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At a Glance


Church hosts
homecoming
Athens Baptist Church of
6510 West Bereah Road, Fort
Meade, FL 33841 will be having
its 96th Annual Homecoming.
Rev. R.L. Polk will be providing
the worship service on Sunday,
June 26, 2005 at 11 am. A cov-
ered dish lunch will follow. The
community and past members
are invited.
Come celebrate
July Fourth
Come celebrate the Fourth
of July in Frostproof, sponsored
by the City of Frostproof and the
Frostproof Chamber of Com-
merce.
The City of Frostproof is
looking for Vendors for the
Fourth of July Celebration. If
you are interested in being a
vendor on the Fourth please
come to City Hall and fill out the
vendor application form.
This year we are also host-
ing.a barbecue cook off on the
shores of Lake Clinch. If you
would like to participate in the
cook off please come to City
Hall to get the rules and fill out
the registration form. The win-
ner of the barbecue contest will
receive a cash prize.
For further information call
Brad Hutzelman at 635-7855.
Library hosts the
'River Connections'
The Latt Maxcy Memorial
Library announces, the Florida
Aquarium will be there to pres-
ent an interactive show called
'River Connections' on Friday,
July 8th at 3pm. This is open to
the public. On July 29, the
library will host a back to
school program put on by the
Polk County Sheriffs Dept called
'Danger Stranger'. There will be
fingerprinting kits available for
parents to take home and do
with their children. This is open
to the public. High school stu-
dents can receive community
service hours by volunteering
during the week long program.
Registration is requested. Any
questions or inquiries, call the
library at 635-7857.
High school
competency test
Graduated students with a
certificate of completion from a
Polk County public high school
wishing to retake the commu-
nications or mathematics sec-
tion of the High School Compe-
tency Test (HCST) must register
by June 24 for the tests. The
mathematics section will be
given June 28 and the commu-
nications section on June 29.
Call Eileen Schofield at 534-
0688 to register and for infor-
mation.
Bed Race planned
The City of Frostproof and
the Frostproof Chamber of
Commerce are looking partici-
pants for the Fourth of July cele-
bration Bed Race. If you would
like to be in the Bed Race sign-
up sheets are available in City
Hall. The Celebration will be
held on Lake Clinch Boulevard
from 2 until 9 P.M.
For more information on the
event and how to sign-up con-
tact Brad Hutzelman at 635-
7855.
Graduation videos
now available
Graduation video for the
F.H.S. Class of 2005 can be
ordered from Frostproof Mid-
dle/Senior High School. TV
Productions taped the ceremo-
ny and added some senior
memorabilia to it. Order forms
are in the FMSHS office. Cost is
$10 per video. The videos are a
fundraiser for the TV produc-
tion program at the school.
See Page 2 for information about
how to contact the newspaper.

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Employers vie for awards


It is time for employers to again
compete for the .Best Places to
Work and Spirit of the Family
Awards. Applications are available
online for businesses to be recog-
nized for taking the lead in devel-
oping quality workplaces to
ensure their competitiveness for a
skilled workforce.
Each year, Best Places to Work
awards recognize the companies
in Polk County who are the most
innovative in the areas of motivat-
ing and retaining employees,
training and development initia-
tives and workplace practices
which includes commitment to
work/life issues. This is the third


year for this award that is spon-
sored by Polk Works WorkForce
2020. The 2004 winners were
Cargill Crop Nutrition, Lakeland
Regional Medical Center, Polk
County Board of County Commis-
sioners, Lockheed Martin Finan-
cial Services and GEICO.com.
The annual Spirit of the Family
award honors businesses from
both Polk & Hardee counties that
provide family friendly policies
and family oriented workplaces.
Winners of this award demon-
strate their commitment to provid-
ing policies that improve the quali-
ty of life of their employees by
helping them balance their work


and family commitments. United
Way's Success by 6 developed this
award in 2001. The 2004 winners
were Cargill Crop Nutrition (large
company), Lockheed Martin
Financial Services( medium) and
Healthy Families (small).
The same application is used
for both of the awards. The appli-
cation is on-line at www.polk-
works.org/workforce2020 and is
easier to fill out than last year. After
starting the application, you can
return to it with the use of a pass-
word assigned after the first sec-
tion is completed. When a busi-
ness applies for the awards, they
can choose to apply for just the


Education: Frostproof Teachers awarded


Courtesy photos
Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary 'Teacher of the Year' Erin Welch receives 'Crystal Apple
Award' from Horace Mann Teachers Insurance, agent representative Steve Wilson.


Three FP teachers receive awards


Horace Mann Teachers
Insurance, agent representa-
tive Steve Wilson presents
'Crystal Apple Awards', to
'Teachers of the Year', in the
Frostproof Schools. Horace
Mann Teachers Insurance has
been serving the educational
community and the public,
since 1945. They are the
largest multiline insurance
company in America, provid-
ing coverage for Auto, Home,
Life, Disability, Annuity, and
Health. The company current-
ly insures over 220,000 educa-
tors, and their families. We
who live in and near these
schools appreciate so much
what the teachers of these
schools do for our children,
thank you to those of you who
received this award, and to all
teachers, who give so much in
the education of the youth in
our communities.
Retirement Annuities and
Life, Auto, Homeowners and
Group Insurance


Spirit of the Family or for both
awards. All businesses that com-
plete the full application will
receive the results of an employee
satisfaction survey completed by
their employees and a compari-
son report highlighting best prac-
tices from the applications. Com-
panies also benefit from doing the
self- assessment' exploring their
companies' policies and practices
and identifying strengths as well as
improvement opportunities. The
application allows employers to
showcase their practices in five
areas: Benefits & Policies, Com-
mitment to Education, Recruiting
& Retention, Training & Motiva-


tion, and Diversity. There is a $50
application fee that can be paid
online. Applications will be judged
with like-sized companies for both
awards. Deadline is August 15,
2005.
The 2005 winners of the
awards will be announced at the
Success Rally Celebration Break-
fast on November 2, 2005 at the
Lakeland Center as part of the Suc-
cess Rally Leadership Conference.
If you have any questions in ref-
erence to this awards, please con-
tact Marsha Leap of Polk Works
WorkForce 2020 at (863) 534-2528
or Penny Borgia of the United Way
at (863) 648-1500.


School Board



settles with



bus union


School district and AFSCME
bus personnel reach two-year
tentative agreement Date is
earliest in memory for two
sides to reach deal
The Polk County School
Board and the union team rep-
resenting AFSCME (American
Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees) bus
drivers and bus attendants
have tentatively agreed on a
two-year contract. The June 16
agreement is believed to be the
earliest date the two sides have
settled.
The amount agreed for the
first year is a 5.73 percent
increase in new monies. The
second year calls for a 5 per-
cent increase in new monies.


The settlement includes lan-
guage changes in the collective
bargaining agreement for an
accountability plan that
rewards bus drivers for main-
taining safe driving practices.
For the 2005-2006 school
year, an entry-level bus driver
will earn $10.10 per hour and
the salary scale will reward the
most experienced drivers at a
rate of $15,10 per hour. In
2006-2007, an entry-level driver
will earn $10.50 per hour and
the most experienced drivers
-$15.75 per hour.
For more information on
the tentative agreement, con-
tact Jose Farinas, director of
employee relations, at 863-533-
0908 or 863-551-0467 (pager).


