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    Section A: Main
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    Section A: Main: The Classifieds
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    Section B
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    Section C
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    Section C: Hardee Living
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The


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


105th Year, No. 51
3 Sections, Pages 30


Thursday, December 1, 2005


The


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Everyone over 65 has to make a
decision.
There's Meditare A, Medicare B,
and now Medicare D.
Social Security representatives
Jeff Vincent and Jeannie Clark
explained the Medicare D program
at a meeting for local senior citi-
zens on Tuesday. They are willing
to repeat this as needed.


Holiday


Happenings


Abound!
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
From films to floats. there \\ill be
plenty to see and do in do ntotn
S Wauchula this %weekend to cele-
brate the season
Traditions old and ne\ \ 'ill stuff
the stockings of youngg and old
from singers to shoppers
Presents to unv.rap include
Movies On Main. the Heartland
Chorale, the Arts & Crafts Sho%
Under the Oaks. the First Lnited
Methodist Church Bazaar. the
Chamber of Commerce Christmas
Parade and a Farmer's Market and
Flea Market.
The giving begins late Friday
afternoon and continues through
Saturday night
Here's a peek inside the pack-
ages:
Movies On Main
This brand-new Mlain Street
Wauchlila Inc. extent kicks off the "
holiday fun at 5 p.m. on Frida% in
Heritage' Park. at the corner of
Seventh and Main.
; Theie will be photos, \ith Santa
up until movie time, which, begins
at 6:30.
Then an up-to-date seasonal fam-
ily favorite will be shown. It's free,
and the title is a holiday surprise.
Bring a blanket, bring a chair.
Refreshments will be available on
site. .


Mystery


Medicare D is prescription drug
coverage, a new type of insurance
program recently established in
conjunction with Medicare. There
are two types of plans, one through
Medicare and one through a variety


of insurance companies which offer
various levels of coverage (see
attached chart).
There are 43 plans which offer
coverage to residents in Hardee
County. They divide into one to


Of


three plans by several companies,
each with different premiums,
deductibles, cost-sharing, percent .
of common drugs covered and mail
order or not.
Choosing a plan may depend on


which your pharmacy uses, the
costs of your medications and other
factors.
People may decide to keep the
drug plan and health coverage they
already have through their employ-


SKYVIEW SCHOOL


COURTESY PHOTO
The progress report is a good one for the new K-8 school currently under construction in Wauchula Hills. High marks go to roof-
ing, which is finished on most buildings. Assignments still needing completion include the administration building (center, top)
and the auditorium (right side, middle).. Extra credit goes to the cafeteria (center, bottom), where all the blanks have been filled
in with kitchen equipment. Multiple choices remaining for the contractor to pick include sidewalks, covered play areas, court-
yards and ball fields. The new school is on target for promotion at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year. This latest aerial
shows it seated just off U.S. 17 North at Maxwell Road.


D


ee or other retirement plan. They
will get a letter from their insurance
company explaining whether it is
best to keep their' current plan or
choose some other plan.
Under the federal regulations,
any basic program has a monthly
premium, deductible, and share of
costs (co-payment). There are
HMO (health maintenance organi-
zations), PPO (preferred provider
See MEDICARE D 5A




Father



Gets 3


Years
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A 35-year-old Ona man will
spend the next three years behind
bars for sexually assaulting his 12-
year-old daughter.
The split sentence handed down
last week in Hardee Circuit Court
by Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyel
includes 10 years of probation fol-
lowing the prison term.
Further, the judge explained to
the man whose name is being
withheld by The Herald-Advocate
to protect the identity of his victim
- that upon his release from prison
he may be subject to civil commit-
ment under the Jimmy Ryce Act.
And he will be registered as a
sexual predator.
It was all part of a plea agree-
ment worked out between defense
attorney William Fletcher and pros-
ecutor Gary R. Ellis to spare the
child the ordeal of a trial. The man
agreed to plead no contest to a lewd
molestation charge. A second
charge, of domestic battery, wag
dropped.
Doyel accepted the plea agree-
ment, warning the man that he may
have no contact with his daughter
nor with any child under 18. The
judge also assessed a $100 fine and
$747 in court costs.
The man had been arrested by
See FATHER 2A


S Heartland Chorale
Sounds of the season will fill the
S sanctuary 6f the First Baptist
Church of Wauchula on West Main
*Street .on Friday beginning at 7
p.m.
There will be 80 voices accom-
panied by 40 musicians from the
Imperial Symphony of Lakeland.
This is the second annual perfor-
mance by the Heartland Chorale.
Seating is limited for the popular
show, with tickets at $8. An over-
" flpw room will be available for
free-of-charge viewing on a 10-foot
screen.-
S See HOLIDAY 2A


WEATlER
DAZE G LOW. AM.
11123 68 so '42 000
11/24 68 47 0.00
11/25 78i 56 0.00
..11/26 82 54 0.0,
11/2 780 59 0o.o00
11/28 80 so6 0.00
1.1/29- 81 68 0.97
TOTAL" Rainfall to 11/29/05. 60.54
Same period last year- 62.74
SAnnual average 53.98a
s, Sourc.: nv. o Fl,. Ona' Rearc Cenrder

INDEX
Classifieds 6A
Courthouse Report.......5B
Community Calendar....5A
Crime Blotter............... 6B
Hardee-Living.............6C
Information Roundup...5A
Obits 4A
School Lunch Menus... 7C


Convenience Store, Upscale Community Draw Opposition


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Two of four' requests brought Uip
at the county's 'zoning meeting
recently drew heated :discussion.
One was not approved and one was
approved.
A rezone for 1.8 acres for a con-
venience store was continued to
Dec. 8 for more information and a
rezone of 88.40 acres for upscale
- single-family homes off Post Plant
Road was approved after lengthy
discussion.
Two other requests were unani-
mously approved without signifi-
cant discussion, except the reading
of the Planning and Zoning board
report entered into the record.
I A special exception was granted
to Abdon and Ofelia Rivera to
remove the hurricane-damaged
convenience store, gas pumps and
single-family mobile home at 7-
Mile Point, replacing them with a
3,200-square-foot convenience
store and fuel sales.
The rural center designation on
the land use plan allows for the-
store there. "Plus, it jis replacing an
existing one,' said Commissioner
Dale Johnson.
Terry. Thompson's request to
rezone 1.37 acres in a triangle par-
cel across West Main Street from
Paldao Acres for a single-family
home similar to those already built


was approved.
First on the commission zoning
agenda for the day was a request
from Sultana Razzaque to rezone
1.8 acres of a 6.81-acre parent par-
cel along East Main Street just past
Boyd Cowart Road for construction
of a convenience store with fuel
sales.
One of the 16 people who signed
the petition objecting .to the store
because of accidents at the Manley
Road/Boyd Cowart Road intersec-
tion with East Main Street and the
"certainty of increased traffic," was
Robert Ray Smith Sr., father of
Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith,
who abstained from voting to avoid
any appearance of conflict. '
Some of'those signing the peti-
tion lived on Prescott or. Griffin
roads, while others were nearer to
the vicinity on Manley, Boyd
Cowart or East Main.
Don Chancey, an architect repre-
senting the proposed owner, who
also owns a business in town, said
the convenience store was on a
state road, one of its top 10, a
major arterial and would serve traf-
fic on that road, not increase it. "It's
a $2.2 million store and will only
increase property values," he said.
"We have an obligation to use
plain old God-given sense. It will
change the character of the neigh-
borhood, it's across from homes.


It's not smart growth,", said
Johnson. "Our Comprehensive
Plan goal is to discourage sprawl, I
feel we should deny it," he added.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
agreed. 'If it was a mile closer to
town, maybe near Helena or the
pump store, not east of Boyd
Cowart, I'd feel different."
Chancey explained a state rile


saying that there cannot be two
such operations within two miles of
each other and the Circle K on the
east side of Wauchula is just over
two miles from this location.
"There has to be a residential base
to support the store, and there is
here," he said.
Johnson questioned alcohol sales
within 500 feet of the church at the


southeast corner of the nearby
-intersection. Chancey said it has to
be more than 300 feet from the
property line and is 370 feet.
Commissioners also discussed
aiming the store's lighting inward,
away from adjacent homes and
possibly changing the hours of
operation'from 6 a.m. to midnight
See RE-ZONES 3A


DOT: 'Bouncing' Bridge Normal


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Thompson Branch Bridge
over U. S. 17 north is "a normal
bridge."
Project engineer Rolando Luis
Jr., of URS Corp., explained the
bridge project in response to a com-
plaint from a local resident that it
was unsafe.
Luis is the project manager for
the company overseeing the four-
laning of U. S. 17 from Wauchula
to Zolfo Springs, which is being
done by Freedom Pipeline Corp.
He said Tuesday that an inspec-
tion had been done' and another,
final inspection will be done when
construction is complete, about
March 2006.


"This is a normal single-span
low-profile bridge, the kind that
uses AASHTO Class V girders with
16 concrete piles drilled into the
rock, and pile bearing caps under
the girders at the abutments. These
allow for natural movement of cold
and heat and the impact of 40-ton
semi .tractor-trailers.
"Since Class VI is the highest
level, this category is a'pretty heavy
designation for this type of bridge,
the same as warranted on all state
roads. The bridge is built to accom-
modate heavy loads,'"he said.
Luis said the four-laning project
is coming near the end. There were
delays for replacement of an arch
culvert just south of Main Street
and some weather delays.


ine milling and resurfacing on
the southbound portions and the
two new lanes should be completed
shortly. In the section where there
is a box culvert near the end of the
Zolfo Springs connection, traffic
will begin to switch over to the pew
pavement in December while cul-
verts and sodding is done along the
old portion of the road.
At the north end of the project,
which is temporarily reduced to
one-lane traffic, grading and sod-
ding should be completed shortly
and the traffic pattern restored.
When all the rest is done, there
will be a final layer or friction
course placed and striping done.
That should eliminate the bumps
while crossing the bridges between
Wauchula and Zolfo Springs.


24 Shopping Days

'Til Christmas


46
plus 4c sales tax


Medicare


Clues To The Confusion


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2A The Herald-Advocate, December 1, 2005


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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
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Arts & Crafts
The Wauchula Woman's Club
and the Wauchula Garden Club join
forces to present the annual Arts &
Crafts Under the Oaks.
The show and sale takes place
beneath the branches in the park
adjacent to the Garden Center at
313 W. Palmetto St. from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.
There will be crafts, plants and
baked goods to purchase, along
with food and drinks.
Church Bazaar
This annual favorite will be held
in the fellowship hall at the First
United Methodist' Church, 207 N.
Seventh Ave., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It features trash and treasures,
clothing, crafts, plants, baked
goods, fresh vegetables, jellies and
more.
Lunch will be served.
Christmas Parade
The Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce promises its annual
parade will be bigger and better
than ever this year. A record num-


DEPLOYMENT
A story in last week's edition
on the deployment of local
National Guardsmen to Iraq
gave an incomplete listing for
Sgt. Jason Johnson.
Waiting stateside for John-
son's return are his father,
Jack Johnson of ,Bowling
Green; his mother, Susan
Earle of Palmetto; and his sis-
ter, 'Stephanie Earle, also of
Palmetto. :
At The Herald-Advocate, we
want accuracy to be-a given,;
not just our goal. If you believe
we have printed an error in
fact, please call to report it. We
will review the information, and
if we find it needs correction or
clarification, we. will do so
here. To make a report, call
Managing Editor Cynthia Krahll
at 773-3255.


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Nutrition Notes


ber of floats at 31 looks to ful-
fill that promise.
The parade marches at 6 p.m.,
along Main Street from Florida
Avenue east to George Burris
Avenue, then south to Orange
Street and back to Florida Avenue.
Keeping the cadence will be.both
the junior and senior high school
bands.
Theme for this year's parade is
"Christmas Around the World."
There will be trophies for first-
and second-place winners in four
categories: church, RV park, com-
mercial and non-commercial.
The big finale will feature Santa
in a white Ford Mustang sleigh.

Markets
The monthly Farmer's Market
and Flea Market will fill Heritage
Park from 8 a.m. to noon on
Saturday.
This is the place to prepare for
holiday parties with the freshest of
ingredients for meals.
It's also the place to search out
that special holiday bargain.

Dinners
It's a taste-bud delight downtown
on Saturday. In addition to the
above-mentioned goodies, look for
barbecues at the Elks Lodge on
West Main Street and at Gillespie
Ministries on North Seventh
Avenue.
Both begin serving at 11 a.m.'




FATHER'
Continued From 1A
sheriff's Dep. Mixon Trammell on
May 21.
The 12-year-old had told author-
ities that she was in her bedroom
-sleeping when she was awakened
by her father's touch beneath her
pajamas.
When she removed his hand and
pulled up the bed covers, he forced
her hand onto his shorts. The child
struggled against him again, and he
grabbed her throat with one hand
and struck her face with the other,
she said.
The assault came to an end as the
child vaulted from the bed, snatch-
ing her father's cell phone and run-
ning from -.he house ,:, .ard SR 64.
Trammell arrested the father
about 1-1/2 hours later.


CHILDREN AND MILK
Some people seem to interpret the results of a new study incorrectly by
suggesting that milk drinking drives the problem of overweight among
American children. A closer look at the results affirms a weight-control
message long-given to adults: If you increase calorie consumption beyond -
your energy needs, you risk weight gain.
The study that raises the question about milk drinking followed more
than 12,800 American children aged 9 to 14 for three years. Those who
drank more than three servings of milk a day increased their weight rank-
ing according to the Body Mass Index (BMI) more than those who drank
less. One-percent and skim milk also contributed to greater weight gain, but
no one should be surprised that calories from even healthy foods can add
up.
In this study, the most important influence on the children's weight.
changes was not calcium, total milk consumption, or the kind of milk. The
child's total calorie intake was the decisive factor. Greater milk consump-
tion was only linked to weight gain when it was part of a higher-calorie diet.
The results suggest that milk was often consumed on top of other calorie-
containing drinks rather than instead of them.
Another study involving the same children showed that changes in
their use of sugar-added drinks influenced yearly changes in their BMI.
Further analysis showed that most of the change in their BMI readings was
related to changes in their total calorie consumption.
In another study among children aged 6 to 13, drinkingjnore than 12
ounces of sweetened beverages each day was linked to about a six-ounce
drop in milk consumption. Despite the drop in the amount of protein, cal-.,
cium and other nutrients the children experienced, their overall calorie,i
intake increased. When children drank more calories, they did not decrease:
calories from solid foods, so their total calories and weight gain increased.'
A study of younger children, aged 2 to 5, showed that, as long as their total
calorie intake remained the same, changes in their juice, milk or soda con-s:
sumption had no effect on their weight.
Overall, studies don't show that more milk leads to weight gain. Ini
another small study of 9-year-old girls, one group continued eating its usual
diet with about 9'60 milligrams (mg) of calcium, while another group ate atu
least 1,500 mg of calcium per day. The increase came from more milk,:
cheese, yogurt and (to a lesser degree) calcium-fortified juices and other
foods. The second group's calorie consumption was not regulated, so it rose
by an average of 150 calories per day. However, these girls did not gain
more in weight, BMI or body fat.
In a study of 9- to 14-per-old girls, greater calcium consumption was
actually linked with lower body fat, while greater soft drink consumption
led td higher weights. Likewise, in a study of children aged 5 to 9, at least
two servings of milk per day correlated with a lower BMI. Two servings is,_
the amount recommended to meet the calcium needs of 4- to 8-year-old,
children.
Increasing people's calcium consumption could affect ft metabolism
and help them lose weight. But further research is needed to confirm the;
limited adult studies that show when overall calories are reduced, eating;>
more dairy products or calcium promotes greater weight loss.
For now, the fight against childhood obesity should target the total'
amount of calories children eat, especially when they come from sweet-'r-
ened drinks that provide no added nutrition. Compared to 20 years ago.
young people drink less milk and consume larger portions of juice and.
sweetened drinks. Since studies show that almost 40 percent of people's
peak bone mass is established during adolescence, and even small deficits'i
seem to increase the lifetime risk of hip fracture, it is important for children:
to get the recommended amount of dairy foods. They should be more
active, too, so weight gain is less likely to occur.


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Junior ROTC Honors Deceased Veterans


COURTESY PHOTOS
Members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Hardee Senior High School recently recognized Hardee
County's fallen heroes by placing United State flags on their graves in honor of Veterans Day. Cadets worked together within their
allowed school time until their supply of flags was depleted. The salute to local veterans will continue on Memorial Day. The pub-
lic is asked to provide the JROTC with a detailed map to any county cemeteries desiring the service, and an accurate count of the
veterans buried there.


Cadet 2nd Lt. Goacher Yang salutes a deceased American vet-
eran during the flag display ceremony. Yang is a recruiting offi-
cer for the JROTC.


Cadet 2nd Lt. Toni Simpson plants the patriotic marker at the grave of a World War II veteran.


Cadets present arms to a Hardee County veteran.,


"There is no transition here, it's all
agriculture. There are no public ser-
vices to support this. We prefer
five-acre lots.
Chancey said the garbage truck
and other services would have to
come if there were 18 or 24 homes.
If it is Farm-Residential residents
can have chickens and cows."
Some of his prospective owners
were equestrians and would ride
horses there, he added.
Tim Estes, a Tampa resident with
property on nearby Goose Pond
Road said changing from A-1
would "create unfunded mandates,
so far from education, fire, safety
and other services." He referred to
Comp Plan sections L. 1.6 E about
avoiding clustering to protect
wildlife and maintain 80 percent
open space.
Charicey said the 80 percent


would be factored in. Each lot has a
limited maximum square footage
on which there could be something
built. The rest is open space,
whether for horses, cows or some
kind of recreation. "It's an open
element, by the area around the
home."
County Manager Lex Albritton
said the 80 percent, conservation
area applies to a conservation clus-
ter, not to this type of development.
"I would like us to have a conser-
vation cluster but we don't have
any such areas in the county now."
Bryant said at a recent workshop
with the commission, Planning and
Zoning Board members and real
estate agents, the issue of property
rights vs. a neighbor's rights was "a
fine line. What's good for you is
not always good for your neighbor.
We can't be only agriculture. It's a


long way from an ambulance, but
it's their choice. It's a hard deci-
sion."
Although a minimum of 780
square feet building is allowed in
F-R zoning, commissioners asked
Chancey if his developers would
commit to a stipulation of a min-
inum of 1,400 square feet plus
garage. Chancey said the developer
agreed.
Smith again pointed out that it
was a' total difference of six homes
and would there be better homes on
the 24. The commission approved it
4-1 with Johnson opposing it.
Later in the meeting, the com-
mission also reluctantly approved a
pair of minor subdivision plats.
One, entitled Grassland is at Fish
Branch Road. The other, Colt's
Corner,.is at Lonnie Shackelford
Road.







4A The Herald-Advocate, December 1, 2o05


Obituaries
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ROY DELBERT KUNKEL
Roy Delbert Kunkel, 86, of Dade
City died Monday, Nov. 10, 2005,
in Dade City.
Born March 12, 1919, in
Mandan, N.D. to James Kunkel and
Elsie Haag, he moved to Dade City
one year ago from Wauchula. He
was a WWII veteran and. retired
from Occidental Petroleum and
General Motors. He was a lifetime
member of the Moose Lodge and
the First Christian Church in
Wauchula.
He was preceded in death by a
son, Rodger Kunkel.
He is survived by his wife,
Wavellene J. Kunkel; one daughter,
Kaye Payne;, five grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; two step-
sons, Richard Miller and Theodore
Miller; three step-grandchildren;
and four step-great-grandchildren.
'Interment will take place in
Williams Center, Ohio.
Hodges Family Funeral Home
Dade City


CARL M. GRIFFITH
Carl M. Griffith, 78, of Fort
Meade, died Saturday, Nov. 26,
2005, at Bartow Regional Medical
Center.
Born March 10, 1927. in Mans-
field, Ohio, he had been a resident
of Fort Meade since 1998. A self-
employed entrepreneur, he hadalso
worked at Westinghouse Fisher
Body (now known as General
.Motors) and retired from the
Lexington (Ohio) School District
where he was irn charge of mainte-
nance at Lexington Elementary
School. He served in the U.S. Navy
in World War II. He, was. a member
of First Baptist Church of Fort
Meade.
Survivors are his wife, Lala
Griffith; one son Duane Griffith
and wife Liz of Falls Church, Vax;
three daughters, Debbie Bariels and.
husband Kelly of Gladwin, Mich.,
Dorrie Becker and husband Chris.
of Allegan, Mich. and Yvonne
Stanton and husband Warren of
Hutchinson, Kan.; one step-daugh-
ter Diane Mishey and husband
Gary of Bellville, Ohio; one sister
Anna Lautzheiser of Marisfield,,.
Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral .services were Tuesday,
Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist
Church of Fort Meade with the
Rev. Kenny, Slay officiating. In lieu
'"of flowers, memorial contributions.
may be made to Good News Camp,
3613 North M-30. Gladwin, Mich.
48.624.
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade


SHIRLEY ANNE HENNIG
Shirley Anne Hennig, of Zolfo
Springs, ,died Friday, Nov. 18,
2005, at home.
. She was born Jan. 30, 1933 to the
late Claud and Myrtle McIntosh in.
Brenham, Texas and 'was 'a long-
time resident of this area. She was
the administrator for the Visiting
Nurses Association from its incep-"
tion until her retirement in 1999.
Survivors are her husband, Jack
F. Hennig; one daughter, Cyndie
j.Hennig; and granddaughter, Cadie
Vessels.
Memorial services will ,,be,
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 at 2 p.m. at
the First United Methodist Church
'of Zolfo Springs.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


CURTIS N. PRINE
Curtis N. Prine, 67, of Bowling
Green, died Wednesday, Nov. 23,
2005, at Ellenton Hospice House in
Palmetto.
Born July 17, 1928 in Arcadia to
the late Curtis and Ruth Albritton
Prine, -he was a supervisor at the
phosphate mines.
He was preceded in death by his
wife Cleo.
Survivors are five children, John
Prine, Susan prine, Catherine
Easters, Pam Makowski and Curtis
Prine; eight grandchildren, Luke
Prine, Candy Prine, Ashley Prine,
Christopher Altieri, Bubba Makow-
ski, Pete Makowski, Shianne Prine
and Tyler Green; two great-grand-
children, Jada Altieri and Madison
Marple; sons-in-law, Larry Easters,
Thomas Garza and James Suggs;
and daughter-in-law, Laura Prine.
Graveside services were Satur-
day, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m. at Paynes
Creek Cemetery with the Rev. John
Brown officiating.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

