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New Hurricane $$$ For Housing Repairs .Story 2A 'Kwinch' In Concert Wednesday Night ..Story 4A Don't Miss The BIG Game Friday ..Story 1B The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 1 105th Year, .No. 44 3 Sections, Pages 32 46 I plus 40 sales tax Thursday, October 13, 2005 Deboy Gets 7 Years In Escape By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate One of three recent escapees .from the Hardee County Jail has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for that crime. Anthony Layne Deboy, 22,' of Naples, escaped from the facility along with Ronald Dale Smith on Febl. 28. The two men upturned a picnic table in the recreation yard and used it to climb onto a storage shed roof. From there, they reached the jail roof and' jumped to free- dom. Orange Estimate Released 190 Million Boxes By JIM KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday estimat- ed the 2005-06 Florida orange crop at 190 million boxes and the grape- fruit crop at 24 million boxes. About 80 local citrus growers and buyers attended a breakfast i Wednesday morning at the Joe L. Davis barn east of Wauchula. The breakfast was hosted by Joe L. .Davis Inc. and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association and was served by the Green Acres 4-H Club. For the 2004-05 citrus season Florida had 149.6 million boxes of oranges and 12.8 million boxes of grapefruit. The crops were down mostly due to hurricanes and to a smaller extent from diseases such as canker and tristeza. For the 2003-04 season Florida produced 242 million boxes of orarges and 40.9 million boxes of grapefruit. The current prices for oranges to the grower is $1 a pound solids for early and mid-season fruit and $1.10 and $1.15 a pound solids for valencias, said citrus growers Kenny Sanders and Steve Johnson. Johnson said he expects pick and haul costs to rise 15 to 20 cents a box due to higher diesel fuel prices. He said a loaded semi-truck and .trailer of oranges gets 4 to 7 miles .per gallon of fuel. The crop estimate, which is sub- ject to several revisions as the sea- -son progresses, is for Florida to ,have 93 million boxes of earlies 'and mids, which include 5 million "boxes of navels, and 97 million boxes of valencias. Last season .Florida produced 79.1 million SSee CITRUS 3A Smith, 31, of Avon Park, was captured in Georgia eight days later, but not before a woman driver was killed as Carroll County sher- iff's deputies pursued Smith in ,a high-speed chase into a neighbor- ing county. Smith remains in Georgia on charges there. Deboy eluded capture for one, month. He was arrested in Toledo, Ohio, on March 28. He,. too, led authorities on a chase before crash- ing into a pole and ending his flight. He was brought back to face charges here. A third man broke out of the jail on April 4. Gary Dale Lamb,-48, of Zolfo Springs, remained free the longest. He was finally'taken into custody Aug. 25 in Mitchell, S.D. Deboy is the first to be sentenced for the crime of escape. Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyei accepted a plea agreement worked out between the prosecution, and the defense. Tuesday ifi Hardee Circuit Court, Doyel imposed a- seven-year prison term for the escape and five years for each of 10 counts of probation violations for such offenses as burglary, theft, forgery and possession of a con- trolled substance. Doyel ordered all sentences to be served concurrently to each other, but consecutive to a sentence Deboy is to serve for a 2004 rob- bery in Highlands County. He asked Deboy if he understood the sentence. "As long as I'm doing just the seven years," Deboy responded. In addition to the prison time, STUDY BUDDIES COURTESY PHOTO' Learning is easier and more fun when shared with a friend. Here, Joey Smith (left) and Cole Terrell concentrate on a reading lab lesson at Wauchula Elementary School. The boys are kindergarteners In Missy Carlton's class. Joey is the son of Jennifer Wyatt. Cole is the child of'Barry and Kerry Terrell. Doyel assessed a $100 fine and $325 in court costs. "Your probation is revoked because I revoked it," Doyel told Deboy at the conclusion of the sen- tencing. "Once you do your prison time, you're finished with this case, and I don't ever want to see you again," the judge added. "You don't have to worry about that," Deboy responded. Beside three escapees, the break- outs also led to five more people being charged, four for allegedly helping Deboy and Smith and one for reportedly assisting-Lamb. Now facing charges along with the escapees are Tammy Jo Friel, 36; Kathy Ray. Friel, 19; Jessie Vasquez Martinez, 30; Sharon J. Crawford, 41; and Betty Jo Wilson, 35. Nextel Plans To Improve Service By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Could Nextel improve its local service? A company representative thinks so. The issue came up at the end of Monday; evening's Wauchula City Commission meeting when City Manager Rick Giroux gave an update on a pending contract with, Nextel to use space on the city's water tower to put receiving equip- ment. David Potter, a subcontractor for Nextel in locating sites to build or use existing. towers,, explained that communications require towers about two miles apart in overlap- ping circles so people do not lose contact on their cell phones. That brought a combined snicker from commissioners and the audi- ence because of the poor Nextel reception in the entire area. Potter - promised to alert Nextel to this concern. The contract, which would pro- vide the city $24,000 rental income for 'the first year anxd three percent increases annually, was questioned because of its length, 20 years, and inability of the city to "opt out." Giroux said the revenue, for. See NEXTEL 2A 'The Story Of Jesus' Returns! Gala Dinner Sunday For All Participants By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Get ready to participate in "The Story of Jesus." After a hurricane hiatus, the three-hour drama will return in the spring. A fall banquet on Sunday will express appreciation for all those who have helped in the past and begin planning for the March-April five-weekend performance of the well-known Passion play. Mike Graham, the play's author and producer, said Power and Life Productions is hosting the dinner .from 5 to 7 p.m. for everyone who has participated and for those who want to be included in the upcom- ing production. That includes not only the cast and stage crew, but those who have .,hlled, with child care, make-up,' speciala effects, ticket sales, park- .ing, security, animal caregivers, ushers, greeters, signers for the deaf and concession workers. The gala dinner will be held at Hardee County Agri-civic Center at the intersection of Altman and Stenstrom roads' west of Wauchula. The play will' be presented March 24-25, March 31-April 1, and April 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22. All 10 performances will include at least one person on stage as part of / the crowd scene who will sign for the deaf. "We. are expecting the best turnout in years. There has been a lot of interest. I expect a full cast.. There were 200 at the spring ban- quet, even though we didn't do the play last year.' The cast comes from 25 churches in nine or 10 towns. We are just building pockets of. people who are supportive. Anyone from any local church is welcome, too," said Graham. Cast members may include any- one from any walk of life. No. spe- cial trairiing is needed, but a will- ingness to attend practices and par- ticipate in crowd scenes, be a Roman soldier, or one of many other roles is important for both the children and adults needed for a variety of scenes in the life of Jesus. Attention to detail and authentic- ity hag made viewing "The Story of Jesus," a must on everyone's cal- endar of events each spring for 16 years. The three-hour drama recreates the life of Christ Jesus from His birth to resurrection, with a cast of about 250 and about 200 animals, including horses, camels, sheep, goats, cattle, dogs, donkeys, chick- ens,-pigeons and doves. The huge set moved piece by piece into the Cattlemen's Arena'is 300-feet long, taking eight semi- See RETURNS 2A PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Preparation for the three-hour drama'starts long before per- formance, with each of 250 cast members, children and adults, stopping by make-up. 'DeDoy 46 plus 4 sales tax 105th Year,.No. 44 3 Sections, Pages 32 I d I "- .' 'V-. 2A The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Kelly's Column By Jim Don Evors, owner of Mr. E's Auto Sales, figured out a way to save gas for errands around town. He bought an $1,800 scooter that he says gets about 100 miles a gal- lon. Don recently filled up his burgundy scooter at the Hess station in' : Wauchula for $2.29. The'October 2005 AARP Bulletin said Americans over 50 are coping with high gas prices as follow s, based on a September 2005 AARP survey S 0of 58 adults picked nationall: 62 percent limit daily driving, 39 percent reduce visits with family and friends. 41 percent reduce other spending, 47 percent limit travel or actionsn. 28 percent increase walking. and 40 per- cent reduce savings. AARP expects gas prices to fall from over $3 a gallon to $2.58 a gal- Ion by the end of the Near "'if there are no further disruptions in supply, : according to the federal Energy Information Administration." Hardee County Commissioners earlier this year approved a five cents a gallon local option tax on gasoline that w ill take effect Jan. 1, 2006. It will generate around a half million dollars annually to use for road improve-, *;- ments. If gasoline prices continue to stay fairly high, more Americans in future years will be buying more fuel efficient vehicles. Auto and truck manufacturers will pay more attention to producing vehicles that get better mileage. ". Bicycles and scooters will become more popular. Walking will be in %ogue. There will be more car-pooling. There will be better planning and few unnecessary trips. I do not think there will be a return to using horses and horse- and ox- drawn carriages and wagons like in colonial America. Canker has been a big problem in the Florida citrus industry recently, however the USDA last week announced that $200 million in federal aid willl'elp compensate growers who hale lost trees to canker. About 80,000 acres-of Florida citrus groves representing about 7 mril- lipn trees have or will be removed in the fight against canker. .Inlaie August unpaid compensation to growers was about $450 million for 337 claims covering about 60,000 acres, wrote Kevin Bouffard in the fall 2005 Citrus Industry magazine. He said the USDA has compensated growers an average of $7,600 an acre. , Before last fall's hurricanes in Florida, about 16.000 acres of groves had been destroyed because of canker. About 85 new cases of canker in commercial groves were found in Florida this summer. Over $130 million has been spent'of the canker program and reimbursement in recent years. The hurricanes has resulted in about 65.000 acres of groves containing canker. If one tree is found with canker, trees within a 1,900-foot radius S have to be removed and burned. New citrus trees cannot be replanted for two years. , Florida has an estimated 750,000 acres of citrus left. said citrus grow- er John Barben of Avon Park in a Lakeland Ledgers news report Oct. 7. Bill Castle wrote in the latest Citrus Industry magazine that some peo- pie feel the Florida citrus industry may shrink to about 500,000 acres in the fultre. Time will tell. Citrus remains one of he healthiest fruits in the world. Recent research has shown that grapefruit can reduce stomach acid secretions and shrink ulcers, orange juice can help prevent skin wrinkles, orange juice grows healthier children, citrus can fight certain cancers such as breast and colon cancer, orange juice can help reduce inflammation from arthritis, orange juiie helps people with sever asthma, and citrus can help present getting *. Alzheimer's disease. There are a few things orange juice cannot do, however, such as fix your divorce, get you out of bankruptcy, make your car get better mileage and find your loAt dog. Things .are looking better next year for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays under new managing owner Stuart Sternberg. He announced last week all phases, of the team's operation are under review except the location' (Tropicana D.me In St. Pe.te). He announced there will be -free parking. This will save $10 per vehicle. . He"said fhe payroll' will be increased but did not give a figure. The Rays .payroll this season was the lowest in Major League Baseball at about ; $29'million. , S .'iOne fan has suggested changing the team's name to the St. Petersburg Pelicans. The-pelican is an interesting bird that dives into the water with a wide open beak and catches fish to eat. Some fans do not like the nickname of the Devil Rays because of the word Devil. " The Rays this past season drew the fewest fans in the majors. Sternberg said' the team will also reach out to a 150-mile radius for fans. This will include Hardee County. Wauchula is a 75-minute drive from the Tropicana SDome. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is up for re-election in 2006. One of the democrat's niain opponents is U.S. Rep. Kathryn Harris, a Republican. Nelson. in a recent talk in Tallahassee.said that America can free itself of foreign oil in 10 years if it focuses on alternative fuel like ethanol. Nelson said public opinion in the U.S. is turning against the I Relublicah Party because of GOP intervention in the Terri Schiavo case, the skyrocketing federal budget deficits,' the war in Iraq, failing to work with oil companies to rein in rising gas prices, and the initial federal response whenJurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans and Mississippi. Florida Republican Party Chairperson Carole Jean Jordan said the GOP is as strong as ever in Florida and that Nelson was criticizing the GOP, agefida and failed to offer an agenda of hig own. Nelson said the.U.S. now relies on 60 percent of its oil from foreign $$$ Available For Housing Needs ~~ ~ Publihe/Edto- I ~ ~~NTH1AM.RAHL mitrtg Editot UN ?fg Edt-~.As.Production'Manage NOEY-D.'S-, F h Fax: (863).7733OS AI fi dy~at .Wnhl.Fbdb' h l.Avd POS&M tS. ost eaiarSPoufi, chnItL3S i'endaddres mngesto:.711e Horad-Advocati ' ~At ~ 'r~s,, ~Lt. 6 moni6 $16;. 1yr:-$. ts.- 54.. Ft~4e Lvia- Mnda S4.1~9 -Florida. 6"t~ Ne "-Mauday -out or state' ~ 'p~~y ~6 months:- $2.4, It-S44-2 r.$86 teald-A~dvdcate welcoma-esttferst~o the editor on 13tters of pubki inrerest.1pettir iduhdbebrl6LaI~dnMUSt written. m..9od Wtariesigned and include -a m~l t_ xlaasoii qownwnity~ma ner'sare welcome. SubMisonls shout etpd J-aPacd uand aibr"hre-mzeabovedalne.A tesaesubject-to editing By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Anyone who still needs help with repairs or replacement of hurri- cane-damaged homes can get that help locally. With the push to get residents out of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tem- porary trailers, or get their homes up to code enforcement standards, this is the time to take advantage of such assistance. Through various grant programs, there is assistance for rehapilita- NEXTEL Continued From 1A unused space, would actually pro- vide enough income to pay the city's cell phone bill. "It's a stan- dard contract," he said. Commissioners Jerry Conerly and Ken Lambert led the opposi- tion. Both said 20 yearswas too long for a contract ' Giroux said while he normally does not advocate more than a three-year contract, this one is for space not used and "generates money from an used source. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. What else do we use the tower for?" he asked. Finance Director James Braddock said the contract would amount to $6.88,000 in 20 years as it increased three percent per year., Nextel contracts are usually for 25 or 30 years, said Potter. It is non- exclusive, meaning other phone companies could also place their equipment on the tower. For Nextel, it is less expensive than locating a .site for a tower, going through lengthy permit processes arid building a tower. "There's a difference between ground space and tower space," responded Conerly. "That's the reason the contract is so generous," replied Potter. "If Nextel had a tower here, there would be better service," he said. "This location would offer excel- lent service to the area." "Nextel has shown disrespect for providing service to the rural areas. The lack of proper service has lost business here. I'm not sure I want to tie this up for future genera- tions," said Lambert. Conerly advocated a 10-year contract with one-year notice of termination or renegotiation. If the city did not give such notice the contract would automatically renew for another 10 years. Potter said just getting this con- tract completed has taken nine or 10 months and it would take much Longer to have permit a project. Lambert offered a "reasonable" cap on percent increases on the contract, no more than five percent. "We could tie it to several factors,. the cost of living index, market conditions, whatever," he said. After more discussion, Commissioner Troy Brant made a motion to accept the 20-year con- tract with the possibility to opt out after 10 years on a two-year notice or allow automatic renewal. That motion was approved unanimously. - Potter said he would take the pro- posed contract change back to the company for its consideration. trical wiring, poor foundations, weak floors or heating. Home replacement is for those destroyed by last year's hurricanes. Help with down payment and closing costs is available for first- time buyers, those who have not owned a home in Hardee County within the past three years. Rental assistance will cover the first and last months' rent, and util- ity and security deposits to enable a person or family to get moved into adequate housing. Dear Editor, Just when you think you did about everything right about your pet you find out just how- wrong I' was. I took my Yorkie to see her vet- erinarian because she was losing hair, and I was very concerned. Dr. Ross Hendry put Chyna on medicines and a shampoo of aloe and oatmeal. My pet had what he called hot spots.' He said she would be fine and look good, was clean and no bugs. Then he checked the ears way down and told me how dirty. I truly felt as small as a grain of salt only because I thought I cleaned them good but not way, way down. Staff worker Jackie showed me how to use some ear cleansing in the ears and when Chyna shook her head and that stuff came flying out I was amazed. I have written about dogs a lot and really miss going out to find the ones that need help. Things that are important are collars too tight, no shelter from heat or cold, having their eyes checked at least once year. Don't ever put a Q-tip in your pet's ear. Something could rupture. Please let your veterinarian show you and prescribe something." Dogs and cats should have a physical checkup just like you do for yourself. I trust my dog's vet no matter the RETURNS Continued From 1A trailers to carry. The background is filled with dirt and landscaped with 'live plants and trees. There are more than 200 props and 1,500 cos- tumes handmade by local volun-, teers. To be a part of this undertaking takes dedication and commitment. If you have been or want to be included, take in the dinner on Sunday evening as a first step. sources and noted that South Africa is using coal and Brazil is using ethanol made form sugar cane as energy sources. On Sept. 7, 2004, Doyle Harvill of Tampa made this assessment of his 300 acres of orange groves in southeastern Hardee County in the Mineral Branch area along State Rd. 66. This was a few weeks after Hurricane Charley and days after Hurricane Frances. Hurricane Jeanne was yet to come. Harvill, retired publisher of the Tampa Tribune, said he lost 4,800 big trees, the equivalent of 34.2 acres based on 140 trees per acre. "Some of the young trees will die from flooding," he said. Harvill said it costs $8.50 to $10 to replant a tree, based on the $4 to $4.50 to buy it, $2.50 to $3 to plant it, plus a wrapper, fertilizer and herbicide. "A tree will produce well in its fifth year." Harvill said Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, his orange crop this past season was 30 percent of normal and the upcoming crop may be 60 percent of nor- mal. His tree loss is up to 6,000 or 7,000. As a young man Harvill noticed many large grove owners had a big house to match, with the owner sitting on the front porch in a rocking chair. Following a successful major newspaper career, he has achieved a goal of being a grove owner. I am not convinced Doyle Harvill realized some of he challenges that lay ahead, such as low fruit prices, tristeza, hurricanes, flooding, and the latest threat citrus greening that has been discovered in- Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. .' The Hardee Wildcat football team this week is ranked No. 4 in the'state in 3-A. The Top 10 teams in the Florida Sports Writers Association are Belle Glade Glades Central, St. Augustine, Lakeland Kathleen, Hardee, Immokalee, Sarasota Booker, Tampa Jesuit, Jacksonville Raines, Miami Monsignor Pace, and Cocoa. This Friday at 7:30 the Wildcats play at Avon Park against the once- defeated Red Devils in an important district game. . Red Devil head coach Tom Cousins is a former Hardee High assistant football coach. Both teams want to make the state playoffs, and Hardee is carrying a 38-game regular season win streak. Hardee, a well-balance team that survived upset bids the past two game by Bartow and Sebring, had the week off last week. Sebring led Hardee midway the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats made the plays with the game on the line. A major contributor was Chris Rich who ripped a long run to give Hardee good field position. A couple of fine throws by Weston Palmer and catches by Terry Redden and Rich sealed the win, along with good blocking, strong defense and point after kicks by Pablo Anselmo. It seems like different players come through each week. ,r The comeback win I don't think would have occurred without a large, Hardee crowd and its loud leader, George Wilson, who scolded the team at times and offered encouragement when needed. outcome of what I hear. I thank you, Dr. Hendry and staff. You are always there for my help. You have a lot of compassion, not only for the pets but for the. owners as well. God bless. Millie Freeman Wauchula tSports Sense & Nonsense By Joan Seaman The second season begins for the Hardee Wildcat football team on Friday night. After a 6-0 start and a bye week, the Cats head down the home stretch. The district matchup at Avon Park this -week could have ramifica- tions for the balance of the season, and the Chts' unbeaten streak. Although the team is 38-0 under head coach Derren Bryan, dating back to the final ., two games of the 2001 season, this year's players are mostly new to that" experience., The,next varsity game on tap is Homecoming, Oct. 21. The theme is "There's No Place Like Home." If you want to enter a float, antique car, clubs, government and school officials or marching band, contact Teresa White, at Hardee Senior High School, 830 Altman Road or call 773-3181. Entry fee is $20. Although the parade is set for 2:30 p.m., it will be changed ' to Saturday at the same time in case of rain on Friday afternoon. The JV Cats are back in the winning business, now at 3-2 after beating' Frostproof 21-6 last week. The game tonight at 7 is home against St. Pete" Catholic's junior varsity, a game scheduled when the varsity visited there a" few weeks ago. , Junior High football is having difficulty just getting a game in. The' opener against Frostproof was called in the first half because of lightning. ' Last week's game at Sebring was cancelled because of thunderstorms there. This week's game was also in Sebring, at Hill-Gustat. Next week's game is' at Lake Placid. The junior Cats come home Oct. 25 to greet DeSoto. There will be BBQ chicken dinners available for $6 before the game. Both swimming and volleyball are in district competition next week. ' This week, both the boys and girls golf squads were in district play. Cross Country districts are the week of Oct. 24. HJHS softball also is winding down, its final game today (Thursday) at 4:30 on the home softball field at the Recreation Complex field just north of the high school. Come on out and root for the girls in their final game ofl. the season. ,Not to fret. Winter sports practice, has begun. Girls soccer started this` week. Boys soccer starts next week. Girls basketball will begin practice on, Oct. 24 and boys basketball on Oct. 31. A starting date for girls weightlift-"- ing has not been announced. Men's community' softball league nlav is on Mondays and Thursdays at' the Recreation Complex fields at 6:45 and 8.:15 p.m. Spectators, fans of all' ages, are welcome to come cheer.their favorite team. At the end of last: week, only Mid-Florida Federal Credit Union had not lost a game." Competition is keen, with several nail-biters each week. Don't be surprised, but Hardee County Youth Sports is having sign-ups;, for Tee-Ball, Mini-Minors and Minors, respectively ages 5-6,7-8 and 9-10.;; Parents should accompany their youngsters for registration which starts Friday Oct. 14 and continues through Saturday, Oct. 15. Weekdays, it is 5- 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $45. Checks should be made out to Hardee County Youth Sports Inc. Children must be five by April 30, 2006 and not 11 before May 1, 2006 in order to play in these three youngest divisions, which will start play irxt January. A birth certificate must be provided as proof of age. 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: Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales.- tion, replacement, first-time owner"- ship or rental assistance for people needing those services. . While assistance is subject to the availability of funds, Janet Gilliard, director of human resources and the Community Development Office encourages people to apply now as funds are continuing to be received. Stop by the office atU Rbom 201,Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, or call.773- 6349. Income eligibility for most pro- Letter To The Editor Pets Need Checkups The Same As Owners Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous j grams is higher than most people think. For a family of one it is $36,360, increasing about $5,000 for each family member. An eight- member family income limit is $68,640. Rehabilitation includes repairs to single-family, owner-occupied dwellings anywhere in Hardee County. It does not, however, include mobile homes. Repairs could be for leaking or sagging roofs, broken windows and doors, rotten siding, bad plumbing or elec- i . October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Governor Appoints 2 New Circuit Judges Radio Network Radio Netwdrk The first USDA crop estimate of the 2005-2006 season will be released at 8:30 am, October 12, 2005 and broadcast "LIVE" on Southeast AgNet Radio Network. Special thanks go to New York Board of Trade, USDA-NASS and Florida Department of Citrus for making the broadcast possible. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Two have been chosen and two more have yet to be selected as the 10th Judicial Circuit adds four cir- cuit judges to the bench. Hardee County Judge Marcus J. Ezelle did not apply for elevation to any of the' neW circuit judgeship positions, approved by the 2005 Legislature and now under the appointment of Gov. Jeb Bush. But a number of Polk county judges did, as did the lone county judge in Highlands. In fact, in the first round of appointments, Bush picked Polk County Judge Mark F. Carpanini and Highlands County Judge Peter F. Estrada to rise from County .Court to Circuit Court. That announcement was made late last week. They will begin their official duties next month. And on Monday, the 10th Judicial Nominating Commission sent eight more names for the gov- ernor to choose from. He will select two additional circuit judges from that list. They will take the bench in January. It is the same list the Nominating Commission sent to Bush in August, this time, replacing Carpanini and Estrada's names with two more current county judges, Steven L:. Selph and Karla Foreman Wright, both of Polk County. So, the current nominees for Bush's consideration are Polk county judges Selph, Wright and, Keith P. Spoto; Assistant State Attorney Robert J. Antonello; and private-practice lawyers Beth Harlan, Neil A. Roddenbery, Lawrence D. Shearer and Robert L. Williams Jr. When Bush makes his final two selections, the total number of cir- cuit judges .serving Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties the 10th Judicial Circuit will be 26. The circuit had asked for seven new circuit judges to meet the increasing caseload, but the Legislature approved adding only four. Circuit judges preside over felony criminal, juvenile delin- quency and dependency, civil actions over $5,000, family and probate cases. County judges han- die misdemeanors, traffic and small claims. Carpanini, 51, of Lakeland, was appointed to the county bench in 2002. Before that, he was the county attorney for Polk County for 12 years. He is married and has two children. Estrada, 44, of Sebring, also was appointed a county judge in 2002. - He had been an assistant state attor- ney for the circuit for 14 years. He is married and has one child. Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas This is tho day the Lord hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Sometimes we all have had something happen in our life that we don't care to diyulge. Sometimes years later we find out that what happened to us will help somebody else if it is laid open to public scrutiny. This is why I am going to relate to you something that happened to me when I was bare- ly 30, maybe even younger. I tried to relate this to a teacher a few years ago and was put off with the refusal to face'facts. Now I want the parents in my reading family to read carefully and heed what I am saying, for your child's sake.' I woke up early one morning, with the beginnings of a cold (back theh we didn't have fancy names a cold was a cold). I went to the bathroom, and took what. I thought was three aspirin. and went back to bed. Later on, after we had risen, we both -- my husband and I left to open our restaurant. I was emptying the dishwasher and found out I tould not hold the tray of dishes straight and everything fromi the tray crashed to the floor. Just.then our doctor. looked in the restaurant and upon looking in he saw Rollie, my husband, behind the counter and came in. Rollie told him what just happened to the tray. Upon talking to me. he discovered what I'had taken as aspirin were actually Rollie's sleeping pills. The trouble I was having was actually an overdose of drugs. The doctor said lie could do one of two things for me- he could take me to the hospital and pump my stomach or he could give me a prescription for Ritalin. I opted for the Ritalin. and the doctor concurred after I had promised to get rid of them when the affects of the drug wore off because Ritalin is definitely an "upper." I flushed the Ritalin down the toi- let when my overdose was out of my system and never had reason to use it again. .' . Why have I related that incident"these' many years later? Because I know students are having Ritalin prescribed to them when they have been "diagnosed with either Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder tADHD). Why does that worry me? Did you' know if a child uses Ritalin after the age of 12, they can never enter the mil- itary? Ighore'that fact (and don't say "My child would never want to enter the service") and realize'that Ritalin is a mood enhancer. Let your child have a normal childhood! They ll grow up' and face adulthood sooner than you think Talk to your child's doctor. If he/she insists your child stay on Ritalin, for your child's sake find another doctor. Children can find illegal drugs on the street. Just because a drug is endorsed by a doctor doesn't make it legal or safe. Next week look for an article on bankruptcy. May God bless each and every one of you. He will because He loves all His children. : Nutrition Notes In 1492,. Christopher. Columbus. discovered that the world is round. He also probably discovered the sweet potato. i The first explorers to the Americas found many foods they didn't have at 'home sweet pota- toes, tomatoes, chili peppers and corn, to name a few. After a long time at sea aid a diet of sardines and hardtack, the foods of the new !'orld must have been a welcomed change. ': '/ To celebrate Columbus Day, a" carried sweet potato soup is. a reminder of those happy discover-. les. . It's also a good time to remember, that sweet potatoes are not only for Thanksgiving. Their deep orange color is the clue that they are rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene, which helps protect against cancer and heart disease. , 'Rich in flavor and full of natural Sweetnesss' sweet potatoes don't have to be candied or buttered to taste good. Even simply baked, they" are delicious. The high oven temrn- perature concentrates their natural, sweetness. You can also bake. a sweet potato in a microwave oven for about 5 minutes, depending on size. (Wrapping it first in a wet paper towel will help ensure moist- .