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What's All The Buzz About? ...Story 6D Utility Rates Going Up In Bowling Green .. .Story 1B SAlligator Dundees Land A 109"ert! SP:- ..Story 5D The 105th Year, No. 41 4 Sections, Pages 38 Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 46 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 See MAYOR 24A fip 9 s 67 0.00 ^%.J1' 71 A.00 .,6 8. 0. , MSkO' 73 0.00 S ., .,. 76 a.oo t'1a to 09305 4 pe rtod tr yew S3.8 Alf orage B INDEX Classifieds 6B Community Calendar.....3A Courthouse Report........6C Crime Blotter.................7D Hardee Living..............2B Information Roundup....3A Obits 4A School Lunch Menus....4B rL 5. 1 - 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 New Fire Code P - I ' i 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.: %' WAl Filing Periods Opens For ZS Council Slots ..The Herald-Advocate I Hardee County's Hometown Coverage'.* SJAMESR. KELLY - '>7. .Publisher/Editor ;- - CYNTHIA M. KRAHL /. Managing Editor' " JiOAN M. SEAMAN RALPH HARY.,IU N $ports Editor Pro ductionMa pESS A. STALLINGS .' NOEYlE SA GO Hardee Living Editor Ass. ProdnAtionManage S See1ithAve. Phone"i(863). 73;3 i" P. O...Box. 338 F (3 Waiichuia, FL 33873. Fax (863) 63r .Plimhed weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The; Heral-Ad Plisuing o. Inc Penodical Postage paid at U S. Post Office, Wauch Al3 SPSiS78-780g) ostmaistr," send address changes to- The HWraId-Advoca.-OBo '.8Wauvchnla.FL 33873., ' SUBSCRIPTIONS-::. X DEADLINES: *, County.. ' ls-Thursday 5 p.nm 6miionths-$16; "1 yr.-$2M; yr s-$ '' ,-Sporti'-Monday noon Florida : , fareLiving- Monday 5 p.m. 6 month S20; yr. $37: 2 ys- $72.. earalNews- Monday 5p. p Out of.State . S -.uAd-esdlay 0oon 6 months 24; I y.--44: 2 yMrs.$86.L , i *: *. . . -'pbre $raI-AdvQcate welcomes letlerso the editor on matierez nfpl lisiJnmesL Lett0 ,bou1d be brief, and must be writt in good aste, signed and in 'aytimepd bi& releason community ma are welcome. Submssions should be ty 41 e.spaeod and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject .editig .. .. -- .. '" d-- I-- M IJ(, HULA ELKS ICHRISTMAS BENEFIT - odge will hold a Chicken Saturday october 1 -2005 t of W child rn affected by is q4tatewide effort of all Elk uemtihese children receive dTh uc1c e; and disti4bu- one by Elksin the p.. * UjI R0k LODGE 1700 vI T. MAN TRE ST -.. WAUCHULA FL9 22 ' 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 ', 28 is 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." ^ i.' t ;* / 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 S -Continued From 1A 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. ....2 ....... --- -- i I - T - ""~" '' ~ ''Y~ '~ 't" 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 ... - ;%: ] no-w- I September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A 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 HELP WANTED Permanent part-time help. Must be able to type plus be able to do other newspaper related jobs. Must be dependable. Year round employment. Vacation and sick pay after 1 year employment. Apply at: The Herald-Advocate 115 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula. No phone calls. 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. -' 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 $ $ $ $ $ $ 467,677.10 .$ ,409,417.00. 1,285,201.00 142,643.79 866,973.00 $ 8,788,609.48 $ 1,750,434.00 604,426.00 64,910.91 $ 1,852,663.00 $ $ - ',$ 116,328.00 200,000.00 70,087.00 $ ~1~A 9~~1fl80%3 015 AA -5 %^ Ic- lye&I 3 883,987.00 $ $ $ 2,809.00 $ 1,877,094.10 1,285,201.00 789.6,908.4 2,634,421.00 604,426.00 2,117,573.91 72,896.00 ':22c PRIMARY SERVER / MY DOCS / BUDGET / 2006 /2005 2006 budget summary 2005-2006 .. ; a; I II THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS'ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 126 S. 7TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AS A PUBLIC RECORD. M mo I ; $ 1 is.O ,. 104.o I 1 I 5- 182 26625 S 12-049.689.36 386,413.00 1 835,795.00 I 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. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home Oi S0oing 80eoriu 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. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home I 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. FUNERAL HOME, 163 No. Brevard Ave. Arcadia 863-494-7646 Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Funeral Home 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. FUNERAL HOME : 163 No. Brevard Ave. Arcadia 863-494.7646 Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Funeral Home 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 Wauchula 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. FUNERAL HOME, 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 Troy Brant .lur--nqM 'imrniw LirgmULUI 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. The earth's atmosphere is only about 21 percent oxygen. Seventy- sevqi percent is nitrogen. dre d of not - room in our spacious 8:25tfc Plan Now For Flu Vaccine facilities. BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula i 773-9451 9-22c We are pleased to welcome Jacks Clark as a staff member. FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 W7t M3in Street, 773-9773 I I ,.i I4 s e join September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Now! From Sept. 22 through Sept. 26, sign up for a Y membership and we'll waive the $50 Joiners Fee! No Contracts! Nchi~ '-Itq 001) Fitness and Program Schedule TN A7 Ar.TTv'mT'Tsv ('T A o TITCTRDT TfIr' DjAY AN OTJI Yf ~~r.,,h~ lt. Bonny Melanie Juanita Saturday,November 12, 2005 Race'Starts: 8:00 a.m. Pre-register by: November 11th" (~) 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 Nicole Sandy Melanie 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 For more information on any of our programs or memberships please call or stop by! a V Hardee County Family YMCA 610 W., Orange St., Wauchula 773-6445 9:22c Dance AdutdtHipHopl Dance Class Ages 12, Er over Starts: Thursday, Sept. 15 4pm 5pm Free Member $30fmonth non members ~I I 40'rocc, ~\tc", tce~ voi? 