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Imagination Slays Computer Games .. .C.J. Mouser 11C SShopping Days I7 'Til Christmas The 105th Year, No. 52 3 Sections, Pages 30 Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage -46qi Thursday, December 8, 2005 DOT 'Trips' Bypass Hardee County By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate In two major state transportation incentive plans, Hardee County is missing. A $3.1 billion funding plan for transportation related to growth management was released in early November by Gov. Jeb Bush. It intends "to ensure roads, schools and water are available to meet the needs of Florida's growing commu- nities." Of the 12 counties in the state Department of Transportation ByJIM KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee County Toys For Tots, sponsored by the U.S. Postal SService and U.S., Marine. Corps Reserve, will distribute free toys for needy Hardee County children Saturday, Dec. 17, at Pyatt Park in ,Bowling Green. "We will start in the morning. There will be a time for each school in the county, for children from zero to 13 years of age. Until then' the toys -will be, stored at Parker Farms. We got a semi-truckload of toys in Friday afternoon. The toy drive started Dec. 3," said coordi- nator Dee Williams-Tatis. People can still give unwrapped toys to the post offices in the coun- ty or for rural carriers to pick up, she said. Children who qualify for free or WEATHER, B63E. *, ; 1Q ; '.L AIN ;'12/01. rp 70 4 .3S '" 0.75 "12/0- .' 7 .} 0 .00 : 70 43 0.00. 12104 75 46 :-' 0.00 4;;.T2/06.V -,-.'.76 '. a 0.17.. IQ tLs Ranto.12M i&-61 4B ; ...u,.. .- inn.a ,~p...- 8 INDEX Classifieds 5A Courthouse Report .......6C SCommunity Calendar....2A ; Crime Blotter................. 7C Hardee Living................4B i information. Roundup...2A Obits 4A 4 : O School Lunch Menus.lOC 4 .. .. . (DOT) District One, only Hardee and Hendry are not included in the TRIP (Transportation Regional Incentive Program) released last week. On the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) funding, Hardee County projects are the lone reject. "Our 12, counties have formed several transportation regions to participate in TRIP. They have established a regional roadway net- work and prioritized their most important projects for this funding. District One is ready to go," said DOT District One secretary Stan Cann. TRIP projects will pay up,to 50 percent of "critically needed pro- jects that benefit regional traffic and commerce." In District One, these are divided into four groups. Those in the Lee/Collier counties region include Three Oaks Parkway (a new four-lane road); a loop ramp at 1-75 and Immokalee ,Road; Colonial Blvd. adding two more lanes; and CR 951/Collier Blvd. addition of two lanes. In the Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee Region, there is addition Toys for 2,000 children are needed, as are volunteers to assist with various tasks. reduced lunches at the schools can get toys. "We are asking for one family member to put in a request for the family. Applications will be distributed at the schools." The same day at Pyatt Park, Cutting Edge Ministries will dis- tribute free food and clothing to the needy. The coordinator is the Rev. Wendell Smith. Bowling Green Concerned Citizens, led by President Hasan Williams and Vice President Charles Fulse, will provide meals for the community on a first-come, first-served basis at Pyatt Park, said Williams-Tatis. There will be assistance with -- IL A ..a~. .P .O -. r hi,.. ow=7~. 7.Y~. T. ~ ___ PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Dee Williams-Tatis and Jimmy Parker stand in front of semi-trailer that, will hold toys to be given away Dec. 17 to needy Hardee County children at Pyatt Park in Bowling Green. of two lane on CR 765/Burnt Store Road; adding two lanes on Sumter Blvd in Sarasota; intersection improvements on Business 41; and a new four-lane road at Winchester Blvd. from CR 775 to SR 776 in Charlotte County. There is also a countywide automated traffic Management System for Sarasota County. For West Central Florida, there are three Polk County projects adding turn lanes and upgrades on the Ronald Reagan Parkway. Finally, there are six Heartland Regional projects, most dealing with additional lanes or turn lanes on SR 70 through DeSoto, Highlands and Okeechobee coun- ties, plus SR 29 in Glades County. In presenting his growth manage- ment transportation funding, Bush said the Strategic Intermodal System, a statewide network of high-priority transportation facili- ties includes "the state's largest and most significant commercial ser- vice airports, seaports and high- ways." Among the SIS projects men- forms and applications for people with housing needs, she added. Volunteers are neededed at all lev- els. Starting today. (Thursday) toys will need to be sorted and bagged. Interested volunteers can call Williams-Tatis at 375-3186. This work will be done at Parker Farms, where the toys are stored. She hopes about 2,000 children can receive toys. Toys can be donated, or checks can be written to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots. "Dec. 17 will be a big day. We plan to be done by 4 p.m.," said Williams-Tatis. tioned were six-laning of 1-75 (the major north-south corridor) in Collier and Lee counties and expanding SR 70 to four lanes from 34th Street to Berman Road "to support mobility and economic growth in this Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern." Hardee County has been desig- nated a Rural Area of Critical Concern for the last five years. At District One's Nov. 17 pre- sentation of the new five-year plan for Hardee County roads, the See DOT 2A Citrus Crop Gets First-Ever Recount By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate. The first-ever recount of the Florida citrus crop estimate will be announced tomorrow (Friday). Live coverage will be aired simultaneously on numerous radio stations at 8: 30 a.m., including sta- tion WZZS-FM of Zolfo Springs at 106.9. Lakeland's WLKF-AM at 1430 will also carry the announce- ment as will at least a half dozen other Florida stations and others in the Georgia, Alabama in the three- state agriculture Southeast AgNet Radio Network. Barbara Carlton, executive direc- tor of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association said Tuesday that the recount could be good news for local growers. "Obviously, we expect the crop estimate to be reduced because of damage in southeast Florida from Hurricane Wilma. For local grow- ers, prices may increase. Based on per pound solids of juice content of the oranges, Hamlins are now $1.35 per box and Valencia are $1.50. "That price is very good and could go up. In the last few years it's been 50 to 75 cents per box. It could even go up just a bit more. That will be good for the Hardee County economy as that money cir- culates through, is spent and respent," Carlton said. "Agriculture tends, to prey on See RECOUNT 2A Cockfighting Charge Lands Man In Jail By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A 38-year-old Zolfo Springs man has been arrested for allegedly pos- sessing cockfighting equipment. Elias Valdez, of 1525 Valdez Lane, was booked into the Hardee County Jail on a third-degree felony animal cruelty charge. He was released to await trial after posting a $1,000 surety bond. Andin Hardee Circuit Court on Tuesday, Valdez pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Public Defend- er's Office has been appointed by the court to represent Valdez. His next court date is Jan. 31. According Hardee County Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr., authorities first went to the Valdez residence on the afternoon of Nov. 16 because of reports that the man had a number of chickens on his property and was rumored to be involved in cock- fighting. Cockfighting is illegal in the state of Florida. When the officers asked Valdez about cockfighting, he responded See COCKFIGHT 2A - ,, ,. -'_ 1p." ., .?', i '.. WINNING ENTRY PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON This large float prepared by the First Christian Church of Wauchula portrayed this year's Christmas Parade theme of "Christmas Around The World" with scenes from the American homefront (right side) and of their loved ones stationed in Iraq (left). It was the first-place winner in the churches division. For more photos of the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, see 6&7B Toys For Tots Plans Presents Under The Tree I I Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 2A The I hr aid,-Advocate, December 8, 2005 RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Assr. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Puhlihcd &ee.l.ly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida. by The Herald-Advocate Publihinhg Co. Inc Penodical Postage paid at U S Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 U'SPS 57S.-7C0. Posunuster." send address changes to The Herald Advocate. PO. Box 338. Wauchula FL 33873 ( F .DEADLINES: Sch,'Nls Thurda., 5 pm Spo"ns Monday noon Hudee Li' ng- Monday 5 pm Uerir-l New; londai 5 p m Ads Tuesday noon SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months 16. I r 23. :2 rs. -5 54 Florida 6 months $20; 1 T. $37; 2 yrs. $72 Out of Stare 6 months 524. 1 yr.'- $44; 2 yrs. $86 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes liners to thc editor on matters of public inieresL Leiters iholi d hbr hnet'. and mus txe wnllen in good tasle, signed and include a daytime phon6 num, r. SUBMISSIONS: - .Pre~s releases on community matters are welcome Submissions should be typed, dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines All items are subject to editing. a1^^~ -~ RECOUNT Continued From .1A each other. One group's misfortune is another's gain. Last year the southern growers profited when hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne hit the Heartland. Now, the reverse will happen," she explained, The recount will account for impacts from Hurricane Wilma, which passed through several major areas of the Florida citrus belt soon after the initial annual crop forecast was released in October," said Southeast AgNet president Gary Cooper, who will host Friday's program. The U.S. Department of Agri-' culture/National Agriculture Statis- tics Service results will also be available through the New York Board of Trade website at www.nybot.com. A link to it, along with a printable fill-in-the-blank chart can also be found at www.southeastagnet.com. An immediate reaction from the floor of the.citrus trading pit at the New York Board of Trade will also. be offered immediately after the release of the new croo estimate. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Kelly's Column By Jim The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLV' Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor that he did not fight chickens but that he sells them. One of the officers, Sgt. James Adler, said he then asked what the chickens were sold for, and Valdez answered that some customers buy the birds for meat while others pur- chase them for fighting. Asked how he knew which chickens would fight, Valdez allegedly replied that he sometimes conducts sparring matches with his chickens. Adler alleged Valdez then showed him small boxing-glove- type covers for the spurs of the chickens, called spur muffs. Further, he said Valdez showed him how the muffs fit on a chicken JOAN M. SF-EAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Li ing Editor 115 S. Seventh Ase. P.O. Box 338 \ auchula, FL 33873 ilORjq1 Sometimes divorce can be a welcome event. Raafat (Zach) Zakhary of Ona had a divorce case that drug out for years. He married in 1995, and a few months later his wife split, leaving no forwarding address. Zach filed for divorce. His wife kept changing addresses, and there were other delays. The divorce was made final on Friday, Dec. 2, by Circuit Judge Robert Doyel. Four more days and Zack's wife would have been eligible for his pension due to being married for 10 years. "I want to thank all my friends who supported me through the 10 years. Thanks to private investigator Walter Napier Jr., Judge Robert Doyel and Judge Marcus Ezelle who helped me with another matter." Fishing in a very small boat can be dangerous. A wonderful couple from Homeland, Arthur and Billie Smith, appar- ently drowned Dec. 1 at Lake Easy in Babson Park. Their 12-foot jonboat was found capsized early the next morning. Both were wearing life jackets. The couple were in their 70s. They were a beloved couple and were church leaders at First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. They grew a garden and shared their vegetables. Arthur was a retired welder/mechanic with Mobil Chemical Company in Bartow, after 39 years. Billie had been a Polk County school bus driver for 31 years. The Fort Meade Miners Friday night played for the Class 1-A football championship and lost to Port St. Joe, 38-31. The Miners won the state title last year. The Miners fell behind 21-0 in the first half and trailed 21-3 at half- time. They scored 28 points in the third quarter and had leads of 24-21 and 31-28. The Miners' Onterio McCalebb had kickoff returns for touchdowns of 98 and 93 yards in the quarter. The Miners, under head coach Mike Hayde, ended the season at 9-5. They have reached the state championship game six out of the last seven years. Hardee High, a 3-A school, had an excellent 11-1 season in 2005. The Wildcats have defeated Fort Meade the past three years. Bowling Green vegetable grower and packer Jimmy Parker on Monday reported good prices for the 2005 fall season but a smaller yield due to Hurricane Wilma. The harvest started Oct. 15 and will run to Jan. 10 if there is no freeze. Parker is growing six crops and reported the following prices: cucumbers, $26 a bushel; peppers, $28 a bushel; watermelons, 26 cents a pound; toma- toes, $26 a box; green squash, $12 for a half bushel; and eggplant, $12 a bushel. Hardee County Toys for Tots hopes to provide Christmas gifts to about 2,000 needy Hardee children on Saturday, Dec. 17, said coordinator Dee Williams-Tatis. The toys will be distributed Dec. 17 at Pyatt Park in Bowling Green. They are being stored at Parker Farms.. She needs volunteers to sort and bag the toys starting Dec. 8. Those interested in volunteering to help should call 375-3186. The toy drive is sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Also on Dec. 17 at Pyatt Park, Cutting Edge Ministries will distribute food and clothing, and Bowling Green Concerned Citizens will give away meals. There will be volunteers to help people with applications for hous- ing needs. The toys are for infants through age 13. The schools are helping coor- dinate this for students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. Last year, following the hurricanes, Toys For Tots provided Christmas toys for about 4;000'Hardee County children. said Williams-Tatis. , by placing them on one of several dead roosters lying near the chick-' en pens. Valdez repeated that he "only spars his chickens and does not allow them to be killed," Adler said. Spur muffs, which are consid-, ered equipment used in the baiting: and fighting of roosters, are illegal.' Harris charged. Valdez was placed:, under arrest and transported to the! jail. The spur muffs were seized and,.' placed into evidence, Harris said. DOT Continued From 1A | Hardee County Commission \%as. told that even preliminary design1 and engineering for U.S. 17 four-" ' landing from Zolfo Springs to the_ DeSoto County line won't be done until 2011. DOT liaison Frank! Mears then said that U.S. 17 was , an SIS priority, after 1-75. 11 On this year's DOT schedule is1, resurfacing of SR 62 and resurfac-2 ing of the current two-lane U S 17 from Zolfo Springs to the DeSoto.. County line. The five-year plan commission- ' ers reluctantly agreed to on Nov. 17 is on the agenda again this Thursday as part of County Manager Lex Albritton's discus- sion. Join Project Graduation A meeting -will be held Monday for all parents, guard- ians and community members who are interested in Project, Graduation 2006. The meeting will be at Peace Valley Lutheran Chuarch, 1643 Stenstrom Road, Wauchula, starting at 7 p.m. A single fiber-optic cable canl' carry as many as 4,000 telephone . conversations as well as several television signals. THURSDAY, DEC. 8 VHardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. &/Hardee County Emer- gency Management, local miti- gation strategies meeting, Hardee County Emergency Operations Center, 404 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 10:30 a.m. VHardee County School Board, workshop on K-8 transi- tion 4 p.m. and regular meeting 5 p.m., media center, Hardee Junior High School, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula. MONDAY, DEC. 12 VWauchula City Commis- sion, regular meeting, City Hall, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6 p.m. VZolfo Springs Town Council, regular meeting, Civic Center, 3210 U.S. 17 S., Zolfo Springs, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 13 VHardee Manor Healthcare Center, 25th anniversary cele- bration, 401 Orange PI., Wauchula, 4-6 p.m. VBowling Green City Com- mission, regular meeting, City Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling Green, 7 p.m.- COCKFIGHT Continued From 1A December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A LADY CAT HOOP SCENES An Avon Park player loses her balance and the ball as Junior Lady Cats (from left) Tareka Coney (40), Brandy Crockett (25), Jerrica Grimsley (23) and Naomi Alvarado (5) converge on her. Opponents both have their hands on it, so it's a jump ball; possession goes to Hardee Opponents both have their hands on it, so it's a jump ball; possession goes to Hardee,. E~ S.. m ~ ~ I$ k . _.. "Copyrighted Material =- Syndicated Content . Available from Commercial News Providers" * *4- Set's a battle. for the ball. Gloria Soils (23), Christina Jena (3) and two other Lady Cats struggle against Avon Park defenders. PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON 4/ara Lambert (13) draws a crowd in the key as she attempts to control the ball. r I *.. **-*,." All Diamond Jewelry, Now 15'-50' Off studs earrings, pendants tennis bracelets rings It's the most spectacular sale of the season, so hurry in for the best selection! We've been in the diamond business for over 10 years, and we guarantee unsurpassed quality and value. That's how we've earned our shining reputation. Hwy 17 S. * Wauchula * 773-4466 "4 e Jctafce it @peci 9Q Holiday Hours: Begins Nov. 25 Dec. 31 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 12:8c .4- ~ ~g -~al IW rlaPqL~__~ 6aw~ e-)", 01,111"z S4A The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 Helping Children For 40 Years The Hardee County centers of the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) recently cele- brated a milestone. The two Hardee County Child Development Centers have served children locally since 1986. Statewide, RCMA began in 1965 when members of the Homestead Mennonite Church wanted to give children of migrant workers a safe place to go while their parents worked in the fields'. It has expanded to 19 counties, including Hardee, which actually operates four centers. Besides the Bowling Green Child Development Center and the Fred Dennis Child Development Center in Wauchula, the Lake Placid Teen Parent Center and South Highlands Child Development Center are operated out of the RCMA Wauchula Area Office. When RCMA first came to '. Hardee County in 1986, it opened a : child care center on Martin Luther I; King Jr. Avenue. That later became the Fred Dennis center at 320 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula. In conjunc- tion with the Hardee County School Board, it provides School Readiness and pre-kindergarten programs. Head Start started at RCMA in S191. The Fred Dennis Center now serves about 125 children and has a staff of 32. The Bowling Green Center serves about 100 children with a staff of 10. For more information about its programs, contact Hillary Cuevas or'Betsy Delgado at the Wauchula area office (863-767-9100). Following are several success stories of adults who were formerly in local RCMA program. MARVELIA BELMARES Marvelia Belmares, .age 25, of Bowling Green, is the daughter of Maria and Ascencion Belmares. Born in Gadsden, Ala., Marvelia is a graduate of Hardee High School and Warner Southern College. Marvelia is continuing her educa- tion toward ,a master's degree in reading. She has been a teacher for - five years and is currently teaching at the Fort Meade Elementary School. The RCMA after-school- 4 program allowed my parents to stay at work. This program allows other parents, as well, to continue work- ing in order to better provide for. their children." ROSA CAMNBRAY I \as born on Ma. 18. 1965 in Hickman, Ky. My parents are ABQUT.. Obituaries service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements.. The list of survivors may,include the names of a spouse,,par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the numr ber of great-grandchildren, If there :are no immediate survivors, consideration 'of other relationships may. be given. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG CASE WILL REMAINl ACTIVE UNTIL 2-17-06 IN THE FAMILY COURT, CASE NO. 05-DR-42-1694 SILVIA AYALA, Plaintiff. -vs- :ANTONIO RAMOS-DIAZ, Defendant SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: SYou are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint In this action a copy of which Is here- with served upon you and which is filed In the office of the Clerk of this Court this same date and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the subscriber at P.O. Box 463, Pickens, South Carolina, 29671 with-. in thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fall to answer the Complaint within that time, the Plaintiff will be awarded.default judg- ment against you. for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATE: 5/11/2005 Scott D. Robinson Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 463 Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-1889 12:8-22c Raymundo and Maria Coronado. They had 13 children (seven boys and six girls). My brothers and sis- ters were born in different countries and states. Two of the children were born in Mexico while six were born in Texas. One of them was born in Oklahoma and three were born in Michigan. My parents were migrant farm workers. Because of their occupa- tion, we had to travel from state to state in search of. work. My father taught all the children how to work in the fields. When I was 16 years old, my father took me to the grove to pick oranges. I worked for six- 1/2 years picking oranges. This was very hard work. Afterwards I became employed at a nursery and worked there for four years. I learned how to take care of plants. I though that plants only needed to be watered,, but I discovered that there was much more work involved in taking care of-plants. At the age bf 25, I married Felixcian Cambray. I currently have two wonderful children in my life. My first-born, is a boy named Trinidad Cambray. He was born in Avon Park. He is. now 13 years old and he tries his best in school. My second child is a girl named Maria Angelica Cambray. She Was born in Avon Park. She is now 11 years old and an A student in school. I am' very proud of both of my children. After I was married and had chil- dren, I told my husband that I was tired of working the fields. I decid- ed to find another job. I applied at RCMA's Fred Dennis Child Development Center in Wauchula. I was asked if I had worked with chil- dren in the past. I explained that I had never worked in a childcare center. I completed the application and . gave it to them. They asked me sev- eral questions and I answered them the best that I could. I was called later and told that I had the job. I could not believe it! RCMA and Fred Dennis CDC opened the door for me. I began working on October 20, 1999 and have been here since. I had never thought.of getting my diploma, but %\ ith RCMA's encour- agement, no%% I ha'e it. I currently achieved my Child' Development Associate I, CDA II and CDA National. I want to be a better- teacher and to make progress for myself. Now I am determined to take another big step and go for the program management degree, whichc h begins Januarv- .06. W\V I receive mN managemenr degree. I am going to shout out, "LDID IT, I DID IT!" Like the letter from RCMA E\ecutiie Director Barbara Mainster stated, there is no reason for me not to go to college and work on one or two courses at a time. One way or the other. I will keep on rolling to a abetter future. AARON PICKLE Aaron Pickle attended,RCMA's South Highlands child Develop- ment, Center in Lake Placid as a preschooler. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF, HERBERT W. KAY, JR., Deceasdd , ,''I,,', File Number 2005 CP 000145, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the ESTATE OF HERBERT W. KAY, JR.,deceased. whose date of death was October 28, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth beloW. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a. copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The'date of the first publication of this 'Notice is December 8, 2005. Personal Representative:. WALTER S. FARR c/o P.O. Box 3018 Sarasota, FL 34230 Attorney for Parsonal Representative: JAMES 0. FERGESON, JR. Florida Bar No. 171298 FERGESON, SKIPPER, SHAW, KEYSER, BARON & TIRABASSI, P.A. 1515 Ringling Boulevard, 10th Floor P.O. Box 3018 Sarasota, Florida 34230-3018 (941) 957-1900 2:8,15c Aaron, now 24 and Living in Winter Haven, went into Scouting when he was in third grade and stuck with it, earning the two high- est awards in the Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout badge and the Presidential Award. In 10th grade, Aaron worked two part-time jobs, one at RCMA and the other at the Gulf Ridge Boy Scouts office. He later became a full-time employee for the Scouts and now, he's the recruit leader at the Gulf Ridge Boy Scouts of America office. Aaron is a graduate of Lake Placid High School. He obtained an AA degree at South Florida Community College in 2003 and is pursuing a four-year degree in child psychology. Aaron's mother, Mildred Graham, is a volunteer at RCMA's South Highlands Child Develop- ment. "As a preschool student, I though RCMA was fun. The teachers had us doing food experiments, always trying new things. I also remember one specific activity, it was tracing over our shadow and then we had to cut it out from butcher paper. That was fun." "I remember a teacher who impacted my life. I still remember her to this day. Her name is Alberta Roebuck. She was fun and also a good role model. RCMA helped me be the person I am today because of all the positive role modeling that I've had with RCMA as a teacher and co-worker. "Now my main goal is to help to better provide opportunities for suc- cess for low income families." RICARDA RObRIGUEZ Ricarda Rodriguez, a 2005 grad- uate of Hardee High School, joined the Teen Parent Program at the RCMA Fred Dennis Child Development Center in Wauchula as a pregnant teen in high school. One. of the obstacles she has faced was living with her parents, six siblings and their children -11 people under the same roof mak- ing it difficult and often impossible for her to concentrate on her home- %work. She experienced another obstacle in August 200-1 %hen her mobile home was damaged b\ Hurricane Charle\ and she mo\ed in \,ith her child's father and his family Meanwhile. Ricarda's Obituaries MIGUEL LOPEZ Miguel Lopez. 45, of Wauchula Hills, died Wednesda\. Nov. 16. 2005. He had recently come to Wauchula from Mexico. Burial %as in Friendship Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula mother was fighting a battle with cancer and passed away in January 2005. Despite challenges and tragedy, Ricarda held onto her goals of grad- uating from high school and attend- ing college. After receiving finan- cial aid from the college, she started attending Southwest Florida College for Criminal Justice, a two- year program, in June 2005. She commutes from Zolfo Springs to Tampa four days a week, a 90- minute drive. She also works at Amscot as a financial service asso- ciate. She is managing college, work and a 1-year-old child. Ricarda is willing to make the sacrifices it takes to accomplish her goals. Even though she has faced a lot of challenges, especially the loss of her mother, she has managed to follow her dreams. Ricarda is very thankful to RCMA, she believes if it hadn't been for the child care and support from RCMA, she wouldn't have been able to obtain her high school diploma or continue her col- lege and career goals. DENISE EVERETT I am a mother of four children and have been a resident of Hardee County for the past 13 years. I moved to Wauchula in 1992 from Nassau, Bahamas with my first son Arnold, who was only two years old. I was also seven months preg- nant and had recently separated from my previous husband. The first few years in Wauchula were difficult for me because of my immigrant status. I was unable to work and had to depend on my father who, was my only legal rela- tive here, and worked as a migrant v.orker in the or.inge groves. I .A as fortunate to come in contact with RCMA because I was able to enroll my oldest son in preschool while I was busy with my new baby Ashley. RCMA provided trans- portation to and from preschool. They provided-for hearing and den- tal exams and care for Arnold which was a big help to me because I could not afford to pay for these services. In 1994 I met' my husband Lucious and we have been married for the past 11 years. In 1995, I went back to school and got my GED and also completed classes for my CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant). In 2000, after the addi- tion of two more family members, Lucious Jr. and Daniel, I started tak- ing prerequisite nursing classes and graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program where I served as the class president. . In 2004 I returned to college and graduated for the South Florida Community College RN program. There I served in the office of sec- retary treasurer and had the honor of being chosen as the honorary graduation speaker for the college's 2005 commencement ceremony. I have since been asked to speak 'at several other ceremonies and func- tions. I feel that my life has been blessed in all that I have accom- plished and the path that it took has all been a part of my destiny. Presently I work at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on the cardiovascular thoracic unit (CVTU). My future goal is to con-; tinue my education and to become a Nurser Practitioner. YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- ry. name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338. Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. T'-Tg Tel epBh one863)B7'73-3255lM Bs Quaitypritig srviesat omptiivepries ALLYOR P^^wRINIGNES I NECNEN^^ IENT OCATON! 1405 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4744 Brandon Sellers Sales We would like to welcome BRANDON SELLERS to our friendly, honest, professional staff. Brandon invites his friends, family and all Hardee County residents to stop by and let him assist you with your next car deal. 12: CELEBRATE 1THE. MIRACLE For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us a Son Is Given -ISAIAH 9:6 S.q Q od gg u dwa Ve ou ca d ou ovedoeat C mag clod FUNERAL HOMES 12:1-22c .. The December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Classifieds ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous 1 Temporary or Permanent Personnel and Payroll Services Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales r SOLUTIONS Personnel Services CONTACT: Payroll Federal and State Taxes Deposits Tax Reports Worker's Comp.. FICA. Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863}773-9225 10:21tfo Realtor 220 N. 6th Avenue S Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ****Great Family Home -3 BR/2BA 2001 Frame Home on 2.50* acres in Zolfo Springs. Nice and Peaceful living. MLS#177992 Asking $198,000 4 Acres Close to Town New school and shopping center, close by. You can build a new l'ome or set up a mobile home on this property. Take a look today. $80,000. 2 Story Home in Riverview Very well maintained 3 BR/2BA CB with central air ,'& heat. Nicely land- scaped yard with front and back screened porch. 1,966 heated square feet. Move in ready every- thing that you have been looking for and -so. much more, MLS#178258 Asking $179,900. This really is a great investment opportunity 2 CB Duplexes=4 Rental Opportunities. Very well maintained on nice quiet neighbor- hood. Buy one or both. Being offered at $157,000 per duplex. 10.26 Acres with 2 Mobile Homes and Room for a Third Buy this property and start up a nursery. Fenced in- area for horses or cattle. Quiet country living off paved road. Minutes from town and shop- ping. MLS#178440 Asking 210,000. Homesite within 7 miles from town - 20 Acres mostly pastureland and some natural woodlands with access from Ed Wells Road and Rabbit Run. Asking $13,900 an acre. Nature at its's Best Spacious secluded home located off Murphy Road in South Western Hardee County. 7.5 acres surrounded by Florida Native woodlands, Stocked Pond, several outbuildings and state of the art dog pens. This is definately a MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $399,000. Location Location Location! - 3BR/2BA CB Home with Pole Barn on 5 ACRES ON S. HWY 17. Ceramic tile floors, Carpet in bedrooms, Fireplace and Updated Kitchen. Asking $298,000.00. Unbelievable Never thought we would see $40,000 for a home again! This 1994 2BR/1BA Mobile Home is priced to sell just west of Zolfo Springs. For more details call today. REDUCED Investors take a look at this! 51 Acres with develop- ment potential zoned Farm Residential. Property currently has approximately 35 acres of income producing grove and approximately 16 acres of natur- al woodlands. Conveniently locat- ed between Wauchula and Bowling Green. Call for your appointment today. Asking $13,900 an acre. Good Homesite ,- 5 Acres paved road frontage, approximately 2 miles west of town. Don't Let this Deal Pass You By! Asking $110,000. REDUCED!! (2) 5.85 Acre Tracts and (1) 17.95 Acre Tract on 62 West of US HWY 17. Good Land ideal for Residential. Asking $19.900 an acre. Nice and Quiet 6BR/3BA Spacious Family Home in Knollwood with Inground Pool, extra lot, ceramic tile throughout and so much more. Great Home for a growing family. Being offered at $320,000. Large Corner Lot 3 BR/2BA Large frame home within Wauchula city limits. Lots of potential. Asking $205,000. .L"'t ',' ",:1 amm nm -: Noey Flores John Freeman Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier Lisa Douglas *All of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net ** Whether you're buying or selling. The pro- fessionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** S WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............ 863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts...............(83) 773-9256 Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 c112:8c FARM EQUIPMENT: Tractors and irri- gation equipment. (352) 303-3315 for more Info. Good Deall 11:10-12:8p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p '85 CHEVY S10, runs, good tires, $1000. 863-443-2133. 12:8p 2002 F150 SUPER Crew FX4, 5.4 liter, fully loaded, towing package, $20,000. 781-4445. 12:1-8p TOYOTA 2000 4-Runner Limited, 93,000 miles. 863-773-4301. 12:1-8p State of Florida Department of Transportation JOB OPPORTUNITY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Position Number 03235 and 03263 Starting Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $688.50 $757.35 Work Hours: 7:00am 5:30pm Work Days: Monday Thursday This is work maintaining the state highway system and right-of- way; such as pothole patching, flagging traffic, repairing road shoulders, driving dump trucks, picking up trash/garbage, etc. Performs light maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment operated. Required to have CDL Class B License or Permit. Apply on-line via the People First (1-877-562- ,7287) by completing a State of Florida online job application at www.myflorida.com by 5pm EST closing date or call 863-993- 4634. CLOSING DATE: 12/19/05 c112:8,15c II Hiring Immediately Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Avon Park Center Quality Improvement Asst. LPN with valid FL License, community health experience, quality improvement training a plus. Outreach Nurse LPN with valid FL License, pro- vide health education, health screenings. Computer literate, good oral and written communication skills, able to travel and work flexible hours. Wauchula Center Lab Assistant Experience in performing phle- botomy, in-house testing in a physician and/or hospi- tal lab. 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. 0112:8-29c PRICE REDUCED! Oversized. lot in a very 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 office for details! ON LAKE PLACID! Beautiful lake home at 3279 Placid View Drive. Fully furnished 2 BR, 2 BA in main house, 1 BR, 1 BA in guest quarters. 2 CHAC units. Security system. New Smithbilt shed. $650,000 firm. 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 avail- able. 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, 1 bath apartment. Double garage! Listed for only $265,000! Approximately 74 ac near Wauchula with paved road frontage. Zoned FR- 1. Development potential! Listed at $19,500 per acre! 83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads. Currently zoned FR-,. $20,000 per acre.. 122 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently a good quality citrus grove. Offered at $16,000 per acre! 1,808 ac. of beautiful Central Florida ranch land located in Polk County just minutes from Hardee County or Highlands County. Charlie Creek runs through this property. Owner willdivide! 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 River. 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 Shackelford for details! 2,060 ac SR 70 Manatee County ranch/development property. Over 85% 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! Highlands County! We have listings! Call John Gross for more informa- tion! James V. See, Jr., Broker Sales A (afte Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358 associates r hours) Robert Jon Brian Pohl John H. Gi Tanya Dub James V. See, Sr., Broker [R! nes (863) 781-1423 I (863) 773-6563 ross (863) 273-1017 bberly (863) 781-3069 1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, low mileage, $1500 OBO. 863-245-1164.' 12:8p '96 MAZDA MX-6, 74K miles, four cylinder, tint, CD player, $1800 OBO. 863-781-4174. 12:8-1:6p' 1972 FORD MUSTANG, runs good, new brakes, needs some body work, $1500 Firm. 773-4698. 11:17-12:15p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p TABLE w/6 CHAIRS, $150. 773-6424. 12:8p 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. 12:8c 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL 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. N D 5 sq. ft. All ap la U Uo tlj ted. 1 /4 . 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000. 10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre. We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! Billy Hill Joe L7Dl s -. REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR. [I4L.,S E JOHN H. O'NEAL John H. O'Neal See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS NEW LISTING! 20 ac. grove in Villa Citrus area of Hardee Co. $172,000! 2 building lots in Zolfo Springs conveniently located in city limits on two paved roads. $50,000! 1.5 acs. total! 18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 Ft. Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame home included. $500,000! Secluded 2000 MNIH on 15 acs. with 3 BR, 2 baths, 1809 SF living area, 3855 total SF includes large concrete, covered patio/carport, shed, and dog pens. $270,000! 4 BR, 2 bath home in Golfview with 2457 living SF. New A/C, 1 yr old roof, in ground screened pool, landscaped yard, and appliances. $250,000! 20 ac. Hamlin grove approx. 2.5 miles east of Wauchula. Paved rd frontage. $320,000! Beautiful pasture located close to town. 20 ac. parcel with paved road frontage and an installed culvert for great access. Listed for $280,000. Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the Inverness area. Two minutes from boat landing to the Withlacootchee. One tract has well, septic & electric plus fill for your home. $60,000! Country living in this 3 BR, I bath home sitting on .9 ac. Just east of town $168,000. Remodeled inside. Nice lot with room to grow! Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes & office. $1,000,000! 18 acs. prime development. South side of Bowling Green. Future land use is Highway Mixed Use. $622,000! 5 ac. tract in Ft Green area has older frame home and well. Call today. $135,000! Ready for your new home! Three 5 acre tracts in western Hardee Co. $100,000 each! 13.7 acs. with 3 BR, 2 bath, 1735 sf home. Large steel workshop and ponds. $325,000! Take part and locate your busi- ness in this growing commercial area! 450' on North Florida Ave. Zoned commercial. $360,000! 3 BR, 2 bath CB home has for- mal living and dining, spacious family room and large utility room. There is also an oversized porch and an above ground pool with deck. All located on 5 acs. in Eastern Hardee Co. $340,000! 5 acs. with oaks in Sweetwater area of Hardee Co. $17,000/ac! 10 acs. near Hardee Sr. High School. Zoned F-R. Plenty of trees. $300,000! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, FLt. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $15,000/ac! We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. cd12:8c Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate Or email us at:theseegroup@earthlink.net c112:8c Quick H0oliday Cash! Sell your house to Billy Hill! Billy Hill pays all closing costs! Meo Hassle! Quick Closings! Call Billy Hill FIRST (863) 781-1062 c112.R 00 , _ I 6A The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 The Classifieds FAMILY CASE MANAGER Kids Hope United provides support services for abused/neglected children and their families for Central Florida counties. We have caseworker posi- tions available in Sebring and Mulberry locations. Must have a BA in Social Work or related field or non-relat- ed degrees will be considered if related exp. Child Protection Professional Cert. preferred. Competitive salary ($32,000 $38,000), benefit package, excellent paid time off. DFWP/EEO Forward resume and salary history HR, (407)386-3499 or floridajobs(@kidshopeunited.org. FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Looking for residents of Polk, Hardee or Highlands County. Transport children to/from medical appoint- ments, visitation with parents, counseling appoint- ments. Must have clean, valid drivers license and sub- mit to background check. Salary is $10.17 per hour with mileage reimbursed at .32 cents per mile. EEO/DFWP Please forward resume to HR, (407)386-3499 or floridajobs(kidshopeunited.org. cl112:8,15c William M. Gilliard Sales Agent Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands & Polk (Dw~* ..Q Phone: (863) 735-1623 NO lW fIID)I 2285 U.S. 17 N. Wauchula 3/4 mile N. of WalMart Local Internet Service Only $9.95! Local Access Phone Number * Guaranteed 10 Times Faster * Sign up at www.DialUp24.com Now Available: *Computer Repair Service* *NEW DSL Satellite System* SPECIAL $159.00 (a 50% savings now through Dec.) *Spyware & Virus Removal $35* c112.8p RESTHAVEN FEMALE CAREGIVER, shift work. Apply @ 298 Resthaven Rd, ZS. 773-6000. 12:8p DRIVER Get home every night and weekends. WTI Transport seeks com- pany drivers to run daily loads from Plant City, FL. Run 200 mile radius of Plant City. Unbeatable hometime - nights, weekends. Run 1-2 loads/day. Excellent pay per load. Great benefits package. Don't miss this opportunity. Call today 1 -00-828-6452. 12:8p BUSY ACCOUNTING FIRM is seeking a full-time receptionist. Ideal candi- date should have good organizational and multi-tasking skills and supply own transportation. Please send resume to P.O. Box 400, Wauchula, FL 33873. 12:8c AFTERNOON ASSOCIATES NEEDED: please apply in person. Competitive pay. First Baptist Children's Academy. 773-9185. 12:8-15c BJD ENTERPRISES, INC., 182 Boyd Cowart Rd., Wauchula. Dump truck drivers needed. Stop by office for application. Drug-Free Workplace. 12:8c CREWLEADER/CREWS needed for the 2005/2006 fruit season. No equip- ment required. Please apply at B&L Citrus or call for directions 863-773-, 6195. 12:8c CONVENIENCE STORES cashiers needed. Must speak Spanish. Top pay. Apply in person, Country Store in Ona, 5196 Hwy. 64 W. (863)735-1106. 12:8-15c Tri County Human Services Inc. has the following full time positions: Counselor II -Bartow and Sebring Office Counselor II Family Intervention Specialist - Winter Haven and Wauchula Office Counselor III w/CAP Bartow Lic. Program Supervisor Sebring Office LPN or RN 3rd shift Avon Park Case Manager I Bartow Please visit our web site www.tchsonline.com or job line 863-709-9392 opt #2 for job information or fax your resume to 863-709-8923 attn HR Dept. -2:8, Iuue B crge (863) 781- *Nice 3/2 MH on 2.5 Acres. Family room and Living room. Hardwood floors. Well maintained. $129,900. * Check out this 3/2 home built in 2004 on 5 beautiful acres in a great location. Country home with front and back porches. Call today. $380,000.00. .45 acres Western Hardee County $9,500.00 per acre. *Two 22.5 Acre tracts in Western Hardee County. Good homesite. Quiet and peaceful. $13,500 to $15,000 per acre. *Briarwood. Beautiful 3/2 with den. Formal sitting room. 10 ft. ceil- ings, open floor plan, 2 car garage,. Great lot. Deed restricted. $349,900. *67 beautiful woods and pasture. Conveniently located within one mile of college. Best Western, and Highway 17, in projected growth area. 600 ft. from Peace River. $15,000 per acre. *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. LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! 2. 5, 10 acre tracts available for building sites. PACKING HOUSE laborers and fork lift operators needed. Moye Farms, call Barbara, 773-9671. 12:8-15c WANTED MATURE BOOKKEEPER live on estate. Must have valid drivers license. Call 863-634-7552 or 863-763- 5321. 11:3tfc 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. 7:21tfc 3/3 BLOCK, 1 acre by 4 lakes, Avon Park, $105,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p BLOCK HOUSE, 3/1, Avon Park, $79,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p BLOCK HOUSE, 3/1, 2 car garage, Fort Meade, $95,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p HOUSE 3/2, 5 acres) fenced, Wauchula, $152,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p 4 BR/ 2B BLOCK HOME, 5051 Central Ave., Bowling Green. Reduced to $119,000 781-1062. 12:8c 3 BR/2 BA, 2160 SF, outside of Wauchula, $265,000. (863) 773-5894. 11:10-12:8p: 1986 250cc HONDA REBEL, good condition, $1500 OBO. See at Cycoles, Highway 66, Zolfo or call 781-7310. 12:8p 2003 VICTORY TOURING CRUISER, 17K miles, hard bags, lots of chrome, 2 seats, $8000 Firm. 773-5987 or 445- 0294. 12:8-15p LIKE NEW sectional couch, 3 months old w/coffee table, $500; washer/dryer, $300. (863) 781-7532. 12:8p Technical Assistant Specialist PT consultant with associates or higher degree in early childhood education or related .field wanted to provide technical assistance and men- toring to pre-kindergarten teachers. Flexible schedule up to 20 hours/week. Local travel required. Email resume to rgraham@elcfloridasheartland. org or fax to (863) 767-1007. c112:8,15c Citrus Removal Land Clearing backhoe Work ond Digging Ditch Cleaning Drivewas5 Pebble Rock, etc. Shawn Rimes (863) 781-0412 Agnet 158*17*9761 References Provided Upon Requests cl8:8tfc . I LAMBERT REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker Buyers Available - BEAUTIFUL WOODED ACREAGE! 2308 square feet, 3B/2Blh CB home, located just outside of town on 15 acres, fenced, plus a large,-.ingl siding, 80.%80 barn with 4 horse stalls, 2 roll up doors, 2 pole barns, many extras must see to appreciate! $465,500. BRING YOUR SUITCASE! This home is complete) furnished and ready for occupancy! 2B/IBth, 12x60 M/H. washer/dryer, lawn mower, gas grill, all Ihe extras! $49,900. ROOM TO GROW in this 2677 sq. ft. stucco home. like new inside with renovations just completed, 3B/3Bih, inside utility, fireplace, convenient location - walk to schools and shopping! $207,000. Lo1 i l, fjam c ie, built with steel tr L^,/l ie 1ttm IT r updated, appliances, 10x2 shed, metal l f0t acd mall pond. $265,000, \\ HAT A BONUS! 12x20 workshop/storage space with concrete floor and electricity PLUS a lovely, move-in read--3B/2Blh. 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, paxed road access, large fish pond and plenty of nice oaks. don't t last long call today! $189,000. REDUCED! 15 acres cleared pasture with small barn and 3B/IBlh home; large oaks, paved road frontage. $400,000. GOING. GOING, GONE! This country style home on large, corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/IBIh, new roof, large 12\24 shed, convenient to schools, won't last long with the price reduced to $85,000. MOTIVATED SELLER! 3B/2Bth home with many. extras on 5 acres, fenced and cross fenced, large oaks and pond; horse barn pith electricity; first class work- shop; 4 wells on property. $314.900. BE THE FIRST Io 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! 3B/2Bth, built in 2003. Call today to see! w w w. I a m b e SERVICE YOU C m ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JO ASSOCIATE: MICHAELA .O .*.... ASSOCIATE: MIKE CO ASSOCIATE: DAVID Mc( ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTT Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 E_--mel" IImU il nI b ~ otl.il D kI ai-- t-n .iw...ueti, .eart n.nmi.il t Doris Lanbert We Need Your Listings! 