*ness.) If you prefer your sweet potatoes whipped, try apple juice or cider instead of the usual high-fat ingre- 'dients -- you'll have all the moist 'sweetness without the unhealthy calories ' Crop and State Production Crop Forecast 1998-99 1999-0012000-0112001-0212002-0312003-0412004-05 2005-2006 Season Forecast Early, Midseason, & ........... 1,000 Boxes-------------1,000,000 Boxes------ Navel Oranges: Florida 112,000 134,000 128,000 128,000 112,000 126,000 79,100 Florida 93.00 California 21,000 40,000 35,500 32,000 42,000 39,500 43,000 California 42.00 Texas 1,250 1,460 2,000 1,530 1,350 .1,420 1,500 Texas 1.30 Arizona 550 600 480 270 200 300 240 Arizona .27 Total Varieties 134,800, 176,060 165,980 161,800 155,550 167,220 123,840 Total Above Varieties 136.57 Valencia: Valencia: Florida 74,000 99,000 95,300 102,000 91,000 116,000 70,500 Florida 97.00 California 15,000 24,000 19,000 19,500 20,000 11,000 18,000 California 13.00 Texas 180 200 235 210 220 230 270 Texas .23 Arizona 600 500 420 250 270 170 190 Arizona .20 Total Valencias 89,780 123,700 114,955 121,960 111,490 127,400 88,960 Total Valencias 110.43 All Oranges: All Oranges: Florida 186,000 233,000 223,300 230,000 203,000 242,000 149,600 Florida 190.00 California 36,000 64,000 54,500 51,500 62,000 50,500 61,000 California 55.00 Texas 1,430 1,660 2,235 1,740 1,570 1,650 1,770 Texas 1.53 Arizona 1,150 1,100 900 520 470 470 ,430 Arizona .47 Total All Oranges 224,580 299,760 280,935 283,760 267,040 294,620 212,800 Total All Oranges 247.00 FCOJ YIELD 1.63 1.55 1.58 1.58 1.54 1.56 1.58 FCOJ YIELD ALL ORANGES 1.58 Crop and State Production Grapefruit: 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-2006 Season Forecast Grapefruit: Florida-All 47,050 53,400 46,000 46,700 38,700 40,900 12,800 Florida-All 24.00 Seedless 46,500 52,800 -------- * White 17,800 20,900 18,700 18,900 16,200 15,900 3,400 White 7.00 Colored 28,700 31,900 27,300 27,800 22,500 25,000 9,400 Colored 17.00 Seedy(Other) 550 600 '* --* --- * Texas 6,100 5,930 7,200 5,900 5,650 5,700 6,600 Texas 5.40 Arizona 750 450 250 160 130 140 140 Arizona .12 California-All 7,300 7,200 6,300 5,900 5,600 5,800 5,800 California-All 5.80 Total Grapefruit 61,200 66,980 59,750 58,660 50,080 52,540 25,340 Total Grapefruit 35.32 S *Included in White Limes: Florida 500 600 2501 150 ** ** ** ** Temples:! Florida 1,800 ,1,950 1,250 1,550 1,300 1,400 650 Temples: Florida .90 Tangelos: Florida 2,550 2,200 2,100 2,150 2,350 1,000 1,550 Tangelos: Florida 1.40 K-Early: Florida 80 110 40 .30 ** ** ?* ----- ** ** No longer counted Tangerines: "angerines: Florida-All 4,950 7,000 5,600 6,600 5,500 6,500 4,450 Florida-All 6.00 Early 3,050 4,350 3,550 4,350 3,000 3,600 2,450 Early 3.50. Honey 1,900 2,650 2,050 2,250 2.500 2,900 2,000 Honey 2.50 California :1,500 2,500 2,200 2,200 2,800 2,200 2,800 California 3.20 Arizona 950 850 650 620 430- 690 '400Arizona; -. ..50 Total Tangerines 7,400 10,350 8,450 9,420 8,730 9,390 7,650 Total Tangerines 9.70 CITRUS Continued From 1A boxes of earlies and mids and 70.5 million boxes of valencias. A federal citrus official said the, sizes of earlies and mid-season oranges appears to be a record low and'that \alencia range size is small this yealr.'The state citrus tree count appears to be dow% n 5 percent due to the hurricanes. Hardee citrus grower Ben Norris had the closest guess to the official estimate and won a half-day guided fishing trip to Boca Grande with, captain Matt Coleman. The trip was, donated b. Ra> mond James' and Associates. The USDA expects the state's orange crop to- be a 27 percent increase over last season's total. "This estimate shows the indus- try is still feeling the impacts of last year's hurricanes as production, continues to rebound and canker has claimed 65,000 acres of grboe acreage this Near alone." said Andy LaVigne, executive vice presi- dent/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. "Despite this recovery period, we do not expect an ,impact on the .availability of orange juice con- sumers. "We expect grower prices to be the same or possibly better than last year; however, because of the increased production costs such as fuel and labor, we are unsure of 7611 !: .0k, PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Ken Sanders (left) gives, fishing trip award to Ben Norris. how much improvements growers will see on returns this season," LaVigne said. The yield for frozen concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) is expected to, be:. 15.8 gallons per 90-pound box.. Florida orange juice production of 1.17 billion ready-to-serve gallons is expected to increase by 29 per- cent, or 260 million gallons, from last season. Grapefruit estimates increased significantly this year. The USDA predicts 24 million boxes will be produced in the coming season, up, from 12.8 million last season. For specialty fruit, the USDA predicts 900,000 boxes of Temples; 1.4 million boxes of tangelos; and 6 million boxes of tangerines, includ- ing 3.5 million boxes of early vari- eties and' 2.5 million boxes of Honeys.- USDA estimates and actual pro- duction for Florida's orange crop for the past eight seasons are as fol- lows: , ,2004-2005 season: USDA esti- mate, 176 million boxes; actual production, 149.6 million boxes. *2003-2004 season: USDA esti- mate, 252 million boxes; actual production, 242 million boxes. *2002-2003 season: ,USDA esti-, mate, 197 million boxes;, actual production, 203 million boxes. *2001-2002 season: USDA esti- mate, 231 million boxes; actual production 230 million boxes. S2000-2001.season: USDA esti-. mate, 240 million boxes; actual production, 223.3 million boxes. 1999-2000 season: USDA esti- mate, 211 million boxes; actual production, 233 million boxes. *1998-1999 season: USDA esti- mate, 190 million boxes, actual production, 186 million boxes. *1997-1998 season: USDA esti- mate, 254 million boxes; actual Green Acres 4-H Club served breakfast Wednesday to local citrus growers. production, 244 million boxes. The Florida citrus industry has a $9.1 billion economic impact to the state, employs nearly 90,000 peo- ple and covers 750,000 acres in the, state. Florida Citrus Mutual, founded. in 1948, is the state's largest citrus grower's organization with nearly 11,000 grower members. For.more information, please visit www.fl- citrusmutual.com Courthouse To Close Today The Hardee County Court- house will be closed today (Thursday) for Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday observing the Day of Atonement. The adjacent Annex I will be open. Regular courthouse hours will resume tomorrow (Friday). Learning Board Seeks Members Anyone interested in becom- ing a member of the Advisory Board of the Hardee division of the Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland is invited to -this month's meeting. The board, which helps make local decisions about education and care of early learners, meets today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. at 324 U. S. 17. South (the old college building), Wau- chula. For more information, call Shujwana. Lamy at 767- 1002. Schools Dismiss Early 2 Fridays Parents are reminded that all students will be released two hours earlier than usual for the next two Fridays. This Friday's early release is for the end of the nine-weeks grading period. Early release on Oct. 21 is.for the Homecoming Parade in downtown Wauchula at 2:30 p.m. 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.) Make The Grade! r SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 RPM. 04 The 1erald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Obituaries Obituaries Developer Withdraws Housing Plans JAMES MORRING BEESON Lt. Col. James Morring Beeson Sr., 85, of Liberty, S.C., died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at his home. Born in Wauchula to the late William Brown and Katherine Chambless Beeson, he was a grad- uate of Wauchula High School and the University of Alabama. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the European and African Front, and was owner and operator of Beeson Engineering for many years. He was a member of Liberty First Baptist Church and numerous civic organizations from which he received many awards. Just prior to his death, he was awarded The Silver Crescent by South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's office for dedicated service to the citizens of South Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one daughter, Margaret, Evelyn Beeson; one grandson, Kent Ashley Beeson; two sisters, Frances Beeson Lavinder and Mary Elizabeth Beeson Craig; and one brother, William B. Beeson Jr. Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Crews Beeson; three sons, Jim Beeson Jr. of Forf Lauderdale, John Beeson of Spartanburg, S.C. and Joey Beeson of Greenville, S.C.;, one sister, Eleanor Claire Beeson Allen of Wauchula; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. , Funeral services were at 4 p.m. .Monday, Oct. 3, at Liberty Mortuary Chapel, with, burial fol- lowing at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Liberty First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 206, Liberty, SC ' 29657. ' Memorial messages to the Beeson family may be sent by vis- S citing www.libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary Liberty, S.C. VIAN McCLELLAN ,Vivian McClellan, 85, 1of Bowling Green, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, in Wauchula. ' Born in Beach Grove, Ky, she had been a resident of Hardee, County most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of, Bowling Green. She is survived by her hus- band, R.C. McClellan; two sons, Don McClellan of Bowling Green and Larry McClellan of Wauchula; one sister, Zana Walker of Bartow; eight grand- children; 15 great-grandchildren; and five: great-great-grandchil- dren. The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 11,7-9 p.m., in the garden chapel of Robarts Family Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Faith Assembly of God in Bowling Green, with the Rev. James Miller' officiating. Burial followed in Bowling Greern Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Waundilla Provided as a courtesy of tRokai, AmBtunr er Horme BERNARD "BUDD' SHAW VARN Bernard "Buddy" Shaw V of Fort Meade, died Tuesd 4, 2005, in Palm Terrace, La Born Sept. 11, 1923, Meade, he was a lifelong there. He, was a citrus member and ruling elder Presbyterian Church of For and a veteran, serving in tl Marine Corp in the Pacific World War II. A graduate University of Florida, he w macist and part-owner of Pharmacy, member and p of Peace River Packing Co Meade and a director o Sweet Growers Inc. He a owner/operator of the Fort Ford dealership and a dir Flagship State Bank o County. He was a membe Fort Meade American Legi #23. He was preceded is death parents, David Hugh an Varn, and one brother, H.Varn Jr. Survivors are his wif Patterson Varn; one soi David Varn and wife Linda Calif.; one daughter, Jayi Bates and. husband Mark Meade; three sisters, Mary Fort Meade, Nancy Be Tallahassee and Fidelia J Avon Park; and two gra Capt. Jeff Hancock on u. duty in Iraq and John Dhvid Salt Lake City, Utah. Visitation was Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at McLean Funera SFuneral services were Frid 7, at 11 a.m. at First Presl 'Church of Fort Meade v John G. Taylor offi Interment followed in Ev Cemetery, Fort Meade., In lieu of flowers, memoir tributions may be sent Presbyterian Church o Meade, P. 0. Box 176, Fort McLean Funeral Hot Fort Meade VIVIAN McCLELLA Vivian McClellan, Bowling Green, died Saturd 8, 2005, in Wauchula. Born in Beach Grove, had been a resident of * County most of her life. Sh homemaker and a member First Baptist Church of E Green. She is survived by her h R.C. McClellan; two son McClellan of Bowling Gr Larry McClellan of Wauchi sister, Zana Walker of I eight grandchildren; 15 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The family received Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m garden chapel of Robarts Funeral Home. Funeral were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at Faith Assembly of Bowling Green, with th James Miller officiating. Bu lowed in Bowling Green Cc Robarts Family Funeral : Wauchula MARILYN THERE TATUM I Marilyn Theresa Tatui died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 20 Arcadia. She was born Nov. 13, 1 Bronx, N.Y., aind mov Arcadia in 1963. She is survived by fou Ronald Hand and wife Bev Arcadia, Robert Hand in t Army currently in Iraq, H Johnson Jr. of Arcadia an Johnson and wife Ki Arcadia; one daughter, Tatum and her fiance Joe I of Arcadia; one sister, Moore and husband Cha Arcadia; one brother, Fra Pellicci HI of Ls Angles, one granddaughter, Morj Hand and 15 other grandch Services were Sunday, Visitation began at 9 a.m services at 11 with Jerry officiating. In lieu of flowers, the has asked that donations b to St. Jude Children's Re Hospital, 501 St. Jude Memphis, TN 38105. FUNERAL HOME, S.: No. Brevard Ave. .. Arcadia 863494-7646 Provide as a courtesy S o6amt FuneraI HoMe y9" Tarn, 83, ay, Oct. akeland. in Fort resident grower, of First t Meade he U. S. during of the as phar- Varn's resident . in Fort 'f Seald Iso was Meade sector of f Polk r of the ion Post h by his id Irma Dr. D. e, Inez n, John of Ross, ne Vain of Fort Fort of evis of ahna of indsons, S. Army MARILYN DAVIS GALYON I Varn of Marilyn Davis Galyon, 51, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at her daugh- Oct. 6, ter's home in Orlando. i Home. Born in 1953 in Arcadia, she ay, Oct. lived in Bowling Green until 1966 byterian when her family moved to Stuart vith Dr. where she graduated from Martin ieratieen County High School in 1971. She ergreen then moved to Harriman, Tenn. rial con- where she lived until recently, to First Survivors include her husband, f Fort Marvin Galyon of Harriman; three, Meade daughters, Shellee Gaylon of me. Harriman, Jennifer Isham of Kingston, Tenn., and Crystal Gro-, howski of' Orlando; two brothers, Kim- Davis of Winte; Haveii and Kent Davis of Stuart; six grandchil- dren; and numerous- nieces and AN nephews. 85, Funeral services. were held at lay, Oct. Kyker Funeral Home on Wednes- day, Oct. 5, with burial in Emery Ky, she Heights Cemetery in Harriman. Hardee Kyker Funeral Home e was a Harriman, Tenn. r of the Bowling husband, NATHAN "KENNETH" is, Don FRANKS een and Nathan "Kenneth" Franks, 72,,of ula; one Winter Haven, died Monday, Oct. Bartow; 10, 2005, at Winter Haven great- Hospital. at-great- Born in Olive Hill, Tenn. on May 10, 1933, he came to this.area in friends 1985 from Wauchula Hills, where ., in the he had been a resident since 1966 Family coming from Phoenix, Ariz. He services was a union carpenter and a welder. Oct. 12, He was a member of God's Revival God in. Center By Faith in Wahneta. te Rev. He was preceded in death by a urial fol- grandson, J.D. Vielmette. cemetery. Survivors include six daughters, Home Karen Ruth and' Jennifer Hay of. S, Zolfo Springs, Charlotte Vielmette of Lakeland, Kathleen Snyder of Sebring, Kimberly Benton of Englewood, and Bonnie Blackwell of Sarasota; two sons, Glenn o0t nF ranks of Zolfo Springs and Jimmy F t Franks of Bowling Green; six sis- ters, Ruby Diaz of Winter Haven, SA Hazel Haynes of Polk City, Laura I Wilson and Christine Fulgham, both of 'Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah m, 58, Patrick of Dunedin, and Nancy 305, in Yarbrd of' Jon sboro, Ark.; one brother, Bill Franks of Pikeville, 946, in Tenn.; 17 grandchildren, and eight ved to great-grandchildren. Visitation was scheduled for r sons, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m. at' verly of Kersey Funeral Home. Services he U.S. will take place today, (Thursday), arry C. Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.;atKersey Funeral d John Home. im, of Kersey Funeral Home Tara Auburndale Knapps Valerie rules of MARILYN DAVIS GALYON inks S. Marilyn Davis Galyon, 51, died Calif.; Sunday, Oct. 2,2005, at her daugh- gan S. ter's home in Orlando. ildren. Born in 1953 in Arcadia, she Oct. 9. lived in Bowling Green until 1966 n. with when her family moved to Stuart Atkins where she graduated from Martin family County High School in 1971. She family then moved to Harriman, Tenn., e made where she lived until recently, search Survivors. include her husband; Place' Marvin Galyon of Harriman; three daughters, Shellee Gaylon of Harriman, Jennifer Isham of Kingston, Tenn., and Crystal Gro- howski .of Orlando; two brothers, Kim Davis of Winter Haven and Kent Davis of Stuart; six grandchil- dren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Kyker Funeral Home on Wednes- day, Oct. 5, with burial in Emery Heights Cemetery in Harriman. of Kyker Funeral Home Harriman, Tenn. I' THURSDAY, OCT. 13 VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, media center, Hardee Junior High School, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. FRIDAY. OCT. 14 VHardee County Commis- sion, planning session, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 18 VHardee County Democratic Committee meeting, Panda Restaurant, 806 U.S. 17 South, Wauchula, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 20 V'Hardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. KATHRYN ANN DREVERMANN Kathryn Ann Drevermann, 49, of Sebring, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, in Sebring. Born Sept. 23, 1956 to R.L. and Vonnie (Baker) Bandy, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. She had been a resident of Sebring since 1992, coming from Wauchula. She was employed in retail sales as a store manager and a member of New Elim Baptist Church in Ona. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Drevermann; two sons, Raymond Drevermann and J.W. Hicks, both of Sebring; three daughters, Tina Drevermann and Kelly Hicks, both of Sebring, and Lisa Drevermann of Dade City; one sister, Sheila Miller of Wauchula; three brothers, Robert Bandy, Harold Bandy and Rickey Joe Bandy, all of Wauchula; and one grandchild. Memorial services will be held today, (Thursday) Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Chapel, Sebring, with Pastor Dwayne Willis officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be held one hour preceding the service. Cremation arrangements will follow. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate One of three requests for special zoning withdrew the request rather than meet county conditions. At last week's County (Commission/Zoning meeting, there were three items on the agenda. Two got relatively easy approval, but a third bogged down in discus- sion of access and accompanying road difficulties. At issue was the request from Triple H. Groves Corp. of Bartow to rezone 47 acres off Barkdoll and Bostick roads from Farm- Residential to R-2 to allow a 126- unit residential subdivision. Home sites would averagely less than a quarter-acre, about 9,200 square feet. It was not the size of the homes or lots, however, which raised dis- cussion. It was getting water and wastewater lines to the subdivision and traffic along already congested Bostick Road which raised red flags. Public Works Superintendent J. R. Prestridge noted that the road already had serious drainage prob- lems, a deep ditch and narrow right of way, "We could put in under- drains, curb and gutters but it would cost considerable more to widen and rebuild it," he said. Triple H. had been willing to put up $87,000 toward its en- trance/egress off Bostick Road, but decided that accepting additional expense would not be worth, it. Finally, John McVay, of McVay Engineering in Lakeland, spoke for the owner in withdrawing the request. ,Two other requests drew only routine questions. Antonio and Aida Alentado were granted a Major Special Exception for 57.86 acres off Parnell Road on which they hope to move their pri- vate collection from Homestead to 'a larger location. The property, in the midst of orange groves which will provide a natural buffer, will house about 50 pairs of birds, 400 pairs of parrots, 140 small primates born in captivi- ty, 40 hoofed stock such as antelope and 50 small nimammals. There was no objection from neighbors, said Zoning Director Mike Cassidy. Alentado said he would put an eight-foot fence around the area for the small primates and at least six- foot fences around all the others. The final request was to rezone 10 acres on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue just north of Hyde Road. from F-R to R-2. KWINCH Concert Wednesday By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A Christian rock band with its roots in Hardee County is getting the opportunity for national recog- nition. Before that, KWINCH will offer a concert on Oct. 19 at the Real Life Church, .a ministry of the Power and Life Ministries on U. S. 17 North where the former Citrus Store was located. The four band members all attended and graduated from Hardee County schools and have continued their music careers for the past seven years. KWINCH was recently called by- Travis Wyrick, "the biggest Christian Rock producer" in the country. Wyrick records POC, DIS- CIPLE and other well-known Christian and secular bands. "This could be a really big deal," said Pastor Mike Graham, whose sons are in the band. "They've stuck at it; they work other jobs and perform whenever they can," he added. The foursome will leave for Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 24, expecting to be gone for about five weeks as they work with Wyrick on a tape of their music. Although he hears hundreds of "demos," he called KWINCH immediately upon hearing their latest, said Graham. Be early for the concert, which will start about 7 p.m. 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.) I am Troy Brant, owner of Brant Funeral Chapel. Whether you are interested in traditional services, cremation options, or. talking about pre-arrangements, as a licensed Funeral Director, I am here to assist you and guide you through a tough time. I will also work with you on financial options. Stop by or call me with any questions. 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula 773-9451 A Part of our Community Caring for our Community, 10:13c 61 hud aneIdzd. 64auny and handed down from my grandfather for three generations is what has made our service distinctive for almost a century since 1906. Thank you for the privilege of serving. FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula Deborah & Dennis Robarts, Owners 773-9773 9:29ft I ' The owner Mark Smythe, plans one-story Homes of Merit duplex- condominiums which will have septic tanks and monitored wells until the city of Wauchula has the capacity to extend services that far south. There will be a maximum of 30 units, off a cul-de-sac entrance off Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, said architect Don Chancey. The planned unit development will have requirement to maintain property to standard conditions. In other action, the commission: -approved, after a public hear- ing, a change in the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) for CF Industries at its Hardee Phosphate Complex. The change is to delete 53 acres which have not been mined and have been sold, and will not affect the company's current mining plan, said mining coordina- tor West Palmer. -approved a resolution recom- mended by the Florida Association of Counties commending Project H. 0. P. E. (Helping Our People In Emergencies), for its counseling and other services to hurricane vic- tims of this area during the last 12 months. -approved low bidder Fred Fox Enterprises as professional consul- tant to administer the Wauchula Hills Wastewater plant expansion lines and additional monies to reha- bilitate potable water lines for peo- ple in the unincorporated areas of Bowling Green. S-approved a request from Dagoberto Cordovi and family to transfer stock to his daughter and son-in-law Sophia and Andy Bonjokian who will take over man- agement of Hardee Disposal Inc., the franchise which provides garbage collection in the unincor- porated areas of the county. Since it is a franchise under the county, it had to .have commission approval to change the stock ownership. -approved a resolution allow- ing certification of the tax roll so tax bills can be mailed by Nov. 1. A final tax roll will be provided after the last Value Adjustment Board meeting on Nov. 10. -approved the holiday schedule and commission meeting schedule for 2006. -approved an agreement with the state Department of Revenue to extend time for construction on Sweetwater Road. An engineering agreement for its design, survey and construction inspections by Air Engineering and Surveying Inc was also approved. OThe Herald-Advocate 5A ~ ~ ~ ~ IF-* * R'TI -1z. 0O NOW DO I- II- -- -- RSI ^B~~ffL~flf 76 ISi n. 2005 ODGE 5005 205 DODE 150 205 DODG 300So S -. .._ .. ... 7 FI a s. -V.S U 5205 IHYAVALANC -00 'C'V a. Was .....$33,24 S.~~~ emSR5emVn N .2005.CHEVY CORVETTE :CONVERTIBLE .. ...... 2005 CHEVY COLORADO 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO -- 1500 11 1 O3ctober 13, 21.105. 6A The Heiald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 The Classifieds 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 We Buy Houses! $Cash$ Call Juan Delatorre at (863) 773-0016 (863) 781-1128 Marc Anthony, Juan & Aaron ciB:4tfc Country Manor Apartments 315 State Road 62 Bowling Green, Florida 33834 We are a 120 unit apartment propertN. We are taking applications for upcoming vacancies. To qualify, you must meet our resident qualification criteria. We have dishwashers, stoves, \\ asher/dr' hook-up , and washer/dryer rentals (limited quantities). carpeting, ceramic tile floors, large closest. and the 2/3 bedroom apartments offer 2 full bathrooms. We ha\e a car-care area, a large playground. \olleyball area. beautifully, landscaped grounds, gazebo \ith gn I Ils ample parking, and we are a gated community. For more information regarding your ne,. home, please contact us at Country Manor Apartments (863) 773-6640 oi fax us at (863) 773-6679. Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00 DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p 2 STOVES, GOOD condition, $50 each. Call 767-0751. 10:13p 1998 DURANGO 4x4, excellent condi- tion. 735-2626. 10:13c 1996 CAPRICE CLASSIC, 5.7 V8, A/C, dual exhaust, 91,000 miles, $3000 OBO. 781-7444. 10:13p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p CRAFTMATIC adjustable twin bed, lounge chair, kitchen chairs w/rollers. 735-0816. 10:13p DINING ROOM SET, wood, 6 chairs, excellent condition, $125. 773-2508. 10:13p Brand New 3BR/2BA Manufactured Homes lowest prices because we own the factory! 3BR/2BA Double Section Homes on display NOW at our Tampa Sales Center from $42,900 (including delivery, set-up and A/C). PRESTIGE HOME CENTERS, INC. 1-800-232-1644 Nobility Homes Factory Direct l9:22-10:13p 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green OU IE AREO ALE- ERYAYL Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 375-4461 Bo Espino Auto Technician * We repair most American cars * Full time mechanic * We are license and insured! Reg #MV-40625 0X CO Bo- ays..I nb2 e *e * Come join an expanding company! We're looking for: *Project/Operations Manager * Estimator/Permit Tech/Field Representative * Concrete Superintendant * Administrative Asst. Each position: minimum 3 yrs. Exp. Excellent pay &Benefjts. Drug-free' work- place, Criminal License checked. Apply in person: 401 S 6th Ave., 3839. Background & Driver's L. Cobb Construction, Inc. Wauchula, FL (863) 773- Equal Housing Opportunit\ .r.ir. f li g levy 'al ier from) I 7A No Interest Charge Dan Hill No Finance Charge Tax. lag & title not included. Hill's Auto World is not responsible for typographical errors. SJimmy Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 7 Bowling Green !; /f |4 1(across from Presto) Se 1 i !Sfla nof d110:13c cl 10:13c NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1988 HONDA V'IN: j.l2PC2107JMI003611 8:00 A.M., Oct. 25, 2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL U-01Ro ) AM-SOUTH REALTY VAKING( REAL. ESTATE REAL EASY. An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation MASSAGE CHAIR, 30 hours on motor, $1700 new, $900 now. Call 773-3582. 10:13p 2 OLD IRON DOUBLE bed frames $50 each. 6 matching antique oak chairs. (863) 990-6852. 10:13p PT STAFF DEVELOPER Part-time. 79 bed SNF needs RN to coordinate and conduct in-service training of employ- ees. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare.Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 10:13c PACKING HOUSE laborers and fork lift operators needed. Starting week of Oct. 17, Moye Farms, call Barbara, 773-9671. 10:13-27c CAREGIVER: To live in with easy to take care of elderly lady, free room & board, time off, weekly wage nego- tiable, references a plus. After 6 p.m. or leave message 773-0736 or 375- 4006. 10:13-20p 10* Goo MEDICAL ASSISTANT Family Practice seeking a fulitime expect. enced MA for busy physician's offlci Excellent benefits. RMA or Certifie required. Qualified candidates fax Or send resume: Florida Physicians Medical Group LOGO, 13 W. Broadway, Ft. Meade, FL 33841, 863- 382-6183, Fax: 863-382-1433, Equal Opportunity Employer. 10:13b GREAT OPPORTUNITY for college" student or semi-retired person for a medical office. Part-time position available. Duties include filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments and assisting with insurance claims. Please send resume to Doctor's Office, Attn: Office Manager, 322 South 6th Ave, Wauchula 33873. 10:13-20c IMMEDIATE OPENING LPN or expe- rienced Medical Assistant certified. Bi-lingual preferred. Position at Wauchula. Fax resume to 863-7671- 1763 or call Betty, 863-452-0566. 10:13c Hay Now Auctions 1 www.haynowauction.com o r SPECIAL AUCTION STARTING AT 2PM SUNDAY OCT. 16 Lots of Tools, Air Compressors, Drills, Grinders, Chop Saws, Spray Guns, Knifes ALL KINDS OF GOOD STUFF FOR XMAS DOLLS, TOYS. Come and have fun with us. 3 MILES NORTH OF WAUCHULA ON THE WEST SIDE OF US 17 Terms of Sale: (863) 243-3229 Vinnie Scianna, Auctioneer, %o Buyers Premium Lic# AB2317 od checks and cash cl10:13p AU2605 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 the1 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, and 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 (Infant/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 HELP WANTED The Bowling Green Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants must possess a current certification in Law Enforcement and meet the require- ments set forth by FDLE Training and Standards Commission. Applicants must successfully complete the personnel selection process set forth by the Police Department. Applications may be obtained and returned at Bowling Green City Hall, 104 E. Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. The job will remain open until the position is filled. If other accommodations are neces- sary, call John Scheel at 375-3549, to make arrange- ments. EOE. c. 110:6,130 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 ary Delatorre Broker (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627 Jerry CaHton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Richard Dasher Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM NEW LISTING. Move right in to this 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile in Charlie Creek Estates for, only $59,000. 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. LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. $599,999. 10 ACRES PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY corner of Louisiana and Terrell. $350,000. 24 ACRES OF NATURAL FLORIDA. Cabbage palms, oaks and secluded. $8,000 per acre. BUILD YOUR OWN HOME ON THIS WOODED 5 ACRE TRACT $152,000. PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 Bowling Green north. Great location. $249,900. REMODELED HOME on South 7th Avenue Wauchula. Great Condition. $124,500 HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with buildings. $389,900. SERENE SURROUNDINGS 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 8 acres. Large barn and more. $195,000. HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. Look for us at Mid-FloridaHomes.com WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS C110:130 I ' i I -1 i , 9,a-15f October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A -he TN T FILL PIRT. INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St Wauchula Fl 33873 Office (863) 773-9446 Tim Parrish (863) 781-3342 INextel S 158*17*31234 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards Classifieds -HELP WANTED: GENERAL LABOR needed. Construction/Mechanical knowledge a+. Valid drivers license needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for appli- cation and appointment. EOE DFWP 9:8tfc' POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- SLY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning persons. Full or part-time, Duette Country Store. Intersection of SR62 & CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at (941) 776-1097. 7:21tfc MATURE WOMAN HOUSEKEEPER and yard maintenance person need- ed. Live on estate. Must have valid dri- vers license. Call (863) 604-7552 or (863) 763-5321. 10:6tfc CHILD CARE RESOURCE Analyst: Salary: $22,000 $28,000, FT, M-F, Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or higher, computer skills, bilingual. Office located in Hardee County. Submit resumes to: rgraham@elcfloridasheartland.org or fax to (863) 767-1007. 10:6-13c RECEPTIONIST needed for small local law firm. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Kenneth B. Evers, P.A., RO. Box 1308, Wauchula, Florida, 33873. 10:13c EXPERIENCED PERSON to do clean- ing at Bowling Green Small Engine. Apply in person 4701 Hwy. 17N. Ask for Fay or Lance. 9:29-10:20c WORK @ HOME $450-$1500 month Part time; $2000-$4500 full time. www.OurAnswer.com. 9:29-10:27p 'MAINTENANCE HELPER Part-time to" assist Maintenance Supv., Must have experience with painting, plumbing, electrical. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 10:6-13c CNA BILINGUAL PREFERRED. Apply In person. Bowling Green Medical Center. 10:6-27c Be rich to yourself and poor to your friends. Real Estate, LLC Lakeland, Florida Web: www.saundersrealestate.com 80 acre prime grove just 35 minutes from Bradenton area. Good varieties and good hunt- ing. $13,600/acre. 10 acre grove Lovely rural $16,500/acre and home site in Friendship. setting with fruit income. 80 acre grove and ranch on North Ed Wells Road. $788,000. 20 acre Hamilin grove in Villa area with good fruit crop and resets. Only $8,100/acre for quick closings! Call Mark Manuel 781-0384 cl10:13-27c CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions: R.S.A.'s "C" Shift-full time or part time. High School Diploma or G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Environmental Technician (2) Positions available. (1) Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and (1) Weekend (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D. Training provided. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Experienced preferred/will train. C.N.A.'S '2" 3.rd, and Weekend shifts available. Current Florida Licensure & HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50. 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 tohrinfo@finr.net. c9:'29ffc Short Time Job Bankruptcy Rpo *- Slow Pay Just meet our easy requlremenft and you are conditionally APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monthly payments Compettive Rates Not Buy Here-Pay Her Establtshed Credit Late Model Cars & Trucks. Call now for your credit approval on our 24 hr. toll free HOTUNE 1-0OO0-B3461, You must me*t our lendea credit standards income am equity requirements . 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-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service * Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green cl5t19tfc I Saunders Hardee Car Co. Pay to the order of (your name could be I 1224 here) $520 here) :500.00 ~~vtw/ '4 For '' a HABLAMOS ESPANOL 2001 Dodge Stratus 2002 Dodge Neon (50,000 miles) 2002 Ford Taurus 1998 Lincoln Towncar 2000nnn nnDodn Grand Caravan FSE p (60,000 actual miles) {BE 1999 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1997 Cadillac 1998 Blazer 1996 Cadillac Four Door .pES 2001 Dodge Pick-Up 1998 Buick Ceptury 2000 Cougar 1999 Ford F-150 SUV, HE~IE PAY HERE EASY FINANCING Wauchula All vehicles are Wauchula Hills 505 N. 6th Ave. Buy Here! rPay Here! Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd. (across from First National Bank) IHABLAMOS ESPAN'OL! 773-2011 773-666rdee County's Best ale Team773-2011 Hardee County's 'Best Sales Team! Ruby Wauchula Team AM BER REALTY INC. T B. 402 Sout 6th Avenue N.. Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Charlotte Terrell KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:Iambertdl@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!W 5 Acre Tracts Manatee County,. Panther Ridge area, oaks and pines, small creek, deed restricted, paved road frontage, excellent horse farms. $375,000. Native Florida! 40 Acres plus 3B/2B; C/B ranch style home, large oak trees, pond, road frontage, plenty of wildlife, close to town! $320,000. 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.- SEXCELLENT BUILDING SITES-CONVENIENT Zoned commercial! This lot has great potential; EXCELLENTBUILDING SITES-CONVENIENT tl hasma /alth home, approx.1200 square feet. LOCATION! Two 5 acre tracts located just outside of presently has a 2B/Bth home, approx. 1200 square feet. town; one tract has 2' electric well priced to sell at Listed at $75,000. $90,000 per tract; A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 acre tract and 20 FIVE ACRES with creek running through to small acre tract or total tract; plenty of wildlife, convenient pond; 8" well with diesel pump. $110,000. location; excellent homesites. Call for information. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Located in the country MOTIVATED SELLER! Country style home on large, but close to town! Large 4B/2Bth D/W on 5 ACRES; corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/lBth, new roof, large 12x24 2387 total square feet; built in 1998; listed at $175,000. 'shed, convenient to schools. $95,500. MAKE AN OFFER TODAY! 2B/1.5Bth Mobile Home INVESTORS LOOK NO FURTHER! COMMER- on secluded 17 acres; abundant wildlife including CIAL PROPERTY Zoned 1-2; high traffic area; Call turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000. for details! LOVELY 3B/1.5Bth COTTAGE on large, fenced yard, HIGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5 acre tracts excellent landscaped with nice oaks, new roof. $150,000. building sites. $100,000. NEW LISTING! Commercial corner lot, good location. Vacant lot in restricted area, perfect for your mobile Call office for information. home;,located short distance from town. $15,000. MOVE IN READY! This 2,500+ custom built home on 5 RECENTLY REMODELED! 1632 square foot acres has too many extras to list! 2B/2Bth, built in 2003. CB/Brick home on 2.5 acres, in great location just out- Call today to see! $450,000! side city limits. A MUST SEE! $230,000. FIVE ACRES in desirable area-perfect for building! $87,500. OPPORTUNITY 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 c110:13c We el te estan w olsaleth ret!-0:3- HELP WANTED SUNRISE COMMUNITY-LAND OF OPPORTUNITY Working with adults with developmental disabilities Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. Fulfilling work environment 3 shifts available Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement Health Insurance/403B Annual raises, referral bonus Paid vacation, sick, holiday We look forward -to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP cl9:29-10:20c HELP WANTED FIRE MARSHAL $37,453.50 (18.01) $49,142.24 (23.63) Salary Negotiable Wanted for the Hardee County Fire Rescue Department. Knowledge of fire codes, state rules and regulations, local ordinances, principle and practices of fire safety inspections. Knowledge of simple cause and ori- gin' related to fire investigations. Must possess a current valid Municipal Fire Safety Certificate of Compliance issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal's Office. Must possess a State of Florida Certification as a Fire Arson Investigator One. (3)Three years experience in the field of fire inspections. Complete job description and Fire Rescue Applications posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit appli- cations to the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone: (863) '773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154. Position open until filled. EOE F/M/V clo10:13-20c Citrus Removal Land Clearing backohoc Work Fond Digging Ditch Cleaning Drivewas pebble Rock, etc. Shawn Rimes (863) 781-0412 Agnet 158*17*9761 References Provided Upon Requests Billy Hill' Owner I I II I I 6LL "" cl8:8tfc ime-, JiW44j. eicei~~LW~/ww 00.,:-: ,~~~~,bi;F4D..ii~-rl:-. :i . BUU allaL 8A The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 ;The 3 BR/1 BA, 2 car garage, block. Owner' will help with financing, Ft. Meade. (863) 781-2541. 10:6-13p REDUCEDI 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms and 2 car garage, completely remodeled. Set up for wheel chairs. Rezoned for duplex. Sitting on over 2 lots. 600 sq. ft. stor- age building, 214 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula. Close to schools, court- house & YMCA. Must see to appreci- ate. Call (863) 781-2869 or (863) 773- 6697 day or night. 10:6-11:3p 12 YEAR SORREL quarter horse, geld- ing, 15 hands, gentle. Used for ranch work and heeling, $1000. (863) 990- 6852. 10:13p COMMERCIAL TRAILER, 24'x40', AC, w/title. 735-2626. 10:13c 2 BRAND NEW IN BOX Dell color printers, $50 each. 863-773-3255. 10:6-13nc Help Wanted Stock and Produce Clerks. Experience preferred. Applicants must be over 18 and be available to work all hours, and all days. Apply in person at Kash-n-Karry 1113 US Hwy. 17 S., Wauchula S C10:6,13c HELP WANTED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT S, Pay rate: $11.38 $14.93 Wanted for the Hardee Couity Building & Zoning Department. Ability :to establish and maintain working relationships with Department Heads, :employees and the public. Considerable knowledge of office practices -and procedures and considerable ability to make independent decisions. Must have extensive experience in organizational skills, office environ- :ment in business English and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and ::Powerpoint. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. ,Complete job description and application forms posted on County web :-site: www.hardeecounty.net. :Please submit applications to the Human Resource Department, 205 ;Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) -'773-2154, Position closes at 5:00 p.m., October 20 2005. EOE-F/M/V co10:13c REALTOR Classified 1998 YAMAHA WR400, excellent con- dition, $1200 FIRMI (863) 445-0145. 10:13p 19' LANCE 980 over-the-cab camper with queen bed, A/C, full kitchen, bath, sleeps six. Extras include built- in generator, awning, roof cargo box, microwave, and TV. Call 773-2328. 10:13p 4'x8' TILT TRAILER, wired and 2 extra tires and rims, $100 firm. 832-1940. 10:13p INTERESTED IN BASEBALL cards. Call 832-1940. 10:13p JET SKI excellent condition, seats 3-4, $3000 OBO. 773-2508. 10:13p DIABETIC SOCKS, new, different sizes, $2/pair. (863) 835-0304. 9:29-10:27p 2 BD/1 BA SINGLE WIDE on 5 acres, $60,000. (863) 767-5361. 10:13-11:10Op WAUCHULA 12x36 w/Florlda room, corner lot, completely furnished, clean, new carpet, Little Charlie Creek RV Park, $18,000. (828) 775-9639. 10:13-11:10p I ,"W IMX '. :. (863) 773-2128 REALTORS JOE L. DAVIS JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'NEAL Sandy Larrison See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $15,000/ac! 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! Nice me _A Knoltood App SF. Very mor e ith 4 BR, t, 2&o rg arage. Bea- I|id. dry, $230, 00. 5 acs. with oaks in Sweetwater area of Hardee Co. $17,000/ac! 3 BR, 2 bath CB home has for- mal living and dining, spacious family room and large utility room. There is also an oversized porch and an above ground pool with deck. All located on 5 acs. in Eastern Hardee Co. $340,000! ' 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. -Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath * with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac! 18 acs. prime development. South side of Bowling Green. Future land use is Highway Mixed Use. $622,000! 34.4 ac. Valencia grove with red & green jets. Good produc- er. $18,000/ac! REDUCED! Great location for your commercial business ... right on US Hwy 17! 2044 total SF gives plenty of room! Now $92,000! Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and I office. $1,000,000! REDUCED! 2 BR, 1 bath home in Bowling Green. $48,000! Country living in this 3 BR, I bath home sitting on .9 ac. Just east of town $168,000. Remod- eled inside. Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the Inverness area. Two minutes from boat landing to the Withiacootchee. One tract has well, septic & electric plus fill for your home. $60,000! One 6 ac. parcel listed for $96,000! & One 20 ac. parcel with paved road frontage listed for $280,000! 20 ac. Hamlin grove approx. 2.5 miles east of Wauchula. Paved rd frontage. $320,000! 4 BR, 2 bath home in Golfview with 2457 living SF. New A/C, 1 yr old roof, in ground screened pool, landscaped yard, and appliances. $260,000! Secluded 2000 MIH on 15 acs. with 3 BR, 2 baths, 1809 SF liv- ing area, 3855 total SF Includes large concrete, covered patio/carport, shed, and dog pens. $270,000! 18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 Ft. Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame home included. $500,000! 10 ac. Valencia grove in Frostproof area. Has double road frontage. $195,000! Commercial 34.5 acs. on north bound Hwy 17, over 1,800 feet of frontage. Buy all or in part. Call today for details! 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- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more Information. tfc-dh ATTENTIONI 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 DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) 1:. Buy Here No Credit Pay Here Refused rCome in for the best deals in town! . Billy Jo, ,1 Realtor J 220 N. 6thAvenue on Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ****Unheard Of A 3BR/1BA CB Home is getting hard to find and espe- cially at such a great price. We have one in Zolfo Springs. Call today for your appointment Being. offered at $69,900.00. Unbelievable Never thought we Newer Mobile Home on 1 AC - would see $40,000.00 for a home Very well maintained and out in the again! This 1994 2BR/1BA Mobile Country. 3BR/2BA 2001 Mobile Home is priced to sell just west of Home with Central Air & Heat. Zolfo Springs. For more details call Located in Ft. Meade, CALL today. ; TODAY! Asking $92,500. Lake Front Home On, Beautiful Big House, BIG Yard That's what Lake Buffum in Fort Meade you will find in this 4BR/2BA 3BR/2BA CB Central Air & Heat. Frame home located in Wauchula Nice and well maintained 133x197 south of Main Street. New ceramic Lot with approximately 1,600 tile and carpet recently installed Living area. Asking $249,000. and new shingle roof. Asking Investors take a look at this! 51 $74,900. Acres with development potentail Large Corner Lot 3BR/2BA large zoned Farm Residential. Frame Home within Wauchula city Conveniently located between with lots of potential. Asking Wauchula and Bowling Green.. Call $205,000.00. for your apoiritment today. Asking Listing in Downing Circle Buyer 15,000 an acre. wanted for this Brand New 2006 New Land Listing (3) 5.85 Acre Manufactured Home, 3BR/2BA Tracts and( T Central Air & Heat, Stove & 62 West of US HWY 17. Good Land Refrigerator. Move in Ready. ideal for Residential. Asking Refrigerator. Move in Ready. ideal for Askng Asking $74,500.00. $21,9Niceand Quiet- 6BR/3BASpacious West Hardee County -, 8.23 Acres Family Home in Knollwood with with restrictions off Kazen Road. Inground Pool, extra lot, ceramic Great for New Home Construction, tile throughout and so much more. Close to town. Asking $123,500.00. Great Home for a growing family. Good Homesite 5 Acres paved Being offered at $320,00. road frontage, approximately 2 miles west of town. Don't Let This Deal Pass You By! Asking $110,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier ** Whether you're buying 07 sei(p The. prp- fessionals at Flores &Flore Inc b l py to assist yu. Le tone: of urti t make ydJr Real sate dreams ,6i t WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours 0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, toriy@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 i c110:13c . LOOKING FOR A good home for one male neutered grey cat, three long haired kittens, and three medium to large size dogs. Contact All Creatures Animal Hospital, 773-9215. 10:13-20c FREE KITTENS with mittens! Mother good mouser, call Betty 773-5701. 10:13dh CHIHUAHUA PUPPY, male, small, cream color, $250 cash. Call 767- 0458. 10:13p 5 ACRE TRACT, fenced, ag. well, Wauchula, $75,000. 781-2493. 10:6-11:3p HEAVY EQUIPMENT. OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: Oct. 24th Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com c110:13c 1.53 ACRES IN downtown Ona, off Badger Loop Rd. Zoned A-1. Ideal site for mobile home or other dwelling. Lots of trees. Asking $18,900. Call toll-free (888) 396-2210 or (941) 927 8108. Gulfstream Realty Associates, Inc. Realtor. 10:13-11:1Op 2 LOTS 1/4 ACRE EACH. Zoned mobile home, shade trees, secluded, water, Village at Charlie Creek, Hwy. 64. Asking 17K each. By owner 863- 464-0917. 10:6-27p 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 offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a truly rewarding environment that promotes the essence of caring. Please apply to: Fax: 888-937-4471 Phone: 800-903-3616 EOE cl10:13c WeBuy AM-SOUTH REALTY ,( ) 773-2.22I" t-tf "- , *'.- t, L '. -, t 't c ^M.^~1 1^;| ECMHSP Wauchula, FL Center Job Announcement Teacher ECMHSP 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, arjd 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, PO. Box 1964 Wauchula, FL 33873 Tel. 863-285-8210, FAX: 863-285-9346 EOE, ADA, License # C14P00530 cl9:22-10:13c NEW LISTi'ING! 3BR/1 1/2BA House and 10 acres, near town on a paved road. Asking $250,000! NEW LISTING! 83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads. Currently zoned FR-1. $20,000 per acre. 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 development site on Highway 17 North. Lots of poten- tial! Call Joe Smith for price, location and details! 2,060 ac. SR 70 Manatee County ranch/development property. Two small houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Offered by bid! Call Ben Gibson for details. Approximately 74 ac. near Wauchula with paved road frontage. Zoned FR- 1. Development potential! Listed at $19,500 per acre! Good home sites on paved road! Three 5 ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Listed for $19,500 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! 804 West Palmetto St, Wauchula. Beautifully restored vintage home for sale. Main 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 lanai. Includes guest quarters or one BR, 1 bath apart- ment. Double garage! Offered at $265,000! DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! ON LAKE PLACID! Beautiful lake home at 3279 Placid View Drive. Fully furnished 2 BR, 2 BA in main house. 1BR, 1BA in guest quarters. 2 CHAC units. Security system. New Smithbilt shed. Now $650,000 firm. CONTRACT PENDING! 1,808 ac. of beautiful Central Florida ranch land located in Polk County just minutes from Hardee County or Highlands County. Call for details. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Sales Associates (after hours) Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 7 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 7 Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 John H. Gross (863) 2 Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358 Broker 81-1423 73-6563 73-1017 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. c10:13c The 35 FOOT HOLIDAY RAMBLER, Presidential 5th wheel, total alu- minum, restored. 863-990-8485. Leave message. 10:13-11:10p COUNTRY 3 BR/1BA, 1 acre, central A/H, garage. 735-2626. 10:13c 2 OFFICE SPACES for rent on Main Street. Partially furnished, with recep- tion area, conference room, kitchen & bathrooms. (863) 781-1018. 10:13c 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 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1994 CHRYSLER VIN: 2C3ED56F8RH261280 8:00 A.M., Oct. 24, 2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 10"l1c 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 PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING, pressure washing, texturing ceilings. Call Don Johnson 863-773-3168. 10:13-11:10p D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and small business installation & repair. Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863-773-9179. 10:13-1:19p C&P CONSTRUCTION LLC. Demolition, fill dirt, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump 'trucks. 735- 2415. 10:13tfc B SEE SOUND PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375. www.bseesound.com. 9:22-11:24p KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed & insured. (863) 735-8863 or (863) 38"1-0874. 9:8-12:29p HELP WANTED WeighMaster/Cashier {Part -time/15 hrs. weekly) ***Must be able to work Fridays and Saturdays*** Pay Rate: $8.46 $11.10 Wanted for the Hardee County Landfill. Knowledge of cashiering prin- ciples and procedures to operate computerized weighing equipment. Ability to maintain bookkeeping and clerical records in relating to the operation of landfill area for the general public and contractors. Complete job description and applications forms posted on the County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit applications to the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154, Position closes at 5:00 p.m., October 20, 2005. c110:13c Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central HIA, 5138 Deer Run Road. $120,000. 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. W/MH. 170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500. Large frame home, 3 BR, 1 bath, 4428 Central Ave., Bowling Green. $72,500. . 5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000. 421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000. . 1 Billy Ayer Tire Technicia HOURS Mon. Fri. 8- Sat. 8-12 ISe habla Es October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A Classified BIVENS CLEARING AND TRACTOR SERVICE and 5 yard dump truck for hire. 735-0140. 9:15-10:13p LAWNCARE My Florida Landscape Services. (863) 832-2102. 9:22-10:20p KC'S TILE SERVICE. Interior/exterior. Walls & Floors. Cell (863) 245-6698, office (863) 767-0506. 9:15-10:13p STRUCTURED LAWNCARE AND LANDSCAPING. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates. Cell 863-781- 2753. Home 863-735-0590. Residential and Commercial. 9:1-11:3p CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC., (863) 773-6259. Services include aer- ators, house pumps, new installation & repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc 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 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 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 LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 2003 POLARIS VIN: 4XARD50A22D828605 8:00 A.M., Nov. 14 2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 10:13c Payroll Temporary or Federal and State ap n ATaxes Permanent Deposits Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports r S es Personnel Services Worker's Comp Year End W2's CONTACT: ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863) 773-9225 10:21ffc Family Assistant Specialist Centro Campesino Farmworkers Center, Inc. is now hiring a family assistant specialist. Duties will include performing initial intakes and home visits for families to determine their needs and eligibility, provide advocacy for the family and complete reports necessary for the Hurricane Rebuilding Coordinator. Applicant will have to main- tain good interpersonal relationships with staff, clients and agencies at all times and work with community agencies and funders as need- ed. A minimum of 2+ years of related experience is required, Please submit resume in person of mail to 15 East Oak StL. Arcadia 34266; or fax to (863) 993-1264 or email to arichards@centrocampesino.org. The deadline for applicants is: October 19, 2005. cll0:13c 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 SREAL ESTATE 773-5994 NEW LISTING: 5 secluded acres with fishing pond. 3BR/2B 1990 M/H tin roof with wood siding. Includes all appliances. $119,500. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000. Large acreage available. Call for info., NEW LISTING: 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000. 10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre. We Have Buyers! ,We Need Listings! Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net clio:13 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1989 CHEV. VIN: 1GNDM15Z8KB247817 8:00 A.M., Oct. 28,2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 10:13c CLOTHES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, elec- tronlcs, sewing machine, furniture & misc. Sat. 8-2. 3025 Hobb Rd., Bowling Green. 2 1/2 miles off of SR 62 on right. 10:13p SATURDAY 362 ALTMAN RD. TVs, end tables, headache rack w/lights, bugshield w/screen, floor mats, housewares, clothes and toys. 10:13p ALL WOOD SET BUNK BEDS, bed- room suites, new white daybeds w/trundle, queen beds & twin beds. Miss Edna's Place. 767-8822. 10:6tfc SATURDAY and Sunday from 8-?? 3029 Meadow, Zolfo. Concrete steps and lots of other stuff. 10:13p John's Painting & Remodeling "Done right the first time" Free Estimates John D. Mayer, Jr. Cell 863-781-2606 Cell 863-445-0364 cl9:29-11:24D PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobeat Corvieo Troo Trimming Complete Tree Romoval *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Bil eshk Liene BC1230c1:2tf @gg IO g 2ltfc iconsad a Insurad N~I ee&pt M/CarVise Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT, INC. Fill Dirt Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 CLAN UP AVILBL -- *NEW LISTING 3 BR 2 Bth concrete block home w/20 acres good bearing citrus grove in western Hardee County. Call today for details. *NEW LISTING 45 acres Western Hardee County $9,500.00 per acre. *9.74 acres with a 1 to 2 acre stocked lake. Good area. Awesome homesite. $200,000. .5 acre tract cleared ready for homesite. Nice area $110,000. *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. .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. Call today for info. 10:13c Rock Driveways/Culverts Sand Zolfo Springs Mobile: (941) 456-6507 cl8:4tfc CarolTomblin CAROL'S _________ POOL SERVICE 0 Years Experience- Certilled & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 "Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4.281fc Why would you sell your house to Billy HillP He's Honest! He's Dependable! No APPRAISAL FEE No Commission Fee Billy Hill Quick Closings S He pays Cash! Call Billy Hill FIRST! (863) 781-1062 "OnTheJoO Agan" RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 Lonestar General Contractor Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Fax 863-773-9865 Office 863-773-4779 WE 1)0 IT ALL ..andWeA LW YS do it for ES $ It's no T i wonder --I---- - 4e Hardee SCounty". urns to us andsed for all their New and Used TIRE AND BRAKE needs! / We do Semi-Tires I & i Trailer Tires! / #1 Tag Team in J Town! . Come give' rs ustrCome give Donna Eures an us a try! Secretary S863-773-0777 116 REA Rd. -6 863-773-0727 Wauchula 863 l 7730727 (across from Wal-Mart) c18Bifc lM I 0 - Ilr I John Reschke CCC-0459251 cl4:21 tfc m 100 10A The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Ill....T he ,S~S~~w --, : ---- ; ; '_ .? '. i r SUNSET PARK YARD SALE, off South Florida Avenue. The whole neighbor- hood is getting together and having a yard sale. Each house will have some- thing for everyone. We are excited. Saturday, October 15 from 8 til ? 10:13p S SAT. 8-2. 407 MELENDY ST. 10:13p SATURDAY. Vintage Lane cedar chest, elliptical and weight machines, dish- es, etc. 509 E. Jones St., Bowling Green. 375-2751. 10:13p 1543 STENSTROM RD., Wauchula. Huge.three family. All size name brand clothes, movies, books, furni- ture, what-nots to much to list. Everything must go.. 10:13p SATURDAY, 8-??, 1025 KNOLLWOOD Circle. Household items, ping-pong table, lamps, toys, cloths, lots of stuff. 10:13p FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 8-?, 318 Riverside Dr., Riverview. Huge Sale! Loots of new clothing, infant- mens/womens plus sizes. Something for everyone! Also used knick-knacks, etc. 10:13p SATURDAY ONLY! 8 a.m.-?, 206 South 7th Ave., Wauchula, (863) 285-8416. Lots of tools! Skill saws, yard tools, tool boxes, fishing rods, knives, John Deere items, baby walkers, bicycles, roosters, kitchen chefs and lots more. 10:13c FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 7 a.m. ?? 421 East Banana St., BG. 10:13p CODE STEPS FOR MOBILE HOMES, set-up material blocks, anchors, skirting. Miss Edna's Place. 767-8822. 9:22tfc COMPLETE SERVICE for 100 amp service for mobile home, $150. 767- 8822. Wire to run to mobile home. S9:22tfc CORNER OF North 17 & Old Dixie Hwy. Furniture, kids clothes, baby items, dishes, toys, lots of misc. to much to name. Come hungry! Hot dogs, hamburgers sold also. 7:00 a..m.-? 10:13p SATURDAY, 7-12, 209 Riverside Dr., Wauchula. Multi-family. Children 0-5, like new baby furniture, dishwasher, household items. 10:13p oIURS.. FRI Furnishings. house-' h.,il applidnces linens knick-knacks. ail needs to go. 3032 Suwanee, Zolfo. 