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S Shopping Days 10 'Til Christmas Local Player National Nominee .. .Story 10B 106th Year, No. 1 3 Sections, Pages 30 Thursday, December 15, 2005 .460, Iplus 4c k ,I% School Board Gets Ready For K-8 Move By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Possible! Possible! Possible! , Preliminary recommendations on the'K-8 school attendance and its effect on the four elementary schools in the county are in the first draft stage, "not set in stone." emphasized school officials in presentations at a workshop last week. "'We are moving ,with all speed necessary, but it will work best if we are deliberate. It's to everyone's advantage that we plan well. not hastil.," said Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones. "There's still a lot that needs to be done, but we need to be deliberate to be fair to the public and School Board and give them time to give us feedback, so we look at everything from all angles," agreed Greg Dick. deptity superintendent for instruction. PICTURE-PURRFECT PRESENT ++ '+ + i';' +,.1 -jv Ak 7 Perhaps the biggest decisions facing school officials are rezoning to decide %which students w,%ill go to the new\ elementary school portion of the K-S facility iand transportation for them. In the. tentatUie proposal, some students from each of the four elemen- tary schools and all junior high students, of course. w\ill go to the K-8 school, For students east of UL. S. 17. who used to walk to Hardee Junior High. there %ill be cluster stops in such places as the Post Office or skate- board park. as well as at the "old" junior high site. SCHOOL ZONES Assigning students to the K-8 elementary portion \was arranged to meet the state-required limits on class size. For this school Near, it was based on . average throughout the district For the ne\t school year. it must be school by school. Pre-K to third grade is limited to 18 students per class. For fourth PHO TO BY RAL PH HARRISON PeopJe with small children know to keep a camera on hand for those special, but fleeting, moments. Most everyone else misses those super shots as they rummage through a desk drawer or dash outside to the glove box in search of a camera. Not so, of course, for professional photographer Ralph Harrison of Wauchula, who caught his "definitely not a house cat" Sassy taking a cat- nap under the family Christmas tree. Sassy uses a present for a pillow as, perhaps, visions of sugar-mice dance through her head. through eighth grade. it is 22. At the high school, in all core academic class- es, it is 25. To meet those criteria and provide student transportation effectively, the following changes are proposed. At Bow ling Green Elementary. there needs to be no more than'430 stu- dents. Thirteen old classrooms will be torn down. The school % ill be a com- muniiy school, its only students those who are able to walk there The 228 students who are bussed there will then be bussed to the new K-8 school, with a few being walkers from the Country Manor Apartment area. if a safe route can be developed. , At North Wauchula Elementary, with a peak population of 511,.fiveto seen classrooms will be "freed up" by the transfer of 145 bused students, north of Metheny Road on the west side of U. S. 17 and outside the Wauchula City limits and north of East Main Street on the east side of U. S. 17, with the exception of students in the Riverview area. . At Zolfo Springs Elementary, with a peak of 591 students, three or four classrooms will be eliminated. Seventy students will be bussed to the new K-8 and 19 to Wauchula Elementary, those from Ralph Smith Road and nearby Ratliff Road and side streets. The Zolfo school area will extend east out to Seven-Mile Point and on along SR 64 to the east county line. Those south of it will go to Zolfo, those north to the K-8. Wauchula Elementary, which currently has the lowest class size in the district and has room to expand to its capacity of 691 students., will gain the 19 students from Zolfo Springs. SCHOOL WAIVERS As in the past, school waivers will be granted wherever possible, when d parent's employment, day care arrangements or other factors necessitate See SCHOOL 2A The Name Game By CYNTHIA KRAHL One suggestion reflects just such Of The Herald-Advocate a scenario: Hardee County Junior After asking for suggested names High. for the new K-8 school currently Then comes the expected ainder construction in- Wauchula Wauchula Hills Elementary School. Hills, 19 possibles have surfaced so But. of course. Hardee K-8 won't far. Hardee County School Board members will consider them and any others as they labor toward a final decision by their Jan. 26 meet- ing. That deadline looms, Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones explained, because signs and other materials must be ordered so that they: will be ready for the August 2006 opening day. Another challenge comes with the news that two names now need to be selected, one for the elemen- tary portion of the school and one for the junior high. Each must be named as a separate entity with separate enrollments. That change in plans has become necessary in order,to keep the ele- mentary side of the school eligible for its fair share of federal Title I funding. With individual school rather than a conglomerate K-8 name, the door opens for Hardee Junior High to keep its traditional moniker. wash. Two of the 19 suggestions pin- point the new campus between the district's other schools with names of Midway Middle and Midway. Some keep a Hardee beginning: Hardee Ridge Academy, Hardee Middle and Hardee -Midway Middle. Several zero in on the nearby region: Payne School. Payne Creek School, Grove Point Academy. Pine Cone Academy and Hilltop. The current list concludes with a number of suggestions focusing in on Hardee County's famed and his- toric waterway, including Peace River Learning Center, Peace River Institute for Learning, Peace River School of Learning, Peace River Pines Academy, Peace River Community School and Peace River Central. Most show the pride that comes with this new state-of-the-art $41 See NAME 24 Dispose Of Hazards Foor Free On Saturday HEAD-ON COLLISION I ,.MILN 3Bf- ME'W By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate It's just in lime to clean out a bit and more room for those Christmas gifts. Household hazardous waste col- lection day is Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. Now being held quarterly, the Hardee County Hazardous Waste Day give people an opportunity to safely and freely dispose of a vari- ety of items, which should not be allowed to collect. Each household can dispose of up to 60 pounds. Take them to the Hardee County Sanitary Landfill, located at 685 Airport Road, about three miles east of Wauchula on the north side of Main Street. The list of acceptable items, which should not be put in the reg- ular garbage collection and conta- minate the landfill, includes garden and household pesticides; house- hold chemicals and cleaners, espe- cially those aerosol ones; old paint, especially lead-based; florescent light bulbs; used oil and other petroleum products, and antifreeze; and pool and photographic chemi- cals. Most of these are risky rubbish. Used cans of hairspray, deodorant or other pressurized containers can explode after being compressed in a garbage. truck. There are some materials which are even not acceptable for haz- See WASTE 2A PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Both drivers in a head-on crash Friday morning were hospitalized. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Geraldo Diaz, 20, of 944-80 Foot Road, Bartow, ran into Junior Lee Woods, 49, of 1923 SR 64 West, Wauchula shortly after 8: 40 a.m. DIaz was driving north in a 1984 Ford pickup (seen in background with door open), and failed to yield at a wooden one-lane bridge on Murphy Road about two miles south of SR 64. (The law requires the northbound vehicle to yield). The Diaz vehicle and the southbound 1995 Ford pickup (foreground) driven by Woods collided, said the report of Tpr. Larry McClellan Jr. DIaz and Woods were airlifted to Tampa General Hospital in serious and critical condition respectively. Passengers In each vehicle, Howard Phillips, 37, of 525 Moose Lodge Road, Bartow, and John Anderson II, 15, of 1923 Knollwood Drive, Arcadia, were taken to DeSoto Memorial Hospital, both in serious condition. Charges are pending further investigation, said McClellan. A hospital spokesperson said late Tuesday Woods was in serious conditionn and Diaz upgraded to good condition. The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 0' 2A The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 RALPH HARRISON Production Manager BESS A. STALLINGS .. NOEY-DE SANTIAGO Hardee ying Edior:.. : Asst. Production Manager ,115:S. SeventhAve. Phone: (863) 773-3255 P. Qb.'Box-338 .Wa iula :FL 33873 Fax: (863) 773-0657 .;Puqblhed .weekly on Thursday' at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate PufTifishin' Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at lU.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 (U'S.S'578,780)'.Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald-Advocale. P.O. Box 3^.. Mib.cbla. FL 33873.. .. .SUBSCRIPTIONS: schoolss Thursday 5 p.m. 6montbs $16; I yr. $58. yrs. $54 Spos Monda toon Florida H .de.iviag- Monday 5 p. 6 months $20; 1 yr. $37: 2 yrs. $72 General News Monday 5 pn. Out of Slate SAd -Tesday noon 6 months $24; 1 yr. J $44; .2 yrs. $86 ,The Herald-Advocale welcomes lerters to the editor on matters of public interest Letters shouldld be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone Snm ,ber: SSUBIMISSIONS: .P ress,releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- -le-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. Kelly's Column By Jim John Reed, president of Van Fleet, hopes to be breaking ground by late 2007 on Florida International Airport in northwestern Hardee County. The proposed cargo airport for northwestern Hardee and southwestern Polk County has a lot of hoops to jump through, for this to become a reali- ty. There would be a 20-year buildout that would include business, retail, industrial and housing. There could be up to 5 villages so employees could live near the airport/related development. :Van Fleet hosted a barbeque luncheon Monday at Torry Oaks Golf and Country Club for just over 50.community and civic leaders. Issues include water, environment, transportation, financial feasibility and approval from various governments land agencies, including of course the Federal Aviation Administration. Van Fleet has'been working on this project for about two years. The potential site of the airport and related development is land that has been. mined for phosphate 11,000 acres in Hardee and 9,000 acres in.Polk. S The runway for the airport could be up to 13,500 feet. Incoming and outgoing cargo could be cut flowers, electronics, cattle, seafood, aircraft paits, ornamental liners, tropical fish, and high value agricultural crops such as blueberries and strawberries. There could be up to 15,000 dwelling units in the villages, said Wan- ner Brad Cornelius of WadeTrim in Tampa. r Reed's helpers in planning for this airport include Washington Group International, a large company that plans, designs and builds airports, and Fraport. %which owns and operates a large cargo airport in Frankfort.. Germany. The airport could include a major aircraft maintenance hub, where' large airplanes are overhauled every year. This could provide good-pay ing jobs to up to 200 aircraft mechanics. ' One Wauchula business executi e said. "I used to think this airport had, a five percent chance of eter being built Now0 I think it may hate a 40 to 45 percent chance." Van Fleet has an office on W\est Main Street in Wauchula with several Employees. Reed said it took six years of planning and work before the first air-' plane flight at the Alliance cargo airport in Fort Worth. Texas. The Hardee/Polk airport project appears to be making headway. The ne.xtyear orso could prove to be interesting. Step Outdoors With Michael Kelly Last Friday morning I had the opportunity to do some hunting wiih my older brother. David. With him living in Eustis and having two .oung chil- dren. I am sure he does not get to hunt nearly as much as he %would like. So. whenever he has a free morning he tries to take advantage of it. It %was a very warm morning for December. As the sun began to rise I noticed it was extremely fogg). This was not a good sign for deer hunting. As it began to get lighter and I could make out shapes. I caught some move- ment off to my left. About 50 yards away it looked like a deer was standing off in the fog. I looked at it for about a minute and determined it was a bush. Something again caught my eye, and it turns out the "bush" I thought I saw was actu- ally a deer after all. and was now walking toward me. At first glance I thought it was a doe. As the deer came closer I could see antlers. Now I was trying to make up my mind to either shoot the young buck or let him walk and grow larg- er. I watched him for about a minute, unsure what I wanted to do. Luckily for him he vanished before I could make up my mind, because the longer he stayed around the closer he %was coming to the freezer. After that deer left I didn't see another thing all morning except a lot of squirrels. David had about the same luck. only seeing one doe early in the morning. We met up about 9 o'clock. After discussing the morning's hunt we decided to shoot some of the squirrels we had seen and heard all morning. We traded our deer rifles for shotguns and began to slip through the woods. It didn't take long until we each had a couple. One of the advan- tages of squirrel hunting is you can do some catching up while you hunt. . .We began to walk in a big circle and talk about what has been going on in' each of our lives, stopping the conversation whenever we spotted a squir-: Sel. After about an hour we had 14 squirrels in my increasingly heavier. S game vest, and we decided to call it a day. Over the years David and I, along with mN other brothers and father.' have made some wonderful memories in the outdoors. Although shooting a mess of squirrels may not be the same as killing a gobbler or a big buck,. it is still a great way to spend some time with family. In my mind there is no better %%ay to spend a morning than with friends or family in the out- doors. Contat th COURTS" M.4P Proposed rezoning changes where some students will attend school next fall. SCHOOL Continued From lA the change. Approval will also be affected by the class size restrictions and space availability. School waiver requests % ill be earlier than usual to allocate teachers and grade levels'.They will be in March and completed in April, said Dick. Notices will be sent to parents of all students and also be posted in the' newspaper, he added SCHOOL PERSONNEL No decisions hate been made for teachers and school-related person- .nel for the new school. Obtiously. teachers w ill be needed at the netw school, and will be selected on three transition criteria, volunteers, certifi- cation and seniority, said Jones. A personnel committee, chaired by Gary Moore. is working on pro- posals, whichh are awaiting the final decisions on number and grades of stu- dents, which will determine the positions needed. "We %% ill follow the union contract, and follow""' Similar process used in the successful K-5 transition awfew years ago," said Jones..' SCHOOL SAFETY Safety is a concern in transportation, emphasized Jones and Dick. There will be no students crossing U. S. 17 to get to the new school in north Wauchula Hills, and any students within the t%%o-mile Wauchula Hills walk- ing area who would face hazardous walking conditions will also be trans- ported. There are state-mandated criteria to decide %walking hazards. 'The new K-8 school is equipped %w ith the latest video camera system, -s 3 .... .. , WASTE Continued From lA ardous waste days. These include month will not be permitted to explosives, pyrotechnics. radioac- bring their \haste to the household tive and infectious waste. gas c. lin- cleanup site. These businesses can ders, flares and ammunition. For call Environmental Quality Co.,of information on how to safely dis Florida Inc. for pickup at their pose of them, call the landfill at place of business, again at current 773-5089. contract prices. Cell phones, newspapers, alu- minum cans and other recyclables can also be brought in on Saturday,. too. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per "month may bring their waste for proper disposal,'too. Fees will 'be charged according to the current contract prices. Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds but less than 2.200 pounds of hazardous waste per Help protect the environment., Check your shelves, closets, stor- age containers, sheds, under the sink, anywhere you may have a hazardous waste product that could injure you or your family members.' Sort and separate them, load up the truck or trunk of youth car and get out to the landfill before noon when; it closes... , Again, for more information, call 773-5089. Too fbseen .27 p0*o -m qmm--dib even improved over the one at the high school. Every teacher will have a phone. There are 150-160 to be installed, so there will be lots of communi- cation, explained Jones. . The elementary and junior high students will be separated, with the: only common areas the cafeteria and media center usually used at different times. Since a community officer has been assigned to Wauchula Hills, every, crime statistic is significantly reduced and law enforcement officials sayc,. there is no more problem there, probably less, then in other areas. "It's as[. safe as anywhere else in the county," they say. ' "I hope no one out there thinks we would put our students or teachers at risk," said .Jones. Once the school zones are set, there will be an Opeqg; House. "Once people see it, I think they will be real pleased," said Dick. i K-8 CONSTRUCTION Project coordinator Mike Imler gave the School Board an update last week, preparatory to a Dec. 21 luncheon there. T. .- "We are topping the last building. We'll have the roof on it by the en4o of the month. We're pushing hard. Air conditioning is going in now, con-H crete arrives tomorrow (FridaY for interior sidewalks. The landscape doc-,; uments are nearly ready and %\e will begin laying sod next week. The win-A[ .dows are in. We're %well on our way, ahead of schedule and headed subw-n stantial completion by the end of June. We're working diligently," reportedi! Imler and hissenior superintendent Jim Oliver. '0 Buildings may be turned over to the School Board by early spring, after Christihas, probably riid- oF late January, nd.,an. pen, House ,will.,hqT scheduled shortly th6deafter. *" 'o . Rocky Kitchens, deputy superintendent for facilities, said the static Department of Transportation permit for the turn lanes at the entrance andrb Keeton Road had been approved. Utility work has-begun and paving wilb,- be done shortly. FUTURE PLANS . The tentative rezoning plans have' not considered growth, but school,; officials have not forgotten to consider it. Concurrency, the state require- ment that development consider an area's ability to provide roads, water, and sewer, and schools for its residents, drives future planning as there are(, numerous subdit isions on the drawing boards.. - "We are involved in long-term planning," said Jones, in response to; School Board Chairman Wendell Cotton's comment "I foresee the K-8D- school as junior high only in'a few years." "We will replace the classrooms removed at Bowling Green Elementary. We have an architect working on plans for them," said Jones.f "We are planning for potential other schools down the road, as well as an expansion of Wauchula Elementary into the nearby sixth grade wing after-" i it is remodeled. That school will be using the new junior high cafeteria. A covered %walkway is being completed." he added. A growth management expert whose focus is on school planning is coming in January to meet, with staff 'and with the School Board. "Whether or not you agree, I hope.you have some appreciation of the level'of cooperation that's gone into the K-8 planning. There are thanks due. to all the, folks involved in working out the details," Jones concluded. NAMF million educational ordinary name jus Some add a creative combination, such Riter Pines Academy When first. appoint Superintendent Rock head of the name com reminded residents County has long held of geographic nir schools. -"' ' While there are rm individuals" to name Continued From 1A facility: An Jones pointed out there are not ;t won't .do. enough schools in the county to ve geographic complete such a goal. Rather, he as the Peace :, said, the district has named certain 'suggestion : structures within a school for such noting Deputy individuals. He cited the Joel s Kitchens as Evers Gym at Hardee Junior Hjgh nmittee, Jones School as an example. "I- ...... that Hardee I to a tradition mes for its nany ""worthy. a school after, In keeping with that tradition, all suggestions reflect some sort of geographic element. Now, it's up to the board to decide. . 4 qlm w MN-1-- 0- eq 0 M 0 -0coa mm ma ~b-o m. - m * 0 0... *0 * 0 S S S. S ' * S * - 0 0 0 * 0 * 0 0 * S * .* a 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRA HL Managing Editor iJOAN M. SEAMAN .Sports Editor I t.DRA' -"nV - - S ---of Copyrighted Material I y ndSyndicated Content : . Available from Commercial News Providers" December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Letter To The Editor Signature Needed To Help Protect Traditional Marriage .COURTESYPHOTO -his big check, literally, was presented by Crown Ford of Wauchula owner Mike Mathis (left) to Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones at last Thursday night's meeting of the Hardee County School Board. Mathis said the dealership decided at the start of the football season to donate $50 for every touchdown made in each game. There were 45 touchdowns in all, so the check totals $2,250. The money will benefit youngsters throughout the Athletic Department. Mathis .said he is "proud andhappy" to be a part of Hardee County, and that Crown Ford is committed to the community. Jones joked that when he told Head Coach Derren Bryan about the amount per touchdown, Bryan began planning more for offense than defense! Be Aware Of Impaired Driversr -The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Office of Drug Control are sponsoring high visibility DUI enforcement operations during the lAst three weeks.of December as part of the' Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month Enforcement Wave. S State and local law enforcement agencies in all 67 Florida counties have been asked to participate in. the DUI wave between Dec. 10 and Jan. 1: ; 1l'There were 293 fatal traffic crashes last year during the month of December,": said the Governor's Highway Safety Representatives and FDOT Assistant Secretary Kevin Thibault. "It was the worst month for fatal crashes during 2004 arid contributed to the record fatali- ty numbers reported for the year." The Florida Department ,of Transportation 'and Florida Office of Drug Control suggest the follow- irig tips for those 'who plan on drinking alcoholic beverages this holiday season: *Don't risk getting sent to jail. If, you plan to drink, don't drive. Take mass transit, a taxicab or ask a sober friend to drive you home.. *Choose a sober designated dri- ver before taking the first drink. Designated drivers are not those individuals who drank the least. Be sure the designated driver' has had' nothing to drink before taking the wheel. *Spend the night where the activ- ity, or party is 'being held. Party hosts should prepare accommoda- tions or safe rides home for alcohol consuming partygoers. rParty hosts should also make, sure all those consuming alcohol are of legal drinking age. *Report impaired drivers to law enforcement. Anyone can do this bN dialing *FHP on their cellular phone. *Always wear your safety belt. This is the best defense against an impaired driver. "Substance abuse impaired dri- ving is not an accident it's a crime that can be prevented," said Florida Office of Drug Control Director Jim McDonough. "There is no excuse for substance abuse impaired driving. People over the age of21 who choose to drink alco- hol need to have a predetermined plan, of where they are going and ho0\ they 'are getting there before any alcohol enters their system.- The December holidays are tradi- tionally one of the deadliest times of the year on the nation's high- ways. and driving under the influ- ence of alcohol and/or drugs accounts for 40 percent of the prob- lem. A partial list of.the DUI enforce- ment activities being conducted during' the 3D Month DUI Enforcement Wave is; available on the "You Drink and Drive, You Lose." Web site, www.fl-dui.com. Dogs bark while merchants pass by. CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Joint Meeting of Board of County Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Board The advertised meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. relative to CF Industries, Inc. Notice of Proposed Change to the Hardee Phosphate Complex Development of Regional Impact (DRI) has been cancelled. The Meeting will be advertised at a future date. For more information, please call 863/773-01366., 12:15c College Break Starts Saturday South Florida Community College will close Saturday for its winter break. It will re-open Jan. 3 .The college Box Office will also close during this time. While the college is closed, online registrations for spring, term classes will be accepted through the 'PAWS Online -Network at www.southflorida.-, edu. The Registrar's Office will' accept walk-in registrations Jan. 3-8. Classes begin Jan. 9. Hardee Players Hold Auditions Auditions for Agatha Christie's three-act mystery play, "Ten Little Indians" are tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9, Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. All will be held at the Wauchula City Hall Auditorium (use west entrance), 225 W., Main St., Wauchula. Production dates are. Feb. 17, 18 and 19, and Feb. 24, 25 and 26. : . The. play, set in Devon, England,' calls for 11 adult actors; three females and eight males. Actors from Hardee, Highlands' DeSoto and Polk counties are Welcome to audi- !tion. For more information, call -'the Players at 863-767-1220. Picture/Gifts At Health Center A picture taken with Santa Claus and a gift from him will be part of Central Florida Health Care's Christmas Open House. Parents should bring parents to the center at 204 E. Palmetto *.St., Wauchula from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday. For more informa- tion, call 863-452-3087. Get Senior 2006 Calendars Now Project Graduation 2006 cal-' endars, on sale at :$10- each, includes all seniors in their birth month' with an advertiser. Proceeds will help seniors have a healthy, safe graduation party. They can be purchased from a,. senior or parent of a senior, or 'at Cat's Corner or Royal's Furniture. Also, for each 10 calendars a senior sells, his or her na-me will 'be placed in a drawing for cash prizes. The three seniors selling the most 'calendars will receive a laptop computer. Prizes will be awarded at the Jan. 28 Miss Project Graduation festivities. I Dear Editor, Florida is moving toward amend- ing the state constitution to protect traditional marriage. The Florida Family Policy Council is leading a coalition of individuals and organi- zations working to see that this happens. The coalition - Florida4Marriage.org is in the ,process of gathering, the signatures needed to place the amendment on the ballot in November 2006. Every time citizens of a state have been given the opportunity to protect traditional marriage in their state constitutions, voters have overwhelmingly defined marriage as between one man and one woman ., only. The only way Floridians will have the opportuni- ty to vote on this is to gather enough valid petitions for this to be placed on the ballot. So we need your help. If you have riot already signed a petition please go to www.- Florida4Marriage.org and down- Pedestrian Injured. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A man crossing SR 62 in front of vehicle Monday evening suffered critical injuries. According to a'Florida Highway Patrol report Enedine Avila, 23, of 2618 Village. Drive, Bowling Green, got out of a vehicle parked- on the south shoulder of SR 62 across from Village Drive. At the same time, Judith Albritton, 61, of 2021 SR 62, Bowlinfg Green, was driving her four-door Chevrolet west, Avila apparently decided to cross the highway, coming directly into the Oath of her vehicle. According to Trp. K. A. .Benavidez, the right front of her vehicle hit Avila and he was thrown several feet, landing on the north- west shoulder of SR 62 and Village Drive. He was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital in critical cohdi- tion. Charges :are pending further investigation, said the FHP renporL load the petition. It is very impor- tant that you follow the instructions when signing the petition. After' completely filling out and signing it, mail the original petition back to the address at the bottom of the petition. It is very important that you download multiple copies and hand them out to your family, friends and coworkers, and then get them to do the same. There are many people in our state who do not know the marriage amendment petition drive is" underway. If you do not have computer access and would like copies of the petition mailed to you or for more information about the marriage amendment, please call 773-9608 Nervous about how your holiday plane flights will go with your little one? Mayo Clinic pediatric sleep specialist Suresh Kotagal, M.D., offers some suggestions for making your infant or toddler more com- fortable during a long flight and ensuring a smooth tide for the child, parent and fellow passengers: 1. Check your seat assignment on the airline Web site well before the- flight to make sure that you have been assigned the seat you had requested. Consider requesting a bassinet seat for your infant, if your airline offers them. Ask for an aisle seat if you have a toddler; this will allow you to let the child stand in the aisle on occasion when it is safe to do so and the aisle is clear. 