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I;t ln.An niRdismnhllnl MOST DPENDAR SALE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am 8pm SATURDAY 9am 6pm SUNDAY 11am 5pm NEW SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30am-5:30pm SATURDAY 8am 6pm Closed SUNDAY SE HABLA ESPANOL GM CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES COME WITH A 108- Point Mechanical/Appearance Inspection A 3-Day/150-Miles Satisfaction Guarantee A GM-Backed Limited Warranty 24-Hour Roadside Assistance e.a 'WE GARANTEE TO BEAT YOUR BEST DEAL BY $5001 Customer must present a local competitor's legitimate advertised price or written buyer's order of identical vehicle. Must be in stock and comparbly equipped. Offer valid date of publication only. Corvettes and Duramaxs Excluded. Not responsible for typographical errors or photo placement errors. Arcadia Chevy, Pontiac, Buick. Oldsmobile is authorized to buy competitor's vehicle at price presented by customer. If unable to do so, competitors will not be deemed a "legitimate offer". Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. New vehicle payments based on a 48 month lease 12k mi/year WAC. All payments include a $3,000 cash or trade equity plus tax, tag and title. Used vehicle payments based on 66 mos. at 5.9% WAC. *' On select units. ee flealer for details ~ __I ___1__ I I 1.. 8A The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 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 Io eidents tn ch some other n We could al: letries some not have," she Hardee Coi ing and pays the lease of Resthaven bo on the board a Thornton, Ca Rev. Jim Will Under theii 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 9:22 I 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 ,' - , 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 com.... ~ ~-..-aw-; ;-i .. -- ..... - f, ,'.'.E p ur Corner of 7th & Main Downtown 767-9004 Wauchula Open Friday Nights 6 P.M. 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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 ,'i Get your drama on TV Not on your bill. Relax. DISH Network Satellite TV from Sprint, about $1 a day. ""': Add America's Top 60 programming package E.' from DISH Network to Sprint local phone service, for about a dollar a day. Free Iirst month of America's Top 60, 120 or 180 programming package. Three free months ";;'' of HBO? 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Spaial Ftpa ncin in lieu i rerato DealeMshilp In responsible ior lylpognphlcal n ors. Plurel os il raion pposeu only "Must hioance mwlh Chirysler .m:i -' fo' u r . r i 'i vr- w r ..-r -* r *v mAv-.-,r97 ON r T n hwy r-n r *. V. 9- T z i r .fm, m W- 7 w. F, n.'-ri r n r cr 1-. 1 Im I 4-. The Herald-Advocate lUSPS 578 7801 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 STADIUM SUPPORT 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 I don't know why it is we are in such a hurry to get up when we fall down. You might think we would lie there and rest for a while. -Max Eastman Frankie's A REDKEN Hair Salon IK Haircuts Highlights Perms 773-5665 116 Carlton St.. Wauchula Hours: ITes. Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 "i,- E.. i ...l.l : ak e i Transportation. 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. NOW ACCEPTING SPECTER INSURANCE C.N. TIMMERMAN, O.D. RONALD 0. SEVIGNY, O.D. Eye Exams Medical and Surgical C.N. TIMMERM Management of Ocular Disorders OPTICAL AN, O.D. DAVID M. LOEWY, M.D. RONALD.O. 410 S. 6th Ave Wauchula (across from Burger King) 773-3322 SEVIGNY, O.D. 0 N oN MEDICARE ANDMS AJ M ALAC 2B The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 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. Plans are being made for an Oct. 15 wedding at 6' o'clock in the evening at the Conch House in St. Augustine. 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Mr. and Mrs. Ismerdy Garcia, Avon Park, a five pound fourteen ounce daughter Jaylein Nicole, born Sept. 18, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Mrs. Garcia is the former Elizabeth A. Dominguez. Maternal grand- parents 'are Armando and Isabel Dominguez.. Paternal grandparents are Felix and Mirella Garcia. . Mr. and Mrs. Todd Crawley, Delray Beach, ah eight pound son Coston James, born Sept. 1, 2005, Boca Community Hospital, Boca Raton. Mrs. Crawley is the former Molly Malloy. Maternal grandpar- ents are Terry and Anita Malloy of Boca Raton. Paternal grandparents are Leonard and Mary Lois Crawley of Fort Green. 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, given his own birthday cake in the shape of "1." Guests came from both near and far to celebrate this special day. 