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    Section B: Hardee Living
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A Childhood Lesson

At Thanksgiving
.. .C.J. Mouser 4B


Impact Fees To Go

From $800 To $6,500
...Story 11B


Hardee County Men

Deployed To Iraq

i...Story 1C


The


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


105th Year, No. 50 ,
3 Sections, Pages 32


SThursday, November 24, 2005


DOT Delays


The Four-Laning Of U.S.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald'Advocate
The Hardee County Commis-
sion heard some hard news about
U.S. 17 at it recent meeting.
Just the preliminary engineering
and design for the south half of the
proposed four-laning of U.S. 17
from the DeSoto County line to
Zolfo Springs won't be done until
2011.


The, commission balked, argued
and discussed, but finally reluctant-
ly approved the state, Department of
,Transportation's new five-year plan
(2007-2011).
DOT liaison Susan King spoke
initially, then got added comments
from her boss, Frank Mears, as
commissioners intensely ques-
tioned why even'design on the final
liiece of U.S. 17 needing four-lan-


ing was moved back four years.
King first said there would be a
public hearing in January on using
the .existing alignment of U.S. 17
from the DeSoto County to south of
Zolfo Springs, then follow the old
CSX railroad corridor from Oak
Street north to join the four-laning
already done.
Mears said U.S. 17 was part of
the Strategic Intermodal System


(SIS) and of the highest priority,
after 1-75. "We just got 1-4 done,
then there's 1-75, U..S. 17 and U.S.
27, bringing each up to the level of
service and future demand."
"U.S. 17 is not in demand. Until
it is four-laned all the way, it won't
be," responded Commissioner Dale
Johnson.
Mears said the legislature had
designated 75 percent of National


Highway funds for SIS and 25 per-
cent for non-SIS roads. "District I
did well on its portion of $250 mil-'
lion earmarked for SIS," he said.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
asked about plans to continue U.S.
98 south at Fort Meade on U.S. 17
all the way to SR 66 and thence east
to join U.S. 98 south of Sebring. "It
would make more sense than the.
road east of Fort Meade, which is


not adequate for major traffic."
When long-term recovery project
coordinator Doug Knight asked
about the delay of $3.7 million for
design of U.S. 17, King said design
costs go up when construction costs
do. Design is a percent of the total
project cost. Since there has been a
'significant increase in the cost of
steel and concrete, there are similar
See DOT 2A


State Will




Not Seek The




Death Penalty


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Sandhill cranes take flight as a steam locomotive and the Peace River wind their way through this historic scene on a Wauchula
State Bank building. It is the first mural in what is hoped to be a series of heritage murals.


Wauchula Gets First Historic Mural


By LAUREN RAULERSON
For The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula State Bank has started
'the ball rolling I ith a community
project to adorn the 'town with
murals.
The new mural near the corner of
U.S. 17 North and Main Street was
painted by Terry Smith of Land 0'
Lakes. The scene reflects the old
train tracks that used to run where
the new northbound lanes of U.S.
17 are and the town's heritage..
The mural was completed over a
five-week period, and it took 19
solid days of.painting before it was,
.finished. First, a pencil sketch was
prepared and revisions were made.
Then a color.sketch was 'drawn.
Finally, Smith did a canvas painting
of the mural, which was on display
at the bank for weeks.
The city has made regulations for
any new murals. The\ must cone\
.the county's heritage and can in no
way be a form of advertisement,
WVauchula State Bank's mural
includes the Peace River, sandhill
cranes, downtown. Wauchula in
1929 (the year the bank originated),.


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I INDEX
Classifieds 6A
Courthouse Report.......6C
Crime Blotter................ 7C
Hardee Living................ 6B
Information Roundup...2B r
Obits 4A
? School Lunch Menus...5C
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orange trees and palmettos. It truly
depicts local history.
The mural is not extremely
detailed because most people who'
see it are passing it in a vehiclee
instead of walking up to it. There
are also hidden pictures ,in the
mural. The bank's logo as 6 well as
initials of some who have con-
tributed to the heritage of the bank
have been secreted into the design.


The mural has lights thai shine
direct) on it at night so it is visible
in the darkness. "We wanted it to
add to the uniqueness of our com-'
munity," says bank marketing
director Misty Hughes. In January,
Wauchula State Bank % ill have a
dedication ceremony for its new
mural. .,
Main Street 'Inc. of Wauchula is
also planning on painting a mural,


in Heritage Park' sometime this
spring. It plans on using Smith as
the artist and either painting 'the
history of NMain Street or an agri-
cultural timeline.
Fundraising still has to take place
for this project to be possible. Main
Street Inc. will hold its annual
Grillin' & Chillin"' in February as
well as other events to raise money
See MURAL 2A


Planned Growth Pushes Utilities


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of.The Herald-Advocate
Accommodating about 700 new,
housing units mandates that,
Wauchula increase its water and'
sewer service soon.
Although the planned expansion
of the city's wastewater plant is not
diue for construction until 2008,ithe
Wauchula Cit% Commission has
authorized City Manager Rick
Giroux to go ahead with interim
plans to get more capacity at the
plarits. .
There are over 350 units planned
to begin construction in the spring
of 2006, said Giroux, following up'
on the request of Bill Gamble, who
appeared at the Nov. 14 commis-
sion meeting requesting answers on


when he could anticipate construc-
tion.
Four plans for new construction
are each in different quadrants of
the 'city. Gamble's 91-unit housing
development called Village Oaks is
just off Altman Road in the south-
west sector. Hidden Creek, a 60-'
unit ,housing area off Louisiana
Street is in the northwest. Valencia
Gardens, a 104-unit ; apartment
complex is ff US. .17 northbound,
lanes in, the. southeast and Orange
Walk, an over-55 area of homes is
off Heard Bridge Road in the north-
east.
'Long-range, there is additional
'growth anticipated, probably up to
or beyond the 2008 expansion of
the wastewater plant from one mil-


lion to threp million gallons daily.
At present, the state Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP)
says the city has reached its capac-
ity. Giroux suggested a "Band-Aid"
which could allow the city to
recoup' 10 percent of that and
accommodate the immediate pro-
jects planned for completion .in
2006-07.
Giroux explained, two ways he
hoped to 'get some, "forward
progress." One is an infiltration and
inflow study of the sewer rehabili-
tation which apparently still has a
big leak which allows up to
250,000 gall ns of rainwater to get
into the wastewater system. "If
public works can. locate and plug
See UTILITIES 3A


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocale
The State Attorney's Office has
announced it will not seek the death
penalty in the case of a rural
- Wauchula man accused of shooting
his ,ife 13 times
Michael Branham. 46,' of 441
Shaw Road. has maintained that the
Jul\ 26 shooting of Janette
Branham, 40, w\as in self-defense.
He says she came at him with a pair
of scissors.
But Hardee County sheriff's
investigators allege evidence col-
lected at the scene and :statements
from witnesses refute Michael
Branham's claim. They arrested
him on a first-degree murder
charge on July 28.
Because first-degree murder is a
capital offense, a grand jury was
convened. It handed up its indict-
ment on Aug. 17.
Branham remains in the Hardee
County Jail \\ without bond.'


And in a pre-trial hearing in
Hardee Circuit Court on Tuesday
afternoon, defense attorney Law-
rence D. Shearer of Lakeland told
Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyel that
he had just received notice from the
state of its intent not to seek the
See DEATH PENALTY 2A


Barnham


Pedestrian Killed


Crossing U.S. 17


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A. 45-year-old pedestrian was
killed last week trying to cross U.S.
1:7. ..
Miguel Lopez, address unknown,,
was walking across the highway at
about 7;40 p.m. Wednesday when
he was struck by a northbound
vehicle, the Florida Highway Patrol
said.
In a report on the incident, Cpl.'
Dennis K. Roberts Jr. said a 1993
Cadillac was headed northbound in
the outside lane of U.S. 17 about
*.three miles north of Wauchula
when 'Lopez, who was walking
from ,the west side to the east,
stepped directly into the path of the
car.


Roberts said it was dark at the
time, and. that the area was unlight-
ed.
Further, he alleged Lopez was
under the influence of alcohol, and
did not see the approaching vehicle.
The driver of ,the car, Jose
Alberto Flores, 25, of Maple Street
in Bowling Green, was not injured,
nor was, his passenger, Pablo
Rivera III, 17, of Banana Street in
Bowling Green.
The vehicle sustained $3,000 in
damages, Roberts estimated.
Lopez was dead at the scene, the
corporal said.
No charges will be filed.
Lopez became the ninth person
killed on Hardee County roadways
so far this year.


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2A The Herald-Advocate, November 24, 2005


The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Homelown Coverage
JAMES R. KELLY
Publisher/Editor
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL /
Managing Editor


JOAN M. SEAMAN
Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor

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NOEY DE SANTIAGO
Assr. Production Manager

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Kelly's Column
By Jim


The Tampa Bay Bucs can be thankful this week for a 7-3 record this
season after going 5-11 last year. The Bucs have added a Cadillac to their
offense in 2005.

The Hardee Wildcats can be thankful for an 11-1 season,, despite a
,14--11 loss last Friday at Lakeland Kathleen. The Cats could not solve the
Red Devils' defense. -

Freda Douglas of Wauchula is a distributor for XanGo juice, a dietary
supplement made from a puree of the mangosteen fruit from Southeast
Asia. I have not tried the juice, which is supposed to help intestinal health,
help the immune system, promote.joint flexibility and maintain a healthy
respirator. system.

,Odell Taylodrof Hardee County has been having respiratory difficulty
in recent months. He worked for the Herald-Advocate years ago and more .
recently in the phosphate industry. .
The ability to breathe well is something many of us take for granted.

The price of oranges has gone up sharply in recent weeks, following
Hurricane Wilma and recent canker losses. Local grower Kenny Sanders?
has sold his earlies andl irids for $1.25 a pound solids and $1.40 a pound
solids for valencias.- ........ .....
Higher prices are really good news for citrus growers.
The price for grapefruit has even been better. The 2004 hurricanes and
2005 Wilma reduced the.crop by well over half. One local grower said last
year -he received $16 a box net from his ruby red grapefruit grove in Polk
County.:
A few years ago there was excessive supply, and some growers pushed
their grapefruit groves and planted valencia oranges instead. How the mar-
ke can change, based'on the old adage of supply and demand.
SThere was a report Tuesday, for oranges of $1.30 and $1.50,for pound
solids. 'Many contracts allow for a price rise, less a.nickel.
-Oranges and grapefruit are extremely healthy fruits to eat, along with
most other fresh ripe fruits and vegetables.

Something to be thankful for is that gasoline prices have been falling,
in recent weeks. Prices had spiked to about $3 a gallon following Hurricane
Katrina. but on Tueday. regular unleaded gasoline in Wauchula was $2.27.
Refineries are back to running at normal "capacity, arid Floridians.
reduced their gasoline consumption by three percent.

Henry and Juanita Graham of Wauchula have been married for 70
years. Following health problems, they both live at Hardee Manor nursing
home which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary.
.-. Ben Kouris is another Wauchulan who lives at Hardee Manor. In maryv
cases a nursing home is necessary during a person's later years.

There is increased debate in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere about
the war in Iraq. It will be interesting to see.how the scenario unfolds, if the
U.S. will come up w ith some sort of exit strategy or stay the course indefi-
nitely,

Hunting season is in full swing. The weather is turning' coler.
Thanksgiving is upon us. and Christmas is-fast,approaching.
One of the fall's highlights %was the re-opening of the Hardee Football
Stadium and the outstanding fireworks display at tie opening home game.
The largest' building projects underway are the, new K-8 school, which
needs a name, and the new Hardee County industrial park. Henry Graham
.suggests Hilltop as the heew school's name. .


COURTESY PHOTO,
Artist Terry Smith applies paint to a tree as he works on a mural at Wauchula State Bank. The mural, the first in Hardee County,
can easily be seen by motorists on U.S. 17 North ..,


-MURAL
Continued From 1A


for this community project.
Smith has been a full-time artist
for seven years. He was painted
about 20 murals all over the coun-
try. His murals are displayed in
Georgia, South Carolina, Kansas,
Michigan and several Florida
cities.
Smith has painted six murals in
Lake Placid, which is known as the
"Town of Murals." Wauchula State
Bank's mural is. the first he has
done in Hardee County, butit more
than likely will not be his'last.
To paint a mural, there is a spe-
cific process that must be 'followed
in order to ensure the quality of the
painting. Usually a primer is put on
the wall, however the bank's wall
had already been primed a green-
gray color. Usually Smith primes a
wall a' gray color in order to keep
the sun from reflecting off of a
white surface.
The wall this mural is painted on.


is odd shaped, which posed a chal-
lenge for Smith. Those obstacles,
however, were conquered.
Smith sketched the mural first
and then used pure acrylic paints,
used by many theme parks for out-
side paintings. "Once the time
comes to paint the wall, it is more
or less paint by numbers," he says,
since the mural has already been
painted on a canvas and the colors
have already been mixed.
Two acrylic-based clear coats
with Ultra Violet protection are
then applied to -the mural, to pre-
serve it. The wall must be washed
e\ery two years. The mural should
last about 20 years without having
to' be touched up,'but it depends on
the condition of the wall.
Wauchula State' Bank expects to
be the first of several busines-es"
aand organizations to portray the
local heritage and aid in unifying
the community.


DOn T
Continued From 1A


increases in design costs, in this,
case from $2.4 million to $3.7 mil-'
lion.
Knight asked what would happen
if' he -could find another funding
source for the $3.7 million design
phase. King and Mears ;said that
wouldn't help unless there was also
a source for the $100 million con-
struction of the 11-mile route. If the
design is done too early,: it would
havy to be updated;, at additional
expense, when construction, is
'about to begin.
UMears said there are more dollars
coming for the SIS program under
growth management plans. "We'll
be revising the SIS plan in the next
few months. When we update it,
we'll know what to tell you if
advancing the design is helpful."
King had opened the discussion
by' telling commissioners that
resurfacing of U.S. 17 from the
Polk County line to SR 62 and from.
'SR 62 to Tropicana Motel north of
Wauchula would happen in, the'
2007 year (which begins next
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King said the department was let-
ting contracts for resurfacing of SR
62 from Allapattah Road to U.S. 17
to be done this fiscal year. Also
there will be resurfacing of the
existing U. S. 17 from the DeSoto
County line to Zolfo Springs done
later this year. The $1.7 million for
replacement of the Kelly Roberts
Road bridge has been moved to
'2007.
Resurfacing of 'SR 66 from the
'Charlie Creek bridges to U.S. 17 is
scheduled for the 2008 fiscal year."
Federal monies have been set
.aside, earmarked, for, road work
related to the international cargo
airport when that feasibility study
is completed in the next month or
so, said King.
Construction ,on the Wauchula
train depot is now set for 2009 and
landscaping inf Bowling Green,
Wauchula and the county is includ-
ed in four of the next five years.
Sidewalks, including those in
Wauchula Hills, are in the 2009,
year, but the county could advance
the money for them and be rein-
bursed in the year it, is planned.
After updating current and future
projects, King asked, the commis-.
sion to endorse, the new- five-year
plan. Johnson said, "If we agree,
we are sealing our fate. We never
know when you will get to it." The'
commission reluctantly approved
the state plan.


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DEATH P
Continued
death penalty.
Still, he said, he was not pre-
pared to go to trial next month, as
Branham had wanted. Shearer
_ explained that his other trial work
hindered him from fully preparing
the Branham case for a December
trial.
He asked the judge for a continu-
ance.
Assistant State Attorney Gene L.
Malpas stood "to. address the judge.
"Our position is Mr. Branham has
to waive his right to a speedy trial.
We would ask the court to inquire
of him if that is, -indeed, what he
wants to do."
Doyel explained to Branham that
he has the right to' be tried within
si\ months of his arrest. He said it
was Branham's decision if he want-.
ed to waive that right or not. He
repeated that Shearer had said he
needed a delay to properly prepare.
."You-heard what your lawyer
said about preparation.. Are you.in
agreement?" Doyel asked Bran-
ham. ,


PENALTY
From 1A
"If Mr. Shear.er thinks it's best,
I'm in agreement," Branham re-
sponded.
Because Branham previously
had insisted on a December trial,
Malpas then asked the judge to-,
have Branham immediately sign..
the waiver form,-which he did.
The case now goes from Doyel's
docket to Circuit Judge Susan W.
Roberts, who in January will take ,
over all first-degree murder cases
in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which.
includes Hardee, Highlands and
Polk counties.
As no one in the courtroom was
aware of Roberts' schedule, a date
for Branham's first court appear-
ance in front of her could not be
determined.
"Judge Roberts will have to' set a
date," Doyel explained to
Branham. The judge did, however,
give Branham a "backup" date of
Jan. 17. He said Branham could
appear in Doyel's courtroom if no
other date had been set by that time..


Nutrition Notes

IHOW RISKY IS RED MEAT?
A large European study recently reported a strong link between eating
high amounts of red meat and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. This
finding supports and extends the results of several previous studies.j
However, for consumers who want to apply these findings to best protect
their health, questions remain about specific food choices.;
The large European study shows that after an average of almost five
years,: people who ate the most red meat and processed meat had a 35 per!
cent greater risk of developing colorectal cancer than those who ate the'
least amounts. The cancer risk actually rises with fairly small amounts of
these foods. Eating more than about five-and-a-half ounces of red meat and,
processed meat per day put people in the most at-risk group. A smalleef
change in risk was even seen with 10 ounces per week. The meats respon-j
sible include beef, pork, lamb and veal, plus sausage, ham, bacon and coldj
cuts.
Not all studies support a link between red meat and colon cancer, bull
what scientists call the "preponderance," meaning a convincing majority
do. A study of more than 148,000 Americans released earlier this yean
.tracked people for 9 to 19 years. Those who ate the most red and processed
meats faced a 13 to 15 percent increase in the risk of colon cancer. I
There are several factors to consider when trying to discern how red
meat raises cancer risk. The high saturated fat content is a major contribu-
tor to heart disease. It may affect cancer development as well. But merely
choosing lean red meats and reduced-fat processed meats does not appear
to remove the cancer risk.
Cancer-causing substances, known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs), foi
when meat is grilled, broiled, or fried at high temperatures. Because HCAs
form on poultry and fish cooked at high temperatures, too, HCAs alone dc-
not explain the greater risk from red meat.
Another problem particular to processed red meats is the presence of
nitrites, which can be converted to carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds
(NOCs) in the colon. In fact, some NOCs may already be present in the
meat. Nitrites don't account for all of the risk posed by processed red meats'
however, since not al of these meats contain them.
The higher colon cancer risk from red meat may be due to its levels o:'
the. heme form of iron. Heme iron is only found in animal Toods, and the
amount in beef is about twice that in chicken and fish. It has a different
chemical form than the iron in plant foods and supplements. Heme iror.
seems to damage the lining of the colon and cause abnormal cell growth.
One study shows that increasing red met leads to more NOCs in the colon)
Red meat's heme iron produces more NOCs than iron from plant foods.,
What should you do? The American Institute for Cancer Research's
expert panel report, Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer, recom4
mends limiting red meat consumption to three ounces a day or less. Choose
poultry and stew it or bake it to avoid HCA formation. Prepare fish two
times a week since studies show it offers protective benefits, apparently
through its special omega-3 fat. Since none of the risks connected with red
meat apply to plant-based dishes, make meatless entrees with beans, nuts,
or seeds for protein.
If you continue to include red meat in your diet, choose lean cuts and
stick to the recommend 3 ounces or less a day. Even if you've eaten large
amounts of red meat your entire life, studies suggest that changing your eat-
ing pattern now can have a positive effect within a few years. When you eat
any kind of animal protein, however, make sure the focus of your meals is
vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans, which are the source of many
health-promoting nutrients and phytochemicals.


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CERT PLANNERS


ARE YOU READY FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
wu may not be ready. A person's behavior changes in a series of distinct
s ges. Studies suggest that sometimes people may feel ready to lose
3 eight, but they are unprepared to alter their behavior to do so.
There are five stages of motivational readiness in a widely accepted
i fdel of behavioral change. In the precontemplationn" stage, a person has
nr intention of changing. At the next step,, "contemplation," a person
i tends to change, but later. During the "preparation" phase, a person is
riady to change within the next month. The "action" stage is reached when
person has recently changed a behavior. The final, "maintenance" level
occurs only when a person has carried out the new behavior for at least six
n~onths to two years.
A recent study of women trying to manage their weight showed that
tse women were stuck in the precontemplation stage. There were two rea-
s'ns for their passivity: The difficulties the women perceived outnumbered
tie advantages; and they lacked confidence in their ability to successfully
nake changes.
An earlier study about what prevented young adults from eating more
vegetables and fruit found that moving from precontemplation depended on
Show many benefits the young adults saw to changing. Yet moving from the
next stage, contemplation, was more influenced by how many barriers they
Ssw. A balance in favor of the benefits was the main indicator of a readiness
tO actually make the changes.
In the more recent study of women, how they thought about the "pros"
ahd "cons" of dieting was also significantly related to the stage they were
in regarding weight los behaviors, like decreasing fat consumption and
increasing exercise.
If you want to move forward in living a healthy lifestyle, the "pros"
S ive to outweigh the "cons" in your mind. Find ways to get around barri-
e s that you think are inconvenient, expensive, boring or difficult. Be spe-
c fic about what you are trying to overcome and creative about possible
s ilutions. Research shows that the balance of pros and cons relates to each
s nall behavioral change, not just to the goal, like losing weight. For exam-
S e, you might see many more benefits to losing weight than to remaining
ck Ierweight. But if you see more barriers than benefits to new habits like
exercising more and decreasing food portion sizes, you are unlikely to
change. However, if you are ready to change some behaviors, make at least
these changes. Small successes can build your confidence in making more
changes.
The other key influence on women's readiness to niake changes to lose
weight was their belief in their ability to overcome barriers. Past studies
have also shown that people "pursue a goal more diligently if they believe
they can succeed. When people think a task exceeds their abilities, most
will avoid it or give up easily when obstacles arise.


UTILITIES
Continued From 1A


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cent capacity. It inflates our num-
bers, especially in the rainy season,
and DEP takes a three-month aver-
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processed," explained Giroux.
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increase the city's current permit by
100,000 gallons, allowing 1.1 mil-
lion gallons pet day. "Since they
know we-are starting anexpansion
project, and the increase won't cre-
ate any environmental,hazard, I
believe they will amend the permit


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
The Heartland Chorale is hosting its second annual "Treasures of Christmas," and this event involves over 80 soloists and 40
instrumentalists. Those pictured above have been the backbone behind this presentation planned for Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Director/conductor Sherry Miller is seated at the piano. Standing behind her (from left) are
board members Tim Miller, Tom Taylor, Bess Stallings, Mary Jones, Kim Davis, John Eason, Brenda Knight and Jerry and Vickie
Conerly. For advanced tickets ($8 each), call Jones at 773-6129.


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said Giroux.
The city, recently locked in a
State Revolving Fund loan of up to
$16 million at a low 1.43 percent
interest, rate. With the $2 million in
Community Development .Block
Grant funds and other monies, the
city could use much less than the
$16 million and would only draw
on it as needed. Payments. on it do
not have to be made until the con-
struction is completed.
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Giroux 'to use up to $750,000 in
current .funds for the design and
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Florida Bobwhite Quail Numbers


Nosedive: Leaders Seeking Cure


Wildlife conservation authorities
met at Tall Timbers Research Sta-
tion near Tallahassee Monday, Nov.
.14, to map a plan to reverse a 25-
year decline in Florida's bobwhite
quail population.
According to the Northern
Bobwhite Conservation Initiative
(NBCI), Florida's quail population
has dropped between 3 and 5 per-
cent each year for a total decrease
of 70 percent since 1980.. Experts
say that is merely a symptom of a
much bigger problem loss of
quality habitat. Where hunters in
Florida were once harvesting
around-2.5 million quail annually
during the 1960s, they are now tak-
ing fewer than a quarter-million.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission ,(FWC)
in .cooperation with Tall Timbers,
called on Florida Agriculture
Commissioner Charles H.-Bronsbn,
FloridaChief Financial Officer
Tom Gallagher. U.S. Rep. Allen
Boyd, and other state, federal and
key conservation organizations to
assemble for the Leadership
Summit onBobwhite Managerfient
on Florida's Public Lands.
The purpose of the half-day
meeting was to enlist support of
leaders and key stakeholders in
public land management, conserva-
tion-and bobwhite management for*
the focus of restoring habitats for
quail. The initiative will help not
only quail but also several other.
birds, including the threatened red-
cockaded "woodpecker and the
Florida scrub-jay, as well as more
than 40 endangered or threatened
plant, species, all of which depend
on the same open pine woods
ecosystem for their survival.
Florida has roughly 6 million
acres of public lands.
Approximately 1.5 million of'this,
acreage could provide suitable
* quail habitat if proper management
techniques. such'as frequent pre-
scribed burning and timber thin-
ning were employed. ,
S"I feel really good about the level


LARRY DAVIS
Larry Davis, 73, of Bowl
Green, died Thursday, Nov.
2005, at Lakeland Regio
Medical Center.
He was born April 11, 1932
graduated from Fairfield. H
School, Fairfield, Iowa in 1950.
married Mary Klontz in 1952.
served in the US Army from 19
1954 and worked for the Iowa D
for 36 )ears, retiring from
Ottumwa Bridge Repair Crew
1990. He w as a member of the F
Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, Ic
and an associate member of Pe
Valley Lutheran Church
Wauchula.
He was preceded in death by
parents. Ben and Valeda Davis
daughter, Carrie Jane.
Sur ivors are his wife, Mary;a
their three children Robert
Ottumwa, Iowa, Amy
Burlington. Iowa and Lisa Ke
and her husband, Kerry of Pa
City.
The body has been cremated
ashes will be interred in Ottum'
Iowa. A memorial service will
held in Ottumwa at a later date
celebration of his life %was held
the Peace Valley Lutheran Chu
in Wauchula. on Saturday Nov.
with the Rev.,Bruce Sommerfi
officiating.
The family requests in lieu
flowers, memorials ma\ be made
Hope Haven Development Cen
3711 Lenox, Burlington, lo
52601 where Amy resides,'or to
American Cancer Society.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


LEROY E. PFEIFER
Leroy E.. Pfeifer, 84,,
Wauchula, died Sunday, Nov.' '
2005 at Florida Hospital Flaglei
Palm Coast.
Born ,Dec. 1, 1920,
Milwaukee,; Wis., he was an elec
cal' engineer and salesman
Wisconsin. He was a member
First Christian Church
Wauchula.
S Survivors are two daughters,S
*Pfeifer-Persch of Flagler Beach a
Nancy Pfeifer-of Campbell, Cal
two grandchildren; and three gre
grandchildren..
Memorial donations may be s
to First Christian Church, 11
Louisiana St., Wauchula 33873.
Craig-Flagler Palms
Funeral Home
Daytona Beach


The highest of wisdom is co
tinual cheerfulness: such a sta
like the region above the mo
is always clear and serene.
--Michel de Montaig


Northern bobwhite quail..
of leadership of those who attended.
this meeting, and I am confident
that we have the ability and com-
mitment to get 'some things done to
help quail restoration in this state,"
.said Congressman Bold.
Represented at the meeting were
the state's Division of Forestry,,the -
U.S. Forest Service, Univbersity of.
Florida, water management dis-:
tricts, Department of Enyvironien->
tal Protection, Allied Sportsmen of
Florida, Quail Unlimited' Pheas-,.
ants/Quail Forever, U.S.! Depart-
/ment of Defense, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources.
"The number of hunters in this'
state has been declining significant-
ly, and I feel we can help turn this
around by increasing quality hunt-
ing lands and game. This will help
pass down the hunting tradition to
; future generations and increase
hunting families in Florida," sdid'
''Kate Ireland. chair of Tall Timbers'
board of directors ,and owner, of,
Foshalee Plantation.
Other states within the bobwhite
quail's range, including Alabama,
Arkansas. Georgia. Kentucky.


