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106th Year, No. 34
4 Sections, 48 Pages

Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

' Thursday, August 3, 2006

Teacher Contract Package Up!

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Despite a major setback, school
Contract negotiations for the 2006-
07 academic year have ended with
a planned 9.48 percent total pack-
age increase for teachers.
*t 0"The proposal, which includes
raises of only one to 1-1/2 percent
but accompanied by a bonanza of
other monetary gains, was unani-
ID mously approved by the Hardee
County School Board in a meeting
n on Monday night.
.: (. i ,Hardee Education Associa-
tion/United President Bev DeBoom
said the package will be up for rat-
ification by members on Monday,
Aug. 14.
The bargaining teams of
DeBoom, Dennis Tondee and

9.48%

Donnie Carver for the union and
Rocky Kitchens, Michele Polk and
Sherri Albritton for the administra-
tion had reached the tentative
agreement just this past Friday.
They had worked long hours to
overcome late news that Vandolah
Power Plant's pending litigation on
its local tax bill .would mean
$560,000 less in tax revenue for
schools, coupled with $311,000
less from the state because it calcu-
lates its funding based on tax
monies it believes the district is
already receiving.
That near $900,000 loss amount-
ed to about half the budget cost of
the original proposal offered by th'e
union, which included raises of
three and four percent, depending
See TEACHER 2A

Welcome Back To School!

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY PATARINI
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones holds up one raffle winner's name during the annual first-day introductions for teachers
and school-related employees, who gathered Tuesday morning at the Hilltop Elementary School auditorium. Teachers have until
the first day of school, Aug. 9, to prepare for students. (See Back-To-School issue and other photos inside.)

By KIMBERLY PATARINI
For The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's 700-plus
school teachers and staff gathered
on Tuesday for the annual opening
day ceremony.
Staff members from all seven
schools, each department and the
county offices were present in the
auditorium at the new school cam-
pus. The new auditorium is larger
than the one at the high school, and
its seats are two inches wider.
Hardee County School Board
Chairman Wendell Cotton gave the
invocation. Afterward, Hardee
Junior High teacher Larry
McCandless sang the National
Anthem.
Phil Rasmussen, Hardee County
Teacher of the Year, spoke for sev-
eral minutes on the value of the
teaching profession. "Money

should not be your underlying rea-
son for being in education,"
Rasmussen said. "Teaching is a
calling, and everybody plays a
part."
Rasmussen also spoke about how
anyone and everyone should be
proud of Hardee County. "You guys
can hang with any teachers in the
state of Florida," he told the crowd.
Hardee Education Associa-
tion/United President Bev DeBoom
also spoke- at the gathering. She
informed employees about contract
negotiations completed by the
union, along with many other
important issues and concerns.
Dick Daggett, head of trans-
portation, created two Power-Point
displays. One was to introduce the
new staff members at all of the
schools. The other was a special
See WELCOME 2A

22

New Homes Planned For BG

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
SA new subdivision one block off
'U.S. 17 in Bowling Green could
provide up to 22 homes for low-
income families.
t Chester's Pointe, a five-acre tract
between Chester and Mason-Dixon
avenues, and Grape and Jones
.streets, could be subdivided into
lots for 11 homes or, with an interi-
or cul-de-sac or S-shaped road, be
further divided to allow for 22
homes.
The property is surrounded by
single-family residences on three
sides and by the Wauchula State
Bank branch office on the east.
Construction of the four-bed-
room, two-bath or three-bedroom,
two-bath concrete block homes will
-be similar to others in the area. If
.there are only 11 homes, the lot
sizes would be 100x269; with 22
.homes, lot sizes would be 90x100
or 95x95. The larger homes would
,be 1,380 square feet, the smaller
1,250 square feet. Development
would be $15,000 per lot for the
larger ones and $12,000 for the
smaller ones.
The tract is being purchased by
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the Hardee County Housing
Authority, which already has con-
structed and supervises the Palms
farmworker housing apartments off
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in
Wauchula.
The original plan for the Bowling
Green property was also multi-fam-
ily housing. It changed, however,
with a cooperative agreement
between the Housing Authority and
Centro Campesino, a non-profit
rural development program which
has already been active in Hardee
County over the past 20 years.
At the July 20 meeting of the
Hardee County Commission, Noey
Flores, chairman of the authority,

BG Filing

Period

To Open
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Bowling Green residents who
want to serve on its commission
have next week to enter the race.
Qualifying for two available
seats starts at 8 a.m. Monday and
continues through 4 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 11. Packets can be picked up
and returned any day next week
from 8 to 4. City offices at 104 E.
Main St., will remain open during
the noon hour next week for quali-
fying.
A candidate must be a city resi-
dent for at least six months, be a
registered voter and at least 18
years old. There is a filing fee of
$10 plus $18 election fees, a total
of $28.
Commission members are paid
$150 per month. The commission
chooses its mayor from among its
group. The mayor is paid $200 per
month.
See BG FILING 3A

and Steve Mainster, director of
Centro Campesino, outlined the
project plan.
Campesino would recruit the
farmworker, low-income families;
provide job training and credit
counseling before, during and after
construction; teach them about
home purchase and home mainte-
nance; and other home construction
and possession techniques.
Mainster, who is a licensed con-
tractor experienced in "sweat equi-
ty" or self-help housing, is setting
up an office at the Redlands
Christian Migrant Association
building within walking distance of
Chester's Pointe.
See 22 HOMES 3A

County Commission Nixes Tax Hike

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
After another workshop, Hardee
County Commissioners decided
last week against any increase in
property taxes.
Near the end of Thursday's bud-
get workshop, the commission
voted 4-1 not to increase the ad val-
orem or property tax millage from
8.706 to 9 mills per $1,000 of prop-
erty value. Public hearings on the
proposed $72 million county bud-
get are set for Sept. 14 and Sept. 26,
both at 6 p.m.
County Manager Lex Albritton
said a 9.0 millage rate would gener-
ate another $432,000 which the

county could use. Under that sce-
nario, Commissioner Dale Johnson
made the motion to set village at 9
mills. "If we raise it to 9 mills, we
can always go down, particularly if
the Vandolah lawsuit goes
through." He was outvoted by com-
missioners Nick Timmerman,
Gordon Norris, Bobby Ray Smith
and Minor Bryant.
One of the issues yet to be
resolved is the fire and solid waste
special assessments. The commis-
sion will review resolutions setting
the 2006-07 rates 'during its meet-
ing today (Thursday).
Vandolah Power Co. has
appealed its $3.3 million valuation

and submitted a good faith payment
of $2.2 million. Commissioners
said they could not depend on win-
ning the lawsuit and couldn't bud-
get the outstanding $1.1 million.
They would prefer to treat as a gift,
additional contingency monies, if
the court rules in favor of the coun-
ty. The tentative budget includes
$3.5 million on a $72 million bud-
get, about five percent. The county
has more than that in grant funds of
$5.8 million.
Albritton said without that addi-
tional $1.1 million, the county
would be unable to take care of
unfilled positions such as the
See COMMISSION 3A

TOO, TOO HOT

PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Shirts and shorts, not uniforms, were the order of the day when Hardee High School opened its Blue Star Brigade band camp this
week to sunny, humid morning practices and afternoons in the band room. New director Steve Ragland (center right, on yard line)
plans an exciting Southern jazz program and "hard work and a lot of fun." More band members are still welcome. (See story B-1)

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Here are two recent theft reports turned into our office.
Lewis A. Wells of 612 W. Louisiana Street in Wauchula writes, "The
person who came by last week and borrowed my pressure washer 14 HP,
come see me. We need to talk. $100 reward for the return. You took my
income. I am 72 but I still need to work. Rolled out of my garage 7-2 to 7-
14. First house on right. Not happy."
Here is the second report: Truman Boyette called July 26 to say some-
one on July 21 stole a brand new, never used 5500-watt Boss Power gener-
ator that he recently bought at Tractor Supply for $699.92 plus tax. If you
know of its whereabouts, call the sheriff's office. The serial number is
4427848.

This column is short because we are taking a short vacation.

Bev DeBoom, president of Hardee Education Asso-
ciation/United, spoke about the increases in insurance and
other matters concerning staff members.

Hardee County's Teacher of the Year Phil Rasmussen had the
opportunity to talk to his friends and colleagues at the gather-
ing. -

School Board member Jan Platt and her fellow board members appeared happy to share in the
opening ceremony. ,

Teacher Salary Schedule

2005-06

STEP

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17-24
25+

$29,500
$29,600
,$29,700
'$29,800
$29,900
S$30,252
$31,082
$31;939
$32,815'
$33,716
$34,646
$35,598
$36,580
$37,584
$38,619
$39,680
$41,475
$46,812
$47,544

STEP

1
2
3
4
5 .
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17-2A
25+

2006-07

$31,000
$31,100
$31;200
$31,300
$31,400
$31,500
$31,600
$32,258
$33,143
$34,053
$34,993
$35,954
$36,946
$37,960
$39,005
$40,077
$41,889
4 $47,514
$48,257

Note: Wages relpeserit a teacher with a bachelor's degree on a
10-month contract; ,

TEACHER
Continued From 1A
on years of service. by the board. An extra "stop-loss"
But both the first and the final premium,of $75,000 assessed by
proposals included payment of the insurer will be fully paid by the
annual "step" increases for employ- board. It would otherwise have
ees, meaning nearly every worker meant a $9 cost per paycheck for
gains a one to 2-1/2 percent pay each employee.
boost based solely on longevity. The School Board will also pay
-Step increases, however, are not an added one percent into the.
given to one group of employees, Florida Retirement System for
those with anywhere from 17 to 24 employees.
years of service. The steps begin Apay enhancement will be given
anew at 25 years. ; secretaries with a college "special-
So, the one tol1-1/2 percent rais- ist" certificate.
es negotiated on Friday and agreed And, lastly, three groups of
upon by the board on Monday will employees who were making less
be added on top of the one to 2-1/2 than $8 an hour custodians,
percent step increases, tutors and bus tutors will be
Additionally, new teacher pay boosted to $8, before any raises.
will jump from $29,500,to $31,000. In all, teachers will see six to
SBecause of that change, the entire nine percent of new money in their
teacher pay scale has been adjusted pockets, the union's DeBoom is
upward to accommodate that extra quick to point out.
$1,500 first timers are getting. For She has signed a "memorandum
instance, a beginning teacher last of agreement" with the administra-
year made $29,500. Because'of the tion to renegotiate the Vandolah tax
higher pay scale this year, that revenue when and if it comes into
same teacher, now'at Step 1, will the district.
make $31,100. "Negotiations were a little bit
Add to that a one-time'bonus in tougher this year," says DeBoom,
December of $1,000 and a second "so we had to be a little bit creative.
one-time bonus of $500 in April'for 'I feel we came up with a good
all full-time, district employees, package."
teachers and school-related person- The administration's Kitchens
nel alike, for a total $1,500 more in agrees. "It is a document built upon
their pockets. cooperation and collaboration. It
The rising cost of health insur- will add to a healthy working envi-
ance premiums will be split 50-50 ronment," he says

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The Chamber of Commerce's JaminaiAbbtt helped give out prizes, drawing the name for the win-
ner of a 52-inch television.

..- PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY PATARINI
Teachers gathered around as Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union passed out goodies and
information.

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WELCOME
Continued From 1A
presentation for the closing of the
opening day.
The banner hanging in the audi-
torium read, "Those who can, do.
Those who can do more, teach."
Dennis Jones, superintendent, said
that the banner was meant for
everyone in the room, because
everyone teaches.
Jones also said that everyone
who works in the school system
affects the children in some way or
another, and that each plays an.
intricate part.
Suncoast Schoo~ls Fedefal rdi
Union, Mid-Florida Credit Union
and the Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce gave out door prizes a
the opening day. Prizes included a
recliner, gift certificates to Kash-n
Karry and Winn-Dixie, a TV/DVI
combo and many other gifts.
All who attended were treated t6
doughnuts and fruit for a special
breakfast before and after the cere-
mony. Different colored lunci
boxes were also donated, which
staff members picked up on their
way out of the auditorium.
After the ceremony, attendees,
were also invited to look around the
new school. However, no guided
tours were available.
Following the opening ceremo-
ny, teachers returned to theif
schools for a day of meetings and,
getting back into routine. Students'
are expected to return to the class-,
rooms next Wednesday.

COMMISSION
Continued From 1A,
Director of Planning they haI
hoped to have on board.
In discussing the nearly
$300,000 used to put out brush
fires, mainly in rural areas, c
missioners discussed pole barnsn
being assessed in the property
value. Since there are so many
unoccupied barns, only the cori
tents should be taxed. When 4
member of the public asked who
pays for fighting brush fires,. the
county or state Department of
Forrestry, Albritton said both,
because both usually respond.
Commission Chairman Nick
Timmerman wondered abo't
assessing taxes by acreage.
Albritton said if a person had 2,000
acres in 15 sections, taxes would be
15 times the amount of taxing the
entire parcel once.
There was discussion of building
and road costs, which have increase
greatly since the 2004 hurricanes
because companies don't need the
work now. Albritton said he would
rather keep the focus on providing
water and sewer services. The engi-
neering and design is approved bit
the infrastructure needs to go in. ,
Presently the county debt is $12
million, including $2 million in
cash forward for hurricane cleanup.
Impact fees cannot be included in
the budget as they are assessed on
new development, not those frorp
hurricane repair or other changes.
Staff member Julie Byers con-
tributed to this report.

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22 HOMES
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BG FILING
Continued From 1A
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resigned because of other commit-

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to the next city election.
Durastanti has been off and on
the commission for many years. He
is presently principal at Bowling
Green Elementary School.
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the Sept. 26 election will join,
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Fern Gibson and Randy Mink at the
commission table when it meets the
second Tuesday of each month at 7
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Obituaries

LUCILLE ELLERBE CASH
Lucille Ellerbe Cash, 92, of
Wauchula, died Friday, July 28,
2006, in Sebring.
Born June 30, 1914 in Lakeland,
she moved to Wauchula with her
family in May 1948. She had been
a member of Lake Dale Baptist
Church since 1948. She was church
pianist for 50 years, and taught
Sunday school for many years.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Ella Pearl Griffin Ellerbe
and A.D. "Buck" Ellerbe, and hus-
band, J.C. "Jack" Cash
She is survived by two sisters,
Maida Phelps of Lakeland and
Gladys Godwin of Pikesville,
Tenn.; two sons, Denton (Sharon)
Cash of Wauchula and Jerry (Meg)
Cash of Lady Lake; one daughter,
Joyce (Billy) Grace of Wauchula;
seven grandchildren; and 17 great-
grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday,
July 31 from 6 8 p,m. at Robarts
Family Funeral Home, Wauchula.
Services were Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
Lake Dale Baptist Church, with the
Rev. Jason Delgado and the Rev.-
Walter Napier officiating. Burial
was in Lake Dale Baptist Church
Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

LEON DANIELS
Leon Daniels, 56, lifetime resi-'
dent of Wauchula, died July 25,
2006 at his home.
He was born June 15, 1950 in
Wauchula and was a Baptist. He
:did grove caretaking for Winston
,Smith for over 17 years.
Five brothers and one sister pre-
ceded him in death.
Survivors include, one son,
.Calvin Morris of Bowling Green;
four brothers, Edward Daniels,
Allen Daniels and Junior Lee
Daniels, all of New Jersey, and,
William "Brownie" Daniels of
Lakeland; four sisters, Lou Blevins'
arid Coreen Daniels, both of
Wauchula, Arlene Lambison of
Tampa and Viola, Daniels of
Lakeland; and a host of uncles,'
aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces,.
and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday,'
Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. at Robarts Family
Garden Chapel. Services are on
Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Tabernacle
of Praise and Joy Church,
Wauchula, with Pastor L.A. Everett
officiating. Burial is in Magnolia
Manor Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
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LUCILLE ELLERBE
CASH
Lucille Ellerbe Cash, 92, of
Wauchula, died Friday, July 28,
2006, in Sebring.
Born June 30, 1914 in
Lakeland, she moved, to
Wauchula with her family in
May 1948. She had been a mem-
ber of Lake Dale Baptist Church
since 1948. She was church
pianist for 50 years, and taught
Sunday school for many years.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Ella Pearl Griffin
Ellerbe and A.D. "Buck" Ellerbe,
and husband, J.C. "Jack" Cash
She is survived by two sisters,
Maida Phelps of Lakeland and
Gladys Godwin of Pikesville,
Tenn.; two sons, Denton
(Sharon) Cash of Wauchula and
Jerry (Meg) Cash of Lady Lake;
one daughter, Joyce (Billy)
Grace of Wauchula; seven grand-
children; and 17 great-grandchil-
dren.
Visitation was held on
Monday, July 31 from 6 8 p.m.
at Robarts Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula. Services were
Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Lake Dale
Baptist Church, with the Rev.
Jason Delgado and the Rev.
Walter Napier officiating. Burial
was in Lake Dale Baptist Church
Cemetery.

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A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
Our help is in the name of the.
Lord, the Maker of heaven and
earth.
SPsalms 124:8 (NIV)

FRIDAY
In view of 'hat He (God) has
made us then, dear brother let
every man be quick to listen but
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LEON
DANIELS
Leop Daniels, 56, lifetime res-
ident of Wauchuila, died July 25,
2006 at his home.
He was born June 15, 1950 in
Wauchula and was a Baptist. He
did grove caretakiig for Winston
Smith for over 17 years.
Five brothers, and one sister
preceded him in death.
Survivors include, one son,
Calvin Morris of Bowling Green:
four brothers, Edward Daniels,
Alien Daniels and Junior Lee
Daniels, all of New Jersey, and
William "Brownie" Daniels of
Lakeland; four sisters, Lou Ble-
vins and Coreei Daniels, both of
Wauchuia, .Arlene Lambison of
Tampa and Viola Daniels of
Lakeland; and a host of uncles,
aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces,
and friends, including dear
friends Winston and Linda
Smith, Wendell and Wilma
Smith, John and Mildred White,
and Betty and Edith Hall, all of
SWauchula.
Visitation will be held on Fri-
day, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel. Services
are on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the
Tabernacle of Praise and Joy
Church, Wauchula, with Pastor
L.A. Everett officiating. Burial is
in Magnolia Manor Cemetery.

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slow to lose his temper. For
man's temper is never the
means of achieving God's true
goodness.
James 1:19-20 (PME)

SATURDAY
So the sky, the earth, and that
filled them;were finished. By the
seventh day, God finished the
work He had been doing (cre-
ation), so He rested from all His
work.
Genesis 2:1-2 (NCV)
SUNDAY
,n the beginning was the Word
(Jesus), and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God. He
was in the beginning with God.
All things were made through
Him, and without Him was not
anything made that was made.
John 1:1-3 (RSV)
MONDAY
The Lord is watching every-
where and keeps His eye on
both the evil and the good ...
The Lord despises the deeds of
the wicked but loves those who
try to be good.
Proverbs 15:3,9 (TLB)
TUESDAY
Then throw off falsehood; speak
the truth to each other, for all of
us are parts.ofone body (peo-
ple). If you are angry, do not let
that anger lead you into sin; do
not let sunset find you still nurs-
ing it; leave no loophole for the
devil.
Ephesians 4:25-27a (NEB)

WEDNESDAY
I've also concluded that whatev-
er God does, that's the way it's
going to be, always. No addi-
tions, no subtractions. God's
done it and that's it. That's so
we'll quit asking questions and
simply worship Him in holy fear.
Ecclesiastes 13:3
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) Re-
vised Standard Version; (PME)
Phillips Modern English; and (TLB)
The Living Bible.

ELDER DANEL PULLIUM
Elder Daniel Pullium, formerly
of Wauchula, died July 31, 2006,
in Delray.
He leaves to mourn his wife,
Marian Jean; one son, Dan
Pullium; one daughter, Beatrice
Bogan; two granddaughters,
LaShonda and LaTisha Bogan;
and two sisters, Etta Lee Mowatt
and husband Leslie and Ella
Dirkson; one brother, John "Jack"
Berryan; ard one brother-in-law,
Albert Whiters all from Wau-
chula; 14 nieces and nephews; 12
great nieces and nephews; and
one great-great nephew; cousins
and sorrowful friends.
Services will be held on
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at 11 a.m.
at Greater: Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, 40 NW 4th Ave., Deiray
Beach.
Shula Memorial Chapel
Delray Beach

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There are four to choose from.
All of them have short hair and long tails.
' Three are males and one is female.

Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of
the animal. Contact 773-2320if 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

HARDEE COUNTY
The Hardee County Economic Development Authority will
accept grant applications for projects that provide economic
development and infrastructure within the geographic bound-
aries of Hardee County. The Authority shall rank applications
to the extent of estimated available program funds based on
criteria relating to administrative capacity, public benefit,
economic benefits, and public use.

Applications and Program Guidelines are available at the
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Office, 412
W. Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, FL 33873; Phone:
863-773-9430; Fax: 863-773-0958; e-mail: bcc@hardeecoun-
ty.net.

Applications will be accepted from September 01, 2006,
through September 30, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please Note: Site of benefiting business for consideration of
these funds must be located entirely within Hardee County.

For more information, please call 863/773-9430.

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Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas

These words I am quoting were taken from Chris Widener's Internet e-
zine. I make no comment, because I feel unqualified to do so, but I ask my
readers to not only read the words, but think about what the words are actu-
ally saying to you as you read.
I quote:

The Secrets of the Most Successful People in the World are about to be
revealed to you!
Imagine if the dream you have could actually come true.
Imagine if you could transform your attitude and maintain optimism
all of the time.
Imagine if you could escape the life that you currently live and
instead live the life of your dreams.
Imagine having the respect and admiration you desire from others.
Imagine if you could accomplish the things you desire.
Imagine if you could make the kind of money you want.
Imagine if you could develop successful relationships.
Imagine yourself at the top of your profession or field.
Imagine what it would be like to have no goal go unfulfilled.
Imagine what it would be like to know how to stay motivated all the
time.
Imagine making a difference in the world around you and leaving a
lasting legacy.
Herewith are some disturbing facts a dear friend quoted to me recent-
ly. He knows whereof he speaks because his two sons were cured by natur-
al supplements after the doctor told Jason and his wife their oldest son,
Adam, should be institutionalized. Adam is now a healthy 8-year-old
attending regular school.

Facts:
One out of 166 babies born will develop autism.
Oregon is the worst state, with a ratio of I out of every 95 children.
Atuism is more prevalent among boys than girls. Scientists have said
girls are protected by the hormone estrogen, but if they happen to get the
disease, they will suffer more in proportion than boys
If you would like to read about the effort and love that Adam's parents
showed during the worst of his illness (disease) and the gratitude they must
have felt toward God and the mangosteen fruit and the Xango company
who brought this fruit in a palatable juice form to the world, please go to
www.goxanthones.com, scroll to the snapshots at the bottom, click on
Adam's picture (first row, right side) and read his story.

I have never been known to be afraid to tackle a problem. With the
exception of one time when I wrote about a topic without mentioning any-
body's name, but somebody recognized his guilt and came tearing into the
newspaper office with blood in his eyes, I have never gotten in trouble
because I always examine my facts.
My next topic will be no exception: Ritalin. The affect that Ritalin has
on our young people is scary. If you know parents who have children who
have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder or some similar ill-
nesses, please ask them to read the other column I have appearing in this
edition.

Remember, God loves all his little creatures, including me. Isn't God
good?

Freda's Foibloes *,-
By Freda B. Douglas

Several years (actually more like 35 or 40 years) ago I woke up in the
middle of the night with a sore throat. I wentinto the bathroom, more asleep
than awake, and reached for the aspirin, took three and went back to bed.
The next day my doctor told me I had taken three sleeping pills by mis-
take. He told me he could either have my stomach pumped or he could give
me a prescription for Ritalin, but if I opted for that solution I must promise
to throw them away when they had done their job, which I did. My doctor
informed me that Ritalin was an "upper" and very dangerous.
Following that I learned more about Ritalin. The biggest fact I learned
was that a child over the age of 12 would never be.able to get in the Armed
Forces of our country if he had been given Ritalin.
Then I talked to some of my friends who were also parents and found
out that students were given Ritalin in the school system. I was never able
to have that fact verified. As I matter of fact, I almost got in heaps of trou-
ble trying to have that fact verified.
Be that as it may, I have never lost my wish to keep parents informed
about the dangers. So if you are not a parent but know parents with chil-
dren, please make sure they see this article.
I have quoted a Web site http://ritalindeath.com/ which you are invited
to share to verify what I have quoted. I quote:
Info for parents who are pressured to diagnose and drug their children
for ADD or ADHD. Story behind our son's death caused from the ADHD
drug Ritalin.
Between 1990 and 2000 there were 186 deaths from methylphenidate
reported to the Federal Drug Administration's MedWatch program, a vol-
untary reporting scheme, the numbers of which represent no more than 10
to 20 percent of the actual incidence.
On April 15, 2001, this Web site was created in hopes of providing par-
ents and guardians with information about the truth behind ADHD and the
drugs used to treat children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD.
We built this Web site because we didn't want other children to die or
suffer side effects because of their parents' lack of knowledge.
Since the death of our 14-year-old son, Matthew, caused from the use
of Ritalin prescribed for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),
our family has been informing others worldwide via the Internet about
ADHD and the dangers of psychotropic drugs in memory of our son and
countless other children who have died over the years as a direct result of
using psychotropic drugs.
We wish to expose the health risks, dangers, deaths and suicides that
are a direct result of administering Ritalin and other psychiatric drugs to
children.
We hope our story and information:will in some way benefit your fam-
ily and prevent our tragedy from being your families' reality and nightmare.

It is my wish that any parents whose child has been diagnosed with
ADHD or any similar disease read the tragic story by these parents whose
son died at the tender age of 14 after having been given this drug since the
age of 7. You can do that by surfing to http://ritalindeath.com.
Another word of caution I feel compelled to give: If your child has
been diagnosed with a disease by a nurse or teacher, get him to a pediatri-
cian for a professional diagnosis now. If you choose to give him this article
to explain your concern, go for it.

Remember, a mind stretched will never return to its original dimen-
sion.

Also remember, God loves all His creatures.

CFHC Holds
Health Fair
Central Florida Health Care
(CFHC) Wauchula,, 204 East
Palmetto St., Wauchula, will be
having its annual Health Fair. It
will provide free immunizations
from 8 a.m. to noon for all chil-
dren 18 years of age or younger.
Shot records will be needed to
provide immunizations.
School and sports physical
will be done for $15 each. Every
child who receives an immu-
nization and/or physical will
receive free school supplies,
while supplies last. For more
information, contact CFHC at
773-2111.

GWRRA Playing
Santa's Helper
Members of Chapter FL2-H,
of the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association, are already playing
Santa's elves to help ensure
every child in Hardee County
finds a present under the tree on
Christmas Day. The collection of
gifts is going well and above
expectations.
As Christmas gets closer,
more detailed information on the
distribution through some local
churches will be provided. For
more information about
GWRRA and Chapter FL2-H,
contact Winston Carlton at 773-
3648 or Joe Grimsley at 773-
2311. The Chapter meets the
second Tuesday of each month
at the Panda Restaurant in
Wauchula beginning at 6 p.m.

MOAA Veterans
Meet Saturday
Members of the local Military
Officers Association of America
(MOAA) will receive an up-to-
date briefing on recent addition-
al services being offered by the
Veterans Administration Com-
munity Based Outpatient Clinic
on Saturday, and will include a
question and answer session.
Clinic administrator Diane
Hilliard will be the guest speaker
when the MOAA board meets at
the Sebring Sun 'n Lakes Golf
and Country Club Candlelight
Restaurant. Reservations are
not needed, but those wishing to
attend are asked to be at the
Candlelight at 9:30 a.m. when
the program will begin.

Players Hold
Auditions
The Hardee County Players
will be holding auditions for
"Fiddler on the Roof' on Aug. 7
and 10 at 6:30 p.m. and
Saturday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m.
Auditions will be held at
Wauchula City Hall, 225 East
Main St., enter at the west
entrance.
Participants will be asked to
read from a script and have a
song prepared. CDs may be
used, or if you need an accom-
panist, please provide sheet
music. For more information, or
if you can not attend at these
dates, call 767-1220.

Pesticides Class
Coming Aug. 15
A three-hour pesticide license
review and testing class will be
held on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the
Hardee County Extension
Service Office, 507 Civic Center
Drive, Wauchula from 9 a.m. to
noon. The test will be given at 1
p.m. The class will review mate-
rials contained in the tests to
obtain a private applicator pesti-
cide license.
A registration fee of $20 per
person will be charged to cover
the study manuals and refresh-
ments. To attend the Class for
Continuing Education Units
only, the registration is $3.
Anyone interested should call
the Hardee County Extension
Service Office at 773-2164 to
register. Pre-registration is
requested by Aug. 8.

Amateur Radio
To Regroup
There will be a reorganization

meeting for the Hardee Amateur
Radio Group (HARG) Monday,
at 7 p.m. at the Hardee County
Emergency Operations Center,
404 W. Orange St., Wauchula.
Anyone planning on attending
the meeting should contact
Darrell Davis' at 773-6969 or
email at kt4wx@arrl.net. For
more information on what ama-
teur radio is about, call 773-
6969 or look on the web at
www.arrrl.org.

One's first step in wisdom is to
question everything-and one's
last is to come to terms with
everything.
-Georg Christoph
Lichtenberg

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Women's 2006 Church
Softball League winds down this
week.
With only a couple of rainouts in
the offing, the women will start a
single-elimination tourney proba-
bly tonight (Thursday).
As the results stood after the July
27 games, Wauchula First Metho-
dist appeared to have a lock on the
season title with a 9-0 record. With
a couple of games to make up St.
Michael's could be assured of sec-
ond-place, now at 5-1.
Behind the co-leaders are First
Christian, Bowling Green Baptist,
New Vision Worship Center, New
Hope Baptist and St. Alfonso's
Chapel..
In the early game on July 18,
First Methodist won, but the score
sheet was unavailable at press time.
In the July 18 late game, Bowling
Green won by forfeit over New
Hope despite a Regan Durastanti
homer. For Bowling Green, Sum-
mer McMilian had homered before
the forfeit occurred.
The game on July 20 were rained
out.
On July 25, the early game was
in an 11-11 tie when New Hope
forfeited to New Vision.
For New Vision, Ann Talley and
Heather Ladine had socked doubles
and Kim Holt and Talley had each

A back-to-school pool party was
held this past Saturday. Joining in
the fun were Makayla Chancey,
Courtney Alexander, Rebeka,
Aaron and Holly Brown, Patrick,
Kaitlyn and Matthew Laker,
Brittany and Joey Frey, Jake Willis,
Willie and David Godwin, Jimmy
Sasser, Bayleigh and Alex Piers-
torff, Brad Keene, Norma Alejandro
and several adult chaperones.
With a new school and church
year rapidly approaching, many
activities are, being planned.
Make sure you don't miss out!

The Girls in Action of Fort Green
Baptist have a new leader. Carol
Brown has stepped to the plate and
has an excitingyyear planned for
girls in first through fifth grades.I

Sunday evening was the Fifth
Sunday Sing/family talent show at
church. Joey Frey sang "Jesus
Loves Me" acapella followed by his
sister, Brittany, who signed Mercy
Me's "I Can Only Imagine." The
Rev. Eddie Kennedy and wife Jane
sang a duet. Singing "Amazing
Grace" in Choctaw were Brave and
Debbie Noah. Bro. Brian Laker and
wife Jennifer put on a skit with the
help of all the children in atten-
dance. Also sharing her musical tal-
ent was Arden Rawls, who played a
piano solo.
The entire evening was a lot of
fun. The last scheduled "Summer
Nights" activity is planned for the
evening of Aug. 13. A homemade
ice cream contest will be held after
church. You are invited to join us
and see whose ice cream is the best.

Happy birthday to Faye Davis
and Kaitlyn Laker. Both are cele-
brating this week.

circled the bases three times. New
Hope had benefited from a
Durastani double, one of her four
hits. She, Shannyn Robertson and
Dusty had scored three times each.
In the late game on July 25, St.
Michael's upended First Christian
24-5.
For St. Michael's Lori Dees
homered, Sami Jo Morgan smacked
a tripled and double, Stephanie
Roberts tripled and Virginia
Jackson doubled. Glenda Eures,
Morgan, Dees and Jackson were all
four-tally hitters.
Melissa Albritton countered with
a homer for First Christian. Linda
Strickland tripled and Judy Shu-
mard doubled. Albritton also sin-
gled and scored and Janeen Gibson,
Tara Bates and Shumard added a
run each.
In last Thursday's games, First
Methodist marched past St.
Alfonso's 23-3 in the opener.
Elene Salas led the Methodists
with a triple and double. Mary
Morgan, Crystal Bledsoe, Jamie

Salas and Debbie Gulliver each
doubled. Morgan, Gulliver and
Elene Salas were each four-score
batters.
For St. Alfonso's, T.C. Aguirre,
Gloria Salas and Francisca Olvera
were the only batters to get all the
way home. Leadoff batter Denise
Montanez was stranded three times
and-Salas, Cynthia Briseno, Erica
Hernandez and Lucy Garcia were
also left on base.
The late game last Thursday was
a makeup of an earlier rainout. St.
Michael's won 21-1 over First
Christian.
Dees tripled and doubled twice
for St. Michael's. Jennifer Wilson,
Roberts and Eures also doubled and
Morgan doubled. Roberts crossed
home plate four times and Eures
and Jodi Griffin came around to
score three times each.
Bates was the only batter to get
home for First Christian. Gibson,
Shumard, Sandy Driskell, Nadia
Anderson and Dusti Taylor were
left on base.

Sports Sense
& Nonsense
By Joan Seaman

The last of the Hardee baseball teams to win district championships
and advance to the state playoffs did a fantastic job before bowing out in
consecutive heartbreakers. The 11-12s beat Wewahitcha in the opening
game, and had to wait out a rain delay before starting the second game after
9 p.m., losing 4-3 to Okeechobee. In a loser's bracket game against
Hernando, Hardee lost 4-3 despite homers by Wintz Terrell and Malik Tatis,
Hardee baseball players for years to come.

Former Wildcat footballer and weightlifter Stephen Judah is making
more news. Breaking the state bench press record at the state finals in his
senior year, Judah is.now in military service where he continues his passion
for the sport of weightlifting. He recently broke the national bench press
record. We hope to have more details on that feat shortly.

Also doing proud for Hardee County are amateur boxers Daniel
Lozano and Ruben "Chino" Ozuna, both of Bowling Green.
Lozano, who will be 17 in November, will be entering the open divi-
sion in Police Athletic League boxing. He took yet another victory.at the
Junior Golden Gloves Nationals in Chattanooga, Tenn. recently and was
runner-up in the Legends In The Making boxing at Altamonte Springs. He
will train in Las Cruces, N.M. for two weeks in late September before head-
ing to the PAL nationals in Oxnard, Calif. Sept. 30-Oct. 7.
Ozuna, just 11, already carries a 15-8 record, winner at The Legends
boxing bouts and runner-up at the Junior Golden Glove Nationals. Next on
tap for him is the Ringside World 2006 tournament this week (Aug. 1-6) in
Kansas.

Hardee's pro boxer Edner Cherry will be in the main event on ESPN's
1IFriday Night Fights on Aug. 11. Being the top bout, that fight will probably
start about 10:30 or 11 p.m. The 24-year-old, with a record of 20-4 with
nine KOs and two draws will fight Daniel Alfea, 33, wro has a record 6f
30 wins and five losses, with 22 KOs. and two draws. They will battle for
the vacant NABF (North American Boxing Federation) lightweight belt.
The 135-pounders will be in the ring at the Mountaineer Race Track in
Chester, Va. Cherry has taken the last couple of weeks off from his job at
Royal's Furniture to train intensively in his Tampa practice venue. He will
also probably put his NABA (North American Boxing Association) belt on
the line for the upcoming fight.

Fall volleyball tryouts and practices are being held this week at the
high schoolgym. Volleyball is the earliest fall sport to be in action, playing
at Bartow on Aug. 15. Hardee may have some height for the first time in
years.
Varsity football coaches and players are getting going this week at
Lake Childs near Lake Placid. Head coach Derren Bryan jumped at the
chance to build comraderie and unity for the upcoming season which starts
with the Aug. 18 preseason opener against Lake Region.

Also starting is Youth Football for players and cheerleaders ages 7 to
15. We hope to have a schedule and some information soon.

Women's Church Softball League is about to start its post-season sin-
gle-elimination tourney. Wauchula First Methodist went through the season
undefeated to take the season title.
In the Men's Community League, only The Regulators are undefeated.
With a couple of rainouts to make up, the men should start a double-elimi-
nation tournament in the next week or so.

Heartland HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortia
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Heartland HOME Consortia (which includes DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and
Okeechobee Counties, Florida) will conduct a public hearing to provide an opportunity for citizens
to review and comment upon the preliminary draft of the 2006 2011Consolidated Plan for the
Heartland HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortia. The Consolidated Plan is the
Consortia's policy framework for federal community development and housing programs.
The proposed 2006 2011 Consolidated Plan will be available for public examination beginning July
14. The public comment period ends August 14, 2006. The public hearings are scheduled as fol-
lows:

DeSoto County
Tuesday August 8, 2006
4:00 p.m.
201 E. Oak Street
Arcadia, FL
Hendry County
Thursday August 10, 2006
2:30 p.m.
25 E. Hickpochee Ave
LaBelle, FL
Highlands County
Monday August 7, 2006
2:00 p.m.
501 S Commerce Ave, Eng. Training Room
Sebring FL

Glades County
Wednesday August 9, 2006
10:00 a.m.
500 Avenue J
Moore Haven, FL
Hardee County
Tuesday August 8, 2006
2:00 p.m.
412 W Orange Street
Wauchula, FL
Okeechobee County
Wednesday August 9, 2006
2:00 p.m.
456 Hwy 98 North
Okeechobee, FL

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped per-
son requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Penny
Phillippi at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-
English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should also contact Penny Phillippi at
(863) 402-6795 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be pro-
vided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call (800) 955-8771.
Any handicapped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact Penny
Phillippi at (863) 402-6795 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
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Letter To The Editor

Commissioners Ignore

Hurricane-Damaged Roads

.Dear Hardee County Commission-
.ers,
On Aug. 13, 2004, Hurricane
Charley ripped though the county
.and practically destroyed our once
*beautiful neighborhood. Since then
-we have repaired or, in some cases,
rebuilt our homes, replaced valu-
ables lost, and landscaped our
.yards.
; We have spent many hours and
hundreds of thousands of dollars
making our homes look better than
they did before August of 2004.
However, we still drive on the same
-deplorable roads that Charley left
behind.
:, Many of us have contacted some
of you personally on several occa-
*sions, to no avail. Some of you
even promised to "work on it" and
-"keep in touch" with us regarding
the situation we are still waiting
to hear from you!
It has been almost two years
since Hurricane Charley hit Hardee
County. How long is it going to
take to get a new road in our neigh-
'borhood .'. three years? four
years? five years? Or is it just going
to take new county commissioners?
Maybe that would be faster?
1i 5; 2,s.2 Co

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We encourage each of you to take
a drive to Lisa and Circle Drives.
You, too, will agree that the drive is
not pleasant! You will see the grass
is growing across the road in some
areas and the potholes and uneven
road, might send your car to the
local auto mechanic for a realign-
ment.
Therefore, unless the county is
willing to pay us for mowing and
herbiciding the roads and for the
damages our vehicles endure each
day, then we are asking that you
please repave the roads in our
neighborhood.
That doesn't mean for you to put
a "Band-Aid" on the problem by
filling the holes with a little
asphalt! That just makes us angrier
than we already are! We would
rather our hard-earned tax dollars
go to new roads.
It is time for something to be
done and we are putting it in your
hands to get it done! Please find
enclosed several pictures of both
Lisa and Circle drives.
Sincerely,
The residents of
Lisa and Circle Drives
S Wauchula

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Las Autoridades de Desarrollo Econ6mico del
Condado de Hardee aceptardn solicitudes
para grandes proyectos que proven desa-
rrollo econ6mico y de lnfraestructura dentro de
las fronteras geograficas -del Condado de Har-
dee. Las autoridades situardn solicitudes hasta
el punto de estlmar un program de fondos dis-
ponibles basados en el criteria relacionado a la
capacidad administrative, beneficios plblicos,
econ6micos y de uso public.
Las solicitudes y la Guia del Progrrma estdn
disponibles en la Oficina de los Comisionados
del Condado de Hardee, ubicada -en el 412 W.
Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, FL 33873;
Telefono: 863-773-9430; Fax: 863-773-0958; Correo
electr6nico: bcc@rdhardeecounty.net,
Las solicitudes serdn aceptadas desde el 1ro
ha5sta el. 30,de sept!embre del,2006, de 8:00 a.m.
a 5:00p.m. ... ,
Favor de Notar: Elsitio delos.negocios beneficia-
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By Penny Johnson
Q&A With A Biblical Perspective

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Panhandle growers welcomed scattered rains during the week of July
24 30. However, rainfall was spotty over the eastern half of the Peninsula
with several southeastern localities reporting only traces of rainfall for the
week. Rainfall ranged from traces at Ft. Pierce and Palmdale to over two
and a quarter inches at Jay. Hot temperatures prevailed in most localities
with daytime highs averaging in the 90s. Tampa reported one daytime high
at 102 degrees. Nighttime lows were in the 60s and 70s. Temperatures for
the week averaged from normal to two degrees above in the major cities.
FIELD CROPS
Rainfall over the Panhandle boosted growth and development of some
peanut and cotton acreage. In Santa Rosa County, some dryland peanut
pegs burned off due to earlier dry conditions with some plants not devel-
oping any nuts. Statewide, peanut condition is rated 15 percent very poor,
40 percent poor, 35 percent fair and 10 percent good. Peanuts are 95 per-
cent pegged compared with 97 percent last year and the five-year average
of 92 percent pegged by this date. .
Statewide, topsoil moisture supplies were rated short to mostly ade-
quate while subsoil moisture was rated very short to mostly short. Both top-
soil and subsoil moisture improved in the Panhandle but areas with very
short moisture still exist in the region. Areas with surplus moisture still
exist in Dade and Hernando counties.
Topsoil Subsoil
Mature This Last Last This Last Last
S week week year week week Year
Percent
Very short 5 22 3 10 26 0
Short 30 43 16 50 51 15
Adequate 64 34 65 39 22 60
Surplus 1 1 16 1 1 25
VEGETABLES
Dade County producers continued to market light amounts of okra dur-
ing the week. Ground preparation and planting of fall crops is increasing
slowly over the central and southern Peninsula.

