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Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

106th Year, No. 44
3 Sections, 32 Pages

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Wauchula: HANGING AROUND
Wauchula. I~~~"

Clean Up

Or Pay Ip

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
i Wauchula property owners must
be prepared to pay all costs of
enforcing local code enforcement
ordinances.
i Whether absentee landlords or
people in their own homes or busi-
nesses, property owners in Wau-
chula now are expected to pay the
city back for any costs involved in
imposing code enforcement liens
on their properties and to clean it
ip if the property owner can't or
Won't do it.
SFour ordinances approved unani-
Iously on final reading at Monday
evening's Wauchula City Commis-
sion meeting amend parts of
Chapter 11 of the city's Code of
Ordinances to "impose assessment
of costs for abatement and impos-
ing liens."
Recently, the city has filed sever-
al petitions to foreclose code
,enforcement liens and take posses-
fion of the property. After the prop-
erty is cleaned up and sold, out-
standing liens, abatement costs and
other bills, such as a mortgage are
,satisfied. If there is any money
Sremaining, the property owner is
entitled to the balance.
SThe four ordinances affects are
lot cleaning, unsafe or dilapidated
buildings, minimum maintenance,
and abandoned or non-operative
vehicles.
LOT CLEANING
Unkempt and overgrown lots are
a menace to the health, safety and
reasonable comfort of neighbor-
hoods, says Article II of Chapter
11. It could be a property which has
remained in its natural state, not
being cleared or maintained for
'three years or more. Or it could
contain grass, weeds, brush and
undergrowth not regularly main-
tained and are over 14 inches high
in a non-residential lot or six inch-
es on a residential lot.
Other nuisances are rubble and
debris from construction projects;
waste such as garbage, rubbish
from industrial activities, kitchen
2and table foot waste, paper, wood
scraps, cardboard, cloth, glass, rub-
ber or plastic; yard trash from land-
(scaping or land-clearing opera-
jtions, including grass clippings,
palm fronds, tree limbs and tree
,stumps; or discarded car parts,
household appliances, toys, tools
iand equipment.
SA property owner can be cited by
the code enforcement officer for
violating any portion of this ordi-
nance and given adequate time to
clean it up. Failure to do so can
result in fines imposed by the code
enforcement board. If these are not
See CLEAN UP 2A

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Deputy Faces

Felony Charges

Sgt. Eric Thompson Suspended

Pending Outcome Of Investigation

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A Hardee County sheriffs
deputy has been accused of com-
mitting a trio of crimes in a neigh-
boring county.
Sgt. Eric Thompson was arrested
by the Highlands County Sheriffs
Office late last Wednesday after-
noon. He was booked into the
Highlands County Jail on charges
of burglary, a second-degree
felony; criminal mischief of $1,000
or more, a third-degree felony; and
stalking, a first-degree misde-
meanor.
Hardee County Sheriffs Office
Col. Arnold Lanier said Thompson
spent the night in jail before post-
ing a $12,000 bond to gain his
release to await trial.
Thompson, 36, of Sebring, is
accused of harassing his former
wife, entering the garage of the
home they once shared, and damag-
ing a vehicle parked outside,

according to a Highlands County
offense report.
The deputy allegedly called his
ex-wife and went to her Sebring
home at about 11:22 on Tuesday
night. A warrant for his arrest was
issued the next day.
Lanier said Thompson, who was
on duty in Hardee County when
authorities here were told about the
warrant, turned himself in to
Highlands authorities at 5:07 p.m.
SThe colonel said Thompson drove
to Sebring with his supervisor, Lt.
Rosie Wendell.
The Highlands County Sheriffs
Office alleges that Thompson
called his ex-wife on her Nextel
late in the evening on Oct. 3, using
profanities and saying, "You have
two minutes to get David out of my
house and away from my kids."
Shortly afterward, Thompson
allegedly began pounding on the
front door to the home. Thompson
See DEPUTY 24

Drugs Bring Expulsion
9 I o

PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Smokey Bear and Sparky Dalmatian drew their share of fans Saturday at an open house held by
Hardee County Fire-Rescue, but this fellow cornered the market on the curious. The life-size
mannequin was dressed in full firefighter gear, including flame-retardant clothing and self-con-
tained oxygen supply, as he was suspended from a high-tension cable. The display showed visi-
tors how a large tripod is erected on top of buildings to steady a firefighter as he repels down the
face of the structure to get inside, gaining entry through a window. It was just one of many visu-
al and hands-on exhibits highlighting the open house. For photos of fire-hose fun and more, see
inside.

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A student who brought drugs on
campus became the first to be
expelled for the 2006-07 school
year.
That action was taken following
a private hearing before the Hardee
County School Board. The student,
a 16-year-old 11th grader from
Hardee Senior High School, was
present at the hearing with her par-
ents.
School Board members were told
that the alleged offense occurred on
Aug. 22. The girl was accused of
having marijuana on school
grounds, they heard.
It was a tip from another student
that led to the discovery.
George Kelly, director of
Pioneer Career Academy, said
board members heard that an
administrator learned of the mari-
juana on campus from a student.

The 16-year-old who was identified
was then taken from her classroom
and escorted to the office.
There, the girl was asked if she
had any drugs with her, but she
denied that she did. Then, she gave
permission for a search of her
purse.
Kelly said that search revealed a
small bag of a brown leafy sub-
stance.
The Hardep County Sheriffs
Office tested the substance in the
bag, and it was positive for mari-
juana, Kelly said a report showed.
The student was suspended, and
later recommended for expulsion as
per the district's Student Code of
Conduct.
Kelly said the School Board
opted to follow that recommenda-
tion, expelling the girl for the
remainder of the 2006-07 academic
year.
See EXPULSION 2A

HARDEE HISTORY BOOK

Citrus Forecast Today

Past Hurricanes, Dry Spring

Spell Lower Numbers Here

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The official citrus crop forecast
will be known today (Thursday).
Local citrus growers and other
interested folks are invited to attend
the annual breakfast at the Joe L.
Davis barn off CR 636 (East Main
Street).
The breakfast will begin at 8 a.m.
and growers can then listen to the
8:30 a.m. U. S. Department of
Agriculture report broadcast on
WZZS 106.9 during its live report.
A contest will be held, with a
half-day guided fishing trip award-
ed to the grower who guesses or is
closest to the crop estimate
announced by the USDA.
Barbara Carlton, executive
director of the Peace River Valley
Citrus Growers Association, said
Tuesday, "We are expecting a low
number here, but statewide it could
be different. If we are down and
other areas are up, the numbers
may be about the same.
"People who have groves here
report two factors. They say a dry
spring may have impacted the size
of the fruit and/or some trees have
not completed recovered from the
hurricanes several years ago, noted

Carlton.
The. crop forecast comes from
The Florida Agricultural Statistics
Service, a branch of the national
division of the USDA. The number
of producing trees, spacing, past
production, tree health and weather
phenomena are taken into account
in preparing the forecast.
Growers and buyers anxiously
watch the forecast as the size of the
crop affects the price of their fruit.
While the forecast comes directly
from the link with the USDA
offices in Washington, industry
reactions will come from the
Florida Department of Citrus and
the New York Board of Trade.
The forecast is updated monthly
during the citrus season to repre-
sent changes in crop size, yield and
maturity.
The local growers association
represents commercial citrus grow-
ers in Hardee, DeSoto, Manatee
and Sarasota counties and part of
Charlotte County. It has about 200
grower members, including Kenny
and Cookie Sanders who are spon-
soring the fishing trip for the
guesstimate winner, and Joe L.
Davis Inc. Realtors, who host the
Breakfast.

COURTESY PHOTO BY DAVID ROYAL
Spessard Stone, 62, of Wauchula, is currently writing a book on the history of Hardee County from
the mid-1800s through 2006. It is scheduled for publication by Southern Heritage Press of St.;
Petersburg in 2007. Historical facts include the establishment of the Kennedy-Darling Trading 1
Post in 1849 where Payne Creek meets the Peace River, an area now preserved In a state park
southeast of Bowling Green; the opening of the wilderness to settlers In 1854; and the forma-.
tion of Hardee County in 1921. Stone is shown here as he researches past Issues of The Herald-
Advocate. He also is seeking old photos for his book. Stone can be reached by mall at 220 S.
Seventh Ave., by phone at 773-2275 or by e-mail at spessard44@earthlink.net.

106th Year, No. 44
3 Section, 32 Pages

2A The Herald-Advocate, October 12, 2006

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Publisher/Editor'
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By Jim

The Range Cattle Research and Education Center will hold its annual
Ona Field Day Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign-in is at 8:30.
Lunch is provided, with reservations. The center is located at 3401
Experiment Station Rd. southwest of Ona.

Popeye was disappointed recently when some bagged fresh spinach
had E. Coli. Kids were happy Mom is no longer serving fresh bagged
spinach. This was on some spinach grown in California.

Rhode Island farmer Ron Wallace has reportedly recently grown a
pumpkin that weighed 1,502 pounds. He won the 13th annual Southern
New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Championship. The old record
pumpkin grown last year weighed 1,469 pounds.

Byron Stickle, 49, of 327 Diana Ave. in Wauchula has battled tumors
since the age of 18 months. He has hundreds of little tumors on his body
and has them cut off when'they grow larger.
Byron, who lives with his mother Frances, has been diagnosed with
NF, which is neurofibromatosis, a neurological genetic disorder that can
cause tumors. 1,, ftrm on the neryes aoyN\here in the body at any time -.,
*NF is reportedly a progrissive complex disorder that is a domyant
genetic condition;-affects-all-races-and both sexes equally, has-vTious man-
ifestations and degrees of severity, may be linked to learning disabilities,
epilepsy and cancer, and has no known cure or effective treatment other
than surgery.
Byron makes flags and dolls from plastic and yard and does latch-hook
rugs. He has a son Clayton and a brother Burton who do not have NF, which
half the time has no family history of the disease.
Byron exhibits a lot of bravery and often goes without pain medication
Despite pain.' ':'

The Hardee Wildcats tlis Friday night host the Avon Park Red Devils
at Wildcat Stadium in an important district game. Both are 1-0 in the dis-
trict. Hardee has defeated Sebring, while the Red Devils upset DeSoto. This
will be Senior Night for the Wildcats.

South Florida Community College will celebrate its 40th anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 21, at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park with an open
house from 10.a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by an intercollegiate softball game
from 2:30 to 4. There will be campus tours, music, food, children's activi-
ties, art exhibit and more for the entire family. RSVP at 453-3133 or alum-
ni @southflorida.edu.

The weather is beginning to turn a little cooler in Hardee County,
meaning that fall has arrived.

The official USDA forecast of the citrus crop for the 2006-07 season
will be given this morning (Thursday). Local citrus growers can gather
about 8 a.m. for breakfast and the forecast at the Joe L. Davis barn east of
Wauchula.

New York Yankee principal owner George Steinbrenner made a wise
choice to keep Joe Torre as manager for next season. Torre will begin his
12th season as the Yankees' skipper, tying him with the late Casey Stengell.
Torre has won four World Series with the Yankees though not in recent
years.:

DEPUTY
Continued From 1A
then allegedly opened the garage and became certified as both a cor-
door, and tried to gain entry into the rectional officer and a law enforce-
house by an interior doorway. ment officer.
His former wife told him to leave Thompson was transferred to law
the premises, meanwhile her enforcement in March of 2000, and
boyfriend called authorities, was assigned to road patrol.
Thompson allegedly refused, Lanier said the deputy was ele-
instead demanding that she come vated to the rank of sergeant in
outside. She would not. April of this year.
After Thompson left the area, the Thompson's personnel file con-
woman and her boyfriend went out- tains no record of any previous dis-
side to find a flagpole torn down ciplinary action. It does, however,
and a dent in the boyfriend's truck contain complimentary letters from
along with a broken windshield and supervisors, victims and outside
rear window, agencies regarding cases he
Lanier said Thompson has been worked.
placed on administrative leave Lanier said Thompson's perfor-
without pay since the time of his mance evaluations have always
arrest and pending the outcome of shown he met or exceeded expecta-
an internal investigation into the tions.
matter.
He said a recommendation will The Highlands sheriffs report
be made to Sheriff J. Loran Cog- indicates Thompson and his alleged
bum within the next two weeks. victim had been married for 14
Thompson has been employed years. They divorced six months
by the Hardee County Sheriffs ago.
Office since May of 1999. He Since that time, she reported
began his career here as a correc- receiving multiple harassing phone
tions officer. He started crossover calls from Thompson prior to last
training in June of that same year, Tuesday night's incident.
Theodore Roosevent was tne first president to ride in an automo-
bile. He toured Hartford, Coon. in a Columbia Electra Victoria on
August 22; 1902.

paid and the situation remedied,
when accumulated fines reach a
certain amount they are placed on
lien. That lien can be foreclosed
and the property awarded to the
city.

UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Buildings may have unsafe elec-
tric, gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems caused by weather, fire,
vandalism, vermin, or aging and
can then present a menace to the
citizens who live around them.
Such buildings create unhealthy
and blighted areas.
These could be a building lean-
ing or sagging from deterioration,
floors or roofs that have insuffi-
cient strength to hold up the build-
ing, or decaying, unsafe, unsanitary
conditions likely to cause sickness
or disease.
When a building has parts which
are reasonably likely to fall or col-
lapse, or the building is vacant and
accessible to trespassers and is oth-
erwise untended or unkempt, it is
also considered unsafe.
Malfunctioning sanitary or waste
disposal systems, electrical or
mechanical installations are also an
indication that the building is
unsafe.
Any person who permits any of
these conditions to exist violations
this.portion of the code enforce-
ment ordinances and the building
can be condemned, and fines
assessed until conditions are cor-
rected or abated.

MINIMUM MAINTENANCE
Residential, commercial and in-
dustrial properties in the city are
expected to be maintained on the
exterior and interior by their own-
ers. r
Buildings should have the foun-
dation, exterior walls and roofs
kept in good repair so they are
water-tight and rodent proof.
Windows should not have cracks or
holes and should fit well: Doors
should fit within frames and be
windproof and weatherproof, with
latches and hinges in goodvworJing
order.
Roofs, gutters, chimneys and
porches should also be adequate to
not leak or allow dampness in the
walls or ceilings and without miss-
ing or rotted portions. Exterior sur-
faces should be free from loose or
peeling paint. Canopies, fire es-
capes, signs, awnings, cornices,
drains and towers should be kept in
good condition.
Fences and walls, stairways and
accessory structures such as car-
ports or sheds should also be main-
tained. In addition, yards, drainage
swales, traffic directional mark-
ings, trash containers and: dump-
sters,-exterior or yard lights in busi-
nesses and industry should be kept
in good repair.
Again, a property owner may be
given up to 45 days from notifica-
tion to correct deficiencies and/or
show good faith efforts to do so,'
appearing before the qode enforce-
ment board to do so if necessary.

Living Well'
By Linda B. Adler
Florida Hospital Wauchula Administrator

AGING GRACEFULLY
Most of us hope to age gracefully and slowly. Some simple tips to
begin doing this come to us from decades of focused research. They can be
put into four main topics:

Physical Fitness
Choose an exercise that you like, and do it regularly.
Engage in 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and weight-bearing exer-
cise most days of a week.
Eat right a low-fat, balanced diet with at least five fruits and veg-
etables daily.
Stop smoking if you currently do --this can add years to your life!

Social Well-Being ,,
Contribute time to'your community through local volunteer groups,
churches or civic groups. Studies show that volunteer work increases
longevity!
Stay in close contact with friends and family. Write, e-mail or call
someone every day.
Care for a pet.

Mental Wellness
Keep your mind exercised by reading, .learning a new skill or,
researching a topic that interests you.
Develop a hobby it's never too late to learn to play the piano.
Exercise 'also reduces stress and depression.
Laugh!

Financial Fitness
Save at least 10 percent of your income, and invest in savings plans
that compound interest.
Establish financial goals, stick to a planned budget and.sign up for a
retirement plan.
Stay active! Stay involved! Get regular checkups and talk with your
doctor about health screenings that are right for you. The future can be
bright and exciting.

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

STAYING DRUG-FREE IS YOUR CHOICE
The second winning essay in our contest is by Alejandra Gonzalez of
Hardee Junior High School. She shares some of her ideas for avoiding the
pitfalls of drug use. ..
Throughout life we all have to make choices. The young people who
stay away from drugs make a decision to do so because,they, have been
taught that there are other things to do for fun. They also have been taught
to begin making plans for their future.
Havining something else to do is a strategy for avoiding drugs, ah.i
Alejandra definitely understands this strategy.

"My name is Alejandra. I plan to stay drug free. This is how I ani going
to stay drug free for the rest of my life. The things I might do to stay away
from drugs, I will choose who I hang around with, play sports with family
or friends, or go shopping.
"Those are the ways my family and I are going to stay drug free. Now
let me tell you how I am going to do these things.
"First, I will choose the right friends to hang around with. Finding
friends can be hard. You need to pick friends that don't do drugs. If one of
my friends does drugs I would still be their friend, but I would stay away
from them. Some boys and girls choose friends that do drugs. People that do
drugs think they are cool, but they are not. People that don't do drugs, they
are cool. People that do drugs are trying to leave their problems behind, but
their problems are still there. When people do drugs they don't think of their
family. If older people do drugs in front of their baby when the baby grows
up they might do drugs too.
"Next, playing sports with friends or family. I would rather play sports
than do drugs. If some students are in sports and they do drugs they won't
be very good at running or doing exercises. Sports help to pass the time and
you won't be thinking of drugs while you, are playing sports. Sports are a
good exercise and keep the body healthy.
"Last but not least, I would rather go shopping. Some people like to
shop. If my friends are doing drugs I would tell them to stop doing drugs
and go shopping. Go buy a pet to play with all day. Go hang out with peo-
ple that don't do drugs. Buy a new outfit to wear at a party, buy supplies for
school. Go out and eat with real friends that don't do drugs. I would also,tell
them to watch a good movie or get their nails and hair done. Just go out and
have fun with real friends that don't do drugs.
"Those are the ways my family.and I are going to stay drug free for the
rest of my life!" ..

ABANDONED VEHICLES
Article III of the code ordinances
forbids abandoned, ,wrecked and
inoperative vehicles on private or
business properties. That ordinance
includes trash, rubbish and garbage
as well as inoperative vehicles or
parts. Nuisance accumulations
should be removed in a timely
manner.
Inoperative or abandoned vehi-
cles could mean any car, truck,
trailer, recreational vehicle, motor-'
cycle, tractor, water vessel or other
which cannot be operated in its nor-

She may continue her education
at Pioneer Career Academy, the
district's alternative school in Zolfo
Springs. First, however, she must
comply with three conditions
placed on her by the. board:
The girl must undergo an evalua-
tion by a drug assessment program,

mal manner. Any vehicle without af{
current license plate or registrations .
shall automatically be considered
abandoned, junked or discarded. (t
Piles of metal, minerals, rocks, l
tar, grease, lumber, tires, bottles'
and cans are not permissible. Finesirm
for violating .this portion of theuib
ordinance are similar to others, uppni
to $500, and could also carry a 60-1;,"
day jail penalty. Each' day a viola-toa
tion continues is a separate offense.jri
If the city has to remove the vehicle)
or debris, the property owner is;n:
responsible for the cost involved. i
fxr:
nri

must complete its recommenda-x
tions, and must agree to submit touCG
random drug screenings at the
expense of her parents., ,

While thiswas the first expulsion.,.;,
of the current school year, expul-' e
sions for 2005-06 reached 20.

SThe One That Didn't Get Away

Once long ago, in another dimension in time
there was a young girl that stuck in my mind.
She was beauitifuiand witty with skin so fair:
she took on the whole world without a care.
She captured my heart at a very young age
but to pull her from others I could not persuade.
As years rolled past and love's light grew dim
I thought I had lost herforever to him.
But then one night as I was making my rounds
I found her waiting for me on my side of town.
She was still beautiful with the years on her face
the young girl I knew had vanished without a trace.
She made me laugh and she made me cry
when she told me stories of years gone by.
Ifell in love with her all over again
A "different love" than it was back then.
This is a love of hope and protection
'thtd eventuttllytilliWgve her a new direction'. -
S- .... T..he witij"young girl is no longer there
but shades of grey now riddle her hair.
She had almost given up until that night
when I walked in to make things right.
I gave her protection and a place to stay
in hope that her love I could now persuade.
So after 25 years of life's heart breaks:
we came back together to seal our fate.
And with all that's happened in years gone by
she needs my love and the time is nye.
I loved her then and I love her still
even after we are over the hill.
This story I'm telling you to my dismay
this is the one that didn't get away.

Clifton "Skeeter" Jones'
SBowling Green

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USDA Report Shows 17 Percent!

Less Florida Citrus Acreage i

U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) recently released its
Commercial .Citrus .Inventory
Preliminary Report indicating an
overallf decrease in Florida::citrus
*acreage.
The 2006 'total for. all citrus
acreage is 621,373, down 17 per-
cent from the 2004 census. The net
change, a loss of 127,182 acres, is
the greatest in any non-freeze peri-

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od and second overall on record
Citrus trees total 81,909,000, '
decrease of 16.4 percent from the
,:previous census. and 23.5 percent
frorthe 1998 high of 107,110,200
Polk County continues to lead i!
acreage while Hendry, Highlands
DeSoto and St. Lucie counties
make up the top five. The top fivi
counties account for nearly 55 per
cent of the state's' citrus acreage an,
nearly 56 percent of the state's cit
rus trees.
All orange acreage is down l1
percent from the previous census ft
529,241, only 13.5 percent high
than the record low of 466,252 is
.1986. Valencia trees represent 5!
percent of the total, the greatest porj
tion in the series dating to 1966
Grapefruit acreage declined 28.
percent from the previous census
63,419, the lowest total acreage
since 1966.
The Florida citrus industry Tias
$9.1 billion economic impact to thb
state, employs nearly 90,000 people
aid covers 750,000 acres, in the
state. Florida Citrus Mutual, found-
ed in 1948, is the state's largest cit
rus grower's, organization witl
'nearly 10,000 grower members

CLEAN UP
Continued From 1A

EXPULSION
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October 12, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3A i

Bowling Green Declares Nov. 17

Moratorium On New Construction

. By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Bowling Green City Com-
mission voted Tuesday night to
declare a moratorium on new build-
ing projects effective Nov. 17 and
asked city manager David Elbert-
son to come up with suggested
impact fees.
Commissioner David Durastanti
made the motion, second by Fern
Gibson. He said sewer and water
expansions could be financed par-
tially by impact fees. The motion
carried unanimously.
"I am not sure what our capaci-
ties are now. We need a moratorium
so we can study impact fees.
Expansion is expensive," said
Durastanti.
The motion followed discussion
of a proposed apartment project of
50 duplex units on Joe Jones' prop-.
erty of 8 1/2 acres on Bryan Ave.
across from Bowling Elementary
School.
Developer John Seitz of Penn-
sylvania described plans for Old
Orchard Village, which would con-
tain 50 one, two and three-bedroom
duplex apartments that would rent
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from "the upper $400s to the
$600s" and would have a swim-
ming pool and playground. Seitz
said he has applied for 40 percent
funding through the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation
which has stated the area needs
affordable housing.
'This is not farmworking hous-
ing," he said. Seitz is also planning
a senior residential project in
Wauchula.
The Bowling Green project
would attract residents with
incomes of the low $20,000 and
low $30,000 range, he said. The
one-story apartments would be 800
to 1,200 square feet, depending on
whether one, two or three-bed-
rooms. Access to the complex
would be from Bryan Ave. and
Freeman Ave.
Several nearby homeowners
objected to the location of the pro-
posed project, surrounded by single
family homes.
Cliff Lunn said he has lived qui-
etly for 30 years at the end of
Freeman Ave. and he "would lose
out, lose my lifestyle. I plan to hire
an attorney. I planned to retire

there. This is like Monopoly you
make mone ~, he (Jones) makes
money, and I o to jail."
The property is zoned R-2, which
allows apartment complexes. Seitz
said Lake Branch Road could be
considered as an access point
instead of Freeman Ave.
Jerry Williams, fiance of Jama
Abbott who lives next to the pro-
posed complex, said he is a former
police officer in Lakeland and the
Polk County Sheriff's Office and
said it would become "a project,
with rent of $400 to $600 a month.
They generally last a few years
being nice, then go downhill. It
could become a 'crack hole' across
from an elementary school."
Jama Abbott told Seitz, "Your
project is not welcome here. It is
not a fit for the neighborhood.
There is a lot of traffic at the
school. You are not from here."
Seitz said the area needs afford-
able housing following the hurri-
canes.
Abbott said the 50 duplexes
could have 100 or more cars:
Williams said the apartment
complex could later change hands
and be sold as housing units. He

said the city could not control who
winds up living in the apartments.
He said sometimes a single mother
could move in a boyfriend who
might deal drugs.
Jean and Jim Kelly, who live two
house away from the proposed
complex, said the surrounding area
has only single family homes and
that Jones' property, currently an
orange grove, would be better suit-
ed to homes instead of 50 apart-
ments.
Jones, who is running for re-elec-
tion to School Board, said teachers
and firefighters need a place to live.
"This would be completely differ-
ent from Azalea Apartments. A city
has got to have growth."
"This will start out as a wonder-

ful place, then will fall." said Lunn.
Abbott also said she would talk to
an attorney about the proposed pro-
ject.
The city commission re-appoint-
ed Perry Knight as mayor and Fern
Gibson as vice mayor.
Commissioner Randy Mink said
the city should look at its land
development regulations.
Elbertson said the city sewer
plant has a capacity of 320,000 gal-
lons and the city uses 190,000 to
240,000 gallons. The city's water
system has a 500,000 gallon capac-
ity and currently uses 250,000 to
300,000 gallons.
Elbertson said the apartment
complex would use about 25,000
gallons of sewer capacity.

Mayor Knight said the proposed
Old Orchard Village is not a sewer
issue at this time.
Mink said there will be a clean-
up at the two city parks on
Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to
noon. He indicated some plants will
be set out.
The commission approved a sec-
ond reading of a rezoning from R-1
to commercial at the 'southwest cor-
ner of Hwy. 17 and Main Street for
a Dollar General store to be built
there.
The commission approved a bid
of $994,840 from Spectrum
Underground for sewer and water
improvements in the city. This will
be paid by a grant. The other bid
was from KDL Inc. for $1,913,800.

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A Obituaries

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GAYLE POSEY
PARKER
Gayle Posey Parker, 62, died
Friday, September 29, 2006, in
Venice.
She was born and lived a life
of faithful service in Hardee
County.
First and foremost in her life
was Gayle's relationship with her
Father God. Second was her
devotion to her family. She was
dedicated to her husband Johnny
and son Mark, but her love was
extended to all those around her.
Gayle was a longstanding mem-
ber of First Baptist Church of
Wauchula. She served in the
youth ministry for several years
and was a member of the choir.
She was faithful in encouraging,
praying for, ministering, and fel-
lowshipping with all who came
into her life.
Gayle graduated from Tift
College. She received her certifi-
cation and license as a CAAP 2.
She was involved in various
civic and social organizations
and taught at Bowling Green
Elementary School. Her interests
varied, including painting, fish-
ing, gardening, real estate and
snow skiing. She loved the beach
and found great solace and joy
there.
After Johnny's retirement, he
and Gayle founded and dedicated
their lives to Caring People
Ministries. Here they ministered
to and touched the lives of hun-
dreds of women who struggled
with problems of addiction. She
gave hope to the hopeless and to
those that others had given up on.
She shared the message of salva-
tion and lived a life that reflected
the Father's love.
Gayle was affectionately call-
ed "Ginga" by her granddaugh-
ters, Brenna and Starling. She
relished the joy of being a grand-
mother, and her granddaughters,
along with'son, Mark, were the
apples of her eye.
Survivors are her faithful hus-
band Johnny; her devoted son,
Mark, and daughter-in-law
Stephanie; mother, Rosebud, and
life-long friend and sister, Ruth,
and husband Jerry Ridings; a
brother-in-law, Jimmy Parker
and wife Carroll; sister-in-law
Kay and husband Johnny Paris;
and other family, along with
numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and
many cousins.
Gayle touched the lives of
thousands with her love, encour-
aging words, and testimony to
ithe faithfulness, forgiveness,
grace, and love of God.
She will be missed by all who
knew and loved her.
A public memorial service was
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
First Baptist Church, Wauchula,
with Dr. Bob Norman, the Rev.
Micky Evans and Hugh Morrow
officiating. The family received
friends following the service for
a reception in the fellowship hall.
Interment was at Mt. Pisgah
Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Robarts Family
Funeral Home, 529 West Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida (863)
773-9773.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Caring People
Ministries, 5207 Mason Dixon
Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834
or Tidewell Hospice, 228 S.
Indiana Ave., Unit 10, Engle-
wood, FL 34223.

