The


109th Year, No. 10
3 Sections, 32 Pages


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


46
plus 4c sales tax


Thursday, February 12,2(a)


From Freeze


To Fire Dangers ..


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Freezing weather and drought
continue to create hazards for
Hardee County.
Although the county may
have escaped heavy damage to
plants and trees, the worst risk
is of wildfires. Residents are
.urged to use caution and there
is, of course, a burn ban.
According to reports from the




Fire


Consumes


Family


Business
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A Super Bowl Sunday fire-
has devastated a Zolfo Springs
business.
Whiteside Sawmill, at 2082
SR 66, lost its main building
and the majority of its equip-
ment in the afternoon blaze.
SOwner Robert Whiteside said
the fire substantially put them
out of business. The building
that burned also included the
shop, where everything from
wrenches to the high-end
milling machine were de-
stroyed. Lathes, jacks, saw
sharpeners, supply oils, three
welders and three torches, and
the hydraulic hose-crimping
machine were among the loss-
es.
Whiteside said there is the
small mill left, where he, his
father and fellow employee
Wayne Davis could work, but if
th slightest thing goes wrong,
tle saw teeth need sharpening,
the only hydraulic hose breaks,
there is no way to fix them
:without his equipment.
According to Hardee County
Fire-Rescue reports, the fire call
came in shortly before 2 p.m.
The first fire team arriving
found the structure fire fully
involved and spreading along
the roof truss the length of the
5,000-square-foot building.
In the next few minutes, eight
more trucks arrived, including
assistance from Highlands and
DeSoto Counties. DeSoto and
Polk counties also sent backup
rescue units to cover the county.
See FIRE 2A


Cattle Range Station south of
Ona, temperatures in the last
week bottomed out at 24 de-
grees on Thursday morning,
followed by 28 degrees on
Friday. There was no recorded
rainfall.
A Florida Citrus Mutual
report on Friday said, "Cold
weather swept across Florida's
citrus belt last night; however,
temperatures didn't get low


BEGLOVED
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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Cold enough for a jacket, sunny enough to need a bit of shade. This little lady put her
glove to good use In the outfield last week as the Sweetees Tee-Ball teams, ages 4 to
6, took to the diamond. The Tee-Ball, Machine Pitch and Minors squads continue to
play until mid-March. For complete rosters and reports, see Inside.


enough for long enough to
cause significant damage to the
crop."
Chief executive officer
Michael Sparks, noted, "We
feel like we.dodged the prover-
bial bullet. There will probably
be spot damage here and there
but, in terms of large-scale
problems, we came through
OK."
In its report on Tuesday, the


organization issued its monthly
crop estimates for the industry
which has 8,000 grower mem-
bers, and employs nearly
76,000 people working on 576
acres in a $9.3 million business.
The report, which lowered
the Florida orange crop esti-
mates by 2.5 percent, said the
smaller sizes and increased fruit
drop had impacted the estimate,
and did not yet include freeze


impacts. Florida citrus was hit
with_ a cold spell on Jan. 22 and
Feb. 5, which dropped tempera-
tures below 28 degrees for sev-
eral hours on both nights and
assessments based on those will
be made in mid- and late
February.
Meanwhile, Hardee is among
13 counties on the orange or
severe water shortage alert (see
related article). Rainfall, river


flows and aquifer levels are all
diminished.
The Keetch Byram drought
index for Hardee County is still
high, between 550 and 599.
Statewide, there were 316 wild-
fires in January, burning 17,018
acres. In nearby southern Polk
County, there were reports of a
huge fire threatening homes in
the Babson Parks area and an
See DANGERS 11A


It's County



Fair Time!

68th Annual Event

Kicks Off Saturday


By KASEY HELMS
Of The Herald-Advocate
What do you get when you
mix a ferris wheel, wild-cow
milking, pigs and possibly the
best sweet tea in town?
The 68th annual Hardee
County Fair!
Hardee County Fair 2009
activities will be held Feb. 14-
22 at the fairgrounds located
west of Wauchula at the, inter-
section of Altman and Sten-
strom roads, and will include
pageants, exhibits, rides, rodeo
and food.
Ticket prices are $5 for
adults, $3 for children and $20
for the Monday-Saturday gate
pass. Parking will cost $3, with
all proceeds to benefit 2009
Project Graduation.
The County Fair has under-
gone some changes this year
that guarantee more fun and
excitement to be had by all.
Fair lovers will enjoy a new
midway complete with more
rides to choose from; pigs will
race their way to the finish line
in either a pool or oval track for
an Oreo cookie; and teams of
six will brave wild-cow.milk-
ing, among other things, for the
Ranch Rodeo.
Sequins, tiaras and tears will
mark the beginning of the
County Fair and continue
throughout the week as a wide
age-range of ladies will com-
pete in pageants.
The Miss Hardee County
Pageant kicks off the long line
of fair festivities on Saturday,
beginning at 7 p.m. at the Agri-
Civic Center, when seniors at
Hardee Senior High School
trade in books and pencils for
glamorous gowns and high
heels.
Contestants vying for the
crown include Amanda Hays,
Krystin Robertson, Bailey Rae
Knight, Miranda Powell, Chel-
sea Owens, Tealishia Owens,
Shelby Durrance, Candis Ni-
cole Thomas, Christina Skitka,
Samantha Nicole Olmos, Alivia


FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

.;JMiss .Hardee County Pageant
"Siunday'-
Kindergarten Princess Pageani
M-d-v y ', .: .".. .
Junior Miss Pageant
Grooming Contest
Tuesday -
MidwayQpens
A lw ow
Vedies4-'
SSteert SI'
Ihuteda h^
livestock Sale

Prlnce & Princess Pageant
Rwch Rodeo
MdftgI Madness

fittl Miss Pageant
feican BuU Riding
Sunday -
Ldast-ast
Daniels, Daisy Silvana Escoto,
Emily Elizabeth Adams,
McKenna Crawford and Bailee
Danyel Williams.
Entertainment for the Miss
Hardee County Pageant will
include singing performances
by Lauren Moore, a sophomore
at Hardee Senior High School,
and McKenzie Waldron, a
sophomore at Lake Placid High
School. Also on stage will be
Jakarius Lindsey, a junior at
Hardee Senior High School,
who will perform a mime rou-
tine.
Kindergarten girls will live
out their fantasies of being a
princess and wearing a crown
on Sunday in the Kindergarten
Princess Pageant at the Agri-
Civic Center at. 2 p.m.
The gates officially open
Monday at 5 p.m. and the Ex-
hibition Hall and Livestock &
Machinery Exhibit will be on
public display. The Cattlemen's
See COUNTY FAIR 2A


-__ Dispose Of Household Hazards For Free Saturday
INDEX
By JOAN SEAMAN Electronics are also recy- Road, three miles east of There's a whole list of shed, closets and whatever el
Classifieds 6B Of The Herald-Advocate clable, including cell phones, Wauchula off of SR 636 (Main accepted materials and a few kids can get into. Bring flore
Community Calendar..1OA It's the first chance this year CRTs, mouses, microfaxes, old Street). unaccepted materials for haz- cent light bulbs, aerosols of ai
Courthouse Report.......6C to clean up and clean out. fax machines or shredders. Every household can dispose ardous waste day. Don't bring kind, garden and housaho
Crime Blotter.................3A he Household Hazardous There's no cost- for bringing of up to 60 pounds of household gas cylinders, flares or ammu- pesticides, household chemical
Crie B teri.........3. Waste Clean-Uh Day n Saturds these recyclables. There's a hazardous waste for free. nition; explosives or pyrotech- and cleaners, old paint, used o
aree ng................ Waste Clean-Up Day nation Satur- small charge for old computers Businesses that generate less nics; radioactive waste; or bio- old petroleum products
Obits 4A daythe perfect opportrom 8 a.m. until noon isean and television sets, because the than 220 pounds of hazardous hazardous/infections waste.- antifreeze, pool or photograph
Roundups 11A out those old things Christmas landfill has to pay six cents per waste per month may bring chemicals, automobile battle
School Lunch Menus..11B presents may have replaced, pound for their removal, their waste to the collection site Most other things you can ies, polyurethanes, paint r
s my he r Staff from E. nof Flonrida Satuirdav forr nro nr rldisocal at find iwonld hpb aI cntakl t k- miovrc antd w d n recrv


While cleaning out hazardous
materials, also look for recy-
clables, including aluminum,
glass, newspapers and card-
board. They are welcome, too.


and county staff will be on hand
to take all hazardous materials
and recyclables. Bring every-
thing to the Hardee County
Sanitary Landfill at 685 Airport


current contract prices. Those
that generate more than 220
pounds and less 2,200 pounds
may call for pick-up at their
place of business.


SIIjIU V V1 Urz deplve,taK-
ing hazardous waste out of the
landfill and not contaminating
.the landfill or its drain-off
waters.
Clean out the garage, shelves,


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tives.
For more information about
what is acceptable, call the.
landfill at 773-5089.


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2A The Herald-Advocate, February 12. 2009


25 Kelly's Column
By Jim


Paul's Kitchen on North 4th Ave. in Wauchula has recently
opened and is doing good business. Paul's is also furnishing lunch-
es for the Wauchula Lions Club which meets on Thursday noon at
the Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship H-all.

Clyde Lalonde of Wauchula is a retired General Motors
employee. He was a skilled trade engineer and worked for GM 33
years, mostly installing, moving and maintaining equipment.
He recently passed along an item in the December 2008 UAW
steering systems magazine called Firepower. The article was writ-
ten by Jim Jackson, owner of Elkins Ford dealership.
Jackson said the U.S. auto industry deserves support from the
U.S. government in their bailout package. He said the auto indus-
try affects almost every person in the nation. The U.S. auto indus-
try is vital to America.
In 1980 the U.S. government loaned Chrysler $1 billion which
was paid back with interest.
Jackson and Lalonde said today the Big 3 vehicles are just as
good as foreign brands and in some cases better. The Chevy Malibu
gets 33 .mpg and the new Ford Hybrid Fusion gpts 39 mpg.
Ford's F-150 pickup has been America's beai-solling vehicle
- for 31 years and has-been redesighed"f6r 2009.---- !
"It's 2008 and the quality of the vehicles coming out of Detroit
are once again the best in the world," wrote Jackson.
Lalonde said in the 1970s and early 1980s all auto manufac-
turers "were building junk, including foreign vehicles."
The state of Alabama has given large subsidies to land facto-
ries from Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes, wrote Jackson. Alabama
gave a $253 million incentive package in the early 1990s to attract
a Mercedes plant and agreed to purchase 2,500 vehicles.
Jackson wrote that after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the U.S. in
2001, the Detroit Big 3 and Harley Davidson gave over $40 million
in emergency vehicles to help in the recovery effort. He wrote that
Asian and European auto manufacturers gave nothing.
America lives in a world of free trade and has not been able to
produce products as cost efficiently, as foreign governments have
subsidized their automakers. "While our automakers have paid
union wages, benefits and legacy debt, our Asian competitors
employ cheap labor," wrote Jackson. Many UAW (United Auto
Workers) concessions begin in 2010, he wrote.
Ford has streamlined its workforce'by 51,000 since 2005 and
closed 17 plants. "Product and future product is excellent. This is a
company poised for success," said Jackson whopraised Ford's new
president Alan Mulally and his management team.
Jackson said the secondary mortgage fiasco and the greed on
Wall Street caused America's financial challenge that led to a $700
billion bailout "of the industry that created the problem." The Big
3 asked for four percent ($24 billion) of the $700 billion.
Jackson believes Ford, which has $25 billion of liquidity, will
not touch its portion of the $24 billion. GM needs to continue in
business. Manufacturers often share the same suppliers.
Reorganizational bankruptcy could cut costs but eliminate
many jobs and end health care and retirement benefits for I million
retirees. Billions of tax dollars would be lost.
Loans are the better alternative, said Jackson. The Big 3 vehi-
cles are of excellent quality, he noted.
Wauchula Kiwanis Club President Thomas Trevino recently
encouraged members to give Hardee car dealers, English Chevrolet
Chrysler and Alan Jay Ford, a fair chance to earn their business.

Vandolah Power Company began commercial operations in
June 2002. In October 2004 Northern Star purchased the company
from El Paso.
The company can supply 230 kilovolts to Progress Energy and
13.8 KV to PRECO.
The parking plant can produce 680 megawatts and uses fuel oil
and natural gas to run its four GE jet turbines. Vandolah fired up
one jet turbine for four hours several times recently during the cold
snap. The storage tanks can hold 5.6 million gallons of fuel oil.
At 100 percent capacity Vandolah could power a half million
homes. Doug Jensen is plant manager. Vandolah on Feb. 6 hosted
the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Day.

Due to budget restraints Hardee Fire/Rescue decided not to
order a new $140,000 ambulance and also plans to get out of the
HazMat (hazardous materials) business. HazMat calls will be han-
dled by Polk County or Hillsborough County, said Hardee chief
Mike Choate.

New Fort Meade Miner head football coach Jemalle
Cornelius, 24, wants his team members to develop character and
have good values. The son of a minister, Cornelius was a star play-
er for the Miners and the Florida Gators. He also wants the Miners
to be the fastest team in their class I-A and promises to work the
players hard with intense offseason workouts.
The Miners last year defeated the Hardee Wildcats and went
on to play for the state 1-A championship for the seventh time in 11
years under head coach Mike Hayde who is now offensive line
coach at Webber College.

Michael Phelps, 23, won eight gold medals in swimming for
the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing but later was pho-
tographed puffing on a marijuana pipe at a party in Columbia, S.C.,


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Miss Hardee County contestants are (bottom row, from left) Amanda Hays, Krystin Robertson, Bailey Knight, Miranda
Powell and Chelsea Owens; (middle) Tealishia Owens, Shelby Durrance, Candis Thomas, Christina Skitka. and
Samantha Olmos; (in back) Alivia Daniels, Daisy Escoto, Emily Adams, McKenna Crawford and Bailee Williams. See
them compete Saturday night at the Agri-Civic Center.


-COUNTY FAIR
Continued From 1A


Arena will be full of critters
both small and large. Starting at
5:30 will be the Rabbit Show,
followed by the Dairy Show at
6:30 and a grooming contest at
7.
Over at the Agri-Civic
Center, eighth-grade girls will
be competing for the crown in
the Junior Miss Pageant begin-
ning at 7 p.m. Contenders
include Nicole Franks, MaKen-
na Fite, Cassandra Reyna,
Kiana Johnson, Kaitlyu Ellis,
Janet Lopez, Lauren Page,
Kayla Knight, Kaylee Mancil-
las, Shelby Lambert, Krista
Pilkington, Cassandra Lovering
and Jennifer Napier.
Als6'on Monday, folks can
come out to watch Potbelly and
Yorkshire pigs race against one
another around a 150-foot oval
track or paddle their way in a,
24-foot pool, all for the love of
an Oreo cookie.
Robinson's Pig Padaling
Porkers and Robinson's Racing
Pigs are owned and trained by
Randy Ross and his wife,
Sharon. The cookie-loving
porkers have been featured all
over the country and interna-
tionally. The piggies will race
for Oreos several times
throughout fair week, and it will
be free for everyone to enjoy.
Tuesday marks the opening
of this year's midway and,
according to Hardee County
Fair Association Treasurer Sanm
S"Bo" Rich, it is going to be bet-
ter and different than last year.
"This year we are having
Arnold Amusements :for the
midway, and .they work at the
State Fair, which is why the
midway 'will not open until
Tuesday this year," said Rich.
SHe added, "There will be bet-
ter rides than last year, and
Arnold Amusement has a good


reputation with the state inspec-
tors."
The gates will open at 5 p.m.
along with the exhibits. The
midway will also open at 5 and
offers the Dollar Night special
with all rides costing just a buck
each to enjoy. Over at the arena,
the Poultry Showmanship will
start at 5 p.m. followed by the
Swine Show at 7.
Wednesday is Children's Day
at the fair and the admission fee
is waived for high-school stu-
dents and under. Armbands will
be selling for $15 and will be
good from 3 p.m. to close.
The exhibits and gates will
* open earlier, at 2 p.m., folld ed
by the midway at 3. "The
Breeding &' Heifer Show'vill
start at 6, in the arena, and the
Steer Show and Beef Show-
manship will be after.
On Thursday the gates and
midway will open at 5 with the
Midway Special still' being
offered to the masses. At 5:30
p.m., the Farm Credit Livestock
Buyers Dinner will be at the
Agri-Civic Center.
Buyers will come together at
the Cattlemen's Arena to place
the highest bid on swine ,and
steers at the FFA & 4-H
Livestock Sale beginning at 7
p.m.
On Friday the gates will open
at 5 p.m. as well as the exhibits
and midway. At 7, second-grade
boys and girls, nominated by
their classrooms, will represent
all five of the county's elemen-
tary schools and compete in the
Prince & Princess Pageant at
the Agri-Civic Center. ,
Over at the arena, cowboys
will be climbing into their sad-
dles and kicking up dust for the
Ranch Rodeo starting at 7 p.m.
Teams of six will compete in
various events like barrel racing


during a college football weekend. He has drawn a three-mpnth
suspension from swimming events and lost his cereal endorsement
from Kelloggs.
Phelps has apologized and pledged to re-earn the public trust
since he is a rote model for children. We wish him the best.

The Illinois Legislature has booted Rod Blagojevich out as
governor on allegations he tried to sell Barack Obama's vacant
Senate seat.

The local American Cancer Society wants Florida to add a' dol-
lar a pack increase in cigarette taxes. A tax hike is up to the Florida
Legislature.

Wauchula First Baptist Church pastor Ken Smith spoke to the
Wauchula Kiwanis Club Tuesday about Valentine's Day.
He reported in a 1926 movie about Don Juan actor John
Barrymore planted a record 191 kisses on women. He noted the
oldest bride on record to tie the knot was 102.
Smith said foods credited with increasing sex drive include
celery, ginger, leeks, eggplant and sauerkraut.
Common gifts for Valentine's Day are cards, dinners, choco-
late and flowers.
Legend has it Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, was a
Roman priest and physician who lived in the Third Century.
Roman Emperor Claudius II forbid marriage believing it kept men
from joining the army, and Valentine would secretly marry young
lovers. He was caught and executed on Feb. 14.
Rev. Smith said Jesus said to love your neighbor, yourself and
God. He suggested doing something nice for someone, to treasure
yourself as a gift from God and embrace the ethics of Judeo
Christian morals. "Love started with God and thank goodness it has
never stopped."

Gasoline this week has risen to about $1.95 a gallon. The oil
gods cannot stand gasoline under $2 a gallon.'


and wild-cow milking.
Little ones, ages 6 and under,
will have a go at mutton busting
and older folks, 50 and over, at
Old-Timers Breakaway Roping.
Spaces are limited and anyone
interested can call Gary Jones
on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
375-4074.
Then, Saturday will be full of
festivities at the fair with the
gates and midway opening at
noon. Midway specials will be
available to the public. At 4,
fifth-grade girls will be dressed
to the nines to compete for the
crown in the Little Miss Hardee
County Pageant held at the
Agri-Civic Center.
Also at 4 will be a Mexican
Band followed by Mexican Bull
Riding and mutton busting at 7
p.m. at the arena.
On Sunday, Feb. 22, the 2009


Hardee County Fair will con-
clude with one final chance to
enjoy the midway, starting at 1
p.m. For the Last Blast,' arm-
bands will be $15 and there is
no gate admission charge.
This year at the Exhibition
Hall there will be no empty
booths as local artisans and
vendors display various items.
From paintings and handiwork
to blue-ribbon culinary dis-
plays, fairgoers will have quite
the visual feast.
Don't forget to save room for
real down-home cooking' that
can only be found at Cowbelle's
Kitchen, which will open at 7
a.m2. -on 'Satturdiy ahd will
remain open', "tlirughouf 'fair
week, serving up its famous
sweet ted, barbecue sandwich-
es, hamburgers and homemade
desserts.


At the height of the fire-fight-
ing, Chief Michael Choate, De-
puty Chief Daniel Harshburger,
Emergency Managerient Direc-
tor Rich Shephard were on
hand. Off-duty lieutenants
Jacob Pigg and Keith Patterson
joined Lt. Lawrence Factor and
Lt. Robert Devereaux and 10
firefighters in battling the
flames
They used 30,000 gallons of
water and eight buckets of foam
to contain the fire to the north
side of the building and cool
down three oxyacetylene tanks.
Wood products and wood chips,1
oils and equipment burning.
inside the building hindered
battling the fire.
Most fire-fighting staff re-
mained on the scene'until near-
ly 6:30. The state fire marshal
arrived about 6:15 to begin
investigation of the cause of the
fire, which apparently began in
or near the machinery room.


An open letter to the commu-
nity elsewhere in this issue
appeals to the community for
assistance. "Extensive damage
to this family-run business has
caused this mill to be severely
damaged in productivity," says
Vicki Dandridge Bomby, noting
the mill has been in service over
50 years. "The cost associated
with the expense of replacing
sundry high-priced machinery,
not to mention over two genera-
tions of an accumulation of
tools and equipment, is unat-
tainable. Due to high insurance
premiums, the mill was not
insured," she continued.
She concludes, "Hardee
County needs to take care of its
own; please assist them in get-
ting back on their feet. Let's
keep our only mill in our coun-
ty open." Donations of equip-
ment or funds can be sent to
them. For more information,
call 735-0808.


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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police
officers investigated the following incidents and made the fol-
lowing arrests:
COUNTY
Feb. 8, Pete Arthur Byers, 36, of 360 Dade St., Bowling
Green, was arrested on a charge of violation of probation.
Feb. 8, criminal mischief on Ratliff Road and Pine Court and
a theft on SR 64 East were reported.
Feb. 7, a vehicle stolen on SR 62 and criminal mischief at
Tuskeegee/Mowatt streets were reported.
Feb. 6, Jeanine Ann Sparno, 39, of 116 Seventh St. East, Wah-
neta, was arrested by Det. David Drake on a charge of withholding
support of children.
Feb. 6, Jamaine Deanthony Brown, was arrested by Det.
Russell Conley and charged with possession of marijuana, posses-
sion of marijuana with intent to sell or manufacture, possession of
drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.
Feb. 6, a residential burglary on Clifton Bryan Road, burglary
of conveyances on Circle Drive, Stenstrom Road, two locations oh
Davis Court and on Terrell Road, and a theft on Popash Road were
reported.
Feb. 5, Crystal Leeann Wilson, 22, of 3006 Hickory Court,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on an out-of-county
warrant.
Feb. 5, thefts on Clifton Bryan Road and Vapdolah Road were
reported.
Feb. 4, Sonia Aviles, 28, of 10 Bennett St., Auburndale, was
arrested by Det. David Drake.
Feb. 4, Jordan Matthew Pollard, 22, of 1190 Hermosa Ave.,


Letter To The Editor

Resthaven Needs Financial

Contributions To Stay Open


Dear Editor:
I am writing to tell you of my
concern for the future of
Resthaven. This home for the
elderly has been a blessing to so
Many "saints," and is still work-
ing hard to take care of some of
your friends and loved ones.
Like so many of us, they
haven't gotten their strength
back since "Charley."
We are being tested I feel
this is a heart test! Hardee
County has always been the


Machil

On Th
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Machine-Pitch and Min-
ors divisions have been playing
softball and baseball for several
weeks.
Some books were available
over the weekend for the Mach-
ine Pitch division. In the Dixie
Darlings, the girls 6 to 8 divi-
sion, available scores show
some really close games and
some far apart. The Heart-
breakers appear to be the lead-
ers, followed by the Dixie
Chicks, Power Puffs and Red
Hots.
Players for the Heartbreakers
are Sophie Allen, Haylee
Atchley, Aubrey Bragg, Anahi
Cano, Abigail Erekson,


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fl


most caring county. Our people
are different we pull together
to help each other. We care
about each other.
I'm asking you to help by
giving money to keep them
going. They need our help.
Please consider doing the right
thing, and may God bless you.

Love in Christ,
Linda Clark
Wauchula


ie Pitch

e Field
Rebekah Erekson, Rebekah
Hinojosa, Taleia Moreno,
Aiyanna Root, Jalen Ureste and
Marley Ureste.
Other players and teams are
included in an article elsewhere
in this issue.
Scores from only three boys
games were available. The Mid-
Florida Mud Cats downed the
Krause Grove Storm, the Storm
beat the Rimes and Sons
Lugnuts and the Sheriff's Posse
Bulls beat the Wauchula Police
Department River Dogs. Other
teams in that division are the
Farm Credit Muck Dogs and
the Albritton Insurance Side-
winders.
The teams and players are
included in another article.


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Bartow, was arrested by Det. David Drake on a charge of violation
of probation.
Feb. 4, Marcel Louis Melton, 25, of 694 Honeysuckle St.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with
burglary of a structure or conveyance and criminal mischief -
damage to property.
Feb. 4, Adam Lee Bilbrey, 37, of 1631 Paula Dr., Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with larceny grand
theft damage over $1,000.
Feb. 4, a business burglary on U.S. 17 South, a tag stolen on
Polk Road, a fight on Old Bradenton Road/Osprey Lane, criminal
mischief on Old Dixie Highway/Himrod Road, and thefts on Snell
Street and on East Main Street were reported.
Feb. 3, Lewy Angel Arzuaga, 19, of 318 N. Fourth Ave., Wau-
chula, was arrested by Dep. Russell Conley on a charge of con-
tempt of court.
Feb. 3, Dewayne Patrick Royce, 47, of 1645 SE West Ave.,
Arcadia, was arrested on a pair of out-of-county warrants.
Feb. 3, Sarah Kay Ezelle, 18, of 222 W. Fourth St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Det. Sylvia Estes and charged with grand
larceny and fraudulent illegal use of two or more credit cards.
Feb. 3, a fight on Griffin/Popash roads and thefts on North Ed
Wells Road and on Will Duke Road were reported.
Feb. 2, a vehicle stolen on Johnston Road, a business burglary
on U.S. 17 South, and a theft on Stevens Carlton Place were report-
ed.
WAUCHULA
Feb. 8, Varner W. Barlow, 39, of 210 South CR 663, Ona, was
arrested by Ofc. Pablo Bermudez III and charged with resisting an
officer without violence.


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Feb. 8, a theft on U.S. 17 South was reported.
Feb. 7, a theft on Inglis Way was reported.
Feb. 6, Raphael Jose Teyoco, 25, of 2460 Pine Cone Park
Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Pablo Bermudez III and.
charged with hit and run leaving the scene of a crash involving:
injuries, reckless driving and two non-driving offenses.
Feb.6, a fight on U.S. 17 North and a theft on U.S..17 South
were reported.
Feb. 3, Fidel Melendez, 30, of 144 Poucher Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Frank Yodonis and charged with battery.
Feb. 3, Adam Cruz, 38, of 315 SR 62, Bowling Green, waS
arrested by Ofc. Amy Drake on two counts of violation of proba-
tion.
BOWLING GREEN
Feb. 6, Allen Michael Fowler, 19, of 5012 Willow Ave.,
Bqwling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Edward Coronado and
charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug para-
phernalia, larceny petit theft and uttering a false instrument.
Feb. 6, Julio Ponce Pechotitia Andrew, 24, of 3508 Central
Ave., Bowling Green, Jose Miguel Matias, 25, of 8 Middle Dr.,
Bowling Green; Freddy Cruz Aguilar, 21, of Middle Drive,
Bowling Green; and Bacilio Reyon Nava, 31, and Javier Castillo.
Balon, 25, both General Delivery, Wauchula; Jose Perez Soto, 29,
and Luis Miguel Rodriguez, 28, both General Delivery, Bowling
Green; and Baldomero Hernandez Garcia, 20, and Antonio Mar-i
tinez Benitez, 22, both General Delivery, Frostproof, were arrested
by Cpl. Robert Ehrenkaufer and Sgt. Edward Coronado and each
charged with possession of 10 or more forged bills, possession of
forged bank bills, checks or drafts and larceny-theft.