RAYMOND EDWARD
WATERS
Raymond Edward Waters, 79, of.
Lakeland, died Wednesday,, Nov.
23, 2005 at Lakeland Regional
Medical Center.
Born Sept. 24, 1926 at Pahway,
.he was a lifelong resident of the
area. He was a supervisor at W. R.
Grace & Co. for 35 ,years and a
member of Eastside Church of the
Nazarene, Lakeland. He served 10
years as a.tech sergeant in the U. S.
Air Force and a staff sergeant in
the U. S. Army.
; He is survived by his wife of 35
years, Mary Waters of Lakeland;
one son, Rodney Waters, of
Lakeland; three daughters., Brenda
'Wells and Kristian Waters, both of
Lakeland and Mellissa Turner of
Fort Meade; a brother James
Waters of .Fort Meade; sister
Lorene Barnhart of Pierson: and
seven grandchildren..
'Visitation 'was Friday Nov. 25
from 6 to 8 p.m. at McLean Funeral
Home. Funeral services were Sat-
urday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. at the
funeral home, followed by inter,
ment in Evergreen Cemetery in
Fort Meade.
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade

WILSON L. GINWRIGHT
Wilson L. Ginwright. 35. of
Tampa. died Decemler 25, 2004.
He was a former resident of
Bowling Green for many years. At
the time of his death he was a resi-
dent at the V.A. Nursing home in
Tampa. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1941 through 1945 and was
discharged with the rank of Staff
Sergeant. He participated in five
invasions and saw combat in North
Affica and Europe. He was award-
ed the Purple Heart, Bronze Star,
Bronze Star- with an Oak Leaf
Cluster, Silver Star, and was nomi-
nated for the Congressional Medal
of Honor.
He was preceded in death by -his
parents, three sisters and a brother.
He is survived by one sister,
Willie Vie Shields and 16 nieces,
and nephews. ..
A funeral service with his cre-
"-mated remains ivill be held at li..
-,a.m. on Monday, Dec.. 5, at
Bowling Green-Cemetery, Bowling
Green with military honors.
MacDonald Funeral Home
Tampa


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The Growing Needs
of Cancer Survivors
The number of cancer survivors
anyone ever diagnosed with -an-
cer and still alive in the United
States has more than tripled in the
past 30 years. There were 9.8 mil-
lion of them in 2001, the last year
for which accurate numbers are
available. These survivors have
special physical, psychological and
economic effects that need to be
addressed.
The improvement in survival
rates is an astonishing medical suc-
cess. Only 50 percent of adults
diagnosed with canceE in 1974-76
could expect to be alive five years
later. For those diagnosed in 1995-
2000, 64 percent are"expected to
live for five years. The actual sur-
vival rate is much higher for sore
types of cancer. Among children, 75
percent diagnosed with cancerr in
1991-2000 are expected to reach
adulthood.
A recent report from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and the National Cancer
Institute (NCI) attributes, the
increased cancer survival rates to
earlier diagnoses, better treatments,
prevention of related diseases and a
drop in cancer recurrence.
As a result of better survival
rates, long-term care for cancer sur-
vivors has grown in importance.
The need will further increase as
Baby Boomes age, because 60 per-
cent of all newly diagnosed cancers
occur in people at least 65 years
old. The increasing number: of
adults who survive childhood can-
cer will place more demands on the
nation's health system.
Although researchers are trying
to develop successful cancer treat-
ments that have fewer late effects,
more work must be done. For
example, late effects seen in child-
hood cancer sur'\ivors include sec-
ond cancers; damage to the heart,
lungs and kidneys;, and loss of fer-
tility. Testicular cancer, the most
common cancer in young men, now
has a 10-year survival rate of 85-90
percent. But survivors of this cancer
ha\e an increased tendency to
develop -heart risks like high blood
pressure.
The most important thing that
cancer survivors like everyone
else can do to help themselves is
to take better' care of themselves.
Although more research i. urgently
needed about specific nutritional
, dvice for can der suri\ ori. a
healthy lifestyle is the best place to.
start. The American Institute for
Cancer Research (AICR) recom-'
mends eating a mainly plant-based
diet rich in a variety of vegetables
and fruits, limiting or .avoiding
alcohol, restricting fatiNy and high-
sodium foods, steering clear of
charred food, maintaining a health3
weight and exercising regularly. For
more survivor information, visit
www.aicr.org/survivor.
Many cancer survivors, how ever,


turn to a wide range of supple-
ments. These may be ineffective or
possibly damaging. Antioxidants,
which seem to help prevent cancer
development when derived from
foods in' a balanced diet, might
actually work against cancer treat-
ments when taken as supplements.
For the present, AICR advises can-
cer survivors to eat a balanced diet
an avoid supplements, except possi-
bly a multivitamin with no more
than 100 percent Daily Value (DV).
In addition to healthy. eating,
moderate exercise seems likely to
offer benefits during and, after' can-
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sense of'well being, schools. Photos and write-
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survivor's need for weight control. events, and must include
Overweight and weight gain during firstudents and teachers.
treatment has been linked to lower Identify photos front to
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showed most breast cancer sur- Deadline for submissions
vivors are not getting recommended is 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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organizations), special needs and
fee for service plans. In Hardee
County, most physicians and phar-
macies are on the fee for service
plan.,
Medicare Part, A helps cover
inpatient hospital, hospice, skilled
nursing care following at least three
days of hospitalization, and some
home health care. For most people,
there is no cost for Part A, which is
covered by taxes paid during work-
ing years. A person may apply for
this three months before they
become 65 and up to three months
later..
Medicare. Part B is for doctors'
1 services and outpatient care (lab, x-
ray etc.) The premium for this will
go from $78.20 this year to $88.50
a month in 2006. Usually, it is
deducted from a person's Social
Security benefit.
Medicare Part D covers drug
costs, met through a Medicare or
insurance plan. In some instances,
the premiums for ,drug coverage.
will be fully or partially paid. All
people also on Medicaid will have
their D premiums paid. Others may
be eligible for all or a portion of
.premium payment, depending on
their income and assets:
Application is made through the
Social Security office.


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


ADVERTISEMENT
PROJECT: LIFT STATION PUMPS

1. The City of Wauchula is accepting bids for two (2),
six (6") inch, multi-purpose, heavy duty, dry & self,-5rim-
ing centrifugal trash pumps. Sealed bids will be
received by the City of Wauchula', Florida at City
Administration. Building, 126 South 7th Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida', December 28, 2005 until 2:00 PM
(Local Time).

2. The City of Wauchula reserves the right to hold all
bids for a maximum period of 60 days prior to awarding
the contract or rejecting all bids.

3. At the time mentioned above, bidding will be closed
and those proposals received will be publicly opened
and read aloud in the Office.

4. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms fur-
nished by the City of Wauchula. Each proposal sub-
mitted shall be placed with all required attachments in
a sealed envelope, and this envelope shall in turn be
placed in a 9 X 12 inch envelope. Both envelopes must


be sealed and marked at follows:

Bids For The Project:
Wauch
To Be Opened: ,Decen
2:00PM (Local Time)
Company Submitting Bid:


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nber 28,


2005 at


5. Copies of specifications and requirements will be
available after November 30, 2005, and may be exam-
ined at no expense at the office of Richard D. Giroux,
City Manager, City of Wauchula, (863) 773-3535.

6. Specifications may be obtained after November 30,
2005 for a fee of $5 per set from the city manager's
office located at 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula,
Florida between the hours of 8:00 AM 5:00 PM,
Monday Friday.

7. Any questions relative to this project shall be
addressed no. later than Noon December 21, 2005, in
writing to the city manager at the above, address.
Copies of written responses will be provided to allr
prospective Bidders who purchase bidding contract
documents.

8. No proposals may withdrawn after the scheduled


closing time 'for the receipt of proposals for a
60 days. ..

City Manager, R. Giroux
126 South 7th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873; ,
,(863) 773-3131


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MEDICARE D
Continued From 1A
Income must be within 15(
cent of the federal poverty
For one person, that is $14,35
two people, it is $19,355. (In
is a combination of earned
unearned monies and in-kind
port and maintenance up to
per month.)
Resources are liquid (those
could be converted to cash v
20 days) and non-liquid (e
value of assets and real estate
. than one's home). Vehicles, h
hold goods and personal effec
not considered. There are
other excludable resources.
resource level for one pers
$10,000,for two $20,000.
The various drug plans all
some restrictions. They in
only prescription drugs,
name or generic, and only
purchased in the United Stat
some cases, biologically necf
insulin and its supplies will be
ered.
Medicare and insurance c(
ny D coverage must meet min
levels. Monthly premiums
from a low of $10 to as mu
$100. Most insurance coram
and the Medicare D coverage
gram offer a deductible ra
from $0 to the maximum of $
After the deductible is met,
pie pay a portion of the next $
in drug costs. These co-pays
from company to company.
$2,251 to $5,100 in total drug
they may have to pay a large
tion. Above $5,101 in costs, tl
very little out-of-pocket exi
(usually a five percent co-pa)
Which plan people c
depends on four factors: cov
cost. convenience and security
While all plans cover brar
generic medicines, none covy
the possible drugs ori the rr
Some cover as much as 94 p
Sof them, some as little,as 7
cent. Some will cover mail
medications, some will not.
will allow purchase of med
on a 90-day basis, some onl!
.30-day basis.


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Rules On Canker
Update Tomorrow
The latest information on the
citrus canker eradication pro-
gram and, its rules and regula-
tions will be available tomorrow
(Friday).
The program is from 9 to 11
a.m. at the Agri-Civic Center,
515 Civic Drive (off Stenstrom
and Altman Roads), Wauchula.
For more information, call the
Citrus Canker statewide help
line at 1-800-282-5153.

7 Post Office To
Collect Toys
The U. S. Postal Service "Toys
For Tots" Christmas letter carri-
ers' toy drive continues through
Friday. Toys collected will be
given to needy and disadvan-
taged children in Hardee
County.
Residents can place a new
unwrapped toy by their mail-
boxes or drop them off at their
local post office. Mark them for
the age and sex of child.
Volunteers to assist in distribut-
ing them can call D. Williams-
Tatis at the Bowling Green Post
Office (375-3186).







TUESDAY. DEC. 6
/West Central Florida Area
Agency on Aging Inc. directors
open meeting, 5905 Brecken-
ridge Parkway, Suite F., Tampa,
10 a.m.-noon.
VZolfo Springs Elementary
School advisory council meeting
on School Improvement Plan,
K-8 update and progress moni-
toring, media center, 4" School-
house Road, Zolfo Springs, 6
p.m.,

THURSDAY, DEC. 8
VHardee County Commis-
sion, biweekly meeting and zon-
ing hearings, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
am.
V'Hardee .County School
Board, media center, Hardee
Junior High School, 200 S.
Florida'Ave., Wauchula, work-
shop on K-8 transition, 4 p.m.,
regular meeting 5 p.m.


Name

Aetna Medicare
America's Health Choice
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Fla. Inc.
Cigna Health Care
Coventry AvantraRx
Humana Inc.
Medco-Health Solutions Inc-YourRx
MEMBERHEALTH-Community Care Rx
Pacific Life & Health Ins. Co.-Pacificare


No. of Plans

3
I1
2
3
3
3


Choosing a D plan may depend
on your medications ar whether
they are covered by a certain plan.
Each plan has a formulary or list of
drugs it will cover. It might be"best
to choose one that covers your most
expensive medications.
Various plans which provide cer-
tain medications can be found by
calling 1-800-MEDICARE or
going to the internet site
www.medicare.gov and following
the finder tool.
Premium costs vary, as noted
above.
Convenience is affected by
whether your pharmacy has a con-
tract with that particular insurance
company. For instance, Pete's
Pharmacy does not have a contract
with Humana but Winn-Dixie does.
Security may not seem important
now to a person who takes very lit-
tle medicine. But a heart, stroke or
other catastrophic illness could
change that situation.' The open
enrollment period for Medicare D
coverage began Nov. 15 and con-
tinues through May 15, 2006.
There is a penalty of one percent
per month for signing up for
Medicare D coverage after May 15.
After May 15, there will only be
an annual' enrollment period Nov.
15 to Dec. 31. A person can also
change plans at that annual enroll-
ment time if he is dissatisfied with
the plan he has chosen.
People can apply for assistance
with premium payments ata visit
by a Social Security representative
such as Tuesday's meeting, go on-
line at www.socialsecurity.gov or
visit the local office.
The nearest Social Security
office is at. 210 Sebring Square
Shopping Center, across from the
Wal-Mart on U. S. 27. Turn at the
light on Scenic View Highway,
then turn into the shopping center
by Homer's and proceed to just
below Office Max. The office is
next to the Chinese restaurant. It
may be best to call first (1-800-
772-1213) for an appointment.
Clark will be at the Sebring
Library on'Saturday between 9:30
a.m. arid 12:30. p.m. She and
Vincent will.also visit other loca-
tions'as they are arranged by call-
ing the above office number.


Phone No.

1-800-213-4599
1-800-308-9823
1-800-876-2227
1-800-735-1459
1-800-882-3822
1-800-281-6918
,1-800-758-3605
1-866-684-5353
1-800-943-3999
1-800-845-2551
1-866-282-3235


2 1-866-552-6106
1 1-888-858-8572
3 1-866-892-5353
1 1-866-524-4164
2 1-888-867-5564
2 1-866-690-4824
3 1-888-423-5252


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-21

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance
number 2005-21 .will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final
reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 12"h day of December,
2005, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City
Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard
with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE 2005-21

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A ZONE OR AREA OUTSIDE
OF ITS CORPORATE LIMITS PURSUANT, TO CHAPTER 180,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF SAID
CHAPTER; PROVIDING A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SAID ZONE OR
AREA; PROVIDING THAT SAID ZONE OR AREA SHALL NOT
EXTEND MORE THAN FIVE (5) MILES FROM THE CURRENT
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby
advises that, if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and
that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basisof
any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
.Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its
programs or activities.. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as, provided for in the
Americans with Disabilities Act or Shction 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at
(863)773-3131.

s/ Clarissa Abbott


Clifford M. Ables, II, Esquire
Attorney for City of Wauchula
Ables & Ritenour. P.A.
202 West Main Street
Suite 103F : -
Wauchula, Florida 33873


CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula


I %Robin\ClTY OF W'AUCHULAtPublic NoiucesNonice of Public Hear ing2nd Rdg Ord.,2005-21.wpd


EXHIBIT B

DESCRIPTION OF
CITY OF WAUCHULA
WATER AND WASTEWATER CHAPTER 180 RESERVE AREA

The Water and Wastewater Chapter 180 Reserve Area is as follows:

Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 24, Township 34 South, Range 24
East
Sections 25, 26,27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, Township 33 South, Range 25 East
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6, 7,8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18, and 19, Township 34
South, Range 25 East
North % of Sections 20 and :21, Township 34 South, Range 25 East
North 1A of Section 22 West of U.S. Highway 17, Township 34 South, Range 25
East
Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34, Township 33 South, Range 26 East
Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10,16, 17, and 18, Township 34 South, Range 26 East
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781-4445. 12:1-8p
TOYOTA 2000 4-Runner Limited,
93,000 miles. 863-773-4301. 12:1-8p
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY, loaded, $5,000.
375-4068. 12:1 p
1972 FORD MUSTANG, runs good,
new brakes, needs some body work,
$1500 Firm. 773-4698. 11:17-12:15p


1995 MERCURY COUGAR XR7, cold
AC, $1,000. Call Larry 781-0321.12:1 p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p


16' BOAT, motor needs work, $750
OBO. 735-1289. 12:1p


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


U Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc
O 306 N 6th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873
Counterperson wanted.
C _, Please apply in person.
No information by phone.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Drug free workplace Must pass Drug Test.
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HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFF16EIS NOW
HIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI ERS,
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, COMM NICA-
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.
Mondaythrough Friday. For further details call 863-773-0304
ext 211 E.O.E. cill:24,12:ic







SCirus Removal* Land Clearing
1backboe Work
ond digging Ditch (Cleaning
nrivewas ebblegKock etc.



.-' e Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-0412
Agnet
S158*17*9761
Relerences Provided Upon Requests cl8:8tfc


*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.
*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.
.3 BR 2 Bth concrete block home w/20 acres good bearing citrus
grove in Western Hardee County. Call today for details.
*45 acres Western Hardee County $9,500.00 per acre.
*67 beautiful woods and pasture. Conveniently located within one
s mile of college, Best Western, and Highway 17, in projected growth
area. 600 ft. from Peace River. $15,000 per acre.
Check out this 3/2 home built in 2004 on 5 beautiful acres in a great
location. Country Ihome with front and back porches. Call today.
$380,000.00.
*Two 22.5 Acre tracts in Western Hardee County. Good homesite.
Quiet and peaceful. $13,500 to $15,000 per acre.
*Nice 3/2 MH on 2.5 Acres. Family room and Living room.
Hardwood floors. Well maintained. $129,900.
.9.74 acres with a 1 to 2 acre stocked lake. Good area. Awesome
homesite. $200,000.
*5 acre tract cleared ready for homesite. Nice area $110,000.
LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! 2, 5, 10 acre tracts available for building sites. 12Ac


WOOD CHINA CABINET $250; Lazy-
Boy sofa recliner on each end, like
new $300; chair w/matching ottoman
$50.773-2396 leave message. 12:1 p


EXPERIENCED DRIVER, Class A CDL,
motivated, dependable, benefits and
paid holidays, DFWP. Keen Farm and
Grove. Call Patty (941) 737-1484.
12:1p
EXPERIENCED SPREADER truck dri-
ver, Class D license, motivated,
dependable, benefits and paid holl-
days, DFWR Keen Farm and Grove.
Call Patty (941) 737-1484. 12:1p
BJD ENTERPRISES, INC., 182 Boyd
Cowart Rd., Wauchula. Dump truck
drivers needed. Stop by office for
application. Drug-Free Workplace.
12:1c


CHILD CARE TEACHER Full time
position avallabe for 3 year old class-
room. Training and experience help-
ful. Drug free workplace. EOE.
Contact Vera Tapley at 863-735-0110.
11:24-12:1 c
FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER needed.
Only experienced with Quickbooks
and payrolls need apply. Please send
resume to: Box "B", RP.O. Box 338,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 11:24-12:1 p
CONSTRUCTION WORKER needed.
Experience a plus. Will train right per-
son. Must have valid drivers license
and reliable transportation. 863-773-
4779. 12:1c
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-
LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning
persons. Full or part-time, Duette
Country Store. Intersection of SR62 &
CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at
(941) 776-1097. 7:21 tfc


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.1 7c tfc
11:170 tic


We Have Buyers!


We Need Listings!


Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Or email us at:theseegroup@earthlink.net c12:1c


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 # (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFW.
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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Full-time. Must have experience with painting, plumbing, electri-
cal and have a clean driving record.
Apply in person at:
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
401 Orange Place ,
Wauchula, FL 33873
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HARDEE VERTICAL BLINDS
Custom Made Vertical And Horizontal Blinds




Call Today
773-2477 or 273-0125 I


PARKER FILL DIRT
DEMOLITION
Fill Dirt* Tree Removal Stump Removal*
Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing *
Shell Clay *Top Soil Bulldozer *
*. Dump Trucks *
(863) 735-2415 A:to


LIBRARY ASSI TANT
Pay rate: $8.46 $11.10
Wanted for the Hardee County Public Library. Applicant should
have knowledge of library procedures and techniques plus cleri-
cal experience, including filing. Willingness to work weekends
and evenings. Ability to push loaded book carts and handle
heavy boxes.
Computer knowledge required.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit
Applications to the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey
Road; Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863)
773-2154. Position closes at 5:00 p.m., December 8, 2005.
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107 W. Main Street
Topsy See wauchula, FL 33873
RA ESTATE 773-5994


NEW LISTING: 5 secluded acres with fishing pond. 3BR/2B 1990 M/H
tin roof with wood siding. Includes all appliances. $119,500.
Large acreage available. Call for info.
NEW LISTING: New 2005 DW Mobile Home. 4BR/2B, 2165 sq. ft. All
appliances-mostly furnished. 11/4 AC. $139,000.
NEW LISTING: 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000.
10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre.


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 houristarting 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 hour4o 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. in.n.


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WORK @ HOME. Earn $450-
$1500/month PT. $2000-$4500 FT.
www.Home303.com or (303) 292-
9959. 11:3-12:1p


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


5105 N. Hwy 17* Bowling Green.
OU-TRE ARE N ALE EERYAY


Open: .
,Mon Sat,
8:00 -5:00
375-4461


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


BoEspino
Auto Technician




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 onh
county web site: ,,vwvv.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,lc



Fl[res & F lo[esInci


Realtor m
. -... 220 N: 6th Avenue
SWa4 t t~TIFbriida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net


SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
""Excellent Location & Great Home 3BR/2BA CB home with
approximately 2.200 sq. ft. of living area and a 2 car garage. Located
just west of Wauchula on 10 acres. Close to schools, shopping and down-
town. Home has new roof, new insulation, new stucco and fresh paint.
Take a look at it today call for )our appointment. Asking $469,900.
Nature at its's Best Spacious New Land Listing in Zolfo
secluded home located off Murph3 Springs- 5 acres fronting Sasser
Road in South 11estern Hardee Road with pond. Great for resi-
Counts. 7.5t+ acres surrounded bi denial construction or mobile
Florida Native woodlands. Stocked home. Asking $92.500.
Pond, several outbuildings and 5 Acres Fronting Kazen Road -
state of the art dog pens: This is Ready for new home construction.
definalely a MUST SEE TO Minor Restrictions. Asking
APPRECIATE. ALL THIS FOR $110,000.
ONLY $3.99000.. Large Corner Lot-3 BR/2BA
Location Location Location! Large frame home within
3BR/2BA CB Home with Pole Barn Wauchula cilt limits. Lots of
on 5 ACRES ON S. HWY 17. potential Asking $205,000.
Ceramic tile floors, Carpet in bed- 5 Acre Tract Located approxi-
rooms, Fireplace and Updated mately 4 miles east of Wauchula on
Kitchen. Asking $298,000.00. the corner of Bailey and Main.
MLS#177747. Good Location for New Home
2 Stor) Home in Ri6erieu Very Construction or Mobile Home.
well maintained .3 BR/2 BA CB Asking $110,000.
wilh central air & heat.. Nicely Prime Property 11 acres 2
landscaped yard with front and Great Home sites close to
back screened porch. 1,966 heated Wauchula on Webb Road. Fenced'
square feet. Move in, ready every- and power nearby. Asking
thing that you.have been looking $220.000.00.
for and so much more. Asking Brand New Mobile Home -
$179,900. MLS#178258. 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with
This really is a great investment Central Air & Heat located in
opportunity -2 CB Duplexes=4 Bowling Green on spacious lot.
Rental Opportunities. Very well MOVE RIGHT IN !!
maintained on nice quieJ neighbor- $69.900.00.
hood. Buy one or both. Being Duplex in Bowling Green -
offered at $157,000 per duplex. 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot,
close to elementary school &
church. Asking $69.000.