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LOURETTA RICKETT
KNIZER
Louretta Rickett Knizer, 97, of
Hardee County, died Friday,
October 6, 2006.
Born in Merrick, Ill., she had
been a resident of Hardee County
since 1940. She was a member of
Christian Heritage Church in Zolfo
Springs and had been employed by
Mancini Packing for many years.
She was preceded in death by a
son, Wayne Rickett.
Survivors include two sons,
William Rickett of Live Oak and
Lyle Rickett of Zolfo Springs; a
daughter, Shirley Beckworth of
Mitchell, Ga.; and several grand-
children, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Services were private.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

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LOURETTA RICKETT
KNIZER
Louretta Rickett Knizer, 97, of
Hardee County, died Friday,
October 6, 2006.
Born in Merrick, Ill., she had
been a resident of Hardee
County since 1940. She was a
member of Christian Heritage
Church in Zolfo Springs and had
been employed by Mancini
Packing for many years.
She was preceded in death by
a son, Wayne Rickett.
Survivors include two sons,
William Rickett of Live Oak and
Lyle Rickett of Zolfo Springs; a
daughter, Shirley Beckworth of
Mitchell, Ga.; and several
grandchildren, great-grandchil-
dren and great-great-grandchil-
dren.
Services were private.

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GLADYS B.
KNIGHT
Gladys B. Knight, 95, of
Bowling Green, died Saturday,
October 7, 2006, in Punta Gorda.
Born Dec. 21, 1910, in Fort
Meade, she was a lifetime resi-
dent of Hardee County. She was
a faithful member of First United
Methodist Church, Bowling
Green, which was demonstrated
in her life and her daily walk.
She graduated from Florida
Southern College at the age of
50, then taught in Hardee County
schools for 29 years, touching
many lives.
Survivors include her four
children, Carolyn Brown, Gwen
Polk and husband Freeman, and
Peggy Leadbetter and husband
Harold, and Jimmy Knight and
wife LaVerne; 10 grandchildren;
30 great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were on
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First
United Methodist Church of
Bowling Green, with visitation at
the church from 10 to 11 a.m.
Burial followed in Bowling
Green Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contribu-
tions may be made to Hubbard
House, 29 W. Miller St.,
Orlando, FL 32806.

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Wauchula

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GEORGE M. EMMERTON
George M. Emmerton, 78, of
Wauchula, died on Friday, October
6, 2006.
Born on July 26, 1928, the son of
Silsbee and Blanche Emmerton, he
grew up in Peabody, Mass. He
served in the U.S. Marine Corps
during and after WW II, serving
with the China Marines and other
locations. He joined the New
Hampshire State Police and later
police chief in New London, N.H.
He worked in law enforcement at
the federal level before becoming
chief deputy sheriff in Oxford
County, Maine. After moving to
Florida, he worked in security.
He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Marsha Farley.
Survivors include his wife Grace;
two sons, Bruce D. Emmerton and
wife Robin of Bradenton, and Scott
L. Emmerton of South Paris,
Maine; one daughter, Dundee G.
Pratt and husband James; four
grandchildren, Riann, Mathias,
Paul John and Bridget; and one
great-grandson, Christopher.
A memorial service was held on
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at 11
a.m. at Lake Dale Baptist Church.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

THERESA M. HUNTER:
Theresa M. Hunter, 87, of
-Wauchula, died Thursday, October
5, 2006.
Formerly of Hattiesburg, Miss.
and Lake Placid, she moved to
Wauchula in 2002, where she was a
member of the First Baptist
Church, the TEL Sunday School
Class and volunteered at the
Hardee County Public Library. She
was a past member of the Wauchula
Woman's Club. While in Lake
Placid, she worked at the Pineapple
Farm Store and was active in the
Highlands County Extension
Homemakers Council.
She was preceded in death by her
husband Richard H. Hunter Sr.; one
son, Richard H. Hunter Jr.; four
brothers and one sister.
She is survived by one daughter,
Diane Hunt and her husband
Robert of Wauchula; one sister,
Dorothy DeFeo of New Windsor,
N.Y.; one brother, Nicholas
Marshall of Cornwall, N.Y; six
grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held
on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Brant
Funeral Chapel at 3 p.m., with
friends being received from 2:30
p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Theresa M. Hunter's
name to the' Alzheimer's
Association, 225 North Michigan
Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-
7633.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

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GEORGE M.
EMMERTON
George M. Emmerton, 78, of
Wauchula, died unexpectedly on
Friday, October 6, 2006.
He was born on July 26, 1928,
the son of Silsbee and Blanche
Emmerton, and grew up in
Peabody, Mass.
He served in the United States
Marine Corps during and after
WWII, where he proudly served
with the China Marines and at
other locations. He later joined
the New Hampshire State Police,
and was police chief in New
London, N.H. He then worked in
law enforcement at the federal
level and was later the chief
deputy sheriff in Oxford, Maine.
He worked in security, after mov-
ing to Florida.
Mr. Emmerton was the beloved
husband of Grace M. Emmerton
and the father of two sons, Bruce
D. Emmerton (Robin) of Braden-
ton, Scott L. Emmerton of South
Paris, Maine; and two daughters,
Dundee G. Pratt (James) and
Marsha Farley, who preceded
him in death on January 27, 2003.
He also leaves four grandchildren
Riann, Mathias, Paul John and
Bridget; and a great-grandson
Christopher. He was a devoted
husband and family man.
A memorial service was held
on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at
11 a.m. at Lake Dale Baptist
Church.

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GLADYS B. KNIGHT
Gladys B. Knight, 95, of Bowl-
ing Green, died Saturday, October
7, 2006, in Punta Gorda..
Born Dec. 21, 1910, in Fort
Meade, she was a lifelong resident
of Hardee County. She was a mem-
ber of First United Methodist
Church of Bowling Green. A grad-
uate of Florida Southern College,
she taught in Hardee County
schools for 29 years.
Survivors include three daugh-
ters, Carolyn Brown, Gwen Polk
and husband Freeman, and Peggy
Leadbetter and husband Harold;
one son, Jimmy Knight and wife
LaVerne; 10 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren; and eight
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were on
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First United
Methodist Church of Bowling
Green, with visitation at the church
from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial followed
in Bowling Green Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Hubbard House, 29
W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

GAYLE POSEY PARKER
Gayle Posey Parker, 62, of Wau-
chula, died Friday, September 29,
2006, in Venice.
Born in Hardee County, she was
a teacher at Bowling Green Ele-
mentary School, partner in Caring
People Ministries in Bowling
Green and member of First Baptist
Church of Wauchula.
She is survived by her husband
Johnny Parker, one son, Mark
Parker and wife Stephanie; mother,
Rosebud; one sister, Ruth and hus-
band Jerry Ridings; one brother-in-
law, Jimmy Parker and wife
Carroll; one sister-in-law, Kay
Paris and husband Johnny; and two
granddaughters Brenna and
Starling.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct.
3, at 11 a .m. at First Baptist Church
of Wauchula with Dr. Bob Norman,
the Rev. Mickey Evans and Hugh
Morrow officiating. Interment fol-
lowed at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Caring People
Ministries, 5207 Mason Dixon
Ave., Bowling Green, FL 33834 or
Tidewell Hospice, 228 S. Indiana
Ave., Unit 10, Englewood, FL
34223.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

Wauchulan Dies In

Sebring Accident

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A local man suffered fatal
injuries in a Friday night accident.

ROSE TILLIS MANLEY
Rose Tillis Manley, 87, of
Tampa, died August 26, 2006.
Born in Frostproof on April 11,
1919, she was a Fort Meade resi-
dent for may years before moving
to Tampa. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her
parents Angus and Eva Tillis, hus-
band Percy Lee Manley and sever-
al brothers and sisters.
She is survived by one son,
Richard T. Manley of Tampa; one-
brother, Doyle Tillis of North Fort
Myers; one sister, Jean T. Durrance
of Fort Meade; one granddaughter,
Renee M. Striner and husband John
of Leesburg, Va.; and two great-
grandsons, Tony and Kevin Striner
of Leesburg, Va.
A memorial service will be held
on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at First
United Methodist Church of Fort
Meade.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to the hospice of your
choice.
Hancock Funeral Home
Fort Meade

SAccording to Florida Highway
Patrol reports, George M. Emmer-
ton, of 1190 Downing Circle,
Wauchula,. was driving' his 1998
Jeep on SunPure Road and attempt-
ed to cross both northbound lanes
.of SR 25 to turn south.
According to the reports, he
came into the path of a northbound
2006 Dodge, driven by Naisma
Shamin, 42, of 8322 Volusia Place,
Temple Terrace. The Jeep skidded
across the paved median into the
inside southbound lane and landed
on its side. The Dodge ended up in
the paved median facing north.
The driver of the Dodge and pas-
sengers, Mohammed Shamin, 49,
of the same Temple Terrace
address, and Madhu Shaha, 41, and
Alam M. Nurul, 33, both of 335 W.
47th St., Miami, were not seriously
injured and were treated and
released from Florida Hospital
Heartland.
A memorial service for Emmer-
ton was held on Wednesday Oct.
11. He leaves wife Grace, two sons
and a daughter, four grandchildren
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Fire-Rescue Open House Sparks Crowd

Also on display was this robot, whose function is to retrieve objects inside areas that would be
too dangerous for a person to go.

Members of Hardee County Fire-Rescue displayed various pieces of equipment and were avail-
able to explain the use and function of each item.

This boy experienced the thrill of using a real fire hose.

ThieHedfc ounbtity Sheriffs Explorers were arou Uf-. pass fJt safety equipment to the kids.:
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Hardee County's Emergency Management Office set up a booth to distribute informational pam-
phlets on what to do during an emergency.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City of Wauchula, City Commission will hold a Workshop
concerning the Development of Hidden Creek Subdivision on
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. The workshop will be held
at the Commission Chambers located at 225 E. Main Street
Wauchula, FL 33873.
The above listed facility is a disabled-assisted facility. Any person
needing to make special arrangements, please notify the Office of
the City Clerk at 863-773-3535.
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PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
Sparky the Dalmatian poses with Kaylan Birmingham, who was
excited to meet him and his firefighter friends.

To Your Health!
By Erin E. Hess
Hardee County Health Department

SAFE SLEEP FOR BABY
In October of each year, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Awareness Month is observed nationally. This provides an opportunity to
educate and encourage all citizens to be mindful of the safety measures that
decrease the risk of SIDS.
The safest place for a baby to sleep is in the room where mom and dad
sleep. Place the baby's crib near the bed, within an arm's reach, to ease
breastfeeding and to bond with your baby.
Always put babies to sleep on their backs during naps and at nighttime.
Side sleeping is not as safe as back sleeping, and is not advised. Healthy
babies sleep safest and comfortably on their backs, and no special equip-
ment or extra money is needed.
Place your baby in a safety-approved crib with a firm mattress and a
well-fitting sheet. Place the crib in an area that is always smoke free and do
not allow anyone to smoke around your baby. Never put babies to sleep on
chairs, sofas, waterbeds, pillows, soft mattress, cushions or any other soft
surface.
Additionally, toys and other loose and soft bedding including fluffy
blankets, comforters, pillows, stuffed animals should not be placed in
the crib with the baby. These items can impair the infant's ability to breath
if they cover the face. If bumper pads are used in cribs, they should be thin,
firm, well-secured and not "pillow-like."
Don't cover the heads of babies with a blanket or over bundle them in
clothing and blankets. Avoid letting the baby get too hot by dressing the
baby lightly for sleep. Set the room temperature in a range that is comfort-
able for a lightly clothed adult. If a light blanket is needed, tuck all sides
along the bottom half of the crib, below the baby's arms. Signs that the baby
could be too hot include sweating, damp hair, flushed cheeks, heat rash and
rapid breathing.
Discuss these safe sleep practices with everyone who cares for your
baby. If a caregiver (child-care provider, family member or friend) does not
know the best safe sleep practices, respectfully try to teach the caregiver
what you have learned about safe sleep practices and their importance.
"Tummy time" is playtime when infants are awake and placed on their
tummies while someone is watching them. Supervised tummy time during
play is important to baby's healthy development. You should talk to your
child-care provider about making tummy time a part of your baby's daily
activities. Your baby needs plenty of tummy time while supervised and
awake to help build strong neck and shoulder muscles. Remember to also
make sure that your baby is having tummy time at home with you.
As always, if you have a question about the health and safety of your
child, talk to your baby's doctor.

Sports Sense
& Nonsense
By Joan Seaman

Football fans, don't forget the final regular season varsity Wildcat
home game is tomorrow night. This game could be for all the marbles this
year as Avon Park and Hardee have identical 5-1 records and are each 1-0
in the district. Avon Park upset DeSoto and Hardee beat Sebring.
Hardee may have a statistical advantage, winning its preseason and
five of the next six games, amassing 1,757 yards to just 715 for opponents,
most coming in the 32-32 overtime loss to Bartow. There will be 22 foot-
ball seniors plus those from cheerleading, swimming, cross country and
golf honored in pre-game ceremonies.
Volleyball seniors were honored at Tuesday's final home game. The
Lady 'Cats are coming off a strong weekend tournament at Sarasota Booker
and will host the 4A-10 playoffs next week. The seniors'are D.K. Davis,
Sarah Mahoney, Madison Graham, Danielle Hines and Bethany Lang. The
underclassmen provide a good supporting cast.
Hardee cross country teams are doing swell. They host the final home
meet of the season at Hardee Lakes Park on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The 2A-5
district championships are in Tampa on Oct. 25. Look for senior Jose
Gutierrez and soph Edith Leon to lead Hardee in some strong perfor-
mances. They, and.other Hardee runners, have been lowering their times
progressively.
The Hardee swim teams were in their final season meet on Tuesday at
Lake Region. The five-team meet included Bartow, Lakeland Christian and
Santa Fe Catholic. Senior captain Casey Brutus, along with Tyler
Robertson, Josh Rickett and Joe Porter and Kaitlin Justice, Courtney
Nicholson, Katie Jernigan and Jahna Davis have been making waves too.
District swimming is next week in Winter Haven.
The junior varsity Wildcats are on a five-game win streak, including
three shutouts in a row. After a trip tonight (Thursday) to play the St. Pete
Catholic Barons, the junior 'Cats have rescheduled the season finale for
Oct. 19 at home against Sebring.
The junior high Wildcats played their first game this season at Wildcait
Stadium last week and won 16-0. They played Sebring at home this week,
play at Lake Placid next Tuesday and host DeSoto for the season's final
Heartland Conference game on Oct. 24.
Junior high softball is getting competitive, carrying a 3-3 or ,500
record with four games left on the schedule. The girls went Avon Park on
Monday and are home at the Recreation Complex field north of the high
school tonight (Thursday) when Lake Placid comes for a game. Games next
week at at DeSoto on Monday and Hill-Gustat on Thursday for the season
finale at home.
Wildcat golfers were in district playoffs on Monday and possibly into
Tuesday of this week. Results were not available at press time but against
the "private golf schools" of the west coast it would have been a challenge.
to advance.
Lastly, fishermen, take heart. A new club, Bass Anglers of Hardee
County is being formed and will have several open tournaments for area
enthusiasts. More information on this should be available shortly.
Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome.
Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral-
dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports
news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and
space allows.

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

And from Jesus Christ the faithful and trustworthy Witness,
the First-born of the dead (first to be brought back to life and the
Prince of the kings of the earth. To Him Who ever loves us and
has once (for all) loosed and freed us from our sins by His own
blood.
S-Rev. 1:5 AMP
Vs. 7 tells us He is coming with the clouds, every eye will see Him,
even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth shall gaze upon
Him and beat their breasts and mourn and lament over Him. Even so it must
be! More about this in Luke 21.
We must be ready for the coming of the Lord. Many think they are
going to heaven because they belong to a church or were baptized, or
maybe because they don't drink, drug,, smoke or commit adultery. It is:
good that you live a good moral life, but those things don't get you to heav-
en.
We must be born again! John 3:3 tells us unless a person is born again
(anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and /
experience) the Kingdom of God. If you want to know more, read the next
several verses after that.
A Golden Nugget would be to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Today is the salvation of the Lord.

Students in the Sheriffs Explorers
their fingerprints.

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8A The Herald-Advocate, October 12, 2006

Johanns poses with Barbara Carlton, executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers
Association, and J.A. Clark, president of Florida Citrus Mutual. Topics of interest included avail-
ability of labor and more research on citrus greening.

U.S. Secretary Of Agriculture

Top U.S. agricultural official (left) talks with Edgar Davis (back shown), owner of Florida Fertilizer
Company, local Republican chairperson Erica Scheipsmeier, and Keith Davis, citrus grower a id
fertilizer company co-owner.

Visits Hardee

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Johanns on Thursday, Oct. 5,
visited Hardee County, meeting
with about 45 local agricultural pro-
ducers at the Java Cafe in
Wauchula.
His visit was arranged by Vern
Buchanan, candidate for Congress,
and hosted by the Hardee County
Farm Bureau.

"We apprecia
doing for Florid
cially all your as
ricane recovery
funding. Florid
vital to our stall
largest industry
carried this state
want agriculture
state," said Dav

County Oct. 5
ate all that you are of Hardee County Farm Bureau.
la agriculture, espe- Royal provided the following
assistance in the hur- information, concerns and issues
and all the canker that was presented to Johanns:
a agriculture is so Labor this is the top and
te. It is the second major issue and applies to all agri-
in our state and has culture production.
e since Sept. 11. We We all believe in Free Trade,
to stay a part of our but make it Fair Trade.
'id Royal, president Estate Tax too many farms
are having to be sold to pay off tax.
Citrus
S 1. Funding for research on
Greening. This will be the end to
this industry if it is not brought
under control quickly
S2. Greening test labs in state
with quicker response
3. Funding and research on

Mike Johanns announced an additional $100 million in federal
funds have been added to the proposed Farm Bill for specialty
crops which include citrus for hurricane recovery and canker
compensation. He said $636 million has been sent to Florida for
the program.

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Canker
4. Final installment of Canker
money
5. Free Rider problem with
out of country juice being brought
into the U.S. and not paying like
Florida Citrus Grower
6. Citrus Tree Nurseries with
new regulations
7. Source of budwood protec-
tion
SHorticulture
1. Protection at borders
2. Quarantine 37 plants
coming in, out of country soil
3. Equal regulations between
states everyone on same playing
field
SCattle
1. Federal Order regulations
should not be legislated
2. Individual Federal Orders
need the flexibility to make changes
to meet the needs of the specific
marketing area
3. Speed up and streamline the
process to amend Federal Orders
S Sod water concerns for
growing and homeowner
Apiaries
1. Price of Honey so much
coming in from China and
Argentina
2. Research for Mites prob-
lem since 1984
3. Public awareness of their
importance for so many ag crops
Agricultural Products
1. Restricted Use License for
some fertilizers national security
S"USDA Agriculture Loans
1. must have a degree in what
you want the loan for.

Your Support For Offshore
Drilling Is A Vote For
U.S. Farmers
SYour help in developing off-
shore energy resources is crucial to
American farmers and Florida's
Phosphate Industry!
Natural gas is a raw material
from which fertilizers are made.
American farm high-yield crop
harvests depend on fertilizer made
from natural gas. But tight natural
gas supplies have slashed domestic
nitrogen production 40 percent. Our
food security should not be vulner-
able to foreign country fertilizer
supplies.
Tight U.S. natural gas supplies
have driven farm input and energy
prices to all-time highs, cutting
farm income.
U.S. biofuel production also
depends on natural gas, for the fer-
tilizer to grow high-yield biofuel
crops and the energy input to manu-
facture biofuel.
Florida Phosphate Industry cre-
ates over 6,000 high paying jobs
(average compensation is $72,000),
and is a major factor in the 41,000
jobs that contribute to the Port of
Tampa's $5.9 billion annual eco-
nomic impact.
Florida's power generation -
is currently 29.9 percent dependent
on natural gas.
In 10 years Florida is pro-
jected to be 44.4 percent dependent
on natural gas. This increase in

About 45 Hardee County agricultural producers visited with Mike Johanns on Thursday, Oct. 5,rat
the Java Cafe in Wauchula and expressed issues and concerns. The event was hosted by Hardee
County Farm Bureau. ,A .-

dependency without a correspond-
ing increase in supply will increase
electricity costs to the detriment of
all consumers. See FDEP's
"Florida's Energy Plan" January
2006.
Thank you for understanding the
direct link between natural gas sup-
ply, food security, the biofuel
future, and Florida's power genera-
tion. .sw I'
Issues Important To sFlorida
Citrus Growers...
The presence of diseases impact-
ing the production of Florida Citrus
is the number one problem on the
mind of citrus growers today. The
interim rule of the Citrus Health
Response Plan will hopefully pro-
vide a way for growers to protect
themselves from Citrus Canker,
Greening and other devastating dis-
eases. We thank you for your part in
providing this important process.
Certainly, you have our debt of
gratitude for providing citrus
canker compensation to those
growers who lost their groves
through the citrus canker eradica-
tion program. It is our hope, the
USDA and the Florida Department
of Agriculture can continue to work
hand in hand in the effort to detect
and notify growers of pest and dis-
ease infestations.
An opportunity exists for the
United States Department of
Agriculture and the United States
Department of Energy to work
together to establish genome se-
quencing of citrus sinensis (sweet
orange). Funding is available
through the Department of Energy,
Joint Gonome Institute, supported
by the DOE Office of Science to
move this project forward. Support
of the project would greatly help
assure this research is completed to
the benefit of this nation's citrus
growers, as well as improving
biosecurity for our industry. Your
support for the project would cer-
tainly help moving this project for-
ward speedily.
As we learn to deal with Citrus
Canker and Greening in or state, we
are finding much more fruit than
expected, specifically grapefruit,
will be moved from the fresh mar-
kets to the processed market. This
will further impact the economic
viability of the state's growers and
in turn the ability of our industry to
generate income into the state's
general revenue. With an already
high inventory of grapefruit juice,
additional processing of fresh fruit
will be a hardship. We understand
the USDA is considering purchase
of single strength grapefruit juice
for use in the WIC program and the
military. This could significantly
stabilize the price of grapefruit. We
ask USDA consider a purchase of
five million gallons.
While immigration is not under
your purview to resolve, we certain-
ly appreciate your support with this
issue in any means possible to
assure comprehensive reform oc-
curs. Obviously, agriculture nation-
wide relies on this reform, as well
as many other important industries
to our state.

COURTESY PHOTOS/DAVID RYAAL
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns (left) is shown viith
Vern Buchanan, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in flis
district, who arranged Johanns' visit here.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that SBJ LLC, the holder of the following certificate;
has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number:
and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was:
assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 32 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2000
Description of Property:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4, FT. GREEN
SPRINGS SUBDIVISION; THENCE WEST, 140 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE WEST, 105 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, 170.92 FEET;:
THENCE EAST, 105 FEET; THENCE NORTH 170.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF:
BEGINNING, BLOCK 4, TOWN OF FT. GREEN SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AS PER
PLAT BOOK 2; PAGE 2-28, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SUBJECT TO COVENANTS, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASE-
MENTS OF RECORD, RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF HARD-
EE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
AS RECORDED IN BOOK: 493 PAGE: 475
Name in which assessed: JEWELL TRAYWICK & STEVE lICKS

Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in
such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at
417 West Main Street on the 15th day of NOVEMBER, 2006, at 11:00 a.m.

Dated this 5th day of OCTOBER, 2006.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No. 2
By: LAURA L BARKER
Deputy Clerk
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i The Real Florida
By Dorothy Harris
State Park Ranger

;.FUN FALL!
SFall is upon us, and there are many happenings going on in the
Hammock.
S Beauty berry bushes are ripening, deer are feeding, and the first color-
:'ful leaves are beginning to show on vines and hardwoods. With the change
Sof season comes many fun and enjoyable events for your family here at
Highlands Hammock State Park.
The first event of the season, the Joe Jenkins Time Prediction 5K, is
t his Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. This unique event doesn't require any
.*,speed. You do, however, need skill, as you must predict how long it will
take you or your family members to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) trail route.
.You may walk or run.
If you are among the top 15 predictors of their completion time, you
.will win a prize!
:So, whether you are a speedy road racer or simply someone wanting to
Stake a walk and help this cause, this event is for you. Race entry fees are
.$15 for pre-registration or $20 the day of the race. You can also do a pledge
:walk/run if you prefer.
All funds raised during this event will benefit Park Ranger Joe Jenkins,
::'who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) last year. You can get
::more information on this fitness-related fund raiser by calling Chet Brojek,
:coordinator, at (863) 385-4736.
Then, on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., the Primal Connection will host this
j'ear's first Community Drum Circle. Join Fred Leavitt and other percus-
sion ensemble members as they provide a fun, family-friendly musical
experience.
You may bring your own instruments or use one of theirs. The
Community Drum Circle will be held every third Sunday of the month,
from October through next June. Regular park admission of $4 per vehicle
applies.
S Next, it's time for the annual Music in the Park concert.series to begin
:-again at Highlands Hammock State Park.
The first of our six concerts in the 2006-07 series will be on Saturday,
:Oct. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. It will feature the popular local group,
SGroovus.
This band plays jazz, rock, Latin, blues and even some country music,
:'ith most of the tunes from 1950 to the present. Groovus is making a return
: the concert series, after performing for the park last fall.
SThis is one concert that offers something for everyone!
: Concert admission is $5 per person. Accompanied children age 16 and
.under are admitted free of charge. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and ends
.around 9. Bring your flashlight, and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The
hammockk Inn will be open and serving dinner, snacks and desserts.
SAll proceeds from the Music in the Park series benefit park improve-
K~nent projects via the Friends of Highlands Hammock.
': Lastly, there is only about a month left to get your raffle tickets for the
lHammock Creek" artwork by famed Highwaymen Painter Robert Butler.
'.The painting will be awarded during our Nov. 18 concert with the
-California Toe Jam Band. Chances will be available at both concerts and at
-,te Ranger Station.

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Highlands Hammock State Park's concert series.
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This photo was found in the Rimes Home and submitted by Jim Ragan. (If anyone would like to have
this picture it may be picked up at The Hearld-Advocate.)