2. Dress your infant or toddler in loose, comfortable clothing that can be easily changed if necessary. Try not to swaddle an infant in exces- sively warm clothes that may be potentially uncomfortable. 3. Overfeeding to pacify an infant during a flight frequently upsets digestion. Provide only as much nourishment as you normally would at home. Having to change diapers multiple times during a flight due to wetness may mean that you are overfeeding. 4. To facilitate your child's sleep ,on the flight, take along the blanket, BIG BUCKS pacifier, book or toy (non-musical) that ,our infant or toddler normally uses at home. 5. When putting ,your infant to sleep, try to adhere to the same rou- tine that you practice at home. If your child is normally rocked, held or patted prior to being placed in the crib, do exactly the same during the . flight. 6. To prevent ear pain during flight, you may consider giving the child an age-appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. This may be, repeated four to six hours later, if necessary. 7. Remember that children can sense your nervousness and tension. The more relaxed you are, the more 'likely your child can relax and enjoy the flight. 8. Don't hesitate to ask the flight attendants for help. Christmas-that magic blanket, that wraps' itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance-a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. -Augusta E..Rundel or 773-4520. The petitions are also available in Spanish. Florida4Marriage.org needs to collect several hundred thousand within the next few weeks. This is a tremendous task, and your help is needed to get this job done. Please don't delay as there is only a short time left and every signature counts! Thank you Hardee County for your support for the sanctity of tra- ditonal marriage and for helping to protect marriage for our next gener- ation. Sincerely, Hardee County Coalition for Marriage John Russell, Phyllis Barley, Priscilla Kelley, Janis Bass, Lynelle Hines, Pam Timmons,Yolanda Esquivel, Lorraine Braddock, Talmadge Albrittion, Cindy Albritton Tips For Holiday Air Travel With Infants And Toddlers ComeI in Qrace r d i. ,,. r y.. ,; : + '" 9 _s * '4 I SHall Auditorium, 225 E. sain St. Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:00 pm Sunday, December 18, 2005 7:00 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets $5.00 per person ~Proceeds iti benefit the Hardee Help Center~ Presented by... First Christian Church Worship Choir Tickets can be purchased at the door. To purchase ticket in advance call 773-9243 4A The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 Obituaries Rnnk TAMILYNN ARMSTRONG TOEWS Tamilynn Armstrong Toews, 45, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Dec. 9, 2005 in Orlando. Born Dec. 8, 1960 in Hobbs, N.M., she was living with her par- ents in Avon Park awaiting a lung transplant at Shands University Hospital in Gainsville. She was a 'homemaker, bookkeeper/accoun- tant for several organizations dur- ing the past years and in spite of the rare lung disease she continued to be as active as her health would allow. She attended Walker Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Avon Park. Survivors include her husband Charlie; and two daughters Samantha and Danna all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Jan Fautheree of Avon Park and Meri Ellen Laws of Bowie, Texas; one brother Kevin Armstrong and her parents Jim and Gloria Armstrong of Avon Park. Memorial services will be held at the Walker Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Avon Park on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "Tamilynn's Christmas Project," which will be providing a Merry Christmas to a deserving family. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.new- comerfamily.com. Newcomer Family Funeral Home Orlando IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF HERBERT W. KAY, JR., Deceased 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 u:e Circuit Court S for Hardee County, Florida, Probate SDivision, the address of which is P.O. S 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*toWb*ei'ird rnmdst 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 Personal Representative: JAMES 0. FERGESON, JR. Florida Bar No. 171298 FERGESON, SKIPPER, SHAW, KEYSER, BARON & TIRABASSI, PA. 1515 Ringling Boulevard, 10th Floor P.O. Box 3018 Sarasota, Florida 34230-3018 (941) 957-1900 12:8,15 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG CASE WILL REMAIN 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: You 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 tourt 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 SPickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-1889 '12:8-22c JOHN LEE BISHOP John Lee Bishop of Oviedo, FL, was born in Lakeland, FL, August 12, 1921, and was raised in and around Hardee and DeSoto Counties. He passed away in Orlando, December 8, 2005, at age 84. John was'a member of Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church, the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #803, and the Orange Blossom Chorus (Orlando Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society). He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having, served in WWII John was a loving husband and father that always put his family first. He was preceded in death by his grandson, John Paul Chandler Bishop (son of Floyd and Theresa). - He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris Darling Bishop, his children, Martha Graveley (Jim), Floyd James Bishop (Theresa), David Bishop, and Mary Ellen Ebel; grandchildren, Charissa Bishop Forgie (Larry), Erin Bishop, Ben Ebel, Jason Graveley, and Sara Daugherty; and great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kenzie Forgie and Cheyenne Hammond. He will be sorely missed and always loved. A memorial service will be held at Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Ferncreek, Orlando, on Sunday, December 18, at 4 p.m., fol- 'lowed ,by a, reception and cele- 'bration, of John's life in the Fellowship Hall. He will be interred at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church, to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or to your favorite charity. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home Winter Park 1 " 12:15c Signing JESSE RAY HESTER Jesse Ray Hester, 80, of Arcadia, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005. He was born Nov. 7, 1925 in Ona, grew up in Hardee County and played football for Hardee High School. During WWII he joined the U.S. Navy, after the war he moved to Chicago where he worked as a security guard at First National Bank of Chicago. He moved to Arcadia in 1986. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Hill and husband Jerry of Hickory, N.C. and Jane Brown of Mississippi; one son, Joseph Hester and wife Cindy of Gulf Breeze; one sister of Clarice Culbreath bf Ft. Ogden; one brother, Joseph Hester of Tifton, Ga.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. There are no, services planned. Robarts Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robarts Funeral Home Arcadia. MARTHA EUNICE DOI AN Martha' Eunice Doran, 83, 'of Kissimmee, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at St. Cloud Hospital. She was a homemaker. Born in Wauchula, she lived in the Kissimmee area for several years. She was of the Protestant Faith. She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Doran; three daughters, Katherine A. Atkinson of Rich- mond Va., Linda M. Zimmerly.of Virginia Beach, Va. A'nd Ericka Thompson, of Winchester, Va.; four sons, Thomas L. Doran Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Kevin Doran of Las Vegas, Nev., Keith Doran of St. Augustine and Mark E. Doran of Kissimmee; one brother, Doyle 'Red" Vernon of Vero Beach; and two granddaughters, Jamie Michelle and MNlar) Katherine Atkinson. Interment will take' place in Florida National Cemetery' at a later date. Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home Kissimmee , Every man should be born again on the first -day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle, if necessary, or let down ione, according to circumstances; but on the first of January letevery man gird himself once more, with his face to t fro1 and take no interest in-the things that were and are past. ' -Henry Ward Beecher Set For This Afternoon At Cat's Corner By LAUREN RAULERSON For The Herald-Advocate A former teacher has turned, author with the recent publication of her first book. Following her retirement and the death of her mother, Gayle Knight decided to achieve a misplaced goal and write a book. She wanted to write it in order to keep her mother's memory alive in the hearts of her nieces and nephews. She never dreamed it would be mass produced; she simply wanted a few copies of a book about her mother as Christmas presents for her family. She definitely got more than she bargained for. The book is titled "No! No! Sassy, the Teacher's Pet." It is a chapter book consisting of eight true short stories about her family's cat, Sassy. Though it is considered a children's book, it is for all ages. Knight had back surgery in October of 2004. She was home recovering for 12 weeks and, con- sequently, found the time to begin the project. By July 2005 she had pulled all of her thoughts together. Two-thirds of the book was com- pleted in August. Knight was a teacher at Wauchpla Elementary School for several years, retiring in 2004. She taught the fourth, grade, and her last class played a large.role in the completion of the book. In fact, those students chose the cover. The actual composition of the book is just the beginning of the book writing process. Finding a publishing company and meeting all of its guidelines is an incredibly complicated element ofauthoring a book, Knight found out. / Knight went to the public library and found a list of all of the pub-' lishers. Many had extremely high standards. Some required an agent and others took no manuscripts. An ideal publisher, Cold Tree : Press,- was finally', found. However, it did not publish chil- dren's books. I She sent the book in to the pub- lisher anyway, and it decided to make an exception. Knight thought the hardest aspect of writ- ing the book was finding, the pub- lisher, but she soon learned she thought wrong, After Cold Tree Press sent her the guidelines 'for the font size, minimum page limit along and se\ - eral other' difficult requirements. Knight found it hard to comply. She found. the minimum page limit most difficult to swallow because she did" not feel as if she* shouldadd pages to a book based on true events simply to meet a guideline.' She shared' hercon- cerns with her publisher and, once again, an exception was made., While she was "writing the book, she would read chapters as she fin- ished them to students at Wauchula. Elementary. They helped her greatly with comments and con- structive criticism that made the book better., Knight laughs as she says, "Summer Palmer, Smokey Barker and Taylor Bolin were my critics." Once the book was complete, Knight took three pictures to "her critics"" and the rest of their class to vote on the cover picture. Knight was pleased that they. selected ithe same picture she had chosen to be placed on the cover. The two pictures that were riot cho- V IA vling sen were placed inside the book. Knight hopes' to write another book soon. She is planning to write a children's Christmas book for next year. She is trying to find a publisher who normally publishes children's books. This time, how- ever, publisher shopping will be much easier since she already has a connection, her current publisher. Knight says she is pleased with her first book. She was hoping to become established and get in with a big firm which does children book's, and she is rapidly on her ,way to achieving that goal. The book is dedicated to her mother, great-nieces and nephews and to Wauchula Elementary School. "It was a community work," Knight says. She will be having a book sign- ing at Cat's Corner, located in Earnest Plaza at the cornerof Main Street and U.S. 17 South, today (Thursday) from 2 to 5:30 p.m. KARAOKE WITH WESTERN PLEASURE KARAOKE FEATURING ROBIN & SUNNIE O'NEAL Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. 11 p.m. SBowlinq Green Country 'Club (The "Old" County Line Bar) Hwy. 17 Bowling Green For more information: (863) 375-9988 Green Country Club is OPEN to the PUBLIC 7 days a week. Stop In, Visit Awhile! --_-- m , "1 C Former Teacher Writes Children's Book I CELEBRATE THE MIRACLE CHRIST'S BIRTH For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Unto Us a Son Is Given -ISALAH 9:6 c ~ 1) 1 PeQ m:u ii tvtA(c) [,I-oe go d youk Voved oftegat CW~magtan ad t '~ 12:1-22c - U -17_ r- uvvrv -- - COURTESY PHOTO Recently retired teacher Gayle Knight (far right) has published her first book "No! No! Sassy, the Teacher's Pet." She wrote it as a Christmas present for her youngest family members in memory and honor of her mother. Knight and her great nieces are pictured above (from left) Morgan Walters, Brittany Hines, Carly Wadsworth and Taylor Bone. -f~-~1~.7i~ar~.~*;"~k~~9$8~a4~~9 .; December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Crown Ford BURN THE BOOK SALE! Why pay retailfor a pre-owned vehicle? Bumr the book and pay much less! Every used vehicle is priced BELOW NADA retail! we make used car deak the competition can only Interest rates starting at just 4.99% APR (WAC) .-A -.9 l dream about! 2003 Ford, Supercab XLT STK # 6W12068A NADA Book Value $18,025 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $15,970- 2001 Chevy S-10 LS. V6 STK # 512007 NADA Book Value $9,500 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $8,990 Dakota Quad STK# 510015 NADA Book-Value $15,350 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $14,665 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Track STK # 510010 NADA Book Value $19,575 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $17,875 NADA Book Value $7,525 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $6,970 NADA Book Value $17,275 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $16,950Q .2001 Ford .. 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IF WE CAN'T E S.CHOOSE F 773-4113 3EAT ANY OTHER FORD DEALER'S PRICE BY AT LEAST $100, WE'LL PAY YOU $1,000 UPON PURCHASE OF COMPETITOR'S VEHICLE.* :ROM OVER 200 NEW FORD'S IN STOCK AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BUY COMPETITOR'S VEHICLE AT SAME PRICE Se Ifabla Espanol 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) SALES HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 * SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 's STK# 511007 Ev You pay 12:1c JL JL ^ at 6A The Herald-Ad'ocate, December 15, 2005 HJHS Hoops On Slow Start By JOAN SEAMAN SOf The Herald-Advocate With both .the boys and girls squads with only a few returnees, S both Hardee Junior High School basketball teams had difficult starts in their opening games last week. The scheduled season starter against Heartland Christian on Dec. 1 has been reset to the end of the season on Feb. 2, when Hardee will. host their teams. This week, Hardee hosted Avon Park on Monday and travel to: Sebring today (Thursday). Then,' it's a break until after the Christmas holiday break, with play resuming Jan. 9 at Hill-Gustat. The junior Cats and. Lady Cats thus began their season, last Monday at Lake Placid. The Hardee girls showed inexpe- rience as only five girls got in the scoring column against the Lake . Placid Middle School Panthers, losing 29-10. 'For Hardee, Ali Holle hit a deuce and one of three free throws for three points. Chelsey Steedley, Carleen Brown and Kristina Garcia each had two points and Elvira Servin added a foul shot. Other girls on the team are Halley Marshall, Jalyn Smith, Lacey Garza, Hannah Jacobs, Courtney Buckley, Daisha Blandin, Ivette Cisneros, Yesenia Vargas and Paige Massey. Hardee boys battled at Lae Placid, leading 12-10 at the end of the first period and 20-19 at half- time. Lake Placid picked up the pace in the second half and took a 35-25 advantage at the three-quar- ter mark and coasted to a 46-30 Swin. For the junior Cats, Kelsheem White and Ezayi Youyoute each had 10 points. Antjuan Jones added five, Jarius Lindsey and Scott Donaldson each two points and Kalan Royal a free throw. Other young Cats are Tylar Alden, Ivan Fermin, Ryan Blair, Charles Allen, Austin Prestridge, Octavio Cisneros, Jake Mayer and Trey Anderson. On Thursday night. Hardee played at home against DeSoto Middle School. Hardee girls to have a bit better outing, but lost 35- 20 to DeSoto. I\ette Cisneros led Hardee with 10 points, with Brown putting in six, Smith four arid Vargas two points. Hardee boys also had a better game. After a slow start, Hardee got going and narrowed the game some each period. DeSoto held on for the 39-32 win. White paced Hardee with a dozen points. Jones and Youyoute each added seven points, and Alden, Fermin and Anderson each two points. our second game. We don't have that many returnees," said head coach Carl Coleman, whose squad has more seventh than eighth graders. Letter To The Editor Correction From Dec. 8 Letter To The Editor Dear Editor. After reading last week's paper I had to laugh myself. I had to tell them I do not take collars off dogs and hand them to the dogs. It was a misprint inhe paper. When I did have to take a collar off. I either handed it to the owner or the police.'So for .ou who don'[ know, me. I wanted to set the record right. I truly love all those dogs run- ning around and hope so many find a loving home at Christmas time., They want what we do. To be warm, safe and loved, with clean food. Please consider the animal shelter or give food and blankets. God bless. Sincerely. Millie Freeman Wauchula Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field. Your Child Will Learn to Read! 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Applications accepted in Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863).773:2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154, until 5:00 p.m., Decerfmber 22, 2005. Complete job description and Application Forms posted."on 'County web site: www.hard- eecounty.net.EOE-F/M/V ci2 i5c The first ever USDA Florida citrus crop.frrecast recount will be released 8:30 a.m. December 9, 2005 and broadcast "LI E" on Southeast AgNet Radio Network. -'= Special thanks go to DuPont Crop Protection, Stallngs Crop |-.., '----- Insurance, New York Board of Trade, USD.4-iTN SS and r --' ****;- Florida Department of Citrus for making the Radio Network broadcast possible. Crop and State Production Crop Forecast 1"0_ 1999-00I20g001k1Aii0ft2..03I200 I 004.05 October12,2005 December 9,2005 1998-991999-00 2000-01001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-2006 Season Forecast RE-COUNT Early, Midseason, & oe. Navel Oranges:Boxes--- Florida 112,000 134,000 128,000 128.000 112,000 126,000 79.100 Florida 93,000 80,000 (incl. 3.5 navel California 21,000 40,000 35,500 32,000 42,000 39,500 43,000 California 42,000 N/A Texas 1,250 1,460 2,000 1,530 1,350 1.420 1,500 Texas 1,300 N/A Arizona 550 600 480 270 200 300 240 Arizona 270 N/A Total Varieties 134,800 176,060 165,980 161,800 155,550 167,220 123,840 Total Above Varieties 136,570 123,570 Valencia: Valencia: Florida 74,000 99,000 95,300 102,000 91,000 116,000 70.500 Florida 97,000 82,000 California 15,000 24,000 19,000 19,500 20,000 11,000 18,.00California 13.000 N/A Texas 180 200 235 210 220 230 270 Texas 230 N/A Arizona 600 500 420 250 270 170 190 Arizona 200 N/A Total Valencias 89,780 123,700 114,955 121,960 111,490 127,400 88,960 Total Valenclas 110,430 95,430 All Oranges: All Oranges: Florida 186,000 233,000 223,300 230.000 203,000 242,000 149,600 Florida 190,000 162,000 California 36,000 64,000 54,500 51,500 62,000 50,500 61,000California 55.000 N/A Texas 1,430 1,660 2.235 1,740 1,570 1,650 1,770Texas 1.530 N/A Arizona 1,150 1,100 900 520 470 470 430Anzona 470.000 N/A Total All Oranges 224,580 299,760 280,935 283,760 267,040 294,620 212,800 Total All Oranges 247,000 219,000 FCOJ YIELD ALL ORANGES FCOJ YIELD 1.63 1.55 1.58 1.58 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.58 1.55 Crop and State Production Grapefruit: 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 October 12, 2005 December 9, 2005 2005-2006 Season Forecast RE-COUNT Grapefruit: Florida-All 47,050 53,400 46,000 46,700 38,700 40,900 12,800 Florida-All 24,000 16,000 Seedless 46,500 52,800 ** White 17,800 20,900 18,700 18,900 16,200 15,900 3,400 White 7,000 4.000 Colored 28,700 31.900 27,300 27,800 22,500 25,000 9,400 Colored 17,000 12,000 Seedy(Other) 550 600 .' 0 * !Texas 6,100 5,930 7,200 5,900 5,650 5,700 6,600 Texas 5,400 N/A Arizona 750 450 250 160 130 140 140 Arizona 120 N!A California-All 7,300 7,200 6,300 5,900 5,600 5,800 5.800 California-All 5,800 N/A Total Grapefruit 61,200 66,980 59,750 58,660 50,080 52,540 25,340 Total Grapefruit 35,320 27,320 *Included in White Limes: Florida 500 600 250 150 0 " Temples: Florida 1,800 1,950 1,250 1.550[ .,300 1,400 650 Temples: Florida 900 800 Tangelos: Florida 2,550 2,200 2,100 2,150 2,350 1,000 I,550 Tangelos: Florida 1,400 1,200 K-Early: Florida 80 110 40 30 ** ** * No longer counted Tangerines: Tangerines: Florida-All 4,950 7,000 5,600 6,600 5,500 6,500 4,450 Florida-All 6,000 5,700 Early 3.050 4,350 3,550 4,350 3,000 3,600 2,450 Early 3,500 3,500 Honey 1,900 2.650 2,050 2,250 2,500 2,900 2,000 Honey 2.500 2,200 California 1,500 2,500 2,200 2,200 2,800 2,200 2,800 California 3,200 N/A Arizona 950 850 650 620 430 690 400 Arizona 500 N/A Total Tangerines 7,400 10,350 8,450 9,420 8,730 9,390 7,650 Total Tangerines 9,700 9,400 Florida Orange Crop Reduced By 15%, Grapefruit By 33% The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Dec. 9 released its second crop forecast for the 2005-2006 season. The USDA expects the state's orange crop to produce 162 million boxes during the 2005-06 season, a 15 percent decrease from the Oct. 12 estimate. "This decrease is largely due to the crop- loss caused by Hurricane Wilma, which hit the state on Oct. 24," said Andy LaVigne, 'executive vice 'president/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual'. "Also, reports of .smaller than anticipated fruit sizes have impacted the estimate." The forecast for early and mid- season varieties, which includes 3.5 'million boxes of Navels, is project- ed at 80 million boxes, and Valencias are projected .at 82 mil- lion boxes this season. "Grower cash market prices for Early-Mid oranges have already increased sharply in anticipation of this crop reduction and are about 40 . percent higher than .last season," LaVigne said. "However, growers may not see a great improvement to their bottom line due to higher pro- duction costs for fuel and harvest- ing labor." Grapefruit estimates decreased !by one-third as the crop estimate was reduced from 24 million boxes to 16 million boxes. '*2004-2005 season: USDA .esti- mate, 176 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 149.6 million boxes. *2003-2004 season: USDA esti- mate, 252 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 242 million boxes. *2002-2003 season: USDA esti- mate, 197 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 203 million boxes. m2001-2002 season: USDA esti- mate, 231 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 230 million boxes. *2000-2001 season: USDA esti- mate, 240 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 223.3 million boxes. *1999-2000 season: USDA esti- mate, 211 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 233 million boxes. *1998-1999 season: USDA esti- mate, 190 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 186 million boxes. * -1997-1998 season: USDA esti- mate, 254 million boxes; actual pro- duction, 244 million boxes. For specialty fruit, the USDA predicts 800,000 boxes of Temples; 1.2 millionboxes of tangelos; and 5.7 million boxes of .tangerines, .including 3.5 million boxes of early varieties and 2.2 million boxes of Honey tangerines. "It is expected that the increase in grower fruit prices will begin to impact retail prices in the next few months," LaVigne said. The Florida citrus industry has a $9.1 billion economic impact to the state, employs nearly 90,000 people and covers 750,000 acres in the state. Florida Citrus Mutual, found- ed in 1948, is the largest citrus grower's organization with nearly , 11.000 grower members. Area citrus growers were hopeful the reduction would help their prof- itability. Barbara Carlton, executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association, said local growers may benefit from the misfortune those growers impacted by Hurricane Wilma. "It is not uncommon in agriculture for situa- tions to be beneficial to one grower and devastating to another," she said. Last year, similar damages were documented when three hurricanes passed through the citrus growing belt, not harming groves in south Florida. "After the 2004 hurricanes season grower in South Florida benefited from our grower's loss. This y.e.the. tables are turneLi. Y "e understand their loss, but hope we .e will see stronger prices for our fruit due to the shortage." Ag Statistics Administrator Bob Terry in the citrus section of USDA/NASS provided the citrus crop forecast numbers the moment they were released from lockup' on Washington D.C. Crop estimate fig- ures are closely and publicly announced held to prevent manipu- lation of commodity exchanges. Live board casts features the imme- diate reaction from the floor of the citrus trading pit at the New York Board of Trade. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. 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V6, AUTO, STEREOICD, POWER WINDOWS/ LOCKS, ALLOYS, LOCAL TRADE ff!mJ7' - -I .M 1 ?III U HWV -1~7 S 1Tli i ~ KI-U :~ria '' t1Tin rrla F s-,4 Mt 030-77 -- 'I. POWER SEAT, FULL POWER ~ k - lj ' I~Z~C~_I: I ~;rtt ~:7-~-~;li~-rrirT~~T;F~r~B ~ I~i~fr [ZQ 4eNeon mS: XT (iol 2005 Dodge Neon S ust 9 1 ran n I I roor YOU SAVE ..... $41943 pi~jP~j li~2~~ I vopl.m- m7off9go The Herald-Advocate Thursday, December 15, 2005 PAGE ONE A pair of Lady Wildcats control the ball as three defenders try to keep pace. Hardee Girls Outscore Avon Park Marce Ramirez (10) passes to Karrissa Manchester (14) as the girls move toward the goal. PHOTOS Be RALPH H4RRISON Hardee girls soccer downed Avon Park 3-1. Seated (from left) are Daisy Escoto, Lori Chavez, Esna Francisco, Veronica Velasco, Luisa Gonzales and Esmeralda Martinez; kneeling, Christina Badillo, Cynthia Briseno, Lucy Ruiz, Azucena Miranda, Ramona Campao and Ashley Islas; standing, coach Rob Beatty, Melissa Banda, Mandy Cornelius, Marce Ramirez, Melissa Hollon, Vanessa Hollon and Karrissa Manchester; missing are Roxana Torres and Heather McKinney. .------------------------------------------------------" 12:15c - ,a e 'r -,*'C/ 'T "' '.*^t',,.' '"t W.,.-SIB ,.'5'',Y i r*i 'i -1 rfa '.1.-A ^^ g .;,.^il; l,,' i" .:. .