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Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

106th Year, No. 24
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Thursday, May 25, 2006

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Jury Convicts 'Teflon

Man' Of Drug Charges

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
iOf The Herald-Advocate
A criminal who law enforcement
officers had come to call "Teflon
Man" because they couldn't make
any charge stick has been convicted
on four counts in Hardee Circuit
Court.
James Lewis Roberts, 44, of
Wauchula, was found guilty of pos-
session of methamphetamine, con-,
spiracy to sell methamphetamine,
possession of less than 20 grams of
marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
It took jurors five hours over two
days to return their findings.
Still, Roberts beat the most seri-
ous charge lodged against him, the
first-degree felony of trafficking in
methamphetamine. A conviction
there could have netted him life in
prison.
But the four-woman, two-man
jury reduced that original charge to
the lesser methamphetamine pos-

session count, which is a third-
degree felony. Its maximum penal-
ty is five years.
Circuit Judge Robert L. Doyel
ordered the customary pre-sentenc-
ing investigation into Roberts'
background, and set sentencing for
Tuesday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m.
Meanwhile, Assistant State
Attorney Gary R. Ellis, who won
the convictions following a two-
day trial, has filed a second.notice
of the prosecution's intent to seek
what is called "habitualization."
If the court accepts Ellis' argu-
ment that Roberts is a habitual
felony offender, he can be sen-
tenced to double the usual maxi-
mum term on the count which qual-
ifies under that State Statute, con-
spiracy to sell methamphetamine.
That means Doyel can impose 10
years 'instead of five.
While Ellis filed a "notice to
seek habitualization" early in the
case, he filed a second one follow-

ing the verdicts just because of the
history which ultimately earned
Roberts the tag of "Teflon Man."
"I filed another one just to make
sure all the i's were dotted and the
t's were crossed," said Ellis. "A
lot of things have happened in the
past, and it makes one extremely
cautious in assuring everything the
See JURY 2A

Roberts

t"ILT I U Y T I fALPI ,'II-t l/NIUIV
On Saturday morning 190 graduates gathered at the Cattlemen's Arena to collect their high-
school diplomas. For 189. of them, it represented 13 years of efforts. For one, however, it signi-
fied the end of a 67-year-long journey. Duane A vard, a 72-year-old veteran who traveled the world
in his military service, made the trip of a lifetime as walked over to Principal Mike Wilkinson and
shook his hand. Avard graduated with the. Class of 2006 as a result of a 2002 law allowing vet-
erans who dropped out of high school to join the service in the early 1950s to finally graduate.
Avard fought in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He worked for his General
Educational Development certificate while in the service, and went to college for three years
after he retired. But "something was missing," until he trekked across the stage Saturday and
grasped the high-school diploma which was more than half a century overdue. To read more
about Avard, see 3A.

Wauchula Hills Gets Sidewalk

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A route for a Wauchula Hills
sidewalk to the new K-8 school has
been chosen.
At 'last Thursday's meeting,'the
Hardee County Commission ap-
proved the estimated $140,000 cost
of a sidewalk to safely get local
children to Hilltop Elementary
School and the new Hardee Junior
High School.
Commissioners struggled with
the issue because they eventually
are planning extensive sewer and
water pipe installations along the
streets in the community. Although
not happy -with the idea, however,
they acknowledged that at least one
sidewalk route was needed and the
School Board could not provide
sidewalks outside its property lines,
i.e. in the community.
The proposed route will go
north-south on the west side of the
road from Alamo Drive (the school
entrance) to Keeton to Rainey

Boulevard (the double-laned main
entrance to Wauchula Hills). It will
continue on the south side of the
eastbound lane of Rainey Blvd. to
Wiliams Road and on to Smith
Road.
That route will require minimal
improvements with the least
removal by residents of fences,

plants or other things which have
encroached on the county's right of
way.
A letter from Dick Daggett,
director of transportation for the
school system, asked ,for signage,
lights and markings to also be in
place before the Aug. 9 start of
See SIDEWALK 2A

Principal
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County School
Board' has hired a trio of new
administrators for the 2006-07 aca-
demic year.
All will be assistant 'principals,
filling vacancies at three elemen-
tary schools: Wauchula, North
Wauchula and the new Hilltop
Elementary School.
Wauchula Elementary School
needs a new assistant principal
because its current one, Tracey Nix,
will become the first principal of
Hilltop 'when it opens in August.
Then, North Wauchula's Jill South-
well is retiring. And, lastly, Hilltop
needs its first assistant principal.
The School Board unanimously
agreed to hire Jessica Gray for
Wauchula, Dale Wolgast for North
Wauchula and Willie Gilliard for
Hilltop.
"We had three vacancies,"
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones told board members in open-
ing the discussion. "We operated
this under a compressed time frame
without shortchanging the process.
"We had kind of a happy prob-
lem, if you will, because we had the

3 Named
largest pool of qualified candidates
for this," he added, noting the
Targeted Selection Committee met
on a Monday, and on Tuesday and
Wednesday the principals conduct-
ed interviews of each candidate.
"Yesterday they came to my
office and made their recommenda-
tions to me," Jones said' "I am in
agreement with all three of these
choices. I think they are all excel-
lent choices."
If the board agreed as well, he
noted, "this will complete our ad-
ministrative team for the next
year."
With that he first introduced Dale
Wolgast, 51, of Arcadia. Jones told
the board that Wolgast is currently
principal of Memorial Elementary
School in Arcadia. He has 10 years
of experience as an assistant princi-
pal and another 10 years as a prin-
cipal.
The DeSoto County resident
"has decided he would like to make
a change," Jones said.
He said North Wauchula Ele-
mehtary School Principal Sonja
Bennett "cited just the absolute
wealth of experience he has had,
See PRINCIPALS 2A

Impact Fees Coming!

Developers Must Share Cost Of Infrastructure

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
How much will impact fees for
new development be?
That figure hasn't been decided
by the Hardee County Commission
yet, but they hope to have a number
in mind when they start budget dis-
cussions in July.
Impact fees are designed to help
fund the infrastructure and facilities
needed because of development.
State legislators are planning for a
requirement for "urban service
areas" in the county Comprehen-
sive Land Use Plans.
When a developer wants to
build, the capacity it would require
within three years has to be consid-
ered. In essence, will that school,
road, water, sewer or other infra-
structure be needed within three
years of when the development
completes construction?
At last Thursday's commission
meeting, Pat Steed, the new execu-
tive director of the Central Florida
Regional Planning Council
(CFRPC), reviewed her agency's
report on the impact fee feasibility

study it recently completed.
The study outlined seven possi-
ble areas for impact fees. At this
time it will not include water and
sewer services or schools. A recent
lawsuit in Polk County is challeng-
ing the county's right to assess
impact fees related to schools.
Areas of impact fees could
include parks and recreation, public
buildings, law enforcement, fire
protection, emergency services,
library and transportation.
The 40-page CFRPC report
includes a massive amount of infor-
mation on the 638 square miles of
the county nestled between coastal
Sarasota/Bradenton to the west, the
rapidly growing Polk County to the
north and the citrus ridge of
Highlands County to the east.
"Traditionally a rural agricultural
and mining area, Hardee County is
poised to experience rapid growth.
As land costs escalate in the sur-
rounding counties, the reasonably
priced buildable land and uncon-
gested natural beauty of Hardee
County will attract new residential
and commercial development,"

said the report's introduction.
The county's population grew
38.2 percent in the decade between
the 1990 and the 2000 census,
when it was 26,938. By April 2005,
it was estimated at 27,333.
Projections are for rapid growth, a
population of 44,700 by 2030, an
increase of 63.5 percent that will
place demands on the county facil-
ities and service.
All residents use libraries, roads
and parks, recreation, fire protec-
tion and other services and the
impact fees have to be based on the
benefit a new commercial or resi-
dential customer gets from an
impact fee, says state statutes. The
commission approved $55,000 for
CFRPC to complete its study of the
financial analyses to justify a spe-
cific level. of impact fee for each of
the possible areas of service.
For instance, state standards esti-
mate recreation at 15 acres per
1,000 residents, stormwater facili-
ties able to handle 25-year, 24-hour
demand and 1.6 police officers or
1.78 volumes in the library per
See IMPACT FEES 2A

PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones (second from right) welcomes his three newest adminis-
trators: (from left) Willie Gilliard, Jessica Gray and Dale Wolgast.

3 New Assistant

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2A The Herald-Advocate, May 25, 2006

The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
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1,000 residents.
The major arterial roads in the
county are U.S. 17, SR.62, 64 and
66, and SR 636, also called East
Main Street .out to Seven Mile
Point. Major Rural Collector roads
are Main Street west to SR 64,
Florida Avenue, Polk Road, Lake
Branch Road, Will Duke
Road/Martin' Luther King Jr.
Avenue, Lake Branch Road and CR
663, 334, 652, 661 and 665; .-
County parks now include' the
100-acre Pioneer Park and Animal
Refuge, 70-acre Hardee Park' and
Agri-Civic Center, three-acre Mag-
nolia Manor Park and 1.261-acre
Hardee Lakes Park. -
Government facilities include the
15-acre public .works complex,
8.99-acre sheriff's complex, 17.48-
acre Hardee County Health

COURTHOUSE REPORT
A May 11 entry in the real
estate section of the court-
house hews should have
read: Hardee Land & Cattle
.Co. Inc. and Alan N. & Mildred
Estes Stephens and Carole
Jean Sugarman to William L.
Manfull,-$903,300.

CRIME BLOTTER
NOTE: The Shawn Curtis
Rhymes, 19, of Zolfo Springs,
sometimes noted in this col-
umn, .is r not. the 'same .as
(Everett) Shawfi Rimes, 29, of
.Bowling Green, a Wauchula
'business owner.
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Department, the Courthouse Com-
plex on West Main Street, the
library (part of the 2.05 acres of
Courthouse Annex II); Resthaven
retirement home, and the 115.18-
acre landfill three miles east of
Wauchula.
The final study, which should
include proposed impact fees and
the basis for determining them, will
include comparison with similar-
size and adjacent counties, as well
as, other data to.help commissioners
decide the costs to provide services
the county's residents and business-
es will need.

Obituaries

ROY D. GRAHAM
Roy D. Graham, 67, of Haines
City, died Friday,.May 19, 2006, in
Tampa .
SBbrfn ii 1938 'in",VMauchdtf'.he
moved to Haines City ih 1967 from
Watuchula. He was an anesthetist
with Heart of Florida Regional
Medical Center for 19 years, and
retired from the Surgical Center of
Central Florida of Sebring in 2005.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a
member of First Baptist Church;
Lake Alfred, and Masonic Lodge
No. 219 F&AM Haines City and
the Gideons.
Survivors are his wife, Shelby S.
Graham of Haines City; one son,
David A. Graham of Winter Haven;
one daughter, Allysonri K. (Keith)
.Butts of Lake Mary; parents, Henry
C., and Juanita Stewart Graham of
Wauchula; two brothers, Ray M.
(Pat) Graham of Wauchula and
Michael D. (Beverly) Graham of
Brandon, Miss.; one sister, Mary Jo
Graham of Leesburg; two grand-
. children, Devin Marie and Brent
Latimer Butts.
Visitation was Monday from 1 to
2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Lake
Alfred with funeral services fol-
lowing at 2 p.m. Committal service
was at 4:30 p.m. at New Hope
Cemetery, Wauchula.
Memorial donations may be
made to First Baptist Church, Lake
Alfred, Building Fund, 280 E.
Pierce Street, Lake Alfred, FL
33850
Oak Ridge Funeral Care
Haines City

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Continue
law requires has been done."
Ellis said if he wins the habitual
offender designation for Roberts,
the maximum term the judge could
impose is 17 years.
"Of course," the prosecutor
reminded, "all of this is dependent
on the judge accepting the habitual-
ization, then sentencing him at the
maximum, then sentencing him
consecutively rather than concur-
rently."
Regardless, Ellis is pleased to
have earned the convictions at all.
Roberts has a criminal history
dating back to 1981. "For the most
part, he's been very fortunate in the
past," Ellis commented. "There
have been some very serious
charges he has faced. He's been
fortunate not to be convicted or to
receive lesser sentences."
One of the most notable cases
came in 2000, when Roberts stood
trial on charges of aggravated
assault on a law enforcement offi-
cer with a deadly weapon and
resisting arrest without force.
. Those charges stemmed from an
incident in 1999, when sheriff's
detectives went to arrest Roberts on
several drug and other charges.
They alleged Roberts tried to run
over one of them with his sport util-
ity vehicle.
But at his trial, William Bluford
Forrester of Canton, Ga., shaved
his head to look rhore like Roberts,
came down to Florida, mounted the
witness stand and told the jury law
officers were confused; it was, he
who was in the truck at the time,
not Roberts.,
Jurors acquitted Roberts.
Then, when sheriff's deputies
arrested Forrester on his admission
that he had been the one who
attempted to run over a detective,
he recanted. He said he had lied
on the witness stand. It wasn't him
after all.
He was charged and convicted of
perjury. Circuit Judge Susan W.
Roberts sentenced him to the maxi-
mum allowable term, one year in
county jail and five years of proba-
tiob.
Jamie Roberts, too, was charged
with perjury. But that charge was
dealt with in a plea agreement
along with several other pending
charges. "
This current case also was
notable, in that the defense's star
witness, Catarino Borjas, refused to
show up for depositions or for
Roberts' first trial date, forcing the
trial to be postponed to May and
provoking Judge Doyel to have
Borjas arrested and held on a con-
tempt of court charge..
Borjas sat in the Hardee County
Jail from March 22 until he testi-

SIDEWALK
Continued From 1A
school.
Flashing school zone lights, sig-
nage and pavement markings will
be needed in School Zone 1 to
cross the school entrance on Alamo
Avenue and Keeton -Road. The
zone will be on Keeton Road from
Petteway to Stansfield roads. They
will also be needed in School Zone
2, on Rainey Blvd. for the stu-
dent crossing at Alamo Avenue.
Daggett said because of narrow
streets, it might also "be prudent to
designate Rigdon Road, Alamo
Avenue and Petteway Road
between Rainey and Keeton as
school zones," but these would
need only markings and signage.
The need for crossing guards and
who would assume that responsi-
bility was not decided last week. It
could be under the county
Sheriff's Office or the Department
of Public Safety.
J.R. Prestridge, director of public
works, was directed to get started
on the sidewalk project as soon as
possible with priority over other
work being done. He was asked to
put a sleeve under the sidewalk for
eventual water and sewer taps to
area residences. 'Prestridge said it
could done at some places, but in
most others the percent of grade
would need to be known.
Former Wauchula Hills resident
Donald Samuels reminded com-
missioners that he was present dur-
ing a meeting a couple of years ago
between the School Board and
commission when the commission
was "slighted by the School Board.
When the commission objected to
paying for the sidewalks to the

school, the School Board members
just smirked and said they wouldn't
pay for them, it was the county's
job.
"The School Board looked down
on the commission. The sidewalks
should have been put in their plan.
They should pay at least half of it,"
said Samuels, who said he "just had
to say something about that."
Commission Chairman Nick
Timmerman agreed that "it was a
bitter pill to swallow, but the safety
of the children is most important."
Commissioners reiterated that
they knew school funds could not
be used on community roads or.
sidewalks, only on the school prop-
erty.

KY
d From 1A
flied in court the second week in
May.
Ellis contended that had Doyel
not held Borjas in jail, he would
have hidden himself again, block-
ing Roberts' trial indefinitely.
Even with these convictions,
Roberts still had his share of'luck.
"I don't know why the jury
elected to convict him of only pos-
session of methamphetamine,"
prosecutor Ellis said of the reduced
charge returned by jurors. "Ob-
viously, they found him in posses-
sion of methamphetamine, and we
had a chemist from the. Florida
Department of Law Enforcement
testify the amounts were above 28
grams."
Florida law puts the threshold
amount at. 14 grams. Anyone
found with 14 grams or more of the
narcotic is considered to be traf-
ficking in 'methamphetamine.
Amounts of 28 grams or more
reach an even higher degree. A sus-
pect does not have to be selling it or
moving it at the time, just possess-"
ing that much of the drug sustains a
trafficking charge.
."It's hard to understand, if they
found him in possession of it, how
they could not find him guilty of
trafficking in it," said Ellis. "The
only question (to prove that charge)
is the weight, and the chemist said
28 grams and his testimony was not
refuted."
Still the prosecutor added, "But
that was the. jury's decision. I'm
pleased the jury came back with
guilty ,verdicts on the charges.
"It was a,case that involved a lot
of testimony that the jury 'had to
weigh," he continued. "They had.
to look at a lotof evidence. They
had to make judgment calls on
some of the testimony. And 'they
came back with guilty verdicts.
"Overall," Ellis concluded, "I'm
pleased, with the verdicts."
So are the law enforcement offi-
cers who'have arrested Roberts off
and on for years.
"The officers and the individuals
at the Sheriff's Office had been
calling him Teflon Man because we
couldn't make anything stidk,"
Maj. Claude Harris Jr.'said.
"We would have liked for him to'
be found guilty of trafficking, but
the jury convicted him on the facts
as they saw them,", he" added.
"We're very pleased with the
results from the jury."
Harris said the Sheriff's Office
has nothingbut accolades for Ellis.
"We were highly pleased With the
efforts of Gary Ellis andcL,.thepState
Attorney's Office.,. They "did' an
excellent job in the prosecution of
this case. Mr. Ellis was very pro-
fessional and worked very hard in
trying it."
Ellis, instead, credited the law,
enforcement officers.
"I can't say enough good things
about the job law enforcement has
done and the good that they do
every day in bringing these cases to
light, bringing them to justice," he
said.
"They do a commendable job in
building these cases, and they are
difficult cases that are difficult to
prosecute," Ellis noted. "We have a
group of law enforcement officers
-who care about their community,
about protecting the citizens of this
community. They do a-fine job in
bringing these cases to justice."
As for Roberts' upcoming sen-
tencing, the prosecutor said, "The
community will be safer. There's at
least one person who has the con-'
nections and the ability to move
large quantities of methampheta-
mine in our community who will be
off the street.
"Anytime you can put someone
like that out of our community for
15 years or so, the community is
better off," Ellis concluded.

most at the elementary level' but
there is secondary experience in
there and he also was executive
director of the Florida Keys
Children's Shelter."
Concluded Jones, "That kind of
experience doesn't come to you
often, and when it does I think you.
need to take advantage of it."
Wolgast addressed the board,
saying, "I want to express my
appreciation for a wonderful oppor-
tunity. From an outsider's view
* coming into Hardee County, there
are all these positive things I have
heard about your leadership, your
staffing, your organization.
"Your reputation out there be-
yond the walls of Hardee County is
very good, very positive, and you
should be proud of that," he said.
Board Chairman Wendell Cotton
remarked, "I think just you wanting
to come here from DeSoto County
says a lot.
Wolgast attended,elementary and
secondary schools in Missouri. He
earned his bachelor's degree in ele-
mentary education in 1977 at
Missouri Southern State College.
His master's degree in educational
leadership came in 1981 at Florida
State University.
Willie Gilliard, 31, of Wauchula,
was presented next.
Jones spoke of his "very good,
reputation" in his 8-1/2 years as a
teacher with the Hardee County
School District.
"I will admit to reservations
when he went to the high school,
and he was not there a couple
months when the positive reports
began to come in," said Jones.
"He's doing a good job there."
Gilliard began his career as a
fourth-grade teacher at Wauchula
Elementary School. From there, he
moved to the junior high to teach
math. He became a reading coach
at the high school this past August.
"He will be good for a new
school and will give it a good posi-
tive start," Jones said of Gilliard
and his attitude and professional-
ism. "He's homegrown. Im very
proud of the person he has become
and the educator he has become."
"I want to thank you for the
opportunity," Gilliard told the

An amendment offered by
Representative Adam H. Putnam
(R-FL12) restored the Congres-
sional moratorium on natural gas
drilling of the coast of Florida.
By a vote of 217 to 203, the
House voted to strip language
.adopted in committee that would
have allowed for the exploration of
and drilling for natural gas as close
as three miles off the Atlantic Coast
and nine miles off the Gulf Coast.
"This is a tremendous victory for
Floridians," stated Putnam, who
serves as chairman of the House
Policy Committee and is a member
of ,the Congressional Republican
leadership. "Through the efforts
and hard work of the Florida.dele-
gation and our colleagues from
other coastal states, we were able to
restore the original congressional
moratorium language as submitted
by the Bush Administration earlier
this year.
"Our nation is facing great chal-
lenges in meeting today's energy
needs, and this Congress has a seri-
ous responsibility to develop mean-
ingful long-term solutions. That
effort must be given the utmost
commitment by all my colleagues,"
Putnam continued. "However, the

But Not

Rrgotten

In 1830, the Rev. Sylvester Graham of
Pennsylvania gained widespread attention by
advocating a better diet, suggesting more
fruits and vegetables and less meat, eggs and
alcohol.

In 1898, the Reverend Sylvanus Stall wrote in
his Sunday School brochure that the use of
tobacco "tends to produce dizziness, rush of
blood to the head, palpitation of the heart,
loss of memory and a diseased condition of
the liver."

In 1986, Kentucky-born Robert IPenn Warren
became the first poet laureate of the United
States. Besides his poetry, Warren was known
best for his novel, "All the King's Men."

board. "I'm excited to work at the
new school and to be a part of the
top school it will become."
Gilliard is a product of Hardee
County schools. In 1997, he earned
a bachelor's degree in elementary
education at Florida Southern
College. In 2003, he added a mas-
ter's degree in educational adminiS-
tration from the University 9f
South Florida to his resume.
Jessica Gray, 31, of Wauchul ,
was introduced.
Jones explained that she, too, is a
product of 'the Hardee Coun
school system. Her teaching care,
however, began in Hillsboroul
County.
"This is her second year bac
-with us," Jones said, rioting she is
teacher at Wauchula Elementa
School. "Folks have been vei
complimentary of her, and her pri -
cipal, too."
Added Jones, "This is probably
the most informed choice of the
three because Michele Polk has had
the opportunity to woTrk with her on
a daily basis as a classroom
teacher."
Jones said he asked school prin-
cipalsto take note, to identify those
teachers they have who possess
leadership qualities. Wauchula Ele-
mentary's Polk "was the first to
bring her name to me," he said,
adding, "We are trying to develop
the next generation."
Said' Gray, "I just want you to
know how good it has been to be
home for the past two years. I
appreciate the opportunity."
Gray is a 1992 graduate of
Hardee Senior High School. She
earned a bachelor's degree.in ele-
mentary education at the University
of South Florida in 1997.' She
attended the same school in acquir-
ing her master's degree in educa-
tional leadership in 2004.
She began her teaching career in
a second-grade classroom in
Tampa. From there, she taught fifth
graders and then gifted classes in
math and science, still remaining in
Tampa. She moved back to Hardee
County in July 6f 2004, working as
a fifth-grade teacher at the school
she will now help administer.

provision included in the Interior
Appropriations Bill, which would
lift the 25-year congressional mora-
torium on natural gas exploration
on the nation's Outer Continual
Shelf is not a productive part of
that process."
"The Peterson Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) provision, as recently
amended into the Interior bill in the
Appropriations Committee, would
lead the way toward permitting off-
shore drilling rigs right up to three
miles from shore off of virtually all
US coastal waters. The measure'
would allow new drilling within
sensitive waters previously protect-
ed by the 25-year bipartisan Outer
Continental Shelf (OCS) moratori-
um. This is not the answer to
America's energy needs."
"Congress should and it will
- consider all options to increase
our nation's energy supply. Tho~e
options will' in all likelihood
include discussions of drilling off
the Outer Continental Shelf.
However, this is not the right time
- nor is an appropriations bill the
right venue.- to be making these
critical energy policy decisions"
Putnam concluded.

In 1906, the Victor Talking Machine Company
received a patent for its Victrola phonograph.
The Victrola was the first phonograph
designed to be a fine piece of furniture, as
well as a means for reproducing music.

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Putnam Amendment Will

Protect Florida's Coastline

CLOSING A DOOR

5Saturday morning 189 seniors from Hardee Senior High fin-
ashed their 13-year journey on a stage in blue robes in front of
-hundreds of onlookers. Graduates are pictured above prepar-
oing to receive the ticket to their future: a diploma. Pictured
Below, Student Body President Christie Burrus (left) along with
qStudent Body Secretary/Treasurer Alice Belmares (right) pres-
ent Principal Mike Wilkinson with a check for $2,400 to go
toward new picnic tables at the school. After the ceremony, the
graduates took a bus to Adventure Island in Tampa for their
IProject Graduation celebration.

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72-Year-Old Collects Diploma

By LAUREN RAULERSON
For The Herald-Advocate
As 189 seniors from the class of
20061 walked' across a stage to
recei6 e a dipl6mf,' the crowd stood
in excitement when the last individ-
ual, a 72-year old man, accepted
his.
In 2002, the Florida State
Legislature passed a law giving
individuals who left high school
and joined the military between the
years 1951 and 1954 an opportuni-
ty to receive a diploma.
Duane Avard of Indian Lake
Estates,; Florida took advantage of
this opportunity Saturday morning.
Avard is the first veteran to take
part in Hardee Senior High
School's graduation ceremonies.
Several years ago, veteran Pete
Bumby received a diploma through
the Hardee County school system
at the 'annual Senior Honors
Banquet.
Avard grew up in Hardee County
and was a student at Hardee Senior
High School when he left for the
military in the ll1th grade. He
served in the U.S. Air Force in the

Korean War.
Avard received his General
Education Development (GED)
while he was in the service.
After the Korean War he left the
military but enlisted again in 1956
in the U.S. Army. Advard fought in
Vietnam from 1965-1966, received
his aviator wings in 1969, and went
back to Vietnam from 1970-1971.
Once Avard retired, he was deter-
mined to further his education. He
attended flillsborough Community
College as well as the University of
South Florida (USF) for a little
over three years.
Avard says he always felt like
receiving his diploma is "some-
thing I missed out on." He also says
he regretted dropping out of high
school and going into the service
and that is what motivated him to
receive a diploma.
As Avard collected his diploma
and shook Principal Mike Wilkin-
son's hand Saturday morning, the
graduates, administration, family
and friends gave him .a standing
ovation in honor of his determina-
tion and immense achievement.

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FWC Saddened By 3 Recent

Human Deaths By Alligators
-ar Editor, allow individuals to be issued more
The Florida Fish and Wildlife than one alligator harvest permit.
mservation Commission (FWC) These changes are part of our pop-
is saddened to learn of the three ulation management program.
ung women who lost their lives Some people have asked if alli-
ring encounters with wild alliga- gator mating season May
rs during the'past few days. Our through mid-June is a signifi-
arts go out to their loved ones. cant factor in alligator bite statis-
As we try to maintain the natural tics. It is not. What is. significant is
aracter of Florida, it's important the fact that warm weather causes
keep these tragedies in perspec- alligators to become more active at
e.. The' three recent fatalities are the same time people are spending
related and do not reflect a trend, more time in and on the water.
ily encounters with wildlife are Since 1948 there'have been 17
rt of life in Florida. Such encoun- confirmed fatalities associated with
s rarely result in tragedy, howev- alligators. (This number does not
include the three most recent fatali-
Human safety is our highest pri- ties, which are still under investiga-
ty. In 2005, the FWC received tion.) As terrible as these tragedies
)usands of nuisance alligator are, they do not represent an overall
mplaints. Nuisance alligator threat to the general public. I want
ppers, under contract with the to remind Floridians to stay alert
VC, removed more than 8,000 when recreating in and around
isance gators in the interest of fresh water, but at the same time I
blic safety, think it is important for Floridians
People may also buy alligator to feel confident that Florida
rvest permits, which helps us to wildlife is truly one of our state's
hieve our population manage- greatest treasures.
nt objectives. In 2005, for exam- If you would like to find out
0, hunters harvested more than more about alligators, go to
)00 alligators. MyFWC.com/gators.
[n February, 2006, the FWC Sincerely,
tended the alligator hunt season Rodney Barreto, Chairman
give participants greater flexibil- Florida Fish and Wildlife
in scheduling their hunts. At the: Conservation Commission
me time we changed the rule to Tallahassee

at 7 p.m. for the Hardee County
Players. The meeting will be
held at the historic Wauchula
City Hall Auditorium at 225 E.
Main St.
The agenda includes a dis-
cussion on plays and musicals
for next year, voting on board
members up for re-election and
amending the by-laws. Before
the meeting, the Youth Theater
will hold auditions for its play in
September.