VERA MAE HORNSBY.,
ing Vera Mae Hornsby, 94, of
17, Wauchula died Satuiday, Nov.[19,
nal 2005, at home.
She was. born Oct. 5, 1911 in
and Dublin, Georgia and had. been a
igh resident of this area since 1944. She
He met her late husband, T.C. Hornsby,
He in Lakeland during the depression,
52- when he was a, sign painter for
OT Coca Cola. Together in 1949. they
the acquired the Wauchula Coca Cola
in Bottling Company and operated the
irst company until 1987. She was an
iwa avid fisherman and loved to teach
ace others how to fish. She made and
in painted china, was a sales represen-
tative for Avon for 20 years and
his was a member of the Eastern Star.
and She and Mr. Hornsby were mar-
ried for 55 years until his death in
and 1992.
of Surv ivors are her son, Thomas C.
-of "Tommy" Hornsby, Jr. and wife,
Iler Barbara of Atlanta, Georgia; grand-
aim daughters. Ashley Hornsby of
Gainesville. and Jennifer Hunter
and and husband, Rich of Atlanta: and
wva, man\ nieces and nephews.
be Funeral services %will be Friday,
. A Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of
I at the First Baptist Church of
rch Wauchula with Dr. Bob Nornian
19, officiating. Visitation will be one
eld hour prior to sermicetime at the
church. Burial and graveside ser-
of vices will be Friday at 3 p.m. at
e to Oak Hill CemeterN, Lakeland.'
ter. Brant Funeral Chapel
wa Wauchula
the .

VIDA S. WILLIAMS
Vida S. Williams, 82, of Fort
Meade, died Thursday, Nov. 17,
: 2005, at Bartow Care Center.
Born May 16, 1923. at Bowling
.of Green, she was a lifelong resident
20 of Fort Meade. She drove a,bus for'
i* the Polk County School Board for
33 years, and a member of
in Cornerstone Church of God in Fort
tr"- Meade since 1950.
in She was preceded in death by her
of husband of 49 years. V.D.
of Williams.
Survivors include two daughters,
Sue Janice Jared of Fort Meade, and
nd Yvorine Davis and husband Dick of
if.; Sanford; four sisters, Myra Waldee,
,at- Sharon Smith and Sherry Spurlock. .
all of Fort Meade and Mary Jo
ent Cooksey of Fort Myers; four grand-
12i children; and five great-giandchil-
dren.
Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 20,
at McLean Funeral Home. Funeral
services were Monday, Nov. 21, at
11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church of
God of Fort Meade with the Rev.
on- Bill Whitener officiating. Interment
ate, was in Evergreen Cemetery in Fort
on, Meade.
McLean Funeral Home
gne Fort Meade


Louisiana, Missouri, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, 'Tennessee
and, Texas, have already started
similar initiatives. South Carolina
and Mississippi also are on the
verge of getting involved, and the
goal of the NBCI is to enlist nine
more states, adding 2.8 million
coveys of quail to the existing pop-
ulations and improve habitat on.81
million acres within the bird's
range.
The FWC is committed to form-
ing a partnership with several inter-
ested agencies and organizations to
share the cost of time and resources
spent on the challenge of turning
this situationarbund. One need
identified at the meeting was to cre-
ate a full-time' paid position to
spearhead this initiative.
"This is the last chance anyone
has to help the bobwhite quail in
this state and reverse this down-
ward spiral in its population As
part of this team, I promise to do
everything in my power to see that
tomorrow's generation can enjo'
this great species.'" said FWC
Commissioner Richard Corbett.


COURTESY PHOTO i
John Barksdale hunting quail in the Red Hills with the aid of his trusty pointer, Sally.


Nutrition

Notes

TURKEY CAN BE
WELCOME
In just a few weeks, you'll have
more leftover turkey than you know
what to do with. It's a good time to
start collecting recipes that give you
an alternative to endless turkey
sandwiches.
Cooked turkey stashed in the
freezer can be a welcome sight dur-,
ing the hectic weeks after


Thanksgiving. You can toss it with
pasta and vegetables, add it to a
main course salad, or do all kinds of
creative things combining it with
other ingredients for a one-dish
meal.
The mild flavor of turkey makes
it a good choice for many cooking
styles and ethnic cuisines. Most
seasonings and sauces go well with
turkey. So you can make an Italian
spaghetti sauce, a Mexican taco, an
Indian curry or an Asian stir-fry.
A good, healthful way to use left-
over turkey is the base for a casse-
role. With a whole grain, you can
make a flavorful and rich-textured
but healthful one-dish meal.


You might start with barley, a j
grain that's been popular since the
Stone Age. A single cup of this
easy-to-prepare grain contains eight
grams of fiber, the same amount of
fiber found in seven cups of white.
rice. Barley also is rich in protein, I
potassium, calcium, iron and B vit- I
amins.
Barley's nutty flavor goes well'
with onions, mushrooms, or peas .'
Butternut squash also is a good
complement. This large, pear-
shaped winter squash has sweet,
orange flesh. With onion, 'green .
pepper and sage, you'll be glad you
had turkey leftovers.


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Safe Keeping
By Rich Shepard
Emergency Management Director


Is It Safe To Come Out Now?
OK, gentle reader, I am officially ready to put this hurricane season to
bed. We have a few issues to tie up but, all in all, we are more than ready
to be done.
I, for one, am thankful we did not have to endure the type of assault we
had last year, and hope that next season finds us even more prepared to deal
with whatever Mother Nature sends us.
This month's column will focus on something other than the weather
for a change. I would like to bring to your attention an often overlooked
natural hazard: bees. Most of us, at some point in our lives, have been stung
'by a honeybee. It's a defensive mechanism and natural instinct of the bee
to sting when it is defending its nest. But what about so-called "Killer'
Bees?
There have been a great many myths surrounding this insect, many
perpetuated by the movie industry. In this column I'm going to stick to, as
Sgt. Joe Friday would say, "just the facts."

What's The Buzz?
Killer Bees are actually known as Africanized Honeybees (AHB). Ir
an effort to increase honey production, African bees were bred with the
considerably more docile European bees in hopes they would lose theit
more aggressive tendencies. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
In 1957, 26 Africanized queen bees escaped from the breeding facility
in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and established themselves in South and Centra
America. The AHB have continued their march north, and were first report-
ed in the United States in 1990 in Hidalgo, Texas. Since then, AHB colonies
have been found in Texas, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California anc
now Florida.
But what makes the AHB so dangerous? The answer is geography. The
AHB have their roots in Sub-Saharan Africa, where they evolved to b(
more aggressive when it comes to foraging and defense. However, they are
no different than European bees when it comes to stinging ability or venom
Like all. bees, an AHB can sting only once. It releases a powerful
pheromone (chemical message) that attracts other bees to the site. AHFB
venom is no more or less toxic than any other honeybee. The difference is
the way.the bees respond to threats. AHB will respond to threats with fa
Greater numbers of defenders than European bees.
"Bee" Prepared
So what can you do to protect yourself from a potential encounter witl
an AHB?


Step Outdoors
With Michael Kelly


There seems to be an overabundance of snook ip the Peace River.
Last Thursday morning I made a float down the river and caught eight,
snook. I launched my boat at daylight and ran about a mile down river
before stopping to fish.' '.
It did not take long for the action to begin. On about my fifth cast I
caught a 22-inch snook. Two casts later I caught another one about the same
size. Ten minutes later a good sized fish inhaled my plug. He came to the
surface, and I could tell it was a nice fish. After about a three minute strug-
gle I landed a keeper-size 26-inch fish and put him in the cooler.
The action.slacked, off for about an hour, but picked up again soon. I
boated five md'r during the morning. Most of these snook are under the
legal slot size of 26 to 34 inches but are still fun to catch. Snook are very
aggressive and will hit just about any plug you throw at them. Once you
hook one they are very fast and powerful, putting up a good fight. One of
the snook I caught Thursday jumped out of the water six times. <
To locate these fish just look for fallen trees, logs, and deep holes in
and around the moving water. I did not caich a single fish where the water
did not have a fairly strong current.
Also along the river I saw an abundance of wildlife, including turkeys,
deer, ducks, squirrels and a lot alligators.

Duck season opened last Saturday, arid I was blessed enough to have a
W, wonderful hunt. I was joined by my father, brother Jonathan and Kevin
Sanders.
After going to Lakeland for the Hardee football game on Friday night,
we struck out for Fellsmere about 12:30 a.m. Fellsmere is near the east
coast close to Vero Beach.'We arrived at the T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl
Management Area about 3:30 and got to catch about an hour and a half of
sleep before our hunt.
The T.M. Goodwin unit is a Ducks Unlimited marsh project, developed
in cooperation by the St. Johns River Water Management District, North
American Wetlands Conservation Council, Ducks Unlimited, and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
'The area consists of numerous one mile long and a third of a mile wide
impoundments that are flooded with about two feet of water. Starting at five
o'clock they shuttle the hunters out to heir area on a gooseneck trailer.
Whenever we were dropped off we were immediately bombarded by
massive swarms of mosquitoes. Luckily we had plenty of repellent, but it
only seemed to deter them for a few minutes and they were back again.
As. we waded into the water at dark we could hear a lot of ducks fly-
ing off. Whenever we picked out the area we wanted to hunt we threw out
the decoys and got in some tall grass and bushes to hide.
We hadto wait about 25 minutes until legal shooting time, which start-
ed at 6:17. Even while it was still dark we had teal flying in and lighting in
our decoys. It took everything I had to resist from shooting early as we lit-
erally had ducks flying within a few feet of us..
It was finally time to shoot. A flock of about 20 green-winged teal flew
over our decoys, and I raised and fired,'bringing down two in one shot.
What a way to start the morning. Before I could reload my gun more ducks
flew by and I did not do well this time. Catching me off guard; the ducks;
were flying about 50 miles an hour. I emptied my gun and didn't cut a feath-

For about the next 45 minutes we had ducks constantly flying over us.
Kevin and Jonathan began to heat up and really start bringing them down.
Aflock of blue-winged teal buzzed through the decoys, and again I quick-
ly shot, causing another to fall to the water.,
A drake pintail flew over for a look at the decoys and down he fell.
another blue wing teal came in and met the same fate. Five minutes later I
got a Florida mallard and at 6:45 I had reached my limit.
.After it became better daylight my dad's gun came alive, endiAg an
early dry spell. He quickly got two teal and a mallard.
Kevin was the next to reach his limit of six teal. By nine o'clock every-
body had reached their limit of sixiducks, and it was time to pick' up the
Sdecoys. We had two pintails, two mallards, eight green wing teal, and 12
blye wing teal.
I would have to say this was one of the finest duck hunts I have ever
been on. At one point I saw about 1,000 ducks in the air at the same time.
Mapy of the other hunters also reached their limits as well.
S 1 also 'noticed severalballs of ants floating on the water's surface con-
taining anywhere form 100 to 300 ants. I was cautious and was sure to stay
away from them. Jonathan on the other hand was not.
He came over to me looking for help with about two hundred ants
crawling on his pants. Being the kind brother that I am, I knocked all the
ants off of him. He didn't get bit but one time, in my efforts to help I got bit
by about 10.
Many people have never been duck hunting. If you are on.a good hunt
it can be one of the finest and most exciting hunts you could,ask for. It may
require doing some traveling but it is well worth it.
I would like to see a project like this be put in to the Hardee County
area. It would offer another recreational resource, 'as well as bring
hunters from around the state into our county.


*Listen for buzzing which can indicate a swarm or nest of bees.
*Examine your work area before using any power equipment. AHB
colonies are especially sensitive to loud noises or vibrations.
*AHB nesting sites can include buckets, cans, empty boxes, tires, holes
in trees or in the ground or any cavity that can offer protection from the ele-
ments, so check these are carefully when working outside.
If you encounter a swarm of Killer Bees and are attacked, there are
steps you can take to defend yourself from unnecessary injury.
S If attacked, run as fast and as far away as you can, preferably in a zig-
zag pattern. AHB can fly at 12-15 mph, so even the average person should
be able to escape.
eMake every attempt to cover your face, especially your mouth and
nose, as the bees are attracted to the carbon dioxide you exhale.
*Do not attempt to rescue a person under attack, as you will become a
victim yourself. Encourage them to flee, and seek shelter.
*Do not attempt to hide in trees or under water, as AHB can remain in
an area for up to 30 minutes when agitated.
*Seek immediate shelter in a vehicle or building.
*Never stand still or get trapped in an area where you cannot escape the
bees.
If you discover a possible AHB nest, follow these guidelines to avoid
possible injury:
*Do not, under any circumstances, disturb the nest.
*If the bees are not swarming, contact a local pest control agency to
have them removed.
S *Call 911 if the bees are swarming, and avoid any loud noises or vibra-
tions as this may trigger a 'defensive reaction.
*Contact the Florida Department of Agriculture to report any feral
(wild) bee swarm.
The Department of Agriculture monitors deep-water ports and set traps
e for possible AHB infestations. They also set traps along the Interstate 10'
r corridor, should the AHB try to travel east by land. Additionally, local bee-
keepers regularly inspect and monitor their hives for any suspected AHB
activity. Hives that are infested with AHB are destroyed.
If you would like to learn more about Killer Bees, visit
- www.doacs.state.fl.us or call our County Extension Office at 773-2164. Of
s course, your local Office of Emergency Management will be glad to answer
any questions you might have about AHB or other environmental hazards as
well.
e '
e "Bee" Aware
.e The European Honeybee used for pollination accounts for about one-
1 third of all the food we eat. It is a vital part of Hardee County's and our
3 state's economy. The honey industry in Florida is ranked among the top five
in the nation, with a net worth of over $13 million. The bee industry is close-
s ly monitored by the Florida Department of Agriculture, and Florida bee-
r keepers are working closely with them to control the advance of the AHB.
Unwarranted public panic could cause unnecessary curtailing of this vital
industry.
Your fire and EMS personnel have recently received training on how to
deal with AHB attacks and are ready to respond if necessary. With some
understanding and the application of basic safety measures, we will be able
to coexist with these insects. .
TIP OF THE MONTH
-" As you are traveling this holiday season, take that extra second or two
to.make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing his seatbelt properly. A sec-
ond or two spent before you leave the driveway can mean the difference
between life or death in a vehicular accident.
Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you.


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Poet's Place
Are you a poet? Let us show itl Your work could be published in this
newspaper In "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on
reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written
by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet-
ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald-
Advocate, P.O. Box 336, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657.


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In Business
By Brett Jarnagin


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SUPER SAVINGS -Eddie's Discount Groceries has now stepped
into the local grocery scene, offering 40-60 percent savings on all items.
You can find this wealth of savings at 4010 U.S.. 17 S. It is located at
the south end of Wauchula Plaza, where the Goodwill used to be.
The store is owned by seasoned grocer Eddie Ramirez, who operated a
discount grocery in Bradenton. He moved his business to Wauchula after
learning that there were those in need of the help with groceries here,
instead of just bargain hunters.
It is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Any brand of canned and nonperishable goods can be found on the
shelves, as long as the customer does not mind the occasional dent or
scratch. The stock is not limited to only canned goods. Frozen food, sand-
wich meat, dry foods and milk are also sold.
Shoppers are invited to check the variety at Eddie's.


Discount Grocaries


PHOTO BY BRETT JARNAGIN
Eddie's Discount Groceries is open for those who are looking
for a bit of help with cutting their grocery costs.
New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Brett
Jarnagin at 773-3255 with your business news.
Hope is the companion of power and the mother of success. For
those of us who hope strongest have within us the gift of miracles.
-Sydney Bremer


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


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The


Clas sifieds


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


FARM EQUIPMENT: Tractors and irri-
gation. equipment. (352) 303-3315 for
more info. Good Deal! 11:10-12:8p
HAY FOR SALE! Just cut-fertilized
bahia-round bales. Pick up in field.
$26/bale. 773-4642 after 5 p.m.
10:20-11:24p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps,
starting at $195., injectors, turbos,
misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine
rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p


FRIGIDAIRE 21 cu. ft. looks good as
new, 2 years old. MAGIC CHEF stove
36" electric stove looks good, cooks
good. 375-2519. 11:17-24p


1972 FORD MUSTANG, runs good,
new brakes, needs some body work,
$1500 Firm. 773-4698. 11:17-12:15p


HOUSE FOR SALE By Owner
3 B/R, 2 Bath home with two guest apartments added to
house. Each apt. has 1 B/R 1 Bath, living room and kitchen.
Large corner lot w/chain link fence and deep well. Has new
metal roof. All block construction w/stucco. Outside recently
painted. All apartments and house have separate CHA.
Shown by appointment only to qualified buyers. Must see to.
appreciate. Offered at $250,000 firm. 863-375-4424
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Temporary or
Permanent
Personnel and
Payroll Services


CONTACT:


Payroll
Federal and State
Taxes
Deposits
Tax Reports
Worker's Comp
FICA
Year End W2's


ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula


(863) 773-9225.



NOW HIRING


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1989 T-TOP CAMARO, $200; 1984 F-
150 4WD, $800. 781-6374. 11:14p
-DODGE CARAVAN 1994. Does not
run. Good for parts. Motor and trans-
mission re-built, 4 new tires, $300
OBO. 773-2477 or 273-0125.
11:17-24p
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4 WD,
86K, new tires, fully loaded. First own-
ers. 13K negotiable. 375-2070
evenings or (863) 412-0484 days.
___ 11:17-24p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. __ 9:2-12:29,'05p


WOODEN BUNK BED, can be used as
2 separate beds, twin on top, full size
on bottom; 3 drawer chest w/front
door & 3 shelves; 5 drawer chest
w/matching dresser & mirror.
Everything for $300 or can be sold
separately. Call 767-0187, leave mes-
sage if no answer. 11:24-12:1 p


OFFICE PERSONNEL needed.
Experience in Bookkeeping, A/R, and
Payroll preferred. Valid drivers license
and reliable transportation required.
Background check & drug testing
required. Salary based on experience.
Apply in person w/resume at: Family
Business Service, Inc., 217 W.
Palmetto Street, Wauchula, FL.
11:24-12:1 c
CHILD CARE TEACHER Full time
position available for 3 year old class-
room. Training and experience help-
ful. Drug free workplace. EOE.
Contact Vera Tapley at 863-735-0110.
11:24-12:1c
WORK @ HOME. Earn $450-
$1500/month PT. $2000-$4500 FT.
www.Home303.com or (303) 292-
9959. 11:3-12:1p
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-
LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning
persons. Full or part-time, Duette
Country Store. Intersection of SR62 &
CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at
(941) 776-1097. 7:21ftfc


EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pay rate: $9.38 $12.31
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge
Department. Knowledge of the general practices applied
in the care and operation of a wide variety of light. and
heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Ability
to perform preventative maintenance on related
equipment.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Valid FL Class "B" CDL required.
Complete job description and Applications posted on
county web site: www.hardeecountv.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource
Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, 33873,
(863) 773-2161. Position closes at 5:00 p.m., December 8,
2005. EOE-F\M\V 11:24;12,1c









2 o r3BR, 1 bath,.4428 Central Ave., bowling Green.
B o72,500.s o.......

421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000.


5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000.*
170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500.
22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E.
W309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lotMH.. $67,500.
309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.


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AM BER R

REALTY INC..'


402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
Buyers Available -


PEACEFUL SETTING for this 2B/1,5Bth home locat-
ed on 5 acres, convenient location, paved road access,
large fish pond and plenty of nice oaks. Won't last
long call today! $189,000
/Lovely 3B/2Bth, frame/stucco home, built with steel
trusses, inside utility, fireplace, updated appliances,
10x20 shed, metal roof; located on 5 acres; small pond.
$265,000
NEW LISTING! 15 acres cleared pasture with small
barn and 3B/lBth home; large oaks, paved road
frontage. $425,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! 3B/2Bth home with many
extras on 5 acres, fenced and cross fenced, large oaks
and pond; horse barn with electricity; first class work-
shop; 4 wells on property. $314,900
BE THE FIRST to see this charming home located in
family neighborhood; great room plan, 3B/2Bths; 2436
square feet, built in 2000. $170,000
MUST SEE TO BELIEVE! This 2,500+ custom built
home on 5 acres has too many extras to list! 2B/2Bth,
built in 2003. Call today to see!
NEW LISTING! 20.3 acres, fenced and cross fenced;
excellent pastureland. Call'for details!
GREAT LOCATION FOR SMALL FAMILY -
3B/2Bth, C/B home; close to shopping and schools.
$110,000
ACROSS FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK 10 Acres -
Zoned 1-2, Highway 62 road frontage; office space and
service shop. Call for details!
Located in the country but close to town! Large
4B/2Bth D/W on 5 ACRES; 2387 total square feet;
built in 1998; listed at $175,000
www.lambe
SERVICE YOU (
m^ ASSOCIATE: DELOIS J(
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL
EQUAL UHOVSM
OPPORTUNITY A K'FC"u ATE. M(IKEV C


Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038
E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net Delois Johnson

We Need Your Listings!
MAKE AN OFFER TODAY! Country style home on
large, corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/1Bth, new roof, large
12x24 shed, convenient to schools. $95,500
Park model D/W M/H on nicely landscaped corner lot;
2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some furniture included in
sale. $85,000
HIGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5 acre tracts excellent
building sites. $100,000
NEW LISTING! Commercial corner lot, good loca-
tion. Call office for information.
HUNTERS BE AWARE! Abundant wildlife including
turkey, deer, and hogs plus a 2B/1.5Bth Mobile Home
on secluded 17 acres;. $175,000
Vacant lot in restricted area, perfect for your mobile
home; located short distance from town. $15,000
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Ideal location on
Highway 17 North. See Today!
Commercial lot in Wauchula! Good location for all
types of businesses. See today! $75,000
A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 aicre tract and 20
acre tract or total tract; plenty of wildlife, convenient
location; excellent home sites. Call for information.
EXCELLENT BUILDING SITES CONVENIENT
LOCATION! Four 5 Acre tracts located just outside
of town. Call today for details!
INVESTORS LOOK NO FURTHER! COMMER-
CIAL PROPERTY Zoned I 2; high traffic area;
Call for details!
ertrealty. net
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ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL......781-6971


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Personnel Services


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.Beautiful 4. Bdrm/2 1/2Bath on 5
acres. Located 2.5 miles east of Zolfo
Springs just off Steve Robert Special
on Bailes Road. This home has just
been remodeled with new carpet, pew
tile, new fixtures, new central a/c unit,
new roof, new septic, fresh paint, new
landscaping and many more upgrades.
Relax this winter in front of your fire-
place in this quiet country setting.
Ready for move in. $245,000.00. For an
appointment arid more details contact
863-781-1103.
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Heritage Inn & Suites

Wauchula/Bowling Green

For the following positions:
Front Desk
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Apply in person at Best Western
2727 US Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green
Tel.: 863-773-2378

Drug Free Workplace. Criminal background
and driver's license checked prior to hiring.


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The

0*Florida Institute For
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.

"Where a Job Can Become a Career"
Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR
We are currently accepting applications for the fol-
lowing positions:

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

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

Switchboard Operator (2) Part-time Positions avail-
able (16 hrs/wk). Weekends only, A shift and B shift.
Must have HS Diploma or GED. $9.00 per hour to start.

Dietary Server- Must have HS Diploma or GED.
Hours vary with rotation of weekends. Waitress experi-
ence preferred. Starting rate of pay is $9.00 per hour.

