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106th Year, No. 1
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Thursday, December 15, 2005


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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.


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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.


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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.




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COURTS" M.4P


Proposed rezoning changes where some students will attend school next fall.

SCHOOL
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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,
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WASTE
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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.


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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.



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County has long held
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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.
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suggestions reflect some sort of
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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.


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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,


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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


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Sunday, December 18, 2005 7:00 pm


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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
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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 "
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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-


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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.


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and honor of her mother. Knight and her great nieces are pictured above (from left) Morgan
Walters, Brittany Hines, Carly Wadsworth and Taylor Bone.


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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.
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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
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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.
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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'

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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

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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.
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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-,
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Isaiah 9:7 (NCV) .


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New English Bible; (NIV) New
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Revised Standard Version; (PME)
Phillips Modern English; and (TLB)
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Gloria, Sandra, Gracie & Diana, the
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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.

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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.


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Amantha Albritton McAbee. where he will be stationed
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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
foods are welcome.
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.


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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
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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


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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
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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:

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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


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Cooper's Wayside Flowers
Sherry and Tim Miller
Peggy and Charles Shackelford

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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


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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


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Kenneth Evers, P.A.
Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Martin
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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

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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
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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,
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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-
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Guardian Ad Litem.
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(If office unattended, please leave
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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,


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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.

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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.,.

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ADAMS ...............781-2413
)LDING............781-1698
CLINTOCK..........781-1226
TE TERRELL......781-6971


REALTOR
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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


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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.
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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
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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.
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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


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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
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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


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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


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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.
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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.
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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
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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


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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.


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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
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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
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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


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Environmental Technician Weekend (Sun, Mon, Fri,
Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D. Training provided. $9.00
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RN's B & C shift. Rate of pay $28-32 per hour.

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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.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes.489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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

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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.


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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.


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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.
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Tax Reports
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CD
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$16,995


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CREW CAB 4X4
Power Stroke Diesel, auto., air,
pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD.
Stk.#06002B
$28,995


2005 CHEVROLET
IMPALA
V6, auto., air, pw/pl, tilt/cruise,
CD. Stk.#5076
$15,995

2001 FORD
MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
Auto., air, pw/pl, tilt/cruise.
Stk.#11224A

$11,995


2003 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500 HD'
CREW CAB 4X4
Duramax Diesel, Allison auto.,
pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD.Stk.#06126A
$29,995

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CREW CAB 4X4
6.0 V8, auto. air, tilt/cruise, only
14,000 miles. Stk.#11356A
$26,995


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tilt/cruise. Stk.#06247A

$15,995

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$16,995


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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.
Residents would complain if they
were repeatedly raised in phases.


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'06 Boys Basketball

1HHS Varsity Boys
A f Basketball Schedule


Front Row (from left): Weston Palmer, Jermaine King, Robbie Jones, Thelinor "Lino"
Jena, Terry Redden and Trey Smalls. In back: Assistant Coach Barry White, Tyrone
Pace, Mark St. Fort, Arnold Louis, Onell Virgile and Coach Vance Dickey. Missing:
Reggie Grizzard and Chris Rich.


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Thurs
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Mulberry
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Braden River
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@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"
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Palmetto St., Wauchula
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'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.


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Basketball Schele
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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


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Palmetto
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Heartland Christian


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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.


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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,
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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.

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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.
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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.


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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.


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-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


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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





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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


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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
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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.
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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


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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

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

CERTIFICATE NO. 1038 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998

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

Name in which assessed: JAMES A CUNNINGHAM, TRUSTEE

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

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

Dated this 17th day of November, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County. Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk, i .
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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


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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.
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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.


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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.
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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.


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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
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Viola Carlton, Avis Sasser and Dr. Barbara Carlton stand by Mosaic Christmas tree.


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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.


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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!


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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


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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.

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more difficult to remove than 10 HQ URSA
the hunger for bread. HOUA
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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


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dred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit,
become a child again at Christmas-time.
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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


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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.
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"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


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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.




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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


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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
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Rumania. Whiskers could be
worn only if the owner secured
an official permit, and paid the
appropriate fee.


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