10:13p When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home. -Winston Churchill By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Purchasing limitations, tem- porarily boosted while the Hardee County School District attempted to repair and rebuild in the after- math of three hurricanes, now have been permanently raised. The School Board has voted to revise local purchasing policies to instead mirror the state policy for school boards. Hardee's rule had been tougher. So much so, in a summary of the proposed change, Deputy Superintendent Greg Dick wrote the hurricane recovery process revealed "that current purchasing limits restricted prudent purchasing decisions, slowed down projects and reduced local business partici- pation." Yet it was not a decision that came quickly or lightly.. It fol- lowed months of discussion in reg- ular meetings, a special workshop session and public advertisements of the proposed change. It also was not a decision that came unanimously. School Board members Tanya Royal and Gina Neuhofer voted against the switch.. Under the old rule, purchases under $5,000 did not require writ- ten price quotes. Purchases under $10,000 required three written quotes. And purchases $10,000 and over required advertising for bids... The new rule allows no quotes for purchases under $15,000. Purchases under $25,000 require three written quotes. And any- thing $25,000 or beyond must go. out to bid. "I made it clear at the workshop thqlI thought that jump was pretty severe." Royal said in discussion prior to the final vote. "It's 150 percent," she continued. "I talked with some community members who are afraid the good ol' boy sys- tem could come into play." "I've had some folks ask me about it as well,"- Neuhofer said. "I'm not comfortable with such a large increase." Deputy Superintendent Rocky Classifieds Kitchens responded, "I was in the district when we went to the current bid policy, and there were some of the same questions that have risen here today. A dollar is not worth what it was. When we went to the $10,000 limit, I could buy a main- tenance truck, a/c equipped and a lot of things." He continued, "I can't buy a maintenance truck for $10,000 any- more. I can't even buy a used one." Kitchens said the old policy required him to advertise for bids. He could not even negotiate a price with a local dealer. The last truck he bought, he said, came from a dealer in Vero Beach. "I know it's a big jump," Kitchens said, adding, "but it has been a long time since we addressed this issue." He said the change would "make purchasing easier." "You trust us with a little," Kitchens said. "Will you trust us with a lot?" Finance Director Greg Harrelson, who had researched state law on the matter, added, "I'm hoping this goes through. We don't have a purchasing depart- ment, so all purchase orders go through our department. It slows things down so much." It was noted that principals and directors still have to work within their budgets and, therefore, will still "shop around" for the best price. "It's a step.of faith," board mem- ber Wendell Cotton said. "Other school districts do it (follow the state's rule). It's something we need to face." Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones ,said school districts suffer :from more and more paperwork demands every year. "The bureau-" cracy has mushroomed. The board has the opportunity to cut through some of that. The bureaucracy makes us inefficient." Jones went on to note, "We're the most. watched organization- there is. We have four auditors with us right now. We have more auditors than employees! "This doesn't give anyone free rein, certainly not," he concluded. Board member Joe Jones asked about the truck purchase example. "When you buy a truck, you buy it off state bid?" "State bid is not always the best .price," Kitchens responded. "This leaves us room to do a little bit of negotiations. With today's money being what it is, I just think it's pru- dent." "Mr. Harrelson's not one I'd like to try to get around with spending any extra," Platt remarked. "He's pretty watchful about that." "Oh, yes, he is," Kitchens responded. "But there's not just one person doing it. Greg (Dick) will sign off on it. I will sign off on it." Referring to Royal's earlier con- cern and Kitchens' answer, Platt asked, "The small man has a better chance with this change than with- out it?" "It does give our local businesses a better shot," Kitchens said. A vote was taken, with the pro- posal passing 3-2. In other recent action, the board: *agreed to a subscription with Educational Options Inc. for a com- puter program allowing students to, earn credits toward graduation. The $5,500 cost allows unlimited student use, but with a maximum of 25 students at one time. *accepted a bid of $35,273 from Johnson Controls for air condition- ing in Building 6 at Bowling Green Elementary School. *approved contracts with Sevigny/Timmerman and Wal-Mart Vision Center for services to migrant children. Initial exams are $45, followups $15 and eyeglasses are $50. *learned a review committee has been appointed pursuant to the board's compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act. On the committee are Personnel Director Gary Moore, Educational Facilities Director Rob Krahl and Hardee Junior High Assistant Principal Doug Herron. *approved $74,281 for installa- tion of a tower for wide area net-. work wireless bandwidth for the new K-8 school. *accepted the resignations of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held to consider the first reading of the Town's new procurement ordinance. A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed ordinance at a Special Council Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2005, at 7:00 PM. in the Council Chambers at Zolfo Springs Town Hall at which time the Town Council will consider its adoption into law. The ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the office of the Town Clerk during regular working hours. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Any person who may wish to appeal any decision made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered therein, will need a verbatim record of the meeting for that appeal, and it is solely the responsibility of that person to ensure that such verbatim record is made and includes testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal is to be based. Honorable Marilyn Aker Mayor Attest: Charles Lairsey Interim Town Clerk 10:13c teachers Brianne Williamson, Wauchula Elementary and Dwayne Moore, of the high school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. *approved as substitute teachers George Flemer, Michelle Knight, David Michener, Tammy Noblett, Barbara Arnold, Louissa Froelich, Juliana Hensley, Tami Rhodes, Kara Spencer and Nola Thompkins. 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 diploma or equivalent with prior propane 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 cl7:28tfc School Board Ups Purchasing Limits Always A Welcome Sight At Home. At S ool O Vacation Wherever You Are! ; . .....................- . . ........ . ........... v .............. ............ 11 [ . ~t *+ ,...... % ~ ..4 THERE .. E .. 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SALE HOURS: GM CERTIFIED USED- -"---- MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am 8pm VEHICLES COME WITH SUNDAY Sam 5po A GM-Backed Limited Warranty SUDA 1a -p m R *24-Hour Roadside Assistance NEW SERVICE HOURS: A 108- Point MechanicaV MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30am-5:30pm Appearance Inspection SATURDAY 8am 6pm A 3-Day/150-Miles Closed SUNDAY Satisfaction Guarantee , SE HABLA ESPANOL WE GARANTEE TO BEAT YOUR BEST DEAL BY 55001 CuSolfm must pIeMent a local compelliWrs leiullma e ilied Mpriceor Wiien buyna order ofrIttiCalvehr oiMki t belinsockand comparbly equipped iffer val date of pubiation only. Coveltes and Duroamaxs Exclued. Not responsible for typographcal erroa ors or o taplw'cen eiros, Arcadia Chevy. Pontiac. Buick, Odsmotie is authorized to buy compeito" f vto'ls at price limntSd G . ueomer. Ifunable todoso, copeitobwo tl be deemed a'Witmailte aolfeiNottoti be utsred ln.ijilt '- .' any other offtters New vehilde payments based on a 48 mith lease 12k milyer WAC AII paymrnent include 53.006 cash or trade equity plus ta.g aend anile Usedventde payments based on 66mos. at 5 9% WAC. On seltactadt See Deale for dealer s. "' [o f -Vv"i Adw- low- URF41 WIHLM- IULMUIJ-jt ttjU&IAI IWIM MVIJ- -- --1 -- - S_ 41f r% IMS ll} i The Herald-Advocate Thursday, October 13, 2005 Thursday, October 13, 2005 PAGE ONE Cats And Red Devils Clash Friday Night By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate "It's the biggest game of the year, so far." Head coach Derren Bryan has taken advantage of a bye week for his team to heal and prepare for a tough challenge tomorrow (Friday) night in Avon Park. "If we win, we get,to the play- offs; if we lose, we put our destiny. in someone else's hands. Avon Park throws a lot, among the best we'll see this year. We'll have a job to beat them," said. Bryan, as he summed up the battle. If Hardee wins, then the Oct. 28 game at home against longtime rival DeSoto will loom even larger, as DeSoto handed Avon Park its' only loss.two weeks ago. The Cats and Red Devils may be pretty evenly matched. Red Devil quarterback Travis "T. K." Hill leads the Heartland stats in passing but for his 10 TDs, he has suffered six interceptions. Hardee quarterback Weston Palmer has the area's highest completion percent- age, has also thrown for 10 TDs and has only had three intercep- tions. One was against a tough Sebring team, but Palmer also had a pair of TD tosses against ,the streaks. Avon Park has a talented group of receivers, led by Rafael Johnson, who tops the Heartland., Gerrard Coleman also claims his share of catches. Palmer can go to Justin Woods, Jermain King, Chris Rich, or even backs Marc Hodges or Brad Gilliard on the short routes. The backfield is also rife with possibilities for both squads. Hill can use Karl "Bo" Commadore, James "Buster" Young, Kaneef Caldwell and possibly Jeff Cousins, who is coming back from an injury. Hardee counters with Hodges, Gilliard (recently dubbed Brad- illac), Jimmy Cimeus or Michael Carpenter. Both squads ha% e Vood kickers. Red Devil Michael \Va2goner Wilf' find his match in Cat kicker Pablo Anselmo and punter Will Krause. It may come down to heart and experience, where Hardee may have that key ingredient that pro- duces championships. The Cats have three consecutive 10-game. winning seasons. In the last three seasons, they have beaten Avon Park 43-15,' 17-13 and 13-7. Winning Stre 2001 10-26-01 Mulberry 11- 2-01 DeSoto 9- 6-02 9-13-02 9-20-02 9-27-02 10- 4-02 10-11-02 10-18-02 10-25-02 11- 1-02 11- 8-02, 9- 5-03 9-12-03 9-19-03 9-26-03 10- 3-03 10-10-03 10-17-03 10-24-03 10-31-03 11- 7-03 9- 3-04 9-10-04 9-17-04' 9-24-04 10- 1-04 10- 8-04 10-l5-04 10-22-04 10-29-04, 11- 5-04 8-26-05 9- 2-05 9- 9-05 9-16-05 9-23-15 9-30-05 10-14-05 10-21-05 10-28-05 11-, 4-05. A look 2002 Avon Park Okeechobee Kathleen Palmetto Bartow Lake Placid Sebring Lake Wales Mulberry DeSoto 2003 Fort Meade Estero Belen Jesuit Sebring Mulberry Palmetto Cocoa Beach Port Charlotte, Avon Park DeSoto egak road game for Hardee, which fin- ishes up with a trio of home games. Homecoming is Oct. 21 during the 26- 6 game against Haines City. 56-21 Oct. 28 is the annual tilt against DeSoto, the longest rivalry in the state, and a vastly improved squad 13- 7 this year. Florida High School 32- 0 Athletic Association rules this year 33- 7 mandate that district opponents be 28- 7 played on the fifth, seventh and 36- 7 ninth weeks of the season. 42- 6 The season finale is at home 48- 7 against Class 6A-District 2 Orlando 7- 0 Colonial on Nov. 4. 28- 7 40-21 14-13 35-23 49-30 21- 0 51-21 27-17 49- 3 45-28 17-13 50- 0 2004 Fort Meade 28-26 Estero 29- 6 Belen Jesiut 20-18, Sebring ,22- 3 Mulberry 35- 0 Palmetto 24- 7 Coca Beach 47- 6 Port Charlotte 21- 7 Avon Park 43-15 DeSoto 19- 7 2005 C.C.Mariner 23-10 Fort Meade 27-10 Port Charlotte 34-14 St. Pete Ca. 34-10 Bartow, 21-14 Sebring 21-13 Avon Park Haines City DeSoto Orlando Colonial at year-to-date statistics for the Wildcats shows them outscoring ,the first six season opponents by a combined 200 to 61. Hardee has compiled more passing yardage and over twice the rushing yards of their opponents. 'The Cats have been threatened but not beaten. This is the final regular season YEAR-TO-DATE Passing completions, attempts and interceptions Passing yards Rushing attempts/yards Total yards Turnovers First Downs Penalties/lost yardage Scoring B1y Quarters: HARDEE Opponents 24 20 HARDEE OPPONENTS 46-74-3 44-77-6 545 205/1,296 1,701 .10 71 45/421 34 42 07 13 499 172/593 1,086 13 34 46/354 60 200 21- 61: HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP!' Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer Sto be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message ) GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS Stop by and see why so many neighbors. from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in s.4 the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor 4, 11 years running and been a member of 1 '-Ford's 300/500 Club for 19 years. Thanks ,k" again and stop by soon. T STEDEA Ft. Meade 9flc 0 E 800-226-3325 I Race registration begins at the Hardee County Family YMCA 610 W. Orange Street. We will start the race across the street at the Jr. High on Florida Avenue. av'Us zslog F6 "-Ashbe0 S"aVL 'i% DWIB 5 rm9 cp~ 1st Ave Davi St .wepd Eat amton S Start- Florida Avenue Right turn on to Stenstrom Right turn on to Hanchey Right turn on to Main Street Right turn on to 9th Ave. Right turn on to Orange Street -FINISH LINE- YMCA Parking Lot dy RmvRl Rd Pldm.An St 8 II L W Gqq~.tnA SI U U k U Wu.hwSs LAU Dr Sltontom Rd .10:13C Oct. 13 HJHS Softball Hill-Gustat HOME 4:30 p.m. Swimming Frostproof Away 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 Varsity Football Avon Park Away 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 Swimming Districts TBA Away TBA Volleyball Districts DeSoto Away TBA Oct. 18 HJHS Football Lake Placid Away 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Cross Country Alumni Run HOME 5:00 p.m. Oct. 21 Varsity Football Haines City HOME 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 HJHS Football DeSoto HOME 5:30 p.m. Swimming Regionals TBA TBA Cross Country : District TBA TBA Oct. 27 JV Football Sebring Away 7 p.m. Start Training Now! S EDU Veteran's Day Route 2B The lieraid-Advocate, October 13, 2005 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 MENDOZA-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 thp 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 November 3, 2005, at 1:30 p.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET, oWAUCHULA, FLORIDA, lor ,an ADVISORY HEARING in this 'iat- 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 PERSONALLY APPEAR 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) 1-800-955- 8779. via Florida Relay Service. "DATED THIS 26 day of September, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK Carla Nava. as his Deputy Clerk 9:29-1 0:20c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT S OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP000128 IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA M. KLEIN, - deceased / NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate oft LINDA M. KLEIN, deceased, File Number 252005CP000128, is pend- ing in the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida. Probate Division. the address of which is Post Office, Drawer 1749. Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name and address of the personal representative and the per- sonal representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE: NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that chal- lenge the validity of the will, the qual- ifications of the personal represent- tive, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objec- tions with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON, THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITH THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of S this Notice is October 6, 2005. Personal Representative: ELOISE RANGEL 9352 Calle Kuehn Tucson, Arizona 85715 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kenneth B. Evers, of KENNETH B. EVERS, P.A. Florida Bar No. 0054852 Post Office Drawer 1308 Wauchula, FL 33873-1308 (863) 773-5600 10:6-13c 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 December 1, 2005, at 1:30 p.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 thepro, ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1- 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955- 8779, via Florida Relay Service. DATED THIS 7th day of October, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK C. Nava. as his Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRI AND FOR HARDEE CC STATE OF FLORII JUVENILE DIVISIC CASE NO. IN THE INTEREST OF: K., H.., a/k/a K., M. H. DOB: 09/13/91' Child. SUMMONS AND NOTI HEARING THE STATE OF FLORIDA 1 ;Karen Lynn High Mother of K. H., a white fe born on September 13, 19 YOU ARE HEREBY NO' a. motion under oath has be the Department of Chi Families in the ,above ste which seeks to place the c ter care: - .: K. H. a white female ch born on September 1.3 and you are hereby COMM personally, appear before ORABLE Robert L. Doy Judge, on October 27, 20 p.m.,; at the HARDEE COURTHOUSE, 417 WE STREET, WAUCHULA, FLO MOTION HEARING in this YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AN ATTORNEY REPRESE THIS MATTER. IF YOU AFFORD AN ATTORNEY,' BE PRESENT AND REQU THE COURT APPOINT A NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WA In accordance with the with Disabilities Act, pe disabilities needing a spec modation to participate in ceeding should contact thi or agency sending the not South 6th Avenue, Wai 33873, telephone (863) 77 later than seven days prior ceeding. If hearing impaired 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 8779, via Florida Relay Se DATED THIS 7th day o 2005. B. HUGH BRADL as his Di AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST CRYSTAL RIVERA; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION DEFENDANTS) / RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to .an Order Granting the Motion to Reset Foreclosure Sale dated October 3, 2005 entered in Civil Case No. 25-03-CA-649 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HARDEE County, WAUCHU- LA, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at NORTH FRONT DOOR of the HARDEE County Courthouse, 417 WEST MAIN ST., WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 26 day of October, 2005 the fol- lowing described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: THE SOUTH 14 FEET OF LOT 3. AND THE NORTH 61 FEET OF LOT 4, ALL IN BLOCK "A", BEST SUBDIVISION, BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOKI 4, PAGE 53. Dated this 3 day of OCTOBER, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Connie Coker SDeputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per- sons with disabilities needing a spe- cial accommodation should contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the HARDEE County Courthouse6 at (941)-773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. 10:6-13c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 252005DR000531. STEPHANIE STEPHENS Petitioner, and DAVID STANFORD JR., Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To:' DAVID STANFORD JR., Popash Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 r YOU AtRE NOTIFIED that an action 10:13-11:3c has been filed against, you and, that T OF THE you are required, to serve a copy of, CUIT IN your written defenses, if any, to it on UNTY, STEPHANIE STEPHENS,. whose AY address is 313 Georgia St. Wauchula, DA FL 33873, on or before October 28, ON 2005, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at P.O. DRAWER CJ-92-297 1749 Wauchula, FL 33873, before ser- vice on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you- for the relief demanded in the peti- tionr. S. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders,'are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's ICE OF Office. You may review these docu- ments upon request.' .L You must keep the Clerk of the TO: Circuit Court's Office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current. Address; Florida female child Supreme Court Approved Family Law 91 Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address TIFIED that on record at the clerk's office. een filed by WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida ildren and ,Family Law Rules of Procedure, rled Court, requires certain automatic disclosure child in fos- of documents and information. Sh; .o -'Failure to comply can result in sanc- tionst including dismissal or striking ild of pleadings. 3, 1991 DATED September 26, 2005. HANDED to CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT the HON- 'el; Circuit By: Diana V )05, at,1:30 Deputy ,COUNTY 9:29 EST MAIN )RIDA. for a matter. r TO HAVE NT YOU IN CANNOT YOU MUST JEST; THAT N ATTOR- NT ONE. Americans rsons ,with dlal accom- n this pro- e individual ice at 1014 uchula, FL 3-3227, not r to the pro- *d, (TDD) 1- 1-800-955- rvice. if October, LEY. CLERK C. Nava deputy Clerk S0:13,20c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO: 25-03-CA-649 CENDANT MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A CO COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGE, PLAINTIFF VS. DAVID RIVERA, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DAVID RIVERA; CRYSTAL RIVERA, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,' GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS. CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIR( IN AND FOR HARDEE COU FLORIDA CASE NO: 25 2005 CA 000 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUCHULA, a national banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS WAYNE LANHAM, et Defendant. / NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER NOTICE IS GIVEN that purs the Final Judgment of Forec dated October 3, 2005, in the styled cause, I will sell to the and best bidder for cash in the Front Door of the Hardee Courthouse. in Wauchula, Flo 11:00 a.m. on the 26 day of C 2005, the following described ty set forth in the order o Judgment: That portion.of Block 16 o Carlton and McEwen Add to the City of Wauchula, Flo lying East of an alley run thru said Block and fur described as follows: Begi the NE corner of said Fracti Block 16 and run West 74 thence South 205 feet; thi East 29 1/2 feet; thence Northeasterly direction P.O.B.; LESS the follow described property: Begli the SW corner of East 1/ Block 16 of Carlton. McEwen Addition to the Cit Wauchula for P.O.B.; run thi Northwest along West boun 75.5 feet; thence North 4- East 72.15 feet to point on East boundary of East 1/ Block 16; thence south a East boundary 111.71 fee point In South boundary of 1/2 of Block .16; the Southwesterly along Sc boundary to P.O.B.; all lying THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 being in the East 1/2 of Block 16 of Carlton and McEwen Addition to the City of Wauchula, Florida. Physical Address 207 W. Palmetto Wauchula FL 33873 "If you are a person with a disabili- 'ty 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 Notice of Sale; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770. DATED this 3 day of October, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court By:Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 10:6-13c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 25 2005 CA 000422 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUCHULA, a national banking corporation . Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS WAYNE LANHAM,. JOYCE HYDER; BECKY HYDER and HENRY HYDER Defendants.' / NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, dated October 3, 2005, in the above styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the North Front Door of the Hardee County Courthouse, in Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 26 day of October, 2005, the following described proper- ty set forth in the order, of Final Judgment: Lots 1 to'4 inclusive, Block 5 of Wildwood Subdivision to the Town of Bowling Green,Florida, as per Plat Book 2, Page 19, public records of Hardee County, Florida. Physical Address 5119 Cliett Rodd, Bowling Green, Florida "If you are a person with a disabili- ty 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 daysoof your receipt of this Notice of Sale; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770. DATED this 3 day of October, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court By:Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 10:6-13c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY-' PROBATE DIVISION :FILE NO. 252005CP000125 IN RE: ESTATE OF IDA WILLODENE FREEMAN a/k/a IDA W. FREEMAN, deceased / . Smith NOTICE TO CREDITORS y Clerk -lo0:20c The administration of the estate of IDA WILLODENE FREEMAN, also OF known as IDA W. FREEMAN, CUIT deceased, whose date of death was INTY, January 19, 2003, and whose social security number is 263-50-8374, is )421 pending in the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Divisiion, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name and address of the Personal Representative, and the Personal Representative's attor- ney are set forth below. al All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or 45 .unliquidated claims, on whom a copy uant to of this notice is served must file their luant to claims with this Court WITHIN THE closure LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE highabovest DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION highest OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER e North THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY County OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. rida, at " october, All other creditors of the decedent proper- and persons, having claims or )f Final demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS 4 the AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST itlon PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. rida, ning ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN other THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH IN in at 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE onal CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. feet; NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME ence PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY in CLAIM FILED TWO. (2) YEARS OR ing MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S In at DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 2 of The date of the first publication of and this Notice is October 6, 2005. encey of Personal Repirsentative: dary CARLOS ROY JOHNSON 8y20" 1315.Dena Circle the. Wauchula; FL 33873 2 of Attorney for Personal Representative: long Kenneth B. Evers, Esquire t to KENNETH B. EVERS, PA. East Florida Bar No. 0054852 once Post Office Drawer 1308 south Wauchula, FL 33873-1308 and (863) 773-5600 10:6-13c WELCOME WRITER COURTESYPHOTO Missy Carlton's kindergarten class was treated to a special visi- tor this August. Gayle Knight was there to share a book she had written and illustrated for the new students at Wauchula Elementary. She has also written a book that will be published in November. Shown with Knight are (bottom, from left) Maria, Paniagua, Brooke Shaw, Katherine McClellan and Corie Benton;,, (top) Jasmine Martinez, Hope Elliott, Taylor Bone, Ellie Palmer: and Gracie Albritton. LifeLinks ... By Carolyn Hendry Wyatt Extension Agent HALLOWEEN SAFETY 'Since October is Children's Environmental Health Month as well as V Halloween, this is a good time to provide you with some information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Halloween safety. Here are some tips on costume design: *For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim cos- tumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting good .stores,... *To easily see and be seen, children should carry flashlights. *Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. *Children should wear well-fitting sturdy shoes. Mother's high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. *Hats-and scarves should be tied securely to. prevent them from slip- ping over children's eyes. *Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than having a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, how- 'ever, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. *Sword, knives and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material. Here are some more helpful tips to help keep all of our children safe this Halloween: *Treats --- Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has care- fully examined them for evidence of tampering. *Flame Resistant Costumes Look for this label, which indicates the item will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source. To minimize the risk of contact with candles or other sources of ignition, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. *Pedestrian Safety Young children should always be accompanied 'by an adult or an older responsible child. All children should walk, not run. from house to house and use the sidewalk, if available, rather than walk in the street. *Choosing Safe Houses: Children should go only to homes where the residents are known, and to thosewhouses thathave outside lights on as a sign of welcome. Children should never enter a home or apartment unless they are accompanied-by a responsible adult. Some parents and families are choosing to accompany their children to Halloween carnivals and Fall Festival celebrations that some communities f and churches are now providing as an alternative to trick-or-treating house to house. Whatever iay yu choose-tocelebrate, hopefully the information provided here'will help this Halloween be a safe and fun holiday for you and your family. For more information contact the Hardee County Extension Service at 773-2164. FLORIALVSTC ARKTRPR * ' FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE For the week ended October 6, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 13,031 compared to last week 14,071 and 20,201 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 lower, feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs', 150.00-220.00; 300-400 lbs., 122.00-158.00; and 400-500 lbs., 108.00-135.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 130.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs., 110.00-142.00; and 400-500 lbs., 100.00-122.00. Slaiughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 41.00-46,00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 54.00-65.00. SSink The Winner! SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON Jnll ADO Kirvricicri *k* ',- October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B HJHS Softball Nips Avon Park 10-9 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate In a home thriller, the Hardee Junior High School softball squad stretched for a 10-9 win. In the Oct. 3 'game, Hardee picked up its second victory over Avon Park, also beating that team on Sept. 15. This win moved Hardee above the .500 mark with a 4-3 record, with only three games left in the season. After road games at Lake Placid and DeSoto, Hardee is home today (Thursday) for the season finale against DeSoto. Game is 4:30 at the Recreation 'Complex Field 1 off Altman Road just north of the high school. Against Avon Park, the junior Lady Cats allowed a pair of first inning scores by the junior Lady Red Devils in inning one, before Amber Hines struck out the side. Hardee evened the score with a pair of tallies in the home half of the first. Chelsey Steedley and Lindy Rossman came around to score on a Kristina Garcia hit to right field. Garcia, Hines and Caitlin Chason were stranded when the final out occurred. The teams also traded scores in the second stanza. Avon Park got one on a walk and stolen bases, while Steedley doubled and came- home on an error for Hardee's tally. Avon Park forged ahead again with a run in the third on a walk and an error. Another trio of Avon Park scores came in the top of the fourth on a pair of walks, a hit and an error. Avon Park led 7-3. Hardee got one back in the bot- tom of the fourth when Kayla Owens singled to right field and advanced around the bases, scoring on a Halley Marshall hit. Avon Park made it 8-4 with a run in the fifth. Hardee countered with it'sown score when Hines walked and rushed home on an Owens hit. Avon Park kept up its scoring with another run in the fourth, with a walk, a steal and single plating one batter. It was 9-5. Hardee knotted it at 9-9 with a quartet of scores in the home half of the sixth. Kyndall Robertson drew a walk and Marshall followed with a triple. Kate Krause also walked and Hines doubled, coming home on an overthrow. Putting up a run each inning, Avon Park could not score in the top of the seventh, and final, inning, leaving the bases stacked. After a strikeout, Steedley was safe on second on an error by the third sacker. An error on a Marshall hit allowed Steedley to race home with the winning run. Other junior Lady Wildcats con- tributing were Lenora Shoffner, Heather St. John, Paige Clark, Marissa Shivers, Eryn Mahoney, Kara Norris and Courtney Chason. I From The Friday, Oct. 13, 1944 THE FLORIDA ADVOCATE ~~ W.E. Cochrane Will Head Local C. of C. ~~ Former Local Boy (John Robert Maddox) Killed In Action ~~ Four Sons Of Peter Albritton Wounded ~~ Two (Lorne Yetter and George H. Carlton) Wounded In Action ~~ Gettys Carlton Is Out Again After Operation ~~ Doyle C. Spears Is Given A Promotion ~~ Burton Made County Prosecuting Att'y SEND YOUR SERVICE MAN The Florida Advocate He will appreciate it every week in the year. BETTER THAN A LE'IT'ER FROM HOME ; ^ I PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The junior high Lady Wildcats went over the .500 mark with a 10-9 win over Avon Park. Seated (from left) are Chelsey Steedley, Caitlin Chason, Heather St. John, Amber Hines and Courtney Chason; kneeling are Eryn Mahoney, Kate Krause, Kayla Owens, Lindy Rossman, Kara Norris and Marissa Shivers; standing are assistant coach Beth Sasser, manager Ashley Albritton, Lenora Shoffner, Kyndall Robertson, Paige Clark, Halley Marshall, Kristina Garcia and head coach Patrick Mahoney. 