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(Midway Opens Tuesday, February 17)

Schedule of Events


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Miss Hardee County Pageant

Sunday. February 15. 2009
Kindergarten Pageant

Monday, February 16. 2009
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock
Rabbit Show
Dairy Show
Grooming Contest
Junior Miss Pageant


Civic Center


Civic Center


& Machinery Exhibit
Arena
Arena
Arena
Civic Center


Tuesday. February 17, 2009
Dollar Night All Rides a $1.00
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Poultry Showmanship Arena
Swine Show Arena

Wednesday. February 18. 2009
Children's Day
(All Children-High School & Under Admitted Free)
Armbands 3:00-Closing $15.00
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Breeding & Heifer Show Arena
Steer Show Arena
Beef Showmanship (After Steer Show) Arena


Prince & Princess Pageant
Ranch Rodeo
Wild Cow Milking, Bull Riding, Team Sorting, Barrel
Old Timers Roping, Calf Doctoring, Mutton Busting

Saturday. February 21. 2009
Armband Day (Available on Midway)
12:00-5:00 $17.00 6:00-Closing $20.00
Gates Open
Midway Opens
Little Miss Hardee County Pageant.
Mexican Band
Mexican Bull Riding, Mutton Busting (6 & under)

Sunday. February 22, 2009
Last Blast $15.00 Armband
Midway Opens (No Gate Admission Charge)


Civic Center
Arena
Racing,
(6 & Under)


Civic Center
Arena
Arena,


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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Merchants Day $20.00 Armbands 5:00-11:00 ($5.00 Discount Coupon Available)
5:00 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
5:00 Midway Opens
5:30 Farm Credit Livestock Buyers Dinner Civic Center
7:00 FFA & 4-H Livestock Sale Arena

Friday. February 20, 2009
Madness till Midnight
(Admission Free With Purchase of Armband $20.00 after 8:00 pm)


Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens


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4A The Herald-Advocate, February 12, 2009


Obituaries


EDITH MARIE
CHRISTMAS
Edith Marie Christmas, 81,
of Wauchula, died Thursday,
Feb. 5, 2009, at Sarasota
Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 23, 1927 in
Viquez, Puerto Rico, she
came to Hardee County from
Viquez in 1961. She worked
as an area manager for educa-
tion and training and attended
St. Michael Catholic Church.
She was a member of the.
Democratic Party of Hardee
County, the Wauchula Gard-
en Club, a notary and did
weddings and immigration
papers.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Howard W.
Christmas and her parents,
Eladio and Victoria Bermud-
ez Laloma.
Survivors include one son,
Kevin Christmas of Hillsbo-
rough; one daughter, Joy M.
Christmas of West Palm
Beach; one brother, Raberto
Laloma of Wauchula; three
sisters, Paquita Messier of
Sebring, Lucy Horsley of
Bradenton and Nellie Ussery'
of Atlanta, Ga.; and one
grandchild, James Funk.
Visitation will be today
(Thursday), Feb. 12, from 6
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Services will be on Friday,
Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at St.
Michael Catholic Church
with Father Vincent Cle-
mente officiating. Interment
will follow at Wauchula
Cemetery.

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JOHNNIE CHEEKS
Johnnie Cheeks, 76, of
Wauchula, died Tuesday, Feb.
3, 2009, at his home.
Born May 2, 1932 in Flora,
Miss., he came to Wauchula in
1957. He worked in yard main-
tenance and was a member of
the First Baptist Church of
Wauchula.
Survivors include one son,
Johnnie Cheeks Jr., of Jackson,
Miss.; two daughters, Mary
Cheeks and Nancy Mae
Cheeks, both of Chicago, Ill.;
two brothers, Willie Cheeks of
California and A.D. Cheeks of
Chicago, Ill.; three sisters,
Mary Alice Spears and Dora
Lee Sanders both of California
and Ida Mae Cheeks Phillips of
Jackson, Miss.; and numerous
relatives
Visitation will be Friday,
Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Robarts Garden Chapel. Ser-
vices will be held at Good
Samaritan Missionary Baptist
Church in Flora, Miss. Inter-
ment will be at Shady Grove
Cemetery in Jackson, Miss.
Robarts Family
Funeral Home
Wauchula



FRED BARNETT
KIMBROUGH
Fred Barnett Kimbrough, 86,
of Dunfiellon, died Wednesday,
Feb. 4, 2009, at Legacy House
in Ocala.
Born on July 23, 1922 in
Coleman he was raised in Wau-
chula. He moved back to
Florida 30 years ago from
Greensboro, N.C. He was a
graduate of the University of
South Carolina, a veteran of the
U.S. Navy and was retired from
the Internal Revenue Service.
He was a member of Hope
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Citrus Springs.
Survivors include two sons,
John Kimbrough of Nairobi,
Kenya and Mike Kimbrough of
Dunnellon; one daughter-in-law
Ping Chen of Nairobi; and one
grandchild, La Wu of Hickory,
N.C.
Memorial services will be
today (Thursday), Feb. 12, at 4
p.m. at Hope Evangelical Luth-
'eran Church in Citrus Springs.
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GONG SHOW
The Brookside Bluff Gong
Show was held on Jan. 31.
Bud Snyder was declared the
winner based on audience
applause. He sang "The
Dance."
The event was directed by
Sue Fay with the assistance of
Judy Trier and Linda Burns.
Judy, dressed as Carmen
Miranda, acted as master of cer-
emonies. Stage manager was
Sue.


DIANNE ANITRA
BREWER
Dianne Anitra Brewer, 67, of
Wauchula, died on Friday, Feb.
6, 2009, at Brandywyne Health
Care.
Born Dec. 7, 1941, in At-
lanta, Ga., she came to Wau-
chula from Barstow, Calif., 45
years ago. She was a homemak-
er.
She was preceded in death by
her father, James Daniel Harde-
man and son, Charles E. Hall.
Survivors include two sons,
James Lonnie Brewer of Or-.
lando and Henry Hall of
Rochester, N.Y.; three daugh-
ters, Diana L. Kirkland of
Auburndale, Denise Cozzette
Brewer of Phoenix, Ariz. and
Donna Lynn Brewer of Jack-
sonville; mother, Mickey De-
busk of Inverness; two sisters,
Connie Calvin of Southern
Pines, N.C. and Nancy Shaw of
Inverness; three brothers, Peter
Debusk of Inverness, Danny
Hardemad and Robert Harde-
mad, both of Atlanta, Ga.; five
grandchildren, Antira Cornell,
Arvil Bodie, Chelsea Floyd,
Austin Floyd and Nickelos
Hall; and five great-grandchil-
dren, Caytlin Cornell, Tayler
Cornell, Tyler Cornell, Carlis
Bodie and Taira Bodie.
Services were today (Thurs-
day), Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. at Vic-
tory Praise Center of Bowling
Green.
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EDITH MARIE
CHRISTMAS
Edith Marie Christmas, 81,
of Wauchula, died Thursday,
Feb.' 5, 2009, at Sarasota
Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 23, 1927 in
Viquez, Puerto Rico, she came
to Hardee County from Viquez
in 1961. She worked as an area
manager for education and
training and attended St.
Michael Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Howard W.
Christmas and her parents,
Eladio and Victoria Bermudez
Laloma.
Survivors include one son,
Kevin Christmas of Hillsbo-
rough; one daughter, Joy M.
Christmas of West Palm Beach;
one brother, Raberto Laloma of
Wauchula; three sisters, Paquita
Messier of Sebring, Lucy Hors-
ley of Bradenton and Nellie
Ussery of Atlanta, Ga.; and one
grandchild, James Funk.
Visitation. will be today
(Thursday), Feb. 12, from 6 to 8
p.m. at the, funeral home.
Services will be on Friday, Feb.
13 at 1 'p.m., at St. Michael
Catholic Church with Father
Vincent Clemente officiating.
.Interment will follow at
Wauchula Cemetery.
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The next act was a Bob
Davidson, who performed a
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"Hot Flash."
Pete Stock was next and he
played "Strangers in The
Night" on the harmonica. Tom
Fay and Pete Stock did a come-
dy routine of "Dueling Har-
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Withdrawals Approved

For Water Shortage


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
West-Central Florida is on.
water shortage alert, so addi-
tional withdrawals from the
Peace River and aquifer storage
are being allowed.
A recent press release from
the Southwest Florida Water
Management District says
despite recent rainfall, the 16
counties in the district are suf-
fering from a continuing
drought.
Three of them, Hillsborough,
Pasco and Pinellas counties, are
considered on extreme (red)
alert because aquifer levels
have dropped below normal and
lakes are averaging more than a
foot and,a half below the lowest
normal, readings,,: Watering
restrictions are severe and with-
drawals are allowed from the
Tampa Bypass Canal, the Alafia
River and possible the Morris
Bridge Sinkhole.
In the remaining 13 counties
(which includes Hardee), there
is a severe (orange) water short-
age alert. River flows, aquifer
and lake levels remain signifi-
cantly below normal.
In an effort to cope with the
drought conditions, SWFWMD
has increased water restrictions,
.including limiting lawn water-
ing to one day per week. and
encouraging residents to con-
serve water indoors and out-
doors.
In addition to those restric-
tions, SWFWMD has added
three emergency measures for

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the Peace Rivier/Manasota Re-
gional Water Supply Authority
to increase withdrawals from
the Peace River, while another
allows it to withdraw ground-
water from its aquifer storage
and recovery wellfields. A third
measure allows the Englewood
Water District to increase
groundwater withdrawals "to
provide extra water to Charlotte
County through a recently con-
structed interconnection."
The weekly aquifer resource
update from SWFWMD on
Friday shows the south region
(Charlotte, DeSoto, Highlands,
Manatee, Sarasota and Hardee
counties) still in serious deficit,
with 1.68 inches of rain for the
first five weeks of the year
compared to a historic average
of 4.90 inches in this time span.
Aquifer levels are at -2.24
feet, up a little from the -3.14
feet last week, but still well
below the normal range of 0 to
8 feet.
For information on restric-
tions visit the district's website
at www.watermatters.org.



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Bums, Sue Fay, Mary Hromek
and Janet Young, danced to "J
Heard It Through The
Grapevine." The next act was a
number originally performed by
the Andrews Sisters. Jan
Woodall, Lynn Wells and
Carolyn Drake dressed 'as
WACS and lip-synced "The
Bugle Boy From Company B,"
with Roy Kincaide representing
the bugle'boy.
Bernie Brewer played' a.
humorous song that he wrote.
The Village People, played by
Paul Summit, Mac Bowes, Joe
Walton, Bob Trier, Dan Koe-
pher and Dave Petrosky, lip-
synced to the song "YMCA."-'
Jim Withers sang and played
guitar to an original song,
"Going Back To Brookside."
The Beach Boys were.repre-
sented by Ron Vore, Bob
Hromek, Tom Fay and Fred
Wells, and they lip-synced to
"Barbara Ann."
The show closed with
Harmony Four Plus One, com-
posed of Paul Summit, Mac
Bowes, Bud Snyder and
Rolland Jalbert, and "Good
Night Ladies." Beth Walton
accompanied many of the acts
on the piano.
The food was prepared by Flo
Padros and her committee.
The menu featured barbecue
sandwiches, potato salad and
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JOHNNIE
CHEEKS
Johnnie Cheeks, 76, of
Wauchula, died Tuesday,
Feb. 3, 2009, at his home.
Born May 2, 1932 in
Flora, Miss., he came to Wau-
chula in 1957. He, worked in
yard maintenance and was a
member of the First Baptist
Church of Wauchula.
Survivors include one son,
Johnnie Cheeks Jr., of Jack-
son,- Miss.; two, daughters,
Mary Cheeks and Nancy Mae,
Cheeks, both of Chicago, Ill.;
two brothers, Willie Cheeks
of California and A.D.
Cheeks of Chicago, Ill.; three
sisters, Mary Alice Spears
and Dora Lee Sanders both of
California and Ida Mae
Cheeks Phillips of Jackson,
Miss.; and a host of aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be Friday,
Feb. 6, from 7 to 9.p.m. at
Robarts Garden Chapel. Ser-
vices will be held at Good
Samaritan Missionary Baptist
Church in Flora, Miss. Inter-
ment will be at Shady Grove
Cemetery in Jackson, Miss.



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February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 5A


Youth Baseball Under Way


By JOAN SEAMAN Running the bases for the Mier, Kylie Shenefield, Jocelyn Andrew McGuckin, Justin Tee-Ball division are
Of The Herald-Advocate Raptors may be 10-year-olds Villarreal and Lindsey Welch; _Long, Cody Helms, Johnathan Peaches, Sweet Tarts
Even as the older youngsters Dakota Altman, Ryan Moore, and 6-year-old Hannah Foid, ;Crosby, Zachary Dewberry,. Babes.
have signups, the youngest Jhett See, Wyatt Zeigler, Jessica who are coached by Jerry Jacob Brandeberry, Aaron; Playing for the Peaches
youth: baseball and softball Bembry, Alexander Shields and Welch and Johnnie Brown. Maldonado and Caley McCoy; vear-olds Ayrica Baker, S
players are several weeks into Justin Herrin; and 9-year-olds Taking the field for the Dixie- and 7-year-olds Blake Richard- inah Nicole Sperry and
their seasons. Jason Alamia, Jacquez Camp- Chicks are 8-year-dlds Sarah son, Ethan Sambrano and. Rojas; 5-year-olds Albany
Last weekend and all this bell, Raltym Lewis, Zachariah Carlton, Makaylah Benavidez, Austin Santoya, who are britton, La na Christian, B
week the baseball Majors (ages Macias and Andres Martinez, Amari Alia DeLeon, Ebony coached by Andrew McGuckin,: Marie Delgado, Maritza
S12 and under) and boys (age 15 who are coached by Raul, Lee: Shelby Kay Spencer and Robert Dewberry and Wally dragon, Dorisa Santoyo, A
and under) and the girls softball Alamia, Walt Altman and Jack Aubrey Stark; 7-year-olds Tara Helms. lise Marie Terrell and
Angels (10 and under), Pony- 'See. Marie Hines, Angelina Sanchez Taking the field for the Davila; and 4-year-olds
tails (age 12 and under) and Standing tall for the Sand and Gabrielle Willis; and 6- Lugnuts are 8-year-olds Devin Lynn Davis and Mo
Belles (age 15 and under) have Gnats are 10-year-olds Carlos year-olds Madison White and. Rimes, Andy Garza, Madison: Dickey. They are coaches
held signups. Camacho, Austin Garcia, Kole Maddie McGee. Their coaches Garcia, Hardee Pace, Wyatt Wade Sperry, with his assi:
There are five divisions Robertson, Alex Rodriguez, are Missy Carlton and Chris. Keller, Tyler Zuniga and Mi- not listed on the roster for
.already out on the fields. Frankie Coronado, Marqise Spencer. guel Ruiz; 7-year-olds Dakota Stepping on the field f(
:Following are the rosters for -Delgado, Michael Kujawski, The Power Puffs, coached by Hay, Tyler Lambert and Trenton Sweet Tarts are 6-year
each division. Jonathan Martin and Marc Keith Patterson, Roy Carranco Roberson; and 6-year-olds Dyl-' Kiara Coronado, Hallee I
Salazar; and 9-year-olds Ivan and Don Tatum, includes 8- an Bozeman and Oren Craw- and Kate Melendy; 5-yeai
AAA-MINORS Badillo, Nicklaus Nichols, Jay- year-olds Heather Coronado, ford, who are coached by Kaylie Marie Grice, Leah
This group of older 8-year- Ion Joe Ramirez and Quinton Alayna Rae Carranco, Ashley Shawn Rimes, John Roberson Hill, Katie Henderson,
olds as well as those age 9 and Stone, with coaches Brian Patterson, Lillian Salazar and and Gary Crawford. Grace Johnson, Anna Mel
10 has six teams this year, the Smith, James Blum and Todd Layla Santoyo; 7-year-olds Coaches for the River Dogs Valeria Montanez and
'Albritton Grove River Cats, Rogers. Viviana Flores and Lucia are Ted Swendsen, Will Cart- Wetherington; and 4-yea:
Vols Thunder, Hardee Fire- The roster for the Lookouts Galvez; and 6-year-olds wright and Rob Davis, with a Genesis Chavez and E
Rescue Volcanos, Hardee Signs includes 10-year-olds Thomas Stephanie Derringer, Daylin roster of 8-year-olds Benjamin Marie Cole, who are co;
and Tees Raptors, All Creatures Atchley, Joseph Crawford, Parker, Michelle Patterson and Clarke, Isaac Moreno, Roy Lee by Casey Johnson and
Animal Hospital Sand Gnats Brandon Franks, Jacob Lazo, Skylar Susan Tatum. Revels and Nick Cunningham; Johnson.
and Giovanni's Lookouts. Sherry Lee, Larrett Smith, 7-year-olds Elijah' Canales, Coaches for the Babe
For the River Cats, players Jeremy Franks and Abel Boys Machine Pitch Logan Cartwright, Giovanni Kristen Albritton and M
.are 10-year-olds Landon Albrit- Villarreal; 9-year-olds Elias There are seven baseball Diego, Ethan Hollinger, Bryce Herrera, with a roster of 6
ton, Tucker Albritton, Parker Montoyo, Zachary Richardson, teams in this division, including Rucker, Cain Thornton and olds Kaitlynn Mabel Br
Carlton, Cody Cumbee, Daniel Lawrence Walker and Trevor Mid-Florida Mud Cats, Krause Caleb Thornton; and 6-year-old berry, Trinity Her, I
Sambrano, Cade Roberts, Jor- Walker; and 8-year-old Jeffery Groves Storm, Sheriff's Posse Dylan Davis. Elizabaeth Herrera and
dan Turner and Braddock Coll- Kulig. Their coaches are Dale Bulls; Rimes & Sons Lugnuts, The roster for the Muck Dogs Ullrich; 5-year-olds Erist
om; and 9-year-olds Tanner Crawford, Jamie Franks and Wauchula Police Department includes 8-year-olds Anthony britton, Samantha Briones
Carlton, Joshua Carlton, Tirease Dan Smith. River Dogs; Farm Credit Muck Rosado and Jhordy Sanchez; leigh Renee Herrera and
'Morris, Jehovani Navarrette Dogs and Albritton Insurance and 7-year-olds Cade Alexy, Ann Sheffield; and 4-yea
and Joseph Smith. They are AA OR MACHINE PITCH Side Winders. Griffin Clark, Ismael Cruz, Emma Eures, Marvelous
coached by Joe Albritton, Matt There are two sets of teams in Wes Redding, Doug Sutton Kyle Gilliard, Gage Gough, and Haven Rimes.
Carlton and Jason Carlton. this division of 6- to 8-year- and Travis Kilpatrick coach the Jeffery Johnson, Quinton Lind-
The roster for the Thunder olds. Mud Cats, with a roster of 8- sey, William Mason and Blake Tee-Ball Tots
includes 10-year-olds Johnnie year-olds Samuel Delatorre, Tinsley. Their coaches are Matt There are seven Te,
Brown, Aaron Harrison, Kyle Dixie Darlings Adrian DeLeon, Bryce Hern- Tinsley, Jason Clark and Gerry teams, the Mosaic Dra
Hewett, Jimmy Lane, Hayden There are four girls teams in andez, Tyson Sutton, Lizandro Lindsey. Gioanni's Rattlers, StateI
Lindsey, Danny Owens, Boone the Dixie AA division, the Villarreal III and Rawson For the sidewinders, coaches Lynx, Seacoast Aqua
Paris, Hunter Scranton and Heartbreakers, Red Hots, Carl- Aubry; 7-year-olds Dalton are Troy Brant, Matt Moye and Country Manor Diamond
Jesse Santoyo; 9-year-olds ton Brothers Dixie Chicks and Cantu, Kein Knight, 'Will Scott Meeks, with players 8- Rapid Tech Scrapers and
Diego Chazares, Jacob Hebert Power Puffs. Redding, Bud Trinidad and year-olds Zachary Durastanti, River Electric Cooperative
and Jax Ullrich; and 8-year-old Coaches Bobby Bragg and Garrett Williams; and 6-year- Joseph Michael Brown, Lane (PRECo) Bees.
Logan Whidden. Their coaches David Allen have an 11-girl ros- old Myron Refoure. Parks, Gibson Haight and Jason Gainous, Randy C
are Kenny Hewett, Paul Paris ter for the Heartbreakers. There Taking the field for the Storm Kaleb Floyd; and 7-year-olds: and Robert Sasser coacl
and Max Ullrich. are 8-year-olds Anahi Cano, are 8-year-olds Daniel Obre- Josh Albritton, Christian Brant, Dragons, which include
Under coaches Mike Choate, Abigail Erekson, Rebekah Hin- gon, Matthew Tyson, Tony Jhakiri Cheatham, Aaron year-olds Alexis Crews, N
Jose Flores and Jeff Block, the ojosa, Aiyanna Root and Jalen Webb, Dustin Willis, Jose Bunch, Miguel Martinez, Scott las Gainous, Fidencia D
'Volcanos include 10-year-olds Ureste; 7-year-olds Sophie Aleman. Javier Eshade and Meeks and Brian Ward. ,Wav .. t..mn D


Isaac Flores, Ricardo Aleman,
Cervando Martinez, Nicholas
Sellers and Joshua Smith; 9-
year-olds Kyle Choate, Keith
Choate, Mason Block, Mario
Gomez, Joseph Long and
Russell Long, and 8-year-olds
'Wliamn Derringer and Pahlo
Salgadbi *


Allen, Haylee Atchley and
Aubrey Bragg; and 6-year-olds
Rebekah Erekson, Taleia
Moreno and Marley Ureste.
Playing for the Red Hots are
8-year-olds Cassidy Brown,
Michaela Klein and Bibiana
Mier; 7-year-olds Makenna
Dimock,'Yaire Estrada, Tatiana


Jared Rickett; and 7-year-olds
Damon Caraway, Anthony
Chavez, Brendon Kilpatrick,
Adam Pazzaglia and Weston
Schraeder. Their coaches are
Efran Schraeder, Tony Pazz-
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avan- Ayden Stonerook, who are
Zaida coached by Willie Gilliard, Jose
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Faith Bryan, Abby Duke, 'Kip
organ Cooper, Giovanni Valdez and
6d by Armando Villareal; and 5-year-
stants olds Tori Durden, Cayden
m. Johnson, Joey McVay and
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Lopez 6-year-olds Tyler Albritton,
r-olds Blake Graham, Miguel Delgado
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endy,. Hunter Davis, Daniel Cantu,
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r-olds Revell and Hunter Rowe, who
imma are coached by Mike Davis,
ached 'David Rowe and Tommy
Peinn' Taylor.
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s areBilly Griffis, Jimmy Dimock
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-year-e-Joel Alvarez, Austin Hines,
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,enall
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Florida State Fair Under Way In Tampa


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Saturday at State Fair.


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Tonya.


Hardee County was named for Florida Gov. Cary A.
Hardee, who served from 1921 to 1925.


Cracker Country portrait of Gov. Doyle E. Carlton, 1929-
1933.


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SChamber of Commerce.


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30 years old.


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toes.


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U.S. Rep. Putnam Speaks To



Peace River Citrus Growers


FARM BUREAU
FOOD CHECK-OUT WEEK FEB. 15-21
The theme for Food Check-Out Week is "Stretching Your
Grocery Dollar with Healthy, Nutritious Food."
With the continuing economic squeeze, many are concerned
that the cost of a healthy diet is out of reach. However, according
to a U.S. Department of Agriculture study, the cost of eating
healthy has not changed, but less healthy alternatives have. It does
require smart shopping.
Recent food-price data show prices for unprepared, readily
available fresh fruits and vegetables have remained stable. Prices
for desserts and snack foods such as chips, ice cream and cola have
risen. Fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, low-fat dairy
products, lean meats, fish beans, eggs and nuts are an important
part of a healthy diet. A smart way to stretch your dollar is to buy
fresh produce when it's in season.
The Florida Farm Bureau has developed materials to help con-
sumers make healthier food purchases: "Tips for Better Nutrition
on a Tight Budget," "How Much Should I Eat," "Understanding
Food Labels" and "Understanding What My Pyramid Means." This
material is available from our local Hardee County Farm Bureau
office.
Thanks to modern farming techniques, America's farmers and
ranchers are producing more food on fewer acres, leaving more
open space for wildlife habitat. Modern farming practices free up
millions of acres for wildlife to live and thrive.
Food Check-Out Week is a time to support charities such as
Ronald.McDonald houses, local food banks and shelters through
food and cash donations. There are numerous food ministries here
in Hardee County that would welcome your donation.
Your Florida Farm Bureau office has peanuts available for sale
which come from Dothan, Ala., and are not part of the recall.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
These are some of the issues that the Legislature will be deal-
ing with in its sessions in 2009:
Sales-Tax Exemption For Electricity Expand exemption to
fresh fruit and vegetable packing houses not on farms.
Local Business-Tax Exemption For Ag Exempt farmers
and ranchers from a local business tax (formerly known as an occu-
pational license). Presently, persons are exempt but not companies
or corporations.
Non-Residential Farm Buildings Exempt non-residential
farm buildings from any type of permits or fees,
Agricultural Plastics Allow burning of all plastics, includ-
ing tubing, used on a farm.
DACS and IFAS Budgets
California Motor Vehicle Emission Standards Rule Defeat
legislative ratification of a proposed rule that would require motor
vehicles delivered to Florida for sale, lease or rent to meet emission
standards set by a California board.
Surveying Create penalties for surveyors who damage farm
lands and fences.


