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Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


109th Year, No. 8
2 Sections, 24 Pages


Thursday, January 29, 2009


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Man
By CYNTHIA KRAH
Of The Herald-Advocate
A man who stopped
ice cream at a groce
early Sunday night
napped in the parking
robbed and his truck s
city police said.
Wauchula Police


Carjacked
L William Beattie said a gun was
held to the victim's head, but he
d to buy was not injured in the carjack-
-ry store ing outside the Sweetbay
was kid- Supermarket on U.S. 17 South.
lot, then The incident was reported at
set afire, 7:54 p.m., he said.
The man, who resides in the
Chief Sweetwater community, had
gone into the store sometime
around 7:30 p.m. to buy some


At Gunpoint At Grocery Store


ice cream. He told police that
when he emerged five or six
minutes later, he noticed a small
light-blue car parked by his
truck. Two black males were
standing outside of it, and four
people were sitting inside it, the
victim described.
Beattie said that as the man
climbed inside his truck and
started the engine, one of the


two suspects came up to the
window and said, "Hey." As the
man began to open the window,
the second suspect opened the
passenger-side door and point-
ed a gun at him.
The other suspect got in the
rear, driver's-side seat, he said.
The suspect with the gun got
inside, too, and put the muzzle
of the gun to the man's right


temple. Then he told him,
"Move."
Beattie said the victim, at
first, moved to get out of the
truck, but was stopped by the
thieves with a "No!"
The victim told authorities he
was directed to drive out of the
parking lot and onto U.S. 17
South, where he was told to turn
left onto Will Duke Road.


Shortly, in the area of Florida
Fertilizer, he was issued another
order, "Pull over."
Beattie said the man did as
instructed.
There, the chief said, the
front-seat suspect said, "You're
one of the lucky ones; you live.
Now get out."
As the victim got out of h.is
See STORE 3A


Shots .....


Fired .....


In BG


Holdup h .
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Robbers brandishing guns he '1
held up a small market in
Bowling Green on Friday night.
El Mercadito at 4810 U.S. 17
N., next to Gloria's Restaurant,
was robbed at about 8:43 p.m.,
Capt. Brett Dowden of the .
Bowling Green Police Depart-
ment said. He described the
store as a small market selling
sundries, clothing and jewelry.
Though shots were fired dur-
ing the robbery, no one was
struck, he said. The owner,
however, did suffer a minor t.I
irijury in the incident, he added.' .-- .
Dowden said the owner and ." "i "".
one customer were inside the
store at the time. Two Hispanic K .
men then entered the building. -
Both were carrying guns, he ,
described.
As one of the men went up to '
money from the cash register, PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
See HOLDUP ZA Cold shower? These shrubs on Circle Drive are capped off, ready for the cold freeze.



BINGO! Game's A Winner For Cancer


FREEEEZING!

Low Hits 18 Degrees
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
How cold did it get? How dry is it?
Freeze and drought conditions affected life in Hardee County last
week as the combination of extremely low temperatures and
extremely low rainfall created risks to growers, ranchers and the
general public.
The county was hit hard by Thursday's cold temperatures.
According to Range Cattle Station records at Ona, temperatures
dropped below 32 degrees for the 10 hours between 10 p.m.
Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday. The low at the Ona station was 22
degrees, not a new record there for January, which was 18 degrees
in 1981.
Other parts of the county, however, did register 18 degrees for
most of the night. "We had reports of below freezing temperatures
from 8 p.m. to midnight when it dropped even more and stayed
that way until past sunup," said Barbara Carlton, executive direc-
See FREEZING 2A


SCHOOL SALUTE!


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Play bingo; help make Relay
For Life a success.
That's, the twofold goal of a
fundraiser held at the Elks
Lodge, 318 W. Main St., Wau-
chula next Thursday, Feb. 5.
The Hardee County Tax
Collector's Office team, the
Tagalongs, is raising money to
make this year's Relay for Life
even more successful. They
hope to have an even better
turnout than the 120 at last
year's event.
Doors open at 4:30. The early



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INDEX
Classifieds.....................8B
Courthouse Report....... 7B
Crime Blotter.................7A
Hardee Living................4B
Obits.......................... 4A
Roundups...................2A
School Lunch Menus....5B



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bird specials begin at 6:30 and
regular bingo at 7. Fun will con-
tinue throughout the evening,
probably until after 10 p.m.
There will be door prizes given
out from time to time.
Before, during and after inter-
mission, there will be lots of
food available, including pulled
pork sandwiches or platters,
which are complete with baked
beans and cole slaw. For the
younger crowd, there will be



Crash

Claims

Man, 74

By KASEY HELMS
Of The Herald-Advocate
A 74-year-old Zolfo Springs
man was killed in a crash on
Saturday morning.
Frederick A. May turned
directly into an oncoming vehi-
cle at the intersection of Ben
Hill Griffin Road and U.S. 17,
south of Zolfo Springs, the
Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash occurred at 9:12
a.m.
May was driving his 2002
Mercury van east on Ben Hill
Griffin Road with the intention
of making a left turn onto U.S.
17 when he crossed onto the
roadway into the path of an
approaching truck.
After failing to see the
oncoming 1988 Ford F-250, he
was struck on the driver's side,
according to a report filed by
See CRASH 2A


chili con came, or hot dogs and
chili dogs. There will be a vari-
ety of desserts, said coordinator
Marianne Pakovich.
Bingo comes in several pack-
ages. Early birds can have one
package of three cards for $2.50
or two packs for $5.
Regular bingo has choices
too. A single pack of three cards
is $7, double pack with six
cards is $14 and triple pack of
nine cards is $21. Each book


has every one of the games, X,
or regular, and there are also
some special games at $1 per
card of three games for the win-
ner take all, yardstick 50-50 and
winner proceeds go to the Relay
for Life.
There will be assistance for
anyone unfamiliar with the
games. Although play is limited
to people over 18, families can
come and watch and enjoy the
fun and food.


PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
The Hardee County School District honored its best
Tuesday night in an awards banquet at the National
Guard Armory in Wauchula. Worksite winners were rec-
ognized, and countywide champions chosen. Schools
Superintendent David Durastanti (far left) is shown here
with districtwide champs (left to right) Merilyn Strickland,
.teacher of the year; Neda Cobb, school-related person-
nel of the year; and Daniel Estrada, rookie teacher of the
year. See next week's edition for full coverage of all hon-
orees at this annual event.


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
A Zolfo Springs man was killed In a crash on Saturday when his minivan turned into oncoming traffic on U.S. 17.









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Ice coated citrus, vegetables, pastures and this blueberry crop on Parnell Road during the freeze Wednesday
night/Thursday morning. Temperatures hovered around 18 degrees for eight to 10 hours.

______ FREEZING
Continued From 1A


Kelly's Column
By Jim


The Hardee Correctional Institution (state prison) west of Fort
Green opened in 1991 on 245 acres. It has been a wonderful addi-
tion to Hardee County.
Warden Jon Tate and assistant warden Jerry Cummings spoke
to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday at the Panda Restaurant.
There are 1,575 to 1,590 inmates in close custody and 288 inmates
in the work camp, a total of about 1,870.
HCI has 373 full-time employees. Some 53 percent or 196
employees live in Hardee County. Tate and his family live in
Wauchula.
HCI has an operating budget of $28 million including $16.8
million for salaries. About 125 inmates a week work in the com-
munity in Hardee, Manatee and Polk counties. A crew works for
the city of Wauchula and for the county landfill. They also help
with the county fair, recreation complexes and Pioneer Park.
Inmates at HCI have a garden, make wooden furniture and
toys, help build Habitat For Humanity houses, and starting this
month help prepare meals at the prison.
Tate was an assistant warden ,at' HCI rbm 2002,-05. He
recalled 360 inmates helped in the cleanup after the hurricanes. He
moved to a Miami facility and then came back to Hardee. .
"Public safety is our No. 1 mission. The majority of inmates
will get out and be back in the communities. There are now over
100,000 Florida state inmates. The cost for a new correctional insti-
tution of about 1,600 beds is $100 million. There are projections
Florida will need 24 new ones in the next five years. The current
$2.3 state correctional budget is projected to double in five years,"
said Tate.
Over 200 outside volunteers help the prison. More are needed.
They help in preparing inmates for re-entry into society and help
reduce the percentage of released inmates coming back into the
prison system.
A freed inmate gets $100 and a set of civilian clothes. Call the
facility if you want to volunteer to help in counseling, etc.

This poem of unknown authorship was read by J. Evetts Haley
at a banquet of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society in the early
1920s and was submitted here by Wauchula's John Eason, whose
family owns a ranch in west Texas. Eason said the author was like-
ly an old cowboy who longed for earlier times.

"Backward, Turn Backward"
Backward, turn backward, oh time on your wheels,
Airplanes, wagons and automobiles.
Dress me once more in a sombrero that flaps; ,
A flannel shirt, spurs, slicker and chaps.
Give me a six-shooter or two in my hand,
And show me a steer to rope and brand.
Out where the sagebrush is dusty and gray,
Make me a cowboy again for a day.
Give me a bronc that knows how'to dance,
Buckskin of color and wicked of glance.
New to the feeling of bridle and bits;
Givemine a quirt that will sting where it hits;
Strap on a poncho behind in a roll,
And pass me a lariat so dear to my soul.
Then over the trail let me lope far away,
Make me a cowboy again for a day.
Thunder of hoofs over range as we ride,
Hissing of iron and smoking of hide.
Bellow of cattle and snort of cayuse,
Longhorns from Texas as wild as the deuces;
Midnight stampedes and mrillings of herds,
Yells from the cowmen, too angry for words;
Right in the midst of it all I would-say,
Make me a cowboy again for a day.
Under the star-studded canopy vast,
Campfire, coffee and comfort at last.. .
Tales of the ranchmen and rustlers retold,,
Over pipes as the embers grow cold.
These are the times that old memories play,
Make me a cowboy again for a day.

My father Buck Kelly bought the Hardee County Herald in the
fall of 1941. The first year of operation ending August 1942 pro-
duced gross revenues of $7,606.
That amount would not quite meet expenses for The Herald-
Advocate in 2008, which included $40,991 for newsprint, $44,679
for insurance, $16,150 in postage, $9,643 for taxes, $6,793 for util-
ities, $4,342 for telephone, plus salaries and payroll taxes for 19
employees, and other items such as rent, supplies, printing plates,
etc.
Needless to say we are very grateful for our employees, cus-
tomers and readers. For those of you who cannot read well like the
editor, we include a few photos you can look at.
After you are through with the paper, yqu can use it to line the
bird cage, train puppies and wrap fish entrails.

the Jan. 27? column by Christian conservative syndicated
columnist Cal Thomas that appeared in the Lakeland Ledger on the
"Stimulus Plan: Government vs. Responsibility" ends as follows:
"In last Sunday's Washington Post there was a pic-
ture of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1885. The stores and
hotels in the picture no longer exist. They weren't


tor of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association.
"We don't understand why there wasn't more significant dam-
age. There were reports of slight ice in the fruit, but it's a miracle
every piece of fruit wasn't lost. There will probably be some sig-
nificant leaf burn, possibly impacting next year's crop," Carlton
said.
Citrus was not the only crop to feel the effects of the freeze. "We
lost all the peppers and cucumbers. We were winding down but had
about one or two weeks of picking left. We'll plant over again,"
said Jimmy Parker of Parker Farms.
Another problem is the grass damage due to the freeze, leaving
cattle without enough to eat without supplements.
Ranchers also have to watch out for the fire threat. The Keetch
Byram drought index is worse in nearby Highlands County where
it ranged Tuesday between 700 and 749, critical danger. It wasn't
much better in Hardee, in the'650-range, still dangerous.


Get Well At
Health Fair
Get your health in check at
the annual Get Well Com-
munity Health Fair today
(Thursday) from 8 to 11 a.m.
at the Hardee County Agri-
Civic Center at the intersec-
tion of Stenstrom and Altman
Road, Wauchula.
There will be many ven-
dors offering health screen-
ings including blood sugar,
-cholesterol, blood pressure
and many more. A grand
prize will be awarded and
refreshments of juice and
cookies will be served.
Fight the Flu
Get a Shot
Arm yourself against in-
fluenza by getting vaccinat-
ed at the Hardee County
Health Department. To make
an appointment, call the
Health Department at 773-
4161 ext. 4.
Although the best time to
get vaccinated is October
and November the flu sea-
son does not peak until
February.
SHINE Program
Seeks Volunteers
Become a volunteer to
work with the elderly com-
munity through the Florida
Department of Elder Affairs
along with the West Central
Area Agency. Volunteers
help seniors make informed
decisions about Medicare,
health insurance and pre-
scription drug plans.
For additional information
to become a SHINE volun-
teer in Hardee County, call-
the Elder Helpline at the
West Central Florida Area
Agency on Aging at 1-800-
336-2226.


HOLDUP
Continued From 1A
the customer ran from the store.
After tikinL the cash, the
thiees, too, fled."."" ..
The captain said the robbers
took off in a 1980s model, blue
Ford. He said the vehicle is
either a pickup with a white
"topper" shell in back or a full-
size Bronco.
Bowling Green police are
seeking the public's help in
finding these men.
"We are reaching out to the
community, if they heard any-
thing or if they saw anything,"
said Dowden. "These men are
extremely dangerous. They are
willing to use force.
"These are the kind of people
who need to be off the street,"
the captain said.
Anyone with any information
on the possible suspects or who
saw or heard anything that night
is asked to call Dowden or
Police Chief John Scheel at
375-2255. Dowden said calls
after city business hours can be
made to the Sheriffs Office at
773-4144, where a message can
be left.
Information which leads to
an arrest can be eligible for a
cash reward, he said.
In addition to asking the pub-
lic's help in solving this crime,
Bowling Green police are seek-
ing assistance in preventing any
further incidents of this nature.
"We would like to caution
business owners to be extra vig-
ilant around their closing
times," Dowden said. "If there
is a vehicle in their parking lot
or a suspicious person lurking
around at closing time, call us."
Dowden stressed that officers
would rather prevent a crime
than respond to one.
"If a business owner is even
slightly uncomfortable or suspi-
cious, or if they just want a
police officer to walk them to
their car, call us. We will gladly
do that all day long," he said.


bailed out. They closed or became something else.
"We are experiencing economic difficulties because
we thought we could live outside our means as
individuals and government forever. We falsely
believed that home values would constantly escalate
along with our stock portfolios. More than a stimu-
lus, we need the lessons that wrong decisions and
failure bring. Let the house of cards collapse and
let's start over with those economic principles that
have worked for every generation that has embraced
them.
"SunTrust Bank is running a TV commercial that
speaks of "solid foundations" and "helping you get
and stay on solid ground." It speaks of back to basics
and no more keeping with the Joneses. That's the
right attitude, not subsidies that encourage risky
financial behavior.
"We used to take care of each other. Returning to
that ethic would do ore than revive the economy. It
would revive us."


Motorists are warned to be careful parking roadside because of
the possibility of catalytic converters igniting dry grass. Needless
to say, the same applies to discarded cigarettes, which can easily
start wildfires.
According to the Florida Division of Forestry press releases,
"drought conditions are expected to worsen as the La Nina-like pat-
tern continues to dominate the weather and will tend to bring below
average rainfall to the state. Periodic freeze events will increase
fuel loading in already dry areas and increase the fire danger
through the spring months."
The Southwest Florida Water Management District report last
Friday noted that the south region, which includes Hardee County,
was facing a deficit in aquifer levels and over two inches of rain-
fall so far in 2009. There has been less than a half inch of rain
reported for this area to date in Hardee County and the surrounding
areas, since Jan. 1.




CRASH
Continued From 1A


Cpl. A. Middleton and Tpr. J.K.
Cloud:
The Ford, driven by 28-year-
old Alexander Perdigon of
Arcadia, was traveling south on
U.S. 17.
Perdigon and his passenger,
Maximo Perdigon, sustained
minor injuries and were treated
at DeSoto Memorial Hospital,
the report said. Both were wear-
ing seat belts.
The pickup truck received an
estimated $8,000 in damages.
According to the report,


May's van spun counter-clock-
wise and camektc' a rest-on Ithe
east shoulder'onU.S. 17, facing
in a southwesterly direction.
The truck ended up on the
northbound lane of U.S. 17, fac-
ing southeast.
U.S. 17 was closed down
until the wreck debris was
moved.
May, who was wearing a seat
belt, became the first person to
die on a Hardee County road in
2009.


Orange Blossom RV News
By Connie Fisher


I just want to say welcome to
all who have just arrived. It is
nice to see you all back safe and
well.
On a sad note, we have lost
one of our residents this week.
Sam Wright has left this place
on earth. Please keep his family
in your prayers.

CANCER BENEFIT
Orange Blossom had a soup
supper to benefit the Cancer
Society. The cooks worked al
day preparing three different
kinds of soup. We had corn-
bread and homemade pie. The
cooks were Corrine Albertson,
Janice Benedict and Anne
Kelly.
The benefit raised over $500
for cancer research. LV, Ruth,
Dick and Caroline Ellis, along
with Caroline's mother, June
Fitzpatrick, were all there to
support the benefit.

COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS
Glenn Fauser and Junior
Atchinson won the 50-50 at the
Saturday morning drawing. Lee
Jarvis handles our 50-50 draw-
ing every week, so when you
see her, let her know you appre-
ciate her. Also, Moe and Millie
Welbaum, who go after your
doughnuts every Wednesday
and Saturday.

GAMES
Bingo: Thursday game win-
ners were Frank Ardelean,
Janice Benedict and Ed Den-
man, who split the mid-cover-
all. Mickey Manger and Del
Wells split the final coverall.
Monday, Ardie McDonald won
the mid-coverall. Lil Rowland
won the final coverall.
Euchre: Saturday, first, Moe
Welbaum; second, Al Hayes;
and third, Eunice Franks. Roger


Hambel, Harold Cogar and
Judy Forman all had four lone
hands. Wednesday, first place
went to Kitty Kelsey; Richard
Milbert and Paul Kadarik. Judy
Forman took second by herself.
Third was split between Millie
Welbaum and Al Hayes. Millie
Welbaum had six lone hands.
Cribbage: Tuesday winners
were first, Lee Jarvis; second,
Eleanor Dale and third, Al
Hays.
Pokeno: On Tuesday, Janice
Benedict and Ardie McDonald
split the final coverall.
Nickel Nickel: This game is
now played on Wednesdays if
anyone is interested.
Shuffleboard: Played on
Wednesday and Thursday
mornings and Friday nights
under the lights.

KARAOKE
Billy and Charlotte Wilson
are doing a wonderful job on
Sunday evenings. If you want a
good place to set, you better go
early. The hall is just about full
when, you get there at 7.
The other night I went and
they had to set up extra chairs. I
would say this is a good thing.
So if you have not gone yet, you
are really missing some good
entertainment. You even get to
enjoy watching the Line Danc-
ers, which are getting really
good.

EXERCISE & LINE
DANCING
Charlotte Wilson on Tuesday
and Thursday leads exercise
classes. On Wednesday morn-
ings Ed Denman teaches line
dancing. So, come and join the
fun. Then on Sunday you get to
show off what you have learned
at karaoke.
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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 3A


STORE
Continued From 1A
truck, the suspect in the back
seat also got out, the chief
described, and he pushed the
man into the driver's door.
The suspect went through the
victim's pockets, taking a wallet
from his back pocket and
papers from a front pocket. He
also ripped a small gold
bracelet from the man's wrist.
Then, the chief said, the sus-
pect in the passenger's seat
turned the ignition off and
threw the keys from the vehicle.
The victim was told, simply,
"Go!"
He did.
Beattie said that as the man
walked back toward U.S. 17, he
saw the small blue car parked
behind his truck. He continued
walking away, the chief de-
scribed, stopping only when he
reached Sweetbay for help.
Beattie noted that as officers
responded to the call, Hardee
County Fire-Rescue and the
Hardee County Sheriffs Office
were dispatched to a vehicle
fire at the intersection of
Honeysuckle and Hyde streets.
That vehicle, the 2007 Dodge
the man had been driving, was
engulfed in flames.
Beattie said the case is under
active investigation.
Further, surveillance tapes at
the grocery store and at the fer-
tilizer company are being
reviewed.
One suspect, he said, is
described as a black male 20 to
25 years old, wearing a tan or
light brown shirt. He is 5'7" to
5'9" tall, and weighs about 145
pounds. He has short black hair.
Another suspect is described
as a black male 20 to 25 years
of age, weighing 120 to 140
pounds and roughly 5'3" tall.
He has shiny gold front teeth,
and was wearing an all-black
jogging-style suit. His hair is
about shoulder length, and is
braided or in dreadlocks.
Call the Wauchula Police De-
partment at 773-3265 with any
information which could aid
officers in catching these crimi-
nals.
In the meantime, Beattie
advises the public to be on
guard and extra cautious.
Further, the chief predicts a
possible increase in such crimi-
nal attempts as economic condi-
tions affect people hereiand in
neighboring' counties. Any sus-
picious activity or persons
should immediately be reported
to police, he said.
Charges from Sunday's inci-
dent include robbery/carjacking
with a firearm, kidnapping,
vehicle theft and grand theft.



THERE IS HELP!
Spouse Abuse
Crisis Line
1 (800) 500-1119


PAGEANT PALS


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
The annual Ms. Project Graduation Pageant promises a load of fun. The 2009 version is Saturday night at 7 at the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center
west of Wauchula at the intersection of Altman and Stenstrom roads. Admission is $5, which will benefit a safe, drug- and alcohol-free graduation
party for these seniors and their classmates: (first row, from left) Brek McClenithan, Sheldon Hartman, Logan Thomas, Charlie Powell, Abraham
Anselmo and George Mendoza; (second row) Ariel Villegos, Miguel Rodriguez, Braxx McQuaig, Adam Cartwright, Juan Navarro, Tyler Robertson
and Nolan Neuhauser; (third row) Justin Hines, Jason Thompson, Jonathan DeLaRosa, Timothy Darty, Grant Roberts and Dusty Spears; (back row)
Ismael Hernandez, Chris Reid, Johnny Alvarez and Luis Vargas; (missing) Francisco Rivera, Bradley Adcox and Postene Louisjeune.


HELP CENTER MOVE


Man Beaten In


Home Invasion


PHOTO BY KASEY HELMS
The Hardee Help Center will be helping county residents in a new and improved loca-
tion at 713 East Bay St., Wauchula. The agency offers a variety of services, including
economic and prescription assistance, homeless prevention and many more other ser-
vices. The building, owned by First Baptist Church of Wauchula, was offered to the cen-
ter indefinitely. It is almost three times bigger than the Help Center's current building
and offers much more privacy for interviews, according to Executive Director Judith
George. The new location, complete with a fully functional kitchen and six offices, is
set to open on Monday, Feb. 9. After a bit of renovation, the current building, the old
Ausley Library, will be home to the Wauchula Garden Club.


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A Zolfo Springs man was
.accosted.,by two. thieves, ashe
:left his lhorp., ridpy to he,, to a
coin laundry., .
According to Col. Claude
Harris Jr. of the Hardee County
Sheriffs Office, the man was
walking out of his house at 106
Sixth St. W. sometime after
noon and before 3 p.m. to go
wash clothes when two males
approached him.
One, Harris said, was carry-
ing a gun.
The man was forced at gun-
point to unlock the door to his
house and go back inside, the
colonel said. Once inside, the
victim was tied up and "contin-
uously beaten," he described.
The suspects took the man's
wallet, keys and cell phone.
After the thieves left, the vic-


tim worked to free himself from
his bindings. He told authorities
it took him over an hour to get
loose and get help.
Harris said sheriffs deputies
searched the area for. the sus-
pects with the help of a K-9 unit
from Hardee Correctional Insti-
tution, but were unable to locate
the assailants.
Meanwhile, he said, an inves-
tigator with the Highlands
County Sheriffs Office assisted
local detectives in processing
the crime scene.
The victim was taken by
medical helicopter to Tampa
General Hospital. He has since
been released, Harris said.
The colonel said the crime,
classified as a home invasion,
remains under active investiga-
tion.
No arrests have yet been
made.


