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-U d r0 e'ath'''P g .GLADES Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, Decem OUT .. ...... ber 29, 2005 Volume 79, Number 28 50 At a Glance Kids are for the birds The Big "0" Birding Festival Committee is planning some- thing hew this year, a "Kids are for the Birds" activity day in Tom Perry Memorial Park in Moore Haven. Build birdhous- es, learn about Florida's 15 species of bats, what flowers you should plant to attract native birds and butterflies, and more. Volunteers are needed to supervise activities and vendors are welcome. For more infor- mation call (863) 946-0300 or e-mail twhirls@gladescoun- tyedc.com. Volunteers needed Final preparations are being made for the annual Glades- Hendry County Big "0" Birding Festival, slated for Friday-Sun- day, Jan. 27-29 at the Doyle Conner Building in' Moore Haven. Volunteers are needed to install signage, help set up tables, man registration booths. and serve as ambassadors for gloriously natural Glades Coun- ty and America's Sweetest Town. For more information call (863) 946-0300 or e-mail twhirls@gladescountyedc.co m. BigO birding festival Plans are underway for the 2006 Big O0 Birding Festival to be held Friday-Sunday, Jan. 27- 29 at the Doyle Conner Building in Moore Haven, with tours in Glades and Hendry Counties. This festival is a joint venture of the Glades County Economic Development Council, Cle%%is- ton Chamber of Commerce, and Hendry Counts Tourism uDereiopment Council io bring birders from around south Florida for a weekend of tours, lectures, arts and crafts and fun. \'endors interested in partici- pating should contact Nita Choban at (863) 963-8619. For more information, e-mail twhirls@gladescountyedc.co m or jregan@gladescoun- tyedc.com or visit our Web site at www.bigobirdingfestival.com. Smoking cessation classes Heart To Heart will be offer- ing FREE smoking cessation classes began Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at the Hendry County Health Department 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, Florida 33975. The class is a seven-week course that will meet on Wednesdays. If you have any questions please call Lasheba at 674-4056 Ext. 128. Free services to help elders Center for Independent Liv- ing will be doing outreach on a regular basis at the Moore Haven, Clewiston, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon-2:30 p.m. You can con- tact Tera or Linda at the Center for Independent Living at (941) 766-8333 in Charlotte County to find out the days that they will be available in those areas. Lake Level _515.17 feet above sea level Index Classifieds . .18-21 Obituaries .. . .. .2 Opinion . ..... .4 School . . . .7 See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com newsblog.info Online news & information III11 Il11llll 8 "16510 00022 1 Editor's note: This week's edi- tion features the first six months of highlights from the news of 2005. Next week's edition will feature the final'six months of 2005. As Glades County residents began 2005 working to recover from the hurricanes of 2004, more history-making storms were on their way. For the sec- ond year in a row, the lakeside community of Buckhead Ridge was hit hard by hurricanes. This year, more of the county suffered the wrath of Mother Nature, with Moore Haven homes and busi- nesses also hit. Other items in the news dur- ing 2005 included: January Stuart Whiddon was sworn in as Glades County's sheriff. The Glades .County Eco- nomic Development Council dis- cussed their plans for developing the riverfront and the redevelop- ment plans for downtown Moore Haven. Glades County's Animal Control program was honored by the Florida Animal Control Association. The Glades County Board of Commissioners agreed to donate at least four acres of land for a new health department building. Goodwill announced it would close its Moore Haven /store. Surprise visit: Santa helps out the children Submitted to INI Santa Claus paid a local visit to drop off a few pre-Christmas goodies for local children. * in review * Cub Scout Pack 950 grew February to include 25 members. The Seminole Tribe of Florida informed Glades Count.y that the Tribe planned to start their own EMS service and would no longer contribute to the Glades County EMS fund. Moore Haven High School English. Literature teacher, Kim- berly Stilt, completed the, requirements to be a National Board Certified Teacher. Lakeport hosted the annual Sour Orange Festival. Big 0 Bassmasters recog- nized Russell Echols as the club's angler of the year. An upscale "fly in" commu- nity was proposed for the Muse area. The annual Ortona Cane Grinding Festival benefited the Ortona Volunteer Fire Depart- See Review Page 10 OfficialWs have hopes for New Year By MaryAnn Morris MOORE HAVEN Glades County may be rural, but public officials have "big town" goals and hopes for the New Year. This is a community that pulls together and looks to the future while remembering its roots. Butch Jones, chairman of the Board of County Commis- sioners explained, "We are simplify ing our building petlmit process. We have hired our own staff people now and will be simplih ing the entire permit process. An impact fee ordi- nance is in the works, too. Glades County is starting to grow and we want to be pre- pared to manage that growth." Scott Bass, director of Administrative Services for Glades County School District said, "Last year our schools scored a C across the board on the FCAT. We've implemented new strategies to bring all our schools up to a B. West Glades Elementary School will become a K through 8th grade school this year with the addi- tion of a new 12-room wing. Moore Haven Elementary will have its administrative area ren- - oated. We did the classrooms this year. The majority of the hurricane repairs will be corn- See Hope -Page 10 Literary nature walk at Indian Mound Park Not wanting to miss out a chance to pose with a celebrity, helpers and children gathered around Santa for a quick pose, on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The RCMA in Washington Park got a surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Several children were treated to gifts donated by the First United Methodist Thrift Shop and candy canes. Yearly, Debra Jones (Mrs. Claus) and Tommy Cook (Santa) make their rounds up and down the streets of Moore Haven delivering and visiting the children of the community. ORTONA The Ortona Community Library will spon- sor a Literary Nature Walk at 10 p.