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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 Military N ews I I I 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 - ~c' Columbia High School in Lake City 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- satile and powerful weapons and aircraft available. Action Badge, 'Combat Patch, Expert in Pistol, ARCOM, Drivers Badge, Good Conduct Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation. Don't Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. Fabulous Fifty 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. 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Look who's 40 aoc9 22p September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B 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. GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS Stop by and see why so many neighbors. from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked In the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida YA I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor S^ 11 years running and been a member Of ,a Ford's 300/500 Club for 19 years. Thanks Li .. 'again and stop by soon. S, 80222Ft. Meade T.1 0375-2606 6E.: 11800-226-3326 . 4B The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 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. 9:22c 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 I -- - -- mcvcnuc ::- ...... VI- ......... ........ I ...... ....... -~-~'--- -^ 1.. ,. /,' 9:22c ~CF~ -. :4 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. 9:22c 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... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from. Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students .and. teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact "person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows.., 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 The ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales 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. Unit # 6 Grace Martinez Unit #24 Jamie Thompson Unit #27 Rosemary Martinez Unit #47 Angela Sykes Turner cl9:22-10:6c Hardee Car Co. Pay to the order of (your name could be here) 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 66,000 actual miles 1996 Grand Am V-6, auto., 68,000 miles Classifieds Agrivultu B1L DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p 1999 TOYOTA Solara, 75,000 miles, 5 speed, $6,995. 773-6843. 8:25-9:22p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p '98 FORD RANGER, 4x4, V6, automat- ic, 68,000 original miles, 781-3090 or 781-3091. 9:22c 1991 F150 LARIAT $2,800, rebuilt engine, 6-cylinder, stick. 773-9588. 9:22p 1996 FORD EXPLORER XLT, V8, fully loaded, A/C, runs great, $2700. Cell 954-445-4354. Home 773-5910. 9:22p 1992 CORSICA, cold air, A/C, runs good, $1000, OBO. 773-9973. 9:22p #"Stumpy's" Trading Post 4 RV Supplies Best Soft Serve Ice Cream Coldest Beer 44 .Stop in and check us out! P JLou.sand Jirail Preerve (863) 735-8130 Hwy 17 S., between Wauchula & Zolfo Springs 9:15,22c 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 First Website @ www.myflorida.com or (850) 973-5000, ext 124 Fingerprinting Required EEO/AA/VP Employer For additional information call 863-773-4161 9:22c 1224 200 $500.00 1998 SILVERADO, 4X4, Chevrolet truck. Great condition asking $6,000 OBO. Call 773-4110 for more informa- tion. 9:8-22p 1992 CAMARO, needs clutch, 735- 8020. 9:22p I 1 1 SOFA AND MATCHING over-stuffed chair w/ottoman, excellent condition. Also other household items. (863) 375-4105. 9:22p Help Wante 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- fits. Fax resume to (863) 735-8202. National Pump Company, Zolfo Springs, FL. 9:22-29c HOUSEKEEPER AND YARD MAINTE- NANCE needed, live on estate. Call (863) 634-7552 or (863) 763-5321. 9:22tfc WORK AT HOME. $450 $1500 month, PT; $2000 $4500 FT. www.OurAnswer.com. 8:25-9:22p 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. (863) 773-9058 c9:15,22c A- 421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000. 170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central HI/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000. Large frame home, 3 BR, 1 bath, 4428 Central Ave., Bowling Green. $72,500. 309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500. 50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads. $15,000 per acre. , 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. W lI & Irrigalion system & drain tile. $15,000 per acre. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $120,000. 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. W/MH. .. . AMBER REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertd1@earthlink.net BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! A MUST SEE! 3B/2Bth home with many extras on 5 acres, fenced and cross fenced, large oaks and pond; horse barn with electricity; first class workshop; 4 wells on property. $325,000! NEW LISTING! Country style home on large, corner, lot (3 lots total), 3B/1Bth, new roof, large 12x24 shed, convenient to schools. $97,500 PERFECT HOMESITE! Cleared 5 acres, 4" well. $75,000 *AFFORDABLE PRICE! See this 14x60, 2B/2Bth M/HII on nice lot. $35,000. 5 Acre Tracts Manatee County, Panther Ridge area, oaks and pines, small creek, deed restricted, paved road frontage, excellent horse farms. $375,000. HIGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5 acre tracts excellent building sites. $100,000. 10 Acres of improved pastureland, road frontage. $115,000. NEW LISTING! Commercial corner lot, good location. Call office for information. Native Florida! 