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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Junior H

came home and picked up their first
victory of the season last week.
The young 'Cats were home
again this Tuesday, facing Sebring.
Next week's game is at Lake Placid
and the seasoninale is on Oct. 24
at home against DeSoto.
Coach Gregg White was pleased
with his team's first home outing.
"The defense caused two safeties

MONDAY, OCT. 9
VWauchula City Commis-
sion, regular meeting, City Hall,
225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
VHardee County Teen
Pregnancy Prevention Alliance,
regular meeting, Hardee County
Extension Service Office, 507
Civic Center Drive, Wauchula,
9:30 a.m.
/Bowling Green City Com-
mission, regular meeting, City
Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling'
Green, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 12

VHardee County Emergency
Management, local mitigation
strategy meeting, 404 W.
Orange St., Wauchula, 10 a.m.
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, former'
Hardee Junior High media cen-
ter, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wau-
chula, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY. OCT. 13
VHardee County Commis-
sion, planning session on
impact fees, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
MONDAY. OCT. 16
/Zolfo Springs Town Council,
regular meeting, 3210 U.S. 17
N., Zolfo Springs, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 17
VHardee County Coalition for
the Homeless, regular meeting,
133 N. 7th Ave., Wauchula,
noon.
VHardee County Democratic
Executive Committee, open
meeting, the Panda Restaurant,
806 U.S. 17 S., Wauchula, 5:30
p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.

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Her size is
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She loves to ride in the front seat and is
excellent with other dogs and cats.
She also loves to give kisses!
Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of
the animal. Contact 773-2320 if you are interested in adopting any cats or dogs that
desperately need a loving home. The kennel location is 685 Airport Road,
Wauchula, at the county landfill.

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for an extra four. points. The
defense was led by Lincoln
Saunders, Chace Revell, Jake
Mayer, Tre' Anderson and Andrew
Hunt," White said.
The offense had a good day, too.
"Jake Mayer ran all day. long
behind the blocking of Austin
Prestridge, Dustin Colburn, Cody
Hudnall, Jessie Pantoja and Kevin
Godwin," said White.
Mayer ran in the ball for the first
score of the game. The extra point
try failed. The second tally came on
a pass from Scott Donaldson to
Quinton "Peanut" Carlton.
Other players for Hardee are
Mitchell Wright, Murrell Winter,
Kyle Ward, Julian Varela, Serapio
Torres, Wintz Terrell, Wade Staton,
Juan Short, Okie Sambrano, Tony
Rodriguez, Dylan Roberts, Randull
Rivers, D'Aundre Rivers, Caleb
Reas, Dillon Rabon, Dalton Rabon,
Jose Prieto, Tommy Parker, Herbert
Pace, Eugene Pace, Jonathan
Nowakowski, Antonio Moreno,
Rito Lopez, Jarrius Lindsey and
Carter Lambert.
Also, Justin Knight, Samuel
Hudgins, Jajuan Hooks, D'Vonte
Hooks, Andrew Hooks, Steve
Hodges, Anthony Hernandez,

UF-Ona Holds
Field Day
The University of Florida's
Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences Range Cattle Re-
search and Education Center
will be having a field day at its
experiment station in Ona on
Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Sign-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the
program will last from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Lunch will be provided
and the public is welcome.
Please register before Oct. 13.
For more information or to regis-
ter, call Andrea Dunlap at 735-
1314.

Good Shepherd
Needs Volunteers
Good Shepherd Hospice is
looking for volunteers in Hardee
County to become ambas-
sadors and spread the word
about the Hospice's services.
Nine hours of training are
required to hold the position.
The center in Sebring will be
offering free training classes in
November.
Registration and a completed
application are needed to join
the classes. For more informa-
tion on volunteer training or to
register, call Kristin Harmon at
863-314-8037 and to find out
more about being an ambas-
sador or to sign up call Carol
Guinn at 863-551-4815.

Hardee Handles

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Wauchula Smoking?

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Problems with customers' sewer
lines are being "smoked out" by
Wauchula work crews.
And, those with problem lines
will have to fix them, agreed
Wauchula City Commission mem-
bers during Monday evening's
meeting.
Residents will be notified by let-
ter and given 60 days to repair their
lines. They can call the city and
staff will come out and show them
where the leaks are. For those that
don't complete the repairs in a
timely manRer, the city will fix
them and bill the customer, either
on their regular utility bill or a sep-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 252006DR000461
Brian Keith Staton
Petitioner,
and
Lillian Louise Staton
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
To: Lillian Louise Staton, P.O. Box
444, Litiz, PA 17543
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
Brian Keith Staton, whose address is
PO. Box 584, Wauchula, FL 33873 on
or before October 27, 2006, and file
the original with the clerk of this
Court at 417 W. Main St. Ste. 202
Wauchula, FL 33873, before service
on Petitioner or immediately there-
after. If you fail to do so, a default may
be entered against you for .the relief
demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, including orders, are available
at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
Office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915.) Future papers in this
lawsuit will be mailed to the address
on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information.
Failure to comply can result in sanc-
tions, including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.
DATED September 21, 2006.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
9:28;10:5-19c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 25 2006 CA 000 468
E.J. GROVES, LLC,
a Florida limited
liability company,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WALKER & COMPANY, INC.
Defendant, /

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Walker & Company, Inc., and All
Other Parties Claiming By, Through
and under or Against the Benefici-
aries, address unknown.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for Quiet Title on the following prop-
erty in Hardee County, Florida:
Lots 1 through 6 and 15 through
18, Block "B" Melrose Place
Addition to the City of
Wauchula, Florida, less South
12 feet of Lot 18 in Block "B"
Melrose Place Addition to the
City of Wauchula, Florida,
Hardee County LESS AND
EXCEPT A strip of land 25 feet
in width off the South side of
Lot 6, Block B, Melrose Place
Addition to the City of
Wauchula, Florida.
Together with the north 222 feet
of the alley running north and
south thru Block B, Melrose
Place as closed by the City of
Wauchula in Ordinance Number
353 passed in regular session
on February 13, 1961
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on Jeff
J. McKibben, Plaintiff's attorney,
whose address is Post Office Box
1748, Wauchula, Florida 33873, with-
in thiry (30) days after the first publi-
'cation of this notice, and file the
original with the Clerk of this Court
either before service on Plaintiffs
attorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on 26 day of September,
2006.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court

By: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain
assistance. Please contract the
Office of the Court Administrator,
863-534-4690, within two (2) working
days of your receipt of this
Instrument, if you are hearing or
voice impaired, call TDD 863-534-
7777 or Florida Relay Service 800-
955-8770.
10:5-12c

arate billing.
What began as an attempt to
check out city sewer lines, to find
out where an excess of water is get-
ting into the wastewater plant and
increasing processing and space
problems, has uncovered the fact
that many of the leaks are actually
in the sewer lines on residents'
properties:
Public Works Superintendent
Ray McClellan passed around pic-
tures on Monday evening, showing
scenes from the recent smoking on
the northeast side of the communi-
ty. He commented, "we've got pret-
ty powerful smoke bombs. We are
going block by block, manhole to
manhole.
"Most customers have three- or
four-inch lines. If their lines have
no problem, the smoke will go on
out the vent lines. If there is a prob-
lem, there may be smoke in the
house. A lot of little holes allows a
lot of water to infiltrate the lines.
We expect to be done in about 30
days," said McClellan.
In response to questions from the
commission, he explained that
crews knock on every door to alert
residents of the smoking. "We log
and photograph what we are doing.
Most are understanding although' at
least one had to leave her home for
the day until it cleared," he said.
City Manager Rick Giroux com-
mended McClellan and his crew for
their work. "It's part of the waste-
water expansion plan, to find out
where there are infiltration prob-
lems and resolve them," he said.

In other action, the commission:
Learned that the new restau-
rant at Park Place adjacent to Main
Street Heritage Park may open
soon. The last of the licenses neces-
sary for the Cuban-style eatery has
been received.
Discussed problems at the
Forest Glade Habitat For Human-
ity Homes between Diana Street
and Townsend Street. When the
Forest Glade Apartments for the
elderly and handicapped were
approved, zoning restrictions limit-
ed it to adults only and restricted
access to Diana Street. Residents
there were to exit on Townsend
Street.
Now apparently children are liv-
ing at Forest Glade or come over
from the adjacent River Chase fam-
ily apartments, which exit onto
Rust Avenue. Children have built a
bridge between the two complexes
and walk up to Diana, not abiding
by the zoning restrictions set over a
decade ago.
Heard from Forestry Service
Area Supervisor Quint Keys about.
firewise housing and the commis-,'
sion insisting that homes and subdi-
visions abide by fire-safe efforts.
The type of vegetation in or near
houses, a solid wood fence all the
way to the house, and inadequate
driveways for fire truck access all
complicate fighting fires in woods
near urban and rural homes, said
Keys. Palmettos and similar plants

are more combustible, low-hanging
limbs should be trimmed back and
there should be more than one way
in and out of a subdivision in case
of fire blocking an access road, he
added.
Learned Halloween activities
in Wauchula would be Saturday,
Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. "That usu-
ally works best," said Police Chief
William Beattie.
Re-appointed Beattie to the
Economic Development Independ-
ent Board.
Reluctantly approved an
ordinance and resolution mandated
by the state which follows Senate
Bill 360 and requires the three
cities, county and state Department
of Transportation to work together
on transportation infrastructure
related to growth and the level of
service on roads in or near new
developments. The concurrency
plan allows each entity to deter-
mine road costs related to growth
and collect it for the other entities
as well as itself.
Split on a proposed ordinance
to rezone a portion of a block on
South Seventh and South Tenth
avenues from Orange to Bay streets
from single family residential to
professional neighborhood com-
mercial (for offices and the like).
Commissioners Mavis Best, Ken
Lambert and Troy Brant opposed
the plan. Final reading is on Nov.
13.
Approved first reading of an
ordinance outlining requirements
for a mural. Second reading is also
at the Nov. 13 meeting.
Reluctantly approved a belat-
ed resolution for the remilling and
resurfacing for Main Street from
Eighth to Seventh avenues. The
final cost came in at $38,578.50,
higher than the $32,000 over the
emergency quote. McClellan said
there was an unknown leveling cost
and the additional cost was the
exact amount of tonnage used.
"Let's consider this a debacle and
move forward," said Lambert of the
paving on a county road authorized
by city officials without prior com-
mission approval.
Approved a resolution allow-
ing the buyers to merge three lots in
Sunset Park in order to meet the
minimum lot width and lot size for
the home they wish to have.
Approved a resolution to
accept a $37,324 Florida Depart-
ment of Law Enforcement grant for
Project Safe Neighborhood Opera-
tion Gang Eradication. In the past
five years about 60 boys have-
become members of three gangs
filtering in from Polk County with
criminal mischief as well as
assaults, threats and recruitment of
younger adolescents. The multi-
agency approach will allow
Wauchula to join in combating this
activity.
Set a special meeting/work-
shop on Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. about the
proposed 59-home Hidden Creek
North subdivision off Louisiana
Street and Ohio Avenue.

PENNIES' PURPOSE
It is amazing how times have changed. I have heard stories about my
grandparents' generation where they were lucky to earn five cents and be
able to walk down to the local store to buy a Coke. I remember growing up
being thankful for the pennies that came my way because they quickly
added up to a snack on my way home from school.
In today's world, I have actually heard people talk about getting rid of
pennies, tossing them away. It seems the old expression "a penny saved is a
penny earned" means nothing anymore.
People have actually gone further by stating that the penny no longer
has a purpose and that the government should just stop making them and cut
them out of our U.S. currency.
Well, I'm of the opinion that they still have a purpose, even if it is not
monetary. Read the following anonymous story and maybe you will agree:
"Several years ago, I and my husband were invited by his wealthy boss
to dinner at an exclusive restaurant. As we were about to enter, the boss
stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.
There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that some-
one had dropped, and a few cigarette butts.
"Still silent, he reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up
and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure.
"How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would
he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
"Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at me. Finally, I could
stand it no longer. I causally mentioned that my daughter once had a coin
collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been valuable. A smile
crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and
held it out for me to see. 'Look at it,' he said. 'Read what it says.'
"I read the words, 'United States of America.'
'No, not that. Read further.'
'One cent?'
'No, keep reading.'
'In God We Trust?'
'Yes!'
'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. So,
whenever I find a coin, I stop and pick it up, as a sort of reminder to me that
I do trust in God. Because of that Name, for a short time, at least, I cherish
it as if it were gold. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful."'
May we all find God in the small things in life, even something as small
as a penny. So next time you take the change out of your pocket or find a
penny on the street, pick it up, and thank God for His blessings.
Maybe pennies are not valuable in financial ways, but they can be
priceless when they remind us of a giving and gracious God.
"For He makes His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends
rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:45).
I'm Telling the Truth!

PHOTO BY BRETT JARNAGIN
The cafeteria staff from Bowling Green Elementary are all grins after serving lunch to an entire
school of elementary students.

Will It Be Rocco Taco

Or Heddi Spaghetti?

By BRETT JARNAGIN
For The Herald-Advocate
Polls opened for elementary stu-
dents this week, allowing them to
vote for their favorite school lunch-
es.
The election is sponsored by the
School Nutrition Association and
began on Monday with the kickoff
of National School Lunch Week.
This awareness week on school
lunches is sponsored by the
National School Lunch Program.
Rocco Taco, Sally Salad, Ricky
Chicken, Heddi Spaghetti and Pete
Pizza will all be on the ballot.
These candidates were created by
researchers who identified the five
favorite entrees of students.
The winning candidate will rep-
resent the school, lunch that stu-
dents nationwide chose as their
favorite.
Lori Staton, cafeteria manager of
Zolfo Springs Elementary, said,
"We will hold our voting in the
cafeteria, and Supervisor of Elect-
ions Jeff Ussery will be bringing in
voting equipment for the kids."
Staton added that Kash n' Karry
and Party Supplies provided bal-
loons and other assorted decora-
tions to the cafeterias.
Highlight of the week, along with
the voting, is the opportunity for

I ElMENTAFRY SCH*Q0WI
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
Bagel, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage
on a Bun (Salad Tray, Potato
Rounds, Juice, Applesauce, Roll)
and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Sandwich, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray,
Whole Kernel Corn, Chocolate Chip
Cookie) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or Hamburger
Gravy (Salad Tray, Mashed Pota-
toes, Garden Peas, Juice, Roll) and
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey or Stacked
Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, Savory
Rice, Green Beans, Cranberry
Sauce, Apple Crisp, Juice, Roll) and
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Toasted Cheese
Sandwich (Salad Tray, Pinto Beans,
Juice, Jell-O) and Milk

S'JUNIOR HIGH;'4OJ
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
Yogurt, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Sausage
Sandwich or Cheese Pizza (Tossed
Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Apple-
sauce,.Juice, Roll) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty
Sandwich, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Deli
Turkey Sandwich or Cheeseburger
on a Bun (Lettuce & Tomato, Juice

parents to come to their children's
cafeteria and eat lunch with them.
This not only allows parents to
spend time with their kids, but lets
them see and sample what students
eat for lunch daily.
"We estimate that around 500
parents will be attending this year,
that's 100 a day. Our cafeteria will
be decorated in red, white and blue
and we will hae a ballot box for
the students'to vote," said Jamie
Evans, cafeteria manager at
Wauchula Elementary.
Cafeteria managers from the
other elementary schools indicated
that around 100 parents a day had
signed up to come and dine with
their kids each day; together, bring-
ing the estimate to over 1,500 par-
ents total.
"Our cafeteria workers will all be
dressed for the election, by wearing
red, white and blue clothes. We
hope it will get the kids excited
about voting," said manager
Harriet Watkins of Bowling Green
Elementary, ; .. ,..-.-
Principal Sonja Bennett of North
Wauchula Elementary said that par-
ents would be allowed on Monday,
Tuesday. and Wednesday, and
added that she was pulling for
Ricky Chicken, who represents
chicken nuggets.

Bar, Whole Kernel Corn, Chocolate
Chip Cookies) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy or
Corndog or Mozzarella Stick
(Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes,
Peaches, Juice, Roll, Salad Bar) and
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy or,
Stacked Ham Sandwich or Pepper-
oni Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Roll,
Green Beans, Savory Rice, Juice,
Apple Crisp, Cranberry Sauce,
Salad Bar) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Toasted Ham & Cheese
or Cheese Pizza or Tacos (Lettuce &
Tomato, Pinto Beans & Ham, Jell-O,
Juice) and Milk

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
Yogurt, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz (Tossed
Salad, Potato Rounds, Baked
Beans, Roll, Rosy Pear Dessert,
Juice) and Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty
Sandwich, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Red Beans & Sausage
(Tossed Salad, Corn, Turnip Greens,
Chocolate Chip Cookies, Juice Bar)
and Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy (Tossed
Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green
Beans, Fruit Snacks, Roll, Juice) and
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed
Salad, Potato Rounds, Peas &
Carrots, Cucumber & Tomato Salad,
Apple Crisp, Juice) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Toasted Ham & Cheese
(Tossed Salad, Pinto Beans & Ham,
Vegetable Soups Carrot Salad, Jell-
O w/Fruit, Juice) and Milk

The newest addition to Hardee's ..
,elementary schools, Hilltop, will be
holding its first-ever National..-
School Lunch Week. Doris Rey-
nolds, cafeteria manager, said, "We:,
are excited about having the par-,,;
ents come in, and like the other'
schools we will be decorating our.-.
cafeteria in red, white and blue." ,
Elementary students across the
county will have a memorable':,
week. They will get to participate,-
in the voting process, have theirr,.-
favorite meals all week long and, to !'
top it all off, have their parents"
come in and eat with them. ;:
For more information on .,
National School Lunch Week or to:
cast your vote, go to www.vote-,'.,
forschoollunch.org.

A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
You (God) laid earth's founda-
tions a long time ago, and hand-
icrafted the very heavens. You'll
still be around when they are
long gone.
Psalm 102:25-26a (ME)

FRDAY
But when the kindness of God,
our Savior and His love toward
man appeared, He saved us in
His mercy, not by virtue of any
moral achievements of ours, but
by the cleansing power of a new
birth, and the moral renewal of
the Holy Spirit, which He gave
us so generously through Jesus
Christ our Savior.
Titus 3:4-5 (PME)

SATURDAY
The Lord is good, giving protec--'
tion in times of trouble. He-,
knows who trusts in Him.
Nahum 1:7 (NCV)

SUNDAY
Children, obey your parents, for
it is right that you should. "Honor
your father and mother" is the
first commandment with a
promise attached, in the words
"that it may well with you, and
that you may live long in the
land." :
Ephesians 6:1 (NEB) :

MONDAY
But as for me, I know that my
Redeemer lives, and that He will
stand upon the earth at last. And
I know that after this body has :!
decayed, this body shall see "
God.
Job 19:25-26 (TLB)

TUESDAY
And there shall be no night there
(heaven); And they need no
candle, neither light of the sun;
for the Lord giveth them light;
and they shall reign for ever and
ever.
Revelation 22:5 (KJV)

WEDNESDAY
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise
and exalt and glorify the King of
heaven, because everything He
does is right, all His ways are
just. And those who walk in
pride He is able to humble. 3 :
Daniel 4:37 (NIV}) :
All verses are excerpted from The 1
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 M dern English; and (TLB)
The Living Bible. -

Sport is a preserver of health;.-.
-Hippocrates

October 12, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 11

COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licenses
were issued recently in the office
of the county court:
Rudy Aleman, .23, Bowling
Green, and Jessica Lee Lazo, 24,
Bowling Green.
Justyn Dale Robert Black, 20;
Zolfo Springs, and Tabitha Lea
Craig, 21, Zolfo Springs.
'Charles Robert Stevens, 26, Lake,
Placid, and Kimbra Elizabeth
Yelvington, 25, Lake Placid.
The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently by
the county judge:
Premium Asset Recovery Corp.
vs. Florentino H. Perada, judgment.
EMCC Inc. vs. Sissy Camacho,
default judgment.
The' f11owing misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Bradley Allen Atchley, posses-
sion of a live alligator without a per-
mit, adjudication withheld, proba-
tion one year, $315 fine and court
costs, $50 investigative costs.
Luis Gutierrez, domestic battery,
placed in pretrial diversion program
with four-hour domestic violence
class.
Luciano Lara IV, disorderly con-
duct, estreated bond.
Kimberly Rodriguez, domestic
battery, placed in pretrial diversion
program.
Linda Karen Shelton, battery,
placed in pretrial diversion pro-
gram.
Kyle Matthew Lumley, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, adjudi-
cation withheld, probation one year,
random drug screens, drug abuse
evaluation and treatment, warrant-
less search and seizure, $315 fine
and court costs, $100 public defend-
er fees, $50 investigative costs.
Harold Patterson, domestic vio-
lence battery, transferred to pretrial
diversion program.
Rafael Pena-Valdez, trespass,
adjudication withheld, 40 days in
jail.-- 20 days suspended, proba-

tion six months, $315 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees.
Niani Polk, battery, not prosecut-
ed.
Charles Eugene Derringer III,
domestic battery, not prosecuted.
Travis Jerome Kilpatrick, domes-
tic battery, adjudication withheld,
placed in diversionary program;
domestic battery second charge,
no violent contact with victim,
'$667.50 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs.
Jose Luis Lopez, domestic bat-
tery, not prosecuted.
Santos Contreras, failure to
appear in court on charges of
domestic battery, violation of a
domestic violence injunction for
protection and possession of drug
paraphernalia, four months in jail,
$667.50 fine and $100 public
defender fees onrfirst charge, $315
fine and court costs on each of the
second and third charges placed on
lien.
The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Rafael Pena-Valdez, driving
while license suspended (DWLS),
40 days in jail suspended to 20
with proof of valid license, proba-
tion six months (concurrent with
other sentences), $330 fine.-and
court costs.
Michael Wayne Johnson, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, 10 days -
suspended, produced valid license,
$205 court costs.
Dean Fleming Maddox, DWLS,
30 days in jail with credit for time
served (CTS), $330 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees
and $50 investigative costs placed
on lien.
Eliazar Olmos, racing on high-
way, $545 fine and court costs, 20
hours community service.
Danny A. Lamar, DWLS, 30
hours community service in lieu of

I Courthouse Report I

STRY EARLY VOTING THIS YEAR!

Early Voting from October 23rd November 4th
9AM- 5PM Monday thru Saturday at the
Supervisor of Elections Office
" ...- ..- .. ^^B, Jeffery Ussery"
Supervisor of Elections
(863) 773-6061

NITRATE VOTAR TEMPRANO ESTE ANO!

Votar temprano del 23 de octubre noviembre cuarto
9AM 5 P.M. sabado hasta lunes en
la oficina de el Supervisor de de Elecciones
Jeffery Ussery
El Supervisor de Elecciones
(863) 773-6061 10:12c

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
AND PUBLIC PRE-ELECTION TEST
OF VOTE TABULATING EQUIPMENT
The Hardee County Canvassing Board will convene at the office of the Supervisor
of Elections, 315 N. 6th Ave. Suite 110 Wauchula, Florida, at 10:00 A.M. on
Wednesday October 18, 2006. The Board is convening for the pre-election testing
of the early voting ballot tabulating equipment, absentee ballot tabulating
equipment and pre-election testing of precinct tabulating equipment to be used in
the November 7, 2006 General Election. Early voting will begin at 9:00 A.M. on
October 23, 2006.
In accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, this meeting will be open to the
public.
NOTE: Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, states that if a person decides to
appeal any decision by a board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter
considered at a meeting.or hearing, he or she will need a record of the
proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Jeffery Ussery
Supervisor of Elections
AVISO PUBLIC DE LA REUNION
Y PRUEBA PRE-ELECTION PUBLIC
DEL EQUIPO DE TABULACION DEL VOTO
El Tablero de Solicitaci6n de Votos del Condado de Hardee convocarA en la
oficina del Supervisor de las Elecciones, 315 N. 6to Ave. Suite 110, Wauchula la
Florida, a las10:00 de la mafiana. El 18 de Octubre de 2006. El tablero estb
convocando para la prueba pre-election del equipo de tabulaci6n de votaci6n
temprano de la balota, el equipo de tabulaci6n de la balota de ausente y la prueba
pre-election del equipo de tabulaci6n del recinto que se utilizar6 en la elecci6n El
7 de Noviembre de 2006 la Elecci6n General. La votaci6n temprana comenzarb
en 9:00 mafiana El 23 de octubre de 2006.
De acuerdo con la ley de la sol de la Florida, esta reunion estara abierta al
pOblico.
NOTA: La secci6n 286,0105, estatutos de la Florida, indica que si una persona
decide abrogar cualquier decision de un tablero, de una agencia, o de una
comisi6n con respect a cualquier material considerada en una reuni6n o una
:audiencia, 61 o ella necesitar6 un expediente de los procedimientos, y que, para
'tal prop6sito, 61 o ella pueda necesitar asegurarse de que in extenso los
procedimientos est6 anotada, que el expediente incluye el testimonio y la
evidencia sobre los cuales la s0plica debe ser basada.
.. Jeffery Ussery.
El Supervisor de Elecciones
10:12c

jail time.
Jesus Jessie Tenorio, DWLS, not
prosecuted.
Cesar Valdivia, violation of pro-
bation (original charge DUI), pro-
bation revoked, 60 days CTS.
CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court:
Candelaria Martinez vs. Lazaro
Antunez, petition for injunction for
protection.
Odelia Ybarra and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Leonardo Garcia, petition for child
support.
Guillermina Pantoja and DOR
vs. Michelle F. Lopez, petition for
administrative child support order.
Mary Lou Gonzales vs. Joe
Mario Gonzales, petition for
injunction for protection.
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Pedro
and Patricia Granados, damages. i
Amanda Juarez (Hernandez) and
Mark Hernandez, divorce.
Irwin Mortgage Co. vs. Javohn
D. Camel, petition for mortgage
foreclosure.
Gwendolyn Paussi vs. Louis V.
Kilpatrick, petition for injunction
for protection.
Alejandro Gonzalez and Cynthia
Ann L. Gonzalez, divorce.
The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Elena T. Patino Aguilar Villarreal,
vs. David Aguilar, child support
terminated.
Tonie A. Braswell and Sheila J.
Braswell, divorce.
Maria DelCarmen Deleon vs.
Jose Daniel Rojas, child support
terminated.
Steve A. Hall Sr. and Elizabeth
Hall, child support modified.
Mary Melton and DOR vs.
Elmarco Blount, child support
arrears amended.
Grace Dubois and DOR vs.
Samuel Boyett, child support con-
tempt order.
Carolyn Ableman vs. Dorothy
Sellers, dismissal of injunction for
protection.

