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N ev F tVU Nt ;'V (I tl fI'; ~ ;e 4A Have A Cherry Christmas! Page 10B Yellow Jacket, BHS/IB Newspaper In this issue The Polk Cunty Democrat Vol. 75, No. 32 Bartow, Florida 33830 www.polkcountydemocrat.com Democrat Two Sections, 28 Pages City, Fire Union Reach Agreement; Police, General Employee Pacts Remain Deadlocked THURSDAY December 15, 2005 Copyright 2005 Frisbie Publishing Co., Inc. By S. L. FRISBIE, IV Publisher Bartow's fire department union reached agreement with the city on a new labor contract on Wednesday, but the city remains at impasse with both the police union and the general employees union. The city has offered a three percent pay raise for all three unions, effective Jan. 3. Pay is not the primary stum- bling block. The general employees union con- tract will go to the city commission Monday night for a decision by commis- sioners. Local 1010 of the AFL-CIO opted to bypass a special master and plead its case directly to the commis- sion. The main point of disagreement is the union's request for city employees to be able to take employment complaints to city commissioners. The existing union contract requires employees to deal with the city manager or his designee on all items covered by .the contract. Because of the deadlock on that issue, the city and the union have not reached agreement on any other issues, City Mgr. Joseph J. DeLegge said. The city also wants to change the way that overtime would be calculated. At present, vacation, holidays, and sick leave are considered as hours worked, which means that if an employ- ee works 40 hours in addition to a holi- day, he is paid eight hours of overtime for the holiday. The city wants to pay vacation, holi- days, and sick leave at straight time. That is the policy already in the fire- fighters contract, DeLegge said. Agreement was reached on Wednesday with negotiators for Teamsters Local 79, which represents firefighters. The contract is for two years, with pay raises of three percent per year for probationary employees, lieutenants, and firefighters who have reached the top of the pay scale. Firefighters who are entitled to step increases of more than three percent would get their step increases instead of the three percent raises. That contract still is subject to ratifi- cation by the union members, and will not be submitted to the commission until the membership takes its vote. The city and the West Central Florida Police Benevolent Assn. union, representing Bartow police officers, are at impasse, deadlocked on the issue of disciplinary procedures. On Wednesday, DeLegge authorized the city's chief negotiator to offer to reopen negotiations on that issue if union negotiators will return to the bar- gaining table. Under the existing contract, the city manager is the hearing officer on griev- ance issues, and if the union is not sat- isfied, the issue goes to arbitrator. The arbitrator decides if there is a basis for discipline, and may further decide if the disciplinary penalty was appropriate. His decision is binding. The city wants to limit the arbitrator to deciding if the discipline was for just cause, but not to have the authority decide if the discipline given was appro- priate. That means that if the arbitrator found that there was. a basis for disci- plinary action, the city manager's deci- sion would stand. The city has offered to reopen discus- sions on that point. The union wants officers to receive take-home cars, phased in over a two- year period, with permission to drive them within a 15-mile radius of Bartow. The city has rejected take-home cars. The city has offered a three percent pay raise each year in a two-year con- tract. Agreement has not been reached on the pay issue. The city is negotiating with the police union on the same overtime issue as the general employees union. In an unprecedented move, the police union made a mass mailing to Bartowans, claiming that Bartow police salaries are lower than other law enforcement agencies in the county. DeLegge said that the union's figures are misleading, in that they don't include standby pay, call-out pay, pay for time spent in court, pay for private security work scheduled through the police department, or other elements of the pay plan. Zoning Board Deadlocks On Reduced Density Offer On E.F. Griffin Road By S. L. FRISBIE, IV Publisher Bartow zoning board members deadlocked 2-to-2 on whether or not to recommend approval of a Lakeland developer's proposal to further reduce the density of a proposed subdivision on E.F. Griffin Road. Two members voted Monday night.,to approve the application by Duane McQuillen to reduce the density of his development to 41 homes on 24.2 acres, or about 1.7 units per acre. Two other members sided with neighbors who said that the city should hold out for Rural Estate- 1 zoning, allowing only one house per acre. The fifth board member declared a conflict of interest and did not vote. As a result, said Zoning Board Chm. Michael J. Marchman, McQuillen's application will go to the city commission without a recommendation from the board. A public hearing on the zoning ordinance will held at the com- mission's meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m., Planning Dir. Robert Wiegers said. It was the most recent skir- mish in a running battle on hous- ing density on E.F. Griffin Road and other presently rural areas that have been annexed into the city limits. Marchman and Zoning Board Members Bo Raulerson and Drew Guffey have generally come down on the side of low density devel- opment, while Board Members Susan Brewer and Gail Schreiber have argued for higher density development, saying it produces more revenue per home for city government. The split on Monday night's vote saw Schreiber and Mrs. Brewer voting to approve the development, Raulerson and Marchman voting against it. Guffey declared a conflict of inter- est and did not vote. McQuillen initially applied to put 58 homes in his gated subdi- vision on the west side of E.F. Griffin Road, about a mile-and-a- quarter north of Lyle Parkway. The zoning board voted against that application, and on Nov. 7, the city commission voted to approve it after McQuillen agreed to reduce the number of homes to 48 and to raise his development standards from R-1- B to R-1-2A. But in voting to pass the ordinance on first reading, the commission asked the zoning board to take another look at McQuillen's development before the commission took a final vote. At Monday night's hearing before the zoning board, Tim Campbell, attorney for McQuillen, said his client pro- posed to further reduce the devel- opment to 41 homes, and to increase the development stan- dard to R-1-3A, which requires lots at least 110 feet wide and a total lot size of at least 12,000 square feet, and homes with at least 2,000 feet of living area. The homes proposed by McQuillen would sell in the range of $350,000 to $450,000, he said. "I think it's exactly what you're looking for," Campbell added. Sam Thomas, the first person to speak against approval, said that the city commission estab- lished Rural Estate zoning for low density residential development, and that most of the land on E.F. Griffin Road already has been zoned for the highest density sin- gle-family residential zoning in the city code, R-1, which allows homes on 70-foot lots. He said he has heard of plans for a subdivision of one-acre lots on E.F. Griffin Road, and encour- aged the board to insist on more low density development. Scott Hammer, who lives next to McQuillen's proposed develop- ment, said the surrounding area presently is agricultural. "Mr. McQuillen is trying to meet us halfway," he said. "I haven't seen that before. I appre- ciate that. "What is important is what the citizens of Bartow want." He said that Lakeland and most other cities lack the oak- lined streets that are found in Bartow. He said the city "called in Dr. Development" as its consultant on housing densities. He said that Augie Fragala, the consultant selected by the city staff, told the commission that "County Road 540-A looks good." (See Page 10A Col. 1) BEING SANTA TO A SENIOR involves miles of gift wrap, yards of ribbon and tape and thousands of donations. On Friday, Dec. 9, community vol- unteers (above) and high school students from / the Transition Program at the University of South Florida joined Home Instead Senior SCare staff to wrap and prepare gifts for more than 500 seniors. Donations were collected through giving trees at area locations such as Crispers, T'Zers hair salon, the Polk Tax Collector's office and r USF. Next year, the goal is to reach 1,000 Seniors with Christmas gifts. Aaron Huddleston (right) puts some finishing touches on a present. (Staff photos by Dawn Wade) Bartow Detectives Seek More Leads In Missing Child Case BARTOW'S OWN HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS should be complet- ed the end of January. Located behind Checker's on North Broadway, the hotel will offer 63 rooms to corporate travelers and tourists 15 of the rooms will be suites featuring a small lounge and kitchen area. Plans also include a meeting room for up to 18 people, a swimming pool and a small exercise room. The four-story, $3.5 million hotel will have an entrance on Broadway and an exit on Lucile Street. This is the third Florida hotel developed by Orlando Balaji LLC, based in Stuart. Project manager is Bill Fritze of Henderson and Bodwell Engineers in Bartow. (Staff photo by Peggy Kehoe) By JENNIFER STARLING Staff Writer Bartow police want to renew the community's attention to a three-year-long search for miss- ing toddler Ta'Niyah Leonard. Detectives continue to follow leads in the case as they come in, but the tips have tapered off over the years, BPD Detective Dave Reynolds said. Ta'Niyah was 11 months old when she disappeared on Oct. 19, 2002. Her mother, then 17-year- old Miranda Jones, and Jones' boyfriend, then 19-year-old Michael Lewis, gave conflicting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the child's disap- pearance. Jones told police that she had left Ta'Niyah in her boyfriend's care that Saturday night, and that the baby was gone when she returned the following day. Lewis, however, reported that. Jones had picked Ta'Niyah up that morning. Police said the couple had got- ten into a violent fight that morn- ing and that they both were injured. They said they were not sure which one was telling the truth about who last saw the child. Both were questioned, but nei- ther was taken into custody. During a press conference a few weeks later, Jones said she believed a relative of Lewis had Ta'Niyah, and that she was "okay." "I'd told him that my mom was going to get the baby so I could get on my feet," Jones had said. She and her mother, Theresa Manning, said they thought that upset Lewis, who believed he was the child's father, though Jones said she did not think Lewis fathered Ta'Niyah. DNA evidence later confirmed that Lewis was indeed the baby's father. Still pointing the finger at each other, Jones and Lewis con- tinued to have an on-again, off- again relationship, and in October of 2003, a year after Ta'Niyah's disappearance, Jones gave birth to a second child, Ta'Nijah. That child was immedi- ately placed in the custody of the Department of ( il,'-r',, and Families. The search for young Ta'Niyah has included several empty lots; the wooded areas surrounding Azalea Garden apartments, where she was last seen, and Carver Recreation Center; a sewage drain; a retention pond; and even a dig under a house on South Golfview Avenue that was being built at the time of her dis- appearance. None of the searches proved productive. Although detectives continue to thoroughly check out each tip they receive, the focus of their investigation remains on both Lewis and Jones equally, Detective Reynolds said. A $20,000 reward is still being offered for information that results in the child being found: $5,000 from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, $11,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, $2,000 from Crime Stoppers, and $2,000 from the child's family. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ta'Niyah is asked to contact the Bartow Police Department at 534-5034, or Bartow Crime Stoppers at 533-5555. Anonymity is guaranteed. Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Holidays generate lots of trash and garbage, and also changes in the pick-up schedules for Christmas and New Year's. Polk County Solid Waste Division will close landfills on Saturday, Dec. 24. There will be no garbage collection service in unincorporated areas. The Saturday pickup will not be rescheduled. In Bartow during the week of Dec. 19, Monday and Thursday residential garbage collection areas will be served on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday and Friday garbage collection areas will be serviced on Tuesday and Thursday. For the week of Dec. 26, Monday and Thursday collection areas will be serviced on Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday and Friday areas will be serviced on Wednesday and Friday. No yard waste will be collected during those two weeks, or the week of Jan. 2. Yard waste collec- tion will resume on Jan. 9. 50 Cents The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 Yard Sales Set to Raise Funds For Church Outreach Center Donna Hammer Weds Michael Unrue . -... -- - sold for $4 to $6 each. The sales will be held every Saturday until all items are gone, a church spokesman said. The FDC Outreach Center will provide a full-time food bank, youth outreach, transpor- tation ministry, catering to the elderly, a clothes closet, and in- formation referral. The church is located at 1275- 1295 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard., Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 733, Bartow, FL 33831. Subscribe To The Polk County Democrat Or The Fort Meade Leader For The Most News In Your Home Town ,. ,, ,. . 2A Faith and Deliverance in Christ Outreach of Bartow will be holding yard sales on Satur- days in an effort to raise funds to build an outreach center. Items available for sale in- clude a dishwasher, floral ar- rangements for the holidays, jackets and other clothing, shoes, appliances, toys, stuffed ani- mals, flowered bird cages, and more. Some items may be purchased with a donation. Fish sandwiches also will be Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Bird-A-Thon This Saturday Lake Region Audubon Socie- To participate in the count, ty's Christmas Bird County and call Paul Fellers, compiler, at Bird-A-Thon is this Saturday, 293-0486. Dec. 17. FEli S 10S. Wi :. -Bato 53 -18 Luke R. Eldridge and, Charly Lynn Pierce pharly Lynn Pierce Charly Pierce to Wed Luke Eldridge Saturday Charly Lynn Pierce and Luke R. Eldridge, both of Homeland, will be united in marriage Satur- day, Dec. 17, 2005, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at Fort Blount Park in Bartow. The bride-elect is the. daugh- ter of Charley Pierce of Bartow and Tammy Pierce of Engle- wood. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Keith Eldridge of Homeland and Joy Walker of West Palm Beach. The couple has a seven- month-old daughter, Madison. Janie McDaniel will perform the ceremony. The bride will be given in. marriage by her father. She will carry a bouquet of red roses. Trinity Pierce, sister of the bride, of Englewood, will serve as matron of honor. Bridesmaids are Jamie Skelton of Bartow,.Ml- chelle Eldridge of Homeland, and Azaria McDaniel of Lake- land. They will wear black gowns and carry white roses. Flower girl is Shelby Eldridge, with Conner McDaniel as ringbearer. Best man will be Curt Eldridge of Homeland. Grooms- men are Keith Eldridge of Home- land, Erin Blair of Bartow, and Tim Pierce of Englewood. 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"S> ,, 7/,, ., i.. l LEATHER u6O SEATS LOCAL TPADE POWEn SEATS.IC V64 AU' PY.H WIN if lH I.2 TILT, CRUISE CONTROL, LOCAL TRADE .. ,., .-.- ,, , L~7~Js~J~9 I T4c~Q~ Lakeland Art Guild To Hold Winners Exhibition In January, Lakeland Art Guild, in partnership with Polk Community College, will present an art exhibit in the Fine Arts Gallery on the PCC Winter Ha- ven campus to honor the winners of the 49th Annual Lakeland Art Guild Fall Show. Planters Circle Holds Christmas Meeting Planters Circle of the Bartow Garden Club held its Christmas meeting Dec. 8 at the home of Carolyn Hinton. The meeting included dinner and a plant exchange. Members made table arrange- ments with a Christmas theme. The exhibit, which includes both two and three-dimensional artworks from artists in the com- munity will open on Jan. 2 and run through Jan. 27. PCC Fine Arts Gallery is lo- cated at 999 Avenue H, North- east, Winter Haven. The gallery will be open Mon- day through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Have an idea for a story or photo? Please 'call SThe Democrat 533-4183 or The Leader 285-8625 ... '. ,, ..' .. ., '. ,, ':'.,. "' : ; .. '. ,'"''. '' S." .'" .. *<. '. . 'All prices are allerot all rebates and do not include taxes. license + $399 95 doliveir fee Special Financing in lieu of rebate ODalciship eol rusponisible for typographical errors. Picltres for illtislralon purposes only ""MIus finance with lirysler. "Not in conluinclhon wtn any other rel,ile 1,, [~& ?;"' X 21",, Q.*" .. .-: .... Have an idea for a story or photo? Call The Demoprat -) 533-4183 The Leader 285-862. More birders are needed to help with the count. Funds raised from the Bird-A- Thon being held in conjunction with the count will help support the community education pro- grams run by the Lake Region Audubon Society. Contributions are tax deducti- ble. Contact Marvel Loftus at 324- 9657 for details on the Bird-A- Thon. ALf IP;?VDE SFE Li'! -l r TEL 4 i T C I E 1, W, C FA-TCAYCAflHAWN December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat 3A Across the tfack Fence You don't have to have your own class to talk about your experiences. Tell us, so we can share it with the community. The Fort Meade Leader WlVe will be closed from ? December 14 January 6th l "e wish everyone a erone ry C/)ari.sttn i & Happy Ne'v Yecar. Cool Shoppe 135 S. Central Avenue *Barow 4533- /13, Ed Sheffield of Fort Meade proudly holds his three-day-old grandsons, Evan and Ian Sheffield. The twin boys were born a little prematurely on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, to Danny and Kristie Sheffield of Indianapolis. One of the boys weighed three pounds, two ounces, and the other weighed in at four pounds. To welcome the new twins home was their 7-year-old brother, D.J. Sheffield. Their great-grandmother, Joyce Sheffield, or "G.G.," also lives in Fort Meade. (Photo provided) Carver Program Set At Bok Sancturary Next Month Historic Bok Sanctuary cele- brates Black History Month with "George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist." The play offers an educational program that brings American history to life, highlighting the life of one of the most extraordi- nary Americans who ever lived. Through Jim Spencer's per- formance, the audience will ex- perience Carver's early struggles and quest for an education, his career as an artist, as well as what defined his years as a teacher and inventor. School groups are invited to attend a special outdoor per- formance on Friday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. On Saturday, Jan. 14, the public can attend the mati- nee performance at 11 a.m. or evening performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's Ori- entation Theater. Born into slavery at the end of the Civil War, Carver devoted his later life to research projects that revolutionized agricultural science and the Southern econ- omy. Dr. Carver was not just a world-renowned scientist and a teacher, but also religious, artis- tic and musical. He won the friendship and esteem of distin- guished people worldwide. He communicated with Gan- dhi, was well-acquainted with Thomas Edison and enjoyed a close friendship with Henry Ford. Jim Spencer Written, produced, and di- rected by Robin Lane, this one- man play has been on tour at schools, colleges, libraries and museums throughout the east coast. Lane has gained a fine repu- tation for her captivating por- trayals of historical figures, and she considers Carver one of her most endearing and interesting subjects. The matinee is $10 for adults, $8 for members and $5 for chil- dren 12 and under and students with ID. The evening performance is $12 for adults, $10 for members and $7 for children 12 and under and students with ID. For more information or to make reservations, contact Pirjo Restina at 734-1221. The choir of Associate Reformed Presbyerian nen, the cantata will be directed by Janet Heidt- Church in Bartow will present a Christmas Can- man, and accompanied by Sarah Gibson, piano; Al tata entitled, "The Voices of Christmas," this Sun- McKenzie, bass; and Lyda Frankenburger, flute. day, Dec. 18, at the 11 a.m. worship service. Nar- (See story on Page 3B.) (Church photo) rated by associate pastor, Rev. Charles Clendi- Local Artist's Work on Exhibit at Lake Wales Arts Center; Reception Tonight The works of George Gadson of Fort Meade and Thom O'Con- nor will be featured in an exhibit in the Michael Crews Gallery at the Lake Wales Arts Center. "Origins" opens today with a reception for the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served while guests meet and view the works of George Gadson and Thom O'Connor. The exhibition will run through 'Jan. 29. Gadson, a resident of Fort Meade, has been commissioned to create works of art for many high profile events, including two Super Bowls. He has created bronze sculptures for JM Family Enterprises, the Jim Moran Foundation, a 12-foot bronze monument for the African American Research Library and 'Disappearin Now At Bok "Disappearing Landscape," an exhibition of oil paintings by Lake Wales artist, Maija Bay- nes, is on view through Jan. 26 at Historic Bok Sanctuary. The exhibit is included with general Sanctuary admission and can be seen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary's Educa- tion and Visitor Center. Ms, Baynes' style of painting can be described as impression- istic painting with a contempo- rary feel. Her recent paintings are a complete contrast to her finely-detailed etchings. She has won numerous awards, and her paintings hang in corporate, public and private collections. She has been invited to participate in the Biennale of Internazionale Dell'Arte Con- temporanea in Florence, Italy. General admission to the Sanctuary is $8 for adults and $3 for children 5-12. Members and children younger than 5 are admitted free. Leadership Collecting Toys For Donations Leadership. Bartow XI Class is collecting toys at the Bartow Chamber, 510 North Broadway, on Friday, Dec. 16. The toys will be distributed to needy child in the Polk, High- lands and Hardee county areas by Heartland for Children. Donors also may give money. Wish list requests include: Boys Batman anything, Spiderman anything, action fig- ures, portable CD players, re- mote control cars, football / bas- ketball and other sports equip- ment. Girls Bratz dolls, Barbie dolls and accessories, baby dolls, tea sets, dress up clothes, dress up jewelry. Babies Books for babies that are soft or the large board books, Leap Frog anything, Baby Einstein videos, books and Ombudsman Meeting Set A meeting of the South Cen- tral Florida Ombudsman Council is set for Monday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Rath Senior ConNextions Center, 1350 East Main Street, Suite 200, Bartow. For more information on the meeting, call 413-2764. games. Teens Portable CD players, gift cards. For more information, call the Chamber at 533-7125. Cultural Center in Fort Lauder- dale, the Dan Marino Founda- tion, Florida Memorial Universi- ty's Lou Rawls Performing Art Center, and the cities of Tama- rac and Pompano Beach. He is credited with organizing and facilitating various commu- nity-based surveys, focus groups, community visioning, and strate- gic planning. Today, he is hailed by some critics as one of Florida's most versatile and celebrated African American renaissance artists. He works independently and col- laboratively with design teams of engineers, architects, and con- struction firms to create site-spe- cific work. Gadson's fellow exhibitor, O'Connor, has art degrees from Florida State University, the University of Michigan, and ig Landscape' " Sanctuary For more information on the exhibit or art purchases, contact Pirjo Restina at 734-1221. Cranbrook Academy of Art. He studied and taught while abroad in places such as Yugoslavia, Finland, Austria, and London, as well as at many prestigious uni- versities here in the States. He has won numerous awards and published several books, as well as being represented in pub- lic and private art collections around the world. He retired from a teaching career at SUNY in Albany, N.Y. The Lake Wales Arts Center is located in the historic building at 1099 State Road 60 East, and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For further information, call 676-8426, or visit www.lakewale- sartscenter.org. Don't be frosty this Holiday Season! Skate on over and tell us about your Christmas ideas, stories, decorating tips, and photos! Mary Frisbie (left), treasurer of the Women's Care Center of Bartow, and Mary Smith, executive director, accepted a $500 check for the center this week from Bo Raul rson of the Bartow Breakfast Rotary Club. The money came from the proceeds of the Rotary Club's annual Charity Horse Show, started some 11 years ago to benefit the Women's Care Center, a shelter in Bartow for homeless women and their young children. The mission of the center is to help the clients, to become self-sufficient. (Staff photo) POINSETTIA FESTIVAL 1 4% LYPRESS GARDENSS L -, LaryGti & The Gath Broth ers C Iiris tiiasShow' Salurdiy Deceri et 17 S 4 00 pm- The Nashville Legend Tour Bill Andir'.pn. 