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Thursday, April 27, 2006

Wauchula Elementary Beats State Scores

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Fourth graders at Wauchula
Elementary School hammered their
counterparts statewide in the writ-
ing portion of the Florida Compre-
hensive Assessment Test.
Gov. Jeb Bush and Education
Commissioner John Winn released
the exam results late last week.
The writing test was administered
1to fourth, eighth and 10th graders in
|school districts throughout the
!state.

Capital

SFelony

Alleged
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A man already facing a life
felony in the alleged molestation of
-a 9-year-old boy now stands
accused of a capital-felony crime
with the recent discovery of a sec-
ond apparent victim, a 5-year-dld
girl.
The 48-year-old Wauchula man
whose name is being withheld
by The Herald-Advocate to protect
the identities of his alleged victims
was. first arrested on March 13
on the charge of lewd molestation
of a child under 12.
He has remained in the Hardee
County Jail since that date, as he is
being held without bond pending
trial in that case.
And on Thursday of last week,
seven more felony counts were lev-
eled against him, one of them a
capital crime.
He now is also accused of sexual
battery of a child under 12, two
counts lewd molestation of a child
under 12, two counts lewd battery
of a child under 12 and two counts
obscenity to minors.
While sexual battery of a young
child is a capital crime, the
Supreme Court has ruled out impo-
sition of the death penalty for sexu-
al offenses. If convicted of these
crimes, the man faces multiple life
sentences in prison.
Maj. Claude Harris Jr., spokes-
man for the Hardee County
Sheriff's Office, said the second
case stems from the verbal and
physical descriptions the 5-year-old
gave Manatee County authorities.
He explained that the girl, who
lives in neighboring Manatee
County, knew the suspect as her
grandfather, and often was left in
his care while her mother, who was
ipregnanrt, rested.
See FELONY 2A

2006 FCAT Writing+ Results Are In

It introduced what. is now called
Writing+ or writing plus -
meaning that in addition to the
essay exam administered in years
past, students this year also. took a
multiple-choice test.
That section of the FCAT is

BOBBING FOR...?

designed to measure a student's
knowledge of four writing .skills:
focus, organization, support and
conventions.
Though results from that part of
the FCAT will not factor into a
school's grade this year, Wauchula

Elementary stood out in its
achievement.
While fourth graders statewide
scored a 3.9 in the traditional FCAT
writing test and a 296 in Writing+,
local youngsters topped them with
a 4.0 and a 306.

Hardee's average, however, fell
below the state's, with a 3.7 and a
277 for the local elementary
schools.
At the eighth-grade level, Hardee
failed to meet the statewide mark,
scoring a 3.6 and a 261 compared

to the state's 4.0 and 295.
Local 10th graders came a bit
closer to their statewide peers, scor-
ing a 3.6 and a 271 against the state
average of 3.9 and 295.
A 3.5 is considered the standard
for the traditional FCAT writing
portion. Writing+ is scored on a
scale of from 100 to 500. Since this
is the first time the new test has
been administered, a standard has
not yet been set.
"We were pleased the state
See FCAT 2A

County OKs 6

Developments

Hotel & Restaurant Coming

COURTESY PHOTO
In a new twist on an old game, freshman Calvin Brutus of Wauchula tries to down the doughnuts
dangled in front of him by teammate Chad Colestock during annual Community College Week
festivities at South Florida Community College in Avon Park. The pair were part of the Big Gunz
team in the friendly competitions, a team made up of Panther baseball players. Brutus was a star
pitcher and record-breaking swimmer for the Hardee Wildcats last year.

Ignore The Court? Go To Jail!

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A witness who failed to show up to testi-
fy at a trial last month, forcing its postpone-
ment, will surely be there for the new court
date.
The judge put him in jail until then.
Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyel ordered
Catarino Dario Borjas, 21, of Bowling
Green, arrested for contempt of court after
he repeatedly ignored subpoenas in the case
of the State vs. Jamie Lewis Roberts.
Borjas was taken into custody on March
22. Roberts' new trial date is May 8.
But in a recent hearing in Hardee Circuit
Court, Roberts' attorney appealed for
Borjas' release from the county jail. As
Borjas stood before Doyel in jailhouse blues,
handcuffs and leg shackles, Jackson Flyte
recapped the events for the judge.
"Mr. Borjas was arrested because he
never appeared for depositions," the defense
lawyer told the judge. "The state and I
deposed him at the county jail. I don't know

if there is a need to detain him any further."
Assistant State Attorney Gary R. Ellis,
however, quickly challenged Flyte's version
of the events. And, in fact, he even chal-
lenged the appropriateness of Flyte relaying
them.
Ellis began by saying he did not know
Flyte was Borjas' attorney as well as
Roberts'. He said he had received no notice
of any attorney appearing on behalf of
Borjas.
Then, Ellis turned his attention to the rea-
sons Borjas found himself in such a predica-
ment.
"He did not show up for depositions.
Twice," Ellis stressed. "He did not show up
for the trial date. When he was located by
law enforcement, he was apprehended trying
to go out a window to avoid law enforce-
ment!
"My contention," the prosecutor contin-
ued, "is that if he is released, he will not
show up for court again, based on the way he
See COURT 2A

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Long-range plans approved and
coming up will make even more
changes to the population of
Hardee County.
A half dozen requests which
came before the County
Commission /Zoning Board last
week were approved after a mini-
mum of discussion and no public
comments.
Of particular interest could' be
the rezoning of Agriculture-1 to
Commercial-2 of 33 acres on the
east side of Old Dixie Highway on
the west side of U. S. 17 North just
past the "old citrus store," where a
hotel, restaurant and closed-in stor-
age facility will be built. An adjoin-
ing 10 acres is already zone C-2
and is part of the county's
Enterprise Zone.
Buffering or landscaping will be
needed to separate the property
from nearby single-family resi-
dences and a church at the old store
site. The hotel and restaurant would
be connected to the county's
Wauchula Hills sewer/water lines.
Rezoning for one interesting pro-
ject was withdrawn. Instead, the
Stine Family Partnership in con-
junction with the Joseph K. Lopez
Family Partnership and Edward
Schontag Jr. will ask the city of
Wauchula to annex its 75.71 acres
and zone it. multiple-family resi-
dential.

GOING FOR GOLD

They plan to put about eight
units per acre of townhomes and
four single-family residences per
acre along with a clubhouse, pool
and recreation area on the acreage
at Louisiana Street west of Terrell
Road.
Project consultant Don Chancey
represented Noey Flores, Steven
M. Carpenter, Junior M. Archer and
Juan Delatorre in the request to
rezone 51.45 acres off Old
Bradenton Road near Lost Acres
from Farm Residential to Multiple
Family Residential (R-3). They
plan to develop up to 12 units per
acre of one- and two-story town-
homes and condos, eventually
including 457 units of one to three-
bedroom split level units.
"Only about 40 acres are useable.
About 12 acres will be in wetland
conservation," said Chancey. The
development will have one non-
gated entrance and an eight-foot
privacy fence.
Less than one mile from the
Hardee Junior High/Hilltop
Elementary School under construc-
tion, the project will include interi-
or sidewalks and sidewalls about
seven-tenths of a mile on Old
Bradenton Road from the north
comer curve to the south comer. It
will connect up Gebhardt Road to
the county's wastewater/water
plant.
The county's completion of side-
See DEVELOPMENT 2A

PHOTO BY DIANE BEATTY
This Hardee High sophomore duo heads to the state track meet
on Saturday in Jacksonville. Postenea Loulsjeune (left) and
Andrea Parkinson were the only two of 20 Hardee athletes who
survived the Region 3 meet. The Hardee boys team won the dis-
trict title but was unable to advance out of regionals, where
competition was stiff among the 26 schools represented.
Parkinson goes to state in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles and
the triple jump. Louis/eune beat her In the triple jump, setting a
new school record. For more, see story ID.

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2A The Herald-Advocate, April 27, 2006
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.Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
JAMES R. KELLY
Publisher/Editor
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Kelly's Column
By Jim

March Madness in 2006 for Florida Gator fans was great as UF won t
the national title in NCAA men's basketball.
March Madness also ushered in spring gobbler season for most of our r
family. The season lasted six weeks, and some of us took full advantage.
2006 was our most successful season ever.
Michael and Jonathan got their limit of two. Jeremy, David and I got
one each. Not everybody is a fan of turkey hunting, but that's okay.
My father introduced me to the sport as a young boy at Fisheating
Creek and Brushy Creek. It puts you out in the woods in the springtime to
enjoy nature, and that's not a bad thing.
I love to see trees, oaks, palmettos, cabbage palms, flags,, myrtle
bushes, huckleberry bushes, bush acorns, gallberry plants, etc.
I like to see various wildlife such as cardinals, mockingbirds, herons,
buzzards, woodpeckers, sandhill cranes, armadillos, wild hogs, deer,, wrens,
wood storks, Everglades kites, egrets, ducks, raccoons and other flora and
fauna. I especially like to hear the calls of the whippoorwill at night and
cardinals at daybreak.
Food often tastes better in the outdoors.
The state has many public hunting areas. Some state areas offer prime
hunting with special opportunity hunts. The Avon Park Air Force Range
offers some.pretty goqd hunting. Some landowners offer permission ahu.nt
to people they like and trust.
I hope someday a local phosphate company like Mosaic will team up
with the state to allow public duck hunting in or near Hardee County.
Wild game is a good and healthy food. Hunting for wild game and fish-
ing are good, healthy endeavors. Children can learn a lot about the outdoors
through hunting and fishing.
Planting vegetables and flowers is another good past-time for children
to learn. Planting trees is good. Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy
foods and help build up the immune system, along with proper exercise and
Rest. I believe good meat is essential to good health.

Hardee County continues to need a good rain or two as of late Tuesday
afternoon.

Valencia oranges are being harvested locally. Thank goodness for
orange juice, one of the most nutritious juices out there. Grape juice is
another one.

Hardee County has 8 to 10 watermelon growers. Most local growers
like to have their melons ripe by Memorial Day Weekend which 'will be
May 27-29 in 2006.

The baseball season is well underway. It is interesting to see how Barry ,
Bonds will do as he tries to surpass Babe Ruth for second place in career
home runs behind Hank Aaron. I hope Aaron's record will stand.

Grief Support.
Group Formed
A six-week adult grief support
group starts on May 1 to help
bereaved families and loved
ones cope with their pain and
sense of loss.
The free group meets-Monday
from 2 to 4 p.m. at the High-
lands Regional Medical Center.'
Anyone. may participate. For
more information, or to schedule
the class, contact Thelma Ralat
of Good Shepherd Hospice at 1 -
800-464-3994.

Free Shots For
..Children Now
In observance of-April 22-29
as National Infant Immunization
Week, parents and other care-
givers are reminded of the
importance of timely infant
immunizations. More than 80
percent of vaccinations are
completed by age two.
Central Florida Health Care
offers free immunizations to
children 18 years of age and
under at its center at 204 E.
Palmetto St.,' Wauchula. For
more information, call 773-2111.

The greatest mistake is trying
to be more agreeable than yoi
can be .

-Walter Bagehot to bed.

Volunteers To
Help Elderly
Volunteers,to provide counsel-
ing and assistance to elders and
their caregivers about Medicare,
Medicaid, Medicare plan choic-
es, long-term care and prescrip-
tion discount drug programs are
needed in the Hardee and other'
area counties.
Helpers in the SHINE program
of the Florida Department of
"Elder Affairs and West 'Central
Florida Area Agency on Aging
steer people in making their
decisions about health insur-
ance and health care. Anyone
wanting to be a helper, can call
the elder helpline at 1-800-336-
2226.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, media
center, Hardee Junior High
School, 200 S. Florida Avenue,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY. MAY 4
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
Dawn: When men of reason go

PHOTO BY RALPH HAR
Hardee County Fire-Rescue took the first step in its plan to place automatic electronic defib
tors, called AEDs, in public locations. Funded by a state grant, the first dozen will be place
every county school and School Board offices. In above photo, Fire Chief Michael Choate (
ter) presents one to Assistant School Superintendent Rocky Kitchens (left) and Sc
Superintendent Dennis Jones. All school leaders have been trained in the devices to improve
response for anyone suffering cardiac arrest (heart failure) and increase their chances for
vival.

COURT
Continued From IA

has treated this court in the past. The judge then delivered his final de(
"Then," Ellis went on, "Mr. Flyte will "Yo're going to sit in jail until you ap
want another continuance to locate him yet at that trial."
again!" Borjas was taken back to the Ha
Ellis ended by telling Judge Doyel, "The County Jail.
state would want to get, a release from Mr. Roberts' jury trial date remains at M;
Flyte saying he will proceed without Mr. He will be tried on charges of traffickir
.Borjas if Mr. Borjas.- doesrit-show ..foztl methamphI trniine,. conpiracy,,tp raffi
trial. That's the only thing the state would be controlled substance, tampering with pi1
comfortable with." .- cal evidence, possessioh of less thai
"I won't agree with that," Flyte respond- grams of marijuana and possession of
ed. "Mr. Borjas says he will appear. paraphernalia. .
Anybody who's missed two subpoenas and Borjas will be a defense witness.
got arrested and spent a couple weeks in jail In the meantime, top jail administ
just for not giving a statement will not want .Capt. Jimmy Harrison pointed out,
to repeat that." someone sent to the jail for being iin
Borjas then made. his own :plea to the, tenmpt of court is treated precisely the s
judge, saying he misunderstood the impor- 'as those arrested and under suspicion for
tance of the subpoenas and failed to "take variety of crimes.
them seriously." He.. concluded, 4'I wills ,ot "You go through the same process,
risk my freedom again." explained. "You get patted down, you
Then it was Doyel's turn. fingerprinted, you get your picture ta
"The state asked me to issue,,an order to you get to give us your shoes and your
show cause when y6u did not appear for sonal items, you get to go into a little r
depositions; the judge began, recounting and take a shower, you get to have us
the events. When Borjas appeared. before your clothes and you get to have us give
Doyei that time to explain'r his absence, a set of ours." .. .
Doyel gave, him a personal warning and Harrison said all incoming inmates
ordered him to appear 'for 'depositions the classified according to risk. Borjas,'as
next day. any individual would be, was then dir
Borjas did not. .. to the general population.
Further, when Roberts' trnal date' came. "You are put in the same cells. You ea
Borjas was again missing. same food," the captain said.
"I gave you my verbal order," ,.1el, said. Cells vary in size, holding either
"You disobeyed it two times. eightt or 16 inmates. Borjas, Harrison n
"So," he continued, strongly; "npobn youi, is in a 16-man one.
life are you going to get out of jail until you Said Judge Doyel following his
show up for trial! You are inh civil contempt' nouncement: "People who receive sub
(of court), and the only way to get out of that nas have to understand there are' c
is to show up for trial." quences to disobeying them."

walks on to the school will be dis-
cussed at the May 4 commission
meeting, hopefully with School
Board or administration present.
Sidewalks along Rainey Blvd.
could possibly line up with Alamo
where the school buses will enter
the school.
Chancey said the project will
provide needed housing for the area
and is near shopping and other
needs as well as the school. He said
the developers hoped to 'break
ground on the first phase of seven
buildings by early 2007, as soon as
various permits are obtained. "It's a
process, it takes time," he said.
The next zoning meeting will
include a request from Dewey and
Judith Terrell to rezone 18.54 acres
off Old Bradenton Road to R-3.
One of the largest developments
ever approved by the county is the
762.95 acres off Mel Smith and Old
Town Creek Roads. Florida LaMd
Partners wants to put at least 35
lots, each five' acres or more with
a well, septic tank and 225-foot
public road frontage: The prelirni-

DEViLOPMENT
Continued From 1A
nary subdivision plat indic;
more development on the. inte
of the property with three 60-1
easements planned in the Phasc
'development. '
The May 4 Planning and Zon
Board agenda includes addition
rezones in the area of. Old To
Creek Road. These ,itiatters
come before the Cou
.*Conmmision at its'ioning meet
on May 18.- One is for a final
development plan for farmwor
housing on 320 acres on Old Te
Creek Road. Others would rezi
148.16 acres for Robert and Ro
Abbott at Abendhoff and Flint
ves and Parnell Road for R-3 ded
opment; and' 405 acres for Edw
Schontdg and Schontag Par
LTD for R-3 zoning.
The'final matters heard by
commission last week concert
the Florida Reno LLC' and Pe:
River Community & Resort at
64 and South Florida Avenue.
rezone of 38' acres from A-1 to (
will allow-installation of a-pack,

sites sewer/water plant to be add
rior the 96-acre development a
oot approved for a planned unit
e II opment of single-family dwel
a 20-room resort and club
recreation area and dock alo6
ing Peace River.
nal
wn In conjunction with the
will plant request, was a 50-acre
nty tion to the residential area.
ing built out, that portion of the
Mite River Resort will have 170 s
ker family homes across South F
iwn Avenue from the main resort
bin John Roxborough, real
drin- manager for Florida Reno, ar
vel Nevils, Resort manager, whi
tel- has an office at 2485 S. F
ardl Ave., Wauchula, describe
nell plans, which include Phase
upper-level .homes. Roxbo
the said they would break group
ned three to four weeks, about 31
ace Asked about whether the r
SR rant included with the resort
A be a Red Lobster, Roxbo
C-2 answered with a smile, "It
age anything you-want it to be.";

FELONY
Continued From iA
SIn fact, he added, the 9-year-old
boy, who resides with his own
mother and the man, considers the
,. suspect to be his father. The boy's
mother and the man have lived
together for about nine years,
'Harris said.
The 9-year-old boy aiid the 5-
year-old's mother are brother and
sister, making the boy the little
girl's uncle.
Investigating officer Det.
Andrew McGuckin alleged in his
arrest report that during, the months
of June and July of last year, the
suspect cared for the .two children
alone several times.
The 5-year-old told and showed
:- Child Protection Team members
what happened to her during those
times. She recounted various sex-
ual acts, saying sometimes her
Grandfather performed them and
sometimes he forced her 9-year-old
uncle to.
Further, she said the suspect fre-
quently showed the children "nasty
movies." ;
'Harris recalled that such a movie
- allegedly was playing on the fami-
ly television set on March 13 -- the
date the man was first.arrested -
when the mother of the 9-year-old
returned home to find- her live-in
and ;the, boy naked in a recliner.
The,man:was rubbing the child, she
told authorities.
.The man :was arraigned, in
Hardee Circuit Court on the origi-
.i nal charge on April 4, At:that time,
Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyel
appointed the Public Defender's
Office to represent the man.
-, ; The man will now appear before
RISON Doyel for a second arraignment on
rilla- the additional seven charges on
d at Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
cen-
hool
Sthe
FCAT
Continued From,1A .
defines proficiency asla score of 3.5
and above, and in all three of our
grade levels that are tested four,
eight and 10 --- our :scores were
cree: above that proficiency level.
?pear "We see that as ;a sigp we contin-
S ue to make, progress,"'' Schools
Superintendent DennisJones said.
irdee Jones went on to note .that
Writing+ is in its initial year, and
ay 8. will not "count" toward school
ng in grades. He described the first year
as "a field test."
..n. -. As-.foF-individual- elemea
hysi- schools. Jones lauded Wauchna
n 20" ElenrftiaTy. He also 1 praised
drug Bowling Green Elementary, whi6h
went from a 3.1- in 2005 to a 3.6 In
2006.
"After a rough patch, after
rator rough year, we were pleased to s
that Bowling Green rebound this ye"
'con- the school superintendent said. ;
North Wauchula was also up,
same pointed out, going from a 3.6 toja
r any 3.9. Zolfo Springs lost a bit f
ground, from a 3.4 to a 3.3. ul
he Comparing Writing+ results, te
state average for fourth graders was
j get 296, with 260 for BGE, 292 for
taken, NWES, that high 306 for WES, aid
per- a 253 for ZSE.
room ., In the new Writing+, "focu "
take measures a student's ability to pln
and.draft compositions for a speci-
yoU ic purpose, and maintaining that
theme. ..
S :are Orgnization" tests them in
,s ,a their ability to employ transitional
most devices to show relationships
ected .among ideas.
"Suppoit" gauges the use pf
at the details to explain, clarify or defirfe,
including relevance and thorough-
fou, ness.
four, "Conventions" tells if a student
noted, grasps punctuation, capitalization,
spelling, usage, and sentence strut-
pro- ture. .
The traditional FCAT essay por-
poe- tion asks fourth graders to write"to
onse- explain and to write tditell a story.
The secondary sch'oolers must
write fo explainrand to persuade.;
Gov. Bush said the newly
T- released segcres "are the latest evi-
,dence o0f lorida's rising student
achievement."
led t6 ., He added that stateWide teachers
already "have done a remarkable job help-
devel- ing Florida students improve their
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Telling The Truth...
By J. Adam Shanks
Preacher

SIMPLE MISUNDERSTANDINGS
One Sunday morning, the preacher noticed little Alex standing in the
foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names
with small American flags mounted on either side of it.
The 7-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the
preacher walked up, stood beside the little boy and said quietly, "Good
morning, Alex."
"Good morning, Preacher," he replied, still focused on the plaque.
"What is this?"
The preacher said, "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and
women who died in the service."
Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, lit-
tle Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear, asked, "Which ser-
vice,. the 9:45 or the 11:15?
I thought the above story was cute. It's amazing how cute little kids can
be, with the way that their minds work and the things that they misunder-
stand. Poor little Alex was afraid of what could happen to him in the service
of our Lord that he was to participate in that morning.
We adults are like this sometimes. We misunderstand a particular sub-
ject, and I wonder if God is sitting on His throne watching us thinking how
cute we are when we run around misunderstanding what He meant so clear-
ly in His Word.
As Isaiah says, 'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your
ways My ways,' says Jehovah. 'For as the heavens are higher thanthe earth,
so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your
thoughts'" (Isaiah 55:8-9).
God's ways are so much higher than our ways that we cannot under-
stand the mind of God, why He does the things He does, why He commands
the things He commands, and why He cares the way He cares.
God is infinitely above our ways and our thoughts. We must not try and
understand God! We must obey Him only. We must accept His grace by act-
ing in faith, realizing that we are created for good works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
We must have active faith that proves that we have accepted His grace
(James 2:14-26).
We must do all the things that the Bible says about salvation. If you
ever want to do an interesting study, look up in a concordance every time
the New Testament says "salvation, saved, save, saves" or any other varia-
tion of that word. You will find many things that are necessary like belief,
repentance, confession, baptism, living faithfully, etc.
Why would God tell us to do these things? I cannot tell you. If I tried
to give you an answer, it would probably be some silly misunderstanding
like Alex's from the story. I can only tell you that God's ways are higher
'than our ways and we must simply obey His will. I'm Telling the Truth.
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
e-mailed at wearewe@earthlink.net

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Light One Candle
By Dennis Heaney
President Of The Christophers

ONE PERSON MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Tom Riles comes as close to being a force of nature as any person I
have ever come across. He is a man on a mission.
I first talked to Tom last October, when he called me about his cam-
paign to encourage more people to donate blood. Tom has a rare disorder
called "polycythemia,". which causes him to produce too much blood. The
result of this abnormal production is that every couple of months Tom has
to have a pint of blood taken from his body, and that blood must be
destroyed.
His initial reaction to the news that he had this disease was, "Why me?"
But he quickly changed his thinking to gratitude to God because, as he told
me, "If I didn't have this disease I would never have done any research on
the shortage of blood donations, or thought of ways I could do something
about it."
Tom learned that, according to the American Red Cross, every two sec-
onds someone in the United States needs blood. We all assume that when
that need arises, the blood will be there. But he also learned that only five
percent of eligible donors actually give blood.
It was this knowledge, as well as his disease, that turned Tom into a,
man on a mission.
Tom felt challenged to do something to increase blood donations. He
asked God to lead him on this campaign.
He will tell you that it is his deep trust in God's will that has given him
the courage to become, as he puts it, a "one-person force, calling people all
over the United States, like me, to get the word out about the need for blood
donors." He talks about the goal of finding 5,000 people who will donate
blood three times a year to save 45,000 lives, and he is not reluctant to ask
for help.
Until he called me, I had never heard of Tom. But he had spoken with
someone who told him about The Christophers' belief that one person can
change the world, and he decided to get in touch. He wanted to know more
about what we do, and he also wanted me to help him spread the message
on the need for blood donors.
Since our first visit, we have talked numerous times as he keeps me
updated on his work. He has created a Web site (www.-
save31ivestoday.com), and organized a number of blood drives near his
home in Ladera Ranch, Calif. He has also continued his phone campaign
encouraging organizations, schools and church communities to hold drives.
He has been featured on television and in the press.
Learning about Tom's work has reminded me again how one person can
make a positive difference in our world. Sometimes the challenge seems far
beyond our talents, but Tom saw a need and works each day to respond to
that need. He has put his faith in God, asking Him for the courage to address
the need and to give him the enthusiasm to persevere.
Some days Tom meets a lot of obstacles, yet I've watched him
encounter them and figure out how to surmount them. He has what he
believes is a God-given mission to save lives, and he's committed to do
God's work.
For a free copy of "What's Your Mission? What's Your Purpose?" write:
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TO ASK OR NOT TO ASK?
Q: My daughter has many friends with whom I do not agree. Their
lifestyles are totally contrary to the way I want my.teenager to live.
When I question her about her friends she gets really upset But, as a
mother I don't want her to get influenced by the wrong crowd. Do you
think I have the right to stop her from hanging out with her friends or
should I just trust her and ignore the whole thing?
Signed, Concerned Mother
A: We should never ignore our gut feelings. Evil is real and it's lurk-
ing everywhere; it's ready to swallow our children up, if we allow it. We
must protect our children at any cost. Let her know that you are not her
enemy. Communication is going to be an asset to you right now.
Teenagers are very hard to understand. Sometimes their hairdos,
clothes, music and language are beyond comprehending. It's as though
they've stepped off of another planet. Sometimes I ask myself, "Where are
those children's parents!" I'm flabbergasted that some parents just don't
care what their teens are doing. It's these teens you really need to keep an
eye on. They have no parental guidance and so the world is theirs to
explore, good and bad.
I would be very careful with whom you child hangs out with. I believe
friends have a great influence on one another. Peer pressure will cause a
good child to go bad.
Always get all the facts. Find out about their friends and the friends'
parents as well. We have to be careful so that we don't brush off a good kid
by mistake. But, at the same time, we can't allow a wolf into our sheep pen
either. So, we should always pray for God to show us and guide us. We
can't remove our kids from all the evil in the world but we can educate
them on how to avoid certain things.
If you know for a fact that your kid is hanging out with a crowd that
does drugs, drinks, or participates in.evil things, then please take the time
to discuss the dangers with your child. Make sure you make it clear to your
teen that they are not to participate in this type of lifestyle.
Prom and graduation are soon approaching and this is always time for
parents to be cautious. We should all talk to our children about safety. Tell
your child to never get into the car when the driver is intoxicated. Let them
know that you'd rather receive a phone call for ride than a phone call
announcing a tragedy. Try to always be honest with your teen about your
feelings. Even if they don't act like it, they are listening. I promise your
voice is ringing in their ears, even in your absence.
Alcohol and car accidents have taken the lives of too many of our
teens. We don't need to keep silent when it comes to our children's safety.
We can fight back against teenage drinking and driving by educating them
about the tragic consequences.
After we talk to our children, sometimes all we can do is trust the Lord.
We have to believe that He will protect them. If you push your daughter too
hard she may rebel. So, my answer to you is to pray, pray, pray that God
will guide you in wisdom.
Signed Penny
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Obituaries

LETTIE POPE
Lettie Pope, 74, of Wauchula,
died April 22, 2006, at home.
She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in
Dellwood and had been a resident
of Wauchula for 41 years, coming
from Arcadia. She was a member of
Wauchula Hills Baptist Church and
had been employed as a nurse at G.
Pierce Wood State Hospital in
Arcadia.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Walter and Ida Harrison;
one daughter, Inez Tinsley; one sis-
ter, Wanda Brogdon; and one broth-
er, Donald Harrison.
Survivors include her husband of
41 years, Gene; two brothers,
Herbert Harrison and wife Gracie
of Sneads and Grover Harrison and
wife Mary of Cypress; one sister,
Audrey Rowan of Sneads; two
grandchildren, Ricky Tinsley of
Nashville, Tenn., and Ashlee Cole
and husband John of Ozark, Ala.;
and two great-granddaughters.
Services were held at 7 p.m.
Monday, April 24 at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel. Visitation
was 6-7 p.m. Graveside services
and burial were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25 at the Assembly
of God Church .Cemetery in
Dellwood.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

FRANCES L. GRIFFIN
Frances L. Griffin, 80, of
Bowling Green died Friday, April
21, 2006.
-She was bornm April 28, 1925 to
the late Claude Darnell and Edith
Burrell in Dillard, Ga. She moved
to Bowling Green in 1956, coming
from North Carolina. She worked
in the Bowling Green Elementary
School lunch room for 28 years.
She is survived by her husband of
50 years, Harold; one son, Michael
Williamson of Bowling Green; one
grandson, Billy Williamson of
Dayton, Ohio; six sisters, Hazel
Hurts' of North Carolina, Sue
Wright of South Carolina, Mary
Lee Elgin, Claudia, Margaret all of
Georgia and Charlotte Rodriquez.
Visitation was held on Monday,
April 24 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the
Brant Funeral Chapel. Graveside
services were held on Tuesday,
April 25 in Bowling Green
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made in her name to Kids
Hope United, 1014 South Sixth
Ave. (U.S. 17), Wauchula 33873.-
Branft Fu eral Chapel
Wauchula

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LETTIE
POPE
Lettie Pope, 74, of Wauchula,
died April 22, 2006, at home.
She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in
Dellwood and had been a resident
of Wauchula for 41 years, coming
from Arcadia. She was a member
of Wauchula Hills Baptist Church
and had been employed as a
nurse at G. Pierce Wood State
Hospital in Arcadia.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Walter and Ida
Harrison; one daughter, Inez
Tinsley; one sister, Wanda
Brogdon; and one brother,
Donald Harrison.
Survivors include her husband
of 41 years, Gene; two brothers,
Herbert Harrison and wife Gracie
of Sneads and Grover Harrison
and wife Mary of Cypress; one
sister, Audrey Rowan of Sneads;
two grandchildren, Ricky Tinsley
of Nashville, Tenn., and Ashlee
Cole and husband John of Ozark,
Ala.; and two great-granddaugh-
ters.
Services were held at 7 p.m.
Monday, April 24 at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel. Visitation
was 6-7 p.m. Graveside services
and burial were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25 at the
Assembly of God Church
Cemetery in Dellwood.