Yadira Delgado and Saul
Delgado, divorce.
Mariette Marie Wilson and DOR
vs. Jose Luis Romero, transferred
to Polk County.
Senaida Robledo and DOR vs.
Justino Robledo, child support
resumed.
Willie Lee Wormack vs. Hardee
Correctional Institution, dismissed.
Ileana Mascorro vs. Reynaldo
Raul Martinez, injunction for pro-
tection.
Bruce Walter McQuaig and
Marie Annette McQuaig, divorce.
Samantha M. Peiper vs. Bruce C.
Judah, child support order.
The- following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
Christopher Andrew Stone, traf-
ficking in methamphetamine, seven
years Florida State Prison, concur-
rent with Highlands County sen-
tence, $370 court costs placed ao
.lien; introduction of contraband
into jail and violation of communi-
ty control (original charges felony
battery and burglaryof a structure),
probation revoked, five years
Florida State Prison, concurrent
with Highlands County sentences,
$370. court costs and $340 public
defender fees added to outstanding
fines and fees and all placed on
lien.
Saul Alamia, violation of com-
munity control house arrest,
time served, renew community
control with same conditions.
Steven Alvarado, felony DWLS,
not prosecuted, transferred to coun-
ty criminal traffic court.
Anita Ramos Castillo, violation
of probation (original charge lewd
:molestation), probation reinstated
with same conditions.
Jessie Dewitt Little, aggravated
assault with a deadly weapon and
three counts burglary of a dwelling,
15 years Florida State Prison,
license suspended three years;
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enforcement officer and four
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Maridell Castillo Rodriguez, dis-
orderly conduct, obstruction with-
out violence, threating a public ser-.
vant and aggravated stalking, not
prosecuted, transferred to county
misdemeanor court.
Thomas Lee Stettler, disorderly
intoxication, not prosecuted, trans-
ferred to county misdemeanor
court; five counts possession of a
controlled substance without a
valid prescription, not prosecuted.
Jesus Jessie Tenorio, violation of
probation (original charge grand
theft auto), violation affidavit with-
drawn, resume probation.
The following real estate trans-
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Elaine Medrano Bias to Billy and
Janice Hill, $47,000.
Maria DeJesus Deleon to Homes
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Alice Davis Hayes to Billy and
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The Herald-Advocate
(USPS 578-780)
Thursday, October 12, 2006

PAGE ONE

Hardee Outruns DeSoto

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee cross country teams
again ran away with their own
meet.
The Hardee boys and girls team
handily won the Little Cypress
Invitational last Tuesday. Ten of the
runners also went to Orlando on
Friday to participate in a mega-
race, with Jose Gutierrez, Nathan
Tomlinson, Laura Galvan and Lupe
Flores running their personal best
times.
Races this week are today
(Thursday) against Sebring at
Highlands Hammock State Park
and there again on Saturday for the
Ranger Jenkins Trail Run, for those
:who want to work on their times.
Next week, Hardee hosts its final
:home run, the first ever at Hardee
Lakes Park in the Hardee Lakes

Invitational set for 5 p.m on
Tuesday.
That will be a warm-up for the
Class 2A-District 5 championships
at Al Lopez Park in Tampa on
Wednesday, Oct. 25. The competi-
tion there will be keen, with teams
from Avon Park, Bartow, Clear-
water Central Catholic, Frostproof,
Haines City, Tampa Holy Names
(girls only), Tampa Jesuit (boys
only), Lake Wales, Ruskin
Lennard, Lithia Newsome, Daven-
port Ridge, Tampa Robinson, St.
Pete Catholic, Sebring, Riverview
Spoto and Tampa Catholic joining
Hardee runners.
It will be quite difficult to come'
out of that type competition to
advance to the Region 3 champi-
onships at the Ed Radice Park in
Tampa on Nov. 3.
At the Little Cypress Invitati6n-

al, "the 'Cats continued their win-
ning ways in grand fashion, taking
a win from the DeSoto Bulldogs
with numerous personal records set
in the process," said coach Don
Trew.
Three boys, Jose. Gutierrez,
Gilberto Gutierrez and Abe
Anselmo lowered their times, while
seven girls did, including Briana
Aguila, Guadalupe Flores, Laura
Galvan, Maricela Galvan, Erica
Hernandez, Edith Leon and eighth
grader Victoria Hernandez.
Lady Wildcats took the first six
spots in the girls race. Leon, just a
sophomore, came across the line
first, with a time of 23:10. Junior
high runner, Victoria Hernandez
was next overall, with a time of
24:05. Senior Maricela Galvan was
next at 25:30, ahead of classmate

Mandy Cornelius at 26:50. Soph
Hope Poucher was literally on
Cornelius' heels with a time of
26:50.5, while Aguila and Ramirez
were one second apart at 27:56 and
27:57.
After a pair of DeSoto girls, other
Hardee runners were Laura Galvan,
Erica Hernandez, Lupe Flores,
Daisy Escoto, Andrea "Drea"
Parkinson and Ashley Patarini.
Overall Hardee girls won 15-48
over DeSoto in the varsity and nei-
ther squad had a full JV team.
Senior Jose Gutierrez was in well
ahead of all runners in the boys
division, and again followed by
junior brother Gilberto, in at 18:16.

A DeSoto runner was at 18:46 and
Hardee junior Pete Solis fourth at
19:13.
After a pair of Bulldog finishers,
Francisco "Paco" Lozano, Justin
Hines and Mark St. Fort were next
for Hardee, with Alex Flores and
Nathan Tomlinson rounding out the
Wildcat runners. Hardee won 22-37
on the varsity side of the ledger,
with neither team enough for a
junior varsity team score.
Jose Gutirrez lowered his time
another 15 seconds in the huge
Disney World Classic on Friday.
"Mickey and the gang didn't disap-
point as 4,000 runners descended
on the Sports Complex in Or-

lando," said Trew. Against teams
from all over the eastern U. S., the
Wildcats finished 16th overall,
while the Lady 'Cats placed 27th
overall.
For Hardee boys, Jose Gutierrez
came in at 17:29 with' Gilberto
Gutierrez at 18:17. Lozano finished
at 20:27, Hines at 20:35 and
Tomlinson shaved 1:53 off his best
time.
Leon stepped up for Hardee's top
slot for the girls division. Behind
her were Maricela Galvan at 25:44
and Laura Galvan at 30:45. Erica
Hernandez was in at 32:07 and
Flores home in 32:11, 1:45 off her
previous best.
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PHOTOS BY BRETT JARNAGIN
Hitting the trail for the Wildcats are (in front from left)Abe Anselmo, Francisco "Paco" Lozano,
Jose Gutierrez and Luis Reyes; (in middle row) Alex Flores, Gilberto Gutierrez, Pete Soils, Justin
Hines and Nathan Tomlinson; (in back) Jean Frenot and Arnold Louis.

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Living

The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast
Florida Inc. will be recruiting new
members in the area on Thursday,
Oct. 19.
Registration will be held in
Highlands County in the cafeteria
of Fred Wild Elementary School, at
1910 S. Highlands Ave. in Sebring.
Signup is from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
There is a $10 registration fee.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Inc. is
chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA
and serves children in Hardee

The Wauchula Garden Club will
meet Wednesday, Oct. 18, at noon
at the Wauchula Woman's Club
building, 131 N. Seventh Ave.
. The program will include a video
on the state-sponsored youth camp,
Wekiva, plus an update on the
reconstruction of the Garden Club's
clubhouse which was severely dam-
aged during the hurricanes of 2004.
"Any interested persons are invit-
ed to. join us," says President

County and nine neighboring or
nearby counties.
The Girl Scouts is an organiza-
tion for young girls from kinder-
garten through fifth grade. The
youngsters make new friends as
they learn life skills, care for the
environment, reach out to others,
and perform community service.
Goals of the program are to instill
confidence, courage and character.
For further information, contact
Peggy Becerra at (863) 446-0571.

Jeanette Perrine, who will be joined
in hostessing the luncheon meeting
by Joyce Butsch, Mae Frank
Himrod and Liby Corpus.
Treasurer Carol Saunders
reminds members of their annual
dues, which she will be collecting at
the meeting.
For more information on the club
and its activities, call 773-6026 or
773-3594.

Register For Girl

Scouts On Oct. 19

SECRET SISTER

Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson
IS GOD REALLY GOOD?
This is a ridiculous question. And yet, when He calls on us to walk into
the unknown with Him, why are we so slow if we are really convinced that
He does only those things that are in our best interests?
If He made us, could He not destroy us at any moment without bother-
ing to get our advice?
There is a fear of God that is not wise or good. It began in the Garden
of Eden when Adam sinned, then tried to hide. Sin always separates us from
God and makes us want to run away.
Believing in Christ and having Him come to live in our hearts takes
away this fear but not entirely. The devil still tries to convince us that
God wants to take away our toys. We believe this because we have invest-
ed our flesh-life over many years until these toys seem more real to us than
the heavenly things we read about in the Bible.
The danger is that we will try to possess both worlds. We will live all
week as though our life depended on material things and then, on Sunday,
we'll remind ourselves that we are saved and our real life is in the invisible.
This attempt to trust both worlds is called "religion" and it doesn't work.
The reason is that the spirit of this present, evil world and the Spirit of
God are in opposition. So, when we try to accommodate both worlds in our
affections, the result destroys our faith. We become neither wholehearted
worldlings devotes to our own pleasure nor wholehearted believers devoted
to God!
The Lord expresses His disdain in Rev. 3:16. "So, because you are
lukewarm neither hot nor cold I am about to spit you out of my
mouth."
"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the
world, the love of the Father is not in him." (I John 2:15)
If we truly feared the Lord, we would do every thing the Bible tells us
to do in order to please Him. Anything less is just plain insulting!
The truth is that God is so loving and good that our imaginations can-
not comprehend it. We need to put aside our intellects and advance by faith
along an interior route. Then wait in silence. No need to reach up and ring
a doorbell. He knows who is there. In fact, He knows everything. And He
will answer in His time and it will be in exactly the right time.
And there is no reason to be afraid. In fact, He has commanded us oth-
erwise.
"Fear not. I am with thee." (Genesis 26:24)

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Rev. Coy Haney from DeFuniak Springs, FL
Rev. Forest Coombs from Lake City, FL

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Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Tichenor,
Brandon, a five pound 14 ounce
daughter, Piper Campbell Tichenor,
born Sept. 25, 2006, Brandon
Regional Hospital. Mrs. Tichenor is
the former : Amanda Smith.
Maternal grandparents are Kevin
and Lynn Smith of Wauchula.
Maternal great-grandmother is
Dolores Maloy of Sebring. Paternal
grandparents are Jim and Deborah
Tichenor of Brandon. Paternal
grandmothers are Anna Sharp of
Columbus, Ind., and Nancy
Tichenor, also of Columbus, Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith,
Wauchula, a seven pound 10 ounce
son, Landon Drew, born Sept. 7,
2006, Florida Hospital, Sebring.
Mrs. Smith is the former Daffney
Jernigan. Maternal grandparents
are David Jernigan of Sebring and
Robin Woods of Zolfo Springs.
Maternal great-grandparents are
Roy and Betty Johnston of Zolfo
Springs and Mildred Jernigan of-
Sebring. Paternal grandparents are
Kevin and Lynn Smith of
Wauchula. Paternal great-grand-
mother is Dolores Maloy of
Sebring.

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Mothers all want their sons to
grow up to be president but they
don't want them to become
politicians in the process.
--John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Class Of
1995 Plans
Reunion
Hardee Senior High Schoolls
Class of 1995 will hold a 10+ Year
Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 4.
The event will be held at the Best
Western Heritage Inn & Suites on
U.S. 17 south of Bowling Green.
Festivities start at 6 p.m.
Cost is $25 per person.
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COURTESY PHOTO
Jan Jackson (right), organizer of the Secret Sister program at
the Bowling Green Youth Academy, was the guest speaker Bt.a
meeting of the Wauchula Woman's Club on Friday. Jackson and
two girls from the juvenile facility told club members about.the
program and the support it provides. In the program, communi-
ty members donate hygiene and other approved items for the
girls at the academy who have no family support. Anyone inter-
ested in becoming a Secret Sister may contact Jackson at 773-
6826 or 245-1828. Jackson is shown here with Belva Vance,
president of the Woman's Club.

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Luncheon Meeting Oct 18

JEFF J. MCKIBBEN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Are pleased to announce that Morrell, Watson, Spivey and Southwell, P.A. has
acquired the Jeff J. McKibben, P.A. firm.
J. Steven Southwell, BA 1999, MAB 2000, JD 2004, University of Florida will be
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In May, while stationed at Moody
ir Force Base, Valdosta, Ga., Aris

ieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
Son of Bart and Susan Barton of
WWauchula, and a Hardee High grad-
uate and former Wildcat swimmer,
t. Barton serves as a Support
Flight Commander for the 23rd
cCommunications Squadron. He was
Recently honored to receive the
SOfficer of The Quarter award. His
twife Teri also resides in Valdosta.

Victory Praise Center is hold-
ing revival all next week, with the
Glory Road Trio and a trio of
speakers, Rev. James Altman from
Lake City, Rev. Coy Haney from
DeFuniak Springs, and Rev. Forest
Coombs from Lake City.
SThe revival begins Sunday, Oct.
15 and continues through Sunday,
Oct. 22 with dinner on the grounds.
Everyone is welcome at the church
at 132 E. Main St., Bowling Green.

Southside Baptist Church is
'holding its 52nd anniversary and
homecoming on Sunday at its 11
a.m. service. Everyone coming is
invited to celebrate old-fashioned
day by wearing long skirts and
overalls.
; Rev. Jerald Dunn and the congre-
gation invites everyone& to join
,them at the church at 505 S. 10th
IAve., Wauchula, -for -this--pecial-
-occasion.

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
City Has Purchased Land Near
Ceme-tery: The city council met in
regular session Oct. 5, with all
members present except
Councilman Fitz-gerald. Mr.
Charles A. Reif ap-peared before
the council and asked for a reduc-
tion of meter deposits in the case of
electric refrigeration. The matter
was referred to the light and water
committee for consideration.
The following resolution was
adopted: "Whereas, the City
Council of the City of Wauchula,
Florida, having determined that it is
necessary for the public welfare of
said city that additional real estate
to be purchased for cemetery pur-
poses... Purchase price for the sum
of $1,250 to be paid in whole."

Wauchulan Injured When Car
Overturns: S.N. Thomas, secretary
and manager of the Wauchula
Farmers Supply Company, suffered
painful cuts and bruises last
Thursday while on a business trip to
Hendry County. Thomas was in the
truck belonging to his company and
was traveling over a nine-foot road
in Hendry County when a hit-and-
run driver forced him off the road
and then crashed into his car, send-
ing the small truck into a canal by
the roadside.
The truck turned over in the canal
and Mr. Thomas, who had not lost
consciousness, broke a glass and
extricated himself, thereby saving
himself from drowning. The driver
of the other machine did not stop,
and Thomas has no idea who he
was. Some men who came along
shortly afterward helped get the
truck back onto the road. Thomas'
injuries include cuts and bruises
about the head and on the hand and
knee.

Diamond Ball Teams Open
Season Monday: Beginning Mon-
day, Oct. 12, the diamond ball
teams will start league play in
Wauchula. Nine games have been
scheduled between the eight teams
in the league. The two groups of
teams have been divided into
American and National league
groups, with the Firemen, Coca-
Cola, Bailey Auto and Barber teams
in the American League, and Dia-
mond G, Green Pack, Legion and

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Lions in the National League.
All games cancelled or rained out
will be played on a later date, to be
set by President Ausley. Games set
out on account of foreign teams,
both at home and away, will be
played before the close of the
schedule. All home games will be
played seven innings, and the first
game starts at 7:45 p.m. An admis-
sion charge of 10 cents will be
made, and each team will be
allowed 16 players, President
Ausley announced.

50 YEARS AGO
Wildcats Swamp Jesuit 52 To 0;
Lake Wales Here: The Hardee High
Wildcats scored in every period last
Friday night at Plant High Field in
Tampa to swamp a luckless Jesuit
team 52 to 0. The heretofore punch-
less Wildcats scored touchdowns
the first two times they got their
hands on the ball and led 20 to 0 at
halftime. Defensively, the Wildcats
played a near-perfect ball game,
holding the big Jesuit team to three
yards from scrimmage.
The Tigers wound up with minus
five yards rushing and eight yards
plus on forward passing. Jesuit got
only one first down in the entire ball
game, while the 'Cats were credited
with nine. The 'Cats racked up 262
yards running and 103 yards pass-
ing. The Cat secondary and the line-
backers smothered all but one Tiger
pass attempt. Coaches Chuck
Williams and Chick Pollock were
high in their praises of the entire
team.

Miss Taylor Is 'Woman Of Year':
Anna Mae Taylor, Democratic
nominee for reelection to the office
of county tax assessor has been
named "Business Woman of the
Year" by the Wauchula Business
and Professional Women's Club.
Miss Taylor is a charter member of
the Wauchula Club and has been
active in it since the charter was
granted. She has held various
offices and has been active in its
many projects.
A native of Hardee County, she is
an untiring worker in church, civic
and community affairs. Miss Taylor
first began her career soon after
completing her high school educa-
tion, as an employee of A.C.
Schenck, owner of the Wauchula
Abstract Company. She is a lifelong
member of the First Methodist
Church of Wauchula. At the present
she is a member of the Board of
Stewtards and ,she has served in
other capacities in the church and
Sunday School.
Albert Lane President Of Concert
Association: Formation of a Mutual
Concert Association was announc-
ed by Mrs. Horace McDonald, pres-
ident of the Wednesday Musicale.
The group was organized in order to
bring a series of the best entertain-
ments to the area. A drive for mem-
bers will get under way next week,
it was announced by Mrs. W.L.
Howard, membership chairman.
Mr. Albert Lane is president of the
new series.

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The Wednesday Musicale has
entered into agreement with the
Alkahest Celebrity Bureau of
Atlanta to bring a series of three
nationally known entertainments in
the field of music to Wauchula dur-
ing January, February and March.
The Alkahest Bureau is the oldest
concert and lecture service in the
South having been in business for
60 years. Similar series are now
thriving in Arcadia and Sebring as
well as in other Florida towns.

25 YEARS AGO
Donations Needed For Park: The
Hardee County Parks and
Recreation Board has recommend-
ed an improvement to Pioneer Park
in the nature of a band shell. This
has been approved by the Board of
County Commissioners, provided
sufficient donations from the public
are received to construct the band
shell. George Collins, Pioneer Park
Chairman and Coordinator, is in
charge of the project.
This multi-purpose band shell
would be available for functions by
all organizations, concerts; Fourth
of July celebrations and political
rallies, to name just a few. There
have been many requests for just
such a building, and there have
been a number of firms and individ-
uals asking questions about costs. A
complete breakdown will be given
to any who request it for their pro-
posed donations.

Brucellosis Treatment Over Half
Completed: Nearly 50 percent of
the estimated 464 herds of cattle in
Hardee County remain to be treated
in the accelerated program to rid the
county and Florida of the highly
contagious cattle disease brucel-
losis. A concentrated effort is now
under way in the county to com-
plete the initial herd testing on more
than 200 remaining herds of cattle.
Latest reports show 250 herds
have already enrolled in the testing
program; 33 percent of the herds are
so far tested as having infected cat-
tle and have been quarantined.
Those producers who are not yet
enrolled in the free testing and vac-
cination program have been urged
to contact Dr. R.A. Ragsdale by
telephone. Hardee is one of the
counties with a high incidence of
the disease that causes either abor-
tion or the birth of weak calves
among beef breeds and reduces
milk yields among dairy cows.
No Fourth Man Involved In
Robbery: The search for a fourth
man suspected of being involved in
an armed robbery at Williams Food
Lane last week was called off last
Wednesday afternoon when it was
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sheriff's department stopped the
search after they ran down leads on
a man the other three suspects
called "Pookie."
"They did not think we would
find Pookie," Selph said, "but we
did." He just happened to be talking
to a Plant City detective at the time
of the robbery, he said. The three
men arrested, after a short high
speed chase, claimed a fourth man
armed with a gun jumped from the
car before their capture. Detectives
now believe the three made up the
fourth man so they could put the
blame on him.

10 YEARS AGO
It's Ready! County Opens Its
First Animal Control Center: When
the ribbon-cutting is over on Friday
morning, Animal Control Officer
William "Bud" Heggie will official-
ly settle in his job. Owners of pets
which roam the countryside, create
a nuisance or are abandoned could
face fines and mandatory couft-
appearances as Heggie responds to
complaints of loose, loud or unli-
censed animals.
County commissionerS, other
public officials and the public will
gather at 10 a.m. on Friday to do the
honors in opening the new Hardee
County Animal Services shelter, at
the landfill east of town. The simple
block building, made possible by a
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Great dancers are not great
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Oct. 13 Varsity Football/
Senior Night Avon Park HOME 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 14 Cross Country Bradenton Away 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 16 HJHS Softball DeSoto HOME 4:30 p.m.
16-20 Volleyball District Playoffs HOME TBA
Oct. 17 Swimming District Meet Winter Haven TBA
Cross Country Hardee Lakes Run HOME 4 p.m.
HJHS Football Lake Placid Away 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 19 HJHS Softball Hill-Gustat Away 4:30 p.m.
JV Football Sebring HOME 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 20 Varsity Football Haines City Away 7:30 p.m.
Oct 24 Cross Country Tampa-Districts Away 4:00 p.m.
HJHS Football DeSoto HOME 5:30 p.m.
Regional Swimming TBA Away TBA

JV 'Cats Control Frostproof

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Junior Varsity
Wildcats are on a five-game win
streak.
The junior 'Cats shut out Frost-
proof 20-0 for their third consecu-
tive shutout.
Tonight (Thursday) the junior
Wildcats visit the junior Barons at
St. Pete Catholic. The season finale
is next week at home against
Sebring, a game moved up from the
original Oct. 26 date.
"The JV 'Cats were victorious
for the fifth week in a row. It was
another hard-hitting game. The
defense did an outstanding job
holding Frostproof out of the end
zone on two different goal-line
stands, one in the third quarter and
one in the fourth," related head
coach Rod Smith.
"Constant pressure and timely
interceptions were the ticket to that
outcome. I'm really, really proud of
our kids, who never buckled under
the pressure," commented Smith.
Tyrell Smith had a pair of intercep-
tions, while Esayi Youyoute and
Harree Cook each had one.
"The option game continued to
improve, with some nice blocking
up front and better exchanges and
reads by the backs, noted Smith.
"They had a great effort and
great focus, having to wait for a
college game between the Webber
and Valdosta State junior varsities
toifinish the game before us," con-
cluded Smith.- i' ," .i- '" t'
Frostproof had the opening kick-

off and was helped by an offsides
penalty by Hardee, picking up 21
yards before going backward and
being forced to punt.
In Hardee's first possession, a
25-yard punt return gave the 'Cats
good field position at the Frost-
proof 47. They got as close as the
Bulldog 5-yard line but were
stymied by a penalty and tackle.
Frostproof couldn't take advantage
and kicked the ball away, With
Hardee taking over on the Bulldog
29.
This time Hardee capitalized,
taking just two plays to score. The
PAT kick was partially blocked and
went awry, but Hardee led 6-0 with
three seconds left in the first quar-
ter.
After a sack by Kelsheem White,
Frostproof wvas forced to punt.
Hardee turned the ball over on
downs. Another punt and Hardee
started again at the Bulldog 47.
Youyoute kept the ball for a 20-
yard scamper and Antjuan Jones
went over the goal line for another
TD. With the Jesus Aguirre kick,
Hardee was up 13-0 at halftime.
The junior Wildcats got a 40-
yard kickoff return from Marvin
Cook to start the second half but a
fumble turned the ball over to
Frostproof at midfield. The
Bulldogs marched to the Wildcat 7
before an interception by Youyoute
stopped them. He toted the ball out
to the 25-yard line:, i
Nine plays later was again in the
'Frostproof end zone."The conver-
sion kick made it a 20-0 game.

Hardee stopped the Bulldogs
several times again. First intercep-
tions was by Smith but Hardee then
suffered the same fate from the
Bulldogs. Next time Harree Cook
intercepted a Bulldog pass in the
end zone for a touchback and
Hardee ran out the clock.
'Beside the Wildcat interceptions,
among the Hardee defensive stand-
outs was Kelsheem White with
three sacks and two other tackles.
Also seen in on the tackle parade
were Tyler Alden, Eric Martin,
Jonathan Delarosa, Jonathan Kelly,
Nick Battles and Damien Richard.
'Offensively, five Hardee backs
amassed 195 yards and three touch-
downs. on 29 carries while Frost-
proof had a net 96 yards on 25 car-
ries. Both quarterbacks were 2-for-
6 in passing, but Hardee's went for
33 yards and Frostproof's for only
18.
Hardee had 11 first downs to 10
for Frostproof and twin turnovers
to three for Frostproof.
Staff writer Jim Kelly contributed
to this report.
Enthusiasm is one of the most
powerful engines of success.
When you do a thing, do it with
all your might. Put your whole
soul into it. Stamp it with youx
own personality. Be active, be
energetic, be enthusiastic and
faithful, and you will accom.
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Game On Senior Night

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A bit rested and healing up, the
Hardee Wildcats look at their stiff-
est challenge on Friday night.
This one is possibly for the Class
3A-District 12 championship as
both the Avon Park Red Devils and
Hardee Wildcats have 1-0 district
records and are 5-1 overall.
The Red Devils come in with 20
seniors to compete against the 22
Wildcat seniors who will be among
the athletes honored in pre-game
Senior Night ceremonies.
Avon Park's improvement is seen
in its 14-6 upset of district foe
DeSoto two weeks ago when
Hardee was downing the fourth dis-
trict opponent Sebring 21-7. Avon
Park went on to beat Lake Placid
26-8 in a tough game last week
which unveiled the talents of soph
running back Virgil Cooper.
Red Devil returning quarterback
T.K. Hill is without last year's
Gerrard Coleman, Taiwan Perry
and kicker Michael Waggoner,
which lost to Hardee 27-7. But the
Red Devils have a new coach, a
new format, receivers Marcus
Wyche and Corey Topa, linebacker
David Shoeman and defensive back
Devon Wilson to rain havoc offen-
sively and defensively.
Hardee counters with its own
group of senior heroes, which have
outscored opponents since the pre-
season game 447-49. In that seven-
game span, Hardee amassed 1,757
total yards to just 715 for oppo-
nents. The big exception was the
overtime 32-31 loss to Bartow.
Hardee leads the seven-game stats
with more passing yards, more
rushing yards, more first downs and
more interceptions. The Wildcats'
weaknesses are seen in turnovers
and penalties.
Leading Hardee will be junior
running backs Jimmy Cimeus,
Jayquan Gandy and center Tyrone
Pace, along with defensive
backs/receivers Marwin Simmons
and Onel Virgile, defensive line-
man Joseph Barton, linebacker
David Newcomb and safety/punt
returned Terry Redden.
But the bulk of the work will
come from its nearly two dozen
seniors, led by quarterback Weston
Palmer, punter/defensive back Will
Krause and kicker Pablo Anselmo.

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Senior linemen are Eric Cobb,
Jacob Benavides, Reggie Grizzard,
Ian Durrance, Kyle Parrish,
Haceem Shwell, Cameron Durham,
Julian Garcia and Daniel "D.J."
Robinson. Receivers are Lisnell
Youyoute, Jermaine King and run-

ning back is Herman Patterson.

On the defensive side ofthe field,
senior standouts are Briant Shu-
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Stump The Swami
By John Szeligo
Well, Football Fans, it is mid-October. The leaves should be at peak
color. College football should be peaking too. Several teams are looking
toward the National Championship Game. Their coaches should keep them
focused on the next game on the schedule. It is a long time until January in
Arizona. Fans and commentators are the ones firing up the airwaves with
call-in shows and polls on their websites. That is what makes college foot-
ball so passionate.
Gator Fans are shouting for a number two ranking this week after an
impressive win over LSU. They are shouting other things at ESPN's Mark
May after his bold prediction of an LSU blowout over the Gators. Wonder
if May is so bad with his predictions or does he do it on purpose to incite
interest? If Florida can escape the land-mine trap at Auburn this week, a 12-
0 record going into the SEC Championship game is very possible.
West Virginia Fans, wanting a top ranking, are quick to point out after
the blowout of Mississippi State that South Carolina, Auburn and LSU had
a combined 247 yards rushing against the Bulldogs' tough run defense.
WVU rushed for.314, with All-American Steve Slaton gaining 185 by him-
self. ESPN commentator, Doug Flutie, had some negative comments about
West Virginia's All-American QB Pat White too. Flutie questioned his pass-
ing ability! Come on Dougie, remember you were 0-4 in your career against
West Virginia and threw just one touchdown pass in those games. Maybe
ESPN Classic should show your 1983 performance against West Virginia?