City seeks July



4th applicants


Frostproof Elementary 'Teacher of the Year' Marisue
Sebastian (center), is pictured with Principal Carol
Reynolds and Horace Mann Teachers Insurance, agent
representative Steve Wilson.


Horace Mann Teach-
ers Insurance, agent.
representative Steve
Wilson (left) pres-
ents 'Crystal Apple
Award' to Frostproof
Middle/Senior High
'Teacher of the Year'
Steve Alia (center),
along with Principal
David Lewis.


The City of Frostproof and
the Frostproof Chamber of
Commerce are looking for ven-
dors, Classical Car parade
entries, and barbecue contest-
ants for the Fourth of July cele-
bration.
If you would like to be a food
vendor/craft vendor, parade
entrant and/or barbecue cook-
off contestant. Sign-up sheets for
eachtentry are available in City
Hall. The Celebration will be
held on Lake Clinch Boulevard,
from 2 until 9 P.M.
There will be live music,


games, etc. until the Fireworks
start at 9 P.M.
Classical Cars needed for
parade to kick off the City of
Frostproof Annual July 4th cele-
bration. The staging area for the
parade will be at the First Baptist
Church in Frostproof located at
96 West B Street. The parade
will start at 2pm running from
North Oak Avenue to Wall
Street. Then the parade will take
a right onto Wall Street going to
-See Applicants Page 2


County announces


the new fire chief


On Friday, June 17, The Polk
County Board of County Commis-
sioners announced that David
Cash, current emergency man-
agement director, has been select-
ed as the new fire chief-effective
July 7. Among Cash's initial goals
are to: ensure the Fire Services
Division is community-oriented in
its focus, review the level of
inspection services to businesses
throughout the county, and
expand the effectiveness of exist-
ing public education programs.
Cash, a Lake Wales native, has
served the Polk County Public
Safety Department for more than
twenty-nine years. He began his
career in 1974 as a volunteer fire-
fighter in the City of Lake Wales.
He attained his State of Florida
Professional Firefighter Certifica-
tion in 1976 and joined the Polk.
County Fire Department that
same year. He continued to work
for Fire Services for twelve years,
during which time he earned the


ranks of lieutenant, captain and
deputy chief.
In 1988, Cash was promoted
to Polk County Public Safety
Coordinator, where he was
responsible for managing the
County's Emergency Communi-
cations Center, as well as over-
seeing the radio and county tele-
phone operations.
In 1992, he became the Polk
County Emergency Management
Director, where he was responsi-
ble for disaster preparedness,
managing the County's Emer-
gency Communications Center,
and managing the 9-1-I/county-
wide Addressing Operations.
Cash, who was part of the top-
level Public Safety team that
brought Polk County through the
historic 2004 hurricane season,
said, "I look forward to returning
to an area of endeavor I've always
enjoyed and serving my home
county as Fire Chief."


Courtesy photo
Rotary sponsors 4th of July event
Frostproof Rotary President Judy Brown presents a $500 check to City Manager
Ely Johnson, making Rotary a bronze sponsor of the 4th of July celebration


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Community Events


Charter school
meeting set
A meeting will be held June
28 for all persons interested in
learning about the application
process to open a new charter
school in Polk County. The meet-
ing is considered essential for
anyone planning to submit a
charter school application.
The meeting will be held
Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m., in the
superintendent's conference
room of the district administra-
tive office, 1915 South Floral
Avenue, Bartow.
Contact the Office of School
Choice at 534-0631 for further
information on this meeting or
the charter application process
and deadline.
The deadline to receive char-
ter school applications for the
2006-2007 school year is Sep-
tember 1,2005.
Attendees at the June 28
meeting will also learn about
school board policies regarding
charter schools and require-
ments of charter applicants.
Wine tasting seminar
Can you tell when a wine is
'"peachy" tasting or has an
aroma that reminds you of
"toasted hazelnuts?" As yeast
turns grape juice into wine, a fla-
vor is produced. As the wine
ages, it emphasizes flavors in the
grapes and creates new ones.
Dr. Violeta Colova of Florida
A&M University, a well known
professor of Viticulture (growing
of grapes),and small fruit
research, has been invited by
The Highlands County Chapter
of the Florida Grape Growers
Association to present a Wine
Appreciation Class on Saturday
afternoon June 25 from 3:PM.to
5:PM.
Dr. Colova is known for her
exciting presentations of wine
tasting which will advance your
skills in the ability to name the
aromas and flavors in the wine
and come away with a better
knowledge & appreciation of
wines. You will be more versed
how to buy the wines that you
like and have such fun doing it,
as you will know more about the
flavor descriptions of various
types of wine.
Enjoy the conversations of
other wine enthusiasts and meet
members of the Highlands
Grape Growers and Wine Mak-
ers Guild, who are in all stages of
grape-growing and wine-mak-
ing.
A registration fee of $8. will
cover the costs of sampling the
assorted types of select wines
from around the world.
Please call Jerry at 863-386-
1952. for registration information
and directions, This is a limited
seating event.


Independence Day
recital July 4
Historic Bok Sanctuary will
observe our nation's 229th birth-
day July 4 with special patriotic car-
illon recitals at 1 and 3 p.m. The
Singing Tower will ring forth 13
times at 2 p.m. joining the Liberty
Bell and other bells across America
during "Let Freedom Ring 2005,"
followed by a sonic "fireworks
explosion" for several minutes to
celebrate America's freedom and
independence.
Church plans
Beach Blast
On Wednesday, July 6- August
10 -from 6 8 p.m., First Baptist
Church will experience Summer
Time Fun with BEACH BLAST! Fun
in the Son! The program is for ages
3-Grade 5. Age-graded bible sto-
ries, songs, snacks and crafts. Don't
be surprised if we have a few wet
water games as well!
Separate teen and adult pro-
grams/activities are also being
offered. For additional information
or to pre register contact Diane
Cannon, Director of Children's
NIinistries 635-3603 or 635-1917.
Rec department has
summer program
The City of Frostproof annual
summer recreation program will
run from June 6 until July 23. The
summer recreation program is
open Monday through Friday 7:30
a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Ages 6-12 are
welcome. Children have to at least
completed kindergarten. The price
for each child is $25 a week. Your
child will participate in various
sports and games including: soc-
cer, basketball, tennis, dodge ball
and table tennis. There will also be
time for arts and crafts. This sum-
mer, we will take field trips to such
places as Bowling, Putt-putt golf,
and Cypress Gardens. For more
information or to register your
child for the Frostproof Summer
Recreation program please, con-
tact Brad Hutzelman at (863) 635-
7855.
For more information or to reg-
ister your child for the Frostproof
Summer Recreation program
please, contact Brad Hutzelman at
(863) 635-7855.
Summer meals for
needy children
Polk County scio661s Foodser-
vice Department provides free,
nutritious meals to ineedy children
during June and July at approxi-
mately 100 sites across the coun-
ty.Children, 18 years and younger,
both enrolled and non-enrolled at
program sites, are eligible for
breakfast or lunch at no cost. The
program is available to needy chil-
dren during summer vacation
when school meals are not avail-