American Legion
Memorial Service
The Herger Williams Post No.
2 of the American Legion will be
hosting a Memorial Service
Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at
the 'American Legion Hall, 117
W. Palmetto St., Wauchula.
Pastor Lou Liotta of Northside
Baptist Church will be speaking.
After the services a wreath will
be placed at the monument as a
symbol of remembrance.
Before the service there will
be refurbishing of the F-84 fight-
er plane beginning at 9:45 a.m.
The public is cordially invited to
. attend as the American Legion
honors the soldiers who have
fallen.

Walk-A-Thon
Held Saturday
The Orange Blossom Preg-
nancy Care Centers, Inc. will be
holding a 'Walk For Life" Walk-
A-ThQn on Saturday, June 3 at
Highlands Hammock State Park
in Sebring. Registration begins
on site at 7:15 a.m. and the walk
begins at 8 a.m. The walk will be
a short 2 1/2 mile fun walk, start-
ing and ending in the front of the
Highlands Hammock State Park
museum.
Orange Blossom Preg-
nancy Care Centers, Inc. is a
nonprofit organization dedicated
to providing supportive pro-
grams for pregnancy education.
Walker registration forms may
be downloaded at www.-
obpcc.org and are also avail-
able at the Wauchula center at
421 South 10th Ave. next to
Southside Baptist Church. For
more information, call 767-
0307.

More Power

In Hardee

County
Those 206-foot-long flatbed
trucks that recently traveled
through Hardee County were carry-
ing precious cargo; electric genera-
tors that will be used to help meet
energy demand across the state.
The Pratt & Whitney Brush gen-
erators are for Seminole Electric
Cooperative, Inc., which operates
the Payne Creek Generating Station
off State Road 663.
Seminole is adding 310
megawatts (MW) of generating
.capacity to its 500 QMW Hardee
County facility, to be used as need-
ed to produce electricity for its 10-
member distribution systems. (One
megawatt can supply the energy
needs of 660 average-sized homes.)
Its member systems include Peace
River Electric Cooperative in
Wauchula. The five Pratt &
Whitney generators will be pow-
ered by 10 P&W SWIFTPAC
aeroderivative jet engines to be
installed at the station this summer
and fall.
The new capacity is scheduled to
be put into commercial service on
Dec. 1.
Each of the natural gas fueled,
combined cycle generators was
assembled in and shipped from the
United Kingdom, and weighs about
180,000 pounds. (In comparison, a
Boeing 737 jet plane weighs 54,000
pounds when empty.) The delivery
route for the generators was careful-
ly planned and coordinated with the
counties along that route from
Jacksonville, to the Bowling Green
station, to protect roads and bridges
and minimize traffic disruptions.
Approximately 90 contract
employees are involved in the new
unit installation, including locally,
Nicholson Supply Company, Johns
on Wheels, Hardee County
Disposal and Hardee County
Supply Company. The project's
total cost is $136.5 million.
Another interesting statistic: it
takes 70 cement trucks to deliver
the concrete that's needed for one
unit foundation. The cement is
being supplied by Florida Rock out
of its Bartow distribution center.

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May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3A

Tips For Heartburn Relief
Chances are you've experienced Occasional heartburn is generally.
heartburn that uncomfortable nothing to worry about, but some
burning sensation in your chest and people are bothered by heartburn
throat every day. Whether your symptoms
It's a common digestive response are mild or severe, lifestyle changes
:o overindulging in a big meal or can help reduce heartburn. The May
eating spicy food. It's also a symp- issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter
tom of gastroesophageal reflux dis- offers tips to reduce or eliminate
ease (GERD), a condition in which symptoms:
digestive acid flows back (refluxes) Eat smaller meals Smaller
into the tube (esophagus) that con- meals reduce pressure on the lower
nects your mouth and stomach. esophageal sphincter. ,This ring of
muscles normally keeps digestive
acid in your stomach, helping pre-
vent acid reflux.
IFR TOAvoid your "triggers" Most
people have specific heartburn trig-
m gers such as fatty or fried foods,
Su n alcohol, chocolate, peppermint, gar-
lic, onion, tomato-based foods,
SOffers spicy foods, citrus foods, caffeine
SFCC Offers or nicotine.
Driving Classes Loosen your belt Tightness
South Florida Community around your waist pressures, the
College is offering a Drug lower abdomen and the lower
Alcohol Traffic Education esophageal sphincter.
(D.A.T.E.) course for first-time Don't lie down after a meal -
drivers. The course will be four Wait at least three hours after eating
hours long and will be held before going to bed or lying down.
Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. Give up tobacco Smoking
to 1 p.m. at the SFCC Hardee can increase stomach acid.
Campus, 2968 U.S. 17 N., Swallowing air during smoking
Bowling Green. Pre-registration may also aggravate acid reflux.
is required, and the fee is $27. Try to lose weight Being
SFCC is also offering a Basic overweight is one of the greatest
Driver Improvement Course in risk factors for heartburn.
Spanish. It will also be four Raise the head of your bed -
hours long, and will be held at Elevating the head of your bed
the Hardee Campus on June 17 about six inches puts gravity to
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more work for you. Use bricks or blocks
information on either class, con- under the feet at the head of your
tact the Hardee Center at 773- bed, or insert a wedge between your
3081. mattress and box springs to elevate
your body from the waist up.
Raising your head with an extra pil-
Players Meet, low doesn't help.
Hold Auditions Sleep on your left side This
A general membership meet- may help your stomach empty bet-
inn will be held today (Thursday) ter.

4A The Herald-Advocate, May 25, 2006

Obituaries Landfill Expansio

LILLIE MAE BRANNING
Lillie Mae Branning, 81, of Zolfo
Springs, died. at her residence on
Saturday, May 20, 2006.
She was born in Hardee County
and was a lifetime resident. She
was a member of Charlie Creek
Faith Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son,
Dudley Branning, and one daugh-
ter-in-law, Kathy; one daughter,
Pam Godwin and son-in-law,
Wayne; three grandchildren, Kim
Autry and husband Alan, Melissa
Robinson and husband Johnny, and
Kenneth Godwin and wife Ashley;
three great-grandchildren, Reagan
Godwin, Dalton Robinson and
Karlie Autry; one sister, Mary
Frances Tomlinson; one aunt, Rosa
Lee Bacher; and several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends 6-
8 p.m. today (Thursday), May 25,
at Brant Funeral Chapel, Wauchula.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Friday, May 26 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Hart
Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Mrs.
Branning's memory to Florida
Baptist Children's Homes, P.O.
Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

DUANE ALLEN NORRIS
Duane Allen Norris, 47, of
Winter Haven, died Wednesday,
May 17, 2006.
Formerly of Arcadia he was a
member of the Holy Cross
Episcopal Church in Winter Haven.
He is survived by, his mother
Luana B. Doke and' step-father
Gene Doke of Winter Haven; his
father Duane P. Norris of Arcadia;
one brother, Ed Norris of Arcadia;
four sisters, Amanda Norris Wolfe
of Winter Haven, Maris Norris
Clark of Lakeland, Amy Barthelo-
mew of Fort Meade and Candy
Concowich of St. Petersburg; and
10 nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday,
May 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Brant
Funeral Chapel in Wauchula with
Father Andy Doan and the Rev.
Roy Arms officiating. Interment
followed at New-Hope Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

DEBORAH JEANNE
ROBARTS
Deborah Jeanne Robarts, 42, of
Wauchula died Sunday, May 14,
2006 in Arcadiar.
She was born Jan. 30, 964 in
Wauchula, and had been a life-
long resident of Wauchula. She
was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Wauchula, and
a past member of the Junior
Woman's Club. She was co-
owner of Robarts Family Funeral
Home.
She was preceded in death by
her father, Wayne Rickett.
Survivors include her husband,
Dennis Russell Robarts; mother,
Debbie Rickett of Wauchula;
grandmother, Louretta Kinzer of
Wauchula; children, Joseph
Wayne Porter and Brooklyn
Kristina Porter of Wauchula;
step-son, Dennis Russell Robarts
11 and wife' Summer of
Fernandina Beach; and two step-
grandchildren, Alexandra
Robarts and Dennis Russell
Robarts Im.
The family received friends on
Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at
Robarts Family Garden Chapel,
Wauchula. Services were held at
2 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the
sanctuary of the First Baptist
Church of Wauchula with the
Rev. Jim Davis and Dr. James
Miller officiating. Burial fol-
lowed in Wauchula Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the
church of one's choice for the
spreading of the Gospel of Jesus.
Christ.

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Wauchula

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MIKE OSCEOLA
Mike Osceola, 68, died Friday,
May 19, 2006.
He was born Nov. 29, 1937, in
Fort Meade. He was a member of
Palmdale Baptist Church, and had
retired from Lykes Brothers after
25 years.
He is survived by his wife of 38
years, Sandy; two sons, James
Osceola of Palmdale and Bryant
Osceola and wife Deanna of
Huston, Texas; one daughter, Judy
and husband Michael of Staton,
Ky.; five brothers, Lester Corbitt of
Tennessee, Kenneth Corbitt of
Florida, Wylie and Danny Clay of
Texas and Carl Pendergrass of
Canada; one sister, Doreen Poncier
of Florida; 12 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
The viewing was held Thursday,
May 25 at noon at Palmdale Baptist
Church with services immediately
following at 1 p.m. Burial was at 4
p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery in
Wauchula.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

DEBORAH JEANNE
ROBARTS
Deborah Jeanne Robarts, 42, of
Wauchula died Sunday, May 14,
2006 in Arcadia.
She was born Jan. 30, 964 in
Wauchula, and had been a lifelong
resident of Wauchula. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church
of Wauchula, and a past member of
the Junior Woman's Club. She was
co-owner of Robarts Family
Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her
father, Wayne Rickett.
Survivors include her husband,
Dennis Russell Robarts; mother,
Debbie Rickett of Wauchula;.
grandmother, Louretta Kinzer of
Wauchula; children, Joseph Wayne
Porter and Brooklyn Kristina Porter
of Wauchula; step-son, Dennis
Russell Robarts II and wife
Summer of Fernandina Beach; and
two step-grandchildren, Alexandra
Robarts and Dennis Russell
Robarts m..
The family received friends on
Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday,
May 19, in the sanctuary of the
First Baptist Church of Wauchula
with the Rev. Jim Davis and Dr.
James Miller'bfficiating. Burial fol-
lowed in Wauchula Cemetery."
Memorials may be made to the
church of one's choice for the
spreading of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

DON RAYMOND KELLY JR.
Don Raymond Kelly Jr., 73, died
Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Wau-
chula.
He was born Oct. 18, 1932 in
Martinsville, Ind. to the late Carol
Ann (Pohlman) and Don Raymond
Kelly Sr. He moved to Wauchula
three years ago from Texas, and
prior to that, from Indiana. He
received a B.S. degree in Business
Administration from St. Edward's
University, Austin, Texas, and
M.B.A. degree from University of
North Texas, Denton. He was a
member of St. Michael's Catholic
Church, Wauchula, and Pioneer
Club, Indianapolis, Ind. He was
contract manager with the
Department of Defense. He had
retired from Western Electric in
1982.
Survivors include his wife, Carol
Ann Kelly of Wauchula; three sons,
James Kelly, Joseph Kelly, and
Jeffrey Kelly, all of Austin, Texas;
two daughters, Judith Fabela of
Austin, Texas and Pam Bell of
SGreenwood, Ind.; four brothers,
Gene Kelly of Avon, Ind., Ron
Kelly of Port St. Lucie, Paul Kelly
of Wauchula and Max Kelly of
Indianapolis, Ind.; three sisters,
Beverly Watkins of Plainfield, Ind.,
and Glenda McAtee and Sharon
Terhune, both of Wauchula; 11
grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
A mass will be said today
(Thursday) at 10 a.m. at St.
Michael's Catholic Church. A
Rosary will be said Wednesday at 6
p.m. with visitation following until
8 p.m. at Robarts Family Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

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the Small County Coalition on May
30-31 as he is liaison to it. Bryant
said the legislature had earmarked
$15 million for rural counties of
economic concern, which includes
Hardee and other fiscally con-
strained counties. The counties
must use the dollars for construc-
tion, not planning and other pre-
construction services. He didn't yet
know how much Hardee County
would receive.
discussed, then unanimously
approved the appointment of
Marcus Shackelford to the

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Air space at the Hardee County
Landfill is running out.
Teresa Carver, director of the
landfill, asked the Hardee County
Commission to approve the low bid
for phase 1 of the expansion of the
landfill because "we are looking to
be out of air space by Jan. 1"
"This is May. Can it be done by
January?" asked Commission
Chairman Nick Timmerman.
If it isn't done on time, the coun-
ty would have to close the landfill
and transport solid waste to another
facility until the expansion is com-
plete, said County Manger Lex
Albritton.
Commissioner Gordon Norris
wondered how long the five-acre
expansion would last. "It will
extend use five to 10 years," said
Carver, the range depending on
whether the county had another dis-
astrous hurricane or other disaster
which greatly increased the amount
of garbage and debris.
Carver, Kim Byer and Shane
Fisher of SCS, environment con-
sultants who worked on preparing
the bid specifications, explained
the protest of another bidder, ERC
General Contracting Services of
Winter Garden, "because of gross
errors in bid quantities."
They said the differences in lin-
ear feet of groundwater pipes in
the ERC bid and that of low bidder
Comanco Environmental Corp. of
Plant City were accounted for by
extrapolating the unit costs to make
them correspond. Comanco was
still the low bidder by about
$200,000 with its bid of $2.5 mil-
lion.
Commissioner Dale Johnson
asked if ERC still opposed the bid
award. Carver said ERC was noti-
fied of Thursday's meeting and did
not send anyone to contest the bid
award.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
asked about change orders. Carver
said renegotiation of some items on
the quantity of clay compaction
would lower the bid even more and
no change orders were anticipated.
Commissioner Gordon Norris
made the motion to award the bid
to Comanco with the option to
renegotiate certain items.
Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith
seconded it and it was unanimously
approved.
In other action, the commission:
approved application for a
pair of grants as requested by new
grants coordinator Judith George.
The first is for $110,000 from the
Florida Boating Improvement
Program to add at least one addi-
tional restroom at Hardee Lakes
Park.
The second is a $20,000 Animal
Friend grant which will establish a
spay/neuter program in coordina-
tion with local veterinarians. The
local animal shelter for the county
and Wauchula animal control ser-
vices is at the landfill. Carver said
all the local veterinarians already
cooperate in spaying or neutering
pets adopted from the shelter and
these funds will expand that pro-
gram.
approved the new three-year
local housing assistance plan in
conjunction with the State Housing
Initiative Partnership (SHIP) and
other housing funds. The new loan
agreement will have a 10-year
deferred plan without provisions
for prorationing the balance on a
monthly basis. Now, if homeown-
ers default anywhere along the 10-
Syear period, they could be respon-
sible to reimburse the entire reha-
bilitation loan.
The change is because some peo-
ple were using the rehab process as
an investment tool, waiting the
five-year period out in order to sell
the home, explained County
Manager Lex Albritton. There are
provisions, however, for credit for
those who help with the work on
their homes and when a person dies
and the heir remains in the home.
Housing repair program coordi-
nator Shelley Massey said the hur-
ricane recovery rehab funds had a
20-year period with stages of for-
giveness. She also said Hardee
County had been recognized by the
federal Housing and Urban
Development department for meet-
ing its self-help housing goals and
attributed that success to the coop-
eration with so many faith-based
volunteer groups. Norris asked that
plaques of appreciation also be pre-
pared from the county for these
groups.
approved Bryant attending

Letter To The Editor

'Relay For Life' Raised

$60,000 For Cancer Society

Dear Editor,
As chair of this year's American
Cancer Society Relay for Life
Committee, I would like to thank
the residents of Hardee County for
their generosity and support.
Twenty teams participated in this
year's event, raising more than
$60,000 for the American Cancer
Society's research, education,
advocacy and service programs.
They were Wauchula State Bank,
Ken Weis Family and Friends,
Hardee Junior High, First United
Methodist Church of Bowling
Green, Bowling Green Elementary,
United Methodist Church of Zolfo
Springs, Crown Ford, 'FCCD
Chapter #34, Wauchula Elemen-
tary, Wauchula Police Department,
Wal-Mart, New Mt. Zion AME
Church, PRECo, Zolfo Springs
Elementary, North Wauchula Ele-
mentary, Mosiac, Florida Hospital,
First Missionary Baptist Church,,
,Hrdee, County Tag Office. The
outstanding ;support received
proves that the people of Hardee
County are truly committed to the
fight against cancer.
I want to applaud the survivors
that participated in the opening lap
and the survivor recognition. They
are the reason we continue the fight'
because each year there can be
more and more people living won-
derful lives following a diagnosis
of cancer.
A special thanks to the many
Relay for Life volunteers who
worked to make this event a suc-
cess. The Relay for Life committee
did an outstanding job of putting
the event together.. Committee
members are Jeff Ussery, Melissa
Crews, Sharri Knight; Arnell
Waldron, David Radford, Carolyn
MacKay, Lavonda Rogers, Diane

Smith, Vanessa Hernandez, Wendy
Guzman, Wendy Mayer, Betty
Kessler, Joe MacKay, Mike Rouse,
Mary Maxwell, Katia Kaufman,'
Sandra Brown, Ray Gill, Fernando
Gonzalez, Sue Conner, Kathy
Villegas, Sylvia Parker.
We also appreciate the generosity
of this year's corporate sponsors.
Relay for Life would not be possi-
ble without them. Our corporate
sponsors are Mosiac, Pete's
Pharmacy, CF Industries, Joe L.
Davis Inc., MidFlorida, Peace
River Electric Cooperative and
Phos Chem. I would also like to
give a special thanks to Jan
DeBoom, Matt and Melissa Crews,
English Chevrolet, Cat's Corner,
Sprint, Pioneer Medical Center,
D&S Cattle, Hardee County School
Board, Hardee Junior High PE
Classes, City of Wauchula, John's
on Wheels, Kash n' Karry, Winn
Dixie, Wal-mart, Florida Hospital,
Main Street Market, Ft. Meade
Flowers, Kiwanis, Countryside
Growers, First Baptist Church of
Wauchula, Hardee Senior High
ROTC, Hardee County Pageant
Queens, Hazels Flowers, Coopers,
Berries & Blooms, Torrey Oaks
Golf Course, Fields Equipment,
Panda Restaurant, Jahna Concrete,
Jimbo Williams, David Kersey,
Hardee County Posse, Robert and
Sylvia Estes, Gregg White, Louise
Jones, Cula Hodges, and Ashleigh
Hayes for making this event such a
huge success.
Again, thank you for supporting
the American Cancer Society, and
remember, it's not too early to
become involved in Relay for Life
for next year.
Sincerely,
Nancy Bandy
2005-06 Relay for Life Chair

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Industrial Development Agency
(IDA) and Economic Development
Council (EDC) to replace Richard
Nicholson, who recently resigned
from them to take a position out-
side the region.
Local realtor Joe L. Davis urged
Shackelford's appointment imme-
diately as Nicholson's resignation
was effective May 1. Bryant said he
had no objection to Shackelford,
just to the process of automatically
approving the only recommenda-
tion of the IDA/EDC and that per-
haps they should have offered a list
of candidates to insure the
IDA/EDC wasn't just choosing
someone who agreed with their.
positions. Shackelford said he was
on the first ever IDA/EDC and had
been asked to serve again.
renewed the five-year con-
tract of The NCT Group for audit-
ing services for the county.
approved an interlocal agree-
ment with Highlands and Polk
counties for payment of the expens-
es of the district medical examin-
er's office for the 10th Judicial
Circuit. /
approved, after public hear-
ing, the final subdivision plat for

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FUNERAL HOMES

A Truated Family Name Since 1906

Dennis Robarts, Owner 529 West Main Street,
Wauchula

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the new Orange Walk senior hous-
ing development off Heard Bridge
Road. The plat shows entry on
Orange Lane to a circular road.
called Orange Drive, with 71 sin-
gle-family home lots on interior
and exterior sides of the drive.
approved a rezone of 18.54
acres off Old Bradenton Road from
Farm-Residential to R-3 (multiple-
family, two-family or single family
homes). Density cannot exceed 12
units per acre but will add to afford-
able housing the county needs, said
the commission.
denied three requests for
rezones of a total of 250 acres off
Abendhoff, Flint and Bagwell dri-
ves and Parnell Road. All had
requested the rezones "in case, or
what if" the citrus canker and
greening problems forces them to-
sell their properties for residential
development.
Commissioners decided that none
of the application met the basic
requirements for zoning changes.
Bryant said it would be spot zon-
ing. Zoning director Mike Cassidy
said the far eastern side of the
county is ripe for residential expan-
sion from adjacent Highlands

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DON RAYMOND
KELLY JR.
Don Raymond Kelly Jr., 73, died
Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Wau-
chula.
He was born Oct. 18, 1932 in
Martinsville, Ind. to the late
Carol Ann (Pohlman) and Don
Raymond Kelly Sr. He moved to
Wauchula three years ago from
Texas, and prior to that, from
Indiana. He received a B.S.
degree in Business
Administration from St.
Edward's University, Austin,
Texas, and M.B.A. degree from
University of North Texas,
Denton. He was a member of St.
Michael's Catholic 'Church,
Wauchula, and Pioneer Club,
Indianapolis, Ind. He was con-
tract manager with the
Department of Defense. He had
retired from Western Electric in
1982.
Survivors include his wife,
Carol Ann Kelly of Wauchula;
three. sons, James Kelly, Joseph
Kelly, and Jeffrey Kelly, all of
Austin, Texas; two daughters,
Judith Fabela of Austin, Texas
and Pam Bell of Greenwood,
Ind.; four brothers, Gene Kelly
of Avon, Ind., Ron Kelly of Port
St. Lucie, Paul Kelly of
Wauchula and .Max Kelly of
Indianapolis, Ind.; three sisters,
Beverly Watkins of Plainfield,
Ind., and Glenda McAtee and
Sharon Terhune, both- of
Wauchula; 11 grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
A mass will be said today
(Thursday) at 10 a.m. at St.
Michael's Catholic Church. A
Rosary will be said Wednesday
at 6 p.m. with visitation follow-
ing until 8 p.m. at Robarts
Family Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.

FUNERAL HOMES
529 W. Main Street
Wauchula

Provided as a courtesy of
Robarts Family Funeral Home

County.
Smith said he was not deposed to
a homeowner doing whatever he
wanted with his property, and dis-
sented on the denials although he
had led the discussion on the
rezone applications not meeting
requirements. "If we approve these,
why not just change all agricultural
land to F-R and be done with it," he
said.
"If we approve these, we are
opening the door for applications
which don't meet basic require-
ments," said Johnson.
Albritton read the section of the
zoning rules which outlines the
necessary requirements and noted
that people would still qualify for
Green Belt property appraisal as
long as they pursued agricultural
endeavors. "But you can't deter-
mine compliance with the elements
of the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan without information on infra-
structure such as bringing the pri-
vate roads up to county standards.

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Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, pursuant to the provi-
sions of the Fictitious Name Act,
Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, as
amended, intends to register with the
Secretary of State of the State of
Florida, the fictitious name of "Kids
Academy", and "Pee Wee Academy"
under which the undersigned Is
engaged or will engage In business
at: 401 West Main Street Bowling
Green and 815 E. Main St. Wauchula
In the City of Bowling Green, Florida
33834 and Wauchula, Florida 33873.
That the party/partles Interested in
said business enterprise Is/am as
follows:
Florida Little Folks
Learning Centers, Inc.

Dated at Wauchula, Hardee County,
Florida 33873. 5:25;6:1 c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 252006DR000235
Cynthia Ann Trevino
Petitioner,
and
Noah Anthony Trevino,
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
To: Noah Anthony Trevino, 704 E.
Palmetto St., Wauchula, FL 33873
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, If any, to it on
Cynthia A. Trevino, whose address Is
704 E. Palmetto St., Wauchula, FL
33873, on or before June 16, 2006,
and file the original with the clerk of
this Court at 417 W. Main St.,
Wauchula, FL 33873, before service
on Petitioner or Immediately there-
after. If you fail to do so, a default may
be entered against you for the relief
demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, Including orders, are available
at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915.) Future papers in this
lawsuit will be mailed to the address
on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and Information.
Failure to comply'can result in sanc-
tions, including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.
DATED May 11, 2006.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk...
.... : .. ... 5:18-6:8p ',

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY

CASE NO. 252006CA000250

DONALD E. SMITH and wife.
SUSAN C. SMITH,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
MAMIE BELLE BAXA, also known as
MAMIE BAXA; CHARLES CURK-
ENDOLL; ARTHUR B. CURKENDOLL
and GLEN CURKENDOLL, being the
only heirs of WILBUR CURK-
ENDOLL, deceased; If alive or If
dead, and their unknown spouses,
heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors,
and all othe.parties claiming by,
through, under or against them,
Defendant(s). /

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO THE DEFENDANTS:
MAMIE BELLE BAXA, also known
as MAMIE BAXA
Residence Unknown

CHARLES CURKENDOLL
Weston Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Last Known Residence Address

ARTHUR B. CURKENDOLL
1381 Forest Glen Drive, Apt. 2
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Last Known Residence Address

GLEN CURKENDOLL
7700 Porcher Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Last Known Residence Address

if alive or if dead, and their unknown
spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, and all other parties claim-
ing by, through, under or against
them

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you to quiet
title on the following described prop-
erty in Hardee County, Florida:
NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4,
Section 17, Township 34
South, Range 25 East, Hardee
County, Florida
and you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any, to
JOHN W. H. BURTON of Burton &

Burton, PA., Post Office Drawer 1729,
Wauchula, Florida 33873, on or
before the 23 day of June, 2006, and
file the original with the Clerk of the
Court either before service on
Plaintiffs' attorney or Immediately
thereafter, or a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded In
the complaint or petition.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on this 17 day of May,
2006.

B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk of the Courts
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
5:25; 6:1,8,15c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 252006CA000236

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
$1860.00 U.S. CURRENCY /

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CALVIN GENE MARTIN AND
ALL OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTER-
EST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED BELOW.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the following-
described personal property In
Hardee County, Florida:

$1860.00 U.S. CURRENCY

has been filed against you by peti-
tioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, on
Kenneth B. Evers, Petitioner's
Attorney, whose address Is Post
Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula,
Florida 33873-1308, on or before June
9, 2006, and file the original with the
Clerk of this Court either before serv-
ice on Petitioner's Attorney or Imme-
diately thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the petition.

Dated on May 9, 2006.
B. HUGH BRAPLEY
As Clerk of the Court
By: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
5:11-6:1c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 252006CP000051
IN RE: ESTATE OF CLARENCE S.
PARNELL,
Deceased,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
CLARENCE S. PARNELL, deceased,
File Number 252006CP000051, Is
pending In the Circuit Court for
Hardee County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which Is Post
Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula, FL
33873. The name and addresses of
the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
Including unmatured, contingent and
unliquidated claims, must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
4k11 other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent and
unliquidated claims, must file their
claims with this court WITOH 3
MONTHS'AFTER THE-DATE O HE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF TTIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
Notice is May 25, 2006.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JAMES L. LIVINGSTON
Florida Bar No. 099864
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863) 385-5156

Personal Representative:
JAMES L. LIVINGSTON
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870

5:25:6:1 c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE
.COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 25 2006 CA 000139

MIDFIRST BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSHUA C. KELLY, HARDEE COUN-
TY, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWN-
ERS,
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice Is hereby given, that pursuant
to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure
for Plaintiff entered in this cause on
May 17, 2006, In the Circuit Court for
Hardee County, Florida, I will sell the
property situated in Hardee County,
Florida described as:

PARCEL C, SITUATED IN BLOCK 2,
PACKER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 93, IN PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID
PARCEL BEING THE EAST 70.9
FEET OF THE SOUTH 118 FEET OF
BLOCK 2, PACKER'S ADDITION.

and commonly known as: 302 Bell
Street, at public sale, to the highest
and best bidder, for cash, All sales
are held on the front steps that face
West Orange Street, on June 7, 2006
at 11 o'clock A.M.