Dirt Road Diaries
By C.J. Mouser

One day last week, per my natural habit, I went outside mere moments
before dawn. I sat in a lawn chair and put my coffee down on the picnic
table, to free both hands for the coming morning attack.
Per normal, a cat came from the left and a dog from the right. The dog
was in mid-yawn as she placed her head in my lap. In an effort not to hurt
anybody's feelings, I always make sure to have both hands free so that I can
greet them at the same time.
Salem, my daughter's tomcat, hasn't had functioning genetic plumbing
in years, so he hangs around the house, making a dark silky centerpiece for
the picnic table. He's a sweetheart, a fact that has not escaped the notice of
a small tiger-striped female cat that has taken to living under the back porch
and sharing Salem's dinner bowl.
He tolerates and accepts her, much as we would if she would give us
the chance, but she is wild and harbors no affection for humans. The minute
she sees us, she runs. She hisses at us if we happen upon her before she can
escape. On this day, though, she would begin to pay the price for her aloof
nature.
I hadn't had my first sip of coffee when I saw a small dark form creep
out from under the house and pass between the front wheels of my hus-
band's truck, disappearing into the deep shadows beneath it.
"What was that?" I asked the dog, who pricked her ears briefly and
then relaxed again.
"It's that crazy cat," her eyes said as I scratched behind her ears.
"Odd for her to come out when there's a human out here, isn't it?" I
asked.
"She's sick."
"How do you know?"
"Look at her! Are ya blind?"
OK, so I imagined it, but the conversation seemed real enough to me.
And I did look at the cat, and when I thought back to the slow lolling way
she crossed the yard, I knew in my heart that she was, indeed, very sick.
S-The little female stared back at me, as cautious as ever. Amazingly
erinigh, however, she allowed me to get withinwthree feet of her before she-'
n6oved away but not in her normal manner. She moved in fits and starts,
rather than in her usual blurred streak of stripes. She sat down twice to rest
before she'd made it half a dozen yards. It was then that I realized, based
on physical evidence, that she hadn't been faithful to Salem; she had obvi-
ously had trouble with a litter of kittens.
"You know, I can help you if you'll give me a chance," I murmured. "I
have medicine penicillin." She thanked me for my kind offer by slip-
ping under the porch without a look back.
I warned the kids. I knew they would spot her eventually, and I want-
ed them to know in advance that she was not right.
"Don't mess with her," I cautioned. "I think she has an infection, but
there's no telling what else she has and I don't want ya'll getting scratched
or bitten."
I should have known better.
There was a time when I would have risked being late for work to help
that cat. I would have been on my hands and knees under the porch, and
would not have rested until I had caught her. But I long ago lost that incli-
nation.
That evening when I came in from work, I found a box with a rumpled
towel inside it on the front porch. There was an empty bowl and saucer
nearby, with trace evidence of food and milk in each. I tracked down the
kids and listened as they described the harrowing catch, the hissing and
indignant yowling, and the subsequent force feeding and administration of
juvenile medical technology.
SIt was a blatant disregard for direct orders.
I didn't have the heart to fuss at them. Maybe as we grow older and our
.ideals begin to fade, our children are meant to step in and pick up where we
left off.

tJ

The fans would love to see that 10-for-45 passing game with five intercep-
tions, wouldn't they?
Michigan fans claim they should be ranked second. The Wolverines
and the Big 10 would love to see a one versus two when Michigan and Ohio
State tee it up. The Swami said way back in August the Michigan team
would come back strong in ..06.
Southern Cal claims the Trojans are number two based on a blowout of
Arkansas in game one. If Auburn was number two and lost big to Arkansas,
then USC can claim the two spot, right?
Bottom line is this. Florida has to beat Auburn, Georgia and South
Carolina while surviving a championship game in the SEC. W"'t Virginia
has to beat undefeated Louisville along with dangerous Rutgers and Pitt.
Michigan has to face Ohio State in Columbus. Southern Cal has to face
Oregon and Cal in PAC 10 play along with Notre Dame. Fans can debate it
all they want in sports bars, over water coolers and on internet message
boards, but it's a long way to January.
Miami may have lost attendance in this down year for the 'Canes but
more importantly they lost a lifelong fan when Keith Weems passed on
recently. Growing up in Miami, Big Keith" followed the Canes his entire
life. When Miami upset West Virginia several years ago, Keith sent a
wreath of black flowers to me. Of course, being the joker I am too, I had to
admit it was a good one on me. Problem was I had no idea how big a 'Cane
Fan he was at the time so it came from left field as I suspected the usual
culprits. That only added to his joy. He did bring it up a few times over the
next 20 years or so. Now, when I see Miami playing on the tube I will
always think of the guy who got the best one on me and smile remember-
ing a great fan and good man.
Now let's look at this week's Bill O' Fare:
1. Syracuse at West Virginia Mountaineers will return to
Morgantown to celebrate Homecoming. The Orangemen have improved
this year but the 41 points per game offense of WVU will not be deterred.
West Virginia 45 Syracuse 10.
2. Florida at Auburn the Gators played their best game of the year
against LSU. If the defense continues to play that well the rest of the sea-
son, Gator Fans can expect 12-0 and a trip to Atlanta. Auburn is a land mine
game. The Tigers will play like animals backed into a corner after the loss
to Arkansas. Florida 24 (Yes, a field goal) Auburn 14.
3. Marshall at SMU Thundering Herd will break the losing streak
in Dallas. The Mustangs have lost their starting QB for the season.
Bradshaw will run wild for the Herd. Marshall 27 SMU 10.
4. Vanderbilt at Georgia Vandy is an improved team in '06. They
gave Michigan a solid performance in the opener. Georgia will play hard

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knowing its only salvation is to win out. Georgia 31 Vanderbilt 17.
5. FSU at Duke This game should have been a joke. Duke taking
Alabama to the wire and FSU not playing well in North Carolina now make
this game intriguing. FSU in a mild upset. FSU 26 Duke 20.
6. Florida International at Miami Coker has a chance to go 4-2 with"
a big win over this powerful opponent. Duke is up next for the mighty
'Canes! Is there any wonder Miami had only 29,621 fans watch their last
game? Miami 45 FIU 7.
7. Mississippi at Alabama Tide needs to play better football than;
the Duke game. Alabama 27 Mississippi 13.
8. Michigan at Penn State The Blue have lived up to my predictions
in week one. The showdown with Ohio State will again be the game of the;
year in the Big 2 plus 10 Conference. Michigan 35 Penn State 17.
9. Pitt at UCF Panthers have a 5-1 record and are taking aim at
Rutgers and West Virginia. This little side trip to Mickey's place, hopeful-
ly, won't be a distraction. Pitt 38 UCF 17.
10. USF at North Carolina Bulls should have no problem with the
Tar Heels. Even Miami beat them 27-7. Former Lake Gibson QB Grothe
and Lake Wales running back Williams were impressive in the UConn vic-
tory. USF 31 UNC 10.
11. Ohio State at Michigan State Buckeyes continue to roll against
lesser opponents. Let's face it; the Big 10 has Ohio State, Michigan and the
rest. Ohio State 48 Mich. State 13.
12. Kentucky at LSU Poor Wildcats always seems to play a team
like this after it has lost a huge game.' UK is the bottom feeder of the SEC,
so they know their role well. LSU 52 UK 16.
13. Rutgers at Navy A real test for the Scarlet Knights. Middies.
ground game usually controls the clock and eats up yardage. Keeping Rice
and Leonard on the sidelines is the key to a Navy win. Rutgers 30 Navy 28.
14. Wake Forest at North Carolina State Wake blew the Clemson
game pure and simple. The question is do they bounce back strong or come,
out flat in this game? Wake Forest 27 NCSU 21.
15. Army at UConn Huskies need a win to keep bowl hopes alive.
UConn 34 Army 31.
16. Cincinnati at Tampa Going out-on a limb. Tampa 19 Cincy 17.
17. Miami at NY Jets Pennington and Company have Mahi Mahi.
Jets 27 Miami 17.
18. Tennessee at Washington Skins are tough at home. Washington
27 Tennessee 14.
19. Oakland at Denver Where is Randy Moss? Denver 31 Oakland
17.
20. Carolina at Baltimore -"Ravens defense is too much. Baltimore
23 Carolina 13.'

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Come by and check out what we can do for you. Don't see what you are lookingfor, come by and
let us see what we can find for you on our locator service. We have access to all makes and
models. See what the new Wauchula A, to Mart, Inc. can do for you!
201 South 6! Ave
(next to Wauchula State Bank)
Wauchula Call 773-5959 or fax in your request to 773-5956
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Classifieds
DEADLINE ....uesday noon
RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional
word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents
per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box
numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING ........Ads must be pre-paid.

CLASSIFICATIONS:\

Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help Wanted
Houses
.Livestock
Lost & Found
Miscellaneous

Mobile Homes
Notices
Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate
Recreational Vehicles
Rentals
Services
Wanted
Yard Sales

East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Now Accepting A! plications
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Center Cook, Bus Monitors, Assistant Teacters, Bus Drivers. Benefits
package includes retirement plan. Competitive wages. Contact: Fort
Meade Center at 107 6th Street SE (863) 2,3-8210, or Bowling Green
Center at 5115 Mason Dixon Avenue (863) 375-2101. License
#C14HA0004. EOE, ADA c1O:5-12c

Lonestar
Const-u.ction Corp-

General Contractor
Lic.j RG291103615 \
Locally owned and operated .

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

HAY FOR SALE $3.50 per bale,
Hermophia, dry, fertilized, clean hay.
Saturday 10/14 from 8-4 in the field.
Cash only. Call Bruce at 863-581-
5434. 10:12p
L. DICKS, INC. is now contracting to
purchase fruit for the 2006/7 season
and beyond. Contact Mark Manuel @
781-0384. 8:17tfc

FULLY EQUIPPED 2001 Cadillac
Deville DHS, 4 DR. Priced below blue
book, $12,500. 773-0007. "Mint
Condition" 1989 Mercedez '560', 4
DR, Sedan, $5,000. 773-0007. 10:12c
'69 CJ5 JEEP for parts, running motor,
rebuilt transmission, new rear end,
new clutch & pressure plate, $500.
735-0897. 10:12c

Landscape Manager
Salary range $27,000 $35,000.
Experience in landscape, irrigation, sod or
nursery helpful but not necessary.
Management and leadership skills required.
Must have valid driving license.
Apply in person or fax resume to 375-2706.
Call 375-4450 for appointment. c010:12,19c

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN
MIGRANT ASSOCIATION
The Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
is a unique, well established, non-profit organization
that provides quality child care and education for
migrant and rural low income children in 20 counties
within the State of Florida.
RCMA seeks highly motivated individuals who possess
a BA in Early Childhood Education or Special
Education or Nursing with an emphasis in pediatrics
and child development to be responsible for a full range
of education and health services for infant/toddler, and
preschool children. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
RCMA offers an excellent benefit package that usually
surpasses other child care institutions. Competitive pay
range between $13.00 up to $19.50 an hour depending
on experience.
Send resume to: Noeml Vasquez at the Hardee Area
Office 614 N. Florida Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873

Deadline: October 18, 2006 c10:12c

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P.0 Box 130l4 O1Wauchula, Fl. 33873*(863)773-411 4fx 1863) fax 3-3737.ww\.preco.or

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2004 FORD MUSTANG, 40th Anniver-
sary Edition, 23,000 miles, $13,500
OBO. 863-781-9494 under warranty.
10:12p
1993 FORD RANGER, runs good, AC,
good tires, AM/FM/CD, $1,500 OBO.
773-3792. 10:12p
1984 INTL. TK TREE truck and box
with chipper, 97 Verm diesal, 1989
SFord TK with dump bed, 25 feet and
big gas chipper. 767-0934 or 781-
2783. 10:5-19p

2003 RHD JEEP WRANGLER, 57,000u
miles, new tires, A/C, oil change, tune
up, etc. $14,500 OBO. Call Arlene 773X
5990. 10:5-12:71'
1983 GMC SUBURBAN, 3rd seat, 4x4'
1/2 ton, diesel, good on fuel. For more
info, ask for Ricky 781-3883, $4,000
OBO. 10:5-12p

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Florida Institute For
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.
Where a Job Can Become A Career
FINR IS GROWING. Come join our team. The following
positions are now available.
Entry Level Positions
Minimum Requirements are H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., 18
years of age or older and no disqualifying offenses.
C.N.A. Current Florida license required. B, C, Weekends &
PRN shifts are available in the Skilled Medical Center.
Experience is a plus.
R.S.A.'s. Provide direct care to clients. Duties include, supervi-
sion of 1-6 clients during assigned shift. Other duties are imple-
mentation of behavior plans, documentation, showering, feed-
ing, accompanying on transports, etc. C.N.A. License, AA, AS,
BA or BS preferred. Previous experience is a plus.
Therapy Aides. Transport clients to and from therapy sessions
and assist therapists in group activities with clients. Previous
experience is preferred.
Skilled Positions
Utility Service Technician. Must be HVAC certified with 2-
5 yrs. experience.
Management
Residential Shift Supervisor. Weekend and C Shift positions
on the Intensive Campus are available. Qualifications are;
C.N.A. or E.M.T. or Paramedic with 5 yrs experience and super-
visory experience required. BS or BA in health related field with
supervisory experience is preferred.
Professional
Program Case Manager. Previous case management experi-
ence or social work is preferred. Qualifications are LPN or RN
with current Florida License or BS or BA in Health Related field
with 2-5 yrs experience.
Apply at 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873, fax
resume to IHR-Dept :,(863)77i-2041, .or e-mail .to
annettedhr@finr.net. FINR has an excellent benefit pack-
age including competitive pay s'cae and is a DFWP and
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Peace River Electric Cooperative'is actively seeking a
Apprentice Line Technician

We are looking for someone special because not just anyone can do this work. If you are self-
motivated, enthusiastic, personable, can think on your feet, and don't mind hard work, then
maybe we can help you build a career. Our team-oriented company is growing and we need the
help. But we aren't willing to settle for second best. This work isn't easy and requires a
willingness to work outside in all types of weather. You may be subject to call out, and we expect
you to respond. If you enter our line technician apprenticeship we require that you live within 30
minutes of the District Office to which you will be assigned. You must be 18 years of age, have a
high school diploma or GED and possess a Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to
obtain one within 90 days of employment. Don't worry about knowing the work; we will train you
and there are opportunities to advance your education.

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.org. 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 863 767-4691 or by email at barry.terrell@preco.org.

Positions

Apprentice Line Technician

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2004 XLT Lariat
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50,000 original miles

20034 Pel ck
SFuTy Loaded!

2000 Ford Truck
4 WD

'99 Chevy S-10
King cab
Clean! Good work vehicle

SAVE BIG on Trucks, this week only!

2003 GMC Envoy
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2001 Ford
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'98 Nissan
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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.

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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The

Classifieds

1998 J16 CAROLINA SKIFF, stick
steering, electric start, 25 hp
Johnson, trolling motor, bimini top on
trailer, excellent condition, great fish-
ing boat, $2,000. 1993 22' Pontoon
boats with running outboards. No
trailer, $750 each. 863-735-2500.
10:12p

TWO COUCHES FOR SALE, $150.
863-245-1531. 9:21-10:21 p

SECTIONAL SOFA, recliner on each
end, micro-fabric, excellent condition,
$700. 773-3600. 10:12p
CONOVER PIANO just tuned, in excel-
lent condition, $4,000. 863-773-3963.
10:12-19p

TEACHER FOR 3 year old class.
Monday-Friday, 8-5, 40 hour training
preferred. 773-4701. 10:5-12c

Teresa Hanusch -..T,
Associate

Fussell Realty, Inc
2 East Oak Street Arcadia, FL 34266
Business (863) 494-3511
Cell (863) 990-8143
E-Mail: thanusch@earthlink.net .
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated "3

DRIVER WANTED FOR nursery in
Wauchula. Day trip runs in state.
Good pay. Benefits available. Must
have Class A CDL. Please call for
.appointment. 773-9898. 10:12c
DRIVER CLASS A CDL, local experi-
enced, motivated, dependable, and
clean record, DFWP. Keen Farm and
Grove Service Inc. Call Patty @ 941-
737-1484. 10:12-11:9p
FULL TIME OR PART TIME sewing
and computer experience preferred,
not necessary, will train, excellent
hours. Please apply in person at
Hardee Signs Plus T's, 104 Carlton
St., Wauchula. 10:5-12c

M.C.
2000

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GATE INSTALLER NEEDED M-F full
time, smart, hardworker, valid driver
license, competitive pay, lots of
opportunity for growth with benefits,
construction and electrical exp. pre-
ferred. Please call Gate Packages
Unlimited. 863-781-0165. 10:12p
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST must
have experience & computer skills.
Mail resume to: P.O. Box 1344,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 8:3tfc
SERVICE/ROUTE/PUMP REPAIR
dependable person needed, able to
handle diverse tasks. Available @
Ullrich's Water, 409 Goolsby St. Apply
in person. 10:12-26c

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

KtALTY PRICE REDUCED
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 master bedroom with French doors
leading to porch and spa. Fenced back yard with central irrigation
throughout. MLS#185685 $80 90. $178,500.
BUYING, SELLING, RELOCATING
CALL
Steve Shumard
Realtor
863-781-6103
steve(aimchoy.com
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MECHANIC DIESEL/HEAVY equip-
ment and maintenance, welding and
fabrication a plus, reliable and
dependable, DFWP. Keen Farm and
Grove Service Inc. Call Patty @ 941-
737-1484. 10:12-11:9p

CLEANING HELP FOR retreat cabins

REAL ESTATE
Valencia/Hamlin Grove 40 acre grove with uncommitted fruit
crop. Hard road frontage. No sour orange rootstock. $13,500 per
acre.
Hwy 17 Mixed Commercial 12 acres on Hwy 17 south with
mixed commercial use. $35,000 per acre.
Beautiful Pasture 40 acre lush pasture 9 miles east of town.
$12,000 per acre.
Grove 20 acre producing grove on the edge of town $11,000 per
acre.

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2 prime lots, 8UxI2U eacn. Morgan inrce Ka. Unarne LtreeK win r.states.
$15,000 per lot or both $25,000.
1 acre in Ona with 1/2 zoned C-1 includes 3 rental houses at $900 per
month. $140,000.
421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, FR $65,000.
5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000.
810 South Florida Ave. 1/2 acre lot Brick home. 2,895 SF under roof, 2,076
SF LA. Wire alarm, sprinkler, intercom, security system. $215,000.
15 acre grove, irrigated, tiled, Rhynn Road, $300,000.
Prime 25 acres MOL at 5069 Oak Wood Dr. South of Nocatee off Woods
Road. Spacious brick home with 3,126 SF under roof, Ig barn & sheds.
$950,000 or $750,000 for 15 acres incl. home & buildings.
40 acres with 34 acres in young bearing grove with 8" well & micro jets.
Close to town, EST. crop for 2006 $30,000 at $15,000 per acre, can be
divided.

JIM SEE REALTY, INC.
6 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

MONEY MAKER!
Gorgeous 45 acre grove 7 miles east of town. Great price at
only $15,000 per acre!
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! $283,000!
ONLY ONE 1 Acre tract REMAINING in a new development area.
Deed restricted. Asking $37,500.
4.8 Acres. Beautiful homesite close to town. Good elevation.
Deed restricted. Now only $91,000.
Build your dream house! 4.8 Acre deed restricted homesite. Large oak
tree on property with a 6" deep well. Listed for $99,000.
17 acres of young citrus grove on Parnell Road.
Listed for $19,500 per acre!
Back on the market!
74 acres of prime development property.
442.6 acres in Polk County. Grove, woods and pasture.
1,800 ac. will divide. Starting at $12,500 per acre.
83 ac. close to golf course and town. Frontage on two
County roads. $20,000 per acre.
Make an offer!
10 beautiful acres of recreational property. Perfect for a small hunting
retreat! Creek runs through the back of the property. $120,000.

SMary Rollins
Robert Jones
John H. Gross

Realtor Associates
(863)781-9495 Ben Gibson
(863)781-1423 Bruce E. Schackelford
(863)273-1017 Jerry Conerly

(941)737-2800
(941)725-1358 m
(863)445-0662 jJ

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Topsy See

REAL ESTATE -
773-5994

New Listing: Very nice 2BR/21B 1DW Mob'i!l Home sits on 1/2 ac. lot. 22x32
garage w/1/2 bath. Also screened patio. New roof in 05. Appliances including
washer & dryer. Mostly furnished. $o5,0(0.
New Listing: Lovely 4BR/3Bth Brick Country home on 11/2 acres. Completely
remodeled. Must See. $275,000.
New Listing: Wow this 3 BR-2B CB home is ready for new owners New
roof, new central air & heat. House completely remodeled inside & out. All you
have to do is move in. $17,000 now $170,000.
New Listing: 10 Ac. parcel. Fenced & Cross fenced has small country house
needs complete remodeling inside. $220,000.
NewListing: 3BR-2B 1600 sq. ft. concrete home in BGreen..Soaker.tub, over-
sizishower.TIis & herwalk in'cldsets. Won't last long!
Beautiful homesite. You can hide away in this approx. 25 acres of wooded
property with creek and Oak hammock. Call for more information.
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
II Vanette See, Realtor Associatel
STopsy See, Broker Cindy Hand, Realtor Associate
107 W. Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 c11o:12c

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1988 ISUZU
VIN: JAACR16E2J7228576
8:00 A.M., Oct. 24, 2006
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 HWY. 17 N WAUCHULA, FL
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NEW FURNITURE
FOR LESS!
Lamps $17, 100-Barstools $39 up,
50-Desks $97 up, 3 Pc Dropleaf dinette
$197, 50-table and 4 chairs $397 up,
200-Recliners $297 up,
50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets $687 up,
50-TV Ent. Centers $167 up, 2 Pc
Queen Bed Set $297 up, 50-4Pc bed-
room sets $387 up, 3 Pc Livingroom
tables $97 up,
100-Headboards $79 up.
HIGHPOINT
FURNITURE
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North Sebring Florida
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot cl4:20tfc

L AMBER T
REALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue
SWauchula, FL 33873

Beautiful 5 acres with mature oaks'plus 2B/1.5Bth C/B
home; outside storage 30x36; located in secluded area.
$240,000.
This home has it all! Lovely 4 B/2Bth home on 2.5
acres, Mexican tile floors, open floor plan, modern
kitchen with all new appliances and new cabinets;
newly painted on inside; 4 stall pole barn; located just
outside of town. CALL TODAY TO SEE!
MAKE AN OFFER on this large home in family neigh-
borhood 4B/2Bth, 2671 sq. ft., modern kitchen, new
roof, nice yard and all in a family neighborhood.
Listed at $195,000
LOOK NO FURTHER! This recently updated home
has 3B/1.5Bth, new carpet and flooring, new kitchen
cabinets, fenced yard, convenient location close to
schools and shopping. $155,000.
This 3B/1Bth home has plenty of room for'children to
play; well maintained, desirable area; new flooring,
H/W heater, roof and garage door. Listed at $155,000.
BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED! 2B/1Bth home situ-
ated on approx. 1 acre in town; mature oaks;.new roof
and A/C. $175,000.
READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION! 4B/2Bth; newly
renovated kitchen and move in ready; situated on one
acre in great neighborhood! $255,000.
COUNTRY SETTING FOR THIS IMMACULATE
3B/2Bth home with over 1800 square feet of living .
Located on 5 acres just outside of town in desirable
area plus handyman's 24x36 concrete workshop. Call
today for an appointment!
LISTED AT ONLY $89,000 this 3B/1Bth, concrete
block home with nice size yard, outside storage build-
ings, and remodeled kitchen won't last long!
BUILD YOUR NEW HOME on this 1 acre lot located
just outside of town; prime location. $35,000.
LET'S MAKE A DEAL! 15 Acres fenced with 3B/1Bth
C/B hoitse, barn, cow pens, feed lot; large oak trees on
a paved county road. Call today and make an appoint-
ment to see. $400,000.
A MUST SEE! 3B/2Bth CB/Stucco home; large family
room, new stainless steel appliances in kitchen, fenced
yard. $160,000.

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Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038
www.lambertrealty.net

Delois Johnson

Large 3B/1Bth home located in quiet neighborhood;
yard with large oaks; plus apartment studio apartment
in back. $100,000.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Two houses located on
this Highway 64 road frontage property; one has
4B/1Bth the other has 2B/1Bth; property could be used
as rentals or store fronts; located in Ona, zoned C-2.
$175,000.
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.
MOVE IN TODAY! 3B/2Bth D/W home comes with
some furniture, 12x20 concrete floored workshop with
electricity and water, nice lot with plenty of fruit trees.
See today! $126,000.
EXCELLENT HOMESITE! 10.52 acres of pasture
land; nice fish pond with dock; located in eastern
Hardee County. $185,000.
DESIRABLE LOCATION for this 6.6 acre tract, some
trees, small pond, located in eastern Hardee. $166,500.
Beautiful 5 acre tract with some fruit trees, large oaks,
one (1) acre pond; would make a lovely home site or
weekend retreat.
40 Acres of native pasture; paved road frontage; nice
scattered oaks. Call for more information.
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 a
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.
4 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL property plus suite of
offices, fruit scales, outdoor workshop/shed, fenced;
located just outside of city limits. $198,500.

SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971
ASSOCIATE: CAROL JACKSON..............991-1255

KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ......781-2413
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK.781-1226
ASSOCIATE: RHODA McCOY............781-7230
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Mark Manuel
1-877-518-LAND
863-781-0384 (cell)
www.saundersrealestate.com

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MISSING FOR 2 WEEKS tabby male
cat from downtown Wauchula. 773-
4353. 10:12nc

POOL TABLE for sale, 4x7, $200 plus
accessories. Call 863-781-0835.
9:21-10:19p
FOR SALE: 25 HP Kohler, OHV engine, -
brand new, $1,200 FIRM. 494-4687
leave message. 9:14-10:12p

BUSINESS FOR SALE
Growing landscape maintenance company.
$30,000 in equipment including truck and trailer. $70,000+ in
annual, accounts with unlimited growth potential.A true turn
key opportunity. Be your own boss and take every other
week off from November through March and still earn $$$.
All reasonable offers considered.
Contact 863-832-2102
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Make A

S\House

Call.

Selling your house?

Call Billy Hill first?

He pays top $!

781-1062
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SERVICE 1

SPECIALS

FREE ALIGNMENT CHECK
Valid only at Crown Ford
Coupon must be presented, at write-up.
Plus tax, shop supplies &
hazardous waste fee if applicable.
Exp. 11/15/06
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CAROL'S REALTY

1534 YANCY STREET
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
33952

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****** MOBILE HOMES ******

Buy All 3 for only $80,000!

935 Fernleaf Dr.

$30,000

945 Buttonwood Dr. $25,500

934 Evergreen Dr.

JAMES COLLIE

OFFICE:
CELL:
CELL:
FAX:

1-941-627-2769
1-941-628-7835
1-863-412-8932
1-941-627-1741

$29,900

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265/70R17 BRIDGESTONE dueler A/T,
4 tires, only 6,000 miles, $300. 781-
4745. 10:12p
A/C UNIT CARRIER 2 1/2 ton, $200.
781-4745. 10:12p
MATCHING 2 DRESSERS with mir-
rors, chest, one night stand, $300;
California king bed with box springs,
$300; queen bed with box springs,
$75. 735-0590. 10:12p
EXCELL 2300PSI pressure washer, 6
HP, B&S Quantum engine, $150; 2 HP
Wizard Garden rototiler, $60. 863-832-
0547. 10:12p
FULL-SIZED HELMUT GERHART vio-
lin with bow and hard SKB case,
includes electric tuner, other acces-
sories, $450. 735-0063. 10:12p

CENTURY TRUCK TOPPER, new,
$750 OBO; antique dining table,
chairs, china cabinet, $500 OBO; sec-
tional with 2 recliners, and separate
recliner; twin bed with drawers under-
neath and bookcase headboard, $500
OBO. 863-445-0331. 10:12-19p
NEW LG TV HD 30 inches, asking
$875 OBO. 735-0986 or 239-910-6742.
10:12p
ELECTRIC START SNAPPER 38"
mower, good condition. 773-9032.
10:12p
ABOVE GROUND POOL, 28', 42"
deep, sand filter, w/accessories, one
year, $2,000 OBO. 773-6990.
10:5-11:2p

ALL METAL
LW BUILDINGS
S25 x 25 x 9 STATESMAN
(Rollover) 1 Roll-up Door,
2 Gable Vents $10,295
4" Concrete Slab Installed!!