Cattle Pasture
Condition This Last This Last -
week week week week
Percent
Very poor 0 5 5 10
Poor 10 5 5 5
Fair 55 50 30 50
Good 30 35 55 35
Excellent 5 5 5 0
LIVESTOCK AND PASTURES
In the-Panhandle, pasture condition is very poor to good. Grass in
many locations has grown following recent rains. In the north and Big Bend
'a-e'a as, ture condition is mostly poor due to prolonged drought'. Pasture in
thcetHtral are'are'f"f to good. In the southwest, pasture condition is fair to
good. Statewide, cattle condition ranges from poor to excellent. The cattle
in the Panhandle and north are in poor to fair condition and those in the cen-
tral and south are in fair to good condition.
CITRUS
Afternoon thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall brought small
amounts of precipitation to citrus producing areas. Some areas around
Tampa had over an inch of rain for the week. All other citrus areas record-
ed a half inch or less. Hot temperatures prevailed in most localities with
daytime highs averaging in the 90s. Lake Alfred reported one daytime high
at 96 degrees. Nighttime lows were in the high 60s and low 70s. Growers
are still irrigating where there is little rain in order to keep the new crop and
new growth on the trees in good condition. Fruit sizes have been reported
as variable, with average oranges about golf-ball.size and grapefruit about
baseball size. Many smaller fruit sizes are also being found on healthy trees.
Activity in the groves includes applications of summer oils, cleaning ditch-
es, fertilizing, mowing and some irrigation.

On The Agenda

HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION
The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today
(Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda
topics, that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for
advertised public hearings.
Resolutions setting annual fire and solid waste assessments, 8:35
a.m.
Setting workshop to discuss dispatch services.
Commitments to local agencies on funding for 2006-07.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-
Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish
to plan to attend.

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impossible to get ahead. I know we are not supposed to fear but what
are people going to do if things don't change?. I know that I am not
alone in this matter. Please give us some hope,
Signed, A Struggling Consumer
A: When problems arise the first thing we want to do is worry. That's
the only thing our flesh knows to do. But, we have to rise above our flesh
and live in the supernatural Kingdom of God. We are learning this at my
church. We have to have faith and trust the Lord with all out might. We have
to lay our fears aside completely. We have to operate in the Kingdom nor-
mal which is opposite of this world.
Even men of great faith in the Bible fretted when food supply became
scarce and when the economy became bad they wanted to run to where they
knew they could find help. But, God wants us to stand still and trust Him.
When the children of Israel came out of the bondage of Egypt and began
their journey through the wilderness they murmured and complained every
time they should have trusted God. They would even say they should have
stayed in Egypt where at least they had food. But, they would have spent
their whole life in bondage completely out of God's will. They would have
missed the beautiful blessings He had prepared for them in Canaanland.
When Abraham began to journey he'd run back to Egypt every time a
famine hit. But, that meant leaving the altar of God and going somewhere
God didn't call Him to. Fear is a powerful thing and it makes men do things
completely opposite to what God has called them to do.
When the disciples were on the boat in Mark 4'and the waves began to
come on board they began to get fearful. They awoke Jesus who was asleep.
They said, "Master, don't you care if we drown?'"He arose and rebuked the
wind and said to the' sea, "Peace, be still." When the wind ceased and there
was a great calm, He asked his disciples "Why are you so fearful? How is
it that you have no faith?"
Matthew teaches us in the 14th chapter a very good lesson. The disci-
ples are in the boat alone a pretty good distance from the shore when all of
a sudden they see something walking on the water. They all became terri-
fied and yelled out in fear, "It's a ghost." Then immediately Jesus says,
"Take courage! It is I don't be afraid." Peter, in doubt, wanted to test to see
if it was the Lord. He steps out of the boat and begins to'walk on the water
but when he began to look around and saw the wind he became frightened
and began to sink.
See as long as we keep our eyes on Jesus and walk toward Him we will
walk above our problems. But, it's when we look around at the situation and
circumstances that we begin to sink. "We are troubled on every side, yet not
distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsak-
en; cast down, but not destroyed. ." 2 Corinthians 4:8 & 9.
We have to set our face like flint and walk toward Jesus. We can't look
at the sickness, the turmoil, the rising gas prices, wars, out-of-control teens,
unemployment, the rising cost of land and houses and no raises and get
fearful. We have to use this time to trust the Lord with all our heart. God is
in control and He will take care of those who trust Him. Use this time to
grow in faith and to see the supernatural hand of God at work in your lives.
We should exhort one another and not let our fellow brothers and sisters be
afraid in this time of trouble. There are many people in this county who are
looking at trying times right now. We need to allow God to be the LORD
over all our problems
Signed Penny
For answers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed
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Thursday, August 3, 2006

PAGE ONE

HSHS Band Has 'New' Director Men's League Winds Down

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
"We're going to work hard, and
.have a lot of fun along the way."
: One week on the job at Hardee
Senior High School, "new" band
director Stephen Ragland will host
the first weekly band boosters
meeting at 6 p.m. tonight (Thurs-
day) in the band room at the high
school.
"We're going to focus on good
changes, creating the kind of pro-
gram the students and community
can be proud of," says Ragland as
he invites everyone who is a band
parent or supporter to come out
tonight.
Also on hand will be his wife
Jennifer, "without whose assistance
I couldn't do the job." They are the
parents of probably future band
members Keith, 12, Jada, 10, and
Jordan, 7.
Ragland may be familiar to many
underclassmen as he had been band
director at Hardee Junior High

School for the past four years. He
will continue in his fifth year there
as well as his first year at the high
school.
He earned a bachelor's degree in
music in 1988 at Western Ken-
tucky University in Bowling
Green, Ky., with emphasis on the
brass instruments, trumpet and
French horn in particular. He taught
in Kentucky and Tennessee before
coming to Florida in 1998.
Ragland has ambitions to restore
the Blue Star Brigade to its one-
time pride under longtime director
Bob Shayman. He hopes all his for-
mer junior high band standouts will
return to the band program. "We're
encouraging as many as possible to
come back into the program. I've
had over 200 through the junior
high program in the last four years
and that would be a tremendous
foundation to build on."
The band's fall program will be
varied Southern jazz selections,
such as "Higher and Higher," and

4f.

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand," as
the closer.
"We want to be upbeat, create
excitement anytime we're out
there. We want to try really hard to
support the football team, to show
that we appreciate the hard work
and what they do for the county. We
want to do the same for the county
as our band grows," says the enthu-
siastic band director while holding
band camp this week.
His yearlong program has the
band in several competitions where
they want to excel. The band is
already booked at Universal
Studies in Orlando for the Macy's
holiday parade which is held when
the group moves south after the
Thanksgiving Day Macy's parade
in New York City.
"It's time to put the past behind
us and focus on the future. I'm
going to work hard to grow the
band into a source of community
pride that it should be. We'll work
hard and play hard. I believe this
band can be great again, to rival the
bands of Bob Shayman, whose
spirit is still here.
"I thank God for His confidence.
He has brought us this far and we
ask Him to bless our band and let it
prosper and be a good thing for our
kids," concluded Ragland.

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Without any more rainouts, the
2006 Men's Community Softball
League should finish up its season
by next week.
The men had games scheduled
this Thursday and next Tuesday
along with a couple of evenings of
rescheduled games before they get
to the end-of-the-season double-
elimination tournament.
At the end of last week, when
they began inter-division play,
there was still only one unbeaten
squad. The Regulators top Division
I and the league with its perfect 9-0
record and only four games left on
the schedule.
In Division I, Mosaic moved up
to second place with a 7-3 record
and Mid-Florida Credit Union is at
6-3. Gomez Tree/Debris Removal
and Robert Flores & Sons finish
out the standings.
In Division II, Nicholson's
Supply Co. and Peace River
Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo)
are tied with 6-2 records. Merrill
Lynch is next, followed by Florida
Fence Post and The Krew.
In play on Field 4 on July 18,
Mosaic beat Flores 24-8.
Greg Moye topped Mosaic with a
homer, pair of doubles and walks to
score five times. Gordon Dixon
homered and doubled and Dana
Hughes tripled and doubled.
Hughes, Harold Smith and Scott
Driskell were all triple-tally batters.
Doubles by Marty Gainous and
Eddie Strange were the only extra-
base hits for Flores. Dale Roberts,
Bobby Flores and Gainous came
around to cross home twice apiece.
Abel Vargas and Raul Garcia
chipped in with a pair of hits
apiece.
In the Field 4 late game on July
18, Mid-Florida beat Gomez 25-16.
Scott Whitener homered and
doubled for Mid-Florida. Bryan
Smith, Doug and Kellon Durrance
each doubled. Doug scored four
times and Smith, Wayne Graham,
Lewis Martin and Whitener: were
three-score batters.
Justin Altman, Alex Solis and
Ernie Briseno each smacked a pair
' tlSbleforfTG3om6ez: JamiesCruz,
David Navarro and Ralph Cabrera
joined the first three in circling the
bases three times apiece.
Meanwhile, the 6:45 game on
Field 3 on July 18, was a 22-7 vic-
tory for Nicholson's over Merrill
Lynch.
Matt Gilliard and Jake Ehling
each launched a homer for
Nicholson's. Nate Lee and W.T.
Redding each hit a pair of doubles.
Lester, Gilliard, Lee and Ehling
were each three-tally batters.
Francisco Rodriguez homered
and doubled for Merrill Lynch.

Mike Carte had three hits.
Rodriguez scored three runs, Carte
two and Ruben Rivas and Isauro
Figueroa one run each.
In the Field 3 nightcap, PRECo
pounded The Krew 29-11.
Brian Pohl homered and doubled
and Bill Alexy hit a pair of doubles
for PRECo. Pohl rounded the bases
to cross home plate five times. Van
Crawford chipped in with four runs
and Billy Alexy added four hits
and a trio of tallies.
A two-run homer by Robbie
Bond led The Krew. Pickup player
Mike Carte scored three times and
John Roberson added three hits and
a pair of scores. Brandon Sellers
was the only other two-score batter.
Games on July 20 were rained
out.
Play resumed on July 25, with
Mid-Florida beating PRECo 23-19
in the 6:45 game on Field 3.
Willie Dickerson and Martin
each homered for Mid-Florida.
Martin, Whitener and Durrance all
hit doubles. Martin crossed home
four times and Graham, Dickerson
and Whitener three times apiece.
Brian Alexy, Matt Bell and Peck
Harris each homered for PRECo.
Crawford went five-for-five, in-
cluding a triple and double, and
scored twice. Billy Alexy came
across home four times and Brian
Alexy and Mikey Driskell added
three runs each.
In the Field 3 late game, Mosaic
downed The Krew 31-11.
Scott Driskell hit for the cycle,
with a homer, triple, double and
singled for Mosaic. Mikey Driskell,
Robert Deuberry and Dixon, who
tripled and doubled, all came home
four times. Jeremy Goodwin also
homered.
Weston Johnson homered twice
and tripled to lead The Krew with a
trio of scores. Jonathan Allison,
Keith Weems and Bond each came
home twice. Bond and Allison each
hit a pair of doubles.
The 6:45' game on Field 4 was a
barn-burner, with The Regulators
nipping Merrill Lynch 17-16.
John C. and Todd Rogers each
homered for The Regulators and
Richard.Torres added a pair of dou-
" bles.- obrres was the only three-tally
batter, with Mike Thomas, Ron
Yeager, Gary Millls, Robert Clarke,
John C. and Rogers circling the
bases twice each.
Ray Rivas drillled a pair of
homers and Figueroa added a solo
shot for Merrill Lynch. Daniel
Barnett tripled and Francisco
Rodriguez doubled. Carte, Rivas,
Ches Graham, Figueroa, John
Roberson, Felix Salinas and
Thomas Trevino each put two runs
on the board.
In the late game, Fence Post beat
Flores 24-16.
Jason and Thomas each hit a pair

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of doubles for Fence Post. Kaleb
Saunders crossed home plate four
times and Jason added four scores.
Andrew Smith, Lewis arid Thomas
put a pair of scores apiece on the
board.
Gainous homered and Raul
Garcia, Roberts, Cabrera and Pete
Deluna all tripled. Garcia was the
only triple-tally batter. Vargas,
Cabraera and Eric Cobb each
scored twice.
In last Thursday's 6:45 game, it
was Mid-Florida claiming a 20-5
win over Merrill Lynch on Field 4.
Dickerson and Abel Hernandez
each homered and doubled for
Mid-Florida. Doug, Martin, Dick-
erson and Hernandez were all
three-score batters.
For Merrill Lynch, runs were
scored by Francisco, Rodriguez,
Luis Martinez, Roy Rodriguez and
Ryn Heine, who put a pair on the
board. Trevino, Heine, Barnett and
Francisco Rodriguez were all two-
hit batters.
In the Field 4 game at 8:15, The
Regulators beat The Krew 22-7.
Kent Stephens almost hit the
cycle with a homer, triple and pair
of singles for The Regulators.
Gerry Lindsey hit a pair of singles,
one the in-the-park variety. Todd
McKinnish and Torres also raced
home on inside-the park-homers.
The Krew put five runs on the
board in the third inning, with
Allison, Reid Bento, Jose Carrillo,
Johnson and Hank Butler all com-
ing home, helped by hits by Weems
and Dickerson. Allison and Benton
also came home in the fourth
inning.
On Field 3, last Thursday's early
game was a 22-5 win for PRECo
over Gomez.
Calvin Brutus homered twice and
doubled for PRECo. Paul also
homered. Brutus had seven RBIs
and four scores. Brian Alexy,
Darrell Henderson and Bell were
triple-tally batters.
Altman picked up a pair of RBIs
in chasing Ernie Briseno and Lee
Valadez home for Gomez. Ram
Briones, Cabrera and Rigo Briones
also scored.
In the week's finale, Mosiac
managed to get past Nicholson's
15-11.
Austin Helms tripled, doubled
and singled for Mosaic. Dixon,
Alan Tubbs and Wally Helms each
also had three hits. Dixon and
Wally Helms crossed homes three
times apiece. Austin Helms, Mikey
Driskell, Scott Driskell and Paul
added twin tallies.
For Nicholson, Nate Lee home-
red and doubled and Redding dou-
bled twice. Brent Gilliard, Lester,
and Lee were two-score batters.
Redding, Matt Gilliard, Lamar
Gilliard, Trampus Fillingim and
Nick Bergens added solo scores.

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Hardee

Living-

Nancy Wyatt & Ronald

Sneider Exchange Vows

Lizette Lozano & Torrie Ramirez

Lizette Lozano & Torrie

Ramirez To Wed Saturday
Danny and Sylvia Lozano of at the First United Methodist
Bowling Green announce the Church of Bowling Green on
engagement and approaching mar- Saturday at 2 p.m. Music will begin
riage of their daughter, Lizette at 1:30 p.m.
Lozano also of Bowling Green to Following the wedding, a recep-
Toribio "Torrie" Ramirez, son of tion will be held at the Elks Lodge
Toribio Ramirez Sr. of Arcadia and Wauchula at 4 p.m.
Geneva Roman of Bowling Green. Friends and relatives of the cou-
The couple will exchange vows pie are invited to the reception.

Nancy Michelle Wyatt of Zolfo
Springs became the bride of Ronald
Edward Sneider Jr. of Zolfo Springs
in a beachside ceremony on Thurs-
day, June 1, in Jamaica.
The bride is the daughter of
George and Edith McElroy of
Arcadia. The groom is the son of
Bette and the late Ron Sneider Sr.
of Wauchula.
Officiating at the noon-hour wed-
ding on the beach at the Beaches
Resort in Negril, Jamaica, was the
Rev. James M. Peart.
The bride was given in marriage
by her parents.
She wore a white halter-style
gown, with a bodice and train
adorned in bead and sequin accents.
She was crowned with a beaded sil-
ver tiara, and carried a bouquet of
red carnations and white lilies.
Attending to the bride's needs
were her parents and her sons,
Kurtis and Kody Wyatt. Her hair
and makeup were completed by
Beaches Resort wedding staff.
Attending to the groom were his
mother and his daughter, Loren
Sneider, who also served as ring
bearer for the ceremony.
Following the exchange of wed-
ding vows, a reception was held on

the beach under a tiki hut to the
sounds of live island music. Finger
sandwiches, cake and champagne
were served.
Assisting with the hospitalities
were the groom's mother, Bette
Sneider; the groom's daughter,
Loren Sneider; the bride's parents,
George and Edith McElroy; and the
bride's sons, Kurtis and Kody
Wyatt.
After four days at the Beaches
Resort with the bride and groom,
family members returned home and
the bride and groom moved to the
Sandals Resort in Negril, Jamaica,
for four more days.
Following that, the newlyweds
left for a day cruise to the Bahamas,
where they honeymooned for four
more days.
The couple are now at home in
Zolfo Springs.
The bride is a 1986 graduate of
Southeast High School. She is cur-
rently employed as a fire-
fighter/paramedic with Hardee
County Fire-Rescue.
The groom attended Hardee
Senior High School and served in
the Marines. He is now a sergeant at
Hardee Correctional Institution.

Andy

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Lininger & Amy Storts

Amy Storts & Andrew

Lininger To Marry

Stephen and Mary Storts of
Wauchula announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Amy Marie
Storts of Fayetteville, Ark. to
Andrew Robert Lininger of
Farmington, Ark., son of John and
Brenda Lininger, also of Farming-
ton, Ark.
Amy, a 2003 graduate of Hardee
Senior High School, is employed at
the optometry office of Dr. Nick

ON BOARD!

Banks of Fayetteville, Ark.
Andy, a 2005 graduate of"
Fayetteville High School, is -em-
ployed at Tyson Foods Inc. of:
Springdale, Ark.
The couple plans an Oct. 20 mar-
riage at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah's Witnesses in Wau-
chula, followed by a reception at
Best Western Heritage Inn & Suites
banquet room.