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Barto 105 VanFletD /Lae a' *7 .R6o ./Not e6 fg 7US2 / South.Sebringsi863* *S. /Oe, *e20 Suh arttAe./Acai 11 *. Ok -tret(w .). oici*a oweaene D.-ENE Pet Of The Week 4B The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 PRECo Takes $20,000 To Katrina Victims When Peace River Electric Cooperative employees learned of the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the toll it took on a sister electric cooperative, they knew that had to do something to help. Coast Electric Power Associ- ation was heavily damaged in the. storm that wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast region between New Orleans and Mobile, its electric dis- tribution system 100 percent dis- abled. Coast EPA, located in Bay St. Louis, Miss., has more than 70 employees who lost everything they owned when Katrina slammed into the coast with record storm surge, hurricane forcewinds and multiple tornadoes. Each of the 210 employ- ees had suffered some type of crip- COURTESY PHOTO Peace River Electric Cooperative employee Barry Terrell signs a personal check as he donates to Hurricane Katrina victims at a sister cooperative. 7 "*HF^' '-- General Manager Bill Mulcay prepares a corporate check dona- tion for a Bay St. Louis cooperative whose employees were dev- astated by Hurricane Katrina. MY UNCLE KONG ,.| AT THE' BARBER SHOP , By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry SDVM .. Dr.Hendry I grew up in Wauchula in the 40s and 50s as part of a large family on the Smith side and a very close family on the Hendry side. I was also blessed with a lot of really wonderful uncles. I had Uncle Kelly Roberts, Uncle Sidney Waters, Uncle Dow Durrance, Uncle Barney Prescott and Uncle King Kong Smith. All of these men affected my life in so many ways. They had one thing in common; they were all cattlemen. As a child I spent a great deal of time at their homes, but the uncle that was the most entertaining was Uncle King Kong Smith. Actually his name was Harold Smith, but he was given the name King Kong in high school and when he died his name was listed in the phone book as King Kong Smith. He was better known to his family as Kong and that is what every- body called him. The name King Kong fit the man. He was a wonderful storyteller and a mentor to a kid (me) who got to spend some time with him. He would come by my dad's station and pick me up or come by my house and say "Come on, go with me boy" and he would light up my life for a day or a day and a half. The first time I ever went turkey hunting he took me and the first time I ever worked cows with a large cow crew it was with Uncle Kong. I also remember one of the most exciting rides I ever took in a pickup truck was with Uncle Kong going through Monkey Island in Grandma's old Ford running over saplings about 3 inches in diameter at 45 miles an hour. He was what I consider a "color- ful commentator on life" to a 10-year;old boy. Kong was known as a people person, a real man's man and was also the kind of man who wouldn't back off from a scrap. H was a physically massive man, rodeo bulldogger and a cowboy. Sometimes I think he was a Robin Hood kind of guy and when be did get into a scrap it was almost always on somebody else's behalf. I had lunch with James Carlton last Sunday and we got to talking about Uncle Kong. Just about everybody in Hardee County who ever knew him has a story about him. I am goingto try to stick to my own stories, but I thought James had one that illustrated precisely, not only his kinder, gentler side, but also the tough side of Kong. It seems when James was just a boy he was sitting in a Nlincy's barber shop and was second in line to get his hair cut. About that time a produce buyer came in and said he was busy and he didn't have time to wait He demanded a hair cut NOW. He insisted on having the next chair and even offered to buy it, but James said he was in a hurry too. About that time Kong walked in. He sat down and lis- tened to what was going on for a few minutes. He looked at James and asked, "Son do you want to let this man get his hair cut before yours?" James told him "No sir, I have somewhere I need to go." Then Kong stood up and told the produce buyer that the boy didn't want to give up his spot. The guy pitched a fit and asked Kong who he thought he was and what right he had to butt into this.' Kong looked around, then stood up, crossed those massive arms across his chest and politely told the man if he didn't leave he was going to mop up the floor with him. The producer buyer decided he didn't need a hair cut as bad as he thought he did and left (the barber shop abruptly. I had never heard this story about Kong, but it was typical of his compassion for others. 915N. 6thAve. Pet Care 773-6783 Wauchula Center ,o pling loss due to the hurricane. Even before the storm had com- pletely passed, PRECo employees were already talking about ways they could help hurricane victims in the aftermath. They knew from" first-hand experience what it is like to suffer a catastrophic loss in'a hur- ricane. In the very active 2004 hurricane season, PRECo took hits from three hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne and lost all electric ser- vice in parts of its 10-county territo- ry. PRECo employees know that if not for the donations and assistance from other electric cooperatives around the nation, their lives and livelihood could not have been restored. PRECo and Coast EPA are mem- bers of a network of electric coop- eratives named Touchstone Energy. These- cooperatives, though inde- pendently operated, feel a deep bond with their counterparts around the country. Whenever disaster strikes, be it hurricane, flood, ice storm or some other tragedy, Touchstone Energy cooperatives render aid by providing trucks, workers and anything else neces- sary until the disability has passed. PRECo and a few local commu- nity service organizations collected and sent over $20,000 in cash dona- tions to the employees of Coast EPA. Two weeks ago Brad Kimbro, PRECo's vice president of market- ing and member services, traveled to Coast EPA with check in hand to personally deliver the much-needed aid to their hurting employees. Said Kimbro, "Our sister Touch- stone Energy cooperatives came together and helped us last year when our electric system was dev- astated by three hurricanes, and we are honored to continue the legacy of cooperatives helping coopera- tives. Our employees' efforts truly demonstrate the power of human connections through.neighbor help- ing neighbor. We -stand shoulder to shoulder, across the miles and across the Gulf of Mexico, to render this much-needed aid to Coast EPA employees. We care about our elec- tric cooperative family and will not let a call for help in a time of crisis go unnoticed." Peace River Electric has vowed continued support of its newly adopted friends across the Gulf, pledging not to forget them in their hour of need. The worst of nature often brings out the best in friends and neighbors, and PRECo employ- ees are dedicated to see these folks through the worst of times into a new beginning. Letter To The Editor Teddy Bears Donated For Hurricane Victims Dear Editor, Thanks to all Hardee County res- idents, (and many from 'outside Hardee County) for your generous support of the Stuffed Ani- mals/Teddy Bears for children dis- placed by Hurricane Katrina.. There were many who gave their prized collection, which they had accumulated over many years. The youth were also very involved as they gave their special teddy bear/doll/stuffed animal amounting to 750 collected through the schools. ., Thanks also to Mid Florida Hardware for allowing a drop-off box for the donations, which col- lected over 500. Many churches were. involved with Fort Meade Methodist having a "Teddy Bear Sunday" and collecting over 200. A total of 2,285 teddy bears and A Daily Thought THURSDAY Know therefore, that the Lord God is God. He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) FRIDAY We must keep our eyes on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. Hebrews11:2a (PME) SATURDAY When Abraham was 99 years old, God appeared to him and told him, "I am the Almighty, God; obey Me and live as you should." Genesis 17:1 (TLB) SUNDAY Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. '. I Corinthians 16:13-14 (RSV) MONDAY God, Your ways are holy. No god is as great as our God. You are the God who does miracles; You have shown people Your power. Psalm 77:13-14 (NCV) TUESDAY Here is the test by Which we can make sure we are (followers) of Christ; whoever claims to be dwelling in Him (as a Christian), binds himself to live as Christ Himself lived. I John 2:7 (NEB) WEDNESDAY So, do not fear, for I am with you; do not be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 4:10 (NIV) 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. other stuffed toys were donated, and a big thank you to the various groups who helped with the deliv- ery to Louisiana and Mississippi areas. Thanks to each person who gave so generously. There will definitely 'be many children who will smile and .hug their new pal and know that there are many good people who love and care for them. Any group that is going to assist with the hurricane Katrina or Rita recovery and wishes to take with them some Teddy bears/stuffed ani- mals, please let me know. Marie Hodge 754 Sumner Rd. Wauchula 863-767-1451 Cross Cour Well In Hi By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Coach Don Trew was pleased with the efforts of his cross country runners in the huge field at the flrunners.com marathon on Sept. 30. Although not all the boys squad showed up for the Friday meet at Dade City, Hardee girls finished 32nd among the more-than-100 high school teams participating, especially considering the hard run at Highlands Hammock the previ- ous day. They were regrouping by Monday morning for the Hardee In itationad at Pioneer F'arl on Tue-daj io'" tiis ,-.eek. There i. aa pi,.sible iace t.idj\ IThur'dat ) and another inC\ Thursda', at the V ildcj Alumni Run. Di.,trict competition is the \%eek 0: ()ct. 25. Hardee ,as in 2A DistriLe' i:. ha, but pemioned to be included t. ith Distric 5. Location .of the district run '.-vs unknot~ n at press time i j- i eeL end's run in Dade entry Does age Meet City, there were 5,147 runners. the largest cross country meet in Florida, and possibly the nation,, said Trew. More than 2,100 were high school varsity runners The rest were junior varsity, middle school or college runners, one al former Lady Cat Megan Bumby who finished in 25:51 in limberine up for track at Warner Southern. There were 155 boys arsit'. .teams in the run. Only three Wildcats of the six on the squad showed up for the meet. Three arc no longer on the squad, said Tre,.. Jose Gutierrez was best for Hardee. 63rd overall 'with a time of IQ 33 Justin Hine; \-.as 1O6th at 22 I- and Juan Rdringuez ran at 32.-40 For the girls, first in for Hardec v.as Nlaricela Gal'. n. coming ii 162nd oLerajl i nth a time ot 2S.2S Lize NMiller f.s f..ur places back i1 2,. 44 Nland\ Curnelius came in ji 2'-i'u. C\nthia Briseno aat J 09i. and NancN Ram;iez at 33 u0. Cind', L1obia finished ar 33:5' and Chrsurina Bdilloh at 33:5J. iolen Nugges By Lorraine and John Gillespie : .- Alpha & Omega Freedom Mrn series of Wauchula And He replied to him, you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself -Matt. 22:37-39 i Do we really love the Lord with all our hearts? We don't know our n,. . hearts until we are tested. In I John 4:17-18, it tells us if we really know H1, love for us we will not fear. Fear is a big thing in our lives. We fear more than we want to admit. We are afraid of what tomorrow will bring: car wrecks; losing our jobs; something happening to our parents, kids and grandkids, our spouse; hav- ing enough money; and on and on. So, do we really know His love toward us? How can we really love a God we can't trust with our lives and future? Think about that! Then the Scriptures go on to say we are to love our neighbors as our- selves. Most of us don't love ourselves, so how can we love our neighbors The only way we can love ourselves is to know God's unconditional love for us in spite of the things we have done in our lives. We must know His grace, and mercy for us and the forgiveness He has for our sins. We say we know all this, and yet we carry guilt and shame around us. If we continue to judge ourselves, we will judge our neighbor also instead of forgiving and loving him as the Word tells us to do. A Golden Nugget would be to come to now what it means to be saved and who we are in Christ. PRESBYOPIA HAPPENS. If this looks familiar, we have something you need. Progressive lenses from Varilux. They're made especially for people with presbyopia or over-forty eyesight. Because they let you see near, far and everything in between-all in one unblurred motion, all with one pair of lenses'and without the annoying lines that usually accompany them. So you can look up, down and all around without missing a single detail. Like, say, the kickoff. VARILUX'o Revolutionary lenses 3 K NOW6- I I I _ I I October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS I I,,l MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Yogurt, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage on a Bun (Salad Tray, M enusPinto Beans, Applesauce, Juice, Roll) and Milk TUESDAY Quintet Place First In Swim By JOAN SEAMAN : Of The Herald-Advocate Two girls and three boys took . first-place in a tough home meet last week. Kaitlin Justice and Courtney SNicholson each won a girls event rand Tyler Robertson, Casey Brutus and Walter "Boomer" Olliff, took wins in boys competition. -' Overall, Hardee had a hard time with the very strong Sebring squads which came to visit on Tuesday. Results from the weekend `'Heartland diving and swimming Championships were not available Sat press time. This week, the teams were at the Rodvy Gaines Pool in Winter Ha en Tuesday to compete against Lake Wales, Bartow and Sebring. The tri-match today (Thursday) will be at the Lake Wales YMCA pool, with Frostproof the host team and Sebring also winning., Class 1A District 5 swimming is next week, with regional competi- tion the following week for those .who qualify. The state finals are at .-the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Nov. 4-5. In last week's home meet, "'Hardee boys trailed Sebring 175- '113, while the Lady Wildcats were "defeated 201-99. -,: It was a pair of freshmen girls taking wins for Hardee. Justice g,-came in over four seconds faster ,.,,that her Lady Streak opponent in Sthe 100 freestyle, while Nicholson Swas 15 seconds ahead of Maggie Celentano of Sebring in the 500 1 freestyle, . On the boys side of the ledger, freshman Robertson got Hardee's first win in the 100 freestyle 1.68 seconds better than Streak Matthew Vickers. .Senior Olliff was next, winning the 500 freestyle nearly two full minutes ahead of Jesse Dombroski. The third Hardee win came by junior Brutus in the 100 breaststroke, just 24 hundredths of a second ahead bf Quinlan Wolfe.' Hardee also had a bunch of sec- ond-place points. For the girls, Freshman Alex White was just 10 hundredths of a second ahead of Rachael Blackman to claim second 'in the 50 freestyle. Nicholson was .second in the. 200 freestyle, just ahead of teammate Brittany Wiggins. Another freshman Becky Quinones was second in the 200 individual medley, ahead of team- mate Christina English. Justice was second in the 100 backstroke. Other Hardee girls picking up points were Katie Jernigan, Katiana Pesquera, Mindy Stevens, Sarah Ezelle, Michelle Beck, Shelby Durrance, Brandy Ford and captain Amanda Quinones. Hardee boys taking second place were Brutus in the 200 freestyle, Ryan Abbott in the 50 freestyle, Olliff in the 100 backstroke and relay teams in both the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Robertson, Brutus, Olliff and Chris Reid were second in the medley relay and Joe Porter joined Robertson, Olliff and Brutus to place second in the freestyle relay. Other boys picking up points for Hardee included Cory Dudek, Will Stephens, Kyle Clanton, Sean McCandless, Jerrod Hendry, Tony Stevens, Bradley Adcox, Dusty Spears and Sheldon Hartman. Wauchyla Garbage Cost May Rise By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate An eight percent increase in SWauchula garbage bills may be in the planning stage. Barely mentioned at the end of i Monday evening's City Commission meeting, the increase would amount to about $1.33 for S'garbage collection and forty cents on the garbage assessment. The increase would make resi- dential garbage collection $17.97 per month and assessment $5.45. There would be corresponding 'increases in business pickups and assessments. Finance Director James, Braddock said an ordinance would be prepared for first reading at the Nov. 14 meeting. City Manager Rick Giroux explained that the trash pickup rev- enue wasn't fully meeting, its expense, short about $85,000 a year. City utility covenants and rules require each utility to meet its expenses without using funds from ? others. In other action, the commission: -approved closing' Seventh Avenue from Heritage Park to Orange Street for Pumpkins in the Park Nov. 5. Main Street Inc. exec- utive director Megan McKibben said it was better to keep Main Street open. It workedout well dur- ing the recent tag sale, for passers- >by to notice the event and stop in. SCommissioner Amy McClellan inquired '\hy the Heritage Park' fountain was not running and was dirty. Public Works director Ray vIcClellan said they were waiting .'or parts for the pump but the foun-' 'ain would be cholorinated in the meantime because of algae 'buildup. -learned ordinance updates are in the works to strengthen code enforcement. Giroux said one on 'exterior and property maintenance ,od 'be ready for reading at the N'.ovember meeting. S McClellan said it has been more 'than 12 months since hurricanes damaged area homes and business- es. There %\ere many programs to 'help those needing housing assis- ance and those making no effort to repair or replace theirs should be .ited, she said. Police Chief Bill eattie said with the commission's, support, his office would proceed. he support was unanimous. -decided Trick or Treat would be on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 pm. -made no decision on two names for people to be added to the Historical Preservation Board to fill two vacancies. Other members of the board are Sylvia Collins, Brook Larrison, Tanya Royal, Candace Preston and Oneita Revell. -approved a resolution endors- ing a collaborative effort by the county and municipalities in requests for the Nov. 1 legislative meeting to develop potable water and wastewater system up and down the U. S. 17 corridor to accommodate economic develop- ment . -approved a resolution extend- i"ig an agreement with Chastain- Skillman for engineering for the' expansion of the city's wastewater system and effluent line. I -approved a resolution asking the city and county's designation as an Enterprise Zone be extended to 2015. The designation added points on grant application and other fund requests. The current designation expires in December. -approved a resolution adopt- ing the county's comprehensive emergency management plan. -approved ordinances for sev- eral rezones as there was no oppo- sition during public hearings. One is the Christian parcel at 101 S. Third Street, changing it from R1A-single family residential to P 1 professional/neighborhood commercial. Commissioners Clarence Bolin and David Royal abstained as they have some involvement with the property. Another is for the Fallon proper- ties at 109 and 113 W. Bay Street, changing them from low density, residential to downtown commer- cial. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease .a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem.', Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray, Whole Kerrn Corn, Peanut Butter Cookieo, Juice Bar) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Corndog or Hamburger Gravy (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Juice, Roll) and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Lasagna (Salad Tray, Garden Peas, Pears, Juice, Roll) and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Danish, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Tacos or Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Juice, Jell-O) and Milk I JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Yogurt, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Pinto Beans & Ham, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Juice, Roll) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Buttered Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Deli Turkey Sandwich or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Lettuce & Tomato, Juice Bar, Whole Kernel Corn, Peanut Butter Cookies) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: hamburger Gravy or Pepperoni Pizza or Corndog (Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Juice, Fruit Snack, Roll) and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk, Lunch: Cheese Pizza or PB&J Sandwich or Lasagna (Tossed Salad, Garden Peas, Waldorf Salad, Pears, Juice, Roll) and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Danish, Peaches, Juice, Milk Lunch: Tacos or Pepperoni Pizza or Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Rounds, Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O, Juice) and Milk SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Yogurt, Juice, Milk Lunch: Sausage Link on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, Applesauce, Pinto Beans & Ham, Juice) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk SEBRING Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich (Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds, Corn, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies, Juice Bar) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Hamburger Gravy (Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash, Fruit Snacks, Roll, .Juice) and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Lasagna (Tossed Salad, Veggie Cup, Garden Peas, Pears, Waldorf Salad, Roll, Carrots, Juice) and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Danish, Peaches, Juice, Milk Lunch: Toasted Ham & Cheese (Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds, Vegetable Soup, Carrot Salad, Jell-O w/Fruit, Juice) and Milk IUNCOIN MERCURY F- v Onl 2,000Mies Oly76,00 ils Ol IonII Only4,000Mies pSm IVI d .3#A20 I~k3Du DD 2, 588 Auto $12,202 Leather, 55K Miles Stk4FD5088A Du OD I -- 6B The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Hardee Living Jamie Hensley Tells Wedding Plans Plans for her wedding to Marvin Brett Johnson, son of Marvin and Judy Johnson of Zolfo Springs, have been announced by. Jamie Renee Hensley, daughter of James and ,Laura Lee Hensley of Avon Park. Saturday, Oct. 15, in a private cere- mony-followed by an outdoor din- ner reception beginning at six o'clock in the evening at the home of the groom's parents. Friends and relatives are invited The couple will be married to the reception. Nicole Willis Announces Wedding Plans Plans for her marriage to Brian Marshall Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Spencer of Zolfo Springs, have been announced by Nicole Lynne Willis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Willis of Wauchula. The couple will be married Saturday, Oct. 15, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Fort Green Baptist Church. Music will begin at three- thirty. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to the wedding and reception which will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. COURTESY PHOTO Jordan Cox & Amanda Culpepper Former Wauchula Resident Plans 2006 Wedding Tim and Judy Culpepper of' Lakeland 'have announced the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Leigh, to Jordan Bryce, Cox, son of Bud and Kristy Cox of Lakeland. - The bride-elect is a graduate of Thomson High School and is employed by Lakeland Regional. Medical Center. The groom, a former resident of Wauchula, is a graduate of George Jenkins High School and is employed by., the' Polk County School Board. Plans are being made for an April wedding. It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations. The family of Pete Bumby wish to H express their sincere appreciation for l the many acts of kindness shown to . C us during his time of death. Shank i socio i3p .bp Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1The perfect time to give your whole ot o a body some attention. Not only cai bur 30-rninute workout three times a week help diminish the risk of breast cancer, but if you join Curves the \%eek of October 12-19 we'll waive the service fee. All you have to do is show proof of a current mammogram. Because at Curies "e care.about you and your health. From head to toe. yr 'ilole'', October 15 HelIsley & IBrett Jo01nson 14 November 8 ; .e C.,arlton '& 8ail . SNovember 19 J egan ieddiiig & Sean 106 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula (863) 773-6565 www.catscornerwauchula.com SpIT1ceV, fa .kinsll soci 1i0 3 Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson THE BLAME GAME "How could a good God let such a terrible thing happen?" Bitter ques- tions like this are common when personal tragedies or national calamities come to pass. But this only dumps the blameon God for all the things we don't understand. There is an Old Testament story I like. Hundreds of years before Christ, three Hebrew young men had been taken as slaves to Babylon where they had to face a tough decision, bow down to a heathen idol or be thrown- into a blazing furnace. Here is their response, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it...but if He does not, we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up",(Daniel 3:17,18) It seems these three teenagers had decided in advance not to blame God--even if it meant their death! (Read the rest of this story for its exciting conclusion!) Genesis records the entrance of sin into the world. When brought to account, Adam blamed "the woman you gave me." Eve blamed the serpent who had tempted her. So guess who ended up being blamed for the mess in 'Eden? Some say we cannot obey God because He is inscrutable. Actually man is inscrutable. In his rebellion, man destroys himself rather than acknowl- edging accountability to his Creator. How inscrutable can you get? I know from scripture and personal experience that God is just, loving and good, and I resent all the blame that gets directed His way. Sure, I've been a cry baby. I've done everything but take responsibility for my behav- ior. But I've finally put away the crying towels. I'm ready to spend the bal- ance of my life pleasing the One who created me and being as much of a. blessing to others as I can. He promises His powerful grace to help me in this endeavor. 'So if I bogged down in self pity, if.I get discouraged and quit, I'll have nobody to blame but myself! Don't Be Left Out! I HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. COURTESY PHOTO Chad McAbee & Amantha Albritton Couple To Wed In Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Ralton Albritton Jr. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Amantha Rachelle, to Sgt. Chad Michael McAbee, son of Danny McAbee of Fort Green and Donna Earnest of North Fort' Myers. The bride-elect is a 2003 gradu- ate of Hardee'High School, and the prospective groom graduated in Haley Dickey Celebrates With Princess Party Haley Jade Dickey, daughter of Laremy and Lisa Dickey of Fort Green, celebrated her third birthday on Oct. 1 with a Princess party. She turned three on Sept. 27. The honoree and ,her guests enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers. Among those helping her cele- brate were her 'grandmothers, Donna Waters and Lydia Budd; grandfathers, Donny Waters and Bobby Budd; aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends. 2002. He is currently in the U.S. Army, stationed in Carson, Colo.; and has served for two years in Korea and one year in Iraq. ' The couple will be married i'r Colorado at the Army base iq November. A local reception for friends and family members will be held at a later date; Haley Cuf~e1 202 W Main St Sie 102 ~~epwr~c la. oreI %%auchuba. FL 317 3 (Over9,000 locations worldwide. cu~r% e; C or Ohtr bmied on irsi ,vsil tenrcollmeln minimum 12 mo c d program Not l ,aiC Tlh any Olher orfer Vald only at participating locauciair 10.110' 1006 I08t3l7 soclO 13c October 15 Willis .brim $0 SERVICE., FFF, V -I (863) 767-9030 "O7 ,7 October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Native Plants Workshop Offered Local Gardeners Faith Assembly Welcomes Couple In Concert Due to the popularity of the workshop held earlier this year, the Florida Landscape native plant workshop series will be continued. The "Florida-Friendly Land- scaping with Native Plants: A Hands-On Workshop" and native plant sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1:30-6 p.m., at the Arcadia campus of South Florida Community College. Another workshop will be held sometime this winter in Wauchula. Everyone is invited to attend and see a presentation given by a panel of native plants growers .and experts. The panel will include John . Sibley, co-host of WGCU's Florida Landscape "how-to" video seg- ments and owner of All Native Garden and Plant Nursery in Fort Myers. These Florida Landscape seg- ments raise awareness of the need for using native plants to conserve water, eliminate the use of harmful chemicals, attract and provide habi- tats for wildlife and require less maintenance. After the presentation, attendees will get a chance to participate in outdoor plantings that will demon- strate the resistance of native plants to storms. A question and answer Gladys Wyatt Celebrates 90th Birthday Gladys Wyatt celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on Sept. 23 at Lake Placid Health Care Center where she now resides. Hosting the celebration were her son and daughter-in-law, DeWayne and Carolyn Wyatt; granddaughter, Jennifer Wyatt; and great-grand- sons, Joey and Clayton. Gltdys Wyatt .Addyson Smith Celebrates Second Birthday Little Addyson McKay Smith turned two years old on Sept. 8, and two days later celebrated with a S'party at the home bf Steven Schontag and her Aunt Kerry Sue Crawford's home; The part boasted a.beach theme, and the honoree and her guests enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cake and ide cream. In addition to her parents, Mitch Smith and Kelly Knight, others helping her celebrate were her grandparents, Perry-idnd Sue Knight and Mitchell and Phillis Smith of Fort 'leade; Steven Schontag, Kerry and Dylan 'Crawford; and numerous other family members and close friends. Addyson MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY! S * Call in DAILY t fbor a short :Bible message. 