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FREDDIE RICHARDSON
Freddie Richardson, 55, of Zolfo
Springs, died Friday, April 21,
2006.
Born on March 29, 1951 to the
late Roy Richardson and Onnie
Mae Baisden, he was a lifelong res-
ident of Hardee County. He worked
in the citrus industry.
He is survived by his wife,
Barbara; five children, Freddie
Richardson Jr., Shearon Carter,
Kevin Richardson, Robert Richard-
son and Adam Richardson; 14
grandchildren; four great-grand-
children and 10 step-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday,
April 25, 2006 from 1 until 2 p.m.
at the Brant Funeral Chapel.
Services were held at 2 p.m. with
burial following at Lake Dale
Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

HAYDEN SERGIO
AMBRIZ JR.
Hayden Sergio Ambriz Jr., two
months old, died April 17, 2006, in
Wauchula.
He was born Jan. 25, 2006 in
Winter Haven, and had lived in
Wauchula his entire life.
He is survived by his father,1
Sergio Ambriz; mother, Stephanie
Lyles; grandparents, Wayne Lyles
and Loretta Brooks, Laura Lyles,
Juan Ambriz and Nereyida Ambriz;
great-grandparents Luther Lyles
and Rebecca Ambriz; one sister
Alissa Ambriz; and uncles and
aunts, Nancy Ambriz, Saul Ambriz,
Adam Lyles and Kimberly Lyles.
Services were held at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 21, at Robarts Family
Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck
Dixon officiating.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

CLEO HORNE
Cleo Home, 94, a lifelong resi-
dent of Hardee County, died April
20, 2006 in Lake Placid.
She was born Oct. 11, 1911 in
Bowling Green. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church of
Bowling Green. She was a retired
bookkeeper and had worked for
Hardee Motor Company and
English Chevrolet.
She was preceded in death by
two sisters, Ossie Home and Doris
Home Murphy. .
Funeral services werd. held"att0-
a.m. Saturday, Apri l 2 at iirst
Baptist Church of Bowling Green
with the Rev. Jim Williams and the
Rev. Blake Albritton officiating.
Burial was in Bowling Green
Cemetery. ,
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

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HAYDEN SERGIO
AMRIZ ]JR.
Hayden Sergio Ambriz Jr., two
months old, died April 17, 2006,
in Wauchula.
He was born Jan. 25, 2006 in
Winter Haven, and had lived in
Wauchula his entire life.
He is survived by his father,
Sergio. Ambriz; mother,
Stephanie Lyles; grandparents,
Wayne Lyles and Loretta
Brooks, Laura Lyles, Juan
Ambriz and Nereyida Ambriz;
great-grandparents Luther Lyles
and Rebecca Ambriz; one sister
Alissa Ambriz; and uncles and
aunts, Nancy Ambriz, Saul
Ambriz, Adam Lyles and
Kimberly Lyles.
Services were held at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 21, at Robarts
Family Funeral Home with
Pastor Chuck Dixon officiating.

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By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
After calling for and getting
- the mayor's resignation earlier
this year, a group of Zolfo Springs
residents is now seeking to remove
two more to--:n officials.
The first time, however, the resi-
dents had the support of the full
Town Council.
This time, it is two of the five
council members they hope to oust.
Saying he had just'learned of the
initiative the night before when he
was asked to act as its spokesman,
resident and former council mem-
ber Kenny Farabee addressed the
council near the end of its monthly
meeting, telling Chairman Roger
Green and Vice Chairman Roberta
Meyer, "the citizens of Zolfo
Springs are asking for you all to
resign."
And if they would not offer their
resignations, Farabee went on to
say, "we will have the signatures"
for a recall election. Farabee noted
recall petitions against the pair
would require 60 signatures.
At one point in the discourse
which followed, Green banged his
gavel and told Farabee, "You're out
of order!"
"No! You're out of order!"
Farabee shot back. "Hey, you can't
call me down when it's something
you don't want to hear."
He then went on to warn the
remainder of the council, "He's
having three of you investigated."
Farabee complained the town's sus-
pended police chief, who is facing
felony criminal charges, is called
"on town business" and also made
allegations concerning the where-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE
FILE NO.: 252006CP000037
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MANUEL
MEDRANO. /
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of,
MANUEL MEDRANO, Case Number
25 2006 CP 000037, Is pending In the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is 417 West Main Street,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
and address of the Personal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against -decedent's estate, -
Including unmatured, contingent ot
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER.THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate Including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
Notice Is April 27, 2006.
Personal Representative:
Josephine Medrano .
Post Office Box 1392
Wauchula FL 33873

Attorney for Petitioners:
JEFF J. McKIBBEN, ESQ.
Post Office Box 1748
Wauchula, FL 33873
Telephone: (863) 773-4449
Florida Bar Number: 168879

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CLEO
HORNE
Cleo Home, 94, a lifelong resi-
dent of Hardee County, died
April 20, 2006 in Lake Placid.
She was born Oct. 11, 1911 in
Bowling Green. She was a mem-
ber of the First Baptist Church of
Bowling Green. She was a retired
bookkeeper and had worked Tor
Hardee Motor Company and
English Chevrolet.
She was preceded in death by
two sisters, Ossie Home and
Doris Home Murphy.
Funeral services were held at
10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at First
Baptist Church of Bowling Green
with the Rev. Jim Williams and
the Rev. Blake Albritton officiat-
ing. Burial was in Bowling Green
Cemetery.

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about of "pistols that disappeared
from evi&. -ce."
(In fact, the Zolfo Springs Police
Department investigated all five
Town Council members, sending
complaint affidavits against all five
to the State Attorney's Office alleg-
ing official misconduct and filing a
false document in their handling of
Hurricane Wilma disaster reim-
bursements. The State Attorney's
Office will investigate the com-
plaints and decide whether or not to
file any charges.)
"The townspeople of Zolfo
Springs are tired of it," Farabee told
Green, "When things don't go your
way, you think that you can put us
down. You ain't putting me down,
buddy, I'll tell you that rightinow."
Green responded, "I do nothing
more than trying to help the city.
You go ahead and get your signa-
tures."
After the meeting, both Green
and Meyer said they would not
resign. Green said he has documen-
tation proving the allegations are
false. Meyer also said the com-
plaints against her are unfounded.
The recall petitions circulating
against Green and Meyer accuse
both of "incompetence" and "vot-
ing to approve forms to FEMA"
known, to be incorrect, "therefore
stalling payment of desperately
needed funds to reimburse the town
for expenses relating to Hurricane
Wilma."
The final charge leveled against
both concerns "voting to eliminate
positions, persons and/or hours
from our police department without
first understanding the budget,
which, has resulted in our town
going without police patrol cover-
age."
Individually, Green is also
accused of "over using the power to
limit town residence' (sic) ability to
speak freely at council meetings."

In other action in regular session,
the council:
agreed to name Finance
Director Linda Roberson interim
city clerk. Green and Meyer voted
no.
heard Green report he is
"working on" placing a town refer-
endum on the primary election bal-
lot. The referendum question will
ask residents if they want to change
the town's form of government
from strong-mayor/council to town
manager/commission.
He also said window retrofits are
Sin the works.
-i thh-he a rd e"a t froi l;fie'F
town's sewer arial water conrtor
noting sludge has been removed

from a retention pond that had been
closed, and that it now needs to be
fenced.
He further reported that Florida
Beef, a slaughterhouse operating in
town, has exceeded allowable lim-
its in test samples for suspended
solids. He said he had begun
enforcement action.
Lastly, he and Roberson won the
council's approval to purchase five
generators which were loaned to
the town from Miami following
Hurricane Charley. Roberson said
Miami sent an invoice for a total of
$23,963.07 for all five. They are
worth up to $50,000. The genera-
tors are in use at the town's lift sta-
tions.
heard resident Raymond
Zamora complain of excess chlo-
rine in town water and of inefficient
meter reading and incorrect water
bills.
He was told 50 new meters have
been ordered, which should correct
reading and billing problems.
agreed to allow the Cub
Scouts to use the Civic Center for
Wednesday afternoon meetings
from 5 to 6.
heard Councilwoman Mag-
gie Belcher report that a couple
women have asked her about rein-
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEEDI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ILENE & JON KLASFELD, CO TRUSTEES
OF THE JON KLASFELD TRUST DATED 5/14/1996, the holder of the following
certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate
number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which
it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 70 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998

Description of Property:
Lot 5, Block 16, Town of One, Section 33, Township 34 South, Range 24 East, Hardee
County Florida.
SUBJECT TO COVENANT, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASE-
MENTS OF RECORD, RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF HARD,
EE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
AS RECORDED IN BOOK: 336 PAGE: 722

Name in which assessed: ROBERT & BELL LOOS

Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described
in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located
at 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Fl 33873 on the 31st day of MAY, 2006, at 11:00
a.m.

Dated this 20th day of APRI 2006.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
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stating the town's July Fourth cele-
bration at the Civic Center, handing:
out hot dogs and hamburgers and
bringing in musical entertainment.
The council voted in approval.
agreed to donate $250 to the
Neighborhood Watch program "for
the Easter Egg Hunt it sponsored at
Pioneer Park. .
heard resident Mary Jane
Deleon Cimmino complain,
"Somebody's always trying to get
rid of our police department.
Leave them alone and let them do
their job and let's move on."
heard Meyer note she
requested personnel records from
the police department on March 31
but had not received anything yet.
Chris Baty responded, 'I asked
for a written request and she has
not given me one yet."
Town attorney Gerald Buhr
interjected, "You are not entitled to
one." He then added, "In fact, it's a
misdemeanor not to turn them over,
and the town can be sued. over it."
"I'll be glad to do it when I get
the time," Baty said.
"Get help from the town office,"
Buhr responded.
Mayor Mike Schofield ended the
standoff, promising, "You will have
it tomorrow morning."

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Mostly hot temperatures allowed fieldwork to progress during the
week of April 17 23, but timely rains near the end of the week slowed
fieldwork in some areas. Rainfall in the Panhandle ranged from traces in
several areas to over two inches in Franklin County. Jackson, Jefferson and
Santa Rosa counties recorded over an inch of rainfall for the week. In areas
throughout the Peninsula, rainfall varied from none at Hillsborough to
nearly two and half inches of rainfall in West Palm Beach. Several areas in
the northern and central Peninsula received over an inch to two inches of
rainfall towards the end of the week. Temperatures averaged from four to
ten degrees above normal in the major stations. Daytime highs were in the
80s and 90s. Pleasant evening lows were in the 50s and 60s.

FIELD CROPS
Drought conditions have halted most planting and fieldwork in the Florida
Panhandle as well as northern Peninsula areas. Rains at the end of the week
helped replenish some soil moisture supplies but more rains are needed to
increase supplies. Land preparation for field crops is underway in Jackson
County. Rains over the weekend has allowed peanut and cotton growers to
begin planting this week in Santa Rosa County. Tobacco transplanting was
completed in the northern Peninsula. Growers in Hamilton County plan to
begin planting peanuts next week. Topsoil moisture in the Panhandle and
northern Peninsula is rated very short to short. Jefferson County reported
short to adequate soil supplies. Central and southern Peninsula localities
reported moisture supplies were very short to short. Palm Beach County
reported adequate to surplus supplies for the week. Hernando and Dade
counties reported very short to adequate soil moisture.
Mbptu. reTopsoil Subsoil
SRat ng This Last Last This Last Last
week week year week Week Year
Percent
Veryshort 51 50 2 37 45 2
Short 26 20 30 40 45 23
Adequate 23 30 60 5 10 64
Surplus 0 0 8 18 0 11
VEGETABLES
Warm temperatures throughout the week helped keep harvesting progress
on schedule. However, rains at the end of the week in central and southern
Peninsula areas slowed some fieldwork. Potato growers around Hastings
plan to begin digging next week. Some watermelon vines have started set-
ting fruit in Jefferson County. Producers marketed snap beans, blueberries,
cabbage, celery, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, escarole, lettuce,
okra, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash and tomatoes.

LIVESTOCK AND PASTURES
Pasture condition in the Panhandle ranges from very poor to good, with
most pasture in fair condition. Some ryegrass hay is being harvested for
immediate sale to livestock owners in need of feed. Most pasture in the
North is in very poor condition. Haying of livestock has renewed. Pasture
is suffering from drought, warmer than average temperatures and wind.
Cattle condition is very poor to fair. Pasture condition in the central area is
poor to fair. Pasture condition in the Southwest is very poor to fair, with
most in poor condition due to drought. Statewide, cattle condition varies
from very poor to good, with most in fair condition.
Cattle Pasture
Condition This Last This I Last
week week week week
Percent
Very poor 10 0 15 10
Poor 5 ,15 60 55
Fair 65 70 24 34
Good 20 15 1 1
Excellent 0 0 0 0
CITRUS
Isolated showers throughout the week brought just over one and a half inch-
es of rain to the northern citrus area and just over one inch in the eastern
citrus growing region. Other rainfall totals were between no rain and one
half of an inch. Temperatures in all citrus producing areas, except Ft.
Pierce, reached at least 90 degrees one day during the week, with the high-
est being recorded in Sebring at 95 degrees. Continued dry weather and
warm temperatures over the last several weeks are forcing growers to con-

tinue irrigation on a regular basis. Generally, trees are in good condition
with many showing new growth and varying amounts of new fruit that is
making good progress .Caretakers are busy hedging, discing, chopping,

Letter To The Editor

St. Jude Hospital Helps

Children With Diseases

Dear Editor,
Imagine hearing the dreaded
words, "Your' child has cancer."
Only a few decades ago there was
no escape from the grasp of this ter-
rible disease. But one man had a
dream that "no child should die in
the dawn of life." And through this
steadfast belief, the late entertainer
Danny Thomas established St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital,
where scientists and doctors are
working every day to find cures
and save children.
Thanks to the efforts of donors
around the world, thousands of
children everywhere are being
saved. St. Jude is a place where
pioneering research and revolution-'
ary discoveries happen continually.,
Researchers are solving the myster-
ies of cancer and other catastrophic
diseases, including sickle cell dis-
ease, AIDS, tuberculosis and
influenza. Because St. Jude freely
shares it discoveries, the accom-
plishments made at St. Jude have
completely changed how the world
treats children with cancer and
other devastating illnesses.
The continued and generous sup-
port of donors has helped St. Jude
assure that no family ever pays for
treatment not covered by insurance,
and families without insurance are
never asked to pay..Because of the
compassion and commitment of
millions of donors, St. Jude is able
to continue its ground breaking
research that impacts these fami-
lies' lives.
Among the many ways to 'help
the life-saving work at St. Jude are
gifts to honor a friend or relative.
St. Jude's Gift Catalog includes a
line of e-cards, print-your-own
cards and mail cards to fit many
occasions, including seasonal
greetings, birthdays, anniversaries,
christenings, bar mitzvahs, first
communions and more.
A memorial donation to St. Jude
can remember a deceased loved
one, while reaching out and touch-
ing the lives of the hospital's
patients and families during their
time of need. These gifts of hope
can be acknowledged through a
personalized card sent by St. Jude
through postal mail or e-mail.
Honoring one's wedding guests
b'y making a donation to St. Jude in
their names is a remarkable, unique
way for a couple to celebrate the
beginning of their lives together. ,
By giving to St. Jude, the bride and

groom are helping to make- mira-
cles happen for thousands of chil-
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.And for the couple who has
everything, guests can give a gift to
St. Jude in lieu of a wedding gift.
This is an exceptional way for
guests to give something from the'
heart that will be meaningful to the
couple, their guests and countless
numbers of children.
At St. Jude, the future is
demanding. There are programs to
funded, discoveries to be made and
treatments to advance. Fortunately
there are donors who share Danny
Thomas' unstoppable desire and
unquenchable passion to protect
and nurture the health of children
'everywhere.
For more information about giv-
ing to St. Jude, please visit
www.stjude.org/tribute or call 1-
800-276-8340. To donate now, send
a check to' St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000,
Dept. 174, Memphis, TN 38148-
0174, or visit www.stjude.org/trib-
ute to donate online.
Sherry Lear-Park
Director of Donor Services
St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital

mowing cover crops and applying post bloom and nutritional sprays.
Valencia harvest is fully underway, since it is the.main citrus crop left to
be harvested this time of year. Grapefruit is slowing down significantly
with the majority going to processing. Honey tangerine utilization has been
running about one hundred fifty thousand boxes a week, being picked pri-
marily for the fresh market, while Temple harvest is relatively over for the
' season.
ESTIMATED BOXES HARVESTED WEEK ENDED

Crop Apr.09 Apr16 I Apr23
In thousands of 1-3/5 bushel boxes
Early and Mid oranges 11 2 0
Valencia 5,242 4,585 5,153
Grapefruit 800 582 368
Honey Tangerines 167 162 127
Temples 5 5 3

PINT l SlE RS *PUBllIS H ERl^Sl

NOTICE OF MEETING
The Economic Development Council, Inc. and Industrial
Development Authority will hold its Regular Meeting at 9:00
a.m. on May 9, 2006 at the South Florida Community College
Conference Room on U.S. Hwy 17 S, Bowling Green, Florida.
This is a Disabled-Accessible Facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact Betty
Croy at the Economic Development Office (773-3030) at least
forty-eight (48) prior to the meeting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 4:27c

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2006-07

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number
2006-07 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 8th day of May, 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. 2006-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS
WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND NOT ANTICIPATED BEFORE THE ADOPTION
OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 FOR THE PURCHASE AND .
INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

t .^r suan, to Sec: .81.,0l 07. Florida Statutes. as amended, the City".ommission hereby advises
that ii4atyterested pe fti'decides to appeal any decision made by the City Cjmission with respect tol
any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of
any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs
or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with
Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863e) 773-313.1.

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire City of Wauchula
Attorney for City of Wauchula
Clifford M. Ables, III, P.A.
202 West Main Street
Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873 4:27C'

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a permit (File No.
25-0124892-002) to Hardee County BOCC for the expansion of the existing Class I solid waste landfill by
constructing an additional 10 acres to the south and west (Phase II) of the existing landfill footprint along
with modifying the existing surface water management system (SWMS). The activity is located at 685
Airport Road, Wauchula, Sections 26 & 35, Township 33 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County.
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's proposed permitting
decision may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) in accordance with Section 120.57,
'Florida Statutes. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed
(received) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard,
Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, within 21 days of publication of this notice.
Petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time
of filing. Failure to file a petition within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such
person may have to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Section 120.57, Florida
Statutes.
The Petition shall contain the following information: (a) The name, address, and telephone
number of each petitioner, the applicant's name and address, the Department Permit File Number and
the county in which the project is proposed; (b) A statement of how and when each petitioner .
received notice of the Department's action or proposed action; (c) A statement of how each
petitioner's substantial interests are affected by the Department's action or proposed action; (d) A
statement of the material facts disputed by Petitioner, if any; (e) A statement of facts which petitioner
contends warrant reversal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action; (f) A
statement of which rules or statutes petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the
Department's action or proposed action; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by petitioner, stating
precisely the action petitioner wants the Department to take with respect to the Department's action
or proposed action.
If a petition is filed, the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate agency
action. Accordingly, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in
this Notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any decision of the Department
with regard to the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding. The
petition must conform to the requirements specified above and be filed (received) within 21 days of
publication of this notice in the Office of General Counsel at the above address of the Department:
Failure to petition within the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such person has to
request a hearing under Section 120.57, F.S., and to participate as a party to this proceeding. Any
subsequent intervention will only be at the approval of the presiding officer upon motion filed
pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(2), F.A.C.
The application is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at Department of Environmental
Protection, Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33637-
0926. 4:27c

HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Registration for Kindergarten students will begin Monday, May 1, 2006 at
Wauchula Elementary, North Wauchula Elementary, Bowling Green Elementary
and Zolfo Springs Elementary. Hilltop Elementary students may register at
Wachula Elmentary.

Evening registrations will be held Monday, May 1st at Zolfo Springs 5:00-6:30
PM; Tuesday, May 2nd at North Wauchula 6:00-7:00 PM; Thursday, May 4th at
Bowling Green 6:00-7:00 PM; Tuesday, May 9th at Wauchula Elementary 5:00-
6:30 PM; and Thursday, May 11th for Hilltop Elementary (at Wauchula
Elementary) 5:00-6:30 PM.

According to Florida Law, no student will be permitted to enter first grade unless
he/she has completed an approved public or private kindergarten program.
Kindergarten students must be five years old on or.before September 1, 2006.'

Parents are required to bring an original birth certificate, current physical
and shot record.

Students who have not met the above requirements will not be permitted to enter
school in the fall.

ESCUELAS DEL CONDADO DE HARDEE
REGISTRO DEL JARDIN DE INFANTS

El registro para los estudiantes del Jardin de Infantes empezara el Lunes, 1 de Mayo,
2006 a la Escuela Primaria de Wauchula, Escuela Primaria de Norte Wauchula, la
Escuela Primaria de Bowling Green y la Escuela Primaria de Zolfo Springs. Escuel.a
Primarla de Hilltop estara registrando la Escuela Primarla Wauchula.

Registros por la tarde se sostendran el Lunes, 1 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de Zolfo
Springs desde las 5:00-6:30 PM; el Martes 2 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de Norte
Wauchula desde las 6:00-7:00 PM; el Jueves 4 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de
Bowling Green desde las 6:00-7:00 PM; el Martes 9 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de
Wauchula desde las 5:00-6:30 PM; el Jueves 11 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de
Hilltop a la Escuela Primaria de Wauchula desde las 5:00-6:30 PM.

Segun Ley de Florida, ningun estudiante se permitira entrar en primer grado a memos
que el/ella ha completado un program public o privado aceptado del jardin de
infants. Los estudiantes del jardin de infants deben tener cinco anos adelante o antes
del 1 de Septiembre, 2006.

Los padres se exigen que traigan un certificado del nancimiento original, un fisico
actual y el registro de inmunizaciones.

Estudiantes que no han reunido los requisitos anteriores no se permitiran entrar en
escuela por el otono. 4:13,20,27c

April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7A

Baseball Boys Bow Out

By JOAN SEAMAN scores in the top of the third to
Of The Herald-Advocate ensure their victory.
The Hardee Wildcat baseball Pirate pitcher Nathan Pittman got
team was upended on Tuesday ahead of nearly every Wildcat hit-
night. ter. Although he had only two
The upstart Braden River Pirates strikeouts and allowed five hits and
The upstart Braden River Pats four walks, the double plays erased
came prepared to play and easily most Hardee batters.
outscored the Wildcats 7-2 in the- mosThe Cats used three pitchers in.
Class PA-Dstct 10 quarter Ing to stop the vastly improved
game. ,ates they had beaten twice dur-
By the luck of the draw, Hardee ing theseason. Together, they gave
was the home team. The Pirates up 11 hits, four walks and seven
jumped out to a 5-0 first inning lead runs.
and turned four double plays to In earlier playoff action, Sebring
limit the Wildcats to one run in the defeated Sarasota Booker 11-0 on
third inning and one in the sixth. Monday evening and DeSoto edged
The Pirates added another pair of Palmetto 7-6 in Tuesday's early

game.
Sebring will face Braden River
tonight (Thursday) and Avon Park
and DeSoto will duke it out.
For the Wildcats, seniors Robbie
Abbott, Justin Altman, James
Basey, Jarrett Benavides, Brad
Gilliard and statistician Bill
Shackelford completed their high
school careers.
Expected to return next season
are juniors Weston Palmer Will
Krause, Lance Benavides, Briant
Shumard, Cody Greene, Justin
Painter, Josh Mayer, Ryan Abbott,
Jeremy Hollenbeck,; Jake Spencer
and Chris Bigelow and',sophomore
Cody Gullatt.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU. ..
NEED A HOME
APPOINTMENTS NOW BEING SCHEDULED FOR INTER-
VIEWS!
The Three Qualifying Guidelines:
1. NEED-
a. current housing is inadequate
b. unable to obtain bank financing

2. ABILITY TO PAY -
a. must have enough income to make mortgage pay-
ments and meet family needs
3. WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER -
a. your family must volunteer 400 hours of "sweat equi-
ty'" work before yQu can occupy a Habitat home.
TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Call Habatit for Humanity between 9 a.m. and 12 noon at
773-0579
1) your name
2) phone number and
3) say "for application information"
Habitat For Humanity of Hardee County Inc
663 S 6th Ave
Wauchula FL 33873
Spanish Interpreter available on request.

Habitacion para la Humanidad
Quiere saber si usted .
,Necesita un Hogar?
Ya se estan fiaciendo citas para entrevistas!
Para cualificar se necesita lo siguiente:
1. NECESIDAD -
a. su present hogar esta insuficiente
b. no a podido obtener prestamos de un banco

2. PODER PAGAR -
a. deber tener suficientes ingresos para hacer
pagos del nuevo hogar y tambien poder con
las necesidades de la familiar
3. DAR CONSENTIMIENTO DE SER ASOCIADO
CON LA HABITACION PARA LA HUMANIDAD -
a. su familiar va necesitar trabajar 400 horas vol-
untariamente en "sweat equity" antes que
pueda ocupar el hogar de la Habitacion para
la Humanidad.

PARA EMPEZAR EL PROCESS DE LA APLICACION:
Llame la oficina de Habitacion para la Humanidad al
numero: 773-0579
Si la maquina contest cuando Ilame, por favor deje:
1) su nombre
2) su numero do telefono,
3) y diga "etoy Ilamando acerca de
la information de la aplicacion".
Habitat For Humanity of Hardee County Inc
S663 S 6th Ave
Wauchula FL 33873
;. .Spanish Interpreter available on request. 427;5:4C

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The Hardee Senior High School Chorus.

Choruses Present

Concert
A variety of music from blues t6
folk songs will fill the air in a con-
cert set for tonight (Thursday).
The Hardee Junior High School
Chorus, under the direction of
Christina Murray, and the Hardee
Senior High School Chorus, under
the direction of David Radford, will
combine efforts for their annual
Spring Concert beginning at 6 p.m.
It will be held in the Hardee Senior
High School Auditorium, 830
Altman Road in Wauchula.
The concert will be packed with
such great songs such as
"Hallelujah" from "Shrek,"
"Antonio," "Back to the Fifties,"

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The Hardee Junior High School Chorus.

County Gets Good Audit

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The annual audit of all Hardee
S.Coun.tys various funds shovs the ....
county to be in good shape finan-
cially.
The county received an "unqual- .
ified opinion, in non-CPA
(Certified Public Accountant)
terms, a clean audit," said Mike
Carter and Julie Fowler of the NCT
Group which completed an audit
for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30,
2005.
The duo presented the annual
audit at the April 20 meeting of the
Hardee County Commission. They
reported the county's total assets at
$20.943 million, significantly up
from the $14.442 million of the fis-
cal year ending Sept. 30, 2004. The
county's liabilities were also
$20.94S million, with a great deal
of the changes coming because of
state and federal hurricane recovery
monies.
Of the county's $41.741 million
in revenue, 53 percent or over
$22.5 million came from intergov-
ernmental transfers, that is, the hur-
ricane monies. The previous fiscal
year, intergovernment funds were

only 36 percent of the budget.
Another large part of revenue came
from the state severance tax on
.mining.QOnly,$.13.6ini.ion 33 per-
cent came from taxes this year,
compared to a higher percentage in
previous years.
The governmental .funds were
split into nine categories as varied
as public safety, physical environ-
ment, transportation, economic
environment, human services, cul-
ture and recreation, debt service
and capital outlay as well as gener-
al government expenses.
One big facet of the auditing is a
new Governmental Accounting
Standards Board requirement
called GASB 34, which redefined
policies and standards for county or
city to report its finances.
GASB' 34 makes the county
responsible by 2007 to fully list all
its capital assets, showing the histo-
ry, cost and depreciation of all
county equipment and infrastruc-
ture, including roads and bridges,
when they were built, paved, dete-
rioration, etc. A full-time employ-
ee in the county budget office has
been working on this project for

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over a year, researching all the
requirements and meeting them in
considering everything the county
owns ,, -
As with revenue, the county'
debts or liabilities is also skewed
because of landfill expansion as
well as continued economic devel-
opment and hurricane recovery
projects. Insurance and FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management
Agency) monies earmarked for
such projects were carried over to
the current fiscal year.
"The bottom line is that the audit
looks good, not as good as it looks,
but still good," commented
Commission Chairman Nick
Timmerman.
Carter confirmed that'. "It's just
that there's a whole of debt, too."
At the conclusion of the report,
the auditors issued a management
letter with five carry-over recom-
mendations and a half dozen new
ones. Implementation of the correc-
tions from the prior year had been
delayed because of the more press-
ing hurricane recovery. None were
significant, only affecting auditing
procedures on inventory, purchas-
ing cards, payroll verifications,
procurements of bids and docu-
mentation of project worksheet
expenses.
In other action, the commission:
approved after public hearing
an ordinance to correct a 2002 ordi-
nance approving a five-cent gas tax
for 10 years. The original ordinance
had a starting date of Jan. 1, 2006

and concluding date of Dec. 31,
2016. It should have an ending date
of Dec. 31, 2015.
-renewed the solid waste col-
lection contract for an additional
five years. Although there is a year
remaining on the current franchise
contract, new Hardee County
Disposal Inc. owners Andy and
Sophia Bonjokian and manager Jeff
Thompson asked for the contract
extension to allow them to plan for
equipment needs.
Commissioners said complaints
about the garbage and trash pickup
in the unincorporated areas of the
county had decreased significantly
since the new owners and manager
came aboard. Norris said the only
problem is bundling of trash.
Thompson said the public should
just call and check on the rules for
sizes and amounts before putting
out yard debris.
approved a position for an
enhanced 9-1-1 addressing coordi-
nator and emergency management
planner to handle hurricane
responses as well as small county
hazardous waste generator inspec-
tions as required by state law.
A part-time position as a veteran
services officer was also approved.
Fire Chief Mike Choate said he
hoped to get a good veteran who
wanted to work 20 or less hours a
week helping other veterans.
Averaging 16 hours a week, the
position pays $11.38 to $14.93 per
hour and requires a veteran be hired
to fill it.
approved participation in the

annual Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance grant of $47,225.
Once as high as $150,000 annually,
the grant is used for expenses of the
countywide Drug Task Force work
in the three municipalities and
county. Wauchula Police Chief Bill
Beattie will continue to coordinate
the grant and task force activities.
learned the July 4th activities
at Pioneer Park will include enter-
tainment beginning at 2 p.m. as
well as bike races and water slides
for the youngsters. The 2 p.m. pro-
gram will begin with a time for
political candidates to express their
views. Up for election this fall are
four School Board slots, two
County Commission seats, county
judge, five circuit judgeships, gov-
ernor and lieutenant governor, and
several other local, state and feder-
al positions.
reluctantly endorsed the state
Department of Transportation's
preferred route for the four-laning
of U.S. 17 from the DeSoto County
line to Zolfo Springs.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
said he thought an alternate route
along the railroad corridor was bet-
ter than purchasing right of way,

Tonight
"What'd I Say: A Tribute to Ray
Charles," "In My Daughter's Eyes"
by Martina McBride and "Bless the
Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts.
There will also be a medley from
"Sister Act," a medley from
"Grease" and "Seasons of Love"
from "Rent."
Traditional songs include
"Joyful, Joyful," the spiritual
"Elijah Rock" and "Irish Prayer"
based on a traditional Irish folk
lyric.
The cost for the concert is $2 per
person and will cover the cost of the
concert and the overall support of
the two programs.