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Obituaries


HELEN JUANITA BLAIR
Helen Juanita Blair, 78, of
Wauchula, died Friday, Jan. 23,
2009 at her home.
.Born on June 27, 1930, in
Punta Gorda, she was active in
Hardee County Players, Wed-
nesday. Musicale, Wauchula
Garden Club, and participated
in Relay for Life.
She was preceded in death by
her parents Leon and Lillian
Pauline (Burdette) McLane.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Rev. G.J. "Buck" Blair;
four daughters, Donna Hernan-
dez and husband Larry, Rhonda
Schrenk and husband Mitch,
Melinda Luce and husband
Jean, and Karen Gordon- and
husband Kendall; one son,
Mike Blair and wife Angela;
grandchildren, Kendall, Nicho-
las, and Jamie Blair Gordon,
George and Randall Schrenk,
Blair Sims, Shea Luce, and
Ryan, Roland and McKenzie
Blair; one great-grandchild,
Blaine Jackson Gordon; two
brothers, Cline McLane and'
wife Jean, Brinson McLane and
wife Shirley; and one sister,
Omergene Brooks and husband
Bill.
A memorial service was held
on Monday; Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at
the First Untited Methodist
Church of Wauchiula with fami-
ly and friends officiating,.
In lieuof flowers, memorials
may be sent to American
Cancer Society Hardee County
Relay for Life.
ICS Cremation and Funerals
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SHELLIE MAE
PARNELL HARDY
Shellie Mae Parnell Hardy,
77, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died
Monday, January 19, 2009 in
Jacksonville.
Born in Zolfo Springs. she
moved to Lawrenceville, Ga. in
1977 and was a member of
Rehoboth Baptist Church in
Tucker, Ga. She worked for the
Veterans Administration for
over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Alvin L. Hardy Sr.
Survivors include one son,
A.J. Hardy and wife Kelli of
Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchil-
dren, Corey, Alex and Jessica,
all of Atlanta; and numerous
nieces, nephews and other rela-
tives.
'The family will hold a pri-
vate memorial at Crewsville
Baptist 'Cemetery in Zolfo'
Springs. .'\
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LEWIS KELLY GASSETT
Lewis Kelly Gassett, 34, died
Friday, Jan. 23, at Lake Wales
Medical.
Born April 27, 1974 in Bar-
tow, he was a mechanic.
Survivors include his mother
Judith Butler Newsome of Fort
Meade; wife, Tammy Gassett of
Decatur, Ala.; two sisters,
Michelle Gassett of Tennessee.
and April Gassett of Fort.
Meade; one brother, Tony
Butler of Fort Meade; two step-
sons, Alonzo and Douglas Sapp
of Decatur, Ala.; and numerous
j'.relatives.
"-A memorial service will be
held atthe funeral home Friday,
Jan. 30'ta 2 p.m. with the Rev.
James L. Whittington officiat-
ing.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
the Lord saw it fit to call one
of his own home "Nancena
Holloway." She was born on
Sept. 24, 1973 to Dorothy
Mae Melton and Louis Hollo-
way in Wauchula.
Nancena Holloway was
converted in her latter years
and became a member of
True Holiness Church in
Zolfo Springs under Pastor
Lillie'Mae Laster. She attend-
ed school'in Hardee County.
She is preceded in death by
her 'daughterAfiT'D 110ollo-
way.
She leaves to cherish her
memories, one brother Jer-
maine King of Wauchula;
four sisters, Mary Helen Mel-
ton, Savera Forest, Amanda
Outley, Sylvia Outley, and
Melissa Cloud all of Wau-
chula; two aunts, Jessie Mae
Shepard of Kalamazoo,
Mich. and Ula Kilpatrick of
Ocala; two uncles, Louis
Kilpatrick of Chambern, Pa.
and Willie and Beverly
Kilpatrick of Tampa; three
nephews, Marwin Simmons,
Marcel Melton, and Reshae
Melton all of Wauchula; three
nieces, Angel Simmons of
Wauchula, Cierra Melton of
Bartow, and Cyteria Austin of
Bartow; great-uncle and aunt
Jessie and Liaster of Zolfo
Springs; a host of nieces,
cousins and sorrowing
friends; special friends and
relatives, Aurey McCleod,
Alfreda Burks, Lisa Duval,
Larry and Beverly McHenry,
Leroy and Sarah Shoats,
Bernice White, Teresa White,
Holas William and Elza
VWshite.
Wait on the Lord, be of
good courage, and he shall
strengthen thine heart: wait, I
say, on the Lord. Psalms
27:14.

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DR. WESLEY LAMARR.
SOUTHERLAND
Wesley LaMarr Southerland,
M.D., 86, of Bradenton, died
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at
Bradenton.
Born in Wauchula on July
17, 1923, he was an Obstetri"
cian/Gynecologist for over 30
years and a WWII Air Force
veteran.
He was preceded in death by
his parents Esten and June
Southerland and wife of 40
years,' Donna P. (Sanders)
Southerland.
Survivors include one broth-
er, Esten "Sonny" Southerland
and wife Mary "Camille"; and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Wednesday,
Jan. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the
funeral home. Services fol-
lowed at 3 p.m. at Brant Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Sterling
Forester officiating. Interment
followed at Wauchula Ceme-
tery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be sent to the University of
Miami, Miller School of
Medicine Parkinson's Research
Fund.
Brant Funeral Home
Wauchula


ETELVINA
REYNA
Etelvina Reyna; 79, of
Bowling Green, died Mon-
day, Jan. 26, 2009, at
Palmetto.
Born in Mexico on Aug.
19, 1929 she was a farm
worker and of the Catholic
faith.
Survivors includeher h us-
band, Guadalupe Reyna Sr.;
seven sons, Ramerio Reyna
St., Margaretio Reyna, Guad-
alupe Reyna Jr., Juan Reyna
Sr., Humberto Reyna Sr.,
Edelmiro Reyna Sr. and
Ascencion Belmares; four
daughters, Lydia Reyes, Soila
Reyna Gallegos, Sonia Rey-
na Trejo and Rosalinda Rey-
na; 50 grandchildren; and 40
great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Wednesday,
Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Services will
be held today (Thursday) at
St. Michael Catholic Church
at 1 p.m. with the Rev.
Teodoro Mata officiating.
Interment will follow at the
Bowling Green Cemetery.



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ETELVINA REYNA
Etelvina Reyna, 79, of
Bowling Green, died Monday,
Jan. 26, 2009, at Palmetto.
Born in Mexico on Aug. 19,
1929 she was a farm worker
and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Guadalupe Reyna Sr.;
seven sons, Ramerio Reyna Sr.,
Margaretio Reyna, Guadalupe
Reyna Jr., Juan Reyna Sr.,
Humberto Reyna Sr., Edelmiro
Reyna Sr. and Ascencion
Belmares; four daughters,
Lydia Reyes, Soila Reyna
Gallegos, Sonia Reyna Trejo
and kosalinda Reyna; 50 grand-
children; and 40 great-grand-
children.
Visitation was Wednesday,
Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Services will be
held today (Thursday) at St.
Michael Catholic Church at 1
p.m. with the Rev. Teodoro
Mata officiating. Interment will
follow at the Bowling Green
Cemetery.
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BARBARA GAIL
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Barbara Gail Mortorff, 53,
of Moore Haven, died Thurs-
day, Jan. 22, 2009, at Bowl-
ing Green.
Born in Jacksonville, on
March 31, 1955 she lived in
Moore Haven since 1979.
She was, a housewife and of
the Baptist faith. She was a
loving wife and mother; she
never knew a stranger and
everyone who knew her
loved her.
She was preceded in death
by her mother, Doris Aline
Beverly.
Survivors include her hus-
band, 'Dale B. Mortorff of
Moore Haven; two sons,
Franklin T. Boyer II and wife
Karen of Kentucky, and Jed
J. Boyer and wife Betty of
Bowling Green; two grand-
children, Jerry Buffalo and
Jeremy Boyer; father, Plynie
Allen Deen and wife Joann of
Georgia; two brothers, Allen
Lee Deen and wife Laura,
and James Rickey Deen of
Georgia; and three sisters,
Donna Parker and husband
Carl, Beverly Ann Deen of
Georgia, and Michelle N.
Reyes of Kentucky.
A memorial service will be
held at a later date at The
Angler in Moore Haven.



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Moore Haven, died Thursday,
Jan. 22, 2009, at Bowling
Green.
Born in Jacksonville, on
March 31, 1955 she lived in
Moore Haven since 1979. She
was a housewife and of the
Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by
her mother, Doris Aline
Beverly.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Dale B. Mortorff of
Moore Haven; two sons,
Franklin T. Boyer II and wife
Karen of Kentucky, and Jed J.
Boyer and wife Betty of
Bowling Green; two grandchil-
dren, Jerry Buffalo and Jeremy
Boyer; father, Plynie Allen
Deen and wife Joann of
Georgia; two brothers, Allen
Lee Deen and wife Laura, and
James Rickey Deen of Georgia;
and three sisters, Donna Parker
and husband Carl, Beverly Ann
Deen of Georgia, and Michelle
N. Reyes of Kentucky.
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day, Jan. 25, 2009.
Dr. Southerland was born
in Wauchula on July 17, 1923
to Esten and June Poe
Southerland. He was a WWII
Air Force veteran and gradu-
ated from the University of
Miami School of Medicine in
1957. Dr. Southerland worked
at Jackson Memorial Hos-
pital in Miami before moving
to Bradenton in 1962 where
he practiced medince as an
OBGYN for over 30 years.
An accomplished, carrying
physician, Dr. Southerland
was best known for his over-
whelming generosity of spirit
to family, friends and strang-
ers, opening his home to the
less blessed.
Dr. Southerland was pre-
ceded in death by her parents
Esten and June; his loving
wife of 40 years, Donna P.
(Sanders) Southerland as
well as his "aunt Adelia
Forbes.
He is survived by his
brother and sister-in-law
Esten "Sonny" and Mary
."Camille" Southerland of
Bradenton; nieces and neph-
ews, Susan Southerland
Dupper of Punta Gorda, Lane
P. Southerland of Parrish,
Elizabeth A. Southerland of
Bradenton and Alan K.
Southerland of Bradenton;
cousins and a host of great,
and great-great nieces and
nephews also share in
remembering "Uncle Marr."
In lieu of flowers, the fam-
ily requests a remembrance
to the University of Miami,
Miller School of Medicine
Parkinson's Research Fund.

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W WELCOME
We welcome John and Jim-
mie Sue Venable from Arkansas
after a year's absence. We are
glad to see you back with us
healthy.
We were sorry that Lou and
Janet Sperry had to head back
home to Tennessee due to
Janet's health. Let's keep Ray
Colston in prayer as he is
recovering in Heartland hospi-
tal from pneumonia.
MUSIC
Sunday was too chilly to
have our, jam outdoors, so we
moved indoors. We had 59 lis-
teners and 17 musicians.
Our own Bill Hartigan did
some George Burns and sang
"Ole Bones" along with jokes,
bringing in laughter. Taking the
stage to sing "Nobody's Child,"
"I Saw The Light" and "Five-
Pound Possum" were the
Indiana Sweethearts, Edith and
Kenny Creasy, accompanied by
Bertie and Kermit Emmerson.
Melvin Roberts was on guitar
and singing "Seven Spanish
Angels". and "Boot Scootin'
Boogie," accompanied by Ray
Moore playing the fiddle. Fred
Marsh did several numbers on
the harmonica. Al Pursley sang
"Lonesome River."
The Oasis Bluegrassers did
several numbers with Gary
Hyde on the bass, Ray Moore,
fiddle, Fred Branham, banjo,
and Bob Bryant and Lloyd
Clark on guitar. Chris Moore
did a great number on the bass.
The 50/50 was won by Joni
Branham, Margret Terrell and
Edith Creasy. Merchant certifi-
cates were won by Ernie
Cluver, Leon Sumner, H.
Scaggs, Carol Hoskins and me.
BOWLING
Although we had a few
dropouts, we were thrilled to
see Joe and Cindy Diverda and
Chuck and Joyce Williamson
join us with much fun and
laughter.
Chuck was the highest scorer


and Karen Roberts came in sec-
ond. The lowest was me, but, I
had fun. These people didn't
know I wasn't an. avid bowler.
BREAKFAST
Saturday will be our home-
made sausage gravy and biscuit
breakfast, with pancakes,
sausages, juice and coffee from
8 to 9 a.m.
BINGO
Thursday we had 27 joining
us for bingo. Janelle Reid won
the 50/50. The jackpot went to
Don Phillips and Janelle Reid.
Merchant certificates went to
Emma West, Charlene Soul-
igne, Pat Stacy, Mary Lou
Katzur and Shirley Hyde.
Tuesday saw 28 playing
bingo. Jackpot went to Connie
Akelian, 50/50 went to Mary
Lou Katzur. Merchant certifi-
cates were received by Shirley
Hyde, Judy Drummond, Emma
West and Connie and Mike
Akelian. Come join us for an
exciting evening. Doors open at
6.
HORSESHOES
Now, there are diehards and
there are diehards. During this
cold spell we've had, there
stand our horseshoe players
swinging in those horseshoes.
Now, were they pitching to
keep warm? It seemed they
were pitching faster than usual.
Now, even the shuffleboard
players know when it's too cold
to play.
POKENO
Now here is a great past time
if it is cold outside. You go the
rec hall and keep warm.
This week we saw two new
players. Didn't get a chance to
talk with Pat Stacy and Barbra'
Stalder, but I am sure they en-
joyed the company of Audrey,
Shirley, Mary, Jenelle and
Eddie.
Wonder what they thought
when Eddie took all the pennies
home this week?


The excitement, the true excitement, was always in starting
. again. Nothing's worse than an accomplished task, a realized
dream.
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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
What was once Manley's Shoe store is now under new ownership and is set to become a full service hair salon. Clay
Cobb and his wife Christal, a certified cosmetologist, bought the store last May with the idea of transforming the
shoe store into a salon that will provide many services, including tanning, teeth whitening, waxing, nails and pedi-
cures, hair and makeup. The building is currently under reconstruction with plans to add on to the front and back.
The salon, still unnamed, is projected to open in June or July and is located on North Seventh Avenue.


Child Birth
In Spanish
Child birth classes taught
in Spanish will be available
at the Hardee County Health
Department. The cost is $25
per person or $50 a couple.
Classes will be held Feb.
6, 23 and 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Call 773-4161 ext. 170 to
register.


2010 Census
Is Hiring
Part-time and temporary
jobs are available for resi-
dents-.of Hardee County for
the 2010 Census. The jobs
pay between $10 and $16
per hour and a test must be',
taken to qualify.
The test will be conducted'
at the Hardee County Public
Library on Saturday at 9:30
a.m. and on Feb. 4 at 2:30
p.m. For, more information,
call 1-866-8,61-2010.,


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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Junior Marisa Shivers will
represent Hardee in the girls
weightlifting regionals.
Shivers was the only one of
the small Hardee team to ad-
vance, placing second in the
183 division. Regionals are
being held in Port Charlotte this
weekend.
Shivers, senior Brittany Wig-
gins and junior Mary Braddock
have been pacing the team all
season. Wiggins didn't get to
advance because of a foot fault
in her personal-best bench press
of 95 and Braddock didn't
make her weight division.
Overall, the team has done
well, said Coach Jan Brutus.
"They worked hard, but many
of them were facing their first
year of weightlifting. I am look-
ing forward to them returning
next year and feel more ,girls


will be advancing to regionals
after another year of training,"
said the coach.
Meets since January began
with a meet at LaBelle on Jan. 9
in which four girls placed in
their weight groups. Braddock
placed second with a 205 total
and Shivers were second with a
190 total. Sophs Desarea New-
comb and Kaitlyn Kennedy
each placed in their division.
Placing four in a meet against
Avon Park, Sebring and
LaBelle was an accomplish-
ment, said Brutus.
At sub-regionals at Sebring
on Jan. 17, junior Magali Bar-
cenas was among those who did
her personal best. In the 129
division, she managed a total of
the bench press and the clean
and jerk of 150.
The final meet of the year
was the huge Travis Todd
Invitational held last Thursday.


in Avon Park. Hardee had to.
compete against Port Charlotte,
Bradenton Southeast, Sebring,
LaBelle, Sarasota, Lake Placid,
DeSoto, Palmetto and Avon
Park.
Still, the Hardee girls did
their best. It seemed monitors,
were looking for the least in
fraction, whether the arms were
fully extended in the lifts,
whether there was any foot
movement, etc. As a result, sev-
eral girls "scratched." Shivers,
placed fifth and Braddock plac-
ed sixth, getting 110 on both the
bench and clean and jerk.
Finishing up the season for
Hardee were Wiggins, Brad-
dock, Kennedy, Barcenas,
Newcomb, Brook Tinsley and
Stephanie Driver. As noted,
Shivers extended her season.
Only Wiggins will be lost to
graduation,, leavjng a good,
Snucleus for next year's squad .
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Hardee Hoops Coming To End


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee boys basketball is--
winding down.
District playoffs will be the
week of Feb. 9.
Between now and then, the
varsity pnd junior varsity play
at DeSoto tomorrow night
(Friday) and the varsity has a
solo game at Okeechobee on
Tuesday.
Although generally improv-
ed, the varsity Wildcats contin-
ue to make ball-handling mis-
takes, giving opponents the
opportunity for easy scores.
"Turnovers still are a problem.
We have the talent, but turn-
overs cut our momentum and
give up easy points," said Head
Coach Vance Dickey.
He has only two seniors on
his squad, Postene Louisjeune
and Lucas Juarez. The only
junior is Antjuan Jones. There
are three sophs, Tre' Anderson,
Carl "Junior" Brown and
D'Vonte Hooks, and three
freshmen, Jajuan Hooks,
Keshun Rivers and Andrew
Hooks. Louisjeune has become
:the top scorer, playing consis-
tent offense and defense.
Last .week's trio of games
began with a visit from Sebring,
:which pressured full-court until
the final minutes, forcing 36
turnovers and getting numerous
points from them.
The Streaks were leading 31-
12 after a poor Hardee first
:period, and upped their lead to
.58-28 by halftime. It widened to
.75-40 at the three-quarter mark
and finished at 91-57.
Sebring, a senior-laden
:squad, had a half dozen players
in double digits. Louisjeune
was tops for Hardee with the
game-high 14 points. Andrew
:Hooks and Anderson each had
nine, with Brown and Rivers
adding a half dozen apiece.
Juarez canned a trey and Jones
and D'Vonte Hooks each had
two points.
Hardee went to Mulberry last
Thursday to battle the Panthers.


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Alessa Valerio
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Alyssa Obergon
Amy Guitierrez
Ana Ibanez
Andrew Leal
Breana Reynolds
Breanna Kilpatrick
Brenda Salgado
Brianna Rivers
Bryan Flores
Caleb Arana
Caleb Macias
Chloe Selph
Daisy Chavez
Damian Cook
Daniella Marrero
Daquan Lee
David Edwards
Dayshaa Carlton
Desirae Cabrera
Elvia Garcia
Enima McGuckin
Esteban Fernandez
Esteban.Mendiola
Ethan Willis
Fidencio Davila
Gabriel Arguelles
Giovanni Valdez
Hailee Escobedo
Haley Dickey,
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Hannah Ward
Hayden Mushrush
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Hunter Rowe
Irvin Campos
Isabel Calvillo
Jada Bragg
Jamie Walker
Jasmine Shields
JayCee DeBoom
Jose Caballero
Jose Hernandez
Joseph Peters
Jozie St. Louis
Juan Morales
Justin Jimenez
Kayla Patterson
Kedrick Williams
Keyla Romero.
Landon Newman
Leah Hall
Leigha Alderman *
Macy Kingdon
Marilu Antonio Rivera
Matthew Peters


,The game was close through-
out. Mulberry's Lee Amos got
free for a lay-up with three sec-
onds left to give the Panthers
the 37-36 victory. Amos fin-
ished the night with 28 points,
the only Panther in double dig-
its.
For Hardee D'Vonte Hooks
put 10 points in the hole, six in
the pivotal fourth quarter.
Hardee trailed 9-8 at the end of
the first period, but bounded
back to take an 18-13 lead at
halftime. The 'Cats maintained
a slight 30-29 lead at the end of
the third period, and Mulberry
reversed that by the final
buzzer.
"We were up by five points
with two minutes left. But, two
turnovers in the final 90 sec-
onds gave them the two baskets
to get close enough to win,"
said Dickey.
Other Hardee scorers were
Anderson with nine points,
Louisjeune with eight, Jones,
four, Juarez three and Jajuan
Hooks two points.
Hardee's final game of the
week was Friday at Sarasota
Booker. "Booker is young like
us We just couldn't get mo-
nentum, due to poor passing.
I'm not faulting their effort.
They go all out. We just can't
seem to get over that hump,"
commented Dickey.
Booker led from the get-go,
gradually widening its lead
until the end of the game and
final score 48-36. Brandon Fox
was the only Tornado in double
digits with 14\points.
For the Wildcats, it was
Louisjeune with 12 points and
Rivers with 11. Everyone on the
roster scored. Jones had four
points, while Brown, Juarez,
Anderson, D'Vonte Hooks and
Jajuan Hooks each had two
points and Andrew Hooks was
one-of-two at the charity stripe.
The Hardee JV also played
three games last week, doing a
bit better in each game in the
first week they have had consis-
tent games. Some schools do


Mayte Tellez
Nevaeh Arguelles
Oscar DeSantiago
Rakeim Baker
Randy Campbell
Raven Carlton
Richard Torres
Rodrigo Chavez
Roman Rivas
Sara Ibanez
Sariah Alamia
Saul Salgado
Savannah Valletutti
Seth Durrance
Skylar Tatum
Stanley Severe
Steven Hastwell
Tayler Moseley
Tomy Molina
Trey Canary
Trinity Her
Tulsi Patel
Veronica Rivera

FIRST GRADE
Alyssa Beers
Araceli Escobedo
Blake Richardson
Brianna Farias
Brianna Valadez
Bryce Rucker
Cinnamon Williams
Citlaly Gonzalez
CoRon Guajardo
Cruz Avalos
Damario Zuniga
Daniel Garcia
Daniel Ramirez
Danielle King
Diana Paulino-Pena
Dristen Newcomb
Elaina McClenithan
Elijah Powell
Elizabeth Camarillo
Emilio Huss
Gabriel Aguilar
Gabriella Guzman
Gisselle Chavez
Gustavo Chagoya
Hallie Atchley
Hannah Ford
Hugh Pate
Hunter Presley
Isela Flores
Jacob Contreras
Jasmine Consuegra
Jasmine Herrera
Jeremy Luciano
Jesus Lopez
Jinny Luberis
Josue' Carmona-Alonso
Karla Chavez-Chagoya
Laura Perez-Ordehi
Lea Nichols
Lyndsey Welch
Maria Deloera
Melissa Zambrano


not let their JVs play out-of-
county games.
Versus Sebring, it was similar
to the varsity experience, with
the junior Streaks employing a
full-court press until the fihal
buzzer. Sebring turned a 20-5
first quarter into a'rout with the
final score 62-26. Three starters
stayed in the game until the last
moments and scored 16, 12 and
10 points.
For Hardee, Quintin Carlton
led with eight points. Deonte
Evans and Richard Fermin each
had four, Sammy Cisneros and
Ivan Fermin each three, and
Jessie Belcher and Murrell
Winter each two points.
The junior varsity 'Cats did
better Thursday at Mulberry,
jumping out to a 15-7 advan-
tage and still leading, 26-19 at
halftime. The Panthers reversed
that in the second half, taking
advantage at the free throw line,
where they were 10-of-13.
Although they committed 17
fouls, it didn't help the junior
Wildcats, who made only 8-of-
20. Each team had a quartet of
three-point goals.
For the Panthers, there were
two players each with 14 points.
For Hardee, Evans was the
game's high scorer with 18
points, some every quarter. Ivan
Fermin added nine, Carlton
eight, Cisneros five, and Winter
and Richard Fermin each two.
Hardee played "probably its
best defensive game of the sea-,
son" on Friday night, said Head;
Coach Rod Smith. It was 5-4 at
the end of a slow first period
and Booker led 13-10 at half-
time. The pace picked up in the
third period, with Booker lead-
ing 28-22. The Tornadoes took
the final period and the game
43-30.
E. Burke had 15 points for
Booker, a dozen in the hectic
second half. For Hardee, Evans
was tops with 11 points and
Carlton had 10. Cisneros nailed
a trey, and the Fermin brothers
and Winter each added two
points.


