the third national title for head coach Jim Calhoun. Nine potential Republican candidates for U.S. president in 2012 include former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee who currently is a TV personality on Fox News, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick .Santorum, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, and Minnesota U. .<S. House member Michele Bachmann who founded the congres- sional Tea Party Caucus. Potential GOP presidential candidates can test the waters in the Iowa Ames Straw Poll on Aug. 13, 2011. The local GOP has worked hard the past 15 years to increase its registered voter base to over 4,000. The local Democratic Party ,has done very little in that timeframe but still has over 6,000 regis- 'tered voters in Hardee. Next to Florida, my second favorite state is Georgia, also Known as the Peach State and Empire State of the South. Georgia became the fourth state in America in 1788 and was .named in honor of King George II of England. The state motto is "Wisdom, Justice and Moderation." Ray Charles did a great rendition of the state song "Georgia On My Mind." In the 2000 Census Georgia ranked No. 10 in population with nearly 8.2 million residents. Atlanta is the capital and largest city. Major agricultural crops include timber (especially pines), cot- ton, corn, peanuts, pecans, soybeans and poultry. Georgia red clay has been used for millions of bricks. My father was born in Cordele and lived there until about age 12 when his family moved to Miami. Georgia produced America's 39th President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Plains who rose to governor before he, wife SRosalyn and daughter Amy moved to the White House. Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, when the Democrat lost his re-elec- tion bid to California actor and Gov. Ronald Regan. Carter had tough luck as president and still lives in Plains where he has thrived as a peacemaker and humanitarian. The state bird is the brown thrasher. The state game bird is the bobwhite quail, whose numbers have dwindled due to fire ants, coyotes, and other factors. The state insect is the honeybee. The state reptile is the gopher tortoise. Georgia's state fish is the largemouth bass, and the state has .produced the U.S. record bass of 22 pounds, 4 ounces. The state tree is the live oak. The state flower is the Cherokee rose. The state wildflower is the azalea. Azaleas are now cultivat- ed and will be a featured flower in this week's Master's golf tour- Snament in Augusta. The state fossil is a shark tooth. Staurolite is the state mineral, and quartz is the state gem. Former U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's favorite . retreat in his later years was Warm Springs, Ga. CRASH Continued From 1A Ford F350 van traveling south- bound on County Road 663 on a rainy afternoon at 4:45. The Svan left the roadway, spun, struck a tree and overturned, crash investigator Tpr. Russell SWaldorff and homicide investi- gator 'Lpi. Kimberly A. Benavidez said. Seriously injured were driver Erasmo Torres Castillo, 69, and passengers Guillermo Juarez, 47, Dionicio Jimenz, 24, and Arturo Visquez, 26, all of Arcadia, the FHP said. As a means to success, determination has this advan- Stage over talent-that it does not have to be recognized by others. -Robert Brault Your Business Could Appear Here! Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate 'ri'o0i J If any of this sounds like you, check your phone book or the American Dietetic Association website (www.eatright.org ) for a registered dietitian who is trained to combine sound nutri- tion with mindful eating and other treatments for "disordered eating" (eating influenced by distorted thinking patterns). If none of these potential reasons for cravings sounds like you,.or if you try these suggestions with no improvement, do talk with your doctor. A variety of hormonal changes can lead to cravings, and some may war- rant medical attention. OUSTER Continued From 1A will have to be re-advertisement for the city manager position and more interviews, once a commission is seated after the May 10 Special Election. 'There's also been a delay in airport land purchase negotia- tions, selection of a bulk power supplier, selection of consult- ants whose contracts have expired, rezones for three local businesses, the outstanding audit review, and overdue employee and police pension board meetings. Demolition of the $300,000 unusable old Coker building on West Main Street is under way, negotiations for the move of Sears to downtown Wauchula have stalled, and several other Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) projects can't happen without commission approval, as it sits as the CRA Board as well. DEATH Continued From 1A case is still open and active. He was unable to comment further on the ongoing investigation. According to Wauchula police reports, however, Raker was missing from the residence from about 2:30 p.m. on March 18. That was when he was returned to the home from an Adult Day Training facility, a report by Sgt. John Eason said. At the time, Raker refused to get out of the van and go inside the home, but shortly after was convinced to do so by-a worker at the home. Following that, he was not seen for hours, Eason noted. Another worker at the facility thought Raker, who was sick with cancer, was with the house manager and had been taken for treatment. But another worker coming on shift shortly after 11 p.m. wondered about Raker and asked if he was coming home for the night. That, Eason said, was when the search began. Raker was found lying on his side inside the van. He was taken to Florida Hospital Wauchula and later transported to Tampa General Hospital. He later died, spark- ing the AGO investigation. Nutritioni Wise SKAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Q: I seem to be craving sweets all the time lately. Do I just need more self-discipline, or what should I do? A: Your increased cravings for sweets. could stem from physi- cal factors such as fatigue, dra- matic increases in exercise without adequate fuel, going too long without eating or poor- ly balanced meals and snacks. Eating mainly refined carbohy- drate foods, such as white bread, pasta and other refined grains and little protein can leave you feeling like your blood sugar is on a rollercoast- - er, and each time it hits bottom, you'll crave sweets. If any of these sound familiar, try for one week to eat three regular animals each day, each including whole grains and vegetables or fruits along with high protein foods such as beans, poultry, seafood, dairy or meat. Add a snack in between meals as needed for hunger, but aim for choices like fruit or nuts that will sustain hunger better. On the emotional side, if you've been a lot more stressed, anxious, or in need of comfort, some people are con- ditioned to crave sweets at these times. A feeling of, being deprived can set off cravings for whatever might be "off limits;" for some people, just planning to start a diet leads to thoughts of "I better load up now, because soon I won't get any." April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3A DOING THEIR BEST SNutrition Wise= KAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Q: I'm just too tired to be as physically active as I know I should be. How do people have the energy for this? A: It's not unusual to hear peo- ple say they don't have enough energy for physical activity. First, try to decide if you are more physically or emotionally tired. If you are physically tired, why? If you aren't getting enough sleep because you stay up trying to unwind watching TV or getting caught up on the Internet, here's an idea: set an alarm in the evening to help you go to bed earlier, moving bed- time back 15 to 20 minutes a night until you find a time that helps you wake up rested in the morning. If you lack energy because your eating habits don't provide lasting fuel, use models like the American Institute for Cancer Research's you've done this a few times New American Plate to get bal- and see the difference it makes, anced meals (at least two-thirds remind yourself that taking 10 of your plate each time you eat or 20 minutes to release stress is made up of whole grains, will pay off in leaving you feel- vegetables and fruits; up to one- ing less tired and better able to third from animal protein like cope. If this tiredness continues, meat, poultry or seafood). We do check with your doctor, each have different natural because it could be a sign of body rhythms; some feel more anemia or another disorder that energy in the morning, others requires treatment. later on. Try aiming for physical __ activity at the time when you naturally have the most energy. I 10 HOURS A However, maybe you're not j exhausted physically, but emo- MONTH! tionally, from stress and trying I to juggle many concerns. In this'l That's all it takes to speak case, it's hard to believe, but if up for a child. Volunteer to you can talk yourself into just, be a Guardian Ad Litem. 10 minutes of movement-- because you need it to feel bet- 773-2505 ter-you may be surprised at (If office unattended, please leave how much better you feel. After, message.) III ----, ____ COURTESY PHOTO The Hardee Softball 10-and-under Bunch AGCO girls placed fourth out of 33 teams par- ticipating in the Miss Florida Softball Mid-Season tournament held at Christina Park on March 18-20. Representing Hardee on the squad were (in no particular order) Taylor Bone, Avery Bunch, Alayna Carranco, Abigail Erekson, Chastady Flores, Ashlee Patter- son, Lilanna Ponce, Lillan Salazar, Kyra Wilson, Jocelyn Villarreal and Miranda Pear- son; (back) coaches Keith Patterson, Roy Carranco and Adam Bunch. Wildlife Forecast By Pat Behnke Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission CONSERVE OUR WILDLIFE "Bless you," my coworkers shout out several times each morn- ing. My gray car turned yellow with pollen this year, and my sinus- es did not handle it well. This spring escalated into one powerful economic boon for antihistamine manufacturers and allergy doctors. We Floridians suffer through, knowing that soon summer humidity and heat will drive us to seek air-conditioned bliss. But wildlife may not fare so well with the continued disruption to the seasons they depend upon during their life cycles. The National Wildlife Foundation recently published a report stating that spring now arrives 10-14 days earlier than it did 20 years ago. Climate change has been the suspected culprit. Yet a man recently stopped by my office to tell me he was certain glob- al warming was a hoax, because Venice had not sunk into the ocean. What's a gal to think? As I sifted through all the materials to learn why this spring seems to be so powerft, I found myself thinking about the past. I remember a tractor driving around the small town where I lived in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The large horizontal tank on the back sprayed white clouds of poison to kill the mosquitoes that grew to the size of flies during a northern summer. My mother would admonish me to come inside for a few min- utes until the clouds disappeared. By that time, all the insects and small wildlife in the tractor's wake were probably decimated, and I would venture back outside to play, only smelling the lingering odor of the sweet DDT. All the while, the birds in the sky choked to death a very visible sign to herald changes in the way we viewed the environ- ment and wildlife. If the disappearance of the bald eagle and other birds did not give enough proof of the damage being done, Rachel Carson, a writer and biologist, wrote "Silent Spring" in 1962, recounting her findings of the destruction of wildlife as.a result of the indiscrimi- nate use of pesticides to fight the insect war. The federal government banned the use of DDT by 1973, just intime to save the national symbol the bald eagle from cer- tain extinction. What would Carson say to us today? She wrote back then, "The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the pres- ent road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts." Those words are as true today as they were back in 1962. No matter what we believe as individuals, it is imperative that we read everything we can and decipher what is true and what is propaganda. An intelligent public can only make wise decisions based on informed and science-based information. If you doubt spring is coming earlier or pollen count is higher this year and your yellow car or red nose is not the proof you need read as much as you can from reliable sources, such as the climatologists who are responsible for studying such things. A recent survey of climatologists who are currently publishing in the field show that 97 percent of them think temperatures are ris- ing and humans are partially responsible for that rise. "The public should have access to the very best scientific information available to make informed decisions," said Doug Parsons, the head of the Florida Fish &Wildlife Conservation Commission's climate change team. "Our job in managing wildlife as changes occur is enhanced and assisted by the public's aware- ness and cooperation." To that end, the FWC has a website on climate change. At your fingertips, you can access a wealth of materials that can assist you in understanding this issue and what actions you can take or not take. After DDT was banned in this country, many of the species nearly decimated through the unrestricted use of deadly agents revived. The bald eagle has now been removed from the Endangered Species list and thrives. Visit the website at MyFWC.com, click on "ClimateChange." By becoming informed, we can conserve our wildlife, and that's nothing to sneeze at. You can contact Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commis- .ion's Pat Behnke at pat. behlke @myfwic.com. YOUR BUSINESS COULD APPEAR HERE TOO!! Contact Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula 773-3255 The Heartland Chorale Presents 'iiz " (e2mek A Heartland lHomecoming Featuring Old Time Gospel Music & IIymns Honoring MNicp cains Doris Lambert, Virginia Meth .,c Duck Smith & Sam Rawls Friday, April 8th at 7:00 P.M. 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Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. (I %J tf 4A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Obituaries You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) CASSIDY E. KNIGHT Cassidy E. Knight, 16, of Wauchula, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was born July 14, 1994, in Bartow. She was a junior at the Hardee Senior High School, where she was a National Honor Society member. She was baptized at the Bowling Green Baptist Church and actively attended First Christian Church of Wauchula. She was an avid softball player, adored and loved ani- mals, enjoyed shopping and was fluent in Sign Language. Her hope in life was to become an ER/Trauma Nurse. She was excited to have just received her CPR (cardiopul- monary resuscitation) Certif- icate and her dedication and devotion to helping others and changing their lives was realized, as Cassidy became an organ donor through the Life Link program. Her pre- cious gift of life will enable others to live and fulfill their dreams. She is survived by her father Chip and Shannon Knight of Wauchula; her mother Sheila and Dick Haymans of Punta Gorda; siblings Brooke Knight, Ata- sha, Joseph and Christopher Johnston, Farryn, Taylor and Quinn Haymans, Brandy Crenshaw and Jackie Ridell; paternal grandparents Chuck and Carol Knight and mater- nal grandparents Kelly and Linda Albritton; maternal grandfather Penuel "Good Boy" Sikes; and many, many uncles, aunts, cousins, ex- tended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, with Pastor Darren Canary of the First Christian Church offici- ating. Burial followed at Hart Cemetery in Wauchula. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial dona- tions be made to the Hardee County Animal Services, 685 Airport Road, Wauchula FL 33873. Please visit kays- ponger.com to leave the fami- ly condolences and to sign the guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel GALE MILTON ENGLISH Gale Milton English, 76, of West Palm Beach, died on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Lake Park. He was born in Fort Meade, on Feb. 28, 1935, to Alton and Anna Mae English. He graduat- ed from Palm Beach High School in 1953 and served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and charter member of First Baptist Church of Lake Park. He worked as general manager for the South Indian River Water Control District, was a mayor of Mangonia Park, president of Florida Associ- ation of Special Districts and president of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He served as a circuit court media- tor. He was preceded in death by daughters Mary Ellen Efiglish in 1978 and Cynthia S. Hammer in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Betty English; sons Andrew English and wife Renee of Salt Springs, and Lee English of Georgia; step-daughters Rhon- da Gibson and husband Dan of West Palm Beach and Cheryl Smith of Jupiter; six grandchil- dren; and eight great-grandchil- dren. Visitation was Friday, March 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funer- al home. Services were Satur- day at 10 a.m. at Beacon Baptist Church in Jupiter with viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment fol- lowed at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. Royal Palm Funeral Home West Palm Beach JOE EDWARD GRIMSLEY Joe Edward Grimsley, 80, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Sebring. He was born on Sept. 25, 1930, at Kennett, Mo., and came to Hardee County from Missouri in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Agrico as a dragline operator. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet Grimsley; son, Jimmy Doyle Grimsley; and granddaughter Emillie Thomp- soin' Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Grimsley, of Wauchula; three sons, Gary Edward Grimsley and wife Lesa of Wauchula, Jerry E. Grimsley and wife Sherry of Wauchula, and Staff Sgt. Jarret E. Grimsley and wife Mariann of Ocala; four daughters Janice Morrison and husband Steven of Lakeland, Glynis Thompson and husband Rev. Charles Thompson of Lakeland, Jerris West and husband James of Bartow, and Joy D. Harrison of Wauchula; sister Aubory Hart- ley of Sarasota; 17 grandchil- dren; and 19 great-grandchil- dren. Visitation was Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at Faith As- sembly of God, with the Rev. James W. Miller, the Rev. Donald Holton, and the Rev. Charles Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday April 4, with military honors provided by the Florida Army National Guard. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and contin- ue to find, the grounds for marriage. -Robert Anderson A. - *". FFLY lioMF/, AN' AMES S WOODS'. I U MAY 3. 1 931 ^:UNFHI. 1988 APRIL SPECIAL '995 MEDIUM SELECT GEORGIA GRAY GRANITE SINGLE WITH VASe Call for Color brochure. Bur DIRECT! Installation Included. Delivered within 50 miles of Wauchula. QUALITbY WORK -E ExPETLY CAFTE / MARILYN MADISON- KNUCKLES Marilyn Madison-Knuckles. 45, of Arcadia, died at home on Friday, April 1. 2011. Born in Bakersfield. Calif.. on May 4, 1965, she was raised in Hardee County. a 1983 grad- uate of Hardee County High School. She worked at G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hos- pital until its closing and was later deli manager for Publix Grocery Stores. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy "Roy" Mad- ison. She is survived by her hus- band of 22 years, David Knuckles; five daughters, .Evelyn Madison of Zolfo Springs, Victoria Madison- Tripp of Arcadia, LingKeshia Vann of Tampa, and Jaleesa Knuckles and Brittany Knuckles, both of Arcadia; mother Mary Madison of Zolfo Springs; sister Saundra Mad- ison of Zolfo Springs; and brother Berlin' Madison of Washington; D.C. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, at 4 'p.m. at the Pine Level Camp- ground, SR 70 West, Arcadia. Robarts Funeral Home Arcadia PAULINE S. CUMBEST Pauline S. Cumbest, 59, died on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Port Charlotte. She was born on March 4, 1952 in Wauchula to William and Frolia Lanier Seago. She moved to Arcadia 15 years ago from Brandon. She was a care- giver, working for Signature Care in Port Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her father, William Seago; brother Paul Seago; and a sister Frolia Seago. Survivors are son, Robert V. Eady of Arcadia; daughter Tonya Cumbest of Old Town; mother Frolia Lanier Seago; three brothers William P. Seago, Steve G. Seago and Jerrell E. Tempel, all of Brandon; sister Pam L. Evans of Bradon; and three grandchildren, Tristen, Justin and Emilee. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home And Cremation Services Arcadia A SACRED TRUST . . We know that when you/ request our service it's a matter of trust. At Robarts Family Funeral Home we take your trust and our responsibility to you very seriously. Over the years we have worked very hard to provide you with quality care and earn our reputation for honesty and fairness. Now, we're proud to say we serve more' Hardee County families than any other funeral home. We just want to thank you for your support and let you know that you can always count on us to provide the quality care we are known for. After all, we're a family just like yours. We know what it feels like to lose someone you love. 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He was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Tiger Bay and moved to Lake Wales from Zolfo Springs in 1993. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and the U.S. Army National Guard and was deployed to Africa three times. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Stokes Collier of Lake Wales; sons Kevin Collier and wife Rita of Homeland, Johnny Collier and wife Carrie of Bartow, and Kenny Collier and wife pustie of Bartow; daugh- ters Debbie Ginther and hus- band Rick of Bartow, Diane Clements and husband Dan of Bartow, and Deneen Olinger and husband Mark of Lake Wales; brothers Joe Collier of Fort Meade, and Gene Collier and wife Betty of Fort Meade; half-brother Wayne Brantley of Florida; sister Valieda Padgelac of Bartow; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private family funeral servic- es will be held. In lieu of flow- ers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice. Hancock Funeral Home Fort Meade 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) 3n ^o~iing UcAn'oKy JOE EDWARD GRIMSLEY Joe Edward Grimsley, 80, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Sebring. He was born on Sept. 25, 1930, at Kennett, Mo., and came to Hardee County from Missouri in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Agrico as a dragline opera- tor. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet Grimsley; son, Jimmy Doyle Grimsley; and granddaughter Emillie Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Grims- ley, of.Wauchula; three sons, Gary Edward Grimsley and wife Lesa of Wauchula, Jerry E. Grimsley and wife Sherry of Wauchula, and Staff Sgt. Jarret E. Grimsley and wife Mariann of Ocala; four daughters Janice Morrison and husband Steven of Lakeland, Glynis Thompson and husband Rev. Charles Thompson of Lakeland, Jerris West and husband James of Bartow, and Joy D. Harrison of Wauchula; sister Aubory Hartley of Sarasota; 17 grand- children; and 19 great-grand- children. Visitation was Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at Faith Assembly of God, with the Rev. James W. Miller, the Rev. Donald Holton, and the Rev. Charles Thompson offi- ciating. Interment was in the Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday April 4, with mil- itary honors provided by the Florida Army National Guard. Interment followed in Wau- chula Cemetery. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT! Rooster's, a once- popular Zolfo Springs eatery but closed for some time, has re- opened under new ownership and a new name. It is now called "Victoria's Restaurant" and is owned by Pedro Gramados. Gramados owned the Cinco de Mayo and Las Tres Amanas eateries in Hardee County when he found out Rooster's was for sale from a newspaper ad. Because it was located on State Road 66, he decided it would be a good business investment. When he bought the building at 825 SR 66, Gramados had wanted to keep the name "Rooster's." That title was already owned, however, so he had to change it. He chose "Victoria's Restaurant," naming the new dining establishment after his wife. Gramados explained that there were many costly repairs that had to be made to the restaurant before reopening it. He had to fix the kitchen floors, the equipment, and even tore down a wall. Victoria's is a family owned and operated restaurant. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Mexican food that is made fresh daily and upon order. "Everyone likes that our Mexican food is real," declared Gramados. "Most Mexican restaurants go out and buy tortilla shells, but we make ours right here in the restaurant. Everything is homemade, from scratch, and it's fresh," he stressed. The restaurant has a kids menu, and even a "Budget Breakfast" that's $1.50. It makes deliveries if the total is over $5. It currently does not have any "special days," but Gramados PHOTO BY MESQUA FIELDS Victoria's Restaurant is family owned and operated, serv- ing both Mexican and American foods. confirmed that once the family gets the business going a little bit, they would most definitely have them. He said that their specialties that attract the most business are their enchiladas and Cuban sand- wiches. Apart from their Mexican menu, they also serve American food, such as chicken tenders. Gramados urges people who have just heard about the restau- rant to come out and get a bite to eat. "Because our food is made from scratch when you order it," he explained, "you will have to wait a little bit for your order especially because Mexican food has so many details but," he added, "you will never have to wait long." And Gramados and family believe you will find the menu's offerings worth it! REAL-ESTATE MOVE Keller Williams Realty of Highlands Market Center, located at 2359 US 27 S., Sebring, FL, 33870, recently acquired a new associate. Donna Steffens, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, is the new real-estate sales professional at Keller Williams Realty of Highlands Market Center in Sebring, serving as this area's real estate expert but also taking care of transactions in all of Florida. Steffens said she joined "Keller Williams Realty because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model." She. added, "I want to continue to grow my real estate business," explained Steffens, "and Keller Williams Realty provides the train- ing and technology that will help me reach my goals." Steffens isn't the only one excited about move. "We are truly fortunate to have Donna Steffensjoin us here at Keller SWilliams," said Jarrod Davis, broker I, and team leader at the agency. "Keller Williams Realty offers its associates unparalleled career Growth and lifelong learning oppor- Stunities in the real-estate industry. t We know that Donna will be a great Sfit and that it is our customers who i will truly benefit from Donna join- ing us." Steffens' background in real estate and banking is extensive. She 'has been in the real- estate industry for six years, arid earned the Diamond Society designation in 2007 because she was in the top eight percent of national sales with the company she was associat- ed with at the time. Steffens can be reached at 863-781-3627 or at dsteffens@- kw.com. The Keller Williams office is located at 2359 U.S. 27 S. in Sebring. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Mesqua Fields at 773-3255 with your business news. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its monthly plan- ning session tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St, Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Discussion on dispatch. -Discussion on budget and asset policies. 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. oG .m.il i ,d r t" The name of the principal of Riverdale High, where "Archie" comic book characters Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica were students, was Mr. Weatherbee. FRIDAY. APRIL 8 VHardee County Com- mission, planning session, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 VBowling Green City Commission, monthly meet- ing, City Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling Green, 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 VHardee County Com- mission, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, Board Room, 230 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. BG Works On Comp Plan During its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Bowling Green City Com- mission will have a discus- sion on the Future Land Use Map. It is being prepared to plan up to the year 2030. Local residents are encouraged to attend. SCollect Canned Goods For Hunger First Christian Church is holding its annual drive to fight hunger in Hardee Coun- ty with a food drive on Sun- day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food collected will go to the Hardee Help Center. Money will also be accepted. The goal is to fill the bed of a pickup truck with canned goods, such as tuna, chick- en, Spam, stew, soup, beans, other vegetables and such. Tie truck will be at the "parking lot at U.S. 17 and West Main Street. A hot dog and chips will be given with each donation. NOTICE NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OF 2011 REAL ESTATE TAXES BY INSTALLMENT Section 197.222, F.S. allows an alternative plan for payment of real estate taxes. A taxpayer who elects to pay taxes by the Installment method shall make payments based upon an estimated tax which shall be equal to the actual taxes levied upon the property in the preceding year. THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: First Installment Payment: Second Installment Payment Third InstallmentPayment Fourth Installment Payment: One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 6%. Payment shall be made not later than June 30, 2011. A taxpayer must make the first installment payment in order to participate in this plan. One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 4 'A%. Payment shall be made not later than September 30, 2011. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determination of actual tax liability discounted 3%. Payment shall be made not later than December 31, 2011. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determination of actual tax liability. No discount Payment shall be made not later than March 31, 2012. if you have not received an application to pay 2011 taxes by Installment and it is your intent to exercise your rights under this law, then please complete the application below and mail or file with your county tax collector prior to May 1, 2011. The absolute deadline for filling the application is April 30, 2011. Any application led after Apr 30 wll not be considered. The postmark on applications mailed to the tax collector shall determine if the application was mailed timely. Additional application forms may be obtained from the tax collector's office as sted below: Mal completed application to: Zee Smith, Tax Collector PO Box 445 Wauchula, Florida 33873 IF YOU DESIRE TO PAY 2011 TAXES BY INSTALLMENT, PLEASE SIGN, DATE, COMPLETE PROPERTY I.D. NUMBER AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO YOUR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2011. UPON RECEIPT, THE TAX COLLECTOR SHALL MAIL YOUR FIRST NOTICE OF PAYMENT DUE. WITH INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FIRST NOTICE BY JUNE 10, 2011, CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. ?Trn a EmufL[TEID BY TAXPAYER I hmeby msakespl mbon top rlpa intalmont payment plan forthe 2011 tyax yr. Sign __ 0.. NnM Addren Property 1D. No. Legal Decrlpton It appear on the 2010 Tax Notce RelpL PhM Nundmer Pleae Print Flord Law required that yur ea acted tas mut be more than $100.00 In order to participate in the Installment Payment Pln. lymwoureat*ktd amefr20.10war $100.00or.les, you donot qualtyfr thisplan. You must make the first irnsu ent payment rut hetr In Jue S order to perto paa ki this plan. Once you have elected to participate i the Istamnet payment plan by they payng the fl payment you are requid to connue participation for the tx year. f you elect to disconUnue parteipaetn you wl not be entitled to recer e the discounts provided by law. Installment payment that become deinquent d e be paid with the next Instalmenntpayment. Dc unta hal not be allowed on ~eoqurrt pymen N you hae qustone, plae conttathe Tt Collector's Offm ct att flowing ocatiox ADDESS: Courtue Anex H 11OW. Ok St, Room 102 Wauchula, Florda 33873 PHONE NUMBER: 3- 7734-144 EMAL ADDRESS: anth.hudert nb .conm 4:7,14c What chicks love for Easter Hours: MASTER Mon. Fri. J IWELER 9-5 ........ .Sat. 9 2 HEARTLAND GOLD 1102 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-4466 soc3:25c J 6A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Baseball Boys Beat Avon Park, Frostproof By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Winning two out of four games isn't bad, unless the two losses are district encounters. The Hardee Wildcats won over Avon Park and Frostproof, but lost games at Sarasota Cardinal Mooney and Brad- enton Southeast in the last cou- ple of weeks. There is a trio of games this week, Tuesday at Sarasota Booker and today (Thursday) at Mulberry, before coming home tomorrow for a JV/varsity dou- ble-header against Southeast. The JV play about 4:30 and the varsity about 7:30. Next week, it is a pair of home games, Tuesday against Lakewood Ranch and Friday against DeSoto. There's a home game against Mulberry on April 18 for Senior Night, when Lincoln Saunders, Jake Mayer, Kalan Royal, Scott Donaldson, Justin Bromley and Kyle Ward will be honored. Then, a trip to Fort Meade on April 19 and a home game against Avon Park on April 21 and the regular season is over. The district tournament is at Southeast the week of April 26. HARDEE 4, AVON PARK 2 The Wildcats got a run in the first inning. With one away, Lincoln Saunders singled, stole second and raced home on a Scott Donaldson hit. Justin Knight drew a walk. A Dawson Crawford fielder's choice took out Donaldson. Avon Park answered with a run in the home half of the first inning on an error and long hit to left field. Hardee went back in front with a pair of tallies in the top of the second. Kramer Royal drew a walk and went to second on a Deonte Evans sacrifice. Jake Mayer singled to left field and Sanders followed it with another hit to bring Royal in. A Donaldson sacrifice brought Mayer in. It was 3-1. The Wildcats picked up an insurance run in the fifth inning. Knight singled and came around on a Crawford sacrifice and Kyle Ward hit to center field. Avon Park got its final fun in the home half of the sixth on a walk and back-to-back hits. Senior Bromley struck out two batters at the end of the sixth inning and three of the four bat- ters in the seventh inning to get the save. Ward got the victory. MOONEY 17, HARDEE 4 The Wildcats weren't ready to continue playing in Spring Break when they went to Mooney on March 22. After a scoreless three up, three down for each team in the first inning, Hardee started the scoring in the top of the second. Knight was safe on an error but erased by a Crawford fielder's choice. Ward drew a walk. With two down, Kramer Royal Donate 'Cell Phones For Soldiers' Now In support of troops stationed around the world, Chevrolet has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers, Big Machine Records and CBS Radio stations to chal- lenge local high school students with a gently-used cell phone collection drive to benefit non- profit Cell Phones for Soldiers. The collaborative effort will provide prepaid, international calling cards to connect military members with loved ones while serving overseas. Says Thomas Gilbert, Chev- rolet regional marketing man- ager, "It will be a fun competi- tion for high school students and will truly make a difference in the lives of our deployed sol- diers." Each Chevrolet dealership in the West Palm Beach and Tampa Bay areas will collabo- rate with a local high school, awarding the two winning schools with a private concert from country music duo Steel Magnolia. The duo, made up of Meghan Linsey and Josh Jones, won Season Two of the television talent show "Can You Duet," and was nominated for a 2011 Academy of Country Music award for Top New Duo of Group Artists. Steel Magnolia is best known for the single "Keep On Lovin' You." Students will be asked to gen- GASPARILLA LADIES I -. -A COURTESY PHOTO A pair of Hardee County ladies were among the more than 5,000 fellows and gals running in the Publix Super Market's Gasparilla Distance Classic Race. Sandy Meeks, 38, of Bowling Green, and Melissa Hernandez, 32, of Wauchula, each did well in their age division in the 15 K (9 mile race) held in late February. Each completed the race in about 1.5 hours, a good female pace for that kind of race. erate donations of gently-used cellular phones through family and friends. Donations should be dropped off at the local Chevrolet dealership by April 15. To inspire the local commu- nity, partner CBS Radio stations will broadcast public service announcements in an effort to drive donations. The phones will be donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization dedicat- ed to providing free communi- cation tools to deployed mem- bers of the U.S. Military. Proceeds raised through collec- tion will be used to purchase prepaid international calling cards. Additional information can be found at cellphonesforsol- diers.com. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 252011 DR 000169 DAVID COUGHLIN, JR., Petitioner and JO ANN COUGHLIN, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: JO ANN COUGHLIN 219 33rd St. West Palmetto, FL 34221 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DAVID COUGHLIN, JR., Petitioner, whose address Is 325 S. 7th St., Wauchula, FL 33873 on or before May 6, 2011, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 417 W. Main Street Room 202 Wauchula, FL 33873 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fall to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demand- ed in the petition. 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 the 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 result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 4-5-11 B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 4:7-28c singled to score both team- mates. Mooney reacted with a bat- around in the bottom of the sec- ond. plating seven of the dozen batters who came to the plate. Hardee stranded a pair of run- ners in the third inning and Mooney picked up one run on a hit batsman and a hit. Hardee added twin tallies in the fourth inning. Kramer Royals singled and both Mayer and Saunders followed suit. Royal and Mayer came home. Mooney put the game away with another nine runs in the fourth inning, when 15 batters came to the plate, several of them twice. HARDEE 9, FROSTPROOF 8 Last Wednesday. Hardee played at Frostproof and out- lasted the Bulldogs for a 9-8 win. Murrell Winter got the win and Ward the save. Knight had three hits, Saunders and Wintz Terrell each two and Donaldson a home run. The scoresheet for the game was unavailable at press time. SOUTHEAST 6, HARDEE 4 Hardee went to Southeast on Friday night and couldn't quite get the job done. The Seminoles got one run in the first inning on a walk. hit and fielder's choice. Hardee went in front in the top of the third. Ward singled and Kramer Royal drew a walk. Both moved along on a Mayer Country Fried Steak* Fish & Chips* Baked Lasagna hit up the middle and scored on a hit to right center by Sunders. Southeast got that pair of runs back in the bottom of the third on three hits and a fielder's choice. It was 3-2. Southeast bolstered its lead with another pair of scores in the fourth on an error, couple of * walks and a hit. It was 5-2. The Seminoles added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth. A singled walk and a double did the trick. Hardee tried to rally from the 6-2 deficit in the top of the sev- enth. With two away, Mayer smacked a hit up the middle and Saunders put one in right center. Donaldson singled and Knight doubled to score the first two runners, before the final out halted Hardee's chances. * Liver & Onions* * Fried Chicken* * Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce *Includes your choice of potato. Kids Menu & Regular Menu Available - *Breakfast Specials available everyday starting at ONLY 1.99! *Lunch Specials Available Tuesday Friday starting at ONLY $4.99! Includes Sandwich of the day, French Fries & Iced Tea. OPEN TUESDAY SUNDAY 7AM 9PM CLOSED MONDAY 902 HWY 17 S WAUCHULA 773-2337 4:'7 r WQ 7 NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the District's Final Agency Action is approval of the Permanent Farming Exemption on 40 acres to serve row crops known as AGSWIM B & L Citrus. The project is located in Hardee County, Section(s) S15 Township 34S South, Range whose address is 24E East. The permit applicant is Darwin McLeod Vandolah Road. The permit No. is 645558. The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Southwest Florida Water Managerent District (District) 170 Century Boulevard. Bartow. FL 33830 . NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the District's action regarding this permit may request an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (FA.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial interests of. each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disputed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, FA.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the District at the District's Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in the notice of final agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District's final action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. 4:7c WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK You to all of our faithful friends and family of Hardee County. Your loyalty makes us feel very special and we could not have had such a successful year without you. 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We Buy Cars' w w -- .ANIL m -AL AO l I W I II _ I 1ESS 8A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Ingenious If you've long felt you've had a slim chance of being slender, you may be glad to know you can take a balanced approach to your health and not have to give up all the good things in life. In fact, you may have to add a few. In addition, here are some sur- prising facts, tips and tricks that may help: Don't have three meals a day-have more. Your diet schedule should include a good breakfast, three small meals (including snacks) with three hours between them and one meal at least three hours before going to bed. Think about what you can add to your diet, not what to remove. Set a goal to con- sumre the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and veg- etables every day. Spice up your food. Seasonings can enhance the taste and make you feel you've eaten more. Don't exclude any nutri- ent or vitamin from your diet. Eat all kinds of foods. Treat high-calorie foods as jewels in the crown. Make a spoonful of ice cream the jewel and a bowl of fruit the crown. Cut down on the chips by pair- ing each bite with lots of chunky, filling, fresh salsa. Balance a little cheese with a lot of salad. Downsize your dinner plates. Studies find that the less food put in front of you, the less you'll eat. So serve your main course on salad plates (about seven to nine inches wide). Prevent Through A nutrient-packed diet and regular exercise are key factors in preventing what the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention considers the leading cause of death in America: heart disease. It's behind more than one in every four deaths in the United States. Fortunately, antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits, vegeta- bles, nuts and whole grains, contain many important nutri- ents and offer numerous heart- healthy benefits, according to Keri Glassman, MS, RD, New York-based celebrity nutrition- ist and author of "The 02 Diet: The Cutting Edge Antioxidant- Based Program That Will Make You Healthy, Thin, and Beautiful." "What you put into your body affects everything from your weight to your mood to your overall cardiovascular health," said Glassman. "In general, simple diet changes, such as eating smaller meals throughout the day, will provide more sus- tained energy, which means less work for your heart." Glassman often recommends incorporating foods high in fiber and antioxidants, such as pistachios, into daily meals and snacks. Ways To Sh Instead of 16-ounce glasses and oversized coffee mugs, use 8- ounce glasses and 6-ounce cups. Serve dinner restaurant style (food on the plates) rather than family style (food served in bowls and on platters on the table). When your plate is empty, you're finished; there's no reaching for seconds. Serve individual courses rather than piling everything on one plate. Make the first two courses soup and salad. By the time you get to the meat and dessert, you may already be full (leftovers are a good thing). Close out the kitchen after dinner. Wash all the dish- es, wipe down the counters, turn out the light. Late-evening eating significantly increases the overall number of calories you eat, a University of Texas study found. Stopping late- night snacking can save 300 or more calories a day, or 31 pounds a year. Brush your teeth after every meal, especially after dinner. That clean, minty fresh- ness will serve as a cue to your body and brain that-mealtime is over. Pack nutritious snacks. Snacking once or twice a day helps stave off hunger and keeps your metabolism stoked. Consider delicious, nutritious MonaVie RVL(tm) Nutrition Snack Bars. With 24 vitamins and minerals, these low- glycemic, antioxidant-packed bars promote overall health and well-being. ting Heart I Ih Better N "A homemade trail mix of dried fruits, such as apricots, and a handful of pistachios stored in individual bags is great to keep on hand to snack on throughout your day," said Glassman. Helpful Tips She offers these healthy eat- ing and lifestyle tips to help you maintain a healthy heart: Exercise regularly: Twen- ty to. 30 minutes of moderate activity at,,ieast three to four times a week will improve your circulation to help strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system. Manage stress: High stress levels can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease. Research suggests that those who eat pis- tachios experience a significant reduction of the biological effects of acute stress, such as high blood pressure. 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This meal should include a variety of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity most-if not all-days of the week. If you have any health concerns, contact your physician prior to starting a weight-management or exercise program. This accelerates your metabolism, helps reduce body fat and, because it builds mus- cles, helps you burn more calo- ries. Learn more about losing weight and gaining health online at www.monaviervl.com or call (866) 956-1848. Disease nutrition Eat healthy fats: Nuts, such as pistachios, are packed with protein and healthy fat and have a variety of antioxidants. There are 49 pistachios per serving, more than any other snack nut. Proof is in the Research Research published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that replacing 20 percent of your daily caloric intake with pistachios may increase serum antioxidant levels, such as lutein and gamma tocopherol, which may contribute to lower levels of oxidized-LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, thus reduc- ing the risk of heart disease. Learn More You can learn more from The Green Nut, a nutrition-aware- ness campaign sponsored by the Western Pistachio Association. For healthy tips and research information, visit www.the- greennut.org, find it on Face- book at www.facebook.com/ thegreennut or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/the- greennut. Everything in creation has its appointed painter or poet and remains in bondage like the princess in the fairy tale 'til its appropriate liberator comes to set it free. -Ralph Waldo Emerson The first written mention of ice cream in this country can be found in a letter from the 1700s, which admiringly describes the ice cream and strawberry dessert a Maryland governor served at a dinner party. COME IN & CELEBRATE OUR NEW LOOK TUESDAY 0 9:30a.m. 7jrigbton. / *- APRIL 12 9:00p.m. =U L II . 0n . ,*'* 7-, <' r* K AMELEi.L N (~hcuiqc i~ /lidIFl(f I. Y E L L W B X + Zoe t -'m- m------------------ I Present This Coupon For ' V)A (YTL'L SFish Busters &F :"' By Bob Wattendorf --l Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission CHILDREN & NATURE AWARENESS MONTH Children and the outdoors. It doesn't get more wholesome and natural than that. So, why all the fuss and the need to designate April as "Chil- dren & Nature Awareness Month"? The unfortunate facts are that Americans are becoming more tethered to electronic screens, joysticks and keypads than they are to the panoramic view, sights and sounds of unbridled nature, or the feel of a fishing rod in their hands and fresh soil beneath their feet. According to the Keiser Family Foundation, the amount of screen time increases with age, and schoolchildren are already spending 7.5 hours a day on electronic media! This is one reason scientists think the current generation of youths may be the first in history to have a shorter lifespan than their parents' lifespan. Moreover, youths may suffer from attention deficit disorder, depression and low school grades due to lessened work productiv- ity because of this trend. Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods," called it "nature deficit disorder." There is good news, though. The cure is simple: Children and adults should get outdoors and enjoy free "playtime" in nature. The great news is that active, nature-based recreation is fun, inexpensive and widely available year-round throughout Florida. I am the chairman of the Get Outdoors Florida! Coalition that seeks to connect youth to the outdoors and active, nature-based recreation to help them lead happier, healthier and smarter life- styles and to become better resource stewards. Imagine my pride when my grandson, Luke, said recently that it was so much more fun to be outdoors than watching TV reruns or playing video games that quickly become boring. This April, find a way to connect with a child or two you care about and enhance their prospects for a happier, healthier and smarter future by getting them outdoors. The Doctrine of Signatures was an ancient belief that plants, by the shape or form of their parts, indicated to man their medicinal uses. with Sunday Evangelist John Ritcheson - Friday April 17-22 Sunday 10 am & 6 pm Monday Friday 7 pm Nightly Special Youth Emphasis Service Friday 4:7,14c ?LI, c Nie PAGE ONE uCivic Center To Be Disaster Shelter SdIJvlyJ .PRJj IJ r By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Only about one percent of the earth's water is available for human use. About two percent is in polar icecaps, glaciers and icebergs. The other 97 percent is in the oceans, too salty for human consumption. Janet Gilliard, director of community development and general services, brought this news to the Hardee County Commission last Thursday as she requested a proclamation of April 2011 as Water Conser- vation Month. Gilliard also talked about the $4,845 grant the county has received from Southwest Flor- ida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to educate people about water conservation. Al- though there are 10,000 square miles and five million people in SWFWMD's 16-county area, this grant was approved by the Peace River Basin Board, which is limited to Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Charlotte, Highlands and Polk counties. SAVING WATER Instead of pouring water and dollars down the drain, there's plenty people can do to con- serve, said Gilliard, pointing out that each person in the region uses an average of 112 gallons of water a day. For a four-person household, that's 448 gallons a day, 3,136 gallons a week, 12,544 gallons a month, 150,528 gallons a year. Mul- tiply that by the number just in Hardee County and it's a bunch. Did you know? A dishwasher uses 12 gallons per load, a tub bath 36 gallons or a show four. gallons per minute, toilet flush- ing takes four gallons, brushing teeth four gallons per minute, laundry 43 gallons per load. And, yard watering can use nine From The Heart By David Kelly gallons per minute. Suggestions: Take shallow baths, not a full tub; install a low-flow showerhead and limit shower time. Use your garbage disposal or dishwasher, your laundry only when there's a full load; turn off the water while brushing teeth or washing hands, don't let the water run continuously; water your yard on your assigned day a week, and only when there are signs of wilt-use a yard meter to tell if it really needs watering. Or, better yet install a rain- barrel tub or tank. That's not a structural change; it's separate from the home, said Jerry Smith, county building official. "Now, if you wanted to create a separate different waste system to capture shower and sink water for landscaping, that would require a change in the state codes. It's not allowed now." Smith also mentioned the new power flush toilets which have been installed along with energy star low-flow dishwash- ers, showers and air-condition- ing used at the new 57-unit low income senior housing on Sten- strom Road. The power flush toilets have a flexible handle, up for water waste and down for solid waste. Gilliard pointed out that a leak can cost homeowners over a gallon an hour, over 240 gal- lons a day for a "silent leak." She suggests checking your water meter to check for leaks and look at the faucets, show- ers, toilets, and other locations for even small leaks. Fixing leaks and installing a few inexpensive water-saving devices in your home could save an estimated 20,000 gal- lons of water a year. Reducing water use by even 1,000 gallons a month can save a family an average $34.20 on their water/- A CRAPPIE FISHING DAY My daughter, Katherine, has really taken off in horse riding. She has been fortunate enough to have a great teacher and is able to ride a great pony. At 9, she is able to compete in about five classes in the cross-rail division. Currently she is in first place on one circuit and in second place on another circuit, and is signed up for a third circuit in Ocala. So, to say we go to a lot of horse shows is putting it mildly. At the last horse'show, J.T. and I decided to head to Wooten Park in Tavares, where the "CrappieMasters" had come to town. They are a bunch of crappie fisherman that fish tourneys all around the United States, similar to the BassMasters. CrappieMasters puts on a free kids' fishing rodeo, as long as you bring your own pole, they supply the bait and even free pizza when you're -done. The winner of each division was able to take home a new rod and reel combo, and there were lots of other door prizes for the kids. J.T. and I tried hard but couldn't get a bite. There were about 80 other people in the same situation as we were. I think only five participants caught fish. One boy, who won the 10- to 12-year-old division, revealed his secret bait to the crowd and got a roaring applause. This young man caught seven fish, six more than any of the other winners. When asked whether he used worms or minnows, he replied nei- ther. When asked to share what he used, he replied, "Dough balls." The announcer commented that the bread company owed him a sponsorship into next year's tournament because he just sold a whole lot of bread. Someone who didn't win cried out from the crowd, "So much for your big-money fancy baits!" J.T. was a great sport despite our lack of success and managed to have some fun. One thing that helped pass the time was watch- ing all the seaplanes land and take off over Lake Dora. Tavares has built a seaplane park where you can take a seaplane ride and eat at a local restaurant. Literally, the planes were 50 yards from where we were fishing. I heard more than one child seemingly teasingly say, "I think we are going to get hit and die." If you want more information on the seaplane rides, you can just google "Tavares seaplanes" or call the Chamber of Commerce for Tavares. So, after surviving seaplanes and no fish, we went to the play- ground and J.T. was able to meet up with a friend there and run till he couldn't run anymore. Then we skipped the free pizza, much to my surprise, and headed to the house for a home-cooked lunch. We spent the rest of the day wrestling and watching TV and waiting on the girls to come home from the horse show. Katherine once.again won Grand Champion for the day, and she had one proud mama, daddy and brother. According to the CrappieMasters website, there are actually fish in Lake Dora and the Harris Chain: "The state champions are Floridians George Parker and Darryl Cole. The team weighed in 9.73 lbs. on Day One. On Day Two they weighed in 10.87, for a two-day tbtal of 20.60 pounds on 14 fish and making them the 2011 Florida State'Champions. "The team stated they settled down after Day One, when they were in fifth place. They fished a ridge in about 14 feet of water, fishing 8-9 feet deep. They were spider rigging very slow out the front of the boat. They used pink jigs tipped with minnows. They won $4500 for their first-place finish," the website concluded. I guess it pays pretty good to go fishing, whether you win $4,500 or you get to spend some quality time with your son. Maybe J.T. and I will get a boat and compete with the big boys next year, and be able to pay for some of these horse shows! sewer bills. Gilliard will be holding meet- ings around the community to tell people about water conser- vation. For those who pledge to do what they can. a free water- saving kit is available, includ- ing a toilet water bank. yard meter. showerhead and aerate. If you can't make a meeting and are interested, drop by the Community Development Of- fice, Room 201, Courthouse Annex I. 