Noey Flores John Freeman Amianda Mlishoe 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
-r1ake your Real Estate dreams come true.**

*All of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net

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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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.
11:24-12:1c


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
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.
11:24-12:1c


B&L, CITRUS, INC., 182 Boyd Cowart-
Rd., Wauchula. Looking for depend-,
able, hard working semi-drivers to.
haul fruit. Stop by office to pick up
application. Drug-Free Workplace. :
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4 BR/ 2B BLOCK HOME, 5051 Central.
Ave., Bowling Green. Reduced to
$119,000 781-1062. 12:1c
TheHerldAdvoat
PRNTR -PULSHR
P..Bx38W tihlF 37


HELP WANTED

Convenience store-Cashiers

needed. Must speak Spanish.

Top pay. Apply in person.,

5196 Hwy 64 West, On3a.
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Client Advocate
H.S. Diploma or GED required. This position is work-
ing with clients in a Domestic Violence Shelter in
Sebring. Bi-lingual a plus. Full-time 4 pm 12 am
shift available. Competitive pay and benefits.
Contact Joy or Liz @ 863-413-3077 for details or
mail a resume to H.R. Dept. PO Box 1559 Bartow, FL
33831 or e-mail employment@peace-river.com.
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HELP WANTED
Experienced receptionist/billing clerk for
busy law office. Applicant should be pro-
fessional, self-motivated, detail-oriented, &
computer literate. Send resume to:,
Kenneth B. Evers, P.O. Drawer 1308,
Wauchula, FL 33873.
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PRICE REDUCED! OSersized lot in a veY desirable subdivision! City
water & electric available. This is a great area to build your new home.
Reduced to $32,500. Call Mary today!
NEW LISTING! What an opportunity! Approximately 215 acres of grove,
37 wooded acres and two 3BR/2BA homes each on 6 acres of cleared land.
The possibilities are endless for this 264 acres! Call our ornce for details!
1,808 ac. of beautiful Central Florida ranch land located in Polk Count
just minutes from Hardee County or Highlands County. Charlie Creek
runs through this property. Owner will divide! Asking $12,500 per acre.
Call for details!
3,242 ac. of prime development property located in manatee County, with
3.7 miles of paved road frontage and over 3 miles along the Myakka Riser.
This property already'has two single family homes, equipment barns, cow
pens and six wells with diesel power units! Will sell in 2 tracts! Call Bruce
ShaIckelford for details!
2,060 ac SR 70 e lanatee County ranch/deselopment property. Over 85a
uplands. Two small houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Call Ben
Gibson for details.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
33 ac commercial development site on Highway 17 North. Lots of poten-.
tial! Call Joe Smith for price, location and details!
Approximately 74 ac near Wauchula with paved road frontage. Zoned FR-
1. DeSelopment potential! Listed at $19,500 per acre!
83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads.
Currently zoned FR-1. $20,000 per acre. 4
122 acres derelopent property on UllS 98 near US 27. Presently a good
quality citrus groSe. Offered at $16,000 per acre!
3BR/1 1/2 BA House and 10 acres, near town on a paved road. Asking,
$250,000!
Good home sites on paved road! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road.
Listed for $19,500 per acre!
1.37 ac lot perfect for building a house! Close to town with city electric
available. Located on paved county road. Asking $49,500.
804 W Palmetto St, Wauchula. Beautifully restored vintage home. Main
house has 2 BR, 2 baths, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, recessed lighting,
10' ceilings. Kitchen appliances included. New roof in 2002, new thermal
windows in main house. Central heat and air. Unique circular screened
porch, large screened lanai. Includes guest quarters or one BR, I bath
apartment. Double garage! Listed for only $265,000!
Highlands County! We have listings! Call John Gross for more informa-

oJames V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
S'icn Sales Associates l
wi w ralier n. ucrs)u I


Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800
Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851
Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358


Robert Jo
Brian Poh
John H. G


nes (863)781-1423
il (863) 773-6563
"ross (863) 273-1017


We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing
c,12 ic Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.


3 BR/2 BA, 2160 SF, outside of
Wauchula, $265,000. (863) 773-5894.
11:10-12:8p


PAPERED BEEF MASTER BULL, 4
years old, proven, $1200. (863) 559-
1469. 12:1p


MANUAL TREADMILL, excellent con-
dition, $50. Days 773-6888;
evenings/weekends 773-6883. 12:1c
dELL COLOR PRINTER, brand new in
box, $50. 773-3255. 12:1-8dh


2004 POULAN RIDING mower, 38" cut,
$1000. 735-0823. 12:1p


1Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT, INC.

Fill Dirt Rock Sand
Driveways/Culverts


Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490


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Mobile:


William M. Gilliard
Sales Agent
Hardee, DeSoto,
Highlands & Polk


Zolfo Springs
(941) 456-6507


Phone:
(863) 735-1623


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1/2 mile N. of WalMart

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iJoe L7Davis
1(863)773-2128

E" (83 REALTORS
EAOR JOE L. DAVIS Y
REALTOR JOEL. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Kenny Sanders
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! Roomy 5 BR,
3 bath CB home, 3500 SF on
2 acs. $200,000!
BACK ON THE MARKET!
Nice home in Knollwood.
Approximately 3000 total SF.
Very comfortable home with 4
BR, 2 bath, 2.5 car garage.
Beautiful oaks, high & dry.
$230,000!
Is this the home you've been
waiting for? 3 BR, 2 bath CB
home has 2030 SF living area,
sizeable lot, close to town. New
roof, soffit, shutters and carpet.
$129,500!
Palmetto Ridge Subdivision: 3
beautiful homesites on 15 acs.
3 miles west of Zolfo Springs.
Good scrub land with oaks and
deer. $375,000!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
18 acs. prime development.
South side of Bowling Green.
Future land use is Highway
Mixed Use. $622,000!
34.4 ac. Valencia grove with
red & green jets. Good produc-
er. $18,000/ac! -
REDUCED! Remodeled 3 BR, I
bath home in Bowling Green
has updated plumbing, electri-
cal system, A/C and heating,
wrap around porch. Includes
large corner lot. Now only
$89,000! Currently zoned com-
mercial.


2 BR, I bath home in Bowling
Green. Has new roof, subfloors,
drywall & doors. Large lot, can
accommodate second home.
$45,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes & I office.
$1,000,000!
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!
Excellent secluded homesite at
end of county road in
Sweetwater. Currently in E&M
citrus grove. $15,500/ac!
Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the
Iverness area. Two minutes
from boat landing to the
Withlacootchee. One tract has
well, septic & electric plus fill
for your home. $60,000!
Owner highly motivated! This
22.5 acs. is complete with out-
standing 3 BR, 2 bath modular

home with caged pool & large
screened lanai. Many oher
extras inside and out. $590,000!
4 BR 2 bath home in Golfview
with 2457 livingSF. New A/C
1 yr old rooT, in ground
screened pool, landscaped yard,
and appliances. $250,00!
18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 FL
Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame
home included. $500,000!
38 ac. grove with county rd
frontage in SW Hardee Co.
$550,000!
Outstanding 2BR, 2 bath cus-
tom home with office on 5 acs.
Beautifully landscaped yard
with horse barn. This is a must
see. $448,000!


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Classifieds


AQUARIUM, 55 AND 40 gallons on
stand, $150; futon bed and mattress,
black $50. 863-375-2964 or 863-781-
4797. 12:1 p
GRAVLEY COMMERCIAL lawnmower,
50" cut, $1200. 375-4068. 12:1 p
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. 11:3-12:1 p


1984 TIDWELL M/H needs repair. Best
Offer. 863-832-0312. 12:1 p
WAUCHULA 12x36 w/Florida room,
corner lot, completely furnished,
clean, new carpet, Little Charlie Creek
RV Park, $18,000. (828) 775-9639.
11:17p-12:15p


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BANKRUPTCY


$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Train in Florida
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800-383-7364
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TRAILER, Florida room, patio, carport.
Adult RV park. Seasonal or year round
J863) 767-1215. 11:24-12:1 p


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.
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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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MALE black & calico cat, needs good
home. 863-245-6989. 12:1-8p
LAB MIX PUPPIES, free to good
home, 6 weeks. 773-3046. 12:1 nc

He who angers you conquers
you.


$ RE-OPEN.


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Sunday
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Water
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Bowling Green Flea Market

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Vacant corner lot 62x175, located on West Main St., Wauchula. In the
downtown Historical district, building ready. $175,000.
5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000.
Large frame home, 3 BR, 1 bath, 4428 Central Ave., Bowling Green.
$72,500.
309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.
421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000.
170 College Lane, 2J$I B(h Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500).
22 acres MOL Grovedeep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. .64E.
W/MH. -


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TWO LOTS 1/4 ACRE EACH. Zoned
mobile home/residential, shade trees,
secluded, water, Village at Charlie
Creek, Hwy. 64. Asking 20K each. By
owner 863-464-0917. 11:10-1:12p
3 BR/ 2 BA, 2 car garage, 1 1/3 ac., 2
wells, septic, $215,000. (863) 699-
9200 or (863) 559-3794. 12:1-8p
105'x145' LOT FOR SALE in ZS city
limits. City water, sewer, cleared,
ready to build, $25,000. 781-6396.
11:24-12:1p
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, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT sizes. Jack UIIrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 12:1c


You Have
The Power
At Suburban Propane, we
have been satisfying the
needs of our 750,000
customers for over 75
years. We are currently ,
looking for a:
DELIVERY ROUTE
SALESPERSON
The successful candidate will
be responsible for
; providing safe, reliable,
prompt and courteous delivery
of propane gas to private and
commercial accounts.
Qualifications include a High
School diploma or equivalent
with prior propane gas deliv-
ery experience preferred.
Must possess a CDL with a
clean driving record. We are
looking for a strong team
player with excellent customer
service skills who is able to
adjust to a changing work
schedule with after hours
emergency call-outs. Some
heavy lifting is required.
You will be rewarded with a
competitive salary, bonus and
benefits package. Please for-
ward your resume and salary
requirements to:I.-;
Suburban Propa wn
518 S. 6th St.
Wauchula, FL 33873
As part of our hiring process,
background checks and
pre-employment drug tests
are performed..
: www.suburbanpropane.com
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ATTENTION! The Federall Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation.- Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women, tfc-dh


RAUL TOWING SERVICE. We buy and
sell new and used cars. We buy junk
cars. Good deals. 863-781-1007.
12:1p
WE TRAIN CHILDREN and adults to
ride horse's; including horse tricks.
and barrel racing. Cow, horse and calf :
for sale. We deliver. Bellota Ranch,
Raul and Almara, Wauchula. 863-781-
1007. 12:1p


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobeaf Corvieo Troo Trimming
Complete Trooee Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089
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Licensed a Insured Aeeopt M/C a Visa


"On The JoO


RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor -'
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045925
Bill Reschke cl4:21tfc License CBC-12430



THE NUMBER TO KNOW


24-Houp Emergency Towing Lowst PossIle Rates Fast, Relable Service


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U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green cl519tfc.


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REALTYINC. I
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
Buyers Available -
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
WHAT A.BONUS! 12x20 workshop/storage space with
concrete floor and electricity PLUS a lovely, move-ih
ready-3B/2Bth, built in 1998, D/W on corner lot;
1328 square feet, new washer and dryer, some furni-
ture included. See today! $135,000.
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
NEW LISTING! 15 acres cleared pasture willh small
. barn and 3B/lBth home: large oaks, paved road
frontage. $425,000
PRICE JUST REDUCED! Country style home on
large, corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/lBth, new roof; large
12x24 shed, convenient to schools. $85,000.
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!
I 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!
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We Need Your Listings!
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
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
6n 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 acre 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 Iraffic area:
Call for details!
LAKE VIEW! Ten (10) acres of improved property -
Lake Buffen Area. $115,000.
Beautiful, native 5 acres with large oaks, paved road
frontage, excellent homesite, just minutes from town.
S$160,000.
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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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Owner OL

SERVICE
10 Years Experience -
Certified & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
I Cell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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Bily H-till
Owner


Wauchula Team


Arts &- Crafts Safe

turday Dec. 3S
,._ 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
-A SNACK BAR
Good Food, Better Prices
In Our Recreation Hall
PIONEER CREEK RV PARK
c112:1p Highway 17, Bowling Green


LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637 2:24tfc
FRANK'S LAWN CARE Commercial,
residential, licensed, insured. Free
estimates. 781-7360. 12:1-29p
I WILL DO babysitting in my home.
Days, nights, weekends, holidays or
after school. 863-445-0572. 12:1p


TRUCK and SUV Sale

going on now!

Why Buy New?


We've got the hest deals in town!

Come check out the great Prices on these Trucks & SiVs!
* '99: Ford 2001 Dodge Ram '98 Dodge 4x4
* '97 Dodge King Cab 98 Explorer '98 Blazer
:*'97 Explorer '97 Dodge Dakota 2001 Crew Cab
Many more to choose from! All of our vehicles are

BUY HER PAY HERE!

Hardee Car Co. ,201


order tof the (your name could be here) $500.00




For, -' ..,


Wauchula
.505 N. 6th Ave.
(across from First National Bank)
773-6667


Wauchula Hills
Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd.,
773-2011


Orlanda
Wauchula Team


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At'ertion Hardee Car Co. Customers!

You are invite to our

Christmnas Part

'Saturday Dec. 2



SFOOD*CASH GIVEAWAYS*PRIZES*TOYS for the KIDS
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CAREGIVER would like to care for
elderly woman, 3 1/2 days a week.
Will run some errands and do light
housework. Call 1-863-453-7457 and
ask for Liz.. 12:1p
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
NOW BUYING JUNK cars, trucks,
tractors and farm equipment. We haul.
Carl's Recycling 767-0400.
11:10-1:12p
A&S PAINTING, interior & exterior.
Pressure washing & minor repairs.
Over 25 years experience. (863) 245-
3431. 11:10-1:12p
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

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STONE HOUSE MOBILE HOME CON-
TRACTOR. Set-ups, free estimates,
(863) 773-2167; cell (863) 781-7198.
Bonded and insured. Lic#IH-0000836.
11:3-12:1 p
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179.
10:13-1:19p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed & insured. (863) 735-8863 or
(863) 381-0874. 9:8-12:29p
CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings. tfc
NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all. ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
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SATURDAY, 7-12, 717 E. Oak St. A lot
of everything! 12:1p
SATURDAY, 7-4, 747 Popash Rd.
Clothes, Christmas decorations, dish-
es. queen bed rails. 12:1p
8-?, 1425 KAZEN RD. Gift baskets,
entertainment center, clothes. 12:1p
SATURDAY SUNDAY, 8-?, 504
Hancock Road, 3-families, furniture,
clothes, etc. 12:1 p


SATURDAY, 8-1, 326 Park Dr. Lots of
toys, collectibles Fostoria, Jan
Hagara, Donald Zola and much more.
12:1p
SATURDAY, 7-?, 116 N. 4th Ave. Some
furniture, clothes, extras. 12:1p
SATURDAY, 7-1, 719 Popash Rd. Lots
of everything. 12:1p
THURSDAY SUNDAY, 9-?, 3005
Brentwood, ZS. Lots of new & old.
12:1 p
BIG YARD SALE: Fri. & Sat., 8:00, 814
South 10th Ave. Crafts, tapes, knives,
and lots of household misc., 12:1p


FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 5280 N. CR663,
Ft. Green. Children's clothes, 12
months & up, maternity clothes, large
ladies clothes, more. 12:1p
SATURDAY, 9-?, Blue building south
of Hazel's Flower Shop, Bowling
Green. Clothing all sizes, furniture,
kitchenware, linens, tools, etc. 12:1c
SATURDAY, 8-? Lots of good things.
313 South 10th, Wauchula. 12:1p
617 CROSBY LANE, Wauchula. Men,
women and children clothing and
shoes and bedding. 12:1p


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Make The Grade!
SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 RM.


YOU Can Appear In ...
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, PO. Box 338. Wauchula, FL 33873 or stop by
the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula.

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ST N T FILL PlZT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, -Land
Clearing- Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula Fl (863) 781-3342
33873 Nextel
S Office 158*17*31234
S (863) 773-9446-
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Tempory Payroll
Temporary or : Federal and State
Permanent Taxes
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Personnel and I SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
Payroll Services Personnel Services Worker's Comp.
Payroll Services : FICA
Year End W2's
CONTACT:
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863) 773-9225 102r




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Sell your house to Billy Hill!


Billy Hill pays
all closing costs!


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WAUCHULA, FL 33873


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


Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


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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, I bath apartment.
$599,999.
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 In Bowling
Green. $200,000.
PARTIALLY REMODELED 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in
Riverview subdivision. New roof and more. $110,000.


STARTER HOME in good neighborhood. 2 bedroom, I
bath In excellent condition. $110,000.
LIKE NEW, well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath dblw MH
In quiet neighborhood. Close to schools and shop-
ping. $74,500.
24 ACRES GREAT FOR HUNTING AND RECREATION.
Cabbage palms, oaks and secluded. $6,000 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.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
HWY 17 FRONTAGE, Bowling Green north. Great loca-
tion. $249,900.
PRICE REDUCED, OWNER SAYS SELL this 3B 1B home
on South 7th Avenue, Wauchula. Fenced back yard.
Great condition and location. $104,500.


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
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MULTI-FAMILY Friday, 8-5 and
Saturday 8-5, parking lot behind Dr.
Palmer's office. Clothing, adult-
Infant, vintage items, linens, clothes,
dishes, Christmas decorations, furni-
ture, small appliances. 12:1 p
YARD SALE INSIDE AND OUT -
Closing out gift shop. Many items to
choose from. Friday and Sat., Dec. 2 &
Dec. 3, 4427 Hwy. 17 N. Bowling
Green on Corner of Lemon & Hwy. 17.
12:1p
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misc items. 12:1p


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Thursday, December 1, 2005


Vandolah Power's Request For


Lower Tax Assessment Denied


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Five county grove owners who
had to destroy their trees due to cit-
rus canker were given tax abate-
ments.
On Nov. 10, the Hardee County
Value Adjustment Board denied a
request to lower the tax value of
Vandolah Power Plant.
The tax revenue loss to the coun-.
ty from the groves will amount to
about $27,000 in total. The grove
owners, acreage and tree counts are
as follows: Ben Hill Griffin, Inc.,
322, 32,701; Karl E. Bookwalter,
34, 3,746; Thomas S. Watkins,
743.8, 110,972; John H. Causey Jr.,
66.2, 7,928; and George Dees,
21.3, 2,648. The totals were 897.5
acres anrid 158,925 trees. The lands
will be assessed at a lower agricul-
tural value than citrus groves.
A request to reduce the assessed
value on tangible and real property
for Tractor Supply Company from
$139,554 to $120,163 was denied
because the company had no repre-
sentative present.
The request by Vandolah Power
Company LLC would have reduced
its county tax bill on real property,
by over 50 percent.
The current bill is $3,356,525 if
paid on time by March. This is
based on assessed value of $214.7
million. *Vandolah had requested
the assessment be lowered to
$96.04 million, which would have
reduced the tax,bill to about $1.5
million.


MESSAGE CHANGED DAIL! ,


--Get comfortable with
God's Word.
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Vandolah Power is the county's
largest taxpayer for personal prop-
erty.
The board voted 5-0 to deny the
request. On the board are chairman
Gordon Norris, Minor Bryant,
Bobby Ray Smith, Joe Jones and
Wendell Cotton. The board is com-
posed of three county commission-
ers and two School Board mem-
bers.
Vandolah Power has a right to
appeal the decision to the Circuit
Court. After the meeting a company
spokesman said that option is under
consideration.
Vandolah was represented by
Miami attorney Jeffrey Mandler,
who said the board has to consider
"what is just value of property ver-
sus taxes and revenues to operate
the county at desired services. A
fair tax is based on' just value."
Mandler said "market value" is
"what a willing buyer would pay a
willing seller." The value each year
is determined on Jan. 1 by the prop-
erty appraiser.
The Vandolah plant was built in
2001 and early, 2002, opening in
June 2002; In May 2001 the plant
received( a 20 percent exemption on
assessed value based on producing
new jobs, low environmental
impact, receiving few county ser-
vices and increasing the county tax
base.
Mandler said the plant cost $221
million to build. "It is worth less
than half of that now, four years
later."
Mandler said, "What happened?
Why did it go from $221 million to
just under $100 million?"
He said in 2000-2001 it appeared
the Florida uiilit\ industry would
*be.;deregulated and would allo%% a
plant like Vandolah Powver to sell
electricity on the open market.
Deregulation occurred in California
during that time, and then Enron
-collapsed.- the market crashed, the
9-11-01 terrorist attack occurred,
and then everybodyy backed off


deregulation."
The Vandolah plant was already
planned and nearly completed. It
uses huge single-cycle jet engines
to produce power. It is a,merchant
plant, which sells electricity to the
market place.
"Regular utilities don't want to
buy our electricity," said Mandler,
noting Hardee's other power plants
-Payne Creek and Seminole .
are not merchant plants. Payne
Creek was built by Tampa Electric
Co. (TECO) and Seminole sells
electricity to cooperatives.
Vandolah has a sales contract
with Reliant to market its electrici-
ty; Reliant is having trouble selling
Vandolah's power capacity, he said.
El Paso, built Vandolah Power
arid later sold it to Northern Star for
$125 million, or $127 million
adjusted for cash. This was part of
a package deal that sold all or por-

tions of 14 other power plants for a
total of $657 million.
So, the plant.cost $221 million to
build and sold for $127 million.
Northern Star' wrote down the
assets on the Vandolah plant to $79
million, said:Mandler, referring to
cash, land, and tangible and intan-
gible improvements.
The plant has a staff of 15.
Mandler said a Florida Supreme
Court case used the cost approach,
cost less depreciation. He said not,
to, rely heavily on the income
approach.