moving the Gardner church and
two houses and adversely affecting
exit from The Bluffs. "People com-
ing out there have to cross two
lanes of traffic to go south; it's
unsafe," he said.
Other commissioners pointed out
that the preferred route was much
less expensive because of the size
.of.. the, bridge..going over. Charlie
Creek. The alternate route would
require a bridge three times as long,
making the entire project much
more expensive. It was approved 4-
1 with Bryant opposing it.
approved three resolutions
about CF Industries mining. The
first approves annual reviews for
2005 and plans for 2006 for mining
reclamation. Another gives the
company up to an extra 12 months
to complete reclamation in the
north pasture area and a third
releases eight acres in R-6 and 144
in R-8 on which reclamation has
been done. Both were mined before
1993 but processing the releases of
areas reclaimed in a sand/clay mix
were delayed by the hurricanes.
renewed the appointment of
Jama Abbott to the Industrial
Development Authority for another
four years.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 0
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
FLORIDA, IN AND FOF
HARDEE COUNTY
FILE NO.: 252006CP000
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
BURNS, deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
The administration of the e
JIMMIE BURNS, deceased,
date of death was January 2
and whose social security nu
413-32-3451, Is pending in thi
Court for Hardee County,
Probate Division, the add
which is Post Office Drawe
Wauchula, FL 33873. The na
address of the P
Representative and the P
Representative's Attorney
forth below.
All creditors of the deced
other persons having cla
demands against decedent's
including unmatured, contain
unliquidated claims, on whom
of this notice is served must
claims with this Court WITI
LATER OF THREE MONTHS
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PU
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF S
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTI
THEM.
All other creditors of the d
and persons having cla
demands against the dec
estate must file their claims
court WITHIN THREE M
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTI
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
THE TIME PERIODS SET FOI
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PF
CODE WILL BE FOREVER BA
NOTWITHSTANDING TH
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOV
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEi
MORE AFTER THE DECEn
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication
Notice is April 20, 2006.
Personal Representative:
DANIEL L. BURNS
2736 Shorewood Lane
Wauchula, FL 33873
Attorney for Personal Represe
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, PA.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
Telephone: (863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 0650137

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 01
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
FLORIDA, IN AND FOf
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO.: 252006CP000
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
AMELIA MARIE BURNS, also
as AMELIA M. BURNS, decea
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
The administration of the e
AMELIA MARIE BURNS, also
as AMELIA M. BURNS, de
whose date of death was Jan
2006, and whose social secur
ber is 490-64-0284, is pendin
Circuit Court for Hardee,
Florida, Probate Division, the
of which is Post Office Draw
Wauchula, Florida 33873. Th
and address of the P
Representative and the P
Representative's Attorney
forth below.
All creditors of the deced
other persons having cia
demands against decedent's
including unmatured, contin
unliquidated claims, on whorn
:of this notice is served must
claims with this Court WITI
LATER OF THREE MONTHS
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PI
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF S
OF ACOPY OF THIS NOT
THEM.
,All other creditors of the d
aand persons having cla
demands against the dei
estate must file their claims a
court WITHIN THREE M
AFTER THE DATE OF THI
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTI
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILE
IN THE TIME PERIODS SET
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA P
CODE WILL BE FOREVER BA
NOTWITHSTANDING TH
PERIODS SET FORTH ABO
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YE/
MORE AFTER THE DECE
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED

The date of the first public
this Notice is April 20, 2006.
Personal Representative:
DANIEL L. BURNS
2736 Shorewood Lane
Wauchula, FL 33873
Attorney for Personal Repres
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, PA.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 065013"

: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT O
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU
FLORIDA, IN AND FO
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO.: 252006CP00O
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
SUSAN JANE LECLAIR, deci

NOTICE TO CREDITOR
The administration of the c
SUSAN JANE LECLAIR, di
file number 252006CP00O
pending in the Circuit c
Hardee County, Florida,
Division, the address of which
Office Drawer 1749, W
Florida 33873. The name anc
of the Personal Representa
. the Personal Represe
Attorney are set forth below.
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other persons having cl
demands against decedent'
including unmatured, conti
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and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims must file
their claims with this Court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is April 20, 2006.
Personal Representative:
TERRY FRANCIS LECLAIR
34231 May Bird Circle.
Fremont, CA 94555
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, P.A.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 0650137
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25-2006-CA-000113

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA,
f/k/a FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRA-
TION,
Plaintiff,

RTH IN BERNICE WHITE; UNKNOWN
PROBATE SPOUSE OF BERNICE WHITE; THE
RRED. UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES,
E TIME DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES,
E, ANY AND CREDITORS OF KATIE KING,
ARS OR DECEASED, AND ALL CLAIMANTS,
DENT'S PERSONS OR PARTIES, NATURAL
OR CORPORATE, AND WHOSE
EXACT LEGAL STATUS IS
n of this UNKNOWN, CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
KATIE KING, DECEASED, OR ANY OF
THE HEREIN NAMED OR
DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS OR PAR-
TIES\ CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY
RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND
tentative: TO THE PROPERTY HEREIN
DESCRIBED; ELIZABETH REED;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELIZABETH
REED; BERTHA JONES;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BERTHA
JONES; BETTY SELLING; ___
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F THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HENRY
T OF MCIVERY; JEROME V. SELLING;
R RALPH W. SELLING; and all
unknown parties claiming by,
through, under or against the herein
032 named Defendants, who are not
known to be dead or alive, whether
said unknown parties claim as heirs,
known devisees, grantees, assignees,
sed. lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses,
or other claimants; TENANT #1
IS and/or TENANT #2, the parties
intended to account for the person or
state of, persons in possession; CAPITAL
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County, TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS,
address GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS,
er 1749, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF
ie name KATIE KING, DECEASED, AND ALL
personal CLAIMANTS, PERSONS OR PAR-
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AND WHOSE EXACT LEGAL STATUS
lent and IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING', BY,
aims or THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
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ICE ON whose last known address was:
lecedent UNKNOWN
edntm s or YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
with this to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
IONTHS lowing property in HARDEE County,
E FIRST Florida, to-wit:
DWITH- LOTS I1, 12 AND 13, -OF
FORTH BLOCK 2, OF THE LEWIS &
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are required to serve a copy of your
cation of written defenses, if any, to It on DOU-
GLAS C. ZAHM, PA., Plaintiff's attor-
'ney, whose address is 18830 U.S.
Highway 19 North, Suite 300,
Clearwater, Florida 33764, on or
before May 26, 2006 or within thirty
(30) days after the first publication of
this Notice of Action, and file the orig-
ientative: final with the Clerk of this Court at P.O.
Drawer 1749, Wauchula, FL 33873, I
either before service on Plaintiff's
attorney or Immediately thereafter;
otherwise, a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in
the complaint petition.
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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISO10'
Hardee boys tennis had a senior-laden team. In front (left to right) are Gabe Macias, Jacob Crews, Isaac Vasquez, Brentoi
McClenithan and Taylor Lambert; in back, coach Ken Leupold, Boomer Olliff, Josh Ready, Casey Brutus and Robbie Jones; miss-
ng is John Paul Barton. The seniors are McClenithan, Olliff, Barton and Jones.

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COURTESY PHOT&
Hardee girls were mostly younger than their opponents. In front at net (from left), Kaitlin Justice, D. K. Davis, Leanna Himrod and
Amanda Porter; in back, Natalie Green, Rebecca Durrance, Shelby Durrance, Stephanie Knauer, Clara Durrance and coach Ken
eupold. Rebecca Durrance is the lone senior. Davis and exchange student Knauer are the only juniors. ''

Cats Tennis Ends At Districts

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The relatively inexperienced
Hardee tennis teams nevertheless
made a good showing at the Class
2A-District 9 tournament last
week.
"I thought we did very well, con-
sidering that Josh (Ready) was the
only player who had played for
more .than two years. D. K. (Davis)
and Boomer (Olliff) were playing
in their second district tournament
and it was the first for the rest of
them. So, we did pretty well.
Kaitlin (Justice) almost made it to
the semi finals," commented coach
Ken Leupold, who has a lot of tal-
ent coming back next season, espe-
cially on the girls squad.
In the April 17-18 district tourna-
mept'held in Sebring, several play-
ers stepped up to slots unfamiliar to
them.
Ready,.a junior, led off at number
one for the Wildcats, a spot which
he has played all year. He beat
Casey Caldwell of Palmetto 6-2>, 6-
4. Their matches had been really
close the other two times they
played, noted Leupold. In the semi-
finals. Ready lost to number 2 seed
Shagen Babayn of Braden River 6-
4,6-1.
Walter "Boomer" Olliff Jr., a
senior, placed second in his number
wo singles. In the first round, he
beat Adam Danziger of Palmetto 6-
2, 6-0. Then he faced Peter Ymer of
Avon Park and won their semifinal
match 6-7, 7-6, 7-5. In the finals,
Olliff lost 6-2, 6-2 to Cody Gusto
)f Sarasota Booker, the only games
Gusto during the entire tournament,
ioted Leupold.
At number three singles, junior
Casey Brutus stepped in for John
Paul Barton and challenged Evan
Glantz of Booker in a 6-2, 6-2 loss.
'Casey did well for moving into
his spot. Glantz went on to do well
n his next round," said Leupold.
At number four singles, senior
Robbie Jones lost to Avon Park's
'best.player" Phillip Lockhart 6-0,
i-1). "Lockhart was probably the

best for Avon Park this year," com-
mented Leupold.
Senior Brenton McClenithan
played at number five singles, los-
ing to Juan Guerrero of Avon Park
6-1, 6-3.
In the boys number one doubles,
Ready/Olliff beat Babayn/Zach
Klawonn of Braden River 4-6, 7-
5, 6-4. In the semifinals, the Hardee
duo lost 6-4, 6-3 to the Sebring duet
of Antonio Diaz/David Lee.
In the number two doubles, Jones
was joined by freshman Jacob
Crews and lost 6-2, 7-5 to John
Bellemy and Alan Turnquist of
Palmetto 6-2, 7-5. "They had a 5-1
lead in the second set, but just
couldn't finish it," added Leupold.
Hardee girls also had a hard
time. At number one singles, junior
Davis lost to eventual champion
Carla Robinson of Booker 6-1, 6-1
in the opening round.
. At number two, Rebecca
Durrance, the lone girls senior, bat-
tled Jenni Reed of Sebring in a 6-4,
6-1 loss.
At number three, junior
exchange student Stephanie Knauer
went to another commitment.
Freshman Kaitlin Justice moved up
and beat Kristen Walley of Braden
River 6-4, 6-3. "Walley had beaten
her the last time they played," said
Leupold. In the semifinals, Justice
did not go down easily in the 5-7-,
6-2, 6-4 loss to Aimsley Smith of
Booker.
Soph Leanna Himrod lost 6-1, 4-
6, 6-2 in the first round of the num-
ber four singles to Areesha
Muzzafar of Lake Placid.
At number five singles, freshman
Clara Durrance beat Bethany
Martin of Braden River 6-1, 7-6
(six ties) in the first round. In the
semifinals, Durrance lost to Sara
Sebring of Sebring 6-2, 6-1.
In number one doubles,
Davis/Rebecca Durrance lost to top
seed Tristien Brady and Robinson
of Booker 6-1, 6-0.
At number two doubles,
.Justice/Himrod lost.' -to Angee
Carrillo/Kali Olson of Avonh Park 6-

4, 6-1.
Leupold will have a lot of talent
and experience back next season.
For the girls, it will be Davis,
Justice, Himrod, Natalie Green,
Clara Durrance, Shelby Durrance
and Amanda Porter. Green and
Himrod are sophs and Justice,

..
Porter and the two Durrances are
freshmen.
For the Wildcats, Ready will lead
the team again, with classmate
Brutus. Sophomore. Gabe Maciap
and freshmen Crews, Isaac Vasquez
and Taylor Lambert. are expected
back.

Citrus Mutual Endorses Hagel/-

Martinez Immigration Bill

Florida Citrus growers Tuesday
applauded the efforts of U.S.
Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) in
working to bring about comprehen-
sive immigration reform. Florida
citrus growers are encouraging con-
gressional leaders to take action on
the Hagel/Martinez bill when
Congress returns to Washington
next week.
"The Hagel/Martinez bill shows
a clear understanding of the special
needs of Florida's citrus growers,"
said Florida Citrus Mutual Interim
Executive Vice President/CEO Jay
Clark. "We applaud Senator
Martinez for ensuring that the bill
recognizes and meets the unique
challenges faced by citrus growers
and other labor-intensive agricultur-
al industries."
Ag labor has always been viewed
as a special case, and the
Martinez/Hagel Compromise con-
tinues to recognize the differences
and challenges that labor-intensive
agricultural industries face, said
Clark. The compromise includes
the reforms of the 50-year-old H2-
A agricultural worker program to
make it more user friendly and
affordable for all growers. The cur-
rent H2-A program is badly outdat-
ed and only encompasses about 2to
3 percent of the entire agricultural
labor force, said Clark.
Further, the Hagel/Martinez bill
includes a one-time opportunity for
trained and experienced agricultural

workers who lack proper immigra-
tion status to undergo a background
check, pay a substantial fine, p
required commitment to stay in thp
agricultural workforce for at least
three years to eventually earn thp
right to apply for legalized status.,
In addition, the prevailing wagp
employers must pay agricultural
workers will be frozen for the next
three years to allow employers tp
adjust to the new program.
"These are all substantial
improvements over the current out-
dated and badly broken agricultural
worker program," said Clark.
"Comprehensive immigration
reform is vital to Florida's citrus
industry. As a group we are proud
Senator Martinez has taken the lead
on this issue," Clark concluded.
Florida Citrus Mutual, founded in
1948, is the state's largest citrus
grower organization with more thai
10,000 members. The Florida citrus
industry provides a $9.1 billion
annual economic impact to the
state, employs nearly 90,000 people
and provides 650,000 acres of
greenspace. For more information
visit, www.flcitrusmutual.com.

The father who does not teach
his son his duties is equally
guilty with the son who neglect
them.
-Confucius

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April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3B

Dixie Belles

Get Started

Iy JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Youth Sports Dixie
,elles got their season going last
Week.
: The Belles (ages 13-15) started
vlay on Monday, April 17 and had a
double-header on Thursday night.
. The first game of the season was
ast Monday, when the State Farm
.acers won 20-2 over the Crown
.ord Wahoos.
For the Racers, it was leadoff
'batter Kayla Owens with four trips
.around the bases. Kristina Garcia
added three runs and Lola Rivera,
,enoria Shoffner, Jessica Abbott,
Vanessa Garza and Hannah Jacobs
shipped in with twin scores.
3reanna Nellis and Megan
-lenderson each added a run. Other
-)layers for the Racers are Desarea
Newcomb, Emily Starratt and
-arley Franklin.
Ashley Albritton and Lindee
fossmon were the only Wahoos to
;ome around to cross home plate.
Zourtney Buckley, Shelby Dunlap,
'4ikki Beck Jessica Sisum and
Albritton were left on base. Others
playing for the Wahoos are Chelsea
Steedley, Stephanie Peterson,
Michele Beck and Kristen Bergens.
On Thursday evening, the first
game was between the Hardee
Signs Plus Tees Pride and the

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Wahoos. The Pride won 14-2.
Leadoff batter Amber Hines
smacked a pair of hits for the Pride.
She joined Kaitlyn Chason, Paige
Clark, Halley Marshall and
Courtney Chason in circling the
bases twice each. Miranda Powell,
Taylor Hulsey, Chelsea Harris and
Sierra Gee came home once each.
Marisa Shivers and Amaris Garza
did not score in this first game.
Chelsey Steedley and Nikki Beck
were the only Wahoos to cross
home plate. Berman, Rossman,
Buckley, Sisum, Michele Beck,
Albritton, Dunlap and Peterson
were left on base.
The late game was between the
Racers and the Pride, who won 11-
3.,
For the Pride, Kaitlyn Chason,
Courtney Chason and Garza were
twin-tally batters. Hulsey, Gee,
Garza and Kaitlyn Chason each
chipped in with two hits; one of
Garza's was a triple. Hines,
Marshall, Hulsey, Powell and Gee
circled the bases once each. Other
members of the team are Paige
Clark, Chelsea Harris and Marisa
Shivers.
Leadoff batter Abbott tripled for
the Racers. She, Starratt and Shoff-
ner came around to score, while
Rivera, Owens and Nellis were
left on the bases.

COURTESY PHOTO
Jacob Bolin, 9, of Wauchula killed his first Osceola gobbler on
April 15. Jacob is the son of Todd and Millie Bolin. He was hunt-
ing along Horse Creek in Hardee County with his dad. The bird
weighed 20 pounds, had a nine-inch beard and one and a half-
inch spurs.

Inside Out
By Chip Ballard

PLAYING FOR KEEPS?
I? What ever happened to playing marbles? When I was a student at Zolfo
Springs Elementary School, I wore out the knees of many a pair of pants
playing marbles in the dirt under the oak trees in front of the school house.
I We would make a circle in the dirt with a stick or a finger and put three
ibr four marbles apiece in the center of the circle and shape them into a tri-
angle as if we were racking miniature pool balls without a rack.
Then we'd get down on our knees, lean forward, place one palm flat on
the dirt and with the other hand we'd shoot a marble which we called,
appropriately enough, a "shooter" into the triangle of marbles inside the cir-
cle. If we were playing for keeps, which we were not allowed to do at
school, we got to keep the marbles our shooter knocked out of the ring.
A good shooter seemed more valuable to us boys than diamonds. What
good are diamonds to an 8-year-old? You can't play with them or eat them,
so what are they good for? But a good shooter, ah ... with that you could
play for hours, impress your friends, and win their marbles.
A shooter was exactly like any other marble in every way except color.
'olor had absolutely no affect how the marble functioned, except in our
'ninds. But if we truly believed we had a good shooter, we did indeed shoot
better with it.
e The color that made the best shooter was whatever color that happened
lo appeal to us on any particular day. It could be a combination of colors,
or speckled like a robin's egg or spotted like a leopard. But most often the
narbles we chose for shooters were clear with a green, red, yellow, blue -
6r any other color tint. These were called agates (pronounced agg-its). A
1at-eye made a good shooter, too. A cat-eye is an agate with an oblong
shape in its center that resembled a, well, a cat's eye.
There is an art to holding a shooter as surely as there is to holding a
baseball, and it takes many hours, practice to get good at shooting. Keeping
our palm open, you fold in the fingers of your shooting hand, holding the
hooter in the crook of your first finger. Then you tighten the tip of your
thumb behind the folded-up second finger, pressing the thumbnail hard
againstt the marble, then shoot by snapping the thumb from behind the sec-
bnd finger and flipping the shooter forward as fast as you can.
Any time your shooter knocked anther marble out of the ring you got
o shoot again from wherever your marble stopped inside the circle. If your
shooter went outside the circle, you didn't get another shot until your turn
. 'ame 'round again.
?a I don't remember girls playing marbles much. Not that they wouldn't
have been welcome, they would have; I think it was that, back then, most
girls wore skirts or dresses and they didn't want to get down on their bare
knees in the dirt.
a Usually we boys carried our marbles around in the front pockets of our
-pants. But when we packed in so many our pockets began to bulge as if
kWe'd stuffed lumpy grapefruits down in them, we began to carry our mar-
bles around in cigar boxes.
That gave us the idea for another marble game. We cut a hole about as
big around as a nickel in the top of our cigar box, set the box on the ground,
and another kid would stand over it and, holding the marble at his waist and
squinting and taking careful aim, attempt to drop his marble through the
ole into the box. For every marble he got in, he won two; but every one of
is that missed was ours.
If, that is, we were playing for keeps, which was not allowed at school.
Chip Ballard welcomes comments at chipkyle746@earthlink.net.

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4B The Herald-Advocate, April 27, 2006

Step Outdoors
With Michael Kelly

My run of bad luck and misfortune has finally come to an end. I was
able to get my first gobbler of the season on April 15th at the Triple N
Ranch in Osceola County. This was a state-sponsored special opportunity
hunt.
I left Friday afternoon with my dad and youngest brother Jonathan.
After setting up camp we went into the woods just before dark hoping to
hear one gobble from his roost. I started doing some owl hooting and heard
absolutely nothing. I continued walking along a creek bottom listening for
a gobbler to respond.
Finally, I heard one that sounded like it was over a half mile away. It
was nice to hear one, but this bird was on the other side of an almost impen-
etrable bottom. I was able to get him to gobble at me about a dozen more
times so I could zero in on exactly where he was.
Before I left that evening I made my best estimate on where the turkey
was roosted on the other side of the creek and where I could park the next

COURTESY PHOTO
Writer proudly poses with his late-season gobbler harvested
Friday afternoon.
morning to go after it. I made an educated guess and told myself I would
just have to see what happened the next morning. We all went back to camp
and cooked dinner and went to sleep.
I was sound asleep the next morning when my dad woke me up and
said it was already beginning to break day. Somehow the alarm did not go
off; and we overslept and were way behind already. We all threw on some
camouflage and were out of there in less than two minutes.
.We had about a five-minute drive to where I thought we could get to
the bird. When we parked it was starting to get light enough to see. I got out
and hooted one time, and the bird immediately gobbled about 300 yards
away. He was roosted exactly where I thought he was so I had a pretty good
idea of how to hunt him. Jonathan and I eased toward the bird, continuing
to make it gobble so I could keep up with where it was. We snuck in with-
in about 100 yards from the gobbler and backed up against some palmettos
on the edge of an oak hammock. I cut some palmetto fronds and stuck them
in the ground in front of us.
I started calling to the bird, and he would gobble almost every time I
made a sound. I could also hear several hens in front of me and behind me.
Then I heard some wingbeats and saw a hen land on the ground about
60 yards to my left. Five more hens flew down and joined her. Then I heard
a heavy turkey flying and told Jonathan to get ready because the gobbler
just flew down.
He landed right in the middle of all the hens and immediately burst into
strut. Even though Jonathan. had already killed one this season and I had
not, I had already made up my mind I would let him shoot this turkey since
he had never killed a really big one before. As soon as the turkey hit the'
ground Jonathan wanted to know if he could shoot yet, and I told him to
wait because he was a little too far away.
The hens were scratching around feeding, and the gobbler continued to,
strut. I started calling some more, trying to call the hens over to me, hop-
ing the gobbler would follow. The first half of the plan worked as the hens
came up to about eight feet in front of us. The gobbler stayed out about 60
yards and strutted. He gobbled a few times to tell his hens to get back over
to him. There was no doubt who was boss as they immediately walked back
over to him, and the flock walked into the hammock.
The turkeys started walking from our left to right and passed in front
of us at about 60 yards again, and I had to tell Jonathan to just be patient.
The hens started feeding, and the gobbler continued to strut. I was looking
around trying to come up with a plan. There was a fallen-over pine tree
about 25 yards in front of us. I told Jonathan to very slowly crawl up under
the pine tree. Since the turkeys were still only 75 yards away and in plain
view, I told him to move very slowly and if I whistled at him to stop.
He slithered along like a snake, moving ever so slowly. Five minutes

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later he made it to the blown-down tree. The turkeys were still there and
had not seen him. I started calling some more, bringing the birds to within
about 40 yards of Jonathan, but from where he was he could not see them.
The bird kept gobbling and strutting. I could see him perfectly, but Jonathan
still could not. They started moving to the right so I whistled to Jonathan
and tried giving him some hand signals so he would know what the turkeys
were doing.
After about 10 minutes he could finally see them. The gobbler jumped
up onto a different pine tree that had blown down and continued to strut,
walking up and down the trunk of the tree. I saw Jonathan raise his gun. I
didn't think he was actually going to shoot because the bird was too far. He
started to aim, and I tried to get his attention so he would not try a shot from
that far away. He says he didn't hear me, but I think he was just ignoring
me. When the bird turned around Jonathan shot, and the gobbler rolled off
the other side of the tree.
I knew it was a long shot, and he might have just wounded the turkey
so I tried to get up and run over there. The problem was both of my legs had
fallen asleep from sitting in the blind. I pushed myself up and tried to run
and took two steps before I fell on my face. I yelled for Jonathan to go get
him. After about a minute I could feel my legs again so I walked over there,
and the gobbler was dead. We stepped off the distance at 71 yards. He was
shooting a three and a half inch shell, but that was still a really long shot. I
told him if I knew he was going to do that I would have let him try the bird
earlier at 60 yards. Never the less he had his gobbler. I told him next time
to be more patient and let them get a little bit closer. The bird had a 10-inch
beard and inch and a quarter spurs.
With Jonathan's turkey out of the way, they left to go clean it up, and
I went after another turkey I heard gobbling in the distance as we were
working Jonathan's birds. I walked about a half mile and set up in the edge
of a burn. I sat down and called and the bird answered me about 400 yards
away. I got up and moved closer to it.
I set up my decoys and started calling again. I immediately had a hen
answer to my left. I was watching her and heard something to my right. I
looked over, and there was another hen starting right between my two
decoys. The first hen made her way over to the decoys as well. That didn't
go over well at all with the hen already there. She fluffed up, made a noise
I had never heard before, and jumped all over the approaching hen. After
the fight she chased her off. The gobbler never came in so I left to try anoth-
er spot.
I met back up with Jonathan and dad, and we drove to another spot.
We saw three turkeys down the road in front of us so he pulled over. I got
out and tried to get in front of them. I went to the right, walked down about
300 yards, and tried to come back out to the road. I had forgotten there was
a canal along the right side of the road. I could see the turkeys. There were
four gobblers, but I could not get a shot.
I was desperate for a bird and thought the canal was only waist deep,
so I decided to try and cross it. I took my boots off and took my wallet out
of my pocket and eased into the water. After two steps the water was at my
waist. I thought about turning back but kept on. A few more steps and the
water kept getting deeper. By the time I got to the middle I was up to my
shoulders. I was holding my gun over my head and began praying it wasn't
going to get any deeper. It finally started getting shallower again, and I
came out the other side.
I climbed up the canal bank and eased my head up and saw a bright red
head only 20 yards away. I rose up to shoot and as I started to pull the trig-
ger the loose dirt under my feet gave way. I started sliding down the bank
as the gun went off. I got up and only saw three turkeys standing up, then I
spotted the one I aimed at lying on the ground.
What a relief. I finally got one. I was soaking wet and caked up with
dirt and mud from where I slid down the bank, but I had my gobbler. He
wasn't near as big a Jonathan's, but I didn't even care. I would rather he got
the big one anyway.
With one gobbler under my belt I was able to relax, but I still wanted
to get one more. Last Friday afternoon I left work early and headed back to
the woods for one last try at a gobbler. I got to the woods about 5 o'clock
and began hunting.
As I was walking to where I wanted to hunt I spotted a couple of
turkeys about 200 yards away. I was next to a big myrtle bush, so I kneeled
down beside it. The two turkeys quickly turned into four as I saw two oth-'
ers with them, and the good news is they were all gobblers.
I got them headed my way and just had to be patient. It took thejbirds
about 45 minutes before they got real close. I could see three of the bids tb'
my left and saw that they each had about six-icli beards'."I'was hopfigTf6r
a little bit bigger turkey so I was reluctant to shoot one of them. I continued
watching them for about five minutes trying to determine whether I want-
ed to shot one or hold out for a bigger one and risk not getting another
chance this season.
Remember when I first saw the turkeys there were four. I could only
see three now and thought the forth one had wandered off or I just could-
n't see it. I had been kneeling down for almost an hour now, and my knees
were starting to hurt. I started to get in a better position without the three
gobblers seeing me that were still 30 yards in front of me. I pushed myself
up and glanced over to my right.
Twenty yards to my right stood the forth turkey, and it was huge.
Somehow while I was watching the other three this one had slipped in
front of me without me seeing it. It didn't take but a glance for me to
know this was the bird I wanted.
I grabbed my gun, raised and shot. He went down and never moved.
The other three birds walked over to see what just happened to their com-
rade. They must not have cared too much about him because after a few
seconds they began feeding again. After they left I went over to get him.
The bird had a 10 and a quarter-inch beard and one and a half inch spurs.
I started slow but was able to get two in the last eight days of the sea-
son. I guess you could say I really ended my season with a bang. Now that
turkey season is over I can get some work done and start doing some more
fishing. There are only 330 days to wait until turkey season rolls around
again next year. I can't wait.

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Well, readers, spring officially began March 20, but we all know it has
been unseasonably warm and dry for some time. This is a trend that seems.,
likely to continue. Fire-Rescue has responded to an increased number of,
brush fires, not to mention a recent assist to Highlands County for a more-
than 300-acre fire.
So, with that in mind, this month's installment is going to revisit a col-
umn I wrote about a year ago regarding protecting your home from wild- ,
fire.
WILDFIRE AWARENESS '
The Florida Division of Forestry has reported 92 wildland or brush
fires since Jan. 1, with nearly 12,000 acres burned. This figure already rep-
resents nearly half of all wildland fires reported for the entire year in 2005.
Regardless of where you live in Hardee County, there are some practi-
cal steps you can follow to protect your property when wildfire or brush fire
threatens your home.
Create a "defensible space" that measures 30 feet on all sides of your
home.
Remove branches that overhang the roof, providing 6-8 feet of clear-
ance.
Select drought-resistant plants and landscaping materials.
If you are building or remodeling your home, choose ignition-resis-
tant materials.
Keep access to your property open and clear for fire and emergency
vehicles.
Have a fire extinguisher in your home and instruct your family mem-
bers on how to use it.
Obtain a bum permit from the Division of Forestry for any type of
outdoor burning. Consult your local, city, or county government offices for
any regulations or restrictions on open fires.
Some other important things to consider include regular cleaning of
gutters, removal of vines that may be growing on your home, mowing grass'
regularly, and stacking wood at least 100 feet away from your home. For
more information, you can visit www.firewise.org, www.fema.gov or,
http://tlhforwebl.doacs.state.fl.us/PublicReports/ to access reports from the'
Division of Forestry.
If you would like to know more about preventing wildfire, visit us on
the Web at www.hardeecounty.net/eoc or in person at 404 W. Orange St. in!
Wauchula.
AND THE WINNERS ARE ... ,
Last month, the Office of Emergency Management hosted a contest in
recognition of Hazardous Weather Awareness Week. The EOC and, the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) sponsored a poster contest,
for students in grades K-5 and an essay contest for students in grades 9- 12.
The winners are:
K-2 Poster Contest First Place, Tammy Opalek's first-grade class,'
Bowling Green Elementary.
3-5 Poster Contest First Place, Saul Ortiz, Zolfo Springs Elementary]
School; Runner-up, Tara McNabb. I
9-10 Essay Contest First Place, Victoria Arreola, Hardee Senior
High School; Runner-up, Juan Salazar.
11-12 Essay Contest First Place, Kimberly Patarini, Hardee'Senior
High School; Runner-up, Michael Minegar.
These students' work will be featured at public safety presentations and
be on display at the Emergency Operations Center. There were many fine,.
'entries and several of the posters can be seen at the EOCa Congratulations.
to our winners and thank you to everyone who entered.
THE BIRDS
OK, besides being a classic Hitchcock movie, a topic on everybody's !
mind is birds, specifically, the bird flu, AKA AyianInfluenza, .or by its sci--
entific name, HN51. Turn on the'TV, open' a ne sape, or check your-
Internet homepage and you'll likely find somiifig abibl bird flu.' ".' .
Public safety and public health officials in Hardee County recently
completed training on this disease and the potential threat it brings. We
heard truth, rumors and even some outright lies that have been spread about:
this disease. You should know this disease can pose a real threat if it were
to reach the United States.
The big question (two big questions, actually): "When is it going to get
here?" and "Is this the global pandemic I keep hearing about?"
The first is kind of tricky. It would seem the most likely route of entry
into this country would be the flight patterns of migratory birds.' These birds
follow a route that eventually leads them down the Bearing Straight,
through Canada, and on into the United States.
Scientists and health experts have made predictions from months to
years as to when the virus might show up in the United States.
Here is some good news: There is no evidence (yet) of a person-to-per-
son transmission. That is, everyone who caught the disease, was in close
contact with a bird that had the disease. For person-to-persort transmission
to occur the virus will have to mutate but if that happens, it may spread very
rapidly.
The answer to the second question is a little more vague than the. first.
Historically, we humans experience a "global pandemic" every 11.to 39
years or so. By all calculations, it's been 37 years since the last one, so if
you play the numbers, we're due.
According to the World Health Organization, there have been 103 con-
firmed fatalities from Asia to Central Europe since the disease was first
monitored. Not an earth-shattering number, to be sure, but the panic and
attention those 103 cases have brought is being felt in every corner of the
globe. -
Don't run to hills just yet, we've come a long way in 37 years!,
Pharmaceutical research has grown by leaps and bounds, basic sanita-
tion and cleanliness practices have improved drastically and, as species go, g
we're a pretty rugged bunch. If we are faced with this virus, it will have far- ,
reaching consequences and result in long-lasting changes to our very exis- f'
tence, that is a fact.
You can be sure your public safety and health officials in Hardee.
County are working on plans to deal with this virus if it comes here. You can
learn more about Avian Influenza by visiting the World Health Organization
Web site at http://www.who.int/en/.
TIP OF THE MONTH
When washing your hands, use warm water, soap and scrub fdr at least !
30 seconds. Don't forget your nails and the back ofyour.hands. The friction !
created by rubbing your hands helps kill the germs. Don't want to count to :
30? Sing "Happy Birthday" (out loud if you like!) twice before rinsing. ;
Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you.