Dated this 17 day of May, 2006.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

"If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate In this proceed-
Ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance. Please contact Court
Administrator's Office, 10th Judicial
Circuit, P.O. Box 9000, Drawer J-102,
Bartow, Florida 33830-9000, phone
(941) 4690 within 2 working days of
your receipt of this notice; if you are
hearing or voice Impaired, call 1-800-
955-8771. 5:25,6:1 c

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DENNIS LAMAR ALBRITTON,
Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the Estate of,
DENNIS LAMAR ALBRITTON,
deceased, file number
252006CP00003A is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is P.O. Drawer 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
and address of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
All persons on whom this notice is
served who have objections that chal-
lenge the validity of the will, the qual-
ifications of the personal representa-
tive, venue, or jurisdiction of this
Court are required to file their
objecitons with the Court WITHIN
THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBUCATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
ALL creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
on whom a copy of this notice is
served within three months after the
date of the first publication of this
notice must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION 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 must file their claims with the
court WITHIN THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is May 18, 2006.
Personal Representative:
DAVID ALBRITTON
907 Seminole Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-4174

Attorney for Personal Representative:
JAMES W. KELLY
14 South Lake Avenue
Avon Park, Florida 33825
(863) 453-7509
Florida Bar Number: 206237
5:18,25c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, HARDEE COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO. 25 2003 CA 000190
BROOKSIDE BLUFF CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC., a Not-for-Profit
Corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JERRY CUNNI GHAM,
Defendant. /

CLERK'S NOTICE OF/SALE UNDER
F.S. CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance
with the Default Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated May 22, 2006, in
the above-styled cause I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash
on the front steps of the Hardee
County Courthouse, 417 West Main
Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 at 11:00
a.m. on June 7, 2006 the following
described property:

Unit Nos. 169, 186, 33, 234, 272,
276,315, 317, 318 nd 319 of
Brookside Bluff Park Model Resort,
an R.V. CondominiLum, Phase I, as
set out In Declaration of
Condominium recorded in O.R.
Book 398, at page 231-275 and
Second Amendment to the
Decalaration of Condominium of
Brookside Bluff Park Model Resort,
Phase I, recorded in O.R. Book 483,
page 628, and as per plat thereof
recorded In Plat Bar 65, page 4 and
Plat Bar 66, pages 1 and 2,iall of
the Public Records of Hardee
County, Florida.
Dated May 23, 2006

CLERK OF COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I CERTIFY that a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Notice of Sale
under F.S. Chapter 45 has been fur-
nished by U.S. Mail on May 23, 2006
to each of the following: Mr. Jerry
Cunningham, Pro Se, P.O. Box 43,
Scott Depot, West Virginia 25560-
0043; Warren R. Ross, Esq., Wotizky,
Wotizky, Ross, Goldman, Sturges &
Tuttle, P.A., 990 West Marion Avenue,
Suite 201, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Connie Coker
Court Clerk
5:25,6:1c

How can you help a friend ,who
has a serious illness?
While family members typically
provide the emotional support,
friends are important too. Some
people pull away from friends who
are ill. It's not that they don't care,
but often -y don't know what to
say. The May issue of Mayo Clinic
Health Letter offers ways to support
friends who are ill.
Offer practical help, such as
picking up groceries or dropping off
library books. Organize friends and
neighbors to regularly help with
household chores.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 252006CP00003A

The graduating Class of 2006
recently participated in the
annual Disney Grad Nite cele-
bration in Orlando. Grad Nite
is held at the Magic Kingdom
Park and it is an exclusive
party with special entertain-'
ment and access to the park's
usual major attractions. This
year, chart-topping artists
such as Fall Out Boy, rock
band Simple Plan, pop artist
FeFe Dobson and rising star
Teddy Geiger (above) per-
formed at Grad Nite. Inside
the Magic Kingdom, music is
played throughout the park;
the atmosphere is trans-
formed from a family getaway
into giant nightclub. Also
available to the grads was a
karaoke stage, which Hardee
Senior High School segfiors
(pictured below, from -eft)
Randi Sasser and :Senior
Class President Rebecca
Durrance took advantage of.
Themed lounges and the
Class of 2006 lights-out fire

Dear Editor,
Determination, love of friends
and God has brought her through. It
has been two years on May 23
since Wanda Gunn had her motor-
cycle accident.
It has been awhile since everyone
had an update on Wanda. We
almost lost Wanda again in
September 2005. She had a portion
of her stomach that had been
pushed through a rupture caused by
the accident. This portion of her
stomach died from lack of oxygen
and blood flow, which caused poi-
soning to her system and required
immediate surgery.
She was in Lakeland Regional
Hospital from September until
December. She then went to Rehab
in Lakeland, and we finally brought
her home on March 1, 2006.
Wanda is doing great and getting
better every day. It was a set back
after the September surgery, but as
usual Wanda is bouncing back.
She loves to get phone calls

your friend doesn't feel obligated to
prepare something. Don't forget
touch -- a gentle hug or a handshake
can be very reassuring. On an ill
friend's "good days," offer to go for
a car ride, coffee, lunch or a movie.
Gauge conversation to your
friend's condition. Sometimes a
visit can be as simple as listening.
Quiet time together is a form of
companionship that good friends
can share. Or, talk about things you
have in common. If the situation
warrants, seek out your friend's

(863-773-7927) and visits from her
friends (415 Bellview Drive, Fort
Meade, Florida 33841). When she
receives letters she does her best to
answer them. If you can spare the
time give her a call or come by and
see her.
"Thanks" to all those who have
prayed for Wanda's recovery. God
has been so good to us and let us
continue to have her spunky self
around. We thank God everyday for
allowing us to have her.
Please continue to pray for her
recovery so we can all have some
of that great jolly Wanda and great
cooking.

advice or opinion. Your friend
needs to feel valued and able to
contribute to the relationship. And
don't be surprised if your friend is
tired of talking about illness.
The person who's sick may tend
to push away those who want to
help, not wanting to burden the
friendship. As a friend, you'll need
to find the delicate balance between
the space your ill friend needs and
his or her emotional need for close-
ness. Achieving the balance can
enrich both of your lives. __

works display, which was one ed at 4 a.m. The graduates
of the evening's major high- returned home exhausted
lights, also entertained the early Saturday morning with
graduates. The celebration memories to last them for
began at 10 p.m. and conclud- years.

THURSDAY, MAY 25
v/Hardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High School media cen-
ter, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m..
VHardee County Players,
youth auditions, 6 p.m., plan-
ning for next season and board
elections, 7 p.m., Wauchula City
Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St.

FRIDAY, MAY 26
VHardee County Health De-
partment, blood drive, Health
Department Employee Parking
Lot, 115 K.D. Revell Road, 9
a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Pat Jones THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Fort Meade *Hardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
He who is of calm and happy 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412
nature will hardly feel the pres- W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
sure of age, but to him who is a.m.
of an opposite disposition youth
and age are equally a burden. Self-esteem is the repii -ifonv we
-Plato acquire with ourselves.

Tips To Help A Friend Through Serious Illness

Letter To The Editor

Wanda Gunn Recovering

After Late 2005 Setback

Change your communication
style. '-ne calls may be better
than visits. Find out if there's a time
of the day that's generally best to
talk on the phone. Talk about things
that promote upbeat feelings. Be
prepared for times when your friend
isn't up to talking.
Know when your friend is
ready for visits. Call to set up a
visit. Assure your friend it's OK to
change plans. Short, periodic visits
may be best. When you visit, offer
to bring along a treat to share so that

GRAD NIGHT '06

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Rains fell over various parts of the northern, central and southern
Peninsula and over some Panhandle localities during the first few days of
the week of May 15-21. Rain amounts totaled from traces to nearly six
inches at Miami. However, the rains missed some areas with Alachua,
Bronson, Carrabelle, Citra, Hastings, Jay and Putnam Hall reporting no
rainfall for the week. Temperatures in the major cities averaged normal to
three degrees below for the week. Daytime highs were in the 80s and 90s
while nighttime lows were in the 50s and 60s. Alachua, Bronson, Citra,
MacClenny and Ocklawaha recorded at least one low in the 40s. Wild fire
danger remained high in all areas, except for most of the Panhandle.
FIELD CROPS
Recent rainfall allowed peanut' and cotton planting to get back on
schedule in most areas. Peanut planting is 30 percent finished compared
with 51 percent planted by this date last year, and the five-year average of
59 percent completed. Extremely dry soils earlier in the season, along with
higl fuel costs, caused some significant delays in planting. Soil moisture in
the Panhandle was rated mostly adequate. Over the northern Peninsula,
including the Big Bend area, soil moisture was rated mostly short. For the
central and southern Peninsula, soil moisture was rated mostly very short.

Topsoil Subsoil
Rating This Last Last This Last Last
week week year week week Year
Percent
Very short 53 35 5 45 | 35 1
.hr 3. 4013Abi30

30 40 51 30 30 28
ate 17 21 43 25 35 70
s 0 4 1 0 0 1

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The new 2006-2007 Hardee Senior High School. Cheerleaders made their debut at Friday night's football game. Varsity
Cheerleaders in upper photo include (front row, from left) Ashlee Neuhauser, Amanda Conley, Lauren Raulerson, captain-
Courtney Norris, co-captain-Kalee Barker, Meg Hackney, Nikki Brown and Jamilynn Hand; (back row) Kara Keen, Amber Douglas,
co-captain-LeAnna Himrod, Natalie Green, Ashleigh Alden, Whitney Hoskins, Kaitlin Pridgen and Brittany Davis. The Junior Varsity
Cheerleaders pictured in lower photo include (front row) Holly Johnson, Brittany Abbott, captain-Bailee Williams, co-captain-
Bailey Knight, Stephanie Driver, Lindsay Moon, Sierra Gee and Amanda Hays; (back row) Valerie Cobb, Courtney Peterson, Jalyn
Smith, Shelby Durrance, co-captain-McKenna Crawford, Christina Skitka, Kimberly Perry and Chelsea Harris; not pictured, Sidney
Autry.

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Dixie Youth About To Finish Up

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
It's just about over.
The 2006 Dixie Youth, formerly
known as Majors, are winding
K down this week.
A championship game tentative-
ly scheduled for May 29 won't be
needed. The Nicholson Supply Co.

Reds were undefeated at the end of
last week, with only a pair of games
left on the schedule. The nearest
competitor, the Joe. L. Davis
Braves, were at 10-3 and also have
only .two games left.
Behind the leaders are the All
Creatures Animal Hospital Yan-
kees, the Countryside Growers

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2006.
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Devil Rays, Florida Fuel Mets and
the Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics
(A's).
There was only one game last
Monday, when the Reds downed
the Devil Rays 11-1.
Both Dalton Hewitt and Jeremy
Rowe doubled for the Reds. Malik
Tatis and Rowe came around to
score all three times they got on
base. Hewitt, Colton Mills, Justin
Bromley, Reed Woods and Wyatt
Kofke each added a run.
Leadoff batter Deonte Evans
tripled and scored in the first inning
on an error on a Wintz Terrell hit.
Matt Lake, Mason Waters, Dylan
Farr, Sid Crews and Terrell were all
left on the basepaths.
On Tuesday night in the Field 1
game, the Yankees slipped past the
A's 7-5.
Jake Altman, Codie Dean and
Jesse Zuniga were each twin-tally
batters for the Yanks. Tanner
Gough singled and scored in the
first inning. Armando Alamia,
Garrett Mimbs, Mason Gough,
Dean and Tanner Gough were all
stranded.
Murrell Winter and Daniel Miller
each doubled for the Athletics.
Miller came home twice and
Dalton Rabon, Matthew Grace and
Cole Choate chipped in with solo
scores. Michael Grace, Blaine
Harshburger, Winter, Rabon and
Miller were all stranded as well.
Meanwhile on Field 2, the
Braves swept past the Mets 18-4.
Dawson Crawford tripled and
Vince Grimsley doubled twice for
the Braves. Leadoff batter Justin
Knight circled the bases all four
times he got on base. Luke Palmer
added a trio of tallies and
Crawford, Grimsley and Kramer
Royal had twin scores. Chase
Revell, William Owens, Jacob
'Bolin, Andrew Lee and Caleb

Bryan each added a run.
For the Mets, it was a fourth-
inning bat-around which brought
Garrett Albritton, Tyler Cloud,
Wyatt Maddox and Eric Klein to
home plate Albritton and Dustin
Goodwyn were stranded.
On Thursday night, the D-Rays
downed the A's 6-2 in the only
game of the evening.
Evans and Terrell each doubled
for the Devil Rays. Terrell also got
aboard on an error and scored
twice. Crews had a pair of hits but
only came around to cross home
once. Carter Lambert, Mason
Waters and German Figueroa each
added a run.
Miller doubled and scored on a
Rabon hit in the first inning for the
Athletics. Choate was safe on an
error and came around to score on a
Michael Grace hit.
On Friday night on Field 1, the
Reds beat the Mets 12-3.
Leadoff batter Hewitt circled the
bases three times for the Reds.
Bromley, Tatis and John Chason
put twin scores on the board and
Mills, Rowe, and Steven Crews
each crossed home plate once.
Dalton Reas, Albritton and Klein
crossed home plate for the Mets.
Godwin was stranded three times,
and Maddox, Klein, Kris Johnson
and Reas were all stranded.
On Field 2, the week ended with
the Braves besting the Yanks 11-1.
Revell homered, Palmer tripled
and Grimsley doubled for the
Braves. Knight and Palmer came
around to score twice each and
Crawford, Grimsley, Royal, Revell,
Bolin, Will Bennett and Kyle
Schrank added a run each.
Mimbs was the lone Yankee to
get all the way to home plate.
Dustin Scheel and Tanner Gough
were each stranded twice and
Wilson Bembry and Zuniga were
left aboard once each. "

VEGETABLES
Tomatoes around Quincy are in good condition with producers plan-
ning to start picking during the first week in June. Dry conditions for most
of the season helped keep vegetable diseases under control, especially in.
Madison County. The recent rain briefly interrupted some harvesting over
the central and southern Peninsula at the start of the week with most activ-
ity back on schedule by the end. Producers continued to market products for
the Memorial Day demand. Growers nearly finished the picking of blue-
berries. A truck shortage hampered some melon movement. Squash and cel-
ery harvesting slowed seasonally. Other vegetables and non citrus fruit mar-
keted during the week included beans, cantaloupes, sweet corn, cucumbers,
eggplant, okra, peppers, potatoes, radishes and tomatoes.
LIVESTOCK AND PASTURES
In the Panhandle, most pasture and hay fields are looking better after
receiving rain the last several weeks. Summer pasture is becoming produc-
tive again. Most of the cattle in the Panhandle are in excellent condition. In
the North, hay and pastures are showing the effects of the drought. Most of
the cattle are in very poor to poor condition. Livestock still require hay in
some locations. In the central areas, pasture, condition is mostly poor to fair,
with the cattle in fair to good condition. In the southwest, pasture condition
is very poor to fair due to drought. Statewide, cattle condition varies from
very poor to excellent with most in fair condition.
Cattle Pasture
Condition This Last This Last
week : week week Week
Percent
Very poor 5 5 5 5
Poor 20 25 60 60
Fair 45 65 25 .30
Good 25 10 5 5
Excellent 5 0 5 0
CITRUS
Citrus areas had a mixture of rainfall and cooler weather early in the
week, but returned to the hot and dry conditjns the State has been experi-
encing since the beginning of the year. A higfof 94 degrees was reached'fn
Sebring, followed by 93 degrees in Lake Alfred and Ona. All areas in the
citrus belt are five to ten inches of rainfall below average for the year and
groves which are not well-cared-for continue to deteriorate and show signs
of stress. Valencia estimated harvest is running less than five million boxes
weekly, and will continue to be picked heavily into June in order to, reach
complete utilization. The current outlook for harvest labor is still in ques-
tion as the season progresses. Growers are applying copper sprays tocon-
trol citrus canker, applying nutritional sprays, mowing and removing brush
from groves. Grapefruit harvest is winding down for the season, with less
than fifty thousand boxes being picked last week. Honey tangerine. utiliza-
tion has been below one hundred thousand boxes the last two yeeks, being
picked primarily for the fresh market.
ESTIMATED BOXES HARVESTED WEEK ENDED
Crop I May07 I May 15 I May
In thousands of 1-3/5 bushel boxes
Valencia 5,062 4,785 3,622
Grapefruit 136 67 13
Honey Tangerines 117 98 78

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Kelly's Column
By Jim

The 189 members of the 2006 Hardee High School graduating class
has received loads of advice. Here are some samples:
HHS Principal Mike Wilkinson Don't let graduating from high
school by your last goal in life. 7 this graduation become a stepping stone
to greater things in life. Contint.^ : learning. Look at the glass as half
full, not half empty. Trust God. 'T".i? 'pact of your choices is what you
become. ".,-
Patrick Mahoney, Florida Forestry Service employee and former youth
pastor at New Hope Baptist Stay focused, strong and close to God.
Phil Rasmussen, 2006 Hardee schools' teacher of the year Just Do
It (Nike slogan) and Be All You Can Be (Army slogan). Love other people.
Be enthusiastic and have passion. Find a job you love.
Carsons Fellows, youth pastor at First Baptist Church of Wauchula -
Choose your friends carefully. Remember home.
Dr. Sylvia Collins, 2006 inductee into the Hardee Schools' Hall of
Fame Don't be afraid to take "the road less traveled." Seek God's pur-
pose for your life. "When your goals and ambitions are aligned with God's
purpose for one's life, He fulfills those goals, as He has done for me."
Rev. Bob Lecocq, pastor of Florida First Assembly of God, delivered
the senior sermon Dream big dreams. It's not about you. Find a cause or
a passion w9rth giving your life to, and do it with all your might. What you
are is more important than what you do. Follow Christ, "the air we
breathe." Practice Christianity. Think "what would Jesus do?" Let the Holy
Spirit be your spiritual counselor. Pray, "God, I want my life to count for
you.
Hardee Superintendent of Schools Dennis Jones "If you care
enough, if you are persistent enough, if you are focused enough and if you
work hard enough, then no predictions I could make could be big enough
to list everything you will accomplish. And there should be one more IF ...
if.you remember who' loves you, because when you need help, there are
people who will stand with you, and most of them are here right now.
Remember these faces, and remember these people as your role models.
Because when you are a little lonely, it will not be the TV advertisers you
will call. When you run out of money, it won't be a superstar athlete who
puts a little extra in your bank account. When you are facing a tough situa-
tion, the person holding out a helping hand and wanting to hug you will not
be a rock musician. And I can absolutely guarantee you that when you come
home for a visit with a basket full of dirty laundry, it won't be a stranger
who-offers to do it for you. Remember these faces."

Michael Guido of Metter, Ga., and author of Seeds From The Sower -
Too many people say, "Live it up! If you love me, make love with me." But
that is not love, it's lust. And lust leads to disgust. Others say, "Live it up!
Pleasure soak it up." But you'll have to live it down, and you can't live
it over. So open your heart to the Lord. Then you'll be alive with love that's
sweet and satisfying, and you'll enjoy an exciting life here with eternal life
hereafter. Enjoy the scenery, and don't forget the next world while living in
this one. The Bible says, "Be careful how you live. Make good use of every
opportunity you have."

Here is some advice on life from inmate Lawrence Smith from
Apalachee Correctional Institution in Sneads, Fla., in a letter written last
year to Ken Sanders.of Wauchula who had visited him in the Hardee
County Jail:

"Praise God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ....
"By the time this letter reaches your hand I hope that you and your
family are in the best of health.
"Well, for me I am still holding on to my Savior Jesus Christ. I was in
the Chapel Thursday afternoon and the spirit of God said to write this let-'
ter to you. I know it's going to help someone who has no hope or direction.

So I ask you to read this letter at the jail on Wednesday. If anyone needs a
copy, please give them one.
"Adversity is prosperity of those who possess the attitude of fortitude.
A turtle gets nowhere until he sticks his neck out. The tea kettle is up to its
neck in hot water but continues to sing. Kites rise against the wind, not with
it. A tiny seed has to struggle and push its way up through the hard soil to
the sunshine and the fresh air. There is always a struggle before their suc-
cess. .
"I know you all know the story Joseph (Gen. 37). Joseph came to the
throne of Egypt through the pit his brothers threw him in and through the
slanderous charge of rape from Potiphar's wife. But you can guess what
most people were saying after Joseph became prime minister of the world's
most powerful nation. What a lucky guy! Some people get all the breaks. It
was because Joseph had grit, fortitude and God, and rode the winds of
adversity to the highest pinnacle of success. Just as you can.
"It is dangerous ground to refuse to take responsibility for who you are
and what you've become. It is hurtful and wrong to blame your parents,
your school, your church or your living situation for the lack of quality in
your life. If you accept responsibility for yourself, there is hope. If you
don't, you empower other people to control your destiny. And when I say
people, I mean people of the Hardee County Jail or the people of the prison
system. So take charge of your life or they will, because they want to
because it's a billion dollar business.
"'Look what all our Lord Jesus Christ went through, and he responded
to it (even though he was God), and his words to us were John 16:33. In this
world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the
world.
"When we blame ourselves, we multiply our guilt. When we blame
God, we cut off our only source of power to change. When we blame oth-
ers, we extend the differences between us and them. and end up poisoning
our relationships. Blame never affirms. It assaults. Blame never restores. It
wounds. Blame never solves. It complicates. Blame never unites. It sepa-
rates. Blame never smiles. It frowns. Blame never forgets. It destroys. Until
you develop the mind of the master and stop blaming yourself, God and
others, you will never live one happy day and you cannot succeed. Don't
say you don't know the right people, don't have the right education, or
you're too old or young. Look at your life and say (Phil. 4:13) I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me..
"I know you are capable, intelligent, qualified, but your attitude is so
negative you are destroying those you live with, work with and love. You
have turned your home into a battleground filled with sarcasm, criticism,
blame, cutting remarks, bitterness and rejection.
"I urge you to take charge of your mind, your marriage, your future,
your destiny and mainly your soul. Refuse to grumble and criticize duct
tape your mouth if need be. Refuse to retreat from.life and run from suc-
cess. It is time to stomp your way to a new beginning in Christ. Let your
mind begin to feast on the word of God that produces positive change.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, what-
ever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is any-
thing praiseworthy meditate on those things (Phil. 4:8).
"Instead of saying I.can't, start saying whatever is born of God over-
comes the world (John 5:4). Instead of saying if. .. start saying, I will be
God's grace. Instead of saying it's impossible, start saying nothing is
impossible to those who believe. Refuse to be conformed to this world, but
be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God (Rom. 12:2). Tell your-
self that there is no victory without a fight, there is no sunrise without a
night, there is no purchase without a cost. And there is no crown with a
cross. You are a child of God. A member of royalty ... and God does not
make junk or sponsor flops. The victory is yours through Christ, but the
choice is up to you.
Your brother in Christ,
Lawrence Smith."

May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 9A

Pain Relievers And Alcohol -

A Potentially Risky Combination
You probably don't think twice age 65 are at increased' risk of
about taking an over-the-counter adverse side effects from pain
pain reliever or having a glass of relievers. Plus, with age, your body
wine or two with dinner. But the processes alcohol more slowly, pro-
combination of pain relievers and longing its effects.
alcohol can pose health risks. Can you stop at one drink? It's
When taken as directed, pain probably best to avoid alcohol alto-
medications are generally consid- gether if you have difficulty stop-'
ered safe. However, problems can ping after one drink. The more you
arise when they are taken more fre- drink, the greater the risk.
quently or in larger doses than rec- Being cautious doesn't necessari-
ommended or taken in combination ly mean you can never have alcohol
with other drugs including alco- while you take pain medications.
hol. The amount you can safely drink
The May issue of Mayo Clinic varies. For example, the Food and
Health Letter recommends you Drug Administration (FDA) reports
consider these factors before decid- adults who take more aceta-
ing if it's safe to drink an alcoholic minophen than recommended -
beverage while taking pain medica- more then 4,000 milligrams a day
tions. (eight 500-milligram tablets) -
Do you take pain relievers or and who drink three or more alco-
drink alcohol often? The risk of side holic drinks a day may be at
effects from combining pain reliev- increased risk of liver damage. The
ers and alcohol is greater if you take FDA also reports that people who
medication frequently or drink take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
alcohol frequently. drugs and drink more than three
Do you take high doses of pain alcoholic drinks a day may be at
medication? The risk of serious side increased risk of gastrointestinal
effects from alcohol use increases bleeding.
when you take a high dose of a pain The best advice is caution. The
reliever. less you combine a pain reliever
Does the medication cause side and alcohol, the better. Because pre-
effects? If you're already experienc- scription pain relievers contain
ing side effects from pain medica- more potent medication than do
tion, such as stomach upset or nonprescription pain relievers, it's
drowsiness, alcohol will only make generally recommended that you
these side effects worse., avoid alcohol when taking prescrip-
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By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A circuit judge whose time in
Hardee County left a permanent
benefit for crime victims here
recently won state honors for her
work with domestic violence
issues.
Circuit Judge Susan W. Roberts
is a 2006 recipient of the
Governor's Peace at Home Award.
The awards were presented at the
Capitol Building in Tallahassee late
last month.
And just last week, Roberts was
given a commendation from Chief
Justice Barbara J. Pariente of the
Florida Supreme Court because of
her continuing efforts.
The annual Governor's Peace at
Home Award recognizes individu-
als or organizations that develop or
enhance programs concerning
domestic violence issues. They are
presented in four categories.
Roberts, of the 10th Judicial
Circuit, was the winner in the jus-
tice system.
She was nominated by both the
Peace River Center and Chief
Judge Ronald A. Herring of the
i 10th Judicial Circuit, which is com-
prised of Hardee, Highlands and
Polk counties.
The awards were presented April
24 during a breakfast on the 22nd
floor of the Capitol. Secretary Lucy
Hadi of the Florida Department of
Children & Families announced the
award winners. First Lady
Columba Bush congratulated each
recipient as Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings
presented the award plaques.
Said Jennings, "Domestic vio-
lence is a despicable act. I com-
mend all those recognized today for
their compassion and humanitarian
work."
It was noted that since taking
office in 1976, Roberts has actively
worked to improve communica-
tions among judges, police officers
and clerk's offices so as to better
enforce the laws and the court's
qrders.

She was credited with starting a
Domestic Violence Task Force and
with initiating satellite hearings for
domestic violence victims too
afraid of their abusers to face them
in court.
"Survivors of domestic violence
can now appear in court without
actually being in the same room
with the abuser, eliminating intimi-
dation from the abuser," Hadi said.
"Survivors who have utilized this
service have expressed positive
experiences from this program."
Roberts said she was surprised
when she first learned she was a
nominee for the governor's, award.
She said the accolades should be
shared. "The Peace at Home Award
given to me recognizes all the-work
of many members of the bench and
law enforcement," the judge com-
mented.
Roberts said she and the late cir-
cuit judge Clifton M. Kelly co-
founded the Domestic Violence
Task Force for the entire 10th
Judicial Circuit, and did so under
the direction of then-chief circuit
judge Oliver L. Green.
"A major goal has been to better
communicate the directions of the
judges to local law enforcement
agencies so they- can properly
enforce judges' orders," Roberts
said. "We found we were not com-
municating with law enforcement.
We were using legal mumbo-
jumbo."
Access to the courts, too, is a
major goal for Roberts.
She began remote video hearings
for people seeking court injunc-
tions for protection so that they do
not have to be in the same room
with their alleged attackers. "If they
are terrified, they just won't come
to court. So, we were denying
them access to the court was the
way I looked at it,"' the judge,
explained.
In fact, Roberts is the only
Florida member of a national advi-
sory committee on courthouse
access.

Roberts, who currently is
assigned to hear all first-degree
murder cases in the three counties
which make up the circuit, was the
presiding judge in Hardee County
for 2-1/2 years, making her the
longest-serving circuit judge here
to date.
While stationed in this county,
she started a. task force here,
worked on better communications
between the court and the agencies
and offices its orders involves, and
on improved service to victims in
preparing the paperwork required
to petition for court injunctions.
That work resulted in the
Wauchula Police Department re-
ceiving grant money to fund a posi-
tion for a victim's advocate.
"She was very very instrumental
in getting us that victim's advo-
cate," Police Chief William Beattie
said. "In fact, nobody else wanted
to take it on.
"Between Maria Adame and
Judge Roberts, they made that job
what it is today, and I don't know
how we lived without it," he added.
Adame was the woman hired to fill
the newly created job.
He called the advocate "a good
tool." He explained, "It puts us on
top of domestic violence issues,
keeps us informed on safe house,
gives us training, things such as
that."
Beattie said the victim's advo-
cate works not only with victims of
domestic violence, but also with
victims of rape, assault or child
abuse. Assistance is given not only
to them, but witnesses as well, he
said.
"One of the worst things is to be
a victim or a victim's witness.
They're scared. They don't know
what to do. They don't know what
the procedures are," Beattie com-
mented.
."The victim's advocate stays
with them and takes them through
the process, right through to the
end," he.explained. "She talks with
them, she explains the system and.

then takes them through it, she sits
with them in the courtroom, she
works with the judges."
Beattie said the position is

invaluable now, to his department
and the other agencies which share
in the advocate's services, and he
credits Roberts for making it possi-

ble.
As for the local branch of the
task force, however, he 'aid, "It fell
apart when she left."