*. '.) ,C.? :, .b I,,. ... ,. * shots that didn't get through and Gonzales had' one and Briseno had one almost go," concluded Beatty. Other Lady Cats are Esna Francisco, Veronica Velasco, Lori Chaves, Azucena Miranda, Vanessa Hollon, Marce Ramirez, Ashley Islas, Lucy Ruiz, Melissa ,Banda, Daisy Escoto and Esmeralda Martinez. ' as well, clearing the- ball down- field." Melissa Hollon "really made a difference. She's improved a ton," concluded the coach. At Thursday's home game against Avon Park, the Lady Cats were very competitive. "In perhaps the most physical game we've played, we finally broke through for a win, our first in a couple of years," said Beatty, a first-year coach. "This was our last regular season district game. Following Tuesday's. 1-1 tie versus DeSoto, our girls were pretty psyched up to play and had confidence tonight. Our girls played a clean game and can truly feel proud of themselves," summa- rized Beatty. Hardee came out early to take a 1-0 lead three minutes and 12 sec- onds into the game with, a goal by Briseno, with an -assist from Ramona Campos. With 10 minutes left in the first half, Avon Park tied up the game. Hardee had three other good scoring opportunities in, the first half, with missed shots by Manchester, Christina Badillo and Briseno. McKinney .had four first- half saves. Beatty continued his game report. In the second half, Hardee kept on the attack. Manchester scored an unassisted goal to give. the Lady Cats a 2-1 advantage. S"'Regaining the leadboosted the' girls, and %ith 118 minutes left in the game, Melissa Hollon deflected the ball to a position in front of the goal and Luisa Gonzales was right there to, head the ball into the net to score our third goal," Beatty described. McKinney had five more saves in the second half, "one an awe-, some save off an Avon Park corner kick." Torres also "needs to get ,some credit for her speed 'on defense, probably sa ing three potential goals," Beatty continued. ` In the second half, there were four additional shots on goal that could well have been scores, said Beatty. Manchester "had two great' real with the ideal never goes unpunished. '; '** '_ 1y JOAN SEAMAN, Df The Herald-Advocate Lady Wildcat soccer is coming of ge. The girls had a solid outing last veek. The girls earned a 1-1 tie w ith visiting DeSoto last Tuesday and beat Avon Park 3-1 for their first victory of the year. The only match this week was Tuesday at 6 p'.m. at home against the Frostproof Lady Bulldogs. That leaves three matches sche- duled in early January. The girls reet Lake Placid on Friday, Jan. 6 in a match rescheduled from Nov. .14. They travel to Lake Placid on Jan. 10 and to Fort Meade on Jan. 10. Class 4A District 10 playoffs are the week of Jan. 16 at Sebring. Schools in this district are Avon Park, Braden River, DeSoto, Palmetto, Sebring and Hardee. Hardee's first task last week was to face the visiting Lady Bulldogs of DeSoto, a team which had beat- en them in Arcadia on Nov. 17. This time; the Lady Cats battled to a 1-1 tie. : . SJunior Cynthia Briseno scored about three minutes into the game off of an assist by senior Karrissa Manchester, reported girls coach Rob Beaty. "On our first offensive posses-. sion, the girls spread the field well ,,, and \%e had some good passing. That series led to our goal," said' Beatty. "As the game progressed, we .slipped back into some of our bad habits of clustering but, as a whole, it was a much better team effort. DeSoto's only goal came in the sec- ond half with 29 minutes left when . e had a bit of a defensive break- down there," he added. SBeatty said senior goalie Heather McKinney, who joined the team late, made eight saves, mostly in the first half.' , i Junior Mandy Cornelius showed 'awesome hustle; she mad some good stops on defense and is show- ng better ball control every game,"' commented the coach. S Roxana Torres "had great hustle S ve is an ideal thing, marriage . real thing; a ,confusion of the, . ,it' *- - '. '; -" ,' Allduft L o f ou1kLcle CpIL L Sl"Cci * : i ^: ''- ., ** ** R e'1! ^ *' *1 Hardee County Community ,Health Fair Sponsored by HOPE of Hardee Free Screenings ZCholesterol Screening (must fast) Glucose Screening Information HOPE of Hardee County Social Security Office Home Health Agencies S., Hospice Hardee County HIealth Department Hardee County Emergency Management And Many Others! -,Wednesday,, Jan. 11, 2006 e 9 AM.-12.Noon, : r 0- Hardee County Agri- Civic Center Fo information contaciAi'A Marlin, HOPE of Hardee. (863) 773-2022 or anninmartinhope @earthlink.net 22.15c i ... V E .By Greg Wand Gall Skippier Ariundd9' Russell Mauldini and Gr~eg Skipper k 'r ""r i ' Sunday, December 18 '. 11:00 a.n., Musical r Christmas .... eg aydGail Skipper Arranged Iby Russell Mauldin and Ge Skipper Sunday, December 18 S11:00 a.m. Signing for the Deaf Lunch to be served "The Church Whero God's Love and Joy Abounds" 2B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 Hardee Living COURTESY PHOTO Melissa Perry & Andrew Pace Melissa Perry & Andrew Pace Become Engaged Melissa Ann Perry and Andrew Tyler Pace announce their engage- ment and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tony and LaDonna Perry of Wauchula. She is a 1997 graduate of Hardee Senior High School, and Received her bachelor's degree in business 'from :Warner Southern 'College. i The prospective groom is the son of Earl and Kelly Pace of Wauchula ,and Liz Pace of Avon Park. He is a 1996 graduate of Hardee Senior High School. Along with being. a citrus grower, he is the owner of ATP Agri-Services .Inc., where the couple work together. Plans are being made for a March 25 wedding. He who has not Christmas in his heartwill never find it under a tree. on tanning & lotion, iIckA]es. .i C 0 4 tanning beds 208 3rd Ave. N. Waucnula I Convenient Hours: M-F 7:30am-7:30pm;Sat. 9am-lpm 767-1118 Si,' -'Af Pleo;e.-,r, u Och doy a: -e take r. f t' celebrate the i'v Of the h.:'id3, -a:nl. Regi:,rer rc n dtfeferer tErghttr, Ac.:essory each day in our 10 dod', d. o.,-,g. Patches-n-Pockets (Earnest Shopping Plaza) 110 N. 6th Ave. Wauchula , 773-9684 Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:30 5:30 Sat. 9:30 1:30 : -righton. : soc 12:15 SOUND of the 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 include& a blend of Christmas and worship songs in an easy listening style. God has given us many reasons to worship Him and many ways in which to do so.To lead. in worship with the trumpet is truly an honor and a privilege. I take Psalm 150:3 personally and invite you to praise Him along with the sound of the trumpet.1 , PLACE: Wauchula Church of the Nazarene 511 W. Palmetto Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: (863) 767-8909 TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon DATE: december 18, 2005 PRAISE HIM WITH THE SOUND OF THE TRUMPET Psalm 150.3a (KJV) S' .- .. ', so0 12:8,t5c A Daily Thought THURSDAY "Then, they shall truly be My people, and I their God. And David, my Servant, the Messiah, shall be their King, their only Shepherd ... And My Servant David, their Messiah, shall be their Prince forever, and I will make a covenant of peace with them, an everlasting pact. Ezekiel 37: 23b-24a, 25b-26a (TLB) FRIDAY There were some shepherds liv- ing in the same part of the coun-. try, keeping guard throughout the night over their flock in the open field And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen, I bring you glorious news of great joy which is for all peo- ple." Luke 2:8 (PME) SATURDAY "Yes, the day will come," says. the Lord, "when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good I. promised to them. At that time I will bring to the throne the true Son of David, and He shall do justly." S Jeremiah 33:14-15 (TLB) SUNDAY (The angel said,) "This very day, in David's town, a Savior has been born for you. He is Christ the Lord. Let this prove it to you: you will find a baby, wrapped up and lying in a manger." Luke 2:10-12 (PME) MONDAY A Child has been born to us; God has given a Son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people. Isaiah 9:6 (NCV) TUESDAY So the shepherds-went with all speed and found their way..to Mary and Joseph. And the baby was lying in the manger . Meanwhile the shepherds returned, home, glorifying and praising God for what they had. heard and seen; it had all hap- pened as they had been told. Luke 2:16-18 (NEB) WEDNESDAY' :His Name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace. Power and peace will be in His kingdom and will continue to grow forev-, er. Isaiah 9:7 (NCV) . 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; ., : Available with or without nuts! Call JackieMliller 773-3144. I, Leave Message ' Gloria, Sandra, Gracie & Diana, the daughters ,of Filiberto and Irma Vazquez would like to announce a 30th Anniversary' party in honor of their parents. It will be held at the Community Worship Center on West Main Street (across from school bus garage) -on Saturday, December 17 at I p.m. All family and friends arie invited. socl2:15p FELIPE M. HERRERA Army National Guard Pvt. Felipe M. Herrera has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Manuel and Magaret Herrera of Wauchula and is a 2002 graduate of Hardee Senior High School. During the nine weeks of train- ing, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical, fitness, first aid, and Army history, core val- ues and traditions. Additional train- ing included development of basic combat skills and battlefield opera- tions and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Sgt. & Mrs. Chad McAbee LTE Chili Reception Next JESSIE SAMBRANO Sgt. Jessie Sambrano, formerly of Wauchula, will shortly receive an honorable discharge after nearly seven years in the U. S. Army. He is married to the former Christina E. Flores. They have three children, Derick, Daniel.and Ethan. He will join his family for Christmas before returning to Fort Bragg. N. C. . Sgt. Sambrano joined the Army in January 1999 for six years. During "this time, he was stationed in Fort Br:ig arid forn' 'three ')ears in AnsrbaLh. Gei many, 'where'"'he '-ered as crew chief in his platoon. His term was extended for one year. In December 2004 he was deployed to. Iraq where he served u' :ntil November 2005 with honor and received several citations for thai sern ice. ;He is now stationed back a't Fort Bragg. He and his family would "like to thank the community for its prayers and support. He is anxious to return to Wauchula, where he plans to join the family business of Flores & Flores Inc. Realtors and pursue a career in real estate. 110 o 3 WII l. F r87 '/lllllI( Qwfirprilin ser ic (1om fll('/ Week For Newlyweds A chili reception will be held next are invited to come and w5 Thursday night, Dec. 22, for newly- well as they prepare to l1 weds Army Sgt. Chad McAbee and Fort Leonard Wood in I. Amantha Albritton McAbee. where he will be stationed The couple were married on base next three years. at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Nov. 7. A reception for them will be held" The Patagonia region c at Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist America is so called fr Church on County Line Road west Spanish word for "big fei of Bowling Green beginning at 7 Indians the Spanish four p.m. were tall and wore largi Family. and friends of the couple stuffed with grass. ish them eave r Missou i, I for tie of Sou h om t*ie et." The id there e bo Z s i*JL Iook lining Come meet local author and former school teacher GayleKnight Thursday, Dec. 1 2pmn- :550pm Ms. Knight will be signing her new children's book, "No! No! 5assq, the Teachers Fet" C,'- *iy!! Il I i t 106 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula (863) 773-6565 www.catscornerwauchula. com Christmas Gift Sale 20% OFF Children & MNursery Items Thursday, December 15 soc 12:15c 4. -;.. 2 Weeks FREE Tannings with purchase of one month unlimited tanning for $35.22 l anoitiddar ofllaC ec s in Lovipg MAemor of: SIravs Lee BrvIwn 12/16/77 2/16/02 We had 24 birthdays and .Christmas' together, so much fun and laughs,until the day God took your hand 'and led'you 'through theua path. You've always been a bright light in our lives, until the day we i die this will never end. You were a special dad, son, grandson, broth- i er, uncle, nephew cousin,'and to many a best friend. There w ill be no cards and presents this Near, just flowers on your grave. We willjtry to keep our feelings inside, \e % ill cry as quietly as, we can. But \ou deserve this birthday and Christmas so much, so we will celebrate it too and look back on all the memories of all 24 birthdays and Christmas' we spent with you. We miss and love you more every single day. Deeply looked and sadly missed by all. S'ad, eo7 9?ee-- eA' U Sza4a---- efdete ^//Yidei/r 12"15p lu :-7*7" -,: I ,, . a.-Id, 11111,fwr, Xe n~ ~n ~j~ to ~ ~ eR December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B Class Of '64 Plans 'Mini' Reunion The Hardee Senior High School Class of 1964 will hold its yearly '"mini-reunion" on Friday, Dec. 30. :7 Class members are invited to attend the gathering at Nicholas' Family Restaurant, 615 N. Sixth 've. (U.S. 17) in Wauchula. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Senior Dances Return I Senior dances will return to the tatheryn McDonald Senior Center .beginning today (Thursday). Dances will continue every Thursday night from 7 to 9. Three Notes \vill be pro% hiding the music. Admission is free, but monetary The Senior Center is located at 10 N. Eighth Ave. in Wauchula. Letter To The Editor Hardee Toy Distribution To Help Entire Family ONE BLUE, NO PINKS Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Pace, Wauchula, a seven pound 15 ounce son, Tyson Briant, born Dec. 4, 2005, Healthpark Medical Center, Fort Myers. Mrs. Pace is the former Nicole Shumard. Maternal grand- parents are Steve Shumard and Denise Grimsley of Lake Placid. Maternal great-grandparents are Charles and Pat Grimsley and Lester and Betty Shumard, all of Lake Placid. Paternal grandparents are Earl Pace of Wauchula and Liz Pace of Avon Park. Paternal great- grandparents are Lewis and Betty Pace of Wauchula and Ralph and Dolores Taylor of Avon Park. In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first-ahead of personal glory. -Paul "Bear" Bryant Yolis Co. Full gorvieo Hair and Nail falon, "Walk-In Woleomeo" 767-YOLI (9654) 107 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula Just in time for Christmas... 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Dear Editor, It's been over a year since three of last year's hurricanes hit Hardee County residents. Marines Toys for Tots in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, were there to bring a brighter Christmas and hol- iday to underprivileged children and families that lost, in some cases, everything. About 4,000 children, were served last year with . the help and assistance of neighbor- ing counties such as Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk. This year approximately half that The First Christian Church of Wauchula invites everyone to cel- ebrate the Christmas season with its presentation of the musical,"Come! In Grace and Glory," which will be held at the historic Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, this weekend. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for both the Saturday 'and Sunday evening presentations, which begin at 7 p.m. All seating is general admission, for which tickets are $5 at the door. All proceeds will go to help'the Hardee Help Center. Tom Hartman directs the produc- tion. Featured soloists are Joey Kirkland, Dawn .Atkinson-Jones. Tony Stockton, Jen Canary, Mike Milby, Lisa Johnston, Erica Eisen- hauer, Pammy Jo Roberts, Sylvia Henry and Tom Taylor. For more information, call 773-9243. The adult choir of Southside Baptist ,Church will present "His Very Own STAR, a musical for Christmas," by Greg and Gail Skipper. At the presentation on Sunday at the 11 a.m. service, there will be signing for the deaf. Lunch will .also be served. Everyone is invited to the church at 505 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula. For more information, call the church at 773-4368. St. Ann's Episcopal Church. 204 N. Ninth Ave.. Wauchula. will hold a traditional candlelight com- munion service beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve with carol singing. The communion service will begin at midnight. Everyone is invited to these ser- vices, which will be the only Christmas Day service at St. Ann's. For more information, call Father John B.G. Roberts Jr. at 773-6418. many children will need our help. Others in the community who are concerned with the obvious need for "food, clothing and shelter," such as Cutting Edge Ministries, Victory Praise Center, Bowling Green Community of Concerned Citizens, YTPA, VNA Foundation, legal representatives, mortgage companies and other financial agents, contractors/builders, devel- opers and such will join in to help those families still in need of hous- ing, food or clothing. To volunteer daily after 9 a.m. just show up at Main Street and Central Ave. in Bowling Green. You will see, the Parker Farms truck, which is our working station. The toys will be sorted and bagged then. Or you may call 375-3186 during business hours or 375-3338 r* Auditions Open For 'Ten Little Indians' The Hardee County Players Inc., a, non-profit community theater, organization, will be holding audi- tions beginning today (Thursday) for Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians," a mystery play in three acts., , Three tryouts will be offered; today from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon; and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. All auditions are at the Historic City Hall Auditorium at 225 E. Main St. in Wauchula. Use the west entrance. The production dates for "Ten Little Indians" are Feb. 17-19 and 24-26. The play, set in Devon, England, calls for 11 adult actors, three female and eight male. Actors must audition, but need only attend one tryouts session. The Hardee County Players wel- come actors from Hardee, :Highlands, DeSoto and Polk coun- ties. If you are interested in audi- tioning but cannot attend any of' these audition dates or if you have any questions, call the Players at (863) 767-1220. after hours, to sign up as a volun- teer. La Oficina De Ruthy will pro- vide free services for those in need of ITIN numbers and will complete free of charge 2004 income tax returns. If you have your W2s or 1099s, this is for one day only. For ITIN numbers the individual needs two forms of ID. One can be their country's ID card and or their birth certificate. Bowling Green Community of Concerned Citizens with Victory Praise Center will provide food for families that are very needy, and their children who are on free lunch. The food will be given out to this category until it is gone, there- fore available on a first-come, first- serve basis. For mortgage and or financial assistance for housing, you may need.a copy of your credit report, which is available to you for a $!2.45 fee paid to the credit report- ing 'agency (if you have a current one, you may bring it), your prop- erty tax ID card, and a copy of any information you received from FEMA, SHIP, CDBG, CHIRP, Red Cross, the county or city code enforcement, county or city zoning or permitting, building plans (if you have any). On Saturday December 17, 2005, at Pyatt Park, we will begin to dis- tribute the toys at 8:30 to 10 a.m. for Zolfo Elementary and North Wauchula Elementary; 10:30 to noon for Hardee Junior High (to age 13. years) and Wauchula Elementary; and 12:30 to 2 p.m. for Bowling Green Elementary. We will need at least 10 volunteers to assist with each school. For more information, to volun- teer or donate toys, please call or visit our work site in Bowling Green across from the Post Office (375-3186 or 375-3338). Dee Williams-Tatis Coordinator Hardee Toys For Tots U-I U. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT. 5 M. i Jennifer Moralez daughter of Lee & Pam Moralez of Wauchula, pictured with race car driver Kyle Petty For those of you who are following Jennifer's success after being discovered at a talent show in Tampa last year, you will be glad to know that she has been busy. Jennifer features on Disney's Nov./Dec. brochure and MGM's lights, motor, action commercial with Kyle Petty. She will appear on the ABC's Christmas Day Parade, and NBC's living live with Acess Hollywood's Tony Potts. Jennifer recently auditioned for the motion picture "Canvas" in Miami. Although she did not get the part, she will be working with top directors and producers for upcom- ing events. socI2:15p :we miss 1 :4I Please bring our cocker spaniel home for Christmas. Last seen on Wednesday, Dec. 7 on South 8th Ave., Wauchula 781-7055 S* soc 12 15p f __________- * "Excellent- SChristmas Gift f for the cooks in the family, 'I * American Profile Magazine Cook Books 1Hometown ReciDes Vol. 1 & Dessert & More Vol. $5 each Limited Quantity Available Come by the Herald-Advocate 115 S. 7th Ave. 773-3255 for your copy today. The Heartland Chorale wishes to express its sincereigratitude to all who helped to make our 2nd annual produc- tion of the Treasures of Christmas such an unforgettable experience. The audience's response and words of appreciation and encouragement have blessed each of us who participated in the concert and for that we say "Thank you" to all who were involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes. We also want to give special acknowledgement to the sponsors who provided the financial support to make the concert possible. Hardee County is fortunate to have so many people who support the performing arts and we want you to know who they are so that you can also thank them. Our contributors for the 2005 Treasures of Christmas concert were: Platinum Plus The Albert Carlton Memorial Foundation Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation The Doyle Carlton, Ill Family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis, Sr. Mosaic Phosphates Wauchula State Bank Vickie and Jerry Conerly 'Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Davis Little Cypress Golf Course Crown Ford of Wauchula English Chevrolet, Inc. Carol and Walter Farr Dr. and Mrs. James Pyle Carol and Carl Saunders Robin C. Weeks, CPA Coldwell Banker AM South Realty Badcock Home Furnishing Burton and Burton, PA Chance Radiator Service First National Bank , Florida Fertilizer, Inc. Sammie and Buford Long Nicholson Supply Co. Inc. Pioneer Restaurant Dr. Ronald Sevigny Carlynne and Jack Smith Bolin's Decorating Center Hazel's Flower & Gift Shop Pioneer Medical Center Avis Sasser: The Matred Carlton Olliff Foundation platinum Cooper's Wayside Flowers Sherry and Tim Miller Peggy and Charles Shackelford Gold CF Industries, Inc. Gloria and Joe Davis, Jr. Bess and James Stallings , Silver Jane and David Durando Farm Credit of South West Florida Lamber Realty, Inc. Susan and Wilbur Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Turner, Sr. Diana Youmans Bronze Kathy and Jay Bryan Cat's Comer Cobb Construction, Inc. Flores and Flores, Inc. Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc. Jeff McKibben, PA Oneita and F.L. Revell Peace River Electric Cooperative Jo and Ken Thompson Sponsors Kenneth Evers, P.A. Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Martin S&S Irrigation and Farmers' Supply Heartland Chorale Members soc 12:15 soc 12:15 I1 V6 mm --jr- - VW . 4B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 Lady Cats Find District Trail Tough Cats Dump Dragons 62-48 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Lady Wildcats bat- tled' throughout a pair of district games last week. The girls dropped games at home to Avon Park and on the road at Palmetto in Class 4A-District 10 games last week. This week there is only one game as Tuesday's clash with DeSoto was cancelled as the school is in the midst of examinations. Hardee travels to Heartland Christian on Friday evening. Then, it's time off, until after the Christmas vacation when an early start will get the girls going before school is in session There are games Jan. 3 at home against Sebring and Jan. 6 at, Braden River. "We can drive up to the hump, but not over it," said Lady Cat head coach Don Gray. "The girls are doing good, they're giving me what they have. I just can't teach them to be tall," said Gray, whose team, is consistently facing squads with one or several much taller opponents. Hardee opened last week with a visit from the Avon Park Lady Red Devils, four seniors and five juniors who are all returnees. Hardee countered with two experienced seniors, two seniors relatively new to the game, four juniors, a sopho- more and a freshman. Senior Tacoria Jones and junior Kysi Wooden were the early scor- ers for Avon Park, which opened a 9-0 lead before Hardee got on the board. With tallies Christina Jena,. Gloria Solis, Kim Cummins and Sabrina Holmes, Hardee had cut that to 15-9 as the first period ended. Cummins stole the ball and went all the way for a lay-up to make it a four-point game, 15-11 as the sec- ond stanza started. Junior Shantavia Sims and senior Meinade * Merancia got into the action for Avon Park.' By halftime, despite a duece by Thelicia Jena, another .trey by Holmes and free throw by Santresa Harris, Hardee was down 28-18 at halftime. Starting the third period, Cummins again stole the ball and sank a pull-up jumper. Shortly, D. K. Davis passed to Cummins, who went baseline for a shot. It was now 30-22. Each time Hardee would score, Avon Park would answer in kind. The third quarter ended with the Lady Devils up 34-26. Time Out To Pray She could stand on the mound Make the crowd call her'name, She lived for the moment, She lived for the fame. ' Out run any player, time has no hold, For a season in life, she's sure and bold. Make a ballpark hit run like the wind, She needs nobody, softball is hqr friend. With her shoulders squared straight, her nose in the air, Any play is legal, anything is fair. The game is her life, with her heart in its hand, A joy that only comes, when on the plate she stands. God wants to give her more, strength beyond measure, A lifetime full of joy, happiness and pleasure. Yes, the game i& in her heart, forever it will be, But God has grown jealous, can't this player see, If she'll put Him in her view and focus on His name, God will let her be a winner in the game. If she willfill her heart with love and let Him be heripfed, There is nothing else on earth this player will ever need. God's will is to see her happy to bring her dreams to pass, but, He wants to each her lessons that through eternity will last. So, if she's not on the mound or'found on the clay, It doesn't mean she's benched; she's just taken time to pray. Penny Johnson Wauchula 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, P.O. Box 338, Wauchulp, FL 33873. Adrian Melendez says: "I moved north, come and see why!". "*l O c Ft. Meade -12 15c oE E/ l IMl.21,375-2606 12 15c 800-226-3325 Vi he v~,: TILt~esoca teo"-el.pmber 20l, 20.05-3:45 Whre -ta~roee sevlwor f-f--Sh b.rr Who: IALL Lf-erse4 e.r ~~ t iia roee Ht-E- kh, ~tScoOL senior 0ws r~at hs irs who. cre sev,'ors who res Mcde L~V'xlIark ,o~~ /12:1 5c Again, Cummins got the first points, stealing the ball for a shot to cut the lead to 34-28. Sherise Jones stole the ball and took a shot, rebounded by Cummins to make it 34-30. SAgain, Avon Park, forged back in front, another trey by Tacoria Jones doing the trick. Cummins threw to Sherise Jones on the baseline for a deuce. Sims answered for Avon Park. And so, it went. As time wound down, Hardee had to foul to get the ball, but the Lady Devils were hit- ting their free throws, making the final score 48-37. Tacoria Jones was high for Avon Park with 16 points while Sims- added 14 and Merancia eight points. For Hardee, Cummins was the game's high scorer with 17 points, some every period. Holes and Thelicia Jena each had a half dozen, with Christina Jena, Davis and Sherise Jones each two points. Harris and Solis each had one point. Davis and Solis each had seven rebounds, with others by Cummins, the Jena sisters, Holmes, ahd Sherise Jones. Cummins had three steals. At Palmetto on Friday night, the . Lady Cats faced a similar situation. They were down 12-9 after the first period, but took a 19-18 lead into the locker room at halftime. Hardee went cold early in the second half but outscored the Lady Tigers in the final quarter. Palmetto changed tactics in the second half, causing Hardee to have difficulty rebound- ing where they had been strong and boxing out %%ell in the first half. There were few fouls called, three on Hardee, sdven on Palmetto in the first half. In the second half, Hardee had seven fouls called, and Palmetto 11. One of Hardee's calls was a technical -on Davis for "laughing" at an official. Only one Lady Tiger was in dou- ble digits, with 10 points. Hardee had nine points, from, Davis, eight apiece from Cummins and Solis,- four by Christina Jena and a trey by Holmes. Other Lady Cats are. Joia Jones, Sherise Jones, Thelicia Jena, Ciara Lambert and Harris. Hardee's JV girls had uphill climbs last week, losing to both Avon Park and Palmetto. Playing for the JV girls are Paige Avery, Naomi Alvarado, Julissa Alamia, Ja-Nisha Mosley, Erica Ureste, Charlene ... Anderson, Angel Simmons, Tareka Coney, Andrea Parkinson, Jerrica Grimsley and Brandy Crockett. They are coached by Ken Leupold. Specializing in Treatment of 'Allergies * Asthma * Attention Defecit Disorder Apurba Manik . ..D.. F.A.A.P. Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30 5:00 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Wildcat hoop squad broke in front and stayed ahead for a hard-earned victory at Lake Placid last week., As well as the boys played on Tuesday evening, they let down on Thursday for a 70-49 lost to district rival Sarasota Booker. This week, Wildcat hoops are at Lakeland on Tuesday evening and .come home tomorrow (Friday) for a return matchup against Mulberry, which they beat 57-41 in the Panther Gym on Dec. 1. Hardee will be off until late December when the Wildcats will play three games in the Dec. 27-30 Manatee Invitational. The spring season starts with a Jan. 3 trip to Sebring. Hardee 62, Lake Placid 48. The Cats used patience and con- trol to wrest a victory from the Dragons in their own gym, always a tough place to play. The .Cats spurted in front with a back-to-back treys by senior Robbie Jones and soph. Terry Redden. Passing around the horn and in and out of the key, the Cats waited for good shots and took a 15-11 lead by the end Jof the first period. The second period was pretty even, with a three-pointer by Dragon senior Quay Crenshaw leaving Hardee only two points up at halftime with a 26-24 advantage: Redden and junior Weston Palmer scored early in the third stanza and helped Hardee build a 41-35 lead heading into the final period. Lake Placid: went cold and Hardee gained momentum in the final quarter, giving Hardee the final 62-48 victory. "It's only our third game of the season, and we're starting to look like a team, in spurts," said Wildcat head coach Vance Dickey. "The guys had a real good effort, at times playing well. We stuck to our game plan and prevented their inside game. They had a bad night shoot- ing and we got enough points for a win over there. "Lino (Jena), did a good job at point guard running the game. We're still working on our post, game where we need to be a bit tougher, but it was a good win," concluded Dickey. Redden and Palmer each had 15 points to lead Hardee. Jermaine King added 11, Jena six, Robbie Jones and Mark St. Fort each five, Olnel Virgile and Tyrone Pace each Provided for: S* Medicaid 'Most Major * BCBS Insurances Fringe Benefit Coordinators Infants, Children and Adolescents 767-1414 24 Hours 12:15c Beverley Walker P.A. C 1125 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Florida Heartland Rural HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortium for DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties WILL POST THE PROPOSED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY FOR A SIX COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN These documents may be viewed at the Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 201, Wauchula, Florida from December 19, 2005 until January 19, 2006. ANY PERSON WHO MIGHT WISH TO PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENT ON THESE DOCUMENTS, WHICH ARE POSTED FOR CITIZEN NOTIFICATION AS NOTICED ABOVE, IS HERE- BY ADVISED THAT HE/SHE MAY DO SO BY DELIVERING OR MAILING SUCH COMMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS TO CLIFTON N. TIMMERMAN, 412 W. ORANGE STREET, ROOM 103, WAUCHULA, FL 33873,. The Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individ- ual's disability status. This Non-Discriminatory Policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accom- modation as provided in the American Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact Janet Gilliard, ADA Coordinator, at (863) 773-6349. 