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MWe would like to press our CThanks and appreciation to all
'family and friends lhai sent flowers, cards, prayers. fjod
or money during our recent loss of our beloved husband and
father; oosey"P. anchez
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Lulberan deroices of %ampa
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Tamela "Tami" C. Cullens recently began her four-year term as a
member of the South Florida Community College District BOard
of Trustees. She will be carrying on her family's long tradition of
service to the college. Cullens is the granddaughter of Bill
Sachsenmaier, who donated the land on which the SFCC
Highlands Campus in Avon Park currently lies. The building
which houses SFCC's Division of Adult and Community
Education bears his name. Her uncle, Ronnie Sachsenmaier,
and her brother-in-law, Jim Brooks, both served on the SFCC
Board of Trustees in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Her moth-
er, Eileen Sachsenmaier, and her uncle, Ronnie, were members
of the SFCC Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors. Cullens
became a member of the SFCC Foundation, Inc. Board of
Directors nine years ago and served as secretary, vice president
and president. "I see it as a privilege and something that Is car-
rying on a family tradition. Community work isn't something you
do because you want the glory, you do it because it's giving:
back to the community."

ITake The Front Pew!
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM.

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HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 1956

REUNION

SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2006

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Glenn Bergens

Hardee County School Board

District 4

Willing to take on critical issues such as making sure that all tax based budgets are
balanced. Keeping the highest interest of our school employees salaries and benefits a
priority, as well as seeking the highest amount of educational funding to directly benefit
ALL children of Hardee County.
THE FUTURE OF ALL OUR CHILDREN DEPENDS ON YOUR VOTE.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Glenn Bergens Non Partisan for School Board District 4.
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Stephanie Tomlinson &

Jeff Hanks Are Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tomlinson of
Wauchula announce the engage-
ment of their daughter Stephanie
Michelle Tomlinson to Scott Jeffrey
"Jeff" Hanks of Lake Placid, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hanks of Lake

Jeff Hanks & Stephanie Tomlinson

Plans are being made for a
Saturday, October 21, wedding at 2
o'clock in the afternoon at the First
Baptist Church of Wauchula.
Friends and relatives of the couple
will be invited.

COURTESY PHOTO

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without los-
ing your temper or your self-confidence.
-Robert Frost

SBBO DINNER REFUNDS AVAILABLE
If you purchased a BBQdinner ticket for the W. Keith
Weems Benefit Rodeo prior to the event and did not receive
a dinner, please contact Kelly Yeomans at (863) 781 -1637
if you would like a refund. You must have your ticket to
show as proof. We apologize for the mishap and
inconvenience, but the overwhelming response of sales
%were very much appreciated. oc8 3p

Tresses & Talons Beauty Salon
Will Be Closed
Fri., Aug. 4th & Sat., Aug. 5th
For your convenience, we will be open
Sun., Aug. 6th & Mon., Aug. 7th
S12:00pm-5:00pm
128 E. Main St 375-3750
Bowling Green, FL Than k yo u! 3753750
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ONE BLUE, NO PINKS

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith,
Wauchula, an eight pound four
ounce son, Casen Brian, born July
14, 2006, Florida Hospital,
Sebring. Mrs. Smith is the former
Stephanie Zuniga. Maternal grand-
parents are Steven and Annette
Zuniga of Zolfo Springs; maternal
great-grandparents are Manuel and
Beatrice Zuniga of Wauchula and
Roy and Margie Solis of Trans-
verse City, Mich. Paternal grand-
parents are Gary and Sophia Smith
of Wauchula. Paternal great-grand-
parents are James Watkins and
Hariet Watkins of Bowling Green.

Victory Praise Center, 132 E.
Main St., Bowling Green, will have
a Gospel Sing on Saturday evening.
Special music will be provided
by Hearts of Grace during the 7
p.m. service. Refreshments will be
provided after the music time.
Everyone is invited.

Holly's Sales &
Engineering
Darrell Davis Owner
(863) 773-6969
www.hollyssales.com
Computer Repair
Home Service Calls
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Bishop Earthquake

Kelley Visits Here
The New Vision Worship Center
will have a very special speaker
from Sunday through Wednesday
next week.
Bishop Earthquake Kelley is a
former boxer and now' v-T.ior pastor
of The Bridge of Hope Church in
Hollywood, Calif. He is founder of
a substance abuse ministry called
the B.R.I.D.G.E. and author of
"Heaven's Golden Harvest.
Kelley will speak and give his
testimony at the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
services on Sunday at the church at
2915 Schoolhouse Road (at the
corner of SR 64 and Schoolhouse
Road), Zolfo Springs. He will con-
tinue on Monday through Wednes-
day nights at 7.
Kelley is "living proof that mira-
cles still happen." He began taking
drugs at age 4, smoked marijuana at
the age of 6 and was introduced to
cocaine at the age of 10.
He has seen sorrow and victory in
his life. The 6'5" 300-pounder was
a boxer between 1986 and 2001. In
1998 he lost his son Scott, who was
shot and killed by carjackers.
In December 2004, Kelley suf-
fered a brain aneurysm and a near-
death experience to the point doc-
tors had given up hope. During his
"death watch" in intensive care, he
visited Heaven and talked with his
son, who" asked him to promise
never to stop helping people."
When he miraculously recovered,
Kelley returned to his ministry and
expanded it, leading the former
West Adams Foursquare Church
into the eventual Bridge of Deliv-
erance ministry.
Local folks have the opportunity
to hear more of Kelley's life story, a
journey from his Stamford, Conn.
childhood through the boxing world
to his Dec. 15, 1971 spiritual birth
and ministry.
Stop by the church Sunday or one
evening next week. For more infor-
mation, call Pastor Robert Blazier
at the church at 735-8585.

MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY!

Call in DAILY for a
short Bible message.
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When:
Where:

August 12th 10 A.M. 2 P.M.

Athletic Field Behind

Old Hardee Jr. High School

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Manicures
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Owner/Instructor: Kerri Bryant

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Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson
WHO IS THIS MAN?
Once long ago there was a man who said to His followers: "Blessed are
ye when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of
evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad: -for
great is your reward in heaven." (Matthew 5:11,12)
Who is this man who knows both worlds equally well, this present
world and the world beyond this one?
Who is this man who knows equally well the inner and outer parts of
the creature Man?
"But thou, when thou fasteth, anoint they head and wash thy face that
thou appear unto men not to fast." (Matt. 6:17)
"Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adul-
tery with her already in his heart." (Matt. 5:28)
Who is this man who dismisses the confidence we have in material
wealth and speaks of a better kind in a better place?
"Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust
doth corrupt and where thieves do not break through nor steal." (Matt. 6:20)
Who is this man who speaks with such authority? He does not propose
or suggest. He commands and'his demeanor is imperial. His statements are
the last word on the subject. There is no room for a higher, wiser, more pen-
etrating decree.
"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I
will liken to a wise man who built his house on a rock. And the rain
descended and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that
house and it fell not." (Matt. 7:24,25)
I have read the words of Socrates and the founders of the world's great
religions. But their statements do not come within a mile of the Sermon on
the Mount.
And I haven't touched on half the wonder of His words!
Who is this man who makes such preposterous pronouncements, then
works in my heart so that I agree with every one of them?
Who is this man who wins my allegiance by great sacrifice, then lives
in me to supply all the grace I need to actually live this way?
I say that it can be no other than the Man He claims to be, the God-Man
Jesus Christ. "Never man spake like this man." (John 7:46) No, and no man
ever will except those who belong to Him and exhibit His Spirit!

S"Yoli Co.
SFull gorvico Hair and Nail Palon

"Walk-Ins Woelomo"
767-YOLI (9654)
107 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula
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Cheerleading Coaches i
Needed for Hardee Youth Football League.
If interested contact
Leslie Forrester Cheer Coordinator at 767-0611.
S Season starts August 1S .
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ABOUT ...

Classifieds
DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon
RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional
word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents
per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box
numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid.

CLASSIFICATIONS:

Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help'Wantec
Houses
Livestock
Lost & Foun
MiscellaneoL

Mobile Homes
Notices

Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate
i Recreational Vehicles
Rentals
Services
d Wanted
us Yard Sales

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
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Classifieds

A/C ROOM UNITS (2) 1-110 and 1-220;
both work good, $75 each OBO. 781-
0384 7:27-8:3c

2004 FORD TRUCK, 4 door, 48,000
miles. 781-1062. 8:3c
'89 FORD F150 pickup, crew cab, 4x4,
5.0, AC, gooseneck and tag-a-long
hitch, many new parts, tires, brakes,
great shape. First $3,500 OBO. 863-
464-0917. 8:3-17p

1991 FORD EXPLORER, 4 WD, $2,000.
773-4762. 8:3p
2000 CHEVY SILVERARDO, 4 WD.
781-1062. 8:3c
2000 FORD FOCUS, 70,000 miles.
781-1062. 8:3c

13' WALO w/galvanized trailer, 9.4 HP
Johnson, 401 trolling motor, $1,300.
767-8822. 8:3c

Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech
"KEEPING YOUR PC HEALTHY" Phone (863) 781-9720
guglesiearthlink.net home.earthlink.net/-guglegrl
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S 600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661 FAX (863)784-7497
e-mail: jobs@southflorida.edu
SOUTH FLO LLEGE www.southflorida. edu
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR
Full-time, 10-month faculty position to teach Automotive -Service
Technology courses, primarily at the Highlands Campus (Avon Park)
beginning in the Fall term (August, 2006). Vocational certificate (or
equivalent) in Automotive Service Technology and a minimum of 2 yrs'
in-field experience is required. Teaching experience preferred.
Competitive salary and benefits including health/life insurance, retire-
mient, and sick leave. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, August 7,
2006.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I
(Highlands Campus), on SFCC's Web site, or at any SFCC campus/cen-
ter.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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LPN NEEDED for new buisness. Day
position, great benefits, competitive
pay. Send resume to: 119 W. Bay St.,
Wauchula, Attn: Terry. 8:3-1 Oc
P/T HELP NEEDED for medical office.
Flexible hours, great for a student or
semi-retired person. Apply at doctor's
office, 117 W. Bay St., Wauchula.
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HELP WANTED: General labor need
ed. Construction Mechanical know|
edge a+. Valid drivers license needao
ed. Call (863) 773-2213 for applicatior
and appointment. EOE/DFWP
6:22tf&
MERCHANDISER NEEDED for locai
mass-retailer. $10/hour. Contact,
Cindy 800-832-6755 x435. 7:6-8:31*

LPN WANTED
$35,36000 $38,89600
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for a
full time LPN. You must have never been convicted of a felony
or a misdemeanor, be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug
test and work shifts including some nights and weekends.
Applications may be obtained and returned at the Sheriff's
office, 900 East Summit Street, Wauchula, FL. If other arrange-
ments are necessary, call (863) 773-0304 ext. 211. Deadline for
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NOW HIRING

Heritage Inn & Suites
Wauchula/Bowling Green

For the following positions:
Housekeeping

Apply in person at Best Western
2727 US Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green
Tel: 863-773-2378

Drug Free Workplace. Criminal background
and driver's license checked prior to hiring.

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Peace River Electric C'oonerative. Iric.

P.O. Box 1310*Wauchula, FI. 33873 *(863) 773-4116. fax (863) 773-37379 www.preco.org
SA Toich

irsiont Fnergy' (C:por.ranLve ___

Peace River Electric Cooperative is actively seeking a
Remittance Processing Clerk

Our team-oriented company is growing and we need the help. We aren't willing to settle for
second best The candidates must poSses basic computer skills, good organizational skills, and
be detail orientated. Must be able to process energy bill payments, operate a postage machine in
efficient manner, provide cashier support, balance cash drawer, prepare bank deposits and cash
reconciliation sheets. Must be able to work on a schedule and be able to meet deadlines.

Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. has so much to offer and we work hard to be your
employer of choice. Take a chance and see if you have the "right stuff." If you are interested in
the position listed below, please pick up an application at any of our district offices, or download
an application from our website at www.preco.coop. We are looking to hire right away, so don't
hesitate to apply. If you have any questions regarding the positions, salary or benefits, please
contact Barry Terrell at 863767-469' or by email at barry.terrell@preco.coop.
Positions

Remittance Processing Clerk

Central District

(Wauchula)

Peace River Electric Nondiscrimination Statement

"Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PRECO) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative
means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Human Resources at (863) 767-4691.

To file a complaint of discrimination write Peace River Electric Cooperative,, nc, Director of
Human Resources, P.O. Box 1310, 1499 US Highway 17 North or by telephone at (863) 767-
4691. PRECO is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Peace River Electric Cooperative is a Drug Free Workplace. All selected candidates are subject
to a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check as a condition of employment.
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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
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
www.floresrealty.net

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SPECIAL OF THE WEEK *
Brand New House 3BR/2BA Home in Wauchula, 1 car carport,
Being Offered At $137,500.00 MLS 186216

Want Seclusion? Make your appointment to
take a look at this 4BR/2BA CB Home with
Central Air & Heat. This property has many
extra's like a 78x52 barn with horse stalls & an
unfinished office area. 2 extra outbuildings with
room for RV & Boat Storage, and lots more!
$425,000.
Nice Peaceful Community 3BR/2BA, 1,512
sq. ft. of living space, 1989 Mobile Home in
Downing Circle. $79,900.
More Premium Home Sites! Three 5 acre tracts
(FR-Zoning) located 2 miles south of Wauchula
off Johns Road. Property is cleared and good
paved road frontage. Reduced to $25,900 per
acre.
Home in Riverview-2BR/1BA Fully Renovated
Interior CB home with central air & heat on
100x125 fenced lot. REDUCED $130,000.
Duplex in Zolfo Springs-Great investment
opportunity 4BR/2BA total & Central Air &
Heat. Asking $149,500.
Move Back to the Country-3BR/2BA 2005
Doublewide Mobile Home on 5 Acres in Zolfo
Springs. Large front & back porch, pond, horse
stalls and a small workshop. Call our office today
for all the details. Being Offered At: $179,900.

HARDEE

Noey Adam FlI
Amanda Misho
Lisa Douglas

Great Home for a Great Price-Nice home for a
large family 4BR+Den/2BA, 1,892 sq. ft. heated
with in ground pool, 2 sheds, open area in the
rear, some private and chainlink fencing on 2.5
Acres. 1/3 mile from Lake Hendry. Located 6
miles east of Ft. Meade, Florida. MLS#:
183867-$249,000.
Spacious Home + Acreage-3BR/2BA, 2 Car
Garage, Large Home with large pole barn and a
fishing pond. New Carpet & New Paint. Plenty
of room for enjoying a country lifestyle within a
bike ride to town. MLS#: 184963. Asking:
$485,000.
REDUCED-Must See To Appreciate-Brand
New 2006 Doublewide 3BR/2BA, Fireplace, Very
Nice Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops, Big
back yard with oak trees on paved road. Call us
for all the details. Asking $89,000.
Wife pleasing brand new home-3BR/2BA,
2,000 sq. ft. of living area, Central Air & Heat,
Fireplace, Beautiful Kitchen with plenty of cab-
inet and counter space. Home is on 4.81 acres
with two ponds. Great country setting. Home s
still under construction. Call today for more
details. Asking $332,500.
Nice 2002 DW-3BR/2BA, 1,296 sq. ft. on 1
AC in Fort Green. Reduced to $92,000.

WE BUY HOMES & LOTS ANYWHERE IN
COUNTY TOP PRICE CASH. QUICK CLOSINGS.
Contact After Hours

Dres
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(863) 781-4585
(863) 781-3587
(863) 781-3247

John Freeman
Steve Lanier
Jessie Sambrano

(863) 781-4084
(863) 559-9392
(863) 245-68911
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Flores & Flores Inc.

Wauchula
505 N. 6th Ave.
(across from First National Bank)
773-6667

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WE NEED A person who is willing to
take charge and get the job done.
Candidate should have supervisor
experience as well as electrical/elec-
tronic knowledge, also have knowl-
edge and experience working with
construction and concrete. Will be
reasonable for service calls as well as
supervision of a crew while on the
jobs site. Please call 863-773-2213 for
an appointment. 7:13tfc
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST must
have experience & computer skills.
Mail resume to: RO. Box 1344,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 8:3tfc

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

ADULT EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Full-time, year-round, partially grant-funded position to assist with adult
education special projects, grant development and monitoring, and stu-
dent recruitment and retention. Associate's or higher degree required.
Experience in an educational setting and working with youth and/or
developmentally disabled programs preferred. Must have excellent com-
munication skills and desire to work with a variety of people. Must have
reliable transportation and knowledge of the community for extensive
travel within Highlands and Hardee counties. Valid Florida drivers
license required. Salary: $24,000-$26,500 plus a comprehensive benefits
package including retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave and
vacation leave. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2006.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I
(Highlands Campus), at any SFCC campus/center, or on SFCC's Web
site.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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AMBER T
REALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
THIS IS A MUST SEE! Executive 4B/2Bth, 2671 sq. ft.,
cook's delight kitchen, new roof, nice yard and all in a
family neighborhood. Listed at $205,000.
NEW LISTING! See this neat, well kept 2 or 3B/lBth
CB home located within walking distance of schools,
doctors and hospital; new shingle roof, double paned
windows, partially fenced, nice yard and 24x50 work-
shop with 2 roll up doors. $159,000.
GET READY FOR SCHOOL! You can walk to school
from this 2677 sq. ft. stucco home, recently renovated;
3B/2Bth, inside utility, fireplace. Make an offer today!
WAUCHULA HERITAGE HOME! Two story,
5B/2Bth, oak wood floors, brick fireplace, many more
amenities, located on 5 lots on corner in desirable loca-
tion; double carport, detached garage, 2 central A/C,
sprinkler.system; lovely, mature trees. $250,000.
Location Plus Charm! This comfortable 3B/2Bth home
has carpet/ceramic tile floors, new solid wood kitchen
cabinetry, double garage, nice yard with automatic
sprinkler system, almost new roof and A/C. $225,000.
Now is the time to buy this 15 Acres plus 3B/1Bth,.CB
home! Located just outside of town; metal barn; nice
oak trees. Make an offer today!
NEED SPACE? This 4B/2Bth home on 2.5 lots has 3397
sq. ft., 2 fireplaces, spacious rooms including family,
dining, living and 2 utility rooms; 12x15 workshop with
electricity. $250,000.
DON'T MISS OUT! Excellent location for this beauti-
ful country home on 2.5 acres; Mexican tile floors; mod-
ern kitchen; open floor plan; 4 B/2Bths. $395,000.
INVEST IN THIS large 3B/1Bth home located in quiet
neighborhood; yard with large oaks ; plus apartment
studio apartment in back. $100,000.
RECENT PRICE REDUCTION on this 4B/1.5Bth
home, inside utility, garage; located in family neighbor-
hood. Listed at $150,000.
WINTER VISITORS OR SMALL FAMILY look no
farther! 3B/2Bth D/W home comes with some furni-
ture, 12x20 concrete floored workshop with electricity
and water, nice lot with plenty of fruit trees. See today!
$126,000.
SERVICE YOU 4
SDORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
m ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743
: ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971

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Classifieds

SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED -
Class D school available. 800-615-
6430 EOE. 7:13-8:3c

16 YEAR OLD GELDING, $1,800; 16
year old mare, $2,400. 863-773-0459.
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MATURE WOMAN NEEDED as live-in
caregiver in exchange for room &
board. Lght housekeeping & cooking
required. Send resume to: Box "A",
P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.
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DIVORCE
BANKRUPTCY

$69
863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)

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AM-SOUTH REALTY

MAKING REAI;E.E'rAT, RREAL EASY"
An InpendentlyOwmed adOpeated MImno Col Banler Red Copoon

Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038
www.lambertrealty.net
Delois Johnson
2B/1Bth M/H, located on nice, large lot; storage shed.
Listed at $50,000.
6 ACRES, road frontage; large oaks, fruit trees, one
acre pond and 4" well; beautiful homesite or weekend
retreat! $110,000.
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.
SIX ACRES! Well, septic, and electricity already in
place on this 6 acre tract; beautiful, large oaks, small
creek runs through the west part of property; perfect
building site. $200,000.
10 Acres in Duette Area; property is fenced and has an
12" well. Call for details.
NEED A PLACE TO BUILD? This 4 Acre tract with 2
wells, electrical hookup, septic tank, fenced on 3 sides -
is ready for new construction or mobile home. $90,000.
IDEAL HOMESITES! One 5 acre tract @ $90,000 and
One 9.50 acre tract @ $171,000 high and dry; on coun-
ty 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.
Commercial corner lot; 90x1139, high and dry ready
for building. PRICE JUST REDUCED! $200,000.
4 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL property plus suite of
offices, fruit scales, outdoor workshop/shed, fenced;
located just outside of city limits. $198,500.