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
America needs to continue to
produce its food and fiber, U.S.
Rep. Adam Putnam said Friday
at the annual dinner of the
Peace, River Valley Citrus
Growers Association held at the
Turner Center in Arcadia.
Putnam also said America
needs to work hard to become
more energy independent. He
cited last year's fuel prices that
..reached $4 a gallon for gasoline
and $5 for diesel fuel.
"We cannot depend on
nations that hate our guts for
fuel. Do we want that same sit-
uation with our food and fiber?
That would be unacceptable."
He said agriculture "is the
most rewarding occupation in
the world. The United States is
the most blessed nation on
earth."
Putnam noted that those who
grow food and fiber are
resilient, having faced chal-
lenges in the past. He noted the
hurricanes in the fall of 2004
and the citrus problem with
canker froml96 to 2002.
"Now greening is the most
serious current threat to our cit-
rus industry," said Putnam, who
noted a lot of research is under-
way to combat the disease. He
praised State Rep. Denise
Grimsley and State Sen. J.D.
Alexander for helping in the
fight against greening.
"Pests and disease are a time-
less threat to those working off
the land. Weather and market
conditions are also timeless


challenges."
Putnam said a good energy
policy is needed and said
"Climate change, which is com-
plex and controversial, is a pri-
ority for the new U.S. President
Barack Obama." Putnam said
he like many others is unsure
what a 3.75-pound carbon'foot-
print for a half gallon of orange
juice, as printed in a recent New
York Times article, means. or
how it was derived at.
He said advances in mechan-
ical harvesting of citrus are near
and noted labor continues to be
an issue for agriculture.
An emerging issue is stan-
dards for water the content of
phosphorus and nitrogen in
water coming from agricultural
lands.
Putnam said the citrus indus-
try overcame the freezes of the
1980s. He noted citrus and its
juice "is a most wholesome
product."
The Republican recently
announced he plans to run for
Florida commissioner of agri-
culture in 2010 when Charles
Bronson will finish his tenure
due to the eight-year term lim-
its. Bronson was elected in
2002 and 2006.
The dinner consisted of a
beef filet mignon, green beans,
baked potato, salad and straw-
berry shortcake and was pre-
pared and served by the
Lakewood Ranch High School
Chapter of Future Farmers of
America. Over 300 attended.
PRVCGA has about 300
members and was founded in


1993. The new president is
Justin Sorrells, succeeding Mac
Turner.
Edgar Davis gave the invoca-
tion. Below is his prayer:
"Lord, we the citrus growers
of the state of Florida constitute
a very small part of the agricul-
tural entity of the United States
of America, but we have an ele-
phant-size disease problem
called greening. If greening is
not controlled or contained it is
possible we could lose the com-
mercial production of citrus in
the state of Florida. The effect
of this loss would be a financial
disaster for Tallahassee as well
as Cubitis or Bethany.
"Lord, our problems are great
but our faith in you is much
greater for you have led us
through hurricanes, dry times,
freezes, low prices, wet times,
other disease outbreaks and all
the problems growers have to
solve. For these blessings we
citrus growers gratefully and
reverently thank you. Lord,
underline that thank you for that
is a sincere statement.
"We pray for your presence
to be with our research scien-
tists and you will help them in
developing a control for this
greening disease.
,"My Lord, we pray especially
for the leaders of our U.S.A. as
you know we are experiencing
a financial crisis and a melt-
down in almost every business.
We pray you will push or pull
our leaders in the Christian and
right direction. The direction
you choose whether our leaders


want to go there or rot.
"God, we pray for the Peace
River Valley. Citrus Growers
Association and for the associa-
tion's help to the Florida citus
grower.
"Lord, in your spare time I
pray you can find a way to
bring fertilizer prices down and
the prices of citrus up. With all
production costs so high and the
price of citrus on the tree so
very low there is not much left
to buy groceries with.
"Almighty, we pray for your
blessing for our family and
friends. Bless this food that has
been prepared for us. We offer
this prayer in the name of your
son, who died on the cross for
my sins and your sins. Amen."


Ben Albritton, chairman of
the Florida Citrus Com-
mission, introduced guest
speaker U.S. Rep. Adam
Putnam.


POWERFUL ALLIANCE


Barbara Carlton, executive director of PRVCGA, wel-
comed U.S. Rep. Putnam.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Hugh Taylor pours Joshua Citrus orange juice to growers
attending dinner.
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UUHITESY PHUIU
Zolfo Springs Elementary School just got a little bit
brighter by teaming up with Vandolah Power Co. as busi-
ness partners. PiCtured (from left) Is Kristen Albritton,
human resources manager for Vandolah Power, present-
ing a check to Jan Beckley, principal of the school. The
money will be used to support events that motivate stu-
dents to do their best and to stimulate interest In acade-
mics. A Vandolah Power Co. Science Award will also be
established to recognize student achievement.


Go out by yourself, face the wind, hold up your head and thank
God for this gardening year.
-Richardson Wright




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Wauchula banker Bill Crews visits with Mike Sparks, CEO
of Florida Citrus Mutual.

Thank God every morning when you get up that you have
something to do that day which must be done, whether you like
it or not.
-Charles Kingsley


H n ing/isin Freas


2/12/2008
Sun Data
Rises: 7:07 am
Sets: 6:17 pm
LOD: 11:10:00
Moon Data
Rises: 9:43 pm
Sets: 8:49 am
Moon Phase'
88% Waning
Major Times
2:15 am-4:15am
2:40 pm-4:40 pm
Minor Times
8:57 am-9:57 am
9:22 pm-10:22 pm
Prediction
Good
2/13/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:06 am
Sets: 6:17 pm
LOD: 11:11:00
Moon Data
Rises: 10:42 pm
Sets: 9:23 am
Moon Phase
80% Waning
Major Times
3:02 am-5:02 am
3:27 pm-5:27 pm
Minor Times


9:44 am-10:44 am
10:09 pm-11:09 pm
Prediction
Average
2/14/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:05 am
Sets: 6:18 pm
LOD: 11:13:00
Moon Data
Rises: 11:41 pm
Sets: 9:57 am
Moon Phase
71% Waning
Major Times
3:49 am-5:49 am
4:14 pm-6:14 pm
Minor Times
10:31 am-ll:31 am
10:56 pm-11:56 pm
Prediction
Average
2/15/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:04 am
Sets: 6:19 pm
LOD: 11:15:00
Moon Data
Rises: --:--
Sets: 10:33 am
Moon Phase


62% Waning
Major Times
4:07 am-6:07 am
4:32 pm-6:32 pm
Minor Times
10:49 am-ll:49 am
11:14 pm-12:14 am
Prediction
Average
2/16/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:03 am
Sets: 6:19 pm
LOD: 11:16:00
Moon Data
Rises: 12:38 am
Sets: 11:14 am
Moon Phase
52% Waning
Major Times
4:56 am-6:56 am
5:21 pm-7:21 pm
Minor Times
11:38 am-12:38 pm

Prediction
Average
2/17/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:03 am
Sets: 6:20 pm


U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam visits with State Rep. Denise
Grimsley of Highlands County. She is a native of
Wauchula.

When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are
really looking for the particulars.
-Edgar Watson Howe


LOD: 11:17:00
Moon Data
Rises: 1:35 am
Sets: 11:58 am
Moon Phase
42% Waning
Major Times
5:46 am-7:46 am
6:11 pm-8:11 pm
Minor Times
12:03 am-1:03 am
12:28 pm-1:28 pm
Prediction
Average
2/18/2009
Sun Data
Rises: 7:02 am
Sets: 6:21 pm
LOD: 11:19:00
Moon Data
Rises: 2:29 am
Sets: 12:46 pm
Moon Phase
33% Waning
Major Times
6:37 am-8:37 am
7:02 pm-9:02 pm
Minor Times
12:54 am-1:54 am
1:19 pm-2:19 pm
Prediction
Good


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Everything Needs A Building Permit


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Did you know it's illegal to
build almost anything without a
permit?
And that's for your benefit, to'
ensure that several weeks,'
months or even years down the
road you don't find your home,
pool, carport or whatever is not
as safe and secure as you had
thought.
Staff at' the Hardee County
Building Department, at 401 W.
Main St. in Wauchula (ph. 773-
3236), are the ones who can
answer your questions on
whether or when you need a
permit.
For instance, it is necessary
to have plans from an engineer
to build a shed. They could be
included in the complete pack-
age purchased, or a set of plans
can be purchased for $75 from
the Building Department.
That's a whole lot less than an
engineer might charge. The
available plans come in a vari-
ety of sizes to meet every need,
and can be used for pole barns,
too, by simply leaving off the
walls, of course.


Editor's Note: Below is a letter
from: Bowling Green Mayor
Randy Mink to the Hardee
County legislative delegation.
"Dear Rep. (Baxter) Troutman
and Sen. (J.D.) Alexander:
"First please let me thank you
for, coming to Hardee County
and hearing the needs of the
community. The city of
Bowling Green, however, was
not present at your delegation
hearing on Jan. 23. Being a
rural economic depressed com-
munity (RED), we indeed have
a list of needs, especially those
of infrastructure. To wit:
"We have 15 miles of local
roads ip need of repaving and
six mil~s of sidewalk to be
repaired. Some of the roadways
and sidewalks surround the ele-
meotary school and the daycare
center in town. Our precious
children traverse them every-
day.
The city's sewer collection
system has been around for over
30 years and is reaching its use-


The county currently does
inspections for building permits
for all three municipalities, but
a person living inside city limits
may need to contact the munic-
ipal offices to check on any spe-
cial rules and regulations on
permitting.
Permits are needed for peri-
meter items (windows or
doors), reroofs, bathrooms,
alarm-system installation, car-
ports, mobile-home installation
and many other situations
beside a demolition and rebuild
or new construction.
The county handled 1,018
permits in the 2006-07 fiscal
year, 864 in 2007-08 and 259
from Oct. 1, the start of this fis-
cal year, until Jan. 30.
The county also handles code
enforcement issues, such as
construction without permits;
failure to maintain property
(paint, windows, screens, yard);
occupancy of a recreational
vehicle for more than 14 days;
appliances outside the home,
accumulation of old furniture,
tires, inoperable vehicles or
debris; unauthorized farm ani-


ful lifespan. Per state require-
ments, an expansion needs to be
planned for the coming year.
"Our water distribution sys-
tem needs immediate care.
Stressed water-plant, broken
valves, malfunctioning fire
hydrants, and inadequate water
lines require your immediate
attention.
"The city was incorporated in
the early 1920s. With over 80
years' of development, storm-
water drainage has become a
pressing issue. Due to annual
flooding and other infrastruc-
ture issues, modern develop-
ment is hindered. Bowling
Green has not been able to
attract additional tax basis for a
long time.
"The latest census data shows
44 percent of Bowling Green's
population is youth under the
age of 20. They represent the
future and we are proud of
them. However, the city is not
able to provide extra-curricular
programs to enrich their lives.


City of Bowling Green Infrastructure Needs

Roadway Paving And Repairing $10 million

Sewer System Update $4 million

Potable Water Distribution System $3 million

Storm Water Drainage $2 million

Recreation (Community Building) $1 million

City Hall Repair $1 million


mals outside agricultural or
farm zoning; dilapidated prop-
erties; loud noise; or other
alleged violations.
Applications, questions and
information can also be handled
on the Internet. Go to
www.hardeecounty.net and fol-
low the links to the building or
code enforcement departments
for a host of information.
One can also stop by the
office and obtain a list of build-
ing, mechanical, plumbing,
electrical and roofing contrac-
tors and mobile home or pool
installers. For more specific
questions, office manager
LaDonna Perry may help you.
If you want a map to see how
your property sits in regard to
roads, zoning districts, future
land use, setbacks, etc, follow
the county link to GIS
Mapping. Maps 84-feet wide
and 36-inches tall can be,
obtained for $25 and those
24x36 are $15. That office is
behind the Building Depart-
ment, actually at 110 S. Ninth
Ave., or call Bryan McCall at
767-9655.


Resthaven Seeks Community Support


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A workshop last week about
keeping Resthaven open only
established one thing.
With state-mandated budget
cuts, the Hardee County Com-
mission is unable to do more to
support Resthaven, the retire-
ment home in the Lemon Grove
area which opened in the mid-
1950s.
The workshop has, however,
generated interest in keeping
the facility open. Local resident
Linda Clark has written a letter
to the editor, asking people to
put their hearts into contribu-
tions to keep the "saints" in the
local facility.
Resthaven administrator Tina
LeConte. asks the community
to present the transfer of the 14
residents there. In fact, there
have )been requests from six
more /but uncertain conditions
-has curtailed accepting more
residents. The facility has a
capacity for 38 residents.
A suggestion is for individ-
ua[,_organizatiqn. or corporate
sponsors, who will commit to a
monthly or quarterly donation.
Checks can be sent io Rest-
haven, 298 Resthavein Road,
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. Any-
one with questions *can call


LeConte at 773-6000 or contact
any member of the Resthaven
Board.
At a Tuesday meeting, the
Board of Trustees nixed a possi-
ble closing date, instead focus-
ing on fund-raising efforts.
Board members include
chairman Mary Lois Crawley,
vice-chairman Sylvia Thornton,
treaurer Caroline Saunders and
Rev. Jim Williams, who were at
last week's meeting, along with
C.A. Oakes, who operates
Southern Lifestyle Assisted
Living Facility of Lake Placid
and is getting ready to build
another along 1-4.
"There are too many people
in this county for this not to be
resolved. There is a solution
somewhere to this problem,"
said Wendell Cotton.
Judith Hutchiens came from
Citrus County to tell about her
father who is at Resthaven. "My
Dad fit right in, it's like Old
Time Florida," she said, noting
she had taken a brochure home
from a doctor's office in Fort
Meade.
Crawley said the board does-
n't have funds for marketing
and needs $50,000 to stay open
for 90 days. She had hoped the
commission would offer alter-
natives.


The commission wants Rest-
haven to keep open, but feels it
cannot get involved in the man-
agement of the facility due to
liability issues.
The county contributes
$50,000 annually plus provides
indoor maintenance and utili-
ties, a total of about $90,000
annually.
Saunders said "This is an
emergency situation and noth-
ing has changed (in this meet-
ing). We feel like we're beg-
gars, but it's not for us, it's for
our elderly."
All board members said they
have been grateful for contribu-
tions from the community. As
Clark pointed out, the facility
has not recovered from Hurri-
cane Charley, when it was,
closed for nine months for
repairs and renovations. Resi-
dents had to be moved else-
where and some did not return.
In recent months, others have
died or been transferred to nurs-
ing homes when they require
more care than Resthaven can
legally provide
Donations, fund-raisers, and
ariy other ideas are most wel-
come. As noted above, contact
LeConte or members of the
trustee board for more informa-
tion.


One main reason, we do not
have a community building that
could house such programs.
"To make the situation worse,
as you are aware, the city was
severely damaged in 2004's
hurricane season. To this date,
the damage is still visible at the
City Hall where our citizens
congregate and hold their town
meetings. Everyday the city's
staff and its police officers must
work inside this unsightly struc-
ture with its moldy odors and
damaged walls and roof. This
condition remains due to a lack
of funding.
"In conclusion, the city of
Bowling Green is grateful for
your leadership and attentive-
ness. As the above indicates, we
have been extremely indepen-
dent historically in terms of
locating local funding and sur-
viving with what we have.
We've come to realize that in
order to meet the citizen's basic
well-being needs and various
state mandates, Bowling Green
needs help. We know your
modest consideration will
absolutely make a huge differ-
ence here. Enclosed is an esti-
mated cost to supplement the
above requests. We look for-
ward to supporting you in your
efforts. Please feel free to con-
tact City Manager Yvonne Kim-
ball at 863-375-2255. Thank
you for your time.
Respectively,
Randall Mink
Mayor
City of Bowling Green


PRINTRS *PUBLSHER


115 7t Ave W uc 'u a'


Attached to this article is a
listing of building permits for
January and the first week of
February. Further building per-
mit listings will be printed on a
weekly basis.


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The following permits were
appliedfor and/or issued by the
Hardee County Building De-
partment in January of this
year Listings include the name
of the owner or contractor, the
address for the project, the type
of work to be done, and the cost
involved. Only projects valued
at $1,000 or more are listed.

JANUARY PERMITS
Wayne Automatic Fire
Sprinklers, 1105 S. Sixth Ave.,
Wauchula, fire alarm, $1,000.
Roman L. .Whitney Con-
struction, 7102 SR 66, Zolfo
Springs, cell tower, $25,000.
Benny Hash Construction,
8531 Ganey Lane, Zolfo
Springs, metal shed, $44,567.
Harold Howze Construction,
2222 Leisure Lane, SKP Resort,
Zolfo Springs, Florida room,
$15,000.
WRS Compass, 135 E.Main
St., Train Depot, demolition.
Riviera Pools, 5186 Ollie
Roberts Road, in-ground pool,
$53,866.
Elihoreph, 6101 Harvest
Road, Zolfo Springs, electri-
cal, $1,000.
EMBR Construction, 539
Cross Creek Lane, Wauchula,
remodel, $29,000.
Christopher Eures, 356
Cracker Lane, Wauchula, shed,
$3,840.
Mark Stewart Construction,
1831 Hampton Road, rehab,
$8,550.
Thomas Bostick Construc-
tion, 972 Stenstrom Road, deck,
$24,000.
Edwards Construction, 142
Fort Drum Dr., Bowling Green,
glass room, $8,840.
J.E. Futch Custom Homes,
212 Second Ave., Wauchula,
single-family residence,
$80,000.
All Elorida Weatherproofing,
2517 Sunflower Lane, Wau;
chula, re-roof, $2,500.
Mark Stewart Construction,
1928 Dansby Road, Wauchula,
single-family residence,
$59,616.
Mark Stewart Construction,
2246 Merle Langford Road,
single-family residence,
$85,600.
Mark Stewart Construction,
4531 Seminole Trail, Wau-
chula, single-family residence,
$94,588.
Rivard Residential Services,
317 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
single-family residence,
$69,500.
Owner/Builder, 4535 John
Carlton Road, Wauchula, deck,
$2,304.
Marabel Tank Co., 124 Dink
Albritton Road, Wauchula,
slab/tank, $6,468.
Ronald McCoy, 1110 Mock-
ingbird Lane, carport, $6,048.
Abby Khdair Construction,
3052 U.S. 17 S., Zolfo Springs,
demolition, $7,500.
Thomas Crain Construction,
2425 Hampton Road, Wau-
chula, pool enclosure, $7,700.
Sonya Ramirez, 5116 Minor
Ave,, Bowling Green, replace
windows, $1,000.
Roy Hannah, 1108 Murphy
Road, Ona, electrical for shed,
$5,301.

The following permits were
applied for or issued by the
Hardee County Building De-
partment during the week of
Feb. 2-6. Look for this column
in all future editions of The
Herald-Advocate for weekly
reporting of building-permit
activity in the incorporated and
unincorporated areas of
Hardee County.

APPLIED
Harold Howze Construction,
4412 Bryan Ave., Bowling
Green, aluminum carport,
$3,175.
Jim Farmer, 405 Finch Lane,
Zolfo Springs, park model,
$1,580.
Daane Douglas, 1922 CR
665, barn, $43,200.

ISSUED
Michael Nuzzo, 5447 Dallas
McClellan Road, Zolfo Springs,
roofover/porch, $40,000.
Lemco Construction, 1103 S.
Sixth Ave., Wauchula, pylon
sign, $12,548.
Rebecca Mays Construction,,
3976 Buckskin Dr., Bowling
Green, reroof, $4,947.


From The Heart
By David Kelly


Greetings from Fort Green!
It could have been worse, the
freeze we've just had. When I
let the dog out Thursday morn-
ing and the wind was whipping
a mile a minute, I said, "Thank
you Lord!" He continued to
protect us Friday night. Do not
misunderstand; it was mighty
cold but just not the freeze we
anticipated. It was worse out
here the last freeze.
If you haven't heard, Fort
Green's former pastor, Ron
Corum, is in need of prayer.
He will have surgery on Feb. 20
for a rare heart condition.
Ron's surgery will be in
Orlando and Shaun Casey's
surgery is scheduled the same
day in Tampa. Please begin
praying now for both of these
and continue to pray! Our Sun-
day School lesson was about
persistent prayers.
Arthur Womack was at
church Sunday and is anticipat-
ing surgery in March. Frances
Skinner has just gotten out of
the hospital. Please pray for
them.
The GA girls really outdid
themselves on the chili supper.
Besides the hot and mild chilis,
they had hot dogs and delicious
cakes. The girls wore cowboy
hats and red bandannas while
they served the crowd. The girls
participating were Holly and
Hannah Brown, Brianna Wat-
ers, Kaylee Hogenauer, Norma
Alejandro, Bailey Skinner,
Kasie Powell and Cassidy
Wilson.
Lee Chancey, along with
Dale Chancey and Danny
Keene, provided some music
with a "cowboy" theme. They
played old songs that are still
popular today, like "Orange
Blossom Special," the theme
from "Bonanza," etc., and then
Lee entertained by singing
some of the songs. Lee said
Danny was his mother's brother
and Dale was his dad's brother,
so he grew up listening to them
play and sing.
Bryant and Marnet Waters
were on the way home from a
day spent with their other
grandson, Cody, who is already
attending college, and were in
time for the music and food. It


is always good to see them.
Granddaughter Brianna is one
of the GA girls.
Pets are a very important part
of families, and there's an
empty spot in the Kenny
Watson home. Susan's little
miniature pinscher is lost. Her
name is Hannah and she was
wearing a pink collar when last
seen. Please be, on the lookout
for this little lady.
The Fort Green 4-H youth
along,.with 4-H'ers in other
parts of the county have been
busy getting animals ready for
the fair and putting the finishing
touches on handiwork they will
enter in the fair booth.
In other preparation, the 4-H
Foundation Board members
cooked the meat last Saturday.
They will freeze it and then use
it in the 4-H food booth. I can
truthfully say these men are
some, if not the best, cooks in
Hardee County when it comes
to using the grill. The 4-H food
booth has been remodeled and
looks super. Stop by and see for
yourself. One of the local phos-
phate companies furnished the
necessary green stuff for the
improvements.
Speaking of 4-H, please keep
Mary Mitchell and family in
prayer. Her husband, Mitch, has
serious health problems.
Chrysta Chancey and a group
of 12 other teachers visited
NASA on Jan. 31. The group
was led on an educational tour.
The teachers were able to gc
into areas that the general pub-
lic never sees. They actually
walked under the Endeavor
shuttle and were able to see
parts of the new orbiter,
Constellation, being prepped.
Discovery was. on the launch
pad waiting for Thursday's!
launch. The group was able toi
go near the launch pad and take:
pictures.
They will all be looking to
the skies today to watch Dis-
covery. Chrysta said they were
especially thankful to Susan
Barton for organizing and writ-
ing the grant that paid for the
trip. I am sure they will be dis-
cussing this trip and the flight
with their classes.
Please pray for one another.


February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 9A


F


Bowling Green Needs $21 Million


For Infrastructure, Mayor Reports


LIAR, LIAR!
Why can't we just be honest?
Have you ever lied to someone? Have you ever hurt someone
you loved by trying to protect them with a lie?
Why do we feel like we have to lie? Oh I know some of you
are saying, "I don't lie!" And if you did say that then, yes you do
lie, you just classify it under another name.
First for those of you who think you don't le, think about this
for a minute: Have you ever told a friend, "OhI can't go because
I'm busy, I have something that day," when in fact you wbuld
rather just sit home and do nothing, or go out with another friend,
or you keep the date open in case something better comes along?
Satisfied yet? Or, how about when people ask, "How are
you?" In the politeness of time and humbleness, you lie and say
"fine" or "OK" when in reality you may have had a crummy begin-
ning to the day, but you don't want anyone to know about it.
Still not sure you are a liar? Maybe you have children, or
maybe you are a child or a teenager or young adult, maybe you are
a senior or somewhere in between; it really doesn't matter your
age, because we all do it.
In all our relationships there comes a point where we are faced
with telling the truth or lying. So often we choose to lie. I think
there are several reasons we lie. One is that we think it really isn't
a lie and that the other person will never find out anyway. The sec-
ond reason is we are covering up another reason we don't want
anyone to know about. And the third reason is that, at the time, it's
easier, so we convince ourselves to lie.
Well, maybe you're right, you don't lie.
Well, I'd be lying if I said I believe that. So what's the big deal
then, if we are all liars and we all hide things from our friends,
brothers, sisters, moms, dads, wives, husbands?
Your relationship will eventually suffer. And sometimes,
depending on the immensity and intention of the lie, it will sever
and die.
We need to be honest with each other, even about our lying.
We need to confess that yes, we didn't tell the whole truth and this
is why. It will cause strain and stress, but knowing you can go to
your friend, family member r spouse in honesty will help you not
to lie as often.
My daughter has had a couple of horse instructors leave her
barn recently. One practically vanished, no returned phone calls, no
e-mails, nothing. The second left town abruptly without giving a
full explanation of what was going on in her life. The barn owner
asked me the question, "Why can't we just tell the truth?"
I think sometimes we are afraid of the truth because we see
how embarrassing, how uncomfortable, how silly, or how destruc-
tive and corrupt our lies are and we must keep them covered up at
all cost. For those who don't know God, they just think people will
get over it, no harm really done. The people who do have a rela-
tionship with Jesus think, "Man, I wish I wouldn't have done that,
that wasn't right," and then they fight the battle of running or
returning to Him.
God knows everything we think, even before we think it.
However, He wants us to realize our sin and confess it.
His grace will cleanse you. Receive His forgiveness today.
Repent of all your sins, even the little lies that you tell, and let God
give you a new heart. If He already has, let Him continue to take
away those old desires and encourage you to speak the truth.






Fort Green News
.. By RU Cooper

773-6710








10A The Herald-Advocate, February 12, 2009


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

CASE NO.: 252009CA000064
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
Rheem Ali Conditioning unit
model #RAND-O60JBZ;
Rheem air conditioning unit
Model #RAND-060JBZ;
Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-060JBZ;
Ruud air conditioning unit model
#13AJA60A01;
Ruud air conditioning unit model
#VAKB-060JAZ;
Ruud air conditioning unit model
#13AJA60A01;
Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-060JBZ;
Rheem air conditioning unit
model #KBO60JAZ;
Rheem air conditioning unit
model #KBO60JAZ;
Goodman Manufacturing air con-
ditioning unit model #CKL60-I;
Goodman Manufacturing air con-
ditioner unit model #CKJ60-1C;
And all other miscellaneous items
as listed below.
/


NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ARMANDO JESUS ORTIZ,
:SHAMISK, INC., and ANTONIO
EDGAR MALDONADO, AND ALL
OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTER-
;EST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED BELOW.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action for forfeiture of the follow-
ing described personal property
in Hardee County, Florida:
ITEMS REMOVED FROM BARN:
1.(4) Electrical breaker boxes
2.(24) Quad plug power outlets
3.(7) Water heater timers
4.(6) Rolls of copper tubing in var-
ious diameters.
5.(3) Potting soil shovels
6.(24) Electrical relay timers
7.(24) Electrical relays
:8.(99) Electrical ballast
9.(97) 1,000 watt sodium vapor
light bulbs
10. (2) Partial rolls of 14/3 electri-
cal wire
11. Ryobi 18 volt circular saw and
case
12. 12 Gauge triple outlet exten-
'sion cord
S13. 14 Gauge extension cord
14. 12 Gauge extension cord
15. 14 Gaugd extension cord
16. Ridgid shop vacuum cleaner
17. 11 7 1/4" amp circular saw
18. Ridgid submersible pump
19. Flo-tec submersible pump
20. JB Industries 5 cfm fast vac
21. (3) Sunlight Supply Inc. elec-
trical ballast
S22. Loose wire stripped from grow
operation
23. Loose copper tubing removed
from grow operation
24. Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-O60JBZ
25. Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-060JBZ
26. Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-060JBZ.
27. Rheem air handler model
#RHLA-HM6024JA
28. Rheem air handler model
#RHLA-HM6024JA
.29. Rheem air handler model
#RHLA-HM6024JA
;30. Rheem air handler model
#RHLA-HM6024JA
31. Ruud air handler model
S#VBHC-24T11NHB
31. Ruud air handler model
#VBHC-24T11 NHB
ITEMS REMOVED FROM SEMI-
TRAILER:

33. Goulds J15S electric water
*pump
34. Lincoln Electric arc welder
35. Plastic gas can
36. Metal gas can
37. Husqvarna chain saw sharpen-
er
38. Werner extension ladder
ITEMS REMOVED FROM HOUSE
PORCH
39. (9) Electrical breakers
40. (3) Electrical relays
41. (4) Electrical relay timers
42. (6) Insulated self-piercing
connectors
43. Military Reese hitch
44. (2) Metal chisels
45. Grinding wheel
S46. 3/8" Socket extension
47. 9/16" Wrench
48. Grinding wheel
.49. Ryobi 18 volt drill and flash-
light (completes set in barn)
'ITEMS REMOVED FROM YARD
AREA

50. Goulds JO1S electric water
pump (hooked to barn)
51. Approx 26' gray flatbed trailer
with ramps containing misc steel
and sheet metal from construc-
tion of barn
52. Ruud air conditioning unit
model #13AJA60A01 (providing
climate control to barn)
53. Ruud air conditioning unit
model #VAKB-060JAZ (providing
climate control to barn)
54. Ruud air conditioning unit
model #13AJA60A01 (providing
climate control to barn)
55. Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAND-060JBZ (providing
climate control to barn)
.56. Rheem air conditioning unit
model #RAKB-060JAZ (providing
climate control to barn)
,57. Rheem air conditioning unit
Model #RAKB-048JAZ (providing
"climate control to barn)
'58..Goodman Manufacturing air
conditioning unit model #CKL60-
I (concealed under tarp in yard)
59. Goodman Manufacturing air
conditioning unit model #CKJ60-
1 C (concealed under tarp in yard)
Has been filed against you by
the Petitioner, THE CITY OF
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, POLICE
DEPARTMENT, and you are
required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, on


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No.: 252009CP-000009

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MILDRED G. LOUTHAN, a/k/a
GOLDIE MILDRED LOUTHAN,
Deceased. /
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
(Intestate)
The administration of the Estate
of MILDRED G. LOUTHAN, a/k/a
GOLDIE MILDRED LOUTHAN,
whose date of death was
November 9, 2008, File Number,
252009CP-000009 is pending in:
the Circuit Court for Hardee
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is. P.O.
Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida
33873. The Estate in Intestate; The
name and address of the Personal
Representative and The Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.