Mandler compared reproduction
cost versus replacement cost.
"Reproduction is building a replica.
Replacement is building a plant of
equal production. You would not
pay $50,000 for a Chevrolet if you
could buy one for $25,000.
,"Replacement cost is the proper
approach to the cost approach.
"The Hardee County Property
Appraiser is saying it would cost
$237 million to build this plant
today. You could build this same
plant today for $165 million."
Mandler, said this is due to a
change in the, marketplace and
using replacement cost. The four
GE jet engines at the plant in 2002
cost about $200 million and could
be purchased today for $148 mil-
lion.
SVandolah is. a merchant plant
instead of a regulated plant, which
is allowed by the state Public
Service Commission to operate at a
profit.
Michael Remsha, an appraiser
hired by Vandolah, said in the mid-
and late-1990s the U.S. was mov-
ing toward de-regulationr of the
power industry. The idea was to
open competition that would lead
to lower electricity prices for con-
stimers. "Florida was looking at de-
regulation. El Paso wanted to get a
foothold in the market. Then the
Enron. collapse occurred, the
California energy crisis happened
See VANDOLAH 3C


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TAKING SOME TIME OFF
Most people, in their jobs, get time off. That is just a part of working in
American society. Some places have paid vacation and paid holidays. Other
places do not pay for such times but still allow and encourage employees to
take some time off. This the nature of working in an employee-conscious
workforce. Even the government gets involved with labor laws to make sure
that people are treated fairly. My opinion is that one of the greatest things
about living in the world today is this idea of "taking some time off."
Unfortunately, this idea has infiltrated the church. People treat
Christianity like a job and feel they have the right to take some time off.
They put their "job" of being a Christian aside so that they can do what they
want. We often call this "sowing some wild oats" or other ridiculous phras-
es to make excuses for this bad logic.
What I am thankful for is that God does not take some time off. He is
constantly and consistently there for us. God is there through the Bible,
through our prayers and through His working in our lives. God, even though
He is outside of time and a day with Him is as a thousand years arid a thou-
sand years as one'day (2 Peter 3:8), God does not use this against us but for
us. As 2 Peter 3:9 says, "The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as
some count slowness, but is long-suffering toward us, not purposing that
any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." God, in His love
and patience, waits for us to come to repentance. God wants as many of us
to come to spend eternity in Heaven with Him. It might seem that God is
taking time off, but in reality, God is just waiting for us all to come to repen-
tance.
God's going to quit waiting one day, though. 2 Peter goes on to say that
the Lord will come like a thief in the night and we should be prepared for it.
We will have no excuses before God on theJudgment Day because He wait-
ed and waited for us and gave us many chances to get it right.
So my prayer for you, if it applies, is that you will stop taking time off
from your Christian walk and get things right before God calls you into
judgment. Don't ,take any time off because God doesn't! I'm Telling the
Truth!
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
e-mailed at wearewe@earthlink.net

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Donation $10.00

Fund Raiser to renovate a building that was damaged by
the storms in 2004. This building will be used for the
homeless and ministry. Needed approximately $35,000. If
you would like to donate time, supplies, or money toward
this project it will be appreciated.

Christmas project: Food and gifts for the families of
prisoners and ex-prisoners. You are invited to help with
this project.

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-Schedule Of Weekly Services


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

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning................1...10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service.................... 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. H%). 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning WVorship...................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Eening 6 30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 6 30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School .... :.............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Youth Fello,'Lhip ................... 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .. 6-00 p m.
Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School .. 9 45 a m
SMorning Worship 11 00 a m
Sunday Eiening 600pm
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m
HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
NMisa J Epanoli Sunday 7 00 pm

IGLESL- DEL DIOS VIVO
105 DL\iana SI. 375-3370
Dormngo Sern De Piedicacionl I 00 p.m.
Manes Estudio Biblico 7-00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil 7 00 p m
Jueves Ser% De Predicacion 7 00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019


Sunday School ..
Moving Worship.
Evening Worship ..
Wednesday Prayer .


Q9 45'a m
II 00a.m
.. 7 00 p.m
700pm


MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPJTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School .. 9 30am
Morning Serice .. 1 00 am
Evening Sersice.. 7.. 700pm.
Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7 00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6 00 p.m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 MI. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School .... 9.45 a m
Morning Worship ... ... 11-00 a m
Disciples Training .5 00 p m
E ending Worship ... 700pm
Wednesday Prayer Time ....7:00 p im.


OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St.


Sunday School...
Sunday Service
Wednesday Service ..


.10 00 a.m
6 00p m
7.30 pm


BOWLING GR


PRIMERA MISSION BAI
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 -
Domingos Escuela Dom ..........
Servicio de Adoracion ............1
Servicio de Predicacion ............
Miercoles Servico .................

VICTORY PRAISE CE
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School : 1
Morning Worship .... ...........1
Sunday Night Service .......
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST C
4868 Keystone Ave
Sunday School
Morning Worship....................
Bible Study
Evening Worship....................
Wednesday Prayer .......:.. .........

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAP'
Badger Loop Lane 773
Sunday School
Worship Service .............
Sunday Night Worship.............
Wednesday Prayer Time...........
NEW ZION BAPTIST CI
202 Sidney Roberts R
Sunday School 1
Morning Worship ...................
Disciples Training ..................
Evening W worship .............. .......
Wednesday Prayer.. ..............

ONA BAPTIST CRHU
131 Bear Lane 773-2
Sunday School 1
Morning Worship ..............1......
E'enmng Worship
Wednesday Prayer........................

UNION BAPTIST CHI
5076 Lily Church Rd.,- 4
Sunday School
Morning Worship.................
Evening Worship
Wednesday Prayer Time..........


WAUCHULI

APOSTOLIC ASSEM
New York' Ave. and Apos
Sunday School,
Evening Service
Tuesday Service
Wednesday Seri ice
BETHEL MISSIONARY I
405 S. Florida Ame
Sunday Morning Service
Sunday Evening %Worshup
Wed. Night.Service & Worship
Saturday Pray er '
CHARLIE CREE
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East-
Sunday School .
Morning Worship
Evening worship p
\Wed. Evening Worship
CHURCH OF CHR
201 S. Florida Ate. & Or
773-9678


Bible Study.
Worship Sern ice
Wednesday .


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WAUCHULA


FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
UTISTA 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
375-2295 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper..................6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.
NTER '
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
0:00 a.m. 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
1:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m. Evening Worship .................... 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .................... 7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
'HURCH Praise & Worship ............. 10:30 a.m.
- Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
9:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
1:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
7:00 p.m. 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... ......11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .... ............ 6:30 p.m.
TIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
3-4475 MISSION BAUTISTA
9:45 a.m. 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
1:ob00 a.m. Escuela Dominical .................. 9:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
.7:00 p.m Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
HURCH Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........ 7:30 a.m.
ioad FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
0:00 a.m. 11,1 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
1:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. Worship Service.'..:.,.:...........10:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m., Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
.7:00 p.m Wednesday .Service 6 11A p m
Wednesday Bible Study...6:30- 7:00 p.m.
RCH
2540 FIRST CHURCH OF
0:00 a.m. THE N.AZA.RENE
1:00 a.m. 511 W. Palmetto St.
l 00 p.ni. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
.7:00 pm Morning Service......... ......11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...... ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...... ...............7:00 p.m.
URCH ..
494-5622 FIRST MISSIONARY
10:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH
11:00 a.m., 1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
6 ,)ri p m 773-6556
7:00 p.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m,
Morning Service........:...11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m.
A Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.'
IBLY \Ved Pdra vr.'Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.
tolic Rd. FIRST UNITED
10:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH.
5 00 p m 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657'
7 00 p m Early Worship 9 00 a.m.
7 00 p m Smunday School 9:45 a.m.
CHURCH Tradtional Worship.................11:00 a.m.
e. Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
10 00 a.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m.
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7 00 p m FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
S001.m OF GOD CHURCH
K 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386.
H : Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
773-3447 Sunday Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m.
10 00 a:m. Evening Worship......................6:00 p.m.
II 00 am Tucsda Y-.Ouih S r, ice .7 00 pm
7 00 p m WJdnesda Family Minitriese 7 00 p m
7-00 p.m
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
1ST Pentecostal
ange St. 810 Wv. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Serice 10 00 am
I 0.X) a m Evening Worship 6-00 pm
1 00 am -\.ednedas Ser ice 7 00 pm
700pm.r
HEART LA ND
1ST COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donub 9 00 a.m.
9 30 a m Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
11 30 am Worship 10 30 a.m.
6 00 p m \\ed Night Dinner 6-00 p.m:
7 00 p m Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Llass Crossroads & Lighthouse Mm 7:00 p.m.
4 00 p m i
p IGLESIA DE DIOS
DI d. PENTECOSTAL, M.I.-
903 E. Summil St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz
D Martes 7:30 9:00 p.m.
RN Viernes 7-30 9:00 p.m.
'Domingo. II 00 a m 1:00 p.m.


HRIST IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
INTS SEPTIMO DIA
-3532 Old Bradenton Road
.30 3mf)767-1010
900am r
0 00 a m JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
I 00 am 155 Altman Road 1131,
lOUSE Sunday'Moming 10 (la.m.
8681 Tue-day Evening ..............7:30 p.m.
0 00 a m Thursday Evening ................7:30'p.m.
I00 a.m JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
6.00 p r. Sunday E'.ening .4 00pn'
730 pm Monday Esning 7 30 pm
INISTRY Wednesday Eenring 7 30 pm
773-3470 LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
S00 a m. 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
130 a m Suiday School 9-45 a.m. "
30 pm NMorning Sersice. II i00'rm.
7:30 p m Evening Worship 6 00 p.m.
7 30. p,m "Wednsday Prayer .. 7 00 pm

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th A'e. & Palmetto St.
:, 735-0555 '
S, NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday 1999 State Road 64 East
Morning Ser ice II 00 a m
.' Church Training '15 p.m.
Evening Worsuhp 6 30 p.m
SWednesday Prayer 7 00 p ...


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CHURCH OF CHRI
%\ill Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Bible Class .
SundaN, Esening Worship .
Wed Night Bible Class
Men's Leadership & Training C
2nd Sunday of Month
CHURCH OF GO
S Martin Luther King I
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOI
OF THE FIRST BO:
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS Cl
OF LATTER-DAY .SAI
630 Hanchey Rdi- 773.
Sacra'eht Meeting .
, Sunday School II
Priesthood I
COMIINITY LIG HIT
903 Summit St. 735-8
Sunday School i
'Sunday Morning I
Sunday Night ..
, Wednesday Night .. .
ENDTIME CROSSROA.D I
501 N. 9th & Georgia St.-'
Sunday School II
Morning Sen ice .
Esewng Sersice .......7
Wed Bible St & Nth Gath. .7
Fn. Night (Holy Ghost Night) .7
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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 Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training.. .............6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .................... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper ....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ............/.........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study...........6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship................ l 1:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday .................... 5:00 p.m.

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

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

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worslhip..........11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m.

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

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

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worshi 10 30 a in m
Evening Worship ,:..... ... 00 p m
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship............. 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 OrangeSt.
Sunday School. ........ ... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..........11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service ........ 7:00 p:m:

WVAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Marlin Luther King Jr. \%e.
773-0199
.Sunday School . .. . 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ', .. 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worslup .. ... 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.

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday School .... ....... .. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Church Training 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship 700 p m
SWednesday Prayer 700pm

V\AUCHULA HILLS HAR\ EST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
S"Sunday School' ... .. .. '10:00-a.m.
S. Church .: ... ..-.. .. .. 10:00 a.m.
Youih Service . . .. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Serice .........:. .7:00p.m.
S' Wednesday Service .. .. 7:30 p.m.

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


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WAUCRHULA
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 . 1. 10:00 a.m.
Children's Church .... .. 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship . .. ..... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & FT.H ......... 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday School ........ ... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ......... 7:00 p.m.

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

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
,,PioneerPark.
2nd Sunday .. ..... .. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service .. : .... 6:30,p.m.
5th Sunday ........ . 600 p.m:


ZOLFO SPRINGS "

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

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY ,
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-063.
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.nF.
-Morning Worship ............. 11 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.rff.

SAN ALFONSO MISSION 1T
3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domingo, Misa en Espanol. 10:30 a.rg.
Confesiones . . ... 10:00 a.r.
Doctrina . . . . 11:30 a.rn

SPANISH MISSION t
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ...... 10:00 a.nr
Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m.
Pioneer Club ............... 6:30 p.nq
Servicio de la Noche ..... .7:00 p.nrj
Mierecoles Merienda ...... .. 6:00 p.mr.
Servicio .................. 8:00 p'n,
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m.

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


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Advent ,,-

During the rush
ofgetting read) for
Christmas, do you
ever wish Christmas
came some other lime
it's too busy in
December! When is a
good time for
Christmas? Put
another way, when
are we prepared for "
Christmas?
One way to be prepared is to be open to new understanding based on
new teaching and revelation of old truth. This was the job of John the
Baptist. He was, as the angel told his father, Zechariah, "to make ready a
people prepared for the Lord". (Luke 1:17) He was sent to remind the
people that a messiah was coming, and he readied them to receive new
truth in the context of old hopes, dreams, and prayers.
In this season of Advent, the four Sundays before Christmas, we
celebrate an old truth, the coming of Christ. As we light a new candle on
the traditional Advent wreath each week, we are reminded apew to
prepare for the arrival of something momentous. Reflecting on an event
that happened so long ago can reveal to us a new understandiagof how
to live our lives today.
Prepare for Christmas in advance this Advent; attend your house of
worship weekly and learn something new.






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,after that state de-regulated the
industry, and Florida decided not to
de-regulate."
Remsha said Vandolah is a peak-
ing plant, designed to produce elec-
tricity for high demand times such
as winter and summer. "Florida's
major players like Florida Power
and Light, Progress Energy and
TECO are still regulated. The
Vandolah plant sold for $127 mil-
lion, bought as part of a package of
J,5 plants, good and bad plants,
based on cash flow."
Mandler said Vandolah Power is
running at only three percent
capacity, more or less. "The plant
was built in 2001 with the anticipa-
tion of a deregulated 'market. This
plant would not be built today."
Mandler said the "plant is not
worth $214 million. It is worth
$125 million total, with $96 million
as tangible property."
Commissioner Bryant said this is
it single-cycle, inefficient plant, a
peaking plant. "The price of elec-
fricity is higher at the peaks of sum-
mer and winter. Peaking plants gen-
erally run five to 20 percent of the
time."
Mandler said "the goal for this
plant was to run 17 percent of the
time. It has done two to three per-
cent. Seminole is expanding its-
plant."


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Mandler said he was told
Vandolah Power had been for sale
since 2003 as a stand-alone plant
with no takers. ""You could build
this same plant today for $165 mil-
lion. The price of combustible tur-
bines dropped 25 to 30 percent,
based on oversupply. Many plants
like Vandolah are idle today."
The Vandolah plant has a capaci-
ty to produce 680 megawatts.
Mandler said different jet engines
would cost $145 million today. He
said the property appraiser did not
allow for functional obsolescence.
Remsha said it would cost $1 bil-
lion to build a nuclear power plant
in Florida. The initial cost is higher
but nuclear plants have low operat-
ing costs, he said.
Commissioner Norris asked why
Vandolah cannot get more of the
market and said Florida Progress
was considering building a nuclear
plant in Florida.
Remsha said the Vandolah plant
would cost $165 million to build
today and that the current plant is
worth $87 million plus $8.4 million
to $9.1 million for spare parts, after
allowing a $71 million reduction
for economic and functional obso-
lescence.
Mandler said, "Your job is judge
what is the plant worth. We could
have gone straight to court. The


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plant has not.run in a month. We,
Northern Star, don't want to be
punished for mistakes ol ~l Paso
for speculation and a loss of $100
million."
Larry Levy, attorney for the
property appraiser, said there are
three approaches to value -
income, cost approach and compa-
rable sales. Florida law calls for
"clear and convincing evidence'.'
for an adjustment board to rule an
assessment was arbitrary or incor-
rect.
Levy said the plant is four or
fives years old and was built as a
peak load plant. "You cannot use
the income approach to value. The
Florida Department of Revenue
(DOR) goes on original cost less
adjustments and allowing deprecia-
tion. The plant was constructed for
$221 million.
Property Appraiser Kathy
Crawford said the 20 percent
exemption for five years saves
Vandolah nearly $400,000 a year.
Vandolah bought 40 acres in
December 2000. In May 2001 the
County Commission granted a 20
percent tax exemption for five
years. The plant increased the
county tax base by $225 million. To
date, the exemption has saved the
company $715,000 in taxes.
The plant began its .business


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operation in June 2002 but was not
assessed until January 2003, at
$212 million. Vandolah estimated
the value at $198 million, said
Crawford.
Last year the county's assess-
ment was $210 million Vandolah's
estimate was $207 million.
In 2004 the new owner, Northern
Star said the value should be $83.9
million but the County Value
Adjustment Board upheld the coun-
ty's $210 million assessment.
In April 2005 the county's
assessment was -$210 million while
Northern Star valued the plant at
$92 million. "We use the same cri-
teria .to evaluate the other power
plants in Hardee County," said
Crawford.
James Pence, a utility assessor
representing the county, said
Vandolah is relatively new and is
state of the art. Pence said Northern
Star bought the plant knowing it
was operating at less than five per-
cent capacity.
Crawford said she did not value
the plant based on a peaking versus
regular plant.
Pence said the contract with
Reliant may be a problem for
Vandolah Power. He said Florida
Power and Light bought a tot of
power from Reliant in 2004. The
cost from Reliant was 9.17 cents
per kilowatt hour, while FP&L
bought from other sources at 5.5
cents, just over 3.0 cents and 7.2
cents.
Pence said he did not.appraise
other merchant plants and said cur-
rent replacement costs were not
applied. He did not consider extra-
ordinary. functional obsolescence.
"No one would pay more for a
plant that what it would cost for a
new plant," said Pence.
Remsha said current replacement
costs are easy to obtain through the
U.S. Department of Energy.
Remsha said the Seminole plant
has over a million clients due to
being a cooperative. He said a base
plant is used 60 to 90 percent of the
time. He said the market place
caused a large economic obsoles-
cence on Vandolah Power.
Mandler said Vandolah Power
even at the lower assessment would
be one of the largest taxpayers in
the county, at about $1.7 million
before the. exemption.
"Regulated utilities are guaran-
teed a 13 percent return. Vandolah
Power has to be ready to go in 30
minutes," said Mandler, voting
Vandolah is not guaranteed a rate of
return by the Public Service
Commission
Mandler said the adjustment
board could take Vandolah's figure,


VANDOLAH
Continued From 1C


come up with its own value,
remand to the property appraiser, or
uphold the property appraiser's
assessment.
Levy said there is not clear and
convincing evidence to lower the
assessment and that last year the
company admitted a worth of $210
million. He said the plant cost $221
million three years ago, is state of
the art and said the plant can do
what it was designed to do.
Bryant made the motion to
uphold the appraisal. "The apprais-


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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
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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: JOHN S. LOWE AND AIRLINE LOWE

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

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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.

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Hardee County, Florida
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lines and used original building
construction."
Jones seconded the motion. He
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K-8 school that was going to cost
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$41 million.
Cotton said, "It is hard for me to
believe you can build something
cheaper today than several years
ago."
The motion to uphold passed 5-0.


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Overview Of Florida Agriculture


44,000 Farms...



280 Different Crop

Agriculture is a vital part of Florida's heritage, economic foundation,
and future potential. We are fortunate to live in one of America's leading
agricultural states that produces a wide range of commodities. Florida's
44,000 farmers grow more than 280 different crops on a commercial scale
with cash receipts totaling over $7 billion. Agriculture has an economic
impact on our state estimated at more than $62 billion annually.

Overview of Florida Agriculture
Florida's nearly 44,000 commercial farmers are among the most pro-
ductive in the world, furnishing the nation with a dependable and safe food
supply, and providing an economic base for the state.
In 2003, Florida farmers utilized 10.2 million of the state's nearly. 35
million acres.
Florida ranks No. 9 nationally in the value of farm products with 2002
sales of $6.85 billion, and-No. 2 nationally in production of fresh vegeta-
bles with sales of $1.4 billion.
State ranchers and herdsmen rank among the top 28 states in the pro-
duction of beef, poultry and pork, with livestock and product sales topping
$1.2 billion in 2002.
In addition, Florida's Thoroughbred industry has produced 41 North
American champions, 86 equine millionaires, 18 Breeder Cup and 17
Classic winners, including 1978 Triple Crown-winner "Affirmed."
To get the job done, Florida farmers employed more that 87,000 farm'
workers in 2003 and paid them $1.5 billion. Florida farmers rank fifth
nationally in realized net farm income with $2.2 billion in 2001.