Results.

April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 5B

Spring Cabaret Dinner Monday

The Hardee Senior High School.
Cabaret, under the direction of
David Radford, will present its
Spring Cabaret this coming
Monday night.
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.,
with the program commencing at 7.
The cabaret will be held at the
Panda Restaurant on U.S. 17 South-
bound in Wauchula.
It will be packed with popular
jazz numbers such as "They Can't
Take that Away from Me," "Cry Me
a River," "Hard-Hearted Hannah

(the Vamp of Savannah)," "Since I
Fell for You," "The Frim Fram
Sauce," "How About You?" and "A
,Jazz Blessing," based on a tradi-
tional Irish blessing.
Also included are "Under the
Boardwalk," a medley of Rodgers
& Hammerstein On Broadway,
."My Guy," "Calendar Girl,"
"Unchained Melody," "Brown-
Eyed Girl" and "Seasons of Love"
from "Rent."
Solos by Cabaret members Ryan
Abbott, Ryan Benavidez, Amanda

Coker, and Kimberly Patarini and
director Radford will round out the
evening.
The event will conclude with
recognition of the Cabaret's senior
members, and the farewell song
"Friends."
The cost for the program is $15,
which covers the meal, drink, tax,
tip and the evening's entertainment.
Call Radford at the high school,
773-3181 ext. 23'0, for tickets.
Tickets will also be available at the
door.

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Attorney for City of Wauchula
Clifford M. Ables, III, P.A.
202 West Main Street
Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafAer Ordinane nurpber
2006-06A willbe 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 8th day of May, 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 2006-06A

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES LOCATED AT 1044 SOUTH FLORIDA
AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS THE FINR II, INC., PARCEL, FROM COUNTY
"F-R FARM RESIDENTIAL" TO CITY "C-1 COMMERCIAL"; 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 one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its
programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the
Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at
(863) 773-3131.

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Clifford M. Ables, III, P. A.
202 West Main Street, Suite #103
- Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for the City of Wauchula

s/Crissv Abbott
CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

COURTESY PHOTO
Cabaret members at Hardee Senior High School will perform in a dinner concert Monday nig t.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2006-05

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number
2006-05 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 8th day of May, 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. 2006-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS (d) AND (e) OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
OF WAUCHULA PENSION PLAN TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CLARIFY THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; 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 Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.

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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.

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO
THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance
, Number 2006-06 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second reading
at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 8th day of May, 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 2006-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 5 ACRES LOCATED AT
1044 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS THE FINR II,
INC., PARCEL, INTO THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA WITH A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
C-1 AND A FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) DESIGNATION OF
COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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

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

s/Clarissa Abbott

CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
202 West Main Street, Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for the City of Wauchula

6B The Herald-Advocate, April 27, 2006

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or PB&J
Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mixed
Vegetables, Applesauce, Roll, Fruit
Snack) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun or
Hot Dog on a Bun (Salad Tray,
French Fries, Juice, Birthday Cake,
Ice Cream) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Pocket,
Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Cowboy Macaroni (Salad Tray, Pinto

Beans, Peaches, Juice, Roll) and
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Pig in a Blanket or
Chicken Fryz (Salad Tray, Fresh
Potatoes, Pears, Jell-O, Roll) and
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scambled
Eggs w/Cheese, Buttered Toast,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a bun or
Fish Sandwich (Salad Tray, Potato
Rounds, Broccoli, Applesauce,
Juice) and Milk

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or PB&J
Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza
(Tossed Salad, Mixed Vegetables,
Pasta Salad, Applesauce, Fruit
Snack, Roll) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun or

FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE

For the week ended April 20, 2006:

At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,876 compared to
last week 6,876 and 6,895 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: compared to last week, slaughter
cows and bulls were steady, feeder steers and heifers were 1.00 to 2.00
lower.

Feeder Steers:

Feeder Heifers:

. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 140.00-200.00;
300-400 lbs., 120.00-155.00; and
400-500 lbs., 110.00-137.50.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 130.00-180.00;
300-400 lbs., 110.00-138.50; and
400-500 lbs., 102.00-124.00

Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs., 85-90 percent, 42.00-49.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs., 54.00-67.00.

There is no more intrepid explorer than a kitten.
-Jules Champfleury

Hot Dog on a Bun or Cheese Pizza
(Lettuce & Tomato, French Fries,
Birthday Cake, Ice Cream, Juice)
and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni or Deli
Turkey Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza
(Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans &
Ham, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Juice,
Roll) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Pig in a Blanket or
Chicken Fryz or Cheese Pizza
.(Tosses Salad, Fresh Potatoes,
Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Jell-O,
Pears, Roll) and Milk
FRIDAY
.Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs w/Cheese & Ham, Buttered
Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or
Pepperoni Pizza or Fish Sandwich
(Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli, Veggie
Cup, Applesauce, Juice, Whole
Kernel Corn) and Milk

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets (Tossed
Salad, Savory Rice, Mixed
Vegetables, Squash, Applesauce,
Juice, Roll) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered
Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Fresh Potatoes,
Broccoli, Macaroni Salad, Birthday
Cake, Ice Cream, Juice) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni
(Tossed Salad, Green Beasn, Pinto
Beans & Ham, Fruit Snacks,
Peaches, Roll, Juice) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Garden Peas, Whole
Kernel Corn, Rosy Pear Dessert,
Juice) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Fish Sandwich (Tossed
Salad, Potato Rounds, Broccoli
Normandy, Cole Slaw, Strawberries,
Pound Cake, Juice) and Milk

Ponytails Softball Under Way

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
After two weeks of playing soft-
ball, there is no clear leader in the
Ponytails softball division.
The Ponytails, girls 10 to 12
years old, play at the Recreation
Complex off Altman Road north of
the high school three nights per
week. After the second week, there
has been one tie, and no team with-
out at least one loss.
Action started on April 10 with a
game between the Tampa Electric
Co. (TECO) Pride and the Peace
River Growers Racers. The Pride
won 6-3.
Kayla Powell paced the Pride
with three trips around the
bases.Emma Marshall, Penny
McGuire and Amanda McNabb
each added a run. Stranded on the
bases were Brittany Dunlap and
McGuire. Other Pride players are
Kaitlyne Rowe, Brea Farrer, Kelsey
Powell, Summer Sisum, Kayla
Garay, Kayla Nichols and Ashley
Trone.
Leadoff batter Caryssa Johnson,
Kayla Knight and Sierra Coronado
were the Racers who came around
to cross home plate. Kaitlyn
Thomas, Gemi Saunders, Lacey
McClenithan, Katelyn Hines and
Knight were left on base. Other
Racers are Cassidy Knight, Brooke
Knight, Hailey Andrews, Savannah
Selph and Sabrina Hernandez.
In the April 11 game, the
Dragons downed the Racers 13-10.
Karlee Henderson and Alexandra
Maddox were twin-tally batters for
the Dragons. Courtney Parks,
Elvira Servin, Taylor Pohl, Brooke
Conley, Amber Hernandez, Abigail
Vargas, Megan Hartman and
Angela Huecheroth each crossed
home plate once. Other Dragons
are Kendall Gough, Kourtney
Henderson and Angelica Florez.
For the Racers, it was Kayla
Knight with two trips around the
bases. Saunders, Thomas, Selph,
Andrews, Brooke Knight,
Coronado, Hines and Smith added
the other runs.
The April 13 game between the
Pride and Wahoos was a barn-burn-
er, with the Wahoos winning 8-7.
Leadoff batter Arissa Camel
scored all three times she got on

.base for the Wahoos. Kate Krause
added a pair of tallies and Emily
Hughes, Millie Jones and
SarahBeth Albritton had solo
scores. Taylor Bolin was stranded
twice. Other players for the
Wahoos are Samanatha Schnable,
Alexandria Ullrich, Holly Hughes,
Emily Albritton, Brooke Samuels,
Carleigh Coleman and Kimberly
Ellis.
For the Pride, Rowe and Sisum
each had twin trips to home plate.
Powell, Marshall and Dunlap
scored once each.
On April 17, the Racers ran over
the Wahoos 24-2.
Kayla Knight and Cassidy
Knight each were four-score batters
for the Racers. Andrews and Selph
added three runs each, and Thomas,
Johnson and Smith circled the
bases twice apiece. Saunders,
Brooke Knight, Coronado and
Hines crossed home plate once
each.
For the Wahoos, it was hard get-
ting a hit against Kayla Knight.
Samuels and Hughes managed to
come home, but Schnable,
Coleman, Jones, SarahBeth
Albritton were left on base.
The April 18 game ended in an
11-11 tie when time ran out.
For the Dragons, Karlee and
Kourtney Henderson, Gough,
Parks, Servin, Huecheroth, Vargas
and Hernandez all scored, with
Karlee Henderson, Parks and
Servin getting twin trips to home
plate.
For the Pride, McGuire, Kayla
Powell and Rowe were two-score
batters. Sissum, Farrer, Kelsey
Powell, Marshall and Trone came
around to cross home plate once
each.

In the early game last Thursday,
the Wahoos beat the Dragons 10-5.
SarahBeth Albritton, Jones,
Holly Hughes and Krause were all
twin-tally batters for the Wahoos.'-
Camel and Coleman chipped in
with a run apiece and Samuels,
Bolin, Schnable and Ullrich were
stopped short of getting to home"
plate. '
Gough, Parks, P6hl, Kourtney,
Henderson and Florez each put a':
single score on the board for the
Dragons. Karlee Henderson,'-
Servin, Brooke Conley, Hartman
and Vargas were not able to get'
home.
The late game Thursday was an
8-0 shutout for the Racers over the-
Pride.
Andrews and Saunders were their
only Racers to come home twice.
,Hernandez, Thomas and Kayla.!
Knight added a run apiece.
For the Pride, Dunlap and Trone
were the only batters to get on base.,

PU LSH R 9

INVITATION TO BID
The City of Wauchula will be accepting bids for a 230KW
Stationary standby generator. For further information please call'
Jim Hay at (863)773-3115. Bids are to be submitted to the office'
of City Clerk, Wauchula Administrative Complex, 126 S. 7th Ave,
Wauchula, FL 33873, with the outer envelope sealed and clearly'
marked "Bids Generator". Bids will be accepted until 1:00,
p.m., Monday, May 8, 2006 at which time they will be opened and
read aloud. The City of Wauchula reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids. 4:20,270

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

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

Amendment #06-04-SS: A change of the official future land use
classification specifically changing the future land use classifications
from County "Agricultural" to City "Single Family Residential" for a
parcel of land designated as the Roberts Parcel:

A public hearing will be held on May 8th at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance
2006-10 OB 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 be heard as to any and all matter pertinent to the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Comments to Amendment #06-04-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
are 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 the City of Wauchula
202 West Main Street, Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO
THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public' hearing ill be held and thereafter Ordinance
Number 2006-10 will be presented to the City Commission for approval upon the first reading at
City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 8"~ day of May, 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 2006-10

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 10.02 ACRES LOCATED
AT THE CORNER OF TERRELL ROAD AND LOUISIANA AVENUE,
DESIGNATED AS THE ROBERTS PARCEL, INTO THE
INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
WITH A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF FR-FARM RESIDENTIAL
AND A FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) DESIGNATION OF SFR-
,.. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.

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

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

s/Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire City of Wauchula
202 West Main Street, Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for the City of Wauchula

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Over The Fence
By Dr. Ross A. Hendry

I'

THE END OF THE TRAIL FOR KING KONG
Over the last six months or so I have written a lot about my Uncle King
Kong and the influence he had in my life when I was just a kid. Uncle Kong
had a heart attack when he was irs late 40s and was incapacitated to the
point where the only way he coui ,.aO.'on was mentally and not as the
man he had always been. -
There were so many times wheni- le Kong would come by the house
and say, "Come on, go with me boy," and he would take me to visit old
friends, or to the woods, like the time when I killed my first turkey, or to a
rodeo where he spent most of the money he won in the bulldogging event
to buy me a pair of cowboy boots.
His personality just naturally attracted people, and when I grew up and
went off to school I ran into people from Georgia, Alabama and all over
Florida who knew him and were good friends of the man they all knew as
King Kong.

S ong Smith shown In 1959 photo with son Clay.
It was my privilege to visit with him about five days before he died
,there at the old house., He was laying up in bed in a pair of shorts, and his
massive frame was reduced down from about 285 pounds to 200 pounds or
';less and he was just a shell of his former self.
We talked about a lot of things, but I remember so well what he told
me. He said, "Son, I don't want to live like this. I am not afraid to die. I am
at peace with my destiny and my. faith.' Then he added, "The only thing sad
about dying is leaving this pretty woman and these three wonderful chil-
dren."
We talked a little longer'that afternoon, and the following Friday
Kong's cows were gathered and put in the pens. He insisted on going to the
cowpens to watch, and it was there that he had a massive heart attack and
died, doing what he had always loved to do. He was a.man who was known
for making his own decisions about what he did in life, and he had a lot of
-influence about everything that happened around him, be it right or wrong.

Look On The Bright Side
By David Kelly

GOB; LE UP
Spring gobbler season closed -n Sunday, April 23. (Since I'm writing
this ahead of that date some things could'change, but my totals most likely
won't.)
I don't know about you, but I've been seeing turkey everywhere. And
I do mean everywhere. A lot of people I talk to have seen a lot of turkeys,
too. Which, if you are in the Kelly family or connected in some way, means
one thing: a bad spring for our wives.
It's kinda like putting free nfame-brand shoes or Louis Vuitton hand-
bags out in the front yard of the neighbor's house and telling your wife,
"No, you can't go over there and touch those hand bags or try on those
shoes, even if they are free." ,
Anyway, back to turkey hunting or seeing.
I've seen turkeys at the Sanford Mall. Seriously, at a retention pond on
the other side of the mall there was a torn with a seven- or eight-inch beard
just a-strutting while'I was at a traffic light. I saw one near the Florida
Turnpike and I-4 intersection. I thought it might try to commit suicide and
even slowed my truck to 55, but it changed its mind at the last second and
stayed on the grass. Later that same day I was getting off the 417 by
Orlando International Airport, and I couldn't believe it! Just off in a field
less than 150 yards away stood three gobblers and six hens enjoying life.
Later I saw three of those same birds at 250-plus yards, feeding off into
some woods. I've also seen turkeys at various other places on the..417 in
Orlando. Once I saw a flock of 20 and almost thought about turning around,
since they were less than 100 feet off the road, but I was off to Wauchula to
go, of all things,'turkey hunting!
So my wife thinks I hallucinate a lot about"turkeys. She thinks I'm
crazy that, for one, I can tell her what kind of bird I see going 65 mph down
a road at 200 yards. She says, "He'll look out there and go 'there's a blah,
blah, blah with a blah blah' and I can't see anything. I think he's just see-
ing stuff." I have been known to call a blowing black bag a gobbler, I'll
admit it. But, I've also seen a lot of game others wouldn't because most
people watch the road when they drive.
Back to this turkey season. I was a part of five turkeys being killed,
three of which I helped call in, one I actually shot. I got a bird with a 10.5-
inch beard on opening morning about 1-1/2 hours into the hunt. About 45
minutes later I called in an 8.5-inch bearded bird for my brother. Later in

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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

e 'City Wauchula, Florida, proposes to change thei ieo land the are
shown in the map in the advertisement. The change proposed in an amendment to the Wauchula
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map for the City of Wauchula.

Amendment #06-05-SS: A change of the official future land
use classification specifically changing the future land use
classifications from "Farm Residential" to "Commercial" for a parcel
of land designated as the FINR II, Inc., Parcel:

A public hearing will be held on May 8th at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance
2006-06B will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second reading at City
Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, at which public hearings all parties and
interested citizens may appear and be heard as to any and all matter pertinent ,to the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Comments to Amendment #06-05-SS may be made
orally at the hearing or in writing if submitted on or before the hearing dates.

0 A copy of the proposed amendment to. the Comprehensive Plan, may be inspected b,
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
are 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.

INTERESTEDTPARTIES MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD AT SAID HEARING.

Clifford M: Ables, III, Esquire.
Attorney for the City of Wauchula
202 West Main Street, Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

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

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

Amendment #06-06-SS: A change of the official future land
use classification specifically changing the future land use
classifications from "Single Family Residential" to "Commercial" for
a parcel of land designated as the Boxing Santa, LLC, Parcel:

SA public hearing will be held on May 8th, at 6:00 P.M., and thereafter Ordinance
2006-09 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 be heard as to any and all matter pertinent to the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Comments to Amendment #06-06-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 b
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
are 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 the City of Wauchula
202 West Main Street, Suite 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873

s/ Clarissa Abbott
CLARISSA ABBOTT, City ClerI
City of Wauchula

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I believe he took that philosophy with him right to his death bed. He
had made a decision about how he would leave, and he refused to alter the
course right up to that last day.
I am sure that Uncle Kong's funeral was. the largest service I ever
attended at New Hope Baptist Church. The church house was full, and there
were probably -more than 300 cowboys, young and old, outside milling
around who couldn't even hear the service, but they were there showing
their respect.
I talked to Bill Williams, an old cowboy from Arcadia, and he told me
about working when he was just a boy on a cow crew with Uncle Kong. He
said they went on a one-week cattle drive that started over where Interstate
75 is now and went all the way through Babcock Ranch. They had essen-
tially penned cows across a hundred thousand acres of land that is known
as the Webb area.
The cowboys at the funeral that day were there because they liked and
respected Kong. The King of the Cowboys was gone.

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April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7B

the season I called in a beard with a 9.5-inch beard for a friend, and then set
up another friend in a spot where he killed two turkeys on consecutive days
under the same tree. Two other brothers killed a bird and one brother limit-
ed out with two birds, one being a 10.5-inch beard. And my dad toppled
another Osceola to join in the fun. ..,
With so much success, we decided it would be a good year to reinstate:
the Nana hunt. For those of you who don't know, Nana is my mother-in-
law. I'll leave out her full name so her privacy will be kept intact (ha-ha!).
So we ventured out one morning this spring, Pop, Nana and me. All
was well until we started dealing with bullets and guns, but back to that part
later.
We woke up on time, left on time and got in the blind all on time. We
sat quietly, very quietly, some of us were so quite I could have sworn I
heard a bear growling, but off in the distance their was this.annoying hawk
screeching before daylight so it was hard to tell if it was a bear or not.
As day broke no gobbles were heard and no birds were talking, so I
started yelping and clucking in hopes of finding a partner in passion to
come within range for a chance meeting, in hopes of having dinner later at
my place.
After an hour or so I heard that bear sound again, and thought it was
Pop's stomach growling. Instead our guest hunter for the morning, Nana,
had fallen asleep, but as Pop pointed out she was being precisely still and
almost quiet. Anyway, off in the distance I started hearing some clucking'
and putting in a rhythm that didn't sound like a pilaeted woodpecker or any
other song bird, but maybe a turkey answering me.
Sure enough, within a minute a lone hen, so I thought, came walking.
straight toward us. I first saw her at 100 yards or more, and told Nana to
wake up in case it was a jake. She wasn't, of course, and Ms. Hen fed at
about 25 yards, clucking and looking to see if any of the three turkeys in the
blind would come out and play, but none of us moved. She started to walk
away to about 40 yards and that's when I saw him.
The gobbler was about 20 yards directly to my right and Nana's right,
and Pop's right. His.head was bright red, but he was as silent as the night
before Christmas. He had seen us, I was sure. I kept whispering, "Shoot,
Nana, shoot!" She said she couldn't find the safety and Pop whispered
something about firearms training and I said to myself, "I better shoot that
bird." .
As the bird approached the 40-yard mark I realized the gun in my lap,
didn't ever have a shell jacked into the chamber, so Ms. Hen and Mr,
Gobbler met up at, about 60 yards and, I assume, made that dinner reserva-
tion without me.
Nana inquired as to why Pop didn't shoot. His gun had a shell jammed
and was left in the truck; mine, well, you already know about that. Nana
quipped, "Well, I guess there's no hope for getting my first gobbler when,
I'm hunting with Barney Fife I and Barney Fife II."
All I could do was Look On The Bright Side: I had a great column and
a giant gobbler to chase after next year. Thanks, Nana, you're a champ. We
will get one for you next year.

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Cats Win

20th Game

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats may have
set a new season record when they
came from behind to win at Fort
Meade last Thursday night.
The Cats ended the regular sea-
son with a 20-7 record, perhaps the
first time a Wildcat team has posted
20 wins. No baseball coach in
recent history can recall a 20-win
season and years ago teams did not
play that many games a season.
The come-from behind wins on
Tuesday and Thursday nights and a
strong outing on Wednesday pro-
pelled the Cats into this week's
Class 4A-District playoffs on a
good note. Second-seed Sebring
and seventh-seed Sarasota Booker
squared off on Monday evening
and the third-seeded Cats were in
the late game Tuesday against
sixth-seeded Braden River.
In the Tuesday early game fifth-
seeded Palmetto and fourth-seeded
DeSoto tangled. Top-seeded Avon
Park, the host school, drew an
early-round bye and will meet ear-
lier winners in the semi-final round.
HARDEE 5, LEMON BAY 4
Player Of The Game

10

#44 Lance Benavides
The Wildcats had "a gut check"
as they had to score in the home
half of the seventh inning to win
over the Lemon Bay Manta Rays
last Tuesday. The Rays are 6-2 in
Class 4A District T11. 'Jiiiori h'iirler
Lance Benavides went the distance
in getting the 5-4 victory.
Neither team scored in the first
inning. Lemon Bay was retired one,
two, three and a Weston Palmer sin-
gle up the middle went for naught
for the Cats.
The Manta Rays got on the board
in the second stanza. Ryan Brew
smacked a double to deep right
field.. An error on an Orlando
Menendez hit brought Brew around
to score. A Brad Gilliard hit to right
field left him on base for the Cats.
An error on an Ashton Boyer hit
in the top of the third did no further
damage. Hardee forged in front in
the bottom of the third. With one
away, Palmer, Jarrett Benavides,
Will Krause and Robbie Abbott all
fouled off pitches until they drew a
walk. Abbott's walk, of course,
pushed Palmer home. A wild pitch
allowed Jarrett Benavides to cross
home plate and a Lance Benavides
sacrifice fly to deep right field plat-
ed Krause. Hardee led 3-1.
Neither team scored in the
fourth. Menendez was stranded for
the Manta Rays in the top of the

fifth. Hardee picked up an insur-
ance run when Jarrett Benavides
was safe on a dropped third strike,
stole second, went to third on a
wild pitch and came home on a
balk. It was 4-1.
The game rocked quickly
through the sixth inning. The Cats
left Briant Shumard on base after
he had singled to right field.
Action picked up in the seventh
inning, when an error put Brew
aboard, Mendendez singled and
Corey Phillips homered to tie the
game 4-4.
Hardee heroics came in the home
half of the seventh. Pinch hitter
Justin Altman fouled off a pair of
pitches on a 3-2 count to finally
draw a walk. Chris Bigelow went in
to run. The Manta Rays changed
pitchers. Palmer worked for a walk.
After an infield huddle, Jarrett
Benavides came to the plate. A
pickoff attempt at second went into
the outfield and Bigelow slid under
the tag at third. Palmer was safe at
second. After hitting a couple of
fouls, Benavides struck out
With the infield in playing
against a bunt, Krause instead
ripped a shot up the middle to bring
Bigelow home with the winning
tally.
"It was a great win, to have the
game, have it taken away and come
back to win. It was a gut check, a
test of willingness," said coach
Steve Rewis.

AUBURNDALE 10, HARDEE 6
Player Of The Game

#42 Robbie Abbott
On Senior Night, Hardee had the
unenviable task of -facing the
Auburndale Bloodhounds. Earlier
in the day, seniors Jason Griffin and
Tyler Crews had signed scholar-
ships with Warner Southern
College.Griffin had a .320 average
and Crews was at .393 with an on-
base percentage of .448.
Hardee had six of its own seniors
to honor in pre-game ceremonies
along with their parents. Brad
Gilliard, Jarrett Benavides, Robbie
Abbott, James Basey, Justin
Altman and statistician Bill
Shackelford were introduced with
comments on the highlights df their
careers and future plans.
The Hardee Air Force Junior
ROTC made its final pre-game
color guard appearance. Major
Omar Panatoja carried the
American flag, Sgt. Roberto
Hernandez the Florida state flag,
and Sgt. Sara Salinas the Air Force
flag. The guards were Sgt. Jose
Rodriguez and Sgt. Tyler Harvard.

PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
Six seniors who will pace Hardee during district playoffs were honored on Senior Night; (from left), statistician Bill Shackelford,
catcher Justin Altman, first baseman Robbie Abbott, right fielder Brad Gilliard, pitcher James Basey and utilityman Jarrett
Benavides.

Senior pitchers, Donnie Renton
for Auburndale and James Basey
for Hardee went at it. The
Bloodhounds had the early success
as T.J. Herstine doubled to right
center just over the glove of second
sacker Krause. J. R. Robbins safe
on a bunt single and there were run-
ners on the corners. Basey struck
out Josh Clark and Reese Norris.
With two down, Griffin singled to
left to score both teammates.
Renton gave up only a Krause
walk in the home half of the first.
In the second, the Bloodhounds
were three up, three down. For the
Wildcats, Lance Benavides singled
to center field and Shumard
smacked a shot to left field. A.
strikeout and double play ended
Hardee's threat.
A solo hofi e?'y-ZlhrF cleared
the left field fence and put
Auburndale up 3-0. In the bottom
of the third,,'Hardee left a pair of
Cats stranded. Palmer singled to
left and Jarrett Benavides drew a
walk.
On to the fourth, another three
up, three down for the
Bloodhounds. In the home half of
the inning, hits by Lance
Benavides, Gilliard and Altman
were followed by a hit by Palmer
and brought a new pitcher to the
mound. He induced a pair of
ground-outs, but Hardee had tied
the score 3-3.
Auburndale could not score in
the top of the fifth, giving Hardee
the chance to take the lead. Abbott
.led off with a double to deep left
field and Josh Mayer became the
pinch runner. A wild pitch and
Shumard hit up the middle gave
Hardee a 4-3 advantage.
It didn't last long as the
Bloodhounds bounced back with a
vengeance. A walk, double pair of
singles and hit batsman led to a
pitching change 'for Hardee with
junior reliever Krause getting the

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nod. A fielder's choice error, single
and walk occurred before the final
pair of outs. By the time the dust
settled, 11 batters had come to the
plate and six had scored. It was 9-4.
Hardee didn't get any tallies in the
home half of the inning.
An error, dropped third strike
and RBI single gave Auburndale, an
insurance run in the top of the sev-
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Hardee tried to rally. With one
away, Abbott slashed another dou-
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bled to deep right center. Going
after it full blast, Herstine ran into
the outfield fence and suffered deep
i suts to his left eye and neck. After
.,4iPe delay to tend to him and replace

him in center field, Gilliard drilled
a shot up the middle and went to
second on the overthrow trying to
get Shumard at home. He was safe.

The final out ended the game, but
Hardee had narrowed the deficit to
10-6.
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Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Sna Main & W. Centra.
Sunday AM Worship..........1...10:30 a.m
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
" Wed. Prayer Meeting ................7:00 p.m.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
,.. ~ Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17 .-375-2253
>' Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
'. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................. 6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................._11:00 a.rs.
Youth Fellowship....................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study....................7:00p.m.

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m
HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionll:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m.
Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............1...11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH-
607 Palmetto St.
Church School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p.m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ....................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .............7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m.

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..................7:30 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN'

PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295
Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico ..................6:30 p.m.

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................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..............60:00 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 ..... ................1:00 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 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:....6100 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m.

CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447"
:Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning-Worship....::::::..:7...11:00ra.m. -
Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m.,
Wed. Evening Worship ............7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service .................... 11:00 a.m..
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will 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.
Wed. Night Bible Class ............7:00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month............4:00 p.m.!
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting .................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Priesthood 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School 10:00:a.m.
Sunday Morning....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night...:..................7:30 p.ni.
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service................11:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............... 7:30 p.m.
Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath ....7:30 p.m.
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7:30 p.m.

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 .... ............. 6:00 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.
Predicapion 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 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ... ............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................. 7:00 p.m.
FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ .
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities ............6:00 p:m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH '"
1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386.
Sunday School 900 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.m.

THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service.......:..............1... 0:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.................7:00 p.m.
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ....................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Night Dinner..................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL, M.I.
903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz
Martes 7:30 9:00 p.m.
Viernes 7:30 9:00 p.m.
Domingo..............11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Evening ......................7:30 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.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...............:..7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA

NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH.,,
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N..8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training..............6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ...... .....7 :00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............:......6:45 p.m.

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ............... ....11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................;6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday .................5:00 p.m.

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

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

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ......... 7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) .........5:00 p.m.
\ (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish) ................... 7:00 a.m.
(English) 8:30 a.m.
... panish ... ........ :00,a.m ,
(Creole) 1:00 p.m.
Daily:Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m.
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship............. 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service ........ 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .... ..... 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Study ..... 7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Worship ........ 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School ... ... ...... 10:00 a.m.
Church .. . .. . 10:00 a.m.
Youth Service . . .... ...6:00 p.m.
Evening Service ........ .. .7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:30 p.m.