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE
and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in
joining a fast growing company, please stop by
1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an
application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail
to annettedhr@finr.net. ci1:i7tfc


Classified


WANTED MATURE BOOKKEEPER live"
on estate. Must have valid drivers
license. Call 863-634-7552 or 863-763-
5321. 11:3tfc


SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED, D&G
license in Bowling Green and Fort
Green area. D Class school available.
863-682-2023. E.O.E. 11:10-12:1c


J-N-T's
MOWING SERVICE
Jimmy & Tammy McNabb
Licensed & Insured
Office 863-735-2902- Cell 863-781-6703
Nextel 161*149209*3- Fax 863-735-0126
Specializing in


Lot Clearing
Fence Building
Small Bush Removal


Dirt Work
Bush Hogging
Pasture/Grove Mowing
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HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS NOW
HIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS,
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, COMMUNICA-
TION OFFICERS AND SUPPORT STAFF.
Law enforcement and correctional officers must hold a current
FDLE certification. Starting pay ranges from $32,000 to
$35,200 depending on experience.
Communication officers and support staff must be at least 19,
have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to.
work shifts. Starting pay $21,360 for communications and
$20,500 for support staff.
All applicants must successfully complete the personnel
selection process set forth by the Sheriff's office.
Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's office located at
900 East Summit Street, Wauchula from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday. For further details call 863-773-0304
ext 211 E.O.E. ci11:24,12:1c


Nursery Positions Available Now
SGenerhl 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
I 2060 Steve Roberts Special
Zolfo Springs, FL


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*New Listing Briarwood. Beautiful 3/2 with den. Formal sitting
room. 10 ft. ceilings, open floor plan, 2 car garage,. Great lot. Deed
restricted. $349,900.
*New Listing Nice 3/2 or 2/2 with 2 car garage and guest quarters
that can be rented. Completely remodeled nice detached garage with
storage. $179.900.
*45 acres Western Hardee County $9,500.00 per acre.
*Two 22.5 Acre tracts in Western Hardee County. Good homesite.
Quiet and peaceful. $13,500 to $15,000 per 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.
*5 acre tract cleared ready for homesite. Nice area $110,000.
* Check out this 3/2 home built in 2004 on 5 beautiful acres in a great
location. Country home with front and back porches. Call today.
$380,000.00.
*Nice 3/2 MH on 2.5 Acres. Family room and Living room.
Hardwood floors. Well maintained. $129,900.
-3 BR 2 Bth concrete block home %/20 acres good bearing citrus
grove in Western Hardee County. Call today for details.
*9.74 acres with a 1 to 2 acre stocked lake. Good area. Awesome
homesite. $200,000.
LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! 2,5, 10 acre tracts available for building sites.
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IMMEDIATE OPENING LPN or expe-
rienced medical assistant-certified,
bi-lingual preferred. Position in
Wauchula. Fax resume to (863) 767-
1763 or call Betty (863) 452-0566.
11:24-12:1 c
FULL-TIMEr BOOKKEEPER needed.
Only experienced with Quickbooks
and payrolls need apply. Please send
. resume to: Box "B", P.O. Box 338,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 11:24-12:1 p


IMMEDIATE OPENING for licensed
massage therapist. Fax resume to
863-773-4340 or call 863-773-4364.
11:17-24p.
Your hopes, dreams and aspi-
rations are legitimate. They are
trying to take you airborne,
above the clouds, above the
storms, if you only let them.


HARDEE VERTICAL BLINDS
Custom Made Vertical And Horizontal Blinds




Call Today
773-2477 or 273-0125


M Y FLORIDA LANDSCAPE SERVICES
*Landscape Enhancements -Mulching


*Irrigation Repair
*LAWN/PLANT Care


*Tree Work
*Storm & Debris
Cleanup


For all your landscape needs
863-832-2102 863-773-0817 r
Locally-Owned Licensed Insured


For Sale to Highest Bidder
Twenty-Two Lots on Sally Place
In Peace River Heights
Parcel Number:
10-34-25-0837-0,0001-0078

Submit Sealed Bids Only to
Habitat for Humanity
.Sally Place Property
663 South 6th Avenue
.Wauchula, FL 33873
'Phone:, 735-0645

S Bids Must be Received by
5:00 PM December 15, 2005.
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Peniel Construction Services, Inc.
Locally Owned and Operated

Inferior Remodolinq
*.Cho frock Texture Painting *-Tile -Carpet
S, Laminate s Hardwood Flooring Cabinefte








K. David Woodrow 7L Cheryl oodrdw
President (863) 781-5509 Project Admrnisotrator

Licensed and Insured
Demlition Drywall Carpenter.
05-280 05-281 05-282
,qCewas 'ooinv f forward to the city with fiunrdations whose architect
andibuiCler was god." r e6rews 11:10 c11:24p


HARDEE COUNTY -3.87 ACRES ON US 17- Backof property
fronts SCLRRproperty. 3 BR/1 bath frame home in good condition.
Possibility of future commercial property. $350,000 C-057

HARDEE COUNTY -60 ACRES- Pastuire, fenced, appro 20-25
iB B fl H acres, in old grove. Older house and barn on property. Hurricane
damage. Property south of Limestone. $25,000 per surveyed acre.
off M. A-209

HWV YNl7 JUST INTO DESOTO COUNTY, COUNTRY CHARMER
Hard 'ood floors and pine paneling walls. Sit in yourrocking chair on
Sthe froit porch and view the grand rather oak trees. Enjoy the quietness of
the country. 2 BR home on 1 acre. $135,000 H-695
HARDEE COUNTY-IMMACULATE3 BR/2 BATH MOBILE
HOdMEON OVER 5 ACRES Upgrades include skylights, garden
tub, cabinets and mbre. Must see! $172,500 M-299 Call Angie at 863-
990-4802

Kathey Gamiotea, .
Broker/Owner ., .
707 East Hickory St.
Office: 863-494-3600 Fax: 863-494-2805 Arcadia, FL
Cell: 863-990-1000 34266 .
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The staff of


JIM SEE RERLTY, INC.

Wish eueruone a safe and

Happy Thanksgiving!
-AND&


Day I


JIM SEE REALTY, INC.
REALTOR
206 N. 6th AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
)773-0060 Night (863) 773-4774

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THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA -
Range Cattle REC, Ona has 4 posi-
tions open. A Biological Scientlest
Ref. #034697, a Chemist ref.
#034698, a Sr Ag Asst ref. #034699
and a Ag Asst ref. #034700. All posi-
tion descriptions and requirements
can be found at the web site
.http://jobs.ufl.edu/ Once you are on,
web site click TEAMS option and click
on search to see reference #. Please
apply on-line before November 30th
or call 863-735-1314 for more informa-
tion. All positions are permanent posi-
tions with benefits. Equal Opportunity
Employer. 11:24c


4BR/2BA Block home. 5051 Central
Ave., Bowling Green, $125,000. 781-
1062. 11:24c
3 BR/2 BA, 2160 SF, outside of
Wauchula, $265,000. (863) 773-5894.
11:10-12:8p



FREE MH 14x70; 2 1/4 acre lots,
$20,000 each Charlie Creek Park;
hunting or camping trailer, $2500; The
Bedding Place, used beds & furniture,
Bowling Green; aluminum shed, $300.
781-5437. 11:3-12:1p


Hay Now Auctions
P www.haynowauction.com

SPECIAL AUCTION
This Friday the 25th we will
be having a big Christmas auction
starting at 2 p.m. We are also having
one on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Lots of new stuff & good deals.
3 MILES NORTH OF WAUCHULA ON THE WEST SIDE OF US 17
(863) 243-3229


Terms of Sale:
10% Buyers Premium
Good checks and cash


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Vinnie Scianna,iAuctioneer
Lic# AB2317
AU2605


17.0 UPRIGHT freezer, $130; Futon
bed/couch, $60; 19" remote control
Zenith TV, $20. 773-6087. 11:24p
GO-CART, $500; Game Cube with 10
games, $250. 735-1444. 11:24p


WAUCHULA 12x36 w/Florlda room,
corner lot, completely furnished,
clean, new carpet, Little Charlie Creek
RV Park, $18,000. (828) 775-9639.
11:17p-12:15p


to RE-OPEN


Every Friday, Saturday, A
Sunday
*Restrooms
.Water
*Electric.


Bowling Green Flea Market

781-1062 c1o:20c





5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
OU TIE ARE N ALEVRDY


24-HouP Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service.


^ Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green c15119tfc


... Realtor
"IN 220 N. 6th Avenue
0"" Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
****Great Family Home 3BR/2BA 2001 Frame Home on 2.50 Acres in
Zolfo Springs. Nice and Peaceful living. Asking $198,000.00.


4 Acres Close to Town New
school and shopping center close
by. Vou can build a new home or set
up a mobile home on this property.
Take a look toda3. $80,000.00.
2 Story Home in Riverview- Very
well maintained 13 BR/2 BA CB
with central air & heat. Nicely
landscaped yard with front and
back screened porch. 1,966:1 heated
square feet. Move in ready eiver3 -
thing that you have been looking
for and so much more. Asking
$179,900.."::
This really is a great investment
opportunity -2 CB Duplexes=4
Rental Opportunities. Very well
maintained on a nice quiet neigh-
borhood. Bu) one or both. Being
offered at $157,000 per duplex.
10.26 Acres with 2 Mobile Homes
and Room for a Third Buy this
property and start up a nursery.
Fenced in area for horses or cattle.
Quiet country living off paied
road. Minutes from town and shop-
ping. MLSH 178440. Asking
$210,000.
Homesite within 7 miles from
town- 20 Acres mostly pasture-
land and some natural woodlands
with access from Ed %Wells Road
and Rabbit Run. Asking $13,900 an
acre.
Nature at its's Best -i- Spacious
secluded home located ofl' Mlurphy
Road in South liestern Hardee
County. 7.5 acres surrounded by
'Florida Native woodlands, Stocked
Pond, several outbuildings and
state of the art dog pens. This is
definalely a MUST SEE TO
APPRECIATE. ALL THIS FOR
ONLY $399,000.


Location Location Locationi'.-
3BR/2BA CB Home" *fth Pqle
Barn on 5- ACRES ON S. HWY
17. Ceramic tile floors, Carpet in
bedrooms, Fireplace and Updated
Kitchen; Asking $298,000.00.
Unbelievable Never thought we
would see $40,000.00 for a home
again! This 1994 2BR/1BA Mobile
Home is priced to sell just west of
Zolfo Springs. For more details
call today.'
REDUCED Investors take a look
at this! 51 Acres with develop-
ment potential zoned Farm
Residential. Property currently
has approximately 35 acres of
income producing grove and
approximately) 16 acres of natru-
al woodlands Conveniently located
between Wauchula and Bowling
Green. Call for your appointment
today. Asking $13,900 an acre.
Good Homesile 5 Acres paved
road frontage, approximately 2
miles west of town. Don't Let this
Deal Pass You B! Asking
$110.000.00.
REDUCED! (2) 5.85 Acre
Tracts and (1) 17.95 Acre Tract on
62 West of US HWY 17. Good
Land ideal for Residential. Asking
$19,900 and acre.
Nice and Quiet 6BR/3BA
Spacious Family Home in
Knollwood with Inground Pool,
extra lot, ceramic tile throughout
and so much more. Great Home
for a growing family. Being offered
at $320,000.
Large Corner Lot-3 BR/2BA
Large frame home within
Wauchula city limits. Lots of
potential. Asking $205,000.


*All of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net


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

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


I.Haree C


Wauchula
505 N. 6th Ave.
(across from First


All vehicles are
Buy Here! Pay Here!


Wauchula Hills
Corner of Hwy 17


S National Bank) HABLAMOS ESPANOLI &,Rea F
S 773-6667 & 773-20
SHardee County's Best Sales Team!




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Owner Wauchula Wauchula Wau


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* We repair most
American cars
* Full time mechanic
* We are license
and insured!l
Reg #MV-40625


Bo Espino
Auto Technician

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Hiring Immediately
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

Avon Park Center
Outreach Nurse LPN with valid FL License, pro-
vide health education, health screenings, facilitate the
Closing the Gap program. Two years experience, com-
puter literate, good oral and written communication
skills, able to travel and work flexible hours.
Outreach Specialist Assist with the healthcare
needs/barriers identified in CFHC's tri-county service
area. H.S. graduate or the equivalent, experience in
health care environment or other community service
training, computer literate, good oral and written com-
munication skills, able to travel and work flexible
hours.
Competitive salary, excellent medical/dental/vision/Rx
insurance, pension plan. Corporation pays for LTD & life
insurance. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17A West, Avon
Park, FL, 33825, Fax # (S63) 452-3011. EOE/DFW.
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l P.O. Box 1310*Wauchula. Fl. 338730(863) 773-4116*fax (863) 773-3737ewww.prcco.org
A Toik.l-toxe *-Uwir. CoO I'r.iuIE ^C? *'^


Peace River Electric Cooperative is actively seeking an
Apprentice Line Technician

We are looking for someone special because not just anyone can do this work. If you are self-
motivated, enthusiastic, personable, can think on your feet, and don't mind hard work, then
maybe we can help you build a, career. Our team-oriented company is growing and frankly, we
need the help. But we aren't willing to settle for second best. This work isn't easy and requires a
willingness to work outside in all types of weather. You may be subject to call out, and we expect
you to respond. If you enter our line technician apprenticeship we require that you live within 30
Minutes of the District Office to which you will be assigned. You must be 18 years of age, have a
high school diploma or GED and possess a Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to
L obtain one within 90 days of employment. Don't worry about knowing the work; we will train you
and there are opportunities to advance your education.
Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., has so much to offer and we work.hard to be your
employer of choice. Take a chance and see if you have the "right stuff." If you are interested in
one of the positions listed below, please pick up an application at any of our district offices, or
download an application from our website at www.breco.ora. We are looking to hire right away,
so don't hesitate to apply. If you have any questions regarding the positions, salary or benefits,
please contact Barry Terrell at 863 767-4691 or by email at barry.terrellkIOpreco.orq.
Positions


Apprentice Line Technician (1 position)


Central District (Wauchula)


Peace River Electric Nondiscrihination Statement

"Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PRECO) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative
means for communriication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Human Resources at (863) 773 4116.

To file a complaint of discrimination write Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc, Director of
Human Resources, P.O. Box 1310, 1499 US Highway 17 North or by telephone at (863) 773
4116 x 260. PRECO is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Peace River Electric Cooperative is a Drug Free Workplace. All selected candidates are subject
to a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check as a condition of employment.
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November 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A


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
BLONDE MALE LAB, 1 year old, needs.
a good home. Call Pet Care Center
773-6783. 11:24dh


107W. Main Street m
Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873
REALESTATE 7 594
<^E, 773-5994

NEWLISTING: New 2005 DW Mobile Home. 4BR/2B, 2165 sq. ft. All
appliances-mostly furnished. 1 1/4 AC. $139,000.
NEW LISTING: 5 secluded acres with fishing pond. 3BR/2B 1990 M/H
tin roof.with wood siding. Includes all appliances. $119,500.
NEW LISTING: 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000.
Large acreage available. Call for info.
10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000. -Contract Pending


We Have Buyers!


We Need Listings!


Topsy See. broker Ianene See. associate
Or email us ar:lheseegroup@eartnlhnk.rnet C1 1.1 c







Buy Here No Credit
Paty Here Pefused





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JOE L. DA V ,

REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Conical Reas o
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 FL
Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame
home included. $500,000!
Secluded 2000 MH on 15 acs.
with 3 BR, 2 baths, 1809 SF
living area, 3855 total SF
Includes large concrete, covered
pation/carport, shed, and dog
pens. $270,000!
Bayside home in Englewood!
Located on deep water canal.
$1.075,000!
REDUCED! 4 BR. 2 bath home
in Golfview with 2457 living
SF. New A/C, 1 yr old roof, in
ground screened pool, land-
scaped yard, and appliances.
Now $250,000!
Beautiful pasture located close
to town. 20 ac. parcel with
paved road frontage and an
installed culvert for great
access. Listed for $280,000!
Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the
Inverness area. Two minutes
from boat landing to the
Withlacootchee. One tract has
well, septic & electric plus fill
for your home. $60,000!
RELAX & ENJOY! This beau-
tiful wooded 52 ac. tract in SW
Hardee Co. has easy access with
dble road frontage. $780,000!
Country living in this 3 BR, 1
bath home sitting on .9 ac. Just
east of town $168,000.
Remodeled inside. Nice lot with
room to grow!


Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes & '1 office.
$1,000.000!
Fish, Hunt & Relax! 1,014 acs.
on beautiful Charlie Creek.
Good citrus grove for cash flow.
Abundant wildlife. Great home,
barns & office. $21,000,000!
18 acs. prime development.
South side of Bowling Green.
Future land use is Highway
Mixed Use. $622,000!
5 ac. tract in Ft. Green area
has older frame home and welL
Call today. $135,000!
Ready for your new home!
Three 5 acre tracts in western
Hardee Co. $100,000 each!
13.7 acs. with 3 BR, 2 bath,
1735 sf home. Large steel
workshop and ponds. $325,000!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
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!
Two 6 ac. tracts in southern
Hardee Co. Deed restrictions,
beautiful pasture, one tract has
small lake. $120,000 each!
19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd.,
Ft. Green. Would make a nice
homesite. $15,000/ac!


Class ifieds


ENGLISH BULLDOG Championship
bloodline for stud service. (863) 735-
2104. 11:24-12:1p
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
Ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
,call 773-3265 or more information.
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2 LOTS 1/4 ACRE EACH. Zoned
mobile home, shade trees, secluded,
water, Village at Charlie Creek, Hwy..
64. Asking 20K each. By owner 863-
464-0917. 11:10-1:12p


1/4 ACRE LOT HIGH & DRY In The
Village at Charlie Creek. Water, new
power pole with 200 amp service,
10x30 raised pad, driveway & septic
tank, asking 22K. 863-735-1917 after 5
p.m. or leave message. 11:3-12:1p


Warehouses For Rent

12'x12'- $50 per month

First, Last and Security Deposit

Carl's Recycling 773-4300
cl11:3-24



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 -
$45,900 M
(including delivery, set-up and A/C).

PRESTIGE
HOME CENTERS INC. 1-800-232-1644
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NOWUig Houses!



$1,000 Bonus*



MiMI O' flS .

S -"Qiuick Closings!

SCall Billy Hill FIRST

IJI fr t (863)781-1062'
' B... il Cash bonus only if BIN Hill buys your house. j
K Billy Hill i
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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
conimmercial 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


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SPECLA LIST
Liren.ed MNenial Healih Counselor or
licensed Clinical Socuil \VWorker. licensed
Marriage and .Family Therapist or
Regfilci'ed Iniem.
Hardee Correctional
Faciloit. BoMing'Green
We\ford Health Sources, Inc. is a privately
owned national provider of contracted med-
ic ,i sern ies for correctional facilities. We
oiler compellnle lanee anrid beneIit. and
a Irul) re%%arding ens ronmeni thja pro-.
motes the essence of caring. Please apply to:
bpurcell@wexfordhealth.com
Fax: 888-937-4471
Phone: 800-903-3616
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AM-SOUTH REALTY

IAKINI:; R:IAI. E.r,\i: RE:AI. EASY ,
An lndepeflentOwridarnd Operated Mmbe of CokBiankereal Es Corporat


105'x145' LOT FOR SALE in ZS city
limits. City water, sewer, cleared,
ready to build, $25,000. 781-6396.
11:24-12:1 p
3 BI/ 2 BA 2 car garage, 1 1/3 ac., 2
weis, septic, $215,000. (863) 699-
U-1
2005 DUTCHMAN 30' travel trailer,
w/slide, $15,000. 863-781-1677.
11:17-24p


AtTENTilONI The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based dn
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


1BR APARTMENT and 3BR trailer.
(863) 399-3333. 11:24p
1 B/R VERY NICE eff. apt. totally fur-
nished. 150 ch. sat. TV. Shared wash-
er and dryer. $600 month/$300 securi-
ty deposit, includes utilities, central
heat & air. 863-375-4424. No pets -
one person only. 11:24p
COMMERCIAL, HWY 17, plenty of
parking, houses, stores, shops. Ruthy
(863) 245-1112 or 773-6616.
10:27-11:24p



C&P CONSTRUCTION. Demolition, fill
dirt, tree removal, stump removal,
dragline, track hoe, land clearing,
shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer,
dump trucks. 735-2145. 11:3tfc
A&S PAINTING, interior & exterior.
Pressure washing & minor repairs.
Over 25 years experience. (863) 245-
3431. ,11:10-1:12p


Help Wanted!!
Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a positive atti-
tude and the ability to learn to service and install petroleum equipment
and related services. Electrical, mechanical, and/or construction back-
ground a+. Drivers License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred.
Willing to train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or
send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O. Box 873
-Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP
Heartland Pump, and TankCo., Inc.


NEW AUCTION IN TOWN
APACHE AUCTION
810 RIDGEWOOD DR. SEBRING FL33870
ACROSS FROM THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT
EVERY SATRUDAY 7:00 PM
OPENING DAY
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2005 '
#1 SELLERS IN CENTRAL FL
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM HOME DECOR-TOOLS-DOLLS-
KNIVES-TOYS-FURNITURE-ELECTRONICS, ETC
AND MUCH MORE
EVERYONE WELCOME
OWNER AUCTIONEER W.D. PARKER AU2907 AB2166
APP AUCTIONEER JOHN SHOFFNER AE324
863-781-0666
10% BUYERS PREMIUM
7% SALES TAX
SEE YOU THERE CL11:24P










backhoe Work
fon Digging Ditch Cleaning

Dnvewags Febble Rock, etc.




I Shawn Rimes

(86J) 781-0412
I.." Agnet
158* 17*9761
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702, SOUTH 6TH AVENUE p1
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


ary Delatorre Broker

(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173
AFTER HOURS CALL:
Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Dane Hendry
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769


4*, Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


New Listing! 1170 Fish Branch Road, 10.88 acres.
Includes 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and Quonset
hut building. $225,000.
10 ACRES PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY, corner of
Louisiana and Terrell. $350,000.
. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 Includes commercial
and residential lots. $138,000.
BEAUTIFUL OAKS surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH
on 5.7 acres. $140,000.
, HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build-
ings. $389,900.
LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS., This 3 bedroom, 3 bath
home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment.
$599,999.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolto Springs lot. $40,000


LIKE NEW, well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath dblw MH
in quiet neighborhood. Close to schools and shop-
ping. $74,500.
24 ACRES OF NATURAL FLORIDA. Cabbage palms, oaks
and secluded. $8,000 per acre.
WOODED 6.6 ACRE TRACT building site for convention-
al home or mobile home. $118,800.
SERENE SURROUNDINGS 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 8
acres. Large barn and more. $195,000.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
HWY 17 FRONTAGE, Bowling Green north. Great loca-
tion. $249,900.
PRICE REDUCED, OWNER SAYS SELL on this 38 1B
home on South 7th Avenue, Wauchula. Fenced back
yard. Great condition and location. $114,500.


We need listings We have qualified buyers!


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


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TRAILER, Florida room, patio, carport.
Adult RV park. Seasonal or year round
(863) 767-1215. 11:24-12:1p
28X72 DOUBLE WIDE PALM HAR-
BOR, 3 'or 4 bedroom, 2 bath on pri-
vate road out in ,the country also
28x26 workshop on 2.22 acres. 3
miles east of town, $179,000. Call
863-767-0437 or 863-781-4573.
10:27-11:24p


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APPROVEDD* NO MONEY DOWN
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.John's Painting & Remodeling
"Done right the first time"
Free Estimates
SCell 863,781-2606
John D. Mayer, Jr. Cell 863-445-0364
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SGeneral Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated


TN WILL PI12-. l
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Rcmoval. Land
Clearing. Building House, Pads and Driveways
3721 8 Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula FlI (863) 781-3342
33873 .. Nextel

(863) 773-9446
(863)773-9446 WeAccept Most Major Credit Cards


I-'LARGE STORAGE UNIT

H 1 30' X 50'


Call Cobb Storage

7-38' .or 781-3082
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Kemeri's Auto Parts, Inc
306 N.6th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873
Counterperson wanted.
Plea^ie apply in person.
No information by phone.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Drug free workplace Must pass Drug Test.



., Licensed Insurance
*, iAgents Needed
To Work In Pharmacies to Assist the
i d Enrollment Process of
Agency Independently "Part D Medicare
Owned and Operated art D Medicare

Potential Earnings
$3,000 $4,000 A Week
Call Rick Willis
: Cell Phone (863) 273-0810
Administration 1-800-396-7580
"We Have 200 Stores Left in the State of Florida .


Men's League Forgoes Tourney


D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179.
10:13-1:19p
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) 381-0874. 9:8-12:29p


.. .
1996
Kawasaki ZX6R
This bike is very
fast with many
upgrades. Has new
tires and brakes,
K&N filters, Bored
out with oversized
pistons to make it
faster, custom paint,
Muzzy exhaust. This.
is not your normal
600cc.
Asking $2,500 obo
For more info call,
Lamar@;
863-533-053 .,
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A Safe Place
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRISIS LINE
1 (800) 500-1119
End The Abuse!


STRUCTURED LAWNCARE AND
Landscaping. Free estimates, com-
mercial and residential, for all your
yard needs. Call Jesse 863-781-2753
cell or 863-735-0590 home.
11:24-1:26p
I WILL DO babysitting in my home
days, nights or weekends. 863-445-
0572. 11:17-24p
NOW BUYING JUNK cars, trucks,
tractors and farm equipment. We haul.
Carl's Recycling 767-0400.
11:10-1:12p
STONE HOUSE MOBILE HOME CON-
TRACTOR. Set-ups, free estimates,
(863) 773-2167; cell (863) 781-7198.
Bonded and insured. Lic#IH-0000836.
11:3-12:1p


DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY


$69.