Nick Gainous
Oren Crawford
Puja Ahir
Rachel Garland
Rene Duran
Rosa Guerrero
Samantha Jimenez
Sandra Salgado
Saul Arvizu
Tyler Abel
Weston Roberts

SECOND GRADE
Adelfo Hernandez
Anahi Cano
Andrew Rigney
Angel Conejo
Betsy Mejia
Christina Short
Daniel Obregon
Daylin Newcomb
Devan Rimes
Devina Garza
Dexter Yang
Drew McGuckiin
Eddie Rivera
Eric Romero
Erica Martinez
Fatima Ramirez
Guadalupe Diaz
Haley Canary
Hannah Bandy
Hannah Glisson
Hardee Pace
J.C. Kulig
Jansen Walker
Jennifer Maldonado
Kaitlyn Powell
Kareli Plata
Kiana Fricks
Laura Reynolds
Lillian Salazar
Lindsey Boyette
Marcus Sambrano
Marisa Molina
Santibanez
Marta Ramirez
Patricia Deloera
Paulo Ruiz-Venegas
Ramiro Guerrero
Randy McLeod
Rebecca Kedzior
Tony Webb

THIRD GRADE
Alex Paulino
Alexis Neel
Anderson Severe
Angelica Salas
Anthony Mrianda
Brannon Cooley
Caleb McCoy
Carlos Perez
Cody Gillis
Cori Ann Rosales
Damar Harris
Garrett Norris


Hannah Herrin
Ivan Badillo
Julissa Flores
Kaylee Derby
Krupa Ahir
Layla Santoyo
Mario Gomez
Nick Nichols
Nubia Gomez
Rouke Madronal
Sydni Lopez
Taylor Bone
Zack Macias
Zackary Richardson

FOURTH GRADE
Antonia Silos
Audra Weeks
Austin Johnson
Cade Roberts
Darby Farr
Desiree Ford
Destiny Yang
Emory Smith
Gannon Watson
Gerardo Jaimes
J.T. Canary
Janie Elizalde
Jesse Santoyo
Jhett See
Laina Durrance
Lance Bursler
Litzy Vargas
Lydia Borjas
Maria Jaimes
Marisa Gonzalez
Molly Hartman
Noah Valletutti
Odalis Hernandez
Olivia Flores
Priscilla Villazana
Rayann Kulig
Rodrigo Mendieta
Rosendo Saldana
Sarah Welch
Walner Pierre
Will Roberts

FIFTH GRADE
Alexander Shields
Alexis Chavez
Andrew Hagans
Aubrey Rigney
Austin Wallace
Brooke Fones
Danielle Weeks
Emelie Wolgast
Jakayla Mosely
Jorge Perez
Juan Zavala
Marco DeLoera
McClain Mitchell
Megan Grills
Rebecca Seay
Sonya Calvillo
Tristan Windham
Zozimo Saldana


KINDERGARTEN
E
Carlos Alvarez
Jacklin Barber
Kaylen Barringer
Colton Block
Kaitlynn Brandeberry
Kelly Burns
Angel Cardenas
Joelynn Carver
Alexis Crews
David Cruz
Oscar DeLeon
Alexis DeLeon
Brianna Franks
Megan Gannon
Stephanie Gonsalez
Nevaeh Gonzales
Kyearsten Goodwin
Jose Gracia
Blake Graham
Anthony Griffis
Romeo Gutierrez
Angela Kerth
Franklin Lee
Siera Lozano
Miguel Martinez
Hannah McDaniel
David Mendez
Raquel Montanez
Jeremy Myers
Melinda Rivera
Rosalba Salazar-Barbosa
Cheyann Strickland
Yacquelin Villalva
Jason Walker
Kaylee Ybarra

E/S
Humberto Aguirre
Miguel Avilez
Adrian Camili
Diana Cardenas-Munoz
Vicente Chaidez
Jessica Estrada
Joshua Garay
Dalton Keeton
Suleyma Medina
Pablo Molina-Rosales
Esmeralda Morales
Mario Rodriguez
Francisco Romero
Margarita Severiano-Juan


FIRST GRAbE
A
Isabella Adams
Jackson Baker
Kipp Cooper
Rafael Esquivel
Lucy Garcia
Jesus Jurado
Taleia Moreno
Adriana Perez
Hunter Rodd
Sydnie Steiner
Gage Warczinsky

A/B
Dylan Bozeman
Aaron Bunch
Karina Carranza
Jacqueline Chagoya
Darren Daniels
Myrka DeLaTorre
Brayan Diego
Bryce Douglas
Ezequiel Garza
Olivia Gonzales
Roberto Gutierrez
Ethan Hollinger
Wyatt Keller
Rosemarie Kerth
Marcos Marquez
Mackenzie McCoy
Briana Montero
Bryan Moody
Donnell Patton
Ashley Pelham
Angela Ramirez
Lizbet Ramos-Jaimes
Roy Revels
Zaida Rojas
Joseph Ruschiwal
Christian Turner
Sang Ying Vang
Chayengchy Vue
Logan Whidden

SECOND GRADE
A
Luis Angeles
Michaela Klein
Eduardo Morales
Dakota Roberts
Jose Romero-Vazquez
Mike Trevino


Daniela Villalva Gabriela Reyes
Gabrielle Willis Ulyssa Rodriguez
Jasmine Sanchez'


A/B
Vanessa Alcoser
Michaela Blasingain
Kaylie Carver
Jaime Ceja
Jacob Davidson
Elizabeth DeLeon
Amari DeLeon
Alejandro Duran
Kasandra Gallardo
Jose Garcia
Javier Garcia
Adolfo Gonzalez
Jason Hearns
Devin Hill
Alexis Jaimes
Maria Lopez
David Martinez
Isaac Moreno
Milton Palacios
Infiniti Randolph
Jamie Richardson
Sanjan Rifty
Claudia Rojo-Deleon
Darby Sanders
Zachary Sibrava
Charles Spears
Sergio Velazquez
Alana Woods
Stepiien Ybarra

THIRD GRADE
A
Mason Block
Austin Reynolds

A/B
Carol Allison
Jayma Barnett
Montana Bishop
Avery Bunch
Ashja Camel
Sierra Coker
Thalia Hartley
Pricilla Martinez
Cristian Martinez
Desirae Moses
Bryan Perada-Sierra
Maria Reyes


Janessa Tamayo
Adelina Villafranca
Genouchy Vue
Fengchy Vue


FOURTH GRADE
A
James Hancock
Jose Zuniga

A/B
Gisselle Aguirre
Roxanna Avila-
Serrano
Cameron Burnett
Alexa Chapa
Cody Cumbee
Aniceto Estrada
Tamara Griffis
Jamee Keller
Cha Lor
Andres Martinez
Brennick Mascorro
Javier Miguel-Ramos
Jeramiah Turner
Clarisa Villa
Gustavo Villalva

FIFTH GRADE
A
Kayla Albritton
Josie Hancock
Claudia Klein

A/B
Taylor Allen
Sergio Alonso
Thalia Duran
Julio Garcia
Alex Hinojosa
Teiry Hunt
Jesse Johnston
Sheyla Medina
Maria Munoz
Elyssa Murphy
Mia Newton
Jeremiah Ownby
Salma Ramos
Miranda Smith


C',



HOMiE


HADE EIO IG COO

VALE TN A DEI VEIE


The Hardee Senior High School is ONLY
accepting deliveries for Valentine's Day on
Friday, February 13th, from FLORISTS!
We WILL NOT accept them from anyone else!

Please also keep in mind that they are only
dropping off flowers until
12 Noon February 13, 2009.


Please DO NOT bring flowers or any other gifts
tO the auditorium!!
THEY WILL NOT BE TAKEN!!!!!

Thank You in advance
HHS Student Council


Jamie Rewis


Student Council Advisor
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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 7A


During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police
officers investigated the following incidents and made the fol-
lowing arrests:
COUNTY
Jan. 2.5, Victor Santiago-Leon, 27, of 315 SR 62, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Polly Bissette on a charge of contempt
of court.
Jan. 25, Barnabe Salvador, 22, of 100 Sims Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a charge of contempt ot
court.
Jan. 25, Samantha Alderman, 30, of 2309 Locust Dr., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a charge of with-
holding support of children.
Jan. 25, Pedro Martinez, 27, of 3446 Elm St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Det. Russell Conley and charge with sexual offense
with child 12 to 15.
Jan. 25, David Ramos, 29, of 810 Louisiana St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Eric Harrison on a charge of withholding sup-
port of children.
Jan. 25, criminal mischief on Third Street East and thefts on
Mel Bryan Road, U.S. 17 North and Smith Road were reported.

Jan. 24, Gregorio Antonio, 21, of Florida Avenue,Wauchula,
was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Jesse DeBoom and
charged with DUI and no valid license.
Jan. 24, Eduardo Hernandez-Gomez, 29, of 144 Row Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep.Mixon Trammell on a charge of
failure to appear in court.
Jan. 24, a business burglary on U.S. 17 North and criminal
mischief on Makowski Road were reported.

Jan. 23, Michael Scott Esposito, 38, of 4725 Orange Grove
Way, Palm Harbor, was arrested by Sgt. Johnny Shivers on a charge
of violation of probation.
Jan. 23, a robbery/holdup on Sixth Street West was reported.

Jan. 22, Alejandro Pacheco, 35, General Delivery, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Johnny Trammell on a charge of violation of
probation.
Jan. 22, Ricky Trevino, 21, Refugia Rosales, 40, and Jessica
-Baker Juarez, 30, all of 930 Fernleaf Dr., Wauchula, and Connie
Marie Minor, 29, of 5017 Willow Ave., Bowling Green, were
arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and each charged with
sale of methamphetamine and possession/manufacture/delivery of
drug paraphernalia. Rosales was also charged with violation of pro-
bation and non-support of children. Minor was also charged with
possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, two
additional counts of possession/delivery of drug paraphernalia,
selling methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a store, school, etc.,
possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer without
violence. Baker was also charged with possession of marijuana,
three additional counts of possession/delivery of drug parapherna-
lia, and two additional counts of sale of methamphetamine within
1,000 feet of a church, school, etc.
Jan. 22, Justin Cole Griffin, 26, of 714 Seminole St.. Wau-
chula, was arrested on an out-of-county warrant.
Jan. 22, a business burglary on U.S. 17 North, and criminal
mischief on Ollie Roberts Road were reported.

Jan. 21, Christobal Lopez, 40, of 2188 Ralph Smith Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther on a charge of con-
tempt of court.
Jan. 21, Dunn Maldonado, 19, of 114 Golden Oaks Road,
, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther on a charge of
violation of prolatiop.


Jan. 21, Vito Lara, 19, of 426 Lee St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on two out-of-county warrants.
Jan. 21, Stephanie Lee Kelly, 26, of 1057 Broward Road,
Jacksonville, was arrested by Dep. Nathan Woody on a charge of
violation of probation.
Jan. 21, Barbara Rooks, 59, of 3275-26th Ave., Bradenton,-
was arrested by Dep. Nathan Woody and charged with DUI and
refusal to submit to DUI tests.
Jan. 21, a residential burglary on Griffin Road, and a theft on
Altman Road were reported.

Jan. 20, Elizabeth Lyn Buffalo, 20, of 815 Fifth St. East, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Eric Harrison on a charge of viola-
tion of probation.
Jaj. 20, Christopher John Albritton, 27, of 3790 Steve Roberts
Special, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble and
charged with trespassing on an occupied structure or conveyance
and battery.
Jan. 20, a residential burglary on Magnolia Blvd., burglary of
;a conveyance on Dena Circle, criminal mischief on Ollie Roberts
Road and thefts on Old Bradenton Road, SR 62 and Lake Branch
Road were reported.

Jan. 19, Michael Dean Roberts, 31, of 1378 Wilkerson Road,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged
with battery.
Jan. 19, John George Shenefield, 31, of 2828 NW 26th Ave.,
Okeechobee, was arrested by Col. Claude Harris on a charge of
withholding support of children.
Jan. 19, Lawrence Smith, 26, of 4536 Seminole St., Wau-
chula, was arrested by Dep. Polly Bissette on a charge of failure to
appear in court.
Jan. 19, Domingo Bruno Jr., 24, of 801 Kentucky St., Wau-
chula, was arrested by Dep. Polly Bissette on two counts of failure
to appear in court.
Jan. 19, burglary of a conveyance on Dena Circle, criminal
mischief on Rainey Blvd., and a theft on Dixiana Drive were
reported.

WAUCHULA
Jan. 25, a robbery/holdup on U.S. 17 South was reported.

Jan. 24, Javier Gomez Hernandez, 23, General Delivery, Wau-
chula, was arrested by Cpl. Matthew Whaley and charged with
DUI and no valid license.
Jan. 24, Christy Lucella Pace, 29, of 1529 Lincoln St., Wau-
chula, was arrested by Ofc. Amy Drake and charged with shoftlift-
ing from a merchant.
Jan. 24, George Nelson Lackey, 51, of 617 E. Bay St., Wau-
chula, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with trespass
on property other than a structure.
Jan. 24, a theft on U.S. 17 South was reported.

Jan. 22, a residential burglary on North Seventh Avenue and a
theft on East Oak Street were reported.

Jan. 20, a business burglary on North Seventh Avenue and a
theft on U.S. 17 South were reported.

Jan. 19, a fight on U.S. 17 North and a theft on West Main
Street were reported.

BOWLING GREEN
Jan. 23, a theft on West Grape Street was reported.

Jan. 20, a business burglary on Church Avenue was reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
Jan. 20, a residential burglary on Magnolia Street was report-


LADIES ONLY
The craft club will host its
third annual Dessert & Fashion
Show for ladies only on Mon-
day at 1 p.m. All proceeds will
be donated to the American
Cancer Society in Wauchula for
breast cancer.
The craft clubbers would like
to extend an invitation to all
breast cancer survivors to come.
There will be a lot of very deli-
cious desserts to sample, so
ladies, come and join them and
support a great cause.

CRAFT FAIR
The craft club will be having
its annual craft fair and lun-
cheon on Monday, March 2,
starting at 9 a.m. There will be a '
bake sale also. Tables are avail-
able for those who wish to sell
their own crafts. The luncheon
will start at 11, giving those
who golf in the afternoon time
to come.
Tickets are being sold on an
afghan, which was made by
Kay McKnight. The drawing
will be after the craft fair.
Everyone is welcome to
attend.

CHURCH
By Diane Burget
The Rev. Robert Winne and
the congregation of 112 resi-
dents and visitors opened the
worship service on Jan. 18
singing "0 Come Let Us Adore
Him." Carole Jones provided
accompaniment on the piano
with Wilma Behymer on the
organ. Our choir, directed by
Nancy Morrison and accompa-
nied by Carole Jones, sang
"Grumblers," with Rosalie
Folnsbee, Elinor Gooding, Bob
Beckley and Jim Smeltzer as
soloists. Special music was pro-
vided by Maxine Strome.
We are into the second week
of a three-week series on Jonah
and the whale. The service
closed with the congregation
singing "God Be with You till
We meet again."

KOFFEE KLATCH
Eileen and Lee Kearns were
the hosts on Jan. 21, along with


Margaret and Bill Bohl.
Paul Conley led the U.S..
Pledge, Linda Locket and Joyce
Taylor led the Canadian Pledge
and Steve Gray led the prayer.
The 50/50 winners were John
and Corene Ritsema, Rudy and
Sandy Lapp, Millie and Lee
Kocher, Lot 418 and Fay,
Curran.

DANCE
There was a good turnout for
the dance on Jan. 17 with Steve
Baker, considering the many
residents under the weather.
Door prizes were donated by
Carolyn Gordon, Sheila Smith,
Ev McNeil, Karen Schroeder
and Nonie Barr.
The nex-dance will be the
ValengtinDance on Feb. 14
with Pete and Lisa Ruana.

BINGO
Sylvia Baker and Cal Gadsby
split the large jackpot on Jan.
16, with Alice Reeves, Kay
McKnight and Barb Newman
splitting the small jackpot.
On Jan. 19, Millie Kocher
won the large jackpot and
Diane Burget won the small
jackpot.

SCORES
Bowling, Jan. 13: The first-
place team is Three Men & A
Girl. Pete Bashford had a high '.
game of 229, with Pete Princing
having a 202 and Jerry McBride:
having a 200. Pete Princing had
a 5-10 and 4-7 split.
Men's Golf, Jan. 15: A's, Ray
Baker; B's, Joe Bennitt; C's,
Fred Leverone; and D's, Dick
Robinson.
Ladies Golf, Jan. 13: First,
Nancy Ellman, with Marilyn
Funkhouser second.
Mixed Golf, Jan. 19: The
winners were Jan Brinker,
Harold Johnson, Nancy Ellman
and Fred Leverone.
Shuffling, Jan. 19: Three-
game winners were Charlene
Baker, Bob Beshel, Mike
Defreitas, Linda Fletcher, Bob
Funkhouser, Lowell Gordon,
Rudy Lapp, Linda Lockett,
Karen Schroeder and Wayne
Willis.


An Irish cow, Big Bertha, lived to the record age of 48 before
her death in 1993. In addition, she gave birth to a record 39
calves.


Montry Thompson


JUDGES
JANE LONG PIONEER PARK DAYS DIRECTOR
NICK SUDZINA COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
SUSAN W. ROBERTS -' CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND
EIGHTH-GENERATION FLORIDIAN


PIONEER PARK DAYS



SUCOVYER ART CONTEST

The Herald-Advocate is seeking original artwork for the
front and back covers of its annual special tabloid section on

Hardee County's most popular festival. It could be yours!


ADULT DIVISION

First place: $200 U.S. Savings Bond.
Publication of your work on the front cover.
Your photo and biographical story inside.

Second place: $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
Publication of your winning entry inside the special section. :

Third place: $50 U.S. Savings Bond.
Publication of your winning entry inside the special section.

CHILDREN'S DIVISION (12 AND UNDER)
A week-long pass to Pioneer Park Days, publication of the artwork, plus ...

First place: $50 U.S. Savings Bond.
Publication on the back cover.

Second place: $15 Cash.

Third place: $10 Cash.


RULES:

1) Open to all'ages. Artist need not be a resident of Hardee County to enter.
2) Artwork must be original.

3) The festival theme of antique engines, farm machinery or pioneer life must
be depicted.
4) Pen and ink, charcoal, dark pencil or black marker.

5) Art MUST fill an area 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches high (vertical), including
lettering which reads "Pioneer Park Days 2009."

6) Deadline is Monday, Feb. 16, at noon.


TO ENTER:
Make sure the division, name, address and daytime phone number of the artist are attached to the drawing.
Bring entries in person to the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula, or mail to Cover Art
Contest, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.


Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor








8A The Herald-Advocate, January 29, 2009


DATED on January 15, 2009.
B. HUGH BRADLEY.
As Clerk of the Court
BY: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
1:22,29c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION'
CASE NO. 25-2008-CA-000721
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture, Rural
Development, f/k/a Farmers
Home Administration,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ARMANDO GARCIA, SR., a mar-
ried man; BRENDA ALVARADO,
a/k/a BRENDA ALVARADO GAR-
CIA, a married woman; HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; B. HUGH
BRADLEY, CLERK OF CIRCUIT
COURT, in and for HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; ROSA L.
CARMONA; ROBERTO CAVA-
ZOS; and MARIA TERESA
RODRIGUEZ,


DATED on January 15, 2009.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
BY: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
1:22.29c


IN THE CIRCUIf COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDER COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 25 2008 CA 000472

AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RAFAEL A SANCHEZ A/K/A
RAFAEL SANCHEZ; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
.SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED AS
NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS
FINANCIAL CORPORATION;
.UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAFAEL
A SANCHEZ; JOHN DOE; JANE
* DOE AS UNKNOWN, TENANTS)
IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB-
JEECT- PROPERTY,
Defendants.


Defendants. RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE ,
Defendants / "' SALE
NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICECE IS 1 'EBY GIVEN pur-
NOICEOFACIO suant to a Motion and Order
STATE OF FLORIDA Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date
COUNTY OF HARDEE .dated the 13th day of January,
2009, and entered In Case No. 25
TO: MARIA TERESA RODRIGUEZ, 2008 CA 000472, of the Circuit
P.O. Box 1913, Zolfo Springs, FL Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit
33890 in and for Hardee County, Florida,
'wherein AURORA LOAN SER-
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an VICES, LLC is the Plaintiff and
action to foreclose a mortgage: RAFAEL A SANCHEZ A/K/A
regarding the following property RAFAEL SANCHEZ; MORTGAGE
In Hardee County, Florida; ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED AS
The South 45 feet of Lot 18 NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS
and the North 40 feet of FINANCIAL CORPORATION;
Lots 16 and 17, Block 17, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAFAEL
Wauchula Hills Subdiv. A SANCHEZ; JOHN DOE; JANE
Vision, according to the Plat DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT (S)
thereof recorded in Plat IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB-
Book 3, Page 1, public JECT PROPERTY are defendants.
records of Hardee County, I will sell to the highest and best
Florida. bidder'for cash at the AT NORTH
FRONT DOOR OF COURTHOUSE
has been filed against you and at the Hardee County Courthouse,
you are required to serve a copy in WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00
of your written defenses, if any, to a.m. on the 4th day of February,
it on: FREDERICK J. MURPHY, 2009, the following described
JR., Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, property as set forth in said Final
Boswell & Dunlap LLP, 245 South Judgment, to wit:


Central Avenue, Post Office
Drawer 30, Bartow, FL 33831, with-
In thirty (30) days after the first
publication of this Notice of
Action, and file the original with
the Clerk of this Court either
before service on Plaintiff's attor-
ney or immediately thereafter; oth-
erwise a default judgment will be
"entered against you for the relief,
demanded In the Compliant or'
Petition.
DATED on this 14 day of
January, 2009,


PARCEL A OF A AND L
LAND SUBDIVISION AS
PER PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 36 PAGE 3, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE
PARTICULARLY DES-
CRIBED AS FOLLOWS THE
NORTH HALF OF SE
QUARTER OF NE QUAR-
TER OF NE QUARTER OF
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP.
33 SOUTH, RANGE 26
EAST, HARDEE COUNTY,


DATED on 1-14-09.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Post Office Drawer 1749
Wauchula, FL 33873
BY: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA. FLORIDA.
CASE NO.: 25-2009-CA-000012 CASE NO.: 25-2009-CA-000013
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
$5,023.00 U.S. CURRENCY. $1,000.00 U.S. CURRENCY.
I /

NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JESUS FELIX MEDRANO, TO: CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
AND ALL OTHERS CLAIMING AN CRUM, AND ALL OTHERS CLAIM-,
INTEREST IN OR TO THE PROP- ING AN INTEREST IN OR TO THE'
ERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action for forfeiture of the follow- action for forfeiture of the follow-
ing described personal property Ing described personal property
In Hardee County, Florida: In Hardee County, Florida:
$5,023.00, US. CURRENCY $1,000.00, U.S. CURRENCY
Has been filed against you by Has been filed against you by
the Petitioner, THE CITY OF the Petitioner, THI CITY OF
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, POLICE WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, POLICE
DEPARTMENT, and you are DEPARTMENT, ard you are
required to serve a copy of your required to serve copy of your
written defenses, if any, on 'written defenses, if any, on
Kenneth B. Evers, Petitioner's Kenneth B. Evers, Petitioner's
Attorney, whose address Is Post Attorney, whose address Is Post
Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula, Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula,
Florida, 33873-1308, on or before Florida, 33873-1308, on or before
Feb. 20, 2009, and to file the origi- Feb. 20, 2009, and to file the origi-
nal with the Clerk of this Court ,nal with the Clerk of this Court
either before service on either before service on
Petitioner's Attorney or immedi- Petitioner's Attorney or Immedi-
ately thereafter; otherwise a ately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded In the for the relief demanded In the
Petition. Petition.