25 x 35 x 9 STATESMAN
(Rollover) 2 Roll-up Doors,
1 Walk-in Door, 1 Window, $15,295
2 Gable Vents,
4" Concrete Slab InstalledII

25 x 40 x 9 EXECUTIVE
(Vertical Roof) 2 Roll-up Doors,
1 Walk-in Door, 1 Window,
2 Gable Vents $20,295
4" Concrete Slab Installed!!

- Meets 120 mph Wind Load METAL SYSTEMS PLUS, LLC
- Up to 35' Wide, Unlimited Length 877 51
- "Stamped" Florida Engineered Drawings ll
- Florida Owned & Operated 1
Prias Plu.s S a Tx niy Fro, Pholo for dkp ,,,. pu., only www.metalsystemsplus.com

Get a new. %set o *s

TREADS!

Fast & Friendly We won't be ,
S weFas w &
Service r Undersold

We do
Semi-Tires

uT trailer Tires!

TWO CEMETERY lots in Wauchula,
$1,000 for both. 727-939-3441.
9:14-10:12p

1999 14x70, $6,000 OBO, very good
condition, Hardee County legal. 781-
7198. 10:12p
2 BR/ 2 BA, 60' TRAILER. 773-4572.
10:5-12p

LOOKING FOR HOMES for 3 friendly,,
dogs. Contact All Creatures Animal.
Hospital. 773-9215 or stop by and see...
10:12-19c ,
BLACK & TAN, Miniature Pinchers,:'
five 8 week old puppies, have first-"
shots, wormed, $250 pc.; 2 adult Min-
Pins, (mother & father), $300 pc. 863;-,
832-0537 ask for Tina. 10;12-:
19p
FANCY COCKATIELS, young, tame;,.
781-2227. 10:12p..-

PYGMY GOATS FOR SALE, $65 and
up. 781-1947 or 773-9195. 10:12-19c
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS for sale,
2 and 3-year old embryo transfer-
derived bulls available. (863) 735-
1314. 10:12c

REWARD! Lost dog in Bowling Green,
Siberian Husky, black/silver/gray.
(863) 375-2639. 10:12p

Joe DaWis

INC., REAL

REALTOR

TORS
(863) 773-212!

REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
JOE L. DAVIS, J
JOHN H. O'NEA

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See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAI ESTATE INVESTMENTS

CITRUS ESTIMATE BREAKFAST
Thursday, October 12, 2006
8:00 a.m. at JOE DAVIS BARN

WHERE A JOB CAN BECOME A CAREER
Florida Institute For
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR),
FINR IS EXPANDING!! Located in Wauchula, we now
have the following new positions available. Applicants
must be at least 18 yrs of age & have a minimum of a
HS Diploma/GED.
RESIDENTIAL SHIFT SUPERVISOR BA or
CNA pref. Supervisory exp. req'd.

BEHAVIOR ANALYST BCABA or BCBA req'd.
Must have an active Board Certification in the state of FL.
Prefer -5 yrs. exp.
THEAPISTS-PT/PTA/OT/COTA- Current FL
licensure & exp. req. PT & FT positions avail.
RN/CASE MANAGER BA in Rehab related field or
licensed nurse w/min of 2 yrs exp in a healthcare setting.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS TECH-Laundry deliv-
ery, trash removal, carpet cleaning, floor maintenance.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ASST- Provide direct
care to clients. 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 cli0: 2tfc

NEW LISTING! 2005 Fleetwood 27 aC N4ipFglA0 ~- Eastern ,
MH with 3 BR, 2 baths, 924 SF on Hardee G; aQAa Q3
1.25 ac. $130,000!
1.25 ac. $130,000! 65 ac. grove in southwest Hardee
10 ac. Valencia roveon SR 62 has Co. 25 acs.-Valencia, 40 acs.-
6" welPitRNdrTeFA *7Tr unit, E&M. 12" well. Plenty of wildlife.
micro-jetRaHIMi ~hMIaarain tile.
Also fronts Moye Rd. $150,000! $900,000!
20 acs. close in to Wauchula. Experience native Florida with this
Citrus, 2 wells. $215,000! 23 ac. parcel east of Zolfo Springs!
Road frontage on three sides and
Nice 2 story, 5 BR, 1.5 bath frame plenty or trees make this property
home with large front porch andnly $276,000
large carport. Outside city limits, attract. Only $276,000!
very close to Wal-Mart. Call today! 300 ac. grove, Desoto Co. Hamlin
$199,500! on Cleo, Valencia on Swingle.
This 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 story home with $5,000.000!
wrap around porches sits on beauti-
ful Peace River, close to town. Ten 5-6 ac. tracts. Friendship area
Includes 5 acs. with board fences of Hardee Co. Owner financing.
and guest house. Many other extras, Some deed restrictions. $125,000<
call for details. $450,000! each!
20 ac. Hamlin grove between Avon Beautiful home only minutes from'
Park & Wauchula. Mostly young auul o o .
trees, increasing in production with Wauchula or Zolo Springs. 4 BR, 2
micro-jet irrigation. $260,000! bath home is located on 2.5 acs.
with per rd frontage. $350,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of r frontage. $350,000!
Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Attractive, striking 4 BR, 2.5 bath
Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 home with 3,152 SF on 1 ac. in
homes and 1 office. $1,100,000! Golfview Subdivision. Amenities<
PRICE REDUCED! Frontage on include gas fireplace, central vacu-.
paved county road east of um, dual A/C units, in ground pool,
Wauchula. Excellent 10 ac. home utility shed. Listed for $375,000!
site with septic and well in place. a
Now $12,50/ac! 2.5 acs. east of Wauchula. Zoned
N ac or a home or N. Land is high and
Ready for your new home! Three 5 dry. $60,000!
acre tracts in western Hardee Co.
Asking $100,000 each! Make your Great buy on this home and extra
offer today. Owners motivated! lot in Sebring! 2 BR, 1.5 bath, CB
1.28 ac. vacant tract in apex where home includes 2-bay metal garage "
E Main St & E SR 64 come togeth- w/electric service & storage shed.
er. 166' wide on west end & over Located across from Orange
600'long on hwy. Zoned C-2. East of Blossom Lk boat ramp. Adjacent
Wauchula, Hardee Co, Fl. $120,000! 75'x125' lot included!. $175,000!
RFAI.TORASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS
KENNY SANDERS..........781-0153 DAVID ROYAL............781-3490
RICK KNIGHT.......... 773-2472 SANDY LA RRSON_..832-0130
MONICA REAS.........773-9609 MIKE NICHOLSON '.
US. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 3387i '. i' '
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HELP WANTED
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
$22,36000
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications
for a full time Communications Officer. You must be at
least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or equiv-
alent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor,
be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug test and work
shifts. Applications may be obtained and returned at the
Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL. If other
arrangements are necessary, call 863-773-0304 ext. 211.
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600 West College Drive
i Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-7132 FAX (863) 784-7497 :
ga E-MAIL: jobs@southflorida.edu b
OUuTLO CItLLEaE www.southflorida.edu
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/TECHNOLOGIST i
Full-time, year-round position responsible for assisting ETC
Director with SFCC online learning environment (portal and
course management development) and render assistance for the
Educational Technology Center. Associates (or higher) degree in
Computer Science or related field required. (Extensive related
experience may substitute for educational requirements.):
Experience working with and training others in a variety of soft-' ;
ware applications (including Microsoft WORD, PowerPoint, and, 0
Publisher) and in troubleshooting/repairing minor and peripherals
problems required. Experience working with on-line course man--
agement systems and internet skills strongly preferred. Hourly
Rate: $10.70-$11.99 plus benefits including retirement, health/life,
insurance, vacation and sick leave. Application deadline: 5 p.m.,.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building L
(Highlands Campus), at any SFCC campus/center or on our Web, '
site.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITYNETERN'S PREFERENCE
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ADOPT A PETI If you have lost a pet
of.are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula Invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
tfc-dh
ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
tfc-dh

DIRECTOR OF ED/ICU RN
With B.S. degree preferred, previous
ED management experience pre-
ferred.
DIRECTOR OF OB RN-B.S.
degree preferred, previous OB man-
4gement, strong clinical skills
Fpquired.

V Human Resources
DeSoto Memorial Hospital
S 900 N. Robert Ave.
S Arcadia, Fl. 34266
OR
.www.dmh.org and look under Careers
OR
Fax Resumes to: 863-494-8400
E-mail: hr@dmh.ore
Phone Number: 863-494-8405
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FOR SALE 10+ ACRES, SR 64 East,
700+ ft. on 64. Barn, pond, older
mobile home. Phone 781-9617.
9:21-10:19p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that on 10/25/06
at 10:30 am the following vehicles will
be sold for towing and storage charges:
Year: 98 Make: DODGE Model: VN
VIN#: 2B4FP2533WR739007.
Sale to be held at: ROBERTS TOWING
377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING GREEN,
FL. 33834. Roberts Towing reserves the
right to bid. c110:12c

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that on 10/25/06
at 10:30 am the following vehicles will
be sold for towing and storage charges:
Year: 00 Make: DODGE Model: 4D
VIN#: 1B3EJ56H5YN224734.
Sale to be held at: ROBERTS TOWING
377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING GREEN,
FL. 33834. Roberts Towing reserves the
right to bid. cl10:12c

HELP WANTED

Forklift operators,
and laborers
needed for packing
house. Call Mike
or Barbara
at 773-9671.
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,30 ac or 37 ac beautiful woods and pasture. Within 1/2 Mi. of College, Best
oWestern and Projected growth area. Access to Peace River $15,000 per ac.
:Homesites: Only One 1 acre tract left! 2 acre tracts available. Deed
Restricted! Call for details.
:Looking for a Nice Neighborhood? THIS IS IT! Beautiful 3/2 on 1/2 ac.
:Den, formal sitting room, 10' ceilings, open floor plan, 2 car garage. Lots of
-upgrades $349,900.
oLooking for space! 3BR/1BA on 2.5 acres off St Rd 66. Well maintained.
'Totally secluded. Surrounded by woods. Wildlife feed in yard. A Must See!
s$215,000.00
,Income producing property! 20 ac in West Hardee County. 3BR/1.5BA con-
,crete block home. 2 out bldgs. 19 Ac producing grove. No existing fruit con-
tract $487,900.
SCheck this one oul! 2058' under air, brick home on 3.82 acres. Beautifully
maintained! 45 X 48 Steel galvanized metal enclosed barn with full kitchen.
5A real beauty $314,900.
5 Acres on corner lot with 2005 DW MH. 12" and 6" Well. Equipment for
Itnaintenance stays. $168,500.00 clo:12c
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AM-SOUTH REALTY

MAKING REAL. ESTATE REAL EASY."
An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporation

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

FORMER PASTOR moving back to
Florida needs 2-3 bedroom home, pri-
vate lot not in park with MH or lot set-
up for MH. Might consider handyman
special. Must be very reasonably
priced. Call 205-798-7777. Leave mes-
sage. 9:14-10:12p
WAUCHULA: 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. (941)
627-2769 or (863) 412-8932. 9:28tfc

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

Richard Dasher

Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT, This 3-bedrooms 1-
bath with an extra room is a great place to end up! This
concrete block home sits on .24 Acres. Only $99,500.
See how rewarding home ownership can be!
HOME IS WHERE THE BARGAIN IS! The Buy you have
been waiting for is waiting for you in this 3 large bed-
rooms 1 bath block home with central air and heat. And
is located on a fenced corner lot. Only $103,000! Owner
motivated!
OWNER'S HAVE MOVED! Ready to move your family in?
Your well cared for 3-bedroom/2-bath home with a large
family room, screened lanai, has ceramic tile floors, a
fireplace and a large yard, is waiting for you! Located in
Knollwood. Priced at only $220,000.
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CHARMING STARTER HOME! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath
home is located on 2.5 acres. For only $200,000.
ANY QUESTIONS? This 2001 3-bedroom 2 bath
Manufactured home on .88 acres. Raise your hands ;
pick up the phone & Call today! $140,000 with motivated
seller!
HERE'S A FIXER UPPER! This one is a keeper! 6.9 Acres
with a 1995 3-bedroom, 2-bath double wide. It needs
some work, but make us an offer! $150,000.
GREAT BUILDING LOCATION! 7.5 Acres with lots of oak
trees only $150,000.
5 ACRES! Near Peace River may have river access,
Includes a 1973 mobile home only $80,000 WOW!!

FEATURES OF THE WEEK!
* 2/2 Bath Mobile Home, This well landscaped 5 Acres has many types of |
tropical and exotic plants including Guava, Papaya, Ginger, and others. II
You'll also have your own pond with trained fish! For Only $130,000.
* 3 or 4 bedrooms 2 bath! This well maintained block home has a screened in porch
with a hot tub, 2 car garage, walking distance to school, warranty on appliances
included by seller. For only $154,900.
* Beginner's Bargain! This 2-bedroom 2-bath mobile home would be a good place to
start out! Only $45,000.
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LOT FOR SALE BY OWNER Large
corner lot 86x125 feet in quiet neigh-
borhood, located at the SW corner of
Georgia and Indiana in Wauchula.
Asking price is $37,500, call 863-773-
5750 after 6:00 p.m. 10:12-19p

29' TRAVEL TRAILER, new tires,
fridge, hot water, $1,500. 767-1365.
10:12-19p

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", LL ME FOR ALL YOUR LAWN NEEDS '
Phone: 863-773-3402
Cell no: 863-781-2437
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OWNED AND. oAgTED BY: BRIAN BA KE "

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.

PRNTRS-PUBLSHER

115 -. 7h v., Wa.cu F 37
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1990 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, good
condition, a lot of extras. May be seen
in Zolfo Springs. Please call 863-735-
1441. 10:5-12p

2 BR/ 1 B apartment, $650 deposit
plus 1st & last of $650 month. 773-
0100. 10:12tfc
1 BR/ 1 BTH unfurnished duplex, no
pets, no smoking, $650 monthly. 781-
1528. 10:12tfc
2/2 MH IN CHARLIE CREEK on way to
Avon Park, $650 month and $1,000
deposit. Partially furnished, island
kitchen, lots of room, washer and
dryer included. No Pets. Call 773-
6746. 10:5-12p
2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES from
$450/month and up, plus deposit, no
pets, quiet family park, close to ele-
mentary schools in Wauchula. Call
today (863) 698-4910. 9:21-10:12c

HOUSING RENTAL. $350+ weekly,
$800 monthly, FtLtDep. 773-6616 -
445-0915 445-0093. 10:5-11:2p
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

B SEE
SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
www.bseesound.com. 6:15-10:26p

NOW RENTING!
THE PALMS APTS.
ATTENTION FARM WORKERS
4 Bedroom Apartments
Located at: 701 La Playa Drive
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Monthly rent from $605 + utilities
Occupancy restricted to households with one family member receiving 50%
or more of their gross annual income from farm labor activities.
For Rental Info & Applications
The Palms at 863-773-3809
(TDD #1-800-955-8771)
Equal Housing Opportunity
AHORA ARQUILANDO!
ATENCION TRABAJADORES DE FINCA
THE PALMS APARTMENTS
4 cuarto
Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive
Horas de Oficina: Lunes y Viemes de 9:00 AM 5:00 P.M.
Mensualidades de renta comenzando de $605 + utilidades
Apartamentos designados para los encapacitados y desabilitados.
Intalarse es restrict a un miembro de familiar que reciban el 50% o mas de
Ingreso grueso annual en actividades de labor en agriculture.
Para information de renta o solicitudes
Llame, The Palms al: 863-773-3809
(TDD #1-800-955-8771)
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Flore Floes Inc. ~rIE

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 *
Beautiful Family Home-Very nice and well maintained 2 story 4BR/2.5BA home
with 2 car garage, 3,404 sq. ft. total on 120x140 corner lot in a nice stable neigh-
borhood. Being Offered At: $249,900.

If you are looking for acreage in Zolfo Springs
come take a look at this 5 acres high and dry, no
wetlands with 338 sq. ft. road frontage on Steve
Roberts Special. Asking $98,000.
Doublewide Mobile Home in Bowling Green-
3BR/2BA 2004 Mobile Home wtih 1,512 sq. ft.
total, central air & heat. Call today $89,900.
U-Pick-We have several tracts of land in Fort
Meade on W. Lake Buffum Road. Call today for
details.
Ready To Move In!-Brand New Doublewide
Mobile Home-Take a look at this spacious
4BR/2BA located on a corner lot. Close to schools
and shopping. Enjoy the comfort of a new home
with central air and heat plus new appliances.
Asking $115,000-MLS: 189017.
Must See Unique home with over 5,200 sq. feet
total. Two separate living units with 3BR/2BA per
side. With large open kitchen and extra large mas-
ter bath. Many extras. MLS# 189303. Offered At
$675,000.
Quiet Private Setting-Spacious 3BR/2BA home
on 5.32 acres. Located east of Wauchula approxi-
mately 5 miles in a very quiet area. Fenced in for
livestock or a horse. Asking $250,000-MLS#
189393.

HARDEE

Noey Adam FlI
Amanda Misho
Lisa Douglas

Family Friendly-Must See recently remodeled
3BR/1.5BA on 1 acre. Just out of city limits.
Call Today! Offered at $140,000. MLS #
189355.
Good Starter Home!-2BR/1BA Home.
Conveniently located close to schools and shop-
ping. Perfect home if planning to reitre or just
starting a family. Asking $125,000. MLS#
189615.
Come and Take a Look at this Beautiful
Property-3BR/2BA CB home with approxi-
mately 2,200 sq. ft. of living area and a 2 car
garage. Located just west of Wauchula on 10
acres. Close to schools, shopping and down-
town. Home has new roof, new insulation, new
stucco and fresh paint. Take a look at it today.
Offered at $469,900. MLS # 179381.
Nice Clean Vacant Lot-Located on the South
Side of Bowling Green just out of City Limits.
The lot has 180 front and 150 dept fronting
Chester Ave. Lot zoned C-1. Listed Price
$62,000.

WE BUY HOMES & LOTS ANYWHERE IN
COUNTY TOP PRICE CASH. QUICK CLOSINGS.
Contact After Hours
)res (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 781-4(
e (863) 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863) 559-93
(863) 781-3247 Jessie Sambrano (863) 245-68

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) WAUCHULA, FL 33873

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

6 ACRES FOR $72,500! This property even includes a
mobile home! Call today!
LAND AHOY! 20 acres. It also includes an older mobile
home. Only $375,000.
YOUR OWN PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE. 5 acres of pris-
tine wooded land. Build a home or use for recreational
purposes. Located on Tall Oaks Trail. Only $78,000 Owner
motivated to sell!
GREAT BUILDING SITE! Build a dream home or park your
trailer on your own 5 Acre wooded tract only $72,000.
COUNTRY LIVING! Build your own home on this 20
acres w/10 acres of orange groves. Also comes with
your own creek. This opportunity won't last long! Call
today! $300,000.
NEW HOME SITE! 6.5 ac of wooded parcel. Site cleared.
Brand new fencing, deep well, pump and power.
$179,000.
LOCATED ON HWY 64! Vacant residential lot Only
$35,000.
PRIME HARDEE COUNTY LAND AND LOCATION! 40
Acres on Maude Road. Raise cattle, horses or build your
own dream home in this quiet area. $15,000 per Acre.
HIGHWAY 66 Frontage lot In Zolfo Springs. 100x155. Call
today $25,000.
NATURAL FLORIDA LAND! 9 acres south of Zolfo Springs.
Only $85,000.
VACANT LAND! 5 acre tract on Stenstrom Rd. Zoned R-'
3, 18-20 lots. Close to Hardee Senior High School.
REDUCED to $175,000.

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TILE INSTALLER. Call 767-8814 for
free estimate, leave message, Jesse.
10:5-11:2p
GILLIS CLEANING SERVICE INC. for
all your cleaning needs. Call for an
appointment. Nadine Gillis 863-452-
5796 863-449-0098. 10:5-12p

53 acre Industrial Park for any
heavy industrial uses.
53,000 sq. ft.-Newly renovated bldg.
21'eve, clear span can be divided.
13-800 sq. ft. 4-1,000 sq. ft.
2-1,250 sq. ft. 1-2,500 sq. ft.
1-11,500 sq. ft.* 1-13,500 sq. ft.
1-9,200 sq. ft.
Rail siding, 3 phase power, city gas
Call Ken
Fort Meade
Business Campus
(908) 892-7076c,10:5.19

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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LABORERS NEEDED
Our company is taking applications for
plant laborers. Must be able to lift 50 Ibs.
and work 40+ hours per week.

Apply @ Florida Fertilizer Co., Inc.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace. clo:5,c

The University of Florida, Range Cattle REC at Ona, is currently seeking
1 employee to assist biological scientist with field research experiments.
Starting salary $7.00/hour. Call 863-735-1314 for application.
The University of Florida, Range Cattle REC at Ona, is currently recruit-
ing an Agricultural Assistant. Responsibilities for this position include
building and repairing fences; livestock management, which includes
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salary between $9.00 and $10.00/hour. This position is a permanent posi-
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $24,028.85(11.56) $33,124.04(15.93)
Wanted for the Hardee County Mining Department. Ability to
establish and maintain working relationships with
Department Heads, employees and the public.
Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures
and considerable ability to make independent decisions.
Must have extensive experience in organizational skills,
office environment in business English and rofi, Am
Microsoft Word, Excel arid PowerPoint.
Must have a High School Diploma or dED. "r
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. Position clos-
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PAY RATE: ($37,233.87($17.90) $51,327.30($24.68)
Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings & Grounds
Department. Ability to locate and correct electrical, air con-
ditioning and refrigeration malfunctions. Knowledge to work
from and understand blueprints and diagrams. Expertise to
'independently determine methods and procedures to
repair and replace non-working items. Must be able to per-
Sform very heavy work.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
County Website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please submit
applications to the Human Resource Department. 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone:(863)773-
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BRIARWOOD YARD SALE Saturday,
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FRIDAY, 8-11, 3080 Golfview.
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& Friday, waterbed like new, baby
clothes and too much to mention.
Phone 375-4472. 10:12p
SAT., 8-1, 989 Steve Roberts Special,
ZS. Lots of baby stuff. 10:12p
1792 DENA CIRCLE, Golfview,
Saturday, 8-? Misc. items, clothes,
washer, dryer. 10:12p
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tools, clothes, refrigerator, furniture.
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October 12, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 11B

Volleyball Girls Host District Action

HJHS Softball Evens Record

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Lady Wildcat volley-
ball team is poised to host the.2006
Class 4A-District 10 playoffs next
week.
Finishing the regular season with
:home matches on Tuesday of this
:.week against Frostproof, Hardee
'-will spend the balance of the wee:
-'planning strategy for the seven-
'team district competition that the
'..Lady Wildcats will host Oct. 16-203".
SOther teams will have to travel a
short or long distance to visit
,-Hardee next week, from Palmetto,
Sarasota Booker, Braden River,
-'DeSoto, Avon Park or Sebring.
The Lady Cats are peaking at the
"right time, coming off a successful
,''weekend run ift the 12-team Booker
-Invitational in which Hardee fin-
i:ished with a tie for third place. With

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27 kills, four aces and 27 good
serves against only two misses,
Wildcat senior D. K. Davis was
named to the All-Tournament team.
Hardee opened on Friday
evening in a pool A match against
Tarpon Springs. All tournament
matches were the best of three
games. The Spongers won the-
opener in a pair of 25-18 games,
despite twin kills by Davis, Sarah
Mahoney, Kember Townsend and
Madison Graham. Passing leaders
were libero Marissa Hall and
Davis. Megan White led the'Cats in
serving with three aces and seven
.good serves. Davis added an ace
and seven good serves.
The Lady Cats returned to
Sarasota on Saturday for an 8:30
a.m. game. "Playing as a team and
working together, the Wildcats bet-
tered the North Port 'Cats 25-15,

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For 79 bed long-term care facility to do tray set up, run
dishwasher and general cleaning. MUST BE ABLE TO
WORK EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. If you enjoy work-
ing'With the elderly come join our team.
Apply in person at:
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
:401 Orange Place
Wauchula, FL 33873 co10:12c

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PAY RATE: $ 20,673:46($9.94) $28,498.60($13.70)
Wanted for Hardee County Shop Department. Knowledge
of office practices and procedures is required. Must be pro-
ficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to perform the job
responsibilities.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
County website: 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. Position closes at 5:00 p.m.,
October 19, 2006 EOE- F/M/V c10:5-12c

25-14. Davis had five kills and
Hall's passing was the best for the
'Cats," said head coach Ken
Leupold. Davis led the servers with
two aces and a dozen good serves.
In the match to decide second
place in pool A, Hardee stopped
Pasco High 25-21, 25-10. Town-
send led Wildcat hitters with three
kills, followed by two apiece by
Graham, Danielle "Dani" Hines;
Bethany Lang and Krystin
Robertson. Hall and Davis led all
passers while Lang contributed a
baker's dozen (13) good serves.
The top six teams from all three
divisions then played in the Gold
Bracket in which the Lady Wildcats
first faced Bradenton Southeast, the
second-place team.in the C pool of
Ridgewood, Out-Of-Door Acad-
emy, Gateway and Southeast. The
Seminoles took advantage of
Hardee miscues to steal the first
game 25-19. "But Hardee spirit and
teamwork allowed the girls to fight
back and win the match 25-13, 15-
10, sending: Southeast packing."
Davis topped the hitters, with four
kills; Hall led the passers; and Lang
served 14 good serves while White
added 12.
Hardee's final match, a semi-
final tilt against Zephryhills, was
close. The 'Cats dropped the first
:game, but fought back to win the
second and force the deciding third
game. It was close all the way, with
Zephyrhills pulling the game out at
the end.
Davis hit for 15 kills with only
one error. Graham had a half
dozen kills. Lang hit four aces
among her her 18 good serves.
Hall, Amber Steedley and Davis
combined to provide good passing
for Hardee.

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Junior High softball
team maintains its .500 record.
After a split of games last week,
the junior Lady Wildcats were at 3-
3 for the season. They won big
against Hill-Gustat at home and
lost on the road to Sebring.
This week's games were at Avon
Park on Monday and home today
(Thursday) for a visit from Lake
Placid. The final home game is next
Monday, Oct. 16 against DeSoto.
The season finale is at Hill-Gustat
on Oct. 19.
Hardee started last week afire
with an dominating 33-1 win at
Hill-Gustat. Elvira Servin,led the
squad with a pair of triples. Hardee
took advantage of errant Hill-
Gustat pitching with numerous
walks, scoring 11 runs in the first
inning. Reserves hit the field by the
third inning.
Hardee scored eight runs in the
second frame, eight in the third
inning and a half dozen in the
fourth. Hill-Gustat got its lone run
in the top of the first inning for a
brief lead. Two hit batsmen and a
pair of walks plated the first batter
before Hardee settled down.
The trip to Sebring showed better
results than the early 19-0 loss to
the junior Lady Streaks. This time,
Hardee lost 13-4. "We started out
good, but lost it or errors on
defense," commented Lady 'Cat
coach Shari Knight.
Neither team scored in the first
inning, Sebring leaving the bases
stacked. Hardee left two on base in
the top of the second and Sebring
managed one run.
Hardee forged in front in the top
of the third. After an Amanda

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SENIOR MECHANIC
Pay rate: $29,224.27(14.05) $40,285.98(19.37)
Wanted for the Hardee County Shop Department.
Knowledge/skill in using tools and equipment of mechanics
trade. Knowledge of/ability to repair and overhaul gasoline,
diesel engines and perform skilled welding tasks. Skill in
locating and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
(Possession of a valid FL Class "B" CDL required.)
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
County website: 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. Position closes at 5:00 p.m.,
October 19, 2006. EOE-F/M/V c10:5-12c

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McNabb walk, Amber Hines dou-
bled and Servin followed with
another double. Hardee led 2-1.
Sebring went in front to stay in
the bottom of the third, plating
three runners on a combination of
hits and walks. Hardee went score-
less in the top of the fourth and
Sebring sent eight batters to the
plate and brought five home to take
a 9-2 lead.
Hardee narrowed that to 9-4 with
another pair of tallies in the top of
the fifth. Hines led off with a dou-
ble and Servin walked, both com-
ing home on sacrifices before the

third out.
Hardee was unable to score
again. The junior Lady 'Cats held
Sebring scoreless in the fifth
inning, but gave up four more .uns
in the sixth for the 13-4 win by the
junior Lady Streaks.