20.3 acres, fenced and cross fenced: excellent pasture- land. Call for details! ACROSS FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK 10 Acres - Zoned 1-2, Highway 62 road frontage; office space and sen ice shop. Call for details! Located in the country but close to town! Large 4B/2Bth D/W on 5 ACRES: 2387 total square feel: built in 1998; listed at $175,000. Park model D/ V /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. Commercial corner lot, good location. Call office for more information. HUNTERS BE AWARE! Abundant wildlife including turkey, deer, and hogs plus a 2B/1.5Bth Mobile Home on secluded 17 acres;. $175,000. Vacant lot in restricted area, perfect for your mobile home; located short distance from town. $15,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Ideal location on Highway 17 North. See Today! Commercial lot in Wauchula! Good location for all types of businesses. See today! $75,000. A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 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! Two 5 Acre tracts located just outside of town. Call today for details! INVESTORS LOOK NO FURTHER! CONIMMER- CIAL PROPERTY Zoned I 2: high traffic area: Call for details! Beautiful, native 5 acres with large oaks, paved road frontage. excellent homesite, just minutes from town. $160,000. See this just listed home on 3 large lots, built in 2000, 3B/2Bth, excellent condition, priced right! $80,000. rtreally. net AN COUNT ON HNSON.............773-9743 LDAMS .............781-2413 LDING...............781-1698 REALTOR .LINTOCK..........781-1226 'E TERRELL......781-6971 cnI2:8c I Fl=IV7 PAY. AVV HI! ~T;i -- q r )1 A 1I December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The 'Short Time Job Bankruptcy.- Repo Slow Pay Jut meet ou easy requirement and you am condtonally APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monthly p ym Cornptiv Rate -Not Buy H er-Pay eW * EtablNAhd Cmdt Lat Mdal Car & Trucks. Call now for your crdt approve on our 24 hr. toll free HOTUNE 1 -o00- 3O4 , PAiKER FILL 1DiIIRT DEMOLITION Fill Dirt Tree Removal Stump Removal * Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing * Shell* Clay Top Soil Bulldozer * Dump Trucks * (863) 735-2415 c:3tfc ALL STEEL BUILDINGS 25'x25'x7' All Steel Garage (2:12 Pitch) 1 9x7 Roll-up, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $10,995 30'x30'x9' All Steel Garage (2:12 Pitch) 2 9x7 Roll-ups, 1 Entry Door, * 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $15,995 25'x30'x9' All Steel Garage (3:12 Pitch) (picture shown) *2 9x7 Roll-ups, 1 Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $16,985 - We Custom Build (We are the Factory) - Meets or Exceeds Florida Wind Code 800-920-1601 - Many Sizes Available METAL SYSTEMS, LLC - Florida "Stamped'" Engineered M AL SYsteMs, LLc Drawings (Included) c02:8-29c www.metalsystemsllc.com Help Wanted Stock and Meat Cutters. Experience preferred. Applicants // must be over 18 and be available to wdrk all hours, and all days. Apply in person at Kash-n-Karry 1113 US Hwy. 17 S., Wauchula. xx QI. i 'I Cl12 ti 15c This Weeks Special '94 Ford Van 16 Passenger Stop by for details. * 4' , Photo for illustration purposes only BUY7ERE1. PAY HERE! 1224 Hardee Car Co. 20 Pay to the m'1$re0,00 order of (your name could be here) $500.00 For e C S S/- S e o Wauchula 505 N. 6th Ave. , (across from First National Bank) 773-6667 All vehicles are Buy Here! Pay Here! HABLAMOS ESPANOL! Wauchula Hills Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd., 773-2011 Hardee County's Best Sales Team! SBilly Hill S'Owner ., uoy, Wauchula Team Orlanda Wauchula Team Attention Hardee Car Co. Customers!-- You are invited to our Christmas Party , .' Saturday, Dec. 24 FOOD*CASH GIVEAWAYS*PRIZES*TOYSfor the KIDS I __... _'_- HOSPICE OPPORTUNITIES Would you like to make a dif- ference in the lives of our patients and their families? Join our dynamic team in pro- viding compassionate, end of life care throughout Highlands and Hardee coun- ties. DEPARTMENT SECRETARY Full-Time Provide support for the Site Director of a two-county hospice program based out of our Sebring office. Must have excel- lent verbal and written communi- cations skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and be detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced environ- ment. LPN Full-Time Responsible for observation of patient/family needs and provid- ing palliative and supportive care in a home and nursing home environment. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8pm-8am. RN Team Leader Responsible for the daily coordi- nation and delivery of clinical services to patients and families as indicated in the plan of care. Based out of our Sebring office, qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience to include hiring, per- formance reviews and staff development. Team Secretary Responsible for the overall administrative support functions for our interdisciplinary team. Must. possess excellent customer service skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior experience with Patient Database a plus. Good Shepherd Hospice excel- lent benefits including: *Mileage reimbursement *Bilingual premiums *And much more! Interested candidates, please fax resumes to: Good Shepherd Hospice at (863) 687-6977 or call (800) 464- 3994. c 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 MALE black & calico cat, needs good home. 863-245-6989. 12:1-8p LIKE NEW ADULT go-cart, 4 year war- ranty, transferable, $1,200 OBO. 863- 245-1164. Piano, $300. 12:8p MOPED, 49cc, low miles; electric start, Manco, $750. (863) 773-5815 or cell (863) 245-9080. 12:8p STOFGER AMANTINO UPLANDER, 20 gauge, side by side double barrel, 3" chamber. Asking $600 or make offer. Must sell. 863-781-9628. 12:8-15dh DELL COLOR PRINTER, brand new in box, $50. 773-3255. 12:1-8dh 1998 HOMES OF MERIT, 3 BR/2 BA, brand new 20x40 pole barn w/2 car carport, above ground swimming pool, Steve Roberts Special. (863) 735-2294. 12:8p HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Train in Florida National Certification -Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 ; Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com 112 8.- ivev 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. tfc-dh WELSH CORGI PUPPIES, papered, shots, ready to go, $500. 1-863-692- 1859. 12:8p 7 -- Shell FILL DIRT, INC. Rock Sand ways/Culverts Zolfo Springs Mobile: (941) 456-6507 cl8:4tfc I.. V AND A UTOj RPAI 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green * lo mallm A M 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 Bo Espino Auto Technician Bosy .. wnIb. un5- ..d URE~ AT AES AND T I1oWwI I71 ~~~ U[iiIN[ December Auto Special I F / 24 Hour Emergency, Service 7 days a Week . Competitive Rates , ,f No distance is too far or short! td Tow to our garage OR to the garage of your choice. (863) 781-174 $8995.00 2000 Ford F150 XLT One owner, V8, automatic, power windows/locks, cruise, tilt, and CD. Buy any vehicle this month and receive $100. coupon for gas! Locally owned and operated by Roger G. Thornton, Lifetime Hardee County Resident 1155 North Hwy 17 Wauchula Office Phone 773-9055 AM-SOUTH REALTY AKININ; REAI, E.rFATE REAL, EASY." An IndependentlyOwned and Operated Member ol Codwel Banker Real Estate orporan c112:8p 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE D WAUCHULA, FL 33873 Gary Delatorte Broker (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 'Donna Steffens We need listings We have qualified buyers! Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. Look for us at Mid-FloridaHomes.com WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS, c112:8c Classifieds GILLIARD Fill Dirt Drin Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM New Listing! 1170 Fish Branch Road, 10.88 acres. STARTER HOME in good neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 1 Includes 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and Quonset bath in excellent condition. $110,000. hut building. $225,000. ----- LIKE NEW, well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath dblw MH 10 ACRES PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY, corner of in quiet neighborhood. Close to schools and shop- Louisiana and Terrell. $350,000. ping. $74,500. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 includes commercial 24 ACRES GREAT FOR HUNTING AND RECREATION. and residential lots. $13000. Cabbage palms, oaks and secluded. $6,000 per acre. BEAUTIFUL OAKS surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH WOODED 6.6 ACRE TRACT building site for convention- on 5.7 acres. $140,000. al home or mobile home. $118,800. HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build- --- ings. $389,900. SERENE SURROUNDINGS 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 8 _-- acres. Large barn and more. $195,000. LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath .o ----- home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfq Springs lot. $40,000 $599,999. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY HWY 17 FRONTAGE, Bowling Green north. Great loca- LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling tion. $249,900. Green. $200,000. ---- ---- ---PRICE REDUCED, OWNER SAYS SELL this 3B 1B home PARTIALLY REMODELED 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in on South 7th Avenue, Wauchula. Fenced back yard. Riverview subdivision. New roof and more. $110,000. Great condition and location. $104,500.. I mr ---* & L~T~'~;I I 8A The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 The Classifieds CHRISTMAS LAB PUPPIES, only 3 males left, 2 black and 1 yellow, shots, health vet papers. Call 773-2141 ask for Marge. 12:8-15p ATTENTI-ON! State Statutes 828.29- requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh GLADES COUNTY: 5 acre, Muse area, $160,000. DESOTO COUNTY: Just east of Arcadia, 8 acre and 5 acre lots, $145,000 to $180,000. DESOTO COUNTY: 80 acres North of Arcadia. 1-941-778-7980/7565. www.landcall- now.com. 12:8-1:5p 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 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 2 BR/ 1 BA single wide on 5 acres, $50,000. (863) 781-2091 or (863) 767- 5361. 12:8-1:5p "1988" 33 FT. MOBILE TRAVELER, 67K, generator, twin roof air, fully loaded, excellent condition, $8,600. 863-781-6848. 12:8-1:5p Help Wanted!! Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a positive atti- tude and the ability to learn to service and install petroleum equipment and related services. Electrical, mechanical, and/or construction back- ground a+. Drivers License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to train right person. Call 863-773-22,13 for an appointment or send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc.'- P.O. Box 873 -Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP Heartland Pump and TdnkCo., Inc. 11:17 tic T N T FILL PIT INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus 'Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways .3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula FI (863) 781-3342 33873 Nextel Office 158*17*31234 (863) 773-9446 (83) 773-944 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards J-N-T's MOWING SERVICE Jimmy & Tammy McNabb Licensed & Insured Office 863-735-2902* Cell 863-781-6703 Nextel 161*149209*3- Fax 863-735-0126 Specializing in Lot Clearing Fence Building Small Bush Remo\al w Billy Ayers Tire Technician HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 ISe Habla Espa Dirt Work Bush. Hoggin._ Pasture 'Grov'e Mowing 'ut I 7 >(i E D)0 IT ALL and we ALW AY S do it forL E.$ $! t It's no wonder Hardee County funS to us I I for authrNew and Used TIRE AND BRAKE needs! We do Semi-Tires S Trailer Tires! #1 -Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try!. Donna Eures US a try! Secretary 863-773-0777 116 REA Rd. 863 773 0727 Wauchula 86-37730727 (across from Wal-Mart) v :i *l8 c 2-20 BEDROOMS, houses, trailers, $300/wk+, Espanol. 863-773-2179; 863-370-2393; 863-245-1112; 863-773- 6616. 12:8-1:5p HOUSES, STORE FRONTS, ware- houses, auction-house, storage, sal- vage yard, garages, shops. 773-6616. 12:8-1:5p FOR RENT VERY nice 34' Avion trailer. Fully furnished. 150 ch. satellite TV, queen size bed, one person only, no pets. $500 mo. / $250 security deposit' includes utilities. 863-375-4424. 12:8p ATTENTION! The Federal Fair Housing Act Prohibits advertising any preference or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make such a prefer- ence or limitation. Familial status includes children under 18 living with parents or guardians and pregnant women. tfc-dh POLK PAINTING, interior, exterior, free estimates, licensed and insured. Mike Thomas at 863-412-9169. 12:8-1:5p LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPE SER- VICE. 863-832-2102, licensed and Insured. -12:8-1:5p FRANK'S LAWN CARE Commercial, residential, licensed, insured. Free estimates. 781-7360. 12:1-29p 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 MY FLORIDA LANDSCAPE SERVICESS *Landscape Enhancements *Mulching *Irrigation Repair *LAWN Care *Tree Work *Storm & Debris Cleanup For all your landscape needs 863-832-2102 863-773-0817 . Locally Owned Licensed Insured , Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873 Counterperson wanted. Please apply in person. No information by phone. High School diploma or GED preferred. rug free workplace Must pass Drug Test. cn112 8- UP AVAILABLE Carol Tomblin CAROL'S Owner POOL SERVICE 10 Years Experience - Certifled & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4.28tfc Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Restrooms *Water -Electric Bowling Green Flea Market 781-1062 c,10: 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 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. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, .Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc The Herald-Advocat HARDEE VERTICAL BLINDS Custom Made Vertical And Horizontal Blinds Call Today 773-2477 or 273-0125 PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobeat 'orvie9 Troo Trimming Complete Tree Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 cl4:21t I Liensed a Insured A. ept M/C Visa "On The Jo_ 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 cl4:21ctfc Licensp CBC-12430 4 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental $1,250.00, per month. $120,000. Prime corner in Historic downtown Wauchula. $175,000. 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, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. W/MH. THENUMBER TO KNOW 24-Hour Emergency Towing LowestPossile Rates Fast, ReNlale Service. * Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green Loneistar General Contractor Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Pax 863-773-9865 I "5 Office 863-773-4779 I S Florida Institute For Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. "Where a Job Can Become a Career" Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR We are currently accepting applications for the fol- lowing positions: R.S.A.'s "Weekend" Shift-full time or part time., High School Diploma or G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Environmental Technician Weekend (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D. Training provided. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Experienced preferred/will train. C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend shifts available. Current Florida Licensure & HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50. Switchboard Operator (2) Part-time Positions avail- able (16 hrs/wk). Weekends only, A shift and B shift. Must have HS Diploma or GED. $9.00 per hour to start. Dietary Server- Must have HS Diploma or GED. Hours vary with rotation of weekends. Waitress experi- ence preferred. Starting rate of pay is $9.00 per hour. FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to annettedhr@finr.net. c11:i7tfc 14 oij I- -~ I - December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A SPINNING AWAY -- ...r .. TICKLED PINK p.. p I -. -, ., . PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON Rescue vehicles and helicopter gone, Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. L. M. Smith Jr. is left to tie up the loose ends and arrange removal of two vehicles involved in a Tuesday afternoon crash. According to his report, Patricia H. Jones, 49, of Bowling Green, was driving the 2002 Hyundai seen in top photo and left Florida Avenue to cross U. S. 17 South, coming into the path of the southbound 1999 Toyota seen in the lower photo. After the vehicles collided, they spun across the northbound lanes and came to rest on the east shoulder of the highway. Marie Osias, 63, of Miami and three passengers in the Toyota were transported to Florida Hospital Wauchula with minor injuries. Jones was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries, where she was reported in fair condition on Wednesday morning by a hospital spokeperson. Charges are pending further investigation said Smith. PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Nanette Loughran of Wauchula woke up the morning after Thanksgiving to find her Briarwood Estates yard filled with a flock of, not turkeys, but flamingos. Yes, flamingos. Numbering 44 in all, they were of the pink plastic species. Seems Loughran was "flamingo'd" as part of a fund-raising activity for the. Youth Group at Florida's" First Assembly of God church in Wauchula. For a $50 donation, the teens will head out at midnight dressed in black for an "assault of flamingos." For another $50 donation, they will insure the bird lover's name remains a secret, especially from the "victim." The money goes toward providing vehicles for missionaries with Speed The Light Missions. The birds fly in under the cover of darkness, remain for about 24 hours, and then are removed to search out their next perch. Call Youth Pastor Bob Wetzler at 773-9386 if you would like to "flamingo" a friend. PITCHING IN UPRIGHT PIANO. 735-0052. 12:8p, I Yar Sals GIANT YARD SALE: Popash Rd., 8-2, pool, toddler clothes, misc. 12:8p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?, 2 family, 318 Shelton Avenue. Lots of everything. Proceeds go to Relay For Life.. 12:8p CHURCH GARAGE SALE: Friday and Saturday, 8-3. Victory Praise Center,, 132 E. Main Street, Bowling Green. 12:8p MOVING SALE: 4915 U.S. 17 N. Bowling Green, north of Bank. Friday & Saturday, 8-5. 12:8p MANY ITEMS 8-2; ALSO BBO chick- ens S5 and ribs $7,10:30-2:00 p.m. Saturday 12/10. 2028 U.S. Hwy 17 N. of Wal-Mart. 12:8c SATURDAY, 8-?, 208 Park Drive, Riverview. 12:8p SATURDAY/SUNDAY, 8-?, 1387 Tangelo, Wauchula. Moving Sale! 12:8p SATURDAY, 8-?, 3045 Oak St., ZS. Behind Circle K. Lots of great bar- gains. 12:8p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-3, 5013 Poplar Avenue, BG. Lots of goodies, nice Christmas gifts. 12:8p SATURDAY, 8-?, Baby items, misc. 620 Cross Creek Lane. 12:8p 3 FAMILY: 605 East 7th., Zolfo Springs. Lots of things. 12:8p SATURDAY, 8-2, 2 family garage sale, 316 Park Dr., Riverview. Lots of toys, collectibles, Fostoria, Jan Hagara,' Donald Zola and much more. 12:8p MANY ITEMS, new and used, inside building, 12-9/12-10/12-16/12-17. Location: Lemon & Hwy. 17 Bowling Green.. 12:8p SATURDAY, 7:30-12:00, 117 S. 1st. Ave., Wauchula. Complete wardrobe for all the GIRLS on your list. Name brand clothing In sizes ranging from CHILDREN 1T-5, JUNIORS & WOMEN sizes ranging from 2-13 XS-L, SHOE sizes from 7-8. Toys and house d6cor for girls tool! 12:8p MOVING SALE: Friday, Saturday, 1182 Old Fort Green Rd. 12:8p SATURDAY, 1543 Stenstrom, Wauchula, 3 family, all kinds of furni- - ture, Playstatlons with games, baby- adult-maternity clothes, too much to list. 12:8p SATURDAY, 8 til ?, 1115 Sumner Road off Boyd Cowart. 12:8p HOT WATER HEATERS, inside/out- side doors & windows, central air units, bunk beds, king and regular bed. Lot of other stuff. Edna's Place. 12:8-15c FRIDAY SATURDAY, 8-?, 3425 Thoroughbred off Holland Town. Follow signs. 12:8p SATURDAY, 8-?, 2905 Pear St., ZS. Big yard sale across from Stop-n-Shop. 12:8p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 1621 Dena Circle, Golfview, ZS. Beautiful tan couch, multi-family, much misc. New and used items. 12:8p SATURDAY ONLY. 1 1/2 miles West SR62. Everything Cheap! Moving Sale. 12:8p TOOLS, RIDING MOWER, boat motors, misc. Saturday, 9-3, 5133 SR. 64 W. 12:8p SATURDAY: Everything must go. 3080 Golfview. Come early. 112:8p 321 RIVERSIDE DR.: Saturday, 7-1 p.m. Furniture, clothes, houseware. 12:8p FRIDAY/SATURDAY: 228 Airport Rd. (Landfill Rd.), 8-? No Early Birds. 12:8p SATURDAY, 9-?, 933 Heard Bridge Rd. 12:8p SATURDAY, 8-?, 2627 Hampton Rd.,' Wauchula, follow sjgns. Big Salel 12:8p Patriotism is easy to understand in America-it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. -Calvin Coolidge Teacher needed for a school located in a juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Requires bachelor's degree and cur- rent teaching certificate or statement of eligibility. Year round position with 50 paid days off. $32,500 plus excel- lent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg:Clark at 863-491-, 5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(fidesoto.kl2.fl.us :,: CL lo- qm mo a I-. ci~~ 0~ U, z -4 C., E - O 0 E - Im~ ~ 'I- .0 C~ m Marsh Mallow is a plant that grows in meadows and marshes of eastern Europe. It is now grown in the U.S. During famines, people have eaten its roots. The root was once used as an ingre- dient in the candy called marsh- mallow. DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69. 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer)itfc SBI Ii BRgW^MK^'l iE tetWalSlWTB s%' -"* -.I I I W 11'1111i PHOTO C'r ,THi4- KR4-L When the Hardee County School Board's receptionist transferred to another job at one of the school sites, things got pretty hectic at the district offices on U.S. 17 North in Wauchula. But Jan Platt, chair of the School Board, assumed another chair, the one behind the reception desk. Platt answered and transferred phone calls, stuffed envelopes, packed paychecks and per- formed any number of assorted tasks to keep things running smoothly until a replacement could be found. In giving Platt "special thanks" at a recent School Board meeting for all her volunteer hours, Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones announced that Anna Cruz had been hired to take over the front desk duties. School Board members greeted Cruz and thanked Platt, with Tanya Royal adding that Platt had gone "above and beyond" the call of duty. "That's just part of the job," Platt replied. Cruz, of Zolfo Springs, comes to the School Board from the State Attorney's Office in Bartow. She is a 1990 graduate of Hardee Senior High School, and is bilingual. Above, Platt keeps busy juggling jobs on one of her last work days before Cruz' arrival. A good deal for two boxes the ears of a third. ---Finnish-proverb When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece. -John Ruskin Worry is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. John's Painting & Remodeling "Done right the first time" Free Estimates ::,100% Discount Good through December 25th Cell 863-781-2606 John D. Mayer, Jr. c 61 8,15.22p Cell 863-445-0364 o 'Ak r- "* _.: ; 10A The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 SW A $11,000L WAS '34 83 IN 5- S, g, '81,0574, N 1, D so 85G- SAVIGGNGS "All prices are after all rebates and do not include taxes, license $399.95 delivery fee. Special Financing in lieu of rebate. Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only. .(i| MEGA MART USED CAR YEAR END SAVINGS V6, AUTO, ALLOYS, TRAILER TOW POWER EVERYTHING, STEREICOD TRAILER AUTOJ, ALIO STEREO'rRALI.T PACAILAGE VS6. 