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)
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WANTED TO BUY: 2 axels and 2
tongues for mobile home to move it
off foundation to dismantle. Call 863-
781-5350 or 773-3738. May have to,'
leave message. 11:17-24p
WANTED TO BUY for sheet metal
parts: 1965 Cadillac, 1957 Chevy,
1928-41 Ford. Please call Carl at 773-
4300 weekdays. 10:27-11:24p


SATURDAY, 8-1,185 Myrtle Drive (next
to North Wauchula Elementary). '
11:24p


2 FAMILY SALE: Saturday, November
26th, 8-??, 1487 and 1501 Kazen
Road, Wauchula.. 11:24p
CORNER SEMINOLE & STRICKLAND,
between S. 7th & S. 8th, more items.
brought in, some antiques. Friday
8:00. 11:24c
SATURDAY, 8-2, Louisianna & Keila
Rd, Wauchula. 11:24p
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: Saturday,
8 a.m. -1 p.m., 3052 Schoolhouse Rd.,..
Zolfo. 11:24p



HELP WANTED

Convenience store-Cashiers

needed. Must speak Spanish.

Top pay. Apply in person.

5196 Hwy 64 West, Ona.-



PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat iorvice Troo Trimming
Complofo. Troo Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(803)781-208.


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Carol Tomblin CAROL'S
Owner COL

SERVICE
~ 10 Years Expenience -
Certified & Insured
,-" Office: 863-452-6026
'" Cell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor -'
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A majority of the teams in the
.2005 Men's Community Softball
League elected not to participate in
the Saturday post-season tourna-
ment.
Regular season action finished up
last week with two teams tied for'
the best record. Both the Regulators
and Mid-Florida Federal Credit
Union ended with 12-2 records.
They led Division II, followed by
Mosaic Phosphates, Merrill Lynch
and Sparky's.
Standings were also close in
Division I, with Nicholson's
Supply Co. topping out at 9-4 and
,Peace River Electric Cooperative
Inc. (PRECo) at 9-5. Behind them
were The Krew, Hardee
Corrections, Suncoast Schools
Federal Credit Union and Florida
Fence Post.
Action last week was limited to'
Fields 3 and 4.
On Monday evening, the Field 3
early game was a 34-14 win for The
Regulators over Nicholson's.


West Palmer, Blake Albritton and.
Ron Yeager each smacked a homer
for The Regulators. Albritton had
three other hits, which combined
for eight RBIs. The trio, Todd
Rogers and Wally Helms each cir-
cled the bases four times.
Glenn Bergens ,and Scott
Whitener each homered for
Nicholson's. Whitener scored three
times and Steve Barber, Larry
Osteen and Bergens came around
to score twice apiece.
In the field 3 nightcap, it was
Mosaic edging Fence Post 17-16.
Mike Driskell, Alan Tubbs, Scott
Driskell, Austin Helms and pickup
player Todd Rogers each homered
for Mosaic. Tubbs also hit a trio of
triples, while Mike Driskell tripled,
and doubled and flied out in nearly
hitting for the cycle. Tubbs rounded
the bases four times, with James
Bodeck and Mike Driskell each
crossing home plate three times.
For Fence Post, it was Travis
McClenithan and pickup player
Jake Ehling Jr. with homers.
McClenithan went four-for-four,
with a homer, triple and pair of sin-
gles. He scored three times, and
Randy Crews, Duck Kersey and
pick-up player. Jerrod Ehling each
added twin tallies.
Meanwhile, on Field 4, Mid-
Florida won a double-header, tak-
ing Suncoast 23-22 in the 6:45
game and The Krew 28-12 in the
8:15 tilt.
James Blum, Robert Deuberry
and Lewis Martin each homered for
Mid-Florida in the first game.
Martin also socked a pair of triples.
Joe Porter, Blum, Deuberry, Abel
Hernandez, Chad Richardson and
Ches Huddleston each doubled.
Porter and Blum circled the bases
three times and Martin came home-
four of the five times he got on
base.
Jake Ehling Jr. homered twice,
tripled, doubled and singled twice
to hit for the cycle for Suncoast.
Jerrod Ehling homered and dou-
bled, and Eddie Strange, Robert
Brown and Jake Sr. had .five hits
apiece. The three Ehlings and
Strange rounded the bases four
times apiece.
In game two, it was Blum,
Martin and Deuberry again smack-
ing homers. Porter, Wayne Graham,


HARVEST INCREASING SLOWLY
Significant rains fell in some eastern Panhandle, Big Bend and south-
eastern Peninsula areas during the week of Nov. 14-20. Preliminary reports
showed less than half an inch of rain fell in other areas, with several sta-'
tions recording no precipitation for the week. Four inches fell at Carabelle.
Pompano Beach reported about four and half inches falling on the last day
of the week.
Temperatures averaged one to three degrees above normal in the, major
cities. .Daytime highs averaged in the 70s and 80s while nighttime lows
averaged in the 50s and 60s, with several Panhandle and northern Peninsula
localities recording at least one low in the 30s and 40s.
Field Crops
Growers are finished with peanut harvesting. Some peanut growers in
Jackson County reported yields off by over 500 pounds. Scattered showers
throughout the week interrupted some cotton harvesting in Jackson County,
with yields rated good to excellent. Light showers over the Panhandle and
northern Peninsula were not enough to increase soil moisture supplies, with
supplies rated very short to adequate.
Rains in the central and southern Peninsula maintained soil moisture
supplies, with supplies rated mostly adequate. Lee County reported short
to adequate moisture supplies and Indian River County reported surplus to
adequate supplies.
Vegetables
Harvesting gained momentum over the central and southern Peninsula
'with the volume of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes increasing. Lighter
. amounts of snap beans, eggplant and squash were also marketed during the
week. Tomato growers in the Quincy area continued picking during the
week, with the volume decreasing as the season nears the end and temper-
atures plunge to near freezing.
A very light volume of sweet corn was also picked in northern and cen-
tral Peninsula localities. Okra harvesting is starting back up in Miami-Dade
County with very light amounts available. Strawberry growers welcomed
cooler temperatures at the end of the week which enhanced berry develop-
ment.
Livestock
In the Panhandle, pasture condition is fair to good. Pasture in the north-
ern counties is very poor to fair. Several locations had frost and near freez-
ing temperatures. Drought is lowering winter forage production. Cattle
condition is mostly fair. Livestock owners are feeding supplemental hay.
In the central area, range and cattle are in good condition. In the south-
west, range is in fair to good condition. Statewide, cattle condition is most-
ly good.
Fruit
Citrus: Persistent showers inundated much of the east coast this past
week, drenching areas already soaked from earlier rainfall. The rest'of
Florida's citrus belt was relatively dry with only a little rain in a few scat-
tered areas. Growers in the northern, central and southern areas are begin-
ning to irrigate to maintain surface moisture levels. Warmer temperatures
prevailed early in the week and then turned cooler a a front passed through
the state at the end of the week, bringing temperatures down to the mid to
low 50s in the northern citrus area and the west coast.
Horticultural practices include mowing and cover crop control as
groves are being prepared for the picking season. Some of the Sunburst and'
Ambersweet tangerines have excellent on-tree color and can be packed fol-
lowing washing. Good color is being reported on early oranges, mids and
grapefruit. Varieties being picked include Hamlin, Ambersweet and Navel
oranges, colored and white grapefruit, Fallglo and Sunburst tangerines, and
Tangelos.


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Hernandez, Rene Guzman,
Huddleston and Dueberry each also
doubled. Blum, Hernandez, Deu-,
berry, Richardson and Huddleston
were triple-tally batters.
Leadoff batter Daniel Barnett
homered, doubled twice and sin-
gled to score four runs for The
Krew. Hank Butler also homered
and doubled, scoring twice. Reid
Benton had three hits.
There was only one game on
Field 3 last Thursday night. Merrill
Lynch won 29-17 over PRECo.
Thomas Trevino tripled and dou-
bled and Robert Navarro doubled
twice for Merrill Lynch. David
Navarro had a half dozen RBIs on
five hits. Luis Martinez parlayed'
two hits and three errors into five
runs. Felix Salinas added and
David Navarro each came around
to cross home plate four times.
Rodger Brutus homered twice,
doubled and singled twice, scoring
five times and collecting five RBIs
for PRECo. Leadoff batter Darrell
Henderson doubled twice and sin-
gled twice for four scores. Brent
Stephens and Van Crawford each
had three hits.
On Field 4, Mid-Florida won 30-
24 in the early game.
Mike Gantt, Bryan Smith and
Hernandez each homered for Mid-
Florida. Martin gathered seven R
BIs on six hits, including a'pair of
doubles. Graham, Maratin and
Smith came around to touch home
plate four times each.
Willie Dickerson, Matt Gilliard
and Osteen each homered for
Nicholson's._Gilliard doubled twice
and Harold Smith tripled and dou-
bled.- Osteen, Nate Lee, Glenn
Bergens and Whitener each had
five hits. Dickerson; Gilliarad, Lee,
Whitener, Smith and Osteen all
came around to score three times.
In the Field 4 late game, the sea-
son finale, Mosaic blanked. Hardee.
Corrections 15-0.
Steven Hickox homered and
Mark McGee doubled twice for
Mosaic. McGee had four hits and
four scores. Hickox also had four
hits and Jason Pohl added three
hits. Jerry Albritton put a pair of
scores on the bdid. '
Doc, King,'' Hess. Haltboi,
Lawson, L. A., Mays and Will were
all stranded on the base paths for
Corrections.


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November 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A


Soccer Squads


Progressing


By JOAN SEAMAN "I sam
Of The Herald-Advocate pushed t
The Hardee High soccer teams shots on
are improving at each outing, Other
becoming more and more compete ... Wildcat
ive. '
The boys squad is at full strength .vIiranda
now and should see major improve- Roxana
ment with the addition of veterans Hollon,
Pablo Angelmo, Andrew Cisneros Corneliu
and Jose Salvador from the football soph Lu
field. Esna Fr
The teams had a pair of double- Lori ChF
headers this week, playing at Avon Ruiz, N
Park on Monday evening and Escoto.
Sebring at home on Tuesday Harde
evening. The girls play at 6 p.m. rience
and the boys immediately after- Palmetto
ward, about 8. three c
Next week, there is a double- well and
header on Tuesday at home against ing and
District 10 rival Braden River. On see this
Wednesday, the boys host played-'
Bradenton Bayshore in a 6 p.m. long wit
match. On Thursday, the teams missing
greet another district rival, was a t(
Palmetto in matches at 6 and 8. coach R
Hardee girls lost a shootout at Thurso
Palmetto last week by 8-0. "They DeSoto.
were driving downfield, but not ourselves
pushing hard enough as they played.ii
approached the goal," said coach DeSoto
Rob Beatty. "They were .trying to half and.
play Palmetto's game, while we we had
need to play our game to compete were blc
well," he added. In ti
On Thursday at DeSoto, the girls twice or
did much better, losing 2-1. In the Reyesr w
first half, "they had way too many other. VW
shots. Junior goalie Christina ers, but
Badillo had a dozen saves as they the tear
allowed DeSoto way too many down b:
shots," reported Beatty. hardt
"They did better closing DeSoto fight," c
down in the second half, when niThe (
there were only five saves. The seniors
girls are making youthful mistakes, Anthoni
swarming the. ball instead of immedil
spreading the field. We only have Anselm(
six returnees and some of them are Alberto
learning new positions," continued Johnny
Beatty.. goal ,Fr
Senior Karissa Manchester had Sophs a
the only-goal for Hardee. Beatty Adam nI
also noted 'that junior Cynthia Franclse
Briseno 'and sophomore Esmeralda Miguel
Martinez "did a nice job. Cynthia Efrain I
does a fine job handling the ball. 'Roman
She had good footvwork.,Esmeralda Rafael e
did a real nice job as fullback, turn- are t
ing the ball around several times. abe team
ablSports Sense ass





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w some good things. We
he ball downfield and had
goal," concluded Beatty.
players for the Lady
s are seniors Azucena
a, Vanessa Hollon and
Torres, juniors Melissa
Ashley Islas, Mandy
us and Ramona .Campos,
isa Gonzales, and freshmen
ancisco, Veronica Velasco,
avez, Marce Ramirez, Lucy
lelissa Banda and Daisy

e boys had a similar expe-
last week, losing big at
o 7-0 on Tuesday. With
coaches, they played very
d are probably the best pass-
heading ball club we will,
year. Unfortunately, we
a defensive game all night
h a coupleof our shots just
for goals. But, otherwise, it
)ugh outing," said Wildcat
on Kline.
day, the boys also played at
"We lost 4-2, but showed
es to be better than we
n the first half of this game.
scored its goals in the first
, although we did not score,
several close shots that
)cked," commented Kline.
he second half, .we scored
Sa pair of shots from Luis
withinn three minutes of each
Ve missed on a couple oth-
I was still encouraged that
m came back from being
y four goals, played much
and did not give up the
included Kline.
Cats' final roster includes,
.Salvador and transfer
LeCocq, who has made an
ate impact. Juniors are
o, Cisneros, Jose Gufierrez,
"Chico" Rodriguez,
Huron, Jose Alonso and
rancisco' "Paco" Lozano.
re Reyes, Luis Hilario and.
Juarez.. The freshmen are
.o Rivera, Elisio Diaz,
Rodriguez, Sofio Arroyo,
Ruiz, Carlos Ramirez and
Alvarez .
it grad Sergio Zamora,-
{ilario and JuanRodriguez
i managers, providing valu-'
istance to Kline.


& Nonsense
By Joan Seaman


Congratulations to 'the 17 seniors and numerous underclassmen who
provided Hardee Wildcat fans with a football season to remember, the-
fourth, consecutive 10-0 season, an outstanding quarterfinal win over,
Tampa Robinson at home and a tough, tough 14-11 semifinal regional loss
to Lakeland Kathleen in which neither team gave the other much advan-
tage.
While we will miss the seniors who go on to other pursuits, we look for-
ward to the spring classic and next fall's football season, expecting anoth-
erWildcat win streak.

Now, it's time to,turn our attention to basketball. The high school girls -
have already started their hoop season, playing in the pre-season Tip-Off
Tournament at Sebring against two of the toughest teams in the area. The
girls also battled hard last Tuesday against Frostproof at home in a 38-35
loss and went to Sebring again last Thursday to face the aggressive Lady
Streaks.
The JV girls won their season opener in a come-from-behind victory
! over Frostproof but also succumbed to the Sebring JV attack. Both the var-
sity and JV will host Braden River next Tuesday. the JV at 6 p.m. and the
varsity about 7:30.

The Wildcats will start their delayed season the Tuesday after
SThanksgiving. Seven or eight of the fellows have been on the football field
and have to get their muscles in tune with the different pace of hoops when
the Cats travel to Bradenton to face District 10 foe Braden River. The Cats
are home next Thursday. Dec. 2, to host Sarasota Booker.

Junior high school basketball teams also get going next week, playing
'on Thursday, Dec. 1, against Heartland Christian at home in the Joel Evers,
Gym on the north campus. The girls start at 5:30 and boys follow, about
6:30 p.m.

Speaking about basketball, Theo Jones of Bowling Green. is a senior for
the Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo. During the pre-
season exhibition game against the Division I Austin Peay State University
Governors, Jones had 14 points. four rebounds and four assists for the
Mules-
The Mules won their season opener Nov.. 15, beating Hannibal-
LaGrange Trojans 92-61. Jones had 13 points in that game.

Girls and boys soccer is getting its baptism of fire in early season
games. The girls are impro\ ing in every outing, and lost only 2-1 to DeSoto
last Thursday. Both the boys and girls have games Monday and Tuesday of
this week before the holiday break for Thanksgiving. Play resumes Nov. 29,
with a home double-header, the girls at 6 p.m. and the boys about 8 p.m.
Home matches are played at Wildcat Stadium.

Men's Community Softball League finished up last Thursday with ,the
decision not to have a post-season tournament on Saturday as not enough
feams were interested.
The Regulators and Mid-Florida Federal Credit Union tied for the lead
of Division 11. while Nicholson's Supply Co. barely beat Peace River
Electric Cooperative Inc. in Division I.

The Elks Club hoop shoot for kids ages 8-13 is on Saturday, Dec. 3 at
the high school gym. Registration begins at 8:30 and the free throw'shoot-
ing begins at 9 a.m. There will be prizes for both boys and girls in age divi-
sions 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The inners will advance to the regionaLhoQop
shoot. For more information, call coach Byron Jarnagin at the high school,
773-3181.


Letter To The Editor

Nona Moore Would Be

Thankful For Many People


Dear Editor,
In the recent past, there has been.
much to do with my .family in the-
media. On Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, I1
watched a segment on Fox Channel
13 News about Jean Claude Meus,
the truck driver who was convicted
of the vehicular accident that
involved Nona, Lindsey, Ashley,
and Haley Moore. From that acci-
dent were two fatalities. Nona
Moore, age 40, and our daughter,
Lindsey, age 8.
This Fox News report suggested
that Mr. Meus may have received
sentencing too harsh for the acci-
dent due to his race. The report sug-
gests that Mr. Meus may have been
a victim of racial prejudice in the
judicial, system. I cannot speak for
all of the people in Wauchula
regarding' their opinions about
minorities, but I feel it is important
to 'speak on the issues now made
public concerning my deceased
wife and daughter, some of the peo-
ple of this community, and what
they did for our family.
I was married to Nona Moore for
13 years. I knew her as well as any-.
one could, and I know that what she
would want to do if she could is
this. She would thank people like


Owen T. Keene and other homicide
investigators with the Florida State
Highway Patrol for doing what
they are trained so well to do but
get very little thanks. She would,
want to thank all the Florida
Highway Patrol officers who were
on duty that- night and those who
were called away from their own
families to come and try to save
hers.
Nona would want to thank the
Emergency Rescue workers who
were there to receive her two chil-
dren who survived after the Fire
and Rescue had finally cut enough
twisted metal away so that they
could be flown to a hospital about
100 miles away. She would want to
thank the Hardee County Sheriff's
,Department for their immediate
response to our crisis just as they
do to any other one. Nona would
want to thank the Wauchula Police
Officer, Chris Baty, for going
above and beyond duty to locate
me at home and for personally.
bringing me to the scene.
S.She would want to thank the
countless private individuals who
gave without charge to -empty a
-semi-trailer full of boxes of toma-


Pioneer Park Change


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate '
As requested a few months ago,
planners are looking at changes to
enliven Pioneer Park Days iPPD).
The annual five-day extravagan-
za of music, antiques' and flea mar-
kets -will ;see more entertainment
and activities for children in the
85th anniversary year for Hardee
County in 2006.
"Aim high, but don't shoot your-
self in the. foot. We need to get
away from the same old, same old,"
said 'Commissioner Minor Bryant
as he led approval for requests
made by Building' and Grounds
Director Danny Weeks and new--.
PPD enteitainment"difector Dawn
Stark.
Weeks, who also handles parks
and recreation, asked'approval for
the $17,000 purchase of a portable
entertainment system which will
include its 16-foot trailer and 60-70
pieces of equipment ....hich will
provide coverage for up to 110
decibels. It can be used at the
Nickerson-Ullrich building 'at-
Pioneer Park as ,iell as the Agri-
Civic Center for a variety of events.
The cost will come from PPD con-,,
tingency funds, which presently
have a balance of $85.000. '
Stark wanted to discuss booking
entertainment for i PPD. Already,
she has several performers lined up.
Friday night of PPD week, there
will be performances by the band
Stoneyard from 6 to 7:30 followed


by karaoke.
On Saturday, Wendy's School of
Dance will do both tapping and
clogging. Keith Hope (son of local
resident Mitchell Hope) will do:
folk singing at 4 p.m. Jake Murphy
and his band, (now from Arcadia),
.will perform on Saturday night.
Another ,interest this year .is
attendance by the Florida
Frontiersmen, a group of folks who
live in tents and dress I1800s style.
They will do craft demonstrations
on Friday. Saturday and Sunday
'\here the\ set up by the Pioneer
Park Museum
There may be pony rides or other
amusements for children and there
may be a cowboy poet in the Hart
Cabin telling stories.
Stark said she Was part of an
entertainment committee, which,
included Mary Nicholson, Jill
Peavy, Judith George, Nancy Craft,
Rich Shepard and Weeks. .
Stark also discussed the prob-
lems in getting a big-name enter-,
tainer, such as country singer Billy
Currington. Besides the higher cost
($12.500 per performance, there is
also the expense of lighting and
sound requirements for his band.
He will bring the extra equipment
at extra cost.-
Rather than raise the PPD admis-.
sioh for such special entertainment,
which is sure to bring huge crowds.,
the commission suggested having a
special event, possibly in conjunc-


mnoM


toes so that rescue workers could
do their jobs. She would want to
thank the hundreds of people who
acknowledged her and her 8-year-
old daughter who tragically lost
their lives that night with condo-
lences and flowers. Nona would
want to thank people at New Hope
Baptist Church, especially the man
who made the crosses to commem-
orate the spot where she lost her
life while trying to save the lives of
her children.
She would want to thank people
like Millie Carlton who reached
deep into her own heart to write a
eulogy about our daughter Lindsey,
who had a genuine concern for
every person she ever met in her
young life. Nona would want to
thank the members of the Hardee
County School Board and the peo-
ple at North Wauchula Elementary
where Lindsey attended school for
the plaque commemorating a stu-
dent who excelled in her steward-
ship and her scholastic with the
highest marks. She would like to
thank the people who helped the
survivors of her family from their
hearts like her dear friend,
Charlotte Brown.
'And she would want to thank the
jurors who care enough about their
community to vote and serve in the
courts when asked. She might say
of the state prosecutors that she
would not want their job, but she





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tion with July 4th events.
Admission for the special night,
could be $10.
Stark also said she is trying to
develop corporate sponsorships
which will help with expenses for
special events.
She was asked to keep working
on it, possibly b\ 2007.

In other action, the commission:
-authorized long-term projects
coordinator Doug Knight to pursue
up to $400,000 for a 75-25 match
grant from the Southwest Florida
Water Management District for a
stormwater master plan up to
$1.575 million in cooperative fund-
ing to follow through on it.
-agreed to amend contracts
with the National Resources
Conservation Service of the U. S.-
Department of Agriculture to
extend its funding for the stream
restoration program to Dec. 31.
Also amended was the contract
i ith American Environmental
Contractors which is doing the
work. Another $255,000 will add
stream restoration in four locations,
totaling almost 28,000 linear feet.
Locations are along Alton Carlton
Road, West Main Street at
Vandolah and two other West Main
Street locations. "Together, the four
will change Troublesome Creek
environs to Troublefree Crdek,"
said Public Works director J.R.
Prestridge.


would be thankful for them. If
Nona Allison Moore could speak to
us today from where she is, I
believe that she would say, "Trust
the Lord with everything, and
everything He has will be there for
you when you join us."
In closing, I would like to per-
sonally thank Vent Crawford of the
Florida State Highway Patrol for
his courage to. tell me, and I quote,
"I hate to tell you this, but it's time
to go and be with Ashely and Haley
at the hospital, because the Lord
took Nona and Lindsey home
tonight."
Forgiveness does not change the
facts. The color of the people
involved in this accident does not
change the facts. This man was a
professional truck driver, hired by
professionals. I do not share in the ,
opinions of those who made light
of the death of these two beloved,
people. Losing them in vehicular
homicide has been a great loss to
my family and to the community.
May their memories serve as a
blessing forever.
Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Darrell Moore
Husband and Father
Lakeland



Letter To Editor
Pet Owners Let

Dogs Run Wild
Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter in regards
to a little problem we seem to have
in Zolfo Springs.
Don't get me wrong. I love this
little town. See, I come from a big
- city, and this is a good place to raise
a family.
O.K., here's my problem. It is
with people who just let their dogs
run wild, with no concern about the
dog's welfare. He can get hit on
busy HWy. 17 or get food poisoning
from eating old.meat scraps off the
grocery parking lot. All the while
free-running dogs are tormenting
the dogs that are fenced in.
Please, if you have a dog, don't
let it run loose. We have leash laws
just for people like you.
Sincerely,
Rita McCurry
Zolfo Springs

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comes from bad judgment.
-Will Rogers'

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Thursday, November 24, 2005


PAGE ONE


Devils Slip


Past


Wildcats 14-11


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
, A pair of pretty evenly matched
teams battled each other and gusty
winds on Friday night.
The Lakeland Kathleen Red
Devils came out on the top side in
the war which ended with a 14-11
score. The Cats had more yardage
on the ground, more first downs
and fewer penalties. The Devils had
more passes completed and more
*total yardage. Each team had an
interception.
Head coach Derren Bryan named
,the seniors as Players of the Week.
"Our kids played hard. Kathleen
played hard. We're going to really
miss this group of seniors," said
'Bryan.
- Suiting up for the final time for
the Wildcats were Justin Altman,
,Bobby Bandy, Art Briones, Justin
English. Jackson Frenot, .Brad
G3illiard. Marc Hodges, Thelinor
"Lino" Jena, Jeremy Kelly, Pierre
tazarre, Daniel Moore, Jackson
MoselN, Garrett Randall, Ryan
Roehm, Jose Salvadore, Derek


Sconyers and Justin Woods.
"We knew they'd be tough. Their
no. 56 (Ja'Michael Highsmith)
gave us fits. They were fast. They
were in the red zone three times
without scoring. They earned their
touchdowns. They made the plays


when they needed to.
"We've been on the other side
(winning) 13 times this year, count-
ing the Spring" game and fall
Classic. But, you play against good
teams and sometimes that happens.
Only one team in 3A will have this


GAME STA A


Passing completions, attempts
and interceptions
Passing yards
Rushing attempts/yards
Total yards
Turnovers
First Downs
Penalties/lost yardage
Scoring By Quarters:
HARDEE 0
Kathleen .0


Hardee -
3-11-1
31'
47/139
170
1
9
1/10


Kathleen
8-17-1
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24/88
244
1
5
8/55


feeling (winning). Speed kills and
they had it on offense and defense.
We just couldn't protect fast
enough," said Bryan, referring to
the several sacks of Wildcat quar-
terback Weston Palmer.
"We were blessed with another
wonderful year. I am thankful for
the opportunity to coach these
young men and being able to coach
with dedicated and very hard-work-


ing coaches. We're looking forward
to having a relaxing Holiday season
and getting back to work in January
for a tough 2006 campaign," con-
cluded Bryan.
His assistants have been defen-
sive coordinator John Sharp, offen-
sive coordinator Dale Carlton,
Steve Rewis; Lee Thomas, Jason
Clark and Errick Snelling, with
help from JV coaches Rod Smith,


Barry White, Dan Duke and Todd
Bolin.
Friday's game at Kathleen started
with the Red Devils winning the
coin toss and deferring to the sec-
ond half. Hardee received from the
north goal. Behind the running of
Hodges and Gilliard, Hardee start-
ed on its 23 and moved upfield. A
swing pass to Hodges netted anoth-
er 18 yards and the second first
down of the initial drive. Then
Hardee stalled.
Kathleen took over on downs and
also made a couple of first downs.
Facing 4th-and-15, the Devils went
for a field goal, which the wind car-
ried wide left.
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Senior fullback Brad Gilliard cradles the ball as he surges forward for good needed yardage.