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Larry Luckey's Ortona Indian Mound Park. This is the first program of a project called "Discovering Florida Through Literature," funded by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. The walk is free and open to the public. On a walk through the park, naturalist Richard Workman, local historian Larry Luckey, and archaeologist John Beri- adult will talk about the flora and fauna as well as the pre- Columbian earthworks and other history at the park. Selec- tions from Florida literature, related to thoge features, will be read by Humanities Scholar Carol Mahler. Richard Workman is the author of the 1981 book, "Growing Native: Native plants for Landscape Use in Coastal Florida," as well as president of and environmental consultant See Nature -Page 10 Buddy Taylor's New Year cook off FELDA The big "city" of Felda will come alive again the first day of the New Year cele- brating the 2nd Annual Gator Hammock Wild Pig & Pepper Jam beginning at 11 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida and attracts barbeque teams from around Florida, as well as several other states. There are count- less "crackers" who say it's the only shindig of its kind! Buddy Taylor is more than, a little well known for his award-winning line of hot sauces and condiments for his famous Felda barbeque cater- ing. For the last 20 years on each New Year's Day, Buddy has hosted a complimentary barbeque for friends, family, customers and vendors. Wanting to take it to the next level, Buddy sought and received sanctioning from the Kansas City BBQ Society in 2005. He further received a proclamation from Gov. Jeb Bush naming it a state cham- pionship and thereby guaran- teeing a certain amount of big-league team participation. By winning a state champi- onship a team automatically becomes eligible to enter the American Royal and Jack Daniels Invitational, the crown jewels of professional barbeque competition. Some of the biggest names in barbeque will be grilling and smoking their finest. Some of this years challengers will be Home BBQ.com, Flori- da's Team of the Year for the past three years, Whoop-d- Que, state champions from Alabama, Bonesmokers. national champions, Jack's Old South, the 2005 World. Champion, and Dr. FrankNswine, New England Champion. Cosmic Cookin' from LaBelle is the only profession- al team from this area and will also be hustling for the $2,000 Grand Champion prize. These masters of the grilling art will be scored by a panel of certified judges on taste, appearance and tender- ness in four categories: Chick- en, ribs, pork and beef brisket. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. during the awards cere- mony. Gates are open at 11 a.m. with the first round of judging beginning at noon. To get to Buddy's annual barbeque shindig, drive east on SR 82 until it intersects with SR 29, about 20 miles. Turn left onto SR 29 and head north to CR 830 about four miles. Turn right and follow the signs to Taylor's homestead. If you take to barbeque and to helping the Harry Chapin Food Banks of SW Florida, head to Felda New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1. Great food and great fun are guaranteed! Submitted to INI Buddy Taylor, well known for his mouthwatering barbeque is preparing for his annual cook off fundraiser, which draws world champion barbeque cooks. I, C... Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 Wedding announcement Holidays can be dangerous for pets Dr. Raquel Brown, a veterinari- an at the College of Veterinary Med- icine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University offers the fol- lowing tips for keeping your pets safe during the holidays: Keep candles, potpourri pots, and decorations out of reach. Put away children's toys. Make sure small objects, med- ications, chocolates, etc are kept out of reach. Be aware of the dangers posed by holiday plants. Holly, poinsettia, mistletoe, hiy and hibis- cus are poisonous to pets. If your pet eats any. of these holiday A Healthier Life with Katrina Elsken favorites, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA emergency hotline at (888) 4ANI-HELP. Keep your pets on their regu- lar food. Avoid the temptation to give them table scraps. The high fat content of some holiday dishes can make pets ill. Chocolate is of partic- ular concern. With people going in and out at holiday, indoor pets may slip out of the house. Make sure your pet has a collar and identification tag. If pets are easily stressed or frightened by strangers, you might want to put them in a separate room during holiday parties. Dr. Brown advises against giving puppies or kittens as presents. Pets should not be purchased on an impulse. Too often puppies given as Christmas presents wind up at animal shelters when they are no longer cute little puppies. "A pet is a lifetime commitment, maybe as much as 18 years," she said. "Taking on a responsibility of such magnitude is a personal deci- sion and must be made with great forethought." Even if you are sure the person wants a particular dog. or cat, the busy holiday season is not the best. time to introduce a new animal into a household. It might be better to give a gift certificate and bring the new pet home after the first of the year, when the household can resume a more normal routine. Obituaries Submitted to INI/Michael Justin Stoker Danielle Nunnenkamp and Michael Justin Stoker Nunnenkamp and Stoker Danielle