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New! Check Library Out .... Column 4C The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 112th Year, No. 22 3 Sections, Pages 28 Thursday, May 3, 2012 70l ]Plus 59 Sales Tax Ex-Commissioner, Businessman Arrested By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A man who had earned the public trust through elected office and an established busi- ness has been arrested and charged with victimizing some of Hardee County's most vul- nerable. Troy Brant, 45, currently of Judge Rules For CF By MICHAEL KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate Administrative Judge D.R. Alexander has ruled in favor of CF Industries and recommend- ed the Department of Environ- mental Protection enter a final order approving the South Pasture Mine Extension appli- cation. The DEP and CF were sued by the Florida Institute of Neurologic Rehabilitation over claims that mining activities close to its property lines would affect the hydrology of the land and place its clients in danger. Joe Brennick, the owner of FINR, sued for the DEP to include the county-imposed quarter-mile Future Land Use setback in its permit. The 872 acres owned by FINR were designated by the Hardee County Commission in 2007 as a "Rural Center" in the Future Land Use codes, requir- ing a quarter-mile setback for mining activities. Alexander wrote in his ruling that "assertions regarding Hardee County's quarter-mile setback requirement had no legal basis in any environmen- tal factors that are cognizable under the ERP (Environmental Resource Permit) or CRP (Conceptual Reclamation Plan) permitting programs." Alexander's ruling was only referring to the DEP permitting process and does not keep the county from leaving its setback in place. "Conflicting testimony was presented by the parties on the issue raised by the Petitioner (FINR)," Alexander wrote. "These conflicts have been resolved in Respondent's (CF's) favor, who submitted the more credible and persuasive evi- dence." See JUDGE 2A Jacksonville and formerly of Wauchula, was jailed on Wednesday of last week on multiple counts of fraud and theft. While residing here, Brant was owner and operator of Brant Funeral Home and was an elected city commissioner. Investigators allege he col- lected money for pre-need funeral arrangements and then spent it to keep his business running and for personal pur- chases. The Wauchula Police De- partment has charged him with one count of scheming to defraud, two counts of grand theft greater than $10,000 from an elderly person, six counts of unlawful disposition of pre- need funds, three counts of grand theft of more than $300 but less than $10,000 from an elderly person, one count of unlawful deposit of pre-need funds, three counts of use of non-conforming forms, one count of grand theft of more than $5,000, one count of grand ENERGIZER! PHOTO BY MARIA TRUJILLO Participants were getting weary after rounding the track at Wildcat Stadium over and over during the cancer Relay for Life this past weekend. But, there were still miles to go for the marathon event. In an attempt to energize the crowd, a Shakira song was blasted loud and strong. Eighth-grader Brianna Arce took the challenge, dancing with purpose and inspiring others. She was a part of the largest team at the annual fund raiser, the Catholic Youth Organization from St. Michael Catholic Church. More action photographs and the total amount raised will be published in a future edition. National Day Of Prayer Is Today theft of over $10,000 and, last- 'r ly, four counts of sale of pre- need arrangements without a license. . That latter charge is a misde- meanor, all others are felony crimes. Brant was booked into the V . Hardee County Jail at 2:12 p.m. last Wednesday by Det. Jimmy Harrison of the Wauchula . Police Department. Circuit Judge Marcus J. Ezelle ordered Brant to prove any money he . would use to post bond was not , See ARRESTED 2A Brant Local Officers Earn Congressional Award Heroism In Trying To Save A Life By MACHELLE DOLLAR For The Herald-Advocate A hero is defined as one who faces adversity and danger from a position of weakness. They come in all shapes and sizes. Americans have chosen Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and even Tim Tebow as respected heroes. Hardee County has recognized two hometown heroes of its own. Patrolman First Class Justin Wyatt has been With the Wauchula Police Department since 2010. Deputy Steven Ahrens has been a member of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office since 2009. Both literally walked into a fire to try to save a life. And both have now been awarded Congressional Officers of the Year recognition from the 13th U.S. Congressional District. It began during a patrol back in October, when city police officer Wyatt noticed a smoky haze in the area. He found the smell to be odd, that of burning plastic and not wood in a fireplace, as the night air was cool. A man soon approached his car and led him to a house billow- ing black smoke from the attic vent and around the doorway. Wyatt knew who lived inside, and tried to contact her. After not seeing any active flames, he decided to enter the residence to conduct a search for the woman. Crawling on his hands and knees in an effort to escape the heavy smoke, he found her lying on the floor not moving. Once Wyatt contacted dispatch about the incident, sheriff's Dep. Ahrens arrived on scene. Wyatt entered the smoke-filled residence a total of four separate times and Ahrens entered twice. Both Wyatt and Ahrens were able to get the victim outside. For their actions, they were both honored by the Wauchula Police Department, receiving the Medal of Valor award. See AWARD 2A SDA OW RAN 04/26 83 42 0.00 04/28 87 50 0.00 04/27 88 50 0.00 04128 89 62 0o.o _1O/29 84 64 0.00 04/30 86 66 0.06 06/01 88 67 0.00 TIOL Ranfall to 05/01/12 3.69 Same period lst year -9.19 Thn er Average 52.81 Source: Univ. of Fla. On Research Center INDEX Classifieds..................68 Community Galendar....5A Courthouse Report.......6C Crime Blotter.................8C Hardee Living.................2B Information Roundup...8B Obituaries..................4A School Lunch Menus.... 8B III 011i111i 8 33913 00075 7 By MACHELLE DOLLAR For The Herald-Advocate This afternoon (Thursday) local leaders along with Chris- tians around the country will gather together in unity through prayer. With the first Thursday in May comes the National Day of Prayer. This year marks the 61st national observance. It was with the addition of two power- ful words to the Pledge of Allegiance, "under God." in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower that reaffirmed America's faith and sparked the national observance. The event will begin at noon at Main Street Heritage Park in downtown Wauchula. Hardee's National Day of Prayer coordi- nator Wendell G. Smith is run- ning the observance for his fifth year. He states, "There are seven main points in our lives, the things that we are all associ- ated with in one way or another, the thineIs that we will be pray- ing for today." Those seven categories are government, church, military, family, education, media and business. Before each prayer is offered, they will be reading the assigned Scripture, or "God's Challenge to Us" as well as "Our Response" from this year's Prayer Guide. The hour will start off with Smith welcoming those in attendance before Pastor Mitchell Landress of Northside Baptist offers the opening prayer. The Honor Guard and Pledge of Allegiance will be presented by Joe Filice, the commander of the American Legion Post No. 2; after which a special song will be per- formed by Lyndsay Naranjo, the minister of music at Florida's First Assembly of God. The prayers will begin short- ly after. Praying for cities will be See NATIONAL 2-A COURTESY PHOTO The first annual 13th Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards were recently held in Sarasota. Pictured above are (from left) U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, Wauchula police Ofc. Justin Wyatt and Hardee sheriff's Dep. Steve Ahrens. Both officers received the Above & Beyond the Call of Duty Award as well as being named Congressional Law Enforcement Officers of the Year. Museum Seeks Missing Items _ ... Column 12B SHunters: Share . 7 The Land! ... Column 11B I I 2A The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY ; Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor .. JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO S Asst. Prod. Manager ro,'t J Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 S DEADLINES: \ Schools Thursday 5 p.m. Sports Monday noon Hardee Living Thursday. 5 p.m. General News -Monday 5p.m. Ads Tuesday noon / SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months $21; 1 yr. $39; 2 yrs. $75 Florida 6 months $25; I yr. $46; 2 yrs. $87 Out of State 6 months $29; I yr. $52; 2 yrs.- $100 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interest Letters should be brief, and must be ,ntten in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. SUBMiSSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, double-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are sub- ject to edmong. M13 K Kelly's Column By Jim 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic ship and the popular candy named Life Savers. The Titanic was on its maiden voyage, from England to New York and hit an iceburg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912. The ship was considered by some experts to be unsinkable since it had 16 watertight compartments in its hull reinforced with one-inch iron plates. The ship was designed to still float if four of the compart- ments were breeched, but the iceburg impact ripped five. The ship, 882 feet long and 92 feet wide, sank 160 minutes later. The water in the north Atlantic Ocean was 28 degrees, report- ed the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Some 1,503 people lost their lives, with 705 being saved. In 1912 Life Savers began in the original Pep-O-Mint flavor. The five-flavor roll pack was introduced in 1935. The company was purchased by Kraft Foods in 2000 and by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 2004, wrote Mike Pare of the Chattanooga Times Free Press on April 12. None of us rode the maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic that hit an iceburg in the Baltic Sea, ly t mos,of us have enjoyed the candy flavors of Life Savers. University of Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino was recently fired after a motorcycle accident with his girlfriend, 25, a pretty former volleyball player and recent staff hire by Petrino. He tried unsuccessfully to hide the fact that she was his motorcycie passenger. The married father of four was earning $3.5 million a year and had guided the Razorbacks to high national rankings, going 21-5 the past two years. The excellent offensive coach is not the first and will not be the last person to have a fall from grace. Everyone is human, capable of good or inappropriate choices and behavior. Human success and misfortune have occurred since the beginning of mankind. The judicial system will decide the fate of George Zimmerman, 28, who has been charged with second degree murder in the recent shooting death of Trayvon Martin, 17, who was unarmed in Sanford. The incident received nationwide publicity and has drawn attention to the "Stand Your Ground" law. New York author AJ. Jacobs, 44, married and the father of three sons ages 5 to 8, has, written his third book, "Drop Dead Healthy," about his 26-month quest to get in better shape. He worked out at a gym, ran and ate better. At 5-11 Jacobs saw his weight drop from 172 to 156.5 pounds. He eats a lot of vegeta- bles and cut out most sugar. He was hospitalized three years ago, with pneumonia, and his health-conscious wife Julia called him Buddha and said she did not want to be a widow at age 45, wrote' Bob Minzesheimer of USA Today on April 10. Trying to upgrade his mind, spirit and body, Jacobs wrote a. book "Know It All" in 2004 after reading all 32 volumes of Encyclopedia Britannica and a second book "The Year of Living Biblically" in 2007. His father was an attorney. Wonder what his next book will be about. The U.S. Congress has 535 members who have a combined staff of nearly 30,000 people? wrote Howard Haddock of Rockwell,, Texas, in an April 15 letter to the editor in USA Today. Haddock wrote the top 10 spenders are Democrats and 8 of the: bottom 10'spenders are Republicans. He said the House leadership. has made some cuts the past two years.but more are needed. This is the season of the famous Vidalia onions. The sweet onions are certified to be authentic Vidalias if grown in 20 south- east Georgia counties, which include the town of Vidalia, located between Macon and Savannah. The population in 2000 was 10,491 in Vadalia, which grew along a railroad which served early farmers who grew pecans and tobacco. In 1931 farmer Mose Coleman grew onions that were sweeter' than others. Sales and marketing took off in the 1940s. In 1990 the Vidalia Onion became the official Georgia state vegetable. For the' ;past 35 years a big Vidalia Onion Festival has been held. In 2000 area farmers grew an estimated two billion pounds, . enough to fill 40 million 50-pound bags. I wonder if Hardee County could come up with a famous crop that would draw attention to our area? Maybe researchers could splice genes from strawberries, tomatoes, oranges and peppers and create a hybridvegetable/fruit called STOP. A snappy new citrus slogan and spokesperson are needed to help Florida sell more orange juice. Years ago, when orange juice sales were strong across America, the spokesperson was singer Anita Bryant, and the slogan was "A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine." Bryant was Miss Oklahoma. at age 18 and second runner-up, for Miss America. She recorded three songs in 1959-60 that sold at' least a million singles -' "Till There Was You," "Paper'Roses," and "My Little Corner Of The World." She was a great spokesperson for many years for Florida cit-. rus before entering a political gay rights battle. She took a conser- vative stance against expanded gay rights. Here are two offerings to help sell more Florida orange juice ______ AWAiO S-'Continued From 1A As Chief of Police William Beattie describes it, "It is the highest medal to any member who, in the line of duty, distinguishes themselves by an act of heroism at imminent personal danger to their life and with knowl- edge of the risks, and having been performed 'for the purpose of saving or protecting human life so outstand- ing that it clearly distinguishes the officer's courage." In addition to recognizing these two on a local level, Beattie nominated both Wyatt and Ahrens for the Congressional award. "Wyatt was en route in the middle of the night, for him to have even started investigating the. smoke was already above and beyond to me," began Beattie. "They aren't firefighters, they didn't have an air mask, and / there was no help around. They had to just make do with What they had. Words cannot describe how oroud I am of them. If you were to ask them, they were only doing their jobs." Two weeks ago marked the first annual 13th U.S. Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards, established by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan,, created to give special recognition to law enforcement officers, departments, or units for exceptional achievement. The 13th District is comprised of Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, most of Manatee and a small portion of Charlotte coun- ties. Nominations can be made in one of five categories:. EASTER COLORING CONTEST WINNERS 3 & 4 Years Old: First-Baileigh Kersey, Fort Meade Second-Emily Miranda, Wauchula Third-Eliza Thomas, Wauchula 5 & 6 Years Old: First-Christian Lott, Zolfo Springs Second-David McQuaig, Bowling Green Third-Dallas Grice, Wauchula 7 & 8 Years Old: First-Hayden Mushrush, Bowling Green Second- Kaylie Grice, Wauchula Third-Crystal Wingate, Wauchula and reverse the sales declines in recent years and months: 1. Hire Tim Tebow, the Christian quarterback for the New York Jets, as spokesperson. He has great Florida ties and nation- wide recognition. I ', 2. Donna Pedergrass, wife of Marion Pendergra. production manager and part-owner. of the 525-acre Groves o( Peace River located in Hardee County. offers this new motto: "Got Milk. Need Orange Juice!" The milk industry several years ago came up with their great slogan "Got Milk?" Perhaps they would not mind using their slo- gan to remind shoppers to also pick up OJ. And don't forget bread and eggs. 1 would not recommend as a spokesperson OJ. Simpson despite his snappy initials. For a while, after he won a Super Bowl for Tampa Bay, head coach John Gruden was a pretty good spokesperson for Florida orange juice. Grudep is a good coach and a great TV sports com- mentator, but some NFL fans felt former head coach Tony Dungy deserved some credit for Gruden's first year Super Bowl with the Bucs. Dungy later won his own Super Bowl as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Julie Ellis reports Democrats are encouraged to attend a coun- ty caucus May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old train depot in Bowling Green. Delegates will be chosen to represent Hardee at the state convention in Tampa and the national convention in Charlotte, N.C. Bill Lambert reports the Economic Development Council and the Industrial Development Authority have recently voted to com- bine their membership into a single 11 to 13-member board that will be referred to as the EDC/IDA. The Economic Development Authority will remain with its state statute-created membership of nine members including phos- phate, Enterprise Florida, Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Workforce, two members from the three cities, and two at-large appointed by the County Commission. Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Bucs and new head coach Greg Schiano for a good NFL draft, getting a safety, running back and linebacker in the first three picks. I believe the Bucs in 2012 will improve over the last 4-12 record. Congratulations to former U. S. Vice President Dick Cheney f6r recently getting a heart transplant in Falls Church, Va. Chenicy, 71, has a long history of heart disease. Virgil Ullom, D.D.S., from Babson Park on April 4 wrote a let- ter to the editor of the Lakeland Ledger promoting and thanking God. He -said America needs to return to God. He praises the Christian witness of Tim Tebow, a quarterback for the New York Jets. Ullom said America was founded on Godly principles from the Bible. The principles 'were placed in the Constitution, schools, courts and elsewhere, American money says ','In God We Trust." 'America today has .too much debt, too many prisoners, too much drugs, violence and crime, and too many broken homes. "When you leave God out, liberals get to define what is right and' wrong. With the God who created us, life and sex are sacred. In our Constitution only one God is honored, Jesus Christ is address as out Lord." He concludes, "The God of Easteirhas given my life meaning and purpose: He has blessed my marriage and my family. He has given me joy in living, and a confidence that I'll be with him for all eternity. Please don't miss John 3:16." The Associated Press in the Lakeland Ledger April 24 report- ed if nothing is done Social Secuity will run dry in 2033 and Medicare in 2024, meaning payments would be reduced not elimi- nated. Surely our Congress aid president will come up with some chafiges to keep both programs 100 percent funded beyond those dates. Health care costs, including health care insurance, have mush- roomed to an unacceptable 17.9 percent of the nation's gross domestic product. Health care costs need to be reduced dramatical- ly and get down to about 9 to 10 percent of GDP. Many medical tests are unnecessary, and some are harmful. Associate Service Award, Unit Citation Award, Career Service Award, Dedication & Professionalism, and Above & Beyond the Call of Duty. The winners were chosen by an independent panel at Buchanan's Sarasota office. Of those nominated, Wyatt and Ahrens both received the Above & Beyond the Call of Duty. Award as well as being chosen as the Congressional Law Enforcement Officers of the Year. An awards ceremony was held in Sarasota on Friday, April 20. The officers and their families along with Chief Beattie, City Manager Terry Atchley and County Commissioner Rick Knight were all in atten- dance. JUed From GE Continued From 1A FINR has 45 days to appeal the decision from the Division of Administrative Hearings to the 1st District Court of Appeal. CF is scheduled to go before the Hardee County Commission on June 28 to complete the county permitting process. A commission vote is the only way to change the Future Land Use codes and the imposed setback requirements that go along with the codes. County Mining Coordinator West Palmer said CF will request the setback be waived entirely, which would allow the company to mine up to the nor- mal 50-feet setback from neigh- boring property lines. Palmer said the setbacks, if upheld, will keep CF from min- ing 450 acres out of the 7,513- acre extension. Alexander went on to state in his .ruling that CF's. mining activities are temporary; in nature and will not .adversely' affect the public health; safety, welfare, the flow of water or the property of others. The South Pasture Extension would give CF 10 additional years of mining and allow the company to produce at'its aver- age rate of 3.5 million tons of rock per year until 2035. The ruling stated preparatory mining activities are scheduled' to begin in 2017 with actual mining to begin on the exten- sion in 2019. CF is not scheduled to mine adjacent to FINR's property until 2027. Plans then call for CF to mine in a counterclock- wise fashion, and west of County Road 663 through 2031. NATIONAL Continued From 1A Wauchula City Manager Terry Atchley, praying for Hardee County will be County Com- mission Chairman Minor Bryant and praying for the state of Florida will be Pastor J. Harold Davis of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Bowling Green. Pastor Jeff Fowler of Florida's First Assembly of God will pray for churches. Suzanne See will then pet- form another special song. Arnold Lanier, Hardee County sheriff, will pray for the armed forces and law enforce- ment. Praying for families is Pastor Darin Canary of First Christian Church, followed by John Russell, a Marriage Amendment advocate, praying for godly marriage. Hardee County Schools Superintendent David Durastanti will pray for public schools. Praying over the' media will be Pastor Mike Graham of Real Life Church and director of the "Story of Noah" and the "Story of Jesus." Businesswoman and Hardee County Commissioner Sue Birge will pray for busi- nesses. A special song, "God Bless the USA," will be performed by David Radford, Hardee Senior High's choral director and min- - ister of music at New Hope Baptist Church. The final prayers will be offered by Pastor Alan Permenter of First -Baptist Church of Wauchula for America, Pastor Rod Cannon of New, Vision Worship Center in Zolfo'Springs for Israel and a special prayer for governmental leaders by Pastor Wendell Smith of Faith Temple Church of God. The final thank you will be given by the president of the Ministerial Association, Jim Davis, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist. The National Day of Prayer in Hardee County is supported by the, Hardee County Minis- terial Association. The board is made up of Jim Davis, presi- dent; Darin Canary, vice presi- dent; Mitch Landress, treasurer; and Rod Cannon, secretary. ARRESTED Continued From 1A gained from his alleged illegal activities. Brant did so, and posted a $130,000 surety bond to gain his release from custody on Friday at 7:48 p.m. He will remain free as he awaits trial on the charges against him. Brant owned and operated Brant Funeral Home at 404 W. Palmetto St. in Wauchula from 2003 to 2010. During that time, he sold pre-arranged funeral services to various customers throughout the community, many of them elderly. 1 Monies paid for the service contracts were to be placed in a trust fund as required by Florida State Statutes. Wauchula Police Chief Bill Beattie alleged that did not occur. Instead, he charged, Brant deposited the funds into checking accounts and used the cash to pay routine business bills, and to pay, for personal expenses. I As his business struggled, Brant was unable to renew his state-issued pre-need sales license, but continued to sell pre-need arrangements to cus- tomers, Beattie alleged. During that time period, how- ever, Brant won public office, serving as a Wauchula city commissioner from November' of 2004 to August of 2008. Discrepancies in funeral con- tracts started to surface after Brant Funeral Home closed and a new funeral home operator opened in the same location, the chief said. Brant moved from Wauchula to Jacksonville. The Florida Board of Funeral & Cemetery Services began an investigation in alleged licens- ing violations. Meanwhile, the Wauchula Police Department initiated a probe into possible criminal violations. As part of that probe, Det. Harrison traveled to Jackson- ville to.interview Brant. There, Brant allegedly admitted de- positing the money in checking accounts rather than in the trust fund. He explained that he used the money to support his busi- ness, "but never intended to hurt anyone," Beattie said. Brant told police he "believed he could cover" the funerals as they arose, the chief noted. Beattie said investigators are currently aware of 18 alleged victims. He said losses amount to around $75,000 to date, "We're expecting more," he added. The Wauchula Police Depart- ment is asking anyone who con- tracted with Brant Funeral Home for pre-need funeral services to contact the depart- ment immediately. Meanwhile, Allison Karnes of Ponger-Kays-Grady, the new funeral home located at the Wauchula site, has offered to assist victims of Brant's alleged * scheme. She said her funeral home will honor the price orig- inally agreed upon on any Brant contract, giving victims a break on today's prices. "We're part of the communi- ty now and would like to help the best way we can," Karnes said. "We feel very sad about what has happened to the vic- tims." Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office (USPS 578-780), "Postmaster," send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate, P.O. 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The bicycles are provided by Rent King. Pictured are the two win- ners for this nine-week grading period, (left) Garrett Tawes and (right) Melody Aleman. BOOKTASTIC! COURTESY PHOTOS Each summer, the Florida Department of Education cre- ates a list of Sunshine State Books as recommended reading for students for the new school year. Youngsters have until April 20 to read all 15 in order to receive an award. Two more students at Zolfo Springs Elementary have accomplished this goal. Pictured above are fourth- grader Jesus Jurado (left) and third-grader Justin Cole with the books they read. THURSDAY. MAY 3 lHardee County Com- mission, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. VZolfo Springs Planning & Zoning Board, Encino Har- vesting discussion, Town Hall, 3210 U.S. 17 North, Zolfo Springs, 6 p.m. MONDAY MAY 7 VWauchula City Com- mission, monthly workshop meeting, City Hall, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 5 p.m. TUESDAY. MAY 8 *Industrial Development Authority/Economic Devel- opment Council meetings, Board Room, 107 E. Main St., Wauchula, 9 and 10 a.m. VBowling Green City Commission, regular meet- ing, City Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling Green, 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 *Central Florida Regional Planning Council, monthly meeting and public hearing on CF Industries Devel- opment of Regional Impact mining plan, Hardee County Agri-Civic Center, 500 Civic Center Drive (intersection of Stenstrom and Altman Roads west of Wauchula), 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY., MAY 10 *Hardee County School Board, regular meeting, Board Room 230 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. VZolfo Springs Town Commission, rescheduled monthly meeting, Town Hall, 3210 U. S. 17 North, Zolfo Springs, 6 p.m. A Gramma's Love Never maybe even knowing myself, doing your part is something I endured, with your constant words of wisdom, always stating, with the Lord you can always explore. Now how can a man as myself even doubt, the words being released from your very mouth. You planted the seeds that I need to succeed, and with knowledge, there's nothing in this world I can't achieve. The unseen blessings, the spiritual praires, some we may not hear or see, but they're everywhere. I'm so blessed to praise you, for all the many ways you, love me unconditionally, but you just showed me what the Lord can do. Because you already knew, you've been there, you've done that, and to feel your essence, knowing one day that's where I wanted my spirituality to be at. Just listening while you're letting me know, the only way to go is above, To Preach And To Teach and to listen to, A Gramma's Love -Darrin Thomas Bradenton PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. The follies wnich a man regrets most In his life are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity. -Helen Rowland Your Business Could Appear Here! Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate YOUR BUSINESS COULD APPEAR HERE TOO!! Contact Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At 773-3255 I 4A The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 Obituaries S yfJi lfltmzy -- w CAROL SUE CLANTON Carol Sue Clanton, 61, of Wauchula, passed' away on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Sebring. She was born March 31, 1951, in Wauchula and was a lifelong resident. Carol work- ed as a clerk at the Circle K on East Main Street in Wauchula and enjoyed gar- dening in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her father Carl Clanton Jr. Carol is survived by her mother, Loretta Hurst Clanton of Wauchula; one brother Thomas Clanton and wife Debbie of Avon park; one sis- ter Patricia Crews and hus- band Berry of Arcadia; and two nephews Joshua Clanton and Chris Crews. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012, in the Chapel of' Ponger- Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 404 W. Palmetto St., Wau- chula. Services were Monday, April 30, 2012, in the Chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funer- al Home with Pastor Jason Spotz officiating. Burial fol- lowed in New Hope Cem- etery. On-line condolences may be made at www.pongerkays- grady.com. 6Pongeh-9iKaqg-gxody Funeral Home & Cremation Services Wauchula i-3 L 4 ouiiing l UfeMOAg FRANCES I. "RENA" GRIMSLEY Frances I. "Rena" Grims- ley, 90, of Winter Haven, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Brandywyne Healthcare Cen- ter in Winter Haven. Born on Nov. 20, 1921, in Arkansas, she moved to Win- ter Haven from Bartow in 1999, and had formerly lived in Wauchula for most of her live. She was a lunchroom manager at Wauchula Ele- mentary School for about 20 years. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in, Bartow and a former member of First Baptist Church of Wauchula. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Grims- ley, in 1979. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Billy and JoAnn Grimsley of Winter Haven, and Bobby and Nitra Grimsley of Fayette- ville, N.C.; four grandchil- dren, Kim Stoker of Fort Worth, Texas, Susan Chap- man of Bowling Green, and Kenneth Grimsley and Kevin Grimsley of North Carolina; and five great-grandchildren Kristen and Cameron Stoker, Matthew and Mark Chapman, and Elias Grimsley. Visitation is Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Robarts Garden Chapel from" 10 to 11 a.m., with funeral services at 11 a:m. Interment will follow at Wauchula Cemetery. Expressions of comfort may be made at robartsfh.com. FUNERAL HOME WAUCHULA JERRY WAYNE SPIVEY Jerry Wayne Spivey, 61, of Fort Meade, died on Friday, April 27, 2012, in Auburndale. Born May 31, 1950, in Chipley, he was a lifelong resi- dent of Fort Meade. He was an installer for Averett Septic Tank Co. and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. L. and Bealuah Bush Spivey; and brothers James Spivey, W. C. Spivey, Rdnnie Spivey and Bud Spivey. Survivors include two sons, Jeremy Spivey of Arizona and Eric Howze of Fort Meade; brother Ray Spivey of Fort Meade; sisters Ann Parsons of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Jean Flecker of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and one granddaughter Anastyn Spivey. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at the funeral home. Arrange- ments are by Hancock Funeral Home of Fort Meade. BACILIO MENDOZA JR. Bacilio Mendoza Jr., 64, of Zolfo Springs, died on Sat- urday, April 28, 2012, at Florida Hospital Wauchula. Born on April 12, 1948 at Donna, Texas, he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a super- visor with Sorrell's Grove Care and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Irma Mendoza of Zolfo Springs; son Bacilio "J.R." Mendoza III and wife Ida of Lakeland; daughter Daisy Sheppard and husband Jimmy of Greensboro, N.C.; brother Rogelio Mendoza of Wau- chula; three sisters Beatrice Sanchez and Elogia Smith, both of Wauchula, and Juanita Mendoza of Zolfo Springs; and seven grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Robarts Garden Chapel from I to 2:30 p.m. with funeral Mass at 3 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sack officiating. Interment will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Army National Guard and DeSoto County Honor Guard. Expressions of comfort may be made at robartsfhxom. FUNERAL HOME WAUCHULA WWf RICHARD JAMES STONE Richard James Stone. 65. of Fort Meade, died on Wednes- day, April 25, 2012, in Sebring. He was born in St. Stephen. New Brunswick, Canada, and moved to Fort Meade from North Carolina in 1990. He was retired from the U.S. Army, where he had served in the 101st Airborne Division. 173rd Airborn Bregade Separate, which was the first Army forces in Vietnam and the last to leave. He received several combat medals. He taught GED classes for the State of Florida prison system. He is survived by his com- panion of 27 years, Mitsuko Piersall of Fort Meade; daugh- ters Jennifer Burton and hus- band John of Newport, N.Y., and Tammy .Stone from Iliom, N.Y.; sister Jean Merriman of Brunswick, Maine; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Arrangements are by Hancock Funeral Home of Fort Meade. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) ~9/ AoVing Jfemojy SANDRA LYNN CALHOUN GARZA Sandra Lynn Calhoun Garza, 52, of Wauchula, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at home. Bom on Aug. 11, 1959, in Lakeland, she came to Hardee County from Hollywood 34 years ago. She was a general manager at Wendy's Rest- aurant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Toni Calhoun. Survivors include her hus- band, Johnny Garza of Wau- chula; father and step-mother Gary and Eunice Calhoun of Donaldsonville, Ga.; two sons, Ryan Garza and An- drew Garza of Wauchula; one daughter, Lacey Garza of Wauchula; two sisters and brothers-in law, Debbie and Carl Bryant of Wauchula, and Tammy and Mark Whatley of Lakeland; and two grandchil- dren, Dustin and Destiny Garza. Visitation was Monday, April 30, 2012, at Bethel Assembly of God, Arcadia, from 2 to 3 p.m., with servic- es at 3 p.m. with Pastors Melinda Hernandez and Carlos Hernandez officiating. Interment followed at Wau- chula Cemetery. Expressions of comfort may be made at robartsfh.com. FUNERAL HOME WAUCHULA I F* OBIT NOTICE The Herald-Advocate publishes, at no charge, obituaries marking the deaths of current or former Hardee County res- idents. The obituary may include occupation, church and club affiliations, military service, special awards or honors and a list of survivors. Paid obituaries may take the place of our free notices. Forms for a free obituary are available at our office or at local funeral homes. Completed forms, however, must be sub- mitted through a funeral home. We cannot accept forms from individuals. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Words of Comfort Robarts ... -1~ 4f~~ ROBARTS FAMILYFUNERAL HOME ------ -.---- 529 West Main Street Wauchula, Florida 33873 863-773-9773 View Obits at robartsfh.com 5:3c Thank You 'Hardee County Ponger-K7ys-grady Funeraflonmeus would like to thank the residents of Jfardee County for the warm welcome 'we have received andfor allowing us to become part of Wauchufa andthie surroundtfing community. We just completed our 1st year in business after purchasing the home and chapel that once was the home of Coker FuneralHome (1925-1972) &i Curry Rafey Funeraflfome (1972-2005), andfinafflly before its closing CBrant Funeraf Chapel (2005-2010). After remodeling and renaming it (Ponger-7Kays-qrady Tuneralfome, the funeral home was reopened. It is ourgoafto five up to the best standards of Boyant L. Coker and L .Curry S,two that earned your respect and trust. Our prrm ,e to you is we widexceed'your expectations in the years to coin : . awe continue to serve you, your fiends and relatives. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 404 West Palmetto Street Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-6400 www.PongerKaysGrady.com Locally Owned and Operated by Licensed Funeral Directors May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 5A It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor ti- tles. -Niccolo Machiavelli ERNEST REED Ernest Reed, 71, of Wau- chula, died on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Florida Hospital in Sebring. Born March 19, 1941, at Louisville, Ky., he lived in Wauchula most of his life. He was employed by the Hardee County School Board as a mechanic in the bus garage. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed. fishing and watching sports, both NASCAR and football. He was preceded in death by his father Gordon Reed; and sister Patty Reed. Survivors include his mother Shirley Stamey of Wauchula; son Keith Reed and wife Maryann of Zolfo Springs; four daughters, Jania New and husband Darrell of Kentucky, Tina Miller and husband Jeff of Panama City, Janet Collett of Kentucky, and Amy Waters of Wauchula; 15 grandchildren;.and nine great- grandchildren. Expressions of comfort may be made at robartsfh.com. FUNERAL HOME WAUCHULA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORDIA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY SFile No. 252012CP00003,. IN RE: THE ESTATE OF THOMAS E. WRIGHT, a/k/a THOMAS E. WRIGHT, JR., a/k/a THOMAS WRIGHT, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THOMAS E. WRIGHT, a/k/a THOMAS E. WRIGHT, JR., a/k/a THOMAS WRIGHT, deceased, whose date of death was November 8, 2011, and whose social security' number is xxx-xx-xxxx, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is Post Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida 33873-1749. The name and address 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 on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the dece- dent and persons having claims or demands against the dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH- IN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR- EVER 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 May 3, 2012. Personal Representative: SARAN BAULKMAN 345 W. Pearl Street Bartow, FL 33830 Attorney for Personal Representative: John W. H. Burton, of BURTON & BURTON, P.A. Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, FL 33873-1729 Telephone: (863) 773-3241 Telecopier: (866) 591-1658 Florida Bar No. 0650137 Al o few,,0j IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 252012CA000172 FLORIDA BAR NO. 817457 JASON R. BUDD Plaintiff, vs. CARLOS LEE FRYMAN, and If deceased, his or her unknown spouse, If any, heirs, devlsees, grantees, creditors,d nd all other parties claiming by, through, under, and against him; or other parties claiming by, through, or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors In interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status Is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties, or claiming to have any right, title or interest In the property hereinafter described, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION PROPERTY TO: CARLOS LEE FRYMAN, and if deceased, his or her unknown spouse, if any, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, and against him; or other parties claiming by, through, or under those unknown natural per- sons; and the several and respec- tive unknown assigns, succes- sors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant; and all claimants, per- sons or parties, natural or corpo- rate or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property hereinafter described. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the follow- ing property in Hardee County, Florida: 2.5 acres with trailer in Bowling Green, Florida 2.5 ac, 154P427, S 1/2 of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 has been filed against you, and are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to It on the Plaintiff's attorney, whose name and address is: JOHN A. DWYER Post Office Box 848 Plant City, Florida 33564 (813) 754-1198 on or before June 1, 2012, 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 relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on this 25 day of April, 2012. B.HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK Clerk Circuit Court By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 5:3,10c 5:3,10c The Jollowing permits were applied for or issued by the Hardee County Building De- partment during the week of April 22-28. Listings include the name of the owner or con- tractor, the address fbr the proj- ect, the type of work to be done, and the cost involved. Only projects valued at $1,000 or more are listed. ISSUED Gladys Rodriguez, East Main Street, agriculture wells, $1,000. John P. Palmer, West Main Street, mechanical, $53,000. Kurt Allen, Steve Roberts Special, mobile home, $30,000. William Michael Jack, Sunshine Lane, roofing, $4,569. Revell Jr., Stenstrom Road, open carport, $1,840. Richard Bloom, Main Street, remodel, $25,000. Benjamin R. Hash, Kentucky Street, rehab, $17,587. BUILDING BLOCKS Always ask for, and check out, a contractor's references. Ask people the contractor has performed work for in the past if they were satisfied with the quality, timeliness and cost of services. Father Faces Felony Charge In Whipping Happyda Birthday five years in state prison. According to Bowling Green police Capt. Brett Dowden, .police were dispatched to the home on March 24 for a family disturbance. Once there, the father and mother reportedly told Dowden their 16-year-old daughter kicked and scratched the father and ran from the home. The teen, they said, had been hanging around with "bad" peo- ple and had run away from home on several occasions. Because of this, they said, she was no longer permitted to have a cell phone.. When she was discovered in her room with a cell phone, she refused to relinquish it, the par- ents said. The father then moved to discipline her, "strik- ing her a few times with a belt Building Perit Suspected Meth Lab Next To Ball Field Dismantled By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A man who allegedly operat- ed a meth lab next to a. city park where children play ball has been arrested. Travis Wayne Selph, 32, of 1053 Whooping Crane Lane, Wauchula, was booked into the Hardee County Jail by the Hardee County Drug Task Force on Tuesday night of last week. He was charged with produc- tion of methamphetamine, a first-degree felony; possession of listed chemicals, a second- degree felony; and possession of narcotic equipment, a third- degree felony. Selph posted an $11,000 bond on Saturday to gain his release from custody as le awaits trial on the charges. According to sheriff's Maj. Randy Dey, a spokesman for the inter-agency Drug Task Force, an investigation into the manufacture of illegal narcotics Selph led detectives to Selph. The suspect, he alleged, had been identified as repeatedly buying quantities of pseu- doephedrine from various stores. Pseudoephedrine is used to make meth, Dey noted. Further, he charged, a confiden- tial informant told authorities Selph made drugs at his home. When detective!Pient ta'.~hi residence, which is located next to Farr Field on South Florida Avenue in Wauchula, one offi- cer detected a strong chemical odor coming from an open win- dow. A search warrant was ob- tained for the residence, which sits 22 feet from the fence line of Farr Field and 277 feet from the nearest baseball field. Children were playing in the park at the time, Dey noted. The major alleged detectives found Coleman fuel, an ice compress, lithium batteries, muriatic acid, liquid drain cleaner, syringes and plastic tubing. A plastic bottle held Coleman fuel, lithium strips and the contents of the ice com- press, he charged. The setup would be used to "cook" methamphetamine, Dey alleged. The dangerous chemicals were seized from the home and later disposed of. Selph was booked into (he county jail. Toenail Fungus? Laser Solution! Sebring Podiatry Center Request a complementary consultation! Call 863-314-8600 Laser Nail Fungus Treatment kills the fungus that lived in and under the toenail. The laser light passes through the toenail without causing damage to the nail , or surrounding skin. There is a warming sensation and some patients may feel a pinprick: Just walk in and - walk out. The laser nail fungus procedure only takes 15-20 minutes. Shoes and nail polish cn be worn . immediately after the treatment. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A father who allegedly beat his unruly 'i with a belt until she was co, .,,d with welts has been charged with felony child abuse. The 47-year-old Bowling Green man was arraigned, in Hardee Circuit Court on April 17. Assistant State Attorney David Ward amended the origi- nal charge, taking it from a" first-degree felony down to a third-degree. The man, whose name is being withheld by The Herald- Advocate to protect the identity of the teen, pleaded not guilty. Circuit Judge Marcus J. Ezelle set a pre-trial hearing for May 29. If convicted, the man faces a possible maximum penalty of MYRTLE LAWSON KNIGHT Myrtle Lawson Knight, 87, of Wauchula, died on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Florida Hospital, Wauchula. Born on May 28, 1924, in Nauvoo, Ala., she was a resi- dent of Wauchula for 66 years. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Knight. Survivors include son Des- mond Knight of Chiefland; two daughters, Priscilla Kel- ley andll'fthnd i9nnie of Wauchula- and Yvonne Hackle and husband Tom of Indian Lake Estates; four grandchildren. Jessica Gordon and husband Chris, Wes Knight and wife Jessica, Brock Grantham and wife Jessi, and Shane Grantham; and six great-grandchildren, Caleb McCoy and Carter Gordon, Kyri and Edyn Grantham, and Levi and Dillon Knight. Visitation was Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church with funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Darin Canary and the Rev. Mitch Landress officiating. Inter- ment followed in Wauchula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to the local Alzheimer's Association or charity of one's choice. Expressions of comfort may be made at robartsfh.com. FUNERAL HOME WAUCHULA iewf ___ HARDEE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinances Nos. 02-17 and 04-01, which authorize a financial hardship exemption to the solid waste disposal and fire rescue portions of the special assessment fees. Property owners qual- ifying for this exemption will receive a refund or a credit in the amount of the current tax year's approved non-ad valorem taxes toward the special assessment fees for solid waste disposal and fire rescue assessment fees. If you are interested in applying for this exemption, or if you have any questions pertaining to this issue, please contact the Office of Management and Budget at 863-773-3199. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2012. Minor Bryant, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Hardee County, Florida '_ &:3-.?. Coleton "Baby Boy" Love, Mom, Shelby, O Haylee, Nana & GiGi L911 o0uilg uLi1fo0A .on her buttocks," they said. The 16-year-old allegedly kicked and scratched her father, and fled through a bedroom window. When Dowden located the teen, he found her shaking and crying, he said. "She was literally covered in red welts," the captain alleged. He said he observed multiple welts on her back, both legs and a shoulder. Further, he charged, a belt buckle had broken the skin on her left leg. The state Department of Children & Families was called in, placing the teen in her grandmother's home. The fath- er, Dowden said, was arrested and booked into the Hardee County Jail. 6A The Herald-Advocate, May 3,2012 Precious Memories II Honors Albert and Dr. Barbara Carlton, Carol Franklin Myer PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Quartet of Spencer Decker, Tom Taylor, Bud Snyder and Ron Hall sang "Have A Little Belinda Anderson, accompanied by Patsy Farnsworth and Michelle Wiggins, sang "Still Talk With Jesus." Holding On." Carol Franklin Myer has played the piano and organ most of her life, worked as a nurse for Dr. Alfred Massam, the Hardee County Health Department, Hope of Hardee, vol- unteered at local schools, been active in Wednesday Mu- sicale, Heartland Chorale, is active at First United Methodist Church in Wauchula, and has "God-given mu- sical talent." Rev. Spencer Decker sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." The Gospel Jubilee with David Spencer sang "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." Also shown Heartland Chorale Ensemble of Ron Hall, Kerry Meeker, Patsy Farnsworth, Amanda Ab- are Donna Alexy and Mary Beth Bryant. bott and Dusty Mendoza sang "Daddy Sang Bass." Dr. Barbara Castleberry Carlton came to Wauchula as a young doctor and met and married Albert Carlton. They raised four children while he had an extensive citrus and cattle operation, and she was a country family doctor and helped organize Hardee Memorial Hospital which today is Florida Hospital Wauchula. She has carried on with citrus and cattle since his death in 1992, established a library in his name in Cashiers, N.C., has supported local music en- deavors, and is an avid turkey hunter. In 2009 she pub- lished her book (assisted by Barbara Oehlbeck) entitled "This Nearly Was Mine ... A Journey Through Carlton Country. Melanie Carnley sang "Jesus Loves Me." Tanya Dubberly sang "Precious Memories." Bess Stallings read her tribute to Dr. Barbara Carlton. May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 7A Honorees Dr. Barbara Carlton and Carol Franklin Myer shown at the event held Friday night at First Christian Church of Wauchula. Jason Baker of Fort Meade plays the fiddle. Leslie Conerly Loughlin sang "We Shall Behold Him." S.. Albert Carlton was born and raised in Wauchula and was active in the citrus and cattle business. He was the son of Carl and Emma Carlton and was born in 1927. In 1932 Carl Carlton was killed in a hunting accident in the Everglades when a bullet ricocheted off a tree. Six months later Emma Carlton, overcome with grief from the loss of her husband, died of a self-inflicted bullet wound to the heart. Albert was raised after the age of 5 by Matred (Carlton) and A.Z. Olliff. Shayden Ward and Callie Eisenhauer sang "Church In The Marcus Shackelford was emcee and read tributes to Carol His favorite hobby was playing the piano. He was an ac- Wildwood." Franklin Myer and Albert Carlton. complished pianist all his life and never picked up a gun. SOUNDS EXCELLENT! Producer Tim Miller poses with his wife, director Sherry Miller. Alert Neighbor Helps Foil Burglary Suspects COURTESY PHOTOS Recently two chorus groups from Hardee Junior High School visited Charlotte County for the Florida Vocal Association District 11 Music Performance Assessment. Local sixth graders performed "Candy Lion" and "Dance of the Willow," while seventh- and eighth-graders performed "Tarantella" and "Now I Walk In Beauty." Both groups earned two superior ratings and two excellent, for an overall excellent rating. Sixth-grade choir members are (above, from front row left) Miguel Rodriguez, Makayla Benavidez and Alexis Garza; (middle row) Angel Valerio, Aissatou Tavarez, Sarai Espinoza, Marisa Rodriguez, Guadalupe Garcia-Cendejas, Marisela Duran, Diana Deloera, Ashleigh Adams and Alexis Neel; (top row) Alexis McBride, Gloria Hernandez, Karley Owens, Elia Lagui, Samantha Gonsalez, Adelina Servin, Veronica Castillo, Madison McCoy, Mahala Pippin and Jasmine Sanchez. The advanced choir members are (below, front row left) Marixa Garcia, Odalis Hernandez, Adriana Miller, Azucena Lopez, Brenda Miramontes and Dashawna Goad; (middle row) Cha Lor, Desiree Ford, Priscilla Villasana, Amanda Bandy and Mckenzie Blair; (top row) Kristen Burkett, Cassidy Powell, Annette Mondragon, Montana Grice, Esmeralda Deloera and Madison Callahan. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Two brothers who allegedly activated a home's burglar alarm were arrested after an alert neighbor spotted them 'fleeing the scene and called sheriff's authorities. Booked into the Hardee County Jail on April 16 were Dakota Manolo Juarez, 20, and Benito Juarez, 16, both of 2190 billiard Farms Road, Zolfo Springs. Each was charged with bur- glary of an unoccupied dwell- ing, a second-degree felony, and criminal mischief, a sec- ond-degree misdemeanor, Maj. Randy Dey of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office said. They are accused of breaking into a home on Kelly Roberts Road, he said. According to an arrest report, the pair allegedly entered an enclosed porch and then cut a screen and damaged a window frame to get inside the house. Once inside, however, (he B. Juarez alleged would-be thieves set off the motion detector on the home's burglar alarm system. The brothers ran from the house, Dey alleged. But not without being seen. Dey credited a witness who saw the two running from the residence and called the Sher- iff's Office. He reported the two got into a white Lincoln and sped away. While Dep. Michael Lake D. Juarez handled that call, Cpl. Todd Souther located a vehicle matching the suspects' car in Wauchula Hills. The brothers and the Lincoln were positively identified by the witness, D)ey said. Damage to tlhe window frame was estimated at $10(). The brothers were lkecn into custody and transported to the Hardee County Jail. YOUR BUSINESS COULD APPEAR HERE TOO!! Contact Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels 773-3255 8A The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 Look What's Cooking at HHS by Elaine Pearce "Mise en place," French for "get everything ready to work," is the command that gets everyone moving in Culinary Arts classes at HHS. Students know that Ior them, "misc en place" means to sanitize tables, put on aprons and hats, wash hands, and collect all ingredients and equipment required for their recipes. First year students begin with bread making and move on to more advanced cooking techniques while incorporating basic knife skills. Students in Culinary 2 .-.. 4 work on more advanced skills including preparing stocks; seasoning meats, grilling, and pastry making. The Culinary Arts curriculum at HHS is part of the ProStart training program that is sponsored by the National RestaurantAssociation. Students completing two years of Culinary Arts and passing national exams arc eligible to receive a NRA certificate that will benefit students who choose to work in the food service industry. Students also study ServSatfe', a national sanitation and safety program also sponsored by the National Restaurant Association. Students passing the ServSafe@' exam receive national certification, As a self-supporting program, students are always working to earn funds used to purchase additional ingredients and equipment. Many of the projects also give students the opportunity to learn proper serving skills, such as "The Cat Cafe," where students prepare and serve lunches for HHS faculty, statf, and invited guests, Frequent guests to the Cat Cafe include Hardee County Sheriff Arnold Lanier, Adult Education'Director Mike Wilkinson, and retired HHS staff members Larry and Elaine Cook. Other culinary arts events include the following; Dinner-for-Two, a private dinner before the Homecoming dance; an annual Spaghetti Supper; Friday Night Takeout, meals planned by upper level culinary students for HHS students and staff; Student Mentors Lunch, a senior/freshman mentoring program; Principals' meeting lunches; the AFJROTC Military Ball; events for Hardee County elementary schools; and the Christmas Gali and Spring Arts Festival. Most of the students are in the culinary program because they are interested in cooking and eating. Some are considering a career in food service and are planning to attend culinary school. Current culinary arts students, Kimberly Ellis, Dominique Salaam, and Jacob Green have been accepted at Johnson & Wales University's Culinary School in North Miami. Hardee High School's AFJROTC received a heartwarming donation from tIne staff of Hardee Junior Hitgn School, made :n memory of Asa Emanueli Rogers, who served in the United States Air Force from April, 1955 Au. gust, 1975. MSgt A.E. Rogers was the brother of Betty O'Neal, a teacher HHS building construction teacher. Bill Anderson, receives his certi- at HJHS. After Mr. Rogers' passing earlier this year. Ms. O'Neal was ap- fiction from the National Center for Construction Education and Re- proached by her colleagues about the possibility of staff members mak- search (NCCER). Students in the school's construction program ing a donation to the AFJROTC. Ms. O'Neal agreed that it was a great will now be able to earn industry certification through NCCER. Pic- way to honor her brother. Present for the presentation of the $550 do- tured left to right are: Superintendent. David Durastanti; Teach- nation check and pictured from left to right are HHS Principal, Michele e:. Bill Anderson: and Adult Education Ditector, Mike Wilkinson. Polk; Cadet LTC, Stacie Macias; LTC, Anthony Hingle: HJHS Teacher, Betty O'Neal: CMSgt, Bob Waltich; and HJHS Principal. Doug Herron. Culinary arts student, Jacob Green, proud- ly displays the tiramisu dessert available to teachers and staff during a recent Cat Cafe. Please visit us at: http://www.hardee.kl2.fl.us/hhs .............. Upcoming Dates 5/5 5/5 5/8 5/18 5/21 5/28 5/31 SAT Test HHS Prom SAT Registration Deadline for 6/2 Test ACT Late Registration Deadline for 6/9 Test - 5/24 Senior Exams No School (Holiday) Senior Awards & Scholarship Program Come VOTE to elect delegates for State Convention and to nominate our president and vice president. Location: The Train Station In Bowling Green On Main St. (863) 385-8649 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL SS CONSTRUCTION Let our highly ,quzlfied staff develop your commercial properhtI, bulld zlour dream home, or do your remodeling. Discount Good Up To 1000 . Ten% FF Ay Aditio DisReovn tiGoodU no1.0 II Email: kochcon@strato.net 5:3 -31c State Certified License #CGC151533 CITY OF WAUCHULA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City Commission of the City of Wauchula will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at 126 S. 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida or www.city- ofwauchula.com. The regularly scheduled workshop will follow the Special Meeting. The agenda can be viewed at 126 S. 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida or www.cityofwauchula.com. The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 East Main Street, Suite 105, Wauchula, FL 33873. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Com- mission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3535. CITY OF WAUCHULA S/Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. Mayor ATTEST S/Holly Smith City Clerk 5:3c CITY OF WAUCHULA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Board of Directors of the City of Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (the Board) will hold a workshop on Monday, May 7, 2012 immediately fol- lowing the City Commission workshop which will convene at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at www.city- ofwauchula.com. The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Board hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the pro- ceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testijnony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Any- one requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. CITY OF WAUCHULA S/Keith Nadaskay Chairman Community Redevelopment Agency ATTEST S/Holly Smith City Clerk 5;3c I HHS ^^BIN PIC^11TURES IiMT ................................................ .......... ............................. .- FLORIDA'S Bjrr~r T0ET TO 2012 v% PAGE ONE Garrett Sheffield Benefit BBQ Held Saturday At Wauchula Moose Lodge PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Garrett Sheffield of Wauchula is receiving treatment at Florida Institute for Neurological' Garrett Sheffield, 21, a 2009 graduate of Hardee High School, was injured in a single Rehabilitation but is expected to be moved to his mother's home soon. The chicken vehicle auto accident Oct. 6, 2011, and has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain and rib BBQ was held Saturday to help raise funds. a bedroom and bath are needed injury. He was a grillmaster at Red Lobster in Sebring and has a daughter Jayden, 2. In along with a wheelchair ramp, special equipment and 24-hour care in order to return photo, from left, with him are sister Whitley Sheffield, 22, mother Tami Halstead, step- home. Standing behind him are Debra Morris, Jimmy Morris, and Ashley Mollenkopf dad Scott Halstead, and brother Caleb Sheffield, 18. holding their daughter Jayden. Cooking ribs are Jimmy Morris ana nan Hill. The toast "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse phrase "ves heill"-meaning to be of good health. This evolved into the tradition of visiting neighbors on Christmas Eve and drinking to their health. Singing country songs at the event were Johnny Thuman of Fort Meade and John Lngo of Myakka. The hardest thing is to take less when you can get more. -Kin Hubbard After a visit to the beach, it's hard to believe that we live in a material world. -Pam Shaw CONCERNED CITIZENS MEETING Double J Restaurant (next to Alan Jay Chevrolet) Public Invited Bipartisan Questions Please Call 767-0771 For depevndablLe homwetowvxn service, loriLa Of Hardee County Inc. Hardee County's only locally owned & operated bulk fuel distributor for over 18 years! Open Mon. Fri. 7:00 am 5:00 pm 863-773-9466 156 Will Duke Road, Wauchula 5:3c The Wauchula Moose Lodge No. 1487 is located on Main Street east of Wauchula just past Peace River. New mem- bers are welcome. Dues are $45 annually. eV Hardee County Family YMCA the with support from 4 ,CFlndustri es Presents the 10th Annual YMCA Golf Tournament ,enefiting Hardee County's Youth *-"^7 ^^ ^''" -, .H^^ Da$: Location: Time: May 19,2012 lowH s Golf Course, Zolfo Springs 7a.m. Open Registration; 8a.m. Start Cost: $240/Foursome $60 Individual /-- I a U LHAN JaY8HY. U* HIOHWAY If N Wauonrla l40j Ua HIGHrAY IT *. Wcualoull jluaaia'"'-'-"'''B* ) Sfi'SiHj m '*^T a.iHTa -7 With sincere thanks to our Sponsors! -A Mosaic VANDO POWER COMPANY loin us!!! Sponsorship Levels include: Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 Exhibit Sponsor: $500 Supporting Sponsor: $1,000 Hole Sponsor: $100 The Herald-Advocate If.iSP- y, 7'Iay 2 Thursday, May 3,2012 tabb, 2B The Herald-Advocate, Mav 3, 2012 Hardee Living Lynn Grospe To Become Bride Of Dale Turner Elenita Madriaga "Lynn" Grospe of Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and Dale Edward Turner Sr. of Wauchula join in an- nouncing their engagement to marry. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Raineo and Carmelita Grospe of San Jose City, Nueva Ecjia, Philippines. She attended Vaca Valley National High School and The Good Samari- tan College' in Nueva Ecjia, Philippines. She is employed as a nanny caregiver in Hong Kong. The prospective groom is the son of the late liene and Raleigh Turner. He attended Hardee Senior High School. He is employed by Alan Jay Enterprises in Wauchula. The couple are planning a wedding in Wauchula. Shannon and Karen Hays of Wauchula announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Sheena Hays, to James "Clay" New- man, the son of James Newman and Debbie Newman of Wau- chula. The bride-elect is a resident C 5 of Wauchula. The prospective groom also resides in Wauchula. The couple are planning a June 30 wedding. The ceremo- ny will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula. Isn't it nifty, my mama is 50! I Love, Kari Tammy Day Sanders 1| Lordy, Lordy,'~ -^ Look Who is We Love You Tim, David, Shelby& & Mom & Dad soc5 3p MAY 19, 2012 Ashlee Abbott & Jamie Harrison JUNE 2, 2012 Marsee Ferguson & Hunter McGowen JUNE 9, 2012 Cheri Cloud & Steven Schontag IUNE 23, 2012 Amanda Conley & Brian Cook JUNE 30, 2012 Sheena Hays & James "Clay" Newman JULY 14, 2012 Katie Krause & Tom Green IULY 28, 2012 Erica Jackson & Blake Steedley CaGls Onabin G ifts Since 1970 117 East Main St. Wauchula ww (863)s773-6565om www.catsonmain.com 3c, :3cV Marilyn Pierre-Paul of Bowling Green and Willi6 G. Jones of Bartow join in announcing their engagement to marry. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of the late Thelma and Mance Shine Sr. She graduated with the Class of 1975 and is retired following 30 years of Dale Turner & Lynn Grospe COURTESY PHOTO May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month Chapter FL2-H of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association is doing its part to promote May as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The chapter reminds motor- ists to "Double-Check Look Twice and Save a Life." Motor- cycles have smaller profiles than other vehicles making it more difficult to judge the distance and speed of one approaching, Statistics have shown that approximately 75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, with two-thirds of those being caused by a motorist who failed to yield the right of way to the motorcyclist. These accidents most likely occur at intersections involving motorists making left-hand turns. Only by actively looking for motorcycles can motorists increase their awareness of them and make the highways safer. nThak You Most of you know that our daughter, Lea, has been battling a brain tumor since November 2011. Because of the needs associated with such an illness, Steve Coker put together the "Love for Lea" fundraiser. Thank you Steve for your hard work! We are proud to be from a loving community that pulled together to make this such a success- ful and fun event. There are numerous people to thank ... the bands that supplied the good music, the people who prepared and served the delicious meals, the folks who took care of the raffle, silent auc- tion, T-shirt sales and those who cleaned up.' Thank you to Charlotte for allowing the use of. her pub. Thank you for the many generous peo- ple and businesses who donated money, prizes, food and their time to make this event possible. Thank you to those who were able to attend the event to honor Lea and her family. Some trav- eled from Tampa, Orlando, Largo, and other distances. We appreciate that! It was like a class reunion or a homecoming. If Lea could express her feelings, she would tell S ou that she is proud of Hardee County and the many others who helped to raise money for her needs. She would also give a big thank you to the strangers who knew neither Lea nor her family and yet gave because they cared. It is difficult to put into words what our family feels! We are grateful to all of you for your acts of kindness (you would not believe how many there were) and for the many prayers. '1 God Bless You! soi Russ & Wanda Leonard & Family soc5:3c - service with the state of Florida. , The prospective groom is the' son of the late Mary and Willie J. Jones. He is employed at Bartow Ford, with 29 years of service. Plans are being made for a June 22 wedding at Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Bartow. May Is National Fitness Month .. GET "BIKINI BODY READY" ;.4. (50% OFF Joining Fee) ".-, 60 Minutes 600 Calories Burned One Fabulous Dance Floor a Real Results Pure Fun www.jazzercise.com 8 Ann Marie 863-767-0613 facebook/Jazzerclse Heartland 0 Priscella Allen Johnson Owner/Stylist Barber/Styllst Tanning Available (863) 285-6300 302 N. Charleston Ave., Fort Meade, FL soc5:3c WAUCHULA MOOSE LODGE 117 King Rd. Wauchula 773-3820 In the past, Moose Lodge #1487 has held many fundraisers to help the less fortunate. NOW we're asking our members and new members to step up and help keep your Moose Open. All Members, Their Guests and New Members Welcome. New Membership Only $45 Raffles 50/50s BBQ Karoke Live Music Much More Come Out & Have Some Fun! Saturday Night For The Younger Crowd Starting Saturday, May 19 from 9pm 1 am Clay Newman & Sheena Hays Sheena Hays Engaged To Wed Clay Newman COURTESY PHOTO Willie Jones & Marilyn Pierre-Paul Marilyn Pierre-Paul & Willie Jones To Marry Come Relax & Have Fun in a clean atmosphere ay Games Great iusic - Uue *aroke fieDJl '.- ^ - Cheapest Drinks & Friendliest Place In TownlI 01-'>j, I Stephanie Cobb Will Marry Donald and Neda Wauchula announce th ment and approaching of their daughter, S Cobb to Bobby Seebe of Bobby Sr. and Odet of Lake Placid. The bride-elect is graduate of Hardee Sei School. She earned an of arts degree at Sout Community College and a bachelor of sc nursing at Florida Gi WORKING WOMAN! Bobby Seeber Cobb of University in 2009. She resides e engage- in Lake Placid and is employed marriage as a registered nurse at High- Stephanie lands Regional Medical Center. r, the son The prospective groom is a tte Seeber 2001 graduate of Lake Placid High School. He also is a grad- a 2005 uate of the Palm Beach County nior High Paramedic Academy. He is associate employed by Palm Beach h Florida County Fire-Rescue. in 2007 Plans are being made for a science in May wedding in Sebring. ulf Coast May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 3B snapping the thumb from behind the second finger and flipping the shooter forward as fast as you can. Any time your shooter knocks another marble out of the ring you get to shoot again from wherever your marble stops inside the circle. If your shooter goes outside the circle, you don't get anoth- er shot until your turn comes round again. I don't remember girls playing marbles much. Not that they wouldn't have been welcome, they would have; I think it was that back then most girls wore skirts or dresses and they didn't want to get down on their bare knees in the dirt. Usually we boys carried our marbles around in the front pock- ets of our pants. But when we packed in so many our pockets began to bulge as if we'd stuffed lumpy oranges down into them, we began to carry our marbles around in cigar boxes. That gave me an idea for another marble game. I cut a hole about as big around as a nickel in the top of my cigar box, set the box on the ground, and another kid would straddle it. Holding his marble at his belt buckle, squinting and taking careful aim, he would attempt to drop his marble through the hole into my box. For every marble he got in, he won two of mine; every one of his that missed, it was mine. If, that is, we were playing for keeps, which we were not allowed to do at school. And as none of us boys would ever have dreamed of breaking any rule (wink, wink). We never got to play for keeps. E-mail Chip at chipkyle746@embarqmail.com or visit his website at www.chipballard.com. PHOTO BY MARIA TRUJILLO National Take Your Daughter to Work Day was founded in 1993. This year, the event took place on April 26. Here, Ralph Harrison, Production Department manager at The Herald-Advocate, celebrates the day with his grand- daughter, Julie Harrison. Julie spent time learning about all of the things it takes to construct a newspaper: She is the daughter of Earl (Opie) and Linda Harrison of Wauchula. COURTESY PHOTO Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporals (from left) Mark McCoy and Earl (Opie) Harrison received diplomas as graduates of the Florida Leadership Academy. Corporals Graduate From Leadership Academy The Florida Criminal Justice Leadership Academy is to pre- Executive Institute announces pare first-line supervisors in the graduation of Cpl. Mark criminal justice organizations to McCoy and Cpl. Earl "Opie" exemplify the character and Harrison from the Florida integrity expected of criminal Leadership Academy. justice professionals. It exam- Twenty-seven front-line su- ines the various components pervisors representing criminal necessary to be an effective justice agencies from North.and leader. Central Florida make up the The Criminal Justice Execu- 23rd graduating class, tive Institute, established within McCoy has been employed the Florida Department of Law with the Hardee County Enforcement and affiliated with Sheriff's Office since 2005, and the state university system, was has been a K-9 deputy since established in 1990 by the 2006. Harrison is assigned to the Florida Legislature to address Detention Division. and has the need for an innovative and been with the Sheriff's Office multifaceted approach to the since 2000. education and training of crimi- Seminar participants met nal justice professionals. from January to April at Hardec County Sheriff Daytona State College. Grad- Arnold Lanier feels that it is his uates learned skills necessary to office's responsibility to train support the needs of their future leaders and prepare them agency and the needs within to take supervisory positions their community as they prepare within the Sheriff's Office in for future challenges. the future. The goal of the Florida In Memory of James "Toody" Collie 12/8/56 5/2/03 God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His armnns around you And whispered "Come to me" With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best... 5:3p Inside Out By Chip Ballard PLAYING FOR KEEPS Whatever happened to playing marbles? When I was a student at Zolfo Springs Elementary School I wore out the knees of many a pair of pants playing marbles in the dirt under the oak trees in front of the schoolhouse. We kids would make a circle in the dirt with a stick or a finger and put three or four marbles apiece in the center of the circle and shape them into a triangle, as if we were racking miniature pool balls without a rack. Then we'd get down on our knees, lean forward, place one palm flat on the dirt and with the other hand we'd shoot a marble which we called, appropriately enough, a "shooter" into the trian- gle of marbles inside the circle. If we were playing for keeps, which we were not allowed to do at school (wink), we got to keep the marbles our shooter knocked out of the ring. Good shooters, to us boys, were more valuable than diamonds. What good are diamonds to an 8-year-old? You can't play with them or eat them, so what are they good for? But a good shooter, aah, with that you could play for hours, impress your friends and win their marbles. A shooter was exactly like any other marble in every way except color. Color had absolutely no effect on how the marble functioned, except in our minds. But if we truly believed we had a good shooter, we did indeed shoot better with it. The color that made the best shooter was whatever color appealed to us on any particular day. It could be a combination of colors, or speckled like a robin's egg, or spotted like a leopard. But the marbles we most often chose for shooters were clear with a green, red, yellow, blue or any other color tint. These were called agates (pronounced agg'-its). A cat-eye made a good shoot- er, too. A cat-eye is an agate with an oblong shape in its center that resembles a, well, a cat's eye. There is an art to holding a shooter as surely as there is to hold- ing a baseball, and it takes many hours' practice to get good at shooting just as it takes practice to get good at anything. Keeping your palm open, you fold in the fingers of your shoot- ing hand, holding the shooter in the crook of your first finger. Then you tighten the tip of your thumb behind the folded-up second fin- ger, pressing the thumbnail hard against the marble, then shoot by Victory Praise Center will host a gospel sing on Saturday at 7 p.m., featuring the gospel group "Covered By Grace." Finger foods will be served fol- lowing the service. Pastor Robert Murphy invites everyone to come to the center at 132 E. Main St., Bowling Green, for the occasion. The deadline for Church News submissions is Thursday at 5 for the next edition. At 1:37 a.m., she cries with your daughter over her broken heart This Mother's Day, thank your wife for needing so little sleep. Stephanie Cobb & Bobby Seeber COURTESY PHOTO ABOUT ... Hardee Living Hardee Living prints your news on people, clubs and. organizations, including meeting summaries, births, children's and senior citi- zens' birthdays, engage- ments, weddings, silver or golden anniversaries, church events and military assignments. Forms are available at our office. For engagements and weddings, a photo should be included. Publication is free of charge. Coverage of wed- dings over three months old will be'limited to a photo and brief announcement. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Thanks Cats'.!! for giving me the opportunity to serve you as District 3, Hardee County Commissioner, if - S you choose me in November. Charles "Chuck" R. Dixon SCounty Commission, District 3 * What Do You Want Improved? I ft Pastorchuckdixon@yahoo.com * Paid by Charles R. Dixon, No Party Affiliation, for County j Commission District 3 5:3p 3 000 > = 00 4B The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 HHS SCIENCE SUCCESS BRAIN BOWL COURTESY PHOTO Brain Bowl team members (from left) Jahna Leonard, Andria Mass, Clark Zelyk and Harry Ramos recently competed in the National Academic Quiz Tournament's Community College National Championships, ranking seventh out of 24 teams. Although South Florida Community College's -Brain Bowl team has competed in. NAQT's sectional competitions since 2002, this was the first time it advanced to the national championships. The nationals were held this spring at Gulf Coast State College. SFCC's Brain Bowl team had earned its place in the national competition by finishing fifth in the NAQT Sectional Championships, held at Chipola College. PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Science coach Susan Barton spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club Tuesday, April 24, at the Panda Restaurant about the success of science students at Hardee High School. At a recent competition of science projects among students from Hardee, Glades, DeSoto, Hendry, and Okeechobee counties, HHS won 11 of 12 state slots and 4 of 5 international slots. She said many other Improvements are being made at HHS aca- demically. From left are David Hatch, Key Club advisor Susan Barton, Key Club President Khao Lee Lor, and Kiwanis President Sam Fite. ENERGY SAVINGS Ray Ray Ray Ray McCoy Celebrates Her 6th Birthday Ravin Elise "Ray Ray" Mc- Coy, the daughter of Mark and Paige McCoy of Bowling Green, turned 6 years old on March 20. She celebrated the occasion with a birthday party at her home on Saturday, March 24. Theme for the party was Peace Sign & Rock 'n' Roll. Guests made tie-dye shirts and were treated with a peace- sign cake. Joining in the fun were sister DaKota McCoy, cousins Lizzie Beth McCoy and Parker McCoy. Kaylie Grice, Bailey Tinsley, Morgan Parks. Emilie Camacho, Emma Hayes, Ava Roberts, Kayle Jennings and :imany other friends and family ,members. I I Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast provides one-to-one mentoring relationships to children ages 6-18 years old. There are 26 children in the Hardee area in need of a mentor. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or for additional information please contact the Florida Ridge Office at (863) 402-9001 www.bbbssun.org: PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Paul White of Lakeland spoke to Wauchula Kiwanis Club Tuesday, April 17, about Green Star Panels which help reduce air conditioning costs for homes and other buildings. He owns the company. The panels help repel heat transfer by reflection, convection and conduction. From left are Gary DelaTorre, Paul White and Rev. Kenny Baker, pas- tor of New Life Church. A o We Are Wireless P's Smokehouse BBiQ "AWARD WINNING BBQ" Fresh Homemade Sides Dine-In and Call Ahead Carryout Mon. Fri. 11 a.m. 9 p.m. :Sun. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Saturday Closed 767-0260. 103 E. 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Phone: 863-767-0330 soc5:3c 0 r- < KINDERGARTEN E Aileen Arreola Antonio Cabrera Charity Thompson, Daisy Pineda Delores Walton Destiny Justiss Esteban Olmos Estrelllta DeJesus Martinez Jada Alteri Jasmine Castillo Jazlynn Jones Jessica Grimsley kayla Gilmore Khris Estrada Liliana Hernandez Marybelle Costilla Meleny Escamilla Mikayla Johnston Mkenzy Stewart Nayeli Solis Salas Nayely Garcia Saucedo Nehemiah Pyatt Nelida Hernandez Osiel Molina Lozano Phoenix Romeo Randall Ownby Wendy Rodruquez E/S Alejandra Pulido Alexandro Alaniz Brizeida Lino Devin Jackson Fredy Leon Lopez German Covarrubias Ivan Hurtado Dominquez Josylynn Hayes Leonard Frame Liliana Centeno Natalia Calvillo Rivera Shaun Deleon Sydney Palencia FIRST GRADE A Amy Farias Ana Hernandez Analise Benavides Antonia Banda Bernabe Gallardo, Jr. Caleb Ybarra David McQuaig Desteny Escamilla Hailey Lee Javier Gutierrez' Kelsey Gom. . 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Computers By Stephen Wingo 863-448-4099 Home & Office Networking Buy & Sell Computers Repair Data Recovery Virus Removal Mon. thrn Fri. 9am-4pm Sat. 9am-12pm ~ CLOSED Wed. 816 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula (2 Blocks Behind Badcocks) Sawcomputers @aol.comrn NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2012-02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance Number 2012-02 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 14th day of May 2012, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE 2012-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE DATES FOR THE PRIMARY AND THE RUN-OFF ELECTIONS FOR THOSE CER- TAIN COMMISSION DISTRICT SEATS TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION TO COIN- CIDE WITH THE FLORIDA PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES; PROVIDING FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR CANDIDATES TO QUALIFY; PRO- VIDING FOR THE COMMISSION DISTRICT SEATS TO BE ELECTED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF- FECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discrimi- nate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy in- volves every aspect of the Commistion's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable ac- commodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire 202 West Main Street, Suite 103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for the City of Wauchula s/Holly Smith HOLLY SMITH, City Clerk City of Wauchula May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 5B Kids: Watch Out For Caterpillar Invasion By JESSICA BASHAM Special To The Herald-Advocate Spring has sprung and 'tis the season of the caterpillar. They are everywhere: crawling on outdoor walls, railings, cars, trees and picnic tables. You name, it, caterpillars are on it. In the last few weeks I have seen at least five different species of this squirmy critter around our ,1Z- office in Gainesville: the white-marked tussock moth, oak beauty, forest tent cater- pillar, live oak metria and dubious tiger moth. The oak trees that shade our office are one of their host plants (a home providing food and shelter). Caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies. Once they hatch, they eat continuously. They love to eat leaves, stems, grasses, whatever tastes yummy. It is during this stage of their life that many gardeners and farmers consider them pests. Only after their transformation into beautiful winged beauties are they often adored. Generally caterpillars look soft and squishy or like furry worms. However, looks are deceiving. Many times the "fur" or "hair" on caterpillars is like a sharp needle that causes skin irritations if rubbed or picked up. Most caterpillars will not make you sick. However, there are four common species in Florida that can make you sick: the puss caterpillar, io caterpillar, saddleback caterpillar and hag caterpillar. These are called stinging caterpillars. It is a good practice to never touch a caterpillar unless you know what it is and that it will not hurt you. The beauty of caterpillars is how dif- ferent each one is and how they use their markings, hairs and colors to sur- vive. The tussock moth caterpillar is -le 2m quite hairy, with four tan tufts of hair on its back, orange dots, a bright red head and tufts of long black hairs that look like antennae and a tail. It appears to be an alien. Others, like the oak beauty, are camouflaged and blend into the branch- es of oak trees you can't see them,. and neither can a bird, unless you are looking for them. ,/ Another fascinating thing 7 about caterpillars is how they defend themselves against predators. Not only does their camouflage or sharp "fur" help, but there are many other ways caterpillars defend themselves. A puss caterpillar will puff itself up and use its tail to whip and strike a predator and cause a serious sting. The.red head of a white-marked tussock mothis a signal for danger. There is also a nasty thing called regurgitation. If threatened, some cater- pillars regurgitate and squirt a brown liquid. ]t's not dangerous, just gross. To a bird, that liquid from the belly of the caterpillar is quite bitter and unpleasant tasting, so the bird will spit out the caterpillar in most instances. Caterpillars are fascinating, and there are so many things to learn about them and their adult forms. Right now, cater- pillars are easy to find, because it is just before they will start the pupation process called metamorphosis - when they become the beautiful, daz- zling moths or butterflies that give gar- dens and wild areas color and motion. 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CE YOU C 11) All , The May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 7B Classifieds- 5ACES INCLUYENDO 2 M.H., noria de agua, y electrecidada, financlada por el duefio Ilame, 863-399-3333. 5:3,10p 1985 MH, 2BR/1BA, 14'x48' excel- lent condition, new awnings, new a/c, new concrete pad, Lot 933 at Oasis MH/RV Park, $8,995 OBO, 863-832-3259. 3:29-5:1 Op PERSONAL PROPERTY of Nathan Showalter, Erwin Gibson will be sold pursuant of ware- houseman's lien. Said sale will be at Triple M Storage, Inc. at 115 State Road 66, Zolfo Springs, FL at 9 am on May 19, 2012. 5:3,10p FREE TO GOOD HOME, young female Chihuahua, (863)533- 4861. 5:3nc AKC registered Cocker Spaniel puppies, buff color, $350, 375- 4001. 5:3p BLUETICK HOUND puppies, 7 weeks old, 863-781-9547. 4:5-5:3p Large Cars to ADoPTATETr If you havelost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're looking for. The Wauchula Animal Control Is locat- ed at '685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more Informa- tion. tfc-dh ATTENTION State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have necessary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh CENTER HILL NURSERY Spring Plant Sale Crape Myrtle Trees $15, Rubber Trees $5, Confederate Jasmine $5, assort- ed hedge plants $2.50. Call Bob 863-223-5561. 4:26-5:3p FRESH SHELLED peas and but- terbeans. Taking orders now 863- 832-4509. 5:3-31 p U-PICK BLACK EYED PEAS $15/bu, Okra $2/Ib, Yellow Squash $1/lb. 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Phillips TAONMAIUTO ALE 8B The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 The Classifieds SFCC Graduation Ceremonies Tonight As graduates walk across the stage today (Thursday) to receive their diplomas during South Florida Community College's commencement cere- monies, there is no question that one, two or perhaps even a series of personal choices led them to this moment. Keynote speaker Keiaria Williams will tell you that she is no different. Raised by her grandmother, Williams moved to Sebring from a beach town in California. At first, she was caught off guard by the new culture that surrounded her. "People seemed to live a simpler way of life than I was used to," she said. "They drove pickup trucks; they went mudding; they raised farm ani- mals. It was a huge culture shock compared to where I was from." As a high school freshman, Williams struggled to fit in and didn't make many friends, but then' the opportunity to join the Sebring High School Color Guard arose, and Williams soon found a group where she be- longed. Not only was she finally making friends and acclimating to her new home, she also found that the Color Guard was teach- ing her important values, includ- ing discipline and respect for those around her as well as for herself. After some family struggles and poor choices led her to a stay in a group facility, Williams Youth boys baseball seems to be having growing pains at its new location west of Wauchula by the armory. That league has tried to convert to the gamechanger.io website format but results have been inconsistent. Sometimes the recap headline doesn't agree with the recap story score and neither agrees with the scorebook sheets. Sometimes there's no scores available. We've given up trying to write about these games because of complaints that the scores and standings aren't correct. Some have told us they would prefer the stories not be in rather than be inac- curate. We are, however, continuing to get reports of parent/coach problems. Some say that children are not given a fair opportunity to play, being told not to attempt to bat, just stand there. How will they learn if they never bat in a game situation? Another problem appears to be that some coaches are so intent on winning that they are abusive to their own children and others. We've heard reports of a coach throwing a ball in his child's face because he struck out and another threatening to take a strap to a kid if he didn't do better. What happened to children just enjoying the sport while they learn and parents not having to worry about the danger of their children being ostracized or belittled because they can't play as well as some others'? Winning is nice, but it is not everything. Sportsmanship and fair play need to come to the fore. Hopefully, a word to the wise is suf- ficient. Let's let children be children, at least until they're more mature and can handle disappointments and failures better. All the spring high school, andjynior high sports are over. The only one left is the Spring football, which begins practice this week for the Classic to be held in Wauchula against Bartow. Head Coach Buddy Martin is coming off a successful weightlifting season and ready to go at football again. The varsity Wildcats put on a good effort in their first-round playoff game against eventual district champion Lake Wales, los- ing only 2-1. Good job, fellows! There's boxing on Saturday night, with local pro Dillet Frederick on the undercard of the Floyd Meriweather/ Miguel Cotto junior middleweight bout which will be televised on pay-per- view. The only sports still under way are adult softball leagues and the youth leagues. Men's Church Softball is winding down. Women's Church League and Men's Community League will start soon. Youth girls softball is winding down with ceremonies tomorrow (Friday) night to name All-Stars. InJormation from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call me at 773-3255 or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@embarqmail.com with news for this biweekly column. Mon. Wed. 10-m- 6,P; Fri. & Sat, 10.,,-7p,/Closed Thursday & Sunday 3505 US HwY 1 7 S ZOLFO SPRINGS ci:s5cj Carol's Pool Service Serving All Of Highlands & Hardee Counties Call Us For All Your Pool Service Needs Carol Tomblin Owner 449-1806 or 452-6026 cl1:19Htfc Frank Vasquez, Lic. Real Estate Broker 863.781.4133 Mark Smythe, Sales Associate 863.899.1714 144 acres Hardee/Manatee county line, 3BR/2BA brick home, w/large workshop. Can be broken up into 5 or 10 acre track w/home OR 20 acre tracks. 10 acre track w/home, $160,000. 2-1/2 acre track, Hwy 62, 2 miles west of US Hwy 17, $17,000. 60 acres, Ed Wells Rd., 8" wells, $300,000. cl5:3c decided she needed to do some- thing to positively improve her life. When she wa, and a sen- ior in high school, Williams be- came legally emancipated. "I didn't have anyone else in my life anyway, and I felt it was the best thing I could do for myself at the time." But becoming legally eman- cipated at 17 was not an easy feat, and the discipline Williams learned in Color Guard began to take on a whole new meaning for her. "I had to prove to the courts that I was serious about it and not just some whiny, selfish kid." Williams moved in with her band instructor, and for three months, in addition to her schooling, homework and after- school activities, she had to complete mounds of paper- work; find a job, find an apart- ment and convince a landlord that at 17 years old she would be a responsible tenant. With no means of transporta- tion once she was granted legal emancipation and living on her own, she then had to depend on others to help her travel to and from school and work as well as take her shopping or any other place she needed to go. "I knew that once I was inde- pendent I had to be responsible, so I set a game plan. I figured out what I needed to do, and I just did it without complaining. School Carnival Friday Night Zolfo Springs E ementary School will hold its spring carnival on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The theme for this year's carnival is "carnival games from around the world." All parents and interested indi- viduals are welcome to drop by the school on School- house Road for part or all of the evening. That was the easy part. But I was still in high school. and everyone else was hanging out and having fun, and I couldn't do those things anymore. Being lonely was the hard part." Williams successfully made it through high school and began taking college classes at SFCC the day after her 18th birthday. She quickly became involved in student clubs and activities, taking on even more responsibilities. She is a mem- ber of SFCC's Brain Bowl team, has served as public rela- tions officer and secretary for the Student Government As- sociation, lent a student voice on the SFCC Museum of Art & Culture advisory committee, and formed SFCC's first Yoga Club. Williams credits her band instructor, Colorado Paniagua, with teaching her how to use her imagination and express herself without being afraid, her friends and roommates for always supporting her and help- ing her when she needs it, and three SFCC faculty and staff members for being inspirations to her. "Dr. Theresa James helped me recognize my abili- ties; Lisa Johnson-Decarie acknowledges every student and makes us feel like we mat- ter; and Dr. Charlotte Pressler taught me that a single thought or question can take us farther in life than we ever imagined." Williams will attend the University of South Florida in the fall to pursue degrees in French and Sign Language. She wants to teach, travel, and build a career where she can make a difference. She recognizes that there is a world of possibilities out there for her. "I could work any- where: big companies, small businesses, the government," Williams noted. "Everyone goes through struggles, but all of your deci- sions and choices are on you," she said. "Nobody else is re- sponsible for what you do. Know yourself, realize what you want, and do what you have to do to get there." SFCC's commencement cer- emony will hbe held at 6:45 p.m. in the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts on the High- lands Campus. We offer the BEST and MOST AFFORDABLE computer services in Wauchula! Free Diagnosis! *Electronics Sales & Installations *Security Cameras & Systems *Fax & Notary Services *Computer Classes 863-767-1520 www.PcEmpire.Org d 748 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula 0 I N C.. Kenny Sanders 781-0153 R EA L T 0 R S8 (863) 773-2128 I REALIORS JOE L. DAVIS B q JOE L. DAVIS, JR. REALTOR JOHN H. O'NEAL See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 3BR/2BA/2CG home has beau- tiful golf course view. $225,000! 40 acs pastureland located on Owen Roberts Rd in western Hardee Co. $340,000! PRICE, REDUCED! Wow! Great home in Popash area on 2.5 acs. 2 miles from town. $135,000! PRICE REDUCED! 36 acs w/12" well has access to Mel Smith Rd. NOW $99,000! CB 3BR/IBA home in Bowling Green w/new flooring, cabinets, countertops, being sold "as is". $65,000! 10 ac w/paved rd frontage. Great for pasture, farming or homesite. $63,000! PRICE REDUCED! 20 acs zoned industrial on Hwy 17. $399,000! Commercial lot in Zolfo Springs has frontage on SR 66. $30,000! REALTOR ASSOCIATF.S AFTERt HOURS , KENN Y SANDERS.........781-0153 KAREN O'NEAL........... 781-7633 KEVIN SANDERS...........990-3093 MONICA REAS...............781.0888 DAVID ROYAl................781-3490 JIMMY EDENFIELD.....448-2821, HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 1-1_____ ___________________cl5:3c [ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) MONDAY Breakfast: Lucky Charms, Graham Crackers, Blueberry Poptart, Orange Juice, Condi-' ments and Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Salad Tray, Green Beans, Cornbread, Blue Raspberry Juice Bar, Condiments.and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cheerios Cereal, Graham Crackers, Sausage Patty, Biscuit, Pineapple Tidbits, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie w/Biscuits, Stacked .Ham Sandwich, Salad Tray, Broccoli, Peaches, Condiments and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Trix, Graham Crackers, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears, Condi- ments and Milk Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Salad Tray, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Sugar Cookies, Rolls, Condiments and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Graham Crackers, Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Orange Juice, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Toasted Cheese w/HB Egg, Pig in a Blanket, Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Pears, Condiments and Milk Breakfast: Cocoa Puffs, Graham Crackers, Cheese Toast, Peaches, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Nachos w/Ground Beef, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Salad Tray, Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Condiments and Milk JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal Variety, Graham Crackers, Pop Tarts Variety, Juice, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Ham, Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Pepperoni Pizza, Alternate Meal, Salad Bar, Lettuce & Tomato, Green Beans, Juice Bar, Condiments and Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal Variety, Graham Crackers, Biscuits, Sauage Patty, Pineapple Tidbits, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie, Cheese Pizza, Stacked Ham Sandwich, Alternate Meal, Salad Bar, Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli, Peaches, Condiments and Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal Variety, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Diced Pears, Condiments and, Milk Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun, Spaghetti, Rolls, Alternate Meal, Pepperoni Pizza, Lettuce & Tomato, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Peanut Butter Cookies, Condi- ments and Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal Variety, Graham Crackers, Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Juice, Condi- ments and Milk Lunch: Toasted Cheese w/HB Egg, Pig in a Blanket, Cheese Pizza, Alternate Meal, Salad Bar, Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Rounds, Diced Pears, Condiments and Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal Variety, Graham Crackers, Cheese Toast, Peaches, Condiments and Milk Lunch: Nachos w/ Ground Beef, Pepperoni Pizza, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Alternate Meal, Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Condiments and Milk SENIOR HIGH NOT AVAILABLE Individual menus are subject to change. YOUR BUSINESS COULD APPEAR HERE TOO!! Contact Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels 773-3255 Realtors NOEY A. FLORES, BROKER .- 310 Court St. Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 Ny A. Flrs www.floresrealty.net 863-781-4585 NEW LISTING WAUCHULA 3BR/1BA frame home on the corner lot: Laminate wood floors, storage shed, carport, and screened-in front porch. Possible owner financing. Offered at $49,900 BOWLING GREEN Ft Green Area 3BR/2BA 2002 MH with central air & heat, laminate flooring, fresh paint and knock down texture on the wall. Pole barn, fenced-in and front porch. Priced to sell at $69,900 BOWLING GREEN 3BR/2BA CB home with central air & heat on 5+/- acres. Large pole barn with partially closed-in for storage. Open floor plan with kitchen, dining and family room all exposed. Back patio, 2 car garage and a seasonal creek. Priced at $199,900 WAUCHULA 60 Wooded acres on Griffin Rd. Asking $300,000 WAUCHULA Reduced 5 Acre tracts on John's Rd. Reduced to $50,000 WAUCHULA Wooded vacant lot! 2.75 +/- acres on St Rd 64, West, great residential building lot with lots of big oaks. Priced to sell at $29,900 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY AND BUILD EQUITY!!! WE SHARE THE SAME MLS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY! 1 Remember, Our listings are on the Internet. Anyone with a computer can access them anytime! L J After Hours s-, Oralla D. Flores (863) 781-2955 John Freeman (863) 781-4084 Noey A.Flores (863) 781-4585 Lawrence A. Roberts (863) 781-4380 Michael D. Boyett (863) 781-2827 Jamle Spurlock (863) 835-1611 ZOLFO SPKINOs S 735-0188 PAYEE INNothing Over E99Down REs INCE CfMRGl I an I *o a Joe L.IDW-s What's For I' Lunch? 