:AN COUNT ON
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAMS......781-2413
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK.781-1226
ASSOCIATE: RHODA McCOY............781-7230
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OCALA ANGUS, 6 months, heifer,
$450. (863) 781-2493. 8:3-1 Op

Miscelaneus

FREEZER CHEST, medium size, $150;
black futon, $100. Call (863) 328-4072.
8:3p
6 PERSON JACUZZI never used,
$2,000 OBO. 773-4503. 8:3p
24' ROUND POOL up and running with
deck. You take down. Make offer. 767-
9671. 8:3p

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21 HP JOHN DEERE lawn tractor, low
hours, year old, $2,000. 245-6565.
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1992 14X70, LOOKS LIKE NEW, 3 BR/
2 B. 767-8822. 8:3c

Help Wanted
Person with good communication skills, computer and book-
keeping knowledge, and overall great personality! Bilingual A+,
Must be willing to work on Saturday every other week. Please call
us at 773-5959 for an application. Or send us a resume to:
Wauchula Auto Mart
P.O. Box 1284
Wauchula, FL 33873
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HELP WANTED
DETENTION DEPUTY
$33,00000- $38,11000
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking Florida
Certified Correction Officers. Applicants must pos-
sess a current certification in Corrections and meet
the requirements set forth by the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement Training and Standards
Commission. Applicants must successfully complete
the personnel selection process set forth by the
Sheriff's Office.
Applications may be obtained and returned to the
Sheriff's Office at 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL,
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If other accommodations are necessary, call the
Sheriff's Office, 863-773-0304 to make arrangements.
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NEW FURNITURE
I 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,
S* 50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets $687 up,
50-TV Ent. Centers $167 up, 2 Pc
Queen Bed Set $297 up, 50-4Pc bed-
cks are found! room sets $387 up,3 Pc Livingroom
tables $97 up,
S100-Headboards $79 up.
::.HIGIHPOINT,, :. ..
FURNITURE ,
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North Sebring Florida
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot d4:2otre

70 OT 6HAEU

702 SOUTH 6 THAVENUE
) WAUCHULA ,FL 33873

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

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

781-3627
S375-2887
773-0575
381-2769

Donna Steffens
Donna Steffens

Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
OWNER MOTIVATED! This home has large screened 5-ACRESI Near Peave River may have river access,
front porch of this 3-bedroom/2-bath. It has privacy Includes a 1973 mobile home only $85,000 Wow!! Call
fence all this for just $159,000. Richard now or sooner!
REDUCED TO $168,000! 2005 manufactured home with OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT Don't wait to long this offer
3 bedrooms and 2 baths on completely fenced 5 acres .won't last long so Invest In this 2-bedroom/lbath Starter
w/pond and 12 Inch well. Comes with a Ford 1700 Diesel home located In Bowling Green. Reduced to $50,000 say
Farm Tractor! hello to ownership!

IF YOU LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS! Watch out! It's easy to
become a wild fan of landscaping at this Inviting 20
acres. It also Includes an older mobile home. The
scenery consists of oak trees to hang your hammock
and relax. See what the commotion's about! There's
more! Call for more details! $375,000.
CHARLIE CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK! 2BR/2BA mobile
home $45,000. Will not last long!! Call Donna.
3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH You'll enjoy in this 16 1/2 acres
with a doublewlde mobile home located on Golden
Oaks Road. $190,000 Call now!
BRING YOUR BIG SCREEN TV. There's room In this over
sized family room of this 3-bedroom/2-bath home In
Knollwood. This Immaculate home has tile floors, and a
large yard to go with it. For picture of enjoyabllity, call
Richard Reduced $220,000.
HIGHWAY 66. Commercial lot In Zolfo Springs. 100x155.
Call today $35,000.
THE SOUND OF NATURE! Crickets sing and the oak
trees whisper In gentle setting of this 6.5 ac of wood-
ed parcel. New Home site cleared. Brand new fencing,
deep well, pump, and power. $179,000 Escape now! Call
Dane.
NICE NEIGHBORHOODI 5 acre tract on Stenstrom Rd.
Zoned R-3, 18-20 lots. Close to Hardee Senior High
School. Call Dane REDUCED to $175,000.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY On 1.5 ac 285 hwy
frontage. Great location for new business or storage
units. Invest Now! $275,000. Call Donna with an offer.

2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH. You'll always feel good about your
purchase of this 2 bedroom 1 bath hom eon 2.5 acres
close to town. For only $200,000. Seeing Is knowing you
chose right! Call Richard at 773-2122.

ITS NOT HOW MUCH YOU HAVE... It's how you use it!
Leverage Into home ownership with this 2001 3-bedroom
2 bath Manufactured home on .88 acres. Priced great
for only $140,000 with motivated seller! Discover your
potential Call today

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYI Profitable restaurant located
In Fort Meade on Hwy. 17 In a great location, plenty of
parking, fully furnished and ready for new ownership,
steady Income producer! Owner very motivated to sell.
Call Donna WITH YOUR BEST OFFER!
PLENTY OF ROOM! Kids will love having their own creek
to play in! This 20 ac. w/10 ac of orange grove has
enough room for the horses and kids. $400,000.
NEEDS SOME ATTENTION! 3BR/2BA manufactured
home on 6 ac. For $72,500. Call today.
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS! 3BR/2BA concrete home locat-
ed within Wauchula city limits excellent location, close to
schools and shopping. $105,000
2-5 AC- WOODED TRACT Located in Golden Oaks on
Deer Run Dr. only $72,000. And 5-acres on Tall Oaks Trail.
$80,000.

FEATURES OF THE WEEK!
- 8.78 Acres on the corner of Nursery Rd. and Hwy 66. Look for the signs.
Call Donna! $158,000.
- 3 BR/2 Ba 2004 mobile home located with large lot in Bowling Green priced to sell!
$74,900.
- Great Building location 7.5 Acres with lots of oak trees only $150,000 call Richard.
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BUILDING MATERIALS window/door
frames, sinks, full shower w/seat,
double slider w/frame, much more!
863-375-2966. 7:6-8:3p

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 ModeCars &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.

WHERE A JOB CAN BECOME A CAREER
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
minimum of a HS Diploma/GED.

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SVCS SIL -
BA or BS/Health Related Field or EMT certified is pre-
ferred. CNA license with/5 yrs supervisory exp. req'd.
RN Night shift for our Skilled Medical Rehab Center.
Current License, assessment skills & dependability a must.
THERAPISTS PT/PTA/OT/COTA Current FL
licensure & exp is required. PT and FT positions available.
CASE MIANAGER BA in Social Work, Healthcare
or related field required. 3-5 yrs experience preferred.
RECREATIONAL COORDINATOR- Provides
on/off campus recreational activities for clients. Min., of 1
yr exp in recreational planning or exp with direct care spe-
cial needs population. BA preferred.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR- COTA pref. Exp in
Occ, Therapy or VOC activities required. Exp w/brain
injuries or special needs a plus.
C.N.A.- Current FL licensure & exp req. B, C, w/end
shifts.
UTILITY SERVICE TECH- Must be HVAC certi-
fied w/2-5 yrs. experience.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE-S ASST--- :Provide direct
,fare 'tqlients. C'shift:&;weekends.'avail. No exp required:

Apply at 1962 Vandolah Rd., fax resume to 863-773-2041,
or e-mail to annettedhr@finr.net. EOE/DFWP c17:27tfc

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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12x60 M/H, 2 bed, 2 bath, w/carport
and screen porch, small storage shed
Included, asking $40,000. Please call
Miguel at (863) 781-0049 will negoti-
ate for appliances. 8:3p
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE homes from
$450/month and up, plus deposit, no
pets, quiet family park, close to ele-
mentary school in Wauchula. Call
today (863) 698-4910. 7:27-8:17c
935 FERNLEAF DR., $30,000; 945
Buttonwood Dr., $25,500; 934
Evergreen Dr., $29,900. Riverview
Subdivision. (941) 627-2769 or (863)
412-8932. 6:29tfc

FREE 2-1 YEAR OLD RABBITS to
good home. Will sell new cages, food
and water dispensers for only $20 If
you need. Call 781-0514. 8:3p
FREE 3 YEAR OLD MIXED breed
dog, needs good home and room to
run. Call 781-0514. 8:3p
ADOPT A PETI If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
Is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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Classifieds

FREE 3 kittens,, 2 cats. 375-4984.
8:3nc
FREE longhaired kittens. 773-5831.
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GET 8-MONTH PROTECTION from
flea/tick Infestation. Ask for the Happy
Jack Novation protective band
with patented release. TSC Stores
(773-3456). (www.e-sttch.com)
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OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG, 2 yrs. old,
male, asking $500. Friendly to chil-
dren. Call Angel or Gabriel 781-3776.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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DESOTO COUNTY 80 acres will split.
$20,000 per acre. www.landcall-
now.com 1-941-778-7980/7565.
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Real Estate
1/4 LOT, VILLAGE OF Charlie Creek, 3
BR, septic tank, and 2 sheds, $18,000
OBO. (863) 375-9957. 8:3p
4/5 BR / 2 BA M.H., 10 1/4 ACRES;
deer-turkey, 1/2 woods, small pond,
$135,000. 863-381-4595. 7:27-8:3p
LOT FOR SALE. Briarwood Estates.
Price reduced. $43,000. Build your
dream home. 781-0601. 7:27-8:24p

WAUCHULA: 3 BR/ 2B 2904 Golfview :
Dr., $129,000; 5 BR/ 2 B 417 N. 9th
St., $80,000; 2 BR/1 B CBS, 2.5 acres
- 3863 Fussell Rd., $98,000; 2 BR/ 2 B
- 2044 Petteway Ave., $79,900. ZOLFO
SPRINGS: 3 BR/ 2 B 1260
Mockingbird (Charley Creek), new
a/c, $58,000. (941) 627-2769 (863)
412-8932. 7:27ffc

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
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HELP WANTED
Farm Credit of Southwest Florida, ACA, located in
Arcadia, seeks Credit Analyst that develops and ana-
lyzes all types of credit and financial information. Prepares com-
plete loan packages independently for mid-size to large loans,
completes all documents, including projections, prepares analy-
ses and makes the appropriate recommendations. Assists with
preparation of larger and more complex loan packages. Provides
assistance to loan officers or the credit administrator as request-
ed. The successful candidates must be at ease discussing finan-
cial and credit information directly with prospects and borrowers.
Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, business, or
economics and the use of various computer software.
Contact Emma Lee Scott,
Farm Credit of Southwest Florida, ACA,
330 N. Brevard Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266.
Email: escott@farmcreditswfl.com,

Fax: 863-494-6460.
AA/EEO, Drug-Free Workplace.

Needed for 79 bed SNE If you fit this profile and enjoy
working with the elderly, COME JOIN THE HARDEE
MANOR HEALTHCARE TEAM. NEW NURSING MANAGE-
MENT. Apply in person or by fax.
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
401 Orange Place Wauchula, FL 33873
PH: 863-773-3231 Fax: 863-773-0959 3
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107 W. Main Street
Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994

New Listing: Very nice 2BR/2B DW Mobile Home sits on 1/2 ac. and lot.
With 22x32 garage w/1/2 bath. Also screened patio. New roof in 05. Appliances
including washer & dryer. Mostly furnished. $95,000.
New Listing: 10 Ac. parcel. Fenced & Cross fenced has small country house
needs complete remodeling inside. $220,000.
Beautiful homesite. You can hide away in this approx. 25 acres of wooded
property with creek and Oak hammock. 'Call for more information.
New Listing: Wow this 3 BR-2B CB hqme is ready for new owners -New
roof, new central air & heat. House completely remodeled inside & out. All you
have to do is move in. $175,000.
We Have Buyersl We Need Ustingsl

Topsy See, Broker

Vanette See, Realtor Associate
Cindy Hand, Realtor Associatel
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NOW RENTING!
THE PALMS APTS.
ATTENTION FARM WORKERS
S ... 4 Bedroom Apartments unfurnished "
Located at: 701 La Playa Drive
Office Hour's: MoWh- 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 unfurnished
Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive
Horas de Oficina: Lunes y Viernes de 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
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)
Iqual Oportunidades de Viviendas

M .C. M.C. 2000 Realty
2000 505 W. Iiterlake Blvd.
SLake Placid, Fl. 33852
888-988-8839
S www.mchoy.com x
.k... 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
steve(amchoy.com

JIM SEE REALTY, INC.
206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873
Office (863)773-0060 Evening (863)773-4774
www.jimseerealty.com
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker

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For Rent Mountain cabin, Bryson City, N.C. Sleeps 4 to 5. Alarka area,
secluded, $500/week. Bring toothbrush. Call Bart
37 ac.- 1/2 pasture, 1/2 Hamlin on Swingle, micro irrigation. $14,000 per ac.
65 Acres Citrus 1/2 Hamlin, 1/2 Valencia. Good producer good micro system.
Commercial 4 Lots Hwy 17 $225,000. Bowling Green.
18.9 ac. Ft. Green, C-2 Zoning, Hwy 62 Frontage, frame home incl., $500,000.
160 ac.-120 ac. citrus/40 ac.woods. 2 wells w/jets. Lots ofrd. frntg. $14,000/ac.
House in Bowling Green. 4BR/2Bth on Big lot. $160,000.
57 ac. total. 38 ac citrus w/2wells, microjet and 19 ac. in woods $14,000 per ac.
5 ac. wooded, paved road, close in, 160'x1320', $18,000 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.
5 ac. Ft. Green area, view of phosphate lake, $21,000 per ac.
M --ooka PI?-. W

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Bring your horses or cows! 5 ac. partially fenced. 2,514 total SF, 3 BR, 2
bath, open floor plan, CBS.stucco home. Close to town. Deed restricted.
Call Mary Rollins to see! $294,100!
Recently remodeled home on 1.1 acres. 3 BR/2BA,.
new flooring and cabinets. 3 car garage! Asking $228,000
13.83+ acres of grove and house. This great property comes with an
adorable 1 or 2 bedroom, 11/2 BA frame house and pole barns.
Asking only $350,000.
Fruit prices are rising!
264 acres! 5 miles east of town. Includes grove and two houses.
Great investment! Call for details!
ONLY ONE 1 Acre tract REMAINING in a new development area.
Deed restricted. Asking $37,500.
Gorgeous 45 acre grove 7 miles east of town.
Great price at only $15,000 per acre!
Good home sites on paved road! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road.
Listed for $19,500 per acre!
83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two County roads.
S Currently zoned FR-1. $20,000 per acre.
1,800 ac. will divide. Starting at $12,500 per acre.
442.6 acres in Polk County. Grove, woods and pasture.
Build your dream house! 4.8 Acre deed restricted homesite. Large oak
tree on property with a 6" deep well. Listed for $99,000.
4.8 Acres. Beautiful homesite close to town. Good elevation.
Deed restricted. Now only $91,000.

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Mary Rollins
Joseph F. Smith
Robert Jones
Tanya Dubberly

Realtor Associates
(863)781-9495 Ben Gibson
(863)781-1851 Bruce E. Schackelford
(863)781-1423 John H. Gross
(863)781-3069 Jerry Conerly

Country Manor Apartments
315 State Road 62
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
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We are a 120 unit apartment property. At this time we
have 2 and 3 bedroom vacancies for immediate move-
ins for qualified applicants. To qualify, you must meet
our resident qualification criteria. We also have farm
worker units available.
We have dishwashers, stoves, washer/dry hook-ups, and
washer/dryer rentals (limited quantities), carpeting,
ceramic tile floors, large closets, and the 2/3 bedroom
apartments offer 2 full bathrooms. We have a car-care
area, a large playground, volleyball area, beautifully land-
scaped grounds, gazebo with grills, ample parking, and we
are a gated community. For more information regarding
your new home, please contact us at:
Country Manor Apartments
(863) 773-6640 or fax us at (8) 773-6679.: ,'
Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00
7:20-8:10c Equal Housing Opportunity

Joe L Davis

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I N C. REALTORS
(863) 773-2128

REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Kenny Sanders
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

NEW LISTING! This 3 BR, 2 bath, PRICE REDUCED! Frontage on
2 story home with wrap around paved county road east of
porches sits on beautiful Peace Wauchula. Excellent 10 ac. home
River, close to town. Includes 5acs. site with septic and well in place.
with board fences and guest house. Now $12,500/ac!
Many other extras, call for details. Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
$450,000! Suncoast Schools Credit Union.
Great buy on this home and extra Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes
lot in Sebring! 2 BR, 1.5 bath, CB and I office. $1,000,000!
home includes 2-bay metal garage PRICE REDUCED! Don't miss this
w/electric service & storage shed. opportunity to hae your own 5
Located across from Orange Blos- acs. on beautiful Peace River. Very
som Lk boat ramp. Adjacent close to Wauchula. Now $100,000!
75'xl25' lot included!. $175,000!
PRK REDUC D! Great invst-
Experience native Florida with this mjPR Ehltr e ati n "
23 ac. parcel east of Zolfo Springs! lar r l u o
Road frontage on three sides and la7r70 ow
plenty or trees make this property '' ~
attractive. Only $276,000! Serene beautiful homesites in the -
1.28 ac. vacant tract in apex where country await you! One 5 ac. par-
E Main St & E SR 64 come togeth- cel is cleared & pasture, listed for
er. 166' wide on west end & over $99,000. An adjacent 9.47 ac. par-
600'long on hwy. Zoned C-2. East of cel has a small lake (complete with
Wauchula, Hardee Co, Fl. $120,000! ducks) and 4" diameter well, listed
for $189,000. Seller will consider
Ready for your new home! Three 5 assistance with buyer closing costs.
acre tracts in western Hardee Co. BUY BOTH FOR $249,000!
Asking $100,000 each! NMake your 20 ac. Hamlin grove between Avon
offer today. Owners motivated! Park & Wauchula. Mostly young
I85..cs.nmedavelpmenlSwth trees, increasing in production with
si. W0.,rni .anEind micro-jet irrigation. $260,000!
usp 1 jf Jse. Bayside home in Englewood!
$622,00u. Located on deep water canal.
34.4 ac. Valencia grove with red & $1,075,000!
green jets. Good producer. 20 acs. close in to Wauchula.
$18,000/ac! Citrus, 2 wells. $220,000!

(941)737-2800
(941)725-1358
(863)273-1017
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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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FOR SALE 1 ACRE ZONED, home or
M.H. 1 mile east of Ona, HWY 64. 863-
781-7051. 7:27-8:24p

2005 COACHMAN CAMPER, like new,
30', $13,000773-3171. 7:20-27c

PARK MODEL, 1 bedrrom, central
H/A, furnished, $600 mo/$600 deposit.
No smoking. Golf course on 3 sides.
1/2 mile from university. 863-244-
9331. 8:3p
1 BR APARTMENT, Wauchula, $300
deposit, $550 monthly, plus utilities;
appliances, garage. 773-6944.
7:27-8:3p
2 BR / 1 BTH DUPLEX in Wauchula,
nice neighborhood. 863-781-3570.
7:20-27c

VERY NICE EFFIC. APT. 1 BR, fully
furnished, CH/A, shared washer and
dryer. No pets. $600/mo., $300 securi-
ty deposit. Includes utilities. 863-375-
4424. 7:27-8:3p
3 BR / 2 Bth, big yard, close to new
school and Wal-Mart, first month and
deposit, $800/month. 781-4216.
7:20-8:17p
ADULT PARK Crystal Lake. We have
RVs for sale and rent. Some can be
moved. 767-8822. 3:16tfc
ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh

BUSH HOG MOWING, very lowest
possible price. (941) 730-8180 leave
message. 8:3-31 p

College Books
used

Arts & Culture (Humanities I) $40
Vol. One Second Edition
Invitation to Psychology Third Edition $30
Physical GeologyW- Earth Revealed $25
Financial Accounting Fourth Edition $30
Algebra for College Students $30
Intermediate & College Algebra
Soil Science & Management Fourth Edition$25
Contemporary Marketing 2005 $25
781-9628 375-4797 c8:3,10dh

Citrus Removal Land Clearing
backhoe Work
Fond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Driveways pebble Rock, etc.

Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-0412
Agnet
158"17"9761

Classifieds

LAWN SERVICE tree trimming, weed
pulling, mowing, curbing. (863) 773-
0166. 7:13-8:10p
FRANK'S LAWN CARE Commercial,
residential, licensed, insured. Free
estimates. 781-7360. 6:29-8:31 p

Temporary or
Permanent
Personnel and
Payroll Services

BABYSITTING IN MY HOME, learn
and play. "Reasonable" Mon. Sat.
6:30 5:30. 375-9995. 8:3-10 p
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc

SOLUTIONS
Personnel Services
CONTACT:
ROBBY ALBRITTON

Payroll
Federal and State
Taxes
Deposits
Tax Reports
Worker's Comp
FICA
Year End W2's

159 State Road 64E., Zolfo Springs
(863) 735-9226

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Pay Rate: $17,595.34(8.46)-$23,086.62(11.10)
Wanted for the Hardee County Public Library. Applicant should
have knowledge of library procedures and techniques plus cleri-
cal experience, including filing. Willingness to work weekends
and evenings. Ability to push loaded book carts and handle
heavy boxes.
Computer knowledge required.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
County website:www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit applica-
tions to the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-
2154. Position closes at 5:00 p.m., August 10, 2006.
EOE-F/M/V/ 7:27-8:3c

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

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CROWN FORD SERVICE SPECIALS
The Works Fuel Saver Package $39.95
Proper vehicle maintenance is key to maximum fuel efficiency! Genuine
Motorcraft Premium Synthetic Blend Oil and filter change Rotate and
inspect four tires Inspect brake system Test battery Check air and cabin air
filters Check belts and hoses Top off all fluids.
Up to six quarts of Motocraft oil. Taxes and diesel vehicles extra. Disposal
fees not included in some locations. See Service Advisor for details.
Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 6/30/06.

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 SE WA S AND VAC.
WE SERVICE MOST MAKES AND MODELS.

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
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-2511. Several
weekly meetings. dh

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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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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc

SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN
Pay Rate: $17,595.34(8.46) $23,086.62(11.10)
Wanted for the Hardee County Soil Conservation
Department. General knowledge & some work experience
in agriculture such as (citrus, cattle, or truck farming).
Knowledge of mathematics skills. Must be able to learn the
use of operation of surveying equipment and transfer field
notes to maps. Computer knowledge is required. Must
have high School Diploma or GED. Complete job descrip-
tion posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net
Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department,
205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone:(863) 773-
2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154. Position closes at 5:00 p.m.,
August 11, 2006. EOE-F/M/V c8:3

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Help Wanted

Resthaven, Inc.
Job Description: Caregiver and Kitchen Cook
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Prior work
experience as a caregiver or a cook is a plus.
Job Availability: Caregiver shift work for 11 pm -
7 am and as needed on 3 pm 11 pm shift.
Kitchen Cook for 3 pm 11 pm, 7 days a week.
Also available Saturdays from 7 am 3 pm.
Pay Scale: Entry Level $6,40/hour. Pay increase
upon Board approval after 90 day probation
period.
Applications can be filled out in person
Monday thru Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.
863-773-6000.
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863-773-0727
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $23,673.74(11.38) $31,061.99(14.93)
Wanted for the Hardee County Office of Management & Budget
Department. Ability to establish and maintain working relation-
ships with Department Heads, employees and the public. Con-
siderable knowledge of office practices and procedures and con-
siderable ability to make independent decisions. Must have
extensive experience in.organizational skills, office environment
in business English and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and application forms posted on
County web site: www.hardeecounty.net.
Please submit applications to the Human Resource Department,
205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) 773-
2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154. Open until filled.
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handyman with 20 years experience
in home repair and general mainte-
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Estimates. 781-6479 781-6482.
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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

SATURDAY 9-?, 307 RIVERSIDE DR.
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WE WILL BE CLOSED August 5 25,
so shop this week with that in mindl
Kid's t-shirts for school and jeans,
$1.00; men's shirts, $1.00; lots of
girl's blouses, $1.00. THIS WEEKEND
ONLY! Edna's Place. 7:27tfc
FRI. & SAT., 7-?, 321 Riverside Dr.,
Wauchula. Girls clothes, odds & ends.
8:3p
SATURDAY, 8 til 2:00, 218 N. 10th
Ave., Wauchula. Dryer, table & chairs,
twin bed, computer table, plus much
more. 8:3p
FRI./SAT., 8-2, CORNER Minor &
Tangerine North Bowling Green. 8:3p
THURS., FRI., SAT., 8-?, plants, cloth-
ing, furniture, small appliances,
kitchen wares, tools, misc. 1928
Florida Ave., South. 8:3p
HUGE SALE: 3 FAMILIES, Sat., 7-2,
great bargains. A little of this and lots
of that. 3951 Murray Rd., Bowling
Green off Hwy. 17 behind Church of
God. Follow signs. 8:3p
THURS., FRI., SAT., 7-?, MOVING
SALE: Furniture, name brand clothes,
odds and ends, and much much
more. Follow neon signs from high-
way in Wauchula to the corner of Bay
and 1st Street. 8:3p
BIG YARD SALE: Thurs., Fri., Sat.,
2608 Bailes Rd., Zolfo up Steve
Roberts Special. 8:3p
BABY ITEMS, bed, crib, toys, etc.,
4276 E. Main St. 6 miles east of town.
Fri. & Sat., 8 to ? 8:3p
SAT. 8-?, ALL SIZE clothes, lot of
junior girls, furniture, knick-knacks,
misc. 1735 Louisiana St. 8:3p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-12, washer,
dryer, refrigerator and more. 1094
Downing Circle. 8:3p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 4709 N. Central,
BG. Knives, tools, Indian dolls, lots
more. 8:3p

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wrong with that? Otherwise
you sleep all day.

HOSPICE
OPPORTUNITIES
Discover a richly satisfying
and rewarding future where
compassionate profession-
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difference in the lives of
hospice patients and their
families every day. Join
Good Shepherd Hospice in
one of the following oppor-
tunities based out of our
Sebring office:
ARNP, Full-Time
Successful candidate must
possess a FL ARNP license.
Individual will provide primary or
consultative care to patients with
end-of-life issues. Good
Shepherd Hospice Is open to
flexible schedules with your
Input!
RN, Full-Time
Day Shift
Patient care nurse td provide
direct case management to
patients in Highlands county that
live in a home setting.
RN, Part-Time
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Flexible schedules available for
an RN wishing to visit hospice
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setting. Mon-Fri schedules
preferred.
Our team members receive a
competitive salary and out-
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including 28 days of paid time
off your first year, tuition reim-
bursement, retirement plan,
mileage and much morel
For consideration, please call
(800) 464-3994; fax resumes to
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Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Light One Candle
By Dennis Heaney
President Of The Chnstophers

CAN'T WE BE NICE?
A general loss of civility has caused us to be a society made up of indi-
viduals who are less and less kind to one another in daily interactions.
Watch the world around you for 24 hours:
When you stop for a cup of coffee be aware of how many people do not
express a simple "please" and "thank you" when ordering.
Listen at the grocery store to how few people take the time to,thank the
check-out person, or in a restaurant pause long enough to thank the waiter
or bus person who brings bread or p6urs water.
Or, my favorite, notice when someone holds a door and countless peo-
ple parade through without so much as even a nod to the kind door-holder.
I watched that happen to a man in a department store and it struck me that
people were so wrapped up in their own little world they didn't really see
him, even though he had just done them a favor.
How much time does it take to say "thank you" or "have a nice day" to
store clerks? How many seconds do we lose if we stop and hold the door for"
others? The horns behind us may honk, but if we took one minute out of our
1,440-minute day to let another driver turn left in front of us, is that a lot to
give up?
When George Washington was 16 years old, as an exercise in penman-
ship he copied the "110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company
and Conversation" that had been composed by French Jesuit priests in the
1500s. The first rule was, "Every Action done in Company, ought to be with
Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present."
The rule is pretty simple: Respect should be the operating principle in
all that we do. A "please," "thank you," "have a nice day" or "you're wel-
come" can express respect for others and, in a very few seconds, say you
appreciate what they have done for you.
If all of us made a special effort each day to be a bit more respectful of
every person with whom we interact beginning at home we just might
start restoring some civility to a world that sorely needs it.
For a free copy of "Say It With Love," write: The Christophers, 12 East
48th Street, New York, NY 10017; or e-mail: mail@christophers.brg.

FARM SUPERVISORS NEEDED SEEKING EXPERIENCED
FARMING/AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS FOR LARGE FARM IN
DUETTE. PESTICIDE LICENSE AND TWO PLUS YEARS AGRICULTURAL
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. BILINGUAL PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.,
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CANDIDATE. TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION AT 12955 CR
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY
404 LIBRARY WEST
GAINESVILLE FL 32611

Caring For The Terminally Ill

Gloria Herbert, a registered nurse
with Good Shepherd Hospice, pulls
her silver Toyota RAV4 into the dri-
veway of the Cowart residence in
Zolfo Springs. Today she will drive
between 70 and 100 miles visiting
her patients throughout Hardee
County. Before she's out of the car,
a small, white dog runs up to happi-
ly greet her arrival. After saying
hello to the dog and gathering her
stethoscope, blood pressure cuff
and paperwork from her car, she
goes to the door and is greeted like
family.
"Hello Gloria, how are you
Todayy" asks Evelyn Cowart, the
patient's wife. Since March, Gloria
has made two weekly visits to see
Glen Cowart, 79, a heart disease
'and dementia patient. She.sits down
at the family table to begin her visit.
'As Mr. Cowart is unable to speak
for himself, Gloria asks Mrs.
Cowart about Mr. Cowart's health
'since her visit the week before. "Is
he eating 25, 50, 75 or 100 percent

of his food?" she asks. "How is he
sleeping?"
Mrs. Cowart answers the ques-
tions but the conversation is easy-
going, more like friend-to-friend
than nurse-to-patient. During the
course of the visit Gloria takes Mr.
Cowart's blood pressure, listens to
his lungs and heartbeat, tests his
reflexes and discusses the new pup-
pies recently born at the Cowart
home. According to Evelyn Cowart,
Gloria Herbert is "just like a sister
to me."
Good Shepherd Hospice has been
a part of the fabric of Hardee
County for more than 16 years. In
its first year, the organization treat-
ed five patients. Currently, Good
Shepherd serves approximately 25
patients daily. Gloria Herbert visits
home patients while Amanda Holda
visits patients residing in nursing
homes and assisted living facilities.
"When people hear the word hos-
pice, many times they think only of
death, but that's not the case," said

Becky McIntyre, RN, Good
Shepherd Hospice site director for
Hardee and Highlands counties.
"Hospice care is about making the
most of life. We focus on managing
the pain and symptoms of our
patients' diseases and improving
their quality of life for them and
their families."
When patients with a life-limit-
ing illness are referred to Good
Shepherd Hospice. A team of health
care professionals and trained vol-
unteers are at their service. Good
Shepherd physicians oversee the
overall care of each patient. Nurses
provide home or facility visits to
determine if the patient is in pain or
needs other medical treatments.
Home health aides assist with
bathing and feeding. Counselors
and chaplains can help patients and
their families deal with the emo-
tional and spiritual sides of end-of-
life issues. And trained volunteers
can give the family caregiver a
break to attend to everyday activi-

ties, such as laundry or grocery
shopping.
In addition to the human side of
Good Shepherd Hospice, the orga-
nization also supplies patients with
the durable medical equipment they
might need to be comfortable, such
as hospital beds, oxygen tanks,
wheelchairs and walkers. The Good
Shepherd pharmacy dispenses pre-
scribed medications, and delivers
them directly to the patient's home.
"Good Shepherd Hospice also
offers a Hardee County-based be-
reavement support group for sur-
vivors," adds Mrs. McIntyre. "We
understand that families can need
additional support after their loved
one dies, and as a community-
based, not-for-profit agency, Good
Shepherd is there to provide that
support to our community mem-
bers."
After Gloria finishes at the
Cowart home, she says her good-
byes to the family, gathers her
things and gets back into her car for
the short drive to Ollen Crews'

home also, in Zolfo Springs. Mr.
Crews, 89, also suffers from heart
disease, and Gloria has been visit-
ing him since January. Gloria is
greeted at the door by Mr. Crews'
wife of 65 years, Lillie, and his son,
Alfred.
Mr. Crews is seated in the living
room in an easy chair. Nearby a
machine delivers a steady flow of
oxygen. Gloria again gets to work
asking Mr. Crews about his health
and how he spent his Father's Day.
Again, the visit is friendly yet pro-
fessional.
The patients' families speak high-
ly of the care their loved ones
receive from the staff of Good shep-
herd Hospice.
"We love it," said Alfred Crews.
"If we didn't have this, I don't
know if he'd have to go to a home."
Patient Ollen Crews also voiced
his appreciation of Good Shepherd
Hospice. "I think it's a fine pro-
gram," he said. "When the medi-
cines get low, they bring them right
out."

Evelyn Cowart agrees. "It's won-
derful," she said "Gloria is a big
help. She takes the time to talk and
answer our questions."
Gloria is humbled by her praise.
"I feel it's important to spend some
time with the families when I visit
the patients. They're a big part, of
the care," she reflected. "I also have
to take care of the family that takes
care of the patient."
Good Shepherd Hospice care is
available to all Hardee County resi-
dents, regardless of race, color,
creed, age, gender, sexual orienta-
tion, religion, national origin, dis-
ease diagnosis or ability to pay. The
costs of hospice care are covered
100 percent by Medicare, Medicaid
I and most private insurers.
Community donations enable
Good Shepherd to care for those
without financial resources.
For more information about
Good Shepherd Hospice, the ser-
vices it offers or volunteer opportu-
nities, call 863-402-1066 or visit
www.goodshepherdhospice.org.

COURTESY PHOTOS
Good Shepherd Hospice Nurse Gloria Herbert checks patient Glen Cowart's blood pressure dur-
ing her visit.
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APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning...................... 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
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 ....................1:00 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 k m
Morning -Worship- l.-l..:.; -i'00-am.-
Youth Fellowship....................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 am.
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 Predicacion 1:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m.
Jueves Serv, De Predicacion ....7:00'p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School I9 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 .................1...1:00 a.m.
Disciples Training .................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m.

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

BOWLING GREEN

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

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

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave. 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 ...................1 :00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
Martin Luther King and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
English Service .................... 1:30 a.m.
General Worship Service ..........1:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer 7:00 p.m
Wednesday Service..................7:00 p.m

CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 00 a;m.
Elening Worship.. 7 0)0 pm.
Wed E.enmng Worship _,, 7 00 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.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCII
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ...................... 1:00 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.

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WAUCHULA

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 CIIURCII
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... :00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CIIURCII
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ...................:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............ 11:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblic, 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 CIIURCII OF
TIE 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 CIURCII
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
METIIODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship' 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship...................1100 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386.
Sunday School 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 rE::.
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 CI.
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..............1 1:00 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.
JEIIOVAH'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.................... 1:00 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

WAUCHULA
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service.................... 1:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Mor. 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
9,12 N, 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................... 1:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training...............6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. -.735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................... 1:00 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..................1:00 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. MIGHAEL'S
CSlitVOUC1 RCH^. -
.....408 Heard Bridge-.4d 773.4089
Saturday Mas` (English) ..........5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish) ...............7:00 a.m.
(English) 8:30 a.m.
(Spanish) ................... 1:00 a.m.
(Creole) 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m.

SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting ................7:00 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m.

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

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

WAUCHULA

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.
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 1:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m.
WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service........... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service. .... 7:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.i.
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.
Eveniing 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 .......... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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.2
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.

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of {
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600
Sunday School...........'.. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship ...............7-9 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School ...... ...... .9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship..... ..... 11 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Service......... 7:00 p.m.

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

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ..........10:00 a.m.
Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m.
Pioneer Club............... 6:30 p.m.:
Servicio de la Noche......... 7:00 p.m.)
Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m.
Servicio .................. 8:00 p.m.
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m..

ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH
311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.'
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Training Union............. 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ...........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.

SEEDS
FROM
THE
SOWER

Michael A. Guido
Mener, Georgia

Florence Chadwick, the. first
womao., to swim the .English
Channel, waded into the water to
swim the Catalina Channel.
The water was cold. The
sharks were close. And the fog
was thick. After sixteen hours she
gave up.
Why? "If I could have seen
land," she confessed, "I might
have made it." Two months later
she did, when she could see hei
goal. 4
One of the writers of the Bibl'
knew the importance of keeping
your eyes upon the goal. He
wrote, "Keep your eyes ,or
Jesus." .
Keep your eyes on self an
you'll have doubts, keep you
eyes on circumstances and you'll
be defeated; but keep your eye.
on Jesus and you'll be safe
satisfied and victorious.

Have you ever
heard the saying "it's
easier to build a child
than to repair an
adult"? Although he
may not realize it, this
smiling young man
has a lot of growing
up to do. On the road
to adulthood he will
experience a variety
of situations,
conflicting emotions,
and the process of
maturing physically.
This youngster
will need mature
leadership and
spiritual counseling to
assist in his transition
from boyhood to
manhood. How can
he receive the
guidance he needs to
grow into an adult?
Proverbs 22:6 tells
us... "Train up a
child in the way he
should go; even when
he is old he will not
depart from it."
You can visit your
house of worship each
week to receive God's
training. Your family
will reap a lifetime of
benefits from God's
leadership and
guidance.