12:15c two points and Arnold Louis a free throw. For the Dragons, their seniors were high scorers. Jovonni Shuler had 14, Yurri Robinson 10, Jan Valk eight and Crenshaw seven points. Booker 70, Hardee 49 Considering their devastatingly poor start, the Cats picked up some points to cut the gap a bit by half- time. The third period, when a trio of tall leapers led the starting five for Booker, was another low scor- ing time. Hardee picked up again when some reserves took the floor in the final period. The lone bright spot was Jones, who canned eight three-pointers from various spots around the court. Without his 24 points, the end result could have been even worse. Booker came out ready to play, blocked shots, deuces and treys, inside and outside, grabbed most rebounds and generally were unstoppable in the opening quarter, which ended with Hardee on the short end of a lopsided 22-3 score. A Palmer trey was Hardee's .only tally. The 'Wildcats outscored the Tornadoes 15-12 in the second period, down only 34-18 at half- .time. With the starters back on the court on a full-court press, Hardee had a hard time getting the ball across the midcourt line. Senior Eniel Polynice repeatedly stole the ball and had layups. By the end of the third stanza, the Cats were down 50-27. .The lead widened to 30 points until reserves hit the court and Hardee had more opportuni- ties, partially nullified by a pair of treys by senior reserve Chris Dell; Hardee was fortunate to finish down by 21 points in the 70-49 win. "We didn't come out ready to compete and we didn't execute the fundamentals like we know how to," said Dickey. "Take nothing away from Booker. They have good players. We have to get better at the fundamentals. Now that; we see the level of competition in the district, we have to pick up. our intensity and need more continuity, said Dickey, who had to contend with some players missing practice due to school suspension and other inci- dents. For Booker, Polynice was high scorer with 19 points, including seven in the final period as some starters rotated even when reserves were on the floor. Senior Marcus Black had 13 points, including a ,trio of foul shots in the fourth quar- ter. Senior Cliff McDonald added, 11 points. There were two .other seniors six juniors and one sopho- more on the Tornado squad. ' Hardee has only senior guards,. Jones and Jena, juniors Kingi,:. Palmer, Chris Rich, Trey Smalls,,'- and Reggie Grizzard and sophr:1 Redden, Louis, St. Fort and Virgile. For Hardee, Jones had a personal high of 24 points, with St. For(i,, adding 10, Rich six, Palmer five, Redden two and Smalls and Arnold: each a free throw. JV Games The junior varsity Cats lost both, games last week. Head coach Rod Smith, whose job it is to prepare players for varsi- ty level competition, was realistic., "We're learning cohesiveness., -Tonight (Thursday) we began to, resemble a team. We played hard at Lake Placid on Tuesday, but really, did not have the fire and teamwork we need," said Smith. , At Lake Placid, the junior Dragons took the lead early and. never relinquished it. They were up 15-10 at the end of the first period, 33-21 after a hot second quarter, 55-29 at the three-quarter mark andg, put reserves in the game for the 68-,, 46 final. Gvey Young topped Lake Placid,,, with 16 points, with K. J. Delbert),. adding 11 and Josed Paul and,;-. Logan Smith each. 10 points., Hardee countered with a game-high.-. 17 points from Jimmy Cimeus, nine by Jaime Harrison, seven by';, Postene Louisjeune, six by,;. Anthony Carlton, five for Alex Flores and two by Dusty Massey. Josh Jackson, Marwin Simmons, Akeem Frazier, Pete Solis, Lucas Juarez and Efrain Fermin did not.;/. score. ;i:. Hardee played better againstU-i Booker on Thursday night butuj) gradually gave way in the 53-39.3 loss. Three junior Tornadoes were in double digits, with 16, 15 and 10(i points respectively. I 1:T For Hardee, Harrison had the hoti; hand with 14 points. Cimeus': . chipped in with 10, Massey a half dozen, Louisjeune three, and Simmons, Frazier and Juarez each two points. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave inessage.) NOTICE OF ACTION BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN RE: The Teacher's Certificate of: Michael Netercott 2555 Highway 17 South Wauchula, Florida 33873 Notice is hereby given to Michael Netercott, Respondent, of the prosecution of an Administrative Complaint seeking the revocation or suspension of his teacher's certificate. If Respondent, Michael Netercott wishes to schedule an infor- mal conference under the provisions of Section 120.60(6) with all requirements for the retention of the certificate, he should contact Joshua Abbott, Bureau of Professional Practices Services, Florida Education Center, Room 224-E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 245-0438. If such a conference is not requested, this notice shall con- stitute service of the Administrative Complaint, which shall be filed with the Education Practices Commission. Failure to file a response to the complaint with the Education Practices Commission, Florida Education Center, Room 224- E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, by January 25, 2006, shall con- stitute holding the Respondent in default. The Complaint will then be considered by the Education Practices Commission for final action to impose disciplinary sanctions, including revocation or suspension, under the terms of Sections 120.57, 120.60, 1012.79,1012.795, and 1012.796, Florida Statutes. PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY. Dated this 22nd day of November, 2005 John L. Winn Commissioner of Education 12:15-1:5c HEARTLAND PEDIATRICS "New Patients Welcome" B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 This week in history, as researched from the archival ,ages of The Florida Advocate, he Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 75 YEARS AGO Wauchula and Bowling Green Ship 393 Cars Of Vegetables: "Vauchula and Bowling Green mar- kets have shipped out 393 carloads of vegetables this fall, according to records kept by The, Advocate. This includes shipping which began in October and up to December 11, both express and freight. No records can be obtained on the produce hauled out by truck, which amounts to considerable, as many cucumbers, peppers, egg- plants, beans, etc., are hauled daily to Tampa, Miami and other Florida markets by truck. Citrus is also beginning to be shipped, but the prices have been disappointing. So far growers are only getting 40 to :50 cents a box. Hardee Growers Plan To Sell Strawberries: Announcement is made elsewhere in' this issue that the Hardee County Growers Inc., local co-operative organization, is now receiving strawberries daily and will handle berries for all grow- ers who wish it this season. The local 'concern states they sell for cash only, and while no one is, especially urged to join with them, all growers are invited to do so if they wish. Wauchula, Baking Co. ,Selling Sliced Bread: Last week-end the Wauchula Baking Co., located 121 N. Fifth Ave., installed new bread- slicing equipment and is now dis- tributing sliced bread to its many customers throughout Hardee County. The breadlis sliced by a fine new. machine recently installed. This machine, operated by electricity, slices- a' loaf in a jiffy, each slice being the same,thickness. 50 YEARS AGO From the "Not Headlined" col- umn by Buck Kelly: Joel Evers, Hardee High principal for the past several years and a teacher and coach before that, received a bit of well merited recognition the other night when the fine new .gymnasi- um was named for him. For years he had quietly and effi- ciently gone about his duties, both curricular and extra-curricular. A veritable horse for work he knows no hours as long as something needs doing at the high school. Many times I have seen lights burn- ing in his office way into the night. Shortly before school opened last summer the principal could be seen with a paint brush touching up the lobby of the school building. Coca-Cola Introduces New Sized Bottle Here: The familiar Coca-Cola bottle has a "big broth- er." New family-size bottles of the famed soft drink are now on sale in food and beverage stores here, T.C. Hornsby, manager of Wauchula Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Inc., revealed yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pierce Newhart of Jackson, Tenn., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Thelma Edna, to Charles Mason Health of Wauchula, son of Mrs. Fletcher Mason Health and the late Mr. Heath of Richmond, Va. 25 YEARS AGO Grapefruit Forecast Lowered: Crop forecasters have cut Florida's projected grapefruit harvest by one million boxes, to 52 million, but left the orange crop the same at 203 million boxes. The Board of County Commis- sioners last Thursday approved Agrico's reclamation plan for the coming year after it has been revised to be comparable with .Agrico's Development of Regional Impact. The commission also approved a plan to put drain tiles in at Pioneer Park. Robert L. Larson pf Kissim- mee was the low bidder at $2 per linear foot for the main line and 72 cents per linear foot for the lateral line. Jr. Honor Society Has Party: The National Junior Honor Society held its annual Christmas party Friday, Dec. 12, at the home of its president, Patrice Himrod. The new First Christian Church building on West Louisiana in Wauchula was dedicated Sunday afternoon, with 545 persons attend- ing. The new facility was built at a cost of $950,000 to $1 million, said Vernon See, chairman of the build- ing committee. He said indebted- ness on the complex does not exceed $160,000. 10 YEARS AGO Page One shows a picture of head football coach Bob Martin rid- ing to the locker room on the shoul- ders of his victorious players.. The 18-year Hardee mentor signals a resounding "Yes!" It was the 235th career win, 153rd as a Wildcat coach and final home game for the retiring Hardee head coach. Armed Robber Strikes At Wauchula Restaurant: An armed robber entered a Wauchula restau- rant just after closing on a busy weekend night, ordered the employ- ees to the floor and made off with over $2,000 in cash. City police Lt. William Beattie said Pizza Hut, 1102 S., Sixth Ave. (U.S. 17), was robbed at about 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, shortly after its Saturday midnight closing. Hardee's Double D Downs Rockledge: Defense and determina- tion paid off for the Wildcats in a double overtime war which got the win the 'Cats needed to earn a trip, S245 Hwy 17 ~ 375-9988 Wednesday Karaoke with Miz Edna Friday & Saturday -' "Midnight Rodeo" Band WPSunday Western Pleasure Karaoke with Robin & Sunnie Now Open to the Public! Everyone Welcome! No membership required! SWe will be open Christmas Eve. Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day I il 11 e ,-x --o to the state football finals i Daytona Beach next weekend. The Wildcats will pla Jacksonville Bolles on Saturday a 1 p.m. for the FHSAA state title. Judith Anne Hunter and Richar Charles Nicholson both of Car: N.C., were united in marriage 6 Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Fir Baptist Church, Cary. The First Baptist Church ( Wauchula was the setting for th marriage of Candace Sylvia Collin and Peter James Preston, o Saturday, Sept. 30. Hospice Ic Need Of Volunteers Good Shepherd Hospice has vo unteer opportunities available in i marketing department. Voluntee are needed both for the speaker bureau and community relations. Anyone who has good present .tion skills and a desire to spread th "good word" of hospice would b welcome to talk to the public at are health fairs' or make presentation about hospice to senior, civic an church groups'as part of the speal er's bureau. Specific hospice trail ing will be provided at no.charge. Volunteers are also needed 1 contact churches, chambers of con merce, businesses and community leaders to update Good Shepher Hospice databases. Other generf office work- could include mailing filing and clipping news article related to hospice. 'Volunteers are needed in Harde County. Contact Pam Yarbrough (863) 551-3923 for more informal tion. Good Shepherd Hospice is a noi profit organization that provide patient and family care in Hardet Highlands and Polk counties fo those coping with the last 1 months ofr a life-limiting illness Good Shepherd Hospice also offei group and.individual grief counsel ing, speakers for civic and fait groups and many volunteer oppoi tunities. Gravitation is not responsib for people falling in love. -Albert Einstei y at d y, in st of ie ns )n WEATHER SUMMARY Rains helped increase depleted soil moisture supplies in most of the Big Bend area, some other northern Peninsula, a few central Peninsula and some southeastern coastal localities during the week of Dec. 5-11. Rainfall ranged from less than a 10th-inch in Immokalee to over 4-1/2inches in Alachua. Temperatures in the major cities averaged normal to three degrees above. Daytime highs averaged in the 70s and 80s while nighttime lows averaged in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Several localities recorded at least one low in the 30s. Jay reported a maximum daily high of 68 degrees and a min- imum daily low of 29 degrees. Frost occurred in several Panhandle and northern Peninsula localities during the week. FIELD CROPS Mostly mild conditions kept sugarcane harvesting active around Lake Okeechobee. Pine tree planting was active in Taylor County. Recent cool, moist weather boosted growth of small grains in the Panhandle and north- ern Peninsula. Soil moisture supplies improved during the week as needed rains fell over southeastern, central, northern and Panhandle areas. Most southern Peninsula localities reported short to adequate supplies while, elsewhere, soil moisture is mostly adequate. Columbia, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, . Osceola, and Brevard counties reported some spots with surplus soil mois- ture. lI- VEGETABLES ts Mostly clear weather around the Palmetto-Ruskin, Immokalee and rs Homestead areas allowed planting and harvesting to proceed at a normal 's pace with growers shipping crops for the holiday market. Rain over the Plant City and Dover areas slowed some. strawberry field work with pick- a- ing slowly gaining momentum. ie Vegetables available included snap beans, cucumbers, eggplant, pep- be pers, radishes, squash and tomatoes with very light amounts of cabbage, ea sweet corn, endive, escarole and okra also marketed. ns id LIVESTOCK k- In the Panhandle, pasture condition is poor to excellent, with most in n- fair condition. Recent rains have greatly improved growing conditions for rye and ryegrass pasture. Winter pasture planting and growth is generally to behind because of earlier dry soils. Most cattlemen began feeding much n- earlier this year because of the drought effects on late grazing in permanent ty pastures and poor growth of earlier planted temporary forage. Hay feeding rd of livestock is active. al Pasture in the northern areas is poor to good, with most in good condi- g, tion. Frost has damaged some pasture. In the central areas, cattle and pas- es ture are in fair condition. The pasture condition is lower due to cold and frost. In the southwest, range condition is mostly fair with soil moisture ,e short to adequate. Statewide, the cattle condition is mostly good. at- a- FRUIT Citrus: Continued rainfall in the northern citrus-producing area totaled n- over 3-1/2 inches, and on the east coast just less than three inches. Other s areas had about an inch or less for the week. Daytime temperatures, at two e,, to three degrees above normal, reached the high 70s to low 80s in all citrus Dr areas. Horticultural practices include limited fertilizing, mowing and spray- 2 ing. The east coast has enough moisture to sustain without irrigation, while s. other areas are lightly irrigating to keep moisture in the soils. rs Harvesting of early and midseason oranges is beginning to pick up, but 1- due to high acids and late maturity it is not at the level it was at this time th last season. A larger percentage of grapefruit is being picked for processing r- this season compared to last season. Other varieties being picked aie Sunburst tangerines and Tangelos. Most of the major packing houses and 12 processing plants are open, with two more processing plants expecting le to open next week.,. in, ~u{at ~e~&J~ s jam-pagetoast~ 12:15 2229c 6B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 The Classifieds- ABOUT Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2.a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices , Pets , Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p KENMORE PORTABLE dishwasher - large size, four cycles, $200. Call 773- 9697. 12:15p 1997 NISSAN TRUCK, good shape, perfect air, $4000. 735-1333, 735-. 1476. 12:15p 1991 GRAND MARQUIS, $800 OBO. 863-375-9957 or 863-443-3146. 12:15p 1986 FORD F350 dually, heavy duty hitch, bed liner, needs motor, $1000. 735-2220. 12:15p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p f 24 Hour Emergency Service 7 days a Week De member ,f Competitive Rates Auto Special , No distance is too far or short!A . 4 Tow to our garage OR to the garage of your choice. (863) 781-1741 2000 Ford F150 XLT One owner, V8, automatic, power windows/locks, cruise, tilt, and CD. Buy any vehicle this month and receive $100.0 coupon for gas! Locally owned and operated by Roger G. Thornton, Lifetime Hardee County Resident 1155 North Hwy 17 Wauchula Office Phone 773-9055 cl12:15-29p i .. . *Nice 3/2 or 2/2 with 2 car garage and guest quarters that can be rented. Complete) remodeled nice detached garage With storage. $179,900. *Briarswood. Beautiful 3/2 with den. Formal sitting room. 10 ft. ceil- ings. open floor plan, 2 car garage,. Great lot. Deed restricted. $349,900. *T"o 22.5 Acre tracts in Western Hardee County. Good homesite. Quiet and peaceful. $13,500 to $15,000 per acre. *67_ beautiful woods and pasture. Conveniently located within one mile of college, Best Western, and Highway 17, in projected growth area. 600 ft. from Peace River. $15,000 per acre. *45 acres Western Hardee County $9,500.00 per acre. *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. LOTS NOW AVAILABLE' 2. 5. 10 acre tracLt available for building sile-. , 1972 FORD MUSTANG, runs good, new brakes, needs some body work, $1500 Firm. 773-4698. 11:17-12:15p BOAT 15' with 55 HP, walk thru wind- shield, $1500. 773-2478. 12:15-22p RANCH HAND needed. 494-7452 evenings or 781-5342 cell. 12:15-22p WELDERS experienced in dragline bucket-repair. Shop and field posi- tions available. Long-term positions, benefits, vacation pay, paid holidays. 941-776-1211 or 863-683-6741. Call 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ask for Shawntel or Gary Norris. 12:15-22c WORK @ HOME. $450-$1500 MONTH PT; $2000-$4500 FT. (303) 292-9960. www.OurAnswer.com 12:15-1:12p ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Excellent communication, computer and office skills required. Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word programs. Ajilon Communication, 916 N. 7th Avenue, Wauchula. 863-773- 5777. 12:15-1:12p BEAUTICIAN (Independent Contrac- tor) needed at Hardee Manor Healthcare Center two days per week. Apply at 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL or call Janice Horton at 773-3231. 12:15c DRIVER Delivery truck for ornamen- tal nursery. Class D CDL required. Apply Peace River Growers, 3521 N. Nursery Road, Zolfo Springs, $9.00 per hour. EOE 12:15-22c For Sale! Secluded Pasture For Sale! 24.25 Acres of secluded pasture S. of Zolfo Springs. $125,000 Call (863)773-2213 12:15tfc John's Painting & Remodeling "Done right the first time" -Free Estimates hu 10% Discount Good through December 25th Cell 863-781-2606 John D. Mayer, Jr. cl12:8,15,22p Cell 863-445-0364 Help Wanted Stock and Meat Cutters. Experience preferred. Applicants must be over 18 and be available to work all hours, and all days. Apply in person at Kash-n-Karry 1113 US H%. 17 S.. Waichula S., c112:8,15c oil Yl-c ,- - HardeeCar Co LAMBERT REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker Buyers Available - BE.\LiIFIUL L\OODED ACREAGE! 2308 square feet, 3B/2Bth CB home. located just outside of lown on 15 acres, fenced, plus a large. in)I siding. 80\80 barn \ith 4 horse stalls, 2 roll up doors, 2 pole barns. man) extras must see to appreciate! $465.500 BRING YOUR SUITCASE! This home is completely furnished and read. for occupancy 2B/IBth, 12x60 M/HI, asher/drser, lawn mower, gas grill, all the extras! $49,900t ROOM TO GROWl in this 2677 sq. ft. stucco home, like new inside with renovations just completed, 3B/2Bth, inside utility, fireplace, convenient location - walk to schools and shopping! $207,000 See this just listed home on 3 large lots, built in 2000, 3B/2Bth, excellent condition, priced right! $80,000 TAKE NOTICE! PRICE CHANGE on this large, 4B/2Bth D/W on 5 ACRES; 2387 total square feet; built in 1998; reduced to $170,000 Lovely 3B/2Bth, frame/stucco home, built with steel trusses, inside utility, fireplace, updated appliances, 10x20 shed, metal roof; located on 5 acres; small pond. $265,000 CONTRACT PENDING , W\ HAT A BONUS! 12x20 wmorkshop/storage space with concrete floor and electricity PLUS a lovely, move-in read. 3B/2Bth, built in 1998, D/W on corner lot; 1328 square feet, new washer and dryer, some furni- ture included. See today! $135,000 PEACEFUL SETTING for this 2B/2Bth home located on 5 acres, convenient location, paved road access, large fish pond and plenty of nice oaks. Won't last long call today! $189,000 REDUCED! 15 acres cleared pasture with small barn and 3B/lBth home; large oaks, paved road frontage. $400,000 GOING, GOING, GONE! This country style home on large, corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/lBth, new roof, large 12x24 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 with electricity; first class work- shop; 4 wells ,on property. $314,900 www. 1ambe SERVICE YOU C ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JC ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL OPPORTUNITYS ASSOCIATE: MIKEY CC ASSOCIATE: DAVID Mc( ASSOCIATE: CHARLOT / Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net D leIoi John von We Need Your Listings! BE THE FIRST to see this charming home located in family neighborhood: great room plan, 3B/2Blhs: 2436 square feet, built in 2000. $170,000 MUiST SEE TO BELIEVE! This 2,500+ custom built home on 5 acres has too many extras to list! 3B/2BIh, built in 2003. Call today to see! 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 service shop. Call for details! Park model D/W M/NH on nicel 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 information. HLUNTERS BE AWARE! Abundant wildlife including turkey.v, 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! COMMER- CIAL PROPERTY Zoned I 2; high traffic area; Call for details! Beautiful, native 5 acres with large oaks, paved road frontage, excellent home site, just minutes from town. i $160,000 rtrealty.net CAN COUNT ON )HNSON.............773-9743 ADAMS ...............781-2413 )LDING............781-1698 CLINTOCK..........781-1226 TE TERRELL......781-6971 REALTOR c112:15c GRANTS COORDINATOR SALARY: $31,980.00 annually Wanted for Hardee County Office of Community Development. Responsible, professional grant work in increasing grant funding for the County and coordinating grant fund projects, Provides technical expertise in com- plying with grant requirements and in the writing of grant proposals. Must be proficient in the use of computer soft- ware, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field, or 2 years experience in grant program management, including experience of analyzing and evaluating financial data. Applications accepted in Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154, until 5:00 p.m., December 22, 2005. Complete job description and Application Forms posted on County web site: www.hard- eecounty.net.EOE-F/M/V 0112:50 *1 -.A I I The December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Clas sifieds 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 VWeL1Itl4 > -e^h.2005 6 Jl -10ipe 4BR/2B, 2165 sq. ft. All a h' e 4- f rnish. 00. 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000. 10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre. We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate Or email us at:theseegroup@earthlink.net 12:15c 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. c112:8,15c NEW LISTING! De' elopers don't miss your chance! 12,000 acres located in Northern Okeechobee County. Near the Interstate. Over 1 mile of Highway frontage. Call Jim for more details or visit jimseerealty.com. NE\V 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! PRICE REDUCED! O ersized 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! 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 sIsiem. 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 cityelectric 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, 410' 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- I. Development potential! Listed at $19,500 per acre! 83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads. Currently zoned FR-i. $20,000 per acre. 122 acres development properly on US 98 near US 27. Presently a good quality citrus growe. 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 will divide! Asking $12,500 per acre. Call for details!. .3,242 ac. of prime development property located in Manatee County, with 3.7 miles of paved road frontage and over 3 miles along the Myakka 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 .Shackelfbord for details! 2,060 ac SR 70 Manatee County ranch/development property. Over 85% tuplands. Two small houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Call Ben Gibson for details. COMMERCIA L PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000! 33 ac commercial de elopment site on Highway 17 North. Lots of poten- tial! Call Joe Smith for price, location and details! Highlands Cotinty! We have listings! Call John Gross for more informa- lion! . WE WANT YOUR LISTINGS! CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY! S.www.jimseerealty.com James V. See, Jr., Broker Sales A .. (a fte Mary, Rollins (863) 773-9673 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 ,Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358 Associates ir hours) Robert Jor Brian Pohl John H. Gi Tanya Dub James V. See, Sr., Broker .rR ies (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563, ross (863) 273-1017 berly (863) 781-3069 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. c112:15c PERSON FOR GENERAL repair and maintenance of trucks, trailers, trac- tors and general farm machinery. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Apply at Buckhorn Nursery, 475 Lamber Rd., Zolfo Springs. (863) 773-6662. 12:15-22c TEACHER FOR 3 year olds, 40 hour week, training preferred. 773-4701 Children's World. 12:15-22c 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 Help Wanted!! Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a positive atti- tude and the ability to learn to service and install petroleum equipment and related services. Electrical, mechanical, and/or construction back- ground a+. Drivers License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O. Box 873 -Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP Heartland Pump and TankCo., Inc. 11:170 tfc THE NUMBER TO KNOW 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Pos!!!!e Rates Fast, Reliable Service. SHil's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green Cl519tfc SRealtor O 220 N. 6th Avenue Ru' i Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ****Back on the Market and Ready for Offers -3 BR/2 BA CB Home in Bowling Green with 2,694 sq. feet heated. Home is located on very nice- ly landscaped large corner lot, very well maintained home with l,ots of extra's. Must see to appreciate.N LS# 179845 Asking $250.000. Excellent Location & Great Home 3 BR/2 BA CB home with approximately 2.200 sq. ft. of living area and a 2 car garage. Located just west of %\auchula on 10= acres. Close to schools, shopping and downtown. Home has new rodf. new insulation, new stucco and fresh paint. Take a look at it today call for your appointment. Asking $469,900. Nature at it's Best Spacious secluded home located offlT Murphy Road in South Western Hardee County. 