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Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

106th Year, No. 52
4 Sections, 32 Pages

\ Thursday, December 7, 2006

Judge Rejects Ex-Police Chief's Plea Deal

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Saying it would erode public
confidence in law enforcement, a
circuit judge sh6t down a planned
plea agreement for the former chief
of the Zolfo Springs Police
Department.
The deal had been worked out
between Assistant State Attorney
Stephen Houchin and defense
lawyer Gil Colon Jr. in early
November, just days before David
William Scheid was set to go to
trial on five felony charges and one

misdemeanor count stemming from
his alleged actions while head of
the small town's police agency.
That negotiated plea was brought
before Circuit Judge Robert L.
Doyel in Hardee Circuit Court on
Tuesday afternoon. Doyel rejected
the plan.
"If the chief of police is engaging
in the type of activities alleged in
(the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement's) report, the people
have the right to know what's hap-
pening," the judge said.
"I think' the community deserves

to have confidence in its police,"
Doyel continued as Scheid stood
before him.
"We'll have a trial and if he is
found not guilty, OK. But this
way," the judge went on, referring
to the negotiated plea agreement,
"the public sees that somebody else
has gotten away with something.
"That's not a good way, I think,
for the public to have confidence in
its police," the judge asserted.
Scheid, 48, had been arrested by
the FDLE on Jan. 4 of this year. It
levied charges of two counts offi-

CHRISTMAS CROOKS

PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
These nefarious crooks, members of the Hardee County Sheriff's Detention Division, are in jail, accused of being the snitches
that attempted to steal Christmas. The holiday mood, however, was alive and well at the Christmas Parade Saturday evening spon-
sored by the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce. See more photos in next week's issue.

cial misconduct and\one count each
of grand theft, tampering with a
witness, fabricating physical evi-
dence and petit theft.
FDLE investigators alleged
Scheid had falsified the training
records of two police officers, sold
departmental firearms while keep-

ing the proceeds, threatened a wit-
ness to the coverup of the alleged
sales, fabricated documents to
explain the sales and kept a col-
lectible coin taken as evidence
from a burglary in town.
Prosecutor Houchin told the
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Businessman

Charged With

Trafficking

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A long-time Wauchula business
owner was arrested last week on
multiple charges of dealing in large
quantities of a narcotic from his
shop and other nearby. locales.
-Gregory- Boyd.- SchocL ..-48...o.Lf
401 E. Bay Si, was booked into
the Hardee County Jail on Thurs-
day night by members of the
Hardee County Inter-Agency Drug
Task Force. He was held without
bail until Tuesday of this week,
when Circuit Judge Robert L.
Doyel set his bond at nearly half a
million dollars following a lengthy
hearing in Hardee Circuit Court.
Schock is accused of trafficking
in methinphetamine more than 28
grams, two courts trafficking in
methamphetamine more than 14
grams, two.counts sale of metham-
phetamine within 1,000 feet of a
daycare center, three counts posses-
sion of methamphetamine with
intent to sell, and five counts pos-

Hardee's 'Chain Gang' Gets State Honor

The 4-Member Crew Will Serve In Championship Game

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A special part of the Hardee High
football program has gained
statewide attention.
The four-member chain crew
which has controlled the sideline
action at Wildcat Stadium for many
years received the unusual honor of
Being selected to work the Class 3A
state championship game on
SFriday.
Spud Albritton, John Roberson,
SMike Rouse and Matthew Tomlin-

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INDEX
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Courthouse Report.........6C
Crime Blotter 5C
Community Calendar ....4A
Hardee Living..................4B
Information Roundup.....4A
Lunch Menus...................5B
Obits..............................4A
Puzzle ..8B

son will rise earlier than usual to
head south for the 1 p.m. game
between Belle Glade Glades
Central and Pine Forest.
The crew has a total of nearly 80
years patrolling the sidelines.
Senior member Matthew Tomlin-
son, with nearly 40 years experi-
ence, keeps possession of the yard
line clip, the marker which is used
when a measurement is needed.

With about 25 yearson the "job,"
Spud Albritton controls the yard
marker.
Mike Rouse, a seven-year man,
and John Roberson, only on the job
four years, hold the ends of the 10-
yard chain.
Rouse said the foursome put their
hats in the ring a couple of years
ago. Gary Pigott, Florida High
School Athletic Association direc-

tor of scheduling, called to set the
squad up, giving it a choice of
games. Of course, they chose the
Class 3A title game. They will stay
for the next game, the 5A clash fea-
turing Lakeland High.
The chain crew will wear black
shirts with white lettering, compli-
ments of Martin Cortez of Hardee
Signs + Tees. They also have new
white hats.

Rouse said Wednesday morning
that it is always interesting to man
the chains. "Being along the visitor
sidelines, you get a feel for the
teams, their discipline or lack of it
by the coaches, the interaction
between the players and their
fans,"said Rouse.
We are all definitely excited to go
to Miami Friday," concluded
Rouse.

Famed Navajo Code Talker Speaks Here

By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Roy 0. Hawthorne, a Navajo
Code Talker during World War II,
will speak to students at Hardee
High School today (Thursday), the
general public on Friday at 3 p.m.
at Main Street Heritage Park in
Wauchula and on Sunday at 11 a.m.
and 6 p.m. at Riverview Heights
Baptist Church.
Hawthorne was one of many
Navajo Marine communicators
who talked in secret code to help
the United States defeat Japan in
the Pacific Theatre. Dec. 7 is the
anniversary of the Japanese attack
on Pearl Harbor, which prompted
America to declare war on Japan in
the expansion of World War II.
Hardee High School administra-
tors and reading teachers are happy
that Hawthorne is coming to the
school, said Assistant Principal

Marsha Beeson Timmerman. HHS
recently started a Read Aloud pro-
gram. Every Thursday teachers
take time in fourth period to read
aloud to students. This practice is
designed to increase students' per-
sonal skills as readers and to aid in
comprehension.
Coincidentally, one of the books
chosen at HHS was Navajo Code
Talkers, written by Nathan Aaseng
with a foreword written by Roy O.
Hawthorne.
World history teacher Ralph
Starratt mentioned the book and
foreword, and 10th-grade student
Chelsea Harris recognized that
Hawthorne was a friend of her
grandfather, Hugh Harris. They
were both ministers.
Chelsea's father, the Rev. Jim
Harris, pastor of Riverview Heights
Baptist Church, called Hawthorne
and arranged for his visit to Hardee

County.
Hawthorne has written that the
Navajo code talkers contributions
to battlefield victories were highly
classified and were kept secret for
many years after the war ended.
In the 1800s, most of the land
formerly occupied by the Navajos
was taken over by the American
military and settlers. There were
many treaties with the Indians that
were broken by the American gov-
ernment, and there were attempts to
eradicate their language by the
Federal Indian Education System,
wrote Hawthorne. Some teachers
even washed out the mouths of
Navajo students when they spoke
in their native language as they
were encouraged to learn and speak
English.
Despite the past treatment of the
Indians, quite a few young Navajo
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Hawthorne

session of drug paraphernalia.
Assistant State Attorney Gene L.
Malpas said during ,the afternoon
session before Doyel that Schock
faces a mandatory minimum sen-
tence of 16 years in state prison if
convicted of the alleged crimes.
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Schock

Crash

Claims

Woman
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of the Herald-Advocate
A Wauchula woman succumbed
last Thursday to injuries from an
accident a month ago.
Janet Louise Sweatt, died Nov.
30 at Tampa General Hospital
where she had remained in critical
condition for over three weeks.
Sweatt was severely injured in a
Nov. 5 accident at the intersection
of REA Road and U.S. 17.
According to Florida Highway
Patrol reports, she was driving a
1994 Ford Ranger west on REA
Road and failed to observe the red
light at the intersection, hitting a
2001 Chevy van driven by William
E. Lawens, 62, of Sebring. His
wife, Kathern L. Lawens, 59, was
transported to Florida Hospital-
Wauchula, where she was treated
for minor injuries.
FHP Tpr. J.K. Cloud charged:
Sweatt with violation of a traffic
control device. Her vehicle rotated
counterclockwise .and came to rest
in the outside lane of U.S. 17, fac-
ing in a southwesterly direction.
She was ejected and was airlifted to
Tampa General Hospital.
She became the eighth fatality on
Hardee County roads this year.
Also called "Misses Hippy," the
53-year-old Wauchula woman
worked at Wal-Mart. She leaves a
husband and five children as well
as other family members. A memo-
rial service is scheduled tomorrow
(Friday) at 3 p.m. at Robarts
Family Funeral Home, 529 W.
Main St., Wauchula.

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Kelly's Column
By Jim

This has been a dream football season for the Florida Gators. 12-1 and
ranked No. 2 in the nation and a matchup Jan. 8 for a national title game
with No. 1 Ohio State.
This is the 100-year anniversary of Florida Gator football, and 10 years
ago in 1966 Florida \%on its first and only national football title under head
coach Steve Spurrier, a 1996 Heisman Trophy winner.
Second year head coach Urban Meyer has done a great job in
Gainest ille. Spurrier is doing a great job as head coach at South Carolina.

Probably the best Florida high school football program is at Lakel.
High School under long-time head coach Bill Castle. The Dreadnaughts
undefeated this year and play for the state 5-A championship Friday again
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.
Under Castle Lakeland set a Florida w in streak record of 60 games
a row and has won state titles in 1986. 1996. 1999. 2004 and 200
Former Hardee High football player Chris Rich transferred to Lakela
High for his senior year living with an aunt and is a first team rece
er and on the kickoff return team. .

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The Wauchula Lions Club will host a barbecue pork meal Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quilter's Inn across'fronmthe Wauchula Post
Office. The cost is $10, and prizes will be given away. The meal has been
prepared by the Bread Board Restaurant.
Reality Ranch along Hwy. 66 east of Zolfo Springs operates an equin
assisted activity center to offer therapeutic riding to children and adults'
w Ith disabilities
Therapeutic riding is designed to improve both mental and physical
disabilities. Horses are selected for their condition, gentleness and suitabil-
ity for the program. Each horse receives training and conditioning by the
volunteerr staff and instructors.
Riding sessions are conducted year round and are divided into 12-%week
sessions. No one is turned away due to inability to pay.
Rev. Randy Johnson is the founder of Reality Ranch, and Sissy Taylor
is a NARHA certified therapeutic riding instructor. Call 735-8600 or 767-
8841 for more information.
Many doctors, therapists, instructors and the disabled have become
aware of the positive physical arid mental benefits of horseback riding.
Taylor told the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. This can help muscle
tone, posture and body symmetry (balance). Lessons can help students gain:
self-confidence and self-esteem.
"The horse is a social creature that will readily bond \v ith people. If
you are kind to him, he will be kind to you,". said Rev. Johnson.

On The Agenda
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HARDEE COUNTY CONIMISSION
The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today
(Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis dof agenda
topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for
advertised public hearings.'
Public hearing ---Special Exception for a mobile home off'Kazen'
Road west of Terrell Road, 8:35 a.m.
Public hearing ordinance amending elements of the county
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map, 9 a.m.
Public hearing close portion of Laurel and Magnolia avenues in
the Town of Fort Green, 10 a.m.
'Impact Fee ordinance, 11 a.m.
-Five-year work plan, 1,p.m.
Resolution in support of major North-South and East-West limit-
ed access highways.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-
Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish
to plan to attend.

(Dg)Gor..

But Not

Forgotten'
By McKisey

In 1784, the short-lived state of Franklin was
created when the westernmost portion of
North Carolina split away. Twelve years later
the land was made a part.of the new state of
Tennessee, and Franklin's only governor, John
Sevier, became governor.

In 1965, Pope Paul VI became the first Pope to
visit the U.S. He landed at Kennedy
International Airport in New York City.

In 1997, the new Globe Theatre, a meticulously
built reproduction of the long-lost theater.
where Shakespeare worked four centuries
earlier, was opened in London, England.

judge as the plea hearing began that
the state had some e identiary con-
cerns and had agreed to four misde-
meanor counts in exchange for a
no contest" plea that called for
three years of probation for Scheid
and the loss of his police certifica-
tion.
Doyel. however, balked.
"In anticipation of there being a
plea, I reviewed the file last week.'
the judge began.
"Although I seldom intervene.
I'm not sure this is in the people's
best interests." he said from the
bench.
Houchin responded by saying
that "on the face of the file" he'
nould agree with the judge's.'
assessment, but there had been-'
some evidentiary problems" and
some "recanted" testimony by a
Sitness.
Doyel \was unmoved.
"If he took exams for two offi-
cers and falsified training records.
if that is true or there is e% idence of

it. I hate a real hard time \with Mr.
Scheid ne\er seeing the inside of a
Jail." the judge said
Colon countered by telling the
judge there \%as a 'conflict" in the
e idence, and that his client "quite
franklO. had a difficult time accept-
ing" a no-contest plea.
"The exams were not exams of a
nature that would hate made a per-
son a police officer. no unqualified
person \would ha'e become quali-
fled." he told Doyel. "I don't knowt
if the court is a\ are of the nature of
the exams."
Doyel. however, said he \as.
that he knei the exams to be of a
"continuing education" nature.
It \was then that Do.'el state'd'tfhA
he believed a'tral vw^ in ordbUithat
the public "deserved" to know w%%hat
had happened.
Following the judge's decision.
Houchin said outside court that the
state would try Scheid on the origi-
nal charges filed, not' on the
reduced counts of the failed plea

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men signed up for the American
military in World War II and "-\ent
on to develop the only unbreakable
code in military history," wrote
Ha% thorne, \\ho noted the soldiers
risked their lives using the code in
man\ battles in the Pacific Theatre.
Japanese code breakers in World
\War II were considered to be
among the best in the world, but
they were unable to break the
American code that used the native
American Navajo language. '
"It has been said that the Navajo
Code Project was guarded as close-
ly as the famed Manhattan Project,
which was responsible for the
development of the atomic bomb,"
w rote Ha" thorne, who is vice pres-
ident of the Navajo Code Talkers
Association.
Marine code talkers were often in
the first wave of assaults on
Japanese-controlled islands so
command centers could be set iup
and directions and orders be secret-
ly communicated to troop leaders.
Two or three code talkers were gen-
erally assigned to units of the six
Marine divisions, wrote
Hawthorne. Code talkers some-
times had to operate machine guns
during Japanese assaults but
remained on alert for incoming
messages with the Navajo code or
the need to make a transmission.
Sometimes reinforcements, air

strikes or more artillery bombard-
ment ,.ere ordered by the code
Stalkers.'
Haw thorne wrote that one major
stated, "Without the Navajo code,
we would never have taken Iwo.
The Naajo Code Talker
Association was founded in 1972.
Some 58 years after the \\ar, the.
UiS. Congress awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal and the
Congressional Sil\er Medal to "this
unique group of U.S. Marines,"
'said Ha\ thorne.

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agreement.
"We weren't totally satisfied \ith
the plea. either." the prosecutor
said. "It \\as a product of some evi-
dentiary' concerns."
Houchin said the amended

charges \were "just to facilitate a
plea." He added. "If we're going to
trial, we're certainly going on the
original charges."
Doyel set a pre-trial hearing date
for Jan. 16

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Schock, the owner of A-1 Safari
Glass at 300 N. Florida Ave.,
became the subject of a probe in
July following a tip from an anony-
mous source, Wauchula Police
Chief William Beattie, a spokes-
man for the Task Force, said.
"We had a tip that he was deal-
ing," the chief said. "We turned that
information over to the Drug Task
Force for their investigation. It was
about six months' long."
The inter-agency task- force is
comprised of detectives from the
Hardee County Sheriffs Office and
the Wauchula Police Department.
And it was Sgt. Eddie Davis of
the Sheriffs Office who testified
Tuesday at the bond hearing.
Davis described the allegations
in detail for the judge.
He said the Drug Task Force
used a confidential informant to
conduct controlled buys from the
suspect. Those alleged transactions
were monitored by the task force,
Davis said, with audio and video
recordings made of each one.
In each instance, the informant
made a phone call to Schock to first
arrange the purchases.
Davis said their first monitored
encounter came on July 18, when
Schock allegedly gave the infor-
mant three grams of methampheta-
mine as a "sample" to spur future
sales. He said the meet took place
at 7:20 p.m. at Schock's place of
business.
A-1 Safari Glass, he noted, is.
less than 1,000 feet from the Fred

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Continued From 1A
Dennis Child Development Center,
a registered daycare at 320 N.
Ninth Ave.
On July 21, Schock allegedly
told the informant to meet him at
the Wal-Mart shopping plaza,
where he took $1,600 from the
informant and told him the nar-
cotics could be found on the first
beam under the Peace River Bridge
on Heard Bridge Road.
Investigators found a plastic bag
with 33 grams of methampheta-
mine there, Davis said.
On July 28 at 1:03 a.m., Schock
allegedly told the informant to meet
him at the vacant McCall's Grocery
Store on SR 66 outside Zolfo
Springs. There, Schock is alleged
to have taken $1,600 from the
informant. He told him the drugs
could be found in a brown Ace
Hardware bag on the north side of
SR 66 around a curve just east of
their meeting spot.
Task Force members recovered
27 grams of methamphetamine
there, Davis said.
On Aug. 31, Schock was work-.
ing at what Davis described as a
business mall by OK Tire when he
went to his truck and then alleged-
ly gave the informant seven grams
of methamphetamine in exchange
for $400.
The last, and largest, alleged buy
came on Thursday of last week,
Nov. 30.
Davis said Schock told the infor-
mant to meet him at his place of
business that night. When the men

met at A-1 Safari Glass at about 9
p.m., the informant handed over
$6,000 to Schock, and allegedly
was told the drugs could be found
in a brown bag by a small orange
tree at the corer of REA and Heard
Bridge roads.
Detectives retrieved 112 grams,
or four ounces, of methampheta-
mine there, he testified.
Davis said Schock was followed
from his shop to his home, where
Sgt. Thomas Harris of the
Wauchula Police Department
apprehended him, finding the
$6,000 in Schock's left front pants
pocket. The bills, he said, had been
photocopied by investigators prior
to the arranged meet.
In seeking a bond for his client,
defense lawyer Guillermo E.
Gomez Jr. of Tampa argued that
Schock's fingerprints had not been
identified on any of the bags.
He pointed to Schock's longevity
in the community, his close family
ties here and his lack of a criminal
record. Gomez said Schock was not
a flight risk, and reminded the
judge of the presumption of inno-
cence.
Malpas, however, asked Doyel to
set a "significant" bond amount.
"Mr. Schock has demonstrated in
the past few months that he can.get
his hands on significant amounts of
methamphetamine," he said.
He pointed to Schock's alleged
reason for his drug activity, asking
the judge, "If he's in dire financial
straits, what's to keep him, if he's
back on the street, from continu-
ing?"

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ODESSA RAINEY
Odessa Rainey, longtime resident
of Wauchula, died Saturday, Dec-
ember 2, 2006, just 3 days shy of
her 97th birthday.
She was born Dec. 5, 1909 in
Elba, Ala. to parents D.C. and
Althea Rhodes. She married F. B.
Rainey, Jr., of Wauchula on March
17, 1929, in Punta Gorda. She was
a longtime member of First Baptist
Church, Wauchula, TEL Sunday
School Class, and Wauchula Wo-
men's Club.
Survivors include one son, F.B.
Rainey III and wife Maureen of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grand-
children, Robin Johnson, Scott
Rainey and Jeffrey Rainey; and
four great-grandchildren, Alexis
Rainey, Savannah Rainey, Payton
Johnson and Macie Rainey.
Visitation was held 10-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the Chapel at
First Baptist Church, Wauchula,
with service following there at
10:30 a.m. Burial was in Wauchula
Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

JANET LOUISE SWEATT
Janet Louise Sweatt, "Mom",
"Misses Hippy", 53, of Wauchula,
died November 30, 2006 at Tampa
General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 10, 1953 in
Hershey, Pa. and had been a resi-
dent of Hardee County for over 20
years. She was employed as a
Cashier at Wal-Mart.
Surviving are five children,
Natalie Pearson, Marijane Macias,
Chrystina Diakomihalis, Terry
Sweatt and Rita Sweatt; six grand-
children, Paul, Staci, and Selena
Macias, Paul, Sophia, and Billy
SDiakomihalis; husband, Kenneth
Sweatt; mother, Sadie Whitmoyer
of Arcadia; step-mother, Connie
Luttrell; four brothers, Glenn,
Douglas, Jeff and .Kevin Luttrell,
Sand Rick Whitmoyer; two sisters,
Denise Pauls, Anna McDonald, and
one step-sister, Dixie Wright.
A memorial service will be held
at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Robarts
Family Funeral Home, Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

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combination.
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JANET LOUISE
SWEAT
Janet Louise Sweatt, "Mom",
"Misses Hippy", 53, of Wau-
chula, died November 30, 2006
at Tampa General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 10, 1953 in
Hershey, Pa. and had been a res-
ident of Hardee County for over
20 years. She was employed as a
cashier at Wal-Mart. She raised
five children on her own, and
claimed many others. She was
definitely a flower child made
with the greatest sense of humor
from "the Man upstairs", where
she has returned.
Surviving are children, Natalie
Pearson, Marijane Macias,
Chrystina Diakomihalis, Terry
Sweatt and Rita Sweatt; her
grandchildren are Paul Staci,
and Selena Macias, Paul, Sophia,
and Billy Diakomihalis, and
many more that called her
"Mom"; her husband, Kenneth
Sweatt; mother,. Sadie Whit-
moyer of Arcadia; step-mother,
Connie Luttrell; brothers, Glenn,
Douglas, Jeff and Kevin Luttrell,
and Rick Whitmoyer; sisters,
Denise Pauls, Anna McDonald,
and step-sister Dixie Wright.
We want to thank Arlene Luke
for her resting spot, and all who
had helped pull us through this
time.
A memorial service will be
held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8th
at Robarts Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula. All are invited to

attend.

FUNERAL HOMES
529 W. Main Street
Wauchula

Provided as a courtesy of
Robarts Family Funeral Home

CORA SUE WILSON
Cora Sue Wilson, 62, of Eustis,
died Wednesday, November 29,
2006, at her home.
She was born Jan. 27,, 1944, to
Kelly Albert and Gladys Elenora
(Riser) Graham in Beaver Dam,
Ky. She was a homemaker and a
former resident of Sebring.
She is survived by her husband,
Solon "Junior" Wilson of Eustis;
five sons, Donnie Ming and wife of
Lake Placid, Jason Ming of
Williston, J. D. Ming of Sebring,
Dean Ming of Dania Beach and
Billy Ming and wife Tera of Lake
Placid; one step-daughter, Melissa
Crews and husband Matt of
Wauchula; one brother, Albert "Al"
Graham of Delanson, N.Y.; eight
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 aim. at
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral home.
The family received friends one
hour prior to service time. Burial
was at New Hope Cemetery in
Wauchula immediately following
the service.
Stephenson-Nelson
Funeral Home
Sebring

Marriage is not just spiritual
communion and passionate
embraces; marriage is also three
meals a day, sharing the work-
load, and rememberisig to carry
out the trash.
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ODESSA*
RAINEY
Odessa Rainey, longtime resi-
dent of Wauchula, died Saturday,
December 2, 2006, just 3 days
shy of her 97th birthday.
She was born Dec. 5, 1909 in
Elba, Ala. to parents D.C. and
Althea Rhodes. She married F B.
Rainey, Jr., of Wauchula on:
March 17, 1929, in Puma Gorda.
She was a longtime member of
First Baptist Church, Wauchula,
TEL Sunday School Class, and
Wauchula Women's Club.
Survivors include one son, F.B.
Rainey III and wife Maureen of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three
grandchildren, Robin Johnson,
Scott Rainey and Jeffrey Rainey;
and four great-grandchildren,
Alexis Rainey, Savannah Rainey,
Payton Johnson and Macie
Rainey.
Visitation was held 10-10:30
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the
Chapel at First Baptist Church,
Wauchula, with service follow-
ing there at 10:30 a.m. Burial
was in Wauchula Cemetery.

FUNERAL HOMES
529 W. Main Street
Waucliula

Provided as a courtesy of
Robarts Family Funeral Home

Obituaries

SFCC Offers
D.A.T. E. Class
The Community Education
Department of South Florida
Community College will be
offering a Drug Alcohol Traffic
Education course for first-time
driver's license applicants. The
course will last four hours, and
will be held this Saturday from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hardee
Campus.
Pre-registration and a fee of
$27 are both required. The fee
may be paid by cash, check or
credit card. For more informa-
tion, contact the Hardee Center
at 773-3081.

Girl Scouts
Sponsor Drive
The Girl Scouts of Hardee
County will be sponsoring a
blanket drive now through Dec.
17. The drop off will be at
Chancey & Associates, located
at the corner of Bay Street and
South Florida Avenue.
Blankets can be dropped off
anytime between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. They can be new or used,
but theymust be in good condi-
tion. For more information about
the blanket drive, call 767-5354.

Chamber Hosts
Open House
The Hardee County Chamber
of Commerce will be holding an
open house today (Thursday)
from 3 to 6 p.m.
It will be held at the Mosaic
and PhosChem Supply offices
at 414 and 402 W. Main St. in
Wauchula. The public is invited
to attend.

ABOUT...
Obituaries\
Obituaries are published
free of charge as a public
service, but must be submit-
ted through a funeral home.
A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-
pation, memberships,
immediate survivors and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include
the names of a spouse, par-
ents, siblings, children and
children's spouses and
grandchildren, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there are no immediate
survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be
given.

ALLEN WALKER
Allen Walker, 84, of Hampton,
N.H., died December 2, 2006, at his
home in Wauchula, where he had
been a winter resident since 1985.
He was a World War II veteran
serving in the U.S. Navy, a ship
building pipe fitter, member of the
American Legion Post #35 in
Hampton, and a member of the
V.F.W.
He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Yvonne, and one son,
George.
He is survived by his wife,
Priscilla; one daughter, Diana Kent
of Hampton, N.H.; five brothers,
Phillip of Alabama, Robert,
Donald, and Carl, all of New
Hampshire, and Ralph of
California; three sisters, Ruth
Stacey, Virginia Peterson and
Elaine Nadeau, all of New
Hampshire; two granddaughers,
Amy and Melony; and one great-
granddaughter, Alexandria.
Services will be announced at a
later date.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

THURSDAY, DEC. 7
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 11
VWauchula City Commis-

Hall, 104 E. Main St., BowlinG
Green, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14.
/Hardee County School
Board, regular meeting, former
Hardee Junior High Media
Center, 200 S. Florida Aveq,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.

Don't get your knickers in a
knot. Nothing is solved and i$
just makes you walk funny. .
--Kathryn Carpenter

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION

All interested persons are hereby notified that Juvenal Calvillo is requesting a Special Exception
to use a garage apartment as a rental unit. The garage apartment is located on his property at 205
N 10"t Ave., Wauchula, Florida. The property is legally described as:

S 9 FT OF LOT 7 & LOT 8 BLK 12 CARLTON & MCEWEN ADD

The Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board will consider the proposed request on Monday,
December 18, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at the Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Suite 105,
Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be heard at this meeting. If any person decides
to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to this request for which he will need.a
verbatim record of the proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission

ATTEST:
s/Clarissa Abbott
City Clerk
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In 1906 my grandfather, William T Robarts, founded "ROBARTS FUNERAL PARLORS"'.
He set high standards for himself to provide superior service. This kind and gentle man
became known for his compassionate care and genuine concern for the families he served.
These same standards were carried on by my father, Wilfrid T. Robarts, and now as our
family commemorates 100 years of service, we still continue this "Old-Time" tradition.
Over the years, our commitment, to 'professionalism and compassionate care for families
has made our service distinctive.
Therefore, when you select ROBARTS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, you can expect. he
same distinctive service my family has been famous for since 1906.
As always, we guarantee the finest care available at an affordable cost. You can rely upon
our reputation and my personal commitment to back it up.

Dennis R. Robarts
President

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225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.