40 Acres plus 3B/2B, C/B ranch style home, large oak trees, pond, road frontage, plenty of wildlife, close to town! $320,000. Close To School! Nice frame home, 3B/lBth, well maintained, recently updated, irrigation for plants. $125,000. EXCELLENT BUILDING SITES-CONVENIENT LOCATION! Two 5 acre tracts located just outside of town; one tract has 2" electric well priced to sell at $90,000 per tract; FIVE ACRES in desirable area-perfect for building! $87,500. FIVE ACRES with creek running through to small pond; 8" well with diesel pump. $110,000. EQUAL HOUMT OPPORTUNITY Commercial Lot! Ideal location on Highway 17 North. See Today! Highway 17 South Commercial Building, presently used for two separate businesses; 2810 square feet; face brick, new roof; paved parking. Call for details! $275,000. Park Model D/W M/H on nicely landscaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some furniture included in sale. $85,000. Located at the Hardee/Manatee Line Excellent Opportunity to purchase this 38 acre tract of improved pasture that is fenced, two 4" wells, small pond, shell road frontage; $570,000. Close to Manatee 5.49 acres, cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95,000 Zoned commercial! This lot has great potential; presently has a 2B/lBth home, approx. 1200 square feet. Listed at $75,000. A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 acre tract and 20 acre tract or total tract; plenty of wildlife, convenient location; excellent homesites. Call for information. MOTIVATED SELLER! Frame, 3B/lBth home, hard- wood/tile floors, screened front porch, large shady lot, utility building. $92,500. PRICED TO SELL! Cozy, 2B/lBth, C/B home; screened porch, gas fireplace; convenient to schools and shopping. $88,500. WHAT A STEAL! This house comes complete with most furniture and accessories included; 3B/1.5Bth, CB home, large fenced backyard; located in quiet commu- nity. $96,500. MAKE AN OFFER TODAY! 2B/1.5Bth Mobile Home on secluded 17 acres; abundant wildlife including turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000. SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS .............781-2413 ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING...............781-1698 ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226 ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL......781-6971 REALTOR S 9:22c 1996 Cadillac Deville 77,000 actual miles 2002 Taurus 2002 Neon 1998 Lincoln s 80,000 miles 68,000 miles Towncar We Carry Low Mile Vehicles! We will be closed Thursday so we can buy some cars for you! Wai 505 (across from * 77 1 Jchula All vehicles are Wauchul N. 6th Ave. Bank BuyHere! Pay Here! Corner of Hwy 1 First National Bank) Pa ere. 3-6667 HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 773-2C Hardee County's Best Sales Team! Billy Hill Owner a Hills 7 & Rea Rd. Ruby' Wauchula Team II irIIWhIIIWI I I $W1 I For /W HABLAMOS ESPANOL RNs LPNs FT/PRN 12-Hour Shifts Hardee Correctional Institution, Bowling Green Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a pri- vately owned national provider of con- tracted medical services for correction- al facilities. 'We .ir competitive salaries and benefits, and a truly rewarding environment that promotes the essence of caring. Please apply to: bpurcell@wexfordhealth.com Fax: 888-937-4471 Phone: 800-903-3616 EOE cl9:22c FREE Warranty! Hardee car Co. i',-- 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 1joe LDavis (863) 773-2128 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!. ,11 " 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! I, ' ''4 "'' 11 '. ~ '1"' '~4 VA 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! I 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 Equal Housing Opportunity = . 1"., ;,.r T WE ' ...and do Biily tAyers Tire Technician '. ' ..e Habla Espanoll DO- IT AL we AL W AY it for LESS ! It's no wonder - Hardee County turns to us N" for all their N TIRE AND BRAKE needs! - We d( Semi-Ti Trailer Ti #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! 863-773-0777 863-773-0727 (a L lew and Used ires res! / Donna Eures Secretary 116 REA Rd. Wauchula cross from Wal-Mart) POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning persons. Full or part-time, Duette Country Store. Intersection of SR62 & CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at (941) 776-1097. 7:21 tfc 3BR/1.5 BA HOME on 110'x150' lot in. Zolfo. 735-0757. 9:22p 2 HEREFORD AND 2 BRANGUS bulls, $750 each. (813) 334-9321 leave mes- sage If necessary. 9:22c MALE POODLE can't find owners need a home. 863-781-4344. 9:22nc I am having an out of money experience. Manufactured Homes e we own the factory! .WNW% PRESTIGE PRESTIGE 1-800-232-1644 HOME CENTERS, INC. 1-800-232-164 Nobility Homes Factory Direct ci9:22-10:13p 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 Contact Linda or Shannon at Wauchula State Bank for, details and location of equipment at 863-773-4151. c19:15,22c LOST! $100 Rewarm American Staffordshire Pit Male Dog Color: Tri (black, white & brown) q ,- Lost on S. Hickory St. -7' Zolfo Springs Contact Eddie (863)245-6741 or 773-9547 at Badcock's cl9"22p 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 our Tampa Sales Center frorr $42;900 (including delivery, set-up and A/C) l~illyBob~s 8B The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 The 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. cl9:22c. 