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TROUTT TIRE AND AUTO "Your Hometown Auto Center" Tires A/C Repair Brakes CV Joints Alignments Computer Engine Analysis Auto Electric Power Windows & Locks All Scheduled Maintenance (863) 53) - Call Tim 230 Manor Dr. (off 98 N. behind Sunoco) Bartow, FL 33830 Polk Community College's fourth president will be Dr. Eileen Holden. She currently is vice president for academic affairs and techni- cal education at Broward Com- munity College (BCC). She will succeed Dr. J. Larry Durrence, who will be retiring in January. Dr. Holden said she is "truly honored'" to be selected as PCC's fourth president. "I look forward to working with the members of the board of trustees as well as the faculty, staff and community leaders to achieve our collective vision of becoming a world class college and Florida's leader in workforce development. "I see a very bright and long future with PCC," she continued. "The college is at a critical junc- ture with so many exciting chal- lenges and opportunities and I will work hard to develop and sustain meaningful relationships with the internal and external college community." Dr. Durrence applauded the board's choice. "Dr. Holden comes from a larger institution. She is in a very important lead- ership role with Broward Com- munity College, so she knows all of the kind of issues that this in- stitution will have to deal with as we continue to grow." BCC is a three-campus, three- center, comprehensive commu- nity college located in Fort Lau- derdale and the surrounding area. It serves 52,140 students with 358 full-time faculty members and more than 2,000. adjunct professors. At BCC, Dr. Holden serves as the chief academic officer provid- ing college wide administrative direction and leadership for all academic programs. Before coming to BCC in 2001, she worked for 14 years at Palm Beach Community College (PBCC), first as program man- The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 PCC Names Eileen Holden As President Eileen Holden ager (1987-1991), later division chairman (1991-1997) and fi- nally dean for academic affairs (1997-2001). Dr. Holden received her bachelor's degree (in 1977) in secondary education teaching from Utica College of Syracuse 'University, a master's degree (in 1983)in teaching disciplines for English and reading from the University of Houston, and a doctorate (in 1997) in higher education administration from Nova Southeastern University. She has received many awards, including the National Council of Instructional Admin- istrators Leadership Award in 2003. She is involved in numerous organizations, including being chairman of the Florida Council of Instructional Affairs, a mem- ber of the executive committee of the Florida Community College Activities Board and co-chair- man of the BCC and School Board of Broward County Ar- ticulation Council. Achievement Academy Awards Volunteers This year the Achievement Academy awarded five John F. Schneider Volunteer Awards during its annual meeting, which was held in conjunction with an open house celebrating the Academy's 50th anniversary. This award has been given to outstanding volunteers of the Achievement. Academy since 1993. Each of the award recipients has volunteered his time and tal- ent to benefit the children and families of the Achievement Academy. Receiving the awards were: Terry Nail, for his many hours of creative services; Fannie Spivey, for her many years of dedicated volunteer service; Steve Earley, board of directors for Achieve- ment Academy, for his many years of volunteer service and dedication; Carolyn Morrell, board of directors for Achieve- ment Academy, for her many years of dedicated volunteer service; Herb and Essie Wright, for their many hours of volun- teer service; and to the Imperial Polk Advertising Federation (IPAF) for their dedicated volun- teer creative services in advertis- ing for the academy. Cindy Ek, president of IPAF, accepted the award on behalf of the federation. The John F. Schneider Volun- teer Award is named after a long time board member/officer who volunteered many hours of serv- ice to Achievement Academy. The Achievement Academy assists children and their fami- lies through education, support, resources and advocacy at each of its three locations Lake- land, Bartow and Winter Haven. For more information, contact Claire Schwartz at 683-6504. Southeastern Students Win Major Awards Several Southeastern Univer- sity graduates received awards during a special ceremony to honor students deemed "most outstanding" in their major. The students were: Rachel Malcolm, most out- standing accounting major, from Lakeland. Lance Schmidt, most out- standing finance major, from Zephyrhills. Danielle Raber, most out- standing management major, from Fort Myers Londa Davis, most out- standing management informa- tion systems major, from Tampa.- Shannon Combs, most out- standing marketing major, from Lakeland. Adam Kleinhenn, most out- standing communication major, from Cincinnati. Karin Hept, most outstand- ing elementary education major, from Clyde, N.C. Erin Holt, most outstanding secondary English education ma- jor, from Tampa. The students, all of whom graduate this month, received academic departmental plaques. Bartow Fire Department Weekly Summary Week of Dec. 5-11 # of Calls Medical Calls Vehicle Crashes Structure Fire Smoke/Odor Investigation Illegal Burning Alarm System Malfunction Total Emergency Responses Commercial Fire Inspections Pre-Incident Plan Other Non-Emergency Calls Total Non-Emergency Responses Stetson Law Team Wins Florida Southern College Mock Trial Competition Graduation Set Saturday A student trial team at Stet- son University College of Law won both first, and second place at the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2005 Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition Nov. 13 in West Palm Beach. Law schools from across the state of Florida competed. "We faced Florida State and Florida Coastal in the semi-fi- nals. When both Stetson teams won their respective rounds, we faced each other in the finals," said Professor Lee Coppock, di- rector of the trial team program at Stetson. The student team of Senovia Lance, Art Rios, Brandon Held, Rosa Brown and Dennis McCar- thy defeated the other Stetson team of Andrew Hill, Laurie Sharpe, Bethany Allen, Eric Ochotorena and Melanie Andre in the final round of AFTL com- petition. Stetson Law has earned more first place wins in the AFTL competition history than all other Florida law schools com- bined. Approximately 230 Florida Southern College students will receive diplomas at mid-year graduation, -ceremonies Satur- day, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Branscomb Auditorium. William A. Walker II, lay leader of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Meth- odist Church and trustee of Flor- ida Southern College, will de- liver the commencement ad- dress. Graduating Saturday will be seniors from the college's tradi- A, Stan ey -Hand Tools A'i - .nd o Storage tional day program (133), the Lakeland evening program (23), and the Orlando program (62). Four students will receive MBAs and one student will re- ceive a MEd. 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Family Caregivers Elects New Officers Polk County Family Caregiv- ers, Inc. elected new officers to its executive committee for 2006- 07 at its December meeting at the Sea Flame Restaurant, Win- ter Haven. The new officers are William (Bill) Andrew, chairman (retired, Winter Haven); George Laws, vice chairman (Home Instead Senior Services, Auburndale); Richard Dickter, treasurer (re- tired military, Tri-County Hu- man Services, Lakeland); and Kelly Brady, secretary (High- lands Lake Center, Lakeland). Other members are Marji Bateman, Gay Finkelman, Deb- bie Ross, and Chairman Emeri- tus Henry (Hank) Mersch. The new officers will be in- stalled at the Jan. 12 board meeting and begin their 2-year term. For the most news in your area read the Democrat or Leader. December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat 5A Tips To Avoid Driving While Impkr c Florida Department of Trans- portation (FDOT) and the Flor- ida Office of Drug Control- are sponsoring high visibility DUI enforcement operations during the last three weeks of Decem- ber, as part of the Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Preven- tion Month Enforcement Wave. State and local law enforce- ment agencies in all 67 Florida counties have been asked to par- ticipate in the DUI wave be- tween Dec. 10 and Jan. 1. "There were 293 fatal traffic crashes last year during the . 3 3,r ( --":-^- .---^ 2' --- -- -- - . -- 10/0 off hi All In-Stock Whirlpool Washers, Dryers, and Dishwashers j month of December," said the Governor's Highway Safety Rep- resentative and FDOT Assistant Secretary Kevin Thibault. "It was the worst month for fatal crashes during 2004 and contrib- uted to the record fatality num- bers reported for the year." The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Of- fice of Drug Control suggest the following tips for those who plan on drinking alcoholic beverages this holiday season: Don't risk getting sent to jail. If you plan to drink, don't drive. Take mass transit, a taxi- cab or ask a sober friend to drive you home. Choose a sober designated driver before taking the first drink. Designated drivers are not those individuals who drank the least. Be sure the designated driver has had nothing to drink before taking the wheel. Spend the night where the activity or party is being held. Party hosts should prepare ac- commodations or safe rides home for alcohol consuming partygo- ers. Party hosts should also make sure all those consuming alcohol are of legal drinking age. Re )rt imp:,ired d' iver law enforce, .dt. one can do this by dialing *F} i P on uh ,. cellular phone. Always wear your safety belt. This is the I it defen; against an impaired driver. "Substance abuse i, 'ed driving is not an accident it', a crime that can be pre,,ent'd." said Florida Office of Drug Con- trol Director Jim McDonough. "There is no excuse for substance abuse impaired driving. People over the age of 21 who choose to drink alcohol need to have a pre- determined plan of where they are going and how they are get- ting there before any alcohol en- ters their system." The December holidays are traditionally one of the deadliest times of the year on the nation's highways, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs accounts for 40 percent of i.l, problem. A partial list of the DUI en- forcement activities being coi, ducted during the 3D Month DUI Enforcement Wave is avail- able on the You Drink and Drive. You Lose website, www.fl- dui.com. 75rl6zolo Get free next day local delivery and haul away on major appliance purchased over $397 via mail-in rebate. Offer valid now, through 2/19/2006. 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Polk's Government Television will broadcast this year's local Christmas parades on the follow- ing dates: Lakeland Dec. 22, 6 a.m.; Dec. 24, 6 p.m.; Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Auburndale/Winter Haven - Dec. 21, 6 a.m.; Dec. 24, 8 p.m.; Dec. 25, 11 a.m. Lake Alfred Dec. 23, 6:30 a.m.; Dec. 24, 9 p.m.; Dec. 25, noon. Frostproof Dec. 23, 6 a.m.; Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 25, 12:30 p.m. Bartow Dec. 20, 6 a.m.; Dec. 24, 10 p.m.; Dec. 25, 1 p.m. Lake Wales Dec. 19 6 a.m.; Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m.; Dec. 25, 1:30 p.m. PGTV can be seen on Bright House 19 or Comcast 33. DVD copies of the parade are avail- able for $15. For more information, e-mail pgtv@polk-county.net. Conscience is the perfect interpreter of life. ** -Karl Barth now $59' was $69 Traditional Porch Rocker #227536 \i , $39* ( Wrought Iron Bench *36"H x 46-1/2"W x 21-1/4"D #122107 n o w 'F - $359 was $379 .. 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FRISBIE, IV The Gasp Was in Unison Editorial Page If Head Start Moves, Move It To Schools It is too early to write the obituary for the Polk County Opportunity Council, but it is by no means too early to begin doing some "what if?" planning. It has been well documented that the agency is plagued by poor leadership at all levels, including its board of directors. The viability of the agency is by no means assured. The largest and arguably most impor- tant program of PCOC is Head Start, which prepares pre-school youngsters for success in school. It is a highly worthwhile program, and it should not be allowed to founder. School Supt. Gail McKinzie was the guest at the Dec. 12 meeting of the Tiger Bay Club, a non-partisan political club that grills public officials on questions of public policy. The first question put to Dr. McKinzie: Why is the Head Start program run by the beleaguered PCOC rather than by the Polk County school system? Her response is that she would like to see the program run by the public school system. It could be placed on school cam- puses, and operated as part of the pre-K program. Realistically, she observed, it is not like- ly that PCOC would voluntarily give up Head Start, which is its primary source of funding. But the handwriting is on the wall that PCOC's state and federal fund- ing agencies are running out of patience. For that reason, it is not too early to begin exploring other providers. The multi-million-dollar Head Start pro- gram would be a plum for any non-profit agency. But that is not the basis on which the future of the program in Polk County should be decided. We share Dr. McKinzie's belief that the logical place to put an educational pro- gram that serves 954 children is on school campuses. There have been behind-the-scene dis- cussions for years of the feasibility of mov- ing Head Start to the Polk County school system. With PCOC on such shaky ground, now is the logical time to start holding those discussions in public. The Polk County Democrat (USPF-437-320) 190 South Florida Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 Phone (863) 533-4183 Fax (863) 533-0402 e-mail address for subscriptions and pcdsubs: fpcslflv@aol.com With which The Polk County Record was consolidated November 1, 1946 Periodical Postage Paid at Lakeland, FL 33805, and additional entry office The Polk County Democrat Published Mondays and Thursdays by FRISBIE PUBLISHING CO., INC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Polk County Democrat, Post Office Box 120, Bartow, FL 33831-0120 S. L. FRISBIE, IV, Publisher LOYAL FRISBIE, Publisher Emeritus (Editor 1946-81; Publisher 1964-81) S. L. FRISBIE, President (1946-58), S. LLOYD FRISBIE, Publisher (1946-64) Subscriptions Payable in Advance In Polk County sales tax Included 2 years $46.00 1 year $24.50 6 months $13.50 Other Florida Counties no sales tax 2 years 73.00 1 year $38.75 6 months $20.50 Out of Florida No sales tax 6 months $23.75 1 year $45.00 2 years $84.50 A number of years ago, Mary and I attended a Florida Press Assn. seminar on newspaper design. At the close of the day, the instructor told us: "If you want to become pub- lishers, learn to say these two things: (Cheerfully) "We've ALWAYS done it that way." (Disapprovingly) "We've NEVER done it that way." As Episcopalians, Mary and I most assuredly could under- stand that outlook. (How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Four; one to put in the new bulb, three to reflect on how much nicer the old bulb was.) We have, however, changed the appearance of our newspa- pers over the years, and I became publisher anyway. Which just goes to show that you, too, can become head of a family business ... if it's your family who owns it. The first issue of The Polk County Democrat had five columns to the page, and the sheet was 12-and-a-quarter inch- es wide. Dad told me that in the first few years of publication, the page size varied occasionally depending on what size of paper was available at Bartow Printing Co., where the paper was print- ed. We eventually went to eight columns on a page that was 17- and-a-half inches wide, fairly standard in the industry at that time. In the 1950s, I believe it was, we went to nine slightly narrower columns, which gave us an extra column of advertis- ing space per page to sell. With our first issue of 1980, we made our most dramatic change, going to six columns on a 16-inch wide page. Despite our heavy promotion of the change, few readers noticed. Our next change was to what the industry calls Standard Ad Unit column widths, with seven columns on a 16-inch page. Most papers went to six SAU columns on a 14-inch page, but I wanted to keep the extra two inches of width on the page. A few weeks ago, we held a news staff meeting with folks from all three of our community newspapers The Polk County Democrat, The Lake Wales News, and The Fort Meade Leader to discuss a new look for the papers in 2006. Their ideas ranged from eliminating what we call the promo boxes across the top of Page 1 to better organization of the inside pages. I agreed to each suggestion. "Would you consider going to a narrower page?" one person timidly asked. "Yes," I replied. There was a chorus of gasps, and one of them was my own. "Let me call Mary first and warn her; she's been urging me to do it for years," I said. So in the first issue of 2006, we will go to a six-column page that is 14 inches wide. There are a number of advan- tages, not the least of which will be that it will be a little easier to hold the paper as you read it. The papers will fit better into vending racks, and can be mailed with less mailroom pro- cessing. The new format will require us to write a little tighter to get our message across in fewer words. Readers will appreciate that (as will my wife, whose main criticism of my columns and editorials is that they are too long). We may have to add a couple of extra pages from time to time, which is okay; one reason I agreed to the narrower page is that we have enough press units to print more pages without going into additional press runs. The main change that readers will notice is ... not much. Our previous format changes have been more dramatic, changing the width as well as the number of columns on the page. This time, we will simply reduce our number of columns to six, which is what most papers already have. We don't kid ourselves; it's exciting for us to plan the change, but our readers will con- tinue to judge us more for the content than for the way the news is arranged on the page. It's sort of like when I shaved off a mustache that I had worn for 20 years or longer. My kids did a double-take, but most of my friends only hesitated, and asked me if I had changed hair color or lost weight or some- thing. That's okay; it's my upper lip, and it feels better naked. We'll enjoy the six-column format, even if nobody except our staff notices the change. OUR READERS SAY PCOC Board Should Resign BARTOW Your editorial on Dec. 5 (PCOC Leadership Has a Lot To Prove) was excellent, as were Mr. Robert Pickering's com- ments (in a letter to the editor). I understand the interim exec- utive director for the Polk County Opportunity Council, in a public meeting, said that PCOC has been around for 26 years and would be around for 26 more. The very existence of PCOC hangs in the balance. Its demise would cause havoc in the lives of poor, disadvantaged children, parents, second tier employees (some 160-plus) and their fami- lies. While it is true that some ser- vices could be farmed out, others would be forever lost. Greater costs to the taxpayer would be incurred to get the same bang. A friend accurately observed that the disposition of real estate and other properties acquired by PCOC would be a problem involving a loss of valuable time and money. Many people are not aware of the services the agency is funded to render to the qualified poor: weatherization, help with utility bills, rent, mortgage payments, purchase of homes, schooling (mainly learning a trade thus shrinking the welfare rolls), shel- ter for the homeless, and the like. BARTOW Graphs appear on Bartow city utility bills. I am proud to say that I have finally figured them out, partly that is. Part of this thing refers to water and part of it to electricity. Not bad for a start, I would say. Along the bottom, the hori- zontal axis, are letters which refer to the months of the year. That wasn't too easy to fathom because the months are back- wards. I believe the funding agencies are willing to keep PCOC afloat and viable because of the job to be done and the cost involved to do otherwise. Resignation of the board is a must to this end. Competition for the dollar is fierce. The war, Katrina, and worldwide calami- ties contribute to the competition for the dollar. Where appropriate, we fix ail- ing entities, not destroy them. One reason we give subsidies to farmers is to keep them viable to feed the nation and the hungry of the world. Speaking directly to the direc- tors of the Polk County Opportunity Council, I say: "You demanded the resignation of Mrs. Carolyn Speed or she would be fired by the end of the day. She turned her resignation the next day and it was accepted. "No criticism is involved, just an observation: This was a good move but much, much too late and unnecessary. "More important, the resigna- tion of you, the board, should have been part of the action. After all, you were more guilty than she, for you were her bosses. If you had done your job, she would still be the executive direc- tor and in good standing. "Your duties, not many, indi- The numbers on the vertical axis are easy. My water usage in October was about 7, for exam- ple, but 7 what? It might be almost as expensive as bottled water. I thought that if I wrote a note to city hall they might have somebody explain the graphs but have heard nothing. Maybe there is some reader out there who knows about this kind of stuff. MIKE KEEDY vidually and collectively, are clearly defined by funding agen- cies and your own by-laws and of long standing. "By stretching the guidelines of tenure, most of you have been around for 12 years, netting for the agency a loss of confidence of funding sources and the commu- nity threatening the very exis- tence of PCOC. "I think resignation of the board is tantamount to the preservation of PCOC. "I am sorry; you should have done your job or jumped ship if you could not. You went along to get along. "You should have 10 days to resign or charges should be brought against you by the prop- er sources on behalf of the peo- ple. As I review the investigative document of management and financial specialists of the Mid- Iowa Community Action team, to include a representative of the Inspector General's office, you could easily be charged with malfeasance, gross negligence, and ineptness in the administra- tion of government programs and funds under your watch. "I urge you to resign; the stakes are too high and the cause is too great!" HAROLD HAGINS, JR. (Editor's note: Mr. Hagins is a retired Polk County school teacher who now lives at Savannah Court.) A note to our read- ers: we had more let- ters to the editor than we had space for in today's issue. The others will be published in our next issue. Fifty Years Ago Ten youthful defendants in the notorious Eloise rape case plead- ed guilty in circuit court today to assault with intent to commit rape and were ordered held with- out bail pending pre-sentence investigations. State Rep. Perry Murray of Frostproof, president of Florida Citrus Mutual and former speak- er of the Florida House of Representatives, was killed in an automobile crash yesterday morning in Frostproof. Retail stores will remain open until 8 p.m. all next week for the convenience of Christmas shop- pers, Merchants Chm. Wiley Scarborough announced today. Forty-Five Years Ago C.D. McDowall of Bartow and A.L. Cleveland of Fort Meade were among five men honored with the Silver Beaver Award for service to boyhood at the annual dinner Tuesday night of the Gulf Ridge Boy Scout Council. Mrs. Hettie Jane Seiler, 85, part owner and operator of Seiler's news stand for 40 years, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Survivors include a son, two daughters, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Progress reports on prepara- tion of a master plan for the city's future development will be made to Bartowans about every two months until the job is complet- ed, city officials were told Monday night by Milo M. Smith, president of the Tampa city plan- ning firm which is conducting the 22-month project. Forty Years Ago Dr. Paul L. Redfearn, a former pastor of Bartow's First Methodist Church, died Tuesday morning at Lakeland General Hospital after a short illness. He had served churches in Florida and Virginia during his career. Bartow's football champions landed six members on the All Southwest Florida Conference first team: quarterback Steve Flowers, fullback Bobby Hiers, center Bobby Wilson, guard Lex Thompson, tackle James Mooneyham. Tackle Alan Wright drew second team mention. The first annual sportsman- ship award of the Lake Ridge Officials Assn. was presented yesterday to Bartow High School. The award is based on a three-ply basis: the behavior of players, coaches, and fans. In a surprise meeting this morning, the city commission voted to buy the Polk Equipment Co. property on North Broadway, but assured the Jaycees that they have. no immediate plans for building anything on it. Thomas M. Langston, 47, of Lakeland, has been appointed to the new Polk County criminal court judgeship created by Polk Countians in the Nov. 2 election. Thirty-Five Years Ago Flatley Center at the Norfolk Air Station has been named for the late husband of a Bartow woman, Mrs. James Henry Flatley, Jr. Vice Admiral Flatley was executive officer of a fighting squadron on the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mrs. Flatley was accompanied at the ceremo- ny by her sons, Cmdr. James H. Flatley, III, and Lt. Brian Flatley, and their families. Richard R. Frisbie, president of Bartow Printing Co. and business manager of The Democrat, was elected president 'of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce at the group's board of directors meet- ing Tuesday night. School board student suspen- sion policies were adopted Wednesday. Grounds for suspen- sion include use of drugs and bringing a deadly weapon on a school campus. Agreement on a new three- year pact between USS Agri- Chemicals and ICWU Local 377 was announced today. It provides for wage increases for each of the three years of 18, 17, and 15 cents an hour, plus "significant improvements in fringe benefits." Thirty Years Ago John W. Hunt of Alturas, man- ager of cattle operations for IMC Development Corp., is the new president of the Florida Beef Cattle Improvement Assn. Miss Louise Marquis, assistant manager, received a standing ovation as she was presented a pin and certificate for 25 years of continuous service with the city government. She has been assis- tant to four city managers, and served as interim city manager for several weeks when the office was vacant. Three people were seriously injured in a traffic accident on Spessard Holland Parkway Sunday night, and Police Sgt. William C. Shelley, who was investigating the accident, was hit by a car and suffered a broke leg. Twenty-Five Years Ago Vandals on Wednesday night trashed the interior of The Teen Center at First United Methodist Church, stole a video game val- ued at $375, and broke into a pin- ball machine and a jook box. A Bartow man was booked into the county jail this morning without bond on 15 charges, including one of escaping from the city jail earlier in the night. He was booked on an assortment of burglary, theft and traffic charges and more burglary charges prob- ably will be filed, according to Sgt. Dennis J. Kenney. Florida First National Bank of Bartow will open its new Fort Meade office Monday morning at 9, President David Black announced today. 