able. The summer meal program
goes from June 1 to July 22.
Call Mary Cerati at 534-0588 for
a list of sites, eligibility and registra-
tion information or for further
details. Sites include:
Babson Park: Dale R. Fair Bab-
son Park Elementary;
Frostproof: Frostproof Care
Center, Frostproof Middle-Senior,
Lakeview Park Community Center;
Lake Wales: Citrus Center
Boys & Girls Club, South Lake
Wales Church of God, Lake Wales
Afterschool, Teen Outreach Pro-
gram; and,
Winter Haven: All About Kidz
Learning, Chain O'Lakes Complex,
Chris Child Care, Chris Child Care,
Chrysalis Program/PCOC, Citrus
Center Boys & Girls Club, Elbert
Elementary, Fairyland Learning
Center, Girls Inc. of Winter Haven,
Lake Shipp Elementary, Lion's
Park, Little Star Preschool, Pierre's
Kiddieland, Police Athletic League,
Rotary Park Leisure Service, Win-
ter Haven Recreational & Cultural
Center.
Register for Summer
tennis camp
Beginning and Intermediate
players ages 6 to 16 are invited to
attend Summer Tennis Camp Mon-
day, June 27 through Friday, July 1,
8:30 until 10:30 am at the Tennis
courts located on North Palm
Avenue across from Frostproof
Middle-Senior High School. Please
bring Tennis racket (any-size will
be OK), Water or sports drink
(extra water will be provided),
proof of insurance, a light snack
(optional but suggested). Suggest-
ed clothing is as follows: light, tee-
shirt and shorts, tennis or athletic
shoes and socks, Hat or visor that
you can play in (optional but sug-
gested). CONTACT: Coach Ernie
Pittman at 635-4281 or 528-1416.
School immunizations
required
In order to be in compliance
with the State of Florida immuniza-
tion requirements, please make
sure your child's immunizations
are updated for students entering
6th and 7th grades. If your child's,
immunizations are out of compli-
ance or expired, they will not be
able to pick up their schedule at
orientation on Monday, August
1st or start school on Wednesday,
August 3rd. This also includes stu-
dents 6th 12th grades who have
temporary certificates whose expi-
ration dates have expired. When
updating your child's immuniza-
tions over the summer break,
please bring the updated
blue immunization certificate to
the school no later than July 28.
Students who are not in compli-
ance with immunization laws are
required to be excluded from
school. These are State of Florida
laws school personnel must abide


by.
You may also refer to this web-
site:
www.do.state.fl.us/diseasectrl/im
mune/medical.htm.
FHS Class of 1995
plans reunion
If you or someone you know is
a graduate of Frostproof High
School-Class of 1995, please con-
tact Cheryl L. Fulford (863) 559-
4832, so they can be invited to the
Class of 1995 Reunion the week-
end of Sept. 23-25.
Webber hosts
golf tourney
The Webber International Uni-
versity baseball team will be host-
ing a golf tournament at Lekarica
Hills Golf Course in Lake Wales.
The tournament will be held on
Saturday, June 25 at8 a.m.
The tournament will be played
in scramble format and the cost
will be $50 per person. The dead-
line for entry is Tuesday, June 21.
Proceeds from the tournament
will benefit the WIU baseball pro-
gram.
For more information, contact
Coach Gary Garrett at: 863-528-
9761 or the WIU baseball office at:
863-638-2951. Coach Garrett can
also be reached via email at: gogar-
rett@hotmail.com

Habitat to
build houses
The Frostproof Area Chamber
of Commerce and the City of Frost-
proof are working together to build
a Habitat for Humanity House in
the Frostproof City Limits. A com-
mittee has been formed and volun-
teers are being recruited. To volun-
teer, please call 635-9112. Together
we can be a better community.
Museum hours posted
Frostproof Historical Museum,
210 South Scenic Highway, is open
October 1st through May 30th,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
June 1st through September
30th Saturday, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Other hours by appointment:
call (863) 638-1225.
Lions Club to meet
The Frostproof Lions Club
meets each month on the second
and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the
Orange Box Cafe'on Highway 27.
Anyone who wishes to join is invit-
ed to attend.
Recycle newspapers
Residents are reminded that
there is a newspaper recycling bin
at the high school. Anyone can use
the bin to recycle newspapers and
help benefit the high school at the
same time. The bin is located at the
back entrance to the school, near
the portables and track.


Church announces second VBS program Applicants


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Pictured is City Manager, Elly F. Johnson, Finance Director,
Barbara Smith and Assistant City Manager, Stella Heath,
reviewing the information provided by the Ridge Scenic
Highway committee.


FP Council host



project meeting


The City of Frostproof was
happy to host The Ridge Scenic
Highway group on Monday, May
09, in the City Council Cham-
bers. The Ridge Scenic Highway
group is responsible for the
preservation of the Ridge Scenic


Highway Corridor from 1-4 to
Exit #55 towards Haines City
south to US 27 and SR 17. For
further information on the group
or a copy of the long range plan
contact Brad Hutzelman at 863-
635-7855.


Police cars are not


co m mercial vehicles


Attorney General Charlie Crist
concluded that a police officer can
park a police car in the driveway
of his home even though a home-
owners association rule bars
"commercial" vehicles from being
parked in the neighborhood. Crist
determined that police cars are
not commercial vehicles, and
therefore the association's rules
cannot prevent the officer from
leaving the cruiser in his driveway
when he is off duty.
Crist issued Attorney General's
Opinion 05-36, at the request of
Davie Town Councilmember
Susan Starkey, who on behalf of
the town asked for a formal deter-
mination of whether a marked
police vehicle assigned to a law
enforcement officer is a commer-
cial vehicle.
"Public safety is the first duty of
government, and law enforcement
officers are among the most heroic
citizens in our society," said Crist.
"To suggest that these officers
are somehow engaged in commer-
cial activity stretches common
sense beyond the breaking point.
Officers provide an invaluable pub-
lic service, and the visible presence
of a police car in a residential neigh-
borhood can only contribute to the
safety of that neighborhood."


The opinion was requested in
response to the situation of Miami
Beach police officer Kevin Millan, a
resident of the Davie neighborhood
of Carlton Ranches. The neighbor-
hood's homeowners association
said Officer Millan's practice of
parking his police cruiser in his
driveway violated association rules
against commercial vehicles. The
Attorney General traveled to Officer
Millan's home to present the opin-
ion personally to Councilmember
Starkey and Officer Millan.
In the Attorney General's
Opinion, Crist wrote: "The provi-
sion of law enforcement services
is an integral and constituent
part of government. It is the per-
formance of a governmental
duty owed to the general public
at large. This office has previous-
ly recognized that the assign-
ment of a police vehicle to an
officer to drive during off-duty
hours to provide quicker
response when called to an
emergency would be of a direct
benefit to the public. In addition,
the presence of a police vehicle
in a neighborhood may serve as
a deterrent to crime. Clearly, the
provision of law enforcement
services does not constitute a
commercial enterprise."


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First Baptist Church
announces A SECOND VBS PRO-
GRAM for all children age 3-
Grade 5: CLUB VBS-BEACH
BLAST! Forget the ordinary trip to
the beach, and come dig into
God's Word with us as we experi-
ence Fun in the Son-celebrating
God's faithfulness. Registration
and age appropriate Snacks and
Water Games are scheduled for
Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30
-8 PM. Children should wear
shorts and a t-shirt and don't for-
get to bring a towel!


Beginning July 6th at 6 -8 PM
Wednesday evenings will be
packed with high-energy fun as
we rotate between beach huts for
worship rally, crafts, snacks, bible
study, and music. OK Kids- come
dig into God's word with us! For
more information, contact Diane
Cannon, Children's Ministry
Team Leader.
Students Grades 6-12 are invit-
ed to join REFUGE. This is an
exciting Wednesday night youth
program directed and led by Mike
Arms, Youth pastor.