TUESDAY. DEC. 12
VHardee County Teen Preg-
nancy Prevention Alliance and
Drug Prevention Coalition, regu-
lar meeting, Hardee County
Extension Service Office, 507
Civic Center Dr., Wauchula, 9
a.m.
v/Bowling Green City Com-
mission, regular meeting, City

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-. -George Herbert

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
;,FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 25 2006 CA 000533
CHESTER NEICE AND
LINDA A. NEICE, his wife
Plaintiffs,
vs.
PEDRO GARCIA and ESTHELA
A. GARCIA; his wife, and
SETURNINA MORENO, his-
ywife, et al.
S Defendants.

S NOTICE OF ACTION
1O: Pedro Garcia and
Esthela A. Garcia
1905 Petteway Avenue
Wauchula Florida
Last Known Address
Joel Gutierrez and
beturnlna Moreno
.1905 Petteway Avenue
?Wauchula FL 33873
Last Known Address
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
,for Quiet Title on the following prop-
;arty in HARDEE County, Florida:
Lots 9 and 10 Block 21 of the
Wauchulaf Hills Subdivision, as
Recorded in the Public Records
Sof Hardee County, Florida.
,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
51748, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on
ior before Dec. 29, 2006, and file the
?original with the Clerk of this Court
,either before service on Plaintiff's
.attorney or immediately thereafter;
?otherwise a default will be entered
4agalnst you for the relief demanded
qin the Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and the
seal of this Court on 21 day
of November, 2006.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
By: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
11:30-12:7c

IIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SHARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 252006CP000124
,IN RE: ESTATE OF
;:NICOLAS TORRES
Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the Estate of
:NICOLAS TORRES. deceased File
.:Number 252006CP000124 is pending
,in the Circuit Court for -lardee
;County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is P.O. Drawer 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
'and address 'of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal represen-
fative's attorney are set forth below.
ALL: INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
'. All persons on whom this notice is
Served who have objections that chal-.
nge the validity of the will, the qual-
ications of the personal representa-
Ove, venue, or jurisdiction of this
Court are required to file their objec-
lors with the Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All creditors of the decedent and
6ther persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
en whom a copy of this notice is
served within'three months after the
date of the first publication of this
notice must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
1IOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate must file their claims with the
court WITHIN THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of
this Notice is December 7, 2006.
S SAURNINO NAVARRO TORRES
'Personal Representative
;134 Oakside Drive, Lot #29
:Goose Creek, South Carolina
: 1-843-475-6484
:JAMES W. KELLY
Attorney for Personal Representative
!FLA. BAR #206237
14 South Lake Avenue
;Avon Park, Florida 33825
(863) 453-7509 12:7-14c

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE
Case No. 25 2006 CP 000123
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
BUFORD E. LONG /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of
Buford E. Long, File Number
252006CP000123 is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Post Office Box 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
and address for the Personal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims must file'
their claims with this court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is December 7, 2006.
Dated this 21st day of November,
2006.
Sammie W. Long
Personal Representative
Post Office Box 1620
Wauchula, FL 33873
JEFF J. McKIBBEN, ESQ.
Post Office Box 1748
Wauchula, FL 33873
863.773.4449
Florida Bar# 168879
Attorney for Personal Representative
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The very purpose of existence
is to reconcile the glowing opin-
ion we have of ourselves with
the appalling things that other
people think about us.
---Quentin Crisp

Experience is that marvelous
thing that enables you to rec-
ognize a mistake when you
make it again.
-Franklin P. Jones

SABOUT...
Letters To
The Editor
The Herald-Advocate
welcomes letters to the edi-
tor on matters of public
interest. Letters should be
brief, and must be written in
good taste and include the
writer's full name, address
and daytime telephone
number for verification.'
Letters must be
.received by 5 p.m. on
Monday to be considered
for that week's edition.
Submissions should be
iyped or legibly written.
Send letters to: Letters to
the Editor, The Herald-
Advocate, P.. Box 338,
Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax
letters to (863) 773-0657.
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December 7, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 5A
and keep it well watered. For an artificial tree, look for a label that says it's
fire resistant. Never place a tree near a fireplace, nor should you place a tree
where it can be easily knocked over by pets or children.
The National Safety Council also reminds us that the holiday season is
one of the most stressful times of the year. You can't avoid stress complete-
ly, but you can give yourself some relief. Allow enough time to shop rather
than hurry through stores and parking lots and only plan to do a reasonable
number of errands. When shopping, make several trips out to the car to drop
off packages rather than trying to carry too many items.
Take time out for yourself. Relax, read or enjoy your favorite hobby at
your own pace.
Have a safe and happy holiday season, from the Hardee County Health
Department.

MAKE IT A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON
We often find ourselves celebrating the holidays with parties, which
often mean preparing and serving large meals for family and friends. It is
important to make sure the foods you offer guests or you are offered by a
gracious host are prepared and served with safety in mind.
To help avoid problems, The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have these
suggestions:

Clean Wash hands, utensils, the sink, food-contact surfaces
often. Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto
cutting boards, knives, sponges and countertops.
Separate Don't cross-contaminate; don't let bacteria spread
from one food product to another. This is especially true for raw
meat, poultry and seafood. Experts caution to keep cooked food
from uncooked food, dirty dishes from clean dishes and
uncooked food from raw produce.
Cook Cook to proper temperatures. Foods are properly
cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a
high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause
food-borne illness.
Chill Refrigerate promptly. Public health officials advise con-
sumers to refrigerate foods quickly because cold temperatures
keep most harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying.
Refrigerators should be set at 40 degrees and the freezer at 0
degrees, and the accuracy of the settings should be checked
occasionally with a thermometer. Use small, shallow containers
so food chills quickly.
When in doubt, throw it out! Properly'storing food can help
maintain quality. Make sure perishable foods never sit out of
refrigeration for more than two hours, and follow the expiration
dates to ensure taste and safety. Sample recommended storage
time for leftovers include: cooked beef, pork, or poultry, 3 to 4
days; casserole, 3 to 4 days; fresh salad, I to 2 days; cooked
vegetables, 3 to 4 days; pastries and cakes, 7 days; fruit pies, 2
to 3 days. One basic rule always applies: When in doubt, throw
it out!

Additionally, the holidays tend to be a time when people display deco-
rations both inside and outside their homes. The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) has these suggestions:
In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations
that are sharp or breakable, keep trimmings with small removable parts out
of the reach of children to avoid the child swallowing or inhaling small
pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a
child to eat them.
If using holiday lights, use only lights that have been tested for safety
by a recognized testing laboratory, which indicates conformance with safe-
ty standards. Use only lights that have fused plugs. Check them carefully
for fraying or loose connections. Turn off all holiday lights when you go to
bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
If you're planning on a live tree inside the home, make sure it's fresh

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Wauchula will be accepting bids for a wet
well automated washer. This will be for Lift Station #3.
The bid needs to include installation costs and all
material needed to complete the job. For further infor-
mation please call Andy Maddox at (863) 773-6686.
Bids are to be submitted to the office of City Clerk,
Wauchula Administrative Complex, 126 S. 7th Ave,
Wauchula, FL 33873, with the outer envelope sealed
and clearly marked "Bids Lift Station #3". Bids will be
accepted until 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2006 at
which time they will be opened and read aloud. The
City of Wauchula reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids. 12:7

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Living
Hardee Living prints your
news on people, clubs and
organizations, including
meeting summaries, births,
children's and senior citi-
zens' birthdays, engage-
ments, weddings, silver or
golden anniversaries,
church events and military
assignments.
Forms are available at our
office. For engagements
and weddings, a photo
should be included.
Publication is free of
charge. Coverage of wed-
dings over three months old
will be limited to a photo and
brief announcement.
Deadline is 5 p.m. on
Monday.

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i TO;utta The

By Tony Young
S Floida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

S HOLIDAY HUNTING TRADITIONS
There's finally a chill and a certain festiveness in the air as most of us
try to take time off from work to enjoy spending quality time with family
and friends and reflectb'i the:passing year. Children will be out of school
on winter break soon, aritl while the holiday season's upon us, so are sev-
eral traditional hunting opportunities.
The second phase of waterfowl and coot season comes in statewide on
Saturday and runs through Jan. 28. In addition to the usual hunting license
and permit requirements, duck hunters also must have a Florida waterfowl
permit ($3) and a federal duck stamp ($15).
The daily bag limit on ducks is six, but you need to know your ducks
before you pull the trigger because there are different daily limits for each
species. For instance, within the six-bird limit there can only be one black
duck, one mottled duck, one fulvous whistling-duck, one pintail and one
canvasback. Only two of your six-bird limit can be redheads, wood ducks
or scaup, and you may have only four scoters or four mallards (of which
only two can be female) in your bag.
All otherspecies of ducks may be taken up to the six-bird limit, except
harlequin ducks. Taking pr attempting to take harlequins is illegal. The
daily limit on coots is 5, and there's a five-bird limit on mergansers, only
two of which maybe hooded.
When hunting waterfowl, hunters may only use non-toxic shotgun
shells. In fact, it's illegal for hunters even to possess lead shot -when water-
fowl hunting. Only iron (steel), bismuth?tin and various tungsten?alloys are
permissible.
For something different, try woodcock hunting. Woodcock season runs
Dec. 16-Jan. 14. Woodcocks are excellent game birds because iheN hold
well for pointing bird dogs and provide a challenging shot when'flushed.
The daily bag limit is three.
The third phase of mourning and white-winged dove season opens this
Saturday and runs through Jan. 7. There's a 12bird daily bag limit on
doves.
Shooting hours for all migratory birds are onehalf hour before sunrise
to sunset. You must get a no-cost migratory bird permit %here \ou purchase
your hunting license before you hunt any of these birds, though.

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FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE

For the week ended November 30, 2006:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 11,874 compared
to closed last week and 12,821 a year ago. According to the Florida
Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: compared to two weeks
ago, slaughter cows and bulls were steady; feeder steers and heifers steady
to l.oo lower.

Feeder Steers:

Feeder Heifers:

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 125.00-180.00;
300-400 Ibs.. 110.00-137.50; and
400-500 Ibs.. 88.00-119.00.
NMedium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs.. 110.00-167.50;
300-400 lbs., 95.00-123.00; and
400-500 Ibs.. 83.00-105.00

Slaughter Cos: Lean: 750-1200 lbs., 85-90 percent. 38.00-43.00.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2. 1000-2100 Ibs.. 53.00-60.00.

Crash Injures Child

By BRETT JARNAGIN
For The Herald-Advocate
A Bowling Green youth was
injured Monday afternoon in a car-
bicycle crash according to Florida
High',ay Patrol reports. Daniel
Kirkland. 42, of Punta Gorda, was
traveling north on CR 663 in his
2005 Freightliner Tractor pulling a
trailer.
Stopped on the northbound grass
shoulder was Matthew Cochran,
11, of Bowling Green. on his
Mongoose bicycle. As the tractor
moded to pass by him, Cochran
began pedaling beside it, said the
report of Cpl. Rene Benavidez.
'He then steered his bicycle left
into the path of the tractor, striking
the tarp arm hinge of the trailer.
Cochran was thrown from his
bicycle and the. both came to a rest
'in the northbound grass shoulder.
said Benavidez.
The trailer received no damage,

S- NOTICE

REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

,:-1 interested persons are hereby notified that Mikael Longenecker, DeSoto Appliance & Repair
"LLC, is requesting a variance of his property, located at 108 Carlton Street, to reduce the sign
!setback from 10' to 0' to install a freestanding sign. The property is legally described as:

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The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board at their
Stegular meeting on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. and by the Wauchula City
commission at their regular meeting on January 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the Commission
i:hambers, 225 E. Main Street, Suite 105, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be
'eard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Fomnmission with respect to' this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

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not wearing a helmet, and was
taken to Tampa General Hospital
where he \\as listed as being in
serious condition on Monday
evening.
B. late Tuesday Cochran was in
stable condition at Tampa General.
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The only firearm you're allowed to hunt migratory game birds with is
a shotgun, no larger than 10-gauge. Shotguns must be plugged to a three-
shell capacity (magazine and chamber combined). Bows also are legal.
Retrievers and bird dogs can be useful in hunting migratory game
birds. Artificial decoys as well as manual or mouth-operated bird calls also
are legal and essential gear for duck hunters.
You may hunt migratory game birds over an agricultural field, as long
as the crop's been planted by regular agricultural methods. However, don't
even think about "sweetening" the field by scattering agricultural products
over it or anywhere near it or you could wind up in serious trouble.
It doesn't matter if you aren't the one who scattered the.bait. If you knew
or should've known that such bait was present, you're accountable under
the law.
Some other things you can't do while hunting migratory game birds
include using rifles, pistols, crossbows, traps, snares, nets, sinkboxes, swiv-
el guns, punt guns, battery guns, machine guns, fish hooks, poisons, drugs,
explosive substances, live decoys, recorded bird calls or sounds or electri-
cally amplified bird call imitations. Shooting from a moving automobile or
boat, and herding or driving birds with vehicles or vessels also are against
the law.
Bobcat and otter hunting season runs to March 1, and there's no daily
bag or season limit on either species.
Like foxes, bobcats may be chased year-round with dogs, but possess-
ing firearms during the closed season between March 2 and Nov. 30 is pro-

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hibited. On a few wildlife management areas, bobcats and otters may not..
be taken, so please consult the specific area brochure before you hunt.
Whether upland bird hunting with friends and family, shooting ducks
on the pond with your favorite lab or taking that big cat as he slips up
behind an unsuspecting fawn, December has the hunting opportunities
you're looking for.
Here's wishing you happy holidays and a successful hunting season.
If you can, remember to introduce someone new to our great sport.
As always, have fun, hunt safely and ethically, and We'll see you in th
woods!
Tony Young is a media relations coordinator for the FWC's Division of
Hunting and Game Management. You can reach him with questions about
hunting at Tony. Young@FWC.com.

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Light One Candle
By Dennis Heaney
President Of The Christophers

ST. NICHOLAS IS COMING TO TOWN
Santa Claus is everywhere.
At least, that's how it appears when you see him enthroned at malls and
department stores or collecting, money on street covers for a variety of
causes this time of year. No wonder little children pester their parents to
pronounce which one is the "real" Santa and who these other guys are.
The standard reply usually runs along the lines that these look-alikes
are Santa's helpers, and that Santa himself is busy at the North Pole getting
ready to visit them and every other child in the world on Christmas Eve.
Of course, since children manage to spend a large amount of time com-
ing up with questions that are embarrassing or difficult, if not impossible,
to answer, this often leads to queries about how he can travel the world in
one night dispensing gifts along the way. After muttering something about
"It's magic" or "Because he's Santa" (which tends to sound a lot like
"Because I said so, that's why!") most parents steer the conversation in
some other direction as fast as they can.
There are some moms and dads, though, who actually try to explain
that Santa Claus was originally St. Nicholas. I admire the parents who go
this route and try to educate their sons and daughters about religion as well
as culture and history. At a time when the spirituality of Christmas is often
buried under layers of wrapping paper and tinsel, it's good to appreciate
religious traditions.
Nicholas, a bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey during the earl. 4th
century, was known for his holiness, justice and charity. He especially
loved and helped poor people and children.
One of the stories most often told about him concerns the three young
daughters of a very poor man who had no money for their dowries.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Proposal
On Dec. 8, 2006, the Heartland Workforce Investment Board,
Inc., d/b/a/ Heartland Workforce, is missing a Request for
Proposal (RFP) to solicit applications from Faith-Based
Organizations to provide recruitment of participants and delivery
of pre-employment, soft-skill instruction, mentoring, and employ-
ment assistance to adults, age 18 years or older, throughout the
counties of DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands. The Request for
Proposal (RFP) is posted on the Heartland Workforce website at
www.heartland-workforce.org. Churches or organizations who do
riot have internet access can visit a One-Stop Career below to
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Nicholas tossed three bags of gold through the window of their house to
insure that they would be able to marry. He was also said to be responsible
for several miracles, including saving the lives of several young people.
Eventually, these led to Nicholas becoming associated with the care and
welfare of youngsters. His fame spread across Europe over the centuries,
along with various traditions of giving presents to children on his feast day,
Dec. 6, or at Christmastime.
In the Netherlands, he was known as Sinterklaas, a contracted form of
Sint Nicolaas. And it was from the early Dutch settlers.in New York that his
popularity began to spread in America, helped by later writers such as
Washington Irving and Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote "A Visit from St.
Nicholas" (now better known as "The Night Before Christmas").
Artists and illustrators of the 19th and 20th centuries gradually created
the persona of the rotund, jolly elf-like Santa Claus we know today.
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was that he's supposed to have participated in the early Christian church's ,,
Council of Nicaea, where he came down firmly on the side of the divinity
of Jesus, as expressed in the Nicene Creed: "We believe in woe Lord, Jesus
Christ, the only Son of God ... begotten, not made, one in Being with the
Father."
Now, at the start of Advent, as we anticipate the joyful Christmas el-'
ebration of the birth of Jesus, Son of God and of man, we can look at all the
Santa Clauses around us and be reminded of a saint, a giver of gifts to chil- :
dren and those in need, but above all, a lover and follower of the Holy Child
of Bethlehem.

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Christophers, 12 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017; or e-mail:
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Soccer Boys Hit Slow Week

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Undefeated at the start of the
week. Hardee Wildcat soccer
played an uphill battle all last week.
Hardee tied in its. two home
games last week and took an
expensive trip to Palmetto on
Thursday to pick up its only district
.loss of the,season.
.' The Wildcats hope to get back on
Struck this \%eek v. ith a trio of home
.,games. Hairdee hosted Braden
'River on Monday and Sarasota
Booker on Tuesda., taking on
Sebnng tonight (Thursday) in the
late game of a double-header. The
girls pl a at 6 p.m. and boys tangle
Sat 7:30.
Next week, Hardee greets Avon
Park on Tuesday and Bradenton
Bayshore in an unusual Wednesday
night game. The Friday game
against Lake Region has been can-
celled. The only other game before
the holiday break is Dec. 20 at Fort
Meade at 7 p.m.
Last week began with a visit
from always rough-and-tough
Mulberry in which two Panthers
were transported by paramedics,
one with a broken nose and one
with a broken ankle.
Hardee used its speed and finesse
against the more physical Mulberry
squad. Senior Alberto "Chico"
Rodriguez put the first shot in the
goal on a penalty kick midway
through the first half, but Panther
Rogelio Salgado answered five

minutes later to made it 1-1 at half-
time.
In the second half, Hardee again
got the ball in the hole first. Junior
Luis Reyes g:i the shot in the back
of the net. But, the Panthers were
able to return the fa\ or several min-
utes later
\\ith a non-district game, Hardee
head coach Ron Kline used the
opportunity, to get some of his
underclassmen in the game. He
hopes t6 have a junior varsity squad
in the future, but meanwhile carries
additional players and shares their
jerseys to get everyone some expe-
rience. Despite other opportunities,
neither team could score and the
game ended 2-2.
Thursday's game at Palmetto was
a tussle of the unbeatens. "Next
time it will beat our house," said
Kline, a bit disappointed in the
game which saw Hardee play 10 on
11 for most of the evening. An
unusual blue card was tossed at
Wildcat Jose Alonso after he inad-
vertently hit a ball that bounced off
goalie Francisco "Paco" Lozano;
Trying to keep it away from the
goal, he unintentionally touched it
.with his hand. With the blue card
came a penalty. Alonso was ejected
from the game and the Wildcats
were not allowed to replace him.
Palmetto got one tally, on a penal-
ty kick late in the first half. In the
second half, despite heroic efforts
from Lozano, the Tigers got an
additional pair of scores for the 3-0

NOTICE OF SURPLUS SALE

The School Board of Hardee County will hold a surplus
sale on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. at
the old Hardee Junior High School South Campus,
300 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873. All
purchases must be picked up the same day. Items
may be viewed on Friday, December 8, 2006 between
the hours of 8:00 3:00. Items to be sold include furni-
ture, desks and miscellaneous items.

Dennis G. Jones
Superintendent of Schools
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win.
The final came of the v.eek was
Friday evening at home against
Port Charlotte, which had beaten
Hardee 5-1 in a pre-season tourna-
ment game in Punta Gorda. Hardee
started thiS 'ame "a bit flat" and
gave up a goal to Leon Nlercurious
less than a minute into the game.
The Pirates scored again about 11
minutes later, but thereafter were
held scoreless.
"We played shut-down ball after
that Our boys started' to realize
what was at stake. In the first half.
about 24 minutes .in, Jose Alonso
took a pass from Roman Alvarez
and slipped it into the goal. It was
2-1 halftime," reported Kline.
The second Wildcat score came
about midway through the second
half. Rodriguez rebounded his own
shot and drove it into the net. The
teams traded efforts for the balance
of the game without either one get-
ting an advantage.
Lozano had eight blocked shots
in the second half alone. The teams
were more or less evenly matched.
Hardee had the speed and shooting
edge while the Pirates were the
taller team by far. Port Charlotte, a
5A school about 1,000 students
larger than Hardee, was unable to
use its height advantage against the
faster, more aggressive Wildcats.
"I guess we did all right, but I
still would have liked the win for
us," concluded Kline.

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schools. Photos and write-
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events, and must include
first and last names for both
students and teachers.
Identify photos front to
back, left to right.
Deadline for submissions
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Soccer

. By JOAN SEAMAN
SOf The Herald-Advocate
The Lady Wildcat soccer squad
s a study in contrasts.
S"When they put it together they
"will be able to run with anyone.
:They are getting more shots on goal
'and stopping a lot more of oppo-
nents' shots," said Hardee head
coach Rob Beatty.
He was particularly talking about
last Tuesday's home game against
Lake Placid, which finished with
'the Lady Dragons up 5-1. That was
.in contrast to an earlier game at
Lake Placid which ended right after
halftime on the 8-0 mercy rule.
This week Hardee starts a six-
game home streak which will take
Sthe Lady 'Cats almost to the holi-
day break. The girls hosted Braden
River on Monday and greet Sebring
Today (Thursday). Tomorrow, the
guest is Palmetto.
: Next week's games are Tuesday
: vs. Avon Park, Thursday vs.
..DeSoto and Friday vs. Fort Meade.
"All the games are at 6 p.m. except
:against Fort Meade which is at

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7:30.
That leaves just one game for
Hardee in January, playing at Fort.
Meade on Jan. 9. The Class 4A-
District 10 playoffs are at Braden
River the week of Jan. 15-19.
At home against Lake Placid last
Tuesday, '"it was a big step up for
us. After they, scored twice early in
the-- first half, senior 'Maggie
Rodriguez got a penalty kick past
the Lady Dragon goalie to make it a
2-1 score midway through the first
half.
Freshman Kristina Garcia has
become a big part of the Lady
Wildcat efforts, with "at least 20
saves. It was fantastic," commented
Beatty.
Buoyed by Tuesday's efforts,
Hardee hoped to do just as well
against top-ranked Palmetto on
Thursday, but was playing on its
field. "We did not play our best. We
were more tentative. We didn't
attack well and our other little mis-
takes opened the door for them.
They took the openings when we
were out of position and capitalized

on them," reported Beatty.
It was 5-0 at halftime.'The game
ended with 12 minutes left when
.Palmetto scored its eighth goal to
win on the mercy rule.
Garcia was in the net for the first
half, claiming at least 10 saves.
Senior Christina Badillo took the
goalie spot in the second half and
had seven or eight saves.
"We really missed Daisy Escoto
on Thursday night. She strained her
knee on Tuesday. We missed her
scrappiness on defense. We moved
people to different positions and
got everyone in the game for the
learning experience of it," conclud-
ed Beatty.
Other players for Hardee are
seniors Ashley Islas, Melissa
Hollon, Mandy Cornelius, Ramona
Campos and Cynthia Briseno,
juniors Luisa Gonzalez, Kimberly
Holt, Esmeralda Martinez and Ana
Moric, sophs Esna Francisco,
Marce Ramirez and Lucy Ruiz, and
freshmen Vicky Contreras, Erika'
Felix, Chelsea Goolsby, Abigail
Hernandez and Sara Lopez.

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Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson
BE QUICK TO DO GOOD!
When there is any sacrifice to be made, any self-denial to be practiced,
any need of others that can be met even though it will be inconvenient, be
quick to volunteer. Be first to do the job no one else wants.
We are surrounded by opportunities to do this in any given week. But
most escape our notice because they are not our immediate responsibility,
they are difficult or unpleasant, we feel we don't have'enough time or we
are involved in other activities.
Most of these excuses can be answered, but if you ponder and debate
the matter, you can often miss your chance.
Settle it in your heart that you want to be a servant of God, and that you
value this post above every rank and station men may offer.
Deny the tender preferences of the flesh. Say goodbye to the fading
honors of a fading world. Choose the low road over and over, until you are
strengthened by habit and it becomes a part of your duty and identify.
Joseph did this when he was sold into slavery by his brothers. He
accepted this unspeakable cruelty as an opportunity to serve. He got so good
at it that eventually God promoted him to prime minister of Egypt.
Jesus said "the last will be first and the first, last" (Matthew 19:30). Our
Lord Himself took the "last" position, one of shame, pain and death. One
day He will shine forth as One highly exalted.
And with Him will be all who volunteered to take the "last" position in
whatever place in life they found themselves!

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THURSDAY
All right then, the Lord Himself
will choose the sign a child
shall be born to a virgin! And
she will call Him Immanuel
(meaning "God with us").
Isaiah 7:14 (TLB)
FRIDAY
In the sixth month the angel
Gabriel was sent from God to a
city in Galilee named Nazareth,
to a virgin who was betrothed to
a man whose name was
Joseph, of the house of David;
and the virgin's name was Mary
... He told her, behold, you will
conceive in your womb and
bear a son, and you shall call
His name Jesus (Savior)."
Luke 1:26,31 (RSV)'
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President George Bush joked with Daniel Larrison (left) and Brent Driskell (right) at a recent
luncheon, also telling them he appreciated Hardee Countians' prayers.

Men Meet President Bush

' U1 I UUI Local businessman Brent The .men were given a surprise
Sbut the tie is coming when Drikell a rebuilding contractor when they were selected as part of a
He'll make that whole area glori- and ,ice president of EMNBR small group of attendees to meet.
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the country past Jordan, interna-: recently ended a luncheon where Both men said they enjoyed the
tional Galilee. The people who President George Bush was the president s engaging personaltN.
have walked in darkness have note speaker. Driskell attended The president joked .\ith them
seen a great light. the extent \ith Daniel Larrison, the about. \rho was better looking.
Isaiah 9:1b-2b (MEi Southeast coordinator for the President Bush or Go\ernor Bush.
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And, being warned in a dream, and Sands Larrison of Hardee the family.
he (Joseph) withdrew to the Count. Driskell and Larrison told the
region of Galilee; there he set-
tled (with Mary and Jesus) in a .
town called Nazareth.
Matthew 2:22 (NEB)

president that many Hardee
Countians were praying for him'.
President Bush replied that he
relied on these prayers to help hiri
through the hard decisions, and
asked the pair to relay this to the
people of Hardee County.
SBoth were honored to meet with
the president.
After meeting with Presideni
Bush, the men also met presidential
advisor Carl Rove and former go\-
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Party Held

For 6-Year-Old
Xavier Salazar turned 6 years old
on Nov. 20.
Xavier, the son of Margarita S.
Flores of Bowling Green, celebrat-
ed the occasion with a birthday
party on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Pyatt
Park in Bowling Green.
Theme for the party was Sponge-
bob Squarepants.
Guests were served fajitas and
ribs with all the sides, along with
cake and ice cream.
The honoree also broke a birth-
day pinata, with help from the many

7-Year-Old

Celebrates With

A Pizza Party
Chyanne Thornton celebrated her
seventh birthday on Saturday, Nov.
18, with a pizza party at Chuck E.
Cheese's in Brandon.
Parents of the honoree are Larry
and Melissa Albritton of Wauchula.
Guests at the party were served
pizza and cake.
Joining in the celebratory occa-
sion were grandparents Rick and
Suzzanne Elliott, aunt Kathy and
Dalton Tubbs, sister Albany
Albritton, brother Dylan Norwood

Xavier

family members and friends in
attendance.