Florida Farms and Acreage
Number of Farms Year Farm Acres
44,000 2003 10,200,000
'45,000 1993 10,800,000
40,000 1983 12,700,000
38,500 1973 14,400,000
45,000 1963 16,200,000
59,000 1953 18,500,000


Crop
Green
Orang
Cane
Tomato
Dairy
Cattle
Potato
Broile
Grape
Strawl
Chick
Corn,
Tange
Cu.cuir
Water
Peanu
Aquac
Cabba
Honey
Cotton
B'lueb
Tobac
Hay
Hay


Palm Beach
Dade
Hillsborough
Hendry
Polk "
Collier
Manatee
Highlands
Orange
DeSoto
St. Lucie
Hardee
Lake
Martin
Okeechobee
Marion
Indian River,
Lee .
Suwannee
Volusia'
Osceola
Pasco
Gadsden
Glades
Le\\
Charlotte
Alachua,
Jackson
Lafayette
Gilchrist
Broward
St. Johns


Florida Leading Crops in 2002
Value
ihouse/nursery $1,629,993,000
es $1,168,211,000
for sugar $517,925,000
toes $508,320,000
products $356,184,000
and calves $333,413,000
ies $211,622,000
,rs $195,579,000
fruit $183,680,000
berries $153,472,000
en eoog $109,012,000
sweet $101,538,000(
rines '$98,047,000
nbers $91,942.000
melons $62,238,000
its $35,011,000.
culture $32,756,000
iae $28,928,000
y $22,915,000
n $22,815,000
erries *$18,560,000
:co $18,244,000
ados $17,195,000
l, $14,171,000
$12,577,000

1999 Florida County Farm Cash Receipts
-Year Amount
2002 $6,848,000,000
1992 $6,220,000,000
1982 $4,346,000,000
1972 $1,688,000,000
1962 $915,000,000
By County, Total in millions


$983
$470
$437'
$430
$360
$340
$291,
$288
$272
$260
$245
$224
$192
$188
$172
$159
$141
$140..
$139
$130,
$128
$103
$101
$76
$71
$68
$64
$63
$62
$60
$54
- $53


Brevard
Putnam
Sumter
Holmes.
Madison
Santa Rosa
Clay
Flagler
Sarasota
Duval
S Nassau
Columbia
Hernando
Baker
Walton
Jefferson
Seminole
Escambia
Bradford
Calhoun
Hamilton
Waishington

Pinellas
Okaloosa
Citrus
Leon
Dixie
Taylor
Wakulla
,: .Bay
r Liberty


$51
$45
$40
$38 '
$36
$34
$33
$31
$30
$30
$29
$28
$27
$26
$23-
$23.
$22
$2'1
$17
$16
$14
$14
$12
$11
$9
$8
$7
$6
$5
$3
$1


i ;Citrus Production
Florida Leads the U.S. in the Production of Six Citrus Commodities
Florida is the nation's overwhelming leader in citrus production
accounting for more than 74 percent of the LIS-production in 2002-2003.
Florida is the world leader in grapefruit production, accounting for
33.1 percent of the planet's production. .
Florida produces 14.6 percent of the world's oranges. ranking second
onli to Brazil .
Florida citrus grow ers cultivate 103 2 million trees on 796,540 acres.'
About 96 percent of oranges grown in Florida are processed into
orange juice. During the 2002-2003 season, Florida produced more than 1.2
billion gallons of orange juice.
Citrus accounts for 17 percent of Florida farm sales.
Crop Percent of U.S. Production
Tangelos 100 percent
Temples 100 percent
Limes 100 percent
Grapefruit 77 percent.
Oranges 76 percent
Tangerines .65 percent

Fresh Winter Vegetables
Florida is the "Winter Salad Bowl" of the U.S.
Florida is the "winter salad bowl," providing 80 percent of the fresh
- vegetables grown in the U.S. during January,, February and March of each
year.
Year-round, Florida ranks No. 2 nationally in the U.S. production of
fresh vegetables, accounting for 11.6 percent in 2003.
Florida farmers grew more than 4.1 billion pounds of fresh vegetables,


10 Million Acres



s ... 645,000 Jobs

melons, and berries, and sold them for $1.12 billion during the 2003 sea-
son,
Vegetables accounted for 22.4 percent of Florida 's agricultural sales in
2001.

Florida Leads U.S. in the Sale of Five Fresh Vegetables
Vegetable Percent of U.S. value
Tomatoes 43 percent


Squash
Snap beans
Cucumbers
Radishes


26 percent
52 percent
27 percent
65 percent


Florida: Number 2 Horticulture State
Florida is the nation's second-leading horticulture state with green-
house/nursery sales of more than $1.6 billion annually.
Florida ranks No. 2 in floriculture with sales of more than $877 million
in 2002, and No. I in sales of foliage plants with sales of more than $460
million in 2002. Florida is the leading domestic producer of house plants,
ferns and gladioli.
Florida growers produce more than 96 percent of the nation's cut ferns,
valued at more than $50 million; more than 61 percent of the cultivated cut
greens, valued at $36 million; and more than 42 percent of the hanging bas-
kets, valued at more than $37 million.
The state is also a major producer of woody ornamentals, shrubs, pot-
ted plants, cut flowers, and bedding and garden plants.

Florida Among the Leaders in Livestock Production
Florida livestock production is a major contributor to the nation's sup-
ply of beef, poultry, eggs and milk. Florida's livestock industry had record
gross receipts of over $1.2 billion in 2002.
Florida ranks fourth in states east of the Mississippi River, and 12th
nationally in the production of beef calves, supplying 953,000 head a year
for Midwest feedlots. Florida sold more than $361 million of beef cattle in
2002.
Florida dairies supplied almost 2.3 billion pounds of milk in 2002 with
a value of $356 million. .
Florida's chicken and eggs receipts in 2002 were $306 million, of
Which broiler receipts accounted for $196 million.


Florida Timber Land is a Valuable Asset
Florida has 34,558,261 total land acres, with about 42 percent of those




Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor,


Our thoughts and prayers go out
to Bas Arend, Emory Copenhaver,
Lowell Gorden, Becky Levasseur
and Sharon Waterloo who are in the
hospital or not feeling well. Lee
Pfeifer of Apple Blossom Land has
passed away after a short illness.
There was a memorial service for
Ed Royal on Nov. 27.;

BINGO
The paper special winneron-Nov.
18 was Chris Arend and on Nov. 21.
Earl Folnsbee and Stella Niebauer
split the paper special. No one has
won the hot ball.

CRAFTS
On 'Nov. 14, Bernice English's
craft class was a floral arrangement.
The class on Nov. 21 was T-shirt
embroidery. Dee Harris' class on
Nov. 28 was a beaded Christmas
tree.

KOFFEE KLATCH
The hosts on. Nov. 23 were
Dewey and Nancy Morrison and
Lloyd and Carrie Lankford. The'
U.S. Pledge was led by Bruce
Woods, the Canadian Pledge by
Sylvia Baker and the Prayer was led
by Keith Stephens. The 50/50 win-
ners were Nancy Culver, Beth
Lalonde, Henry Hollenbeck and
Dick Carney.

DANCES
There was a good turnout for the
first dance of the season. Everyone
seemed to have a good time and
enjoyed the larger room for danc-
ing. The next dance will be Dec. 3
with The Nite Lites.

SHUFFLING
Three-game winners on Nov. 22
were Dewey Morrison, Bill Potter,
Dick Robinson and Doug Taylor.

TOPS CHAPTER 234
Meetings, are held every Tuesday
at the Rec Hall form 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The public is' welcome to attend.
come and have fun losing weight.

FUN AUCTION
Mark your calendar. There will
r ,be a Fun Auction at the Rec Hall on
Jan. 2'1 \ith free ice cream, cake
t and coffee. There will be four cate-
gories to donate article.for or to bed
on. The. categories will be food
.(homemade cakes, cookies, pickles,
etc.), crafts, surprise packages and
home items (small appliances, fur-
niture, bikes, etc.). The money
raised will go to buying exercise
equipment and other items needed
for the Rec Hall. Any questions
please see Keith Stephens, our auc-
tioneer, Everyone can participate by.
donating or by bidding on various
items for auction.

CHURCH,
Maxine Stromme was Greeter for
the 64 residents and visitors that
attended church services Nov. 20 in
the Rec Hall. Everyone joined in
singing the hymn "Count Your
Blessings". to open the service.
Nancy Morrison directed the choir


for its anthem "We Gather
Together." Wilma Behymer played
the organ during the receiving of
the offering while Pete Princing and
Doug Gordon served as ushers.
Rev. Winne's sermon titled
"Benefits of God" was based on
Psalms 103:Verses 1 thru 5. Other
hymns used during the service were
"Love Lifted Me" and
"-Redeemed." The service c.lbsed
with everyone singing "06d- Be
With You Till WelMeet Again."


acres being forests. Of Florida's 14,650,800 forest acres, 12 million acres
are commercial forests.


Standing timber
Pulp wood
Saw logs
Industrial wood
Veneer logs
Millings and posts
Manufactured products
valie
Mill value
Annual payroll
Timber harvested value


15.4 billion cubic feet
4.3 billion cords
790 million board feet
126.9 million cubic feet
109 million board feet
1.9 million

$8.6 billion
$3.3 billion
$1.3 billion
$429 million


The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Division of Forestry, was responsible for the planting of 90,400,000 tress-in
2001. Since 1928, the reforestation project has planted 6.2 billion trees.

Florida is a Major Seafood and Aquaculture Producer
Florida consistently ranks among the top 12 states in fresh seafood pro-
duction with an average harvest of over 105 million pounds with a dock-
side value of more than $184 million.
Florida producers sold $99.5 million of aquaculture products in 2001.
Tropical fish dominates Florida's aquaculture industry as the No. I com-
modity with $42 million in sales in 2001.
Top 10 Counties in Seafood Harvest


County
Monroe
Pinellas
Brevard
Lee
Gulf


Total pounds
13,890,010
13,353,394
8,664,350
8,643,827
7,563,655


Franklin
Duval
St. Lucie
Citrus
Manatee


6,362,884
4,049,146
3,833,485
3,671,019
3,603,643


Phosphate Facts
Of all the phosphate in commercial production...
90 percent is used for fertilizer for the production of food and fiber;
5 percent is used for livestock feed supplements;
5 percent is used for vitamins, soft drinks, toothpaste, film, light bulbs,
bone china, flame-resistant fabrics, and optical glass.
Florida is the world leader in phosphate rock production, annually pro-
ducing 75 percent of the U.S. supply and 25 percent of the world supply.

Florida Agricultural Exports
Florida ranked 14th nationally in 2002 in the export of agricultural
products,valued at over $1.26 billion.


Year
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996


Value
$1,267,500,000
$1,235,900,000
$1,276,500,000
$1,177,300,000
$1,134,300,000
$1,271,800,000
$1,261,300,000


1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990


$1,207,700,000
$1,074,500,000
$894,200,000
$1,064,700,000
$1,007,900,000
$781,500,000


Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services protects
and promotes the state's agriculture industry that supports over 645,1i (ip.i-bs
in the state's economy. It is the lead agency for consumer protection. f'id d
safety and pesticide' regulation, and plays a major role in Florida's eni. tr in-
mental programs.
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ture. These include inspecting food products and livestock, investigating and
prosecuting agricultural thefts, marketing Florida products, operating farm-
ers' markets, carrying,out tests, and eradicating pests and diseases.
Consumer protection runs the gamut from responding to consumer
complaints and inspecting food processing facilities and retail food stores to
testing consumer products and certifying the accuracy of weighing and mea-
suring devices. Department inspectors also verify that amusement rides meet
safety standards.
Environmental activities include developing best management prac-
tices, conducting tree-planting programs, testing water wells and groundwa-
ter for pesticides and-nitrates, ahid managing more than 890,000 acres of
state-owned forest lands.


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sIlcourthouse Report


COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Antonio Mier, 22, Wauchula, and
Elizabeth Monic Juarez, 22, Zolfo
Springs.
*Larry Louise Cross, 48, Ona, and
Selethia Alfreda Glaze, 37, Ona.
The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Asset Acceptance LLC vs.
Janessa L. Alberts, voluntary dis-
missal.
Wauchula Garden Apartments
vs. Debra Carney, default judgment
of eviction.
M&I Bank FSB d/b/a Clout
Financial Services Inc. vs. Harvey
Flores, agreed order for payments.
Premium Asset Recovery Corp.
vs. Florentino H. Perada, stipula-
tion and order for payment of judg-
ment.
Wauchula State Bank vs. Nola.
Jackson, judgment.
Wauchula State. Bank vs.
Timothy Williams, judgment.
Angela W. Ruiz vs. Sheri Nelson
Peacock, judgment.
Palisades Collection LLC vs.
Randy L. Gough, default judgment.
The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court.
James H. Coker,, domestic bat-
tery and possession 'of drug para-
phernalia, probation 12 months, 26-
week domestic violence class, drug
abuse evaluation and treatment, no
violent contact with victim, random
drug screens, warrantless search


and seizure. $667 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$50 investigative costs.
Patrick Michael Craig, posses-
sion of alcohol by a person under
21 and public consumption of an
alcoholic beverage, adjudicated
guilty on first charge, adjudication
withheld on second, two days in jail
with credit for time served (CTS),
$190 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $60 investiga-
tive costs.
Terry Lee Gaydon Jr., domestic
battery, adjudication withheld, 35
days CTS, $315 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$50 investigative costs.
Antonio Guajardo Jr., two counts
resisting arrest without force, pos-
session of drug paraphernalia and
possession of marijuana,. 12 months
probation, '$315 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$50 investigative costs, 25 hours
community service.
David Dewayne Lowe, petit
theft, probation six months, $315
fine and court costs, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 15 hours community ser-
vice.
Marvin Glen Cook, violation of a
domestic violence injunction for
protection; 12 months probation,
four-hour dorhestic v violence 'class,
no contact with victim, $315 fine
.and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $60 investigative
costs; violation of a domestic vio-
lence injunction (second charge),
19 days CTS, $190 fine and court
costs; resisting arrest without vio-
lence and violation of a domestic
violence injunction for -protection,


Stump The Swami
By John Szeligo


Well Football Fans, it is again a November to remember.
However, I was wrong about it being the month championships are,
won. In the past, itwas, but now conference championships are %won in title
games on Dec. 3rd. Five of those vw ill be played this weekend A sixth could
have been played if USF had defeated Connecticut. The Bulls' loss clinched
the Big East Championship for West Virginia. It v as the Mountaineers third
straight Big East Title. .. ..
Texas and Southern' Cal both play big games this weekend. If both sur-
vive, the much-anticipated Rose Bowl Title Game is set. Reggie Bush
seems likely to win, the Heisman over Texas QB Vince Young and his own
QB, Matt Leinart.

Some other tidbits of college football .
1. Florida appears set to. go to the Outback Bowl in Tampa again, this
ear to face Wisconsin .
.... 2.,ZUSFE could end up in, Charlotte in .the Car Care Bowl to face
C lem son. ; ", : ... .
3. FSLi could be in the Champs Sports Bowl against Nebraska, if the,
Noles lose to Virginia Tech. Hopefully, the Noles will regroup and win the.
BCS game for the ACC.
4. Miami looks to face Louisvillein the Gator Bowl.
5. Memphis back DeAngelo Williams has tied the record of Archie
Griffin and Tony Dorsett for consecutive 100-yard rushing gamesat 33. It
would be a tragedy if this national rushing leader for the past four years is,
not at least in cited to the.Heisman Dinner as a top-five candidate.

Now let's look at this week's Bill 0' Fare:
1. Florida State versus Virginia Tech in the ACC Title game. Logical
: wisdom would say go vwith the Hokies. The Noles have a shot to upset the
defending ACC Champs but it will take a monumental effort. The Gator
defense is similar to VPI and vwe know how that turned out in
Gainesille.Virginia Tech 31 FSU 13.
2. West Virginia at USF The Mountaineers have clinched the BCS
slot for the Big East but finishing 10-1 and winning a bowl game are still
top priorities for this team. WVU has the 5th best rushing attack in the
nation. The Mountaineers rushed for over 400 yards against Pitt over
Thanksgiving. Freshman back Steve Slaton needs 162 yards to top the
1.000 yards rushing mark. Defensively. WVU ranks 7th in the nation, giv-
ing up only 283 )ards per game.West Virginia 48 USF 13.
3. Northern Illinois vs. Akron The MAC Title Game pits two teams
who are new to the game. Marshall has gone to CUSA. Miami and Toledo
are left out and here they are! Look for the Huskies to use a power ground
game to beat the Zips. Good to see some new blood in this game. NIU 33
Akron 21.
4. Tulsa vs. UCF The CUSA Inaugural Title Game and here is a
2004 team that went 0-11. O'Leary has to be a candidate fo' coach of the
.year for this turnaround. Watch the tight end for Tulsa. He is considered the
top tight end in this .ear's draft. Pla)yng in the Citrus Bovwl does give UCF
the home crowd and home field advantage. UCF 31 Tulsa 28..
5. Texas and Colorado in the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Title Game. Longhorns
must avoid an upset like the) suffered before to the Buffs or Oklahoma's
loss to Kansas State in 2003 when the Sooners were penciled in to play
USC for the National Championship. Texas 38 Colorado 16.
6 Georgia and LSU in Atlanta for the SEC Championship. The Winner,
meets West Virginia in the Sugar Bowl, which ironically will alsobeplayed ,
in Atlanta's Georgia Dome. Can UGA pull it off? LSU has not played like
a number three team. The Tigers were unimpressive against Arkansas.
UGA played a tough game with ih-state rival Georgia Tech but won 14-7.
LiGA 24 LSU 21. .
7 Army vs. Nav -- A class) rivalry between the most classy of,
schools. A must watch despite the records. College players with more to
play for than NFL hopes. You have to love this game. Navy is bowl bound
against Colorado State. The lMiddies boast the nation's top rushing offense.
Navy 35 Army 14. .
8. LousianaTech atFresno State-Bulldogs got upset by Nevada after
scaring USC-- go figure? They should finish strong here. Don't look for
-? another upset over this bow1-bound team. Fresno State 45 Lousiana Tech
S. 2 1 .. . .. . .
9. Louisville at Connecticut Huskies need a win to be bowl eligible.
They could take a bowl bid avway from USF with a win. The Cardinals can't'
afford a loss as the) look to be Gator Bowl bound against Miami. U of L
41 UConn 17. ., .
10. UCLA and USC Last chance for an upset. Anything can and has
happened in this game. Hard to beleive the Trojans can be upset in 2005
though.USC 42 UCLA 24.
11. San Diego State at 'Hawaii-- Rainbows looked good versus
Wisconsin. UH 38 SDSU 27.
12. Tampa at New Orleans.(Baton Rouge). Bucs win going away.
.'Tampa 23 NO 10. --, ..
S 13. Buffalo at Miami Bills have a fish fry. Buffalo 31 Miami 16
2. 14. Jacksonv ille at Cleveland -Jags need wins to get playoff spot. Jax
27 Cleveland 21.
15 Jets at New England Jets hopes went down with Chad
Pennington. NE 35 Jets 13. ,

Always do right. This will grat- Just because something does-
ify some people and astonish n't do what you planned it to do
'th'rest. doesn't mean it's useless.


Associates First Capital Corp. vs.
Herbert N. Jones et al. dismissed.
Teresa Cunningham and Kelley
Cunningham. divorce.
;Willie James Everett and Melissa
Faye Everett, divorce.
Cynthia Short vs. Sebastian
Juarez Jr., injunction for protection.
Dean Simpson and Josephine
Simpson, amended order. .
Lisa Marie Williams and Marvin
Williams Jr., divorce. ";
Wauchula Development Corp.
vs. Demetrio Garacia et al, dis-
missed.
Laura L. Harned and Dennis S.
Harned, order.
Lambert Properties Inc. vs.
Herman, John. Walter Hueneke as


20 days CTS, $190 fine and court
costs; two counts assault, not pros-
ecuted.
Kevin Dewayne Ray, domestic
battery and domestic assault,. not
prosecuted.
Alfredo Martinez Jr., domestic
battery, not prosecuted.
. Patricia Ann White, trespass
other than structure or conveyance
and criminal mischief, not prose-
cuted.
Louis Holloway, violation of
probation (original charge domestic
battery), probation revoked, four
months in jail CTS, outstanding
fines and fees placed on lien.
Antonio Ash, violation of proba-
tion (original charge resisting arrest
without force), probation revoked,
180 days CTS and concurrent with
traffic, sentence, unpaid fines and
fees placed on lien.
John Thomas Williams, violation
of a domestic violence injunction
for protection, estreated bond.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in,
county court..
Dispositions. are based on
Florida Statutes, driving record
and facts concerning the case.
Roberto Villalva, DUI, probation
12 months, license suspended six'
months, ignition interlock six
months, .tag impounded 10 days,
DUI school, evaluation and treat-
ment, no alcohol or being in bars,
$885 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, 50 hours com-
munity service; no valid license, 20
days CTS.
Roberto Martinez, driving while
license suspended (DWLS),, 16
hours community service.
Connie Mjnor, DWLS, 20
days-suspended, $330 fine and
court costs. $50 investigative costs.,
Ronnie Lee Redding, DWLS, not-
prosecuted. '
Teodoro Rivera, DUI, probation
12 months; license suspended six
months, ignition interlock six
months, DUI school, evaluation
and treatment, $885 fine and court
costs, 50 hours community service. /
Antonio Ash, violation of proba-
tion (original charge leaving the
scene of an accident with property
damage),. probation revoked, 180
daN s CTS and concurrent with mis-
demeanor sentence, unpaid fines
and fees placed on lien.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Pamela Miller on behalf of minor
.hid yvs. Wesley Jones, petition for
injRiction for protection.
Krista K.' -Staton vs., Dale R.
Staton, petition for injunction for
protection.
Sara DeJesus Hernandez vs.
George Guerra, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Bernice G.. Lakey vs. Arlean F .
Luke. petition for injunction for
protection.
Victor Parker vs. Robert
Belenski. food service manager and
Aramark Correctional Services
Inc.. damages.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
Robert Douglas Garner, petition for
forfeiture.
Kavin Dwayne Mitchell and
Elizabeth Jane Mitchell, divorce.
NCO Portfolio Management Inc.
vs. Mary E. Hightower. damages.
Big Lake National Bank vs'.
Donald I. Brown estate. petition to
foreclose mortgage.
Sylvia Sanchez and the state"
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Tiana L. Snell, petition for child
support order.
Ashley N. Hiers and. DOR vs.
Lewis E. Brown, petition for child
support order. .
The state Department of
Children and Families and DOR vs.
Wilfredo Santos Jr., petition for
child support. ;
Elizabeth Ann Dart)y and DOR
vs. Tommy Joe King, petition for
child support.
The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:,
First National Bank of Wauchula
\s. Raymond Trevino et al, dis-
missal. .
Wachovia Bank vs. Jay E. Wells,
previous judgment vacated.
Ja\ler Rodriguez and Marta
Elena Rodriguez. divorce.
Meredith Velez and Frank Velez
Ill, divorce.
Vernerdeeh Shanks and DOR vs.
Robert Dale Shanks, child support
order.


trustee, default judgment clearing
property title.
Michael David Purser and DOR
vs. Amanda Ildean Williams Jewel,
child support order.
Child support contempt
orders were entered in the follow-
ing cases:
Rocio Cisneros and DOR vs.
Manuel Cisneros.
Carolyn Faulk and DOR vs.
Michael Thompson..
Ronald Woods and DOR vs.
Wanda Stettler.
Janie Castillo and DOR vs.
Delmiro Garcia, petition for child
support contempt order denied.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are, pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
.Elzra Anthony Small, possession
of methamphetamine with intent to
sell and possession of drug para-
phernalia, not prosecuted.
Ronnie Lee Redding, felony
fleeing to elude a police officer,
resisting an officer v without vio-
lence and violation of probation
(original charges two counts grand
theft, grand theft auto.; two counts
possession of methamphetamine,
felony fleeing to elude a police offi-
cer and felony driving while license
suspended), probation revoked, 15
months Florida State Prisoni CTS,
$100 fine. $395: court costs aid
$115 public defender fees added td,
outstanding fines and fees and all
placed on lien.
Christopher Lee Aguirre, bur-
glary of a structure and grand theft.
adjudication withheld, probation
two years, no contact with victim or
property, $100 fine, $395 court
costs, $190 public defender fees. 75
hours community) serve ice. ,
Sandra Botello Cardoza. aggra-
vated battery with a deadly
weapon. not prosecuted, transferred
to county court w ith filing of mis-
demeanor charges.
Jesse Mercer Carnley. violation
of probation (original charges pos-
session 'of methamphetamine and
possession of marijuana), probation
revoked, six month's in jail. proba-
tion terminated, outstanding fines
and fees placed on lien.
David Lamar Fennell. aggra at-


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George and Shirley J. Fowler and
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6B The Herald-Advncate, December 1, 2005





During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Nov. 28, Robert Waylon Murphy, 26, of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges felony petit theft, grand theft and habitual
driving while license suspended).
Nov. 27, Victor Posadas Rodriguez, 41, of 525 Doc Coil Road,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with
domestic battery.
Nov. 27, Tiffany Markel Kilpatrick, 18, of 3971 Sunset Drive, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with assault, domestic
battery and criminal mischief.
Nov. 27, Tresa Dixon Williams, 42, of 2638-18th Ave. South, St.
Petersburg, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Kimberly
Benavidez on a Pinellas County warrant alleging title fraud.
Nov. 27, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 'was
reported.
Nov. 26, Maureen Theresa McCreery, 43, of 3424 Sweetwater Road.,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by FHP Tpr. L. M. Smith Jr. and charged, with
DUI.
Nov. 26, Nicolas Hernandez, 26, General Delivery, Zolfo Springs, was ,
arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with disorderly intoxication.
Nov. ,26, Alexander Jackson Jr., 21, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged witn.
possession of cocaine, driving while license suspended and fleeing to elude
a police officer with active lights arid siren.
Nov. 26, LaQuita Ann Graham, 14, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue, Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Jim Hall and charged with aggra-
vated domestic violence assault with a deadly weapon.
v Nov. 26, a residentialburglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, thefts
on Griffin Whidden Road and Mowatt Street and a fight on South Road
were reported.
Nov. 25, Gerardo DeLaCruz, .19, of Colonial Arms Apartments,
Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt., Lyle Hart and charged with possession of
cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 25, Malcom Denard Timmons, 22, of 1154 Hancock Creek Blvd.,'
North Fort Myers, was arrested by corrections Dep. M. Granger on Lee
County warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges
petit theft and possession of marijuana). .
Nov. 25, a residential burglary on Sweetwater Road, a business bur-
glary on U.S. 17 South, a theft on Altman Road, a'fight on CR 663 North
and a stolen tag were reported.
Noy. 24,, a business burglary on SR 62 West was reported.
Nov. 23, thefts on Johns Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were
reported.
.Nov. 22, Antonio Antwain Ash, 23, of 1344 S. Falconwood Court,
..Apopka. was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with
violation of probation (original charges resisting arrest without force and
leaving the scene of an accident i
Nov. 22, Armondo Gutierrez 14. of 4512 Mason-Dixon Ave., Bowling
i Green, was arrested by Dep. Jo.e Marble on a chairge-of attempted second-
degree murder.
Nov. 22. thefts on Altman Road and South Florida Avenue were
reported.