Speak Out

Speak Out is our free 24-hour opinion line. Call (863) 635-2171 to
express your opinion or ask questions about public issues. You are
not required to give your name. While we want you to speak out
freely, the newspaper reserves the right to edit calls for clarity, brevity,
relevance and fairness.


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Hey Mom and Dad! Did you
know that there is also a program
being offered just for you? You
are invited to check out our
CLASS (Christian Life and Service
Seminars) being offered on cam-
pus during the same time. There
are several different studies to
choose from (and you won't
even have to get wet!) that are
designed for adults. Nursery will
be provided for the adults attend-
ing. For more information on
these exciting studies, contact
Jenny Grenke.
These programs are fun,
informative and free of charge, so
sign up soon! Our office is locat-
ed at 96 West B Street, or call 635-
3603 for more information.


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South Lake Chinch Boulevard and
ending by the boat ramp. If you
have a classical car or would like to
be a part in our first annual July 4th
Parade contact Bob O'Hara at
(863) 635-9008. After the parade
please stay and enjoy the rest of the
day on the beautiful shores of Lake
Chinch. There will be food, games,
and music through out the day
leading up the fireworks at 9pm.
Barbecue contestants for the
2nd Annual BBQ Cook-off contest
must have food cooked by 7:45pm
to be judged by at 8pm. The win-
ner will receive a cash prize.
For more information on the
event and how to sign-up contact
Brad Hutzelman at 635-7855.


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Junior Achievement names
'Teacher of the Year'
Becky Reeves, -Auburndale
High School teacher, was
named
Teacher of the
Year by Junior
Achievement
of Polk County Oa-
during a June 6k
10 Junior
Achievement
event. Reeves
is advisor of
the school's Becky Reeves
Academy of
Futures Educators and the
school's Florida Future Educa-
tors of America (FFEA) club.
Both organizations provide
forums for students to become
aware of career opportunities in
education and nurtures their
interest in teaching as a career.
Reeves' students taught the
Kindergarten curriculum for the
Junior Achievement program.
Judy Borden elected
Judy Borden, the school dis-
trict's interim accounting direc-
tor, was.elected to the Board of


Directors for
the Florida
School
Finance Offi-
cers Associa-
tion. Her first
state confer-
ence as a
board of direc-
tor was held
June 7 to 10 in Judy Borden
Marco Island.
Michael Bachman receives
Outstanding Award
Michael Bachman, teacher
resource specialist in the Career
and Adult Education department,
received an -
Outstanding ,".1 7
Local Supervi-
sor Award from
the Internation-
al Technology
Education
Association
organization
during a con- 'N ,~
ference in Michael
Kansas City. Bachman
Bachman also
received the 2004-2005 Bruce Tyn-
dall Continuous Service Award


from the Career and Adult Educa-
tors of Polk County organization.
Bachman has been with the
school district since 1983 as a
teacher and administrator.

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Polk public schools' Finance
Department Staff

Finance Department receives
award
Polk public schools' finance
department were presented with
a Distinguished Budget Presenta-
tion Award from the Government
Finance Officers Association of
United States and Canada for their
2004-2005 fiscal year budget man-
ual. Finance department staff Ed
Flood, Audra Curts-Whann, Mark
Chiampi, Kristen Putman and Stef-
fanie Bastin were honored at a
recent school board meeting for
receiving this award.


Animals may act aggressive


He may be your best friend, but
when your pet's behavior leaves
you with Band-Aids and bruises, it
may be time to consult a profes-
sional, says Dr. Lore Haug, an ani-
mal behaviorist at Texas A&M Uni-
versity's College of Veterinary
Medicine and Biomedical Sci-
ences.
"If a dog is growling, lunging,
snapping, or biting, or a cat is hiss-
ing, swatting or scratching, even
in play, its behavior is aggressive,"
Haug explains.
Aggression can be a natural
response for your pet, such as
when a stranger bangs on your
window in the middle of the night.
However, when a pet is aggres-
sive at inappropriate times or to
excessive degrees, it is not normal
and requires attention.
Animals may react aggressively
if they feel frightened or defensive
in a situation, if they are protecting
something, such as a food bowl,
toy or even a person or another
animal. Playing too much or very
rough may also conjure up
aggressive tendencies.
If your pet has ever directed
aggression toward you, you know
it can be a tense moment. "When
this happens, the safest thing to do
is to get out of that situation as
calmly as possible.
You cannot teach the animal
anything productive when it's in
the middle of an aggressive out-
burst," says Haug. After the out-
burst, however, when your pet's
normal demeanor returns, don't
forget what has happened and
seek help as soon as possible.
Haug warns, "Aggressive behavior
does not spontaneously disappear
and a pet usually does not out-
grow it. Many times, the animal's
aggressiveness progressively
worsens and it becomes more dif-
ficult for the animal to unlearn bad
habits."
A behaviorist can help an
owner set up an individualized
behavior modification program to
help break the pet of unhealthy
aggression, according to Haug.
With the right treatment and
care, most pets can dramatically
improve, she adds.
"Though the owner must
maintain a certain level of vigi-
lance, it is possible to come to a
point where the pet is unlikely to
display aggression again," Haug
notes. Most behaviorists avoid
using the word 'cure' in reference
to aggression because it is a natu-
ral behavior and only problematic
when it occurs too often or in an
abnormal context.
"Owners should not approach
the treatment process with the
goal of completely removing their
pet's aggression in mind, nor
should they expect immediate
results from the pet because treat-
ment is usually ongoing and


"Socialization is one of the most important pre-
ventative factors for behavioral problems."
Dr. Lore Haug


progress is gradual," Haug says.
Being careful about where you
acquire your pet and at what age
you bring it home are good ways
to limit the possibility of getting a
pet with aggressive tendencies. A
puppy or kitten- should not be
taken home until. it is around
seven to eight weeks old. Haug
says, "Though they may be physi-
cally weaned from their mothers,
puppies and kittens younger than
seven weeks are sometimes not
psychologically ready to leave
their littermates and familiar envi-
ronment."
When you get your new pet,
you should start it on a training
and socialization program as early
as possible.
"Socialization is one of the
most important preventative fac-
tors for behavioral problems,"
says Haug.
"Getting your pet started in


training classes when it is around
eight to 'ten weeks old teaches
your pet how you want it to
behave, before it's had the chance
to learn habits that you don't like
or can't control. Also make sure
your pet is healthy because dis-
comfort or injury can make a pet
irritable or defensive, especially
about being handled or touched."
Pet aggression is not a hope-
less situation but it should not be
ignored either. With proper treat-
ment and care, Haug says your
best friend usually can learn how
to behave appropriately around
both people and pets.
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Obituary


Evelyn Winifred
Downey
Evelyn Winifred Downey, 87, of
Hollywood, FL., passed away on
June 9, 2005. She has been a long-
time member of the United Church
of Christ, since moving to Holly-
wood from her birthplace Boston,
Massachusetts) in 1960. She was a
loving daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother
and friend, and she is survived by
three sons; Robert of Boston, MA.;
Fredrick of Tampa, FL.; and James
of Colorado Springs, CO, three
daughters; Gloria Raines of Frost-
proof, FL; Robbin Sanders of Holly-


wood, FL; and Sandy Tucker of
Frostproof, FL., 14 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Additionally she provided a loving
foster home for dozens of children
in need, throughout her life.
She is preceded in death by her
husband, Edward 'Teddy' Downey,
and her parents, Walter and
Josephine (nee Lawler) Blaine.
Services were held June 12,
2005 at the United Church of
Christ, 200 N. 46th Ave., Holly-
wood, Florida. In lieu of flowers the
family is requesting donations to
the Foundation for End-of-Life
Care, 5420 NW33d Ave., Suite 100,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.