Kayla Gilmore

Celebrates Her

First Birthday
Kayla Elizabeth Gilmore, the
daughter of Ray Neal and Beth
Gilmore of Wauchula, celebrated
her first birthday with a party on
Saturday, Oct. 28.
"Kayla Mae" was born on Oct.
27, 2005.
A party was held in her honor at
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
in Bowling Green. Flowers and
butterflies in pastel colors created
the theme for the event.
Guests were served chicken pot
pie, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked
beans, potato salad, macaroni salad,
chips and beverages. A Dora.the
Explorer birthday cake was served.
Helping little Kayla Mae cele-
brate, along with her parents, were
great-grandmother Clora Nell
Thomas of Wauchula, grandparents
Ray and Emogene Gilmore of
Bowling Green, and grandmother
Roselyn Blankenship and aunt Dee
and cousin Jessi Hughes, all of
Hartford, Ala..
Many other relatives, friends and
church family joined in the occa-
sion.

Chyanne
and friends Stacey Gough, Mallory
Gough and Layla Santoyo.

Christmas Cantata

At City Hall

:A Christmas musical Saturday
\ill benefit the Hardee Help
Center's services for needy people
ii Hardee County.
S"King of Glory, King of Love"
will be presented by the worship
choir of First Christian Church of
Wauchula at the historic Wauchula
ity Hall Auditorium on Saturday
evening.
: Pastor Tom Hartman and the con-

gregation at First Christian Church
invites everyone to enjoy the expe-
rience. Doors at the auditorium
open at 6:30 p.m. The program
begins at 7.
All seating is general admission.
Tickets are $5.
The City Hall Auditorium is at 22
5 E. Main St., Wauchula. For more
information, or to purchase tickets,
call 773-8243.

Kayla Mae

When you get into a tight place
and everything goes against
you, till it seems as though you
could not hang on a minute
longer, never give up then, for
that is just the place and time
that the tide will turn.
-Harriet Beecher Stowe

Wauchula Lions Club
invites you to *

2nd Arnnal Lions' D.Y

BBQ PORK DINNER
Dinner Compliments of

The Bread Board Restaurant

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
FREE DINNER WITH TICKET (TAKE OUT OR EAT AT PATIO)

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0 SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE DONORS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT.

Help A Child In Need This Christmas

With The First Annual

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In The Park

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
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

K' )
Lou Lou

Luis Valadez

Celebrates His

5th Birthday
Luis Sebastian Valadez, the son
of Jessica Valadez of Bowling
Green, celebrated his fifth birthday
with a party on Saturday, Nov. 18.
"Lou Lou" was born on Nov. 15,
2001.
A party was held in his honor at
Pyatt Park in Bowling Green.
Power Rangers was the theme for
the occasion. A pinata was another
highlight of the day.
Guests were served barbecue,
mole, rice, beans, potato salad and a
Power Rangers cake.
Helping him celebrate were
grandparents Mario and Josie
Valadez and the Valadez, Flores,
Torres, Garcia and Frias families.

Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray,
Whole Kernel Corn, Chocolate Chip
Cookie, Juice Bar) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or Hamburger
Gravy (Salad Tray, Savory Rice,
Garden Peas, Juice, Roll) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey or Stacked
Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry
Sauce, Red Velvet Cake, Ice Cream,
Juice, Roll) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Toasted Ham &
Cheese Sandwich (Salad Tray, Pinto
Beans, Condiments, Juice, Jell-O)
and Milk

JUNIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
Bagel, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun or
Sausage Sandwich or Cheese Pizza
(Lettuce & Tomato, Peas & Carrots,
Applesauce, Juice) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty
Sandwich, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or

SCOOTER WINNER

COURTESY PHOTO
Gillespie Ministries in Wau-
chula recently held a fund

Pepperoni Pizza or Cheeseburger
on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Juice Bar,
Whole Kernel Corn, Chocolate Chip
Cookies) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy or
Mozzarella Stick (Tossed Salad,
Rice, Garden Peas, Peaches, Juice,
Salad Bar, Roll) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Tureky w/Gravy or
Stacked Ham Sandwich or Pepper-
oni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Roll, Green
Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Juice,
Red Velvet Cake, Ice Cream Cups,
Cranberry Sauce, Salad Bar) and
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Toasted Ham & Cheese
Sandwich or Tacos or Cheese Pizza
(Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans &
Ham, Jell-O, Juice) and Milk

SENIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Doughnut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz (Tossed
Salad, Fresh Potatoes, Baked
Beans, Roll, Applesauce, Juice) and
Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty
Sandwich, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
(Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds,
Corn, Cucumber & .Tomato Salad,
Ranger Cookies, Juice Bar) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Baked
Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy (Tossed
Salad, Rice, Garden Peas, Fruit
Snacks, Roll, Juice) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits,
Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed
Salad, Chicken Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Juice, Roll,
Sweet Potato Souffle, Red Velvet
Cake, Ice Cream) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, 'Danish,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Taco (Tossed Salad,
Mexican Rice, Corn, Refried Beans
w/Cheese, Jell-O, Juice) and Milk

raiser to benefit its many pro-
jects. The prize was this red My life changed forever the day
scooter. Marcia Zander of I realized I was not responsible
Wauchula was the lucky win- for how others see me.
ner. --Richard Feynman

Come and visit us between the hours of 11A.M. and 4P.M. on
Saturday, December 16th at the beautiful Heritage Park on Main
Street in Wauchula. All toy.and monetary donations are welcome
and will be donated to the Hardee Help Center for distribution to
needy families during this Holiday Season.
Throughout the day there will be featured guests making appearances,
such as Sparky the Dog from 2-3P.M. and from 12-1P.M.
Santa Claus himself will arrive to visit with the children!
Live Christmas music and refreshments will also be available.
So come out and show your support
as we celebrate the gift of giving
Sponsored By Robarts Family Funeral Home
In Commemoration Of 100 Years Of Service

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Pioneer Creek RV News
By Edna Bell & Wanda Brown

CHAPEL
We had 76 residents at chapel last
Sunday. Pastor Jim Williams spoke
on the-service of men, women and
families and how they are freed by
Christ to serve each in their own
way. Ushers were Max and Ruth
Tate and Bill and Darlene Morrison.
We also said a fond farewell to
Mike Rouse and Carol Braxton, as
they have extended jobs in the
Sunday School at Northside Baptist
Church.
Please say a prayer for the resi-
dents of our park and the families of
our residents that are ill. Please
remember all year and especially
during the holidays to pray for all
our service men and women, who
are a long way from home and fam-
ily.
COFFEE HOUR
This Monday at coffee hour we
had 111 attending again. As we did
not have a speaker we had a lot of
time for visiting. Chair people did

ONE BLUE, NO PINK

Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Castillo,
Wauchula, a six pound two ounce
daughter Ramiyah Nicole, born
Nov. 9, 2006, Heartland Medical
Center, Sebring. Mrs. Castillo is the
former Nicole Juarez. Maternal
grandparents are Jesse Juarez and
Patricia Juarez of Bowling Green.
Maternal great-grandparents are
Tomas and Maria Castillo of
Wauchula. Paternal great-grandpar-
ents are Tomas and Maria Castillo
of Mexico.

Hospital newborn shots may be
included with your announcement
free of charge. Any other photo is
$15.

their reports. Merchants certificates
were given out, and the 50/50 was
$31.50. We also learned that John
arid Fran Posey had to leave early
Monday morning as their niece
passed away. We send them our
sympathy and prayers on their loss,
and wish them a safe trip home and
back again.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Darlene Morrison and Ruth
Brown took fourth place in main at
Lee County on Nov. 28. Point shuf-
fle has started. We are still waiting
for a lot of our shufflers to return
from the North.

NEWS OF INTEREST
The Thanksgiving Day dinner
was well attended. We had 150
residents who joined together to
give thanks and to enjoy each other
as one family. All the food was deli-
cious and everyone had a good time
visiting. Everyone appreciated all
the cooks, kitchen help, and the res-
idents for bringing in \food and
being together for Thanksgiving.
The Wilder Corp. supplied all the
turkeys for our Thanksgiving meal.
The pancake breakfast had 100
residents up early and everyone
enjoyed the breakfast. At our wel-
come-back dance there were 80 res-
idents who had a good time, and did
a lot of dancing.

COMING EVENTS
We will have another pancake
breakfast on Saturday, Dec.16. The
night of Dec. 16 we will have our
Christmas tree-trimming get togeth-
er and we will be doing some carol-
ing.

A soul is dyed the color of its
leisure thoughts.
-William Ralph Inge

ALLfYOUR PRINTING NEEDS-INh
ON COVNET OAIN

Congratulations to the Wildcat football team which made it to the top
eight in Class 3A football and came within a whisker in the four overtime
loss to neighboring Bartow.
Congratulations also to Coach Derren Bryan and wife Diane, and
Coach John Sharp and wife Stacy on the safe arrivals of their new babies.
Each joins an older brother.

Hardee hoops have turned around with the addition of a half dozen
football players. The nucleus still is juniors Mark St. Fort and Arnold Louis,
who gained a wealth of experience in the summer AAU program. In six
games so far, St. Fort is averaging 21.5 points per game, a high of 34 and a
low of eight. Louis is averaging in double digits, too. Both are grabbing
rebounds to relay to other players.
Jermaine King, Weston Palmer and Olnel Virgile made an immediate
impact on the squad three days after leaving the football field. Hardee went
two of three in games last week since they joined the team.

Hardee girls are constantly improving and finished last week with a
brawling win over southern rival DeSoto. New JV coach Karen Polly has
her team on the upswing, taking a pair of victories last week.
It's good to see varsity coach Don Gray out and about, but here's hop-
ing he doesn't rush his recovery from quadruple by-pass surgery. Expect to
see him back on the sidelines after the Christmas holiday break. Assistant
Ken Leupold has done a super job in Gray's absence.
Junior high hoops got started this week and will be home Monday and
Thursday to inaugurate the new Hardee Junior High School gym. Games
are Monday and Thursday, the girls at 5:30 and the boys about 6:30. Come
on out and see the new gym and cheer these hoopsters.

Boys and girls soccer is moving along. Now they are able to play at
home in Wildcat Stadium, with most games double-headers, the girls play-
ing at 6 p.m. and the boys about 7:30. No matter how you look at it, 80 min-
utes of running up and down the field has got to be exhausting.
After starting the season 4-0, Hardee boys had a trio of toighies last
week, getting 2-2 ties against both Mulberry and Port Charlotte, and los-
ing 3-0 at Palmetto in a 10-on-ll game the result of an'unusual blue card
penalty. They have four district encounters before the Christmas holiday
break and could be 7-1 by that time.
Hardee girls are carrying opponents to a full game most of the time
now, and getting the ball in the hole along the way. Coach Rob Beatty sees
several positives, especially the good work of freshman goalie Kristina
Garcia, who had 20 saves in a recent game.

Girls weightlifting went on the road this Neek and has a pair of home
meets coming up. One is against three other teams and one against two
squads. Coach Jan Brutus has a 19-girl squad and hopes to make an impact
in the sectional and state qualifiers this year.
The girls opened the season with a Lift-A-Thon which raised $800 for
new equipment. They could use a few more dollars. If you want to help,
contact Brutus at the high school.

Plan now to take in the Feb. 3 run/walk to benefit the American Cancer
Society. "One Hillacious 10K and three-mile fitness walk will be an accom-
plishment physically and financially. Contact teacher Charley Potter if you
can help with the planning..
News from the college'scene. Fifth-year senior Theo Jones nailed 5-of-
7 from the three-point range in a recent win for his University of Central
Missouri.
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
: ;Cace alln s. -- .

CHRISTMAS CARDS TO GOD
Christmas cards are a great thing to get. I love hearing from people that
I rarely hear from, finding out what is going on in their lives and reveling in
their holiday wishes for my family and me.
Some are just cards with a signature-(it's nice to be thought of) aii
some are multiple-page letters with pictures (these are the best). It is just
nice to know that someone in this world thinks so much of my family to
even dedicate the time and postage to send me good wishes.
SSome of us treat prayer and worship like it is our Christmas card to
God. We know God is there through the year. We are aware of His eternal
nature and even know that He would like us to pray and be with His people
on a more consistent basis. But instead of giving God the time and effort le
more than deserves, we go through the effort of giving Him some spare
attention that one time of the year when many are focused on Him.
We turn to Him only when we cannot get away from Him because of
the abundance of Christmas carols and nativity scenes splattered all over our
nation. It is only when we are forced by necessity, convenience, or tradition
that we actually send our "Christmas card" to God through prayer and
spending time with Him in worship.
I personally do not believe that God is pleased with a "Christmas card"
approach. It is culturally acceptable to treat people like that, but to give God
that little attention is disgusting.
To only talk to Him one time a year is not enough (1 Thessalonians
5:17). To worship Him because that is tradition is not acceptable (Hebrews
10:24-25). We must constantly be in the presence of our God; a yearly pres-
ence is not adequate.
The Christmas holiday was set up as a holiday of remembrance, not of
replacement. Let us not replace true devotion to God's plan for His people
on this earth with an .infrequent, bare-minimum approach to God that
Christmas has become to many.
We cannot ask more out of God than we are willing to give to Him.
And Christ does not ask more out of us than He gave to us. He gave us His
life and asks that we give ours in return. I'm Telling the Truth.

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December 7, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 7B

Hardee Girls Down DeSoto 32-28 Lift-A-Thon Successful

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
'"The Lady Wildcat hoop team
came from behind to win over
DeSoto in a Friday night thriller.
"It was the last of the trio of
games the Lady 'Cats faced last
week. Road games at Sebring and
ort Meade were not so positive for
Hardee.
SThis week, Hardee traveled to
Avon Park on Tuesday and hosts
Frostproof tomorrow (Friday).
tfext week, the girls have another
trip of games before the holiday
break. There is a trip to Palmetto on
Tuesday, a visit from Lake Placid
pn Thursday and another from
S-arasota Booker on Friday.
''Hardee started last week by fac-
ing top-seed Sebring in its gym.
The high-flying Lady Streaks ran
past the Lady Wildcats 69-31 after
starting out slowly. "We were only
down by 11 at halftime. Then, they
went on a full-court pressure and
we got only one point in the third
'quarter. By the fourth quarter,
Sebring emptied its bench to let the
reserves play.
'/Whitney Lee was high scorer
With 19 points for Sebring, with
~annah Shoup a dozen and Bernita
Grant 1.1 points.
'.Hardee had 10 from senior
Christina Jenra, nine from Gloria
Solis, five b\ Sabrina Holmes. four
Jby Andrea "Dre" Parkinson, two by
lamie Buckley and a free throw by
A.K. Davis in her first game back
Sfom injurNy.
='Solis pulled dov\n 14 rebounds
'and Holmes added 'seven and a
blocked shot. Others in on the
reboundingg parade were Jena,
;Buckley, Davis, Parkinson, Erica
"Ureste. Ciara Lambert and Paige
\er) .
; Thursday's game at Fort Meade
was a very physical outing. Hardee
:battled to fall behind by one point
jn each quarter until the final period
: hen Fort Meade outscored Hardee
by three points. erentuall % inning
38-32. lyisha Graham, who had 13
.points, fouled out, and Danielle
MIorris added 12 for Fort Meade,
SFor Hardee. Jena' and'Holmes
Vach put eight points on the board
:3nd Solis was tops with 10 points.
,Parkinson had four and Buckley
: 1\%o points. Hardee. had 37 offen-
>i.e and 32 defense rebounds but

just couldn't put the ball in the
hole. The Cats hit only three of 29
free throw attempts.
Solis was a defensive workhorse,
gathering 17 rebounds, and adding
five steals, a blocked shot and five
hustles. Parkinson was on the other
side of the boards for 16 rebounds,
adding a steal, blocked shot and
hustle.
Jena had 11 and Davis 10 re-
bounds. Jena was tops with nine
steals, with Davis and Holmes each
with five thefts, and Buckley,
Ureste,. Avery and Holmes each
adding more.
Friday, the girls were glad to
return home to face visiting
DeSoto. Before the game started,
Lady Bulldog senior Breonia Tate
re-injured her knee and during the
game sophomore lesha Nicklow
strained an elbow.
Hardee won the coin toss and
Davis hit one-of-two free throws
for the first point of the game.
DeSoto subbed frequently, keeping
fresh bodies in the game, while
Hardee mainly kept to its starting
five until fouls began to add up.
Hardee led 7-2 after the defen-
sive first.quarter, but DeSoto came '
back to tie the game at 8-8. The
teams traded leads, with Hardee up
14-13 at halftime.
In the third stanza. there \ere si.\
lead changes before DeSoto forged
in front 2-.22 at the third period
ended. ::
Hardee got going early in the
fourth session Buckle\ took a pass
from Solis for a deuce. Solis hit a
free throw. Buckle\ hit another shot
Sand it was 27-all. By the 2:20 mark,
Hardee had a 30-28 advantage.
T%\%o free throws spread over the
final t\\o minutes gave Hardee the '
32-2S \%in.
Parkinson had 10 rebounds and
Solis added eight, Buckley and
Davis each six and Jena and
Holmes 'each four. Jena. Buckley
and Davis each had a half dozen
steals.
DeSoto soph Manessa Davis
topped all scorers with 15 points
and Erreha Bristol added 10 For
Hardee. Jena was high \ith 11,
points. Buckley had eight. Parkin-
son and Holmes each four, Davis
two, and Ureste, Avery. and Solis
each one point. C
"Well. \%e \%on. We shut them

down in the fourth quarter (only
one point). We changed from 1-3-1
to man-to-mian to 2-3 defenses over
the game and it got them confused.
In the end we ran the zone offense
against their man-to-man and start-
ed setting up picks and scoring. We
also did some good rebounding,"
said coach Hardee Ken Leupold.
The Hardee JV won two of its
three games last week and moved
up to 3-3 overall under first-year
coach Karen Polly.
The Tuesday game at Sebring
was an exercise in frustration. "We
had the potential to play better: It
was a learning experience. Sebring.
has an awesome program," com-
mented Polly of the 49-10 loss in
which two Sebring players each
had 10 points. For Hardee, Brandy
Crockett and Naomi Alvarado each.
had fouf and Charlene Anderson"
two points.
It was the opposite time of game.'
on Thursday at Fort Meade \where
Hardee became the better team in.
the 26-10 win. "I wanted to be sure :
to get everyone some playing time'
against a team not quite up to our:
level. We worked on plays." said
Polly.
Crockett had 10 points, Megan
White seven, Carleen Brown four.
Courtney Packard and Barbie
Hinojosa each t.w points and
Andrica Rikers one.
Against DeSoto at home .on
Friday, Hardee "had better team-
work. Every game we are showing
improvement. This was a good \win
because we had to battle for it. We
never gave up and never acted as if
it was not our game. I was proud of
their effort tonight." said.Polly.
In the 34-29 seesaw ,win. Hardee
had 13 points from Alharado, with
Brown chipping' in wilth 11.
Hinojosa had six, Crockett two and
Packard and Rivers each one point.

Adversity causes some people
to break and others to break
records.
-William Ward

If you nurture your mind, body,
and spirit, your time will
expand. You will gain a new per-
spective that will allow you to
accomplish much more.
-Brian Koslow

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The girls weightlifting team hits,
the road this week.
After the Nov. 28 fundraiser at
home, the girls are ready to go
against opponents other than them-
selves.
This week there is a pair of meets
on the road, Monday at Avon Park,
and today (Thursday) at LaBelle.
Next week, it is the only two home
meets of the season. The girls will
host LaBelle, Lake Placid and
Sebring on Tuesday, and greet
Sarasota Booker and DeSoto on
Thursday. Meets are held in the
practice room off the southeast cor-
ner of Wildcat Gym.
When the girls return from the
holiday break, there will be three
meets before the Class IA-Section
7'state.qualifier at Sarasota on Jan.,
24. There, -Hardee will have to
compete against lifters from Avon
Park, Bradenton Bayshore. Tampa
Berkeley Prep, Booker, Braden
River, Charlotte. DeSoto, LaBelle,
Lake Placid, Lakewood Ranch,
Lemon Ba\. Nlanatee. North Port.

Northside Christian of St. Peters-
burg, Palmetto, Port Charlotte,
Sarasota Riverview, Sebring, Brad-
enton Southeast, Venice and the
host Lady Sailors of Sarasota.
Coach Jan Brutus has a much
larger squad this season. She said
Friday that the Lift-A-Thon was
like a meet, with each girl getting
three lifts in the bench press and
three tries with the clean-and-jerk.
The best in each was combined for
total points.
Senior Danielle Hines and junior
Sarah Ezelle carried the day, each
with lifts totaling 215 pounds.
"My returning girls are feeling
good and ready to get back into
competition. They are very close to
what they were doing at the end of
last year and expect to do very well
this season. My new girls are work-
ing hard arid surprised at how much
they have impro ed since our first
practice." said Brutus.
"We collected o\ er $800 in dona-
tions at the Lift-A-Thon. They will
go toward some much-needed new
dumb bells and cardio equipment.
We appreciate e\er\one \\ho sup-

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... State of Florida -
Depart'nent of Environmental Protection
Notice of Proposed Agency Action
on Permit Application

The Department gives notice of its intent to issue a permit to Ms. Teresa Carver, Director,
Hardee County Solid Waste Department, who applied for a permit modification on
October 3, 2006, to the Department of Environmental Protection to modify the existing con-
struction permit for a lateral expansion (Phase II, Section I) of the Class I Landfill, referred
to as the Hardee County Landfill, located at 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, Hardee County,
Florida. This modification includes utilizing a geosynthetic clay liner instead of the 6-
inch low permeability soil subbase.
Petitions must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or receipt of the written
notice, whichever occurs first; Under Section 120.60 (3), F.S., however, any person who
asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within fourteen days
of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The petitioner shall mail a
copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. The
failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a
waiver of that person's right to request, an administrative determination (hearing) under
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, FS., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a
party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be
only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with
Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must
contain the following information:
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of each petitioner, the applicant's name
and address, the Department File Number and the county in which the project is pro-
posed;
(b) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice of the Department's.
action or proposed action;
(c) A statement of how each petitioner's substantial interests are or will be affected by the
Department's action or proposed action;
(d) A statement of all material facts disputed by petitioner or a statement that there are no
disputed facts;
(e) A statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including a statement of the specific facts,,
which the petitioner contends, warrant reversal or modification of the Department's action
or proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or
modification of the Department's action or proposed action; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the peti-
tioner wants the Department to take with respect to the Department's action or proposed
action.
A petition that does not dispute the material facts on which the Department's action is
based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same
information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action,
the filing of a petition means that the Department's final action may be different from the
position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by
any such final decision of the Department have the right to petition to become a party to
the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.
In accordance with Section 120.573, F.S., the Department advises that mediation is not
available in this case under the provisions of that statute. This does not prevent any inter-
ested parties from agreeing to other forms of alternate dispute resolution.
Any party to this order has the right to seek judicial review of it under Section 120.68, F.S.,
by filing a notice of appeal under Rule 9.110, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, with the
clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel, Mail Station 35, 3900
Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, and by filing a copy of the
notice of appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district
court of appeal. This notice of appeal must be filed within thirty days after this order is filed
with the clerk of the Department.

The application is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m.
'to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at 13051 North Telecom
Parkway, Temple Terrace, FI. 33637-0926.
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Anyone who still wants to con-
tribute can contact one of the team
members or call Brutus at exten-
sion 264 at the.high school, 773-
3181.
Other returnees joining Hines
and Ezelle are juniors Samantha
Hagans Nicole Bromley and Katie
Bryan. Newcomers are juniors
Bridgette Singletary and Adilene
Macedo, sophs Rian Arnold, Katie
Jernigan, Marvysha Morris, Rebec-
ca Quinones, Brittany Wiggins and
Casey Johnson, and freshmen
Heather Kouns, Shanique Outley,
Amber Pilkington, Ariel Singletary,
Charity Webb and Alicia Revell.

Miami, the most southerly
major city on the continental
U.S., sits about two degrees
north of the Tropic of Cancer.

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is the pole that adds balance to
your step as you walk the
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This week in history, as
researched from the archival
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...
75 YEARS AGO
Wildcats Whip Their Ancient Ri-
vals 13 To 6: The Wauchula
Wildcats closed their 1931 season
here Thanksgiving night with a 13
to 6 win over their ancient rivals,
Arcadia, in the llth meeting
between the two teams.
By winning this year, Wauchula
took the lead in games won, six to
five, but Arcadia put up a game
fight and is still leading in points
scored with 95 against 94 for the
Wildcats.

Rodeo Here Promises Plenty Of
Excitement: Billy Crosby, who two
years ago had charge of the big
Helldorado celebration in Wau-
chula, is putting on a rodeo show
here Dec. 16-19 that already is
attracting much attention. Mr.
Crosby stated this week that some
of the wildest range cattle in the
state will be used, and Tom.Carlton
is busy rounding up livestock to
use.
Jim Goe, well-known Wauchula
cowboy who won a silver cup of the
cowboy championship of Florida
several years ago, will ride a wild
steer in the rodeo here, Crosby
announced. The grounds will be
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It is good to be in Florida and
seeing everybody. Hope that every-
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need to pray for everyone that is not
down yet, that they have a safe trip
here, and for ones that are sick and
can't make it down until later.
PRAYERS NEEDED
God be with the families of the
ones that passed away and help
them have peace.
COFFEE KLATCH
The coffee meeting was short and
to the point. The new people in the
park this week are Wayne and
Mona Bonner from Ohio and
Ginnie Merriman and her daughter,
Carla McCarrick, from Michigan.
The birthdays this week are Ruth
Brunger, Bob Bell and Caryl
Lauver. The anniversary are Joe
and Pat Nelles, Bob and Muriel
Bell, John and Gladys Chambers,
Gordon and Caryl Lauver ( 54
years).

COMING EVENTS
Progress euchre in Red Barn at 7
p.m. (ha-ha) every Monday.
Bingo in the Red Barn at 7 p.m.
every Tuesday and Thursday.
Bid Euchre in the Day Room at
6:30 p.m., also every Tuesday and
Thursday.
There will be music every
Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
in the Red Barn.
Cards and board games are in
Day Room every other night at 7.

on the Dixie Highway.
Hardee 'Ramblers To Play
Wildcats Here: The Hardee County
Ramblers, a team of former stars of
the local gridiron, will meet the
Wauchula Wildcats, 1931 edition,
on the gridiron here next Friday
night, Dec. 11, at 8. Admission was
announced as 25 cents.
This promises to be one of the
best games of the season, as the
Wildcats have a strong 11 and will
be pitted against an aggregation of
stars of other years, who likely
haven't forgotten much of their
football skills.
50 YEARS AGO
Wildcats Win Two Cage Games:
Hardee High's cage team will be
seeking its third straight victory
tonight when Venice invades the
Joel Evers gymnasium in
Wauchula. The Wildcats -trimmed
Alva High last Friday by a 50 to 44,
and Tuesday night the cats
swamped Arcadia 49 to 28.
John Terrell was high scorer for
the Cats in the Alva game with 15
points, and Paul Mills was high for
the Cats in Arcadia with 10 points.
Saturday night the Cats journey to
Sebring for a game with a Ridge
Conference foe and Tuesday night
they tackle Bartow.
Jaycees Seeking Second-Hand
Toys: The Hardee County Jaycees,
with the aid of the Wauchula Fire
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breakfast with the group from park
can meet at restaurant no later than
7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Anyone wanting to help with the
Christmas Party, please get with
Shirley Swisher or Sandy Walker.
MERCHANT CERTIFICATES
The 50/50 was won by Wayne
Bonner and the certificates were
won by Art Brown Larry Callis,
Wanda May, Don Gersema, Glenn
Berry, John Veldhuizen, Eugene
Wager, Anita and Len Le'ger ,
Marge Luff, Carly Lauver, Gerrie
Geraci, Kathy Ward, Mike Condra,
Tom Franks, Bob Bell, Mary Thom-
ason, Kenneth Reichel, Joyce
Bates, Ted Metherell, Dan Yuro-
vich, and myself.
PROGRESS EUCHRE
Most loners was Ward Vermeulen
with 4. High man was Sam with 69.
Runner-up man was Bob Bell, 68.
Low man was Ted Metherell with
54. High lady was Marie Condra
with 66. Runner-up lady was Joyce
Bates with a 62. Low lady was
Marge Luff with 42.
BID EUCHRE
High man was Herb Tressier with
a 156. Low man was Earl Bodary
with a 129. High lady was Shirley
Swisher with 210. Low lady was
Marge Luff with 71. No moonshots.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Shuffleboard is played daily for
fun, with the drawing at 10.