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

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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 ............ 11:00 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 & FT.H. ........ 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH.
: Soulh Hoj. 17 -,494.5456
Sunday School ...... ...... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....... 7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Worship ................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening .................. 6:06 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet..... 7:00 p.m.

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

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m.
5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735.8600
Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m:
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.mn
Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship . ....... 7-9 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 Soulth 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.

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In 1853 an immigrant arrived in
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There was none to be found.
Instead of singing the blues, he
thought of selling newspapers. He
borrowed a table, obtained the
papers on a commission basis,
and set up his newsstand in front
of a ritzy hotel.
He was criticized and con-
demned, but August Brentano
kept on. And he became one of
the best-known booksellers in the
United States.
Faith can turn trials into
triumphs. Hope can change
gloom into gladness. Love can
transform despair into delight.
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on hopping.

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protection, but none of them can protect our well being like a
personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. In Joshua 24:17b
we read, "He protected us on our entire journey and among all the
nations through which we traveled."
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April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3C

First baseman Robbie Abbott was flanked by his parents Robert
and Robin Abbott.

Right fielder Brad Gilliard was accompanied by his parents
Lamar and Joy Gilliard.

Pitcher James Basey was escorted by his parents Steve and
Ann Basey.

Team captain Jarrett Bena
Benavides were all smiles.

Catcher Justin Altman came with parents Marty and Jean
Altman.

Statistician Bill Shackelford paused with his parents Gerald and
Dee Shackelford.

Si-erstine, \vho expect
with Florida Southern
shortly, was up and mov
time the game ended.
"We left some runner
early. They came alive in
Against a good team,
back to take the lead bi
proud of our effort," said
HARDEE 9, FORT M
Player Of The Ga

#24 Cody Gullatt
This game against nor
Fort Meade was one of r
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his own child.
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The sun, with all the
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dependent on it, can S
a bunch of grapes as
nothing else in the
to do.

CATS
Continued From 1C
so sign swings. In pre-game ceremo'
i. College seniors J.J. Escobar, Brian Kirk
ing by the Kyle Harler were honored anc
Miner crowd was excited.
rs on base Junior Jake Spencer took
i the sixth. mound for Hardee and had a b
we battled a rocky start. After Hardee ,
riefly. I'm three up, three down against IV
Rewis. lefty Ricky Baines, Fort M,
plated three runs. Trevor Sp
EADE 5 singled and went to second c
ime ground-out sacrifice. Escobar
hit by a pitch. Kirk plated Sp
with a sacrifice and Harler
Escobar home. Dustin Selph h
deep short to bring Harler ii
pickoff attempt went awry
Selph getting to third. Tryin
come home Selph was out al
plate on a good relay.
Hardee cut the Fort Meade
to 3-2 with a pair of scores ir
B W ~top of the second. Abbott was

out on a Lance Benavides field
choice. Shumard repeated tha
take Benavides out. Then so
more catcher Gullatt single
right center to put runners or
then rival corners. Cody Greene followed
momentum with a hard hit off the first t
man's reaching glove, brin
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" 4ardee also'liiad nio scoring until
the top of the sixth. Another Gullatt
singled was wasted in the fourth
inning and one by Palmer went for
naught in the fifth. In the sixth,
Hardee batted around. Abbott led
off with a hit which dropped into
short right field. Mayer went in to
run for Abbott and got to second on
a balk. He raced home on a Lance
Benavides hit which skipped past
the shortstop.
After a high pop fly-out, Gullatt
banged a shot toward the shortstop.
He elected to go to second and
missed the throw, allowing it to go
into the outfield. Starting catcher
Justin Altman, being rested for the
districts, came in as designated hit-
ter and hit a slow shot off third. By
the time the fielder got it, all three
runners were safely on base. Chris
Bigelow came up and doubled to
deep right center to bring two Cats
home and make it 5-5. Palmer was
intentionally walked to load the
bases. After a strikeout, a pop foul
left the bases stacked with Cats.
After a hit batsman, to start the
home half of the sixth, Krause went
to the mound in relief and induced
three consecutive outs.
Hardee busted loose in the top of
the seventh. Abbott fouled off
pitches until drawing a walk. Lance
Benavides dropped a fly in short
right center to put two aboard. A
Shumard shot in front of second
base was muffed and loaded the.
bases. Gullatt brought Abbott home
with a sacrifice fly. On the over-
throw Benavides came.home.
An Altman hit put runners on the
corners. Altman stole second while
Bigelow was at bat. Palmer singled
to left field to bring Shumard and
Altman home. When the final out
occurred, Hardee had plated four
runners and left 9-5.
To open the bottom of the sev-
enth, a Dakota Chestnut hit down
the line hit first base and bounced
up over Abbott. A double play took
out both runners and a fly-out on a
Bigelow running catch in center
field ended the game.
"It wasn't pretty, but the win took
a lot of character. We are trying to
get some players healthy for the
districts. These young men (three
reserves,' Spencer, Greene and
Gullatt) have been playing well and
deserved the chance. They stepped
up and did a good job," said Rewis.
"Jake (Spencer) is a slow starter,
but battled hard and kept us in the
game until we could get out bats
going. Cody Gullatt was swinging
the bat well," said Rewis, as he
expressed his pleasure at the Cats'
20th win of the season, believed to
be a school record.

Kindergarten Roundup

For children C "
entering 'a
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What: Come and meet the kindergarten
teachers, register your child for
kindergarten, visit our classrooms,
and get curriculum information.

When:

Where:

Time:

Thursday, April 27th

North Wauchula Elementary School
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6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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4C The Herald-Advocate, April 27, 2006

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
Many Enjoy Talks On Health
And Beauty: The free health and
beauty lectures given in Wauchula
this week by Dr. Alexander Davis,
noted health and beauty expert,
proved interesting and instructive to
all of those who heard him.
Dr. Davis came under the spon-
sorship of the PTA and Florida
Advocate, and gave free lectures on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, while on Tuesday he spoke
to women only. It is believed that
much good will result from hearing
his lectures.

Sheriff Arranges 'Den' Of His
Many Trophies: Sheriff C.S.
Dishong has arranged a "den" at his
home on South Sixth Avenue in
which he has attractively arranged a
display of the many trophies which
he brought back from hunting trips
in this and nearby counties.
On the walls hang many deer and
bear skins, a dozen or more sets of
deer horns, rattlesnake skins, a hoot
owl and other similar trophies,
while palmetto fronds lend an
attractive and appropriate atmos-
phere. There is also an expensive
grass rug imported from Germany.

Earnest's Expansion Sale Ends
Tomorrow: Tomorrow night the
great 10-day Expansion Sale being
conducted by J.W. Earnest & Co.,
Wauchula's leading dry goods deal-
ers, will come to a close.
This big sale has been one of the
most successful the firm has ever
held and crowds of buyers have
flocked to the store each day. J.W.

Earnest, president of the firm, says,
"The only trouble was that we did-
n't have enough clerks last Saturday
to wait on our customers."

50 YEARS AGO
Pictured on the front page of the
April 27, 1956, issue of The Herald-
Advocate are the Spring Festival
Royalty of Hardee High. The stu-
dents are dressed in their formal
wear, with Queen Onieta Conley
and King George Wadsworth front
at the center.
Alongside the king and queen are
Sylvia Knight, Gene Yarley,
Princess Virginia Jowers, Prince
Morris Turner, Bill Abernathy,
Jeannie Albritton, Kale Albritto'n
and Annetta Stanton.

Hardee FFA Boys Win Four
Firsts In Sub-District: The Hardee
Chapter of Future Farmers of
America, participating in the annual
sub-district contests last Friday at
Lake Placid, won first in the tractor
driving, horseshoe pitching, softball
and string band contests.
The members of the winning
teams will journey to Belle Glade
on May 4 to take part in the district
contests.

- Engineer Battalion Sets Open
House: Open house will be
observed by company "C" 391st
battalion May 1, 7:30 p.m., stated
Capt. George Blanton, commander
of the unit.
All boys who are interested in
learning more about their Army
obligation and their parents are
invited.

25 YEARS AGO
Shooting Death Was Accidental:
After interviewing her two teenage
sons Monday, sheriff's detectives
have concluded that the shooting

A fruit produced by crossing tangerines and oranges is called a
tangor.

Don't Be 'Fasionably' Late!'
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 RM.
I I

death of Carolyn Lindsey Welch a
week ago was accidental.
Welch, 33, was shot in the chest
by her 16-year-old son as she
entered her mobile home in Village
Green Estates at 2:30 a.m. on April
22, according to detectives.

Pictured on the front page of the
April 30, 1981, issue of The Herald-
Advocate is Sharon Albritton. She
was chosen the Cattlemen's
Sweetheart at the Hardee County
Cattlemen's Association's annual
Sweetheart Pageant on April 20 at
the Agri-Civic Center.
Sharon is a senior at Hardee High
School and won over classmate
Kim Carver. Contestants were
judged on beauty, poise, speaking
ability and overall appearance.

Little League Field Named For
George Heine Jr.: George Heine Jr.
Park is the name of the Hardee
County Little League Field as
Heine was honored Tuesday for his
22 years as president of Hardee
County Little League.
The best kept secret in Hardee
County for the past month was the
well-planned activities set for the
Hardee County Little League Field
on Tuesday, April 28, 1981. Gary
Painter proposed the name because
of the hard work and dedication that
Heine put into running the Little
League, virtually by himself in the
beginning, starting in 1959.

10 YEARS AGO
The Walls Come Tumbling
Down: It wasn't quite that easy dur-
ing "ground-breaking" ceremonies
at Wauchula City Hall last
Thursday. Several among the
crowd, which gathered about 9
a.m., took a swing with a sledge
hammer to start demolition in the
1920s building.
Pictured on the front page of the
April 25, 1996, issue of The Herald-
Advocate are councilmen Charles
Smith and Clarence Bolin swinging
at the interior walls, which are
being refurbished for office space.

HJH Student And Her Parents
Sue School Board: A fallen locker-
room sink has led to a lawsuit
against the Hardee County School
Board. A Hardee Junior High stu-
dent and her parents have filed a
civil action in Hardee Circuit Court.
It seeks damages in excess 4f
$15,000' as the result of a:May 15,'
1995, accident in-the girls' locker
room at the school. According to
the written complaint, the girl was
in a physical education class wash-
ing her hands when a sink disen-
gaged from the wall, fell and broke.
The falling sink allegedly injured
the girl's arm.

State Ends Local Alternative
School Agreement: The state
Department of Juvenile Justice has
pulled its kids and its funding from
Hardee County's alternative school,
Pioneer Career Academy in Zolfo
Springs.
Without a restraining order to
stop it, the DJJ on Tuesday halted
its funding of the program and
placed the delinquent students it
sent there in a home-monitoring sit-
uation instead.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES

On September 10, 1990, the City of Wauchula adopted Fair Housing
Ordinance No. 704. The purpose of the Ordinance is to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, ancestry,
religion, national origin, familial status, age or physical handicap regarding
housing.

ACTS PROHIBITED: It is illegal to discriminate against anyone because of
race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial
status, age or physical handicap.

V' In the sale or rental or terms or conditions for renting housing.
/ In advertising the sale or rental of housing, in financing of housing.
V In the provision of real estate brokerage service.
V" In the tactics of blockbusting.

Persons seeking additional information may contact the following toll free
hotlines 1-800-342-8170 (Florida Commission of Human Relations) or 1-
800-669-9777 (HUD Washington D.C.)

A FAIR HOUSING/EOUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION

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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Bret Paul Moye, 23, Bowling
Green, and Jennifer Lynn Clifton,
22, Bowling Green.
Randall C. Solner, 60, Wauchula,
and Catherine Diana Parr, 56,
Wauchula.
Justin Keith Smith, 26,
Wauchula, and Cynthia Leann
Richardson, 25, Wauchula.

The following small claims case
was disposed of recently in coun-
ty court:
Chase Bank USA vs. Maria C.
Cardenas, voluntary dismissal.

There was no misdemeanor or
criminal traffic court last week as
it was trial week.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Mary L. Esquivel and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Michael Anthony Rosales, petition
for child support.
Eunice E. Howell and DOR vs.
Christopher A. Stone, petition for
child support.
Billie R. Cullifer and DOR vs.
Rose Marie Cullifer, petition for
child support.
Alejandro Salgado and Sonia
Aviles Salgado, divorce.
Veronica Linn Hill vs. Leland
Hill Jr., petition for injunction for
protection.
Leland Hill Jr. vs. Veronica Linn
Hill, petition for injunction for pro-
tection.
Robert Bahr vs. Stacy Parks,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Angela Osbourne vs. Stacy
Parks, petition for injunction for
protection.
Terra Danielle Coleman and

Marshall Todd Coleman, divorce.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by-
the circuit court judge:
Luevenia Amanda Brown and
DOR vs. Roderick Devon
Reynolds Sr., child support order.
Cassandra B. Coney and DOR
vs. Rutha Lee Means, child support
order.
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Vicki S.
Eures et al, dismissal.
Leslie Ann Forrester vs. Steve
Edward Skinner, order.
Matthew Eugene Fowler vs.
Donya Fowler, injunction for pro-
tection.
Estela Lopez vs. Kathalina
Perez, injunction for protection.
Estela Lopez vs. Celerino Lopez,
injunction for protection.
Carmen Rivera and DOR vs.
James Borjas Hernandez, voluntary
dismissal.
Juanita M. Hartley and DOR vs.
Tracy L. Hartley Toth, child sup-
port order.
Lawrence K. Kirton vs. Danette
G. Tipton, dismissed.
First National Bank of Wauchula
vs. William C. Vermilye and
Michelle L. Vermilye d/b/a Blake's
Nursery, dismissed.
Ofelia D. Juarez and DOR vs.
Cynthia S. Short, order setting
arrearages.
Bessie Lee Jones and DOR vs.
Jacqueline Denise Small, child sup-
port order.
Christine Doying vs. Rick Fulk,
injunction for protection.
Doris Yvonne Hernandez and
DOR vs. Manuel Hernandez Sr.,
voluntary dismissal.

There was no felony criminal
court last week as it was trial
week.

The following real estate trans-

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Conference or purchase bidding contract documents.

8. A certified check, drawn upon a state or national bank, or'a bid bond issuidby a
corporate Surety licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida, in a ilrn not
less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, made payable to the City of
Wauchula, Florida is required with each bid.

9. A Performance Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid price and a
Payment Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid prices will be required
from the selected bidder at the time he enters into a contract with the City.

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I courthouse Report I

actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Walter E. and June E.,
Diegmueller to Douglas W. Hutson,
Linda B. Hutson and Susan1
Suseland, $85,000.
Robert Gene and Deanna L.,
Edwards Mullins to Homes of1
Wauchula Inc., $85,000.
Jackie L. and Fern D. Gibson to
Alice Fitzgerald, $74,200.
Darrell W. Sr. and Carolyn B.
Goad to James B. and Melissa
Platt, $86,500.
Peter Sanchez to N.R.L.L. East!
LLC, $75,000.
J. Loran and Shirley Ann'
Cogburn to William H. Jr. and!
Pamela H. Lovett, $138,676.
Gary S. Moore as personal repre-
sentative to Hardee County Board
of County Commissioners,
$20,000.
John M. and Virginia K. Ullrich
to Joshua J. and Caroline H.
McKibben, $235,000.
Marc T. Sr. and Coleen M.'
Reveglia to Michael and Christv
Messer, $550,000..
Overlook Groves Inc. to Twenty-
Twenty Groves Inc., $26 million.
Betty Ann Eason to WL-1 LLC,
$475,000.
Victoria Albritton as trustee to
David Williams, $15,000.
Rebecca 0. Ezell to Edna Hays,
$10,000.
Earon and Roberta J. Gillam to
Donna Kuzel, $77,500.
William B. and Holly Danielle
Gilliard to Pamela H. Gilliard,
$140,000.
Jacobson Auction Co. LLC to
Josseline Senatus and Marie L.,
Senatus, $300,000.
Sharon Kay Salter, James H.,
Webb Jr. and Carolee Webb to JF
Bay-201 LLC, $65,000.
Sharon Kay Salter and James H.
Webb Jr. (two properties),
$100,000.
4-J Groves Inc. to WL-1 LLC ,
$2.025 million.
Jacobson Auction Co. LLC to
Evelyn Andre, $310,000!
Equity Trust Co. to Oscar R. and
Laura J. Diaz, $145,000.

April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 5C

Men's League Marches On

Reds Top Dixie Youth

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Nearly halfway through the sea-
son, the 2006 Men's Church
League moves along.
St. Michael's Catholic leads the
league with its undefeated 6-0
record. Wauchula First Baptist is
right on its heels, with a 5-1 record,
losing only to St. Michael's. They
clash again tonight (Thursday).
Behind the league leaders are
Christian Heritage, Bowling Green
Baptist, First Christian and St.
Alfonso's Chapel.
Games are played at the
Recreation Complex fields just
north of the high school on Tuesday'
and Thursday evenings. There is
only one 6:45 game on Field 4,

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
After a couple weeks of baseball,
the Florida Fertilizer Braves are
atop the Dixie Boys ratings.
The Braves picked up a pair of
wins last week to continue unbeat-
en with a 3-0 record in the 2006
Dixie Boys, formerly called the
juniors division, boys ages 13 and
14.
In the first two weeks of action,
some of the results against out-of-
county teams haven't been report-
ed, skewing the standings. The
April 13 game at Fort Meade
between the Braves and NorthEast
Winter Haven and the April 18
game at Fort Meade between the
BJD Excavating Red Sox and
Winter Haven are unavailable.
. In games in the official books,
last Monday saw the Braves beat
the Torrey Oaks Rangers 11-2.
: For the Braves it was a bat-
around first inning with 13 batters
going to the plate. Eight of them
scored, including Carson Davis,
Tyler Cobb, Conner Davis, Justin
Fones, Dalton Farr, Grayson
Lambert, Kendall Mink and
Brandon Holton. Mink and Conner
Davis both tripled and Cobb
smacked a double. He and Conner
Davis scored again in the jt.ird
inning and Farr singledan.,came.
Home in the fifth.

with twin games on Field 3, at 6:45
and 8:15. Spectators are welcome.
There is no admission cost.
In last Tuesday's Field 4 game,
St. Michael's escaped Heritage
with a 14-10 win.
Josh McKibben homered twice
for St. Michael's, collecting five
RBIs. Mike Carte smacked a triple
and double and Rodger Brutus dou-
bled. Leadoff batter Felix Salinas
and McKibben were the only three-
score batters. Carte and David
Navarro circled the bases twice
apiece.
Scotty Whitener homered and
singled to gather four RBIs. Willie
Dickerson and Richard Cummings
joined Whitener in coming around
to score twice each. Three hits by
Jared Tisko and two apiece by

Dickerson, Eric Russell, Michael,
Daniel and Harold helped out.
Meanwhile, the first game on
Field 3 was a forfeit 1-0 win for
First Baptist as St. Alfonso's had
not supplied an official for its pre-
vious commitment.
In the late game, Bowling Green
Baptist won 16-1 over First
Christian.
Lewis Martin homered, Hank
Butler tripled and Paul Roberts,
Wally Helms, Jason Evans and
Martin each doubled. Butler was
the only triple-tally batter. Roberts,
Helms and Ian Trott crossed home
twice each.
Dusty.Massey singled and scored
the lone run for First Christian. Hits
by Kevin Rickett and Joseph
Battles helped out. A half dozen
other batters were also stranded.
On Thursday night, St. Michael's
downed First Christian 15-10 in the
only Field 4 game.
Ray Rivashomered and doubled
to lead' St. Michael's. McKibben
and Robert Navarro both also dou-
bled. Salinas, Rivas, McKibben,
Brutus and John Roberson each
came across home plate twice.
TEddip Chris Kniht Jame Rs Bluim

For the Rangers, Kalan Royal and Alan Tubbs each doubled for
and Danny Rodriguez had the only First Christian. Knight had three
tallies, but Kyle Bodeck, Danson hits for the evening. He and Eddie
Hensley, Dustin Maddox and Royal scored twice apiece
were all stranded on the basepaths. On Field 3, in the early game,
The score of Tuesday nhts First Baptist drubbed Bowling
Red Sox game at Fort Meade was Green 22-3.
unavailable. Mark McGee nearly hit for the
On Thursday night, the Rangers cycle for First Baptist, with a
traveled to Fort Meade and lost 6-1 homer, triple and three singles. He
to NorthEast Winter Haven. was the only four-score batter. Todd
Winter Haven scored oncein the Rogers'had "four hits and Daniel
third, four times in the fifth inning -Roger had four hitKey and Daniel
and a final run in the sixth. Barnett, Michael Kelly and Ben
and a final run se doff batter Krause each chipped in with three
For the Rangers, leadoff batter h.
Scott Donaldson doubled and hioberts. Butler and Jeremy
scored on a Kody Porter hit. Goodwin scored for Bowling
Jonathan Kelly and Royal were left Goodwin scored for Bowling
on base twice each and Donaldson, Green. Butler doubled andseveral
Hensley, Lincoln Saunders, Porter other players were stranded.
and Mike Forrrester were stranded. In the Fie 3 nightca, Christian
OHeritage won the battle of Zolfo
On Friday evening, the Braves Springszteams with a 15-9 victory
went to Fort Meade and beat the Springsteams with a 15-9 victoryA
home team 11-1. Hardee pitcher A Whitener tripled and doubles
Cobb struck out nine in gaining the A Whitener tripled ll and a pair byles
win for the.Braves. The opposing Ryan Driskell kept Heritage mov- ,
pitcher singled and scored on an n riskell and Tisko each had
error in the first inning before the three hits Tony Smith, Harold
Braves shut down Fort Meade. Smith, Dickerson, Driskell and
The runs for the Braves were Tisko rounded the bases twvice
slow coming, one in the first, one in Ieach.
the third and nine in a fifth inning For St. Alfonso's, it was Bryan
splurge. Leadoff batter Carson Smith, Alex and Lee with triples
Davis doubled and singled twice to and Sam Arreola with both a triple
score three runs. Cobb had two hits and..dpuble. Eddie Strange also had
and'twin tallies Conner -Davis, '.W-I. i, H w'is tli onlytwin
.Farr, Lambert,i Mink, Holtonsand.e ; ,, e.e -
Dustin Ratliff added solo scores,- r.

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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Nicholson Supply Co. Reds
stand alone at the head of the 2006
Dixie Youth standings.
The Reds defeated their nearest
opponent, the Joe L. Davis Braves
last Thursday, to be the only unde-
feated team in the 10-12 age divi-
sion formerly called the majors.
Behind the Reds and Braves are
the Countryside Growers Devil
Rays, All Creatures Animal
Hospital Yankees, Chapman Fruit
Co. Athletics (A's) and Florida Fuel
Mets.
Action last week began with
Monday's game between the Mets
and Devil Rays, who won 14-8.
Wintz Terrell homered, doubled
and singled, and leadoff batter
tripled for the Rays. Evans and
Carter Lambert each circled the
bases three times. Terrell and Sid
Crews each added twin tallies and
Mason Waters, Abel Esquivel,
Tommy Redding and Dylan Farr
added solo scores.
Lead .off batter Dalton Reas,
Tyler Cloud and Eric Klein were
each triple-tally batters for the
Mets. William Beattie and Kris
Johnson added a run apiece. Wyatt
Maddox, Garrett Albritton, Chris
Thompson and Dustin Goodwyn
got on base but could not get home.
In Tuesday's Field One game, the
Reds outlasted the Yankees 6-2.
Leadoff batter Dalton Hewett
doubled and scored on a Malik
Tatis hit for the Reds in the first
inning. Tatis came on home on hits
by Jeremy Rowe and Reed Woods.'
Kolton Mills and Justin Bromley
crossed home plate in the third
inning and Bromley and Rowe
scored in the fifth inning.
For the Yanks, Jake Altman was
the only batter to get all the way
home, twice of his three times at
bat. Armando Alamia, Tanner
Gough and Jesse Zuniga worked
their way on base but couldn't get
home.
Meanwhile, on Field Two, the
Braves beat the A's 13-3.
Dawson Crawford, Vince Grims-
ley and Luke Palmer circled the
bases three times apiece for the
Braves. Justin Knight, Palmer and
Kyle Schrank each doubled.
Kramer Royal was the only two-

score batter and Knight and
Schrank added one apiece.
Daniel Miller scored for the A's
in the first inning, and Dalton
Rabon and Cole Choate chipped in
with runs in the third inning.
Murrell Winter tripled and doubled
but was stranded both times. Justin
Forrester and Blaine Harshburger
were stranded, too, Harshburger
twice.
In Thursday's only game, the
Reds ran past the Braves 12-5.
Tatis smacked a homer and
Bromley, Rowe and John Chason
each doubled for the Reds. Hewett
and Mills each put twin tallies on
the board, while Bromley, Tatis,
Rowe, Woods, 'Chason, Elijah
Loughran, Wyatt Kofke and Steve
Crews circled the bases once each.
Crawford singled twice and
scored both times for the Braves.
Knight, Grimsley and Chase Revell
chipped in with a run apiece.
Grimsley and Caleb Bryan were
left on the bases.
On Friday night, the Field One
game was a nail-biter with the Mets
nipping the A's 12-10.

Reas, Albritton and Klein each
crossed home plate twice for the.
Mets. Johnson, Maddox (who
tripled), Cloud, Goodwyn, Beattie
and Sean Holmes came around to
cross home plate once each.
Winter was the only twin-tally
batter for the A's. Austin Carey and
Matt Grace each doubled. Rabon,
Choate, Carey, Forrester, Jarod
Jernigan, Harshburger and Mike
Grace came around to score once
each.
In the evening's finale on Field
Two, the D-Rays downed the Yanks
9-4.
Evans doubled and singled twice
to score three times for the Devil
Rays. Crews added twin scores and
Lambert, Terrell, Waters and
Rickett added one more each. Farm
went three-for-four in scoring
teammates, but was left on base all
three times he got there.
For the Yanks, a Zuniga homer
was the highlight. Codie Dean
tripled and Garrett Mimbs doubled.
Zuniga crossed home plate twice.
Tanner Gough and Altman, who
had twin hits, each scored once.

THE CHIMP IN ME
Yes, I'm a young seventy-three,
Still swinging from tree to tree,
So-called friends are calling me,
The bald-headed chimpaneze,
With two bananas in each hand,
Enjoying life because I can,
I'm happy with the chimp in me,
So leave me alone, just let me be ...
Lillian A Lopez-Jackson
Bowling Green
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HARDEE COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners
adopted Ordinances Nos. 02-17 and 04-01, which
authorize a financial hardship exception to the solid
waste disposal and fire rescue portions of the special
assessment fees. Property owners qualifying for this
exception will receive a refund or a credit in the
amount of the current tax year's approved non-ad
valorem taxes toward the special assessment fees for
solid waste disposal and fire rescue assessment fees.

If you are interested in applying for this exception, or
if you have any questions pertaining to this issue,
please contact the Office of Management and Budget
at 863/773-3199. Applications will be accepted until
May 31, 2006.

Clifton N. Timmerman, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Hardee County, Florida 4:27,5:4,5:11,5:18,5:25c

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After Thoughts
By C.J. Mouser

Vr

THE FAMILY STRAY
When we moved to our farm, one of the first things we learned was
that stray dogs could be a major problem. My husband developed a stan-
dard line that he delivered on a daily basis:
"If you see any stray dogs hangin' around here, chase 'em off."
This was not an unreasonable position for him to take, what with
chickens and baby pigs running around loose. A hungry dog could create
havoc with very little effort. So, every time I saw an unidentified tail-wag-
ging object, I would chase it away.
The stray with one brown and one blue eye showed up first in the pig
pasture. He had a shaggy reddish coat with a white collar and white socks.
He wasn't a bad-looking dog, but he wasn't part of the family, so I yelled
and I chased and I threw things, and ran him off repeatedly.
He was stubborn, though. I couldn't figure out why; he wasn't getting
anything of any value for his visits. In fact, he was treated like a leper and
got the better part of his exercise dodging the missiles I lobbed at him.
For several weeks he kept coming back. I would pull into the yard and
find him lying by the porch or slinking out of the pig pasture. If he heard
my truck coming down the dirt road, he would ease into the neighboring
pasture and watch me out of those bi-color eyes from a safe distance.
Every now and then he would twitch his tail as if to say, "I'm really not
a bad dog, if you'd just give me a chance." In his eyes was a glimmer of
hope and a steady gaze that spoke of limitless patience.
"It's not up to me," I told him abruptly one day, and his tail began to
swing slowly back and forth.
"Go!" I said firmly. He would lower his head and trot a few yards
down the road, gazing dejectedly over his shoulder.
Chasing this dog away became a regular daily chore. The more cre-
ative I got, the better his defensive tactics became. I narrowed my eyes at
him suspiciously when it dawned on me that he looked healthy enough. He
was hanging around constantly and I wasn't feeding him, so what was he
eating? He didn't look like a dog that was missing many meals.
I inventoried chickens. I checked on piglets. I counted eggs to make
sure he wasn't raiding the laying boxes. I made sure not to leave any bags
of trash sitting outside.
One early Saturday morning, I went outside to check on a sow with a
new litter, and there he was, skulking away from the porch with his tail'
betweeri his legs. I saw red, started screaming like an idiot and heaving any-
thing I could put my hands on in the direction of this dog who simply would
not take "no" for an answer.
I had just about yelled myself hoarse when my husband came out of
the grove.
"What are you doing?"
"This mutt won't give up!" -I sputtered. "No matter how many times I
run him off, he keeps coming back. It's weird!"
"It's not weird," he said. "It's perfectly normal considering the fact that
me and Jake have been feeding him every day."
I just stared. I had no idea.what to say. Here I was thinking I was rigid-
ly following the rules when, unbeknownst to me, the rules had changed.
"But he's a stray!" I objected.
"I know," he shrugged. "But he's a good dog. I've been watching him.
He came here starving but he never chased the first chicken or threatened
any of the other animals. He just hung around hoping, and never caused a
second's trouble. He lays on the porch, doesn't bark all night, and he's intel-
ligent. He's free to go where he wants, but he's adopted us and I kind of like
him. If a dog is going to just show up and hang around, you couldn't ask for
a better one."
From that day forward the little stray had a home. He became a part of
the family and settled in as if he'd been here all his life. He eventually for-
gave me for the rotten welcome I had given him, and'I took over making
sure he was fed and had something soft to lay on by the front porch.
The stray-dog rule is still in effect, and is enforced on a regular basis.
Some rules are not necessarily meant to be broken, but can easily be bent.

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
I, Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of the State of Florida,
do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be
held in HARDEE County, State of Florida, on the SEVENTH
day of NOVEMBER, A.D., 2006, to fill or retain the following
offices:

United States Senator
Representative In Congress: District 13
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Chief Financial Officer
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Representative: District 66
Supreme C6urt, Retention of Three Justices
Second District Court of Appeal, Retention of Five Judges
Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit: Groups 3, 4, 7, 11
and 14
County Court Judge: Group 1
School Board: Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5
County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4
Hardee Soiland Water Conservation District: Groups 1, 3
and 5
IN Testimony Whereof, I Hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Florida, at
Tallahassee, The Capital, this
Second day of April, A.D., 2006.