American Red Cross

offers babysitter's course


The Polk County Chapter of the
American Red Cross is offering a
Babysitter's Boot Camp this sum-
mer. The class runs three consecu-
tive days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The course is for children ages 10-
17 years, and will be held at the
Polk County Chapter, located at 147
Avenue A, NW in Winter Haven.
Students learn the skills and
confidence of a responsible
babysitter in a fun and interactive
class. The course provides training
to help participants develop skills in
five critical areas: leadership, safety
and safe play, basic care, first aid
and professionalism.
.In addition to the babysitter
course, students will also learn and


Pre-registration for the class is
required. The cost for the course is
$100. To register, call the Polk
County Chapter at (863) 294-5941
or visit the website at http://polk-
countyfl.redcross.org. Light break-
fast and snacks will be provided.
Students will need to bring a bag
lunch each day.
The American Red Cross is the
recognized premier provider of first
aid, CPR, aquatics, water safety,
HIV/AIDS prevention education
and other health and safety educa-
tion programs. The American Red
Cross has provided health and safe-
ty services to people for more than
90 years as a part of the organiza-


Florida heat brings health hazards


Soaring temperatures bring
increased risk of heat injury.
If you are working or playing
in the Florida heat, be aware of
the warning signs of heat injury.
According to the Center for
Disease Control (CDC), heat
injuries include: heat rash, heat
cramps, heat swelling, heat syn-
cope (fainting), heat exhaustion
and heat stroke.
Heat rash (sometimes called
prickly heat) is generally mild.
Red bumps appear on the skin
and usually disappear within a
few days. Heat rash is fairly com-
mon in very young children.
Heat rash can be prevented by
keeping cool with air condition-
ing, fans and cool showers.
Keep the skin dry and wear light-
weight, loose-fitting clothing.
Wear natural fibers, such as cot-
ton, which do not trap the
body's heat.
Treatments for heat rash
includes: Keep the rash area
cool and dry. Consult your doc-
tor about medications such as
calamine lotion and Benadryl. If
the rash does not clear up in a
few days, or it becomes infected,
consult your doctor.
According to the CDC web-
site, heat cramps often occur
after strenuous exercise in heat,
and tend to occur in the legs or
abdomen.
Symptoms include: cool,
moist skin; muscle spasms,
twitching; hard and lumpy mus-
cles: tender muscles; nausea,
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sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Water is always a good choice,
but if you are sweating a lot, you
might want to also sip sports
drinks such as Gatorade, which
replace lost electrolytes. Consult
your doctor about sports drinks
if you are on a diet that restricts
sodium intake. Some sports
drinks are high in sodium.
Treatment for heat cramps
includes drinking lots of fluids,
massaging and stretching mus-
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symptoms do not ease after one
hour, consult your doctor.
Heat swelling usually occurs
in the hands, legs, ankles and
feat. It happens after standing or
sitting a long time in the heat. It
can be prevented by periodically
stretching and moving, so you
don't sit too long in one posi-
tion. Treatment for heat swelling
is to rest in a cool place and to
elevate the legs.
Heat syncope is a form of
fainting. It can be related to heat
swelling. If blood pools in the
legs during a long period of
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moist skin. Heat syncope can be
avoided by staying as cool and
hydrated as possible and by
avoiding standing or sitting in
one position for long periods of
time.
The CDC's recommended
treatment for heat syncope is to
lie down in a cool environment.
If fainting spells last longer than
one minute, or if the person
seems agitated or disoriented,
consult your doctor.
Heat exhaustion, also known
as heat prostration and heat col-
lapse, requires immediate med-
ical attention. Left untreated, it
can lead to heat stroke.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
include dizziness, fainting,
headache, rapid heartbeat, rapid
breathing, confusion or irritabili-
ty, blurred vision, fatigue, heavy
sweating, clammy skirt, pale
skin and heat cramps.
Heat exhaustion can be pre-
vented by staying as cool as pos-
sible and drinking lots of fluid.
It's also important to recognize
the early signs of heat injury and
take them seriously, so you don't
get to the point of heat exhaus-
tion.
Treatment for mild cases of
heat exhaustion includes drink-
ing lots of fluids and cooling the
body. However, if symptoms are
severe (confusion, blurred
vision, fainting) or if they symp-
toms last more than one hour,
consult your doctor.


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time when planned growth and
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management. The park is poised
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Transportation Services depart-
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park's water taxi service and the
Cypress Belle dinner and excur-
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tram and bus systems.
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employee base and a planned
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everyone up and running in
anticipation of a very strong
series of events that will kick off
in September with Kidzpalooza,
our all-new children's fun festi-
val. Following that will be Pho-
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Share a ride 115
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Lost 135
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Personals 150
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BLACK LAB MIX- large, male,
vicinity of Hwy 70 West
(863)697-2513.
TOOLS- found,
(863)467-0145.
Young Female Cat Recently
Spayed. Okeetantie Area.
Call to identify.
(863)697-2265

COCKER SPANIEL- 11 yr old,
Male, Blind. Neutered
863)357-4710 or
61-385-2624 Reward


AFFENPINCHER- foradop-
tion, toy female, to senior
home only, (863)983-6537.
BOBTAIL KITTENS (2)
Free to good homes.
(863)467-2139
KING SIZE BED- platform, no
mattress, good condition,
FREE. (863)675-7926.


EARN DEGREE online from
home. *Business, *Parale-
gal, *Computers. Job Place-
ment Assistance. Computer
& Financial aid if qualify.
(866)858-2121 www.tide-
watertechonline.com.


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Read DIANETICS by Ron L.
Hubbard Call
(813)872-0722 or send
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Habana Ave., Tampa FL
33607.
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the perfect gift. Look
for it in the classified.


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Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Time 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230


$600 WEEKLY Working
through the government
part-time. No Experience. A
lot of Opportunities.
(800)493-3688 Code J-14.
Auto Transport, The Waggon-
ers Trucking: Hiring Exp &
Non-Experienced drivers for
Auto Transport in South East
Regions. Must have valid
Class A CDL and verifiable 2
yrs OR 200K miles OTR.
Need stable work history
and clean MVR. High Earn-
ing Potential, Great Benefits
and matching.401K. CON-
TACT Susan at
(866)413-3074 EOE.
DATA ENTRY Work ON YOUR
OWN. Flexible Hours!
$$$Great Pay!$$$ Personal
Computer required.
(800)873-0345 ext #300.
Driver- COVENANT TRANS-
PORT. Excellent Pay &
Benefits for Experienced
Drivers, 0/0, Solos, Teams
& Graduate Students. Bo-
nuses Paid Weekly. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
888)MORE PAY
888-667-3729).
Now hiring qualified drivers
for OTR positions. Food
grade tanker, No
hazmat. No pumps. Great
Benefits, Competitive Pay
and new equipment.
Need 2 years OTR experi-
ence. Call Bynum Transport
for your opportunity today;
(800)741-7950.