Methinks my own soul must
be a bright invisible green.
-Henry David Thoreau


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO: 25-2008-CA-000189
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
ROBERT LIVINGSTON A/K/A
ROBPERT T. LIVINGSTON; RUTH
A. LIVINGSTON; ANY AND ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING
BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID
UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM
AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, *
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; JOHN
DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POS-
SESSION
DEFENDANTS)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Summary Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated 1-
22, 2008 entered in Civil Case No.
25-2008-CA-000189 of the Circuit
Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit
in and for HARDEE County,
Wauchula, Florida, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash
at the NORTH FRONT DOOR of
the Courthouse at the HARDEE
County Courthouse located at 417
West Main Street in Wauchula,
Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 18
day of February, 2009 the follow-
ing described property as set
forth In said Summary Final
Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 8 AND 9 OF BLOCK D
OF MELROSE PLACE
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
WAUCHULA, HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF REC-
ORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 2-115 OF THE PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest
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.
DATED this 22 day of January,
2008.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk of the Circuit Court
BY: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

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The two-month season in
Heartland Conference basket-
ball ends tonight with home
games against Lake Placid.
Boys coaches Carl Coleman
and Bryan Pelham, and girls
. coaches Andy Maddox and
Regan Davenport will have
their squads ready for the sea-
son finale.
The teams played at Hill-
Gustat on Monday night, the
final road game of the year.
The only games last week
were at Sebring on Thursday as
there were no Monday games
due to the Martin Luther King
Jr. holiday.
At Sebring, Hardee girls
challenged 'the. junior Lady


SjBy KASEY HELMS
S I f The Herald-Advocate
eI e in g Girl's soccer districts were
held in Palmetto last week.
F e b 6 The Lady 'Cats played districts
F. twice, facing off for the last
time this season, against
The Peace River Valley Citr- DeSoto and Palmetto. Boys dis-
us Growers Association will tricts began on Tuesday.
host its annual meeting Friday, The girls quarter final game
Feb. 6, at the Turner Agri-Civic was held on Tuesday against
Center in Arcadia. DeSoto. It stretched into double
The evening will begin at 6 overtime. The deciding factor
with an orange-juice reception, was a penalty kick shootout
followed by dinner prepared by where the coaches from both
the Lakewood Ranch Future teams had to pick five of their
Farmers of America Club. best kickers each one getting
Congressman Adam Putnam the opportunity to make a goal.
of Florida's 12th District in the The Lady 'Cats scored three
U.S. House of Representatives goals and DeSoto none. Making
will be the keynote speaker. He the goals were Kristina Garcia,
is a fifth-generation Floridian, Marce Ramirez and Maria
bringing to Capitol Hill the Anselmo. Garcia also served as
common-sense values he learn- goalie for the shoot out.
ed growing up in a farming "It was a pretty even match,"
family. said Head Coach David Hatch
Putnam has led to improve- and he added, "We had some
ments in a wide array of laws really good chances during the
affecting Floridians, such as first half (to score) but we did-
agriculture, children, small n't finish them."
business and Social Security.--- Hatch commended goalie
During his time in Congress, he Maria Jaimes on playing good
has served as a member of the defense and blocking DeSoto's
committees on agriculture, bud- advances.
get, government reform and: After finding victory against
rules. the Lady Bulldogs the Lady
The meeting will also feature 'Cats once again set off to
Bailey. Turner, presenting his Palmetto the next day (Wed-
award-winning Tropicana nesday) to play against Pal-
speech.
The association extends an
invitation to all commercial cit- HH S H
rus growers or citrus-related HS
businesses. JA AM
For more information about By JOAN SEAMAN
Peace River Valley Citrus Of The Herald-Advocate
Growers Association or to make, The final games of the season
a reservation, call 773-2644. are tonight (Thursday).


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end of the ti
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final period to
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with 10 points
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ety of scoring
was high with
lowed by Kay
six and Roby
four points. A
Alexann Madd
Coleman each
two points ai
made one-of-
throw stripe. C
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quarter with nine ran up the score 51-18, with its ,
ch team. Sebring starters still in the game in the
ip the pace in the (15-1) fourth period. Only one
win 41-26, with a Streak was in double digits,
ng players each with a dozen points, and 10 oth-
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,there was a vari- For Hardee, Keyon Brown:
g. Bailey Carlton and Garrett Albritton each had
seven points, fol- four points, and Kain Casso,'
yla Nichols with Daniel Boehm and Justin For-
'n Tanksley with rester each added a trio of
shley Armstrong, points. Kramer Royal hit one-'
dox and Carleigh of-two at the charity stripe.
chipped in with Other junior 'Cats participating
nd Alyssa Casso were Kris Johnson, Zachary
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metto, losing 0-3.
Hatch was optimistic about
the loss, "I was happy with the
girls showing improvements
against Palmetto because in the
regular season they beat us 8-0."
He admitted that Palmetto's
first goal was due to a mistake
on the Lady 'Cats' part and felt
the game should have been an
0-1 loss instead of 0-3.
Hatch said, "Overall I was
happy with the way it ended.
The girls stepped up in playoffs,
especially in beating DeSoto.
Even to lose to Palmetto 0-3, a
team who dominated the sea-
son, shows improvement on our
part."
Because of redistricting, Pal-
metto and Braden River will no
longer be in the Lady 'Cats dis;
trict for next season.
Hatch concluded by saying,
"I feel very good about next
season because all but three
girls will be returning." Senior
girls are Marce Ramirez, Nancy
Ramirez and Daisy Escoto.
Underclassmen expected to
return are Garcia, Anselmo,
Jaimes, Alma Alvarez, Mary
Cleto, Vicky Contreras, Chesea
Goolsby, Crystal Hebert,
Abigail Hernandez, Sara Lopez,
Raquel Rosales, Alejandra
Velasquez, Breda Zamora and
Gloria Ruiz.
The Lady 'Cats soccer team


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finished its season 6-8-1
Joining Hatch in coaching were
Greg Carsola and Julian Garcia.
Meanwhile, Hardee boys sopc-
cer finished up its regular sea-
son with a trip last Tuesday'to
Sarasota to play Booker.
The game was close until the:
final moment, reported Coach
Gilbert Vasquez. "It was a.
windy night, which obviously
affected the scoring. The
Booker striker.was able to get a
shot in the final minute to 'win'
the game for his team," said
Vasquez.
Senior Humberto Nolasco.
was back from injury at his
usual goalie spot and "did a
good job. We also moved senior
Martin Vega and freshman
Misael Garcia to the, de-'
fense.Both are strikers and also
play good defense to bring the
ball back up to those in front of:
them. They are both able to'
move the ball well," said the
coach.
Seeded seventh, Hardee be-!,
gan district play on Tuesday at |
Palmetto against number, three
seed DeSoto. Results were not
available at press time.
"We've been working on get-
ting shots into the goal and the
strikers being able to get good
shots," said Vasquez.
Staff writer Joan Seaman con-
tributed to this report.














From The Heart
By David Kelly


A new president for the United States of America is now here.
On Tuesday of last week, many Americans and others world-
wide witnessed a truly historic day.
I like to say every day is historic, because the decisions we
make today really do affect our tomorrows. However, that being
said, Jan. 20 was the inauguration of our now 44th president of the
United States, Barack H. Obama. This day was not just historic; it
was both monumental and memorable beyond our lifetime.
The first African-American president is now serving our coun-
try.
President Obama has stirred up emotion and passion about our
country that has not been noticeable in the recent past. He has pro-
claimed a vision of hope and hard work. The president wants our
country and our government to catch the vision of truth and virtue,
which were the building blocks of this country in the past. His
desire is to inspire everyone to become a part of this plan, for us all
to work together as Americans.
So, how will we do this?
I know I've heard both sides of the argument. I've listened to
those who oppose Obama and his views and think that now all of
his rhetoric must be put into action and many think he will fail. I've
heard the Obama supporters who have unrealistic high hopes of all
that President Obama will do for our country. I have also heard the
Obama supporters who have great hope with realistic expectations
of what President Obama will do in the upcoming term of his pres-
idency.
So where does that leave us as a nation?
Some say more divided than ever. Others say more united than
ever. Some say fearful, others hopeful or filled with hope.
I believe we have a tough road ahead. I believe our economy
still hasn't hit bottom and most likely won't for another six months,
maybe even another year. That leaves us with two to three years to
climb out of the recession.
I believe President Obama is very intelligent, very thoughtful,
very engaging. I feel like he has the potential to be a great leader.
He is very winsome, articulate and determined and dedicated.
President Obama seems to be a loving husband and a great dad to
his two daughters.
I'm also praying for our president, just as I did for the last cou-
ple of presidents. I'm praying that God would give him the courage
and the strength to lead our nation in a manner that would honor
Him.
As Americans we have so much to be thankful for each and
every day. We live in a country filled with opportunity. We live in
a land that stands for justice and peace. We are a country that can
stand united when asked to do so, despite our differences and our
beliefs.
What will we do? More importantly, what will you do today to
make our country a better place to live'?
We have a new president whose every move and every deci-
sion will be a significant part of our nation's history. President
Obama faces many tough obstacles: the economy, the war, health
care, Social Security, the energy crisis, the environment and edu-
cation, just to name a few.
Yet we as a nation face an even more daunting task. We have
the same old challenge; the challenge before us to love our God
with all our heart and soul and mind and to love our neighbors the
same way. We can accept Christ and love God or we can run in our
own direction, forging our own path.
May the love of Christ bring us together.


January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 9A


- County Seeks $20 Million Stimulus


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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County wants its
share of federal economic stim-
ulus monies.
A 250-page summary from
Washington, D.C. outlines the
limited criteria for the expected
federal dollars to help create
jobs. To be eligible, a proposed
project has to be "shovel
ready," within 120 days.
That means all permitting,
design and engineering virtual-
ly has to be done. Hardee
County has a dozen projects
which are much needed and
would qualify. Together, they
total $20,258,000.
Most monies would come
through existing agencies, the
U.S. Department of Agricul-
ture, Economic Development
and others. Copies of Hardee's
request went to U.S. Senator
Bill Nelson and Congressman
Vern Buchanan, as well as state
and regional officials.
Hardee projects come in sev-
eral areas: recreation, court-
house, roads and water/sewer.
All have already been included
in the county's five-year plan,
most in the 2008-09 or 2009-10
fiscal years. A couple have been
started.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
said he had hoped that long-
term as well as short-term pro-
jects could be included, but
realized the immediate funding
goal of the stimulus package.
The money has to be used in
projects of sustainability or
ongoing effect.
Recreation projects include
up to $3 million for the base-
ball/softball complex and $2
million to complete soccer
fields, making the fields avail-
able for district and regional
tournaments which would bring
in added revenue.
Courthouse work on the sal-
lyport, parking lot and addition-
al hearing room meets state
mandates of small county cour-
thouse expansion..
Roads, including U.S. 17


four-laning, which may on be
the state wish list, increase busi-
ness travel and economic devel-
opment. The county list in-
cludes Bostick and Sweetwater
roads.
Water and sewer expansion
will accomplish two goals. One
is replacement of outdated
package plants are Pine Cone,
Orange Blossom and Torrey
Groves (formerly Wagon
Wheel) RV parks. The other is
expansion of water and sewer to
more than the 85 residents of
Wauchula Hills which got the
service last year. It needs to be
expanded to the other 200-plus
homes in that community.

In other action, the commis-
sion:
Held a public hearing and
approved a rezone of 4.0 acres
at 1298 U.S. 17 North from
agriculture to commercial to
allow Coker Fuel Inc. to place a
temporary office and construct
a permanent office adjacent to
its supply tank location.
Approved the updated
Hardee County Health Care
Task Force bylaws, primarily to
ensure members represent all
health care providers and advo-
cates and allow that a proxy
designation can be used to
ensure a quorum at meetings.
Approved a special election-
on March 24 to seek voter
approval for an ad valorem tax
for the Hardee County School
Board. Superintendent of
Schools David Durastanti said
state tax cuts have seriously
affected the budget and he is
joining other counties in seek-
ing funding flexibility.
Durastanti and commission-
ers emphasized that there will
be no increase in school taxes;
it is just a change in how the
school tax money will be used
for the next four years. He
explained..Two mills of school
taxes are committed to capital
outlay (building projects, etc.)
but with over $1 cut in state
revenue, some of that capital


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outlay money is needed more in
the classroom.
One mill, about $1.6 million,
changed to the general operat-
ing fund, would save 30 teacher
jobs. Without that, there could
be layoff, increasing the work
load of every teacher to fill the
gap.
The cost of the election will
be paid by th'e School Board. It
will not come out of the county
budget, nor that of the Super-
visor of Elections.
Approved an amendment
for architectural/engineering
services from Chastain Skill-
man for services on design/con-
struction of the new climate-
controlled building on South
Ninth Avenue for storage of
county clerks' historical re-
cords, Guardian Ad Litem and
county probation.
When it is done and the
offices moved, that portion of
the first floor of the courthouse
will be remodeled for another
judge's hearing room to supple-
ment the two courtrooms on the
third floor. Plans also continue
for the sallyport and repaving
of portions of the east parking
lot.
Heard residents of
Charlie Creek RV Park discuss
a problem for the 200 residents
there. About 30 signed a peti-
tion to the county to not pay
homeowner association fees to
cover liability insurance for the
retention pond and clubhouse.
Attorney Ken Evers said the
commission had no role in solv-
ing the problem as it was a pri-
vate, internal matter at the park.
"It's a civil action," he said.
Authorized county pro-
ject manager Doug Knight to
proceed with appeal of. the
Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency project work-
sheets for repairs to Ten Mile
Grade, which was damaged by
Tropical Storm Fay on Aug. 18.
Knight said the first assess-
ment estimated $630,000 dam-
ages on a four-mile section.
Now, FEMA says the entire 10-


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mile section is $131,380, saying
the first assessment was to qual-
ify for federal dollars and, once
they were received, a final esti-
mate was done. "It's deceiving
the public, .assessing to get
higher amounts, then allotting
less to the county. -
Knight said appealing the
lowered estimate of $50-60,000,
for the fire/police station in
Zolfo Springs resulted in it
being revised back to the first
$1.2 million assessment.
County Manager Lex Albrit-
ton said it was the same with
the Manley Road damages. "We
had to argue and argue, with
staff doing and redoing it and
eventually got the full amount.
They try to wear you out and
force you to accept the lower
amount."
Revised and reactivated
the jail complex committee.
Col. Claude Harris will replace
former colonel and current
Sheriff Arnold Lanier and pub-
lic works director Danny Weeks
will come off the committee.
Commissioner Bobby Ray
Smith is the county appointee to
the committee. The committee
is taking a holistic approach,
any and all possible solutions to
problems at the 30-year old jail,.
including building a new one or
a judicial complex to include
law enforcement activities.
Heard from Gordon Nor-
ris and Wayne Gourley about
the critical situation at the
assisted living facility Rest-
haven. Although the county
does not have the funds to in-
crease the annual $50,000
donation to Resthaven, the
commission said it would hold
a workshop to hear about possi-
ble solutions. "It's not neces-
sary to tell us of the positives of
Resthaven. We know them. We
want people to help solve the
problems," said commissioners.
Nancy Craft suggested the
community and organizations
would pull together in a series
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Sunstate Rotor Club Hosted

New Year's Meet Here


COURTESY PHOTOS
The airport greets visitors from far and wide. David Hopkins owns the two-seater
Dominator that Takuji Kosaka, visiting from Wakayama, Japan; Dave Seace from Tampa;
and Russ Miley of Punta Gorda stopped to see.


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Hoop Girls Go District.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Lady Wildcats
start district competition next
week.
Although the 4A-10 playoffs
will be at Avon Park, Hardee
will probably play either Sara-
sota Booker or DeSoto in the
Tuesday games. Other teams in
the district are Braden River,
Palmetto, Sebring and the host
Lady Red Devils.
The Lady 'Cats finish up
their regular season today
(Thursday) at Lake Placid, a
team they beat earlier in the
-season 36-32.
Hardee had a pair of games
last week, and played without
senior forward Sabrina
"Noonie" Holmes, who was in-
jured in the Jan 15 game at
Lakeland Christian which
Hardee lost by one point at a
buzzer-beater.
Last week began with a visit
to Sebring, which ran up the
score as usual. Taking a 20-6
.lead at the end of the first peri-
od, the Lady Streaks went on to
win 59-25 behind the shooting
of Tangie McCullors and
Clericia Moore.
For Hardee, it was soph
Ashley Louis and freshman
Ashley Nichols as co-leaders
with six points apiece. Senior
Naomi Alvarado had five
points, Soph Elvira Servin,


four, and soph Maria Avalos
and freshman Summer Palmer
each two points. Junior Lindy
Rossman, soph Ivette Cisneros
and senior Katie Jernigan did
not score but aided in the floor
game.
On Thursday night, Hardee
had its last home game, with
Senior Night honors for Al-
varado, Holmes and Jernigan.
Booker allowed Hardee to get
the tip-off, after which a time-
out was called so Holmes could
get off the play. Head coach
Don Gray traditionally starts
the seniors on that special night,
but did not want to risk further
injury to Holmes before dis-
tricts.
Booker then went back to its
normally aggressive -game,
jumping up to a 15-9 advantage
at the end of the first period and
leading 31-9 by halftime. The
Lady Tornadoes eased off in the
second half to win 50-24.
The Tornadoes had two play-
ers in double digits. Kay Lark-
ins had 10 points and Ami
Traver had 10. For Hardee,.
Servin put seven points on the
board, Louis six and Alvarado
five points. Jernigan, Palmer
and Avalos added two points
apiece.
The Hardee junior varsity
girls also had twin games last
week. While losing by an aver-
age of 25 points last year, this


year they have cut that to 10 or
under.
An exception to that rule, was
the JV game at Sebring, wNhich
took the opportunity to score
aplenty. The junior Lady
Streaks led 16-0 after the first
period of aggressive defense,
and went' on to win 50-1,5
behind the 20-point scoring of
Destiny Smith.
For Hardee, soph LaCresha
Carlton led with nine points,
and soph Lauren Moore and
freshmen Caitlin, Sockalosky
and Manserrad Duran added
two points apiece.
The Hardee JV had a better
game at home against Booker
last Thursday. Trailing 6-1 after
the first period, Hardee got
within three points by halftime
and was down only four points
at the three-quarter mark. Both
teams scored 10 points in the
final perjid. Thus Hardee lost
23-19.
A pair of Booker players
were high for their team with
six and five points respectively.
Sockalosky paced Hardee
with nine points, followed by.
sophs Tiffany Prestridge and
Paige Massey with four points
apiece and Amanda Bissette
with a deuce. Sarah Beyers,
Darnely Flores, Francis Banda,
Moore and Duran added to the-
floor game.


The Sunstate Rotor Club holds Its annual Bensen Days here in April. Here, Kevin
Aurandt of Punta Gorda, gets ready to take his gyrocopter, out for a spin. Gyrocopters
usually go up about 1,000 feet and up to 65 miles per hour, but a high altitude record
of 24,463 feet in an open-cockpit rotorcraft was set here several years ago.

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Greg Spicola, from Brooksville, stands near his five-year-old Air Command "Red
Rocket," an amateur built, experimental aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation
Administration. He got into flying a gyrocopter by taking lessons. When asked if he had
a favorite flight, his answer was, "All those flights with a clean landing."


A Mooney 201 is being refueled by Phil Agnes as his daughter Landy waits. On their
way home from Georgia, they stopped here to take advantage of the holiday special of
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on Jan. 9 to raise money for Relay For Life at the softball
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Sheriff Susan Benton participated in the event which raised
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Letter To The Editor

Don Herndon Is Remembered By His Friend Bill Lambert


Editor's Note: Bill Lambeit on
Jan. 14 gave this eulogy at the
funeral service for Don
Herndon qf Wauchlua. ,
For Coach Herndon, my
neighbor and friend:
Psalms 26:Vindicate me, oh
Lord, for I have walked in my
integrity, and I have trusted in
the Lord without wavering.
Prove me, oh Lord, and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
Four your steadfast love is
before my eyes,..and I walk in
faithfulness to you. I do not sit
with the worthless nor do I con-
sort with hypocrites; I h te the
company of evildoers artd will
not sit wit the wicked, I wash myv
minds in innocence, and go
around your altar; oh Lord,
singing aloud a song of thanks-
giving, and telling all your won-
drous deeds. Oh Lord, I love the
house in which you dwell, and
the place where your glory
abides. Do not sweep me away
with sinners, nor my life with
the blood thirsty, those in whose
hands are evil devices, and
whose right hands are full of
bribes. But as for me I walk in
my integrity; redeem me, and be
gracious to me. My foot stands
on level ground; in the great
congregation I will bless the,,,
Lord.
Today we mourn the loss of a
friend, companion, brother,
father and mentor.
"Coach" as he was respec-
tively referred was the embodi-
ment,of his life and represented


his presence here on this earth
while he walked here with us.
He was unique individual with
fascinating complexity.
In many ways he was, like a
pecan . hard, tough shell on
the outside, but once cracked
delightfully mellow, humorous,
loving and caring on the inside.
Now don't get me wrong, I said
a pecan, and remember, pecans
have a bitter part on the inside
and everyone who knew him
got a taste of the "bitter" every
now and then, even once he
allowed them to get close.
But you know the one thing I
learned about Coach was that
the -bitterness didn't reflect a
mean-spirited person. It reflect-
ed a tender, complex, intense
individual . a winner, in
everything he attempted. His
entire life was missed block, an
intercepted pass, a mental error;
his response was always that of
the quintessential coach -
intense, immediate corrective
action wjth encouragement
cloaked ifn sarcasm.
The number of young men
helped by him over the years is
unknown. Some were moved
forward byreaction to his criti-
cism, others by his direct assis-
tance. All:have remained appre-
ciative of his contribution to
their lives.
Ifl you were born on Easy
Street it was much harder to
gain his respect. If you had it
made, had it given to you,
inherited it and were hiding it,
not expanding it, fat and happy


with complacency, Don Hern-
don did not clamor to be your
friend.
Likewise, if you were in the
successful category and did not
appreciate the less fortunate ,of
society striving, to "make it,"
you were not thought of very
highly in his eyes.
Why such intensity, why
such apparent harshness, why
the sarcasm . because he
knew how to recognize the
potential in each of us, and his
manner, his loving manner was
to compel inefficiency, poor
logic, mental weakness into
something better and ultimately
someone, any of us here today,
into our fullness and potential.
To really understand him the
puzzle has to be assembled. His
escape route from 1950's
Hardee County to a new life
was athletics. He was a tremen-
dous athlete. His hand/eye
coordination was unique. An
All-American at the University
of Tampa, he went on to play in
the New York Giants organiza-
tion but ultimately found his
niche at coaching. He was a
legend as a fast-pitch softball
player, and his golfing skills
were intimidating for decades.
As he got older, having
retired from the education sys-
tem as a teacher and a coach
who perennially took high
school teams into playoffs and
championships from Tampa,
Wauchula, Haines City and
Dade City, he took up farming
or maybe I should say garden-
ing.
But you know, that same
gleam of satisfaction was evi-
dent in his eyes when he was
able to share the fruits of his
labors from his and Marshal's
(Gough) garden . and that
was the essence of Don Hern-
don, sharing, giving, coaching,
and loving cloaked in the inten-
sity of rejecting and correcting
failure.
He didn't attend church
much. He didn't like what he
perceived to be hypocrisy. He
was a believer .but his witness
was not conventional. Those
who tried to witness to him
received coarse, abrupt rebuk-
ing.
He told me his relationship


was personal and he recognized
the perfection of his Savior; and
those who would judge him for
his unconventional manners
would be harshly judged for not
seeing their own imperfections.
He liked the Seminoles be-
cause of the apparent and lov-
ing, caring attitude of Bobby
Bowden towards athletes. He
absolutely respected Bill Clin-
ton because he was an over-
achiever, one that by American
political standards should have
never bee president. Clinton
beat the odds on the political
field, and Don Herndon loved
that in an individual. For him
though, a person didn't have to


RUMMAG SALE
The Brookside Bluff Rum-
mage Sale was a great success.
It was held on Jan. 10 in the
clubhouse, with a sneak pre-
view for park residents the
evening of Jan. 9.
Many bargains were pur-
chased from friends and neigh-
bors. There wre individual
tables with items for sale by
various residents. The activity
committee members sold items
donated by park residents,


be a success to win respect.
They simply had to seek it,
I want to make sure by my
comments that everyone under-
stands that he was far from per-
fect. He was typical, all male,
all narrow minded, all insensi-
tive to those things that we as
men are supposed to be atten-
tive to bui somehow, someway
"mess up." Untimely com-
ments, mouth in gear before
brain engaged, insensitive
social and political comments .
. Coach Herndon broke all the
rules.
The curious part of all this is
he knew what he was doing and
relished in the controversy that


everything from household
goods to clothing.
Sausage gravy and biscuits
were available for breakfast as
well as warm sticky buns.
Baked goods were sold
throughout the morning.