All persons on.whom a copy of
this Notice of Administration is
served must file objections that
challenge the validity of the Will,
the qualifications of the Personal
Representative, venue, or jurisdic-
tion of this Court by filing a peti-
tion or other pleading requesting
relief with this Court in accor-
dance with the Florida Probate
Rules WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

All creditors of the Decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against Decedent's
Estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on
whom a copy of this notice is
served must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF.
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

All other creditors of the
Decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
Decedent's Estate, including
unmatured, contingent or unliqui-
dated claims, must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this Notice is February 12, 2009.

Personal Representative:
STEVEN A. LOUTHAN
1146 Cardinal Road
Wauchula, FL 33873

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
ANDREW P. TRAKAS, ESQUIRE
Andrew P. Trakas, P.A.
Florida Bar #106270
P.O. Drawer 1151
Winter Haven, FL 33882-1151
Telephone: (863) 299-5675


2:12,19c


Wauchula Worship Center, First



Baptist OK Real Estate Sale


THURSDAY, FEB. 12
THardee County School
Board, regular meeting,
Board Room, 200 S. Florida
Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY. FEB. 13
*Hardee County Com-
mission, planning session,
Room 102, Courthouse An-
nex I, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula, 8:30 a.m.

MONDAY. FEB. 16
VZolfo Springs Town
Commission, regular meet-
ing, Civic Center, 3210 U.S.
17 South, Zolfo Springs, 6
.p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 19
VHardee County Com-
mission, regular meeting,
Room 102, Courthouse An-
nex I, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula, 8:30 a.m.








Kenneth B. Evers, Petitioner's
Attorney, whose address Is Post
Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula,
Florida 33873-1308, on or before
March 13, 2009, and to file the
original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on
Petitioner's Attorney or Immedi-
ately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded in the
Petition.

DATED on Feb. 6, 2009.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
By: C. Coker
As Deputy Clerk


and will therefore provide us
with higher "drive-by" visibili-
ty. It will also allow us to build
a different type of facility that
will further accommodate our
needs as a growing church."
First Baptist Church Pastor
Ken Smith said that the idea of
the property acquisition came
as a result of much study on the
space and expansion needs of
First Baptist through the Long
Range Planning Committee
chaired by Doyle Carlton III.
Smith further commented the
new facility would primarily be
used as a worship and activity
center to accommodate First
Baptist's rapidly growing youth
programs. "Therefore we will
make available much needed


space in our existing facility for
our overflowing children's min-
istries and First Baptist
Children's Academy under the
direction of Vickie Conerly."
Baker added "It isn't often
that a solution that immediately
suits the needs of two entities
comes along in such a promis-
ing way, and we all feel that
God had his hands upon both
congregations in this transac-
tion."
The transaction is expected to
close within the next 60 days.
The proposed sale will be $1
million and two small buses and
comprise the Wauchula Wor-
ship Center building and its 22
acres located just west of First
Baptist.


Rev. Baker said Wauchula
Worship Center was founded in
1998 by Steven and Jdannie
Patrick from the Lakeland Wor-
ship Center. The church was in
the J.W. Earnest Shopping
Plaza and moved to its current
location in May 2007. The
Baker family came in March
2006. The average attendance is
60 to 65.
"We will seek a temporary
location while finalizing plans
for a permanent location," said
Rev. Baker.
First Baptist was founded in
1876 and recently weekly atten-
dance has been over 600. The
new building dates to 1985.


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First Baptist Church of Wauchula was founded in 1876.


Wauchula Family Worship Center was founded in 1998.


Utility Funds
Are Available
In April, Hardee County will
receive federal emergency
monies to help pay utility bills:
fnr the needy. The funds will
be available through St.
Michael Catholic Church.
Apply at the church, locat-
ed at 408 Heard Bridge
'Road, Wauchula.

Locked Vehicles
Will Stay Locked
The Hardee County Sher-
iff's Office will no longer
unlock locked vehicles, ex-
cept in emergency situa-
tions. This is due to an in-
crease of liability and work-
load on the Sheriff's Office
staff.
Some suggestions to
avoid a locked vehicle are to
keep a spare key in a purse,
wallet, home or office and to
store assistance numbers in
a cell phone.

Men's Church
League Meeting
Men'sChurch League soft-
ball will hold a planning
meeting on Monday, Feb.
23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rec-
reation Complex.
Only a team representa-
tive or coach needs to be
present at the meeting. For
more information, call Carl
Coleman at 781-9641.


Field Day
For Forage
V&W Dairy will host the
triticale forage field day on
Feb. 24. There will be a tour
of new triticale experimental
breeding lines, state agro-
nomic specialists and a dis-
cussion of small grains and
other dairy forage production
considerations
Scheduled to begin at
1:30, the dairy is located at
8798 SR 64 E., Zolfo
Springs. For more informa-
tion, contact Joe Wright at
(863) 453-2499.


11-Year Old's Speech A


Winner At Citrus Dinner


Bailey Turner on Friday, Feb.
6, gave his award-winning 2008
speech to over 300 people who
attended the Peace River Valley
Citrus Growers Association
annual dinner held at the Turner
Center in Arcadia.
The speech contest was spon-
sored by Tropicana. He also
won the local speech contest in
2007 on a topic of bass fishing.
Printed below is a copy of his
2008 winning speech, entitled
"Lost In The Hunt:"
It was early on a cold fall
morning. I was on my way
through the woods to my
favorite deer stand. It was too
early to see anything, but I
could hear the wings flapping
from turkeys flying off their
roosts. As I trudged down the
well known path, I could barely
see the sun wanting to peek
above the horizon. Finally my
tree stand came into sight, and
my heart began to pound with
excitement. I climbed that old
tree stand and took my place
among the tree branches.


After patiently waiting in my
tree stand for what seemed like
a lifetime, I began to hear the
sound of footsteps walking
slowly in the dead crunchy
leaves behind me. Is it an
armadillo like it has been so
many times before, or is it the
big one I've been waiting for? I
didn't move a muscle. And, I
thought my heart was going to
beat a hole in my chest!
As I slowly turned around, I
saw the biggest buck of my life!
I'm not talking an eight-point
here. I'm talking 1,2,3 . 13
gigantic points here! When
talking deer language, that's a
trophy, buck for the magazines
and maybe even the Outdoor
Channel. I'm thinking to my-
self, this buck could make me
famous!
I watched that buck make his
way right in front of my stand. I
had a good clear shot just wait-
ing for me to take it. When I
looked through that scope, there
he was right in the center of my
cross hairs. I clicked that safety


button off and put my trembling
finger on the trigger. Ready ...
set. ..
"Bailey... Bailey ...! Earth
to Bailey. Bailey, what is the
answer to that problem?" Oh
my goodness, I can't believe
my teacher just interrupted the
best hunt ever!
Here I am, caught daydream-
ing again. I am going to be in so
much trouble.
All I could think of were
those 13 big points on that tro-
phy buck in my daydream, so I
just took a shot in the dark and
yelled out 13! My teacher
smiled at me and said, "Bailey,
you are exactly right, 13 is the
only prime number between 12
and 15."
Whew, I thought I was a
goner on that one.
One thing for sure, day-
dreaming is not acceptable at
school, just ask any teacher. But
sometimes a boy just can't
resist the temptation to catch a
glance out the window and take
a trip to a far away place.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Shown (from left) are Sherrie Turner, Katie, 9, Bailey, 11, and Mac Turper, president of
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association in 2008. The family Is from Arcadia.


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The Wauchula Worship
Center Inc. and the First Baptist
Church of Wauchula ,Inc. have
entered into a purchase and sale
agreement for the First Baptist
Church to purchase certain
assets of the Wauchula Worship
Center including its present site
and improvements located at
1720 W. Main Street in Wau-
chula.
Both ministries found an
opportunity through this trans-
action to aid and assist in each
of their growth strategies, said
the pastors.
Kenny Baker, pastor of the
Wauchula Worship Center, said,
"This arrangement gives our
ministry the ability to relocate
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Sprinklers created a unique icicle array on this trailer at Miranda's Nursery.


PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
This shrub on Terrell Road was blossomed with icicles.


SELLING FRESH FRUIT


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SIce covered plants at the




elderly man's death when he
pulled over in dry grass and the
catalytic converter on his vehi-
icle sparked a fire which en-


U.S. 17 CRASH


nursery on Airport Road, providing warmth and protection from the low temperatures.


DANGERS,
Continued From 1A


gulfed the vehicle.
Residents are asked to forego
irrigating because of the severe
drought. Although no further


freezes are predicted, the lack
of rainfall continues to worsen
the situation.
Local residents, facing the


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tire fruel created by tne result-
ing dry grasses, are urged to be
careful when pulling off the
road and with discarding ciga-
rettes.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Exie Barnett, 75, grows and sells oranges, lemons,
grapefruit, papayas, starfruit and tangerines at her home
on South Florida Avenue between Wauchula and Zolfo
Springs. In photo, she shows one of her papaya trees.
She was married for 56 years to the late plumber and
postal worker Roy "Rusty" Barnett.


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
This accident, at the intersection of U.S. 17 and SR 64 in Zolfo Springs, was one of many over the past weekend. The
crash, which partially blocked the roadway, took place last Friday between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. and involved a car and
a minivan. Occupants of the vehicles were transported for medical care. No further information is available, as the
Florida Highway Patrol has not released a crash report to date.


County Applies For 3 More Grants


SBy JOAN SEAMAN
SOf The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Com-
Smission approved application
Sfor nearly $150,000 last week.
The monies will provide
Funds for a pair of projects and
- museum operations.
S Janet Gilliard, director of
, community development and
general services, presented the
Three grant applications for
approval.
~ She and her staff coordinate
Almost all the grant applications
Sfor. the county.
T,' he firt application was
: $100,000 from the Recreational
STrails Program of the state
: Department of Environmental
SProtection' The money will be
1 used:'for a mixed use trail
: around the new baseball/soft-
ball complex under Phase I con-
Sstruction on Doyle Carlton road
between the armory and high


school baseball field.
The second grant-in-aid is for
$11,425 from Florida Histori-
cal Museums of the Department
of State's division of cultural
affairs and represents about a
fifth of the annual operating
expenses for the Cracker Trail
Museum at Pioneer Park.
The third grant, $25,000 from
Playworld Systems, will pro-
vide PVC-free playground and
recreation equipment at the
baseball and soccer complexes
at Hardee Park off Altman
Road.

In other action, the commis-
sion:
--continued for two weeks
consideration of a resolution to
amend the fire line capacity
fees at the Commerce Park.
Two builders, who had
recently completed construction
of business buildings there, said


they had purposely built less
than 10,000 square feet to avoid
the requirement for fire lines.
Each was told that the fire mar-
shal had determined they need-
ed them because of the type of
materials stored in them.
Tim Wells and Robert Jones
of Forestwood Cabinets said,
with the related alarm systems
the fire capacity lines cost
$45,000.
Lavon Cobb said his bill was
nearer $93,000. Both said the
additional change delayed
opening their buildings and the
money could have been better
spent to pay employees and get
someone working who was out
of a job.
The commission asked Park
Winter, director of utilities, to
work with Bill Lambert, eco-
nomic development director, to
resolve these two problems
before changing the capacity


rate.
appointed Gene Davis tc
replace Donna Powell on the
Hardee County Indigent Health
Care Board. Powell has
changed jobs, necessitating her
resignation from the board.
completed an interlocal
agreement with Zolfo Springs
for code enforcement, zoning.
permitting and inspection ser-
vices and enforcement.
approved an updated
agreement between the
Sheriff's Office and Health
Department for outpatient ser-
vice to inmates. It had to be
amended and changed to new
Sheriff Arnold Lanier.
renewed an agreement
with Dr. Edwin Pigman to be
medical director for the
Emergency Medical Services.
paramedics and emergency
medical technicians, for the
Fire-Rescue Department.


2010 Census
Now Hiring
Part-time and temporary
jobs are available for resi-
dents of Hardee County for
the 2010 U.S. Census. The
jobs pay between $10 and
$16 per hour, and atest must
be taken to qualify.
The test will be conducted
at the Hardee County Public
Library on Monday at 4:30
p.m. and on Wednesday,
Feb. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Walk-
ins are welcome. For more
information, call 1-941-308-
8360.
New Building
For Help Center
The Hardee Help Center
has completed the move
from its old location to the
new one on 713 E. Bay St.
The building, owned by First
Baptist Church of Wauchula,
was offered to the .center
indefinitely and provides
much more privacy.
The Help Center offers a
variety of services, including.
economic assistance, pre-
scription assistance and
homelessness prevention.
To contact the Hardee Help
Center, call 773-0034.

Help Resthaven
To Stay Open
"Operation Resthaven" be-
gan this week seeking indi-
vidual, business or corporate
sponsors willing to commit tc
monthly support of the retire-
ment facility in the Lemon


Grove area.
Anyone wanting to help
can send funds to
Resthaven, 298 Resthaven
Road, Zolfo Springs, FL
33890. For more informa-
tion, call Tina LeConte at
773-6000.

Find Strength
In Numbers
A Hardee County support
group has been organized
for lupus sufferers, and will
hold its first meeting on
Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
at Florida Hospital Wau-
chula, 533 W. Carlton St.
Meetings will be held on
the third Tuesday of each
month in the conference
room, located on the first
floor at the east end of the
hospital. For more informa-
tion, call Lisa at (863) 956-
3904.

Verify Car
Seat Safety
Certified car safety seat
technicians will be at the
Hardee County Health De-
partment on Friday, Feb. 20,
to inspect car seats to en-
sure safety and proper in-
stallation.
Replacement seats can be
purchased on site for $30
and appointments are nec-
essary to participate. For
more information, call Maria
at 773-4161 extension 178.

Free Electonic Filing
Family Business Service
217 W. Palmetto Street
863-773-474912-26c
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Hillacious Run/Walk Benefits Cancer Society
#


PHOTOS BY NANCY DAVIS Tim Topa won the overall male 10K (6.2 miles) with a time
Charlie Potter organized the Hillacious 10K Run/5K Walk of 40 minutes, 34 seconds. Overall female winner was
to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Regan Davenport at 50:16.


Masters division (40 and over) winners were Wayne
Albritton at 45:02 and Jennifer Glassburn at 52:05.


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This photo shows those who participated in the 5K (3.1


These runners were in the 10K road race held Saturday, beginning and ending at the'
Hardee Recreation Complex west of Wauchula.


miles) walk.


A Date Cost At


Least 75 Cents


The largest crabs in the world, which stand three feet high and-
often weigh as much as 30 pounds, live off the coast of Japan.


A young hare is called a
eret.


By LAURA YSASI
Special To The Herald-Advocate
I interviewed Nick Martinez.
Q: When were you born?
A: May 28, 1944.
SQ: Where were you born?
A: Corpus Christi, Texas
Q: How much was gas?
A: Twenty-five cents in the 1940s.
Q: When you had to fill up the car,
how much
did it cost I
you?
A: My
parents
would fill up a Buick with $3.
Q: How much was your
allowance?
A: Fifty cents a week.
Q: When you went to the store to
buy you a piece of candy, how much
was the candy? What kind of candy
did you buy?
A: Five cents for a Baby Ruth.
Q: When you and your friends
were going to the movies, how much
did you pay for your ticket?
A: I would pay 10 cents for my tick-
et.
Qf When you went shopping for
school supplies, how much did you
pay for one pack of pencils, a spiral
notebook and a bookbag?
A: Pencils were about one cent and
spiral notebooks were about five cents.
There were no bookbags.
Q: When you had a job, how
much did you get paid for a week of
work? Was that enough to buy gro-
ceries.
A: Yes, I would earn about $10.
Q: When you got sick, did you go
to the clinic or hospital to get cured?
Why or why not.
A: We used to see a family doctor
because we couldn't afford hospitals.
There were few clinics, not too many.
We also used remedies.
Q: When you had a girlfriend,
how much money would you need to
go to a movie and go out to dinner
for the both of you?
A: I need at least 75 cents to make
sure I had the money for both of us.


Q: How much money would you
need if you wanted to buy a pair of
shoes and a fancy outfit?
A: It would take 3 months to be able
to buy that.
Q: When you were in school, how
much did you pay for lunch?
A: At the time, I used to take my
own lunch because the school did not
provide lunch.
Q: When you started to have a
family of your own, was it hard to
raise money to buy your kids the
stuff they needed?
A: Sometimes it wasn't hard, but it
wasn't easy either. I had to limit the
stuff I bought because times were hard.
Q: When there were no jobs avail-
able, was it hard for you and your
family?
A: Yes, it was hard. That is why the
job was in the summer. Because in cold
weather there weren't many jobs.
Q: When you stayed overnight at
a hotel, how much did you pay to
sleep there?
A: The most I had to pay was $1.50;
just the bed, no TV.
Back In Time is the result of a class
assignment given to ninth graders at
Hardee Senior High School. Each
student is asked to interview an older
person. Selected interviews are pub-
lished here as an encouragement to the
students and for the enjoyment of our
readers.


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'Cats Control Devils 66-60


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats fash-
ioned a come-from-behind win
on Monday night to advance in
the 4A-10 playoffs.
They play in a district semi-
final game tomorrow (Friday)
at 6 p.m. against the winner of
the Sarasota Booker/Sebring
game. The playoffs are being
held in DeSoto.
In Monday night's game,
Hardee started slowly and was
down 16-10 at the end of the
first period. Gradually and sure-
ly, Hardee took control, out-
scoring Avon Park in the final
three periods.
The 'Cats cut the Red Devil
advantage to just three points
by halftime, trailing 28-25.
Hardee was able to double the


Avon Park score in the third
frame to take a 39-35 edge
going into the final minutes.
Interestingly, fouls which
were a bit lopsided in the first
half, Hardee with eight and
Avon Park just four, reversed
themselves. That turned to
Hardee's advantage, especially
when the Red Devils were
forced to foul to try to get their
hands on the ball. They had 18
fouls to Hardee's nine. The
Wildcats made 16 of 20 at the
charity stripe in the fourth quar-
ter and were 20 of 29 overall.
Hardee would not surrender
its lead and outscored Avon
Park 27-25 in the hectic final
eight minutes, winning 66-60.
The Red Devils had four play-
ers in double-digits; Avierre
Conner had 14, T.K. Miller and


Alonzo Robinson each 13 and
Cleveland Nobles 12.
For Hardee, senior Pdstene;
Louisjeune had a monster night:
at the free throw line, hitting 11
of 15 and adding a pair of
deuces for 15 points. Junior;
Antjuan Jones also finished
with 15 points, including three
of four at the foul line.
Soph Tre' Anderson added 13
points, canning four treys and
hitting one of two free throws.
Jajuan Hooks combined a
deuce, pair of treys and one-of-
.two for nine points. Keshun
Rivers had three deuces and
went two for two in free throws.
Andrew Hooks had a deuce and
pair of free throws. Lucas
Juarez added a deuce.


Baseball Boys Get Going


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The 2009 Hardee varsity
baseball team gets on the field
in a pair of tournament games.
The 'Cats play in the Fort
Meade Classic today (Thurs-
day) against Lake Wales and
tomorrow against the host Fort
Meade Miners. Both games are
at 4 p.m.
Next week the 'Cats are in
another tournament. It starts
Monday at 7 p.m., with Hardee
playing the host Highlanders at
7 p.m. A win would put them in
a Wednesday game. A loss
would have the 'Cats playing
on Tuesday. Other games dur-
ing the week-long tournament
depend on wins and losses.
Coaches Steve Rewis, Brian
.Alexy and David Beumal have
a mixed squad, with five
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sophs. The seniors are Ben
Krause, Adam Cartwright,
Michael Dixon, Brek McCleni-
than and Tyler Robertson.
Representing the junior class
are Tyler Cobb, Marcus
Chancey, Carson Davis,,Conner
Davis, Dalton Farr, Grayson
Lambert and Kody Porter. The
sophs are Scott Donaldson,
Jake Mayer, Kalan Royal and
Kyle Ward.
Taking turns on the mound
are Dixon, Cobb, Porter and
Ward. Dixon is sidelined a bit
with a broken finger on his
pitching hand. Starting catcher
McClenithan will be out for at
least a couple of weeks after
elbow surgery from an off-sea-
son accident. Chancey will fill
in now and throughout the sea-
son. Robertson is battling back
from a knee injury.


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HEAD COACH: JOHN SHARP
ASST. PAUL SAMUELS


GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS
Stop by and see why so many neighbors
from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked
in the top 10 In customer satisfaction in
f .r. 'r Florida I have received Ford's highest
.. Sales Honor 15 years running and been a
member of Ford's 300/500 Club for 20
A years. Thanks again and stop by soon.
Me Ft. Meade
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"They look good in practice,
and when everyone gets well, I
expect we will have a good sea-
son," said Rewis late last week.
For this year at least, Hardee
remains in Class 4A-District
10, along with Avon Park,
Sarasota Booker, Braden River,
DeSoto, Palmetto and Sebring.
Meanwhile, the junior varsity
Wildcats open their season on
Tuesday at Fort Meade. The
only other February game is at
home against Avon Park on
Feb. 27.
Coaches John Sharp have
over two dozen candidates to
take the field. Junior Brandon
Holton leads the pack, with
soph's Thomas Flores, Caleb
Reas and Lincoln Saunders and
freshmen Dawson Crawford,
Deone Evans, Dillon Farr,
Dalton Hewitt, Justin Knight,
Carter Lambert, Mikey Re-
tana, Jeremy Rowe, Wintz
Terrell and Murrell Winter.


PHOTO BY NANCY DAVIS
Red Devil Cleveland Nobles (42) battles Wildcat Carl juniorr" Brown (30) for a rebound.
Hardee won the district playoff quarterfinal and plays again on Friday niaht.


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Thankyou Hardee County for


25 Wonderful years of Support


John, Kathy, .Mike andKelly

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Hardee


Living-


Maranatha Welcomes

New Assistant Pastor


Maranatha Baptist Church is
welcoming Joshua Goodwin to
its staff as assistant pastor.
Goodwin, who was born in
Sebring, has lived in Zolfo
Springs most of his life. He
studied pastoral ministries at
Pensacola Christian College in
Pensacola and later earned a
master of divinity degree from
Pensacola Theological Semin-
ary.
His wife, Jennifer, also
attended Pensacola Christian
College, graduating with a
degree in missions and English.


COURTESY PHOTO
Joel Betancourt & Ana Espinal
Ana Espinal & Joel

Betancourt To Wed


Greg and Cynthia Knowles of
Sebring announce the engage-
ment of their daughter,
Anamaria Espinal of Bartow, to
Joel Betancourt of Spring Hill,
the son of Roberto Betancourt
of Spring Hill and Natalie
Betancourt of Hudson.
The bride-elect, formerly of
Wauchula, is a graduate of
Sebring High School. She is
currently employed& at Medi-


Test in Bartow as a certified
professional collector.
The prospective groom is a
graduate of Hudson High
School and is employed in the
service industry. He is also the
full-time music director at
Oasis Christian Fellowship
Church in New Port Richey.
Plans are being made for a
Saturday, June 20, wedding in
Sebring.


She is a native of Hattiesburg,
Miss.
The couple have a son,
Jeremiah.
After graduation, the Good-
wins felt called to Hardee
County to minister and to share
the love of God and the word of
God.
They were installed at
Maranatha Baptist Church on
Jan. 11.
The church is located at 2465
Oxendine Road in Zolfo
Springs. Richard Paasch is pas-
tor.


COURTESY PHOTO
Ruben & Martha Alvarado
Couple Return From

Mission To Mexico


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Joshua, Jennifer and Jeremiah Goodwin


Garden Club Will

Learn About Organics


Members and guests of the
Wauchula Garden Club will
meet on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to
study organic gardening.
Hostesses for the noon lun-
cheon meeting will be Kay
Patarini, Liby Corpus and
Lynda Wilkinson.
Club Vice President S,_ n a
Thoirntbn hlas invited experts on
organic gardening to provide


ihe program.
President Jeanette Perrine
invites prospective members
and guests to join members
for this meeting. It will be
held at the Woman's Club build-
ing.located ,at,1I N. Seventh
.Ave.
For more information, call
'Perrine at 773-6026 or Thorn-
ton at 735-2680.


Former Wauchula evangelists
Ruben and Martha Alvarado,
now of Fort Meade, recently
returned from a seven-day mis-
sion trip to. General Teran,
Mexico.
The Alvarados visited vil-
lages, churches and homes,
preaching the gospel of Jesus


Christ. They report the Lord
healed the sick and saved souls.
The Vineyard Church of God
donated funds for the couple to
make the trip. The couple is
planning on making another trip
to Mexico, and to make dona-
tions contact the evangelists at
(863) 285-1249.