Sunday Moiday Tiesi;
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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
July 30, criminal mischief on Old Bradenton Road and burglary of a
conveyance on Hardee Street were reported.
July 29, Rafael Pena, 28, of 401 Lynn St., Bowling Green, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with trespass and driving with knowl-
edge of a suspended license.
July 28, Melissa Nicole Green, 24, of 1739 Webster Ave., Lakeland,
was arrested by Dep. David Drake and charged with disorderly conduct and
resisting arrest without force.
July 28, Samuel William Sink III, 38, of 1949 Peace River Woods,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Kevin White on a capias alleging fail-
ure to appear in court on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
July 28, thefts on Kelly Roberts Road and Locust Drive and a tag
stolen on Sunset Drive were reported.
'July 27, Clarissa Annette Wilson, 43, of 11171 Oleander Drive, Royal
Palm Beach, was arrested by Dep. David Drake on warrants charging her
with violation of probation (original charges two counts of obtaining prop-
erty by worthless checks).
July 27, Steven Junior Rodriguez, 19, of 4092 Dixianna Drive,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging
him with violation of probation (original charge possession of marijuana).
July 27, a 17-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Sgt. Lyle
Hart and charged with giving a false name to a law enforcement officer and
no valid license.
July 27, a theft on Airport Road and vehicle stolen on Cecil Durrance
Road were reported.
July 26, Jamie Erin Hasenmyer, 27, of 918 Hood Ave., Port Charlotte,
was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with posses-
sion of methamphetamine, possession of oxycodone, possession of drug
paraphernalia, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, resisting
arrest without violence and driving with knowledge of a suspended license
and detained on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (origi-
nal charge possession of drug paraphernalia).
July 26, William Royce Carter, 51, of 3289 NE 3001st Blvd,
Okeechobee, was arrested on Highlands County warrants charging him
with two counts of violation of probation.
July 26, Tia Winona Cook, 25, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave..
Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Ofc. William Gooding on Highlands
County warrants charging her with violation of probation (original charges
five counts of issuing a worthless check).
July 26, criminal mischief on Cross Creek Road and thefts on Austin

Golden Nuggets
By Lorraine and John Gillespie
Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula

MENDING YOUR MARRIAGE PART 2
1. Forgive any transgressions that you think your mate has done
;owards you.
2. Fill your heart with love for your mate. When the devil tries to fill
our heart with hate, rebuke the evil thoughts that pop up in your head.
3. Be patient with your mate; it may take time to get back on track.
4. Be kind to your mate; speak words of encouragement instead of
tearing your mate down to others as well as to your mate.
5. Do not be jealous of your mate. Jealously fuels anger and anger
fiiuls hate in a mariiaige; Angbr left to run rampant may fuel abuse or even
death.
6. Do not be boastful. No one likes a braggart. In marriage, no one per-
son should be put above the other.
7. Do not be proud. There is a difference in being proud of a job well
done and being so prideful that it puts off everyone around you.
8. Do not be rude. Sometimes family members treat their loved ones
worse than they do perfect strangers outside the home.
SA Golden Nugget would be to lift your mate up and your children,
speak good words, and do not tear them down with your words.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Bowling Green City Election Qualifying Period will
open August 7, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. and run until August
11, 2006, at.4:00 p.m. for the September 26, 2006 elec-
tion. Qualifying fee is $10.00 plus $18.00 election
assessment. Candidates may qualify at the City Office
during the above stated hours.
Pamela Northup
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Pursuant to Section 715.19 notice is hereby given thai the following property
will be offered for public sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest and
best bidder for cash only:
A 1984 KIRBWOOD house trailer, VIN Number FL4601002,
and the contents therein, if any, abandoned by previous
owner and tenant, Guadalupe Valdiviez.
On Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Crystal Lake Mobile Home
Village, 2407 Azalea Lane, Wauchula, FL 33873
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Lane, East Main Street and Griffin Road were reported.
July 25, Isaias Carillo-Estrada, 28, General Delivery, Wauchula, was
arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with possession of metham-
phetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license sus-
pended.
July 25, Steven Lawrence Tucker, 26, of 402 Pierpoint Road, Dresdon,
Tenn., was arrested on Manatee County warrants charging him with
domestic battery and violation of probation (original charge violation of an
injunction for protection).
July 25, a theft on South Road was reported.
July 24, Steven Garza Maldonado, 43, of 201 E. Main St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine
on a conviction for disorderly conduct.
July 24, a residential burglary on North Hollandtown Road, a business
burglary on U.S. 17 North, a fight on U.S. 17 North and a theft on Merle
Langford Road were reported.
WAUCHULA
July 28, a business burglary on U.S. 17 North and a burglary of a con-
veyance on North Eighth Avenue was reported.
July 27, Cindy Ruth Mastin, 40, of Will Duke Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with lewdness and indecent
exposure.
July 27, Meliton Lopez Gabriel-Lopez, 39, of 614 N. Ninth Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with trespass
after warning.
July 27, criminal mischief on South Seventh Avenue was reported.
July 26, Jose Jaimes-Rogel, 38, P.O. Box 1921, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and charged with domestic battery.
July 26, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Robert
Spencer and charged with loitering and prowling.

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July 26, a theft on K.D. Revell Road and criminal mischief on Martin
Luthei King Jr. Avenue were reported.
July 25, criminal mischief on South Florida Avenue was reported.
July 24, Alexander Jackson Jr., 23, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with
domestic violence battery.
BOWLING GREEN
July 30, criminal mischief on Maple Avenue was reported.
July 25, Richard McCumber, 19, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with criminal mis-
chief, burglary to a structure, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer
and driving with knowledge of a suspended license and also detained on
warrants charging him with resisting arrest without force and violation of a
domestic violence injunction for protection.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
July 30, criminal mischief on East Fifth Street and Lawndale Road
was reported.
July 29, a theft on U.S. 17 South and criminal mischief on Suwanee
Street, was reported.
July 28, James Ray Minton Jr., 11, Cody Way Richardson, 10, and
Chris Lee Minton, 14, all of 827 SR 64 West, Zolfo Springs, were arrested
and each charged with burglary and trespassing. Richardson was charged
with an additional count of trespassing.
July 28, a residential burglary on Parkview Terrace and burglary on
Vermilyn Street were reported.
July 24, criminal mischief on U.S. 17 South was reported.

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A Taste Of Asia

Asian

Vegetables

On American Soil

By C.J. MOUSER
For The Herald-Advocate
If you ask Faineng Yang what he does
for fun, you get a quizzical stare and then a
nervous smile. He is clearly at a loss for
words.
His wife, Mao Yang, answers the same
question without a second's hesitation ...
Nothing!" she says, and then she smiles.

The American Dream
Twenty-three years ago the Yangs came
to the United States bringing two small
children and a determination to find a better
life. Now, with five grown children, eight
grandchildren and a working farm complete
with Thailand chickens, they could not be
any happier.
The Yangs own and farm 10 acres of
land along Peeples Road in Hardee County.
It's so far off the beaten path that getting to
them is almost as difficult as visiting them
in their native home of Laos would have
been.
Up at sunrise every morning, seven days
a week, the Yangs tend to their crop of
Eastern vegetables, weeding around and
picking such tasty items as Japanese ginger
and Chinese cabbage. And, in essence,
bringing an Asian flavor to south Central
Florida.

Enduring Enthusiasm
Mao Yang is a slight woman with a
quick smile, whose hands bear witness to
the, lifestyle she leads. They.are hard-work-
ing hands hands that dart between plants
yanking out weeds with lightning speed.
Faineng Yang is proud of the work he
does and insists that he wouldn't be any.:
happier doing anything other than working
the land. "No one could pay me enough to
do what I do here. I work for myself,"
Faineng says firmly.
The Yangs, both 47 years old, plant,
weed and pick their entire variety of pro-
duce completely by hand. At a time in life
when most people tend to slow down a bit,
the Yangs are still going strong, and their
enthusiasm for what they do is astonishing.
"This is bitter melon!" Faineng Yang
exclaims, "It's good for you .. is cure for
everything! Even the leaves."

The bitter melon has been attributed with a
grocery list of medicinal properties that have
been tested and verified by research.

Faineng Yang works his farm by hand.
:Is good for blood pressure and dia-
: beits," adds Mao Yang, flashing her broad
smile.
A little research confirmed these claims
and then some. Over time, scientists have
verified many of the traditional uses of this
bitter plant, such as killing bacteria, reduc-
ing inflammation, killing viruses and even
cancer cells. It enhances libido, prevents
tumors treats diabetes, expels worms,
reduces blbod siugr,- alances hormone's
Sand the list goes on and on.
Using the sandy Florida soil, convention-
al fertilizers and a lot of work and sweat,

Faineng and Mao Yang have found their piece of the American dream by bringing Asian vegeta-
bles to American soil.

PHOTOS BY C.J. MOUSER
These rows of Asian long beans at the Yang farm seem to stretch into infinity.

thie -Yahbg~6lgff forthef i-ough exotic -pro ..
duce-o ',oiakei':a*tecen( iviirfg; and 'the list of
vegetables sounds a lot like a Chinese take-
out menu: Asian long beans, snow peas,

Japanese radishes, Chinese spinach, bam-
boo shoots and ThafTggplant;
Faineng Yang is good for a crash course
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Letter To The Editor

Keep 'One Nation Under God'

This Chinese cabbage looks similar to American green cabbage at first glance, but once picked,
the cabbage head is elongated and football shaped.

ASIA
Continued From 4C

in the vegetables he grows and what they
are used for, as he steps between plants and
picks samples to offer a visitor, such as the
white radish sweet or spicy, and neither
as bitter as the standard red radish grown
locally.
"These seeds come from Laos. This is
Laos corn," he says as he plucks an ear of
corn with purple husks from a mature corn
plant only four feet in height. "All these
seeds come from Laos or Japan or China,"
he notes as he gestures across the entire
vegetable plot with a sweep of his arm.
What:seeds Faineng Yang doesn't get
:from overseas sources, he collects from his
-.own plants and utilizes later.

Blending In
SThe Yangs both understand and speak
English in an effort to blend into the com-
munity. Their native tongue is called
S, Mong," and after 23 years in the United
States, Faineng Yang admits that while the
native language is still spoken between he
and his wife, their grown children only
speak a few words.
"We even forget some words some-
times," he says. "Have to think hard some-
times to remember a word." But what they
lack in communication skills they make up
for in the food they contribute to local
Asian restaurants and the farmer's market

in St. Petersburg.
"We go to the market," Mao Yang
describes, "and sometimes people come
here and pick."
The Yangs also grow lemon grass, which
is widely used as an herb in Asian, Thai,
Lao, Khmer and Vietnamese and Caribbean
cooking. It has a lemony flavor and can be
dried and powdered, or used fresh. The
stalk itself is too hard to be eaten, except
for the soft inner part. However, it can be
finely sliced and added to recipes.

What About Fun?
Mao Yang says in her leisure time,
which is sure to be limited, she enjoys
watching the news and occasionally will
watch an Asian movie in her own language.
"You can find them," she says, "if you
look."
Neither Yang understands the lack of a
work ethic in some people, and they
empathize with Mexican immigrants for the
hard work they do and the meager compen-
sation they receive.
Faineng Yang still struggles with what he
considers fun, and admits he enjoys fishing
but claims it is an expensive pursuit. One
has to imagine that his definition of expen-
sive would refer to lost time that would
have better been devoted to something
more practical.
Like farming.

-ducation is $ey

Teresa Crawford /

School.Board District II /

Competent, Conscientious, aod Committed
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In U.S. Pledge
Dear Editor,
This past week our representa-
tives voted 260 in favor to 167
against to keep ". one nation
under God ." in our Nation's
Pledge Of Allegiance. Now, this
issue, HR2389, will go to the
Senate for a vote.
How ironic, when we look back
upon all the documents that our
founding fathers created and see
how God is clearly in the forefront
of all of them. Our founders were
men and women of prayer.
Their faith played an inseparable
part of the fiber of their lives.
History reflects how much they
relied on God in the course of all
the decisions they made.
Each day we see the beauty of
God's creation... a sunrise, sunset,
the beauty of the sky, clouds, grass,
flowers and trees ... vastness of the
ocean, the birds, other animals or
the innocence in a child's eyes.
How then, can we consider exclud-
ing God from our lives, our coun-
try's heritage or future?
Never before in the history of our
country have we been at the cross-
roads we now face! There is no
longer any room for lip service
when it comes to where we stand in
our relationship with God. God
sees all, knows all, hears all and
can influence all.
Our relationship with God can be
very much like a husband who'
rarely communicates with his wife
and soon they find themselves
strangers in the same house! We
cannot exclude God and expect His
protection, guidance and blessings
upon our people.
In the Second Book of
Chronicles, Chapter 7, in the Bible,
God's promise to Solomon and to
us, has never been more appropri-
ate to our country and its leaders
than it is today.
God promised ". if my people
upon whom my name has been pro-
nounced, humble themselves and
pray, and seek my presence and
turn from their evil ways, I will
hear them from heaven and pardon
their sins and revive their land."
I was a senior in high school
when the words one nation under
God were added to our pledge.
Since then, prayer has been taken
out of our schools, the Ten
Commandments removed from a
courthouse and other issues have
removed our country further from
asking for God's blessings upon
our actions.
We have seen the faith fabric that
our country was founded upon,
slowly diminish, like the aging
process of a 90-year-old who is
gradually dying.
When our nation's leaders are
ashamed to acknowledge that God
is sovereign and we need His
divine blessings, guidance and pro-
tection, then we are destined for a
fall! And recently, we have had
more than our share! Prayer has
been at the heart of our nation dur-
ing every past war, national disas-
ter, major decision and rightly so.
As we sing "America The
Beautiful," we continue to ask God
to shed His grace on our country. In
"The Battle Hymn Of The
Republic," we speak about how
God's truth is marching on. As we
sing "God Bless America," we ask
God to stand by and guide our
country.
When I look at the U.S. currency,
it says "In God We Trust," but then
I ask myself, "Are we, as a nation,
really putting our trust in God?"

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Of Allegiance_
During my lifetime I have seen
how legislators' ability to bring
about consensus on decisions
affecting the overall good of our
nation has eroded. How bickering,
hotheaded and unruly disagree-
ments have often hampered pas-
sage of seemingly good legislation.
I've watched inappropriate pork
legislation being added to legisla-
tion that simply increases our
national deficit and has no place in
the bill being passed.
Also, when I see in the newspa-
pers where one legislator is casting
a vote on a piece of legislation for
an absent legislative member. I
cringe, because the absent legisla-
Sture hasn't even heard the discus-
sion, so how can they morally and
intelligently vote one way or the
other!
When individual parties, Repub-
licans, Democrats or Independents,
seek to win their own issues, often
at the expense of what is really best
for the nation's interest, they have
missed the mark in serving the peo-

pie.
With the world terrorism, eco-
nomic and social problems of our
day, we need to come together as a
nation! United, we can stand
against the opposition facing our
nation.
Regardless of your individual
position upon our involvement in
Iraq or Afghanistan, when I read
that our troops are dealing with
high temperatures of 122 and lows
of 111 in such hot, sandy desert
lands, I'm obliged to pray for their
safety, strength and endurance.
I served in the U.S. Air Force for
23 years, my son also served in the
U.S. Air Force for 23 years, and I
care about this country more than I
can ever begin to put into words!
Never in my lifetime can I
remember a time when our
Senators need to come together,
with one voice, to approve includ-
ing the words "One Nation Under
God" as a permanent part of our
Pledge Of Allegiance.
We need to honor the blood,
sweat and tear shed by the founders
of our Democracy and acknowl-
edge Almighty God who has made
all our achievements possible.
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Courthouse! ReportI

COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licenses
were issued recently in the office
of the county court:
Javier Palafox Vazquez, 21,
Dover, and Margarita Bautista
Sanchez, 21, Dover.
Thomas Albert Deemer, 23,
Wauchula, and Sheena Leigh
DeVane, 20, Wauchula.
Kaviab M. Phillips, 30, Wau-
chula, and Rebecca Rivera, 30,
Wauchula.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Jerry and Jackie Johnson vs.
Jimmy Boyette, default judgment.
Jamal A. Jones vs. Eric Climo,
judgment.
Wauchula State Bank vs. Binky
I. and Justina M. Graham, judg-
ment.
Wauchula State Bank vs. Regina
Ward and Jenell Ward, judgment.
First Resolution Investment
Corp. vs. Tony R. Crawford, de-
fault judgment.
Mideland Fundingncc-2 Corp.
vs. Darlene Daniels, order approv-
ing stipulated settlement.
Palisades Collection LLC vs.
Deanne Powers, order approving
stipulated settlement.
Surf Consultants Inc. vs. Hazel
Gibbs, order approving stipulated
settlement.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs.
Enrique Rodriguez, order.
Capital One Bank vs. Pamela J.
Staton Johns, judgment execu-
tion withheld.
Adventist Health Systems Sun-
belt Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital
Heartland vs. Bernestine McLeod,
judgment.
Wauchula State Bank vs. Sophia
Alamia, default judgment.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Tia Winona Cook, resisting arrest

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PUBLIC NOTICE

On July 11, 2006, the Federal Highway Administration
granted location and design concept acceptance for the
following Federal Aid project:

Financial Project ID Number: 412631-1-22-01
Federal Aid Project ID Number: N/AX
Project Limits: State Road 35 (US 17) from the DeSoto
County Line to 3rd Avenue in Hardee County
Project Description: The Florida Department of Trans-
portation (FDOT), in consultation with the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), is proposing to widen State Road
35 US 17) to a four-lane divided roadway from the DeSoto
County Line to 3rd Avenue in Zolfo Springs, a distance of
approximately 10.8 miles. The recommended improve-
ments include new bridges over Charlie Creek and Alligator
Branch and a new alignment in Zolfo Springs along the rail-
road/Oak Street corridor. Stormwater management im-
provements will be made along the corridor to address
high groundwater/flooding issues.

This project will now proceed to the next phase of devel-
opment. 8:3c

Vista Publica

El pasado 11 julio del 2006 la Administraci6n Federal de
Carreteras aprob6 la localizaci6n y el concept del diseio
para el siguiente proyecto de ayuda federal:

Niamero de Financiamiento del proyecto: 412631-1-22-01
Numero de identificaci6n de ayuda federal: N/A
Ubicaci6n del Proyecto: Carretera Estatal 35 (US 17)
desde Linea de Condado de DeSoto hasta la Tercera
Avenida en el Condado de Hardee.
Descripci6n del proyecto: El Departamento de
Transportaci6n de la Florida (FDOT), con la ayuda de la
Administraci6n Federal de Carreteras (FHWA) a propuesto
el ensanchamiento de la carretera estatal 35 (US 17) a cua-
tro send divididas desde la Linea de Condado de DeSoto
extendiendo hacia el norte hasta la Tercera Avenida en
Primaveras de Zolfo, una distancia de aproximadamente
10.8 mills. Estas mejoras de la carretera tambien incluye
las mejora de los puentes sobre "Charlie Creek" y el
"Alligator Branch" y un nuevo alineamiento por la cuidad de
Zolfo Springs a lo largo de la via de el tren y la carretera
"Oak Street". Mejoras al servicio de drenaje seran hechas
a lo largo del proyecto eliminando problems de aguas
estancadas o inundaciones.

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without force, 20 days in jail with
credit for time served (CTS) and
concurrent with any other sentence,
$315 fine and court costs and $100
public defender fees placed on lien.
Barbara Lee Hassell, battery,
placed in pre-trial diversionary pro-
gram.
Julia Leann Kellog, violation of
Florida litter law and violation of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia), 60,
days CTS and concurrent with
criminal traffic sentence, $315 fine
and court costs and $100 public
defender fees added to outstanding
fines and fees and placed on lien.
Tony Perez, domestic battery,
probation one year, no contact with
victim, mental health evaluation
and treatment, $667 fine and court
costs, $60 investigative costs.
Ronald Boyd, petit theft and
resisting arrest without force, not
prosecuted.
Edwin Donald Chancey, trespass,
adjudication withheld, $190 court
costs.
Daniel Matthew Dixon, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, estreat-
ed bond.
Carolyn Johnnie Faulk, violation
of a domestic violence injunction
for protection, not prosecuted.
Brenda Henry, two counts
domestic assault, placed in pre-trial
diversionary program.
Stephen Chevo Rodriguez,
domestic assault and disorderly
intoxication, 60 days .CTS, $315
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees.
Kristen Lenore Strickland, petit
theft, adjudication withheld, proba-
tion six months, substance abuse
evaluation and treatment, no con-
tact with victim, random drug
screens, $315 fine and court costs,
$90 investigative costs.
Julio Vasquez Fabian, domestic
battery, estreated bond.:
Victorino Cati, violation of pro-
bation (original charge violation of
a domestic violence injunction for
protection), probation revoked, 90
days CTS, outstanding fines and
fees placed on lien.
Jimmy Jones, violation of proba-
tion (original charges retail theft
and resisting a merchant), proba-
tion revoked, 120 days CTS and
concurrent with felony sentence,
outstanding fines and fees placed
on lien.
Jesus Venegas Montoya, viola-
tion of probation (original charges
possession of marijuana and pos-
.sessioui of drug paraperAalia), p,,
bation revoked, 90 days CTS, out-
standing fines and fees placed on
lien.