Nunnenkam Michael Justin Stoker were in marriage Nov. 12, 20( bride is the daughter ol K Ronniann Kunnenkamp The groom is the son of Lisa Ruth Stoker. The wedding was. h Cypress Lake United Me Church. Pastor Jaime W officiated at the ceremoi bride was given away by 1 ents. The bride wore a str white satin dress with a li overlay and a lace train. She a bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor was Jean -Rose. Bridesmaids were: Carleen Nunnenkamp, Shantel Jilani, April Scogin, Tina Noel, and Alise Stoker. p and The best man was John Stoker. S5.Thed Groomsmen were: Ted Audel, 05. andThe Jaime Stoker, Jeff Stoker, and Nick urt an Crowe. The flower girl was K) lie. the late The ring bearer was Cody. Following the ceremony, a held at reception was held at Heritage methodist Palms CountryClub. Vestlake Alter the honeyTnoon trip to Las ny. The Vegas, the couple is at home in Ft. her par- Myers, Florida. The groom is employed as a rapless, High School Biology teacher, and ine-lace the bride is employed as a Parale- * carried gal. John and Shirley White, of Clewiston, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 2, 2005. John W. White, son of Floyd and lone White, was born in Boise, Idaho and was serving in the Unit- ed States Marine Corp when they met. Shirley A. White, daughter of Gerald and Alberta Eastman, was born in West Palm Beach and liv- ing in Hollywood, Florida, when they met. They met at a church youth service in Hollywood, Florida in 1952. They were married in Holly- wood, Florida in 1955 by Rev. C.B. McDuff at the United Pentecostal Church of Hollywood. Since their marriage they have lived in Hollywood, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, Ocala, Lake City, and Jacksonville, Florida. Since 1988 they have been resi- dents of Clewiston. John and Shirley have two chil- dren Gerald and Michele. Gerald (Jerry) E. White and his wife, Mar- garet (Meg) lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Michele A. Harris and her husband J. Mark Harris, Sr. live in Clewiston. They have seven grand- children and one great-grandchild. Both John and Shirley have always been very active and sup- portive of their church serving in many capacities over the 50 years- of their marriage. They currently are helping their daughter and son-in-law, at the Lighthouse Apostolic Church of Clewiston where their son-in-law is the Pas- tor. Vernie May Earl Vernie May Earl, age 95, died on December 22, 2005at the William Childs Hospice House Facility in Palm Bay, Florida. Vernie was born April 19, 1910 in the vicinity of Cairo, Ohio, to Dick and Cora Wood. Vernie graduated Lima Central High School in 1928. On July 1st, 1929, she married Don Francis Earl, who preceded her in death on January 29, 1997. Don and Vernie owned and operated Earl's Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating in Cairo from 1945 until 1975. They retired to Lakeport, Florida in 1976 where Vernie lived until October 2003, at which time she moved to William Childs Hospice House, in Palm Bay, FL. Vernie was a member of the Moore Haven Methodist Church and a former mem- ber of the Cairo Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodge-Past Grands. Survivors included a daughter, Donna Ebling McClanahan of Cairo; a son, Robert (Patricia) Earl of Melbourne Beach, FL; a daughter Arlene (Thomas) Johnson of Lakeport/Palm Bay, FL; and a brother Charlie Wood of Cairo, OH. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Mike Ebling, Randy Ebling, Diane Miller, and Lori Ebling of OH; Scott Ebling, Nick Earltinez, and Ned Earl of Melbourne, FL. Additionally there are thirteen great-grandchildren and five greast-great-grandchil- dren. Vernie was also preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers, and a three year old grandson, Neal Donald, son of Robert and Patricia Neal. Visitation was held Friday, December 23, 2005 at 1:30PM at the Buxton Funeral Home. Services will be held at Hartman and Sons Funeral Home in Columbus Grove, OH on December 30, 2005 and the burial will be at East Side Cemetery in Cairo, OH following the services at the funeral home. All local arrangements have been under the direction and care of Buxton Funeral Home, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, 863-763-1994 Phone, 863-763-8134 Fax Lucille "Lucy" Lottie Burdick Lucille Lottie Burdick, age 53, of Clewiston passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Hendry Regional Medical Center. Lucille %%as born Feb. 4,1952, in Erie, PA, to the Late Wiliam Keith and Agnes Mary "Smisko" Keith. She moved to Clewiston in 1982 from Cambridge Springs, PA. She was active with the East Hendry County Unit of The American Soci- et' and was instrumental in the local Relay For Life campaign. She was a substitute teacher at the Cen- tral Elementarl School, former Boy Scout Master, and Pack Master of the Cub Scouts. Survivors include her husband Gene Burdic:, sons: Chris Cald- wvell, Frank Burdick of Cle'Oision; a daughter, Annie Buchanan (Arii, Ne\\port, NC; brothers: Ron Keith (Dora I, William Keith Barb.i, of Pennsylvania; sisters. Florence Trounter i.Chuck), Jo Ann Calla- han, of Tampa, Fla., Mary Szocki (Rich) of Pennsylvania, Susan Spadaccio, Erie, PA, and five grand- children A memorial service was held Monda.