2 HHS Students

Are Travel Bound


Two students at Hardee
Senior High School have been
accepted into the People to
People Student Ambassador
Program.
Kimberly Ellis and Ashley
Smith, both of Wauchula, will
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the summer as members of the
South Taiia 'delegation
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a junior, both were recommend-


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hard, I panicked as I went to leave knowing everything
familiar was now gone.
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tired, I saw it in your face. The end was coming at a fast
pace. Life just became too hard for you. I didn't want to
see.... But I knew. You had to be where you could fly.
Grandma, it's so hard to understand. But I also know it's
okay.. for we'll be together again some day. Five months
have passed, but it seems like just yesterday.
Our hearts have never felt so much pain. I know the Lord
took you cause it was time. But the day you died
everything went wrong, grandma will the tears ever dry I
ask this as I wipe my eyes. I'm told in time, but I don't
think so. We just weren't ready to let you go, today on your
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Livelihood Up in Smoke
Dear Hardee Residents:
This letter is written in behalf of three
families who have served a'nd helped' this'
community for over fifty years: The Whiteside
sawmill was engulfed in a raging fire on Sunday,
February 1, which ultimately took the livelihood
from three families. Extensive damage to the
operation of this family-run business has caused
this mill to be severely reduced in productivity.
The cost associated with the expense of
replacing sundry, high-priced machinery, not to
mention over two generations of an
accumulation of tools and equipment, is
unattainable for the Whitesides. Unfortunately,
due to high insurance premiums, this mill
operation was not insured.
We as a family-oriented and close-knit
community need to render help and aid to our
only mill in Hardee County. The family is in the
process of recovering/rebuilding the business -
any contributions, monetary or equipmentwise,
would be greatly appreciated.
Hardee County needs to take care of its own;
please assist them in getting back on their feet.
Let's keep our only mill in our county open.
Contacts may be made at Whiteside Sawmill,
2082 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890 -
863-735-0808.
Respectfully,
Vicki Dandridge Bumby
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February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 3B


Former Hardee County resi-
dent Wr Ben Hart, now of
Tallahbssee, was awarded the
Distinguished Service to Safety
Award by the National Safety
Council last fall at its 96th
annual Congress & Expo at
Anaheim, Calif.
It is the Highest honor an indi-
vidual can receive from the
council in recognition of out-
standing service to the field of
safety.
Janet Froetscher, president of
the National Safety Council,
said Hart "has keen insight into
today's safety and health issues,
and has made tremendous con-
tributions to the field."
Hart, a 1965 graduate of
Hardee High School and a grad-
uate of the University of
Florida, was the first person in
Florida to earn the certified
mine-safety professional desig-
nation from the International
Society of Mine Safety
Professionals.
He is a nationally acknoMl-
edged authority on mine safety
and health administration train-
ing.
Hart has produced more than
two dozen mine-safety training
videos during his 20 years as
Florida grant program manager,


and has served on the boards of
the International Society of
Mine-Safety Professionals, the
Joseph A Holmes Safety
Association, .the National
Association of State Mine


Inspection and Training
Agencies and the Mine Safety
Institute of America.
He was recently in Wauchula
to attend the Super Sixties
Reunion.


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COURTESY PHOTO
Ben Hart is shown receiving the Distinguished Service to
Safety Award from the National Safety Council in
Anaheim, Calif. He is flanked above by Janet Froetscher,
president of the National Safety Council, and Dr. Joseph
Ucciferro, chairman of the board.


Former Hardee Countian

Receives National Award


EMETERIO B. JIMENEZ
Army Pvt. Emeterio B.'
Jimenez has graduated from
infantryman training at Fort
Benning, Columbus, Ohio. He
received basic infantry and
advanced individual training.
He is the son of Emeterio
Jimenez Jr. of Frostproof and
brother of Alex Jimenez of
Wauchula.
During the nine weeks of
basic combat training, the sol-
dier received training in drill
and ceremonies, weapons
employment, map reading, tac-
tics, military courtesy and jus-
tice, physical fitness, First Aid
skills and. Army history, core
values and traditions.
The soldier was also trained
to perform reconnaissance
operations; employ, fire and
recover anti-personnel and anti-
tank mines; locate and neutral-
ize land mines and operate tar-
get and sight equipment; oper-
ate and maintain communica-
tions equipment and radio net-
works; construct field firing
aids for infantry weapons; and
perform infantry combat exer-
cises -and dismounted battle
drills which include survival
procedures.
Jimenez is a 2008 graduate of
Frostproof High School.



Free Music
Concert
In Bartow
The Bartow Adult Concert
Band, popular with many
Hardee County residents, will
provide a free one-hour concert
this Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The performance will include
the overture "Italian in Algiers,"
a Gershwin portrait, Olympic
fanfare. and theme, selections
from "Mr. Lucky" and the
"Chicago Tribune March."
A snare drum trio, Haskell's
Rascals, will be featured, along
with "Night Train," "I've Heard
That Song Before" and "Don't
Get Around Much Anymore."
The performance, dubbed
"From Rossini to Mancini,"
will be inside the Bartow Civic
Center located at 2250 S. Floral
Ave.


Bubba Albritton
Celebrates
1st Birthday
Jayden Ray "Bubba" Albrit-
ton, the son of Jarrod and Can-
dace Albritton of Wauchula,
turned 1 year old on Dec. 20.
He celebrated with a birthday
party on Dec. 13 at the home of
his grandmother, June Albrit-
ton. Theme for the event was
Puppy Dog "Pawty."
Guests were served hot dogs,
puppy chow, doggy biscuits,
chips with dip, and a doghouse
cake for everyone to enjoy.
Bubba had his own smaller.
cake to enjoy.
Helping Bubba celebrate
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own strength.
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4B The Herald-Advocate, February 12, 2009

TROPHY WINNERS


COURTESY PHOTO
Ten members of the Wauchula Wednesday Musicale traveled to Tampa to attend the
Bay Ridge District meeting last October. The district president, Bess Stallings, is a
member of the local club. Eight of the 10 members who traveled to Tampa presented
to the club at-large the coveted attendance trophy. This was a first for the local club.
Only the Tampa club had more members present, yet could not compete for the trophy
since its members composed the host club. President Sylvia Collins is pictured in the
center holding the trophy. With her (from left) are past presidents Virginia Metheny and
Jill Southwell, members Joyce Maenpaa, Dr. Elver Hodges and Joanne Douglas,
Treasure Claudette Kemen and Stallings. The next meeting will be held March 11 at 4
p.m. and will feature "Men in Music," under the direction of Vice President Dot Bell.
Prospective members and guests are invited to attend. For more information, call
Stallings at 773-3594 or Collins at 773-6251.


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
RECOGNIZES THREE DIFFERENT
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An organizational meeting of
the Hardee County Lupus Sup-
port Group will be held on
Tuesday at Florida Hospital
Wauchula.
The new group, which is
being formed by local resident
Lisa Coker, will meet from 6 to
7:30 p.m. After this first ses-
sion, the group will meet regu-
larly on the third Tuesday of
every month"


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affected by the disease. The
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wellness information, experi-
ence exchanges and friend-
ships.
The meeting will be in the
hospital's conference room, on
the first floor at the east end.
Interested persons are advised
to use the hospital's main
entrance.
Florida Hospital Wauchula is
located at.533 W. Carlton St.
The new support group is
affiliated with the Lupus Foun-
dation of America, Greater
Florida Chapter.


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accepting Valentine's Day deliveries of ANY KIND
this year. This includes deliveries made by florist,
parents, and students. The reasons for this
change of policy are:

1) An after-school Valentine's Day dance is
planned for Friday, February 13th, will begin
at 3:15 p.m. This will make the storage and
security of any delivered items impossible.

2) With just one attendance secretary this year,
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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'
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Benjamin Balcazar
Kya Batiste
Tanner Congelton
Kyleigh Davis
Maricela Diaz
Angelica Flores
Gage Garza
Matthew Gonzales
Josselyn Gonzalez
Seth Goigh
Omar Guevara
Oscar Guevara
Philip Haight
Irma Hernandez
Aimee Johnson
Zoey Johnson
Vicente Lagunas
Oscar Lopez
Sonia Montero
Jacob Perez
Ashawnta Price
Lizbeth Ramirez-
DeJesus
Katelyn Salgado
Rocio Sanchez
Erica Sebastian-Paz
Sara Spires
Karson Stewart
Hilda Suarez
Marisol Trevino
Jenna White
Brandon Wilson


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FIRST GRADE
Ezekiel Alvarado
Nestor Alvarenga
Salvador Alvarez
Jaycen Batiste
Arturo Bautista
Emanuel Bruno
Mari Carreno
Victor Cruz
Isabella Delarosa
Stephanie Derringer
Elizabeth Dixon
Leonel Duarte
Isaac Estrada
Yaire Estrada
Liztsi Flores-Flores
Maricela Garcia-Paz
Yemaya Hernandez
Lillie Jackson
Garrett Kirk
Emilio Lopez
Cristina Lopez-Rojas
Oscar Martinez
Aaliyah Ortiz
Makayla Otero
Kasondra Puente-Venegas
LeeAnna Reas
Trenton Roberson
Prisila Salgado
Angelina Sanchez
Natalia Sanchez-Reyes
Azucena Santiago
Eduardo Sebastian-Paz


Kylie Shenefield
Enrique Velazquez
Sierra Weaver
SECOND GRADE
Marixa Bermudez
Jackie Contreras
Sandra Contreras-
Ramirez
Sandra Cruz
Sebastian Estrada
Ana Guevara
Gibson Haight
Jasmine Lanier
Jennifer Lucatero
Stephanie Macedo
Sarah Maldonado
Alicia Martinez
Beatriz Melacio
Alejandro Renteria
Cadee Richardson
Betsabe Rosas
Lauren Sanchez
Owen Skinner
Katy Soto
Jubencio Toribio
WyattTyson
Jesse Valdiviez
Kyra Wilson
THIRD GRADE
Humberto Delarosa
Diana Deloera


Jailenne Figueroa
Juan Gabino
Alex Hernandez
Shauna Norwood
Ruby Rivera
Graciela Silvan-Macedd
Judith Zamora
FOURTH GRADE
Braddock Collom
Arianna Delarosa
Aracely Lopez
Vanessa Ortiz
Mary Sinclair
Azucena Venegas
Maria Zuniga
FIFTH GRADE
Leanna Castanon
Doyle Collom
Erica Deloera
Esmeralda Deloera
Priscilla Garcia
Rosauria Guido
Kyle Hewett
Azuzena Lopez
Kyler Mayer
Jordan Rogers
Jessi Trevino
Armando Velasco-Lopez
Russell Weems
Karley White
Zoey Whiteside


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In Loving Memory of Our Father
Joel (Buddy) Wells
September 11, 1937 February 9, 2008
It's been a ea- m'ce yoU leftlus. The call we
.neverWanted to receive. Our hearts are still
heavy from the loss and the tears fall when
we remember. There has never been a better
father than you. We are so lucky that you are
ours. Until the day when we can be together
again, and see your smiling face ....
We miss you Daddy. Love Always,
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February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 5B ;: :.


This week in history, as
researched from the archival
pages of The Florida Advo-
cate, the. Hardee County
Herald and The Herald-
Advocate ...
75 Years Ago
Hardee County's public
school system received
$9,812.72 from the state this
week, from license tags, gaso-
line and beer taxes, ad valorem
taxes and other sources. Tuition
school will be conducted until
something is worked out under
the federal relief program. Ten
teachers, at Limestone, Zolfo
Springs, Bowling Green and
Lemon Grove, were placed
under the CWA program this
week.
Entry from "The Cub
Wheezes" column: Met a fellow
on the street the other day who
was bragging at how much
money he was saving by paying
85 cents a month for his daily
paper instead of the usual 20
cents weekly. That fellow could
save a lot of money by reading
The Advocate. He'd pay only
$2 a year. Another thing, he
probably spends 30 minutes a
day reading his daily paper. If
he read The Advocate, he would
spend only 30 minutes a week,
saving 156-1/2 hours a year.
Those who were unable to



DOGGIE FRIEND


attend the meeting of the Zolfo
Springs Strawberry Growers
Union on Tuesday night missed
one of the most enjoyable pro-
grams ever provided by that
organization. Honorable Claude
Pepper of Tallahassee, former
member of the Legislature and'
prominent attorney, made a spe-
cial trip to address the gather-
ing. He was introduced by Sen.
H.G. Murphy of Zolfo Springs.
Groff's Men's Store offers
Shirtcraft shirts for $1.45, ties
for 39 cents or three for $1 and
felt hats for $1.95. Made to
order suits are $18.50 and up.
West Coast Army Stores offered
work pants 98 cents to $1.59,
men's Empire Oxfords in wing-
tip or straight-tip style for $1.98
and uo, heavy ribbed union
suits for 89 cents and lace-back
dungarees for $1.19.
50 YEARS AGO
A forward step in the devel-
opment of the county park, the
authorization of a county park
board, has been taken by the
Board of County Commission-
ers. The commissioners are
given the authority to create the
board under a long-forgotten
act of the state Legislature in
1937. It was called to their
attention by Charles Reif Jr.,
chairman of the Hardee County
Industrial Development Com-


mittee.


Wauchula came very close to
hitting the headlines with a
major train wreck this week
because somebody decided to
see what happens when you
throw a train switch. The
switch, across from the
McDonald-Olliff canning plant,
was thrown sometime Thursday
afternoon. The next train was
the usually non-stop south-
bound passenger train which
sails through Wauchula about
4:30 p.m. As luck would have
it, there was a passenger to get
off at Wauchula, and the train
had slowed nearly to a stop
when it hit the switch and was
diverted to the sidetrack. The
engineer hit the brakes and was
able to stop.
County Commissioners
charged Thursday that Tax
Assessor Anna Mae Taylor was
out of line with the rest of the
county with the $4,450 salary
she pays her only office worker.
It is the highest in the court-
house, with the judge's secre-
tary at $4,420. Salaries for dep-
uty clerks range from $3,000 to
$3,595. Tax Collector Curtis


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Ezelle pays two assistants a"
total of $7,150.
Among the movies, 75 cents
ner person, at the Hardee
Theatre were "Apache Terri-
tory," starring Rory Calhoun;
"Legend of the Lost," starring
John Wayne; and Walt Disney's
"Light in the Forest," starring
Fess Parker.
25 YEARS AGO
Some local residents have
gotten tired of waiting for the
state to get around to four-lan-
ing U.S. 17 and have decided to
do something about it. "The
only way we are going to get
anything done," says Jana
Thorpe, "is politically." She and
others on the Hardee Chamber
of Commerce the Peace River
Business & Professional
Women's Club and other orga-
nizations are circulating a peti-
tion requesting U.S. 17 be
placed in the state Department
of Transportation's five-year
plan.
Peace River Electric Coop-
erative customers will soon be
benefiting from a new 600-
megawatt coal-fired generating
plant in northwest Florida. The
plant, which began commercial
operation Jan. 31, is owned by
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Hoop Boys

Battle Brahmans


By JOAN StAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee boys basketball
leam played one of its best
games in its season finale last
week.
Hardee began 4A-10 playoffs
on Monday in DeSoto against
second-seed Avon Park in a 6
p.m. game. Results were un-
available at press time.
Against Okeechobee, Hardee
"played very well, doing a good
job offensively and defensively,
and getting more rebounds
despite a height deficit overall.
They shot pretty well, and that's
encouraging going into district
playoffs," commented Head
Coach Vance Dickey.
Hardee started in the hole,
down 16-8 at the end of the first
period, and had to work to catch
up. The 'Cats trailed the Brah-
mans 33-26 at halftime and cut'
that to 51-47 by the end of the
third period, only to have the
Brahmans fire up for the final
quarter and win 75-65.
Hardee had to foul to try to
get possession of the basketball.
Okeechobee made eight of 15
tn tfiefinal quarter and 14 of 29
for the game. Hardee was tagg-
ed with seven-fouls in the first
half and 13 in the second half,
but shdt only 13 free throws all
evening.
The game's high scorer was
Wildcat junior Antjuan Jones
who scored every quarter, fin-
ishing with 27 points on eight
deuces and a trio of treys and


pair of foul shots.
Brahman David Jeune nearly
matched him with 24 points,
also some every period. How-
ever, Austin Williard added 16
points, a half dozen in the first
quarter Brahman surge.
For the 'Cats, soph Tre'
Anderson and freshman Jajuan
Hooks each canned four three-
point shots for 12 points apiece.
Postene Louisjeune added
seven points, Keshun Rivers
five and D'Vonte Hooks two
points. Andrew Hooks, Carl
"Junior" Brown, Lucas Juarez
and recent additions Quinton
Carlton and Ivan Fermin, who
came up from the JV squad,
added to the floor game.


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FROSTPROOF
Care Center
Scenic Hwy S.

THURS. FEB. 26
SEBRING
Quality Inn
25 US Hwy 27


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Station with
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TUES. FEB. 24
FT. MEADE
Community Center
WED. FEB. 25 10 S.W. 3rd St.
WAUCHULA


Elks Lodge
318 W. Main St.


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AVON PARK
Community Center
310 W. Main St.


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The 26 contestants for the
Mrs. Hardee County contest are
busy preparing for the big
event. As the date draws nearer,
there are almost nightly practice
sessions on a variety of topics,
including stage-walking, make-
,1p application, and fashion and
color coordination.
Gantt's Radio & TV offers a
limited quantity of Sharp
carousel microwave ovens for
$208. Ben Franklin has irregu-
lar bath towels for $3 or a 10-
inch frying pan for $2.97.
Family Dollar has an assort-
ment of fashion handbags for
$5.99 each.
10 YEARS AGO
A 114-mile underground nat-
ural gas pipeline may be placed
in western Hardee County next
year. Plans will be displayed
during a Florida Gas Transmis-
sion Co. informational forum
today (Thursday) at the Ameri-
can Legion Building. The new
line will carry gas from Plant
City to an electric power plant
near Fort Myers, which is con-
verting from coal-fired to natur-
al gas by mid-2001.
Naming Horse Creek an Out-
standing Florida Water contin-


ues discussion on Tuesday. The
state Department of Environ-
mental Protection will explain
how the designation of the
western Hardee County water-
way will bring a few differ-
ences, primarily in how app.li-
cations for water-use permits
will be considered..
A Wauchula police ,officer
who allegedly sold drugs to a :
Hardee County sheriff's deputy'
in a narcotics investigation has
been arrested. Taken into cus-
tody early Sunday in her ,
Sebring home was Dacia Elaine
-Mitchell, 20. She has been a
part-time officer with the.;,
Wauchula Police Department,
since last August.
Local businesses with ads
include G&G Used Auto Parts
on SR 62, Bowling Green; free
electronic filing of income tax :.
reports by Family Business
Service on West Palmetto St.;
W.B. Olliff Jr., tree surgeon of
Wauchula; and S&S Irrigation
& Supply offering irrigation '
system inspection and mainte-r
nance. Crystal Lake RV Resort
has lots available, Republic
Nursery needs three part-time
workers with mechanical or,
construction skills, and the
county needs a resource recov-
ery plant operator for the land-
fill.


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ABOUT ... Classifieds
DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon
RATES .........;Minimum of $4.00 for 10 words. Each addi-
tional word is 22 cents. Ads in all capitals
Share 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a
Line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid.
CLASSIFICATIONS:


Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help Wanted
Houses
Livestock


Mobile Homes
Notices
Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate
Recreational
Rentals
Services


Lost & Found Wanted
Miscellaneous Yard Sales


NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
You are hereby notified that Wauchula State Bank
will sell the vehicles described below "As Is" to the
highest bidder for cash, free of prior liens, to satis-
fy legal obligations.
2005 BMW 2D ld.#WBABD33485PL06775
2005 FTRV TI. ld.#5NHUEL83X5U207236
2003 KIA 4D Id KNAGD128235205156
Contact Linda or Shannon for details at Wauchula
State Bank 863-773-4151. The sale will be held on
Friday February 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Wauchula State Bank parking lot located at 106
East Main Street, Wauchula Fl. d 2:12,19c


Hardee Car Company

Buy Here Pay Here
Use your tax refund check
as a dawnpayment


rI $600 OFF
S any Vehicle
i with .coupon


Must Bring Coupon

Open till 7:30 pm
Wauchula Friday & Wauchula Hil
(across rom Corner of Hwy 17
irstonal Saturday and REA Rd.


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Classifieds


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19' STOCK TRAILER, good condi-
tion, new floor, $900. 863-245-
9464. 2:12p
L. DICKS INC. is now purchasing
citrus fruit for the 2009/10 season
and beyond. Call Mark Manuel @
781-0384. 9:4tfc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
2006 GMC
VIN# 1GTHK23296F134131
10 a.m. March 9, 2009
Mr. E Pre-Owned Autos & Towing
1093 Hwy. 17 N. Wauchula, FL 33873
cl2:12p


40 ACRES GOOD HIGH land
very close to town with 8" well for
lease for farming use for 2 to 3
years, in exchange for clearing
the trees off the old grove. Call
Rob @ 305-797-6064. 2:5-19c
,DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS -
Pumps, turbos, injectors, 1/2
price of Tampa & Orlando. Can
remove & install. 863-381-0538.
1:29-6:11p

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Hade Con oeonCv


IPeace River Landscape and Design, LLC


* Design
* Installation
M Management
* Fully Licensed & Insured
* Spring & Fall Cleanups


Matthew Knight
Owner/Operator


* Irrigation
* Lighting
* Hardscape
* Free Estimates
* Commercial & Residential


Toll Free: 888-781-4338
Email: peaceriverdesign@yahoo.com


Topsy See
REAL ESTATE
773-5994
Topsy See .
Doublewide mobile home nestled under flowing oaks and sits on app.
5 acres beautifully landscaped with stocked pond. You really have to
see the beauty here to believe it. $144,900.
2BR 2B 1800 sq ft home sets on 4 1/2 acres in very quiet setting
halfway between Wauchula and Avon Park. $Z5;000 $130,000
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
Very nice 3BR 1 Bath concrete block home in good neighborhood.
$89,000.
5 acres all fenced, High and dry with pond. Appaloosa Lane. $84,995.
App. 58 AC. Great for development property. High and dry.
3BR 1 Bath frame house on 1/2 acre lot, remodeled and has new roof.
$75,000.
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.
Topsy See, Broker
Elva Whidden. Associate
S 2634 E Main Street Wauchula. FL 33873


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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


COMMERCIAL LOT! NEED
VISIBILITY? Put your busi-
ness here! Located on North &
South bound Hwy 17. North end
of Wauchula. Zone C-2. $195,000
Commercial property. 1.28
acres. Frontage on Main Street
and Hwy 64. $120,000.
Two mini-ranches! One is
5.95 acres, the other is 6.65t
acres. $99,500 each
70 acres of prime develop-
ment property. City water and
sewer allocated. Annexed and
rezoned to single family with
Developers Agreement.
$20,000 per acre.
Three 5 ac tracts located on
Johns Rd. Well located on one
of the tracts. Price Reduced!
$89,900 each.
Three adjacent 5 ac tracts
located on East Main Street in
Wauchula. Price Reduced to
$74,900 each.
Owner says....MAKE AN
OFFER! Great Opportunity
for possible DUNKIN DO-
NUTS location! Approxi-mate-
ly 1/2 acre on corner of US 17
and Stenstrom Rd in Wau-
chula. 2,550 SF building, built
to Dunkin Donuts specs.
Partial equipment in place. Sell
or Lease, call for details.


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Ben Gibson
Jerry Conerly
Dusty Albritton


100 acres in SW Hardee
County. Scattered Oaks and
Pines on this beautiful site.
Great hunting. On County
road. Four 4" wells. Asking
$6,000 per acre.

140 acres with 3 homes on Hwy
64 West. 12 miles from 1-75. A
portion of the property is
approximately 4,000' long.
Plenty of room for landing
strip. $2,300,000.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house
2 1/2 acres in area of nice,
new homes. Large uncom-
pleted addition. Must see.
$200,000.

One of a kind development
property. 300 acres in Sara-
sota. Hamlet designation.

700 acres in Eastern Sarasota
County. High & Dry. Hamlet
designation. Plenty of paved
road frontage.

45 ac citrusgrove. Valencias &
Hamlin. Double wide mobile
home. Fruit proceeds included
(subject to FOM contract).
Located in NE Hardee County.
$427,500


Realtor Associates
(941)737-2800 Robert Jones
(863)445-0662 John H. Gross
(863)781-0161 Rick Knight
Calvin Bates (863)381-2242


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(863)781-1423
(863)273-1017
(863)781-1396


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Realtor
220 N. 6th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net


Tony F

Tony lores


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SPECIAL OF THE WEEK


ME IAM1I I _


2BR 2BA home east of town outside workshop -
Country living Circular Driveway Close to 7 mile
point easy access to Avon Park and Sebring.
$89,000.00
A N
A Golfer's Paradise Enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful
country setting. Over 4,000 total square feet and over 2,800 square
feet of living area in this very well maintained home. Lots of extras
including ceramic tile floors, custom cabinets, 3-car garage, 2 wells
(1 for home and 1 for irrigation), Living room, family room,
Florida room and 3 large bedrooms. Very large master suite bath
with lots and lots of storage. Professionally landscaped overlook-
ing the golf course. $325,000.00
Oak Forest 3BR 2BA CB home with large garage Central
air/heat High, dry lot with trees Close to schools, hospital and
all services Take a look today $165,000.00
A must see! 3BR 2BA CB home with utility storage open car-
port over 2,600 sq ft under roof with over 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
Sunset Park 3BR home in very good condition Central air/heat -
Economy Home for those who want their payments less than rent.
$89,000.00
Also Sunset Park 4BR 1.5BA CB home with central air/heat large
corner lot backs up to wooded area Lots of privacy. $123,900.00
5 acres well electric pole located NE of Wauchula Price
Reduced Now $48,000.00

WE SHARE THE SAME MLS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY!


OPPORTUNITY


Remember
Our listings are on the Internet.
Anyone with a computer can
access them anytime!