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 urn etc. Open: Moh Sat 8:00 5:00 CusTOMER BEWARE! We are licensed and Insured! S eg #MV-40625 cl6:23tfc WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS I FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 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. c9 22 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 9-22c 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 USDA -.Cit n. rural W.. 1 I r cl8:25tfc S 0 S S 'Is:.: 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. tfc-dh 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. tfc-dh 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 cl5l9tfc. 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 Fax 863-773-9090 cl9:22c S Citrus Removal Land Clearing backhoe Work fond Digging Ditch Cleaning Driveways pebble Rock, etc. Shawn Rimes (863) 781-,0412 181Agnet i L 158*17*9761 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. cl9:15,22c cl8:8tfc w GRIM". The IAarn elt Pu, nc We Buy Houses! $Cash$ Call Juan Delatorre at k (863) 773-0016 (863) 781-1128 Marc Anthony, Juan & Aaron cl8:4tfc 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 AMonday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity cl9:15-29c 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 Call B (86; * No Commission Fee ** Quick Closings ays Cash! illy Hill FIRST! 3) 781-1062 -/" .1 A 100ctT *' 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 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V c17:28tfc 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 cl9:22c September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B 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 9-"2c 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 Hardee-NorCredi Buy Here Pay Here No Credit Refused Come in for fIczre Prices are falling! 2002 S Daewoo ) (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! lG(a f i f a a I Jimmy Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green (across from Presto) cl9:22c 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 Carl's Recycling Re-Opened Crs .$300 er100lb LIW vues LaeaI3 in town! Billy Jo c19:22c - ---- ~- I --- LJI A V I UL101 I Free Esti - I - I I I 10B The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 The 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. cl9:22c 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 c14:21tfc Accept M/C a Vige 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. .EzM 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. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc Short Tlme Job Bankruptcy Repo Slow Pay Just meet our easy requlrnemnts and you are conditlonrily APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monthly p nta Complet Rates Not Bu Hers-Pt Her EstabtKhed Credit Modl Car & Trucks. Call now for your croft approve on our 24 hr. toll frm S ou crHOTUNE Inco and You must mom our lanerns credit standards. Income and equity requirements spr. 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. EOE-F/MV c 9:22c "On The Jo RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling ' Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 i-- S? g REMODELED! I"ow RE-OPEN! 'bowling geen .Hwy. 17 Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 c14:21tfc 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 EOE, ADA, License # C14P00530 cl9:22-10:13c 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 9:22c HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT S^ . Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: Oct. 3rd Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com c19:15,22,29c 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. EOE, DWFP cl9:22c * 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. 7:18tfc 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 cl9:16tfc Looking for a job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Consider a position in a State Farm Agent's office. John Reschke CCC-10459251 cl4:21tfc 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 9:15.22c 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 9:1-22c 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 (863) 773-0500 9:22,29c 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. t 7 \ "..i , 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. Make The Grade! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1994 FORD VIN: 1FARP14J3RW284025 8:00 A.M., Oct. 8,2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 9:22c AM-SOUTH REALTY CLAN UP NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 2000 FORD VIN: 1FTYR10C5YTB42217 8:00 A.M., Oct. 7, 2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 9:22c DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer)1 Carol Tomblin AL'S Owner C POOL SERVICE 10 Years Expenence ~ Certified & Insured F IOffice: 863-452-6026 :, "Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 c14:28tfc 0~I Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT, INC. SFill Dirt Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-04 Rock Driveways/Culv 490 cI8:4tfc Sand verts Zolfo Springs Mobile: (941) 456-6507 I m 12B The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 I 0 3 1 p THAT LOW COUNTRY OVERHEAD AND VOLUME PRICING CAN MAKE! 2005 F-150 Regular Cab Automatic, air, 6 cylinder. 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W" 773-4113 MONDAY THROUGH Se HIabla Espanol "The Pricemaker" 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) SALES HOURS: THURSDAY 9:00 TO 7:00 FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 S62 5Ft. Meade N 62 Wal-Mart W E ForfW ris ..