2 Men Patent Citrus Hedger: The
owners of a Wauchula grove hedg-
ing service started out just looking
for something to solve their own
problems, but ended up with an
invention that may revolutionize
the grove maintenance business in
years to come.
"We were looking for something
different to solve a bunch of our
problems," Ken E. Thompson of
Lake Dale said of the pruning boom
he and Fred H. Guerndt Jr. of Avon
Park recently patented. What they
came up with was a contraption
with two tall booms and seven saws
on each arm.
Fort Green Baptist Has Old-
Fashioned Day: The Fort Green
Baptist Church, established in
1902, held an old-fashioned day
Sunday. Services were held under a
brush arbor (similar to ones used
decades ago) and members sat on
hay bales.
The Rev. Perry Tomlinson, senior
adult minister at First Baptist
Church of Wauchula, gave the
morning sermon. Church pastor
Ron Coram and vocalist Connie
Abbott arrived with Tomlinson on a
wagon pulled by a tractor. Fort

Green Baptist originated from
Maple Branch Church, established
nearby in 1866.
County Hoop Shoot Held
Saturday: The third annual Hardee
County Elks "Hoop Shoot" was
held last Saturday night at the Joel
Evers Gym here in Wauchula.
Winners from some five Hardee
County schools took part in the
event and a good crowd assembled
to watch the proceedings.
Jim Montgomery was the Elks
coordinator for the event. Cliff
Lunn, phys-ed teacher from
Bowling Green, had charge of the
shooting and registering. Several of
the Elks gave of their time to help
make the event.a success. Principal
Leon Sharp of Hardee Junior High
and his staff are to be thanked for
ensuring all was in readiness for the
competition.
10 YEARS AGO
Events Kick Off Holiday Season:
This, the first full weekend of
December, will kick off the
Christmas season in Hardee County
in a big way. There are enough hol-
iday happenings planned for
Saturday to make even a Scrooge

say, "Ho Ho Ho!"
Starting it all is the Wauchula
Junior Woman's Club's annual Arts
and Crafts Show and Sale, follow-
ing that will be Cracker Main
Street's "Old Style Cracker Supper"
and capping the day will be the
Chamber of Commerce's annual
Christmas parade.
Two-Year-Old Is Little Miss
Tampa: Dana Douglas, daughter of
Carl Jr. and Lisa Douglas of
Wauchula, was named Little Miss
Tampa on Nov. 16 and will partici-
pate in Tampa's annual Christmas
Parade this weekend.
Wednesday's Musicale's Annual
Christmas Program Planned: Next
Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Wednes-
day Musicale will present its annu-
al Christmas program for members
and guests, beginning at 4 p.m.
The special Christmas program
will be held at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints on
Hanchey Road, west of Wauchula.
The program will feature an
organ/piano duet, a vocal solo, a
vocal trio, several selections from
the club chorus and a sing-a-long of
favorite holiday music.

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used toys for the underprivileged
children of the county. The old toys
collected will be repaired and paint-
ed at the fire department.
Anyone having surplus toys
around the house is asked to bring
them in to the fire department. They
will be distributed all throughout
the county for Christmas.

Junior Women Sponsor Movies:
Memberships are now available to
the Semi-Art Theater. This is a pro-
ject the Juniors have undertaken to
bring some good movies to the peo-
ple of Hardee County who appreci-
ate the better things in life
It will consist of a series of six
selections shown once a month on
the second Thursday of each month.
Membership dues for the entire
series are $3, so don't hesitate
because they are going fast. The
first selection presents Katharine
Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi in
"Summertime."
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Hoop 'Cats Take 2 Of 3

Dec. 07 Girls Weightlifting LaBelle Away 4:00 p.m.
HJHS Basketball Avon Park Away 5:30/6:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Lake Region HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer Sebring HOME 6:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer Sebring HOME 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 08 Girls Soccer Palmetto HOME 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball Frostproof HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Frostproof Away 6/7:30 p.m.
SDec. 11 HJHS Basketball Sebring HOME 5:30/6:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Palmetto HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12 Girls Weightlifting Tri-Meet HOME 4:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball Palmetto Away 6/7:30 p.m
SBoys Basketball Lakeland Away 6/7:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer Avon Park HOME 6:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer Avon Park HOME 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 13 Boys Soccer Bayshore HOME 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 14 Girls Weightlifting Dual Meet HOME 4:00 p.m.
SHJHS Basketball Hill-Gustat HOME 5:30/6:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer DeSoto HOME 6:00 p.m.
; Girls Basketball Lake Placid HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Booker -Away '6/7:30 p.m.
Dec. 15 Girls Basketball Booker HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
-Girls Soccer Fort Meade HOME 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 Boys Soccer Fort Meade HOME 7:00 p m
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GAMES '
Card games this week were a lit-
tle sparse as far as people "\ent.
With the Thanksgiling holiday\
many of, the players \ere aiva\.
Pokeno's lucky\ "inner \\as Shirley
Hyde. Of the four playing t\wo
games of Phase 10. Thelma
LeBright \on one and Charlotte
Longueuil the other.
POT LUCK
This seems to be a week of firsts.
We held our first potluck on
Wednesday. No\. 29. whichh was
enjoyed by 50 folks. It \was full of
good food. no great food as usual,
fun and fellowship. Lots of catch-
ing up and smiles galore.
Just heard our ."Walkers" \ ill
start next \\eek. Every morning,
folks. Get on out.there. Speaking of
getting out, don't forget horseshoes
every Monday and Thursday at
10:30 a.m. and shuffleboard e'ery
Friday at I p.m. Let's get some
tournaments going. Be sure to
check 'our calendars so you don't
miss anything. There is also a cal-
endar board in the Rec Hall \\ith
updates to the printed ones. Until
ne\t time. be happy. be healthy.
have fun Inez.

We're happy to see Pat, Ben and
'Dale Bohnett back from their emer-
gency trip to Michigan. This means
iPat's dad is doing well. The park
[has only t\o or three sites empty
noi and we are starting on the right
foot. Speaking of feet however, our
walking group has not started up
\et. I am sure it %ill soon But the
.exercise group is going strong. So
are unplanned nightly games in the
:,Rec Hall. don't forget crafts on
Thursday starting at 1 p.m.

THANKSGIVING DINNER
We held our annual
Thanksgiving Dinner in the Rec
Hall. There is much to be thankful
,for, including those \ ho worked to
:make the day festive for us. Fred
and Joni Branham and Joanne Bra\
cooked the turkeys. Charles West
and Forrest Grooms did a fantastic
job car ing. Fred and Alberta
Marsh baked the hams as \well as
car ing them. The acti'. t commit-
tee set the whole thing up and got
the "ball rolling." Those that
cleaned up '%ere great, too. Seems
.like just about everyone was
involved in some wa~. There were
:64 hungry people that came into the
Rec Hall who weren't hungry when
they left.

MUSIC
Sunday, Nov. 26, we held our
first music for the season. We had a
,good group, especially for the first
|session. There were 12 musicians
with varied styles of solos. Those
!of us listening numbered 73. It was
good to ha% e a little visit with win-
ter friends and catch up on summer
happenings. Our 50/50 had four
'winners who were Pat Perreault,
Charles Steagall, Alan Law and
Eddie Philips. The merchant certifi-

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Martin. Bill LeBricht and Gordon
Breedlove, who received tiso. Be
sure tojoin us on Sunda s at 2 p.m.

BINGO
Yes, bingo \\as held following
the Thanksgit ing Dinner, Nov. 23.
Claude Longueuil did a good job of
calling bingo by himself. Bill
LeBright was not there as he and
Thelma went south to Dav ie to
spend Thanksgi ing \ith familN.
There were 22 people playing
bingo that evening. The jackpot
\\as won b. Rita CIde, the jar by
Florence Nadeau. the 50/50 by Joan
Ne\ ton Those recei ing merchant
certificates were Charlotte
Longueuil. Cameron Clide. Joan
Ne\wton and Pat Hymes. On
Tuesday evening. No\. 28. the
bingo players increased to 25. The
luck\ people for the evening \were
Nlarn Lou Katzur \ inning the jar:
Joanne Bra\. Joan Newton. Rita
ClIde. Mark Herman and Anita
Albert received merchant cerifi-
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
It was a long, long week.
Hardee Wildcat hoops ended the
first full week of game's on a bit of
a low note when the DeSoto
Bulldogs fought their way to a 77-
63 win in Arcadia Friday evening.
The 'Cats expand to double-
headers this week when the junior
varsity finally gets in action.
Hardee had been hampered by not
having enough players to field two
teams until the football boys were
available.
This week's games were Tuesday
at home for a visit from Avon Park,;
today (Thursday) greeting Lake
Region and tomorrow at Frost-
proof. Next week's games are
'Monday at home for Palmetto,
Tuesday at Lakeland and Thursday
at Sarasota Booker.
Then. it's off until the Dec. 28-30
'Winter Haven "Big Blue" Tourney.
In 'last week's varsity-only
action, Hardee started Monday
with several players just 72 hours
off the football field. Their pres-
ence made a difference as Hardee
beat Frostproof 61-41 On Tuesday,
Hardee held off a Sebring Blue
Streak rall\ for a 66-62 \ictorv.
Fatigue caught up with those foot-
ball players by Friday night. with a
77-63 loss.
On Monday. the excitement of
' adding experienced players to help
the inside duo of Mark St.Fort and
Arnold Louis, worked its magic'as
the Wildcats ran away with the.
,game in the fourth quarter to win
61-48 o'er the visiting Frostproof
Bulldogs.
Louis topped all scorers \with 19
points, while St. Fort had a season-
low of eight points after scoring 34
in the previous game at Braden

River. Jermaine King, football
wide receiver instrumental in the
four-overtime loss. to Bartow on
Friday night, came onto the basket-
ball court three days later and put
16 points in the hoop, some every
period.
Against Sebring last Tuesday,
Hardee bounded out to a 23-19
advantage after the first quarter and
made it a 37-23 halftime score by
holding the Streaks to just four
points in the.second period. Sebring
mounted a furious in-your-face
rally in the second half, with
Hardee stopping it for the 66-62
win.
St. Fort was tops with 23 points.
but Arnold added 16, Weston
Palmer 11 and King nine points.
Hardee head coach Vance Dickey
and assistants Jonathan Pippkens-
Smith and Tra' is Bone held tryouts
last Wednesday for remaining foot-
ball players who wanted to play on
the varsity or junior ,arsity. Terry
Redden, Postene Louisjeune and
Kierre Cook \were added to \arsity
players Olnel Virgile. Palmer and
King already with the hoop squad
since they had practiced with them
all summer.
The Wildcats had their first offi-
cial full-team practice on Thursday,'
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Sheldon Shine added 21 in the
Bulldog 77-63 win. Only one other
Bulldog scored in double digits.
Greg Summers had a dozen points.
Hardee opened the game on the
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Schedule Of Weekly Services

BOWLINGGREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA WAUCHULA ZOLFO SPRINGS

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.ni. 3:00 p.nm.
Tues Prayer/Bible Study 6 00 p m

CHRISTLSN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. i7 South
Sunday School : '':3a.m.
Morning Worship ...............10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship 6 30 p m
Wed. Discipleship ..............6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mens Prayer 6 00 am.
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. i I 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 I 00 a m
Disciples Train & Choirs.......5:30 p.m.
Evening %\orship 630 pm
Wednesday Praer ..................7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17.-375-2253
Sunday School. 9 -15 a.m.
Morning Worship II 00 a m
Sunday E\ening 6 30 p m
Wednesday Pra)er 30 p m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School ... 9 45 a m
Morning Worship I I.00 a m
'outh Felloship 5 00 pm
Evening Worship 600 p m.
Wed. Bible Study 00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School .. 9 45 a m
Morning Worship I 00 a m
Sunday E\ening 6 00 p m
\\ednesda% Pra,er .. .. 7 00 p m
HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misaj Espanoli Sunda. 7 00 pm

IGLESLA DEL DIOS V'V'O
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo SerD De PredicacionI 1-00 p m
Martes-Estudio Biblico 7 0) p m
Miercoles Esludior luenil 7 00 p m
Jueves Ser De Predicacion 7-00 p m

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

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School '9:30 a.m..
-Morning Service....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Commbnion-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) Pra)er Time 7 00p.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

PRIMER MISON BA UTISTA
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295
Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45:a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Servicio de Predicacin ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico .................:...6:30p.m.
REAL LIFE CHURCH
3365 Sofith US Hwy 17
Morning Service..................... 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Study/Learning ......6:30 p.m.
VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study; Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone Comm.
Sunday School 45 a min
Morning worship. I I 00 a m
Elenin W'orship 00 p m
Wednesday Prayer.i 7)00 p m

NEW' ELIM '
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School '. I : 9:45 a.m.
Worship Sermice II 00 a m
Sunday, Night Worship 6 00 p m
Wednesday Pra)er Time 7 00 p m

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHUiRCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 00 a.m.
Disciples Training 6 1)( p.m.
Evening Worship 600 p.m..
\ednesday Prayer 6 00)p.m

i ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday, School 10lO a m.
Morning Worship II 00 a m
Wednesday Praaer 7 00 p rr

S UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lil) Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 10 00 jam
Morning Worship 11 00 ar m
Evening Worship 6 J0 p m
,Vednesday WANA for Kids 300 p m
Wednesday Pra)er Time 7 00 p m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
SMartin Luther King and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10-00 a m
Enghlshg Serice II 31) a m
General worship p Ser ice I 30 p m
Tuesday Pracer 7 00. p m
Wednesday Ser\ ice 7 00 p m
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH .a
6885 Stale Road 64 East 773-
Sunday School 10 00 a m
Morning \orship 111 0 a m
E\ening Worship 7 00 p m
Wed Eeening Worship 7 00 p m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ae. & Orange St.
773-9678

SBible Stud,
worship p SerITce
e Jdnesda

10 00 am m
11 1 1 a m
7 00 p m

CHUiRCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
SSunday Morning Worship .'.....9:30 a.m.
Sunday) Bible Class 11 30 a m.
Sunday E'ening 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
OFTHE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8t11.Ae. ,
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............1.........11:00 a.mn.
Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night.....................7:30 p.m.
ENDTTME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday Schol 10-00 a.m.
Morning Senr ice I 30 a.m.
Evening Service 7 1) p m
Wed. Bible St.& th Gath 0 p m
Pri. Nighl (Holy Ghost Nighti 7 30 p m

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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...... ............ 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ....................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ....................10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45. a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:.00 a.m.
E'.eniing worship 6 00 p m
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St.- 773-4722
Escuela Doimnical 9 45 a.m.
SLl\ icio dc Adoracior 10100 a.m.
Piedicacion II 31) a.m.
Esiudio Biblie, lleicoles 7 _.0 a m
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 \. Louisiana St. 773-9243
'SUNDAY: : .
Children s Prcgiammimn
10. 12ih grade i 0 30 110 30 a.i.
Adull Bible Studl', ) 30-1 iI 30 a m
Horship Ser ice 10 45 a m

Dinner 5 30 p.m.
PreK/i3'-4 i olds Class,
iLil'KIr'Sionshime Singei 6 3i-S 01il p InT
Jam Team 3(0-7 15 pr m
K-5th Kid. W\crld Groupi. S' 15- 00 p 11
6- 121h Grade iOasi i -0 30-. Oi. p I
Aduli Bitlc Stud% 6 30.(- i..i pm
FIRST CHiRCH OF
THIE NAZ\RENE
511 \\. Paliietto St.
Sunday School 0 I la.m.
Morning Ser\ice II 1.10 a.m.
E\ening worshipi p 0 I00pIm p
%edndresda p Pjra' r '1.1 P in
FIRST MllSSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Marlin Luther King .%e.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a:m:
Morning Scr'. ice II i an
Eening Worship 0 00 .p In
Tue loo[h lini-i., Acecing.
Bible Stud, .......6:00 p;m
Ved Pra.,cr'Bible StuJ' .......7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CLRHRCH
'207 N. Sesenlh A'e. 773-4267
Sunday School 945 a m
Traditional Sunday W'orship II I00 a m
Casual Sunday W'orshp 6 00 p m
Tuesday Bible Stud\ 10 (0 a.m.
WednesdaI, Actim ties 0 00 p.m.

FLORID.VS FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHUIRCHI
1397 South Florida \,enue 773-9386.
Sunday, School "' 00 a.m.'
Sunday> Mlorninrg Worship ......10:45 a.m.
Evening \\Wiohip (. 1:1 p mI
Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m.
\\'ednesda, Familk MiniiitrieLs I. p m.
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecoslal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Ser. ice I1 1.11.1 a m
Evening Worship 1 011 p ni
\iednesda% Seri ice 1: p in
HEARTLA-ND
COMMUlNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-65110'
Coffee. Donuis l'ij m
Sunday Scho,.l C 3iiI a m
Worship 10 30 a rI
Wed Night Dinnei 0 00) p.m.'
\ed Bod\builder Adull CI
Crus.ioad. & L.;htiho:u', lin r' 00p.m.

S IGLESIA DE DIOS
S PENTECOSTAL, M.i.
903, E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
SPastor: Reinaldo Ortiz
lartes 7 310 9:00 p.m.
Viernes' 7:30 9:00 p.m:
Donringo.......:....11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL.
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHO\A1H'S WITNESSES ENL ISH
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. 7thAve.
Wauchula, FL

LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service.....................11:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ............:......7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (lst & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
SSunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service. .....4:00 pm.
Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study 0" O p m
NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning \iWorship 11 00 na
Dii[cipleship Traininm (1 0 p in
E.cning Worship 00 p n
\\cdneJda, Supper 5 '1. p in
\\cdniJ.da, Prjicir 6 45 p m
OAK GRO\E BAPfI STCHURCH
43510 W Main St. 735-0321.
.. Sundlj', Sc'hl: 09:45 a'm.
Morning Worship ................:...1 1:00 a.m.
EL- ninr \\.:r hip '1.11 0 p m
\\ednesJa, Bible Study............6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
1" & 3" Sun. Communion ....:.10:00 a.m.,
2 4' Sun D\ine worshipp 1000am
Bible Stud) II 15 a m
*' Fellowship each Sunda) after ser\ ice

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday SchOol 0"30 am
\\ursip Ser' ice I1I 10 a m
\Jed E'ening Pi \er 1 00 p m
REAL LIFE CHURCH
3365 North US Hw~ 17
Morning Ser'i 10 30 ani
\\cdnesday Stud.,ILearning 6 30 p m
Rl\ ER\ IE\ HEIGHTS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Program \WZZS Sundajs9 00 a m
"Sund., SJchool 101 m
Morning W\orship 11 00 ai m
E.ening \worship 00 pm
\\'ednesda', Praier .. 7 00 pm

HL HARESllINIST%,Y.
. 1.- .1 N ...
1337 Hw.. 17 South. Wauchula
Suindj, School 10 00 a m
MNorning Worship. II i0 a m
E.-ening Serice 6 00 p r
\\edneida, SerT ice '00 p mr
ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 91h A'e. 773-6418'
Sundj, 9 00( a m
SHoly Da.

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Sjturdar, Ma.s i Englishi 5 0) pm .
Spanish I 30 pm
SSunrji,.i iSpanishi 7 01 J m
I Engilisl "0 a m
iSpanish II 11 a m
i Creole i I 01i pm. .
Da:I, Mlass in Enli-h S 30 a m

SE\VENTIl DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. IlIh A'e. 773-9927
Sabbiah School 0.30a.m.
Morning \\ur;hip II 0) a m
TJe Pra.,er Nleiung 7 00 p m.
SOLTIHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 5. 10th AMe. 773-4368
Sunday School 9 45 a m
Morning \-.oiship I I 00 a m
E' enir, \ Worhip 6 100pm
Wednesd.; PIa je 00 Ijpm

SPIRIT \\ IND 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.
SundaJ School ...... 10:00 a.m. i .;
,lMoianrii \Worship .. : 1130 a.m.
E. erin; \W'orshi. ..,..: 7:00 p.m.
Tute Bible S.id, & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Fiu.J Piier Sei',ce .':7 :00p.m.

V AL..CHULH CHUkRCH OF GOD
,1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School .: .. ....... 10:00 a,m.
Morning Worship ......... 11:15 a.m.
Eening Worship ..... 6:00 p.m.
WeJ Nignl Fam Training ....7:30 p.m.
Thurs '\ouih Bible SIudy .... 7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Worship..',..... 7:30 p.m.

Hlow wonderful to relax by a bright fire after being outside in th(
cold! Relief runs through your body in a soothing rush as the
warmth envelopes you with open arms...a welcome respite from thq
frigid, biting air.
Our spirit needs warmth and light just as much as our bod.
does. We need a source of soothing, spiritual warmth to relieve th
chill of life's disappointments and hurt feelings. 'Is here
such a place of comfort?
God is our source of spiritual warmth. Psalm
18:28 says, "You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God li
turns my darkness into light." Visit your a'
House of Worship each week. There, in an
atmosphere of welcoming love and you can i
rest in the spiritual comfort of His arms.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Malachi Luke John John Isaiah Isalah Isaiah
3:1-4 3:1-20 3:1-21 3:22-36 11:1-9 12:1-6 35;1-19~
C5. acgr i. : F'.' BaSI, .i -... Afs. S. n

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WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School ...... ..... 10:00 a.m.
Church .................. 10:00.a.m .
Youth Service .............. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Service ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service..........7:30 p.m.
WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd.
Sunday School .......... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship '. .........7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer. .:. .. .... 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship ...........7:30 p.m.
Saturday Xorship .......... 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Aye.
Sunday School ...... ..... .10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .. .. 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child: Church ..... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship :.......... 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study .. ..... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ...........7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service............ 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service .... ... 6:00 p.m..
\\edne.day Service'........:. ::00 p.m.-.
\\ednesdal Youth Service,... .7:00 p.m..

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

COMMUNITY WESL E A N CHURCH
Gardner
Sunday School .... 10:00 a.m.
Morning \ orship .......... 11:00 a.m.
E\eng Wiorship ...... .... 7:00 p.m.
\\ednesda) Sre ice..... .7:00 p.m.

CRE%%SN1LLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHUiRCH
8251 Cresiille Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor- 773-6657
Sunday, School .' . ) .45 a IT
Morning Worship .... ...110 a m
Eerning \\'onhip :: ..... 700p.m:
\ednesda', Pra\er .......... 700 p.m.

E\1NGELISTIC HOLINESS
CHURCH INC.
Corner of 6th and Hickor.
Sunday, School 10 00 a.m.
Morning W'or;hip II Oi0 a.m.
E\ening Worship ~ 00 p.m.
\\ednesday 30 p n

FIRSTUNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of 61h & Suwanee 735-0114
Bible Stud'i 1 00 a.m.
Worship Service.' ....... 11:00 a.m.
SGARDNER 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.

.MARANATFHI BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Sie'e Roberts Special
& O'endine Rds. 735-2524 735-0989
SundaN School .. :.. .... 10:00 a.m.
Worship ............ 11:00 a.m..
SE nening . .'. .6:00 p.m.
\ Wed Bible & Prayer Meet..'.. 7:00 p.m.
NEW VISION WORSHIP CENTER
64,E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586
Morning worshipp ......... 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.

F'.

L,

SEEDS
FROM
THE
SOWER'

Michael A. Guido

felner, Georgia

Remember playing hid'-s a
seek as a child?
Remember hiding and waiting"
Remember saying to yourself'
"I hope they're still seeking"'
Then to find the others werd
called home. :..
And there you were-waiting to
be found. But no one.wag
seeking.
That was an .awful, feeling,
,wasn't it?
You're older now. But you're
still playing hide-and-seek. You're
hiding from the Lord. But He says<
"The Son of Man is come to seel
and to save."
He has come to you'. He love
you. Turn around,, and you'll find
yourself in .His arms-safe and'
secure.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAITH TEMPLE
Oak Street
Sunday Worship ........... 10 00 a m
Evening Worship ........... 7 00 pm ,
Tuesday Worship ........... 7 30 p m
Thursday Worship ........... : 7 30 p m ;
Saturday Worship....... ... 7:30 p m
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:30 p m
5th Sunday. .......... .. 6:00 p.m. ;

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 pm

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY <
BAPTIST CHURCH '
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School .. ... .. ... .9:30 a m
Morning \\ors.hp . 11 a.m.
\\ed Pra,er erS r'. ce ....... 7:00 p ti

SAN ALFONSO IMSSION :
3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domringo, Mlia en E:pnol 10 30 a m
Contfsione_ 10 00 a m
Doctrina. ..... .... .. I. 11.30,a.m.

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00am im
Servicio .......... ... l11:00 3 m i
Pioneer Club................ 30 pm
Servicio de la Noche.. .... 7 00 p m
Micrccule. NMhlienda ...... ..600 p m I:
Servicio.:. ............... 00 p m
Sabjdo Llga de Jo"cen"e .; 5 00 p m

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ZOLFO
320E.-hSt. 735-1200
Sunday Schuol 1000 a m
Morning Wor hip II 00 a m
Training LInionn 5 00 p m
E'eninrg Worship 0 00 p m
\\edneidaj Plj.,cr 7 00 p m

December 7, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 3C

NWES Health & Safety Fair Promotes 'Fit Body & Mind'

COURTESY PHOTOS
For the first time, a Health and Safety Fair was held at North Wauchula Elementary School. Steve
Rogers was on hand to discuss the dangers of smoking and the ingredients of cigarettes.

These NWES students were among the 350 who participated in the event that will soon become
an annual affair. Here, they are playing games that encourage fitness, provided by the Health
Department.

Students from the South Florida Community College dental hygiene program demonstrated prop-
er brushing. They were one of the 18 local organizations and businesses that set up booths to
instruct the elementary students.

JoAnn Windham and Sophia Delgado of the Health Department use their displays topoint out the
amount of fat in everyday foods that kids like to eat.

Hardee County Fire-Rescue, always a crowd favorite among elementary students, allowed young-
sters to explore a real fire truck.

Peace River Electric Cooperative employee Marty Gainous shows students what happens when
a hot dog touches an electrical wire.

'ky the Dalmatian dances the macarena with students in the playground.

II'The cafeteria workers provided the students with healthy snacA

The most points scored by a single player in an NAbsebl
06ine is 100, by Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors, on
Marrch 2,19062.

Four Corners Mine workers display.eveiail pieces o~f sat~i eeruipm'eni that they use ifi-the WoOrk-
place.

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nizations that set up booths,ijid passed out information anrd goo'die's to students.
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photogral~fis. st thd' left foot on the ground first on getting out of bed. .

4C The Herald-Advocate, December 7, 2006

Book Review
By Spessard Stone

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COURTESY PHOTO
Bradley Brewer, -10, son of Bobby and Susan Brewer of
Wauchula, recently shot his first wild hog while hunting with his
dad on private land in western Hardee County. Bradley is a fifth
grade student in Miss Lois Redding's class at North Wauchula
Elementary School.