Nov. 21, Jermaine Lee Harris, 24, of 360 Cracker Lane, Wauchul;a, was
arrested bN Sgt. David Drake on a warrant charging him w\ith violation of,
probation (original charge domestic battery) and capiases alleging burglary
of a conveyance and petit theft.
: Nov. 21, Earl Marshall. 57, of 1514 N. Florida Ave.,Tampa, was arrest-
ed bN correction's Lt. R. Riches on a charge of non-support.
No. 21., George Ir% ,in.Rosenberg. 44. jnd Hannah Louise Dickerson,
25, both'of 1035 Hummingbird Lane. Wauchula, %\ere arrested by Sgt.
Barry Schnable- on warrants alleging violation of probation. Rosenberg's
: original charge \%as possession of methamphetamine and Dickerson's was
three counts possession of methamphetamine.
Nov. 21, a residential burglary on Blue Jay Road was reported.

N 2 WAUCI-IULA
S Nov. 27, Reynaldo Ri\era, 20. of 1243 Polk Road. Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged wi th t wo counts battery on a.
law enforcement officer
Nov. 26, Juan Manuel Gutierrez, 19, of 310 Tangerinie St., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with affray and
resisting arrest without force.
Nov. 26, Mont) D NMoore, 39, of 374 Azalea A\ e.. Port Charlotte, ';as,
arrested by Ofc, Chris LeConte and charged with DUL.
Nov. 26, criminal mischief on West Nlain Street and fights on
Stenstrom,Road and U.S. 17 North were reported.
Nov. 25, Miguel Angel Cardenas, 19, of '871 Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula, and Lizandro Villarreal, 27, of 665 Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula, were arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harrs and each charged with sim- ,
ple battery. ,.
; Nov. 25, Joshua James Alderman, 19, bf ,5237 N. County Line Road,
Bowling Green. and Bobby Lee McAbee, P.O. Box 775, Wauchula, were


arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and each charged with disorderly intoxi-
cation.
Nov. 25, criminal mischief on River Chase Circle and a theft on West
Oak Street were reported.
Nov. 23, David Earl Wiggins, 37, of 414 Magnolia Blvd, Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with battery on a law
enforcement officer and resisting arrest without force.
Nov. 23, John Berryan, 51, of 508 Magnolia Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with retail theft.
Nov. 23, Tammy Jean Anderson, 30, of 286 Cypress Ave., Port
Charlotte, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with pos-
session of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 23, a business burglary on U.S. 17 North was reported.

Nov. 22, a theft on Georgia Street was reported.
Nov. 21, Antonio Cano, 31, of 209 E. Main St., Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with retail theft.
Nov. 21, Michelle Denise Marrero, 27, of 630 E. Bay St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Angie Hill on a warrant alleging violation of probation
(original charge petit theft).
( Nov. 21, a business burglary on Stenstrom Road and a burglary on Rust
Avenue were reported.
BOWLING GREEN
Nov. A27, Mitchell Grant Williams, 30, of 301 SE Third St.,
Okeechobee and Billy Shane Rudd, 33, of Rte. 6, Box 625, Okeechobee,
were arrested by Sgt. Edward Coronado and Ofc. Daniel Arnold and. each
charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug para-
phernalia. Rudd was also charged with habitual driving while license sus-
pended.
Nov. 27, a vehicle was reported stolen on First Street.,
Nov. 22, Jose Jose:Parisio, 23, of 5110 Minor Ave., Bowling Green,
was.arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with disorderly conduct and
resisting arrest without violence.
Nov. 22, criminal mischief on South Church Avenue was reported.
Nov. 21, Ramiro Moreno, 19, of 209 E. Main St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with disorderly intoxication.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
Nov. 27, a theft on Wilbur C. King Blvd. was reported.

Nov. 26, Juventino Soto, 41, of 2924 N. Oak St., Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Ofc. Ray Mitchell and charged with domestic battery, disorder-.
ly intoxication and resisting arrest without force.

Nov. 25, Norman Veicht, 37, of 329 Doris Drive, Lakeland, was arrest-
ed by Ofc. Warren Brittingham arid charged with possession of metham-
phetamine, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 25, a vehicle.was reported stolen on U.S. 17 South.

Nov. 23, burglary of a conveyance on U.S. 17 South was reported.

Nov. 22, a residential burglary qn Palmetto Street and thefts on Shanna
Lane and U.S. 17 South were reported.


A Daily Thought
,THURSDAY
Therefore, the Lord Himself will
give you a sign: the virgin will be
with child, and will give birth to a
son, and will call Him Immanuel,
"God with us."
Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)

FRIDAY ,
Then the angel said to her," Do
not be afraid, Mary, for God has
been gracious to you; you shall
conceive and bear a son, 'and
you shall give Him the name
Jesus."
Luke 1: 30-31 (NEB)

SATURDAY
Shout and cheer, daughter of
Zion! Raise the roof, daughter of
Jerusalem! Your King is coming!
A good King who makes all
things right, a humble King rid-
ing on a donkey, a mere colt of
a donkey .
Zechariah 9:9 (ME)
:SUNDAY
Then Mary spoke to, the angel,
"How can this be? she said, "I
am not married!" But the angel
made this reply to her. "The Holy
Spirit will come upon you, the
power of the Most High will
overshadow you. Your child will
therefore be called holy-the
Son of God."
S Luke 1: 34-35 (PME)


MONDAY
The Lord God said to the ser-
pent (Satan), "I will make you
and the woman (whom God cre-
ated) enemies to each other.
Your descendants and her
Descendants will be enemies.
One of ,her descendants (the
Messiah) wifl crush your head
and you will bite His heel."
rUED r Genesis 3:15 (NCV)
TUESDAY
"For with God nothing will be
*impossible." And Mary said,
Behold, I am the handmaid of
the Lord; let it be to me accord-
ing to your word. "And the angel
departed from her.
Luke 1: 37-38 (NEB)

WEDNESDAY.
0 Bethlehem Ephrathah, you
are but a small Judean village,
yet you will be the birthplace of
my King, who is alive from ever-
lasting ages past!
,Micah 5:2 (TLB)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (ME) The Message;
(NCV) New Century Version; (NEB)
New English Bible; (NIV) New
International Version; (RSV)
Revised Standard Version; (PME)
Phillips Modern English; and (TLB)
The Living Bible.
6.


Not the fastest horse can catch
a word spoken in anger.
-Chinese proverb

A talented trumpeter who toots
his own horn winds up playing
to an empty theatre. A talented
trumpeter who lets others rec-
ognize his talent winds up a
legend.
-Lisa Edmondson


Attitudes On Ag
By Bill Hodge
Retired Farmer & Rancher


BEEF PRODUCERS TOUR
I was privileged last month to take part in a Florida Beef Producers
Educational Tour of the Texas and Mexico beef industry. The tour was
sponsored by the Florida Farm Bureau and University of Florida', aFAS
and arranged through the Texas Farm Bureau. Twenty-four beef prodcaers-
from all areas of Florida, along with four members of Florida Farm Bureau
staff and two extension agents from IFAS flew to San Antonio, Texas to
start our tour. We met our tour bus at the airport and were met by three
members of the Texas Farm Bureau staff and a representative from Texas
A&M University. All the Texas people traveled with us for the week we
were there. They were all Texas A&M graduates (Aggies) and I felt some
relationship with them as my son went to Texas A&M, even though none
of them were in schooll with him.
Our first stop was the Chaparosa Ranch in LaPryor, Texas. This was a
cow/calf and peanut operation. They grew 1,200 acres of irrigated peanuts
on-a 2-4 year rotation with alfalfa. Peanuts have to be planted betweenray
24 to June 24 because of virus that destroys the peanut plants and that is
the only period of the year that the virus is inactive and does not affect
plants planted during this time period.
From there we visited the Alamo Hat Co. in Moore, Texas and had an
interesting tour there. We then arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas for dinner and
the night. Our Texas hosts arranged interesting and excellent places to eat,
every day especially good for those that enjoy Mexican food!
Our next stop was the Texas Department of Agriculture Export Pens in
Eagle Pass. This was a hog-only export facility. Hogsteady for slaughter
pass through here to slaughter facilities in Mexico. All hogs going to
Mexico are unloaded here, pass through the Mexican health requirements
and are reloaded for shipment into Mexico. The facility has a capacity of
5,000 head. The average week's shipment was about 3,000 head to Mexico.
From Eagle Pass we crossed into Mexico. As you travel through
Mexico you would suddenly be stopped at a military checkpoint that
seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. They wanted to know who we were,
where we were going and our business. We had an excellent Hispanic bus
driver and our Texas hosts all spoke Spanish so we had no language prob-
lems and no delays. The bus driver (Joe) was an exceptionally nice person
and was very helpful to me as all the restaurant menus were in Spanish so
Joe and I always sat together so he could translate the menu for me and I
halfway knew what I was ordering.
Our next stop was Rudolfo DeLa Santos' Rancho,Grande. This ranch
consisted of 150,000 acres; 40,000 acres were devoted, to a purebred
Hereford cattle ranch, which was established in 1937. At that time they had
one cow for 60 acres. Calves were weaned at 500 pounds and put in sepa-
rate pastures. The ranch was divided into 20 pastures and had a gravity
water system from mountains 30 miles away. Thee was a water trough
every seven-tenths of a mile through the ranch. The ranch since its incep-
tion has increase production by 9,6%. Calves are now weaning at 650
pounds. Everything is the old cowboy way. Nov vehicles horses only.
There are 40 miles of water lines running from a 5,000-foot elevation
in the mountains that provide drinking water and irrigation. Most of the
ranch is Gamma grass and 99% is in grass. They have very few trees
because of the fire hazard they pose in their dry climate. They cldim to be
able to see cows 30 miles away. There are lots of bear, pronghorn deer and
quail. This is a result of bringing the water from the mountains. Water in the
mountains is pumped 1,500 feet up the mountain to two 125,00-gallon stor-
age tanks and from there, gravity feeds the ranch. The average land eleva-
tion is 300 feet above sea level. Cattle are on a 70-90 day breeding period
twice a year. They have 45.0.purebred Herefords and 150 Braford cows.
Next month the hunting side of Rudolfo DeLa Santos Rancho Grande.
Of all the earthly music, that which reaches farthest into heaven
is the beating of a truly loving heart.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CF Industries, Inc.
Notice of Proposed Change
to the Hardee Phosphate Complex
Development of Regional-Impact (DRI)

There will. be a joint meeting of the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
And the.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005 at 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter at the Hardee County Board
of County Commission
Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West
Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida

Copies of the documents relating-to this report are available
for public inspection during regular office. hours at the
office of the Hardee County Mining Coordinator, 110 South
Ninth Avenue, Wauchula, Florida, Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. All interested
persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering rec-
ommendations from the Planning/Zoning Board and deci-
sion of the Board of County Commissioners, the Boards
shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearing will be recorded
anyone'wishing to appeal any decision made at the public
hearings will need to ensure a verbatim record of the pro-.
ceedings is made by a court reporter.

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

Clifton N. Timmerman, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners 12:Ic


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Letter To The Editor

Red, The Thrown-Away Dog, Finds A Home


Dear Editor,
Back on November 10 you print-
ed an article I had written about a
dog that had been dumped on the
side of the road. I had been waiting
for the perfect happy ending to the
story to acknowledge all the won-
derful people who stepped forward
to help me.
First of all, I'd like to thank you,
Mr. Kelly, for being so gracious to
my husband and me the day we
stopped by the newspaper office.
Then there were all the people at
Pet Care. Center who were rooting
for Red (the thrown away, dog) and
caring, for him while I had him
boarded there.
Then the city's own Terry Davis
stepped, in. The city is so lucky to
have-a caring employee like Terry.
In fact, it was Terry who pointed
out another little dog that I adopted
at the shelter a year and a half ago.
Terry Davis did her best to help
Red.
Gloria Reynolds stepped in with
a gift for Red. I don't have your
address Gloria, but thank you from
the bottom of my heart. Dan
Daniels called me offering moral
support, and Ms. Kazan wanted to
give Red a home but it didn't work
out. My husband Tommy was a big
help too.


Two rescues in adjoining coun-
ties stepped up to the plate. Canine
Castaways offered to run Red on
their website. But then Marvene
McPhee, president of the Humane
Society of Highlands County,
called. She let me know as soon as.
there was an opening, they'd take
Red. That's where I wanted him,
because they are a "No Kill" shel-
ter.
Four days later, she called and
told me she'd take Red. We met and
had lunch. She and Red hit it off
and as I drove away, I felt really
good about the whole situation. My
boss, Greg Masters of Southern
Homes of Polk County, made a nice
donation to their shelter. Tonight,
she e-m4iled me and said that Red
had been adopted by a loving fami-
ly.
All of these people mentioned
above did wonderful things. They
went above and beyond the call to
assist a helpless animal. They all
earned stars in their crowns in
heaven. That's what my mama
would say.
But the one that helped the most
was the good Lord above. See, the
way I figure it, everything that hap-
pens is a lesson. And this was a les-
son in faith for me.
Sometimes, I try to do everything'
myself. I pray about it, of course,


Cops For Christ
By Barry L. Schnable
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant


SAs. asked by Bill Bright:
Where is joy found?
In money? No-Jay Gould was one of the ,wealthiest men of his time.:
When dying, he said: "I suppose I am the most miserable man on earth."
Inr position and fame? No-Lord Beaconsfield enjoyed more than his
share of both. He wrote: "Youth-is.a mistake;. manhood a struggle; old age
a regret..
In military glory? No-Alexander the Great conquered the known
worldin his day. Having done so, he wept in his tent before he said:,
"Thereare no more worlds to conquer."
Bright answers..
"Not in an\ of those things. Only in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
As a third-century man was anticipating death, he penned these last words
to a friend: 'It's a bad world, an incredibly bad world. But I have discov-
ered in the midst of it a quiet and holy people who have learned. a great
secret., They have found a joy which is, a thousand times better than any
pleasure of our sinful life. They are despised and persecuted,but they care
Snt. The\ are masters of their souls. They have overcome the world. These
Sp ople are Christians-and I am one.of them.'
S"Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It is one of God' s
attributes. Humanly speaking, it is that which encompasses and transcends
both happiness and sadness. Once endowed with joy, a persons not likely
to lose it and, in fact, it grows with awareness of it
"Joy is like the sun, always shining even when'night falls or clouds
cover it. Happiness is like the moon. waxing and waning. Happiness is born
in the mind, joy in the heart. Happiness comes from humans. joy from
' Gpd." :' :. ,. .
Fill your life .% ith the fruits of the Spirit and seek joy from God riot
man. God bless youyand, your family in all 'ou do.



Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich


COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour on Nov. 23 turned
out very nice, %with 37 residents in
attendance. Certificates were won
by Corrine Albertson,' Bob Luck-
hurst, Mert 'Atchinson, .Doris
O'Dell, Julius Goerbig, Mary Lou
Balanger. Virginia Kern, Jean
Snider, Harland Albertson, Beth
Thomas. Mary Catozi and Doris
Geeting.
S, PASSING
I- I'd like to take just a moment to
let everyone know that we had six
park members that passed away this
past summer. Charlie Gunn of Sun-
derland, Maine; Ted Jantz of Glad-
win. Mich.; Lou Kelly of Rose City.
Mich.; Helen Qugley of Mt. Airy,
Md.; Dale Knight of Bowling


Green; and Bea Atkinson of West
Virginia.
Our prayers and sympathy are
with the families.
EUCHRE
Euchre Nov. 19 was won by Ed
Geeting with a 54, second was John
Latour with 52 and a tie for third
between Moe Welbaum and Doris:
Geeting with 49. Latour had the
most loners and Phyllis Goerbig
came in with the low for the
evening.

Wednesday night had John
Latour in first with a 64, second
%was Charlie Shick with a 59 arid
Carl Craib in third with a 58.
Latour had the most loners and Rich
Henry had the low with 35.


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but then I don't let God handle it. I
try to make it happen. It wasn't
until I gave up trying to get this
done, that God stepped in and tpok
control.
And it took me saying to God, "I
give up, Lord, I can't do this
myself." No sooner did I say that,
then things started. happening.
When I was driving back from giv-
ing Red to Marvene, I was thanking
the Lord for helping me, when I
passed a sign on a church that said
"With God all things are possible,
but I never said it would easy."
What a wonderful confirmation
that was to me, that God was in
charge of it all.
Again I would like to impress
upon people to spay and neuter
their pets. If you can't keep your
pet, re-home it, don't dump it on
the side of a road. If.you can't re-
home it, be a responsible pet owner,
don't dump your dog.
If you are looking for a pet, visit
the animal shelter here in Hardee
County. It's out by the landfill.
Contact "rescue organizations like
Canine -Castaways or the Humane
Society of Highlands County.
There are many, many pets, both
purebred and mix, that need homes..
There are also Purebred Rescues
for just about every breed there is.
You can find these rescues online,
by doing a search for the breed you
are interested in and typing
"Rescue" after the breed name.
These dogs have been fostered and
have been evaluated on their tem-
perament and habits.
.Finally, support these shelters
and rescues. Any donations .3ou can
make to the Hardee County Animal
Shelter are appreciated. From what
I understand, they depend on dona-
tions for a lot of things that they
need. Dropping a 50-pound bag of
dog food off at a shelter is going to
make you feel good, and it also
helps our shelter.
The Humane Society of High-
lands County is nearly totally fund-
ed by donations, and they are trying
to care for .over 200 cats and 60
dogs. Help the people who are try-
ing so desperately to help these
homeless pets. ,, :
Again, thank you all so much for,
your support. Red''wouldn-'t have
found his forever home without
you.
Lisa Revell-Petro
Bowling Green




Cat Hoops

Schedule.,

Changes
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Wildcat basketball is barely start-
ed and there's a schedule change.
Varsity coach Vance Dickey was
asked to change the game set for
tomorrow iFriday) at home
against Class 4A-District 10 oppo-
nent Sarasota Booker.
The Tornadoes are still in the foot-
ball playoffs, hosting a state semi-
final game on Friday. Accordingly,
the Wildcat-Tornado basketball
game has been reset tentatively for
next Thursday. Dec. 8. if officials
can be scheduled for it.
Dickey also reviewed his 2005
varsity squad, which began play qo
Tuesday evening at another district
opponent. Braden River. Tonight
(Thursday), the Cats are at
Mulberry.
With the tentative change,
Hardee would have a pair of games
next week,' playing at Lake Placid
on Tuesday and at home against
Booker on Thursday. The pre-
Christmas-holiday schedule would
wind up with a trip to Lake Placid
'on Dec. 13 and a visit from
Mulberry on Dec. 16.
The Cats will keep busy over the
holidays with participation in the
Dec. 27-30 tournament at Manatee
High. '
Expected to suit up for the varsi-
ty Wildcats this season are seniors
'Robbie Jones and Thelinor "Lino"
Jena, juniors Chris Cook, Reggie
Grizzard, Jermaine King, Weston
Palmer, Chris Rich and Tre' Smalls,
and sophs Terry Redden, Mark St.
Fort and Olnel Virgile.
This Cat dozen faces a tough
District 10, with Avon Park,
DeSoto, Palmetto and Sebring
beside Booker and Braden River.