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S/E & 3-State Run: T/T Driv-
ers. HOME WEEKENDS.
Mileage Pay, Benefits, 401K.
Trainees Welcome. Miami
area- exp. req. 21 min
age/Class-A CDL Cypress
Truck Lines (800)545-1351
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Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315


$50,000 FREE CASH
GRANTS*****- 2005!. Nev-
er Repay! For personal bills,
school, new business. $49
BILLION Left unclaimed frorr
2004. Live Operators
(800)785-6360 Ext #75.
FREE $$ CASH $$ GRANTS:
For 2005. Never repay. For
Personal Bills! Home buying
School! New Business
$5,000-$500,000. Live Op-
erators! (800)860-2187 Ex
#116.
TOP DOLLAR CASH PAID.
Seller-Held REAL ESTATE
Notes. Old or New. Residen-
tial & Commercial. FREE
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Services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435


DIVORCE$275-$350*COV-
ERS children, etc. Only one
signature required! *Ex-
cludes govt. fees! Call week-
days (800)462-2000,
ext.600. (8am-7pm) Divorce
Tech. Established 1977.


Busin-eIs
Oporuities 0305^


#1 CASH COW! 90 Vending
Machine units/You OK Loca-
tions Entire Business
$10,670 Hurry!
(800)836-3464 #B02428.
$50,000 FREE CASH
GRANTS*****- 2005! Nev-
er Repay! For personal bills,
school, new business. $49
BILLION Left unclaimed from
2004. Live Operators!
(800)856-9591 Ext #113.
ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do
you earn $800/day? 30 Ma-
chines, Free Candy All for
$9,995. (888)629-9968
B02000033. CALL US: We
will not be undersold!
HELP WANTED Earn Extra in-
come assembling CD cases
from any location. No Expe-
rience Necessary.
(800)267-3944 ext 175
www.easywork-great-
pay.com.
Professional Vending Route
and Equipment. Brand name
products, all sizes. Financing
available w/$7,500 Down.
(877)843-8726
(B02002-37).
PROFIT NOWL With Your own
Landscape Curbing. Busi-
ness Full Training/Support
Complete Business System
CURB APPEAL USA, INC.
(800)710-2872 Distributors
Needed! (Se Habla Espanol).


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NEWSPAPER.


helps you understand the
world around you.


ROOF PANES (4) Fo0m Insu-
M aA elated, 36'6W x 25'L. $720 for
Merchandise -ll, sell 863 -3439


BABY ITEMS boys clothes,
Air Conditioners 505 toys, too many to mention
Antiques 510 $100 for all or will separate
Appliances 515 (863)357-2863
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525 BABY ITEMS crib w/ bumper
Bicycles 530 guard, highchair, 2 bags of
Boas & lMagazines535 baby clothes $175 or will
Building Materials540 sep (863)697-3945
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550 lb
Children's Items 555 PORCH ROCKER- Old, Alumi-
China, Glassware, Eto. 560 num &'wood. With redwood
Clothing 565 finish. $15. (863)983-1848
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590 DELL COMPUTER- Windows
Drapes. Linen Fabrics 595 XP 256 MB Ram, Monitor,
Fireplace Fixture 600 Keyboard, Mouse & Lots of
Firebr d 6805' games $150 863-843-0158.
Furinttre 610
Furs 615
Health & ReducingC
Euipmuent 620 ANTIQUE COUCH
Hasting Equlpment/ circa late 1800's, needs some
Supplies 625 work $150 (772)418-0018
Household Items 630 BOXSPRING & MATTRESS
Jewelry 635 Very Good Condition $50
Lamps/Lights 640 (863)675-0969
Luggage 645 BUNKBED
Miscellaneous 655 Full futon bottom, twin top,
Mi nCell,,meous 655 black metal frame $100
Musical instruments 660 blck m ame $100
Office Supplies/ (863)467-6434
Equipment 665 COFFEE TABLE, 2-End tables
Pets/Supplies/ & Sofa table, chrome &
Services 670 brass w/glass tops.
Photography 675 $300./all. (863)674-0467.
Plumbing Supplies 680 COMPUTER DESK
Pools & Supplies 685 & Headboard $75 for both or
Restaurant will separate (863)697-3945
Equipment 690
Satellite 695 DAYBED W/MATTRESS-
Sewing Machines 700 white, good condition, $50.
Sporting Goods 705 (863)467-7170.
Stereo Equipment 710 DINING ROOM CHAIRS (4)
Television/Radio 715 Light oak, goodcondition $75
Tickets 720 (863)675-8760
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
VCRs 735 61 long, light oak color, $85
Wanted to Buy 740 (863)357-2863


ENTERTAINMENT CENTER-
Solid Oak. Holds TV, Stereo,
CD/DVD. 70"W x 60"H x
24"0 $300. (863)763-1457
EXECUTIVE DESK- oak, large,
$250 or best offer, located
in Ft. Drum. (863)763-8613.
HIGH BACK Wicker Chairs, (3)
Good condition, $36 will sell
separately. (863)467-5477.
MATTRESS AND BOX-
SPRING- Serta, King size,
$150. (863)227-6210.
ROCKER/RECLINER- very
good condition, $30 or best
offer. (863)673-3334.
SOFA BED- floral pattern on
light beige background, like
new, $350. (863)763-6342.
SOFA, Chair, Coffee Table &
glass top table, $250.
(863)635-4478
SOFA, Sleeper- Solid Leather
Great condition $150.
(863)467-2930
WATERBED- King size, Every-
thing included. No head-
board. Great condition.
$100. (863)763-6909.
WATERBED- King Size, mo-
tion free, mattress, liner and
heater. $50.
(863)357-4463.


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CLUB CAR, '97- Exc. cond.,
good batt/charger, $1599.
(863)697-1350/763-2063.
EASY GO Good cond. good
battery & charger. $799.
Neg. (863)697-1350 or
(863)763-2063.


AIR CONDITIONER-'05 York
3.5 ton package unit w/heat
$1375 (954)309-8659

HALL TREE- Oak, with bench.
Umbrella holder & hat
hooks. $1200.
(772)489-6837
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RIDGE TREE &
BUCKET SERVICE
Make Your
Trees Safe Before
Hurricane Season.
Trims &/or
Take Downs.
24 years experience.
Licensed & Insured.
Call: Dale Rector
863-635-7270 Home
863-221-2854 Cell
434 Stanley Ave.
Frostproof, FL 33843


MAGIC CHEF-' Frost Free.
$100. (863)763-7989
RANGE ( Roper) REFRIGERA-
TOR (Frigidaire 17 cu63 ft)
white, $300 for both.,
(863)467-3645.
REFRIGERATOR- 19 cu. ft.,
Frostfree, asking $75.
(863)675-0104.
STOVE & HOOD FAN- Elec-
tric,Brand new. Never used.
$250. (863)763-7950
WASHER & DRYER- Ken-
more, matching set, excel-
lent condition, $220 for both
(863)675-5089.
WASHER- front end loader, 4
yrs old, paid $600 sell for
300 or best offer, works
great (863)697-6851.
WASHER
Kenmore, works good $50
(863)467-6434


BUILDING SALE! "Rock Bot-
tom Prices!" 20x30 Now
$2900. 30x40 $5170.
40x50 $8380. 40x60
$10,700. 50x100 $15,244.
Others. Ends/accessories
optional. "Priced to Sell!"
Pioneer (800)668-5422.


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METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
Toll Free (888)393-0335.