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Tuesday's scheduled home game against Avon Park was moved back to Monday because of scheduling officials. The girls also play tomor- row (Friday) at Palmetto. Next week's games are Tuesday home for a.visit from DeSoto and Friday at Heartland Christian. Junior varsity games are at 6 p.m. and the varsity is immediately afterward, about 7:30. Hardee broke out of the gates on fire against the visiting Lady Pirates of Braden River last Hardee Box 'iy JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A pair of Bowling Green boxers turned in top-notch performances ,last weekend. Ruben Ozuna, son of Roy and Stephanie Salazar, and Daniel Lozano, son of Daniel and Sylvia ,Lozano, both won state champi- onships at the Silver Gloves com- petition Friday and Saturday. Both boxers are trained by the -older Daniel Lozano, who accom- panied them to West Palm Beach for the weekend events. i, Ozuna, an 11-year-old Wauchula Elementary School fifth grader, picked up a pair of belts \and a tro- phy. He will go to Augusta, Ga. on Jan 2-6 to fight in the Silver Gloves regionals, which includes boxers from seven southeastern states. A win in Augusta would send Ozuna to the Silver Gloves nation- als in Kansas City in February. In his six-year career, Ozuna has fought 21 bouts, and carries a 13-8 "record; which is constantly impro% - ing. He attributes his victories to "hard training, and friends at the local boxing site pushing me hard. Ozuna actually only had to fight one 75-pound bout to win last weekend. On Friday; he forced a standing eight count against his Boca Raton opponent in winning a 5-0 unanimous decision. His Saturday opponent withdrew after Tuesday. Christina Jena scored on a pull-up jumper, Kim Cummins hit a long deuce, Jena stole the ball and went all the way for a lay-up and Sherise Jones slipped the ball to Jena on an inbounds play for anoth- er deuce. As the first period ended, Hardee had claimed an 8-0 lead. Heather Mirabella canned a trey for Braden River to open the sec- ond quarter. Hardee responded with a free throw from D. K. Davis and a Davis rebound of a Thelicia Jena shot. It was steady scoring for Hardee, while Braden River settled for a foul shot by Amanda Burnett and another trey from Mirabella. Sabrina Holmes rebounded and passed to Christina Jena for two points and Davis notched a two- pointer. At halftime, Hardee led 17- 7. :ers Hit Gold watching Friday night's bout. One of those pushing Ozuna is his stablemate, 16-year-old Daniel Lozano, a seasoned boxer with national championships at 95, 101 and 105 pounds. His bout Saturday was a non-tournament event as Silver Gloves championships are for those 10 to 15. Lozano moved up a class for his second bout in the 106-pound division. In the 61st bout of his career, he faced an Orlando fighter who was a bit taller and heavier. "I had to use a lot of techniques. He was slower, so I used my speed to move in arid out and counter- punch," said Lozano,, who also scored a standing eight count in route to a 5-0 decision and another trophy and belt for his collection. He now has a record of 54-8 in his eight-year career. Both boxers are also training for the Ringside World and Junior Olympics. Although Ozuna is too young to advance to states, region- als and nationals, Lozano hopes to again, move through the variqus divisions and go to the world cham- pionships in England next year, increasing his chances of represent- ing America in the 2008 Olympic games. Both boys are appreciative o0 all the help they have received. "We thank our sponsors, those who have supported us, and, of course, our trainer." ' Starting the second half, Christina Jena was fouled and hit one-of-two. Braden River wouldn't give in. Burnett rebounded a Briannia Dowling shot. Hardee picked up points from Thelicia Jena, who rebounded a Davis shot, then took a Ciara Lambert rebound and toss all the way for another lay- up. Shortly, Gloria Solis grabbed a defensive rebound, passed to Thelicia Jena and on to Cummins for the deuce. Davis rebounded a Christina Jena try. Less than a minute later, Christina Jena stole the ball and was fouled attempting a shot. She hit both free throws. Sherise Jones went all the way for two points, and she and Jena shared two more shots. Mirabella hit another trey and Amber Cunningham notched a deuce. At the three-quarter mark, it was 38-' 14. As reserves hit the floor, it was a bit of a different game. Holmes hit a trey, and the Lady Pirates picked up eight points. Mandi McMurray, Dowling, Jasmine Baldwin and Burnett picked up points for Braden River. The final score was Hardee 47-Braden River 24. "It was a good game, everyone played a lot. Christina Jena really hustled, she was all over the floor," commented Hardee head coach Don Gray. Christina Jena, a junior, was high scorer with 17 points, some each period, most in the 21-point third quarter burst which put the game away. She also had a half dozen rebounds, an assist, a steal and pair of hustle points. Davis contributed nine points, Sherise Jones eight, Joia Jones and Cummins each four, Holmes three and Thelicia Jena two points. Lambert, Santresa Harris and Solis did not put points on the board, but contributed on rebounding, assists and steals. Solis was high with seven rebounds, adding a pair of steals. See LADY CATS 3B PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON The Lady Wildcats beat Braden River and lost in overtime to Sarasota Booker. Kneeling (from left) are Joia Jones, Christina Jena, Sherise Jones and Sabrina Holmes.. Standing are Thelicia Jena, Kim Cummins, Santresa Harris, Gloria Solis, Clara, Lambert and D. K. Davis; in back are assistant coach George Heine and head coach Don Gray. PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON d Collecting trophies and championship belts is a regular habit for ! Daniel Lozano (left) and Ruben Ozuna. WAUCHULA PAWN &GUN Pawns Checks Cashed Check Advances Hours: Mon. Sat. 317 N. 6th Ave 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. i sun. 773-0050 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 2 Yoli Co. Full ~orvieo Hair and Nail -alon "Walk-Ins Welcomo" 767-YOLI (9654) soci2:8tfc 107 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula The JV Lady Cats are at 2-2 to date. Kneeling (left to right) are Paige Avery, Noami Alvarado, Julissa Alamia, Ja-Nisha Mosley, Erica Ureste and Charlene Anderson; in back are Angel Simmons, Tareka Coney, Andrea Parkingson, Jerrica Grimsley, Brandy Crockett and coach Ken Leupold. GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS ir Stop by and see why so many neighbors. f~romHardee County buy from me. 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I I Phone I il i I I I II I .1 -I December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B LADY CATS Continued From 1B Sherise Jones had a half dozen rebounds, four steals and an assist. Davis and Thelicia Jena each had three rebounds and a pair of thefts, while Harris had four rebounds and ;three, hustles. Joia Jones added a pair each of rebounds and steals. The game against Booker had been set for Friday evening, but the Tornadoes asked to reset it to Wednesday so players could sup- port the football boys still in the 'playoffs. Sports The Lady Tornadoes jumped out to an 18-7 first-quarter lead before Hardee got going. Hardee battled back and made it a 30-20 game at halftime. Momentum swung in the third stanza and Hardee tied the game at 34-all. Booker made it 41- 38 as the buzzer ended the third period. The game was tied again in the fourth quarter, and remained at 46- all as the final quarter ended. On to Sense & Nonsense By Joan Seaman Well, the Hardee hoop boys have certainly gotten off to a good start. They beat the Braden River Pirates and Mulberry Panthers last week. Their scheduled game last Friday against Sarasota Booker was reset for today (Thursday) because of Booker's football playoffs Friday night. They took the Pirates 45-31 and the Panthers 57-41. This week, they trucked over to Lake Placid on Tuesday and greet the Tornadoes tonight, with the JV playing at 6 p.m. and the varsity about 7:30. Next week, there is a home game on Friday, in a return matchup with Mulberry, always a rough-and-tough encounter. Come out and watch the Wildcats play. It's the final game before the holiday break. Girls varsity basketball beat Braden River and lost a battle at Booker in last week's game. This week's opponents are Avon Park and Palmetto. Next week's are DeSoto at home on Tuesday and at Heartland Christian on Friday. When you get a chance, some out and see the girls play too. Junior high hoops actually started this week. The boys and girls squads; were supposed to be home last Thursday against Heartland Christian but that game was changed to Feb.2, the end of the season. the young Cats and Lady Cats are home on Thursday at the Joel Evers Gym on the north cam- pus when DeSoto visits. The girls, open at 5:30 p.m. and the boys play about 6:30. We have more news from Warrensburg, Mo., where Theo Jones of Bowling Green is a senior on the Mules squad. He ranks' fourth of reserves on the team with 9.7 points per game. He has hit a team-leading 71.4 per-. cent from three-point range. He transferred to Central: Missouri State SUnilersit) from' St. Johns Community College. |' The 6-0 Mules defeated William Penn University 88-52 on Nov. 22. rCoach Kim Anderson credited the back court play of Jones for his "effort 'and aggressiveness." Jones was second-highest scorer with 16 points. In the 'Dec. 3 game against the St. Mary's Rattlers, Jones and another pair of reserves came in "and did a great job on defense and got us back in the Samee" Central Missouri finished with a 79-52 win, shooting 31 of 39 free throws. ' Turning our attention to soccer, the Hardee Wildcats won over Braden River but lost to Bradenton Bayshore and Palmetto last week. Both soccer squads are at home in double-headers this week, Tuesday against DeSoto and today (Thursday) against Avon Park. The girls play at 6 p.m. and the boys about 8. Come on out to Wildcat Stadium and root them on. You will .see some non-stop action for-90 minutes at a time. Last is girls weightlifting, which begins tomorrow at Lake Placid with LaBelle and Sebring also participating. Coach Jan Brutus and her 11-girl squad also have four meets in January, the state qualifier finals at Sarasota ,Booker on Jan. 27. Hardee will host a Jan. 10 meet with LaBelle, Avon Park' and Lake Placid. In football news, congratulations to Jose Salvador for his nomination '.for the Old Spice Red Zone player of the year. A dominating senior line- backer. Salvador has earned the recognition;which goes with this selection ifor those players "who are able to elevate their pla', and step up %%hen the heat is really on." . lnlbniationi from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-.Adocate (773-355 I or e-mail me at news.heral- ldadtlocate(@eartlilink.net n'wh nes for lthis bi e hcl column. The sports inews deadline is hnooni Mondacys. Ne's will he included as soon as time and \ space allows., overtime, where Hardee was limit- ed to a Christina Jena deuce, while Booker got a trey from Chelsea Brown and a deuce from Champaigne Rosemano to win 52- 48. , "We've had a couple of close games, (losing by three .to Frostproof and in overtime at Booker). We'd just like to get over that hump and hope to get momen- tum off this game tonight," com- mnented Gray. Cummins led all scorers with 15 points. She also had eight rebounds and three, steals. Christina Jena added 10 points, Holmes seven, Thelicia Jena six, Davis five, Solis three and Sherise Jones two points. Harris, Joia Jones and Lambert added to the floor game. Solis was high on the boards, grabbing 10 rebounds, and adding a trio of thefts. Thelicia Jena and Davis each had four rebounds and Davis added twin.steals. The Hardee junior varsity had a strong outing against Braden River last Tuesday. After a 8-8 first quar- ter, Hardee broke away to lead.17- 8 at halftime, shutting down the junior Lady Pirates in the second stanza. Braden River was stymied for the rest of the game, with the final score 42-11. Guards Erica Ureste and Naomi Alvarado were all over the court, as, coach Ken Leupold platooned his 11-member squad'to give everyone time on the court and fresh legs. Angel Simmons was high scorer with 14 points. Alvarado was next with nine points, several coming; off steals. Tareka Coney added five, Ureste four, and Andrea Parkinson, Brandy Crockett, PaigeAvery, Ja- Nisha Mosley and Jerrica Grimsley each two- points. Charlene Anderson and Julissa Alamia did not score but, contributed on rebounding, assists and steals. The JV girls also had a hard time at Booker, which led by 13-8 after the first period, went ona full-court press and led 29-14 at halftime. Hardee gradually climbed back a bit and finished down 44-33. Mosle\ topped Hardee with a dozen points.. Avery, Crockett, Simmons and Coney each had four ,points, Parkinson and Ureste each two and Alvarado a free throw. "We're still very young and mak- ing mental errors. The girls work hard and play hard. I'm not disap- pointed in their effort," said Leupold. .We will be closed from 'December 14, 2005 until January 2, 2006 for the holidays. We will re-open on lanuarv' 3. 2006 D&S CATTLE Co INC. 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After reading my column about catching eight snook'in Peace River, a local angler immediately loaded his boat and went to the ri\er. He said he :fished for eight hours and did not catch a single fish. I experienced one of those days myself recently., fishing all afternoon and not even getting a * bite. 'This proves you can't catch them all the time but, trust me. they are . there. HARDEE COUNTY INDEPENDENT INDIGENT HEALTH CARE SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING There will be no meeting of the Hardee County Independent Indigent Health Care Special District Board for the month of December. The next regular: meeting will be on Tuesday, January 31st at 5:30 p. m. The meeting will be held' in the Courthouse Annex Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida 33873. For more information, please call the Office of Management and Budget at 863-773-3199. 128c Get your drama onTV Not on your bill. Relax. 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All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.LC. All rights reserved. 12:8c SPR-4130 On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Commission/Zoning public hearing. There is a request to locate a. 350-foot communication tower on an A-1 parcel off Doyle Carlton Road; ai temporary use permit for a mobile home on Peeples Lane, continuation of a hearing on a convenience store on East Main Street past Boyd Cowart Road, a rezone to operate a retail vehicle sales at U. S. 17 and Helen Road, and a rezone for a planned unit development off Torrey Road, 8:35 a.m -Public hearing on rezone of 47 acres for a single-family subdivision of Bostick and 'Bardoll roads, 9 a.m. -Public hearing on amendment to ordinance changing rabies vacci- nation to three years, 9:30 a.m --Interview of potential consultants for Developments of Regional Impact, 10 a.m. -Update on Cargo Airport Project, 11 a.m. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald- Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses ahd grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there .are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. 4B The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 Hardee -Living .'1. ' Mr. & Mrs. Michael Albritton Bartow Ceremony Unites Couple Sarah Jean Eures of Avon Park became the bride of Michael Allen Albritton of Fort Green in a morn- ing ceremony on July 21 in Bartow. The bride is the daughter of Gene Boucher of Worcester, Mass., and Robin Boucher of Avon Park. Parents of the groom are Alton and Sharon Albritton of Fort Green and Labelle Albritton of Lakeland. The bride is a graduate in admin- istrative studies from Barry University and is employed with Hardee Corrections. The groom is a graduate in mar-, keting from Webber University and also is employed by Hardee, Corrections. He is currently serving overseas with Btry. B 3rd BN 116th FA. ' The couple took a wedding trip o Fort Dix, N. J., aud will reside in Avon Park when the groom returns from his military deployment. Th. erl-dvct The Wednesday Musicale will hold a meeting on Dec. 14 at the Wauchula -Woman's Club building ONE PINK, ONE BLUE Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Franks, Wauchula, a four pound seven ounce daughter, Cayley Brooke, born Oct. 18, 2005, Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring. Mrs. Franks is the former Delois Noel. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Veronica Noel of Ona. Maternal great-grandfather is Jimmy Richardson of Wauchula. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Virginia Richardson of Wauchula. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Eldina Franks of Zolfo Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Garner of Wauchula, a seven pound 13 ounce son, Jayce Russell, born Dec. 2, 2005, Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven. Mrs. Garner is the former Trinity Ayers. ,Maternal grandparents are David and Norma Elbertson of Bowling Green and David and Pam A, ers of Alabama. Maternal great-grandparents' .are Elvis and Minnie Ayers of Bowling Green. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Theresa Morris of Wauchula and Cecil and .Barbara Garner of Bowling Green. Paternal great-grandmother is Lorene Gilley of Zolfo Springs. at 131 N. Seventh Ave. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Program for the session will be "Christmas Carols." Members are asked to bring a children's book to share with the young patients at the hospital. VictoryPraise Center will host The Hall Girls on Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. Hall will bring the 11 a.m. message. Everyone is invited to the church at 128 E. Main St., Bowling Green. Residents are also invited to the church garag& sale tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The baby carriage was invented in 1848 by a New Yorker named Charles Burton. His earli- est model was a large box with four wheels and a handle attached to it. It wasn't a hit in America, however, and Burton moved to Britain. Queen Victoria took a liking to his invention and other moms soon followed suit. K. 2 Artina Artina Diaz Celebrates Her First Birthday Little Artina Marie Diaz celebrat- ed her first birthday on Sunday, Nov. 20. She was born on Nov. 18, 2004, and is the daughter of Arturo and Christina Diaz. SA party was held for the honoree at her great-grandmother's house. Theme for the party was Dora. Guests were served hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. Helping Artina celebrate were grandparents David and June Coughlin, her great-grandmother Christine Wilson, great-aunt Bonnie Payon, Marie Miller and other fam- ily members. The. honoree also received gifts from her "extra grandparents," Donny and Donna Waters. I~~4 Xavier Salazar Is 5 Years Old Xavier Rey Salazar turned 5[ years old on Sunday, Nov. 20. Xavier is the son of Margarita S.$ Flores and Reynaldo Salazar. The birthday celebration began with a visit to Chuck E. Cheese's and continued with a cake and ice cream party at the Bowling Green home of Xavier's grandmother. The honoree will end the celebra- tion with a trip to Walt Disney, World in Orlando. Agog& Xavier FWNb A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! Sheny Wlhte 9inis tt les invites you to join. :s thts Saturday, 2ecembet 10tk, 2005 fo tan evening o wo ip, ptaye and te W01 of "od. 1hi.e se 'ice sta ts at7 p.rm. il the est Westen Confeence Poom 17 n., Bowling ieen ' Pofessional c.id c bae wil be pwvided' 773 -2 01 so 12:8p SOUND ofthe TRUMPET Joel Finnesgard Come for a time of worship and reflection of our Lord and Savior in this unique setting of instrumental music. The music includes a blend of Christmas and worship songs in an easy listening style. God has given us many reasons to. worship Him and many ways inwhich to do so. To lead in worship with the trumpet is truly an honor:and a privilege. I take Psalm 1.50:3 personally and invite you to praise Him along with the sound of the trumpet. ~Jao PLACE: Wauchula Church of the 511 W; Palmetto Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: (863) 767-8909, Nazarene 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon December 18, 2005 .PRAISE HIM WITH THE SOUND, OF THE TRUMPET Psalm 150:3a (KJV) socl2 8.15c" * Tired of Dealing with the Hassle * * of Christmas Lights??? " H aove your exterior lights and decorations. *w done with ease this year - Call 863-781-3984 for a f ee quote . *- on how to make your yard look better than , ever during the holiday season soc12:1,8c ' January 28 fimi Ullrich & WQilliam Smith February 25 Kelly loannidis r John iBampounis Gifts Since 1970 106 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula (863) 773-6565 www.catscornerwauchula.com Guide To Fine Gifts: Distinctive Selection of Fine Gifts, Vera Bradley, Emily Ray, Yankee Candles, Hallmark & more. Complimentary Gifts for Each Registry from Cat's. Free Gift Wrap soc 12:8c / Wednesday Musicale To Meet On Dec. 14 2727USwy. First Baptist Church 1570 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL presents Living Christmas D^- Featuring the FBC Combined Choirs, Handbells & Praise Band in the musical/drama "Rspeat The Sounding Joy" December 17-18th 6:30pm (Pre-service Concert at 6:00pm) Admission is FREE (childcare for children ages 3-under) For i"ore information call First Baptist Church at (863) 773-4182 S l ... n 1 l TIME: DATE: V ~l r *I ,i I .12:1-15c December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B WHAT A KICK! .:. COURTESY PH . Wauchulan Travis Tubbs shows the focus which enables him to get off booming punts for t nearby Webber International University Warriors. Travis, a well-known quarterback and punter Sthe Hardee Wildcats, finished his first collegiate football season by being named to the NA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Southeast Atlantic Conference first team. Tra was a big part of his team's 6-2 record as early in the season the Warriors moved to the 16th sp Son NAIA national Dolls. JROTC SCHOLARS Preventive Antibiotics Can Be Useful Why would your dentist want to know if you have a heart condition? Because if you do, you might need preventive antibiotics before a teeth cleaning or other dental procedure, says the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Usually, your body's defenses protect you from infection. But, if you have damaged or artificial heart valves, your natural defenses may be weakened enough to allow opportunistic bacteria to move in, settle, multiply and infect surround- ing heart tissue. This puts you at increased risk of developing endo- carditis, an infection of the heart valves or the heart's inner lining. If not adequately treated, endocarditis can lead to stroke, heart failure and even death. If you're at increased risk for this condition, preventive antibiotics OTO may be recommended before cer- *he tain medical or dental procedures, for when bleeding is anticipated. \IA Bleeding allows bacteria into the vis bloodstream, potentially carrying ot them to your heart. If you have a damaged or artifi- cial heart. valve, talk with your med- ical team before having invasive medical or dental work. If it's deter- mined that you need a preventive antibiotic, know which of your care providers will prescribe the drug and when how long you'll need to take it. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advdcate encourages submissions' from Hardee County schools. -Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students' and teachers. Identify. photos .front to. back, left to right. s. 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. SEVEN POINTS COURTESY PHOTO Garrett Albritton, of Wauchula, killed this 7-point buck on Nov. 26 while hunting with his father, Talmadge. For the 10-year-old who enjoys hunting, it was the second trophy of his young career. Tann^ at Tracu's S 00 Unlimited . -,Month PLUS... 2 Additional weeks FREE!!! or 208 3rd Ave. N. Wauchula 767-1118 15 Sessions for $35"00 0 All lotions on sale! 0 4 tanning beds 0 Convenient Hours: M-F 7:30am-7:30pm;Sat. 9am-1pm I Desperate to End Pain and Suffering From FIBROMYALGIA? HEART TROUBLE? DIABETES? Are you tired of suffering and playing "trial and error" with dan- gerous medications? Fibromyalgia, heart conditions and diabetes misdiagnosis and mistreatment is rampant and leads to countless years of unnecessary suffering. A free report reveals a natural procedure that is giving fibromyalgia, heart conditions and dia- betes sufferers their "lives back" with "miraculous" results for many. Call 863-773-5764 for a free report that is giving hope to pain sufferers everywhere and ask me about my Holiday price special. Call 863-773-5764 for details. soci2:8,15,22c COURTESY PHOTO Hardee Senior High School's National Honor Society recently inducted new members. Several of them are also in the school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Shown are (front) "A" Flight :Commander -Cadet 2nd Lt. Julissa Alamia and (back, from left) Principal Mike Wilkinson, , Operations Squadron Commander Cadet Capt. Kelli Johnson, FL-20055 Cadet Group Commander Cadet Maj. Elmer Sanchez, Education Officer Cadet 2nd Lt. Danielle Hines and Hardee County Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones. ,De ember 5-ec mb- r 2-4t.-20 5 010 i s .- time to,.celebrate the joy If Accessory each, day in our 10 Idqily !, ' Patches ill 1" ;-n-; Pockets (Earnest Shopping Plaza) 110 l0. 6th Ave.- Wauchula Hus 773-9684 Hours: righton ,Ion.-Fr. 9.30-5:30 Sat. 9:30-1i:30 A r 9lr. /9 ardee Counity Q200 INFORMATIONAL MEETING D.. e bi-r II- 13 20n South Floric Ha you would like MIMI IJ, VV.o v 6:00 p.m. irdee Campus more information, please contact Nicole at 781-3155 Or Lindsay Deanda at 773-4116. ., Christmas Gift for the cooks in the familY. American Profile Magazine Cook Books Hometown Recipes Vol. 1 & Dessert & More I $5 each Limited Quantity Available Come by the Herald-Advocate 115 S. 7th Ave. 773-3255 :for your copy today. . RM &.,.~.