7.5 acres surrounded by Florida Native woodlands. Stock Pond, several outbuilding and uniquely built dog pens. This is definitely a MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $399,000. 2 Story Home in Riserview Very well maintained 3 BR/2 BA CB with central air & heal. Nicely landscaped yard with front and back screened porch. 1,966 heated square feel. Nlove 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 a $157,000. Per duplex. New Land Listing in Zolfo Springs 5 acres fronting Sasser Road with pond. Great for residential construction or mobile home. Asking $92,500. 5 Acres Fronting Kazen Road Ready for new home construction. Minor Restrictions Asking $110,000. Large Corner Lot 3 BR/2BA Large frame home within Wauchula city limits. Lots of potential. Asking $205,000. 5 Acre Tract Located approximately 4 miles east of Wauchula on the corner of Bailey and Main. Good Location for New Home Construction or Mobile Home. Asking $110,000. , Noey Flores John Freeman Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier Lisa Douglas *AII 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.** WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net /Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts..............(863) 773-9256 Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 c112:15c DRIVER NEEDED. Class A .CDL required. Local delivery. Good pay. DFWP Must have 3 years experience. (863) 781-1318. 12:15p AFTERNOON ASSOCIATES NEEDED: please apply in person. Competitive pay. First Baptist Children's Academy. 773-9185. 12:8-15c 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 PACKING HOUSE laborers and fork lift operators needed. Moye Farms, call Barbara, 773-9671. 12:8-15c 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/20/05 at 10:30 am the following vehicles will be sold for towing and storage charges: Year: 96 Make: Ford Model: 4D VIN#: 1 FALP51 U2TG296034. Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING 377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834. ROBERTS TOWING reserves the right to bid. cl12:15c -mEmER PARKER FILL. DIRT DEMOLITION * Fill Dirt Tree Removal Stump Removal * Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing * *Shell* Clay Top Soil Bulldozer Dump Trucks (863) 735-2415 Quick Holidai Cash! Sell your house to Billy Hill! Billy Hill pays all closing costs! BillY Hill N o Hassle! Quick Closings! Call Billy Hill FIRST (863) 781-1062 cl12:8tfc 10 Excellent secluded homesite at end of county road in Sweetwater. Currently in E&M citrus grove. $14,000/ac! RELAX & ENJOY! This beau- tiful, wooded 52 ac. tract in SW Hardee Co has easy access with dble road frontage. $780,000! Country living in this 3 BR, I bath home sitting on .9 ac. Just east of town $168,000. Remodeled inside. Nice lot with room to grow! 2 BR, I bath home in Bowling Green. Has new roof, subfloors, dry wall, & doors. Large lot, can accommodate second home. $45,000! Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes & I office. $1,000,000! 1 ,2 bath, works 000! Take part and locate your busi- ness in this growing commercial area! 450' on North Florida Ave. Zoned commercial. $360,000! Roomy 5 BR, 3 bath CB home, 3500 SF on 2 acs. $200,000! Two 6 ac. tracts in southern Hardee Co. Deed restrictions, beautiful pasture, one tract has small lake. $120,000 each! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $15,000/ac! RFAUGR A,$RO(ILTU AFTER HOURS KENYjyS NDE Si-1a-. "-DAVID ROYA.L.--.-.-..781-3490' RiCK KIGHT..773-47U`, 'SANDY LARRISON...~~-O130 MONICA UEAS.-.....773-9609' 'MIKE NICHOLSOEJ 6U.S. 4GffWA3( IT"UTK .WLt!CMULA, FL 33873 C1t16.l I 8B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 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 FOUND: Male Pit Bull around Winn Dixie. Please call and describe. 781- 4574. 12:15nc FOUND: Metal clipboard at First Baptist Church, Wauchula. Fell off of black pickup truck on Tuesday morn- Ing. Can be claimed at The Herald- Advocate. 12:15dh The PERSONAL PROPERTY of Chiquita Robinson, Orlando Sambrano, Kelly Barber, Pamela Davis, Rhoda Lanier, Kristin Albritton will be sold to public pursuant to warehouseman's lien: cloths, toys, tools, household items. Said sale will be at Bowling Green Storage, 5018 Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green, FL at 9:00 a.m. Jan. 3, 2006. 12:15-22p PERSONAL PROPERTY of Roy Myrie will be sold to public pursuant to warehouseman's lien: cloths, toys, tools, household items. Said sale will be at B&J MiniStorage, 210 N. 3rd., Wauchula, Florida at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 3,2006. 12:15-22p 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green BOLN GREEN QUICP K LB 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 Classifieds 1937 FIRE ENGINE pedal car. All orig- inal, 95% restored, $100 firm. 773- 0670. 12:15p LINCOLN AC WELDER, 225 amp, $100. 773-2478. 12:15-22p 2003 VICTORY TOURING CRUISER, 17K miles, hard bags, lots of chrome, 2 seats, $8000 Firm. 773-5987 or 445- 0294. 12:8-15p 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 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 LOOKING FOR GOOD homes for 1- male neutered cat, 2 big friendly dogs and 1 Curr dog "hog hunters special." Contact: All Creatures Animal Hospital. 773-9215 12:15-22c T N T FILL PIhT. INC, Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus 'ree 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 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on i 2/22/05 at 10:30 am the following vehicles will be sold for towing and storage charges: Year: 88 Make: Dodge Model: VN VIN#: 2B7GB13Y3JK186293. Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING 377 OLD DIXIE HWY' BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834. ROBERTS TOWING reserves the right to bid. c112:15c I IFP-=V DAY-S H< C COUNTRY! COUNTRY! C OUNTiY! 2 M. & 1 F. American Staffordshire Terrier pups, AKC, shots, health cer- tificate, $200-$400. 767-0028. 12:15p FREE KITTENS, 11 weeks old, great Christmas gifts! (863) 445-0689. 12:15nc 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 We Buy -- AM-SOUTH REALTY -.. 109213% -7-70 IrV402r12, . 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 ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh Real- stat FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre corner lot. Formal living room, game room, fami- ly room, wood-burning fireplace, total- ly remodeled, wood floors, new car- pet, in ground pool, large new pole barn, yard landscaped, $265,000. 863- 781-4055. 12:15-1:12p 2 BR/ 1 BA single wide on 5 acres, $50,000. (863) 781-2091 or (863) 767- 5361. 12:8-1:5p 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 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 AM-SOUTHREALTY AM-SOUTH REALTY This 4/2 new home on 5 acres is just gorgeous, with great open floor plan & beautiful galley kitchen. Outside you will be greeted with the wonderful outdoors of country living. The brand new covered dog pens, with con- crete pad & the 40x40 brand new barn and cross fencing are just the icing on the cake for this home in the outback. For more information contact Michelle at: COLLINS REALTY (863)1990-7512, michelle@dancollins.biz cl12:15c Michelle Williamson Agent Gary Delatorre Broker (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627 IAKING REAl ESTATE REAL EASY.'" Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 An IpendtenOwmdaidOpematedMbetofCokl BankerRdeaEsateCorpfraim Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Dane Hendry Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY HWY 17 FRONTAGE, Bowling Green north. Great loca- tion. $249,900. RETIREMENT OR SMALL FAMILY, well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath'dblw MH with central AC/H, screened porch and more in quiet neighborhood. Close to schools and shopping. $74,500. 24 ACRES GREAT FOR HUNTING AND RECREATION. Cabbage palms, oaks and secluded. $6,000 per acre. WOODED 6.6 ACRE TRACT building site for convention- al home or mobile home. $118,800. SERENE SURROUNDINGS 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 8 acres. Large barn and more. $195,000. HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 PRICE REDUCED, OWNER SAYS SELL this 3B 1B home on South 7th Avenue, Wauchula., Fenced back yard. Great condition and location. $104,500. STARTER HOME in good neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 1 bath in excellent condition. $110,000. 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 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. RN, Clinical Team Leader Responsible for the direct care provided by the interdisciplinary team to home-bound patients in Highlands and Hardee counties. Requires one year of supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. RN, Case Manager Seeking a compassionate nurse to provide quality end-of-life care to patients in the nursing home and ALF setting. Requires excel- lent assessment and pain man- agement skills. Monday-Friday, 8a-5p. LPN Weekends Seeking a compassionate LPN to provide continuous care at the bedside of our patients on a full- time basis. Three 12-hour days (Friday-Sunday), 8p-8a. LPN Evenings Caring LPN needed to provide continuous care at the bedside of our patients on a full-time basis. "Monday-Friday, 12a-8a. Rotates one weekend per month. 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. EOE, DWFP c112:15c 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. c112:8-29c D NEW LISTING! 1170 Fish Branch Road, 10.88 acres. Includes 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and Quonset hut building. $225,000. HOME WITH A HEARTH, feel the Warmth of the fireplace through the winter months in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath CB home. Fenced yard, screened porch, central AC/H and more. $138,500. PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY close to Wauchula city limits. $350,000. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 includes commercial and Fesidential lots. $138,000. BEAUTIFUL OAKS surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 5.7 acres. $140,000. HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build- ings. $389,900. LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. $599,999. LARGE LOT corner of.Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling Green. $200,000. PARTIALLY REMODELED 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Riverview subdivision. New roof and more. $110,000. c112:15c "1" I -rr~I~---------- L-~T~ afi^^^-.. December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B The Classifieds- 1996 CLASS-C WINNEBAGO Minnie Winne D L, 29 ft., 34k miles, non- smoker. Coleman roof a/c, self con- tained, tilt wheel, electric step, power windows, trailer hitch, furnace, Onan generator, security system, rear cam- era, awning, TV antenna w/booster, smoke detector and LP gas detector, cherry wood interior, tub/shower, walk around queen bed, microwave and oven. Price $22,000 telephone 863- 773-9420. 12:15-22p Short Time Job Bankruptcy,* Repo Slow Pay Just meet our easy requlrmmnts and you am condiorWInlly APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monthly payment Compfte Rates- Not Buy Hir-Pwv e,. L Establahed CredittLate Model Ca & Truck Call nowor your cdt approval, on our 24 hr. toll free HOTUNE 1-.00-8 061 You must meit our lender's credit standlards. Income and equity rqurment r 0 18 55 0 Lonestar General Contractor Lic.# RG291103615, Locally owned and operated Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic needed F/T for SMR Aggregates mining company. Ability to repairs plant and heavy equipment. Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical sys- tems. Previous experience as heavy equipment or plant mechanic. Email qualified resumes to human.resources @smrranch.com attn: HR EOE Drug Free cl12:15c r Citrus Removal Land Clearing backhoe Work ond Digging- Ditch Cleaning riveway pebble Rock, etc. References Provided Upon Shawn Rimes (863) 781-0412 Agnet 158*17*9761 , Requests cl8:.8tfc WE 1)0 OIT ALL ...and we A W Y S do it for 9; I ' ; Billy Ayers Tire Technician HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 /Se Habie Espanoll C J*l E 863 863 rail their New and Used URE AND' We do Semi-Tires Trailer Tires! / #1 Tag ream in Town! ,, ,**- . ome give ' SDonna Eures S a try! Secretary -773-0777 16 REA Rd. Wauchula -773-0727 (across from Wal-Mart) .... i 10 ACRE HOME SITES ready to build, minutes from Wauchula schools & shopping. Owner financing available. 813-477-0647. 12:15p 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 RV w/30' ROOM in Crystal Lake Village. 767-8822. 12:15-22c "1988" 33 FT. MOBILE TRAVELER, 67K, generator, twin roof air, fully, loaded, excellent condition, $8,600. 863-781-6848. 12:8-1:5p HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com c112:15c 0o$RE-OPEN Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday *Restro om s Water Electric Bowling Green Flea arkit t 781-1062 o10:20 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) 2 9x7 Roll-ups, 1 Entry Door, (picture shown) 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab installed $16,985 - We Custom Build (We are the Factor-) - Niets or Exceeds Florida W ind Code 800-920-1601 - Many Sizes Available METAI SYSTEMS, LLC - Florida "Stamped" Engineered METAL SYSTEMS, LLC Drawings (Included) c112:8-29c www.metalsystemsllc.com 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. RN's B & C shift. Rate of pay $28-32 per hour. 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. 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. c112:15tfc 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 DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer)1:tf 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 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. Croomns- 773-0637. 2:24tfc PARK MODEL 13'x32' in Crystal Lake Village. 767-8822. 12:15c 2-20 BEDROOMS, houses, trailers, $300/wk+, Espanol. 863-773-2179; 863-370-2393; 863-245-1112; 863-773- 6616. 12:8-1:5p 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 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 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 ci12:8,15c Controller/Office Manager Crown Ford, Wauchula, Florida has an immediate' opening for an experienced controller/office manager. Crown Ford is part of the Crown Auto De.alership group, a family owned and operated business with corporate offices in Pinellas County since 1969. This position requires a strong back- ground in the automotive business and reports directly to the Group Controller. Top pay and benefits (medical, dis- ability, dental, 401K) are all part of the package. If you feel you have the right qualifications for this position, please send your resume to Donna Pencosky, 727-522-4539 (fax), or email donnap@crowncars.com n- phone-727-527-5731, ext. 2204. .. 12:15c COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SALARY $30,098.70 annually Grant Funded Position: 36 45 months Wanted for Hardee County Office of Community Development. This is a responsible professional position that performs technical and administrative work to support the Hardee County's housing grant activities. Perform and/or assist in performing detailed sur- veys of housing urits that have been selected for rehab to identi- fy specific repairs necessary to bring the housing unit up to code. Must have knowledge of County, State and Federal directives and regulations -of the programs for community development and housing or planning activities. Must be proficient in the use of computer software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. High School Diploma or GED, (Associates degree preferred). 2 years experience actively participating in either housing or community development as a rehab specialist, building inspector or commu- nity development technician. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154, until 5:00 p.m., December 22, 2005. Complete job description and Application Forms posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. EOE- F/M/V. 112:15c HOUSES, STORE FRONTS, ware- houses, auction-house, storage, sal- vage yard, garages, shops. 773-6616. 12:8-1:5p 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 WAREHOUSE, SEVERAL DIFFERENT sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses. 773- 6448. 12:15c TRAILS PARA RENTAR llame. (863) 399-3333. 12:15-22p LOT IN WAUCHULA city limits, w/city water and electric. Prefer corner lot, ready to build a house. (863) 735- 1991. 12:15-1:12p HOT WATER HEATERS, inside/out- side doors & windows, central air units, bunk beds, king and regular bed. We have gas cook stoves. Lot of other stuff. Edna's Place. 12:8-15c SATURDAY: Oasis RV Park, corner of School Rd. & 66 if rain clubhouse, 8- ?? 12:15p SATURDAY: 747 Popash Rd., Wauchula. Chair, sofa table, coffee table, china closet. 773-2396. 12:15p THURS. & FRI.: 8-?, 2324 Gebhart Rd., Wauchula. Clothes, TV. 12:15p THURS., FRI., SAT.: 3005 Brentwood, 9-? New and used knives, jewelry, clothes. 12:15p FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8-? 608 Kentucky St., Wauchula. Some Avon, misc. 12:15c SATURDAY, Golfview, 1656 Dena Circle, clothes, furniture & misc. 12:15p SATURDAY: 7-12, 2136 Ralph Smith Rd. 12:15p The Hera pld ']-Advocate[ ] lq [ Ir U S.. "OnTheJob .__ RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor * Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 . I ~-L L __ ______ __,__ ____ BillI ReschkehT I I CUU-M2192.5 0If c14:21tfc gZa 10B The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 Senior Linebacker Red Zone Player By LAUREN RAULERSON For The Herald-Advocate Hardee High School senior Jose Salvador, has been nominated as an Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year. The Red Zone is the 20 yards out from each end zone on a football field. Whenever the opposing team's offense is in the Wildcats' Red Zone, the unruly Wildcat defense is forced to hold its oppo- nent from scoring. The Red Zone is a dangerous and stressful place for the defense because the chances of the other team scoring raise tremendously. This is the fifth year Old Spice has recognized high school football players "who go above and beyond the .call of duty," a recent press. release states. Jose Salvador is among this elite group of young men who are exceptional football players, especially in the Red Zone. "The program honors athletes who are able to elevate their play and step up when the heat is really on," the press release says. Salvador, whose friends call him "Moose," has played varsity foot- ball for two years and is an inside linebacker. Players are nominated by their leadership, desire and performance on and off the field. Head coach Derren Bryan, like other high school coaches across the country,. nominated a player of their team who,best exemplified these charac- teristics. Salvador leads the team in tack- les and is tied for first with two other players for the most sacks. He has made 85 tackles this season, 65 of them unassisted, recovered two fumbles.- and sacked quarterbacks seven times. However, his greatest credential would have to be being a member of one of the most victorious fopt- ball teams Hardee Senior High School has ever seen as well as the most powerful defense in the dis- trict. As a nominee, 'Salvador will receive a certificate to. acknowl- edge his accomplishment. He is also eligible to be selected-as one of the 50 national Players of the Year who will each be named Red Zone Players of the Year. Those 50 winners will receive a plaque and other awards. Out of those 50-\.inne'rs. one will be selected as the national Red Zone Player of the Year and be honored in a full-page feature in USA Today in February. "We're .very proud of him," Bryan' says about Salvador's accomplishments. When asked'how he felt about the nomination,; Salvador said, "I'm surprised, ove'r- Salvador whelmed." During the two years Salvador was a member of the Wildcats, they never lost a regular season game. "Winning became a natural feel- ing," he says; What makes Salvador most sad about losing the regional semi-final playoff game is that he. will not be able to practice with his teammates anymore. , Salvador takes pride in being part of such a notorious defensive program. He' enjoys playing defense because he would rather "hit" than "run. * Many-times, a game 'hinges'on the team's defensive performance. A worthy example, was the' nail- biter DeSoto game. Moose tells the' defensive story of this year's close game against the Wildcats' greatest rival. , "Our defense is proud. In the' huddle at the DeSoto game, we knew we had to stop them arid shut, down their offense," Salvador states, showing the adrenaline and heart the Wildcat defense possess- es. While Salvador takes pride in the position he plays, being a member of the team as a %w hole is what has' benefited him the most. He has found the ability to lead as a cap- tain of the team and has learned: respect through the respect he holds for his coaches. Salvador plans on attending col- . lege and would like to pursue foot- ball. He is currently enrolled in AP Calculus, AP American Govern- ment and English Honors as well as other college preparatory classes. He has also been a member of the National Honor Society since he was a sophomore. While Salvador's high school Football career has ended, he has taken many life lessons from being a member of such a remarkable team.. The demonstration -of. many of those lessons attributes has won him the nomination as Hardee High School's Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year. Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT, INC. Fill Dirt Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 CLAN UP Rock Driveways/Cutverts Mobile: cl8:4tfc . Sand Zolfo Springs (941) 456-6507 Carol Tomblin CAROL'S Owner ..POOL SERVICE 0~ Year Experience- Certifled & Insurnd Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4:28tfc PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobeaf orvieo Tree Trimming Complete Tree Rmoval, ,FREE ESTIMA TES* (863) 781' Aeeapt M/Cs' V128 After Thoughts By C.J. Mouser There are many options for getting rid of mice, and now that cold( weather is here and mice are coming inside, it's time to consider the choi es. You can buy poison or spring traps dr, if you're squeamish, humane traps. That way .you can tote the little freeloaders away from the house and turn them loose which makes it easier on the conscience but pretty much ensures that they will turn around and come right back in. After weighing all the options, we settled on glue traps. They're rela- tively clean, reasonably priced and efficient. But the rub is and there's always a rub what's the next step after you find that furry little creature mired down in the goo? My preferred reaction is to leave it where I found it and pretend that I don't know a thing about it. If it gets to squeaking too loudly, I take the broom and slide it to where I can't hear it. I know that's an obvious ostrich approach, but I can live with it. Someone braver will eventually dispatch the little squeaker to mouse heaven. If my daughter, Jillian, finds them, however, you can bet there's going to be an all-out war. Between human.. and glue trap. Jillian is a sensitive girl and can't stand to see an animal suffer, even a nasty, dirty little mouse. Jillian was home alone the other day and, naturally, a mouse chose that particular time to not be able to resist the peanut butter bait on the glue trap under the stove. Once he realized what he'd done, he set to squealing for all he was worth, which roused Jillian from her television stupor. I didn't have to be there to see what happened next, because I've done it myself. First comes denial: "I didn't really hear a mouse squeaking" while chewing on a thumbnail. The mouse will invariably squeak back loud enough to rattle the rafters. "OK, that was definitely a mouse," rising from the couch to follow the telltale, shrieking to the trap, only to stand and gaze down at the squirmi- ing little animal which is begging for a hasty rescue so that it can.get back into the bag of potatoes in the bottom of the' pantry. Then comes anger: "Why did this have to happen when I was here?!" All the while' this mouse is wailing for all it's worth and really putting the pressure on. "You just gonna stand there, or are you going to do some- thing about this?!" Then comes the realization that, dang it, despite what you know. about mice and their creepy habits, they're cute ... and pretty well so helpless. Finally the "savior instinct" kicks in with a vengeance and the next thing you know you're frantically trying to figure out how to set the little bugger free without anyone finding out about it. Deep in your heart you know it's the classic contradiction. You buy a trap, bait it and set it out, and if the moon is in the seventh sun and there's a full solar eclipse in Maui and all the elements are perfectly in tune, you actually catch a mouse. And suddenly all you can think about is putting his tiny little world back in order, complete with an apology and your fondest best wishes for a lengthy, healthy life. Been there, done that. ' So I didn't have to' actually see Jill take out the vegetable oil and set about freeing this mouse. I didn't have to see her hold it under the kitchen faucet and wash away the goo and the oil. I didn't have to witness her putting it in her pocket until it was dry and fluffy and had stopped shiver- ing. I didn't have to watch-her carry it tenderly out to the yard and pat it on its tiny head and advise it to "steer clear of traps from now on, you little dummy, and don't you dare tell a soul what I've done or I'll kill you myself." I don't know what it is that causes this completely irrational reaction to what should be a simple solution to a serious problem, but I'd be willing to bet that all across the country this same scenario plays itself out over and over again. NEW 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB- V8 Auto., Air, PW/PJL, Tilt/Cruise, CD. Stk.#06304 Red Tag Price $23,109 Original List $28,520 NEW 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT 2 DOOR LS Auto., Air, CD. Stk.#1033 Red Tag Price $13,763 Original List $15,420 Human nature being what it is, I sincerely doubt if there will ever be a - truly efficient and effective mouse trap that requires any human participa- tion in the demise of said mouse short of a trap that will vaporize them into thin air the second they step on it. Jill and me .. we're willing to wait. -, As we respond with caring,and vision to all work, we develop our capacity to respond fully to all of life. Every action generates pos- er itive energy which can be shared with others. c- -Tarthang Tulku FOR LEASE gas & 17 in Wauchula. Call John Knightly or Bill Burnett @ (813) 681-4279. cll2:15,22c Convenience Store w/CITGO diesel, located on Hwy. Temporary or Permanent Personnel and Payroll Services SLABORW 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 -. _-- + .. 10:21tfc J-N-T's MOWING SERVICE Jimmy & Tammy McNabb Licensed & Insured Office 863-735-2902- Cell 863-781-6703 Nextel 161*149209*3* Fax 863-735-0126 Specializing in Lot Clearing Fence Building Small Bush Removal Dirt Work Bush Hogging Pasture/Grove Mowing c112:15-1:5p MY FLORIDA LANDSCAPE SERVICE *Landscape Enhancements *Mulching *Irrigation Repair 'Tree Work *LAWN Care *Storm & Debris Cleanup 863-6 Local For all your landscape needs 32-2102. 863-773-0817 ..y .wne L i.ese .n, , CHEVROLET Oldsmobile. LI- ..--L.. 6 *. .# a 1......hau, mm II UI W U IU. vw .,4*,u s s,- For Mee Flrd Fort Meaifde, Florida 205 N. Charleston (863) 773-2530 (863) 285-8131 NEW 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOELS V8, Auto., Air, PW/PL, Tilt/Cruise, CD, XM Satellite Radio. Stk.#06001 Red Tag Price $30,052 Original List $37,835 NEW 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO CREW CAB Auto., Air, PW/PL, Tilt/Cruise. 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Stk.#1013A $16,995 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX V 6, auto, air, pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD. Stk.#5077 $15,995 *All rebates and Incentives assigned to dealer. APR Is W.A.C. for up to 60 months. All prices are plus tax, tag and $149.95 dealer fee. 12:15c Our selection of trucks, prices and customer service makes it worth the drive to Bob Elliott's Greenwood Chevroletl OVER 250 NEW CHEVROLETS ---ALL ON SALE Technical Assistant Specialist PT consultant with associates or higher degree in early childhood education or related field wanted to provide technical assistance and men-L toriig to pre-kilndergarteri teachers.'