Sue M. Cobb
Secretary of State 4:20,27c

AVISO DE ELECTION GENERAL
Yo, Sue M. Cobb, Secretario de Estado del Estado de la
Florida, por el present doy aviso de que habrd una ELEC-
CION GENERAL en el Condado de Hardee, Estado de la
Florida, el dia Siete de Noviembre, D.C., 2006, para llenar o
mantener las siguientes posiciones oficiales:
Senador de los Estados Unidos
Representante en el Congreso por el Distrito: 13
Gobernador y Tenlente Gobernador
Fiscal General
Contralor Estatal
Comisionado de Agricultura
Miembro a la Cimara de Representantes Estatal, Distrito: 66
Retenci6n de tres Magistrado de la Corte Suprema
Retenci6n de cinco Jueces de la Corte de Apelaciones del
Distrito Segundo
Jueces de la Corte del Circuito Decimo, Grupos 3, 4, 7,11
y14
Juece de la Corte del Condado; Grupo 1
Junta de los Comisionados del Condado, Distritos 2 y 4
Miembros de la Junta Escolar, Distritos 1, 3, 4 y 5
Distrito de Conservaci6n de Terreno y Agua de Hardee,

Financial Solutions
By Patrick M. Lange
Licensed Financial Advisor

ENVISIONING YOUR RETIREMENT
Whether your retirement is a couple of years or a couple of decades
away, it's never too early or too late to start preparing for it.
Traditionally, retirement planning has focused on saving money and
building financial security. However, a 2005 study by Ameriprise Financial
in collaboration with Age Wage found that having a vision for the future and
planning for that vision are as important as money in achieving a fulfilling
retirement experience.
Further, the study discovered that retirement satisfaction is typically
linked to several factors: having a clear vision of retirement goals, early
financial planning, continued engagement and activity throughout retire-
ment, financial preparation and professional advice.
The importance of planning for a meaningful retirement has increased
as life expectancy has improved. According to an actuarial statistics study
in 2005, the baby boomer generation is expected to live longer than any pre-
vious generation. In fact, it is anticipated that over half of the people alive
today will likely live to be 82 years or older.
While most people would agree that envisioning their retirement
dreams is an important part of planning for the future, many of us may not
know where to start or how to do it.
An example of a helpful tool is the "Dream Book," a new guide devel-
oped by Ameriprise Financial that takes retirement planning beyond the
numbers and helps individuals articulate their retirement visions.
It is based on the premise that those who write down their dreams are
much more likely to achieve them. By connecting a person's life and finan-
cial plans, these types of tools help clients identify their dreams, and set
financial goals to help them get there.
The "Dream Book" poses thought-provoking questions about individ-
ual visions and passions to reveal the attitudes, values and aspirations
behind each person's unique goals. Prior to retirement, the guide can help
you develop a "retirement roadmap" and prepare both emotionally and
financially for your future. During retirement, you can use it to re-envision
and re-evaluate your goals as you consider your experiences, challenges and
worries as a retiree.
Here are some questions posed in the "Dream Book":
What do you look forward to doing in retirement? Possibilities
to explore include spending time with family and friends, going back to
school, doing volunteer work, starting a new business, staying healthy and
fit, and traveling.
Where do you dream of going? Consider possible destinations
and activities, how you would like to travel, how much traveling you would
like to do and who you would like to travel with.
Where do you see yourself living? Where you live significantly
impacts your costs in retirement. Do you want to be part of a community?
Do you want to try a new climate or lifestyle? Do you want to live in mul-
tiple locations? Consider whether you want to stay close to your current
home, move closer to family or relocate near activities you love.
How do you want to make your lasting mark? Your legacy is
what's important to you and what you want to pass on to others. Leaving a
legacy can mean many things, including passing on your assets, your values
or the lessons you've learned. Consider what gives you a sense of satisfac-
tion and how you can have a lasting impact.
After you have explored your dreams for retirement, you will want to
consider how to turn those dreams into reality.
Working with a financial planner can help you with your retirement
vision. A recent study discovered that 73 percent of retirees who worked
with an advisor reported enjoying retirement a great deal versus 54 percent
of retirees without an advisor. Further, the research revealed that people who
sought help from an advisor were generally more positive in their outlook
for retirement; 82 percent of pre-retirees with an advisor believed their
retirement dreams were attainable versus 66 percent of those without an

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

You are hereby notified that Wauchula State Bank will sell
the vehicles described below "As Is" to the highest bidder
for cash, free of prior liens, to satisfy legal obligations.

2000 Ford 4 Dr. Id.#1FAFP33P9YW323378
Contact Linda or Shannon for details at Wauchula State
Bank 863-773-4151. The sale will be held on Friday April
28, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Wauchula State Bank parking
lot located at 106 East Main Street, Wauchula FL. 4:20, 27c

HARDEE COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A Qualification Ranking Committee has been formed to
review and rank qualifications of respondents to the Request
for Proposals for Water Quality and Landfill Gas Monitoring
and Reporting. This committee will meet on Wednesday, May
17, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in the Public Works Conference Room,
205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL.

For more Information, please contact Jack Logan,
Purchasing Director, at (863)773-5014.

Lexton Albritton, County Manager 4:27c

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Hardee County Economic Development
Authority (Independent Board) will meet on
Tuesday, May 02, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. in the County
Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street,
Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.

For more information call the County Manager's
office at 8631773-9430.

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact the
County Commissioners office at least forty-eight (48) hours
prior to the public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes
286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be
heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by
the members, with respect to any matter considered at such

meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the
proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal Is to be based.

Lexton H. Albritton, Jr. County Manager 04:27

advisor. Having a written financial plan also had a positive impact on retire-.
ment satisfaction.
Fulfillment in retirement is not just about getting the money right; it's";
about having a vision, remaining connected to community and living your.;
dream.
To request a free downloadable copy of the "Dream Book," visit
www.ameriprise.com.

Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas

I found this article, sent to me by a friend, compelling enough to put
it in my column. Some of my readers might already be financially set for
the balance of their lives, but then again many of my younger readers out
there might never have considered the facts that might make their retire-
ment years more comfortable.

SOMETHING TO PONDER?
The following excerpts are from an article that appeared in The
Arizona Republic, a daily newspaper in Phoenix:
"As retirement nears, baby boomers are busy calculating the exact size
of nest eggs they'll need.
"In a Feb. 5 editorial, the New York Times reported that half the peo-
ple with 401(k)s have saved less than $20,000, and 30 percent of house-
holds have saved nothing toward retirement.
"For the estimated 78.2 million boomers born from 1946 to 1964, the
reliable safety nets their parents could count on, including company pen-
sions, Social Security and health insurance, are fraying.
"But now, with an estimated 8,000 boomers turning 60 every day, the
realities of longer life expectancies and no guaranteed retirement income
are keeping many of them up at night scratching numbers on their mental
notepads.
"However, dwelling on feelings and desires when it comes to money
can seem too touchy-feely, even for counterculture boomers. But ignoring
this step is a mistake, says life- and financial-planning expert George
Kinder, author of 'The Seven Stages of Money Maturing.'
"So, the wake-up call to boomers is to take the blinders off and get
their financial ship in order.
'The examined life is a lot less costly than the one you don't think
about,' says Lee Eisenberg, the 59-year-old former editor-in-chief of
'Esquire' whose book 'The Number' cracked the top 20 of the New York
Times' best-seller list within weeks of its January release.
"The following is a simple formula to follow, to see an estimated
amount you'll have available to spend annually for the rest of your life.
And it's a starting point only.
"Add up invested assets such as those from 401(k) plans and IRAs (i.e.,
$600,000) Multiply that number by 0.04, a reasonable annual withdrawal
percentage: = $24,000.
"Add the annual value of home equity, which is your home's total cur-
rent equity divided by the number of years you expect to live (i.e. $250,000
in equity divided by 30 years)= $8,333.
"Add annual Social Security income (go to www.ssa.gov for help with
that) and annual pension benefits (i.e. $2,000 monthly) = $24,000.
"Include other annual income such as salaries if you intend to contin-
ue working. You can include inheritances, but many financial planners
exclude this from any estimates of projected income. (i.e. $2,000 per
month) = $24,000.
"So when you start with $600,000 in 401(k)s and follow this plan, if
gives you an annual income of $80,333. But note this formula focuses on
estimated income and does not include such unknowns as future health care
costs. It also ignores the quality-of-life factor. Figuring out what gives you
satisfaction can often mean spending less, or more, financial-planning
experts say. If your heart's desire is to volunteer, you may spend less on
your wardrobe.
"Their point? Any formula needs to begiifwith answering the question:
"What do you want to do for the rest of your'life?"

Now that I've given you something to think about, remember God
loves you and you-and so do I.

2006
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS -
Meetinas to be held in County Commission Chambers, Room 102
Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street. Wauchula. Florida
unless otherwise noted
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular meetings every other Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF May 04 & 18th Regular meeting
Thursday, May 18th BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m.
Friday, May 12' Planning Session at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 06h Hardee Lakes Grand Opening
Monday, May 29t Memorial Day County Offices Closed
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD at 8:45 a.m.
MONTH OF May No meeting scheduled.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY "INDEPENDENT BOARD"
Meets first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF May-02nd
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at'
6:00 p.m.
MONTH OF May 04th
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
Meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room'
202, 412 W. Orange St.
MONTH OF May 10th
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Public Works Department;
Conference Room. 205 Hanchev Road
MONTH OF May 08th
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Meetings called as needed at Library in Annex II
MONTH OF May No meeting scheduled.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at 701 LaPlava Drive. Wauchula
MONTH OF May 09"'
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
Meetings called as needed
MONTH OF May 16th at Noon.

HARDER COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD.
Meeting s held at 5:30 m in Co t

g .p.
.
g .

MONTH OF May -30
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA) &
Economic Development Council (EDC)
meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
MONTH OF May 09
HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF May No meeting scheduled.
MINING AD HOC MEETING
Usually meet fourth Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
MONTH OF May 24th
LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Public Works
Department Conference Room, 205 Hanchey Road
MONTH OF May 03"'
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make,
special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter.
considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings,,
and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon"
which the appeal is to be based.
Clifton N. "Nick" Timmerman, Chairman 04:27

Grupos 1, 3 y 5
En Testimonio de lo cual, Yo he
asentado mi firma a esto y Gran Sello
del Estado de la Florida, en Tallahassee,
La Capital, en 2 de April, D. C., 2006

Sue M. Cobb
Secretaria de Estada 4:20,27c

t.

April 27, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7C

During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
April 24, Miguel Angel Jaimes, 22, of 1905 Rigdon Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation of probation.
April 23, Alejandro Rosas-Albores, 32, of 1925 Smith Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. M -.Trammell and charged with domes-
tic battery. '.
April 23, a theft on Lincoln Stft-,A vehicle stolen on Polk Road and
criminal mischief on Knight Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were
reported.
April 22, a fight on Cactus Avenue, a residential burglary on Lisa
Drive, a business burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, grand theft
on CR 664 and criminal mischief on Callie Lane were reported.
April 21, Steven Michael Hall, 43, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge battery).
April 21, Jeovany Perez Garcia, 27, of 1185 Lillian St., LaBelle, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge DUI).
April 21, James Mark Smith, 35, of 712 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on Highlands County warrants charging
him with violation of probation (original charges three counts burglary,
grand theft and grand theft of a motor vehicle).
April 21, Vincent Alan Tifer II, 19, of 4545 Apache Trail, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges possession of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia).
April 21, Ruben Ramirez Perez, 25, of 916 Tennessee St., Wauchula,
was arrested by corrections Lt. Carrier on warrants charging him with vio-
lation of probation (original charges possession of a concealed firearm and
driving while license suspended.
April 21, Raymond Prieto Jr., 23, of 621 SW Second St., Fort Meade,
was arrested by corrections Lt. Carrier on a warrant charging him with non-
support.
April 20, Adalberto Agustin Silva, 29, of 1817 Smith Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. Sylvia Estes and charged with aggravated domestic
assault with a vehicle.
April 20, Angelo Alan Intartaglia, 39, of 1012 Knowles Road,
Brandon, was arrested by Sgt. Eric Thompson and charged with possession
6f marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
April 20, Colin Lee Knowles, 41, and Barbara Jean Knowles, 36, both
of 3721 E. Main St., Wauchula, were arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on Polk
County warrants charging them with interference with custody. Colin
Knowles was also held on a warrant charging him with non-payment of
support.
April 20, a 52-year-old Wauchula man was arrested by Det. Andrew
McGuckin and charged with, four counts lewd molestation of. a person
under 12, sexual battery of a person under 12 and two counts of obscenity.
April 20, Betsy Sue Carrion, 22, of 721 Chamberlain Blvd., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging her with violation of
probation (original charges child abuse and five counts fraudulent use of a
credit card.
April 20, a theft on Doc Coil Road and criminal mischief on Mosley
Road were reported.
. April 19, George Erstin Johnson, 31, of 1501 Kazen Road, Wauchula,
was arrested on Charlotte County warrants charging him with violation of
probation (original charges three counts issuing a worthless check and dri-
ving with knowledge of a suspended license).
April 19, Eugehio Ibar-ia Campos, 30, of 1761 N. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, \, as arrested 1Oy;Dqp. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge DUI).
April 19, Charles Halpain Jr., 42, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation

of probation (original charge purchase of marijuana).
April 19, Steven Michael Hall, 43, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge felony battery).
April 19, Maureen Theresa McCreery, 43, of 3424 Sweetwater Road,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him
with violation of probation (original charge DUI).
April 19, Jonathan Luke McVey, 17, of 1565 Old Bradenton Road, was
arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammel and charged with grand theft.
April 19, a theft on Golden Oaks Road, criminal mischief and a fight
at Greenleaf Road were reported.
April 18, Shanoh Marie Armstrong, 29, of 215 Clara Vista, Debary,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in
court on a charge of uttering a forged instrument.
April 18, Nelson Tyrone Lee, 24, of 7604 Colonial Club Court,
Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged
with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with
intent to sell, possession of marijuana, tampering with evidence, possession
of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.
April 18, Jose Rubio Gonzalez, 36, of SR 64, Bradenton, was arrested
by Dep. David Drake on a charge of violation of probation(original charges
DUI, DUI with property damage and DUI with personal.injury). ,
April 18, Joe Chad Matthews, 37, of 5009 Parnell Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by .Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging failure to
appear in court on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving
while license suspended).
April 18, Rufus Dause Albritton, age not given, of 994 SR 62, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Larry McClellan and
charged with DUI with property damage, DUI second offense, driving with
knowledge of a suspended license and leaving the scene of a crash with
damage.
April 18, a fight on Lincoln Street was reported.
April 17, Eli Mariner Jr., 29, of 1542 Lincoln St., Wauchula, was
arrested by corrections Dep. N, Walls on Charlotte County warrants charg-
ing him with kidnapping and robbery.
April 17, Steven Lee Purser, 35, of 630 Grove St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine).
April 17, Bryan Grady Cumbee, 38, of 1381 Airport Road, Arcadia,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge grand theft).
April 17, a business burglary on Knight Road was reported.
WAUCHULA
April 23, a residential burglary on East Main Street and a theft on
North Ninth Avenue were reported.
April 22, Luciana Lara IV, 19, of 2400 Hutchens Road, Fort Meade,
was arrested by Sgt. John Eason on warrants charging him with grand theft
and burglary of a conveyance.
April 22, a theft on West Main Street and criminal mischief on West
Main Street were reported.
April 21, John Xaikan Yang, 22, of 889 .Lockmiller Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Det. Sgt. David Stimson and charged with bur-
glary of a conveyance and grand theft.
April 21, a fight on South Eighth Avenue and a vehicle stolen on North
Florida Avenue were reported.
April 20, Kathy Lynn Stephens, 36, of 931 Griffin Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc.Chris LeConte and charged with two counts possession
of methamphetamine and two counts possession of drug paraphernalia.
April 19, a theft on South Seventh Avenue was reported.
April 18, Everardo Maldonado, 25, of 2150 Stansfield Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Michael Stone and charged with loitering
and prowling.
April 18, Juan Manuel Ramirez, 24, of 2950 Bluebird Lane, Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with giving a false name to a
law enforcement officer. He was detained on capiases alleging failure to
appear in ?'p~bii) pf-ige. ofo-ssessiori T bdruFparadptiernai and drivingT
while license suspended.
April 17, Spencer Thomas White, 19, of 315 Park Drive, Wauchula,

was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with possession of a con-
trolled substance without a prescription, possession of marijuana, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a person under 21.
April 17, Bradley Joe Galvan, 19, of 806 S. Eighth Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with possession of a con-
trolled substance without a prescription, possession of marijuana and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia.
April 17, Ira James Garland, 35, of 628 N. Pine St., Sebring, was
arrested by Sgt. John Eason on a Highlands County warrant charging him
with non-support.
April 17, a theft on South Eighth Avenue and criminal mischief on
South Ninth Avenue were reported.
BOWLING GREEN
April 22, a residential burglary on North Church Avenue was reported.
April 21, Lori Lee Simpson, 42, of 612 S. Hendry St., Fort Meade, was
arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of cocaine
and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was detained on a capias alleg-
ing failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while license suspend-
ed.
April 21, criminal mischief on Pleasant Way was reported.
April 20, Michael Adrian Williams, 33, of 3415 N. 51st St., Tampa,
was arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden on Hillsborough County warrants
charging him with violation of probation (original charges possession of
marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia).
April 20, a theft on East Main Street was reported.

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Track Girls At State Saturday

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A pair of sophomore girls hold
the key for Hardee state track and
field at the state finals on Saturday.
Andrea Parkinson and Postenea
Louisjeune will travel with their
coaches to Jacksonville on Friday
for the Saturday meet at Wolfson
High School, taking the hopes for a
. state medal with them. Parkinson is
.a repeat performer at state and
Louisjeune is at her first state meet.
Parkinson qualified for state in
the triple jump, 100-meter hurdles
and 300-meter hurdles. Louisjeune
beat Parkinson in the triple jump.
She placed first with a new school
record of 35'6"; Parkinson had the
old record but ended up fourth with
a leap of 34'8". The previous
school record was held by team-
mates Heather Trew and Erika
Clemente at 33'9". The regional
winning jump was 36'11".
Competition at the Class 2A-
Region 3 meet at Berkeley Prep last
week was keen, with tracksters
from all over southwest Florida
participating. With the top duo
doing so well, Hardee girls placed
11th of the 24 teams involved, just
two points behind Berkeley Prep.
The Lady Cats were the best of the
area, with Frostproof 16th, Avon
Park 17th and Lake Wales 19th.
Haines City won the girls meet, two
points ahead of Immokalee, with
Golden Gate third and Fort Myers
Bishop Verot fourth.
In the boys events, Hardee tied
for ninth place with T. R. Robinson
and Nature Coast Technical. Avon
Park was one point better for eighth
place. Jesuit led the 26-team com-
petition, followed by Immokalee,
Dunbar and Clewiston. Lake Wales
was 13th, Haines City 15th,
Frostproof 22nd and DeSoto. 24th.
In the 100-meter hurdles Parkin-

son placed third in the preliminar-
ies with a time of 16.14. She kept in
third place in the finals with a time
of 16.35. The talented Hardee soph
beat Immokalee's Loutishia Hall to
win the preliminaries in the 300-
meter hurdles with a time of 48.11.
She bettered that to 47.65 in the
finals but Hall inched her with a
time of 46.97.
In only her first year of track
competition, Louisjeune only qual-
ified for state in the triple jump.
She also ran in the 200-meter dash,
where she was 12th, and was in the
long jump where she placed eighth.
Hardee's 4x100-meter relay girls
team of Santresa Harris, Christina
Jena, Fayetta "Candy" Prine and
Gloria Solis bowed out in the pre-
liminaries. Haines City won the
event.
Solis, a sophomore, tied for 10th
in the shot put, bettering her best
throw of the year by a foot and a
half. She placed llth in discus.
Hardee boys came oh so close.
"A couple close ones for the boys
team left them home," commented
coach Don Trew, who was particu-
larly concerned about misplace-
ment of the boys 4x400-meter relay
team. Meet officials lined the
Hardee boys on the wrong stagger
lines, causing the leadoff runner to
run an additional 20 yards, "or in
essence, gave the other teams a
head start,".said Trew.
Despite being in lane 8 on the
wrong mark, sophomore Pete Solis
beat all other runners to his
exchange with classmate Marwin
Simmons, who held the lead
through lap 2. Junior Francisco
"Paco" Lozano got a slow start and
quickly dropped to third, but
charged back to exchange zone to
move us back to second, reported
Trew.
Soph Jayquan Gandy, running

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his first-ever quarter ran the first 'Z
curve in lane 2, allowing the inside -- '-
runner to take second. Gandy took -
him down the back stretch and "A-w,
quickly closed the gap'on number7.2
one. Coming out of the final turn,A
Jayquan blew past the number one'i-
runner and drove hard all the way K ELE Y
to the tape, letting the Cats take
first with a 3:37.52, easily their
fastest time of the year, continued .
Trew.
Unfortunately, the Cats had to
wait for the conclusion of the other
preliminaries, before learning theyL r
were sixth overall and edged out.
"No doubt the extra 20 yards would
have made a difference, if not in
place, certainly in the final time,"
concluded Trew.
In the 4x800-meter relay, Cats
Jose Guiterrez and Art Briones
Ji
joined Lozano and Solis for a
ninth-place finish. ,.ELEF
In the 400-meter dash, Pete Solis
was 16 hundredths of a second
from going to state with his sea-
son's best performance of 51.21 for
a fifth-place finish.
In the 100-meter dash, junior
Lisnell Youyoute placed fourth in
the preliminaries with a run of
11.12. Despite an 11.06 in the
finals, he dropped to fifth place,
just seven hundredths from state._ll-
qualifying. Gandy was 14th in that
event. In the 200-meter dash pre-
liminaries, Youyoute placed sixth
and Gandy 13th. .
In the 110-meter hurdles, soph
Jimmy Cimeus was sixth in the pre-
liminaries with a time of 16.61. -
Soph Olnel Virgile was eighth and '.
senior Pierre Lazarre ninth. In the
finals, Cimeus remained in sixth _
place and Virgile finished seventh.
31 hundredths behind Cimeus..
Virgile also placed eighth in both
the preliminaries and finals of the
300-meter hurdles. Soph Jean .
Frenot was 12th. :
Juniors Guiterrez and Pablo
Anselmo placed 10th and 11th in
the grueling 3,200-meter run-.
In the field events, Cimeus just
missed going to state with a fifth-
place finish in the high jump. He
was two inches off the 6-foot of
Patrick Menzies of Avon Park and
6-2 of Red Devil Gerrard
Coleman. Wildcat Jermaine King
placed 12th.
In the long jump, Simmons was .
13th overall. He was I 1th in the 4
triple jump, ahead of Tramontee
Cooper of Avon Park and teammate,
Gandy. .I
Finally, in the shot put, Lazarre
placed 11th at 41'8", a bit better
than Henry Kelly of DeSoto
at39'3.5". PHOTOS
With so many talented under- AND
classmen, Trew and co-coaches MONTAGE
Rod Smith and Rob Beatty expect BY3t-"
to have more going to state next DIANE BEATTY
sea son. Meanwhile, Hardee hopesDA E
stay with their sophomore duet.

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COURTESY PHOTO
Derek Beasley & Amanda Sandier

Amanda Sandier To

Wed Derek Beasley

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sandier of
Spring Lake announce the engage-
ment and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Amanda Marie
Sandler of Sebring, to Derek
Randall Beasley of Sebring, the son
of Randall Beasley and Connie
Gilliard Wilbanks.
The couple will exchange vows

this Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist
Church in Wauchula. The ceremony
will start at 2 o'clock in the after-
noon, with music beginning at 1:30.
Following the wedding, a recep-
tion will be held in the fellowship
hall at the church.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited.

Heather Thornton Gives

Saturday Wedding Plans

Heather Michelle Thornton of
Bowling Green has announced the
plans for her marriage to James
Kyle Oakley.
The bride-elect is the daughter of
Larry and Holly Thornton of
Wauchula. The prospective groom
is the son of Melody and Mark
Fields of Bowling Green and Jim
and Kay Oakley of Bradenton.
The couple will exchange vows

this Saturday at Main Street
Heritage Park in downtown Wau-
chula. The ceremony will begin at 3
o'clock in the afternoon, with music
starting at 2:30.
Following the ceremony, a recep-
tion will be held at the
Nickerson/Ullrich Pavilion in
Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited.

Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson
IN THE LONG RUN
Each of us has one lifetime in which to find God and the purpose of our
lives, or choose any one of several other things and perish.
All depends on our choices.
We can even make a hundred wrong choices and still win if we pick
ourselves up from the floor and make the right choice. We are limited only
by the number of years we have been given.
Most of us get side-tracked along the way by getting attached to peo-
ple or things. Any recognition of God is tied to our success in this material
world. But this putting of God second to our own interests never works.
Most often we defeat ourselves. We end up bitter, frustrated or crushed by
grief. Time and again, God gets the blame.
We read what Jesus said was the first and greatest commandment, and
it seems meaningless: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
soul, mind and strength."
Where did we go wrong? How did we get so far away from what life is
really about'? How did we miss the most important thing of all?
Is it too late?
Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;
knock, and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7,8).
Many people claim it is too late to seek God. Actually, pride whispers
that God will require what they have no intention of surrendering: them-
selves. And, of course, this is exactly right. Giving ourselves is the last thing
we want to yield and the only meaningful gift we can offer to the One who
created us.
We may live miserable self-centered lives, but still cling fiercely to our
own likes and dislikes, our tastes and appetites and opinions until we draw
our last breath.
Why is it so difficult to give in to the God who made us and has a plan
for each life?
I think it's because we've listened to the propaganda of the enemy.
We've listened to lies about the character of God, lies that claim He only
wants to deprive us of pleasant things and make us into long-faced, mawk-
ish, hymn-singing hypocrites.
Is it too late? Not if we dare to believe God is none of the above, that
He is a loving Father who "is not willing that any should perish" (II Peter
3:9).

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two social codes-one for those
you admire and want to
impress, another for those
whom you consider unimpor-
tant. You must be the same to
all people.
.-Lillian Eichler Watson

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Little Ricardo "Ricky" Sanchez
celebrated his second birthday on
Saturday, April 1, with a party.
Ricky is the son of Julie Valdivia
and Pedro V. Sanchez.
Theme for the party was Thomas
the Tank Engine.
Also joining in the celebration
were maternal grandparents An-
tonio and Manuela Valdivia, pater-
nal grandparents Pedro and Nidia
Sanchez, Aunt Arci and Uncle Juan
Plata, Uncle Norberto and Aunt
Gina Valdivia and many more fam-
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COURTESY PHOTON'-
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\e celebrated her falling asleep
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Bowling Green who blessed in so many ways.
You are gracious & gifted, to God.
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who for years blessed the Hornes in so many ways.
Sincerely,
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Zolfo Springs held its first
annual Neighborhood Watch
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,
April 15. Many community
members of all ages gathered
at' Pioneer Park to participate
n; the activities. The officers
of the Zolfo Springs Police
Department hid the Easter
eggs while the children were
entertained by none other
han the Easter Bunny him-
self, also known as police Sgt.
Louis Williams (middle photo).
After the children collected
eggs, they counted them up
and winners were chosen
rom each category. Winners
were (top photo, from left) 9-
year-old Omar Saldivar, who
collected the most "special
eggs," which contained Bible
verses; James Lee Hernan-
deZ, who took first place in
he 6-9 category; and, from

COURTESY PHOTOS
the 0-5 category, were sec-
ond-place winner 5-year-old
Jasmine Otero and first-place
winner Ana Guevara, 5. The
day ended with refreshments
served by Neighborhood
Watch volunteers (bottom
photo) Maggie Belcher,
Rebecca Allison, Andrew
Allison and Nancy Salas.

ONE BLUE, ONE PINK
Terry Diaz and Liliana Salazar,
Wauchula, an eight pound son,
Terry Jr., born April 3, 2006,
Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Sebring. Maternal grand-
parents are Ramon and Sanjuana
Salazar of Wauchula, Paternal
grandparents are Ralph and Irma
Diaz of Ruskin. Paternal great-
grandmother is Otilia DeLeon of
Ruskin.
Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Banda Jr.,
Wauchula, a seven pound seven
ounce daughter, Jalisa Anahi, born
April 10, 2006, DeSoto Memorial
Hospital, Arcadia. Mrs. Banda is
the former Jessica Miller. Maternal
grandparents are Leonard and
Sandra Miller of Wauchula.
Maternal great-grandparents are
Delora and Melvin Vernon of
Wauchula. Paternal grandparents
are Pedro Sr. and Mary Banda of
Wauchula.

Northside Baptist Church will
host its 74th annual homecoming
on Sunday with Pastor Joe Choate
of First Baptist Church of Palmetto
as the special speaker. The choir
will sing and special music will be
provided by Leslie Conerly.
The day of praise and worship
will begin with coffee, juice and
doughnuts at 9:30 a.m. The special
service begins at 10 a.m. Everyone
is invited to the church at 912 N.
Eighth Ave., Wauchula on Sunday.

COURTESY PHOTO
The Lionettes at Hardee Senior High School held their first annual Prom Dress Boutique at Cat's
Corner in Earnest Plaza in Wauchula on April 10. Many young ladies took advantage of this oppor-
tunity to obtain a gown for the prom. The Lionettes also plan to provide dresses to junior-high
girls wishing to attend the eighth-grade banquet. Many dresses remain available. Call Martha
Shiver at the high school, 773-3181 ext. 239.

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The geoduck is a huge, edible
clam that may weigh as much as
six pounds.

It is not down in any map; true
places never are.
-Herman Melville

B, Be picture perfect for prom!
Make an appointment for your
Up-Do

.' Full service Hair and Nail -alon
767-YOLI (9654)
soc4:27c 107 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula

Beginning May 1st

E li 1. thAv.

President-elect Zachary Taylor
refused to take his oath of office
on the designated inauguration
day, March 4, 1849, because it
was a Sunday. He was sworn in
the next day, leaving David R.'
Atchison, president pro tempore
of the Senate, as acting Pres-
ident for the day.

Amanda, Reed, Taylor, Noel,
Rosie and Faith Hope
Proudly announce the arrival of
their newest cousin,

Charleigh Ann Wood
Born April 1, 2006
to
Tim & Tamara Wood
of Bartnow Florida

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. *-s .-.
Obituarie t-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.

"1S I- Hwy 17 at Intersection 64 --
Zolfo Springs

735-0726

Will Close Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm
Until further notice

S alowayS, We qppreciale our faithful customers.

Owned & Operated by
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Proud Maternal Grandparents are:
Todd and Karla Cooper and Great Grandmother
'etty Kuhn of Rogers, Minnesota
Proud Paternal Grandparents are:
Tom & Frances Wood of Wauchula
Great Grandmother, Virginia Wood of Haysville, NC
Debbie Vickers and Great Grandparents,.
Nathan & Dale Crosby of Arcadia

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NOTICE To PATIENTS
Family Practice of Fort Meade will be closing effective
April 30, 2006.