Contact After Hours
0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours


Oralia D. Flores (863) 781-2955
John Freeman (863)781-4084
Jessie Sambrano (863) 245-6891


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Tony Flores (863) 781-0744
Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392
Noey Flores (863) 781-4585


4BR/2-1/2BA PLUS bonus room
on 9-1/2 acres. 863-773-4207,
863-781-5595. 2:5-3:5c
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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1997 CHEVROLET
VIN:1G1JC1245V7315479
8:00 A.M. FEB. 26, 2009
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy 17 N. Wauchula, FL
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ALPINE GOATS Does in milk
now. 735-8020 or 239-774-0885.
2:12nc
FEATHERLITE 3 HORSE slant all-
minum gooseneck, rear tack a7c,
refrigerator, microwave, more,
$8,500 OBO. 863-993-2363.
1:22-2:19p


REWARD LOST Sadie, female
chocolate lab with red collar. Lost
on CR664 west of Bowling Green.
If found please call 863-781-5269
or 375-2223. 2:12p
LOST FEMALE CAT, long hair,
black and white, answers to Katy.
773-5702. 1:22:2:19p


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KELLER WILLIAMS
B A--L....-T Y -
An indeipindentTff"Qned Broerage
Mikey Cbjdin
Realtor,
(863) 781-1698,\

midfloridalistings.com
* 127 acres, Fish Branch Road, $5500/acre.
* 155 Acres of beautiful native Florida Hunting Land. All woods.
Great location. Over 1/2 mile of winding creek bottom. Call for
more details.
* Asking $6,900/acre. Abandoned citrus grove. Ideal for any type
of agricultural use. 28-32 acre parcels or buy as a whole 60 acre
tract. Call for more details.
* Zoned commercial 8.5 acres, corner of Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 62 in
Wauchula, City sewer & water.
* Great development potential! Or build your dream home on this
beautiful 9.5 ac. tract with a creek running through the prop-
erty. Great location on Altman Road. Asking $220,000.
* Beautiful 110 ac. tract with improved pasture and scattered
oaks and pines. Fenced, 1993 ft. county rd. frontage, 5 ac.
wetlands. Great Investment Property. Sweetwater area. c12:12






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I"N C., R E A L T 0 R 'S

REALTORS
S JOE L. DAVIS
JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
REALTOR JOHN H. O'NEAL
SSee more listings at
Monica Reas www.joeldavis.com
(863) 773-9609 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY!
You may qualify to receive a grant
for down payment assistance on your new home.
Possible owner financing! Big back yard w/privacy
Gorgeous 37 acs on the fence & an immaculate
Peace River has native 3BR/2BA CB home.
areas, tree-lined paths, open $138,000!
pasture, hiking trails and
1400ft of river frontage. 3BR/1BA CB home, central
Property is fenced. A/C, city utilities, hardwood
$595,000! floors, deep back yard.
Charlie Creek Estates MH Close to schools, downtown
& lot all for only $29,000! and shopping. $77,900!
Beautiful 2007 MH PRICE REDUCED! 35.22
w/3BR/2BA on private 5 ac fenced pasture in private
ac w/1980SF. Detached setting currently used for
30x18 garage has 2 bay cattle. Mobile Home with-
doors, 1/2 bath. 150 AMP out well or septic being sold
box, loft. $179,900! "as is". $350,000!
Charming Florida-style PRICE REDUCED! Brand
3BR/2BA home w/largetruction! Beautiful
backyard, gazebo, front & new construction! Beautiful
back porches, workshop & 3BR/2BA 1300+ SF CB
shed. Beautifully remodeled home w/granite counter-
interior w/high ceilings, tops, ceramic tile & carpet
wood laminate floors, new floors. $155,000! Lease
windows, 2 fireplaces. Quiet option to buy available!
street close to downtown.
$150,000! PRICE REDUCED! New
Construction in Zolfo
Generous 1.5 ac residen- Springs! 3BR/2BA CB,
tial lot in Okeechobee Co is 1700 SF, carport, large
priced below assessed value yard, tile & carpet.
for great investment! $149,500!
$30,000!
PRICE REDUCED! PRICE REDUCED! Need a
9,600SF commercial build- house? Call for assistance
ing close to Wauchula on a down payment.
Airport. Two work areas, 2BR/1BA CB home on 3
offices & restrooms w/stor- acs. $115,000!
age loft, rollup doors
w/security system. Will con- 11 acs w/566' of frontage
sider leasing! $340,000! on SR 66. Also frontage on
Nursery Rd. Zoned A-1.
PRICE REDUCED! Two $139,000!
residential lots in Highlands
Park Estates in Lake Placid, Lots of mature oak trees
both 75X150, listed for make this 9.8 acs a beauti-
$4,000! ful homesite. Very close to
Two adjacent parcels on the Wauchula & Zolfo Springs
Peace River! 7.83 acs for w/over 200' fronting SR 64.
$219,000, 8.64 acs for A-i zoning allows for resi-
$225,000 or both for dential, pasture for
$398,000. Possible owner cattle/horses, or farmland.
financing! Culvert in place! $168,000.
REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS
KENNY SANDERS........781-0153 SANDY LARRISON....... 831-0130
JUAN DELATORRE......781-1128 MONICA REAS...........773-96.09*
DAVID ROYAL...............781-3490
SU.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 .d2,c


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Classifieds-


FOR SALE RC Airplanes and"
equipment, some ready to fly,
after 5:00. Call 863-443-1872.
2:12-19p


.'95 SIERRA 5th WHEEL with two
:large slides, attached Florida.
room. Priced to sell. Call fort
"details 217-322-2541. 2:12-3:12p
PARK MODEL with addition, Little'
Charlie Creek RV Park, Lot 210.-
All offers considered. 863-781-,
'0910. 1:29-2:26p,


'PERSONAL PROPERTY of Angel
Colson, Chlquita Robinson, D.W.
Tatils, Tlle Henry, Julio Canargo,
Violet Coker, Luis Leon, Walli
Gray, Maria Valdez will be sold
pursuant to Warehouseman's
lien. Clothes, tools, furniture,
household items. Said sale will be
at Bowling Green Storage, 5020
Hwy. 17N Bowling Green, Florida
at 9:00 a.m., March 2, 2009.
2:12-19p


'PERSONAL PROPERTY of'
Katrina Daniels, James Frost,
,Rebecca Granda, Ryan Solano,
Brenda Sandoval, Robert Hall,
'Cheryl Moody, Veda Simpson,
Brett Martin, Jessica Juarez, Don
.Hunt will be sold pursuant to
Warehouseman's lien. Clothes,
tools, furniture, household items.
4Said sale will be at B&J Self-
Storage, 667 South 5th,
,Wauchula, Florida at 11:00 a.m.
on March 2, 2009. 2:12-19p

P:erson


.PERSONAL PROPERTY of John
McCanley and Charlie Mae
Williams will be sold pursuant to
'Warehouseman's Lien, said sale
wwill at 112 Carlton Street,
'Wauchula, Florida, 9 a.m., Feb."
S14, 2009. 2:5-12c


YOUNG RABBITS FREE 767-
0008. 2:12nc
FREE PUPPIES 863-245-3972'
call after 5. 2:12p


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SWe are buying

.^ Late Model
High Mileage Vehicles
for information call

S(863) 781-1062 2
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Your Tax Money ;
In As Little as

| 2 Hours.*

Family Business Service

217 W. Palmetto Street Wauchula

773,4749

We offer electronic
tax filing.
*Based on refund anticipation loan
approval and funding
*Certain restrictions apply. ]i
Appointments available.
Open Saturdays 9-12


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
Wiuchula 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


WANTED: Vacant property, 25
acres or less, for lease purchase
or outright sale. May consider
acreage with mobile home. Mail
information to P.O. Box 1550,
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 or call
(818) 464-6550. 2:5-19p


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,
S$149,900. 773-5033. 1:15-2:12p
GO TO www.juandeiatorre.com,
search for property listings or call
863-781-1128. 2:12-3:5p


TRAVEL TRAILER with 5th wheel,
40' with 2 'bedrooms and sofa
bed, $3,000. Phone 773-6466 or-
773-4627. 2:12p


4BR/2BA MH, 5 acres with barn,
S$1,300 a month. 863-445-0709.
2:12-19p-


Best deals on wheels!


Name


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Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


Come in for
Summer
Specials


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New & Used
Tires


773-0777 773-0727
116 REA Rd.,Wauchula
i ,; (across from Wal-Mart)


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Diligence is the mother of
good luck.
-Benjamin Franklin


$500 MONTHLY electric includ-r
ed. Furnished one bedroom.'
Country atmosphere. 954-629-
4486. 2:12p
HOUSES, APTS, STORAGE,
churches, offices, restaurants,
garages, warehouses. 863-773-
6616 or 863-445-0915. 2:12-3:12p
SMALL 2 BEDROOM cottage In
the country, east of Wauchula.
Looking for a renter to care take.
Would be great for someone who,
likes to garden or to have farm
animals. 735-0010. 2:12p
NEWLY REMODELED, 3BR/2BA
MH on 5 acres. 781-5036. 2:12p
2BR/1BA MOBILE home with AC,
$500 month, $300 deposit, no
pets. 863-559-4579. 2:12p


1 BR APARTMENT includes
lights, water, trash, $150 per
week. 863-453-3400 or 863-399-
3333. 2:12-19p-
MOBILE HOME Partially remod-
eled, -ountry setting, 3BR/2BA,
one mile from golf course, $550
monthly, $300 deposit. 375-4081.
2:12p
3BR/2BA HOME, $750 month,
first and last. 863-781-0177.
2:12tfc


BIG APARTMENT Everything
Included, $575 monthly. 863-781-
1007. 2:12p
LOG CABIN 2BR/1BA, dining
'room, kit., LR, patio, large lot,
$800 month. 863-781-1007. 2:12p
NICE CLEAN! 1 bedroont apart-
ment for rent. AC, heat, washer,
dryer hook-up and screened in
porch, $125 per week. Utilities.not
included. First and last weeks,
rent, damage deposit and refer-
ence required. 773-9793. 2:12p
.OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT -
1,800 SF, across from Burger
King, $1,700 per month. 863-414-
3850. 2:12-26c


DUPLEX APARTMENT in good
neighborhood, Wauchula. No
smoking. No pets. 2BR/1BA, $600
monthly plus deposit. 781-3570.
2:5-12c




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Unique Park Like Setting
Historic home recently modernized with 3 large furnished
bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, large kitchen, dining
room and furnished living room. Pole barn, 3 sheds,
2 other buildings, 3 acres include permits for 5 more
homes leading in from Spruce Street. $239,000.
City Utilities. 4335 Dixianna Drive, Bowling Green.

Put a Home on Lot
2650 Pine Street, Bowling Green, Corner of Main and
Pine, garage, shed, 2 concrete pads, curved driveway,
palm trees, has existing city utilities. $30,000.
Contact Information:
Owner/Broker Yvonne Wherrett 863-559-3404
or Roberto 863-398-7791 cl2:12c


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NEW FURNITURE
FOR LESS!
Lamps $17, 100-Baistools $39 up,
50-Desks $97 up, 3 Pc Dropleaf dinette
$197, 50-table and 4 chairs $397 up,
200-Recliners $297 up,
50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets $687 up,
50-TV Ent. Centers $167 up, 2 Pc
Queen Bed Set $297 up, 50-4Pc bed-
room sets $387 up, 3 PC Livingroom
tables $97 up,
100-Headboards $79 up.
HIGHPOINT
FURNITURE
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North Sebring
Florida
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot
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AM-SOUTH REALTY
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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


Jimmy and Dan Hill
Sandra DeSantiago and Beatriz Benitez
____________________


Jerry Carlton


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


SUN N LAKES SUBDIVISION!!! 2 Bedroom, 1
Bath home. This property Is approved for
Express-Path Financing. Please contact list-
.ing agent for more information!! $74.900.
PEACE RIVER ACCESS!! Quiet and Peaceful
5.5 acre tract with plenty wildlife and native
vegetation $82.500!!
5 ACRES ONLY $52.500! Nice, quiet, ser-
ence wooded 5 Acres!! BUILD YOUR HOME
HERE! CALL TODAY.
COUNTRY HOME!! 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath
total 1,758 SF Only $125,900
CHARLOTTE DRIVE in SEBRING!!! This 3
Bedroom, 3 Bath in Charming neighborhood
has over 3,300 SF with extra room for guests
and large porch area with wood-burning
stove. PRICE REDUCED!!! $185.500
Lovely Mobile Home Lot on Downing Circle
$16.500
DOUBLE WIDE/MOBILE HOME!! Well main-
tained 3BR, 2 Bath wth stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher, washer and dryer, 12x28
screened porch, utility shed, extra lot if
desired, within City of Wauchula PRICE
REDUCED $69.900
GREAT POTENTIAL!!! 3 BR, 1 Bath on Hwy
17 Bowling Green, HOME OR OFFICE at a
Great Price. ONLY $64.500


CAMPING, CANOEING, FISHING!!! On this 6.1
acre tract with Peace River Frontage.
$125.000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY!! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
in Sebring $19,900
LOG CABIN WITH LAKE HUNTLEY VIEW!!! 3
Bedroom, 2 Bath with open living
room/kitchen. $90.000
9.7 Acres for camping or hunting!!! Ony
$32.500
NEW LISTING!!! Only $75.000 Call Donna!!! 3
Bedroom, 1 Bath nice concrete block home
on large lot.
5.68 acres with 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home for
all your Farm animals and horses, Only
$169,000.
FIRST STREET!!! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, front
Porch and large fenced back yard in a nice
neighborhood, Only $89.900!!
DOWNING CIRCLE PROPERTY!!! Spacious 3
Bedroom, 2 Bath M/H with stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher and utility shed for Only, $58.900.
VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY!! Great
investment property located on US 17 North
close to the new Hilltop Elementary School
with access from north and south bound lane.
Motivated seller asking $330.000 Brin
Offer!!!


FEATURES OF THE WEEK!!! .
NEW COMMERCIAL PROPERTY!I Over 2 acres, excellent location for business on 2 high traf-
fic highways Frontage on US 17 N and North Florida Avenue. Access from both Highways,
property located across from Winn Dixie and Amscot. $415,000
AUTO RESTORATION BUSINESS AND BUILDING! With over 11,000 square feet Excellent
Income $695,000
CENTER HILL PROPERTY!!! 27.5 acres with 2 BR, 1 Bath home fronts beautiful Payne
Creek. Includes 12 acres of Irrigated citrus grove and barn. Seller will consider dividing
property Into parcels. Call today for details $350,000 c12:12c


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




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MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER on this
2005, very nice, D/W mobile home on lovely lot;
12x16 screened porch; outside storage; many
extras; good location. $89,000


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


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MAKE AN OFFER on this 3B/1Bth home on
large lot; central H/A, screened porch, outside
storage. $98,500
AFFORDABLE LIVING! 2B/1Bth completely
furnished M/H; large screened porch and nice
yard. $38,000
11 Acres plus a charming C/B home; MUST
SEI INSIDE TO APPRECIATE; 3B/lBth;
large fireplace, enclosed porch; flowing creek on
pro rty. $225,000
OWNER ANXIOUS TO SELL this 3/2 Homes
of Merit D/W on 17.22 acres; 16x54 pole barn;
lcatedl in Manatee Countv $269.0 00


EXECUTIVE HOME See this lovely 3252 "" "i "i -e -J* ."
square feet C/B Stucco home with all amenities; ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED and POSS
beautifully decorated and move in ready. OWNER FINANCING! 30 acres of pas
$279,000 land; secluded; small pond with natural fl
water; perfect for home site or small r
NEW PRICE FOR THIS CONVENIENTLY $255,000
LOCATED 4B/3Bth home with fireplace; large
storage area; separate apartment which could Lovely home site -5 acres with fruit trees,
be used as rental property. $95,000 oaks and 1 acre pond. $110,000
Beautiful home site with paved road front
Lake Placid 2.7 acres and 2644 square foot make an offer on this 5 acre tract. List
home with metal roof, double garage. $134,900 $90,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTY 4 rental units 14.74 acres on Bailes Rd, nice sloping tract
plus one 3/2 home within walking distance of large pond; some native trees; very secl
schools, medical facilities and shopping. Call to $195,000
see today! Listed at $225,000
see today! Listed at $225,000 Duette Area 10 acres with 12" well; perfe
OWNER MOTIVATED! Lovely home on tree your new home. Call Delois Johnson for
shaded lot; 4B/2Bth brick home, close to information.
schools and shopping; large carport, fenced 1.37 acres with 2" shallow well; located ot
backyard, 12X16 building with water and elec- city limits of Wauchula; great building
tric. $179,500 $43,500.


.,* SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON II
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL...781-6971


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5BR/3BA HOME year old 'on 5
acres off-Steve Roberts, 2,100
square feet, major appliances.
$1,050 a month, first, last, securi-
ty. 941-286-2055. 1:29-2:26p


THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, $800;
two bedroom 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
WAREHOUSES, several different"
sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 3:27tfc
'ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising
any preference or limitation
based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, familial status or
national origin, or the intention to
make such a preference or limita-
tion. Familial status includes chil-
dren under 18 living with parents
or guardians and pregnant
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OWNER FINANCING
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3BR/2BA/1CG new const., vault-
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and security. 863-443-2903
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brand new, 6,000 SF, 3647 Hwy.
17 frontage in Zolfo Springs for
lease. 239-273-7381.
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2 BR/1 B AND 2 BR/2 B from $400
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No pets, low deposit. Next to
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painting remodel, window sills,
painting, flooring. 781-2525.
1:29-2:26p
HANDY MAN SERVICES Call
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Buff Compounding
Headliners Replaced
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Now is the time to take advantage of the
off season and get your ATV's, Grove
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Quickly and Reasonably


829 Bostick Rd.
Bowling Green, FL


2:12-3:26p


863-375-4081
863-474-1172


HARDEE COUNTY UTILITY DEPT....seeks hands on, cre-
ative, and responsible individuals for:
Utility Operator I. $18.44-$25.42/hr + benefits. Performing
and organizing department O&M. Water & WW "C" or high-
er operator licenses, or can obtain both within one year,
either/ or
Utility Operations Trainee, $10.77-$14.85/hr + benefits.
On-the-job training and experience in utility operations
leading to certification & career advancement. Water & WW
"C" operator licenses, or ability to obtain within two years,
whichever is first filled, based on qualifications.
See complete descriptions at www.hardeecounty.net, with
applic's to: HR, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873
Ph.(863)773-2161, Fax-2154. Positions open until filled.
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Substitute Assistant Teacher
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Substitute
Assistant Teacher to work with children ages 6 wks to 5
years in a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for
assisting in the provision of developmentally appropriate
activities and care for children under the guidance and direc-
tion of the Teacher. Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
and two years experience working with young children.
Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School
Starting salary $8.09 8.50 per hour. Part-time position.
Closing date: 2-13-09, Apply at 5115 Mason Dixon Ave.,
Bowling Green, FL 33873, Telephone 863-375-2101, EOE,
ADA, License #C10HA0001 or Apply at 107 6th Street S.E.,
Fort Meade, FL 33841, Telephone 863-285-8210. EOE,
ADA, License #C10PO0600 c12
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W.R. SMITH LAND Clearing &
Tree Removal Services Inc. -
Land clearing demolition tree
removal, etc.; Fencing barbed
wire, field fence, board fence,
etc.: Tractor work bush hog,
disc, etc. Will Smith, owner/oper-.
ator. 863-781-0158 cell or 863-
773-3557 office. 2:12-3:26p
KITCHEN CABINETS build,
reface, remodel, countertops,
Final Cut Cabinetry. 873-8086.
1:29-2:26p
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a proD-
lem? Call Alcoholics Anonymous
In Hardee County at 735-2511.
Several weekly meetings.
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NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales,
service and installation,
call (863) 773-6448.
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B SEE SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event.
773-6375. www.bseesound.com.
1:8-4:16p
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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STARTING AT $65
- 1 Signature Divorce
- Missing Spouse Divorce
"WE COME TO YOU"
Covering ALL Areas ^
1-888-705-7221
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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Located at the SFCC Annex,
Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wau-
chula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-
119 Section 5 Paragraph B and
Hardee County Ordinance 87-09
Section 10 Paragraph D require
all ads for any construction-relat-
ed service to carry the contrac-
tor's license number.
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ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION -
Additions, screen rooms, car-
ports, glass rooms, pool enclo-
sures, rescreening. Harold
Howze Construction. 735-1158.
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WILL PAY $10 each for old silver
dollar coins, morefor gold coins.
Call 941-423-9843,
SFLCracker29@gmail.com.
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ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL
STOCK TRAILERS
EQUIPMENT TRAILERS;
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Make you old, rusty stuff look new.
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SPayroll Services Workers Compensation *
Year End W-2 's 941 Tar Reports *
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159 State Road 64 East Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
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Bees and


Joshua Clemente
(863) 990-6489
Wauchula, FL
State Inspected
& Insured


JC's
Pollination, Inc.


Pollination Services
Watermelons
Cucumbers
Blueberries
Squash
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Pollination Agreements with Written Contract.
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Kegorator Stainless Steel $500
Stacked Washer/Dryer Combo Apartment Size $650
Chest Freezer 15cf $289
Chest Freezer 13cf $259
All new appliances have manufacturers warranty
When These Are Gone They Are GONE!
Parts for ALL Makes!!
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SATURDAY 7-?, multi-family on
490 River Lane, Wauchula. 2:12p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-?, 219 N.
9th Ave., Wauchula. Lots of stuff,
handmade jewelry, great for
Valentines Day, like new handicap,
scooter with new battery, clothes
dryer for RV. 2:12p
SATURDAY 8 a.m., 208 South
8th Ave., Wauchula. Clothes,
shoes, too much to list. 2:12nc
SATURDAY 8 till 2, lots of items,
607 Tennessee St. 2:12p
MANAGER'S SALE Saturday, 8-
3, beds, table, chairs, furniture,
baby items, washer/dryer,
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clothes, collectibles, tools, toys,.
misc. items, 583 Terrel Rd. 2:12p
ATTENTION Yard sellers and
organizations! Bring your good-
ies to our property, good expo-
spre, Hwy. 17 N, plenty of park-
ing. 773-2672. 1:22-2:19p'
,THURS./FRI./SAT. Gas cook
stoves, refrigerators, beds all.
sizes, bunkbeds, bedroom suites,
fish cooker, daybed with trundle.
All the clothes you can get In a
bag $1 on Friday. Miss Edna's
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February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 9B


AROUND THE PARK
We welcome Tom and
Sharon Weiskoff from Michi-
Sgan and Brust and Marilyn
Mackay from New York. We
know you will find our park
very friendly.
George and Audrey Semler
are hosting George's cousin,
Dwright and Phyllis Naylor
from Alliance, Ohio.
Now, sometimes it's really
hard to find out what is going
on around the park. Wednesday
I had to hunt down Jack and
Dorothy Shanower to find out
about their visitors, Don and
Tish Salewsky from Massillon,
.Ohio, and Dick and Janet Jen-
kins from Canton, Ohio. When
I caught up with them, you'd be
surprised at where and what
they were doing. I will never
tell.
Janet Sterry is at home recu-
perating. Please send her your
get-well wishes. Now how big
was that fish that Lou Sterry
Caught this week? Well, you
:know how men like to tell those
:fish stories!
MUSIC
Sunday was a beautiful day
to enjoy music outdoors, and
that we did. We had eight musi-
cians giving us some fine
gospel, country, bluegrass and
harmonica music.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Despite the weather being a
little chilly, it was between
Gary Hyde and Jerry Kruys,
and Connie Swanson and
Charles West. It was a close call
to the end. Finally, the champs:
Connie and Charles.


BKREAKFASTI
If you want some old-fash-
ioned home-cooked sausage
gravy, biscuits, pancakes, sau-
sage, juice and coffee, bring
your sweetie over to the recre-
ation hall for breakfast Saturday
from 8 to 9.
BINGO
I won the 50/50, while the
jackpot went to Emma West.
The merchant certificates were
received by Eddie Phillips,
William Plasteser, Charlene
Souligne, Pat Stacy and Emma
West.
Tuesday's game saw 34 in
attendance. The jackpot went to
Mary Lou Katzur, 50/50 went
to Patricia Salewsky, and Rose
Price won the jar. Merchant cer-
tificates went to Judy Drum-
mond, Richard Jenkins and
Phyllis Naylor
BIRTHDAY
The first of the month is our
birthday celebration. We had 56
-attending. Those celebrating
::February birthdays were Stan
.-Sommers and Wayne Barnes.
The anniversaries were Mel and
Karen Roberts, 49 years; and 48
years fro Dick and Barbara
Stadler. My, how the years do
fly.
HORSESHOES
Overhead someone saying
that George Semler got a six-
pack. I'm thinking, "George
doesn't drink that stuff."
Investigating this, I learned that
a six-pack is a ringer over a
ringer. At least that is what I
was told.
With that said, may God
bless you and yours.


Orange Blossom RV News
By Connie Fisher


The Oasis RV News
By Georgianna Mills
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MUSIC
Friday evening we were en-
tertained by gospel music. Tom
and Eunice Franks and Katee
and Emery Crawford were re-
sponsible for finding the Fraz-
iers.
ORANGES
Dick'Brandt was out picking
all the oranges off his tree yes-
terday. I wondered why. I know
why now as it froze last night,
so he is a very smart man. He
got his oranges before Mother
Nature.
By the time you read this arti-
cle, I am hoping all this bad
cold weather is history.
COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS
Coffee and doughnuts were
enjoyed both Saturday and
Wednesday this week. Saturday
morning we had a guest from
the Salvation Army, Mary
Alderman. We presented Mary
our annual donation of $200 for


the Salvation Army. Also for
Salvation Army, we do ring
bells at Christmas.
The 50-50 winners were
Kermit Paswater and Kitty
Kelsey. Two of our announce-
ments on Saturday were: first,
our annual Charity Ladies Tea
is today (Thursday); and sec-
ond, a painting class on canvas
is Feb. 19. Both have sign-up
sheets, so get your name on the
list.
KARAOKE
Billy and Charlotte did a
wonderful job on Sunday night
as usual. Their crowd was down
because of the Super Bowl. Just
how can anyone compete? I
know the people there really
enjoyed it.
GAMES
Bingo was played on Thurs-
day and Monday. On Thursday
night we were playing one of
our special games. Three Deonle


went out on the special number.
But it did not count, because
you have to bingo on a straight
line or four corners to get
the special jackpot. Larry
Benedict did win the mid-cov-
erall. Ed Denman won the final
coverall.
Monday night's winners
were: Katee Crawford won the
mid-coverall and Karol Wells
and Gladys Ruhl split the final
coverall.
Euchre was'played on Satur-
day and Wednesday. Saturday
winners were: first, Del Wells;
second, Moe Welbaum; and
third was split by Frank
Ardelean and Ron Kintz.
Eunice Franks and Ron Kintz
both had four lone hands. Doris
Lockhurst was privileged to
take the snowman home.
Wednesday night's winners
were: first, Judy Forman; sec-
ond, Willie Milbert; and third
was split three ways with Mary
Lou Belanger, Paul Kadarik and
Mabel Burns. Willie Milbert
had the most lone hands with
four. Moe Welbaum took home
the snowman.
Cribbage winners were: first,


For the week ended Feb. 5, 2009:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 6,410, com-
pared to 9,643 last week, and 6,161 a year ago. According to the
*Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared
to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 high-
er, feeder steers and heifers were 4.00 to 8.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 108.00-157.00;
300-400 lbs., 94.00-129.00; and
400-500 lbs., 85.00-118.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 87.00-140.00;
300-400 lbs., 76.00- 97.50; and
400-500 lbs., 74.00- 94.00.


Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs., 85-90 percent, 43.00-
48.00.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs., 57.00-
65.00.


Thunder Top Minors


ay JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
SAfter the fourth week of play
the Vols Thunder appear to have
a lock in the Minors baseball
'division.
The Thunder lead the 8 to 10
division with an 8-0 record. The
Hardee Fire-Rescue Ironbirds
(formerly the Volcanos) and the
All Creatures Sand Gnats are
tied for second place. Foll-
owing along are Giovanni's
Lookouts, Albritton Grove '
River Cats and the Hardee
Signs & Tees Raptors. Each has
won at least one game and there
lave been two tie games.
In action on Friday night, the
Rivercats edged the Ironbirds 8-
7.