JAM SESSION
The Friday night jam ses-
sions have been held on Jan. 2,
16 and 23. These are greatly
enjoyed by park residents and
their guests. Jim Withers makes
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COURTESY PHOTO
On Sunday, Jan. 11, there was a baptism performed by
the Rev. William Martin. Shown here (from left) are
Crystal Aguirre, Mary Martin, Hazel Roberts and Rev.
Martin.
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was created. He acted the way
all of us think from time to
time. He was just big enough
and confident enough' to, ex-
press it.
He was the essence of tough
love, the shell of the pecan,
epitomizing life, mixing its
sweetness, mellowness and bit-
terness like the inside of the
pecan into one of God's fantas-'
tic creatures.
For having know him I am
better . I hope he felt the
same for me.

Respectfully,
Bill Lambert
Wauchula


the arrangements for these
musical events. Musicians from
Brookside Bluff and invited
musicians from other parks
demonstrate their talents.
Jerry Younce, Pete Stock, Jim
White, Edith Creasy, Kenny
Creasy and Jim Withers are the
Brookside Bluff musicians.
They are often joined by Noah
Carter, Bud Knight, Charlotte
Knight, Amy Frazier, Nancy
Penny, Barney Miesse, Bob
Melton, George Reid, George
Neil, Billy Boarders, Junior
Mason and other musicians.

CHAPEL SERVICE
The Rev. William Martin's
second sermon on Job focused
on Job's faith that God was with
him through his repeated sor-
rows and tragic losses.
The reverend shared a per-
sonal loss in his family. His
mother passed Sunday morning
and is with Jesus Christ. Wilma
Dell Martin of Indiana, and
Florida since 1957, was 95. We
can be saddened by our losses
and still keep our faith.
The congregation attended
the baptism of Crystal Aguirre
following the service. In robes
of pure white under a blue sky,
our pastor and Crystal shared a
beautiful experience with us in
welcoming a child of God.
David and Verna Petrosky
served as greeters. Ed and
Marilyn Bredeweg provided
flowers for the sanctuary.


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Peter Joudry Leads Hardee County

Business Prayer Meeting Monday


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Peter Joudry of Battlefield
Ministries led a business prayer
meeting in Wauchula Monday
morning at the new Main Street
offices of the Chamber of Com-
merce, Main Street Wauchula,
County Economic Develop-
ment Office and Community
Redevelopment.
A half dozen people led spe-
cific prayers for local business-
es and local, state and national
governmental leaders. About 65
to 70 were in attendance.
The business prayer meeting
was organized by Lavon Cobb,
Sue Birge, Bill Lambert, the
Economic Development Coun-
cil and the Chamber of Com-


merce.
Special guest speaker was
Joudry, a former pastor of
Florida's First Assembly of God
Church in Wauchula. He and
his wife Ruth formed Battle-
field Ministries in 1995 and live
in Manassas, Va., close to
Washington, D.C.
"I love Hardee County. I liv-
ed here during 9-11-01 and the
2004 hurricanes. The hurricane
gave me a skylight in my office.
I learned the other Sabbath Day
is Friday night football."
Joudry spoke about commu-
nication, both verbal and non-
verbal. "What are you commu-
nicating? Customer service?
You are always communicating.
How do you live out your exis-


tence? Attitude is important.
There is silent communication?
He said people communicate
by their words, by what they
give and by their actions.
"Don't talk down the econo-
my. Offer hope. Reach out.
Show kindness to those who
wronged you. Forgive.
"What do you give to your
family, to the community, to the
less fortunate? Give love and
time. Listen."
Cobb said "this is a serious
time in our community, state
and nation."
Those who prayed were
Cobb, Rev. Randy Johnson,
Rev. Bob Lecocq, Rev. Wendell
Smith, Rev. Jim Davis and
Peter Joudry.


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HJHS Basketball
Girls Basketball


Lake Placid
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Jan. 30 Boys Basketball DeSoto Away 6/7:30 p.m..
Feb. 2-5 Girls Basketball
Playoffs Avon Park Away TBA
Feb. 3 Boys Basketball (V) Okeechobee Away 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 3-5 Girls Softball
Preseason DeSoto Away TBA
Feb. 9-13 Varsity Baseball Fort Meade Tourney TBA
Feb. 10 Girls Softball Sebring HOME 5:30/7:30 p.m.
Feb. 12 Girls Softball DeSoto HOME 5/7:00-p.m.



Cherry Fight Coming Up


In silent prayer are Sue Birge, Peter Joudry and Linda Cobb.


Rev. Wendell Smith of Faith
Temple Church of God.


Lavon Cobb of Cobb Con-
struction.


Rev. Jim Davis of Oak
Grove Baptist Church.


Rev. Bob Lecocq of Flori-
da's First Assembly.


Battlefield Ministries co-
founder Peter Joudry.


Rev. Randy Johnson of
Reality Ranch.


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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Local pro Edner "Cherry
Bomb' Cherry is once again
going into seclusion to prepare
for a title bout.
Cherry left Monday for
Tampa where he will focus with
his trainer Peter Fernandez on
his upcoming fight.
The 26-year old local light-
weight will be in the opening
bout in Madison Square Garden
in New York City. It is a 10-
rounder against undefeated
lightweight Anthony Peterson,
who is currently ranked number
one by the World Boxing Coun-
cil. His 28-0 record comes
against some of the best in the
135-pound division.
"He is a great fighter, quick-
and covers up, looking for the
counter punch. I want to fight
smart, punch and move, punch
and move, to avoid that counter.
We'll change it up some as the
fight goes and we see how it is,"
said Cherry, currently ranked
No. 10 by the WBC.
The 24-6-2 Cherry said, "I'm
hungry. This is a whole new


year and I'm looking at taking
him off. I'm very ready. A win
will put me in his spot, no. one
contender, where I'm supposed
to be.
Other bouts to be seen on
HBO on Feb. 21, include WBC
Champ Pac Man vs. Miguel
Koto from New York and a bout
between Nate Campell, IBF and
WBO champ against upcoming
Kelly Pavokich.


"I want to thank; Harcee
County for its support and
want to bring back the title to
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BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD FLORIDA GOSPEL
Corner of Mason Dixon & County Martin Luther King Blvd.* 511 W. Palmetto
Line 767-0199 223-5126
781-5887 Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ..................11:00 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 p.m.


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.

CELEBRATION CHURCH
5112 Hwy. 17 N.
(Fuego's Sports Cafe)
863-368-0950
hardee.celebration.org
Sunday Service ....................11:00 a.m.

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

CHRISTIAN BIBLE
FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Morning Worship ................10:30 a.m.
Youth Group Sunday ..........6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
Sunday School .................... 0:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship............... 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday ..........................7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
TRUE HOLINESS OUTREACH
725 Palmetto St.
375-3304
Sunday School ....................9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Night Bible Study ...... 7:30.p.m.
Evening Worship
1st Sunday .................... 5:00 p.m.

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

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m,
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m:
Disciples Train & Choirs ......530 p.n.
Evening.Worship ...........6:30 -p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Bible Study .......................... 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............10:45 a.m.
Discipleship Training ............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper ............5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting ..6:30 p.m.
Wednesday WOW Service ..7:00 p.m.

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Youth Fellowship ................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ................7:00 p.m.

FORT GREEN BAPTIST
CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Bible Connection .................9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper ............6:00 p.m.'
Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m.

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

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-4191
Domingo De Predicacion ....11:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico..........7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil....7:00 p.m.
Jueves DePredicacion ..........7:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday -Prayer..................7:00 p.m

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

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCIIH
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 ii.
Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m.


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

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

REAL LIFE CHURCH
3365 South US Hwy 17
Morning Service ................10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH
513 W. Orange St.
375-2911
Sunday Church School ..........9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship....1 1:00 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ........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
Cornm.
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ... ...............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
-Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service .................. 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship ..........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m.

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School ....................0:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training................ 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............6:00 p.m.

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sund.y.School !.................. 10:00 a.m.
N Morquii Worship.................11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School .... ........... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday AWANA for Kids
..............................................6:30 p.m .
Wednesday Prayer Time.........7:00 p.m.

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

CELEBRATION CHURCH
322 Hanchey Rd.
863-368-0950
hardee.celebration.org
Sunday Service .................#....9:30 a.m.

CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP
529 W. Main St. (Robarts Chapel)
773-0427
Celebration Service..............10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Cell Groups
Adult Cell Group .................. 7:00 p.m.
Youth Cell Group ..................7:00 p.m.
Children's Cell Group ..........7:00 p.m.
Call for locations

CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Pastor James Bland
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ..............6:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study ..........................10:00 a.m.
Worship Service .................. 11:00 a.m.
W wednesday ............................7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship......9:301 am.
Sunday Bible Class.............. 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Bible Class ........7:00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
:2nd Sunday of Month ........4:00 p.m.'


OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ....................0:00 a.m.
Priesthood .......................... 11:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF WAUCHULA HILLS
(SPANISH)
615 Rainey Blvd.
257-3950
Sunday Bible Study ............10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship....I 1:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service........7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m.

EL REMANENTE
IGLECIA CRISTIANA
152 Airport Rd.
Martes Oracion.................. 7:00 p.m.
Jueves Servicio...... ............ 7:30 p.m.
. Viernes Servicio ..... ............ 7:30 p.m.
Domingo Servicio..............10:30 a.m.

ENDTIME CROSSROAD
MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service ..................11:30 a.m.
Evening Service..............7:30 p.m.
Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath ..7:30 p.m.
Friday (Holy Ghost Night)....7:30 p.m.

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.
Wed. Youth Fellowship..........6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CIIURCII
OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship .............10:00 a.m.
Evening Service .................. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service......7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday Bible Study ..............9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship .... 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Sr. Adult Bible Study
................................... .......... 10 :00 a.m .
Wednesday Family Night Supper
............................. ........... 5:00 p.m .
Extreme Kid's Choirs (ages 3-gr. ,.,
...............................................5 :45 p. m .
Church Orchestra Reh...........5:45'p.m.
Prayer Meeting................... 600'fin.
Youth Life Groups ..............6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Reh...................... 6:30 p.m.
Adult Outreach and Visitation
...............................................6:30 p.m .
Exreme Kids Missions (ages 3 gr. 5)
............................................... 6:45 p.m .
Catalyst Youtl Worship w/Catalyst
Praise Band.......................... 6:45 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion.......... 11:00 a.m.
Predicacion ..................11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ......7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
SUNDAY:
Generations Caf6 Opens........9"30 a.m.
Kids World Check-In for
Nursery-5th Grade Begins..10:15 a.m.
Pre-K Blast...... ............... 10:45 a.m.
Kids World B.L.A.S.T.
(K-5th) .......... 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service.......... ...... 10:45 a:iin.
WEDNESDAY:
Check-In begins for Nursery-5th
grade......................... 6:15 p.m .
Classes for children ages PrcK-12th
grade.............6:30-8:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p,m.
FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave..
773-6556
Sunday School ....................9:30 am.
Morning Service ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/'
Bible Study ...... ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ......7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHIIODIST CHIIURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-4267
Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m.
Traditional Sunday Worship. 11:00 a.m.
Casual Sunday Worship..........6:00 p.m
Tuesday Bible Study............10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Activities ............6:00 p.m.

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


THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service ................ 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service............ 7:00 p.m.

HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts..... .............. 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School .................... 9:30 a.m.
W orship................................ 10:30 a.m .
Wed. Night Dinner ..............6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads &
Lighthouse Min: ..........7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA COMUNIDAD
de fe Wauchula
322 IHanchey Rd. 773-0065
Sunday Service.................... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m.
Friday Service...................... 7:30 p.m.
IGLESIA HISPANA
PRESENCIA de Dios
511 W. Palmetto St.
Ven con to famnilia y amigos y
Disfruta de La palabra de Dios
Domingos ............................ 6:00 p.m.
M iercoles............................. 7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
ENGLISII
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Service.....................2:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening...................7:30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
SPANISH
Sunday Service.....................10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening ..............7:30 p.m.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
MINISTRIES
Every Friday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Womans Center 131 N. 7th Ave.
Wauchula, FL
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service ............1....11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
113 N. 7th Ave.
Sunday Service ..................l11:00 a.m.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday. SiI l 1 : 9 4i .j m
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Church Tiaiarnv. 5 15 1ppm.
Evening 'o~ hip . 6 30 p m.
Wednesday. Ppa)i- 7 00 p m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ase.
767-0023
Morn. Worship':. .................(1st & 3r
Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School ................9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service ....4:00 p.m.
Allen Christian Endeavor......4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study........7:00 p.m.

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

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ............... H 00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ......:.6:30 p.m.

PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
I" & 3"' Sun, Communion ..10:00 a.m.
2*' & 4" Sun. Divine Worship ......10:00
a.m.
Bible Study ....................... 1: 15 a.m.
** Fellowship each Sunday after service

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

REAL LIFE CHURCH
3365 Nortlh US Hwy 17
Morning Service ..................10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m.


RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MIS-
SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Program
WZZS Sqndays ........9:00 a.m.
Sunday School"................. I10:00 a.m.
Morning.Worship ..............1. :00,a.m.
Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m.

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


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Wholesale Nursery

Donnis & Kathy Barber
Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470
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WAUCHULA


ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ,-
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday ................................ 9:00 a.m .
H oly D ays .........................................

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard&Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) ......5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ......7:30 p.m.
Sunday (Spanish) ................ 7:00 a.m.
(English) .................. 8:30 a.m.
(Spanish) ................ 11:00 a.m.
(Creole).................... 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass in English ..........8:30 a.m.

SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School .....................9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 1:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m..
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship .................... 7:30 p.m.

TABERNACLE OF
PRAISE & JOY
1507 MLK Avenue
Sunday School ........ ...........10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ................7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy.
& Child Train ...........7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service...........7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training ....7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Study ......7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Worship............7:30 p.m.
WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson.
Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m.
Church...... ....... ................. 0:00 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.................... :30 p.m.-
Thursday Worship................7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship ................7:30 p.m.
W*AUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church...... ...6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ................7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ................7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer .................7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
1720 W. Main
773-2929
Sunday Service ................... 0:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m.
Children Ministries for all Services.

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COMMUNITY WESLEYAN
CHURCH
Gardner
Sunday School .................... 0:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..........11....I:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ............... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m.

COWBOY-UP MINISTRY
Cracker Trail Arena
Hwy 66
(across from Oak Hills Ranch Rd.)
781-2281
Sunday ................................10:00a.m.



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CREWSVILLE BETHEL.
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor -,773-6657
Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................7:00 gi.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 i.m.

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

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

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday School .................... 0:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................I 1:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....... ........7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST
CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds.
735-2524 773-0989
Sunday School ..............10:00 a.mi
W orship ................................ 1:00 a.m.
Evening............................... 1:00 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 Worship ..............10:00 a.m.
Children's Church..........1...10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ............7:00 p.m.

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

PRIMiRA MISSION
BAUTISTA HISPANA
518 th Ave. E.
Escuela Dominica] ..............10:00 a.m.
Servicio del Domingo..........11:00 a.m.
................................... ........ 7:00 p.m .
Servicio del Miercoles ..........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.
i WiREALITY RANCH -
--COWBOY-CHURCH "
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600.
Sunday School . ...............;.9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 00 a.m
Last Friday of Each Month
Cowboy Fellowship............7-9 p.m.

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

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

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


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF ZOLFO
320 E. 4th St. 735-1200
Sunday School .................. 10:00 aim.
Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m.
Training Union .................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .......... .......6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m.
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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 3B


Legislative Delegation Hears


Hardee's Wishes For Help


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Several agencies asked for
financial help Friday at the
annual legislative delegation
public hearing held at the oun-
ty courthouse.in Wauchula.
State Rep. Baxter Troutnan,
with his aide" Frances Stebbins,
and Larry Ford, aide to State
Sen. J.D. Alexander, conducted
the meeting. Alexander is
Florida Senate budget chair-
man.
Hardee County Administratoi
Lex Albritton requested $1.1'
million in state funds to contin-
ue the water and wastewater
project in Wauchula Hills and
$325,000 in small county cour-
thouse funds for the court sys-
tem and hearing rooms.
He also asked for the state to
help complete the four-laning
of U.S. 17 and to not diminish
state revenues to the county and
not pass new programs that cost
the county money.
Albritton also presented a
$20.258 million wish list if the
federal government gives the
state a stimulus package. "If
and when . keep Hardee in


mind."
This includes $550,000 for
ball fields, $300,000 for soccer
fields, $125,000 for a court-
house ADA parking lot,
$100,000 for a sallyport, $1.295
million for storm damaged road
repair, $3.466 million for phase
2 of Wauchula Hills water pro-
ject, $1.695 million for phase 3
of sewage treatment plants, $3-
million for Hardee Commerce
Park, $1.662 million for Sweet-
water Road, $765,000 for Bos-
tick Road, $1.509 million for
phases 3-6 of Wauchula Hills
water expansion, and $5.791
million for phases 3-6 of Wau-
chula Hills wastewater project.
There was no one present
from the Hardee County school
systems and city of Bowling
Green.
Wauchula Mayor David
Royal asked for U.S. 17 four-
laning and said the city plans to
complete in 2010 the expansion
of the wastewater plant from 1
to 3 million gallons a day
capacity, drill the fifth well in
2009, and complete upgrading
the city electric substation in
2009. He said the city has hired


I %


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
State Rep. Baxter Troutman visits with Sylvia Parker, vol-
unteer with the American Cancer Society.


a downtown development dir-
ector to share office spaces with
the county chamber of com-
merce and county economic
development department.
Zolfo Springs City Manager
Linda Roberson thanked the
delegation for state help last
yeat and said the sewer plant is
running well. She made no
requests.
American Cancer Society
Sylvia Parker asked for a dollar
tax increase on cigarettes, say-
ing current state tax is 33.9
cents per pack, ranking Florida
46th lowest in the nation and 84
cents below the national aver-
age.
Parker said Florida spends
$1.3 billion a year on tobacco-
related health care expenses.
The state tax on cigarettes has
not increased since 1990. A dol-
lar increase would bring in
about $700 million a year and
also reduce the number of
smokers, she said.
Troutman said he is one of
119 in the Florida House of
Representatives and that
Republicans do not like to raise
taxes but said there may be
room for an increase.
Mary Jo Plews of the tri-
county Healthy Start Coalition
said the program served 360
women and 90 infants last year.
Hardee County received
$234,000 less a four percent
holdback. There were 524
births in Hardee County in
2007, the average being about
500 a year. She said Hardee
ranks third highest in Florida in
births to girls under age 18.
DeSoto has the highest rate.
Ann Berner of the 10th
Judicial Circuit Childrens Cabi-
net created in 2008 said the
mission is to help children,
youth and families be produc-
tive members of society. One in
10 Florida citizens get food
stamps, she said. Phone 1-863-
534-5843 for information about
children's programs.
Rep. Troutman said social
programs are important.
Mell Williams and Charles
Nelson spoke of the importance
of mental health and substance


Hardee County 2009 Fair

Entries must be submitted by Hardee County residents.
Winter Residents residing in the county for less than six
months must submit under the winter resident category.
Drop off for arts exhibit will be Saturday, February 14th
from 1:00 3:00 pm.
Categories
Winter Residents Mixed Media
Adults Charcoals, Pen, Ink, Pastels, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor,
Photography Abstract, Floral, Landscape, Animal, and People.
Juniors Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Drawing, Painting and
Photography.
Beginners Pre-K, K and Grades 1-2 Mixed Media, Painting and
Drawing.

Guidelines
Paintings Must be original work, not reprints. Should be unframed and
mounted on stretcher frame with hanging wire on back. Both oil and
Water will be accepted.

Photography Must be matted on heavy black material, border should be
one inch minimum to allow for stapling/no glue should be used to adhere
photos to black material.

Exhibitors must include names and contact information on the back of all
work.
Exhibitors are limited to three entries total in all categories.

Exhibitors should be non-professional artists residing in the county. No
entries accepted from anyone selling work professionally.

All Junior, Intermediate and Beginner entries will be selected by the art
teachers at the students' respective schools and should be submitted on
February 14th as well.
Awards
First, Second and Third place ribbons will be awarded in each judged
category. Honorable Mention awards are given at the discretion of the
judges.

Six "Best of Show" ribbons will be awarded; one beginner, one inter-
mediate, three juniors and one adult.
No work will be accepted after 3:00 pm on February 14, 2009


Presiding over legislative delegation hearing in Wauchula Friday were Frances
Stebbins, aide to State Rep. Baxter Troutman (center), and Larry Ford, aide to State
Sen. J.D. Alexander.


abuse treatment. 'Cuts will cost
the state money without diver-
sionary programs. This would
impact hospitals, jails and pris-
ons," said Nelson.
They said Tri-County Ser-
vices has already had to reduce
its operation in Hardee from
five days to two days a week.
Troutman said the state this
year may have to cut $3 billion
out of its new budget. This past
year the Florida budget has
been cut from $72 billion down
to $65 billion.
Bill Lambert of the Hardee
Economic Development Coun-
cil asked for an expansion in the
county's enterprise zone, en-
large the Qualified Targeted
Industries List, and shorten the
time it takes to change the
county comprehensive plan.
The state Department of
Community Affairs will only


take two changes a year and the
process takes about a year, said
Lambert. He expressed thanks
for the phosphate severance
taxes to the county and does not
want them reduced.
Doris Nardelli of the state
Mental Health Planning Coun-
cil said state funding is needed
for her group to get a federal
grant of $25 million for mental
health services.
Private citizen John Terrell
said public education needs to
be efficient and be adequately
funded and that the Florida
Department of Transportation
needs to be more accountable,
having held up a Wal-Mart
opening for two years in,
Highlands County due to turn-
ing lanes and the same for a
convenience store east of
Wauchula.
Carolyn Palmer of Grand-


parents Raising Children said
Florida ranks third highest in
number of children being raised
by grandparents who have few
rights and services from the
state. These children often have
"problems and baggage."
Rep. Troutman said "this is a
difficult time but I think we will
make it through. We will keep
Hardee County in mind. There
is no magic silver bullet to
solve the state's and county's
problems.


Luck is a dividend of sweat.
The more you sweat, the luck-
ier you get.
-Ray Kroc
I'm a great believer In luck
and I find the harder I work,
the more I have of it.
-Thomas Jefferson


Money to Lend

Although, it's hard to miss the bad news application for up to 90 days. You can
about housing and mortgages these then shop for a home with the peace
days, it is actually one of the best times to of mind that the rate will not increase
buy a home. Interest rates are the lowest,' whiie you shop. If rates go down before
they've been in decades, home prices you close on the loan, so does your rate.
are the lowest in years and Seacoast You can also choose to change the loan
National Bank is open for business to a fixed rate option at closing.


and making residential mortgage loans.

In fact, we've been in business for
over 80 years. We did not participate
in payment-option ARMs (adjustable
rate mortgages), sub-prime loans or
other 'exotic' mortgage loans you read
about today and which so many other
mortgage lenders are struggling with.
Instead, we sat out the irrational lending
frenzy and built our internal resources
to better serve our customers and home
buyers today and in the future.

ARM(ed) But Not Dangerous
The events of the last few years have
created the perception that all ARMs
(Adjustable Rate Mortgages) are
dangerous they're not. There are
times when an ARM is the right loan
for the situation. For instance, a couple
purchasing a home that plans to sell and
upgrade in a few years would most likely
benefit from a shorter term ARM loan.
It's a matter of applying common sense
lending practices and selecting the right
loan to fit the needs of the borrower..

