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Sports Start Again Tuesday .Story 1C Officer Teaches. Iraqi Police S. .Story 7C SMarching To A National Tune ..Story 3B The 106th Year, No. 3 3 Sections, Pages 24 Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 46q Thursday, December 29, 2005 Gas Costs More Sunday By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The cost of gasoline in Hardee County will increase by a nickel on Sunday. At the end of a public hearing last June, Hardee County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance imposing a five-cent local option gas tax effec- tive Jan. 1. State Statute 336 specifies that the money may only be used for road improvements on the 511.61 miles of county roads. City streets will also get some benefit as the estimated annual $598,000 would be distributed by .state formula, with 87.81 percent going to the county, $8.45 percent to Wauchula, 2.54 percent to Zolfo Springs and 1.2 percent to Bowling Green. Commissioners approved the local option tax because of state PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Firefighter/Paramedic David Cole must have been exceptionally good this year because Santa and his reindeer delivered a huge gift to him early Christmas morning. Lt. Don MacGregor said when two ladies from out of town found a stray hound dog on Christmas Eve they brought it to the fire department. After deciding to'take home the dog, Cole put her in his truck. He went out about 2 a.m. Christmas morning to find the dog on the ground in labor. She was placed on a blanket in the station and continued in labor until 8 a.m., birthing 11 puppies in all. The dogs will be ready to be given away in about eight weeks when they are weened. For information on the mixed hound puppies, call Cole at the fire station at 773-4362. Stories In The News In 2005 January. The state legislature has passed a tax bill declaring 2004 ad valorem taxes will not exceed $1,5001for those whose homes were uninthabitable for 60 or more days after last the hurricane season. Over $600,000 in Volunteer Florida hurricane relief funds have been designated to go to storm victims in Hardee County for unmet needs. The Hardee JCounty School District held an official ground-breaking ceremony for its project to build a new K-8 school. It is a $34.5 million project and will be on 60 acres in Wauchula Hills. A Hardee County teen allegedly robbed a Polk County store at gun- point before heading home and leading officers to Zolfo Springs in a high- speed chase where he was finally captured. February Four fires blazed through Hardee County this past week killing Henry Luna of Bowling Green and destroying four houses. After analyzing accusations of a juror using racial slurs during a trial, Judge Marcus J. Ezelle found no basis in allegations of juror misconduct. The trial was held for a woman who received a 25-year prison sentence for trying to shoot a cop with his own gun. The conviction of juror misconduct could have won a new trial. The Hardee County Fair crowns Nicole Graham as Miss Hardee County and 13ailee Williams as Jr; Miss. Anthony Layne' Deboy and Ronald Dale Smith escaped from the Hardee County Jail Monday, Feb. 28 and continue to be missing. See NEWS 2A mandates that counties exhaust all possible local* revenue sources before seeking state monies, such as those which financed the paving of CR 663 (Fort Green-Ona Road), Crewsville, Murphy and this year Dansby and Sweetwater Roads. The new gas tax can only be used for road improvements.There are presently 200 miles of unim- proved roads. Paving them could reduce maintenance significantly, using only two motor graders instead of the six currently being used, said local transportation department officials. The tax is only for gas; it can- not be assessed against diesel fuel, explained County Manager Lex Albritton in response to a citizen's comment that semi-trucks tear up the roads. "It's a user tax, a fair tax, said commissioners as they approved it. ZS Bread Bank: Police Officer Shares With All By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Twice a week Zolfo Springs res- idents flock, into Town Hall, b0pas'ing the glass service win- dow. They are not there to pay their water bills or complain about a pot- hole. They are there for satisfaction of a different kind. Bread. On Tuesday and Fridays, police officer Louis D. Williams fills his Oldsmobile Alero full of baked goods and drives from his home in Port Charlotte to his job in Zolfo Springs. "It's a small car but, I tell you, he really knows how to pack that puppy!" town Councilwoman Roberta Meyer remarks. This isn't surplus bread that's a day past its expiration date, either. In fact, this isn't just bread. There are doughnuts, there are -bagels. There are English muffins, there are coffee cakes. There's wheat bread, white bread, oatmeal bread, rye bread, grain bread and even reduced-calorie bread. Top that off with a pound cake or an ,iced chocolate cake. "It's free to anybody," Meyer says. "There ate no limits except on the sweets. We ask people to limit them to two, so that there is enough for everyone," she adds. Williams first got the idea from his home church, Praise Tabernacle in Port Charlotte. It's a small church with a mighty ministry: feeding the hungry. Its members coordinate and distribute the area's Boy Scout Food Drive. One day a woman there suggest- ed Williams take' some of the boun- ty of baked goods to the needy in the town where he works. "I asked the mayor, and she thought it was a good idea," says Williams. "I went to the chief, and he thought it was a great idea." So, the Alero was carefully packed and the. Zolfo Springs Bread Bank began. "The mayor put a sign on the door," Williams remembers. And See BREAD 2A Hardee Health Could Improve By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate How's your health! Living in Hardee County could mean stacking up better or worse than other counties in the state, or people around the nation. The 2004 annual health profile and recently released Health Care Report Card compares Hardee County to the state and nation. Published by The Heartland Rural Health Network Inc., the brief Hardee Health Care Report packs a lot of information into a half dozen pages. It reports a popu- lation of 26,938 in the 637 square. miles of Hardee County at the 2000 WEATHER uATk HIGH LOWR am 12/22 62 36 0.00 '112/23 64 37 0.00 12/24 70 46 0.00 12/25 74 .55 0.00 121/2 73 45 0.04 12/27 65 35 0.00 1OTAL. Rainfall to 12/20/05 61.89 Same period last year 66.60 Annual average 53.98 Source: Univ. oft FI Ona Research Center INDEX Classifieds 4A Community Calendar ...2A Courthouse Report.......6C Crime Blotter............... 4C Hardee Living................2B ji Roundups...........7A & 3C Obits 6B census, up 38 percent in a decade. .Over a quarter (27.6 percent) were under 18 and' 13.9 percent were over 65. The median household income was $30,183, compared to $38,819 for the state and $43,318 for the U. S. Not surprisingly, 29 percent of people in the county have no health insurance and nearly 25 percent are below the federal poverty level. Over 35 percent of the county is of Hispanic' origin, higher than the state or nation. The statistics show Hardee better See HEALTH 3A Crash Kills New Yorker By JOAN SEAMAN Of'The Herald-Advocate A Monday evening collision north of Wauchula resulted in the death of a New York woman. According to a Florida Highway Patrol .report, Catherine F. Gates, 62, of-38 Merrall Drive, Clifton Park,' N.Y. was a passenger in a 2004 Dodge Pickup driven by her husband, William Gates, of the same address. They were driving south on U.S. 17 about 11 p.m. when their vehicle was hit by another, causing theirs to overturn in a roadside drainage ditch about 2.2 miles north of Wauchula. FHP -Cpl. Roger B. Crews advised that charges are pending against Horacio Rivera, 24; of 2325 Falcon Lane, Wauchula, who was driving a 1993 Lincoln south at a high rate of speed. He came -up behind the Gates' vehicle and col- lided with it, then veering left and See CRASH 2A PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL Zolfo Springs Police Officer Louis Williams takes a break in "breaking bread" with the people of the town he serves. 9' " CHRISTMAS PUPPIES '' L 'I II I o 2A The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 RALPH SIA SQN Production Mnager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. ProductionManager U115 S. Seventh Ave. Phone::(863) 77;3255 P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 Fax (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Adlvocate.- Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchnla.-FL 33873'. (USPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box6' 338. Wauchula. FL 33873 "' SUBSCRIPTIONS: ( DEADLINES: Hardee County Schools Thursday 5 p.m. months St16; 1 yr. $28; 2 yrs..-$ . S Sports -Monday noon Florida' ,. . Hardee Living Monday 5 p.m. 6 months S20; I yr. $37;.2 yrss- $572 ,. General Newl Monday 5 p.m. Out of State Ads Tuesday noon 6 months $24 1yr.- $44: 2 s. $86 LETTERS:, . The Herald-Advocate welcomes lenersro the editor on matters of publid Interest. Lete" should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a'dayjime phon6 number. SUBMISSIONS: -Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, aou-., ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject lo'editing. Kelly's Column By Jim John Timothy Reynolds, 41, of Wauchula is "Not Wanted" by the Hardee Sheriff's office, as printed in error last week on Page 4B. Anoffi- cial correction and apology is being. printed on Page 2A this week. Reynolds told the Herald-Advocate he lost his job in construction fol- lowing last week's article. Here's hoping he can get his job back or anoth- -: erjob-soon. There are a lot of people who have made a wrong choice or two in life and get back on the right track.. Some people do not learn from their mis- thkes, but many do. Our religion teaches that everyone is important and great things can be accomplished by people through God's help .and guidance. Our religion also teaches that people can make wrong choices and a & mess of their lives by following bad impulses and thoughts. The Bible says there is a devil who seeks to devour and destroy people but that Satan's power is limited and not nearly as strong as the power of God, who exists as Father,.Son and Holy Spirit. Community activist Dee Williams-Tatis told me last week she has a new mission for 2006.----to work against the evils of drugs.. She, wants mandatory prison or jail time for even using illegal drugs and'etoigh-&e.ment es.for-those \' ho make. sell or distribute them. The abu e of drugs and alcoholl can haje terrible consequences. So can misuse of legal drugs. *' .. ' S n 2005 Williams-Tatis, who is Bohling Green postmaster by profes- son. emphasized homes and lobs for the needy following the 2004 hurri- canes .. Dee has headed up the Toys For Tots Christmas gift program the past -to ears jii Hardee County. She believes if the status-quo is not working, then thirt)s nked to be changed tor the better I Iate Iunch the other day %\ith Joe Skilka. ssho %%as born in 1929 He is Sin he citrus.ancj cattle, business. Joe said he has seen a lot of changes dur-' ing his Iet.ime riot aJt of them good. Jo4..grewup in Hardee County during the Great Depression.He knows Iht.ithard limes pFr. Re said the main recreation for Hardee youngsters was the' s\i.ming pool in Zolfo Springs. - His brother Steve boilt the first school bus used in Hardee Counlty and, taught Joe a lot about mechanics. : , The 2004 hurricanes hit Joe e\trai hard because Jewel, his wife of 48 \ears. passed a.ay right after Hurricane Charles. He recalls the old days, of school when there were: daily prayers and' singing hymns. A man's word was his bond. Activists were not trying to take'God out .of the public life H: He i .concerned about American agriculture and industry having to. corripete against countries like Mexico that have low wages 'Joe lives in the Popash area A few years ago he lost a grandson Caleb to a motorodcle/automobile accident. SHe believes, tele\ ision.had a chance to do a great job'of education for people but mostly shows bad stuff and has contributed to a decline in morals in America. Joe is hoping for a rosier and better 2006 than the recent past. Ii had the good fortune this past week to lha\e a good dove hunt and to see tin exciting overtime \ictoui,'bN the Tampa Bay Bucs over the Atlanta Faltons, 27-24. Attending the game %ere sons Michael and Jonathan and ,neighbor Michael Albritton. ' Football fans ha\e a TV buffet feast of college bowl games and NFL playoff games coming up. Some fans could use two or three sets of eyes. ' The First Baptist Church of Wauchula presented "The 'Living Christmas Tree" Dec. 17 and IS. Combined attendance for the two nights was about 850. Over 100 people were involved in the production, said choir director Tim Davis. The tall "tree" was decorated, had computerized lighting and had sev-; eral layers of standing choir members. The "tree" \\as custom-made bv a company\ in Texas, s ill be used for )ears, to come and was donated to the church by brothers Joe and James Carlton in memory of their mother Lethad Carlion. a former choir director at First Baptist ' The Herald-Advocate staff wishes everyone the best in the upcoming new year of 2006. There are sure to be opportunities and challenges ahead, both personal, local, state, national and global My.wife says life is what we make it. 'Contiued FCRASHn : S ,,.Continued From 1A across the southbound lanes into the center grass median, rotating and coming to stop facing north- east, said the police report. Catherine Gates succumbed to her injuries. William Gates and pas- sengers Robert and Arriane Andrusco, both 30. of 1304 Midland Ave., Yonkers. N,Y., were transported, to, Florida Hospital- Wauchula for treatment of minor injuries. Rivera was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital in critical. condi- tion.. A hospital spokesperson' reported on Tuesday that his condi- tion was still critical. Catherine .Gates becomes the 11th fatality on Hardee County roads in 2005. . hi the sheltered heart of the clumps last year's foliage still clings 'to the lower branches,"tatters of orange that mutter with the pas- sage of the wind, the talk of old women warning the green gen- eration of what they, toopmust.come to when the sap runs back. S-Jacquetta Hawkes BREAD Continued From 1A PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL Ofc. Louis Williams smiles as the Bread Bank fulfills his goal, Zolfo Springs neighbors helping neighbors in need. people came. "It started to grow, and it keeps growing," he adds. Ofc. Ricky Selph helps Williams unload his Alero on Bread Bank days. "It's amazing what I get in that little car," Williams says. "I go directly to the warehouse now because I load so much." 'The Bread Bank is set up on long white folding tables in the town's, Civic Center. People filter in and out all day long'. "It's a feeling I can't express when I see people who really need it come in with a shy look," Williams says. "You know, that 'I don't know if I should' look. I just want to grab them and hug them and say 'Take! Take! Take!' , Notes Meyer, "A lot of it is peo-, ple coming in to get it for their elderly neighbors who can't get out. Most of it is neighbor helping neighbor." "I love living in the town of Zolfo Springs, where the people are gracious and kind and the Police Department reaches out to the peo- ple and to help the poor here," says Lenore VanderLaan, a senior citi- zen and a widow. "I collect for sev- eral neighbors, including a family with five children. "It's -wonderful," she continues. "It's a beautiful mission, and that's what the Lord wants us to do." Carlyn Mitchum says she comes every Friday; this time she has a friend with her, a woman with a family of 10. "The price of bread is too much," Mitchum says, "We can't afford to buy bread right now. "It's hard and this helps, espe- cially if you have a big family: It helps a lot," she says. "I appreciate it very much." , Raymond Zamora,' picking up bread for others; notes, "I think it's a good thing they are doing for the people of, I would say the county, because others have gotten wind of it and I've told people out in the rural areas. "Usually they come once, and NEWS Continued From 1A March Ronald Dale Smith, who escaped from' the 'Hardee County Jail last. week, was captured in Georgia following a high-speed chase that left one woman killed and a sheriff's deputy seriously injured. Tammy Jo Wilson-Friel Smith. Kathy Ray Friel and Jessie Vasquez Martinez were each arrested and charged with a third-degree felony crime for aiding in the escape of Ronald Dale Smith. Oscar Omar Sambrano has been sentenced to two years in state prison for driving away after he ran over his girlfriend when she fell out of his' truck. He had been charged with leaving the'scene of an accident involv- ing a death and fleeing a police officer with lights and siren activated which are each felony accounts. Anthony Lane Deboy who escaped from the Hardee County Jail was captured after a 10 minute car chase which ended with Deboy crashing into ,a pole and hiin being taken into custody. April Gary Dale Wilson escaped 'from the Hardee County Jail after his girl- friend, Betty Jo Wilson. loosened the bolts of a glass window in the visita- 'tion room. allowing Gary Wilson to push it out and climb through. This is the third breakout in five weeks. Alma"Jean Tatum has been sehtencedto probation and will never drive again due to DUI_ deaths. She was originally charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter following a March 25, 2000 crash killing two individu- als. Insurance salesman Jason Matthe' Ford was arrested for taking cus- tomers' premiums but never purchasing their policies. He has entered into, a plea agreement with the prosecution. Nine dealers and nearly a quarter-of-a-million, dollars.worth of drugs have been taken off Hardee County streets at the conclusion of a more than year-long secret narcotics .investigation. May On the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Hardee Junior High raised its average from last year's 3.5 to the current 3.7. County Commissioners'consider imposing a five-cent gas tax in the county to keep up with county road needs. A man who had faced life in prison for allegedly molesting .a 9-year- old girl instead was found not guilty of all charges last week at his trial in Hardee Circuit Court. About 220 seniors graduated from Hardee Senior High School in Tarupaat the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall and then traveled to Adventure Island for their Project Graduation celebration. June - Over $30 million in the state budget will be given to Hardee County for the school system, wastewater and courthouse improvements and trans- portation. A judge has sentenced insurance agent Jason Matthew Ford to 10 years in state prison for taking premium money from homeowners but never pur- chasing their policies. Heavy rains continue to erode local roads and cause detours. The recent closure of a block of the new U.S. 17 northbound lanes is expected to last at least a month. At..the end of a public hearing on June 9, the Hardee County Commission voted to approve an ordinance imposing a five-cent local ' option gas tax that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2006. The revenue will go toward road improvements. The' completion of the new K-8 school will cost $6 million more than originally anticipated. Next week, the top newsmakers in the latter half of 2005, July through December . then they deliver it to other peo- ple," he points out. "That's what most people do," Meyer agrees, Says resident Ed Rusaw, 'iThis is the second time I've come." He's bagging bread for himself and for a neighbor. "She's, 87, I'm. 88," he says. He stops and looks around him. "It's a beautiful idea for the people in. town who really need food. My gosh, look at all this!' I'm happy. I think it helps a lot of people." " Rusaw likes the boost the Bread Bank gives to his Social Security budget.. Plus, he points out, "It's a chance to visit with people." Rose Freeman does just that as. she quickly makes selections at the tables, chatting all the % while. She has an elderly friend waiting out- side in her car, too frail to make the walk inside, but enjoying the ride into town and the folks who stop at the car window to say hello. Through it all, Williams, a quiet man, watches. And smiles. He's always been called to ser-' vice. Even as a child. And his dream came true 36 years ago when he became a police officer. His uniform sports the customary name tag. But there is more for the public to see on this officer's chest. A top ribbon was pinned on him as a prayer for U.S. troops. Next is a ribbon of valor, awarded to him by the Punta Gorda Police Department after subduing an angry man who had pulled a gun on a group of 30 or so children. Next in the row of pins is a cross. This, comes from the Fraternal Order of Police where Williams, an ordained minister, served as chap- lain. The Bread Bank, he notes, is just one of his ministries. Music pro- vides another, as Williams plays in a Caribbean steel band. "It gives me a great platform to speak for the Lord," Williams says softly. "I can't have a 'conversation without edifying the goodness and glory of the Lord. "'When you look at my orna- ments here," Williams concludes, gently pulling on his uniform shirt. "my cross is the greatest one." NOT 'WANTED' The 'Wanted' column pre- pared by 'the Hardee County Sheriff's Office and published in this newspaper last week contained an error. John Timothy Reynolds, 41, of Wauchula, was mistakenly included among the individu- als pictured. The Sheriff's Office does not hold an active warrant against him, and apol- ogizes for its error and any misunderstandings it may have caused. WRONG PICTURE Another entry in the 'Wanted' column inadvertently ,had the wrong picture attached to it. Above is the correct photo of Robert Lee Cole, 50. The 6"1", 200-pound man, who was last known at 301 Glades St., Bowling Green, is wanted on a charge of non-support. The Herald-Advocate is pleased to set the record straight on theses two errors. ************* At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the information, and if we find it needs correction or clarification, we will do so here. To make a report, call Managing Editor Cynthia Krahl at 773-3255. THURSDAY, JAN. 5 I I VHardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Commission Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools. HARDEE COUNTY NOTICE OF MEETINGS FOR 2006 The Hardee County Industrial Development.Authority will hold monthly meetings at 9:00 a.m. on in the County, Commissioners Board Room in the Courthouse Annex at 412 West'Orange, Street, Wauchula, Florida. Schedule as follows: : Jan 10 April July11 Oct10 Feb14 May9 Aug8 Nov 14 Mar14 June 13 Sept 12 Dec 12 This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Betty Croy at the Economic Development Office (773 3030) at least forty-eight (48) prior to the meeting. RICHARD NICHOLSON, CHAIRMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HARDEE'COUNTY, FLORIDA 12:28 QrrTon "Hardee County's largest Selection of VHS tapes!" "Hardee County's largest Selection of VHS tapes!" 'I N The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage - JAMES R. KELLY : Publisher/Editor ' CYNTHIA M. KRAHL . Managine Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor 0 ml New Year's Rental Specials (Now Through 1/15/06) 9VHS 4y4I7 Movie 9 9Rental 990 on 2nd DVD Rental 990 Game Nightly Rental Hwy. 17 Bowling Green. 375-4422 Mon.