10:13c session will follow. All attendees will also receive a complimentary native plant as well as other helpful landscaping items and information. Workshop space will be limited, so for further information or regis- tration call 1-888-824-0030 ext. 2516 or e-mail ciris@fgcu.edu. 2-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Little Mia Pilar Va'squez, daugh- ter of Frank and Ovina Vasquez, celebrated her third birthday on Sept. 23 with a Dora the Explorer party. She was joined cousins, aunts and special occasion. by numerous uncles for the Grandparents Host Birthday Party Andrew C. Arreola, son of Cris Jr. and Clara Arreola of Wauchula, turned three years old on Sept. 30, and was honored with a party on Oct. 1 at the home of his grandpar- ents, Cristobel and Maria Arreola of Wauchula.. ' Friends and family members helped him celebrate. They all enjoyed the barbecue which con- cluded with birthday cake with ice cream. /" : ^^^^^ ' Andy TWO BLUES, TWO PINKS Martin Miramontes and Eloisa G. Villarreal, Wauchula, an eight- pound fourteen ounce son, William. Martin Miramontes, born Oct. 6, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grand-' parents are William and Eloisa. Villarreal. .Paternal grandparents .are Luis and Rosalinda Miramontes. / Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stamphill, Bartow, a six pound ten ounce daughter, Hayden Ashlee,' born Sept: 7, 2005, Lakeland. Regional Medical Center, Lakeland., Mrs. Stamphill is the former Deanna Kirkland. Maternal grandparents are Larry and' Kathy Kirkland of Bartow. Maternal great-grandmoth- er is Doris Kirkland of Bartow. Paternal grandparents- are. James and Carol Royal of Wauchula. Paternal great-grandmother is Marion Keene of Wauchula. David and Hong Ngog Tillman, Wauchula, a seven pound daughter, Rio Miranda, born 'Oct. 8, 2005, Highlands Regional -Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grand- parents are Tuye and Kiev Ha. Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Bessie Tillman. Faith Assembly of God will wel- come Roy and Amy Pauley in con- cert this Sunday, Oct. 9, at the 11 a.m. worship service. Roy Pauley began his gospel singing career over 45 years ago in Charleston, W. Va., where he was born and raised. While serving as singing evange- list for a series of evangelistic meet- ings in Ottawa, Ontario in 1974, he met Amy. They were married in November of 1974. She became not only his life partner but also his piano accompanist. Not only is she an accomplished pianist, she also sings and joins Roy on an occasion- al duet. During the past several years Roy has been a featured soloist on a few of the Bill Gaither video produc- tions, and he also makes an occa- sional appearance as a soloist on Gaither's live concerts. Pastor Jim Miller invites the pub- lic to hear these talented musicians. The church is located at 4937 U.S. 17 N., Bowling Green. Roy & Amy Pauley The empires of the future are the empires of the mind. The First United Methodist Church of Bowling Green will be celebrating its 125th anniversary this coming weekend, Oct. 15-16. The church invites everyone to join in the homecoming celebra- tion. On Saturday at 3 p.m. there will be a fellowship and tree-planting ceremony followed by a barbecue 5-6:30 p.m. A 7 p.m. gospel sing will conclude the first day of the celebration. Sunday's events begin with a cof- fee fellowship 9-10:30 a.m., the celebration worship service at 10:45 a.m. with guest speaker, the Rev. Dale Harward. Several former pastors will take part in the service, as well. A covered-dish luncheon in the fellowship hall will conclude the special event. ROSIO CLETO Army Pvt. Rosio Cleto has grad- uated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S. C. The daughter of Maria Cleto of Zolfo Springs, the private is a 2005 graduate of Hardee Senior High School. During the nine weeks of train- ing, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremo- ny, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military cour- tesy, the military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. -William James - Wauchula, FL 33873 ... We Will Find It! MIDFLORIDA HARDWARE Of Wauchula 897 South 6th Ave. Our Customers Satisfaction Is Our #1 Priority! All Your Building Needs: Lumber Insulation Doors Plumbing Flooring Cabinets and Mantels Come Visit Our Exclusive Home Decor Area! Delivery Service Available Contractor Sales Coordinator on Site If We Do Not Have What You Need Store Hours Mon. Sat. 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sun. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 863-773-3106 Shop online at: midflorida.doitbest.com 8B The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Medication info For Seniors Available At Oct. 14 Breakfast Florida Hospital Heartland Division's Parish Nursing and Community Health Education Departments are sponsoring a free "Senior Breakfast and Learn" led .by health professionals on Friday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. until noon. Attendees will meet pharmacists, nurses and health -educators for breakfast. "Bring all of your med- ications and your questions regard- ing medications to our knowledge-. able health professionals," say organizers. Marjorie Roberts, from the Drug Prevention Resource Center of Central Florida, will present her intoxicating lecture on medication awareness. For more information or to regis- ter, call Pamela Schlarf, parish nurse coordinator or Sara Rosenbaum, community education coordinator at (863) 386-6420 or (863) 386-6476. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. The Wauchula Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Woman's Club building, 131 N. Seventh Ave., for a luncheon meet- ing. The program will be presented by Johanne Lauchman of Henscratch Farm in Highlands County. She will discuss growing grapes and wine making. Hostesses for the noon meeting will by' Sylvia Thornton, Betty Abbott and Edith Christmas. According to President Jeanette Perrine, seven members of the local club attended the annual District IX meeting in Bartow on Oct. 12. These ladies will report on the dis- trict meeting at, the Oct. 19 local meeting. For more information on the club and its activities, call the president at 773-6029. I Pot' PlacI Through The Meadows Running through the meadows, running free happily, Yes, running through the meadows. Listening to the sounds around, The birds, the wind and trees, laughing as I went along, Yes, the loudest noise was me. But nothing stirred, or ran away, In the meadows at this time, For it was not reality, It was only in my mind. There are no meadows where I live, no nature big or small, ' Just a bed of steel to sleep upon, and four concrete walls. But I still have my meadows, It's there to give the thought, And there I'll be, running free, Yes, running through the meadows. George Wilson Hamilton Correctional Institution PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only youi original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. frallyurpinig negs tizar tIar 7rr , The community is cordially invited Sto atlind a i' ,ogal familg Io ding f air" North Waauehla elgrnmntarg ehool Thursday;, Oetobgr 1311 5:45 pm- 7:30 pm 60o back in time, asyou listin to stpri:gs of castlI, dragons, kings, and queens. *8 sure to stop by thgtRoyal Book fair in the media enter during your 'visit. S**ftardeCounty public Iibrary will be there to assist children and adults with Setting library cards ~"ll Garden Club To Hear Henscratch Farm Representative Duette School Plans Reunion This Saturday, Oct. 15, anyone ever associated with Duette School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary and 75 years of consol- idation at the school located at 40755 SR 62, Duette. Former students, teachers,, bus drivers, cooks. parents, custodians, etc. with either Albritton, Bunker' Hill or Duette School is inviteti to attend and is encouraged to bring any photos or memorabilia. A com- memorative T-shirt will be avail- able by calling (941) 721-6674 or Silas Keen at 776-1138. Meat, tea and coffee will be pro- vided, and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share, your own table service and chair. The meal will begin at 12:30 p.m. Organizers encourage those plan- ning to attend to "come early for lots of fellowship." Also, musical entertainment will be provided upon availability. 10:6,13c Call the aforementioned phone numbers for further information. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate After just two weeks of action, there is only one team still unde- feated in the 2005 Men's Community Softball League. Mid-Florida Federal Credit Union had a 4-0 record at the end of last week, leading Division II. Behind Mid-Florida are The Regulators, Merrell Lynch, Mosaic and Sparky's. There is a tie for the lead in Division I, with both The Krew and Nicholson's Supply Co. sporting 3- 1 records. Following them are Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo), Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, Hardee Corrections and Florida Fence Post. Games are played at 6:45 and 8:15 on' Monday and Thursday evenings at the Recreation Complex fields off Altman Road just north of the high school. Admission is free and visitors are welcome to come root for their favorite teams. There is only one game each evening on Field 2. Last week, Mid-Florida won 13-9 over Mosaic in Monday's action, while Suncoast won 33-11 over Fence Post in the Thursday game. Mike Gantt, Robert Deuberry, Ches Huddleston and Lewis Martin homered for Mid-Florida in Monday's game. Gantt scored three times and Dewberry and Huddleston had twin tallies. For Mosaic, Jason Pohl and Alan Tubbs smacked a hit over the fence. Steven Hickox had three hits. Jeremy Goodwinr, Tubbs and Hickox each came around to score twice. For Suncoast, Jake Ehling Jr. slapped the only homer, adding three doubles and a single for a five-for-six night at the plate. Marvin Cook and Jerrod Ehling each came home five times, with' Jake Jr., Jake Sr., James Jason and Bud Plumley adding four scores apiece. Joe Powell and Junior Criswell each doubled for Fence Post and each put a pair of scores on the board. Richie Thorpe and Criswell each went three-for-three. Powell. and Randy Crews had a pair of hits apiece. On Field 3,, Monday's early game was a 19-3 win for The Krew Vehicle Overturns In Crash .At 2:35 a.m. on Monday, a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible lost control on Heard Bridge Road, leaving the driver in critical condi- tion, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Ernesto W. Medina, 30, of 231 Jay Ave., Sebring, was driving with passenger Eric T. Hamilton, 25, of 3611 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring, on Heard Bridge Road at an excessive speed, Corp. Rene Benavidez alleged in a report. On reaching the curve north of Eagle Drive, Medina veered right, sending the Sunfire into a clock- wise spin and off of the road. The vehicle overturned about four times as it crashed through a. barbed-wire fence. It ended up in a pasture on the east side of the road,, on its left side, Benavidez said. Medina was ejected during the crash and was about 57 feet away from the vehicle. He was taken to i Tampa General Hospital with criti- cal injuries. over Fence Post. Hank Butler and Scott Pittman drove hits over the fence for The Krew. Travis Wiggins doubled .,twice and Butler, Michael Carte and John Roberson each hit a dou- ble. Wiggins and Roberson each scored three times. Powell had the most success for Fence. Post, claiming two of its scores. Matt Fite added the other. Jeremy White doubled and singled and James Duck, Sam Fite and Thorpe also had solid hits. In the Monday late game, The Regulators won 30-7 over Sparky's. West Palmer, Todd Rogers and Mike Jeter homered for The Regulators. Mike. Thomas tripled and Todd McKinnish tripled and doubled twice. He was the only four-score batter. Robert Clarke, Wally Helms, Ricky McKinnish, Rogers, Johnny Long and Austin Helms added three runs each. For Sparky's, Fred H. had twin hits, scores and RBIs. Gilmore and John each chipped in with a pair of hits. John also came around to cross home plate twice. In Thursday's early game Merrell Lynch also took a victory over Sparky's 24-3. Francisco Rodriguez homered; doubled and singled for six RBIs for Merrell Lynch. Roy Rodriguez tripled and doubled for seven RBIs. Luis Martinez, George Dickey, Tracy Carpenter, Robert Navarro and Ralph Arce each doubled. Fred, Gilmore, Robert and Duncan each doubled for Sparky's. Billy Bryant, Bill Forrester and Jimmy came around to score. The Thursday late game was a nail-biter, with Hardee Corrections nipping The Krew 15-14. Thomas tripled and doubled and Mayo doubled for Corrections. King had twin hits and scores. Thomas, L. A., Lawton and Mayo circled the bases twice apiece. For The Krew, Weston Johnson homered, Travis Wiggins tripled twice and Daniel Barnett smacked a pair of doubles. Johnson, Keith Weems, Wiggins, Carte, Butler and Jose Carrillo went around the bases twice each. Action on Field 4 was equally diverse. In Monday's opener, Nicholson's downed Suncoast 15-9. Matt Gilliard homered and dou- bled and pickup player Todd Rogers also homered. Nick Schock went four-for-five and put four runs on the board. Scott Whitener had four hits, including a pair of dou- bles. A Jake Ehling Jr. double was the only long-ball hit for Suncoast. Cook put three scores on the board and Jason, Robert Brown and Rodney Johnson each had three hits. In the 8:15 game, Preco won 21- 9 over Corrections. Rodger Brutus homered twice and Max added another. Lee Reddick tripled, and doubled and Pedro Santos doubled three times. Brutus and Reddick were the only three-tally batters. Jackson homered and doubled and Mayers doubled twite for Corrections. PAC scored three times and King and Jackson added dual tallies. On Thursday, the early game on Field 4 was another close encounter, with PRECo outlasting Nicholson's 25-21. Matt Bell homered and Brian Alexy tripled twice and doubled for Golf Guys In District Play By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate While Hardee's golf girls were hosting district competition, the boys squad had to go far afield for their district match. The boys finished up regular play 'last week and headed to the Lakewood Country Club for their Class 1A District 16 match with 11 other schools. Several are private schools which provide extra tutor- ing and practice time for their golfers. *Among the competition at the district level are four which have only boys golf squads, Bradenton Christian, Manatee HEAT, Sarasota Out-Of-Door Academy and Sarasota Christian. Other schools are Braden River, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, DeSoto, Bradenton Academy and St. Stephen's Episcopal in Bradenton. Last week, the Hardee boys beat Vanguard 171-191 on the home Torrey Oaks course on Monday. "The scores for both teams were much higher than normal because the wind was blowing quite hard," commented coach George Heine. Soph Jake Lowe had the low score of 39, a great round consid- ering the conditions," reported Heine. Next in was junior Justin Painter at 42, followed by soph Kaleb Saunders at 49. Senior Brenton' McClenithan, and fresh- men Ben Krause and Brek McClenithan were in the mid-90s. Tuesday's match at Lakeland McKeel was rained out and results from Thursday's season finale- against Avon Park were not avail- able at press time. Results from the girls matches last week and district competition on Monday were also not available at press time. The jaguar symbolized strength and courage to the ancient Maya Indians, who con- sidered the animal a god. 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Glenn Bergens was the only four-score batter. Nick Bergens and Todd Rogers added three runs apiece. The Thursday finale was another nipper as Mid-Florida edged The Regulators 13-12. Lewis Martin homered twice and Chad Richardson and Abel Hernandez each tripled for Mid- Florida. Kent Stephens and Bryan Smith each doubled. Kent had three scores and James Blum chipped in with a pair of them. Palmer homered twice and dou- bled for The Regulators. A Long double was the only other long-ball hit. Palmer put four scores in the book and Mike Thomas and Richard Torres had twin tallies. I . 0 I L rfff IlI 0 I J Ifffr , F A L~3 I b ;* / October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS TRANSPORTATION WAS BY FOOT OR MULE By KENNETH A. REAS Special To The Herald-Advocate My interview is on my aunt, Kathleen Whaley. She was born in Nashville, Ga., on Nov. 2, 1929. One of the first questions I asked her was what type of clothes they had when she' was a kid, and her answer was plain. To add to her statement, she said she only had three sets of clothes: for school, church and play. They had to. wash their clothes by hand, with soap they had made. Then I asked her about her teachers and where the school was located. I found out that the teachers were strict and they would get on to the kids if they misbehaved in the slightest way. But not like today's standards of punishment. They would get their butts paddled with a wooden paddle. The school was in a church building. They had to walk to school every day because the rewere no buses or cars back when she had to go to school, in the 1930s. She also said they had to take their own lunches to school because they did not have lunch programs like we do today. One good thing their teachers did was not giving them much homework, but that's because they had to go home and work more than we do today. The only extracur- ricular activities were to play tag, hide-and- go-seek, and a couple other games in that , field. I like today's music better because we have more choices than only a fiddle and guitar, and there was no.TV but there were radios. Another thing is kids hung out at their house or their friends' homes instead of running around town. Aunt Kathleen had a job picking straw- berries for three cents a quart; and when it was a good season she could pick a hun- dred quarts a day. Well, that was not bad because you could get a big bag of candy for a nickel. Her transportation was walking or a mule and wagon. She shared a bedroom and bed with her sibling, and she had a cur- few. Christmas was only a family get- together, and they did not celebrate Halloween. She started dating at 16 and got married at 16, too. She married, my uncle, Charles, (Lookin' Back ) who was born on Jan. 27, 1929, in Venus. She moved to Florida a few years before then but she is not positive of exactly what year it was. When they got married, Uncle Charles had a 1935 Chevy pickup. My aunt went to her first movie in 1948, and it was only 10 cents. There were Cokes back then, but they never got any except for on special occasions. In 1948 they only paid $10 a week for groceries, but you got to think this was over 50 years ago and money was worth more than it is now. Aunt Kat's favorite memories were with her parents on her birthday and with her grandparents at Thanksgiving. Aunt Kat and Uncle Charles would go to town every Saturday, but the only stores were a grocery store, a movie theatre, and a 5&10 store. Well, to go back to her parents first car, it was an old Model A car. That is all I found out about her life in the past. But now she is still happily mar-, ried to Uncle Charles. Now they own their own groves and some pasture. They do almost all the work themselves. , This has been my aunt Kathleen Whaley's life story. 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. JV Cats Dump D s 21- By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The junior varsity Wildcats won, another game last week. The JV Cats took a 21-6 victory over the Frostproof Bulldogs, at Wildcat Stadium. The game tonight (Thursday') is: also at home, when the St. Petersburg Catholic junior Barons come to visit for a 7 p.m. game. The only other scheduled game is Oct. 27.at Sebring. Head. coach Rod Smith noted, "the junior Wildcat defense held Frostproof in check all night. The offense' continues to improve and opened some gaping hbles-for the backs to run through. It as a hard- fought game and I'm proud of the kids and coaches," said Smith. Frostproof opened the .game with" an 18-yard kickoff return and a pair. of short runs. A third-and-six pass was picked off by Mark St. Fort,, giving Hardee the ball at the :Bulldog 40. David Newcombe and Jordan Grimsley alternated carrying the football. Quarterback Adam Cartwright, tossed to Gerardo Villegas for "a first down. The young Cats stalled a dozen yards short of the end zone.. Frostproof was three and out as the Wildcat defense refused to give. Tim Selph returned the punt and Hardee was in business at' the Frostproof 33. Villegas picked up a first down on a push over right tackle. Grimsley broke three tack- les in going 20 yards as the first period ended. Opening the second stanza. Newcombe went up the middle, spun around and into the end-zone for the final three yards, to score. A' Tyler Bumby kick was good and Hardee led 7-0. When Frostproof started again, it was a short-lived possession. Pete Solis caused a fumble at :the Frostproof 38 and recovered it. Hardee stalled after short, gains. Frostproof started at its own 34, but again was stifled when Sotis, broke ,up a pass attempt. Selph returned the punt to the Wildcat 39. Hardee, in turn, was. forced to punt. Frostproof went back and for- ward, with penalties negating any gains. With 1:53 left in the half, a mishandled snap for the punt was, recovered at the Bulldog '8-yard line. Grimsley scurried around right, end for the- TD and Bumby' nailed the PAT kick. Hardee led 14- 0 with 1:41 to go in the first half. Channing Levens returned the Wildcat kickoff 79 yards for a TD. The conversion try was not good. Hardee took a 14-6 lead into the locker room at halftime. Jason Jester took the second half kickoff at the Wildcat 33. The young Cats took just eight plays to reach the opposite 'end zone., Grimsley and Newcombe took turns toting the pigskin, with Grimsley going the final seven yards. Again, the Bumby kick was ;good. Hardee led 21-6. . "Good offensive line blocks and some nifty running by Jordan (Grimsley) ended up with the Hardee score. 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Oct. 9, thefts on George Anderson Road and SR. 64 East and a vehicle stolen on Dixianna Drive were reported. Oct. 8, Roberto Vitino Juarez, 18, of Petteway Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with retail petit theft. Oct. 8, Marcel Louis Melton, 21, of 694 Honeysuckle St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on charges of domestic violence and violation of an injunction for protection. Oct. 8, thefts on Barkdoll and Sims Road and SR 64 West and a resi- dential burglary on Baker Street were reported. Oct. 7, Joshua Emory Mohn, 20, of 1670 Wild Turkey Lane, Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Eddie Davis and charged with purchase of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 7, Steven Junior Rodriguez, 18, of 4092 Dixianna Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Andrew McGuckin and charged with purchase of marijuana and possession of marijuana. Oct. 7, Willie James Hall, 31, of 128 CR 663 North, Ona, was arrest- ed by Det. Eddie Davis and charged with purchase of cocaine and posses- sion of cocaine. Oct. 7, Jose Luis Montoya, 20, of 804 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Daniel Gibson and charged with possession of marijuana and purchase of marijuana. Oct 7, Tia Winoria Cook, 24, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with pos- session of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of mari- juana and introduction of contraband into a detention facility. Oct. 7, Vincent Earl Everett,' 25, of 5009 Snelling Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Det. Jim Hall and, charged with possession of cocaine. Oct. 7, Carlos E. Pyatt Sr., 36, of 816 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green,. was arrested by corrections Sgt. Joan Gillespie on a Highlands County war- rant alleging violation of probation (original charge child abuse). Oct. 7, Jami Irene Santos, 38, P. 0. Box 1870, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep) Sylvia Estes and charged with retail theft. Oct. 7, Vincent Alan Tifer II, 19,. of 3423 Forrest Bridge Circle, Brandon, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of an address change. Oct 7, Christopher Jabbar Smith, 20, of 5034 Myrick Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a.warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession of cocaine). - Oct. 7, Jacklyn Nicole Ramos, 26, of 125 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep.. Joe Marble on a Warrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge conspiracy to commit robbery). Oct. 7, Bertin Sotelo Garcia, 22, of 816 E. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Jim Hall and charged with purchase of cocaine and pos- session of cocaine. / Oct. 7, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep.. Jamie Wright and charged with purchase of marijuana and possession of marijua- na. Oct. 7, Nicholas James Alvarado, 17, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Andrew McGuckin and charged with possession of marijuana and two counts aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. Oct. 7, a fight on U. S. 17 North, thefts on Citrus, Street and U. S. 17 , South and a residential burglary on Keeton Road % ere reported. Oct. 6, Joe Paladin Johns. 28, of 9135 SR 64 West, Ona. was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on capiases alleging failure to appear in court on NOTICE HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2006 S2006 COMMISSION MEETINGS First Quarter January 05th and 19th February 02nd and 16th March 02nd and 16th Second April 0 May 0' June 0 Third Quarter Fourth July 06"h and 20h : Octobe August 03rd, 17th, and 31" Novem September 14th and 28th Decem 2006 PLANNING SESSIONS January 13th July 14 February 10th Augusi March 10th Septen April No Session Octob( May 12th Novem June 9th Decem i Quarter 06th and 20th th and 18t" 'land 15"th i Quarter/ er 05th and 19h "' iber 02nd and 16'h ber 07th . t Ii1 , nber 22"d er 13 I iber No Session iber 151h PLEASE NOTE THESE MEETING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; HOWEVER, ANY CHANGES WILL BE ADVERTISED. ' lo:13nc charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, pos- session of oxycodone, possession of alprazolam and resisting arrest without force. Oct. 6, Arturo Junior Valdez, 24, P. 0. Box 634, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Sylvia Estes on a capias alleging failure to appear in court' on a charge of possession of marijuana. Oct. 6, Roland Arguijo Jr., 30, of 45 Hudson Road, Fort Meade, wa's arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge domestic battery). Oct. 6, Jacqueline Denise Small, 36, P. 0. Box 496052, Port Charlotte, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging with violation of community control-house arrest (original charges possession of cocaine and concealing a child during child dependency proceedings). Oct. 6, Lester White, 53, of 3628 S. Suwannee St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges assault and domestic battery). Oct. 6, Reginald ,Fred Moseley, 27, of -3702 Hoyt St., Sebring, was arrested by corrections Ofc. R. Bryant on a Pinellas County warrant alleg- ing failure to appear in court on a charge of resisting arrest without force. Oct. 5, Jessica Ann Williamson, 29, of 5935 Rich Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters on capiases alleging failure to appear in court on charges of possession of drug parpahernalia and viola- tion of curfew. Oct. 5, Albert Fredrick Barber, 28, of 2750 Albatross Road, Avon Park, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with violation of an injunction for protection. He was detained on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of violation of an injunction for protection. Oct. 5, Efrain Joel Garza, 30, of 421 Eighth Ave., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a U. S.,Marshal's Service warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge possession of amphetamine). Oct. 5, a 15-yeai-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters and charged with domestic battery. Oct. 5,'a theft on Court Street and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. Oct. 4, Jessica Nicole Guevera, 21, of 708 Green St., Wauchula, was arrested by Prob. Ofc. Jeff Brindlinger on DeSoto County warrants charg- ing her with violation of probation (original charge possession of metham- phetamine) and violation of community control-house arrest. Oct. 4, Esmeralda Garcia, 31, of 856 Fazzini Road, Frostproof, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on,warrants charging her with failure to appear in court on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest without force. Oct. 4, Willie James Lee, 46, of 630 Snell St., Wauchula,. was arrest- ed by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging him with violation of pro- bation (original charge domestic battery). Oct. 4, a residential burglary on Red Barn Lane was reported. Oct. 3,' Benjamin Wayne Barber, 24, of 2744 ChanceN Road, Wauchula, and Jessica Baker Juarez, 27, of 315 Dade St., Bowling Green, were arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and each charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Barber was also charged with no motor vehicle registration. Oct. 3, John Michael Medina, 29, of 211 Jay St., Sebring, was arrest- ed by Dep. Joe Marbie on a warrant charging him with. violation of com- munity control-house arrest (original charge dealing in stolen property). Oct. 3, Diana Vasquez, 23, of 701 S. Se enth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of affray. ' Oct. 3, Lionel Richard Vasquez, 18, of 709 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of affray. Oct. 3, John Berryan, 51, of 508 Magnolia Ave., Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with possession of cocaine and pos- session of drug paraphernalia. , Oct. 3, a residential burglary on Paula Drive and a vehicle stolen on Heard Bridge Road were reported. Job Fair Oct. 27 Job seekers will meet a host of prospective employers during ,South FloridA Community Col- lege's Fall Job Fair '05. The fair is set for Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the SFCC Highlands. Campus, 300 College Dr. in Avon Park. The free one-day event is open to all college students and the general public 17 years and -older. Recruiting professionals" from .more than 95 Heartland and Central Florida companies will meet with job seekers one-on-one in market- place format. They represent a cross section of businesses and industries, such as ',raw enforcement and corrections, sales and marketing, health care, hospitality, citrus, banking and se% - eral others. They welcome resumes and Will bring hundreds of part- time and full-time jobs, internships, and other career opportunities. Some of the, companies repre-. sented will, be ,th~e Cohan Radio Group, Lykes Bros. Inc., Sunshine Staffing, ,Georgia Pacific Corp., DeSoto MNemorial Hospital,, Highlands County Sheriff's Office,. Highlands 'Regional Medical Center, DeSoto Correctional Insti-, tution, Centr4l Florida Health Care Inc., Highlands County Board of Commissioners. DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, .1-ighlands Coca- Cola Enterprises,. Highlands Inde- pendent Bank and the Heartland Career Connection System. Fall Job Fair '05' is sponsored by SFCC's Campus Career Planning, Placement and Co-op Services and is assisted bN the Heartland Career Connection System. For more information about Fall Job Fair '05, contact SFCC Career Planning, Placement and Co-Opc Services, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday at ext. 7410 or 7411 at 773-2252. WAUCHULA Oct. 8, Michael Bill Hassell, 27, of 5010 Preston Road, Pembroke, N. C., was arrested by Sgt. John Eason on Kentucky warrants charging him with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and pos- session of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 7, criminal mischief on South Seventh Avenue and a theft on South Florida Avenue were reported. Oct. 5, Katherina Ann Ward, 39, of 457 Will Duke Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Capt. Dennis Lake and charged with kidnapping. Oct. 5, a theft on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, burglary of a con- veyance in River Chase Circle and a fight were reported. Oct. 4, a residential burglary on Briarwood Drive and a theft on W. Bay Street were reported. Oct. 3, a business burglary on U. S. 17 North was reported. BOWLING GREEN Oct. 8, a fight 6n U. S. 17 North was reported. Oct. 4, a burglary on Dixiana Drive and two thefts were reported. Oct. 3, Kevin Dewayne Ray, 37, of 705 Banana St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with domestic battery .and domestic assault. ZOLFO SPRINGS Oct. 9, a theft on East Fourth Street was reported. Oct. 8, Rigoberto Martinez Mendez, 24, of 3360 Seventh Street, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ray Mitchell and charged with disorderly intoxication. He was detained on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of no valid license. Oct. 8, Robert Lee Mendoza, 43, of 355 Poplar St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Oct. 7, a theft on Elm Street was reported. Oct. 6, Dameon Thomas Burke, 41, of 2309 Merle Langford Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Brandon Lambert and charged with DUI. Oct. 6, Clint Morgan Albritton, 34, of 814 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and charged with posses- sion of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 5, Delisha Keyon Redden, 25,,of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and charged with vio- lation of a domestic violence injunction for protection. At the jail, Sgt. Barry Schnable detained her on an amended warrant charging her with vio- , lation of probation (original charge battery). Oct. 5, Lester White, 53, of 3628 S. Suwannee St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ray Mitchell and charged with domestic battery. Oct. 3, Diana Gail Boyd, 48, of Pioneer Park Lot #53, was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with domestic battery. Oct. 3, criminal mischief on East Fourth Street was reported. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. Your Child Will Learn to Read! 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One night in the middle of nowhere, one of the circus vehicles toward the front of the caravan broke down. I woke in the sleeper compartment of the mechanic's van to the sound of "Peaceful Easy Feeling," by the Eagles, playing softly in the cassette player. That Eagles tape was the only one we owned; it rarely was removed from the cassette player and tended to rerun itself into infinity. The music set the tone for my mood as I lay there calmly listening to large diesel engines ease past and coming to the realiza- tion that there was a truck in trouble some- where up ahead. I stretched and yawned, then slid out into the warm night to see if I could be of any assistance. I rounded the rear of the mechanic's van, pausing to allow the elephant truck to pass, and then crossed quickly to the other side of the road. The air was redolent with the smells of exhaust and manure from the animal trucks. In front of me and behind me were the daz- zling headlights and taillights of trucks, trailers and the array of recreational vehi- cles thatmany of the performers called home. . Suddenly a dwarf appeared out of the darkness and thrust two flashlights at me.- "Here! Direct traffic would ya? I gotta move my trailer." With that he was gone, hustling back into the darkness from which he'd come. I stepped into my role of traffic cop w ith ease. I could see no end to the stream of headlights coming at me and, quite without realizing it. I bean to walk toward them, directing them as l. ent, As the last cata- van vehicle passed me. I turned around to head back to where the van had been parked. Red taillights twinkled on the horizon, growing smaller and smaller with each passing moment. It didn't. take me long to figure out that two of those taillights belonged to the mechanic's van. I had been left behind. I stood in the center of the dark two-lane roadway, trying to think clearly. Obviously, my husband had gone back to the van and, not realizing that I was not still in the sleep- er, had simply driven off. One of the flashlights I carried stopped working and, as I stood there, the serious- ness of my situation began to fully sink in. The beam of the remaining flashlight flick- ered a time or two. Then it went out. I was alone in a darkness so complete it seemed to be alive and breathing. Silence. seemed to swallow me. I turned in a circle, frantically searching for any sign of lights, but there was none, save for the distant winking of the stars and the taillights that by now looked like tiny rdd fireflies. A million questions went through my mind: Where exactly was I? How long would it be before I was missed? Should I walk or run to try and catch up, hoping for another break-down? If a car happened to come along, would it be safe to stop it? If I was missed, would they even know where to look'for me? Several minutes later it dawned on me that the night was not silent after all. Off in the distance a dog howled and, if I listened carefully, there were minute rustlings in the woods alongside the roadway. Miles of barbed wire fence stretched before me, barely visible in the darkness. The thought that I could keep the tail- lights of the caravan in my vision,-no-mat-" ter how small they got, calmed me.-By walking, there would be no hope of main- taining this tentative connection with other people. So, abandoning the useless flash- , 'lights, I ran. I ran until I was out of breath. New thoughts now occurred to me: If. by chance, I was being watched by a wild animal, by running wouldn't I appear as' prey? Were there any wild animals? What kind were they? There was no way to turn off the fright- ening scenarios that played out in my mind. I stumbled past the carcass of a dead ani- mal, my nose alerting me to its presence long before the twisted shape began to form dimly in my vision. Gagging, I pushed on. I had to keep moving. I had no idea what time it was. I had no idea how long it would be until dawn. An owl hooted from a nearby tree and then, suddenly, I heard the sound of an engine. Glancing over my shoulder I was both relieved and alarmed to see a vehicle approaching. It was coming from the wrong direction to contain anyone I might know, and new scenarios 'began to form. I didn't" think the odds were very good that it could be a safe elderly couple out for a drive in the middle of the night, For all I knew it was Ted Bundy, and I was danged if I was going to offer myself up willingly as the next statistic. Seconds before the headlights could wash over me. I ducked into the bushes' at the side of the road. The driver of the vehi- cle slammed on his brakes. His car crept past my hiding place, leaving me temfied that he was going to stop. Apparently he had caught a glimpse of me in the darkness, a split-second vision of a pale female face floating above, the highway in the middle of nowhere in the wee hours of the morning. I have no idea how much time-passed- before I saw headlights approaching slowly from the opposite direction. The direction in which the caravan had disappeared. The vehicle kept coming, the headlights getting larger, and I found myself subconsciously moving toward the side of the road to hide , again. Then, finally, a reassuring sound drifted to me across the darkness: ..... And I wanna sleep with you in their desert tonight, with a billion stars all around, 'cause I got a peacefid easy feeling and I know you won't let me down. SI 'had never been so glad to hear the Eagles in my life. if~.~~a 'N4 [ Children's Christmas Benefit r Chicken BBQ Saturday, October 15 PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The junior varsity girls won a pair of games last week. Kneeling (from left) are Laura Calvillo, Megan White, Amber Steedley, Christie Davis and Jerrica Grimsley; in back, Kim Holt, Gloria Soils, Kember Townsend, Krystin Robertson, Hannah Marshall, Juliann Davis and coach Meredith Durastanti. Volleyball Girls Head To Districts By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A weekend tournament will help prepare the Hardee varsity volley- ballers for next week's Class 4A District 10 playoffs: The girls will play at least five games in the Sarasota Booker tour- nament Friday' and Saturday. They ended the regularseason with a trip Monday to Frostproof and a Senior Night home game against Lake Placid on Tuesday. The varsity girls had a hard trip on the experience road last week, dropping games to state-ranked Bartow, winning at Heartland Christian and losing at Palmetto. The junior, varsity girls lost to Bartow, but came back for wins over -Heartlanda Christian and Palmetto. Against the 13-3 Bartow Lady Jackets which are ranked 15th, Hardee could not repeat the victory of Sept. 12. The Lady Cats had their chances. Six-foot Margaret HadleN opened the first game with a ser- vice streak, which didn't end until Bartow was up 7-0 Hardee got a couple of points and Barrow upped the lead to 9-2. Senior Heather McKinney served well four times. before Bartow had a try again. Madison Graham picked up two more points to close within 9-10, before Bartow got a couple. Each time Hardee closed the gap, Bartow widened it again, eventually win- ning game one 25-19. Game two was similar, with each team getting a bit of advantages ,and ties at 7-7, 8-8 and 10-10. The Lady Jackets forged ahead, only to have Sarah Mahoney get a hot hand and force a 19-19 tie. The game was knotted again at 20-20 and 21- 21 before Jessica Brown got the final four points for Bartow's 25-21 win. Hardee did not quit, and fought through early ties and rallies until Bartow picked up the momentum and swept to a 25-12 game, set and match win. I Hardee's effort showed in the six kills by senior Micaela Hall andl4 passes by younger sister Marissa, who plays a defensive specialist called libero. Graham and Mahoney each had a pair of blocks. D. K. Davis has seven passes and seven good services and McKinney had 10 good serves. After such a strong'effort on Monday, the girls went to Sebring to face Heartland -Christian on Tuesday, battling for a 3-1 victory against a much-improved squad. Hardee opened with a bang in a 25- 8 game one win. Game two went to Heartland 25- 22 as the teams got more and more competitive. Down 24-20 in the third game, Hardee fought back and won 27-25. "When we play togeth- er, we can beat anyone," said coach Ken Leupold. Hardee also took game four 25-21 for the match vic- tory., Davis had nine kills, Graham six and McKinney five. (Gloria Solis came up from the junior varsity and did some good serving. Davis and McKinney also served well and McKinney was. the best passer, reported Leupold. At Palmetto, Hardee succumbed to th Lady 'Tiger pressure, l-osing 25-17,25-13 and 25-12. In the third game, Hardee was up 12-10 but did not score again as Palmetto inten- sifed its game for the win. "D. K. and Marissa passed well, Sarah had seven kills, but we missed 13 serves, and you can't win that way," said Leupold. For the junior varsity, it was a better week. Although the JV girls lost to Bartow, it wasn't for lack of effort. In game one, Alexah Newton had 10 service points while pacing Bartow to a 25-17 win. For Hardee, Amber Steedley had four service points and Juliann Davis, Solis and Laura Calvillo each three service points. Megan White and Jerrica Grimsley added a pair apiece. In game two, Hardee again bat- tled in losing 25-20. White led Hardee with eight service points. Yolanda Delcerda had 11 for Bartow. Other Hardee scorers were Kim Holt and Christie Davis, four points apiece, Juliann Davis with two and Solis and. Calvillo one each. "The girls really came out and played well at Heartland Christian," said'Leupold of the JV 25-20, 25-5 win. At Palmetto, it was a three-set match. Palmetto won the first 27- 29. "Both sides were missing serves and Palmetto finally got a 'couple in to win," he said. Hardee bounced back to win the second game 25-16 and the tie-breaker, which has a 15-point limit by a ,score of 15-12. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its monthly planning session tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St, Wauchula. The following are items to be discussed during the session. -Economic Development Council. -Impact Fees. -Pioneer Park -Hurricane video presentation. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald- Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Dr. T.L. Lowery- 5pm 9pm Seminar Dr. Michael Chitwood WAUCHULA, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SImpartation November 13,2005 Faith Temple Church of God This is a statewide effort of all Elk Lodges to help ensure the children affected by Hurricane Katrina will receive gifts this year. The purchase and distribution of these gifts will be done by Elks in the States affected. Wauchula Elks Lodge 1700 S318 W. Main Street Host Pastor: Rev. Wendell G. Smith * Apostolic & Prophetic Ministry Gathering of Sons & Daughters Saints in the Workplace Elijah/Elisha Double Portion Women and the Apostolic * I*| .Register Now for the Spiritual Impartation Conference. Name I Address I R City I Telephone (_) Email A| e Registration is FREE! A Certificate of Impartation will be presented to each registrant. Y ES! I will attend Dr. Michael Chitwood's Semlinar. Mail completed registration form to: Faith Temple Church of God 701 N. 7th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873 L -(863) 773-3800 - "For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some Spiritual gift, so that you may be established." Romans 1:11 NKJ 1- o:13c ~I*---- -Aid I I%-- '. if. ",. r0- . '< ,* t 12B The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 USED CAR SUPER SALE! Every used vehicle price has been drastically reduced for this event! Cleanest, Nicest Used Vehicles anywhere in this area! NO CREDIT APPLICATION REFUSEI! 3 DAYS C 2004 - Ford F150 4x4 . Super Crew .. FX4 Off Road Package, 5.4L V-8, l Power Equipment, Trailer Tow, 509062 Super Sale Price $24,695 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Loaded! Dual air, CD, power SI equipment. 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TAX. TAG, TITLE NOT INCLUDED. SALE PRICES NOT AVAILABLE WITH DISCOUNTED FINANCING. 773-4113 "TI 1031 US 17 1 )jFt. Meade N Se Ilabla Espano .""" Wal-Mart W E he Pricemaker" N Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) zofo -,nas. MONDAY SALES HOURS: THROUGH THURSDAY 9:00 TO 7:00 FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 (w.a.c) I %A6"F~ r . ' i::: ''r -' VjURRYI The Herald-Advocate LUSPS 57-.7SO) Thursday, October 13, 2005 Wanted Name: Bruce Wayne, Baughman Age: 27 Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 Last Address: 611 E. Summit St., Wauchula Charge: Violation of probation (original charge possession ol methamphetamine). Name: William Bernard Fredrick Age: 50 Height: 5'10" Weight: 200 Last Address: 195 Oak Lane, Zolfo Springs Charge: Burglary of a struc- ture. Name: Maria Guadalupe Ramirez Age: 40 Height: 5'3" Weight: 145 Last Address: 512 E. Fifth St., Zolfo Springs Charge: Violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine). Name: Dallas Eugene Moses Jr. Age: 22 Height: 5'10" Weight: 185 Last Address: 3320 Steve Roberts Special, Zolfo Springs Charge: Violation of probation (original charge violation of a domestic violence injunction for protection). * Name: Catherine Nicole Grizzard Age: 21 Height: 5'9" Weight: 200 Last Address: 100 S. Lanier St., Fort Meade Charge: Violation of probation (original charge delivery of cocaine). Age: 23 Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 Last Address: 508 W. Main SI., Wauchula Charge: Failure to appear in court on a charge of posses- sion of methamphetamine. Name: Ruben Ramirez Perez Age: 24 Height: 5'7" Weight: 220 Last Address: 1510 E. Georgia St., Barlow Charge: Violation of probation (original charge possession of a concealed weapon). Name: Esmeralda Garza Age: 27 Height: 5'6": Weight: 200 - Last Addres.; 1.500 Valdez ' Road, Zolfo Springs Charge: Non-support 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. -S A Daily Thought THURSDAY Who may climb the mountain of the Lord and enter where He lives? Who may stand before the Lord? Only those with pure hands and. hearts, who do not practice dishonesty and lying. They will receive God's own goodness as their blessing from, Him, planted in their lives by God Himself, their Savior. Psalm 24:3-5 (TLB) FRIDAY Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. I Peter 1:3 (RSV) SATURDAY But, Lord, You are our Father. We are like clay, and You are the potter; Your hands made us all. Isaiah 64:8 (NCV), SUNDAY And so there is no place for human pride in the presence of God. You are in Christ Jesus by God's act; for God has made Him our wisdom: He is our right- eousness; in Him we are conse- crated and set free (from sin). I Corinthians 1:29-30 (NEB) MONDAY "Am I only a God nearby?" declares the Lord, "and not a God far away? Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him? Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord. Jeremiah 23: 23-24 (NIV) TUESDAY For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him should not be lost, but should have eternal life. John 3:16 (PME) WEDNESDAY Rich and poor have this in com- mon: The Lord is the Maker of them all. , Proverbs 22:2 (NIV) 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. Telling The Truth ... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher WHOSE JOB IS IT I don't remember where I came across this story and I do not even know if it is fictional or true, but it proves a good point: Tony Campolo was once a guest speaker at a mission rally when he was asked to lead in prayer for a missionary doctor the group supported: The goal of the prayer? That God might provide the $5,000 urgently needed for the medical centre the doctor ran. Tony refused. He knew his audience was made up of people who were materially prosperous. So he declared he would pray only after everyone in the room gave to the project the money they had on them that day. The audience was stunned, but when Tony started emptying his pockets they knew he was serious. After some hesitation everyone started following suit. The prayer of request soon became a prayer of thanksgiving, for by the end of the giving they had collected $8,000, much more than was need- ed in the first place! This is a good example of how humans think. We humans always think it is someone else's job. In this story, they could not see their personal duty in the giving. They could only see how others could give to the cause. I saw a lot of this last year in the hurricanes that hit Hardee County and this year in the hurricanes that hit other places. There are some people who work hard, trying to get back to normal. These people seem too busy to even complain. Then there were those who complained so much that they did not have time to do anything productive. They were just waiting for a handout. They felt like their livelihood was someone else's responsibility. And that is what it boils down to. We Americans have a hard time with that word "responsibility." You see it in our family lives. How often do you hear of a man cheating on his wife and taking full responsibility for it? You see it in our job force. Everyone blames someone else as to why they could not get their job done. You see it in churches. No one wants to be the first to confess their sins or change their lifestyles even though they know that they need to. You see it everywhere. So let me ask some questions. Whose responsibility is it when we mess up, whether it be our families, our jobs or our walks in seeking God? Well, according to God, it is ours! Romans 14:12 says, "So then each of us shall give account of himself to God." We will give an account of ourselves. Suddenly, we are going to be in front of a God wyho knows all of the details, the circumstances and the validity (or stupidity) of our excuses. If we are going to rely on excuses, then we better make sure they are absolutely con- crete. My advice is to just throw the excuses out of the window and take some responsibility for your actions. More would be accomplished in your life if you would. I'm telling the truth! J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e-mailed at wearewe@earthlink.net 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.) j ZJ 408 Was 9lain-Stel, Waucuda, .. Lessons, Instruments, Accessories, Kindermusic, & Piano Tuning 4 IPiano, Violin, Guitar, all Band Instruments (863) POP- TUNE .9:29tfc *RESIDENTIAL WIRING *COMMERCIAL WIRING REPAIR WATER HEATERS 767-0313 Office 781-0377 Mobile ER1385 "Quality Electrical *INSTALLATION CEILING FANS * WATER PUMPS Service At A Fair Price" WAUCHULA PAWN & GUN Pawns Checks Cashed Check Advances Hours: Mon.- Sat. 317 N. 6th Ave 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. S9:29tfc COMMUNITY WIDE SUPPLY DRIVE FOR THE HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS Please help those in need by bringing items listed below to be distributed in the Mississippi area. Let's remember the help we received and return the blessing to those that need it now! Dates Saturday, October 8 (thru) Saturday, October 15 Hours Everyday from 8 AM to 5 PM (except Sunday, October 9 closed) Donation Drop Off State Farmers Market on Hwy 17 Supply List- Non-perishable, non-cooking foods Baby food Baby diapers - Tarps Bottled water Toilet paper Personal Hygiene Items Batteries Flashlights Blankets Towels School Supplies Can Openers A FIR5TcHnrSTCTAN rac- NO movsaeq Questions? Call 773-9243 or visit www.onefamilyonefocus.com Thanks To: Chapman Fruit Company, Sun Fresh Farms, JLC Farms, State Farmers Market, John Stephens, Inc. 10:6,13c SAM ALBRITTON ELECTRICAL SERVICE - . qllF 2C The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services- Printed as a Public Service by, The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadlie.: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. SSunhy i Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ......... "...... 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study ..........6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship .................. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer .................6:00.a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN . FELLOWSHIP -Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship ................ 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 am 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 E-ening 6 30 p.m Wednesday Prayer ....................6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375.2340' S Sunday School .....9 45 a m Morning Worship .11 00 a m. YouLh Fellowship ..5-00 p m E ening %Worsuhp .. 6-00 p.m. Wed Bible Smud ...... .7:00 p.m FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Sunday School.. 9-45 a m Morning Worship .. .1100 a m Sunday Evemng 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Pra er 7-00 p m ;. HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC NUSSION Misa (Espanolb Sunday .... 7.00 p m." IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Sen. De Predicacion I1-00 p.m, S Marines E;rudio Biblico 7 00 p m S. Miercoles Esiudior Ju'enil 7 00 pm Jueves Serv. De Predicacion. 7-00 p m S IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH S210 E.BrowardSL 375-4228 or 773-9019 - Sunday School. .... 9-45 a m. Mornoming Worship ......... 11:00 am 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 am. Evening Service ... ...... .7:00 p.m. Wed Bible Srud5/Prayer Ser. 7:00 p.m. Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p.m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Ml. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School...... .... .. 9.45 a m Mdrning Worship...... .11"00 am Disciples Training .... ... 5 00 p m SEvening Worship ...... ... .7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Ti.e .........7:00 p.m. OPEN DOO_ FUELIOSPEL PRAISE CENTER k..Broward St.L Sunday School...'....: ... .. :10-00 a.m Sunday Service .... ::.......... 6:00 p m. Wednesday Service... ........... 7:30 p.m: - ; .. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion............5:00p.m. Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m. Bible Study i 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................... .7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop, Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ......... ....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prai \er Time 7 00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship. I11 00 a.m. Disciples Training ............. .....6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 700 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH S131 Bear Lane- 773-2540, Sunday% School. 10:00 am Morning W orship 11I 00 a m Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m' UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School. 10 1)0 a m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time. ..........7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSENIBLI' New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p m. Tuesday Ser ice 710 p m. Wednesday Service ............ .:....7:00p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service .......10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship......11:00 a.m. 'Wed Night Scr ice &Woship 7 00 pm'" Saturday'Prayer., 7 00 p.m. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School .. 10:00 am. Morning Worship 11.00 a m. Evening Worshiup ... .. 7 00 pm ,ed Evening Worship 7:00 pm. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida AMe. & Orange St. ',: 773-9678 Bible Stud) ..... .....10.00 a.m BWorship Ser ice .........11:00 am Wednesday ... ......... ..7-00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sundcai Morning Worship ... 9:30 a m. Sunday Bible Class ......... II 30 am. Sunday Evening Worslup. 6:00 p.m Wed Night Bible Class .... 7 00 pm Men's Leadership & Training Class " . 2nd Sunday of Month ... 4-00 p m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blid. , 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. A 773-4576 - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting ...............i9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10 00 a m. Priesthood II 00 a m COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning 11 00a.m. Sunday, Night. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Night...... 7 30 p.m ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School .. 10 00 am Morning Service II 30 am. Evening Service .7 30 p.m. Wed. Bible SI. & Yth Gath 7 30 p m Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Nighti .7.30 pm. The foHlowing merchants -urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath a e T Wholesale Nursery Donni & .il ber .O. Box 78 (863) 735-0470 Zolfb Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 \ Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper..................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..........:11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .............5:00 p.m. Thursday Service .... ........ 7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship ........ .......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E.,Bayl St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical....................9:45 a.m. Sert icio de Adoracion II 00 a.m. Predicacion 11 30 a.m. Studio Biblie, Miercoles 7 30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH S 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service....................,.10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service......................1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... ..............06:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .... ...............7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Seri ice 11 00 a.m. Evening Worslhp 6O0 lp.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Bible Srud, ...........6:00 p.m. Wed Pra.er Bible Sundy ..........7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship.................1:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities ..............6:00 p.m. FLORIDAF Fd .T ASSEMBLY S OF GDG CHURCH ' 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386 Sunday School. 9 00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship ...1..10:45 a.m. Evening Worshup .........6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m. ,.Aednesday Fanuil Ministries 7 00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753. Morning Service ... 10 00 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:00p.m WVednesdav Ser ice 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 Worship ... .... .... 10 30a m i -Wed. Night Dinner..... 6 00 p m. Wed Bodybuilders Adull Cl Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m. IGLESIADE DIOS PENTECOSTAL, M.i. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Orliz Martes ..7 30 9 0 p m Viemrnes .. 7.30 9 00 p m. Domingo...:..........11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. IGLESLI ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155Altman Road -1131 Sunday Morning .... 1000 a.m. Tuesday E.ending .. 7-30 p.m. Thursday Evening.. 7.-30 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Monday Evening .... 7 30 p m Wednesday Evening..... 7 30 p.m:. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 sunday School .... 9 45 a m Morning Sernice .. ... .11-00 am. Evening Worship .. ...... 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer .... 7 00 p m S NEW BEGINNING CHURCH SCorner of 7th Ave. & Palmetio St. 735-0555 S NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 Slate Road 64 East Sunday School...................... 9-45 a m Morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m. Church Training.......................5:15 p.m. EveningWorship................6:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH , 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Mom. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .. ....... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service.......4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:0,0 a.m. Discipleship Training.... ........6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper.................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .................6:45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................:...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................. 6:00 p.m. WednesdayBible Study ............6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship ............... 11:00 a.m. .Weiglit Watchers meet Thursday ..................5:00 p.m. PROG RESSTI E MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School -9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................11:00a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday'School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............:...7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, lVauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.ni.m ..Morning Worship ......... ...... ...11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9 0 a m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ......5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday i(English r...........:..........9:00 a.m. (Spanish) .................. 