- Avor Parik Zolfo Swinas * SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 2003 Ford Escape 4x4 STK# 509007 9:1 " ~DI~E HURRY! -4 \ y .f .', The Herald-Advocate (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 YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name- and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. v .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 X Cattle Field Day! 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. P1ea~.joit1) us, Ronnie Durrance /7 Brand Intake Modifying Tech nologyTM 9:15,22c ---;. lj . ---.. 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, 2C The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 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. YOU Can Appear In... kids corner Hey, kiddl How would you like your work to be printed in the paper? Draw us a picture, write Us a Ipoem make up a story or tell us a joke. If you're.sending us a drawing, use pencils or markers, not crayons. And leav the lined notebook paper for homework, not your artwork. Then print your name and age, your parents names and the town where you live on the back. Get mom or dad to bring it to our office orput ft In the ma-to: kids'komrne'The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box .3p Wauhl ,fL.33873. , 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 CL 0. 0~ UC) 0- *-0 .00 - 0u 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 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society. Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Chariottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C 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- "We've Got Spirit Yes We Do " Stop in & register for a Wildcat T-Shirt or cap! Drawings will be every home game. AEE srGo Cats!. * 1 Ol s on225 E. Oak Street .S ..... 773-3148 .. : ..- FBP SUPPORT OUR WIL)DCATS! 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S Valid thru December 31, 2005 I kQi I P OF $12.999 4C The Ilerald- .Advocate, September 22, 2005 j'^ ^ Spirit Spotlight No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 21 24 25 27 34 42 44 50 51 53 54 57 63 65 66 70 72 74 75 76 77 78 80 81 82 87 88 89 90 99 jcuuifci 'Ti~iuinicIi Itip Hardee Football 2005 Roster Name Terry Redden Jimmy Cimeus Jackson Frenot Marc Hodges Jackson Mosely Briant Shumard Lisnell Youyoute Will Krause Johnny Ray Harris Weston Palmer 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. 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Wildcats! / 17 L Chevrolet ~ ii Bi I Isci CHEVROLET "Most Dependable Longest-Lasting Trucks cisthe Trucd" .- j .'* **s '- *'*** ** ", "** *': * n. the" nns o a d . SERVING FLORIDA'S HEARTLAND IDop InVARITY I Bartow Yellow Jacket 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 Pos. 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TE/,DE DL Ht. 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' 5'7 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 Wt. 165 165 175 225 165 165 215 165 170 175 170 165, 175 180 165 180 180 200 165 160 160 180 220 175 175 165 150 190 220 210 240 240 242 240 240 220 260 230 300 233 225 185 280 k; Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Sept. 02 Sept. 09 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 07 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 04 Lake Region Cape Coral Mariner Fort Meade Port Charlotte St. Pete Catholic Bartow Sebring # Open Avon Park # Haines City * Desoto # Colonial (Orlando)** 35-0 23-0 27-10 34-14 34-10 HOME Away Away HOME HOME HOME VARSITY GAMES START AT 7:30 PM. # District Game Homecoming ** Senior Night ^^~i~fijFTHBTt^^lwiB~iiii6i *Ki. i^iHqi mlaur^ s^ i~iei m .fi.i.Hi Just name the score of Friday night's Wildcat Football game and you could win 2 tickets to an upcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game! CONTEST RULES * Contest closed to all Herald-Advocate employees and families. * In the event of a tie, the winner will be picked by a random drawing. * If no one picks the exact score, the closest score wins. * Official entries only. NO PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED! Winners will be picked Monday morning, notified by phone Monday'afternoon and announced in next week's paper. FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND CLIP OUT! - .1 ,~.. I" September 23 Jersey # 1 S 2 S 3 4 6 7 S 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 27' 24 * 28 30 40 42 44 50 52 53 54 55 .57. 64 65 66 69 70 75 80 82 88 99 Grade 10 12 .11 10 10 12 12 11 12 12 11 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 9 11 12 12 10 11 12 11 12 11 10 1i1 9 12 12 11 12 I HYOUK5C^HKe Hardee Bartow S Name Address ,.;*". Away Away HOME Away JUNIOR VARSITY GAMES START AT 7 PM. HeadCo.h:RodSmi A ssistntCoacesTddBos.*in,*Dan DukeandBarry.White P01% Day Phone # DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Friday, Sept. 23 5p.m. Fill out entry form and return it to: The Herald-Advocate 115 S. Seventh Ave.. Wauchula FBP September 16, 2005 Bucs Ticket Winner Junior Ray Griffin Wauchula I HARDEE COUNTY'S TWO WINNING TEAMS! THE HARDEE HIGH WILDCATS The Crown Ford Sales, Service & Parts Team FOR EVERY TOUCHDOWN SCORED BY OUR WILDCATS THIS SEASON, CROWNFORD WILL DONATE $50 TO THE HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FUND! LOWEST FORD PRICES ANYWHERE, GUARAIJTEEDI HARDEE COUNTY'S NICEST AND FRESHEST SUPPLY OF PRE-OWNED CARS AND TRUCKS CROWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP'S COAST TO COAST FINANCIAL NETWORK CAN GET YOU FINANCED I. WHEN OTHER DEALERS CAN'T NO CREDIT APPLICATION REFUSED Mike Mathis General Manager Jim Miller General Sales Manager Dave Hall .Omar Medina Russell Smith Angle Garza Tommy Jackson Sales Consultant *Bfjjry a fj * FREE WASH AND VACWITH ANY SERVICE WORK PERFORMED * HARDEE COUNTY'S MOST ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC REPAIR SERVICE EQUIPMENT *NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR OIL CHANGES ,, *\ ( ** * e Pipino Ie Manager ,K ..