- Fri. 3pm-9pm Sat. lpm-9pm Sun. 2pm-9pm 12:29c Adp 14.cuu I ; "?: paachos u F" ` ' December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A HEALTH Continued From 1A in cancer, lung disease and heart disease deaths than the state or national averages (adjusted for population differences). HIV/AIDS deaths are better than the national rate but higher than the state. But, the county needs to improve in many areas where it is higher- than either the state or the nation. Breast and cervical cancer, uninten- tional injury, diabetes, stroke and motor vehicle crash deaths are all extremely high. So are sexually transmitted diseases, newly diag- nosed AIDS cases and births to teen mothers. The percentage of obese adults is also significantly higher than others in the state and nation. So are adults with no leisure time physical activity, adults who have not been immunized for pneumonia or flu, do not have regular mammo- grams, pap smear or other cancer screenings, do not have diabetes, Deal Me Out! By Marjorie Bateman Hardee Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition PREVENTION WORKS! GET INVOLVED As we bring the current year to a close and think about the possibilities that are brought by a new year, typical tradition is to look at the: past year and spend some time thinking about the changes we would liketo make for the future. Many people make New Year's Resolutions based, on the perceived success of decisions they made in the past. Businesses and organizations make plans and decisions that will guide their actions for the upcoming year. How does that relate to prevention efforts? Very simply, national sur- veys regarding drug abuse tell us what efforts have been successful, the areas that need new or renewed efforts and that there is still a great deal of work to do. According to a National Household Survey conducted by the U.S.' Department of Health and Human Services, youth cigarette use continues to decline. This is evidence that the massive campaign to educate kids about the harmful effects of tobacco use is working. The challenge for our com- munity and every community across this country is to become aware of the negative effects of drug abuse on our families and businesses. Then.make a commitment to get involved in the effort to prevent the spread of the prob- lem. Studies show that millions of Americans are in denial about their own S.drug abuse. A full 70,000 people, aged 12 and older, participated in the nationwide survey and reported that they'd encountered trouble with the law and still believed they were in control of their habit. a Today, almost 73 percent of all current drug users ages 18-49 are full- or part-time employed. About seven percent of full-time workers, use illicit drugs and about seven percent are heayy drinkers. The .economic costs to society of substance abuse are calculated in the billions of dollars. Workplaces take the brunt in lost/poor performance, accidents and crime. One drug of choice that is on the rise across the country, especially in rural communities, is methamphetamine. This is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the- counter ingredients. Methamphetamine can cause a variety of cardiovascu- lar problems including rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure and irreversible stroke-producinig damage to small blood vessels in the brain. Elevated body temperature and convulsions which can lead to death along with skin abscesses, violent behavior, paranoia, anxiety, confu- sion and insomnia are all side effects of chronic methamphetamine abuse. This picture may have begun to sound dismal and you are wondering what you could do to make a difference. The first step is making a decision to get the facts and become knowledgeable. The Hardee County Drug Prevention Coalition is planning several edu- cational programs in 2006 to help you get the facts. The first program, on- methamphetamine use, will be held in January. Watch for announcements and plan to attend.' . cholesterol or blood pressure checks and do not have a personal health care provider. Marsha Rau, health director for the Hardee County Health Department, recently reviewed the 2004 data collected from hospitals, health departments, vital statistics, motor vehicle departments, death and marriage records and similar sources. Most data can be found online at myflorida.com, following the CHARTS resource line. Rau notes that because of Hardee's smaller population, it is important to look at multiple years for trends. For instance, if there was one case of an illness this year and none last year, it could reflect a 100 percent increase, a misleading figure. Overall people need to look at the yppl, years of potential produc- tive life lost, say from motor vehi- cle or work accidents, or poor lifestyles. Almost all of the major health problems are due to poor lifestyle, such as smoking, drink- ing, overweight, diet, says Rau. In the coming year a Hardee Health Care Task Force is being formed to address community health planning. "We want a broad' cross section of the community, schools, churches, organizations, agencies, local health practitioners and the general public to help us build an action plan to improve the health of all the diverse groups here to create ongoing change," said Rau. "There is no magic bullet. Despite medical intervention, it is hardest to affect people's behavior and lifestyle. We have less .teens using tobacco. The Closing The Gap diabetes prevention program is going well. We are recovering from, the 2004, storms and need to use that same kind of preventive plan- ning for our, health," challenged Rau. "We can change and achieve the lifestyles we want for a healthi- er Hardee County," she concludes. The brochure on Taral health care says a healthy community enables people to maintain a high quality of life, with health care focused on both treatment and prevention, and providing a safe environment, schools, roads, playgrounds and other services to meet people's needs. It recommends that people improve their healthy lifestyles by staying physically active, eating foods low in saturated fats and cho- lesterol, eat a balanced diet, don't smoke, have blood pressure checked 'regularly and get extra Isleep.. The Savory Side Of Chocolate From a steaming cup of cocoa to brownies and fudge, chocolate is associated so closely with sweets that we rarely think of enjoying its rich flavor in savory dishes. Mole, the dark Mexican sauce famously made with chocolate, is the only non-sweet use of it most people know. If you're feeling a bit adventur- ous, try adding a little cocoa pow- der to savory dishes for a deeper, richer and subtly complex flavor. Cocoa powder is made from ground roasted cocoa beans from which some of the fat, called cocoa butter, has been removed. As a result, one tablespoon of cocoa powder contains one-half gram of fat, while a half-ounce of unsweet- ened chocolate, roughly the equiva- lent amount for cooking, contains seven grams of fat. Equally impor- tant, cocoa imparts more of the flo- ral and earthy notes we love in chocolate, with less of the bitter- ness found in most unsweetened chocolate, the kind easiest to use in savory dishes. This is particularly true for natural cocoa powder, which is not Dutch-processed. Dutching involves treating cocoa with alkali to make it easier to dis- solve in liquids. It also makes it taste milder. You probably grew up with the most familiar kind, which works perfectly in savory dishes. Cocoa can be a good salt-substi- tute, too. Sift it, store it in a shaker and use a dash to garnish butternut squash, sweet potato, tomato and bean soups, and season sunnyside- up eggs. One cannot think.well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. -Virginia Woolf NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-22 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-22 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9th day of January, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2005-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE (NORTHBOUND US HWY. 17) AND WEST OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS THE GRAY E, VANCE PARCEL "A", FROM "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO "C2-HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Sectibn 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Clifford M. Ables, 1I, Esquire Attorney for City of Wauchula" Ables & Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street Suite 103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 s/ Clarissa Abbott CLARISSA ABBOTT, City plerk City of Wauchula 12:29c 4A The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 The Classifieds ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING ........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Hiring Immediately Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Avon Park Center Quality Improvement Asst. --- LPN with vayid FL License, community health experience, quality improvement training a plus. Outreach Nurse LPN with valid FL License, pro- vide health education, health screenijigs. Computer literate, good oral and written communication skills, Sable 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 VWest, Avon Park,. FL. 33825, Fax # (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFIV. 1oi 012:12 LAMBERT T REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker Buyers Available - NICE and QUIET 3B/1 Bth CB/Stucco home in secluded area; one acre lot; house has new roof and upgrades; great for small family or retirement. $150,000. THIS LISTING %WON'T LAST! 4B/2 Bth CB/Stucco home on 4 acres 1732 square feet; nice oaks: seclud- ed area. $265,000. PERFECT HOMESITE! 15 acres in beautiful location - great investment. Call for details. $17,500 per acre. 4 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL property plus suite of offices, fruit scales, outdoor workshop/shed, fenced: located just outside of city limits. $198,500. BEAUTIFUL WOODED ACREAGE! 2308 square feet. 3B/2Bth CB home, located just outside of town on 15 acres, fenced, plus a large, sin)l siding, 80x80 barn with 4 horse stalls. 2 roll up doors, 2 pole barns, many extras must see to appreciate! $465,500. BRING YOUR SUITCASE! This home is completely furnished and ready for occupancy! 2B/lBth, 12%60 M/NI, washer/dryer. lawn mower, gas grill, all the extras! $49,900. ROOM TO GROW in this 2677 sq. ft. stucco home. like new inside with renovations just completed, 3B/2Bth. inside utility, fireplace, convenient location - walk to schools and shopping! $207,000. TAKE NOTICE! PRICE CHANGE on this large, 4B/2Bth D/W on 5 ACRES: 2387 total square feel; buill in 1998: reduced to $170,000. Lovely 3B/2BIh. frame/stucco home, built with steel trusses, inside utility, fireplace, updated appliances, 10x20 shed, meal roof; located on 5 acres; small pond. $265,000 CONTRACT PENDING. % HAT A BONUS! 12x20 workshop/storage space with concrete floor and electricity PLLIS a losel), mose-in ready 3B/2BIh, built in 1998. D/W on corner lot; 1328 square feet, new washer and dryer, some furni- lure included. See loda)! $135,000. PEACEFUL SETTING for this 2B/2Bth home located on 5 acres, convenient location, paved road access, large fish pond and plenty of nice oaks. Won't last long call today! $189,000. REDUCED! 15 acres cleared pasture with small barn and 3B/IBlh home; large oaks, pased road frontage. $400,000. GOING, GOING, GONE! This country, stile home on large, corner lot (3 lots total), 3B/IBth, new roof, large 12x24 shed, convenient to schools, won't last long with the price reduced to $85,000. DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p KENMORE 5 cu. ft. upright freezer, great condition, $50; clothes washer, good condition, needs hoses, $45. 735-0169. 12:29p Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 Charlotte Terrell E-mail:Iambertdl @earthlink.net We Need Your Listings! MOTIVATED SELLER! 3B/2Bth home within many extras on 5 acres, fenced and cross fenced, large oaks and pond: horse barn with electricity; first class work- shop: 4 wells on property. $314,900. BE THE FIRST to see this charming home located in family neighborhood: great room plan. 3B/2Bths: 2436 square feet, built in 2000. $170,000. NRIST SEE TO BELIEVE! This 2,500+ custom built home on 5 acres has too mania extras to list! 3B/2Bth, built in 2003. Call today to see! 20.3 acres, fenced and cross fenced: excellent pasture- land. Call for details! ACROSS FROM INDUSTRY \L PARK 10 Acres - Zoned 1-2, Ilighway 62 road frontage: office space and service shop. Call for details! Park model D/W1 M/H on nicely landscaped corner lot: 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feel, some furniture included in sale. $85,000. HIGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5 acre tracts excellent building sites. $100,000. Commercial corner lot. good location. Call office for information. HUNTERS BE AWARE! Abundant wildlife including lurke), deer, and hogs plus a 2B/1.5Blh Mobile Home on secluded 17 acres. $175,000. Vacant lot in restricted area, perfect for your mobile home: located short distance from town. $15,000. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Ideal location on Highway) 17 North. ,See Today! Commercial lot in Wauchula! Good location for all ty pes of businesses. See today! $75.000. A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 acre tract and 20 acre tract or total tract: plenty of wildlife. convenient location; excellent home sites. Call for information. EXCELLENT BUILDING SITES CONVENIENT LOCATION! Two 5 Acre tracts located just outside of town. Call today for details! INVESTORS LOOK NO FURTHER! COMMER- CIAL PROPERTr Zoned I 2; high traffic area: Call for details! Beautiful, native 5 acres wilh large oaks, fronts on Hamilton Road, excellent home site, just minutes from town. \\ w lambertreaIty net SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADANIS...............781-2413 ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING ...............781-1698 ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226 ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL......781-6971 [B REALTOR ll112 29c DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p C.N.A.s NEEDED: 40 hrs/wk, $7.25/hr. Dependable transportation required. Apply at HOPE of Hardee, 310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula or call (863) 773-2022 for more information. EOE, DFWP.R 12:22-1:12c -B&L CITRUS, INC., 182 Boyd.Cowart Rd., Wauchula is looking for'depend- able, hard working semi-drivers to haul fruit. Stop by office to pickup application. Drug free workplace. 12:22-29c CREWLEADER/CREWS needed for the 2005/06 fruit season. No equip- ment required. Please apply at B&L Citrus or call for directions 863-773- 6195. 12:22-29c BJD ENTERPRISES, INC., 182 Boyd Cowart Rd., Wauchula. Dump truck drivers needed. Stop by office for application. Drug-free workplace. 12:22-29c Locally Owned We won't be undersold! TEACHER FOR 3 year olds, 40 hour week, training preferred. 773-4701 Children's World. 12:29-1:5c 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 WORK @ HOME. $450-$1500 MONTH PT; $2000-$4500 FT. (303) 292-9960. www.OurAnswer.com 12:15-1:12p ToPayroll Temporary or Federal and State Permanent LA BO iTaxes aL IR B Deposits Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports Personnel Services Worker's Comp. Payroll Services FICA, Year End W2's CONTACT: ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863) 773-9225 10:21tfc MY FLORIDA LANDSCAPE SERVICES *Landscape Enhancements eMulching *Irrigation Repair *LAWN Care *Tree Work *Storm & Debris Cleanup Licensed Insured /At -9.' Maria, Billy, Rosemary S - Wauchula 505 N. 6th Ave. ross from First National Bank) 773-6667 Hardee unaT 2 All vehicles are wvaucnu Buy Here! Pay Here! Corner of Hwy HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 773-; County's Best Sales Team! I : -,MIK =(.7. -M ila Hills 17 & Rea Rd. 2011 10 : ,r , I/ (1% Billy Hill Owner Ruby Wauchula Team Orland Wauchul m 0 f R r,- Short Time Job -Bankruptcy ,* Repo Slow Pay APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low mo-Co py mpent Coptie Rats- Not Buy H -Py Hw .. SisEbttleha C Left L Mo Ca &Tmck&,. Call nowf c tryour c approval on ou t 24 h. to f HOTUNE 1-800-B3&6911 . Lonestar Construction Corp.r - General Contractor Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Fax 863-773-9865 Fax86-73-86 Office 863-773-4779 For all your landscape needs 863-832-2102 863-773-0817 Citrus Removal Land Clearing backhoe Work Fond Digging Ditch Cleaning Drivewas pebble Rock, etc., FiDi r&o Shawn Rimes (863) 781-0412 Agnet 158*17*9761 FIREFIGHTER/EMT PAY RATE: ($25,459.93 33,402.51) Wanted for the Hardee County Fire Rescue Department. Must be FL Certified as a FireFighter and EMT. Possession of a- Valid FL Class D CDL w/E endorsement and certification of FL approved EVOC. Must be able to work rotating shifts and ability to per- form prolonged and arduous physical work. Complete job description and Fire Rescue Applications posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax:, (863) 773-2154. Position closes at 5:00U p.m., January 6, 2006. Excellent Benefits including State Retirement. EOE F/M/V. c112:22-290 OPPORIURN V NEW FINANCE PROGRAM Beginning January 1 No one will be turned down! Absolutely no one! We sell the best and wholesale the rest! A PRINTERS PUBLISHERS 11.0. Box 3M WMICIWla. FL 33873 L The Herald-Advocate Telephone (863) 773-3255 Qualitv 1) -infing ser Ives at e w) i : i L tpetitive m-ii ev! -1- CI 'rPAW ci18-8 tfie nRequests References Provide~d Upon "^ 81 December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A The Classified.s For Sale! Secluded Pasture For Sale! 24.25 Acres of secluded pasture S. of Zolfo Springs. $125,000 Call (863)773-2213 12:5tfc l'IS n[ersJ Real Estate, LLC Lakeland, Florida Web: www.saundersrealestate.com 40 ACRES 30 in prime Hamlin ,grove. Good producer $424,000. 10 acre grove and home site in Friendship., Lovely rural setting, with fruit income. $16,500/acre. 40 acre ranch off North Ed Wells Road. $320,000. 20 ac e Hamj i grove Vi atarea w good fruit c = I-ls. S qla(ft)r quick closings! SFlorida Institute For Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. "Where a Job Can Become a Career" Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR We are currently accepting applications for the fol- lowing positions: R.S.A.'s "Weekend" Shift-full time or part time. High School Diploma or G.E.D: $9.00 per hour starting rate. Environmental Technician Weekend (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D. Training provided. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Experienced preferred/will 'train. RN's- B & C shift.: ate fpay $28-32 per hour, C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend shifts available. Current Florida Licensure & HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50. Dietary Server- Must have HS Diploma or GED. Hours vary with rotation of weekends. Waitress experi-I ence preferred. Starting rate of pay is $9.00 per hour. FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to annettedhr@finr.net. c112 isic5 ---- DIESEL AND HYDRAULIC mechanic, full-time with benefits. Call 941-776- 1211 or 863-683-6741. 12:29-1:5c TRUCK DRIVER needed for sod deliv- eries, CDL, 2 yrs. exp., clean record required. Call Ben and T&B Turf. 727- 638-1852. 12:22-1:12p ADON 79 BED SNF seeking ener- getic RN with excellent supervisory communication & clinical skills. Fax resume to: Hardee Manor, Care Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL. Fax 863-773-0959 or phone 863- 773-3231. 12:22-29c Help Wanted The Hardee County Health Department is looking for a bilingual (Spanish/English) Program Assistant for its Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. The Program Assistant will be required to have basic knowledge of office management systems and pro- cedures, and assist with the day-to-day operations of the pro- gram. This -position is grant funded and starting salary is $17,550.00. If you are interested or have additional questions please, see the following website: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or contact Nicole Franklin at (863) 773-4161 ext. 157. -c 12:29c UI "On The JoO .=- RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor: Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke Bill Reschke I . BANKRUPTCY 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT '* ^ Bulldozers. Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Train in Florida National Certification Financial Assistance - Job Placement Assistance 800-383-7364 Associated Training Seruices www aisn-schools.com 112 29c 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENI . WAUCHULA, FL 3387 Gary Delatorre Broker (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 A' AM-SOUTH REALTY AFTER HOURS CALL: Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627 VWAKIN; RvI-. EsrTAr. REAI. EASY Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 AnedllRichard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 CCC-045925 License CBC- 12430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Excellent communication, computer and office skills required. Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word programs. Ajilon Communication, 916 N.. 7th Avenue, Wauchula. 863-773- 5777. 12:15-1:12p 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 Lambert Rd., Zolfo Springs. (863) 773-6662. 12:29-1:5c SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED, D&G license in Bowling Green and Fort Green area. D Class school available. 863-682-2023. E.O.E. 12:22-1:12c DUPLEX BLOCK house for sale by owner. 3 BR 2 BA/2BR 1 BA. 820 South 8th Avenue,' Wauchula. Call Melinda (863) 773-5974 or 445-0208. 12:29p 2/1 FRAME, by St. Michael Church, must sell, $55,000. (863) 781-2541. - 12:22-1:5p 3/3 BLOCK, 1 acre by 4 lakes, Avon Park, $105,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p BLOCK HOUSE, 3/1, 2 car garage, Fort Meade, $95,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p HOUSE 3/2, 5 acres, fenced, Wauchula, $152,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p HELP WANTED CUSTODIAN ($8.46 $11.10) Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings & Grounds Department. Knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work. Ability to understand and follow simple oral/written instructions; sufficient physical strength and agility to perform a variety of moderately heavy custodial tasks in the care and limited maintenance of buildings and grounds. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Complete job description and Application 'forms posted on ,County Website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit applica- tions to .the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773- 2154. Open uritil 5:00 p.m., January 6, 2006. EOE-F/M/V c112:29c GRANTS COORDINATOR SALARY: $33,271.19 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 complying with grant requirements and in the writing of grant proposals. Must be proficient in the use of computer software, 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. Position open until filled. Complete job description andApplication Forms posted on'Co6inty web site: wNww.hardeeeounty.net.EOE-F/MN/V c112:29-1:5c NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 1/10/06 at 10:30 a.m. the following vehicles ,will be sold for towing and storage charges: Year: 92 Make: ISU Model: SW VIN# 4S2CG58Z7N4321613 Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING, 377 Old Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, FL 33834. 863-375,4068 ROBERTS TOWING 377 Old Dixie Hy. reservesthe right to bid.. ' S 12:29c " L~~FU~ Jimmy Hill, Sandra DeSantiago, Jack UE D3 Dane Hendry Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM HOME WITH A HEARTH, feel the warmth of the fireplace 311 RIVERSIDE DRIVE,.3 bedrooms, 2 bath CB home. through the winter months in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath CB $129,900. home. Fenced yard, screened porch, central AC/H and REREMENORMALLFAM wellmantained more. S138,500. RETIREMENT OR SMALL FAMILY, well maintained 2 7 8 ; -.-- *. bedroom, 2 bath dblw MH with Central AC/H, screened PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY close to Wauchula porch and more in quiet neighborhood. Close to city limits. $350,000. schools and shopping. $74,500. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 includes commercial 24 ACRES GREAT FOR HUNTING AND RECREATION. and residential lots. $138,6000. Cabbage palms, oaks and secluded. $6,000 per acre. PRICED TO SELL, Mobile Home on 5 acres $75,000. WOODED 6.6 ACRE TRACT building site for convention- S' ----- al home or mobile home. $118,800. HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build-, -- ings. $389,900. SERENE SURROUNDINGS. 3 bedroom, 2'bath MH on 8 -- acres. Large barn and more. $195,000. LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath ------ home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 $599,999. ~- ,-------9. PRICE REDUCED, OWNER SAYS SELL this 3B 1B home LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling on South 7th Avenue, Wauchula. Fenced back yard. Green. $200,000. Great condition and location. $104,500. PARTIALLY REMODELED 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in STARTER HOME In good neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 1 Riverview subdivision. New roof and more. $110,000. bath in excellent condition. $110,000. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY \NICE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with HWY 17 FRONTAGE, Bowling Green north. Great loca- large lot. $55,000. tion. $249,900. We need listings We.have qualified buyers! Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. Look for us at Mid-FloridaHomes.com WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS c112:29c Thanks to all our customers for the wonderful May 2006 exceed all your wishes. ~e k~ a'e - iol If If, -* reef, * cm- Call Mark Manuel 781-0384 iI apH y X eYoiW*ol om Hil's Auto World "'~ ~.'~Jt Jlaue a iafe art] ew a ppFrom the staff of Jim S "eRel- c, . m See Realty... Inc . Jim See Realty, Inc. : FT07m- L.] c112:22,29c cl4:21tfc 611" p 6 6A The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 The Classifieds- INSTRUCTORS needed to teach ESOL classes in Highlands and Hardee counties. Immediate openings. Positions are part-time with a variety of scheduling options. Bachelor's degree required. Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred. Teaching experience and/or TESOL training preferred. Hourly pay rate: $15.85: Contact Human Resources, SOUTH FLORI- DA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, (863) 784-7132. Applications are available at all SFCC Campuses. 12:29,1:5c 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green OURTIESA REO ALE VERDAY Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 375-4461 R-4 i ;rM * We repair most American cars * Full time mechanic * We are license and insured! Reg #MV-40625 Bo Espino 'Bos ays .. Iwo -I 9- 99sld, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC PAY RATE: ($34,124.30 $44,774.04) Wanted for the Hardee ,County Fire Rescue Department. Must be State Certified as a FireFighter . and Paramedic. Possession of a valid FL Class D CDL w/E endorsement. Must be able to work rotating shifts and have ability to perform 'prolonged and arduous physical work. I Complete job description and Fire Rescue Application forms posted on County website: www.hardeecoun- ty. net. Applications accepted in the Human Resources Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone:(863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154. Position, closes at 5:00 p.m., January 6, 2006. Excellent Benefits including State Retirement. EOE - jF/M/V 112:22-290 Realtor i L J 1220 N. 6th-Avenue. | f Wauchula, Florida 33873 N (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ...*Back on the Market and Readi for Offers 3 BR/2BA CB Home in Bow ling Green %with 2,694 sq. feet heated. Home is located on %er3 nice- .l landscaped large corner lot, 'er % well maintained home with lots of etlra's. Must see to appreciate. MLS #179845. Asking $250.000. Excellent Localion & Great Home 3 BR/2BA CB home with appro%- imatel3 2,200 sq. Il. of lii ing area and a 2 car garage. Located just est of Wauchula on 1U acres. Close to schools, shopping and do%%nloun. SI-ome has nei roof. new insulation, ne" stucco and fresh paint. Take a look at it toda% call for sour appointment. Asking $469.900. Nature at it's Best Spacious secluded home located off Murph3 Road in South Eastern Hardee Counts. 7.5: acres surrounded b Florida Native woodlands. Stock Pond, several outbuildings and uniquely built dog pens. This is definitely\ a MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. ALL THIS FOR ONLY $399.000. This really is a great inmesiment opportunil3 2 CB Duple\es = 4 Rental Opportunities. Vern "ell maintained in nice quiet neighborhood. Bu% one or both. Being offered at'$157,000 Per Duple%. 