1l1 0m May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 9B Rodeo Bits By Kathy Ann Gregg, U U HARDEE FAIR RANCH RODEO THE LITTLE TYKES As a part of the Hardee County Fair, Gary Jones and crew put together a ranch rodeo for the enjoyment of the cowboys and cow- girls and the spectators. This is not a Florida Cattlemen's Association qualifying event, as there is a limit of one per county, and the Hardee County Cattleman's Association holds that one on the third weekend of every July. But we still have as much fun and good competition! And this year it was held on Friday night, Feb. 24. Out of the eight teams competing, five of them were associated with Hardee County, and included youth as well as adults. (Dawson Cantu was, *onoe again, the youngest, but he almost had to share that honor with that cute little Sierra Weaver, 12, from Okeechobee.) Once again, this ranch rodeo included mutton bustin' for the little tykes. These 3- to 6-year-old boys and girls don their helmets and vests (some even wear their own bullriding chaps), and they line up to climb onto the backs of the nicest woolly sheep provid- ed by Bob and Shirley Jarriel of Wauchula. I apologize right up front if I leave anyone out (I'm sure I will!), because it is almost impossible for me to hear all the names and/or get them written down while I'm in the arena dodging mov- ing sheep and the pickup men while trying to photograph everyone! So here goes: Hardee's brave roughstock riders were J.R. Redding, Stevie Shontag, Eli Hayes, Natalie Quintana, Christian Avalos, Lillie Lambert, Casen Smith, Josiah Lozano, Kellen Lindsey, Matthew Eisenhauer, Adam McCauley, and brothers Ty and Carson MontsDeOca. (I noticed that Ty was wearing those pretty black- with-iridescent-blue fringe chaps that Carson has outgrown!) Ashton Bass was all decked out in his chaps. but decided to save his skills for his ride (for points) at Reality Ranch Youth Rodeo the next day! And the .winner was (drumroll. please!) our own Carson MontsDeOca from Zolfo Springs! Carson took home his very own winner's belt buckle. Good job. young cowboy! Y'all will just have to wait until next time for the ranch rodeo coverage! Keep these "Bits," boots and bridles riding. Let Kathy Ann Gregg in on your events and achievements, and she'll keep you covered. Reach her at ksleepyk@aol.com or 773-9459. Keep on riding, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Carson MontsDeOca shows off his winning style. 'W- I W COURTESY PHOTOS BY KATHY ANN GREGG Tv MontsDeOca leads off the mutton bustin' event. Christian Avalos rides his sheep out of the chute. His ride ended more than halfway down the arena. Eli Hayes hangs on in the style of a true roughstock rider. HRAN ". AND AFFRDBL APRTEN HME Chatham] Pointe Senior Apartment Homes 3 MONTHS FREE RENT! Must move in by May 15, 2012. Apartment and Community Features Adam McCauley is an old pro at this sheep riding, having won a buckle last year. Angels About To End By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate This is the final week for the 10-and-under Angels softball division. After the off week for FCAT testing, the Angels only had a pair of games last week. There are a final four this week. lead- ing. up to naming of the All- Stars on Friday night. The first game Friday night' was between Tufneck Trailers and Hardee Petroleum Co. (HPC). which barely won 12- 11. Sarah Carlton, A'zaria Rivers and Emma McGuckin each cir- cled the bases twice for HPC. Kyra Wilson, Trinity Her. Jocelyn Villarreal. Isabella Adams, Summer Bond and Aubry Bragg each chipped in ,with a run. M'rcedes DeLeon didn't play in this game. Tufneck countered with dual scores by Taleia Moreno, Hannah Bandy, Adriana Perez and Keren Contreras, and solo tallies by Daylin Parker, Aubrey Stark and Alliyah Aifaro. Lucy Galvez and Samantha "Sam" McMillian didn't get home and Shelby Spencer didn't get in this game. In the Friday nightcap., Pioneer Restaurant passed American Fruit 7-3. Renell Herrera score in the first inning and Stephanie Derringer in the second inning for Pioneer. In the fourth inning, five more scores were made by Herrera. Makenna Dimock. Aaliyah Ortiz, Anahi Cano and Viviana Flores. Others not quite able to make it to home plate were Tara Hines. Dawner DeLuna and Chloe Martinez. Hannah Clanton did- n't get in this game. Lyndscy Welch rounded the bases in the first inning for American. Angelina "Ariellel'" Sanchez and Jennifer "Jenny" Lopez added a pair'of runs in the second inning. Others play- ing for American were Heather Coronado. Skylar Tatum. Eboni Lamy, Isabelle Ramos. Kareli Plata, Rebekah Erekson and Madison "Madie" White. 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I .,4mw *' .->.'^1 N*^ M .^ 9^" '. .-.<" ;..- ^iiiiiiiiniiaiiiij^f ^ ^^WV^^^^Wi^^^^ '^1^ P *A,'^aaL..J J4, May 3,2012, The Herald-Advocate 11B Extracurricular Activities Gain Importance in School by Rachel Thompson Take a walk back in your memories of high school. You feel the excitement of* decorating for that Homecoming dance, the adrenaline rush from marching across the field during Senior Night, or the honor of perfecting the ROTC drill for competition. For many, extracurricular activities helped shape who they are. Unfortunately, they are an endangered species in the hunt for a competitive education, and I understand why. According to the latest statistics, Floride, popped from a coveted 5th place to. a fearfii4l4,h in national education rankings. Even more concerning, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development placed the US 14th in the world in Reading and 25th in Math, essentially gaining no ground in a decade. Only Science improved from 25th to 17th. As a result of these dismal numbers, state and national refolnns have been initiated to crate rigorous standards that wjll improve our educational standing as, a nation and create a better student product. With all 'the emphasis on academic areas. parents and students may lose sight of the,/importance of extracurricular activities. Whcre do they fit in this new world?' One inain concern of parents is how extracurricular activities can help the future of their child. To begin with, participation can improve scores on college admissions tests, According to a study done by the College Board, the company that handles the SAT, "participation in [them] provides all students including students from disadvantaged backgrounds, minorities, and those witl; otherwise less than distinguished academic achievements in high school a measurable and meaningful gain in college...tests." Reasoning skills necessary to answer many of the questions on these tests is learned in and out of the classroom. To limit a child's exposure to 'an atler school activity is to restrain his growth as a whole, Next, extracurricular activities help a child explore his physical, creative, social, political and career interests with like-minded people. They can discover who they are, what they believe, and where they want to go in life. It can give them a purpose they have lac ed. In 2001, 'Rich Gilman surveyed 321 studqnLs. in grades 9-12 and (iund that "higher socialinterest [developed through extraculricular activities] was significantly related to higher levels of overall satisfaction... with life, family, 'and friends."' In short, S '.L I >.C - becoming active witn peopi setting made for a happier, Finally, students and Every 3 to 4 weeks, students enrolled in the HHS culinary classes open The Cat Cafe for teach- ers and staff as a lunch option. Although overseen by culinary teacher, Elaine Pearce, make no mistake the students do all of the work! Each Cat Cafe features an honorary student chef who determines the menu. Culinary students then develop the lunch theme, create lablescapes, prepare the food, provide the wait staff, and manage clean up. Pictured above, attending Ihe March Cafe, from left to right are: volunteer, Elaine Cook; culinary student, Alan Murphy; substi- tute teacher. Whitney Lackey; culinary student, Jordan Jones; and English teacher, Nancy Long. toward the futureN' Most college /resumes ask about activities outside of academics. What one does on his free time says much about who he really is. It shows what y(t 'are passionate about, what qualities you ha e that will be an asset to the college. Hiarvar said it best when asked about its admissions process -"Academic accomplishment in high school is important, but the Admissions Comn- ttee also considers many other criteria, such as community involvement, leadership and distinction in extracurricular activities, and work experience.., .all ofwhich play a part in the Admissions Committee's decisions." Participation in extra-curricular activities is also important for those students who are not planning on going to college. All work resumes require something to show the employer what, kind of person is being hired. Involvement in extracurricular activities can show a hardworking leader who, although ,lacking in work experience, would prove a great employee, to groom for the future. Hardee High offers an array of extra- curricular activities in which, students can become involved. For a complete list and c uuisiuc 05 d ~~~,~':iII~~', ....t.n...atI exracuriuara.v..e cO UtISI.oi a sclOmII description ol each extra-curricular activities // well-rounded child. otfered, visit the Hardec High School Website! parents should look 4, wlil5, 5) 5) S5, e agree an pe orm ora elementary sc s an. no one l er classrooms! Using FaceTime an Apple application on their iPads, elementary classrooms collaborated with high school culinary and band students. The elementary students now have additional reasons to work hard and stay focused ... the opportunity to participate in \ exciting elective classes. As one of Mr. James Wood's students (Hilltop) commented, *Awe- some calzones and drums!" Pictured above, playing the baritone, is band student, Tyler White, while Mr. Hill holds the I-Pad that displays the elementary classroom looking in." Earning community service hours is a requirement for partici- pation in many Hardee High Clubs. These enthusiastic mem- bers of Key Club, Rayna Parks. Caitlin Dufresne, and Meagan Shivers, earn hours by laying sod for Habitat for Humanity. Please visit us at: http://www.hardee.kl2.tl.us/hhs Upcoming Dates 123 4/27 FCAT Testing /5 SAT Test /5 HHS Prom /8 SAT Registration Deadline for 6/2 Test /18 ACT Late Registration Deadline for 6/9 Test /21 5/24 Senior Exams /28 No School (Holiday) /31 Senior Awards & Scholarship Program A Daily Thought THURSDAY God's loyal love couldn't have run out, His merciful love couldn't have dried up. They're created new every morning. How great Your faithfulness! I'm sticking with God, I'll say it over and over. He's all I got left. Lamentations 3:22-24 (ME) FRIDAY God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who dili- gently seeks. It's a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. Lamentations 3:25-26 (ME) SATURDAY When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don't ask questions. Wait for hope to appear.... Why? Because the Master won't ever walk out and fail to return. Lamentations 3:28-29,31 (ME) SUNDAY If He works severely, He also works tenderly. His stock- piles of loyal' love are im- mense. He takes no pleas- ure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way. Lamentations 3:32-33 (ME) MONDAY Stomping down hard on luckless prisoners, refusing justice to victims in the High (pourt of God, tampering oith evidence The Master oes not approve of such things. h, Lamehtations 3:34-36 (ME) TUESDAY Who do you think "spoke and it happened?" It's the Master who gives such orders. Doesn't the High God speak everything, good things and hard things alike, into being? And why would anyone complain when pun- ishted for sin? lamentations 3:37-39 (ME) WEDNESDAY Let's take a good look at the way we're living and reorder out lives under God. Let's lift our hearts and hands at one and the same time, praying . to God in heaven. Lamentations 3:40-41 (ME) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible: (KJV) King James Version; (ME) The Message; (NCV) New Cen- tury Version; (NEB) New English Bible; (NIV) New International Version; (NLT) New Living Translation (RSV) Revised Standard Version; (PME) Phillips Modern Eng- lish; and (TLB) The Living Bible. True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes. -Edward Frederick Halifax WMAs ARE TO BE SHARED BY ALL We are incredibly fortunate to have a vast system of public lands in Florida. Over the years, the state has acquired a range of local and state parks, forests and a wildlife management area sys- tem that is one of the largest in the nation. These lands sustain our fish and wildlife and maintain our out- door heritage and our connection with the natural world. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission oper- ates our wildlife management areas under a multiple-use concept, accommodating a range of public uses that are compatible with fish and wildlife management. Wildlife management areas are the only places where such varied activities as hiking, paddling, hunting, wildlife viewing or horseback riding may be so widely available. Most importantly, our WMAs, as we call them, have a long history of multiple recreational activities conducted safely. Millions of people visit our management areas every year to fish, view wildlife, hunt and explore on foot, horseback or boat. Those who come experience safe areas of scenic beauty with abun- dant wildlife because of the well-managed habitat there. Sharing these resources during hunting seasons is no excep- tion. As Florida has urbanized, fewer Floridians participate in or have been 'exposed to hunting. This can lead to unnecessary con- flicts between users based on a lack of understanding and inaccu- rate perceptions. Even worse, people may avoid visiting some of the most beautiful places in our state. Learning about hunting can change these misperceptions. All hunters born after 1975 are required to complete a hunter safety course before they can purchase a license. This requirement contributes to Florida's long record of safely offering hunting with other activities on public lands. The National Safety Council docu- ments hunting as one of the safest types of outdoor recreation, and it continues to become safer. A check of the different WMA locations at MyFWC.com/- Recreation quickly allows visitors to review the hunting calendar and plan a trip around hunting activity if they so desire. Additional information is provided that explains the character and popularity of hunting seasons. For example, general gun season draws the most users. During small game season, we typically see fewer hunters on public lands. Shooting hours are noon to sunset for the first phase of dove season, During spring turkey season, shooting hours end at 1 p.m. Visitors can use this type of information to plan the experience they are seeking. All of us share the same desire to enjoy the outdoors. Hunters need to welcome other wildlife management area users, and these users should extend the same courtesy to hunters and to each other. By reaching out to get to know one another, we can reduce potential conflicts and work together to sustain our public lands. Through mutual understanding and respect, we can continue our heritage of access to public lands for ourselves and for future generations. [ 1=,AM - __________________ ________________________ --- il__ __ _ *** ' ** '- i i iir ~~ii~ iiii~i~ n l~ m lJI IJJ]........ 11B m j JJJ.J....J...J...J I - ---- ---- 12B The Herald-Advocate, May 3,2012 Light One Candle By Gerald M. Costello The Christophers A CHANCE ENCOUNTER? It was just a chance encounter, an unlikely meeting on. a city street between strangers that happened a long time ago. But today the two people who met that way will tell you that it was simply meant to be. And who's to say they're wrong? Anyway, here's how it happened: One day back in 1986, a 35-year-old newspaper executive named Laura Schroff was walking on a street in Manhattan when she was approached by a boy who asked if she had any spare change. At first she ignored him by simply walking on by, but something made her turn and go back. The boy's name was Maurice Mazyck, and he was 11. Schroff had no change to give him, but asked him instead if she could buy him a lunch at McDonald's. Since lunch was the reason he was ask- ing for change to begin with, that was fine withhim. And that meal would begin a friendship that has endured down through the years, one that would change both their lives forever. I read Laura and Maurice's story in an article by Alex Tresniowski in the "Parade" news magazine, based on a synopsis of a book he and Laura have written. "Unlikely" might not be the best word to describe their friend- ship; unbelievable is probably more like it. One was an adult, the other a child; she is white, he's black; she lived in a luxury high- rise, and he in a welfare hotel. Still, their relationship flourished as it grew. Maurice's background was predictably troubled: his father a gang member who left home when the boy was 6; his mother a job- less drug addict. "I know my mother did the best she could," he says today. Three days after that first meeting, Schroff went looking for the boy, and found him on the same street corner. They agreed to keep meeting once a week, and while she first took him out to eat, eventually she brought him home and cooked for him there. It was there, too, that he found a completely different world: setting the table, doing laundry, conversing. Soon she was doing things she had missed out on in her own childhood: taking him to his first baseball game, buying him a bike, letting him decorate his first Christmas tree. Unlikely it might have been, but the friendship brought some- thing to both Schroff and young Maurice Mazcyk. He accepted her offer to fix him a lunch to take to school, but asked that she put it in a brown bag. "When kids see you walk in with a paper bag," he explained, "they know someone cares about you." What about Laura Schroff? "Sometimes blessings are right in front of you, just as Maurice was in front of me," she said. "Sometimes you just have to open your eyes and open your heart." With an interruption or two, this is a friendship that has gone on and on. When Mazcyk's mother died, he told Schroff she was his mother now. A 37-year-old with his own construction firm, he's married and has seven children. The family has Schroff over for dinner once a month, often around the same kind of big table he remembers she showed him as a boy. Looking back today, Schroff reflects on why she went looking for Maurice after that first meeting: "I felt like he'd entered my life for a reason." Just a chance encounter? Maybe. And maybe a lot more. For a free copy of "The Corporal Works of Mercy," write: The Christophers, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004: or e-mail: mail@christophers.org. Museum Matters Marlene Rickels Hyde Cracker Trail Museum Curator WHAT'S NOT IN THE MUSEUM? One of our recent visitors was very impressed with what all we have on display at the Cracker Trail Museum, but he also made an interesting observation: he took note of what we don't have in the museum. It gave me the idea to write an article on what we don't have and, hopefully, that will generate a few donations of such items. While walking through the pioneer kitchen area, he noted that while we have several types of butter churns, we don't have a milk can. I remember seeing them in craft shops, painted and being sold as decorative household pieces. People often used them as planters or umbrella racks, so they came into demand for decorative rea- sons. But, to have an original milk can from someone's farm would be such a nice addition to our pioneer kitchen display at the muse- um. Perhaps you lived or worked on a farm growing up and remember milking the cows or collecting eggs from the henhouse and have an old milking stool or bucket anything from the farm would be most welcome in our museum. While we have a lot of glassware and some old cooking pots, we are always happy to have more. We have quite a few antique sewing machines, but old thimbles, patterns and scissors are always appreciated, too in other words, the "tools'of the trade." We have plans to expand our military section as well, and while we have many wonderful items on display, we don't have any military helmets. I realize to many these may be priceless heirlooms to be handed down from one generation to the next as a piece of family history, but, if you decide to pass them along to us, we would be most appreciative and assure you they would be greatly cared for. We could use any old memorabilia you may have from any of the past wars. Did you know we have a U.S. Flag that flew over a compound in Vietnam? And we have a flag from the Spanish- American war, too! Of course, we appreciate knowing a little bit about the item, and would be happy to display donations proudly for all to see. Uniforms, ribbons, old issues of Stars & Stripes all would be welcome. While we have several old radios we don't have any early tel- evision sets from the 1950s. How about old TV guides? Perhaps you have a box of old magazines such as "Look," "Life," "McCall's" or "National Geographic" that are just taking up space in your garage but you don't want to just throw them away. We don't have any old board games, such as some of the early versions of Monopoly. Perhaps you have an old deck of cards or a harmon- ica that was your grandfather's it doesn't matter how small or seemingly insignificant a piece from the past may be, we will greatly accept and appreciate all items for donation. I often see old items at yards sales and wonder why they aren't sitting in a museum for others to enjoy looking at and reminiscing about the past. We are always interested in anything that has to do with our local schools' past: an old yearbook, play program, report card, prom pictures. Everyone enjoys looking at Hardee's past through their schools. Were you a cheerleader, football player or a home- coming queen? If so, perhaps you still have some of the original articles from the newspaper that you'd like to share with us at the museum! We will certainly appreciate any and all donations of school memorabilia. How about scouting or Little League? Were you in any local organizations while growing up and want to pass along something from those days? Perhaps you have the club's original charter, creed or charter-member list, we appreciate any and all donations related to civic organizations of Hardee County. So, while we have a lot of wonderful things from our past on display in the museum, there's still a lot we don't have! And, hopefully, with your continued donations, we can fill in some of our missing items soon Remember, no matter sniall or insignificant you think something might be, we appreciate any and all donations to the museum to help make our past come alive! On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular ses- sion today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The meet- ing can be followed on computer by going to www.hard- eeclerk.com and following the link just above the picture of the courthouse. It, and past meetings, can also be seen at that link anytime. Each contains an information packet for the items discussed during the meeting. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Proclamation of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Month, 8:35 a.m. -Public hearing Special Exception and Site Development Plan for Sweetwater Groves for sediment sump area and sedi- ment/erosion control measures, 8:40 a.m. -Public hearing resolution to close a portion of Hammond Road, 9 a.m. -HUD Fair housing plan, 9:15 a.m. -Bowling Green request for change in DOT funding, 9:30 a.m. -Second quarter financial report, 9:45.a.m. -Clarification on county administrator and county manager ordinance., 10 a.m. -Appointment to EDA This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald- Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. 121 West Main St. Wauchula Many Items For Sale Including: Wedding Gowns Flower Pots Mirrors Cabinets Bath Tubs Helps Support Hannah's House Complex and Whole Ministry an nisI Daniel Pfatterson, Engineer, Bobby Bennett, Supervisor of Construction, and Paul Cutchen, Supenntendent or Mining Operations, examine South Pasture Extension plans at CF Industries' Hardee County Phosphate Complex offices. DESIGNED FOR SAFETY. ENGINEERED FOR EXCELLENCE. In keeping with our 30+ year track record, we are proud to be a good neighbor, a stable source of good jobs, and a strong contributor of tax and severance revenues to Hardee County. We look forward to many more years of being a strong community partner, a strong supporter of local education, and a strong protector of wildlife, water and the environment. Our ability to produce high quality fertilizer for farmers across the nation also is important. Phosphate mining is the first step of that manufacturing process, and a vital part of Hardee County's economy, as well as the Hillsborough, Polk and Pasco County economies. AI6ng with being a strong financial contributor to the region, we have a long track record of working with our neighbors to create an atmosphere in which we all can succeed. CF Industries is committed to supporting Hardee County and its citizens. CF Phosphate Rock Mine & Beneficiatlon Plant 6209 County Road 663 I Wauchula, FL 33873 ,......... SCH 3-DIGIT 326 935 05-08-0315P 3 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY WEST GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0001 The Herald-Advocate ,i.r iPS *7a 3i01 1 Thursday. May 3, 2012 * 'Cats Lose District Heartbreaker By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate It was, perhaps, the finest game Hardee played all season. The fourth-seeded Wildcats clashed with top-seed Lake Wales in the opening round of the Class 5A-District 10 play- offs last Tuesday at Teneroc. Second-seed Auburndale de- feated third-seed Teneroc in the alternate. semi-final district game. Hardee had split games with both Teneroc and Auburndale during the two-month season, but had lost both regular sea- sons contests with Lake Wales. Senior Murrell Winter was on the mound for Hardee in the district playoff game against Lake ,Wales. In his six innings, he scattered with eight hits and five walks and allowed a pair of earned runs. Hardee started out well. With two away. Justin Knight singled to left center and raced home on a Wintz Terrell double to give the Wildcats the lead. The Highlanders left the bases loaded in the bottom of the first, a fielder's choice erasing the lead runner. In the second session, Hardee. hitters went down in order and Lake Wales tied the game. With two down, B. Hadley singled and came around to cross home plate on a Kaleb Chappell dou- ble to deep left field. The game remained knotted at 1-I until the home half of the fifth inning, when T. Cockrell singled to left, went to second on the overthrow from a Z. Calvin hit and,third on a J. Hernandez sacrifice. A sacrifice by Tate Matthewson -sacrifice plated Cockrell with what turned out to be the winning run. Hardee left Dawson Craw- ford on base in the fifth. Terrell on first in the sixth and Crawford again in the seventh on his second hit of the game. Lake Wales stranded a pair of runners in the sixth. When Hardee was unable to get a run- ner home in the top of the sev- enth, Lake Wales had held on 2- for the narrow victory. Lake Wales and Auburndale were set to tangle for the district championship last Thursday night. Results were unavailable when this article was written. Hardee loses 10 seniors to graduation, including Winter, Terrell, Crawford, Knight. Ramiro Briones, Deonte Evans, Dylan Farr, Dalton Hewett. Carter Lambert and Mikey Retana. Expected are juniors Justin Forrester, Vince Grimsley and Cole Choate; sophs Garrett Albritton. Kramer Royal, Kris Johnson. Luke Palmer and Jacob Bolin; and freshman Cody Spencer. PHOTO BY ALEX GILLIARD The expected Senior Night home game was rained out. Seniors (from left) Murrell Winter, Dylan Farr, Wintz Terrell, Deonte Evans, Justin Knight, Carter Lambert, Dawson Crawford and Ramiro Briones paused from a group shot just before the rains dampened their enthusiasm; missing are Mikey Retana and Dalton Hewett. Frederick F By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Former Wauchulan Dillet Frederick will fight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Frederick. 