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This week I am sharing another one of April Morely's e mails from her
Semester At Sea experiences in India.
"India was supposed to have a lasting effect and touch our heart more
than any other country on this trip. I wanted to see the real India, but I am
not sure I did that, maybe because I have encountered so much poverty
already.
"My roommate told me a good metaphor. She said there were three
blind men who wanted to know what an elephant looked like. One went up
and touched the trunk of the elephant and said it felt like a tree. Then anoth-
er touched the foot and said it was big like a horse. Then the third blind man
touched the elephant's tail and said it was like a snake. Every part was the
elephant, but each person touched only a small piece and thought it wsas
what ah elephant really looked like.
"I think my experience in India was like that. It was spontaneous and
adventurous. I had the best time in my life, but I'm not sure it sas the real
India I signed up for something called the Art of Living Dakshinachitra and
because it was so highly recommended. It was to be Yoga and meditation,
but it would have turned out to be about 20 minutes of Yoga and 8 hours of
rreditation.
"Now I can make soooooouuoommmm .. soooooouuoommmm ...
soooooouuoommmm ... until I am high on oxygen and falling asleep. After
the first few hours of sooooouuuummmms and falling asleep on a pad in a
non-air-conditioned room, showering with a spout, a bucket and a small cup
and eating off a banana leaf. Indian st)le, while bats flew around the room
I decided I had enough mediation for a lifetime. We left a not too happy
meditation teacher.
"An hour later we were back in Chennal eating off another banana leaf
and gulping water to quench the flame in my mouth from all spicN items on
the Indian menu.'When my alarm went off the next morning I thought I
would miss m. plane because I couldn't get too far from the "Indian Style
Toilet"' which as just a hole in the ground like I had encountered for mo.t
'of mN trip. The\ called my condition "Delhi Bells."
-"We took a five-hour taxi ride on our way to Agra to see the one thing
in India Nou can't leave India without seeing and that is the Taj lMaial. We
saw it at sunrise, and it was the most touching experience I have eser had.
It was built as a tribute to the \wife of an emperor who died, so after her
death he wanted to build something to express his love for her and he sure
did.
"It w would take hours and pages to full\ describe India. It was an expe-,
Tience of a lifetime, and I am still glow ing but can't understand why. I only
hope it continues.
"The Semester at Sea has been a changing experience to help me
understand how to deal with viewing poverty and disadvantages of other
.people and where my place is to help.'There are more than a billion people
in India, and it is going to take more than buying a silk scarf to help."

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Contact Amy Brown or Nancy Davis
: At The Herald Advocate

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. 276

YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2000

Description of Property:
Lots 34, 35, and 36, Vista del Sol Subdivision, a sub-
division in Section 17, Township 33 South. Range 25.
east.

SUBJECT TO COVENANTS,RESERVATIONS, REST-
RICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. RECOR- -
DED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA

AS RECORDED IN BOOK: 272 PAGE: 847

Name in which assessed: UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH INC.

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 20th day of DECEMBER, 2006, at 11:00
a.m.

Dated this 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2006. .

B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C. Albritton
Deputy Clerk 11:16-12:7c

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OF FLORIDA, 1917-1972
"The Supreme Court.Of Florida, 1917-1972" by Walter W. Sanley II,
professor of business administration at Florida State University, and Canter
Brown Ti special assistant and counsel to the president and professor of
history at Fort Valley State University in Georgia, continues the history of
the Supreme Court of Florida, which began with the 1997 publication of
'The Supreme Court Of Florida And Its Predecessor Courts, 1821-1917."
"The Supreme Court" is divided into five periods, which describes and
analyzes the development of Florida's Supreme Court from rural Southern
obscurity to a modem dynamic court The authors chronicle .ot pnly:the
court's relevant cases, including biographical sketches of the jurists, but
also provide a historical overlay of the state. Thus, we are introduced to not
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into a modern urban state.
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by a roller coaster of fortune from lethargy to boom and bust, which pre-
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ranging from balancing patriotic support with states right in World War I,
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beverage regulation, corporate and labor, aw, elections laws and women's
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postwar boom, which transformed Florida into an urbanized air-condi-
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talented veterans, educated b\ the GI Bill. Cases involving consumerism.
the environment, labor law, the state bar. local government powers, civil
rights and right to counsel are examined.
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rights era with the political leaders as diverse as Leroy Collins to Farris
Broan to Haydon BurnsCases summarized include race and relations, leg-
islative reapportionment and redistricting, religion in public schools, the
right to counsel in Gideon v. Wain\wright and \women's rights.
Part Five. "The Realization of Reform. ,1964-1972." presents the eco-
nomic, social and political transformation of the state, exemplified b. the
vision of Wall Disne.. reapportionment. the advent of a ablee two-party
system. constitutional reu\sion and the Government in the Sunshine Law.
Cases cited included those involving consumer protection, environmental
protection, labor la%\. local government law\. the right to counsel, speeds
trial, transportation and \women's rights.
"The Supreme Court Of Florida. 1917-1972" is a masterful compendi-
um of the court. which h \sll appeal to the lasw yer and lanman. It contains 448
pages. with contents. 25 illustrations, preface and acknow ledgments. notes.
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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:

COUNTY
Dec. 3, Angela Kay Proctor, 34, of 1436 Lisa Drive, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with trespass in an orange
grove, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. At the
jail, she was detained on DeSoto County warrants charging her with grand
theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an altered or ;frged
certificate/title.
Dec. 3, Armando Lucas Lopez, 24, of 412-B Armour Ave.,
Auburndale, was arrested by Sgt. Larry .Benavides and charged with no
valid license and DUI.
Dec. 3, criminal mischief on SR 64 and a burglary on Old Bradenton
'Road were reported.

Dec. 2, Obeymar Aguilar Aguilar, 26, of West Palmetto St., Waucuila,
was arrested by Sgt. Larry Benavides and charged with retail theft. ;
Dec. 2, Jesus Lopez, 43, of 1838 Reif Road, Wauchula, was arrested by
Dep. Todd Souther and charged with disorderly intoxication and resisting
arrest without violence. He was detained on a capias alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of no valid license.
Dec. 2, a business burglary on U.S. 17 South, a vehicle stolen on SR
'64 East and thefts at East Main Street and U.S. 17 North were reported.

Dec. 1, Zolly Allen Ziglar, 28, of 348 Hill St., Bowling Green, was,
;'arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged with possession of cocaine. dri-
-ving with knowledge of a suspended license and no registration.
* Dec. 1, burglary of a conveyance on Riverside Drive was reported.'

S Nov. 30, Greg Boyd Schock, 48, of 401 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was
arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with three counts
:;trafficking in methamphetamine, three counts possession of methampheta-
;:mine within intent to sell, two counts sale of methamphetamine withinn
'1,000 feet of a day care center and five counts possession of drug para-
.phernalia.
Nov. 30, Kevin Dwayne Wingate, 30, of 1508 Peavy Court, Lakeland,
;was arrested by Dep. Jerry Rutledge on a warrant charging him w ith viola-
:tion of community control house arrest (original charge felonN fleeing orr
,attempting to flee a law enforcement officer).
Nov. 30, a residential burglary on East County Line Road and a theft
.on West County Line Road were reported., ;;

Nov. 29, a vehicle was reported stolen on Osprey Lane.

Nov. 28, Thomas D. Woodworth, 56. of 2311 Weber St.. Lakeland, was
; ,;-arrested by Det. Clay Nicholson and Dep. Julie Bridges on a Pinellas
:-County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of unlicensed
,' roofing.
S Nov. 28, Dawn Lynn Carter, 31, of 826 Boyd Cowan Road. Wauchula.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
S CIVIL DIVISION
Case No. 25-2005-CA-000347
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
'REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Svs.
:JESUS L. NARANJO; HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; SECRETARY
'.OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; ANITA
:.NARANJO; JOHN DOE; JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS)
IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendants. /
AMENDED RE-NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Motion' and Amended Order
Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date
dated the 27th day of November, 2006,
and entered in Case No. 25-2005-CA-
000347, of the Circuit Court of the
10TH Judicial Circuit in and for
Hardee County, Florida, wherein
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-
TRATION SYSTEMS, INC. is the
Plaintiff and JESUS L. NARANJO;
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SECRE-
TARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; ANITA NARANJO;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the high-
est and best bidder for cash at the AT
NORTH FRONT DOOR OF COURT-
HOUSE at the Hardee County
Courthouse, in WAUCHULA, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 13t" day of
December, 2006, the following
described property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 1, LESS THE NORTH 86.25
FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 10 OF
PACKER'S ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 93, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-
EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE
SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE
PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE
OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE
SALE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
disabled person who, because of their
disabilities, need special accommo-
dation to participate in this proceed-
ing should contact the ADA
Coordinator at 417 W. Main Street,
Wauchula, FL 33873 or Telephone
Voice (941) 773-4174 prior to such
proceeding.
Dated this 27"' day of Nov., 2006.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: Connie Coker i
Deputy Clerk'
11:30-12:7c

was arrested on a Polk County warrant charging her with violation of pro-
bation (original charge possession of marijuana).
Nov. 28,rNorman Rivers, 38, of 670 Baker St., Wauchula, was arrest-
ed on a Polk County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge
of resisting: arrest without violence.
Nov. 28, Marcel Louis Melton, 23, of 694 Honeysuckle St., Wauchula,
was arrested on Polk County warrants alleging failure to appear in court on
charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nov. 28, Lendy May Graham, 41, of 630 Snell St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy on a charge of non-support.
S Nov. 28, thefts on U.S. 17 North and on U.S. 17 South were reported.

Nov. 27, Rudy Lee Lopez, 20, of 2188 Ralph Smith Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy and charged with domestic battery.
Nov. 27, Bernardo Estrella Vuerrta, 27, of Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with posses-
,sion of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no valid
license. He was detained on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on
a charge of no valid license.
Nov. 27, criminal mischief on Peace River Woods Road, a tag stolen in
Wauchula Hills and a vehicle stolen on Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue
were reported.
WAUCHULA
Dec. 3, Ladislado Rodriguez Lopez, 55, of 1520 Hudson Ave.,
SWauchula, was arrested by Cpl. Gabriel Garza on a capias alleging failure
to pay a fine on a conviction for retail theft.
Dec. 3, Frank Francisco Moreno, 38, of 756 LaPlaya Dr., Wauchula,
was arrested by Cpl. Gabriel Garza and charged with grand theft auto, DUI
and driving with knowledge of a suspended license.
Dec. 3, Sergio Gabriel Benavidez, 29, of 2746 Greenleaf Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Robert Spencer and charged with grand
Theft, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting
a merchant. He was detained on capiases alleging failure to appear in court
on charges of grand theft, two counts petit theft and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Dec. 3, Antonio Perez Aguilar, 27, of 2493 Pine Cone Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Cpl. Matthew Whailey and charged with DUI and no valid
license.!
Dec. 3, thefts on North Seventh Avenue and U.S. 17 South were
reported.' '

Dec. 2, a vehicle was reported stolen on Louisiana Street.

Dec. 1, Tomas Candido Meija,'28, of 206 W. Palmetto St., Wauchula,
Swas arrested by Cpl. Gabriel Garza and charged with disorderly intoxica-
Stion. ,;
SDec. 1, a theft on West Palmetto Street was reported.

' NoV.'30. criminal mischief on Eason Drive was reported.

Nov. :9, Le.ter White, 53, of 815 E. Fifth AXe., Zolfo Springs. and
Fatema Renee Mariner, 27. of 1542 Lincoln St. Wauchula. \ere arrested

December 7, 2006, The Herald-Advocate 5C
Nov. 28, a theft on West Main Street and a fight on U.S. 17 South
were reported.

Nov. 27, a vehicle was reported stolen on Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue.

BOWLING GREEN
Dec. 3, Jose Valencia Zamora, 52, of 4621 Dixiana Dr., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with domestic bat-
tery.

Dec. 2, Elias Valdez, 39, of 1525 Valdez Lane, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and sheriff's Dep. Jamie Wright on war-
rants charging him with violation of probation (original charges possession
of methamphetamine and possession of equipment and animals for fight-
ing.

Dec. 1, Paula Ellis, 34, of 837 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, and
Ronnie Tyrone Baker, 38, of 5116 Dixiana Dr., Bowling Green, were arrest-
ed by Chief John Scheel. Ellis was detained on a warrant charging her with
violation of probation (original charge petit theft) and Baker was detained
on a warrant charging him with violation of parole.

Nov. 30, Sara Christine Giddens, 37, of 8419 U.S. 17 N., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Scott Grace and charged with driving with knowledge
of a suspended license and five counts possession of a controlled substance
without a prescription.

Nov, 29, Felix Alamia II, 23, of 4645 Church Ave., Bowling Green,
'was arrested by Ofc. Scott Grace and charged with possession of marijua-
na.
No0. 29. James Edward Daniels Jr., 48, of 801 S. Seminole Ave., Fort
Meade. '%as arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged With possession
of marUuana w ith intnttto sell, possession of marijuana, possession of drug
paraphernalia. possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, habitual dri,
ving while license suspended and expired tag.
Nov. 29, Kevin Michael Sabia, 19, of 604 East Mill Run, Bradenton,
was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI.

Nov. 28, Cedric-David Williams, 27, of 3105 Madulla Road, Plant City,
was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of mari-
juana and possession of drug'paraphernalia.

Nov. 27, criminal mischief on U.S. 17 North was reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
SDec. 3, Mel Leroy Copenhaven, 56, of 189 Kathy Sue Court, Fort
Meade. as arrested by. Ofc. James Cunha and charged with DUI and two
counts DUI \ ith property damage.
Dec. 3, criminal mischief on SR 64 West was reported.

Dec. 2, a theft on Blue Bird Lane \was reported.

by Cpl. Matthew\ Whatley and each charged \with possession of cocaine
and possession of drug paraphernalia Dec. 1, Law\rence Arthur Fa les. 52, of 77 Cherokee St., Sebring. was
No%. 29. criminal mischief on Illinois Aenue \\as reported. arrested b3 Ofc. Oscar Diaz and charged with DUI.

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Courtouse epor

COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licenses
were issued recently in the office
of the county court:
Tommy Lee Parker, 36, Zolfo
Springs, and Sandra Kay Craig, 40,
Zolfo Springs.
Jeffrey A. Smith, 38, Wauchula,
and Elizabeth D. Johnston, 42,
.Wauchula.
Brian Keith Staton, 37, Wau-
chula, and Jennifer Lee Newman,
33, Wauchula.
Charles Eugene Derringer III, 21,
Bowling Green, and Brandie Shae
Craig,,18, Bowling Green.
Rockie Allen Kitchens, 59, Wau-
chula, and Regina L. Carte, 49,
Wauchula.

The following small claims
Cases were disposed of recently by
I the county judge:
Financial Independence Services
'Co. vs. Maria Capetillo, amended
default judgment.
,. Capital One Bank vs. Jose
NVentura, default judgment.
Capital One Bank vs. William J.
iKlenworthy, default judgment.
;,iAsset Acceptance LLC vs.
Andrea Paige McCumber and
Da\ id S. McCumber, default judg-
ment.

SThe following misdemeanor
i cases were disposed of recently in
-county court:
German Antonio. petit theft, adju-
dication \withheld, 20 days in jail
with credit for time served (CTS),
'$315 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $1.81 restitu-
tion.
SJoen Chavez, battery, transferred
: to pretrial intervention program.
SMario Jaramillo Colin, trespass,
::adjudication withheld, stay off
; property, $315 fine and court costs,
,' $50 investigative costs.
Edgar Reyes Cruz, trespass;adju-
, dication withheld, -stay. off property,
S$3 15 fine and court costs, $50
Investigative costs.
SJoel Armand David, possession of
drug. paraphernalia, ,time served,
$315 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees and $60 inves-s
/ tigatile costs placed on lien.,; .
e Meliton Gabriel-Lopez. disorder-;
, ly intoxication, 10 days, CTS and
.concurrent, $315 fine 'and court
',costs.and $100 public defender fees
placed on lien: violationn of proba-
tion (original charges trespass and
' disorderly intoxication ), probation.
Sre\oked, 90 days, concurrent and.
:-CTS. outstanding fines and fees
:-placed on lien., "' 4 li, li' I'
Arturo Gonzalez, trespass, stay
Soff property. -$315 fine and court
costs, $50 investigative costs.
Alaberto Herrera Gonzega, dis-
*orderly intoxication, adjudication
Withheld, 20 days CTS, $315 fine
and court costs; $90 public defend-
,,er fees, $50 investigative costs; dis-
'orderly intoxication and resisting
arrest without force, time, served,
$315 fine and court costs, $60
investigative costs.
Arthur Paul Lippert, retail theft
S-amended to petit theft. $315 fine
and court costs, $100public defend-
er fees. $60 investigative costs.
a Steyen Garza Maldonado, giving
a false" name to a law enforcement
officer and panhandling. 20 days
CTS; $315 fine and courtcodsts and
$100 public defender fees placed
Ion lien. '
SEiqcD. McClain, giving a false
ID to a law enforcement officer and
': resisting arrest without force, pro-
bation 12 months (concurrent with
'traffic' 'court'sentence), letter of
'apology, $315 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
investigative costs.
Euseflo Quetzal-Cualeco. tres-
, pass. adjudication withheld, stay
off property. $315 fine and court
costs, $50 investigative costs.
i, JoefReyes, trespass, adjudication
,.withheld, stay off property, $315
; fine and court costs, $50 investiga-
,'tive costs. .
' Ernesto Romero, disorderly
,'intoxication, time served, 1$250
court costs.
i Panfilo Salgado, domestic bat-
:- tery reduced to disorderly con-
'duct, time served, probation six
months,. no contact with victim,
, four-hour 'domestic violence class,
$31'5 fine and court costs, $100
public: defender fees, $50 investiga-
Stive'costs.
Modesto Armenta Vargas, disor-
',derly intoxication and violation of
open container law, adjudication
"withheld, time served, $315 fine

and court costs, $60 investigative
costs.
Miguel Zurita, giving a false
name to a law enforcement officer,
12 months probation, $315 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
fees, $50 investigative costs, 10
hours community service.
Catarino Dario Borgas, trespass
in an occupied structure, estreated.
bond.
Aurelio Garcia, attempting to
take deer by light and gun, $471.50
fine and court costs, $40 public
defender fee, $20 .investigative
costs, $100 gun recovery.
Richard Lee Hines, battery, adju-
dication withheld, probation 12
months, four-hour domestic vio-
lence class, $667 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$50 investigative costs.
Cynthia Carol Howell, domestic
battery, probation 12 months, inpa-
tient treatment, no contact with vic-
tim, $667 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees and $60 inves-
tigative costs placed on lien.
Sebastian Juarez Jr., violation of
a domestic violence injunction.for
protection, not prosecuted.
Jeffrey Michael Lea, resisting
arrest without violence, time
served, $315 fine and court costs
and $100 public defender fees
'placed on lien.
Jason Michael Lopez, possession
of marijuana' amended to pos-
session of drug paraphernalia. 20:
days CTS, $315 fine and court
costs and $100 public defender fees
placed on lien.
Reynaldb Raul Martinez, tres-
passing other than a structure and
petit theft, 10 days CTS, no contact
with victim; $315 fine and court
costs, $100 public, defender fees,
$50 investigative costs, $113 resti-
tution."
Kevin Deon Morris. petit theft
and resisting an officer % without \ io-
lence, $315 fine and court costs and
$100 public defender fees on each,
charge and all placed on lien.
Douglas Ra)mond Richardson,
possession of drug paraphernalia,
12 months probation, evaluation,
warrantless search and seizure,
$315 fine. and court costs, $100-
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 20 hours community ser-
vice.
Jose Luis Sosa, domestic batterN.
riot prosecuted..
Tyler Herbert Tardiff, resisting
arrest without violence and loiter-
ing and prowling, estreated bonds.
Aurelio Garcia Vera Jr.. attempt-
Ing-lo take deer b3y light and'gun,
$471.50 fine and court costs. $40'
public defender fee, '$25 investiga-
SLie costs.
Armando Sanchez. violation of
probation (original charges, two
counts domestic battery), proba-
tion revoked, 90 days CTS, out-
standing fines and fees placed on
lien.
Jennifer Gwen Flores, violation
of, probation (original charge
domestic battery), probation
revoked, 120 days CTS.
Jessica Baker Juarez, possession
of marijuana and possession of.
drug paraphernalia, estreated
bonds.

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.
Miguel Zurita, driving while
license suspended (DWLS) and
attaching tag not assigned, adjudi-
canon withheld, probation six
months, $330 fine and court costs.
Christie Anderson. DWLS, pro-
duced license, jail time suspended,
$330 fine and court costs.
Heather Nicole Atchley. DWLS,
jail time suspended, $330 fine and
court costs, $330 fine and court
costs; 'possession of suspended
license and failure to notify the
Department of Motor Vehicle
Safety of change of address within
20 days, dismissed.
Jennifer Gwen Flores, DUI and
DWLS, time served, 12 months
probation, DUI school, evaluation,
license suspended six months,
. $622.50 fine and court costs, ,$100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 70 hours community ser-
vice.
Louissa Froehlick, DWLS, pro-
duced valid license, jail time sus-
pended, $330 fine and court costs..
Pedro Pineda Gutierrez, DUI and

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DWLS, probation 12 months,
license suspended six months, tag
impound 10 days, DUI school,
evaluation, $622.50 fine and court
costs, 75 hours community service.
Netanya Jennings, DWLS, pro-
duced license, $205 court costs.
Mary Martin Lee, leaving the
scene of a crash and vehicle unat-
tended, $330 fine and court costs.
Elias Moreno, DWLS and racing
on highway, 20 days CTS, proba-
tion 12 months, license suspended
one year, Defensive Driving
School, $750 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees.
Rosa Valdez Rojas, DWLS, pro-
duced valid license, $330 fine and
court costs.
Phillip James Smith, DWLS with
knowledge, 10 days CTS, $330 fine
and court costs.
Daniel James Sullivan, DWLS,
produced valid license, $330 fine
and court costs.
Calaster Thomas Jr., DWLS, dis-
missed.
Arthur Lee Tomlinson, DWLS,
dismissed.
Eric D. McClain, DWLS, proba-
tion six months, $330 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
fees.
Cipriano Herrera-Andres. DUI,
15 days in jail, probation 12
months, license suspended five
years, 30 days tag impound, igni-
tion interlock one year, $885 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, 50 hours community
service.
Rebecca N. Jaimes, DWLS, dis-
missed.
Victor Mendoza. DWLs, 30 da s
CTS, $330'fine and court costs and
$100 public defender fees placed
on lien.
Pedro Pesquera, three counts
DWLS and allowing an unautho-
rized person to drive, 30 days in
jail.
Matthew\ Lee Kemp. reckless dri-
ving, .probation six months,
Defensive Dri ing Schoool. $330
fine and court costs, $50 in'estiga-
ti\e costs.
Oscar Soto. racing on highway
--amended to reckless dri\ ing, 16
hours community service.
Shannon Eugene Kersev. DUI
and DWLS. 40 days CTS. proba-
tion one year. license suspended
five years, ignition interlock two
years.' multiple offender DUI
school, evaluation and treatment,
no alcohol or bars. $1.410 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
fees, $50 investigative costs.

S CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions were
f iled recently, in the office of the
circuit court:
Deborah Ariderson" N1eal vs.
William A. Neal, petition for
injunction for protection.
Joven Limited LLC vs. Cindy
Adams, petition to enforce promis-
sory note.
Katrina King Krell vs. Karl
Damon Krell. petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Mlrtle Weeks and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Dale Radandt, petition for child
support.
Florina DeLaTorre and DOR vs.
Jaime Chagoya, petition for child
support.
Amy Carlton Paris and Michael
Doyle Paris, divorce.
Albert Ruhl Miller and Diane A.
Miller, divorce.
Lisa Wilkinson vs. Juan A.
Reyna, petition for injunction for
protection.

Chase Home Finance LLC vs.
Indalecio and Anjela M.Zamarripa,
petition to foreclose mortgage.

The following decisions on civil
actions pending in the circuit
court were handed down recently
by the circuit court judge:
Julie Watson vs. Elizabeth D.
Johnston, injunction for protection.
Scott and D'Lise Wyckoff vs.
State Farm Florida Insurance Co.,
dismissed.
Joseph M. Gilliard vs. Gilliard
Grove Services Inc. and Gilliard
Groves Inc., order reopening re-
ceivership.
Dawn Turnipseed and DOR vs. -
Kenneth Kirkland, order on child
support arrearages.
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Timothy
Parrish, Lisa A. Parrish et al (two
cases), dismissed.
Rachel Louise Teshe and Dean
Edmund Teshe, divorce.
Amanda.Juarez (Hernandez) and
Mark Hernandez, divorce.
Cecil Curtis Nobles Jr. vs. Mary
Mele'e Nobles, child support order.
Victor L. Parker vs. Captain Bell
et al, dismissal on inmate petition
for review.
Krista. Staton vs. Dale Staton,
voluntary dismissal of injunction.
for protection.
Josephine Torres vs. Juan Torres,
injunction for protection.
Michael L. Alday vs. Derek
Dempsey Alday, injunction for pro-
tection.
Christina Lanette. White vs.
Ronnie Jerome Faispn, injunction
for protection.
.Thelma Garza vs. Jesus L.
Torres, injunction for protection.
Juanita Gugle vs. Jesse Moore,
injunction for protection.
Maria NI. Gutierrez vs. Gabriel'
Gutierrez. amended injunction for,,
protection.

SThe following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilt)
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.
Jose Luis Sosa. violationn of pro-
bation (original charge false
imprisonment of a child), probation
revoked, 12 years Florida State
Prison followed by five years pro-
bation, no contact or Iliing with
any child under 18. outstanding
. fines and fees placed on lieo,n .
Stanley Glenn Bailey. possession
of cocaine, 18 months drug offend-
er probation., warrantless search
and seizure, random drug screens,
no alcohol or drugs. evaluation and
treatment, curfew, license suspend-
ed two years, $495 fine and court
costs, $115 public defender fees,
$150 investigative costs. 100 hours
community ser% ice: possession of a
suspended license, not prosecuted;
DWLS, time served.
Denna Danette Carlton, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, adjudi-
cation withheld, time served, waive
fines and court costs: possession of
methamphetamine. not prosecuted.
Reynaldo Raul Martinez, viola-
tion of probation (original charges
burglary of a structure and grand
theft). probation re% oked, two years
community control house arrest,
with counseling and same other

conditions.
Heath Sanchez, violation of pro-
bation (original charge possession
of methamphetamine), probation
reinstated with condition of 30 days
in jail CTS and same other condi-
tions.
Gregory Ibarra, possession of
marijuana, estreated bond.
Roberto Navarro, felony fleeing
to elude a police officer, 18 months
probation (concurrent with High-
lands County) and with condition
of 10 days in jail, license suspend-
ed one year, $495 fine and court
costs.
Reynaldo Rivera, two counts bat-
tery on a law enforcement officer,
adjudication withheld, 18 months
probation with condition of 12 days
in jail, on weekends, $495 fine and
court costs;
Simon Medrano, throwing ,a
deadly missile into an occupied
vehicle and criminal mischief, not
prosecuted.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
FL Land Partners LLC to Ana
Parades and Alberto Perez,
$189,900.

FL Land Partners LLC to.Steven
L.. and May M. Chrest, $137,550.
FL Land Partners LLC to Robert'
B. Allen, $138,600.
Richard L. Reading to 3B
Housing LLC, $38,000.
James D. Hill to Tomas Maya;
$85,000.
Johnnie A. and Gwendolen L:
Ownby to Homes of Wauchula Inc.
$40,000.
Peace River Refuge & Rancfi
Inc. to Glenn E. Jr. and Sharon
Palmer, $65,000. .
Leila'R. Prince to Lester R. and
Wanda K. Altman, $220,000.
Shirley L. Knight to Lori K:
Barberee, $60,041. :
Clark Industrial Construction
Inc. to Fredy Orlando Moran and
Mirna Sanchez, $135,000.
Mary Cunningham to Victorio
Meller, $14,700.
FL Land Partners LLC to
Caridad Marquez DeLaPlaia and
Eduardo Marquez DeLaPlata,
$278,520.
Robert K. and Wilda R. Prushnok
Pfeil to Ronald B. and Ruth B.
Elsenheimer, $125,000.
Shelby S. Graham to Staton Inc.,
$100,000.
Emory Brent and Kay S.
Hampton to Staton Inc., $100,000.