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Quarterback Weston Palmer looks to pass as linebacker Jeremy Edinger tries to block it.


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A host of Wildcat shirts surround Kathleen runner.


Senior tailback Marc Hodges (4) went over the 1,000-yard mark with 30 carries on Friday night.


Marc Hodges is met in the backfield by determined Red Devil defender.


Red Devil quarterback Dominque Davis is surrounded, and pulled down by Ricky Wiggins (42).



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Hardee Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition


HOLIDAY STRESS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
'Tis the season for busy schedules getting busier, family gatherings,
celebrations and stress!
During this season of joy and thanksgiving parents can get so very
wrapped up in preparing for the special events,.kids are left to entertain and
care for themselves. Experimentation with any kind of risky behavior often
happens when young people are left unsupervised with nothing to do..
Parents need to remember that it they are dealing Nith additional stress,
their children are experiencing their 'ovn stress. Both positive and negative
stresses occur at this ltime of .ear Christmas approaching, changes in sleep
and eating habits. routines, mcrese of social and family get-togethers are
' all events on the Life Change lnde\ that haxe a measurable impact on life
The additional stress ot the holiday -easoin and alcohol often being part
'ofholiday'gatherings increases the risk"of abuse bN adults and experimen-
tation by youth. It is a well-known fact that one main reason people abuse
alcohol is to cope with stress.
A sense of connfectidi with fainily is a powerful preventive factor; ,,so as
you get busy making preparations for these annual events, find ways to
include the young people in your life in the efforts. Simple things such as
getting their input regarding food to be served or how to decorate the house
or set up extra tables for serving the meal. Everyone needs to feel that they
have some control in their lives. Age-appropriate choices and decisions help
children have a sense of control. i I -.
Keep some routines when at all possible, such as meal time, bedtimes
or curfews. When some routines and guidelines are altered for special
events, make.sure that guidelines and expectations for behavior are clearly
explained. Simply telling children to "behave" is not enough. Describe the,
behaviors you want to 'bser e during the event.
There will be, rany.opportunities to teach-ryour children problem-solv:-
* ing and coping skills during this-special time of year by example. These
skills are vital to. learning to make good choices and a healthy drug-free
lifestyle.
Recognizing stress can help in knowing how to address and correct the
problem. Here are some behaviors that may be signs of stress: impulsive
behavior, inappropriate crying, aggressiveness, over-eating. isolation.,
under-eating, accident proneness, nervous laughing, oxerl. argumentaMe,
inflexible, fault finding.


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Diabetes Monday
Diabetes screening will be
held on Monday from 1 to 6
p.m. at the Hardee County
Health Department as part of
educating residents during
National Diabetes Month.,
The .Diabetes Prevention and
Control Program staff will pro-
: vide oral risk assessments,
.'blood pressure screening and
information on classes and gen-
eral diabetes information will
also be provided.

S Holiday Changes
Garbage Pickup
There will be changes in
garbage collection because of
the Thanksgiving holiday when
the landfill will be closed. Both
Hardee Disposal Inc. (which
has the contract for the unincor-
porated areas of the county)
arid Bowling Green will pick up
Thursday's route on Wednes-
day and Friday's on Friday.
In Wauchula, both Thursday
and Friday routes will be picked
up on Friday. Reliable
Sanitation, which provides ser-
vice in Zolfo Springs, was
unsure of its holiday schedule.,

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CATS
Continued From 1B
Hardee took over at its 20-yard
line. Hodges zigged and zagged for
a 21-yard gain and was into
Kathleen territory as the scoreless
first period ended. Four seconds
into the second stanza, Kathleen
took over on downs.
Lazarre picked off the first pass
from scrimmage and pulled away
from a shirt tail tackle to get the
j Wildcats good field position at the
Kathleen 12-yard line. Hardee got
as close as the 6 before resorting to
*a field goal try. Junior Pablo
Anselmo notched it and Hardee had
,a 3-0 advantage, which it would
take into the locker room 10 min-
utes later.
S Despite a 20-yard gain by junior
quarterback Weston Palmer tiptoe-
1 ing along the sideline, a Kathleen
punt which caught the wind and
bounced backward for minus 13
yards and another Anselmo field
goal try, it was still 3-0 at halftime.
The Katheen runback to start the
second half got the Red Devils


started at their own 27-yard line.
Junior quarterback Dominiquec
Davis had the wind behind him as
he launched a pass to senior Darell
Henley for a touchdown play which
went 73 yards. Senior kicker Clint
Slappy made it a 7-3 game.
Hardee was stymied on its next
series and had to punt. In turn,
Kathleen booted the ball back to
the Cats. The wind carried the kick
into the end zone and Hardee start-
ed at its 20. After an initial first
down, Palmer was sacked and
Hardee eventually had to punt.
Back-to-back penalties put the
Devils at 1st and 25, but a reverse
not only got needed yardage, but
also went all the way for a touch-
down. Another Slappy PAT and' it
was 14-3.
For the balance of the third peri-
od, it was an exchange of punts.
Hardee started the fourth quarter
with the wind at its back. With
Kathleen punting into the wind,
Hardee started at the Red Devil 39.
Looking at a fourth down, Will
Krause faked a punt, with Palmer
the up back taking the ball and


slanting for a 20-yard gain to keep
the drive alive.
Finally, Chris Rich ran the
reverse to perfection, going the
final 15 yards untouched. Hodges
ran right and cut into the end zone
for a two-point conversion, cutting
the Kathleen lead to 14-11.
Hardee stopped Kathleen's next
drive and took over with 3:14 left
in the game and fans from both side
of the field screaming encourage-
ment. Lisnell Youyoute gained
nine-plus yards. As all season,
Gilliard was called on for the extra
inches and came up with a 10-yard
gain. Kathleen stepped up its
defense and sacked Palmer for a
10-yard loss. A reverse and
attempted pass .put Hardee out of
field goal range to tie the game.
With 1:31 left, Palmer went back
to pass to Rich. Mondrell Clarke
stepped in front of Rich to pick off
the pass and halt Hardee progress.
A couple of short runs and Davis
took a knee to run out the clock,
preserving the Red Devil 14-11 vic-
tory.


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The Witch Of Eagle Drive


By CJ MOUSER'
For The Herald-Advocate
I don't know what it is about old people
who live alone that scares the
waddin' out of kids, but it will do it every
time.
Everyone has a childhood story of a
creepy old Mr. Jones or a Mrs. Smith who
lived in the house on the comer, or down
by the bridge, or at the end of the road.
We rarely saw them, but when we did, the
chance sighting would spark untold num-
bers of speculative rumors:.
"... put a curse on a cat."
....was out at night dancing under the
moon."
"... has a glass eye."
"... is wanted for murder in six states!"
Childhood imagination knows no bonds,
and has no mercy.
It was no different for the tiny old lady
who lived in a little-bitty house in
;the middle of Eagle Drive. Her yard was
overgrown, she wore mismatched
clothing and if you happenied-by when she
was outside, she would scurry into the
house.
Other than accusing her of all type of
heinous misbehaviors, the kids in the neigh-
borhood ignored her. Until one
Thanksgiving day, when my mother
wrapped up a plate and thrust it at me mere.
moments after we finished dinner. ,
"Take this down to Mrs. Hinkle. She
just got out of the hospital." -
I accepted the plate, my bellyweighted
' down with turkey and all the ,
'.trimmings, but groaned. -
"Who's Mrs. Hinkle?" I was not the least
bit eager to go anywhere or
.d6 anything... ..
"Don't be silly. How\ could you not

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few doors down. -In the blue house."
S* I almost dropped the plate.
-7 You mean the witch?.!" .
"Cynthia Jean! That's not very nice!"
SIWas stunned. How could everyone else
in the neighborhood know that
Mrs. Hinkle was a witch and my mother be
so clueless?
I ain't going' over there," I declared, and
set the plate firmly on the table..
It wasn't often that I disobeyed my
mother, at least not right out in the open :
like that, but the results were always the
same. .
.'ine," she said in feigned agreement.
"I guess you'll just have to go cut me a
switch, then." :
'Mama! You don't understand!" I -
whined.
S"Git," she replied. i": t "'" h '
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my shoulders had folded in
on me. I was holding the plate in both
hands in front of me, like a horizontal
shield, wondering how the neighborhood
kids would ever get by without me, and
knowing that when I came back dead my
mother would feel just terrible.
I don't know how long I stood there on
that front step, trying to work up the nerve
to knock on the door. When finally I did,
there was no answer. My heart soared! I
was off the hook! There was no onehome.
I was halfway back down the sidewalk
with the grass growing up through the
cracks when the knob on the front door rat-
tled and the door creaked open an inch or
so.'
"What is it?" came a weak voice from
the other side, barely more than a squeak.
I stuttered my way through who I was
and why I'd.come. I watched with
growing fear as the door opened wider and
wider. It was all I could do not to set the
plate on the porch and take off like a scald-
ed cat.
Eventually the door was fully open and
Mrs. Hinkle stood before me in-
all her terrifying glory. My forehead wrin-
kled as I studied her from head to toe, my
heart still pounding, wondering what kind
of spell she would put on a kid for staring.
Mrs..Hinkle took the plate, telling me to
makestire I thanked my
mother on her behalf. I noted that her hands
were crisscrossed with veins and gnarled
with arthritis. Her watery blue eyes gazed
down at me shyly, and a soft smile pulled at
the comers of her mouth. She wasn't scary
at all, in fact,, she looked a great deal like
my grandmother.'
From that day forward I spent time at
Mrs. Hinkle's house, helping her with the
tomatoes she grew in her back yard and
tending the little flower bed outside her
back porch. We made pickles together and
she taught me how to sew. I fixed the
spring on her front screen door and she
would slip me a quarter on occasion to go
down to the store and buy myself a soda.
Before long, it became apparent to the
other kids that I was spending a lot of time
with "the witch of Eagle Drive," so I
informed them that my mother was behind
the whole mess and I couldn't get out of it.
SI'soon dbvelbped a reputation as a four- .
fooi-tall Viking \\ho feared nothing.'
It would have been easy to tell the other
kids that there was nothing to fear from old
Mrs. Hinkle -- tell them about the quarters
for sodas, the fresh-baked c6okies and the
cozy chaos of her back yard where butter-
flies congregated and hummingbirds made
nests. .
But somewhere in the back of my mind I
suspected that that might mean having to
share her. And I wasn't quite ready to do
S that. . ..


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By MAYA CARPENTER
Special to The Herald-Advocate
The West Nile Virus is hitting
close to home.
In nearby Hillsborough County,
eight sentinel chickens tested posi-
tive in September for encephalitis,
which can be fatal if contracted by
a human. The concern reaches to
Hardee County, as it could increase
the chance of humans contracting
the virus, which is an infection
transmitted through mosquito bites.
Medical experts said taking prop-
er precautions could decrease the
chances of humans contracting the
virus. "People need to protect
themselves as much as possible,"
said Eliot Gregos, an environmen-
tal manager at the Hillsborough
County Health Department. k
Encephalitis, commonly known
as the West Nile Virus, exposed
itself to the United States in 2001.
At. that time, there were '12 human
cases. Since the beginning of 2005,
18 people were found carrying the
virus in Pinellas County and one
was discovered in Pasco County.
Nationally, more than 15,000 peo-
ple have tested positive since the
beginning of the virus's conception
-- 500 resulting in death.
Anyone over the age of 50 has a
higher chance of getting the virus.
Their immune systems are weaker
than most, which makes the matter
more complex, said' Roxanne
Connelly, assistant professor at the
Florida Medical 'Entomology
Laboratory in Vero Beach.
Humans can live with the virus if
properly treated. Sentinel chickens
are the only type of bird that can
live with the virus. Their blood is
tested for antibodies that prevent
the virus from killing or harming
them. "They are used as an early
warning ,system for the public,"
Connelly said.
Some people exposed to the virus
never have any symptoms. People
who are infected usually develop
body aches, fever,- headaches,
swollen lymph glands and skin
rash. The virus itself cannot be
treated, but there are medications
that can treat the symptoms.
Symptoms can start affecting a per-
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The disease has infected thou-
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taken lightly, but the concern is
how the risk will affect people in
years to come. The virus will one
day increase and the outbreak will
not vary, said Dr. Jonathan Day,
researcher and professor at the
entomology lab.
He said there is not a specific
time of the year for mosquitoes to
infect people, but the summer
months are when people should
take further.precautions because it
is hot and humid. Mosquitoes make
their habitats 'in wet aieas, which
increase their population.
Hardee County resident Dawn
Day said she tries to be safe mainly
because of the large amounts of
rain the county received during the
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oily liquid used as insect repellant,
wear longer clothing and leave the
windows closed, Connelly said.
"We need to take responsibilities
of ourselves and families," she
added.
Another piece of advice is to
wear repellant that lasts for an hour,
Jonathan Day said, adding that peo-
ple should not be outside at night.
The good news is, "We are near-
ing the end of transmission sea-
son," he pointed out.
Maya Carpenter, '21, is the daugh-
ter of James and Sharon Carpenter
of Bowling Green.. The 2002
Hardee Senior High School gradu-
ate is currently a senior in the
College of Journalism & Com-
munications at the University of
Florida in Gainesville. Her goal
was to write a story targeting
Hardee County residents because
of the increased mosquito popula-
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Elizabeth Juarez To

Wed Antonio Mier


Emilio and Anna Juarez of Zolfo
Springs announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Elizabeth Juarez of Zolfo
Springs, to Antonio Mier of
Wauchula, son of Jose Alfgnso and
Maria Atala of Wauchula.
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ager at Juarez Nursery.
The prospective groom is a 2001
graduate of Hardee Senior High
School. He is currently employed
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A reception will follow in.
Lakeland,


Christa Choate & Christopher Callaway

Christa Choate To Marry

Christopher Callaway


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their daughter, Christa Marie
Choate of Orlando, to Christopher
Lee Callaway of Fort Myers, son of
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Myers.
The bride-elect's maternal grand-
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sheriff Newton H.- and Christine
Murdock of Mulberry. Paternal
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Lake Placid and the late Joe Choate
Sr., who resided in Bowling Green.
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refused to let that get them down. They have continued their monthly meetings, furthered their
gardening educations and continued their annual projects. The club's upcoming endeavors
include the Dec. 3 "Arts & Crafts Under the Oaks" on the clubhouse grounds, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. On
Sunday, Dec. 11, the club is sponsoring its first "Holiday Home Tour & Gift Boutique," 2-4 p.m.
Further details on these two events may be obtained by calling President Jeanette Perrine at 773-
6026. Members shown above standing in the remains of the clubhouse (from left) are Bess
Stallings, Lois Summers, Nancy and Alethea Majors and Mary Weisman.


DAVID L. LANGSTON
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class
David L. Langston, son of Julie
Ellis of Wauchula, recently con-
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One Scripture you won't hear many sermons preached on is found in
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our Father's desire that. we not only "accept" it but we make it our own?
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8B The Herald-Advocate, November 24, 2005


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Doyle and Mildred Carlton's children are (from left) Jane Durando, Susan Smith and Doyle E.
Carlton Ill.


Chamber Dinner Honors


Doyle & Mildred Carlton


Mike Prescott, president of the Hardee County Cattlemen's Association, with Jane Durando and
Susan Smith.


About 300 people attended the
Thursday, Nov. 7, annual Hardee
County Chamber of Commerce din-
ner that honored the late Mildred
and Doyle E. Carlton Jr.
The prime-rib dinner was pre-
pared by the Wauchula Elks Lodge
and -served at the Hardee County
Agri-Civic Center.
The welcome was given by
chamber President Terry Atchley.
The, flag salute was led by past
chamber president Mike Manley.'
Installed as new officers were
Atchley, president; Jama Abbott,
vice president; Carol Hancock, sec-
retary; and Jason Clark, treasurer.
Installed as directors were Sandy,
Larrispn, Dennis Jones, Tony
Pazzaglia, Erica Scheipsmeier, Paul
Paris, Joyce Fulse, Kenny Miller
and Lavon Cobb.


The blessing was given by Dr.
Bob Norman, pastor of First Baptist
Church of Wauchula.
Singing entertainment was by
Millie Carlton Bolin and the First
Baptist Church Ladies Ensemble,
comprised of Layne Prescott, Kathy
Walker, Tracey Nix, Donna Alexy,
Vickie Conerly and Alma Albritton.
Pam Carlton, Johnny Terrell and
Marcus Shackelford gave tributes
to Doyle and Mildred Carlton.
The tribute of Pam' Carlton, a
Hardee High School teacher and
long-time member of Mildred's
Hannah Sunday School Class, is
printed adjacent to this story.
Terrell said the couple was
."beloved" and "was truly a team.",
He described their work to support
their church and community.
Terrell mentioned Mildred had


Pam Cariton's Remarks:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to have this oppor-
tunity to share some thoughts about two very special people.
Mildred and Doyle Carlton were unselfish'stewards'of God's bless-
ings. Their generosity impacted institutions, organizations, and individuals
in our county and beyond. They gave freely of their resources, their time, ,
and their %wisdom. If we were simply to list all of their philanthropic and
charitable gifts. % we'd be here a very long time.
Almost anyone who has lived in Hardee Count) in the last half centu-
ry has knowingly or unknowingly been a beneficiary of their kindness..
They disliked fanfare. The3 w ent about quietly doing good.' .
Without ignoring those contributions, I'd like to take a different path.
Mildred and Doyle were examples of people of character and faith peo-
ple with qualities we would do well to emulate. ,
When I was asked to speak about them, the first word that came.to
mind was "devotion," and I'd like to pursue that thought. i
Mildred and Do0le were deep devoted to one another. They almost
made it to their 60th %wedding annimersarN. In a time %when it seems that
some marriage licenses come \ th an expiration date, their devotion deep-
ened with every passing year. The were tender and respectful w ith each
other. Each put the other first. The) were best friends. The) neter fell out
of love. Their commitment %\as life-long.
They ,were likewise devoted to their family. They loved being with
family, especially at the Creek for Thanksgiving, 'the' Sunday .before
'Christmas dinners, or at Clover Hill for waffles on Christmas morning.
They were faithful to attend games, sheets, recitals, programs. plays, or any
function that involved a family member. Their family was a great.source of
joy and pride. '
;They were also devoted to their friends. If we were to open the floor
tonight, we. would likely hear story after story of good times 'spent with.
Mildred and Doyle traveling, sharing a meal, enjoying sporting or social
events, or just spending time together. They were loyal and trusted friends.
If you counted them as friends, you were indeed blessed.: .
They were devoted to promoting and supporting Hardee County and
her. citizens. They- were ambassadors, at large, representing us from
Tallahassee, where Doyle was state senator, to Tampa where they both,
worked tirelessly, and Cracker Country at the state fair bears both their
names. They were champions of Hardee County in more ways than we have
time to recount..
They were part of what Tom Brokaw% calls the "greatest generation."
They made personal sacrifices, and patriotism was' more than just a word.
You might wonder about-the source of such extraordinary deotion.
They were committed Christians. The love of God flowed through them
and graced others. The\ served ourichurch and denomination for more than
50 years.'and ser% ed the) did. They worked in many capacities. They lived
what Jesus taught about humility and ser% ice. They, were might) prayer
warriors. I miss knowing that I was in their prayers. I miss hearing them
pray in Sunday School and church. I. have no doubt each heard, "Well done,
good and faithful servant." '
Mildred and Do\le were unique people in that, by any measure, the\
were powerful people. yet they did not distance themselIes from us ordi-
nary folks.
When I think of Doyle, I recall his smile, He had a great smile. He was
a positive, encouraging, supportive person %ho looked for the best in oth-
ers. As,a rule, people didn't want to disappoint him. They showedctheir best
side and gave their best efforts around him. It was a constant concern to his
family that he frequently picked up hitch hikers. I imagine he'd offer 'a
stranger a smile and a ride, and try to do some good without any thought of
coming to harm. Doyle \was a powerful man %who loved people and had a
great smile .
When I think of Mildred I recall a warm, gracious lad', and I picture
her hands. I have clear recollections of her hands serving meals or washing
.dishes at countless dinners after funerals. Her hands tended to needs and
comforted. On other occasions she greeted people and made them feel wel-
come and special. Her hands wrote notes, made calls, and carried food. Her
'touch was an encouragement a gift of herself. She was forever attentive
to the comfort and ease of others. She sent many a bride down the aisle with
.a last minute adjustment and a prayer. Mildred performed good, kind, lov-
ing deeds with her hands. ,
Mildred and Doyle 'made immeasurable contributions to our county in
the form of philanthropic and charitable gifts, by being examples of persons
of character and faith, and. by being unique individuals who brought out the
best in those they lovingly 'served.
I cannot tell you how many times Mildred urged our Sunday School
class into some benevolent action by saying, "No one can do everything,
but everyone can do something." Mildred and Doyle did a lot ,of some-
things.
They could have lived anywhere, but chose Wauchula and Hardee
County, and we continue to be blessed by their choice.
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"the look" that could change a per-
son's attitude or behavior without
her having to say anything. Terrell
mentioned Roger J4udpn, Lamar
Knight, Ronnie and Duck Smith,
and the Hanchey boys were partly
influenced growing up by the
church and Carlton values. ,
Doyle was a compassionate man
and his office was a "help center"
for the community. "You knew
where Doyle and Mildred stood.
They truly loved their family
,church and' community."
Terrell said the word "class" in
the dictionary could be defined by
the Carlton couple.
Marcus Shackelford said some of
the couple's favorite people were in
attendance amidst a' beautiful set-
ting.
He said Doyle Jr. loved practical
jokes and one of his favorite words
was "stewardship." Doyle believed
people were stewards, not owners.
"DoI le and Mildred were a bless-
ing to so many people. At Doyle's
funeral were some beautiful red
roses with the note: "From someone
you helped." Shackelford said
10,000 pr 15,000 could have writ-
ten that note
"They never made a show of
doing good."
Shackelford said in 1904 Brown
Magazine had a contest for the best
definition of success. The winner
was .a "person who lives well,
laughs often andloves much." That
described the couple, he said.
"Doyle and Mildred could have
lived anywhere in the world, and
aren't a e glad they lived here," said
Shackelford. .
Do) le Carlton II,, speaking on
behalf of his sisters and the large
extended Carlton family, said the
family was "honored and thrilled"
by the dinner and tribute. "It-was a
powerful e ening. Mother and


Chamber President Terry Atchley (left) and speakers Marcus
Johnny Terrell.


Daddy would have been proud.
How blessed we are to live in
Hardee-County. Mother and Daddy
always said Hardee Counti was a
"great place to raise a family."
Doyle III said Hardee County is a
great place "because of the citizens"
who are here tonight and those who
are not here. '
"eOur parents Io' ed, honored and
adored this count." ,
Gordon Norris, chairman of the
Hardee Board of County commis-
sioners, read a resolution passed in
2004 naming the 70 .acres "The
,,Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton Jr.
Complex" that encompasses the
Agri-Civic Center, fairgrounds,
SHardee Park, swimming pool, soft-
ball fields, racquetball court and
cattlemen's Arena., Mike Prescott


HARDEE COUNTY
RESOLUTION 04-17
A RESOLUTION NAMING. THE 70 ACRES ENCOMPASSING THE CIVIC
CENTER. FAIRGROUNDS. HARDEE PARK. SWIMMING POOL, SOFTBALL
:, FIELDS RACQLETB.ALL COURTS AND THE CATTLEMEN'S ARENA THE
MILDRED II. .ND DOLE E. C4RLTOH, JR. COMPLEX IN HONOR OF
THEIR CO\'7RIBITIONS TO THE COUNT-, AND FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF
THE BEEFINDISTR) IN H.4RDEE COUNTY
Whereas, Midaid'W ,andooyfe E Carlton, Jr were dong time residents of!Hardee County, as weiTas
,ong i me m ersn iupportre oriefth(i .arte Count' (Cartmen' nation; and -
Whereas, the Hardee County Cattuemen's Association desires to perpetuate the memory of9MidredW
and (Doyf 9E. Carlton, Jr. in an exfpcit exTression of appreciation for their support and contribution to
aitnities ofthe beef atti injistry irl Kadee rCounry, aid ,
Whereas, 9MiIdredW andiDoyo (E.-Carlson, Jr. were avidsupporters oftae 6eefcatte industry, not
onty in 3{dree County, 6ut so in te State of Foria" and
Whereas, dtit dred W and (Doyfe S 'Cartton, Jr, were known for numerous donations to 6oth
individuals and special projects within the community; and
Whereas, MiaredW. and'Doyte Cardton, Jr. were enthusiastic anddevotedsupporters ofcountress
nommunirn' an.pectiet Cents" and
Whereas, the iBoardof County Commissioners desire to ackpoweadge this recognition by including the
entire seventy (70) acres donated6y MilfdredW. andeDoyre E. Carton, yr. in juy of 1974, which includes the
Civic Center, sofi6aflfieds, fairgrounds, racquetbafd courts, Cattlemen's Arena, fardfee Park and the
swimmingpool and
ii terai ir ai'e Caunrv i as een afiardedthe oppvrrumni for an enr.yabste quality of 'f atmosphere
:.hat F .promotes the iat i i arv and uetfare- ofr'aif cens in part, a'e to their constant and steadfast
.arentirn re., andriniol.tement in, commumnry. eduiationatand rereartonal needs and
S iit rer,'s, their car. conceand'i ounte.r r, su and u'i ibe, iong rnemlem're'and tohnorred rb alof '
the citizens of irdee County.
S ow, Thee.faie .-e It ,esoved, y th, gardee County.(Board of County Commissioners that the
preperTrari, enba'a6d,'qe ieret' nrmedt .
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(Done this '8's day of Marc4 2O04, b6ythelfardee County (Board of County Commissioners.