6A "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Conte'ntr Available from Commercial News Providers" 0*i History From Our Files Compiled from the files of The Democrat by Loyal Frisbie OUR READERS SAY Deciphering the Graphs %FA - I Hand Quilting On Display At Bartow Public Library "80 Years of Hand Quilting" is now showing in Bartow Public Library's Pamplin Gallery. The exhibit offers hand made quilts by Mary Eudora Creutz and her daughter, Patricia Har- rington. Born and raised in Denver and now living in Haines City, Mrs. Harrington found a love for quilting after her children had grown. She later founded the Plantation Landings Quilters. The exhibit features 10 large quilts by the women. The gallery is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call the library at 534-0131. Obituaries A JOINT ribbon-cutting celebrating the re- opening of the Lake Wales Comcast Cable office was held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at its location at 2037 Hwy. 60 East in Lake Wales. The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce assisted the Lake Wales Chamber with the event. Those celebrat- ing are (from left): Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Clark, Bartow Chamber Ambassador Mary Jordan, John Thomke of Comcast, Bartow Chamber President- elect Len Jordan, President of the Lake Wales Chamber Jerry Miller, Walt McHargue of Comn- cast, Rod Dagenais cutting the ribbon for Com- cast, Lake Wales Executive Director Betty Wo- jcik, Kay Woodard of Comcast and Bartow Cham- ber Ambassador Karen Wheeler, who is also of Comcast Cable. For information on this or other Bartow Chamber events, call 533-7125. (Photo by Cindy Nowlin) Hairm Jennings Mattie B. Watkins Hairm HOLA! A new Mexican-cuisine restaurant, El Ranchito Jalisco, 210 East Van Fleet Drive, opened in Bartow, and to celebrate the event the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The Chamber presented Jose Campos, manager of the restau- rant (holding the scissors), with a first clear dol- lar of profit. The restaurant will be open MoAday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. The res- taurant offers dine in or take out, a catering serv- ice, and to go along with many typically Mexican dishes, soft drinks, tea, beer, wine, or margari- tas. El Ranchito Jalisco also features a children's menu. For information on this or other Chamber events, call 533-7.125. Assisting with the celebra- tion are (from left): Bartow City Clerk Linda Culpepper, Chamber Ambassadors Mary Jordan and Pamela Sams, Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Clark, Bartow City Commissioner Pat Huff, Jose Campos, Bar- tow Chamber President-elect Len Jordan, City Manager Joe DeLegge, and Bartow Ambassador Ruth Trainor. After the ribbon-cutting all of the well-wishers were treated to a feast to try the dif- ferent dishes offered by the restaurant. (Staff photo) Checkout Scanners Are Found To Be Accurate This Holiday Season When it comes to the accuracy of checkout scanners, Florida re- tailers earn a high grade. That's the word from Florida Agriculture and Consumer Serv-, ices Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, whose department has just concluded its annual pre- holiday scanner survey of stores throughout the state. Of 2,975 items tested in 59 stores in every region of Florida last week, only 47 price scanning errors or 1.5 percent of the merchandise tested were de- tected by inspectors. Among the mistakes, more than two-to-one were in custom- ers' favor., "I commend our businesses and retailers for making sure that their scanning equipment accurately reflects the actual price of the merchandise they're selling to such a high degree," Bronson said. Only four of the 59 stores tested failed their inspection, which requires an accuracy rate of 98 percent. Two stores failed for excessive overcharges while two others failed for too many under- charges. In all of those cases, in- spectors have placed the busi- nesses on a higher inspection frequency in the future. 'While scanning errors appear to be relatively uncommon, mis- takes can and do happen. Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. re- ceived a -three-star rating from Char.itynavigator.org for the sec- ond straight year. The three-star rating states that Lighthouse Ministries "ex- ceeds or meets industry stan- dards and performs as well as or better than most charities in its Cause." Steve Turbeville, Lighthouse Ministries' executive director, What it means is that con- sumers need to remain aware of the price that they should be charged for merchandise, Bron- son said. For example, among errors detected during last week's sweep was a $64 overcharge for a woman's jacket at a North Florida department store and an overcharge of $39.50 for a dress at a South Florida department store. Both errors, as well as all other pricing mistakes found by inspectors, were immediately corrected by store management. "Know the price of the mer- chandise that you're buying, make sure that's what you're charged at the checkout line and keep receipts," Bronson said. "If there is any discrepancy, bring it to the attention of store person- nel." The Commissioner's Division of Standards tests checkout scanners, as well as most other devices that sell products by weights or measure. Consumers who believe that they have been overcharged, or who detect problems with a store's scales, are encouraged to call the department at 1-800- 435-7352. In a related holiday shopping message, Bronson is reminding consumers to be aware of stores' return and exchange policies, es- says the rating was based on in- formation from the ministry's 2004 Form 990 as required by the IRS. Charitynavigator.org is an on- line non profit organization that "helps charitable givers make in- telligent giving decisions by pro- viding them with information on over five thousand charities and by evaluating the financial health of each charity." pecially during the holiday sea- son when they may be uncertain about the style, color or size of merchandise that they are buy- ing. Although refunds and ex- changes are common business practices, no state or federal law requires merchants to offer them. Most stores do accommodate their customers by offering re- funds, exchanges or store credits for a specified period of time af- ter the purchase, although many require that the customer retain a receipt of the original pur- chase. If a store does not post a writ- ten return policy on its premises, Florida law requires that it grant a refund for the merchan- dise within seven days of a pur- chase provided that the item is unused and in its original car- ton. "The bottom line is that it is up to an individual store to de- termine what its policy is," Bron- son said. "Shoppers should fa- miliarize themselves with those policies before they make a pur- chase, and can use that policy to determine where they do their shopping." Medicare Meeting In Bartow A meeting of the Social Secu- rity Administration will be held at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Bartow on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. Representatives will discuss, the new Federal Government Medicare Plan "1)" program. Senior citizens and others who may qualify for the'program are invited to attend. The church is located at 1030 West King Street. For more in- formation, call the church at 533-2322. Jennings Hairm Jennings, 78, of Bar- tow, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Bartow Regional Medi- cal Center. Mr. Jennings was born in Lemont on June 24, 1928. He was a float operator for Mobil Chemical Co. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Jennings; four daughters, Barbara Davis of Lakeland, Gwendolyn Jennings Baker and Jacqueline Jennings, both of Bartow, and Sheila Jennings Mays of Tampa; one son, Harold Jennings of Winter Haven; two brothers, Oliver Jennings of Nichols and Vanestar Jennings of Bartow; one sister, Bernice Green of Bartow; 14 grandchil- dren; and 23 great-grandchil- dren. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 8 p.m.,; at Gause Fu- neral Home in Bartow. The funeral: Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m., at Goodhope Mis- sionary Baptist Church. Interment: Wildwood Ceme- tery in Bartow. Don Jolley, Jr. Don Jolley, Jr., 61, of Lake Wales, died of respiratory failure Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at his home. Born in Glenwood Springs, Col., on July 31, 1944, Mr. Jolley was a longtime resident of Polk County. He was a construction laborer for Robin Builders. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his daugh- ter, Regan Wilkes of Centennial, Col.; his companion, Melba Sue Mulkey of Lake Wales; and his sister, Karen Soupiset of Elk- hart, Kan. Arrangements: Whidden- McLean Funeral Home in Bar- tow. William Thorley Clark William Thorley Clark, 87, of Bartow, died of heart failure Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow. Born Dec. 22, 1917, in Louis- ville, Ga., Mr. Clark moved to Bartow from Wauchula 70 years ago. He was a bookkeeper for Clark's Bookkeeping Service in Bartow for 45 years, and was a former lab technician at Bartow Memorial Hospital, Palmetto Medical Clinic in Wauchula, and Gibson & McMicken Medical Clinic in Bartow. He attended the University of Florida, and was a member of First United: Methodist Church in Bartow and the Bartow Ro- tary Club. Mr. Clark also was a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Grace Gandy Clark; one brother, William Edgar Clark; one sister, Adella Clark Durrance; and one son, Sam M. Clark, all of Bar- tow. The funeral: Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m., at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, with Pastor Roy E. Lowe, Jr., officiating. Arrangements: Whidden- McLean Funeral Home in Bar- tow. Mattie B. Watkins Mattie B. Watkins, 66, of At- lanta, formerly of Bartow, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Watkins was born in Wheeler County, Ga., on Dec. 18, 1938. She was a graduate of Union Academy in Bartow and Florida A&M University. She was a school teacher for 30 years. Survivors include her hus- band, Eddie Watkins; her son, Tonderick Watkins of College Park, Ga.; her daughter, Edrice Watkins of Atlanta; her brother, James Lamar Strong of Bradley; and four grandchildren. The funeral: Thursday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Olive Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Brad- ley. Interment: Wildwood Ceme- tery in Bartow. Arrangements: Gause Fu- neral Home, Bartow. December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat Obituaries Elizabeth Irene Seger Elizabeth Irene Seger, 58, of Bartow, died of cancer Wednes- day, Dec. 14, 2005, at her home. Born in McIntosh, Fla., on Oct. 30, 1947, Mrs. Seger was a lifelong resident of Polk County. She was a secretary employed by the Polk County School Board in Bartow for 22 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. Mrs. Seger was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Prevatt. Survivors include her hus- band, Tommy Seger; her daugh- ter, Tracey Deese of Bartow; two sons, Eddie Seger and Tony Se- ger, both of Bartow; two sisters, Jean Strong of Eaton Park and Connie Prevatt of Bartow; two brothers, Walter Prevatt of Ea- ton Park and Cecil Prevatt of Polk City; and eight grandchil- dren. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Whidden- McLean Funeral Home in Bar- tow. The funeral: Monday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield, 1170 Eighty Foot Road in Bartow, with Rev. Garnet E. Pitts offici- ating. Interment: Wildwood Ceme- tery in Bartow. Advertising Works Call Us 533-4183 285-8625 erigaddeafmiscew1I Serving area families since 1925 Pansler & M oody lflATtORNiorf AT LAmflUNiflfl MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PERSONAL INJURY 3 5 00. p @e o c Introducing Family Practice of Fort Meade Dick Kennedy, PA, Sunaina Khurana, MD and Donald Geldart, MD Specializing in: Men's and women's physical 0 Routine gynecologic care Preventive medical care (including general health counrelir. cancer and cholesterol screenings) M School, sports and pre-employment physicali Minor surgical procedures 0 Diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases: Diabetes Depression Th.. cod disorder' OLbet, .He.r .t d' '. .. Hipertciniorin Located at: 13 W. Broadway Fort Meade, FL 33841 MOST MAJOR FORMS OF INSURANCE ACCEPTED Now accepting patients of all ages. Immediate appointments are available. . Please call 863-285-2322. affiliated vth w,'tw.fpr g.com L a a 7A Elizabeth Irene Seger Lighthouse Receives, Three-Star Rating I See 61' .- 4 i I The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 I IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA ROY W. GORUD and KARIN A. SCOVILL, Co-Personal Represen- tatives of the Estate of May T. Walker, and Co-Trustees of the May T. Walker Recovable Living Trust Dated 11/19/92, Plaintiff, vs. - RICKIE LEVAUGHN NELSON and RHONDA LYNN NELSON, in- dividually and as husband and wife, together with believed les- sees, TOM WILLIAMS, R.J. NATHE & SONS, INC., G.S. EQUIPMENT, INC., ROBERT L. WALKER, SOUTHWIND SOD, JIMMY O'BRYAN SOD, SWART'S LANDSCAPING, INC., JACK MELTON FAMILY, INC., RICK BARROW, TOM M. BROXTON, JEANNIE F. BROXTON, and any unknown natural persons, corpo- rations, and other entities having any contracts, leases, or agree- ments, oral or in writing concern- ing the property known as Willow Ranch or having property or ani- als thereon, File No.: 53-2005CA-004282-0000-LK Sec 7 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: ALL UNKNOWN NATURAL PERSONS, CORPORATIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES HAVING ANY CONTRACTS, LEASES, OR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR IN WRITING CONCERNING THE .PROPERTY KNOWN AS WIL- LOW RANCH OR HAVING PROPERTY OR ANIMALS THEREON YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for ejectment re- garding the following property known as Willow Ranch, 9305 Hall Road, Lakeland, Florida 33809, lo- cated in Polk County, Florida, de- scribed as set forth on Exhibit "A" attached thereto, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it on LAURIANE CICCARELLI, Esquire, c/o Troiano & Roberts, P.A., 317 South Ten- nessee Avenue, Lakeland, Florida i',33802, on or before December 27, . 2005, and file the original with the :,Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Exhibit A: .sci-on 30, Township 26 South, Range 24 East, Polk County, Flor- .13 al of Section 30 lying and be- ';in on Polk County, Florida; con- taining 694 acres, more or less. (Tax Identification Number 242630-000000-000000 main property) Section 25, Township 26 South, Range 23 East, Polk County, Flor- ida, the East 110 feet of the South 420 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25 lying and being on Polk County, Florida; containing 1 acre, more or less. (Tax Identification Number 232625-000000-022010) All of Section 31, Township 26 South, Range 24 East, Polk County, Florida, less and except the following: begin at the South- east comer of said Section 31, run thence north 2904.37 feet, run thence West 2930.97 feet, run thence South 27 degrees 22 min- utes 09 seconds West 2183.97 feet, run thence South 10 degrees 25 minutes 06 seconds West 974.28 feet to the South line of said Section 31, run thence East to the point of beginning. (Tax Identification Number 242631-00000-011010) All of Section 6, Township 27 South, Range 24 East, less the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4, and less the East 30 feet of the North 1/2 of the SE 1/4 thereof. LESS AND EXCEPT Begin' at the Northeast corner of the.aforementioned Section 6, and run South 1 degree 22 minutes 15 seconds East along the East boundary of Section 6 a distance of 2660.84 feet to the East 1/4 Section corner of Section 6; thence run North 89 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds West along the North Boundary of the SE 1/4 of Secit,on 6 a distance of 30.00 feet; thence run South 1 degree 18 minutes 05 seconds East, par- allel with the Section Line, a dis- tance of .1325.29 feet; thence run North-89 degrees 39 minutes 24 seconds West along the South Boundary of the North 1/2 of the SE 1/4 a distance of 2615.26 feet to the Southwest corner of the Noith 1/2 of theS SE 114, thence run North.0 de- grees 52 minutes. 22 seconds West along the North-South 1/4 Section Line of Section 6 a dis- tance of 1400.00 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 47 minutes 32 se,-onas West, parallel with the East-West 1/4 Section Line of Section 6 a distance of 1353.22 feet; thence run North 34 degrees 57 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of West a distance of 651.21 feet; thence run North 68 degrees 05 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 187.30 feet; thence run North 10 degrees 25 minutes 06 seconds East a dis- tance of 2017.40 feet to a Point on the North Boundary of Section 6; thence continue North 10 degrees 25 minutes 06 seconds East into the aforementioned Section 31 a distance of 974.28 feet to a Point; thence run North 27 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East a dis- tance of 2183.97Jeet; thence run South 89 degrees 40 minutes 36 seconds East, parallel with the South Boundary of said Section 31 a distance of 2930.97 feet to the East Boundary of said Section. Thence run South 0 degrees 02 minutes 22 seconds West along the Section line a distance of 2904.37 feet to the Southeast cor- ner of Section 31 arfd the Point of Beginning. (Tax, Identification Number 242706-000000-032010) The NE 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the NW 1/4 Section 1, Township 27 South, Range 23 East. LESS AND EXCEPT the following: A tract of land lying in Section 1, Township 27 South, Range 23 East, Polk County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: For a Point of Beginning, Com- mence at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter of the North- west quarter Section 01, Township 27 South, Range 23 -East Polk County, Florida; Thence on the North boundary thereof N. 89 de- grees 34 minutes 08 seconds E. a distance of 646.05' feet; thence departing said North boundary S 00 degrees 13 minutes 29 sec- onds E a distance of 30.00' feet; thence S 59 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds W a distance of 471.62' feet; thence S 31 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds W a dis- tance of 447.96' feet to the East- erly maintained right of way line of Hall Road; thence on said right of way line N 00 degrees 22 minutes 43 seconds W a distance of 22.66'; thence N 02 degrees 40 minutes 09 seconds W a distance of 27.52' feet to the West bound- ary of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 1, Township 27 South, Range 23 East; thence on said West bound- ary N 00 degrees 13 minutes 29 seconds W a distance of 593.10' feet to the Point of Beginning. (Tax Identification Number 232701-000000-010000) If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. DATED on November 16, 2005. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Diane Coleman Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8,15, 2005-3723 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVI- SION BARRINGTON IRVING and CLO- VALYN J. IRVING, Plaintiff, vs. H.W. LIVINGSTON, C.K. TIECHE, INDIAN LAKE INVESTMENTS, L.C., NATION WIDE PROPER- TIES & ASSOCIATES CORP., ET AL, Defendants. I/ CASE NO.: 53-2005-CA-002785 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Defendants, H.W. LIV- INGSTON, C.K. TIECHE, IN- DIAN LAKE INVESTMENTS, L.C., NATION WIDE PROP- ERTIES & ASSOCIATES CORP.; If any of the above- named Defendants are de- ceased, then the following shall be considered Defen- dants In this action; un- known spouses, lineal de- scendants, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, Ilenors, creditors, trustees, and all other claimants claiming by, through, under or against the deceased; or claiming by, through, under or against some corporation, domestic or foreign, that has been dissolved or which is not known to be existing or dissolved; or claiming by through, under or against some organization which operated or did business under a name Indicating a corporation; or claiming oth- erwise as the case may be RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA: LOT 30, BLOCK 321, INDIAN LAKE ESTATES UNIT NO. 10, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGES) 14, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you, and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on EVERETT ALGER- NON SMITH, ESQ. of the law of- fices EVERETT ALGERNON SMITH, P.A., whose address is 111 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324, on or be- fore December 27, 2005, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immedi- ately thereafter,, otherwise a de- fault will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 22nd day of No- vember. 2005. If you are a person with a dis- ability who need any accommoda- tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to ypu, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call (TDD) (863) 534- 7777, or Florida Relay Service 800-955-8770. Richard M. Weiss CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: Is/Tamika Joiner Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2005-3729 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION I IN THE INTEREST OF: S.B. DOB: 05/01/2004 A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. 2002-DP-651600-XX THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: DAVID THOEN YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of S.B., a female child, born on May 1, 2004, to Sandra Both- ers. for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDEDto be and appear before MAGIS- TRATE ROBIN MATHIS JACK- SON in HEARING ROOM at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday the 1st day of February, 2006, for this hear- ing at POLK COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, COURTROOM- Juvenile Division, 5th floor Hearing Room 5C1-255 N. Broadway, BARTOW, FLORIDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE. CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities.Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Patricia A. Bradley as his Deputy Clerk (CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2005-3956 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF AUDREY DIXON, DECEASED. FILE NO.: 04CP-2941 NOTICE TO CREDITORS SA"ND NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (Intestate) The administration of the Es- tate of AUDREY DIXON, de- ceased, File Number 04CP- 2941, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33830. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PER- SONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom a copy this Notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the personal repre- sentative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATE OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against de- cedent's estate, on whom a copy of this Notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the de- cedent and other persons hav- ing claims or demands against the decedent's estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- EVER BARRED. The date of the first publica- tion of this Notice is December 8.2005. Personal Representative: SARAH LUSTER, PETI- TIONER 1 570 Sailpoint Drive Bartow, FL 33830 DAVID R. CARMICHAEL FLORIDA BAR NUMBER 18309 4602 Highlands Place Dr. Board Certified Criminal Trial At- torney 310 East Main Street Post Office Box 50 Bartow, FL 33831 (863) 603-9335 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3861 on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133. The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Peb- ble Lime Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3874 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LETTY LUCILLE PATTERSON Deceased. File No. 05-CP-2722 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the estate of LETTY LUCILLE PATTERSON, deceased, whose date of death was September 18, 2005, File Number 05-CP-2722, has been entered in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion the address of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33830. The names and addresses of the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or demands against the de- cedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is December 8, 2005. Sammy Taylor 915 Forest Lake Drive Lakeland, FL 33809 (863) 698-5563 Emma Hemness Law Offices of Emma Hemness 302 S. Mass. Ave., Suite 217 Lakeland, FL 33801 (863) 603-0855 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3871 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCES M. CULPEPPER, Deceased. FILE NO. 05CP-2735 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the es- tate of FRANCES M. CUL- PEPPER, deceased, File Num- ber 05CP-2735, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion; the address of which is 255 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, Florida 33831- 9000. The names and address of the personal representative and the personal representa- tive's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against de- cedent's estate, including un- matured, contingent or unliqui- dated claims, on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or demands against de- cedent's estate, including un- matured, contingent or unliqui- dated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR. MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 8. 2005. Personal Representatives: WESLEY NORMAN CULPEP- PER 9950 West Cranberry Street Crystal River, FL 33428 Attorney for Personal Repre- sentatives: GRACE ANNE GLAVIN, ESQ. GRACE ANNE GLAVIN, P.A. 1340 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 106 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Telephone: (407) 699-1110 Florida Bar No.: 350605 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3854 CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26, 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read In the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26. 2005 Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must"be securely sealed in an envelope and clearly marked IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. DEBRA 0. ROUSEY A/K/A DE- BRA OLSON ROUSEY A/K/A DE- BRA ROUSEY F/K/A DEBRA LEE OLSON A/K/A DEBRA L. OLSON A/K/A DEBBY OLSON A/K/A SHANNON DEBRA LEE, et al., Defendants. CASE NO.: 53-2005CA-003643-0000-WH- SEC-08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 229b day of November 2005, and entered in Case No. 53-2005CA-003643- 0000-WH-SEC-08 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AS TRUSTEE is the Plain- tiff and DEBRA 0. ROUSEY A/K/A DEBRA OLSON ROUSEY A/K/A DEBRA ROUSEY F/K/A DEBRA LEE OLSON A/K/A DEBRA L. OL- SON A/K/A DEBBY OLSON A/K/A SHANNON DEBRA LEE; UN- KNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBRA 0. ROUSEY A/K/A DEBRA OLSON ROUSEY A/K/A DEBRA ROUSEY F/K/A DEBRA LEE OLSON A/K/A DEBRA L. OLSON A/K/A DEBBY OLSON A/K/A SHANNON DEBRA LEE; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IMN POS- SESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the EAST END OF THE EAST CORRIDOR, 1ST FLOOR, POLK COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, 255 N BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA (ENTRY ON CHURCH STREET), at the Polk County Courthouse, in BARTOW, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. on the 29th day of December 2005 the fol- lowing described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 5, ARIETTA HILLS, AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 88, PAGE 21, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA. All sales are to be held at the east end of the east corridor, first floor, of the Polk County Courthouse lo- cated at 255 North Broadway Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida. Please note that the main entrance is located on Church Street. No entry is pos- sible from Broadway Avenue. In the event any temporary change is necessary, the Clerk will post a " Notice of Change" at the sale loca- tion directing the bidders to the temporary sale location. If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. Dated this 1st day of Decem- ber, 2005. RICHARD M WEISS Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: /s/ Lori Armiio Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec..15, 22, 2005-3953 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PRO- BATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RUTH M. MASON DECEASED. FILE NO. 05CP-2812 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Ruth M. Mason, deceased, whose date of death was October 23, 2005, and whose Social Secu- rity is 496-40-0136, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division the ad- dress of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC1, Bartow, Flor- ida 33831. The names and ad- dresses of the personal represen- tative and the personal represen- tative's attorney are set forth be- low. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is December 15, 2005. Personal Representative William D. Mason 215 6h Terrace E. Wahneta, Florida 33880 Attorneys for Personal Represen- tative: Cynthia J. McMillen Attorney for Cynthia J. McMillen, Save published news of your family and friends! We can laminate clippings in heat sealed plastic, $1 to $5 depending on size. The Polk County Democrat 190 S. Florida Ave. Bartow 533-4183 The Fort Meade Leader 25 W. Broadway Ft. Meade 285-8625 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF HUNTINGTON IN THE HUNTINGTON SUPE- RIOR COURT SANDRA R. HYLAND and MI- CHAEL D. AKERS VS. JAMES DANIEL LEWIS and VIC- TORIA A. LEWIS, CASE NO. 35D01-0508-CC-202 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION It appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said Court by the Affidavit of Petitioners, Sandra R. Hyland and Michael D. Akers, that the following named Defendants', James Daniel Lewis and Victoria A. Lewis, residence cannot be as- certained upon diligent inquiry and that an action exists for a Com- plaint For Foreclosure Of A Con- tract For The Purchase Of Real Estate located at 435 Hanna Street, Huntington, Indiana 46750. Notice is therefore hereby given said Defendants, James Daniel Lewis and Victoria A. Lewis, of the filing and pendency of said action for foreclosure and that unless the Defendants, James Daniel Lewis and Victoria A. Lewis, appear be- fore the Judge of said Court on the 14th day of February, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. and answer or demur thereto, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. CLERK, HUNTINGTON SUPE- RIOR COURT TOURKOW, CRELL, ROSEN- BLATT & JOHNSTON BY: Marvin S. Crell, #3438-02 203 E. Berry Street 814 Anthony Wayne Building Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Telephone: (260) 426-0545 Counsel for Petitioners Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2005-3969FR PUBLIC NOTICE The Bartow Municipal Airport De- velopment Authority, Bartow, Flor- ida, hereby gives public notice, that for 45 days from the date of this advertisement, it and the Fed- eral Aviation Administration will re- ceive written public comments, pertaining to the development of Disadvantaged Business Goals for Federal Aviation Administration sponsored projects, at the Bartow Municipal Airport for fiscal year 2006. The DBE goal for this period is 10.10%. These goals are estab- lished in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. The methodology by which these goals were estab- lished is available for review at the Office of the Executive Director, Ms. Cynthia Barrow, Bartow Mu- nicipal Airport, Bartow, Florida 33831-0650, Monday through Fri- day, from 8 AM until 4:30 PM. Written comments may be for- warded to the address sited be- low. Ms. Cynthia Barrow Executive Director Bartow Municipal Airport P.O. Box 650 Bartow, Florida 33831-0650 Dec. 15, 2005-3966 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING CASE NO. 05447695 PETITION 05022135 1. In the matter of: MAKALLAH EMERY-DOB-06/08/1994, MAY- GEN EMERY-DOB-06/08/1994, MICHAEL EMERY-DOB-10/31/ 1997 A Permanent Custody petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be con- ducted by the court on: WEDNES- DAY, JANUARY 25, 2006, AT 9:00 A.M., before: Judge JUDY A HARTSFIELD 34025 located at: COURTROOM 3-B, LINCOLN HALL, 1025 E. FOREST, DE- TROIT, Ml 48207 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that SHANNON MARIE ALLEN a/k/a SHANNON CLEMONS or the Biological Mother of MAKAL- LAH EMERY, MAYGEN EMERY, MICHAEL EMERY personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. Notice to parent' A petition has been filed with the court regarding the above named childrenn. You may appear at the above time and place and express your interest, if any, in the childrenn. Failure to attend the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the children) a waiver of notice to all subsequent hear- ings, a waiver of right to appoint- ment of an attorney, and could re- sult in termination of your parental rights.. HEARING MAY RESULT IN TER- MINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, PLACEMENT OF THE CHILDREN) IN THE PERMA- NENT CUSTODY OF THE COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTION PLANNING. Carolyn M. Cray Deputy County Clerk i ' Dec: 15, 2005-3948' ,. ... Any authentic work of art must start an argumenthbetween the artist and his. audience. -Rebecca West *,** Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving some- one deeply gives you courage. S-Lao Tzu Florida Park Service has opened 20 new cabins at Lake Louisa State Park with a ribbon- cutting ceremony. The grand opening of the new lakefront cabins brings the total number of state park cabins in Florida to 176. "Lake Louisa State Park's new cabins offer an additional option for guests to enjoy the park overnight," said Depart- ment of Environmental Protec- tion Secretary Colleen M. Cas- tille. "Visitors can now enjoy the outdoor benefits of our state parks with more of the comforts of home." The cabins are fully air condi- tioned and feature screened porches with rocking chairs. Amenities include a full-service kitchen, living room with a fold out couch, two bedrooms, two baths and a gas fireplace. The cabins are equipped with solar powered hot water heaters and are designed to take advantage of the light breeze from Lake Dixie. "From horseback riding to camping, Lake Louisa has many recreational activities for visi- tors," said Florida State Parks Director Mike Bullock. "Both the cabins and camping provide exceptional ways of extending your stay." Lake Louisa State Park opened in 1977 and encompasses 4,450 acres. Lake Louisa is the largest in a chain of 13 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River, designated as an Out- standing Florida Waterway. The park offers more than 15 miles of horse trails, more than 20 miles of hiking trails, 60 full- facility campsites, opportunities for wildlife viewing, a fishing pier, canoe and kayak launching and a picnic pavilion on Dixie Lake. The first two-time Gold Medal winner honoring the nation's best state park service, Florida's state park system is one of the largest in the country with 159 parks spanning more than 723,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach. From swimming and diving in Florida's rivers and springs to birding and fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, Florida's state parks offer year- around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle reenactments and Native American festivals cele- brate Florida's unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window into Florida's cultural heritage. To reserve a cabin or campsite at Lake Louisa or at any Florida State Park, visit www.reser- veamerica.com. For more-infor- mation about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaState- Parks.org. Polk County Citizens Academy Set To Begin Polk County Board of County Commissioners will begin a Citi- zens' Academy Program in Janu- ary that will allow Polk's resi- dents and business owners to "Experience the Magic of Polk." This new initiative will give participants the opportunity to grow in awareness and under- NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROLINE ANN MEYER, Deceased. FILE NO. 05CP-2647 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of Caroline Ann Meyer is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Ave./PO Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831-9000. The names and ad- dresses of the personal represen- tative and the personal represen- tative's attorney are set forth be- low. Any interested person upon whom this notice is served who in- tends to challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, and all persons having claims against this estate who are served with a copy of this notice, are required to file with this court such objection or claim within the later of three 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 that person. Persons having claims against the estate who are not known to the personal representative and whose names or addressees are not reasonably ascertainable must file all claims against the estate within three months after the date of the first publication of this no- tice. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT. SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publica- tion of this Notice is Decembaer Personal Representative: James "Jim" Cox 3 Aqualane Dr. Winter Haven, FL 33880 Christopher Desrochers Christopher Desrochers, P.L. 2504 Ave. G NW Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 299-8309 Fla Bar #0948977 Attorney for Pui ,oniil 13. pi.se iil, tive Dec. 8. 15, 2005-3890 standing of services available in Polk County. Citizens' Academy students will learn through a series of in- teractive classes that include on- site field trips to county facili- ties. This 11-week program is free and open to the public. Classes are set to begin on Jan. 17. Participants will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Polk County's Volunteer Serv- ices' Office at 534-6089. IAdvertising 533-4183 Works Call Us 285-8625 I - "V The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from bfrth to age nine. The Polk County Democrat S FlIda A e Bartow, FL 33830 1lii 1 )iO i i lat.ilC L .'eader 25 W. Broadway Fort Meade, FL 33841 8A LAKE LOUISA State Park now offers cabins for campers. - (Photo provided) Florida Park Service Opens Lake Louisa Cabins Esq. Florida Bar No. 351581 Law Office of Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. & Assoc. 10225 Ulmerton Rd., Bldg. #11 Largo, FL 33771 Telephone: (727) 586-3306 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3970 S Open the door of opportunity. Use our Classifieds. December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat 9A Nutrition Wise -- 400-mo - - aw aw ad-.o- A- w4=- e - Nutrition Notes a 3.uIe w Pwri"e oa tF e *I*vu.e0 -a - S. -- SOb. - -4p --IW M- 40 . + .D i S- -. - 'S - 9 - -a - .a - - a - 0 - Save published news of your family and friends! We can laminate clippings in heat sealed plastic, $1 to $5 depending on size. The Polk County Democrat 190 S. Florida Ave. Bartow 533-4183 The Fort Meade Leader 25 W. Broadway Ft. Meade 285-8625 "Copyrighted Material SSyndicated Content. 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Florida Ave. / North Lakeland 1090 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. North Sebring 6105 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring3863 U.S. 27 S. i Okeechobee 210, 5S. Parrott Ave. / Wauchula 1490 Hwv. 17 N. / Arcadia 1415 E. Oak Street iHw'. 7o / Poinciana 911 Towne Center Dr. a - 0 II The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 orts Wa Operation Slow Speed Reaches 5,000 Boaters Five thousand boaters got checked this past weekend as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rolled out its first coordi- nated statewide manatee law en- forcement effort along with a team of more than 45 local, county, state and federal agen- cies in 19 counties. Operation Slow Speed focused on education due to hurricane- impacted speed zone signs. Despite cooler weather and fewer than expected boaters on the water, the statewide team ef-. fort yielded 176 manatee warn- ings, 128 manatee citations, 319 boating safety warnings, 93 boating safety citations, 23 fish- ery violation warnings, and 22 fishery violation citations. In addition, this team per- formed four search-and-rescue missions, as well as responded to 30 calls for service. Officers made one arrest for boating-un- der-the-influence and two for Homeland Security violations in Palm Beach County. "During this time of the year we see an influx of seasonal resi- dents on our waterways," said Officer Scott Prasse, the opera- tion's organizer. "That coupled with seasonal changes in mana- tee speed zones and migration patterns makes it crucial for us to educate boaters. We want to save lives and manatees." Through November, 358 manatees have died this year statewide, 70 by watercraft. Through Dec. 4, 73 boaters have died on Florida's waterways. In 2003, Florida led the na- tion in boating deaths with 64, and last year, had 68. Most of them were preventable. This is the third year for Op- eration Slow Speed in Palm Beach County but the first time it was a statewide project. Boaters are required to know the rules for the waters where they boat. Replacing signs de- stroyed by past hurricanes may take months, but the speed zones that those signs mark will still be in effect. Complete copies of individual county waterway rules are avail- able at MyFWC.com/manatee/ rules or by calling the FWC at 850-922-4330. 10A USF Commencement Set Saturday, Dec. 16 That's a powerful gift for $99 MELISSA LANIER OF BARTOW once again was asked by the Haines City Stingers to play with them in the Turkey Trot softball tournament held in Bartow. Melissa had a strong .750 batting average and .857 on-base percentage because of three walks on Saturday. On Sunday, Melissa took to the mound for a repeat game against a Se- bring team that they hag to battle to win a come- back one-run victory on Saturday. It was a differ- ent story Sunday as the Stingers got an early lead and never gave it up, winning by four runs. They ultimately took second place in the tournament. - (Photo provided) Zoning 0Board Eenr ocks (Continued from Page 1A) Hammer called CR 540-A "an absolute disaster zone. "We've already seen what a fouled up planning process looks like on 540-A. "We don't want a moratorium on development; we want a planned' out process. We're not trying to stop change; we want it to be good change. "Eventually the city's going to have to take responsibility for that (E.F. Griffin) Road." Schreiber said that there is lit- tle traffic now on E.F. Griffin Road, and that it meets the high- est traffic standard, Level of Service A. Hammer said that with the projected developments already in the works on E.F. Griffin Road, the level of service will drop to C. Mrs. Brewer told Hammer that McQuillen's latest proposal "is a good compromise." Hammer asked her what she considered to be compatible development next to existing five-acre homesites. "Residential," she replied, adding, "I think they're doing an admirable job" of responding to neighborhood concerns. "The' developers are so power- ful," Hammer said. "They have really deep pockets." He aiid his goal was to main- tain "dthe feel" of Bartow. Kim Thompson, who moved to E.F. Griffin Road from Mulberry,' said that real estate agents tell her that homes on large lots often sell before they are even listed. "We believe there's a market for homes on acreage," she added. Terry Frost, who lives on E.F. Griffin Road, said of McQuillen's homes: "The quality of his prod- uct is absolutely undisputed. t "We just want space out there." She read a letter' from Judy Clark, president of the Bartow Board of Realtors, urging the city to promote development of one- acre homesites. "We would like to offer up- scale properties" instead of hav- ing to take clients to Lakeland to find executive housing, her letter said. Brent Geohagan, lawyer for John and Terry Frost in a lawsuit they have filed against the Silver Companies Development, told the board that the city created Rural Estate zoning in response to calls for low density housing; He said the McQuillen appli- cation "is a litmus test for whether that was just a nice ges- ture." No other place in Bartow is more appropriate for one-acre homesites than E.F. Griffin Road, he said. . He predicted that developers will not apply for one-acre zoning without prodding from the zon- ing board. "If you're going to implement RE-1 zoning, you'll have to tell somebody 'no,'" he said. Schreiber asked if the Burt J. Harris Act relating to land devel- opment could cause the city lia- bility if McQuillen's application were denied. Geohagan replied that the Harris Act applies only to "a tak- ing" by government, not to zoning regulation. T. Franklin Black, who lives on E.F. Griffin road, told the board: "We want quality." He cited development of Traskwood and other residential developments on Lyle Parkway as proof that there is a market in Bartow for low density, high quality housing. Most of the existing homes on E.F. Griffin Road are on lots of one acre or more, he said. Disputing Schreiber's asser- tion that there is little traffic on E.F. Griffin Road, John Frost told the board: "Traffic on that road is just getting horrible." Referring to the Latin motto on the city seal, Urbs in Rure, Frost said: "We will no longer be the town in the country." He said that developments of two to four homes per acre are not compatible with five-acre homesites. Brian Garrett, representing Our Town Bartow, told the board: "The battle lines have pretty_ much been drawn. If this is not the place for Rural Estate zoning, then I don't guess there is a place." Many cities "don't just settle for what comes along," he said, urging the board to hold out "for what is best for Bartow." James Clements, a real estate agent,' spoke in favor of McQuillen's development. He said that what local resi- dents think of as "Old Bartow" is the area south of downtown. "The zoning board and the city There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me. -John Erskine commission have- a fiduciary responsibility to the citizens of Bartow to approve developments of this type," he said. Clements added that the 1,300-home development under way at the north end of E.F. Griffin Road "is the one people should have been jumping up and down about." He predicted that McQuillen could seek deannexation from the city and win approval of his development from the county commission. The Florida Dept. of Community Affairs defines com- patibility as residential develop- ment next to other residential development, as opposed to com- mercial property or other land use, he said. As the hour-and-a-half public hearing drew to an end, Schreiber said that with a gated development like McQuillen is proposing, the city does not assume the responsibility for maintaining the streets. McQuillen said he would pre- fer a berm to walls around his development' "Ninety percent, of my cus- tomers want to keep people from driving through the neighbor- hood," he said. Raulerson told his fellow board members: "I think we're getting some pretty clear direc- tion from the citizens and the city commission" to encourage Rural Estate zoning on E.F. Griffin Road. "This board's primary interest is zoning, not the finances of the city." Schreiber disagreed, saying the board should consider the economic impact on city govern- ment. "I would love to see RE-1 zon- ing shown on an overlay on a map of Bartow," indicating where low density development should go, Marchman said. Schreiber said that some of the Clear Springs Land Co. acreage could be developed with low. density housing. Mrs. Brewer moved to approve R-1-3A zoning for the McQuillen development, with a maximum of 41 homesites. Schreiber second- ed. The vote was tied, with Marchman and Raulerson voting against the motion. The finest eloquence is that which gets things done. -David Lloyd George University of South Florida Lakeland will recognize the achievements of 87 students at commencement Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland Center, 301 West Lime Street. Seventy-one students will re- ceive bachelor's degrees, and 16 will earn master's degrees. USF President Judy Genshaft will confer the degrees. 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Anna Woodbury Anna Woodbury Teacher of the Year SRE of the Year Jan Grimes Carolyn Roberts Fort Meade Middle-Senior Fort Meade Middle-Senior Teacher of the Year SRE of the Year Tim Grant Sally McCumber Gause Academy Teacher of the Year Carolyn Keith Gause Academy SRE of the Year Jernetha Oliver Lewis Elementary Teacher of the Year Brenda Fouty you Reanyb~&m Ia Lewis Elementary SRE of the Year Alfred Williams Yb.w Top YTea'r4 om frG nLa4 (hrbini I Lo" WMem4. uA m bssN"am d bo hw b(4 Gop righted Material Sicated Content Available from Commercial News providers" , 1^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -si^^^^^^^ ^HI^^H^^Br ^^^^F j lli" "" ^~ ^^^BP^^^--^i^^^^B ^B^^^r ^^r 1I *- *-in 2B The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 0 e e Dr. Mac Rigel Is New Pastor At Fort Meade First Church of God Christmas Events Set at New Experience New Experience Victory and Praise Tabernacle in Bartow will hold its annual youth Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., at the church. The church's annual Christmas banquet will take place Monday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m., at Polk Street Community Center. A love offering will be accept- ed. The church is located at 870 Main Street. Gospel Sing in Bartow Sunday A gospel sing is planned at Faith Deliverance in Christ Outreach Ministries, Inc., in Bartow, this Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Performing will be the Baker Family Gospel Singers, the Shalom Gospel Singers of Bartow, the Voices of God Gospel Singers of Lakeland, the D.L. Bright Gospel Singers of Lakeland, and the Holy Propheteers of Bartow. The church is located at 1275 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. More Church News On Page 3B Dr. Malcolm "Mac" Rigel for- mally accepted the call to become pastor of Fort Meade First Church of God on Sunday, Dec. 11. Dr. Rigel had been supply pas- tor at the church for four months. He has served several church- es in Florida, and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. Dr. Rigel has been at Warner Southern College for more than 30 years as trustee, administra- tor, and professor. He continues as an adjunct faculty in the School of Ministry at the college. He earned an M.A. from the University of South Florida in rehabilitation counseling. He received a master's of sacred the- ology in clinical pastoral educa- tion supervision from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Iowa, and a doctor of sacred theology from Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Rigel's wife, Martha, also has an M.A. in rehabilitation counseling from the University of South Florida. Besides being a wife and moth- er, she has been a teacher, coun- selor, and social worker for sever- al public schools, Warner Southern College, and govern- meant and private social agencies in Florida and Indiana. The Rigels plan to move into the parsonage in Fort Meade after the first of January and become active in the community. The Christmas musical, "I'll Be Home For Christmas," will be presented at the church on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with Sunday evening gath- ering at 6 p.m. The church is located at 215 South Perry Avenue. r.. / Dr. Malcolm "Mac" Rigel will present a live nativity enact- ment at 809 South Poplar Avenue in Fort Meade, this Friday and Saturday, as well as Friday, Dec. 23, and Saturday, Dec. 24. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. "Live animals will be a special feature of the presentation," said Brenda Boyd, director of the Heaven's Angels Drama Team, a LIV6 NRtiVity in Fort Meade Victory Life and Praise TO Present Christmas Play Heaven's An els Drama Team a minister of Cornerstone Church of God in Fort Meade. "Children will be welcomed to pet the live donkey, sheep, goat, ducks, and other animals, as well as observe drama team members portray the nativity of the birth of Christ," Mrs. Boyd said. For the most news in your area read the Democrat or Leader. Musings From God's Penman A Special Christmas Tradition By REV. JAMES L. SNYDER A tradition, a friend of mine used to opine, is anything done more than once. He just may have something there. I love tradition; however, many people turn their nose up at the word as though it was a bad smell. I have always believed tradi- tion is the glue holding families together. Many important traditions focus on the Christmas season. One tradition in our family cen- tered on the annual Christmas tree. Nobody in our family can remember how this tradition started or even why. I have my suspicions, but some suspicions are better kept to themselves. Through the years, our Christmas ritual seemed to grow. Each year seemed better than. the previous. Of course, it could have been my imagination, but what is life without a vivid and expanding imagination? According to my father, no self- respecting family would allow an artificial Christmas tree to invade their home. In his mind, it was sacrilegious, and he went to great pains making sure our Christmas tree each year was worthy of our family celebration. Our Christmas tree ritual had three primary elements to it. The first element was cutting our own Christmas tree. This called for finding the right tree for our living room. One year, I remember, my father brought a tree home and could not get it through the front door. He ended up cutting off the top of the tree, which became our Christmas tree that year. Most years, it took my father several months before he found just the right tree for our Christmas celebration. He start- ed his Christmas tree quest around the first of September. Years later, I discovered this was just his excuse for getting out of the house and walking the fields. As I got older, I was allowed to join him in this all- important pursuit for the right Christmas tree. "What are we looking for?" I queried my father. "The best looking Christmas tree in the world," he replied. As far as I was concerned, one tree looked like another. I could never tell the difference. But my father always assured me, "Son, we'll know it when we see it." And he was always right. I did- n't know what we were looking for, but when we found it, we always recognized it. At least Dad said so, and he would not lie about something so important. When we did find the right tree, Dad and I always shared a moment of silence, teaching me the importance of admiring God's creation. Whether my father was manip- ulating my imagination or not, I probably will never know. All I know is that every year we had the perfect Christmas tree. Once found, the tree had to be cut and not just any old way would do for dear old dad. "There's a right way and there's a wrong way to cut a Christmas tree," he instructed me. The second element of our Christmas tree tradition was set- ting it up in our living room. This, according to my father, was man's work. If not set up properly, the tree could tip over and potentially ruin our Christmas. Dad and I worked the good part of an afternoon making sure the tree was properly set. I can still smell the fragrance of those freshly cut pine trees. Decorating the tree was a dif- ferent matter, which was Mother and my sister's job. Once the tree was set, we would leave it in their capable hands. The last element of our Christmas tree tradition was dis- posing of the tree in the dignity it deserved. Dad and I, after my mother and sister had removed all of the decorations, would remove the tree out into the backyard. There we would set it up for the birds that chose to winter in our back- yard. Then we would put all kinds of things on the tree for the birds, everything from seeds to peanut butter. I asked about the peanut but- ter once and he smiled, saying "It's for the squirrels." The importance of family tradi- tions is not what a family does, but that a family does it together. Some people have the idea that tradition in and of itself is bad. Of course, it all depends on the tra- dition under consideration. I will grant you, certain tradi- tions do more harm than good. If a person observes a tradition sim- ply because they have observed it in the past and for no other rea- son, that is probably not a good thing. Christmas is a time saturated with traditions of all kinds. I believe many people simply go through empty traditions during this time of the year, which carry no real significance to them. At Christmas time, they take a tradition out and after Christmas, put it neatly back where they found it to wait anoth- er year. One tradition falling into this category honors the birth of Jesus Christ; God come in the flesh. A myriad of Christmas carols cele- brate this wonderful truth. However, when the Christmas tree comes down, this marvelous truth of God's incarnation is put away. The birth of Jesus Christ is a marvelous tradition filled with truth that changes our life and nourishes our spiritual growth day by day. Christ "come in the flesh" is more than just a tradition cele- brated once a year. It is a reality affecting every day I live. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoev- er believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16 KJV). Now that's a tradition worth celebrating. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship located at 1471 Pine Road in Silver Springs -Shores. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores, and can be con- tacted by e-mail at jamessny- der2@att.net. The church website is www.whatafellowship.com. Reverend Snyder is the host of the weekly radio program, Sunday Joy, heard at 9:30 a.m. on WOCA, 1370 AM. Victory Life and Praise Church in Bartow will host a premier of a modern Christmas play this Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. The drama "Don't Cry for Me . S." is set in the year 2005, and highlights the life of a young teen runaway and the lessons she learns about family and God. The Victory Life and Praise Extreme Teens will be performing the play, which was written and directed by David Driggers. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served immediately following the perfor- mance. The church is located at 530 West Hooker Street. For more information, call 533- 6522. C. M. POLK NAPA AUTO PARTS, INC. -% 202 S. CHARLESTON, FORT MEADE BARTOW PRINTING 495 E. Summerlin Street Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 533-4114 (863) 534-1758 bpc@barpr.com K-T PHARMACY, INC. 490 E. Summerlin -533-4102 S-. 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Some people, however, suffer from more severe depressions at this time of year, perhaps because they have sad associations with the holidays, or because they are alone, and they see others happily enjoying the fes- tive season with friends and family The end of the year can also be a particularly lonely time for single people without friends or family with whom to spend the holi- days. If you are feeling sad and lonely as we approach the year's end, don't think that you have to just "tough it out" or go it alone. Talk to a trusted spiritual advisor, your doctor, or a therapist. Help is readily available, but you have to seek it out. Also, try to find people to spend time with at the holidays, whether they are supportive friends or family members. And finally, don't forget to ask God for His help. 3D FENCING Irrigation & Concrete Sales Service Installation 863/285-5688 James Dempsey, Owner Repairs 331 N. Charleston Ave. Ft. 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Hooker St. Bartow Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 pm Refreshments will be served after the play For more information please call: (863) 533-6522 We feature Tuxedo Rentals by Mr. Formal and Mitchell Bartow 71 December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat Reflections On Faith Out of My Range by Peggy Kehoe When Celebrating Christmas Was Criminal By ROGER CAMPBELL In 1644, the English Parlia- ment outlawed Christmas. No celebrationss of any kind were to oe tolerated that commemorated the season. What caused this revolt against celebrating the birth of Christ? Was there a political conspir- acy to do away with Christian- ity? Were the members of Parlia- ment so interested in being in- clusive that they feared the wide public recognition of one relig- ious holiday might obscure oth- ers? Did they think England was getting too religious? Were doubters demanding their rights of privacy from the songs and sounds of Christmas? No, none of the above. What then? Walter B. Knight, in his book, Knight's Master Book of Illustra- tions, says Christmas celebra- tions were forbidden because they had gotten out of hand. According to Knight, the meaning of Christmas had be- come lost in a maelstrom of drunkenness, rioting, and de- pravity. Law-abiding people found it necessary to stay indoors for their own safety. And in re- spending to this crisis, Parlia- ment made celebrating Christ- mas criminal. What, then, rescued Christ- mas? What brought it back in a form that cultivated peace on earth, good will toward men? What enabled people to finally reject carnal cravings that had no reason to be part of the cele- bration of this historic event? "Christmas carols," writes Knight. Excesses gave Christmas a bad name. Musical expressions of the heart issues of Christmas re- stored it to public favor, ending the restrictions placed on its celebration. Thirty years after Parlia- ment's ban on celebrating Christmas, Isaac Watts was born. Watts was somewhat frail, only five-feet tall, but took to books and poetry as a child. He learned Latin at age 4, Greek at 9, and Hebrew at 13. He wrote more than 600 hymns, aftong them being his enduring Christmas carol, "Joy to the World," with its focus on praise and peace. The pleasing tune was adapted from one found in the masterful work of George Fre- derick Handel, composer of "The Hallelujah Chorus," which still moves crowds to rise in rever- ence when played by orchestras or presented by choirs at Christ- mas and Easter. Handel also had a hand in the music of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night." Other composers kept adding what are now well-known as Christmas carols: "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger," "It Came upon a Midnight Clear," The First Noel," "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," to name some favorites. Now, every year during the Christmas season, these classic carols with their life-changing lyrics are rediscovered, re- hearsed, played over sound sys- tems in malls, and legally pre- sented to millions in myriads of media outlets. This is powerful proof that liv- ing out the message of Christ- mas is stronger than laws, bans, or boycotts in accomplishing the purposes of what began in a sta- ble in Bethlehem so long ago. Celebrating Christmas is about more than giving it's about living out the inner change made in those who have received the greatest gift of all. k Bethlehem Marketplace In Winter Haven This Weekend First Baptist To Present Live Nativity First Baptist Church of Bar- tow's Adult 2 Department is sponsoring a church-wide live nativity to celebrate the Christ- mas season. The east lawn of the church at 410 East Church Street will be the location for the presentation of the Christmas story as told through narration and music in three separate scenes. Performances will be pre- sented between 7 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15; Friday, Dec. 16; Thursday, Dec. 22; and Fri- day, Dec. 23. Free Movie, Games, at Holy Trinity This Saturday Take a break on behalf of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bartow this Saturday, Dec. 17, with a free showing of the movie, "The Polar Express." Sponsored by The Society Inc. of Lakeland, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, and will feature the movie and games, as well as a concession stand offering hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and drinks. The church is located at 500 West Stuart Street. Seeds from the Sower By Michael A. Guido It was reported that two zoo attendants were searching for an escaped monkey. They found him sitting on a park bench reading two books. One was the Bible, the other was Darwin's "Origin of the Species." "What's he doing?" asked one. The other answered, "He's trying to decide whether he's his brother's keeper, or his keeper's brother." I'm glad I came from the Mas- ter and not a monkey. When God produced man, He didn't cause him to evolve from some lower form of life. His crea- tion was something new. The Bible says, "God created man in His own image." Ancient Bethlehem will come alive as Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven presents "Beth- lehem Marketplace" this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 16- 18. All are invited to visit Bethle- hem as Mary and Joseph would have seen it more than 2,000 years ago when they came to take part in the census. Calvary Baptist Church has assembled a cast and crew of more than 160 people to act out the busy streets that Mary and Joseph would have seen. Visitors will enter the city and pass the census takers to take in the sights of old Bethle- hem. Walking the streets that Mary and Joseph did, looking for an inn, guests will encounter Ro- man soldiers and other citizens. The route will go by street vendors, including a silversmith, fish vendor, carpenters, and oth- ers from the period, hawking their wares. Visitors will see .the synagogue where a rabbi will be speaking, and at the end of the journey, travelers will view a liv- ing nativity with Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus, and live ani- mals. The marketplace will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. The event is free. Calvary Baptist Church is lo- cated on 2101 Overlook Drive Southeast. For more information, call the church office at 324-4262. ARP's 'Voices of Christmas' Cantata Slated For Dec. 18 A Christmas Cantata, "The Voices of Christmas," by Joseph M. Martin, will be presented by the Associate Reformed Presby- terian Church choir on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the 11 a.m. worship service. Narrated by associate pastor, Rev. Charles Clendinen, the can- tata will be directed by Janet Heidtman, and accompanied by Sarah Gibson, piano; Al McKen- zie, bass; and Lyda Frankenbur- ger, flute. The cantata includes English, Welsh, Austrian, French, and German carols, in addition to original compositions by Joseph Martin, and narration by Pam- ela Martin. Soloists will be Marion Harri- son, Stephanie Harrison, Karen Hall, Robbie Post, and Walker Lyle. Sopranos will be Marion Har- rison, Stephanie Harrison, Karen Hall, Liz Whatley, Deb Oates, Kristi Green, Hanna Oates, Helen Gienau, Martha McKenzie, Laura Baine, and Ginger Read. Altos will be Barbara Lassi- ter, Martha Post, Ellie Haag, Bet James, Phyllis Ball, Debbie McLean, Elspeth Belflower, and Sandy Sewell. Tenors will be Buie Geiger, Bob Kelly, Gail O'Doski, Neil Bontrager, and Robbie Post. Basses will be Hugh Craw- ford, Jackie James, Steve Harri- son, Walker Lyle, Dick Glasgow, Billy Brown, and Dick Post. The church is located at 205 East Stanford Street in Bartow. A special candlelight Christ= mas Eve Communion Service will be held at the church on Sat- urday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Jenny Heidtman, mezzo-so- prano from Atlanta, will be spe- cial soloist. (Continued from Page 10B) bowl; mix well. Put butter and sugar in medi- um bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Put chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan. Heat, stir- ring constantly, over low heat until chocolate melts. Stir in reserve maraschino cherry juice. Let cool slightly. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking pan. Push in centers with thumb; spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mix- ture into each thumbprint and top with a cherry. Bake in 350-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are firm. Remove to wire racks. Let cool completely. Store in an air- tight container. Makes about 3 dozen. Ho Ho Surprises Delight family and friends with these tasty cookies. 48 red or green maraschino cherries (about one 16-ounce jar) 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Confectioners' sugar Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly on paper towels; set aside. Put butter and 1/3 cup con- fectioners' sugar in a large mix- ing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well mixed. Stir in almond extract. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape about 2 teaspoons dough around each cherry. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake in a pre- heated 375-degree oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until set but not brown. Roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Let cool. If desired, roll in confectioners' sugar again. Makes 4 dozen. Holiday Coffee Cake This taste-tempter will win rave reviews at a holiday brunch. 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. almond extract' 2 (8-ounce) packages crescent rolls 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tsp. milk 1/4 tsp. almond extract Drain maraschino cherries; discard juice or save for another use. Reserve 10 maraschino cher- ries for garnish; chop remaining cherries. Combine chopped cher- Wauchula First Christian to Present Musical Dec. 17-18 First Christian Church of Wauchula will give a presenta- tion of the musical, "Come! in Grace and Glory," at the historic Wauchula City Hall auditorium at 225 East Main Street, on Sat- urday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the musical beginning at 7. All seating in the 400-seat venue is general admission and tickets are $5 at the door. Proceeds will be donated to the Hardee Help Center. Tom Hartman directs the pro- duction. Featured soloists are Joey Kirkland, Dawn Atkinson-Jones, Tony Stockton, Jen Canary, Mike Milby, Lisa Johnston, Er- ica Eisenhauer, Pammy Jo Rob- erts, Sylvia Henry, and Tom Taylor. Sound and lighting will be provided by Big Dogg Audio. For more information, call 863-773-9243. Holiday Coffee Cake ries, cream cheese, almonds, sugar, and almond extract; mix well. Separate each can of crescent roll dough into 2 rectangles; press firmly at edges and perfo- rations to make one large rectan- gle. Roll or pat into a rectangle about 15x13 inches. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Roll up dough start- ing at long side of rectangle. Place seam-side down on greased baking sheet. Form into a ring, firmly pressing ends together. With scissors or a sharp knife, cut almost through ring at 1-inch intervals. Turn each section slightly on its side. Bake in a preheated 350- degree oven 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 min- utes to prevent over browning. Carefully remove from pan to wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar, milk and almond extract to make a glaze. Drizzle over coffee cake. Garnish with reserved whole cherries. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes about 15 servings. Maraschino Brownies When the neighborhood kids gather at your house, these moist brownies are quick-to-fix. 1 (21-1/2- to 22-1/2-ounce) package brownie mix 1 (8-ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained Prepare brownie mix accord- ing to package directions, adding yogurt with liquid ingredients; mix well. Stir in cherries. Spoon batter into greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Make sure cherries are evenly distrib- uted. Bake in a preheated 350- degree oven 28 to 30 minutes. Do not overbake. Brownies will be moist and cannot be tested with wooden pick. Makes 2 dozen bars. Lemon Cherry Squares This variation of lemon bars will please family and friends. 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1 (16-1/2-ounce) package lemon bar mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream Confectioners' sugar Drain maraschino cherries; discard juice or save for another use. Chop cherries; drain again. Set aside. Press ready-to-use crumb mix- ture from lemon bar mix into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9x2- inch baking pan. Bake in a pre- heated 350-degree oven 10 min- utes. Remove from oven. Meanwhile, combine filling packet from lemon bar mix with eggs and sour cream; mix with a fork until well blended. Stir in chopped cherries. Pour cherry mixture over hot crust. Bake in a 350-degree oven 26 to 28 min- utes, or until very light brown. Let cool completely in pan. Cut into squares. (For ease in cutting, use a wet knife.) Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving. Store bars, covered, in refrigerAor. Makes 16 squares. Party Cheese Ball Save time by preparing this appetizer in-ldvance. 1/2 cup (about 14) maraschino cherries 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 cup walnuts, chopped Crackers or cut-up vegetables Drain maraschino cherries on paper towels. Chop cherries and drain again. Beat cream cheese with elec- tric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until cream cheese is smooth. Stir i pineapple and cherries. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Shape cheese mixture into two (4-inch) balls. Roll cheese balls in walnuts, pressing nuts into sur- face to adhere. Refrigerate about 1 hour, or until chilled. Serve as a spread with crack- ers or vegetables. Makes 2 (4-inch) cheese balls. Tip: You can prepare this appetizer in advance, then freeze it for later use. Allow cheese balls to thaw in refrigerator before serving. Cherry Sangria A refreshing nonalcoholic drink. 1 (32- to 40-ounce) bottle cher- ry juice blend 1 (6-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, undrained 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 (10- to 12-ounce) bottles club soda or lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled Combine cherry juice blend, maraschino cherries with their liquid, orange juice and lemon juice in a large pitcher; mix well. Add orange and lemon slices. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours. Before serving, add club soda; stir gently. Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses. Garnish with additional maraschino cherries and orange slices, if desired. Makes about 2 quarts. Heavenly Eggnog 1 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries 1 quart plus 1 cup prepared eggnog (regular or reduced fat), divided 1 tsp. vanilla extract Drain cherries, reserving juice (about 1/2 cup). Place -one cherry in each compartment of a 1-inch ice cube tray. Fill tray with 1 cup eggnog. Freeze until solid. Stir reserve cherry juice and vanilla into 1 quart eggnog; refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to serve, place eggnog ice cubes in glasses. Fill with cherry flavored eggnog. (Eggnog will not be diluted by the water of regular ice cubes. Rather the flavor will be main- tained with the eggnog cubes). Makes 8 (4-oz.) servings. *Note: Use 2 cups eggnog to make a "cherry ring." Arrange cherries in bottom of ring mold. Add slivers of green maraschino cherries for leaves, if desired. Pour in small amount of eggnog; freeze until firm. Add eggnog to fill. Freeze until solid. Unmold into punch bowl filled with cher- ry flavored eggnog. Cheery Spiced Cider This tasty beverage is a treat for youngsters. 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon 1 strip (1/2x3-inches) orange peel 3 whole cloves 3 whole allspice 16 maraschino cherries 8 orange slice halves Put apple cider, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice, cinna- mon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice in a l rge saucepan; bring to a boil. RedUce heat; sim- mer 15 minutes. Strain out cin- namon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice. Place 2 maraschino cherries and 1 orange slice half in each of six mugs. Pour about 2/3 cup spiced cider over cherries. Serve warm. ' Makes 8 servings. Note: Spiced cider can be pre- pared in advance and reheated just before serving. Cherry Almond Clusters A sweet treat for any holiday gathering. 1 (8-ounce) package semisweet. baking chocolate 1 cup slivered almonds, toast- ed 1 cup dried tart cherries Ho Ho Surprises Break up chocolate and put it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100 percent) power 2 minutes, stirring halfway through the heating time. Stir until chocolate is com- pletely melted. Add almonds and dried cherries; mix until com- pletely coated with chocolate. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm. To toast almonds: Spread almonds on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350- degree oven 5 to 7 minutes, stir- ring occasionally. Makes 2 dozen. Hot Shot Cherries Pecans and cherries pack a punch! 2 cups pecan halves 1 cup dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Combine pecans and cherries in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin and oregano; mix well. Pour over pecan mixture; stir to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pecan mix- ture. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not allow mix- ture to burn. Remove from heat. Spread pecans on waxed paper to cool. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 3 cups. Crunchy Cherry Party Mix Easy-to prepare snack is a hol- iday favorite. 4 cups bite-size corn or rice square cereal (such as Corn or Rice Chex) 2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex) 2 cups broken whole grain Melba toast 2 cups small fat-free pretzel twists 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pep- per 1-1/2 cups dried tart cherries Put corn or rice cereal, wheat cereal, Melba toast and pretzels in a large bowl; stir to mix. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, stir together melted mar- garine or butter, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic pow- der, onion powder and ground red pepper. Drizzle over cereal mix- ture. Toss to coat. Spread cereal mixture in a 15xl0xl-inch (or a 13x9x2-inch) baking pan. Bake in a preheated 300-degree oven about 25 min- utes, stirring every 7 to 8 min- utes. Remove from oven; stir in dried cherries. Pour onto alumitmn i I'oil to cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container for up to I week. Makes 20 (1/2 cup) servings. Note: For a whole new i'!:\r, substitute 1 table, poo n .i blend seasoning mix for the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper. 3B H'awe A C(hery Ch6 tas,/ Maraschino Brownies I 4B The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 CITY OF HBARTOW 450 N. Wilson Ave. Bartow 534-0100 Badcockmore HOME FURNITURE & 1 IO 545 N. Broadway Bartow, FL 33830 533-1611 Nancy Young Owner Bob Hart Manager Greater Bartow Chamber OF COMMERCE 510 N. 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BASS OWNER 285-8253 113 W. Broadway FORT MEADE, FL (863)285-8715 Ar 05r ANMO lip The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 ti POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0056 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MTAG CUST FOR PALISADES ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 9807 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: GORDON HEIGHTS PHASE #4 PB 56 PG 13 LOT 121 Section 27, Township 29, Range 25 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-25-362280- 001210 Name in which assessed: NAQUEL L. ROGERS All of said property being in the County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de- scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs- day in the Month of January which is the 12th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at 8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COUPT. ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, -'". t. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830-9000 TELE- PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3848 POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0057 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MTAG CUST FOR PALISADES ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 10193 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: HOKES SUB DB P PG 84 LOTS 8 TO 10 Section 08, Township 30, Range 25 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 08-30-25-41 8500- 000080 Name in which assessed: J D BOYETTE All of said property being in the' County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de- scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs- day in the Month of January which is the 12th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at 8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830-9000 TELE- PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3852 POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0049 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WACHOVIA BANK NA the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 10525 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: MITCHELLS C L ADD DB F PG 45 BLK 0 LOT 1 E 75 FT OF N 110 FT Section 34, Township 31, Range 25 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 34-31-25-477000- 032012 Name in which assessed: JOE NATHAN WEST All of said property being in the County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de-. scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs- day in the Month of January which is the 12th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at 8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA '33830-9000 TELE-' PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION I IN THE INTEREST OF: VM, JM, TM MINOR CHILDREN SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. JP04-108600-FF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: MARGARITA MENDEZ YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of CHILDREN'S INITIALS VM 6-17-1994 female Polk County, FL, JM 9-14-1996 fe- male Polk County, FL, TM 1-22- 1998 born to Vickie Norris, Polk County, FL. for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDED to be and appear before MAGIS- TRATE ROBIN MATHIS JACK- SON in HEARING ROOM at 9:00 A.M. on the 1st day of February, 2006, for this hearing at POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM- Juvenile Divi- sion, 5th floor Hearing Room 5C1-255 N. Broadway, BAR- TOW, FLORIDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families.Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Debbie Stinson as his Deputy Clerk (CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3857 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION I IN THE INTEREST OF: L.G. DOB: 05/06/04 A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. 