Joining Servin,, McNabb and
Hines on the Hardee roster are
Kayla Owens, Kate Krause, Emily
Starratt, Courtney Chason, Taylor
Bolin, Cassidy Knight, Sabrina
Hernandez, Summer Palmer,
Savannah Selph, Courtney Parks
and Emma Marshall.

Outta' The Woods
By Tony Young
Flonda Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Attention City of Wauchula Water Customers
Low Water Pressure Notice
Saturday, October 14, 2006

The City of Wauchula will be changing a Fire Hydrant at the
corner of West Palmetto Street and Illinois Avenue on
Saturday, October 14, 2006.

Customers who live in this area will experience very low
water pressure from Approximately 9:00am until 2:00pm.
Once water service is restored it will not be necessary to boil
your water. If you have any questions you may call the pub-
lic works department at (863)773-3115. 10:120

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PAY RATE: $25,111.22($12.07) $34,616.09($16.64)
. Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings and Grounds
Department. Must have carpentry experience and knowl-
Sedge of the building trades. Ability to work from blueprints,
sketches, etc.
| Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description and Application forms posted on
:County website: www.hardeecounty.net.
Please submit applications to the Human. Resource
Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
PAY RATE: $20,673.46($9.94) $28,498.60($13.70)

Wanted for the Hardee County Parks & Recreations
Department. Knowledge of the general practices applied in
the care and operation of a wide variety of light and heavy
construction and maintenance equipment. Ability to per-
form preventative maintenance on related equipment.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Valid FL Class "B" CDL required.
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. Position closes at 5:00 p.m.,
October 19, 2006. EOE-F\M\V c110:5-12c

NEW CROSSBOW SEASON OPENS
Football season's in full swing, and the 2006-07 hunting season's start-
ing to crank up. Archery season's been going on in most of the state. But in
this issue I want to talk about three other seasons about to come in: muz-
zleloading gun, the first phase of dove and the brand-new crossbow.
A crossbow season has been established on private lands for any hunter
who'd like to use a crossbow or continue using a bow. This is not just for
disabled hunters.
The new season's been inserted between archery and muzzleloading
gun in the Central and South hunting zones, lasting five days Oct. 23-27
and Oct. 9-13, respectively. In the Northwest Zone, it comes on the Monday
after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and lasts one week through Dec. 3.
Crossbow season doesn't apply to wildlife management areas
(WMAs).
The most common game to take during crossbow season will be deer
and wild hog. Only bucks may be taken, and one antler must be at least five
inches long above the hairline. The daily bag limit on antlered deer is two.
Wild hogs, considered livestock on private lands, may, with landowner per-
mission, be hunted year-round with no bag or size limits.
It's also legal to shoot gobblers or bearded turkeys during crossbow
season. Only one may be taken per day, and there's a two-bird fall-season -
limit. But, you can't hunt turkeys in Holmes County during the fall and
winter.
Crossbows and bows must have a minimum draw weight of 35 pounds,
and hand-held releases on bows are'permitted. For hunting deer, hog and
turkey, broadheads must have af least two sharpened edges with a minimum
width of 7/8 inch.
Legal shooting hours are a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after
sunset. Except for turkeys, hunters may take resident game over bait.
Some things\you can't do during crossbow season include: hunting
deer, hog or turkey ith dogs; using explosive or drug-injecting arrows and
possessing firearms.
Immediately following the close of crossbow season in the Central and
South hunting zones is the beginning of muzzleloading gun season.
Season dates run Oct. 28-Nov. 5 and Oct. 14-22, respectively.
Muzzleloading season comes in later in the Northwest Zone and runs Nov.
17-19.
The only change to the muzzleloading gun season this year is bows and
crossbows are now legal methods of taking game on private lands, along
wih. muzzleloaders. On WMAs nothing has changed, and only muzzle-
lao rs may be used.
'Lega~Shooting hours are the same for muzzleloading gun season as
crossbow season. And, legal game, including bag limits and prohibited
methods for taking game, also are the same as crossbow season. Bag limits
and antler/size restrictions for game on WMAs can differ, so check the
specifics of the area before you hunt.
For hunting deer, muzzleloaders firing single bullets must be at least
.40-caliber. Guns firing two or more balls must be 20-gauge or larger. You
may not use muzzleloaders with self-contained cartridge ammunition capa-
bilities or possess modern firearms during muzzleloading gun season.
It's against the law to use bait on WMAs at any time.
The first phase of the mourning and white-winged dove season began
Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 30 statewide. Shooting hours during this first phase are
noon to sunset; and there's a 12-bird daily bag limit.
The only firearm you're allowed to hunt doves with is a shotgun, but
you can't use one larger than a 10-gauge. Shotguns must be plugged to a
three-shell capacity (magazine and chamber combined).
You may hunt doves over an agricultural field, as long as the crop's
been planted as part of regular agricultural practices. However, it's against
the law to scatter agricultural products over an area for the purpose of bait-
ing.
Some things you can't do while dove hunting are: using rifles, pistols
or crossbows; shooting from a moving vehicle; or herding or driving doves
with a vehicle.
In addition to a Florida hunting license, you'll need a $5 crossbow per-
mit to hunt during crossbow season. A $5 muzzleloading gun permit is need-
ed to hunt during muzzleloader season, and you'll need a no-cost migratory
bird permit if you're going to hunt doves. If you hunt on a WMA, you must
have a management area permit that costs $26.50.
All are available at county tax collectors' offices, license agents, calling
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Hardee High Class Of 1956

Celebrates Golden Anniversary

:'.Precious memories How they
linger, how they linger through the
years ...
SHardee County High School was
fQunded in 1906. On September 29
and 30, the 1956 Golden Anniver-
sary graduating class met to cele-
brate their Golden Anniversary
Reunion 50 years after they
walked the aisles of Wauchula City
Hall to receive their diplomas from
Supt. H.B. Dominick.
The weekend began on Friday
night with a "Get Reacquainted
Special" -at The Best Western
Heritage Inn. As classmates arrived
they were given tickets for door
prizes and a custom designed
Golden Anniversary coffee mug the
1956 circa school picture on one
side and the growling Wildcat logo
of the Fifties on the back side.
Everyone came with pictures to
share; copies were made of the 8th
Grade class pictures from Bowling
Green Elementary School, Zolfo
Springs Elementary School and all
three 8th Grade classrooms from
,Wauchula Elementary School.
Previous reunion photographs
where also shared and prints made
fbr those who wanted copies. It was
great to see old friends; the fellow-
ship was wonderful and the evening
ended all too soon.
A tour of the old Hardee High
School (HHS) was arranged for
Saturday morning. Superintendent
Dennis Jones met us at 10 a.m. and
escorted us through the "Hallowed
Halls" of our old school. None of us
could remember where our lockers
where, but we all remembered
where our classrooms were. Dr.'
Driggers' chemistry lab, Mrs.
Miller's math classroom, Mr.
Kenny's physic lab; Mrs. Strick-
land's history classroom, Mrs.
Atkin's biology classroom, Mrs.
Evers' literature classroom, Mrs.
Southerland's. and Miss Carlton's
English classrooms, .and Miss
Causey's typing classroom we all
remembered with fondness. The
biggest change was the old library
where Mrs. McDonald and Mrs.
Pearce dispensed love and wisdorri
with every book that went out their
library door.
: Our tour continued into the gym-
nasium and its locker area which
still smells like dirty sweat socks
and chlorine; odors that added to
our growing memories: The first
,two years we attended HHS we
played basketball in an open air

gym. During our Junior year a roof.
was installed; finally, we were able
to have our Junior and Senior
Proms in a decorated gym, without
worrying about the weather. We all
commented about the fact that the
school was now air conditioned -
while we suffered in silence wiping
sweat during afternoon classes.
We were quite surprised when we
asked Supt. Jones to show us our
old cafeteria. He wasn't sure which
building we wanted to see. As he
opened the building that we told
him had been our cafeteria, he told
us that building had been the ESE
building all the years he had taught
there. We happily shared with him
our memories of meals served in the
mid-Fifties.
When we attended HHS, Mrs.
Bostick and her staff were "Scratch
Cooks." Every day they made
home-made yeast rolls; they cut the
chickens, cleaned the fish, cut the
beef for stew, hand shaped the ham-
burger patties, peeled the potatoes,
cooked the rice, chopped the let-
tuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and
sliced the onions for salads. They
hand grated the cheeses for oven
baked macaroni and cheese.
When in season, they snapped the
beans, shucked the corn and shelled
the black-eyed peas. They roasted
whole turkeys at Thanksgiving and
Easter with old fashion corn bread
dressing. Whole hams were pre-
pared and sliced for serving -
everything was prepared fresh if it
was available. They did use canned
products when necessary. We
remembered all the sheet cakes;
pies and cobblers (often made with
fresh seasonal fruits) that Mrs. Poe
created for our pleasure; they were
out of this world! Those ladies took
great pride in the meals they pre-
pared. We looked forward ,to the
special touches they gave every day
to make our meals nutritious and
tasty, too! Many thanks to Supt.
Jones for taking his Saturday off to
open our old schoolhouse so that we
were able to relive some of the most
memorable days of our childhood..
Saturday night the Class of 1956
held their Reunion.Banquet at the
Elk's Hall in Wauchula. Forty-four
class members attended the roast
prime rib of beef dinner with all the
trimmings. The banquet room was
decorated with the Class of 1956
class colors red and white. Gold
was added to bring in the Golden

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Anniversary theme. Each table was
decorated with long red felt table
runners. Vases of fresh red roses
and white baby's breath were
trimmed with gold ribbons and
placed on each of the tables. In the
middle of each table a bouquet of
red, white, and gold helium bal-
loons rose from clusters of aspara-
gus fern. A reunion program was
placed beside each place setting.
As classmates arrived, they had
their photographs taken for the
Reunion Book and found their
name tags. The name tags (with no
names on them) were made from
the High School Yearbook's senior
pictures. We all had a good time try-
ing to identify each other by seeing
the old familiar faces of the year-
book, then trying to put that face
with the person's face who was
wearing the tag! Fifty years has a
way of changing the physical body;

1956 Hardee High basketball team.

2006 picture of the Hardee High School Class of 1956
however, we soon. discovered that
the personalities were the same!
The camaraderie we had in high
school was still there; we hadn't ",
changed! .
The evening began with a wel-
coie from Kenneth Stanton, our'
Class President. Billy Grimsley
read a Memorial roll call and'poem
to recognize our deceased class'
members. Rev. Maxwell Roberts
gave a short invocation/blessing,
and dinner was served. After dinner,
we wereentertained by Carl "Elvis"
Bryant with a "Tribute to Elvis."
Everyone enjoyed his imperson-
ations, and songs, especially 'the
Teddy Bears and silk scarves given.
to all of the ladies in attendance!
Classmates holding a lucky ticket
stub were,given door prizes donated
by local Wauchula merchants. We
want to thank the local businesses
who donated these gifts to make our
reunion extra special. The evening
reluctantly ended with hugs and
fond farewells.
The Class of 1956 met for break-
fast at Nicholas' Family Restaurant
Sunday morning. The class voted to ,
meet at Nicholas' Restaurant every
month on the second Thursday of
the month. We also agreed that we -
would plan another reunion in five
years (2011). Classmates please
keep us informed of any address
change.
Note: Story written by Alice A
Grimes of Mulberry. .

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BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning...................... 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
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...............10:30 a.m
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
. Wed. Prayer Meeting ................7:00 p.m.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................. 1:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...................6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.nm.
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 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m

HOLY CHILD"
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionl1:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m.
Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................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/Prayei Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p.m.

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

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

BOWLING GREEN

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

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

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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 ......................1:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship.............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training .................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................6:00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday AWANA for Kids...6:30 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 .................1.1:30 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 1 00 a
Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m.
- Wed. Evening Worship ....7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service .................... 11:00 a.m..
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST'
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship ........9:30 a.m.
Sunday Bible Class .................11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship..........6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Bible Class ............7:00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month............4:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting ..................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Priesthood 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning......................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night.................. ...7:30 p.m.
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service............... 1:30 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 CHURCH
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.

WAUCHULA

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service...................... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship .................... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service ......................10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service....... ........... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .................. 7:00 p.m.
FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service...................... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities...............6:00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386.
Sunday School 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
S 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................6:00p.m.
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.

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

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning...................... 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Evening ......................7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening ....................7:30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m.
Monday Evening ......................7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening..................7:30 p.m.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES
Every Friday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Womans Center 131 N. 7th Ave.
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LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service...................... 11:00 a.m.
.Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555

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
SMorn. 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:P0 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training.............. 6:00 p.m,
Evening Worship ...................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. .11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study..........6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship................. 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.

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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 .....................:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .................7:00 p.m.

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

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

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish) ......................7:00 a.m.
(English) 8:30 a.m.
(Spanish) ..................1.. :00 a.m.
(Creole) 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass in English .......t......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.

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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 .......... 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church ....... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ...........7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m.
WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service .. ..... .11:00 a.m.
Evening Service ........... 6:00 ptm.
Wednesday Service........... 7:00 pm.
Wednesday Youth Service..... 7:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

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

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

CREWSVILLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m
SE ening 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 735-0989
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.
Thursday Worship ........ .: 7:30 p.m.'
Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.ni.

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 .... ..:. .. 10.0OQa.m.
Servicio ...... .. 11:00 a.m. .
Pioneer Club ....., .. i.6!30 p.m..
Servicio de la Noche. .; ..... .7:00 p.im.
Mierecoles Merienda .... .. 6:00 p.m.
Servicio. ......... .. 8:00 p.m..
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ZOLFO
320 E. 4th St. -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 ......... 7:00 p.m.

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Admit your mistakes penitently.
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SEC STANDINGS
EASTERN DIVISION
SEC All Top 25 PF
Florida 4-0 6-0 2-0 174
Georgia 2-1 5-1 0-1 161
Tennessee 1-1 5-1 2-1 211
S. Carolina 2-2 4-2 0-2 128
Kentucky 1-2 3-3 0-2 169
Vanderbilt 0-3 2-4 0-2 127
WESTERN DIVISION
SEC All Top 25 PF
Arkansas 3-0 4 1 1-1 106
Auburn 3-1 5-1 .1-0, 153
Alabama 1-2 4-2 0-1 145
LSU 1-2 4-2 0-2 200
Mississippi 1-2 2-4 0-1 78
Miss. State 0-3 1-5 0-3 76

TEAM LEADERS
(Average per game)
PASSING OFFENSE
Tennessee. ................ 291.5
LSU ..... ............ 260.8
Florida ........ . ... 257.8
Kentucky .............. 257.2
Alabama................. .231.3
South Carolina . . . 222.3
Auburn ............ . .. 177.3
RUSHING OFFENSE
Arkansas . . . 206.0
Vanderbilt. . . . .. 158.2
Florida . . . .. 155.5
Auburn ...... . . ... 154.0
Mississippi . . ... 141.2
Alabama ..... . . 135.5
TOTAL OFFENSE
Tennessee . .... . 421.5
Florida .. .............413.3
LSU ............ . 396.3
Alabama .......... . 366.8
Arkansas . . . 354.6
South Carolina . . ... 352.3
PASS DEFENSE
LSU.............. ... 135.3
South Carolina...... . 152.0
Vanderbilt. . . . .. 154.3
Georgia . . . .. 155.8
Auburn ...... .. ... . 156.5
Alabama . ... . 157.7
RUSHING DEFENSE
Florida . . . . 56.8
LS . . . . 73.8
Georgia ... . . 102.5
Auburn ..... ..... . . 120.0
Alabama . . . 121.8
Tennessee . . 129.8
TOTAL DEFENSE
LSU ....... . . 209.2
Georgia ....... ...... 258.3
Florida ................. 259.7
Auburn ................. 276.5
Alabama.. .............. 279.5
Tennessee................ 290.2
INI)\ l Ut l LEADERS
(Total yards)
PASSING YARDS
SErik Alnge, Tennessee. .... . 1,657
Andre' Woodson, Kentucky . ... 1.486
JaMarcus Russell. SU. ...... .1,474
Chris Leak. Florida ........ .1395
John Paker Wilson, Alabama ..... 1,373
Brandon Cox. Auburn . .... 1,017
Syvelle Newton, South Carolina. ..... 877
Chris Nickson, Vanderblt . .... 728
RUSHING YARDS
BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Mississippi . 571
Darren McFadden. Arkansas......... 554
Kenny Irons. Auburn . . 514
Ken Darby. Alabama. . ... 424
Cassen Jackson-Garrison, Vanderblilt 392
LaMarcus Coker Tennessee . ... 381
Felix Jones. Arkansas....... . 363
DeShawn Wynn, Florida .. .. 354
RECEIVING YARDS
Robert Meachem, Tennessee . .675
Keith Brown. Alabama .. . 503
Dallas Baker. Florida . . 494
D.J. Hall, Alabama . . .484
Crag Davis, LSU . . 479
Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt ........ 464
Keenan Burton. Kentucky ....... .462
Sidney Rice. South Carolina. ...... .419
TOTAL OFFENSE
Erik Ainge, Tennessee. . 1,614
JaMarcus Russell. LSU...... . 1,514
Andre' Woodson, Kentucky. ..... 1.435
John Parker Wilson, Alabama. ..... 1.405
Chris Leak, Florida....... . 1.388
Syvelle Newton, South Carolina. . 1.067
Chris Nickson, Vanderbilt...... 1,013
Brandon Cox. Auburn..... . 948
SCORING
James Wilholt, Tennessee . 47
John Vaughn. Auburn ..... ...... 45
Dicky Lyons. Kentucky..... . .. 42
Ryan Succop. Solth Carolina. . 37
Brandon Coutu, Georgia.... . 36
Brad Lester. Auburn .... ........ 36
Brannn Southerland, Georgia .... 36
Robei Meachem, Tennessee ........ 36
Jacob Hester, LSU .... . .... 36
INTERCEPTIONS
Reggie Nelson, Florida.... . . 4
Ryan Smith. Florida ... . . 4
Craig Steltz, LSU.... . . 4
Five players tied at 3.

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Auburn could be spoiler

It's shaping up to be a memorable centennial celebration for tackles, a fumble recovery and a punt block in last week's 21-0
the University of Florida football program. loss to Eastern Illinois.
On the strength of last week's 23-10 victory over LSU. the Keys for Arkansas: Deal out a double dose of Darren
ators improved to 6-0 and vaulted to No. 2 in the Associated McFadden and Felix Jones. The duo combined for 249 yards and
Press poll. Now, Urban Meyer's team will have to prove that it is two touchdowns in the win over Auburn.... Style points.
worthy of the praise it has received when it travels to Auburn on Anyting less tha a blowoutwould be a disappointment to the
Saturday night. fais and poll voters.
Knocking Florida from its perch is nothing new to the Tigers, Jacksonville State at Mississippi State
who are looking to bounce back from last week's 27-10 upset loss vile Se 32 A Oio Val
o Arkansas and remain a factor in the race to Atlanta and the Records: Jacksonville State 3-2 (I-AA Ohio Valley);
conference championship game. Auburn ended Florida's stay oin Mississippi State 1-5 (0-3 SEC West). a Coaches: Jacksonville
op of the national polls and its undefeated season in 1994 with a State's Jack Crowe (54-61); Mississippi State's Sylvester Croomn
16-33 victory in Gainesville and repeated the feat seven years later (7-21). Series: Mssissippi State leds I-0. Kickoff: 1:30
with a 23-20 victory over the top-ranked Gators at Jordan-Hare pim. CT Saturday. V: NonBe.
Stadium. Key for Jacksonville State: Pin the Bulldogs back. Zach
I Records: Florida 6-0 (4-0 SEC East); Aubuni 5-1 (3-1 SEC Walden averaged a career-best 48.5 yards per punt in last week's
West). U Coaches: Florida's Urban Meyer (54-11); Auburn's 49-17 victory over Murray State and has won the last two Ohio
Tommy Tuberville (90-48). a Series: Auburn leads 40-38-2. Valley Conference Specialist of the Week awards.
M Kickoff: 6:45 p.m. CT Saturday. II TV: ESPN Full Coverage. Keys for Mississippi State: Pass protection. West Virginia
Keys for Florida: Use its full arsenal of playmakers .... didn't have a sack through its first tour gaines, but sapped that
Marcus Thomas must remain focused on football. The defensive skid with a six-suck performance against the Bulldogs ... No
end, who has battled off-the-field problems this season, recorded untimely penalties. Mississippi State had a late second-quarter
eight tackles last week against LSU. touchdown pass taken back by a penalty last week and later had a
Keys for Auburn: Scheme for ways to run the ball effectively. gain inside West Virginia territory wiped out by a flag on the
Arkansas limited Auburn to 60 rushing yards, and Florida has the play.

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league's best run defense.... Defense has to get stops on third
down. Florida ranks 10th nationally with a third-down conversion
rate of 50.9 percent.

The Rest of the Matchups
Vanderbilt at Georgia
* Records: Vanderbilt 2-4 (0-3 SEC East); Georgia 5-1 (2-1 SEC
East). 8 Coaches: Vanderbilt's Bobby Johnson (73-75); Georgia's
Mark Richt (57-14). a Series: Georgia leads 47-17-2. a Kickoff:
12:30 p.m. ET Saturday. a TV: Lincoln Financial Sports.
Keys for Vanderbilt: Don't leave points on the field. In the
17-10 loss to Mississippi, tihe Commodores werejust 2-for-5 in
the red zone.... Another strong defensive performance.
Vanderbilt gave up just 196 total yards last week.
Keys for Georgia: Erase Earl Bennett from tie equation. Tile
Vanderbilt receiver had 10 receptions for 179 yards against
Mississippi. ... Take the air out of thie ball. Joe Tereshlinski wits
12-of-20 for 164 yards with two interceptions and one-touchdown
against Tennessee, while Matthew Stafford was 2-of-5 for I
yards with an interception.
Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas
a Records: Southea. Missouri State 3-2 (1-2 I-AA Ohio Valley);
Arkansas 4-1 (3-0 SEEC West). m Coaches:,Soutliceasl Missouri
State's Tony Samuel (37-59); Arkansas' Houston Nutt (97-63).
* Series: Arkansas leads 1-0. a Kickoff: 1 p.m. CT Saturday.
I TV: None.
Keys for Southeast Missouri State: Adamn Casper must
continue to stick his nose in on every play. Thle linebacker liad 20

Mississippi at Alabama
w Records: Mississippi 2-4 (1-2 SEC West); Alabama 4-1 (1-2
SEC West). Coaches: Mississippi's Ed Orgeron (5-12);
Alabama's Mike Shula (22-19). N Series: Alabama leads 42-9-2.
a Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday. ITV: CBS.
Keys for Mississippi: Hear Rory's roar. Rory Jolhsoin made
his first start at linebacker last week and was credited with 16
tackles, a pass break-up and three forced fumbles... Stay lucky.
Vanderbilt missed two field goals, snuffed a punt return and lad
its punter sacked in the loss to the Rebels.
Keys for Alabama: Get tougher against the run. Duke ran for
201 yards on 41 carries i lst week's s30-14 loss to the Crimson
Tide.... Find receivers D.J. Hall and Keith Brown early and
often. Hall iad seven catches for 124 yards and a touchdown last
week, while Brown lhad 57 yards and a score on six grabs.
Kentucky at LSU
* Records: Kentucky 3-3 (1-2 SEC East); LSU 4-2 (1-2 SEC
West). N Coaches: Kentucky's Rich Brooks (103-137-4); LSU's
Les Miles (43-25). 0 Series: LSU leads 37-15-1. E Kickoff: 7
p.m. CT Saturday. TV: None.
Keys for Kentucky: A rushing attack to complement Andre'
Woodson's passing.... Benefit from turnovers. The Wildcats
have intercepted at least one pass in each of their last five games
and are plus-8 on the season in turnover margin.
Keys for LSU: Dwayne Bowe must have sticky fingers. Bowe
had six receptions for 50 yards against Florida, but two passes that
deflected off his fingers were intercepted by the Gators.... A
successful first quarter. Kentucky's last 12 opponents have
averaged just 3.7 points over the first 15 minuutes of play.

mlRB MA The Crimson Tide scored
20 unanswered points in
the second half to beat Duke 30-14 last
week in a game that could be known as
the Wallace Wade Bowl. Wade coached
Alabama to three national championship
from 1923-30 before leading Duke to a
110-36-7 record from 1931-41 and
1946-50. Duke's football stadium bears
Wade's name and Alabama's Bryant-Denny
Stadium is located on Wallace Wade
Avenue.
IKANSAS Senior, defensive tackle
Keith Jackson was
named NCAA Division I-A National
Defensive Player of the Week after
collecting seven tackles and 1.5 sacks in a
27-10 victory over Auburn. The
Razorbacks, who went from unranked to
17th in the Associated Press poll, are now
in first place in the SEC West.
M1URN mBrandon Cox, who was
sacked five times,
completed 17 of 29 passes for 153 yards
and a touchdown last.week. "We worked
all week long with our receivers vs. our
comers." Auburn coach Tommy
Tuberville said. "We pressed and beat on
our guys, just trying to get them open.
The problem was the pocket would close
down and Brandon woild be struggling
trying to find the receiver if there was one
open.
Ml RIDA Two newcomers helped the
Gators to a 23-10 home-
coming victory over LSU last week.
Freshman quarterback Tim Tebow had
three touchdowns and Utah transfer Ryan
Smith notched a pair of interceptions.
HIRGeIA After giving up 48 points
over its first 22 quarters of
the season, the Bulldogs gave up 37 points
in the second half last week and fell to
Tennessee 51-33. "At this point we have to
stay optimistic." senior safety Tra Battle
said. "Since I've beenhere all but one year
there has been a tie in the (SEC) East, so
we have to stay confident and get ready
for the coming weeks."
o MITU.KY In addition to averaging
43.3 yards on three
punts last week against South Carolina.
Tim Masthay converted a fourth-and-2 in
the third quarter by nrnning for 17 yards
on a fake punt. "I have to give credit to
Marcus McClinton for recognizing the
formation of the defense," Masthay said
about the fake punt. "We had seen it on
film, and our coaches told its the
opportunity fora fake would probably be
there."
M The Tigers committed five
turnovers, including a fumble
with 5:12 left in the second quarter near
the Florida goal line that cost them a
score. "We get a nice drive down to the
six-inch (line)," LSU coach Les Miles said.
"We are going to get our seven and be up
by seven again, but we turn that ball
over."
UI-CICCTDDI Wide receiver Dexter
i .SSISSIPPI Mcluster was
knocked out of last week's 17-10 victory
over Vanderbllt on the opening kickoff.
Mico McSwain replaced McCluster as the
team's kick returned and picked up 69
yards on a return in the second quarter.
LIS. STATE Michael Henig saw
his first game action
since breaking his collarbone in the season
opener when he replaced injured
quarterback Omarr Conner (pulled groin)
In the third quarter of last week's 42-14
loss to West Virginia.
pjWLAROIN A The Gamecocks took a
OLINA n14-point lead In the
fourth quarter when receiver Kenny
McKinley threw a 22-yard touchdown
ps to quarterback Syvelle Newton, and
eldon for a 24-17 victory over Kentucky.
"I tell you what, they had good pressure
on (ninnlng back) Cory Boyd and Kenny
(McKinley) came around and probably
should have run with it,." South Carolina
coach Steve Spurrier said.
$cNNESSEE Erik Alnge, who
IBN NESSEEc threw for 268 yards
and two touchdowns on 25-of-38 passing
and ran for a touchdown In last week's
victory over Georgla, was named the NCAA
Division I-A National Offensive Player of ,
the Week.
M rNDERBILT Mackenzi Adams
replaced the Injured
Chris Nickson (ankle) at quarterback late
In the second quarter of tie Mississippi
game. Adams, a redshirt freshman, threw
for 176 yards on 10-of-20 passing and
picked ulp 51 yards on 11 carries.