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Crossing home plate tor the
River Cats were Cody Cumbee,
Landon Albritton, Parker Carl-
ton, Joshua Carlton, Tucker Al-
britton, Jordan Turner and
Joseph Smith. Joshua Carlton
and Tucker Albritton each
banged a pair of hits.
For the Ironbirds, Nick
Sellers circled the bases twice,
and Isaac Flores, Mason Block,
Joseph Long, Josh Smith and
Cervando Martinez added solo
scores. Keith Choate doubled
and singled and Block also had
a pair of hits.
In the other Friday game, the
Thunder shut down the Sand
Gnats 8-0.
Hayden Lindsey tripled, sin-
gled and was hit by a pitch to
score three times for the Thund-
er. Aaron Harrison chipped in
with twin tallies. Kyle Hewett
doubled and scored, and Boone
Paris and Danny Owens added
a run apiece.
A Kole Robertson double for'
the Sand Gnats went for naught.
Also stranded were Jaylon
Ramirez, and Michael Kujaw-
ski.
All the teams and players are
noted in a separate article this
week.


Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech
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Hardee High School 'Super Sixties' Reunion'


Betty Albritton and Jackie Albritton Hammerberg helped
with desserts.


Donald Earl Albritton Super Sixties Reunion
shows off desserts from Chairman Jerold Knight
the Class of 1961. gives instructions.


James Hill Albritton and wife
cake for the Class of 1962.


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Jimmy Best and helpers cooked over 600 pounds of
Boston butt pork and 250 hamburgers for reunion dinner
held at new Hardee Junior High Cafeteria on Jan. 17.


From left are former Wauchula neighbors Benny Starling,
Marilynn Keller Bielen and Jim Kelly.


1961 Class workers included Louise Ward Sasser, Judy Allen Albritton, Barbara
Harrison Smith and Don Lineback.


Class of 1964 workers included in front row Patricia Grice Google, Mary Lou Spearman
Williams, Gayle Keene Story and Pat Boree McAllister. In back row are lolani Grainger
Sparks, Gordon Norris and guest Richard Nichols.


Hoop Girls End At Districts


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee girls varsity bas-
ketball season has ended.
The girls bowed out in the
quarterfinal round against sec-
ond-seeded DeSoto. DeSoto
and top-seed Palmetto ad-
vanced to the regional playoffs.
For Hardee, the season ended
much as it has all season, with a
lack of height and experience
limiting the Lady 'Cats.
In the 60-32 loss to DeSoto,
which pressed nearly the entire
game, Hardee could not stop
Marissa Davis, who finished


with 22 points. Chanelle Wilson
added 10 for the Lady 'Dawgs.
Senior Sabrina "Noonie"
Holmes battled through recov-
ery from a shoulder injury to
play in her final high school
game and was Lady Wildcat
high scorer with 11 points on a
trio of treys and a deuce.
Soph Ashley Louis added
eight points, classmate Elvira
Servin had three, and senior
Naomi Alvarado, sophs Maria
Avalos and Ivette Cisneros, and
freshmen Ashley Nichols and
Summer Palmer each had two
points apiece. Also finishing up


this season were senior ,.ane
Jernigan and junior Lindy
Rossman.
That's a good nucleus for
next year's varsity, along with
some of the junior varsity squad
ready to move up, including
Amanda Bissette, Tiffany
Prestridge, Lauren Moore,
Paige Massey, LaCresha Carl-
ton, Sarah Beyers, Caitlin Sock-
alosky, Artrice Hines, Danely
Flores, Manserrad Duran and
Frances Byers.

Gardens are not made by sit-
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Enjoying reunion are Nancy Holt Mizrahi, Miles Judah, Patty Gause and Skipper Gause.


Attending reunion were Jim Burke, James Welch, coach Dunning Terrell and Ingie
Burke Givens.


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Of The Herald-Advocate
In some of the coldest weath-
er this year, Hardee girls soft-
ball won one and lost one in
tournament games last week.
The girls got their season
under way on Tuesday with a
visit from the Lady Streaks of
Sebring. Today (Thursday),
Hardee hosts DeSoto in a 5 p.m.
JV encounter and 7 p.m. varsity
clash.
After several practice days,
the season continues with a trip
to Fort Meade on Feb. 20, a var-









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Tourney a before a strikeout and fly-out
Tourney Games. stopped the onslaught, but
Hardee had a 10-7 advantage.
sit trom Sarasota shortstop. Avon Park picked up:.' Avon Park got one of the runs
Feb. 24, another another run on a single to left back in the home half of the,
oof on Feb.26 and field, stolen bases and hit which .fourth on a series of walks and
ietto on Feb. 27. resulted in the final out as the ,stolen bases. It was 10-8.
batter attempted to stretch for. Thereafter, Hardee shut down
I, AVON PARK 8 third. It was 0-2. the Red Devils and added four
last week at the Amaris Garza opened the more scores. In the fifth, it was
eason tournament, third frame with a hit to right Steedley, Hernandez and Garcia
ening game was field but was out at second. 'scoring on a Robertson triple. In
nst Avon Park. The Chelsey Steedley lined out and the sixth Halley Marshall and
spotted the Lady Sabrina Hernandez singled Garza both singled and were
Runs and came down the left field line and stranded. Hardee added its
for the 14-8 win. ended up at second before a insurance run in the top of the
is the visitor and 'ground-out ended the effort. seventh, when Garcia and
ith a pair of strike- Avon Park continued on its Robertson smacked back-to-
.ristina Garcia sin- way with a five-run outburst in back doubles.
field and advanced the bottom of the third, with "I'm really proud of the girls.
en Krystin Robert- five hits and a walk upping the They came back from a big
A strikeout left score to 0-7. deficit and their bats came alive
stranded. Hardee bats finally broke .once they got over the opening
plated its first run loose in a bat-around in the top day nerves," said Head Coach
alf of the first. The of the fourth inning. Robertson Leigh Beumal.
* drew a walk and started it with a single to right
way around to field. Heather St. John, Court- DESOTO 12, HARDEE 8
n a fielder's choice ney Parks and Chelsea Owens Hardee returned to DeSoto
stolen base and a followed suit. After a pop-up, last Thursday to face the host
It was 0-1. Garza singled to left. and Lady Bulldogs. Neither team
nt three up, three Steedley followed it with a was able to score in the ups and
top of the second, triple. Hernandez and Garcia 'downs of the first two innings.


of the third on a single, sacrifice
and double. Hardee came back
in the home half of the inning to'
take a 2-1 lead. After a strike-
out, Garza singled. With two
down, Hernandez was hit by a
pitch. Both runners scored on
an error on a Garcia hit. She
was left at third.
DeSoto bounced back with a
three-run splurge in the top of
the fourth on a pair of walks fol-
lowed by a homer, taking a 4-2
lead. Hardee, stranded another
pair of runners in Owens and
Powell.
In the top of the fifth, the
Lady 'Dawgs widened their
lead to 7-2 with three runs on a
strikeout, double, walks, single,
strikeout, single and walk
before the final out. Hardee got
one run back when Steedley
banged a lead-off double and
worked her way to home plate..
It was a 7-3 game.
DeSoto made it 9-3 with
another pair of scores a combi-
nation of an error and hits.
Hardee started slowly with a
strikeout, but Owens drew a
walk and Marshall singled.
Garza walked and Steedley sin-
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padded its lead by three runs in
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and Marshall singled. The final
score showed the Bulldogs the
winner 12-8.
"It was cold weather, and we
had some errors. We struggled
with our bats, but picked it up
and then it went back and
forth," said Beumal. She feels
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New Classroom Addition and Remodeling for Bowling Green Elementary 29,286 sq. ft. 2 story
new construction. Consisting of Load bearing masonry, bar joist and concrete. Light gauge metal
truss, metal deck.

Please contact Crystal Tipple at ctipple@admorgan.com (subject: Hardee County New Classroom.
Addition and Remodeling for Bowling Green Elementary) specifying scope of work and mailing
address, or call (813) 832-3033 if you are interested in bidding this project, and to obtain a full set
of bid documents.

Sealed bids for furnishing all labor and material and performing all work necessary and incidental to the con-
struction of The School Board of Hardee County, New Classroom Addition and Remodeling for
Bowling Green Elementary, for the following Bid Packages:

Bid Package # Description
1. Sitework
2. Landscape & Irrigation
3. Fencing
4. Concrete
5. Masonry
6. Light Gauge Trusses/Metal Deck
7. Misc. Metals/Aluminum Railings
8. Casework
9. Metal Roofing
10. Gypsum Wallboard
11. Doors/Frames/Hardware-Supply
12. Doors & Hardware Installation
13. Glass & Glazing
14. VCT/Base/Carpet
15. Ceramic and Quarry Tile
16. Acoustical Ceiling Tile & Grid
17. Painting
18A. Aluminum Walkway Covers
18B. Chalkboards, Markerboards & Tackboards
18C. Toilet Partitions/Toilet Room Accessories/Fire
Protection Specialties
18D. Operable Wall Partitions
18E. Signage
18F. Projection Screens
19. Blinds
20. Elevators
21. Fire Protection
22. Plumbing
23. HVAC
24. Electrical

Bids will be delivered to Dave Lechner, The A.D. Morgan Corporation, 716 N. Renellie Drive, Tampa, FL
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A pre-bid meeting will be held on February 19, 2009
at Bowling Green Elementary School
4530 S. Church Avenue, Bowling Green, Florida 33834.

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Grant Balance Of $187,000


GREAT CATCH!


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Bowling Green City
Commission on Jan. 13 dis-
cussed amending an ordinance
to amend the unified land
development code that would
allow 20 homes on 5.3 acres
behind Wauchula State Bank.
The low income houses
would be one and two-bedroom
units plus a community build-
ing. This non-conventional
housing for adults 55 and over
would be a project of the
Hardee Housing Authority. The
land is zoned Residential-1.
The project was denied by the
city in July 2008.
Residents Dee Williams-Tatis
and Jim Kelly said the property
is subject to flooding.
Judith George said the project
would be built with a grant and
that Hardee County has 847


homeless people..
A motion was approved for
city manager Yvonne Kimball
and city attorney Gerald Buhr
to study the matter and make a
recommendation in the future.
Some commissioners were con-
cerned changing the land devel-
opment code could lead to other
non-conforming housing pro-
jects throughout the city.
Rev. Wendell Smith said
there was a need for affordable
housing for people 55 and over.
City manager Kimball said
the city has received a $1,500
grant to develop a city website,
which could be completed by
mid-2009.
Kimball said she is reviewing
an interlocal agreement with the
county for building code per-
mitting, inspection and enforce-
ment. The agreement is coming
up soon for renewal.


She said there is $487,000
left from a state recreation grant
for the city. If not used the city
must return the funds by
August.
Kimball said one contractor
has estimated it would cost
$14,750 to remove the old Pyatt
Park swimming pool and anoth-
er $21,645 to fill the area and
put in grass sod. There is also
an estimate of $45,825 to
design and build a handball
court and $68,628 for a tennis
court. The cost to remove the
pumphouse and sod the area
would be an estimated $7,240,
according to Spectrum Under-
ground Inc. of Sarasota.
Mayor Randy Mink said
Dorine Brummet at 2720 North
Bryan Ave. has a problem with
her water line pressure. Public
works supervisor Roy Briseno
will check out the problem.


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Community College in Decatur, Ala. The senior is the grandson of Greg and Jesusa
Guzman of Wauchula. His dad, Rick Guzman (in back) graduated from Hardee High in
1982 and was a baseball and football player here. Son Ricky has been the starting
catcher for the Oxford, Ala. team for the past three years. Also enjoying this step in his
career are his sister Sydney (left) and mom Penny (right). Anyone wanting to be in
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BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA .
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD -
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APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL
CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning................. 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening .................. 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .................7:30 p.m.

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
Ist 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 ......5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship .............6:30 p.m.,
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17 375-2253
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 ................ 1:00 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 De Predicacion ..........7:00 p.m.

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

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

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
S6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School ...................9:45 a.m. '
Morning Worship ................ 1:00 a.m.
Disciples Training..................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m.
wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m.


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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 Prcdicacion ........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 .... 11:00 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 CHURCII
4868 Keystone Ave. Linmestone
Coimm.
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service .................. 1:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship ..........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m.

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

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...........I fl00 a.m
Wednesday Ptayet.................. 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.
Englishg'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 CIIURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Pastor James Bland
Sunday School .....................9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .............1...1:00 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.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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


WAUCHULA


FLORIDA GOSPEL
511 W. Palmetto


767-0199

CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m.
Priesthood 11:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF WAUCHULA HILLS
(SPANISH)
615 Rainey Blvd.
257-3950
Sunday Bible Study ............10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 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 CHURCH
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)
5:45 p.m.
Church Orchestra Reh...........5:45 p.m.
Prayer Meeting.................... 6:00 p.m.
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 Youth 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 Cafe Opens........9-30 a.m.
Kids World Check-In for
Nursery-5th Grade Begins.. 10:15 a.m.
Pie-K Blast 10:45 a.m.
Kids World B.L.A.S.T
(K-5th) ..........10:45 a.m.
Worship Service. ............... 10:45 a.m.
WEDNESDAY:
Check-In begins for Nursery-5th
grade 6:15 p.m.
Classes for children ages PreK-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 a.m.
Morning Service ................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...... ...6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study ........................6:00 p.m .
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ......7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-4267
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.


223-5126 .,
Sunday Morning Worship ....11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 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.

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

IGLESIA COMUNIDAD
de fe Wauchula
322 Hanchey Rd. 773-0065
Sunday Service..................... 1:00 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 familiar y amigos y
Disfruta de La palabra de Dios
Doiningos ............................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 '-00 p.m.
Thursday Evening................7:30 pnm.
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 ............... 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 .................. 11:00 a.m.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCII
1999 State Road 64 East
.Sunday Sc6 dol ....... :.'..:.9:45 a.m.
MQrming.Sevice ........ A,-.M:00 a.m.
Church Training .................5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ................ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave.
767-0023
Morn. Worship ....... ........(1Ist & 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 .............1... 1:00 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 ................1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m.

PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
1" & 3"' Sun. Communion :. 10:00 a.m.
2'"' & 4"' Sun. Divine Worship......10:00
a.m.
Bible Study I1: 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 North 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 Sundays ........9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................I11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m.

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


'Peace ioer Growers

Wholesale Nursery

Donnis & Kathy Barber
Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470
RO. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL


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

ST. MICHAEL'S
CAITHOLIC 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 ................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m.

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

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

TABERNACLE OF
PRAISE & JOY
1507 MLK Avenue
Sunday School ........ .......... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 1:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ................ 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy.
& Child Train...........7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service............7:00 p.m.

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

WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd. ,
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m
Evening Worship .................7:30 p.m
Tuesday Prayer....... .........7:30 p.m
Thursday Worship................7:30 p.m
Saturday Worship ................7:30 p.m

WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ..............1....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 ....................10:30 a.m
Sunday Evening Service........6:00 p.m
Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m
Children Ministries for all Services.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

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



A flower is an educated wee
-Luther Burbar


ZOLFO SPRINGS

,--. CREWSVILLE BETIHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 c ille Road
Church 70-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..........11.....:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................. 7:00p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .............7:00 p.m.

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

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

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday School ..................... 10:00a.m.
Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...............7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST
CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds.
735-2524 773-0989
Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.
Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening 1:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet...,7:00 pm.

NEW VISION WORSHIP CENTER
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-
8586
Morning Worship ................0:00 a.m.
Children's Church..............10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ............7:00 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF
GOD FAITH TEMPLE
Oak Street
Sunday Worship .................. 0:00 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.

PRIMERA MISSION
BAUTISTA HISPANA
518 8th Ave. E.
Escuela Dominical ..............10:00 a.m.
Servicio del Domingo..........I11:00 a.m.
S7:00 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.
REALITYjRANCH
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. Hlwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School ................. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship..................I.1 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.
S Servicio de la Noche ............7:00 p.m.
n. Mierecoles Merienda ............6:00 p.m.
n. Servicio 8:00 p.m.
n. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ........5:00 p.m.


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF ZOLFO
320 E. 4th St. 73541200
Sunday School .................. .10:00 a.m.
n. 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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paper, candy...could it be Valentine's Day?
There are as many varieties of hearts as there are people..
Some have "big hearts," others are "soft-hearted." There are
those who "wear their hearts on their sleeve," and there are
"sweethearts."
Why not open your heart this Valentine's Day and have a
"heart to heart" with someone you care for? Share your heartfelt
sentiments. I
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February 12, 2009, The Herald-Advocate 3C


WES Announces Its 'Top Cat' Award Winners,


COURTESY PHOTOS
Several fourth graders were honored at Wauchula Elementary School with the Top Cat
award for the second nine-week term (front row, from left) Dianta Faulk, Juan Paniagua,
Abby Clark, Andrea Crawford, Areah Wilkins and Kaylee Hogenaer; (middle row) Holly
Brown, Amber Kilgore, Kailee Olmos, Angelica Soria, James Mcgee, Bryant Spurrier,
Hunter Scranton and Rajhay Clark; (back row) Jonatan Martinez, Montana Grice,
Morgan Crews, Haylee Albritton, Jarret Carlton, Gustabo Lopez and Hayden Lindsey.


Top Cats from the first grade include (front row, from left) Joel Desantiago, Andy Lopez,
Carolina Ramirez, Yamile Nunez, Alitzah Aleman, Damon Caraway and Adam Pazzaglia;
(middle row) Jhakiri Cheatham, Ayrica Baker, Jose Mota, Jaronda Terrell, Taylor.
Watkins, Griffin Clark and Blake Tinsley; (back row) Brandon Rimes, Crystal Cardoza,
Summer Bond, Hannah Brown, Weston Schraeder, Kaylan Birmingham and Damian
Hernandez; not pictured Honesty Sandoval and Jolie Brown.


Kindergarteners who showed good conduct the first nine weeks of school were (front
row, from left) Owen Schraeder, Joel Olivia, Michelle Patterson, Brittney Thomas,
"Cameron Kilpatrick, Vicky Lopez, Riana Sutton, Aniah Carlton and Makayla Banda
(middle row) Lucy Stone, Riley Justiss, Lindsey Garner, Kala Carmona, Christian
Montanez, Star Parker, Cole Hines and Bruce Baughman; (back row) Bjorn Olson,
Marcos Martinez, Maria Cardoza, Cameron Cantu, Abby Duke, Parker Sasser and Alexa
Scheipsmeier; not pictured Celine Cruz, Call Nguyenpnd Cheyanne Longoria.


Outstanding Pre-K students who received Top Cat honors were (front row, from left)
Merilla Sanchez, Kayla Gilmore, Davie Rodriguez and Isaias Munoz; (middle row)
Juan "Alec" Castillo, Yesenia Hernandez-Benitez, Jose Rivera Jr., Johana Ortiz-Diaz,
Reese Stone, Malachi Hines and Isaias Munoz; not pictured Robert 'Uacob" Garrison.


Standing tall were fifth graders who received Top Cat Awards (front row, from left) i
Sarah McClenithan, Savannah Aubry, Stephanie Narciso, Beatriz Macedo and Carly
Wadsworth; (middle row) Brenda Miramontes, Gloria Mejia, Brandon Dean, Kole
Robertson and Hannah Carlton; (back row) Morgan Evans, Jemela Moncillas, Hayden
Hawthorne, Rebeca Espinoza, Erick Montoya, Taylor Yates and William McClelland; not
pictured Josie Moore and Kelsie Earls.


Students from the second grade who make good grades were (front row, from left)
Julieanna Harrison, Riley Boyett, Josiah Mirabella, Aubrey Stark, Anahi Ramos, Aliyah
Bias and Valeria Lopez; (middle row) Victoria Salazar, Christian Brant, Joseph Long,
Tavon Faulk, Waylen Richardson, Hayley Thomas and Bryan Conrad; (back row) Eric
Miranda, Guillermo Velasco, Shelby Zeigler, Luis.iMartinez, Desiree Spiker, Sarah
Carlton, Conchita Torres and Bo Villarreal; not pictured Jerika Rimes.


Wauchula Elementary School Top Cats from the third grade include (front row, from
left) Cody Ellis, Jax Ullrich, Dora Cardoza, Mariela Miramontes, Adrian Deleon, Joel Lee
and Bridgette Conley; (middle row) Maria Paniagua, Jara Cummings, Ellie Palmer,
Alejandra Salgado, Rico Arana, Darwyn Howard, Emily Patarini and Sergio Delgado;
(back row) Gabriela Montoya, Nicholas Sellers, Gracie Albritton, Cheyenne Pratt, Nelsa
Sigin, Cameron Herrera and Jonathan Naranjo; not pictured Jessie Sconyers.


Standing together to receive the Top Cat Award were Jeremy Storts and Miguel
Gonzalez.







4C The Herald-Advocate, February 12, 2009


RECYCLED ROBOTS


Tee-Ball Tots Busy


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The 2009 Tee-Ball season is
well under way.
A look at several of the score-
books over the weekend shows
the Babes leading the three girls
teams in the Sweetees division,
followed by the Sweet Tarts and
the Peaches. Scores from all
games were not available at
press time.
In the boys Tee-Ball division,
there are seven teams, with
the Rapid Tech Scrapers
appearing to be at the top of the
pack with an undefeated 8-0
record. Following are the
Mosaic Dragons, Peace River
Electric Cooperative Inc.
(PRECo) Bees, Giovanni's


Rattlers, State Farm Lynx, Sea-
coast Aqua Sox and Country
Manor Diamond Jax.
On the leading Babes squad
are Erista Albritton, .Kaitlynn
Brandeberry, Sainantha Bri-
ones, Emma Eures, Trinity Her,
Renall Herrera, Baildigh Herr-
era, Mprvelous Lewis, Haven
Rimes, Emily Sheffield ,and
Sailor Ullrich.
On the leading Scrapers
squad are Elias Ramirez Jr.,
Colton Block, Caleb Block,
Kaden Bryan, Oscar DeLeon,
Steven Jackson, Dalton John-
son, Caleb Macias, Enima
McGuckin and Jake Stephens.
All the teams and players are
listed in another article in this
issue.


PHOTO BU Y JIM KELLY
The first-grade class of Jessica Huffman at Wauchula Elementary School recently took trash and recycled it into
items such as robots. Adults standing in back are tutor Debbie Thomas and teacher Huffman.


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Garden Dirt
By Joyce Butsch
Master Gardener


The recent cold weather did major damage to a lot of our gar-
dens. My large hibiscus shrubs were especially hard hit by the
freeze. Of course, some of them needed hard pruning. I had been
hesitating, but now Mother Nature has made the decision for me.
Other plantings have been damaged by the freezing weather,
however I'll wait and hope they come out from the bottom. D9n't
be too hasty to discard your weather-damaged plants.
The Current Garden
Garden centers are bursting with all colors and varieties of
bedding plants, and I've seen folks hauling out carts of lovely
plants. However, be sure you don't plant your tender annuals until
this cold snap is over. Only cool-season plants will withstand the
cold nights.
When selecting your bedding plants, choose those with strong
stems and lush foliage and buds just beginning to open. Look for
those just getting ready to bloom; pass up the ones in full bloom.
Blooms will take away from the plant becoming established.
When planting your potted plants, be sure to loosen and untan-
gle roots before placing in the planting hole. After planting, fertil-
ize with a 6-6-6 fertilizer and repeat on a monthly basis.
Toward the end of the month you\,can begin planting warm-
season vegetables such as beans, peljpers, corn, tomatoes and .,


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squash along with annual flowers. Roses should be pruned during
February to remove damaged canes and to improve all-over form.
After pruning, fertilize and apply fresh mulch. Roses should
bloom 8-9 weeks after pruning. Woody shrubs should also be fer-
tilized now.
The Blooming Garden
The white orchid tree is blooming across from the Methodist
Church at Seventh and Palmetto in Wauchula. Several varieties and
colors are available to the Florida gardener. Blooming times differ
with the variety, but the B. variegata, or Poor Man's Orchid, is the
most common and blooms from January through March. It loses its
leaves while blooming.
Hong Kong Orchid, Bauhinia blakeana, has fragrant rose-red
blooms that resemble the catleya orchid-like blooms. These trees
like full sun and grow 20-25 feet.
The Herb Garden
I purchased one pot of parsley at a local garden center, and the
pot contained six little parsley plants. I have divided these and I
now have a thriving bed 'of parsley planted in my herb garden.
Look for pots that have more than one plant and you can get a lot
more for your money.
My 2-year-old rosemary plant is doing well, and I've started
another plant from a cutting. I'll wait a few more weeks before set-
ting out my tender basil plants. Basil is a must for my homemade
salsa and pesto.
The Armchair Garden
Tired of wasting money on plants that don't grow well in your
garden'? Looking for Florida plants that will work well in your
yard's problem area? Wish you had' a shopping list of proven
plants for specific locations or uses?
"The Florida Gardener's Book of Lists" by Lois Chaplin and
Monica Brandies, 1998, Taylor Trade Publishing, is the book for
\ou
S- - Happy Gardening: -.
"All gardeners h\e in beunttul places because thevyrnake them
,.-" Joseph Joubert
Joyce Buisch is a master gardener and is a member of the Wau-
chula Garden Club, which meets the third- Wednesday of each
month at the Wauchula Woman's Club building.



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Wauchula, Florida 33873

HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS SEEK "HALL OF FAME" NOMINEES

Superintendent David Durastanti requests that members of the public submit names for potential
inductees into the Hardee County Schools Hall of Fame. Nominees should be people who have made
significant contributions to their professional fields and who have attended public school in Hardee
County.
Letters of nomination will be accepted through March 30, 2009. The letter should include the:
nominee's name and address (or address of the nearest living relative if the nominee is deceased)
the approximate dates of enrollment in Hardee County Schools
a description of the nominee's accomplishments
the name and address of the person or organization making the nomination.
Letters should be addressed to:,
Hardee County School Board
ATTENTION: Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 1678
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Persons previously nominated are kept on file for reconsideration each year.
There is no need to renominate anyone.
The program initiated in 1991 has recognized Mr. Merle L. Albritton, Mr. Shelley S. Boone, Mr.
John Burton, Governor Doyle E. Carlton, Sr., Dr. Leffie M. Carlton, Jr.. Dr. Leland F. Carlton, Mr. Jesse S.
Carter, Mrs. Exie Cathcart, Mrs. Catheryn McDonald Coker, Dr. Sylvia M. Collins, Mr. J.W. (Bill) Crews, Jr.,
Mr. MichaelCrews, Mr. Standish L. Crews, Mr. Joe L. Davis, Brig. Gen. Frederick H. Essig, Mr. W. Curtis
Ezelle, Colonel John Cecil Fralish, Mr. Charles Frazier, Mrs. Annie W. Hart, Dr. Harold E. Henderson, Miss
Valda E. Long, Mr. John W. Maddox, Col. Donell Matthews, Mr. Tom McEwen, Col. William Moran, Mr.
Lawrence A. Roberts, Mr. Bartley Sapp, Mr. L. M. Shackelford, Miss Ruth V. Southerland, Mr. Leon T.
Stephens, Mrs. Myrtie W. Strickland, Mr. Dunning Terrell, and Reverend R. Perry Tomlinson
The recipients will be inducted at the Senior Honors Banquet where Hardee Senior High School's
graduating seniors with a 3.50 grade point average or higher are recognized for their accomplishments.
The seniors and their parents will be guests of Mosaic and the Hardee County Education Foundation.
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Co~uthoue Reort


COUNTY COURT
The following marriage
licenses sere issued recently in
the office of the county court:
Ciprian6 Flores-Romero, 34,
Wauchula, and Martha Vela-
Diaz, 37, Mulberry.
James Ronald Monnin, 27,
Bowling Green, and Christina
Louise Detwiler, 22, Bowling
Green.
Juan Gutierrez, 27, Bowling'
Green, and Daniela Robles, 23,
Bowling Green.
Robert B. Prior Jr., 66,
Pensacola, and Mariah Hill
Roberts, 65, Pensacola.
James Edward Carlton Jr.,
35, Wauchula, and Erika
Rashida Lee, 31, Wauchula.
William Dale Carroll, 32,
Ona, and Monica Marie
Castillo, 26, Ona.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recent-
ly by the county judge:
Samuel L. Delatorre vs.
Marcellina Martinez, stipulated
agreement approved by court.
Adventist Health System
vs. Walter Wilson, stipulated
agreement approved by court.
Unifund CCR Partners GP'
vs. John Sinclair, default judg-
ment.
Azalea Apartments- vs.
Gladys Gaines, order for tenant
removal.
Carolina M. Luna vs. Benito
Esquivel, judgment.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs.
William Mong, voluntary dis-
missal.
Atlantic Credit and Finance


Inc. as trustee vs.
judgment.
Erin Capital
LLC vs. Benny
Lisa H. Creasey,
rent.