New Lock & Shop Service
We recently introduced our "Lock and
Shop" service at Seacoast that allows
prospective home buyers to be prc-
approved for a mortgage and lock in
the rate on an Adjustable Rate
Mortgage (ARM) at the time of


Interest rates are the lowest
they've been in decades,
home prices are the lowest in years
and Seacoast National Bank
is open for business and making
residential mortgage loans.



Technology & Convenience
A common misconception is that an
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buyer money. Although the Internet
is ideal for gathering information, the
drawbacks of working with an online-
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To complement our loan services,
Seacoast has convenient online tools
for home buyers including a mortgage
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mortgage loan officers are available to
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Seacoast's professional mortgage
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- Hardee


Living


COURTESY PHOTO
Kim Ward and Andy Tate
Kim Ward Will

Wed Andy Tate


Randy and Brenda Ward of
Wauchula announce the en-
gagement and approaching
marriage of their daughter,
Kimberly Suzanne Ward, 'to
Andrew Joseph Tate, the son of
Jon and Angela Tate of Wau-
chula.
The bride-elect is a 200+5
graduate of Hardee Senior High
School, a 2007 graduate of
South Florida Community Col-
lege, and will graduate this
summer from the University of
West Florida with a bachelor's


degree in Elementary Educa-
tion. She is currently employed
at Paul's Kitchen.
The prospective groom is a
2004 graduate of Hardee Senior
High School, a 2007 graduate
of, South Florida Community
College, and will graduate this
fall from the University of
South Florida with a degree in
History. He is. employed by
Wauchula State Bank.
Plans have been made for a
Saturday, March 7 wedding.


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ONE BLUE, NO PINK
ONE BLUE, NO PINK


Jennifer Black and Joshua
Mohn, Wauchula, an eight
pound six ounce son, Hunter
Lee Black, born Jan. 15, 2009,
DeSoto Memorial Hospital,
Arcadia. Maternal grandparents
are Robin and Debbie Black of
* Wauchula. Maternal great-
grandparents are Paul and
Bobby Black of Wauchula.
.Paternal grandparents are
Michael and Bonnie Mohn of
Wauchula. Paternal great-
grandparents are Louise and
Emory Townsend of Wauchula.
Birth announcements will be
published free of charge within
three months of the late of
birth. A photo of the infant as
a newborn only may be
added at no cost. Any other
photo of the baby will cost $15.


Victory Praise Center of
Bowling Green will host a
gospel sing on Saturday begin-
ning at]7 p.m. The sing will fea-
ture the talents of the Buddy
Liles.
Refreshments will be served
after the service. Pastor John
Gray welcomes everyone to
attend. The church is located at
132 E. Main St., Bowling
Green.
The deadline for Church News
submissions is Thursday at 5
for the next edition.


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MUSICAL SENIORS


COURTESY PHOTOS
The Wauchula Wednesday Musicale recognized musical senior adults during its Jan. 14
program. Serving as co-chairman were past president Jill Southwell and Bay Ridge
District President Bess Stallings. Nineteen seniors shared their talents with an appre-
ciative audience. Pictured above are Virginia Metheny (seated) and (standing, front
row, from left) Southwell, Carol Myer, Libbye Thompson and Beverly Etheredge and
Stallings; and (back) Bob Bell,
/ Joe Boyer, Judye Mercer and
Cloyce Swisher. Below Is trom-
bonist Bob Winne, accompa-
nied on the piano by Tim Davis.
'. Not pictured are members of
the FBC Bluegrass Players,
June Potter, Linda LaLonne,
| Debbie Carlton, Mindy Albritton,
Donna Alexy, Layne Prescott
and Mary Beth Bryant. Plans are
under way for a Feb. 11
Valentine program, which will
include the annual Past
.. President's Tea. All meetings
'-are held at the Woman's Club
building and are opened to the
Public. For more information,
cal President Sylvia Collins at
773-6251 or Stallings at 773-
3594.


No More

'Unlocking'

Vehicles
Locked your keys in the car?
The Hardee County Sheriff's
Office has announced that
beginning on March 1 the
agency, except in life-threaten-
ing emergencies, will no longer
unlock vehicles.
The agency says it must dis-
continue this service to the pub-
lic because of the increased lia-
bility and workload it places on
Sheriffs Office staff. Further, as
locking systems become more
complex, updated tools are re-
quired and there is the potential
of damaging sensitive electron-
ics or wiring.
A few precautions citizens
can take to be prepared in the
event keys are lost or locked in
a vehicle are:
Keep spare keys in your
purse or wallet.
Have spare keys at your
home or office.
Hide a spare key on your
vehicle.
Store phone numbers in
your cell phone for such ser-
vices as roadside assistance
clubs, locksmiths, towing com-
panies, car dealerships or auto
repair shops.
A young fish is called a finger-
ling.


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Complete li6e of baby items.
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TOASTMASTERS CLUB PROPOSED
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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Mack Payne of Lake Placid on Tuesday, Jan. 13, spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club
about the Toastmasters organization. He hopes to start a club in Wauchula.
Toastmasters has 11,000 clubs, 225,000 members and is in 90 countries. The organi-
zation is dedicated to public speaking and better communication. The cost is $60 to
join plus annual dues of $80. Thomas Trevino, local Kiwanis president, plans to spear-
head the new clubs as well. He can be reached at 781-1824. Kiwanis plans a sporting-
clays shoot Feb. 21 at Square One near Lake Placid. Shown (from left) are Trevino,
Payne, Bo Conerly and Gary DelaTorre.


2 DOGS
I took Katie for a walk on a leash today because she runs away
when.loose. She is a slave to her nose.
Her lust to smell everything takes her into danger. She forgets
all about passing cars. As a result, my confinement by a leash and
collar look cruel, but actually protect her from violent death.
I have another dog named Heidi. This dog never wants to take
a walk unless I do. If I put on my coat, she jumps up and down in
great excitement.
Once outside, her nose also leads her in many directions, but
she never takes her eye off me. She thoroughly enjoys our walks,
but her chief joy is just being with me.
I love both dogs, but which one is free?
I think there is a lesson here for all of us. Many people think
of God as someone who is always pointing out what they should-
n't do:
"Quaker meeting has begun.
No more laughing. No more fun."
But God alone knows the great risks folks run when they are
responsible to no one else. His laws are designed to protect us from
a fearful enemy who wants to destroy us. Katie really doesn't know
how suddenly a car can run her down.
I have no worries about Heidi. Wherever I go, she wants to go,
too. She"is controlled'r pt by collar or leash but by loving obedi-
ence.
What kind&of attiutde do we have toward our Father in heav-


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School News
The Herald-Advocate en-
courages submissions from
Hardee County schools.
Photos and write-ups
should be of recent events,
and must include first and
last names for both students
and teachers. Identify pho-
tos front to back, left to right.
Deadline for submissions
is 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Please include the name
and phone number of a con-
tact person. Qualifying
items will be published as
space allows.


ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Buttere;c
Toast, Doughnut, Juice, Fruit
Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
(Salad Tray, Cornbread, Green
Beans, Pineapple Chunks,
Juice Bar) and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Pizza, Buttered Toast, Pine-
apple Chunks, Juice, Milk .
Lunch: Stacked Ham Sand-
wich or Chicken Pot Pie (Salad
Tray, French Fries, Peaches,
Juice) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
'Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun
or Spaghetti w/Roll (Salad Tray,
Corn, Juice, Cookies) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken
w/Roll or Deli Turkey Sandwich
(Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes,
Juice, Pears) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Buttered Toast, Juice,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or Nachos
(Salad Tray, Mexican Rice, Pinto
Beans, Juice, Applesauce) and
Milk
JUNIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal. Douah-


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off


nut, Cinnamon Toast, Juice,
Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
(Lettuce & Tomato, Garden
Peas, Juice Bar, Pineapple
Tidbits, Salad Bar, Cornbread)
and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Pizza, Buttered Toast, Pine-
apple Tidbits, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Cheese Pizza or
Chicken Pot Pie w/Biscuit or
Stacked Ham Sandwich (Lett-
uce & Tomato, Green Beans,
Peaches, Juice, Salad Bar) and
Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun
or Spaghetti w/Roll or Pepper-
oni Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato,
Green Beans, Peaches, Juice,
Salad Bar) and Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken
w/Roll or Cheese Pizza or Deli
Turkey Sandwich (Lettuce &
Tomato, Mashed Potatoes,
Juice, Pears, Salad Bar) and
Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Buttered Toast, Juice,
Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or Pepper-
oni Pizza or Nachos (Tossed
Salad, Juice, Applesauce, Mexi-
can Rice, Pinto Beans w/Ham)
and Milk


SENIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Dough-
nut, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit
Cocktail, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese (Tossed Salad, Black-
Eyed Peas, Turnip Greens,
Green Beans, Juice Bar, Pine-
apple Chunks, Cornbread) and
Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Pizza, Pineapple Chunks, Cin-
namon Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie
w/Roll (Tossed Salad, Broccoli
Normandy, Peas & Carrots,
Peaches, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Juice) and Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Juice,
Pears, Cheese Grits, Cheese
Toast, Cinnamon Toast, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti w/Roll
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Veggie Cup, Corn, Juice, Cook-
ies, Pears, Waldorf Salad) and
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken
w/Roll (Tossed Salad, Baked
Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Broc-
coli, Pears, Juice) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Juice, Peaches, Buttered
Toast, Milk
Lunch: Nachos (Tossed Sal-
ad, Mexican Rice, Corn, Refried
Beans w/Cheese, Applesauce,
Juice) and Milk


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6B The Herald-Advocate, January 29, 2009


Softball Bats Off Tuesday


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Lady Wildcat softball starts
with a pre-season tournament at
DeSoto next week.
The varsity girls will play on
Tuesday at 5:30 against the host
team Lady Bulldogs and return
there next Thursday to play at
7:30 game against Avon Park.
The regulars season opens
with a twin home stand. Hardee
will greet Sebring on Feb. 10,
with the JV playing at 5:30 p.pm.
and the varsity about 7:30.
Games on Feb. 12 will be
against visiting DeSoto, the JV
at 5 p.m. and the varsity at 7
p.m.
The season will stretch to the
April 14 varsity-only game at
home against Fort Meade, with
the district tournament at
Palmetto the week of April 20-
24. Other teams in Class 4A-
District 10 are Sarasota Booker,
Braden River, Sebring, Avon
Park and DeSoto.
"I'm really excited about this
season. We lost only one to
graduation and have a lot of
experience coming back," said
first-year coach Leigh Beumel,
who will be assisted by Sharri
Knight.
The varsity will be complete
with the addition of junior
Kristina Garcia from soccer and
soph Elvira Servin from basket-
ball. Both played varsity ball
last year.
Others on the varsity are
seniors Krystin Robertson, Mi-
randa Powell, Chelsea Owens
and Amaris Garcia, juniors
Heather St. John, Chelsey
Steedle'y, Halley Marshall and
Paige. Clark and freshmen
Courtney Parks and Sabrina


Hernandez.
"I expect that we'll be com-
petitive this year. This is a hard-
working group with a lot of tal-
ent and we've been working on
teamwork as well," said
Beumel, who expects to use
Powell and Marshall on the
mound and Owens and Servin
behind the plate.
On the junior varsity front,
Head Coach Jamie Rivas and
assistant Linda Arredondo will
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The simple words "Thank you"
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for the friendship and love you've shown
For the man in a pick-up truck

Through the time he spent working there
You were more friend than boss
That appeared to us so clearly
As you mourned with us our loss

Larry's family is so thankful
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That gave him a life-long friend
That he would hold so dear

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group. Freshman Maria Ansel-
mo will shortly join them from
the soccer field. Other players
are junior Marissa Shivers;
fresh off weightlifting, sophs
Haley Price and Desarea New-
c:omb, also in from weightlift-
ing, and freshmen Kayla
Powell, Amanda McNabb,
Cassidy Knight, Sierra Coro-
nado and Taylor Bolin.
McNabb and Price will share
mound duties, with Knight
behind the plate.


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in 1827 by English pharma-
cist John Walker.

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Greetings from Fort Green!
We do not have any pump-
kins to get frost, but the oranges
had a little ice. Fort Green is a
cold spot, or at least our house
and grove are in a cold area. It
could have been worse so we
still need to praise the Lord for
continuing to care for us.
It was below freezing Tues-
day night of last week at II and
stayed that way until around 9
Wednesday morning. With it so
cold, the migrants were in our
grove before 7. They had start-
ed picking our "earlies" and the
cold didn't phase them.
Elizabeth Powell drove her
aunt, Edith Bassett, to the hos-
pital in Sebring for additional
medical tests on Wednesday
morning. It took longer than
anticipated and Norma would
be riding the bus home. Edith
did not even worry, as she knew
Anita Keene would take her
home with her, and that is
exactly what happened. So
Elizabeth and Edith picked
Norma up on the way home.
Randy and Faye Davis were
in the hospital in Orlando.
Randy had his heart cath on
Tuesday and they transferred
him to Orlando, where he had a
couple of stents inserted. He is
home and feeling better. So
good, they were all able to
attend church services last Sun-
day.
They all still need our pray-
ers. Edith will get her results the
first week of February.
Bim Davis is able to get
around real good but still car-
ries his three-legged cane. He
was able to attend church last
Sunday, the first time since his
accident. Bim is a master gar-
dener and always has a super
garden. He says, he just enjoys
growing vegetables.
There will be a work day at
the Fort Green Methodist


Cemetery this Saturday. Every-
one is encouraged to come out
and help clean the cemetery.
Bring your weed eaters, hoes,
rakes, lawn mowers, etc. The
cemetery committee will fur-
nish a good dinner, in the mid-
dle of the day, consisting of
tube steak, commonly called
hot dogs. We will have all the
fixings to make them delicious.
If you have any relatives
buried there, or know someone,
please come out and help clean
it. The cemetery is now owned
by Fort Green Baptist Church,
but a committee of five main-
tains it.
Doris Thornton was surprised
when she returned home recent-
ly and found that her sons had a
freestanding barn for her use.
They are good to their mama.
It reminds me of Madie Terrell.
She told me one time that some
of her sons would take her, no
wives allowed, to the mail and
help her pick out new outfits,
wait while she tried them on
and approve or disapprove! Of
course, they then paid for them.
They obeyed the fifth com-
mandment. If you don't know
what that is, look it up!
Chrysta and Makayla Chanc-
ey were Disney visitors recent-
ly, celebrating Chrysta's birth-
day. Patrice Himrod Strange
and her daughter, Mattie, joined


them. This mother-daughter
duo had a super time.
Friday morning was still
cold, down to 28. The youngest
member of our family just
stayed in bed most of the day.
The old saying that it was great
to "live the life of Reilly" could
be changed to "it's great to Jive
a dog's life," as that is pretty
good! When we lived in Jack-
sonville, an old man said a man
works hard all week, just to live
like a dog on Sunday!
Mildred Cooper will turn 93
on Feb. 5. She said Clifford
Welch came by and visited her,
and he will turn 93 on April 6.
They had a good visit and any-.
one out riding around this
Sunday, please stop in and wish
Mrs. Mildred a happy birthday.
The Waterses, Dustyn,
Tammy, Brianna and Brody,
attended the monster truck
show in Orlando. It was noisy
but the kids had earplugs,
thanks to grandparents Bryant
and Marnet. The trucks are sup-
posed to flip, as that is part of
the fun, but Brody did not like it
when his favorite, Blue Thund-
er, turned over. No one was hurt
and they all had a wonderful*
time!
Jim Sasser is having some
serious health problems. Please
remember to pray for him and
all the others.


HARDEE WILDCAT SOFTBALL
2009

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2/3-2/5 Desoto Preseason
2/10 Sebring 5:30/7:30
2/12 Desoto 5:00/7:00
2/20 @Ft. Meade 5:30/7:30
2/24 Booker 6:00
2/26 Frostproof 5:30/7:30
2/27 @Palmetto 5:30/7:30
3/2 Avon Park 5:30/7:30
3/6 @Mulberry 5:30/7:30
3/13 @Desoto 5:00/7:00
3/16 @Frostproof 5:30/7:30
3/17 @Avon Park 5:30/7:30
3/19 @Booker 6:00
3/23 @Sebring 5:30/7:30
3/24 Mulberry 5:30/7:30
3/26 @Braden River 5:30/7:30
3/31 Braden River 6:00
4/3 Palmetto 5:30/7:30
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In an effort to provide the best youth football program possible in Hardee County, the Hardee, |
Youth Football League Board of Directors is calling on all PARENTS and COACHES! There
will be 4 special collaborative meetings to review, discuss, and revise the League's Bylaws for
the program. With approximately 400 youth from Hardee County currently enrolled in the
football and cheerleading programs, along with the 50 plus coaches and team parents who
assist, it is evident that the program is not only growing, but working ... as we are working
to build a higher level of character and to teach life skills to our kids .. .WE WANT YOU...
Sour input, your advice, your chance to have a voice in the program for your child . .
WE WANT YOU!!
The meeting schedule is as follows:
All meetings are to be held at Celtic Crossing Sports Room on Main Street
First Reading and Discussion of the Bylaws Tuesday January 20 7 pm 9 pm
First Draft Changes to the Bylaws Thursday January 22 7 pm 9 pm
Second Draft Changes to the Bylaws Tuesday January 27 7 pm 9 pm
Third Draft Changes to the Bylaws Thursday January 29 7 pm 9 pm

A board meeting for Election of 2009 Board of Directors and Executive Officers, as well as
introduction of the new Bylaws will be held on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at
South Florida Community College. An entirely new Board of Directors for 2009 will be
voted on and elected, and you must be in attendance for your vote to be counted. The election
will be done by Ballot only and in person. Your presence is required . no exceptions!

Should you have any questions or wish to receive further information about this matter, please
contact Dawn Atkinson-Jones at 863-781-6999. We look forward to working with you in
bringing a fantastic 2009 Season!!

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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 7B


COUNTY COURT placed on lien, release to immi-
The following- marriage gration.
licenses were issued recently Hector Perez-Lopez, disor-
in the office of the county derly intoxication, 29 days
court: CTS, $325 fine and court costs,
Armando Hernandez, 52, $100 public defender fees, $50
Zolfo Springs, and Pureza COP, $50 investigative costs
Amesquita, 42, Zolfo Springs. placed on lien, release to immi-
Harold Keith Reed, 43, Wau- gration.
chula, and Maryann Kelley, 38, Guadalupe Reynria, resisting
Wauchula. an officer without force, $325
fine and court costs, $100 pub-
The following small claims lic defender fees, $50 COP, $50
were disposed of recently by investigative costs.
the county judge: Jose Ventura, disorderly in-
Atlantic Credit & Finance toxication, dismissed, release to
Inc. vs. Irma G. Sanchez, case immigration.
reinstated. Abraham Zurita, disorderly
LVNV Funding LLC vs. intoxication, 14 days CTS,
Kristen Welch, judgment. weapon forfeited, $325 fine and
MRC Receivables Corp. vs. court costs, $50 COP.
Elizabeth Rodriguez, order for Saul Jose Zurita, disorderly
execution of judgment. intoxication, 15 days CTS,
Capital One Bank USA NA $325 fine and court costs, $50
vs. Herbert Jones, judgment. COP.
Boswell & Dunlap LLP vs. Allan Blake Page, trespass
Robert McCann and Louise on property other than structure
McCall, order removing stay of or conveyance, time served,
execution. $325 fine and court costs, $100
Premium Asset Recovery public defender fees, $50 COP.
Corp. vs. Maria Ventura, judg- Kara Nichole Bodiford, petit
ment. theft, not prosecuted.
Alan Kyle Clanton, posses-
The following misde- sion of marijuana and posses-
meanor cases were disposed sion of drug paraphernalia,
of recently in county court: adjudication withheld, proba-
Robert Preston Bivens, do- tion 12 months, random drug
mestic battery, transferred to screens, warrantless search and
pretrial intervention program, seizure, alcohol evaluation/-
Gamaliel DeLaCruz, battery treatment, $325 fine and court
and assault, 28 days with credit costs, $100 public defender
for time served (CTS), $677 fees, $50 COP, 50 hours com-
fine and court costs, $100 pub- munity service.
lic defender fees, $50 cost of Allen Eugene Clingenpeel,
prosecution (COP) placed on trespass on property other than
lien, release to immigration a structure or conveyance, not
office. prosecuted.
Ramiro Lopez Garcia, resist- Eric Jame Culver, petit theft
ing an officer without violence, and trespass other than a struc-
17 days CTS and concurrent ture or conveyance, probation
with traffic sentence, $100 pub- six months, $325 fine and court
lic defender fees, $50 COP costs, $100 public defender
placed on lien, release to immi- fees, $50 COP, 20 hours com-
gration. munity service.
David Hernandez, petit theft Migual Jimenez, petit theft,
and resisting arrest without vio- 33 days CTS, $325 fine and
lence, 21 days CTS, $325 fine court costs, $100 public defend-
and court costs, $100 public er fees, $50 COP.
defender fees, $50 COP placed Lonnie Gene King, disorder-
on lien, release to immigration. ly conduct, $325 fine and court
Rufino Hipolito, disorderly costs, $100 public defender
intoxication, adjudication with- fees, $50 COP; trespass on
held, $325 fine and court costs, property other than a structure
$50 COP, $50 investigative or conveyance, not prosecuted.
costs. Vicente Rodriguez, disorder-
Cirilo Jimenez, disorderly) ly intoxication, uime served,
intoxication, not prosecuted, $325 fine and court costs, $100
Jde" Aifnni6 Lobaio, loiter- public defender fees, $50 COP.
ing/prowling and disorderly in- Deborah Elaine Lambert, do-
toxication, $325 fine and court mestic battery, not prosecuted.
costs, $50 COP, $50 investiga- Ana Gabriela Lara, petit
tive costs. theft, not prosecuted.
Jose -Ramiro Lopez, petit Carolina Luna, petit theft,
theft, adjudication withheld, not prosecuted.
probation six months, stay out Edie Melina Corbo, violation
of store, $325 fine and court of probation (original charge
costs, $50 COP, 25 hours com- possession of drug parapherna-
munity service. lia, probation revoked, 90 days
Pedro Lopez, resisting an CTS and concurrent with traffic
officer without violence, 27 sentence.
days CTS, $325 fine and court Joseph Glenn Johnson, viola-
costs, $100 public defender tion of probation (original
fees, $50 COP. charges possession of marijua-
Sergio Martinez, domestic na and possession of drug para-
battery, not prosecuted., phernalia), probation terminat-
Carlos Osiro, battery, 29 days ed, outstanding fines and fees
CTS, $667 fine and court costs,, placed on lien.
$100 public defender fees, $50 Simon Lorenzo Brown, vio-
COP. lation of probation (original
Nehemias Perez, disorderly charges domestic battery and
intoxication, 29 days CTS, criminal mischief), probation
$325 fine and court costs, $100 revoked, four months in jail
public defender fee, $50 COP' CTS and concurrent with traffic


sentence, outstanding fines and
fees placed on lien.
Angel Perez, giving false
identification to law enforce-
ment, $325 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
COP.