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Hardee Football

2006 Roster

MNn Name

Terry Redden
Jimmy Cimeus
Marwin Simmons
Trey Small
Donald White
Briant Shumard
Lisnell Youyoute
Will Krause
Johnny Ray Harris
Weston Palmer
Jordan Grimsley
Esayi Youyoute
Devon Lampley
Herman Patterson
Jermaine King
Andrew Cisneros
Wade Mahoney
Kierre Cook
Onel Virgile
Gerardo Villegas
Jayquan Gandy
Ricky Wiggins
David Newcomb
Joseph Barton
Jason Jester
Logan Thomas
Dan Timmons
Jerry Hendry
Tyler Bumby
Eddie Hunt
Eric Cobb
Jacob Benavides
Reggie Grizzard
Shawn Brown
Jorge Lopez
Alex Lanier
lan Durrance
Kyle Parrish
Haceem Shweil
Tyrone Pace
Cameron Durham
Jerrod Hendry
Kris Rossman
Pablo Anselmo
Posterie Louisjeune
Julian Garcia
Willie Stephens
Daniel Robinson

Derren Bryan,

Ht. Wt. Position Grade

5'9" 165 DB/WR/QB
5'8" 155 RB/DB
5'9" 155 DB/WR
5'9" 170 WRIOLB
5'10" 175 RB/DB
5'9" 165 OLB/OL
5'10" 170 WR/DB
6' 175 QB/WR/OLB
6'1" 210 DE/TE
6' 175 QB/DB
5'10" 170 RB/DB
5'9" 165 RB/DB
5'5" 140 RB/DB
6' 195 RBILB
6'2" 190 WR/LB
5'6" 155 RB/LB
5'8" 155 RB/OLB
5'9" 170 RB/OLB
6'1" 175 TE/DE
5'8" 155 RB/OLB
6' 180 RB/DL
5'10" 175 RB/LB
5'8" 155 RB/LB
5'9" 165 OL/LB
5'9" 160 OL/DL
6' 180 OUDL
5'10" 175 TE/DE
5'9' 185 DLIOL
5'9" 170 OLJDL
5'10" 180 ..OL/DL- .
5'10" 190 DL/OL
6' 190 OL/DE
6' 190 DL/OL
5'10" 185 OUDL
5'11" 235 DL/OL
6' 180 OUDL
6'3" 210 TE/DE
6'1" 300 OL
6' 285 OULDL
6'1" 305 OL/DL
6'1" 235 OL/DL
5'9" 165 WR/OLB
6' 180 DE/TE
5'9" 150 K
6' 170 TE/DE
'5'9" 180 OL/DL
6' 180 OUiDL
6' 235 OLUDL
Coaches:

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2006 Roster
No. Name Ht. Wt. Position Grade
1 Kaneef Caldwell 5'7" 155 WR/RB 12
2 James Young 5'10" 193 RB 12
3 Virgil Cooper 5'7" 160 RB/WR 10
4 Travis Hill 6'1" 193 QB 12
5 Josh Austin 6'0" 175 DB/WR 12
7 Marcus Wyche 6'1" 178 DB/WR 12
8 Devon Wilson 6'1" 179 DB 12
11 Jon Fils 5'11" 180 DB 12
12 Casey McKibben 5'9" 145 K/P 11
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ACC STANDINGS
ATLANTIC DIVISION
ACC All Top 25 PF PA
N.C. State 2-0 3-2 2-0 98 102
Clemson 3-1 5-1 1-0 244 84
WakeForest 1.1 5-1 0-1 136 80
Boston College 1-1 4-1 1-0 132 97
Florida State 1-2 3-2 1-0 132 85
Maryland 0-1 3-2 0-2 112 106
COASTAL DIVISION
ACC All Top 25 PF PA
Georgia Tech 3-0 5-1 l-L 172 97
Virginia Tech 2-1 4-1 0-1 165 61
Miami 1-1 3-2 0-2 109 74
Virginia 1-1 2-4 0-0 101 122
North Carolina 0-3 1-4 0-2 85 177
Duke 0-3 0-5 0-1 27 130
TEAM LEADERS
(Average per game)
PASSING OFFENSE
Boston College . .. .. 247.0
VirginiaTech . . ... 244.2
Florida State . . .... 215.0
Clemson. .... . ..... .. 206.2
Miami .................. 200.8
North Carolina. . . .. 192.0
Georgia Tech . . ... 170.8
RUSHING OFFENSE
Clemson. . . . 236.2
Georgia Teh .............. 183.2
Miami . . . . .. 155.8
Wake Forest. . . ... 144.7
Maryland ................ 134.8
N.C. State ................ 131.0
Boston Cdllege ............. 128.2
TOTAL OFFENSE
Clemson. ................ 442.3
Boston College ........... 375.2
Miami .................. 356.6
Georgia Tech .............. 354.0
Virginia Tech .............. 347.6
Florida State ... ...........321.2
Maryland ........... ... 305.0
PASS DEFENSE
Virginia Tech .............. 140.2
Clemson .................. 173.3
Maryland ........... ..... 173.4
Virginia ............ ..... 173.8
N.C. State ................ 182.4
Florida State .............. 183.0
North Carolina ............. 184.4
RUSHING DEFENSE
Clemson .............. .. 62.8
Miami ............... ... 63.2
Georgia Tech ............ 71.7
Florida State .............. 88.0
Duke . . . 100.8
Wake Forest . . ... 100:8
Virginia Tech . . 103.6
TOTAL DEFENSE'

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Virginia Tech ........
Miami. ............
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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
(Total yards)
PASSING YARDS
Matt Ryan. Boston College ....... 1,225
Will Proctor. Clemson. .......... 1,151
Sean Glennon, Virginia Tech . 1,116
Drew Weatherford, Florida State . 964
Reggie Ball. Georgia Tech. ......... 929
Kyle Wright. Miami......... 909
Sam Hollenbach. Maryland ........ 851
RUSHING YARDS
James Davis. Clemson........... 607
Tashard Choice, Georgia Tech ....... 502
Branden Ore, Virginia Tech . 458
Andre Brown, N.C. State . .393
Lance Ball, Maryland . . 392
Javarris James. Miami........... 361
C.J. Spller, Cleson . . .334
RECEIVING YARDS
Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech. . 559
Chansi Stuckey. Clemson . 331
Jesse Holley, North Carolina . ... 274
Kevin Ogletree, Virginia. . 249
David Clowney. Virginia Tech ...... .240
Justin Harper. Virginia Tech . 238
Kevin Challenger. Boston College . 236
TOTAL OFFENSE
Reggle Ball. Georgia Tech . 1.244
Matt Ryan. Boston College . 1,242
Will Proctor, Clemson . . 1.195
Sean Glennon. Virginia Tech . .1.059
Drew Weatherford. Florida State ..... 953
Kyle Wright. Miami . . .... 915
Sam Hollenbach. Maryland . . 809
SCORING
James Davis, Clemson ...... .. 66
Jad Dean. Clemson ............. 50
Branden Ore, Virginia Tech ......... 48
CalvinJohnson. Georgia Tech ....... 48
Sam Swank, Wake Forest. . 40
Brandon Pace, Virginia Tech . ....37
Gary Cismesla. Florida State . 36
INTERCEPTIONS
Victor Harris. Virginia Tech . . 3
Marcus Hamilton. Virginia . . 3
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GAME OF THE WEEK
S Maryland at Virginia

Ill station by Brace Plante 0 2006

Cavs off to a slow start

holding on to a faint hope of turning things around, tile
University of Virginia begins a crucial three-gamne
homestand on Saturday afternoon against Maryland.
A narrow escape against Wyoming and losses to non-Bowl
Championship Series schools Western Michigan and East
Carolina illustrate what type of a year it has been for the Cavaliers,
who are on the verge of suffering their first losing season since
2001.
A win over the Terrapins would give Al Grol's squad the
confidence it ieeds to tackle the rest of the schedule, which
includes games against N.C. State, Florida State, Miami and
Virginia Tech, while a loss will have the folks in Charlottesville
raising the white flag of surrender.
I Records: Maryland 3-2 (0-1 ACC, Atlantic); Virginia 2-4 (1-1
ACC Coastal). N Coaches: Maryland's Ralph Friedgen (44-22);
Virginia's Al Groh (65-68). a Series: Maryland leads 40-28-2.
* Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. 9 TV: ESPN360.
Keys for Maryland: Pass protection. Tile Cavaliers lead the
league with an average of 3.5 sacks per game.... Prevent tlhe
Virginia ground game from getting on track.
Keys for Virginia: Ilcrease Cedric Peerman's workload.
Peennan had three carries for 26 yards. including a season-long
run of 17 yards, in a 31-21 loss to East Carolina.... Shore up a
defense that gave up four rushing touchdowns and 432 total yards
last week.

The Rest of the Matchups
Clemson vs. Temple (Charlotte, N.C.)
0 Records: Clemson 5-1 (3-1 ACC Atlantic); Temple 0-6 (1-A
Independent). U Coaches: Clemson's Tommy Bowden (75-38);
Temple's Al Golden (0-6). U Series: Clemson leads 2-0.
a Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday. U TV: ESPNU.
Keys for Clemson: Will Proctor has to show that lie can take
care of the football. The Tigers' quarterback threw three
interceptions and fumbled in last week's win over Wake Forest...
. Exploit Temple's youth. The Owls have used 20 true freshmen
this season.
Key for Temple: Gang up on Clemson defensive end Gaines
Adams, who had a fumble return of 66 yards for a touchdown, two
sacks and two forced fumbles against Wake Forest.
Virginia Tech at Boston College
a Records: Virginia Tech 4-1 (2-1 ACC Coastal); Boston College
4-1 (1-1 ACC Atlantic). E Coaches: Virginia Tecl's Frank
Beamer (192-103-4); Boston College's Tom O'Brien (70-43).
Series: Virginia Tech leads 9-3. U Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. ET
Thursday. U TV: ESPN.
Keys for Virginia Tech: Come ready to play. The Hokies
yielded three quick touchdowns to Georgia Tech ill their 38-27
loss on Sept. 30.... The secondary must keep receivers in front of
them. Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson had a 53-yard touchdown
reception and teammate James Johlson gained 59 yards on a pass
play.
Keys for Boston College: Trench warfare. Boston College's
offensive and defensive lines were dominated by the Hokies ill
last year's 30-10 loss.... A pain-free Matt Ryan, who has been
playing hurt over the last four games.

South Florida at North Carolina
w Records: South Florida 4-2(1-1 Big East); North Carolina 1-4
(0-3 ACC Coastal). U Coaches: South Florida's Jim Leavitt
(65-41); North Carolina's John Bunting (63-54-2). Series: First
meeting. u Kickoff: Noon ET'Saturday. u TV: ESPNU.
Key for South Florida: The arm and legs of Matt Grothe. The
freshman quarterback threw for 146 yards and a score on 12-of-15
passing and ran for three touchdowns in last week's 38-16 victory
over Connecticut.
Keys for North Carolina: Get off the ball. Three North
Carolina running backs combined for 42 yards on 18 carries last
week against Miami.... Hope for a low scoring affair. South
Florida has averaged 31.0 points il its four wins, but only 13.5
points in its two losses.
Wake Forest at N.C. State
8 Records: Wake Forest 5-1 (1-1 ACC Atlantic); N.C. State 3-2
(2-0 ACC Atlantic). Coaches: Wake Forest's Jim Grobe
(64-66-1); N.C. State's Chuck Amato (49-30). I Series: N.C.
State leads 60-33-6. K Kickoff: Noon ET Saturday. m TV:
Raycon/Lincolll Financial Sports.
Keys for Wake Forest: Reestablisl the run. Wake Forest was
limited to a Jin Grobe-era worst 31 rushing yards by Clemson...
Punt coverage. Samin Swank had four punts downed inside the
Clemson 10.
Keys for N.C. State: Get to Riley Skinner early. The Demon
Deacons' quarterback completed his first six attempts last week,
collecting 78 yards and a touchdown.... No costly offensive
miscues. Wake Forest had two interception returns for
touchdowns in last year's 27-19 win over the Wolfpack.
Florida State at Duke
* Records: Florida State 3-2 (1-2 ACC Atlantic); Duke 0-5 (0-3
ACC Coastal). 0 Coaches: Florida State's Bobby Bowden
(362-109-4)i Duke's Ted Roof (5-27). 9 Series: Florida State
leads 14-0. U Kickoff: I p.m. ET Saturday. 0 TV: None.
Keys for Florida State: Be prepared for the option. The Blue
Devils added another dimension to their attack and ran for 201
yards against Alabama.... Incorporate Lorenzo Booker into the
passing attack. Booker had four catches for 105 yards, including a
long of 73 yards, last week against N.C. State.
Keys for Duke: Show up. The Seminoles have won all 14 of
the previous meetings by at least three touchdowns.
... Linebacker Codey Lowe has to make plays in the Florida State
backfield. Lowe tallied his first two sacks of the season last week
and finished with three tackles for loss.
Florida International at Miami
* Records: Florida International 0-6 (0-3 Sun Belt); Miami 3-2
(1-I ACC Coastal). 0 Coaches: Florida International's Don
Strock (15-35); Miami's Larry Coker (56-11). 9 Series: First
meeting. a Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Saturday. N TV: None.
Key for Florida International: Air patrol. Florida
International ranks 12th nationally in pass defense and 17thl in
pass defense efficiency.
Keys for Miami: Pound on the Golden Panthers early. Florida
International's defense should be running on fumes after playing
seven overtimes last week.

m BMON COLL. Citing "conduct
unbecoming of a
Boston College football player," head
coach Tom O'Brien announced last week
that kicker Ryan Ohliger had been ,
suspended indefinitely. Ohliger was
perfect on his first eight extra point
attempts of the season, but missed two'.
extra points in a 30-23 overtime victory
over BYU and an extra point in a 17-15
loss to N.C. State.
MWIMSrnN Wide receiver Chansi
Stuckey suffered a .
broken footin aloncontact drill during an
Oct. 3 practice season and had surgery
performed the following day. Stuckey,
who has 25 receptions for 337yardsarid,
threetouchdowns onthe season. couldRi.
back as early as Oct. 26, when the Tiger&.
travel to Virginia Tech.
iM KE Senior comerba- John Tal&
recorded his second *,
Interception of the season im last weel&
30-14 loss at Alabama. Talley returned,:as
13th career interception 28 yards to m
into third place in the conference's all-W.
time record book with 273 interception i
return yards. .
MiIUDAnST. After losing only si::
conference games f5a
1992-2004. Florida State has lost four "r
its last six games against league foes. ',0
Bobby Bowden's squad enters this we,
game at Duke sporting a sub-.500 recotl ,
forjustthe third time in program histoi
W LrECH With 10 catches for 131-'
yards and a touchdowrt4
lastweek's 27-23 victory over Maryland4
Calvin Johnson became the third receif
in school history to record three
consecutive 100-yard receiving games.4
Harvey Middleton accomplished the
during the 1997 season and Kelly
Campbell matched it three years later. '
mRYLATND FreshmanDarrius
Heyward-Bey collect
a career-best 111 yardson fivereceptloi
last week against Georgia Tech. Heywai-L
Bey picked up 57 yards on a reception le
in the game that gave Maryland a first ,.i
down at the Yellow Jackets' 7, but the .'
opportunity was squandered as the '
Terrapins yielded sacks on third and *
fourth down. '
IMMl I Quarterback Kyle Wright.,
found Greg Olsen seven a:
times and threw for 143 yards on 13-of
passing in three quarters of action last ,
week against North Carolina. Olsen, a
Junior tight end who was second on the"
team with 31 receptions last season,
matched a personal best by hauling in ,'
eight passes and finished with 95 yard *
kkeAnnRirA Senior linebacker "
""'" U Larry Edwards tork*
sole possession of the top spot on the IhQ.
Heels' tackle chart by collecting a teamW:'
high 10 total tackles in the loss at MlamC<
Edwards, who recorded 91 stops-last yearf.
and finished the 2005 season tied with*:-'
Tommy Richardson for the team lead In
tackles, has recorded 33 stops this seas .O:
BSTATE Daniel Evans threw ft-
three touchdowns arnd
Andre Brown collected 113yards on 181
carries as the Wolfpack made it two in a,,
row over Florida State with a 24-20
victory. Brown, a sophomore, became tle
21st player in school history to reach .*
1,000 career rushing yards.
MWImIA Junior wide receiver ''
SEmmanuel Byers threw .,
his second touchdown pass In as many -Z
games when he found Deyon Williams4r
a 22-yard score In the first quarter of lajtI
week's 31-21 loss to East Carolina. Byers.&.
one of only four non-quarterbacks in :-
Virginia history to throw at least three -
career touchdownrpasses.
l-TECH Big plays on defense
propelled the Hokles'
Junior varsity squad to two victories last,
week. Stephan Virgil had a 46-yard i.
Interception return fopa touchdown anoi
returned a fumble 23 yards for a score Ln'
27-14 victory over Fork Union on Oct. 2?.
Chad Grimm blocked a punt to set up
game-winning score and Intercepted a 's
pass on the final play of game In a 7-3 %
victory over Hargrave Military Academy'iw
Oct. 6.
M tX FOM'R T Cornerback ,
Alphonso Smith*,
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personal foul penalty In the second ,
quarter of last week's 27-17 loss to
Clemson. Smith, who punched Clemson
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Oct. 8, Bessie Mae Brown, 50, of 879 Chamberlain Blvd., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther on warrants charging her with forgery,
uttering a forgery and grand theft and a capias alleging failure to appear in
cotirt on a charge of driving while licenses suspended.
; Oct. 8, Jerlin Forestal, 25, of 724 -..:!y Place, Wauchula, was arrested
by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with domestic battery.
SOct. 8, Lugo Onofre Balderas, 26, uf 2406 SW Lois Ave., Arcadia,
was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. W.J. Delaney and charged
with two counts of DUI with property damage.

Oct. 7, Michael Edward McCoy, 33, of 720 Avon St., Bowling Green,
was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy on a warrant charging Michael McCoy
with violation of probation (original charged possession of methampheta-
mine).
Oct. 7, criminal mischief on SR 64 West and on Altman Road was
reported.
Oct. 6, Adam Leroy Libengood, 22, of 108 Vernon Road, Kissimmee,
was arrested by Dep. Shane Ward and charged with possession of marijua-
na.
SOct. 6, Steven Garza Maldonado, 43, P.O. Box 721, Bowling Green,
was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on warrants charging him with
grand theft, 10 counts of forgery and 10 counts of uttering a forgery.
SOct. 6, Pablo Vargas, 25, of 517 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by FHP Tpr. V. Paikai and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with
injuries, leaving the scene of a crash without reporting it and second offense
driving with knowledge of a suspended license.
Oct. 6, Stephen Chevo Rodriguez, 22, of 3876 Creek Road, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of failure to pay a fine
on'a conviction for domestic battery.
SOct. 6, Gregory Del Drew, 26, of First Street, Lakeland, was arrested
by;Sgt. Kevin White on Hillsborough County warrants charging him with
gr4nd theft and felony criminal mischief.
Oct. 6, a residential burglary on Airport Road and a theft were report-
ed

SOct. 5, Isaias Carrillo, 29, of 4912 Nursery Road, Zolfo Springs, and
Jose Luis Rodriguez, 21, of 141 Keeton Road, Wauchula, were arrested by
the countywide Drug Task Force and each charged with possessiorn-of
methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
'*; Oct. 5, Bobby Joe Coughlin, 27, P.O. Box 1303, Zolfo Springs, was.
arrested by Dep: Danny O'Bryan on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges purchase of marijuana and possession of
marijuana).

SOct. 4, Cynthia Marie Scuilen, 34, of 1015 S. EighthAve., Wauchula,
wag arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on Lee County warrants charging her
with non-support, violation of probation (original charge petit theft) and
failure to appear on a charge of disposing of garbage/nuisance.
;: Oct. 4, Connie Bennett Evans, 43, of 1858 Heard Bridge Road,
.Wauchula. was arrested by Dep. Danny O'Bryan on a Charlotte County
"Lrrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge exploita-
?in).
S Oct. 4, criminal mischief on Maude Road and a theft on Makowski
:Road were reported.

Oct. 3, a residential burglary on Heard Bridge Road was reported.

Oct. 2, Louis Wesley Kilpatrick, 44, of 1067 Wild Turkey Lane,:Wau-
chula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Harrison on a charge of domestic battery.
Oct. 2, a theft at Seven Mile Point and criminal mischief on Maxwell
Drive were reported.

SWAUCHULA .
Oct. 8, Bradford Allen Atchley, 29, of 317 Shelton Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and charged with domestic battery.
Oct. 8,-Zamuel Gonzalez Roblero, 18, of Hickory Road, Zolfo Springs,

was arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and charged with DUI with property
damage and no valid license.
Oct. 8, Michael Blaine Johnson, 43, of 815 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Cpl. Angie Hill and charged with disorderly intoxication.
Oct. 8, criminal mischief on South Ninth Avenue was reported.

Oct. 7, Daniel Dewayne Noblett, 42, of Peace Valley Motel, Wauchula,
was arrested by Cpl. Angie Hill and charged with disorderly intoxication,
burglary and corruption.
Oct. 7, thefts on West Palmetto Street and North Florida Avenue were
reported.

Oct. 6, Tobias Perry Lymon, 15, and Joseph Allen Wilkins, 15, both of
817 E. Main St., Wauchula, were arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and each
charged with two counts of burglary and grand theft. Wilkins was also
charged with 11 counts of tampering with fire equipment, two additional
counts of burglary and another count of grand theft.
Oct. 6, burglary of a conveyance on U.S. 17 North, thefts on U.S. 17
South and North Seventh Avenue and criminal mischief on Carlton Street
were reported.

Oct. 5, Jose Angel Garza, 35, of 321 N. Florida Ave., Wauchula, and
Fidencio Alexander Salazar, 21, were arrested by Cpl.Chris LeConte and
sheriff's Dep. Danny O'Bryan. Garza was held on warrants charging him
with violation of probation (original charges grand theft and purchase of
marijuana). Salazar was held on warrants charging him with violation of
probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of
a prescription drug without a prescription and possession of drug parapher-
nalia).

Oct. 4, Ruben Ramirez Ybarra, 35, of 310 Georgia St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Kyle Bermingham and charged with DUI.
Oct. 4, Nathan Ray Deanda, 19, of 1815. Petteway Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Det. Sgt. David Stimson and charged with grand theft auto
and dealing in stolen property.

Oct. 3, business burglaries on West Orange Street, two U.S. 17 South
locations and Carlton Street were reported.

Oct. 2, a business burglary on South Florida Avenue, a vehicle stolen
on South Florida Avenue and criminal mischief on North First Avenue were
reported. .... ,

BOWLING GREEN
Oct. 8, Andrew Bernard White, 21, of 5116 Dixianna Drive, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Edward Coronado and charged with battery.

Oct. 7, Carlos Alberto Garcia-Rodriguez, 23, of 2962 NW 98th St.,
Miami, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI and
no valid license.
Oct. 7, criminal mischief on Church Avenue, Main Street and two loca-
tions on Willow Avenue was reported.

Oct. 6, criminal mischief on Church Avenue was reported.

Oct. 5, Simon Medrano, 20, of 510 Grove St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with throwing a deadly mis-
sile and criminal mischief.
Oct. 5, Nakkia Vontrese White, 28, of 5128 Dixianna Drive; Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with resisting
arrest without force and refusal to sign a citation.

Oct. 4, a business burglary on U.S. 17 North 'vas reported.

Oct. 3, Bradley William McKinney, 37, of 4049 Chester Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Edward Coronado and charged with possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Oct. 3, a burglary on U.S. 17 North was reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
Oct 8, a theft on Hickory Street was reported.
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Cops For Christ
By Sgt. Barry L. Schnable
Hardee County Sheriff's Associate Chaplain

AM I CURSED?
There is a great Christian song titled "Be Still And Know That He Is
God." Just remember that. We all need to stop and know that He is God,
and we must be obedient.
Blessings or curses occur depending on whether we are or not. Do you
ever feel that you are under a curse? Even feel like you and your family are
under a curse? Well, you might be!
Why? Simply put, because you are being disobedient. So stop!
Let's go to Deuteronomy 28:15-21, "However, if you do not obey the
Lord your God and do not carefully follow His commands and decrees I am
giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you;
You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. Your basket and
your kneading trough will be cursed. The fruit of your womb will be cursed,
and the crops of your land, and the calves of your herds and lambs of your
flocks. You will be cursed when you come in and cursed when you go out.
The Lord will send on you curses, confusion and rebuke in everything you
put your hand to ... I suggest you read the entire chapter, as it goes more
into the curses and how to avoid them.
Wow, that's some pretty powerful and frightening stuff! So how can
you avoid all that? Simply by being obedient and following His commands.
And in that not only will you not be cursed, but you will be blessed, which
I will explain in a minute.
Now remember, this it is not only the Ten Commandments you must
follow but all His commands, which you can only find by reading the Bible.
The Ten Commandments are found in Deuteronomy 5:1-21. Read them,
type them out and print them to hang up somewhere as a reminder.
But there are other commands throughout the Bible, such as Leviticus
19:18, "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people,
but love your neighbor as yourself." That's a hard one sometimes, isn't it?
This is addressed several times in the Bible. In Matthew 5:43-45, Jesus
commands you to not only love your neighbor but also your enemies: "You
have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy', but
I tell you; Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that
you may be sons of your Father in Heaven."
Here is another tough one, Matthew 7:1-2, "Do not judge, or you too
will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged,
and with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you." So how
would it feel to be judged as critically and harshly as you judge other peo-
ple?
So, what about the blessings?
OK, now you understand that there are more commands to follow than
just the 'Ten Commandments. Now if you are obedient and follow God's
commands, this is what you get. Deuteronomy 28:1-8, "If you fully obey
the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today,
the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these
blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the Lord
your God: You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The
fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops in the field and the young
of.your livestock, the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed. You will be blessed
when you come in and blessed when you go out."
Wow, now that is what I want! I know you do, too.
So read Deuteronomy.and search out God's commands throughout the
Bible. Rule of thumb: Always do what is right, love others as you love
yourself and follow the Golden Rule and do onto others what you want
done onto you!
You will easily follow all God's commands if you simply do that,
because all His commandments are about love and doing what is right.
Sgt. Barry L Schnable of the Hardee County Sheriffs Office can be reached
via e-mail to: flachaplain@yahoo.com.

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