. Flexible schedule up to 20 hours'week. Local travel required,_ requi e Email -resume to.' rgrahaamCelcfloridashearlarid.org' or fax to (863) 767-1007. ci128,15c Over 100 Used In Stock I vii u esiea:w waiern m o I afly Owned Insured , Licensed E: I a i Licensed a' Insured' December 15 005, The Herald-Advocate 11B WHAT A RIDE! Growth Choices Challenge Wauchula PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY Crown Ford of Wauchula recently received a Ford GT in a Ford dealer lottery. About 200 dealers were in the running for 20 cars, and Crown was one of the winners. Mike Mathis, who is the gen- eral manager at Crown, said he tried to sell the car locally at first but was unsuccessful. He then put it bn EBay and sold it for $166,000 to a man in Japan. Pictured behind the car from left are Chuck Taylor, Mike lanaro, Ann Flynn, Mike Mathis and Kimberly Mathis. CRACKER TALES COLOR TESt PHO rT.' Standing beside a weatherworn fishing boat, Leo Gillis discusses his life as an independent com- mercial catfisherman for "Catfish: Folkways and Traditions," a program hosted recently by the Museum of Florida Art and Culture at South Florida Community College in Avon Park. The pre- sentation was part of the museum's ongoing exhibit. "Catfish, Moonshine. Cattle on the Peavine," which reflects on pioneering people who continue to make their livings from enterprises that have been the "backborq of the state's economy. The exhibit runs through Jan. 28. A forum on "Catfish and Cattle: History and the Environment" will be presented at 12:30 'p'ni on Jan. 13 at the SFCC University Center. A discussion on "Moonshine" will conclude the lecture series at 7.30 p.m. on Jan. 20 at The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Rezones, impact fees and city- county cooperation are part of plan- ning for a multitude of new housing developments. The majority of Monday night's Wauchula City Commission meet- ing was taken up with those three topics, as County Manager Lex Albritton and City Manger Rick Giroux sparred briefly over cooper- ation on city-county water -and wastewater systems. Of a half dozen requests for rezoning, only one was denied. Marshall Nuccio, a former coun- cilman and mayQr and owner of Family Business Service on the corner of Palmetto Street and North Eighth Avenue, asked to change his adjacent property to C-2 to allow him to place several climate-con- trolled storage units. Nuccio said the property was zoned C-2 when he bought it and there is commer- cial use on all three sides of his property. Giroux said it was spot zoning in an area designated as Historic Center zoning which was created in 1992 and mini-warehouses would not be compatible with that. Commissioners Troy Brant and Jerry Conerly both abstained from voting on the matter as they have businesses in the area. Although the request was denied, Nuccio was advised to work with the Historic Preservation Board on what he could do with the property. He said he wished he had been told that to begin with. ' The rezone sparked discussion of altering the Historic Center, which extends from the north side of Orange Street to the south side of Palmetto Street. There are busi- nesses on the south side of Orange Street and north side of Palmetto. Commissioners wondered if the zone should be extended to both sides of those streets. The other rezones approved also included an ordinance to amend the city's' Future Land- Use Plan to accommodate those zoning changes. One changed the Lambert parcel at -Terrell Road and Louisiaha Street from county Agricultural-1 to city Farm- Residential (F-R). Commissioner Ken Lambert abstained from voting' due to a conflict of interest. Another chlianged Reynolds Allen parcels along U. S. 17 northbound lanes from F-R to C-2, (Highway Commercial/Light Manufacturing) and from A-I' to C-2.' Another changed the city's adjacent parcel to C-2 to be compatible. The final rezone approved was for the Vance property east of U. S. 17 North and west of South First Avenue from F-R to C-2. An adja- cent Vance property was rezoned from F-R to R-3 (multi-family resi- dential). A public hearing on a proposed ordinance to create a five-mile- wide service area to provide water and wastewvater utilities was contin- ued because it did not take into account the Zolfo Springs utility extension to a proposed subdivision at SR 64 and South Florida Avenue. Albritton also said there had to be some arrangement for the 1,000 homes Florida German Citrus is planning in the Vandolah area. The county's Vandolah Wastewater Plan could service them, but currently water is provided through an inter- local agreement with the city. Conerly, former city administra- tor, favored cooperation. "There should be no 'duplication of effort' between the city and county water and wastewater services. It's a major investment for growth and we need to get together and partici- pate together in costs and service areas. It will take a lot of dialogue at each step to come together with- out conflict and without duplicat- ing." Giroux said, "The only reason I'm not jumping on that bandwag- on is that if something is done wrong it will castrate the city's investment (in development). Ad valorem and other tax revenue pro- vides for parks, streets and law enforcement, We need impact fees and utility revenue. We have to get healthy first (financially) before we are in a position to collaUorate." Lambert wondered what poten- tial developers should be told about obtaining utilities for their projects. Giroux said for most it would be late 2008, "if we move expeditious- ly," on expansion of the city's wastewater plant from one million to three million gallons a day. Several developments already in the works, Orange Walk, Hidden Creek, Village Oaks and Valencia Oaks, may be accommodated by early- or mid-2006 if a stormwater infiltration leak is found and if the state approves a 10 percent increase in the city's wastewater plant capacity. Although there has been talk of a workshop or two on impact fees, those workshops may not happen until early January because of con- flicts in holiday schedules. Lambert called for it as soon as possible, perhaps next week, to "not impair growth, but enhance it. "He and other commissioners were concerned that if impact fees were too high (suggested at $6,500), they would discourage first-time home buyers in the area from considering it. Perhaps a phased approach would be better, they said. Others said one raise would be better. 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This offer is only valid for new certificates, and new money and is not available on certificate renewals. The maximum certificate amount allowed per member is $100,000.00. The Annual Percentage Yield advertised is based on the assumption that funds will remain in the certificate until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. A,$5.00 minimum savings account is required for membership with MIDFLORIDA Federal Credit Union. This offer is not open to institutional investments. Wauchulai49o0 Hwy. 17N./ Tower-Lakeland 129 S. Kentucky Ave. / Central Lakeland 1551 Gary Road / Hollingsworth 3008 S. Florida Ave. / South Lakeland 6040 S. Florida Ave. "SS .. 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Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Tues Fri TBA Tues Fri Tues Thurs Fri Tues Thurs Fri Thurs Fri Tues Fri TBA 11/29 12/1 12/6 12/8 12/13 12/16 12/27-30 1/3 1/6 1/10 1/12 1/.13 1/17 1/19 1/20 1/26 1/27 1/31 2/2 2/7-11 @Braden River @Mulbern- Saras, -i Booker @Lake Placid @Lakeland Mulberry @Manatee 3 games @Sebring Braden River @Sarasota Booker @DeSoto Avon Park @ Palmetto @ Avon Park DeSoto Palmetto Sebring Lakeland Lake Placid @Lake Placid Districts Seniors Thelinor ("Lino") Jena Robbie Jones Hwy. 17, Wauchula Hardee Car Co. "Buy Here Pay Here" 773-6667 BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL Palmetto St., Wauchula 773-9451 MVIos.aic FLORIDA HOSPITAL SWauchula ,ty AaTich,,sjGfil w.. : ' Chevrolet Nye-11 He There CHRY SLEER DRIVE & LOVE CHEVROLET 1405 Hwy. * CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP FL7 South Wauchula 773-4744LA 17 South Wauchula 773-4744 '06 Girls Basketball Kneeling (from left): Joia Jones, Christina Jena, Sherise Jones, Sabrina Holmes. Standing: Thelicia Jena, Kim Cummins, Santresa Harris, Gloria Salis, Clara Lambert, D.K. Davis. Back Row: Assistant Coach George Heine and Head Coach Don Gray. Tues Thurs Tues Thurs Mon Tues Fri Tues Fri , Tues Fri Tues, Fri Tues Fri. Tues Fri Mon Tues Thurs Week of HHS Varsity Basketball Schele 11/8 @Sebring Tip-Off "A 11/10 @Sebring Tip-Off 4 F BBA 11/15 Frostproof 6/7:30. 11/17 @Sebring ,-6/7:30 11/21 @Evangel Chr. (var.only) 6:30 11/29 Braden River 6/7:30 12/2 @Sarasota Booker 6/7:30 12/6 Avon Park 6/7:30 12/9 @Palmetto 6/7:30' 12/13 .DeSoto 6/7:30 12/16 @Heaitland Christian 6/7:30 1/3 1/6 1/10 1/13 1/17 1/20 1/23 1-124 1/26 1/30 Sebring @Braden River Sarasota Booker @Avon Park Palmetto @DeSoto Heartland Christian Evangel Chr. (var. only) @Frostproof @Sebring Districts 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6:30 6/7:30 TBA Seniors Joia Jones,Thelicia Jena, Kim Cummins, Santresa Harris, Farm Credit *a of Southwest Florida 1311 N. Hwy. 17 Florida w773-3201 www.farnmcreditswfl.com 2807 Ralph Johns Rd. KRAOUSE Wauchula GROVE SERVICE. INC. BURTON & BURTON P.A. 773-3241 Wauchula Pawn & Gun 317 N. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-0050 FUNERAL HOMES S 773-9773 Dennis and Deborah Robarts, owners 773-4113 3 M..d. Se Habla Espanol "The Pricemaker" 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) '05 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 TBA 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 6/7:30 TBA '05 I I I - /?4 u(c) Ildclits 94 The Herald-Advocate IUSPS,571-.7S0 Thursday, December 15, 2005 *****X*****) **********3-DIGIT 935 05-08-03 17P UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY WEST GAINESVILLE FL 32611 Talent Show Produces 'Star Idols' Hardee Manor Healthcare Center has announced the Star Idol win- ners from its "Watch The Stars Come Out" Kidz Talent Show held Nov. 18 at the Agri-Civic Center. Hardee Manor hosts this special talent show each year in apprecia- tion of all Hardee County schools for the job they do in supporting the nursing home. "Students come in and give con- certs, gifts and even volunteer their time to our residents. In return, we wanted to nost a talent show for them," explains Marketing Direct- or, Yolanda Esquivel.I. "It was a wonderful family night out, and it was enjoyed by every- one. Every child did a wonderful job," adds Administrator Janice Horton. With the crowds cheering and applauding, each student had a chance to be a star on stage for the evening. This .year the nursing home implemented "Star Idol," which is similar to "American Idol." Each student was scored on his perfor- mance by a panel of three judges. "It was'wonderful. I love doing this and watching all the different performances. These kids are so tal- ented you never know what the next student will be doing on stage. That's what makes it so much fun," says Lisa. Rodriguez, who is the advocate for the Alzheimer's Association and wanted to be a judge for the evening. "I want to come back -nd be a judge again. I'm going to bring my two kids with me next year so they can see all of these performances," she adds. The two other judges were Judy Murphy, director of human resources at Hardee Manor, and Daisy Negron, physical therapy assistant. Taking the "Star Idol" Award home from the elementary schools was little 7-year-old Desiree Ford of North Wauchula Elementary School. Desiree sang her way into the judges' hearts with the tune "Cinderella." Junior High "Star Idol" winner was Elizabeth Deloera. She per- formed "A Moment Like This." "Star Idol" for the senior high level was Christina Esquivel, who is a senior. She performed the song "I Need You To Love Me" in sign language.' In the instrumental division, hon- orable mention was given to 9-year- old Karlee Henderson from Wauchula Elementary School. Karlee performed "Bile Them Cabbage Down" on violin. All students received a gift cer- tificate for performing compliments of McDonald's, Burger King and Pizza Hut. The three Star Idol win- ners received a trophy plus $50 cash. Hardee Manor's next community event will be the "Little Miss Hardee Manor Pageant" on Jan. 31. It is open to fifth-grade elementary school girls. Emcee for the pageant will be Superintendent of Schools Dennis Jones. For more informa- tion, call Yolanda Esquivel at the nursing home, 773-3231, or cell 445-0097. COURTESY PHOTO Star Idols are (from left) Karlee Henderson, honorable mention; Desiree Ford, elementary schools; Elizabeth Deloera, jur ior high; and Christina Esquivel, senior high. P' 408 east 91ai nteet aflacAta '' y ,Lessons, Instruments, Accessories, Kindermusic, & Piano Tuning Piano, Violin, Guitar, all Band Instruments i(863) POP- TUNE 9:29tfc MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY! Call in DAILY for a short Bible message. 12:15: : '.1 PHOTO BY JIM KELLY English Chrysler, Podge, Jeep of Wauchula, on Dec. 1 presented a check for $475 to Bowling Green Elementary School. The Dodge division of Daimler Chrysler donated $50 to Bowling Green Elementary for expenses involved in hosting the event and an additional $5 for each demonstra- tion drive completed. Dodge Magnum, Dodge Durango, and Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab vehicles were provided for parents and friends to test drive and examine. English provided the vehicles, and volunteers from the dealership were on hand to assist. "Drive for the Kids is a great program. We'rB. interested in helping the schools, and everyone has a good time," said Kevin Hanchey, sales manager of English Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep. From left are school principal David Durastanti, assistant principal Kathy Clark, and Kevin Smith of English. 7 Need A Re', 6C reer,9 tm a& 4/a/ uc at, FIE LDS E UIPMENT Hwy. 17 South Zofo Springs 735-1122 . torowid e Holidag Discounts , All Bikeso, Triko4s and Do you want to start a new career, but don't have time for a four-year degree? Need to upgrade your current skills for a promotion? Are you a high school graduate who wants to go into one of many occupational/ technical fields? SFCC offers several College Credit, Occupational Certificate, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Science degree programs. Programs include: * Accounting Applications * Automotive * Cosmetology. Corrections Officer Electronics Technology Nursing Assistant and more! Stop by today, and find the program that's right for you. The journey from a job to a satisfying career starts at SFCC! SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Register Now! Classes Start Jan. 9 For more information on this and other programs, call (863) 453-6661, 773-3081, 465-5300, or 494-7500. 1215c SI C'C i an Iii E() inStitution. SF(C' i, accdiltcd by ti ( nltn siult an (,a Oiigt or the Southem AnsuAiciation tCollges land Schoa (1s66 SatUwira) L1ane, ikcaatur, GA M), tel. 4Ut4-679-4501iit i ,toawrd asso~tciate degv es. nialeuts. and dipinants. 326 15S , ~7~q N--- (1\N C-)' (;k: 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. ISunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship Ist & 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. Disciplqship ..................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 S. 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..........1...10:30 a.m Sunday Evening 6 00 p.m. Wed Pra)er Mecung 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 Traih & Choirs.........5:30 p.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer ....... ...........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green, S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9.45 am Morning Worship II 00 a.m. 'ouLh Fellowsuhp .... .... 5.00 pm 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. IGLESlA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Serv. De PredicacionI 1 -00 p m. Martes Estudio Biblico .... 7.00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil 7-00 p.m. Jueves Ser\. De Predicacion 7-00 p m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward SL 375-4228 or S773-9019 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 SLt. Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Sern ice. II 00 a.m. Evening Se ice. .7.00 p m Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser. 7:00 p m. Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p m. MNIT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday) School. 9 45 a m Morning Worship ... II 00 a.m * Disciples Training ...............5:00 p.m. ' Evening Worship... ... .........:..700 p.m. Wednesday Pra)er 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 ..................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .... ...............7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7.. 00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 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 ......................6:09 p.m. Wednesday Prayer..................:.6:00 p:m ON.\ 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. 101 00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 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 Morning Service. 10.00 ia.m. ISunda,. E\eninv .,,orshin 1 00 a m ,'-\\ed Night Seric Sarurdac Pra jr CHAt R BAPTI 6885 State RoE Sunday School Morning Worship. Evening.Worship Wed. Evening Woi CHURCH 201 S. Florid 7 Bible Stud) Worship Service . Wednesday ... CHURCH Will 7 Sunday Morning V Sunday Bible Clas Sunday) Evening WV Wed Night Bible Men's Leadership 2nd Sunday of M CHUR Martin Li 74 CHIRR OF THE 807 CHURCH 01 OF LATTE 630 Hanche Sacrament Meeting Sunday School .. Priesthood COMNIMUI NI 903 Suinm Sunday School Sunday Morning Sunday Night ... Wednesday Night.. ENDTIME CRO 501 N. 9th & G Sunday School Morning Ser- ice Evening Service.. 'Wed. Bible St. & Yt Fri. Night (Holy Gh The following merchai ',,, urge you to attend Your chosen house of woi this Sabbath 7i a /: ." . Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East ( P: ^ Box 780-*.' '''' ** 'Z 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 BA PTIST 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 1USION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical..................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a,m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m.. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service..... .................10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZA RE NE '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 M ISSIONAR BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King AMe. 773-6556 Sunday School 9.30 am Morning Ser ice ..... I I 00 a m. Evening Worship 600 p m Tues. Youth MNlinistry Meeting/ 'Bible Study 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...... ...... .....11:00a.m. Evening Service 5.00 p.m. Wednesday Activities ...6.00 p.m. p" I I .. , e Worhip 00 pm FLO FIRST ASSEMBLY S0 p ni OF GOD CHURCH ILIE CREEK 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386. ST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9-00 a m ad 64 East 773-3447 Sunday Morning Worship 10 45 a m 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. ..............:.....11:00 a.m. Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m. ..... 00 p.m Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.m. rship .... 7 00 p.m STHE GOSPEL TABERNACLE H OF CHRIST Pentecostal, a Ave..& Orange St. 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 73-9678 Morning Service.................10:00 a.m. ...1000a m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. 11 00 am '-. Wednesday Service..... ....7:00 p.m. 7 700 p m . HEARTLAND H OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Duke Road 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 73-2249 Coffee & Donuts ...................9:00 a.m. Vorship ... 9'30 a m. Sunday School. 9 30 a.m. s ...... I 1:30 am. Worship 1 10:30 a.m. Vorslup ... 6-00 pm. Wed. Night Dinner.......... ......;6:00 p.m. Class ........ 7 00 p.m Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. & Training Class Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 700 p.m. lonth .... ..4 00 p.m. CH OFGOD IGLESIA DE DIOS either King Bld. PENTECOSTAL, M.I. " 7-0199 d. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz CH OF GOD Mattes : 7:30 9:00'p.m. FIRST BORN Viernes 7:30 9:00 p.m. S. 8th Ave. Domingo.............11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 73 4576 F JESUS CHRIST LESIA ADVENTISTA DEL R-DAY SAINTS SEPTIMO DIA .e Rd. 773-3532 Old Bradenton Road ... 00 am 767-1010 .. 10 00 a m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH: I 00 am 155 Altman Road 1131 Y LIGHTHOUSE Sunday Morning it) 0a m it St. 735-8681 Tuesday Evening 30 p m i 10 00a ,am Thursday Evering 30 p mr' I1.00 a.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH ... 6.00 p.m. Sunday Evening, 4:00 p.m. .... 7 30 p m Monday Evening ..:...;.........7:30 p.m. SSROAD MINISTRY Wednesday Evening................7:30 p.m. eorgia St. 773-3470 LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 10:00 a.m. 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 I i0 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 7 ... 0 p.m. Morning Service.....,.........11.... :00 a.m. th. Gath. ..,7:30 p.m. *Evening Worship .............6:00 p.m. host Night) 7-30..m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00p.m.: NEW BEGINNING CHURCH, Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH nts 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School .. ...9-45 a.m Morning Serv ice II 00 m. Church Training 5 15pm Evening Worship 6 30 prm rship Wednesday Prayer ....... ..........7:00 p.m. -I 863) 735-0470 )lto Springs, FL, 2C The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services - NVAUCH7ULLA 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 H-A REST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................1..11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6 00 p m Wednesday) Ser.ice "'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. (Creolei 1-00 pm Daily Mass in English S 301 a m SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. IIth Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School ...........9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.. .........11:00'a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship .. 6 00p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Qld Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .,. .". .. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worshup ........ 7:30 p.m. Friday worship p 7. :. 7:30 p.m, TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY, 116 OrangeSt. Sunday School .4.......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............ 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship........ .. 7:00p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00.p.m.: Friday Prayer Service.... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School ..... ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....... .11:15 a.m. E ening Workhip ... 600pm Wed Night Fam Training . 7 30 pm Thurs louth Bible Study .., 7.00 p m Friday Night Worship .. '. 7 30 p m WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 SSunday School . . ... .. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. ...,. 11:00 a.m. SChurch 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 Sunday 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. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. - "Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship . .. .. ..7:30 p.m. STuesday Prayer . ... ... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ..........7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship...... ..... 7:30 p.m. 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 ........... 1:00 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 & FT.H. ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ... .... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service. ......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville 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 Hw). 17 494-5456 Sunday% Sch-,cl II0 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 ... ... 1030 a m. Evening Service ......... 6.30 p m. 5th Sunday ............. 6-00 p m w WSW- 40 -am - "m. 4D r. z. .0 -wE % C 0 YOU Can Appear In... kids korner Hey, kids How,wouId you lke your work to be printed in the paper? Draw u6`a pictre,.write is a poem, make up a story or tea us a joke. If yWou're sending.usa drawIng, use penous ar markers, not crayons. And leave the lined notebok paper for homework, nol.your artWork. Then.prinit your name. and age, your parents.names and the town where you live .n the back.'Get mom or dad to bring it to our office .or pu .it In. the ma9 ,o kids.korme The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Waiuchula, F 33873. 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 mi Morning Worship ............. 11 am Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa'en Espanol ... 10:30 a.m Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ............ 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a m Servicio ..... ........ ..... 11:00 a m Pioneer Club ............. 6:30 p.m. : Servicio de la Noche ......... 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio ................. 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH 311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... ... .. 11:00 a.m. Training Union ............. 5:00 p.m. ' Evening Worship ..... ...... 6:00 p m Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p m December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C ZSE Presents Its Top Dog Awards I F ;" -1 2 .1 i Zackary Richardson, Jessica Carranza, Brandon Medrano, Maason Block, Shauna Norwood, Gary Jaimes and Yessenia Lagunas. B- ---------- -Antonio Cabera, Tara McNabb, Melissa Piha, Jose Padilla, Jose Leon and Victoria Keeton; (back COURTESYHere are the second-grade winners of the Top Dog Award: (front row, from left) Mateo GomezThese first-grade pupils'good behavior permitted them to become Top Dogs: (front row, from left) ancock, Maria Muoz, Ruben Olmos, Nathaniel Albritton, Elyssa Murphy, Savannah Hunt and , osephine Gamez. The Hardee Se or High School izenship. The kindergarteners who received this award are (front row, from left) Jonathan Chavira, DeSantiago, Daisy Mendiola, Mary Macedo-Hernandez, Tamara Griffis and Colt Hancock. Genny Vue, Hannah Herrin, Alexis Garza and Brandon McClelland; (back row) Tiffany Velasquez, aceRi chardson, Jessic aaraeC, Brany SMcroo anBo arson Bl SchoolsStaforwAt I ". Deparment an ou .S. A. k .T f eis p "' -- of you that "Paid te Price when you parked at each of row) Diana DeSantia-go, Lindsay Cooper Victoria Braddock, Pheng Yang, Marely DeLira, Angelica Here are the second-grade winners of the Top Dog Award: (front row, from left) Mateo Gomez, Hancock, Maria Munoz, Ruben Olmos, Nathaniel Aibritton, Elyssa Murphy, Savannah Hunt and i ...The Hardee- SeniorHigh, School THANKS" T o Hr zr a e Cou'ntSholBoru S o th ic our home football games. Special thanks go to all who supported our efforts with supplies for the many "Blue Star" needs at home and away. Also, "Blue Star" Band Booster Parents, you have each done a magnificent . job, no matter what the task or the difficulty. "THANKS" TO ONE AND ALL! Students from the fifth grade noted as Top Dogs were: (front row, from left) Kenia Villalva, Selena OIrpos, Nick Garza, Julie Yang and Kendall Girce; (back row) Andrew Pantoja, Cody Dayfert, Diana Ib.irra, Sidney Crews and Elizabel Miguel. ! .l I .4C The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 rth se ..ep... COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Benjamin Rubinos, 24, Zolfo Springs, and Blanca Hilario, 20, Zolfo Springs. Travis Jerome Kilpatrick, 21, Bowling Green, and Reginia, Lynette Ward, 30, Bowling Green. Alfred Emuel Trenchfield, 45, Sebring, and Rachel Marie Parker, 24, Lake Placid. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union vs. Robert A. Ziglar, judg- ment. GE Money Bank vs. Nemelyn Alcantara, voluntary dismissal. Chase Bank USA vs. 'Frances Mancillas, order approving settle- ment. Jack Bauknight vs. Sylvia Johnston, default judgment. * The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county court. Pedro- Mendoza, disorderly intoxication, 15 days in jail, $315 'fine and court costs, $40: public defender fee and $50 investigative costs placed on lien. Evan Lucas Powazek, petit theft and possession'of drug parapherna- lia, 35 days in jail 'with credit for time served (CTS), $315. fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees and $50 investigative costs placed on lien. Federico Bautista Zapata, giving a false name to 4 law enforcement officer, 120 days CTS and concur- rent with traffic sentence, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. StacN Lea Arndt, possession 'of :marijuana, adjudication withheld, :probation 12 months (concurrent! with traffic sentence), $190 court costs; possession of drug parapher- nalia, not prosecuted. SanJuana'Calderon, retail theft,- adjudication withheld, stay out of 'store, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50' investigative costs, 10 hours com- munity service. Joshua Hall Dyer, attempting to .take deer by light and gun, adjudi- Nation withheld, complete gun safe- ty course, forfeit, Winchester and spotlight, $315 fine and court costs,, $50 investigative costs. Jason Michael Randolph, attempting to take deer by light and gun, adjudication withheld, gun safety class, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Michael Blaine Johnson, posses- sion of drug paraphernalia, adjudi- cation withheld, probation 12 months, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, random drug screens, random search and seizure, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investiga- tive costs, 10 hours community ser- .vice. Reynaldo Salazar, domestic bat- tery, adjudication withheld, proba- tion six months, 12-week domestic violence class, no violent contact with victim, $667 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Deloney Criswell, battery, suc- cessfully completed pretrial diver- sion, not prosecuted. Willie James Hall, domestic bat- tery, not prosecuted. Juan Torro Castillejo,'violation of probation (original charge giving false name to a law enforcement 'officer), probation revoked, 180 days in jail, concurrent with traffic sentence, $40 public defender fee placed on lien. Jermaine Lee Harris, violation of probation (original charge domes- tic battery), probation revoked, new probation term to include 12-week domestic violence class. Michelle Denise Marrero, viola- tion of probation (original charges petit theft, and trespass after warn- ing in an unoccupied siructure'i, probation revoked, $180 days CTS. $3,15 fine and court costs and $100 public defender fees placed on lien. William Dite McCafferty., viola- tion of probation (original charge theft of utilities), probation termi- nated, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Amanda Michelle, Ford, viola- tion of probation (original"charge retail theft), probation revoked, 30 days in jail.. 