December 1, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B


Artist Series Hosts Debby


Boone In Holiday Tribute


The South Florida Community
College Artist Series celebrates the
holidays by presenting popular
singer Debby Boone this Saturday
at 7:30 p.m. in the SFCC
Auditorium at the main campus in
Avon Park.
Boone is the daughter of
recording artist Pat Boone and the
daughter-iri-law of actress and
recording artist Rose-mary
Clooney. The evening will be
part holiday and part tribute to
Clooney. Boone will sing many of
the songs from her recent CD,
"Refledtions of Rosemary."
Actress, singer, recording
artist, author, wife and mother are
just a few of the words to describe
Boone. She first became a house-
hold name in the 1970s when her
hit single, "You Light Up My Life,"
became an 'overnight success, top-
ping the Billboard charts for 10
weeks and selling in excess of four
million copies worldwide. The
song went on to win an Academy
Award for Best Song in a Motion
Picture, and Boone received the
Grammy Award for Best New
Artist of the Year. -
In, addition to her recording
career, Boone has starred, as the
lead in stage productions, such as
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
on Broadway. and as Maria in
Lincolo Center's 30th-anniversary
production %f "The Sound of


Debby Boone


If you think about what you
ought to do for-other people
your character will take care of
itself.
--Woodrow Wilson


Music," which garnered a Drama
Desk nomination. She also starred
as Rizzo in the Broadway produc-
tion of "Grease," and toured nation-
ally in "Meet Me in St. Louis." In
2004; Boone performed the role of
Anna in a 50th-anniversary staging
of Rodgers and Hammerstein's
"The King and I."
Boone, who lives in Los
Angeles with her husband, Gabriel
Ferrer, and their four children, has


FALL FUN


also written six children's books,
which were illustrated by Ferrer.
This holiday performance is
co-sponsored by Florida Hospital
Heartland Division and by Dennis
and Melanie Bassetti.
Ticket prices range from $23
to $33. Contact the SFCC Box
Office from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
through Friday at (863) 784-7178,
or stop by the Box Office at the
front entrance to the auditorium.


Wauchula Elementary School's kindergarten classes celebrated
fall with a festival on Oct. 31. Children traveled through centers
enjoying activities such as story-tellings, pumpkin-decorating
and fair games. Many local businesses supported the fun with
donations. Community storytellers were Dee Shackelford, Gina
Neuhofer, Gayle Knight and Kerry Terrell. The event was orches-
trated by Sherri Shaw and many other kindergarten parents who
volunteered their time and resources to the big day. In photo
from left are Brooke Shaw, Ellie Palmer and Hope Elliott.


NOTICE OF FINAL CERTIFICATION
OF TAX ROLL

Pursuant to Section 193.122 Florida Statutes, Kathy
Crawford, Property Appraiser of HARDEE County,
hereby, gives notice that the Final Tax Roll for
Hardee County was certified to the Tax Collector on
the 28th day of November, 2005. 12:1c


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Hardee won the Class 3A-District
10 championship last year before
losing in the Regioh 3 quarterfinals
to District 9's Tampa Jesuit. With
most of the same personnel back,
the Cats 'look to_,advance further'
this season.
JV 'head coach Rod Smith, who
is assisted by Lee Thomas, named
his JV squad on Monday. It will
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Jackson, Jaime .Harrison, Alex
Flores, Marwin Simmons, Akeem
Frazier and Pete Solis and fresh-
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The Herald-Advocate
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Thursday, December 1, 2005


Bowling Green Methodist


Church Celebrates 125 Years


By JULIE DURRANCE
Special To The Herald-Advocate
1 On the weekend of Oct. 15-16,
Bowling: Green First United
Methodist Church celebrated its
1425th anniversary. Members,
friends and family came from far
?nd wide to join in the celebration.
I Saturday activities began with a
fellowship time and tree planting in
The rose garden. Hurricane Charley,
took down the ancient oak which
sheltered the garden, and so mem-
bers and guests gathered to plant a
hew tree in its place. Rev. Steve
Polk gave a dedication message,
and the tree was then planted by
Danny* and Ian Durrance and
Howard Trammell. The new oak
tree represents the church's 125
years of strong roots in Christ and,
continued growth of the congrega-.
tion in the future.
Following the tree planting, a
barbeque dinner and birthday party
were held in the FelloWship' Hall;
,Over 170 attended and enjoyed bar-
.bequed pork, beef and all the trim-
*mings. Two large cakes decorated
,to commemorate 125 years were
cut by the oldest arid youngest
members of the church, Alice Lee
jand Savannah Sperry.
* The evening concluded with a
'gospel sing in the sanctuary.
Friends. members and their fami-
lies shared music, h mn singing
and testimonies during the praise"
and worship service. Special music
:was presented .by Beverly Cooper
and Eric, Hines, Priscilla and.
Charles Perry, Idal Mary Spears.
,and the church's own Friends of
Faith group, Beckie Barden, Jan
Knight, Denice Driskell, and Mary.
Alderman. All choir members, past
and present, were in% ited to sing as
Sell; the choir loft was packed as


they sang to the glory of God.
On Sunday, a coffee fellowship
was held during the Sunday School
hour. By the 10:45 a.m. worship
service, the church was crowded
with 252 friends, former pastors,
church members and their families,
and conference officials. The altar
candles were lit by Danhy
Durrance and Jed Drake, who as
young boys were the church's first
acolytes.
Doyle Bryan recognized former
pastors, and District Superinten-
dent Rev. David Herman presented
a letter of acknowledgement of the
125th anniversary from Florida
Bishop Timothy Whitaker and con-
gratulated the congregation for
continuing the work of the church.
Friends of Faith sang a special
song, "The Mission," and the choir
presented their anthem, "How
Beautiful." In one of the most
inspirational and moving parts of
the worship service, the Rev.
Wayne Johnson gave his testimony
by singing, "I Know Who Holds
Tomorrow."
Rev. Johnson, one of several pas-
tors to come from Bowling Green'
Methodist, suffers from Parkin-
son's disease and had undergone
experimental brain surgery just 10
days prior to attending the 125th
celebration. Everyone in the ser-
vice %%as deeply moved as his beau-
tiful \oice filled the sanctuary.
Guest speaker Rev. Dale
Harward, another pastor to come
out of the church, gave a sermon
entitled "Dreamers." He recounted
his own experiences and fond
memories of the church as he spoke
of its rich history and the many
people who laid the foundation for
future generations. He asked,"What
are your dreams for this church?"


Oldest church member Alice Lee and the youngest, Savannah Rev. Wayne, Johnson shares testimony in song 10 days after
Sperry, prepare to cut birthday cake. brain surgery in treatment of Parkinson's Disease.


Rev. Harward challenged the
congregation to "dream big" just as
the founders did. 125 years ago and
to continue reaching out.. to the
community in service and the love
of Christ.
Following the worship service,
,everyone gathered in the
Fellowship Hall and under the rose
garden tent to share a covered dish
luncheon. Tables were overflow ing
%with the food brought by members.
family and friends. Everyone
enjoyed the meal and special time
of fellowship which followed, gi\-
ing thanks and praise to the Lord
for a memorable 125th annirersar_.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CF 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 of
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
pi,ersons 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 F FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOT I WITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODSEI FORTH \BOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED T\\O YEARS (2) OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DA, [FF OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The daie of the firsi publicaiion of this
Notice is November 24, 2005.

Personal Repreenialmie:
CLARA .ANN \\ VKOFF
1838 Kazen Road
% \auchula, FL 33873

Attorney for Personal Representative:
John W. Burton, of
BURTON-& BURTON. P.A.
Post Office. Drawer 1729
i Wauchula, FL 33873
Telephonte: 18631 7'3-3241
Tcktopier- q63) 773-0910
Florida Bar Number: 0650137
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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.,
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO
CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORP.
Plaintiff,


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.


Ordinance

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The county is making a change to
its pet ordinance.
The change will broaden vacci-
nation requirements for cats and
dogs because there is a newer vac-
cine which offers protection for
three years instead of the one-year
vaccine which has been standard.
A public hearing on the proposed
amendment to Animal Control
Ordinance 06-01 will be held next
Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. at
Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula.
Only the ordinance section on
rabies vaccination will be changed.
It will require the owner of a dog
or cat over three months old to be
vaccinated by a licensed veterinari-
an with a vaccine authorized by the
U.. S. Department of Agriculture.
The pet will also need to be revac-
cinated every 36 months, or as con-
forming to the vaccine manufactur-
er's directions.
The dog or cat must wear a valid
inoculation, or for cats ani identifi-
cation collar approved by the coun-
ty in lieu of the tag. Failure to vac-
cinate a dog or cat oler three
months old and/or have the tag or
collar is'a violation of the ordi-
nance and can lead to a $30 cita-
tion.
If a pet is bitten of scratched bN a,
wild animal, say a raccoon which
has rabies, it can pass the disease,

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on. Wild animals normally seen
only at night but out in the hot sun
acting strangely should be avoided
by the pet and pet owner.
Rabies is transferred through
saliva or blood. "If your cat or dog
has been out all night and comes
home bitten, scratched or cut, it's
best to quarantine them for the 10-
day incubation period to protect
you or your children from having to
get painful rabies shots.
"Also, if you have 'another pet,
such .as a ferret, dog or cat, keep
them away from the possibly
infected one," say local animal con-
trol officers.
The local Animal Control
Services building is at the county
landfill off Airport Road about
three miles east of Wauchula. It can
be reached by calling 773-2320 or
at the website petfinder.com.
The city of Wauchula and county
animal control officers share space
at the landfill kennel. All animals
coming in are fed, watered, cleaned
up and checked for an embedded
microchip which gives the number
of a national computer listing of the
Owner's name and address.
Animal control officers respond
to a variety of complaints almost
daily. Stray cais and dogs are held
for five days. If at all possible, they
are returned to their owners or held
for adoption. Owners whose pets
are missing should call as soon as
possible to check if their pets have


Change In Pet


need shots to protect against feline
leukemia or distemper.

There are citations for animals
running at large or becoming a nui-
sance, $15 for the first offense.
Fines increase to $50 to $100 for

Flatter me, and I may not
believe you. Criticize me, and I
may not like you. Ignore me,


each subsequent rabies or running
at large offense. On'the fourth, the
owner must go to court and there is
a $500 fine. If it bites or scratches
someone, the fine on first offense is
$100 and increases accordingly for
subsequent incidents.

and I may not forgive you.
Encourage me, and I will not
forget you.


NOTICE OF SALE'
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) Floridla,
described as:
Lot.25, BLOCK "I", CHARLIE
CREEK MOBILE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO .THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK, PAGE 37, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HARDER .
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETH-
ER WITH THAT-CERTAIN 1992
FLEETCRAFT CORP., DOU-
BLE WIDE MOBILE HOME ID:
#GAFLN34A15222SH, TITLE
#63708799 AND ID
#GAFLN34B15222SH, TITLE'
#63708800.
a/k/a 1260 Mockingbird Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, at public sale, to
the highest and best bidder, for cash,
at the North Steps of the Hardee
County Courthouse, 417 W. Maih
Street, Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00
o'clock a.m., on December 7, 2005.

DATED at Wauchufa, Florida this' 31
day of October, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
SClerk of the Circuit Court

(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-
ipgs. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771 or Voice (V) 1-800-955-
8770 via Florida Relay Service.
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Toys are for children of ages:


A Touchstone Energy' Cxoperative .


been picked up.
There is a $45 adoption charge,
which includes $10 for kennel costs
and $35 for the local veterinarian of
your choice to spay or neuter the
animal, provide the rabies vaccina-
tion and tag, a thorough exam and
one-month supply of flea control
ointment.
Pets may also need Parvo or dis-
temper vaccinations and cats may


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December 1, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


Guests pack social hall following Sunday worship

125 YEARS
Continued From 1 C


said Pastor Steve Polk, "to those
dear saints of the past 125 years
who worked so hard and were
steadfast in their beliefs in the face
of great opposition. They'allowed
God to work through them to make
this church what it is today. They
have given us a great heritage.
"But let us not get caught up in
looking back; let us diligently look
forward also. I firmly believe that
the legacy of this church is still to
be written. We have a good begin-
ning but we must stay on task and,


celebration.


with God's help, continue striving
to show the love of Christ to a hurt-
ing world.
"We must live out our faith in our
community in a way that others can
see and knovy that we serve God.
As Jesus said in the fifth chapter of
Matthew, we are a light to the
world and as such we should not
hid that light but share it with oth-
ers. May First United Methodist
Church of Bowling Green shine
brightly in this community and
around the world," said Rev. Polk.


GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS
Stop by and see why so many neighbors
from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in
the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida
I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor
11 years running and been a member of
Ford's 300/500 Club for 19 years. Thanks
S again and stop by soon.
STE E Ft. Meade
. '. ISTEDE MP 800-226-3325


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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

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 Clerk1124-1215c
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ceremony.


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Person to Contact:

Mailing Address:


Telephone Number


Signature


Mail Entries to:
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P.O. Box 683
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presentation immediately after parade & 2 walkers width
floas. Applications due November 28

Christmas Card Lane
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Outta' The Woods
By Tony Young
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission


End The Year With A Bang Of Holiday Hunting Traditions
There finally is a chill in the air and a certain festiveness as most of us
try to take time off from work to enjoy spending quality time with family
and friends and reflecting on the passing year. Children will be out of
school on winter break soon, and as the holiday season is upon us, so are
several traditional hunting opportunities.
The second phase of duck and coot season comes in statewide Dec. 10
and runs through Jan. 29. The second phase of canvasback season also
opens Dec. 10 but only lasts three weeks until Dec. 30. In addition to the
usual hunting license and permit requirements, duck hunters also must have
a Florida waterfowl permit ($3) and a federal duck stamp ($15).
The daily bag limit on ducks is six, but you need to know your ducks
before you pull the trigger, because there are different daily limits for each
species. For instance, within that six-bird limit there can only be one black
duck, one mottled duck, one fulvous whistling-duck, one pintail and one
canvasback (but only during canvasback season). Only two of your six-bird
limit can be redheads, wood ducks or scaup; and-you may have only four
scoters or mallards (of which only two can be female) in your bag. All other
species of ducks may be taken up to the six-bird limit, except harlequin
ducks. Taking or attempting to take harlequins is illegal. The daily limit on
coots is 15, and there is a five-bird limit on mergansers, only one of which
may be hooded. .
When hunting waterfowl,'hunters may only' use non-toxic shotgun
shells. In fact, it's illegal for waterfowl hunters to possess lead shot. Only
steel, tin or tungsten-alloy are permissible.
For something different, try woodcock hunting. Woodcock season runs
Dec. 17-Jan. 15. Woodcocks are excellent game birds, because they hold
well for pointing bird dogs and provide a challenging shot when flushed.
The daily bag limit is three. ''
The ihird phase of mourning and white-%winged dove season opens
Dec. 10 and runs through Jan. 8. There is a 12-bird daily bag limit on doves,
which includes no more than four white-winged doves.
Shooting hours for all migratory birds are one-half hour before sunrise
to sunset. You must get a no-cost migratory bird permit before you hunt any
of these birds. All you hae to do to get the permit is answer a couple of
questions when you purchase your hunting license.
The only firearm you are allowed to hunt these migratory game birds
with is a shotgun, no larger than 10-gauge. Shotguns must be plugged to a
three-shell capacity (magazine and chamber combined). Bows ailso are
legal.
Retrievers and bird dogs can be useful in hunting migratory game
birds. Artificial decoy s. as well as manual or mouth-operated bird calls, also
are legal and essential gear for duck hunters.
You may hunt migratory game birds over an agricultural field, as long
as the crop has been planted by regular, agricultural methods. However,
don't even think about -'sweetening" the field by scattering agricultural
products over it or any %v here near it or you could n md up in serious
trouble. It doesn't matter if you aren't the one %who scattered the bait. If xoun
knew or should have know n that such bait was present. you are accountable
under the law.
Some-other things you can't do while hunting migratory game birds
include using rifles, pistols. crossbow ~s. traps. snares, nets, sinkboxes,. swiv-
el guns, punt guns, battery guns, machine guns, figh hooks, poisons, drugs,
explosive substances. live decoys. recorded bird call or sounds and electri-
cally amplified bird call imitations. Shooting from a moving automobile or
boat, and herding or dri% ing birds with -ehicles or vessels also are against
the law.
Bobcat and otter hunting season is Dec. i-March 1, and there are no


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Dear Editor,
On Sunday I drove up to visit

Jean Claude Meus, my future
brother-in-law, in prison. He is
doing as well as can be expected in
the setting he is in.
I say future brother-in-law, but he
is already a beloved member of my
family. Sitting and talking to him in
a room full of others who have
been convicted of heinous crimes is
still unreal.
Even where he is, Jean Claude
has managed to stay the good per-
son he has always' been. The
respect he has from not only the
prisoners but also the guards is very
evident. I was told by one of the
guards that Jean Claude is "our
good one."'
The local media has always been
good in printing what was happen-
ingin this case but sadly, it took the
Jennifer Porter case to get this case
the" national media coverage it
needed. What happens in court-
rooms in our local courts generally
stays within the local area whether
right or wrong. What happened in
this case in Hardee County was'
totally wrong, and it has taken
another tragedy for it to be shown.
I have read where state officials
involved in this case have stated
that there was, no prejudice
involved and that Jean Claude was
treated fairly. This case has shown.
prejudice since Jean Claude's arrest
back in 1992, 15 months after the
the accident.
Upon his arrest. in' Knoxville,
Tenn., where he lived with my sis-
ter, he was extradited to Hardee
County on a one million dollar
bond. When a state official was
asked at the time by a local reporter
why the bond was so high, his com-
ment was "because he is Haitian
and a flight risk." That comment
reeks racism.
I must say that I have learned a
lot since'this case began when Peter


': -" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-11

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number'
2005-11 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City
Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873. on the 12th da\ of December. 2005, at 6:00 P.M.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the CitN Clerk, 126 South Seventh
Avenue. Wauchula, Florida 33873. An) person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed
Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-11.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FORTHE
CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THOSE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND
LYING ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE
(NORTHBOUND US HIGHWAY 17) AT THE SOUTHERLY BORDER OF THE CITY OF
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, DESIGNATED AS THE REYNOLDS ALLEN NORTH AND
SOUTH PARCELS, RESPECTIVELY, FROM "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO "C2-
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING" AND FROM "AG-
SAGRICULTURAL" TO "C2-HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING,
RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
: SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.

Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes. as amended, the City Commission hereby advises
that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes.
the testimony arid evidence upon which the appeal isto be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of
any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves, every aspect of the,
Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment inits programs
or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans' with
Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOT T City Clerk
Clifford Nf. Ables, Ill, Esquire City of Wauchula
Attorney for City of Watichula
Ables & Ritenour, P.A.
202 West Main Street '
Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
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Estrada, the prosecutor at the time,
signed the arrest warrant and Judge
Durrance placed that one million
dollar bond on Jean Claude.
I have learned that "innocent
before proven guilty" is a false-
hood: I have learned that by using
the "freedom of speech" set forth in
the constitution can result in threats
by elected public officials to "keep
you mouth shut or else." Sadly, I
have learned not to trust.
I have also seen the good in peo-
ple. My chait-i-ieeting with one of
Nona Moore's sisters has shown
me that I would have really liked
Nona. Sisters have that special
bond where they know each other's
souls and what is in them.
Until that chance meeting the sis-
ters were unaware of what had hap-
pened with Jean Claude's case.
From what I understand, their last
contact from the state about Jean
Claude' was on Thanksgiving Day
1992 when they were asked to
appear at a bond hearing, when my
sister was trying to get the bond
reduced. They refused, stating that
Jean Claude did not belong in jail.
My 5-year-old son wakes up
often with thefirst words he-says
being, "Mommy, we have to get,
Jean Claude out of jail today!"
With the help of Nona's sisters and
the media, hopefully I can soon say
to him .. .today we will.

Diane Thibodeau
Sebring


Whether it's upland bird hunting with friends and family, shooting
ducks on the pond with your favorite lab or taking that big cat as he slips up
behind an unsuspecting fawn, December has the hunting opportunities you
are looking for.
Here's wishing you happy holidays and a successful hunting season. If
you can, remember to introduce someone new to our great sport. As always,
have fun, hunt safely, and we'll see you in the woods!
Tony Young is a media relations coordinator for the FWC's Division of
Hunting and Game Management. You can reach him with questions about
hunting at Tony. Young @FWC.com.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE WAUCHULA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, FUTURE LAND USE
MAP FOR THE CITY OF WAUCHULA

The City of Wauchula, Florida, proposes to change the use of land within the area shown in,
the map in the advertisement. The change proposed is an amendment to the Wauchula
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map for the City of Wauchula.


Amendment 05-06:


A change ofthe future land use classification from "Low Density Residential"
"Commercial" for the parcel of land approximately sixteen (16) acres
designated as Reynolds Allen North. A change of the future land use
classification from "Industrial" to "Commercial" for the parcel of land
approximately nineteen (19) acres designated as Reynolds Allen South. Both
parcels are located along the Easterly right-of-'wa&of South Fifth Avenue
(Northbound US Highway 17). The approximate size of the property is thirt)-
five (35) acres.


A public hearing will be held on December 12,2005, at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance
2005-12 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at
City Hall. 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, at which public hearings all parties and
interested citizens may appear and by heard as to any and all matter pertinent.to the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plait. Comments to Amendment 05-06 may be made orally at the
hearing or in writing if submitted on or before the hearing dates.

A copy of the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be inspected by the
public in the 'offices of the City Clerk, at the City Administrative Complex, 126 South 7th Avenue,
Wauchula. Florida 33873, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
except holidays.

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

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS .WITH. DISABILITIES ACT, AND
SECTION 286.26, FLORIDA STATUTES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE MEETING.

INTERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD AT SAID HEARING'.


Clifford 1M. Ables, III, Esquire
Attorney for City of Wauchula
Ables & Ritenour, P.A.
202 West Main Street
Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
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City of Wauchula
Future Land Use


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s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
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daily bag or season limits on either species.
Like foxes, bobcats may be chase year-round with dogs, but possess-
ing firearms during the closed season between March 2 and Nov. 30 is pro-
hibited. On a few wildlife management areas, bobcats and otters may not be
taken, so please consult the specific area brochure before you hunt.



Letter To The Editor.

Jean Claude Meus Should

Be Released From Prison


I


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. 'Trner, deceased, File Number
252005CP000138, is pending in the
Probate Court, HARDEE County,
Florida, the address of which is CLERK
OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, HARDEE
COUNTY-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.
ALL CLAIMS, NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME


PERIOD SET FORTH ABOyE, 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.
Jos6 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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Hardee


HEARTLAND CAREER CONNECTION


PHOTO .Br JIM h.ELL,
Don McDonough told the Wauchula Lions Club on Nov. 17 about the Heartland Career
Connection, located at the old Wauchula Plaza, which helps match employers with prospective
employees. From left are Erica Scheipsmeier, Don McDonough, Rick Knight and Bryan
Hollenbaugh. The Lions Club meets every Thursday noon at the Wauchula VFW on Hanchey Road.