Beginning May 1, Dr. Geldart, Dr. Khurana and Mr.
Kennedy will see patients at Family Practice Center of
Avon Park, Pioneer Medical Center in Wauchula and
Heartland Occupational Health in Sebring. Patients
desiring to remain under the medical care of Dr.
Geldart, Dr. Khurana,-and Mr. Kennedy may request
that their medical records be forwarded to their new
practice locations. Others may request their medical
records before the closing date mentioned above.
'After April 30, patient medical records will be
transferred to Florida Physicians Medical Group
4jeartland Division's administrative office at 4421 Sun
Lake Boulevard, Suite D in Sebring, Florida 33872.
Dr. Donald Geldart, Dr. Sunaina Khurana, Physician
Assistant Dick Kennedy and the entire staff extend
thanks and gratitude to patients for their support.
Family Practice of Fort Meade
13 West Broadway
Fort Meade, FL 33841
863-285-2322
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WE TIP OUR CAPS To THE GRADUATING

!S6 CLASS OF 2006!

2 006 senior C5olt

o tulte yourgrduate on their achievements.
Stngraktuaen ys of hardwork and dedication

9et them know how proud you are.

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ABOUT ...

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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

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Pay rate: $23,673.74(11.38) $31,061.99(14.93)
Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings and Grounds
Department. Must have carpentry experience and knowledge
of the building trades. Ability to work from blueprints, sketch-
es, etc.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms 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 open until filled. EOE-
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COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL

Land Clearing *
Pond Excavation *
Dirt Hauling / Grade Work *
Citrus Tree Removal *
Demolition *
Site Prep *

1 11375-027

DAVID MILLS, OWNER
Established 1972 cl4:27tfc

600 GAL. STEEL tank trailer. Use for
fuel, water, molasses, etc., $850. 863-
832-0547. 4:27p
ALLIS-CHALMERS "C" tractor and 5'
belly mower, runs good; $1,650. 773-
6692. 4:27p
HORSE QUALITY HAY, square bales,
$3.75. 781-0124 or 735-1375.
4:27-5:4p

REFRIGERATOR, good condition,
$100 OBO. 863-773-2508. 4:27p

1988 FORD F150, 4x4. Everything
works, runs good, $800. 863-773-0288
or 773-3647. 4:27-5:4p

DODGE RAM 2001, 5.9, 4x4, quad
cab, 80,000 miles, $11,500. '99 CHEVY
S-10 Blazer, 4-door, V6, auto, loaded,
92,000 miles, $5,550. 767-6468.
4:27-5:4p

Help Wanted
Need
packinghouse
laborers.
Call Martin at:
863-767-9673
4:27tfc

CITY OF WAUCHULA
Accepting applications for the position of Customer Service
Clerk. Duties include servicing existing utility customers, set-
ting up new accounts, and collecting payments; providing
service related to cemetery plots; answering telephones and
directing calls to correct person. Must have working knowl-
edge of modern office practices and equipment. Must be able
to demonstrate ability to collect and account for cash transac-
tions. Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications effec-
tively. Bi-lingual capability (Spanish) highly desirable, but not
required. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. To apply for
this position, or for additional information, contact Human
Resources at 126 S. 7th Ave., Wauchula. EEO/DFWP Closing
date for accepting application is 05/05/2006 @ 5:00pm. cl4:27c

18.9 ac. Ft. ureen, C-2 zoning, Hwy 0o Frontage, frame nome incl., $ouu,uuu.
Whistler Woods 3.87 ac. homesite, oaks, deed restricted, small private
secluded community. $116,500
Commercial Auburndale-3.69 ac. with 35,800 sq. ft. bldg.with new metal
roof. Visible from Havendale Blvd., large paved parking area. $1.5 million.
Commercial 4 Lots Hwy 17 $225,000. Bowling Green.
37 ac.-- 1/2 pasture, 1/2 Hamlin on Swingle, micro irrigation. $14,000 per ac.
160 ac. total. 120 ac. citrus and 40 ac. in oak woods. 2 wells w/microjet. Lots of
road fmtg. $14,000 per ac.
kitchen H,& RPM ef oenfirnJn& W) $7(OUU0.
57 ac. total. 38 ac citrus w/2wells, microjet and 19 ac. in woods $14,000 per ac.
75 ac. total w/55 ac. citrus, deep well, microjet, Ft. Green area, $1,000,000.
21 ac. citrus, mostly Valencia, well w/irrig. 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. c14:27c

2003 SUZUKI BANDIT, still new, only
550 miles, includes jacket & helmet,
$5,000. Call Al @ 863-773-4653 or
863-773-4168. 4:13-5:11 p

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14 FOOT ALUMINUM boat with drive
on trailer, $450. 773-6497. 4:27-5:4p
1990 THUNDERCRAFT 17'5, runs
good. Ready to go in the water. Good
fishing or sking boat, $3,250. Call any-
time for info 863-781-1777. 4:20-27p

Help Waned

PERSON WITH good communicator
skills, computer skills, some bool
keeping knowledge, and overall great
personality! Bilingual a+, must be
willing to work on Saturday every
other week. Please send resume to
P.O. Box 873, Wauchula, FL 33873.
3:9tft

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE.
LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning' i
persons. Full or part-time, Duetti
Country Store. Intersection of SR62
CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora a.;
(941) 776-1097. 7:2itfOc

MAINTENANCE WORKER II
PAY RATE: ($17,595.34 $23,086.62)
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department
Applicants must have some knowledge of the general maintenance
trades. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Must have High
School Diploma or GED.
Valid FL Class B CDL is required.
Complete job description and Application forms 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 5:00 p.m., May 5, 2006.
EOE F/M/V. ci4:27c,

Hiring Immediately
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Wauchula Center
Patient Care Team Asst. Knowledge of
medicare, medicaid and other 3rd party insurance,f
health care exp., computer literacy, bilingual-read &1
speak Spanish a plus.
Part-time Custodian Experience in cleaning
(hospital, office, school, etc.)

Avon Park Center
Perinatal Outreach Worker Provide OB intake,
hospital outreach, perform standard nursing skills.
Computer literate, good oral and written communica-
tion skills, travel to other centers. LPN with valid FL'
License. Prefer 1 year hospital, medical/surgical expe-
rience.
Outreach Nurse LPN with valid FL License;.
Provide health education4healh" screenings, -faiia te
the Closing the Gap progfbnTh..fwo years experience,
computer literate, good oral and written communuca-
tion skills, able to travel and work flexible hours.
Comp. salary, excellent benefits, pension plan. Corporation
pays for LTD & life insurance. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950'
CR 17A West, Avon Park, FL, 33825, Fax # (863) 452? 11j
EOE/DFW. 4.~''
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L AMBERT
REALTY INC. Bus. (863) 773-0007
402 South 6th Avenue Fax: (863) 773-0038
Wauchula, FL 33873 www.lambertrealty.net
Buyers Available We Need Your Listings!

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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

Gary Delatorre Broker
(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173

SOUTH REALTY

EAL. ESxrATE REAL EASY.'
ned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporation

Donna Steffens, Associate
Jerry Carlton, Associate
Richard Dasher, Associate
Dane Hendry, Associate

781-3627
375-2887
773-0575
381-2769

Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

MY HERO! Daring rescue from high prices occurs in this THREE-BEDROOM/TWO-BATH HOME. Completely
3-bedroom/I-bath home. It has a new roof and a great remodeled and waiting for you. $144,900.
price of $77,900 to go with it. To see a real lifesaver, callOKIN I e per
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR LAND? I have the perfect 6.6-
773-2-22. acre tract for you. Price is reduced to $105,000. Call 773-
BRING YOUR HAMMOCK! Snooze under the oaks in the 2122 today!
20-acre backyard of your dream home. Great place to BRING YOUR ICED TEA. Prop your feet up and enjoy
build a home or use as a pasture. Don't doze off now! nature at its finest in this 2-bedroom/I-bath home on 2.5
ONLY $375,000. acres. The yard is big enough to enjoy yet small enough
HOOKED ON COUNTRY? "Country at its Best" aptly to tend to. $200,000-
describes this 5-acre tract. It is private but not isolated CHOOSE YOUR OPTIONS! Own the title to this newly
and full of endless possibilities. Get hooked for only zoned R-3 5-acre tract. It is conveniently located near
$80,000. Call today! schools and town. Call 773-2122 for more information.
_--- -~-$200,000. -----
THE BUSINESS OF SUCCESS. Make it yours with this DRUM ROLL PLEASE! The center spotlight proudly
strategically located commercial property along Hwy shines on this 3-bedroom/2-bath home. It has hardwood
17. It is in the direction of development. Don't be left floors, a beautiful backyard, and a large front porch for
out! Only $275,000. Call to get a head start. only $179,900.
T-MINUS TEN & COUNTING! Price reduced $10,000 to BEN FRANKLIN'S ADDENDUM Penny invested is two
just $175,000 on this 4-bedroom/2-bath home. It comes penny's earned as in this family restaurant. The restau-
'with 5-acres and more room to grow. Hurry! Someone rant comes fully furnished with plenty of room for your
will blast off in this value soon! customers to park! Call 773-2122 for more info.
~- -- -$325,000. ------
APRIL SHOWERS OF SAVINGS. Nice to get wet when it's PHOTOGENIC? Any way you look at it, this pretty 2-bed-
cold cash that you save on this 2-bedroom/I-bath home. room/2-bath mobile home is a contest winner! It sits on
It has a fenced-in yard and new carpet. Hurry while it's two lots and truly is a must see! Bring your camera to
raining! $67,500. capture the beauty! $110,000.

Featured Listing! [
NEWEST C.E.O.
Corporate-Executive-Offering just listed in Knollwood. This 3-bedroom/2bath
immaculate home has ceramic tile floors, screened lanai, a large yard, and a
large family room for entertaining will rank you high on corporate ladder.
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WALK TO SCHOOL! This 2677
sq. ft. stucco home has been recent-
ly renovated! 3B/2Bth, inside utili-
ty, and fireplace. $190,000
MAKE AN OFFER on this 4B/1.5Bth home, inside util-
ity, garage; located in family neighborhood. Listed at
$160,000
OWNER MOTIVATED! 17 Acres and lovely 3B/2Bth
Brick home; beautiful ceramic tile floors, fireplace,
large kitchen and much more; entrance has satellite
gate and alarm system. $465,000
MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! This home is move-in
ready, 3B/2Bth, 1838 sq. ft. home featuring
carpet/ceramic tile floors, some furniture included in
sale; nice yard with automatic sprinkler system; new
roof; metal storage and boat sheds. $175,000
GREAT LOCATION WITH PLENTY OF SPACE!!
4B/2Bth home on 2.5 lots, 3397 sq. ft., 2 fireplaces, large
rooms including family, dining, living and 2 utility
rooms; 12x15 workshop with electricity. Make an
appointment to see! $250,000
LOCATION! LOCATION! Just outside of town this 3
or possible 4B/2Bth C/B home is situated on .9 acre in
great neighborhood; new kitchen, dining room, living
room, family room with wood burning fireplace.
$265,000
NEW LISTING! Close to town but in the country,
3B/lBth, C/B home on 1 acre; ready for your offer!
Listed at $130,000

A PERFECT PLACE! 15 Acres just outside of towi
with 3B/2Bth CB home, plus a large, vinyl siding,
80x80 barn with 4 horse stalls, 2 roll up doors, 2 pole
barns, property is fenced and has many extras Call
today to see! $450,000
WESTERN HARDEE 15 acres cleared pasture with
small barn and 3B/lBth home; large oaks, paved road
frontage. $400,000
WHAT A STEAL! 3B/lBth home in Ft. Meade Area,
inside utility and storage, fenced back yard, sprinkler
system; located in great neighborhood. $105,000
LOOKING FOR VALUE? This 3B/2Bth home comes
with some furniture, 12x20 concrete floored workshop
with electricity and water, nice lot with plenty of fruit
trees. See today! $126,000
NEW LISTING! 2B/1Bth M/H; 1320 sq.ft., central
H/A, inside utility, screened porch, patio; outside stor-
age. $58,000
PEACE RIVER ACCESS! 2B/1Bth M/H, recently
remodeled, located on nice, large lot; storage shed.
Listed at $50,000
GREAT HOMESITES! 15 acres in beautiful location.
Call for details. $17,500 per acre
EXCELLENT PASTURELAND! 20.3 acres, two ponds,
fenced and cross fenced. Call for details!
40 Acres of native pasture; paved road frontage; nice
scattered oaks. $800,000
PERFECT FOR INVESTORS! 120 acres located in
eastern Hardee County. Call today for details.
10 Acres in Duette Area; property is fenced and has an
8" well. Call for details. :
GREAT LOCATION FOR BUILDING! 4 Acres with 2
wells, electrical hookup, septic tank, fenced on 3 sides -
ready for new construction or mobile home. $90,000
JUST LISTED IDEAL HOMESITES! One 5 acre
tract @ $90,000 and One 9.50 acre tract @ $171,00q
high and dry; on county maintained road; two 2" wells.
Commercial lot, HighWay 17, busy location. $75,000
STATE ROAD 66 Commercial corner lot and 1200 sq.
ft. building. Listed at,$175,000
4 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL property plus suite bf
offices, fruit scales, outdoor workshop/shed, fenced;
located just outside of city limits. $198,500
LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS on HIGHWAY 62; 10
Acres with road frontage Zoned 1-2; office space and
service shop. Call for details!

SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743
-~. ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698
OOTUT ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971

KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ......781-2413
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK.781-1226
ASSOCIATE: RHODA McCOY............781-7230
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Classifieds

HELP WANTED: PART-TIME with retail
merchandiser, large greeting card
, company is seeking merchandiser for
local Wauchula area, 10-15 daytime
hours/week, $7.50/hour, please visit
website www.hlrlngedge.com or call
1-800-373-3636, voice mail 99034. Job
code: 116315. 4:28-5:4p
* SE NECESITA una persona para tra-
bajar en el culdado de huerta. Se
exige tener llcencla de manejar,
Vehiculo; y buena actitud. Se pagara
salario de gas y vacaciones pagadas.
Por favor de Ilamar a Mark 781-0384.
4:27-5:4c

PERSON FOR GENERAL repair and
maintenance of trucks, trailers, trac-
tors and general farm machinery.
Fabrication a plus. Wages negotiable
depending on experience. Apply at
Buckhorn Nursery, 475 Lambert Rd.,
Zolfo Springs. (863) 773-6662.
4:27-5:4c
WELDERS EXPERIENCED in dragline
bucket-repair. Shop and field posi-
tions available. Long-term positions,
benefits, vacation pay, paid holidays.
941-776-1211 or 863-683-6741. Call 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. ask for Shawntel or
Gary Norris. 4:20-27c

RECEPTIONIST/OPTICIAN/TECH
needed for medical office in
Wauchula. Looking for energetic,
dependable, detail oriented person.
Bilingual a plus. Pleased mail resume
to: P.O. Box 1648, Avon Park, FL 33825
or fax 863-452-1462. Attn: Personnel.
4:20tfc
CNA's NEEDED 40 hr/wk. Mon.-Fri.
8:00 to 4:30. Must have dependable
transportation. Mileage reimburse-
ment and other benefits available.
Apply at HOPE of Hardee County, 310
N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. 773-2022. EOE,
DFWR 3:16-5:18c

GROVE CARE WORKER wanted. Must
have driver's license and vehicle,
good work attitude. Gas allowance
and payed vacation. Call Mark @ 781-
0384. 4:27-5:4c
SERVICE/DRIVER position must be
responsible, dependable, w/good atti-
tude. Apply in person. Ullrich's Water
Conditioning, 409 Goolsby Street,
Wauchula. 4:6tfc
OFFICE POSITION must be detail
oriented, mature, dependable. Custo-
mer service/Data entry. Apply in per-
son. Ullrich's Pitcher Pump, 409
Goolsby Street, Wauchula. 4:6tfc

CHILDCARE WORKERS CDAI &
CDAII required. Starting $7/hr. Send
resume to: P.O. Box 1356, Bowling
Green, FL 33834, Attn: Dee. 4:20-27c
FULL TIME POSITION available. Must
have excellent phone skills.
Experience with Quickbooks and pay-
roll preparation only need apply.
Leave resume at 120 N. 4th Ave.,
Wauchula, FL. No phone calls please.
4:20-27p
SUBWAY NOW HIRING Must be
available anytime. Apply Monday thru
Friday, 8 a.m. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
Ask for Dee. 4:27-5:4c

DRIVER DELIVERY truck for orna-
mental nursery, $12 per hour, CDL.
Apply at Peace River Growers, 3521
N. Nursery Rd., Zolfo Springs.
4:27-5:4c

BEAUTIFUL 3 BR/2 BA CB home in
great neighborhood. Built in 2001 with
a large screened porch on an acre lot.
Includes appliances and a bonus stor-
age shed, $199,000. Call for appoint-
ment. 863-781-2875. 4:27p

Help Wanted
Southeast Modular Mfg. South
Has an Immediate opening for all
phases of modular construction.
Experienced welders, framers, trim carpenters,
plumbers and electricians.
Competitive pay, benefits and 401-K.
Apply in person 1340 Highway 17 North
Wauchula, FL 33873
EOE/Drug Free Workplace c]4:20tfc

Come join an expanding company!
Concrete Superintendent
Concrete Foreman
Experience preferred but will train.
Excellent pay, benefits available.
Apply in person:

(863) 773-3839
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OBB 6 401 S. 6th Ave.,
traction Wauchula
inc.

Help Wanted

Irrigation Operator/Technician
Must be dependable and observant. Wide variety
of duties depending on ability. Some Benefits.
Apply in Person at 475 Lambert Rd.
8 miles East of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 64.

(863)773-6662 4:20,27p

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UNBET.TlVABLE PRICES!

Summer is coming and these vehicles MUST GO!

COME GET BLOWN AWAY BY THESE COOL DEAL

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No Interest!

Low Monthly Payments!

No Interest!

Home of Hardee County's Best Sales Team!

Maria
Wauchula
(Nmwelik iPntI NaU Eank)
,, ,, ;773-6667

Billy Hill
Owner

SE HABLA ESPANOL

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

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Assistant Teacher
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Assistant Teacher to work with children ages 6 wks to 5 years in a Migrant Head
Start Program. Responsible for assisting in the provision of developmentally appropriate activities and care for Head Start chil-
dren under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position supported by the Early Childhood Education Specialist.
Preferred: CDA for working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), 2 years experience, and active enroll-
ment in Associates degree program. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA
Credential for working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school) and two years experience working with young
children. Starting salary $8.77 -9.21 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched retirement plan. Closing date: 4-28-06.
Send resume/letter of interest or apply at: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave, Bowling Green, FL 33834, Tel. 375-2101, EOE, ADA,
License # C14HA0001.
Anuncio de empleo para el puesto de asistente de maestro
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el puesto de asistente de maestro para trabajar con nifios entire las
edades de 6 semanas a 5 aios de edad en un program de Migrant Head Start. TendrA la responsabilidad de ayudar en la
implementaci6n d6 las actividades apropiadas para el desarrollo infantil y ayudar en el cuidado de los niros de Head Start
bajo la guia y direcci6n del maestro del sal6n de clase. El puesto esta apoyado por la especialista de educaci6n de la nifiez
temprana. Se premiere: La credencial CDA para trabajar con el grupo de nifios de la edad apropiada (beb6s/nifios pequefios
o preescolares) y dos aios de experiencia. Ademrs, debe estar activamente matriculado en una program para obtener su
titulo asociado. Biling0e (espafol/ingles o criollo/ingl6s). Se acepta: Diploma de escuela secundaria/GED y la CDA para tra-
bajar con el grupo de nifios de la edad apropiada (beb6s/nifos pequefios o preescolares) y dos afos de experiencia traba-
jando con nifios pequefios. El salario inicial es entire $8.77 9.21 por hora. Se ofrece permiso personal, permiso por enfer-
medad, y beneficios de retire contribuci6n del empleador. La ultima fecha para entregar la solicitud es: 4-28-06, envie su cur-
riculo/su carta de interns o su solicitud de empleo a: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834, Tel 375-2101, EOE,
ADA, Licencia # C14HA0001.
Asistan-Pwofese
ECMHSP aksepte kounye a aplikasyon pou Asistan-Pwofese k ap gen pou-travay av6k timoun ant 6 semenn ak 5 an pou yon
program Migrant Head Start. Moun ki jwenn dj6b la ap reskonsab pou ede nan sevis aktivite apwopriye anrap6 ak devlip-
man ak nan s6vis swen pou yon timoun Head Start ki anba gid ak direksyon Pwofes6 a. Se Espeyalis Edikasyon pou Degoche
Timoun ki sip6te pozisyon sa a. Preferans: CDA pou travay avek gwoup laj apwopriye (Jenn Timoun/Tibebe ki fek ap mache
oswa Lek61l Matenel), 2 an eksperyans, epi anwolman aktif nan program degre Asosye. Bileng (Pany6l/Angle oswa
Krey6l/Angle). Akseptab: Dipl6m Lek61 Segond6/GED ak Agreman CDA pou travay avek gwoup laj apwopriye (Jenn
Timoun/Tibebe ki f6k ap mache oswa Lek61 Matenel) ak de (2) an eksperyans nan travay av6k jenn timoun. Sal& koumans-
man a se $8.77 9.21 pa edtan. Gen konje pou pesonel la, epitou gen plan retret annak6 av6k patwon an. Dat femti: 4-28-06.
Voye kourikouloum-vite/l6t ki montre ou enterese oswa aplike nan: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834, Tel.
3752101 ,EOE, ADA, 4 Lisans_C14HA0001.
'Program Assistant
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Program Assistant in a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for providing
program support to the Center Director and ECE Specialist. Assist with center level administrative procedures, communica-
tion, data entry, reporting and documentation of ECMHSP childhood development and family learning activities. Preferred:
Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field with demonstrated computer skills including the following appli-
cations: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. One year experience in an office environment using a computer and other office
equipment and performing basic purchasing/payroll functions. Accepted: High School Diplo-ma/GED with 4 years experience
in an office environment with demonstrated computer skills and other office machines and performing basic bookkeeping
operations. Basic math and number sense skills. Active enrollment in Associates Degree program. Starting salary $11.49 -
12.07 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched retirement plan. Closing date: 4-28-06. Send a resume/letter of inter-
est or apply at: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834; Tel. 375-2101, EOE, ADA, License #C14HA0001.
Anuncio para el puesto de asistente del program
ECMSHP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el puesto de asistente del program para la operaci6n de un centre de
Migrant Head Start. Esta posici6n provee apoyo al director del centre y a la especialista de educaci6n de la nifiez temprana.
Sera responsible de ayudar en las operaciones administrativas del centre, la comunicaci6n, la entrada de dates, los informes
y la documentaci6n de las actividades del desarrollo de los nifos de ECMHSP y del aprendizaje de la familiar. Se preflere:
Titulo de asociado en Administraci6n de Empresas o area relacionada con conocimiento demostrado en computaci6n
incluyendo las siguientes aplicaciones: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Un aio de experiencia trabajando en un ambiente de
oficina usando una computadora y otro equipo de oficina y desempefiando funciones bAsicas de compra y n6mina salarial.
Se acepta: diploma de escuela secundaria o GED con cuatro aios de experiencia trabajando en un ambiente de oficina
usando una computadora y otro equipo de oficina y desempefiando funciones bAsicas de archive. Conocimiento bAsico de
matemAticas y numeros. Matricula active en in program para obtener su titulo de asociado. El salario inicial es entire $11.49
- 12.07 por hora. Se ofrece permiso personal, permiso por enfermedad, y beneficios de retire con contribuci6n del
empleador. La fecha final para entregar la solicitud es el: 4-28-06, envie su curriculo y su carta de interns o su solicitud de
empleo a: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834, tel6fono 375-2101, EOE, ADA, licencia NO: C14HA0001.
Asistan Pwogram
ECMHSP aksepte kounye a aplikasyon pou Asistan Pwogram pou yon program Migrant Head Start. Moun ki jwenn dj6b la
ap reskonsab pou founi sip6 program pou DirektA Sant lan ak Espesyalis ECE a. L ap ede nan pwosedi administrative sant
lan, kominikasyon, antre done, rap6 ak dokiman devl6pman anfans ECMHSP ak aktivite aprantisaj fanmi yo. Preferans: Degre
Asosye nan Administrasyon Kom6syal oswa nan domen ekivalan an avek prAv konpetans nan 6dinatb, avek tou aplikasyon
sa yo: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Ennan eksperyans nan anviw6nman biwo ki gen yon 6dinate ak 16t ekipman biwo ak
nan fonksyon pou preparasyon acha debaz ak peman anplwaye. Akseptab: Dipl6m Lek61 Segond6/GED avek 4 an
eksperyans nan anviw6nman biwo avek prev konpetans nan 6dinate ak 16t machine biwo epi aplikasyon pou f6 kontablite
debaz. Konpetans rezonab nan matematik ak chief. Anwolman aktif nan program Degre Asosye. Sali koumansman a se
$11.49 12.07 pa 6dtan. Gen konje pou pbsonel la, epitou gen plan retret annak6 av6k patwon an. Dat f6mti: 4-28-06. Voye
kourikouloum-vite/16t ki montre ou enterese oswa aplike nan: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave, Bowling Green, FL 33834 Tel. 375-2101,
EOE, ADA, # Lisans C14HA0001.
Family Services Coordinator
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Family Services Coordinator in a Migrant Head Start Program Responsible for the
on-going recruitment and enrollment of center children and for the implementation of Social Services and Parent Involvement
areas of the program. Also assists in assessing that health and disability services are provided.
Preferred: Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field and two years experience working with chil-
dren and families, or Family Development Credential or equivalent and 3 years experience working with children and families
and active enrollment in an Associate's degree program in a Human Services field. Experience in community services.
Bilingual (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng) Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and five years experience working with children and
families. Experience in community services. Family Development Credential or equivalent or active enrollment in an
Associate's degree program within one year. Starting salary $10.34-$10.86 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched
retirement plan. Closing Date: 4-28-06. Send resume/ letter of interest or apply at: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave. Bowling Green, FL
33844, Tel. 863 375-2101, EOE, ADA, License # C14HA001.
Anuncio para el puesto de coordinator de serviclos para la familla
ECMHSP estA aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el puesto de coordinator de servicios para la familiar. Sera responsible
por el reclutamiento e inscripci6n de los nifos, la implementaci6n de servicios sociales y la participaci6n de los padres en el
program Ayudar a evaluar que los servicibs de salud y discapacidad sean proveidos. Se premiere: Titulo de asociado en
Servicios Humanos, Trabajo Social, o en una Area relacionada, y que tenga dos afos de experiencia trabajando con ninos y
families, o credencial de Desarrollo de Familia o en una Area relacionada y que tenga tres anos de experiencia trabajando
con nifios y families y estar matriculado para obtener un titulo de asociado en Servicios Humanos. Experiencia trabajando
en servicios para la comunidad. Bilingue (espaflol/ingl6s o criollo/ingl6s). Se acepta: Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED
y cinco aoies de experiencia trabajando con nifos y families. Experiencia trabajando en servicios para la comunidad. La cre-
dencial de Desarrollo de Familia o credencial equivalent o estar matriculado para obtener un titulo de asociado antes de
cumplir el primer afo de empleo. El salario inicial es entire $10.34-$10.86 por hora. Se ofrece permiso personal, permiso por
enfermedad y beneficio de retire con contribuci6n del empleador. La fecha final para entregar la solicitud es: 4-28-06, envie
su curriculo y su carta de interns o su solicitud de empleo a: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave. Bowling Green, FL 33844,Tel6fono 863-
375-2101, EOE, ADA, licencia #: C14HA0001.
Kouwbdonat6 Sevis Fanmi
ECMHSP aksepte kounye a aplikasyon pou Kouw6donate Sevis Fanmi pou yon program Migrant Head Start. Moun ki jwenn
dj6b la ap reskonsab pou f6 rekritman ak anwolman san rete pou timoun sant lan ak egzekisyon Sevis Sosyal ak dom6n
Patisipasyon Paran program nan. L ap ede tou nan evalye fason yo ofri sevis sante ak sevis enfimite. Preferans: Degre
Asosye nan Sevis Imen, Travay Sosyal oswa dom6n ekivalan, epi omwen de (2) an eksperyans nan travay avek timoun ak
fanmi, epitou anwolman aktif, oswa Agreman nan zaf6 Devl6pman Familyal oswa ekivalan an ak 3 an eksperyans nan travay
av6k timoun ak fanmi, epi anwolman aktif nan yon program degre Asosye nan zafe Sevis Imen. Eksperyans nan sevis
kominote. Bileng (Pany6l/Angle oswa Krey6l/Angle). Akseptab: Dipl6m Lek61 Segond6/GED ak senk (5) an eksperyans nan
travay avek timoun ak fanmi. Eksperyans nan s6vis kominote. Agreman nan zafe Devl6pman Familyal oswa ekivalan an oswa
anwolman aktif nan yon program degre Asosye nan ennan. Sale koumansman a se $10.44 10.97 pa Adtan. Gen konje pou
peson61 la, epitou gen plan retret annak6 avek patwon an.Dat femti: 4/28/06 Voye kourikouloum-vite/l1t ki montre ou enterese
oswa aplike nan: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33935 Tel. 863-375-2101, EOE, ADA, # LisansC1 4HA0001.
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3 BR/ 2 BA, Wauchula, new carpet
and tile, wood floors, corner lot, close
to schools, $125,000 OBO. (863) 245-
8144. 4:27p
4 BR/2.5 Bth. block In town, close to
schools, completely remodeled, tile
and lamante with new 7 person
jacuzzi. 767-1889 or 781-0601.

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14' YOUNG two horse slant dressing
room, $3,500. 18' car hauler/flatbed,

$1,850.767-6468. 4:27-5:4p

FOUND KAYAK. Call Trey at 832-2102.
4:27nc

ANGUS BULL 3/4 grown, redish pur-
ple, tag #34, N. Nursery Rd., Zolfo
Springs. 863-227-2264. 4:6-5:4p

KIDS 4-WHEELER, 70cc, 4 speed,
auto transmission, electric start, gas
powered, disc brakes, like new, $650.
863-781-6754. 4:27p
'04 WAVERUNNER 800, $7,000, trailer
Included. (863) 287-7270. 4:27p
ALUMINUM PANS 9 ft. for carports.
Windowed room, 8x12 will take down
for you. 767-8822. 4:27-5:4c
MOVING SALE: Several propane
tanks, 30 Ib, 7.5 gallons; less than one
year old, $50 each. (863) 781-7798,
(863) 781-7296. ALSO misc. RV items.
4:27-5:4p

Citrus Removal Land Clearing

backhoe Work

Fond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Drivewags Pebble Kock, etc.