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. Stacy Lea Arndt, DUI-reduced to willful and wanton reckless dri- ving, and refusal to submit to DUI test, probation six month, license suspended. one year, tag impounded' 30 days, multiple offender DUI school, random drug screens, drug and-alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, $885 -fine and court ,C f AndrewsLopez IPA All N;E$5IVE REPRESENTAtION costs, $60 investigative costs, 50 hours community service. Juan Torro Castillejo, violation of probation (original charges DUI and no valid license), probation revoked, 180 days, concurrent with misdemeanor charges, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Guadalupe Ruiz, driving while. license suspended (DWLS), 10 days in jail-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. Samuel Maurice Berrien, DWLS, adjudication withheld, 10 days--suspended, $330 ,fine and court costs. Adrian Castillo, DWLS, 90 days, $330 fine and court costs. David Walter Easlick, DWLS, 10 days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. Frank Tommy Flores, reckless driving, adjudication withheld, $487.50 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Celerina Garcia-Bautisto, dri- ving an uninsured vehicle in an accident with property damage and no valid license, 10 days in jail, $330 fine and court costs. Miguel Marin, leaving the scene of an accident with property dam- age and no valid license, adjudicg- tion withheld, 25 hours community service. Gumercindo Perez, DWLS, adju- dication withheld, $190 fine and court costs Justo Perez Jr., DUI, 10 days in jail, probation 12 months, license suspended five years, multiple- offender DUI school, evaluation, no alcohol or bars, random drug screens, $1,410 fine and court. costs, $50 investigative costs. Eduardo Rivera, DWLS, 60- days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. Alfonso Lopez Jr., DWLS, 10 days in jail, $330 fine and court costs. Dustin Dwaine Rimes, DWLS and no registration certificate, 120 days-suspended, $330 fine and court costs, $40 public defender fee, $60 investigative costs. Samuel Dean Alamia, four counts DWLS,, 180 days-sus- pended, probation one year (con- current with present probation peri- od), $330 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. .Sergio Melendez, DWLS, 20 days-suspended, $430 fine and court costs. Julio Paulino-Cantero, DUI, 10 days in jail, probation 12 months, tag impounded 60 days, ignition interlock two years, license sus- pended 10 years, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, random drug screens and search and seizure, no bars or alcohol, $1,955 fine and court costs. Federico Bautista Zapata, viola- tion of probation (original charge DUI), probation revoked, 120 days (concurrent with misdemeanor sen- tance), outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of. the circuit court: Michelle Lyn Royal and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Henry Anthony Royal, interstate petition to register and enforce child support order. MBNA America Bank NA vs. Clarence T. Gantt, petition, to approve judgment of arbitration award. James Endress vs. Florida Department of Corrections (DOC), petition to review inmate situation. Bonnie James Martinez vs. Clarence McDonald Jr., petition for injunction for protection. Kittrick A. Johnson and James R. Johnson, divorce. Eloina Bentacourt vs. Adalberto Sotello, petition for injunction for protection. Anastacio Macias vs. Marijane Macias, petition for injunction for protection. Wauchula Police Department vs. John Timothy Reynolds, petition for forfeiture. Marcy Rivera vs. Eliseo Sanchez, petition for injunction for protection. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Stephanie Stephens and David Stanford Jr., divorce. Krista Staton vs. Dale Staton, injunction for protection. Danny O'Bryan and Mary Jane ',O'Bryan, petition for divorce trans- ferred to Polk County. Michael Albritton and Heather Jean Davis, divorce. Linda C. Herrera vs. Michael D. Bourdon, dismissal of injunction for protection. Bobbie Sink and Samuel Sink III, divorce. Sara DeJesus Hernandez vs. Jorge Guerra, injunction for protec- tion. Velva, Mae Millet vs. Dale Clinton Miller, injunction for pro- tection. William Thomas Miller vs. Dale Clinton Miller, injunction for pro- tection. Jacklyn Ramos vs. David Ramos, dismissal of injunction for protection. Steven Beaver vs. State of Florida, inmate appeal denied. Richard Earl Gourley vs. Jame Crosby, state Department of Corrections (DOC), petition for review of inmate situation denied. Sulema Lobato on behalf of minor child vs. Daniel Farias, vol- untary dismissal of injunction for protection. Michael Flippin vs. Catherine Flippin. injunction for protection. Bernice G. Lakey vs. Arlean F. Luke, injunction for protection. Sue E. Johnston and DOR vs. Glenda Sue Johnston-Alejos, child support terminated, arrearages set. Stacy Lynn Daniels and DOR-vs. Douglas Bruce Barber Jr., child support order. Carolyn Kirkman Dail itfid Thomas Eugene Dail, order. Platimum Financial Services Corp. vs. Andrew R. Murillo, vol- untary dismissal. Raafat Zakhary and Ramissa Safar, divorce. Janet Denise Simmons Waite and James David Simmons, order. Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union vs. Michael Branham, 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 -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 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2005. 12:Q, 15c NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RA LEIGH E. HORNE -AND DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax .deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 729 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999 Description of Property: N 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST. Name in which assessed: 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 Albritton Deputy Clerk 11:2412:15 11:24-12:15c by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Candelario Jesus Carrera, two counts dealing in stolen property, two counts burglary of a residence and two counts grand theft, proba- tion two years, attend NCTI school, no contact with victim, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $200 restitution, 100 hours community service; giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, not prosecuted. Erick Estrada, purchase of mari- juana, adjudication withheld, 18 months drug offender probation, warrantless search and seizure, no drugs or associate with those who do, no alcohol, curfew, evaluation and treatment, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $50 investigative costs. Bobby Joe Coughlin, purchase of marijuana and possession of mari- juana, transferred to drug pretrial intervention (DPTI) program. Gregory Ibarra, possession of marijuana and possession of mari- juana with intent to sell, transferred to DPTI program. Jermaine Lee Harris, burglary of a conveyance, adjudication with- held, probation two years, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $190 public defender fees; petit theft, 15 days CTS. Steven Lee Purser, sale of methamphetamine :and possession of drug paraphernalia, estreated bonds. Dale Ray Staton, grand theft auto, not prosecuted. Bradley Eugene Yake, purchase of marijuana, possession of mari- juana and possession of drug para- phernalia, transferred to DPTI pro- gram. , Salvatore Aguirre, domestic bat- tery, not prosecuted. Elzra Anthony Small, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of drug para- phernalia, not prosecuted. Jose Moreno Tapia, carrying a concealed weapon, not prosecuted. Bud Travis Trinidad, possession of drug paraphernalia and tamper- ing with physical evidence, not prosecuted. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Edward H. Laesser Jr. to Sarah Lee Lazo, $95,000. James T. Smith to Daniel J. Smith, $50,000. Steven C. and Charlena S. Jenkins to Michael and Cheryl Ragan, $325,000. Bernice Johnston to Mosaic Fertilizer LLC, $145,000. Victor Juarez to Patricia E. Wood Taylor, $71,500. John P. and Wilma Kay Paris to Mosaic Fertilizer LLC, $215,000. Alicia G. Cisneros to Jaime and Lyzbet Chen, $10,000. Alicia G. Cisneros to David and Priscilla Sao, $10,000. Ramon and Wanda Disharoon to Guillermina Jaimes and. Thomas I Trevino, $75,000. James T. Batts to Michael L. and' Kimberly K. Mathis, $100,000. Michael H. and Rachael D. Revell to David C. and .Brenda F. Stewart, $165,000. Hammock Land and Cattle Co. Inc: to Beverly Campbell,. Georgene Jackson and Daphne Small, $90,000. Rafael and Olga Lidia Cardenas to Miguel Angel Silva, Maria V. Silva and Andrea Silva, $25,000. Walter Steven Farr, Malcolm Scott Farr, Keith Howard Farr and Elizabeth, Ann Durrance to Overlook Groves Inc., $10,000. Moonlight Ranch LLC to Gerold and Rachel M. Kirkpatrick, $87,500. Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC to Robert Allen Murphy Jr., $93,000. SRW Investment Corp. to Elizabeth D. Johnston, $157,000. Mosaic Fertilizer LLC to South ,Ft. Meade Partnership LP, $230,787. Michael C. and Stephanie N. Young to Marco and Juana Antunez, $60,000. Jose L. and Veronica F. Camacho to Robert T. and Ruth A. Livingston, $77,200. Walter S. Farr and Carol M. Farr as trustees to Overlook Groves Inc., $15,000. Tami J. Saunders to Edward I. Dammar, Vernal A. Khorran and Beverly I. Khorran, $70,000. Spite is never lonely; envy always tags along. Haircuts Highlights Perms .. 773-5665 116 Carlton St., Wauchula Hours: Tues. Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 ^- : -::^": ;:^:"' 21 _ WAUCHULA PAWN & GUN \ Pawns --Checks, Cashed Check Advances Hours: 3 Mon. Sat. 317 N. 6th Ave 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 773. 0050 - Sun. 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 05, 2006, 6:00 P.M. boras soon thereafter in the BCC Board Room 412 West Orange St. Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL for the following request: Agenda No. 06-12 Barbara M. Ruth, Trustee requests a Rezone of 4.70MOL ac from F-R (Farm-Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to allow for no-less-than-7,500-sq-ft lots in this portion of Town of Limestone S/D for Parcel No. 03 36 24 0850 00020 0013 to be used to its highest and best use. On or abt Lawrence/Prescott--Limestone community 0336240850000200013 4.70MOL ac All BIk 9 & All BIk 20 & All alleys In BIks 9 & 20 & 40 ft lying adja- cent to E bdry of BIk 20 & Erie St W of RR R/W & E of Prescott Ave, Town of Limestone S03. T36S, R24E Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board PUBLIC NOTICE The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the Planning/Zoning Board on Thursday, January 19, 2006, 8:35 A.M. or as soon thereafter 412 West Orange St. Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL for Agenda No. 06-12 Clifton N. Timmerman., Chairman, Board of County Commissioners This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. This Public Notice is published In accordance with the Hardee County Land Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 12:15,22c Frankie's A REDKEN Hair Salon NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TERRAVENTURES, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it .was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 1038 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 Description of Property: An undivided ONE THIRTY-SECOND (1/32) interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals of every kind and character, in, on or under that certain tract or parcel of land situated in the county of Hardee, State of Florida, Section 22, Township 34 South, Range, 27 East, All except W 1/2 of NW 1/4. Name in which assessed: JAMES A CUNNINGHAM, TRUSTEE Said property being in the County of Hardee. State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the prop- erty described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 28th day of DECEMBER, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 17th day of November, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County. Florida AD No 1 By: Alicia C Albritton Deputy Clerk, i . 11 2-. -12 15C Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman COFFEE KLATCH The new people in the hall on .Monday Dec. 4 were Pete and 1 Sandy Walker, Ginnie Merriman, Jean and Carl Alexander, Francis 3 and Iris Smith, Harry and Pat Siemen, Emery and Katee t Crawford, and Ward and Cathy Vermeulen. c May God look after all the ones traveling to get here and may He watch over all of those that are ill and cannot make it this year. b The birthdays being celebrated this week are Caryl Lauver, Thaina SAdams, Bob Bell and Ruth . Brunger. The anniversaries this week are Tom and Emily Stearns, b Joe and Pat Nelles, Muriel and Bob Bell, John and: Gladys Chambes, ,and Norma and George McNary. COMING PARK EVENTS Wayne and The Pilgrims Jam will be at the red barn Fridays Dec. 2 1 and also the 9th at 7 p.m. They will take a break for Christmas and New Year's and will be back on Jan. 6 -(they would like invite everyone.) They will be playing the Old ,Country' Classics and Southern 1Gospel and the dance floorwill be open for dancing. Church will start Jan. 8 at 8:30 Sa.m. with" its interdenominational service. Sausage and biscuit breakfast on ,Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., - The Christmas dinner will be 1 'p.m. Dec. 25 (please bring a dish to ,pass.) Some of the activities are pro- gressive euchre Monday night, bid euichre Tuesday and Thursday nights and bingo Tuesday and Thursday nights; these all start at 7 p.m. Shuffleboard every weekday at 10 a.m. with drawing at 9:45 a.m. prompt. Singles on Monday, park elimination play-off on Tuesday, doubles on Wednesday, other park tournaments are Thursday (starting on Dec. 15 at Crystal Lake), bowl- ing pins on Friday. Choir practice on Wednesday morning 9 a.m., crafts every week- day at 1 p.m., beginners line dance on Friday and Saturday at'10 a.m., jam session Wednesday at 7 p.m., and you can play cards or games anytime in the day room. The 50/50 went to Wayne Bonner. The merchant certificates went to Georgine Buswell, Sandy Walker, Connie Fowler, Mike Geraci, Elina Hendersoni, Linda "Brewer, Glenn Berry, Joyce Kaleita, Ed Youngs, Bo Miller, Ted Metherell, Cloyce Swisher, Carlos Dennis, Mary Thomason; Joyce Pearsall, Alice Moore, Kattie Crawford, Bob Bell, Art Brown, Ginnie Merriman, John Veldhuizen, Kenneth Reichel, Connie Sweet. PROGRESS EUCHRE We had five tables playing Monday, Dec. 5. The high man was Bob Bell with nine points and run- ner-up men were France Smith and Bo Miller with -57 points each and high lady was Marie Condia with 76 points and runner-up lady was Kathy Vermeulen with 67 points each. The low man was Carlos Dennis with 44 points and low lady was Barb Miller with 57 points. The most men's loners went to Iris -Smith four loners. The under chair went to Mable Smith BID EUCHRE We had two tables Thursday and -the high man was Earl Bodary with 285 points and low man was Herb Tessier with 162 points. The high lady was Joyce Pearsall with 221 points and low lady was Shirley Swisher with 124 points. There was only one moon shot and it went to Earl Bodarv. Stump The Swami By John Szeligo Well Football Fans, a is the most wonderful time of the year. It is Bowl Season and NFL Playoff-seeding time. The Buccaneers have taken over first place in their division after a 20-10 win at Carolina despite the experts, who albeit a few picked the Panthers. Next week will be a another tough assignment for the 1ucs. New England, in Foxboro in December, is not an easy draw. The Patriots are playing very solid football approaching the playoffs.Tampa finishes at home against Atlanta and New Orleans. Jacksonville should make the playoffs despite the loss of starting quar- terback, Byron Leftwich, who may return for the playoffs. The last three opponents for the Jags all have losing records. Only Houston is a road game. The Texans probably would rather lose and secure the first round s draft pick. Reggie Bush would be a great pickup for them. Nick Saban has the Dolphins on the right track. The Fins would have to win out to make the playoffs but improvement has been shown in 2005.Sunday's win at San Diego was a major step in the rebuilding of the team. College bowl games begin in masse next week. Starting Dec.20 with Christmas Day as the only exception, a football fan will be able to watch a bowl game each day through the New Year's break. The state schools will be well represented, as all five major college teams will be in bowl games. FSU has the honor, despite a poor record, of playing in the BCS Bowl from the ACC. The Noles will face Penn State in the Orange Bowl. The Gators will return to the Outback Bowl in Tampa for a rematch of sorts with Iowa. Miami will face LSU in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. USF will be in its first ever bowl, in Charlotte, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against North Carolina State. The Bulls have gained good recruits and exposure national- ly since joining the Big East this season.UCF, with its great turnaround, has December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C the best bowl of all in my opinion. By losing the CUSA Championship Game on the Knights home field to Tulsa, UCF has been "banished" to the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. If UCF had won their conference championship game, they would be in Memphis for the Liberty Bowl.Go figure. Congratulations to USC's Reggie Bush.He averaged 9 yards per carry in 2005! The Heisman Trophy went to the right player this year. Even last year's winner, Matt Leinart, voted for Bush.The Rose Bowl should be a great game. Now let's look at this weeks' Bill 0' Fare: 1. Northern Iowa vs. Appalachian State This game is for the 1-AA- National Championship. Appy State defeated Furman, led by former Gator QB Ingle Martin, to get to the title game. Northern Iowa is a perennial play- er in the 1-AA playoffs but the Mountaineers of Appalachian State are from the Southern Conference. That is like being from the SEC in 1-A. Therefore, my choice is Appy to win its first National Charripionship. Appalachian State 27 Northern Iowa 24 2. Southern Miss will face Arkansas State in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 20. Due to the hurricane damage in New Orleans, this game will be played in Lafayette, Louisiana. Both teams have 6-5 records. The Big South is not as tough as CUSA. Once again, Southern Miss is the choice here. The Golden Eagles have a solid history in bowl games. CUSA has six teams in bowls this year. USM will kick it off with a 35-17 win over Arkansas State. Next week will be the full bowl preview article. Check it out. The bowl season should be a great one. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) FOR THE BEST MEAT IN TOWN SHOP THE SMALLER BETTER INDEPENDENT! GROCERY -NOCARD - NO CARD z REQUIRED Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor A safe trip to everyone returning - home for Christmas. Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers: Bas Arend, Marcelle Cavinee, Mike Clark, Emory Copenhaver, Sally Davis, Becky Levasseur, Winnie Symons, Gerry Thomas, Margaret Van Veen Sand Leona Weyant. BINGO The paper special on Dec. 2 was S split by Frank Montgomery and S Chris Arend. The paper special on Dec. 5 was won by Donna Princing. It was a very lucky night for Bob Tracy. In addition to winning the I hot-ball jackpot, he also won two -other games plus his wife. Betty, also won a game. DANCES There were 67 people at the dance Dec. 3. Fatu will play for the next dance on Dec. 17. Reserv- ations will be required for the New Year's Dance. KOFFEE KLATCH On Dec. 7. the hosts were Cal and Betty Gadsby. Dick Barker and iStella Niebauer. The Canadian Pledge was led by Sylvia Baker, the U.S. Pledge was led by Don Smith. and Keith Stephens led the prayer. I Carolyn Gordon announced that .iCrystal Lake will be helping five families for Christmas. The mittens ifor specific gift items are hung in the Activities Room. Children's toys are also being collected for the children of these families. There will be free coffee and doughnuts at Koffee Klatch on Dec. 21 if nonper- ishable items are donated to the Love Barrel. Please help make a special Christmas for these fami- lies. SCORES Cribbage Nov. 30: high games, John Ritsema, 721; Ed Olson, 707; and Gary Breyer, 685. Skunks; Harold Johnson, Betty -Johnson, Lynne DeFouw, Ted DeFouw, Claire Shaw and Jack Elofson. Pinochle Dec. 1: high games, Mary Rose Ulbrich, 717; Paul-' Skindle, 643; and Maxine Stromme, 642. Trickless hands, Mary Rose Ulbrich and Maxine Stromme. Shuffling Dec. 6: three game winners %were Jane Christopher, Lowell Gordon. Ann Defreitas, Gary Householder, Nancy Morri- son, Keith Stephens, Joyce Taylor ' and Myma Wilday. CHURCH The prelude for church service on Dec. 4 was organist. Wilma Behymer and pianist Carole Jones, who used familiar Chnstmas hymns and ended with "Silent Night." Rev. Winne had everyone join in singing a verse of Silent Night to start the service. He also shared an amusing reading for the various ways that "Love Is." Nancy Morrison directed the choir for their special number "Cleanse Me" accompanied by Carole Jones. Rev. Winne gave a: very inspiring sermon titled "Strangers and Foreigners Serving the Lord" based on I Peter 1:1-9. The Sacrament of Holy Com- munion was observed to close the service. Arlene Griffith and Zane Heffner were communion stewards. Bill Cook, Gary Householder and Jerry McBridge were ushers. Maxine Stromme was the greeter for the 69 residents who attended. The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls Slow Cooked Wood Fired BBQ Seasoned with Award Winning '" "" .. ': , BARBEQUE SEASONING 'OA little Butt Rub mnakes everything better"'w ' RB 'S . ,Wooki Moat QpeciaIs RIBS JAM SESSION We had 16 musicians and 70 lis- teners on Dec. 4 The 50/50 winners were: Alice Rigdon, Ray Thibert, Richard Goddard and Pat Perreault. Five lucky people won merchant coupons: Clare Mattocks, Ted Truthan, John Bayme, Ernie Culver and Nora. Tipton. COVERED DISH DINNER Thirty people enjoyed a terrific dinner. Oh, what good cooks we have! ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Monday night, Dec. 5, three great couples hosted this event: Joann and Bob Bray, Charles and Emma ' West and Ruby and Raymond Ramey. The cakes and pies were delicious and enjoyed by 30 people. We also celebrated December birth- days ard anniversaries. Howard LaChance recited poetry and told the Christmas story. GAMES Cards as usual on Wednesday. There were five Phase 10 players and Jackie Meadows won. Pokeno had six players and no big winner. Bingo was Tuesday and Thursday. Phyliss Naylor won the jackpot and Shirley Hyde was the big winner. We had a tree-decorating party on Saturday, Dec. 3, and shared coffee and cookies. Now it really looks like Christmas. Dwight and Phyliss Naylor from Jacksonville are visiting George and Audrey Semler for a few days. In a way winter is the real spring, the time when the inner things happen, the resurge of nature. -Edna O'Brien Whole Slab $12.99' Reg. $16.99 1/2 Slab $7.49 Reg. $9.49 CHICKEN Whole Rotisserie $4.99 Reg. $5.99 12 Wings $7.49 Reg. $4.99 Prices good December 8 December 21. 12:8,15c I N. 6th Ave., Wauchula, Florida PH: (863) 773-9140 STORE HOURS: MON. SAT. 6 AM 9 PM SUNDAY 8 AM 8 PM '' i. 6 The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 osaic Held Open House Dec. ~j- 7~ '~r ~K PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY From left are Fernando Perez, Janet Hendry, JoAnn Garza and Paul Samuels. Gordon Norris, Diana Youmans, Charles Shackelford and house at the Wauchula office at 414 W. Main Street. Sheila Winslow enjoyed Mosaic open David Ottati, Linda Adler, Gretta Jones and Joe Jones attended open house. Paul Samuels, Megan McKibben, Marcus Shackelford and Candace Preston stand by Mosaic's Christmas tree. i West Palmer, Leigh De Los Santos, Carol Hancock and Terry Atchley enjoyed Mosaic holiday event. Bill Beattie, Dave Townsend, Parker Keen and Gina Neuhofer pose by Mosaic sign. 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.) Viola Carlton, Avis Sasser and Dr. Barbara Carlton stand by Mosaic Christmas tree. eContac t laidm*d*ocat For one human' being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of our tasks; the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation. -Rainer Maria Rilke In 18th century America, artists journeyed from town to town with paintings of men and women, complete in every fea- ture but the faces. A person wish- ing to sit for a portrait had to select the body he liked best and let the artist fill in the missing hair and face. 7-_sN 6 I~ i~ Bill Mulcay, Jim See and Brad Kimbro visited Mosaic office. '' for ji ~si December 15. 2005, The H.-"''-lAdvocate 7C 11 Cats In All-Star Game Orange Blossom RV News LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS Are you worn out with Christmas shopping and still can't think of a thing to get someone on your list? Don't despair. Listed below are a num- ber of last minute gift ideas that are sure to please family and friends alike. Since none of these gifts come from a department store, you won't have to fight the crowds of shoppers. And, some of the gifts don't require any shop- ping at all. You can give: Promissory notes: Give IOUs promising.to d6 something for the recipient in the coming months, such as raking leaves, weeding the garden, trimming the hedge, washing the car, cutting the grass, baby-sitting, baking, walking the dog, watering plants, washing windows, polishing shoes or altering clothes. Share-a-skill gift: Promise to teach someone a skill you've already acquired. Some possibilities might include: auto repair, bread making, car- pentry, gourmet cookery, driving lessons, home canning, needlework, pho- tography, picture framing, quilting, skiing, sailing or tatting. Magazine or newspaper subscriptions: Send off for a subscription in the name of the person on your list. On Christmas Day, give a rolled-up copy of the latest issue along with a card that tells when the subscription begins. Bake or make a gift: Give a cake, bread, cookies or a box of candy that you have made. You may want to include the recipe so that the recipi- ent can continue to enjoy the gift all year. Other gifts might be those that you make especially for the recipient such as a pillow, scarf, gloves, hat rack or birdhouse. Money gifts: Instead of simply writing a check, give your gift of money with a festive look. Consider filling a see-through container or a clear-glass piggy bank with shiny half-dollar coins. Or make a money tree by clipping individual bills to the branches. Gifts from the post office: Send a distant friend or relative a book of stamps, bundle of pre-stamped envelopes or post cards., Or give a collection of decorative stamps issued by the post office. Tickets as gifts: Give two tickets to a. special event (such as a bowl game, a concert, movie, play, lecture, a ballet, or a dinner theatre). Gifts from thie hardware store: Put together a set of nails, screws, nuts and bolts for the lady or gentleman do-it-yourselfer. If you can afford a niore generous gift, a set of basic tools including a hammer, screwdriver and saw could be appropriate for someone on your list. Auto supply store: Give a set of jumper cables along with windshield scraper, flashlight, flares and road maps for emergencies on the highway.' Fabric shops: Make an emergency sewing kit complete with scissors, needles, safety pins and several spools of thread. Home filing system: For the college student, first time-employee, or newlywed, prepare a file box with files appropriately labeled to set up a home filing system. I hope this list of ideas will help you with your last-minute shopping and give you some ideas that you have perhaps not considered until now. I wish each of you a happy and safe holiday season as you gather with friends, family and loved ones. May you have a blessed Christmas and the happiest of New Year's! Email: kochcon@strato.net 8:18tfc By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Saturday's senior all-star game will feature 11 Wildcats. The 11 seniors will be part of the Central All-Star team in the 5 p.m. FACA All-Star game on Fireman's Field in Sebring on Saturday. Representing Hardee in their final time to suit up for high school football are cornerback Jackson Mosley, linebacker Jose Salvador, fullback Brad Gilliard, linebacker Jackson Frenot, center/guard Daniel Moore, offensive tackle Jeremy Kelly, defensive end Pierre Lazarre, offensive guard Justin English, defensive tackle Garrett Randall, tight end Justin Woods and defensive tackle Ramon Hernandez. They will join a half dozen Avon Park Red Devil seniors and four State Certified License #CBC058444 FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE For the week ended December 8, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 13,258 compared to last week 12,821 and 13,455 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to last week, slaughter cows and -bulls were steady to 2.00 lower; feeder steers and heifers were 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder Steers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 145.