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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. 126 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2001

Description of Property:
Begin at NW cor. of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 and run S. 155
1/2 yds, E. 155 1/2 yds N. 63 yds to beg., then W. 70
yds, N. 35 yds, E. 70 yds, S. 35 yds, to beg.
5-33-25

SUBJECT TO COVENANTS,RESERVATIONS, REST-
RICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. RECOR-
DED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA

AS RECORDED IN BOOK: 4 PAGE: 566

Name in which assessed: CARL DEVINE

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 20th day of DECEMBER, 2006, at 11:00
a.m.

Dated this 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2006.

B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C. Albritton
Deputy Clerk 11:16-12:7

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December 7,2006, The Herald-Advocate 7C

Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor

COURTESY PHOTO
Students who earned the Proud Panther Award at Bowling Green Elementary School are pictured
here with Assistant Principal Kathy Clark and Principal David Durastanti. Receiving the honor are
(top photo, from front left) Edgar Maya, Kelsey Lamaster, Brenda Pena-Ayala, Rolando Rodriguez,
Nayele Diaz-Macedo, Angela Velasco, Nadae'zya Perry, Cassidy Wilson, Miracle Thompson,
Roman Almaguer, Daisy Badillo and Alyssa Gibson; (middle row) Jenny Lopez, Jaz'lyn Perry,
Shawn Knarr, David Reyna, Julissa Molina, Destinee Jackson-Pace, German Arzate, Jasmine
Mendoza, Brittany Valdivivez-Acros, Dray Miller, Oscar Trevino, Andrew McQuaig, Shantel
SWilliams and Elia Lagui; (back row) Juliana Page, Grace, Coronado, Carlos Garcia, Illeana Flores,
.Marixa Garcia, Daniel Hernandez, Cesar Bravo, Vanessa Rodriguez, Ezequiel Torres, Yolanda
:, Benitez, Ivan Chavez and Alex Almeyda. Award winners in bottom photo are (front row) Annavell
:Retana, Katie Forrester, Dalton Forrester, Brandon Rivera, Martha Hernandez, Brianna Juarez,
.Kyle Hewett, Fredy Pena, Gabriel Garcia and Juan Molina; (middle row) Arturo Ramirez, Savannah
:Huff, Daniel Calvillo-Villa, Maria Guiterrez, Nijah Williams, Manuel Palacios, Claudia Lazano,
:Tatiana Faulk and Edgar Maya; (back,row) Jose Romero, Irish Gomez, Kaitlyn Laker. Erica
,Vasquez, Jerry Buffalo, Arturo Reyes, Maxiee Khang, Irma Lugo and Matthew Cochran. Award
winners not pictured are Savannah Walton, Manuel Flores, Kasie Powell, Elizabeth Juarez,
i Kymberlee Rodriguez and Aylsso Casso.

KOFFEE KLATCH
The hosts on Nov. 29 were
Nancy and Dewey Morrison and
Pauline McKenzie. The U.S.
Pledge -was led by Neil Taylor,
Sylvia Baker led the Canadian
Pledge and ,Don Merillat led the
prayer. Caroline Gordon, activities
director, asked everyone to save
their milk/water jugs for luminaries
to put out and lit at dusk for the
park parade on Christmas Eve.
'Raffle tickets are being sold for
five items to help raise money for
new bingo equipment. The draw
eill be made Dec. 24 after the
parade. Also, the winners of the
Christmas decorations for each sec-
tion will be announced. Carolyn
also announced that there will be
another food drive in December for
the five families we will be helping
out with Christmas food, toys and
gifts. The Christmas light decora-
tions \ ill be judges Dec. 17.
The 50/50 w winners were Sandra
and Ed Frantz, Debbie Vuichard,
Dick Barker. and Ray and Charlene
Baker.

S DANCES
Therewas no dance on Dec. 2.
The next dance will be Dec. 16
\\ith the Memory Makers.

Li BINGO
Lois Summers won the paper
special-on Nov 24. Earl Folnsbee
and Frances Harris split the paper
special on No\. 27.

ENTERTAINMENT
There were 115 in attendance for
the Ice Cream Social on Nov. 26. It:
was an enjoyable evening listening
to Jerry and Gary Gotler playing
old favorites like "Moonlight Sere-
nade". "Tennessee Waltz", "Winter
Wonderland" and "Unchained Mel-
ody."

SCORES
Ladies Golf Nov. 16: Low ,net
plus points, first Jan Brinker and
second Nancy King.
Men's Golf Nov. 24: A+B+C+D
net, winners were Dewey Mor-
rison, John Jackson, B. Kavanaugh
and George Strausbaugh.
Mixed Golf Nov. 27: Team

PROUD PANTHERS!

COURTESY PHOTO
Bill and Shirely Jones hosted the Thanksgiving dinner.

Meeting At

First Fort Meade UMC
207 N 7 'Ave
Tel. No. 773-4267
Blended Traditional Style
Rev. David Looney, Pastor

First Bowling Green UMC
4910 N Church St.
Tel. No. 375-2340
Blended Contemporary Style
Steve Polk, Pastor

First Wauchula UMC
207 N 7" Ave
Tel. No. 773-4267
Traditional Style
Rev. Bill Knight, Pastor

Iglesia Metodista Unida
Luz Y Vida
3052 School House Rd.
Zolfo Springs
Tel. No. 735-0390
Raul Cintron, Pastor

First Zolfo Springs UMC
3401 Suwannee St
Tel. No 735-1544
Country Gospel Style
Rev. George Neal, Pastor

PEACE RIVER

UNITED METHODIST

COMMUNITY

The First United Methodist Church

in Wauchula, Florida

Presents

The combined Chancel Choirs of the First United Methodist:
Churches of Wauchula and Bowling Green in a

Christmas Cantata

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Six O'clock P. M.

FIRST CHRISTMAS

By Joe E. Parks

Directed by
Ida Mary Spears

Musicians

Carol Myer

Gloria Davis

Narrator
Dennis Jones

Everyone is invited to attend the performance in the Sanctuary
at the corer of W. Palmetto St. and N. 7th Ave. in Wauchula

In the name of Jesus Christ, co-operating together for Worship and Service to the glory of God
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERINHT
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DEP File No. 0490343-001-AC
Oldcastle Lawn and Garden, Inc.
dba Seaboard Supply Inc.
Fort Green, Hardee County
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of its intent to issue an
air permit to Oldcastle Lawn and Garden, Inc., dba Seaboard Supply Inc., for the Seaboard Supply Inc.
facility located at 6681 North County Road 663 in Fort Green, Hardee County. The permit authorizes
Seaboard Supply Inc. for the after-the fact construction and operation of this facility, which is a wood
mulching operation that shreds pine or cypress logs into mulch; and packages mulch and soil for retail
distribution. MAILING ADDRESS: Seaboard Supply Inc., 6681 North County Road 663, Fort.Green,
FL 33834, to the attention of Mr. Vernon Myers, General Manager/Vice President.
SThe Department will issue the Final permit with the attached conditions unless a response
received in accordance with the following procedures results in a different decision or significant change
of terms or conditions.
The Department will accept written comments concerning the proposed permit issuance action for
a period of fourteen days from the date of publication of this Public Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit.
Written comments should be provided to the Department of Environmental Protection, 13051 N. Telecom
Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 336'7.-0926. Any..written comments filed shall be made available for
public inspection. If written comments received result in a significant change in the proposed agency
action, the Department shall revise the proposed permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice.
The Department will issiue.the final permit with the attached conditions unless a timely petition
for an administrative hearing is filed pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. before the deadline
for filing a petition. The procedures for petitioning for a hearing are set forth below.
Mediation is not available in this proceeding.
,,- Aperson whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may
petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The petition
must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) in the Office of General
Counsel of the Department, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard,, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3000. Petitions filed by the permit applicant or any of the parties listed below must be filed within
fourteen days of receipt of this notice of intent. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to
.written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S. must be filed within fourteen days of publication of the
public notice or within fourteen days of receipt of this notice of intent, whichever occuis first. Under
Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Department for notice of agency action may
file' a petition within fourteen days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A
petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time'of
filing. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a
waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569
and 120.57, F.S. or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent
intervention will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance
with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based iust contain
the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or
identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner, the name,
address, and telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for
service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's
substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how and when
petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed action; (d) A statement of all disputed issues
of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate
facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the
agency's proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require
reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the
petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's
proposed action.
A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Department's action is based
shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth
above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing
of a petition means that the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this
notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Department
on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the
requirements set forth above.
A complete project file is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Southwest District, 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida.
The complete project file includes the application, technical evaluations, Draft permit, and the
information submitted by the responsible official, exclusive of confidential records under Section
403.111, F.S. Interested persons may contact Mara Grace Nasca, District's Air Program Administrator, at
13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida or call 813-632-7600, for additional information.

Any person may request to obtain additional information, a copy of the application (except for
information entitled to confidential treatment pursuant to Section 403.111, F.S.), all relevant supporting
materials, a copy of the permit draft, and all other materials available to the Department that are relevant
to the permit decision. Additionally, the Department will accept written comments concerning the
proposed permit issuance action for a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the date of publication of "Public
Notice of Intent to Issue Permit." Requests and written comments filed should be provided to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection at 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Teface, FL 33637-
0926, to the attention of Mara Grace Nasca (phone no. 813-632-7600) referencing the DEP file number
'listed above. Any written comments filed shall be made available for public inspection. If written
comments received result in a significant change in the proposed agency action, the Depprtment shall
revise the proposed permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. 12:7e

points, winners were Loyd Lank;
ford, Mary Kessler, Joe Schrobbacli
and Dick Robinson.
Shuffling Nv. ..28: Three-game
winners were Joy Beckley, Bob'
Beshel, Bob Bundy, Bill' Johnson,
Charlie Molett, Dewey Morrison
and Dick Robinson.

THANKSGIVING DINNER
There was a full house of over
200 people at the Rec Hall on Nov.
23 foi Thanksgiving dinner. Shirley
and Bill Johnson were the hosts and
organizers for the dinner this year.
They did an excellent job. I know
many people stopped to thank
Shirley and Bill for ajob well done.
The menu consisted of turkey,
mashed potatoes, gravy, vegeta-
bles, salads and, of course, loads of
dessert. Thanks to all the great
cooks for the great dinner.

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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Crime Stoppers program is designed to protect the iden-
tity of the caller. WE DO NOT WANT YOUR NAME, JUST YOUR
INFORMATION. When you report a tip using the Crime
Stoppers toll free number, you will be assigned a special iden-
tifier code.
Once your information has been received, the Crime
Stoppers staff notifies the appropriate law enforcement
agency. If your information leads to an arrest or the recovery of
stolen property, you may become eligible for a cash reward.
The Crime Stoppers Board of Directors makes the final deci-
sion on the reward amount.
Because your anonymity is guaranteed, it is very important'
for you to retain the assigned identifier code in order to be able
to collect the cash reward. You will be given instruction on how
to collect the money.

PROCEDURES FOR CALLING IN A TIP
To anonymously report information for an unsolved case call toll free
1-800-226-TIPS (8477) and report your information to the Crime Stoppers
staff member.
You will receive a special identifier code. This code is your only link to
the Crime Stoppers.
You will be asked to check back with Crime Stoppers and give your
code to find out if your information led to the arrest or the recovery of
stolen property.

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

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

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

DISCLAIMER
As of Monday, December 4, 2006 the fugitives fea-
tured in this section were assumed uncaptured as
verified by various law enforcement databases. Crinrf
Stoppers and The Herald-Advocate assumes no
responsibility for those featured who were hot want-
ed by law enforcement at the time of publication.

NAME: .Johnston, Fredrick
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 11-10-82
.HGT: 5'07 WGT: 145
HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP; Introduction of
Contraband into a detention facility
ADDRESS: 177 Miner Ave.
Bowling Green. FL

NAME: Martinez, Juan
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 12-14-81
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 185:
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Felony DUI
ADDRESS: 3652 Turner Rd.
Arcadia, FL

NAME: Garcia, Jessica
RiS: White/Female
DOB: 08-19-85
HGT: 5'02 WGT: 110
HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Burglary
ADDRESS: 338 S. Orange Street
Sebring, FL

NAME: Ellis, Paula
R/S: Black/Female
DOB: 02-02-72
HGT: 5'07 WGT: 180
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Petit Theft
ADDRESS: 837 Pleasant Wa.y
Bowling Green. Fl

NAME: Perez. Jesus
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 08-06-86
HGT: 5'07 WVGT: 150
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Grand Theft
ADDRESS: 3848 Creek Road
Bowling Green, FL

NAME: Hernandez, Ciro
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 04-08-74
HGT: 5'04 WGT: 170
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: FTA: Leaving Scene of
Accident
ADDRESS: 109 Amy Ave,
Sebring, FL

NAME: Sanders. Alexis
R/S: Black/lale
DOB: 04-19-70
HGT: 6'03 WGT: 185
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES:FTA: DUiI Felon.
ADDRESS: 4763 Travini Circle #110
Sarasota, FL

NAME: Johns, Joe Paladin
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 10-25-76
HGT: 6'00 \WGT: 180
HAIR: Brownn EYES: Brown
CHAFRGES: FTA: Trafficking in
Methamphetamine
ADDRESS: 9135 State Rd 64 West
Ona.FL

NAME: Alamia, Juan
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 11-01-52
HGT: 5'07 WGT: 190
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Possession of
Amphetamines
ADDRESS: 431 Lee Street
Bowling Green, Fl

NAME: Wilson. Tavaris
R/S: Black/Male
DOB: 04-10-87
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 170
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHA RGES:VOP: Resisting arrest
w/o force
ADDRESS: 838 Chamberlain Blvd.
,. Bowling Green. FL

NAME: Smith, Rodney
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 06-23-78
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 170
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: Non-Support
ADDRESS: 202 Rust Ave.
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Thiel, Barbara
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 12-30-54
HGT: 5'04 WGT: 140
HAIR: Brown EYES: Green
CHARGES: VOP: D.U.I.
ADDRESS: 608 East Bay Street
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Faulk, James
R/S: Black/Male
DOB: 08-17-72
HGT: 6'04 WGT: 191
FAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES:FTA: Giving false name
to a LEO
ADDRESS: 446 Honeysuckle St.
Wauchula, FL

NAME: McCumber. Joey
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 12-21-85
HGT: 5'08 WGT: 145
HAIR: Black EYES: Browni
CHARGES: VOP: Grand Theft:
ADDRESS; 3520' Cleveland -
Heights Blvd. #121
Lakeland, FL

NAME: Listen, Rodney
R/S: Black/Male
DOB: 07-02-59
HGT: 5'06 WGT: 145
HAIR: Black EYES: Browni;
CHARGES: Non-Support
ADDRESS: Summit Street
Wauchula, FL

NAME: Olvera, Roberto
R/S: White/Male
DOB: 06-07-82
HGT: 5'04. WGT: 120
HAIR: Black EYES: Brown
CHARGES: VOP: Burglary
VOP: Grand Theft
ADDRESS: 2400 Hutchins Rd #42
Ft. Meade, FL

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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
The American Legion Herger Williams Post No. 2 recently donated 30 flags to Hilltop Elementary
School for classrooms. Legion Commander Frank Mancini said the "American Legion promotes
Americanism, the American flag and encourages children who will take over the nation's leader-
ship in the future, respect for flag and country." From left are 2nd Vice Commander Bob Norman,
Vice Commander Mack Bryan, Frank Mancini, school principal Tracey Nix, and assistant principal
Willie Gilliard.

LIONS BBQ FUNDRAISER
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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
.The Wauchula Lions Club is holding a barbecue pork dinner fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11
..m. to 5 p.m. at the Quilter's Inn at 106 S. 4th Ave. across from the Post Office in Wauchula. The
tneal will be prepared by the Bread Board Restaurant. Tickets are $10 from Lions Club members
or can be purchased at The Bread Board or Quilter's Inn. There will be drawings for prizes every
-JO minutes. Prizes include a television, laptop and grill..From left are club president Paul .-.
famuels, Natalie Pearson, Bread Board owners Lume and Camil Camili, waitress Michelle
fullifer, and club vice president Talmadge Albritton.

2D The Herald-Advocate, December 7, 2006

Q: Have studies proven the
safety of low-carbohydrate diets?
A: In the few studies to date, last-
ing six months or more, low-carbo-
hydrate diets did not cause a rise in
LDL ("bad").cholesterol as. many
nutrition experts expected. Appar-
ently, theamount of weight loss off-
set the cholesterol-raising impact of
fatty high-protein foods. However,
studies have shown possible nega-
tive effects .of these diets on the
liver, kidney and the risk of gout.
Since people' responses varied
widely in these studies, individuals
who choose to follow a high-pro-
tein diet should have their physician
regularly give them blood tests.
Although all the studies conducted
so far seem to support the safety of
low-carb diets, there are still other
health concerns. The risk of heart
disease posed by LDL cholesterol is
based on the form of this choles-
terol, not just its blood level.
Antioxidants help keep LDL cho-
lesterol in a form that poses less
risk. Yet vegetables, fruits, whole
grains and beans, which are the
sources for most antioxidant vita-
mins and phytochemicals, are limit-
ed by low-carbohydrate diets.
Weight control is an important step
toward lower cancer risk, but the
nutrients and phytochemicals in
plant foods play a crucial role in
good health and cancer prevention
and should be a part of your meals.
Q: Are wraps lower in calories
and carbs than traditional sand-
wiches?
A: Not necessarily. Portion size
has a huge impact on the calorie and
nutrient content in wraps. The one-
ounce flatbreads and tortillas used
for wraps often contain 70 to 90
calories, which is the same as one-
ounce slice of whole grain bread.
But some wraps are two to three
ounces and contain 110 to 160 calo-
ries. Low-calorie bread, on the
other hand, is usually about 50 calo-
ries. often because it is sliced thin-
ner. Low-carb claims can be deceiv-
ing. Breads and tortillas labeled
"low carb" don't actually contain
any fewer carbohydrates or calories
than regular products. The extra
fiber added to low-carb choices is
subtracted from the total carbohy-

drate content,.yielding a lower "net
carb" amount. The other aspect of
any sandwich you should 'weigh
when judging its nutritional value is
the contents: The larger the quanti-
ty of stuffing,:the higher the.calo-
ries. At fast food restaurants, when
wraps are smaller than sandwiches,
they are lower in calories. At restau-
rants where the two are equal in
size, wraps can be higher in calories
because their fillings may include
more mayonnaise, bacon and other
high-fat ingredients.
Q: Is red grapefruit more
nutritious than white?
A: All grapefruit is an excellent
source of vitamin C, but red and
pink varieties provide more the
phytochemical called lycopene.
Lycopene is a carotenoid, a
"cousin" to beta-carotene, as well
as a pigment. Although it cannot be
turned into vitamin A like beta-
carotene, it is a much stronger
antioxidant. Consequently, choos-
ing red or pink grapefruit instead of
white makes good sense. The dark-
er red flesh signals a higher
lycopene content. Lycopene is also
found in tomatoes and watermelon.
Some studies suggest that people
who eat more foods high in
lycopene may have a lower risk of
prostate and other cancers, and less
heart disease. Because phytochemi-
cals like lycopene appear to work
best in combination with other phy-
tochemicals. it is preferable to eat
them from foods rather than supple-
ments. Some people on certain
medications should avoid eating
any kind of grapefruit before they
consult their pharmacist.
Q: Is it okay for me to rely on
frozen dinners for my meals if
they are healthy ones?
A: Frozen dinners that limit fat
and sodium content are a good start
compared to many other frozen
meals. Regular versions of these
dinners can contain 30 to 55 grams
of fat and 700 to 2.100 milligrams
(mg) of sodium per serving. You
should check the nutrition informa-
tion on these healthier dinners,
however. Some products designed
for weight control reduce the fat
and calorie content, but sodium
content can still be 600 to 800 mg.

Nutrition Noes

Depending on your other food
choices for the day, this high
amount of sodium makes it difficult
for a person to stay under the
American Institute for Cancer
Research's (AICR) recommended
limit of 2,400 mg for the whole day.
In fact, the newest Institute of
Medicine recommendations say
that it's best to stay under 1,500 mg
to prevent and control high blood
pressure. -
If you plan to eat frozen dinners.
frequently, the health-oriented
meals that keep sodium at 400 to
600 mg are better. You should also
keep in mind that even the healthier
frozen dinners can have small quan-
tities of vegetables. In fact, some
products that feature vegetables in
their name place cornstarch higher
on the list of ingredients than any
vegetable. If you create vegetable,
sides for the healthier kinds of
frozen dinners, you can have a deli-
cious meal that is much more nutri-
tious. While convenient frozen'
meals are heating, open a bag of'
ready-to-eat salad. Or microwave'a
bag of microwavable, prewashed
spinach, serving it with a splash of
balsamic vinegar or sprinkle of
Parmesan cheese. Salad bars at gro-
cery stores can provide either salads
or chopped vegetables for a quick
stir-fry at home. Many kinds of
fully prepared fruits are also avail-
able. Since some health-oriented
convenience meals can be a little
low in calories, eating extra vegeta-
bles and fruits can make these
meals more satisfying and sustain
your energy for several hours.
Q: I got a pedometer to help me
walk more. What is a reasonable
goal?
A: A target of 10,000 steps a day
has been linked with many health
benefits. However, middle-aged
women in a recent study, who
began using pedometers, had an
average step count below 5.000
steps a day. Only seven percent
walked over 10,000 steps a day. To
see what is a realistic goal for you.
record your step count on several
days that don't include any extra
walking. If your present count is
considerably below 10,000 steps. it
will be physically and psychologi-
cally easier for you to start by set-
ting a target of 1,000 more steps a
day. even a 10 percent increase is a
good goal. After a week or so,
increase y our target again. Studies

show'that people can walk signifi-
cantly more with simple lifestyle
changes. For example, change
where you park or exit from mass
transportation. Take the steps
instead of elevators. To reach
10,000 steps, however, people usu-
ally have to set aside time,for wal-
ing. Even if you fall short of 10,000
steps, any increase you do achie~v.e
and continue long-term will help
you control your weight, lower your
growth and development.
: In addition, exercise is linked
with a lower risk of several other
cancers and other serious health
problems like diabetes, high blood
pressure and osteoporosis. It also
seems to help people .eal with
stress and mild depression. If you
don't have.a weight problem now,
you should take preventive mea-
sures to maintain a healthy weight,
because the average American adult
gains one or two pounds every year.
Studies show that regular exercise
can prevent that weight gain.
Q: Is it possible to.get too much
iron?
A: Yes. Most adults can meet
their iron needs by eating a bal-
anced diet containing poultry. fish,
beans, or meat, along with whole
grains, enriched grains, vegetables
and dried fruit. But the iron needs
of children and pregnant women are
relatively high. A lack of iron is a
more common concern for them,
since it can lead to anemia and other

problems. Accordingly, the Daily
Value (DV) for iron used on food
labels is based on the relatively high
needs of younger women. However,
100. percent of the DV for iron is
more than twice as much iron as
men and older women should have.
If you eat both fortified cereals
and a general multi-vitamin and
supplement, with each of these
items supplying 25 to 100 percent
of iron's Daily Value, your iron
intake will likely far exceed your
needs if you are a man or older
woman. The iron that you get from
other foods is.in addition to this
Amount. Although this total amount
of iron may still be below an unsafe
level, research suggests that extra
iron can act as an oxidizing agent
that has the opposite effect of
health-promoting antioxidants. The
maximum safe intake of iron is 45
milligrams (mg) per day. Two serv-
ings of foods or supplements forti-
fied with 100% of Daily Value for
iron added to a normal diet would
cause you to exceed this level.
Q: If frozen food has little
white patches on it, is it still safe
to eat? ,.
A: Those white, dried-out patch-
es are called "freezer burn." Al-
though the food's flavor may be
slightly "off," the food is perfectly
safe to eat. To prevent freezer burn,
wrap foods well in heavyweight
foil, freezer paper, or freezer bags
before placing them in the freezer.

NOTICE OF

ANNEXATION

TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Zolfo Springs, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on
December 18, 2006 in the City Hall, 3210 U.S. Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, Florida, at 7:00
PM, or as soon thereafter as the proposed ordinance can be heard. Following the Public Hearing,
the Council will consider, shortly thereafter, the second and final reading of the proposed annexa-
tion Ordinance 2005-10 described below by title only. It can be read in its entirety, including descrip-
tion by metes and bounds, in the Office of the Town Clerk, City Hall, Zolfo Springs.
ORDINANCE 2005-10
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
FLORIDA RENO PROPERTY INTO THE TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO A
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING INTENT, SHORT TITLE AND FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
STATUTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE.

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NOTICE

REQUEST FOR REZONE "'* ,-,

All interested persons are hereby notified that Carol M. Knight is requesting a rezone to change
the classification of her property, located at 604 S 7" Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) and a FLUM (Future Land Use Map)
Classification of Medium Density Residential. The property is legally described as:

1.36 COM AT NW COR OF NE OF NE '/ RUN S 844 LKS E 949.50 LKS S
180 FT FOR POB S 330 FT W 180 FT N 330 FT E 180 FT TO POB 09 34S 25E
161P329 376P615 449P20 556P420 P423P426 NC-659P268

The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. and the Wauchula City Commission on Monday,
January 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., at the City Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Suite 105,
Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be heard at these meetings. If any person
decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Commission with respect to this request for
which he will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, he will need to ensure that such
verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission ..

ATTEST: : '. '
s/Clarissa Abbott
City Clerk

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EAST 524.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 662.46 FEET; THENCE EAST 261 FEET TO WEST SIDE OF
PEACE RIVER; THENCE SOUTH ALONG WEST SIDE OF RIVER TO SOUTH LINE OF S.E. 1/4 OF
S.E. 1/4; THENCE WEST TO STATE ROAD 35A; THENCE N 44"02'22" W 165.14 FEET; THENCE N
19034'54" E 307.60 FEET; THENCE N 34031'57" E 364.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 619.07 FEET TO
POINT OF BEGINNING; AND BEGIN AT THE S.W. CORNER OF S.W. 1/4 OF S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SEC-
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25 EAST, LESS RIGHT OF WAY TO STATE ROAD 35A, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING WEST
OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL;
THAT PART OF THE W 1/2 OF THE N.W. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF THE S.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 21,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS; BEGIN AT THE N.E. CORNER OF SAID W 1/2 AND RUN S 89012'11" W AND ALONG
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID W 1/2 25.00 FEET; THENCE S 0o37'33" E 1324.62 FEET TO A POINT
OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID W 1/2; THENCE N 89015'25" E AND ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE
20.00 FEET TO THE S.E. CORNER OF SAID W 1/2; THENCE N 0024'34" W AND ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2; 1324-67 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
AND
ALL THAT PART OF S.W. 1/4 OF S.E. 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25
EAST, LYING WESTERLY OF SR #35A, LESS A PARCEL IN S.W. CORNER DESCRIBED AS FOL-
LOWS; BEGIN AT THE S.W. CORNER OF S.W. 1/4 AND OF S.E. 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21, TOWN-
SHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 25 EAST FOR POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE N 026'30" WEST ALONG
WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT 372.42 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 24042'08" EAST 407.53 FEET TO
SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, THENCE SOUTH 89015'27" WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE
167.45 FEET TO ROINT OF BEGINNING;
AND
BEGIN AT N.W. CORNER OF S.E. 1/4 OF S.E. 1/4 SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25
EAST, FOR POINTQF BEGINNING; THENCE N 89013'35" E ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT
141.89 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0005'40" EAST 619.07 FEET; THENCE S 3431'57" W 364.15 FEET;
THENCE S 1934'4" W 307.60 FEET TO EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD 35A;
THENCE,N. 44-02'22 s ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 1338.44 FEET TO PC OF CURVE TO RIGHT
HAVING A RADIUS OF 683.68 FET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 519.71 FEET; THENCE NORTHER-
LY ALONG SAID CURVE 272.52 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF S.W. 1/4 OF S.E. 1/4
OF SECTION 21; THENCE N 89'13'35" E ALONG NORTH LINE 1243.10 FEET TO N.E. CORNER
OF SAID S.W. 1/4 OF S.E. 1/4 FOR POINT OF BEGINNING;
AND ..
THAT PART OF THE N.E. 1/4 LYING WEST OF PEACE RIVER AND LYING NORTH OF SR #64 IN
SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST.
ALL LYING IN HARDEE COUNTY FLORIDA
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NO 28-34-25-0000-06300-0000 AND 21-34-25-0000-09330-0000 AND 21-
34-25-0000-09320-0000. ;
Interested parties mray appear at the Commission Meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed
ordinance. Copies otbackground materials, the proposed ordinance, staff comments, if any, and appli-
cable codes and ilad development regulations are available at City Hall. If a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the Commission with respectto any matter discussed at such meeting or hear-
ing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes, he may need .to ensure that a ver-
batim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based, per Florida Statute 286.0105. Verbatim transcripts are not furnished by the
Town. Any person with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this
meeting should contact the Town Clerk's Office with their request at Telephone (863) 735-0405, Fax
(863) 735-1684.
.. G eorge Neel,. Mayor

Attest:- Linda'Robersort
Interim Town Clerk.