-.. I ,Ann.Flynn ...-i' Service Advisor Rodney Johnson & Steve Luke Mike Lanero, Doug Moon, Chuck Taylor, Ken Stout & Chris Gibson Certified Parts Professionals Ford Factory Trained Technicians Chrissle Wenderle, Sonia Rodriguez, Jack Hirschauer, Cathy Ville S1, S O H1031 US 17 N.0, Wauchula (10 block south of :Wa-MaRt), .: , SALES HOURS:MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9:00 TO 7:00 FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 Aug. 25 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 27 Port Charlotte Avon Park DeSoto Lake Placid Osceola (Kissimmee) Frostproof Sebring F'I I I,i .' _ " '(i: J o Crw odService Lyndia Quintana Business Manager gas FBP li--- I .L i. R .. . 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 S .. Language Development Social Development S /L, ,i Mathematical and Musical Skills For Ages 1 7 1 Body Movement and Co-ordination Reasoning Skills and Memory Building V All Done To and Through Music! V Taught Locally! V Great Investment in your Child's Future! Call for Free Appointment! 767-TUNE :8tfc 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 9:8M29c Cour-thouse ReportD Harold Jr. and Kimberly B. Patterson to Jose M. Gonzalez, $82,500. . SColon RESTIVE G R AGGRESSIVE JV Football Drops Road Game 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 9:22,29c 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 Call in DAILY for a short Bible message. 9:22c L_ 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 E along centerline of Creek 522.36' to pt on E sec line S 00deg25min21sec W 1500' MOL to SE corn of Sec N 89deg42min59sec W 2647.86' N 89deg42min41sec W 2647.84' to POB '* 10. T34S. R24E 1134240000000600000 43.2MOL ac Beg SW corn of Sec run N along W Sec line 1382.84' MOL to centerline of Troublesome Creek S 79deg26min46sec along centerline of Creek 548.57' S 61deg13mln07sec E along centerline of Creek 740.24' S 52deg37min02sec E along centerline of Creek 546.12' S 01 deg02min43sec W 621.14' to S line of Sec N 88deg55mlnl4sec W 1642.41' MOL along S line of Sec to POB 811., T34S,. R24E 1434240000000200000 62.95MOLac N1/2 of NW114 & W12 of SE1/4 of NWi/4 N ofVandolah Rd LESS E 1045.84' MOL thereof lying N of Creek in W1/2 of SE1/4 of NW11/4 S14. T34S., R24E 1534240000000200000 178.97 MOL ac N1i4 & SW114 of NW1l4 LESS S 40' thereof & LESS Corn NW corn of Sec S 89deg42min41sec E 73.91'S 00deg43min30sec W 169.95'to POB S O0deg43min30sec W935' S 89deg38mln32sec E 830 ft N 00deg43min30sec E 880'N 89deg38min32sec W 682' N 00deg43mln30sec E 55' N 89deg38mln32sec W 148' to POB & LESS Corn NW corn of Sec S 89deg42min41sec E 923.92' S 00deg43min30sec W 2010.98'to POB S 00deg43min30sec W 605' S 89deg38min32sec E 390' N 00deg43min30sec E 550' N 89deg38mln32sec W 102' N 00deg43min30sec E 55' N 89deg38min32sec W 288' to POB S15. T34S. R24E 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. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. The 20. Oakland at Philidelphia--T- A good one in Philly. Eagles 34 Raiders ,s .. . best place to sleek God is in there. a garden. You can dig for him garden. You can dig for him -George Bernard Shaw 7* N T R O D U C N G THE ICE RuaauuCAiuu APY .11~1 (/Ncommunity credit union www.midflorida.com Stop by today! Or call 773-FREE Hablamos Espafiol 'At Lie e.'d lof 36 mrnc"it"s l:.u will ",.30I~et avsto ptF hap% 'ioe Oul',!.. 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Florida Ave. / South Lakeland 6040 S. Florida Ave. North Lakeland o1090 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. / Auburndale 2146 U.S. Hwy. 92 W. / North Winter Haven 2075 8th St. N.W. / South Winter Haven 5540 Cypress Gardens Blvd. / Haines City 1oo6 Old Polk City Rd. , Bartow 105 E. Van Fleet Dr. / Lake Wales 237 S.R. 60 W. / North Sebring 61o5 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring 3863 U.S. 27 S.-/ Okeechobee 2105 South Parrott Ave. / Arcadia 1415 E. Oak Street (Hwy. 70) / Poinciana 9 iTowne Center Dr. f / M7 @I ~CUAL Weli, Football Fans, it appears the state teams have passed crucial eairl\ 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 Miami 20. 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 Pennington's backup at Marshall before both' became NFL starting QB's. The student gets the master in this one. Jax 24 NY Jets 21. 19. New England at Pittsburgh The Steelers get tip for the World Champs. The day's best game could be here. Pittsburgh 30 New England 28. ,, fff~~ 8C The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 SHORT LESSON who can join our credit union. YOU (How's that for short?) 8 It's that simple. If you live in Hardee County, you're eligible for membership at Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. Plus, anyone who works, worships or attends school here can join. & Which means lots of people in Hardee County are taking advantage of lower rates on loans, higher earnings on deposits and no-fee services like free checking. If you'd like to be one of them, give us a call at 800-999-5887 or visit joinsuncoast.org. Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union WHERE SMART PEOPLE KEEP THEIR MONEY. www.joinsuncoast.org *Unexpired government photo ID is required. Additional documentation may be necessary. 