COURTESY PHOTO
Circuit Judge Susan W. Roberts (far left) accepts the Governor's Peace at Home Award from Lt.
Gov. Toni Jennings in Tallahassee. First Lady Columba Bush joined in the awards presentation,
announced by Secretary Lucy Hadi of the state Department of Children & Families (far right).

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MEMORIAL SERVICE

Monday May 29 10:00 a.m.

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at the

American Legion Hall

117 W. Palmetto St. -Wauchula

Keynote Speaker at the service will be

Pastor Lou Liotto
of the Northside. 3aptist Church

After the services, the- group will adjourn to, the
monument for, .the placing of the wreath as- a
symbol of the remembrance of. the sacrifice of
the honored dead.

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Hardee

Living

COURTESY PHOTO
Shawn Rimes & Alexis Otero
Alexis Otero Will
Marry Shawn Rimes

Johnny Otero of Zolfo -Springs
and Judy Wright of Sebring
announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their.
daughter, Alexandria Estelle Otero
of Fort Green, to Everett Shawn
Rimes of Fort Green, the son of
Patricia Rimes of Zolfo Springs.
The bride-elect is a 2004 gradu-
ate of Hardee Senior High School.
The prospective groom is a 1995
graduate of Hardee Senior High
School. He is currently employed

with Rimes & Son Inc.
The couple will exchange vows
this Saturday at Fort Green Baptist
Church. Music starts at 5:30 p.m.,
with the ceremony beginning at 6
o'clock.
Following the wedding, a recep-
tion will be held at the Wauchula
Elks Lodge on West Main Street in
downtown Wauchula.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited.

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HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM.

Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson
WHAT DO KIDS BELIEVE TODAY?
Two sociologists from the University of North Carolina have just con-
cluded the most detailed study of teenagers and religion ever undertaken.
They have discovered a generation of kids who claim to be Christian but
many of whose beliefs are not even remotely orthodox.
1. They found this youth-faith was moral in that it related to human
goodness. For these kids, the purpose of religion is to help people to be nice,
kind, pleasant, respectful, responsible, healthy and successful.
In .contrast, orthodox Christian teaching holds that all have sinned and
are in need of redemption.
2. This youth-faith is therapeutic, that is, focused on making a person
happy and helping him get through life much as a therapist might do for
a patient. This means that basic evangelical doctrines like repentance from
sin, praying for God's mercy and grace and faithfully living as a servant
never appear on the radar.
Many kids are trying to feel good, happy, secure and at peace.
Therefore life, for them, is an exercise in solving problems and trying to get
along with other people
Young people interviewed as a part of this study used the specific
phrase "feel happy" more than 2,000 times! What was almost never found
was a view that religion summons people to obey the truth regardless of
consequences.
3. This youth-faith is deistic. It is about believing in a particular kind
of God who exists and created the world but who has very little interest in
individual lives.
In contrast, orthodox Christian belief is based on a very personal rela-
tionship with God through Christ.
The stunning conclusion, of the 300-page study was this: "We felt that,
for many teens, this was the first time they had been asked by an adult what
" they believed!"

2-Year-Old
Has Birthday
Party
Little Joshua "Joshie" Vasquez
celebrated his second birthday on
May 7, 2006.
His. mother, Diana Vasquez host-
ed a party on May 13, 2006 at
Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.
The theme for the party was
"Cars."
Also attending were his grand-

mother Elsa Sambrano, and many
aunts, cousins and friends.

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Lee Ann White To
Wed Dustin Grimsley

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Mill, S.C., announce the engage-
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their daughter, Lee Ann White of
Wauchula, to Dustin Aaron Grims-
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and Lesa Grimsley of Wauchula.
The bride-elect is employed at
the Great Florida Insurance Agency.
The prospective groom is em-
ployed with the Inspired Tile Co.

The couple will exchange vows
this Saturday at 6 o'clock in tle
evening at the Assembly of God ih
Bowling Green. Music will start ait
5:30.
Following the ceremony, a recep-
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on Fourth Avenue in Wauchula
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Iron Crosses Placed At Graves

On Saturday, May 6, the Sons of
Confederate Veterans Gen. David
E. Twiggs Camp No. 1462 of
Wauchula along with the Maj.
William Footman Camp No. 1950
of Fort Myers held an Iron Cross
Dedication and Memorial Service
for two Confederate veterans and
early pioneers who are buried here
'in Hardee County.
The two veterans honored were
John R. Gill (1842-1922) and
!Benjamin Alderman (1847-1914).
Both Gill and Alderman are
buried at the Methodist cemetery in
Fort Green. Both have living
descendants, many of whom remain
in this area today. The memorial
service was well attended with
about 75 gathering, including
descendants of each, some coming
from Jacksonville and as far away
as Iowa.
Gill and Alderman both served as
privates in the 1st Battalion, Florida
Special Cavalry, Company B. This
unit was a local militia formed as a
home guard during the war to pro-
tect Florida cattle, which were used
to supply Robert E. Lee's army in
Virginia, from Union raids into the
(state. This unit later became known
as the "Cow Cavalry." Company B
'as commanded by Capt. John
Lesley, a prominate citizen of
Tampa.
This is the fourth such memorial
service held by the Twiggs and
Footman camps. The Sons of
Confederate Veterans (SCV) is a
patriotic heritage organization com-
posed of descendants of Confeder-
ate soldiers dedicated to preserving
tthe memory and heritage of the
,,South and the War for Southern
independence.
The Twiggs and Footman Camps
have been holding two iron cross
dedications a year, usually a spring
Dedication in Hardee County and a
fall dedication in DeSoto County.
Plans for the next one will be at
Gardner cemetery, which is at the
county line. Also, next month the
STwiggs camp will assist the
footman camp in its first one in lee
)County.
3 This dedication at Fort Green
'was part of the SCV's celebration of
Confederate History Month. April
S-was declared Confederate History
NMonth by the Hardee County Board
of County Commissioners, an act
that was followed by DeSoto, Lee
and several others. Florida statute
recognizes April 26 as Confederate
Memorial Day.
" An iron cross is a SCV foot
marker placed at the gravesite of a
oQohfederate soldier. The iro.Lcross
is-a' ack Maltese 'rdss wiwf6ie let-
ters CSA on the front side and a
Latin inscription on the backside
that calls for God's blessing.
I The service was lead by Twiggs
camp commander Leon Arthur of
Arcadia, with Twiggs camp Lt.
Comm. Graylin Smith reading the
bio bf Benjamin Alderman and
Twiggs camp Adjutant Tony Perry
reading the bio of John R. Gill.
The service was opened and
closed by Footman Camp Chaplin
Larry Skipper of Fort Myers.
Musician Robert Lloyd of the
Footman Camp sang "Dixie" at the
opening of the service and
CAmazing Grace" at the close. The
Footman Camp provided the color
guard and rifle salute.
Two ladies in period dress repre-
'enting the widows of the soldiers

COURTESY PHOTOS
Sons of Confederate Veterans held an Iron Cross Dedication and Memorial Service earlier this
month at the cemetery in Fort Green. Members dressed in period costume for the occasion.

The iron cross is placed as a foot marker on the grave.

unveiled the iron cross markers on
each grave. Portraying the widows
were Dolly Geffert and Ladonna
Perry, both of the Peace River
Chapter, United Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Below are short biographies of
both Alderman and Gill:

Benjamin Alderman
Benjamin Alderman was born
December-1847 in Florida. He died
1914 in Fort Green, DeSoto County.
He was the son of Matthew
Alderman and his first wife,
Caroline Sloan. His grandfather,
James Alderman, is recognized to
be the first person to settle in the
area just south of the Alafia River in
Hillsborough County.
On Nov. 24, 1860, people from
Hillsborough County met at Alafia
and recommended that the state of
Florida secede from the Union.
James Alderman was among those
who signed the petition.
Benjamin Alderman married
Dorinda Payne in 1869. She was the
daughter of Joseph Payne and
Martha Smith. Their descendants
cover a lot of territory, from the
state of Florida to the state of
California and some serving in the
military overseas at this time.
Benjamin Alderman served the
Confederacy in Col. C.J. Munner-
lyn's battalion. He enlisted at
Tampa in Capt. John Lesley's
Company B, and later was trans-
ferred to Capt. John Parson's com-
pany and remained there till the end
of the war.
At that time he returned home,
married and raised a family.
On his pension affidavit, he stat-
ed that he owned 70 acres in Fort
Green, 40 cattle and three horses.

John R. Gill
John R. Gill was born February
1842 in Georgia. He died in March
1922 in Fort Green, Hardee County.
He was the son of Richard Gill and
Sarah Plummer.
John Gill married his first wife,
Caroline Moye, about 1880. She
was the mother of his children. She
died in 1903.
In 1916, at the age of 74, he mar-
ried Nellie Benham. Her name
appears as his widow on his pension
papers. His descendants are scat-
tered all over the state of Florida.
Gill served the Confederacy in
Col. C.J. Munnerlyn's battalion.
The companies in the battalion
were known as Florida's "Cow
Cavalry." He enlisted in Capt. John
Lesley's Company B, and served
until the end of the war.
In the "Biographical Rosters of
Florida's Confederate and Union
Soldiers," It is stated that he was
5'6" tall, had blue eyes and light
hair and that he had a gunshot
wound that had broken his right leg.
After the war, he married and
raised his family in Fort Green. The
road nearby the cemetery there is
called John Gill Road.

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100TH BIRTHDAY

NEW LIONETTE OFFICERS

PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Bertha Lee Fulse celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, May 13, at the True Holiness Church
in Bowling Green. With her is Mayor Perry Knight. The City Commission issued a proclamation
that she "was born May 6, 1906, to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Fulse Sr., the only daughter
of 10 children. She lived in Bowling Green since 1969 and served as the community babysitter
and has many relatives living in the city of Bowling Green." May 6 was proclaimed as Bertha Lee
Fulse Day. It was signed by the mayor and City Clerk Pamela Sue Nortup. The mayor said her
secret to a long life is "loving people."

Youth Theater Holds

Auditions Tonight

The Hardee County Players Inc. fees, contact director Nancy
Youth Theater is recruiting for its Kitchens at 767-0222.
early fall play. The play will be chosen based on
Auditions will be held today, the results of the audition. As of
(Thursday) at the historic City Hall now the performance is scheduled
Auditorium at 225 E. Main St. in for the weekend of Sept. 29, but is
Wauchula at 6 p.m. Interested subject to change.
youngsters must be between the Parents whose children have par-
ages of 8 and 18 by August, and ticipated in a Hardee County
must be accompanied by a parent or Players production previously are
guardian. asked to contact Kitchens before
attending the audition.
The cost is $25 for the first child Those interested in participating
in a family and $5 for every child as a volunteer are asked to contact
thereafter who participates. The the Hardee County Players at 767-
cost goes toward snacks and meals, 1220. Also, those who are interest-
costumes, set/props, cleaning sup- ed in becoming a member of the
plies and script/royalty fees. Hardee County Players or have
The money is due by the first questions concerning.he auditions
week of rehearsals' hicT "Will' be'"are asked to contacf-tle Players at
Aug. 7. For questions regarding the the same number. "

Rasmussen

Gains Degree

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Cale Phillip Rasmussen, of
Wauchula, recently graduated from
Webber International University
with a bachelor of science degree in
business administration.
Majoring in hospitality business
management and minoring in gen-
eral business studies, he was a
member of Phi Beta Lambda (the
business fraternity), as well as the
Society of Hosteurs. He was a
three-year letterman for the varsity
football team.
The son of Phil and Sonya
Rasmussen of Wauchula, Cale is a
2003 graduate of Hardee Senior
High School.
He plans to continue his educa-
tion at Troy State University in the"
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herdd-Advocte
With no need for a championship
game, the 2006 Dixie Boys sched-
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If needed, a championship game
would have been played on May
29. But, with the Florida Fertilizer
Braves undefeated and standing
alone on the top of the three-team
division, there won't be much need
for a Monday game.
At the end of last week, the
Torrey Oaks Rangers and BJD
Excavating Red Sox were tied.
Each had a pair of games this week,
one against each other.
Last Monday, the Braves barely
got past the Rangers 13-11.
Tyler Cobb doubled twice for the
Braves. He also drew a walk, scor-
ing three times. Carson Davis
added twin tallies on three hits.
Dalton Farr also had a trio of hits.
Dustin Ratliff was the only other
two-score batter. Caleb Reas,
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Kendall Mink, Farr and Conner
Davis had solo scores.
For the Rangers, both Danson
Hensley and Lincoln Saunders
smacked doubles. Scott Donaldson
and Jonathan Kelly were the only.
batters to come around to cross
home twice. Kody Porter, Kalan
Royal, Saunders, Josh Rickett,
Dustin Maddox, Michael Forrester
and Hensley came around to cross
home once.
On Thursday night, the Red Sox
ousted the Rangers 9-1.
For the Sox, leadoff batter Jacob
Mayer was safe on an error and sin-
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times. Nick Battles added a pair of
hits and tallies. Taylor Barlow,

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May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 5B

Track/Cross Country Awards Presented

By JOAN SEAMAN
Qf The Herald-Advocate
A banquet last Thursday night
Was special to the track and cross
country athletes receiving awards
that evening.
Certificates, letters and a host of
plaques honored those who com-
leted the cross country and track
seasons.
Coaches Don Trew and Rod

Smith, and their assistants Louann
Trew, Rob Beatty and James
Carpenter worked with the athletes
in a variety of pressing situations,
including the sophomore duo of
Andrea "Drea" Parkinson and
Postenea "Tena" Louisjeune who
won a trip to the state track meet.
In cross country junior Jose
Gutierrez earned the first-year
award, plus the rookie of the year

and most valuable runner awards.
Freshman Jose Rodriguez -'zceived
his varsity letter and tue most
improved player award.
Freshman Justin Hines was pre-
vented from lettering because of an
injury prior to the district run. "He
ran well enough, just was not able
to letter," noted Trew. Hines and
classmate. Lee Cortez received
cross country certificates.

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Boys getting special awards were (kneeling, left to right) Alex Flores, Jimmy, Cimeus, Jose
Gutierrez and Pete Solis; (standing) Marwin Simmons, Jean Frenot, Jose Rodriguez and OInel
Virgile.

On the girls side of the ledger,
junior Maricela Galvan claimed the
only three-year award as well as the
captain's and most valuable runner
awards. Freshman Nancy Ramirez
also earned a varsity letter and the
most improved runner vard.
Christina Badillo and Cynthia
Briseno both received first-year
awards. Badillo was named rookie
of the year and Briseno won the
coaches award. Cindy Lobato and
Laura Galvan took certificates.
In track, it was not surprising that
soph Parkinson claimed the most
valuable player award. She also
took the top hurdler award and sec-
ond-year award.
Louisjeune, a sophomore in only
her first year of competition, also
went to state competition. She
earned the rookie of the year, top
jumper and top sprinter awards to
go with her first-year letter.
Junior Mandy Cornelius took the
top vaulter and top distance awards
and one of only four three-year
awards.
The coaches award went to
senior Vanessa Hollon and soph
Gloria Solis, who also claimed the
top thrower and most improved
awards.
Junior Melissa Hollon won the
top middle distance award. Senior
Santressa Harris received the stu-
dent athlete award.
Also receiving a third-year award
were Kim Cummins, Christina Jena
and Galvan. Fayett "Candy" Prine
and Erica Hernandez joined
Parkinson, Harris and Vanessa
Hollon with two-year awards. With
Louisjeune and Solis in the first-
year award winners group were
Cynthia Briseno, Melissa Hollon,
Nancy Ramirez, Lucy Ruiz, Blanca
Ruis and Daisy Escoto.
On the boys track list were sever-

al special award winners.
Senior Pierre Lazarre and junior
Lisnell Youyoute were the only
three-year award winners. Getting
two-year awards were juniors
Pablo Anselmo, Jose Guiterrez,
Jermaine King and Francisco
"Paco" Lozano and sophs Olnel
Virgile and Jayquan Gandy.
There was a large group of first-
year award winners. Senior Art
Briones, junior Devan Lampley,
sophs Pete Solis, Marwin Simmons
and Jean Frenot and freshmen Lee
Cortez and Alex Flores received

letters and sophs Jimmy *Cimeus
and Terry Redden received certifi-
cates.
For special awards, Lazarre was
top thrower, and Gutierrez top
vaulter and top distance runner.
Simmons was top jumper and was
joined by Frenot in sharing most
improved player awards.
I Solis and Lozano shared top dis-
tance runner awards, and Solis and
Gandy shared coaches awards.
Cimeus was rookie of the year,
Virgile top hurdler and Youyoute
top sprinter. .I-

Girls getting special awards were (kneeling, from left) Maricela
Galvan and Erica Hernandez; (second row) Mandy Cornelius,
Cynthia Briseno and Gloria Soils; (in back) Andrea Parkinson
and Postenea Louisjeune.

PHOTOS BY DIANE BEATTY
Receiving track certificates or letters were (in front row, from left) Alex Flores, Maricela Galvan,
-Erica Hernandez, Mandy Cornelius and Pete Solis; (in second row) Cynthia Briseno, Gloria Soils, -
Marwin Simmons, Jimmy Cimeus and Jose Gutierrez; (in third row) Andrea "Drea" Parkinson,
Postenea "Tena" Louisjeune, Jean Frenot, Olnel Virgile and Jose Rodriguez.

Rep. Putnam Will Address

Alligator Abatement Issues

j, During consideration of the fiscal
year 2007 Interior Appropriations
1ill, Representative Adam H.
Putnam (R-FL 12) received assur-
aices that the committee would
work with him to develop practical
solutions to address the increased
number' of alligator attacks on
humans.
"In just the last week, there have
teen numerous alligator attacks
i sulting in three human deaths in
the state of Florida. But Florida is
not the only state to deal with this

terrifying problem; citizens across
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana,
South Carolina and Texas have all
been victims of alligator attacks,
sometimes deadly, over the years,"
stated Putnam, who serves as the
chairman of the House Policy
Committee. "Support for nuisance
alligator programs will help provide
the critical resources states need to
respond and remove these alliga-"
tors, as well as educate the public
on prevention of alligator attacks."
Putnam offered an amendment to

transfer $500,000 to provide addi-
tional funding to states through the
State and Tribal Wildlife Grants to
hire trappers and expand alligator
trapment activities..
"The number of alligator com-
plaints received by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Commission (FWC)
continues to grow last year they
received more than 16,000 com-
plaints which resulted in the
removal of over 8,000 alligators
across the state. Unfortunately, with
. three deaths in a week, current
efforts are proving insufficient to
stop alligator attacks," Putnam con-
cluded. "I will continue to work
with federal and state authorities on
a variety of fronts to deal with this
dangerous trend."

6B The Herald-Advocate, May 25, 2006

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600 West College Drive
Avon Park, Fl 33825
(863) 784-7132 FAX (863) 784-7497
SOUTH FLORIDA E-Mail: jobs@southflorida.edu
COMMUNITY coirFr www.southflorida.edu
INSTRUCTOR, DENTAL EDUCATION
Full-time faculty position t6 teach Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
starting in the Fall (August, 2006). Bachelbor's degree required and a min-
imum of 2 yrs. clinical exp. as a hygienist required. (Current enrollment
in a Bachelor's degree program and extensive experience may substitute
if degree a.ward is expected within 3 years.) Competitive salary and ben-
efit package including retirement, health &-life insurance, and sick Ive.
Application forms.and detailed position announcements are available' in
Human Resources, Building I (Avon Park), at any SFCC campus/center,
and on our web site.
Application deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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Iruiu 4N-U MUUOEL I RAL, Ii u, goou
tires, runs good, good tractor, $3,500.
781-3090. 5:25-6:1 c

STAINLESS REFRIGERATOR with bot-
tom pull out freezer, 3 yrs. old.
781-3144. 5:25p

1985 DODGE RAM pick-up, AC, runs
great, toolbox, $1,000 OBO. 863-375-
2566. 5:25-6:1 p
1970 DODGE DART; 1970 VW van,
$1,000 each, OBO. 375-2788.
5:25-6:1 p

'87 NISSAN MAXIMA, great shape,
custom wheels, $2000 OBO. 863-781-
1244. 5:18-25p

15' FIBERGLASS 40 horse Evinrude,
new deck & carpet, $1,500 OBO. Can
be seen at 411 Illinois Ave. or call 773-
0501. 5:18-25p

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DRIVER WANTED Reliable, hard-
working service work or delivery man.
$1,000 signing bonus. 231 W. Main
St., Wauchula. Apply in person. 773-
4172. 5:ltfc

Help Wanted
Position available to provide (NRSS) Non-Residential
Support Services to individuals with developmental
disabilities. Interested individuals shall have at least 1
year experience in a related field. High School Diploma
or Equivalent, State of Florida Driver's License (in
good standing) own vehicle and proof of insurance
required. Background checks are conducted. If inter-
ested please apply at
VOCA OF FLORIDA
114 W. Carlton St. Wauchula, FL
(863)-773-0434.
M/F V/D E.O.E
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SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661 FAX (863)784-7497
e-mail: jobs@southflorida.edu
www.southflorida. edu

PLUMBER
Full-time, year-round position responsible for installation and mainte-
nance of College plumbing, irrigation systems, pools, kitchen equipment
and pumps. At least three years of full-time plumbing experience
required. A one-year course of study in field, at an accredited post sec-
ondary institution, will substitute for one year of experience. Must pos-
sess knowledge in work orders, plumbing drawings, & equipment man-
uals. Position involves moderately heavy manual work. Some tasks
require visual perception and discernment as well as oral communica-
tions ability. Hourly rate: $11,34 to $11.99 plus comprehensive benefits
package, including retirement, health and life insurance, vacation and
sick leave. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2006.
Application forms are available in Human resources, Building I
(Highlands Campus), at any SFCC campus/center or on SFCC's Web
site.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/VETERAN'S PREFERANCE
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MTR FARMS INC. looking for CDL
class B driver for local deliveries. Full
time, M-F, position. Call 767-1667.
5:25-6:1 p

SECRETARY BI-LINGUAL. Apply in
person. No phone calls. Hill's Auto
World, Highway 17, Bowling Green,
across from Presto. 5:35-6:1 c

EXPERIENCED TRACTOR driver to
mow, disc, work on fence and general
ranch work. $8.50 per hour. Must have
drivers license. Call David Patten.
941-809-0402. 5:25-6:1 p

VAN DRIVER NEEDED Must be 18 or
older. Part-time position. Good driving
record. Compassion for the elderly.
For more information, call Ruth Long,
HOPE of Hardee, 773-2022. Apply at
310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. EOE,
DFWP. 5:11-250
DRIVERS: GREAT PAY, BONUS PRO-,
GRAM! Solos avg. $900-$1,100/wk.;
teams guaranteed $5,200 mi/wkly;
Owner/Ops welcome! CDL-A, 2 yrs.
exp. required. Anita 800-451-5529.
5:25p

Hiring Immediately
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.

Avon Park Center
Quality Improvement/Risk Manager Ability
to collect and analyze quality improvement data.
Knowledge of JACHO, safety regulations and appro-
priate safety measures, OSHA standards as they relate
to ambulatory centers. Travel within service area
(Highlands, Hardee, Polk). R.N., B.S.N. and/or license
in healthcare risk management.
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) 452-3011.
EOE/DFW. cs5:18,25c

Bowling Green Youth Academy
is currently seeking an
LPN or RN.

The starting salary range is

$18-$22 for LPN and

$20-$25 per hour for RN.

Applications are available at the
facility or you can send a resume to:
PO Box 369
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-2000qext. 221
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Realtor
220 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773.3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralla D. Flores, Broker, oralla@floresrealty.net
www.floresrealty.net
A TEAM EFFORT!

EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK *
Nice Cute Home 2BR/2BA 1993 REDUCED 2002 DW in U-Pick We have Several tracts
Mobile Home with Central Air & Wauchula Hills. 3BR/2BA, spa- of land in Fort Meade on W. Lake
Heat, Large Florida Room, Garage cious kitchen with skylight Well Buffum Road. Call today for
and/or workshop with open cov-. maintained and ready for new details.
ered area on side. In excellent con- owners. REDUCED $79,000. Newly Remodeled Home in
edition. Asking $69,900. Completely Remodeled Bowling Green 3BR/2BA 1976
2.5 Acres in Zolfo Springs on 3BR/2BA, Central Air & Heat 2002 Home with 1,668 Sq. Ft. of living
Murphy Road for $60,000. Doublewide Mobile Home in area, new roof, fresh paint,
Well Maintained Home in Downing Circle. Being offered at inground pool, central air & heat
Riverview 2BR/1BA CB home 77500. with 1acre.
with central air & heat on 100x125 $77500 wth acre Must see to appreci-
Ipt. Asking $149,900. Huge Doll House 3BR/2BA 2 ate. Asking $189,000.
Brand New 2006 Doublewide Story home in Riverview. This Unbelievable Never thought we
3BR/2BA, Fireplace, Very Nice home is in immaculate condition would see $40,000 for a home
Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops, and ready for it's new owners. again! This 1994 2BR/1BA Mobile
Big back yard with oak trees on Screened back and front porch, Home is priced to sell just west of
paved road. Call us for all the 1,966 sq. ft. of living area. Being Zolfo Springs. For more details call
details. offered at $179,900. MLS#178258 today.

WE BUY LOTS ANYWHERE IN
HARDEE COUNTY TOP PRICE CASH. QUICK CLOSINGS.
Contact After Hours
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 781-4084
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392
Lisa Douglas (863) 781-3247 Jessie Sambrano (863) 245-6891
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May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7B

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. Call for appointment.
863-781-2875. 5:25p

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Realor

5757 Trask Road, Ft. Meade
(863) 285-7118

255 a/c "Sweetwater" area. 155 in woods
with creek, 100 citrus grove with 10"
well. Paved & clay roads $10,000 a/c.
Would sell woods separate.

125 a/c Hills Co. Citrus, woods, creek,
paved road. 21 miles SW of Plant City.
$19,500 a/c.

Check my web site
www.maryadsit.com.
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NOW RENTING!
,THE P4LM1SAPTS. ,
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 r
Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive
Horas de Oficina: Lunes y Viemes de 9:00 AM 5:00 P.M.
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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TREADS!

Fast & Friendly We won't be
Service Undersold

Trailer Tires!

HOURS 116 REA Rd.
Mon. Fri. 8-6 Wauchula
Sat. 8-12 (across from Wal-Mart) -

863-773-0777
863-773-0727
Billy Ayers Donna Eures
Tire Technician We do it for LE$$! Secretary
/So sabia Espanotll

Classifieds

WANTED: PASTURE for 4 horses-
lease rent. 30-40 acres with water
supply, shade, good fencing. Can
share with cattle/horses. Well
behaved, won't damage property/-
fence. Not big eaters. 941-223-8863 or
941-223-8862. 4:27-5:25p

FOUND: Spaniel puppies one
red/white, one brown/white. Chancey
Rd. College Hill area. Call BJ 781-
0672 leave message. 5:25nc

STORAGE LOT will store your mobile
homes, RVs, trailers. 767-8822. 2:9tfc

FOR SALE: NEW CHAR BROIL grill,
$100 OBO. 773-9122. 5:25-6:29p
36" TEXAS LONG HORNS mounted on
skull. 863-735-0329. 5:25p
DOUBLE WIDE storage unit, 24x36,
$1,000 you move. 767-8822. 5:18tfc
GATEWAY COMPUTER, scanner and
printer for sale, $200. Call 941-744-
6585. 5:11-6:8p

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CITY OF WAUCHULA
Accepting application for the Parks and Grounds department.
Competitive wages, excellent benefits package. Requires valid
Florida driver's license. Apply at 126 S 7th Ave., Wauchula. City of
Wauchula is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free
Workplace. Closing date 05/30/2006 @5:00PM. cl5:25c

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 c5:18-6:1c

House in Bowling Green. 4BR/2Bth on Big lot. $160,000.
18.9 ac. Ft. Green, C-2 Zoning, Hwy 62 Frontage, frame home incl., $500,000.
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.-120,,ac. citrus/40 ac.woods. 2 wells w/jets.- Lots of rd. fmtg.
$TW600/ac." ..
40 ac. w rlat autif at i.fi ntertop in
kitchen, wood floors, irepiace in master bedroom and lvng roo o 00,000.
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.
40 ac. citrus, well, microjet, hard road frntg., 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. ci5:25c

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INC., REALTORS

REALTOR

(863) 773-2128
REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL

Kenny Sanders
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

2 BR, 1 bath CB home in Wauchula
on Orange St. Convenient location.
$120,000!
CB home. 4 BR, 2 bath on Saunders
St in Wauchula. $99,000!
10 asl lorde '& High
School ~R1eU f trees.
$300,000!
20 acs. in western Hardee Co.
Beautiful holnesite with a lake view.
$220,000. Deed Restrictions.
Palme ~tRi l diviw: Three
5 ac.: 41 w tlJf Zolfo
Springs. eauuliuftBnoeSite. High
and dry. $300,000 total!
10 ac Yltlei 0oy oS62 has
6 welll*,5iU feli 'Md ir unit,
micro-je 'i J jiy'ilhrain tile.
Also fronts "Ty !W. ,000!
Ready for your new home! Three 5
acre tracts in western Hardee Co.
Asking $100,000 each! Make your
!offer today. Owners motivated!
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, Fl.
$120,000!
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!