Wheeler Inc. vs. Custon Craft
Modulars Inc. and M. James
Godwin, voluntary dismissal.
Carol Donahue Gargus and DOR
vs. Kellie Marie Hernandez, child
support order.
GMAC Mortgage Corp. d/b/a
Ditech.com vs. Alice Faye Lee,
voluntary dismissal.
Victor L. Parker vs. James R.
McDonough and the state Depart-
ment of Corrections, appeal on
petition for review of inmate situa-
tion denied.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty

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.
Julian Galvez-Marquez, DUI,
probation one year, license sus-
pended six months, ignition inter-
lock six months, DUI school, eval-
uation, no alcohol or bars, $885
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $60 investigative
costs, 50 hours community service.
Patrick Michael Craig, driving
while license suspended (DWLS),
10 days-suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Julia Leann Kellogg, violation of
probation (original charge DWLS),
probation revoked, 60 days CTS,
outstanding fines and fees placed
on lien.
Rushin Dealsalaam Ellison,
DWLS, 20 days suspended,
$330 fine and court costs.
Jose Manuel Juarez, DUI and
DWLS, 12 months probation,
license suspended six months, DUI
school, evaluation, no alcohol or
bars, $662.50 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
investigative costs, 60 hours com-
munity service.
Nelson Ferro, DWLS, 20 days -
suspended, $330 fine and court
costs.
Charlotte Bivens French, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
reckless driving), probation re-
voked, 45 days,

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court:
Marivelle Saldivor o/b/o minor
child vs. Marco Huerta, petition for
injunction for protection.
Kendra Lymon vs. Thomas Cox,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Maria Cervantes and Juan A.
Cervantes, divorce.
Alice Davis o/b/o minor child vs.
Jerry Dale Litton Sr. o/b/o minor
child, petition for injunction for
protection.
Ruth Calderon and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Juan Venegas, petition for child
support.
Edna Hall Morris and DOR vs.
Delbert E. Ward Jr., petition for
child support.
Rebecca N. Hawk and DOR vs.
Myron Lorenzo Refoure Jr., inter-
state petition to enforce child sup-
port order.
C.T. Gordon Enterprises Inc.
d/b/a Sunshine Homes vs; William
G. Randall and Kate L. Randall,
petition to foreclose mortgage.
Artemio Ibarra and Linda C.
Ibarra, divorce.
Paula Rodriguez DeLaCruz and
DOR vs. Thomas Alvarado, peti-
tion for child support.
Santos Veronica Ybarra and
Chris Ybarra, divorce.
Maria Isabel Hernandez vs. Jose
Jaimes Rogel, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
SanJuanita Esquivel and Carlos
Esquivel, divorce.
Jimmy Morris and Brigitte E.
Morris, divorce.
Amye Gause Pelham and Terry
Lamar Pelham, divorce.
Linda L. Rogers vs. Donald T.
Rogers, child support order termi-
nated.
Ramon A. Romero and Rose O.
Romero, divorce.
Jeanie L. Rosenberg and George
Irwin Rosenberg, divorce.
Cynthia Ann Trevino and Noah
Anthony Trevino, divorce.
GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Mark
J. Long, Bettysue B. Long and
Krystal Ramonia Carter, voluntary
dismissal.
Ofelia D. Juarez and DOR vs.
Cynthia S. Short, amended child
support order.
Sylvia Regina Outley and DOR
vs. John Mosley Jr., amended child
support order.
Louis C. Smith vs. State of
Florida, order denying appeal of
circuit court decision on petition
for review of inmate situation.
Billy Joe Griffis vs. Susie Ann
Griffis Lambert, modification of
child support.
Deborah Davis Humes and
Richard Alvis Humes, divorce.
Maricela Hernandez and DOR
vs. Antonio Cabrera, child support
order.

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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.
Samuel Dean Alamia, felony
DWLS, six months in jail CTS, do
no driving, $495 fine and court
costs and $115 public defender fees
placed on lien.
Shanoh Armstrong, violation of
probation (original charge uttering
a forged instrument), probation
restored and continued.
Angel Rodriguez Castro, viola-
tion of probation (original charges
possession of cocaine with intent to
sell and possession of drug para-
phernalia), violation affidavit with-
drawn, probation continued.
Bryan Grady Cumbee, violation
of probation (original charge grand
theft auto), probation restored and
continued.
Owen Faulk Jr., litter over 500
pounds of commercial hazardous
material, not prosecuted, trans-
ferred to county court with filing of
misdemeanor charge.
Jimmy Jones, violation of com-
munity control house arrest
(original charge felony DWLS),
probation revoked, six months in
jail CTS, fines and fees placed on
lien.
Guadalupe Maldonado, violation
of community control (original
charge possession of methampheta-
mine with intent to sell), probation
revoked, six months in jail CTS,
outstanding fines and fees placed
on lien; petit theft, transferred to

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Dear HHS Class of 2006 Graduates:
This letter is a reminder that Friday, September 1, 2006, is the deadline to apply for our Foundation's
scholarship money.
While you and your fellow class members were in elementary school, the Hardee County Education
Foundation sponsored a fundraising event that gives you an opportunity for some additional scholarship
money as you further your education after high school. This money was raised by parents, community
members, andlocal businesses. As the Class of 2006, you are the second group of graduating seniors who
will receive the benefits from this money.
To receive the money that was raised and invested requires that you must have:
1. graduated from Hardee Senior High School with the Class of 2006,
2. attended the Hardee County School System for 8 years or more. They do not have to be in
consecutive years, and
3. now be pursuing a college, trade, or technical school education after high school.
Unfortunately, if you do not meet all three of these requirements then you will not be eligible for these
funds. After September 1, all the available money will be divided equally among the seniors who do qualify.
In an effort to process your application, complete and return the following information. You must
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institution verifying your eligibility.
institution verifying your eligibility.

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Student Name:
1Student Social Security Number:
ITelephone Number:
Name of Post Secondary Institution:
Complete Address of Institution's Business or Financial Aid Office:
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Debra Daggett, contact person
Hardee Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1678
Wauchula, FL 33873
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Basey, James
Benavides, Jarrett
Burrus, Christie
DeSantiago, Rita

Garza, Marcus
Gicker, Joseph
Hall, Micaela
Jarnagin, Brett
Mahoney, Rebekah

McClenithan, Brenton
Minegar, Michael
Moore, Daniel
Olliff, Walter
Reyes, Evelyn

Sanders, Jessie
Sanders, Kevin
Shackelford, William
Sosa, David
Thomas, Courtney
Timmons, Ashley
Weed, Jessica

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county court; burglary of dwelling,
not prosecuted.
Eli Mariner Jr., possession of a
firearm by a felon and possession
of marijuana, three years minimum
mandatory Florida State Prison,
$495 fine and court costs placed on
lien.
Jose Jesus Miranda-Perez, pos-
session of methamphetamine and
felony DWLS, two years drug
offender probation, license sus-
pended two years, no alcohol or
drugs, curfew, random drug
screens, warrantless search and
seizure, substance abuse evaluation
and treatment, no weapons or
firearms, $495 fine and court costs,
$190 public defender fees.
Jessica Dawn Norman, posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, not
prosecuted, transferred to county
court with filing of misdemeanor
charges.
Christopher Shannon Reas, vio-
lation of community control (origi-
nal charge felony battery), commu-
nity control revoked, 122 days
CTS, unpaid fines and fees placed
on lien.
Melissa Bree Todd, possession of
methamphetamine and possession
of drug paraphernalia, not prose-
cuted.
Elmer Toth, violation of proba-
tion (original charges felony
DWLS and altering license plate
validation sticker), probation
amended-to complete 40 hours
community service in lieu of out-
standing fines and court costs.
Steven L. Tucker, violation of

community control (original charge
fleeing or attempting to elude a
police officer), community control,
two years probation, concurrent

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transferred to Tennessee.
Darren Lee Youngblood, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, trans-
ferred to county court; possession
of cocaine, not prosecuted.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Raymond Reyna to Emilio and
Anna M. Juarez, $27,000.
Claude-BJ Wilson Inc. to White;
Grove LLC, $108,000.
Ray and Nelwyn B. Bolin to,
Alexander Rafael Valverde (two.
properties), $415,200.
Raul Valdes and Aimara
Rodriguez to Isidro Acosta and:
Marizita Bayola, $286,000.
Roberto and Gilda Rivera to
Thomas and Stephanie Aguilar,
$88,000.
Wayde E. Lovelace as trustee to
Silver Kings LLC, $169,000.
James E. and Katherine White
and Claude E. and BettyJo Wilson
to White Groves LLC, $216,000.
James E. and Katherine White to.
White Groves LLC, $108,000.
James A. Messana to BP Farms
LLC, $1.675 million.
Robert C. and Stephanie A.
Elsberry to Camil Camili,
$275,000.
Stephen Louis and Jeannie Faye
Patrick to Jane Davis-McGurgan,
$174,220.
Gloria Harris Delaney to
Rigoberto and Maria D. Olmos,
$30,000.
Scott Harris Delaney to
Rigoberto and Maria D. Olmos,
$30,000.
3B Housing LLC to Encarnacion,
Ledezma, $24,000.

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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
Building Operations Are Under
Way Here: There is considerable
building and repair work going on
in this vicinity, according to R.E.
Finney, president of the Finney
Lumber Co., who points out a num-
ber of projects under way. Percy
Carlton is completing his six-room
house at the northwest edge of the
city limits, plastering the interior
and completing what will be a mod-
ern and attractive home.
Work is nearly finished on the
home of City Tax Assessor Wiley
Smith, who has completely remod-
eled his home and made the corer
lot where it is located very attrac-
tive. The Wauchula Ice and
Canning Co. built an up-town stor-
age house for ice and occupied it for
the first time yesterday. It is in front
of the Advocate office on Seventh
Avenue.

Woman Is Killed, Man Hurt In
Auto Mishap: Mrs. Sallie Regan,
74, and her son, J. Frank Regan,
suffered severe injuries in an auto-
mobile accident about 12 miles east
of Wauchula last Friday night. The
accident took place about 7 p.m.
Friday night as the couple was en,
route to Lakeland from Sebring,
where they lived: The automobile
left the highway on the curve at the
Big Charlie Bridge, landed on the
radiator, then turned over and broke
a telephone pole in two as it struck

the ground.
Both occupants were thrown
clear of the machine and George D.
Huss, who was passing, picked
them up and rushed them to
Wauchula, where they were treated
by Dr. A.A. Poucher, local physi-
cian. Mrs. Regan had both arms
broken and was hurt about the head
and internally. She died at 11:30
p.m. Friday. Frank Regan suffered
severe lacerations to the face and
was moved to Lakeland Hospital
Saturday and the hospital says he is
improving.

Bowling Green Will Entertain
Thursday: All ex-servicemen in this
section have been invited to gather
at Bowling Green springs, south-
west of Bowling Green next
Thursday, August 6, at which time
the annual supper and entertain-
ment is planned. Such well known
chefs as Josh Albritton, Clyde
Ratliff, Mitch Durrance, K.
Surrency and others have charge of
arranging the food and program.
Chicken pilau, swamp cabbage,
pickles, coffee and other delicacies
are to be prepared,, and all ex-ser-
vicemen are invited t6 be on hand.
All members of the Legion are
especially urged to attend, and a
few friends have also been invited
to take part. A good time is assured.

50 YEARS AGO
Girl Rasslers Slated August 10:
Two attractive girl wrestlers will
clash in Wauchula Friday night,
Aug. 10, at the Cucumber Expo-
sition grounds in a program spon-
sored by the Wauchula Kiwanis
Club. Another match has been

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wrestlers as well. The rasslers are
from the stable of Cowboy Luttrall,
a Tampa promoter.
Last spring the Kiwanis club
staged a wrestling program that
drew a big crowd, although an
injury forced the cancellation of the
woman's match. The club's contract
for next Friday night contains a
money-back clause with the pro-
moter in the event the girl wrestlers
do not show up. Since the advent of
TV, wrestling has undergone a
revival of public interest, with espe-
cial emphasis on girl wrestlers.

Sheriff's Office Asks Reports On
Loitering: A rash of breaking and
entering and thefts of farm equip-
ment batteries and home water sys-
tems has prompted Sheriff Odell
Carlton to ask the aid of the public
in reporting promptly any suspi-
cious loiterings or strange individu-
als. Recently seven storage batteries
have been stolen from farm tractors
or watering systems engines. Two
home watering systems have been
stolen as well.
Last Thursday night Smith's
Drive-In at the Wauchula State
Farmers Market was entered. The
thief broke into a juke box and got
nearly five dollars in change, plus
cigarettes, chewing gum and beer.
John Ingraham, 28, is being held in
default of $1,000 bond on a charge
of breaking into the drive-in.

Aquatic Show Set For August 9:
Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 4:30 p.m.,
has been set as the date for 'the
aquatic show, to be given in con-
nection with the summer swimming
program. This week, water show
rehearsals are being held in the
afternoon, with dress rehearsal set
for Aug. 7. <
All participants of the swimming
program will take part in the show.
Beginners, under the direction of
Dorothy Pendarvis and Judy Juck-
nath, will demonstrate the prone
float, the jellyfish float and the tur-
tle float: The swimmers under the
direction of Mr. Rooney and David
DeLille will feature in a water bal-
let. The lifeguards will be demon-
strating several different techniques
in life saving and water safety.

25 YEARS AGO
Jim Byrd Files Lawsuit Against
Commissioners: James C. Byrd of
Bartow has filed a suit against the,

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Hardee County Commission for
denying an addition to his Piney
Oaks Estates subdivision last
month. In the suit, filed last
Thursday by his attorney, C.A.
Boswell Jr., Byrd seeks the court's
review of the commission's final
ruling on July 2 denying approval
of his subdivision's plans.
He claims the commission denied-
the proposed 14 one-acre lot subdi-
vision, which is just west of
Wauchula, south of R. Kazen Road
and east of C.H. Griffin Road,
because of inadequate drainage.
This was in spite of the fact that all
of the professional engineers
involved testified to the adequacy
of the drainage plans for the subdi-
vision.

Local Teachers Seek Substantial
Pay Raise: The teachers' union
made a salary proposal increase
Wednesday of last week to the
School Board that began with a
12.5 percent raise for beginning
teachers and escalated to 21.2 per-
cent for teachers with a continuing
contract and 16 years of experience.
The teacher negotiators said the
reason for the proposal for greater
increases for teachers who had been
here longer was because the loyal
people were losing out. Linda
Klein, spokesperson for the group,
said the beginning teacher salaries
were more competitive with Hardee
County about 18th in the state. The
top salary for loyal teachers is about
44th in the state.

Negron Sought By Creditors
After Leaving Town Recently: Has
anyone seen Victor Negron? His
creditors are wondering where he's
gone. There were hints earlier this
year that Negron, the operator of
All Motors, which sold American
Motors, Jeeps and Renault vehicles
was not doing very well financially.
One of his salesmen said he quit
about a month ago because they
were not selling many cars.
Then suddenly, on Monday of
last week, Negron turned up miss-
ing. No one answered the telephone
at his place of business on East
Main Street in. Wauchula, and the
doors were found locked. Once
Glenn S. Slaughter, owner of the
building, got inside he said he
found it stripped of everything he
had left there for Negron to use. He
is currently in the process of filing a
criminal complaint against Negron
for the theft of automotive tools,
parts and equipment as well as
office equipment.

:10 YEARS AGO
ZSPDI Wins Grant: 'GdodrnieWS,'!

long civerdue, seems to be heading
Zolfo Springs' way of late. In addi-
tion to a recently-announced $1
million gift from the state
Legislature to straighten out its
sewer plant mess, the town has
learned of a $168,000 federal grant
to help put more patrolmen on its
streets. Police Chief Charles
Tillman applied for the funding sev-
eral Weeks ago, and has received
notice that the town's request was
approved.
The' money will come from the
U.S. Department of Justice, under
its COPS Universal Hiring Grant.
The federal government established
the funding source in response to
rising crime rates across the nation,
hoping the money will promote
community policing, giving the
poor law enforcement departments
a much-needed shot in the arm.

Peace River Center Earns Re-
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for Personal Development Inc.
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performance against national stan-
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organization's clients that they can
expect to receive top quality care.
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JCAHO spent three days surveying
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national standards. "We are very
pleased that we earned re-accredita-
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Men's League Marches On: Play
picked up a bit in the Men's
Community Softball League last
week, with a pair of teams looking
like contenders for the season
championship. After the second
week of play, the PRECO Legion of
Doom and English Chevro-
let/Chrysler are locked at 2-0. A
game tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
will put one of them in the fore-
front. They meet again on Sept. 9.
Following the leaders in the
seven-team league, are Heartland
Growers, Hardee County Outlaws,
Hardee Corrections (HCI), IMC-
Agrico and Discount Auto. In the
opening game last Monday
Heartland downed Discount 15-9.
In the second game, English over-
ran IMC 15-1. And on Thursday,
the 7 p.m. game featured the only
close encounter of the week as
Heartland nipped IMC 7-5.

We didn't actually overspend
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code to find out if your information led to the arrest or the recovery of
stolen property.

WHY DO WE NEED CRIME STOPPERS
CRIME STOPPERS is based on the principle "Someone other than the
criminal has information that can solve a crime."
CRIME STOPPERS was created to combat the three major problems
faced by Law Enforcement in generating that information:
Fear of REPRISAL
Reluctance to get INVOLVED.
An attitude of APATHY.
CRIME STOPPERS resolves these problems by offering anonymity to
people, who provide Information about crimes. Paying rewards whent the
information supplied leads to a Felony arrest or a Felony Warrantissued.
Your information can help solve a crime. It could be something you've
seen, heard, or found. It may be a name, a physical

description, or a license number. CRIME STOPPERS
is truly a community undertaking, with tthe flow of
information between the public, and the police, vital to
its success. You can pass along details of local crimt-
nal activity without ever revealing your identity. And iii
doing so contribute towards a safer living environ-
ment.

WHO BENEFITS
The Community Citizens are involved. Crimes are
solved. Stolen Property is recovered. Narcotics are
confiscated. Criminals are placed behind bars.

DISCLAIMER
As of Monday, July 31, the fugitives featured in this
section were assumed uncaptured as verified by var-
ious law enforcement databases. Crime Stoppers and
The Herald-Advocate assumes no responsibility for
those featured who were not wanted by law enforce-
ment at the time of publication.

NAME: Coronel, Fenando
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 04-01-79
HGT: 5'06 WGT: 140
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP; Fleeing attempt-
ing to elude
ADDRESS: 694 Martin Luther
King Blvd. .
Wauchula, FL'

NAME: Rodriguez, Robert NAME: Shaw, Joseph NAME: Garcia, Isreal NAME: Blanchard, Andrew
R/S: White/Male R/S: White/Male R/S: White/Male RIS: White/Male
DOB: 02-12-78 DOB: 06-10-65 DOB: 11-19-73 DOB: 04-14-57
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 180 HGT: 5'02 WGT: 125 HiT: 5'09 WGT: 150 HGT: 6'02 WGT: 180
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown HAIR: Brown EYES: Blue HAIR: Black EYES: Brown HAIR: Brown EYES: Hazel
CHARGES: VOP; Grand Theft CHARGES: Failure to pay fine C HARGES: Non-Support CHARGES: VOP; Domestic Battery
ADDRESS: 721 Owens Road REF Burglary, REF Grand Theft ADDRESS: 631 Ocean Mist Ct. ADDRESS: 260 Old Bowling
Wauchula, FL ADDRESS: 1237 Mott Road Ruskin,FL Green Rd
Wauchula, FL ,

NAME: Delacruz, Gerardo
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 12-19-85
HGT: 5'06 WGT:, 130
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: FTA: Possession of Cocaine
ADDRESS: 2370 US 17N Room #1
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Herrera, Dario
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 04-08-79
HGT: 5'02 WGT: 180
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: Non-Support
ADDRESS: 802 Pleasantway
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Rimes, Dustin
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 05-05-81
HGT: 5'07 WGT: 185
HAIR: Black EYES: Blue
CHARGES: FTA; Driving while license
revoked
ADDRESS: 3218 John Holt Road
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Brown, Keith
R/S: Black/Male
DOB: 06-01-80
HGT: 6'04 WGT: 237
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: Non-Support
ADDRESS: 4829 1st Street
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Doty, Gina
R/S: White/Female
DOB: 01-04-67
HGT: 5'04 WGT: 125
HAIR: Brown EYES: Green
CHARGES: FTA: Possession of Alprazolam
ADDRESS: 1812 Dishon Rd.
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Gonzales, Angel'
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 02-22-73
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 135
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: Fleeing to elude LEO
ADDRESS: 1739 3 Ave.
Zolfo Springs, FL

NAME: Garcia, Johnnie
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 05-21-77
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 250
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP; Possession of
Methamphetamines
ADDRESS: 425 Palmetto Street
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Juarez, Jessica
R/S: White/Female
DOB: 04-25-78
HGT: 5'03 WGT: 135
HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown
CHARGES: FTA; Possession of
Methamphetamine
ADDRESS: 315 Dade Street
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Wilkerson, William:
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 10-15-68
HGT: 5'11 WGT: 160
HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP; Fraud
ADDRESS: 522 Old Bowling
Green Rd.
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Carter, Dawn,
R/S: White/Female
DOB: 02-22-75
HGT: 5'04 WGT: 150
HAIR: Brown EYES: Blue
CHARGES: VOCC Possession of
Methamphetamine
ADDRESS: 570 Webb Road
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Rodriguez, Steven
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 07-16-87
HGT: 5'06 WGT: 165
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP; Possession of
Canibas
ADDRESS: 4092 Dixianna Dr.
Bowling Green, FL

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