~ ~ ~ 3333~~~~3333~~~~333 41k, E-^ f 6B The IHerald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 Christmas Parade 2005 ~ ~ ~ ~A~a :irism~ ~tileWorld Ik UT>: S - j z. .,1 ILI VAVAVAVVAeVI F~ a -A- ET~r~B t (i7 j I 7 ~i: pu F ':~pSi Tj I- ~. I North '.dauchula Elementary School ) a' -- Photos By RALPH HARRISON Montage By RALPH HARRISON 'w -a -~s -.. . ii r -- .a- . wow ' JI~S Sr- I I.:1' F L'~ :. :1. at 7~ i-W"K" AF: ..~L C .*a.. ~ a- i :1" -- ol r .1 -'WA .- d -- .'*<-* . tk:` AL ~ kal 00 J VIVA I i4 I I vp" ~~ December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Letter To The Editor 2006 Resolution People Should Be Kind To Animals JDear Editor, * This is in regard to last week about the dog named Red. I know firsthand how that lady felt and feels about saving a dog. It is very painful Sometimes there are happy endings. I I have saved so many I lost -count, and then there were some 'cases not so good. I was bitter. scratched, etc., took collars off an- handed them to owners or the pets. I have gotten blankets for the ones at the animal shelter. They get cold lying on the cement floor., -'Dogs and cats now are more 'domesticated to home life and need better treatment. They get cold just like we do. Terry Davis has gotten a lot of -dogs from me. I would even be ' holding them and crying when she :*came. Terry is a loving, kind and caring person. I 'once saved a dog with an :embedded collar. They named the dog Lucky. Dr. Ross Hendry and staff fixed that poor dog's neck. He also is.a Scaring person and' has a great deal of compassion. I don't know what SI'll do if he ever leaves. -. When I see a dog or.cat dead on the road, I just hate it because some people are heartless and won't move it. Just keep running over it. Once when my daughter ran into Kash 'N Karry, when she came out she thought something was wrong with me because I was crying. I said no, look at that dog dead and no one cared or missed it. If you l6ve them you would understand. I wrote a dog poem once every- ..7ie liked. It pretty much spoke the truth, where your beloved dog will stand up for you or lick your hands between the blows. I really think we need stiffer laws on animal cruelty than were just put in the paper. After all, why let your dog out to get in the street. Would they let their small child do it? Wauchula Hills and Bowling Green have lots of dogs running around, and people do get bit and hurt. Without a collar and tag, well, who does it belong to? I don't want to see any animal get hurt. A few years back there was muti- lation on some horses. It Was very sad. I don't know if those people ever got caught. It would be nice if everyone could in 2006 make it a better place In Business By Brett Jarnagin II NEW LOOK -A local hot spot for Mexican food in Zolfo Springs 'has recently been remodeled. The Taqueria El Tacoriendo, located at 330 SR 66, has just added a brand-new screened porch to provide extra dining space. Delia Rivera, .,owner, hopes that this will provide more room where diners can comfort- .ably enjoy their meals. During last year's hurricane season, Charley blew the roof off of the mobile unit which housed the eatery, forcing the restaurant to move further .off SR 66 and into a doublewide trailer this February. This move has offered new work space for the kitchen as well as a new lounge area where customers can now relax and eat inside. Room has been, further increased for eat-in customers through the addition of the screened .porch. Taqueria El Tacoriendo still has its popular traditional menu of .MVexican favorites, and patrons can dine in or carry out any time Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. .,a .-. ; a.' -r. a-.n -. .a. *, an, ',*,.,n.-.,*.. '. PHOTO BY BRETT JARNAGIN The Taqueria El Tacoriendo's sign flashes open for business, drawing many passersby who soon become repeat patrons. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Brett Jarnagin at 773-3255 with your business news. .^ "Copyrighted Material r .: Syndicated Content I Available from Commercial News Providers", * ~ and world for the animals. It is bad enough with the loss ot our women and men overseas. Let us do something right. In a lot of articles I have written I have said dog is meant to be man's best friend and spelled back- ward spells God. Thank you everyone for reading The Herald-Advocate and may you and all have a wonderful holiday. God bless. Millie Freeman Wauchula Ovarian Cancer: How To Know The Early Symptoms Ovarian Cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women. It caus- es more deaths than all other can- cers of the female productive sys- tem combined. Your risk of ovarian cancer increases with age, peaking in your early 70s. Having had breast cancer or having a family history of breast or ovarian cancer puts you at increased risk. Until recently, doctors thought that early-stage ovarian cancel rarely produced symptoms. But evi- dence has shown that some women have signs and symptoms before the disease has spread. The symptoms of ovarian cancer tend to mimic those of other condi- tions, including digestive and uri-' nary disorders. The key is if the symptoms persist or worsen. The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter lists the com- mon warning signs: *Abdominal or pelvic pressure. discomfort or pain *Persistent indigestion, gas ol nausea *Feeling full even after a light meal *Unexplained changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea or consti- pation *Abdominal swelling or bloating. which. can cause your clothing to feel tight *Changes in bladder habits. including a frequent or urgent need to urinate *Loss of appetite *Unexplained %weight loss o, gain. especially in the abdominal area *Pain during intercourse Less commonn. signs include a persistent lack of energy and low back pain. See your doctor if you have persistent signs and symptoms for two or more weeks. ABOUT ... 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Park Zolfo .-7 rings MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 * 's IWO.. 4mor 0*SRWd '*'/ 4 ** I /, ' SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 The Herald-Advocate **********************3-DIGIT 326 935 05-08-03 16P 15S ,.,-.._________ ,,, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 'LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY Thursday, December 8. 20015 404 LIBRARY WEST Thursday, December 8. 20GAINESVILLE FL 32611 Soccer Heading For Holiday Break By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Junior Cynthia Briseno picked up the lone goal for the Hardee girls last week. It Was the high spot in a long, hard week for both the girls and boys squads. The Hardee boys won over Braden Riyer, but lost to Bradenton Bayshore and Palmetto. Hardee girls lost to both Braden River and Palmetto in home dou- ble-headers preceding the boys games. This week there is another pair of home double-headers, rescheduled from earlier because the Wildcat Stadium field was still occupied by football. Next week, the girls only game is Tuesday at home vs. Frostproof at 6. p.m. The boys go to Fort Meade on Tuesday and Frostproof next Friday in the final game before the holiday break. Both teams resume play on Jan. 9. Although the scores don't indi- cate it, Hardee girls played better against both opponents last week than in prior outings against them. "We are doing some good things that don't show up in the score. We had several shots on goal and did a better job of penetrating, but could- n't capitalize on it. Unfortunately, we were short-handed with three girls on a chorus trip, pne being our sweeper. Not having her gave us a lot less flexibility to substitute," said Lady Cat first-year coach Rob Beatty. "We have several kids nursing injuries. Nonetheless, we still had some positives. Mandy Cornelius played her heart out, showing a super amount of hustle. Melissa Hollon is getting a better sense of where to be to turn the ball back to the offense. We are improving," said Beatty. The Hardee girls also lost to the District 10-leading Palmetto Lady Tigers at home on Thursday. "The girls played better as a team tonight. We put in our backup goalie pretty early in the game due to prior injury. Christina Badillo had eight saves before she came out. Melissa Hollon got five saves. She normally starts as midfielder. Ramona Campos had a good night at midfielder, helping on the defen- sive end of the field. She aided in preventing several goals. "Palmetto is leading our district currently, but we played them bet- ter than the first meeting. We are still making the mistakes of a young, inexperienced team, but gaining. Cynthia Briseno had a good break-away to score our one goal," concluded Beatty. The girls squad includes seniors Vanessa Hollon, Azucena Miranda, Karissa. Manchester and Roxana Torres, juniors Melissa Hollon, Ashley Islas, Briseno, Cornelius, Badillo and Campos, sophs Luisa Gonzales and Esmeralda, and freshmen Esna Francisco, Veronica Velasco, Lori Chavez, Marce Ramirez, Lucy Ruiz, Melissa Banda and Daisy Escoto. Hardee boys started on a good note on Tuesday, shutting out Braden River 7-0. Alberto "Chico" Rodriguez put three points on the board, Luis Reyes added a pair and Pablo Anselmo and Andrew Cisneros each had one. "We had only beaten the Pirates 2-1 last time without our football guys (Ansel- mo, Cisneros and Jose Salvador). See SOCCER 4C Foward Luis Reyes catch up. dribbles downfield as defender hurries to PHOTO 8i RALPH HARRI 011 The 2005 Hardee boys soccer team paused recently for a picture. Seated (from left) are Carlos Ramirez, Miguel Rodriguez, Roman Alvarez, Elisio Diaz, Francisco Rivera, Efrain Ruiz and Sofio Arroyo; kneeling are manager Juan Rodriguez, Jose Gutierrez, Luis Reyes, Jose Castaneda, Gerardo Villegas, Adam Juarez and manager Rafael Hilario; standing are Johnny Huron, Jose Alonso, Andrew Cisneros, Albeo "Chico" Rodriguez. Pablo Anselmo, Jose Salvador and Anthony LeCocq; in back is coach Ron Kline; missing are Luis Hilario, Francisco "Paco Lozano and volunteer assistant coach Inosencio Anselmo. 4 Sprint MY UNCLE KONp KNEW Jus'r ABOUT EVERYBODY By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry, D VM Dr. Hendry I mentioned a few weeks ago that I would continue a series of stories about my Uncle King Kong Smith, who was a legendary cowboy figure in our community during his short 45 years of life. When I was in vet school Lworked in the cotton fields as an insect scout. I remember a clay road on the Georgia/Alabama line had been built because lake Wize had been dammed up and it cut off some of the farm land. The road went back about 20 miles and there were only two farms back there. I drove to the end of that road one day to check the cotton for insects and I saw an old gentleman riding a combine in a soybean field. He stopped, got off the combine and came overand wanted to know what I was doing on his place. I told him I was a vet stu- dent at Auburn and I was a cotton scout. He told me hik name was Haas. I don't remember his first name, but I told him I was from Hauchula. Florida and he said he had a ranch in \\auchula. I told him I had an Uncle named King Kong Smith who always talked about a man named Haas who had given him the first Beefmaster bull I had eter seen. There I was at the bend of the Coosa River in Eastern Alabama. 25 miles from any- body and I ran into this man and the only common denominator we had was my Uncle Kong. It really is a small world after all. Mr. Haas once owned a ranch in Hardre County which is now owned by Willard Durrance. It is on the south side of Stese Roberts Special Road that runs from Clifton' Br)an Road to the east side of Charlie Marsh. Uncle Kong's personality just naturally attracted people and he developed a broad range of friends esern where. When I was a kid I remember one of the places he took me to was the Parnell Homestead. It is still in existence and is on Parnell Road at the junc- tion of the road that turns off and goes through Highlinds Hammock State Park. It is one of the few homes in the community that still has a dog-walk porch like my grandmother's house. Kong would take me oser there and the Parnells were just incred- ibly friendly and they would treat us like celebrities. After I graduated from set school and long after Uncle Kong had died I was working at Matthews Animal Hospital in Arcadia when I was called by a rancher in Highlands County to come oser and work some of his cattle. I had neser met the gentleman, but I went oser there and got out of my car and intro- duced myself as Dr. Ross Hendry and he said his name was Hargraves. I don't remember his first name either, but when we started talking I told him I was from Hardee County. Fe brightened up right away and said. "Oh, I had a friend from Hardee County and he was like nobody you hate eser known. His name was King Kong Smith." I told him King Kong was my uncle, my mother's brother, and from then I was treated like family. He told me about the time Kong was dating. or was trying to date my Aunt Sissy. floweser her father was Oscar Clemens and Oscar didn't approve of Kong and wouldn't allow Sissy to date him. Since lose will find a way. Kong got Red Roberts to go down to the Clemens home and pick Sissy up while he stayed at the Hargraves, then Kong and Sissy would go on a date. Mr. Hargraves told me about one time after one of those dates he, Red and Kong talked well into the night. Then when Mr. Hargraves heard someone in the kitchen he turned around and said, "Honey, what are you doing up, its the middle of the night." She told him it would be daylight in just a minute and she was cooking breakfast. Those three men had sat right there and talked all night. Uncle Kong was the kind of story teller that could mesmerize people for hours and he touched so many lives. 915 N. 6th Ave. Pet Care 773-6783 Wauchula Center r 12:8c Love the speed. And the FREE month Sprint high-speed Internet. Hurry! For a limited time, sign up and get High-speed Internet FREE for one month. (Offer ends 12/31/05.) Service not available in all areas. 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Sprint and the diamond logo design are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company LP 12:8R-415502 G M U.a4 180Spit3C"'oc~pitmo/ig-pe 2C The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning.................... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH * 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 'Sunday 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............7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17 375-2253. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED : METIODtST CHURCH Grape & Chtirth Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship.................. 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study....................7:00 p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .... ............11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...........7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Serv. De Predicacionll:00 p.m. Martes EstudioBiblico ............7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m. Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 - Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .............7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...................7... :00 p.m MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church -School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service...... ................11:00 a.m. 'Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m. Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p. m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 , Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ...................5:00p.m. Evening Worship .. .................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time .........7:00 p.m. OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...............7:30 p.m. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom. ..........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico .................. 6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 1:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road' Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ......... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane -773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .............7:00 p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S.'Florida Ave. Sunday\ Moming Service 10-00 a.m. Sunday E'.ening Worship. I1-00 a.m. Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m Saturday Prayer 7:00 p.m. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447- Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................ll;00a.m, Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m. Wed. Evening Worship ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ................ 11:00 a.m. . Wednesday 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST ill Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Worship ........9:30 a.m., Sunday Bible Class .. 1J1:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.........6:00 p.m. ; Wed. Night Bible Class .-.......7:00 p.iat. Men's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month......4-00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin.Luther King BId. 767-0199 . CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 , CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST' OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 .Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacramen. Meeting .. 9'00 m m Sunday School 10 00 am Priesthood '11:00 a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. -735-8681 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning...... .......11:d60 a.m. Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night....... ...7:30 p.m. ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School. 10 00 a m " M morning Service.................... .11:30 a.ni. Evening Service ......................7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath. ...7:30 p.m. Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7:30 p.m. The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship This Sabbath mua~uu.am~a--m -- nrs-- E CL E L CIt' E /oI FT I Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East. (863) 735-0470 PRO.'Box 780 Zolfo'Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper..................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service...... ........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .... ............ 5:00 p.m. Thursday Service .................... 7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave -773-3800 Praise & Worship ..................10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............. ......11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713'E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical....... :...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 am.. Studio Biblie, Miercoles ......7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN, CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Ser ice 10 45 a m. Wed. Youth Meeting 6 30- 8 00 p m WednesdaN Sern ice 6 00 p in Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service .... ............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..... ................6:00 p.m. Wednesday'Prayer .................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave., 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...................6.... :00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ , Bible Study n 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities......... .*-s:6:00-p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY -OF GOD CHURCH 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386. ..Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m. Evening Worship ... ..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m. Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St.- 773-3753 Morning Service....................10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................:00 p.m. Wednesday Service'................7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts ............9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. Night Dinner ...... .. 6-00 p.m. Wed Bodybuilders Adult CI. Crossroads & Lighthouse Mm 7 00 p.m. IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL. M.I. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz Martes .. .7 30 9:00 p.m. \lemes '. .. 7-30-9:00 p.m. Domiungo .11:00 a m.- 1:00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES- ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning 1010 am m Tuesday Etening 7 30 p m SThursday Evening .............,....'7:30 pm ,.' JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES S SPANISH Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Monday Evening .................7:30 p.m. SWednesday Evening.............7:30 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service..........1...1:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... ....6:00Qp,m. Wednesday Prayer ...:..: ....:....,7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. &'Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East SSunday School 9:45 a.m. M morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m. Church Training 5:15 p.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer ....................7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m. Allen 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................ 11:00 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....................11:00 a.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 Worship ................ ...11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................7:00 p.m. -ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave.- '773-64I8& 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. (Ciol)y 1:00 p.ni.!~ 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 BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worshipy..................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 Worship ... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship............. 7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service ........ 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. ,773-0199 Sunday School .... ... .... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... .... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ........... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study .... 7:00 p.m. Friday Night \\Uohip,. .J-:0,p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SBAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainev Bi d. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School . ... ...9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ... ... ...11:00 a.m. Church Training............. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson SSunday School ..... . .. ...10:00 a.m. *Church .................. 10:00 a.m. Youth Service.............. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service . . .. ...7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service . 7:30 p.m. SWAUCHULA HILLS 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. YOU Can Appear In... kids korner Hey, kidsl How would you like your work to be printed in the paper? Draw us a picture, write us a poem, make up a story or tell us a joke. If you're sending us a drawing, use pencils or markers, not crayons. And leave the linedl notebook paper for homework, not your artwork. Then print your name and age, your parents names and the town where you live on the back. Get mom or dad to bring it to our office or put 4I in the mall to: kids korner, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, PL 33873, WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship . . 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church. ... .. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m, Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.- Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service.. ......... 10:00 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service ..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ............ .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ....... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 Morning Worship ...... .... 10:00 a.m. Children's Church...... ... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......... .7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service. ......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ..... ........ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School-.... ; .......10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...........7:00 p.m. Wednesday . . . 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study ... . ... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ............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 Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday ... ........... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School... . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636, Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 a.m.( Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889, Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones ............ 10:00 a.m., Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ... ...... 10:00 a.m' Servicio ......... ...... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club ............... 6:30 p.mc Servicio de la Noche ......... 7:00 p.m,:, Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m{; Servicio ................... 8:00 p.mi . 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.mf Training Union ............. 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m. /- (^ l~ilu^l (:SU / r/ / -. w - 9 5 0- L), TO .- 0 CL E 0 Cl * * $ * e * 'Peace is the stillness of a baby sleeping. Peace is a quiet walk in the woods, the tranquility of a small pond. Peace is gentle love for one another, Great word...Peace! It seems to be in stark contrast to our busy, crazy lives today. More and more things to do, too much traffic, noise and crowds everywhere we go; and in the world around us, war and natural disasters. These things are not peaceful. But, peace is not something outside ourselves. It is within. It is the quiet calmness of mind and soul, unperturbed, undismayed.' It is difficult to acquire this frame of mind, this serene spirit. To achieve it we need guidance and help. We can turn to our church. There, we can get our problems in order; get a better perspective on our difficulties and consult with our Creator. "May the God of peace... equip you with everything good for doing His will and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him...." (Hebrews 13:20-21) Peace of heart is a two-way street-our way to God, and His way to us. Let God help you find peace within as you attend your chosen house of worship each week. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Isaiah Psalm Psalm Psalm' Psalm Psalm Psalm 4901-26 24 96 97 98 99 100 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Wildcats Win Opening Pair By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Wildcat hoop team started the season on a solid note. The Cats won at Braden River and Mulberry last week. Their Friday home game against Sarasota Booker was rescheduled to tonight (Thursday) due to Booker's partici- pation in football playoffs. The Cats opened this week with a trip to Lake Placid before today's district home game. Next week, the Cats travel to Lakeland on Tuesday and host Mulberry in a return matchup on Friday evening. Then, it's off until after the holi- ,days, except for playing in the Manatee High holiday tournament Dec. 27-30. At Braden River on Tuesday Hardee won 45-31 despite shooting only eight-of-20 from the- free throw line. "They hit 12 of 17. We lost that part of the game. Bradenr River (a new program with only freshmen and sophomores) put up a good fight," said varsity head coach Vance Dickey. "Overall, you could tell it was our first'game, with only one day of practice with, a full squad. A lot of the guys are still in football shape, the basketball conditioning isn't there yet. We looked like a team that hadn't practiced; we had no continuity. We did enough in the fourth quarter for the district win. But, we knew our mistakes. We will take the win and move on," said Dickey. Junior Chris Rich was high man for Hardee with a dozen points on a deuce, pair of treys and four-of-six from the charity stripe. Arnold Louis and Mark St. Fort each had seven points, while Weston Palmer added a half dozen, Thelinor "Lino" Jena and Terry Redden had five apiece and Robbie Jones two points. Kal Almendi was high with 11 points for the Pirates. He and Ryan Brown each, sank three-of-four from the foul line. Other Wildcats getting time in, the game were Trey Small, Olnel Virgile, Reggie Grizzard and Jermaine King and Tyrone Pace. Thursday night's game at Mulberry was the exact opposite. "We played them three times last year and know the history of rough games. It was like playing football, flagrant fouls, hard fouls. Both Robbie and Lino took, hard shots. The kids responded well and didn't fall into traps. They played a great first half, rotating effectively, and hit five three-pointers," said Dickey. "We lost our composure a bit early in the second half due to their presstire and court savvy. We had more turnovers. We need, our inside men, Mark and Arnold, t6 play up to their capability and take the pres- sure off our guards. "When we round into basketball shape, we will be okay. Our inside game will be the key," concluded' Dickey. Rich was again top scorer for Hardee, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the first half. Jones added 14, despite sitting a while when shaken up by a hard slam into the wall. He came in later and hit both free throws for Jena, who was left lay- ing on the court for several minutes with a neck stinger. Redden and Palmer chipped in with five points apiece. King and Pace had four apiece and Jena three: Virgile, St. Fort and Grizzard added two points each. The junior varsity Wildcats split their games last week, winning at Braden River and losing at Mulberry. Against the junior Pirates,- Hardee started slowly, up only 10-8 after the first period. Braden River got seven points in the second peri-' od but was scoreless for the remainder of the game. "We're learning. We ran the floor pretty well and got good contribu- tions from everyone. Jaime Harrison had a really good night. Everyone got in the' game," summed up JV head coach Rod Smith. For the junior Cats, Harrison had 21 points. Marwin Simmons fol- lowed with 11, while Dusty Massey had eight, Postene Louisjeune seven, Lucas Juarez four, Alex Flores three, Josh Jackson two and Anthony Carlton one-of-two from the foul line. Also adding to the game were Pete Solis and Efrain Fermin. Akeem Frazier did not play. At Mulberry, "we didn't handle the pressure well. We didn't play nearly as well as on Tuesday," reviewed-Smith. Hardee was up 10-5 at the end of the first period, but Mulberry took a, 17-16 lead into the locker room at halftime. The junior Panthers outscored the Cats in the third stan- za and the fourth was even, with Hardee not able to make up the deficit. Massey and Louisjeune each had 11 points for the junior Wildcats. Juarez added four, and Frazier, Jackson and Harrison each two points. Weightlifting Girls Open Season By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2005-06 girls weightlifting season gets under way this week. The girls travel to Lake Placid tomorrow (Friday) for a quad-meet. Besides the Lady Wildcats and Lady Dragons, there will also be the Sebring Lady Streaks and LaBelle Cowgirls. That's on the table for the Lady Wildcats until after the Christmas holiday break. Hardee will have its only home meet on Jan. 10, with LaBelle, Lake Placid and Avon Park all coming to participate. It is held about 4:30 p.m. On Jan. 14, the sub-regional meet is at Sebring, the first time for girls to qualify for state competition in their weight class. Then, there is the Travis Todd Invitational at Avon Park on Jan. 19 before the district finals at Sarasota Booker Jan 27. Coach Jan Brutus has a mix of experience and new members on her 11-girl team. Brandy Hatton is the only senior. Elizabeth Buffalo and Danielle Hines are juniors. Friday, Dec. 9 @ Lake Placid Tuesday, Jan. 10 @ HOME Saturday, Jan 14 @ Sebring Thursday, Jan. 19 @ Avon Park Friday, Jan. 27 @ Booker *All are at 4:30 p.m. Sophs are Nicole Bromley, Katie Cason. Bryan and Samantha Higgans. New "I am so really excited about so this year are freshmen Candis many new lifters. We lost a lot of Thomas, Brianna Nellis, Candice seniors last year. I hope this number Reed, Kember Townsend and Kim increases," said Brutus. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. _= IMake The Grade! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. J&R 112 REQUIRED GROCERY N. 6th Ave., Wauchula, Florida PH: (863) 773-9140 STORE HOURS: NO CARD MON. SAT. 6 AM 9 PM SUNDAY 8 AM 8 PM Slow Cooked Wood Fired BBQ seasoned with Award Winning , , k1r BARBEQUE SEASONING .A little Butt Rub .makes everything better"# Wookly Meat QpoeialI COFFEE HOUR Saturday. No\. 26. had 30 resi- dents present. Coupon winners were Mert Atchinson. Darlene Sullivan, Herb Calt. Mary Lou Belpnger, Margaret Volz, Pat Craib, Betty Brief. Betty Brarido,, Jean' Snider, Polly Albertson. Fred Stahl and Julius Goerbig. The unclaimed 50/50 money from Nov. 19 was put back into the residentst, association treasury. "!Today's winner was Jean Miller with the second ticket winner unclaimed. This winner will have one week to claim the money. Wednesday, Nov. 30. had 42 resi- dents present. The speaker today was from Best Choice Home Health 'are. The second 50/50 ticket win-, ner from last Saturday was claimed by Bob Luckhurst. - Merchant tickets %%ere won by,,. Pat Knight. Doris Geetng. L.V. Ellis. Jean Milller. Howie Snider, Harold Albertson, Mary Lou Belanger, Harland Albertson and Phyllis Goerbig. EUCHRE Nov. 26 had 'a tie for first with Jack Brief and Betty Brief each with a 57. Second was Moe Welbaum with a 55 and third was Julius Goerbig with a 51. Betty Brief had the most loners with four and low for the evening was a tie between Phyllis Gderbig and Bruce Kammer with 40. Nov. 30 had Ed Geeting in first with a 64, second was a tie between Judy Foreman and Millie Welbaum with 59 and Jack Brief came in third :with'55. Most loners was Jack Brief with six an'd low for the night was Moe Welbaum with a 39. Whole Slab $12.99 Reg. $16.99 1/2 Slab $7.49 Reg. $9.49 CHICKEN Whole Rotisserie S$4.99 Reg. $5.99 12 Wings $7.49 Reg. $4.99 Prices good December 8 December 21. 12:8,15c FOR THE BEST MEAT IN TOWN SHOP THE SMALLER BETTER INDEPENDENT! I I kid's korner I 9, ... I 4C The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 SOCCER Continued From 1C We had good balance in scoring tonight," said coach Ron Kline. The boys hosted Bayshore on Wednesday. Usual goalie Francisco "Paco" Lozano was late arriving, making Kline start forward Anselmo in the goal. "We didn't start the front line and by the time we did, they had made two goals on us. The rest of the game was an even 4-4. They were up 4-2 at half- time. We each had two goals in the second half. We had several shots go off the bars high or wide. I'm not disappointed with their effort. Bradenton is a larger school and we put them on the schedule to strengthen our kids," added Kline. Anselmo scored twice and Rodriguez and Cisneros once each. Hardee faced Palmetto on Thursday in the third consecutive game of the week. "The key to the strong success of the Palmetto team is its very balanced passing, the best passing team we'll see this year. They kick such long kicks. They have five senior veterans," said Kline. Anselmo had the Cats' only goal of the night. "We had really ,out- standing play from him, Jose Gutierrez, Andrew LeCocq and Chico. Defensively, Jose Salvador, fullbacks Jose Castaneda and Adam Juarez and sweeper Roman Alvarez all played a strong game," contin- ued Kline. Playing for the Cats are seniors LeCocq and Salvador, juniors Cisneros, Anselmo, 'Chico Rodri- guez, Lozano, Gutierrez, Johnny Huron and Jose Alonso, sophs Reyes, Luis Hilario, Juarez, Gerardo Villegas and Castaneda, and freshmen Francisco Rivera, Elisio Diaz, Miguel Rodriguez, Sofio Arroyo, Efrain Ruiz, Carlos Ramirez and Alvarez. Pablo Anselmo (6) chases the ball as teammate Anthony LeCocq (12) also moves in. Afberto "Chico" Rodriguez (8) has a clear shot on goal as Luis Reyes (9) gets position on defend- er. - U, Palmetto defender tries to take ball from Pablo Anselmo (9) and Anthony LeCocq backs up the play. I . Soph Luis Reyes (9) appears to be ahead of the ball being passed to him... 19- '51 Passing the. ball effectively are Karissa Manchester (14), Lori Chavez (5), Cynthia Briseno (12) and .Mandy Cornelius (18). In 1799, Congress established YOU Can Appear In.. . ^:. the nation's highest military title, General of the Armies of the t' Place United States, to honor George Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published In this S" ""-- 7. Washington, first commander of newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on the Army, but he never received reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written it. It was awarded posthumously by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- by a special actof Congress in ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Jose Salvador (17), Jose Castaneda and unidentified player watcli flight of the ball and prepare 1976. Advocate, P.O. Box 338. Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0667. to get control of it. SWauchula and Palmetto girls battle for possession of the ball. _- ~.. ;~ir~*- .. "> "* '1 December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C SQuartet of Lady Wildcats surround defender and one chases the loose ball. Karissa Manchester (14) heads ball past goalie into the net. PHOTOS BY RALPH .HARRISON Lori Chavez (5), Esna Francisco (2) and unidentified player nearly hidden watch for the ball's return to their portion of the field. Coach Rob Beatty (right) talks to his squad during a break in the action. Need Help Getting Out Of An Abusive Situation? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1 (800) 500-1119 E, 0, Koch Construction 3504 Office Park Road-P. 0. Box 1965 Sebring, FL 33871-Phone:(863) 385-8649 Commercial & Residential Construction Let our highly qualified staff develop your commercial property, build your dream home, or do your remodeling. 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Gary Neil Hazel, 45, Fort Lauderdale, and Zarella Hazel, 63, Fort Lauderdale. Federico Sustaita, 21, Zolfo Springs, and Julia Lopez, 20, Zolfo Springs. Rony Lamy, 28, Miami, and Ginia Ceroi, 19, Wauchula. Cesar Molina Jr., 32, Bowling Green, and Roxanne Desire Murphy, 18, Bowling Green. Martin Ramirez, 31, Winter Haven, and Jerarda Lylia Hernandez, 40, Zolfo Springs. Clifton Livingston Jones III, 41, Bowling Green and Kathy Louise Odom, 40, Bowling Green. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Capital One Bank vs. James Boyette, dismissed. W.S. Badcock Corp. vs. Gladys Merchant, default judgment. The following .misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county court. James Ridale Cook, resisting arrest without force, 20 days in jail with credit for time served (CTS), $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investiga- tive-costs. Ignacio Rodriguez Jr., resisting' arrest without force, 12 mtionths probation, no alcohol or bars, no possession of weapons, alcohol abuse treatment, four-hour anger management class, no violent con- tact with victim, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs; domestic battery, not prosecuted. Manuel McCumber Jr., battery, not prosecuted. Dennis James Rory, violation of Florida litter law, adjudication withheld, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs.. Christopher Mark I-Tmdell. viola- tion of probation (original charges domestic battery and criminal mis- chief), probation revoked,, 180 days, concurrent 'with felony sen- tence, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Jose Jose Parisio, disorderly inoL'\icatkon and resisting arrest without i,.ce, 10 da-N c,'ncurrent. SColon & AGGRESSIVE R $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investiga- tive costs. The following criminal traffic cases were disposed of recently in county court. Dispositions are based on Florida Statutes, dri- ving record and facts concerning the case. Jorge Alberto Negrete, DUI, pro- bation 12 mrionths, license suspend- ed six months, alcohol abuse evalu- ation and treatment, no alcohol or being in bars, $885 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs, 50 hours community service or $500. Jesus Manuel Apolinar-Cardoso, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, safe driving course, $487.50 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Joseph Luther Bragg, driving while license suspended (DWLS), 30 days in jail, $330 fine and court costs. Jose Humberto Gonzalez, racing on highway, 25 hours community service. Rodrigo Paz Hernandez, DUI, probation one year, license sus- pended six months, tag impounded 10 days, DUI school, evaluation, random drug/alcohol screens,- no bars or alcohol, $662 fine and court. costs, $50 investigative costs; no valid license, adjudication with- held, $125 fine. Jose Navarro, racing on highway, 25 hours community service. Sheila Braswell, DWLS, 90 days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs. " Dameon Thomas Burke, DUI, 15 days CTS, probation one year, tag impound 30 days, license suspend- ed six months, alcohol abuse evalu- ation and treatment, no alcohol or bars, $1,410 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs, 50 hours community service.- CIRCUIT COURT, The following civil, actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: . Ruby Brown and state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.. Darrell Reynolds, interstate peti- tion to enforce child support order. Security Federal Credit Union, vs. William Kenworthy and Patricia A. Kenworthy, damages. Laura Ann Colbert vs. .Corey Lynn Colbert, petition for injunc- tion for protection. The following decisions on civil Lopez PA PRESENTATION Courthouse Report cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Aurelia Torres and DOR vs. Ramon Martinez, voluntary dis- missal. Crecencio Cardoza vs. Sandra B. Cardoza, injunction for protection. Sandra B. Cardoza vs. Grecencio Cardoza, injunction for protection. MacDill federal l Credit Union vs. Ruben Rivera, judgment. Tommy Parker vs. Melissa Terry, order. Wauchula Police Department vs. Eduardo Rivera, default order of forfeiture. Meredith Velez and Frank Velez III, amended divorce order. 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. Kristopher Lee Arnold, armed robbery with any weapon, 45 months 27 days Florida State Prison CTS, $100 fine and $395 court costs placed on lien; aggra- vated assault with a deadly weapon, grand' theft and unlawful use of a- temporary tag, not prosecuted. Rocky Lee Cisneros, two counts burglary of a structure, five years Florida State Prison, CTS; two counts grand' theft, three counts grand theft auto and burglary of a structure, five years probation, con- current, $1;500 restitution to begin 90 days after release; two counts trespass, time served; resisting arrest without force, not prosecut-' ed. Linda Joyce Johnston, purchase, of marijuana, adjudication 'with- held, 18 months drug offender pro- bation, no drugs or alcohol or association with those who do, cur- few, random drug screens, warrant- KARMA For everything that happens There's always an equal action! :' : a... '. t p s: s ; ; "' .; :~so etype ,,rspons,;'- : ''3 ,O '. i 5 '. ; ,, r e' 3. w * And bad things'you do often come to hautnt! Later on in life Plus, darkness comes to light! Good overpowers sin Eventually everything comes out in the end! Whether you're living right, conniving or evil That's why it'simportant how you treat other people. While you're living Not always receiving but sometimes giving. Being considerate and pleasing Out f kindness without no reason. But justto help Srom the heart within i yourself! -Heath B. Sanchez Taylor Correctionial Institition Perry PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work,may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, RO. 8ox 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE AND DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVENE. HORNE, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 729 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999 Description of Property: N 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH. RANG E 25 EAST. Name in which assessed: JOHN S. LOWE AND AIRLINE LOWE Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the prop- erty described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 28th day of DECEMBER, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 18th day of November, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No 1 By: Alicia C AIbritton Deputy Clerk 11:24-12:15c less search and seizure, evaluation and treatment, $100 fine, $395 court costs and $190 public defend- er fees placed on lien. Paul Alamia, violation of com- * munity .trol-house arrest (orig-- inal charges possession of metham- phetamine, criminal mischief and two counts fleeing to elude a police officer), probation revoked, 14 months Florida State Prison CTS and concurrent, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Robert Breland, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated bat- tery and aggravated assault, three years minimum-mandatory Florida State Prison, CTS, $100 fine, $395 court costs and $190 public defend- er'fees placed on lien. Danny Wayne Day, violation of probation (original charge posses- sion of methamphetamine), proba- tion revoked, 18 months communi- ty control with same conditions.' Daniel Spiller, felony driving while license suspended, one year one day Florida State Prison CTS and concurrent with Polk County sentence, $100 fine, $395 court costs and $190 public defender fees. Christopher Mark Tindell, aggra- vated assault with a deadly weapon, 364 days CTS. John Erick Tucker, violation of probation (original charges three counts grand theft, scheme to defraud and three counts felony petit theft), probation revoked, 30 months Florida State Prison CTS and concurrent with Highlands County sentence. Rocky Leamonr Williamson, pos- session of methamphetamine, pos- session of ecstasy, possession of marijuana, resisting an officer with violence and possession of drug paraphernalia,- not prosecuted,. transferred to county court with fil- ing of misdemeanor charges. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the, clerk of court: Elizabeth Patteson as trustee to Roy A. Brown, $85,000. Robert D. and Cynthia G. Feltzin as trustees to Jose L. Bautista, $34,000. John T. and Donna S. Williams to Burrus Enterprises LLC, $225,000. Suzanne Syvolavong to Sengathith Laychaypha and Sengchanh Green and Somsanith and Chanthida Sayasone, $50,000. Nora Wheeler to Ofelia Montanez, $16,000. 3B Housing LLC to Rafik Ahmad Abdelhalim, $102,500. Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas / *' Variety is the spice of life. I am going to give you variety this week in the form of brief vignettes. THE BIRD HOUSE Several years ago my husband John, who liked to work with his hands, made me a small bird house, complete with front porch, which he mounted on the top of a PVC pipe in the side yard where I could watch it from the kitchen window. The first season we had no "renters" but the second year Able and Mable moved in, built a nest, raised a family, then moved south. Our next tenant was a woodpecker. Wow, was he frustrated when he couldn't get in the door. He and his beak made the entrance bigger, he moved in, threw the wren's nest in the yard which created a big mess and made himself at home At least he quit pecking on the house siding. i Then Charlie came and I watched him try to blow the bird house away; He didn't succeed but apparently weakened it enough that Jeannie was abld to knock it off the pole, but the pole remained standing. Several days ago a dear friend rang my doorbell and proudly showed me my bird house at the top of the'pole, .completely rebuilt and repainted to match the house. He Hlad found it after the storms, kept it in his utility shed until he had time to repair it and reinstalled it. Now how is that for a friend? CHRISTMAS MUSICAL As you are aware, the Heartland Chorale presented is second annual Christmas musical last Friday. Tickets were $8.00 to control the crowd. Last year 1,100 people crowded into an area meant to accommodate 700 people. Linda and I went last year and so thoroughly enjoyed it we just had to go this year. Before I could purchase my tickets, though, a lady called and told me, I had been given two tickets anonymously. I don't know who extended the glad hand of friendship, but Linda and I are most grateful and did enjoy "Treasures of Christmas." A NEW FRIEND On Nov. 17 I concluded my column with a blurb about a friend of mine in Pennsylvania who has MS. Strangers from Georgia were in town that week on business, bought the paper, read my article, and called me' because she has a friend with MS back home and needed some information about the supplement my friend is taking. I gave her some literature and a bottle of product for her friend. By the time she left, I knew I had made a new friend. What a small world. POSTAL TOY COLLECTION Don't forget the postal toy collection for disadvantaged children this Saturday. I was unable to verify this information but I understand Hardee, County collected the most toys of any other post office in the region last year, and it was only through the generosity of the good people of Hardee County that it was possible for them to do that. Please be even more gener- ous this year. There are still families trying to regain their losses from thec effects: of the hurricanes in'.2004.