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Make suie you push the air out o
the package before you seal it.
Freezer containers can also be used
as long as they have a good seal. ,.
Q: Is 15 grams of fat a day q
reasonable total for a person on qa
lowfat diet? :
A: No. On a lowfat diet, people
usually get from 15 to 30 percent of
their overall calorie intake from dif-
ferent kinds of fat. Depending on
your size, age, activity level and
other personal factors affecting
your calorie needs, you. could eat
from27 to 90 grams of fat on a lowf
fat diet according to these, percent,
,ages. If you ate only 15 grams of fat
a day, you may not develop a fat-
related deficiency --this usually
occiirs at lower intake levels,
depending on the source~ of fat in
your diet but this restricted
amount of fat is probably unhealth-
fully low.
,Some fat is necessary in our diet
because certain vitamins' and phyto-
chemicals in vegetables and fruits'
need fat at the time to be absorbed
properly. Research also suggests
that people who are not overly
restrictive with fat and use modest
amounts of healthy fats like olive
and canola oils for cooking and fla-
voring, often have more nutritious
diets because they eat more vegeta-
bles. People who severely control
fat also tend to skip nuts, which are
now considered a healthful addition
to a balanced diet.

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Most areas experienced warm temperatures during the week of
November 27 December 3. Temperatures in major cities averaged from
four to ten degrees above normal. Pleasant daytime temperatures were in
the 70s and 80s. Evening lows were in the 40s, 50s, and 60s with some
areas recording lows in the 30s. Most areas received minimal rainfall for
the week. Rainfall ranged from traces at most locations to nearly an inch at
Umatilla.
FIELD CROPS
' Cotton growers in Santa Rosa are finishing harvesting with yields report-
ed as close to average. Sugarcane harvesting is progressing normally in the
Everglades. Growers reported good peanut yields in Santa Rosa County.
Light rains across the State allowed six days suitable for field work. Soil
moisture supplies across the State were rated mostly short to adequate.
Topsoil Subsoil
Moistilre
S ins This Last Last This Last Last
S-week week year week week Year
Percent
Very short 23 39 2 21 38 2
Short 56 29 20 54 33 24
Adequate 21 32 61 25 29 60
Surplus 0 0 17 0 0 14
VEGETABLES
Mostly favorable conditions permitted planting and harvesting to stay on

Hospice Offers Help

Through The Holidays

i The sights and sounds of the hol-
iday season are all around.
During this time of year, people
Yften celebrate with family and
friends. However, for those who
Save experienced the death of a
ooved one, the holidays cah trigger
in added sense of loss.
SUnfortunately, the grief process
doesn't take a break for the holi-
day s. According to Allyson Mosko-
Witz, Good Shepherd Hospice be-
reavement manager, the sense of
_ioss can be overwhelming.
"Professional grief counselors
recognize that the key to coping
,with grief during the holidays is to
find an approach that is comfort-
able for you," said Moskowitz.
` Some people may want to empha-
Iize familiar traditions while others
"ma%. \ant to try something new.
The good thing to know is that
there is no right or wrong way."
Nloskowitz offers these. sugges-
lions for coping with grief over the
holidays, which come from the
'National Hospice Foundation:
SPlan for the holidays. Be pre-
*ared that this could be a difficult
ime and that the additional stress
eight affect you physically or emo-
ionally.
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Recognize that holiday tradi-
tions might not be the same.
Expecting .everything to be the
same might lead to disappointment.
Consider doing things a bit differ-
ently, which can acknowledge the
change in your life while preserv-
ing your connection to the past
Take time for yourself, but
don't cut yourself off from the sup-
port of family and friends. '
Remember that other 'family
members may also be affected by
grief over the holidays. Share your
feelings, talk o. er our plans and
respect the decisions of others.
Avoid additional stress. Decide
what you want to do and what can
be avoided.
Good Shepherd Hospice offers
grief support groups year-round for
adults, children and teens who have
experienced the death of a loved
one. The sessions are free and open
to the public, whether or not they
have used Good Shepherd Hospice
services in the past.
For more information on Good
Shepherd Hospice bereavement
programs, call 813-877-2200
extension 10609 (863-616-2823) or
visit its Web site at \\ %u.goodshep-
herdhospice.org.

schedule. Growers in Alachua County finished harvesting snap beans with
growers experiencing stem rot disease on some acreage. Strawberry grow-
ers in Hillsborough County are slightly behind schedule due to the contin-
uous temperature changes. Growers need cooler temperatures to aid matu-
ration and berry development. Growers have started marketing light ship-
ments of strawberries. Light harvesting of endive and escarole is underway.
Other vegetables being marketed by producers are snap beans, sweet corn,
cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, radishes, squash, and tomatoes.
LIVESTOCK AND PASTURES
Statewide, range and pasture condition was mostly fair and improved
slightly from last week. In the Panhandle and northern areas, pasture con-
dition is poor to good with most in fair condition due to cold and drought.
Stock ponds have little water in them. Cattlemen are seeding small grains
for winter forage, hoping for enough rain to get forage to grow. In many
locations, pasture has not recovered from damage by dry weather. Cattle
condition is fair to good. In the central areas, pasture condition is poor to
good with most in fair condition. Most of the cattle are in fair condition. In
the southwest, pasture condition is very poor to fair with most in fair con-
dition. Statewide, cattle condition ranges from poor to good.
Cattle Pasture
Condition This Last This Last
week week week week
Percent
Very poor 0 5 5 15
Poor 5 5 25 30
Fair 65 75 65 50
Good 30 15 5 5
Excellent 0 0 0 0

CITRUS
Intermittent showers the first half of the week brought three tenths of an
inch of rain to the northern, central, and eastern citrus producing areas.
Other areas received no significant rainfall for the week. It is still consid-
ered dry across the citrus region as some marshes and low lying areas have
been depleted due to the shortage of rainfall. Daytime temperatures were
warmer than average reaching the low to mid-80s on several days. With the
Thanksgiving holiday over, picking has resumed. Early and mid orange
harvesting is steadily increasing each week. The color and quality of tan-
gerines and tangelos is being reported as very good. Grapefruit quality con-
tinues to be.excellent with the majority of colored grapefruit being picked
for the fresh market and white grapefruit being equally distributed to fresh
and processed. Other than grapefruit, primarily Navel oranges, Sunburst
tangerines and some tangelos are being picked for fresh market. Grove
maintenance is winding down but it still includes mowing, irrigation, irri-
gation repair, and some applications of fertilizer. All processing plants that
Sere planning to open this year have opened, except for one plant that is
planning on opening in January.
ESTIMATED BOXES HARVESTED WEEK ENDED
Crop Nov 19 Nov 26 | Dec 03
In thousands of 1-3/5 bushel boxes
Navel oranges 191 153 246
Early and Mid oranges 1,041 877 3,349
Grapefruit 453 298 441
Fallglo Tangerines 5 0 0
Sunburst Tangerines 172 109 189
Tangelos 18 29 68

One thing life has taught me: If
you are interested, you never
have to look for new interests.
They come to you. When you are
genuinely interested in one
thing, it will always lead to
something else.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Ninety-eight percent of the.
adults in this country are
'decent, hardworking, honest
Americans. It's the other lousy
2 percent that get all the pib-
licity. But then, we elected them.
-Lily Tomlin

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Property Lines
By Kathy Crawford
Property Appraiser

SENIOR EXEMPTIONS
With the rising cost of property taxes and insurance, property owners
need all the help they can get especially our senior citizens on a fixed
income.
Over the past couple of weeks, our office has had a number of ques-
tions relating to the additional senior homestead exemption of $50,000
recently approved by Florida voters. We have found that there has been a
misunderstanding of exactly how this additional senior exemption will
affect residents of Hardee County.
We hope to be able to answer any questions you have relating to this
property tax benefit by providing you with some history pertaining to the
exemption.
In November of 1998, voters approved an amendment to the Florida
Constitution authorizing the state Legislature to pass a law allowing coun-
ties and municipalities to grant an additional homestead exemption of up to
$25,000 to seniors at least 65 years or older with a total household adjust-
ed gross income of less than $20,000. Each January, the income limitation
is adjusted by the percentage change in the average cost-of-living index.
Currently, the household income limitation is $23,463.
Thelaws enacting the constitutional amendment (FS 196.075).do not
require counties and municipalities to grant this exemption. If they choose
to grant the exemption they must adopt an ordinance by Dec. 1 of the year
prior to the effective date of the exemption.
In 2001 the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners elected to
grant an exemption of $10,000 for qualifying seniors. This exemption is
only applicable to the county's tax rate. This year the exemption resulted in
a $90 reduction in property taxes for qualifying seniors. There were 269 eli-
gible applicants and the total savings for seniors was $19,128.
This year during the budget workshops held by the Board of County
Commissioners in July, board members discussed the possibility of increas-
ing the exemption amount, but elected to reconsider an increase during their
budget workshops in 2007.
In November of this year, 76 percent of Hardee County voters and 76
percent of voters statewide elected to increase the additional homestead
exemption for seniors from $25,000 to $50,000.
IIn' order for seniors to receive this full exemption, counties and munic-'
ipalities must elect to do so. However, if they elect to do so next year, the
additional amounts will not be granted until 2008.
If you are a senior age 65.or older w ith a total household income of
approximately $23.463 per year, please contact us for more information
about the exemption that the county currently grants it could save you
up to $90.
In order to receive the exemption. an application must be filed with the
Property Appraiser's Office between Jan. 2. 2007, and March 1, 2007.
If youhave any questions, please call us at 773-2196.

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NOTICE

REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

All interested persons are hereby notified that Joe Brennick, as agent for FINR (Florida Institute
of Neurological Research), is requesting a variance of his property, located at 302 West Main
Street, to reduce the rear setback from 30' to 0' for the second floor only (which is to be built
over parking spaces for the building), to change the FAR (floor area ratio) from 1.0 to 2.0 which
would allow a second story to be built and therefore increase the size of the building from 10,850
square feet to 21,700 square feet and to remove the parallel parking spaces along the east
property line along 8w Ave north and replace with sidewalk. The property is legally described
as: ,

LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 18 CARLTON & MCEWEN ADD OR89P71
89P427 121P84 194P127 593P167 DC-600P410411P412

The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board at their
regular meeting on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. and by the Wauchula City
Commission at their regular meeting on January 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the Commission
Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Suite 105, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be
heard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Commission with respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
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Mayor, City Commission

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CLASSIFICATIONS:

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

Mobile Homes
Notices
Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate.
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Wanted
Yard Sales

REAL ESTATE
Valei_/ m Jl vl l r g i. mtkzujiilj edJruit
croap. or orin obt.'l, 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.
10 Acres in Sweetwater Just cleared and ready for 2 homes.
tree farm or nursery. Deep well plus highway frontage! $139,000.

Mark Manuel
1-877-518-LAND
863-781-0384 (cell)
,'www.saiundersrealestate.com ..
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday (RAIN OR SHINE)
Ilestrooms later Electric
Bring your stuff &
make extra money!
.. For space reservations, call
781-1062:

Bowling Green Flea Market
Hwy 17 o2fc 0:.

24' CROSELEY GOOSENECK, steel
deck, with 10' slide-in ramps, $1,800
OBO. 781-5584. 12:7p
L. DICKS, INC. is now contracting to
purchase fruit for the 2006/7 season
and beyond. Contact Mark Manuel @
781-0384. 8:17tfc

WASHER LKE NEW, dryer used, $275
both. 863-832-1560. 12:7p

1983 GMC SUBURBAN, 4x4 diesel,
3rd seat, runs good, great on fuel,
$3,500. 1981 250 Honda motorcycle
on road/off road bike, $1,500. CJ7
Jeep, 4x4, $2,500. Ricky 781-3883.
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1999 FORD RANGER, 5-speed, A/C,
low mileage. 773-6128 after 5:30 p.m.
12:7p
2003 RHD JEEP WRANGLER, 57,000
miles, new tires, A/C, oil change, tune
up, etc. $14,500 OBO. Call Arlene 773-
5990. 10:5-12:7p

Now Hiring
Our growing company needs you today!
Full and Part Time Positions
Great Pay and Benefits
Apply in Person at:
Nicholson Supply Co.
A" 225 E. Oak Street, Wauchula
773-3148 cilm 16

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$224,000 (863) 781-9480 or (863) 781-9590
3 BR, 2 1/2B, 2,300+ SF, CB with stucco,
separate LR, family room, dining, eat-in kitchen,
updated appliances, cathedral ceiling, ceramic tile
and carpet, wood deck, large screened patio with ,
jacuzzi and inground pool. 197 Georgetown Loop.

PUBLIC AUCTION
Saturday December 16, 2006
9:00 AM
196 State Road 62 Bo0wling Green, FL
--CONSIGNORS WELCOME-
Tractors, Farm Equip., Vehicles,
ATV's Const. Mach., and More

D e Auction Co.

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Phone (863) 773-6600
www.demottauction.com
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1995 2500 DIESEL DODGE, automat-
ic, $4,600.863-773-6840. 12:7p

24' 2006 BENTLEY PONTOON boat,
60 hp 4-stroke Mercury, w/trailer and
all warranties, too many extras to list,
including saltwater package, $15,150.
863-773-5713 863-781-5565. 12:7p
1982 BLUE FIN, 16', deep V, can see at
Cracker Lake RV Park, 64 E. Zolfo.
11:30-12:7p

ANTIQUE DESK, excellent condition,
$375.863-773-6840. 12:7p

PILLOW TOP, CALIFORNIA king with
box springs, like new, $600 OBO. 773:
5815 Thomas. 12:7p

SERVICE/ROUTE/PUMP REPAIR ;
dependable person needed, able tQ.
handle diverse tasks. Available ,;
Ullrich's Water, 409 Goolsby St. Apply
in person. 12:7-28co

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST must,
have experience & computer skills'-,
Mail resume to: P.O. Box 1344,
Wauchula, FL 33873. 8:3tfc
DRILLER'S HELPER needed, CDL
license required, excellent benefits.-.
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REAL ESTATE J)f
773-5994
New Listing: 1987 D\W 3 BR 2 Bth absolutely great condition. Porch with
screen and \ingl windows. Appliances and 2 utility buildings; city utilities.
$85.000.
New Listing: Lo ely 4BR/3Bth Brick Countr3 home on 11/2 acres. Completely
remodeled. Must See. $375000. $270.000. -
New Listing: Wow this 3 BR-2B CB home is vad for new owners -New
roof. new central air & heat. House completely remodeled inside & out. All you
ha'e to do is move in. 173.000 now $170,000.
New Listing: 3BR-2B 1600 sq. ft. concrete home in BGreen. Soaker tub, over-
sized shower. His & her walk in closets. Won't last long!
New Listing: Duplex with 2BR-IB/IBR-IB. Very large lot. Room for another
apartment. Good location $95,.000.
New Listing: Very nice 2BR/2B DW Mobile Home sits on 1/2 ac. lot. 2232
garage /ll/2 bath. Also screened patio. New roof in 05. Appliances including
washer & dryer. Mostly furnished. $95.000.
New Listing: 10 Ac. parcel. Fenced & Cross fenced has small country house
needs complete remodeling inside. $220,000.
New Listing: 3BR/2B MH in Charlie Creek Mobile Home Park. Central H/A
comes with appliances and utility building. In great location. $46,000.
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!

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it sits,on 2 acres of yard with exquisite landscaping and in ground sprinkler.system.
Among numerous amenities, this super clean home features ceramic tile, carpeted
bedrooms, space saver closets, a cozy vinyl windowed porch and an alarm system. Also
included are two other structures which consist of a separate office with carport and an
additional workshop. A block privacy wall with a gated entry in front completes the
picture.
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PULL-TIME OR PART-TIME position to
gather information, analyze data,
strong communication skills needed
to deal with professionals, self-moti-
Vated, able to follow directions and
accept responsibility in small non-
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counties, 2001 Peterblt tri-axle dump
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call 941-845-0128. 11:23-12:21p

TRUCK DRIVERS, dump truck, M-F;
863-735-1614. 12:7p
HARD WORKING, DEPENDABLE per-
son wanted for part-time kennel atten-
dant position at small animal clinic.
Job duties may include walking,
bathing, and general care of boarding
animals as well as keeping the hospi-
tal looking and smelling great.
Applicant must be able to work most
weekends, should feel comfortable
handling pets, and must be able to lift
up to 40 pounds. If you are at least 18
years old and think you are the right
fit for our office, please call 773-6783.
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PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
* Bobcat and Crane Service Tree Trimming
SComplete Tree Removal *
Citrus Tree Removal Land Clearing *
*FREE ESTIMATES*

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

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! MAKE AN OFFER!
10 beautiful acres of recreational property. Perfect for a small hunting
retreat! Creek runs through the back of the property. $70,000.
PRICE REDUCED!
13.83 acres of grove and house. Now only $295,000.
ONLY ONE 1 Acre tract REMAINING in a new development area.
Deed restricted. Reduced to $28,500.
THE HIGH PRICE OF FRUIT MAKES THIS A GREAT INVESTMENT!
Gorgeous 45 acre grove 7 miles east of town. Great price at
only $15,000 per acre!
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.
City water and sewer within 1/2 mile.
83 ac. grove. Close to golf course and town.
* Frontage on two County roads. $20,000 per acre.
442.6 acres in Polk County. Grove, woods and pasture.
1,800 ac. will divide. Starting at $12,500 per acre.
60 Acres
1 1/2 miles from Wauchula. High and dry. Zoned FR.
Listed for $18,000 per acre.

SMary Rollins
Robert Jones
S John H. Gross

Realtor Associates
(863)7dl-9495 Ben Gibson
(863)781-1423 Bruce E. Schackelford
(863)273-1017 Jerry Conerly
Dusty Albritton

(941)737-2800 _
(941)725-1358 m
(863)445-0662
(863)781-0161 2:7c
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ASSISTANT MANAGER, non-smoker,
computer literate, good with seniors,
able to work some weekends. Fax
resume to 773-0410. 12:7-21p
PART-TIME NURSING position for
doctor's office needed. Nursing expe-
rience required. Please send resume
to P.O. Box 428, Wauchula, FL 33873.
11:23tfc
COOK 7 a.m. 1 p.m., 5 days a week,
First Baptist Church Childrens
Academy. No phone calls. Stop by
and pickup application, 1570 West
Main. 11:16-12:7c
HOUSEKEEPER from 7:30 a.m. til
11:30 a.m., 5 days a week. First
Baptist Church, 1570 W. Main,
Wauchula. No Phone Calls.
.I 11:16-12:7c

1 ACRE IN WONDERFUL park-like set-
ting with 3 bed, 2 bath, 1320 SF frame
home + porch, central air and heat,
with 460 SF utility building, picnic
area, fire pit, carport and shed, room
to build or expand, BG city limits.
Updated, clean & ready to move into,
$169,000. 4335 Dixiana Drive. Call
Roberto 863-398-7791. Additional 2
acres with 5 surveyed building lots,
pole barn and shed, $150,000 or
$300,000 firm, for entire 3 aces.
11:30-12:7p
3 BR / 2 Bth, mobile home on 4=
acres, 11/2 miles from Wal-Mart, com-
mercial or residential, $137,000. 773-
6692. 12:7p

Failures are finger posts on the
road to achievement.

HELP WANTED
Certified Teacher needed for year-round middle and high
school in girl's juvenile justice program in Bowling Green.
50 paid days off annually. $34K-36K depending upon
areas of certification plus excellent benefits. Please indi-
cate areas) of certification when applying.
Resumes may be faxed to C. McCray at
863-375-2017 or e-mail to hr@hsainc.org
EOE/DFWP
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30 ac or 37 ac beautiful woods and pasture. Within 1/2 Mi. of College. Best
Western and Projected growth area. Access to Peace River $15.000 per ac.
LOCATION? Need Space and Security? Deed Restricted community.
Beautiful 3/2 on 1/2 ac. Den. formal sitting room, 10' ceilings open floor plan,
2 car garage. Lots of upgrades $349.900.
REDUCED!! THIS IS A BARGAIN. 5 Acres on corner lot with 2005 DW
MH. 12" and 6" Well. $129.000.
A real beauty! 2058' under air, on 3.82 acres. Maintained & landscaped!
45x48 Steel galvanized metal enclosed barn with full kitchen. $314.900.
Homesites: 2 acre tracts available. Deed Restricted! Call for
details...$49,500.
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LAND FOR SALE

80.2 Acres

SR 64 Frontage across

from Golf Course

863-735-1614
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CAROL'S REALTY
1534 YANCY STREET

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
33952

$200,000+ neighborhood
Asking only $1499,00
Reduced! $139,900.

****** WAUCHULA ******

2904 Golf View Dr. 3/2

4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom

1 Acre Corner Lot

Newly Remodeled

1440 Square Ft

JAMES COLLIE LIC. ASSOCIATE

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

OFFICE:
CELL:
CELL:
FAX:

2 BR / 1 B, CENTRAL air and heat,
huge corner lot, 3110 Suwannee,
Zolfo Springs, like new construction,
$97,000. 781-2541. 11:16-12:14p

(2) 4-H PIGS, not able to show in
upcoming fair, 150 Ibs. each. 773-
3287. 12:7p

Los. Ffl S

FOUND BLACK dog, Moffitt Rd. area.
Call 735-1895 to identify. 12:7nc

SOFA, EXCELLENT- CONDITION,
$200; washer/dryer, $200 pair, excel-
lent condition; diamond plated tool
box for small truck, $50; picnic table,
$25. 773-6883 773-6990.' 12:7c
1 GOLDEN TECHNOLOGY Buzaround
scooter for the handicapped, new
price, $2,300, used three times, will
sell for $1,800. 1 Ultrasource 15,000
watt generator will surge to 22,500
watts, this generator is brand new,
never been used, cost w/tax $2,300,
will sell for $1,800. Both items located
at 307 S. 8th Ave. Call Bill Bishop at
773-6985 or cell 863-899-3923.
12:7p

Prosource One a national company is seek-
ing a dependable Administrative Assistant..
Must be proficient in Excel and Word, have
Good Customer Service Skills. And experi-
ence in Accounts Payable, Receivable and
Time entry. Apply At 804 South 6th Ave
Wauchula or fax resume to 863-773-0715.
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Citrus Removal Land Clearing
backlhoe Work
rond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Driveways febble Rock, etc.

,-"^ Shawn Rimes

1(863) 781;0412
A. Agnet
158"*17"9761

HELP WANTED
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for the
following positions for a Migrant Head Start Program:
Assistant Cook Responsible for assisting the Center Cook in prepa-
ration of meals and maintenance of the kitchen. Preferred: Food
Handler's Certification. High School Diploma/GED. Accepted;
Obtainment of GED within two years. Obtainment of Food Handler's
Certification within one year. Must be 18 years or older. Starting salary
$7.14-7.50 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched retirement
plan..
* Teacher Work \% ith children ages 6 wks to 5 years in a Migrant Head
Start Program. Responsible for pro iding a developmentally appropriate
Head Start environment and for overall management of the classroom.
Provides training and assistance to Assistant Teachers, and volunteers,
under supervision of the Early Childhood Education Specialist,
Preferred: A.A./A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education or related
field with enrollment in Bachelor's degree program, and two years expe-
rience in teaching early childhood. Bilingual (SplEng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA Credential for working
with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), enrollment in
an Associate's degree program, and three years working with young chil-
dren. Starting salary $9.64-10.13 per hour. Personal Leave and employ-
er-matched retirement.
* Substitute Assistant Teacher Work with children ages 6, wks to 5
years in a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for assisting in the
provision of developmentally appropriate activities and care for Head
Start children under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position
supported by the Early Childhood Education Specialist. Preferred: High
School Diploma/GED and two years experience working with young
children. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School
Diploma/GED. Starting salary $7.97-8:37 per hour. Part-time position.
* Bus Driver Respbnsible for providing transportation for children.
Preferred: High School Diploma/GED, CDL (class A or B) with P
endorsement and S restriction, current School Bus Driver Certificate of
Training, and six months experience driving a bus. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or
Creole/Eng). Accepted: CDL (class A or B) with P endorsement and S
restriction, current School Bus Driver Certificate of Training, and active
enrollment in a GED program with completion of GED within two years.
Starting salary $9.49-9.97 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-
matched retirement.
* Bus Monitor Responsible for ensuring children's safety on the bus
and providing an environment, which is conducive to the optimum devel-
opment of each child while they are being transported. Serve, as liaison
between center and families, maintaining on-going communication
between the center and families. Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
and one year experience as a bus monitor. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or
Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School Diploma/GED. Starting salary
$7.14-7.50 per hour. Personal Leave and employer-matched retirement.
Send resume/letter of interest or apply at:
604 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873. (863) 773-2815.
EOE. ADA. License # C14HA0511
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Classifieds

A/C HEAT UNIT, 3-ton package, $200.
735-0611.. 12:7p
FIBERGLASS PLATFORM & steps
w/Lt & Rt hand rails for mobile home
or above ground pool, $400; wedding
cake steps for inside the pool, 4 levels
w/Rt hand rail, safer than a ladder,
$150; 2 doz.+ sq. blocks, $20; New
19x33 oval solar pool cover, $50; leaf
and reg. vacuum w/new hose, $25.
Take it all for $500 + freebies. 773-
6270. 12:7p
PIANO, $100; ladies clothes size 6 &
8; boys husky jeans size 8 & 10; mens
jeans size 32/30; exercise gym, $25.
773-3287. 12:7p
AMERITRAC GENERAL TIRES,
245/70R-17, 5,500 miles on them,
$180 (4). 863-735-0064. 12:7-14p
JR. MISS GOWN, size small, very
fancy. 773-4308. 12:7p
REMINGTON RIFLE model 721, 30-06
Monte Carlo wood stock; over/under
scope, Bushnell Sportview, $450. 863-
287-3619. 11:30-12:7nc
220 SWIFT RIFLE Ruger M77 Mark II
stainless steel with beautiful wood
stock, Mag 5/50 scope comes with
hard case and 400 rounds ammo,
$850 OBO. 863-287-3619.
11:30-12:7nc
'05 SUZUKI GSXR600, $4,200 OBO.
781-5425. 11:30-12:7p

Reaflor

5757 Trask Road
Ft. Meade, FL 33841-9710

FORT MEADE, 12x60, 2 bedroom
mobile home, furnished, senior park,
very good, asking $7,500. Phone 863-
285-7657. 12:7-14p
3 CUARTOS / 2 bafios double trailer
lisla para ser occupad. Tan solo
$5,544 Down y $625 mensual. No
necisita credit solo Ilameme al 863-
773-2007. 11:30-12:28p
3 CUARTOS / 2 baflos trail y pro-
bidad paquete complete, vajo encan-
je, mensualedad reasonable con bue
credit para mas information Ilame al
863-773-2007. 11:30-12-28p
3 Br/ 2 Bath doublewide on land,
ready to move in, low down payment,
low monthly payments with your good
credit. Call 863-773-2007.
11:30-12-28p
3 BR/ 2 Bath doublewide, ready to
move in, $5,544 down, $625 monthly,
no credit needed. Call 863-773-2007.
11:30-12-28p

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD puppies,
taking deposits for Christmas. 773-
4308. 12:7p
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES for sale,
5 males, 1 female, $300 each. 863-
773-6224. 11:30-12:14p

Phone: 863-285-7118
Fax: 863-285-8888
Email:
landladyl @hughes.net
Website:
www.maryadsit.com

150 a/c. Paved road, creek, wooded
hunting/recreation. $10,000 A/C entire.

for

52 a/c Citrus. Limestone area $20,000 A/c
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FREE TO GOOD home (2) 8 month old
kittens. 375-4633. 12:7nc
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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FORT MEADE, FLORIDA five acre
home sites, 4 available, located just
outside town on private lake.
$110,000 each, owner financing.
Quality Realty & Investments. 863-
533-0888. 12:7-1:4p
COMMERCIAL LOT in Ona, 1/2 acre,
$27,000. 863-699-2845 or 954-328-
0211. 12:7-21 p
MOBILE HOME lot 80x140 in ZS,
Gaylors Park. 260-416-2896 or 735-
8522. 11:30-12:28p
5 ACRES, vacant land, eastern
Hardee County, high & dry! Asking
$95,000.781-1353. 11:16-12:14p

Shell

GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.