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, or call 773-6349. SWFWMD WATER SAVING Whether it's desalination, reclaimed water, alternative water sources, rehydrating the aquifer, reservoirs, or storage and recovery, SWFWMD is working to conserve the area's water supply. Commissioner Grady John- son said one of his pet peeves is the canals draining into the ocean from the Everglades areas drained for development. Commissioner Minor Bryant noted that wasn't SWFWMD and it is doing good things. For instance, there is a project under way to clean up Lake Hancock, one of the most polluted lakes, and the headwater of the Peace River. SWFWMD is also working with CF Industries on a project to put three millions gallons a day back in the aquifer, Bryant said. Gilliard mentioned that the Tampa Bay desalination plant, one of the largest in the U.S., has a capacity for 25 million gallons a day. SWFWMD put $85 million toward that project. "You should take ownership of SWFWMD, your taxes help it, It gets over 50 percent of its money through property taxes, at about $1 per $1,000," Gil- liard said. 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. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee County Commis- sion agreed to be the good neighbor. Although expressing a few concerns on liability and possi- ble damages, the commission unanimously agreed to allow the use of the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center as a disaster shelter for surrounding commu- nities. It is not rated for wind or storm effects and would not be a hurricane shelter, but could be used when people have to be evacuated from their areas for flooding, forest fires, hazardous materials exposure, anything catastrophic which puts them out of their home areas for a while. "It would be used when the governor declares a state of emergency somewhere in the state and people there need to be removed from high impact areas," said Rich Shepard, director of emergency manage- ment, who presented the pro- gram along with Erin Craig, emergency services coordinator for the American Red Cross Manatee Chapter, which serves this area. In other action, the commis- sion: -approved a change order with Denco Construction Inc. for water and sewer service connections and septic tank decommissioning on homes in Wauchula Hills. Already ap- proved by the commission for negotiations, and with a condi- tion to use local plumbers wher- ever possible, the final contract is for a not-to-exceed $468, 560. -heard an update from Chairman Terry Atchley on commissioners attendance at the Florida Association of Counties in Tallahassee last week. With the help of the Small Counties Coalition of the Association, library funding; primary care reductions which exempted Hardee County Health Department from a $180,000 hit; state road depart- ment grant programs; and re- gional planning councils were spared some of the budget cuts larger counties received. "It helps that Rep. Denise Grimsley is chairman of the ap- propriations committee. We also met with the executive aide to Sen. J.D. Alexander and with Rep. Ben Albritton. All three understand Hardee County's needs and are favorable to its Requestss" said Atchley. "But there's still about 50 days left in this year's session so we need to stay alert and Hurricane Charley hit here. She and her staff also constantly complete a variety of grant applications which bring thou- sands of dollars to the county. I I'M SOMEONE YOU CATRUST! I-m VO TE GARY "CHOP" SMITH The Herald-Advocate (USPS 578-7SO) Thursday, April 7, 2011 FOR WAUCHULA CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT SEAT 5 I'm a life long Hardee County resident and local business owner who wants what's best for the City of Wauchula and its residents. I have NO personal agenda, other than doing what is right for the people. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Gary Smith for City Commission District Seat 5 4:7p w"l ~s ~~ '1 F :~a~;' work with the Small Counties Coalition. which represents us well." Commissioner Minor Bryant added. All the commissioners agreed it was a worthwhile expense to participate, and if the commis- sion didn't participate, it would be less likely to get the attention it does. -approved a proclamation of-April 10-16. 2011. as Public Safety Telecommunication Week, a time to honor the dis- patchers who provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, answering calls for po- lice, fire and emergency med- ical services and coordinating the appropriate public safety assistance as quickly as possi- ble. The Hardee County Sher- iff's Office presently have 13 dispatchers, led by supervisor Hilda Morgan. Commissioner Grady John- son commended them for being there "when life hangs in the balance. It's a tough job. My heart, thoughts and soul go out to them." -approved a proclamation of April as Donate Life Month, encouraging everyone to sign up for organ transplant. One donor with organ, eye and tis- sue donation can save or en- hance the lives of as many as 60 people. There are 890 people in west and southwest Florida awaiting an organ transplant. Registration can be through the driver license or at www.Do- nateLifeFlorida.org. -heard an update from Janet Gilliard, director of community development and general serv- ices, on the Hardest-Hit Fund program as redesigned by the governor's office. There are two key programs, Florida's Hard- est-Hit program and Unem- ployment Mortgage Assistance Program. As with other housing pro- grams administered by the local office, recipients come from Highlands, DeSoto and other counties to receive assistance and training under the Home- buyers Program because Har- dee, County-has four of five of its staff certified under the National Training Institute to teach both the basic and ad- vanced curriculum. They all completed the three-year train- ing under grants following the hurricane and took advantage of that opportunity. "It's a win-win for our com- munity. We get the funds for the other counties who don't have these programs," said Gilliard, whose assistance has been requested by other counties since Hardee was so successful in housing rehabilitation after The following permits were applied for or issued by the Hardee County Building De- partment during the week of March 28-April 1. Listings in- clude the name of the owner or contractor the address for the project, the type of work to be done, and the cost. involved. Only projects valued at $1,000 or more are listed. ISSUED Owner/builder, Fourth Ave- nue, renovations, $8,000. Owner/builder, Popash Road, ag barns, $6,000. Gustavo Velez, Chamberlain Boulevard, renovations, $2,100. Wynn Phillips, Seventh Ave- nue, alterations, $3,100. Rebecca Mays, SKP Way, renovations, $3,900. Alfred Nyman, Dena Circle, renovations, $11,098. Douglas Battey, Maxwell Drive, renovations, $3,200. Douglas Battey, Poplar Street, renovations, $3,000. Selvarajah Jeyatheva, Pal- metto Street, renovations, $2,800. Harold Howze, Feather Lane, renovations, $4,500. Owner/builder, Oak Street, roofing, $2,545. BUILDING BLOCKS The quality of your new home, addition, alteration or remodeling project will be determined by the quality of your contractor. Failure to get the necessary permits could result in fines, extra expenses incurred in correcting zoning and/or code violations, or even removal of the structure. If the cost of your project exceeds $2,500, a Notice of Commence- ment must be recorded with the Clerk of Courts. See your local building department for more information, or call 773-3236. If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting. -Benjamin Franklin 2B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 -Hardee Living COURTESY PHOTO Jason Carnley & Jaime Platt Platt/Carnley Wedding Plans Jaime Lynn Platt of Zolfo Springs has announced the plans for her upcoming mar- riage to Jason Allen Carnley of Zolfo Springs. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of John and Jan Platt of Zolfo Springs. The prospective groom is the son of Jeannie and Glenn Brown of Sebring and Raymond Carnley of Wauchula. The couple will exchange Ih marriage vows this Saturday in a private ceremony at Grass Valley Ranch in Zolfo Springs. Following the ceremony, a wedding reception will be held at the Joe L. Davis Barn, 198 Shackelford Road in Wauchula. The reception will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to the recep- tion. Your Child Will Learn to Read! Free Evaluation internationally Acclaimed Method . Children, Teens & Adults Rose Mitchell-Freeman AcademicAss rates leading Instruction Specialist Learning Centers" (863)773-6141 soc4:7c ,i 1 Well o Niftvp _2 J Robert Buckley's 501 I 0 IN M- Wednesday Musicale 2-Piano Program Set For Next Week Seven members of The The program will include Wednesday Musicale will par- two-piano pieces as well as ticipate in the club's annual all- piano solos. piano program entitled "Play During the business portion Me a Piano" next week. of the meeting. under the direc- Jeraldine Crews will be the tion of President Jill Southwell. program director for the 4 p.m. members will hear a report Wednesday event. It will be from the Nominating Commit- preceded by refreshments at tee. The chairman is Bess 3:30, hosted by Arden Rawls Stallings. Bay Ridge Distrct and Dale Mahnken. President; current Treasurer The meeting will be held at Claudette Kemen; and current the Wauchula Woman's Club Vice President Judye Mercer. building, 131 N. Seventh Ave. They will present a proposed Among those participating slate of officers for 2011-13. will be Dot Bell, Carol Myer, Members are encouraged to Louise Gantt, Judye Mercer, attend, and prospective mem- Joyce Maenpaa, Crews and bers are invited. For more infor- Rawls. Guest pianist will be mation, call 773-6899. or 773- Bruce Durrance. 3594.' Maranatha Baptist Church is holding a financial stewardship conference on April 10 on what the Bible says about living, giv- ing, saving and maintaining financial security. It will begin during the morning church and .will extend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The three-session conference will include a break for lunch. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch with them to the church at 2465 Oxendine Road, Zolfo Springs.. For questions .Qr. more information, call Pastor Josh Goodwin, at 863-832- 9292. Athens Baptist Church is holding its centennial celebra- tion on Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the Gulf State Quartet and a message by its Pastor, Rev. J.L. Howard. There will be a barbe- cue chicken and pulled pork dinner in the social hall after the morning service, followed by a Gospel Sing'with the Gulf State Quartet. The church family invites others to join them for this occasion. The church is at 6510 W. Bereah Road in the Bereah community. The deadline for Church News submissions is Thursday at 5 for the next edition. ONE PINK. NO BLUE James Hall and Elizabeth Darty, Zolfo Springs, a seven- pound, five-ounce daughter, Bethany Makayla Darty, born Feb. 28, 2011, at Florida Hospital, Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Roger Darty of Wauchula and Beverly Wills of Zolfo Springs. Maternal great-grandparents are Clarence "Duck" and Irma Darty of Ona. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Beckd Hall ofikcansas.. Birth announcements will be published free of charge within three months of the date of birth. A photo of the infant-as a newborn only-may be added at no cost. Any other photo of the baby will cost $15. Any fool can have a trophy wife. It takes a real man to have a trophy marriage. -Diane Sollee '6ust Stuff"' 133 E. Townsend St. Wauchula 832-5759 Tues. Fri. Sat. 10 am 5 pm 10 am 2 pm 1 Il I [ W"!~ I C[I]I Ic ['jI'fi1 I D I~ ANNUAL CAR WASH & BAKE SALE At Bowling Green Police Department 104 E. MAIN ST BOWLING GREEN COURTESY PHOTO Pete Barone & Jackie Winkles Jackie Winkles & Pete Barone Are Engaged David Winkles of Lakeland tina Laredo in Jacksonville. and LaVonne Berglund of The prospective groom is a Adrian, Minn., announce the 2000 graduate of Hardee Senior engagement of their daughter, High School, and a 2009 gradu- Jacqueline Winkles of St. ate of Northwest Florida State Augustine, to Peter Barone of College. He is attending Troy St. Augustine, the son of University and is a civilian Richard and Terry Barone of employee with the Department Bowling Green. of the Army. He is a staff ser- The bride-elect is a graduate geant in the U.S. Army Reserve. of Southwest Star Concept Plans are being made for a High School in Okabena, Minn. Friday, May 20, wedding at She attended the University of Christ Our Savior Evangelical South Florida, and is currently Lutheran Church in St. employed as manager of Can- Augustine. VOTE PAM BELFLOWER for SCity Commission, Di~trit Seat 7 Political advertisement paid for and approved by Pam Belflower for City Commission. 4:7p -;N, 1 JAMEs LEVI TAYLOR HAPPY 7" BIRTHDAY To OuR DARLING LEVI. WE LOVE You! GAMA BARBARA & AUNT MILDRED I Don't Go To First Christian Church This Sunday! (Local Church Shuts Down Sunday Service for the 4th Time to Serve the Community) The Church has left the build- ing! And on April 10th, its community will be glad they did. First Christian Church is putting its faith into action once again by suspending its regular Sunday service to practice very purposeful acts of kindness throughout the community. First Christian's congregation will be joining together to paint, clean, pray, remodel, visit the sick and elderly, feed the homeless, assist widows and the under-resourced as well as clean & beautify schools and monuments. They will also be thanking many of our community heroes such as our firefighters, police offi- cers and hospital staff,by pro- viding them with wonderful meals. A total of 33 different projects will be completed during their normal service time! When asked about the up- coming day of service, Sr. Pastor, Darin Canary stated, "We're excited about how our congregation has rallied to support this special day of service to our community. Even though this is a one-day project that has become an annual event for our church, our goal is that we will serve our community and the under- resource everyday. We don't want to just go.to church.. we want to BE the church. We ate called by Christ to serve oth- ers and reach out to those who are hurting or need a helping hand. Our mission statement is simple: SEEK-GROW-GO. That's what we are all about! This is part of our GOING! It's time we stop warming pews and start putting our hands and feet where our mouth is. We think this annu- al "Faith In Action" day is a great way to do that and we can't wait to see what God will do through our willing- ness to serve instead of being served on April 10th. Our long-term goal is that other churches in our community will serve alongside us and make this a day that the "church" shows' the world what Jesus looks like with skin on." If you would like to join First I Christian in their efforts to serve, you can call the church office at 773-9243 and sign up for a service project that. you are willing to be a part of. If you are unable to join them for one of their projects, they would like to ask that you commit to pray for them as they serve in our community. PAID ADVERTISEMENT soc4:7c ISN'T IT NIFTY? JOE TURNED 50! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE, YOUR FAMILY SCOTT LANG Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Scott Lang for City Commission District Seat 4 4:7p w I April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3B Greetings from Fort Green! The rain was awesome; we received 2.6 inches. April is usually a dry month. I don't know where the saying "April showers bring May flowers" came from, but I have heard it all my life! Our sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family of Cassidy Knight. Her mother, Shelia, worked for Dr. Palmer when I did and then when he retired she worked with my daughter, Avie, at the school. I did not know her daddy but know he is grieving also. My mama always said it was worse to lose your child than any other relative. Our sympathy is also extend- ed to the family of Joe Grims- ley. While I did not know him, his son, Jerry, played with Lee Chancey's band. Lee is my neighbor and lives in Fort Green. Essie Deer's brother is much better. She said he had a turn around and was able to sit up and feed himself. Only the Lord knows when any of us will join Him. We are thankful for pray- ers and the fact that he has improved. Essie is sick with this "coughing mess" that seems to continue to make the rounds. The pollen should be gone with all the rain, but there is some- thing in the air! Wynell Davis is scheduled for back surgery this Thursday in Winter Haven. Please pray for these. Sam and Arden Rawls and Sherman and I drove up to Waldo last Wednesday for the gospel music held every spring and fall. Earl and Mary Bar- geron joined us Thursday morn- ing and then Greg and Shuree Rawls and Julius and Elaine Owens arrived Friday after- noon. We all had a good time together and enjoyed the differ- ent groups that were doing the singing. Brother Randy Perry present- ed the chapel service on Friday and Saturday mornings, and anyone who has ever heard him knows he is one dynamic speaker. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, Mary, on the homegoing of her father last week. He lived in Arcadia. You always meet people at the different sings. This time I met a lady from Fort Meade, who said her mother had passed away but owned Nell's Fashion for many a year in Fort Meade. She asked me if I knew Kath- erine Shaw and, of course, I did, and told her I knew the chil- dren, Arlene and Roy. I even knew Roy's wife and children, and she was very pleased and wanted Katherine to know she was alive and well! Normally Daisy and Joe Collins attend the sing but his cancer was too bad and he went to the hospital instead. He is back home but needs our prayers. The Fort Green RA boys will have a campout at Hardee Lakes this Friday. Supper and breakfast are provided, and sev- eral activities plus a Bible study are planned. It will begin early Friday afternoon and end Sat- urday morning at 10. Also on Friday night, the Heartland Choral is presenting a program at First Christian Church. Some of the Fort Green residents are singing in this program. There will be a work day at the Methodist Cemetery on Sat- urday, April 16. Even though this seems a long way off, it will be here before we know it. Please plan to attend and bring your rakes, Weedeaters, trailers, chainsaws, etc. Sherman will try to put out herbicide this week, so it will be plain what needs to be done. The GA girls always make Easter baskets and then auction them off, and the money goes to help support the North Ameri- can Missions. The auction will begin immediately after supper on Wednesday, April 20. Please make plans to attend, even if you don't normally come to Wednesday night services! There will be an Easter egg hunt at Fort Green on April 23 at 10 a.m. I had a very interesting e-mail saying that we all need to buy products made in the USA from March 30 to April 30 and see what a difference it will make. You can check the origin on Ihis 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 The first school in the county to close will be the rural house of learning in Popash, which closes on April 17. The schools in Zolfo Springs, Lemon Grove, Bowling Green, Gardner and Castalia will close on April 24. The Wauchula grammar school and county high school will close on April 25 and the Oak Grove school will close April 28. At the amateur musical pro- gram held at the city auditorium on Friday under the auspices of the local chapter of the Eastern Star, Master Thomas McEwen won the $15 first prize donated by Sen. H.G. MurphyMcEwen displayed rare talent as a singer, holding the audience spell- bound during his time. An unusual incident occurred here on Friday night when local lights dimmed and went out at 8:47 p.m., just 30 seconds before Bruno Richard Haupt- mann was pronounced dead at the New Jersey prison where he was electrocuted for the kid- nap/murder of the Charles A. Lindbergh child. The time was recorded when the electric clock at a local drug store stopped. A pointer on a regula- tor at the municipal light plant got stuck, causing the outage. At Page's Market this week, sugar-cured ham is just 25 cents for two slices. Oil sausage is 25 cents a pound and red smoked sausage is two pounds for 25 cents. Dill pickles are three for 10 cents. 50 YEARS AGO cans or fresh fruit and vegetable labels. Please pray for one another, our nation and the military. the 1960 audit report for the city of Wauchula shows that not only is this city financially embarrassed, but the ink got redder last year. The city entered 1959 with a book deficit of $111,273, including unretired bonds. It ended the year Dec. 31, with a deficit of $229,893. A major portion of the deficit can be attributed to Hurricane Donna. Remedial action on State Road 64A east of Wauchula was promised if State Road Board officials agree with the situation described in a letter by Sheriff Odell Carlton, who had said the poor condition of the road and its rough surface is a hazard to motorists. He said it was the cause of several wrecks and warned of the danger of more accidents unless it is repaired. He recommended lowering the speed limit until that is done. The Hardee County School Board approved continuing contracts for four Hardee County teachers. Sam Lastin- ger, Donald Cowart, James McGonigal and Robert Cook were unanimously approved provided certification for each is in order. Appointed to the senior high school were Rudy Bretherick, Alma Lee Jones, Ronelle Jones, Kay McDonald, Dwight Fay, Leon Sharp and Jack Strucher. Spot ads this week include the new compact office electric typewriter, replacement of cords on electrical appliances, dry cleaning, free muffler inspections, auto and furniture upholstery and farm machinery repairs. 25 YEARS AGO Schools Superintendent Peg- gy Shackelford on Tuesday pre- sented administrative staff rec- ommendations to the Hardee Fort Green News By Rilla Cooper 773-6710 wayBak he County School Board. Notice- ably absent from the list is Hardee Senior High School's principal, H.C. "Pat" Patterson, who announced his retirement weeks ago. Other principals continuing are Monda Farmer, John Masterson. David Durast- anti, Betty Harrison, Lee Burns and Frank Gibbs. The Hardee County Planning & Zoning Board gave approval Thursday night for a new recre- ational vehicle park in Bowling Green, despite opposition. Local attorney Marcus Ezelle appeared in behalf of Joe L. Davis Real Estate to present the proposal for Pioneer Creek RV Park. Mack Bryan, Bowling Green's superintendent of pub- lic works, said the new park will help bring revenue to the city because the city sewer system was only operating at 60 percent. The First Christian Church will present "The Living Bible" Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Thirty-minute tours will begin every four minutes to view the 16 biblical scenes with about 100 young people partici- pating. Pastor Clyde George and youth pastor Mike Graham expect about 1,200 visitors to see- and hear from the eight sound systems and sets, which give authentic scenes, hear the rain and smell the animals in Noah's Ark and "hell is hot." The Hardee County Library named its new board and pre- pared for its move to the loca- tion in the former Colony Square Mall purchased by the county. The present library property was donated by Hor- tense J. Ausley in 1949, along with the funds to construct the library. Diana Youmans acted as city librarian and kept the doors open for 12 years, until the county took over. Named to the current Friends of the Library Board are Pam Lovette, Linda Stannage, Linda Smith and Sylvia Barrows. Ervin Mapp is the librarian. 10 YEARS AGO A public hearing, approved on a 3-2 vote, will give the pub- lic the opportunity to voice its opinion on whether to grant a tax abatement to Vandolah Power Co. Commission Chair- man Bill Lambert, who first opposed it, suggested a five per- cent abatement for five years. Voting with him were commis- sioners Milton Lanier and Nick Timmerman. Oppos-ing it were commissioners Gordon Norris and Walter Olliff, who said other than taxes it would not benefit the county, it was a. wholesale distributor and would not help local citizens. F.L. Revell Inc. celebrated its 75th anniversary recently. The company, at 111 E. Main St., Wauchula, was opened in 1926 by Fairel L. Revell as an insur- ance and real estate company. In 1936, he established the Hardee County Abstract Co., and in 1946 went into partner- ship on it with George Gillette and later Glen Slaughter. He opened and operated Florida Fence Post Co. in Ona. Wilson Lee Revell operated the insur- ance and abstract companies until 1984. F.L. Revell Insurance is operated today by EL. Revell Jr. and his wife, Oneita. Wauchula is hosting the world's largest rotorcraft gath- ering this week at Wauchula Municipal Airport. Local resi- dents are encouraged to drop by and visit. Wanda Gunn of The Ivy Room in downtown Wauch- ula has set up a large tent where full meals will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bill Clem of Colorado set a world record here in 1988. Local vehicle sales include a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier for $9,459, a 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe for $14,981, a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Laredo for $22,962 and a 2001 Chevrolet S10 pick- up for $10,888. 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.) 4B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 SENIOR OLYMPICS (^ e:W 46* COURTESY PHOTO Avion Palms recently held its fourth annual Senior Olympics, with such contests as a beanbag toss, bocce ball, darts, golf, hillbilly golf, horseshoes, eight-ball pool, ping- pong, shuffleboard and a washer toss. The Gold Medal winners (top) are (from front left) Jean Kaki, Alva Parker, Sandy Tremblay, Tonya Campbell, Darlene Gemind, Marilyn Owens, Glorida Carter and Isabell Taylor; (second row) Dave Meyers, Gene Brum- baugh, Billie Bruce, Rick Guager and Billie Carlyle; and (back row) Jim Hackler and Jack Yost. Silver Medal winners (middle photo, from front left) are Rick Gauger, Chuck Isom, Ann Werner, Ruth Hubbard, Nancy Hackler, Jackie Gauger, Sandy Tremblay, Darlene Gemind and Brenda Wells; (middle) JoAnn Whistler, Dee McNew, Dave Meyers, Gene Brumbaugh, Dave DeYoung, Al Reynen and Clair Souter; (in back) Jim Hackler and Larry Walton. Bronze Medal winners (bottom photo) are (front row, from left) Bill Werner, Howard Hubbard, Marlene Isom, Dee McNew, Gene Brumbaugh, Angela Yost, Dave DeYoung, Darlene Gemind, Jack Austin, Jim Taylor, Isabell Taylor, Michel Tremblay and Lathene Camp; (back row) Billie Bruce. PORCINE PROMISE ili- __.r-_ RnAdol ca] 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873H SUPER MATT QNI Large Washers & Dryers Up To 125 lbs. Washers SPECIAL ESPECIAL MONDA Y-FRIDA Y 6AM-6PM 50% OFF NORMAL/NORMALENTE $250 DOUBLE/DOBLE $400 MAX/MAXI $600 LARGE/GRANDE 700 SUPER/GRANDE SPECIAL/ESPECIAL $125 $200 $300 $350 Hwy 17 South Across from Nicholas Restaurant PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Pastor Stephen Darley of New Zion Baptist Church makes good on a promise to his congregation as he stoops to kiss a pig on Sunday. The piggy pucker was all part of'a challenge to church goers to get 50 souls into Sunday School classes. The church met its goal and Darley kept his promise, much to the amusement of the faithful. The swiney smooch followed the morning service, which featured a revival and guest speaker the Rev. Rick Giles of Frostproof. The church's revival continues through this Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The blue-footed booby is so called because it lands on shops and often lets itself get caught. "Booby" comes from "bobo," Spanish for "stupid." In 1995, students at Savannah College of Art and Design in Tybee Island, Ga., com- pleted a 76,726-square-foot painting of Elvis Presley. ATTENTION SENIORS QUALITY AFFORDABLE PRINTING FOR A LL )YOUR GR4ADU.TIoN SUPPLIES PACKAGE #1 PACKAGE #2 PACKAGE #3 25 INVITATIONS 25 INVITATIONS 25 INVITATIONS with Envelopes with Envelopes with Envelopes 25 THANK YOU CARDS 25 NAME CARDS. with Envelopes 25 NAME CARDS TAX TAX TAX S55" 45'T 035" Don't you think it's interesting that the Bible account of the first complete week had 7 days?.And after all of the time that has past since that first week, there is still 7 days in a week? With the amazing power of the One that made our eyes able to see this page and a brain to understand its contents, we can be sure that the same seventh day that was blessed and set apart for holy use is still the same after all this time. We can also easily see from the scrip- tures that it is just as much a part of Creation as are the colorful birds of the fifth day and the intricate flowers of the third. (Genesis 2:3) Remember That which our Creator did was not done without a reason for this particular day has a blessing attached like no other and that which Jesus has blessed, no one can remove or reverse. (Numbers 23:20, Mark 2:27, Luke 4:16) Your are invited to fellowship and worship Jesus on His specially appointed day this Saturday, 9:30 am, 205 South 11th Ave., Wauchula, Fla. You may also write to the address below for prayer and more information on this and other Bible topics. Bible Studies *P.O. Box 2385 Wauchula, FL 33873 soc4:7p April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 5B JV Beats Southeast By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate t's been an odd two weeks for the Hardee Junior Varsity Wild- cat baseball team. During Spring Break, they lost on Monday at Avon Park and went to Lake Placid on Tuesday to get a forfeit win in the 10th inning. In last week's only game around the rain- drops, the junior 'Cats won 7-2 over Southeast. This week, Hardee hosted Avon Park on Tuesday, Mul- berry today (Thursday) and Southeast tomorrow. The first two home games are at 6 p.m. and Friday's is a double-header with the JVs playing at 4:30 p.m. The JV season ends with a pair of road games next week, at Mulberry on April 13 and Avon Park on April 15. At Avon Park on March 21, Hardee opened the scoring in the first inning. Jacob Bolin drew a walk, went to third on an error on a Kris Johnson hit. And came home on an error on a Vince Grimsley hit. The junior Red Devils in front with a trio of tallies in the home half of the third. On a couple walks, a double and a single. Another Avon Park score came in the bottom of the fourth when back-to-back hits brought a runner racing home. Hardee narrowed the score to 4-3 with a pair of runs in the fifth inning. Justin Forrester singled but was cut down on a Ramiro Briones fielder's choice. Jacob Altman and Armando Alamia each singled. Briones and Altman scrambled home. Avon Park got its final tally ) and the 5-3 win with a run in the home half of the sixth on a dropped third strike and error, compounded by another error on the next batter's hit, allow- ing the first runner to cross home plate. The March 22 game at Lake Placid was a marathon of en- durance. Garrett Albritton went the distance for the junior Wildcats. throwing 105 pitches, in the 10-inning game, which ended in a 2-2 tie, when Lake Placid called it quits and forfeit- ed the game. After Hardee left a pair of runners stranded in the opening inning, the junior Green Drag- ons put a pair of runs on the board on three consecutive Wildcat errors. The 'Cats set- tled down and played good ball after getting that out of their systems. Hardee picked up a run in the third inning when Altman sin- gled and Johnson doubled him home. Another Wildcat run in the fourth inning knotted the score at 2-0. Alamia doubled and raced home on an error on a Briones hit. The game rocked along, prac- tically three up, three down in most innings. When Lake Placid was unable to score in the bottom of the 10th, they elected to discontinue the game, conceding it to Hardee. Games against Frostproof and Fort Meade last week were cancelled by the weather. On Friday, Hardee went to Brad- enton Southeast and came home the 7-2 winner. Again, the opposition scored first. Southeast put. up one run on a hit and error in the first inning and added another in the is on its way & Jellybeans isthe Sfun place to shop for all your favorite children! Enter Our GUE THE JELLYBEAN CONTEST & WIN A DELUXE EMATER BASKET Full Of Goodies Valued at $150, Ono entry w/each purchase. a ch;ldren'0 boutique 106 N. Oth de Wauchu (863) 767-0017 www.shopjollyboans.com MonFri 9.30-5:30 taurdau 930-1:30 a II soc4:7c 7-2 second frame on an error and infield hit. Hardee got going in the top of the third. Johnson was hit by a pitch, went to second on a balk and third on a wild pitch. A Luke Palmer hit to left field brought Johnson home. Palmer went to second on a wild pitch and ran home on an Albrirton hit. It was 2-2. The Wildcats went in front in the fourth inning with another pair of scores. Altman started it with a singled to left and Johnson followed with a double to deep left. When Palmer dou- bled, it made the second score of the inning and a 4-2 lead. The junior 'Cats completed their scoring with a trio of tal- lies in the fifth inning. Alamia and Altman both singled and advanced on a balk. Tyler He- wett drew a walk. A sacrifice by Palmer and hit by Luke Winter kept runners moving, with the first three crossing home plate for the 7-2 win. "Overall. we weathered Spring Break. We weren't focused on Monday but got focused by Tuesday at Lake Placid, then did pretty well at Southeast. Our pitching is good, our batting is good, and we have flashes of good fielding with errors mixed in. We're coming along," said Head Coach John Sharp. 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CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales J Calvin McLeod's SERVICE WITH A SMILE 863-233-2002 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS VETERANS DISABLED PERSONS Free Estimates Licensed and Insured 0. 4-C Costructon, LL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m ^^w~ Handyman Concrete Free Estimates Licensed & Insured CBC1256749 Remodels Additions David Cole 863-214-1471 ******************** SPRING SERVICE SPECIALS * SALL Riding Mowers (including commercial) t $35 plus parts * Walk Behind Mowers $10 plus parts 2-cle oil $25-case 12-8oz. bottles FAST Er FRIENDLY SERVICE * 22 Years of Experience Locally Owned & Operated *, S773-4400 -=m * 829 Bostick Rd. Bowling Green *t RRoad Runs beside Torrey Oak Golf Course cl4:7c - * ********* ******** AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 7pm OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9am-6pm NEW & USED MERCHANDISE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! License#AB2266 cl4:7nc AE324 Locally Owned And Operated Since 2005 A Full Service Provider- Commercial, Residential and Industrial IVy Florida Landscape Services Inc / aM Sr L a Sev M intai nig BeuiflL an Classifieds 35 ROLLS HERMOTHIS HAY $25 a roll, make offer for all, delivery available. 245-1903. 3:24-4:21 p NEED YOUR HELP! Young cattle- man needing 10+ acres pasture to graze cattle for your ag exemp- tions. Will maintain fences/bush hog when necessary. 863-494- 5991. 3:17-4:14p DIESEL INJECTION repairs, pumps, turbo, injectors, can remove and Install. 863-381-0538. 1:27;8:18p L. DICKS INC. is now purchasing citrus fruit for the 2010/11 season and beyond. Call Mark Manuel @ 781-0384. 7:8tfc CASH NOW! Crooms Used Cars and Salvage picks up your junk cars and pays top dollar. Call to discuss any type of vehicle. 863- 781-3767. 3:3tfc 01 RANGER $3,250 cash 781- 1062. 4:7c 2005 CHEVY 1-Ton 4 x 4 Duramax Diesel, 12 ft. flatbed, well-main- tained, $14,000. 863-832-2084. 4:7p 04 CHEVY Silverado $6,000 OBO. 781-1062. 4:7c 03 SS MONTE CARLO $6,000 OBO. 781-1062. 4:7c 2002 FORD F150, 4WD, 4.6 liter, auto, air, AM/FM disc, bedliner, tool box, $4,800, 585-531-6324. 4:7c MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE needed immediately for The Hardee YMCA. High school diplo- ma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 16 and works well under direct supervision. Prior customer service experience pre- ferred. Positive attitude required! Please apply in person 610 W. Orange St. Wauchula between 8am-2pm M-F. No phone calls please. EO/AA Employer. 4:7c BILINGUAL SITE MANAGER for a 40 unit affordable rental commu- nity. Must be computer literate. Experience in light bookkeeping and basic office equipment bene- ficial. HUD housing program experience preferred. Send resume to: Azalea Apts. PO. Box 10293, Clearwater, FL 33757 Fax (727) 447-2252 or Email: bschwartz@southwind.us.com. Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer 4:7,14c BiMUflALl S EW-I MANAGER for a 57 unit affordable rental commu- nity. Must be computer literate. Experience in light bookkeeping and basic office equipment bene- ficial, along with any property management experience. Send resume to: The Palms, PO. Box 10293, Clearwater, FL 33757 Fax (727) 447-2252 or Email: bschwartz@southwind.us.com. Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer 3:31-4:14c WANTED RELIABLE PERSON, non-smoker, non-drinker to do housework full-time. Good pay, 3 private rooms, boarding avail- able. Background check required. 863-368-1457. 4:7p MIHiSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Non-profit organization seeking dedicated, responsible team pro- fessional to assist In providing services to the elderly. Computer and strong Interpersonal skills required. Management or medical experience helpful. Fax resume to 863-773-5795. 4:7c PROGRAM COORDINATOR full time for local ministry. Must be experienced with Microsoft pro- grams and able to multi-task. Send resume to Executive Director PO Box 422 Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:7.14c MAKE OFFER! MUST SELL! 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath, new kitchen and appliances, large laundry room, huge family room w/fireplace, 2 utility/storage rooms, 3 car cov- ered carport. Good family neigh- borhood. $110,000 OBO. 863-832- 2084. Located Riverview subdivi- sion. 4:7-5:5p 3/2 ON 5 ACRES. 1104 N. Hollandtown Road. $190,000. 863-245-9582. 10:14-5:26p jr 863-397-9840 354 Bostick Road Bowling Green. FL A .._ .- -- www.gatorheatingandair.com Gator Heating-Air Mold Inspections LLC HELP WANTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS Full Time $22,36000 The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for full time Telecommunication Specialists. You must be at least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug test and work shifts. Applications may be obtained and returned by 4 p.m., April 15, 2011, at the Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL. If other arrangements are necessary, call 863-773-0304 ext. 211. EOE c14:7,14c Ldial's Itowise ThrIr store ,O Furniture Home Decor Crystal NOW bi China Quality Merchandise OP/ Mon. Sat. 9 am 4 pm 773-3034 102 Carlton Street (Directly Behind Heaven Sent) 9 even 5nf Cleaning service Now offered by Sherry White Ministries Carports Garages Homes Lawns 773-0523 245-1184 STHE PALMS Available for Immediate Occupancy $99 Move In Special through April 30th *Plus $1200 FREE RENT* (*One year lease @$100/mo reduction) Spacious 2, 3 & 4 BR Garden Apts. Open, quiet country setting. Close to Sheriff's Station on Martin Luther King Jr Ave and La Playa Drive. Award winning Professional Bi-lingual Management Staff. Affordable Rents 701 La Playa Drive, Wauchula Rental Office Hours Mon Fri 1:00 5:00 PM After hours by appointment f (863) 773-3809, TDD 800-955-8771 h. .- Equal Opportunity Employer and Providerc14:7 28c W. B. Olliff, Jr., Tree Surgeon, Inc. 773-4478 Free Estimates Insured 30+ years experience Scl10:2tfc $500 OFF any Vehicle with Coupon Must Bring Coupon Monday Thursday Friday & Saturday 10 am to 7 pm 10 am to 7:30 pm Wauchula Wauchula Hills (acro ssfrom Com. of First Natlonal ala L J Bank) a lrEA Re.,a- 0 "7736667 Billy Hill1 773-6667 Maria Owner Ruby 773-20114 CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY! You may qualify to receive a grant for down payment assistance on your new home. Call Trey Flemer for a free price quote at 863-832-2102 Visit us at: www.myfloridalandscapes.com c14 7 21 Beautiful native Florida! Secluded 5+ ac of wooded land has deeded access to Peace River! Canoe, camp, fossil hunt, relax! $90,000! Charming and priced to sell! 2BR/1BA 1060 SF home w/lots of updates: new A/C, insulation, carpeting, wiring. Den can be 3rd BR. $89,900! Make an offer! PRICE REDUCED! 38.5 ac on the Peace River w/lots of beauti- ful oaks, pines and palmettos! Pole barn & 2BR/2BA MH. $499,500! PRICE REDUCED! Pack your overnight bags & head to this peaceful retreat! 5 ac fenced w/lots of oaks, pond, creek, 12'x20' shed. $59,000! 40 acs farmland, 8" well, paved rd frontage, near Wauchula. $360,000! High & dry pastureland! 10 ac improved, fenced land on pri- vate rd is attractive homesite, or perfect for cattle/horses! $120,000! 20- acs zoned industrial on Hwy 17. $475,000! Roomy 4BR/2BA CB home in Wauchula on corner lot! Remo- deled bath, solid surface kitchen countertops, large screened porch, new carport! $158,000! Ideal for farming! 21.86 ac pasture is fenced, has well, close to town. $186,500! Imagine your new home in the perfect setting! Beautiful 31 ac pasture in Ona. Fenced & adorned w/oak & pine trees. $230,000! Great size for beginning citrus owner! 10 ac Valencia grove w/two 4" wells, pump, micro-jet irrigation, drain tile $95,000! 5 acs fenced on Mel Smith Rd zoned Agriculture. $45,000! Escape the gridlock! One-room rustic cabin sits on 22 ac fenced pastureland- w/estab- lished oaks, 4" well, 2 barns, private rd! $175,000! 333 ac ranch has pasture, irri- gation system, 12" well, 3BR/3BA two-story home, 3,000 ft landing strip. $1,498,500! 34 ac fenced pastureland on private, graded rd in Zolfo Springs, Two wells, Greenbelt qualified. $238,000! - 1". -1 REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS KENNY SANDERS- 781-0153 SANDY LARRISON.- 832-0130 KAREN O'NEAL-. 781-7633 MONICA REAS..781-0888 DAVID ROYAL..........7.81-3490 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHIrLA, FL 33873 4:7 The April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 7B Classifieds TWO STORY CEDAR HOUSE and ten acres, large oak trees. Price negotiable. Call for appointment. 258 South Hollandtown Rd. Wauchula, FL 33873. 863-773- 5754, 863-245-9525. 4:7p 2BR, 2 BATH, New carpet & sid- ing, large living room, enclosed laundry room $68,000. 773-5054. 3:3tfc I I MALE .DONKEY 3 yrs. old, lives with other farm animals, $250. 863-448-3060. 4:7p 2 LOTS, BOWLING GREEN Cemetery, 334-585-0059. 3:17-4:7p BUYING GOLD & SILVER COINS, US paper money, scrap gold and silver. Do not sell to hotel buyers. They buy for melt value. Do not send scrap gold in the mail. You get stung. Buying and selling 40 years. Capt. Ed 904-222-4607. 1:6tfc DESOTO COUNTY OWNER FINANCING www.landcallnow.com 1-941-778-7980/7565 NASCAR MAGAZINES from 1994 to present. Big E Tribute Mags/Books. Computer, printer, desk, circuit breaker. All paper work $150. 773-4801. 3:31-4:28p PERSONAL PROPERTY of Wayne Baucom, Elena Villarreal, Brianna Owens, Lynn Roberts, Sherry Patton, Debra Morris, Lori Molina, Estella Villarreal, Don Hunt, Barbara Rupart, Katrina Daniels will be sold by warehouseman's lien at B&J Self-Storage, 667 South 5th Ave. In Wauchula, FL at 11:00 am April 18, 2011. 3:31;4:7p PERSONAL PROPERTY of John Thompkins, Chiquita Robinson, Steve Malone, Angel Zamarripe, Ciana Elmeas, Labor Gunn, D.W. Tatis, Arron Lanier, Felix Hernandez, Wally Gray will be sold by warehouseman's lien at Bowling Green Storage 5018 North Hwy. 17, Bowling Green, Florida, April 18, 2011 at 9:00 am. S3:31-4:7 FEMALE CHIHUAHUA, 2 mons. old, light brown, $125, 407-929- 6491. 3:31;4:7c 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 -i GILLIARD '1a FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Rock Sand Shell Pond Digging Ditch Cleaning Lamar Gilliard Zolfo Springs Home: (863) 735-0490 cis:2tc Mobile: (941) 456-6507 Degoto Applianeo Repair Established Since AgI7_ SALES SERVICE 863-773-3573 Fax 863-773-0521 108 Carlton Street desotoapppliance@earthlink.net Wauchula, FL 33873 TIE BetTieStr' nTon e New Tires Free Mount Include & Balance Brand Name Tires! Semi & Trailer Tires BIG SALE ON RLL TIRES. 773-0777 773-0727 116 REA Rd., Wauchula VISA (across from Billy Ayers A.. Wal-Mart) Tire Technician cl4:7c 0 ADOPT A PET! If you have osta 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 FLORIDA SWEET & STRAWBER- RY sweet onions, last week, 10 for $3, 20 for $5. Free onion casserole recipe. Available now, open every day. 7:30-6:00, 2949 Center Hill Road, Bowling Green, (Hwy 62,.4.5 miles west of US 17, 863-223-5561. __ 3:31p AVION PALMS RV Lot park model ready, landscaped, sprinklers, shed, water softener, $35,500. 330-631-1186 or 330-631-8202. 3:31-4:28p COUNTRY 3 BR, 1 B, central air and heat, very spacious, close to town, 863-735-2626. 4:7c WAUCHULA, 2 BR, 1 B, central air and heat, carport, utility room, very nice. 863-735-2626. 4:7c 2 BR 2 BATH, Large living room, kitchen, dinette, $650 month, security deposit required. 773- 5054. Water softener required. 3:3tfc MOVE-IN TODAY * MOBILE HOMES 1 bed $300 mo.; 2 bed $350 mo-up; 3 bed - $450 mo. up. Close to schools & hospital, no pets, $200 deposit. Se habla espanol 863-698-4910 or 698-4908. 8:20tfc II Retail GENERAL MANAGER Hess Corporation, a Fortune 55 energy company, has a General Manager opportunity available in our Wauchula, FL location. This position is responsible for the successful operation of a high vol- ume Hess gasoline station and/or Hess Express convenience store which may include multiple quick- serve restaurants. While maintain- ing compliance with the Hess cus- tomer service policy, the candidate will recruit, hire, train, and manage performance and development of all personnel and maximize sales and profits through effective marketing, merchandising, vendor relations, and selling techniques. Must be able to effectively manage cash, inventory, and expenses, analyze P&L statements, and take appropri- ate action to maximize the profits of the assigned site/store. Will also ensure the site image is consistent in compliance with our uncompro- mising operating standards and cor- porate, environmental and safety policies and procedures. At Hess, General Managers are truly respon- sible for all aspects of their busi- ness. In addition to our friendly, fast- paced atmosphere, we offer com- petitive starting pay, immediate ben- efits, which may include medical, 401K and a pension, paid training, educational assistance and many opportunities for career advance- ment. Candidates are invited to fax or e-mail their resumes. Apply online at www.hess.com/careers Equal Opportunity Employer 4:7 4/3 3 ACRES on Cracker Lane S900 month plus insurance. Rent to own possible, owner financing available 863-781-7881. 3:31-4:28p 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT R. Kazen Road $400 monthly, S200 deposit. No pets. 417-867-3234. 4:7c 3/1 1/2 CB HOME, CHA, fenced yard. 1st and last. 781-0982. 4:7-5:5p 1 & 2 BR Apartments. 863-245- 1545. 4:7,14p COUNTRY HOME 4/2 end of dead end road, quiet, newly remod- eled, 1st, last, security, $650 monthly, $400 security. 863-735- 0589. No inside pets. 4:7p DUPLEX IN ZOLFO SPRINGS, close to school, 4 BR, 2 BA first and last months rent $700/month, plus security deposit. Call (863) 781-4529 for Info. 3:31tfc NICE CLEAN 2 BR 1 bath house. Central AC/Heat, new carpet and a walk-in closet, washer & dryer hook-up. $150 per week or $600 per month, damage deposit and reference required. 773-9793 or 863-832-0676. 4:7p ATTENTION! The Federal Fair Housing Act Prohibits advertising any preference or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make such a preference or limita- tion. Familial status includes chil- dren under 18 living with parents or guardians and pregnant women. tfc-dh OFFICE FOR RENT-close to courthouse and city center, plenty of parking. Call 773-4800 for information or to view property. 3:17-4:7c FT. GREEN GRASS CHOPPERS, lawn care, pressure washing, insured. 863-781-0902 or 863- 781-0900. 4:7-5:5p LAWN AND SMALL PASTURE maintenance and fertilizing. Brian 941-391-1277. 4:7-5:5p ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION additions, screen rooms, car- ports, glass rooms, pool enclo- sures, rescreening, decks, con- crete. Harold Howze Construction 735-1158. RR0050181. 3:17-5:19p VICKER'S LAWN CARE. Free esti- mates. No job to big/small. 863- 448-7491. 3:31-5:1 p NEW ALCOHOLICS ANONY- MOUS meeting in Hardee County. Thursday 7 p.m., 131 South 8th Avenue, Wauchula. For more info call LeAnne at 863-214-8430 or Bill 239-821-4184. 9:2dhtfc OVERCOME MEETINGS (Gillespie) have been moved to the Women's Club on Wednesday nights, 7 pm. Come and see! Kenny Sanders is the facilitatory. More information call 773-5717. 6:10tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday nights 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., Wau- chula. 12:6tfcdh IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- lem? Call Alcoholics Anonymous In Hardee County at 781-6414. Several weekly meetings. dh *** NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete well, sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-relat- ed service to carry the contrac- tor's license number. tfc-dh JIM SEE REALTY, INC. 206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 Office (863)773-0060 Evening (863)773-4774 www.jimseerealty.com F James V. See, Jr., Broker * Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home recently remodeled including in-ground pool. Located on a dead end street in a great neighborhood. REDUCED TO $205,000! REDUCED!!! Great 5 acre tract fenced and ready to build on! $20,000 Nice lot in Torrey community with frontage on Hole Number 6 of Torrey Oaks Golf Course. Lot $14,900 Owner will build to suit for just $159,900! PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful home located in Briarwood Subdivision. 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath house with wrap around porch, detached 2 car garage with office and full bath. Was $475,000.....Now $379,000! Lake June House! 