\, Dec. 19, 2005, at the Akins-Dbais Funeral Home-Clelxis- ton Chapel with Reverend Mack Simmons of Calhary Baptist Church officiating. Memorials in memory of Lucy may be sent to the American Can- cer Society of the local Relay for Life 2006 in care of Sandi Rodriguez at 315 South W.C. Owens Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440. Cremation arrangements by Akin- Davis Funeral Home-Clewiston. BeverlyJ. Parks Beverly J. Parks, 64, of Crooked Hook Campground passed away Dec 11,2005, peacefully at home Beverly \vas born Sept. 20, 1941, at Cadott, \Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy Combs and Helen (Knudson.l Combs. Survivors include her husband Gary R. Parks, of Clewiston; chil- dren: Gary, Larry, Ed. Sherr\, Michelle, and Tammy Jo; brothels: Bob, Tom and Roy Combs of Lains- ing, MI.: a sister, Betty Buck, of Lansing, and fi\ e grandchildren. A family memorial service \ill be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funer- al home Cle%%iston Chapel. Belkys Sofia Ranirez Belkys Sofia Rarnirez, 68, of Submitted to INI/Jannan Nicholson Pet of the Week winner Oh, the things I have to endure for a Scooby snack! Okay, the truth is, I've seen all the pet winners and quite frankly, I'm cuter than they are. Mom says if I don't make the hol- iday contests, I'll be wearing bunny ears for Easter, so help me out! Okay, Cracker, there is only so much I can let a dog endure, so you are this week's Pet of the Week win- ner and have. earned yourself a trip to Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital, in Belle Glade, for a day of pampering at her pet spa. Cracker may know the way, as he has a taste for any- thing that moves, based on some of the things Doc Savvy has had to pull from Cracker's stomach. Enjoy this trip Cracker, you deserve it! If you have any interesting pho- tos of your pet, submit them to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day at the pet spa, courtesy of Doc Savvy's Animal Clinic. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. Frank J. Brady Frank J. Brady Jr., age 48, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 in Okeechobee, FL. He was born November 24, 1957 in Pahokee, FL and raised there. He was a lifetime resident of the Lake Area, primarily in Okeechobee. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed all outdoor activities. He loved dancing, music, and was always "the life of the party". He loved his family and was a father, brother, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his grandmother "Grannie" Cassie Chaney. Mr. Brady Jr. is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Peggy Brady of Okeechobee. He is also survived by his son, Blake Brady; his daughters, Yvonne Brady and Tiffany (Jeff) Whitlock; his grandchildren, Kaiya Brady-Long, Trevor Brady, Abigail Whitlock and Brandon Reed Whitlock, all of Okeechobee. In addi- tion, he is survived by his father, Frank (Marilyn) Brady, Sr. and his mother Carolyn Schneider, all of Okeechobee; his sisters, Pam (Bobby) Tucker of Palm City, Rhonda (Bill) Tbrner of Okeechobee, and Cindy (Randy) Mills of Loxahatchee. The family received friends, Wednesday, December 28, 2005 from 11:00AM-2:00PM at the Gathering, 1735 S.W 24th Avenue, Okeechobee. Services followed at 2:00PM. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the D.C. Ranch, PO. Box 1791, Okeechobee, FL 34973. All arrangements were under the direction and care of Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, 863-763-1994 Phone, 863-763-8134 Fax Clewiston passed a\%wa Dec. 13, 2005 peacefully at home under the care of Hope Hospice and a loving family. - Belkys was born at Manzanillo, Cuba, the daughter of the late Ani- bal and Graciela (Antunez) Gonza- lez. She is survived by her husband Alberto Jesus Ramirez; daughters, Tica (George) Rivas, Graciela (James) Swindle, Sofia (Robert) Kirstein of Clewiston; a son, Alberto (Judyv Jaime Ramirez of Ocala, sisters: Maria (Rick) Horns- by, Graciela iJose: Castro of Clewiston; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home Chapel - Clewiston, with Father Marc Lussier:of St. Margaret's Catholic Church officiating. Burial fol- lowed in the Ridgelatin Ceme- tery. 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I d:-q -- -.- ..- --. poww'-2.41i eLENTY OF L- oooo .......... Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the MooreHaven/Glades issues blog at httpV/newsblog.info/0903. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opinion line at 946-2002. Comments will be published in the newspa- per as space permits. Public issues blogs Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: * Belle Glade/South Bay Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum51/ * Clewiston Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum52/ * Hendry County Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum54/ * Moore Haven/Glades Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum57/ *Okeechobee city/county Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum58/ *Pahokee Issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum59/ Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community blogs and links." What a difference a century makes Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church Look at where our country was 100 years ago. In 1906, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years. Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub. Only eight percent of the homes had a tele- phone. A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11. There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads in the U.S. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower. The average wage in the U.S.. was 22 cents per hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechan- ical engineer about $5,000 per year. More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home. Ninety percent of all U.S. doc- tors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substan- dard". Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were. 14 cents a dozen. Coffee was 15 cents a pound. Most women washed their hair only once a month, and they used borax or egg yolks for sham- poo. Five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: Pneumonia and influenza, Tuberculosis, Diarrhea, Heart disease, and Stroke. The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet. The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was.just 30! Only. six percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. What a difference a century makes! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years! The reality is that we probably won't be around to experience it, but what we do today might possibly help shape it for our families and neigh- bors in theyears to come. As we approach the new year, all kinds of possibilities face us. This next year is an open book for us to write in. We have a chance to begin anew.We have a chance to make a difference in the life of another. We have a chance to make a difference in our own life. There is no telling what the future holds for us. The only thing we know for sure is that things will change, and that in the changes we can anchor ourselves in Him who holds the future. My battle cry in times of struggle is the biblical promise that "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13) My anchor for what the future holds comes from Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to pros- per you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." In this comin year, may you reaize-fully. GQd' .blessings, and may those blessings be used to help shape our world this next year and for the generations to come in the next hundred years! Dantzler's Under the panther moon By Barbara Oehlbeck turned out, however, it was totally true right down to the last Widely known for his dedi- day!" cated activities in the Florida "The Greatest Living Floridi- Legislature, particularly in an," as named by the Florida regards to the Everglades Historical Society, Patrick Smith, Restoration Act, Rick Dantzler says this about Under The Pan- has joined the ranks of those their Moon: "This book is a fasci- who are compelled to write nating excursion into Florida, about this very southern land. from the Panhandle to'the Keys. He is well qualified, even gift- It captures the heart and soul of ed, with knowledge and wide- people, places and things. Read- spread understanding concern- ing this book is like a "breath of ing the unique nature of Florida fresh air" it just purely makes itself what it offers in work you feel good. It not only enter- and pleasure, its fragile ecosys- tains, but also imparts informa- tem, its magnetic beauties as tion about Florida, past and well as endless opportunities present, that everyone should and challenges. Rick is a third know. Also, the illustrations are generation Floridian and proba- amazingly good art. Under the bly could not feel as he does Panther Moon will charm read- about. Florida if he did not have ers of all ages, and I recommend this background. it without reservation. Rick This storybook is a compila- Dantzler is to be congratulated tion of fictional tales more or for a job well done!" less based on Rick's life experi- Joe Marlin Hilliard, Hilliard ences with creatures of the wild Brothers of Florida: "Under The in Florida woods and waters, Panther Moon is absolute proof hunting, fishing, and family that Rick Dantzler grew up with events. Illustrations by both feet planted firmly on Flori- renowned artist Paul Schultz da soil. He got dirt under his fin- sensitively capture the heart of gernails, and that gave him a the stories adding life and cred- love for the land that comes out stability to each. in this book. All readers, young Following the tales are and old alike, should read it." numerous expanded non-fiction Mark Silva, the Orlando Sen- Author's Notes that clarify and tinel's outstanding political edi- expound on certain passages, tor writes: Merely the mention of that touch upon his years in 'casting a fly with chartreuse Florida's Legislature, including', feathers and pink tinsel' is personal reflections referred to enough to transport a reader to in the preceding story. These a faraway, yet incredibly near, notes add strength and signifi- place. That's where lawmaker- cant substance to the overall turned-writer Rick Dantzler book. takes willing followers in his Dantzler said, "It's one thing refreshing new storybook, to say, 'I'm going to write a Under The Panther Moon. With book,' but there's no way to his own innocent memoirs and describe what it's really like. In a friend's romantic illustrations my case, probably the most diffi- of the wildlife that lures them cult part was 'letting go' of the both to the woods and water, individual stories. That is, I'd fin- Dantzler has penned the sort of ish a story thought it was primer that anyone who. what I wanted to say, then an attempts to understand both the hour or a day later I'd think of political' and natural realms of something that needed chang- Florida should read." ing. Then one editor or another Mark Silva also writes: A lost suggested a change and so I'd politician has found his way go back, rewrite and then think, home in this collection, home at 'that was it,' I was through with Panther Point, where "legend that story. Well, I finally lost has it that during the full moon count of the rewrites. You really in December, a Florida panther have to be committed to. writing walks through the creek, climbs a book to keep at it until the bit- to the top of his tree and cries ter end. out at the moon, distraught "One published writer told, about the loss of even more of me in the early stages of this its home range." .book that as lbng as I had the -.' While this collectiontof tales manuscript in. my hands Pd be! isaprimarily a work of fieotion, its- rewriting one part or another. Of focus is no less.'significant as course, I didn't believe a word non-fiction. Traditionally, a col- she'd told me at the time. As it election of stories such as these is Submitted to INI Under The Panther Moon is a wonderful tale of Florida written by Rick Dantzler, who once championed Florida's cause in the state Legislature and now does it through his imagination. the result of the author's imagi- nation, which may or may not be based on threads of real-life events. In this book both are present. However, Rick Dantzler's adven- turous tales also lead the reader down non-fiction trails in his home state of Florida. Following almost all the stories, under Author's Note, he has encom- passed both historical and con- temporary information regard- ing to a large