L ving


CHILDREN'S BOOK


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Retired Hardee County teacher Gayle Knight has written a children's book entitled "No! No!
Sassy, the Teacher's Pet." The book will be available soon and is about the family cat. She was
guest speaker last week at the Hardee Rotary Club meeting at the Patchwork Cafe. From left are
club President Frankie Vasquez, Gayle Knight, Terra Birge, age, 12, and Sue Birge.


The Salvation Army's annual
Kettle Drive began ;ringing in the
holiday season last week.
Bell ringers will be"stationed in
front of several Hardee County
businesses, collecting donations for
the needy.
Last )e.,r. Hardee. C ',ountins'


tossed $10,130 into the pots.
Seventy percent of that amount
stayed in Hardee County, assisting
local residents, Jeff Ramsland of
the. Hardee Help Center said.
Ramsland was at a Wauchula
Kiwanis Club meeting last week to
speak about the Kettle Drive.


Don't Be Left Out!
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


S100th BIRTHDAY FOR JOYCE TIL YOU
:' Anyone who remembers Joyce Tilyou, who lived in :
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, birthday reception on Sunday, December 4, 2005, at ,
- 2:00 p.m., in the. Fellowship, Hall of First.,United U
SMlethodist Church, 207 North 7th Ave., Wauchula. U
r Those people who are unable to be present on that
: date are urged to send her birthday greetings to her D
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,33898. _o.: 1 ,
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Elks Host

Memorial

Service
The Wauchula Elks Lodge No.
1700 will host a memorial service
this Sunday afternoon.
The annual service honors. all
deceased Elks, with special recog-
nition of those who have died with-
in the past year,
There will be a free lunch from
noon until 1 p.m., with.the memori-
al service immediately following:
I Members of the public are invit-
ed to attend.
SThe lodge is located at 318 W.
Main St.


Immanuel Baptist Church in
Bowling Green will host the Royal
City Trio of Auburndale on
Saturday at 6 p.m.
Everyone is invited to the church
which is located at 210 E. Broward
St., Bowling Green. For more
information, call the church at 375-
9497.
Future president-Franklin D.
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Canada. His cottage is now part
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IRON CROSS


COURTESY PHOTO
The Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy held an Iron
Cross dedication recently at the Fort Ogden Cemetery. Honored were Lt. F.C.M. Boggess, Pvt.
William A. Johnson and Marine Sgt. Frank Boggess. Participating were the Gen. David E. Twiggs
Camp No. 1462 of Wauchula, the Maj. William Footman Camp No. 1950 of Fort Myers and the
Peace River Chapter No. 2516.


ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Bagel, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray,
Garden Peas, Peaches, Juice, Roll)
and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken or Pig
in a Blanket (Salad Tray, Savory
Rice, Pears, Juice, Roll) and Milk
WEDNESDAY



Military

mNews


ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS


PHOTO Br JIL r
New officers of the Hardee County Rotary Club are (from left) Frank Vasquez, president; Vane
Hernandez, treasurer; Sophia Peavy, secretary;. and Troy Brant, vice president.


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AARON D. CREWS
Navy Chief Petty Officer Aaron
D. Crews,,son of David R. Crews of.
Bowling Green and Beth NM. Worley,
of Lake City, recently returned with
his fellow shipmates to sea after
their two-month-long in-port peri-
od. .
They are assigned to the aircraft
carrier USS Kitty Hawk deployed
to Yokosuka, Japan.
While in home port, sailors
worked long hours with civilian
.'; contractors to complete 85 contrac-
tor jobs, 246 ship repairs and more
than 700 ship's force jobs to ensure
the ship was ready to get under way.
The Kitti Hawk Strike Group. is
V, the largest strike group in the Navy
and is composed of the aircraft car-
rier USS Kitty Hawk, Carrier Air
Wing 5. guided-missile cruisers
USS Chancellors ille and USS
Cowpens and destroyer Squadron
15; .
'ELL' Carriers like USS Kitty Hakk are
,ssa 'deployed throughout the % orld to
maintain U. S. presence and pro-
' vide rapid response in time of crisis.
The ships serves as a highly visible
oark deterrent to would-be aggressors
and is equipped with the most ver-
satile and powerful weapons and
aircraft available.
Crews is a 1992 graduate of
Columbia High School in Lake City
and joined the Nay in April 1993.


TWO PINKS, ONE BLUE
Jose Luis Lopez and Jennifer
Rucker, Wauchula, a six pound
seven. ounce daughter, Blanca
Isabel Lopez, born Aug. 17, 2005,
Clarendon Memorial Hospital,
Manning, S. C. Maternal-grandpar-
ents are Debra Rucker of Wauchula
and the late Gerald Rucker.
Maternal great-grandparenls are'
Bud and Polly Noblett of Bowlinig
Green. Paternal grandparents are
Gerbnimo and, Catalina Lopez of
Wauchula.
Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas
Lang, Wauchula, a seven pound
four ounce daughter, Jaymee
Nicole, born No%. 15, 2005, Florida
Hospital Heartland, Sebring. Mrs.
Lang is the former Tracy Nicole
Daniels. Maternal grandmother is
Darlene Daniels. '.

Alberto Sosa and Jennifer
Johnston, Wauchula, a seven pound
three ounce son, Alberto Jr., born
Nov. 23, 2005, Florida Hospital
Heartland, Sebring. Maternal
grandparents are William and
Sylvia Johnston. Paternal grandpar-
ents are Carlos and Maria Sosa.


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Lunch: Burrito or Hamburger on a
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Cat Soccer Downs Streaks, Devils


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Wildcat soccer pocketed a pair of
victories last week.
The Hardee boys soccer squad
wrested wins over both the Avon
Park Red Devils and Sebring Blue
Streaks last week.
This week, the Cats took on
Braden River at a home double-
header on Tuesday and Wednesday
evening got a visit from Bayshore.
The game tonight (Thursday) is
another home double-header.
Next week, there are home
games Dec. 6 against DeSoto and
Dec. 8 against Avon Park. Both are
double-headers in a flip-flop of
those played earlier in the season
on the road while Hardee 'Stadium
was still occupied with football fun.
Hardee girls lost 1-0 at Avon
Park and 8-0 at home against the
stellar Lady Streaks on Tuesday
evening.
They are the front half of the
double-headers listed above for the
boys squad. The girls play at 6 p.m.
and the boys about 8.
At Avon Park on Nov. 21, Hardee
soccer won 3-1. The Wildcats had a


2-0 advantage at halftime. Junior
Pablo Anselmo, fresh off the foot-
ball field, scored on a corner kick
which curved righi inside the goal
for the first tally. Minutes later,
junior Alberto "Chico" Rodriguez
got an assist from senior Jose
Salvador to kick the ball into the
hole.
In the second half, the Red
Devils got on the board with a
penalty kick. Hardee answered
with a Luis Reyes score on an assist
from Andrew Cisneros.
"We are happy to have our three
varsity football players (Anselmo,
Salvador and Cisneros) returning
from the football team, but we sure
wish that the football team's season
wasn't over yet," said Wildcat
coach Ron Kline.
The Cats, who had battled the
Blue Streaks to a 1-1 tie in Sebring
on Nov. 8, took control at Wildcat
Stadium last Tuesday for a 6-1 vic-
tory.
"The game on Tuesday was won-
derful from my perspective, of.
course," said Kline. "Teamwise, we.
are starting to become more cohe-
sive, and I notice that all the players


are starting to play off each other-
that is, they all seem to be playing
stronger because some of -the
impact players have turned up the
direction of the overall level of
game-day play," continued Kline.
"Our passing is becoming
crisper, the defense is stronger and
we seem to know where our team-
mates will be as we go down the
field. The scoring on Tuesday was
where we want it to be, taking
advantage of opportunities given us
or that we created," commented
Kline.
I am glad to see that we are
having a variety of players score,
which lets us maintain more than
one or two scoring threats on the
field. Our defense is getting better
than two weeks ago, no doubt due
to more varsity experience for
some of our youngest players,"
concluded Kline.
Chico Rodriguez opened the
scoring for Hardee two minutes
.into the 80-minute match. Anselmo
scored 10 minutes later and senior
transfer Anthony LeCocq, who has
been a valuable asset for Hardee,
added a pair of goals to give


Hardee a 4-0 edge. Sebring got its
only tally just before halftime on a
free kick.
Anselmo and soph Luis Reyes
each squeezed a shot past the Blue
Streak goalie in the second half to
give Hardee its 6-1 win.
Since its veterans have come off
the football field, Hardee has more
wins, finishing with a. 3-3-1 record
before the Thanksgiving holiday
break.
Hardee girls had their best game
of the season at Avon Park on Nov.
21.
"We did a better job of getting
the ball downfield than we have
been, but couldn't take advantage
of scoring opportunities." said


coach Rob Beatty of the 1-0 loss.
"Karissa Manchester drove the
ball up. the right wing several times,
but the girls didn't find themselves
into a position to score," he added.
"Christina Badillo did a great job
at goalie. Avon Park's only goal
was scored when we were playing
our backup goalie. I had brought
Christina out at the beginning of
the game to generate some offense,
but put her back into the goal at the
eight-minute mark after Avon Park
scored. She had 11 saves and
played very smart," concluded
Beatty.
Last Tuesday's home game
against powerful Sebring was an
uphill battle. "Though the score


doesn't indicate it, the girls played
a lot tougher against Sebring than
the last game we played them. We
had a couple of breakdowns, where
they scored twice on us. But we did
drive the ball down offensively a
few times, but came away score-
less," commented Beatty.
"Christina (Badilto) had 10 saves
on the night. She had a great first
half, but played injured at the end
of the half and into the second half.
Cynthia Briseno and Roxana Torres
both played through the pain of
injuries as well. We have had to
rely on these girls on a full-time
basis, and a week without games
will be good recovery time for
them," said Beatty.


Junior trio Johnny Huron (11), Pablo Anselmo (6) and Chico Rodriguez (8) surround Sebring drib-
bler.


Luis Reyes (9) dribbles past pair of defenders as Anthony LeCocq (in: background) looks for a
pass.


Senior Anthony LeCocq (12) looks to take the ball away from Sebring opponent.


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Featuring the FBC Combined Choirs, Handbells & Praise Band
in the musical/drama
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December 17-1 8th

6:30pm (Pre-service Concert at 6:00pm)
Admission is FREE (childcare for children ages 3-under)

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INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS FOR
HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING

Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Hardee
County, at the School Board office, 1009 North 6th Ave.,
Wauchula, Florida 33873 until 10:00 a.m. on December 20, 2005,
at which time all bids shall be publicly opened for furnishing all
labor and material and performing all work necessary for a
Complete New Building at:

Hardee High School Stadium Concession/Restroom Building,
400 S. Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

Bidder must. be a licensed- Florida Contractor ("Contractor")
unless otherwise set forth in this bid.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: December 8, 2005, at
10:00 a.m. at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Hardee
County School Board, 1009 North. 6th Ave., Wauchula, FL
33873. After the meeting we will tour the job site.

Building .plans prepared by the Architect-of-Record, Long &
Associates, Engineers/Architects, Inc., will be available to inter-
ested Contractors immediately after the prebid meeting for a non-
refundable amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) per set.

No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for
receipt of bids for a period of thirty (30) days.

Each bid shall be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent,
of Schools, Hardee County School Board, RO. Box 1678,
Wauchula, FL 33873. Bids shall be Sealed and submitted on the
"Bid Form" provided.

Bid tabulations with recommended awards shall be posted for
review by interested parties at the Hardee County School Board
office. -Failure. to, file a.protest within the time prescribed by
Section 120.53(5), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of
proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Contractors shall .direct all questions to Long & Associates at
(813) 839-0506.

All workers on the job site must pass a security clearance for the
Jessica Lunsford Act.

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Freshmran Daisy Escoto (21) deflects Blue Streak pass.


Alberto "Chico" Rodriguez (8) slipped between defenders for the first goal against Sebring.


Junior Mandy Cornelius (18) battles Sebring opponent for control of the ball.


Sophomore fullback Esmeralda Martinez (22) is ready to help as Lady Wildcat goalie Christina
Badillo picks up one of her 10 saves.


PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
Senior Karissa Manchester (14) moves downfield as teammates move along with her.


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S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE TO TPE WAUCHULA NOTICEOF PUBLIC HEARING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, FUTURE LAND USE AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-20
MAP FOR THE CITY OF WAUCHULA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number
The City of Wauchula, Florida, proposes to change the use of land within the area shown in 2005-20 will be presented to the City Commission for'adoption upon the second and final reading at City
, the. map in the advertisement. The change proposed is an amendment to the Wauchula Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 12th day of December, 2005, at 6:00 P.M.
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map for the City of Wauchula. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh
Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed
Amendment 05-03: A change of the* official future land use Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
classification from County "Agricultural" to City "Single Family
Residential" for the Lambert Parcel of approximately twenty-one (21) ORDINANCE 2005-20
acres.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF
A public hearing will be held on December 12,2005, at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE-OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR T.HE EASTERLY TWO HUNDRED TWENTY (220) FEET OF
2005-04B will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading A Y TH F DA
at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, at which public hearings all parties LOCATEDADJACENT TOTHE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE
and interestedcitizens may appear and by heard as to any and all matter pertinent to the proposed (US HIGHWAY 17 NORTH). FROM "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO.. "C2-HIGHWAY
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan: Comnients,to Amendment 05-06 may be made orally at the COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
hearing or in writing if submitted on or before the hearing.dates. SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

p' A copy of the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be inspected by the, Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises
public in the offices of the City Clerk, at the City Administrative Complex, 126 South 7th Avenue, that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
Wauchula, Florida 33873, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
except holidays, purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Please note that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect
to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not.discriminate upon the basis of
that for such purpose will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
; record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeals is to be based. Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs
or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.
SECTION 286.26, FLORIDA STATUTES. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING SPECIsAL
'ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE MEETING. s/Clarissa Abbott
s/ Clarissa Abbott
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Hardee Senior High Choir.


Fall Concert Features


Seasonal Favorites


Fall Concert Features Seasonal
Favorites
Ready for some sounds of the
season?
" The Hardee Junior High
School Chorus and the Hardee
Senior High School Chorus will
combine efforts for their annual
Fall Concert tonight (Thursday).
The concert will begin at 6
p.m. in the high school auditorium,
830 Altman Road in Wauchula.
The concert will be packed
with such favorites as "The First
Noel," Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas," "It's the Most
Wonderful Time of the Year," "We
Three Kings," "Sleigh Ride" and'
"For Unto Us A Child.Is Born"
from the Messiah by G. F. Handel..
Also included are songs like.
"African Noel," "Winter Bells," the
Huron Indian carol "Riu, Riu,
Chiu," the Russian folk 'song
"Minka," a medley of traditional
carols called "Fa, La, La, La, La,'
Christmas Bells Are Ringing!"
Then there will be "Island



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Christmas Spirit," an English carol
titled "How Far IS It to
Bethlehem?," the traditional His-
.panic children's song "A La Nanita
Nana" and much more.
Admission to the concert is $2
per person, which will cover the
cost of the concert and the overall
support of the two programs.
Director of the Hardee Junior
High Chorus is Christina Murray,
while David Radford is the leader
of the Hardee Senior High Chorus\
Both' choirs, along with the,
Sounds of Sebring, Wauchula
Elementary School and Bowling
Green Elementary School, also
will participate in the annual
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Wauchula Elementary School recently in recognition of Ve
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some Midwest states, and the price
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It's important to clean wild rice
thoroughly before cooking it. The
best method' is to place the rice in a
large saucepan and fill it with cold
water. Stir it several times and set
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water can then.be poured off:
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YOU Can Appear In ...

Memory Lane
Do you have any old photographs of Hardee County people, places
of 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 y<9yr name to: Memory Lane,
The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or stop by
the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula.


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gday. NUTS AND VEGETABLES
front Most cooks have favorite
ssion Thanksgiving vegetable recipes --
ones treasured from childhood or
acquired through marriage. But
every now and then, it's nice to try
something different.
One traditional holiday vegetable
is green beans with ; toasted
almonds. This year, try a variation
with broccoli and hazelnuts.
Nuts are packed with, nutrients.
Just one ounce-supplies two or three,
grams of fiber and four to seven
grams of protein, similar to about
one slice of cheese, but with about
two-thirds less saturated fat. Some
nuts, like hazelnuts. almonds and
peanuts, are a good source of \ ta-
min E. while walnuts are a good
source of health-promoting omega-
3 fat.
Hazelnuts also called filberts
grow in clusters on trees in tem-
perate zones around the world,
Italy, Spain, France and Turkey pro-
duce the most hazelnuts and, until
the 1940s, the United States import-
ed most hazelnuts., Now they're
now grown in. 'Oregon and'
Washington.
They have a sweet, rich flavor
and can be used chopped, ground
and whole in both sweet and savory
dishes.
Pairing nuts with vegetables pro-
vides a double dose of nutrition.
Broccoli, like other cruciferous
vegetables including cauliflower,
Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cab-
bage, kale and, watercress. contain
several compounds, that seem to
help prevent cancer from develop-
ing. Laboratory tests show that
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visited that detoxify. carcinogens before
terans 'they damage DNA and start the can-
rlton's cer process. They also stimulate the
grand-. death of colon cancer cells.
Cruciferous vegetables contain
substances, called indoles, which
seem to offer extra help against
breast and perhaps other hormone-
related cancers. In .a study of
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TAMING WILD RICE
Wild ricelis not rice at, all. It-is a
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-04A

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number
2005-04A will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at
City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 12th day.of December) 2005, at 6:00
P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South
Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873.. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the
proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: -
ORDINANCE 2005-04A

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A
CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AT
THE SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF TERRELL ROAD AND LOUISIANA' STREET,
DESIGNATED AS THE LAMBERT PARCEL, FROM COUNTY "Al-AGRICULTURAL" TO
CITY "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL,". PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABLITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises
that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of
any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every- aspect of the-
Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs
or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with
Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.


s/Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire City of Wauchula
Attorney for City of Wauchula
Ables & Ritenour, P.A.
202 West Main Street
Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
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12C The Herald-Advocate, December 1, 2005


SIMPLE


Low, No Hassle Prices
Posted on Every Vehicle.


PLUS

You Keep ALL Factory Rebates!


A CROWN FORD EXCLUSIVE
00 All 2005 Models in stock priced below Good Credit? Bad Credit?
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and ready for
immediate delivery!

2006 F-250 Super Cab 4x4 FX4
MSRP $33,675
Keep It Simple Price $27,546.99
Stk#6X21153


2005 Eddie Bauer Explorer 4 Door
MSRP $36,105
Keep It Simple Price $28,033.55
Crown Price $26,888
Stk#6U64077


2006 Escape XLS
MSRP $21,035
Keep It Simple Price $17,540.52
Stk#6U02027


2006 F-150
MSRP $20,490
Keep It Simple price $15,342.02
Stk#6F12109

2001Ford "
Explorer Sport
Trac

Alloy Wheels, CD Player,
Remote Keyless Entry.
$227/
s3. Month
6W2049A Zero Down Super Sale Price $12,995
2003
Chevy Malibu A
IS7

V-6, Leather, Full Power Including
Driver Seat, Power Moonroof,
$175/ Rear Deck Spoiler.
sTK# Month
510013 zero Down Super Sale Price $9,967
2001
Ford
Windstar

7 Passenger Seating, Power
1 Windows, Locks, and Mirrors,
$175/ More.
Mo nt 9Month5
5 o Zero Down Super Sale' Price $9,988

Ford Ranger -_
Super Cab

1 cOnly 37,000 Miles on this beauty.
Automatic, Power Windows, Locks,
Mirrors, and Top of The Line
$262/ Aluminum Wheels.
STK Month
51104 Zero Down Super Sale Price $14,988

2002
Ford Escape

Automatic, Air, Power Equipment,
CD Cassette Combo, fancy Two-
Su$217 Tone Paint.e
STK#, Month
5M9o12 Zero Down Super Sale Price $12,455


2005 Expedition XLT
MSRP $40,445
Keep It Simple Price $28,798.69
Crown Price $26,950
Stk#5U15054





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1999 Dodge
Dakota 4x4
Extended Cab

4 V-6 For Fuel Economy, Power
Equipment, Bed Liner.
$175/
siK Month S S Pi $
510094 Zero Down Super Sale Price $9,988
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2006
Ford Taurus


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'PSomeone else has already
$305/ taken the Big Depreciation
sTKi Month Hit on this one. Hurry!
510002 Zero Down Super Sale Price $17,495

Ford Ranger


Edge Package Super Cab With
All The Extras. Under 1,000
'$3 1I miles.
sTK# MonthI
5X12203A Zero Super Sale Price $17,995

2004 Hyundai
Santa Fe _


A/C, Anti-Lock Brakes, Power
Windows, Doors, Mirrors,
$295/ Leather Seats.
STK *Month
510003 Zero Down Super Sale Price $16,867


2006 Focus
MSRP $14,905
Keep It Simple Price $12,883.74
Stk#6P31003

2003 M.ia
Toyota if
4Runner-

Sunroof, Full Power.
,r Tow Package, Heated Seats, Much
More.
STK # 'I r
5W14392A Super Sale Price $27,995
2004 Ford
Explorer Sport
Track

XLS Package.
$312/
STK#, Month $78
510010 Zero Down Super Sale Price $17,875

2001
Dakota Quad
Cab 4x4

S' Very Clean Truck!
$260/
STK# Month
510015 Zero Down Super Sale Price $14,870

Ford Taurus
Lx


This Is A Very Hard To
$140/ 'Find Car! Hurry!
six# Month
SPS56002A Zero Down Super Sale Price $7,995

1991Toyota
DX Pickup -


One Owner Truck With
Automatic, Ice Cold Air,
and Four New Tires.
STK
511007


2006 E-150 Cargo Van
MSRP $24,040
Keep It Simple Price $20,452.14
Stk#6E14054


2003
Ford Windstar
Van


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LX With 3rd Row Seating,
Rear Air.


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2003r
FordTaurus


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Price And Payment That Make
his Extra Clean Car A Real Buy!


$175/
STK#. Month
509003 Zero Down Super Sale Price $9,995

2001Chevy
Camaro Coupe..
4.

A/C, Anti-Lock Brakes, Leather
Seats, Power Windows & Doors.
$245/
STK # Super Sale Price $13,995
510011 Zero Down Super Sale Price $13,995
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