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 Read) for net' home construction. Minor Restrictions Asking $110.000. Large Corner Lot 3 BR/2BA Large frame home within Wauchula cilt limits. Lots of potential. Asking $205.000. Seller Motisated 5 Acre Tract Located approximately 4 miles east of 1Wauchula on the corner of Bailei and Main. Good Location for New, Home Conslruction or Mobile Home. -\sking $110,000. ,'oey Flores John Freeman Ainanda Mishoe Steve Lanier Lisa Douglas All of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net ** Whether you're buying or selling. The pro- fessionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours 0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, dralia@floresrealty.net After hours.........863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts............(863) Noey Adam Flores (863) John Freeman (863) Amanda Mishoe (863) Steve Lanier (863) Lisa Douglas (863) 773-9256 781-4585 773-6141 781-3587 55c-9392 781-3247 'c112:29c BLOCK HOUSE, 3/1, Avon Park, $79,000. 863-781-2541. 12:8-1:5p 10x30 ROOM FOR an RV. 767-8822. 12:29c 20 GAUGE side by side, double barrel, wood stock, excellent condition, $500. 781-9628. 12:29-1:5dh , INDOOR POOL TABLE with acces- sories. Call Patty at 773-6259, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F. 12:22-29c 4 24 Hour Emergency Service 7 days a Week 4T Competitive Rates 4 No distance is too far or short 4" Tow to our garage OR to the garage of your choice. (863)781-1741 FRUIT TRAILERS for sale. 863-781- 0553. 12:22-29p ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh December Auto Special $8995.00 2000 Ford F150 XLT One owner, V8, automatic, power window/locks, cruise, tilt, and CD. Buy any vehicle this month and receive $100." coupon for gas! Locally owned and operated by Roger G. Thornton, Lifetime Hardee County Resident 1155 North Hwy 17 Wauchula Office Phone 773-9055 c112:15-29p #1 CHEVROLET- BUICK- PONTIAC In Florida Needs Sales Professionals EXPERIENCE $5,000 Sign On Bonus See John Bonfig or Don Intoccia for personal interview.. Great benefits. 400 new in stock 300 used $100,000 per month advertising '1500 used at other stores. US HIGHWAY 17 ARCADIA NO EXPERIENCE * $2,000 Per Month Guaranteed while you train. Bonus Weekly and Monthly 401k Medical Benefits Vacation Professional Training See John Bonfig or Don Intoccia for personal interview. CALL TOLL FREE | y = |,, 1-800-479-3838 Joe LDavis I N C., RE A L TO R S (863) 773-2128 REALTORS' A JOE L. DAVIS REALTOR, JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'"EAL Monica Reas .... See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Outstanding 2 BR, 2 bath cus- Country living in this 3 BR, I iom home with office on 5 acs. bath home sitting on .9 ac. Just Beautifully landscaped yard east of town $168,000. with horse barn. This is a must Remodeled inside. Nice lot with see. $448,000! room to group! 3 building lots in Zolfo Springs convenie a ety city lim- 2 BR, I bath home in Bowling its on tu('w dW. $50,000! Green. Has new roof, subfloors, 1.5 acs. total! dr) wall, & doors. Large lot, can 18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 Ft. accommodate second home. Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame $45,000! home included. $500,000! Frontage on Hu) 17 N. South of Ba3side home in Englewood! new Suncoast Schools Credit Located on deep water canal. Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. $1,075,000! with 2 homes and 1I office. 4 BR, 2 bath home in Golfriew $1,000,000! with 2457 living SF. New A/C, 1 )r old roof, in ground 18 acs. prime development. screened pool, landscaped vard, South side of Bowling Green. and appliances. $250,000! Future land use is Highw.ay S. Mixed Use. $622.000! 20 ac. Hamlin grove approx. 2.5 miles east of Wauchula. Take part and locale your busi- Pa'ed rd frontage. $320.000! ness in this growing commercial 15 acs. i~jlxi .h ,dr> pas- area! 450' on North Florida lure. fe P iltJ 3 wells. Ave. Zoned commercial. $195,000! $360,000! Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the G rwNTRA Tiun! Inverness area. Two minutes Rooome, from boat landing to the 3500 ol D HI N 000! W\ithlacootchee One tract has well, septic & electric plus fill 5-acs. with oaks in Sweetwater for your home.$60.000! area of Hardee Co. $17,000/ac! Excellent secluded homesite at Palmetto Ridge Subdivision: 3 end of county road in beautiful homesites on 15 acs. Sweetwater. Currently inmE & NM 3 miles west of Zolfo Springs. citrus groee. $14,000/ac! Good scrub land with oaks and RELAX & ENJOY! This beau- deer. $300,000! liful. wooded 52 ac. tract in S\V Hardee Co has easy access 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. with dble road frontage. Green. Would make a nice $780,000! homesite. $15,000/ac! REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTERBOURS KENNY SANDERS.........781-0153 DAVID ROYAL...............781-3490 RICK KNIGHT..............773-2472 SANDY LARRISON..-..-832-0130. MONICA REAS..........773-9609 MIKE NICHOLSON U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH,-WAUCHULA, FL 33873 ., 9 " AMERICAN BULLDOG free to good home, 3 years old, female. (863) 773- 5910, cell (954) 445-4354. 12:29nc FREE: MIXED leopard cur puppies, 5 weeks old, will make great Christmas gift. Call 781-0670, 781-0671 or 767- 0187. 12:22-29p ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh iFOR 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, $245,900. 863- 781-4055. 12:15-1:12p THE 90' x 120' LOT, Bowling Green, ready to build on, city water/sewage,, , $20,000. 735-1633. 12:29c we GLADES COUNTY: 5 acre, Muse area,:' $160,000. DESOTO COUNTY: Just'.' east of Arcadia, 8 acre and 5 acre lots, $145,000 to $180,000. DESOTO- COUNTY: 80 acres North of Arcadia. . 1-941-778-7980/7565. www.landcall-.- . now.com. 12:8-1:5p 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. 11:10-1:12- U, 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service 9 Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17* Bowling Green C15cl9tfci Ind we do it f * Billy Ayers Tire Technician C 863 863 o0 IT ALL' eAL WAYS It'S no : Wonder Hardee, CoUnty ms to us Sall their New and Used 'IRE AND BRAKE i:,T needs! We do Semi-Tires Trailer Tires! / y #1 Tag ream in T Town! m ome give s a try!i Donna Eures Secretary -773-0777 116 REA Rd. Wauchula ;-773-0727 (across from Wal-Mart) c1t:1 1ic 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 Dealership 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 phone-727-527-5731, ext. 2204. cl12:29c II I FREEDOm AUTO SALES AND TowING I 4 Billy le I December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The t iBR/ 1 BA single wide on 5 acres 50.000. (863) 781-209 7. Re. eh:cp 2 FOOT RV TRAILER Full shower, flush toilet, refrigerator. Kitchen large dinette, Florida room, large living room 12x15, bedroom 10x15, queenbed, washer & dryer, furnished, patio & carport. 1-863-767-1215. 12:29-1:5p "1988" 33 FT. MOBILE TRAVELER, 67K, generator, twin roof air, fully loaded, excellent, condition, $8,600. 863-781-6848. 12:8-1:5p WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT sizes. Jack UIIrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 12:29c PARK MODEL for rent in Crystal Lake. 767-8822. 12:29tfc OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Access to conference room, waiting room and restrooms. 773-2577. 12:22-29c 2-20 BEDROOMS, houses, trailers, $300/wk+, Espanol. 863-773-2179; 863-370-2393; 863-245-1112; 863-773- 6616. 12:8-1:5p HOUSES, STORE FRONTS, ware- houses, auction-house, storage, sal- vage yard, garages, shops. 773-6616. 12:8-1:5p , .NTION! 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 KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed & insured. (863) 735-8863 or (863) 381-0874. 9:8-12:29p CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC., (863) 773-6259. Services include aer- ators, house pumps, new installation & repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc William M. Gilliard P-- hone: HSales Agent 3(863) 735-1623 Highlands & Polk Local Internet Service Only $9.95! Local Access Phone Number * Guaranteed 10 Times Faster * On-site .> computer repair service available. 112:29c ae oelp Wanted!!, Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a poyiti% e 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 863-77 -2213 for an appointment or send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co.. Inc. P.O. Box 873 -Wauchula. FL 33S73 EOE DFWP Heartland Pump and TankCo., Inc. 117 cti State of Florida pl apartment of Transportation JOB OPPORTUNITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPEC./FISCAL ASSISTANT Position Number: 55003229 Work Hours: 7:00-,a.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday Thursday Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $750.47 $1025.00 Deperd.ng on experience This position will be responsible for inputting large amounts of data, producing reports from input data, answering multi-line phone system, operate 2-way radio and other clerical duties. Must be experienced in MS Word, Excel and Internet. Required to have valid Florida Driver License. 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 5 p.m. EST closing date or call 863-993-4634. CLOSING DATE: 1/3/06 c11222.29c 421 Grape St.BG 3/1, central HIA, CB $65,000. 170 Colege Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 4 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental $1,250.00, per month. $120,000. Large frame home, S BR, 1 bath, 4428 Central Ave., Bowling Green. $72,500. 309 Ilinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500. 22 acres OL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. Vacant corner lot. 62x175, located on West Main St, *Wauchula. In the downtown Historical district building ready. $175,000. 5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albrilon Rd. $110,000. hI o Vtassle! 4iick CIosings! Call Billy Hill FIRST (863) 781-1062 c1l12 Bf, Billy Hill Classifieds NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete well, sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at 'Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner, of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. , .7:18tfc HOME COMPUTER REPAIR SERVICE: Having problems getting online? Chances are your PC is infected with Spyware & viruses. We can remove them. House calls start at $25.00 and includes Spyware & Viruse Removal software. 735-1623. 12:22-29c TREE PUSHING, land clearing, good price, good job. 863-781-0553.& 12:22-29p 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. 12:1-29p0 STRUCTURED LAWNCARE AND Landscaping. Free estimates, com- mercial and residential, for all your yard needs. Call Jesse 863-781-2753 cell or 863-735-0590 home. 11:24-1:26p , i. f ,Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT, INC. FillDirt Rock Sand Driveways/Culverts Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 Zolfo Springs Mobile: (941) 456-6507 cl8:4tfc ' Senior Parents Meet Monday There will be a Project Graduation Meeting next Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at Peace Valley Lutheran Church located at 1643 Stenstrom Road Wauchula. All parents and guardians of seniors and volun- teers are encouraged to attend. The 2006 Project Graduation calendars are currently on sale for $10 each. They feature a pic- ture of seniors having a birthday in each month. Buying one from a senior increases their chance of winning a cash prize or a lap- top. Lot Clearing Fence Building , Small Bush Remo,\al Dirt Work Bush Hogging PastureGro0 e Mowf ing c112 15-1 5D PARKER FILL HDIRT DEMOLITION Fill Dirt Tree Removal Stump Removal * Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing * Shell Clay Top Soil Bulldozer * Dump Trucks *. 1 63) 735-241, ::' :,:tfc: .BUILDINGS, 25'x25'x7' All Steel Garage (2:12 Pitch) 1 9x7 Roll-up, 2 Gable Vents, : 4" Concrete Slab Installed -$10,995 30'x30'x9' All Steel Garage (2:12 Pitch) 2 9x7 Roll-ups, 1 -. Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $15,995 25'x30'x9' All Steel Garage (3:12 Pitch) (picture shown) 2 9x7 Roll-ups, 1 Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $16,985 - We Custom Build (We are the Factory) - IMeets or Exceeds Florida Wind Code 800-920-1601 - Many Sizes Available METAL SYSTEMS, LLC - Florida "Stamped" Engineered METAL SYSTEMS LLC Drawings (Included) c12 &29C www.metalsystemsllc.com 107 W Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE Si 773-5994 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000. 10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre. Large acreage available. Call for info. NEW LISTING: 5 secluded acres with fishing pond. 3BR/2B 1990 M/H- tin roof w ith wood siding. Includes all appliances. $119,500. N EI &i 0l llii me. 4BR/2B, 2165 sq. ft. All IAaphRR, iOe. ll.139,000. We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! STR CLEAN Holiday Changes Garbage Route The county landfill will be closed Monday Jan. 1. In Wauchula, no garbage will be picked up on Monday. Monday and Tuesday's routes will be picked up on Tuesday. In Bowling Green Monday's garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday's gar- bage picked up on Wednesday. Garbage will be picked up as usual by Hardee Disposal as well as in Zolfo Springs this week. Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has over- come while trying to succeed. ---Booker T. Washington I (863) 781-2089 Licensed a Insured Aeeopt I M/C& v1428t Carol Tomblin CAROL'S Owner POOL SERVICE 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured . 5 j Office: 863-452-6026 SCell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 c14.28tfc I J-N-T's MIOWI1NG SERVICE Jimmy & Tammy McNabb Licensed & Insured . Office 863-735-2902- Cell 863-781-6703 Nextel 161* 149209*3- Fax 863-735-0126 . ..... 4'. Specializing in Quick Holiday Casl Sell your house to Billy Hill!. Billy Hill pays al l closing costs! Central Florida Ranch & Grove Realty, LLC P.O. Box 487 Wauchula, FL 33873 Office: (863) 767-1556 Bart-Barton 781-0551 David Terrell 781-0536 Realtor ofrgr@earthlink.net Realtor Associate 40 ac. Wooded Country Estate with beautiful 2 story home, corian countertop in kitchen, wood floors, fireplace in master bedroom and living room. Quiet country living. $700,000. 160 ac. total. 120 ac. citrus and 40 ac. in oak woods. 2 wells w/microjet. Lots of road frntg. $14,000 per ac. 57 ac. total. 38 ac citrus w/2wells, microjet and 19 ac. in woods $14,000 per ac. 120 ac. citrus, 3 wells, lots of road frontage, $12,000 per ac. 75 ac. total w/55 ac. citrus, deep well, microjet, Ft. Green area, $1,000,000. 21. ac. citrus, heavy to Valencia, well w/irrigation, Ft. Green area, $15,000 per ac. 40 ac. citrus, well, microjet, Sweetwater area, hard road frontage, can divide, $21,000 per ac. 106 ac. on Hwy 64, over 2750 ft. of frontage, Lemon Grove area, deep well, 2 frame houses, $3,180,000. cl 12:29c Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate Or email us at:theseegroup@earthlink.net 12:29c I WALLPAPER 'HANGING or removal and Interior painting, 12 yrs. experi- ence, free estimates. 735-1623. 12:29-1:5c IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem? Call Alchoholics Anonymous in Hardee County at 735-3109. Several weekly meetings. tfc 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 TRAILERS good condition, will remove for free. (863) 375-3500. 12:22-1:19p 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 FRIDAY: 511 Cypress St. Wauchula. Furniture, clothes, blankets,' shoes, toys, too much to list. 12:29p 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. Lots of work clothes, longsleeve shirts and work- pants. 12:29c I For the ignorant, old age is as winter; for the learned, it is a harvest. -Jewish proverb NOTICE Hardee County Sheriff's Office To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that the following described livestock 1 - Black Angus cross bull approx. 1500 Ibs. was found Leavey Rd North Hardee County and is now impounded at the Hardee Livestock Market. The amount due by reason of such impounding is all incurred fees. The above described livestock will, unless redeemed within 3 days from date hereof, be offered for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash. For information contact Lt. Rosie Wendell at 773-0304 ext. 261. 12:29c T N T FILL-IIZT. INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula F (863) 781-3342. 33873 Nextel Office 158*17*31234 ( 863) 773-9446 ( ', We Accept Most Major Credit Cards PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobaaf rvieo Trooee Trimming UComplete Treeoo Removal- *FREE ESTMATES* I .i -mm im * ir 8A The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 Crown Ford 's HURRY! FINAL WEEK! BURN THE BOOK SALE! Why pay retail for a pre-owned vehicle? Burn the book and pay much less! Every used vehicle is priced BELOW NADA retail! CWe make ued car deal the competition can only dream about! WDsAil.DA UK- !~y. - - - -. 9 Interest rates starting at just 4.99% APR (WAC) 2003 Fordi C-1. XLT STK # 6W12068A NADA Book Value $18,025 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $14,970 2000 Jeep --7 I, Cherokee Sport STK# 512008 NADA Book Value $7,525 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $6,970 2002 - Lincoln . LS STK #512004 NADA Book Value $17,275 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $16,950 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis NADA Book Value $12,750 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $11,850 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 STK # 512021 STK4 512,021 NADA Book Value $13,400 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $12,960, 1997 .. Lincoln :4 "" Town Car STK # 512011 NADA Book Value $8,250 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $7,760 2000 Chrysler Town and Country Van STK #510009 NADA Book Value BURN THE BOOK PRICE 2001 Dodge m 'I Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 STK #510015 NADA Book Value $15,350 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $14,665 2004 Ford Explorer Spott Track STK # 510010 NADA Book Value $19,575 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $15,850 1999 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4x4 STK #510004 NADA Book Value $9,220 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $8,950 2002 o Ford i Ex[medition | STK #512024 NADA'Book Value : $17,775 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $16,995 2003 Ford Winter I Wn -' STK # 511010 NADA Book Value $12,550 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $10,950 2001 Chevy Camaro Coupe 2003 Toyota 4Runner - K #~ 14392A STK #5W14392A NADA Book Value $30,375 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $25,950 STK# 510011 NADA Book Value $10,425 BURN THE BOOK PRICE $8,988 STK# 511003A This Wook's poeial 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO This vehicle has some miles, all highway, but this SUV is like new inside and out. Priced Thousands Below Book $8,975 TAX, TAG, TITLE NOT INCLUDED. NADA PRICES FROM DECEMBER 2005 EDITION. Keep i i Simpler. ONLY At Crown Ford! Every new Ford in stock is priced at Ford's already Low Keep MINUS $500! It Simple Price, You pay IF WE CAN'T CHOOSE the Ford Keep It Simple Price posted on each new Ford, LESS $500! Now it's really simple, but only at Crown Ford! Lowest Ford Prices Anywhere! BEAT ANY OTHER FORD DEALER'S PRICE BY AT LEAST $'100, WE'LL PAY YOU $1,000 UPON PURCHASE OF COMPETITOR'S VEHICLE.* FROM OVER 200 NEW FORD'S IN STOCK AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BUY COMPETITOR'S VEHICLE'AT SAME PRICE "Se Habla Espanol 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block.south of Wal-Mart) SALES HOURS: .MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 TO 6:00 $9,000 $7,980 4 - 773-4113 - .. dimIDsL~ I ip- ' SATURDAY 9:00 TO 5:00 ~e~F~"~i The Herald-Advocate USThursday, December 29, 2005. Thursday, December 29, 2005 PAGE ONE Youth Can Plan Future Health Wa'RyIBack Whe This week in history, as researched from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 75 YEARS AGO Notable Achievement Shipping Berries To New York By Plane: Hardee County which ships approx- imately a trainload of fruit and veg- etables out each day between November 1st .and May 1st each year, ha done it again. This time one of Florida's out- standing agricultural counties has jumped onto the front pages throughout the nation by shipping the first cargo of strawberries north by airplane. Four Days of Clouds Sets a Record Here! For the past four days Wauchulans have experienced record-breaking weather. During :that time the sun did not appear and rain fell almost constantly. It was- ni't a hard rain, but a steady drizzle day and night from Thursday night until Monday night, 96 hours. The 432 pints of strawberries shipped to New York by air Sunday sold at 11 o'clock Monday for an average of 88.6 cents a pint, accord- ing to releases received here Monday. All in all, the event was a decided, success and put Hardee County !before the eyes of the nation. Already, several New York firms have wired here for strawberries. 50 YEARS AGO The McDonald & Olliff weekly pay roll totals' $20,000: Hardee County's biggest manufacturing operation is now swinging into full speed. It is the' McDonald & Olliff . i ii * Company's big plant in Wauchula where citrus juice and citrus sec- tions are canned and where feed is made from the peel. Upwards of 300 people are now being employed by the big concern. Right at present the company's weekly payroll is approaching $20,000 per week for labor alone, not counting the money being paid to citrus growers for approximately 35,000 boxes of oranges and grape- fruit being utilized weekly. Pictured on Page one is PFC David H. Evers, of Zolfo Springs, as he gives a pair of shoes to a blind girl for Christmas at Yahata City, Japan. Private First Class .Evers' unit, the 8205th Army Unit at Camp Kokura, has contributed money to the. Senshin-Ryo Home for blind children for eye examinations and operations and clothes. Some of the problems of' coun- terespionage were outlined for the Wauchula ,Kiwanis Club Tuesday, by Sheriff Odel Carlton, who is also. .a reserve officer of the U.S. Navy intelligence service. In an ad by Ratliff's Real Estate Bargains, they offer building sites from $250 and up. Also a lake front home on Lake Walking Water with porch and dock for $8,000. 25 YEARS AGO Doyle Bryan, Takes Office Tuesday: Doyle Bryan will be sworn in officially as the sheriff of Hardee County Tuesday, Jan. 6. Bryan says he plans no immediate changes in the staff after he. becomes sheriff. Citrus Forecast Gloomy: After two extremely good years with record crops and prices, the eco- nomic outlook for citrus growers in 1981 is gloomy. The fact is, citrus prices have begun to drop this year from the 85 cents a pound solid last year down to 75 cents this year. Bankers ,Optimistic About the 1981 Outlook: Local Bankers are almost as optimistic about the eco- nomic outlook for Hardee County this coming year as they were about the past year. Tommy, Underwood, President of the. First National Bank of Wauchula, feels the outlook for Hardee County "is good, not excel- lent, but good." Bill Crews, President of the Wauchula State Bank, is bullish and optimistic. about Hardee County growth as always. Crews feels Hardee County's economy is some- what insulated from the rest of the country because of its agricultural,' base. Doyle, Spears, President of. the Heartland Federal Savings and Loan Association, feels the econo- my in Hardee County has been pret- ty good during the, past year. "We really had a better year this year than last year," he said. Hardee Farm Products Brought $61.9 Million: The market alue of agricultural products sold by the 993 farms in Hardee County amounted to $61.9 million' for 1978, an average of $62,344 each. 10 YEARS AGO, Farmers Hold Anti-NAFTA Rally Here: A call for federal action was sent out last week in .a protest by discontented farmers fed up with the influx of unreasonable low- priced Mexican products into U.S.' markets. 'Due to the North American Free Trade Agreement, area farmers' 'products are being pushed aside for the cheaper Mexican Goods. ". " Speakers at the event included; Larry Coker representing vegetable farmers, Adam Smith of Sen. Bob Graham's office, John Platt repre- senting the Cattlemen's Association. Sue-Lortin of -Rep. Charles Canady's office, and Pat Cockrell of the Florida Farm Bureau. Circuit Judge Asked To Resolve Bo%\ling Green Political Issue:' Who has the power to hire and fire city department heads in Bowling Green? City Manager Corky Choate thinks he does and most of the City Commission members think they do. ' City attorney Marcus Ezelle said atThursday's meeting that the ques- tion should:be answered by Circuit Judge Dale Durrance.. As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world. I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-24 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9h day of January. 2006, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to :he proposed Ordinance..The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2005-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OFWAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF SOUTH FIFTH .AVENUE (NORTHBOUND US HWY. 17) AND WEST OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS THE GRAY E. VANCE PARCEL "B', FROM "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO "R3-MIULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0 07, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Sectibn 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. The Hardee County Health Department announces the opportu- nity for local youth-based organiza- tions. They can receive supplemen- tal funding for activities that pro- mote awareness of and advocacy for healthy behaviors among Florida's youth, specifically focus- ing on healthy eating and increased physical activity. Youth Empowered Ambassadors for Health (YEAH!) is a statewide initiative where youth from local and statewide organizations will focus on awareness and education of its members and partnerships with the local county health depart- ments. Youth can aim to move toward integration of physical activity and healthy eating into the curricula and club activities and policies in ensuing years. A lack of physical activity, and poor or over nutrition are Florida's leading indicators for poor health, outcomes that impact physical health, mental health, school and job performance, family stability, and economic growth. Involving youth in established EIGHT POINTS COURTESY PHOTO John Gordon, of Wauchula, shot his first eight-point deer on Dec. 16. while hunting in Hardee County. The 14-year-old is the son of Scott and Sandy Meeks of Wauchula and'Trent Gordon of Avon Park. organizations promotes early adop- tion of behaviors during the adoles- cent years and empowers youth to become adults who lead by exam- ple and action. The goals of YEAH are to increase lifelong physical activity, increase lifelong healthy eating, and create youth ambassadors for healthy lifestyle leadership and peer mentoring. Youth-based organizations may be defined as established groups that involve youth in responsible, challenging actions to meet the needs of the community, with the opportunity for planning and/or decision making affecting others in a positive way. Any local youth-based organiza- tion who would like to apply for funding should contact Erin Hess at 863-773-4161 ext. 176 to receive an information packet including an application worksheet. ABOUT... Letters To The Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full name, address and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's. edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. Wauchula Police Department imIardee "-ouniry 'zorifis Office Participating Hardee County Elementary Schools & Army National Guard Children of Bravo Battery 3rd..