degree, environmental, political and moral issues based on his exten- sive personal and professional experience in Florida's state government. Young people and those not so young will learn much about Florida in these postscripts, which are one and all purely non-fiction. Some of the intriguing chap- ter titles include Straight Talk at Flamingo, Crapper Creek, The Blessing and the Curse, The Leg- end of Marley Pinder, The Ani- mal Band, Under the Panther Moon, Too Close for Comfort, The Ghost, The Footwashers and others. Each and all teach about our state, explaining an environmental issue or ethic, and where appropriate; as Rick writes, convey a moral lesson. If there's anything missing in Under the Panther Moon, it's the lack of an Art page of Contents. Throughout, the illustrations of Paul Schultz are outstanding, deserving of individual titles and where to find them. Under The Panther Moon, published by Florida Classics Library, is 340 pages, classic hardback with full-color dust jacket, detailed geography key .of story locations and illustrated throughout by Paul Schultz with delicate pencil line wvoik plus reproductions of some of his oils of Florida scenes. New Years; The holiday without cards and presents The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph.D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston Christmas always ends with sales even bigger sales that were supposed to be very spe- cial before Christmas. Easter also comes with sales and after- Easter sales too. Birthdays come at all times during the year, you might be lucky to have some- one special have a birthday when a good sale is on, but don't count on it. Then there are the other days when we just celebrate no sales, no presents, no cards, no nothing, other than a day off or a moment to kick back and relax. Grandparent's Day didn't seem to catch on but in some places Secretary's Day is cele- brated with gifts. Then there New Years Day. It's usually a time for staying up New Year's Eve. Welcoming- in the New Year and the enjoying the foot- ball game or the parade before back to work. Often it's nothing special, just another day off before start- ing another year. Now that we're on the eve of another year it might be good to stop and reflect on what it may mean. We're promised troop with- drawals in a costly and difficult war. We're well underway with recuperating from the losses caused by hurricanes during the lastyear. We're having elections coming up and a chance to express our feelings about what Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. 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We're seeing efforts to root out corruption and there seems to be a revival of the questions about balance between "security" and "terror- ist threats" and individual, con- stitutional liberties. New Year's is a time I like to think about what has happened in my own life, too. I can think of some New Year's celebra- tions when I reflected on mov- ing into a ministry, changing directions, moving into a new community, finishing a course of studies, starting a new life, having a child born into our household, taking a special vacation, making new friends. More often than not, New Year's was a time for thanksgiving for the passing of another year in the same ministry or getting deeper involved in community. life where I lived. It was a time to be thankful for being able to watch a child grow and being thankful for the friends that have been there over the years, for being grateful for healing or unexpected gifts. The Hymn "How great thou art" is a reminder that they're in the ordinary things God reveals, Himself in His greatest majesty. It doesn't have to be in the excit- ing or glamorous or earth shak- ing, but there He is in the things around me that I take for grant- ed. New Year's is really a bench- mark, a time to think about the past and the future. If there is a resolution to be offered, it might be that we thank God for the past year and thank him for what is on the horizon. The words from Philippians sum it up: "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice!" Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about any- thing, but in everything with prayer and petition with thanks- giving present your request's to God. And the peace of God which transcends all under- standing will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:4-7)". The Lord that carried us through the past year and years, through the difficult moments and through all that came, will also be with us in the year and years to come. That's worth tak- ing a moment out on a bench- mark holiday to celebrate no cards, no gifts, but remembering the past and looking to the future and knowing God is at our side. There's a resolution to make at New Years being grateful to God and walking with Him into the New Year and knowing that He'll be there no matter what comes. Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Hello! I have a question about my 105- pound dog Piper. Piper is a Malamute mix breed, and we live out on our farm in Illi- nois. It's pretty cold this time of the year, and I have been noticing the pads on Doc his feet are Savvy very dry and Savvy cracked. Tell me Doc, is there a little some- thing I can put on his pads to cure them? Thanks, Paul. A: Hello there Paul, and thanks for the interesting ques- tion. Yes, there a few things you can do for Piper. Vaseline will work wonderfully! Only, howev- er, as long as Piper wears socks or booties. If you put a little Vaseline on his feet with socks, then it will just wipe right on off. There are special booties you can pick up at pet supplies. Paul, you can even find snow boots for sale! Try this every day for a week, and let me know if Piper's paws are pretty once again. Happy New Year Paul, Doc Savvy. Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I have plans for a big party at my house New Year's Eve with catered food, live music, plenty of fun and fireworks. I am concerned about two very important things however, my two hound dogs Josie and Silly! I think they will be very nervous with all the noise from the fireworks. I plan on keeping them inside 'the house in their kennel, but I was wondering, can I give them a\ sedative? Thanks Doc, Jessie in Pt. St. Lucie. A: Well first of all Jessie, where is my invitation? Huh! Okay, the answer is yes! As long as your dogs are healthy, and without any signs of seizures, and your veterinarian is okay with dispensing them, then yes, and I recommend Acepro- mazine. Have a happy and safe New Year. Best wishes, Doc Savvy. E-mail your pet questions to DocSavvy@aol.com and check out your answers weekly in The Pet Corner. Be sure to tune into The Savvy Vet Show each Thurs- day at 1.0:30 a.m. on 93.5 FM The Big Dawg! -3 Glades County Democrat Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. 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'-, , Ph.r.ne i.:l. V3 ,465 E 'iail .,rnrin '',-' i,'t nei Newszap! Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com OPINION Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, Pecember 29, 2005 ,~ursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Arrest Report Crist announces new partnership for child safety Editor's note: The following individuals listed in the arrest reports, are not an indication of guilt. Anyone wishing to contact the newspaper following the final disposition of their case may do so for publication. Glades County Sheriff's Office press releases On Dec. 16,, Sheriff Stuart Whiddon announced the arrests of three (3) juveniles. The juve- niles were initially questioned after several leads were obtained by Glades County Sheriff's investigators. During the interviews, several confes- sions were obtained from the juveniles regarding numerous crimes that were currently being investigated as well as others that were unknown; Following the interviews, three arrests were made, which closed the following four (4) cases. Burglary to a residence and theft within, burglary to a vehi- cle and grand theft within, bur- glary to a residence(arson with- in and felony criminal mischief within, misdemeanor criminal mischief. Juvenile number one (1) was charged With Burglary to a resi- dence theft. Juvenile number two (2) was charged with Burglary to a resi- dence (3 counts), Burglary to a vehicle, grand theft, Felony mis- chief, arson to a residence, theft, misdemeanor criminal mischief. Juvenile number three (3) was charged with Burglary to a residence (2 counts), Burglary to a vehicle, grand tell, felony criminal mischief, arson to a res- idence, misdemeanor criminal mischief. Juvenile -number two and three were arrested and trans- ported to the Lee County Jail for booking into the Department of Juvenile Justice Facility. Juvenile number one was arrested and released to his parents with a notice to appear, which requires the juvenile to appear at a later date in Glades County Court before the judge. On Dec. 22, Sheriff Stuart Whiddon announced the arrests of three (3) individuals on drug related offenses. Sheriff Whid- don stated that on Dec. 22 at approximately 0430 hours Deputies and Detectives execut- ed a narcotics search warrant at 401 Meadow brook Avenue in Moore Haven. The search warrant was obtained by detective Harris based on the following viola- tions: Sell of cocaine, posses- sion of cocaine with intent to sell, delivery of cocaine. Once the warrant was executed, Anthony Braham (B/M, D.O.B. Nov. 11, 1977) was arrested and charged as follows: Sell of cocaine, Possession of cocaine with intent to sell, deliv- ery of cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijua- na. Deputies and detectives then responded to various other resi- dences in Glades County and were successful in arresting the following suspects for drug related violations. Detective Harris and Detec- tive Jones arrested Cleveland Bennett Williams (B/M, D.O.B. Oct. 8, 1972) of 714 Avenue A in Moore Haven, he was charged as follows: Sale of cocaine with- in 1000 feet of a church, posses- sion of cocaine wi:h intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Detective Harris arrested Dennis T. Brown (B/M/, D.O.B.. July 3, 1961) of 410 Orchard Avenue in Moore Haven, he was charged as follows: Sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church. Sheriff Whiddon stated that one suspect was not located, however, he has pending crimi- nal charges for *drug related offenses and will be arrested when located. Sheriff Whiddon stated that these arrests are a result of con- tinued investigations that occur in Glade- ,.:.unty on a regular basis. Sheriff Whiddon further stated that he would not tolerate these types of crimes; therefore, Glades County Sheriff's Office has a zero tolerance policy with regards to drug related offenses. TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist announced that Floridiaris can now utilize a new tool to help ensure the safe- ty of their children and neigh- borhoods. Beginning today, Floridians and citizens across America can link to the Family Watchdog Web site through the Attorney General's site at http://MyFloridaLegal.com. Family Watchdog features a unique service that provides e- mail notification when regis- tered sexual predators move into a neighborhood. Florida becomes the first state to join forces with this child safety, operation. The new site is part of the Amber Alert network and can be accessed directly at http://Fami- lywatchdog.us. It provides free general infor- mation, detailed maps of neigh- borhoods, tips on keeping chil- dren safe, and an e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves into a partic- ular neighborhood. Additional addresses can be added to the notification system for a small fee. Family watchdog is endorsed by America's Most Wanted host John Walsh and child safety advocate Julie Clark, who together formed The Safe Side, a group designed to further child protection efforts. "Nothing is more important than the protection of