The following criminal
traffic cases were disposed of
recently in county court. Dis-
positions are based on Florida
Statutes, driving record and
facts concerning the case.
Rainiro Lopez Garcia, DUI
and no valid license, 17 days
CTS and concurrent with mis-
demeanor sentence, probation
one year, DUI school, license
suspended six months, tag
impound 10 days., ignition
interlock six months, no alcohol
or bars, evaluation/treatment,
$1,438 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
COP placed on line, release to
immigration.
Joseph Edward Ray Russell,
driving while license suspended
(DWLS), 22 days CTS, $340
fine and court costs, $100 pub-
lic defender fees $50 COP
placed on lien, release to Polk
County.
Edie Melinda Corbo, DWLS,
90 days in jail, concurrent with
misdemeanor sentence, $325
fine and court costs, $100 pub-
lic defender fees, $50 COP.
Christa Victoria DeLora,
DWLS, adjudication withheld,
$200 fine and court costs, $50
COP.
Juan Velazquez, DUI and no
valid license, 24 days CTS, pro-
bation one year, DUI school,
license suspended five years,
tag impound 30 days, ignition
interlock one year, no alco-
hol/bars, $1,438 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender
fees, $50 COP.
Thomas Kyle Pritchard,
DWLS, produced valid license,
adjudication withheld, $190
court costs, $50 COP.
Christopher Grant Smith,
DWLS, $190 court costs, $50
COP.
Heraclio Hernandez, DUI,
probation 12 months, license
suspended six months, ignition
interlock two years, random
screens, warrantless search and
seizure, no alcohol or bars, mul-
tiple-offender DUI school,
$4,588 fines and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
oCPP. -
Manuel ,RPrigues,st)WLS,
adjudication withheld, $195
court costs, $50 COP.
Ricky Daryl Bryan, DWLS.
adjudication withheld, $340
fine and court costs, $50 COP.
Antonio Pasquel, DUI and no
valid license, probation 12
months, license suspended six
months, enhanced ignition
interlock six months, DUI
school, evaluation/treatment,
random screens, warrantless
search and seizure, $1,538 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 COP,
$1,32.70 restitution.
Juan Rodriguez Jr., DWLS,
10 days CTS, $340 fine and
court costs, $100 public defend-
er fees, $50 COP.
Moises Agustin Bautista,
violation of probation (original
charge DUI), probation
revoked, time served, outstand-
ing fines and fees placed on
lien, release to immigration.


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Highlands, Hardee and Desoto Counties. You have the right to file a complaint with your
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STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
The Department announces receipt of an application for a Conceptual Reclamation
Plan Modification for the Fort Green phosphate mine from Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC. The
modification (file MOS-FG-CPJ) includes the redesign of several reclamation areas,
updated hydrological and clay information, and the removal of a 51-acre parcel from the
mine boundary. The Fort Green Mine lies in the Peace, Manatee, and Myakka River
basins; all waterbodies and their tributaries are Class III waters except the Manatee,
which is Class I. The proposed project is located in Hardee, Manatee, and Polk County,
in all or portions of Sections 9-11, 14-23, and 27-35, Township 32 South, Range 23 East;
Sections 1-23 and 29-32, Township 33 South, Range 23 East; Sections 5-8 and 18-19,
Township 34 South, Range 23 East; Sections 1-2, 11-12, and 13-14, Township 34 South,
Range 22 east; and Section 36, Township 33 South, Range 22 East.
This application is being processed and is available for public inspection during nor-
mal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holi-
days, at the Bureau of Mining and Minerals Regulation, 2051 East Dirac Drive,
Tallahassee, Florida 32310-3760. Any comments or objections should be filed in writing
with the Department at this address. Comments or objections should be submitted as
soon as possible to ensure that there is adequate time for them to be considered in the
Department decision on the application. 1: 29


CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office
of the circuit court:
Speedway LLC vs. Moye
Farms et al, damages con-
tract indebtedness.
Jennifer Trevino and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR)
vs. Daniel Cuevas Jr., petition
for administrative child support
order.
Stephanie Grimes and Ken-
neth Franklin High, petition for
injunction for protection.
Carolina Luna and DOR and
Mario Castillo, petition for
administrative child support
order.
Charles Sciarrabba vs. Walter
McNeil and the state Depart-
ment of Corrections (DOC),
petition for review of inmate
situation.
Nancy Mizrahi as trustee vs.
*Barry Edgley et al, petition for
mortgage foreclosure.
James Kelly Cloud vs. Chry-
sler LLC et al. damages -prod-
uct liability.
Wells Fargo Bank NA vs.
William '1T. Holton et al, petition
for mortgage foreclosure.
Tammy Lang vs. Reynaldo
Hernandez, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Melissa B. Todd and DOR
vs. Travis B. Revell, petition for
child support.
Lendy Graham and Michael
Graham, divorce.
Tami Dowden and William
Brett Dowden, divorce.
The following decisions on
civil actions pending in the
circuit court were handed
down recently by the circuit
court judge:
Johnny P. Lowery vs. Mr.
Tate, Hardee Correctional Insti-
tution and DOC, petition for
inmate review denied.
Osvaldo Arocha vs. Walter
McNeil and DOC, petition for
inmate review denied.
Sherrie Lynn Chester and
DOR vs. Steve Edward Chester,
child support order.
Jennifer Flores vs. Darlene
King, voluntary dismissal of
temporary injunction for pro-
teclion.
1ieather Lang vs. Joshua
Alderman, voluntary dismissal
of temporary injunction for pro-
tection.
Crystal Bird vs. Rodney
Smith, voluntary dismissal of
temporary injunction for pro-
tection.


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Rufus Taylor vs. Florida
Parole Commission, petition for
inmate review denied.
Romilia Elmeus vs. Ciana
Elmeus, petition for injunction
for protection denied.
Phuc Than Bach and DOR
vs. Main Thi Tuyet Bach, child
support order.
Millie Johnson and DOR vs.
Jennie Smith, modification of
child support.

Child support contempt
orders were denied in the fol-
lowing cases:
Debbie F. Thompson and
DOR vs. Larry C. Williams.
Jesus Alamia Rodriguez and
DOR vs. Catherine Marie Pel-
ham.

Child support contempt
orders were entered in the fol-
lowing cases:
Wendy Donelle Harbarugh
and DOR vs. Jason Lee Har-
barugh.
Annie B. Small and DOR vs.
Lashim Lyons.
Olga Sambrano and DOR vs.
Orlando Sambrano.
Guadalupe Sanchez and
DOR vs. Domingo Arroyo.
Teresa M. Wright and DOR
vs. John D. Shoffner (amend-
ed).
Mary Robinson and DOR vs.
James Hernandez.
The following fel" ay crimi-
nal cases were dispo :; :d of last
week by the circuit judge.
Defendants have been adjudi-
cated guilty unless noted oth-
erwise. When adjudication is
withheld, it is pending suc-
cessful completion of proba-
tion. Sentences are pursuant,
to an investigative report by
and the recommendation of"
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guide-
lines. Final discretion is left to
the judge.
Rodolfo Lopez, felony flee-
ing to elude an officer and
expired license, adjudication
withheld, $520 fine and court
costs, $100 COP, 100 hours
community service.
Dustin Bruce Williams, traf-
ficking in methamphetamine,
three years minimum-mandato-
ry Florida State Prison,
$52,845, $100 COP; possession
of drug paraphernalia, time
served.
Robert Alamia, dealing in
stolen property, 18 months
community control 'house


arrest, $520 fine and court
costs, $300 public defender
fees, $100 COP, restitution to'
be set; defrauding a secondary"
metals recycler, time served;
grand theft, not prosecuted.
Samuel Dean Alamia, pos-
session of methamphetamine
within 1,000 feet of public
housing -- amended to posses-
sion of methamphetamine, ob-
struction of execution of a
search warrant and possession
of drug paraphernalia, 18 mon-
ths community control, license
suspended two years, $520 fine
and court costs, $300 public
defender fees, $100 COP.
Joshua Lee Smith, eight.
counts uttering a forged instru-
ment, eight counts forgery of
bank bills (checks) and larceny
-- theft.
Arturo Junior Valdez, felony
battery amended to battery,
probation 12 months, no con-
tact with victim, 26-months bat-
ters intervention class, $667
fine and court costs, $150 pub-
lic defender fees, $100 COP,
restitution to be set.
Tavaris Deon Wilson, sale or
delivery of marijuana within
1,000 feet of a church, etc. -
amended to lesser sale of mari-
juana, sale ol: cocaine, two
counts possession of cocaine
with intent to sell and posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia wi,t
intent to deliver, adjudication
withheld, $1,560 fines and
court costs, $940 public defend-
er fees, $100 COP; possession
of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia, not prose-
cuted.
Martin Garcia--burglary
with assault or battery -
amended burglary of
dwelling, time served, $520
fine and court costs, $100 COP
placed on lien, release to immi-
gration.

The following real estate
transactions of $10,000 or
more were filed recently in
the office of the clerk of court:
Turn River Inc. to Great Fruit
Co. Inc., $800,000.
Andrew L. Bursler to Larry
Joe and Edith Diann Hagar
Johnson, $115,000.
Richard C. and Elizabeth
Grantham to Jose Reyes
Rodriguez, $75,000.
Dana B. and Idania E. Eng-
lish to William John and Eliza-
ab4h B. Gill, $50,000.


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9:00 am to 12:00 pm





Night Classes


February 10 & 17

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm


If you have any questions or if you
would like to attend these classes
you must call and register at
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Classifieds


DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS -
Pumps, turbos, injectors, 1/2
price of Tampa & Orlando. Can
remove & install. 863-381-0538.
1:29-6:11 p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1997 Chevrolet Van
SINfI 1GNDM19W4VB115867
10ia.m. February 23, 2009
Mr.*E Pre-Owned Autos & Towing
1093 'Iwy. 17 N. Wauchula, FL 33873
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L. DICKS INC. is now purchasing
citrus fruit for the 2009/10 season
and beyond. Call Mark Manuel @
781-0384. 9:4tfc


'94 TOYOTA WITH CAMPER top,
new tires, manual transmission,
many new parts, AC/heat, good
running. 832-0334. $2,000.
1:15-2:13p


G LLIARD

FILL DIRT INC.

Fi'l Dirt Rock Sand Shell.
Pond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Lamar Gilliard Zolfo Springs
Home: (863) 735-0490 cis:c Mobile: (941) 456-6507


_'!^~. Rent or Buy


3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ft. Green


For Sale or For Rent


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CUMBEE SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL
STOCK TRAILERS
EQUIPMENT TRAILERS
EQUIPMENT
Make you old, rusty stuff look new.
CONTACT:
LAMAR 863-781-09881:22-2:12


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LOW DOWN-
OWNER FINANCING
www.landcallnow.com
1-941-778-7980/7565 |
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MAKING REAI. ETln R KEM. EA,% '
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WOMAN TO WORK with develop-
mentally disabled women. Call
Edna 767-0374, Monday thru
Friday, 8 to 2. 1:22-29p


NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Person
with auto retail skills, pays atten-
tion to details, self motivator,
great communication skills, com-
puter and bookkeeping knowl-
edge. Bilingual A+, must be will-
ing to work on Saturday every
other week. Would prefer some-
one with auto detailing back-
ground and willing to work detail-
ing into business. Base pay, plus
commission. Contact 863-773-
2213 for application or appoint-
ment. 12:25tfc


W. B. Olliff, Jr.,
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THREE BEDROOM house, rent
with option to buy. 832-1984.
1:22-2:19p
9.8 ACRES OF PASTURE 'and
oaks, Johnston Road, 3/2 DW, 2
pole barns, $160,000. 941-729-
5407. 1:15-2:12p.
3BR/2-1/2BA, MANY EXTRAS.
Owner motivated. Make offer.
773-3316, 781-0681. 1:8-2:5p
NEW 3/2 WITH 2 CAR garage in
Bowling Green. Cath. ceilings,
.Whirlpool appl. and many up-
grades. Landscaped lot with
trees, $142,000. Call 973-773-
9571 or 863-445-0662. 1:"I5tfc


Tree Surgeon,

773-4478


Inc.


Free Estimates


Insured 30+ years experience


BJC's

Bees and Pollination, Inc.

Joshua Clemente Pollination Services
(863) 990-6489 Watermelons
Wauchula, FL Cucumbers
Blueberries
State Inspected Squash
& Insured us
.Citrus
Pollination Agreements with Written Contract.
$50 per colony 12:18-2:26p





Best deals on wheels!


WHEELIES
PHCKHGES
Hit) URI L -
RBLE!


773-0777 773-0727
116 REA Rd., Wauchula
VISA (across from Wal-Mart)
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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
Gary Delatorre Broker
(863) 773-2122 *FAX (863) 773-2173


Billy Ayers
Tire Technician
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Donna Steffens, Associate
Jessica Smith, Associate
Richard Dasher, Associate
Nancy Craft, Associate
Victor Salazar, Associate
Jerry Carlton, Associate


781-3627
781-1186
781-0162
832-0370
245-1054
781-3608


Donna Steffens


LAMBERT T
REALTY INC.
402 So0th 6thAvenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER pn this 2005,,
very nice, D/W mobile 'home,on lovely lot;
12x16 screened porch; outside storage; many
extras; good locations $89,000
EXECUTIVE HOME See this lovely 3252
square feet C/B Stucco home with all amenities;
beautifully decorated and move in ready.
$279,000
NEW PRICE FOR THIS CONVENIENTLY
LOCATED 4B/3Bth home with fireplace; large
storage area; separate apartment which could
be used as rental property. $95,000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY 4 rental units
plus one 3/2 home within walking distance of
schools, medical facilities and shopping. Call to
see today! Listed at $225.000
OWNER MOTIVATED! Lovely home on tree
shaded lot; 4B/2Bth brick home, close to
schools and shopping; large carport, fenced
backyard, 12X16 building with water and elec-
tric. $179,500
MAKE AN OFFER on this 3B/IBth home on,
large lot; central H/A, screened porch, outside
storage. $98,500
AFFORDABLE LIVING! 2B/lBth completely
furnished M/H; large screened porch and nice
yard. $38,000


Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038 l V-J
www.lambertrealty.net L ..
S :' Doris Lambeirt
11 Acres plus a charming C/B home; MUST
SEE INSIDE TO APPRECIATE; 3B/1Bth;
large fireplace, enclosed porch; flowing creek on
property. $225,000

OWNER ANXIOUS TO SELL this 3/2 Homes
of Merit D/W on 17.22 acres; 16x54 pole barn;
located in Manatee County. $269,000

>ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED and POSSIBLE
OWNER' FINANCING! 30 acres of pasture-
land; secluded; small pond with natural flow of
water; perfect for home site or small ranch.
$255,000

Lovely home site 5 acres with fruit trees, large
oaks and 1 acre pond. $110,000
Beautiful home site with paved road frontage;
make an offer on this 5 acre tract. Listed at
.$90,000

14.74 acres on Bailes Rd, nice-sloping tract with
large pond; some native trees; very secluded.
,-$195,000
Duette Area 10 acres with 12" well; perfect for
your new home. Call Delois Johnson for more
information.


DOI : SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON I
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.'R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: JOSEFINA GARAY......863-399-3329
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971 ASSOCIATE: JUDY HINERMAN..............735-0268
ASSOCIATE:, ROBERT HINERMAN.......227-0202
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Lovely Mobile Home

FREE information magy
mountain homes and
ing!! Check It Out!! Call
DOUBLE WIDE/MOB
trained 3BR, 2 Bath
dishwasher, washe
screened porch,. ut
desired, within City o
PEACE RIVER ACCE5
5.5 acre tract with pi
vegetation $82.500!!
CENTER HILL PROPE
2 BR, 1 Bath home
Creek. Includes 12 a
grove and barn. Seller
property into parcels
$350.000.
5 ACRES ONLY $52,
wooded 5 Acres!!
HERE! CALL TODAY.
CHARLOTTE DRIVE
Bedroom, 3 Bath in C
has large porch ar
stove. Extra room for
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VISIONN!! 2 Bedroom, 1 ASK ME ABOUT ASSISTANCE WITH DOWN
operty is approved for PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST FOR THE
ing. Please contact list- PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW HOME!!! DONNA
formationn! $74900, CAMPING, CANOEING, FISHING!!! On this 6.1
Lot on Downing Circle acre tract with Peace River Frontage.
$125.000
azines, affordable Georgia INVESTMENT PROPERTY!! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
acreage. Owner fiananc- In Sebring $19,900
'Donna, 781-3627 LOG CABIN WITH LAKE HUNTLEY VIEW!!! 3
Bedroom, 2 Bath with open living
ILE HOME/! Well main- room/kitchen. $90,000
wth stove, refrigerator,
.r and dryer, 12x28 9.7 Acres for camping or hunting!!! Only
ility shed, extra lot if $32,500
)f Wauchula $72.500. NEW LISTING!!! Only $75.000 Call Donna!!! 3
S!! Quiet and Peaceful Bedroom, 1 Bath nice concrete block home
plenty wildlife and native on large lot.
BEAUTIFUL!! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with
5.68 acres for horses or all your farm animals.
RTY! 27.5 acres with a Only $169000.
fronts beautiful Payne
acres of irrigated citrus 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Only $89900!! With front
er will consider dividing Porch and large fenced back yard In a nice
s. Call today for details, neighborhood On FIRST STREET!!!
HOME OR OFFICE!! 3 BR, 1 Bath on Hwy 17
5QQL Nice, quiet, serene Bowling Green, Great potential at a Great
BUILD YOUR HOME Price. ONLY $64.50Q
DOWNING CIRCLE PROPERTY!!! Spacious 3
in SEBRING!!! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath M/H with stove, refrigerator,
in SEBRINGg This 3 dishwasher and utility shed for Only, $58900Q.
'harming neighborhood
ea with wood burning VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY!! Great
guests. $185,500 investment property located on US 17 Nor(t
close to the new Hilltop Elementary School
TY LISTINGS AT: with access from north and south bound lane.
Motivated seller asking $330.000 ring
NKER.COM Offer!!!


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GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD IN SEBRING!!! This 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath CB Home withover 3,300 SF
has extra room for guests and large porch with wood burning stove. $185,500
NEW LISTING!!! 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Country Home total 1,758 SF ONLY $125,900.
AUTO RESTORATION BUSINESS AND BUILDING!! With over 11,000 SF Excellent Income
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Livestock

FEATHERLITE 3 HORSE slant alu-
minum gooseneck, rear tack a/c,
refrigerator, microwave, more,
$8,500 OBO. 863-993-2363.
1:22-2:19p


LOST FEMALE CAT, long hair,
black and white, answers to Katy.
773-5702. 1:22:2:19p
FOUND Black Angus bull near
Snipe Drive. Call 735-1570.
1:1-29p

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UPRIGHTTPIANO in good tune,
$20. 863-245-9051. 1:29p


SIMMONS WHITE TAIL, 6-5-
20x50; BSA Four Star, 6-24-
50mm, $100 each. 773-6733.
1:29dh



PARK MODEL with addition, Little
Charlie Creek RV Park, Lot 210.
All offers considered. 781-0910.
1:29-2:26p
SALE OR RENT Old 14x48 in
nice RV park, 2BR/1-1/2 BA, car-
port, shed. 735-1679. 1:29-2:5p
DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME,
.furnished, 2BR/2BA, Florida room
on lakeside, Crystal Lake Village.
773-9301. 1:8-2:5p


Ellen's Thrift Shop
(next to train depot Bowling Green-
Lots of New & Used Merchandise
Refrigerator Bunk beds Baby Crib *
Jeans Size 28-56 Winter Coats $2 & Up
Table & Chairs Lawn Mowers Tools
6-16" Tires Plus More
Friday Saturday Sunday 9 am 7 pm
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Realtor
220 N. 6th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
-., www.floresrealty.net


Noey Flores


SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
20 Acres Ft. Green area Close to Hardee Lakes A
good place to build Country living at its best.
$8,000 per acre
IN
3BR 2BA CB home on Hickory Court in Zolfo Springs Central
air/heaf Water & Sewer Large Dry Lot $152,000.00
A must see! 3BR 2BA CB home with utility storage open carport
- over 2,600 sq ft under roof withover 1,900 sq ft living area.
Central air/heat Well kept Easy maintenance Located approx-
imately 2 miles west of Wauchula on 6.5 acres of good land with
hard road frontage on two sides. $325,000.00
Owner relocating to another state Has two properties to sell:
* Price Reduced 3BR/2BA Home on 2.5 acres located west of
Wauchula close to town Large carport Good Country Living
$222,500.00
* Enjoy the easy living in this 2007 S/W mobile home includes
2BR/2BA located 8 miles east of Wauchula off Morgan Grice
Road. Own you own lot and home for $52,500.00

WE SHARE THE SAME MLS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY!
Remember
1 Our listings are on the Internet.
Anyone with a computer can Ia
access them anytime! EOUAL.,OUSM
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralla D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours
Oralla D. Flores (863) 781-2955 Tony Flores (863) 781-0744
John Freeman (863) 781-4084 Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 o
Jessie Sambrano (863) 245-6891 Noey Flores (863) 781-4585
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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 9B






Classifieds-


FOR SALE Miniature Schnauzer
puppies. 773-9769. 1:29p
FREE 1/2 LAB, 1/2 bulldog pup-
aies, ready Jan. 29. 781-3330.
1:15-29p
GROOMING 20 yrs. exp. with
knowledge in carding and hand-
stripping. Offering shedless treat-
ment & teethbrushing, full groom
service includes bath, groom to
breed standard, anals & nails.
863-773-0547. 1:1-29p
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 looking for. The
Wauchula Animal Control is locat-
ed at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more Informa-
tion. tfc-dh


ATTENTION! State Statutes
828.29 requires that all cats and
dogs sold in Florida be at least 8
weeks old, have an official health
certificate, have necessary shots
and be free of parasites, tfc-dh

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Telephone (863) 773-3255^^^^


3 1 ACRE TRACTS, good area,'
residential duplex, $25,000. 863-
781-2525. 1:29-2:26p
FOR SALE BY OWNER 3/2
w/bonus room, located on 1 acre
on Florida Ave., near hospital, pri-
vate well with low utilities,
$149,900. 773-5033. 1:15-2:12p -
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5BR/3BA HOME year old on 5
:acres in Zolfo, 2,100 square feet,
major appliances. $1,200 first,
last and security. 941-286-2055.
1:29-2:26p
NICE CLEAN 1 bedroom apart-
ment for rent. AC/Heat, washer/-
dryer hookup and screened in
porch, $130 per week. Utilities
SNot Included. First and last weeks
rent, damage deposit and refer-
ence required. 773-9793. 1:29p
2BR/1BA BIG BACKYARD, 4808
Myrick Ave., Bowling Green, $575
monthly, $400 deposit. Jesse 781-
4967. 1:29-2:5p
$350 ELECTRIC INCLUDED, care-
taker's apartment, personal, plus
animals, non-smokers, first, last.
954-629-4486. 1:29p


REAL ESTATE

Topsy See
Doublewide mobile home nestled under flowing oaks and sits on app..
5 acres behAtifully landscaped with stocked pond. You really have to
see the beauty here to believe it. $144,900.
1 ac. with app. 296 ft. road frontage. $39,000.
Beautiful building lot. Lake access to Istapoga on Lakeshore Drive.
Owner financing available. $75,000.
7 acres with appox. 600 ft road frontage. 6" well $105,000. Popash Rd.
Very nice 3BR 1 Bath concrete block home in good neighborhood.
$89,000.
2BR 2B 1800 sq ft home sets on 4 1/2 acres in very quiet setting
halfway between Wauchula and Avon Park. $145,000.
2 Story older frame home on large lot on Hwy 17 Zolfo Springs 5 BR
2 Bath. $125,000. Reduced to $105,000. CONTRACT PENDING
5 acres all fenced, High and dry with pond. Appaloosa Lane. $84,995.
3BR 1 Bath frame house on 1/2 acre lot, remodeled and has new roof.
$75,000.
App. 58 AC. Great for development property. High and dry.
Topsy See, Broker
Elva Whidden, Associate
2,9 2634 E. Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873



JIM SEE REALTY, INC.
206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873
Office (863)773-0060 Evening (863)773-4774
wwwjimseerealty.com
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
Owner says ... Commercial property. 1.28
MAKE AN OFFER! acres. Frontage on Main Street
Great Opportunity for possi- and Hwy 64. $120,000.
ble DUNKIN DONUTS loca- Two mini-ranches! One is
tion! Approximately 1/2 acre 5.95 acres, the er is 6.65
on corner of US 17 and acres. $99,500 each
Stenstrom Rd in Wauchula. ____
2,550 SF building, built to 70 acres of prime develop-
Dunkin Donuts specs. Partial ment property. City water and
equipment in place. Sell or sewer allocated. Annexed and
Lease, call for details. rezoned to single family with
Developers Agreement.
100 acres in SW Hardee $20,000 per acre.
County. Scattered Oaks and
Pines on this beautifulOa site. Three 5 ac tracts located on
PinGreat hunting. On County e. Johns Rd. Well located on one
Great hunting. On County of the tracts. Price Reduced!
road. Four 4" wells. Asking $89,900 each.
$6,000 per acre. ____
Three adjacent 5 ac tracts
140 acres with 3 homes on located on East Main Street in
Hwy 64 West. 12 miles from I- Wauchula. Price Reduced to
75. A portion of the property is $74,900 each.
approximately 4,000' long.
Plenty of room for landing One of a kind development
strip. $2,300,000. property. 300 acres in Sara-
sota. Hamlet designation.
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house 2 1/2 700 acres in Eastern Sarasota
acres in area of nice new 700+ acres in Eastern Sarasota
acres in area of nice, new County. High & Dry. Hamlet
homes. Large uncompleted Cot. tig & D Haml
homes. Large uncompleted designation. Plenty of paved
addition. Must see. $200,000. road frontage.