Dana Abbott,.

Management
Creasey and
default judg-


The following misde-
meanor cases were disposed
of recently in county court.
Courtney Grice, shoplifting,
28 days in jail with credit for
time served (CTS), $325 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 cost of pros-
Secution (COP).
Steven Clyde Hogue, disor-
derly intoxication, $325 fine
and court costs, $100 'public
defender fees, $50 COP.
Betty Pirie Israel, retail theft,
adjudication withheld, proba-
tion six months, $325 fine and.
court costs, $100 public defend-
er fees, $50 COP, 20 hours
community service.
Vito Lara, petit theft, $325
fine and court costs, $100 pub-
lic defender fees, $50 COP.
Erika Lee, domestic assault
and culpable negligence, trans-
ferred to pretrial diversionary
program.


Alfredo Ramirez Ramirez,
domestic battery and giving a
false identification to law en-.
forcement officers, $677 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 COP; two
counts domestic battery, not
'prosecuted.
Michael Dean Roberts, do-
mestic battery, not prosecuted,
released to Holmes County.
Wallace Ray Keeton II, tres-
pass, $325 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees,.$50
COP.
Guadalupe Maldonado, two
counts petit theft' and criminal
mischief, probation one year,
ATF class, drug abuse evalua-
tion/treatment, random search
and seizure, $325 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender
fees, $50 COP, $50 investiga-
tive costs; battery, not prosecut-
'ed.
Rashay Renard Melton, loi-
tering/prowling, 50 days CTS,
$325 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $50 COP,
$50 investigative costs; resist-
ing arrest without violence, not
prosecuted.
Celeste Powell, criminal mis-.
chief and' assault on person
over 65, guilty on first count,
adjudication withheld on sec-
ond count. $325 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender
fees, $50 COP. $20 restitution.
Martha Faulk, domestic
assault, not prosecuted.
Ashley Timmons, battery,
not prosecuted.

The following criminal
traffic cases were disposed of
recently in county court.
Dispositions are based on
Florida Statutes, driving
record and facts concerning
the case.
Erica Denise Alvarez, dri-
ving while license suspended
(DWLS) and possession of sus-
pended license, probation six
months, $340 fine and court
costs, $100 COP.
Fernarido Avina, DWLS,
estreatedi bond.
Lester: Elbertson, DUI, pro-
bation 12 months, license sus-
pended six months, tag
impound 10 days, DUI school,
evaluation/treatment, $913 fine
and court costs, $50 COP, 50'
hours community service.
Elijah McClellan Jr., DWLS,
adjudication withheld, pro-
duced valid license, $195 court
costs, $50 COP.
Jessie Sanchez Monroe,
DWLS, adjudication withheld,
probation six months, $340 fine
and court costs, $50 COP.
Wayne Vurry 1fine, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, $195
court costs, $50 COP.
Estella Rodriguez Valdez,


PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency will hold a
PUBLIC HEARING on
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in the BCC Board Room
412 West Orange St., Courthouse Annex
Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for the following request:
Agenda No.
09-05
Popash LLC by and through the Authorized Representative re-
quests approval of a Special Exception to constructloperate a
9,000-10,000-sq-ft warehouselagricultural repairigrove services build-
ing on 6.71+1-acres zoned A-1 (Agriculture) in the Agriculture Future
Land Use District
On or abt E side of St Rd 64 East at the intersection of
Merle Langford Rd & St Rd 64East
18 34 26 0000 04020 0000
6.71MOL ac That part of N1/2 of NE1/4 of SW114 E of SR64 R/W
S18. T34S. R26E

Mike S. Thompson, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board


PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a
PUBLIC HEARING on
Thursday, MARCH 19, 2009, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
to receive a recommendation from the Planning/Zoning Board and to
receive public input for
Agenda No. 09-05
All Public Hearings to be held in BCC Board Room, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex, 412 W Orange St., Wauchula, FL

Dale Johnson, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to
make special arrangements should contact the Planning/Development
Department at least two (2) working days prior to the PIZ public
hearing. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact the County
Manager's office at least two (2) working days prior to the BCC public
hearing. This Public Notice Is published in accordance with the Hardee
County Unified Land Development Code. Copies of the documents
relating to these proposals are available for public inspection during
weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at the
Planning/Development Department, 110 S. 9th Ave., Wauchula, Florida.
All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and
material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded,
anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will
need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings
Is made by a court reporter. 02;12,19c


DWLS, adjudication withheld, ,-Alexander Rafael Valverde and
$195 court costs, $50 COP, Nilda Cadenas, voluntary dis-
Roberto Busto Trejo, failure[": missal.
to appear in court, $340 fine .. Anastacio Macias III vs.
and court costs, $50 COP. .Marijane Macias, voluntary dis-
Darryl Renard Kennon, missal of temporary injunction
DWLS, adjudication withheld, for protection.
probation 12 months, $340 fine Rebecca McCoy and DOR
and court costs, $100 public 'vs. Terry L. Keller, order on
defender fees, $50 COP. amending child support.
Jose L. Martinez, DWLS and Lisa Schrader and Ralph,
failure to change address on Schrader, amended divorce
registration, adjudicated guilty order.
on first charge, adjudication Sandra Louise Chestnut and
withheld on second, probation Jesse James Chestnut, modifi-
six months on each charge, con- cation of child support.
secutive, $340 fine and court Kerry Sue Schontag vs.
costs, $100 public defender Steven Dwayne Schontag, vol-
'fees, $50 COP, 50 hours com- 'untary dismissal of temporary
munity service, injunction for protection.
Manuel DeJesus Soto, Delores Balmares vs. Jer-
refusal to sign citation, 21 days. maine L. Harris, voluntary dis-
CTS, $340 fine and court costs, missal of temporary injunction
$100 public defender fees, $50. for protection.
'COP. David McKinzie vs. State of
Florida, inmate petition for.
CIRCUIT COURT review denied.
The following civil actions Charles Scarrabba vs. Walter
were filed recently in the A. McNeil and the state De-
office of the circuit court: apartment of Correction, inmate
Illinois National Insurance petition for review denied.
Co. vs. Thomas Clark Braddock Suncoast Schools Federal
and Charlotte Ann Braddock, Credit Union vs. Scott G. Bond,
damages. judgment.
Gwendolyn Hall and Johnnie Gloria M. Castillo and DOR
Hall vs. Winter Haven Hospital, vs. Zenia Y. Colon, child sup-
damages negligence, port order.
Rosanne Garcia vs. Rosa James L. Viall and Rosalind
Coronado, petition for injunc- M. Viall, divorce.
tion for protection. Dustin Skita vs. Sarah
Raymond Garcia vs. Rosa Starratt, order.
,Coronado, petition for injunc- Jessie Reyna vs. Melanie
tion for protection. Smith, order on child support.


Wayne Crosby Sr. vs.
Tommy Redding, petition for
injunction for protection.
The Bank of New York
Mellon vs. Jose G. Garcia,
Sophia Garcia et al, petition for
foreclose mortgage.
Wells Fargo Bank NA vs.
Johnny R. Goodwin, Linda
Goodwin et al, petition to fore-
close mortgage.
Deutsche Bank National
Trust as trustee vs. Nola Denise
Gordon et al, petition to fore-
close mortgage.
Branch Banking and Trust
Co. vs. Ricardo J. Perez, peti-
.tion to foreclose mortgage.
Wauchula State Bank vs.
Arlie Woryn Kersey Jr., Marsha
Ann Kersey et al, contract
indebtedness.
Goldie Browning and the
state Department of Revenue
vs. William Browning, inter-
state petition for child support.
Stephanie D. Murphy and
Robert A. Murphy Jr., divorce.
Shona Marie Tucker vs. John
Kendall Prestwood, petition for
injunction for protection.
Kayla Herrera and DOR vs.
Benjamin Herrera, petition for
child support.

The following decisions on
civil cases pending in the cir-
cuit court were handed down
recently by the circuit court
judge:
Maria Elena Domingo de
Lopez and Mario Lopez-
Tomaz, divorce.
Wauchula State Bank vs.


Court-ordered certificates
of child support delinquency
were filed recently in the
office of the circuit court clerk
in the following cases:
Angela K. Moore vs. Joel F.
Moore.
Irene Jones vs. Oliver L.
Everett.
Joanie Valdez vs. Javier
Garcia.
Eudelia F. Martinez vs.
Jessica P. Valdez.
Amber Price vs. Joe S. Lopez
Jr.
Jena M. Ice vs. Scott Ice.
Daisy K. Richardson vs.
Timmy J. King.
Barbara M. Casey vs.
Katherine Warren.
Olga Martinez vs. Nicholas
Mendoza III.
Regina Ward vs. Myron L.
Refoure Jr.


Sonya L. Gonzales vs.
Myron L. Refoure Jr.
Helen V. Morris vs. Bruce F.
Beaver.
Guadalupe Sanchez vs.-
Juan R. Sanchez Jr.
Maria D. DeLira vs. Manuel
Rios.
Sherri Olson vs. Terry L.
Franko.
Kayla L. Granger vs. Tony
Cantu.
Mary M. Madison vs. Frank
J. Romeo III.
Lori J. Gagnon vs. Elias
Torres.
Anastacio Macias III vs.
Marijane R. Macias.
Amber K. Lee vs. Joshua S.
Walters.
Leeza J. Albritton vs. Jason
L. Harabarugh.
Donna L. Roberts vs. Bruce
W. Baughman Sr.
Alana B. Ayala vs. Ralph .
Johnson Jr.

The following felony crimi-
nal cases were disposed 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.
Leroy James Abram, posses-
sion of cocaine, adjudication
withheld, two years drug.
offender probation, evalua-'
tion/treatment, warrantless
search and seizure, random,
drug screens, $520 fine and,
court costs, $200 public defend-.
er fees, $100 COP, 100 hours
community service; grand theft
auto amended to trespassing
.-on structure or conveyance,:
time served; possession of mar-
ijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia, not prosecuted.
Mark Leonard Clark, viola-
tion of probation (original.
charges two counts burglary of
dwelling and grand theft), vio-
lation affidavit withdrawn,
resume probation with same
conditions.
Christopher Hernandez, two
counts battery on a law enforce-
ment officer and resisting an
officer with violence, 30 days


CTS, probation two years, $520
fine and court costs, $350 pub-
lic defender fees, $100 COP.,
Eston Thomas Kers.ey, viola-
tion of probation (original
charge felon DUI with serious
bodily injury), violation affi-
davit withdrawn, resume proba- '.
tion with same conditions.,*
John Alexander O'Bryan,
grand theft, adjudication with-
held, probation 18 months, sub-
stance abuse and mental health '-
evaluation/treatment, $520 fine
and court costs, $100 COP,
$400 restitution.
Dewayne Patrick Royce
felony driving while license
suspended and resisting arrest
without violence, probation two
years, $520 fine and court costs,
$350 public defender fees, $100
COP, 100 hours community ser-
vice.
Darrell Ellis, theft of sales
tax, adjudication withheld, pro-
bation five years, $520 fine and
court costs, $100' COP,
:$20,658.09 restitution.

The following real estate
transactions of $10,000 or
-more were filed recently in'
"the office of the clerk of court:
Countrywide Home Loans
Inc. to Wesley B. and Sherry'..
Smith, $128,000.
Noey A. Flores and Steven
.M. Carpenter to Norma Dagog-
liano, $18,500.
HSBC Bank USA National
Association as trustee to Rene
Tamayo and Elizabeth Rivera,
$88,900.
Abdon and Ofelia Rivera to
RafikAhmad Abdelhalim,
$105,000.
FL Land Partners LLC to
Rafael Gomez and Myriam
Matias, $45.000.


WEATHER WARNING SIREN TEST

The City of Wauchula is committed to protection of its residents; therefore we have up-
dated the City's weather warning siren. We will be conducting a test of the system on
Thursday, February 19th at 12 o'clock Noon for one full minute. Residents are encour-
aged to inform family and friends of the test and to take the opportunity to review your
household severe weather plan. Due to the history of tornados in Central Florida we
encourage each of our citizens to be aware of the danger that these storms can cause.

If you hear the siren at any other time, and there has not been an advance test date noti-
fication such as this, you should assume that an actual weather emergency is in progress
and seek shelter immediately. The siren will continue to sound in 30-second blasts until
the danger has passed.
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STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND

HARDEE COUNTY

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

IN COMPLIANCE

DOCKET NO. 08-2-NOI-2501-(A)-(I) AND

08-CIE1-NOI-2501-(A)-(I)
The Department gives notice of its intent to find the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Hardee County,
adopted by Ordinance Nos. 2008-09, 2008-13, 2008-14, 2008-17 and 2009-01 on December 4 2008, IN COMPLIANCE,
pursuant to Sections 163.3184, 163.3187 and 163.3189, F.S.
The adopted Hardee County Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the Department's Objections, Recommenda-
tions and Comments Report, (if any), are available for public inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holi-
days; during normal business hours, at the Hardee County Planning Directors Office, 110 South Ninth Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida 33873.
Any affected person, as defined in Section 163.3184, F.S., has a right to petition for an administrative hearing to chal-
lenge the proposed agency determination that the Amendment to the Hardee County Comprehensive Plan is In
Compliance, as defined in Subsection 163.3184(1), F.S. The petition must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after pub-
lication of this notice, and must include all of the information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C.
The petition must be filed with the Agency Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, and a copy mailed or delivered to the local government. Failure to timely file a petition
shall constitute a waiver of any right to request an administrative proceeding as a petitioner under Sections 120.569 and
120.57, F.S. If a petition is filed, the purpose of the administrative hearing will be to present evidence and testimony and
forward a recommended order to the Department. If no petition is filed, this Notice of Intent shall become final agency
action.
If a petition is filed, other affected persons may petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding. A petition for inter-
vention must be filed at least twenty (20) days before the final hearing and must include all of the information and con-
tents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. A petition for leave to intervene shall be filed at the Division of
Administrative Hearings, Department of Management Services, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
3060. Failure to petition to intervene within the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such a person hasi
to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to participate in the administrative hearing. *"
After an administrative hearing petition is timely filed, mediation is available pursuant to Sub-section 163.3189(3)(a),
F.S., to any affected person who is made a party to the proceeding by filing that request with the administrative law judge
assigned by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The choice of mediation shall not affect a party's right to an admin-
istrative hearing.

-s- Mike McDaniel, Chief
Office of Comprehensive Planning
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahasee, Florida 32399-2100
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Crystal Lak
By Joyce
Welcome back to Betty and
Bud Gorski. It is good to see
them.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
A memorial service will be
held Sunday for Carl Stromme
at the Crystal Lake Clubhouse
from 2 to 4 p.m. All area resi-
dents who knew Carl are wel-
come to attend.

DESSERT & FASHION
SHOW
On Feb. 2, 137 ladies attend-
ed the third annual Dessert &
Fashion Show. All money will
be donated to breast cancer.
Seven breast-cancer survivors
were recognized and presented
with pink carnations.
Door prizes were won by
! Donna Prillmayer, Linda Dur-
ham, Janet Perron, Pennie Ken-
dorski, Dora Morgan, Bernice
English, Bonnie Smeltzer,
Mary Stewart, Sally McAfee,
Pat Fisher, Anita Albert, Rosalie
Folnsbee and Beth Collins.
Anita Albert played the piano
during the fashion show.'
Sandra Moore from the office,
Sylvia Baker, Carolyn Gordon
and Linda Lockett donated door
prizes.'

DANCES
Saturday is the Valentine's
Dance starting at 8 p.m., with
music provided by Pete and
Lisa Ruana. Get your king or
queen of hearts and come join
the party.

COFFEE KLATCH
Jerry and Barb Koehne were
tho hsts on Feb. 4, with help
from Kay and Beecher Dale. J.
Stahl led the U.S. Pledge, I led
the Canadian Pledge and Lee
Roy Behymer led the prayer.
The 50/50 winners were
Rudy and Sandy Lapp, J. and
Marie Stahl, Dick and Fran
Robinson and Don and Judy
Ahearn.

'CASINO BUS TRIP
I don't think Sandy Lapp will
forget her birthday on Jan. 29


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Taylor
for a while. Sandy had arrang-'
ed a bus trip to a casino to leave
at 3:15. When the bus did not
arrive by 3:45, Sandy found out
that a bus had not been sched-
uled to pick everyone up.
Hasty arrangements were made
and the bus finally did come.
When the bus arrived at the
casino, the driver could not get
the door open. Everyone had to
sit on the bus for 25 minutes
until he could get the door open.
Consequently, the casino had to
hold up the start of bingo while
the bingo players got their
cards. It was intermission be-
fore everyone playing bingo got
somewhat organized. Because
of the delay, the intermission
was only 15 minutes and some
were late getting back to their
seats or some did not have time
to eat.
On the way home, a transport
driver almost put the bus in the
ditch as he was in the center of
the road on a curve. The only
person who had a good day was
Sylvia Baker, as she won at
bingo.

BINGO
On Jan. 30, Lois Summers
won the large jackpot and
Margaret Hayes and Jean
Sweilowski split the small jack-
pot. Ivan Perron won the large
jackpot on Feb. 2 and Marie
Oaks and Lois Summers split
the small.

SCORES
Bocce Ball, Jan. 28: The Red,
Chartreuse and Beige teams are
all tied in first place.
Men's Golf, Jan. 29: Win-
ners were Ron Lapier, L. Cahill,
B. Prillmayer and G. Hunt.
Ladies Golf, Jan. 29: Nancy
Morrison and Nancy Ellman
tied for first place.
Shuffling, Feb. 3: Three-
game winners were Charlene
Baker, Dale Baker, Joy Beck-
ley, Jan Brinker, Wally Colt-
man, Anne Defreitas, Bernice
English, Lorraine Howerter,
Barb Kramer, Karl Kuntze and
Dick Robinson.


On November 28, 1929, Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals
celebrated Thanksgiving by scoring all 40 points (6 touch-
downs, 4 points after) In the team's 40-6 win.


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Pioneer Cre(
By Edna Bell &

CHAPEL
We had 193 partake of Com-
munion, with Tom and Jeanne
Ricard and Wayne and Lyhne
Shick as the servers accompa-
nied by Ruth Brown playing the
dulcimer. The welcoming pray-
er was done by Tess Fullerton
and the choir sang "Fill My
Cup," directed by Sandy Feeser
and accompanied by Cheryl
Conkle.
Caring People Ministries'
will be coming on Sunday,
March 8, to share testimonies.
If you've never heard these sto-
ries, it will be beneficial to
* understand who our funds from
chapel help during these diffi-
cult times in these young
women's lives.

COFFEE'
Herb and Edna Bell and their'
volunteers served doughnuts'
and coffee to over 200 resi-


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Reggie DeSmet

dents, with Dee from the post'
office to tell us the updated in-
formation to get our mail sent
home. There will no longer be
papers to fill out; it will be done
over the Internet with charge
cards needed to pay the $1 fee.
Of course if you don't have a;
computer, then a trip to the post.
office will be needed to have'
them fill out the proper paper,
work.
Our cruisers left on Thursday
of last week, Frank Feeser
dressed in coconuts and a grass
skirt getting in the groove for
Hawaii.
We also were graced with
Bob and Cheryl Conkle dressed
in "Hee-Haw" attire, to repre-
sent the fun to be had at the
Ohio and Tennessee picnic on
.Saturday, March 7.

SPOTLIGHT
Keith and Sheila Banister


SKP Resort News
By Robert Miller


We'd like to introduce our
SKP Resort to Hardee County.
We're a private co-op park on
SR 64, east of Zolfo Springs.
We are part of the SKPs
(Escapees), which is a nation-
wide recreational vehicle club.
Our co-op was built by mem-
bers 20 years ago. It has been
transformed from a pasture
with nothing on it but some
swampy areas to the beautiful
park that it is today. The
premise back then was that the
work would be done by the
members, and that is still our
philosophy.
We have 127 sites, each
being leased by an SKP mem-
ber. We do rent sites to other
visiting SKP members if the
owner is not on site.
Our members are active in
many ares of Hardee County.
We have volunteers at Florida
Hospital and the local animal
preserves. Others support dif-
ferent charitable organizations
both in and out of Hardee
County, such as the Elks,
Moose, Eagles, Veterans of


Foreign Wars, Masons, Habitat
for Humanity and more.
Vera Greene has been
involved in working on the
annual "Story of Jesus" passion
play by doing makeup for the
actors for the past 17 years.
During the Christmas season,
we've raised money and food
supplies to donate to the Hardee
Food Bank and St. Michael's
Food Pantry. Also during
Christmastime, we work with
Hardee County Christmas for'
Needy Children in purchasing
gifts for over 40 children each
year.
Our members attend many of
the local churches and some are
very active in the church func-
tions.
As you pass that sign on SR
64 that says SKP Resort and
wonder who lives there, we
hope this helps to introduce us.
Some of us reside here perma-
nently and the rest are "snow-
birds" spending just the winter
months here. We all enjoy being
your neighbors in Hardee
County.


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Little Charlie Creek RV News
By Linda Snowden & Jean Sian


We may be plagued by cold
weather, but we have the
warmth of our friends here at
the park to help keep us warm.
Will someone please turn up the
heat!

EVENTS
About 14 people left on Sun-
day the 8th for a fabulous get-
away to Key West.
The 50/50 winners at the
Thursday Jam Session were
Chuck Synder, Linda LeFevre,
Mae Banks and Lorraine Gui-'
mond.
At Monday morning coffee,
the 50/50 drawings were won
by Ben Coffman, Frances Han-
nah, Pat Barlett, Don Austin
and Frances Hannah.

BINGO
Friday winners were: Special
bingo first-line winner, Shirley
Spence; completion of the dia-
gram, John Grigsby, Maxine
Jenkins and Glenna Tuttle; final
bingo, each winning a whop-
ping $1.50, Shirley Carpenter,
Bonnie Edwards, Elaine Jones,
'Jerry Mustaine, Dot Reynolds
and Marcia Zander; around the
free spot, May Nishamura; and
the coverall was won by Dot
Reynolds.
Monday winners were: spe-
cial bingo, Rosemary Eastman;
completion of the diagram, Liz
Noody and Janet Spears; final
bingo Claire Ardry; around the
free spot, Mona Hoskins, Mau-


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rice Dionne and Bob Fallows;
coverall, Garry Fingler.

EUCHRE
Tuesday winners were: first,
Wilf Lundquist; second, Elaine
Jones; third, Janet Spears;
fourth, Don Jones; fifth, a tie
between Dennis ,Mullins and
Mike Kaiser; floating dollar,
Mike Kaiser; and booby prize,
Irene Lundquist.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Today (Thursday) there will
be a rug-weaving class in the
rec hall at 10 a.m.
Saturday will be a busy day
with the pancake breakfast
in the morning and at 7 p.m.
the Valentine's Day Dance.
Guys, don't forget to order the
roses!
Sunday evening, Arling &
Friends will entertain us with
gospel music in the rec hall at 7.
Tuesday will be a spaghetti
dinner at 5 for $3.50, followed
by euchre at 7.
Watch for the sale of raffle
tickets. The drawing will be
held at the park barbecue on
Feb. 21. Tickets are $1 each or
six for $5. First prize will be a .
$100 coupon toward lot rent
next year and second prize will
be an afghan made and donated
by Ruth Terlesky.
Sign up for the fishing trip on
the 18th, and while the guys are
fishing the women are having a
Ladies Day Out.'


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Montry Thompson


JUDGES
JANE LONG PIONEER PARK DAYS DIRECTOR
NICK SUDZINA COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR IOTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
SUSAN W. ROBERTS CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR IOTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND
EIGHTH-GENERATION FLOIDIAN


'. PIONEER PARK DAYS



( COYER 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.


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come to us from St. Mary's,
Ontario. They have a combined'
family of four children and five
grandchildren, with one on the
way.
They came to our park four:
.years ago when trying to find ai
place for Sheila's father to rent,'
coming from Wagon Wheel at |
the time. While searching they
discovered Pioneer Creek, with;
the residents being so friendly;
and helpful they decided this
would be the park for her father.
and for them.
Keith is always ready to lend
a helping hand, thus being a
good neighbor. Sheila likes to
play cards, loves to read and be
with friends. They both are co-
chairs of the coffee hour with


Herb and Edna Bell, working'
with the snack breakfast every
other week and helping with the
Sunday jam sessions' every
other week.
Such a great couple to know,
willing to help with anything
and they make it fun .while
helping.
i They had' a visitor last week,
'called Flat Stanley. He is a
paper boy, sent to them from'a
grandchild'from home, and they
take Flat Stanley everywhere
and then they'll write an article
about his trip to Florida and
being at Pioneer Creek. Then
they'll send him and the article
home to be shared at school.
We had fun at the block party
with him!





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Hardee County Fair
2009
Schedule of Events


Saturday, February 14, 2009
Miss Hardee County Pageant
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Kindergarten Pageant


Monday, February 16, 2009
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Rabbit Show
Dairy Show
Grooming Contest
Junior Miss Pageant
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dollar Night All Rides a $1.00
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Poultry Showmanship
Swine Show
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Children's Day
(All Children-High School & Under Admitted Free)
Armbands 3:00-Closing $15.00
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Breeding & Heifer Show
Steer(Show
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Merchants Day $20.00 Armbands 5:00-11:00 ($5.00 Discount Coupon Available)
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Farm Credit Livestock Buyers Dinner Civic Center
FFA & 4-H Livestock Sale Arena


Friday, February 20, 2009
Madness till Midnight
(Admission Free With Purchase of Armband $20.00 after 8:00 pm)
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Prince & Princess Pageant
Ranch Rodeo
Wild Cow Milking, Bull Riding, Team Sorting, Barrel Racing,
Old Timers Roping, Calf Doctoring, Mutton Busting (6 & Under)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Armband Day (Available on Midway)
12:00-5:00 $17.00 6:00-Closing $20.00
Gates Open
Midway Opens
Little Miss Hardee County Pageant
Mexican Band
Mexican Bull Riding, Mutton Busting (6 & under)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Last Blast $15.00 Armband
Midway Opens (No Gate Admission Charge)


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