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ROOF CARRIER: For Luggage,
Hard. 15 cu. ft. Good condi-
tion. $75 (863)610-0732


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I AM LOOKING FOR- Violin-
Fiddler Teacher in the Glades
or Hendry County area.
(863)675-1968.
UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO-
walnut finish, with bench,
needs tuning, asking $150.
(8631675-4912


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BULLDOG PUP- Male, no pa-
pers. $200. (863)634-7108
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS-
AKC reg., 5-males, Ready
June 9th $325. Cash only.
(863)357-3026
JACK RUSSELL PUPS- shots
& wormed, $200.
(863)673-5370.
RED HEALER PUPPY
Full blooded, no papers $100
call anytime (863)697-3346
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS
3 Males, 1st shots
& wormed. $200.
863-610-9812/763-2749
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS
3 Males, 1st shots
& wormed. $200.
863-610-9812/763-2749


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DIGITAL CAMERA- Toshiba,
adaptor, case, instructions,
$200 (863)467-0462 leave
message


BATHTUB & SINK
From travel trailer $20 for both
(863)675-8760
TOILETS New, standard size,
never used, $50 each.
(863)227-6210.


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Equipment IllI


ICE MACHINE
Manitowoc 800 with bin
$1495(239)657-2381


POOL TABLE- 4x8, needs new
liner, includes sticks, balls,
$150. (863)675-4912 leave
message.
POOL TABLE- 8' regulation,
cranberry cloth, ss sides,
accessories included, $1000
neg. (239)770-8488.


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SHOTGUN 410- double barrel,
good condition, $375.
(863)467-1761.
TARGET PISTOL- C57 Mag-
num, 6 shot, Western Style,
$350. (863)467-1761.


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Eqim nt- 60


STATIONARY EXERCISE BIKE
Pro Form, Tailwind II $50
(863)612-0046


SONY STEREO SYS- AM/FM
Recvr, amp, phono, tape,
5-disc CD, 250 watt Speak-
ers $250. (863)763-1457


RADIO, Old Fashioned Look
Thomas Collectors Edition,
w/cassette. $50
(863)467-4192


CHAIN SAW- McCullach, new
in box, never used $110,
(863)763-6342
GENERATOR- 3750 watts,
brand new, used less than
2hrs. Paid $425. Asking
$375 863-697-8336
WARREN WRENCH, For a
truck or a 4 wheeler. $100.
(863)357-6202


MINI CHOPPER- Excellent.
condition. 6 mo. old $500.
Firm.(863)697-1702
863-467-4041


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HOOVER VACUUM- Empower,
almost new, excellent condi-
tion. $95. (863)467-2112
RAINBOW CLEANING MA-
.CHINE- With all attachments.
Works fine. $200.
(863)675-4557 After 5pm


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WANTED: FL ART
A.E. Backus, H. Newton,
Highwaymen Art.
(772)562-5567
Find it faster. Sell it sooner
n the classified

Agriculture
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blI~i-._.


Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies'
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers 865


CHICKEN COOPS (4) 10X10,
all pressure treated, $3500
value will sell $1200 you
move,. (863)467-5906


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Saddle, Veach, western,
16/2 in. seat, 3 mos. old,
$1500. 863-467-2104 or
772-341-3707


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Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Salel0fS
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1015
Property InspectiOB1O0
Real Estate Wantedl10S
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080


BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI-
NA. MUST SEE THE BEAUTI-
FUL PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS
OF WESTERN NC MOUN-
TAINS. Homes, Cabins,
Acreage & Investments.
Cherokee Mountain Realty
GMAC Real Estate, Murphy
www.cherokeemountainreal-
ty.com Call for Free Bro-
chure (800)841-5868.
East Alabama Mountain Prop-
erty For Sale One hour west
of Atlanta in Piedmont, AL
Great for enjoyment or in-
vestment
15-acres-$54,250.00 512-a
cres-$1,485,000.00 More
information Call Gary
McCurdy (256)239-8001.
GEORGIA COAST- Large
wooded access, marshfront
& golf course homesites.
Gated with tennis, kayaking,
& canoeing. Limited
availability- mid $70's & up.
Call today (877)266-7376.
Shop from a gift catalog
that's updated regulaly:
the classifieds.


RAIL ROAD TIES FOR SALE:
Approx. 200. $1400 for all,
will sep. (863)357-6202
SNAPPER RIDING MOWER-
Runs good $500.
(863)675-4557 After 5pm

Rentals



Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos,'
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property -
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960


College Guy's Need
Roommate. Starting
Fall Semester in Gainesville.
(863)634-1893


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Grand Opening! Lakefront
Acreage from $69,900.
Spectacular new waterfront
community on one of the
largest & cleanest mountain
lakes in America! Large, es-
tate-size parcels, gentle
slope to water, gorgeous
woods, panoramic views.
Paved roads, county water,
utilities. Low financing. Call
now (800)564-5092x198.

READING A
NEWSPAPER..,
leads you
tolte
belt product
Sandserries.
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LAKEFRONT BARGAINS Start-
ing at $89,900. Gorgeous
lakefront parcels. Gently
sloping, pristine shoreline,
spectacular views. Across
from national forest on
35,000 acre recreational
lake in East Tenn. Paved
roads, underground utilities,
central water, sewer, Excel-
lent financing. Call now
(800)704-3145 ext 617,
unset Bay, LLC.
NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY,
Gated community with pri-
vate river and lake access.
Swim, fish, hike. From
$20,000 to $70,000. Perfect
for log cabin.
(800)699-1289 or www.riv-
erbendlakelure.com.
NEW MEXICO-20 Acres
$34,900. Scenic region,
views, canyons, trees, roll-
ing hills, wildlife. Enjoy hunt-
ing, hiking, horses, great
climate. Power, great ac-
cess. 100% Financing. Call
(877)822-LAND!
Tennessee Lake Property
from $24,900! 6-1/2 Acre
lot $59,900. 27 Acre Lake
Estate $124,900. Lake Par-
cel and Cabin Package
Available $64,900.
(866)770-5263 ext 8 for de-
tails.


LOOKING FOR DRY LAND
1-3 Acres. Residential. Rea-
sonably priced. In Okeechobee
County. Call (954)614-0879

Mobile Homes


Mobile Home Lots 2005
Mobile Home Parts C2010
Mobile Homes Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020




FIBERGLASS STAIRS- New,
for mobile home, 5 risers,
$250. (863)467-0506.


MOBILE HOME- 12x64, ready
to move, $4500 or best offer
(863)673-5518.
Need a few more bucks
to purchase something
deer? Pick up some
extra bucks when you
sell your used items in
the classifeids.


Recreation


Boats 3005
Campers,'RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles,'ATVs 3035


'ALUM. V BOTTOM- Chrysler,
14'. 25HP, Merc oars, an-
chor & 2 tanks. galvanize
trailer $1495. 302-422-4992
BOAT & TRAILER
Galvanized rocket boat trailer
w/home made boat. $150
(863)763-3822
BOAT TRAILER, 14 Ft. Galva-
nized. Good shape. $200.
863-674-1105.
SEA KAYAK, '98 Perception
Eclipse, paddle, $700.
(863)697-3004.
WELLCRAFT 18'- CC, John-
son 110 SW, trr, bimini, fish
finder, bait well, cover,
$4700 (863)599-0923.