MONICA RE

34.4 ac. Valencia grove with red &
green jets. Good producer.
$18,000/ac!
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!
Two 6+ ac. tracts, paved road, deed
restrictions, beautiful homesites.
$20,000/ac!
3 BR, 2 Alk W e e-th. 1876
SF on 2.. earedcSecurity sys-
tem, all +,#4tR41ol M1 ard shed
included. $195,000!
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!
Two-story 5 BR, 3.5 bath, 2460 SF
home on 10 ac. with pasture,
woods & fishing pond. All appli-
ances included. A 4-stall, 30'x50'
building and carport/storage also
included. $475,000!
20 acs. close in to Wauchula.
Citrus, 2 wells. $220,000!

RFlAI.flD A5QA(IATIEQ AFTER HOURS

KENNY SAND)ERS..--....78I -0153
RIrCK KIGHJ(T .........773-.2472

AS.......-..-773-9609 MIKE NICHOLSON

U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 :25c

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SANDYLARRISON........832-0130

PERSONAL PROPERTY of Amanda
Griffin, Tracy Harris, Pamela Davis,
Paula Rodriguez, Maricela Lopez,
David Masten will be sold pursuant to
Warehouseman's lien: clothes, toys,
tools, household items. Said sale will
be at Bowling Green Storage, 5020
Hwy. 17 N. Bowling Green, Florida at
9:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006.
5:18-25p

HOG DOGS FOR SALE! $200 $500.
863-781-5329. 5:25-6:1 p

3 Chihuahua puppies with health cer-
tificates, 8 weeks old. 773-0166.
5:25p
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL Terrier pup-
pies, short/stocky, fawn & brindle,
AKC registered, parents on premises.
(863) 781-6590. 5:4-6:1p
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.
tic-dh

Help Wanted
Manager Trainee needed for Able Body Labor's Wauchula
area team. Company specializes in servicing the construction,
hospitality, light industrial and special events market. Duties
include dispatching workers to job site, setting-up new
accounts, making service calls to clients, recruiting temps.
etc. Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends a
MUST. EOE Competitive salary, bonus & benefits pkg.
E-mail resume to: region5jobs@ablebody.net ci5:i8,25c

The

EXPERIENCED SPREADER truck dri-
ver. Class D license. Motivated,
dependable, health benefits, paid hol-
idays. Call Patty 941-737-1484 DFWP.
5:25-6:15p
DRIVER CLASS A CDL local, experi-
enced, motivated, dependable, clean
record, health benefits, paid holidays.
Call Patty 941-737-1484 DFWP
5:25-6:15p
HARDEE COUNTY DISPOSAL now
hiring labor positions. 4 openings
available. Starting pay $7.50 an hour.
Call for details 773-6079 EOE DFWP
5:18-25c

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, FL
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OWNERS HAVE MOVED! READY TO SELL! 3 BR/2 BA cedar home on
approximately 1.52 acres within I mile of town. Beautiful home with many
upgrades. Recently repainted. Country living close to town. REDUCED TO
$265,000!
BRAND NEW HOUSE! 3 BR/2 BA on corner lot with lots of oaks. Many
extras including crown molding, island with bar in kitchen, tray ceiling and
plant shelves in living room. The master suite has a walk in closet and walk
in shower. Two car garage. Only $177,500!
NEW LISTING! 4.8+ Acre deed restricted homesite. Large oak tree on
property with a 6" deep well. Listed for $99,000.

NEW LISTINGS! TWO 1 Acre tracts available in a new development area.
Deed restricted. Asking $37,500 each.
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!
4.8 Acres close to town. Beautiful homesite located in a new subdivision.
Deed restricted. Now only $91,000.
Good home sites on paved road! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Listed
for $19,500 per acre*.

13.83+ acres of grove and house. This great property comes with an
adorable 1 or 2 bedroom, 1 /2BA frame house and pole barns. Don't wait
to see this, call Tanya Dubberly today. Asking only $375,000.
83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads.
Currently zoned FR-1. $20,000 per acre.
122 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently a good
quality citrus grove. Offered at $20,000 per acre!
215approximately 1.52 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!
Highlands County! Living room. The mahave listings! Call John Gross for more information
WE WANT YOUR LISTINGS!

CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY!
www.jimsDeed restricted. Asking $37,500 eerealty.com

James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
Perfect location close to town offSales Assoatesd! 2,514 total SF, 3 BR, 2 bath,
open floor plan, CBS/stucco home on5 beautiful acres! Lots of beautiful old

oaks! Deed restricted. Call Mary Rollins (863)781-9495 RobertJones (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
BrucGood home sites on paved road(941)! T725-3! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Listed

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LOOKING FOR HOMES for 4 big dogs,
2 small dogs and six very cute kittens.
Contact All Creatures Animal Hospital
773-9215 or stop by and see. 5:18-25c
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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SPRING LANDSCAPING SALE: Pine
bark nuggets, $14 per cubic yard; red
mulch, $18 per cubic yard. Pickup
truck load minimum. All prices F.O.B.
Florida Fence Post Company, Ona,
FL. 863-735-1361. 5:4-25c

ROBERTSON'S FARMS U-PICK. Now
Openly Closed Wed. & Sun. 781-4327,
781-4325. 5:25-6:8p

WILL TRADE from Ft. Lauderdale new
05, 3 Bed 2 Bth M/H, and boat work
shop fully equipped Including 26 ft.
boat for acreage with home or M/H
near town. Phil 954-547-1072 or 954-
966-5767. 5:18-25p
RESTAURANT FOR RENT or sell, over
100 seats, good location. (863) 285-
7777 or (941) 234-7709. 5:18-6:15p
DESOTO COUNTY 80 acres will split.
$20,000 per acre. www.landcall-
now.com 1-941-778-7980/7565.
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Help Wanted
Childcare Coordinator- Must have 40-hour Childcare state
mandated course, CPR & First Aid, & exp working w/children in
large group setting. Free Y Membership.
Apply in person to the Hardee County YMCA, 610 W. Orange
St., Wauchula 33873 or call 863-773-6445. EOE/Drug Free
Workplace. c 5:25c

TWH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Terry Harrison Owner/President
(863) 781-2283/ Nextel ID# 161*132695*5
PO Box 356, Wauchula, FL 33873
Office (863) 381-1726
Fax (863) 773-0643
twhconstructioninc(5yahoo.com

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
Marmac Const LC# CB-C038892 c15:4-25p

5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
OU IE ARE*N ALEEVRYAY

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

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

Bo Espino
Auto Technician

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Citrus Removal Land Clearing
backhoe Work
fond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Driveways Febble Rock, etc.

CB 2 BR (3 BR optional) 1 bath home
with central AC, new paint, ceramic
and laminate wood flooring, large
fenced backyard located in Riverview,
$129,000. 863-781-2525. 5:11-6:8p
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, 3309 Hwy.
17 N., BG. 1.76 ac., 4 units, $398,900
OBO. Call Ruthy (863) 245-1112.
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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.
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TWO 1/4 acre, lots, Charlie Creek
MHP, $15,000 each, 781-5437.
4:27-5:25p

2 Dump Trucks
Looking For Work!

David Wilson Trucking
Reasonable Rates
(863)781-0553
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Hardee County School Board
Employment Vacancy
Position: Head Custodian
Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent: Must be
able to work day or night and maintain heavy workload. Must be
able to complete assignments consisting of routine housekeep-
ing, domestic tasks and grounds work. Ability to assist in the
supervision and evaluation of the custodians. Previous experi-
ence preferred.
Salary Range: $18,626 $25,184 (Pro-rated Per Salary
Schedule) 2006 2007 School Year. Benefits included.
Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058 ci5:25;6:1c

HELP WANTED I

Workers and Delivery
needed for tomato packing
in Ft. Green.

Drivers
house

Year round work.
Apply in person.
See Steve Swafford
at packing house
on Alderman Rd. i
Ft.5Green
Monday- Friday
912,1 -4.
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SErVICEI
ALL OCVI TOWN
Break down anywhere in town and we'll be there in a hurry!
Call us for 24-hour Emergency Service.

1-863-375-4441
Jimmy Hill Dan Hill
(863) 781-3090 (863) 781-3091
24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service
Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green ci4:27tfc

1988 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Presidential
Edition, 5th wheel, $7,000 or best
offer. 781-3090. 5:25-6:1c
RV FOR SALE 767-8822. 3:2tfc
35'FLEETWOOD PROWLER 767-8822.
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2 BR/ 1 B APARTMENT, $650 month,
1st, last plus deposit required. 773-
0100. 5:4tfc
ADULT PARK Crystal Lake. We have
.RVs for sale and rent. Some can be
moved. 767-8822. 3:16tfc

For 79 bed skilled nursing facility. Must be computer literate and
have prior bookkeeping experience. Medicare and Medicaid
billing experience a must.

Apply in person or fax resume to:
Hardee Manor Care Center
401. Orange Place Wauchula, FL 33873
PH: 863-773-3231 Fax: 863-773-0959

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Truck Drivers Wanted
Taking applications for team drivers to haul cat-
tle out West. Must have clean MVR and Class A
CDL license. Must be at least 25 and have three
years experience OTR.
Call 863-781-0669 or 863-735-9574, if no answer
leave name, number, and brief message.
Someone will get back with you. 5:25-6:15p

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

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DAVID MILLS, OWNER
Established 1972 A ,.m7f

Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-0412
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Office Ph: 375-3113

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O Florida Institute For
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR),
in Wauchula, is now hiring for the following positions.
Applicants must be at least 18 yrs of age & have a mini-
mum of a HS Diploma/GED.
THERAPISTS PT/PTA/OT/COTA Current FL
licensure & experience is required. Part time and Full
Time positions available.
CASE MANAGER BA in Social Work, Healthcare
or related field required. 3-5 yrs experience preferred.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CMA/C.N.A.
preferred. Secretarial experience required.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR COTA preferred.
Experience in Occ. Therapy or Voc activities required.
Experience with brain injuries or special needs a plus.
C.N.A. Current FL licensure and experience required.
B, C, w/end shifts.
UTILITY SERVICE TECH- Electrical, plumbing &
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 experience
required.
Apply at 1962 Vandolah Rd., fax resume to 863-773-2041,
or e-mail to annettedhr@finr.net. EOE/DFWP cl5:25tfc

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NICE 1 BDRM. APARTMENT located
In Bowling Green. For more informa-
tion please call Patty 773-0808. 5:25p
NORTHSIDE APARTMENTS: Ft.
Meade. Nice neighborhood, 2 BR/ 1 B,
C/HA, $600 month plus security. Call
Sheila (863) 375-9988, (863) 285-
7203, (863) 781-4927. Suitable for
adults.
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Help Wanted
Need
packinghouse
laborers.
Call Martin at:
863-767-9673
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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
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Don
MAKING REAL ESTATr REAl. EASY." Jerry
Rich
AnIndependently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwelanker Real Estate Corporation Dan

Office hours 8:;
WHAT'S MY LINE? I'm an affordable 2-bedroom/I-bath
home in Bowling Green. The price has been reduced to
$62,000. For true identity, call 773-2122.
LOVE THAT TRAFFIC! 1.5 acres of commercial proper-
ty with 285.2 sq. ft. of frontage on Hwy. 17. Bowling
Green is growing. Owner motivated to sell. Make your
best call yet! Ask for Donna. $275,000.
DOGGONE GOOD DEAL! This 3-bedroom/2-bath home
includes a yard for a dog to run and a privacy fence,
plus a large, screened front porch. All this for a pet
friendly price of just $179,900. Call for more frisky facts!
TWO-BEDROOM/ONE-BATH HOME. It is located in
Bowling Green. It has a new roof and an enticing price
of $77,900. -------
NOTHING SPARED. Best of everything has, gone into
this compelling 3-bedroom/2-bath home in Knollwood.
This immaculate home has tile floors, a large family
room, and a large yard to go with it. Only thing missing
I-Js you and your family! Caj.to complete.the picture!
.$225 ,000. ....
TWO BEDROOMIONE' BATH HOME. Comes with 2.5
acres. Call 773-2122 for more details. $200,000.
NICE NEIGHBORHOOD. 5 acre tract on Stenstrom Rd.
Great location for building a new home. Close to Hardee
Senior High School. Don't wait too long! Call Dane.
$200,000.
DO YOU NEED LAND? I have a 6.6-acre tract that is just
right for you! $105,000.

Featured
BUSINESS OPPOR
Seven Seas Restaurant in Fort Meade,
Fully furnished and ready to go! 0
$326,000 Reduced to $276,000.
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VERY NICE 34' AVION trailer. 1 BR,
roof air, fully furnished, no pets,
$500/month, $250 security deposit,
includes utilities. 374-4424. 5:18-25p
HOUSES, APARTMENTS, trailers,
weekly, monthly, $350/wk., $700/mo.
lease. 863-370-2393 or 773-6616. -
5:18-6:15p
COMMERCIAL OFFICES, stores,
warehouses, 20,000 s.f. available.
Build to suit. 773-6616. 5:18-6:15p
2 BEAUTIFUL HOMES FOR RENT! 1-
3 BR/ 2 BA; 1-2 BR/ 1 BA on 3 acres.
Both completely remodeled, ready to
move in; 1st/last/security. (305) 970-
1957. 5:18-25c

HServices--

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
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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

Delatorre Broker I
(863) 773-2122
4X (863) 773-2173

na Steffens, Associate
y Carlton, Associate
hard Dasher, Associate
e Hendry, Associate

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

30 AM to 5:00 PM

COMFORT TO SMILE ABOUT! And we know you'll smile
when you see this inviting 20-acres. it also includes an
older mobile home. The scenery consists of oak trees to
hang your hammock and relax. There's more! Call for
more details! $375,000.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY If you've never bought a
home, this 2-bedroom/2-bath mobile home Is the one to -
buy! The mobile home Is located on two lots. Terms,
price, and location all say call 773-2122 now! $110,000.
PRICE REDUCED! 4-bedroom/2-bath home on 5-acres.
Owner is motivated to sell! Buy it now for only $175,000.
COMPLETELY REMODELED. 3-bedroom/2-bath home.
$144,900.
COMMERCIAL LOT IN THE CITY. Great location within
the city limits In Zolfo Springs. 100 x 155. Act fast!
$35,000.
SECLUSION A MUST? Then relocate to the peace and
quiet of this hideaway located on Golden Oaks Road.
16 1/2 acres with a double-wide mobile home. 3 bed-
rooms and 1 bath. $190000.___
STUCK IN SQUARE ONE? Unstick yourself with this easy-
to-buy 2001 3 bedroom, 2 bath ManOfactured home on
.88 acres. It is set at a great price and a motivated sell-
er, unstick and call 773-2122 for more information
$140,000. ------
TRACTOR INCLUDED! 2005 Manufactured home with 3
bedrooms and 2 baths on 5 acres. It comes with a trac-
tor and mower to clean this big yard. Wheelchair access I
and even a garden tub. Must see this property! $174,500.
Call Donna for full details.

I Listing!
TUNITY FOR SALE.
Located on Hwy 17 in a great location.
owner motivated to sell. Call Donna.
Now only $250,000 or best offer! 65:25c

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JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair.. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218. 767-9650. 5:11-25p
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

ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION Car-
ports, screen rooms, additions, pool
cages. Harold Howze Construction.
735-1158. 4:6-6:22p
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. 5:4-6:1 p

NEW FURNITURE
FOR LESS!
Lamps $17, 100-Barstools $39 up,
50-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 tip, 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 cl4:20tfc

Seeking ALL Positions
Cooks
Waitresses
Bus Boys
Hostess
Dish Washers
Call Today!
(305) 970-1957

Mojitos
The Original Cuban Cafe

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IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings. dh
NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10.
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry.
the contractor's license number.
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SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
www.bseesound.com. 2:16-5:25p

Duke Platt Construction Inc.

4' New Homes Pole Barns
FREE Estimates
7 References Available

(863) 202-6465
(863) 781-0012

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

Approximately 40 acres. Call for information.
New Listing: Beautiful 4BR/2BA Double Wide MH on 1 1/4 AC. Porch
built across back. This is a must see $136,500.
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.
Very lovely hn i* e ,l. alt3i2.q, ft. Ready to
move into. D talii a lca1 i neighborhood.
$185,000.
10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,000 Reduced to
$21,500 per acre.
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Or email us at: TSEEREALESTATE@yahoo.com 5:25c

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l 7h-Sl., Ft. Meade, large lol, 3/2 ith air, like new, $165,000.
421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000. .
Commercial lot, 75x169, with rental home in Ona $69,500.
5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000.
1 acre in Ona with 1/2 zoned C-1 includes 3 rental houses at $900 per
month. $140,000.
Vacant corner lot. 62x175, located on West Main St., Wauchula. In the
downtown Historical district, building ready. $175,000.
309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.
15 acre grove, irrigated, tiled, Rhyme Road, $300,000.

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LAMBERT
REALTY INC. T
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873

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.
NEW PRICE MUST SEE! 17 Acres and lovely
3B/2Bth Brick home; beautiful ceramic tile floors, fire-
place, large kitchen and much more; entrance has satel-
lite gate and alarm system. $455,000.
Commercial corner lot; 90x1139, high and dry ready for
building. PRICE JUST REDUCED! $200,000.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PRICE REDUCTION!
2255 square feet, 3 or 4 bedrooms on approximately 1
acre in desirable neighborhood. This home has been
updated with customized kitchen, new floors, baths and
much more! $250,000.
RENTAL PROPERTY large home has one apartment
plus possible studio apartment on back; quiet neigh-
borhood; yard has large oaks. $100,000.
OWNER VERY MOTIVATED! 2677 sq. ft. stucco
home, recently renovated; 3B/2Bth, inside utility, and
fireplace, perfect location for walking to school and
shopping. Make an offer today!
MAKE AN OFFER on this 4B/1.5Bth home, inside util-
ity, garage; located in family neighborhood. Listed at
$160,000.
PERFECT CONDITION! 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 shed. $175,000.
A PERFECT PLACE! 15 Acres just outside of town
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.
SERVICE YOU
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
S2 ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743
.~ H.. ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698
OPPOaTUITY ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971

Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038
www.lambertrealty.net
Michael Adams
WESTERN HARDEE 15 acres cleared pasture with
small barn and 3B/1Bth home; large oaks, paved road
frontage. $400,000.
WHAT A STEAL! 3B/1Bth 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.
MOVE IN NOW! 2B/1Bth M/H; 1320 sq.ft., central
H/A, inside utility, screened porch, patio; outside stor-
age. $58,000.
THIS HOME WAS RECENTLY REMODELED!
2B/1Bth M/H, located on nice, large lot; storage shed.
Listed at $50,000.
PASTURE LAND 6 ACRES, road frontage; large
oaks, fruit trees, one acre pond and 4" well; beautiful
homesite or weekend retreat! $110,000.
TEN ACRES with 12" well; located in good area.
$365,000.
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION for building! A total of 15
acres with road frontage. Call for details. $17,500 acre.
EXCELLENT PASTURELAND! 20.3 acres, two ponds,
fenced and cross fenced.$20,000/acre.
40 Acres of native pasture; paved road frontage; nice
scattered oaks. Call for more information.
120 acres of beautiful, high and dry land; located in
eastern Hardee County; development potential; good
hunting. 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 @ $171,000
high and dry; on county maintained road; two 2" wells.
Western Hardee County 5 acres cleared with 6" well;
convenient location. $100,000.
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 of
offices, fruit scales, outdoor workshop/shed, fenced;
located just outside of city limits. $198,500.
CAN COUNT ON
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ......781-2413
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK.781-1226
ASSOCIATE: RHODA McCOY............781-7230
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McQUAIG'S FENCE SERVICE
Specializing in barb wire and board
fencing. Wayne McQuaig, owner, 1-
863-228-7369 Nextel 159*224977*12.
5:25-6:29p
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

Fill Dirt

LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc

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STeachers needed for a school located in a juvenile justice
Facility near Arcadia. Requires bachelor's degree and current
teaching certification or statement of eligibility. Year round
'position with 50 paid days off. $32,500 plus excellent benefits.
Please fax resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to
greg.clark@desoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP c15:25c

Warehouse/Stockperson
needed for busy carpet store. Must have some knowl-
edge of flooring and related supplies. Must be able to
lift 50 Ibs and run a forklift. Must be a self-starter.
Apply in person at
Belflower's Floors Direct
325 S 6th Ave.
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PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat and Crano oSrvice Troo Trimming
Complete Troo Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089

Lenneod a Insured

ACept M/C a Vioa

Zolfo Sprini~s

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

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Mobile: (941) 456-6507

Lone star
Crons-trLctionL Corp.

General Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

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

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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.Call'

Today

(863) 781-1062

Billy Hill

*$1,000 Bonus if
Billy Buys your
house!
*Billy Pays all Closing
Costs!
*Close in as little
as 7 days!
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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
OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc

WANTED GOOD LADY In her 60s.
Like country living, eating out, gar-
dening, fishing with man in his 60s.
Owns own home in the country. Must
have own teeth, store bought will do.
Good fun loving man. No joke. Call
(863) 781-2457. 5:25p

The reason the golf pro tells you
to keep your head down is so
you can't see him laughing.

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 Mode ars & 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.

Loader Work

Citrus Trees and Land Clearing

863-781-2089
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BOOKKEEPER POSITION
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, PAYROLL
Knowledge of Peach Tree a plus!
Excellent Salary & Benefits package
$35,000-$40,000 base salary
Based on experience.
Fax resume to 863-735-0355
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All Types Roofing
RepairsR ng HARDEE ROOFING INC.
Reroof 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.
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S0lohia Mayer's
tt & Pressure Washig,
^v "Done right the first time"
Free Estimates
.Licensed and Insured
John D. Mayer, Jr. Cell 863-781-2606
John D. Mayer, Sr. cl5:25-6:29p Cell 863-445-0195

CROWN FORD SERVICE SPECIALS
FREE ALIGNMENT CHECK
Our Ford technicians will check the alignment on
your car or truck absolutely free!
A/C SYSTEM CHECK $29.95
Includes performance test, leak inspection
and check of belts and hoses.
Refrigerant extra. See service advisor for details.

A SFIEW WA SH ANDS VAN .
WE SERVICE MOST MAKES AND MODELS.

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
SATURDAY at the Oasis RV Park SR
66 and School House Road.
Beginning at 8 a.m. ending at 12
noon. Rain or shine. In case of rain
sale will be held in Oasis Rec Hall.
Sponsored by the Good Sam
Seahorses. All proceeds to go to
"Dogs for the Deaf." 5:25p
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
2578 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula.
bunk beds, garden tiller, 18 speed
bicycle, small computer desk, com-
forter set with dust ruffle and pillow
shams for queen bed, valances, rugs,
tractor wheel weights and more.
5:25p

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MOVING SALE Sat., 8 a.m. ? 218 N.
9th Ave., Wauchula. Ski boat, '88
Mustang, tools, toys, housewares,
furniture and lots more. Everything
must go ; 5:25p
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8:30 until ?
2364 E. County Line Rd., Bowling
Green across from Hank's Taxidermy.
5:25p
MOVING SALEI Saturday, Sunday,
Monday, 8-? 621 Cypress St. (inside).
Furniture, dining set, clothes, appli-
ances, misc. (863) 445-0331. 5:25p
FRI. & SAT., 8-? 4676 County Road,
663 North, Ft. Green area. Take 62 to
King Fry, right, 2 houses on right.
Dresses, microwave, night stands,
misc. 5:25p
SAT. & SUN., 8-? 3029 Meadowlane,
Zolfo Springs. Misc. Jeep parts. 5:25p
SATURDAY, 8-?, 208 Park Dr.,
Riverview Heights. Lots of stuff. 5:25p
511 CYPRESS -STREET, Wauchula.
Saturday, 6 a.m. -12 p.m. Name brand
clothes, misc. 5:25p
MOVING SALE New in box satellite
dish system. Almost new couch and
love seat, brown leather, $600 OBO,
DVDs movies, new CDs mostly coun-
try, small appliances, Nissan B.G.
remote control truck used once, other
furniture. 863-735-0329 call to see.
5:25p
When I was born I was so sur-
prised I didn't talk for a year
and a half.

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 c14:20tfc

EXPERIENCED GROVE
WORKER WANTED
HEARTLAND AREA 175 acres of grove. Looking for an expe-
rienced grove worker willing to make day to day decisions as
well as working in the grove. Knowledge of running and main-
taining equipment is a must. Working hours are 40 to 50 a
week. Salary according to experience. Must have valid drivers
license. EOP/DFWP. Send resume to, Box K, RO. Box 338,
Wauchula, FL 33873. cl5:25,6:1c
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CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
-10 Years experience .
Certified & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806

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YARI) SALE
First Annual Apartment
Complex Yard Sale
River Chase & Forest Glade

316 Riverchase Circle
Wauchula

700 E. Townsend St.
Wauchula

Hotdogs. & Drinks
For Sale

M.C. 2000 Realty
505 W. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, Fl. 33852
888-988-8839
www.mchoy.com
Marie Claire-Hoy, Broker.

Located in nice neighborhood in Wauchula and close to
schools and shopping. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, c/b, with new
roof, tile, carpet, and Dupont wood floors. Spacious mas-
ter bedroom with French doors leading to porch and spa.
Fenced back yard with central irrigation throughout.
MLS#185685 $189,000
BUYING, SELLING, RELOCATING
CALL
Steve Shumard
Realtor
863-781-6103
steveamchoy.com cl5:25-6:15p

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where compassionate pro-
fessionals like you make a
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For Consideration, please call
Jen at (800) 464-3994 or fax
resumes to (863) 687-6977.
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BICYCLE SAFETY

Step Outdoors
With Michael Kelly

Wauchula Elementary School
students received bicycle
safety training on Wednesday,
May 10, from Wauchula Police
Chief William Beattie and vic-
tim advocate Sandra Rojas
(above). Around 600 students
viewed a safety video and
were shown how to properly
wear a helmet (bottom photo).
Beattie demonstrated to the
children the necessity of
wearing a helmet by dropping
a melon from head level to the
concrete without a helmet,
and then a second time with a
helmet. Students were also
given pencils, stickers, bike
reflectors and coloring books
provided by the Florida De-
partment of Trans-porta-tion's
Bicycle-Pedestrian Depart-
ment in order to promote
bicycle safety. New helmets
were donated to students who
ride their bicycles to school.