4 Bedroom, 4 1/2 Bath with over 200 feet on Lake June. Includes Jacuzzi, Sauna, Dock & Boathouse. $780,000 ) Ben Gibson Calvin Bates Dusty Albritton James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates (941)737-2800 Robert Jones (863)381-2242 John H. Gross (863)781-0161 Rick Knight Jim See (863)781-1423 LJ (863)273-1017 (863)781-1396 c14:7c L AMBER T REALTY INC. 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Hydroponic Farm 8.91 acres with barn, cool- er, seed house, green houses; everything needed to produce your fruit and vegetables. $225,000 ESTATE HOME in Wauchula; 4 B/2Bth, screened front porch, carport. OWNER WILL FINANCE FOR QUALIFIED BUYER! Call Delois for more information. $68,900 STORAGE UNITS 30 units in excellent con- dition; very good rate of occupancy. Call Delois. $55,000 MOVE-IN READY updated C/B home, 3B/1.5Bth, almost new A/C and roof. Listed at $115,000 SPACIOUS 4B/3BTH, CB/Stucco home; large kitchen, living room with w/b fireplace, double garage, spacious yard for outside entertaining. $165,000 SSERVIC DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker DELOIS JOHNSON Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 www.lambertrealty.net Steve Johnson Make this 3B/2Bth house your home! Ceramic tile and carpet floors, large eat- in kitchen, spa- cious bedrooms, located in family neighbor- hood. $115,000 16.5 Acres with 3B/2Bth M/H built; a total of 5 wells on this beautiful property surrounded by large oaks. $195,000 2B/1Bth M/H with nice yard and large screened porch; completely furnished. $38,000 5 Acres with large oaks and open field; very secluded. $40,000 5 Acres native "Old Florida"; secluded and lots of wildlife. $22,500 MAKE OFFER ON 5 ACRE TRACT beauti- ful home site, paved road frontage. $65,000 'E YOU CAN CO ASSOCIATES UNT ON [E KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker STEVE JOHNSON 781-0518 Azalea Apartments 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments Handicap Unit Available Rental Rates Beginning at $450 (plis electric, cable and phone) Rental Assistance Available for Qualified Applicants Rental Office: 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 (TTY 1-800-955-8771) S Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon EpL OU Equal Opportuniy Enmplover & Provider 47-28 OPPORTUNITYVc14:7-28c 6 0' 4-5 bedroom, 4 bath custom built home on 9 1/2 acres. County road access, next to Wauchula. Home is complimented with screened back porch and in-ground pool. Land also has 7 1/2 acres of producing nursery. $430,000 A Little Bit Country! Three Bedroom Two Bath Home on Over Two Acres. Great Area for Horses or Other Animals or Just Enjoy the Serenity and Calm of This Popular Part of the County! $169,500 Vacation Home REDUCED!!! 2 BR/2 BA mobile home in Punta Gorda. Located on a deep water canal that leads into Charlotte Harbor. $98,500! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house in town. Cute house with nice landscaping. Only $97,500. Great home on several large lots in Wauchula. Never been for sale before. Hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms. Central air/heat. Massive brick fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 car carport. Asking $229,000 I- ~pP~g~ aL ll HEAVEN SCENT THRIFT STORE' now offers pick-up service for large donations. We appreciate your generous support. 863-773- 9777. 12:16tfc MISSION THRIFT STORE INC. 123 N. 7th Ave. We need your donations. Pick-up available. 773- 3069. 3:24tfc FRIDAY ONLY Huge sale at Hardee Manor 401 Orange Place. 4:7p SAT. 8-2 3049 Golfview Dr., Z.S. Lots of good stuff. 4:7p LITTLE CHARLIE CREEK RV Park yard sale Saturday, April 9th, 8am till 1pm. Several lots. 1850 Heard Bridge Rd. behind Winn Dixie. 4:7p FRIDAY, SAT 8-? Furniture, cloth- ing, jewelry, mowers, misc. 4715 Chester Ave., Bowling Green. 4:7p SAT 8-? 1539 Dens Circle, Golfview. Plenty of goodies. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8-2 2765 Hall's Place. Cheap everything must go! 4:7p SATURDAY 8-2 Lots of clothes & misc. 4574 Pringle Rd., Ft. Green. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8am-2pm. 535 Bost Road off Popash. Queen waterbed, Easter kids stuff, kitchen items, tools. 4:7p SATURDAY 8 TILL 12 men's, women's, kid's & baby clothes and misc. items. 397 Airport Rd. off of East Main Wauchula. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-12 Storage Shack, Carlton Road, Wauchula. Antiques, misc. 4:7p SAT. 8-? MULTI-FAMILY Clothes, furniture, toys, electronics, prom dresses, household items & lots of misc. 2337 Oxendine Rd. Zolfo (Steve Roberts Special East to Oxendine on left). 4:7p 3 FAMILIES 418 Hancock Rd., Wauchula Hills. 7-12 noon. Spring cleaning, have-lots of nice stuff to sell. 4:7p African elephants only have four teeth to chew their food with. 7116,I 7 I .. o il 773-9743 8B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 The Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech Phone (863) 781-9720 . 81 auale(2ualescomputerservices.com www.GuQlesComputerServices.com (863) 528-7085 Fax (863) /35-9zz2 159 State Road 64 East Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 robbie @strato.net *4 Charles N. Flesher II, Inc TILE & FLOORING SPECIALIST TILE LAMINATE Itff WOOD ENGINEERED WOOD Bathtubs Showers Backsplashes & More When a product is installed with care and know-how, you'll receive a service that I am willing to stake my name on! Charley FREE ESTIMATES 863-781-2867 701 BUMBY LANE, WAUCHULA / Foreign and Domestic Cars / Diesel Engines / Gas or Diesel Manual or Automatic Transmissions Licensed and Insured Reg.#MV.40625 "No job's too big." S Ms is * -Mi -a 18 am - 5101 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green 375-4461 Mike Adcox Manager Hearn's Auto Cl Car Wash and Wax Carpet and Seat Cleaning Buff Compounding Headliners Replaced Vinyl Top Motor Cleaning Hwy. 17 & S.R. 66 Zolfo Springs c14:7c caning Service _i (863) 735-1495 KELLER WILIAMS, S'; R'. ,T 'AK..-.. L :T Y Buying or Setlitga? I dan help! ,R- 1999 CB 3/2 home ori5 fenced acres price reduced .$170.000 SIncome Producing .. Investment RV/Mobile Home Park $450.400 Donna Steffens 5 acres financing available $36,000 (863)781-3627 cl4:7c Hills Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17- Bowling Green 375-4441 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SE HABLA ESPAIOL Buy Here! No Interest Pay Herel! inanceC hares (86) 81-09 or78-301 ll:tA Topsy See REAL ESTATE 773-5994 Topsy See 3 BR 2 Bath 1987 DW 1890 sq. ft. all the extras including security system. 5 acres with beautiful oaks and stocked pond. $115.000. 3BR 2B 2005 DW Mobile Home Very Modern all appliances set on 5.4 acres all fenced w/pond $130,000. Hwy 17 frontage-1BR 1 Bath home sits on 50 x 152 lot in Bowling Green. $84,500. Beautiful secluded property in Golf View. 8.8 ac with 2 building sites. $75,000 1 ac. high & dry. Approx. 269 ft. road frontage-deed restricted. $29,900. " Very nice 1980 M.H. 1982 sq. ft., fully furnished, move in ready, includes linens, dishes, cookware, TV, most anything you will need. This is a great buy at $ 6 REDUCED $42,000. 3BR 2 Bath DW. All appliances, window treatments, ceiling fans included. Very nice home in excellent condition. Sets on 5.2 ac. $ l2 )o. REDUCED $127,500. cl4:7c -Elva WhSd0* Associate IP1 1 ^ rnnm ^ %/f-yhid PIqlq Classifieds A New Tactic In The War Against There's good nev- s for those concerned about cholesterol and their health. They may have a new way to regulate their cho- lesterol level that doesn't involve prescription drugs. Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. It is used to make many of our hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, which aid fat digestion and keep cell mem- branes intact. How much you have is based on a combination of genetics and lifestyle. However, too much LDL cholesterol-often referred to as "bad cholesterol"-can slowly build and contribute to heart disease and clogged arteries. Some will try to manage their cholesterol with diet and exer- cise while others will turn to prescription medications. A New Approach One of the latest approaches to managing cholesterol in- volves taking a nutritional sup- plement. One such supplement, called Sytrinol, is described as a safe, effective cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering nutrient that is designed to begin work- ing in 30 days. The supplement is made up of a blend of powerful antioxi- Cholesterol dants including polymethoxy- lated flavones (PMFs) and a range of palm (alpha. delta and gamma) tocotrienols. According to a published clinical study. Sytrinol was able to significantly lower total cho- lesterol, LDL and triglycerides. The formula is also said to increase HDL levels. This is often referred to as the "good cholesterol" because of the way it transports LDL cholesterol away from the heart and back into the bloodstream. Heart-Healthy Ingredients One of the main active ingre- dients in Sytrinol is a group of compounds derived from the peels of citrus fruits. The two most common are tangeretin and nobiletin, which are described as extremely potent bioflavonoids. Another ingredient is a group of palm tocotrienols, which are members of the vitamin E fam- ily and are extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. Like vita- min E, palm tocotrienols con- trol anti-inflammatory respons- es and degrade a key enzyme used by the liver to produce cholesterol. To learn more, visit the web- site at www.Sytrinol.net. Some of the more intriguing names that the Pilgrims gave to their babies included Ashes, Dust, Earth, Delivery, Increase and Weep-not. / M Er G Farms SFree Estimates We can do the following but not limited to ... Disking Cultivating Bush Hogging Land Clearing Fencing Finish Mowing Excavating Tree Removal Etc. If you have any questions or need more information please contact us as follows ... Mike Rosenberg George Ford (863) 328-0008 (863) 781-5517 m.gfarms@yahoo.com Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. -Dale Carnegie The man who puts into the marriage only half of what he owns will get that out. -Ronald Reagan NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1988 Ford F-250 XL, Maroon VIN#1FTHX25G2JKA78558 10:30 A.M., April 16, 2011 HILL'S TOWING, INC. 4205 US HWY 17 N. BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834 Genuine Orthopedic SFoam encased sides Waverly - Was $594 now $297 Pegasus - Was $695 now $397 Westmorland - Was $1199 now $597 HIGHPOINT FURNITURE OUTLET STORE 2350 U.S. 27 North Sebring Florida Across from Home Depot 863-382-0600 Store Wide Sale Dining room start $197 Living room tables $99 4 Pc. Bedroom Start $397 Recliners start $3977 Spend over $1,000-and get additional 10% off HIGHPOINT FURNITURE OUTLET STORE 2350 U.S. 27 North Sebring Florida Across from Home Depot a 863-382-0600 cl4:7p AM-SOUTH REALTY Each office independently owned and operated. C- Robert Hinerman Nancy Craft 227-0202 832-0370 NEW LISTING!! 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath One Owner Home, well maintained, could be used for office, across from County Courthouse, walking distance to both schools and downtown. Extra lot including with price. $115.000 Riverview!! 3 bedroom, 2 bath CB home with central heat & air, stove, refrigerator, one car garage, wood, tile flooring, in a well kept neighborhood and close to Peace River and park nearby. $137.900 Nice residential lot in well kept neighbor- hood. Priced @ $11.900 THE BLUFFS!! Retirement Community! 1 BD, 2 bath Mobile Home & Lot, central heat/air, family room or use it as a second bedroom. One car carport and golf cart. This home is totally move-in ready and waiting for you. Only $53.000. Charming two story home with 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, close to shopping and schools, wood floors and large carport and workshop. $75.000 REDUCED!!! $82.500 2B / 2B Home with central heat and air, one car garage, appli- ances, work-shop and storage area, extra lot included, all in quite neighborhood and close to shopping and schools. $72.500 2 Bedroom, 1 bath home with cen- tral heat and air, private well, utility shed, and more that sits on 2.4 Acres. DOUBLE LOT!! Nice 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home in City Zolfo, close to elementary school and Priced $34.900 GO TO: HomePath.com For More Fannie Mae Properties. Realtor 310 Court St. Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores (863) 781-2955 A r i^^B^ New Listing in Bowling Green 2BR/2BA 1986 MH on 1+/- acres 924 living sq ft Offered at $47,500 TIME IS ALMOST UP FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Price Reduced on this 2BR/1BA MH on 20 +/-acres with easy access to Wauchula, Zolfo Spring & Avon Park. Propertyincludes fencing, sheds and horse stalls. Motivated seller is offering this property for $175,000 for a limited time only. Priced Right- 3BR/1BA Frame Home Sits on a 1+/- acre on Hanchey Rd. Priced at $55,000 Bowling Green 3BR/2BA CB home Central air & heat Just under 1/2 acre lot -1 car garage Offered at $110,000 Wauchula 3BR/1.5BA CB home Central Air & Heat Fresh paint inside and out Asking $79,900. Out of the city limits! 4BR/2BA CB home on 1.25+/- acres Central air & heat 2 car garage- Priced to sell at $120,000 Ask us about the Foreclosure Properties in our area. SWe are ian HUD authorized agent! ** . WE SHARE THE SAME MLS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY! SRemember, Our listings are on the Internet. Anyone with a computer can access them anytime! i ia D. Fs After Hours eemn Oralia D. Flores (863) 781-2955 John Freeman (863) 781-4084 Noey A.Flores (863)781-4585 Jessie Sambrano Lawrence A. Roberts (863) 781-4380 (863) 245-6891 c14:7c 702 SOUTH 6thAVENUE, WAUCHULA (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 Gary Delatorre Broker www. cbhardee.com Richard Dasher 781-0162 Victor Salazar 245-1054 NEW LISTING! Lakefront property on Lake Jackson. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has carport, detached garage, large Family room and two screened porches. 90 Feet of Lakefront with Dock. $199.900 JUST REDUCED!! WAS! $38,000 - NOW!!-$34.500!! 2 BR, 2 Bath-Mobile home in Good condition, w/ central heat and air, partially furnished, 10X23 screened porch, 2 car Carport, all with insulated roofs, 2 outdoor sheds for workroom and storage, all sitting on a 100 x 110 size lot. NICE AREA and must see to appreciate. Call Nancy - 863-832-0370. NEW LISTING!! 1 bedroom, 1 bath Mobile Home / Owned Land. Central heat and air, screened porch, MH has skirting all around, appliances, utility shed, much more. Adults Over 50 Only. $75.000 $69.900 Older Home with Charm. Loft can be used for 2nd Bedroom. Small Studio with bathroom located in back, Large back yard. NEW LISTING!! Residential Mobile Home Lot located in a nice, clean retirement Mobile Home Park. Priced (a $30.000 REDUCED!! $79.900!! SEBRING!! Nice 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath CB home with central Heat/air, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, screened rear porch, view of golf course, one car carport. BRING YOUR ICE TEA!! Prop up your feet and enjoy nature at it's finest in this 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Double Wide Mobile Home located on 4.81 acres. Priced ()$110.000. REDUCED!! $139.900 3B/2Bth CB home built in 2007 has central heat/air stove, refrigerator, two car garage, and much more. Call today!!! 14:7c .' YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show It! Your work could be published this newspaper In "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which rel solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your ownor work, written by you, not someone else. To appear ln*ttW f- ture, send your poetry, name and-town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. -Floes &Floes, nB. ROBBY & SHERRY ABRITTON LABOR SERVICE ES SOLUTIONS ^aiswmniIso ISorkmiCipensaion ^ kir Ed 112'ns941 TaxReports SPCAIINGivAG PARLD I IN HoME : If I- I II - - - -- -- mmm -0 7- I -. I - I I I Week ending April 3, 2011 Weather Summary: Substantial rainfall coupled with intense winds brought copious amounts of precipitation to central and southern Florida. All stations received much needed rainfall during the week of March 28 through April 3. Some localities in central and southern Peninsula regions received more than nine inches of rain. Over eight inches of rain were recorded in Hernando County. Areas reporting over six inches of rain included Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, and Polk counties. Rainfall totals ranged from near- ly an inch to over five inches in other stations. Temperatures aver- aged from one degree below normal to six degrees above normal for the week. Daytime highs were in the 80s to 90s. Cool nighttime lows were in the 40s to 60s. Field Crops: Recent rains aided field work for field crops to be planted. Topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies improved with supplies rated mostly adequate. Field preparations for planting field crops resumed. Growers in Holmes and Washington counties reported planting corn since soil moisture supplies improved from the recent rains. Some growers in Jackson County planted corn. Planting of cotton and peanuts is expected to begin in a few weeks. Potato harvesting continued in Other Areas (Lake Okeechobee, Immokalee, and Palmetto-Ruskin areas). Vegetables: Plentiful rains interrupted field work in addition to curtailing the harvest of some crops in central as well as south- ern Peninsula areas. Intense winds battered some young crops but are expected to recover. Growers in parts of the southern Peninsula began harvesting crops unaffected by winter freezes. Blueberry harvest was underway with very light amounts available. Strawberry harvest continued to slow seasonally around the Plant City area. Planting of watermelons was active in central and north- ern Peninsula localities. Producers marketed snap beans, broccoli, cabbage, celery, eggplant, bell peppers, radishes, squash, and toma- toes. Lighter amounts of sweet corn, cucumbers, endive, escarole, and strawberries were also available. Livestock and Pastures: The pasture condition Statewide ranged from very poor to excellent, with most in fair condition. The pasture condition improved slightly from the week previous. The cattle condition was mostly fair. In the Panhandle area, the pasture was in very poor to excellent condition, with most fair to good. Pastures benefited from recent rainfall; however, cool night tem- peratures limited Bahia pasture growth. Cool season legumes which had not been overgrazed were growing well. Fertilization of pastures with warm season perennial grasses will begin soon. Feeding of hay and supplements continued. In the north area, the pasture and cattle ranged from poor to good condition, with most fair to good. In the central and southwest areas, the pasture condi- tion ranged from very poor to excellent, with most in fair to good condition. Recent heavy rain helped pastures green up and increased water levels in stock water ponds. The cattle were in poor to excellent condition, with most in fair condition. Citrus: Lows were in the 50s with highs in the 80s and 90s across most of the citrus area. This week, 24 of the 25 FAWN sta- tions recorded more than an inch of precipitation. Brooksville reported the most, with 8.92 in of rainfall recorded. Dover report- ed the fastest rate of rainfall this week, at 1.29 inches in 15 minutes on March 31, 2011. Overall, there were moderate to severe drought conditions in most of the citrus area according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, last updated on March 29th. Indian River, Brevard, St Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, and parts of Collier, Hendry,, Glades, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties were experiencing extreme drought conditions. Forty-five packinghouses and 19 processors were open although many have halted production until the Valencia maturity reaches desired levels. Harvest of Valencia oranges and grapefruit continued. Pea and smaller sized fruit is vis- ible on citrus trees throughout the citrus area. Grove activity last week included mowing, hedging/topping, brush removal, fertilizer application, and ditch cleaning. Light One Candle By Gerald M. Costello The Christophers LIFE AFTER LOSING A CHILD I've often read about people who lose their children to acts of violence and, as a parent myself. it's hard for me to see how they get through it. Topping that are those people who are able to turn their child's loss into something positive for others. That really makes me shake my head in disbelief and admira- tion, and not long ago I read about two people, a woman and a man, who did just that. Their stories simply blew me away, and I'd like you to hear them, too. Take, for example, the tale of Lonise Bias, a Maryland mother who lost one son to a cocaine overdose and another who was killed in a drive-by shooting. You might have heard of the son who was victimized by drugs. He was Len Bias, a basketball star of such magnitude at the University of Maryland that in 1986 the Boston Celtics made him their number-one draft pick. Two days later, he was dead. Lonise Bias told the Catholic Review, a Catholic newspaper, that she refuses to live in the past. "I don't care what you're going through," she said. "The best is yet to come." Bias, married for 45 years and the mother of two other chil- dren, has become a nationally known anti-drug speaker, telling young audiences everywhere that people are basically good. In December, she said she had forgiven those who had figured in her sons' deaths. "We will never get over the deaths of our sons and how they died, but we'll learn to live with it," she said. "You keep it moving. It's not like you're running up and kissing the people, but you move beyond that. Much of the pain you're dealing with in life is preparing you for your greater purpose." Ted Buczek found a purpose for his life, too. It happened after his son, Michael, a New York cop, was shot and killed in a 1988 battle with drug suspects. Buczek, who died in December at the age of 84, created a foundation in his son's mem- ory, one that focused on the neighborhood where his son worked and where he died, Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. The foundation provides scholarships to the police officer's alma maters, DePaul Catholic High School and Ramapo College. But beyond that, Ted Buczek turned his heart and soul to the pre- dominantly Dominican enclave of Washington Heights. He held food drives there, started the Little League named after his son, and personally developed a new baseball field where the teams play their games. In all, the league now serves 600 youngsters each year, 22 of whom have gone on to become New York City police offi- cers. "Ted is a legend in the neighborhood," said a cop who worked with the murdered Michael Buczek. "He gave back to the commu- nity that took his son." Father James Keller, founder of The Christophers, always said everyone has a purpose in life. Lonise Bias and Ted Buczek found theirs, and the world is better off because they did. For a free copy of "Forgiveness and Healing," Write: The Christophers, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004; or e-mail: mail@ christophers.org. April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 9B Outta The Woods By Tony Young Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission IT'S TURKEY TIME! Better brush up on your turkey calling, because spring gobbler season is here. Whether you prefer to use a mouth call, box call, slate or any combination, it's time to start talking' turkey. One of the most coveted and sought-after game species in Florida is the Osceola turkey, also known as the Florida turkey. This unique bird is one of five subspecies of wild turkey in North America. The Osceola lives only on the Florida peninsula and nowhere else in the world, making it extremely popular with out-of-state hunters. They are similar to the Eastern subspecies, which can be found in the Panhandle of Florida, but tend to be a bit smaller and typi- cally are darker, with less white barring on the primary flight feath- ers of their wings. The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recognize any wild turkey har- vested within or south of the counties of Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Clay and Duval to be the Osceola subspecies. Eastern turkeys and hybrids are found north and west of these counties and into the Panhandle. The'highly anticipated spring turkey season runs to April 10 in Zone A and to April 24 in the rest of the state, or zones B, C and D. Hunters may take bearded turkeys and gobblers only, and the daily bag limit is one. The season and possession limit on turkeys is two. Shotguns are the best choice when hunting turkeys, but if you're so inclined, you may use a rifle, muzzleloader or handgun, or you can try your luck with a bow or crossbow. Shooting hours on private lands are one-half hour before sun- rise to sunset, but on wildlife management areas (WMAs), you must quit hunting at 1 p.m. Of course, you can use turkey decoys to help entice that stub- born old bird, but you're not permitted to hunt turkeys with dogs, use recorded turkey calls or-sounds or shoot them while they're on the roost or over bait. You also can't hunt them when you're with- in 100 yards of a game-feeding station when feed is present. To participate in spring turkey hunting, you'll need a Florida hunting license and a turkey permit. If you plan to pursue a gobbler on one of Florida's many WMAs, you also must purchase a man- agement area permit. All of these licenses and permits are available at county tax collectors' offices, most retail outlets that sell hunting and fishing supplies, by calling 888-Hunt-Florida (486-8356) or by visiting online at fl.wildlifelicense.com. If you didn't put in for a special-opportunity or quota permit, don't worry. Several WMAs don't require them Visit MyFWC.- com, then "Hunting" and, under "This Month's Hunting Opportu- nities," click on "Spring Turkey: Where to hunt without a quota. permit" to see a list of WMAs where you need only a hunting license, management area permit and turkey permit to hunt spring turkeys. Whether going solo after that elusive old tom or double-team- ing a pair of birds with your buddy, spring gobbler season is here! Tony Young is the media relations coordinator for the FWC's Division of Hunting and Game Management. You can reach him with questions about hunting at Tony.Young@MyFWC.com. 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After a Kein Knight run in the first inning, the Sand Gnats were quiet until a fourth-inning outburst, which plated six runs. Coming across home plate were Adrian DeLeon, Knight, Bo Villarreal, Isaac Moreno, Christian Brant and Jesaiah Delgado. Others playing for the Sand Gnats are Cain Thornton, Trey Stephens, Billy Court- right, Dalton Cantu, Caleb Thornton and Jason Hearns. For the Bulls, J.C. Kulig scored twice, while Cody Helms, Miguel Ruiz, Zack Deuberry and Drew McGuckin each chipped in with a run. Others playing for the Bulls are Aaron Bunch, Jose Aleman, Trenton Roberson, Kyle Gil- liard, Ethan Hollinger, Lane Parks and Daniel Sockalosky. On March 15, it was the Triple M. Equipment Red Wings downing 'he S&S Ir- rigation River Cats 11-6. Will Redding. Bryce Her- nandez, Fabian Moses and Hardee Pace each circled the bases twice for the Red Wings. Garrett Williams. Tyson Sut- ton and Jacob Brandeberry had solo scores. Also playing for the Red Wings are Jared Rickett, Ryan Spears, Jesston Collom. Justus Clanton and Scotty Meeks. Matt Tyson was the only twin-tally batter for the River Cats. Victor Aleman, Ben Clarke, Rawson Aubry and Dylan Bozeban also touched home for the River Cats. Others playing for the team are Stanley Adcox, Tony Webb, Roy revels, Damon Caraway, Teron Salyers and Hunter Waters. On March 17, the Sand Gnats pocketed another close win, 2-1, over the River Cats. Caleb Thornton and Courtright were the Sand Gnats batters to get all the way home, while Clarke was the only scorer for the River Courts. In the last game before Spring Break, the Bulls edged the Lilly, O'Toole and Brown Thunder in another close en- counter, 6-5. Ruiz came around to score twice for the Bulls, while Helms, Gilliard, Deuberry and McGuckin each chipped in with a run. For the Thunder. Zack Dura- stanti crossed home plate in the first inning. Chris Velez and Kaleb Floyd added a pair of scores in the second frame and Justin Long and Tyler Lambert added two more in the third inning. Other Thunder players are Aaron Maldonado. Dustin Willis. Sammy Delatorre. Jacob Smith. Weston Roberts. Caleb McCoy. Cruz Avalos and Mitchell Allen. In a March 29 game, the Bulls broke loose in a 19-1 onslaught against the River Cats. Leadoff batter Helms came around to home plate four times for the Bulls. Ruiz added three runs, Deuberry two and Mc- Guckin, Kulig, Parks, Aleman, Roberson, Hollinger, Gilliard and Bunch each one. Webb had the lone run for the River Cats, although a half dozen other players were stranded on the base paths. In the finale last Friday, the Bulls skipped past the Red Wings 12-2. Ruiz, McGuckin, Aleman and Hollinger were each two-tally batters for the Bulls. Bunch, Deuberry, Kulig and Roberson added solo scores. Redding and Hernandez were the only Red Wings to get all the way home. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2011 Belles. 14-and- under softball division got going in a big way on Saturday. The six teams ended up play- ing six games, giving every squad the chance to play in two games. The day started with a clash between the Ullrich's Pitcher Pump Storm and the Central Florida Pump & Irrigation Slammers. Ullrich's won 12-3. Courtney Henderson circled the bases three times for Ullrich's. Allison Farr and Alex Ullrich added a pair of runs apiece and Isabel Abel, Anna Erekson, Lindsey Cooper, Mireya Mondragon and Mara Goodwin each added a run. Other players are Samantha Velez, Hope Elliott and Darby Farr. They are coached by Max Ullrich and Scott Farr. For Central, it was Breanna Go0win with a first-inning tally, and Tiffany Flores and Mi- chaela Villareal with runs in the fourth inning. Other Central players are Cori Ann Rosales, Abigail Vargas, Kaela Villegas, Victoria Braddock, Kristian Judah, Yasmin Ramirez, Halley Addison and Ana Delia. They are coached by Kevin Godwin and Bruce Judah. The 9 a.m. game on Field 3 found the JLC Harvesting Crushers downing the City of Wauchula Lightning 8-6. Makayla Deuberry and Jarissa Lindsey each came around to cross home twice for JLC. Emily Patarini, Shayna Harned and Jakaysha Lindsey each added a solo score. Other JLC players are Hannah Carl- ton, Melissa Perez. Tara Mc- Nabb, Briana Aleman, Blake Carmichael, Ariana Ramos and Shelby Carmichael. They are coached by Jake and Missy Carlton. Gabrielle Alien was the only twin-tally batter for Wauchula. Brooke Dixon, Sarah Welch, Ruthie Erekson and Nubia Gomez each added a run. Other Wauchula players are Josie Moore, Cheyanne Gough, Illeana Flores, Taylor Graham, Brook Aleman, Kayla Curry and Tori McCoy. They are coached by Jerry Welch and Wayne Graham. In game 3 Ullrich's won 10-4 over City of Wauchula. Henderson, Erekson and Ullrich came around to score twice apiece for Ullrich's. Aabel, Mondragon, Goodwin and Elliott each added a run. Dixon scored a run in the first inning for Wauchula. Welch homered to start the fifth inning and Moore and Gough followed her home. Game 4 found the George Wadsworth Farm Bureau Insurance Blaze taking the State Farm Insurance Thunder 8-4. For Farm Bureau, Senaida Garcia, Morgan Walters, Lacey Cumbee, Selena Macias, Kim Derringer, Claudia Klein, Josie Hancock and Daniela Moran each put a run on the board. Other Farm Bureau players are Amber Dayfert, Kirsten Ra- mirez and Tamara Griffis. They are coached by Mikie Driskell. Caryssa Johnson and Kayla Garay put the first pair of runs in the book for State Farm. Gemi Saunders added a run in the fourth and Garay added Another in the fifth. Other State Farm players are Alyssa Tatum, Yessenia Cruz, Tainiqua "Tee" Blandin, Mary Young, Cristina Rodriguez, Maria Morales and Paige Harbarugh. They are. coached by Donald Tatum. Game 5 was a 9-2 win for JLC over Farm Bureau. Jakaysha Lindsey, Carlton and Harned circled the bases twice apiece for JLC. Jarissa Lindsey, Perez and Carmichael added solo scores. Walters and Cumbee were the only Farm Bureau batters to get all the way to home plate. The last game of the day was a thriller, with State Farm out- lasting Central Florida 7-6. Garay, Cruz, Saunders, Rodriguez, Blandin, Young and Harbarugh each put a run on the board for State Farm, while Vargas scored twice and Rosales, Villarreal, Villegas and Godwin added one each for Central Florida. Angels Softball Gets One Night In By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate By the luck of the draw, and one evening of play, four teams got to play softball in the 10- and-under division last week. Only the Tuesday night dou- ble-header was spared the onslaught of the weather last week. In the early game, the Bunch AGCO Cowgirls nipped the Friendship Foliage Pride 7-5. Ashlee Patterson, Lilanna "Lilly" Ponce, Alayna Carranco and Lillan Salazar came around to score in the first inning for Bunch. In the second inning, Jocelyn Villaii'ral, Miranda Pearson- and Abigail Erekson each took a trip around the bases. Other players are Taylor Bone, Kyra Wilson, Avery Bunch and Chastady Flores. For Friendship, Denali Briones, Amari DeLeon and Sophie Allen circled the bases in the first inning and Adelina Villafranca and Alexis McBride added twin scores in the fourth inning. Other players for Friendship are Alyssa Gibson, Elizabeth McBride, Jasmine Otero, Destiny Scheel, Mic- haela Klein and Makayla Otero. The second game of the evening went the distance and ended in a 5-5 tie. All five runs for the American Fruit Co. Diamonds came in a third-inning splurge, with Heather Coronado, Step- hanie Derringer, Sshelby Zeig- ler, Mallory Gough and Viviana Flores crossing home plate. Other American players are Valerie Lopez, Makayla Ben- avidez, Marisa Rodriguez, Adrianna Perez, Kareli Plata and Brianna Valadez. For the Highlands Citrus Pink Sox, Alexx Brant, Lilyana "Lily" Franco and Ambei Ussery scored in the second inning, and Franco and Brant also scored in the fourth inning. Other Highlands players are Anabel Ramos, Darby Sanders, Shelby Groene, Hannah Revell, Rebekah Hinojosa, Jasmine Gonzalez, Summer Bond .and Angelina "Arielle" Sanchez. The Java Cafd' Lady Bugs did not get to play last week. On the Java squad are Gracie Albritton, Tara Hines, Taleia Moreno, Laura Ordehi, Shelby Spgier,, Aubrey Stark, Lyndsey Welch, Madi Magee, Sarah Carlton and Jaycen Baptiste. 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CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, In accordance with the Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 29 day of March, 2011, In the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk's Sale at Hardee County Courthouse, at the second floor hallway outside of Room 202, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873, at 11:00 A.M. on the 20th day of April, 2011, the following described property: Lots 15 and 16, Block "H", all being In Charlie Creek Mobile Estates, as per Plat recorded In Plat Book 3, Page 37, in the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida Real Property Address: 1363 Mockingbird Road, Wauchula, Florida Real Property Tax ID Number: 31- 33-27-0860-0000H-001 5 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE .IS PENDENS MUST FILE A CAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated 03/31/11 CLERK OF COURT B. HUGH BRADLEY BY: B. Reed- Deputy Clerk 4:7,14c merman Eye Care Heartbreak- ers 6-3. Joe Harned put a pair of runs on the board for Ag Comp, whileTreasure Camel, Michelle Patterson, Riley Kate Albritton and Petra Gaitan added a run apiece. Other Ag Comp players are Tori Durden, Shaniah Hodges, Olivia Rice, Lilianna "Lilly" Plata, Zyann Parker and Saige Ward. Sailor Ullrich and Ebony Lamy scored in the first inning for the Sevigny squad. Chole Martinez added a third-inning tally. Other Sevigny players are Madison "Mattie" White, La- hna Christian, Haven Rimes, Macy Tyson, Myia Lamy, Josie Nichols, Mady Tyson, Mia Cabrera and Valerie Martinez. Among the three teams which did not get to play last week were the CF Industries Peaches, with players Drew Beattie, Emilee Worden, Jayden Hays, Savannah Conerly, Faith Davis, Yesaily Martinez, Katie Bran- deberry, Lee Anna Reas, Alexis Hagood, Briana Tambunga and Hailey Bryant. Another is the Little Cypress Golf Sweet Tarts, with Abby Johnson, Kaylie Grice, Callie Eisenhauer, Valeria Montanez, Leah Hall, Tulsi Patel, Gracie Lopez, Samantha Montes, Kya Batiste and Lucia Galvez. The final squad is the Harvest Aviation Babes, with Renell Elizabeth Herrera, Baleigh Herrera, Rebekah Erekson, Skylar Tatum, Genesis Silva, Kaylee Gibson, Emma Eures, Natalia Garcia, Nicole Mar- tinez, Trinity Her and Gisele Garcia. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Heartland Workforce will hold a teleconference meeting of their Board of Directors on Friday, April 8th @ 10am to consider entering into Employed Worker Training Agreements with Cobb Construction and Cobb Site Development. The teleconference will originate at the Heartland Workforce Administrative office, 5901 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL. Interested persons should arrive no later than 9:55am. For more information see agenda post- ed on the Heartland Workforce website at www.hwib.org 4:7c REGISTRATION NOTICE The registration books will be OPEN for the City of Wauchula Special Election through 5:00 P.M., April 11, 2011. If you will become 18 years of age on or before May 10, 2011 you may Pre- Register before 5:00 P.M. on April 11, 2011 and be qualified to vote. Jeffery Ussery Supervisor of Elections AVISO DEL REGISTRO La MATRICULA/NOTA de CAMBIO de PARTIDO Los libros de la matricula estaran ABIERTOS para la Ciudad de Wauchula la Elecci6n Especial por 5:00 SDE LA TARDE, el 11 de abril de 2011. Si usted Ilegar6 a ser 18 ahos de la edad en o antes el 10 de mayo de 2011 usted puede de Registro Pre antes 5:00 DE LA TARDE en el 11 de abril de 2011 y es calificado para votar. Jeffery Ussery E Supervisor de Elecciones 4:7c PEDAL TO THE METAL Darlings Play One Game MONDAY Don't shoot off your mouth, or speak before you think. SDon't be too quick to tell God what you think He wants to hear. God's in charge, not .you the less you speak, the better. Ecclesiastes 5:2 (ME) TUESDAY Live together in harmony, live together in love ... Never act from motives of rivalry or personal vanity, but ,in,humility think more. of one another thanyou donof your- selves. None of you should think only of his own affairs, but should learn to see things from other people's point of view. Philippians 2:2a, 3-4 (PEM) WEDNESDAY Seek good, not evil, that you may live (eternally). Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say He is. Hate evil, love good. Amos 14-15a (NIV) -S- A Daily Thought THURSDAY At midnight I will rise to give my thanks to You for Your good laws. Anyone is my brother who fears (respects) and trusts the Lord and obeys Him. O Lord, the earth is full of Your lovingkindness. Teach me Your good paths. Psalm 119:62-64 (TLB) FRIDAY For that would love life and seed good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile (deceitfully); let him turn away from evil and do right, let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. I Peter 3:10-12 (RSV) SATURDAY Good people take advice from their friends, but an evil person is easily led to do wrong. ...Doing what is right is the way to life (eternal) but there is another way that leads to death (eternally). Proverbs 12:26, 28 (NCV) SUNDAY Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. So do not be swept off your course by all sorts of out- landish teachings. It is good that our souls should gain their strength from the grace of God. 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For more information, please visit bpamerica.com. facebook.com/B PAmerica twitter. com/BP America youtube.com/bp 2L:11i Br [&P 12B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 A' - - o. ''.. l ,, .*-. . <e..I H . IB iH EiH iH I^ HB i:-: 's. k. .d~i~ 'I ~~ -'Ur-; ..--- -" 7. bp ~- -'-~-""~Y '~"*9~~-"T~'~~I-~`*~"n 1L ~~I*W2~~ r~- a~urre~LI, m ^SA... By MAIXEE KHANG Special To The Herald-Advocate Q: What is your name? A: Shao Khang. Q: Where were you born? A: Xieng Khouang, Laos. Q: When is your birthday? A: Dec. 2, 1953. Q: Did you go to school? A: Yes. Q: Was it hard? A: Very hard. Q: What was your transportation to school? A: We had to walk. Q: Did you go to college? A: No, I just graduated from high school and then went to nursing school. Q: What were your chores to do around the house? A: Gardening. Q: Was it hard? A: No, it was not. Q: What did you do on your own time? A: I read books. Q: How often did you get new clothes? A: Not often, two to three times a year, since all we had to wear was mainly school uniforms. Q: Did you go shopping a lot? A: I went shopping every day. Since there weren't any refrigerators, we had to buy enough food for that day. Q: How many people are in your family? A: Eight of us all together. Q: Are you the oldest, youngest, middle, etc.? A: I'm the oldest. Q: Would you move back to Laos? A: No, because there's still Communism over there. Q: Were you named after a certain person? A: No. Q: What does your name mean? A: There is no meaning. Q: Did your family celebrate birth- days? A: No, we didn't. Q: Are you married? A: Yes. Q: How many kids do you have? A: Two. Q: How did you and your husband meet? A: We'd walk by each other every day and say, "Hello! Good morning!" We would continuously do it. Eventually, we started talking. Q: Are you an American citizen? A: Yes. Q: Was it hard to get a citizenship? A: Yes, the most challenging part was studying. Q: How old were you when you immigrated to the United States? A: I was 22. Q: Was it hard to get to the U.S.? A: Not for me, since I was a nurse. So, it was a free ride for both me and my family. Q: How different is the United States compared to Laos? A: Very different, because Laos isn't up to date like how the United States is. Q: Are you glad you immigrated to the United States? A: Yes, very glad. Q: Do you think your life would be different if you hadn't moved to the U.S.? A: I think it wouldn't be as different since I was a nurse, and I'd have privi- leges over there, too, and respect. Q: What was Laos like when you lived there? A: Students couldn't talk back to teachers, they had to respect them. There were also movie theaters and restaurants, too. It was just a beautiful and peaceful place. Q: Is your life easier over here or was it easier over there? 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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 375-3100 Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD TRUE HOLINESS OUTREACII 725 Palmetto St. 375-3304 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..............1:00 a.m. Tues. Night Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Ist Sunday .................... 5:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship............10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 llwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ......5:30 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCII Bowling Green S. Iwy. 17. 375-2253 SUNDAY: Bible Study ............................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...............10:45 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Discipleship Training Youth & Adult ..................6:30 p.m. AWANA (ages 3-51h grade)....6:30 p.m.. FIRST UNITED METHOI)IST CHIIURCII Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship .................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .................7:00 p.m. FORI' GREEN BAPTIST CHURCII Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Bible Connection ..................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 1:00 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. HOLY CH(IL1) SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ........7:00 p.m. IGLESIA IEL DIOS VIVO 105 I)ixiana St. 375-4191 Domingo I)e Predicacion .... 11:00 p.m. Martes Estudio Biblico..........7:00 p.m. Micrcoles Estudior Juvenil....7:00) p.m. Jueves D)e Predicacion ..........7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL. BAPTIST CIIURCII 210 E. Broward St. 375-4681 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m MACEDONL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCHII 607 Palmetto St. Church School ......................9:30 am. Morning Service .................. I I:00 a.m. Evening Service .................... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer ......7:00 p.m. ('ommunion-2nd Sun. Eve. ..6:00 p.m. MT. PISGAll BAPTIST CHURCH '6210 Mt. Pisgab Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..... ..... 1 :00 a.m. I)isciples Training.... ......... 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......... ....7:00 p.mt -- Wednesdal Prayer Time........7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Mason Dixon & County Line Rd. 773-3689 781-5887 Sunday Worship ... ......... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Communion .... 11:00 a.m. 5th Sunday Feast.................... 11:00 am. Bread of Lie Sunday........12:15 p.m. T.H.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. ...............600 p.m. Wednesday Service.................7:30 p.m. PRIMER MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off IHwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom. ......9.45 am. Servicio de Adoracion ...... ..11:00 a m Servicio de Predicacion ........5:00 p.m Miercoles Servico.................6:30 p.m. REAL LIFE CHURCH 3365 South US Hwy 17 Morning Service.................. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH 513 W. Orange St. 375-2911 SSunday 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 .................... 0:00 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 LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone Comm. Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School ....................9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...........1. 1:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship ..........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training..................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............6:00 p.m. ONA BAPTIST CIIURCII 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 CIIURCII S5076 Lil'lChurch Rd. 494-5622 Sunday Scal bl ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................: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. CELEBRATION CIIURCII 322 Ilanchey Rd. 863-781-1624 liardee.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 529 W. Main St. (Robarts Chapel) 773-0427 Celebration Service..............10:30 a.m. W'cIiesdn.vl'v Evening (ell Groups Adult Cell Group ................7:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ................7:00 p.m. Children's Cell Group ..........7:00 p.m. Call fiar ctiohntx CIIARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CIIURCII 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School .....................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..............6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study ......... ...........9:30 a.m. Worship Service ..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday ...........................7:30 p.m. CIIURCII OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Woiship......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. AM'li : Leamiiitrhip & Training Cla.s.s - 2nd Sunday of Month........4:00 p.m. CIIURCII OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHIIURCII OF JESUS CHIRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 llanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting .........9..:00 a in Sunday School ............ .10:00 a.m. Priesthood ............. .......... 11:00 a.m WAUCHULA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CIIURCI OF WAUCCHULA HILLS (SPANISH) 615 Rainey Blvd. 257-3950 Sunday Bible Study ... 10-00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. 11 00 a m Sunday Evening Ser ice ....7 00 p.m. WednesdaS Serice. ... .. 7.00 p.m. DIOS ES ANIOR 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 Domingos Escuela Dominica .......................... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ............................ 1 :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 CIIURCI 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 ................10:40 a.m. Evening Service ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CIIURCII 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages ........9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11;00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Sr. Adult Bible Study ..........10:00 a.m. Church Orchestra.................. 5:00 p.m. Youth Ministry.................... 6:00 p.m. Children's M ministry .............. 6:00 p.m. Legacy of Faith/Mid-Week Worship ............... ........ 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal.......... 7:00 p.m. FIRST CIRISTIAN CIIURCH 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 ...............1..0:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Check-In begins for Nursery-5thgrade .................. 6:15 p.m. Classes for children ages PreK- 12th grade............6:30-8:00 p.m. FIRST CIURCI OF TIE 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 CIIURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School ..................... :30 a.m. Morning Service .................. I1:00 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 CIIURCH 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. Early Morning Worship ........8:30 a.m. Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Late Morning Worship ........ I1:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night .............7:00 p.m. Adult Children & Youth FLORIDA GOSPEL 511 W. Palmetto 223-5126 Sunday Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship ............7:30 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 M morning Service ................. 10:00 a.m. Evening W orship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m IIEARTLAND COMMUNITY CIIHURCII 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Col fee & Donuts.................9:00 a.m Sunday School ..............19:30 a.m. Worship, ............ ........10:30 a.m Wed. Night Dinner .........6:00 p.m. Wed. Body builders Adul CI. (Crossroads & Lighthouse Min ...............7:00 p m HIIIIIER GROUND INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 1258 W. MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL. Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:00 am. Wed. Night Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. Narte ... Jue\es ...... Domingo..... WAUCHULA IGLESIA IIISPANA FUENTE DE VIDA 501 N. 9" Ave. 30 p.m. ............... 7 30 p.m . .. ........ 10 30 p.m. IGLESIA HISPANA PRESENCIA de Dios 511 W. Palmetto St. Ven con to familiar y amigos y Disfruta de La palabra de Dios Domingos ............................ 6:00 p.m. M iercoles..... ..... ...............7:00 p.m . IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 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 Ieard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Service ................. 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................. :00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. MINISTERIO INTERNATIONAL Cambriadores de Mundo 704 W. Main St.,- 773-0065 Wednesday Service........ 7:30 p.m. NEW IIOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday.School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service.... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service ......6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper......6:00 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.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) ..................8:00 a.m. Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service ....4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ...............: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.mn. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 1- & 3'J Sun. Communion. ................... 10:00 a.m. 2"' & 4" Sun. Divine Worship.............1..0:00 a.m. Bible Study ........................ 11:15 a.m. ** Fellowship each Sunday after service PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School ...................... 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................. 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 HEIGIITS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays...............9:00 a.m. Sunday School .................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........11... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .............7:00 p.m. SOUL.HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............... I 1:00 a.m. Evening Service ................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CIIURCII 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday ............................... .9:00 a.m. H oly D ays ................... ... ST. MICILAEL'S CATIIOLIC CIUR('II 408 IHeard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) 5:00 p m (Spanish) 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Spanish) .................. 7:() a.inm. (English) .................... 8:30 a.m. (Spanish) ................. 1:0 a.m (Creole)......... 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ......... 8:3) a.m. WAUCHULA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHII 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School ............... 30 a m. Morning Worship ........... 11 00 a in Tues. Prayer Meeting ......... 7 00 p m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHIIURCII 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School ..... ... 9 45 amn. Morning Worship ........ 100 m Evening Worship ................:00 p Wednesday Prayer ..........7 00 p.in SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road Sunday Morning Worship.. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 p.m. Friday Bible Study) ...............7:30 p m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 1507 MLK Avenue Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 0 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train ....................7:00 pin. Friday Prayer Service............7:00 p.m. VWAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School .................10:00 am. 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. C hurch............................... 10:00 a.m . Youth Service ......................6:00 p.m. Evening Service .................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School .............:......10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer ......................7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship..................7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ...............7:30 p.m. WAUCIIULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...............I1:00 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 CIIURCII Gardner Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........1..... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m. COWBOY-UP MINISTRY Cracker Trail Arena IIwy 66 (across from Oak Hills Ranch Rd.) 781-2281 Sunday .............................. 10:00 a.m . CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............:30 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCII INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ...................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m . Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CIIURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study .......................... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service .................11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFZOLFO 320 E. 4th St. 735-1200 Sunday School .................... 10:00 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. ZOLFO SPRINGS GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 SundaL School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............7:00 p.m. LIFE CHANGING WORSHIPCENIER 3426 Oak St. 863-832-9808 Sunday Worship .................... 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. MARANATIHA 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 & FT.H. ............7:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITI 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.n. Saturday Worship ..............7:30 p.m. PRIMER MISSION BAUTISTA IIISPANA 518 8th Ave. E. Escuela Dominical ..............10:00 a.m. Servicio dcl Domingo.......... 1:00 a.m. 7..:............ ...... .......-....... 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 ...........................:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-781-1578 Sunday Service ...................I 1:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Ilwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School . ............... :30 a.m. Morning Worship.................... a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ..............7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol 10:30 a.m. Confesiones.......................... 10:00 a.m . Doctrina.............................. 11:30 a.m . S-"-SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica . ........10:00 a.m. Servicio .............................. 11:00 a.m . Pioneer Club.......................... 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ............7:00 p.m. Micrecoles Merienda ............6:00 p.m. Servicio.................................. 8:00 p.m . Sahado Liga de Jovenes ........5:00 p.m. L SEEDS FROM THE SOWER" WMchad A.Guido MeanGe gw When Mother Theresa of India saw people dying on the streets, she carried them into her home, and she cared for them until they died. But a strange thing happened. When the people with terminal diseases were cared for, they felt the love of Christ. Hope sprung up in their hearts, and they lived. They're changing the name of their place from Home of The Dying to Home of The Living. Faith can turn trials into triumphs. Love can change scars into stars. Hope can transform despair into delight. The Bible says, "Hope thou in God." Visit us at: www. TheSower.com U^Ve L-oorb_- `7 T'he higher a climb, the more dangerous it becomes. The clirnber searches for strength and firm footing with every step and never looks down until he reaches his goal. Life places obstacles, before us that appear insurmountable: with God's help we can possess power we didn't know we have, making the impossible possible. Visit your house of worship this week and know that your highest aspiration is as near as a prayer. Look up toward I lim... never look down. ------------ri~k----------I Sunday Luke 12.32-48 Monday Luke 16.1-13 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Luke Proverbs Proverbs 16.14-31 1.1-33 2.1-22 Friday Saturday Proverbs Eccleslastes 3.1-35 3.1-15 5c~r.'~ss 5Psce Ey Th~ N;cs Sc's S-.c e' "Peace -ioer rciters Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 RO. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3C Lady 'Cats Take 3 of 4 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate In the last two weeks, the Hardee Lady Wildcats have chalked up a trio of wins. They have three games this week. playing at DeSoto on Monday and hosting Palmetto tonight (Thursday) for resched- ule Senior Night at 6 (there will be no JV game because Pal- metto can't field a team due to injuries). Tomorrow night. they will Winter Haven to play All Saints" Academy. The season finale is April 15 at Avon Park, but Hardee will host the District 11 tournament April 18-21. So far, Hardee is 5- 2 in district action, losing once to Cardinal Mooney and once to DeSoto. There are wins over Mooney, over Sarasota Booker twice and Bradenton Southeast twice, with the final district sea- son game at Desoto on Monday. Results were unable at press time. HARDEE 9, MOONEY 3 Backtracking to the last game before Spring Break, Hardee downed Mooney at Sarasota on March 18. Hardee scored first, as Kayla Knight tripled and came home on an Elvira Servin hit. Servin was out on a fielder's choice by Brooke Tyson. She and Courtney Parks were both stranded when the final out occurred. Mooney forged ahead in the home half of the first frame, scoring a pair of runs on a dou- ble and three singles. It wasn't until the top of the fourth, that Hardee evened the s core. Parks doubled to left field, went to third on a Karlee Henderson sacrifice and home on a Kate Thomas sacrifice fly. It was 2-2. Holding Mooney to four up, three down in the bottom of the fourth, Hardee went back to work. With two away, Knight again started things with a sin- gle. Servin doubled to life field, with Knight racing home. Tyson doubled and brought Servin home to make it 4-2. Mooney was again four up, three down in the home half of t he fifth. Hardee picked up another run in the top of the sixth. Henderson singled. stole second, advanced on an Addison Aubry hit and came home on an Anna Galvez field- er's choice. It was 5-2. Mooney got a run back in the bottom of the sixth on a double and three singles to make it 5-3. The Lady 'Cats picked up four insurance runs in the top of the seventh, and final, inning. Servin opened with a double to left field, stole third and came home on a Parks sacrifice fly to deep right field. Henderson and Thomas both singled and Aubry doubled. Galvez also singled, deep enough for Aubry to race home with the ninth run for the Lady Wildcats. When Mooney stranded two runners in the bottom of the seventh, Hardee had the 9-3 win. HARDEE 23, BOOKER 1 Hardee had only one game during Spring Break, a Monday home game against Sarasota Booker. Booker got on the board first, with its only fun of the game on a hit and an error, followed by a double. Hardee sent 16 batters to the plate in the home half of the inning, putting a dozen runs on the board in a combination of walks, a hit batsman and multi- ple hits by several of the play- ers. It was 12-1. From then out, Booker went scoreless. Hardee got seven more runs in a second-inning bat-around, which included a Bailey Carlton homer. It was 19-1. Hardee got its final four runs in the bottom of the third, including doubles by Servin, Aubry and Karina Fernandez. When Hardee sophomore hurler Knight seventh and eighth strikeouts to retire Booker in the top of the fourth, Hardee won on the 10-run mercy rule, which doesn't take effect until at least the fourth inning. HAINES CITY 2, HARDEE 0 Hardee started up again after Spring Break with a March 29 home game against always tough Haines City. The teams battled to a standstill for six innings. In the top of the seventh, the Lady Hornets finally got run- ners home. With two awax.. Lauren Wagnon singled and Brittany Winget followed it with an RBI triple to right cen- ter field. She raced home on a Briona Brovn double. Hardee w as unable to get any runners home and didn't score in the bottom of the seventh. giving Haines City the 2-0 win. HARDEE 7, SOUTHEAST 0 Hardee had a makeup game last Wednesday against Brad- enton Southeast. necessary as it was a district opponent. Since there was a game scheduled against Lemon Bay on Thursday. Friday's game against All Saints' Academy was cancelled. A team cannot play more than three games a week. After all that planning. the Thursday game was rained out. Against Southeast, a popup and pair of Knight strikeouts retired the Seminoles quickly in the first inning. Hardee was thwarted as well. Knight singled up the middle and stole second. Servin sin- gled, but both girls were strand- ed when the second and third outs occurred. A single left one Seminole aboard in the top of the second and Hardee went down in order. It was the same scenario in the third inning. In the top of the fourth, Southeast left one run- ner aboard and Hardee left them loaded. Servin, Tyson and Parks each singled and were eliminat- ed from the base paths by field- er choices. With Southeast again scored in the top of the fifth, Hardee put together a string of hits and got all its seven runs in the bot- tom of the fifth. Henderson sin- gled up the middle. With one down, Carlton doubled and Knight followed it with a triple. Servin singled and Tyson dou- bled down the third base line to keep everyone moving. Parks also doubled, Aubry singled and Thomas had a two RBI show up the middle. When Henderson came up again and made the last out, Hardee had a 7-0 lead. Neither team scored the rest of the way, leaving the Lady Wildcats the 7-0 winner. Prairie dogs "kiss" by pressing their teeth against each other's face. The kiss enables each animal-to tell whether the other belongs to the same family group. First Christian Church of Wauchula 1ST Annual... FIGHTING HUNGER! Food Drive SUNDAY APRIL 10th 10:30 2:00 pm ***HELP fill the pickup truck bed ... ... Courtesy of ALAN JAY of Wauchula*** LOCATION: NEEDS LIST (Old Driver License parking lot) Canned protein items Parking lot corner of most needed: US HWY 17 S and W MAIN ST V tuna V chicken Wauchula v spam V stews ""V..........................................". soups V beans SBring your donations and s beans V other Sget your hotdog & chips! other "**.........e ................... ..... ......... Donations support Hardee Help Center (HHC). - HHC provides food in emergency and hardship circumstance to local families. Petteway growers f aCtI-y Citrus QTrees since 1970 3:31-4:21c Rays, Re By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Heraic-Acvo'cate A couple of games last week 'were lost to the inclement weather. But. backtracking to the \week before Spring Break. statistics show the Countr side Growers Ra\s leading w ith a 5-0 record. with the Chapman Fruit Co. Red Sox close behind at 6-1. On March 14. the Red Sox edged the Joe L. Davis Braves 2-1. Wyatt Zeigler and Alex Rodriguez scored in the fifth inning to give the Red Sox the come-from-behind victory. Other players on the Red Sox are Isaac Flores. Keith Choate. Mason Block. Kyle Choate. Pablo Salgado. Tony Servin. Zach Macias. Daniel Everett. Johnny Shelton and Cody VanSickle. Leadoff batter Boone Paris scored the only run for the Braves in the fourth inning to give his team a brief advantage. Other Braves players are Parker Carlton. Hayden Lindsey. Josh Carlton. Tanner Carlton. Joc'- Quez Thomas. Will Roberts. Nick Nichols, Augustine Flores, Jesse Pilkington and Rico Aleman. d Sox Lead Majors There were no games on March 15. On the 17th. the Red Sox won 10-2 over the All Creatures Animal Hospital Reds. Block. Kile Choate and Macias each put a pair of runs on the board for the Red Sox. Flores. Zeigler. Salgado and Servin each added solo scores. Jesse Santoyo and Kyle He- vwett scored in the fourth inning for the Reds. Others playing for the Reds are Jax Ullrich. Larrett Smith. Frankie Coronado. Aa- ron Harrison. Javlon Ramirez. Hunter Scran-ton. Marquis Delgado and Elias Montoyo. The last game before Spring Break was a thriller with the Rays nipping the Braves 5-4. Carlos Camacho and Cody Cumbee got the Rays going with a pair of tallies in the first inning. Camacho added another in the fifth inning and Cade Roberts and Jimmy Lane fin- ished with a pair of runs in the sixth inning. Other Rays are Tucker Albritton. Jhett See, Jacob Barton. Jason Alamia. Danny Owens. J.T. Bryant and Jacob Hebert. Leadoff batter Lindsey crossed home plate in the first and fifth innings for the Braves. Parker Carlton did the same in the first and third innings. The Monday games after Spring Break were a wash. Last Tuesday, the Braves jumped past the Reds 8-2. For the Braves. Lindsey, Paris. Josh Carlton and Parker Carlton each put a pair of runs on the board. For the Reds. Hewett came around to home plate in the first inning and Ullrich added anoth- er run in the sixth. Thursday games were rained out. but last Friday, the Braves put together another win, over .the Albritton Insurance Inc. Giants 11-6. Lindsey was the only triple- tally batter for the Braves. Paris and Parker Carlton had twin scores and Josh Carlton. Rob- erts. Tanner Carlton. Thomas and Flores each added a run. For the Giants, leadoff batter Brandon Franks touched home three times. Joseph Crawford, Kai Shakir-Washington and Daniel Ortiz each chipped in with a run. Other Giants are Landon Alabritton. Thomas Atchley, Kole Robertson. Ryan Moore, Ivan Badillo, Brad Collum, Tirease Morris and Edgar Lucatero. GOT CHICKS? COURTESY PHOTO Third-grade students as Wauchula Elementary School recently read about Beatrice Biira of Uganda. When she was 9 years old, she and her family received a life-chang- ing gift from Heifer International. The donation, a goat named Mugisa, provided nour- ishment for the Biira family and, with money earned from selling surplus milk, allowed little Beatrice to go to school. She was an eager learner and later came to the United States to further her education, graduating from college. As the students researched her story, they learned that for $20 they could ,provide a flock of chickens for a family like the Biiras. Donations of pennies, nickels,: djmesjquarters and dollars added up, and the third graders quickly reached their goal! Toilearn more about Beatrice Biira and Heifer International, go to www.heifer.org. For depevidable lvhometowv\ servYie, lorida uel 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 Sat. 8:00 am 12:00 pm 863-773-9466 156 Will Duke Road, Wauchula 'E. 0. 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Ken was busy around town doing special projects Aith either his church, First United Methodist. or volunteering for the American Cancer Society. Why the American Cancer Society? You see, Ken was one of the people who like to proe the med- ical experts wrong. He beat the odds for the life expectancy the\ gave him. In 2003, Ken contracted a rare form of lImphoma can- L M COURTESY PHOTOS Ken Weis, enjoying life while at the Washington, D.C., Relay For Life. cer. He v.as .itold that he would onl\ li\e about three more \ears. Ken proved eer, one wrong and lived to see 2011 One hf his true loves .as reaching out to people and inform- ing them about how the American Cancer Society can help them. He wouldd vork all xear long for the annual Rela\ For Life e\ent. goino around to businesses and organizations and asking them for donations for his -Ken \Veis Auction." In memory of our dear friend and co-worker, the Rela\ For Life Committee %.ill continue the "Ken Weis Auction." An\one w ho is interested in donating to the auction or making a donation to the American Cancer Society, please contact us. This \ear's Rela\ For Life e\ent is set for April 30 and Ma\ I at Wildcat Stadium. ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM Did \ou knov that there are people in our community who cannot get to the cancer treatments the\ need to possibly save their lives' Did \ou know that there is something that \ou can do about this problem? The American Cancer Society needs your support for its Road to Recovery program. Oftentimes. we become so consumed in our own personal lives we forget that there are many people out there in need of a helping hand. The Road to Recovery program prides itself on demonstrating to others that we still possess the capacity to care. Road to Recovery provides an essential service to the public, one that can ultimately save their lives. The Road to Recovery program provides volunteer transporta- tion for cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. The volunteers- who drive for this program provide a crucial service to patients whose families and friends cannot drive them for every treatment. The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program is designed to match cancer patients with volunteer drivers. The demand for volunteer drivers is high, and we need more dedicated individuals to help these patients in their time of need. ' Drivers are an important part of a patient's recovery, providing moral support and a sympathetic ear. Volunteers can be retirees, students, homemakers or anyone with some time to spare. The main requirements are the desire to help others and to meet people, and, of course, a car in good working condition. We hope that people in our community with a morning or afternoon available every week or month will participate in this lifesaving program. A person can volunteer as often as he or she wishes. If interested in volunteering for the Road to Recovery Program please contact us at our local agency. You also can call Denise Benavides at 866-739-5288, extension 5802. My next column will be about the upcoming Cancer Prevention Study during our Relay For Life. As always, stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful week! Sharon Ussery is a board member for the Hardee Unit of the American Cancer Society, located on West Main Street in down- town Wauchula. For more information, call local Executive Director Denise Benavides at (866) 739-5288, extension 5802. Button, Oh, Button Button, oh, button Oh where hath thou fled, Did thee tarry too long amongst fabric and thread, Did thee roll off my bosom and cease to exist? How I wish I could follow thee into the mist. Button, oh, button You hath left me so To a place of which I do not know In my car or across the sea All I know is you are not here with me Button, oh, button Why are thou so cruel? Perhaps you were swallowed up by a stubborn mule Swatted off by some lazy cat Or caught on the chair when I arose from where I sat? Button, oh, button You've left me quite lonely, I smile at the thought you were my friend only. Were you shattered, broken, destroyed, or melted? The despair of your department hath left my heart wilted. Button, oh, button I have found one anew A perfect match, he looks just like you Upon my cloak he sits and waits, Perhaps for his turn to escape ... --Candice Torres,15 Bozwling Green 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, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.J Sometimes a volunteer is needed to get a cancer patient where he needs to go. That's when a caring community kicks in and takes over. Volunteers give of their time to drive cancer patients to and from treatments. People can volunteer as little or as much as they want. Frankie's 773-5665 116 Carlton St. Wauchula Now Accepting Hours: VwA. Tuesday Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3 4 7c Ul . 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Come sign your child up for Early Head Start/Head Start! Vengan a inscribir su niiio(a) para Early Head Start/Head Start! 3:31-4:14c RCMA Bowling Green CDC 404 Orange St, Bowling Green Tel: (863) 375-4881 Ask for Pregunten por Gloria Hernandez/Beatrice Zamorano Monday-Friday Lunes-Viernes 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. - I s I - FARM' INURNC I I 1 Lugnuts By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Rapid Tech Lugnuts have managed to get all their games in recently. picking up four wins to remain undefeated at 7-0. Other teams have either been rained out or victims of the 'ugnuts in recent play. Backtracking to March 14, the Lugnuts swept the Bar Crescent D River Dogs 19-3. Kaden Bryan, Rafael Ca- brera, Caleb Block, Steven Jackson and Colton Block all circled the bases three times for the Lugnuts. Hunter Davis added twin scores and Tyler Hooten and Jose Rivera each added a run. Other Lugnuts players are Jake Stephens, Caleb Macias, Alejandro Gon- zalez and Issac Kuen. Oscar DeLeon and Fidencio Davila crossed home plate for the River Dogs in the first inning and Lane Revell added a seconod-inning tally. Other players for the River Dogs are Palmer Klein, Kipp Cooper, Emery Smith, Bruce Baugh- man, Nicholas Gainous, David Navarro, Daniel Cantu and Gage Garza. In the March 15 game, the Peace River Electric Coopera- tive Inc. Muck Dogs stopped Rule Machine Pitch the Nickerson Dairy Mud Cats 10-7. Jace Bryan, Joseph Wood and Bryan Flores were all twin-tally batters for the Muck Dogs. Cason Gough, Vincente Chai- dez, Oscar DeSantiago, Clayton Har~s and Adam Montes each added a run. Other Muck Dogs are Clay Hancock, Ari Soles and Bobby Flores. Dylan Lambert and Cayden Johnson were the only two- score batters for the Mud Cats. Isaac Badillo, Coy Gough and Vincent Cabrera chipped in with a run apiece. Other Mud Cats are Hayden Mushrush, Joel Alvarez, Alex Fenton, Justin Cruz, Rafael Hubbell and Ethan Willis. In the March 17 game, the River Dogs nipped the Mud Cats 6-5. DeLeon and Cooper scored in the first inning for the River Dogs. Gainous, Cooper and Cantu added a trio of tallies in the second inning and Davila added the final run in the third. Leadoff batter Lambert scored twice for the Mud Cats. Badillo, Gough and Johnson each put a run on the board. In the final game before Spring Break, the Lugnuts took the measure of the Alan Jay Automotive Storm 8-1. Caleb Block circled the bases three times for the Lugnuts. with Bryan. Jackson. Colton Block and Hooten added a pair of runs apiece and Sephens adding a solo score. Presley Gilliard was the only Storm runner to get all the way to home plate. Several other players were stranded on the base paths. Others on the Storm squad are Greysen Weeks. Owen Schraeder. Elias Ra- mirez. Derek Camilo. Brinson Conerly. Dawson Bryant. Jason Walker, Brandon Wilson. Au- stin Alamia and Chace Ross. There were only two game last week because of the rainy weather. On Tuesday. the Lug- nuts edged the Mud Cats 6-5. Caleb Block was the big gun for the Lugnuts with three trips to home plate. Hooten, Davis and Gonzalez added the other runs, while for the Mud Cats, it was Cabrera with twin tallies and Badillo, Gough and John- son with a run apiece. Last Friday, the Lugnuts took care of the Muck Dogs 8-1. Stephens and Caleb Block each put a pair of runs on the board for the Lugnuts, with Bryan, Cabrera, Jackson and Davis added a run apiece, while Montes was the only batter to score for the Muck Dogs. April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 5C Bees, Scrappers Atop T-Ball By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Despite the showers, the T- Ball teams have gotten quite a few games completed. At the end of last week. the ATP Agri-Services Inc. Bees ,were still undefeated at 5-0. with the Conley Grove Service Scrappers close behind at 4-1. the only loss to the Bees. In the week before Spring Break. Monday was a thriller with the Scrappers nipping the City of Wauchula Diamond Jaxx 22-21. Joshua Block. Nicholas Jack- son and Boone Pazzaglia were all four-score batters for the Scrappers. Sean Souther and Rudy Arizmendi had triple tal- lies. and Christopher Quiroz, Josiah Lozano, Andrew Kuen and Ty Woods each added a run. Other players for the Scrappers are Madison Schraeder and John Nord. Ariana Olmos, B.J. Johnson and Damien Olmos each circled the bases four times for the Diarhond Jaxx. Aiden Thomas, Eric Rivera, Justin Smith and Joseph Hamilton each came home twice. Others playing for the Diamond Jaxx are J.R. Redding, Chris Nickerson Kad- en Bryant and Brendan Holton. In Tuesday's game. the Bees slipped past the Vision Ace Hardware Hooks 25-11. Kellon Lindsey. Dean Clark. Taijeous "-TvJay- Blandin and Cody Halstead all scored five runs for the Bees. Dallas Grice. Roman Hubbell. Jose Franco and Seth Pautz added three runs apiece and Tony Rodriguez added the final score. Luke Roberts put three runs on the board for the Hooks. Chase Albritton added two more and Carson MontsDeOca. Wyatt Rowland. Matt Webb. Billy Willis. Blake Rucker and Andrew Reschke each chipped in with a run. Others Hooks players are Rafael Zamora. Christian Avalos, Tyson Pace and Juan Gaitan. In the March 17 game, the Bees downed the Diamond Jaxx 29-19. Lindsey, Clark, Halstead and Pace led the Bees, while Hamilton was the only four- score batter for the Diamond Jaxx. In the finale on the week before Spring Break, the Hooks beat Giovanni's Rockhounds 29-26. Rowland, Webb, Rucker and Willis each scored four times for the Hooks. Avalos and Gaitan each scored three times and MontsDeOca. Zamora and Roberts touched home twice each. Reschke addea a run. Eric Mushrush. Zander Yeo- mans. Codee Walker and Ma- son Shepard were four-tally batters for the Rockhounds. Cody Knight and Dane Risher had three runs apiece. Riley Trammell and Jonathan Guar- diola scored twice each. Other Rockhounds are Gavin Evers, Johnathon Bishop and Johnny Trammell. There were only two games last week. In Tuesday's game. the Hooks defeated the Dia- mond Jaxx 25-21. Roberts. Rucker and MontsDeOca cir- cled the bases four times for the Hooks. while Nickerson was the only four-score batter for the Diamond Jaxx. In Friday's game, the Dia- mond Jaxx came back to win 15-14 over the Rock hounds. Johnson, Hamilton, Redding, Rivera and Nickerson were twin-tally batters for the Dia- mond Jaxx, while Bryant had three runs. For the Rockhounds, it was Walker, Mushrush and Shepard with triple tallies and Knight and Risher with two apiece. 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Hipolito Rios Perez, 26, Wau- chula, and Verenice Espinoza Vaughan, 22, Wauchula. Robert Lopez, 36, Wauchula, and Delores Rodriguez, 27, Wauchula. There was no small claims court, last week. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recent- ly in county court: Daphne Caroline Batts, domestic battery, not prosecut- ed. Carlos Bautista, domestic The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) announces the following work- shop to which all interested per- sons are invited: Lost River Preserve Dedication event: Governing and Basin Board members may attend to participate in a planting, tour the preserve and learn about the habitat restoration project. DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011; 8i30 a.m. PLACE: Cockroach Bay Pre- serve, 1123 Canal Street, Ruskin FL 33570 A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mart- i.McGuire@noaa.gov NOAA Restoration Center at (727) 551- 5785. For more information, you may contact: Lou.Kavouras@water- matters.org 1(800)423-1476 (FL only) or (352)796-7211, x4606 (Ad Order EXE0130) Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211, ext. 4702 or 1-800-423- 1476 (FL only),. ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; or email to ADACoordinator@swf- wmd.state.fl.us 4:7c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY CASE NO. 252011CP000024 IN RE: ESTATE OF BERNARD H. CHAPMAN, also known as BERNARD CHAPMAN, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BERNARD H. CHAPMAN, also known as BERNARD CHAPMAN, deceased, whose date of death was February 13, 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 Attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this 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 WITHIN 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 03/31/11. Personal Representative: DALE OSBORN 1085 Ridge Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Attorney for Personal Representative: John W. H. Burton, of BURTON & BURTON, PA. Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, FL 33873-1729 Telephone: (863) 773-3241 Telecopier: (866) 591-1658 Florida Bar Number: 0650137 3:31;4:7c battery, bond estreated, not pros- ecuted. Michael Damien Brewer, possession of drug parapherna- lia, two months in jail with cred- it for time served (CTS), fines and court costs waived. Matthew Duwayne Carroll, disorderly intoxication, not prosecuted. Maria Dominguez, retail theft, adjudication withheld, probation six months, stay out of store, $325 fine and court costs, $50 cost of prosecution (COP), 20 hours community service. Ramiro Hernandez-Perez, assault one month one day CTS, fines and fees waived; battery, not prosecuted. Amy Marie King, retail theft, adjudication withheld, time served, probation six months, ACF Mile Post Class, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP, 20 hours community service. Ivan Mendez, retail theft, adjudication withheld, probation six months, ACF Mile Post class, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP, $3.73 restitution, 20 hours community service. Gustavo Vallejo, two counts petit theft, adjudication with- held, probation six months, no contact with victims, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP. John Coulter, domestic bat- tery, not prosecuted. Benjamin Lazo, trespass on property other than structure or conveyance, 10 days CTS, pro- bation one year, stay off proper- ty, $325 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 COP, 40 hours community ser- vice. Fernando Santiago, domestic battery and possession of mari- juana, one month 16 days CTS, $325 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees and $50 COP placed on lien, release to immigration. Christopher Froehlich, two counts violation of probation (original charges two counts voyeurism, trespass upon the unenclosed curtilage of a dwelling, trespass on an occu- pied structure or conveyance and criminal mischief), proba- tion revoked, five months in jail, $50 public defender fee and $50 COP added to outstanding fines and fees and placed on lien. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: City of Wauchula vs. estate of Edmund Makowski, petition for foreclosure on liens. Wauchula State Bank vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 252011 DR000077 MEGAN WASHINGTON, Petitioner, and DEMETRISE WASHINGTON, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: DEMETRISE WASHINGTON 612 Bronty Rd Greenville, NC 27834 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Megan Washington whose address is P.O. Box 1567, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 on or before 04-29-11, and file the orig- inal with the clerk of this Court at PO Drawer 1749, Wauchula FL 33873 before service on Petitioner or immediately there- after. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the peti- tion. 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 result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: March 23, 2011 B. HUGH BRADLEY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: DIANE V. SMITH DEPUTY CLERK 3:31-4:21p David P. Mills. Am% P. Mills et al. damages-contracts and indebtedness. Wauchula State Bank \s. George M. Pontes. damages- contracts and indebtedness. Delio Romanes vs. D.W. Lawrence, warden, petition to review inmate situation. Triangle Chemical Co. vs. Parker Farms and Jimmy Parker. damages-contracts and indebtedness. Samuel Lee Johns and Pamela Johns. divorce. Victor M. Lopez and Jessica Ramirez Lopez, divorce. Mary H. Silva and Francesco Javier Silva, divorce. Shannon Knarr vs. Jeff McCall, petition for injunction for protection. Tricia Thompson vs. Matthew K. Thompson, 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: Norma Jean Jones and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Charles Taiwan Blandin, order. Pamela Nicole Johns vs. Samuel Lee Johns, voluntary dismissal of temporary injunc- tion for protection. Brianna Diane Owens vs. Leavie Joseph Owens II, volun- tary dismissal of temporary injunction for protection. Deborah N. Keen vs. Horace E. Keen Jr., injunction for pro- tection. Karissa Lashawn Rivers and DOR vs. Darius L. Pitts, order. Clinton A. Anderson and Cristie Lee Anderson, order. Stefanie Lynn Weed Long and Joseph Long III, divorce. Sheri Dee Judah and John William Judah, divorce. Dennis W. Albritton and Lou. Ann Whitner Albritton, divorce. Olivia Arana Castillo and Casimiro Jaime Castillo, divorce. Esther Alvarado Castillo and Arturo Trevino Castillo, divorce. In re forfeiture of 2005 Nissan Altima vs. Demaris Reynolds and Rafael J. Echemendia, order of forfei- ture. Betty Ann Eason and 4-J Groves Inc. vs. WI-I LLC and Potomac-Wauchula LLC, order. The following felony crimi- nal cases were disposed of APRIL 2, 2011 recently by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudi- cated guilty unless noted oth- erwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending suc- cessful completion of proba- tion. Sentences are pursuant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guide- lines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Jami Irene Santos. petition to review sentence (original charge possession of hvdro- codone). probation modified to one year without drug offender conditions. Cody James Rawls. uttering a forged check, not prosecuted. Armando Gutierrez, motion to review probation (original charge attempted second degree murder), restitution of $25,859 and unpaid fines and fees placed on lien, probation termi- nated. The following real estate transactions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: J. 'David Fitzgerald and Phyliss T. Fitzgerald to Gen C. and Linda D. Gilbert and Linda S. Benton, $52,000. Wauchula State Bank to William G. and Kate Randall, $120,000. Eradio G. Jr. and Cynthia L. Cerna to Billy and Janice Hill, $72,024.53. Housing and Urban Development to Arthur Long, $42,000. Torrey Oaks RV & Golf Resort LLC to Richard A. Lee, $30,000. 11:00 A.M. Personal property in the following units will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statute Section 83.801-83.809. Contents may include household items, furniture, clothing, closed cartons, etc. The sale will take place at Convenient Mini Storage, 5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling Green, FL on April 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Unit #17 James Mitchell Unit # 30 Kara Spencer Unit #18 Unknown Unit #41 Annie Talio 3:17,-31c Looks like a few people are starting to head for home. The weather is still not good to the north yet. so I hope they are not sorry that they left early. KOFFEE KLATCH Diane and Frank Roy and Cindy and Bill Johnson were our hosts on March 30. Dick Robinson led the U.S. Pledge. Claire Tremblay led the Cana- dian Pledge and Don Merillat led the prayer. The 50/50 winners were Shirley and Bill Johnson. Nan- cy and Dewey Morrison, Marie Bogavich and Verna and Ken Dawson. SATURDAY DANCES Everyone had a good time at the dance March 26 with Chris- sy Harriman. Door prizes or money were donated by Char- lene and Ray Baker, Midge Saunders, Leona Munsie, Paul- ine and Hank Dupuis, Nonie and Bob Barr, Sylvia and Dale Baker, Cindy and Bill Johnson and Marie and Les Ascott. Nancy Morrison was the win- ner of our hidden prize. The 50/50 winner for this dance was Betty Ackermann. Door prize winners were Beth Collins, Les Ascott, Gary Breyer, Charlie Lane, Mary Esson, Sharron Noble and Barb Ellis. Our next dance is our Farewell Dance this Saturday with Doin'it Rite. We hope to have everyone out for this dance, as we all gather together for one last time before we all go our own separate ways until this November. BINGO The large jackpot on March 25 was split among Suzie Johnston, Frankie Walters and Susan Henry. Dick Barker and Ken Bolin split the small jack- pot, with Giselle Tremblay and Darlene Henry splitting the spe- cial jackpot. On March 28, Judy McBride won the large jackpot. Bubbles Powell won the small jackpot and the special jackpot was split among Jim Fisher, Ken Krus- sell, Pat Kelley and Rosalie Folnsbee. The last bingo is April 15. SCORES Men's Golf March 24: Win- ners were A's, Dewey Morris- on; B's, Brian Kavanagh; C's, Bernie Edwards; and D's, Mick Adams. Ladies Golf March 24: Low Putts, Jan Bricker with 14; Nancy Morrison and Rita Del- isle with 16. Golf will continue until everyone is gone. They are still playing cribbage, pinochle, double pinoche, bridge and horse-collar shuffling. CHURCH Diane Burget's "Church News" piece is not available this week as Bill, Diane's hus- band, has been in the hospital. Our best wishes to Bill for a speedy recovery. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jolene Funding LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 159 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: LOT 16 BRANCH PARK MH ESTATES 1ST ADD AD-461 P331 551P102 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS,,,, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: Daniel and Silvia Lozano 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 11" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Laura L. Barker, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD001XXXX3:7- 3:17-4:7c NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOLENE FUNDING LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 360 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: LOT 2 BLK 1 HEARTLAND ESTATES PHASE THREE 401 P1 686P1189 PB-B41P1 692P1005 696P750 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: WILLIE LUBIN AND MARI- LYN LUBIN 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 14'" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD002XXXX 3:17-4:7c Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor 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. I- s NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOLENE FUNDING LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 276 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: 1 AC BEG NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN S 291 FT E 150 FT N 291 FT W 150 FT POB 17 33S 25E 439P382 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: ROBERTA SPEARS WILLIAMS 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 11'" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Laura L. Barker, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD004XXXX 317-47c Back To Basics By lan Rice Gospel Preacher HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN Many profess to be "born-again Christians," and this concept is not foreign to the Bible. Jesus spoke of it, saying, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus then asked Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again' (John 3:3-7). Unfortunately, many speaking of being born again fail to fol- low what Jesus said concerning the matter. Some say you only need to have faith in Jesus and believe in Him to be born again. But what did Jesus say? Jesus said, "Except one born again, he cannot see the king- dom of God" (v. 3). He explained that this new birth consisted of being born of "water and the Spirit" (v.5). The obvious question, then, is: "How is one born of water and the Spirit?" For the answer to that question, turn to Scripture. It is the only source of authority in religion. Consider where "water" and "the Spirit" are connected: Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" 1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free and have all been made to drink into one Spirit." Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit." This new birth includes baptism for the remission of sins. It is in the act of baptism that one's sins are remitted and one is added to the body of the saved in Christ and is regenerated - bor again! This is in total agreement with other Scriptures. Romans 6:4 "Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." Ephesians 2:1 "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins." One becomes alive, though once spiritually dead because of sin (James 1:15; Romans 6:23), when those sins are washed away by the blood of Christ, the cleansing agent for sin (Ephesians 1:7); when he is united with Christ in the likeness of His death as he is buried in the waters of baptism (Romans 6:4). One then becomes a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). That's when one is born again. Get Back To Basics, read, study and obey God's Word! Ian Rice is the full-time evangelist at Wauchula Church of Christ, a non-denominational group of Christians seeking to follow the New Testament pattern of service to God. Visit the church website at www. wauchulachurchofchrist. com. Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age. During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the fol- lowing arrests: COUNTY April 4, Irvin Martines, 21, of 284 Griffin Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo on a charge of failure to appear in court and was also charged with battery. April 3, Auselio Gonzalez-Perez, 26, of 654 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo and charged with DUI. April 3 ,a fight on Marion Street, criminal mischief on King Road and thefts on Edison Avenue and on U .S. 17 South were reported. April 2, Daniel Gabriel, 21, of Lowe's Cabins, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo and charged with disorderly intoxi- cation and possession of marijuana. April 2, Adrian Ray Chapman, 50, of 591 Sauls Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with violation of probation. April 2, a residential burglary on Lois Lane, a robbery/holdup on North Florida Avenue, criminal mischief on Lee Street and thefts on U .S. 17 North and U.S. 17 South were reported. April 1, Christopher Lee Mannis, 22, of 62 Princeton Ave., Frostproof, was arrested by Det. Sgt. John Shivers on a charge of violation of probation. April 1, criminal mischief on Wilbur C. King Blvd., and thefts on Old Bradenton Road, SR 62 and East County Line Road were reported. March 31, Timothy B. Frazier, 29, of 1815-27th Ave. E., Bradenton, was arrested by Dep. Michael Lake and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 31, thefts on Suwannee Street and on Moffit Road were reported. March 30, a residential burglary on SR 64 East, robbery/- holdup on Branch Lane, and thefts on Hickory Street, Altman Road and SR 64 East were reported. March 29, a residential burglary on SR 66, and a theft on West Oak Street were reported. March 28, Eric Daniel Cobb, 22, of 715 N. 8th Ave., Wau- chula, was arrested by Dep. Danny O'Bryan on a charge of failure to appear in court. March 28, a residential burglary on Hickory Street, and a theft on Goosepond Road were reported. WAUCHULA April 2, Luis Cintillo, 41, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. John Nicholas and charged with disorderly intox- ication. April 2, burglary of conveyances on West Palmetto Street and on South Ninth Avenue, and a theft on East Main Street were reported. March 31, criminal mischief on East Main Street was report- ed. March 30, a theft on West Main Street was reported. March 29, Thayson Lacey Quinn, 48, of 505 High St., April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 7C Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with dis- orderly intoxication. March 29, a fight on North Eighth Avenue and a theft on West Oak Street were reported. BOWLING GREEN April 2, a theft on West Main Street was reported. April 1, a theft on East Main Street was reported. March 29, criminal mischief on Freeman Avenue was report- I0unig/ihigFoeasS 4/7/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:11 AM Set: 7:48 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 37 mins. Moon Data Rise: 9:30 AM Set: 11:39 PM Overhead: 4:34 PM Underfoot: 4:09 AM Moon Phase 15% Waxing Crescent Major Times 4:09 AM 6:09 AM 4:34 PM 6:34 PM Minor Times 9:30 AM -10:30 AM 11:39 PM-12:39 AM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/8/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:10 AM Set: 7:48 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 38 mins. Moon Data Rise: 10:18 AM Set: -:-- Overhead: 5:26 PM Underfoot: 5:00 AM Moon Phase 22% Waxing Crescent Major Times 5:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:26 PM 7:26 PM Minor Times 10:18 AM-ll:18 AM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/9/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:09 AM Set: 7:49 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 40 mins. Moon Data Rise: 11:12AM Set: 12:32 AM Overhead: 6:19 PM Underfoot: 5:53 AM Moon Phase 31% Waxing Crescent Major Times 5:53 AM 7:53 AM 6:19 PM 8:19 PM Minor Times 12:32 AM- 1:32 AM 11:12 AM-12:12 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/10/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:08 AM Set: 7:49 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 41 mins. Moon Data Rise: 12:09 PM Set: 1:23 AM Overhead: 7:13 PM Underfoot: 6:46 AM Moon Phase 41% Waxing Crescent Major Times 6:46 AM 8:46 AM 7:13 PM 9:13 PM Minor Times 1:23 AM 2:23 AM 12:09 PM 1:09 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/11/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:07 AM Set.: 7:50 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 43 mins. Moon Data Rise: 1:10 PM Set: 2:11 AM Overhead: 8:06 PM Underfoot: 7:40 AM Moon Phase 50% First Quarter Major Times 7:40 AM 9:40 AM 8:06 PM 10:06 PM Minor Times 2:11 AM 3:11 AM 1:10 PM 2:10 PM Prediction Average+ Time Zone UTC: -4 4/12/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:06 AM Set: 7:50 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 44 mins. Moon Data Rise: 2:12 PM Set: 2:55 AM Overhead: 8:59 PM Underfoot: 8:33 AM Moon Phase 63% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 8:33 AM -10:33 AM 8:59 PM 10:59 PM Minor Times 2:55 AM 3:55 AM 2:12 PM 3:12 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/13/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:05 AM Set: 7:51 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 46 mins. Moon Data Rise: 3:17 PM Set: 3:38 AM Overhead: 9:51 PM Underfoot: 9:25 AM Moon Phase 73% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 9:25 AM -11:25 AM 9:51 PM 11:51 PM Minor Times 3:38 AM 4:38 AM 3:17 PM 4:17 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/14/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:04 AM Set: 7:51 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 47 mins. Moon Data Rise: 4:21 PM Set: 4:17 AM Overhead: 10:43 PM Underfoot:10:17 AM Moon Phase 83% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 10:17 AM-12:L7 PM 10:43 PM-12:43 AM Minor Times 4:17 AM 5:17 AM 4:21 PM 5:21 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 The Chinese invented eyeglasses. Marco Polo reported seeing many pairs worn by the Chinese as early as 1275, 500 years before lens grinding became an art in the West. ut, WHEN IS A PUBLIC NOTICE NOT PUBLIC? Proposed legislation SPB 7204 and HB 89 would remove your right to read public notices in newspapers restricting them to government web sites only. The public's right to know cannot be abandoned in favor of presumed cost savings, which are elusive. Public Notices must be publicly accessible 53.6% of Floridian's over 65 do not have access to the internet* 28.1% of African-Americans in Florida do not have access to the internet* 34.6% of Hispanics in Florida do not have access to the internet* In addition to printed newspapers, Florida's newspapers provide a supplemental public notice web site, www.floridapublicnotices.com, allowing free and unlimited searchable access to public notices aggregated from Florida newspapers. Government posting of government notices on government websites takes away third-party neutrality Making government officials responsible for notifying the public on their own websites carries with it a potential for abuse. For example, it may create the temptation to change or manipulate the timing of public notices. If a scheduled public notice is not published or contains false information, the newspaper is more likely to catch the mistake. Public Notices must be archived in a secure and accessible format The internet does not provide as reliable an archival history of public notices as newspapers due to its vulnerability in the form of hackers, viruses, and downed servers. Governmental websites do not provide legal affidavits and written proof of publication and a secure and verifiable paper trail State and local governments, attorneys and private citizens rely on this documentation to ensure that these notices were published timely and lawfully, as newspapers are required by law to do. 'Scarborough Research Multi-Market study 2010 Release 2 SiFLORIDA SLf PUBLIC NOTICES 0 WW.)K)DAPtUBLICNOtILtL,.COM PON >7 . S M N. :- FR I. 8 i:0-5 0 4:7nc - - IBBEGINNIN AA I: 4:7nc 8C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Rodeo Bits By Kathy Ann Gregg HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, RODEO BITS! Wow, I cannot believe it's been a year that I have been writing Rodeo Bits! * Now, I know that I have not written 52 columns, but it was after the 2010 Hardee County Fair Ranch Rodeo that Cyndi Krahl, the managing editor of The Herald-Advocate, roped me (get the pun!) into writing a rodeo column on a regular basis. So I consider my Fair Ranch Rodeo column as my anniversary column! This year's Ranch Rodeo was as exciting as ever! There were five teams competing for that beautiful silver tray and winner's belt buckles, with three of them composed of Hardee Countians. They were 7S Bar Ranch (the Cantu family), Perry Custom Meats (Ed Perry's family) and Freely Cattle (persons employed at FINR). The "outsiders" were Stevens Cattle (not Charles Robert Stevens) and Pressley Cattle Co., both from Bartow. Btt this week's column is concentrating on the littlest rodeo stars, the mutton busters! One of the rodeo clowns that I work with jokes that you'll go to jail for slapping your child in public. but it's OK to put him on the back of moving livestock and call it entertainment' Most of these tykes love it, and keep coming back. Many of them have invested in vests, chaps (some custom-made). and dec- orated helmets (a must). And these young roughstock riders from Hardee County were out in full force consisting of Carson MontsDeOca from Zolfo Springs and Luke Roberts from Bowling Green; Wauchulans Cason Gough. J.R. Redding (his grandpa, Buck Redding, was one of the judges that night), Kaleigh Harris (who decided to save her skills for the great ride she had the next day at Reality Ranch), Tyson Pace (who is the grandson of State Rep. Denise Grimsley and who showed that even politicos can do rodeo), Eli Hayes, Boone Pazaglia (who was there defending his winning title from 2010), Caleb Nadasky, Parker Humphries (who also had an awe- some ride at Reality Ranch the next day!), and one of the most fashionable sheep riders I have seen in some time, Miss Trinity Van Sickle, who was decked out in hot-pink chaps and accessories, which show off her blonde hair. Trinity certainly is Tough Enough to Wear Pink (and has proven it by winning 10 points at each of the last two Arcadia Youth Rodeos). In case any of the others are locals, also riding were Morgan Parks, T.J. Keen, B.J. Johnson, Gracie Remy, Morgan and Shylee Dunlap, Ashton Bass, Brook and Taylor Barcinus, and Cason Smith. And the winner was (drumroll, please) Bryce Beckham! I believe Bryce hails from the Auburndale area, but he is the grandson of Bart and Susan Barton and Alan and Angela Ackley, all of Wauchula. This young man braved that dry, smelly wool and hung on for the longest ride, winning him his own belt buckle. Bryce was one of the contestants from last year also, so as you can see, perseverance pays off. Congratulations to all of these wild'and crazy youngsters for their great rides, and especially to Bryce. Appreciation goes to Bob and Shirley Jarriel for hauling those beautiful sheep to all of our youth events! 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! Tyson Pace takes off, showing his sheep-riding style to grandmother (and state rep) Denise Grimsley. COURTESY PHOTOS BY KATHYANN GREGG J.R. Redding holds on tight with grandpa (and judge) Buck Redding watching. Boone Pazaglla makes a brave attempt to hang onto his winner's title from 2010. For the week ended March 31, 2011 At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipt totaled 6,080 head, compared to 6,307 last week, and 5,960 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 lower, feeder steers and heifers were steady to 3.00 higher. Bryce Beckham Impresses the crowd; with his winning ride, earning the prize belt buckle. .fr .. . The fashionable, and fearless, Trinity Van Sickle is cer- tainly a Tough Enough to Wear Pink cowgirl! Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Slaughter Cows: Slaughter Bulls: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2 200-300 lbs 170.00-212.50 300-400 lbs 155.00-187.50 400-500 lbs 138.00-179.00 Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2 200-300 lbs 140.00-180.00 300-400 Ibs 128.00-157.50 400-500 lbs 121.00-146.00 Lean: 750-1200 lbs 85-90 percent 62.00-70.00 Yield Grade No. 1-2 1000-2100 lbs 84.00-94.00 Nutrition Facts Serving Size. Your Com rllriint ' '": Dad l.,, "-alLie ",lu e*. Responsibility 100' Ste'.vardship 1 0'- '- - Grov...lh I C ""'.' ' Pri'rrinrc 1 0 ... 0 - NOW p***s-'- ---- ---. I : q% . .... .J.:-,.: --. .o . " . .-^ -,_-_, : * -' *. ,, *V' .. ' ; ,,,,. ; -'.- ..' *-..' . -L -:" ... ~ -.. !' ..- ''I ...:_ r. ." r*" t'" ,--~- r* -- ~.,."*^w TC*^ .-m ,,,J ^ .' : . :''" ', ,"* *' ': "'* '.w '' '*.-- "": '^. .-* ...S : ' - '-*- -.:-"'*?) i:^ -......:,^^ v~-,L', k .: '' . ,.. .- . . .,. .,rr :' :: ,=.. ,., .', -- -: .." ,,, ,':. 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The

Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

111th Year, No. 18
3 Sections, 28 Pages

Thursday, April 7, 2011

SEASONAL SHOT

PHOTO COURTESY KATHY ANN GREGG
Look familiar? This photograph appeared in the April/May 2010 issue of "Country"
magazine, one of the favorites of Hardee County readers. That magazine gave it a full
page, and captioned it "Hey, It's Spring!" The image was captured by Wauchula pho-
tographer Kathy Ann Gregg way back in 1994. The little girl is her niece, Kelsey Pinault,
now a college student. The photo also won second place at the 2006 Florida State Fair.
For now, it reminds us that the grass is beginning to grow ... and all is right with God's
world. Happy spring!

Heartland Chorale Presents

'Precious Memories' Friday

Concert Features Old-Time Gospel Music And Hymns

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
It's that gospel tune you grew
up singing, or the one your
grandmother hummed as she
rocked you to sleep or softly
sang while she mixed a batch of
cookie dough.
And in the spirit of a
Heartland Homecoming, The

WEATHER
DATE HIGH LOW RAIN
03130 86 66 0.45
03/31 83 65 1.41
04/01 80 56 0.01
04/02 85 49 0.00
04/03 86 54 0.00
04/04 89 62 0.00
04/05 79 54 0.62
TOTAL Rainfall to 04/05/11 9.09
Same period last year 10.49
Ten Year Average -54.30
Source. Univ. o Fla. Ona Research Center

INDEX
Classifieds ......... 6B
Community Calendar .5A
Courthouse Report ... 6C
Crime Blotter ....... 7C
Hardee Living ....... 2B
Information Roundup .5A
Obituaries .......... 4A
School Lunch Menu ..5C

7 821111 111111111
7 18122 07290 3

Heartland Chorale is presenting
an evening of "Precious Mem-
ories" tomorrow (Friday) night
beginning at 7 at First Christian
Church in Wauchula.
It will be "the county's own
take on the popular Bill Gaither
Homecoming series on televi-
sion," organizers say, and
promises to present gospel
favorites of old combined with
the new "sung in a casual set-
ting."
As a highlight, it will honor
four local "singing saints," Sam
Rawls, Virginia Metheny, Doris
Lambert and Duck Smith. Each
has been a lifelong singer, shar-
ing that talent with the commu-
nity throughout the years at var-
ious opportunities and events.
There will be a special tribute
to Hardee County's churches,
and the history of several
Hardee County pioneer families
will be recounted.
Serving as master'of cere-
monies for the event is Marcus
Shackelford.
Tickets are $10, and are on
sale at Wauchula State Bank
and Cat's on Main. A limited
number are expected to be
available at the door.
Preparation for the event has
shown what a homecoming it
will be! Chorale members
themselves spend rehearsal ses-
sions sharing the fond recollec-
tions the songs they are singing
seem to always stir.

It is just the reaction The
Heartland Chorale hopes to
evoke as it plans to make this
sort of production an annual
event.
The night will offer vocals
from solos to full choirs. Expect
to hear Sam Dunn, the Rev.
Spence Decker, Leslie C.
Coughlin, Melanie Carnley,
Susan Robertson, Shaydan
Ward, Laurie Linder, Kim Trott,
June Potter and Belinda Clark.
The Bowling Green Baptist
Praise Band will be there, as
will the Miller Family from
Bowling Green Assembly of
God.
Instrumentalists include
Steve Dockery. John Heath,
Bruce Durrance, Lynn Bennett,
Kay Paris, Paul Clark and
Jeraldine Crews.
The program will be under
the direction of Sherry Miller.
It will be an evening of fun
and memories as the old songs
of faith are sung, memories and
shared, recollections are told,
and histories are given.
And what "casual hometom-
ing" would fail to include a sin-
galong? Not this one! The
Heartland Chorale says the
audience will be asked to par-
ticipate in the singing.
For some down-home Sou-
thern Gospel and tradition, head
on over to the church at 1121
Louisiana St. in Wauchula.

Ouster Cost Plenty

Legal Bills Involving City Commissioners'

Actions And Departure Equal Nearly $24,000
By JOAN SEAMAN $3,300 from Ables and $2,440 They had interviewed three
Of The Herald-Advocate from Allen, all related to the of the top five candidates when
The list of debts created by investigation, city records to be the final blow from their illegal
the ousted Wauchula City Com- turned over to investigators and actions fell. On Feb. 11, Gov.
mission continues to grow. questions from each of the Rick Scott followed state
Legal fees caused by its seven commissioners then in- statutes and ordered the re-
wrongdoing amounted to al- volved. moval of the five remaining
most $24,000 in the 11 months In late May, and June, when commissioners, Val Patarini,
which ended the saga when five all seven commissioners were Dan Graham, David Royal,
sitting commissioners left their charged, bills were $4,900 for Clarence Bolin and Jerry
seats on Feb. 11. Allen and $2,175 for Ables. The Conerly. Four resigned and
In addition to their regular seven went to court on June 29 Graham was removed by exec-
billings, fees by city attorney and were ordered to pay fines utive order.
Cliff Ables and labor attorney and investigative costs. Legal bills on Feb. 11 and up
Reynolds Allen, as far back as Efforts continued to remove to Feb. 16 were $2,430 as Ables
March 2010, were due to con- Giroux and involved lengthy worked feverishly to overturn
cerns over the Sunshine Law negotiations on a termination the gubernatorial action, but
i,;nl-tinnr anrd crmmission Pf- settlement adding August legal failed when Scott reaffirmed his

forts to remove city manager
Rick Giroux come to a total of
$23,905.
They began in earnest in
March 2010 when the commis-
sion voted to spend $4,800 on a
consultant to help uncover the
city's internal problems. That
backfired when the report
pointed the finger at the com-
mission for holding closed
meetings on Sept. 14, 2009 and
March 1, 2010.
A State Attorney investiga-
tion followed the report and
resulted in April billings of

--''- r. -5..
bills of $5,000 from Allen and
$3,135 for Ables to complete
the termination package. The
last day at work for Giroux was
Aug. 18.
Olivia Minshew, head of the
community development and
code enforcement office, was
named interim city manager. At
the late August elections, two
commission seats changed
when John Freeman and Rus-
sell Smith were elected. Matters
rocked along for several months
and the commission began its
search for a new city manager.

Another Crash

Another Fatalitr
By CYNTHIA KRAHL rotation until it struck a I
Of The Herald-Advocate the south shoulder. That
A 23-year-old St. Cloud man sion sparked a fire, the i
died in a single-vehicle crash gators said.
here last week, the Florida Hardee County Fire-I
Highway Patrol said. personnel from the
David Lee Blackburn was Springs station responded
travelingg alone in his 2001 scene, extinguishing the v
Chevrolet Silverado on Steve fire and pronouncing the

Roberts Special at about 5:30
p.m. on Wednesday when he
lost control of the truck roughly
one-half mile east of Kelly
Roberts Road.
Crash investigator Tpr. Jesse
DeBoom and homicide investi-
gator Cpl. Larry McClellan said
Blackburn had been eastbound
on Steve Roberts Special when
his vehicle left the pavement
and drove onto the south shoul-
der of the roadway.
He attempted to return to the
pavement, overcorrecting and
sending the vehicle into a
clockwise spin, the FHP said.
The truck continued in its

dead.
Blackburn became the
person to die on Hardee C
roadways this year.
The FHP reported that
Roberts Special was close
about four hours that ni
the accident was investing
The FHP also provi
crash report from an in
two days earlier, on Mar
which left an unidentified
senger dead.
Three other passenger
the driver were taken t(
hospitals, the FHP said.
That crash involved a
See CRASH 2A

decision.
The list of expenses contin-
ues beyond legal bills. There
See OUSTER 2A

Death

Under

i Probe
tree on By CYNTHIA KRAHL
colli- Of The Herald-Advocate
nvesti- The state Attorney General's
Office is investigating last
Rescue month's death of a resident of
Zolfo the Sunrise Community Group
Sto the Home in Wauchula, it has con-
vehicle firmed this week.
driver Lawrence John "Larry"
Raker, 62, of the 313 Orange St.
e third residence, was first reported
County missing from the home on
March 18, but was found later
Steve that night inside a van parked
sed for outside.
ght as He later died at Tampa
ated. General Hospital.
ded a Wauchula Police Chief Bill
incident Beattie said investigators with
rch 28, the Attorney General's Office
;d pas- are conducting a probe into the
death. On the case are investi-
rs and gators Earl Rutland and Manuel
o area Torres, he said.
Rutland said early this
1997 Wednesday morning that the
See DEATH 2A

COURTESY PHOTO
Instrumentalists practice for the "Precious Memories" performance on Friday night.

Get Your Free

Water Kit!

... Story 1B

DONATE OLD CELL

PHONES To SOLDIERS

... Story 6A

The Hunt

For Osceola

... Column 9B

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2A The Herald-Advocate, April 7,2011

The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
JAMES R. KELLY
Publisher/Editor
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL
Managing Editor

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; ^ Kelly's Column
''By Jim

Wilbur Robertson will present the annual Music At The Melon
SBarn Friday, April 29. More details will come later.

S Janice Wheeler reported the Hardee Livestock market re-
opened this past Monday at noon. She is still selling shares of stock
Sin the new company for $1,000 each. The goal is to sell 300 to 500
shares. She can be reached at 773-9747 or 781-0033.
Hardee has a large cattle industry. The market first opened in
S1946 and closed in late December 2010.

Hardee County had a good rain on Thursday and Tuesday. This
Swill help pasture grasses and citrus groves. Lawn mowers will soon
be busy.