CAMPER TRAILER, 32 Ft.
Good condition. $1000 or
best offer. (863)763-8261


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COACHMAN 5TH WHEEL RV,
'93- 27', excellent cond,
$5000. (863)697-2180.
CROSS COUNTY RV 1988, 37
Ft. Good condition. A real buy
at $4900. & 23 Ft. RV $1500
Not Licensed for Florida. Will
deliver. Further info call Terry
(561)310-6611 Lake Worth
M/H CAR TOWING HITCH-
Honda, '2000 $100.
(863)675-8168
RV 23' not licensed for road
in FL. Located in Lake Worth
will del. to Okeechobee.
$1500 (561)310-6611 Terry


PROPELLER, Sensenich, Pad-
dle Type for Air Boat, 78x50,
Brand new. $700
(863)824-0963


GO CART, 2 Seater, 5.5 hp en-
gine. $350 or best offer.
(863)227-2600
YAMAHA 350, '86, blue, new
tires, good condition, $1100
or best offer (863)673-8741


LITTLE GATOR- '65, 14', as is
$150. or best offer.
(863)357-0506


Automobiles


Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 40?0
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070


CADILLAC DeVille- '88,
Champagne, 91M, Runs &
looks great. $2500. or best
offer 863-990-6398 aft 5pm
CADILLAC EL DORADO'79
Biarritz, 350 V8, only 78K mi,
$3,900 (863)612-0046
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER,
'87- 4dr, new tires, asking
$600. (863)612-0657.
FORD TAURUS, '87 no air,
auto, new tires, low miles,
rebuilt mtr, new batt, $700
neg. (863)763-6396


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SATURN WAGON 1993, 4
cyl., Auto., PW, A/C, Looks
& Runs great. $1500 or best
offer. (772)461-2629
TOYOTA TERCEL 1983,
4 cyl. Gas saver. Very clean
car. $900 or best offer.
(863)675-2598 Lv. msg


FORKLIFT Clark, 40001b
cap., propane, auto., hard tire,
gov. owned, 2570hrs ex.
cond. $4000 (561)723-5213

Golf Carts,
Gas or Electric
Buy and Sell
Call (863)824-0878

TIRE, Brand New Michelin &
Ford Wheel. $85
(863)674-1105
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The most important
20 minutes of your day
is the time spent reading
with your child from
birth to age nine.


Water, water everywhere


By MaryAnn Moris
Water is a big subject in South
Florida's rainy season. For new-
comers, the "rainy season",
extends from late spring through
early fall, roughly from May or
June through October or Novem-
ber, depending on the year. Daily
rainfall on the relatively flat land of
South Florida means that water
can be a problem.
Government water managers,
such as the South Florida Water
Management District, local
drainage districts, such as the
Coquina Water Control District,
cities and county governments
and homeowners associations
have the responsibility to manage
rainfall runoff for their areas,
canals, ditches and lakes as their
codes and charters require. Prop-
erty owners, ranchers, farmers
and individuals are also responsi-
ble for the runoff from the land
they own.
Dished medians in interstate
highways, roadside ditches and
swales along lot lines and resi-
dential roads all work to drain
water away from roads we drive
on and the buildings where we
work and live.
Sometimes water can be
drained off through public ditch-
es, canals and swales, or caught


"Lot drainage in new subdivisions is
addressed as part of the review process."
Jennifer Busbin,
Planner for the Okeechobee County
Planning and Development Department


in ponds and partially contained
in swales until it soaks in or evap-
orates over time.
Nothing seems to cause more
contention than changing things
on your property that in some
way changes the water situation
on your neighbor's property. In
short, you are expected to keep
your water and keep the ditches
flowing. This issue is known as
"lot drainage".
"Lot drainage in new subdivi-
sions is addressed as part of the
review process," said Jennifer
Busbin, Planner for the Okee-
chobee County Planning and
Development Department. When
roads and homes are built, the
areas covered with concrete,
roofs or paving no longer allow
rain watel to soak in. Plans must
be made so that no one is hurt by
the new construction.
"On existing properties," con-
tinued Ms. Busbin, "neither may
the drainage flow be blocked nor
may the lot be changed in such a
way to cause water to flow onto or
stand on neighboring property."


So, whatcanyou do?
Be you own best water man-
ager. Be sure that you understand
the path water takes as it leaves
your property. Don't block swales
or ditches by planting in them or
allow leaves, mulch and other
yard waste and sediment to
remain. Don't plant in swales and
ditches. Even tree trunks can
interfere with drainage. Older
swales should periodically be dug
out to remove accumulated sedi-
ment in the bottom and sloped, if
needed so that water will flow to
catch basins or soak into the soil.
When changes on neighbor-
ing property cause water prob-
lems on your land, it can become
a code enforcement issue.
"If, for instance, you wish to
build higher than your neighbor,
you can where permitted, but
you must keep your water on
your land with a swale. You may
not change drainage to adversely
impact your neighbor," said Ms.
Busbin, "problems with existing
homes can be an issue for the
Code Compliance Department."


Bronson files lawsuit against


Florida telemarketing company


TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri-
culture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson announced
that he has taken legal action
against a Hillsborough County
telemarketer for violating Flori-
da's "Do Not Call" law.
A lawsuit filed in Hillsbor-
ough County Circuit Court
alleges that Liberty One Capital
Inc. made at least six telephone,
calls to Florida residents on the
state's "Do Not Call" list during
the past 10 months. Moreover,
the company is accused of play-
ing recorded messages when
residents answered the phone,


which is a separate violation of
Florida law.
"Consumers who join the pro-
gram are entitled to be spared
the intrusion of commercial tele-
marketing calls, and this compa-
ny apparently has failed to get the
message," Bronson said.
The legal action seeks an
injunction prohibiting Liberty
One Capital Inc. from any future
calls to residents on the "Do Not
Call" list and fines of up to
$10,000 for each violation involv-
ing the calls it made to prohibit-
ed telephone numbers.
Bronson's department has


collected or obtained judgments
for more than $1 million against
companies that have called resi-
dents on the list, and several
such legal actions are pending in
courts throughout the state.
The Commissioner encourages
Floridians to join the program,
which prohibits most commercial
telemarketers from calling num-
bers on the list. For more informa-
tion about the program, con-
sumers can call the department's
toll-free hotline 1 800 HELP FLA
(435-7352) or visit the Division of
Consumer Services' website at
http://www.800helpfla.com.


Military News


Army Sgt. Boyett
attends training
Army Sgt. Luther R. Boyett is a
member of the 48th Brigade Com-
bat Team who recently participated
in one of the most realistic scenar-
ios offered by the U.S. Army at the
National Training Center (NTC),
Fort Irwin, Calif. The Georgia
National Guard soldier is a member
of the 1st Battalion, 108th Armor
Regiment based in Calhouri, with


units in Canton and Dalton.
The NTC, located in southern
California in the Mojave Desert, is
the premier combat training center
for desert warfare. Its rugged ter-
rain and environment provide a
realistic and grueling test for troops
of the 48th Brigade Combat Team
in preparation for deployments to
Iraq. Soldiers honed their warfight-
ing skills through force-on-force
simulated combat scenarios in the
tactical environment.
The 48th Brigade Combat


Team, headquartered in Macon,
Ga., is comprised of 31 units in
Georgia and six units from other
states with a combined total
strength of more than 4,000 sol-
diers.
Boyett, a signal support systems
specialist, has served 17 years in the
Army.
He is the son of E.R. Boyett of
Mount Lake Cutoff Road, Lake
Wales, Fla.
In 1969, the soldier graduated
from Lake Wales High School.


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