I'heard of some local anglers catching some fish in the dep holes in
Peace River, so I decided to give it a try over the weekend.
Sunday afternoon I set out with my dad and brother Jonathan. We
walked about a mile up river to a deep hole I knew about. I had caught a
few snook and bass here in the past and knew it was pretty deep. As I
expected the river was very low, only having a few inches of water in
places. This particular place was probably about five feet deep in the mid-
die. I could see a lot of gars and armored catfish in the water.
I began casting my plug with no luck. Finally on about my tenth cast I
caught one small bass. My dad lost a fish using a plastic worm and we had
no more bites in that hole.
We moved downstream towards the truck fishing a few more places
without any luck except for gars. The gars were such a problem that it was
hard to cast without them messing with my plug.
Right before we got to the truck a young buck bolted out of the woods
and ran right out in front of us, stopped to look at us, and ran back into the
woods. Even though it is still five months away this got me ready for hunt-
ing season to roll back around.
This week I plan to try a nearby lake and do some bass fishing.
Hopefully next week I can write about where to go to really catch some
fish.
For those of you who remember, last year I wrote a story on alligator
hunting. It was the first time I had ever done.it, and it was quite an adven-
ture. At the end of the story I wrote that I couldn't wait to do it again next
year. Well, it is almost time to apply for this year's alligator permits.'
Sale of the permits will begin at .10 a.m. June 15. Anyone wishing to
apply can do so at any county tax collector's office, license agent (retail
outlet that sells hunting and fishing licenses), online at
MyFWC.com/license or.by calling 1-888-HUNT FLORIDA.
The state has,decided to extend the season from August 15 to
November 1. Over 4,000 alligator, harvest permits will be available on a
first-come, first-serve basis. The cost for a resident alligator trapping
license and hide validation tags for a Florida resident is $272. Non-resi-
dents have to pay $1,022. Each permit allows you to harvest two alligators.
For the first time, additional permits will be available for an additional cost

of $62.
I encourage those of you who like a thrill to apply for these hunts.
When applying you have an option of a specific body of water orin some
cases a county-wide permit. Last year I went to the Kissimmee River which
has'a lot of big gators. All you need to hunt alligators is a small boat, a har-
poon or bow, a bang stick and some strong lights. I guarantee if you have
never done it before, it will be an unforgettable experience.

The word "taboo" comes from the Polynesian
something sacred, special, dangerous or unclean.

"tapu" meaning..

J-N-T's
MOWING SERVICE

, fg f fJimmy & Tummy McNabb
Ucensed & Insured
Office 863-735-2902 Cell 863-781-6703
Nextel 161*149209*3 Fax 863-735-0126

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Specdalatng In
Lot Clearing Dirt Work
Fence Building Bush Hogging-
Brush Removal Pasture/Grove Mowing

PARKER FILL DIRT
DEMOLITION
* Fill Dirt *Tree Removal Stump Removal*
Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing *
Shell Clay Top Soil Bulldozer *
Dump Trucks

AJ's Tree Service

We Will Not Be Under Bid
TREE TRIMMING
CUTTING CLEAN-UP, ETC.
Free Estimates
(863) 767-0934
Cell: (863) 781-2783
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NOTICE OF CHARTER AMENDMENT
The Town of Zolfo Sprihgs, Florida ill hold a special election
to seek the citizen's approval to substantially amend its Town
Charter. to change the Town's form of government from a
strong elected mayor form of government where the mayor
managed the Town's affairs to a manager-commission form of
government where the Mayor would be selected from body of
the commission by the commission and an appointed Town
Manager would manage the Town's affairs.
The election to determine whether the citizens of Zolfo
Springs approve the change to the Charter shall be held on
,the 27th day of June, 2006 at Town Hall, 3210 US Hwy 17
South, Zolfo Springs, Florida.
Copies of the proposed charter are available at the City Hall
(Address above) for review.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact the
Town Hall of Zolfo Springs, Phone # 863-735-0405 at least
forty eight (48) hours prior to the election.
ATTEST:
Unda Roberson, Town Clerk Howard E. Schofield Jr. Mayor
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SUPER BUFFET & LOUNGE
American & Chinese Cuisine

* Over 100 Items on the Buffet
* Karaoke
* Two 100" Screen TVs
* Hibachi Grill

* Happy Hour Drinks
* Dine-in or Carry Out
* Banquet Room seats
up to 100.

Open 7 Days a Week
11am 10pm
806 South 6th Ave, South Bound Hwy. 17
863-773-3015

(863) 735-2415

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RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045
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NOTICE OF MEETINGS FOR 2006
The Economic Development Council and Industrial Develop-
ment Authority will hold monthly meetings at 9:00 a.m. at the
EDO at 401 N 6th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida.
Schedule as follows:
June 20 July 11
Aug 8 Sept 12
Oct 10 Nov 14
Dec 12
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact Betty
Croy at 773-3030 at least forty-eight (48) prior to the meeting.
LAVON COBB, CHAIRMAN
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 0s:25c

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'Take Stock In Children' Student

Gets Associate's Degree From SFCC

Looking to her future, Michelle
Kirkland sees herself teaching deaf
children to communicate in Ameri-
can Sign Language.
Looking back seven years,
Kirkland remembers when her
dream of attending college became
a reality. Back then, Kirkland was a
sixth grader. She heard about the
Take Stock in Children scholarship
program sponsored by the South
Florida Community College
Foundation, and she applied to it.
"I didn't think I would get
accepted," she said, and she was
surprised to learn, one day before
the contract signing, that a Take
Stock in Children scholarship had
been reserved for her.
The opportunity guaranteed that
she would have the full financial
support needed to earn a college
degree, and it paired her with Take
Stock advocate Debbie Hackney,
who counseled her in making the
right choices about her education.
Now, the Wauchula native's goal
for her future is one step closer to
completion.
During commencement exercises
May 9.at South Florida Community
College, Kirkland accepted her
associate in arts degree in mass
communications. Although she is
considering two colleges, she antic-:
ipates that by the end of the sum-
mer, she will head to Jacksonville to
complete her bachelor's degree in
deaf education at the University of
North Florida.
Kirkland remembers the day she

became a Take Stock in Children
scholar.
She and the other recipients and
their parents were invited to a
reception at a nearby tea room,
where they signed contracts pledg-
ing to graduate from high school,
stay out of trouble, and maintain
good grades.
By meeting those terms, Kirkland
was guaranteed to receive a 2+2
Scholarship, which prepaid the
tuition for her to spend two years at
a community college earning an
associate's degree and two years in
a bachelor's degree program at a
state college or university of her
choice.
By May 2005, she was well on
her way to claiming her Take Stock
scholarship, having graduated from
Hardee Senior High School in the
top 10 percent of her class. Because
she had taken a full course load of
college classes at her high school
campus during her senior year, she
already had one year of college
behind her.
Kirkland became passionate
about deaf education while in high
school, taking American Sign
Language I and II with Nancy
Weems, who is also an SFCC sign
language instructor.
Kirkland practiced her signing
skills by spending two seasons as a
deaf interpreter for "The Story of
Jesus," an annual spring passion
play staged in Wauchula, as well as
other events. She discovered that

WRITING RIGHT

she liked working with children
while teaching a Sunday School
class for kindergarteners through
fifth graders at the Wauchula
Worship Center, spending last sum-
mer as a camp counselor at the
Hardee County Family YMCA, and
living with three younger cousins.
"It's a job,-but it's like playing,"
Kirkland said of her teaching expe-
riences. "The kids are fun to be
around. It's neat to have an impact
on their lives."
In addition to her Take Stock
scholarship, Kirkland has received
other scholarships and grants that
have helped pay for books, necessi-
ties, and a year of housing at
SFCC's dormitory in the Hotel
Jacaranda in Avon Park. Because
she also worked part-time during
the past year, she has managed to
set aside money for future college
expenses.
By living at the Hotel Jacaranda,
she has gotten a small taste of what

it is like to be separated from her
aunt and uncle, Peggy and Grant
Bonds, who raised her since she
was 14. Although she expects to
endure bouts of homesickness once
she leaves for the university, she is
looking forward to the adventure
and to discovering what life has in
store for her.
"Without the scholarships, I
wouldn't have been able to go to
college," Kirkland said. "I'm excit-
ed and a little nervous about going
away. I'll probably be back some
day. I'll definitely be back to be
with my family."
Joyce Adams, coordinator of
Take Stock in Children for the
SFCC Foundation, praised Kirkland
for her drive to overcome personal
obstacles, her dedication to her edu-
cation, and her willingness to give
back to others. "She has great
faith," Adams said. "She has been a
great inspiration to us all. She's a
great kid."

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Michelle Kirkland of Wauchula has earned a tuition-free degree
in the Take Stock In Children program at South Florida
Community College. The scholarship will pay for her bachelor's
degree as well.

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Rumors vs. Reality:

The Arrival of the

Seacoast National Name

COURTESY PHOTO
Local writer Gayle Knight Is currently teaching important writing
skills to several third- grade "authors" at Wauchula Elementary
School, preparing them to score highly on the fourth-grade
FCAT Writes test they will take next year. Fourth-grade "editor"
Caroline Durrance is helping Knight in working with the stu-
dents. Writers Include (clockwise, from center front), Durrance,
Patrick Carlton, Sara Beth Albritton, Casey Leal, Milli Jones, Alex
Ullrick, Morgan Bush and Knight.

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needed for tomato packing house
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Year round work.

Apply in person.
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The merger of Big Lake National
Bank and Seacoast National Bank
brings with it a wealth of additional
- services and benefits to customers.
6'6e Mutlins, Big Lake's president
for the past 18 years, knows that
a merger also brings rumors. The

following is an open letter from
Joe to Big Lake National Bank
Customers:

Joe Mullins, Regional President, Seacoast National Bank

To our customers and the communities we serve,

I've heard all the rumors, how fees will rise,
accounts will change and the phone will no
longer be answered by a person. Nothing could
be further from the truth. The integration of Big
Lake National Bank and Seacoast National Bank
will be completed on June 5, and is a "win-win"
for Big Lake National Bank customers.
The same employees will be servicing you,
service charges will not change and loan
decisions will still be made locally.
The merger with Seacoast will only
enhance our customers' banking experience.
New services will include free online banking
and bill pay, and a Telephone Banking Center
with extended weekday and Saturday hours
where customers can call and speak with a live
banking representative. Cash management,
marine financing, investment products, trust
and estate planning and annuities are
additional services that will be available to
you. We will have an expanded network with
41 Florida offices for greater convenience. The
automated MoneyPhone, formally known as
BLISS, will also be available 24/7.
Seacoast National Bank is known for
providing big bank services with small bank
attention, which means they are able to provide
a larger variety of financial services often
offered by the large mega-banks, with the
personal service associated with smaller
community banks. It's truly the best of both
worlds for our customers.

Seacoast National Bank has a long history of
supporting community events and employee
involvement with charities. Just as you've
always been able to find Big Lake National
Bank employees on hand to help out at
community functions.
Customers will see that only positive
changes are coming their way. More services,
more flexibility, more convenience. And yes,
there will still be a live person answering
the phone.
All of us at Big Lake National Bank and
Seacoast National Bank are excited about
the opportunity to continue serving your
financial needs and look forward to seeing you
in our branches and around town. Just as
before, our bankers' hours don't stop at the
office door. We are committed to serving our
customers now more than ever.
By the way, if you have a question or
concern you'd like to share with us, call your
local Big Lake National Bank office or call me at
863-467-4663. Our lines are open and will
be answered by a live person not a machine.
Thank you for your continued trust.

Regional Presid

Joe Mullins
ent, Seacoast National Bank.

QSeacoast
NATIONAL BANK

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APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning......................0:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m.
Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ................
4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m.
Thurs. Ladies Bible Study........5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship......................6:30 p.m:
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Main & W. Centra.
Sunday AM Worship...............0:30 a.m
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meeting ................7:00 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Train & Choirs..........5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 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.m.
7 Youth Fellok iup ... 5 00 p.m.
-Evening-Worship-.....-....... .6:00.p.m-.
Wed. Bible Study ......................7:00 p.m.

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

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionll:00 p.m.
Martes 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. BrowarS St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a:m.
Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m

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

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ...................5:00 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.
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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 Servic ....................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. Limestone Comm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ......................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training .................. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................6:00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .............. .11:00 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 ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

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

CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
SMorning Worship ...........:...11:00 a&A.
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.m.
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.

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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m..
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service......................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ....................10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................... 11:00 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.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service....... ...............10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 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..................1:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m.

S FLORIDA'S FIRSTASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH'
1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.m.

THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service......................10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................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 -4
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.mi
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............6:30.p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m.

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

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

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School : 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..................7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
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.
(Spanish) ................... 11:00 a.m.
(Creole) 1:00 p.m..
Daily Mass in English 30 a m.
SEVENTH DAY '
ADVENTIST-CHURCH
S205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship..............1.....1:00'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 ZOLFO SPRINGS
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel) REALITY RANCH COWBOY
501 N. 9th Ave. CHURCH
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. 2-1/2 Miles east of
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. 863-735-8600
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School............. 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Aen's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship ...............7-9 p.m. '
WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
773-2929 BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Service............ 11:00 a.m. 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Evening Service ............ 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Service .......... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship............ 11 a.m.
Wednesday Youth Service..... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Service......... 7:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00,a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship......... 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586
Morning Worship .......... 10:00 a.m..
-Children's Church.......... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday. School ......... ., 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship........ 1..-.. ; 1:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ........ .. 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

SAN ALFONSO MISSION
3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m.
Confesiones ............. :10:00 a.m.,i
Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m.

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ........ 10:00 a.m.
Servicio ...... .......... 11:00 a.m.
SPioneer 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 .......... 11:00a.m.
Training Union ........... 5!00 p.m.
Evening Worship .... ...... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.

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SEEDS
FROM
THE
SOWER

Michael A. Guido
Mener, Georgia

The ring-tailed monkey
Africa- is one of the hardest
animals to catch. But not for the$
Zulus.
Their trap is a melon. Knowing
that monkeys like the seeds, they
cut a hole in it, just big enough for
the monkey's hand.
But he grabs all the seeds he
can. Then he can't withdraw it.
The fist is too big.
He'll fight and screech, but he
won't give up the seeds. Then the
Zulus nab him.
Men love money like monkeys
love melon seeds. The tempter
knows this. For the Bible says,,
"The love of money is the root of,
all evil."
Money is a good servant, but al
bad master. You can't serve God'
and money, but you can serve!
God with your money.

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Look closely
at a so-called
perfect rose! Scan
the petals. You
will find that they
are far from
perfect. Yet, the
uneven shapes,
blemishes or
misshapen stems
-will not spoil the
delicate color, rich
fragrance and
sheer beauty of
the total flower.
How clearly a
rose illustrates
that nothing in life
is truly perfect!
But, rather than
discourage us, this
should give us
fresh confidence
and strength.
God did not make the rose perfect-nor did He make us perfect. Yet,
He does not think any less of us for our faults and blemishes. He loves
us just as we are. "Be assured that my words are not false, one perfect
in knowledge is with you." This is what the angel of the Lord told
Job (36:4).
Visit a house of worship and learn about the only thing in life that is
perfect God's lovely

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May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3C

Cats Lash Lake Wales 38-26

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats like their
new offense.
The Cats tried their veer-option
offense at Friday night's spring
game against Lake Wales and
found it worked just right in the 38-
26 victory.
Soon-to-be-senior quarterback
Weston Palmer was well protected
.as he scrambled and made out-
standing passes or carried the ball
himself for good yardage. Versatile
Will Krause caught a touchdown
pass and worked as backup quarter-
back in directing, an attack for a
-field goal tally. Jermaine King
appears to be the go-to guy on pass
receptions and Terry Redden
stepped up on the defense with an
-interception, tipped pass Krause
caught for an interception, and a
fumble recovery.
The Wildcats will take a brief
break before beginning summer
Conditioning in the weight room.
SLake Wales had first possession
Nin Friday night's game which had
,io kickoffs and no pressure on pun-
ters or field goal tries.
Lake Wales started at its own 35-
yard line with up-an-coming senior
Arthur Barnes handing off to class-
miate Patrick Williams who got
6nly a yard. Barnes went six yards
on the keeper, then was stripped for
io gain and the Highlanders had to
punt.
S Hardee's first possession resulted
i a score. After Jayquan Gandy
Went up the middle for a two-yard
.ain, Palmer kept the ball and went
ver right tackle for a 65-yard
touchdown A Pablo Anselmo PAT
iade it a 7-0 game.
The Highlanders bounded back,
baking seven plays to go 65 yards,
;'ith Williams taking the ball the
'nal three yards to cross the goal
line. Maikon Bonani's kick was
jood and it was a tie game 7-7.
A fumble on Hardee's next series
gave the ball' to Lake Wales at the
.Wildcat 40. Tyrone Pace stopped
:liilliams after five yards and the
,quarterback keeper was snuffed at
,he line. A Barnes pass was nearly
,Lntercepted by Kierre Cook, but
ponani made a 52-yard field goal,
putting the Highlanders up 10-7.
SHardee started again at its 35.
Jimmy Cimeus was stopped for no
ain, then went four yards. A
almer pass to Jermaine King pro-
duced a first down at the Cat 49.

Palmer held onto the ball for a six-
yard gain, then went around right
end for another first down, now in
Highlander territory at the 35.
Donald White picked up four
yards and Cimeus gained one. A
short pass to King resulted in an 11-
yard gain and first down at the 19.
Palmer rolled out and danced
around 'avoiding tackles until he
spotted Krause in the east corner of
the end zone for the score.
Anselmo's kick put Hardee up 14-
10.
The Highlander varsity ran out of
time in the first quarter and its
junior varsity battled the junior
Wildcats in the second quarter.
Seven plays later, the sophomore
quarterback kept the ball for a race
around left end for the score.
Bonani's kick put the Highlanders
up 17-4.
The Hardee JV went three-and-
out, punting to the junior
Highlander 21. The ensuing drive
ate up time on the clock but ended
with a missed 34-yard field goal.
Wildcat JV quarterback Adam
Cartwright got a couple of pitches
to teammates before a sack and
fumble gave the ball back to Lake
Wales for the remaining seconds in
the first half.
Varsity action resumed in the
third quarter with Krause moving
to the quarterback position. Gandy
had three carries, finally taking the
pitch around left end and cutting
back for a 69-yard TD. Anselmo's
perfect PAT made it 21-17 in the
Cats' favor.
On the next series, Briant
Shumard broke up one pass and
Redden picked off another to give
the ball back to Hardee. Gandy
went three yards. A Krause pass for
King was too long. Krause was
sacked. Anselmo salvaged the
effort with a 49-yard field goal.
Midway through the third stanza,
Hardee had a 24-17 lead.
Ricky Wiggins and Redden
stopped Josh Stoudemire on the
first Lake Wales run. He came back
and got a first down at the Hardee
35. A quarterback keeper was
snuffed by Wiggins. On the next
pass, the receiver was hit by
Redden, sending the ball into the
air where Krause intercepted it.
A half dozen plays later a fumble
turned the ball over to Lake Wales.
A pass was broken up. Penalties
and busted plays left the
Highlanders at the Hardee 49 and

Bonani turned it into a field goal,
cutting Hardee's lead to 24-20
Hardee got started again at its 35
and had a couple short runs for a
first down. Palmer rolled and
passed to Gandy. The ball went off
his hands into King's and Hardee
had another first down, in
Highlander land at the 42.
Moving into the final quarter, a
Palmer pass to King down the right
sideline was successful as he went
up in double coverage to snare the
ball. Wiggins went over left guard
for the TD and the PAT made it 31-
20.
A fumble recovery by Redden
halted a Lake Wales drive and gave
the ball to Hardee at its 46-yard
line. Gandy gained a half dozen
yards. Cimeus went around right
end for 10 more yards. However, an
interception stopped the Cats cold.
A good stop by Wildcat lineman
Jorge Lopez slowed Lake Wales
and the Highlanders had to punt.
Midway through the quarter,
Hardee took over but only went a
dozen yards before an interception
handed the ball back to Lake Wales.
This time, the Highlanders took
nine plays to get close to the goal
line. Javarious Riley got to the one-
foot line. Williams was stopped
twice for no gain. At fourth down
and one foot, Stoudemire went over
left guard to score. Lake Wales
opted to go for the two-point con-
version but Shumard hit the quar-
terback as he tried to get off a pass
and it went awry. Lake Wales
trailed 31-26
At the 2:46 maik, Hardee started
again and added an insurance score
on running plays by Cimeus and
Gandy and a scrambling touch-
down pass to Josh Mayer for the
final 30 yards. With just 56 seconds
left in the game, Anselmo's kick
put the game out of reach with a 38-
26 lead.
Lake Wales would not quit, but
eventually had to give the ball over
on downs as the Wildcat defense
stopped runners. With 17 seconds
left, Palmer took a knee and ran out
the clock.
Staff writer Jim Kelly contributed
to this report.

Birds sing after a storm; why
shouldn't people feel as free to
delight in whatever sunlight
remains to them?
-Rose Kennedy

Ponytails
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
It's coming down to the finish
line for the 2006 Dixie Youth
Ponytails.
The former Majors softball divi-
sion had three games this week and
three next to finish up the season.
The Peace River Growers Racers
continue to lead the division with a
10-2 record, ahead of the CGC
AgriManagement Pride, the Cen-
tral Pump and Irrigation Dragons
and Gourley Plastering Wahoos.
Last week's games began with
Monday's set-to between the
Dragons and Racers, which won
27-7.
For the Racers, Kayla Knight
and Savannah Selph were each
four-score batters. Kate Thomas,
Cassidy Knight and Sabrina
Hernandez each put three runs on
the board. Sierra Coronado, Brooke
Knight and Lacey McClenithan
each added twin tallies and Gemi
Saunders, Hailey Andrews, Katelyn
Hines and Katie Smith added a run
apiece.
For the Dragons, Elvira Servin
homered. Joining her with a run
apiece were Karlee Henderson,
Kendall Gough, Taylor Pohl,
Angelica Florez, Megan Hartman
and Abigail Vargas.
On Tuesday evening, the Pride
outlasted the Wahoos 15-12.
Amanda McNabb homered and
doubled for the Pride. Emma
Marshall circled the bases four
times, with Kaitlyne Rowe and
McNabb adding three scores
apiece. Summer Sisum had twin
tallies and Kayla Powell, Brittany
Dunlap Brea Farrer and Ashley
Trone added solo scores.
Emily Hughes tripled and Alex
Ullrich and Kate Krause each dou-
bled for the Wahoos. Taylor was the
only two-tally batter and Krause,
Brooke Samuels, Samantha
Schnable, Hughes and Ullrich each
came around to cross home plate
once.
On Thursday night there was a

double-header, with the early game
between the Racers and Wahoos
ending with the Racers 17-7 win.
Thomas led the Racers with a trio
of trips to home plate. Kayla
Knight, McClenithan, Katelyn
Hines and Hernandez chipped in
with twin scores and Brooke
Knight, Caryssa Johnson Andrews
and Katie Smith added a ruri

apiece.
The Wahoos put a half dozen
runs on the board in a third-inning
bat-around which found Arissa
Camel, Krause, Samuels, Bolin,
Ullrich and Millie Jones all coming
home. SarahBeth Albritton added a
run in the fourth stanza.
In the Thursday late game, the
score reverted to the last complete
inning, the fifth, which resulted in a
final score of the Pride 10, Dragons
8.
Kayla Powell socked a triple and
single for the Pride. She and Penny
McGuire each rounded the bases
twice apiece while leadoff batter

Rowe had three trips to home plate.
Marshall, McNabb, Dunlap and
Kelsey Powell each put a run on the
board.
The Dragons got a pair of scores
from Karlee Henderson and Servin.
Vargas, Hartman, Kourtney
Henderson and Pohl chipped in
with a run each.
On Friday night, the Dragons
challenged another team called the',
Bees and came out on the short end
of an 18-5 score. For the Dragons,
Pohl was the only twin-tally batter.
Brooke Conley, Vargas and
Courtney Parks came around to
score for the Dragons.

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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Dustin Aaron Grimsley, 23,
Wauchula, and Lee Ann White, 26,
Wauchula.
Michael Harry Mohn, 62,
Wauchula, and Billie Sue Parker,
55, Wauchula.
Margarito Montoya, 39,
Frostproof, and Elpidia Santiago
Juarez, 53, Frostproof.
Everett Shawn Rimes, 29,
Bowling Green, and Alexandria
Estelle Otero, 20, Bowling Green.
Ricky Joe Bandy, 39, Zolfo
Springs, and Jackie Lee Cumbee,
41, Zolfo Springs.

The following small claims case
was disposed of recently by the
county judge:
Country Manor Associates LTD
d/b/a County Manor Apartments
vs. Ayesha Rogers et al, judgment
for removal of tenant.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Kathy Ray Friel, giving a false
name to a law enforcement officer,
not prosecuted.
Angela Renee Luna, giving false
ID to a law enforcement officer,
adjudication withheld, $315 fine
and court costs and $100 public
defender fees placed on lien.
Scott Eric Proper, battery, trans-
ferred to pretrial intervention pro-
gram. .
Cesar Eduardo Rios, disorderly
intoxication, 15 days in jail with
credit for time served (CTS), $315
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees and $50 investigative
costs placed on lien.
Benjamin Willis Sanders, two
counts domestic battery, 180 days
CTS, $667 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees.
Kage Elton Smith, possession of
marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia, 30 days (concurrent
with felony sentence), license sus-
pended two years, $315 fine and
court costs and $100 public defend-
er fees placed on lien.
Becky Lynn Hyder, making a
false report to a law enforcement
officer, not prosecuted.
Daniel Roy Knarr, domestic bat-
tery and three counts violation of a
domestic violence injunction for
protection, 12 months probation
with condition of 180 days in jail,
120 suspended, $667 fine and court
costs on first charge, $190 court
costs on others, mental health eval-

uation and treatment, no possession
of weapons or firearms, $100 pub-
lic defender fees, $50 investigative
costs.
Norman Rivers, resisting an offi-
cer without violence, not prosecut-
ed.
Jesus Rosales, battery, adjudica-
tion withheld, probation one year,
stay away from business, no con-
tact with victim, $667 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
fees, $60 investigative costs; pos-
session of alcohol by a person
under 21, not prosecuted.
Jose Angel Garza, violation of
probation (original charges posses-
sion of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia), probation
revoked, five months in jail, license
suspended two years.
Jermaine Lee Harris, violation of
probation (original charge domestic
battery), probation revoked, 90
days in jail, consecutive to felony
sentence, outstanding fines and
fees placed on lien.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Patrick Kyle Benitez, two counts
driving while license suspended
(DWLS), 20 days in jail, $330 fine
and court costs and $100 public
defender fees placed on lien.
Jose Angel Garza, violation of
probation (original charge DUI),
probation revoked, five months in
jail (concurrent), outstanding fines
and fees placed on lien.
Sharee Yvonne Ellis, DWLS, 10
days in jail suspended with
proof of valid license), $330 fine
and court costs.
Mathem Ham, DWLS, adjudica-
tion withheld, $205 court costs.
Justin Darby Hand, DWLS, 60
days suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Kelley L. Cunningham, DWLS,
probation six months, 30 days -
suspended, $330 fine and court
costs.
Michael Parker Daughtry,
DWLS, 20 days in jail, $330 fine
and court costs.
William Fleurimond, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, 10 days-sus-
pended, $330 fine and court costs.
William Maxcy Gough, DWLS,
10 days suspended, $330 fine
and court costs.
Joe Hernandez, DWLS, 10 days
in jail, $330 fine and court costs;
reckless driving,, attaching ,tag not
assigned and no registition c6rtifi-

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cate, adjudication withheld, $130
court costs.
Jose Juan Meza, DWLS, 10 days
suspended, $330 fine and court
costs.
Mario Alonso Rodriguez,
DWLS, 10 days suspended, $330
fine and court costs.
Darrin Craig, violation of proba-
tion (original charge DWLS), pro-
bation revoked, 60 days, concur-
rent, outstanding fines and fees
placed on lien.
Roberto Alva Rodriguez, DUI
and no valid license, probation 12
months, license suspended six
months, tag impound 10 days,
remote supervision, no alcohol or
bars, evaluation and treatment,
$662.50 fines and court costs on
first charge, $125 court costs on
second, $100 public defender fees,
50 hours community service.
Christopher Jabbar Smith,
DWLS, adjudication withheld,
$330 fine and court costs.
Angela Renee Luna, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, 10 days sus-
pended, $330 fine and court costs;
DWLS-second charge, not prose-
cuted.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Shanna Crenshaw vs. Rene
Valenzuela and Carolina Casualty
Insurance Co., damages.
Catherine Grossman as guardian
vs. Florida Institute for Neurologic
Rehabilitation, damages.
Debbie D. Humes vs. Richard
Humes, petition for injunction' for
protection.
Pearl Welton and Charles
Welton, divorce.
Lorie J. Ayers vs. Mitchell A.
Ayers, petition for injunction for
protection.
Amye Gause Pelham and Terry
Lamar Pelham, divorce.
L. Cobb Construction Inc. vs.
Krishna Deep Inc., daniages.
Josephine Garza vs. San Juan
Cisneros, petition for injunction for
protection.
Donald E. and Susan C. Smith
vs. Mamie Belle Baxa, Charles
Curkendoll, Arthur B. Curkendoll
and Glen Curkendoll, petition to
clarify property title.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Lylia Hernandez on behalf of
minor child vs. Kayla Moralez,
amended injunction for protection.
Stephanie McAbee vs. Robert
McAbee, injunction for protection.