Attest:


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Board of County Commissioners
Hardee County

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Chairman


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expressed during the Coss of the man that we
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2005-2006 Hardee Boys Basketball


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcat hoop squad
won't have much growl early on.
A good majority of.the expected
varsity squad are still on the foot-
ball field. .
"I -don't know when I'll have
them. I hope they go all the way to
state,.When they're, done with foot-
ball, they can all come in and try
out," said Wildcat head. coach
Vance Dickey.
He will be assisted this season
by Barry White and Travig Bone.
Rod Smith and Lee Thomas' will
direct the junior varsity when they
come over from football.
.Meanwhile, Vance has a lot,of
new faces." temporarilN melded
into one team. There ma\ not be,a
JV team until after football, said
Vance.


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Presently, he has only two
returnees on the team, senior
Robbie Jones and sophomore
Arnold Louis, who are expected to
anchor the team until they get more
help.
Football players who were on the
hoop scene last season include
senior Thelinor "Lino" Jena,
juniors Reggie Grizzard, Jermaine
King, Weston Palmer and Chris
Rich, and sophomores Terry
Redden,, Mark St. 'Fort and Olnel
Vigile.
Hardee is in a tough Class 4A-
District 10 this year with Avon
Park, Sarasota Booker,- Braden
River, DeSoto, Palmetto and
Sebring., Last ear Hardee was in
Class 3A, won the District, 10-
championship and lost in, the
Region 3 quarterfinals to District,
9's Tampa Jesuit.


The Cats have some early district,
contests, facing? Braden River at.
Bradenton Nov. 29 to open the sea-'
son and hosting Booker on Dec. 2.
Other district encounters are sched-
uled after the Christmas holidays,
which will include a three-day tour-
nament at Manatee High. The sec-
ond season starts with a Jan. 3 trip
to Sebring.


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A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
And you, Solomon, my son, get
to know well your father's God;
serve Him with a whole heart
and eager mind, for God exam-
ines every heart and sees
through every motive. If you
seek Him, He'll make sure you
find Him; but if you abandon
Him, He'll leave you for good.
I Chronicles 28: 9-10 (ME)
FRIDAY
In this confidence, let us hold on
to the hope that we profess,
without the slightest hesitation
for He that promises is utterly
dependable and let us think
of one another and how we can
encourage one another to love
and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 23 (PME)
SATURDAY
Know therefore that the Lord
your God is God! He is the faith-
ful God, keeping g His covenant
of love to a thousand genera-
tions of those who love Him and
keep His commandments.
Deuteronomy 7: 9 (NIV)
SUNDAY
And He (Jesus) awoke, and
rebuked the wind, and said to
the sea, "Peace; Be Still!" And
the wind ceased, and there was
a great calm. He said to them,
"Why are you afraid? Have you
no faith?"
Mark 4: 39-40 (RSV)
MONDAY
Lord, Your Word is everlasting; it
continues forever in Heaven.
Your loyalty will go on and on;
You made the earth, and it still
stands. All things continue to
this day because of Your laws,
because all things serve You.
Psalm 119: 89-91 (NCV)
TUESDAY
Do not fear those who kill the
body, but cannot kill the soul.
Fear Him, rather, who is able to
destroy both soul. and body in
Hell.
Matthew 10: 28-29 (NEB)
WEDNESDAY
May people all over the earth
know that the'Lord is 'God, and
there is no other god at all. 0,
My people, may you li e, good
*and perfect lives before the
Lord our God.


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North Lakeland 1090 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. / Auburndale 2146 U.S. Hwy. 92 W. / North Winter Haven 2075 8th St. N.W. / South Winter Haven 5540 Cypress Gardens Blvd. / Haines City ioo6 Old Polk City Rd.
Bartow 105 E. Van Fleet Dr. / Lake Wales 237 S.R. 60 W. / North Sebring 6to5 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring 3863 U.S. 27 S. / Okeechobee 2105 South Parrott Ave. / Arcadia 1415 E. Oak Street (Hwy. 70) / Poinciana 911 Towne Center Dr.


FARM CITY WEEK
This is Farm City Week, which is a time to highlight the relationship
between farmer/rancher and city people. We need to be more knowledge-
able and gain greater respect for each other's way of life. In the growing
world agriculture market, we each need to recognize the importance each
group has to the other.
American citizens rely on American agriculture to provide them with a
safe and abundant supply of food. We in the agriculture industry have
always been able to do so. However, with increasing world competition for
the American food dollar, American farms and ranchers are being pressured
to provide their products cheaper to compete with foreign products. Many
of these products are grown in countries with cheap labor, which we cannot
compete with, and with little or no restrictions on their use of chemicals.
The American consumer needs, whenever possible, to buy American
grown beef and agricultural products. This helps keep American agriculture
in business to help ensure the safe, affordable and abundant supply of food.
We are all partners: farmers and ranchers, researchers, processors, bro-
kers, truckers and shippers, advertisers, wholesalers, and retailers. The ben-'
efits to society are an abundance and variety of food as well as products
used to make clothing, housing, medicine and countless other items used
daily.
The key is the interdependence among those who produce the products
and those ,who consume the products.
These vital farm-city partnerships with rural and urban communi-
ties working together have made the most of our rich agricultural
resources, and they continue to contribute to our health and well-being and
to the strength of our economy.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO: 252005CP000135
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:
REBA N. McCOY, also known as
REBA NELL McCOY, deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of,
REBA N. McCOY, also known as REBA
NELL McCOY, deceased, whose date ot
death was July 28, 2005, and whose social
security number is 259-56-1449, 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 Personal
Representative's Attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent, and other
S persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate, including
unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this notice has
been served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 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 NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING. THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
- CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS (2) OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this'
Notice is November 24, 2005.

Personal Representative:
CLARA ANN WYCKOFF
1838 Kazen Road
Wauchula, FL 33873

Attorney for Personal Representative:
i John W. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, P.A.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
Telephone: (863) 773-3241
Telecopier: (863) 773-0910
Florida Bar Number: 0650137
11:24,12:1c
T IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
; CASE NO. 25-2002-CA-000791
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUC-.
'CESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS
FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.,
SUCtESSOR BY MERGER TO
CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORP.
Plaintiff,
V.

LARRY G. BAILEY, JR.; ,
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARRY G..
BAILEY, JR.; DANIELLE E. STADIE;.
,__ UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
DANIELLE E. STADIE; and all
unknown parties claiming by,
through, under or against the herein
named Defendants, who are not
known to be dead or alive, whether
said unknown parties claim as heirs,
devisees, grantees, assignees,
lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses,
or other claimants; TENANT #1
and/or TENANT #2, the parties
intended to account for the person
or persons in possession; SAFE-
GUARD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE
S'Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to the Final Judement of.
Foreclosure dated October 31. 2005
in this cause, I will sell the property
situated in HARDEE County, Florida,
described as:
Lot 25, BLOCK "I", CHARLIE
S CREEK MOBILE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 37, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETH-
ER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1992
FLEETCRAFT CORP., DOU-
BLE WIDE MOBILE HOME ID
#GAFLN34A15222SH, TITLE
#63708799 AND ID
#GAFLN34B15222SH, TITLE
S#63708800.
a/k/a 1260 Mockingbird Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, at public sale, to
Sthe highest and best bidder, for cash,
at the North Steps of the Hardee
SCounty Courthouse, 417 W. Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00
o'clock a.m., on December 7, 2005.

DATED at Wauchula, Florida this 31
day of October, 2005.


B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of the Circuit Court


S: 'SEA L)


By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk


In, accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the
Personnel Department of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court at 417 West Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873,
Phone (863) 773-2161, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the proceed-
ings. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771 or Voice (V) 1-800-955-
8770 via Florida Relay Service.
11'24.12:1c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO: 252005CP000138
IN RE: The Estate Of:
Robert T. Turner, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Robert T. Turner, deceased, File Number
252005CP000138, is pending in the
Probate Court, HARDEE County,
'* rida, the address of which is CLERK
~ THE CIRCUIT COURT, HARDEE
UOUNTY-PROBATE DIVISION, P.O.
BOX 1729, WAUCHULA, FL 33873.
The names and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent, and other
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice has been served must
file their claims with this court, WITHIN
THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS (3)
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
THIRTY DAYS (30) AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM. ,

All other creditors of the decedent, and
other persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS (3) AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.

ALI, CLAIMS, NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO YEARS (2) OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this
notice is November 24, 2005.

*Jose A. LeGrand-Personal
Representative:
655 N. Wymore Road
Winter Park, FL 32789-1715

Julie W. Kronhaus, Attorney For
Personal Representative
2471 Aloma Avenue, Suite 101
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-645-5477
Florida Bar Number: 0994243 11:24,12:1c

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Wauchula To Set $6,500 Impact Fees


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula is planning a whop-
ping increase in impact fees.
Currently about $800, the impact
fees would increase to about $6,500
so new homeowners and businesses
will help pay for increased demand
for services.
City Manager Rick Giroux asked
the city commission to set a work-
shop. "Wauchula's is the lowest in
the region and doesn't begin to pay
for capital improvements," said
Giroux, who proposed $4,000 for
wastewater, $1,500 for water, and
about $500 each on electric and
roads. "The lion's share will go on
wastewater expansion," he said.
Giroux clarified the difference in
impact and tap fees. Tap fees pay
for connection to the city's lines.
"It's the homeowner's responsibili-
ty to run a line from the house to
the city line," he commented.
Impact fees cannot be used for
operational expenses, only capital
improvements, he explained in
response to a request to consider
impact fees for the police depart-
ment also.
Giroux said he is waiting for an
impact fee study on the ranges in
the surrounding areas before setting
a workshop but expected to have it
before the Christmas holidays.
Commissioner Amy McClellan
advised caution is setting the fees.
"It's part of what attracts builders
here, that we don't have tremen-
dous fees. What we offer here is
more economically attractive," she
said, noting the airport hangars are
full because of lower prices here
than other airports.

In other action, the commission:
-approved on final reading,
with no public input, an ordinance
amending the 2005-06 budget
because of cash carryovers from
projects in last year's budget and
not finished as yet because of delay
from last year's hurricanes.
-approved first reading of an
ordinance changing the zoning of
the city's 10-acre parcel along the
new U. S. 17 northbound lanes
from Farm-Residential to CR-
Highway Commercial/Light
Industrial to be compatible with
adjacent properties.
-approved first reading of an
ordinance creating a five-mile,
extension from the city boundaries,
called a City of Wauchula Reserve
Area, where the city will have first
option to provide sewage or water
to residents and businesses.
Giroux emphasized that it would


2005
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS
Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers. Room 102
Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street. Wauchula. Florida
unless otherwise noted

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular meetings every other Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF December 08'" Regular meeting
Thursday, December 08th BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m.
Thursday, December 08th 9:00 a.m. Public Hearing Zoning Agenda No. 05-28
Thursday, December. 08th 9:30 a.m. Public Hearing Ordinance 06-01 -
Amending Ordinance 95-02; Rabies.Vaccinations
Friday, December 16th No Planning Session Scheduled
Friday, December 23drd & Monday, December 26th County Offices Closed -
Christmas Holidays
December 1V & 2d Legislative Conference in Martin County

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD at 8:45 a.m.
MONTH OF December No meeting scheduled
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY "INDEPENDENT BOARD"
Meets third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF December No meeting scheduled '
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at
6:00 p.m.
MONTH OF December 01"s

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
Meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room
202, 412 W. Orange St.
MONTH OF December 12th
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Meets first M6nday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Public Works Deoartment
Conference Room, 205 Hanchev Road
'MONTH OF December 05h
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Meetings called as needed at Library in Annex II
MONTH OF December- No meeting.scheduled.
HOUSING AUTHORITY'
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at 701 LaPlaya Drive. Wauchula
MONTH OF December 13..

HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
Meetings called as needed
MONTH OF December No meeting scheduled.

HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD
Meetings held at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room. Room 202 412 W. Orange St.
MONTH OF December 27'

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA)
meets second Tuesday-at 9:00 a.m.
MONTH OF December 13"'
'HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF December No meeting scheduled.
MINING AD HOC MEETING
Usually meet fourth Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
MONTH OF December- 07"h (Due to the holidays)

LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Public Works
Department Conference Room, 205 Hanchey Road
MONTH OF December-07 1'

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes,286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person
decides to appeal'any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings,
and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the'
proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. ,
Clifton N. "Nick" Timmerman, Chairman 11:24


not infringe on either Bowling
Green or Zolfo Springs current ser-
vice areas, nor where the county
has wastewater facilities (Vandolah
and Wauchula Hills). "It protects
the city's options because of major
projects which will need service
which the city can provide and rev-
enue to repay the wastewater
expansion loan," he said.
-approved a resolution
approved a one-year contract with
the state Department of Corrections
for a 10-man work crew to work
five days a week on public works
such as mowing and relieve city
crews.
-retroactively approved a reso-
lution setting up the city's legisla-
tive packet for the annual meeting
with Rep. Baxter Troutman and
Sen. J.D. Alexander. The listed pro-
jects are about $30 million for
appropriations for expansion of the
wastewater and water treatment
plants, rehabilitation of the city's
"antiquated and obsolete electric
substation," a community town
center complex, emergency
response equipment and a city
industrial park.
The resolution also urges the leg-
islature to support creation of a
Hurricane Recovery Trust Fund
and "distribute more regional
domestic security task force funds
to inland cities hit hard by hurri-
canes in 2004.
-approved a resolution leasing
the Little League and Farr Field
properties off South Florida Avenue
to the newly formed Hardee
County.Youth Sports Inc. (formerly
Hardee County Little League).
- -approved the low bids of Cross
Environmental Services for demo-
lition of four houses under the
Community Development Block
Grant's (CDBG) HOME AGAIN
funding.
-approved a $9,000 CDBG
change order for construction of a
home which had been approved in
August and delayed during demoli-
tion bids. Hurricanes Katrina and
Wilma have drastically increased
costs of building materials, said the
builder.
-agreed to look into a complaint
that the Forest Glade housing pro-
ject was being used "for families
since it was bought out by
Hallmark. The original developer
specified that it was to be used for
senior and disabled residents only,
-with adjacent River Chase for fam-
ilies.
-heard Giroux explain upcom-
ing plans for an extension of the,
property maintenance code, unified
Land Development Code, a mural,
ordinance, per diem and mileage
cost of living increases, an adjust-
ment in solid waste rates allowing
for an automatic annual increase.:
These may all .be discussed during
workshops on the wastewater plant
and impact fees.
-learned Christmas decorations
may not be placed on some south-
bound U. S. 17 poles because of
construction. "We should have
everything nice by this time next


year," said Public Works
Superintendent Ray McClellan.
-learned that the city will not
return to picking up garbage in
alleyways. Residents now have to
place their cans curbside.
-learned that Patricia Steed is
the new director of Central Florida
Regional Planning Council.
Liaison Clarence Bolin said there
are several DRIs (Development of
Regional Impact) which could
affect Hardee County. One is at
Four Corners and another one is for
17,000 homes of SR 31. "That's
almost another Hardee County,"
said Bolin.
-discussed code enforcement
fines and when a dilapidated home
can be removed. Attorney Cliff
Ables said other liens may override
those of the city and the city cannot
foreclose on a homestead.
However, if it is public safety haz-
ard, there could be a way to do it,


but the property owner has to be
given every right to exercise his
options.
McClellan, who brought up the
issue, also asked about travel trail-
ers which stay in yards after thle 60-
day limit. Olivia Minshew said
three are coming before the
Planning and Zoning Board this
month. "I know -construction is
slow, but these areN'T doing any-
thing at all," said McClellan.
-was advised that Carol
Hancock, Sonya Peavy and Linda
See had beeri added to the Historic
Preservation Board, bringing it up
to full membership.
-learned progress is being made
at Peace River Park. The trails and
scenic overlook are cleared.
McClellan said as soon as the river
was lower, he would go down to
see where was the best place to put
the fishing pier. It may be ready for
public opening by late January.


Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


When you give thanks as the family is gathered about the dinner table,
don't forget to thank God for.directing the seasonal hurricanes away from
us.

Last week I told you some of what we enjoyed and endured as we trav-
eled to Salt Lake City for Xango 3rd anniversary convention. This week,
I'll conclude.

We listened to speakers, both corporate and guests. Senator Orrin
Hatch (R-UT) was one of our speakers. He is a member of the DHSEA, a
group who protects the rights of natural food supplements. It is good for a
company like ours to have somebody of Sen. Hatch's influence speaking up
for us. Robin Sharma, a world renowned author/motivational speaker was'
another guest. After lunch, names of people who had purchased a certain
'tool' were pulled and wonderful prizes were given, including a 2006 Ford
Mustang GT. Linda and I didn't stay for that because I hadn't made a select-
ed purchase. It is easier to get out before all 6,500 start to leave.
One day, in the afternoon, we had breakout sessions by distributors,
which were very well attended. As a matter of fact, one I wanted to hear,
especially since I have heard him often before, was so crowded we had to.
leave. The one we did get to in that place was very good. a speaker from
Trinidad was included and both he and Glenna did an excellent presenta-
tion. After the daylong presentation was over on Sunday all of our group
who were flying or driving out on Monday were invited by three of our
upline to a dinner, with their compliments. That was enjoyable because our
number was smaller, more intimate and the camaraderie was great. The
only difficult part was when it was over and we headed back to the hotel, it
was after one in the morning our time.
We rose early Monday morning to catch our flight. The flight was
uneventful. I waited outside the baggage area when we arrived at Tampa for
Linda to get the'car. I became very concerned when she was gone for over
an hour. We both are small-town people and anything could have happened.
Eventuhially a. young black woman came up to' me, identified herself, and
toId me Linda had a flat tire. she told me rio to worry. She was going to
take me to her which she promptly did. We landed at 5 and finally exited
the airport around 8.
We arrived home with no further incidents, and we are ready to go the
next convention. It is great to go away, especially in such good company,
but it is always good to get home. Even my cat Jewely was glad to see me,
and she doesn't really express herself very often. I could tell though, she:
curled up beside me as soon as I climbed in bed.

Be good, take care, and be happy. Remember God loves all His crea-
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SFC Raul Rodriguez relaxes in a chair in a moment of down time. His rifle can be seen mounted Sgt. Eric Peavy, Sgt. Wayne Turner and Sgt. Jason Johnson stand together (from left) before they
in the background. are off to train.

Hardee Countians .
Hatdee, ,o '.'0.- ,


Deployed To Iraq


By BRETT JARNAGIN
For The Herald-Advocate
Several members of Avon Park's
: Bravo Battery of the Army
National Guard who live in Hardee
County will be shipping out to Iraq
: in a few days.
On Aug. 16, about 150 soldiers
from Hardee, Highlands and
DeSoto counties were sent to Fort
Dix in New Jersey for three months
of training. From there, they were
sent overseas to Kuwait on Nov. 7.
In just a few days, these soldiers
will be sent directly to Iraq, and it
will be about a year before they
will be able to come home.
These soldiers are being
.deployed with the 651st Military
police Comp. Tradehng \ %ith chemr
will be SFC Odillo Pena.
SAnother of the soldiers being sent
.overseas is Sgt. Simon Olvera, He
"leaves behind his immediate family
and his job working at the National
Guard Armory.
Sgt. Miguel Santoyo is another,
who will be leaving his children,
Jesse, Layla, Austin and Dorisa, in
the care of their mother, Tara Bates.
Spc. John McBride will also be
sent ot Iraq. He leaves his wife,
Zita McBride, and their three chil-
dren, Alexis, Elizabeth and John Jr.
"It is going to be a little hard for us.
This is his first time being sent out.
He calls whenever he gets the
chance, and I get to hear his voice
almost every day. I will be keeping
him in my prayers," said Zita
McBride.


Sgt. Eric Peavy's wife, Sophia,
will be waiting for him to return in
a year's time.
Sgt. Wayne Turner.will be leav-
ing his wife, Kristina Pollitt, and
children Kyleigh, Brooke, and
Cassidy.
Sgt. Jason Johnson is another sol-
dier. He will be leaving behind his
girlfriend, Jessica Herrera.
SFC Raul Rodriguez leaves
behind his wife, Gloria, and their
three children, Linda, Dina and
Rocky.
PFC Mark Cole leaves his wife,
Laura, with children Danielle and
Harley.
These soldiers will be greatly
missed and they will be.kept in the
prayers of the residents of Hardee
County.


COURTESY PHOTOS
The 651st Military Police Co. 2nd Platoon, also known as the Swamp Rats, stand flanked by two Hummers.


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We meet people everyday who speak to us about the emotional stress they
continue to experience due to the hurricanes over the past 15 months. It is not
unusual to hear complaints of:


FEAR
FATIGUE
DEPRESSION
IRRITABILITY
MEMORY PROBLEMS
EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS
POOR ATTENTION / CONCENTRATION
DIFFICULTY MAKING DteCISIONS
FEELING OVERWHELMED
SLEEP DISTURBANCE
ISOLATING
NIGHTMARES
HEADACHES
ANXIETY
GUILT


Please join the professional staff of daybreak for an informative and supportive
talk on post-hurricane stress. Refreshments will be provided. Please call for more
information or to reserve a seat...


Sgt. Miguel Santoyo hugs his son, Jesse, before he departs from
Arcadia to Fort Dix on Aug. 15.


GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS
----- Stop by and see why so many neighbors,
from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in
he top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida
I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor
11 years running and been a member of
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Schedule Of Weekly Services-


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

"eadiiei Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning....................10:00 a.m.
Sunday Es ending ..6:00 pinm.
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.
*uniay Worship 8:00 a.m.
,Sun. Eve. Worship lst& 3rd ...............
.4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study. 600 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 KMens Praver .. 6 00 a m
Thurs Ladies Bible Study .5 30 p m

CHURCH OF GOD
"Hwy 17 and Ralliff Rd. 375-22311
L t:375-3100 '
Sunday School .- 10.O0 a.m-
Morning \,ors ip II 00 a.m,
S E.ing \WorThip 6 30p.m.-
Wednesday 7:30 p.m..

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Main & W. Central.
I Sdiday ANM Worship 10 0 a m
S Sunday Eening ..600p'm
Wed. Prayer Meeting .7 00 p m

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday. School. .. 9 45 a m
Morning Worship ... 11.00 am
Disciples Train & Choirs 5 30 p m
S Evening Worship 6:30 p.m
vWedneday Prater 7"(0 p m

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

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH .
( Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
S.nda., School 9:45 a.m.
Morning \Worihip ..............1...:00a,rnm
Youth Fellowship.................. .5:00p.m.
Evening Worship ....................:00"p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ...................7:00 p.m.;

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
n Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School. ..... 9 45 a.m.
SMornng Worship ... 11 00 a m.
Sunday Evening .... 00 pm
Wednesday) Prayer ... .7 00 p.m
HOLY CHILD
i SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
4isa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00.p.m.

?" IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 DLviana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionl 100 p.m.
M lartes Estudio Biblico ..." 7.00 p m
Miercoles Estudior'Jumenil .. 7.00 p.m.
Jueses Serv De Predicacion 7 00 p m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School........ 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..... I 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .... .....' .7:00 p m
Wednesday Prayer .............7:00 p m

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
'BAPTIST CHURCH
S 607 Palmetto St.
Church School ... 9.30 a m
Morning Seri ice II 00 a m.
Evenngl Service .... .'. 7:00 p t
Wed Bible Slud,/Prayer Ser. .7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p.m.

NMT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Ml. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School. 9 45 a m
Morning Worship. 11 00 a m
Disciples Training .............:.:5-00 p.m.
Evening'Worship ... 7:00.p m.
i Wednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p m

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
Sn ,hoE. Bro,,ard St. i
i Sunday School ....10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service .6...... 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 ............5:00 p:m.
Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 pnm:

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

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

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 .
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Ser ice 1-00 a.m -
-, Sunday. Night \Horihip 6 00 p.m.
SWednesday Prayer Time.. .7 00 pm
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH .
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sund.iv School 10 00 a m
Morning Worship II 00 am
Disciples Training 00 p.m
i' Evening Wdrsh.p 6 30 p'm
S Wednesday Pray r 7:00 p m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH -
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship"..,:.........11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Piayer 7"00 pm''

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH .
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School. 10 00 a m
Morning Worship II 00 a m
1. Evening Worship 6 00 p m
S\ednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p m


WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School .... ... ...... 10:00a.m.,
S Evening Service .......... 5:00 p.m
Tuesday Service 7 00 p.m
Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.ni.
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service ... .10:00 a.m.
Sunday E ending Worship .. 11:00 a.m.
Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m
Saturday Prayer. 7-00 p m.
CHARLIE CREEK '
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ... ....10.00 a.m
SMorning Worship ...11.00a.m.
Evening Worship ... .7.00 p m.
\Ved Evening Worship ....7:00 p.m.
S CHURCH OF CHRIST
S 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. '
S : 773-9678
Bible Study ..... .... 10:00 a.m
Wors-up Secv ice ... 11:00 a.m
Wednesday .. ........7:00 pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
S" ',Sunday Morning Worship ......9:30 a.m.
j Sunday Bible Class .............1. 11-30a m
Sunday Evening Worship.........6:00 p.m.,
Wed. Night Bible Class............7:00 p0.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month .4:00 p.m.
'CHURCH OF GOD .'
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH Oi GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
S' vOF LAiER-DAY SAINTS
; 630 Hanchey'Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting 9-00 a m
Sunday) School .10 00 a.m
Priesthood I I.00 a.m
S COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE .
903 Summit St. 735-8681, .
S Sunday School 10:00 .m
' Sunda Morning ... 11:00 a m '
Sunday Night ......6 00 p.rp.
Wednesday Night. ... 7.30 p.nr.
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470;
... Sunday School 10:00 a.m
Morning Sersice .. 11"30 am -
Evening Service ... 7 30 p.m.n"f
Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath.....7:30 p.m:
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7:30 p.m.