-Yoiu can help a child have a happy Christmas. , Either leave your donations by your mail box or take them directly to your favorite post office in Hardee County. Reach out and touch someone. Maybe you'll make a new friend. Remember, God loves all if us, even that stranger you haven't met yet. FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE For the week ended December 1, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 12,821 compared to last week 0 and 14,964 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-', State Livestock Market News Service: no trends due to no sales last week. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 145.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs., 122.00-170.00; and 400-500 lbs., 108.00-142.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 120.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs., 110.00-150.00; and 400-500 lbs., 100.00-130.00. Bar-be-cue Chicken Yellow Rice, Salad, Dessert, Rolls $5.00 Extra: Pinto Beans and Drinks ILJ December 10, 2005 S10:30 am 2:00 pm YARD SALE 8:00 am 2:00 pm 2028 US Hwy 17 North North of Walmart Wauchula Fund Raiser for the building for the homeless and ministry John & Lorraine Gillespie Ministries Alpha & Omega freedom Ministries Inc. For More Information: 1 Phone 863-773-5717, 12:8c 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 ee cry 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. . Dated this 17th day of November, 2005. . B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida' AD No1 By: Alicia C Albritton Deputy Clerk ii 41 1 Michael E. Moore to Johnny Lee.., Baker, $25,000. Ruby I. Zukas and Carl D. Zukas:' to Diosdado and Violeta A. Mascarinia, $50,000. Agricultural Production Management to Carlos N. Bailey, $497,576. Anthony Sr. and Stephanie Kay Valdez to Caroline Gatica, $40,000. Daniel H. and Linda M. Smith to Hometrust Group Inc., $60,000. December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY Dec. 4, Adrian Vasquez-Rodriguez, 27, P.O. Box 119, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge domestic battery). Dec. 4, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a fight at Pine Cone Trailer Park and a stolen tag were reported. Dec, 3, a residential burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was reported. Dec. 2, Mark Leonard Clark, 27, of 742 Baker Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants alleging violation of probation (original charges grand theft and two counts burglary of a dwelling). Dec. 2, Becky Lynn Hyder, 25, P.O. Box 1072, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation of probation (original charge petit theft). Dec. 2, Gilberto Inocico Rodriguez, 38, of 1468 Airport Drive, Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on charges of violation of pro- batioi (original charges two counts sale of methamphetamine and tres- pass/larceny with relation to a utility). Dec. 2, a theft on South Road, a fight on Sally Place and a stolen tag were reported. Dec. 1, Alberto Sotello, 26, of 2029' Rigdon Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Sylvia Estes and charged with five counts aggravated domestic battery with a deadly weapon. Dec. 1, Jesus Elvis Perez, 19, of 3848 Creek Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged with grand theft auto. Dec. 1, vehicles were reported stolen on Libby Drive and Dixiana Drive. Nov. 30, Michelle Denise Marrero, 27, of 630 E. Bay, St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging trespass after warn- ing. At the jail she was also detained on a warrant alleging violation of pro-_ bation (original charge grand theft). Nov. 30, Michael Blain Johnson, 42, of 815 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging him with disorderly intoxication. Nov. 30, Cassandra Faye Cook, 42, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Nov. 30, Vicky Valdez Alamia, 22, of 1495 Stuart St., Bartow, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge grand theft). Nov. 30, James Ridale Cook, 21, of Snell Street, Wauchula, was arrest- ed by corrections Ofc. R. Bryant on a Charlotte County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a chargeof possession of marijuana). Nov. 30, Simori Ramos, 19, of 828 S. Eighth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging'him with grand theft, burglary of a dwelling and fleeing to attempt to elude a police officer and capiases alleging possession of a firearm by a felon and failure to appear in court on charges, of dealing in stolen property, reckless driving and no valid license. Nov. 30, a theft on Doc Coil Road, criminal mischief on Wild Turkey Lane and a fight on Mllartin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. Nov. 29, Jerry Wayne Purser, 36,' of 1851 Dishong Road, Wauchula, was- arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on a warrant alleging violation of proba- tion (original charge domestic battery). Nov. 29, thefts on Fort Green Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and a tag stolen on Old Crewsyille Road were reported. Nov. 28, Amanda Michelle Ford, 19, of 1175 Altman Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging her with viola-, tion of probation (original charge petit theft). qqo.pv, 28, Larry Dale-Brown, 44, of 2101 Saguasta St., Tampa, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge sale/possession of a controlled substance with intent to Nov. 28, a residential burglary on Knight Road was reported. WAUCHULA Dec. 3, Efrain Merion-Villanueva, 21, of 817 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with DUI and refusal to submit to DUI testing. Dec. 1, a business burglary on U.S. 17 South was reported. Nov. 30, Joey Lee McCumber, 19, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Det. Sgt. David Stimson and charged with crim- inal mischief. Nov. 30, a residential burglary on North Third Avenue was reported. Nov. 29, Gabino Vazquez Hernandez, 18, General Delivery, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, failure to register a vehicle within 10 days of purchase and no valid license. Nov. 28, Mary Jane Macias, 26, of 609 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with domestic battery. Nov. 28, criminal mischief on Indiana Avenue was reported. BOWLING GREEN Dec. 3, a theft on Sellers Street was reported. COURTESY PHOTO Our first jam session was on Nov. 27 The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls Suda.he2..susa,.a Dec. 2, Merced Rodriguez III, 25, of 512 Jones St., Bowling Green, : AROUND THE PARK was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with disorderly conduct, Greetings! Here we go again with criminal mischief, resisting arrest with force or violence and assault on a' a new season. The Oasis has a new law enforcement officer. owner, Tom Hopkins, and a new manager. Bob Christie. They hail Nov. 29, Johnnie Garcia, 28, of 512 W. Jones St., Bowling Green, was ',:from .northwest Pennsylvania and arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with possession of mietham- we are happy to have them here. phetamine with intent to sell and driving while license suspended. Bingo has been going strong Nov. 29, Travis Jerome'Kilpatrick, 21, of 463 Sellers St., Bowling every Tuesday and Thursday with a Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with two, counts regular crowd of 25-30. So far it simple domestic battery. : seems like Charlotte Longueuil and Audrey Semler are the big winners. Nov. 28, Benjamin Willis Sanders, 19, of 850 Pleasant Way, Bowling There, will be, more details about Green, was arrested by Ofe. Jereme Bridges on a Polk County warrant Bingo later. Movie night has begun alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of assault. on Mondays and we had two weeks of "Gone With The Wind." It's an ZOLFO SPRINGS .' old classic, but was still enjoyed by Dec. 1, Javier Pantoja, 23, of 826 E. Third St., Zolfo Springs, was.'' a group of us. arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing to elude a police officer using lights and siren THANKSGIVING DINNER )and resisting arrest with force. Ther- .:re so many folks to men- Dec. 1, a theft on Wilbur C. King Blvd. was reported, tion for helping to pull together a Concerned About Weight? 3500 Calories Equals One Pound Of all the diet strategies out there, , weight loss still comes down to calories. Calories measure6the entr-, gy in food. Your body constantly demands energy and uses the calo- ries in food to keep you going. If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight, and vice versa. The Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource puts calorie counting in perspective: Since 3,500 calories equal about 1 pound of body fat,' you need to burn 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose one pound. To eliminate 3,500 calories in one week, you could eliminate'500 calories a day from your diet. That means about: *2 cups of ice cream *2 jelly doughnuts *1 piece of homemade apple pie. Or, you could burn the calories with exercise each day. That takes, about; . *1 hour of swimming *1 hour of tennis .* hour of riding an exercise bike Or, combine cutting back' on' calories and increasing exercise. It's this combination of regular activity and healthy, calorie-focused eating that will help you achieve a healthy weight. The August issue also includes a simple step-by-step approach to calculate individual daily calorie needs based on sex, weight, age and activity level. easti for 355 of0 us. Shanaron Lakec uiu a super job with very creative deco- rating of the Rec hall. She also cooked a turkey along" with - Charlotte Longueuil. New manager 'Bob and his wife Patrice cooked the hams. Ernie Katsur did a terrific job carving and arranging the meat plat- ters. Everyone brought a'dish, the dessert table was lull and we all ate way too much. I know I did, yum yum! -We were also happy to welcome many guess including Gary and 'Shirley Hyde's grandson and his wife and Mark Herman's sister and her husband, as well as my good friends Jackie and Curt. We even -had a- bit' of romance. Mary Lou Katsur was surprised to find a dozen red roses by her place setting in honor of her birthday, put there of course, by her husband Ernie. It %%as a good day! LET THE MUSIC BEGIN Our first Jam Session was on Sunday the 27. As usual, Ray Moore did a splendid job taking control of 20 musicians. Over 65 of us really enjoyed the entertainment outside in the beautiful sunny day. We had four 50/50 winners, Wayne Peevy, Phil Ghinger, Joe Moore and Fred Marsh, who donated his win- nings back to the club. Five lucky people won merchant coupons. GAMES Several folks gather in the club- house most every night to play dominoes. Wednesday afternoon is still card day. 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NothWiteHvn_07_8ht._____SuhinerHaen550___________Bvd_,_HinsCiy___Od ol Ct Rd.________________ Batwo____Feer_/____ *37 ,R 6W NrhSern 6o .S 7N./Sut erig363US 2 ./ kecoe 20 O(It PioItAe /Acd.a115E akSret(w. 0 /Pic*na91 oneCnerD.12 * _ U'.-,.. .. . I : I 8C The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 Financial Solutions By Patrick M. Lange Licensed Financial Advisor GETTING YOUR YEAR-END FINANCES IN ORDER If you want to start the year off right, with a clean desk and clear head, then stop putting off filing those piles of papers and don't wait until April 15 to organize your receipts and plan for taxes.7 Consider compiling your papers and reviewing your files before the end t of the year, perhaps during your vacation or holiday time. Not only will the expenses and deductions be fresh in your head, but you may also still have time to influence your tax outcome. Following are six simple steps to help you determine what you need to I get rid of, which items you should keep and how to make adjustments before the end of the year to help you start 2006 with a fresh financial begin- t ning. *Know what you need to keep and store it safely: Before you start getting rid of papers and pulling out what you need for taxes, consider those things you should keep indefinitely such as tax returns, licenses, incorporation papers if you are a business owner and , more. Secure irreplaceable or difficult things to replace in a safe deposit box or a fireproof safe. Placing those documents in plastic covers will help pro- t tect them and may also help prevent you from accidentally giving away t original copies. ' Keep the key or combination in a secure location and show two key h people how to access this information in the event you ate unavailable when it is needed. *Know what and how to store for tax purposes: Remember to keep any tax-related documents, including expense receipts, for a minimum of seven years. Scanners and PDF formats make it easy to convert paper records to more convenient digital media. Depending on the type of document, however, a digitized, version may not be accept- able for certain uses. It's also a good idea to store your digital records on backup discs or L CDs. Make a separate backup copy of these.records for storage in your safe t deposit box or other secure location, and be sure to update all backup ver- t sions at least once per year. *Protect yourself and shred it; According to the Federal Trade Comrhission, there are an estimated one million new victims of identity theft each year. So when the time comes to purge your records and receipts, use a shredder to ensure that sensitive J information doesn't fall into the wrong hands. .Local office supply stores offer many low-cost compact shredders that easily attach to your home i wastebasket. This simple investment will go a long way in safeguarding you , and your business from identity theft. . *Keep receipts and records accessible for one year: t Here's where having a year-round system set up can save you ( headaches at year-end and tax time. Take a few moments every week to f separate your receipts into different categories of expenses, i.e. charitable i contributions, business expenses, entertainment, etc. Schedule a weekly I time to organize your receipts until you get into the habit of doing so auto- C matically, such as every Sunday evening or during lunchtime on each Monday morning. If at yea-end you find yourself with a box filled with 12 months'of all types of receipts, organize the pile you have accumulated and take a few moments to set up a better system for the new year. *Make adjustments before year-end to lower your tax bill: S First review your last year's tax return as a starting point to make sure i you have all the documents that you need this year. To get started, review r your income, expenses and potential deductions. Then review your invest- ment portfolio to learn if capital gains are high. If they are, consider taking a loss to offset some of the capital-gains income. Unless you have reason to believe that next year will bring you into a higher income bracket, you may want to consider deferring income until after the first of the year. If you are self-employed, for example, send the last invoices out late in December so you will receive payment in January. If you 'have a flexible spending plan which put aside tax-free earnings to cover ' medical and dental expenses through your employer, you need to use it up. You' may also consider paying your January mortgage payment in December, which allows you to take the additional deduction. Finally, if you still have additional cash and haven't fulfilled your phil- anthropic plans for the year, you should also consider donating additional money to charity to get the tax write-offs before the year-end. *Seek help and update your portfolio: : : One mote important item to put on your year-end to-do list is a review I of your investment portfolio to determine if it needs rebalancing. If you do not regularly rebalance, your portfolio is bound to drift, and your portfolio ' will no longer be positioned according to your original allocation. Ultimately, the investments that performed better last year may under-per- form at some point moving forward. If you haven't rebalanced your portfo- lio during the last year, review it now and consider rebalancing to reflect the changing market and inflation. Consider the help of a qualified financial advisor who can create or update a personalized financial plan, and help you balance and rebalance your portfolio with investment vehicles that are suitable for your goals. Lifestyle Choices Can Help Control Pain Of Arthritis Millions of Americans live with arthritis, which occurs in more than 100 forms and in varying levels of' severity. . But even among people with sim- ilar signs and symptoms, not every- one copes in the' same. way. Research has shown that people with a positive, proactive attitude are likely to experience less pain' and fewer limitations from their 'arthritis than those who are more negative. And when people feel in control, they're more likely to use medical treatment options effec- tively. The Mayo Clinic Health Letter October Medical Essay provided a comprehensive look at arthritis and treatment options, including these healthy lifestyle measures that can help people with arthritis cope: *Reduce stress Stress increas- es muscle tension, which can wors- en arthritis pain. This can set off a cycle of increased pain, decreased ability to function, and greater stress. *Take time to relax - Meditation, prayer and guided imagery are some ways people calm their minds. Massage, slow arid deep breathing, or simply tighten- ing and releasing different muscle groups may help relax muscles. Certain forms of exercise, such as. yoga or tai chi, often emphasize relaxation. *Understand your pain Learn the difference between pain associ- ated with general joint discomfort and that caused by joint overuse. When pain with a particular activity is excessive, comes on quickly and lasts for more than an hour or two afterward, chances are you're over- doing it or doing an inappropriate activity. *Know when to rest The feel- inrig of fatigued joints may be a sig- nal to back off or change activities. -Painful, inflamed joints may tem- porarily required total rest or even an immobilizing splint. Whole body rest also is important. If you have trouble getting a good night's sleep, talk to your doctor about strategies )to improve sleep. During the day, rest before you become too tired. Plan 10 minutes of rest for every hour of physical exertion. *Use assistive devices Many products, such as jar openers, spe- ,cially designed kitchen knives..' devices to extend, your reach and aids to help you dress may make, common daily tasks less harmful to your joints. When a fellow says it hain't the money but the principle o' the thing, it's the money. -Frank McKinney "Kin" Hubbard HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- teri.. Volunteer to. be a Guardian Ad Litem.. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Women Should Know Risk Factors For Heart Disease A Daily Thought THURSDAY * In the future God will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea along the Jordan. The people walking in darkness have seen a great Light. Isaiah 9:1b-2a (NIV) FRIDAY In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed ... and all went to be taxed, each one unto his own city. Luke 2:1,3 (KJV) SATURDAY The King will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth. In His day, the righteous will flourish. Psalm 72:5-7a (NIV) SUNDAY And Joseph went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethle- hem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. Luke 2:4-5 (RSV) MONDAY The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath He will not revoke: "One of your own descendants I will place on your hrone ." For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling. This is My rest- ng place for ever and ever. Here I will sit enthroned for I have desired it." Psalm 132:11, 13-14 (NiV)9 TUESDAY And she gave birth to her first- born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 (RSV) WEDNESDAY (God said), "here I will make a Horn grow for David and set up a lamp for My Anointed One. I will clothe His enemies with shame, but the crown on His head will be resplendent. Psalm 132:17 (RSV) 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. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Yet many women under- estimate their risk of heart disease because they are unaware of the risk factors. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource recom- mends that women be tested for cer- tain risks and track the results. Tests include: *Lipoprotein (lipid) profile. This blood test is .recommended once every five years to measure your cholesterol levels. Optimal low- density lipoprotein (LDL) the "bad" cholesterol is 100 mil- ligrams per deciliter (Mg/dL) or lower. Optimal high-density lipoprotein (HDL) the "good" cholesterol is between 50 and 99 mg/dL. *Blood pressure: A measurement is recommended every two years - or more often if you have blood pressure greater than 135/85 mil- limeters of mercury (mm/Hg). A blood pressure of less than 120/80 mm Hg is optimal. *Fasting plasma glucose. This blood test checks for diabetes and is recommended every three years, beginning at age 45. An optimal reading is less than 100 mg/dL. *Body mass index (BMI): BMI is a measure of eight in relation to height. Optimal .BMI is 19 to 24, .and measurement is recommended every two years. Smoking, obesity and physical inactivity also are risk factors. Once you know your risk factors, you and your doctor can complete a risk assessment and determine' what steps, if any, need to be taken. During midlife the risk of heart disease and heart attack jumps dra- matically. But almost 95 percent of women who die of heart disease have at least one risk factor that could be reduced through lifestyle changes or medical care. By taking action, women can reduce the risk of heart-related problems that en- danger their health. Letter To The Editor Saturday's Christmas Parade Was An Excellent Event Dear Editor, I am from Atlanta, Ga., and was visiting in Wauchula last weekend. I observed your Christmas parade Saturday night, and it was delight- ful! The participation of all the vari- ous schools, bands, civic clubs, charity organizations, churches, military recognition, floats, chil- dren's groups and so many others were very impressive. The parade showed a wonderful spirit of not only Christmas but community togetherness that repre- sents the special charm of a small town. I don't know who was responsi- ble, .but it took a tremendous amount of time, planning and orga- nization for something like that to be done so well and run so smooth- ly. A big tip of the hat and thank you to all. Congratulations for a job well done. Merry Christmas, Wauchula! Sara Moore Atlanta, Ga. Editor's Note: The annual Christ- mas parade in Wauchula is a major project of the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce. Ile Jic/ulk CLhoir SofSoathlide qLaptist Church S VE Y OWN S Musical or Christmas By Greg and Gail Skipper Arranged by Russell Mauldin and Greg Skipper Sunday, December 18 11:00 a.m. Signing for the Deaf --Lunch to be served "The Church Where God's Love and Joy Abounds" t Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor Happy Birthday and Anniversary The hosts on Nov. 30 were to everyone celebrating in Decem- Dewey and Nancy Morrison and ber. Lowell Gordon and Sharon Lank and Carrie Lankford. The Waterloo are home from the hospi- U.S. Pledge was led by- Jerry tal but Sharon has to have' another McBride,. Sylvia Baker led the procedure. Leona Weyant has had Canadian Pledge and Bob Jones led surgery back home. Art Livermore the Prayer. The 50/50 winners were has had his surgery but the family Bill and Beth Collins, George and wants Art and Ann to stay home for Betty Shuster, Darlene Henry and Christmas. Please keep Becky Dave and Bernice English. Please Levasseur in your thoughts and remember to give to the Love prayers. A few more people are Barrel for the Christmas Food arriving in the park every day. Drive on Dec. 21 at Koffee Klatch. THANKSGIVING CHURCH There were 208 residents and The Prelude for church service guests at the Rec Hall on Nov. 24 Nov. 27 was by Wilma Behymer, for Thanksgiving dinner. Special organist, and Nancy Morrison,, guests were the Hardee County pianist, who played selections from Firemen and EMS. I am sure that the hymns "Glory to His Name", everyone had their choice of two or "Make Me a Blessing", "Rock of ,three desserts. Ages", 0 That will be Glory" and "Since Jesus Came into my Heart." BINGO, The choir's anthem for the mom- The paper special winner on Nov. ing was "Rejoice." The organist 25 was Bertha Eldfson and on Nov. played "Jesus, Jesus" during the 28, Beth Lalonde won the paper receiving of the offering and Lowell special. Also on Nov. 28, Betty Gordon and Bob Wilday served as Stephens won the big hot ball jack- ushers. pot. Jeremiah 8:4-6 was the basis for- Rev. Winne's sermon "What Have DANCES You Done with Jesus, the The next dance will be Dec. 17 Church, the Bible, Prayer, Your with Fatu. Please note, reservations Pocket Book?" Maxine Strome was will be required for the New Year's the greeter for the 60 that were in dance on Dec. 31. attendance. The service closed with everyone singing "God Be With KOFFEE KLATCH You Till We Meet Again." On The Local Links CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE The league played a Scramble on the front nine. LIoyd Lankford, Don Harkin, Pete Princing and Bill Cook took first, with minus four, tying with Jack Jacobs, Charlie McKnight and Jack Elofson. Dewey Morrison, Dick Barker, R. Pace and S. Morrell came in third with minus 3. Four other teams tied with four under. . CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE This week, the ladies played Points. Jan Brinker, Aideen DuFour and Betty Jacobs came in with 15 to tie with Mary Kessler, Nancy Morrison and Darlene Jackson. Darlene was closest to the #5 pin. -Notice of Sale- NOTICE is hereby given that the following personal property belonging to Krista Powell, Bud Trinidad and Roxanne Murphy will be sold to the- public pursuant to a Warehouseman's Lien: Clothes, Toys, Small Appliances, Furniture, Household Items, Tools, Etc., and that said sale will be held at Zolfo Storage Mini- Warehouses located on Hwy 66E, Zolfo Springs, Florida, at 9:00 am .r. at rrda\ oornb'c o r l Or1. [ 0. * To Your Health! By Erin E. Hess Hardee County Health Department HEALTHYOHOLIDAY TIPS The holidays are in full swing, which means lots of family, fun and. . food! But it doesn't have to mean extra pounds. Even holiday treats can. fit into a.healthy eating plan. The key is balance and moderation. To avoid holiday weight gain, balance the calories you consume with the calories you burn. Physical activity and moderate food choices will help. The tips below are gifts you can give yourself and your family to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let The Holiday Spirit Move You! If you make your family time active, you will become healthier and have fun doing so. Be adventurous and try something new, but also choose something you enjoy. *Stick to your regular exercise routine as much as possible. Especially during the holidays, plan your physical activity routine in advance (don't leave it up to chance). Mark it on the calendar and consider it as important as any other appointment. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity daily, and more if possible. *Cut back on your family's television viewing time. Limit the number of hours your children spend playing video games. Instead make a new hol- iday tradition. Take a brisk walk (or wheel) around the neighborhood to see the holiday decorations or grab your bike or walking shoes and head out to the nearest trails. *Play some backyard football or Frisbee before the big-holiday dinner or during football halftime. *Dance or exercise to your favorite holiday music. *Make a New Year's resolution with friends to start a daily walking group., *Be physically active to avoid or relieve the holiday stress. Overcome The Urge To Overeat! *Standing by the buffet table is temptation to overeat. Remember hol- iday parties are a time to celebrate family and friends, not just food. *It's easy to overindulge during the holidays. Make sure to watch por- tion sizes, and select one or two of your favorites from the host of tempting foods. *Leave those extra calories behind take the butter and sugar off the table, *If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. 5 A Day The Festive Way The holidays are a great time to enjoy your five or more servings of fruits and vegetable a day. *Bowls of fresh fruit are a festive and sweet substitute for candy or chocolates *Remember calories add up! This is especially true during the holidays when we snack more. For a healthy snack, choose a piece of fresh fruit. *You've tried the leftover turkey sandwich; now, try the leftover turkey salad! Add a few pieces of turkey to a generous portion of mixed greens, cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers, or any other vegetables you like. Sprinkle .with dried cranberries for that authentic holiday taste. *Check out http://www.cdc.gov/5aday for great. ideas to serve your .guests a variety of fruits and vegetables. A Present Packed With 5 A Day For a great holiday gift, try going to your farmer's market of grocery store and selecting fresh fruits and vegetables. Place all your tasty treats in a basket, and you have a present packed the 5 A Day way. Adapted from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention information. December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C Telling The Truth ... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher IT'S HOT! IT'S COLD! I absolutely love this time of year in Florida. The days are warm. The nights are cold. A person can go from shorts and T-shirts to longjohns and sweaters. It is so nice to have a warm day to work around the yard and to look outside and see the sun shining. It is even nicer to get to cuddle up at night to stay warm, knowing how chilly it is outside. One of the nibest things is the decrease in the electric bill. Not near as much cooling during the day and not nearly cold enough to heat at night. It is the perfect time of year, if you ask me! Unfortunately, there are many people who call themselves Christians who follow that Florida weather pattern. No, I'm not talking about being hot or cold, temperature-wise. I am talking about "Laodicean Christians," as I like to call them. As Jesus said in the book of Revelation, "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would know that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither cold not hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth" (3:15-16). ' Jesus was very clear on what He felt about these Christians. These Christians were completely complacent. Like Florida weather most of the year, these Christians were mild, unexcited and complacent. They did not find themselves on fire for God. They did not find themselves cold and deserting. Jesus stated that He would rather them be cold and distant from Him than to be lukewarm. Jesus does not want mild Christians. Jesus wants Christians to chose a side and stick with it. As for me and my house, we will not only serve the Lord, but we will be on fire for Him. This includes studying His word, praying in His name, worshiping with all 6ur heart, soul, mind and strength, loving God and oth- ers, trying to act right, and teaching others to act right. God wants me to be excited about Him, who He is, what He has done, and know that He has done it for me. God wants me to be aware of my sin and confess them to Him (1 John 1:9). God wants me! So let me wrap this up by saying, I love this time of year. And there is no time like now to start being what God loves. As he said, "Therefore be zealous .. ... (Revelations 3:19). 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 SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. 408 W ast 9l'ain, S et. 91tauc/uda. "--. 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H i li CL.I.H., OCRUIUCLY, LiUL;Ullluvl a[, 4UL)Z). 10C The Herald-Advocate, December 8, 2005 I .ELEMENTARYSCHO.OL:4 MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Yogurt, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage on a Bun (Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Applesauce, Juice, Roll) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray, French Fries, Juice, Yellow Cake, Ice Cream) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Corndog or Hamburger Gravy (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Peas, Juice, Roll) and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey or Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Red Velvet Cake, Juice, Roll) and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal,, Danish, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Tacos or Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Salad Tray, Pinto Beans, Juice, Jell-O) and Milk -, JUNIOR, HI ', MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Yogurt, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Whole Kernel Corn, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Juice, Roll) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Buttered Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Deli Turkey Sandwich or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Lettuce & Tomato, Juice, French Fries, Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Icing, Ice Cream) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Corndog or Hamburger Gravy or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Juice, Rice, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Peaches, Roll) and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy or Stacked Ham Sandwich or Cheese Pizza (Tossed Salad, Cornbread Dressing, Roll, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Juice, Waldorf Salad, Red Velvet Cake) and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Danish, Peaches, Juice, Milk Lunch: Tacos or Toasted Ham & Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans & Ham, Jell- 0, Juice, Pears) and Milk [,- ,SENIOR HIGHi-.'- MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Yogurt, Juice, Milk Lunch: Sausage Link on a Bur (Tossed Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, Pinto Beans & Ham, Juice, Applesauce) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Fresh Potatoes, Broccoli, Macaroni Salad, Cake, Ice Cream, Juice) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Baked Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Hamburger Gravy (Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green means Squash, Fruit Snacks, Roll, Juice) and Milk THURSDAY, Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed . Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes & Apples, Red Velvet Cake, Juice, Roll) arid Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Danish, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Toasted Ham & Cheese (Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds, Vegetable Soup, Carrot Salad, Jell- 0 w/Fruit, Juice) and Milk ASSE Seeks Representatives For Foreign Exchange Students ASSE International Student' representatives. Calf to find out Exchange Programs (ASSE) is how to get started: 1-800-473-0696 looking -for enthusiastic people in or 352-799-8556., the community who like working ASSE International (formerly with, young people and' learning American Scandinavian Student about different cultures to become Exchange) is a non-profit, tax- area representatives. exempt; public benefit organiza- When you become an ASSE area tion. ASSE is officially designated representative, you provide a valu- as an exchange visitor program by able opportunity to outstanding the United States Information high school exchange students who Agency (USIA), was founded by want to experience the American the Swedish Ministry of Education, way of life for either a school year cooperates with the Canadian or semester. Provincial Ministries of Education, By finding good homes for these and is approved by the Australian students with local families, you Department of Education and the bring an international flavor to the New Zealand Ministry ,of niihhborhnnod and local high Education. school. You will also be able to offer American teens study abroad, programs. Area representatives receive training, are reimbursed for expens-- es, and enjoy friendships with peo- ple from all over the world. ASSE invites you to join the family of area The HraldAdvct PRINTER PUBISIR HEARTLAND PEDIATRICS "Aceptamos Pacientes Nuevos" Especializando en el tratamiento de *Alergias *ADD *Asthma. Apurba Manik M.D., F.A.A.R Horas: Lunes Viernes 8:30 5:00 Aceptamos asignaciones1 *de Medicaid S*BCBS seguros, mayores Beverley-Walker .A.-C 1125 South 6th Ave. Wauchula This week in history, as researched from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Shown on Page One is the newly crowned Homecoming Queen and her Court. Miss Dottie Hurst is shown as she reigned queen of the Homecoming celebration at last Wednesday night's football game between Hardee High and DeSoto High. On her left is Shelby Simmons and on her right are Judy Deal and Annetta Stanton. Wauchula won over Arcadia by 15 to 0. Throwing up a defense that even denied the opposition so much as a first down for 'three quarters, the Hardee Wildcats also whipped together two touchdowns, one extra point and a safety, to down their tra- ditional rivals, the Desoto Bulldogs, by a 15-0 margin in the 31st annual I Thanksgiving game, played last Wednesday night at Farr Field. The new Bowling Green Elementary School held its dedica- i tion ceremonies on Monday evening, Nov. 21, with a large crowd on hand to hear J.K. Chap- man, deputy superintendent in the State Department of Education, make a dedicatory address. Hardee Retail Sales Exceed $10,000,000: Retail sales in 1954 of 133 stores in Hardee County totaled $10,211,000, according to prelimi- nary 1954 Census of Business fig- ures announced by the Bureau of the Census, Department of Com- merce. From the "Not Headlined" col- umn by Buck Kelly: --State game department offi- cials estimate approximately 500 of Hardee County's turkeys fell to hunters' guns during the five-day open season that closed last Sunday. The woods of the ,county were chock full of hunters. One veteran turkey hunter reports yelping up seven hunters but no turkeys. -The Hardee High cage team this year will play its home games in a modem gymnasium for the first time in history. Many who have never seen a game will be attracted 'to this new gym, one of the nicest in the Southwest Florida Conference. Basketball Coach Dunning Terrell, who had years of success coaching the-sport in highly com- petitive Louisiana high school cir- cles, is properly pessimistic over the prospects for the current cage team since basketball has been a poor relation at Hardee High up until now. 25 YEARS AGO Gasoline Tanker Fire Potential Killer: "We were lucky, lucky, lucky," Fire Chief Ray Peters said Tuesday afternoon after firefighters and volunteers from around the' county extinguished a blaze that threatened to destroy a large part of downtown Wauchula. The fire, which began shortly after the noon hour, started next to 'the Bi-County Fuel Co. on U.S. 17 as a gasoline tanker truck wvas fill- ing an underground storage tank at Henderson's Exxon Service Station. In a pre-trial hearing last Tuesday, the trial date for three Hardee Countians accused of per- jury and practicing in a conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into Central Florida was set for next week. Their attorney, Jack Edmund, was one of the few defense attor- neys appearing before Circuit Judge Oliver L. Green Jr. at the all-day hearing who was ready to go to trial and did not object to -his clients being tried in Hardee County. S Honorable WENDELL COTTON School Board District No. TUFv The Value Adjustment Board meets eCch year to hear petitions and render decisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments, exemptions, tax deferrals, and classifications. THE FOLLOWING TABLE SUMMARIZES THIS YEAR'S ACTION BY THE BOARD Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6. Typ* Number of Total Number of Total Number Reduction Shift In of Exemption Number of Assessments of Requests In Taxable Tax Property Requests Exemption Reduced by for Value Due Dolars Granted by Requests The Board Assessment to Board the Board Reductions Action Residential IUm= 0 0 miscemaneous 0 0, S ^ 0 Busn eLs 2,016,434 Machinery an 0 3 Vacant Lots and Acreage TOTALS 25 29 2592.016.434 ALL TAXPAYERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT BOARD ACTIONS WHICH REDUCE TAXABLE VALUE CA E TAX RATES APPLICABLEMTO.AL PROPFH I YTO BE PROPORI IONALI Y HIGHFR Questions concerning colons ken by this Board may dressed to the chairperson or clerk at the following CH EI*RPERSO 4 1 863 773-9430 (Namc) (Phone) CLERK 863773-6932 10 YEARS AGO County Ponders Nitrates Prob- lem: County officials have pro- posed several alternatives to resolv- ing the problem of high nitrate con- tent in Wauchula Hills' water. Since it was discovered over a year ago that possibly half of the wells in Wauchula Hills could have high concentrations of nitrate parti- cles, the county has been exploring the possibility of extending a public water supply to the estimated 2,000 people in that area. There are enough holiday hap- penings filling out the end of this week to make even a scrooge say "Ho Ho Hb!" A picture of the Bowl Of Fun Lanes shows the burial of the- Seminoles. Gator fans from around the county hung a sign and buried some Seminole fans after the Gators' 35-24 victory. The Hardee Wildcats are on the road to Daytona to a state champi- onship encounter. The Wildcats earned home-field advantage for the rest of the South Regional playoffs when they beat Bartow 34-6 last Friday. Way Back -When ABOUT ... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full name, address and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, P.RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. EAR 2005 >N R. NORRIS nmmslons Distct ~. THREE JONES t No. ONE 12:8c NOTICE TAX IMPACT OF VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD COUNTY OF HARDEE TAX YE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Hono1ale MTNOR T. 'RYANT Honorable GORDC Board of County CommIsloners District No. ONE Board of County Cor Honorame RORRY RAY RMTTH Honorable JOE J Board of County C a.dison..-. -etrict No FOUR School Board Disti * Infantes, Ninos, Adolescentes 767-1414 24 Horas A photo titled "The End Of An Era" shows workers dismantling the big screen at the Starlite Drive- In Theatre. A notice to readers informs peo- ple that beginning next issue, Dec. 7, 1995, The Herald-Advocate will undergo its first price increase in nearly 15 years. The store and rack price will be 50 cents, or 46 cents for the paper and four cents for sales tax. The change is due to rising pro- duction costs. I 12:8c / (Name) (Phone) December 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11 C WES Names Top Cats COURTESY PHOTOS The Top Cat Award is bestowed to students at Wauchula Elementary School who display good .conduct. Those kindergarteners who received this honor are: (front row from left); Gabriella Ruiz, Jennifer Lucatero, Destiny Scheel, Erika Garcia, Maribel Rodriquez, Katie Carver and Emily :Pierce; (middle row) Gavin Morey, Yamilex Miranda, Mitchell Allen, Ellie Palmer, Tanner Carlton, 'Katharine McClellan and Sophie Cardenas; (back row) Taylor Bone, Gracie Criss, Saralynne .Adair, Lindsey Barwick, Ricardo Molina, Rene Medina, Savannah Mullins and Cameron Herrera. Here are the first graders whose good conduct allowed them to become Top Cats. (Front row from left) Kendall Winter, Areah Wilkins, Hayden Lindsey, Kaylee Hogenhaur and Rosie Fimbres; (middle row) Selena Miranda, Adrian Bruno, Armando Cardenas, Brooklyn Graham, Holly Brown, Brenda Rosas and Madison Rpcker; (back row) Faith Hays, Shayna Harned, Leah, Kelly, Jarret Carton, Antonia Silos, Alexis Gagnon, Dakota Altman and Parker Cafton; not pictured, Abel VilIarreel. The proud second grade Top Cats smile for the camera. (Front row from left) Logan Gunnoe, Jason Nichols, Hunter Reid, Ally Dotson, Kaydance Owens and Sienna Morran; (middle row) Elizabeth Pierce, Hannah Car/ton, Beatriz Macedo, Brenda Miramontes, Jemela Mancillas, Kristian Judah, Dalton Tubbs, Yolanda Arroyo, Genesis Torres and Cheyenne Pohl; (back row) A.J. Garcia, Ahlam Alqabsi, Sarah McClenithan, Rebecca Albritton, Jordan Evers, Arturo Ramirez, Gabrielle Allen, Dani Paniagua, Morgan Evans and Emory Smith; not pictured, Ashley Trone. These pupils are the third grade winners of the Top Cat Award. (Front row from left) Valentina Cardoza, Alex Ullrich, Adriana Vasquez, Jose Juardo, Rolando Chavez and Caitlin Dufresne; (mid- dle row) Haneen Ottallah, Cesar Fimbres, Anahi Arroyo, Dana Terrell, Leonel Rqdriguez, Jace Flemer, Marco Briones and Cody Spencer; (back row) Diana Arana, Leah Chavez, Angel Mancillas, Casey Leal, Keyshawn McLeod, Milli Jones, Kendall Gough, Ashleigh Prieto and Tamara St. Fort. Slaying Grandmas Lion i 1 ^ .. '"." ^ '* Good conduct was displayed by all of these fourth grade Top Cats. (Front row from left) Savannah Morran, Ivette Sierra, Austin McClellan, Brooke Knight and Katie Smith; (middle row) Emily Hughes, Zachery Taylor, Leah Cisneros, Kaley Shepard, Dalton Reas and Stephanie Belmares; (back row) Refugio Moreno, Walter Bray, Steven Lopez, Isai Sandoval, David Campos and Merislene Cimeus. These Top Cats from the fifth grade exemplify what the award stands for. (Front row from left): I Kaylee Mancillas, Jake Evans, Cassandra Reyna and Jenna Flemer; (middle row) Stormi Darty, Sarah-Joy Roxborough, Eduardo Hernandez, Michael Ramirez and Lauren Page; (back row) Itsel Miranda, Mona Simpson, Frankie Smith, Lauren Scaffe, Alma Ruiz and Codie Dean. By C.J. MOUSER For The Herald-Advocate Everybody wants to know why kids have no imagination these days. They have it. It just has to be tapped into. And you have to know how to make that happen. I was watching my neighbor's grandson playing in her front yard the other day. Apparently there's a hard fast rule about not bringing any electronics to Grandma's house, and thank goodness for that, because I had a great time watching this kid try to entertain himself while completely bereft of4 anything requiring batteries. First he kind of wandered around the yard aimlessly. He was about 8, I guess. I was watching him over the top of a paper- back book; the book was boring and he was the most interesting thing happening at the time. For a moment I thought he was going to give up and go in the house, maybe find some cartoons on television. Then sudden- ly he tripped over a stick in the,grass. And the magic started to happen.' As I watched, the stick became a sword, and judging by the pile of bodies he was amassing, it was sharp and deadly. The impromptu Ninja found bad guys behind the porch, under the car and up in the trees. He scattered leaves in a dizzying blur until he had sought out and slain all the fugitives, from justice who were threatening the royal palace. Lacking any better place to store it when he wasn't actively killing bad guys, he stuck the "sword" vertically in the waist- band of his shorts. It came out at about his ankle and was a major hindrance when he went to squat down, but it was handy when he needed it. Grandma's old cat was stretched out on the porch step lazing in the morning sun, Cats are funny. They can appear to be * dead to the world, but are constantly aware of what is going on around them. This one was no exception, and it was immediately cognizant of the fact that it was being hunt- ed. Of course, it had ceased to be an ordi- nary housecat and was now a lion on the African plains and the "sword" was magi- cally transformed into an elephant gun. Weapon to his shoulder, the boy crept up or the cat, looking a great deal like Elmer Fudd after that "wascally wabbit." The cat flicked its tail in annoyance, its eyes never leaving the boy, and yawned widely a gesture that I'm sure appeared to the young hunter as a mighty roar. ; "Bang!" Whether secretly obliging the boy or just acting on natural feline impulse, the cat flopped over on its side, stretched, and immediately went back to sleep. "Gotcha!" The boy smiled in satisfac- tion. At that point he withdrew a red soda straw from his.back pocket. Don't ask me why he was toting around a used soda straw, he just was. He squatted in the drive- ; way, rearranging his sword/ gun so that it wouldn't jab him in the bread basket, and began to gather tiny pebbles. Pebbles that he fed into his red plastic "dart gun" and fired at rival Jivaro headhunters along the Rio Nava River in Equador. One hit the side of the house. Ping! Another glanced off the fender of Grandma's car, which brought her instantly to the front door. "Boy! What hit my car?" "I dunno!" he replied, surreptitiously dropping the handful of gravel he'd gath- ered to the ground behind his back. "What'dja do to my teess" she demand- ed next, eyeing the scattered leaves. "Nuthin'!" he declared. The cat, its eyes full of the truth, gazed up at Grandma like it wanted to spill the beans but couldn't. After all, the cat was dead, wasn't it? I could see the boy's predicament. How could he explain his actions to Grandma? How could he tell her that he had single- handedly rid her of bad guys, then slain a lion and mowed down countless head- hunters all in the space of a half hour or so? Kids have no imagination anymore? I beg to differ. Next time you want to see-an example, take your kid to Grandma's, arm him with a stick/sword/elephant gun and a soda straw/dart gun. And watch the magic hap- pen. ; The rounded shape of Sugar A camel needs littlee water Go To The Head Of The Class! | Loaf Mountain in Brazil is the because it sweats very little, and Be A Headliner! 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