Asset Acceptance LLC vs.
William E. Parker, default judg-
ment.
Corine Luc as personal represen-
tative vs. Illinois National
Insurance Co., voluntary dismissal.
David L. Marsh vs. Kevin L.
Collazo, order approving settle-
ment stipulation.

Child support contempt orders
were entered in the following
cases:
Sandra J. Stewart and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Kimberly Stewart.
Ivory Fischer and DOR vs.
Regina Allmon.
Aurelia Torres and DOR vs.
Nancy Martinez.
Kandyce Ramos and DOR vs.
David Ramos.
State Department of Children
and Families and DOR vs.
Kimberly Stewart (six cases).
Yee Chang and DOR vs. True
Vang.
Tangela Holley and DOR vs.
Theodore Monagas.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion ,is left' to the
judge. :
Christopher Pace, introducing
contraband into a jail, not prosecut-
ed.
Julio Guzman Gomez, posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, to re-
enter drug pretrial intervention
(DPTI) program.
Scott Randalle Berg, violation of
probation (original charge battery),
probation revoked, 90 days in jail
CTS, outstanding fines and fees
placed on lien.
Robert Cline Albritton, aggravat-
ed assault with a firearm, not pros-
ecuted, transferred to county court
with filing of misdemeanor charge.
Lamar Latrell Brown, sale of
marijuana within 1,000 feet of a
church, school or business, one
year in jail CTS, license suspend-
ed two years. $495 fine and court
costs and $140 public defender fees
placed on lien.
Eradio Cerna Jr., three counts
assault with a firearm, not prosecut-
ed.
Michael Parker, possession of

methamphetamine with intent to
sell and possession of drug para-
phernalia, not prosecuted.
Hannah Louise Dickerson, viola-
tion of community control house
arrest (original charges three counts
possession of methamphetamine),
violation affidavit withdrawn, com-
munity control terminated.
Marty Wayne Evans, possession
of cocaine, possession of marijuana
and possession of drug parapherna-
lia, transferred to DPTI program.
Johnnie Garcia, violation of pro-
bation (original charge possession
' of methamphetamine with intent to
sell), probation revoked, 18 months
community control, license sus-
pended two years, same other con-
ditions.
Luis Guadalupe Gomez Jr., bur-
glary and grand theft auto, adjudi-
cation withheld, probation two
years, fines and court costs waived,
restitution $5,770, 75 hours com-
munity service.
Jermaine Lee Harris, violation of
community control (original charge
burglary of a conveyance), commu-
nity control revoked, 180 days
CTS, outstanding fines and fees
placed on lien.
Lee Vaughn Jackson, grand theft,
adjudication withheld, 18 months
probation, $495 fine and court
costs, $90 public defender fees,
restitution to be set.
Nuel King, fleeing to elude a
law enforcement officer with active
lights and sirens, felony DUI and
resisting arrest without force, 364
days in jail CTS as part of 18
months probation, DUI evaluation
and treatment, vehicle tag impound
90 days, ignition interlock two
years, license suspended three
years. $1,100 fines, $410 court
costs, $90 public defender fee.
Guadalupe Maldonado, violation
of probation (original charge pos-
session of methamphetamine with
intent to sell), probation revoked,
18 months community control,
license suspended two years, same
other conditions.
Kevin Dewayne Maxwell, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
grand theft), probation revoked, 30
days in jail CTS, then resume pro-
bation with same conditions.
Stephanie Denise McCullough,
child abuse/intentional infliction,
not prosecuted.
Robert Waylon Murphy, viola-
tion of probation (original charges
grand theft, petit theft and driving
while license suspended), violation
affidavit withdrawn, probation ter-
minated.
James Kyle Oakley, violation of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of methamphetamine), proba-
tion revoked, 60 days CTS, license
suspended two years,: outstanding
fines and fees placed on lien.
Adam Sambrano Ornelas, felony
driving while license suspended,
six months in jail CTS as condition
of 18 months probation, $495 fine
and court costs, $90 public defend-
er fee, 75 hours community service.
John Timothy Reynolds, pur-
chase of cocaine, six months com-
munity control followed by two
years drug offender probation,
license suspended two years, war-
rantless search and seizure, random
drug tests, curfew, $495 fine and

court costs, $190 public defender
fees.
George Irwin Rosenberg, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
possession of methamphetamine),
violation affidavit withdrawn, pro-
bation terminated.
Benjamin Willis Sanders, pos-
session of cocaine, not prosecuted.
Kage Elton Smith, violation of
probation (two counts'felony dri-
ving while license suspended and
felony fleeing to elude a law
enforcement officer.), probation
revoked, one year one day, Florida
State Prison, outstanding fines and
fees placed on lien.
Hugo Sanchez, aggravated bat-
tery with a deadly weapon, not
prosecuted.
Sylvia Darlett Laster, grand theft
and scheme to defraud, not prose-
cuted.
Ester Ruth Reas, first degree
arson of a dwelling, not prosecuted.
Vincente Earle Everett, posses-
sion of cocaine, not prosecuted.
William Thomas Minton, aggra-
vated battery with a deadly
weapon, not prosecuted.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently yin the office of the
clerk of court:
F.W. Hosmer to Jose and Martha
Valerio, $35,000.
Juan Rodriguez-Colon and
Isaura Solis deRodriguez to
Carmen D. Alejandro and Ingrid
Sedano Alejandro, $10,000.
Homes of Wauchula vs. Clark
Industrial Construction Inc.,
$15,000.
Donald E. and Susan C. Smith to
Jesse Reyes, Erlinda Reyna, Mario
Zamora and Bertha Zamora,
$160,000.
Bobby G. and Roberta F. Darbro
to John J. and Dorothy A.
Reinfenrath, $78,000.
Boney P. and Marge L. Garvin to
Desiderio and Maria Gonzalez,
$575,000.
PTY Holding Co. to Ridobel and
Adriana Gonzalez (two properties),
$520,000.
Ken III and Roberta G. Sanders
to Shorewood Corp., $300,000.
Jose Luis Aguilar to Steven A.
and Vicki E. Price, $77,100.
F.L. Revell Jr. to Howard R.
Bolin, $20,000.
Jimmy R. and Barbara A. Turner
to Fred M. and Brenda M. Braxton,
$15,000.
Melody Lowery McCalpin to
Tommy and Allison Garcia,
$105,000.
Correction: A May 11 entry in this
section should have read: Hardee
Land & Cattle Co. Inc, and Alan N.
& Mildred Estes Stephens and
Carole Jean Sugarman to William
L. Manfull, $903,300.

I know of only one bird-the
parrot-that talks; and it can't
fly very high.
-Wilbur Wright

Those little nimble musicians
of the air, that warble forth their
curious ditties, with which
nature hath furnished them to
the shame of art.
-Izaak Walton

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Description of Property:
PARCEL 45: Begin at SE corner of N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of
Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 25 East and run
thence North a distance of 210 feet; thence West a dis-
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for point of beginning; thence North a distance of
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Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 25 East and run
thence North a distance of 210 feet; thence West a dis-
tance of 1310 feet, thence North a distance of 155 feet
for point of beginning; thence North a distance of
241.22 feet; thence South 84028'34" East a distance of
105.49 feet; thence South a distance of 231.06 feet;
thence West a distance of 105 feet to point of begin-
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Name in which assessed: RICHARD G DOWNS JR &
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4-H'ers Win At Competitive Events

Six of the 10 county participants competed at 4-H District Events
Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Highlands County. Pictured here with
their certificates and ribbons are (front row from left) Jessica
Hunt, Makayla Chancey, Kaitlyn Laker; (back row) Catherine
Polk, Kaylee Brummett and Lauren Raulerson. Makayla, Kaitlyn,
Catherine and Kaylee were Best of Category winners in addition
to receiving blue ribbons. Catherine and Kaylee qualified to
compete at the state level at 4-H Congress in July at the
University of Florida campus in Gainesville.

Congressmen Scramble To

Recover Wildlife Funding

COURTESY PHOTOS
Fifteen Hardee County 4-H'ers participated in competitive events April 20 at First United Methodist Church Wauchula. Pictured
above (front row from left) are Makayla Chancey, Lauren Page, JessiCa Deese, Catherine Polk and Savannah Hunt; (second row).
Kaitlyn Laker, Julie Hernandez and Jessica Hunt; (back row) Joshua Sargent, Chelsea Sargent, Kimberly Hernandez, Jessica
McVay, Kaylee Brummett, Lauren Raulerson and Kaitlyn Kennedy-Pate.

Ten participants display their placement ribbons following the judges' scoring of their presenta-
tions: (front row from left) Lauren Page, "Say Cheese ...I Don't Mean Cheddar!"; Kaitlyn Laker,
"Spice up Your Table with Napkins"; Makayla Chancey, "My Trip to Oahu, Hawaii"; Jessica Hunt
with "Getting to Know Your Horse"; (back row) Kaylee Brummett, "An Easy Way to Win Your
Horse's Heart"; Catherine Polk with "White Flour: Making the Best Better or Worse" and her piano
solo, "Italian Concerto" by Bach; Chelsea Sargent, "Roanoke: The Lost Colony"; Joshua Sargent,
"The Crumbiest Pie ... Apple of My Eye"; Lauren Raulerson singing "You Raise Me Up"; and
Kaitlyn Kennedy-Pate, "Preparing a Livestock Record Book" and ballet to "LAppesa"

Letter To The Editor

She Did Not Wash Hands

After Cutting Up Hot Peppers

Dear Editor:
Some people learn things the
hard way, and I am one example.
During a break from watching
Oprah, I cut up some Jalapeno pep-
pers and put on my food. In a hurry
not to miss the show, I forgot to
wash my hands and went to Oprah.
I did not want to miss about the
dog she had on the show that walks
like a human because it had no
front legs.
I started to cry and rub my eyes
and oh, my, they began to burn!
Even water did not help. First I
thought there go my eyes or call
911. Then I thought how it would
look funny, stupid and feel like
an idiot.

After about 20 minutes of water
again and a cool towel, they felt
better, but my skin burned around
my eyes.
I do advise anyone to please
wash your hands after anything, no
matter what is on TV.
I truly will not do it again. Things
could have been worse, and that,
my friends, was a bad experience.
To all the Herald-Advocate read-
ers and more, please be careful on
the road this Memorial Day holiday
weekend. May God bless you
before starting up your vehicle and
please buckle up. God bless.
Millie Freeman
Wauchula

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF HARDEE
STATE OF FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 252006000165
DIVISION:
JUDGE: ROBERT L. DOYEL
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
1994 SATURN SL SEDAN
4 DOOR (MAROON)
VIN: 1G8ZF5595RZ185045 /

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
PROCEEDINGS
TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO
CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE FOL-
LOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY:
1994 SATURN SL SEDAN
4 DOOR (MAROON)
VIN: 1G8ZF5595RZ185045
NOTICE IS given pursuant to
Sections 932.701 through 932.707,
Florida Statutes (2005), that the
Petitioner, Florida Department of
Highway Safety Motor Vehicles,
through its division, the Florida
Highway Patrol, seized the above-
described property on or about
February 15, 2006, in Hardee County
Florida, and Is holding the property
pending the outcome of forfeiture
proceedings. All persons or entities
who have a legal interest in the sub-
ject property may request a hearing
concerning the seized property by
contacting Robert Dietz, Assistant
Attorney General, Office of the
Attorney General, 501 East Kennedy
Boulevard, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL
33602. A Petition for Forfeiture has
been filed in the above-styled Court.
On April 26, 2006, the trial court
entered an Order Finding Probable
Cause. If there is no response by
Claimants, Petitioner will seek a Final
Order of Forfeiture. 5:18,25c

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by leaps and bounds if green
vegetables smelled as good as
bacon.
-Doug Larson

The weather-cock on the church
spire, though made of iron,
would soon be broken by the
storm-wind if it ... did not under-
stand the noble art of turning
to every wind.
-Heinrich Heine

A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
You guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward You will take me
into glory. Whom have I in heav-
en but You! My flesh and my
strength may fail, but God is the
strength of my heart and my por-
tion forever.
Psalm 73:24-26 (NIV)

FRIDAY
For it is by His Son alone that we
have been redeemed and have
our sins forgiven.
Colossians 1:14 (PME)

SATUDAY ,A
in singing my heart out to God
- what a victory!.., God is my
strength, God is my song, and
yes! God is my salvation. This is
the kind of God I have and I'm
telling the world!
Exodus 15:2a, 3-4 (ME)

SUNDAY
And may the Lord make your
love mount and overflow toward
one another and toward all men,
as our love does toward you.
May He make your hearts firm,
so that you may stand before
our God and Father holy and
faultless when our Lord Jesus
comes with all those who are
His own.
I Thessalonians 3:11llb-12 (NEB)

MONDAY
But Ruth said, "Don't beg me to
leave-you or to stop following
you. Where you go, I will go.
Where you live, I will live. Your
people will be my people, and
your God will be my God.
Ruth 1:16 (NCV)

TUESDAY
A man may think he is religious,
but if he has no control over his
tongue, he is deceiving himself:
that man's religion is futile. The
kind of religion which is without
stain or fault in the sight of God
is this: to go to the help of
orphans and widows in their dis-
tress and keep oneself untar-
nished by the world.
James 1:26-27 (NEB)

WEDNESDAY
(David sang), 'As for God, His
way is perfect; the word of the
Lord is true. He shields all who
hide behind Him. Our Lord
alone is God; we have no other
Savior."
II Samuel 22:31-32 (TLB)
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.

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A U.S. House of Representatives
subcommittee's $18.5 million,cut in
state wildlifegrant funding has con-
gressmen from both houses scram-
bling across party lines to recover
the funding.
So far, 170 representatives and 56
senators have signed a letter to the
chairmen and ranking members of
the House and Senate Interior
Appropriations Subcommittees,
calling for $85 million in state
wildlife grant funding, rather than
the $50 million approved by the
House subcommittee, or the $68.5
million secured last year.
Florida congressmen who have
signed the letter so far include Sen.
Bill Nelson (D), Rep. Corrine
Brown (D), Rep. Jim Davis (D),
Rep. Mark Foley (R), Rep. Alcee L.
Hastings (D), Rep. Adam Putnam
(R), Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R),
Rep. E. Clay Shaw (R) and Rep.
Robert Wexler (D).
The State Wildlife Grant
Program is a Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) area of emphasis and the
core program for cost-effective
measures to keep species from
becoming endangered.

If Congress does cut funding to,
$50 million in the final budget,
Florida's share will nosedive to $2'
million, as opposed to $2.6 million
in the current fiscal year. The FWC
has been seeking to return Con-
gressional funding to the FY 2002'.
level, in which the program"
received $85 million. Florida re-i
ceived $3.28 million that year.
Conservation projects funded by j
state wildlife grants in the past.
include monitoring the health of,;
fish in gulf coast streams, protect-,
ing and enhancing the Chipola|-
River watershed and monitoring.
butterfly populations,as an indicators
of environmental conditions.

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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE

The Hardee County School Board will be sponsoring the
Summer Food Service Program during the months of May 31
through July 31. The dates will be different for the various sites.
It provides nutritionally balanced meals to needy children regard-
less of race, color, creed, sex, handicap, age, or national origin
during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are
not available.

All children 18 years old and younger, both enrolled and non-
enrolled if open site, are eligible for meals at no charge. Summer
feeding sites that are located at schools provide meals to all chil-
dren in the immediate vicinity in addition to those enrolled in sum-
mer school. The following sites will be participating in the Summer
Food Service Program as noted:

Breakfast and Lunch:
Hardee Junior High School 8-8:30 & 11:30-12, June 5-29,
Monday-Thursday.

Bowling Green Elem. School 7:30-8 & 12-12:30, June 5-29,
Monday-Thursday.

Zolfo Springs Elem. School 7:30-8:30 & 12-12:30, May 31-
July 31, Monday-Friday.

North Wauchula Elem. School 7:30-8 & 12-12:30, June 5-July
28, Monday-Friday.

Just Little People DayCare No .1, Bowling Green 7:30-8:30 &
10:45-11:15, June 5-29,

Monday-Thursday; and July 1-28, Monday-Friday
Just Little People DayCare No. 2, Bowling Green 7:45 -
8:30 & 11-11:45, June 5-29, Monday-Thursday; and July 1-28,
Monday-Friday.

Hardee High School 7:30-8 & 11:15-11:45, June 5-29,
Monday-Thursday; and

July 3-25, Monday-Friday
YMCA-- 8:15-8:30 & 11:15-11:30, June 5-July 28, Monday-
Friday.

Progressive Early Childhood Center 8:45-9 & 12-12:15, Jun
5-July 28, Monday-Friday.

Lunch only:
Christian Heritage, Zolfo Springs 11-11:15, May 31-July 31,
Monday-Friday.

New Hope Baptist Church, Wauchula 10:30-10:45, May 31-1
July 31, Monday-Friday.

Children's World DayCare, Wauchula 11-11:15, June 5-July
28, Monday-Friday.

South Florida Community College, 12-12:15, June 5-16,
Monday-Friday.

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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
Graduates Will Hear Sermon
Next Sunday: Members of the grad-
uating class of the Hardee County
High School here are to begin their
commencement exercises this
weekend. First commencement
exercises were held last Friday
night, when the annual junior-
senior banquet was held in the
Garden Theater.
Examinations are being held this
week, and the baccalaureate sermon
will be delivered Sunday evening,
May 24, by the Rev. H. C. Mayhew,
pastor of the First Christian Church
of Winter Haven. Next Wednesday
will mark the class day exercises,
with the commencement address
and delivery of diplomas on next
Friday night, May 29.

Three Wauchula Girls To
Graduate At FSCW: Three
Wauchula girls, Misses Davida
Stenstrom, Hannah Boney and
Catherine Dishong, will receive
diplomas at the annual commence-
ment exercises of the Florida State
College for Women at Tallahassee,
according to R. E. Doyle, registrar.
Of the 276 students who are can-
didates for graduation at the exer-
cises to take place May 30 to June
3, there are 209 candidates for a
four-year degree and 65 are listed
for the two-year degree of licentiate
of instruction. Two will receive a
master's degree and six are candi-
dates for certificates in spoken
English and three for certificates in
piano. Davida Stenstrom is a candi-
date for the Bachelor of Arts
degree; Hannah Boney a candidate
for the bachelor's of arts in educa-
tion degree; Catherine Dishong is a
candidate for the two-year degree in
instruction of intermediate grades. -

Ulmerton Ranch Hog Sale To Be
Held Here May 30: Mr. J.B.
.Starkey, of St. Petersburg, was in
Wauchula yesterday afternoon and -
announced that on next Saturday,
May 30, he will hold an auction sale
of Hampshire hogs in Wauchula.
The sale will be conducted at
Sinclair's Stables on East Palmetto
Street, and the hogs offered for sale
will be stock from the Ulmerton
Ranch at Largo, Florida. The-sale
Will take place at 2 p.m. and 30
hogs will be offered for biddliNg. '

50 YEARS AGO
4-H'ers Awarded Achievement
Day Ribbons, Honors: Approxi-
mately 100 people, including 4-H
members, parents and visitors,
enjoyed the annual Hardee County
4-H Club Achievement Day
Program held on May 19 at the
Zolfo Springs swimming pool.
This annual event was highlight-
ed by the girls' 4-H Dress Revue,
which is held each year in connec-
tion with Achievement Day pro-
gram. This year's revue was won by
Miss Margaret Hodges, an active
16-year-old 4-H'er from the
Limestone community 4-H Club.
She took top honors in the Dress
Revue wearing a pale yellow taffeta
dress of a long torso design. She
wore white accessories.
Musical Revue To Be Presented
By First Graders: "First Grade
Parade" will be presented Friday
night, 7:30, at the City Hall by the
Wauchula Elementary School. Over
100 first grade children will partici-
pate in a musical revue consisting
of a hundred piece rhythm band and
chorus, folk dancing and musical
skits, according to George Blanton,
principal.
Costumes and scenery have been
designed for the special acts and the
music will be under the direction of
Mrs. Marita McLendon, supervisor
of music of the elementary schools.
Other teachers assisting in the pro-
duction are Mrs. Annie Hart, Mrs.
Mary E. Hendry, Mrs. Julia
Rexroad and Mrs. Eulina Curtis.
The Starlight Drive-In Theater
will be having a Sunday only show-
ing of "Forever Darling." The
movie is an acclaimed "mirthquake
of riotous fun" and features I Love
Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Dezi
Arnez.
Along with "Forever Darling" the
co-hit starring Rory Calhoun "Red
Sundown" will be shown. As an
added bonus for patrons, a Bugs
Bunny cartoon will be shown after-
ward.

25 YEARS AGO
-Balloon Race Saturday: One of
the most exciting and certainly the
most colorful event to be held in
Hardee County this year will be the
Second Annual Balloon Race, ten-
tatively set for this Saturday morn-
ing. Like last year's race, the first
ever held in the county, this one will
'Be "sponsored by the City of
Bowling Green and will begin in
"the field next to the Agri-Civic

Center on Altman Road.
The balloons are scheduled for
ascent at 8 a.m. and, unlike last year
when the race had to be rescheduled
on account of strong winds, it is
hoped the weather will cooperate
this year. Once in flight, the bal-
loons will be at the mercy of the
winds, which may take them in any
direction.
Rainfall Relieves Drought
Conditions: Raindrops falling,
thunder rolling and windshield
wipers working were a welcome
sight and sound Tuesday afternoon
through Wednesday morning in
Hardee County. From 1 to 4.6 inch-
es of rain was recorded in various
areas of the county and hopefully
the 64-day drought is now history.
The highest recorded for the past
24 hours was at the Ona Agriculture
Research Center with 4.5 inches.
The lowest was southeast of Zolfo
Springs with an inch at Mrs. Ouida
Roberts' pasture and at Chuck
Knight's.

Mall Ground Breaking Planned:
A new shopping center named
Colony Square Mall Inc. is planned
for Wauchula. It will be located on
North U.S. 17 on a city block that
already has Western Auto, Pioneer
Drugs and Hardee Realty. The
developers are Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Lundquist and Mr. and Mrs.
Winston Carlton. The contractor is
SEMCO of Fort Meade.
Groundbreaking will be held
Monday at 10 a.m. with the mall,
opening tentatively planned for
early October. Lundquist said the
mall will have "first rate shops" that
carry a wide variety of quality mer-
chandise. "The purpose of the mall
is to hold business at home."

10 YEARS AGO
School Hall Of Fame Inducts 3:
The Hardee County Schools Hall of
Fame was enlarged by three mem-
bers last week. Shelley S. Boone,
Dr. Harold E. Henderson and
Myrtie W. Strickland are the newest

additions. They are awarded a
plaque and a permanent place with- -
in the Hall of Fame.
Induction ceremonies were held
in conjunction with the Senior
Honors Banquet on Tuesday'
evening at the Agri-Civic center in
Wauchula. Created in 1991, the
Hall of Fame was devised to honor

past Hardee County students whose
successes may inspire current stu-
dents at Hardee Senior High
School.

HIIS Sets Baccalaureate: Tears
and tradition will fill the final days
together for the Class of 1996.
Hardee Senior High School contin-
ues the countdown this Sunday at 2
p.m. with a baccalaureate service in
the Agri-Civic Center on Altman
Road in Wauchula.
It will be a time for reflection and
for reward, as the senior sermon
will be delivered along with numer-
ous scholarships and awards.
Principal Dan Noel said the cere-
mony is open to all graduates, their
families and friends. Seniors are not
limited in the number of guests they
may invite, he said.
Wonder Who The Guilty Parties
Are???: Pictured on page 9-A of the
May 23, 1996 issue of The Herald
Advocate are principal of Hardee
Senior High School Dan Noel and
school security officer Larry Cook
standing in the principal's office
waist deep in balloons. Principal
Dan Noel was greeted with quite a
surprise on Friday morning when
he entered his office.
Rumor has it that a large number
of enthusiastic members of Class of
1996, after receiving permission
from the "Powers That Be,"
enjoyed a Senior Prank Night at the
high school on Tuesday, along with
adult supervision. The principal had
a big laugh and he and Cook were
both pleased to note how refreshing
it is to have students who prefer this
form of vandalism for fun.

The mathematical probability
of a common cat doing exactly
as it pleases is the one scientific
absolute in the world.
-lynn M. Osband

May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7C

Community College 101
By Teresa Crawford
Hardee Center Coordinator

Florida Medallion recipients received good news from the legislative
session. Lottery dollars will now contribute 100 percent for these students
to attend community college rather than the 75 percent that was paid previ-
ously. When students transfer from the community college to a university,
the 75 percent will revert back. So, one more reason for students to select
South Floiida Community College for their first two years!
This fall, SFCC's Hardee Campus will run the EMT (emergency.med-
ical technician) program for the first time. The program is limited to 18 stu-
dents, and many have already met the requirements. Interested students
should contact the Hardee Campus at 773-2252 immediately to receive a
packet.
The Hardee Campus will once again offer the Promoting Academic
Student Success (P.A.S.S.) program to students who have been unsuccess-
ful on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. A Scholastic
Assessment Test review for those students attempting to take the S.A.T. for
the first time or as a substitute for FCAT scores will be held May 30-June
2.
The math review will be held June 5-9, and the reading review will be
held June 12-16. The program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, and limit-
ed transportation will be provided. The FCAT will be administered at
Hardee Senior High School the following week. Priority will be given to
juniors and seniors. Registration forms are in the guidance office and at the
SFCC Hardee Campus.
The SFCC Hardee Campus will also sponsor an American Sign
Language summer camp June 19-29 from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost of the camp
is $45, and it is for ages 10 and up.
SFCC's fall scholarship deadline is June 1. All applicants for scholar-
ships, whether need-based or merit, must complete the Free Application For
Student Aid (FAFSA) form to be considered. Registration for the summer
B term, which begins June 20, and for the fall term is ongoing. New stu-
dents are encouraged to register now.

Racers Drop Unbeaten Pride

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The State Farm Racers took a
pair of Dixie Youth Belles games
last week, including one against the
previously undefeated Hardee
Signs Plus Tees Pride.
With one game Monday and two
tonight (Thursday) to finish the
season, the Pride has a command-
ing lead with its 9-1 record. The
Racers moved to 5-5, and the
Crown Ford Wahoos trail the pack.
In the only game last Monday,
the Racers nipped the Wahoos 16-
13.
Vanessa Garza, Lenoria Shoffner,
Breanna Nellis, Emily Starratt and
Kristina Garcia each put a pair of
scores on the board for the Racers.
Kayla Owens, Megan Henderson,
Lola Rivera, Desarea Newcomb
and Harley Franklin each added a
run.
For the Wahoos, it was Chelsea
Steedley, Nikki Beck, Ashley
Albritton and Stephanie Peterson
with twin trips around the bases.
SKrisifB Bergens, Courtndy. Buck-z
ley, lichele, Beck, Lindee Ross-
man and Shelby Dunlap made solo

runs around the bases.
In the early game on Thursday,
the Pride paraded past the Wahoos
17-2.
Paige Clark came around to cross
home four times for the Pride.
Miranda Powell and Courtney
Chason each had a trio of tallies
and Amber Hines and Halley
Marshall came home twice each.
Amaris Garza, Marisa Shivers and
Taylor Hulsey added one run each.
Albritton and Steedley were the
only Wahoos to get all the way
home. Buckley, the Beck sisters,
Dunlap and Bergens were stranded.
In the Thursday nightcap, the
Racers overcame the Pride 8-6.
Leadoff batter Owens and Garcia
each smacked a pair of doubles for
the Racers. Owens also singled and
came home three times. Garcia
added twin tallies and Shoffner,
Rivera and Nellis had one apiece.
For the Pride, leadoff batter
Hines socked a two-run homer and-
a double. Hulsey doubled and sin-
gled and scored twice. Courtney
Chason and MarshalL also had twin
hits. Chason, Clark.and Chelsea
Harris each added a run.

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This is a mother & daughter duo.
They were surrendered to our shelter.
The mom is a white Chihuahua named Sadie & the
daughter is a white Chihuahua Poodle
mix named Cupcake.

I Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of
the animal. Contact 773-2320 if you are interested in adopting any cats or dogs that
desperately need a loving home. The kennel location is 685 Airport Road,
Wauchula, at the county landfill.

FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE

For the week ended May 18, 2006:

At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 6,769 compared to
last week 6,030 and 8,312 a year ago. According to.the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: compared to last week, slaughter
cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were
1.00 higher.

Feeder Steers:

Feeder Heifers:

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 136.00-210.00;
300-400 lbs., 117.50-165.00; and
400-500 lbs., 108.00-134.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 129.00-172.00;
300-400 lbs., 112.00-140.00; and
400-500 Ibs., 100.00-120.00

Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs., 85-90 percent, 45.00-52.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs., 59.00-68.00.

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By Freda B. Douglas

Welcome back for another chapter of "An American Tragedy." Read
today how our industrious rabbit gets in trouble with the government
inspectors who think they know everything, and the saga goes on.

Swifty shook his head, and his ears drooped in disgust as he told the
bulldog he would be at the meeting. He did not see any other course of
action.
The next morning Swifty went to the Holiday Inn and met the bulldog,
who directed him to the meeting room. He walked into the meeting room,
and was surprised to see a boxer dog sitting at the table. The boxer intro-
duced himself as a government arbitrator. The three sat down at the table
and began to talk.
They talked non-stop through the lunch hour, and shouted through the
afternoon. About 6 o'clock in the evening, they had sandwiches brought in
and continued negotiations. About midnight they reached an agreement.
Swifty would give his employees a 10 percent increase, and he was forced
to deduct their union dues from their pay and remit the dues to the union
office.
The news was well received by all those working for Swifty, except
one. Chippy complained that the extra work of deducting the union dues
was more than he could handle as a part-time worker. He refused to
increase Chippy's hours, and that led to the first labor grievance against
Swifty:
After meeting with the bulldog and the boxer, Swifty agreed to put
Chippy on a full-time basis. The dogs agreed that he could give all the
bookkeeping work to Chippy to justify the full-time status.
Swifty adjusted to the fact that his profit was less with a full-time
worker, who was not an income producer, added to the payroll. He hoped
that would be the last outside interference.
He was wrong.
About two months later, a basset hound and a dachshund came into the
store, and presented their credentials as building inspectors for the
Department of Labor and Industry. They made a complete investigation of
the buildings, and advised Swifty that he would be receiving their report, in
triplicate, in about 60 days. When he received the report, his ears stood up
and his whiskers bristled. He filed an appeal, and lost.
As a result of the report, he had to borrow money to install a fire sprin-
kler system and put non-skid rubber grips on the chickens' roosts. He also
had to put handrails on the front steps leading into the store.
Swifty sat at his desk chewing on a pencil, and rubbing his ears togeth-
er as he pondered the situation. When he first began his business, it was all
so simple and it was easy to make a profit. Now his profit was being erod-
ed with higher wages, taxes, increased staff and building remodeling.
Surely nothing more could happen.
But it did.
Swifty was painting his new handrails, required by the Department of
Labor and Industry, when he was approached by an Irish setter. The setter
introduced himself as a representative of the Office of Consumer Safety. He
said he was there to make an inspection of the premises. Swifty accompa-
nied him as he made the inspection. When he was finished, Swifty invited
him into his office. "Well, how do you find things?"
"Very good," replied the setter. "I only find you have two violations."
"What are they?" asked Swifty.
"Your front steps must go. They should be replaced with a ramp."
"My gosh, man. I just paid for new steps to satisfy the Department of
Labor and Industry."
"Tough," said the setter. "Steps or stairs may be acceptable to the
Department of Labor and Industry, but the Office of Consumer Safety
insists upon a ramp for the benefit of the handicapped."
Swifty knew there was no point in arguing so he asked, "What is the
other violation?"
"Your restrooms are too small."
"What do you mean, too small? Nobody has ever complained.",,, .
"Yes, I'm sure," said the setter. ""But they,aren't big.eoagh tQaooi i,.
modate an elephant."
Now Swifty was irritated. He carefully explained elephants were never seen
in these parts. Those restrooms had served his employees and customers
adequately all the time he had operated his business.
Read next week how Swifty beat the system (well, almost) and see how
you might have reacted differently.

I reiterate, God loves all His creatures, big or small.

2006
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS
Meetings 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 June- 01 & 15' Regular meeting
Thursday, June 15th BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m.
Friday, June 09th Planning Session at 8:30 a.m.
June 27t 30" FAC Annual Conference in:Collier County
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD at 8:45 a.m.
MONTH OF June No meeting scheduled.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY "INDEPENDENT BOARD"
Meets first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF June 06h
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at
6:00 p.m.
MONTH OF June 01st
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 June 12th
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 June 05th
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Meetings called as needed at Library In Annex II
MONTH OF June No meeting scheduled.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula
MONTH OF June 13th
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
Meetings called as needed
MONTH OF June 20th at Noon.
HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD
Meets fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
MONTH OF June 27th
HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF June No meeting scheduled.
MINING AD HOC MEETING
Usually meet fourth Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
MONTH OF June 28t"
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 June 07"'

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 05:25

Letter To The Editor

Ralph Starratt, HHS Students

Praised By WWII Veteran

Dear Editor,
For the last six years I have had
the privilege of speaking to the spe-
cial history classes of Ralph
Starratt about my WWII experi-
ences with the Navy in the Pacific
Theater. This year I spoke to them
twice.
The students in this class are
from the ninth through the twelfth
grades. Most of the students are
juniors and seniors.
The news is full of stories about
the bad things teenagers do. There-
fore, I feel it is in order to praise the
good teenagers. Through the years
they have shown respect and inter-
est for my stories and the stories of
other veterans.
, In past years I have participated
in talks along with Robert Gibson,
Robert Campbell and Dexter
Barkley. When the bell rings they
do not rush for the door. They come
up and shake my hand and thank
me.
It has been a most rewarding
experience, and I look forward to

next year's class. I recommend that
other veterans of WWII pass on
their experiences while they still
can. It is important that the young
hear it from the horse's mouth.
Mr. Starratt also is entitled to
recognition. He is an outstanding
educator. His students from prior
years at his direction have prepared
large wall maps of both" the
European and Pacific Theaters. The
map has been helpful in making my
presentation. This has required a lot
of his own time.
Teachers of his caliber have last-
ing influence on the lives of their
students. He is a credit to the school
system and the community. The
education I received in Wauchula
from some very good teachers has
enabled me to have a better quality
of life.
Thank you for allowing me to
give well deserved praise to Mr.
Starratt and his students.
Sincerely,
Todd Silverman
Miami

Dear Residents and Business
: Owners,
The Wauchula Lions Club is
organizing a campaign to show
members of our community and
beyond that a great many residents
and local businesses support our
troops here and abroad. There will
be two opportunities for you to
show your support.
From now until July 4 we will be
seeking donations from residents
and businesses to help purchase
prepaid calling cards for our troops
currently serving overseas.
We will also be having a "Best
Decorated/Most Patriotic" contest.
Show your support by decorating
your home and/or business.
Those making donations and the
winners of the"Best Deco-
rated/Most Patriotic contest will be
recognized in a.full-page ad in the

Herald-Advocate at the end of the
campaign.
Look for details on how you can
make your donation and enter in
the contest in next week's Herald-
Advocate.
The Wauchula Lions Club is
committed to supporting our troops
and community and appreciates
your consideration of our "Support
Our Troops" Campaign.
"A man's country is not a certain
area of land, of mountains, rivers,
and woods, but is a principle, and
patriotism is loyalty to that princi-
ple." George William Curtis.

Sincerely,
Doug Knight
Kathleen Roehm
Pattie Detwiler
"Support Out Troops" Co-Chairs
Wauchula Lions Club

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, June 01, 2006, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in the BCC Board Room
412 West Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for the following requests:
Agenda No.

06-34
Steven P./Betty Jo T. Haney by and through their Authorized Represen-
tative request a Rezone of 4.OMOL ac from F-R (Farm-Residential) to
R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) for the highest and best use of the
parcel for development of up to 12 unitslacre for residential townhomes/
condos in a Residential Mixed Use Future Land Use District
On or abt Old Bradenton Rd 2933250000092500000
4.0MOL ac Beg at SW corn of E12 of NE114 of SE114 & run E 170 ftto Beg then
E 170 ft N 1000 ft W 170 ft S 1000 ft to Beg S29. T33S. R25E

06-35
Triple H Grove Corp. by and through its Authorized Representative re-
quests approval of a Final Site Development Plan for Tlerra Verde S/D
a 126-lot Planned Unit Development, 47MOL ac, zoned R-2
On or abt BosticklBarkdoll Rds 2033250000013700000
47MOL ac S112 of NE114 of NW114 LESS Beg NE corn of SE114 of NE1l4 of
NW114 & run S 286.50 ftto POB then S 104 ftW 223 ft N 104 ft& E 223 ftto POB
& Beg NE corn of S112 of NW114 of NW1l4 for POB then cont S 89deg52min W
329.75 ft thence S 01deg35min E 176.62 ft thence S 48deg32mln19sec E 433.50
ft thence run N 464.38 ft to POB & E1/2 of NW114 of NE1l4 of NW114 & NW114 of
SE1l4 of NW114 LESS E 13 ft & NE1/4 of NE114 of NWl4
S20 T33S. R25E
Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
PlanninglZoning Board on
Thursday, June 15, 2006, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 West Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for Agenda No. 06-34
Clifton N. Timmerman., Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the BuildinglZoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All Interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 05:18,25c

Letter To The Editor

Wauchula Lions Club Begins

'Support Our Troops' Campaign

May 25, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 9C

TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS

First Baptist Snatches Men's Title

'IN THE

1950s

PEOPLE HAD MORALS'

By SHAYLA RAMIREZ
Special To The Herald-Advocate
I interviewed Robert Rue McKinney Sr.
Robert Rue McKinney Sr. was born March
3, 1946 in Wauchula, Florida. He lived in
Hardee County for 17 years "and then they
ran me out," says Mr. McKinney. He now
lives in Arcadia, Florida and has been liv-
ing there for the past 27 years.
His parents' names are Almeada
Grimsley and Matthew L. McKinney also
known as M.L. McKinney. Mr. McKinney
was one out of four children. His oldest sis-
ter was Shirley, then came Jimmie, then
Patty Sue, and last, but not least, Rue.
As a child one of his special memories
that he shared with me was camping and
fishing on the river with all of his friends.
They would fish until all the food was gone
then they would run home and clean out the
icebox for mom! Still to this day Mr.
McKinney enjoys fishing and has added a
new hobby to his life which is hunting.
In his middle and high school years he
attended football and was also first runner-
up for homecoming king.
One of the best things that happened that
he can remember was getting out of school.
"Only because we had more freedom and
didn't have to worry about getting in trou-
ble!" As a child he remembers having dogs,
cats and raccoons for pets. When holidays
would come around he wouldn't celebrate
them much.
One of the worst things that happened in
his opinion was the Vietnam War, "Because
it split our country in half."
When asked if he had a chance to
change any thing in his life he says "You
have to live the way it is." If he had a
chance to go back in time to any year, it
would be in the 50s "because people had
morals."
The most important thing that has hap-
pened in his life is becoming a Christian. It

Robert Rue McKinney Sr.
has also had a huge impact on his life. Jesus
Christ has influenced him the most. When
asked if he attends a church, he said "there
ain't but one church, the body of Christ."
Transportation for him was different
from ours because instead of riding on
wheels they walked on "their own two
feet." His opinion of technology is "yes it's
a lot better than back then but it takes away
man's imagination."

( Lookin' Back

His opinion of the youth today is
"they're good kids but they have no hope.
They have no imagination, they are catered
to instead of having to work for what they
need." With his life experiences, his advice
for the young people of today is to "turn to
God!"
Teens Interview Elders comes from a class
assignment given to ninth graders at
Hardee Senior High. Selected interviews
are published here as an encouragement to
the students and for the enjoyment of our
readers.

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Of The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula First Baptist won the
marathon game and seized the sea-
son championship.
It waited until the last game of
the regular season for the champi-
onship to be decided. First Baptist
and St. Michael's Catholic had split
their previous games during the
season and First Baptist had lost
one other game. So it came down to
the finale. By beating St. Michael's
twice, First Baptist claimed the sea-
son title.
Each of the teams ended at 11-2,
but First Baptist had the top seed in
the post-season single-elimination
tournament which began on
Tuesday of this week. Christian
Heritage finished in third place
with a 9-4 record, followed by
Bowling Green Baptist, First
Christian and St. Alfonso's Chapel.
There were only two games last
Tuesday, May 16. First Christian
did not field a team and forfeited 1-
0 to First Baptist.
On Field 3, St. Michael's escaped
with a 20-18 win over Bowling
Green.
Calvin Brutus homered twice and
dad Rodger Brutus added a solo
shot for St. Michael's. Mike Carte
tripled and doubled twice. Calvin
Brutus finished with six hits, six
scores and five RBIs. Carte round-
ed the bases four times and Rodger
Brutus three times. Leadoff batter
Felix Salinas added a pair of hits
and runs.
For Bowling Green, it was Lewis
Martin with a three-RBI homer and
Hank Butler stroking a pair of dou-
bles. Austin Helms, Butler, Wally
Helms and Martin each circled the
bases three times. Michael Allison
added Caleb Cook added twin
scores.
In the Tuesday late game, St.
Alfonso's successfully battled First
Christian for a 19-11 win.
Alex homered and Brian Smith
tripled twice for St. Alfonso's.
Isauro Figueroa and Lee V. both

smacked a triple and a double.
Leadoff batter Sergio Zamora fin-
ished with four runs on three hits
and a walk.
James Blum and pickup player
Butler both homered for First
Christian. Joseph Johnston, Butler
and Eddie H. each came around to
score twice and five other hitters
each had a solo score.
Last Thursday night, in Field 4's
only game, Bowling Green downed
St. Alfonso's 12-6.
Martin and Butler each homered
and picked up three RBIs for
Bowling Green. Austin Helms was
the only three-hit batter. Bryan
Coomer, Martin, Butler and Joseph
Adams each doubled. Martin and
Helms each circled the bases twice.
Ralph Arce and Roger each dou-
bled for St. Alfonso's. Alex had
three hits and Eddie Strange and
Claudio Arreola each joined the
first two batters with twin hits.
Meanwhile, on Field 3, Christian
Heritage slipped past First
Christian 14-11.
John Roberson went around the
bases four times and added four
RBIs for Christian Heritage. Willie
Dickerson chipped in with a trio of
tallies and Tony Smith added two
more. Five other batters put one run
on the board.
Alan Tubbs homered among his
four hits for First Christian. Randy
Benton had three hits and Eddie H.,
Johnston and Dusty Massey added
twin hits and tallies.
The game of the year was proba-
bly the Field 3 nightcap between
First Baptist and St. Michael's,
which was the visiting squad and
put a pair of runs on the board in
the top of the first. The Baptists
answered with a seven-run first-
inning bat-around, and added three
more scores in the second stanza.
In the top of the third, the
Catholics had a bat-around of their
own, with seven tallies, making the
score 10-9. Gerry Lindsey scored in
the home half ofthe third to make it
11-9. St. Michael's took the 12-11

lead with three runs in the top of the
fourth, only to have First. Baptist
come back with four tallies to lead
16-12.
A three-score fifth put St.
.Michael's close at 16-15 and First
Baptist went three up, three down.
St. Michael's also sent only three
batters to the plate in the top of the
sixth, when First Baptist went on a
six-run spree to take a 22-15 advan-
tage.
The seventh, and final, inning
was another blast. St. Michael's
scored seven times to knot the
score at 22-22. Having the final
turn at bat, First Baptist make it
count with three big runs for the
25-22 win.
Kellon Durrance and Daniel
Barnett both homered for the
Baptists, but Barnett also hit a
triple, double and pair of singles to
more than hit for the cycle. Todd
Rogers used three doubles and pair
of walks to score five times.
Barnett came home four times and
Jay Belflower chipped in with more
runs.
Rodger Brutus slammed a pair of
homers and a sacrifice fly for a half
dozen RBIs for St. Michael's. Ray
Rivas also homered. Leadoff batter
Ruben Rivas came around to cross
home plate all five times he got on
base. Older brother Ray put four
scores on the board and the father-
son duo Rodger and Calvin Brutus
added three apiece.

MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY!

Get comfortable with
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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 -arefund 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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Kids Learn Reading Is Fun

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COURTESY PHOTOS
Hardee County Commission Chairman Nick Timmerman reads to kindergarten students at
Bowling Green Elementary School recently as part of MidFlorida Federal Credit Union's Gift of
Reading Program.

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Wauchula Police Chief Bill Beattie reads to kindergarten students at North Wauchula Elementary
School. MidFlorida has donated over 12,000 copies of the book "Sakes Alive! A Cattle Drive" by
Karma Wilson of Hardee, Highlands, Polk, DeSoto and Okeechobee counties.

Hardee County Superintendent of Schools Dennis Jones reads to kindergarten students at Zolfo
Springs Elementary School as part of MidFlorida's Gift of Reading program that also encourages
volunteerism in area schools to help students learn to read better. The week of May,15, a credit
union representative and a community volunteer visited each kindergarten classroom.

Citrus Growers Elect

Board For '06-07 Season

On May 11, Florida Citrus
Mutual's grower members elected
two new directors and re-elected 19
directors to serve on the associa-
tion's board for the 2006-2007 sea-
son,
Mutual's 21-member board of
directors sets the direction and the
policies of the association, which
focuses on trade, legislative and
regulatory issues on behalf of
Florida's citrus growers.
FCM board members for the
2006-2007 season are:
District 1 Re-elected: David
Evans, Oviedo, vice president of
Nelson & Co.
District 2 Re-elected: George
Neukom III, Zephyrhills, vice pres-
ident Of Neukom Properties.
District 3 Re-elected: Rex
Clonts, Apopka, owner of Clonts
Farms.
District 4 Re-elected: Richard
"Ric" Freeman, Winter Garden,
president of P.H. Freeman & Sons,
and, Bob Battaglia, Winter Park,
vice president of Battaglia Fruit Co.
District 5 Re-elected: P. Louis
Haverlock, Balm, president of Lou
Ross Citrus Inc.
District 6 Newly Elected:
Victor Story Jr., Lake Wales, presi-
dent of Story Grove Service Inc.
Re-elected: Raymond "Bo" Bentley

Jr., Winter Haven, fruit buyer/har-
.vesting supervisor of Bentley
Brothers Inc. and, Dennis Broad-
away, Haines City, general manager
of Haines City Citrus Growers
Association.
District 7 Re-elected: Kevin
Bynum, Vero Beach, owner/CEO of
Premier Citrus; J. Emmett Evans
III, Vero Beach, vice president of
Evans Properties; J. Brantley
Schirard Jr. of Fort Pierce, vice,
president/general manager of
Schirard Citrus Inc.; and Trey
Smith, Vero Beach, vice president
of Leroy Smith Inc.
District 8 Re-elected: Fran
Becker, Bradenton, vice president
of fruit procurement for Peace
River Citrus Products Inc. and
Steve Sorrells, Arcadia, owner &
CEO of Sorrells Groves Inc.
District 9 -. Newly Elected: John
Smoak III, Lake Placid, general
manager of Smoak Groves Inc. Re-
elected: J.A. "Jay". Clark mI, Wau-
chula, owner of Clark Farms Inc.0
and Marty McKenna, Sebring, pres-
ident of McKenna & Associates
Citrus Inc.
District 10 Re-elected: Charles
Lucas, Ft. Myers, president/CEO of
Consolidated Citrus LP; Wade
Timpner, LaBelle, vice president of
Jackson Citrus and; Mark Wheeler,

Lake Placid, president of Wheeler
Brothers Inc.
Directors serve one-year terms
and will be formally inducted at
Mutual's annual meeting on June 7
at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs.
Officers for the 2006-2007 season
will be elected at that time.
Florida Citrus Mutual, founded in
1948, is the state's largest citrus
grower's organization with more
than 10,000 members.
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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:

COUNTY
May 21, Michael Paul Dawson, 31, of 5189 S. Hammock Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Eric Harrison and charged with aggravated
battery, domestic battery and criminal mischief.
May 21, Angel Sanchez, 39, of East Main Street, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and' ..-ged with aggravated domestic bat-
tery with a deadly weapon. *"-. j'
May 21, criminal mischief on Ci1rille Road and a theft on Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported.

May 20, Richard Allan Rimes, 54, of 4856 E. Main St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Shane Ward and charged with tampering with evidence,
possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 20, a residential burglary on Golden Oaks Road, a vehicle stolen
on Smith Road, and fights on U.S. 17 North and Carlton Street were report-
ed.

May 19, Daina Michelle Smith, 19, of 362 N. Main St., Winter Garden,
was arrested by Capt. Jimmy Harrison on warrants charging her with vio-
lation of probation (original charges possession of marijuana, introducing
contraband into a county jail, tampering with evidence and driving while
license suspended).
May 19, Justin Eugene Spiker, 24, of 224 Chadwick Court,
Auburndale, was arrested by Det. John Shivers on a warrant charging him
with violation of community control house arrest (original charge pos-
session of methamphetamine).
May 19, a theft on East Main Street was reported.

May 18, thefts on U.S. 17 North and Maude Road were reported.

Signed Penny
By Penny Johnson
Q&A With A Biblical Perspective

TO ASK OR NOT TO ASK?
Q: I know about hurt by the church as well. I feel that I am
marked no matter where I go. By the time I get seated the pastor calls
me out and says God is showing him something about me. I'm scared
to death. I don't trust everyone. God knows I love him and that I love
the church house and people but I have an awful fear of going to one
anymore. I am a Christian and all I want to do is worship God but I
have been hurt. They say they don't believe in visiting homes or fami-
lies anymore.
Signed, Scared to Death
A: First I'd like to say thank you for responding to my column. I pray
that God can touch others through your reply. Also, I'd like to say you are
not alone. Church abuse is very common and it's one of the worst types of
abuse. It becomes deeply rooted in your heart and can cripple you inside if
you don't get free from pain.
What makes church abuse so painful is that we expect to find comfort,
love and support from our fellow Christians and sometimes all we find is
rejection, judgment ard jealously. I've been there and, like anything else,
you have to heal from it. I found comfort in knowing that Jesus went
through the same thing. He totally understands your pain.
As you read the Bible you will see that it was the religious folk that
came against Him and crucified Him. They were people who were so entan-
gled by rules and laws that they didn't understand the true freedom Jesus
preached. They didn't know how to accept Christ for who He was because
they had not experienced compassion, mercy and grace themselves. This
type of Christian is more judgmental and dangerous to the church body.
This is false belief and Jesus came to set the captive free from the law
and condemnation.Only Jesus can change people through the Power of the
Holy Spirit.
Just know that the church isn't always made up of Spirit-filled, Bible-
led, Jesus-believing, God-fearing people. It's made up of a combination of
sinners, Christians and hypocrites. Please don't let that stop you from join-
ing in and growing in God through worship, fellowship and the Word.
These things are essential to our growth in Christ.
S I am saddened that churches don't do home visits anymore. There are
so many people who are not being reached because people don't feel the
burden for the lost and shut-ins anymore. We need to pray that God, will
change the hearts of churches so that no one is left without a chance to hear
the Word of God.
SPlease feel free to email me or write me further. I'd.love to stay in
touch with you. Please put signed Penny in the subject line so I don't mis-
take it for junk mail. God bless and I pray that you will rise above your pain
arid find a goodchurch that will help you heal by loving you into the fold.
Signed Penny
For answers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed
Penny, P.O. Box 2604, Wauchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earth-
link net.

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May 17, a burglary on Alderman Road and criminal mischief on Lake
Branch Road and on U.S. 17 North were reported.

May 16, Robert Garcia, 31, of 512 Jones St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force (DTF) and charged with traf-
ficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent
to sell, tampering with evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 16, Alisha Nicole Seelmaer, 22, P.O. Box 16, Nocatee, was arrest-
ed by DTF on capiases charging her with failure to pay fines on convictions
for possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest without force and dri-
ving while license suspended).
May 16, Kenneth Lee Coughlin, 30, P.O. Box 555, Zolfo Springs, was
detained by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation of
probation (original charges domestic battery and resisting arrest without
force). He had been arrested on May 15 by Det. Daniel Gibson on charges
of two counts domestic battery and aggravated battery with a deadly
weapon.
May 16, a theft on SR 62 was reported.

May 15, Kimberly Sue Carroll, 25, of 1030 Makowski Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Sgt. B. Faircloth on a warrant charg-
ing her with non-support.
May 15, Gumercindo Lopez Perez, 27, P.O. Box 1207, Immokalee,
was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Mavcus and charged with DUI
and no valid license.
May 15, Faustino Junior Trevino, 24, of 1819 Smith Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. L. Williams and charged with breach of peaceand
resisting arrest without force. -
May 15, a theft on U.S. 17 South was reported.
CLARIFICATION: The Shawn Curtis Rhymes, 19, of Zolfo Springs, some-
times noted in this column, is not the same as Everett "Shawn" Rimes, 29,
of Bowling Green, a Wauchula business owner.

WAUCHULA
May 21, Lendy May Graham, 40, of 630 Snell St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. John Eason on a capias charging her with non-support.
May 21, a tag was reported stolen in Downing Circle.

May 19, Jose Rivera, 24, of 611 W. Bay St., Wauchula, was arrested
by Cpl. Gabriel Garza on a Highlands County warrant alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of assault.

May 18, Juan Gutierrez Lopez, 29, of 2616 W. Shy Road, Avon Park,
was arrested on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original
charges burglary of conveyance and grand theft). .

May 17, Dustin Cole Summerville, 18, of 2309 Locust Drive, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc Kyle Bermingham and charged with noise nui-
sance. '

May 16, Juan Bautista, 40, of 202 Morales Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Cpl. Gabriel Garza and charged with disorderly intoxication.

May 15, a business burglary on George Burrus Avenue, and thefts on
U.S. 17 South and U.S. 17 North were reported.

BOWLING GREEN
May 21, criminal mischief on Church Street and Coconut Street and
fights at two locations on Pleasant Way were reported.

May 20, a fight was reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
May 19, a residential burglary on Hickory Court was reported.

May 16, a vehicle was reportedly stolen on East Third Street.

Deal Me Out!
By Marjorie Bateman
Hardee Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition

ALLOWING UNDERAGE DRINKING IS A CRIME
Spring is a wonderful time of year. It is symbolically a time of new
beginnings, looking to the future, and more general feelings of hope and
well being. We celebrate graduations and our youth look forward to new
adventures, opportunities and experiences. Parents and teachers hope that
they have done enough to prepare these young people for the challenges that
lie ahead of them as part of life.
As we adults ponder these questions we need to be mindful of our
responsibilities when it comes to helping young people make healthy choic-
es and be able to cope with the challenges they will surely encounter. In
our schools, teachers strive to arm their students with knowledge and skills
that enable them to be successful and productive.
Unfortunately, basic coping skills are not addressed and taught. The
inability to set goals, deal with stress, disappointment and other difficulties
of life are reasons many people begin using alcohol. The youth typically
want instant gratification, and few are taught the value of delayed gratifica-
tion and working for a goal.
Adults lead by example, whether they like it or not. Whether you
believe that the legal drinking age of 21 is a good idea or not, it is the law.
Did you know that in the state of Florida you are breaking the law if you
knowingly give alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 or if you knowingly
allow a person under 21 to remain in your home or on your property while
consuming or possessing alcohol?
If you break the law, you can be charged with a second-degree misde-
meanor punishable with a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and/or a
$1,000 fine. In addition, others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone
under 21 and they in turn hurt someone; hurLthemselves or damage proper-
ty.
If that is not a deterrent, the Florida House recently approved a bill
(measure SB 1322) that would allow the Department of Highway Safety to
revoke or suspend driving rights of the adult who provides alcohol to
underage drinkers.
Why the stiff penalties? Research shows that teenagers who exhibit
symptoms of drinking problems today are more likely t9 develop serious:
drinking problems, other substance abuse, and mental disorders in early
adulthood. They are not "going through a phase" that they will out grow;
studies indicate that their drinking and mental health problems will get
worse with age if left untreated.
Talk with young people about the fact that the person they are to
become will learn from the things you do right now. The image you have
of yourself in the future depends on the actions you see yourself taking,
today.

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The American Cancer Society held their
annual Special Bingo at the Wauchula Elks
Lodge #1700. We want to thank everyone
who came out and supported this great
cause, to make it a great success. We also
want to thank all the workers who served the
food and worked the floor. Without them, it
would have not been possible. We raised
$2,112.40 and are looking to a
better Bingo next year.

Thank you again for a job well done.

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