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.
Morping Service................11...1l:00a.m.
Evening Worship ... .5-00p.m
Thursday Service .................7..7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OFGOD
701N. 7th Ave 773-3800 :
.Praise & Worship ..... .. .10:30 a.mi
Evening Ser ice 5 00 p m
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p0m.
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
MUSION BAUTISTA
713 E. BaySt. 7734722 -
Escuela Dommical.. .. 9.45 am ':
Servicio de Adoracion I1-00 am
Predicacion .. I1130 am
Esmdio Biblie, Miercoles .. 7 30 am
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 '
Sunday School ...... .. ..9:30 am
: Worship Service .... 1045am
o 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 WV. Palmetto St.
Sunday School ...10:00am ,
Morning Service .. 00 a. m,-
Evening Worship.. .. .....6-00 p m
Wednesday Prayer .. 7-00 p m
FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
S- 773-6556
Sunday School..... ......... 9:30 am.
Morning Service.......... I11'00 a.m. :
Evening Worship ..........6 00 p m.
;Tues. 'Youth Ministry MNleeting/
Bible Stud ...... .. ........6:00 p.m.
'Wed Prayer/Bible Study .... 7 00 p.m
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship ... .. .9:00 am
Sunday School .... 9 45 a m.
Tradtional Worship. .. 11 00am
Evening Service.... 5-00 p m
Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
1397 South Florida Avenue -773-9386.;
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a m.
Evening Worship ........ .......6:00 p m.
Tuesday Youth Service ......7:00 p m.
Wednesday Family Ministries. 7-00 p.m.

THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service...... ..... 1000 am.
Evening Worship ........... .6:00 p m.
Wednesday Service .... 7:00 p.m.
HEARTLAND -
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts .............. 9-00 a m.
Sunday School ...................... ..9-30 a m.,
W orship ..... ................ ... ...10:30 a.m .
Wed Night Dinner. .................6:00 p m
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.,

IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL, M.I.
903 E. Summit SL (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz .
M artes...... ......... ........7:30 9:00 p.nt
Viernes.... ............ 7:30 9:00 p.m.
Domingo ..........11.00 a.m. I-00 p m.

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenlon Road
767-1010 .
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning....... ..10:00 a m
'-Tuesday Evening ... 7 30 p.m
Thursday Evening. .. ... 7 30 pm
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening........ .....4 00 p.m
Monday Evening ............. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening........ 7.30 p.m
LAKE DALE BAPrIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 i
Sunday School ... .........9:45 am
SMorning Serice....... ..... 00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......... 6"00 p.m.
Wed esday Prayer.. .........7.00 p.m
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
S 1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School ......... ..9.45 a m. -
Morning Service II 00am ..-
Church Training 5 15 pm
Evening Worship 630pm
Wednesday Prayer ... 7 00 p.m


WAUCHULA

NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ............11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
Allen Christianf Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri: Bible Study .........7:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th AMe. -773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 -00 a m
Discipleship Training 6 00 pm
Evening Worship .. .7 00 p m
Wednesday Supper .. 5 30) p.m.
Wednesday Prayer............645 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 ................ O6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service........................ 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday 5 00 p rM

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
; BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service...................... 11:00 a.m.
Wed. Evening Prayer .........7:00 p.m. -

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 7!73-3344
Radio Program WZZS SundaysQ 00 a.m.
Sunday School 10 00 a.m..
Morning Worsitup II 00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6 ( p m
' \ednesday Prayer 700 p m

SOUL HAR\ EST MINISTRY
1337 H%). 17 South, %Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00a.m.
Morning Worship II 00 a m.
Evening Service 600 p m.
Wednesday Service 7 00 p m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
204 N. 91h .ie. 773-6418
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Da s ... .....
ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089'
Saturday Mass (Engish', 5 00 p.m.
iSpanishi 7 30 p.m.
Sunday (English) 9 00 a.m.
(Spanish) 10 30 a m
S.(Creole) I 00 p m
Daily Mass in Englij ..(.......839 rt .

SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927.
Sabbath School .. ...... ...9 30 a m.
Morning Worship .... 11-00 am
Tues. Prayer Meeting ... 7 00 p m.
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH'
505 S. 10th Ae. 773-4368
Sunday School ...... 9:45 a m.
Morning Worship ....'.... 1100am. .
Evening Worship .......... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..... 7 00 p m

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road .
773-2946
.Sunday Morninmg Worship. 10 30 a.m:
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. "
SSunday School .. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship '. ...'. 11:30 am.
Evening Worship ,. ,....... .7:00 p.m.
STues. Bible Sidy & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service .. 7:00 p.m.

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

S,:, -WAUCHULA HILLS
f BAPTIST CHURCH
615:Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday School .. ... ..... .,9:45 .a'..
Morning Worship ...-.. 11:00 a m
SChurch Training. L ,6.00pm
Evening Worship ......... 7 00 p m
Wednesday Prayer '..-. 7 00 p m

WAALiCHULA HILLS H\RVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson. r'
Sunday:School ... ..... 10:06a:m.
Church ..'.. .. ..... 10:00a.m.
Youth Service.- ... .... : ... 6:QOp~m.
SEvening Service. .. ......... .7:00.p.m.
Wednesday Serice ..'":.....7 ?30p .m


WAUCHULA HILLS '
S ,' SPANISHCHURCH OF GOD
:." 1000 Stansmfield Rd. a
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Evemng Worship :... ..... .7:30p.m.
Tuesday Prayer .......... .7:30p.m.
Thursday Worship ...... .. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship .;...,....7:30p.m.
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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 Childcare 735-8586
Morning Worship '. .... ... 10:00 a.m.
Children's Church. ....... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ... .... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ......... 7:00 p.m.

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

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

EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS
S 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 & Suvanee 735-0114
Bible Study....... .. .. 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service ..... ..... 11:00 a.m.
GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hv). I, -494-5456' H
Sunday School .. 10:00 a.m.
NMIming \\or-hp .. 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..... .... 7:00 p.m.

NIARANAT-L BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday. Scho.il .. .., l 0 00 a m
Worship .. 11:00 a.m.
Evening ........ 6:00 p.m.
Wed Bible & Prayer Meet.... .7:00 p.m.

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer'Park
S'2nd Sunday ...... .10:30a.m.
Evening Service ... .... .. 6:;30 p.m.
5th Sunday...... .......6:00 p.m.


ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

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

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

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

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











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November 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


Lady Cats Scare Frostproof


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee girls basketball team
challenged Frostproof last week
before losing 38-35 in the final sec-
onds.
That was one of two losses for
the Lady Cats, who are gradually
gelling as a team. However, their
game on Monday, Nov. 21 against
-Evangel Christian was cancelled
and the girls will be off until after
the Thanksgiving holidays. Play
resumes on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at
Braden River, one of six Class 4A
District 10 opponents.
Also in District 10 are Avon
Park, Sarasota Booker, DeSoto,
Palmetto and Sebring.
Hardee plays at Booker on Dec. 2
and hosts Avon Park on Dec. 6.
Against Frostproof at home last
Tuesday, there were three ties in the
first quarter, which ended 7-6 in
Hardee's favor. Senior Kim
Cummins opened the quarter with a
steal and shot. The Lady Bulldogs
countered with' a shot by senior
Richelle Williamson. Junior Chris-
tina Jena notched a pair of free


throws to re-tie the game at 4-4.
Another Cummins shot and a
Sherise Jones free throw put the
Cats briefly ahead as the first stan-
za ended.
Lucky Tensley put Frostproof up
847 to start the second period.
Midway through the period Ciara
Lambert knotted it again at 15-15
with a free throw. Frostproof
splurged before the tightly defend-
ed second period ended with the
Lady Bulldogs up 21-16.
Early in the second half, Hardee
narrowed the gap. Frostproof
stayed just a point or two in front
until Hardee caught up and passed
the Lady 'Dawgs 24-23 at the two-
minute mark. The lead seesawed
until the three-quarter buzzer,
which left Frostproof up 27-26.
Back and forth it went, with
defense dominating for both
squads. When it was 31-30 in
Frostproof's favor, the Lady
Bulldogs refused to give in. Hardee
cut the score to 36-34 at the 37-sec-
ond mark. Cummins hit one of two
at the foul line to make it 36-35, but
Hensley made both ends of a one-
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HJHS Hoops Start Dec. 1


By.JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Haidee Junior High School bas-
ketball games start after the
Thanksgiving holidays.
The. junior Cats and Lady Cats
have completed tryouts and are
busy practicing for the, all-too-soon'
start of their 2005-06 season. ,
Home games are played in the
Joel Evers Gym on the north cam-
pus. The girls lead off at 5:30 p.m.
and the boys follow immediately
afterward, about 6:30.
Girls coaches are Ami Whilden
and Sherry Morris. Their team
includes Daisha Blandin, Carleen
Brown, Courtney Buckley, Ivette
Cisneros, Kristina Garcia, Lacey
Garza, Ali Holle, Hannah Jacob,
Halley Marshall, Paige Massey,
Elvira Servin, Jalyn Smith, Chelsey
Steedley and Yesenia Vargas. The


managers are Rebekah Nix and
Summer Palmer.
Whilden has four returnees from
last year's squad to anchor, this
year's team. Brown, Marshall,
Smith and Steedley shared time last
season with a huge group of eighth
graders.
For the junior Cats, Carl
Coleman returns to direct the
Wildcat attack, assisted this season
by Hacam Shweil and Rashad
Faison. On their squad are also four
returnees, Charles Allen, Ryan
Blair, Kelsheem White and Antjuan
Jones. Joining them are Tylar
Alden, Ivan Ferman, Esayi
Youyoute, Octavio Cisneros,
Jarrius Lindsey, Austin Prestridge,
Tre' Anderson,. Jake Mayer,
D'Vonte Hooks, Scott Donaldson
and Kalan Royal.


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the game.
e Andrea "Dre" Parkinson was
fouled and hit the front and back of
a one-and-one. Hardee led 26-24.
Simmons made another pair of free
throws to make it 28-24. Frostproof
answered with a Vernesha Blacker
free throw.
As the clock wound down, a dou-
ble dribble was called on a
Frostproof player. Hardee had the
ball and 15 seconds left in the
game. Ureste got the ball to Avery
for the final shot of the game and
Hardee's 30-25 win.


and-one to give the Win to
Frostproof 38-5.
"It's the first time we've been in
this close a game. We had to do
some things we hadn't practiced
and I think the girls played well.
They realized they can compete if
they play hard. A couple of shots
either way and we would have
won," said Hardee head coach Don
Gray.
Cummins led all scorers with 19
points, including nine in the second
quarter. Essence Davis led
Frostproof with a dozen.
For Hardee, other scorers were
Christina Jena with five-of-eight at
the free throw lane, and Thelicia
Jena with 2-for-4. Frostproof had a
total of 19 fouls in trying to stop the
Lady Cats.
Sabrina Holmes had four points,
D. K. Davis three points, and Jones
and Lambert each a free throw.
Gloria Solis had a blocked shot
to go with her five rebounds.
Cummins added five rebounds and.
a half dozen steals. Christina Jena
had two steals.
Other varsity players are Diondra
Chisolm, Santresa Harris, Madison
Graham and Joia Jones.
Hardee had its usually difficult
time against the aggressive Lady
Blue Streaks, at Sebring on
Thursday night. The Lady Cats did-
n't give,in easily, trailing only 13-
11 at the end of the first period.
Sebring utilized the full-court press
in the second stanza to surge to a
33-16 halftime lead.
Hardee outscored Sebring 15-12
in the third -period and finished
down 58-41.
Shakinah Crumity led Sebring
with 15 points, with Rachel Ashley
coming in with 14 and Whitney Lee
at 11.
For Hardee, Cummins again led
all scorers, sinking a pair of treys,
trio of deuces and 7-of-8 at the
charity stripe for 19 points. Holmes
had six, Christina Jena four, and
Davis, Harris, Joia Jones and Solis
with two points apiece.
Thelicia Jena had five rebounds
and two thefts. Holmes had seven
rebounds and an assist and
Cummins also had seven and one
theft. Davis and Solis also stole the
ball.
The Hardee JV girls got their
first outing last Tuesday and made
it a come-from-behind 30-25 win
over the junior Lady Bulldogs, of
Frostproof.: a-.. .. .
It was a tight game,- then
Frostproof jumped out to an 18-10
advantage. Jerrica Grimsley re-
bounded her own shot and Naomi
Alvarado stole the ball and threw to
Grimsley for a shot to ,make, it 18-
14 as the third quarter ended.
Paige Avery ;opened the final
period with a shot to make it 18-16.
Two long minutes later Frostproof
made it 20-16. Erica Ureste threw
to Grimsley to Tareka Coney and it
was 20-18. '
A rebotinded Lady Bullaog shot
make it 22-18. With back-to-back
shots sandwiching another Coney
shot, it was 24-22.
Down below the two-minute
mark. The Lady Cats picked up the
pace. Grimsley fed Angel Simmons
for a shot. Then Simmons stole the
ball and went all the way. It was 24-
24, with just over a minute left in


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Hardee's scoring was well bal-
anced as coach Ken Leupold pla-
tooned his players. "Seven out of
10 scored. I divide their time, every
three to four minutes, so each five
is used to playing with each other.
Both Naomi and Erica did a good
job handling the ball and Angel and
Andrea hit their free throws at the
end of a difficult game," said the
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For Hardee, Avery had a half
dozen points, Grimsley, Simmons,
Coney and Ja-hisha Mosley each
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Point guards Ureste and Alvarado
and Brandy Crockett did not get in
the scoring column this time.
The JV also played at Sebring on
Thursday, coming home on the
short end of a 48-21 score.
Simmons led Hardee with seven
points and Parkinson added five.
Alvarado had three, and Avery,
Coney and Julissa Alamia each two
points.
I think they played well.
Sebring is always a tough team to
play. We were missing three girls
too," commented Leupold.


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Salvation Army: A Christmas Tradition


Kettle History
The Salvation Army captain, in'
San Francisco had resolved in
December of 1891 to provide a free
Christmas dinner to the area's poor.
But how would he pay for the food?
As he went about his daily tasks,
the question stayed in his mind.
Suddenly his thoughts went back to
his days as a sailor in England. On
the landing he saw a large pot,
called "Simpson's Pot," into which
charitable donations were thrown
by passersby.
The next morning, he secured
permission from the authorities to
place a similar pot at the Oakland
ferry landing at the foot of Market
Street. No time was lost in securing
the pot and placing it in a conspicu-
ous position, so that it could be seen
by all those going to and from the,:
fferry boats. In addition, a brass urn
.was placed on a stand in the waiting
room for the same purpose.


Thus, Capt. Joseph
launched a tradition that
not only throughout th
States but the world.
By Christmas 1895,
was used' in 30 Salvat
corps in various areas of
Coast. The Sacramento B
year carried a descripti
Army's Christmas actiN
mentioned the contrib
street-corner kettles. Sho
ward, two young Salval
officers who had been in
in the original use of
William A. McIntyre
Lewis, were transferred t
They took with them the
Christmas kettle.
In 1897, McIntyre pre
Christmas plans for Bosti
the kettle, but his fellow
refused to cooperate fo
"making spectacles of the


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McFee So McIntyre, his wife and his sister
has spread set up three kettles at ihe
ie United Washington Street thoroughfare in
the heart of the city. That year the
the kettle kettle effort in Boston and other
ion Army locations nationwide resulted in
f the West 150,000 Chtiatmas dinners for the
3ee of that needy.
on" of the In 1898, the New York World
cities and hailed The Salvation Army kettles
utions to as "the newest and most novel
rtly after- device for collecting money." The
tion Army newspaper also observed, "There is
strumental a man in charge to see that contri-
the kettle, butions are not stolen."
and N.J. In 1901, kettle contributions in
o the East. New York City provided funds for
idea of the the first mammoth sit-down dinner
in Madison Square,Garden, custom
that continued for many years.
.pared his Today, however, families are given
on around grocery checks so that they can buy
w officers and prepare their own dinners at
r fear of home. The homeless poor are still
mselves." invited to share holiday dinners and
festivities at hundreds of Salvation

Kettles now are used in such dis-
M itant lands as Korea, Japan and
Chile, and in many European coun-
-- _. tries. Everywhere, public contribu-
tions to the kettles enable the
Salvation Army to bring the spirit of
Christmas to those who would 6th-
S .erwise be forgotten to the aged,
and lonely, the ill, the inmates of
jails and other institutions, the poor
and unfortunate.
In the United States, the
additional Salvation Army annually aids more
32 cents than 4.5 million persons at
J ad box Thanksgiving and Christmas.-
Kettles have changed since the first
utilitarian cauldron set up in San
Francisco. Some of the new kettles
have such devices as a self-ringing
bell and a, booth complete with a.
public address system over which-
traditional Christmas carols are
broadcast. Behind it all, though, is
the same Salvation Army message,
"Sharing Is Caring."


'Ringers' Needed
The Wauchula Service Unit of
the Salvation Army is preparing for
the .start of the annual Christmas
Kettle Drive. Bells %,ill begin ring-
ing this Friday, and ring through
Saturday, Dec. 24,-' when they will
fall silent again.
This is a wonderful opportunity
for Hardee Countians to become-
involved in a very worthwhile com-
munity service project. All money


collected in kettles in Hardee
County vs in Hardee County.
Cash as well as checks are accept-
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locally through the Hardee Help


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Hardee County raised a total of
$10,132 through the Salvation
Army Kettle Drive in 2004. This
figure was a 31.56 percent increase
over the 2003 total. Hardee County
has some faithful givers, and faith-
ful ringers are needed. If you would
be interested in assisting with bell


ringing for the 2005 Kettle Drive,
contact Mary Alderman, kettle
coordinator, at 773-2164 from 8 to
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PHO-TO SUBMITTED BY ROWLAND SH4CKELFORD
Dixon's of Wauchula was the official photographer for the 1951-52 school year at Wauchula Grammar
School. Mary Ann Mabie was the teacher of this fifth-grade class, and pupil Rowland Shackelford remem-
bers the judge's wife fondly, "She let us put on plays every Friday. She was a good teacher and let us do
some things we'd never done before." He adds that this was the last class to graduate from the eighth
grade at this school, located on West Oak Street. "Then we started junior high the next year." He is the
first student pictured on the front row at left. Pictured in his row (from left) are Avion Brown, Annette (last
name unknown). Harry Miller. Roy Williamson, Faye Jones and Tom Mann; (second row) Harry (last name
unknown), the next two are not identified, Annie Jones, unknown, Gayle Goode, unknown, and Myra Sue
Hendry; (third row) Kenneth Oden, unidentified, Joanne Kirkland. Ava Nell Moncrief, unknown, Jane (last
name not known), unidentified, and Cecil Redding: (back row) Albert Long, James Lowe, Carl Clark,
Barbara Williams, Diane Nord, next two unidentified and Brenda Jernigan.

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I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or PB&J
Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mixed
Vegetables, Applesauce, Rolls, Fruit
Snack) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Patty on Bun or
Hot Dog on a Bun (Salad Tray,
French Fries, Juice, Cholate
Cake w/Chocolate Icing) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Pocket,
Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Cowboy Macaroni (Salad Tray, Pinto
Beans & Ham, Peaches, Juice, Roll)
and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Rib-B-Que on a Bun or
Chicken Fryz (Salad Tray, Fresh
Potatoes, Pears, Jell-O, Roll) and
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs w/Cheese & Ham, Buttbred
Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or
Fish Sandwich (Salad Tray, Broccoli,
Potato Rounds, Applesauce, Juice)
and Milk

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MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
. Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or PB&J
Sandwich or Cheese Pizza (Tossed
Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Cole Slaw,
Applesauce, Fruit Snack, Rolll) and
Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun or
Hot Dog on a Bun or Pepperoni
Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, French
Fries, Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate
Icing, Juice) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk


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Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni or Deli
Turkey Sandwich or Mozzarella Stick
(Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans &
Ham, Cucumber & Tomato Salad,
Peaches, Juice, Roll) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Rib-B-Que or Chicken
Fryz or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed
Salad, Fresh Potatoes, Carrot-Raisin
Salad, Jell-O, Pears, Roll) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs w/Cheese & Ham, Buttered
Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or
Cheese Pizza or Fish Sandwich
(Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli, Fruit
Cocktail, Juice, Veggie Cup) and
Milk
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MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets (Tossed
Salad, Savory Rice, Mixed
Vegetables, Applesauce, Juice, Roll,
Squash) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Fresh Potatoes,
Broccoli, Macaroni Salad, Chocolate
Cake w/Chocolate Icing, Juice) and
Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Pinto
Beans & Ham, Fruit Snacks,
Peaches, Roll, Juice) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Chickerin' Fryz (Tossed
Salad, Potato Salad, Baked Beans,
Whole Kernel Corn, Jell-O Pear
Dessert, Juice) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Cole Slaw, Poato
Rounds, Broccoli Normandy,
Applesauce Cake, Juice) and Milk

The Irish wolfhound Is the
tallest of all dogs, standing about
32 inches high.
The reserve of modern asser-
tions is sometimes pushed to,
extremes, in which the fear of
being contradicted leads the
writer to strip himself of almost
all sense and meaning.
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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Lucio Nieto, 34, Arcadia, and
Billie Joe Scott, 32, Arcadia.
Rogelio Garcia, 39, Zolfo
Springs, and Juana Juarez, 48,
Zolfo Springs.
Sean Patrick Keleher, 23,
Wauchula, and Megan Nicole
Redding, 24, Wauchula.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Tito Garay vs. Barbara Brisette,
petition for eviction denied.
Financial Iridependence Services
Co. vs. Russell D. Swailes, default
judgment.
Yin Ping Wang vs. Bravo
Homebuilders Inc., judgment.
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs.
Christina Herrera and 'Augustine
Herrera, judgment.
Great Seneca Financial Corp. vs.
Shirley Jones, voluntary dismissal.
Grimsley Oil Co. et al vs. Donald
E. Prevatt and Todd E. Prevatt d/b/a
Prevatt Construction Inc.,' default
judgment.

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

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Lori L. Henderson and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Barbara Jo Rupert, petition for
S child support.
Heather M. Willis and Edward
D. Willis, divorce.
Sandra : Botello Cardoza vs.


Crecencio Cardoza, petition for
injunction for protection.
Janelle Leigh Bates and Calvin
Wayne Bates, divorce.
Jerry Romino vs. Henser Hann,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Linda C. Herrera vs. Michael D.
Bourbon, petition for injunction for
protection.
Brandie Shae Craig vs. Aaron
Raulerson, petition for injunction
for protection.
Charles E. Derringer III vs.
Johnny Robert Carpenter, petition
for injunction for protection.
Charles E. Derringer III vs.
Tommy Lee Parker, petition for
injunction for protection.
Xee Lo and DOR vs. Bee
Waixang Lo, interstate petition to
enforce child support order.
Willliam Thomas Miller vs. Dale
Clinton Miller, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Velva Mae Miller vs. Dale
Clinton Miller, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Stewart Ventures Inc. vs. David
R. Salyer Jr., petition to foreclose
mortgage.
Aurelia. Torres vs. Ramon
Martinez, petition for child support.
The, state Department of
Children and Families and DOR vs.
Kimberly M. Stewart, petitions for
child support.
Citrus Lake Development Inc.
(of,New York) vs. German Florida
Citrus LLC d/b/a Vandolah Estates
and Citrus Lake Development Inc.
,(of Florida), damages.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Deutsche Bank National Trust


PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, December 01, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in the BCC Board Room
412 West Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for the following requests:
Agenda No.
06-06
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners requests a
Special Exception to locate a 350 ft communication tower on a
.23MOL-acre-segment of a 70MOL-acre-parcel zoned A-1 (Agriculture)
On or abt Doyle Carlton/Altman Rds 08,34250000037600000
70MOL ac NE1/4 of SW1/4 & N3/4 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 S08,T34S R25E
06-07
Elizabeth A. Brown requests a Temporary Special Use Permit to
temporarily locate a second single-family dwelling in the form of a MH for care
of the mother on the 5.04MOL-acre-parcel zoned A-1
On or abt Peeples Ln 29 33 26 0000 08000 0000
5.04MOL ac Corn SW corn of SE/ll4 of SW1/4 run N 89deg43min27sec E 699.75
ft N 00deg30min31sec W 1931.20 ft N 89deg51min28sec E 1188 ft to POB N
00deg30minl2sec W 739.61 ft N 89deg51min28sec E 297 ft S
00deg30minl2sec E 739.61 ft S 89deg51min28sec W 297 ft to POB subj to
easement over N 30 ft thereof S29. T33S. R26E

06-08
Fidel M. Hernandez by and through his Authorized Representative re-
quests a Rezone of .55MOL ac from R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to eliminate the nonconformityof
this parcel
On or abt Harris Rd 2933250820000240019
.55MOL ac Lots 19-22 inclusive, BIk 24, Wauchula Hills S/D
S29. T33S. R25E

06-09 -
Todd/Elizabeth Morey request a Rezone of 1.81MOL ac from C-2
(General Commercial) to F-R (Farm-Residential) to return this par-
cel to its former zoning of F-R to allow development permits to be issued for a
single-family dwelling ; -..
On or abt Stenstrom Rd/S Florida Ave 09 34 250000 o04220 o0000
1.81MOL ac S1/4 of SE1/4 of NEl/4 of SW1/4 LESS Rd R/W off E & S side
S' ; S09. T34S, R25E

06-10
Alfredo/Maria V. Cardona request a Rezone of 6.13MOL ac from
A-1 (Agriculture) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow opera-
tion of retail vehicles sales
On or abt U S Hwy 17/Helen Rd 28 33 25 0000 07670 0000
6.13MOL ac W1/2 of S 12 ac of NW11/4 of SE14 S28, T33S,. R25E
06-11
Hardee Land/Cattle Co., Inc. et al by and through its Authorized
Representative requests a Rezone of 29.85MOL ac from A-1 (Agri-
culture) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) for the development
of a Planned Unit Development for single-family residential dwellings at a
density of up to 12 unitslacre .
On or abt Torrey Rd 16 33 25 0000 00120 0000
29.85MOL ac S3/4 of NW1/4 of NW1/4 LESS parcel 01380 & LESS Rd R/W
S16, T33S. R25E

Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
Planning/Zoning Board on
Thursday, December 08, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
o or as soon thereafter
4'i West Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL

Clifton N. Timmerman., Chairman, Board of County Commissioners .