9:1-11:10c *g ~ L~.~ A O N r The Herald-Advocate (USPS 578-780) 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. 915N. 6th Ave. Pet Care 773-6783 Wauchula Center 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. See CATS 3D Cheerleaders proclaim "Cats Are Dynamite," even before they beat the Barons. r3XErNJEIFL f Evangelist Rapley Armstrong Tampa, FL Sunday 25th - Sunday 25th - Monday 26th - Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th - 11:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. ,a a Music David Radford Wauchula, FL Hardee High Choral Director 9:15,22c Special Preaching. Each Service Special Music Each Service Everyone is Welcome 505 S. 10th Avenue, Wauchula 773-4368 3P.ZkS%-3E-3EX40l 3E:k I 4G;r AFL XTXXTjAL qp SSX3a 2D The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 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. 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FL 33873 Arcadia, FL 34266 863-773-4141 863-491-4100 Psalexander@biglakenationalbank.com Visit us on the Web at: ww\v biglakenationalbank.com 8:1 8tfc It's another five-yard gain for Wildcat back Chris Rick (14). f ORT GREET. N APTIST CfHURCH9f 2875 Baptist Church Road Bowing Green, Florida 33834 (863) 773-9013 Would like to invite you to our Revival . September 25-30, 2005 Services Times Sunday lam & 6 pm Ron Coram Monday-Friday 7 pm Evangelist 9:15,22c - September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3D 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. I Fri & at 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 PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be-submitted.' Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. 'Each of us eats about one thou- many of these meals as we can sand meals a year. It is my belief truly memorable. that we should try and make as -Robert Carrier Family Practice of Fort Meade Dick Kennedy, PA Sunaina Khurana, MD Donald Geldart, MD Primary care for the entire family, including physical and preventive care Most major forms of insurance accepted Now accepting new patients 863-285-2322 13 W. Broadway Fort Meade, FL 33841 Orem "ii lull 9 22-10,6c Photographer Hours: 10am-lpm Photographer will be available these days onlV: Thursday, September ZZ through Monday, September 26 WAUCHULA (Hwy 17 Nor1h) . I z. 1 G , *. p dll 9 22c , 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. Sink The Winner! SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON 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 - 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 8:18tfc State Certified License #CBC058444 r ------------------------------------1 I Scholarship Application Form I IStudent Name: Student Social Security Number: ITelephone Number: IName of Post Secondary Institution: iComplete Address of Institution's Business or Financial Aid Office: 'Telephone Number of Financial Aid Office: iReturn by mail to: I Greg Dick, contact person I Hardee Education Foundation, Inc. I P.O. Box 1678 Wauchula, FL 33873 |or return in person to the Hardee County School Board Office I All application must be received on or before September 30,2005 L --------------------------------- All requests will be processed after September 30, 2005. Funds will be disbursed only after all eligibility is verified. Those students already submitting completed applications are: 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, Amanda Redding, Sierra Redding, William Reyes, Adriana Rana Sroin 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 Youyoute, Anel Zuniga, Stephanie 9:22c j 0 EG. Koch Consntrction 3504 Office Park Road-P. O. Box 1965 Sebring, FL 33871-Phone:(863) 385-8649 Commercial & Residential Construction Let our highly qualified staff develop your commercial property, build your dream home, or do your remodeling. ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN ROOFING New and repairs ALUMINUM * Screen and glass enclosures carports patios siding soffit -fascia SEAMLESS GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS "For all of your Aluminum, Steel, and Conventional construction needs" Reopened and Ready to see our patients in our new clinic! CENTRAL FLORIDA HEART & VASCULAR E New elehon Nuber To 6-7710 F:86-77-30 Nuller, IVIILLtilt:l Aevild, OVIX&V -1--, -..- ow- 6D The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005 ,-' -,'-'.' .=. 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. i ' [ 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. N~nime:.IJqstirEbgendle, Spiker.-,- tiiA-ddress9: 3863aBrkle~y Char6-.-,V~~lgidofproba"- stor .ojgnl,b p'btargeiphps--. ~V 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. i " 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. Arcadia Podiatry S Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel S & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: S Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain SBunions *Hammer Toes -X-ray On Site 414 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N Board Certified in Foot Surgery . Medicare Assignment Accepted SFountain Plaza 4-3478 585774 443 9:22c 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 - 408 cWas '71lai sv8ee, iWaauAda S>Lessons, Instruments, Accessories, Kindermusic, & Piarno Tuning Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments (863) POP TUNE 6:30tfc 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- 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.) 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 |