L1iNOW VAILABLE, :
FiDit TpSoil

Shawn Rimes

(863) 781-0412
Agnet
158*17*9761

References Provided Upon Requests,

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REALTORS
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JOE L. DAVIS, J
REALTOR JOHN H. O'NE/
John O'Neal
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

CB home. 4 BR, 2 bath on Saunders
St in Wauchula. $99,000!
3 BR, 1 bath CB home in Wauchula
on Orange St. Convenient location.
$120,000!
20 acs. in western Hardee Co.
Beautiful homesite with a lake view.
$220,000. Deed Restrictions.
1.28 ac. vacant tract in apex where
E Main St & E SR 64 come togeth-
er. 166' wide on west end & over
600' long on hwy. Zoned C-2. East
of Wauchula, Hardee Co, FI.
$120,000!
Ready for your new home! Three
5 acre tracts in western Hardee
Co. Asking $100,000 each! Make
your offer today. Owners motivat-
ed!
34.4 ac. Valencia grove with red &
green jets. Good producer.
$18,000/ac!
Fish, Hunt & Relax! 1,014 acs. on
beautiful Charlie Creek. Good cit-
rus grove for cash flow. Abundant
wildlife. Great home, barns &
office. $21,000,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$1,000,000!

JR.
AL

Beautiful 10 ac. homesite, pasture,
woods on paved road. $180,000!
You won't find anything better than
this 20 acs. of beautiful pasture
located close to town. Paved road
frontage, culvert, and board fence
entrance. Listed for $280,000!
20 ac. Hamlin grove between Avon
Park & Wauchula. Mostly young
trees, increasing in production with
micro-jet irrigation. $260,000!
Bayside home in Englewood!
Located on deep water canal.
$1,075,000!
GREAT LOCATION! Residential
lot in Frostproof ready for your
home. This 50'x330' lot is priced at
$11,500!
20 acs. close in to Wauchula.
Citrus, 2 wells. $220,000!
Just what you are looking for! This
beautifully maintained 2 BR, 2
bath, MH in Brookside Bluff
includes all appliances, golf cart
and some furniture! $85,000!
Adjacent to "The Bluffs" 18- hole
championship golf course.

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ANTIQUE SALE Booth 24 at Jolles
on Main 30% of all Items. 4:6-5:4p
STORAGE LOT will store your mobile
homes, RVs, trailers. 767-8822. 2:9tfc

ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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FREE KITTEN. 767-8822, 4:27-5:4c
FREE KITTENS: males, females,
adorable, long haired. 863-445-0689.
4:27p
WE ARE LOOKING for good homes
for 2 mixed breed puppies: adoption
includes 1st shots & worming, $10
each. Contact All Creatures Animal
Hospital: 773-9215 or stop by and see
- really cute! 4:27-5:4c
BEAGLES one female, three males,
vet checked, 10 wks. old, tri-color.
Call Hugh 445-3330. 4:20-5:18p
AMERICAN BULLDOG strong
Johnson bloodline, 1 male, 3 females,
$300 OBO. (863) 661-4100. 4:20-27p

HELP WANTED
Hardee Services of Rehabilitation has an opening for
a full-time rehab aide to work in rehab department of
FH/Wauchula. High school diploma or GED required.
Must be dependable and able to lift 70+ Ibs. Hours M-
F 8:00-5:00 and weekend rotation. Pay rate depending
on experience. Applications taken at The Therapy
Center, 1330 Hwy 17 South, Wauchula or call 767-
0111 for more information. cl14:27c

6" well. Askig $1,100,000.(
Call our office for details! LIA
37 acres in Polk County Approximately 700 feet on Lake Lizzie. 2400e County,
feet of paved road frontage and 30er acres of citrus. One 8" well and one
6" well. Asking $1,100,000.
215 acres of grove, 37 wooded acres and two 3BR/2BA homes each on 6
acres of cleared land. The possibilities are endless for this 264 acres!
Call our office for details!
3,242 ac. of prime development property located in Manatee County,
with 3.7 miles of paved road frontage and over 3 miles along the Myakka
River. This property already has two single family homes, equipment
barns, cow pens and six wells with diesel power units! Will sell in 2 tracts!
Call Bruce Shackelford for details!
2,060 ac SR 70 Manatee County ranch/development property. Over 85%
uplands. Two small houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Call Ben
Gibson for details.
83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads.
Currently zoned FR-1. $20,000 per acre.
13.03 Acres of grove. This great property comes with.an adorable 1 or 2
bedroom, 1 1/2 BA frame house and pole barns. Don't wait to see this, call
Tanya Dubberly today. Asking only $375,000.
4.8 Acres close to town. Beautiful homesite located in a new subdivision.
Don't miss a chance to own the last parcel available in this area. Now only
$91,000.
Good home sites on paved road! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road.
Listed for $19,500 per acre!
Very motivated sellers! 3 BR/2 BA cedar home on approximately 1.52
acres within 1 mile of town. Beautiful home with many upgrades.
Recently repainted.
Country living close to town. Only $285,000.
Perfect location close to town off Popash Road! 2,514 total SF, 3 BR, 2
bath, open floor plan, CBS/stucco home on 5 beautiful acres! Lots of
beautiful old oaks! Deed restricted. Call Mary Rollins to see! Listed at
just $310,000!
Highlands County! We have listings! Call John Gross for more information!
WE WANT YOUR LISTINGS!
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY!
www.jimseerealty.comn
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker

m Sales Associates
(after hours)
Mary Rollins (863) 781-9495 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 John H. Gross (863) 273-1017
Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 Tanya Dubberly (863) 781-3069
Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358
We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing
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FEMALE brown/black mix., part
Dashound, friendly, house broke. 375-
4984. 4:27nc
ATTENTIONI State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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DESOTO COUNTY 5 acres on paved
roads, $150,000. HARDEE COUNTY -'
1 acre on SR 64, $39,900. www.land-
callnow.com 1-941-778-7980/7565.
4:27-6:15c .
DESOTO COUNTY 80 acres will split..,
$20,000 per acre. www.landcall- .
now.com 1-941-778-7980/7565.
4:27-6:15c

NOW RENTING!
THE PALMS APTS.
ATTENTION FARM WORKERS
4 Bedroom Apartments
Located at: 701 La Playa Drive
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Monthly rent from $570 + utilities
Occupancy restricted to households/with one family member receiving 50%
or more of their gross annual income from farm labor activities.
For Rental Info & Applications
The Palms at 863-773-3809
(TDD #1-800-955-8771)
Equal Housing Opportunity
AHORA ARQUILANDO!
ATENCION TRABAJADORES DE FINCA
THE PALMS APARTMENTS
4 cuarto
Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive
Horas de Oficina: Lunes y Viernes de 9:00 AM 5:00 P.M. I
Mensualidades de renta comenzando de $570 + utilidades
Apartamentos designados para los encapacitados y desabilitados.
Intalarse es restrict a un miembro de familiar que reciban el 50% o mas de
Ingreso grueso annual en actividades de labor en agriculture.
Para information de renta o solicitudes
Llame, The Palms al: 863-773-3809
(TDD #1-800-955-8771)
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www.floresrealty.net Lisa Douglas

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
* REDUCED Home with Acreage Well
Maintained 3BR/2BA 1998 Doublewide on 5 Acres in
Zolfo Springs. Parking area with storage room or
workshop. MLS#181504 Being offered at $169,900.00.

Great Starter Home or Investment
in Sebring 2BR/1BA, Central
Air & Heat with 1,104 sq. ft. total.
Close to shopping, schools and
medical facilities. Asking $130,000.
New Listing Brand new 2006
Doublewide 3BR/2BA, Fireplace,
Very Nice Kitchen Cabinets and
Countertops, Big back yard with
oak trees on paved road. Call us for
all the details.
Conveniently Located 3BR/2BA
2002 Home with 1,440 Heated Sq.
Ft., 2 Car Garage, Central Air &
Heat. Home in great location just
west of Wauchula on 1.3 Acres.
Call us today. REDUCED'
$198,900.
REDUCED 2002 DW in
Wauchula Hills 3BR/2BA, spacious
kitchen with skylight. Well main-
tained and ready for new owners.
REDUCED $79,000.00.
2002 DW in Fort Green -
3BR/2BA 1,296 sq. ft. on 1 acres.
Nice peaceful living in the country.
Asking $96,000.00.
Acreage in Ft. Meade 20.91
Acres in nice desirable area -
$16,500 an acre.
Nice Cute Home 2BR/2BA 1993
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Heat, Large Florida Room, Garage
and/or workshop with open cov-
ered area on side. In excellent con-
dition. Asking $69,900.00.

Beautifully Maintained -
3BR/2BA 2 Story brick home in
Riverview. This home is in immac-
ulent condition and ready for it's
new owners. Screened back and
front porch, 1,966 sq. ft. of living
area. Being offered at $179,900.00.
MLS#178258
Spacious Home 3BR/2BA CB
home with 2 efficiencies great for
live in mom, dad or college student,
each efficiency has a bedroom,
bath, kitchen, living area and AC.
What more could you ask for.
Home is on large corner lot with
well maintained landscaping.
MLS#179845. Asking $250,000.
Newly Remodeled Home in
Bowling Green 3BR/2BA 1976
Home with 1,688 Sq. Ft. of living
area, new roof, fresh paint,
inground pool, central air & heat
with 1 acre. Must see to appreci-
ate. Asking $189,000.
REDUCED!! Nature at it's Best -
Spacious secluded home located off
Murphy Road in South Western
Hardee County. 7.5 acres sur-
rounded by Florida Native wood-
lands, Stocked Pond, several out-
buildings and state of the art dog
pens. This is definitely a MUST
SEE TO APPRECIATE. Reduced
to $379,900.00.
Unbelievable Never thought we
would see $40,000.00 for a home
again! This 1994 2BR/1BA Mobile
Home is priced to sell just west of
Zolfo Springs. For more details call
today.

* Whether you're buying or selling. The professionals at Flores &
Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates
help make your Real Estate Dreams come true. *

*AII of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net
WE BUY LOTS ANYWHERE IN
HARDEE COUNTY TOP PRICE CASH.

Noey Adai
Amanda M
Lisa Doug

QUICK CLOSINGS.
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralla D. Flores, Broker, oralla@floresrealty.net
After hours 863-773-2840
m Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863)
lishoe (863) 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863)
las (863) 781-3247 Jessie Sambrano (863)

773-6141
559-9392
245-6891
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HELP WANTED
Bowling Green Youth Academy is currently seeking
Direct Care Workers to provide supervision of
female youth 12-18 years of age.
Salary is based on experience.
Applications are available at the facility
or you can send a resume to
PO Box 369 Bowling Green, FL 33834.
(863) 375-2000 ext. 221
Fax (863) 375-9929 ,.,,

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WANTED: PASTURE for 4 horses.- COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR
lease rent. 30-40 acres with wao,- SALE: 4 units, 1.76 acres, corner Hwy
supply, shade, good fencing. C.,-- -1 and Old Dixie Hwy., BG, $375,000.
share with cattle/horses. Well 'all Ruthy (863) 245-1112. 4:20-5:18p
behaved, won't damage property/.-S-.j.JO 1/4 acre lots, Charlie Creek
fence. Not big eaters. 941-223-8863 or MHP, $15,000 each, 781-3004.
941-223-8862. 4:27-5:25p 4:27-5:25p
Short Time Job Bankruptcy Repo Slow Pay
Just meet our easy requirements and you are conditionally
APPROVED!* NO MONEY DOWN
*Low monthly payments Competitive Rates Not Buy Here-Pay Here
Established Credit Late Model Cars & Trucks. Call now for your credit approval on our 24 hr. toll free
HOTLINE 1-800-535-6061
You must meet our lender's credit standards. Income and equity requirements apply.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $ 9.79 $12.85
Wanted for Hardee County Animal Control Development.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures is required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to perform
the job responsibilities. Must have High School Diploma or
,GED. Complete job description posted on County website:
www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human
Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
until 5:00 p.m., May 5, 2006 EOE- F/M/V cl4:27c

HELP WANTED
Bowling Green Youth Academy is looking for a
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to serve as
the programs Clinical Director for 52 female youth.
Applicants having experience providing mental health
and substance abuse treatment services to youth in a
residential setting is preferred. Competitive salary and
benefit package is available. Bowling Green Youth
Academy is also looking for a Bachelor level therapist
to provide mental health services to the female youth
in our program. All individuals interested should con-
tact Patricia Wheeler at 863-375-2000 ext. 221.
The program is located at
4705 US Highway 17 N
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
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1 Grape St..BG 311, central HIA, CB $65,000.
309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.
Sacre in Ona with 1/2 zoned C-1 includes 3 rental houses at $900 per
Vacant corner lot. 62x175, located on West Main St., Wauchula. In the
downtown Historical district, building ready. $175,000.
Commercial lot,75x169, with rental home in Ona $69,500.

W/MH. ...

fCallN

Today

(863) 781-1062

Billy Hill

*s$1,000 Bonus if
Billy Buys your
house!
*Billy pays all Closing
Costs!
*Close in as little

as 7 days!

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RV FOR SALE 767-8822. 3:2tfc
35'FLEETWOOD PROWLER 767-8822.
4:20tfc

3 BED/ 2 BATH mobile $700 mo. +
deposit. No pets, close to schools.
Citrus Valley Mobile Home Pk. 863-
698-4910. 4:13-5:11 P

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

COMMERCIAL, manufacturing, indus-
trial, offices, many locations, parking.
773-6616 773-2179 370-2393.
4:13-5:111p
6 BEDROOM Apts., Espanol 773-2179
or 370-2393, English 773-6616, $450
week. 4:13-5:11p
ADULT PARK Crystal Lake. We have
RVs for sale and rent. Some can be
moved. 767-8822. 3:16tfc

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

Bo Espino
Auto Technician

/ CONTROLLER/OFFICE MANAGER
Crown Ford, Wauchula, Florida has an immediate
opening for an experienced controller/office manag-
er. 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 background in the auto-
motive business and reports directly to the Group
Controller. Top pay and benefits (medical, disability,
dental, 401 K) 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 c4:27c

ALL CVIIVITOWN
Break down anyiherle in town and ~Ie'll be there in a lurriy!
Call us for 24-hour Emergency Service.

1-863-375-4441

Jimmy Hill
(863) 781-3090

Dan Hill
(863) 781-3091

24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service

Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17* Bowling Green c14:27tfc

Florida Institute For
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR),
located in Wauchula, FL is dedicated to the rehabilitation
of survivors of brain and spinal cord injuries. We are cur-
rently accepting applications for the following positions.
All interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age
& have a minimum of a HS Diploma/GED.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE Maintain
employee files to meet state, federal & credentialing
agency standards. Must be able to multi-task & adhere to
confidentiality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office,
Access & Excel. 1 to 3 yrs exp inH/R required.
THERAPISTS PT/PTA/OT/COTA Current FL
licensure & experience is required. Part time and Full
Time positions available.
C.N.A. -- Current FL licensure and experience required.
B, C, w/end shifts.
CLINICAL SECRETARY ASSISTANT-
WordPerfect or Microsoft Word experience required.
Completes filing, travel arrangements & assists w/special
projects. Must be able to manage heavy workload.
SWITCHBOARD- Answer and direct all incoming &
outgoing calls. One year switchboard & clerical experience
preferred.
UTILITY SERVICE WORKER- Electrical, plumb-
ing & tile work. Prefer 3-5 yrs experience.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECH- Trash removal, supply
deliveries & misc. cleaning duties.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT-
Provide direct care to clients. Must be patient, reliable &
trustworthy. C shift & weekends available. No previous
experience necessary.
FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a
DFWP. If you are interested in joining a fast growing com-
pany, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd. to fill out an appli-
cation, fax resume to 863-773-2041, or e-mail to annet-
tedhr@finr.net. cl4:20tfce

MENTALLY CHALLENGED female
needs room mate. Must be female and
can do own personal hygiene.
Inquire: Roommate, P.O. Box 1829,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:13-5:11 p

1 BEDROOM UNIT, furnished, utilities
Included. 55+, non-smoking, no pets.
$700/mo + $350 security deposit.
Crystal Lake Village. 773-3582.
3:30-4:27p

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3. V I

AND A ATR 1 PAIR
5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
OU TIRE AREO ALE VEY3AY

1, 2, 5, 10, 20 Acre Tracts Available. Call for information
20 beautiful acres, homesite, investment, pasture. Minutes from Wauchula.,
great location $15,500. per acre
20 Acres producing citrus grove. 2300' 3BR/1.5 Ba block Home in West
Hardee. Great out buildings $489,900.
Nice Starter Home! 2005 DW MH 3BR/2Ba on a 100' X 100' Lot. Large
living room, great master BR and Bath. 2 storage sheds. $89,900.
Briarwood: Beautiful 3/2 on 1/2 ac. Den, formal sitting room, 10'
ceilings,open floor plan, 2 car garage. Deed restricted, stable area. $349,900.
67 ac. beautiful woods and pasture. Within 1/2 Mi. of College, Best
Western and Projected growth area. 600' from Peace River $15,000 per ac.
S4:27c.

Help Wanted
Maintenance Supervisor for local apartment
complex. Must have experience, A/C certified
preferred. Pass drug test and criminal back-
ground check. Salary and apartment. Full
benefits after 90 days. Apply in person at
Country Manor Apartments. (Highway 62).
For more info call Paula at 773-6640. c14:27c

.107 W. Main Street
Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994

Very lovely M i ls lid 0 sq. ft. Ready to
move into. '5Ltl (vis t t 0ciYA9 neighborhood.
$185,000.
3BR/1BA. irc jiZ^fo.lei h iances, vinyl sid-
ing ^ ith yI r 1:)1 o-l-
Approximately 40 acres. Call for information.
New Listing: Beautiful 4BR/2BA Double Wide MH on 11/4 AC. Porch
built across back. This is a must see $136,500.
10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,000 Reduced to
$21,500 per acre.
Beautiful homesite. You can hide away in this approx. 24 acres of
wooded property with creek and Oak hammock. Fenced and cross
fenced. $20,000 acre.
We Have Buyers! ... We Need Listings!
Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Or email us at: TSEEREALESTATE@yahoo.com 4:27c

600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661* FAX (863)784-7497
.. e-mail : jobs@southflorida.edu
SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.southflorida.edu
POSITION VACANCIES
HISTORY INSTRUCTOR Full-time, 10-month faculty position to
teach History and other related courses beginning in the Fall (August,
2006). Master's degree in History (or 18 grad. hrs in History and a relat-
ed Master's degree) required; Ph.D. preferred. Post-secondary and dis-
tance learning experience strongly preferred. Preference will be given to
applicants who have 18 additional grad. hrs. in Geography, Sociology, or
Psychology. Competitive salary. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Weds.,
May 17, 2006.
COORDINATOR, EDUCATOR PRREPARATORY INSTITUTE
(EPI) Full-time, grant-funded position to coordinate and manage the
functions of the EPI, Bachelor's degree in Education, Business
Management, or related field required; Master's preferred. Experience in
business management, educational leadership, or other related field pre-
ferred. Must be competent in basic computer skills; database experience
preferred. Competitive salary. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Weds., May
17, 2006.
BOOKSTORE MANAGER Full-time position to operate College
Bookstore. Degree in a business-related field preferred. At least 3 yrs. of
management/supervisory experience required; retail management expe-
rience preferred. Must have excellent communications skills. Competitive
salary. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Tues., May 9, 2006.
ESOL/GRANT SPECIALIST Full-time, partially grant-funded posi-
tion to coordinate the ESOL program and assist in identifying, writing,
and overseeing grants beginning July 1, 2006. Bachelor's degree
required. Adult Education/ESOL experience required. Extensive grant-
writing, monitoring, and reporting experience preferred. Must have
excellent communications skills and ability to work with a variety of
people. Reliable transportation and community knowledge required for
extensive travel within Highlands County. Starting annual salary range:
$35,000 to $40,000. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Tuesday May 9, 2006.
STUDENT DATA SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Full-time position
responsible for developing and preparing reports and providing technical
support in Student Services. Assocaiates (or higher) degree in Computer
Science, Data Processing, or related field required. Applied technical
diploma or extensive related experience may satisfy educational require-
ments. Experience working with one or more of the following applica-
tions preferred: Banner, Oracle, SQL, or Microsoft Access. Starting
annual salary range: $22,259 to $24,930. Application deadline: 5 p.m.,
Thurs., May 4, 2006. (Veteran's Preference may be claimed for this posi-
tion.)
Full-time positions at SFCC offer competitive salaries and comprehen-
sive benefit packages including retirement, health and life insurance,
vacation and sick leave. Application forms and detailed position
announcements are available in Human Resources, Building I (Avon
Park), at any SFCC campus/cenier, and on our web site.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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WE Pay Casu

FOR HOUSES

aaM Lawvo

'Office Ph: 375-3113

Mobile Ph: 781-4460

BILL STATON
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Classifieds

ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh

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

HEALTHCARE

GIVE YOUR CAREER
A FRESH START
With Prison Health Services,
you'll experience the unique
rewards and satisfaction that
come from working in correc-
tional healthcare. Join our
team at the Hardee
Correctional Institution in one
of these immediate openings:.

*Date Entry Clerk
FT, Mon-Fri
*Medical Records Clerk
FT, Mon-Fri
*RNs & LPNs
FT, PT & PRN; all shifts
We offer competitive rates and
great benefits. Contact
Heather Moore at (863) 773-
2441, ext. 286; fax: (863) 773-
3798.
EEO/AA
www.prisonhealth.com
cl4:27c

PAINTING BY PRO small jobs, inside
or outside. 941-518-9476. 4:27p
D.C. PHONE SERVICE Residential
and small business installation and
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
computer wiring, 35 years experience.
773-9179. 4:27-6:29p
BABYSITTING IN MY home. Lots of
experience. Mon. Sat., 6:30 a.m. -
6:30 p.m. 375-9995. 4:27-5:4p
DISCING, MOWING, hauling, tractor
service. 781-3141, 735-0140 leave
message. 4:13-5:18p
ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION Car-
ports, screen rooms, additions, pool
cages. Harold Howze Construction.
735-1158. 4:6-6:22p
NOBLE LAWNS high quality service at
affordable prices. 781-3559. 4:6-5:4p

We By

A M-SOUTH REALtY
(, ) 773 2 p.1
."-. Ll a._ t. e .l

NEW FURNITURE
FOR LESS!
Lamps $17, 100-Barstools $39 up,
SO-Desks $97 up, 3 Pc Dropleaf dinette
$197, 50-table and 4 chairs $397 up,
200-Recliners $297 up,
50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets $687 up,
50-TV Ent. Centers $167 up, 2 Pc
Queen Bed Set $297 up, 50-4Pc bed-
room sets $387 up, 3 Pc Livingroom
tables $97 up,
100-Headboards $79 up.
HIGHPOINT
FURNITURE
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North Sebring Florida
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot c14:20tfc

Lonestar
Co nsctrtu.action COtr -

General Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865

AJ's Tree Service
We Will Not Be Under Bid
TREE TRIMMING
CUTTING CLEAN-UP ETC.
Free Estimates
(863) 767-0934
y Cell: (863) 781-2783
4:27-5:25p

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ADMITTED To YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS
RUTH "RUTHY" CRESPO
MORTGAGE BROKER
R.CRESPO@ REFLECTIONMNORTGAGE.COIM
CELL(863)245-1112 OFFICE(239)573-4223 FAX(239)573-4336
1617 SANTA BARBARA BLVD.
CAPE CORAL, FL 33991
RONDA SMITH & ASSOCIATES
LICENSED CORRESPONDENT LENDER cl'

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CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
-10 Years Experience-
Certified & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806

0 RE-O

Every Friday, Saturday, U,
Sunday
*Restrooms
.*Water
*Electric

Bowling Green Flea Market

781-1062 c 10:20c

I Services :1

PARKER FILL DIRT
DEMOLITION
Fill Dirt Tree Removal Stump Remoyal *
Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing *
Shelled Clay Top Soil Bulldozer*
Dump Trucks *
(863) 735-2415 c,,l:3.

J-N-T's
MOWING SERVICE
Jimmy & Tammy McNabb
Licensed & Insured
Office 863-735-2902 Cell 863-781-6703
Nextel 161 *149209*3 Fax 863-735-0126
Specialiing In
Lot Clearing Dirt Work
Fence Building Bush Hogging ,S
Brush Removal Pasture/Grove Mowing

Call today for a FREE estimate!

S3Drywall Painti
Lamont Lee
V License #06-353 & Insured -
15 Years of Experience
PO Box 137; Bowling Green, FL 33834,
(863) 245-6299 phone
(863) 767-6008 fax
Icejdrywallpainting@hotmail.com

Repairs HARDEE ROOFING INC.
Reroo 863-773-0377
Metal
Shingles 1071 S. Fl. Ave
Flat Fl. St. Lic. no. CCC1326969

Licensed & Insured
Serving Hardee, DeSoto, &
Polk Counties for 12 years. c3:30-6:1p
s cl3:30-6:1ep

General help and person
experienced in spraying
or willing to learn at our
Zolfo Springs location.
Applicant must have a valid ID & Social Security.
All positions are full time.
Apply in person at:
Sunshine Foliage World
2060 Steve Roberts Special
__ Zolfo Springs, FLcl4:20tfc
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LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE service.
Commercial and residential, insured,
locally owned and operated. Free
Estimates. Call My Florida Landscape
Service 863-832-2102. 4:6-6:8p
HANDYMAN FREE ESTIMATES.
Remodeling, decks, flooring, tile,
doors, windows. No job too small
David Newcomb & Son. Lic.#0967.
David Sr., (863) 781-6479; David Jr.,
(863) 781-3139; home, (863) 375-
2526. Call anytime. 3:30-4:27p
JO ANN WILSON EA LICENSED tax
preparer, accountant. 735-1614 or
781-3941. 3:30-4:27p
GANTT'S TV Repair, pickup and deliv-
ery. 781-3298 or 773-4860. 3:30-4:27p
STRUCTURED LAWNCARE and land-
scaping. Licensed and insured, com-
mercial and residential, new landscap-
ing, relandscaping. Call Jesse
DeBoom C-863-781-2753 or H-863-
735-0590. 2:23-5:25p
B SEE
SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
www.bseesound.com. 2:16-5:25p
C&P CONSTRUCTION. Demolition, fill
dirt, tree removal, stump removal,
dragline, track hoe, land clearing,
shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer,
dump trucks. 735-2415. 1:19tfc
CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings, dh

DIVORCE
BANKRUPTCY

$69
863-314-0846
(non-lawyer) 1:,f

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.
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 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Tuesday, Friday and
Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First
Methodist Church, Corner of Grape &
Church St., Bowling Green..
7:18tfcdh
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc

VERY SMALL travel trailer to convert
into office CHEAP. 245-9464 4:27p

WE HAVE refrigerators, gas stoves,
electric washers, dryers, freezers,
metal bunkbed, twin on top, full on
bottom, king & queen beds, dressers,
chests at Edna's Place. 4:20tfc
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8 a.m. *?, 4676
CR 663 N., Fort Green area. Turn right
at King Fries, 2 houses on right.
Dishes, tables, dressers, microwave,
upright freezer, chairs. Lots of misc.
4:27p
1111 HWY. 17 North. Yard sale and
warehouse sale. Sat., 7 to ? 4:27p
FRIDAY, SATURDAY 9-5, 1755 N.
Florida Ave. 4:27p
SATURDAY 306 Southerland St. off
Florida Ave. 4:27p
SATURDAY 8 A.M. ?, 401 S. 11Tth
Ave., Wauchula. Lots of misci 4:27p
SATURDAY 511 Cypress Street,
Wauchula. Antique furniture and
glassware, adult, children clothing,
shoes, purses, toys. 4:27p
156 BRONCO DRIVE at Charlie Creek
and Hwy 17 South. Saturday Only. 10
a.m. 4 p.m. Lots of miscellaneous.
4:27p
SATURDAY 7 ?, 971 Popash, 3-fam-
ily. Clothes, toys, crafts, antique
piano. 4:27p

"On TheJok

RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor-/-
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409

John Reschke
Bill Reschke

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CCC-045925
License CBC- 12430

LA OFICINA DE RUTHYr
RUTHY' S OFFICE
Notaria Publica-Notary Public Impuestos-Taxes
Servicios Miscelaneos-Misc. Services
Immigracion-Immigration
501 N. 7th Ave./P.O. Box 565 426 S. Brevard Ave.
Wauchula, FL 33873 Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)767-1362 Office (863)993-4400 Office
(863)767-0706 (863)993-4401
(863)767-1296 FAX cl4:2027p (863)993-4405 FAX

Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent LABOR Taxes
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 10:21tf

Shell

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GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.

Fill Dirt

Zolfo Springs

Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490 cl4:28tfc

Sand

Mobile: (941) 456-6507

PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat and Crano eorvieo Troo Trimming
Complete Troo Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(803) 781-2089

lieonszd a Insturad

Amept M/C a- Vita

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Words To,

Liy% By

A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
God passed in front of him
(Moses) and called out, "GOD,,
a God of mercy and grace, end-
lessly patient... so much love,
so deeply true ... loyal in love
for a thousand generations, for-
giving iniquity, rebellion and sin.
Exodus 34:6 (ME)
FRIDAY
My brothers, what sort of people
are you whom God has called?
Few of you are men of wisdom,
by any human standard; few are
powerful or highly born. Yet,
God has chosen what the world
calls folly... weakness, low and
contemptible. And so, there is
no place for human pride, in the
presence of God.
/ Corinthians 1:26-27, 29 (NEB)
SATURDAY
Say to them, 'The Lord God
says, 'As surely as I live, I do not
want any who are wicked to
die.. I want them to stop doing
evil and live.' "
Ezekiel 33:11 (NCV)
SUNDAY
More so, we rejoice in our suf-
ferings, knowing our trials pro-
duce endurance, and endur-
ance produces character, and
character hope; because God's
love has been poured into our
hearts.
Romans 5:3-4a, 5a (RSV)

SATURDAY: 8 a.m. ?, 3086 Hickory
Court, Zolfo. Huge 4 family. Lots of
good stuff. 4:27p
FRI. & SAT. 8 -?. Clothes, misc. 301
Georgia St., Wauchula. 4:27p'
THREE FAMILY: Friday, 1860 Dishong
Rd., Wauchula. Too much to list.
4:27p

MONDAY
It is senseless for you to work so.
hard from early morning until;
late at night, fearing you wilf
starve to death; for God wants
His loved ones to get their prop-,
er rest.
Psalm 127:2 (TLB):
TUESDAY
(Jesus said), "I am the vine
itself; you are the branches. It is
the man who shares My life and
whose life I share, who proves
fruitful. For the plain fact is that
apart from Me you can.do noth-
ing at all. The man who does not
share My life is like a branch that
is broken off and withers away.
John 15:5-6 (PME),
WEDNESDAY
The eyes of the Lord are every-:
where, keeping watch on the
wicked .and the good The
Lord detests the way of the
wicked but He loves those who
pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:3,9 (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.

If you can find something every-
one agrees on, it's wrong.
-Mo Udall

S. 115 St hA1 1 c.
WIi CIIL11.FL1, 87,mr

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	Section A: Main
	Section B
	Section C
	Section D
	Section D: Hardee Living
	Section D: Classified