-- BA 116th, total number of .names submitted: 392 Donations: Cash & Gift Cards Toys (approx.) $3,460.00 ,$ 50q.00 Participating Businesses Inc TECO , Dr. James Pyle Wauchula State Bank Hardee Homes Mosaic Kash n' Karry First National Bank Bolin's Decorating Heartland Gold Badcock lude: A &A Stereo Flores & Flores OK Tire Store Smiths Autos Crystal Nails Wauchula Pawn Shop J & R Grocery Coopers Wayside Flowers Great Florida Insurance, Wauchula Family Restaurant Crown Ford Mr.'& Mrs. Brian Coomer Field Equipment Robarts Funeral Home 'Coldwell Bankers Joe L. Davis Realty Nicholas Family Restaurant Jacobs Bail,Bonds Pickett & Associates English Chevrolet Special Thanks to Hardee County Correctional Institute for donating three pick-up truck loads. of wooden toys that were hand made by the inmates. And Anonymous donations. 12:29c AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2005-22 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-22 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9'h day of January, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873.. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance, The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2005-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE (NORTHBOUND US HWY. 17). AND WEST OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS THE GRAY E. VANCE PARCEL "A", FROM "FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO "C2-HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT MANUFACTURING"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Sectibn 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Attorney for City pf Wauchula Ables &.Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street Suite 103 I Wauchula, Florida 33873 s/ Clarissa Abbott CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 12:29c Clifford M. Ables, M, Esquire Attorney for City of Wauchula Ables & Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street' Suite 103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 s/ Clarissa Abbott CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 12:29c 2005 Law Enforcement Christmas Toy Drive SStafo 'SqVideo ! 1 anKe oon , "Hardee County's largest Selection of VHS tapes!" Ne% Ycar's Rental Specials (Now Through 1/15/06) VHS Ice / Movie Cre Rental 990 on 2nd DVD Rental 990 Game Nightly Rental S .. . Video Hwy. 17 Bowling Green Ar-c deZ 375-4422 , Mon.- Fri. 3pm-9pm Sat. lpm-9pm Sun. 2pm-9pm 71 12 29c 2B The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 Hardee Living Brenda Griffin & Pierre Morel To Wed Jan.. 5 Brenda L. Griffin of Wauchula and Pierre Morel announce their engagement and approaching mar- riage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Eunice and the late Doyle Goodridge of Bowling Green. The prospective groom is the son of Pierrette and the late Jean Paul Morel of Middletown, Ohio, and formerly of Montreal, Canada. She is the center director .of Central Florida Health Care. He is engineer supervisor at Florida Hospital Wauchula. Plans are being completed for a Jan. 5, 2006, wedding at Riverview Baptist Church on East Main Street -in Wauchula. The ceremony will begin at six o'clock in the evening. Music starts at five forty-five. Following the ceremony, a recep- tion will be held at the Elks Lodge on West Main Street in Wauchula. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to attend. COURTESY PHOTO Mr. & Mrs. Robert Halle Kristen Newsome & Robert Halle Unite In Marriage Kristen Newsome of Nashville, Tenn., became the bride of Robert John Halle of Nashville, Tenn., in a morning ceremony on June 4,2005, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wauchula. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Jeanne 'Newsome of Wauchula, and the parents of the 'groom are Dr. and Mrs. John Steven 'Halle of Nashville... Officiating at the 11 o'clock wed- ding was the Rev. Jim Davis. Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Val Story Cushen and' pianist Shawn Cushen, both of Nash'ille. The sanctuary was adorned with, bow, -shaped wreaths with yellow Aand pink flower accents at the win- dows. White sparkle tulle ribbon bow's. 'with pink sparkle tulle accents were placed on everN pew. Arrangements of yellow and pink gladiolas and snapdragons. accent- ed by assorted wildflowers, deco- rated the front of the sanctuary. ._Gien in marriage .by her father. lie' bride wore a strapless white satin A-line gowni-ith side draping and a lace upback. The gow n fea- tured beaded metallic embroider) and a chapel traiin. The bride wore -a brushed metal leaf tiara with -', rhinestone flowers on an elbow- length 'two-tier 'eil with 'golden edging and scattered rhinestones in white She carried a bouquet of pink roses with white satin ribbon ,accents. Serving as her maid of honor was Liz Jovanovski of Orlando,;.a col- lege friend.. of the bride."' Bridesmaids included Erin Halle of Nash% ille. sister of the groom; Alandv Benbow of Wauchula, cousin of the bride; and Kayleigh Johnson and Alexandria Johnson, both of Wauchula, nieces of the ;bride. ,/ .' ;- ." "'- - The maid of honor wore a butter- cup ellow iridescent tafteta halter top %with a striped sash at the waist. Her skirt was of a tea-length striped taffeta. Bridesmaids "ore butter- cup yellow iridescent taffeta strap- less tops with a striped sash around thetop tied in a bow in back. Their skirts were, a striped taffeta tea- length. . The, bride's attendants wore striped taffeta flower pins at their right shoulders' and carried pink T rose bouquets., SThe junior bridesmaids wore- white spaghetti-strap taffeta tops' vith buttercup yellow A-lirie ankle- length taffeta skirts. They carried white pails as they scattered pink and yellow petals along the aisle. Taylor Abington of Nashville, a friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jon Gillin of Colorado Springs, Colo., friend ,of the groom; Dave Cornette of West Palm Beach, friend of the groom; and Tommy Benbow of Wauchula, cousin of the bride. The bride's mother wore a light green pantsuit with pink rose embroidery flowers cascading down the jacket and continuing along the hem. The groom's moth- er wore a matching pink top and skirt with a %white chiffon blouse overlay. Following the ceremony, a recep- tion was held at the New Zion cam- phouse of Duck and Susan Smith. White linen tablecloths accented by buttercup yellow runners sewn 'by the bride's aunt, Emily Trotter, covered the tables. Each table fea- tured an individual Funfetti Bundt cake displayed beneath an elevated. glass dome and decorated with a silk A ldtflonei bouquet in shades of pink. Mason jars holding bou: quets of yellow daisies and wild- flowers graced each end of the tables. The bride's aunt, Kathy. Roe. served as wedding director. The bride's book was attended by her sister, Karista Newsome, and her aunt. Sheena Benbow, both of Wauchula. Also assisting With hospitalities were the bride's aunt and uncle. Emily and Wan ne Trotiter, and cousins. Christi and Blayne Trotter. The bride wore an abo'e-knee Jeans skirt with frayed hem and a hip-length green and pink paisley top as the new lI wed couple depart- ed the reception for a wedding cruise to the Grand CaN man Islands and Cozumel, Mexico. The couple now reside in Brentwood. Tenn. .. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Hardee Senior High School and a 2003 graduate of the Uni ersit. of Central Florida. She currently is a- 'graduate student at Belmont University in Nashville seeking a 2006 doctorate degree in physical therapy. . The groom is a 2001 graduate of Brentwood High School and a 2005 Graduate' of 'Relmont Uni er sitN. and is currently enrolled as a second Lieutenant in the Army-Baylor grad- uate program in ,San Antonio, Texas, seeking a 2008 'doctorate degree in physical therapy. r- - Inlanis, Children and Adoleecents 3 M.D.,EA.A.P. .P.A.-C . : 767-1414 24 Hours Hours: 1125 S. 6th Ave. Mon.-Fn. Wauchula -F9' , r 8:30 5:00' auchla 29ci :(.i Bubba Smith & Ami UIIrich Ami Ullrich & William Smith III To Mary COURTESY PHOTO Pierre Morel and Brenda Griffin Jan Jackson Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa .Jackson Janet Susan Jackson of Wauchula was inducted into the Tau Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at South; Florida Community ,College on Dec. 2.. Jackson, 'majoring in: criminal, justice, is the !daughter of Dave Edelen of .Garland. Texas. arnd Glenda Edelenri of Lakeland. Jackson is engaged to be married to, Selden "Spence" Spencer of "Wauchula. 'She is the mother of ;Krista Poucher of. Lakeland and Beverly Jucknath of Atlanta and is grandmother to Nicholas .Poucher of Lakeland. Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa is the' oldest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year col- leges around the %world. The soci- ety serves to recognize and encour- age academic achievement and to prove ide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service pro- grammnng. Students must rank in the top 20 percent of the class to be invited to membership in Phi Theta Kappa, and must maintain high academic. standing throughout their enroll- ment in the two-year college. Phi Theta Kappa is the. -largest honor society, in American higher education %%ith 1.7 million members and 1,100 chapters located in 50 states, the U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as. space allows. ONE PINK, NO BLUES Benjamin Herrera and Kayla Maxwell, Wauchula, a six pound four ounce daughter, Aliya Jade 'Hefrera, born Dec. 21, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grand- parents are Carl and Kristy M'a\iell of Wauchula. Paternal grandparent.. are -Manuel -7and NMargaiet Herrera of Wauchula Mrs. Franz A. Ullrich Jr. announces the engagement and .upcoming marriage of her daughter, Ami 'Suzanne, to William Lee "Bubba" Smith III, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Smith Jr. The bride-elect is a graduate of the University of South Florida and is currently employed by the state of Florida. The prospective groom is the owner of Smith's Pressure Cleaning & Painting. Plans are being made for a winter wedding. i Wednesday Karaoke with Miz Edna Friday Karaoke with Ted Saturday Bring in the New Year with the Crt Sunday Western Pleasure Karaoke 7pm- . Now Open to the Public! Everyone VW No membership required! We will be open New Year's Eve & New Y : .,, .*' ... ,,.;, : Ush Band! 11pm welcome ! (ear's Day A-j -f1863).452 -2005 socl 2,.22tfc Se" rim, li /a fm 't /u/C,Il y. Bowlin Green Counry 245 Hwy 17 ~ 375-9988 tI t Saturday, December 31 ** 9pm-2am ^1Ud $10 cover charge Everyone Welcome! Come Celebrate With Us! New year's Tocast Bowline Green Country Club 245 Hwy 17.- 375-9988 We will be open New Year's Day! EMMMEW p12:,29 -ac-" Amye Gause And Terry Pelham To Wed Saturday Amye Gause and Terry Pelham both of Wauchula, announce thei engagement and approaching mar riage. The bride-elect is the daughter o Skipper and Patty Gause o ,.Wauchula and Paul and Janii Trimble of Lakeland. The prospect !:tive groom is the son of Corky an :Annette Pelham of Wauchula. She is a 1992 Hardee Senior Higl i" Terry Pelham and Amye Gause i, School graduate and is employed at r Seaboard Supply of Fort Green. He - is a 1995' Hardee Senior High School graduate and employed at f the Doyle Carlton Ranch. f Plans are completed for the Dec. e 31, 2005, wedding at Crewsville - Baptist Church. The ceremony will d begin at 4:30 p.m.' Friends and relatives of the cou- h ple are invited to attend. COURTESY PHOTO "We have a new look, new con- gregation, new ministries, new name and, best of all, a 'New Vision.'" New Vision Worship Center, for- merl\ kn6o% n as Christian Heritage, *will start the new year with "a fresh 'fire, fresh anointing and an open door of blessing." The church will. hold a Blessing Ser% ice on Jan. 1 "where everyone who attends will receive a special blessing'." Its pas- tor. Bishop Robert.E. Blazier, will .minister on "The Open Door of A, SNe\\ Beginning." Change is not al.\as a bad thing. sometimes scary, but not always bad. Christian Heritage in Zolfo Springs is excited about the change ,coming to its church %%ith the ne% name. What used to be Christian Heritage w ith its tradition and old- time charm is no\\ "Ne l Vision Worship Center." which "'definitely stra s from tradition with its 'Integritt' st le of worship. dance team. drama team, full-size g m and childcare center, say its church officers. The original church was dam- aged during the 2004 hurricanes, %w which proved to be more of a bless- irg than a disaster for this church, they continue. Even the look of the church has changed from dark %\bod and dark pens to bright col- ors and royal-purple, padded seats. the\ say. "Although \we are thankful for the ones who ha'e pated the road before us. we do not hold to the old- time tradition and bondage that held the churches down for so many- years," they state. ' A huge sign. displaying the new name, is currently being construct-. ed so that the church and childcare center will be easily located by any- one who enters Zolfo Springs. The church and childcare center, located on SR 64 East, one-half mile from U. S. 17, now sit's on 17 beautifully landscaped acres. "Who would think that within the quiet little town of Zolfo Springs is a boommg,'on fire, contemporary place of worship. No wonder the congregation, which consists of people from Hardee, ,DeSoto. Highlands, Polk and Orange coun- ties are so excited about the name: change." concludes the church offi- cers ; ,, , EerNone is invited to Sunday's special sern ice. For more informa- tion. call the church at 735-8585. MWinter, a lingering season, is a - time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. -John Boswell t Yolis Co. Full O.rvico Hair and Nail O.alon "Walkk-Ins Welcome 767-YOLI (9654) soc12Bc 107 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula 2 Weeks FREE Tanning with purchase of noie month unlimited tanning for $ 5 .' 4 C all for d1litio.Il specials . c ocn tdning J lotion packages. S4 tanning beds . Convenient Hours: M-F 7:30am-7:30pm;Sat. 9a t C 9*yS 2083rd Ave. N. Wauchula m-1pm 767-1118 December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B Wauchulan Joins Champion Group Carla Shayman, of Wauchula, has added a summer full of activity to her already busy schedule. The 19-year-old daughter of Bob and Linda Shayman, a 2005 Hardee High School graduate, is one of the newest members of a world cham- pion marching 'group, The Cadets Drum '& Bugle Corps based out of Allentown and Philadelpha, Pa. The teen, who has just completed her first semester at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, where she has made the dean's list as an honor student majoring in speech pathology, keeps active with participation year round in a variety of marching band duties. In addition to her drug and bugle corps obligations, Carla has spent the past two years judging march- ing band competitions during the fall for the Florida Marching Bank Coalition out of Orlando and the Central States Judges Association out of Indianapolis, Ind. She has also worked as a guard and marching instructor for the Sebring High School Band, Baldwin High School Band in Jacksonville and the Coffee County High School band in Douglas, Ga. She is one of 18 new members selected to the 2006 Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps that held audition camps in Philadelphia in November and December. Over 1,500 poten- tial members applied with over 400 invited to audition. Carla was one of over 150 people auditioning for the' guard, which had only three open spots for the 2006 season. She was selected at the December audition as a full member for the corps, which is a nine-time Drum Corps International World Champion and the 2005 World Champions.. The Cadets is one-of the oldest ,and most honored continuously operating drum and bugle corps in the world with performing mem- bers from all over the United States and abroad. The corps will travel over 20,000 miles this summer entertaining and competing for hun- dreds, of thousands of fans through- out the nations, 'culminating with the Drum Corps International World Championships Aug. 10-12 at the University of Wisconsin in, Madison. The Cadets will be rehearsing one weekend each 'month and throughout the month of May in .the hills of Pennsylvania preparing for Carla Shayman their show for the 2006 competition season which runs from June to August. Their 2006. production is entitled, "Beyond The Looking Glass." The Cadets are composed of 135 performers from the ages of 18 to 22. The performers include brass musicians, percussionists, and the guard. They perform a 9-to-ll- minute program on a standard foot- ball field. Programs are adjudicated in the areas of musical excellence, marching precision, color, drama, dance humor and emotion. All' members of the, corps are required to march intricate patterns, forms, movements and transitions which are coordinated&with a musi- cal production. The color, guard, or auxiliary, of which Carla is a mem- ber, adds .color' and movement through the coordinated use of flags, rifles, sabers and dance. The modern. color guard is as much a dance ensemble and storN teller as it also utilizes bod) \work and many facets of theatrics to help illustrate, EHEVROLET Oldsmobile. Fort Meade, Florida Visit our wehif'.bat. a- uwwmm rireatf.hnevv, rnm COURTESY PHOTO the music. After the May camp. concludes, the corps embarks on its 10-week summer competition tour. In a typi- cal day, the corps awakens at 7 a.m., rehearses until 3 p.m., showers and packs up, competes at an evening- show and then drives all night to the. next town or state for the next evening's competition. Corps members' usually get at least half their sleep on the bus dur- ing the night while the rest comes on high school gym floors through- out the country. Members shower in locker rooms and eat meals pre-, pared by volunteer cooks in the corps' meal truck, which is a. semi- trailer outfitted to resemble an industrial-sized kitchen. The. corps travel, in a large con- voy that usually includes five char- ter buses, two semi-tr.ailers (the equipment truck and the kitchen trailer), a box truck and trailer for souvenir sales and one or two vans. The corps will log about 21,000 miles this summer. The cost' of ) putting the corps on the road will exceed $1 million. Aside from the 135 members of the corps, the group also includes the corps direc- tor, four administrative assistants, eight drivers, 12 parent volunteers and four instructional staff. Ask any one of the members of the 150 competing drum corps across the United States why they participate in the activity and many will talk about their friends in the corps or the rewards of hard work. For most of the members, though, the real thrill comes from putting on the uniform and performing every night for a screaming crowd of thousands of fans. The opportunity to perform is the reward for all the hard work during the daylong rehearsals. The entire drum corps experience is a massive- ly rewarding one and the shared bonds of having survived a summer tends to bind any two people in the activity together in a way that is hard for onlookers to understand. It's an activity that inspires pas- sion-,some would say obsession- in its followers and fans and brings people back to it over and over again. NOTICE OF FORFEITURE UNITED STATES v. CORNEUA VICKERS Case No. 2:05-cr-18-FtM-33DNF Notice is hereby given that on November 21, 2005 in the case of United States of America v. Cornelia Vickers, Case No. 2:05-cr-18-FtM-33DNF, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered an order condemning and forfeiting to the United States of America all right, title and interest of Cornelia Vickers in the following property: a. Real property located at 3024 Jack Jones Road, Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida 33873, including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto, more particularly described as: Lot 7. less and except the North 5 feet'thereof, of SMANLEY ESTATES, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 63. Page 1, Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; and b. A 1997 Classic Trailer Mfg./Classical 68' x 13' mobile home. VIN #JACFL18121A a/k/a a 1997 three-bedroom, two bath mobile home consisting of 2,264 square feet. The United States hereby gives notice of its intent to dispose of the properties set forth above in such a manner as the United States Attorney General may direct. Any person having or claiming a legal interest in any of the forfeited properties, must file a petition with the Office of the Clerk, United States.District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2110 First Street, Suite 3-137, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, within thirty (30) days of the final publication of this notice. The petition shall be signed by the petitioner under penalty, of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioner's right. title or interest in the forfeited property, the time and circumstances of the petitioner's acquisition of the right, title or interest in the forfeited properties, and any additional facts supporting the petitioner's claim and the relief sought. A copy of any such petition is to be served on Paul I. Perez, United States Attorney for the Middle District Sof Florida, 400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 3200, Tampa, Florida 33602, Attn: Anita M. Cream, Assistant United States Attorney. THOMAS D. HURLBURT JR. 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Born Jan. 26, 1916, in Paynes- ville, Ky., he had lived in Wilming- ton, Ill., Lake Wales and Bowling Green, where he had served as a volunteer fireman and city commis- sioner after he retired from road. construction. He was a member of Local, 150 of Wilmington, Ill., and also served as a police officer there. He worked with the Hardee County Council on Aging and as an auxil- iary policeman' for the county. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard during World War II. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Elizabeth Russell Miller. Survivors include one grand- daughter Cathy Miller of Fort McCoy;. 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Kinglsey officiat- ing. Interment followed at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake Wales Cemetery with Father Anthony Bluett offici- ating, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Lupus Foundation of America Research, 2000 L St. N.W., Suite 710, Washington, D. C. 20036. Marion Nelson Funeral Home Lake Wales JAMES H. WEBB James H. Webb, 75, of Wauchula, died at home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005. A lifelong resident of Hingham, Mass. he moved to Sebring in 2003. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a residential carpenter and finisher for over 50 years and played in a band for a period of time.. Survivors are his wife of 53 years .Betty Falletti Webb; one son James Webb and Sharyn Salter of Wauchula; one granddaughter Cassandra; three step-grandchil- 'dren Tiffany, 'Kyndal and Steven Salter and two great-grandchildren Haley and Aviana. He is also sur- vived by nephews Ken Souza, Bubba Thorne and Bob Bonisollie and a dear friend Carolee Webb. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 28 'at the Brant Funeral Chapel dt 10 a.m. with burial at New Hope Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the funeral chapel from 6 until 8 p.m. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula MARIE CHANCE TOMLINSON Marie Chancey Tomlinson, 86, of Bowling Green, died Dec. 23, 2005, in Sebring. She was bornDec. 31, 1918 in Bowling Green, and hid lived in Hardee Coupty all of her life. She was a homemaker and had worked for man\ \ ears at Walker Grocery Store in Wauchula Hills. Survivors include three sons, Pasco Chancey Jr." and wife Marie of New Port Richey, Earl Charicey and wife Diane of Lake Placid, arid Lewis Chances of Bowling Green; one brother, Grady Albritton and wife Mava of Bowling Green; one 'sister, Ildean Williams and husband Hilton of Dothan, Ala.;' grand- children, Don, Keith, Clay, LeAnne, Kimberly, Kelly, James and Kylen; and 12 great-grand- children. Services were held at 3 .p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 at Robarts Family Garden Chapel with the Rev. Blake Albritton officiating. *Visitation was 2:30-3:00 p.m. Burial was in Paynes Creek Cemetery. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home GERALD EDWARDI WEED Gerald Edward Weed, 62, of Zolfo Springs, died Dec. 24, 2005 in Lakeland. He was born Sept. 20, 1943 in Wauchula, and lived in Hardee County all of his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Wauchula, and a Hardee High School graduate. He was owner of Weed's Aluminum in Zolfo Springs, and had worked for 38 years with CSX Transportation, being foreman on the railroad. He served in the-Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; one son, Ben Weed and wife Kim of Wauchula; one daugh- ter, Tina LeConte and husband Chris of Wauchula; one brother, Virgil Weed of Wauchula; two sis- ters, Dorothy Alderman of Wauchula and Johnna Mae Starling and husband Ronald of Orange Park; and two grandchildren, Josh Weed and Christina LeConte. Services will be held today (Thursday), Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Wauchula, with the Rev. S. Grant Hignight officiating. Burial follows in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Feed the Children. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula WILLIAM PARKER REID William Parker Reid, 81, of Wauchula, died Dec. 23, 2005. Born May 19, 1924 in Muskingum County, Ohio, to the late Ruben L. Reid and Anna Theresa Miller Reid, he was a State Farm insurance agent in Newark, Ohio from 1960 to 1985. He was also active as an actor, director and producer of theatre, instrumental in creating the Hardee County Players in Wauchula, and the Welsh Hills Players and Weathervane Play- house in Newark, Ohio. A member of the Masonic Lodge, he attended First United Methodist Church of Wauchula and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Heath, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three sisters Ruby Ringheiser, Alma Gearhart and Nancy Aeby. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Roberta Cato Reid; one son Alan Reid and wife Jeanrie of Cameron, W. Va.; two daughters Laura Rudd and husband David of Lake George, N.Y. and Annette Crump and husband Chris of Glendale, Calif.; two brothers Clarence Reid and wife Mabel and Robert Reid and wife Mary; one sister Bess Buckley and husband Deke; grandchildren Guru Bala Reid, Sat, Sunderta Reid, Angela Pennington and husband LeRoy, Siri Vashno Reid, Christopher A. Mathews, Nihal Reid, Erin Brooke Reid, Bethany Ge6rge and husband Jeff and William Reid and wife April; and great-grandchildren Akizuki Reid, Hope and Ty George, Mercury O'Neill, Rain Reid, and Hannah and Mathew Pennington. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula with the Rev. Bill Knight officiating. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula WILLIE VIE "BILLIE" JINWRIGHT SHIELDS Willie Vie "Billie" Jinwright Shields, 89, of Ocala, died Monday, 'Dec. 26, 2005 in Ocala. She was born March 16, 1916 in' Troy,. Ala., and was raised in Bowling Green. She moved to Ocala in 1998 from Zephyrhills where she had lived for eight years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist., ; Survivors include, four sons, Louie Whidden and wife Mildred of Beaufort, S.C., Charles Shields of Santa Inez. Calif., Gene Shields and wife Sylvia of Orniond Beach Sand Paul Shields and \ ife Donna of Daytona Beach; three daughters,. Nancy Ardizzone and husband Phillip of Ocala, Sandy Lop.ez of Napierville, Ill., and Sheila Pullen of Tampa; and 15 grandchildren. Services and burial will be held today (Thursday), December'29 at 2 p.m. at Bowling Green Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Williams officiat- ing. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula HARDER COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's yvay through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If, office unattended, please leave message.) Support In Dec. 3 Parade Dear Editor, To the people of Hardee County. I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping hold my family and me up during our time of sadness. I know that if Sondra could say anything, it would be thank you from the bot- tom of her heart. People, I was so blown away Saturday night (Dec.. 3) in the parade when you, the people of Hardee' County, cheered, and I could hear you say, Sondra, we won't let you die, we will never forget you, you will always be alive in our hearts, we love you. People, as I drove though and heard you I tried to keep a straight face and hold my head up high and not let you see me cry, but I failed to do so. I think I cried all through the parade. I knew our friends and people who knew her were behind us and what I am doing, but my God, peo- ple, my heart rang out with joy for MARIE CHANCE TOMLINSON Marie Chancey Tomlinson, 86, of Bowling Green, died Dec. 23, 2005, in Sebring. She was born Dec. 31, 1918 in Bowling Green, and had lived in Hardee County all of her 'life. She was a homemaker and had worked for many years at Walker Grocery Store in Wauchula Hills. Survivors include three sons, Pasco Chancey Jr. and wife Marie of New Port Richey, Earl Chancey ' and wife Diane of Lake Placid, and Lewis Chancey of Bowling Green; one brother, Grady Albritton and wife Mava of Bowling Green; one sister, Ildean Williams and husband Hilton of Dothan, Ala.; grandchil- dren, Don, Keith, Clay, LeAnne, Kimberly, Kelly,. James and Kylen; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 at Robarts Family Garden Chapel with the Rev. Blake Albritton officiating. Visitation was 2:30-3:00 p.m. Burial was in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula s oievug JcAWokAy WILLIAM PARKER REID William Parker Reid, 81, of Wauchula, died Dec. 23, 2005. .Born May 19, 1924 in. Muskingum County, Ohio, to the late Ruben L. Reid and Anna Theresa Miller Reid, he was a State Farm insurance agent in Newark, Ohio, from 1960 to 1985. He was also active as an actor, director and producer of theatre, instrumental in creating the Hardee County Players in. Wauchula, and the Welsh Hills Players and Weathervane Play- house in Newark, Ohio. A mem- ber of the Masonic Lodge, he attended First United Methodist Church of Wauchula-and was a' member of Christ Lutheran Church in Heath, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three sisters Ruby Ringheiser, Alma Gearhart arid Nancy Aeby. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Roberta Cato Reid; one son Alan Reid and wife Jeanne of Cameron, W. Va.; two daugh- ters Laura Rudd and husband David of Lake George, N.Y. and Annette Crump and husband Chris of Glendale, Calif.; two brothers Clarence Reid and wife Mabel and Robert Reid and wife Mary; one sister Bess Buckley and husband Deke; grandchil- ,dren Guru Bala Reid, Sat Sunderta Reid, Angela Pennington and husband LeRoy, Siri Vashno Reid, Christopher A. Mathews, Nihal Reid, Erin Brooke Reid, Bethany George and husband Jeff and William Reid and wife April; and great- grandchildren Akizuki .Reid, Hope and Ty George, Mercury O'Neill, Rain Reid, and Hannah and Mathew Pennington. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula with the Rev. Bill Knight offici- ating. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home a change. I could feel my daughter right there beside me saying, see Mama, I told you, it's all taken care of. It is just like the night she left my house. I honestly believe she knew she was going to die. It was just a matter of time, and it did, it hap- pened. But I know I am not facing this alone anymore. I have you, the peo- ple of Hardee County, to help me through this time of sorrow. I also would like to say to the lady who said what she said about my family and I putting our vehi- cles in the parade with Sondra's pictures on them. Yes, I, heard the smart remark you made, but that's OK. I forgive you for that, because one thing for sure, if it was your daughter you would do the same. You know, I would be more than glad to step out of this horrible nightmare and let you try to fill my shoes. But lady, I would not do that to you or my worst enemy. No one will ever know how it feels when you have someone taken like Sondra was. It is different when your child is taken from natural causes. It makes you a different person no matter how hard you try to hold on to the good side of yourself. You can't, because you are changed within and without. You try to smile when you are full of anger. You try to love when your love has turned to hate, and you do all you can to still trust in the Lord. I know He is there with me. But it is like trying to straddle a fence, trying to serve God on one side and hold on to Satan with the other. You cannot do it. It has been ' hard for me and my family, but by the grace of God and you people, we will make it through all this. We may have lost a few battles along the way, but by the, help of you, the people of Hardee County, we will not lose the war. My broth- ers David and Dennis and search team will not stop until justice is done. I may not be able to find Sondra's body before the trial. One thing I know for sure, we don't stop: until she is found and given a prop- er burial that she deserves. Yes, the people of Hardee County have helped me more than you will ever knov. God bless each and everyone of Nou. We lo e youiall as adiamnily. A house divided against itself cannot stand. People, we have to stand together in time of each other's needs. We need to hold one another up in prayer. What ever happened to the old ways. They worked fine. Back then people believed in helping each other. When one fam- ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for , $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of .survivors may include the'names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. ily needed food, everyone pitched in and rode for miles to help thy neighbor. What is wrong with our nation? One thing we have forgotten . the word God. Yes, God. We can call on Him, when in our hour of' need but why not every day. People, we need to pray for' ,each other every day. Let's all hold hands in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Pray for our nation to be strong, bond together, we can have love, hope, faith and courage, but most of all charity. Hold up our little community. Instead of running someone down, let's hold them up and stop judging one another. Someone once said at one time, I heard it, they were jok- ing but true. They said this and I believe it -- if you cannot say something nice about someone, then keep your mouth shut. I find that to be very true. No, I am not a preacher and no, I an mot running for mayor or governor, not even the sheriff's job. Ain't' time yet. Know, people, that I am joking. But please, let us hold each other up, help thy neighbor, and most of all, let's put god back in Hardee County. Your friend, Shirley Barrington Wauchula ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be. of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students anp teachers. Identify photos front' to back, left to right. Deadline for submis- sions it 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. An Sieutng &l~etio/ WILLIE VIE "BILLIE" JINWRIGHT SHIELDS Willie Vie "Billie" Jinwright Shields, 89, of Ocala, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005 in Ocala. She was born March 16, 1916 in Troy, Ala.,. and was raised in Bowling Green. She moved to Ocala in 1998 from Zephyrhills where she had lived for eight years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include four sons, Louie Whidden and wife Mildred of Beaufort, S.C., Charles Shields of Santa Inez, Calif., Gene Shields and wife Sylvia of Ormond Beach and Paul Shields and wife Donna of Daytona Beach; three daughters; Nancy Ardizzone and husband Phillip of Ocala, Sandy Lopez of Napierville, Ill., and Sheila Pullen of Tampa; and 15 grand- children. Services and burial will be held today (Thursday), December 29 at 2 p.m. at Bowling Green Cemetery. with the Rev. Jim Williams officiating. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home '~ m " * -t O _.. .L- S 0 z 0 E E 0 0 E -- 4- .0 C1 Cu I"m GERALD EDWARD WEED Gerald Edward Weed, 62, of Zolfo Sprirfgs, died Dec. 24, 2005 in Lakeland. He was born Sept. 20, 1943 in Wauchula, and lived in Hardee County all of his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Wauchula, and a' Hardee High School graduate. He was owner of Weed's Aluminum in Zolfo Springs, and. had worked for 38 years with, CSX Transportation, being fore- mtan on the railroad. He served in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; one son, Ben Weed and. wife Kim of Wauchula; one. daughter, Tina LeConte and hus- band Chris of Wauchula; one. brother, Virgil Weed of' Wauchula; two sisters, Dorothy' Alderman of Wauchula and Johnna Mae Starling and hus- band Ronald of Orange Park;., and two grandchildren;, Josh' Weed and Christina LeConte. Services will be held today' (Thursday), Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. at. New Hope Baptist Church, Wauchula, with the Rev. S. Grant Hignight officiating. Burial fol- lows in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. In lieu of flowers, contribu-- tions may be made to Feed the Children. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy-of Robarts Family Funeral Home Increasingly Preferred Because we care... FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, ... .... ._. .Wauchula 773-9773 5 l9c L _ 0 O0 I I 1 15 LML -li-mi * Deborah & Decnnis Robarts. Ott rers 40 40 *0 4-0 (I) December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Jan. 3 Girls Basketball Sebring HOME 6/7:30 Boys Basketball Sebring Away 6/7:30 Jan. 6 Girls Basketball Braden River Away 6/7:30 Boys Basketball Braden River HOME 6/7:30 Jan. 9 HJHS Basketball Hill-Gustat Away 5:30/6:30 Boys Soccer Fort Meade HOME 6 p.m. Jan. 10 Girls Weightliftin, Quad-Meet HOME 4:30 p.m. HJHS Basketball Heartland Chr. Away 5:3.0/6:30 Girls Soccer Fort Meade Away 6 p.m. Girls Basketball Booker HOME 6/7:30 Boys Basketball Booker Away 6/7:30 Jan. 12 HJHS Basketball Lake Placid HOME 5:30/6:30 Boys Basketball DeSoto HOME 6/7:30 Boys Soccer Mulberry HOME 7 p.m. Orange Blossom RV News By Sandi Pucevich COFFEE HOUR Saturday, Dec. 17, had 38 mem- bers gathered for a breakfast of Jean Miller's sausage gravy and Ardith McDonald's biscuits along with a good hot cup of coffee. We were entertained Friday evening by the Billy Wilson karaoke group with country and gospel music, also Christmas songs to fit the season. Coupon winners this morning were- Jane Conway, Joe Spears, Mary Catozzi, Howie Snider, Doris Geeting, Vivian Jackson and Jack Brief. The 50/50 winners :were Junior Atkinson and J.D. Daggett. Wednesday,. Dec. 21, had 29 resi- dents present. Recreation and entertainment director Phyllis IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND, FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 252005CA000627 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF $390.00 Cash / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: BENJAMIN BARBER AND ALL OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the following described personal property in Hardee County, Florida: $390.00 Cash '- has been filed against you by Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables & Ritenour, PA., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 551 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, on or before January 20, 2006, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Dated this 19 day of December, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY : As Clerk of the Court By: Edwina Murphy Deputy Clerk 12:22,29c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE I N RE: ESTATE OF ELNA G. MOORE.',. Case No. 252005CP000153 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the EIna G. Moore, File Numbe CP 000 153, is pending in ti Court for Hardee County Probate Division, the ad which Is Post Office B Wauchula, Florida 33873. 1 and address of the Representative and the Representative's Attorney forth below. All creditors of the deci other persons having c demands against decedent including unmatured, cont unliquidated claims, on who of this notice is served mus claims with this Court WIl LATER OF THREE MONTH THE DATE OF THE FIRST I TION OF THIS NOTICE 01 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF OF A COPY OF THIS NO THEM. All other creditors of the and persons having c demands against the d estate Including unmature gent or unliquidated claims their claims with this coui THREE MONTHS AFTER T OF. THE FIRST PUBLIC T4ilS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FI BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first pub this Notice is December 22, Gary Moore Personal Representative 1015 Knollwood Circle Wauchula, FL 33873 Jeff J. McKlbben, Esq. Post Office Box 1748 Wauchula, FL 33873 863.773.4449 Florida Bar # 168879 Attorney for Petitioner estate of r 25 2005 he Circuit , Florida, dress of ox 1749, The name Personal Personal are set dent and laims or i's estate, ingent or Goerbig was kind enough to fill in, in the absence of President Doris Geeting, who had to have heart surgery at Sarasota Hospital. Get better soon and come back home to us, Doris. We miss you! Coupon winners were Marilyn Catt, Gerry Brackenrick, Ardith McDonald, J.D. Daggat, Betty Brief, Ruth lozzino, Richard Kern and Doris O'Dell. Caroline Ellis, park owner, stopped in to announce the winner of the Christmas deco- rating of homes. Judging was done by the Hardee Chamber of Commerce. Coming in first were Chuck and Doris O'Dell in Lot 106, Al and Mary Catozzi in Lot 43 were' second and Jack and Betty Brief in Lot 97 were third. Thanks to every- one who decorated their places. Everything looked very nice. CHRISTMAS TEA The Ladies Christmas Tea was held Wednesday afternoon, Dec., 21, with delicious food and beauti- ful decorations. A Christmas read- ing of "Tell the Children,' sent by Geri Jantz, was read by Mary Catozzi and Ardith McDonald. Rather than exchange gifts the ladies gave cash donations for a total of $76 to' be given to the Salvation Army. Hostess for the tea were Mary Catozzi, Ardith Golden Nugg By Lorraine and John ( Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministrie McDonald, Bobbie Latour and Jean Miller. ASSOCIATION MEETING Our monthly association meeting was held Tuesday, Dec. 20. One of the first items of business was to thank all of our Bell Ringers, which included Moe and Millie Welbaum, Dick and Virginia Kerns, Don and Carol Rick, Howard and Jean Snider, Ken and Betty Besaw, Polly Albertson, Corrine Albertson, Doris Geeting, Jane Conway, Jean Miller, Ardith McDonald, Charlie Hill, Marie Dean, Beth Thomas and Betty Brandel. A, very nice letter, which we received from Blood Net, was read. It was also noted that when the Rev. Joe Bell was in the hospital last month and need transfusions, that Blood Net was notified and the blood was paid for by them. They do such' a good job and there is always a shortage of blood. We all need to do our part and "give." There will be an anniversary party held on Jan. 1 fur park owners L.V. and Ruth Ellis. It will be given by their son ,and daughter-in-law, Dick and Caroline Ellis. It will be their 70th anniversary. God bless them and may they have many more years together. Jan. 6 we will have Al Nist and friends for our listening pleasure. Jan. 14 we will have our annual hog roast, and Jan. 20 we will have the 'Just Country" band for our listen.- ing entertainment. Everyone is wel- come. lets 3illespie es of Wauchula , Anyone who hates his Christian brother is really a , murderer at heart; and you know Ihat no one wanting to murder has eternal life within. We know what real love is from Christ's example in dying for us. And so we also ought to lay down our lives for our Christian brothers. -1John 4: 15-16 Most people have never thought about hate being the same as murder. We don't even %want to think %e hate someone, but we will say we are upset with them when it is more like hate. Are we forgiving and willing to lay our life down for another, especially if we are angry at them? What about our children? Are we willing to lay our lives (our will and desires, drugs and alcohol) down for them? Everyone seems to be more interested in what I want -me, me, me. So many young people are not raising their own children because they are a burden to them. The drugs, alcohol.,sex and so much more comes first. They want happiness, but it only brings more pain. Be willing to give up your life style and give your children the love and attention you wish you had. Lay your life down for them. SWe aren't considerate of others: Parents, children or neighbors . Satisfaction comes by helping and giving unto others instead of demanding. our rights and wants. We need to lay down our lives for others just like Christ laid down His life for us. A Golden Nugget would be to lay down your life today for others and' ask God to put someone in your path today that you can touch their heart or meet their need... CHURCH NEWS AND PRAYERS The sermon was by Rev. Deyman Darley and there was 29 attending. The choir sang "While By Our Sheep." Special music was sung by Dan Yurovich, "Surely The Presence." We have some on our prayer list John and Gladys Chambers, Clarence Barbor, Earl Van Raalte, Barbara Gersema, Joe Nelles, Mike Condra, Enos Yoder, and extra -prayers for Bill Reed. May God heal them in His way as He knows best. KOFFEE KLATCH We welcome the new people in the hall. the birthdays this week are Richard Hoogkamp and Marilyn Berry and the anniversaries are Jean and Carl Alexander, Harry and Carol Cassidy, and Jan and Don Custer. May God watch over every- one traveling home for the holidays.. or just coming to Florida for. the winter. COMING PARK EVENTS Wayne and the Pilgrims Jam will be at the Red Barn at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6. They will be playing the Old, Country Classics and Southern Gospel and the dance floor will be open for dancing. The New Year's Eve party will begin at 8 for fellow- ship and Snow Birds will start at 9 Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman ?NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE WAUCHULA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE CITY OF WAUCHULA SThe City of Wauchula, Florida, proposes to change the use of land within the area shown in the map in the advertisement. The change proposed is an amendment to the Wauchula Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map for the City of Wauchula. Amendment 05-09-SS: A change of the official future land use classification from that certain parcel of land lying within the 10 acre parcel owned by the City adjacent to South Fifth Avenue: A public hearing will be held on January 9th, at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance 2005-26 will be presented to the City Commission for approval upon the first reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, at which public hearings all parties and interested citizens may appear and by heard as to any and all matter pertinent to the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Comments to Amendment 05-09-SS may be made orally at the hearing or in writing if submitted on or before the hearing dates. A copy of the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be inspected by the public in the offices of the City Clerk, at the City Administrative Complex, 126 South 7, Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Please note that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings-and that for such purpose will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeals is to be based. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND SECTION 286.26, FLORIDA STATUTES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE MEETING. INTERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD AT SAID HEARING. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Attorney for City of Wauchula Ables & Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street Suite 103 : Wauchula, Florida 33873, s:/ Clarissa Abbott CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk , City of Wauchula City of Wauchula Future Land Use Dm a copy BEGIN THE YEAR THE WAY YOU ENDED THE YEAR 3t file their THIN THE Christmas is over and soon the )ear will be also.'As they.say, "All good IS AFTER things must come to an end." right? And this year has been a good one.' PUBLICA- One of the greatest things about the year in America is that the majori- R THIRTY ty of America spends the end of the year with their families, thinking about TICE ON Jesus Christ and His coming to earth, celebrating that the year has been a .good one. It is these moments that living in America is such a privilege. It is decedent the freedom to celebrate life and religion that makes this land worth fight- lalms or ing for. As they say. "let's go out with a bang." That we have done this year! d, contin- But let me do some encouraging. Let me exhort you a little and give must file 'you a little push to try something new. lronically,,the year that "taking Christ, rt WITHIN out of Clpristmas" is such a hot news-story all over the radio and TV is the HE DATE same year that Christmas falls on a Sunday, the day of worship for most TION OF people, and this just brings more remembrance to us that this day is to be LED WILL remembered as a special day. Becasue Christmas falls on a Sunday, so will New Year's Day. So let's location of greatt the begmnhing of our new\ year with the same remembrance that wetreat 2005. 'Christmas. Let's begin our year with Christ just like we ended our year with Christ. Let's start the year with prayer. Let's start the year with songs of praise. Let's start the year with listening to God's Word and taking those precious emblems of the Lord's Supper as we remember His death one week after we put so much into remembering His birth. Let's begin the year ith Christ. And then take Him with you for the rest of the year. A year with Christ will prepare you for an eternity with Him in Heaven. I'm Telling the Truth!. J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be 12:22,29c e-mailedat wearewe@earthlink.net p.m. until everyone goes home. (Please bring finger foods and they will have punch and coffee.) MERCHANT CERTIFICATES The 50/50 went to Bob Sears and the plant went to Gerale Stevens. The merchant certificates went to Mary Thomason, Art Brown, Jean Alexander, Bob Sears, Mike Gerri, Joyce Bates, Patsy Sieman, Mickey Jones, Bo Miller, Marilyn Berry, Grace Moore, Bob Bell, Ed Castile, Grace Moore, Harold Cogar, Frank Dust, Ray Langston, Joyce Kaleita, Kathie Crawford, Caryn Lauver, Iris Smith and Caros Dennis. PROGRESS EUCHRE There were six tables playing and the high man was Bob Sears with 70, points. The runner-up man was Bill king with 58 points and the low man was Bo Miller with 38 points. The high lady was Joyce Bates with 76 points. The runner-up lady was Marge Luff with 70 points. BID EUCHRE, On Tuesday night there were three tables playing and the high man was Earl Bodary with 284 and the low man ws Cloyce Swisher. The high lady was Wanda Banfield with 285 and the low lady was Marge Luff with 203: There was one men's Moon-shot which was Ted.. I Herkimer. On Thursday night there were three tables playing and the high man was Earl Bodary with 335 points and the low man was Herb Tessier with 167. The high lady was Shirley Swisher with 315 points and the low lady was Fern Tessier with 163 points. The men's Moon- shot was Earl Bodary and the lady's was Shirley Swisher. SHUFFLEBOARD The elimination play-off was Tuesday. First place was won by Janet Brown and Mike Lavigne and second went to Iris Smith and Herb Tessier. Wagon Wheel shuffled Crystal Lake at the park. The women won six and lost 12 but the men did a lit- tle better with 10 wins and eight losses. Crystal Lake served us a great lunch so we at least enjoyed that. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. -Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If, office unattended, please leave message.) 8B The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 0 Located at The Quilters Inn 106 South 4th Ave. (Corner of East Main & South 4th Ave.) 767-8989 Opening Nigh t Tuesday anuar, zoo ':1 '- .. ::; .. ..; ., r .,7 * *, ;1 *, \ ''. '' '* ; '' 1.. f w .i ^ / l 1 ^".:/ 1. Now5..erving: T.ues. au Garden ratio o urs. unch&D S atu r. inner I 1 a.m.- ,Guest fetormanceanuary Carousol 4 4. ^^^^^^^^ r g( 5ringour guitar, electric 1keqboard or whatever. .Open venue for pIang and singing your music. l ou Tuesday -:~aturday 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. SOutdoor Dining G great teaks * Outdoor Meaters & fireplace * u oor H CrS ' Inside Dining available if weather is inclement. Private parties * Special Occassions * Coz9 Dinners * Weddings , ./ p.m. ) 12:29c The Herald-Advocate tUSPS 57yg 80) Thursday, December 29, 2005 ***********************3-DIGIT 326 935 05-08-03 16P 14S UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY WEST GAINESVILLE FL 32611 Sports Start New Year Early .,-OUt TES Y PHO OC'S Officers with the Wauchula Police Department and the Hardee County Sheriff's Of- fice joined forces for their Law Enforcement Toy Drive 2005. With the help of the lo- cal elementary schools, they identified needy children in the community and then passed out toys to brighten the youngsters' Christmas. Area businesses and anony- mous donors contributed to the cause as well. Here (in top photo) stuffed animals offer a ,welcome surprise in a bounty of choices (middle photo). Santa's elves were all smiles with a job well done (bottom). foral yurritig needa Christian Counseling & Training School SNon-denominational This practical training will help your ministry to be more effective as follows: * You will see more relationships restored * There will be lasting emotional and physical healing. * You will be more able to help people deal with addictions. - You will help others get rid of anger and rage (not just learning to cope). * You will help others to break bad patterns and habits, which will bring lasting results. * Help you overcome also. You will receive a Certificate after you have attended 13 weeks Registration Fee $10 + $10 each week Classes are once a week Each class is 2 hours long. Register now. Classes begin January 5th- 7 PM John & Lorroine Gillespie' Ministries Phone 863-773-5717 fbr more information 113 N. 7th Ave. Wauchula, Florida 12:29-1: 12c By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Even before the teachers return to the. classrooms, Hardee teams will be busy. With area rivals starting school earlier than Hardee, both the girls and boys basketball squads hit the courts on Tuesday. The girls will be at home to host Sebring, with the usual JV game at 6 p.m. followed by the varsity about 7:30. The boys will travel to Sebring to take on the Blue Streaks in a similar matchup. Both teams face a similar occur- rence next Friday, Jan. 6. As teach- ers head back to their tasks, Hardee teams will face another district rival, Braden River. This time, the boys will be at home and the girls will journey over to Bradenton. Other Hardee teams get going when school resumes Jan. 9. The Hardee Junior High boys and girls. basketball teams will go to Sebring to face the Hill-Gustat Golden Eagles. The girls play at 5:30 p.m. and the boys immediately after- ward. Boys soccer is at home at '3,- Join Arbor Day Foundation, Get 5 Free Crapemyrtle Trees Five free crapemyrtle trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Found- ation during January 2006.. The free trees are part of the non- profit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. "Crapemyrtles were selected for this campaign because of their ele- gant color and form, making them an attractive, addition to the home landscape," John Rosenow, the foundation's president, said. "These small flowering trees boast perfect, six-petaled flowers of pink and red, with leaves that change from sum- mer green to autumn red, orange, and 'yellow." The trees will be shipped post- paid at the right time for planting between February 1 and May 31 x ith enclosed planting instructions. The six to 12-inch trees are guaran-: teed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge.. Members also receive a subscrip- tion to the Foundation's colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book with informa- tion about tree planting and care. To receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Five Crapemyrtles, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410,- by January 31, 2006. Anger is a short madness. -Horace Wildcat Stadium on Jan, 9, hosting Fort Meade at 6 p.m. The last of the winter teams get going on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Girls soccer is at Fort Meade at 6 p.m. And, girls weightlifting has its first home meet, greeting LaBelle, Avon Park and Lake Placid in a quad-meet. Girls and boys basketball see yet another district rival, Sarasota Booker. The girls are at home and the boys go on the road. It won't be long before Hardee Youth Sports (formerly Little League) starts up with its tee-ball, mini-minors and minors baseball. And, spring sports won't be far behind, volleyball for junior high girls, and baseball, softball, boys weightlifting, tennis and track at the high school level. Last, but not least, is boxing, as local lightweight Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry is in the feature event at the Pavillion on Jan. 13 in a 12-round championship bout, defending his WBC (World Boxing Council) Caribbean title. Winter is the time for comfort. It is the time for home. Thank you to all my .- /. customers for a N great year in 2005. Happy New Year! L Gene Davis STEDEM Ft. Meade 375-2606 1-800-226-3325 " Friends and family gathered at Cat's Corner to enjoy Gayle Knight's book signing. NO! NO! Sassy, the Teacher's Pet is a fun read for kids of all ages. Scoot by Cat's and pick up your copy today. 112:29p AT SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Wee got t gl Associate Degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Applied Sciences N Workforce Certificates and Training Nursing and Occupational Training N Adult and Community Education Selected Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Ph.D. Corporate and Continuing Education Spring term registration resumes Jan. 3 and ends Jan. 8. Classes begin Jan. 9. Continuing students can register online at PAWS Online Services: www.southflorida.edu -----~I .- i i i i..i uiiii..I SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Highlands Campus (863) 453-6661 DeSoto Campus (863) 494-7500 Hardee Campus (863) 773-2252 Lake Placid Center (863) 465-5300 SFCC is an EA/EO institution. SFCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033, 404-679-4501) to award associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. 12:29c SANTA COPS Thanks CIT'S CORNER! , 2C The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 --Schedule Of Weekly Services- Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 kSunday Morning..................... .10:00 a.m. ,Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. ,Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. :Thursday Service...................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. .'Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ......... 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Pra',er/Bible Study......:...6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship..................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD. Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday, School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..6................ ... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship.................10:30 a.m Sunday E. cning 6 00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting .......:...7...:00 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N.- 375-4206 Sundrai School 9-45 a.m. N. Morning \'orship I1100 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs 5-30 pm .-, Eenng \\rship 6 30 pm cedncida. Pra,er 7 00 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. H 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 4;5 a m lMorning Worship 1I 0 a m Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. VHedne,-djy Pr,er ................. 6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Sireels 375-2340 Surdaj'. School 9' 45 a mrh Slortnin. Worship... ............11 0 m Youth Fellowship..:...................5:00-pnm.-- Evening Worship 6 00 pm. Wed. Bible Stud 7 010 p m FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 SSunday School. 9 45 a m Morning Horship .. II 00 a fni Sunday E.ening 6 00i p n '.\ednesday Pra:,er 7 0i. pm HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION ".laj iE.panolh Sunda., I' m. IGLESLA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 D.:.mingo Ser% De Prcdicacion II 00 p m Mlarne E studio Biblico 7 00 p m Miercoles Estudior Juleml 7 00 pm Juce.I s Ser De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E.' Brodard St. 375-4228 or 773-9019oS Sunday School 945 a m S MIorning Worship I1I 00 am TEcning W\orship 700 p m Wednesday Prayer .... 7 00 p m INLLCEDONLA PRIMIIIt'E BAPTIST CHURCH ~u.h 607 Palmetto St. Churcchool 9 30 am Morning Sei vice II 00 a m. Evening Service 7 L)0 pm. Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7 00pm. Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p.m. MT. P1SGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School ....9:45 a.m. Morrung Worship III 00 a m Disciples Training 5 00 pm- Eveninig'Worship 7:00 p.m. \\ednesday3Prayer Time 700pm OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sundi Sch-ol. 10 00 a.m. Sunday Ser, ice 6 0.p.m. \\ednesday Ser. ice 7 30 p"m.m BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom ..........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ..................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m., Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time...........7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School ...................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ...'.................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................6:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00'am E'cning Worship 600 p m. Wednesday Pra:,er 7 00 pm UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School! 10:00 a.m. : .-,rning \Worship` 11-00 a.m,' Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSENIBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunda:, School 10 00 a m E ,ening Sert ice 5 00 p Tuesday Servce 7 00 p m Wednesday Service ... ............7:00 p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida A%.e. Sunday Morning Service ........10;00 a.m. Sunday Evening W'orship II 00 a m Wed Nighi Service & Worshi'i-7 00 pl'm Sliurdjr, P'r, er 00 p min CHARLIE CREEK B4PTIST CHURCH 6885 Stale Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday) School 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship..................11:.00 a.m. Evening Worship. 7-00 p m SWed Evening Worship 7.00 p m CHURCH OF CHRIST-,. 201 S. Florida AMe. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study ..: Worship Service Wednesday, 10:00 a m. 11 00 am .. 7 00pm CHURCH OF CHRIST SWill Duke Road 773-2249 ' Sunday Morning Worship ........9:30 a.m.' Sunday Bible Class ............;;..11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.........6:00 p.m. SWed. Night Bible Class 7 00 p m Men's Leadership & Training Class 2nd Sunday of Month.........:..4:00 p.m. S CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blid. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 81h Ave. 773.4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST' OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ,630 Hanche) Rd..- 773-3532, Sacrament M meeting ..... ................9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Priesthood II 00 a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE, 903 Summil SI. 735-8681 Sunday School .. 10 00 a.m. Sunday Morning I 00 a.m. Sunday Night 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Night 7-30 p.m. ENDTAIE CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School 10-00 a m Morning Ser-ce ..... 11-30 a.m. Evening Service 7-30 p.m Wed Bible St. & Yth Gath 7-30 p.m. Frn. Night tHol) Ghost Night) 7-30 p.m. The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship j this Sabbath .... .. .. .. M.Wholesale Nursery SDonnis & Kathy Bairber . Hwy) 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Bo\ 780 Zolfo Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper..................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..... ............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service ...................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 .Praise & Worship................. 10:30 a.m; Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship....................1:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical ....... .......9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............ 11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 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 NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School.. t) 00 a.m. Morning Ser ice II 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer .............:...7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin LuthenrKing Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30'a.m. l Morning Ser. ice II 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Tus southh Nliniitr.N Mlceting' BibleStudy 600 pm Wed. Prayer/Bible Stud 7 00 p m FIRST UNITED NIETHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seienlh Ae. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School .. 9:45 a m. Tradtonal worship p II 00 a m. E'.ening Serice ... 5 00 p m. Wednesday Activities...............6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OFGOD CHURCI-I 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .... ..10:45'a.m,' Evening Worship 6 00 p m Tuesday 'Nouth Service 7 00 p m Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Service .. 10-00 a.m. Eening Worship .. ..600pm 'WedneJda) Ser ice 7 00 p m HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts 9 00 a m Sunday School .9 30 a m Worship 1030 a.m Wed. Night Dinner...................6:00 p.m. ,Wed Bodybuilders Adult Cl. Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m. IGLESLP DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL. M.I. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz SMartes.. 7 30 9:00 p.m. SViemes'. .. 7:30,9 900 p.m. Domingo 11.00 a.m -1:00p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road. -1131 Sunday Morning 10.00 a m.i Tuesday E'ening ;.......... 7:.........730 p.m ' Thursday Evening ..................7:30 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH. Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Monday Evening ....................7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening................7:30 p.m. .LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service...................11:00 a.m. EveningWorship ....Ws ...........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. 7 00 p m S NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. ... r 735-0555 . NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH S1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service........:.... ......11:00 a.m. SChurch Training .5 15 p m. Evening Worship ...............6.30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship..................11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8thAve. 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 ............:....... :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 .............:00 p.m. SOUL HA REST MINISTRY 1337 Hw). 17 South. Wauchula SundaN School 10 00 a m. Mumrning \\orlhip II 00 a.m. Evening Seriice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service .............7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.. Sunday i English i. 9-00 a in (Spanishp 10 )a.m (Creole) ....... ,.. ........... 1:00 p.m . Daibl Mass in English. S 30 a m SEVENTH PAY L, ADVENTIST C~1RCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath'School 9:30 a.m. Morning W\oruhip .................. 11:00 a.m. .Tues. Prayer Meetng 7 00 p m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wors hip ...........1..... 100 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..:..............7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship .1. 10:30 a.m. E ening worship . .. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship............ 7:30, p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship .......... ;7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .. . 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship .... . 6:00 p.m.' Wed. Night Fami. Training ... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study ..... 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship ..... 7..,7-30 p.m.. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd.- 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School .. .. .. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... .... 11:00 a.m. Church Training ... ... ...6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .. ... ... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD S210 Anderson Sunday School . .. .. ...10:00 a.m. Church ................. 10:00a.m. Youth Service............... 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. :... . .. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service. . .. 7:30 p.m. SWAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD' 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School .. .... ...10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer. ........ 7:30 p.m. SThursday 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 .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship .......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 Morning Worship ........ 10:00 a.m. Children's Church ......... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship :.......... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road' Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ... ... ...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School .. .... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. . . . 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED. METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study. ........ ... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 ..., 'Sund-,', Sch.,.,:] .-.... .... 10:00 a.m ",, "M.ir,,n.c \v:.rl]ip .......... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... .7:00 p.m. NLRANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Stee Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735.2524 735-1851 Sunday School ......... ..10:00 a.m. Worship... ..... ......... 11:00a.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 WVorship .. .. 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ..... .... 7:30 p.m. S rurdaI W.r-ship .........' .7:30p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School ... .......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ......."... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ............. 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ........ ......... ..11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ... ...... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club ............... 6:30 p.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. Crttdidinq' c2wvu 'Cu - - - ~ - C PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park - i,2nd Sunday .. .. . 10:30 a.m. Evening Service .. .... 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunda, .. ......... 6:00 p.m. 4' 4 " S -- 0 rm* CL>,2E 0 lnL QU YOU Can Appear In... kids corner Hey, idt How would. you lke your work to be printed in the paper? Draw u-a, picture, write us a poem, make up a story.or tell us a joke. If you're sending us a drawing, use pencils or markers, not crayons. And leave the lined notebook paper for homework, not your artwork. Then print your name and age, your parents names and the town where youtilve on the back. Get mom or dad to bring it to our office or put It In the mall to: kids korer, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. .ft a- December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Scenic Peace River IFRAV 9 R or-und. m Call in DAILY for a short Bible message. 837397 PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Peace River offers some wonderful outdoor scenes. Most of the land along the river has not been developed and will offer views of the way Florida used to be. Wildlife is abundant, and there are numerous old cypress trees and cabbage palms hanging out over the water; Life" Ch1s-0an iVe Wauchula Extension Campus Class Begins January 9, 2006 Earn an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree Includes: Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education, Church Admniiiistration, Music Ministry Affordable and Practical Courses Open to the Community River of Life Church / Gillespie Ministries 113 North 7'h Ave. Wauchula', Florida 33873 Phone 863-773-5717 e-mail aofm@earthlink.net 1229.1 12c A Daily Thought THURSDAY Bring us back to you, 0 God, we're ready to come back. Give us a fresh start. , Lamentations 5:21 (ME) FRIDAY The outward man does suffer wear and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength. II Corinthians 4:16 (Phillips) SATURDAY Create in me a new, clean heart, 0 God, filled with clean thoughts and right desires. Psalm, 51:10 (TLB), SUNDAY Adapt yourself no longer to' this present world,, but 'let your minds be remade and your whole nature transformed; then you will be able to discern, the will of God, and to know what is good, acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (NEB) MONDAY Remember the Lord in all you do, and He will give you suc- cess. Proverbs 2:6 (NCV) TUESDAY Whatever your task, work hearti- ly, as serving the Lord and not men you are serving the Lord Jesus- Christ. Colossians.23, 24b (RSV) WEDNESDAY God has showed you, 0 man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you. To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible: (KJV) King James Version; (ME) The Message; (NCV) New Century Version; (NEB) New. English Bible; (NIV) New International Version; (RSV) Revised. Standard Version; (PME) Phillips Modern English; and (TLB) The Living Bible. Need Help Getting Out Of An Abusive Situation? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1 (800) 500-1119 One Man One Woman. I L O] RI Vi!4 M iL4 TIAE. O] Have you signed it yet? We are down to the last few weeks so don't delay. Download petitions from florida4marriage.org and hand them out to family and friends. Sign them and send them in immediately. Don't have internet access? Call 773-9608 or 773-4520 for copies of petitions. These are also available in Spanish. Disponible en espanfol. Will you do your part in protecting marriage for future generations? HJL~~~i~ 12:29p .D' 4C The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY Dec. 25, Arlie Warren Kersey, 56, of 2548 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with domestic bat- tery, Dec. 24, Phillip Dale Edenfield, 56, of 3026 N. Elm St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. David Drake and charged with DUI. Dec. 24, Jesus Jessie Tenorio, 29, of 403 N. Fourth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged with grand theft auto. Dec. 24, thefts on.Morales Road and U. S. 17 North and fights on Keeton Road and Tuskeegee Street were reported. Dec. 23, Christopher Brent Saldivar, 28, of 2285 Bailey Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters on warrants charging him with shooting into an occupied building and aggravated assault with a firearm. Dec. 23, George David Albach, 39, of 1401 Crossview St.,! Lake, Placid, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with vio- lation of probation (original charges DUI and driving while license sus- pended). Dec. 23, Nathan Henry Morgan, 24, of 3208 Purdue Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging grand theft, grand theft of a firearm and failure to pay' a fine on a conviction for nd valid license. Dec. 23, Adolfo Hemandez Gonzalez, 31, of 1354 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by. Dep. Manuel Zuniga and charged with domestic violence battery. Dec. 23, a robbery on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and a vehicle stolen on SR 64 East were reported. Dec. 22, Marvin Glen Cook, 50, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge violation of a domestic violence injunction for protection). He was initially arrested Dec. 21 by Dep Todd Souther on a warrant alleging violations of probation (original charge viola- tion of a domestic violence injunction, for protection) and charges of pos- session of marijuana and resisting arrest without force. Dec. 22, Ronnie Lee Boyd, 45, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Maible on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without force). He had first been arrested Dec. 21 by.Det. Jim Hall and charged with, disorderly intoxication and obstruction of justice. Dec. 22, William Thomas Minton, 38, of 2931 Red Bird Lane, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest without violence and criminal mischief). Dec. 22, Astaccia Lynocette Hardesty, 19, of 681 Sally 'Place,. * Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with posses- sion of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and' introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. Dec. 22, 17-year-old and 14-year-old youths \ ere arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and each charged with burglary and petit theft. The younger youth was also charged with another count of burglars and grand theft. Dec. 22,1 a business burglary on U./ S. 17 South, burglar> of con- veyances on Will Duke Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a fight at: Pine Cone Park and a tag stolen at Stevens Carlton Place were' reported. Dec. 21, David Earl Wiggins, 37, of 414 Magnolia BI d.. Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albrition on a Polk County war- rant charging him with arson. Dec. 21, Simon Ramos. of 828 S. Eighth Ave.. Wauchula'.was arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albritton on a Manatee County warrantcharg- ing him w ith \ violation of probation (original charge grand theft of a-motor Vehicle). , Dec. 21, Jermaine Lee Harris, 24, of 360 Cracker Lane, Wauchula. was MY FIRST PATIENT WAS A BULL FROG By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry, DVMA Dr HendrN Don't try to tell me my life isn't fun! My first appointment Monday morning was a frog. It was a large bull frog about 5 inches long plus the length of his legs and was prob- ably the largest frog I hase seen lately. The lady explained to me that this was her pet frog who lied in an aquarium and he had something stuck in his mouth. She said he couldn't swallow. When I picked him up the frog slipped out of my fingers, and I had to wrap him up in a towel so I could hold him. I opened his month, and there was indeed something there. I look forceps and reached in and pulled out the backbone of a fish. The second time I went down his throat I got the head of a fish. The combination of the head and backbone made the fish about 2 1/2 inches long and about 5/8 of an inch wide. Apparently the frog had bitten off more than he could chew. The lads explained that the frog lied in an aquarium, and she fed him twice a day like most pets. but she didn't know she had a fish that big in the aquarium. I attended the Heartland Chorale Christmas Program at the Wauchula First Baptist Church again this year. The music, under the direction of Sherry Miller, was an awesome and wonderful experience. The soloists were outstanding, and the only thing I regret is that there are less than 800 people who got to see the production. However the program always reminds me that it is almost the end of 2005. This will be our final column for this year and as I look back the only thing I can think about is how the people in Hardee County dealt with, and are still dealing with, the worst hurricane this area has eser known. The storm affected esery family, their homes. their farms, their livestock and their pets. We hase come a long way, but there is still a long way to go. It was the little things, like a lost puppy. that seemed so important to me. I remember we had just purchased an Italian Greyhound puppy and named him Tino. However after Hurricane Charley I couldn't find him. but I didn't know a lady had found him on State Road 98. kept him during the storm then took him to Highlands Veterinary Clinic in Avon Park. Tino had the advantage of hating a microchip implanted under the skin in his neck when we got him, and the doctors in Ason Park simply scanned him and notified me they had our puppy. The whole scenario confirmed once again just how valuable those relatively new tiny microchips are when pets get lost. Then there was the harrowing experience when a client brought his two Boston Terriers and a Doberman to the clinic. All three had been bitten by the same big rat- Ilesnake, but we could only sase one dog esen after using the expensive antisenin. Shortly after we lost the dogs we got information from a laboratory in California that a vaccine had been developed and approved which will be effective for all North American rattlesnakes. What a blessing that will be. Then another time I wrote about a little girl whose horse had Leeches, which is a fun- 'gus that penetrates tissues like a cancer and has claimed the life of many a valuable horse in Florida. Then less than two weeks later we received word from a corporation in Texas that has developed a test for the early detection and treatment of Leeches. The vaccine. combined with the treatment, produces a 95 percent cure rate. All the new vaccines and medication are wonderful, especially when I can remember how we used to worm horses through a tube in their nose, or heard the old-timers talk about running the cows off into a sat filled with an arsenic solution to kill fever ticks and rope calves and treat them for "screw worms." I appreciate all the new vaccines and medications, but I also sincerely appreciate the unwavering loyalty of all our clients here at Pet Care Center in the last ite years. 915 N. 6th Ave. Pet Care 773-6783 Wauchula Center Ce te '12:29c arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on charges of violation of probation (original charges domestic battery and burglary of a conveyance). Dec. 21, James Sambrano, 22, of 607 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Larry McClellan Jr. and charged with DUI with property damage, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. Dec. 21, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was reported. Dec. 20, Cashinia Nicole Cookl, 22, of 781 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with resisting arrest without force. Dec. 20, Junior Webster Bartell, 31, of 422-16th Ave., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with non-support and a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while license suspended. Dec. 20, Rebecca Lynn Richardson, 26, of 1190 Norwood Drive, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters on a charge of battery. Dec. 20,. residential burglaries on South Florida Avenue and Williams Avenue, a theft on Honeysuckle Street and criminal mischief on Norwood Drive were reported. Dec. 19, Manuel Zamarripa, 24, of 105 Constitution Lane, Frostproof, 'was arrested by Dep, Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge attempted fleeing to elude a police officer). Dec. 19, Bernadette Elaine Marshall, 20, of 1050 Golf View Ave., Bartow, was arrested b) Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation of probation' (original charge grand theft auto). Dec. 19, Dawn Lynn Carter, 24, of 1720 SR 62, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell). Dec. 19, a 15-year-old youth was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug parapherna- lia. Dec. 19, a residential burglary on Steve Roberts Special, thefts on U. S. 17 North and'Ken McLeod Road, and criminal mischief on Altman Road and Mowatt Street were reported. WAUCHULA Dec. 21, Jose Canales, 28, of 992 Old Bradenton Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash with injuries. Dec. 21, a residential burglary on Downing Circle was' reported. '. Dec. 20, Angel Colon, 31, of 209 E. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc.,Chris LeConte and charged %% ith disorderly intoxication. Dec. 20, thefts on U. S. 17 North and U. S. 17 South and a fight on West Palmetto Street were reported. Dec. 19, Jamie Erin Hasenmyer. 27. of 918 Hood Ave., Port Charlotte was arrested by Ofc. Justin W\att and charged with possession of metham- phetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 19, Neil Wesley Anderson, 30, General Delivery, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with possession of ammuni- tion by a convicted felon and habitual traffic offender. BOWLING GREEN Dec. 22, Francisco Martinez Rodriguez, 42, of 5120 U. S. 17 North, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. James Parker and charged with sexu- al battery. ZOLFO SPRINGS Dec. 24, Pedro Orthon Ruiz, 41, of 3255 Myrtle Street, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and charged with disorderly intoxication. Dec. 24, Joe Hernandez, 31, of 3446 Elm St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with domestic battery. .Dec. 24, a fight on Myrtle Street was reported. Dec. 21, a theft on Marion Street was reported. Dec. 20, William Thomas Minion. 38, of 2931 Red Bird Lane, Zolfo Springs, and Steven Michael Hall, 43, of 401 Walker Road, Avon Park, were arrested by Qfc.Warren Brittinghamn and each charged with aggravat- ed battery. Hall was also charged with battery. Dec. 19, Timothy James Williams, 32, of 2061 Gilliard Farm Road, Zolfo Springs, %%as arrested by Ofc. Robert Mushrush on a DeSoto County warrant charging him \ ith issuing a worthless check. John's Paintine & Remodeling "Done right the first time" Free Estimates J n Ma JCell 863-781-2606 John D. layer Jr. Cell 863-445-0364 12 2'P_ 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 Range Cattle Station Holds Luncheon noroT.3 .IM V'ELLY' Dr. Elver Hodges, 93, and his wife Ruth attended annual Christmas steak luncheon Dec. 16 for employees of Range Cattle Station in Ona, a part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Dr. Hodges was a project manager at the experiment station in the beginning years, from 1942 to 1980. He bagan as an associate professor, earning $2,900 a year. Ruth was principal one year of the Limestone school where she also taught students in grades six, seven and eight. Her nine-month salary was $1,600. She later taught at Zolfo Elementary School for 17 years. Dr. John Arthington, research center director, left, announced this large photograph of Matthew Tomlinson, right, will be hung in the main office. Tomlinson worked for the cattle forage research center from February 1961 to February 2004, a total of 43 years. The center owns 3,000 acres southwest of Ona and is seeking two new professors to start July 2006, in soil science and forage agronomy. Dr. Rob Kalmbacher, agronomist, retired in early December.' Center director Dr. Findlay Pate retired in July 2005. Dr. Paul Mislevy, forage agronomist, will retire in February 2007. W.C. Moye, 83, and wife of New Zion attended luncheon. Janice worked at the research center for 32 years, retiring in 1994. W.C. retired as a building contractor in 1980 and then worked for Joe L. Davis for 18 years. Hardee County Community Health Fair Sponsored by HOPE of Hardee, Free Screenings Cholesterol Screening (must fast) Glucose Screening Information HOPE of Hardee County Florida Hospital Heartland Social Security Office Home Health Agencies Hospice Hardee County Health Department Hardee County Emergency Management And Many Others! Medicare Part D A SHINE Representative will Assist you with Registration. Wednesday, Jan. 11 2006 PP, 9 A.M.-12 Noon 01, ' Hardee County Agri-Civic Center For information contact Ann Martin, HOPE of Hardee, (863) 773-2022 or annmartinhope@earthlink.net 12'q 1 5c December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C My First Turkey Hunt On A Dark, Scary Night AIRPORT UPDATE By Dr. Ross A. Hendry Special To The Herald-Advocate I think everybody remembers some of the things they did for the first time when they were just kids and life was so exciting. One of those times for me was the day the first turkey hunting season opened in Hardee County. I don't remember specifi- cally how old I was, but I was not old enough to drive so that put me in the 13 or 14-year-old category. Uncle Kong came by to pick me up that day and said, "Come go with me, boy, we're going turkey hunting." He took me deep into the Charlie marsh on the north side of Steve Roberts Special, and I was excited, ready with my daddy's 20-gauge shotgun. It was pretty late in the afternoon when Uncle Kong put me under a tree and probably told me not to move, but I just didn't remember him telling me that. We were in an area where Kong and the rest of the hunters thought we could roost some turkeys and sure enough just'before dark a turkey flew up right over me, and I was able to get him lined- up and get a shot at him. I had knocked him out of the tree and he hit the ground running, but in my zeal to kill my first turkey I traced him deep into Adrian Melendez sa Come see why I^ Selling Ford SSTEDEM82 Email: kochconi' strato.net 8:18tfc the marsh. When I finally killed the turkey it was nearly dark, and it occurred to me that I didn't have a clue to where I was. The mosquitoes were eating me alive, and I heard gators groaning off in the dis- tance. There were frogs croaking every- where, and now and then something would howl. I didn't have a clue to what it was, but it sounded big and dangerous. I didn't know what else to do and rather than wander off even deeper into the marsh, I laid down on a log, pulled my Levi jacket up over my head and tried to cover as much of my face as I could. and went to sleep. About 2 o'clock in the morning Gordon Smith, and older cousin who had never married and who lived on the old Raymond Smith place, walked up and shined a flash- light on me. The truth of the matter was that I didn't even hear him coming. It was. amazing to me that he could navi- gate through the marsh after dark and walk up on me and I didn't know he was there until he shined the flashlight on my face. When we got back we counted 150 mosqui- to bites on my hands, but anyway I had shot my first turkey and spent most of the night staring out into a very dark and scary marsh. Uncle Kong called Iris (my mother) about 3 a.m. to assure her I was OK.. Announced by all the trumpets rys: of the sky, arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the fields, seems nowhere to alight: the whited i a m air hides hills and woods, the river and the heaven, And veils the farmhouse at the garden's Is end. The sled and traveller stopped, the courier's feet delayed, all friends shut out, the Ft. Meade housemates sit around the radi- 375-2606 ant fireplace, enclosed In a 0-226-3325 tumultuous privacy of storm. State Certified License #CBC058444 perT84O* P perso ,..i o S Buf break iast Champagne toas t Hirrs' lt oeuFres, Partyj Pavors!e 12-15,22,29c PHOTO BY JIM KELLY John Reed and Brad Cornelius on Dec. 13 presented an update on the proposed Florida International Airport and related development to be located in northwestern Hardee County and southwestern Polk County. Reed, president of Van Fleet Airport Development Group, hopes to break ground on the project by late 2007. Brad Cornelius, vice president of planners, engineers, consultants Wade-Trim of Tampa, said Van Fleet has an option on 20,000 acres of mined phos- phate land 11,000 in Hardee and 9,000 in Polk. Hurdles include the planning process, plan amendment, development of regional impact plan, airport creation process, regional transporta- tion issues, environmental issues, water supply and resource plan, overcoming conservation easements and deed restrictions on three existing DRI plans on the property, and approval of var- ious local, state and federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration. The cargo airport, with a runway of up to 13,500 feet, would include up to five associated villages with 15,000 dwelling units, and related retail and industrial projects. From left are John Reed; Fabio Andrade, general manager of business development for Van Fleet; Brad Cornelius; and Marcus Shackelford, Van Fleet general manager of Wauchula operations. Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor Merry Christmas, Happy New, Year, Happy Hanukkah, Joyeux Noel and Feliz Navidad to everyone this holiday season. It is good to see Gerry Thomas and Al Walker back at CLV after ill- nesses this year., Also it is nice to have Annie Wilkinson and Ted Saunders home after stays in the hospital. Becky Levasseur is recu- perating at her daughter's. DANCES There were 68 at the dance Dec. 17; looks like everyone had a good- time. There are still tickets left for- the New Year's Dance. BINGO The paper special on Dec. 16 was split between Dick Barker, Rosalie Folnsbee and Erland Scribner. There' was no bingo on December 19 due to pictures being taken for the New Directory. SCORES Euchre Dec. 13: Ladies, Ist Cindy Johnson, 53; 2nd Linda Fletcher, 53. Men, 1st Mel Hegge, 51; 2nd Vern Iceman, 47. Lone hands (2 or more), Cindy Johnson" (3); Betty Iceman (2); Millie Copper (2): Shuffling Dec. 13: This was the final day for the first session. The second session will start on January 3. The top shufflers were 1st Dewey Morrison, 12 points; 2nd Nancy Morrison and Bob Bundy, 11 points and third five were tied for third with 10 points. On Thursday, Dec. 12, CLV hosted Wagon Wheel Park. In the morning, CLV ladies won over Wagon Wheel, 12 games to six. In the afternoon, CLV lost to Wagon Wheel men eight games to 10. Cribbage Dec.- 14: 1st Harold Johnson, 714; 2nd Dick Robinson, 710 and 3rd Glen Pruden, 678. Skunks, Bertha MacKnight (3); Claire Shaw (2); Jack Elofson (2); Esther Boddy (2); Maxine Stromme (2); Glen Pruden, Gary Breyer, Carl Stromme. Pinochle Dec. 15: 1st Cindy Johnson, 670; 2nd Fran Robinson, 6.12; 3rd BatbhMolett, 602. Double Pino'chle, :ranRobinson., ' Bridge&,Dec. 12: 1st Millie Cooper, 4950; 2nd Gary Breyer, 4310; 3rd Mert Wolf, 3040, 4th. Charlie McKnight, 2970. Low,. Rudy Lapp, 1270. Bridge Dec. 14: 1st Mary Faust, 3570; 2nd Leo Messier, 3370. Low, Mert Wolf, 1630. COFFEE KLATCH The hosts on Dec. 21 were Betty and Cal Gadsby and Dick Barker., The office donated five bikes for the families we are sponsoring for Christmas. Everyone brought non- v , perishable items for these families. Wauchula State Bank made a sur- prise donation. The U.S. Pledge was led by guest, Doug Gordon, the Canadian Pledge was led by Sylvia Baker and Bob Jones led the Prayer. The 50/50 winners were Don 'and Judy Ahearn, Gene and Joanne Rambacher, Hal and Bertha Wilson 'and Joy and -Dorthea Teagle. Carolyn Gordon announced that Dan Vicari would be the parade marshal for the golf .cart parade Dec. 24. Dan will lead the parade on his motorcycle with Beth Lalonde as his special guest. CHURCH Seventy-five residents attended church service on Dec. 18 in the Rec Hall. The service opened with everyone singing the ,hymn "0 Little Town of Bethlehem." Rev. Winne offered the opportunity for * those who would like to share with everyone the special events of a -"Christmas. that .,I Remember." Several explained their experiences - most that occiired during their' younger years. Some were serious. but many were humorous. The cold was our pride, the snow was our beauty. It fell and fell, lacing day and night together in a milky haze, mak- ing everything quieter as it fell, so that winter seemed to par- take of religion in a way, no other season did, hushed, solemn. -Patricia Hampl Located on the Corer of Highway 64 & Schoolhouse Road, Zolfo Springs 735-8585 Church/ 735-8586 Child Care Center Service Times: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. 12:29c E 0, Koch Constrctin 3504 Office Park Road-P. O. Box 1965 Sebring, FL 33871-Phone:(863) 385-8649 Commercial & Residential Constructionw Let our highly c qualified staff develop your commercial property, Build your dream home, or do your remodeling. ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN ROOFING .Ne ane d repairs ALUMINUM .. . Screen and glass enclosures carports patios siding soffit fascia SEAMLESS GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS "For all of your Aluminum, Steel, and Conventional construction needs" SNew Vision Worship Center (Formerly Known As Christian Heritage) Cha ge Is Good! We Have A New Look New Congregation New Ministries New Name And Most Of All New Vision" "January 1 Blessing Service 10 a.m." 6C The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 urth Repor COUNTY COURT The following marriage licenses were issued recently in the office of the county court: Allen Woodrow Waldron, 39, Wauchula, and Jenna Kae Crawford, 25, Bowling Green. Apolinar Gomez, 29, Zolfo Springs, and Pauline Reyna, 38, Zolfo Springs. Willie James Hall, 31, Ona, and Veronica Latae Johnson, 21, Ona. Jeffrey Blane Lee, 44, Bowling Green, and Mary Lyn Martin, 39, Bowling Green. Junior Michael Archer, 54, Zolfo Springs, and Christine Marie Argo, 53, Wauchula. Michael Louis Makowski, 49, Wauchula, and Jean Ann Howze, 46, Wauchula. Steven Max Maldonado, 27, Lakeland, and Jelena Jocic, 22, Winter Haven. David Gallegos Sotelo, 24, Wauchula, and Jessica Isabel Cortez, 17, Sebring. The following small claims cases were disposed of -recently by the county judge: Wauchula Garden Apartments vs. Jessica Valdez, default judg- ment of possession and tenant removal. Jack Bauknight vs. Sylvia Johnston, default judgment. Advance Stores Co. Inc. vs. Robert L. Mushrush d/b/a Robert's Car Repair, dismissed. Country Manor Associates LTD d/b/a Country Manor Apartments vs. Melinda Cruz et al, judgment of eviction. NRC Receivables Corp. vs. Gwendolyn McClain, order approving stipulated settlement. The following inactive small claims cases were dismissed for lack of progress: American Express Centurion Bank vs. Earl Ray Gill. Sherman Acquisition Limited vs. Charles Bass. Capital One Bank vs. Valmar Blondell. Howard Bolin vs. Weston Vlier. Capital One Bank vs. Denise Miller. Cruz Lata vs. Rovert Guerrero. WauchulaState Bank vs. Russell Jackson. Carol M. Knight vs. James Kelley. W.S. Badcock Corp. Inc. vs. Joseph King. Wauchula State Bank vs. Jose A. Lazo. Camilo Morillo vs. David Robert Masten. Waller Construction Inc. vs. Ida Mae Mosley. Sarasota Doctors Hospital Inc. vs. Scott C. Reid. Capital One Bank vs. Lena A. Seagraves. 0. C. Coker III vs. Howard Rimes. Lorraine Dickson vs. Wanda Stettler. W. S. Badcock Corp. Inc. vs. Robert Garner and Pamela Garner. Gourley Plastering Inc. vs. Indian Lake Homes. Gourley Plastlering Inc. vs. James Harvey. Grimsley Oil Co. Inc. vs. Kimberly Schannell. Grimsley Oil Co. Inc. vs. Mark Roberts. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county court: Joshua James Alderman, disor- derly intoxication, one day in jail with credit for time served (CTS), $315, fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. John Berryan Jr., retail theft, 30 * days CTS, $315 fine and court costs and $60 investigative costs placed on lien. Antonio Cano, petit theft, 30 days in jail, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. Miguel Angel Cardenas, battery, adjudication withheld, probation 12 months, four-hour anger manage- ment class, no contact with victim, no alcohol or being in bars, $667 fine and court costs, $60 investiga- .tive costs, restitution to be set., Andrew, Garcia Cerna, retail theft, adjudication withheld, stay out of store, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. James Clifford Ellis, hunting dove over baited field, adjudication withheld, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs.' Raymond Anthony Ellis, hunting dove over baited field, adjudication withheld, $315 fine and court costs, PUBLIC NOTICE All interested parties within Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, are hereby advised that the Central Florida Regional Planning Council is applying to the Florida Department. of Transportation for a capital grant under Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, asamend- ed, for the purchase of two wheelchair accessible vehicles at an approximate cost of $52,000 per vehicle to replace vehicles currently used for the provision of public transit service's within the three county area. A public hearing has been scheduled on January 11, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at the Polk County Agricultural Center South Auditorium, 1702 U.S. Highway 17 South, Bartow. The pub- lic hearing is for the purpose of advising-all interested par- ties of service being planned for if a grant is awarded, and to ensure that planned services would not represent a duplication of current or proposed services provided by existing transit or. paratransit operators in the area. This hearing will be conducted if and only if a, written request for the hearing is received by January 9, 2006. Request for a hearing must be addressed to Marcia Staszko, Central Florida Regional Planning Council,.555 E. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 534-7130 ext. 103, and a. copy sent to Mr. Wayne Chewning, .Florida Department df Transportation, District One, RO'. Box 1249; Bartow, FL 33830-1249. ,12:29c LEGAL HOLIDAY NOTICE We will be closed MONDAY, January 2, 2006 in observance of NEW YEAR'S DAY Please transact your business with us with that in mind. WAUCHULA STATE BANK Wauchula, Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs tsr 12:29c $50 investigative costs. Scott Clifford Ellis, hunting dove over baited field,' adjudication withheld, complete hunter safety course, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Juan Manuel Gutierrez, affray and resisting arrest without force, adjudication withheld, 12 months probation, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs, 10 hours community service. Roberto Gutierrez, affray and resisting arrest without force, 12 months probation, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Steven Michael Hall, battery, 12 months probation, 12-week anger management class, no contact with victim, $667 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. Nicolas Hernandez, disorderly intoxication, one day in jail CTS, $315 fine and court costs, $40 pub- lic defender fee. Kimberly Lynn Loyelace, hunt- ing dove over baited field, adjudi- cation withheld, complete hunter safety class, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Maryjane Macias, domestic bat- tery, placed in pre-trial diversionary program. Bobby Lee McAbee, disorderly intoxication, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Joey Lee McCumber, criminal mischief, probation six months, stay away from victim, four-hour 'angei management class, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs, restitution to be set. Lyandro Villarreal Jr., battery, adjudication withheld, probation 12 months, four-hour domestic vio- lence class, no weapons or firearms, no contact with victim, $667 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Steven Warder, possession of a deer with antlers less than five inches, adjudication withheld, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investiga- tive costs. David Earl Wiggins, resisting arrest without force, 12 months probation, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. Mitchell Grant Williams, posses- sion of drug paraphernalia, 25 days CTS, $262.50 fine and court costs. Gilberto Inocico Rodriguez, tres- pass/larceny with relation to utili- ties, 15 days CTS and concurrent With other cases, $190 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs and $7.72 restitution placed on lien. Davie Rodriguez, possession of drug paraphernalia, estreated bond. Lonyea Latricia Chapell, domes- tic battery, not prosecuted. Samuel Quantrale Norwood, domestic battery, not prosecuted. Javier DeLaRosa Rojas, domes- tic battery, not prosecuted. Jerry Wayne Purser Jr., violation of probation (original charge domestic battery), probation revoked, three months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. 