The Connecticut Huskies won the men's NCAA basketball
the third national title for head coach Jim Calhoun. Nine potential Republican candidates for U.S. president in 2012 include former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee who currently is a TV personality on Fox News, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick .Santorum, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, and Minnesota U. .<S. House member Michele Bachmann who founded the congres- sional Tea Party Caucus. Potential GOP presidential candidates can test the waters in the Iowa Ames Straw Poll on Aug. 13, 2011. The local GOP has worked hard the past 15 years to increase its registered voter base to over 4,000. The local Democratic Party ,has done very little in that timeframe but still has over 6,000 regis- 'tered voters in Hardee. Next to Florida, my second favorite state is Georgia, also Known as the Peach State and Empire State of the South. Georgia became the fourth state in America in 1788 and was .named in honor of King George II of England. The state motto is "Wisdom, Justice and Moderation." Ray Charles did a great rendition of the state song "Georgia On My Mind." In the 2000 Census Georgia ranked No. 10 in population with nearly 8.2 million residents. Atlanta is the capital and largest city. Major agricultural crops include timber (especially pines), cot- ton, corn, peanuts, pecans, soybeans and poultry. Georgia red clay has been used for millions of bricks. My father was born in Cordele and lived there until about age 12 when his family moved to Miami. Georgia produced America's 39th President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Plains who rose to governor before he, wife SRosalyn and daughter Amy moved to the White House. Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, when the Democrat lost his re-elec- tion bid to California actor and Gov. Ronald Regan. Carter had tough luck as president and still lives in Plains where he has thrived as a peacemaker and humanitarian. The state bird is the brown thrasher. The state game bird is the bobwhite quail, whose numbers have dwindled due to fire ants, coyotes, and other factors. The state insect is the honeybee. The state reptile is the gopher tortoise. Georgia's state fish is the largemouth bass, and the state has .produced the U.S. record bass of 22 pounds, 4 ounces. The state tree is the live oak. The state flower is the Cherokee rose. The state wildflower is the azalea. Azaleas are now cultivat- ed and will be a featured flower in this week's Master's golf tour- Snament in Augusta. The state fossil is a shark tooth. Staurolite is the state mineral, and quartz is the state gem. Former U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's favorite . retreat in his later years was Warm Springs, Ga. CRASH Continued From 1A Ford F350 van traveling south- bound on County Road 663 on a rainy afternoon at 4:45. The Svan left the roadway, spun, struck a tree and overturned, crash investigator Tpr. Russell SWaldorff and homicide investi- gator 'Lpi. Kimberly A. Benavidez said. Seriously injured were driver Erasmo Torres Castillo, 69, and passengers Guillermo Juarez, 47, Dionicio Jimenz, 24, and Arturo Visquez, 26, all of Arcadia, the FHP said. As a means to success, determination has this advan- Stage over talent-that it does not have to be recognized by others. -Robert Brault Your Business Could Appear Here! Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate 'ri'o0i J If any of this sounds like you, check your phone book or the American Dietetic Association website (www.eatright.org ) for a registered dietitian who is trained to combine sound nutri- tion with mindful eating and other treatments for "disordered eating" (eating influenced by distorted thinking patterns). If none of these potential reasons for cravings sounds like you,.or if you try these suggestions with no improvement, do talk with your doctor. A variety of hormonal changes can lead to cravings, and some may war- rant medical attention. OUSTER Continued From 1A will have to be re-advertisement for the city manager position and more interviews, once a commission is seated after the May 10 Special Election. 'There's also been a delay in airport land purchase negotia- tions, selection of a bulk power supplier, selection of consult- ants whose contracts have expired, rezones for three local businesses, the outstanding audit review, and overdue employee and police pension board meetings. Demolition of the $300,000 unusable old Coker building on West Main Street is under way, negotiations for the move of Sears to downtown Wauchula have stalled, and several other Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) projects can't happen without commission approval, as it sits as the CRA Board as well. DEATH Continued From 1A case is still open and active. He was unable to comment further on the ongoing investigation. According to Wauchula police reports, however, Raker was missing from the residence from about 2:30 p.m. on March 18. That was when he was returned to the home from an Adult Day Training facility, a report by Sgt. John Eason said. At the time, Raker refused to get out of the van and go inside the home, but shortly after was convinced to do so by-a worker at the home. Following that, he was not seen for hours, Eason noted. Another worker at the facility thought Raker, who was sick with cancer, was with the house manager and had been taken for treatment. But another worker coming on shift shortly after 11 p.m. wondered about Raker and asked if he was coming home for the night. That, Eason said, was when the search began. Raker was found lying on his side inside the van. He was taken to Florida Hospital Wauchula and later transported to Tampa General Hospital. He later died, spark- ing the AGO investigation. Nutritioni Wise SKAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Q: I seem to be craving sweets all the time lately. Do I just need more self-discipline, or what should I do? A: Your increased cravings for sweets. could stem from physi- cal factors such as fatigue, dra- matic increases in exercise without adequate fuel, going too long without eating or poor- ly balanced meals and snacks. Eating mainly refined carbohy- drate foods, such as white bread, pasta and other refined grains and little protein can leave you feeling like your blood sugar is on a rollercoast- - er, and each time it hits bottom, you'll crave sweets. If any of these sound familiar, try for one week to eat three regular animals each day, each including whole grains and vegetables or fruits along with high protein foods such as beans, poultry, seafood, dairy or meat. Add a snack in between meals as needed for hunger, but aim for choices like fruit or nuts that will sustain hunger better. On the emotional side, if you've been a lot more stressed, anxious, or in need of comfort, some people are con- ditioned to crave sweets at these times. A feeling of, being deprived can set off cravings for whatever might be "off limits;" for some people, just planning to start a diet leads to thoughts of "I better load up now, because soon I won't get any." April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3A DOING THEIR BEST SNutrition Wise= KAREN COLLINS, MS, RD, CDN AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Q: I'm just too tired to be as physically active as I know I should be. How do people have the energy for this? A: It's not unusual to hear peo- ple say they don't have enough energy for physical activity. First, try to decide if you are more physically or emotionally tired. If you are physically tired, why? If you aren't getting enough sleep because you stay up trying to unwind watching TV or getting caught up on the Internet, here's an idea: set an alarm in the evening to help you go to bed earlier, moving bed- time back 15 to 20 minutes a night until you find a time that helps you wake up rested in the morning. If you lack energy because your eating habits don't provide lasting fuel, use models like the American Institute for Cancer Research's you've done this a few times New American Plate to get bal- and see the difference it makes, anced meals (at least two-thirds remind yourself that taking 10 of your plate each time you eat or 20 minutes to release stress is made up of whole grains, will pay off in leaving you feel- vegetables and fruits; up to one- ing less tired and better able to third from animal protein like cope. If this tiredness continues, meat, poultry or seafood). We do check with your doctor, each have different natural because it could be a sign of body rhythms; some feel more anemia or another disorder that energy in the morning, others requires treatment. later on. Try aiming for physical __ activity at the time when you naturally have the most energy. I 10 HOURS A However, maybe you're not j exhausted physically, but emo- MONTH! tionally, from stress and trying I to juggle many concerns. In this'l That's all it takes to speak case, it's hard to believe, but if up for a child. Volunteer to you can talk yourself into just, be a Guardian Ad Litem. 10 minutes of movement-- because you need it to feel bet- 773-2505 ter-you may be surprised at (If office unattended, please leave how much better you feel. After, message.) III ----, ____ COURTESY PHOTO The Hardee Softball 10-and-under Bunch AGCO girls placed fourth out of 33 teams par- ticipating in the Miss Florida Softball Mid-Season tournament held at Christina Park on March 18-20. Representing Hardee on the squad were (in no particular order) Taylor Bone, Avery Bunch, Alayna Carranco, Abigail Erekson, Chastady Flores, Ashlee Patter- son, Lilanna Ponce, Lillan Salazar, Kyra Wilson, Jocelyn Villarreal and Miranda Pear- son; (back) coaches Keith Patterson, Roy Carranco and Adam Bunch. Wildlife Forecast By Pat Behnke Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission CONSERVE OUR WILDLIFE "Bless you," my coworkers shout out several times each morn- ing. My gray car turned yellow with pollen this year, and my sinus- es did not handle it well. This spring escalated into one powerful economic boon for antihistamine manufacturers and allergy doctors. We Floridians suffer through, knowing that soon summer humidity and heat will drive us to seek air-conditioned bliss. But wildlife may not fare so well with the continued disruption to the seasons they depend upon during their life cycles. The National Wildlife Foundation recently published a report stating that spring now arrives 10-14 days earlier than it did 20 years ago. Climate change has been the suspected culprit. Yet a man recently stopped by my office to tell me he was certain glob- al warming was a hoax, because Venice had not sunk into the ocean. What's a gal to think? As I sifted through all the materials to learn why this spring seems to be so powerft, I found myself thinking about the past. I remember a tractor driving around the small town where I lived in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The large horizontal tank on the back sprayed white clouds of poison to kill the mosquitoes that grew to the size of flies during a northern summer. My mother would admonish me to come inside for a few min- utes until the clouds disappeared. By that time, all the insects and small wildlife in the tractor's wake were probably decimated, and I would venture back outside to play, only smelling the lingering odor of the sweet DDT. All the while, the birds in the sky choked to death a very visible sign to herald changes in the way we viewed the environ- ment and wildlife. If the disappearance of the bald eagle and other birds did not give enough proof of the damage being done, Rachel Carson, a writer and biologist, wrote "Silent Spring" in 1962, recounting her findings of the destruction of wildlife as.a result of the indiscrimi- nate use of pesticides to fight the insect war. The federal government banned the use of DDT by 1973, just intime to save the national symbol the bald eagle from cer- tain extinction. What would Carson say to us today? She wrote back then, "The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the pres- ent road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts." Those words are as true today as they were back in 1962. No matter what we believe as individuals, it is imperative that we read everything we can and decipher what is true and what is propaganda. An intelligent public can only make wise decisions based on informed and science-based information. If you doubt spring is coming earlier or pollen count is higher this year and your yellow car or red nose is not the proof you need read as much as you can from reliable sources, such as the climatologists who are responsible for studying such things. A recent survey of climatologists who are currently publishing in the field show that 97 percent of them think temperatures are ris- ing and humans are partially responsible for that rise. "The public should have access to the very best scientific information available to make informed decisions," said Doug Parsons, the head of the Florida Fish &Wildlife Conservation Commission's climate change team. "Our job in managing wildlife as changes occur is enhanced and assisted by the public's aware- ness and cooperation." To that end, the FWC has a website on climate change. At your fingertips, you can access a wealth of materials that can assist you in understanding this issue and what actions you can take or not take. After DDT was banned in this country, many of the species nearly decimated through the unrestricted use of deadly agents revived. The bald eagle has now been removed from the Endangered Species list and thrives. Visit the website at MyFWC.com, click on "ClimateChange." By becoming informed, we can conserve our wildlife, and that's nothing to sneeze at. You can contact Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commis- .ion's Pat Behnke at pat. behlke @myfwic.com. YOUR BUSINESS COULD APPEAR HERE TOO!! Contact Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels At The Herald Advocate 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula 773-3255 The Heartland Chorale Presents 'iiz " (e2mek A Heartland lHomecoming Featuring Old Time Gospel Music & IIymns Honoring MNicp cains Doris Lambert, Virginia Meth .,c Duck Smith & Sam Rawls Friday, April 8th at 7:00 P.M. 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Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. (I %J tf 4A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Obituaries You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) CASSIDY E. KNIGHT Cassidy E. Knight, 16, of Wauchula, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was born July 14, 1994, in Bartow. She was a junior at the Hardee Senior High School, where she was a National Honor Society member. She was baptized at the Bowling Green Baptist Church and actively attended First Christian Church of Wauchula. She was an avid softball player, adored and loved ani- mals, enjoyed shopping and was fluent in Sign Language. Her hope in life was to become an ER/Trauma Nurse. She was excited to have just received her CPR (cardiopul- monary resuscitation) Certif- icate and her dedication and devotion to helping others and changing their lives was realized, as Cassidy became an organ donor through the Life Link program. Her pre- cious gift of life will enable others to live and fulfill their dreams. She is survived by her father Chip and Shannon Knight of Wauchula; her mother Sheila and Dick Haymans of Punta Gorda; siblings Brooke Knight, Ata- sha, Joseph and Christopher Johnston, Farryn, Taylor and Quinn Haymans, Brandy Crenshaw and Jackie Ridell; paternal grandparents Chuck and Carol Knight and mater- nal grandparents Kelly and Linda Albritton; maternal grandfather Penuel "Good Boy" Sikes; and many, many uncles, aunts, cousins, ex- tended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, with Pastor Darren Canary of the First Christian Church offici- ating. Burial followed at Hart Cemetery in Wauchula. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial dona- tions be made to the Hardee County Animal Services, 685 Airport Road, Wauchula FL 33873. Please visit kays- ponger.com to leave the fami- ly condolences and to sign the guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel GALE MILTON ENGLISH Gale Milton English, 76, of West Palm Beach, died on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Lake Park. He was born in Fort Meade, on Feb. 28, 1935, to Alton and Anna Mae English. He graduat- ed from Palm Beach High School in 1953 and served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and charter member of First Baptist Church of Lake Park. He worked as general manager for the South Indian River Water Control District, was a mayor of Mangonia Park, president of Florida Associ- ation of Special Districts and president of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He served as a circuit court media- tor. He was preceded in death by daughters Mary Ellen Efiglish in 1978 and Cynthia S. Hammer in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Betty English; sons Andrew English and wife Renee of Salt Springs, and Lee English of Georgia; step-daughters Rhon- da Gibson and husband Dan of West Palm Beach and Cheryl Smith of Jupiter; six grandchil- dren; and eight great-grandchil- dren. Visitation was Friday, March 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funer- al home. Services were Satur- day at 10 a.m. at Beacon Baptist Church in Jupiter with viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment fol- lowed at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. Royal Palm Funeral Home West Palm Beach JOE EDWARD GRIMSLEY Joe Edward Grimsley, 80, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Sebring. He was born on Sept. 25, 1930, at Kennett, Mo., and came to Hardee County from Missouri in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Agrico as a dragline operator. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet Grimsley; son, Jimmy Doyle Grimsley; and granddaughter Emillie Thomp- soin' Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Grimsley, of Wauchula; three sons, Gary Edward Grimsley and wife Lesa of Wauchula, Jerry E. Grimsley and wife Sherry of Wauchula, and Staff Sgt. Jarret E. Grimsley and wife Mariann of Ocala; four daughters Janice Morrison and husband Steven of Lakeland, Glynis Thompson and husband Rev. Charles Thompson of Lakeland, Jerris West and husband James of Bartow, and Joy D. Harrison of Wauchula; sister Aubory Hart- ley of Sarasota; 17 grandchil- dren; and 19 great-grandchil- dren. Visitation was Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at Faith As- sembly of God, with the Rev. James W. Miller, the Rev. Donald Holton, and the Rev. Charles Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday April 4, with military honors provided by the Florida Army National Guard. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and contin- ue to find, the grounds for marriage. -Robert Anderson A. - *". FFLY lioMF/, AN' AMES S WOODS'. I U MAY 3. 1 931 ^:UNFHI. 1988 APRIL SPECIAL '995 MEDIUM SELECT GEORGIA GRAY GRANITE SINGLE WITH VASe Call for Color brochure. Bur DIRECT! Installation Included. Delivered within 50 miles of Wauchula. QUALITbY WORK -E ExPETLY CAFTE / MARILYN MADISON- KNUCKLES Marilyn Madison-Knuckles. 45, of Arcadia, died at home on Friday, April 1. 2011. Born in Bakersfield. Calif.. on May 4, 1965, she was raised in Hardee County. a 1983 grad- uate of Hardee County High School. She worked at G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hos- pital until its closing and was later deli manager for Publix Grocery Stores. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy "Roy" Mad- ison. She is survived by her hus- band of 22 years, David Knuckles; five daughters, .Evelyn Madison of Zolfo Springs, Victoria Madison- Tripp of Arcadia, LingKeshia Vann of Tampa, and Jaleesa Knuckles and Brittany Knuckles, both of Arcadia; mother Mary Madison of Zolfo Springs; sister Saundra Mad- ison of Zolfo Springs; and brother Berlin' Madison of Washington; D.C. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, at 4 'p.m. at the Pine Level Camp- ground, SR 70 West, Arcadia. Robarts Funeral Home Arcadia PAULINE S. CUMBEST Pauline S. Cumbest, 59, died on Friday, March 25, 2011, in Port Charlotte. She was born on March 4, 1952 in Wauchula to William and Frolia Lanier Seago. She moved to Arcadia 15 years ago from Brandon. She was a care- giver, working for Signature Care in Port Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her father, William Seago; brother Paul Seago; and a sister Frolia Seago. Survivors are son, Robert V. Eady of Arcadia; daughter Tonya Cumbest of Old Town; mother Frolia Lanier Seago; three brothers William P. Seago, Steve G. Seago and Jerrell E. Tempel, all of Brandon; sister Pam L. Evans of Bradon; and three grandchildren, Tristen, Justin and Emilee. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home And Cremation Services Arcadia A SACRED TRUST . . We know that when you/ request our service it's a matter of trust. At Robarts Family Funeral Home we take your trust and our responsibility to you very seriously. Over the years we have worked very hard to provide you with quality care and earn our reputation for honesty and fairness. Now, we're proud to say we serve more' Hardee County families than any other funeral home. We just want to thank you for your support and let you know that you can always count on us to provide the quality care we are known for. After all, we're a family just like yours. We know what it feels like to lose someone you love. 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He was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Tiger Bay and moved to Lake Wales from Zolfo Springs in 1993. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and the U.S. Army National Guard and was deployed to Africa three times. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Stokes Collier of Lake Wales; sons Kevin Collier and wife Rita of Homeland, Johnny Collier and wife Carrie of Bartow, and Kenny Collier and wife pustie of Bartow; daugh- ters Debbie Ginther and hus- band Rick of Bartow, Diane Clements and husband Dan of Bartow, and Deneen Olinger and husband Mark of Lake Wales; brothers Joe Collier of Fort Meade, and Gene Collier and wife Betty of Fort Meade; half-brother Wayne Brantley of Florida; sister Valieda Padgelac of Bartow; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private family funeral servic- es will be held. In lieu of flow- ers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice. Hancock Funeral Home Fort Meade 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) 3n ^o~iing UcAn'oKy JOE EDWARD GRIMSLEY Joe Edward Grimsley, 80, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Sebring. He was born on Sept. 25, 1930, at Kennett, Mo., and came to Hardee County from Missouri in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Agrico as a dragline opera- tor. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet Grimsley; son, Jimmy Doyle Grimsley; and granddaughter Emillie Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Grims- ley, of.Wauchula; three sons, Gary Edward Grimsley and wife Lesa of Wauchula, Jerry E. Grimsley and wife Sherry of Wauchula, and Staff Sgt. Jarret E. Grimsley and wife Mariann of Ocala; four daughters Janice Morrison and husband Steven of Lakeland, Glynis Thompson and husband Rev. Charles Thompson of Lakeland, Jerris West and husband James of Bartow, and Joy D. Harrison of Wauchula; sister Aubory Hartley of Sarasota; 17 grand- children; and 19 great-grand- children. Visitation was Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at Faith Assembly of God, with the Rev. James W. Miller, the Rev. Donald Holton, and the Rev. Charles Thompson offi- ciating. Interment was in the Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday April 4, with mil- itary honors provided by the Florida Army National Guard. Interment followed in Wau- chula Cemetery. FUNERAL HOMES 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT! Rooster's, a once- popular Zolfo Springs eatery but closed for some time, has re- opened under new ownership and a new name. It is now called "Victoria's Restaurant" and is owned by Pedro Gramados. Gramados owned the Cinco de Mayo and Las Tres Amanas eateries in Hardee County when he found out Rooster's was for sale from a newspaper ad. Because it was located on State Road 66, he decided it would be a good business investment. When he bought the building at 825 SR 66, Gramados had wanted to keep the name "Rooster's." That title was already owned, however, so he had to change it. He chose "Victoria's Restaurant," naming the new dining establishment after his wife. Gramados explained that there were many costly repairs that had to be made to the restaurant before reopening it. He had to fix the kitchen floors, the equipment, and even tore down a wall. Victoria's is a family owned and operated restaurant. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Mexican food that is made fresh daily and upon order. "Everyone likes that our Mexican food is real," declared Gramados. "Most Mexican restaurants go out and buy tortilla shells, but we make ours right here in the restaurant. Everything is homemade, from scratch, and it's fresh," he stressed. The restaurant has a kids menu, and even a "Budget Breakfast" that's $1.50. It makes deliveries if the total is over $5. It currently does not have any "special days," but Gramados PHOTO BY MESQUA FIELDS Victoria's Restaurant is family owned and operated, serv- ing both Mexican and American foods. confirmed that once the family gets the business going a little bit, they would most definitely have them. He said that their specialties that attract the most business are their enchiladas and Cuban sand- wiches. Apart from their Mexican menu, they also serve American food, such as chicken tenders. Gramados urges people who have just heard about the restau- rant to come out and get a bite to eat. "Because our food is made from scratch when you order it," he explained, "you will have to wait a little bit for your order especially because Mexican food has so many details but," he added, "you will never have to wait long." And Gramados and family believe you will find the menu's offerings worth it! REAL-ESTATE MOVE Keller Williams Realty of Highlands Market Center, located at 2359 US 27 S., Sebring, FL, 33870, recently acquired a new associate. Donna Steffens, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, is the new real-estate sales professional at Keller Williams Realty of Highlands Market Center in Sebring, serving as this area's real estate expert but also taking care of transactions in all of Florida. Steffens said she joined "Keller Williams Realty because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model." She. added, "I want to continue to grow my real estate business," explained Steffens, "and Keller Williams Realty provides the train- ing and technology that will help me reach my goals." Steffens isn't the only one excited about move. "We are truly fortunate to have Donna Steffensjoin us here at Keller SWilliams," said Jarrod Davis, broker I, and team leader at the agency. "Keller Williams Realty offers its associates unparalleled career Growth and lifelong learning oppor- Stunities in the real-estate industry. t We know that Donna will be a great Sfit and that it is our customers who i will truly benefit from Donna join- ing us." Steffens' background in real estate and banking is extensive. She 'has been in the real- estate industry for six years, arid earned the Diamond Society designation in 2007 because she was in the top eight percent of national sales with the company she was associat- ed with at the time. Steffens can be reached at 863-781-3627 or at dsteffens@- kw.com. The Keller Williams office is located at 2359 U.S. 27 S. in Sebring. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Mesqua Fields at 773-3255 with your business news. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its monthly plan- ning session tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St, Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Discussion on dispatch. -Discussion on budget and asset policies. 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. oG .m.il i ,d r t" The name of the principal of Riverdale High, where "Archie" comic book characters Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica were students, was Mr. Weatherbee. FRIDAY. APRIL 8 VHardee County Com- mission, planning session, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 VBowling Green City Commission, monthly meet- ing, City Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling Green, 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 VHardee County Com- mission, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, Board Room, 230 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. BG Works On Comp Plan During its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Bowling Green City Com- mission will have a discus- sion on the Future Land Use Map. It is being prepared to plan up to the year 2030. Local residents are encouraged to attend. SCollect Canned Goods For Hunger First Christian Church is holding its annual drive to fight hunger in Hardee Coun- ty with a food drive on Sun- day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food collected will go to the Hardee Help Center. Money will also be accepted. The goal is to fill the bed of a pickup truck with canned goods, such as tuna, chick- en, Spam, stew, soup, beans, other vegetables and such. Tie truck will be at the "parking lot at U.S. 17 and West Main Street. A hot dog and chips will be given with each donation. NOTICE NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OF 2011 REAL ESTATE TAXES BY INSTALLMENT Section 197.222, F.S. allows an alternative plan for payment of real estate taxes. A taxpayer who elects to pay taxes by the Installment method shall make payments based upon an estimated tax which shall be equal to the actual taxes levied upon the property in the preceding year. THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: First Installment Payment: Second Installment Payment Third InstallmentPayment Fourth Installment Payment: One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 6%. Payment shall be made not later than June 30, 2011. A taxpayer must make the first installment payment in order to participate in this plan. One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 4 'A%. Payment shall be made not later than September 30, 2011. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determination of actual tax liability discounted 3%. Payment shall be made not later than December 31, 2011. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determination of actual tax liability. No discount Payment shall be made not later than March 31, 2012. if you have not received an application to pay 2011 taxes by Installment and it is your intent to exercise your rights under this law, then please complete the application below and mail or file with your county tax collector prior to May 1, 2011. The absolute deadline for filling the application is April 30, 2011. Any application led after Apr 30 wll not be considered. The postmark on applications mailed to the tax collector shall determine if the application was mailed timely. Additional application forms may be obtained from the tax collector's office as sted below: Mal completed application to: Zee Smith, Tax Collector PO Box 445 Wauchula, Florida 33873 IF YOU DESIRE TO PAY 2011 TAXES BY INSTALLMENT, PLEASE SIGN, DATE, COMPLETE PROPERTY I.D. NUMBER AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO YOUR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2011. UPON RECEIPT, THE TAX COLLECTOR SHALL MAIL YOUR FIRST NOTICE OF PAYMENT DUE. WITH INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FIRST NOTICE BY JUNE 10, 2011, CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. ?Trn a EmufL[TEID BY TAXPAYER I hmeby msakespl mbon top rlpa intalmont payment plan forthe 2011 tyax yr. Sign __ 0.. NnM Addren Property 1D. No. Legal Decrlpton It appear on the 2010 Tax Notce RelpL PhM Nundmer Pleae Print Flord Law required that yur ea acted tas mut be more than $100.00 In order to participate in the Installment Payment Pln. lymwoureat*ktd amefr20.10war $100.00or.les, you donot qualtyfr thisplan. You must make the first irnsu ent payment rut hetr In Jue S order to perto paa ki this plan. Once you have elected to participate i the Istamnet payment plan by they payng the fl payment you are requid to connue participation for the tx year. f you elect to disconUnue parteipaetn you wl not be entitled to recer e the discounts provided by law. Installment payment that become deinquent d e be paid with the next Instalmenntpayment. Dc unta hal not be allowed on ~eoqurrt pymen N you hae qustone, plae conttathe Tt Collector's Offm ct att flowing ocatiox ADDESS: Courtue Anex H 11OW. Ok St, Room 102 Wauchula, Florda 33873 PHONE NUMBER: 3- 7734-144 EMAL ADDRESS: anth.hudert nb .conm 4:7,14c What chicks love for Easter Hours: MASTER Mon. Fri. J IWELER 9-5 ........ .Sat. 9 2 HEARTLAND GOLD 1102 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-4466 soc3:25c J 6A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Baseball Boys Beat Avon Park, Frostproof By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Winning two out of four games isn't bad, unless the two losses are district encounters. The Hardee Wildcats won over Avon Park and Frostproof, but lost games at Sarasota Cardinal Mooney and Brad- enton Southeast in the last cou- ple of weeks. There is a trio of games this week, Tuesday at Sarasota Booker and today (Thursday) at Mulberry, before coming home tomorrow for a JV/varsity dou- ble-header against Southeast. The JV play about 4:30 and the varsity about 7:30. Next week, it is a pair of home games, Tuesday against Lakewood Ranch and Friday against DeSoto. There's a home game against Mulberry on April 18 for Senior Night, when Lincoln Saunders, Jake Mayer, Kalan Royal, Scott Donaldson, Justin Bromley and Kyle Ward will be honored. Then, a trip to Fort Meade on April 19 and a home game against Avon Park on April 21 and the regular season is over. The district tournament is at Southeast the week of April 26. HARDEE 4, AVON PARK 2 The Wildcats got a run in the first inning. With one away, Lincoln Saunders singled, stole second and raced home on a Scott Donaldson hit. Justin Knight drew a walk. A Dawson Crawford fielder's choice took out Donaldson. Avon Park answered with a run in the home half of the first inning on an error and long hit to left field. Hardee went back in front with a pair of tallies in the top of the second. Kramer Royal drew a walk and went to second on a Deonte Evans sacrifice. Jake Mayer singled to left field and Sanders followed it with another hit to bring Royal in. A Donaldson sacrifice brought Mayer in. It was 3-1. The Wildcats picked up an insurance run in the fifth inning. Knight singled and came around on a Crawford sacrifice and Kyle Ward hit to center field. Avon Park got its final fun in the home half of the sixth on a walk and back-to-back hits. Senior Bromley struck out two batters at the end of the sixth inning and three of the four bat- ters in the seventh inning to get the save. Ward got the victory. MOONEY 17, HARDEE 4 The Wildcats weren't ready to continue playing in Spring Break when they went to Mooney on March 22. After a scoreless three up, three down for each team in the first inning, Hardee started the scoring in the top of the second. Knight was safe on an error but erased by a Crawford fielder's choice. Ward drew a walk. With two down, Kramer Royal Donate 'Cell Phones For Soldiers' Now In support of troops stationed around the world, Chevrolet has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers, Big Machine Records and CBS Radio stations to chal- lenge local high school students with a gently-used cell phone collection drive to benefit non- profit Cell Phones for Soldiers. The collaborative effort will provide prepaid, international calling cards to connect military members with loved ones while serving overseas. Says Thomas Gilbert, Chev- rolet regional marketing man- ager, "It will be a fun competi- tion for high school students and will truly make a difference in the lives of our deployed sol- diers." Each Chevrolet dealership in the West Palm Beach and Tampa Bay areas will collabo- rate with a local high school, awarding the two winning schools with a private concert from country music duo Steel Magnolia. The duo, made up of Meghan Linsey and Josh Jones, won Season Two of the television talent show "Can You Duet," and was nominated for a 2011 Academy of Country Music award for Top New Duo of Group Artists. Steel Magnolia is best known for the single "Keep On Lovin' You." Students will be asked to gen- GASPARILLA LADIES I -. -A COURTESY PHOTO A pair of Hardee County ladies were among the more than 5,000 fellows and gals running in the Publix Super Market's Gasparilla Distance Classic Race. Sandy Meeks, 38, of Bowling Green, and Melissa Hernandez, 32, of Wauchula, each did well in their age division in the 15 K (9 mile race) held in late February. Each completed the race in about 1.5 hours, a good female pace for that kind of race. erate donations of gently-used cellular phones through family and friends. Donations should be dropped off at the local Chevrolet dealership by April 15. To inspire the local commu- nity, partner CBS Radio stations will broadcast public service announcements in an effort to drive donations. The phones will be donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization dedicat- ed to providing free communi- cation tools to deployed mem- bers of the U.S. Military. Proceeds raised through collec- tion will be used to purchase prepaid international calling cards. Additional information can be found at cellphonesforsol- diers.com. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 252011 DR 000169 DAVID COUGHLIN, JR., Petitioner and JO ANN COUGHLIN, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: JO ANN COUGHLIN 219 33rd St. West Palmetto, FL 34221 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DAVID COUGHLIN, JR., Petitioner, whose address Is 325 S. 7th St., Wauchula, FL 33873 on or before May 6, 2011, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 417 W. Main Street Room 202 Wauchula, FL 33873 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fall to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demand- ed in the petition. 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 the 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 result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 4-5-11 B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 4:7-28c singled to score both team- mates. Mooney reacted with a bat- around in the bottom of the sec- ond. plating seven of the dozen batters who came to the plate. Hardee stranded a pair of run- ners in the third inning and Mooney picked up one run on a hit batsman and a hit. Hardee added twin tallies in the fourth inning. Kramer Royals singled and both Mayer and Saunders followed suit. Royal and Mayer came home. Mooney put the game away with another nine runs in the fourth inning, when 15 batters came to the plate, several of them twice. HARDEE 9, FROSTPROOF 8 Last Wednesday. Hardee played at Frostproof and out- lasted the Bulldogs for a 9-8 win. Murrell Winter got the win and Ward the save. Knight had three hits, Saunders and Wintz Terrell each two and Donaldson a home run. The scoresheet for the game was unavailable at press time. SOUTHEAST 6, HARDEE 4 Hardee went to Southeast on Friday night and couldn't quite get the job done. The Seminoles got one run in the first inning on a walk. hit and fielder's choice. Hardee went in front in the top of the third. Ward singled and Kramer Royal drew a walk. Both moved along on a Mayer Country Fried Steak* Fish & Chips* Baked Lasagna hit up the middle and scored on a hit to right center by Sunders. Southeast got that pair of runs back in the bottom of the third on three hits and a fielder's choice. It was 3-2. Southeast bolstered its lead with another pair of scores in the fourth on an error, couple of * walks and a hit. It was 5-2. The Seminoles added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth. A singled walk and a double did the trick. Hardee tried to rally from the 6-2 deficit in the top of the sev- enth. With two away, Mayer smacked a hit up the middle and Saunders put one in right center. Donaldson singled and Knight doubled to score the first two runners, before the final out halted Hardee's chances. * Liver & Onions* * Fried Chicken* * Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce *Includes your choice of potato. Kids Menu & Regular Menu Available - *Breakfast Specials available everyday starting at ONLY 1.99! *Lunch Specials Available Tuesday Friday starting at ONLY $4.99! Includes Sandwich of the day, French Fries & Iced Tea. OPEN TUESDAY SUNDAY 7AM 9PM CLOSED MONDAY 902 HWY 17 S WAUCHULA 773-2337 4:'7 r WQ 7 NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the District's Final Agency Action is approval of the Permanent Farming Exemption on 40 acres to serve row crops known as AGSWIM B & L Citrus. The project is located in Hardee County, Section(s) S15 Township 34S South, Range whose address is 24E East. The permit applicant is Darwin McLeod Vandolah Road. The permit No. is 645558. The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Southwest Florida Water Managerent District (District) 170 Century Boulevard. Bartow. FL 33830 . NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the District's action regarding this permit may request an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (FA.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial interests of. each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disputed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, FA.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the District at the District's Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in the notice of final agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District's final action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. 4:7c WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK You to all of our faithful friends and family of Hardee County. Your loyalty makes us feel very special and we could not have had such a successful year without you. 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We Buy Cars' w w -- .ANIL m -AL AO l I W I II _ I 1ESS 8A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Ingenious If you've long felt you've had a slim chance of being slender, you may be glad to know you can take a balanced approach to your health and not have to give up all the good things in life. In fact, you may have to add a few. In addition, here are some sur- prising facts, tips and tricks that may help: Don't have three meals a day-have more. Your diet schedule should include a good breakfast, three small meals (including snacks) with three hours between them and one meal at least three hours before going to bed. Think about what you can add to your diet, not what to remove. Set a goal to con- sumre the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and veg- etables every day. Spice up your food. Seasonings can enhance the taste and make you feel you've eaten more. Don't exclude any nutri- ent or vitamin from your diet. Eat all kinds of foods. Treat high-calorie foods as jewels in the crown. Make a spoonful of ice cream the jewel and a bowl of fruit the crown. Cut down on the chips by pair- ing each bite with lots of chunky, filling, fresh salsa. Balance a little cheese with a lot of salad. Downsize your dinner plates. Studies find that the less food put in front of you, the less you'll eat. So serve your main course on salad plates (about seven to nine inches wide). Prevent Through A nutrient-packed diet and regular exercise are key factors in preventing what the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention considers the leading cause of death in America: heart disease. It's behind more than one in every four deaths in the United States. Fortunately, antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits, vegeta- bles, nuts and whole grains, contain many important nutri- ents and offer numerous heart- healthy benefits, according to Keri Glassman, MS, RD, New York-based celebrity nutrition- ist and author of "The 02 Diet: The Cutting Edge Antioxidant- Based Program That Will Make You Healthy, Thin, and Beautiful." "What you put into your body affects everything from your weight to your mood to your overall cardiovascular health," said Glassman. "In general, simple diet changes, such as eating smaller meals throughout the day, will provide more sus- tained energy, which means less work for your heart." Glassman often recommends incorporating foods high in fiber and antioxidants, such as pistachios, into daily meals and snacks. Ways To Sh Instead of 16-ounce glasses and oversized coffee mugs, use 8- ounce glasses and 6-ounce cups. Serve dinner restaurant style (food on the plates) rather than family style (food served in bowls and on platters on the table). When your plate is empty, you're finished; there's no reaching for seconds. Serve individual courses rather than piling everything on one plate. Make the first two courses soup and salad. By the time you get to the meat and dessert, you may already be full (leftovers are a good thing). Close out the kitchen after dinner. Wash all the dish- es, wipe down the counters, turn out the light. Late-evening eating significantly increases the overall number of calories you eat, a University of Texas study found. Stopping late- night snacking can save 300 or more calories a day, or 31 pounds a year. Brush your teeth after every meal, especially after dinner. That clean, minty fresh- ness will serve as a cue to your body and brain that-mealtime is over. Pack nutritious snacks. Snacking once or twice a day helps stave off hunger and keeps your metabolism stoked. Consider delicious, nutritious MonaVie RVL(tm) Nutrition Snack Bars. With 24 vitamins and minerals, these low- glycemic, antioxidant-packed bars promote overall health and well-being. ting Heart I Ih Better N "A homemade trail mix of dried fruits, such as apricots, and a handful of pistachios stored in individual bags is great to keep on hand to snack on throughout your day," said Glassman. Helpful Tips She offers these healthy eat- ing and lifestyle tips to help you maintain a healthy heart: Exercise regularly: Twen- ty to. 30 minutes of moderate activity at,,ieast three to four times a week will improve your circulation to help strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system. Manage stress: High stress levels can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease. Research suggests that those who eat pis- tachios experience a significant reduction of the biological effects of acute stress, such as high blood pressure. 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This meal should include a variety of vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity most-if not all-days of the week. If you have any health concerns, contact your physician prior to starting a weight-management or exercise program. This accelerates your metabolism, helps reduce body fat and, because it builds mus- cles, helps you burn more calo- ries. Learn more about losing weight and gaining health online at www.monaviervl.com or call (866) 956-1848. Disease nutrition Eat healthy fats: Nuts, such as pistachios, are packed with protein and healthy fat and have a variety of antioxidants. There are 49 pistachios per serving, more than any other snack nut. Proof is in the Research Research published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that replacing 20 percent of your daily caloric intake with pistachios may increase serum antioxidant levels, such as lutein and gamma tocopherol, which may contribute to lower levels of oxidized-LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, thus reduc- ing the risk of heart disease. Learn More You can learn more from The Green Nut, a nutrition-aware- ness campaign sponsored by the Western Pistachio Association. For healthy tips and research information, visit www.the- greennut.org, find it on Face- book at www.facebook.com/ thegreennut or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/the- greennut. Everything in creation has its appointed painter or poet and remains in bondage like the princess in the fairy tale 'til its appropriate liberator comes to set it free. -Ralph Waldo Emerson The first written mention of ice cream in this country can be found in a letter from the 1700s, which admiringly describes the ice cream and strawberry dessert a Maryland governor served at a dinner party. COME IN & CELEBRATE OUR NEW LOOK TUESDAY 0 9:30a.m. 7jrigbton. / *- APRIL 12 9:00p.m. =U L II . 0n . ,*'* 7-, <' r* K AMELEi.L N (~hcuiqc i~ /lidIFl(f I. Y E L L W B X + Zoe t -'m- m------------------ I Present This Coupon For ' V)A (YTL'L SFish Busters &F :"' By Bob Wattendorf --l Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission CHILDREN & NATURE AWARENESS MONTH Children and the outdoors. It doesn't get more wholesome and natural than that. So, why all the fuss and the need to designate April as "Chil- dren & Nature Awareness Month"? The unfortunate facts are that Americans are becoming more tethered to electronic screens, joysticks and keypads than they are to the panoramic view, sights and sounds of unbridled nature, or the feel of a fishing rod in their hands and fresh soil beneath their feet. According to the Keiser Family Foundation, the amount of screen time increases with age, and schoolchildren are already spending 7.5 hours a day on electronic media! This is one reason scientists think the current generation of youths may be the first in history to have a shorter lifespan than their parents' lifespan. Moreover, youths may suffer from attention deficit disorder, depression and low school grades due to lessened work productiv- ity because of this trend. Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods," called it "nature deficit disorder." There is good news, though. The cure is simple: Children and adults should get outdoors and enjoy free "playtime" in nature. The great news is that active, nature-based recreation is fun, inexpensive and widely available year-round throughout Florida. I am the chairman of the Get Outdoors Florida! Coalition that seeks to connect youth to the outdoors and active, nature-based recreation to help them lead happier, healthier and smarter life- styles and to become better resource stewards. Imagine my pride when my grandson, Luke, said recently that it was so much more fun to be outdoors than watching TV reruns or playing video games that quickly become boring. This April, find a way to connect with a child or two you care about and enhance their prospects for a happier, healthier and smarter future by getting them outdoors. The Doctrine of Signatures was an ancient belief that plants, by the shape or form of their parts, indicated to man their medicinal uses. with Sunday Evangelist John Ritcheson - Friday April 17-22 Sunday 10 am & 6 pm Monday Friday 7 pm Nightly Special Youth Emphasis Service Friday 4:7,14c ?LI, c Nie PAGE ONE uCivic Center To Be Disaster Shelter SdIJvlyJ .PRJj IJ r By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Only about one percent of the earth's water is available for human use. About two percent is in polar icecaps, glaciers and icebergs. The other 97 percent is in the oceans, too salty for human consumption. Janet Gilliard, director of community development and general services, brought this news to the Hardee County Commission last Thursday as she requested a proclamation of April 2011 as Water Conser- vation Month. Gilliard also talked about the $4,845 grant the county has received from Southwest Flor- ida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to educate people about water conservation. Al- though there are 10,000 square miles and five million people in SWFWMD's 16-county area, this grant was approved by the Peace River Basin Board, which is limited to Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Charlotte, Highlands and Polk counties. SAVING WATER Instead of pouring water and dollars down the drain, there's plenty people can do to con- serve, said Gilliard, pointing out that each person in the region uses an average of 112 gallons of water a day. For a four-person household, that's 448 gallons a day, 3,136 gallons a week, 12,544 gallons a month, 150,528 gallons a year. Mul- tiply that by the number just in Hardee County and it's a bunch. Did you know? A dishwasher uses 12 gallons per load, a tub bath 36 gallons or a show four. gallons per minute, toilet flush- ing takes four gallons, brushing teeth four gallons per minute, laundry 43 gallons per load. And, yard watering can use nine From The Heart By David Kelly gallons per minute. Suggestions: Take shallow baths, not a full tub; install a low-flow showerhead and limit shower time. Use your garbage disposal or dishwasher, your laundry only when there's a full load; turn off the water while brushing teeth or washing hands, don't let the water run continuously; water your yard on your assigned day a week, and only when there are signs of wilt-use a yard meter to tell if it really needs watering. Or, better yet install a rain- barrel tub or tank. That's not a structural change; it's separate from the home, said Jerry Smith, county building official. "Now, if you wanted to create a separate different waste system to capture shower and sink water for landscaping, that would require a change in the state codes. It's not allowed now." Smith also mentioned the new power flush toilets which have been installed along with energy star low-flow dishwash- ers, showers and air-condition- ing used at the new 57-unit low income senior housing on Sten- strom Road. The power flush toilets have a flexible handle, up for water waste and down for solid waste. Gilliard pointed out that a leak can cost homeowners over a gallon an hour, over 240 gal- lons a day for a "silent leak." She suggests checking your water meter to check for leaks and look at the faucets, show- ers, toilets, and other locations for even small leaks. Fixing leaks and installing a few inexpensive water-saving devices in your home could save an estimated 20,000 gal- lons of water a year. Reducing water use by even 1,000 gallons a month can save a family an average $34.20 on their water/- A CRAPPIE FISHING DAY My daughter, Katherine, has really taken off in horse riding. She has been fortunate enough to have a great teacher and is able to ride a great pony. At 9, she is able to compete in about five classes in the cross-rail division. Currently she is in first place on one circuit and in second place on another circuit, and is signed up for a third circuit in Ocala. So, to say we go to a lot of horse shows is putting it mildly. At the last horse'show, J.T. and I decided to head to Wooten Park in Tavares, where the "CrappieMasters" had come to town. They are a bunch of crappie fisherman that fish tourneys all around the United States, similar to the BassMasters. CrappieMasters puts on a free kids' fishing rodeo, as long as you bring your own pole, they supply the bait and even free pizza when you're -done. The winner of each division was able to take home a new rod and reel combo, and there were lots of other door prizes for the kids. J.T. and I tried hard but couldn't get a bite. There were about 80 other people in the same situation as we were. I think only five participants caught fish. One boy, who won the 10- to 12-year-old division, revealed his secret bait to the crowd and got a roaring applause. This young man caught seven fish, six more than any of the other winners. When asked whether he used worms or minnows, he replied nei- ther. When asked to share what he used, he replied, "Dough balls." The announcer commented that the bread company owed him a sponsorship into next year's tournament because he just sold a whole lot of bread. Someone who didn't win cried out from the crowd, "So much for your big-money fancy baits!" J.T. was a great sport despite our lack of success and managed to have some fun. One thing that helped pass the time was watch- ing all the seaplanes land and take off over Lake Dora. Tavares has built a seaplane park where you can take a seaplane ride and eat at a local restaurant. Literally, the planes were 50 yards from where we were fishing. I heard more than one child seemingly teasingly say, "I think we are going to get hit and die." If you want more information on the seaplane rides, you can just google "Tavares seaplanes" or call the Chamber of Commerce for Tavares. So, after surviving seaplanes and no fish, we went to the play- ground and J.T. was able to meet up with a friend there and run till he couldn't run anymore. Then we skipped the free pizza, much to my surprise, and headed to the house for a home-cooked lunch. We spent the rest of the day wrestling and watching TV and waiting on the girls to come home from the horse show. Katherine once.again won Grand Champion for the day, and she had one proud mama, daddy and brother. According to the CrappieMasters website, there are actually fish in Lake Dora and the Harris Chain: "The state champions are Floridians George Parker and Darryl Cole. The team weighed in 9.73 lbs. on Day One. On Day Two they weighed in 10.87, for a two-day tbtal of 20.60 pounds on 14 fish and making them the 2011 Florida State'Champions. "The team stated they settled down after Day One, when they were in fifth place. They fished a ridge in about 14 feet of water, fishing 8-9 feet deep. They were spider rigging very slow out the front of the boat. They used pink jigs tipped with minnows. They won $4500 for their first-place finish," the website concluded. I guess it pays pretty good to go fishing, whether you win $4,500 or you get to spend some quality time with your son. Maybe J.T. and I will get a boat and compete with the big boys next year, and be able to pay for some of these horse shows! sewer bills. Gilliard will be holding meet- ings around the community to tell people about water conser- vation. For those who pledge to do what they can. a free water- saving kit is available, includ- ing a toilet water bank. yard meter. showerhead and aerate. If you can't make a meeting and are interested, drop by the Community Development Of- fice, Room 201, Courthouse Annex I. 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, or call 773-6349. SWFWMD WATER SAVING Whether it's desalination, reclaimed water, alternative water sources, rehydrating the aquifer, reservoirs, or storage and recovery, SWFWMD is working to conserve the area's water supply. Commissioner Grady John- son said one of his pet peeves is the canals draining into the ocean from the Everglades areas drained for development. Commissioner Minor Bryant noted that wasn't SWFWMD and it is doing good things. For instance, there is a project under way to clean up Lake Hancock, one of the most polluted lakes, and the headwater of the Peace River. SWFWMD is also working with CF Industries on a project to put three millions gallons a day back in the aquifer, Bryant said. Gilliard mentioned that the Tampa Bay desalination plant, one of the largest in the U.S., has a capacity for 25 million gallons a day. SWFWMD put $85 million toward that project. "You should take ownership of SWFWMD, your taxes help it, It gets over 50 percent of its money through property taxes, at about $1 per $1,000," Gil- liard said. 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. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee County Commis- sion agreed to be the good neighbor. Although expressing a few concerns on liability and possi- ble damages, the commission unanimously agreed to allow the use of the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center as a disaster shelter for surrounding commu- nities. It is not rated for wind or storm effects and would not be a hurricane shelter, but could be used when people have to be evacuated from their areas for flooding, forest fires, hazardous materials exposure, anything catastrophic which puts them out of their home areas for a while. "It would be used when the governor declares a state of emergency somewhere in the state and people there need to be removed from high impact areas," said Rich Shepard, director of emergency manage- ment, who presented the pro- gram along with Erin Craig, emergency services coordinator for the American Red Cross Manatee Chapter, which serves this area. In other action, the commis- sion: -approved a change order with Denco Construction Inc. for water and sewer service connections and septic tank decommissioning on homes in Wauchula Hills. Already ap- proved by the commission for negotiations, and with a condi- tion to use local plumbers wher- ever possible, the final contract is for a not-to-exceed $468, 560. -heard an update from Chairman Terry Atchley on commissioners attendance at the Florida Association of Counties in Tallahassee last week. With the help of the Small Counties Coalition of the Association, library funding; primary care reductions which exempted Hardee County Health Department from a $180,000 hit; state road depart- ment grant programs; and re- gional planning councils were spared some of the budget cuts larger counties received. "It helps that Rep. Denise Grimsley is chairman of the ap- propriations committee. We also met with the executive aide to Sen. J.D. Alexander and with Rep. Ben Albritton. All three understand Hardee County's needs and are favorable to its Requestss" said Atchley. "But there's still about 50 days left in this year's session so we need to stay alert and Hurricane Charley hit here. She and her staff also constantly complete a variety of grant applications which bring thou- sands of dollars to the county. I I'M SOMEONE YOU CATRUST! I-m VO TE GARY "CHOP" SMITH The Herald-Advocate (USPS 578-7SO) Thursday, April 7, 2011 FOR WAUCHULA CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT SEAT 5 I'm a life long Hardee County resident and local business owner who wants what's best for the City of Wauchula and its residents. I have NO personal agenda, other than doing what is right for the people. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Gary Smith for City Commission District Seat 5 4:7p w"l ~s ~~ '1 F :~a~;' work with the Small Counties Coalition. which represents us well." Commissioner Minor Bryant added. All the commissioners agreed it was a worthwhile expense to participate, and if the commis- sion didn't participate, it would be less likely to get the attention it does. -approved a proclamation of-April 10-16. 2011. as Public Safety Telecommunication Week, a time to honor the dis- patchers who provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, answering calls for po- lice, fire and emergency med- ical services and coordinating the appropriate public safety assistance as quickly as possi- ble. The Hardee County Sher- iff's Office presently have 13 dispatchers, led by supervisor Hilda Morgan. Commissioner Grady John- son commended them for being there "when life hangs in the balance. It's a tough job. My heart, thoughts and soul go out to them." -approved a proclamation of April as Donate Life Month, encouraging everyone to sign up for organ transplant. One donor with organ, eye and tis- sue donation can save or en- hance the lives of as many as 60 people. There are 890 people in west and southwest Florida awaiting an organ transplant. Registration can be through the driver license or at www.Do- nateLifeFlorida.org. -heard an update from Janet Gilliard, director of community development and general serv- ices, on the Hardest-Hit Fund program as redesigned by the governor's office. There are two key programs, Florida's Hard- est-Hit program and Unem- ployment Mortgage Assistance Program. As with other housing pro- grams administered by the local office, recipients come from Highlands, DeSoto and other counties to receive assistance and training under the Home- buyers Program because Har- dee, County-has four of five of its staff certified under the National Training Institute to teach both the basic and ad- vanced curriculum. They all completed the three-year train- ing under grants following the hurricane and took advantage of that opportunity. "It's a win-win for our com- munity. We get the funds for the other counties who don't have these programs," said Gilliard, whose assistance has been requested by other counties since Hardee was so successful in housing rehabilitation after The following permits were applied for or issued by the Hardee County Building De- partment during the week of March 28-April 1. Listings in- clude the name of the owner or contractor the address for the project, the type of work to be done, and the cost. involved. Only projects valued at $1,000 or more are listed. ISSUED Owner/builder, Fourth Ave- nue, renovations, $8,000. Owner/builder, Popash Road, ag barns, $6,000. Gustavo Velez, Chamberlain Boulevard, renovations, $2,100. Wynn Phillips, Seventh Ave- nue, alterations, $3,100. Rebecca Mays, SKP Way, renovations, $3,900. Alfred Nyman, Dena Circle, renovations, $11,098. Douglas Battey, Maxwell Drive, renovations, $3,200. Douglas Battey, Poplar Street, renovations, $3,000. Selvarajah Jeyatheva, Pal- metto Street, renovations, $2,800. Harold Howze, Feather Lane, renovations, $4,500. Owner/builder, Oak Street, roofing, $2,545. BUILDING BLOCKS The quality of your new home, addition, alteration or remodeling project will be determined by the quality of your contractor. Failure to get the necessary permits could result in fines, extra expenses incurred in correcting zoning and/or code violations, or even removal of the structure. If the cost of your project exceeds $2,500, a Notice of Commence- ment must be recorded with the Clerk of Courts. See your local building department for more information, or call 773-3236. If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting. -Benjamin Franklin 2B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 -Hardee Living COURTESY PHOTO Jason Carnley & Jaime Platt Platt/Carnley Wedding Plans Jaime Lynn Platt of Zolfo Springs has announced the plans for her upcoming mar- riage to Jason Allen Carnley of Zolfo Springs. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of John and Jan Platt of Zolfo Springs. The prospective groom is the son of Jeannie and Glenn Brown of Sebring and Raymond Carnley of Wauchula. The couple will exchange Ih marriage vows this Saturday in a private ceremony at Grass Valley Ranch in Zolfo Springs. Following the ceremony, a wedding reception will be held at the Joe L. Davis Barn, 198 Shackelford Road in Wauchula. The reception will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to the recep- tion. Your Child Will Learn to Read! Free Evaluation internationally Acclaimed Method . Children, Teens & Adults Rose Mitchell-Freeman AcademicAss rates leading Instruction Specialist Learning Centers" (863)773-6141 soc4:7c ,i 1 Well o Niftvp _2 J Robert Buckley's 501 I 0 IN M- Wednesday Musicale 2-Piano Program Set For Next Week Seven members of The The program will include Wednesday Musicale will par- two-piano pieces as well as ticipate in the club's annual all- piano solos. piano program entitled "Play During the business portion Me a Piano" next week. of the meeting. under the direc- Jeraldine Crews will be the tion of President Jill Southwell. program director for the 4 p.m. members will hear a report Wednesday event. It will be from the Nominating Commit- preceded by refreshments at tee. The chairman is Bess 3:30, hosted by Arden Rawls Stallings. Bay Ridge Distrct and Dale Mahnken. President; current Treasurer The meeting will be held at Claudette Kemen; and current the Wauchula Woman's Club Vice President Judye Mercer. building, 131 N. Seventh Ave. They will present a proposed Among those participating slate of officers for 2011-13. will be Dot Bell, Carol Myer, Members are encouraged to Louise Gantt, Judye Mercer, attend, and prospective mem- Joyce Maenpaa, Crews and bers are invited. For more infor- Rawls. Guest pianist will be mation, call 773-6899. or 773- Bruce Durrance. 3594.' Maranatha Baptist Church is holding a financial stewardship conference on April 10 on what the Bible says about living, giv- ing, saving and maintaining financial security. It will begin during the morning church and .will extend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The three-session conference will include a break for lunch. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch with them to the church at 2465 Oxendine Road, Zolfo Springs.. For questions .Qr. more information, call Pastor Josh Goodwin, at 863-832- 9292. Athens Baptist Church is holding its centennial celebra- tion on Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the Gulf State Quartet and a message by its Pastor, Rev. J.L. Howard. There will be a barbe- cue chicken and pulled pork dinner in the social hall after the morning service, followed by a Gospel Sing'with the Gulf State Quartet. The church family invites others to join them for this occasion. The church is at 6510 W. Bereah Road in the Bereah community. The deadline for Church News submissions is Thursday at 5 for the next edition. ONE PINK. NO BLUE James Hall and Elizabeth Darty, Zolfo Springs, a seven- pound, five-ounce daughter, Bethany Makayla Darty, born Feb. 28, 2011, at Florida Hospital, Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Roger Darty of Wauchula and Beverly Wills of Zolfo Springs. Maternal great-grandparents are Clarence "Duck" and Irma Darty of Ona. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Beckd Hall ofikcansas.. Birth announcements will be published free of charge within three months of the date of birth. A photo of the infant-as a newborn only-may be added at no cost. Any other photo of the baby will cost $15. Any fool can have a trophy wife. It takes a real man to have a trophy marriage. -Diane Sollee '6ust Stuff"' 133 E. Townsend St. Wauchula 832-5759 Tues. Fri. Sat. 10 am 5 pm 10 am 2 pm 1 Il I [ W"!~ I C[I]I Ic ['jI'fi1 I D I~ ANNUAL CAR WASH & BAKE SALE At Bowling Green Police Department 104 E. MAIN ST BOWLING GREEN COURTESY PHOTO Pete Barone & Jackie Winkles Jackie Winkles & Pete Barone Are Engaged David Winkles of Lakeland tina Laredo in Jacksonville. and LaVonne Berglund of The prospective groom is a Adrian, Minn., announce the 2000 graduate of Hardee Senior engagement of their daughter, High School, and a 2009 gradu- Jacqueline Winkles of St. ate of Northwest Florida State Augustine, to Peter Barone of College. He is attending Troy St. Augustine, the son of University and is a civilian Richard and Terry Barone of employee with the Department Bowling Green. of the Army. He is a staff ser- The bride-elect is a graduate geant in the U.S. Army Reserve. of Southwest Star Concept Plans are being made for a High School in Okabena, Minn. Friday, May 20, wedding at She attended the University of Christ Our Savior Evangelical South Florida, and is currently Lutheran Church in St. employed as manager of Can- Augustine. VOTE PAM BELFLOWER for SCity Commission, Di~trit Seat 7 Political advertisement paid for and approved by Pam Belflower for City Commission. 4:7p -;N, 1 JAMEs LEVI TAYLOR HAPPY 7" BIRTHDAY To OuR DARLING LEVI. WE LOVE You! GAMA BARBARA & AUNT MILDRED I Don't Go To First Christian Church This Sunday! (Local Church Shuts Down Sunday Service for the 4th Time to Serve the Community) The Church has left the build- ing! And on April 10th, its community will be glad they did. First Christian Church is putting its faith into action once again by suspending its regular Sunday service to practice very purposeful acts of kindness throughout the community. First Christian's congregation will be joining together to paint, clean, pray, remodel, visit the sick and elderly, feed the homeless, assist widows and the under-resourced as well as clean & beautify schools and monuments. They will also be thanking many of our community heroes such as our firefighters, police offi- cers and hospital staff,by pro- viding them with wonderful meals. A total of 33 different projects will be completed during their normal service time! When asked about the up- coming day of service, Sr. Pastor, Darin Canary stated, "We're excited about how our congregation has rallied to support this special day of service to our community. Even though this is a one-day project that has become an annual event for our church, our goal is that we will serve our community and the under- resource everyday. We don't want to just go.to church.. we want to BE the church. We ate called by Christ to serve oth- ers and reach out to those who are hurting or need a helping hand. Our mission statement is simple: SEEK-GROW-GO. That's what we are all about! This is part of our GOING! It's time we stop warming pews and start putting our hands and feet where our mouth is. We think this annu- al "Faith In Action" day is a great way to do that and we can't wait to see what God will do through our willing- ness to serve instead of being served on April 10th. Our long-term goal is that other churches in our community will serve alongside us and make this a day that the "church" shows' the world what Jesus looks like with skin on." If you would like to join First I Christian in their efforts to serve, you can call the church office at 773-9243 and sign up for a service project that. you are willing to be a part of. If you are unable to join them for one of their projects, they would like to ask that you commit to pray for them as they serve in our community. PAID ADVERTISEMENT soc4:7c ISN'T IT NIFTY? JOE TURNED 50! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE, YOUR FAMILY SCOTT LANG Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Scott Lang for City Commission District Seat 4 4:7p w I April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3B Greetings from Fort Green! The rain was awesome; we received 2.6 inches. April is usually a dry month. I don't know where the saying "April showers bring May flowers" came from, but I have heard it all my life! Our sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the family of Cassidy Knight. Her mother, Shelia, worked for Dr. Palmer when I did and then when he retired she worked with my daughter, Avie, at the school. I did not know her daddy but know he is grieving also. My mama always said it was worse to lose your child than any other relative. Our sympathy is also extend- ed to the family of Joe Grims- ley. While I did not know him, his son, Jerry, played with Lee Chancey's band. Lee is my neighbor and lives in Fort Green. Essie Deer's brother is much better. She said he had a turn around and was able to sit up and feed himself. Only the Lord knows when any of us will join Him. We are thankful for pray- ers and the fact that he has improved. Essie is sick with this "coughing mess" that seems to continue to make the rounds. The pollen should be gone with all the rain, but there is some- thing in the air! Wynell Davis is scheduled for back surgery this Thursday in Winter Haven. Please pray for these. Sam and Arden Rawls and Sherman and I drove up to Waldo last Wednesday for the gospel music held every spring and fall. Earl and Mary Bar- geron joined us Thursday morn- ing and then Greg and Shuree Rawls and Julius and Elaine Owens arrived Friday after- noon. We all had a good time together and enjoyed the differ- ent groups that were doing the singing. Brother Randy Perry present- ed the chapel service on Friday and Saturday mornings, and anyone who has ever heard him knows he is one dynamic speaker. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, Mary, on the homegoing of her father last week. He lived in Arcadia. You always meet people at the different sings. This time I met a lady from Fort Meade, who said her mother had passed away but owned Nell's Fashion for many a year in Fort Meade. She asked me if I knew Kath- erine Shaw and, of course, I did, and told her I knew the chil- dren, Arlene and Roy. I even knew Roy's wife and children, and she was very pleased and wanted Katherine to know she was alive and well! Normally Daisy and Joe Collins attend the sing but his cancer was too bad and he went to the hospital instead. He is back home but needs our prayers. The Fort Green RA boys will have a campout at Hardee Lakes this Friday. Supper and breakfast are provided, and sev- eral activities plus a Bible study are planned. It will begin early Friday afternoon and end Sat- urday morning at 10. Also on Friday night, the Heartland Choral is presenting a program at First Christian Church. Some of the Fort Green residents are singing in this program. There will be a work day at the Methodist Cemetery on Sat- urday, April 16. Even though this seems a long way off, it will be here before we know it. Please plan to attend and bring your rakes, Weedeaters, trailers, chainsaws, etc. Sherman will try to put out herbicide this week, so it will be plain what needs to be done. The GA girls always make Easter baskets and then auction them off, and the money goes to help support the North Ameri- can Missions. The auction will begin immediately after supper on Wednesday, April 20. Please make plans to attend, even if you don't normally come to Wednesday night services! There will be an Easter egg hunt at Fort Green on April 23 at 10 a.m. I had a very interesting e-mail saying that we all need to buy products made in the USA from March 30 to April 30 and see what a difference it will make. You can check the origin on Ihis 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 The first school in the county to close will be the rural house of learning in Popash, which closes on April 17. The schools in Zolfo Springs, Lemon Grove, Bowling Green, Gardner and Castalia will close on April 24. The Wauchula grammar school and county high school will close on April 25 and the Oak Grove school will close April 28. At the amateur musical pro- gram held at the city auditorium on Friday under the auspices of the local chapter of the Eastern Star, Master Thomas McEwen won the $15 first prize donated by Sen. H.G. MurphyMcEwen displayed rare talent as a singer, holding the audience spell- bound during his time. An unusual incident occurred here on Friday night when local lights dimmed and went out at 8:47 p.m., just 30 seconds before Bruno Richard Haupt- mann was pronounced dead at the New Jersey prison where he was electrocuted for the kid- nap/murder of the Charles A. Lindbergh child. The time was recorded when the electric clock at a local drug store stopped. A pointer on a regula- tor at the municipal light plant got stuck, causing the outage. At Page's Market this week, sugar-cured ham is just 25 cents for two slices. Oil sausage is 25 cents a pound and red smoked sausage is two pounds for 25 cents. Dill pickles are three for 10 cents. 50 YEARS AGO cans or fresh fruit and vegetable labels. Please pray for one another, our nation and the military. the 1960 audit report for the city of Wauchula shows that not only is this city financially embarrassed, but the ink got redder last year. The city entered 1959 with a book deficit of $111,273, including unretired bonds. It ended the year Dec. 31, with a deficit of $229,893. A major portion of the deficit can be attributed to Hurricane Donna. Remedial action on State Road 64A east of Wauchula was promised if State Road Board officials agree with the situation described in a letter by Sheriff Odell Carlton, who had said the poor condition of the road and its rough surface is a hazard to motorists. He said it was the cause of several wrecks and warned of the danger of more accidents unless it is repaired. He recommended lowering the speed limit until that is done. The Hardee County School Board approved continuing contracts for four Hardee County teachers. Sam Lastin- ger, Donald Cowart, James McGonigal and Robert Cook were unanimously approved provided certification for each is in order. Appointed to the senior high school were Rudy Bretherick, Alma Lee Jones, Ronelle Jones, Kay McDonald, Dwight Fay, Leon Sharp and Jack Strucher. Spot ads this week include the new compact office electric typewriter, replacement of cords on electrical appliances, dry cleaning, free muffler inspections, auto and furniture upholstery and farm machinery repairs. 25 YEARS AGO Schools Superintendent Peg- gy Shackelford on Tuesday pre- sented administrative staff rec- ommendations to the Hardee Fort Green News By Rilla Cooper 773-6710 wayBak he County School Board. Notice- ably absent from the list is Hardee Senior High School's principal, H.C. "Pat" Patterson, who announced his retirement weeks ago. Other principals continuing are Monda Farmer, John Masterson. David Durast- anti, Betty Harrison, Lee Burns and Frank Gibbs. The Hardee County Planning & Zoning Board gave approval Thursday night for a new recre- ational vehicle park in Bowling Green, despite opposition. Local attorney Marcus Ezelle appeared in behalf of Joe L. Davis Real Estate to present the proposal for Pioneer Creek RV Park. Mack Bryan, Bowling Green's superintendent of pub- lic works, said the new park will help bring revenue to the city because the city sewer system was only operating at 60 percent. The First Christian Church will present "The Living Bible" Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Thirty-minute tours will begin every four minutes to view the 16 biblical scenes with about 100 young people partici- pating. Pastor Clyde George and youth pastor Mike Graham expect about 1,200 visitors to see- and hear from the eight sound systems and sets, which give authentic scenes, hear the rain and smell the animals in Noah's Ark and "hell is hot." The Hardee County Library named its new board and pre- pared for its move to the loca- tion in the former Colony Square Mall purchased by the county. The present library property was donated by Hor- tense J. Ausley in 1949, along with the funds to construct the library. Diana Youmans acted as city librarian and kept the doors open for 12 years, until the county took over. Named to the current Friends of the Library Board are Pam Lovette, Linda Stannage, Linda Smith and Sylvia Barrows. Ervin Mapp is the librarian. 10 YEARS AGO A public hearing, approved on a 3-2 vote, will give the pub- lic the opportunity to voice its opinion on whether to grant a tax abatement to Vandolah Power Co. Commission Chair- man Bill Lambert, who first opposed it, suggested a five per- cent abatement for five years. Voting with him were commis- sioners Milton Lanier and Nick Timmerman. Oppos-ing it were commissioners Gordon Norris and Walter Olliff, who said other than taxes it would not benefit the county, it was a. wholesale distributor and would not help local citizens. F.L. Revell Inc. celebrated its 75th anniversary recently. The company, at 111 E. Main St., Wauchula, was opened in 1926 by Fairel L. Revell as an insur- ance and real estate company. In 1936, he established the Hardee County Abstract Co., and in 1946 went into partner- ship on it with George Gillette and later Glen Slaughter. He opened and operated Florida Fence Post Co. in Ona. Wilson Lee Revell operated the insur- ance and abstract companies until 1984. F.L. Revell Insurance is operated today by EL. Revell Jr. and his wife, Oneita. Wauchula is hosting the world's largest rotorcraft gath- ering this week at Wauchula Municipal Airport. Local resi- dents are encouraged to drop by and visit. Wanda Gunn of The Ivy Room in downtown Wauch- ula has set up a large tent where full meals will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bill Clem of Colorado set a world record here in 1988. Local vehicle sales include a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier for $9,459, a 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe for $14,981, a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Laredo for $22,962 and a 2001 Chevrolet S10 pick- up for $10,888. 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.) 4B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 SENIOR OLYMPICS (^ e:W 46* COURTESY PHOTO Avion Palms recently held its fourth annual Senior Olympics, with such contests as a beanbag toss, bocce ball, darts, golf, hillbilly golf, horseshoes, eight-ball pool, ping- pong, shuffleboard and a washer toss. The Gold Medal winners (top) are (from front left) Jean Kaki, Alva Parker, Sandy Tremblay, Tonya Campbell, Darlene Gemind, Marilyn Owens, Glorida Carter and Isabell Taylor; (second row) Dave Meyers, Gene Brum- baugh, Billie Bruce, Rick Guager and Billie Carlyle; and (back row) Jim Hackler and Jack Yost. Silver Medal winners (middle photo, from front left) are Rick Gauger, Chuck Isom, Ann Werner, Ruth Hubbard, Nancy Hackler, Jackie Gauger, Sandy Tremblay, Darlene Gemind and Brenda Wells; (middle) JoAnn Whistler, Dee McNew, Dave Meyers, Gene Brumbaugh, Dave DeYoung, Al Reynen and Clair Souter; (in back) Jim Hackler and Larry Walton. Bronze Medal winners (bottom photo) are (front row, from left) Bill Werner, Howard Hubbard, Marlene Isom, Dee McNew, Gene Brumbaugh, Angela Yost, Dave DeYoung, Darlene Gemind, Jack Austin, Jim Taylor, Isabell Taylor, Michel Tremblay and Lathene Camp; (back row) Billie Bruce. 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The blue-footed booby is so called because it lands on shops and often lets itself get caught. "Booby" comes from "bobo," Spanish for "stupid." In 1995, students at Savannah College of Art and Design in Tybee Island, Ga., com- pleted a 76,726-square-foot painting of Elvis Presley. ATTENTION SENIORS QUALITY AFFORDABLE PRINTING FOR A LL )YOUR GR4ADU.TIoN SUPPLIES PACKAGE #1 PACKAGE #2 PACKAGE #3 25 INVITATIONS 25 INVITATIONS 25 INVITATIONS with Envelopes with Envelopes with Envelopes 25 THANK YOU CARDS 25 NAME CARDS. with Envelopes 25 NAME CARDS TAX TAX TAX S55" 45'T 035" Don't you think it's interesting that the Bible account of the first complete week had 7 days?.And after all of the time that has past since that first week, there is still 7 days in a week? With the amazing power of the One that made our eyes able to see this page and a brain to understand its contents, we can be sure that the same seventh day that was blessed and set apart for holy use is still the same after all this time. We can also easily see from the scrip- tures that it is just as much a part of Creation as are the colorful birds of the fifth day and the intricate flowers of the third. (Genesis 2:3) Remember That which our Creator did was not done without a reason for this particular day has a blessing attached like no other and that which Jesus has blessed, no one can remove or reverse. (Numbers 23:20, Mark 2:27, Luke 4:16) Your are invited to fellowship and worship Jesus on His specially appointed day this Saturday, 9:30 am, 205 South 11th Ave., Wauchula, Fla. You may also write to the address below for prayer and more information on this and other Bible topics. Bible Studies *P.O. Box 2385 Wauchula, FL 33873 soc4:7p April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 5B JV Beats Southeast By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate t's been an odd two weeks for the Hardee Junior Varsity Wild- cat baseball team. During Spring Break, they lost on Monday at Avon Park and went to Lake Placid on Tuesday to get a forfeit win in the 10th inning. In last week's only game around the rain- drops, the junior 'Cats won 7-2 over Southeast. This week, Hardee hosted Avon Park on Tuesday, Mul- berry today (Thursday) and Southeast tomorrow. The first two home games are at 6 p.m. and Friday's is a double-header with the JVs playing at 4:30 p.m. The JV season ends with a pair of road games next week, at Mulberry on April 13 and Avon Park on April 15. At Avon Park on March 21, Hardee opened the scoring in the first inning. Jacob Bolin drew a walk, went to third on an error on a Kris Johnson hit. And came home on an error on a Vince Grimsley hit. The junior Red Devils in front with a trio of tallies in the home half of the third. On a couple walks, a double and a single. Another Avon Park score came in the bottom of the fourth when back-to-back hits brought a runner racing home. Hardee narrowed the score to 4-3 with a pair of runs in the fifth inning. Justin Forrester singled but was cut down on a Ramiro Briones fielder's choice. Jacob Altman and Armando Alamia each singled. Briones and Altman scrambled home. Avon Park got its final tally ) and the 5-3 win with a run in the home half of the sixth on a dropped third strike and error, compounded by another error on the next batter's hit, allow- ing the first runner to cross home plate. The March 22 game at Lake Placid was a marathon of en- durance. Garrett Albritton went the distance for the junior Wildcats. throwing 105 pitches, in the 10-inning game, which ended in a 2-2 tie, when Lake Placid called it quits and forfeit- ed the game. After Hardee left a pair of runners stranded in the opening inning, the junior Green Drag- ons put a pair of runs on the board on three consecutive Wildcat errors. The 'Cats set- tled down and played good ball after getting that out of their systems. Hardee picked up a run in the third inning when Altman sin- gled and Johnson doubled him home. Another Wildcat run in the fourth inning knotted the score at 2-0. Alamia doubled and raced home on an error on a Briones hit. The game rocked along, prac- tically three up, three down in most innings. When Lake Placid was unable to score in the bottom of the 10th, they elected to discontinue the game, conceding it to Hardee. Games against Frostproof and Fort Meade last week were cancelled by the weather. On Friday, Hardee went to Brad- enton Southeast and came home the 7-2 winner. Again, the opposition scored first. 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The junior 'Cats completed their scoring with a trio of tal- lies in the fifth inning. Alamia and Altman both singled and advanced on a balk. Tyler He- wett drew a walk. A sacrifice by Palmer and hit by Luke Winter kept runners moving, with the first three crossing home plate for the 7-2 win. "Overall. we weathered Spring Break. We weren't focused on Monday but got focused by Tuesday at Lake Placid, then did pretty well at Southeast. Our pitching is good, our batting is good, and we have flashes of good fielding with errors mixed in. We're coming along," said Head Coach John Sharp. 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CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales J Calvin McLeod's SERVICE WITH A SMILE 863-233-2002 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WEEKLY DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS VETERANS DISABLED PERSONS Free Estimates Licensed and Insured 0. 4-C Costructon, LL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^m ^^w~ Handyman Concrete Free Estimates Licensed & Insured CBC1256749 Remodels Additions David Cole 863-214-1471 ******************** SPRING SERVICE SPECIALS * SALL Riding Mowers (including commercial) t $35 plus parts * Walk Behind Mowers $10 plus parts 2-cle oil $25-case 12-8oz. bottles FAST Er FRIENDLY SERVICE * 22 Years of Experience Locally Owned & Operated *, S773-4400 -=m * 829 Bostick Rd. Bowling Green *t RRoad Runs beside Torrey Oak Golf Course cl4:7c - * ********* ******** AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 7pm OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9am-6pm NEW & USED MERCHANDISE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! License#AB2266 cl4:7nc AE324 Locally Owned And Operated Since 2005 A Full Service Provider- Commercial, Residential and Industrial IVy Florida Landscape Services Inc / aM Sr L a Sev M intai nig BeuiflL an Classifieds 35 ROLLS HERMOTHIS HAY $25 a roll, make offer for all, delivery available. 245-1903. 3:24-4:21 p NEED YOUR HELP! Young cattle- man needing 10+ acres pasture to graze cattle for your ag exemp- tions. Will maintain fences/bush hog when necessary. 863-494- 5991. 3:17-4:14p DIESEL INJECTION repairs, pumps, turbo, injectors, can remove and Install. 863-381-0538. 1:27;8:18p L. DICKS INC. is now purchasing citrus fruit for the 2010/11 season and beyond. Call Mark Manuel @ 781-0384. 7:8tfc CASH NOW! Crooms Used Cars and Salvage picks up your junk cars and pays top dollar. Call to discuss any type of vehicle. 863- 781-3767. 3:3tfc 01 RANGER $3,250 cash 781- 1062. 4:7c 2005 CHEVY 1-Ton 4 x 4 Duramax Diesel, 12 ft. flatbed, well-main- tained, $14,000. 863-832-2084. 4:7p 04 CHEVY Silverado $6,000 OBO. 781-1062. 4:7c 03 SS MONTE CARLO $6,000 OBO. 781-1062. 4:7c 2002 FORD F150, 4WD, 4.6 liter, auto, air, AM/FM disc, bedliner, tool box, $4,800, 585-531-6324. 4:7c MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE needed immediately for The Hardee YMCA. High school diplo- ma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 16 and works well under direct supervision. Prior customer service experience pre- ferred. Positive attitude required! Please apply in person 610 W. Orange St. Wauchula between 8am-2pm M-F. No phone calls please. EO/AA Employer. 4:7c BILINGUAL SITE MANAGER for a 40 unit affordable rental commu- nity. Must be computer literate. Experience in light bookkeeping and basic office equipment bene- ficial. HUD housing program experience preferred. Send resume to: Azalea Apts. PO. Box 10293, Clearwater, FL 33757 Fax (727) 447-2252 or Email: bschwartz@southwind.us.com. Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer 4:7,14c BiMUflALl S EW-I MANAGER for a 57 unit affordable rental commu- nity. Must be computer literate. Experience in light bookkeeping and basic office equipment bene- ficial, along with any property management experience. Send resume to: The Palms, PO. Box 10293, Clearwater, FL 33757 Fax (727) 447-2252 or Email: bschwartz@southwind.us.com. Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer 3:31-4:14c WANTED RELIABLE PERSON, non-smoker, non-drinker to do housework full-time. Good pay, 3 private rooms, boarding avail- able. Background check required. 863-368-1457. 4:7p MIHiSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Non-profit organization seeking dedicated, responsible team pro- fessional to assist In providing services to the elderly. Computer and strong Interpersonal skills required. Management or medical experience helpful. Fax resume to 863-773-5795. 4:7c PROGRAM COORDINATOR full time for local ministry. Must be experienced with Microsoft pro- grams and able to multi-task. Send resume to Executive Director PO Box 422 Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:7.14c MAKE OFFER! MUST SELL! 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath, new kitchen and appliances, large laundry room, huge family room w/fireplace, 2 utility/storage rooms, 3 car cov- ered carport. Good family neigh- borhood. $110,000 OBO. 863-832- 2084. Located Riverview subdivi- sion. 4:7-5:5p 3/2 ON 5 ACRES. 1104 N. Hollandtown Road. $190,000. 863-245-9582. 10:14-5:26p jr 863-397-9840 354 Bostick Road Bowling Green. FL A .._ .- -- www.gatorheatingandair.com Gator Heating-Air Mold Inspections LLC HELP WANTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS Full Time $22,36000 The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for full time Telecommunication Specialists. You must be at least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug test and work shifts. Applications may be obtained and returned by 4 p.m., April 15, 2011, at the Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL. If other arrangements are necessary, call 863-773-0304 ext. 211. EOE c14:7,14c Ldial's Itowise ThrIr store ,O Furniture Home Decor Crystal NOW bi China Quality Merchandise OP/ Mon. Sat. 9 am 4 pm 773-3034 102 Carlton Street (Directly Behind Heaven Sent) 9 even 5nf Cleaning service Now offered by Sherry White Ministries Carports Garages Homes Lawns 773-0523 245-1184 STHE PALMS Available for Immediate Occupancy $99 Move In Special through April 30th *Plus $1200 FREE RENT* (*One year lease @$100/mo reduction) Spacious 2, 3 & 4 BR Garden Apts. Open, quiet country setting. Close to Sheriff's Station on Martin Luther King Jr Ave and La Playa Drive. Award winning Professional Bi-lingual Management Staff. Affordable Rents 701 La Playa Drive, Wauchula Rental Office Hours Mon Fri 1:00 5:00 PM After hours by appointment f (863) 773-3809, TDD 800-955-8771 h. .- Equal Opportunity Employer and Providerc14:7 28c W. B. Olliff, Jr., Tree Surgeon, Inc. 773-4478 Free Estimates Insured 30+ years experience Scl10:2tfc $500 OFF any Vehicle with Coupon Must Bring Coupon Monday Thursday Friday & Saturday 10 am to 7 pm 10 am to 7:30 pm Wauchula Wauchula Hills (acro ssfrom Com. of First Natlonal ala L J Bank) a lrEA Re.,a- 0 "7736667 Billy Hill1 773-6667 Maria Owner Ruby 773-20114 CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY! You may qualify to receive a grant for down payment assistance on your new home. Call Trey Flemer for a free price quote at 863-832-2102 Visit us at: www.myfloridalandscapes.com c14 7 21 Beautiful native Florida! Secluded 5+ ac of wooded land has deeded access to Peace River! Canoe, camp, fossil hunt, relax! $90,000! Charming and priced to sell! 2BR/1BA 1060 SF home w/lots of updates: new A/C, insulation, carpeting, wiring. Den can be 3rd BR. $89,900! Make an offer! PRICE REDUCED! 38.5 ac on the Peace River w/lots of beauti- ful oaks, pines and palmettos! Pole barn & 2BR/2BA MH. $499,500! PRICE REDUCED! Pack your overnight bags & head to this peaceful retreat! 5 ac fenced w/lots of oaks, pond, creek, 12'x20' shed. $59,000! 40 acs farmland, 8" well, paved rd frontage, near Wauchula. $360,000! High & dry pastureland! 10 ac improved, fenced land on pri- vate rd is attractive homesite, or perfect for cattle/horses! $120,000! 20- acs zoned industrial on Hwy 17. $475,000! Roomy 4BR/2BA CB home in Wauchula on corner lot! Remo- deled bath, solid surface kitchen countertops, large screened porch, new carport! $158,000! Ideal for farming! 21.86 ac pasture is fenced, has well, close to town. $186,500! Imagine your new home in the perfect setting! Beautiful 31 ac pasture in Ona. Fenced & adorned w/oak & pine trees. $230,000! Great size for beginning citrus owner! 10 ac Valencia grove w/two 4" wells, pump, micro-jet irrigation, drain tile $95,000! 5 acs fenced on Mel Smith Rd zoned Agriculture. $45,000! Escape the gridlock! One-room rustic cabin sits on 22 ac fenced pastureland- w/estab- lished oaks, 4" well, 2 barns, private rd! $175,000! 333 ac ranch has pasture, irri- gation system, 12" well, 3BR/3BA two-story home, 3,000 ft landing strip. $1,498,500! 34 ac fenced pastureland on private, graded rd in Zolfo Springs, Two wells, Greenbelt qualified. $238,000! - 1". -1 REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS KENNY SANDERS- 781-0153 SANDY LARRISON.- 832-0130 KAREN O'NEAL-. 781-7633 MONICA REAS..781-0888 DAVID ROYAL..........7.81-3490 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHIrLA, FL 33873 4:7 The April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 7B Classifieds TWO STORY CEDAR HOUSE and ten acres, large oak trees. Price negotiable. Call for appointment. 258 South Hollandtown Rd. Wauchula, FL 33873. 863-773- 5754, 863-245-9525. 4:7p 2BR, 2 BATH, New carpet & sid- ing, large living room, enclosed laundry room $68,000. 773-5054. 3:3tfc I I MALE .DONKEY 3 yrs. old, lives with other farm animals, $250. 863-448-3060. 4:7p 2 LOTS, BOWLING GREEN Cemetery, 334-585-0059. 3:17-4:7p BUYING GOLD & SILVER COINS, US paper money, scrap gold and silver. Do not sell to hotel buyers. They buy for melt value. Do not send scrap gold in the mail. You get stung. Buying and selling 40 years. Capt. Ed 904-222-4607. 1:6tfc DESOTO COUNTY OWNER FINANCING www.landcallnow.com 1-941-778-7980/7565 NASCAR MAGAZINES from 1994 to present. Big E Tribute Mags/Books. Computer, printer, desk, circuit breaker. All paper work $150. 773-4801. 3:31-4:28p PERSONAL PROPERTY of Wayne Baucom, Elena Villarreal, Brianna Owens, Lynn Roberts, Sherry Patton, Debra Morris, Lori Molina, Estella Villarreal, Don Hunt, Barbara Rupart, Katrina Daniels will be sold by warehouseman's lien at B&J Self-Storage, 667 South 5th Ave. In Wauchula, FL at 11:00 am April 18, 2011. 3:31;4:7p PERSONAL PROPERTY of John Thompkins, Chiquita Robinson, Steve Malone, Angel Zamarripe, Ciana Elmeas, Labor Gunn, D.W. Tatis, Arron Lanier, Felix Hernandez, Wally Gray will be sold by warehouseman's lien at Bowling Green Storage 5018 North Hwy. 17, Bowling Green, Florida, April 18, 2011 at 9:00 am. S3:31-4:7 FEMALE CHIHUAHUA, 2 mons. old, light brown, $125, 407-929- 6491. 3:31;4:7c 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 -i GILLIARD '1a FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Rock Sand Shell Pond Digging Ditch Cleaning Lamar Gilliard Zolfo Springs Home: (863) 735-0490 cis:2tc Mobile: (941) 456-6507 Degoto Applianeo Repair Established Since AgI7_ SALES SERVICE 863-773-3573 Fax 863-773-0521 108 Carlton Street desotoapppliance@earthlink.net Wauchula, FL 33873 TIE BetTieStr' nTon e New Tires Free Mount Include & Balance Brand Name Tires! Semi & Trailer Tires BIG SALE ON RLL TIRES. 773-0777 773-0727 116 REA Rd., Wauchula VISA (across from Billy Ayers A.. Wal-Mart) Tire Technician cl4:7c 0 ADOPT A PET! If you have osta 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 FLORIDA SWEET & STRAWBER- RY sweet onions, last week, 10 for $3, 20 for $5. Free onion casserole recipe. Available now, open every day. 7:30-6:00, 2949 Center Hill Road, Bowling Green, (Hwy 62,.4.5 miles west of US 17, 863-223-5561. __ 3:31p AVION PALMS RV Lot park model ready, landscaped, sprinklers, shed, water softener, $35,500. 330-631-1186 or 330-631-8202. 3:31-4:28p COUNTRY 3 BR, 1 B, central air and heat, very spacious, close to town, 863-735-2626. 4:7c WAUCHULA, 2 BR, 1 B, central air and heat, carport, utility room, very nice. 863-735-2626. 4:7c 2 BR 2 BATH, Large living room, kitchen, dinette, $650 month, security deposit required. 773- 5054. Water softener required. 3:3tfc MOVE-IN TODAY * MOBILE HOMES 1 bed $300 mo.; 2 bed $350 mo-up; 3 bed - $450 mo. up. Close to schools & hospital, no pets, $200 deposit. Se habla espanol 863-698-4910 or 698-4908. 8:20tfc II Retail GENERAL MANAGER Hess Corporation, a Fortune 55 energy company, has a General Manager opportunity available in our Wauchula, FL location. This position is responsible for the successful operation of a high vol- ume Hess gasoline station and/or Hess Express convenience store which may include multiple quick- serve restaurants. While maintain- ing compliance with the Hess cus- tomer service policy, the candidate will recruit, hire, train, and manage performance and development of all personnel and maximize sales and profits through effective marketing, merchandising, vendor relations, and selling techniques. Must be able to effectively manage cash, inventory, and expenses, analyze P&L statements, and take appropri- ate action to maximize the profits of the assigned site/store. Will also ensure the site image is consistent in compliance with our uncompro- mising operating standards and cor- porate, environmental and safety policies and procedures. At Hess, General Managers are truly respon- sible for all aspects of their busi- ness. In addition to our friendly, fast- paced atmosphere, we offer com- petitive starting pay, immediate ben- efits, which may include medical, 401K and a pension, paid training, educational assistance and many opportunities for career advance- ment. Candidates are invited to fax or e-mail their resumes. Apply online at www.hess.com/careers Equal Opportunity Employer 4:7 4/3 3 ACRES on Cracker Lane S900 month plus insurance. Rent to own possible, owner financing available 863-781-7881. 3:31-4:28p 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT R. Kazen Road $400 monthly, S200 deposit. No pets. 417-867-3234. 4:7c 3/1 1/2 CB HOME, CHA, fenced yard. 1st and last. 781-0982. 4:7-5:5p 1 & 2 BR Apartments. 863-245- 1545. 4:7,14p COUNTRY HOME 4/2 end of dead end road, quiet, newly remod- eled, 1st, last, security, $650 monthly, $400 security. 863-735- 0589. No inside pets. 4:7p DUPLEX IN ZOLFO SPRINGS, close to school, 4 BR, 2 BA first and last months rent $700/month, plus security deposit. Call (863) 781-4529 for Info. 3:31tfc NICE CLEAN 2 BR 1 bath house. Central AC/Heat, new carpet and a walk-in closet, washer & dryer hook-up. $150 per week or $600 per month, damage deposit and reference required. 773-9793 or 863-832-0676. 4:7p ATTENTION! The Federal Fair Housing Act Prohibits advertising any preference or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make such a preference or limita- tion. Familial status includes chil- dren under 18 living with parents or guardians and pregnant women. tfc-dh OFFICE FOR RENT-close to courthouse and city center, plenty of parking. Call 773-4800 for information or to view property. 3:17-4:7c FT. GREEN GRASS CHOPPERS, lawn care, pressure washing, insured. 863-781-0902 or 863- 781-0900. 4:7-5:5p LAWN AND SMALL PASTURE maintenance and fertilizing. Brian 941-391-1277. 4:7-5:5p ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION additions, screen rooms, car- ports, glass rooms, pool enclo- sures, rescreening, decks, con- crete. Harold Howze Construction 735-1158. RR0050181. 3:17-5:19p VICKER'S LAWN CARE. Free esti- mates. No job to big/small. 863- 448-7491. 3:31-5:1 p NEW ALCOHOLICS ANONY- MOUS meeting in Hardee County. Thursday 7 p.m., 131 South 8th Avenue, Wauchula. For more info call LeAnne at 863-214-8430 or Bill 239-821-4184. 9:2dhtfc OVERCOME MEETINGS (Gillespie) have been moved to the Women's Club on Wednesday nights, 7 pm. Come and see! Kenny Sanders is the facilitatory. More information call 773-5717. 6:10tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday nights 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., Wau- chula. 12:6tfcdh IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- lem? Call Alcoholics Anonymous In Hardee County at 781-6414. Several weekly meetings. dh *** NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete well, sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-relat- ed service to carry the contrac- tor's license number. tfc-dh JIM SEE REALTY, INC. 206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 Office (863)773-0060 Evening (863)773-4774 www.jimseerealty.com F James V. See, Jr., Broker * Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home recently remodeled including in-ground pool. Located on a dead end street in a great neighborhood. REDUCED TO $205,000! REDUCED!!! Great 5 acre tract fenced and ready to build on! $20,000 Nice lot in Torrey community with frontage on Hole Number 6 of Torrey Oaks Golf Course. Lot $14,900 Owner will build to suit for just $159,900! PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful home located in Briarwood Subdivision. 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath house with wrap around porch, detached 2 car garage with office and full bath. Was $475,000.....Now $379,000! Lake June House! 4 Bedroom, 4 1/2 Bath with over 200 feet on Lake June. Includes Jacuzzi, Sauna, Dock & Boathouse. $780,000 ) Ben Gibson Calvin Bates Dusty Albritton James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates (941)737-2800 Robert Jones (863)381-2242 John H. Gross (863)781-0161 Rick Knight Jim See (863)781-1423 LJ (863)273-1017 (863)781-1396 c14:7c L AMBER T REALTY INC. 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Hydroponic Farm 8.91 acres with barn, cool- er, seed house, green houses; everything needed to produce your fruit and vegetables. $225,000 ESTATE HOME in Wauchula; 4 B/2Bth, screened front porch, carport. OWNER WILL FINANCE FOR QUALIFIED BUYER! Call Delois for more information. $68,900 STORAGE UNITS 30 units in excellent con- dition; very good rate of occupancy. Call Delois. $55,000 MOVE-IN READY updated C/B home, 3B/1.5Bth, almost new A/C and roof. Listed at $115,000 SPACIOUS 4B/3BTH, CB/Stucco home; large kitchen, living room with w/b fireplace, double garage, spacious yard for outside entertaining. $165,000 SSERVIC DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker DELOIS JOHNSON Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 www.lambertrealty.net Steve Johnson Make this 3B/2Bth house your home! Ceramic tile and carpet floors, large eat- in kitchen, spa- cious bedrooms, located in family neighbor- hood. $115,000 16.5 Acres with 3B/2Bth M/H built; a total of 5 wells on this beautiful property surrounded by large oaks. $195,000 2B/1Bth M/H with nice yard and large screened porch; completely furnished. $38,000 5 Acres with large oaks and open field; very secluded. $40,000 5 Acres native "Old Florida"; secluded and lots of wildlife. $22,500 MAKE OFFER ON 5 ACRE TRACT beauti- ful home site, paved road frontage. $65,000 'E YOU CAN CO ASSOCIATES UNT ON [E KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker STEVE JOHNSON 781-0518 Azalea Apartments 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments Handicap Unit Available Rental Rates Beginning at $450 (plis electric, cable and phone) Rental Assistance Available for Qualified Applicants Rental Office: 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 (TTY 1-800-955-8771) S Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon EpL OU Equal Opportuniy Enmplover & Provider 47-28 OPPORTUNITYVc14:7-28c 6 0' 4-5 bedroom, 4 bath custom built home on 9 1/2 acres. County road access, next to Wauchula. Home is complimented with screened back porch and in-ground pool. Land also has 7 1/2 acres of producing nursery. $430,000 A Little Bit Country! Three Bedroom Two Bath Home on Over Two Acres. Great Area for Horses or Other Animals or Just Enjoy the Serenity and Calm of This Popular Part of the County! $169,500 Vacation Home REDUCED!!! 2 BR/2 BA mobile home in Punta Gorda. Located on a deep water canal that leads into Charlotte Harbor. $98,500! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house in town. Cute house with nice landscaping. Only $97,500. Great home on several large lots in Wauchula. Never been for sale before. Hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms. Central air/heat. Massive brick fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 car carport. Asking $229,000 I- ~pP~g~ aL ll HEAVEN SCENT THRIFT STORE' now offers pick-up service for large donations. We appreciate your generous support. 863-773- 9777. 12:16tfc MISSION THRIFT STORE INC. 123 N. 7th Ave. We need your donations. Pick-up available. 773- 3069. 3:24tfc FRIDAY ONLY Huge sale at Hardee Manor 401 Orange Place. 4:7p SAT. 8-2 3049 Golfview Dr., Z.S. Lots of good stuff. 4:7p LITTLE CHARLIE CREEK RV Park yard sale Saturday, April 9th, 8am till 1pm. Several lots. 1850 Heard Bridge Rd. behind Winn Dixie. 4:7p FRIDAY, SAT 8-? Furniture, cloth- ing, jewelry, mowers, misc. 4715 Chester Ave., Bowling Green. 4:7p SAT 8-? 1539 Dens Circle, Golfview. Plenty of goodies. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8-2 2765 Hall's Place. Cheap everything must go! 4:7p SATURDAY 8-2 Lots of clothes & misc. 4574 Pringle Rd., Ft. Green. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8am-2pm. 535 Bost Road off Popash. Queen waterbed, Easter kids stuff, kitchen items, tools. 4:7p SATURDAY 8 TILL 12 men's, women's, kid's & baby clothes and misc. items. 397 Airport Rd. off of East Main Wauchula. 4:7p FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-12 Storage Shack, Carlton Road, Wauchula. Antiques, misc. 4:7p SAT. 8-? MULTI-FAMILY Clothes, furniture, toys, electronics, prom dresses, household items & lots of misc. 2337 Oxendine Rd. Zolfo (Steve Roberts Special East to Oxendine on left). 4:7p 3 FAMILIES 418 Hancock Rd., Wauchula Hills. 7-12 noon. Spring cleaning, have-lots of nice stuff to sell. 4:7p African elephants only have four teeth to chew their food with. 7116,I 7 I .. o il 773-9743 8B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 The Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech Phone (863) 781-9720 . 81 auale(2ualescomputerservices.com www.GuQlesComputerServices.com (863) 528-7085 Fax (863) /35-9zz2 159 State Road 64 East Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 robbie @strato.net *4 Charles N. Flesher II, Inc TILE & FLOORING SPECIALIST TILE LAMINATE Itff WOOD ENGINEERED WOOD Bathtubs Showers Backsplashes & More When a product is installed with care and know-how, you'll receive a service that I am willing to stake my name on! Charley FREE ESTIMATES 863-781-2867 701 BUMBY LANE, WAUCHULA / Foreign and Domestic Cars / Diesel Engines / Gas or Diesel Manual or Automatic Transmissions Licensed and Insured Reg.#MV.40625 "No job's too big." S Ms is * -Mi -a 18 am - 5101 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green 375-4461 Mike Adcox Manager Hearn's Auto Cl Car Wash and Wax Carpet and Seat Cleaning Buff Compounding Headliners Replaced Vinyl Top Motor Cleaning Hwy. 17 & S.R. 66 Zolfo Springs c14:7c caning Service _i (863) 735-1495 KELLER WILIAMS, S'; R'. ,T 'AK..-.. L :T Y Buying or Setlitga? I dan help! ,R- 1999 CB 3/2 home ori5 fenced acres price reduced .$170.000 SIncome Producing .. Investment RV/Mobile Home Park $450.400 Donna Steffens 5 acres financing available $36,000 (863)781-3627 cl4:7c Hills Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17- Bowling Green 375-4441 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SE HABLA ESPAIOL Buy Here! No Interest Pay Herel! inanceC hares (86) 81-09 or78-301 ll:tA Topsy See REAL ESTATE 773-5994 Topsy See 3 BR 2 Bath 1987 DW 1890 sq. ft. all the extras including security system. 5 acres with beautiful oaks and stocked pond. $115.000. 3BR 2B 2005 DW Mobile Home Very Modern all appliances set on 5.4 acres all fenced w/pond $130,000. Hwy 17 frontage-1BR 1 Bath home sits on 50 x 152 lot in Bowling Green. $84,500. Beautiful secluded property in Golf View. 8.8 ac with 2 building sites. $75,000 1 ac. high & dry. Approx. 269 ft. road frontage-deed restricted. $29,900. " Very nice 1980 M.H. 1982 sq. ft., fully furnished, move in ready, includes linens, dishes, cookware, TV, most anything you will need. This is a great buy at $ 6 REDUCED $42,000. 3BR 2 Bath DW. All appliances, window treatments, ceiling fans included. Very nice home in excellent condition. Sets on 5.2 ac. $ l2 )o. REDUCED $127,500. cl4:7c -Elva WhSd0* Associate IP1 1 ^ rnnm ^ %/f-yhid PIqlq Classifieds A New Tactic In The War Against There's good nev- s for those concerned about cholesterol and their health. They may have a new way to regulate their cho- lesterol level that doesn't involve prescription drugs. Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. 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I - I I I Week ending April 3, 2011 Weather Summary: Substantial rainfall coupled with intense winds brought copious amounts of precipitation to central and southern Florida. All stations received much needed rainfall during the week of March 28 through April 3. Some localities in central and southern Peninsula regions received more than nine inches of rain. Over eight inches of rain were recorded in Hernando County. Areas reporting over six inches of rain included Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, and Polk counties. Rainfall totals ranged from near- ly an inch to over five inches in other stations. Temperatures aver- aged from one degree below normal to six degrees above normal for the week. Daytime highs were in the 80s to 90s. Cool nighttime lows were in the 40s to 60s. Field Crops: Recent rains aided field work for field crops to be planted. Topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies improved with supplies rated mostly adequate. Field preparations for planting field crops resumed. Growers in Holmes and Washington counties reported planting corn since soil moisture supplies improved from the recent rains. Some growers in Jackson County planted corn. Planting of cotton and peanuts is expected to begin in a few weeks. Potato harvesting continued in Other Areas (Lake Okeechobee, Immokalee, and Palmetto-Ruskin areas). Vegetables: Plentiful rains interrupted field work in addition to curtailing the harvest of some crops in central as well as south- ern Peninsula areas. Intense winds battered some young crops but are expected to recover. Growers in parts of the southern Peninsula began harvesting crops unaffected by winter freezes. Blueberry harvest was underway with very light amounts available. Strawberry harvest continued to slow seasonally around the Plant City area. Planting of watermelons was active in central and north- ern Peninsula localities. Producers marketed snap beans, broccoli, cabbage, celery, eggplant, bell peppers, radishes, squash, and toma- toes. Lighter amounts of sweet corn, cucumbers, endive, escarole, and strawberries were also available. Livestock and Pastures: The pasture condition Statewide ranged from very poor to excellent, with most in fair condition. The pasture condition improved slightly from the week previous. The cattle condition was mostly fair. In the Panhandle area, the pasture was in very poor to excellent condition, with most fair to good. Pastures benefited from recent rainfall; however, cool night tem- peratures limited Bahia pasture growth. Cool season legumes which had not been overgrazed were growing well. Fertilization of pastures with warm season perennial grasses will begin soon. Feeding of hay and supplements continued. In the north area, the pasture and cattle ranged from poor to good condition, with most fair to good. In the central and southwest areas, the pasture condi- tion ranged from very poor to excellent, with most in fair to good condition. Recent heavy rain helped pastures green up and increased water levels in stock water ponds. The cattle were in poor to excellent condition, with most in fair condition. Citrus: Lows were in the 50s with highs in the 80s and 90s across most of the citrus area. This week, 24 of the 25 FAWN sta- tions recorded more than an inch of precipitation. Brooksville reported the most, with 8.92 in of rainfall recorded. Dover report- ed the fastest rate of rainfall this week, at 1.29 inches in 15 minutes on March 31, 2011. Overall, there were moderate to severe drought conditions in most of the citrus area according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, last updated on March 29th. Indian River, Brevard, St Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, and parts of Collier, Hendry,, Glades, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties were experiencing extreme drought conditions. Forty-five packinghouses and 19 processors were open although many have halted production until the Valencia maturity reaches desired levels. Harvest of Valencia oranges and grapefruit continued. Pea and smaller sized fruit is vis- ible on citrus trees throughout the citrus area. Grove activity last week included mowing, hedging/topping, brush removal, fertilizer application, and ditch cleaning. Light One Candle By Gerald M. Costello The Christophers LIFE AFTER LOSING A CHILD I've often read about people who lose their children to acts of violence and, as a parent myself. it's hard for me to see how they get through it. Topping that are those people who are able to turn their child's loss into something positive for others. That really makes me shake my head in disbelief and admira- tion, and not long ago I read about two people, a woman and a man, who did just that. Their stories simply blew me away, and I'd like you to hear them, too. Take, for example, the tale of Lonise Bias, a Maryland mother who lost one son to a cocaine overdose and another who was killed in a drive-by shooting. You might have heard of the son who was victimized by drugs. He was Len Bias, a basketball star of such magnitude at the University of Maryland that in 1986 the Boston Celtics made him their number-one draft pick. Two days later, he was dead. Lonise Bias told the Catholic Review, a Catholic newspaper, that she refuses to live in the past. "I don't care what you're going through," she said. "The best is yet to come." Bias, married for 45 years and the mother of two other chil- dren, has become a nationally known anti-drug speaker, telling young audiences everywhere that people are basically good. In December, she said she had forgiven those who had figured in her sons' deaths. "We will never get over the deaths of our sons and how they died, but we'll learn to live with it," she said. "You keep it moving. It's not like you're running up and kissing the people, but you move beyond that. Much of the pain you're dealing with in life is preparing you for your greater purpose." Ted Buczek found a purpose for his life, too. It happened after his son, Michael, a New York cop, was shot and killed in a 1988 battle with drug suspects. Buczek, who died in December at the age of 84, created a foundation in his son's mem- ory, one that focused on the neighborhood where his son worked and where he died, Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. The foundation provides scholarships to the police officer's alma maters, DePaul Catholic High School and Ramapo College. But beyond that, Ted Buczek turned his heart and soul to the pre- dominantly Dominican enclave of Washington Heights. He held food drives there, started the Little League named after his son, and personally developed a new baseball field where the teams play their games. In all, the league now serves 600 youngsters each year, 22 of whom have gone on to become New York City police offi- cers. "Ted is a legend in the neighborhood," said a cop who worked with the murdered Michael Buczek. "He gave back to the commu- nity that took his son." Father James Keller, founder of The Christophers, always said everyone has a purpose in life. Lonise Bias and Ted Buczek found theirs, and the world is better off because they did. For a free copy of "Forgiveness and Healing," Write: The Christophers, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004; or e-mail: mail@ christophers.org. April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 9B Outta The Woods By Tony Young Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission IT'S TURKEY TIME! Better brush up on your turkey calling, because spring gobbler season is here. Whether you prefer to use a mouth call, box call, slate or any combination, it's time to start talking' turkey. One of the most coveted and sought-after game species in Florida is the Osceola turkey, also known as the Florida turkey. This unique bird is one of five subspecies of wild turkey in North America. The Osceola lives only on the Florida peninsula and nowhere else in the world, making it extremely popular with out-of-state hunters. They are similar to the Eastern subspecies, which can be found in the Panhandle of Florida, but tend to be a bit smaller and typi- cally are darker, with less white barring on the primary flight feath- ers of their wings. The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recognize any wild turkey har- vested within or south of the counties of Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Clay and Duval to be the Osceola subspecies. Eastern turkeys and hybrids are found north and west of these counties and into the Panhandle. The'highly anticipated spring turkey season runs to April 10 in Zone A and to April 24 in the rest of the state, or zones B, C and D. Hunters may take bearded turkeys and gobblers only, and the daily bag limit is one. The season and possession limit on turkeys is two. Shotguns are the best choice when hunting turkeys, but if you're so inclined, you may use a rifle, muzzleloader or handgun, or you can try your luck with a bow or crossbow. Shooting hours on private lands are one-half hour before sun- rise to sunset, but on wildlife management areas (WMAs), you must quit hunting at 1 p.m. Of course, you can use turkey decoys to help entice that stub- born old bird, but you're not permitted to hunt turkeys with dogs, use recorded turkey calls or-sounds or shoot them while they're on the roost or over bait. You also can't hunt them when you're with- in 100 yards of a game-feeding station when feed is present. To participate in spring turkey hunting, you'll need a Florida hunting license and a turkey permit. If you plan to pursue a gobbler on one of Florida's many WMAs, you also must purchase a man- agement area permit. All of these licenses and permits are available at county tax collectors' offices, most retail outlets that sell hunting and fishing supplies, by calling 888-Hunt-Florida (486-8356) or by visiting online at fl.wildlifelicense.com. If you didn't put in for a special-opportunity or quota permit, don't worry. Several WMAs don't require them Visit MyFWC.- com, then "Hunting" and, under "This Month's Hunting Opportu- nities," click on "Spring Turkey: Where to hunt without a quota. permit" to see a list of WMAs where you need only a hunting license, management area permit and turkey permit to hunt spring turkeys. Whether going solo after that elusive old tom or double-team- ing a pair of birds with your buddy, spring gobbler season is here! Tony Young is the media relations coordinator for the FWC's Division of Hunting and Game Management. You can reach him with questions about hunting at Tony.Young@MyFWC.com. 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After a Kein Knight run in the first inning, the Sand Gnats were quiet until a fourth-inning outburst, which plated six runs. Coming across home plate were Adrian DeLeon, Knight, Bo Villarreal, Isaac Moreno, Christian Brant and Jesaiah Delgado. Others playing for the Sand Gnats are Cain Thornton, Trey Stephens, Billy Court- right, Dalton Cantu, Caleb Thornton and Jason Hearns. For the Bulls, J.C. Kulig scored twice, while Cody Helms, Miguel Ruiz, Zack Deuberry and Drew McGuckin each chipped in with a run. Others playing for the Bulls are Aaron Bunch, Jose Aleman, Trenton Roberson, Kyle Gil- liard, Ethan Hollinger, Lane Parks and Daniel Sockalosky. On March 15, it was the Triple M. Equipment Red Wings downing 'he S&S Ir- rigation River Cats 11-6. Will Redding. Bryce Her- nandez, Fabian Moses and Hardee Pace each circled the bases twice for the Red Wings. Garrett Williams. Tyson Sut- ton and Jacob Brandeberry had solo scores. Also playing for the Red Wings are Jared Rickett, Ryan Spears, Jesston Collom. Justus Clanton and Scotty Meeks. Matt Tyson was the only twin-tally batter for the River Cats. Victor Aleman, Ben Clarke, Rawson Aubry and Dylan Bozeban also touched home for the River Cats. Others playing for the team are Stanley Adcox, Tony Webb, Roy revels, Damon Caraway, Teron Salyers and Hunter Waters. On March 17, the Sand Gnats pocketed another close win, 2-1, over the River Cats. Caleb Thornton and Courtright were the Sand Gnats batters to get all the way home, while Clarke was the only scorer for the River Courts. In the last game before Spring Break, the Bulls edged the Lilly, O'Toole and Brown Thunder in another close en- counter, 6-5. Ruiz came around to score twice for the Bulls, while Helms, Gilliard, Deuberry and McGuckin each chipped in with a run. For the Thunder. Zack Dura- stanti crossed home plate in the first inning. Chris Velez and Kaleb Floyd added a pair of scores in the second frame and Justin Long and Tyler Lambert added two more in the third inning. Other Thunder players are Aaron Maldonado. Dustin Willis. Sammy Delatorre. Jacob Smith. Weston Roberts. Caleb McCoy. Cruz Avalos and Mitchell Allen. In a March 29 game, the Bulls broke loose in a 19-1 onslaught against the River Cats. Leadoff batter Helms came around to home plate four times for the Bulls. Ruiz added three runs, Deuberry two and Mc- Guckin, Kulig, Parks, Aleman, Roberson, Hollinger, Gilliard and Bunch each one. Webb had the lone run for the River Cats, although a half dozen other players were stranded on the base paths. In the finale last Friday, the Bulls skipped past the Red Wings 12-2. Ruiz, McGuckin, Aleman and Hollinger were each two-tally batters for the Bulls. Bunch, Deuberry, Kulig and Roberson added solo scores. Redding and Hernandez were the only Red Wings to get all the way home. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2011 Belles. 14-and- under softball division got going in a big way on Saturday. The six teams ended up play- ing six games, giving every squad the chance to play in two games. The day started with a clash between the Ullrich's Pitcher Pump Storm and the Central Florida Pump & Irrigation Slammers. Ullrich's won 12-3. Courtney Henderson circled the bases three times for Ullrich's. Allison Farr and Alex Ullrich added a pair of runs apiece and Isabel Abel, Anna Erekson, Lindsey Cooper, Mireya Mondragon and Mara Goodwin each added a run. Other players are Samantha Velez, Hope Elliott and Darby Farr. They are coached by Max Ullrich and Scott Farr. For Central, it was Breanna Go0win with a first-inning tally, and Tiffany Flores and Mi- chaela Villareal with runs in the fourth inning. Other Central players are Cori Ann Rosales, Abigail Vargas, Kaela Villegas, Victoria Braddock, Kristian Judah, Yasmin Ramirez, Halley Addison and Ana Delia. They are coached by Kevin Godwin and Bruce Judah. The 9 a.m. game on Field 3 found the JLC Harvesting Crushers downing the City of Wauchula Lightning 8-6. Makayla Deuberry and Jarissa Lindsey each came around to cross home twice for JLC. Emily Patarini, Shayna Harned and Jakaysha Lindsey each added a solo score. Other JLC players are Hannah Carl- ton, Melissa Perez. Tara Mc- Nabb, Briana Aleman, Blake Carmichael, Ariana Ramos and Shelby Carmichael. They are coached by Jake and Missy Carlton. Gabrielle Alien was the only twin-tally batter for Wauchula. Brooke Dixon, Sarah Welch, Ruthie Erekson and Nubia Gomez each added a run. Other Wauchula players are Josie Moore, Cheyanne Gough, Illeana Flores, Taylor Graham, Brook Aleman, Kayla Curry and Tori McCoy. They are coached by Jerry Welch and Wayne Graham. In game 3 Ullrich's won 10-4 over City of Wauchula. Henderson, Erekson and Ullrich came around to score twice apiece for Ullrich's. Aabel, Mondragon, Goodwin and Elliott each added a run. Dixon scored a run in the first inning for Wauchula. Welch homered to start the fifth inning and Moore and Gough followed her home. Game 4 found the George Wadsworth Farm Bureau Insurance Blaze taking the State Farm Insurance Thunder 8-4. For Farm Bureau, Senaida Garcia, Morgan Walters, Lacey Cumbee, Selena Macias, Kim Derringer, Claudia Klein, Josie Hancock and Daniela Moran each put a run on the board. Other Farm Bureau players are Amber Dayfert, Kirsten Ra- mirez and Tamara Griffis. They are coached by Mikie Driskell. Caryssa Johnson and Kayla Garay put the first pair of runs in the book for State Farm. Gemi Saunders added a run in the fourth and Garay added Another in the fifth. Other State Farm players are Alyssa Tatum, Yessenia Cruz, Tainiqua "Tee" Blandin, Mary Young, Cristina Rodriguez, Maria Morales and Paige Harbarugh. They are. coached by Donald Tatum. Game 5 was a 9-2 win for JLC over Farm Bureau. Jakaysha Lindsey, Carlton and Harned circled the bases twice apiece for JLC. Jarissa Lindsey, Perez and Carmichael added solo scores. Walters and Cumbee were the only Farm Bureau batters to get all the way to home plate. The last game of the day was a thriller, with State Farm out- lasting Central Florida 7-6. Garay, Cruz, Saunders, Rodriguez, Blandin, Young and Harbarugh each put a run on the board for State Farm, while Vargas scored twice and Rosales, Villarreal, Villegas and Godwin added one each for Central Florida. Angels Softball Gets One Night In By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate By the luck of the draw, and one evening of play, four teams got to play softball in the 10- and-under division last week. Only the Tuesday night dou- ble-header was spared the onslaught of the weather last week. In the early game, the Bunch AGCO Cowgirls nipped the Friendship Foliage Pride 7-5. Ashlee Patterson, Lilanna "Lilly" Ponce, Alayna Carranco and Lillan Salazar came around to score in the first inning for Bunch. In the second inning, Jocelyn Villaii'ral, Miranda Pearson- and Abigail Erekson each took a trip around the bases. Other players are Taylor Bone, Kyra Wilson, Avery Bunch and Chastady Flores. For Friendship, Denali Briones, Amari DeLeon and Sophie Allen circled the bases in the first inning and Adelina Villafranca and Alexis McBride added twin scores in the fourth inning. Other players for Friendship are Alyssa Gibson, Elizabeth McBride, Jasmine Otero, Destiny Scheel, Mic- haela Klein and Makayla Otero. The second game of the evening went the distance and ended in a 5-5 tie. All five runs for the American Fruit Co. Diamonds came in a third-inning splurge, with Heather Coronado, Step- hanie Derringer, Sshelby Zeig- ler, Mallory Gough and Viviana Flores crossing home plate. Other American players are Valerie Lopez, Makayla Ben- avidez, Marisa Rodriguez, Adrianna Perez, Kareli Plata and Brianna Valadez. For the Highlands Citrus Pink Sox, Alexx Brant, Lilyana "Lily" Franco and Ambei Ussery scored in the second inning, and Franco and Brant also scored in the fourth inning. Other Highlands players are Anabel Ramos, Darby Sanders, Shelby Groene, Hannah Revell, Rebekah Hinojosa, Jasmine Gonzalez, Summer Bond .and Angelina "Arielle" Sanchez. The Java Cafd' Lady Bugs did not get to play last week. On the Java squad are Gracie Albritton, Tara Hines, Taleia Moreno, Laura Ordehi, Shelby Spgier,, Aubrey Stark, Lyndsey Welch, Madi Magee, Sarah Carlton and Jaycen Baptiste. 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"- --" -,fr,, "--_ .. .- ^- ." u ,I. -- - wl--t - ~ *LZI~ - ~CC.r J-4.z, - = Email: kochcon@strato.net State Certified License #CGC1515338 April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 11B By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate There was only one game played in the Darlings softball division last week. Weather forced cancellation of most games for the 8-and- under division. The only game played was on Tuesday night, when the AG Comp Solutions Power Puffs downed the Sevigny & Tim- IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-2009-CC-000051 HIGHVEST CORP., a Florida cor- poration, Plaintiff, V. CHRIS WILSON, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRIS WILSON, etc., et al., Defendants. CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, In accordance with the Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 29 day of March, 2011, In the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Clerk's Sale at Hardee County Courthouse, at the second floor hallway outside of Room 202, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873, at 11:00 A.M. on the 20th day of April, 2011, the following described property: Lots 15 and 16, Block "H", all being In Charlie Creek Mobile Estates, as per Plat recorded In Plat Book 3, Page 37, in the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida Real Property Address: 1363 Mockingbird Road, Wauchula, Florida Real Property Tax ID Number: 31- 33-27-0860-0000H-001 5 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE .IS PENDENS MUST FILE A CAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated 03/31/11 CLERK OF COURT B. HUGH BRADLEY BY: B. Reed- Deputy Clerk 4:7,14c merman Eye Care Heartbreak- ers 6-3. Joe Harned put a pair of runs on the board for Ag Comp, whileTreasure Camel, Michelle Patterson, Riley Kate Albritton and Petra Gaitan added a run apiece. Other Ag Comp players are Tori Durden, Shaniah Hodges, Olivia Rice, Lilianna "Lilly" Plata, Zyann Parker and Saige Ward. Sailor Ullrich and Ebony Lamy scored in the first inning for the Sevigny squad. Chole Martinez added a third-inning tally. Other Sevigny players are Madison "Mattie" White, La- hna Christian, Haven Rimes, Macy Tyson, Myia Lamy, Josie Nichols, Mady Tyson, Mia Cabrera and Valerie Martinez. Among the three teams which did not get to play last week were the CF Industries Peaches, with players Drew Beattie, Emilee Worden, Jayden Hays, Savannah Conerly, Faith Davis, Yesaily Martinez, Katie Bran- deberry, Lee Anna Reas, Alexis Hagood, Briana Tambunga and Hailey Bryant. Another is the Little Cypress Golf Sweet Tarts, with Abby Johnson, Kaylie Grice, Callie Eisenhauer, Valeria Montanez, Leah Hall, Tulsi Patel, Gracie Lopez, Samantha Montes, Kya Batiste and Lucia Galvez. The final squad is the Harvest Aviation Babes, with Renell Elizabeth Herrera, Baleigh Herrera, Rebekah Erekson, Skylar Tatum, Genesis Silva, Kaylee Gibson, Emma Eures, Natalia Garcia, Nicole Mar- tinez, Trinity Her and Gisele Garcia. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Heartland Workforce will hold a teleconference meeting of their Board of Directors on Friday, April 8th @ 10am to consider entering into Employed Worker Training Agreements with Cobb Construction and Cobb Site Development. The teleconference will originate at the Heartland Workforce Administrative office, 5901 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL. Interested persons should arrive no later than 9:55am. For more information see agenda post- ed on the Heartland Workforce website at www.hwib.org 4:7c REGISTRATION NOTICE The registration books will be OPEN for the City of Wauchula Special Election through 5:00 P.M., April 11, 2011. If you will become 18 years of age on or before May 10, 2011 you may Pre- Register before 5:00 P.M. on April 11, 2011 and be qualified to vote. Jeffery Ussery Supervisor of Elections AVISO DEL REGISTRO La MATRICULA/NOTA de CAMBIO de PARTIDO Los libros de la matricula estaran ABIERTOS para la Ciudad de Wauchula la Elecci6n Especial por 5:00 SDE LA TARDE, el 11 de abril de 2011. Si usted Ilegar6 a ser 18 ahos de la edad en o antes el 10 de mayo de 2011 usted puede de Registro Pre antes 5:00 DE LA TARDE en el 11 de abril de 2011 y es calificado para votar. Jeffery Ussery E Supervisor de Elecciones 4:7c PEDAL TO THE METAL Darlings Play One Game MONDAY Don't shoot off your mouth, or speak before you think. SDon't be too quick to tell God what you think He wants to hear. God's in charge, not .you the less you speak, the better. Ecclesiastes 5:2 (ME) TUESDAY Live together in harmony, live together in love ... Never act from motives of rivalry or personal vanity, but ,in,humility think more. of one another thanyou donof your- selves. None of you should think only of his own affairs, but should learn to see things from other people's point of view. Philippians 2:2a, 3-4 (PEM) WEDNESDAY Seek good, not evil, that you may live (eternally). Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say He is. Hate evil, love good. Amos 14-15a (NIV) -S- A Daily Thought THURSDAY At midnight I will rise to give my thanks to You for Your good laws. Anyone is my brother who fears (respects) and trusts the Lord and obeys Him. O Lord, the earth is full of Your lovingkindness. Teach me Your good paths. Psalm 119:62-64 (TLB) FRIDAY For that would love life and seed good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile (deceitfully); let him turn away from evil and do right, let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. I Peter 3:10-12 (RSV) SATURDAY Good people take advice from their friends, but an evil person is easily led to do wrong. ...Doing what is right is the way to life (eternal) but there is another way that leads to death (eternally). Proverbs 12:26, 28 (NCV) SUNDAY Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. So do not be swept off your course by all sorts of out- landish teachings. It is good that our souls should gain their strength from the grace of God. 