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs., 118.00-162.50; and' 400-500 lbs., 108.00-137.50. ,Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., .120.00-195.00; 300-400 lbs., 107.00-150.00; and 400-500 lbs,, 98.00-130.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 36.00-42.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 50.00-58.00. The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than 10 HQ URSA the hunger for bread. HOUA -Mother Teresa MONTHI 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.) By Sandi Pucevich Sebring Blue Streak seniors on the Central squad which will also include players from Okeechobee, Lake Wales, Bartow, Fort Meade and Frostproof. The Central squad will look to take the game from the South team, which includes players from DeSoto, Englewood, Lemon Bay, Charlotte, Port Charlotte, ILaBelle, Moore Haven and North Port. A large number of college and junior college coaches attend this event, giving players a final oppor- tunity to make an impression, and perhaps get an offer to play colle- , giate football. The game is sponsored by the Sebring Firemen, which award a half dozen scholarships at this event each year, both for the top academic achievers as well as for sportsmanship and football talent. PARK NEWS Dec. 3 saw 45 residents gathered for a tasty pancake and sausage- breakfast. Sausage patties were formed by Corrine and Polly Albertson on Friday, and Harold and Harland Albertson manned the grills on Saturday morning frying up the delicious treats. Jean Miller and Ardeth McDonald made pan- cakes with Howie Snider stirring up batter. Jean and Ardie also make sure we have plenty of great coffee. Mary Catozzi, Christmas float chairlady, gave those involved times to arrive and suggested they dress warm. Mary also announced crafts would meet on Monday at 1. Phyllis Goerbig, quilt chairlady, announced they will meet on Thursday at 1. President Doris Geeting ques- tions Christmas -dinner because of church being held on Sunday. It was decided that the time would be dis- cussed at !the association meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Weekly break- fast at a downtown restaurant will be held on Thursday rather than Friday. Doris also asked for a vol- unteer to redo our park directory. New residents from Ohio, Rob and Dorthy Perkins, were wel- comed. Coupon winners were Jack Brief, Carol Rick, Dorthy Perkins, Fred Stahl, Ed Geeting, Mert Atchinson, Betty Brandel, Harold Albertson, Wanda Spears, Bill Hawk, Moe Welbaum, Bob Luck- hurst, Herb Catt and Howie.Snider. The 50/50 winner was Harland Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kin- dred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. -Laura Ingalls Wilder Th Herai~gijlg Id-Advocate-d GE* "JE 1405 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4744 We would like to welcome BRANDON SELLERS to our friendly, honest, professional sales team. Brandon invites his friends, family and all Hardee County residents to stop by and let him assist you with your next car deal. 1212 0, Kooh Construction 3504 Office Park Road-P. O. Box 1965 Sebring, FL 33871-Phone:(863) 38.5-8649 Commercial & Residential Construction Let our highly. qualified staff develop your commercial property, build your dream home, ori do your remodeling. ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN ROOFING New and repairs ALUMINUM Screen and glass enclosures carports patios siding soffit fascia SEAMLESS GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS "For all of your Aluminum, Steel, and Conventional construction needs" C14EiN'FM4MLEV CDIMSLE I Albertson, with the second number to be claimed. COFFEE HOUR Dec. 7 had a great turnout. All were anxious to hear the speaker Phyllis had scheduled to speak on the new Medicare Rx plan. Unfort- unately he never arrived. Coupon winners were Richard Hall, Mert Atkinson, Viven Jackson, Pat Craib, Harland Albert- son, Millie Welbaum, Gladys Rule, Betty Brandel, Phyllis Goerbg, Doris O'Dell, Jack Brief and Esther Newman. Ladies Tea will be held Dec. 21 at 2. The sign-up sheet has been post- ed. Cost will be'$3.50 per lady with $3 going to the Salvation Army and 50 cents to cover the cost of the tea. CARD GAMES Euchre on Dec. 3 had John Latour in first with a 49, second was Millie Welbaum with a 30 and Jack Brief came in third with a 38. Rich Henry had the low with a 28. Dec. 7 had a tie for first between, Charlie Schick and Betty Brief with 63, second place was taken by Doris Geeting with a 62 and third place went to Judy Foreman with a 56. Charlie Schick had the most loners with four and low for the evening was Millie Welbaum with a 35. Our cribbage players are back. First place was taken by Fred Stahl with 613, second place was Fred Dale with a 599 and Junior Atkin- son came in third with 579. 8C The Herald-Advocate, December 15, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY Dec. 11, Moses Ramirez, 43, of 35 U. S. 17 North, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. James Adler and charged with disorderly intoxication. Dec. 11, a theft at Peace River Woods Road, a vehicle stolen on SR 62, a fight on CCR 663 North and criminal mischief on Glades Street were reported. Dec. 10, criminal mischief on Merle Langford Road was reported. Dec. 9, Shelley Louise Lewis-Miller, 44, and Miles Arnold Platt, 51, both of 1875 Dishong Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy. She was detained on Hillsborough County warrants alleging failure to appear in court on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm and he was held on capiases charging him with aggravated battery, with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Dec. 9, Clint Morgan Albritton, 34, of 814 Pleasant Way, Bbwling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia). Dec. 9, burglary of a conveyance on Chamberlain Blvd. and criminal mischief on Academy Drive were reported. Dec. 8, Frank Leonard Ullrich, 52, of 812 S: Eighth Ae Wauchula, was arrested by. Dep. Todd Souther on Lee County warrants charging him with two counts violation of a domestic violence injunction for protection and violation of probation (original charge misdemeanor domestic violence battery). . Dec. 8, Teresa Marie Salas, 34, P. 0. Box 2203, Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Dep. Joe Marble on. Highlands County warrants charging her with issuing a worthless check and failure to appear, in count on a charge of issu- ing a worthless check. Dec. 8, Martin Morales, 27, of 5018 Poplar St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine). Dec. 8, criminal mischief on Hanchey Road, a residential' burglary on U. S. 17 North, burglary of a conveyance on,South Road,a theft on U. S. 17 South, and vehicles stolen 'on Sweetmater Road, U. S. 17, North and Rigdon Road were reported. 'Dec. 7, Evanr Lucas Powazek, 289 of 618 Sally Place, Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Ofc. R. Bryarit on a Polk County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of possession or use of drug para- phernalia. Dec. 7, Esmeralda Garcia, 31, of 856 Vazzirii Road, Frostproof, was arrested by corrections Ofc. R. Bryant on a Polk County, warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge grand theft). Dec. 7, Sonia Aviles. 22. of 220N. Third Ave.. Wauchula, w as arrest- ed by Sgt. Everett Lovett and charged w ith domestic battery. Dec. 7, Daina Michelle Smith, 18. of 619 Saunders St., Wauchula. was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on warrants charging her with violation of probation (original charges possession of marijuana. introduction of con- traband into a correctional facilill\. tampering \%ith evidence and driving while license suspended). Dec. 7, criminal mischief on Button \ood Drine, thefts at Maxwell Drive and Peace River Woods and a fight on Steve Roberts Special were Reported. Dec. 6, Andrew Garcia Cerna, 19, of 902 Alabama St., Wauchula, was' arrested by Sgt. David Drake and charged with retail theft.- Dec. 6, Stephanie Nicole Adams, 22. of 971 Sumner Road. Wauchula. was arrested by Sgt. James Adler and charged with domestic battery. Dec. 6, Jennie Marie Smith, 23, of 4044 Dixiana Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of non-suppoht. Dec. 6, Santos Alamia Jr., 35. of 315 Dade SjB..BDwlin*Green, ~wrn arrested by Dep. Joe.Marble on a warrant charging him vuil.\violatidAn bf probation (original charge uttering a forged instrument). Dec. 6, a 14-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on an order to take into custody. Dec. 6, a theft on Chamberlain Blvd. and a fight on Cactus Avenue were reported.: Dec. 5, Naan Joseph Evans, 20. of 3821 Gator Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy on charges of violation of probation (original charges possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and posses- sion of ammunition by a convicted felon). Dec. 5, Raymond Hernandez, 28, of unknown Wauchula address, was arrested by corrections Ofc. Pat Cassick on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge trespass after warning). Dec. 5, Amy Rebecca McQuaig, 33, of 1608 Louisiana Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of non-support. Dec. 5, thefts on Lisa Drive, West Main Street and U. S. 17 North, a vehicle stolen on East Main Stredt and tag stolen on East Avenue and Stevens Carlton Place were reported. WAUCHULA Dec. 11, an 11-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Chri LeConte and charged with retail theft. Dec. 10, Carl Zapata, 40, of 520 W. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested- by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with battery. Dec.. 10, Neil Wesley Anderson, 30, of unknown address, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with possession of cocaine, manufac- ture/delivery of drug paraphernalia, fleeing to elude a police officer and habitual driving while license suspended. Dec. 9, Velva Mae Miller, 43, of 4533 Apache Trail, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justirf Wyatt and charged with disorderly conduct. Dec. 9, a residential burglary on East Bay Street and criminal mischief on West Main Street were reported. Dec. 8, Janet Lee Swint, 33, of 208 S. Fourth St., Wauchula, and Clemepte Mendoza Garcia, 30, of 3545 Poplar Ave., Zolfo Springs, were arrested by: Ofc. Robert Spencer and each charged with domestic battery. Swint was also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and Garcia was also charged with resisting arrest without violence. Dec. 8, Gary Emerson McLeod, 41, of 220 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt.'Ron Luke on capiases alleging failure to pay fines on charges of resisting arrest without force and two counts driving while license suspended. Dec. 8, a theft on South Florida Avenue was reported. Dec. 7, Rick Rambo McCumber, 20, of 213 Strawberry Apts., Plant Selecting A Christmas Tree When you visit a choose-and-cut, operation, your whole family can come to the farm. \walk among the trees and find one that \will fit that special spot in your home. When you decide to purchase a freshly cut Florida-grown tree, make sure that the stand you use will allow for- watering the tree. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes -- real Christmas trees grow in natural environments. Watch for uneven ground, stumps, deer trails and other natural sights at the farm you have chosen to \ isit. Bring your whole family arid make a day of it. Don't forget your cam- era, for this will become a special part of your holiday tradition.' Determine where in your home you will display your tree. With this in mind, you will be able to tell what height tree you will need and whether all four sides of the tree must be suitable for display. Freshness is an important key -when selecting your tree. The'nee- dies should be resilient. Take-hold of a branch about six inches frbm the tip, between your thumb' and forefinger, then pull your hand toward you allowing the branch to slip through your fingers. The nee- dles should adhere to the branch and not fall off in )our hand. The ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT: LIFT STATION PUMPS 1. The City of Wauchula is accepting bids for two (2), six (6") inch, multi-purpose, heavy duty, dry & self-priming centrifugal trash pumps. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Wauchula, Florida at City Administration Building, 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida, December 28, 2005 until 2:00 PM (Local Time).' 2. The City of Wauchula reserves the right to hold all bids for a maximum period of 60 days prior 'o 'warding the contract or rejecting all bids. 3, At the time mentioned above, bidding will be closed and those proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud, in the Office. 4. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the City of Wauchula. Each proposal submitted shall be placed with all required' attachments in a sealed envelope, and this envelope shall in turn be placed inr a 9 X 12 inch envelope. Both envelopes must be sealed and marked at follows: , Bids For The Project: To Bp Opened: Company Submitting Bid: Lift Station. Pumps Wauchula, Florida December 28, 2005 at:2:00PM (Local Time) 5. Copies of specifications and requirements will be available after November 30, 2005, and may be examined at no expense at the office of Richard D. Giroux, City Manager, City of Wauchula, (863) 773-3535. 6, Specifications may be obtained after November 30 '2005 for a fee of $5 per set from the city manager's office located at 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida between the hours of 8:00 AM --5:00 PM, Monday Friday. 7. Any questions relative tO this project shall be addressed no later than, Noon December 21, 2005, in writing to the city manager at the above address. Copies of 'written responses will be provided to all prospective Bidders who purchase bidding contract documents.' 8. No proposals may withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of I proposals for a period of 60 aays. City Manager R. Giroux ; " 126 South 7th Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 '(863) 773-3131 'C'-', Ix 15:15c needles should be flexible, not brit- tle. : . The tree should have a good fra- grance and good green color. A fresh tree will retain its moisture contefit and thereby keep 'its fra- grance and needles, if kept in a stand that has a good water-holding capacity. City, was arrested by Ofc. Chris Leconte and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, a minor in possession of con- trolled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, contributing to the.* delinquency of a minor and tampering with evidence. Dec. 7, a theft on Rust Avenue was reported. Dec. 5, a residential burglary on U. S. 17 South and criminal mischief on South Ninth Avenue and South Fourth Avenue were reported. BOWLING GREEN Dec. 11, Adam Gonzales, 18, of 4405 U. S. 17 North, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with aggravated battery. Dec. 11, Mackinson St. Fort, 33, P. O0. Box 59, Zolfo Springs, was. arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with domestic battery. Dec. 11, Pablo Rivera.IIl, 16, of 207 W. Banana St., Bowling Green,., was arrested by Sgt. Edward Coronado and charged with two counts aggra-. vated battery with a deadly weapon. Dec. 9, Lamorit Lee, 34, of 4926 Myrick Ave., Bowling Green, was- arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged with aggravated assault. Dec. 9, a vehicle was reported stolen on Grove Street. Dec. 5, criminal mischief on Mason-Dixon Avenue was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS Dec. 11, Margaret Ramos-Lugo, 22, of 1901 W. Ogden Road, Avon Park, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Bermingham and charged with disor- derly intoxication, resisting an officer with violence and two counts battery on a law enforcement officer. Dec. 10, Jarrell Eugene Safford, 20, of 4164 Woodside Ave., Fort Myers, and Timothy Leon Ivery, 33, of 1443 Bert Drive, Fort Myers, were arrested by Ofc. Warren Bermingham and each charged with possession of cocaine with intent:ot sell. Safford was also charged with possession of marijuana. Dec. 10, Candelario Jesus Carrera, 20, of 702 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Bermingham and charged with resisting arrest without force. Dec. 5, Steven Michael Hall, 43, of 401 Walker Road, Avon Park, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Bermingham and charged with battery and making false reports., On The Local Links CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE The game of the week was A+B+C+D points. The team of Doug' Taylor, Don Harkin, Pete Princing and Jim Hommon came in first with 38,. Taking second place, with 36, were Doug Taylor, Dick Barker, Fred, Montogomery and Joe Schrobbaqh. F red The Husband and Wife game is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2Q. There is still time to sign up in the clubhouse. ,*, ,,-" li at _ IChristmas ,, I Tirom a gratef 'I 'would li'ke to think evenio time would surely have tee STiie f1IvCr, d,p olle call.5 helped to ift lm.y spirits and Thank ylou a qain and please i your praijers. Sylvia Coker Off 7 ::: : : :,g :)!' kflX -'"fl "T%% as the night of the Hardee County Parade a0d all through the town... All the creatures were stirring. and making quite a sound! There were clowns, beauty queens, marching bands, galore; important officials, dancers, carriages and more. And what-to my wondering eyes that night did come alive, but the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce "Christmas Around the. World" Parade, December 3, 2005. All the floats, Hardee County ;Royalty, cars. and trucks as well, marching bands, children, horses, Santa,and some elves, brought. smiles and laughter to young and old alike spreading the joy. of Christmas with such a delight. Santa never had it so good as he came riding down Main, to wish all a Merry Christmas in a bright sporty, shiny white Mustang. Better look out Rudolph Santa cameto Hardee County once more, riding in a new kind of sleigh sponsored by Crown Ford. Our grand Marshal for the parade was the HHS Fighting Wildcat football team, defending the town to ensure a very Merry Christmas with lots of glee. The Chamber directors rode in a classy jeep wran- gler down the street, thanks to English Chevrolet giving us quite a treat. Great times and good fun for those who came, and may joy, peace, and love flow out to all the same." We appreciate your part in the parade. Of course it takes lots of preparation .before: the parade rolls: parade sponsors, the parade committee(Carol Hancock- Chair Terry Atchley, Diane Bryan, Bo Rich, Dottie Conerly, Janet Hendry, Tamara Hendry, Christina Detwiler, Teresa White, Jon Ackerly, Todd Durden, and Ron Herron), the judges, MC's, participants and fans, just to name a few. A special thanks to John' & Rachel Scott and Wayne & Marie Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida for judging our parade. Also, Thank iou to Roger Conley, First Baptist Church, Mario Trevino, Mosaic, Comcast, Herald Advocate, and Fields Equipment. And now it is time to say, "THANK YOU and Merry Christmas to all and to all, we'll see you next year." The winners of the float competition were: Churches 1st Place First Christian Church, Wauchula 2nd Place New Hope Baptist Church RV Parks 1st Place Orange Blossom RV Park Commercial 1st Place Mosaic 2nd Place Long's Air Conditioning Non- Commercial 1st Place North Wauchula Elementary 2nd Place --, Republican Party SITH OUR TtflRntl ChfT RI SfT TITlmE , The Hardee County Chamber of Commerce I *12:15c I -- -- -- -~- II I ` ` "~ ill i Inside Out By Chip Ballard CLICHES AND COMMON SENSE Writing instructors pound into students' heads early on to avoid cliches like ... well, like the plague. But cliches can be useful. They are exaggerations, metza'hors or symbols used to stress a point. When we say she is "skinny as a tooui_. k" we mean she is very skinny but not as skinny, of course, as a literal .t pick. When we hear someone eats "like a horse" we understand he has a nEarty appetite, but not for a moment' do we believe any human being can eat as much as an actual horse - although I know a few people who try. Some cliches state facts and have metaphorical implications as well. You can't "judge a book by it cover" might very well mean you cannot determine the content of,a particular book by what you see on the cover; but it could also.imply that we can't tell what the inside of a house is like by its facade, or what a person is like by the clothes he wears. But because an expression is repeated so often it becomes a cliche doesn't necessarily mean its literal meaning, or even any of its metaphori- cal implications,I are gospel truths. Sometimes, to some degree, we can judge a book by its cover. If the cover sports a glossy portrait of a scantily clad couple frolicking on a nude beach, we can pretty safely assume what lies between the.covers isn't a children's story about a boy and his dog. And when we use the book/cover cliche in assessing people by the way they dress, we can often make even safer assumptions, especially regarding high school students who dress to emulate scumbag celebrities they view as tole models. Go to any high school where the dress code is lax or nonexis- tent and, from students' attire, pick a few potential troublemakers. It isn't rocket science. It's good old common horse sense, which in our society * Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas I was talking to another new friend this week. She just moved into Hardee County from a larger metropolitan area and she would like very much to have support for her fibromyalgia and I am asking any of my read- ers to call me at 863-773-5764 if you have the same physical challenge and would be willing to share your experiences with this new resident. I am act- ing as go-between for this person to respect her privacy. , I just.found out a dear friend of mine is suffering from terminal cancer. You would think I'd get used to hearing such news, but I don't. I can't even count the friends and relatives I have lost through this dread disease, includ- ing two husbands. Those of us who are comparatively healthy should praise God. . The following was composed by a 17-year-old resident of The Florida United Methodist Children's Home located in Enterprise. ... The true meaning (of Christmas) is that a baby boy was born To Mary in the hay under a star. This child had a lot in Him. He had the power to forgive anyone for anything If they ask for forgiveness of their sins. S..And then came people who were told about this child And they saw-Him Jesus. ..,The time is coming up; the anniversary of when the child was born. Not all presents and that is the meaning now. And now a couple short verses from Bob keeps me even with myself. To begin again means you won't give up To begin again means you're trying. You can either start over and live your life Or spend the rest of your life slowly dying. S It is never the failing that makes us fail. It is never the pain or the crying - You cart never fail in life, my friend, Unless you give up trying. i You can't pretend to love. You can't even fake a smile. The things you think they don't notice, they have been watching.all the while. Be aware that they are seeing everything you do. If you want your children to know love, then it's real- ly all up to you. For love just isn't at play time, love isn't a TV show If you love them unconditionally then love will be what they know, It's not what you want them to remember, it's what they will choose to see'. If you loved one another always, then loving is what they will be. And I will close with the Possibility Thinker's Creed by Dr. Robert Schuller: When faced with a mountain I will not quit; I will keep on striving until I:climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath, or simply stay. and turn the mountain into a miracle with God's help. " Remember, Christmas isn't just about gifts. It is believing, not in tinsel and lights, but in putting Christ in Christmas. With that thought in-mind, you will know without a doubt that God loves all his creatures. Family Practice of Fort Meade &-. rq'r. Dick Kennedy, PA Sunaina Khurana, MD Donald Geldart, MD Primary care for the entire family, including physical and preventive care Most major forms of insurance accepted Now accepting new patients 863-285-2322 13 W. Broadway .* Fort Meade, FL 33841 Arme Hadiukr.amm 12.15.22c seems to be on the decrease in direct proportion to the increase in technol- ogy. Several years ago at a high school in Bradenton a new administrator, Ms. Bubbles, breezed into the teachers' lounge one day gushing about the new computer lab the school was getting and declaring that increased access to the information highway was going to infuse in every kid in the country such a profound thirst for knowledge and wisdom that discipline problems soon would become passe. Mr. Reacher, a classroom veteran of almost 40 years, cut her off with a question: "Ms. Bubbles, if you put a bunch of monkeys in a spaceship, what. have you got?" Annoyed at the interruption, she just stared at him. Before she could I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray, Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Corn- bread, Juice Bar) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie or Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, French Fries, Peaches, Juice) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Pizza Pocket or Deli Turkey Sandwich (Salad Tray, Corn, Juice, Butter Cookies) and Milk THURSDAY Holiday FRIDAY Holiday ; n ^ JNlORiHlGIV MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese or: Tuna Salad w/Crackers or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Cornbread, Pasta Salad, Pineapple Chunks, Juice Bar) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Chicken Pot Pie or Stacked Ham Sandwich S(Lettuce & Tonrato, Peaches, Juice, Turnip Greens, Sweet Potato Souffle, Cucumber & Tomato Salad) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Hot Pocket or Deli Turkey Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole Kernel Corn, Juice, Butter Cookies) and Milk THURSDAY Holiday FRIDAY Holiday SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese (Tossed Salad, Black-Eyed Peas, Steamed Cabbage, Peas' and Carrots, Juice Bar. Pineapple Chdnks, Cornbread) and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal; Cheese Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Stacked .Ham Sandwich (Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds, Peas & Carrots, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Peaches, Juice) and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Spaghetti (Tossed Salad; Green Peas, Squash, WaldorfSalad, Ranger Cookies, Juice, Roll) and Milk : THURSDAY Holiday FRIDAY S: Holiday All December 15, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C reply, he said: "A spaceship full of monkeys!" Ms. Bubbles flushed and went back out the door, closing it hard on erupting guffaws. Although more money is being spent on education today and more information is being taught in more efficient ways than ever before in his- tory, many kids seem to be learning less. And among those who -do learn, some lack the common sense to apply the knowledge productively to their own lives. The major problem plaguing public education today, the two-dollar monkey wrench fouling the multi-million-dollar machine, is bad behavior. What with the advent of MTV, the Internet and crotch-grabbing toilet- tongued celebrities, the intolerable has become tolerated; the unacceptable accepted. This phenomenon will be discussed further in weeks to come, but for now just store away Mr. Reacher's monkey metaphor, and contemplate the jarring accuracy of the old cliche: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Regarding the field of education, truer words were never spoken. Except, perhaps, those that comprise another cliche that examines the deleterious effect of a few bad apples on the whole batch. Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth- link.net. ,. SJohnny Appleseed (whose real name was Jonathan Chapman) was an American pioneer who planted large numbers of apple trees along the frontier in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Beards were once placed under government control in Rumania. Whiskers could be worn only if the owner secured an official permit, and paid the appropriate fee. Arcadia Podiatry Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: .*Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain * Bunions Hammer Toes *X-ray On Site Board Certified in Foot Surgery Medicare Assignment Accepted 494-3478 12 15c 128 15c S:.Fir srt Baptist Church 1570 West Main Street, Wauchula, .. presents FL ,Living Chrs tmas . Featuring the FBC Combined Choirs, Handbells & Praise Band S. in the musical/drama eat e Sou ding5y ' Deceimb 1 -18th. , 6:30pm Pre-serv ice Concert at 6:00pr) Admission is FREE (childcarefor children ages 3-under) For more information call First Baptist Church at (863) 773-4182 U 1, 11 , -. 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