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published In accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any.
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 11:17,24c


Cour thouse ReportEl


Co. as trustee vs. Adeline Hudson
et al, voluntary dismissal.
Wachovia Bank vs. Jay E. Wells,
stipulated judgment approved.
Melissa Terry vs: Timothy
Keene, injunction for protection.
Jessica Rodriguez vs. Jose Juan
Martinez, voluntary dismissal of
injunction for protection.
Maria M. Ramirez vs. Richard
McCumber, injunction for protec-
tion.
Maria M. Ramirez vs. Joey Lee
McCumber, injunction for protec-
tion.
Heather Atchley vs. Kevin D.
Wingate, order.
Audra Lorraine Hernandez-Nino
vs. Wilner S. Wilson, order dis-
missing petition to change. child
support.
Chase Manhattan Bank vs.
Donnie R. Selph, Judith L. Selph et
al, judgment of mortgage foreclo-
sure.
Joel Alvarez Jr. and Linda Joe
Alvarez, divorce.
Martha Faulk and Thomas Faulk
Sr., amended divorce order.
Luis Tirado vs. James V. Crosby
Jr., state Department of
Corrections, petition dismissed.
Rebecca Rodriguez and DOR vs.
Otis Jerome Faulk, child support
order.

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

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Frank Battaglio Jr. to Jessica


On The Local Links

CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE
Individual Net Points was the game this week. In Group A, Jack Jacobs
took first place with 21. Bob Kramer claimed second place with 19.
The Group B winners were Jim Paddock at 21, and Dewey Morrison
with 20. ,
In Group C, Bob Harkin came in first with 24, while Fred Leverone
took'second with 22.
Cam Dunbar was first in the D division. Bill Cook, Jack Morrell and.
Joe Schrobback tied with 14..

CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE
These golfers played Banker's Handicap. Jan Brinker placed first with
40. Marilyn Funkhouser had 41, to take second place. Close behind was
Nancy King with 43, claiming third place. ,Barbara Kramer was closest to
the #3 pin..

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE AND'
DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, the
holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of
issuance, the description of the property, and the names in'which it
was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO. 729 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999

Description of Property:
N 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 25,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST.

Name in which assessed: JOHNS. LOWE AND AIRLINE LOWE

Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 28th
day of DECEMBER, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida "
AD No.
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk 11 24-12 15c


PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a public hearing on
December 08. 2005. at 9:30 a.m.
or as soon thereafter
in the County Commission Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West
Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873 to consider adoption of the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 06-01

An ordinance of Hardee County, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 95-
02, Section 4.107(a) "Rabies Vaccinations" to amend requirements
for the frequency of rabies vaccination for dogs and cats; providing
for construction of ordinance; providing for severability; arid
providing for an effective date.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contactthe County Commissioners Office at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published in compliance with Florida Statues 125.66(2)(a)
and 286.0105. *
Copies of this ordinance are available for public inspection during regular office
hours at 412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida 33873, telephone
863/773-9430.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to
the proposed ordinance.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission, with respect
to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of
the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Clifton N. Timmerman, Chairman 11:24


Suarez, $55,000.
Benjamin R. Hash to Power &
Light Productions of Wauchula,
$315,000.
Hammock Land & Cattle Co.
Inc. to Carmelita and Jemmy
Beckford and Debert Gayle,
$80,000.
Gerald D. and Rita A. Brummett
to Ronald F. Sr. and Mary L.
Dunne, $190,000.
Michael K. and Elizabeth A.
Damboise to Linden Real Estate
Investments LLC, $650,000.
Donald T. and Darlene S. Davis
to Linden Real Estate Investments
LLC, $1,167,755.
Jacobson Auction Co. Inc. to
Andre J. Allen, $144,000.
John and Roberta H. Beattie to
Roberto and Salvador Estrada,
$350,000.
The Groves of Peace River LLC
to The Bryan W. Paul Limited
Partnership .and Shawn Pollard,
$800,000.
Raymond Trevino to Samuel L.
Delatorre, $40,256.
Gail G. Enfinger to Zainoor
Khan, $75,000.
Source USA Inc. to Fildres
Jordan, $30,000.
Orange Blossom Baptist
Association to Jeremy Spencer,
Buddy Willis, Taft Miller, Kenny
Farabee,, Jack Buchanan, Darrell
Whidden, Dennis Johnson, David
Spencer and W. T. Miller as trustees
of New Elim Independent Baptist
Church, $30,000.,
Jose Juan Martinez to Rodolfo
Lopez AKA Rodolfo Lopez
DeLaPaz, $35,000.
Lydia Ritchie and' Connie
Steigerwald to David A. Rhodes,
$63,000.


Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 28th
day of DECEMBER, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk
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Cops For Christ
By Barry L. Schnable
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant



CALL TO ARMS!
As a new youth leader, I look for interesting ways to get the attention
of our youth, to get them on fire for God. It is not an easy task.
Tonight, my youngest daughter, who is in fifth grade, was in a skit for
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes that was aimed at high-school
teenagers. The skit had a simple, basic message: They (the-teenagers) are
role models for the younger children. The skit basically conveyed to the
teenagers that they were being watched, and should be aware that every-
thing they do is an influence to the younger kids.
I don't know a lot about the FCA, actually it was the first time I had
been around anything that they had done. I am going to learn more and be
more involved with them because I believe they are a much-needed orga-
nization, not only in our community but throughout the nation.
I have heard of other similar organizations, such as the Fellowship of
Christian Students. With the government constantly trying to take God out
of school, out of our Pledge of Allegiance and even in our courtrooms, it's
uplifting to see such organizations trying to keep God in our children's'
lives.
Let me ask all of you something:'Where is the Fellowship of Christian
Adults? Or, to my target audience: Where is the Fellowship of Christian
Cops? Are we not the role models not only for society but for the children
of this community?
Let's break it down for a minute. We are defined by law as public ser-
vants. The basic definition of servant is "to serve." We are paid by tax
monies to serve our community. We are supposed to be examples of how.
this community is supposed to act and conduct itself. We are only human,
though, and therefore not perfect and do not always meet this standard.
I will be the first to admit that society puts a very high standard on pub-
lic servants in whatever capacity they serve. I will also be the first to. say
that we can always do a better job at being a servant. Sometimes, myself
included, we get too prideful, arrogant, egotistical, self-serving and, unfor-
tunately, become a "bad" role model to society as a whole and, worse, to
children in particular.
I remember when I was a kid looking at an officer and wanting to be-
just like him. I looked up to him like he was a superhero.
Law enforcement is an extremely stressful and draining profession,
and I believe it desensitizes us to'a certain degree. We tend to forget how;
we felt as a kid and now how children look up to us. I am calling to arms;
all officers, and especially Christian officers and their families, to pray for.
the children of our society.
Pray to not be a Sunday Christian but an everyday Christian. Pray to be
bold for Christ. Pray for organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian:
Athletes. And, pray to be a positive role model.
Our community expects the best from us and rightfully so; they'
deserve it. But the children deserve even more from us. Pray for the fruits:
of the Spirit and practice them daily. They are the perfect guide to h6w we
should act, talk and walk in our journey with Christ., p
Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,:'
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
God be with you always.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town Council of the Town of Zolfo Springs will hold a
Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. in
Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 3210 U.S. Highway 17
South in Zolfo Springs, Florida to consider the following zon-
ing request:

A request by Robert and Dora Ayala to rezone the 1.04 area
tract described as:

Commence at the NE Corner of the NW 1/4 Run South 268.95
feet, West 206 feet, North 268.95 feet, and East 206 Feet to
the Point of Beginning, Less the North 50 feet for road right
away. All in Section 27, Township 34 South, Range 25 East,
Town of Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida. More specif-
ically, the tract is located in the northeast corner of the block
bordered by State Road 64 and Spruce Street. The request is
to rezone the property from the current R-MHB (Residential-
Mobile Home) zoning to C-S (Service Commercial) zoning.

All interested parties may appear at the Public Hearing and
be heard with respect to the request.

Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105, 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 evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based.
Marilyn Aker, Mayor
s/Marilyn Aker
Attest: Preston Colby, Interim Town Clerk :2


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE 'IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TERRAVENTURES, LLC;
the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a
tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of
issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

CERTIFICATE NO. 1038 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998

Description of Property:
An undivided ONE THIRTY-SECOND (1/32) interest in and to all
of the oil, gas and other minerals of every kind and character, in, on
or under that certain tract or parcel of land situated in the county
of Hardee, State of Florida, Section 22, Township 34 South, Range
27 East, All except W 1/2 of NW 1/4.

Name in which assessed; JAMES A CUNNINGHAM, TRUSTEE






November 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C


M* During the" past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Nov. 20, James Williams Black, 22, of 220 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with possession of
methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with
knowledge of a suspended license.
Nov. 20, a residential burglary- on P 'ph Smith Road was reported.

Nov. 19, William Clayton Arnold, 21, of 1647 Dena Circle, Zolfo
Springs,-was arrested by Sgt. Kevin White and charged with domestic bat-'
tery.
Nov. 19, criminal mischief on SR 62 and a fight on Dena Circle were
reported.

SNov. 18, Juan Torro Castillejo, 32, of 22 Middle Drive, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy on warrants charging him with
violation of probation (original charges giving a false name to a law
enforcement officer and DUI).
Nov. 18, Bobby Joe Coughlin, 26, P. O Box 1303, Zolfo Springs, Erick
Estrada, 26, of 225 Beeson Road, Wauchula, and Bradley Eugene Yake, 21,
of 4547 Alderman Road, Bowling Green, were arrested by detectives
Daniel Gibson and Jim Hall and Dep. Jamie Wright of the Drug Task Force
and each charged with possession of marijuana and purchase of marijuana.
Yake and Estrada were also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 18, Mark Leonard Clark, 27, of 742 Baker St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. James Adler on a charge of resisting arrest without force.
Nov. 18, Gilbert Luna, 35, of 4632 Pine Ave., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Ofc. Richey on charges of non-support and driving with knowl-
edge of a suspended license. He was detained on a capias alleging failure
to pay a fine on a conviction for driving while license suspended.
Nov. 18, Gilbert Leyva, 35, of 208 S. Eighth. Ave.,'Wauchula, was


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arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging violation o0 probation
(original charge felony battery).
Nov. 18, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Det. Andrew
McGuckin and charged with purchase of marijuana, possession of marijua-
na and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 18, a 17-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Det. Russell
Conley and charged with purchase of marijuana, possession of marijuana
and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 18, Anthony Rico Alvarado, 15, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on charges of failure to
appear in court on charges of grand theft and burglary of a structure.

Nov. 17, Rufus Minor Howell, 32, of 570 Webb Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of non-support. ,
Nov. 17, John Erick Tucker, 34, of 418 Lynn St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him with violation of
probation (original charges two counts grand theft, scheme to defraud and
felony petit theft).
Nov. 17, Cathy Lynn Halpain, 32, of 2904 Gulf View Drive, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with
non-support.
Nov. 17, residential burglaries on Dixianna Drive and Pine Cone
Park, burglaries on Blue Heron Lane, Hen House Road and Boyd Cowart
Road, a vehicle stolen on U. S. 17 North and criminal mischief on
Crewsville Road and Fussell Road were reported.

Nov. 16, Elias Valdez, 36, of 1525 Valdez Lane, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Sgt. James Adler and charged with possession of animal fight-
ing equipment.
Nov. 16, Ernest Frank Thomas, 34, of 503 Knottingham, West Palm
Beach, was arrested by Lt. Richey on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges three counts uttering a forged instrument).
Nov. 16, Timothy Lee Murphy, 47, of 112 N. First Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in court
on a:charges of assault and criminal mischief.
Nov. 16, Juan Danile Gonzales, 26, P. Q. Box 403, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged with domestic battery. He was
detained on a Highlands County warrant charging him with possession of
marijuana.
Nov. 16, Matthew Mark McEntyre, 28,, of 1830 Doc Lindsey Road,
Fort Meade, was, arrested by Det. Claj Nichol-,,n and charged with pos-
session of methamphetamine, introduction of contraband into a correction-
al facility, transporting drug paraphernalia, tamping with evidence and pos-
session of marijuana.
Nov. 16, a 13-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Dep. Joe
Marble on a charge of violation of probation.
Nov. 16, a residential burglary on Rigdon Road, criminal mischief on
SR 64 East, a fight on Morgan Grice Road and a theft at Pine Cone Park
were reported.
Nov. 16, Steven Lee Purser, 34, of 630 Grove St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with sale of
methamphetamine, delivery or possession with intent to deliver drug para-
phernalia and non-support.

Nov. 15, a theft on West Main. Street and a vehicle stolen on Altman
Road were reported.'

Nov. 14, Melinda Anin Cruz. 32, P.O. Box 1213, Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a Polk County warrant alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of retail theft
Nov. 14, Dustin De,%a'ne Rimes. 24, of 3218 John Holt Road,
Wauchula, was arrested b) Sgt. Barry Schnable on capiases alleging failure
to appear in court on charges of two counts grand theft auto, driving while
license suspended and no registration certificate.
Nov. 14, a 16-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Dep. Matt
Tinsley.and charged 'ith retail theft
Nov. 14, a residential burglary on SR 64 East, autos-stolen on Boyd
Cowart Road and Nlartin Luther King Jr. Avenue, thefts on Martin Luther
King Jr. Avenue, Boyd Cowart Road and Ralph Smith Road, and criminal
mischief on Kerlew Drive, Chamberlain Boulevard and U. S. 17 North, and
a fight on Honi\ buckle Street here reported.


WAUCHULA
Nov. 20, Federico Bautista Zapata, 28, of 245 Pine Cone Trailer Park
Road, was arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and sheriff's Dep. Mixon
Trammell on a warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge
DUI), and also charged him with giving a false name to a law enforcement
officer and no valid license.
Nov. 20, burglary of a conveyance on East Bay Street was reported.

Nov. 19,-Amy Marie Wilson, 25, of 227 S. 10th St.,. Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer onfPolk County warrants alleging violation
of probation (original charges possession of alprozolan, possession of mar-
ijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 19, Kimberly Michelle Stewart, 24, of 1566 Moore Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason on a Polk County warrant charg-
ing her with violation of probation (original charge petit theft).
Nov. 19, a theft on Carlton Street and criminal mischief on Kentucky
Street were reported.

Nov. 18, a theft on U. S. 17 South was reported.

Nov. 17, George Alamia, 20, of 4645 Church Ave., Bowling Green, and
Candelaria Jesus Carrera, 20, were arrested by Det. Sgt. David Stimson and
Ofc. Justin Wyatt and each charged with grand theft, burglary and giving a
false name to a law enforcement officer. Carrera was also charged with
another count of burglary, and grand theft and three counts dealing in stolen
property. At the jail on Nov. 18, Dep. Maria Hall detained Alamia on war-
rants charging him with violation of probation (original charges giving a
false name to a law enforcement officer and driving while license suspend-
ed) and a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for driving
while license suspended.
Nov. 17, thefts on Turner Avenue and U. S. 17 South were reported.

Nov. 16, Dale Ray Staton, 37, of 1151 Morgan Grice Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with auto theft.
Nov. 16, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Gabe
Garza on a pickup order alleging failure to appear in court.
Nov. 16, a vehicle stolen on U. S. 17 South, thefts on Turner Avenue
and South Florida Avenue and criminal mischief on East Bay Street were
reported.

Nov. 15, a vehicle stolen on Walton Avenue and a theft on Indiana
Avenue were reported.

Nov. 14, a tag stolen on North Seventh Avenue and a theft on South
Florida Avenue were reported.
BOWLING GREEN
Nov. 20, Antonio Sambrano Ornelas, 32, of 4117 Captiva St., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and sheriff's Dep. Joe Marble
on a warrant charging him with non-support.
Nov. 20, burglary of a conveyance on U. S. 17 North was-reported.

Nov. 19, Charkeia Showers, 14, of 4350 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg,
andl Kaya T. Hall, 16, of 2627 Silver Hills Road, Orlando, were arrested by
Sgt. Edward Coronado and Ofc. James Parker and each charged with bat-
tery on detention staff.
Nov. 19, Pedro Mendoza, 22, General Delivery, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Ofc. James Parker and charged, with disorderly intoxication.
Nov. 19, fights on Middle Drive and U. S. 17 North were reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
Nov. 20, Malcolm Denard Timmons, 22, of 1154 Hancock Creek
Blvd., North Fort Myers, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and
charged with possession of cocaine, possession pf marijuana, possession of
drug paraphernalia, introducing contraband into a correctional facility and
habitual driving while license suspended.

Nov. 19, Clemente Mendoza Garcia, 30, of 3545 Poplar Ave., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Brandon Lambert and sheriff's Dep. Matt
Tinsley on a warrant charging him with non-support.


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Stump The Swami
By John Szeligo
Well Football Fans, it is Thanksgiving Weekend. This is one of the best
times of the year. Good food, family and college rival games all weekend.
Let me review a few things to be thankful for as we approach this weekend.
1. First and foremost is always family and the meaning of the holiday
weekend.
2. Tampa Bay has won two close games over the past two weeks. This
holiday weekend, the Bucs will carve up some BEAR along with the tradi-


THE GREATEST BARGAIN
It's time now for holiday shopping to begin. Stores will begin to fill up
with people searching for the greatest bargain. Store hours will become
longer, store shelves will become emptier, and store employees will become
busier.
The thing that amazes me the most (and maybe someone can explain
this to me one day) is that sometimes the product has nothing to do with
whether or not it is purchased. All it takes is a really good bargain.
I have known people to buy things and then get back home going,
"What was I thinking?!" The mere fact that it was cheaper than the other
things on the shelves was good enough for the buyer. My uncle once bought
multiple bottles of ketchup just because it was such a good deal. Who needs
more than one bottle at a time? Boy, I tell you, when a bargain is to be had,
we cannot go without!
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all
men, teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we should live discreetly, righteously and godly in the present
world, looking for the blessed hope and the appearance of the
glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself
for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify Himself
a special people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:11-14
The grace of God, the escape from. the present ungodly world, the
blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of God, the sacrifice and redemp-
tion of Christ and the call to be special people. If that isn't a bargain, then I
don't know what is.
Notice it is on the shelf waiting for all to take advantage of it. It has
"appeared to all men." God is just waiting for us all to take Christ down off
the shelf and take Him home with us! All He asks us to do is "live discreet-
ly, righteously and godly." This means that God wants us to live where we
can stop doing wrong, God wants us to do the things that are right!
So what about your life? Are you living discreetly, righteously and
godly? Are you planning on taking home the gift of Christ that God has
offered to all men? Are you, this Thanksgiving and holiday season to follow,
going to celebrate the joy of salvation or the fear of uncertainty?
God offers the greatest bargain for free. All you need to do is learn how
to repond by looking for the answer in your Scriptures. Well, I know that I
say the same thing as Paul: "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable free gift"
(2Co 9:15). I'm Telling the Truth!
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
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Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor


tional turkey.
3. The Hardee Wildcats, the coaching staff and the fans. Four straight
undefeated regular seasons is an accomplishment very few schools can
claim. Thanks for the memories and continuing the legacy of one of
Florida's most-storied programs.
4. Florida and FSU giving the fans something to look forward to after
the turkey is digested.
5. CSTV for giving us more college football games. The infant network
could rival ESPN very soon.
Now let's look at the week's Bill O( Fare ...
1. FSU at Florida The Gators will give Urban Meyer his first win
over the arch rival.Charlie Strong will have his defense shutting down the
offense of Jeff Bowden. FSU could be in a four-game losing streak to end
the season. Florida 24 FSU 13.
2. Pitt at West Virginia The "Backyard Brawl" will see the
Mountaineers run over, through and around the Panthers. The taste of
"SUGAR" is a strong motivator for the Mountaineers. Pat White has
become a leader and Slaton has stepped into his role at running'back. WVU
52 Pitt 13.
3. Texas at Texas A&M Historically a great rivalry. This year it is
all Hook'Em Horns. The National Championship could wind up in the
Lone Star State. Texas 45 Texas A&M 13.
4. Arkansas at LSU LSU will play for the SEC Title. LSU 27
Arkansas 16.
5. Arizona at Arizona State Battle bf the desert will see ASU edge
out the Wildcats. ASU 31 AU 21.
6. Nebraska at Colorado The Buffs will thunder over the Huskers.
Colorado 33 Nebraska 17. '
7. Wisconsin at Hawaii Badgers will have a good vacation and win
a game. Wisconsin 35 UH 21.
8. Tennessee at Kentucky No bowl scouts will be at the this game.
Vols are out of the lineup in 2005. UK will take advantage of an opportu- .
nity for a rare win over UT. UK 30 UT 16.


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9. Virginia at Miami How could the Canes blow a shot at the BC'
Bowl by losing to GT? The Cavaliers will pay for the frustration. mi.im
41 UVA 13.
10. North Carolina at Virginia Tech Hokies have new life ill
Miami's stunning loss to Georgia Tech. The Heels are no obstacle in '. .1
ball. VPI 56 UNC 10.
11. USF at UConn Bulls must win this game in very cold c..nJil ,.-
to face West Virginia for the Big East Crown. USF 30 UConn 17
12. Syracuse at Louisville Orange don't play well outside ii
November. Come to think of it, they don't play well anywhere or .ii, lime
Louisville 58 Syracuse 7.
13. Marshall at Memphis The Herd suffered through their first 1, .s
ing season since 1983. Memphis h- not played up to expectation etlhci
DeAngelo Williams will be h: 'MU stop if they play like the,, dii
against ECU. Memphis 34 Mai 11 24.
14. Oklahoma State at Oklahoma This game was moved to this h.'l
iday weekend for the fans. Not a headliner like years past but a solid rival
ry. Oklahoma 31 OSU 16.
15. Mississippi at Mississippi State The "EGG BOWL" is always
fun game to watch. Ole Miss appears a slight favorite to win this one. Oli
Miss 27 MSU 20.
16. Notre Dame at Stanford Irish will go to a BCS Game with thi
win. ND 35 Stanford 17.
17. Georgia at Georgia Tech Jackets have beaten Miami an,
Auburn. That is impressive but the Dawgs will have none of it. UGA 34 G I
26.
18. Atlanta at Detroit It would not be Thanksgiving without th,
Lions on the tube. Always a good effort by the Lions on Turkey Da\
Detroit 24 Atlanta 21.
19. Denver at Dallas Dallas is another Thanksgiving Day team. Thi
is a game worth watching. Cowboys will rise to the occasion. Dallas 31
Denver 27.
20. Chicago at Tampa Bucs win their third straight. Tampa 2
Chicago 24.


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People are still arriving from the
North every day, buty even more
are returning North for
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Participation at koffee klatch, bingo
and card games is still down.
KOFFEE KLATCHf
The U.S. Pledge on Nov. 15 was
led'by Herv Kimball, the Canadian
Pledge by Sylvia Baker and the
prayer was led by Lee Roy
Behymer. the 50/50 winners were
Rosalie Folnsbee, Anne Defreitas
and Jane Christopher. The hosts this
week were Dewey and Nancy
Morrison and Wayne and Jean
Willis.
With attendance down,. I don't
believe the Love Barrel was full for
our Thanksgiving donation. Don't
forget the Love Barrel for the fami-
lies we donate to at Christmas.
BINGO
The paper special winner Nov. 11
was Marian Hollingsworth and the
winner on Nov. 14 was Clare Frick.
If you have not tried the card bingo
on Wednesday evenings, come out
and try it.
REMEMBERING


Funeral services were held in
Florida and Ontario for long-time
resident Lynda Solner, who passed,
away in August. A memorial service
was held Nov. 13 in Zolfo Springs
for Stew Waxler. Also, a memorial
service will be held Nov. 20 for for-
mer resident Leon Growe.
Maybe some of the residents who
'have been at Crystal Lake, for a few
years will remember George and
Phyllis Lemay of Smiths Falls,
Ontario, who resided on Morning
Glory Loop. George passed away a
number of years ago and Phyllis
passed away Oct. 26.
ACTIVITIES
Three game winners in shuffling
for Nov. 8 were Charlene Baker,
Sylvia Baker, Bernice English,'Bob
Funkhouser, Don Harkin and'
Dewey Morrison. Three game kwin-
ners for Nov. 15 were Ray Baker,
Wilma Behymer, Eleanor Dice,
Bernice English and Al Johnson.
Scores for card games, golf and
bowling will be reported when
more people arrive.
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Diaital E cts & SceneJronsitions


C~(Sony 17WT)


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