29, is on the undercard of the widely touted junior middleweight battle, at 154 pounds, between undefeat- ed Floyd Meriweather aid Miguel Cotto. Meriweather and Cotto will battle at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in the main event, which will be seen on pay-per-view. Meriweather, a seven-time world champion, holds both welterweight and junior mid- dleweight titles and is undefeat- ed at 42-0 with 26 KOs. Cotto is the current World Boxing As- sociation junior middleweight champion with a 37-2 record and 30 KOs. On that type of headline, Frederick will take on Antonio Orozco, 24, in a 140-pound light welterweight bout. Orozco is an undefeated Mexican pro- fessional with a 13-0 record with 9 KOs, who has been train- ights May 5 ing in the Oscar DeLaHoya "Golden Boy Production" camp. The older Frederick is at 8-5 with 3 KOs. Now a Fort Myers resident, Frederick has recently begun training in Bowlitig Green with undefeated young pro Daniel Lozano. 22, and his father, also Daniel Lozano. Frederick is unimpressed with Orozco's record or train- ing. 'Tve always been sched- uled against undefeated guys. I feel good. I've been training very hard and feel I have the advantage with a right overhand and the left hook and left upper- cut," Frederick said on Monday. He left Wednesday for Las Vegas to get accustomed to the atmosphere there. Lozano's next fight is in June against Glenn Donaire, a 32- year-old super flyweight from the Philippines, who has a record of 19-4-1 with one KO. 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The introdu(niy Annual Percentale RateR. available on halane ira riders is vlldiflr the rit 12 monlhision new aioIuint only. h % Il lalnue tira frteewill apply. 33LOATON H0UG .0CNRA FORD Lakelan ihadCty-Abrdle-Wne aen-Hie it aepr Barow -Lak Wals.,Avo Prk Sebin -Lak.Pacd. -Okecobe Wuhua rada- apa .Brnon ad0 Lks-Lt PAGE ONE Federally insured by N(UA. LENDER MOREPOWE. TOYOU Fee ** powertessa yu bgbnk*ttbnk n ceituiosaen't a* k, - 4rmlol. 2C The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 Schedule of Weekly Services- 'Printed as a Public Service : ; by'. 2 The,.1erald-Advocate Wauchutl, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning.................. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ..................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School .................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship.........8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship Ist & 3rd .............. 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study ......6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Morning Worship ...........10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday ..........6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD 121 West Broward St. 375-2231 Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............... 6:30 p.m. W wednesday ...........................7:30 p.m . CHURCH OF GOD TRUE HOLINESS OUTREACH 725 Palmetto St. 375-3304 Sunday School ....... ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............11:00 a.m., Tues. Night Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship 1st Sunday .... ............. 5:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship........1...10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening ..............6;00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 3754206 Sunday School ...............39:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...............11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ......5:30 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .............. 7:0( p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17 .- 375-2253 Bible Study ............................ 9:30 a.m . Morning Worship ............... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship .... ........6:30 p.m. WEDNER-SDAY: Discipleship Training Youth & Adult ..................6:30 p.m. AWANA (ages 3-5th grade) ....6:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School .................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .........6:0( p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 .Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening .................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ........7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-4191 Domingo De Predicacion ....11:00 p.m. Martes Estudio Biblico..........7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ....7:00 p.m. Jueves De Predicacion ..........7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4681 Sunday School ................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..........l...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School ...................9:30 a.m. Morning Service' .................11:00 a.m., Evening Service ....................7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer ......7:00 p.m. Comnmnuion-2nd Sun. Eve. .6:00 p.m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School .....................9:45 a.m . Morning Worship ........11:00 a.m. Disciples Training................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Mason Dixon & County Line Rd. 781-5887 Sunday Worship ......... 11....... :00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Communion ....I11:00 a.m. Bread of Life Sunday........12:15 p.m. TH.E. Meeting Tuesday ....7:00 p.m. BOWLING GREEN OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m. PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom. ......9:45 a.m.. Servicio de Adoracion..........11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ........5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servicoe :............... 6:30 p.m. REAL LIFE CHURCH 3365 South US Hwy 17 Morning Service ................ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH 513 W. Orange St. 375-2911 Sunday Church School ..........9:30 a.m. 'Sunday Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School ............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m. Thursday Night Services, Evening Worship.................7:00 p.m. Kidz Club.............................7:00 p.m . ONA IGLESIA PENTECOSTES VISION POR LAS ALMAS 149 Bedger Loop 448-2831. Servicio Domingos ................7:30 p.m. Jueves (Ensefianza Biblica) ................... ..............................................7:30 p.m . LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone Comm. Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..... .......6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..............1:00 a.m. Disciples Training................. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ..... .......6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............6:00 p.m. ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School ............... ....10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...:.............6:00 p.m. Wednesday * AWANA for Kids ..............6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time.........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Martin Luther King and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. English Service ................11:30 a.m. General Worship Service ......1:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer .................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m. CFJLEBRATION CHURCH 322 Hanchey Rd. 863-781-1624 hardee.celebration.org Sunday Morning Service ....11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service ....5:30 p.m. Childcare provided at all services CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP 773-0427. Celebration Service..............10:30 a.m. Wel'tiesda y Eveningi Cell Groups Adult Cell Group ................ 7:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ................ 7:00 p.m. Children's Cell Group ..........7:00 p.m. Call for locations CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..... ....... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..............6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study ............................9:30 a.m . Worship Service ..................10:45 a.m. W wednesday .........................7:00 p.m . CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Worship......9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class.............11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ......6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Class ........7:00 p.m. Men 's Leaod'rship & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month........4:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. S 767-0199 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting ................9:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... ............10:001 a.m. Priesthood .............. ........... 1:00 a.m . WAUCHULA COMMUNITYY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WAUCHULA HILLS (SPANISH) 615 Rainey Blvd. 257-3950 Sunday Bible Study ............10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ....11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...............7:00 p.m. DIOS ES AMOR 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 Domingos Escuela Dominica ...................... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ............................... 11:00 a.m . Lunes Oracion ............... 6:00 p.m. Miercoles Servicio .............. 7:00 p.m. EL REMANENTE IGLECIA CRISTIANA 318 W. Main St.. Martes Oracion ....... .......... 7:00 p.m. Jueves Servicio .................... 7:30 p.m. Viernes Servicio ....................7:30 p.m . Domingo Servicio.............. 10:30 a.m. ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School ..... .........10:00 a.m. Morning Service ..................11:30 a.m. Evening Service....................7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath ..7:30 p.m. Friday (Holy Ghost Night)....7:30 p.m. FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ..............6:15 p.m. Wed. Youth Fellowship..........6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Sunday School .................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ................ 10:20 a.m. Children's Chuch ..........1....10:40 a.m. Evening Service .................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Bible Study for all ages ........9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Sr. Adult Bible Study .......... 10:00 a.m. Children's Chiors (PK-Grade 4) ................. 5:30 p.m. PRAISE 57-Jr Hligh Chior .. 5:30 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting .. 6:00( p.m. Kids On Missions (PK-Grade 4) ............. .... 6:00 p.m. C lub 56 ................................ 6:100 p.m . Youth Group (Grades 7-12) 6:00 p.m. Family Life Ministry & Discipleship .............. 6:0(0 p.m. Church Orchestra............... 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir ...................... 7:(00 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Generations Cafe Opens........9:30 a.m. Kids World Check-In for Nursery-5th Grade Begins..10:15 a.m. Pre-K Blast .......................... 10:45 a.m. Kids World B.L.A.S.T. (K-5th) ............................. 10:45 a.m . Worship Service ................10:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Check-In begins for Nursery-5thgrade ................ 6:15 p.m. Classes for children ages PrcK- 12th grade ............6:30-8:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Service .................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School ....................9:30 a.m . M morning Service .................. 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Bible Study ..................... 6:00 p.m . Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ......7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-4267 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m . Traditional Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Casual Sunday Worship..........6:00 p.m Tuesday Bible Study............10:00 a.m. Wednesday Activities ............6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1397 South Florida Avenue 773-9386. Sunday School ......................9:00 a.m . Morning Worship ..............10:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night ................7:00 p.m. Adult, Children & Radiate Youth Church FLORIDA GOSPEL 511 W. Palmetto 223-5126 Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 p.m. 'THE GOSPEL TABERNACLEE 810 W. Tennessee St. 863-735-1158 Morning Service .................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service ................ 7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCII 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts...................9:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... .......... 9:30 a.m. W orship .......................... 1:...... :30 a.m . Wed. Night Dinner .............. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. Crossroads & lighthouse M in. ..................7:00 p.m . WAUCHULA HIGHER GROUND INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 1258 W. MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL Sunday Morning Worship ....11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. IGLESIA HISPANA FUENTE DE VIDA 501 N. 9'h Ave. M artes ................................ 7: 30 p.m . Jueves .................................. 7:30 p.m . D om ingo .......................:......10:30 p.m . IGLESIA HISPANA PRESENCIA de Dios 511 W. Palmetto St. Domingos ............................ 6:00 p.'m. M iercoles............................. 7:00 p.m . IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road' 767-1010 - IGLESIA de DIOS ALFA Y OMEGA 1909 Stanfield Rd. Sunday School .................... 10: 00 a.m. Evening Service .................. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer Night) ................................ 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship Service ........7:30 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Service .................... 2:00 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Service .................. 10:00 a.m. LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES Womans Center 131 N. 7th Ave. Wauchula, FL Friday Evening .................... 6:00 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School ....... ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Service ...... ...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .... ........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. MINISTERIO INTERNACIOINAL Cambriadores de Mundo 704 W. Main St. 773-0065 Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service .... 1l:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service ......6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper ......6:(0 p.m. Wednesday Activities (All Ages) .......................... 7:00 p.m. NEW LIFE CHURCH 117 W. Palmetto St. 773-2929 Sunday Service .................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m. Children Ministries for all services NEW MT. ZION A.MJE. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Mom. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) ...................8:00 a.m . Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................1:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service ....4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .... ........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .... ............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 1" & 3"1 Sun. Communion ... ...........10:00 a.m. 2"' & 4" Sun. Divine Worship................ 10:00 a.m. Bible Study ........................11:15 a.m . ** Fellowship ecch Sunday after service PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHt 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School .............. ..9:30 a.m, Worship Service ...............1... 1:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ............7:00 p.m. REAL LIFE CHURCH 3365 North US Hwy 17 Morning Service ..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays...............9:00 a.m. Sunday School ..... .....10:00 aom. M morning W orship ................11:00 a.m . Evening Worship .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 pn.m SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Service ....................6:00 p.m, Wednesday Service................7:00( p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCII 204 N.9th Ave. 773-6418 S sunday .................................. 9:00 I1,m , H oly D ays ........... ... ............ ........... ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ...... 5:00 p.m (Spanish) ......7:00 p mi Sunday(English) ........ ..........8:30 a.m. (Spanish) ...............11:00 am. (Creole)......................1:00) pim. Catecismo .... .................... 9:45 a.m . Daily Mass in English ..........8:30 a.m. WAUCIHULA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. llth Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School ...................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road Sunday Worship.'................10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship .............7:30 p.m. SABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 1507 MLK Avenue Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 1:30 a.m. Evening Worship ................ 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train .... ............. 7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service ............7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training ....7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study ......7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship............7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Church.................................. 0:00 a.m . Youth Service ...................... 6:00 p.m. Evening Service .................. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m.- WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer ........ ........ 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship.................7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ................ 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ..... .........10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church..........6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .... ............7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m. COWBOY-UP MINISTRY Cracker Trail Arena Hwy 66 (across from Oak Hills Ranch Rd.) 781-2281 Sunday .............................. 0:00 a.m . CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ....................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............6:30 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................7:00 p.m. Wednesday .......................... 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH dF ZOLFO 320 E. 4th St. 735-1200 Sunday School .................. 10:90 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Training Union ..................... 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...............,6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-1544 Gospel Music ..................... 10:30 a.m, Worship Service ................. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. FOX MEMORIAL HOLINESS CHURCH 2344 Merle Langford Rd. Sunday Morning Worship....10:00 a.n., Sunday Night Worship ..........6:00 pp,-. Wednesday Service.........:......7:30 p. . ZOLFO SPRINGS GARDNER BAPT10T'C RaURCH SSouth Hwy. 17 494-5456 Sunday School ;............:.0:00 a.m. Morning Worship ........1'. :00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ..:..:...... 7:00 p.m. LIFE CHANGING WORSHIPCENTER 3426 Oak St. 863-832-9808 Sunday Worship ...................2:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH 2465 Oxendine Rd (863) 832-9292 Sunday School .....................10:00 a.m. W orship ................................ 11:00 a.m : Evening..................................1:00 p.m . Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet...7:00 p.m. NEW VISION WORSHIP CENTER 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Childcare 735- 8586 Morning Worship ..........10:00 a.m. Children's Church...;.. .,.....10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................6:00 p.m., Wed. Youth & F.T.H... ..........7:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship ..............10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ................7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship..................7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship .................7:30 p.m. PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA HISPANA 518 8th Ave. E. Escuela Dominical ..............10:00 a.m. Servicio del Domingo ..........11:00 a.m. ........................................... 7:00 p.m . Servicio del Miercoles ..........7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday ..... .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ......................... 6:00 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH . 3676 US.-Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School . .............9;30 a.m. Morning Worship.......:....:........IIl a.m. Wed. 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Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 3C ,- ., ... . ,- .., ..- .. ' .., - '.4 -$ 7. ,. ... .. / 7.. ,. -~ HONOR RoL Hilltop Elementary Third Quarter . KINDERGARTEN Bruno. Hortencia Cervantes. Yuliana DeLoera. Valeria Garcia. Esmeralda Gonzalez. Kimberly Hernandez. Dulce Herrera. Lucia Knight. Johnee Litton. Candis Martinez. Liliana Martinez-Lazaro. Angel Mateo-Nicolas.Viviana McCoy. Ravin Otero. Karlee Perez. Carmnen Perez. Edith Perez. Jessica Pippin, Lane Ramirez. Dionisio Rodriguez, Aliyana Salazar, Lidia Sanchez, Jillian Sanchez, Lucia Sanjuan-Hcrnandez. Edeek Silva. Damian Sosa, Alberto Swain. Nevaeh Torres-Aguirre. Jesus Trejo-Ortiz, Joana Vue. Zachary FIRST GRADE Diaz. Artina Castaneda. Abisai Coates. Shaughn Ehrenkaufer. Robert Espinoza. Daniel Flores. Ruby Kerney. Travis Krell. Lana Leyva. Hailey Maldonado. Alani Mendoza, Lazaro Munguia, Maria Murphy, Bryan Reyes, Amaris Robertson. Troy Rojas, Yadira Salgado, Brianna Santana, Joel Torres, Lluvia Velasco. Jesus Zamora. Izaiah SECOND GRADE Castanon. Juan Garcia. Jennifer Gibson. Sarah Guerrero. Jorge Martiniz, SaraLi McCumber. Aliyanna Roberson, Breahna Sanchez. Thalia Santoyo, Mikhayla Shoffner, Sadie Silva, Genesis Skipper, Caylin Tomas-Lagunas, Julie Torres, Alejandro THIRD GRADE Cardenas, Angel Delarosa, Vanessa Spires. Sara FOURTH GRADE Fontana, Blake Alvarenga, Nestor Alvarez, Salvador Carmona, Benjamin Clanton, Hannah Derringer, Stephanie Garcia-Paz. Maricela Hernandez, Yemaya Mendoza. Celia Puente-Venegas, Kasondra Ramirez, Nicole Roberson. Trenton Sanchez, Angelina Velasco-Gonzalez, Miguel FIFTH GRADE Arroyo, Eduardo Guevara, Ana Maldonado, Sarah Mason, Will Richardson, Cadee Rigney, Andrew Tyson, Wyatt Wilson, Kyra SENIOR FINALE Darlings Down To 2 Games By JOAN SEAMAN Magdalena "Maggie" Contreras Of The Herald-Advocate and Kya Batiste put a run The three teams in the 8-and- apiece on the board. Yesaily under Dixie Darlings softball Martinez was stranded on the division only had a pair of base paths twice. Other Florida games left. Fuel players are Kaitlynn At the end of last week, Ag "Katie" Brandeberry, Katie Comp Solutions had a com- Henderson, Dorisa "Dora" manding 7-3-1 lead with Flor- Santoyo and Lahna Christian. ida Fuel at 5-5 and Sevigny and Ag Comp also won on Associates at 3-6-1. Florida Thursday, overcoming Sevigny Fuel had a pair of games left, 12-4. one each against Florida Fuel Grice, Plata and Hayes were and Ag Comp. two-score batters for Ag Comp, In the first game last week, with Montanez. Patel. Ag Comp edged Florida Fuel 9- Patterson, Martinez. Escobedo 7 on Tuesday. and Garcia each coming across I Valeria Montanez, Valerie home plate once. Martinet and Jayden Hays each Maddie Jane Schraeder. circled the bases twice for Ag Destiny Badillo. Tori Durden Comp. 