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For more information, please visit bpamerica.com. facebook.com/B PAmerica twitter. com/BP America youtube.com/bp 2L:11i Br [&P 12B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 A' - - o. ''.. l ,, .*-. . <e..I H . IB iH EiH iH I^ HB i:-: 's. k. .d~i~ 'I ~~ -'Ur-; ..--- -" 7. bp ~- -'-~-""~Y '~"*9~~-"T~'~~I-~`*~"n 1L ~~I*W2~~ r~- a~urre~LI, m ^SA... By MAIXEE KHANG Special To The Herald-Advocate Q: What is your name? A: Shao Khang. Q: Where were you born? A: Xieng Khouang, Laos. Q: When is your birthday? A: Dec. 2, 1953. Q: Did you go to school? A: Yes. Q: Was it hard? A: Very hard. Q: What was your transportation to school? A: We had to walk. Q: Did you go to college? A: No, I just graduated from high school and then went to nursing school. Q: What were your chores to do around the house? A: Gardening. Q: Was it hard? A: No, it was not. Q: What did you do on your own time? A: I read books. Q: How often did you get new clothes? A: Not often, two to three times a year, since all we had to wear was mainly school uniforms. Q: Did you go shopping a lot? A: I went shopping every day. Since there weren't any refrigerators, we had to buy enough food for that day. Q: How many people are in your family? A: Eight of us all together. Q: Are you the oldest, youngest, middle, etc.? A: I'm the oldest. Q: Would you move back to Laos? A: No, because there's still Communism over there. Q: Were you named after a certain person? A: No. Q: What does your name mean? A: There is no meaning. Q: Did your family celebrate birth- days? A: No, we didn't. Q: Are you married? A: Yes. Q: How many kids do you have? A: Two. Q: How did you and your husband meet? A: We'd walk by each other every day and say, "Hello! Good morning!" We would continuously do it. Eventually, we started talking. Q: Are you an American citizen? A: Yes. Q: Was it hard to get a citizenship? A: Yes, the most challenging part was studying. Q: How old were you when you immigrated to the United States? A: I was 22. Q: Was it hard to get to the U.S.? A: Not for me, since I was a nurse. So, it was a free ride for both me and my family. Q: How different is the United States compared to Laos? A: Very different, because Laos isn't up to date like how the United States is. Q: Are you glad you immigrated to the United States? A: Yes, very glad. Q: Do you think your life would be different if you hadn't moved to the U.S.? A: I think it wouldn't be as different since I was a nurse, and I'd have privi- leges over there, too, and respect. Q: What was Laos like when you lived there? A: Students couldn't talk back to teachers, they had to respect them. There were also movie theaters and restaurants, too. It was just a beautiful and peaceful place. Q: Is your life easier over here or was it easier over there? 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SThe Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning .................. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ..................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CIURCI 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 375-3100 Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD TRUE HOLINESS OUTREACII 725 Palmetto St. 375-3304 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..............1:00 a.m. Tues. Night Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Ist Sunday .................... 5:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship............10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting ............7:00 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 llwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ......5:30 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCII Bowling Green S. Iwy. 17. 375-2253 SUNDAY: Bible Study ............................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...............10:45 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Discipleship Training Youth & Adult ..................6:30 p.m. AWANA (ages 3-51h grade)....6:30 p.m.. FIRST UNITED METHOI)IST CHIIURCII Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship .................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .................7:00 p.m. FORI' GREEN BAPTIST CHURCII Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Bible Connection ..................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 1:00 a.m. Sunday Evening ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. HOLY CH(IL1) SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ........7:00 p.m. IGLESIA IEL DIOS VIVO 105 I)ixiana St. 375-4191 Domingo I)e Predicacion .... 11:00 p.m. Martes Estudio Biblico..........7:00 p.m. Micrcoles Estudior Juvenil....7:00) p.m. Jueves D)e Predicacion ..........7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL. BAPTIST CIIURCII 210 E. Broward St. 375-4681 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m MACEDONL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCHII 607 Palmetto St. Church School ......................9:30 am. Morning Service .................. I I:00 a.m. Evening Service .................... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer ......7:00 p.m. ('ommunion-2nd Sun. Eve. ..6:00 p.m. MT. PISGAll BAPTIST CHURCH '6210 Mt. Pisgab Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..... ..... 1 :00 a.m. I)isciples Training.... ......... 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......... ....7:00 p.mt -- Wednesdal Prayer Time........7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Mason Dixon & County Line Rd. 773-3689 781-5887 Sunday Worship ... ......... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Communion .... 11:00 a.m. 5th Sunday Feast.................... 11:00 am. Bread of Lie Sunday........12:15 p.m. T.H.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. ...............600 p.m. Wednesday Service.................7:30 p.m. PRIMER MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off IHwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom. ......9.45 am. Servicio de Adoracion ...... ..11:00 a m Servicio de Predicacion ........5:00 p.m Miercoles Servico.................6:30 p.m. REAL LIFE CHURCH 3365 South US Hwy 17 Morning Service.................. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH 513 W. Orange St. 375-2911 SSunday 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 .................... 0:00 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 LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone Comm. Sunday School ......................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School ....................9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...........1. 1:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship ..........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time........7:00 p.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training..................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............6:00 p.m. ONA BAPTIST CIIURCII 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 CIIURCII S5076 Lil'lChurch Rd. 494-5622 Sunday Scal bl ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................: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. CELEBRATION CIIURCII 322 Ilanchey Rd. 863-781-1624 liardee.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 529 W. Main St. (Robarts Chapel) 773-0427 Celebration Service..............10:30 a.m. W'cIiesdn.vl'v Evening (ell Groups Adult Cell Group ................7:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ................7:00 p.m. Children's Cell Group ..........7:00 p.m. Call fiar ctiohntx CIIARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CIIURCII 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School .....................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..............6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study ......... ...........9:30 a.m. Worship Service ..................10:30 a.m. Wednesday ...........................7:30 p.m. CIIURCII OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Woiship......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. AM'li : Leamiiitrhip & Training Cla.s.s - 2nd Sunday of Month........4:00 p.m. CIIURCII OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHIIURCII OF JESUS CHIRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 llanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting .........9..:00 a in Sunday School ............ .10:00 a.m. Priesthood ............. .......... 11:00 a.m WAUCHULA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CIIURCI OF WAUCCHULA HILLS (SPANISH) 615 Rainey Blvd. 257-3950 Sunday Bible Study ... 10-00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. 11 00 a m Sunday Evening Ser ice ....7 00 p.m. WednesdaS Serice. ... .. 7.00 p.m. DIOS ES ANIOR 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 Domingos Escuela Dominica .......................... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ............................ 1 :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 CIIURCI 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 ................10:40 a.m. Evening Service ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CIIURCII 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 SUNDAY: Bible Study for all ages ........9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11;00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Sr. Adult Bible Study ..........10:00 a.m. Church Orchestra.................. 5:00 p.m. Youth Ministry.................... 6:00 p.m. Children's M ministry .............. 6:00 p.m. Legacy of Faith/Mid-Week Worship ............... ........ 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal.......... 7:00 p.m. FIRST CIRISTIAN CIIURCH 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 ...............1..0:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Check-In begins for Nursery-5thgrade .................. 6:15 p.m. Classes for children ages PreK- 12th grade............6:30-8:00 p.m. FIRST CIURCI OF TIE 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 CIIURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School ..................... :30 a.m. Morning Service .................. I1:00 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 CIIURCH 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. Early Morning Worship ........8:30 a.m. Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Late Morning Worship ........ I1:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night .............7:00 p.m. Adult Children & Youth FLORIDA GOSPEL 511 W. Palmetto 223-5126 Sunday Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship ............7:30 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 M morning Service ................. 10:00 a.m. Evening W orship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m IIEARTLAND COMMUNITY CIIHURCII 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Col fee & Donuts.................9:00 a.m Sunday School ..............19:30 a.m. Worship, ............ ........10:30 a.m Wed. Night Dinner .........6:00 p.m. Wed. Body builders Adul CI. (Crossroads & Lighthouse Min ...............7:00 p m HIIIIIER GROUND INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY 1258 W. MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL. Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:00 am. Wed. Night Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. Narte ... Jue\es ...... Domingo..... WAUCHULA IGLESIA IIISPANA FUENTE DE VIDA 501 N. 9" Ave. 30 p.m. ............... 7 30 p.m . .. ........ 10 30 p.m. IGLESIA HISPANA PRESENCIA de Dios 511 W. Palmetto St. Ven con to familiar y amigos y Disfruta de La palabra de Dios Domingos ............................ 6:00 p.m. M iercoles..... ..... ...............7:00 p.m . IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 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 Ieard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Service ................. 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................. :00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..............7:00 p.m. MINISTERIO INTERNATIONAL Cambriadores de Mundo 704 W. Main St.,- 773-0065 Wednesday Service........ 7:30 p.m. NEW IIOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday.School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service.... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service ......6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper......6:00 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.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) ..................8:00 a.m. Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service ....4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper ...............: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.mn. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 1- & 3'J Sun. Communion. ................... 10:00 a.m. 2"' & 4" Sun. Divine Worship.............1..0:00 a.m. Bible Study ........................ 11:15 a.m. ** Fellowship each Sunday after service PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School ...................... 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................. 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 HEIGIITS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays...............9:00 a.m. Sunday School .................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........11... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .............7:00 p.m. SOUL.HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ............... I 1:00 a.m. Evening Service ................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CIIURCII 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday ............................... .9:00 a.m. H oly D ays ................... ... ST. MICILAEL'S CATIIOLIC CIUR('II 408 IHeard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) 5:00 p m (Spanish) 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Spanish) .................. 7:() a.inm. (English) .................... 8:30 a.m. (Spanish) ................. 1:0 a.m (Creole)......... 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ......... 8:3) a.m. WAUCHULA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHII 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School ............... 30 a m. Morning Worship ........... 11 00 a in Tues. Prayer Meeting ......... 7 00 p m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHIIURCII 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School ..... ... 9 45 amn. Morning Worship ........ 100 m Evening Worship ................:00 p Wednesday Prayer ..........7 00 p.in SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road Sunday Morning Worship.. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..............7:30 p.m. Friday Bible Study) ...............7:30 p m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 1507 MLK Avenue Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 0 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train ....................7:00 pin. Friday Prayer Service............7:00 p.m. VWAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School .................10:00 am. 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. C hurch............................... 10:00 a.m . Youth Service ......................6:00 p.m. Evening Service .................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School .............:......10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer ......................7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship..................7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ...............7:30 p.m. WAUCIIULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ..................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...............I1:00 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 CIIURCII Gardner Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........1..... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service................7:00 p.m. COWBOY-UP MINISTRY Cracker Trail Arena IIwy 66 (across from Oak Hills Ranch Rd.) 781-2281 Sunday .............................. 10:00 a.m . CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............:30 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCII INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ...................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m . Evening Worship ..................7:00 p.m. Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CIIURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study .......................... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service .................11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFZOLFO 320 E. 4th St. 735-1200 Sunday School .................... 10:00 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. ZOLFO SPRINGS GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 SundaL School ....................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...............7:00 p.m. LIFE CHANGING WORSHIPCENIER 3426 Oak St. 863-832-9808 Sunday Worship .................... 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........6:30 p.m. MARANATIHA 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 & FT.H. ............7:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITI 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.n. Saturday Worship ..............7:30 p.m. PRIMER MISSION BAUTISTA IIISPANA 518 8th Ave. E. Escuela Dominical ..............10:00 a.m. Servicio dcl Domingo.......... 1:00 a.m. 7..:............ ...... .......-....... 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 ...........................:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-781-1578 Sunday Service ...................I 1:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Ilwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School . ............... :30 a.m. Morning Worship.................... a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ..............7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol 10:30 a.m. Confesiones.......................... 10:00 a.m . Doctrina.............................. 11:30 a.m . S-"-SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica . ........10:00 a.m. Servicio .............................. 11:00 a.m . Pioneer Club.......................... 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ............7:00 p.m. Micrecoles Merienda ............6:00 p.m. Servicio.................................. 8:00 p.m . Sahado Liga de Jovenes ........5:00 p.m. L SEEDS FROM THE SOWER" WMchad A.Guido MeanGe gw When Mother Theresa of India saw people dying on the streets, she carried them into her home, and she cared for them until they died. But a strange thing happened. When the people with terminal diseases were cared for, they felt the love of Christ. Hope sprung up in their hearts, and they lived. They're changing the name of their place from Home of The Dying to Home of The Living. Faith can turn trials into triumphs. Love can change scars into stars. Hope can transform despair into delight. The Bible says, "Hope thou in God." Visit us at: www. TheSower.com U^Ve L-oorb_- `7 T'he higher a climb, the more dangerous it becomes. The clirnber searches for strength and firm footing with every step and never looks down until he reaches his goal. Life places obstacles, before us that appear insurmountable: with God's help we can possess power we didn't know we have, making the impossible possible. Visit your house of worship this week and know that your highest aspiration is as near as a prayer. Look up toward I lim... never look down. ------------ri~k----------I Sunday Luke 12.32-48 Monday Luke 16.1-13 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Luke Proverbs Proverbs 16.14-31 1.1-33 2.1-22 Friday Saturday Proverbs Eccleslastes 3.1-35 3.1-15 5c~r.'~ss 5Psce Ey Th~ N;cs Sc's S-.c e' "Peace -ioer rciters Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 RO. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 3C Lady 'Cats Take 3 of 4 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate In the last two weeks, the Hardee Lady Wildcats have chalked up a trio of wins. They have three games this week. playing at DeSoto on Monday and hosting Palmetto tonight (Thursday) for resched- ule Senior Night at 6 (there will be no JV game because Pal- metto can't field a team due to injuries). Tomorrow night. they will Winter Haven to play All Saints" Academy. The season finale is April 15 at Avon Park, but Hardee will host the District 11 tournament April 18-21. So far, Hardee is 5- 2 in district action, losing once to Cardinal Mooney and once to DeSoto. There are wins over Mooney, over Sarasota Booker twice and Bradenton Southeast twice, with the final district sea- son game at Desoto on Monday. Results were unable at press time. HARDEE 9, MOONEY 3 Backtracking to the last game before Spring Break, Hardee downed Mooney at Sarasota on March 18. Hardee scored first, as Kayla Knight tripled and came home on an Elvira Servin hit. Servin was out on a fielder's choice by Brooke Tyson. She and Courtney Parks were both stranded when the final out occurred. Mooney forged ahead in the home half of the first frame, scoring a pair of runs on a dou- ble and three singles. It wasn't until the top of the fourth, that Hardee evened the s core. Parks doubled to left field, went to third on a Karlee Henderson sacrifice and home on a Kate Thomas sacrifice fly. It was 2-2. Holding Mooney to four up, three down in the bottom of the fourth, Hardee went back to work. With two away, Knight again started things with a sin- gle. Servin doubled to life field, with Knight racing home. Tyson doubled and brought Servin home to make it 4-2. Mooney was again four up, three down in the home half of t he fifth. Hardee picked up another run in the top of the sixth. Henderson singled. stole second, advanced on an Addison Aubry hit and came home on an Anna Galvez field- er's choice. It was 5-2. Mooney got a run back in the bottom of the sixth on a double and three singles to make it 5-3. The Lady 'Cats picked up four insurance runs in the top of the seventh, and final, inning. Servin opened with a double to left field, stole third and came home on a Parks sacrifice fly to deep right field. Henderson and Thomas both singled and Aubry doubled. Galvez also singled, deep enough for Aubry to race home with the ninth run for the Lady Wildcats. When Mooney stranded two runners in the bottom of the seventh, Hardee had the 9-3 win. HARDEE 23, BOOKER 1 Hardee had only one game during Spring Break, a Monday home game against Sarasota Booker. Booker got on the board first, with its only fun of the game on a hit and an error, followed by a double. Hardee sent 16 batters to the plate in the home half of the inning, putting a dozen runs on the board in a combination of walks, a hit batsman and multi- ple hits by several of the play- ers. It was 12-1. From then out, Booker went scoreless. Hardee got seven more runs in a second-inning bat-around, which included a Bailey Carlton homer. It was 19-1. Hardee got its final four runs in the bottom of the third, including doubles by Servin, Aubry and Karina Fernandez. When Hardee sophomore hurler Knight seventh and eighth strikeouts to retire Booker in the top of the fourth, Hardee won on the 10-run mercy rule, which doesn't take effect until at least the fourth inning. HAINES CITY 2, HARDEE 0 Hardee started up again after Spring Break with a March 29 home game against always tough Haines City. The teams battled to a standstill for six innings. In the top of the seventh, the Lady Hornets finally got run- ners home. With two awax.. Lauren Wagnon singled and Brittany Winget followed it with an RBI triple to right cen- ter field. She raced home on a Briona Brovn double. Hardee w as unable to get any runners home and didn't score in the bottom of the seventh. giving Haines City the 2-0 win. HARDEE 7, SOUTHEAST 0 Hardee had a makeup game last Wednesday against Brad- enton Southeast. necessary as it was a district opponent. Since there was a game scheduled against Lemon Bay on Thursday. Friday's game against All Saints' Academy was cancelled. A team cannot play more than three games a week. After all that planning. the Thursday game was rained out. Against Southeast, a popup and pair of Knight strikeouts retired the Seminoles quickly in the first inning. Hardee was thwarted as well. Knight singled up the middle and stole second. Servin sin- gled, but both girls were strand- ed when the second and third outs occurred. A single left one Seminole aboard in the top of the second and Hardee went down in order. It was the same scenario in the third inning. In the top of the fourth, Southeast left one run- ner aboard and Hardee left them loaded. Servin, Tyson and Parks each singled and were eliminat- ed from the base paths by field- er choices. With Southeast again scored in the top of the fifth, Hardee put together a string of hits and got all its seven runs in the bot- tom of the fifth. Henderson sin- gled up the middle. With one down, Carlton doubled and Knight followed it with a triple. Servin singled and Tyson dou- bled down the third base line to keep everyone moving. Parks also doubled, Aubry singled and Thomas had a two RBI show up the middle. When Henderson came up again and made the last out, Hardee had a 7-0 lead. Neither team scored the rest of the way, leaving the Lady Wildcats the 7-0 winner. Prairie dogs "kiss" by pressing their teeth against each other's face. The kiss enables each animal-to tell whether the other belongs to the same family group. First Christian Church of Wauchula 1ST Annual... FIGHTING HUNGER! Food Drive SUNDAY APRIL 10th 10:30 2:00 pm ***HELP fill the pickup truck bed ... ... Courtesy of ALAN JAY of Wauchula*** LOCATION: NEEDS LIST (Old Driver License parking lot) Canned protein items Parking lot corner of most needed: US HWY 17 S and W MAIN ST V tuna V chicken Wauchula v spam V stews ""V..........................................". soups V beans SBring your donations and s beans V other Sget your hotdog & chips! other "**.........e ................... ..... ......... Donations support Hardee Help Center (HHC). - HHC provides food in emergency and hardship circumstance to local families. Petteway growers f aCtI-y Citrus QTrees since 1970 3:31-4:21c Rays, Re By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Heraic-Acvo'cate A couple of games last week 'were lost to the inclement weather. But. backtracking to the \week before Spring Break. statistics show the Countr side Growers Ra\s leading w ith a 5-0 record. with the Chapman Fruit Co. Red Sox close behind at 6-1. On March 14. the Red Sox edged the Joe L. Davis Braves 2-1. Wyatt Zeigler and Alex Rodriguez scored in the fifth inning to give the Red Sox the come-from-behind victory. Other players on the Red Sox are Isaac Flores. Keith Choate. Mason Block. Kyle Choate. Pablo Salgado. Tony Servin. Zach Macias. Daniel Everett. Johnny Shelton and Cody VanSickle. Leadoff batter Boone Paris scored the only run for the Braves in the fourth inning to give his team a brief advantage. Other Braves players are Parker Carlton. Hayden Lindsey. Josh Carlton. Tanner Carlton. Joc'- Quez Thomas. Will Roberts. Nick Nichols, Augustine Flores, Jesse Pilkington and Rico Aleman. d Sox Lead Majors There were no games on March 15. On the 17th. the Red Sox won 10-2 over the All Creatures Animal Hospital Reds. Block. Kile Choate and Macias each put a pair of runs on the board for the Red Sox. Flores. Zeigler. Salgado and Servin each added solo scores. Jesse Santoyo and Kyle He- vwett scored in the fourth inning for the Reds. Others playing for the Reds are Jax Ullrich. Larrett Smith. Frankie Coronado. Aa- ron Harrison. Javlon Ramirez. Hunter Scran-ton. Marquis Delgado and Elias Montoyo. The last game before Spring Break was a thriller with the Rays nipping the Braves 5-4. Carlos Camacho and Cody Cumbee got the Rays going with a pair of tallies in the first inning. Camacho added another in the fifth inning and Cade Roberts and Jimmy Lane fin- ished with a pair of runs in the sixth inning. Other Rays are Tucker Albritton. Jhett See, Jacob Barton. Jason Alamia. Danny Owens. J.T. Bryant and Jacob Hebert. Leadoff batter Lindsey crossed home plate in the first and fifth innings for the Braves. Parker Carlton did the same in the first and third innings. The Monday games after Spring Break were a wash. Last Tuesday, the Braves jumped past the Reds 8-2. For the Braves. Lindsey, Paris. Josh Carlton and Parker Carlton each put a pair of runs on the board. For the Reds. Hewett came around to home plate in the first inning and Ullrich added anoth- er run in the sixth. Thursday games were rained out. but last Friday, the Braves put together another win, over .the Albritton Insurance Inc. Giants 11-6. Lindsey was the only triple- tally batter for the Braves. Paris and Parker Carlton had twin scores and Josh Carlton. Rob- erts. Tanner Carlton. Thomas and Flores each added a run. For the Giants, leadoff batter Brandon Franks touched home three times. Joseph Crawford, Kai Shakir-Washington and Daniel Ortiz each chipped in with a run. Other Giants are Landon Alabritton. Thomas Atchley, Kole Robertson. Ryan Moore, Ivan Badillo, Brad Collum, Tirease Morris and Edgar Lucatero. GOT CHICKS? COURTESY PHOTO Third-grade students as Wauchula Elementary School recently read about Beatrice Biira of Uganda. When she was 9 years old, she and her family received a life-chang- ing gift from Heifer International. The donation, a goat named Mugisa, provided nour- ishment for the Biira family and, with money earned from selling surplus milk, allowed little Beatrice to go to school. She was an eager learner and later came to the United States to further her education, graduating from college. As the students researched her story, they learned that for $20 they could ,provide a flock of chickens for a family like the Biiras. Donations of pennies, nickels,: djmesjquarters and dollars added up, and the third graders quickly reached their goal! Toilearn more about Beatrice Biira and Heifer International, go to www.heifer.org. For depevidable lvhometowv\ servYie, lorida uel 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 Sat. 8:00 am 12:00 pm 863-773-9466 156 Will Duke Road, Wauchula 'E. 0. 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Ken was busy around town doing special projects Aith either his church, First United Methodist. or volunteering for the American Cancer Society. Why the American Cancer Society? You see, Ken was one of the people who like to proe the med- ical experts wrong. He beat the odds for the life expectancy the\ gave him. In 2003, Ken contracted a rare form of lImphoma can- L M COURTESY PHOTOS Ken Weis, enjoying life while at the Washington, D.C., Relay For Life. cer. He v.as .itold that he would onl\ li\e about three more \ears. Ken proved eer, one wrong and lived to see 2011 One hf his true loves .as reaching out to people and inform- ing them about how the American Cancer Society can help them. He wouldd vork all xear long for the annual Rela\ For Life e\ent. goino around to businesses and organizations and asking them for donations for his -Ken \Veis Auction." In memory of our dear friend and co-worker, the Rela\ For Life Committee %.ill continue the "Ken Weis Auction." An\one w ho is interested in donating to the auction or making a donation to the American Cancer Society, please contact us. This \ear's Rela\ For Life e\ent is set for April 30 and Ma\ I at Wildcat Stadium. ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM Did \ou knov that there are people in our community who cannot get to the cancer treatments the\ need to possibly save their lives' Did \ou know that there is something that \ou can do about this problem? The American Cancer Society needs your support for its Road to Recovery program. Oftentimes. we become so consumed in our own personal lives we forget that there are many people out there in need of a helping hand. The Road to Recovery program prides itself on demonstrating to others that we still possess the capacity to care. Road to Recovery provides an essential service to the public, one that can ultimately save their lives. The Road to Recovery program provides volunteer transporta- tion for cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. The volunteers- who drive for this program provide a crucial service to patients whose families and friends cannot drive them for every treatment. The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program is designed to match cancer patients with volunteer drivers. The demand for volunteer drivers is high, and we need more dedicated individuals to help these patients in their time of need. ' Drivers are an important part of a patient's recovery, providing moral support and a sympathetic ear. Volunteers can be retirees, students, homemakers or anyone with some time to spare. The main requirements are the desire to help others and to meet people, and, of course, a car in good working condition. We hope that people in our community with a morning or afternoon available every week or month will participate in this lifesaving program. A person can volunteer as often as he or she wishes. If interested in volunteering for the Road to Recovery Program please contact us at our local agency. You also can call Denise Benavides at 866-739-5288, extension 5802. My next column will be about the upcoming Cancer Prevention Study during our Relay For Life. As always, stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful week! Sharon Ussery is a board member for the Hardee Unit of the American Cancer Society, located on West Main Street in down- town Wauchula. For more information, call local Executive Director Denise Benavides at (866) 739-5288, extension 5802. Button, Oh, Button Button, oh, button Oh where hath thou fled, Did thee tarry too long amongst fabric and thread, Did thee roll off my bosom and cease to exist? How I wish I could follow thee into the mist. Button, oh, button You hath left me so To a place of which I do not know In my car or across the sea All I know is you are not here with me Button, oh, button Why are thou so cruel? Perhaps you were swallowed up by a stubborn mule Swatted off by some lazy cat Or caught on the chair when I arose from where I sat? Button, oh, button You've left me quite lonely, I smile at the thought you were my friend only. Were you shattered, broken, destroyed, or melted? The despair of your department hath left my heart wilted. Button, oh, button I have found one anew A perfect match, he looks just like you Upon my cloak he sits and waits, Perhaps for his turn to escape ... --Candice Torres,15 Bozwling Green 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, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.J Sometimes a volunteer is needed to get a cancer patient where he needs to go. That's when a caring community kicks in and takes over. Volunteers give of their time to drive cancer patients to and from treatments. People can volunteer as little or as much as they want. Frankie's 773-5665 116 Carlton St. Wauchula Now Accepting Hours: VwA. Tuesday Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3 4 7c Ul . 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Wadsworth, Jr. Agent Jay Bryan Agency Manager Give Your Child A "HEAD START" by Applying Now! bele a su Niino(a) un buen comienzo i (- V MA Fred Dennis CDC License #A25-001 Bowling Green CDC License #C 10HA0513 RCMA IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CHILDCARE THIS SEASON 2011-2012 Early Head Start/Head Start Programs RCMAESTAACEPTANDO APLICACIONES PARA CUIDO DE NIIIOS PARA LA TEMPORADA 2011-2012 en los programs Early Head Start/ Head Start Children 6 weeks- 5 years old Nifios de 6 semanas- 5 afios RCMA Fred Dennis CDC 320 N 9th Ave., Wauchula Tel: (863) 767-0222 Ask for-Pregunten por Lucy Garcia/Aracelis Mejia/Angela Hernandez SMonday-Friday " ,' Lunes-Viernes 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. *Is your child age 6 weeks -5years old? LTiene un niio de 6 semanas a 5 afios? 0c~ *Does your child have a disability or special needs? LTiene un nifio(a) con un impedimento o necesidades especiales? *Are you a High Risk Pregnant Mom? ,Es usted una madre con un embarazo de alto riesgo? Come sign your child up for Early Head Start/Head Start! Vengan a inscribir su niiio(a) para Early Head Start/Head Start! 3:31-4:14c RCMA Bowling Green CDC 404 Orange St, Bowling Green Tel: (863) 375-4881 Ask for Pregunten por Gloria Hernandez/Beatrice Zamorano Monday-Friday Lunes-Viernes 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. - I s I - FARM' INURNC I I 1 Lugnuts By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Rapid Tech Lugnuts have managed to get all their games in recently. picking up four wins to remain undefeated at 7-0. Other teams have either been rained out or victims of the 'ugnuts in recent play. Backtracking to March 14, the Lugnuts swept the Bar Crescent D River Dogs 19-3. Kaden Bryan, Rafael Ca- brera, Caleb Block, Steven Jackson and Colton Block all circled the bases three times for the Lugnuts. Hunter Davis added twin scores and Tyler Hooten and Jose Rivera each added a run. Other Lugnuts players are Jake Stephens, Caleb Macias, Alejandro Gon- zalez and Issac Kuen. Oscar DeLeon and Fidencio Davila crossed home plate for the River Dogs in the first inning and Lane Revell added a seconod-inning tally. Other players for the River Dogs are Palmer Klein, Kipp Cooper, Emery Smith, Bruce Baugh- man, Nicholas Gainous, David Navarro, Daniel Cantu and Gage Garza. In the March 15 game, the Peace River Electric Coopera- tive Inc. Muck Dogs stopped Rule Machine Pitch the Nickerson Dairy Mud Cats 10-7. Jace Bryan, Joseph Wood and Bryan Flores were all twin-tally batters for the Muck Dogs. Cason Gough, Vincente Chai- dez, Oscar DeSantiago, Clayton Har~s and Adam Montes each added a run. Other Muck Dogs are Clay Hancock, Ari Soles and Bobby Flores. Dylan Lambert and Cayden Johnson were the only two- score batters for the Mud Cats. Isaac Badillo, Coy Gough and Vincent Cabrera chipped in with a run apiece. Other Mud Cats are Hayden Mushrush, Joel Alvarez, Alex Fenton, Justin Cruz, Rafael Hubbell and Ethan Willis. In the March 17 game, the River Dogs nipped the Mud Cats 6-5. DeLeon and Cooper scored in the first inning for the River Dogs. Gainous, Cooper and Cantu added a trio of tallies in the second inning and Davila added the final run in the third. Leadoff batter Lambert scored twice for the Mud Cats. Badillo, Gough and Johnson each put a run on the board. In the final game before Spring Break, the Lugnuts took the measure of the Alan Jay Automotive Storm 8-1. Caleb Block circled the bases three times for the Lugnuts. with Bryan. Jackson. Colton Block and Hooten added a pair of runs apiece and Sephens adding a solo score. Presley Gilliard was the only Storm runner to get all the way to home plate. Several other players were stranded on the base paths. Others on the Storm squad are Greysen Weeks. Owen Schraeder. Elias Ra- mirez. Derek Camilo. Brinson Conerly. Dawson Bryant. Jason Walker, Brandon Wilson. Au- stin Alamia and Chace Ross. There were only two game last week because of the rainy weather. On Tuesday. the Lug- nuts edged the Mud Cats 6-5. Caleb Block was the big gun for the Lugnuts with three trips to home plate. Hooten, Davis and Gonzalez added the other runs, while for the Mud Cats, it was Cabrera with twin tallies and Badillo, Gough and John- son with a run apiece. Last Friday, the Lugnuts took care of the Muck Dogs 8-1. Stephens and Caleb Block each put a pair of runs on the board for the Lugnuts, with Bryan, Cabrera, Jackson and Davis added a run apiece, while Montes was the only batter to score for the Muck Dogs. April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 5C Bees, Scrappers Atop T-Ball By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Despite the showers, the T- Ball teams have gotten quite a few games completed. At the end of last week. the ATP Agri-Services Inc. Bees ,were still undefeated at 5-0. with the Conley Grove Service Scrappers close behind at 4-1. the only loss to the Bees. In the week before Spring Break. Monday was a thriller with the Scrappers nipping the City of Wauchula Diamond Jaxx 22-21. Joshua Block. Nicholas Jack- son and Boone Pazzaglia were all four-score batters for the Scrappers. Sean Souther and Rudy Arizmendi had triple tal- lies. and Christopher Quiroz, Josiah Lozano, Andrew Kuen and Ty Woods each added a run. Other players for the Scrappers are Madison Schraeder and John Nord. Ariana Olmos, B.J. Johnson and Damien Olmos each circled the bases four times for the Diarhond Jaxx. Aiden Thomas, Eric Rivera, Justin Smith and Joseph Hamilton each came home twice. Others playing for the Diamond Jaxx are J.R. Redding, Chris Nickerson Kad- en Bryant and Brendan Holton. In Tuesday's game. the Bees slipped past the Vision Ace Hardware Hooks 25-11. Kellon Lindsey. Dean Clark. Taijeous "-TvJay- Blandin and Cody Halstead all scored five runs for the Bees. Dallas Grice. Roman Hubbell. Jose Franco and Seth Pautz added three runs apiece and Tony Rodriguez added the final score. Luke Roberts put three runs on the board for the Hooks. Chase Albritton added two more and Carson MontsDeOca. Wyatt Rowland. Matt Webb. Billy Willis. Blake Rucker and Andrew Reschke each chipped in with a run. Others Hooks players are Rafael Zamora. Christian Avalos, Tyson Pace and Juan Gaitan. In the March 17 game, the Bees downed the Diamond Jaxx 29-19. Lindsey, Clark, Halstead and Pace led the Bees, while Hamilton was the only four- score batter for the Diamond Jaxx. In the finale on the week before Spring Break, the Hooks beat Giovanni's Rockhounds 29-26. Rowland, Webb, Rucker and Willis each scored four times for the Hooks. Avalos and Gaitan each scored three times and MontsDeOca. Zamora and Roberts touched home twice each. Reschke addea a run. Eric Mushrush. Zander Yeo- mans. Codee Walker and Ma- son Shepard were four-tally batters for the Rockhounds. Cody Knight and Dane Risher had three runs apiece. Riley Trammell and Jonathan Guar- diola scored twice each. Other Rockhounds are Gavin Evers, Johnathon Bishop and Johnny Trammell. There were only two games last week. In Tuesday's game. the Hooks defeated the Dia- mond Jaxx 25-21. Roberts. Rucker and MontsDeOca cir- cled the bases four times for the Hooks. while Nickerson was the only four-score batter for the Diamond Jaxx. In Friday's game, the Dia- mond Jaxx came back to win 15-14 over the Rock hounds. Johnson, Hamilton, Redding, Rivera and Nickerson were twin-tally batters for the Dia- mond Jaxx, while Bryant had three runs. For the Rockhounds, it was Walker, Mushrush and Shepard with triple tallies and Knight and Risher with two apiece. 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DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE "We put our into our service" If you ire visiting we will gladly transfer your prescriptions and keep them on file then transfer them back when you go home. Stop by and see why so many neighbors from ' Hardee County buy from me. . JENKINS FORD . 3200 U.S. Hwy. 17N Ft. Meade Florida 33841 www.jenkinsautogroup.com Gene Davis 9:3o0c 800-226-3325 Sales and Leasing 9:3tfc Consultant Julian Garcia, Sue Lobato, Pauline Ochoa, Crystal Contreras & Red Camp Pharmacist Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00pm What's For 6C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Courthouse Report^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ COUNTY COURT The following marriage licenses were issued recently' in the office of the county court: Raymond Hernandez, 37, Bowling Green, and Jodi Leona St. John, 24, Bowling Green. Atanacio Ibarra, 63, Wau- chula and Ma Teresa Alverez- Lopez, 51, Wauchula. Hipolito Rios Perez, 26, Wau- chula, and Verenice Espinoza Vaughan, 22, Wauchula. Robert Lopez, 36, Wauchula, and Delores Rodriguez, 27, Wauchula. There was no small claims court, last week. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recent- ly in county court: Daphne Caroline Batts, domestic battery, not prosecut- ed. Carlos Bautista, domestic The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) announces the following work- shop to which all interested per- sons are invited: Lost River Preserve Dedication event: Governing and Basin Board members may attend to participate in a planting, tour the preserve and learn about the habitat restoration project. DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 16, 2011; 8i30 a.m. PLACE: Cockroach Bay Pre- serve, 1123 Canal Street, Ruskin FL 33570 A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mart- i.McGuire@noaa.gov NOAA Restoration Center at (727) 551- 5785. For more information, you may contact: Lou.Kavouras@water- matters.org 1(800)423-1476 (FL only) or (352)796-7211, x4606 (Ad Order EXE0130) Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Director, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211, ext. 4702 or 1-800-423- 1476 (FL only),. ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) 1-800-231-6103; or email to ADACoordinator@swf- wmd.state.fl.us 4:7c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY CASE NO. 252011CP000024 IN RE: ESTATE OF BERNARD H. CHAPMAN, also known as BERNARD CHAPMAN, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BERNARD H. CHAPMAN, also known as BERNARD CHAPMAN, deceased, whose date of death was February 13, 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 Attor- ney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, on whom a copy of this 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 WITHIN 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 03/31/11. Personal Representative: DALE OSBORN 1085 Ridge Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Attorney for Personal Representative: John W. H. Burton, of BURTON & BURTON, PA. Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, FL 33873-1729 Telephone: (863) 773-3241 Telecopier: (866) 591-1658 Florida Bar Number: 0650137 3:31;4:7c battery, bond estreated, not pros- ecuted. Michael Damien Brewer, possession of drug parapherna- lia, two months in jail with cred- it for time served (CTS), fines and court costs waived. Matthew Duwayne Carroll, disorderly intoxication, not prosecuted. Maria Dominguez, retail theft, adjudication withheld, probation six months, stay out of store, $325 fine and court costs, $50 cost of prosecution (COP), 20 hours community service. Ramiro Hernandez-Perez, assault one month one day CTS, fines and fees waived; battery, not prosecuted. Amy Marie King, retail theft, adjudication withheld, time served, probation six months, ACF Mile Post Class, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP, 20 hours community service. Ivan Mendez, retail theft, adjudication withheld, probation six months, ACF Mile Post class, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP, $3.73 restitution, 20 hours community service. Gustavo Vallejo, two counts petit theft, adjudication with- held, probation six months, no contact with victims, $325 fine and court costs, $50 COP. John Coulter, domestic bat- tery, not prosecuted. Benjamin Lazo, trespass on property other than structure or conveyance, 10 days CTS, pro- bation one year, stay off proper- ty, $325 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 COP, 40 hours community ser- vice. Fernando Santiago, domestic battery and possession of mari- juana, one month 16 days CTS, $325 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees and $50 COP placed on lien, release to immigration. Christopher Froehlich, two counts violation of probation (original charges two counts voyeurism, trespass upon the unenclosed curtilage of a dwelling, trespass on an occu- pied structure or conveyance and criminal mischief), proba- tion revoked, five months in jail, $50 public defender fee and $50 COP added to outstanding fines and fees and placed on lien. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: City of Wauchula vs. estate of Edmund Makowski, petition for foreclosure on liens. Wauchula State Bank vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 252011 DR000077 MEGAN WASHINGTON, Petitioner, and DEMETRISE WASHINGTON, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: DEMETRISE WASHINGTON 612 Bronty Rd Greenville, NC 27834 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Megan Washington whose address is P.O. Box 1567, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 on or before 04-29-11, and file the orig- inal with the clerk of this Court at PO Drawer 1749, Wauchula FL 33873 before service on Petitioner or immediately there- after. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the peti- tion. 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 result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: March 23, 2011 B. HUGH BRADLEY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: DIANE V. SMITH DEPUTY CLERK 3:31-4:21p David P. Mills. Am% P. Mills et al. damages-contracts and indebtedness. Wauchula State Bank \s. George M. Pontes. damages- contracts and indebtedness. Delio Romanes vs. D.W. Lawrence, warden, petition to review inmate situation. Triangle Chemical Co. vs. Parker Farms and Jimmy Parker. damages-contracts and indebtedness. Samuel Lee Johns and Pamela Johns. divorce. Victor M. Lopez and Jessica Ramirez Lopez, divorce. Mary H. Silva and Francesco Javier Silva, divorce. Shannon Knarr vs. Jeff McCall, petition for injunction for protection. Tricia Thompson vs. Matthew K. Thompson, 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: Norma Jean Jones and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Charles Taiwan Blandin, order. Pamela Nicole Johns vs. Samuel Lee Johns, voluntary dismissal of temporary injunc- tion for protection. Brianna Diane Owens vs. Leavie Joseph Owens II, volun- tary dismissal of temporary injunction for protection. Deborah N. Keen vs. Horace E. Keen Jr., injunction for pro- tection. Karissa Lashawn Rivers and DOR vs. Darius L. Pitts, order. Clinton A. Anderson and Cristie Lee Anderson, order. Stefanie Lynn Weed Long and Joseph Long III, divorce. Sheri Dee Judah and John William Judah, divorce. Dennis W. Albritton and Lou. Ann Whitner Albritton, divorce. Olivia Arana Castillo and Casimiro Jaime Castillo, divorce. Esther Alvarado Castillo and Arturo Trevino Castillo, divorce. In re forfeiture of 2005 Nissan Altima vs. Demaris Reynolds and Rafael J. Echemendia, order of forfei- ture. Betty Ann Eason and 4-J Groves Inc. vs. WI-I LLC and Potomac-Wauchula LLC, order. The following felony crimi- nal cases were disposed of APRIL 2, 2011 recently by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudi- cated guilty unless noted oth- erwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending suc- cessful completion of proba- tion. Sentences are pursuant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guide- lines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Jami Irene Santos. petition to review sentence (original charge possession of hvdro- codone). probation modified to one year without drug offender conditions. Cody James Rawls. uttering a forged check, not prosecuted. Armando Gutierrez, motion to review probation (original charge attempted second degree murder), restitution of $25,859 and unpaid fines and fees placed on lien, probation termi- nated. The following real estate transactions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: J. 'David Fitzgerald and Phyliss T. Fitzgerald to Gen C. and Linda D. Gilbert and Linda S. Benton, $52,000. Wauchula State Bank to William G. and Kate Randall, $120,000. Eradio G. Jr. and Cynthia L. Cerna to Billy and Janice Hill, $72,024.53. Housing and Urban Development to Arthur Long, $42,000. Torrey Oaks RV & Golf Resort LLC to Richard A. Lee, $30,000. 11:00 A.M. Personal property in the following units will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statute Section 83.801-83.809. Contents may include household items, furniture, clothing, closed cartons, etc. The sale will take place at Convenient Mini Storage, 5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling Green, FL on April 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Unit #17 James Mitchell Unit # 30 Kara Spencer Unit #18 Unknown Unit #41 Annie Talio 3:17,-31c Looks like a few people are starting to head for home. The weather is still not good to the north yet. so I hope they are not sorry that they left early. KOFFEE KLATCH Diane and Frank Roy and Cindy and Bill Johnson were our hosts on March 30. Dick Robinson led the U.S. Pledge. Claire Tremblay led the Cana- dian Pledge and Don Merillat led the prayer. The 50/50 winners were Shirley and Bill Johnson. Nan- cy and Dewey Morrison, Marie Bogavich and Verna and Ken Dawson. SATURDAY DANCES Everyone had a good time at the dance March 26 with Chris- sy Harriman. Door prizes or money were donated by Char- lene and Ray Baker, Midge Saunders, Leona Munsie, Paul- ine and Hank Dupuis, Nonie and Bob Barr, Sylvia and Dale Baker, Cindy and Bill Johnson and Marie and Les Ascott. Nancy Morrison was the win- ner of our hidden prize. The 50/50 winner for this dance was Betty Ackermann. Door prize winners were Beth Collins, Les Ascott, Gary Breyer, Charlie Lane, Mary Esson, Sharron Noble and Barb Ellis. Our next dance is our Farewell Dance this Saturday with Doin'it Rite. We hope to have everyone out for this dance, as we all gather together for one last time before we all go our own separate ways until this November. BINGO The large jackpot on March 25 was split among Suzie Johnston, Frankie Walters and Susan Henry. Dick Barker and Ken Bolin split the small jack- pot, with Giselle Tremblay and Darlene Henry splitting the spe- cial jackpot. On March 28, Judy McBride won the large jackpot. Bubbles Powell won the small jackpot and the special jackpot was split among Jim Fisher, Ken Krus- sell, Pat Kelley and Rosalie Folnsbee. The last bingo is April 15. SCORES Men's Golf March 24: Win- ners were A's, Dewey Morris- on; B's, Brian Kavanagh; C's, Bernie Edwards; and D's, Mick Adams. Ladies Golf March 24: Low Putts, Jan Bricker with 14; Nancy Morrison and Rita Del- isle with 16. Golf will continue until everyone is gone. They are still playing cribbage, pinochle, double pinoche, bridge and horse-collar shuffling. CHURCH Diane Burget's "Church News" piece is not available this week as Bill, Diane's hus- band, has been in the hospital. Our best wishes to Bill for a speedy recovery. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Jolene Funding LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 159 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: LOT 16 BRANCH PARK MH ESTATES 1ST ADD AD-461 P331 551P102 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS,,,, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: Daniel and Silvia Lozano 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 11" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Laura L. Barker, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD001XXXX3:7- 3:17-4:7c NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOLENE FUNDING LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 360 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: LOT 2 BLK 1 HEARTLAND ESTATES PHASE THREE 401 P1 686P1189 PB-B41P1 692P1005 696P750 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: WILLIE LUBIN AND MARI- LYN LUBIN 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 14'" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD002XXXX 3:17-4:7c Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor 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. I- s NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOLENE FUNDING LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO.: 276 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 Description of Property: 1 AC BEG NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN S 291 FT E 150 FT N 291 FT W 150 FT POB 17 33S 25E 439P382 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RE- CORD. Name in which assessed: ROBERTA SPEARS WILLIAMS 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 20 day of April, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 11'" day of March, 2011. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No: 1 By: Laura L. Barker, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File No.: 252011TD004XXXX 317-47c Back To Basics By lan Rice Gospel Preacher HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN Many profess to be "born-again Christians," and this concept is not foreign to the Bible. Jesus spoke of it, saying, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus then asked Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again' (John 3:3-7). Unfortunately, many speaking of being born again fail to fol- low what Jesus said concerning the matter. Some say you only need to have faith in Jesus and believe in Him to be born again. But what did Jesus say? Jesus said, "Except one born again, he cannot see the king- dom of God" (v. 3). He explained that this new birth consisted of being born of "water and the Spirit" (v.5). The obvious question, then, is: "How is one born of water and the Spirit?" For the answer to that question, turn to Scripture. It is the only source of authority in religion. Consider where "water" and "the Spirit" are connected: Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" 1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free and have all been made to drink into one Spirit." Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit." This new birth includes baptism for the remission of sins. It is in the act of baptism that one's sins are remitted and one is added to the body of the saved in Christ and is regenerated - bor again! This is in total agreement with other Scriptures. Romans 6:4 "Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." Ephesians 2:1 "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins." One becomes alive, though once spiritually dead because of sin (James 1:15; Romans 6:23), when those sins are washed away by the blood of Christ, the cleansing agent for sin (Ephesians 1:7); when he is united with Christ in the likeness of His death as he is buried in the waters of baptism (Romans 6:4). One then becomes a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). That's when one is born again. Get Back To Basics, read, study and obey God's Word! Ian Rice is the full-time evangelist at Wauchula Church of Christ, a non-denominational group of Christians seeking to follow the New Testament pattern of service to God. Visit the church website at www. wauchulachurchofchrist. com. Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age. During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the fol- lowing arrests: COUNTY April 4, Irvin Martines, 21, of 284 Griffin Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo on a charge of failure to appear in court and was also charged with battery. April 3, Auselio Gonzalez-Perez, 26, of 654 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo and charged with DUI. April 3 ,a fight on Marion Street, criminal mischief on King Road and thefts on Edison Avenue and on U .S. 17 South were reported. April 2, Daniel Gabriel, 21, of Lowe's Cabins, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Juan Castillo and charged with disorderly intoxi- cation and possession of marijuana. April 2, Adrian Ray Chapman, 50, of 591 Sauls Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with violation of probation. April 2, a residential burglary on Lois Lane, a robbery/holdup on North Florida Avenue, criminal mischief on Lee Street and thefts on U .S. 17 North and U.S. 17 South were reported. April 1, Christopher Lee Mannis, 22, of 62 Princeton Ave., Frostproof, was arrested by Det. Sgt. John Shivers on a charge of violation of probation. April 1, criminal mischief on Wilbur C. King Blvd., and thefts on Old Bradenton Road, SR 62 and East County Line Road were reported. March 31, Timothy B. Frazier, 29, of 1815-27th Ave. E., Bradenton, was arrested by Dep. Michael Lake and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 31, thefts on Suwannee Street and on Moffit Road were reported. March 30, a residential burglary on SR 64 East, robbery/- holdup on Branch Lane, and thefts on Hickory Street, Altman Road and SR 64 East were reported. March 29, a residential burglary on SR 66, and a theft on West Oak Street were reported. March 28, Eric Daniel Cobb, 22, of 715 N. 8th Ave., Wau- chula, was arrested by Dep. Danny O'Bryan on a charge of failure to appear in court. March 28, a residential burglary on Hickory Street, and a theft on Goosepond Road were reported. WAUCHULA April 2, Luis Cintillo, 41, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. John Nicholas and charged with disorderly intox- ication. April 2, burglary of conveyances on West Palmetto Street and on South Ninth Avenue, and a theft on East Main Street were reported. March 31, criminal mischief on East Main Street was report- ed. March 30, a theft on West Main Street was reported. March 29, Thayson Lacey Quinn, 48, of 505 High St., April 7, 2011, The Herald-Advocate 7C Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with dis- orderly intoxication. March 29, a fight on North Eighth Avenue and a theft on West Oak Street were reported. BOWLING GREEN April 2, a theft on West Main Street was reported. April 1, a theft on East Main Street was reported. March 29, criminal mischief on Freeman Avenue was report- I0unig/ihigFoeasS 4/7/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:11 AM Set: 7:48 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 37 mins. Moon Data Rise: 9:30 AM Set: 11:39 PM Overhead: 4:34 PM Underfoot: 4:09 AM Moon Phase 15% Waxing Crescent Major Times 4:09 AM 6:09 AM 4:34 PM 6:34 PM Minor Times 9:30 AM -10:30 AM 11:39 PM-12:39 AM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/8/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:10 AM Set: 7:48 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 38 mins. Moon Data Rise: 10:18 AM Set: -:-- Overhead: 5:26 PM Underfoot: 5:00 AM Moon Phase 22% Waxing Crescent Major Times 5:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:26 PM 7:26 PM Minor Times 10:18 AM-ll:18 AM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/9/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:09 AM Set: 7:49 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 40 mins. 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Moon Data Rise: 2:12 PM Set: 2:55 AM Overhead: 8:59 PM Underfoot: 8:33 AM Moon Phase 63% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 8:33 AM -10:33 AM 8:59 PM 10:59 PM Minor Times 2:55 AM 3:55 AM 2:12 PM 3:12 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/13/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:05 AM Set: 7:51 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 46 mins. Moon Data Rise: 3:17 PM Set: 3:38 AM Overhead: 9:51 PM Underfoot: 9:25 AM Moon Phase 73% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 9:25 AM -11:25 AM 9:51 PM 11:51 PM Minor Times 3:38 AM 4:38 AM 3:17 PM 4:17 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 4/14/2011 Sun Data Rise: 7:04 AM Set: 7:51 PM Day Length 12 hrs. 47 mins. Moon Data Rise: 4:21 PM Set: 4:17 AM Overhead: 10:43 PM Underfoot:10:17 AM Moon Phase 83% Waxing Gibbous Major Times 10:17 AM-12:L7 PM 10:43 PM-12:43 AM Minor Times 4:17 AM 5:17 AM 4:21 PM 5:21 PM Prediction Average Time Zone UTC: -4 The Chinese invented eyeglasses. Marco Polo reported seeing many pairs worn by the Chinese as early as 1275, 500 years before lens grinding became an art in the West. ut, WHEN IS A PUBLIC NOTICE NOT PUBLIC? Proposed legislation SPB 7204 and HB 89 would remove your right to read public notices in newspapers restricting them to government web sites only. The public's right to know cannot be abandoned in favor of presumed cost savings, which are elusive. Public Notices must be publicly accessible 53.6% of Floridian's over 65 do not have access to the internet* 28.1% of African-Americans in Florida do not have access to the internet* 34.6% of Hispanics in Florida do not have access to the internet* In addition to printed newspapers, Florida's newspapers provide a supplemental public notice web site, www.floridapublicnotices.com, allowing free and unlimited searchable access to public notices aggregated from Florida newspapers. Government posting of government notices on government websites takes away third-party neutrality Making government officials responsible for notifying the public on their own websites carries with it a potential for abuse. For example, it may create the temptation to change or manipulate the timing of public notices. If a scheduled public notice is not published or contains false information, the newspaper is more likely to catch the mistake. Public Notices must be archived in a secure and accessible format The internet does not provide as reliable an archival history of public notices as newspapers due to its vulnerability in the form of hackers, viruses, and downed servers. Governmental websites do not provide legal affidavits and written proof of publication and a secure and verifiable paper trail State and local governments, attorneys and private citizens rely on this documentation to ensure that these notices were published timely and lawfully, as newspapers are required by law to do. 'Scarborough Research Multi-Market study 2010 Release 2 SiFLORIDA SLf PUBLIC NOTICES 0 WW.)K)DAPtUBLICNOtILtL,.COM PON >7 . S M N. :- FR I. 8 i:0-5 0 4:7nc - - IBBEGINNIN AA I: 4:7nc 8C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2011 Rodeo Bits By Kathy Ann Gregg HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, RODEO BITS! Wow, I cannot believe it's been a year that I have been writing Rodeo Bits! * Now, I know that I have not written 52 columns, but it was after the 2010 Hardee County Fair Ranch Rodeo that Cyndi Krahl, the managing editor of The Herald-Advocate, roped me (get the pun!) into writing a rodeo column on a regular basis. So I consider my Fair Ranch Rodeo column as my anniversary column! This year's Ranch Rodeo was as exciting as ever! There were five teams competing for that beautiful silver tray and winner's belt buckles, with three of them composed of Hardee Countians. They were 7S Bar Ranch (the Cantu family), Perry Custom Meats (Ed Perry's family) and Freely Cattle (persons employed at FINR). The "outsiders" were Stevens Cattle (not Charles Robert Stevens) and Pressley Cattle Co., both from Bartow. Btt this week's column is concentrating on the littlest rodeo stars, the mutton busters! One of the rodeo clowns that I work with jokes that you'll go to jail for slapping your child in public. but it's OK to put him on the back of moving livestock and call it entertainment' Most of these tykes love it, and keep coming back. Many of them have invested in vests, chaps (some custom-made). and dec- orated helmets (a must). And these young roughstock riders from Hardee County were out in full force consisting of Carson MontsDeOca from Zolfo Springs and Luke Roberts from Bowling Green; Wauchulans Cason Gough. J.R. Redding (his grandpa, Buck Redding, was one of the judges that night), Kaleigh Harris (who decided to save her skills for the great ride she had the next day at Reality Ranch), Tyson Pace (who is the grandson of State Rep. Denise Grimsley and who showed that even politicos can do rodeo), Eli Hayes, Boone Pazaglia (who was there defending his winning title from 2010), Caleb Nadasky, Parker Humphries (who also had an awe- some ride at Reality Ranch the next day!), and one of the most fashionable sheep riders I have seen in some time, Miss Trinity Van Sickle, who was decked out in hot-pink chaps and accessories, which show off her blonde hair. Trinity certainly is Tough Enough to Wear Pink (and has proven it by winning 10 points at each of the last two Arcadia Youth Rodeos). In case any of the others are locals, also riding were Morgan Parks, T.J. Keen, B.J. Johnson, Gracie Remy, Morgan and Shylee Dunlap, Ashton Bass, Brook and Taylor Barcinus, and Cason Smith. And the winner was (drumroll, please) Bryce Beckham! I believe Bryce hails from the Auburndale area, but he is the grandson of Bart and Susan Barton and Alan and Angela Ackley, all of Wauchula. This young man braved that dry, smelly wool and hung on for the longest ride, winning him his own belt buckle. Bryce was one of the contestants from last year also, so as you can see, perseverance pays off. Congratulations to all of these wild'and crazy youngsters for their great rides, and especially to Bryce. Appreciation goes to Bob and Shirley Jarriel for hauling those beautiful sheep to all of our youth events! 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! Tyson Pace takes off, showing his sheep-riding style to grandmother (and state rep) Denise Grimsley. COURTESY PHOTOS BY KATHYANN GREGG J.R. Redding holds on tight with grandpa (and judge) Buck Redding watching. Boone Pazaglla makes a brave attempt to hang onto his winner's title from 2010. For the week ended March 31, 2011 At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipt totaled 6,080 head, compared to 6,307 last week, and 5,960 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 lower, feeder steers and heifers were steady to 3.00 higher. Bryce Beckham Impresses the crowd; with his winning ride, earning the prize belt buckle. .fr .. . The fashionable, and fearless, Trinity Van Sickle is cer- tainly a Tough Enough to Wear Pink cowgirl! 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