2004-DP-259500-XX THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Ira Garland Last known address: 628 N. Pine Street, Sebring, FL 33870 YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of L.G., a female child, born on 05/06/2004, to Melissa Arm- strong, in Polk County, Florida. for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDED to be and appear before MAGIS- TRATE ROBIN MATHIS JACK- SON in HEARING ROOM at 9:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY the 4th day of January, 2006, for this hearing at POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM- Juvenile Division Hearing Room- (5C1) 5th Floor, 255 N. Broadway, BARTOW, FLORIDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT fO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding.. It hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Debbie Stinson as his Deputy Clerk (CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2005-3772 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OR AUCTION Notice of public sale or auc- tion of the contents of the fol- lowing located at 2099 42nd Street, N.W., Winter Haven, Florida 33881. Sale date: December 30, 2005 Time: 10:00 a.m. The unit numbers, name of tenant, and general description of the personal property con- tained in the unit are as fol- lows: G-1,07 Penny Anderson King Size Bed and Frame, 2 Night Stands, Lamps, Micro- wave, 19" TV, Dinning Room Table and Chairs, Vacuum Cleaner, Radio, DTV Receivers, Misc. Kitchen Equipment G-1 02/111 Aritta Hopper Double Bed & Frame, 2 Single Box Springs & Mattress's, 3 Chest of Drawers, 1 *Couch, Rocking Chair, Baby Walker, Plastic Storage Box's, Misc.. Household Items SALES ARE BEING MADE TO SATISFY LANDLORD LIEN. Items may be viewed be- tween 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday, prior to sale date. For information contact: Man- ley Lawson, 2099 42nd Street, N.W., Winter Haven, Florida 33881 Phone (863) 967-6869 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3884 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF NANCY IRVIN, Petitioner/Wife, and GEORGE IRVIN, Respondent/Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO.: 2005DR- 0101300-0000-LK DIVISION: 05 TO: GEORGE IRVIN 206 Orange Blvd. Polk City, FL 33868 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written.defenses, if any, to it on the1Wife's attorney, Gregg S. Kamp, Esquire, whose address is P O. Box 6235, Lakeland, Florida 33807. on or before December 28, 20_Q5, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Wife's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise. a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Dated on December 7, 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS Clerk of the Court BY: Richard M. Weiss Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3907 action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the Wife's attorney, Gregg S. Kamp, Esquire, whose address is P.O. Box 6235, Lakeland, Florida 33807, on or before December 23. 2_Q.5, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Husband's attorney or immediately thereafter; other- wise, a default will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the Petition. Dated on November 30, 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS Clerk of the Court, BY: Richard M. Weiss Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 1.,8. 15. 22, 2005-3797 hearing or voice impaired, call (TDD) (863) 534-7777, or Florida Relay Service 800-955- 8770. WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Court this 21St day of November, 2005. Richard Weiss CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ Lori Armilo Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 8, 15. 2005-3841 Democrat & Leader Advertising pays BIG Dividends IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION In Re The Estate Of, EVA MAE JAMES, Deceased File Number: 05CP-2554 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EVA MAE JAMES, deceased, File Number 05CP-2554, is pend- ing in the Probate Court, Polk County, Florida, the address of which is: Clerk of Court, Post Of- fice Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bar- tow, Florida 33830. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent, and other persons having claims. or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, 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 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent, and other persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate, including unma- tured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL OBJECTIONS, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is December 8, 2005. Personal Representative: Hazel James Perrella 2806 Schafflind Court Vienna, VA 22180 Attorney for Personal Representa- tive: Joseph A. Morrison 3500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 3 Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 644-3399 Florida Bar Number: 313793 Dec. 8. 15, 2005-3860 POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0024 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MTAG CUST FOR CARLYLE AS- SET MANAGEMENT LLC the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 21743 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: THOMPSONS ADDITION PB 3 PG 44 BLK 16 LOTS 6 7 & 8 S4 T32 R28 & S33 T31 R28 Section 04, Township 32, Range 28 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 04-32-28-981600- 016060. Name in which assessed: AD- NAN ELYAMAN All of said property being in the County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de- scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs- day in the Month of January which is the 1 2th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at 8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 338"30-9000 TELE- PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 1 5, 22, 29, 2005-3850 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF REBECCA A. COOLEY, Petitioner/Wife, and ROBERT ELIAS COOLEY, Respondent/Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO.: 53-2005DR- 005619-0000-00 SECTION: 05 TO: ROBERT ELIAS COOLEY 2715 ISLAND OAKS EAST LAKELrAND, FL 33805 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY ABFF INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, and DORIS JOHNSON, DOROTHY TULLY, PATRICIA MATTHEWS, WILHMENA ZACHERY, DONALD ZANDERS, BERT NIXON, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, a/b/o James Plyler, STATE OF FLOR- IDA and MAY NIXON ZANDERS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2005-CA-004411 Sec. 08 Division: Civil NOTICE OF ACTION TO: DORIS JOHNSON, DORO- THY TULLY, PATRICIA MAT- THEWS, WILHMENA ZACHERY, DONALD ZANDERS, BERT NIXON, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, a/b/o James Plyler, STATE OF FLORIDA and MAY NIXON ZANDERS, if alive, and if dead, their unknown spouses, wid- ows, widowers, heirs, devisees, creditors, grantees, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them, and any and all person claiming any right, title, in- terest, claim, lien, estate or de- mand against the Defendant in re- gards to the following described property in Polk County, Florida: PARCEL 1: LOT(S) 36 AND 37 AND BEGIN AT THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF LOT 36, IN BLOCK "B", THENCE WEST 34 FEET; THENCE NORTH 117 FEET; THENCE EAST 34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 117 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN BLOCK "B" OF PARKLAND AD- DITION TO LAKELAND, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORD- ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. Notice is hereby given to each of you that an action to quiet title to the above described property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses on Plaintiff's at- torney, BILL MACFARLANE, P.A., P.O. BOX 101507, CAPE CORAL, FL 33910. and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Polk County, 255 North Broadway, Bar- tow, Florida 33830, on or before January 13, 2006, or otherwise a default judgment will be entered against you for the relief sought in the Complaint. THIS NOTICE will be published once each week for four consecu- tive weeks in a newspaper of gen- eral circulation published in Polk County, Florida. DATED this 1st day of December, 2005. RICHARD W. WEISS Clerk of the Court By: /s/ TAMIKA JOINER Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 8. 15, 22, 29. 2005-3906 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- ISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC.. Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW B. GARCIA A/K/A MATTHEW GARCIA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MATTHEW B. GAR- CIA A/K/A MATTHEW GARCIA; UNKNOWN TENANT I; UN- KNOWN TENANT II; and any un- known heirs, devisees, grantees. creditors, and other unknown per- sons or unknown spouses claim- ing by, through and under any of the above named Defendants, Defendants. CASE NO.: 53-2005-CA-2722-WH-4 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court of Polk County, Florida. will on the 22nd day of Decemberl 2005, at 9:00 o'clock A.M., at the East corridor, first floor, 255 N. Broadway in Bartow, Florida 33830 offer for .sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following- described property situate in Polk County, Florida: Lot 4, Block "C", of SOUTHSIDE TERRACE, according! to the- map or plat thereof as re- corded in Plat Book 47, Page 23, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is indicated above. All sales are to be held at the east end of the east corridor, first floor, of the Polk County Courthouse lo- cated at 255 North Broadway Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida. Please note that the main entrance is located on Church Street. No entry is pos- sible from Broadway Avenue. In the event any temporary change is necessary, the Clerk will post a " Notice of Change" at the sale loca- tion directing the bidders to the temporary sale location. If you are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accom- modation in order to partici- pate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- tance. Please contact the Of- fice of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your re- ceipt of this notice; if you are AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is December B 2005. Personal Representa- tive: Gary C. Feldman 2208 Fremont Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55405 CHARLES P. CHRITTON Florida Bar No. 191307 WENDEL & CHRITTON. Char- tered POST OFFICE BOX 2808 LAKELAND, FL 33806 (863) 603-7730 Attorney for Personal Represen- tative Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3855 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 1989 GOLD CADILLAC 4- DOOR VIN 1G6CD5155K4276665 TAG NO. D73 NTZ CASE NO. 53-2005CA-004360-0000-00 Section 08 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: Charles Lee Anderson 2401 2nd Street, N.W., No. 85 Winter Haven, FL 33881 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an inter- est in the following prop- erty: 1989 GOLD CADILLAC 4- DOOR VIN 1G6CD5155K4276665 TAG NO. D73 NTZ FREDERICK J. MURPHY, JR., as City Attorney of The City of Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, gives notice of forfei- ture proceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes (2005), in regard to the above-described property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Winter Haven, in Polk County, Florida on or about November 6, 2004, by The City of Winter Haven Police Department and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the City of Winter Haven Police Department. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to determine whether prob- able cause exists to believe that Captioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Flor- ida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about Novem- ber 23, 2005. PLEASE GOVERN YOUR- SELF ACCORDINGLY. FREDERICK J. MURPHY. JR. Florida Bar No. 0709913 City Attorney BOSWELL & DUNLAP LLP Post Office Drawer 30 Bartow, Florida 33831 (863) 533-7117 Dec. 8. 15, 2005-3856 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: THE FORFEITURE OF: ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,105.00) U.S. CURRENCY CASE NO: 2005CA-004408 SECTION: 04 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Andrew C. Garrison 3622 Swindell Avenue Lakeland, Florida 33815 AND ALL OTHER PERSONS who claim an interest in the above- captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sheriff of Polk County, Florida, ("Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture proceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701- 707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-described prop- erty ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lakeland, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 19, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in possession of the property at the time of seizure 'has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to determine whether probable cause exists to believe that Captioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking for- feiture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about November 29, 2005. I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 30Q day of November, 2005. DAVID S. BERGDOLL General Counsel Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6294 Florida Bar #0209902 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3845 POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0012 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT EDWARD IV LLC the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate In accordance with the American With Disabilities Act. persons with disabilities needing a special ac- commodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 255 North Broadway, Bartow, Florida 33830, Phone (83) 534-4690 not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired (TDD) 1-863-534-7777, or Voice (V) 1-80-955-8770, via Florida Re- lay Service. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court on the 5th day of De- cember, 2005. RICHARD W. WEISS Clerk of Said Court By: /s/ Mary Ann Ray As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3864 ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de- scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs-. day in the Month of January which is the 1 2th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at .8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830-9000 TELE- PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3851 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUN- DRED TEN AND 00/100 DOL- LARS ($2,41 0.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY CASE NO.: 2005CA-004358 SECTION: 11 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Joe Alan Golan 2723 Sunshine Drive Lakeland, Florida 33801 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lakeland, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 12, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about No- vember 22, 2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 23rd day of November, 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6294 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3847 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF: LILLIAN A.G. SMITH, Deceased. FILE NO. 05CP-2476 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LILLIAN A.G. SMITH, de- ceased, File No. 05CP-2476, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is Pro- bate Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC- 4, Bartow, Florida 33831-9000. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attor- neys are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice is served within three months after the date of first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM, BUT IN NO EVENT LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE DEATH OF THE DECEDENT. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, BUT IN NO EVENT LATER THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE DEATH OF THE DECEDENT. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: THE FORFEITURE OF: THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUN- DRED FIFTY-NINE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($3,459.00) U.S. CURRENCY CASE NO: 2005CA-0041 85 SECTION: 04 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Chaldrick Kelley 3110 Avenue F, N.W. Winter Haven, Florida AND ALL OTHER PERSONS who claim an interest in the above- captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sheriff of Polk County, Florida, ("Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture proceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701- 707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-described prop- erty ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Winter Haven, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 3, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is presently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in possession of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to determine whether probable cause exists to believe that Captioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. An Amended Complaint seeking forfeiture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Cir- cuit in and for Polk County on or about November 29, 2005. I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 3UP day of November, 2005. DAVID S. BERGDOLL General Counsel Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6294 Florida Bar #0209902 Dec. 8, 1 5, 2005-3844 CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26, 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read in the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26. 2005. Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must be securely sealed in an envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133. The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Con- crete & Corrugated Pipe Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3878 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF TYNA D. CARTER, TRUSTEE OF THE TYNA D. CARTER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 25, 2002, Plaintiff, and LUIS TORRES AND CELIA TORRES, Defendants. CASE NO. 53-2005-DR-003992 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Sarah Hartley 20 Limestone Street, Apt. 2 Caribou, ME 04736 If alive, and if dead, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditor, trus- tees and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Com- plaint to foreclose on a mortgage action which will divest you of any interest in and to the following-de- scribed, to-wit: Lot 28 and 29, CUTRONE PARK, according to the plat thereof as recorded In Plat Book 39, Page 22, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida. Has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ADRIAN GABALDON, Plain- tiff's Attorney, whose address is P.O. BOX 1303, Auburndale, FL 33823, on or before January 9, 2006, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Husband's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. 6B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, A DELAWARE COR- PORATION, Plaintiff, vs. HECTOR MARTINEZ, et al., Defendantss. CASE NO. 53-2005-CA-4059-0000 SEC. 4 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: HECTOR MARTINEZ and UN- KNOWN SPOUSE, if married if alive, and/or dead his ( their) unknown heirs, devi- sees, legatees or grantees and all persons or parties claiming by, through, under or against him (them). Addresses unknown. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action for foreclosure of a mort- gage on the following property in POLK County, Florida: LOT 41, ESTATES OF LAKE ST. CHARLES, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 124, PAGE 5 AND 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A., Attorneys, whose address is 708 South Dixie Highway, Coral Ga- bles, Florida 33146, (305) 666- 2299, within 30 days after the first publication of the notice and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on SPEAR AND HOFF- MAN, P.A., attorneys or immedi- ately thereafter; otherwise, a de- fault will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 6th day of December, 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Mary Ann Ray As Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 15,2005-3865 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN H. CURRAN, Deceased. File Number: 05CP-2775 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the es- tate of John H. Curran, de- ceased, whose date of death was September 30, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Polk County Courthouse, Post Office Box 9000, Drawer No. CC-4419, Bartow, Florida 33830-9000. The names and addresses of the personal rep- resentative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against de- cedent's estate, 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 AF- TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the de- cedent and other persons hav- ing claims or demands against decedent's estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publica- tion of this Notice is December Carol J. Finn Personal Representative 4005 Asbury Court Plant City, Florida 33566 Ben H. Darby, Jr. Attorney for Personal Repre- sentative Florida Bar No. 146408 Ben H. Darby, Jr., P.A. Post Office Box 2971 Lakeland, Florida 33806-2971 Telephone: (863) 688-7611 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3869 CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue. Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26. 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read in the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26, 2005 Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 21799 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: LAKEVIEW PARK PB 50 PG 41 LOT 1 Section 06, Township 32, Range 28 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 06-32-28-984900- 000010 Name in which assessed: MARY L. WHITE All of said property being in the County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must be securely sealed in an envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133 The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Ferric Sulfate Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8. 15. 2005-3875 December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 1995 DODGE RAM 2500 VAN VIN# 2136HB21Y95K504291 FLORIDA TAG# X1 2HSJ CASE NO.: 2005CA-4495 SECTION: 04 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE- PROCEEDINGS Hugo Ortega 18 Regal Loop Mulberry, Florida 33860 Fermin Ortega-Acevedo a/k/a Fermin Hugo, Fer- min Acevedo, Fermin Acebedo 18 Regal Loop Mulberry, Florida 33860 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Mulberry, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 28, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about De- cember 5, 2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 6th day of December. 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3957 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MURIEL LOUISE HUTSON, Deceased. PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 05-CP-2560 DIVISION: Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Muriel Louise Hutson, deceased, File Number 05-CP-2560, by the Circuit Court for Polk County, Flor- ida, Probate Division, the address of which is Drawer CC-4, Post Of- fice Box 9000, Bartow, FL 33830; that the decedent's date of death was November 23, 2004; and the total cash value of the estate is $30.000.00 and that the name and address of those to whom it has been assigned by such Order are: RONALD R. HUTSON 340 West 1st South Street, Tamaroa, IL 62888 PATRICIA ELLIOTT-TAIT 12713 Rend City Road, Ben- ton, IL 62812 JANICE K. ELDERS 2635 Hilltop Road, Springfield, IL 62707 HERBERT E. HUTSON 1024 S. Locust, Sesser, IL 62884 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and other person having claims or demands against the es- tate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- BATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DE- MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) OR MORE YEARS AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is December 15 2005. Person Giving Notice: HERBERT E. HUTSON 1024 S. Locust Sesser, IL 62884 Attorney for Persons Giving No- tice: CLIFFORD R. RHOADES Florida Bar No. 308714 227 N. Ridgewood Drive Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-0346 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3949 POLK COUNTY DEMOCRAT #2006-0058 SALE DATE: 1/12/2006 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (CHAPTER 197.512 - FLORIDA STATUTES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT MTAG CUST FOR PALISADES ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC the holder of the following cer- tificates, has filed said certifi- cates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate numbers and years of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 10597 YEARS OF ISSUANCE 5/30/2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROP- ERTY: BEG 7 CH 12 FT W OF NE COR OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 RUN S 4 CH 51 FT E TO HY 17 N TO 40 LINE W TO BEG LESS R/W FOR HWY 17' Section 33, Township 32, Range 25 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 33-32-25-000000- 044010 Name in which assessed: CON- SUELO ZEPEDA All of said property being in the County of Polk, State of Flor- ida. To redeem property, pay- ment must be made by Cashi- er's Check or Money Order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Unless such certifi- cate shall be redeemed accord- ing to law, the property de- scribed in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder for CASH at the Polk County Courthouse, Main Lobby, exact location to be posted in Main Lobby on date of sale, on the second Thurs- day in the Month of January which is the 12th day of Janu- ary. 2006 beginning at 8:30 A.M. with lunch recess at Noon, until completion; and, if neces- sary, continue on a day to day basis under the same condi- tions as the first sale day, dur- ing the regular hours of the Clerk's Office until completion. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL AC- COMMODATION TO REVIEW TAX DEED SALES SHOULD CON- TACT: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ATTN: TAX DEED DEPT, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830-9000 TELE- PHONE (863) 534-4528 OR 534-4529. DATED this 12/1/2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT * POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA By: MARY ANN PETROVICH Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3853 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION I IN THE INTEREST OF: R.J. DOB: 11/03/1998 MINOR CHILD AMENDED SUMMONS AND NO- TICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (THE GEN- DER OF THE CHILD SHOULD BE A MALE) CASE NO. JP03-451000-LW THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: GEROME DECOUSEY (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of R.J., a male child, born on 11/03/1998, to Tanga T. Jones and Gerome Decousey, in Polk County, Florida.' for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDEDto be and appear before MAGIS- TRATE ROBIN MATIS JACKSON in HEARING ROOM at 9:00 A.M. on WEDNESDAY the 18th day of January, 2006, for this hearing at POLK COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, COURTROOM- Juvenile Division Hearing Room- (5C1) 5th Floor, 255 N. Broadway, BARTOW, FLORIDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Debbie Stinson as his Deputy Clerk (CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 1,8,15,22,2005-3771 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($71 5.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY CASE NO.: 2005CA-004477 SECTION: 11 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Joshua McKinley 534 W. Timberlane Ave- nue, Apt. A Lakeland, Florida AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lakeland, in Polk County, Florida on or about November 8, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has'the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of tile Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about De- cember 2, 2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 5th day of December. 2005.. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3954 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PRO- BATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ARTHUR H. GREEN DECEASED. FILE NO. 05CP-2774 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Arthur H. Green, deceased, whose date of death was October 17, 2005, and whose Social Secu- rity is 383-12-3699, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division the ad- dress of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC1, Bartow, Flor- ida 33831. The names and ad- dresses of the personal represen- tative and the personal represen- tative's attorney are set forth be- low. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice Is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having, claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is December 8, 2005. Personal Representative Cynthia J. McMillen, Esq. 10225 Ulmerton Rd., #11 Largo, Florida 33771 Attorneys for Personal Represen- tative: Cynthia J. McMillen Attorney for Cynthia J. McMillen, Esq. Florida Bar No. 351581 Law Office of Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. & Assoc. 10225 Ulmerton Rd., Bldg. #11 Largo, FL 33771 Telephone: (727) 586-3306 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3885 "Grant" yourself a little extra cash. Sell . it in a 8 classified. If you are a person with disabili- ties who needs any, accommo- dation In order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at nocost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534- 4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this no- tice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534- 7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 5th day of Deembe 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS, As Clerk of Said Court BY: /s/ Betty Norrell As Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2005-3866 an envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133. The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Resur- facing and Milling Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3877 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGIS- TERED HOLDERS OF ACE SE- CURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2004- HS1, ASSET BACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, PLAINTIFF, -vs- CYNTHIA JACKSON; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION #1; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSES- SION #2; IF LIVING, AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS. NO.: #05-CA-003506 Division#: 7 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to .an Order or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 18, 2005, entered in Civil Case No. 05-CA-003506 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judi- cial Circuit in and for POLK County, Florida, wherein JPMOR- GAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUS- TEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2004-HS1, AS- SET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff and CYNTHIA JACKSON are defen- dant(s), I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, AT THE EAST END OF THE EAST COR- RIDOR, FIRST FLOOR, POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 255 NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE, BARTOW, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 AM, MAIN ENTRANCE IS ON CHURCH STREET, NO ENTRY AVAILABLE ON BROADWAY AVE. December 22, 2005, the fol- lowing described property as set forth ih said Final Judgment, to- wit: LOT 10, BLOCK F OF LOCK- HART & SMITH RESUBDIVI- SION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-. CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. All sales are to be held at the east end of the east corridor, first floor, of the Polk County Courthouse lo- cated at 255 North Broadway Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida. Please note that the main entrance is located on Church Street. No entry is pos- sible from Broadway Avenue. In the event any temporary change is necessary, the Clerk will post a " Notice of Change" at the sale lo- cation directing the bidders to the temporary sale location. If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. DATED at BARTOW, Florida, this 21st day of November, 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT POLK County, Florida By: /s/Lori Armijo Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3840 IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA LAKE DELL PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GUY BRIDGES, DECEASED AND PEARL BRIDGES, DE- CEASED, JUDY PHILLIPS; CONNIE PHILLIPS; DEBO- RAH KAY HOUSE SHORT; ROBERT RAY RANKIN, SR.; ROBERT RAY RANKIN, JR.; WILLIAM CARL RANKIN, Defendants. CASE NUMBER: 53-2005-CA-4003-WH SECTION NO.: 11 AMENDED NOTICE OF AC- TION TO: GUY JOHN PHILLIPS, JR. 170 PAR THREE DRIVE SOUTH SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA 28779 RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it on STEPHEN F. BAKER, ESQ., Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is 800 First Street S., Winter Haven, FL 33880, on or before the 9th day of January. 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, either before service on Plaintiff's attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the re- lief demanded in the Petition. The Plaintiff is seeking to quiet title on real property described as follows: PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE WEST 246 FEET OF LOT 8, W.J. HOWEY LAND COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 41, PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 6th day of December. 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3958 For the most news in your area read the Democrat or Leader. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: ONE THOUSAND THREE HUN- DRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,347.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY CASE NO.: 2005CA-4568 SECTION: 11 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Unknown AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Auburndale, in Polk County, Florida on or about November 29, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about De- cember 8, 2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 9th day of December. 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida, 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3961 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUN- DRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,475.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY CASE NO.: 2005CA-4494 SECTION: 04 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Royal Clemons 35 Massey Road Lake Hamilton, Florida 33851 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lake Hamilton, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 21, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the. Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about De- cember 5, 2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 6th day of December. 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3959 CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26. 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read in the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26. 2005 Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must be securely sealed in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DALE A. LOVIN Deceased. File No. 05 CP-2845 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the es- tate of DALE A. LOVIN, de- ceased, whose date of death was November 27th, .0.Q5, and whose Social Secu- rity Number is 410-82-4401, is pending in the Circuit Court for POLK County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer C-4, Bartow, Florida 33831-9000. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this no- tice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF- TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is Thursday Decem- ber 8 2005. Person Giving Notice: JEFFREY L. LOVIN 1069 Sundale Lane Kingsport, TN 37665 LAW OFFICES OF J. KELLY KENNEDY Attorneys for Personal Represen- tative 1981STST S WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3004 Telephone: (863) 294-1114 Florida Bar No. 037871 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3879 POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -NOTICE- Invitation To Bid Notice is hereby given that the Polk County Sheriff's Office will be receiving sealed bids for the fol- lowing: Title: Comprehensive Psychologi- cal Services ITB 2006-04 All Pertinent Information, Bid In- structions, Bid Dates, Specifica- tions, and Bid Forms can be ob- tained by contacting the Polk County Sheriff's Office David Weston, Purchasing Agent, at 3705 U.S. Hwy 98 S, Unit 14, Lakeland, Florida 33813, phone (863) 413-2882 ext. 108. Closing Date & Time: January 5, 2006 @ 2:00 P.M. Sheriff Grady Judd reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive informalities in any bid, and to accept the bid that is, in his judgment, a responsible bid in the best interest of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Russ Wetherington, CPPB, CPCM Deputy Director, Central Services Bureau By: David P. Weston Supervisor, Purchasing Section Dec. 15, 2005-3946 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 1992 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER VIN# JT3VN39W6N8049703 FLORIDA TAG# C508SD CASE NO.: 2005CA-4492 SECTION: 08 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Jose Ruiz Zaragoza 121 12th Street Winter Haven, Florida 33880 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lake Wales, in Polk County, Florida on or about October 20, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfei- ture of Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about De- cember 5, 2005. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA JIM THORSLAND, Plaintiff(s), vs. IONA P. LOVING, Defendant(s). CASE NO.- 53-2005CA-004332- 0000-00 SEC. 7 NOTICE OF ACTION WITH PROPERTY TO: lona P. Loving 1658 Heritage Hill Dr., Richmond, VA 23233-4329 last known residence and ad- dress or if any of the aforesaid per- sons is dead, then his or her unknown heirs, devisees, lega- tees or grantees, and any and all other persons or parties claiming by, through, under or against them; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status, if known, claiming under any of the above named or in- terest in and to the lands here- after described. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ac- tion to Quiet Title for the following described property in Polk County, Florida, to wit: The South 150 feet of the North 2397.792 feet of the West 320 feet of the East 3/4 of Section 4, Township 31 South, Range 26 East. The East 40 feet thereof subject to an easement for road right-of- way. (Also known as Tract Number 181 of the unrecorded plat of Groveland Highlands East) has been filed against you and you are required to file your an- swer or written defenses, if any, to it, Plaintiff's Attorney, whose name and address is David F. Lanier, Esq., P 0 Box 400, Avon Park, Florida 33826-400, on or before December 27 2005 otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on November 21.2005. RICHARD M. WEISS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By /s/ Tamika Joiner Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8,15, 2005-3728 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SADIE VRANOVICH, Deceased. File No. 05-CP-2780 Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the es- tate of SADIE VRANOVICH, deceased, whose date of death was September 1 5th, 2005, and whose Social Secu- rity Number is 207-24-5379, is pending in the Circuit Court for EQlk County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is P.0, Box 9000. Drawer CC-4 Bartow. FL 33830-9000 The names and addresses of the per- sonal representative and the per- sonal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- TER 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 dece- dent and other persons having claims or demands against dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 8. 2005 Personal Representative: David Bruce Kozloff 1035 S. Negley Ave- nue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 TROIANO & ROBERTS, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Represen- tative 317 SOUTH TENNESSEE AVE- NUE LAKELAND, FL 33801-4617 Telephone: (863) 686-7136 Florida Bar No. 0221864 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3889 CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26. 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read in the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26. 2005. Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must be securely sealed in SERVICING LP AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, C- BASS MORTGAGE LOAN AS- SET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-CB3, PLAINTIFF, -vs- WESLEY SZANYI, INDIVIDU- ALLY AND AS TRUSTEE, ET AL. DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 05-CA-003770 Division#: 11 NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS-PROPERTY TO: ADRIANA PULIDO RESIDENCE UNKNOWN, If living, including any unknown spouse of the said Defendants, if either has remarried and if either or both of said Defendants are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, as- CITY OF BARTOW BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids in triplicate, as listed below shall be received by the City of Bartow, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, up to 10:00 a.m. January 26, 2006 to be opened thereafter and publicly read in the Conference Room of the Purchasing Agent, 505 North Mill Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 10:00 a.m. on January 26, 2005 Bids shall be submitted to the City of Bartow, Attention Purchasing Department at 505 North Mill Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida 33830. All bids must be securely sealed in an envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133. The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Pav- ing Material Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3876 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COM- PANY SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO OLD KENT MORTGAGE COM- PANY, Plaintiff, vs. MILAGROS JIMENEZ; THE UN- KNOWN SPOUSE OF MILAGROS JIMENEZ; JUAN AGOSTO; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JUAN AGOSTO, IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF RE- MARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN- ORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; MONOGRAM CREDIT CARD BANK OF GEORGIA; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EX- ISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI- TORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANTS) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANTSS; UN- KNOWN TENANT #1; UN- KNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 53-2005-CA-003358- 0000-00-SEC 07 NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en- tered in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Polk County, Florida, described as: LOT 3, LYNNWOOD, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RE- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 71, PAGE 38, OF THE PUBLIC RE- CORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 4076 GLISSON DRIVE, bAKELAND, FLORIDA 33810. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the East End of the East Corri- dor, First Floor, Polk County Courthouse, 255 North Broad- way Avenue, Bartow, Florida at 900 o'clock A.M., or as soon thereafter 9:00Q A.M., the 22nd day of December, 2005. All sales are to be held at the east end of the east corridor, first floor, of the. Polk County Courthouse located at 255 North Broadway Avenue, Bar- tow, Florida. Please note that the main entrance is located on Church Street. No entry is pos- sible from Broadway Avenue. In the event any temporary change of location is neces- sary, the Clerk shall post a "No- tice of Change" at the sale lo- cation directing the bidders to the temporary sale location. If you are a person with disabili- ties who needs any accommo- dation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are enti- tled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Re- lay Services 711. DATED THE 18th DAY OF No- vember, 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By /s/ Lori Armijo Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 1 5, 2005-3842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- TION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2003, AMONG CREDIT- BASED ASSET SERVICING AND SECURITIZATION LLC, MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVES- TORS, INC., LITTON LOAN (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice " impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. Dated at POLK County this 6th day of December. 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By /s/ Mary Ann Ray Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3891 Have something to sell? Call The Democrat, 533-4183 The Leader, 4285-8625 a---.. 7B signees, creditors, lienors, and trustees, and all other persons claiming by, through, under or against the named Defendant(s); and the afore- mentioned named Defendant(s) and such of the aforemen- tioned unknown Defendants and such of the aforemen- tioned unknown Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been com- menced to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property, ly- ing and being and situated in POLK County, Florida, more par- ticularly described as follows: LOT 48, ROYAL RIDGE PHASE ONE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 103, PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA. More commonly known as 727 BELVIOR DRIVE, DAV- ENPORT, FL 33837-8248. This action has been filed against you and you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, upon SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Woodland Corporate Center, 4505 Woodland Corp. Blvd., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33614, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this no- tice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's at- torney or immediately there af- ter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the re- lief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the lth day of December. 2005. If you are person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of'the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4488, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice of hearing; if you are hear- ing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770. RICHARD M. WEISS Circuit and County Courts By: /s/ Mary Ann Ray Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3892 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, SUCCESSOR SERVICE FOR GREENPOINT CREDIT CORP., Plaintiff, vs. MARGARITO RUIZ, JR.; THE UN- KNOWN SPOUSE OF MARGA- RITO RUIZ, JR.; LUISA RUIZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LUISA RUIZ, IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RE- SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DE- VISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UN- KNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2005-CA-4353-SEC 11 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: LUISA RUIZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LUISA RUIZ, IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UN- KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMAR- RIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT- EES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI- TORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS- TEES, AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DE- FENDANT(S) WHOSE RESIDENCE ARE/IS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written de- fenses, if any, in the above pro- ceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiff's attorney, whose name and address appears hereon, on or before December 27, 2005; the nature of this pro- ceeding being a suit for foreclo- sure of mortgage against the fol- lowing described property, to wit: LOT 11, OAK MEADOWS ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 81, PAGE 27, OF THE PUB- LIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. To include a: 1999 LIMITED, VIN FLA14613924A and 76163515 1999 LIMITED, VIN FLA14613924B and 76163516 A/K/A 3229 OLD HWY 60, MULBERRY, FL 33860. If you fail to file your answer or written defenses in the above pro- ceeding, on plaintiff's attorney, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, an envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the date, time and name of bid. Detailed specifi- cations and information may be obtained from the Purchasing De- partment at 863-534-0133. The City of Bartow reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or part and/or to accept or reject any items in the bid and waive any informalities. The City of Bartow will not be re- sponsible for bids opened before the specified .time due to enve- lopes that are not properly ad- dressed and/or unmarked as in- structed in this notice. Annual Requirements for Car- bon Dioxide Per specifications FOB Bartow, FL Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3873 The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 fit U Real Estate Services 145 East Main Street, Bartow (863) 533-4119 REALTOR Suzanne Wynn, 533-5930 evenings Ragon Bamett, 285-9391 evening Shannon Sloan, 701-7898 evenings Bet James, 533-5655 evenings Allen Durrance. 412-0201 evenings Judith King Barnett LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER EVES: 285-9391 840 N. Orange Blossom Circle $110,000 Nicely maintained, furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large living room, screened porch and 12' x 28' workshop. 28 N.W. 4th Street, Ft. Meade Large 3 BR on comer lot with eat-in kitchen. Call Judy. Fort Meade Almost 3 Acres on South Perry L Large commercial lot available on Charleston $99,900 $130,000 -A 25 E. MAIN ST. BARTOW, FL - 533-3131 3 bedroom, 2 bath, -".- -- custom pool home, 1 with over 7,000 j sq. ft. under roof on , 12 acres. Call Karen , Guffey, 533-3131. .. ' 30 +/- acre secluded country estate. Lakefront home with over 3500 sq. ft. of living area, huge rooms and plenty of storage. Barn, horse stalls, pasture and income producing grove. What a find!. Please call Will Putnam for more details, 863-559-5356. SOfLD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQ- UITY, INC., Plaintiff, V. JAMES E. REYNOLDS; ANNETTE P. REYNOLDS, his wife ESTATE OF JAMES E. REYNOLDS; ES- TATE OF ANNETTE P. REY- NOLDS; UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ES- TATE OF JAMES E. REYNOLDS; UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNETTE P. REYNOLDS; UN- KNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. REYNOLDS; UN- KNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ANNETTE P. REYNOLDS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREAS- URY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERV- ICE; POLK COUNTY FLORIDA, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS; POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA, CLERK OF COURTS; TEN- ANT #1; TENANT #2; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM- ANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2005-CA-004189 SECTION 07 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JAMES E. REYNOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* ANNETTE P. REYNOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* ESTATE OF JAMES E. REY- NOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* ESTATE OF ANNETTE P. REY- NOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. REYNOLDS, 2467 Ap- paloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRE- SENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNETTE P. REYNOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ES- TATE OF JAMES E. REYNOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ES- TATE OF ANNETTE P. REY- NOLDS, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN TENANT #1, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* UNKNOWN TENANT #2, 2467 Appaloosa Road, Lake Wales, FL 33853* *Current Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property in Polk County, Florida: Lot 565, Lake Pierce Ranchettes Fifth Ad- dition Phase One, ac- cording to the Plat Book 82 at Page 19, Public Records of Polk County, Florida, together with a mo- bile home situated thereon, which is af- fixed to the aforede- scribed real property and incorporated therein, 1973 Regent Mobile Home, I.D.# 3636CR70123636. has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida, and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses to it, if any, to: GREGORY A. SANOBA, ES- QUIRE SANOBA & SANOBA, P.A. 114 East Edgewood Drive Lakeland, Florida 33803- 4015 on or before January 16, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either be- fore service on Plaintiff's attor- ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- tered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on December 12 2005. RICHARD M. WEISS Clerk of Circuit Court By /s/ Mary Ann Ray As Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 1 5, 22, 2005-3968 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND. THE CITY OF FROSTPROOF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOT IN COMPLIANCE DOCKET NO. 05-1-NOI-5308-(A)- (N) The Department gives notice of its intent to find the Amend- ment(s) to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Frostproof, adopted by Ordinance No(s). 2005-50, 2005-51, 2005-52 and 2005-53 on October 31, 2005, NOT IN COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Sections 163. 3184, 163.3187, 163.3189, F.S. The adopted City of Frost- proof Comprehensive Plan, the Department's Objections, Rec- ommendations and Comments Report, (if any), and the De- partment's Statement of Intent to Find the Comprehensive Plan Not In Compliance will be avail- able for public inspection Mon- day through Friday, except for legal holidays, during normal business hours, at the City of Frostproof City Hall, 111 West First Street, 2nd Floor, Frost- proof, Florida 33843-0308. * This Notice of Intent and the Statement of Intent for the Comprehensive Plan found Not In Compliance will be forwarded by petition to the Division of Administrative Hearings ( DOAH) of the Department of Management Services for the scheduling of an Administrative Hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The purpose of the administrative hearing will be present evi- dence and testimony on the noncompliance issues alleged by the Department in its Objec- tions, Recommendations, and Comments Report and State- ment of Intent in order to se- cure a recommended order for forwarding to Administration Commission. Affected person persons may petition to intervene in this proceeding. A petition for intervention must be filed at least twenty (20) days before the final hearing and must in- clude all of the information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Pursu- ant to 163.3184 (10), F.S., no new issues may be alleged as a reason to find a plan not in compliance in a petition to in- tervene filed more than twenty one (21) days after publication of this notice unless the peti- tioner establishes good cause for not alleging such new issues within the twenty one (21) day time period. The petition for in- tervention shall be filed at DOAH, 1 230 Apalachee Park- way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060, and a copy mailed or delivered to the local government and the Depart- ment. Failure to petition to in- tervene within the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such a person has to request a hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to participate in the ad- ministrative hearing. After an administrative hear- ing petition is timely filed, me- diation is available pursuant to 163.3189(3)(a), F.S., to any affected person who is made a party to the proceeding by fil- ing that request with the ad- ministrative law judge assigned by the Division of Administra- tive Hearings. The choice of mediation shall not affect a party's right to an administra- tive hearing. -s- Valerie J. Hubbard, AICP Director Division of Community Plan- ning Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boule- vard Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 2100 Dec. 15, 2005-3952 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILEY REX HALL Deceased. File No.: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RiJey Rex Hall, deceased, whose date of death was August 26, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P 0. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33883- 9000 The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's at- torney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this no- tice has been served must file their claims withthis court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or demands against the de- cedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF tHIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) OR MORE YEARS AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 15, 2005. Personal Representative: Barbara B. Hall 727 Martinique Circle Lakeland, Florida 33803 Attorney for Personal Representa- tive: Sandra G. Sheets Attorney for Richard B. Stephens, Jr. Florida Bar No. 712914 Holland & Knight LLP 92 Lake Wire Drive Lakeland, Florida 33815 Telephone (863) 682-1161 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3963 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CHAR- LOTTE S. BEELER, DE- CEASED. FILE NO. 05CP-2790 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the es- tate of CHARLOTTE S. BEELER, deceased, File Num- ber 05CP-2790, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida. Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is P. O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, Florida 33831. The names and addresses of the Personal representative and the Personal representative's attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against de- cedent's estate, including un- matured, contingent or unliqui- dated 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 PUB- LICATION OF THIS NO- TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- TICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the de- cedent and other persons hav- ing claims or demands against the decedent's estate, includ- ing unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 15, 2005. Mary Koch Poison P.O. Box 96 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 ROBERT C. NETTLETON Florida Bar No. 058429 P. 0. Box 277 Haines City, FL 33845- 0277 Telephone: (863) 422- 6484 Attorney for Personal Representative Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3964 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CLIFFORD NORRIS vs. PATRICIA I REES; GRACE CAR- DEN; YVONNE SIKKING as to a 1/2 interest; RICHARD I. SIK- KING, as to a 1/8 interest; ED- WIN W. SIKKING, as to a 1/8 in- terest; JAMES R. SIKKING, as to a 1/8 interest; and CHARLES E. SIKKING,, as to a 1/8 interest, Defendants. CASE NO. 53-2005CA-003023 AMENDED NOTICE OF AC- TION TO: Charles Sikking ad- dress unknown, not known to be dead or alive John and Jane Doe rep- resenting all unknown minors, heirs, or devi- sees, grantees, assign- ees, lienors, creditors, trustees, of Grace Car- den; incompetents; all unknown parties claim- ing interest by, through, under, or against Grace Garden; and all unknown parties having or claim- ing to have any right, title, or interest in the subject property and other unknown defen- dants. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title on the follow- ing described property in Polk County, Florida: Lot 2 of Lot 15, Block 2, resub- division of COUNTRY CLUB ES- TATES, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 31, Public Records of Polk County, Florida. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, on NEAL E. YOUNG, Esquire. Plaintiff's at- torney, whose address is 300 Third Street, N.W., Winter Haven, Florida 33881, on or before Janu- ary 16, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, either before service on Plaintiff's attor- ney or immediately thereafter; oth- erwise a default will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on December RICHARD M. WEISS Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Mary Ann Ray As Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3967 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK 'COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM THOMAS MIMS, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES K. WILSON, JR., DE- BRA SUE WILSON; CHARLES KENNETH WILSON, III; UN- KNOWN OCCUPANTS OF 3019 CRYSTAL HILLS DRIVE, LAKE- LAND, FLORIDA; KELDUYN R. GARLAND; FAIRLANE CREDIT. LLC, a limited liability company, a wholly owned entity of Ford Motor Credit Company; CLERK OF COURTS, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA; POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA; and BI RITE CO INC. DBA BUDDYS HOME FURNISH- INGS, Defendants, CASE NO.: 53-2005CA-003340-0000-LK DIVISION: 08 ' NOTICE OF SALE Notice-is hereby given that pur- suant to a final judgment entered in the above-entitled cause in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Flor- ida, I will sell the property situated in Polk County, described as: Lot 14, CRYSTAL ACRES ESTATES, according to the plat or map thereof recorded in Plat Book 84, at Page 13, Public Records of Polk County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH that cer- tain 1984 Vega DW mobile home bearing Serial Num- bers: KH48D3FB1658GAA and KH48D3FB1658GAB. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash. in the East Corridor, First Floor, Polk County Courthouse, 255 North Broadway, Bartow. Florida, at 9:00 a.m on the day of January 5 2006 All sales are to be held at the east end of the east corridor, first tloot, of the Polk County Courthouse lo- cated at 255 North Broadway Ave- nue, Bartow, Florida. Please note that the main entrance is located on Church Street. No entry is pos- sible from Broadway Avenue. In the event any temporary change is necessary, the Clerk will post a " Notice of Change" at the sale loca- tion directing the bidders to the temporary sale location. If you are a person with disabilities who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this pro- ceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of cer- tain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Services 711. RICHARD M. WEISS As Clerk of Courts By: /s/ Lori Armilo As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3951 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, PRO- BATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS VALENTINE RUFF, Deceased. FILE NO. 05CP-2760 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THOMAS VALENTINE RUFF, deceased, File No. 05CP- 2760, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Drawer CC-4, P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, Florida 33831. The names and addresses of the per- sonal representative and the per- sonal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, 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 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or demands against the de- cedent's estate, including unma- tured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT.SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is December 15 2005. Personal Representatives: CHARLOTTE D. RUFF 7104 Kathleen Road Lakeland, Florida 33810 Attorney for Personal Repre- sentative: ABEL A. PUTNAM, Attorney PUTNAM & CREIGHTON, P.A. Florida Bar No. 024090 Post Office Box 3545 Lakeland, Florida 33802-3545 Telephone: 863/682-1178 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3965 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION 1 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.A. DOB: 10/21/01 S.H. DOB: 03/09/98 D.H. DOB: 11/29/00 MINOR CHILDREN SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. 2003-DP-005400-XX THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: JACKIE ADAMS (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of C.A., a male child born on 10/21/01; S.H., a female child, born on 03/09/98; D.H., a male child, born on 11/29/00; to Jackie Adams, the Mother, in Polk County, Florida for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDEDto be and appear.before the MAGIS- TRATE, ROBIN MATIS-JACK- SON, at 9:00 A.M. on Wednes- day the 15ih day of February. 2006, for this hearing at POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM- JUV DIVISION COURTROOM 5C1, 255 N. BROADWAY, BARTOW, FLOR- IDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMI- NATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special Accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired. (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Patnilca A. Bradley a-, his Deputy Clerk CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 15, 22. 29. 2005, Jan. 5. 2006-3955 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLOR- IDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUN- DRED THIRTY-TWO AND 00/1 00 DOLLARS ($20,1 32.00) UNITED STATES CURRENCY CASE NO.: 2005CA-004239 SECTION: 11 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEED- INGS Lusiano Mosqueda 120 Poinsetta Drive Lake Hamilton, Florida 33851 AND ALL OTHER PER- SONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sher- iff of Polk County, Florida, (" Polk County Sheriff's Office"), gives notice of forfeiture pro- ceedings pursuant to Sections 932.701-707, Florida Statutes, in regard to the above-de- scribed property ("Captioned Property"). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Lake Hamilton, in Polk County, Florida on or about September 29, 2005, by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Captioned Property is pres- ently in the custody of the Polk -County Sheriff's Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in posses- sion of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial prelimi- nary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to deter- mine whether probable cause exists to believe that Cap- tioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Second Amended Com- plaint seeking forfeiture of Cap- tioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judi- cial Circuit in and for Polk County on or about December 8,2005. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the forego- ing was furnished to the ad- dressee(s) herein this 9th day of December, 2005. CASSANDRA L. DENMARK, ES- QUIRE Polk County Sheriff's Office 455 North Broadway Bartow, Florida 33830 (863) 534-6351 Florida Bar #0553247 Dec. 15, 22, 2005-3962 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF B.S. VARN, Deceased File Number: 05CP-27-10 Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of B.S. VARN, deceased, whose date of death was October 4, 2005; File Number 05CP-2710, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831-9000. The names and addresses of the Per- sonal Representative and the Per- sonal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this no- tice has been served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- TER 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 dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against decedent's es- tate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- LICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 8, 2005. INEZ P. VARN Personal Representative Post Office Box 865 Janet M. Stuart Attorney for Personal Representa- tive Florida Bar No. 316679 GRAY ROBINSON, P.A One Lake Morton Drive Post Office Box 3 Lakeland, Florida 33802-0003 Telephone: (863) 284-2200 Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3883 "Grant" <, i\ yourself a little extra cash. Sell Sw it itn a classified. PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE - AND It all starts with Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION I IN THE INTEREST OF: D.R. DOB: 03/07/2004 MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASE NO. 2004-DP-190100-XX THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: KEITH BLEHM YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED that a Petition under oath has been filed in the above styled Court for the per- manent commitment of D.R., a female child, born on 03/07/2004, to LISA NICOLE STEVERSON and KEITH BLEHM, in Polk County, Florida. for subsequent adoption and you are hereby COMMANDEDto be and appear before JUDGE CHARLES LEE BROWN in HEARING ROOM at 10:00 A.M. on the 15th day of February, 2006, for this hearing at POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM- Juvenile Divi- sion, 255 N. Broadway, BAR- TOW, FLORIDA. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS A CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN) AS NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PAREN- TAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRE- SENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN AT- TORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRE- SENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT YOU AN ATTORNEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. "In accordance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Children & Families Legal Depart- ment at 1055 US Highway 17 North, Bartow, Florida 33830, Telephone: 863-534-0062 not later than seven days prior to the pro- ,ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-871, or Voice (V) 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service." RICHARD M. WEISS, CLERK By Patricia A. Bradley as his Deputy Clerk (CLERK'S SEAL) Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2005-3950 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA THE GRADY TRUST #708, UTA DATED OCTOBER 20,, 2002, Unitah Properties, fric, Trustee, Plaintiff, v. JUAN M. CABRERA, a single man; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JUAN M. CABRERA; VICTO- RIA R. AYALA, a single woman; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VICTORIA AYALA; CLERK OF THE COURTS, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA; TENANT #1; TENANT #2; AND ANY AND ALL UN- KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, AND UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE, NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 53-2005-CA-004034-0000-00 SECTION 04 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Juan M. Cabrera, 1952 S. Rifle Range Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880* Unknown Spouse of Juan M. Ca- brera, 1952 S. Rifle Range Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880* Victoria R. Ayala, 708 Grady Lane, Lakeland, FL 33811* Unknown spouse of Victoria R. Ayala, 708 Grady Lane, Lake- land, FL 33811* *Current Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following real property in Polk County, Florida: Lot 17, Block A, Skyline Acres, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 33 of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida. has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida, and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses to it, if any, to: GREGORY A. SANOBA, ES- QUIRE SANOBA & SANOBA, P.A. 114 East Edgewood Drive Lakeland, Florida 33803- 4015 on or before January 9 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either be- fore service on Plaintiff's attor- ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be en- tered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on December 5 2005 RICHARD M. WEISS Clerk of Circuit Court By /s/ Mary Ann Ray As Deputy Clerk (Seal) Dec. 8, 15, 2005-3863 Get a "C ool Edge" on the mrpetition. ll it in tho- con Se classified S 1 1% d December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat 9B County Democrat 533-4183 Fax: 533-0402 * The Fort Meade Leader ; 25 Fax: 285-7634 SERVICES CALVIN'S HAULING INC. Topsoil, concrete wash, fill dirt, also leveling with a trac- tor. Call 533-1852 leave mes- sage if no answer. DALE BAILEY'S Sod, mulch, fill dirt, grading, irrigation supplies, landscap- ing, free estimates, delivery available. 2835 SR 60 E Bar- tow. (863)533-0624. FORT RENT-SANTA SUIT $75 per time. Complete with white hair, beard, black belt and spats. 863-285-9052. HAROLD'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Sub Contractor Wide variety of general re- pairs. Homes and Mobile Homes. Reasonable Rates. 863-285-7556. SERVICES HIGH GAIT FARM Horse boarding, training, les- sons,' dressage arena, round pen, riding ring, concrete bam. Ken Allen (863)537- 2720. PHOTOGRAPHY. 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ANF Advertising Networks of Florida NOTICE POLK COUNTY BoCC PROJECTS: For information on Polk Coun- ty BoCC procurements, please visit our website at www.polk-county.net, select the "Notice of Bids" link under "Doing Business" for a list of all active solicitations for Invi- tations to Bid, Request For Proposals, Requests for Infor- mation, Requests for Pre- Qualification and other pro- curement opportunities. To download bid documents, se- lect the link for the desired project and complete the bid summary/registration form and fax it to Polk County Pur- chasing at 863-534-0055. If the bid document contains in- formation that is unable to be downloaded, the link will list further instructions. All solici- tations and procurement infor- mation are also available in the lobby of the Purchasing Division, 2470 Clower Lane, Bartow, FL 33830 between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday-Friday. To guarantee receipt of ad- denda, it is necessary to complete a Bid Registration form which may be ob- tained from the County's website or the Purchasing Division Office. VEHICLE FOR SALE 1998 ASTRO Van. Seats 8. Excellent condition, $5,000 or best offer. Call 537-2359. Save published news of your family and friends! We can laminate clippings in heat sealed plastic, $1 to $5 depending on size. The Polk County Democrat 190 S. Florida Ave. Bartow *533-4183 The Fort Meade Leader 25 W. Broadway Ft. Meade 285-8625 Have something to sell? Call The Y Democrat, 533-4183 The Leader, 285-8625 So look for products made from recycled materials, and [ buy them. It would mean the world to all of us. For a free brochure, write Buy Recycled. Environmental Defense Fund, 257 Park Ave. South. New York. 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They're behind The Democrat on Summerlin Street. Help yourself. FREE KITTENS, 1 Black & White, 1 Siamese, 1 Black, 1 Adult Tabby 11/2 F, 1 Siam- ese Adult 21/2 Litter trained, Ready to go. 863-781-5475. KITTENS, 285-9288. PUPPIES FREE to a good home, 5 to choose from. Call 533-8019 after 5:00. WOOD PALLETS. No two alike. Stack stuff on 'em. Use 'em for firewood. Just don't bring 'em back. Outside The Democrat, Florida Avenue and Summerlin Street. Come help yourself. WANTED TO BUY TOP DOLLAR paid for shark teeth. Call 813-240-4740. ASAP. USED FISHING Reels work- ing or not. 533-9548. HOUSE FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, CHA, Appliances, hook/ups, carpet, screened porches, $750 month, $750 deposit. 533- 2003. Credit check. No pets. FORT MEADE, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, carport, CHA, washer/dryer hookups $650 month, first, last, $600 securi- ty. Call 863-594-1217. NEWLY REBUILT, landscap- ed Crooked Lake, Lake Wales. Three bedroom, 11/2 baths, large screened porch, great new kitchen. 863-533- 8595. SOUTH LAKELAND, HIGH- LAND CITY, UNFURNISHED, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, carport, central heat/air, living room, dining room, large kitchen, fenced yard and screened room. Water included $595 month. CALL T. R. TUCKER, INC. (863)665-6846. WANTED: Renter in need of one bedroom house on Bar- tow's westside New AC. $395 monthly, $395 deposit. Call 863-299-8070. HOUSE FOR SALE 3/2, BONUS room, CB, CHA, $125,000. 1175 E. Hill Court, Bartow. Available Jan. 2006. 863-644-5443. DISTRESS SALES, Bargains Free list w/pics, 100K +. No investors, Keller Williams Re- alty www.polkbestbuys.com TOP NOTCH REALTY Website_ www.topnotchrealty.org MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath in Altu- ras. Pets ok. Washer, dryer hookup. 863-537-4277. TWO BEDROOM, two bath mobile home in the country , 533-3209. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 1974 PEAT 12 x 74 single wide. 2 bedroom/l bath, Flori- da Room, CHA, fenced back yard. Valencia Mobile Home Park. $10,000. 863-285-7850. BY OWNER, Lakefront Dou- blewide manufactured home. 2 bedroom, Island kitchen, great room, Florida room, storage building and carport. New central air and much more., This is a must see. $89,900. Call 533-8538. FORT MEADE City Park, 1037 Illinois Southeast, 40' 1982 Buddy w/Florida room, furnished, washer, $8,500. 419-651-9549. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE building w/parking. Good loca- tion. Call 533-6547. ACREAGE 5 ACRE lots for sale, 2 miles East of Fort Meade on Keller and Parish Road. Pre-devel- opment sale. Prices starting at $75,000. Quality Realty, Inc. 863-533-0888. GARAGE SALE 1009 2ND S E, City Park, Fort Meade. 8:00-4:00, Friday, Dec. 16, Saturday 17. Moving Sale. Variety, miscellaneous. SATURDAY 7:00-12:00. 405 W. Parklane. Jif AftAN qjbgej atfe 1'ecl'V!ssD(ef are Wil.{sA/L!nrs3,7a(/ b;-4fhclay pa't~yj";u~ Gr ee yisna' ney/le' i sw;, Y1t-ch We Crqn,fIeJ. iIftve 2 fttappy wie love Yeait!! December 15, 2005 The Polk County Democrat 9B GENERAL HELP WANTED ELECTRICIAN. will be crossed-trained in motor cur- rent analysis, IR thermogra- phy and other disciplines. Ex- cellent opportunity/benefits. Insultech Group, Plant City Tom Ramsey 813-754-1152 tramsey@lnsultechgroup.com EXPERIENCED CLEANERS in new construction work. On- ly serious dependable people apply. Call 863-537-3828 be- tween 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FOOD PROCESSOR and Servers wanted in Bartow. Contact Kim Martin 604-8828 after 2 p.m. FULL TIME Hair Stylist, Nail Tech, Estitician needed. MUST Apply in person, see Jackie for special applications or interviews, Thursday-Satur- day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 863-519- 9210. JRS Geo Services Drilling & Boring Full time positions available call 425-0275 MANAGER AND leasing available on new apartment community. Established man- agement company, full benefit pkg. and 401 K. Please fax re- sume to 281-893-8916 or e- mail to melisse.bryant@ cap- stonemanagement.com. MANAGER, MANAGER- TRAINEE, clerk. Apply XYZ Liquors, 295 US Highway 17 South, Bartow. PART/TIME, FULL TIME BOOKKEEPER, Experience needed. 863-285-8636. NEEDED PART-TIME caution flaggers local motor cross track. Wednesday / Thursday 5:00-10:00. Saturday 9:00- 3:00 / 5:00-10:00. Sunday 9:00-4:00. 224-0238. PART-TIME SCOREKEEPER needed for local motor cross track. Saturday night 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. $10 per hour. 863-224-0238. i -SPONSIBLE PERSON to care for newborn. Non Smok- ers. References required. Monday-Friday. 863-559- 3237. SECRETARY FULL time. Hours 9-5. Customer service skills. Ability to multiple task. Light typing, able to work un- supervised. Micro soft word organizational skills. Email resume and salary requirements to ryanbf150@aol.com. or call 863-661-3872 WIRELESS VAN Technician. Trillion Ditial Communications. Forward resume to: Jmeadqws @trillion21 .com MEDICAL HELP WANTED RN/LPN, FT & PT, Bartow and. Avon Park. Fax resume to 863-709-8923. APARTMENT FOR RENT COUNTRY LIVING, single story apartment homes availa- ble. Studio and 1 bedroom, starting at $419. No income restrictions. Hurry only a few left. Call 863-534-3243. Bear- creek Apartments. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT all utilities included, swimming pool. 533-5553. HORSE FOR SALE FOR SALE or Trade. Regis- tered Arabian, 15h, 10 years, great ground manners, trail horse. Up to date on shots and coggins. $1500. Please call 245-2435. 10B, The Polk County Democrat December 15, 2005 Hassle "" ..""J. " 4w O....-m-.. a- --a -0. w m. - r / - A'' Out of ID), My Range by Peggy Kehoe I(ChrryChr itmas,/ 2 - N~f - ~. 4b * ... ....... .. "Copyrig hted'MateriaI SSyndicated Content' Available from Commercial News Providers" ~' if A qw. ~. - - .m...~ ~. * W\\hat's red and delicious and like St. Nick's nose (according to Clement Moore's famous Christmas poem)? Cherries, of course. Tart or sweet, the little red fruit i.-. speciallyy appropriate for Christmas, but good for you all year. Research has shown that tart cherries contain antioxidants that may help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout, and help pro- tect against cardiovascular dis- ease and inhibit cancerous tumors. Most of -today's recipes will focus on maraschino cherries, those delightfully sweet cherries most often packed in sugar water and almond flavoring. Maraschi- no also is a sweet liqueur made from a bitter wild cherry. Recipes and photos are cour- tesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute. More information and recipes, for desserts, entrees, side dishes and beverages, can be found on the Internet at usacher- ries.com. Cherry Chewbilees (Christmas Cookies) Beyond ordinary, try these cookies made with extraordinary dried cherries! 1 cup margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1-2/3 cups coarsely chopped white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 1-1/2 cups dried tart cherries 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped Combine margarine, granulat- ed sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly mixed. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir in white chocolate, dried cherries and cashews. Drop by rounded table- spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350- degree oven 10.to 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Let cool on wire racks; store in a tightly covered contain- er. These cookies freeze well. Makes 4-1/2 dozen cookies. Merry Cherry Tarts These easy-to-prepare- tarts will delight family and guests. 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 ounces cream cheese, soft- ened 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 (20 or 21-ounce) can cherry pie filling 1 tsp. almond extract or K rSLich Whipped cream, optional Combine butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed uhtil smooth. Add flour and salt; mix well. Rol dough into 1-inch balls. Press balls evenly into the bottom and up the sides of 13/4 x 1-inch miniature muffin cups. Combine cherry pie filling anrd almond extract. Spoon 1 table- spoon cherry filling into each pas- try-lined cup. Be sure to include at least 2 cherries in each cup. :. Bake in a preheated 358- degree oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Co6l in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Garnish each with dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Makes 24. 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