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PLACE: Hillsborough Community College Trinkle Center, 1206 North Park Road, Plant City FL 33563 A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Darrell Smith, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, FDACS; 850-617-1734 or Darrell.Smith@freshfromflorida.c om For more information, you may contact: Lou.Kavouras@water- matters.org 1(800)423-1476 (FL only) or (352)796-7211, x4604 (Ad Order EXE0213) 5 3c Frankie's 773-5665 116 CarltonSt. Wauchula Now Accepting Hours: H Tuesday Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3 5 3c HEARTLAND PHARMACY "We put our into our service" If you are visiting we will gladly transfer your prescriptions and keep them on file then transfer them back when you go home. Sue Lobato, Pauline Ochoa, Julian Garcia, Red Camp Pharmacist, Bob Duncan Pharmacist Sandra Garcia (missing) DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00pm 4C The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 Letter To The Editor T. Mims Corp. Challenges Mosaic Water Use- Permit Dear Editor: This letter is to inform you and your/ readers of a pending challenge of Mosaic's use of our vital water resources. The T. NVims Corporation of Lakeland, a large land-owner, has peti- tioned the Florida Administrative Law court alleg- ing serious irregularities in Mosaic's proposed "Integrated Water Use Permit" (loosely known as "Mega-WUP") which would allow world's largest producer of phosphate fertilizer to withdraw 69 million gallons per day (MPG) from our (Florida's) aquifer to satisfy their demand for water to run their mining and fertilizer pro- duction operations. The petition includes a 15- page review of the proposed SWFWMD permit by Mike Cotter, P.E. Among the allega- tions contained in the petition are numerous data on the nega- tive effects of phosphate mining on the groundwater table and wetlands on properties sur- rounding the mines. First Cotter's report alleges that Mosaic does not own or control the entire 330,000 acres shown on the permit maps. In fact it says they "own far less By Louise Gantt Hardee County Public Library Volunteer Ito. KIDS' ACTIVITIES KICK OFF ON MONDAY Summer promises to be very exciting at the Hardee County Public Library this year. We will have a new PBS Kids Raising Readers Corner and a special exhibit from the Mote Aquarium to look forward to during May and June, as well as other enjoyable children's activities. To begin our summer activities and celebrate Children's Book Week, there will be a grand opening of the PBS Kids Raising Readers Corner in the library on Monday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. WUSF Public Media staff will introduce the children to the Reading Corner, where there will be colorful banners that create a friendly reading area for them. The Raising Readers Corner is intended as a place where kids can read books, play educational computer games, or watch enter- taining and educational DVDs. Children's activities planned for the event include letter bingo, alphabetical coloring, and other educational games to promote reading. The goal of the library comer is to raise readers and critical thinkers of the future by helping children ages 2 -8 strengthen their literary skills here in Hardee County through fun, free activities. The PBS Kids Raising Readers Library Comer has been donated to the Hardee County Public Library by WUSF Public Media. On June 11, to kick off our summer reading program, Mote Aquarium of Sarasota will bring its Mote Mobile Exhibit to the Hardee Public Library. Mote Mobile is Mote Aquarium on wheels. Educational and entertaining, Mote Mobile will bring a touch tank, a 1,200-gallon tropical fish tank, and informational displays on sharks, sea turtles and shells. Mote volunteers will be available to talk to visitors and answer questions. More information on this and other summer activities can be obtained by calling the Hardee County Public Library at 773-6438. acreage than shown" and that "ownership/control will change -significantly. during the 20 years of the proposed permit life." The petition furthermore alleges that the permit does not provide for 100's of "retired wells" (capped) to be properly decommissioned (plugged) as required by law. Another disturbing allegation is that Mosaic uses groundwater withdrawals for the purpose of diluting its wastewater dis- charge to make it compliant with NPDES (National Pol- lution Discharge Elimination System) standards. The report cites a Mosaic facility that has been closed for over 10 years. "The deep well water with- drawal for this facility is being used to reduce the conductivity of water collected in the gyp- sum stack containment system so that it can be discharged thru the permitted NPDES discharge facility. This water is used sim- ply to dilute polluted water so that it can be discharged. The application indicates that the dilution rate is anywhere from 2 to 10 gallons of well water for each gallon of polluted water which the applicant wishes to discharge. There is no public good from the use of aquifer water to dilute polluted water so that it can be discharged." Further allegations challenge Mosaic's calculations regarding surface water capture and release quantities. This allega- tion specifically addresses inconsistencies in the data sub- mitted by Mosaic consultants, Ardaman & Associates. Because phosphate mining activities are assumed to be "temporary use of the land," they are exempt from certain pollution and stormwater rules, but chemical plants cannot be exempted without proof that they do not change the "retar- dance, acceleration, or diver- sion" of rainfall run-off. The report notes that even though there is not active mining or reclamation within several miles of "closed facilities" (retired chemical plants) "the stormwater systems used by these closed facilities cover several thousand acres of water- shed." These facilities are unpermit- ted stormwater control systems because they "channel surface water runoff into retaining, ponds, ditches, and pipelines which are also used to move pumped groundwater, and inter- connect these systems to per- mitted discharge points." The report also alludes to Mosaic's "Streamsong" project, a 16,000 acre resort develop- ment to be built on old mine sites with a 216-room resort accommodation, residence for 200 staff personnel, and 2 18- hole golf 'courses. There is no mention in the Mosaic applica- tion for potential water use for the, development. Finally, it is stated in the report that groundwater moni- toring has demonstrated "a per- manent drop in groundwater elevations both on-site, and adjacent to the mineral area controlled by Mosaic," and "Mosaic's own data indicates that the mine plan and reclama- tion plan have failed to prevent impacts to the on-site and off- site wetland water levels either preserved or created." This information should send up red flags all over Hardee County where we depend on our ground water resources not only for our personal survival but for citrus, row crops and cattle the staples of our econ- omy and our way of life. I will personally see that the Cotter report ends up in the hands of the Army Corps of Engineers as they seek data rel- evant to the current Areawide Environmental Impact State- ment on the cumulative impacts of phosphate mining. Please visit our 3PR website and go to "Scientific and Economic Studies" to see a copy of Mike Cotter's report. Dennis Mader Director, People for Protecting Peace River (3PR) Lilly A baseball has exactly 108 stitches. It's sad to grow old, but nice to ripen. -Brigitte Bardot Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. -Herbert Asquith Tweens Down To 4 Games By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2012 season for the 12- and-under Tweens softball divi- sion comes to an end this week. At the end of last week. State Farm Insurance and CF Indus- tries were tied. each with 9-4 records. Each plays a pair of game this week against the remaining teams. but do not play each other. It would take a spoiler or playoff game to decide the division winner. In the opening game on Tuesday of last week. after the FCAT testing week's break, Lonestar Construction upended State Farm 8-4. Makayla Benavidez and Julia Figueroa circled the bases twice apiece for Lonestar. Hope El- liott, Cori Ann Rosales. Elena Briones and Denali Briones each added a run. Other Lone- star players are Kendra Smith, Deborah Figueroa, Katie Day- fert and Valerie Lopez. State Farm answered with a pair of second-inning runs by Marisa Rodriguez and Miranda Pearson and another pair in the third inning by Alayna Car- ranco and Samantha "Sam" Velez. Other State Farm players are Lilian Salazar, Lilianna Ponce, Briana "Mia" Juarez, Jalen Ureste, Lilyana Franco and Giselle Benavidez. On Thursday night, CF edged KeyPlex 6-5. Jarisa Lindsey touched home plate in the second inning for CF, while Darby Sanders, Michaela Villarreal, Anabel Ramos, Shauna Norwood and Alyssa Barber made it home in the home half of the third. Other CF players are Hannah Revell, Nubia Gomez and; Abigail Erekson. KeyPlex opened with a Carly Nadaskay tally in 'he third inning and runs by Amari DeLeon, Madison Marple, Jas- mine Gonzalez and Nadaskay in the -fourth inning. Other KeyPlex players are Mallory Gough. Elizabaeth McBride, Alexis McBride, Daisy Badillo and Erica Martinez, Yasmin Ramirez didn't get in this game. There was a double-header last Friday. In the early game, Lonestar outbattled KeyPlex 5- 3. Elliott. Benavidez, Rosales, Julia Figueroa and Denali Briones scored for Lonestar, while Gough, Elizabeth Mc- Bride and Marple came home for KeyPlex. In a battle of the division leaders in the Friday late game, it was State Farm winning 7-6 over CF. Velez came around, to score twice for State Farm, with Carranco, Benavidez, Ponce, Rodriguez and Ureste adding solo tallies. For CF, it was Villarreal circling the bases twice and Sanders, Ramos, Norwood and Barber coming around to score a run apiece. The first ice cream parlor in this country opened in New York City in 1776. In 1845, the hand-cranked freezer was invented. This allowed Americans to make ice cream more easily at home. The Great Sphinx of Egypt was built to face the sunrise of the vernal, or spring, equinox. I, ,-,11 Stop by and see why so many from Hardee County buy from me. OaLaWJYfir 1031 U.S. Highway 17 N. Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 781-1947 www.RLRNJRY.COM I. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF RULE REVISIONS or MODIFICATIONS April 26, 2012 RULE NO. 8.01 SUBJECT: THE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM Subject Area or Existing Rule: This rule establishes a policy for maintaining a coopera- tive relationship with the community which is served by the school district. Citation of Legal Authority: 1001.41 F.S. Specific Law Implemented: 1001.42 F.S. Preliminary Text: A copy of the full text of this rule may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE REVI- SIONS OR MODIFICATIONS IS: David Durastanti, Superintendent of Schools Executive Summary of Rule:- The proposed revisions or modifications to the policy provide for the district's commitment to maintain optimum communications with parents and with the public about goals, accomplishments, and needs of the school district by the adoption of recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools. RULE NO. 8.02 SUBJECT: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Subject Area or Existing Rule: This rule establishes a policy for visits to schools, and distribution of literature or materials originating from sources outside of the school system. Citation of Legal Authority: 1001.41 F.S. Specific Law Implemented: 1001.42 F.S. Preliminary Text: A copy of the full text of this rule may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE REVI- SIONS OR MODIFICATIONS IS: David Durastanti, Superintendent of Schools Executive Summary of Rule: The proposed revisions or modifications to the policy provide for rules and procedures for visits to the schools, distribution of literature and advertise- ments by the adoption of recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools. RULE NO. 8.07 SUBJECT: DISTRICT AND SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES (DELETE) RULE NO. 8.08 SUBJECT: TEAMS) SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS (SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Subject Are'a or Existing Rule: 'This rule.establishes policy to establish and approve a school advisory council in each district school. Citation of Legal Authority: 120.52, 120.53, 120.54, 120.54(6), 120.55, 1001.41, 1001.42 F.S. Specific Law Implemented: 1001.452 F.S. Preliminary Text: A copy of the full text of this rule may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE REVI- SIONS OR MODIFICATIONS IS: David Durastanti, Superintendent of Sclihools Executive Summary of Rule: The proposed revisions or modifications to the policy estab- lishes school advisory councils in each district school in accordance with Section 1001.452 Florida Statutes and will delete School Improvement Teams from the title of the policy by the adoption of recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools. RULE NO. 8.09 SUBJECT: SCHOOL PUBLIC INFORMATION PROCEDURES: FLORIDA VIRTUAL Subject Area or Existing Rule: This rule establishes policy for adequately informing the general public of educational programs and opportunities in the district. Citation of Legal Authority: 1001.42 F.S. Specific Law Implemented: 120.536, 120.54, 120.81, 1001.41(2), 1001.43 et seq, 1001.51 et seq, 1012.23 F.S. Preliminary Text: A copy of the full text of this rule may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE REVI- SIONS OR MODIFICATIONS IS: David Durastanti, Superintendent of Schools Executive Summary of Rule: The proposed revisions or modifications to the policy provide for the Superintendent or a designee to distribute to the general public applicable informa- tion pertaining to educational programs, needs and objectives of public education including educational opportunities through the Florida Virtual School; and changing the policy title to Public Information Procedures: Educational Programs by the adoption of recommenda- tion from the Superintendent of Schools. Statement of Regulatory costs: The proposed rule revisions or modifications of the above rules will create no additional district economic impact in excess of $100 except for the cost of printing and distributions. Location of Meeting, Time and Date: Hardee School Board Meeting Room, 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, FL at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on May 24, 2012. Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and dated to be advertised in the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining-a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writ- ing, within 21 days after publication of this notice. The request shall specify how the per- son requesting the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present evi- dence and argument on the issues under consideration. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records submit- ted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Su- perintendent of Schools. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need accommodation in order to participate in this process, please notify, David Durastanti, the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 773-9058 or at the Hardee School Board, 1009 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. Notice: If the School Board adopts the proposed rule, one certified copy of the proposed rule shall be filed in the office of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to Section 120.54(3)(e), Fla. Stat. 5:3c I May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 5C Catching the ball for CF Industries are (first row, left to right) Hannah Revell, Nubia Gomez and Andrea McVay; (middle row) Anabel Ramos, Abigail Erekson, Michael Villar- real and Alyssa Barber; (back row coach Scott Sanders, Darby Sanders, Jarisa ULindsey, Shauna Norwood and Coach Mike Revell. COURTESY PHOTO Keeping it up for KeyPlex are (front row, from left) Daisy Badillo, Yasmin Ramirez and. Elizabeth McBride; (second row) Erica Martinez, Amari DeLeon and Mallory Gough; (third row) Madison Marple, Carly Nadaskay, Jasmin Gonzalez and Alexis McBride; (fourth row) team mother Angel Nadaskay coaches Chris Altieri, John McBridp and Kendra Smith and team mother Zita McBride, Looking to score for Lonestar Construction are (front row, left to right) Valerie Lopez, Katie Dayfert and Cori Ann Rosales; (second row) Kendra Smith, Julia Figueroa and Makayla Benavidez; (third row) Denali Briones, Elena Briones, Hope Elliott and Deborah Figueroa; (fourth row) coaches Lori Dees, Rene Benavidez and Kim Benavidez. WORLD N ie -. W ^Rl T Earn Your Associate in Arts Degree ii .* South Florida Community College makes it possible to earn an Associate in Arts degree entirely through online classes. You can study at your convenience, while receiving the same quality instruction and personal attention as traditional students. 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NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pur- suant to Final Judgment of. Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered In this chuse on February 20, 2012, in the Circuit Court of Hardee County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Hardee County, Florida described as: N 1/4 OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 404 COUNTY ROAD 665, ONA, FL 33865; Including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, All sales are held at the Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida (Second Floor Hallway outside of Room 202), on May 23, 2012 at 11 am. Any persons claiming an Inter- est in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Iis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated 2012. this 21 'day of February, B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 5:3,1 Oc IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 252008CA000196 CITY OF WAUCHULA, 126 South Seventh Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873, Plaintiff, vs. ROY ALLEN BROWN a/k/a ROY A. BROWN a/k/a ROY.A. BROWN, TRUSTEE, and SAN- DRA KAY BROWN a/k/a SANDRA K. BROWN Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that pur- suant to a SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXATION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS dated April 16, 2012, in the above styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Hardee County C house, on the sec- ond floor hallway outside of Room 202, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL, at 11:00 A.M. on May 9, 2012, the following- described property as set forth In said SUMMARY FINAL JUDG- MENT OF FORECLOSURE AND TAXATION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, to wit: Lot 7 and the South one- half of Lot 6 of Block "A" of Foster's Addition to the City of Wauchula, as per Plat Book 1, page 2-42 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida. Parcel Id: 09-34-25-0270- OOOOA-0006 Commonly known as: 735 South 6th Avenue,, Wauchula FL 33873 Dated this 18 day of April, 2012. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk of Court Hardee County, Florida By: Connie Coker As Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accom- modation in order to participate In this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision -of certain assistance. Please con- tact the Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or Immediately upon receiving this notification If the time before the scheduled appearance Is less than 7 days; If you. are hearing or voice Impaired, call 711. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 4:26-5:3c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 252012CP000034 IN RE: ESTATE OF LAWRENCE J. RAKER, Deceased. ____________/_ NOTICE TO CREDIT The administration estate of LAWRENCE J deceased, whose date was March 21, 2011; File 252012CP000034, Is pe the Circuit Court for County, Florida, Probate the address of which Office Drawer 1749, W Florida 33873. The na addresses of the Person sentative and the Representative's attorney forth below. All creditors of the and other persons having or demands against de estate, on whom a cop notice is required to bi must file their claims court WITHIN THE LA THREE MONTHS AFT TIME OF THE FIRST P TION OF THIS NOTICE TY DAYS AFTER THE D SERVICE OF A COPY *NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of t dent and other persons claims or demands agali dent's estate must fi claims with this court THREE MONTHS AFT DATE OF THE FIRST P TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILE IN THE TIME PERIOD FORTH IN SECTION 733 THE FLORIDA PROBAT WILL BE FOREVER BARI NOTWITHSTANDING T PERIOD SET FORTH ANY CLAIM FILED T YEARS OR MORE AFT DECEDENTS DATE OF D BARRED. The date of first public this notice Is: April 26, 21 Signed on April 2, 201; JAMES RAYBURN Personal Representative 193 Gary Avenue Oak Hill, FL 32759 Robert D. Hines Attorney for Personal Representative: Email: rhines@hnh-law.ci Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 .INIE CIRCUIT CURT TENTH JiJb*CIAL CI.C AND FOR HARIEiEtCC FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2520110DR DION L. HOUGHTALING, Petitioner and BRIGITTE D. CARNLEY, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTIC FOR DISSOLUTION MARRIAGE TO: BRIGITTE D. CARNL 200 AVE. K S.E., APT WINTER HAVEN, FL YOU ARE NOTIFIED ne-tinn fnI d EU IneU iUU, Uf t has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to it on DION L. HOUGHTAL- ING whose address Is H.C.I., 6901 S.R. 62, BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834 on or before 5-18-12, and file the original with the clerk of this COURT AT 417 W. MAIN ST., ROOM 202, WAUCHULA, FL 33873, before service on Petitioner or Immediately there- after. If you fall to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the peti- tion. The action Is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None. Copies of all court documents In this case, Including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers In this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclo- sure of documents and Informa- tion. Failure to comply can restful in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: April 16, 2012 B.HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 4:19-5:10c rORS of the . RAKER, of death e Number ending in Hardee Division, is Post Vauchula, mes and al Repre- Personal y are set decedent ig claims icedent's y of this The following misde- 9 served, meanor cases were disposed with this of recently in county court: 'ER THE Roger Sylvester Darty, 'UBLICA- domestic battery, not prosecut- OR THEIR. ed, DATE OF Alvaro Godinez, battery, pro- OF THIS bation one year, $677 fine and court costs, $50 public defender he dechavin fee, $50 cost of prosecution, nst dece- $50 investigation costs. lie their Rigoberto Gomez, domestic WITHIN battery, adjudication withheld, rER THE probation one year, $677 fine 'UBLICA- and court costs, $50 cost of ED WITH- prosecution, $50 investigative DS SET costs. 3.702 OF Amanda Louise Hamlet, fail- E CODE ure to appear in court, adjudica- RED. tion withheld, $325 fine and rE TIME court costs, $50 cost of prosecu- ABOVE, tion. WO (2) rER THE Alex Burl Hunter III, posses- IEATH IS sion/sale/transport of alligator and possession/buy/sale of deer, cation of $325 fine and court costs, $50 012. cost of prosecution, $50 inves- 2. tigative costs. Edwin Lagos, disorderly intoxication, adjudication with- held, $325 fine and court costs and $50 cost of prosecution placed on lien. Johnathan Jones, petit theft, adjudication withheld, proba- om tion six months, $325 fine and court costs, $50 public defender fees, $50 cost of prosecution, $50 investigative costs, 30 hours community service. Travis Bryan Revell, domes- tic battery and battery, two 4:26.5:3c months in jail with credit for .OF THE time served, probation one year, UIT IN '$677 fine and court costs, $100 WUNTY, public defender fees, $100 cost of prosecution, $50 investiga- 0217 tive costs. Madison Johnston, petit theft, not prosecuted. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: 7_ f GMAC Mortgage LLC vs. Michael Monnin, Rhonda )N Monnin et al, petition for mort- IOF gage foreclosure. Bank of America vs. Brad- .EY ford Dickey et al, petition for r. 328 mortgage foreclosure. 33880 The Bank of New York Mellon vs. Johnny M. Tram- that an mell II, petition for mortgage iprln COUNTY COURT The following marriage licenses were issued recently in the office of the county court: Jenner Yuyimi Roblero Lopez, 29, Bowling Green, and Paula Leon Mejia, 27, Bowling Green. Jose Elisep Mendieta San- Juan, 23, Arcadia, and Alicia Louise Mock, 21, Arcadia. Justin Keith Peeples, 26, Sidell, and Kelly Nicole Cumbee, 25, Wauchula. The following small claims cases were disposed of recent- ly by the county judge: Capital One Bank vs. Linda G. Phillips, voluntary dismissal. Capital One Bank vs. Juan C. Martinez, voluntary dismissal. ICourhouseRep foreclosure. Florida Fertilizer vs. Charles Parsley, damages contracts and indebtedness. Armando Alvarado Jr. vs. Raquel Lazo Alvarado, divorce. Florida Farm Bureau a/s/o Mary Metheny vs. Kiwanis Club of Wauchula a/s/o Thomas Trevino, damages negli- gence. Bridget McVay vs. Jessica Bivens, petition for injunction for protection. Ada Lorine Dees and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Andrew Bernard White, petition for child sup- port. George Matthew John Greenwell vs. Christopher Min- ton, petition for injunction for protection. Andrea R. Roberts and John W. Roberts, divorce. Lonestar Construction Corp. vs. Charles Alan Bliss and Gloria Bliss, damages con- tracts and indebtedness. Jeanne Marie Buchart Blevins vs. Richard Burton Cline, petition for injunction for protection. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the cir- cuit court were handed down recently by .the circuit court judge: Jessica Nicole Guevara and DOR vs. Eliazar Garcia, child support order. Karissa LaShawn Rivers and DOR vs. Darius L. Pitts, child support contempt order. Susan G. Lambeth and DOR vs. James J. Lambeth, child support contempt order. City of Wauchula vs. Roy Allen Brown, foreclosure of code enforcement lien. Maria Guadalupe Flores Hernandez and Antonio Her- nandez, divorce. Karen Frances Collins Crews and Oscar A. Crews, divorce. Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Dean Lewis Shultis et al, dismissed. Debra Johnson and Joseph Johnson, divorce. Diane Hodges Lane and Darrell Hodges, order. Crop Production Services Inc. vs. Parker Farms Inc. et al, amended judgment. Christine Owens vs. Rodney Smith, injunction for protec- tion. I . Owen Jr. and Elmer G. Faulk vs. Leo Abrams, Shirley Johnson et al, judgment. The following felony crimi- nal cases were disposed of recently by the circuit judge. Defendant have been adjudi- cated guilty unless noted oth- erwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending suc- cessful completion of proba- tion. Sentences are pursuant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guide- lines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Tomeka Chunta Cozart, vio- 5/3/2012 Sun Data Rise: 6:45 AM Set: 8:02 PM Day Length 13 hrs. 17 mins. Moon Data Rise: 5:34 PM Set: 4:34 AM Overhead: 11:30 PM Underfoot: 11:02 AM Moon Phase 91% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 11:02 AM 1:02 PM 11:30 PM- 1:30 AM Minor Times 4:34 AM 5:34 AM 5:34 PM 6:34 PM Solunar Rating Good Time Zone UTC: -4 5/4/2012 Sun Data Rise: 6:45 AM Set: 8:03 PM Day Length 13 hrs. 18 mins. Moon Data Rise: 6:42 PM Set: 5:18 AM Overhead:--:-- Underfoot: 11:58 AM Moon Phase 97% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 11:58 AM- 1:58 PM Minor Times 5:18 AM 6:18 AM 6:42 PM 7:42 PM Solunar Rating Better Time Zone UTC: -4 5/5/2012 Sun Data Rise: 6:44 AM Set: 8:03 PM Day Length 13 hrs. 19 mins. 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Rise: 11:08PM Set: 8:57 AM Ovedtead: 3:33 AM Underfoot: 4:04 PM Mea Phase 91% Waning Gibbous 3:33 AM 3.5:33 AM 4:04 PM 6:04 PM 8:57 AM 9:57 AM 11:08 PM-12.08 AM Solo.rw Ratng Good UTC:-4 5/9/2012 Suea Dta Rise: 6:41 AM Set: 8:05 PM 13 hl.24 mins. Moon Data Rise: -:- Set: 10:01 AM Overhead: 4:34 AM Underfoot: 5:04 PM Moon Ph= 83% Waning Gibbous Major Tte 4:34 AM-6:34 AM 5.04 PM 704 PM Mibr Thk 10:01 AM-11:01 AM Average Time Zam UTC: -4 5/10/2012 Sum Data Rise: 6:40 AM Set: 8-06 PM DayLesoth 13 hrs. 26 mins. Rise: 12:01 AM Set: 11:05 AM Ovedaead 5:33 AM Underfoot: 6-00 PM 73% Waning Gibbous ,1 .Marl... 5:3X AM-7:33 AM 6:00 OPM 800PM 12:01 AM-1:01 AM 11.05 AM-12.05 PM ashmar ROeNs Average Tllmh lm Lrrc-.4 Your Business CouM AppWr HMi Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE OR DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued there- on. The certificate number and year of Issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which It was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 272 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: 32.85 AC S3/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 LESS PARCEL 1380 & LESS RD R/W & E 394.35 FT OF N1/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 16 33S 25E DC- 504P114 142P366 363P3607 619P120 AFF- 619P162 683P550 687P420 BCCREZONE- 694P1195 AFF-702P1422 702P1424 723P1079 BCCREZONE-724P256 724P835-CD SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Name in which assessed: WILLIAM L. MANFULL Said property being In the County of HARDEE, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described In such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, second floor hall- way outside of Room 202, Wauchula, FL 33873 on the 30T day of May, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 20"' day of April, 2012. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No- 1 By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252012TD002XXXX Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 4:2-5:t7 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE OR DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be Issued there- on. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 4 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: 6.69 AC W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 LYING N OF SR 62 R/W LESS N 838.76 FT THEREOF 23 33S 23E 484P642 508P340 560P244 598P91 641P839 (MJR/SP/EXC) 644P243 657P1469 (MJR/SP/EXC) SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Name in which assessed: WILLIAM L. MANFULL Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, second floor hall- way outside of Room 202, Wauchula, FL 33873 on the 30T day of May, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 20th day of April, 2012.' B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252012TD001XXXX Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 4:26-5:17c 4:2-517 lation of probation (original charge uttering a forgery- check), probation revoked, two years community control- house arrest), $200 public defender fees and $ 100 cost of probation added to outstanding fines and fees, $24 First Step probation fees. Carlos Bautista Chavez, lewd molestation, five years Florida State Prison with credit for time served followed by probation 10 years, $520 fine and court costs, $350 public defender fees, $200 cost of prosecution, $200 investigative costs, $151 crime against a minor costs, $60 First Step pro- bation fees; lewd molestation (second charge), not prosecut- ed. Torre Darnell Luckett, bur- glary of structure, criminal mis- chief and petit theft, adjudica- tion withheld, one month 15 days in jail with credit for time served, probation four years, $520 fine and court costs, $350 ,public defender fee's, $100 cost of prosecution, $48 First Step probation fees; possession of burglary tools, not prosecuted. Ricky Trevino, aggravated battery, one month in jail with credit for time served, $350 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs, $12 'First Step probation fees. Jose G. Garcia, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia,' accepted into drug pre-trial intervention pro. gram, dismissed. The following real estate transactions of $10,000 or more were filed recently In the office of the circuit court clerk in the following cases: Thongsavath and Phaymany Phonmachack to Vithaya Phonmachack, $33,000. Shari Street Jansen as trustee to George F. Brown as trustee, $15,000. James Arthur and Judith Ann Murphy to James A. and Bernice A. Murphy, $25,000. Vida Kent Ligon to Santos Plata and Francisco Romero, $30,000. HutigFihigFoecs May 3, 2012, The Herald-Advocate 7C First Christian Leads Church League y JOAN SEAMAN tion tournament at the end of Catholic and Northside Baptist. f The Herald-Advtcate the season. There has been only one game With a little over two weeks Behind'First Christian in the missed, between Bowling ft in the season, First Chris- standings are San Alfonso Green and Northside. an Church is the leader. Chapel at 8-1 and Holy Child Perhaps the best game last At the end of last week, it Catholic at 6-3. Following week was the Tuesday early ad a 9-0 record, with only five along are Florida's First As- game on Field 3. when First times left in the 2012 season, .. sembly, Bowling Green Baptist, Assembly outdueled Bowling here will be a single elimina- New Hope Baptist, St. Michael Green 25-24. Leadoff batter Weston John- son came close to hitting for the cycle with a homer, triple and double for First Assembly. Clay Cobb and Lewis Martin also Sort reen News both homered. Johnson and Todd Rogers were each four- ByRilla Cooper score batters. Austin Helms smacked four doubles for 773-6710 Bowling Green, and Joe Adams ddic-c d m~r Greetings from Fort Green! ever tasted, and Bob Lancaster Donalti, Mary and Bryan knows how to fry fish! Samuels were early morning The party area is a covered visitors to Dover last Friday to building, in beautiful woods on attend the Principal's Award'"-'a lovely lake. It was the first Program where Clay Samuels time Mrs. Pauline was able to was honored. He made straight see a new great-niece, Skylyn A's and his family, as well as Powell. It is a good day of fam- friends, is very proud of Clay. ily fellowship. Little Alex McQuaig cele- Charlotte Hogenauer and brated his birthday on April 21 Trish Richey attended a 4-H with:a super party. ' workshop in Ocala recently. Willie Godwin turned 117 and Charlotte said they always learn celebrated. with a big bonfire something useful to bring back and campout at- his grandpa's tq their local'clubs, and wish place in Fort Green. They 'all more of the new leaders would had a good time. take advantage of 'this worth- Several families represented while opportunity. Fort Green in the recent Relay Gulf State Quartet sang in foi" Life. At-the end of the sur- Fort Meade last Saturday night. vivor reception, which Miles Earl and Mary Bargeron and and Suzanne Judah sponsor, Nancy McQuaig made the trip names were drawn to receive to enjoy some good music. the table centerpieces. The first The fellowship hall was dec- name called was Sherman orated really cute with a Wes- Cooper, then Charles Abbott, tern theme for Ashlee Abbott's Mary Samuels and then Lynda wedding shower. Chrysta Chan- Abbott. This is nearly unbeliev- cey said her sister-in-law, Tam- able that all four won a center- my Waters, was the creative one piece! They were all real pretty. on the decorating. They used a If you do not attend this annual saddle blanket on the refresh- function, you are missing out on ment table, burlap sacks on the a good fundraiser to help defeat chair backs, and other Western cancer and have a good time accents. and good food. Cindy Walker, Dollene Fields Arthur Womack is home from and Trish Richey had a grand the hospital, as is Mary Helen time last Friday night attending Trammell. Joann Wells is in the a Christian concert in hospital in Wauchula and I Clearwater. understand is predicted to be Alex Pierstorff looked great there at least two weeks. Idelle in his ROTC uniform at church Sasser Jones is in serious shape, last Sunday and plans to pursue so please pray for all of these, a military career. Our sincere sympathy is Once before I put information extended to the Bobby Bragg of a problem in this column and family on the death of his father it was solved so here's hoping! and to the family of Anna Ortiz Someone discarded a nice dog on the death of her father-in- in our area and it has taken up at law. Both of these families my grandson's. It appears to atlend.-ehurch-, at I Fort-:Green: have some bulldog and looks Sympathy is, a6b exteriendedto like it would be a good hog dog, neighbors Leonard and Mary but yet it is gentle and is only a Lois Crawley on the death of puppy so it is frisky. They hate her sister, Fannie Mae Durance to call the pound because they Parker, who lived in Jack- don't want it put to sleep. If sonville. there is anyone out there who There are quite a few of us go would like a pretty, sweet male to Wendy's on Sunday night dog, please call me. and were saddened to hear of For those who get the paper the death of Sandy Garza. on Wednesday, don't forget the Pauline Walker... celebrated National Day of Prayer at her 93rd birthday last Saturday. Heritage Park at noon. She lives With her son, Larry, Fort Green Homecoming is and his ':wife, Debbie. Her this Sunday and will begin at younger sister always comes 10:30 a.m. from Orlando as do plenty of Please pray for each other, family and friends. Nephew our military and our nation. Steve cooked some of the best baricuie" chicken '.that I have Belles At Final Week auu WU IIIUI more The Tuesday late game on Field 3 was less exciting as San Alfonso drubbed St. Michael 30-13. Robby slapped a homer, triple and double for San Alfonso, with both Brent Gilliard and Jeremy hitting a homer and double. Valentin Rosales homered twice arid doubled for St. Michael. B 01 le tia ga TI Thursday's Field 3 games were also divergent. In the 6:45 game, San Alfonso flew past First Assembly 25-5. Brent Gilliard homered and tripled and Brad Gillliard, Dale Roberts. Cody and Ryan each doubled for San Alfonso. Rogers scored twice and Brandon Holton. B. Carrier and Martin each had solo scores for First Assembly. First Christian won the 8:15 game on Field 3 16-6 over New Hope. Randy and Ricky both home- red for First Christian, while Mikey Driskell. Eddie and Chris each doubled. Will Abbott circled the bases twice for New Hope and Jake Crews, Binky Graham, Tyler Hewett and Dalton Hewett each added a run. Meanwhile, on Field 4, the Tuesday opener was a 24-12 win for First Christian over Northside. Both Nathan Anderson and Erik Malloy homered and dou- bled for First Christian. Travis McClenithan tripled. Jeremy doubled twice and scored three runs for Northside. Michael Choate and Willie added a pair of tallies apiece. The Tuesday closer on Field 4 was another one-sider as Holy Child cruised past New Hope 29-9. Pete DeLuna' topped Holy Child with a pair of homers and a triple for eight RBIs. Jessie Reyes added four doubles. Triples by Jake Crews and Murrell Winter were the heavy hits for New Hope. Will Abbott, Taylor Barlow, Tyler Hewett, Garrett Albritton, Tim Murphy, Ches Graham, Tommy Taylor and Rodney Johnson each crossed home plate. In the-Thursday early game on Field 4, St. Michael outlast- ed Northside 34-26 in their marathon. Jose Lucho and Rosales both hit for the cycle for St. Michael, with a homer, triple, double and singled Eliseo Pantoya home- red and doubled. John Michael homered and doubled for four RBIs for Northside. Cole Choate, Michael Choate, Reid Benton and Teddy Svendsen joined them in three trips apiece By JOAN SEAMAN. Of The Herald-Advocate 'The Belles,' 16-and-under. teams are in their last week of the regular season. The All-Star team will be announced after Friday's games. 'There were a pair of games last Tuesday, the first back after thIe FCAT break week. In the first game, JLC Construction downed George Wadsworth Insurance (GWI) 12-2. Hannah Carlton, Caryssa Johnson, and pickup players' Silrah Carlton and Shayna Harned -each. scored twice for JLC. Senaida- Garcia,' Ruth Erekson and Josie Hancock added solo scores. Tamara Griffis didn't' get all the way h6me and ... Tara McNabb, Madison R'ucker and Halley Addison didn't get in this game. Morgan Walters and Anna Erekson scored for GWI in the ,fifth inning. Brook Dixon was stranded twice and several other * players were also left on base. Other GWJ players;are Allison Farr,. Amber Dayfert, Mika Delatorre, Dasmine McMillian, A nanda Bandy, Yesenia Perez aia Lacey Cumbee. . 'ln the Tuesday late game, JLC mastered Harvest Aviation 14-6. Leadoff batter Garcia and Johnson each circled the bases three times for JLC. Hanndh Carlton and Erekson came home twice each and Griffis and Sarah Carlton touched home once each. For Harvest, Gemi Saunders came around to cross home plate twice and Breanna Godwin. Ariana Ramos, Josie Moore and Brianna Aleman had solo trips to home plate. Other Harvest players are Shayna Harned, Cristina Rodriguez, Anahi Salgado and Cheyanne Gough. There were a pair of close encounters last Thursday. In the first GWI edged Harvest 8-5. Dixon put a trio of tallies on the board for GWI. Walters added twin tallies and Farr, Cumbee and McMillian added a run each. Saunders, Ramos, Moore and -THffirred each scored in the first inning for Harvest and Godwin added another run in the second frame. The finale on Thursday night was even closer, as JLC es- caped with a 7-6 win over GWI. Garcia and Johnson each scored twice for JLC. Hannah Carlton and pickup players Sarah Carlton and Shayna Harned each chipped in with a run. For GWI,l it was Walters, Bandy and Erekson with a pair of scores apiece. The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit. -W. Somerset Maugham In spite of his practical ability, some of his experience had petrified into maxims and quotations. -George Eliot p I make sure the water is clean, for,all of us. I am Mosaic. r ^.., .tI As we mine the phosphate needed to help grow the world's food, it's no coincidence that we preserve the water quality of nearby creeks and rivers. As an environmental specialist, I'm part of a team that monitors these bodies of water to ensure that the water quality is sustained or even enhanced. Mosaic takes great care to meet Florida's clean water standards. Because stewardship is an integral part of what we do. And I see to it that the job is done right, www.mosaicfla.com to home plate. In the Thursday nightcap, Bowling Green bounded past Holy Child 24-16. Josh homered and doubled and Joe Adams also homered for Bowling Green.. Ausin Helms triple and doubled twice. Will Tyson homered and dou- bled twice for Holy Child, while Josh Sneider had a grand slam and Elias Ramirez also homered. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate en- courages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write-ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify pho- tos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. 5:3c 8C The Herald-Advocate, May 3, 2012 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the fol- lowing arrests: COUNTY April 29, Margarito Morales Castillo, 32, of 2460 Pine Cone Park Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Daniel Arnold and charged with disorderly intoxication, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. April 29, a residential burglary on Walking Horse Drive, a business burglary on Bennett Road, fights on Makowski Road and Pine Cone Park, and thefts on Oak Hill Road, Mine View Road and Maude Road were reported. April 28, Daniel Ray Hartner, 41, of 3084 George Anderson Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Castillo and charged with battery. , April 28, burglary of a business on U.S. 17 South, and thefts on Will puke Road and on Mowatt Street were reported. April 27, Robert Lee Mendoza, 49, of 3551 Poplar St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Eric Harrison and charged with pos- session of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear in court. April 27, Antonio Sambrano Ornelas, 38, of 4117 Captiva Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep; John McLeod on two counts of withholding support of children. April 27, thefts on Polk Road, SR 62, Morgan Grice Road and on CR 664 were reported. April 26, residential burglaries on Captiva Avenue and on Walking Horse Drive, a vehicle stolen on Dixiana Drive, and thefts on Mockingbird Road and on U.S. 17 South were reported. April 25, Homero Barrera Martinez, 28, of 2460 Pine Cone Park Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Abbott on an out- of-county warrant and also charged with no valid license. April 25, a theft on U.S. 17 North was reported. April 24, Nicholas Mendoza, 36, of 157 Sweetwater Road,' Zolfo Springs, was arrested on a charge of possession of metham- phetamine. April 24, Jose Morales, 18, of 252 Glades St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Cpl. James Adler and charged with battery. April 24, Valentin Soto, 32, of 1020 Makowski Road, Wauchula, was arrested by'Dep. Steven Ahrens and charged with aggravated battery.' April 24, Travis Wayne Selph, 32, of 1053 Whooping Crane Lane, Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with producing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a specified location, possession of listed chemicals for manufactur- ing drugs and possession/manufacture of drug paraphernalia. April 24, a residential burglary on Doc Coil Road, and thefts on Post Plant Road and on SR 64 West were reported. April 23, Roderick Devon Reynolds, 34 of 5026 West Chase Court, Jacksonville, was arrested on a charge of withholding sup- port of children. April 23, Norman Rivers, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Castillo and charged with burglary of a dwelling/structure or con- veyance, two counts larceny theft, failure to appear in court and contempt of court. April 23, Clark Ralph Wingo, 50, of 3075 Steve Road,.Zolfo Springs, was arrested on charges of burglary with assault'or battery, and battery. April 23, thefts on K.D. Revell Road, U.S. 17 North, Oak- Lane, Mockingbird Road and Doc Coil Road were reported. WAUCHULA April 29, a theft on First Avenue South was reported. April 27, a theft on North Fourth Avenue was reported. April 24, a residential burglary on North Florida Avenue was reported. April 23, a residential burglary on North Seventh Avenue was reported. BOWLING GREEN April 27, a vehicle stolen on Maple Avenue was reported. April 24, Tomeka Chunta Cozart, 32, of 5125 U.S. 17 North, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Sean Guthas and charged with battery and violation of probation. April 24, burglary of a conveyance on Pleasant Way and a theft on U.S. 17 North were reported. April 23, a theft on Main Street was reported. This week in history, as researched from the archival pages of The Florida Ad- vocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Ad- vocate ... 75 YEARS AGO It has been announced from the local high school that plans are under way to secure some new safety equipment for foot- ball candidates to be used dur- ing the forth-coming fall semes- ter. The leading manufacturers of football equipment have been cooperating with a special committee of the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations in build- ing and .standardizing equip- ment for school use. The new safety equipment applies to pants, helmets, and shoulder pads. This is National Music Week. Sing and be happy! In a segment called "The Week's News," it is announced that "Bat-man" died. Clem Sohn, who has thrilled thou- sands by leaping from a plane and soaring to earth with his bat-like wings, fell to his death at Vincennes, France, when the parachute he depended on for emergencies failed to open. In a column called "Monkey Chatter," it says there was a vol- unteer firefighter in New Jersey who was sitting at home read- ing. He heard the fire alarm, dropped his book and ran to the fire station near his home. He boarded the truck' and it went right back to his house, which was ablaze. The shipment of tomatoes from Wauchula's Farmers State Market has rocketed to approx- imately 100 cars so far this sea- son, which is equivalent to almost 37,000 bushels. Records compiled by Ray Marsh, recorder, show that 12,133 of these bushels have Been shipped during the past weekly period. 50 YEARS AGO What may have been the most severe hailstorm on record hit the Miles Sauls grove east of Bowling Green Sunday night. Adrian Chapman, who had bought the Valencia crop in the grove, reported approximately 25 percent of the mature fruit was ruined. Something very new has been added to Main Street in Wauchula: the newly remod- eled and expanded home of Wauchula State Bank. The attractive building, which includes not only the original bank building but the property. once occupied by Eaton's Department Store on East Main Street, has a modern new exteri- or of granite and Roman brick. The interior has been complete- ly redecorated and expanded to triple the working area of the bank. Customers enter the new L-shaped lobby through auto- matic doors and walk on plush wall-to-wall carpeting. The 1962 Cancer Crusade has been extended through May, according to Homer E. Hooks, Lakeland, state Crusade chair- man for the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society. The local fund raising cam- paign will last through May 16. Wauchula State Bank, now marking its 33rd year in Hardee County, has become known throughout the county for two things in particular: its stability as a banking institution and its friendly service to the people of Hardee. 25 YEARS AGO Wayne Albritton of Wauchula was the overall winner of the 5K race held last Saturday at New Medico Complex. The race was called the Vandolah Ranch Run, and Albritton's time was 14:22. Albritton also was'the winner of the ages 20 to 29 bracket. The Hardee County School Board has set aside May 1-5 as Teacher Appreciation Week. Although May 15 was pro- claimed Teacher Appreciation Day by the Florida Legislature, the local School Board extend- ed the honor for one week to encourage children, parents and the general public to show sup- port for teachers who help form the community's children into responsible adults. "It's a small world," says Walter Bailey, who was asked to help with a fishing trip for former president Jimmy Carter April 10. Bailey, State Farm Insurance agent in Wauchula, became acquainted with the Carter family when he lived in Americus, Ga., while going to college. Carter was in between governor and president at the time, Bailey says. The international Salvation Army will celebrate its 22nd year of service to the needy by observing National Salvation Army Week, May 11-17. 10 YEARS AGO Krystal Palomado, 17, of Wauchula, is living the dream of every girl her age. She has been crowned a queen. Krystal was selected to be the 2002 Queen of Passi, the second largest city in the Philippines. What were the students at Hardee Senior High doing on Friday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.? They were busy watching one of their teachers skydive out of an airplane over 10,000 feet in the air. Nancy Weems, 'who is the American Sign Language teacher at Hardee High, played a large role in getting students motivated to "hit the FCAT tar- get." The school had been putting a lot of emphasis on get- ting a good score on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Having a teacher jump out of a Beechcraft King Air and hit a target on the band field was just another way to motivate the students who were testing. Circuit Judge Robert Doyel was awarded the Governor's Peace at Home Award at cere- monies in Tallahassee on April 22., Awards were presented in various categories to individu- als and organizations for their work in the prevention of domestic violence. Doyel's award was in the justice system category. Wauchula pro boxer Edner Cherry scored again. The 19- year-old won his fifth victory in an April 19 bout at the Tampa Sundome. He, knocked down opponent Vinnie Perilla twice en route to a unanimous deci- sion. The fight will rerun on Sunshine Network several times this week. Somewhere in the world there is an epigram for every dilemma. -Hendrik Willem van Loon IWaBacWhnn I |