Fill Dirt
Z(
Lamar Gilliard
Home; (863) 735-0490

Rock

Sand

olfo Springs

co105tfc Mobile: (941) 456-6507

MULCH
Fill Dirt Drainfield & Driveway Rock, Stump Grinding
Potting & Top Soil (sold by the yard) R.R. Ties Delivery Available

120 Hogan St.
Wauchula, FL
(Behind Panda Restaurant)

Monday Friday 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 1 p.m.
773-3500 c17 27

LO ALL METAL
OrK BUILDINGS
"r, l 20 x 25 x 9 Ambassador
-Vertical Roof (2.12 Pitch)
1 Roll-up Door,
Gable Vents. 9984

25 x 30 x 9 Ambassador
'sk Vertical Roof (2:12 Pitch)
1 2 Roll-up Doors, 1 Entry Door
1 Window, 2 Gable Vents,
4" Concrete-Slab $15,096

30 x 35 x9 Executive
Vertical Roof (3:12 Pitch)
2 Roll-up Doors, 1 Entry Door.
1 Window, 2 Gable Vents,
4" Concrete Slab $20,295

SMeeLs ILU mpn vvinu Load
*.Up to 35' Wide, Unlimited Length
- "Stamped" Florida Engineered Drawings
- Florida Owned & Operated
Pr.. .... I .i ... i '.. -'" I ... o .r. .'

METAL SYSTEMS PLUS, LLC

.877-951-2300
,. cill 23tTc www.metalsystemsplus.com

4/2 LARGE, END STREET, huge fin-
ished basement for storage, manufac-
turer or bakery, etc., $1,000 month.
863-458-0551. 12:7-1:4p
3 BR/ 1 1/2 B, BLOCK HOME for rent.
First & Last. $700 monthly. (863) 773-
0166. 12:7-1:4p
3 BR/ 2 B, HOME, large yard, close to
new school, $900 deposit, $900
month, call after 3 p.m. 773-2207.
12:7-1:4p

1/2 DUPLEX, 2 BR / 1 Bth, 31--'
Pennsylvania Ave., Wauchula. 863-
991-0094 cell. 12:7-14p
WAREHOUSE OFFICE YARD, brand
new, 6,000 SF, 3647 Hwy. 17 frontage
in Zolfo Springs for lease 239-273-
7381. 12:7-28c
RENT TO OWN 2 BR / 2 BA mobile
;home, Charlie Creek, w/lot, $55,009,
$2,000 down, $600 month. 781-2541.
11:30-12:7p

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AM-SOUTH REALTY

MAKING REALI ESTATE REAL, EASY.
An Independent Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corpoaion

702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

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

Donna Steffens, Associate
Jessica Smith, Associate
Richard Dasher, Associate

781-3627
781-1186
773-0575

Donna Steffens

Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

The Sound of Silence
Calm yourself in the peaceable setting of this 5-Acre
wooded tract. Build a dream home or set your Mobile
Home. You owe it to yourself to see! Only $72,000.
If Cost IS an Objection! Overcome the obstacles with
this priced-Right 2-bedroom 2-bath mobile home. Move
quickly for savings! Only $45,000!
DISCOVER 9 acres of natural Florida land South of Zolfo
Springs. Only $85,000.
C Acrea for 72 Cnn

Nature in Concert. Squirrels chatter to the songbird's
melody in the tranquil setting of this 5 acres tract. Build a
home or use for recreational purposes. Located on Tall
Oaks Trail in the Golden Oaks. Owner motivated to sell!
Reduced to $72,500.
Solace at Last! Escape to the quiet in these 40 Acres on
Maude Road. Raise cattle, horses or build our own dream
home in this quiet area. $15,000 per Acre.
Highway 66 Frontage lot in Zolfo Springs. 100 X 155. Call
today! Only $25,000.

This ropery even includes a mobile home! Call today! 5.5 Acres Located in The Golden Oaks Only $62,500.
This property even includes a mobile home! Call today! 5.5 Acres Located in The Golden Oaks Only $62,500.

Outstanding!!! 3 bedroom 1 bath CB home in EXCEL-
LENT CONDITION makes other homes gobble with
Envy! This home has new tile, carpet and kitchen cabi-
nets. Listed price $98,000 all offers considered.
NEW LISTING
3 BEDROOMS 1 BATH ON 2 LARGE SHADY LOTS ONLY
$65,000 WON'T LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE.
JUST LISTED
Immaculate 3 Bedroom, 2 bath MH on 5 beautiful acres.
Fenced for cattle or horses. Nice oaks and pines. Listed
price $155,000.
JUST LISTED
12 ACRES of Fenced Pasture land, with well and pond.
Great location for horses. Or build you're new home.
Located south of Zolfo Springs. Listed price $179,500
Owner motivated make an offer.

East Main Street
This remodeled 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home has highway
frontage.' 2.9 acres income producing orange grove.
Only $160,000.
Large lot with an affordable starter home located in
Bowling Green, this 3/1 bath has central air and heat
Only $58,000!
Ready For New Owners! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath mobile
home in good condition comes with washer, dryer, 3-
sheds and an above ground pool with deck. 2 car garage
and screened In porch. Only $65,000! "This Is a must
SEE!"
HANDY MAN SPECIAL Located in prime area of Bowling
Green. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath frame home on shaded lot
is only $59,000.

FEATURES OF THE WEEK!!
135 x 120 ft. lot Zoned Duplex or Residential! Only $22,500.
RETIREES DREAM This 14x66 3-bedroom, 2-bath comes with screened porch, carport and
shed. Also included is a new washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator and microwave. Ready to move
right on in. Only $58,000 Wow, What a Deal!
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. c112:7c

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

GOLF COURSE SETTING! This home has it all -
3B/2Bth, 3 car garage, high ceilings with upgraded
light fixtures, split bedroom plan, elegant master bath,
bonus room with built-in cabinets and sink, lovely
landscaping. $299,500
PERFECT FOR WINTER VISITORS OR SMALL
FAMILY! 14'x70' River Birch, SW Mobile Home,
located in Charlie Creek ; nice lot 80x125. $59,900
GREAT PRICE on this C/B home with 2B/1Bth,
recently renovated kitchen, roof, tile floors; fenced
yard; excellent family neighborhood. $128,000
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY this 2B/2Bth Jacobson
D/W, built in 2004; nice 100x175 lot; peaceful location;
listed at $82,000
PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful 5 acres with mature
oaks plus 2B/1.5Bth C/B home; outside storage 30x36;
located in secluded area. $200,000
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This 4
B/2Bth home on 2.5 acres is perfect for those that want
country living but the convenience of town! Featuring
mexican tile floors, open floor plan, modern kitchen
with all new appliances and new cabinets plus 4 stall
pole barn. Make this your home today!
IF YOU NEED SPACE this is just the one for you!
Large 4B/2Bth, 2671 sq. ft. home with modern
kitchen, new roof, nice yard and all in a family neigh-
borhood. Listed at $180,000
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
COUNTRY SETTING FOR THIS IMMACULATE
3B/2Bth home; located on 5 acres just outside of town
in desirable area plus handyman's 24x36 concrete
workshop.

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SERVICE YOU

DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...........773-9743
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK.781-1226
ASSOCIATE: RHODA McCOY............781-7230

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

Doris Lambert

Quiet and serene surroundings overlooking man-made
lakes! 25 acres of grove and 15 acres in pasture; prop-
erty has been divided into 5 and 10 acre tracts; two 2"
wells and one 8" well plus pond. 10 acre tracts $16,000
per acre; 5 acre tracts are $16,500 per acre
BUILD YOUR NEW HOME on this 1 acre lot located
in very desirable area.$29,500
LET'S MAKE A DEAL! 15 Acres fenced with 3B/1Bth
C/B house, 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
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
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. $149,850
Beautiful 5 acre tract with some fruit trees, large oaks,
one (1) acre pond; would make a lovely home site or
weekend retreat. $110,000
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.
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.

CAN COUNT ON
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ......781-2413
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971
ASSOCIATE: CAROL JACKSON..............991-1255
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S 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 beha' ior plans, documentation, showering, feed-
ing. accompanying on transports, etc. C.N.A. License, AA, AS,
BA or BS preferred. Previous experience is a plus.
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.
Residential Shift Supervisor. Weekend and Rotating shifts
available. BS/BA in health related field with 2 to 5 yrs supervi-
sory exp. req'd.
Professional
Adult Education Teacher. Qualifications are BS/Education
with FL Professional Educator's Certificate. ESE certification
and/or Adult Education experience is preferred. Salary range
$35,000 to $45,000.
RN. Night shift for our.Skilled Medical Rehab Center. Current
License, assessment skills & dependability a must.
Program Case Manager. Previous.case management experi-
ence or social work is preferred. Qualfications are LPN or RN
with current Florida License or BS or BA,in Health'Related field
w ith 2-5 yrs experience.

Apply at 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873, fax
resume to HR Dept (863)773-2041, or e-mail to
annettedhr@finr.net. FINR has an.excellent benefit pack-
age including competitive pay scale and is a DFWP and
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DOWNTOWN OFFICE space avail-
'ible, please call 773-4186 or 773-
')65 11:23tfc
- BR/ 1 B apartment, $650 deposit
-lus 1st & last of $650 .month. 773-
100; 10:12tfc
:' BR/ 1 BTH unfurnished duplex, no
.,pets, no smoking, $650 monthly. 781-
-1528. 10:12tfc
5TTENTIONI The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
ace, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
ie intention to make such a prefer-
,nce or limitation. Familial status
Includes children under 18 living with
parents or, guardians and pregnant
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JAMES COLLIE

OFFICE:
CELL:
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FAX:

The

ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION, roof*
--vers, screen rooms, carports, glass
rooms, pool enclosures, rescreening.
Harold Howze Construction. 735-1158
RR0050181. 10:19-12:21 p
C&P CONSTRUCTION. Demolition, fill
dirt, tree removal, stump removal,
dragline, track hoe, land clearing,
shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer,
dump trucks. 735-2415. 1:19tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.,
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-2511. Several
weekly meetings. dh

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RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045925
Bill Reschke cIs 2iriC License CBC- 12430

SSTAFFUIG SEVCES, INCC..
Employee Leasing Specialist Workers Compensation Payroll
SContact: Robby Albritton
Office (863) 735-9226 Cell (863) 528-7085
159 S.R. 64 E .Zollo Springs. FL 33890 .
Swww.laborsolutions.com ralbritnton@laborsolutions dom

:Office Manager/Membership Service Director Requirem ents: High
;energy. Able to multi-task, computer skills, office skills. Must be able to
:work irregular hours. Free YMCA Membership.
:Childcare Coordinator Must have 40-hour Childcare state mandated
:course, CPR & First Aid & exp. working with children n a large group
:setting. FreeYM;CA Membership : -.
i Apply in person to: ': : '
The Hardee County YMCA, 610 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula
;EOEiDFWP 773-6445. CI12:7C

LIC. ASSOCIATE

1-941-627-2769
1-941-628-7835
1-863-412-8932
1-941-627-174.1

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Classified -

BUSH HOG MOWING, lowest possi-
ble price. Call 941-730-8180.
:11:30-12:28p
YARD WORK, cleaning beds, hedge
and tree trimming, raking, haul old
appliances. Jim's Lawn Service 863-
767-0439. 11:30-12:28p
I WILL BABYSIT IN my home, $10 day.
781-5425.. 11:30-12:7p
ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS, seal
coatings, free estimates, reasonable
prices, good workmanship. Henry B.
Smith 239-229-5048 or 800-825-8692.
11:23-12:21 p
MOWING GROVE OR PASTURE -
and bulldozer work. Call 781-1478.
11:23-12:21 p
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH-
ING for estimates call Barry. 781-
2171. 11:16-12:14p
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Small
and medium size businesses. For
information call 781-2171.
11:16-12:14p
PRESSURE WASHING PLUS. Exterior
painting. Free estimates. 781-5533.
Licensed & Insured. 11:16-1:18p

NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
dh
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Tuesday, Friday and
Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First
Methodist Church, Corner of Grape &
Church St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfcdh

B SEE
SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
www.bseesound.com. 11:9-1:11 p

Snon Trme Job Bankruptc. Repo Slow P
hiJi meer our easr requirenmern and )ou are condjtonallI
APPROVED!* NO MONEY DOWN
*Lo. month] pymnien- Compeiir.e RAte, Not Bu) Here-Pa, Here
Esitbltshed Credit Late ModeCar, & Trucks Call now for your credit appro~ al on our 24 hr loll free
HOTLINE 1-800-535-6061
You muin meet our lender's credit Li, rdards Lncome and equity requiremenL apples.
E el "06 ..

Help Wanted
Counterperson wanted. High School diploma
or GED preferred. Drug free workplace Must
pass Drug test. Please apply in person. No
information by phone.

KEMEN'S AUTO PARTS, INC.
306 N 6th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873 1

PARKElR FILL I)IRT
DEMOLITION
Fill Dirt Tree Removal Stump Removal'
Dragline Track Hoe Land Clearing *
Shell Clay Top Soil Bulldozer *
Dump Trucks *
(63) 735-2415 c11:3

FOR SALE

$8,500

cill 30-127p

2003 Ford Mustang
Red Air Bags
Power Steering Tilt
Power Windows
AM/FM
Power Door Locks
SNew Tires 5 speed V6
773-6761

5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
OUR TIRE.S ARE ON SALE EVERYDAY!

Open:
Mon Sat
S8:00 -'5:00
375-4461

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

7Bo Espino
Auto Technician

W0Pay CaSH

FOR HOUSES

awP Lavo

Office Ph: :375-3113

Mobile Ph:, 781-4460

BILL STATON

OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- LET US PICK up junk cars out of your-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's yard, Will buy old farm tractors.
Pharmacy. tfc Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc

COUNSELOR NEEDED to provide in home
parenting education to at risk families and children.
Bachelors degree in human services required and a
minimum of 2 years experience providing direct
services to children/families Sis required. Must have
reliable transportation, mileage reimbursement is

provided. Fax resume attention P.
863-9Q4-3078 or e-mail hr@gcjfs.org.

Parker at

S..' 12i:7

BJD EXCAVATING

* Complete Site Development Demolition *
e. *"DuLmp Truck Hauling" /,
SUnclerground Utilities.
(Or- *OCrange Tree Clearing 3
Call for FREE Estimates 863-773-6195
cl11 2tic

10 acres high and dry land hwy frontage on
St. Rd. 62 1 1/2 miles from Commerce Park
includes 3/BR 2/Bth trailer, $250,000.
Could go commercial.
773-4726
12 7p

Realtor
220 N. 6th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873

(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net

Jessie Sambrano

*** J96;eAL @9F TWE WSEEK ***
Beautiful Home with Acreage-3BR/2BA CB home with approximately
2,200 sq. ft. of living area and a 2 car garage. Located just west of
Wauchula on 10 acres. New roof, new insulation, new stucco and fresh
paint. Look at it today. Offered at $449,900 MLS 179381

Looking for acreage?-5 acre
tract, high and dr no wellands
with 338 sq. ft. road frontage off
Steve Roberts Special east of Zolfo
Springs. Asking $98,000 MLS
187146
Be the First! To live in this new
spacious 4BR/2BA M.H. 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, large
open kitchen and extra large mas-
ter bath in each unit. Offered At
$675,000 MLS 189303
Quiet Private Setting-Spacious
3BR/2BA home on 5.32 acres.
Located just east of Wauchula
approximately 5 miles with a
fenced in area for livestock or a
horse. Asking $250,000 MLS
189393
Good iStarter Home!-2BR/1BA
Home. Conveniently located close
to schools and shopping centers.
Perfect home if planning to retire'
or just starting a family. Asking
$125,000 MLS 189615
Nice Clean Vacant Lot-Located
on the South Side of Bowling
Green just out of City Limits. Thp
lot has 180 front and 150 dept
fronting Chester Ave. Lot zoned C-
1. Listed Price $62,000

2005 Mobile Home-3BR/2BA
located in the city limits of Zolfo
Springs. Good starter home
includes pool and carport. Asking
$85,000 NLS 189358
Easy on the Pocket-2BR/2BA
Mobile Home in Zolfo Springs.
Shown by appointment only. Can
\ou believe a living unit for only
$55,000 MLS 190185.
Excellent Country Living-2005
MH 3BR/IBA on 2.5 acres all
fenced located off Murphy Rd.
Includes stove and refrigerator.
Ready to move in! Asking $139,000
MLS 189913
Recently Renovated-Take a look
at this C/B 3BR/2BA home with
screened in pool, two sheds and
great back yard for barbeques
with family and friends. Call for
more details!! Reduced to
$167,900 MLS 190709
U-Pick-We have several listings
for tracts of land ,throughout
Hardee County. Call today about
vour tract of land!
Home in Golfview Estates-
3BR/2.5BA home approximately
2,623() total square feet with a 2
car garage. This is a great home
for a growing family! Call today
for your tour. Asking $245,000
MLS 191373
Doublewide Mobile Home in
Bowling Green-3BR/2BA 2004
M.H. with 1,512() total sq. ft cen-
tral air & heat. Offered at$85,000
MLS 186504

** Whether you're.buying or selling. The;'
& Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you.
ates help make your Real Estate dreams ct

*AII of our properties are on our website at www.floresrealty.net
*WE BUY LOTS ANYWHERE IN
HARDEE COUNTY TOP PRICE CASH.
QUICK CLOSINGS.
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS :
Contact After Hours "
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
EARA After hours 863-773-2840
OPPORTUNITY
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Amanda Mishoe (863 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863 559-9392
Lisa Douglas (863) 781-3247 Jesse Sambrano (863 245-6891
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CAROL'S REALTY
1534 YANCY STREET
n*rr,, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
i o"C 33952

$84,900

***** WAUCHULA*****

703 Summit

3 Bedroom / 1 Bath.

SCompletely Remodeled

New Roof

Services

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8D The Herald-Advocate, December 7, 2006

-The

Scratch a dog and you'll find a
permanent job.

GoodSheherd Hospice

HOSPICE
OPPORTUNITIES
Do you want to make a dif-
ference to patients and
families in your community
facing end-of-life Issues?
Join our dynamic team in
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
We are currently seeking:
SEBRING OFFICE
SOCIAL WORKER,
FT or PT:
Requires MSW. We will pro-
vide free supervision if you
wish to pursue LCSW.
LPN, FT,4p-12a
RN, Per Diem, 4p-12a
Flexibility in choosing
your days!
WAUCHULA OFFICE
(covers Hardee County)
RN, Per Diem, 8a-5p
Flexibility in choosing your
days
LPN, FT, 12a-8a
Our team members receive a com-
petitive salary and outstanding
benefits package, including paid
health premiums, four weeks
vacation your first year, tuition
reimbursement, retirement plan,
mileage and much more.
Bilingual Pay Premiumsl
For consideration, please call
(800) 464-3994 or apply online
at www.LPHcareers.com.
EOE/DFWP ,,,-c

ELLEN'S THRIFT SHOP now open, 7
days a week, 4709 N. Central, Bowling
Green. Lots of new merchandise. 375-
2270. 11:30-12:7p
ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY yard
sale Saturday, 8-12, 3215, School-
house Road. Crafts and misc. Don't
miss this one. 12:7p

SATURDAY 8-?, Oasis RV Park, cor-
rwr Schoolhouse Rd & State Rd. 66.
12:7p,

SATURDAY, 7-?, State Farm parking
lot North Oak & 17. 12:7p
FRI. &SAT. 1362 Kazen Rd.,
Wauchula. 8-1. Clothes, tools, go-cart,
lots of other items. 12:7p
GARAGE SALE Rt. 17 South, Golden
Oaks Rd., Saturday, 24 ft. pontoon,
treadmill, X-mas items and much
more. 12:7p

:Needed for
two apartment
communities in
SWauchuIa.
Management
and leasing
experience
a must-tax credit
experience.
Fax resume to
305-357-4744.
Refer to REQ# 61
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Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech

gugles@earthlink.net

* Phone (863) 781-9720
home.earthlink.net/-guglegrl

CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
-10 Years Experience-
Cer.i-ned Ir.iured

Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806

Classifieds

PATIO SALE 608 Kentucky St.,
Wauchula, 8-?, Avon included. 12:7p
MOVING SALE, Sat., 8-?, girls clothes
6-8, furniture, lots of misc. 933 Heard
Bridge Rd. 12:7p
SAT., 8-?, 705 Kentucky St., stereo, TV,
toys, etc. 12:7p
SATURDAY 509 S. 8th Ave., large
family sale, lots of kids items. 12:7p
638 KIELLA RD., Sat., 8-?, Several
families, clothes. 12:7p
SAT., 7-?, 815 N. 7TH AVE., Clothes,
shoes, scrubs. 12:7p
SATURDAY 7-?, 303 N. 10th,
Wauchula. Furniture, clothes, more.
12:7p

HOLIDAY YARD SALE Sat.; 8:30-
12:00, 427 County Line Rd. East,
Bowling Green. 'Christmas decor,
houseware items, adult and children's
clothes. 12:7p

Drivers:
Fla Based Carrier.
In & Out of Fla.
Good Miles, Good
Sometime
CDL-A, O/O's Welcome
VW W Trucking
800-226-8075 Ext. 8
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53 acre Industrial Park for any
heavy industrial uses.
53 000 sq th.-Newly renovated bldg.
21' eve, clear span can be divided.
13-800 sq. ft.* 4-1,000 sq H
2-1,250 sq. tt. 12,500 sq. ft.
1-11.500 sq. I1. 1-13.500 sq. tt.
1-9.200 sq. ft.
Rail siding. 3 phase power, city gas
Call Ken
Fort Meade
Business Campus
(908) 892-7076
SCI 1 191 7a

NEW FURNITURE
FOR LESS!
Lamps $17, 100-Barslools $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 sits $687 up,
50-1' Ent. Centers $167 up, 2 Pc
Queen Bed Sel $297 up, 50-4Pc bed-
room sets $387 up, 3 Pc Lilingroom
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 d4:20ifc

Needed for
two apartment
communities in
Arcadia.
Management
and leasing
experience
a must-tax credit
experience.
Fax resume to
305-357-4744.
Refer to REQ# 60
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YardSales

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 1751 Star
Avenue, Wauchula (off Old Bradenton
Road). 12:7p
SATURDAY, 8 a.m. 12 p.m., 214
Strickland St., Wauchula, clothes &
misc. 12:7p
SATURDAY, 6-family, 723 7th St. N.E.,
Ft. Meade, corner of Church and 7th,
8-? 12:7p
SATURDAY 7-?, 712 West Palmetto
St., Wauchula. Clothes; toys, furni-
ture. 12:7p
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 8-?, 1060
Knollwood Circle. 12:7p

Somehow I can't believe that
there are any heights that can't
be scaled by a man who knows
the secrets of making dreams
come true. This special secret,
it seems to me, can be summa-
riized in four C's. They are
curiosity, confidence, courage,
and constancy and the greatest
of all is confidence. When you
believe in a thing, believe in it
all the way, implicitly and
unquestionable.
-Walt Disney

ABOUT ...
Obituaries
Obituaries are published
free of charge as a public
service, but must be submit-
ted through a funeral home.
A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-
pation, memberships,
immediate survivors and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include
the names of a spouse, par-
ents, siblings, children and
children's spouses and
grandchildren, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there are no immediate
survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be
given.

The largest fish is the whale shark. It weighs up to 15 short tons-
more than twice as much as an African elephant.

oe L.Davis

INC.. REA

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(863) 773-2128

REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
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";'- ;i',; .-XIu Kl JUOE L. DAVIS,J
... JOHN H. O'NER
John O'Neal
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

Beautifully maintained 2 BR, 2
bath, MNH in Brookside Bluff on
double lot includes all appliances,
and some furniture! Only $70,000!
Adjacent to "The Bluffs" 18-hole
championship golf course.
New 2005 Fleetwood NIH with 3
BR, 2 baths, 924 SF on large
1.25 ac. Detached carport, well
and septic. $130,000!
Bayside home in Englewood!
Located on deep vater canal.
$1.075,000!
Completely remodeled, 3 BR, 1
bath. frame home on North 9th
Ave in Wauchula. $119,000!
20 ac. Hamlin grove approx. 2.5
miles east of Wauchula. Paved rd
frontage. $320,000!
Two 6+ ac. tracts. paved road, deed
restrictions, beautiful homesiles.
$20,000/ac!
Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in Ihe
Inverness area. Two minutes from
boat landing to the With-
lacootchee. One tract has well, sep-
tic & electric plus fill for .our
home. $50,000!

PRICE REDUCED! Don't miss this
opportunity to have !your own 5
acs. on beautiful Peace River. Very
close to Wauchula. Now $100,000!
4 BR, 2.5 bath brick home on 4+
acs. has dble paved road frontage.
Minutes from Zolfo Springs. Many
extras and many new amenities.
Call toda3 for full details. $320,000!
PRICE REDUCED! 12.95 acs. on
Murphy Rd, west Hardee Co.
Beautiful, high & dry, fenced with a
2 inch well. Now $14,500/ac!
Lovingly maintained 3 BR, 2 bath,
CB home in Bowling Green. Large
fenced back yard. Includes all new
high-end appliances. $145,000!
Attractive 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with
3,152 SF on 1 ac. in Golfview.
Gas fireplace, central vacuum, dual
A/C units, in ground pool, utility
shed. $350,000!
4 BR, 2 bath Fleetwood 2000 NH
has 2,016 SF o living area. Master
suite has a garden tub, shower, and
huge walk in closet. Some appli-
ances included. Located on 0.413
acs in Bowling Green. $95,000!

9-

Lonestar
C onsatraCs -yl'- C orp-.

General Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

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

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JR.
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	Section B
	Section B: Hardee Living
	Section C
	Section D
	Section D: Classified