COMMERCIAL LOT! NEED 45 ac citrus grove. Valencias &
VISIBILITY? Put your busi- Hamlin. Double wide mobile
ness here! Located on North & home. Fruit proceeds included
South bound Hwy 17. North (subject to FOM contract).
end of Wauchula. Zone C-2. Located in NE Hardee County.
$195,000 $427,500

i Realtor Associates 0
Ben Gibson (941)737-2800 Robert Jones (863)781-1423
Jerry Conerly (863)445-0662 John H. Gross (863)273-1017
Dusty Albritton (863)781-0161 Rick Knight (863)781-1396
Calvin Bates (863)381-2242


BIG APARTMENT Everything
included, $500 monthly. 863-781-'
1007. 1:29p
THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, $800;
two bedrdom apartment, $575;
Main Street office, $500. 832-
1984. 1:29-2:26p
APARTMENTS OAK Street &
East Main. First, last, security.
863-781-0707. 1:29-2:26c
2BR/1BA MOBILE home with AC,
$500 month, $300 deposit, no.
pets. 863-559-4579. 1:29c


SMALL APARTMENT, Minor Ave.,
Bowling Green. 863-712-0072.
1:22-29p
HOUSE FOR RENT 4BR/2BA, 2
car garage, nice neighborhood.
For more. information 863-773-
0065,954-383-5078. 1:22-29p


BRAND NEW 3/2 home v
ble garage located app
mln. from Wauchula, $801
ly, $800 deposit. Call
Smith 863-781-1186.
OFFICE FOR RENT 1
across from Burger King
per month. 863-414-3850.


Nith dou-
prox. 20
3 month-


!3BR/1-1/2 BA, DEN, WASHEO"F"
dryer, $800 plus deposit'. 863-990-
5037,863-781-0072. 1:1-29p
HOUSES COMMERCIAL, store-
fronts, restaurant, hunting leases,
agri-leases. 773-6616, 445-0915,
863-245-6566. 12:25-1:29p
3BR/2BA, CENTRAL AIR, River-
view, $1,000 monthly. Available
Dec. 1st. Call for appointment to
view. 773-2309. 1:1-29c
3BR/2BA/1CG new const., vault-
ed ceilings, must see, $800 month
and security. 863-443-2903.
www.bghomes.net. 10:16tfc
WAREHOUSE OFFICE YARD,
Strand new, 6,000 SF, 3647 Hwy.
17 frontage in Zolfo Springs for
lease. 239-273-7381.
12:20tfc
WAREHOUSES, several different
sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 3:27tfc


Jessica MOVE-IN SPECIAL *
2 BR/1 B AND 2 BR/2 B from $400
1:8-2:5c monthly. 1 BR from $300 monthly.
,800 SF, No pets, low deposit. Next to
, $1,700 school & hospital. Citrus Valley
MHP. 863-698-4910 or 698-4908.
1:8-2:5p Se habla espanol.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Joe L.Dav is
I N C., R E A L T 0 R S
... (863) 773-2128
|4 U REALTORS
l' JOE L. DAVIS
S '1JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
REALTOR JOHN H. O'NEAL
See more listings at
Kenny Sanders www.joeldavis.com
(863) 781-0153 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY!
Why rent a home when you can own one?
Call today for important information on how you may
qualify to receive a grant for down payment assistance on
your new home. Interest rates are low and inventory is high.
Let us help you today!
CaU:
Sandy or Juan
832-0130 781-1128


BACK ON THE MAR- Spacious 4BR/2BA home,
KET! Beautiful 4BR/2BA 2-car garage, family
CB home has 3,500+SF room, workshop. Beauti-
total under roof. Secluded ful Knollwood subdivi-
5 acs w/landscaping & sion. $179,000!
private rd access. Large
attached garage. Work- PRICE REDUCED!
shop w/affixed carport & Great weekend getaway!
half-bath. $225,000! Ad- Small cabin on 22.8 acs
jacent 5 acs available, of pastureland, fenced &
56 ac Hamli & Valencia cross-fenced, w/4" diam-
56 ac Hamlin & Valencia eter well. NOW $220,000!
grove, power unit, micro-
jet, good rd frontage. PRICE REDUCED! 2BR
Desoto Co. $780,000! home on Main St. Beauti-
10 ac pasture in Zolfo ful oaks. $69,000!
Springs is fenced; cur-
rently used for cattle 3BR/1BA CB home, cen-
grazing. Sellers would tral A/C, city utilities,
love an offer! 150,000! hardwood floors, deep
back yard. Close to
PRICE REDUCED! Pri- schools, downtown and
vate 10 ac cleared pas- shopping. $77,900!
ture w/ag exemption,
pond, some woods, 4" PRICE REDUCED! New
well. Accessed by ease- Construction in Zolfo
ment from county rd. Springs! 3BR/2BA CB,
NOW $160,000! 1700 SF, carport, large
Charming Florida-style yard, tile & carpet.
3BR/2BA home w/large
backyard, gazebo, front
& back porches, work- Commercial office build-
shop & shed. Beautifully ing for RENT on Main St
remodeled interior w/high in Wauchula. CB, 3200
ceilings, wood laminate SF, 10 offices, kitchen,
floors, new windows, 2 storage, 4 restrooms, .2
fireplaces. Quiet street A/C units, security sys-
close to downtown. tem, city water/sewer.
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DO YOU HAVE a problem with'
drugs? Narcotics Anonymous
meets 'Monday and Thursday
nights 7:00 p.m. at First United
Methodist Church, at the corner
of Palmetto and 7th Ave., Wau-
chula, and Friday and Saturday
nights 7:00 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, corner of Grape and
Church St., Bowling Green.
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Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the SFCC Annex,
Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wau-
chula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob-
lem? Call Alcoholics Anonymous
in Hardee County at 735-2511.
Several weekly meetings.
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January 29, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 11B


Attention focused again this week on football redistricting.
Hardee "lucked out" with a change from a nine-school district to
one of just four schools. DeSoto, Immokalee and Estero will be the
only 2A-6 opponents this fall. Estero, which is larger than the usual
Class 2A schools, was granted zvproval to drop to 2A, possibly
because of its' 1-10 record in 3A play in the huge Fort Myers area.
This will give Hardee more flexibility in scheduling games
closer to home instead of eight games as far apart as Sarasota
Booker and LaBelle and Naples.

But, winter sports are more the topic now. Hardee boys played
a thriller at home against DeSoto last week. The Bulldogs, only 3-
7 overall, have lost a couple of players to criminal activity and
arrest. The 'Dawgs came, however, with four seniors and a soph to
start the game and played aggressively. Hardee had one of its best
nights so far, and should have won the game, except senior
Anthony Ruth nailed a three-pointer, which a photo shows came
after the final buzzer, but was approved by officials. It gave DeSoto
the 40-39 win.

'Girls varsity basketball had a similar outing at Lakeland
Christian, losing at the buzzer 41-40 with a buzzer-beater by a
senior who had over half of her team's points. Hardee had key
injuries early, with senior Sabrina "Noonie" Holmes dislocating
her shoulder, again, and being taken by ambulance to the hospital.
She may be lost for the season this time.




Run/Walk For Cancer


Hardee Junior High hoops are also winding down, with the girls
winning two of their last three games. There were only three more
on the schedule as of the weekend, and one will be played today
(Thursday).
Weightlifting girls went to subsectionals Saturday but results
were not available at press time. We also did not get results for
boys soccer. All are scheduled to advance, but those schedules have
not been released yet.

It's not that long until spring sports. Girls softball plays pre-sea-
son the first week of February, and boys baseball is in twin tour-
neys on the second and third weeks of that month. Tennis teams
start at mid-February as do boys weightlifting. Track doesn't get
goiig until March, nor does junior high girls volleyball.
We know the littlest of the youth baseball and softball teams are
playing several nights a week but, as yet, have not had a look at any
scorebooks.

Eighth grader Ruben Ozuna, of Bowling Green, won his bouts
at regional competition in North Carolina and goes to the nationals
in Kansas City, Mo. on Feb. 4.

A Wauchula youth landed a 32-pound kingfish after a 20-
minute battle about five miles off Ismoralda just before Christmas.
Alex Clarke, 12, brother Ben, 8, and mother Jean Norris spent Dec.
21 on a chartered deep sea fishing trip, a present from his grand-
parents. In addition to his large catch, a bunch of kingfish, snapper
and grouper went into the freezer.

Currently under way are a series of meetings for youth football.
The Board of Directors is meeting four times to revise the by-laws
and invites all parents, coaches and interested parties to attend. The


first was on Tuesday. There's another today (Thursday), next
Tuesday and next Thursday. All are at the Celtic Crossing Sports
-Room, 202 W. Main St., Wauchula, from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
A final meeting, to approve the by-law revisions and elect new
directors is at South Florida Community College on Feb. 2.
Information from community and school athletic events is always
welcome. Please e-mail me at news.heraldadvocate@emnbarq-
mail.com or call me at 773-3255 with news for this biweekly col-
umn. The sports deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, except for events
which happen over the weekend. They are due by noon Monday.



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Now hiring teachers.
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Please call Alicia Macedo
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
It's time to get in shape and
gear up for the annual "One
Hillacious Run."
There's time to pre-register
and prepare for the 10K run or
3-mile fitness walk for which
all proceeds go to the American
Cancer Society's Hardee Unit.
Cost is $15 if pre-registered
by tomorrow, Jan. 30. After
that, or on race day, entry cost is
$20. For those that pre-register,
there will be a T-shirt, and some
.may go to late registrants as
long as they last.
Both the run and walk will
begin and finish at the Hardee
..Recreation Complex, off Alt-
man Road just north of the high


school.
Commemorative medallions
will go to the first 25 finishers
of the fitness walk.
For the 10K, there will be tro-
phies for overall top male, top
female and Master's male and
female.
Both the men's and women's
ages 15-19 and over 70 divi-
sions will start five deep. The
other ages divisions, 20-24, 25-
29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65-69,
will start three deep.
Applications were in last
week's paper or can be obtained
by calling Charlie Potter at 773-
6316. Applications should be
sent to him at 300 Park Drive,
Wauchula, FL 33873.


Pioneer Creek RV News
By Edna Bell & Reggie DeSmet


,N- ... CHAPEL
. We 'had 197 at chapel ser-
4*Wa"ariid Pastor Jim prffched
from the book of John, fourth
chapter. His title of his sermon
was "In His Words," with these
four points of curious, con-
fused, converted and commit-
ted.
We had a great reunion and
wanted to share with everyone.
While we were out eating, we
ran into a familiar face, Mike
Rouse, our past song director.
He sends his love and says hello
to everyone, and he also said
that Carol, the pianist, has just
finished four years of school.
It wvasso nice to see him once
again.
COFFEE
We had 227 at coffee to
Enjoy those fresh doughnuts,
with Sheila heading coffee
hour. We are so delighted that
Sheila and Keith Banister and
Herb and Edna Bell, with all
their volunteers, are doing such
,a great job with being the hosts
for our coffee hour.
Many of the upcoming
events were mentioned and the
successful Shuffler's Breakfast
with half of its proceeds given
to the new sound system that
Garry Delves has been getting
organized and purchased. This
will-be a blessing for all of us to
have a new sound system to
use.
The announcement of our
new activity director for the fall
season of 2009, Janet Forster,
was introduced. I'm sure every-
one will be of great support to
her. We congratulate her for
her new position and welcome
her aboard.


Many coupons were given
out by Wanda and 50/50 was
won by Tom Stamm. Congratu-
lations to all the lucky winners.

ACTIVITIES
Our Cancer Awareness Day
is for all the survivors as well as
all the ones presently in treat-
ment. Our plan is to have a golf
cart, bicycle and walking cele-
bration parade on Feb. 20 at 2
p.m. Our endeavor is to cele-
brate the survivors and give
everyone hope, and to know
you can battle this chronic dis-
ease and, more than you realize,
can beat this.
We invite anyone who is a
survivor in our park to come
and sign up and celebrate with
our parade. We are hoping ones
in our park who have golf carts
would share them for the sur-
vivors to ride in. That would be
a generous gesture.
Following the parade, we are
going to have a celebration get-
together in the hall. You can see
Gerry Wilhelm at J-10, Bob
Johns at H-31 or myself at H-
16. We appreciate all the volun-
teers thus far.

SPORTS
Inter-park shuffle went out of
the park to Avion Palms. Our
women won 10 and lost 14; the
men won seven and lost 17.
Floral Lakes came here and our
women won eight and lost four;
the men won 11 and lost one.
Our bowler for the men's
high series was Frank Drust of
556, and his high game was
210. For the women, high series
was Terry Stamm of 433 and
her high game of 181.
Good job guys!


For the week ended Jan 22, 2009:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,890, com-
pared to 7,950 last week, and 6,492 a year ago. According to the
Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared
to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 high-
er, feeder steers were to 2.00 higher and heifers were steady to
i2.00 lower.


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Torrey Oaks RV News
By Jean Mulder

What a busy place this is! place, Bill Loran of Torrey
Activities overlap, which re- Oaks, Fourth place was a tie
quires us retired folks to have to with Ron Walker of Torrey
make choices. That's difficult Oaks and Travis of Peace River.
when you want to do two things Due to a small group of
and can't. Oh, the problems that women, we opted to play as
we have. Right? mixed doubles and just have
fun. With a rotation for mixed
PICKLEBALL play, one does not stay with the
Jan. 22, Tprrey Oaks hosted a same partner, but rather the
pickleball tournament between winning score is based on total
this park and Peace River, a points won by the individual
Thousand Trails/NACO park. It players. The first-place win was
started off as a chilly event as Joe Way of Torrey Oaks; second
warm-ups were at 8 a.m. and place, Myron of Peace River;
actual tournament play at 9. and third place, Joseph of Peace
When I went out to get things River. Where did the women
set-up, it was a brisk 28 degrees disappear to?
and we had to scrape ice off the Pickleball is a new sport to
windshield. This is Florida, Torrey Oaks. It is a now the
right? As the wind was not fastest-growing sport in the
blowing, the temperature was nation, and is know as a great
not really a factor for play. It intergenerational game. Grand-
got warmer as play began and parents are playing with grand-
became quite comfortable as children, teens love it, and it is
time went on. big in public-school elementary
There were 18 men and six physical education programs in
women represented. Men's many cities across America. It's
doubles were played on both a great eye/hand coordination
courts. Each man played a total game without a lot of running.
of five matches based on a Every morning, between 10-
rather complicated matching 14 players brave the weather to
system. come out and play. If you're
The top finishers were first interested in seeing what this
place, Richard Rivard of Torrey game is all about, drive out here
Oaks; second place, Pat Bor- some morning around 9 and
deau of Torrey Oaks; and third watch the team members play.


Little Charlie Creek RV News
By Linda Snowden & Jean Sian


What a week at Little Charlie
Creek RV Park!
Saturday night a large crowd
was entertained by a marvelous
musician Buddy Canova. We
had surprise appearances from
Lester (the monkey) and from a
beauty queen wearing an itsy-
bitsy, teeny-weenie polka dot
bikini with hairy legs. Hmm!
Wonder who that was?
Tuesday, 92 expectant folks
left for Tampa Hard Rock
Casino. It was a weary but
happy group that rode back on
the buses. We didn't hear of any
big winners, but they all ejoyed
good food and had lots of fun.
Watch for the two trips in
February.
Bible study has been moved
to Tuesday at 10 a.m.
MORNINGS
The rec hall is really filling
up for the Monday morning
coffee. The 50/50 winners this
last week were Violet Hofnagel,
Gary Carter, Shirley Spence,
Regina Wolfhope and Tom Bar-
lett.
One of the raffle giveaway,
prizes was a date with Roy!
Does this have anything to do
with the itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny
polka dot bikini?
The pancake and sausage
breakfast was a howling suc-
cess as they served about 90
people.


BINGO
Friday: Caller Norm Ed-
wards. Special Bingo: Comple-
tion of the diagram was a tie
between Sarah Aderhold and
Rena Brumley. Around the Free
Spot: Rama Sarazan. Cover All:
Betty Ponds.
Sunday Night: Caller Mor-
rie Carnes. Coverall: Maxine
Jenkins.
Monday Night: Caller Bob
Bischof. Special Bingo: First-
line bingo, Linda Snowden.
Completion of the diagram:
Sarah Aderhold and Maxine
Jenkins.
EUCHRE
First prize, Armand Blais;
second prize, three-way tie,
Gene Carlisle, Shirley Spence
and'Truman'Bissett; third, two-
W* tie, Glbria Goodenow and
Marlene Engel.
Floating Dollar, Marlene
Engel; the coveted booby prize,
Bill Padgett.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, 8, a.m., pancake
and sausage breakfast; 6 p.m.,
ice cream and cake for birth-
days and anniversary.
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.,
Quilt Magic Workshop.
Saturday, Feb. 7, parkwide
yard sale and arts and crafts
sale; and Dan Schall gospel
music, love offering.


Photos!

*Pictures From The Past

*Football Action
*Christmas Parade
*Pop Warner Photos

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMITS
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permits Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Midulla Generating Station
Draft/Proposed Permit No. 0490340-011 -AV, Title V Air Permit Revisions
Draft Permit No. 0490340-010-AC, Air Construction Permit Revisions

Applicant: The applicant for this project is Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. The applicant's responsible official is Mr.
Mike Roddy, the Manager of Environmental Affairs for Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. The 'applicant's mailing
address is RO. Box 272000, Tampa, Florida 33688-2000.
Facility Location: Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. operates the Midulla Generating Station, which is an existing elec-
trical generating plant located in Hardee County at 6695 County Road 663 in Bowling Green, Florida. This station was
formerly known as the Payne Creek Generating Station.

Project: Project No. 0490340-010-AC (PSD-FL-214E and PSD-FL-344B) will revise original air construction permit PSO-
FL-214 for the existing two combined cycle combustion turbines (Units 1 and 2) and revise original air construction per-
mit PSD-FL-344 for the existing five sets of simple cycle combustion turbines (CT-4A to CT8B). These projects were sub-
ject to preconstruction review in accordance with Rule 62-212.400 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) for the
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality. Original air construction Permnit No. PSD-FL-214 (Units 1 and
2) will be revised to: replace the current sulfuric acid mist emission limits with a fuel sulfur limitation; and establish the
carbon monoxide emissions standard as a surrogate for volatile organic compounds. Original air construction Permit
No. PSD-FL-344 (CT-4A to CT-8B) will be revised to: increase the maximum heat input rate when firing natural gas from
635.6 to 676.2 MMBtu/hour; increase the maximum heat input rate when firing distillate oil from 576.8 to 606.6
MMBtu/hour; and establish the carbon monoxide emissions standard as a surrogate for volatile organic compounds.
The changes in maximum heat input rates are to reflect the actual installed capabilities of the equipment as document-
ed by the manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney.
Project No. 0490340-011-AV will revise existing Title V air operation Permit No. 0490340-006-AV to incorporate the
changes proposed in Project No. 0490340-010-AC. In addition, Project No. 0490340-011-AV will incorporate the final
changes made in previously issued final Permit No. 0490340-012-AC for the existing five Twin Pac simple cycle com-
bustion turbines. That final project replaced the requirement to conduct annual compliance tests for carbon monoxide
upstream of the oxidation catalyst systems with a requirement to conduct periodic tests to determine the reactivity of the
oxidation catalyst.

Details of the projects are provided in the attached documents.

Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212, F.A.C. Applications for Title V air opera-
tion permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, FS. and Chapters 62-4, 62-210 and
62-213, F.A.C. The projects are not exempt from the permitting procedures for air construction permits and Title V air
operation permits. The Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project is the Bureau
of Air Regulation in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Resource Management. The
Bureau of Air Regulation's physical address is 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 4, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 and the
mailing address is 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Bureau of Air Regulation's
phone number is 850/488-0114.

Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at address indicated above for the Permitting Authority.. The
complete project file includes the draft and draft/proposed permits, the Statement of Basis, the Technical Evaluation and
Preliminary Determination, the application, and the additional information submitted by the applicant, exclusive of con-
fidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority's project review
engineer for additional information at the address and phone number listed above. The draft/proposed permit docu-
ments can be viewed at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/eproducts/apds/default.asp.

Notice of Intent to Issue Permits with Parallel Review by EPA: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to
issue a draft air construction permit revision and a concurrent draft/proposed Title V air operation permit revision for the
projects described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation, of the facility will not
adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all applicable provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-
210, 62-212, 62-213, 62-214, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue final permits in accordance
with the conditions of the draft/proposed Permits unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is filed under
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a differ-
ent decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.
The EPA has agreed to treat the dri Title V irl operation permit as a Proposed Title V air operation permit and to per-
form its 45-day review provided -by the. aw and. regulations concurrently with the public comment period (parallel
review). Although EPA's 45-day review period will be performed concurrently with the public comment period, the dead-
line for submitting a citizen petition to object to the EPA Administrator will be determined as if EPA's 45-day review peri-
od is performed after the public comment period has ended. The Final Title V Air Operation Permit will be issued after
the conclusion of the 45-day EPA review period so long as no adverse comments are received that result in a different
decision or significant change of terms or conditions. The status regarding EPA's 45-day review of this project and the
deadline for submitting a citizen petition can be found at the following. website *address:
http://www.e'pa.gov/region4/air/permits/Florida.htm.
Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft air construction permit and the
draft/proposed Title V air operation permit and requests for a public meeting for a period of 30 days from the date of
publication of this Public Notice. Written comments and requests for a public meeting must be received by the Permitting
Authority by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on or before the end of this 30-day period. If the Permitting Authority deter-
mines there is sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location in the Florida
Administrative Weekly. In addition, if a public meeting is requested within the 30-day comment period and conducted
by the Permitting Authority, any oral and written comments received during the public meeting will also be considered
by the Permitting Authority. If timely received comments result in a significant change to a draft/proposed permit, the
Permitting Authority shall revise the draft/proposed permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All com-
ments filed will be made available for public inspection. All comments filed for these projects will be made available for
public inspection. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number.
Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decisions may petition for an
administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, FS. The petition must contain the information
set forth below and must be filed with (received by) the Department's Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel of
the Department of Environmental Protection, 3900.Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3000 (Telephone: 850/245-2241; Fax: 850/245-2303). Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to
written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of this Public Notice or within
fourteen 14 days of receipt of written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person
who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 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 indi-
cated above, at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall con-
stitute 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 (in a pro-
ceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in com-
pliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must 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 pro-
ceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A state-
ment of all disputed issues of material fact; (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 spe-
cific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action including
an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought
by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's pro-
posed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority'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 Permitting Authority's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to
Issue Air Permits. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting
Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the
requirements set forth above.
Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.
Objections to the Draft Title V Air Operation Permit: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section
7661 d(b)(2), any person may petition the Administrator of the EPA within 60 days of the expiration of the Administrator's
45 day review period as established at 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(1), to object to the issuance of any Title V air oper-
ation permit. Any petition-shall be based only on objections to the Permit that were raised with reasonable specificity
during the 30 day public comment period provided in the Public Notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates to the
Administrator of the EPA that it was impracticable to raise such objections within the comment period or unless the
grounds for such objection arose after the comment period. Filing of a petition with the Administrator of the EPA does
not stay the effective date of any permit properly issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62-213, F.A.C. Petitions
filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(2) and must be filed with
the Administrator of the EPA at: U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. For more information regarding
EPA review and objections, visit EPA's Region 4 web site at http://www.epa,gov/region4/air/permits/Florida.htm. 1:29c


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