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. David Chapa, driving while license suspended (DWLS), dis- missed. John Emery Stevens, DWLS, 10 days in jail-suspended, $330 fine and court costs. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Ivan Ray Eures vs. Nicole Renee Smith, petition for injunction for protection. Audrea L. Mariner and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Fatema Renee Mariner, petition for child support. Caroline M. Saunders as trustee vs. Greenwich Industries Inc. and Jerry Velazquez, damagaes. Eric Lee Mikel and Joyce Cathleen Connie Mikel, divorce. Marie Helaine Sejour and DOR vs. Josselin Sejour, interstate peti- tion to enforce child support order. Morgan Chase Bank vs. Dean A. Powell, Donna D. Powell et al, petition to foreclose mortgage. Summer Loraine Robinson vs. Victor Tapia and Jose DeJesus Tapia, damages. Valentine Richard Patarini Jr. and Susie Patarini, divorce. Vernold. Newman vs. Florida Parole Commission, petition to review inmate situation. Bank of America vs. Lola Lopez, petition to foreclose mortgage. Gladys Annette Gaines vs. Arthur Lavaughn Albritton Jr. and Alicia Cha Albritton, damages. Kathy Lee vs. Michael Graham, petition for injunction for protec- tion. Donna Galvez o/b/o minor child vs. Ruibelci Galvez-Ortega, peti- tion for injunction for protection. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Anastacio Macias vs. Maryjane Macias, injunction for protection. Bonnie James Martinez vs. Clarence McDonald 'Jr., dismissal of injunction for protection:. Dione Graham 'and DOR vs. Jamie Kimbrough, dismissal of petition for child support. Michelle Crawley vs. Maria McGurlk, injunction for protection. Mary Kilpatric vs.. Donna Day, child support order suspended. GladNs Merchant vs. Marvin Williams, terminate child support. Felicitas S. Sanchez diiIfDOR vs. Domingo Arroyet volunt dis- missal. Eloina Bentacourt vs. Adalberto Sotello, dismissal of injunction for protection. Laura Ann Colbert vs. Corey Lynn Colbert, dismissal of injunc- tion for protection. Sherri Leanne Olson and DOR vs. Terry L. Franko, voluntary dis- missal. Cynthia Aguilar vs. Jesse Alvarado, order on child support arrearages. LaSalle Bank National Association vs. Brian A. Samuels ( Franklie's A REDKEN Hair Salon Haircuts Highlights Perms 773-5665 116 Carlton St., Wauchula Hours: Tues. Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 ^ *-**^^. s~aa ii^ s^K.1^'-'-^ 12: Legal Holiday Notice We will be closed Monday, January 2, 2006 in observance of New Year's Day Please transact your business with us with that in mind. FIRST NATIONAL BANK SOF WAUCHULA 12:29c and Melissa Samuels et al, volun- tary dismissal. Rosa Chagolla and Samuel Chagolla, divorce. Amanda Driggers vs. Clemente Garcia, child support terminated and arrearages set. Lori McVey Reese vs. Ronald McVey, child support terminated and arrearages set. Linda K. Nellis vs. David C. Newcombe, child support terminat- ed and arrearages set. Chase Manhattan Bank USA vs. Donnie R. Selph et al, mortgage foreclosure order vacated and fore- closure sale canceled. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Tammy Jean Anderson, posses- sion of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with fil- ing of misdemeanor charges. Larry Brown, violation of proba- tion (original charge selling or pos- session of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a church or school), probation revoked, one year one day Florida State Prison CTS, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Dawn Carter, violation of proba- tion (original charge possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell), probation revoked, two years drug offender community con- trol-house arrest, license suspend- ed two years, same over terms and conditions and fines and court costs. Gerardo DeLaCruz, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, transferred to drug pretrial intervention program. Johnnie Garcia, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug parapher- nalia and felony driving while license suspended, adjudication withheld, probation 18 months, evaluation and treatment, random drug tests, warrantless search and seizure, no drugs or alcohol or being around people who do, cur- few, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $190 public defender fees, 75 hours community service. Becky Lynn Hyder, violation of .probation (original charge petit theft), probation terminated, out- standing fiftes and fees placed on lien. Michelle Denise Marrero, viola- tion of probation (original charge grand theft), modify probation to include 364 days in jail, CTS and concurrent with any other active sentence. Rick Rambo McCumber, posses- sion of drug paraphernalia, con- tributing alcohol to a person under .21 and possession of alcohol by a person under 21, transferred to county court with filing of misde- meanor charges; possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and tampering with physical evidence, not prosecuted. Martin Morales, violation of pro- bation (original charge possession of methamphetamine), probation revoked, two years community control-house arrest .with same other terms and conditions. Robert Waylon Murph'y,. viola- tion of probation (original charges felony driving while license sus- pended, petit theft and grand theft), violation affidavit withdrawn, resume probation. Tonya Cruz Owens, violation of probation (original charges grand theft auto and failure to redeliver leased equipment), probation rein- stated with same conditions. Simon Ramos, burglary of a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon, 44 months 18 days Florida State Prison, concur- rent with Highlands County sen- tence, $100.fine, $395 court costs and $115 public defender fees placed on lien; grand theft auto and fleeing to attempt to elude a police officer, not prosecuted; failure to pay a fine, outstanding amount placed on lien. Merced Rodriguez III, assault on a law, enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence, disor- derly conduct and criminal mis- chief, transferred to county court with filing of misdemeanor charges. Dania Michelle Smith, violation:: . of probation (original charges pos-.-, session of marijuana, introduction. of contraband into a jail and tam-. pering with physical evidence), probation reinstated with same con- ditions. Malcolm Denard Timmons, pos- session of cocaine, felony driving while license suspended, posses- sion of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, 18 months drug offender probation, license sus- pended two years, curfew, warrant- less search and seizure, evaluation and treatment, random "drug screens, no drugs or alcohol or-: being around those who do, $100 fine, $395 court costs, $215 public defender fees. Norman Veicht, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were. filed recently in the office of the. clerk of court: Jose and Cipriana V. Castillo- Rojas to Alfredo Martinez Cortez and Herlinda Candelario Cartiel.,.. $30,000. Darlene Reilly to William E. Fortner, $50,000. Heartland Properties LLC to Woseline Jean, $50,000. Heartland Properties LLC to "' Courtney B. Case, $25,000. Robert Lee and Michelle L. Wright to Alfredo and Antonia M. Carrillo, $45,000. Octaviano R. Jr. and Oralia D..; Flores to Virginia L. Faulkner and,-; ' Andrew D. Hrabal, $78,000. , Charlotte A. Graese to- Bobby:'' and Brand VanSickle. $120.000.'" Ro2 C. McGonigal Jr. a-nd' Patricia Reed McGonigan to Clifton and Jean Van Treese,'.: $26,000. Avelino and Balbina Miranda to'. Nicolas and Leticia Miranda, $65,000. 1301 Holdings LLC to Jones Cattle and Citrus LLC (two proper- ties), $1,841,100. Bill Staton to Juan Guerrero and Magali Almanza, $68,000. Waters Brothers Citrus Inc. to Tracy D. Cecil arid Leslie J. Raye Sr., $65,000. Jerry J. and Vickie B. Conerly to Mary E. Rosales, $85,000. Heartland Properties LLC to Cliye and Yvonne Francis, $25,000. Michael Joseph Hall to Gerald J. McLean as trustee, $195,000. Terry Ray and Sheila Kay Todd to Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC, $53,000. Heartland Properties LLC to , VNL Investments Properties LLC, ! $25,000. Heartland Properties to' Renandc:,i and Zenobia Jean, $47,500. ' Robert L. Williams to Rigoberto and Marcela Montanez, $37,000. ; i: VHest OA9v 1 9(manv W' *^408 e'as4,'ain twed, 9 CaucAwta Lessons, Instruments, Accessories Kindermusic, & Piano Tuning Piano, Violin, Guitar, all Band Instruments (863) POP TUNE 9:29tfc. I Colon & LpePA AGGAESIVE REPRESENTATION I I December 29, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C Policeman Becomes Mentor y BRETT JARNAGIN "or The Hbrald-Advocate Local resident Roger Clark is a retired law enforcement officer, but retirement didn't stop him from being shipped overseas to Iraq this past spring. Clark was not being sent as a sol- dier, but rather an instructor at the Baghdad Police College. He was to stay at Camp Shield, a forward operation base set up by the mili- tary. This FOB housed around 180 police advisors and a variety of !vehicles. I Here, 4,000 students wduld study a wide variety of subjects, includ- ing terrorism response, English, ;basic math, hostage negotiation, and firearms and restraining tactics from the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program. The unit is part of the Department of Justice, and has 57 separate programs across the world. Clark personally taught courses in: democratic policing, which teaches the police officers that they are to protect and serve the people, not a regime; criminal statistics, a :Mhss that gives officers an idea on '- .. to manage their manpower and resources; supervision, a course on using the manpower and resources; and crime scene management, which stresses the importance to the do's and don't of crime scenes and how to investigate them. "These cadets had a broad spec- trum of personalities, but most were excited and grateful to have Two, Iraqi women carry their children, wearing their formal women's dress. American advisors there so that they could develop better policing skills," says Clark. At the Baghdad Police College there is also an Officer Candidate School, which is a pilot program that lasts six weeks and offers degrees and the rank of lieutenant to any Iraqi police officer with a' minimum of 10 years of experi- ence. As the OCS was founded, Clark moved there to become ,deputy coordinator, This position gave him the responsibility of managing a team of American instructors as well as evaluating the Iraqis. Since the American forces will not be staying in Iraq forever, these evaluations are crucial. Within a few years, the college will be run completely by Iraqis without any help from the Americans . "It was a privilege to go over- seas, but there is no mistake that it is a war zone," says Clark. "Mortars and rockets came in all the time during the daily skirmish- es," he adds. While staying Iraq, Clark was not able. to go very far, .as travel' is restricted in the country, but he was allowed ,to visit the Green Zone. This zone is an international .zone that houses the U.S. Embassy, mili- tary headquarters and Iraqi govern- ment buildings and is the current 'home to Saddam Husseinwhile he is incarcerated and awaiting trial. "You could tell that Baghdad was once a beautiful town, but in the last 12 or so years it has. just become dilapidated. Like it has .decayed," Clark says. The Baghdad Police College is located in a town called Sadr City. It was once named after Saddam Hussein before it was taken by Coalition forces. Luckily for Clark, the language barrier was not much of a problem. Coalition forces provided the in- structors with translators fluent in both English and Arabic. For a good number of people, however, this was not even neces- sary, Clark notes. In Iraq, primary (elementary) schools were required to teach English, so many of the students already could communi- cate with their instructors. The college is also close to two very important Iraqi landmarks, the Baghdad Hotel and the Ministry of Interior, which is comparable to the U.S. Department of Justice. Clark recalls the attack on the Baghdad Hotel when, on Oct. 24, suicide bombers killed 20 people. "I felt the ground shake, then I got up and went outside and saw the plume of smoke coming from the hotel," he says. Only a few weeks after returning home before Thanksgiving, the col- lege was attacked by two suicide bombers who killed 40 people. The Ministry of the Interior is also a prime target for terrorists. It was not just the constant fight- ing that made an impression on Clark. He says that half of the peo- ple, are unemployed, so the United States is encouraging building pro- grams to create jobs. In Sadr City alone, they have constructed the police college and a primary school using local residents as builders. "Everyone, Shiite and Sunnis .alike, wants a better today and future for theit children. We can't just wave a magic wand and fix it. It will be the Iraqis fixing it for themselves," says Clark in re- sponse, to the slow but sure changes 'to the country. Hussien Saddam and Clark stand together at the construction site of the Baghdad Police College. "There are virtually no personal differences between the Shiite and Sunnis, as it is not uncommon for them to intermarry," Clark says. It is only on the high up political bat- tlefields that they are enemies, he adds. According to Clark, the Iraqi people that he met were generally inquisitive about the U.S. "They want to know everything about our country. The first two questions they always asked: 'Where is Hollywood?' and 'Where is Washington, D.C.?'" "While Saddam was in power, Western movies and, the internet were all banned in Iraq, and now that he is gone, the people are final- ly getting to see them and learn about America. The biggest mis- conception that they have is that Hollywood movies are a reflection of real life," Clark laughs, "A soci- ety where every woman it beautiful and every man is a rich executive." There are, of course, some that do not trust America, but for the majority the people that Clark met were generally glad that the U.S. was there. "I have great impressions of everyone that I was in contact with. They were all eager to adopt democracy and were grateful for what we are doing," Clark says. "My whole perspective on this young generation has changed, since meeting those 22- to 25-year- old soldiers. They are some of the best people I have met in my life," he says. 0 ;. Ow 11,i ra - Here lies the wreckage of an American Humvee that is now a flame-gutted shell. .. .. .... H 1 ~f 1 01.. ,N~im, _ RIM rL COURTESY PHOTOS The impressive architecture of the so called "Assassin's Gate" in Baghdad, the entrance was car bombed on Jan. 18, 2004 killing 25 people. I view of Camp Shield with its Humvees and cargo trucks. The Ministry of Interior can be seen 6 the left in the background. Roger Clark proudly kneels with his first class of cadets. -~:b! " 8C The Herald-Advocate, December 29, 2005 Stump The Swami By John Szeligo Well, Football Fans, it is crunch time in college football. This is what we have waited for all season. The last 19 bowl games. They will pit the heavyweights against each other this holiday season. The Rose Bowl will be the "Granddaddy" of them all this year inwreality. Texas and Southern Cal square off for the National Championship. These two have emerged as the heavyweights of 2005. The Fiesta Bowl will draw national attention as Notre Dame will face Ohio State. The Buckeyes will show the nation that the Irish have not climbed back to the national stage. The Sugar Bowl will pit Three-Peat Big East Champion West Virginia !against SEC Champ Georgia. The Mountaineers are hungry.and will make a national statement in Atlanta. The Orange Bowl will see Joe Paterno crush Bobby Bowden in the Geratol Classic. The Gators will avenge a loss to Iowa in their last Outback Bowl meet- irig two years ago. Urban Meyer has cleaned house in recruiting in 2005. A bowl win will be icing on the cake for the Gainresville faithful. Louisville will be missing its QB Brian Brohm in the Gator Bowl. Still, the Cardinals should beat Virginia Tech. Wisconsin and Auburn will feature an SEC/Big 10 matchup in Orlando's Capital One Bowl. The Tigers should put some holes in the cheese in this one. Now let's look at:this weeks Bill 0' Fare: 1. MPC Computers Bowl in Boise, Idaho Boston College (8-3) takes on, homestanding Boise State (9-2) on the blue turf. BC joined the ACC this year and promptly saw attendance fall an average of 5,500 this season. Now, instead of a Big East Bowl in Jacksonville or Phoenix, the Eagles are in chilly Boise. Oh, by the way the ACC Brass are not happy with the two rows of tickets purchased by BC fans for this one either. Serves them right, they wanted the "Boston Market" and as predicted, BC fans could not fill a restaurant with such name, much less a bowl game., Boise State and its offense will show its power over the dying program from the ACC. Boise State 38 BC 17. 2. Alamo Bowl in San Antonio will pit Michigan (7-4) against Nebraska 7-4. Michigan appears to have the edge in all categories in this one. Its four losses were all close games with two of them to Fiesta Bowl- bound Notre Dame and Ohio State. Nebraska has seen QB Zac Taylor pass for over 600 yards in his last two games..Still, it is hard to take a team :seri- ous that beat Pitt 7-6. Look for Michigan to roll in this one. Michigan 35" Nebraska 20. 3. Emerald Bowl in San Francisco, Despite the Nutty "sponsor in-this game, Georgia Tech (7-4) and Utah (6-5) offers an interesting matchup. The Jackets did manage to beat Miami and Auburn this season. Utah on the other hand, playing with Urban Meyer's leftovers, has no quality wins. Plus the Utes lost 31-17 to North Carolina, who lost to Louisville 69-14. This game could get ugly. Georgia Tech 31 Utah 10. 4. Holiday Bowl in San Diego' Oregon is 10-1 and feels slighted not being in a BCS Bol,. Will that affect its play against Oklahoma (7-4)? The Ducks have the edge in every category. An 11-1 finish would look good for this Pac-10 power. The Sooners have played well late but should fall to . Oregon. Oregon 31 Oklahoma 21. 5. Independence Bowl- South Carolina (7-4) takes on Missouri (6-5) in Shreveport, La. SEC versus the Big 12 or more importantly, Spurrier's first bowl appearance as a Gamecock. Brad Smith is a mobile QB that USC may not have seen before. However, Spurrier will have a few tricks to counter with. South Carolina 27 Missouri 24 6. Music City Bowl Minnesota (7-4) takes on Virginia (6-5) in Nashville. The Gophers offense is ground oriented but still passed for over 219 yards per game. This should be a high-scoring affair because UVA can score. Minnesota gives up over 400 \ards per game too. Minnesota 43 Virginia 31. 7. Peach Bowl in Atlanta, or Chic-Fil-A is it now? LSU (10-2) squares off with Miami 9-2. SEC versus the ACC. Statisically,. these teams are so close in every category it seems like a mirror image. It could come down to the play of the QB. In this game. the SEC gets the edge LSU 21 Miami 17. 8. Sun Bowl in El Paso Northwestern (7-4) versus UCLA (9-2). This game is,%worth watching just for the QB play. Two of the best stNare, off while leading two of the most prolific offenses in the nanon. Of course, they have two of the worst defenses also. Look for a high scoring but enter- taining game. UCLA 44 Northwestern 38. 9. Houston Bowl--- TCU (10-1) against Iowa State (7-4). TCU is close to home in this one. ISU started strong then folded. They have the motiva- tion to end on a high note. Both of these teams have a great turnover ratio, so don't look for too many mistakes in this game. TCU has the edge in spe- cial teams but a gut feeling picks the Cyclones. Iowa State 31 TCU 28. 10. Liberty Bowl in Memphis Fresno State (8-4) versus CUSA Champ Tulsa (8-4). Fresno almost upset USC then folded. Tulsa came on strong to win CUSA. Look for a high 'scoring affair here too. Tulsa 45 Fresno State 43. 11. Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte USF (6-5) versus North Carolina State (6-5). Big East squares off against the hated ACC. The Bulls will be playing in their first ever bowl game. Andre Hall led the Big East in rushing. He should run through the Pack's defense. USF wants to make a statement in its first year in a BCS conference. The Pack, will be stamped- ed by the Bulls' intensity. USF 24 NCSU 17. 12. Capital One Bowl in Orlando What's in your wallet? A ticket to this game would be nice. Wisconsin (9-3) will see Barry Alvarez coach his last game before assuming duties as the Athletic Director at the school. Auburn (9-2), is still powerful despite the losses to the NFL last year. If you had one game in Florida you just wanted to see a good matchup, this would be it. SEC versus Big 10. Auburn 30 Wisconsin 27. 13. Cotton Bowl Texas Tech (9-2) against Alabama (9-2). Oh my, offense versus defense! .Can the Tide defense contain the high scoring Red Raiders offense? Yes, enough so to pull out a victory. Alabama 28 Texas Tech 24. 14. Gator Bowl Louisville (9-2) takes on (9-3) Virginia Tech: If Brian Brohm were playing, this game would be a blowout. Unfortunately, he is out. Can Hunter Cantwell play well enough to defeat the Chokies, er I mean Hokies. Michael Bush will hopefully take up the slack and have a great game running the ball. Elvis Dumervil is the best defensive player on the field in this one. Hopefully, he won't leave the building without a win. Louisville 33 VPI 27. 15. Outback Bowl in Tampa No rules, just win Gators!!'! Iowa (7-4) comes to Tampa to face Florida (8-3). The Gators know what finishing the season with a win means. They failed to win this game two years ago. Not this time. Tampa is like a home game, the Gator Nation will be there in force and the Gator Chomp will make a statement. Florida 34 Iowa 24. 16. Fiesta Bowl Notre Dame (9-2) versus Ohio State (9-2). Ohio State has the defense to stop Notre Dame's spread offense. Brady Quinn has been very solid but has not faced a defense as good as the Buckeyes. The Ohio State offense should also score on the Irish defense. Ohio State 31 Notre Dame 17. 17. Orange Bowl Penn State (10-1) behind Joe Paterno with 20 bowl wins takes on FSU (8-4) and Bowden's 19 bowl wins. Of course, one could ask how a four-loss team gets a BCS game? Maybe there should be a reveiw and an ACC rule about inclusion in the BCS system? Wins over Duke, Weak Forest and the others, bring yawns even with.10 or 11 wins. Penn State should have a field day on defense with the offensive line of FSU. Tambi Hali will spend more time in the FSU backfield than Weatherford. FSU has a decent defense but those arguing "we shut down Marcus Vick" will only get laughs here. Michael Robinson is a real QB not an average QB with a better kno" n name Penn State 38 FSLi 13 18. Sugar Bowl Big East Three Time Champion West Virginia (10- 1) takes on the Dawgs from Georgia (10-2), the SEC Champions. West Virginia ranked fi fth in rushing offense in the nation. It is no wonder the run game is so- strong. Every Mountaineer lineman was selected to a national All-American Team. QB Pat White :and running back Steve Slaton were selected to the CFN Freshman All-American Teahi. The defense ranks num- ber eight overall in the nation as well. Although WVU is young, 70 of the 85 players are freshman or sophs. they are focused and talented. Georgia Will play its third straight game in Atlanta.an odditN created by Hurricane Katrina that moved the Sugar Bov. I Georgia k% ill counter %with QB D.J. Shockle), a great stor\ of patience and class himself. The Dawgs slipped when he was out injured but in the SEC Championship Game against LSU. they hit on all cylinders. This game could be the best of them all. West Virginia 31 Georgia 27. 19. Rose Bowl "The Granddaddy of them ALL" surely has center stage this season. Texas (12-0) against Southern Cal (12-0). Number ONE versus number TWO!!,Bush, Lineart. Young etc.... WOW, what a matchup. USC has had many 300 yard passing games and 300-yard rushing games. Can the Texas secondary stop USC? Bush averages nine yards a carry! Can anyone stop him"' Vince Young is no slouch either. Texas average 50.8 points a game-FIRST'in the nation. USC averaged 50.0 for SECOND!, Turnovers could be the key. USC is a plus 22 on the season %while Texas is only plus 6. On Jan. 4, not only the "EYES of Texas" will be upon this game but the eyes of every college football fan. This one should live up to the hype. Southern Cal 45 Texas 41. COURTESY PHOTO Bill LeBright and Claude Longueil work together calling bingo games. The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls AROUND THE PARK and Eernie Katsur won the 50/50. Everyone is bustling about, get- Four lucky folks won merchant ting ready for Christmas. They are coupons. On Wednesday five shopping, baking, wrapping and played Pokeno with ino big winners. exchanging cards. The decorations The Phase 10 players went shop- all over the park are really beauti- ping. ful. It's so much fun shopping in groups. A car full of us went on JAM SESSION Monday and the fun part was eating Sixty-four listeners enjoyed 14 out. Four of us went to the mall on musicians. Everyone seemed to Wednesday and got to eat out again, have had fun even though the More people are joining our morn- weather wasn't very cooperative. ing walks and that's really nice. Of Donna Tucker, Bill Crawford, Bob course, I think of shopping as exer- Leneau and Forest Groom split the cise too! 50/50. Five lucky folks won mer- chant coupons including Audrey BINGO AND CARDS Semler, Monica Jorgensen, Allen Thursday 12/15 we had 20 bingo Law and Wayne Peevy. players., Joni Branham and Charlotte Longueuil split the jar ahd the Jackpot. Lucy won the The flowers of late winter and 50/50 and Dale Bohnett was the big early spring occupy places in bingo winner. Tuesday the 20th saw our hearts well out of propor- 18 players and Pat Bohnett won the tion to their size. Jackpot. Lucy was the big winner -Gertrude S. 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