10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English.,.... .30aQm ", SEVEIN'ItH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School ....... ................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ..........11:00 a.m. Tues Prayer Meeting 7 00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH '505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School 9-45 a m. Morning Worship 11-00 a m. Evening W\orshp 6 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenlon Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship .'.. 10:30 aim. Evening Worship ........ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ... 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m. .TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. 'Sunday School 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship .. ..: 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...... i. 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Sidy & Child Train.7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service. ....... 7:00 p.m. lWAUCIHULA CHURCH OF GOD1 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School .. ..........10:00 a.m. SMorning Wirship ......... 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. Friday Night Worship....... .7:30 p.m. S WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 . Sunday School ........... .. 9:45 a.m Morning Worship ........ 11 00 a m Church Training.. ......... ,6:00 p.m. Evening W6rship ..../' ..... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....... ..7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD i 210 Anderson ' Sunday School .. 10-00 a m. Church .. ; .... 10-O0a m. S.Youth Service.. .... ......... 6:00 p.m. SEvening Service .... ..7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: ... ... ...... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ......... :.. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..........7:30 p.m. T Tuesday Prayer.........'...7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .,.. ..-....7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship.......... 7:30 p.m. YOU Can Appea n .. NOHey, ki w kid.s'U :a .rNm Draw us a picture, write us a '6 fiike u8 a tory ortefl e i ke., If you're sending us a drawing, us penti.a or markers, not crayons. And leave the llned notebook paper k. your artwork. Then print your name and aig, y parents names and the town whereyou m ive on th back. Get boPnq ordad to bring iJ tq our oflpe. o- pt ti i n m iarstii: kdw. 6hiO-, h-ie .IMi .Advooate "O,. 'o. 338,Walhua;33873 FL,, .'. -. . 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'sChurch .......... 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 Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study ... ... ..... 10 00 a m Worship Service ......... II Oil 00 m ., ,..,GAR S1,R,.APTIST, CHURCH South Hy. 17 494-5456 Sunday. School ..:. 1000a m Morning Worship ....... II 00 a r Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p'm. ] L LRANATFA BAPTIST CHURCH Cornerof Steve Roberts Special. & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 S 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:Q p.m. Tuesday Worship .. ... 7:30 p.m... SThursday Worship .. :... 7:30 p.". Saturday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. A PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday. .. ..... 10:30a.m., Evening Sern ice... .. 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday .... .....'. 6 00p m. ZOLFO SPRINGS REALITY RANCH CO K-BOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles cast fi' Zolfo Springs on Ilwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School . ..... .. .. 9 45 ami Morning Worship ......... .11:00 a.n 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.r. Wed. Prayer Service . : 7:00 p.if. 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 ..00 a m. Servicio ... ..... 1 00 a m. Pioneer Club ...... 6-30 p mi Servicio de la Noche 7:00 p m Mierecoles Merienda 6-00 p mr Servicio .......... ... 8:00 p.n Sabado Liga de Jovenes 5:00 pmin ZOLFO BAPTI 311 E. 4th Ave , Sunday School . Morning Worship . Training Union, Evening Worship .... .. Wednesday Prayer ....... .Y ./J CH i-URCHI 1200 iO(:00a.an 1:00 a n 5:00 p m . 600 p mn . 7:30 p0 n 7( 11 ,, :. '. :: ?-i-- A prodigal got right with God. But a friend cried, "Fool' There's- no God!" "Don't be crazy," hereplied. "In, God's estimate, you're a fool. fhe- Bible. says, The fool has said in". his heart, There is no God'" Don't be 'hazy Read the Bible There are 1,189 chapters. By reading three chapters Monday through Saturday and five on Sunday, you can read the Bible through in one year. on't be lazy;. Whene er the devil finds a lazy Ciristh, iri.nt L, -nothing for,good, he puts him to work doing somethingjforevil,., If you're God's, learn of t:r; and labor for Him, won't .:. IAY, MOIDAY TUESDAY WHiBESDAY TIHJSDAY FRIDAY SAllRDAY I cramM Endus Besls, LIvlgous' Lovticus Levitcus Numn'*ir 11:17-34 20:1-21 23:1-1 19:1-37 25:1-44 25:35-5 27:1-11 ScipturesSelected by The 4m.rcan eiV IC:.'-ry Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.corn I Q October 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Senior Spotlight sity tennis team. Kelsey enjoys shopping, playing tennis and cheer- leading. My Chemical Rr iance is her favorite band, the Indianapolis Colts her favorite football team and the O.C. and Grey's Anatomy her favorite television shows. After high school she plans on attending the University of Tennessee and residing there. Wildcat varsity football team for three years. Justin enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his girlfriend. Jerry Rice of the 49ers is his favorite professional football player and Justin enjoys watching Family Guy on televi- sion. After high school, Justin plans on getting his Associate Degree and playing football. Jeremy Kelly Jeremy Kelly is the son of Jim and Jean Kelly of Bowling Green. He has played football for seven years and this is his third year on the varsity football team at Hardee Senior High. He is a member of the Key Club, FCA, Honor Society, FBLA'and the First Baptist Church of Wauchula where is active in his youth group. He enjoys playing ,sports, hunting and fishing. His favorite musician is Toby Keith and the Buccaneers are his favorite sports team. He enjoys watching Kelsey Williams Kelsey Williams of Zolfo Springs is the daughter of Earl and Kelly Pace. She has been cheer- leading for seven years, two of which she has cheered on the varsi- ty cheerleading squad at Hardee Senior High. Kelsey is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and is on the var- JustinWoods Justin Woods has played football for .six years. He is the son of Bobby and Robin. Woods of Wauchula and .has played on the "We' e Got Spirit Yes We Do" At Stop in & register for a Wildcat T-Shirt or cap! Drawings will be every home game. .- Go Cats! lichl &HBOE 225 E. Oak Street 773-3148, FBP SUPPORT OJUR WILD)CATS! BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL Troy Brant, Owner 404 W. Palmetto St. 773-9451 Email: brantfuneralchapel@earthlink.net Website: brantfuneralservices.com FBP Wildcat Hat Drawing!. 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GO One free offer per coupon. Coupon may not ,* be transferred, copied, or duplicated in any way or transmitted via electronic media. S Valid at Wauchula McDonalds's only. o 0 Valid thru December 31, 2005 4C The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 I, Spirit Spotlight 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. S/TB TB/OLB FL/OLB TB CB OLB WR QB/OLB DE- QB/DB WR/DB WR WR/OLB RB/WR TE/DE FL/OLB FB/LB RB/LB WR/DB TE/DE FB/LB RB/DE RB/LB FB/LB C FB/LB OLB/DL -C OL/DL DL OL DL DL DL OL OL OL OL OL, WR/DB TE/LB K TE/DE WR/OLB. DE DL DL Ht. Wt. 5'9" 150 5'6" 140 5'10" 170 6'0" 180 5'9" 155 5'8" 160 5'10" 170 6'0" 170 6'2" 195 5'10" 160 6'1" 175 6'4" 165 5'10" 170 5'9" 175 6'4" 220 6'2" 170 5'6" 155 5'10" 155 5'9" 140 6'1" 160 5'10" 180 6'0" 175 5'10" 170 6'0" 220 . 5'9" 170 5'7" 175 5'8" 165 6'0" 190 5'10" 180 5'9" 170 6'1" 175 6'0" 180 ,6'0" 250 5'10" 190 6'3" 230 6'2" 275 6'0" 305 5'11" 291 6'2" 265 5'9" 160 6'0" 175 5'6" 140 6'2" 170 5'9" 170 6'3" 180 5'8" 165 6'1" 230 Coaches: Derren Bryan, John Sharp, Steve Rewis, Dale Carlton, Jason Clark, Lee Thomas and Eric Snelling --a-- -ome- -OW 4-- p1ic We I I vay6peit*Ii snIg h IW* a out in frontg a of Ithe I gg Welcome Back Wildcats! Lb'.~rJtr Chevrolet ell II E% I hr, v CH EVROLET "Most Dependable Longest-Lasting Trucks on the Road" SERVING FLORIDA'S HEARTLAND fbp i X October 13, 2005. The Herald-Advocate 5C Avon Park Red Devils Roster NAME Demetrious Gross Rafael Johnson Travis Hill Taiwan Perry Justin Wilson Deven Wilson Jon Fils Karl Comedore Arturo Garcia Justin Roberts Jean Fils Lee Albritton Marcus Wyche T.J. Gordon 21 Leroy Sanders 22 Jeff Cousins 24 Gerrard Coleman 26 James Young 28 Kaneef Caldwell 29 Demarkus Depree 32 Marqui Jenkins . 34 .Willie English 42 Chase Barnes S45 Josue Orti 51 Jeremy Dennison 52: David Pearlman 55: Chad Topa 58 Andrew Wilson 63: Fred Mixon. 64 Alex Caldwell 66 Andrew Adams 73 Chad Wright- 75 Matt Flowers 76 Jose Gautier 80 Kyvias Moore 88 Michael Wagoner Managers- Stephanie Pickett-Bosworth, Maria Bland Head Coach: Thomas Cousins Asst. Coaches: Jermaine Wilson, Reggie Knigh;en, Willie English, Bo Jackson, Randoph Monday, Pat Bray, Wade Jackson, Gary Dressel InVARITY::] 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 21-14 21-13 Away HOME HOME HOME # 3 4 ,5 7 , 8 9 10 11 * 12 . 14 15 18 20 YOc~U N AME THE f(S] tE An GoSe Te uc- O U! 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! 174i 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! ~.481I October 14 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 Hardee Avon Park Name Address f~-IiI~ Away JUNIOR VARSITY GAMES START AT 7 RM. Assisant CachesBBoddBolSgfinDa uk adBarry Wh^Bit Day Phone # DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Friday, Oct. 14, 5p.m. Fill out entry form and return it to: The Herald-Advocate 115 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula -., September 30, 2005 Bucs Ticket Winner Verdistine Kemp Bowling Green HARDEE COUNTY'S TWO WINNING TEAMS! THE HARDER HIGH L WLDCATS The Crown Ford Sales, Service & Parts Team FOR EVERY TOUCHDOWN SCORED BY OUR WILDCATS THIS SEASON, CROWN FORD WILL DONATE $50 TO THE HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FUND!. SLOWEST FORD PRICES ANYWHERE, GUARANTEED i .. 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Meade N 773-4 3 Th Pr nakrWal-Mart - S1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) zw --' n. - SALES HOURS: M THROUGH THURSDAY :00 TO o 7: FRIDAY 9 TO tORD SATURDAY 9:0 TO :0 VARSITY GAMES START AT 7:30 P.M. # District Game Homecoming ** Senior Night ^^^^^^^^^A *^^^^^H^ - 3..- 0 -- 0 0 *^^^^^^ Dave Hall FBP - I -YOU5COKE fi, st ce 6C The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 Stump The Swami By John Szeligo Well Football Fans, it has been a season that appears to be evolving into a possible showdown for the National Championship in the Rose Bowl between Southern Cal and Texas. The Longhorns have back to backohome games with Colorado and Texas Tech coming up next. If Mack Brown's team can win both, it could be Hook'Em Horns in Pasadena. However, the Big 12 Championship Game is another obstacle for Texas. Oklahoma looked like a lock in 2003 to play for the National Championship until Kansas State upset the Sooners apple cart in that Dr. Pepper Classic. The USC Trojans seem like a lock for the other spot in Pasadena but the Trojans still have dangerous Cal on the road. Of course, they also have Notre Dame in South Bend this week. That storied rivalry has produced many surprises. UCLA is a rival that cannot be overlooked either. USC and UCLA meet Dec. 2 in the final game. Should the favorites fall to an upset, FSU is waiting to fill in the spot in Pasadena. The Noles would have to beat Florida in the Swamp. That, assignment could prove too big a task. The ACC Championship Game fol- lows the trip to Gainesville for the Noles. Could a rematch with the Miami Hurricanes determine the Noles fate in 2005? The SEC hopes for a shot at the National Championship hinge on Georgia and Alabama. The Dawgs have a date-with the Gators on October 29th. That could determine their fate. The Crimson Tide have Tennessee, LSU and Auburn coming up before they can look toward the SEC Title Game in Atlanta. Now let's look at this week's Bill'O' Fare 1. Florida at LSU The Swami predicted UF would lose to LSU in August. The Gators still have some question marks heading into the second half of the season. LSU 30 Florida 27. 2. Louisville. at West Virginia The Big East best meet in Morgantown. The Mountaineers are the most physical team the Cardinals will face all season. The bruising ground game will keep the U of L offense off the field while piling up'points. Look for WVU to have 250 yards on the ground. West\Virginia 33 Louisville 24. 3. UAB at Marshall The Herd will prevail at homecoming. They gave Virginia Tech all the Hokies wanted for a half. This will be a breakout game for a very young Marshall team. Marshall 31 UAB 17. 4. Alabama at Ole Miss.'- Tide keeps rolling. Bama 44 Ole Miss 14. 5. Miami at Temple Duke followed by Temple? Come on Larry, Coker, even Hostess doesn't have that many cupcakes. Of course, Georgia Tech and North Carolina coming up makes four cupcakes before the trip to Blacksburg. Miami 57 Temple 7. 6. USF at Pitt The Bulls stampede over the conference bottom-feed- ers while awaiting the invasion of the West Virginia Mountaineers next week. USF 33 Pitt 13. 7. Georgia at Vanderbilt Hunker down, Dawgs. This could be a close game if the Georgia boys don't take them serious. Don't look ahead two weeks to Florida. Georgia 34 Vanderbilt 10. 8. Penn State at Michigan Paterno has them excited in Happy Valley. Maybe too expectant? Look for the up and down Wolverines to be up this game. Michigan 27 Penn State 20. 9. Auburn at Arkansas The Hogs need to get prepared for a real BBQ-ING. Auburn 40 Arkansas 13. 10. Southern Cal at Notre Dame Here it is. The Irish have a chance to add to its lore and history with a win. Weis has turned them around but the Trojans love this type of game too. USC 45 Notre Dame 21. 11. UCF at USM The Golden Knights are in FIRST place in CUSA East. They have won three straight. Look for that to end in Hattiesburg. USM 38 UCF 31. 12. Colorado at Texas A major test for the Longhorns. Also, a pre- Health Department Offers Diabetes Class The Hardee. County Health Department will offer diabetes classes as part of itg Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for Hardee County residents who are diabetic or prediabetic. The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program strives to make Hardee County a healthy communi- ty for healthy people. Diabetes can be associated with serious complications and prema- ture death, but the good news is that the people with diabetes can take steps to control their disease and lower the risk of complications. The program teaches residents what steps to take to control their diabetes if they have it, and how to -prevent diabetes if they are at risk. In addition to free diabetes educa- view of the Big 12 Championship Game? Mack Brown and his team need to.refocus after beating the Sooners. Texas 34 Colorado 27. 13. FSO at Virginia Another ACC team, another rout. Wake me when it's over. FSU 45 UVA 17. 14. UConn at Cincinnati The Huskies are primed for a run at Louisville and West Virginia for the Big East BCS spot. The Bearcats pose no obstacle. UCONN 38 UC 10. 15. Rutgers at Syracuse The Scarlet Knights need to keep their bowl hopes alive. Rutgers 30 Syracuse 13. 16. Miami at Tampa Bucs h've a fish fry. How do you lose to the Jets? Tampa 27 Miami 17. 17. Jacksonville at Pittsburgh Leftwich got the best of Rothlisberger in college but the Steelers give Ben the edge here. Pittsburgh 20 Jax 17. 18. Jets at Buffalo No Chad=No Chance, Buffalo 28 Jets 13. 19. NY Giants at Dallas Eli's coming hide your hearts Cowboy fans. Giants 35 Dallas 21. 20. Houston at Seattle Seahawks soar. Seattle 27 Houston 17. Finally, it is Mid-October. Time for the Swami's First Top 10 rankings 1. Southern Cal 5-0 2. Texas 5-0 3. Georgia 5-0 4. Alabama 5-0 5. Penn St. 6-0 6. Florida St. 5-0 7. Virginia Tech 6-0 8. Miami 4-1 9. West Virginia 5-1 10. Tie LSU 3-1/ Florida 5-1 THE THERAPY CENTER WAUCHULA CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO A-TTEND OUR tion classes, the program provides medical nutritional therapy classes and physical activity opportunities. Each person. enrolled in the 'Diabetes Prevention. and Control program receives approximately $1,000 worth of services at no charge. Classes are held every Wednesday for four consecutive weeks, and patients can choose between a morning session (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) and an afternoon session (3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.). The next session begins Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 9. To enroll in the class or for more information, contact Paula Ortiz at the Health Department by calling 773-4161, extension 217. Local 'Head Start' Facilities To Rebuild 15 -The Redlands Christian Migrant L Association, which 'provides child care and early education to children : of migrant farm workers and' rural low-income families, has received a grant of nearly $2.5 million to' replace four Head Start facilities 1i ?'. that were severely damaged in last year's hurricanes. The one-time hurricane-recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to build new Head Start cen- ters in Wauchula, Bowling Green . and Arcadia and a new ,Migrant Head Start Center in Nocatee, RCMA Executive Director Barbara Mainster said. Meanwhile, RCMA's insurance claims, which were filed in late! "While we're delighted to re-' ceive the federal' aid and hopeful S about insurance reimbursements, construction costs have soared since the hurricanes of 2004," Mainster said. "The prices of con- crete, lumber and other building materials have gone up 25-30 per- cent since we filed these claims." 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DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. All rights reserved. ; October 13, 2005 The Herald Ad(oliat 7( COUNTY COURT name to a law enforcement officer, The following marriage licens- 15 days CTS, $315 fine and court es were issued recently in the costs, $100 public defender fees, office of the county court: $50 investigative costs. Homer Curtis Kirk Jr., 25, Francisco Calderon-Juarez, pos- Wauchula, and Tiffany Ann Giroux, session of marijuana, probation 12 21, Wauchula. months, warrantless search and Michael Dale, Owens, 30, seizure, random drug screens, drug Wauchula, and Jaclyn Suzanne abuse evaluation and treatment, Armstrong, 26, Wauchula. ..$315 fine and court costs, $100 Philip Joe Mayo Jr., 43, publicc defender fees, $50 investiga- Wauchula, and Michelle R. Pieper~' tive costs, 15 hours community ser- 35, Wauchula. vice. Brian Marshall. Spencer, 25, Samuel Chagolla, violation of a Zolfo Springs, and Nicole Lynn domestic violence injunction for Willis, 22, Wauchula. protection, not prosecuted. David Ramos, violation of pro- The following small claims nation (original charges .domestic cases were disposed of recently battery and resisting arrest without by the county judge: force), probation revoked, 180 days Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Lisa CTS, outstanding fines and fees A. Parrish, judgment by consent, placed on lien. execution withheld. Andre Terrom Louis, resisting an Mortgage Electronic Registra- officer without violent force, adju- tions Systems Inc. vs. James H. dication withheld, $315 fine and Webb Jr. et al, voluntary dismissal. court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs; pos- The following misdemeanor session of marijuana, not prosecut- cases were disposed of recently in county court: Ronald Boyd, disorderly intoxi- cation and resisting arrest without force, probation six months, ran- dom drug .screens, warrantless search and seizure, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs, 15 hours community service.. Guillermo Garcia, assault, 18 days in jail with credit for time served (CTS), probation six months, no, weapons, forfeit weapons. no contact with victim, four-hour domestic violence class, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Reginald Fred Moseley, resisting arrest %without force, 20 days CTS, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees. Christina Rodriguez. possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to pa) fnes on convictions for petit theft and indecent exposure, 14 days CTS, 12 months probation, random drug screens, warrantless search and seizure, substance abuse evaluation and treatment, $190 court costs, $100 public defender, $ 100 drug test fees, $60 investiga- tie costs. Ariel Vallejo, domestic' battery, estreated bond. Patricia Ann White,' trespassing other than structure/conveyance and criminal mischief, not prose- cuted, placed in pretrial diversion- ary program. Christopher Lee Aguirre, posses- sion of marijuana and giving a false Yanel Rios Albarran, battery, adjudication withheld, probation six months, 12-hour domestic vio- lence class, no contact with victim, no weapons or firearms, $667 fine and court costs. The following criminal traffic cases were disposed of recently in county court. Dispositions are based on Florida Statutes, dri- ving record and facts concerning. the case. Jose Covarrubia-Castro, DUI, 12 months probation, license suspend- ed six months, alcohol abuse e% alu- ation and treatment, no alcohol: or being in bars, $662.50 fine and court costs, 50 hours, community service; no valid license, adjudica- tion withheld, probation six months with same conditions. Beth I. Herrera, driving while license suspended (DWL), 10 days in jail-suspended. $330, fine and court costs. Matthew Mark McEntyre, DWLS, $330 fine and court costs. Gilberto Villarreal, DWLS, dis- missed. Miles Arnold Platt, DWLS, 10 days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. Raul Lopez Lasaro, DUI, proba-. tion one year,. license suspended six "months, DUI school, evaluation, no alcohol or bars, $662.50 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, 50 hours community service; ' no valid license, adjudication with- held,; probation six. months with same conditions.. Andrew Terron Louis, DWLS, 10 days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: April Contreras and the state-- Department of Revenue (DOR) ys. Wendall Maggard, petition for child support. Maria C. Rodriguez vs. Demesio Flores Rodriguez, petition for injunction for protection. Katonya L. Cook and DOR vs. Marvin G..Cook, petition for child support. Jessica Yvette Rodriguez vs. Jose Juan Martinez, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Edward and Nina Paul as trustees vs. Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, petition for exten- sion of statute of limitations in medical malpractice case. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Nadine Slaughter and Dana T. Slaughter, divorce. Amanda Outley Tyler and, Timothy Tyler, divorce! Nelson S. Adams and Cindy S. Adams, order. Jenny Lynn Albritton vs. Clint Morgan Albritton, dismissal of injunction for protection. Romell C. Parks and DOR vs. Stacy Lynell Parks, order. Eudelia Ferrer Martinez and DOR vs. Patricia Martinez, order. Dean Simpson and Josephine Simpson, order. Veda A. Simpson vs. Shawn T. Simpson, voluntary dismissal of injunction for protection. Julie Garcia and DOR vs. John Deleon, amended child support order.. Joe Gonzalez and DOR vs. Maria Martinez, child support order. First National Bank of Wauchula vs. Thomas Wa. ne Lanham et al (tw o cases), judgment .of mortgage foreclosure. Ashley Hughes vs.. Marcel Melton, injunction for protection. Levi B. Lambert and Leesa B' Lambert. divorce. Angela M. Maggard and Ernest L. Maggard II, divorce. SCendant Mortgage vs. David Rivera et al, dismissed. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circult-judge. Defendants have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When THE IIARDIE SENIOR IGIHI STUDENT COUNCIL PRESENTS: 2005 HOMECOMING! PARADE aTherel' No Place Lke Home When: OCTOBER 21, AT 2:30 P.1M. Where: Main Street Wauchula Entry Fee: $20.00 Entry Deadline: October 17, 2005 (Fee must be paid by the deadline) PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: Teresa Whited . Hardee Sr. High School 830 Altman Rd. Wauchula, FL 33873 or call 773-3181 Special Note: In case of rain the parade Will be on October 22, 2005 S--- ENTRY FORM . I Name of Club/Organization: ____ Sponsor: Type of Entry": I (Marching group, float, car, etc. If float, please indicate size of vehicle) | , WE WANT OUR ENTRY JUDGED YES rNO - Services Available to Eligible Seniors 60+ H.O.P.E of Hardee provides a variety of services for those 60 years of age and older who meet eligibility requirements. ' Chore seasonal cleaning & household maintenance; Congregate Meals One hot nutritious meal served daily at the Catheryn McDonald Senior Center (transportation available); Emergency Alert Response Electronic surveillance service that monitors frail homebouind elderly, 24 hours, seven days a week; Home Delivered Meals One hot nutritious meal provided daily to your home, five days per week; Homemaker House cleaning and laundry; Personal Care---Assistance with bathing and dressing; Respite Care In the home relief to the Caregiver of a functionally impaired older person; Home Care for the Elderly*- A monthly stipend paid to a Caregiver to care for the needs of an elderly client in their care, Call the HOPE of Hardee Elder Helpline,, 863-773-2022, to determine what services and programs are available for you! "Sponsored by Hardee Count) Council on Aging, Inc., the State of Florida. Department of Elder Affairs, the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging. Inc.. the State of Florida. Department of Children and Families, and the United Way of Central Florida "' 10:13c adjudication is withheld, it is pending successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Juan Ignacio Castillo, purchase of marijuana, not prosecuted, trans- ferred to drug pretrial intervention (DPTI) program. Frank Farias, purchase of mari- juana, not prosecuted, transferred to DPTI. Robert Douglas Garner, purchase of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted, transferred to DPTI. Mark William McEntyre, battery on a person 65 or older, not prose- cuted, transferred to county court with filing of misdemeanor charge. William Thomas Minton, disor- derly intoxication, battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer with violence, not prose. cuted, transferred to county court with filing of misdemeanor charges. Gary Richard Moore, purchase of cocaine, not prosecuted, trans- ferred to DPTI. , Brandon Scott Poucher, violation of probation (original charges aggravated battery on a pregnant woman, possession of metham- phetamine and grand theft), proba- tion revoked, nine months CTS, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien., Weldon Earl Roberts. violationn of probation (original charges flee- ing to elude a police otticer and felony DUI). probation terminated. Christina Rodriguez, posses-ion of methamphetamine, not prosecut- ed; possession of drug parapherna- lia, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with filing of misde- meanor charge. - Kage Elton Smith, fleeing to elude a police officer with lights and sirens, felony driving while license suspended andh -iolation of probation (original charge felony driving while license suspended), probation revoked, 18 months com- munity control-house arrest, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $115 public defender fees and 75 hours commu- nity service added to outstanding fines and fees and 75 hours com- munity service. Kimberly Denise Stewart, two counts sale of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of public housing, AGES 5&61 adjudication withheld four yeais drug offender probation, no diugs or alcohol or being around those who do, warrantless search and seizure, evaluation and treatment, curfew, $100 fine. $765 court costs, $115 public defender fees. James Ray Thornton, violation of probation (original charge posses- sion of methampehtamine with intent to sell), probation revoked, six months CTS, license suspended two years, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Jose Manuel Diaz, possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school or church with intent to sell-amended to possession of cocaine, adjudication withheld, two years drug offender probation, no drugs or alcohol, curfew, evalua- tion and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $340 public defender fees, 50 hours community service. The following real. estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Gray Epps Jr. and Belva Lee Vance as trustees to Scott LaPatrick Lane, $104,000. Daniel H. and Linda M. Smith to Hometrust Group Inc., $60,000. Daniel H. and Linda M. Smith to Keith C. Wellington, $60,000. Carlos and Maria DeLaLuz to Juan F. and Maria Cisneros, $25,000. , R., Miller as trustee to Robert Rodriguez and Daniel Gibson, $52,000. Hammock Land & Cattle Co. Inc. to John M. Thomas, Molly Thomas and George S. M. Thomas, $270,000. / - I.B. Knight to Erick and Lydia Ann Quintana, $92,500. Patricia T. Knox to Hiram Ian and Kimberty Jean Trott, $140,000. Tanya S. Pearson Willis and Mark Willis to Harold E. Jr. and MINORGES 7&8 AGES 7&8 Joyce M. McClelland, $165,000. Tamela J. Corrivuau to Ryan R. and Tammy L. Warczinsky, $55,000. Gary Lamar Crawford and Carey. M. Crawford to Carey M. Crawford, $96,754. Jean B. Burton to Jones Cattle & Citrus LLC, $25,000. Michael James and Linda Marie Choate to Jean B. Burton, $25,000 Fernando Morales to Elbert Sherman and Katherine Home Cannon, $48,000. Jones Cattle & Citrus LLC to Mic.hael James and Linda Marie Choate, $25,000. Ken Sanders III and J. A. Clark III to Helen F. Keller, $67,500. Helen F. Keller to Ken Sanders III and J. A. Clark III, $67,500. Charles McKibben and J. B. Delaney to Lazaro M. Muse, $30,500. Frankie Wayne Hill and Melody C. Gates to Jessica Banda, $50,000. Dennis L. and Yvonne Dunlap Graham to Jack A. Jr. and Sheila D. Brown, $89,000. Dennis L. St and Cynthia A. Forney to Henry B and Sandra K. Life, $47,000. Kathleen C. Johnson aid David C. Wilkins to Raymond A. Barber and Kami L. Blackhurst, $198,500. ('ha Dang and Nao Lee Xiong to Irdia Raj and Angela Desai and A. B. Aungkhin, $380,000. Carlos Bailey to Robert G. Breslin, $796,000. Hammock Land & Cattle Co. Inc. to Lana K. Breslin, $73,080. Robert G. Breslin to DXL Investment LLC, $880,000. Hammock Land & Cattle Co. Inc. to Nen Chin and Wen Mei Liu, $130,000. Edward S. Jr. and Connie Joan Schontag to Staton Inc., $47,700. The word "meaningful" when used today is nearly always meaningless. Adrian Melendez says: SLet me show you the new "lFord Country"! T.EDEM Ft. Meade 1o 13c 8tpv qk 3752606 lonew -l~l "'gB j?,800-226-3325 AMINE AGES 9&10 - STRATION Monday October 10 . 'ay. .* Through Friday October 1 5:00-7:00 Saturday October 15 ^ ^ *. .9:00-noon le Heine Jr. Complex on Flol Cost is $45 Checks payable to Hardee County Youth Sports, Inc. (HCYS) *Each child registered receives a complete official team uniform when the season begins in January. Children must attain the age of 5 on or before April 30, 2006 / and not 11 before May 1, 2006 Parents must be present to register their child and must show birth certificate to validate child's age. 10:6,13c _I I -~ ~I--~ 8C The Herald-Advocate, October 13, 2005 SHORT LESSON who can join our credit union. YOU . (How's that for short?) 84 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. NS 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. .. .....,. --.. .. ...I-.,. .'.. :... . .. .", ''' ,,". .:,,," ,_i ."": .''''' : :2 ~ 2 .t:_NQ- a',...r, :.: . A O N 9:1-11:10c - .-. .'. r-r |