our chil- dren," said Crist. "We .are pleased to alert our citizens to this new tool that can help par- ents keep track of those who are prone to destroy lives. Sexual predators are likely to commit similar crimes again, so parents need to know when these indi- viduals move into the neighbor- hood." Family Watchdog can also serve as a bridge among the, states in helping citizens know the locations of these offenders. While states such as Florida have a database of registered sexual predators and offenders, it is difficult to know when they move to another state. Sexual offenders and predators can be tracked by name, no matter the state in which, they are regis- tered, and the Family Watchdog "Family Watchdog is honored to provide our Internet-based sex offender mapping service to the state of Florida, and we welcome the oppor- tunity to partner with Attorney General Crist and his staff to reduce the number of sexual assaults committed on Floridians." Steve Roddel founder of Family Watchdog site enables parents to draw maps of their registered address- es., "Like parents everywhere, we're sick and tired of seeing case after case of crimes against children," said Walsh and Clark. "You can join us in fighting back." "Family Watchdog is honored to provide our Internet-based sex offender mapping service to the state of Florida, and we wel- come the opportunity to partner with Attorney General Crist and his staff to reduce the number of sexual assaults committed on Floridians," said Steve Roddel, founder of Family Watchdog. "We believe strongly that the best way to combat sexual .assault is, through personal awareness. Identifying known perpetrators of these crimes within the community is an important first step in protecting those most at risk of sexual assault." In the six months since Rod- del launched Family Watchdog in Westfield, Indiana, the Web site has grown into America's number one site for the identifi- cation and mapping of convict- ed sexual offenders. The Web site consistently has more users than the next three sites com- bined. Over the last several weeks the Web site has under- gone major changes to make it easier to navigate and offer the user more information, includ- ing a national Amber Alert Sys- tem, child safety tips, and holi- day shopping safety. This partnership is another component of the attorney gen- eral's commitment to enhanc- ing child safety. During 2005 sev- eral initiatives have been launched, including a partner- ship with Net Smartz, an interac- tive resource for children and parents. Other initiatives include: In May, Crist and Florida Department of Law Enforce- ment Commissioner Guy Tun- nell, in conjunction with Pitney- Bowes, announced an enhanced state Web site that makes it easier to keep track of sexual offenders and predators in Florida. The establishment of the attorney general's Cyber Crime Unit in 2005. This unit targets child pornography, child preda- tors and internet-based sexual exploitation of children, and produced the arrest of an accused child pornographer soon after it was established. A new publication titled "Safe Steps" was produced for the purpose of educating par- ents. on ways to protect their young children and alert them to issues involving teenagers. The publication was produced in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A series of one-hour cours- es called "Escape School," cov- ering child safety for both chil- dren and parents, was presented at 25 locations around the state. Links to these child safety ini- tiatives can be found on the attorney general's homepage at http://MyFloridaLegal.com and by clicking on "Child Safety." The attorney general also successfully fought for the con- stitutionality of the Florida Sexu- al Predators Act Florida's ver- sion of "Megan's Law," which is the act that requires sexual predators to register once they are released from prison. The Florida Supreme Court agreed with the arguments put forth by the Attorney General's Office: of the Solicitor General. The Supreme Court also agreed with ihe attorney general's argu- ment that automatically placing a convicted offender's name on a list of offenders is not uncon- stitutional. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court last month refused to consider a legal chal- lenge to the Florida law requir- ing sex offenders to register with the state so their pictures and other identifying information can be posted on the Internet. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs the help of the community to help locate a wanted fugi- tive as of Dec. 23,2005. Her name is Laffetta L. Gibson, she female, D.O.B. Jan. 18, 1989. Shea is five feet, Laffetta L. three inches Gibson tall and weighs 140 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her right shoul- der. Her last known-address is N.W. 2nd Street, Belle Glade. She is wanted for Felony: (1) Violation f oPuation; leaving the scene of a crash involving injury.. (2) Failure to comply with payment of restitution as to the charges: Leaving the scene of crash involving injury; driving while license cancelled, sus- pended or revoked. If you should have any infor- mation or know the where- abouts of Laffetta L. Gibson, please call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. OFFICE IS CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE We would like our readers and the community to know that we will not be returning to the 626 W. Sugarland Highway (US 27) location, and are now seeking an alternate office space in Clewiston more suitable to our needs. We will announce in your paper when we have done so. We will, continue to publish your newspaper every Thursday Below is information on how to get in contact with us., We will be working out of the Caloosa Belle office located at: 22 Fort Thompson Avenue LaBelle, FL 33975 Caloosa Belle: (863) 675-2541 fax: (863) 675-1449 Editorial Email Addresses: Clewiston.News: clewnews@newszap.com Glades County Democrat: gcdnews@newszap.com The Sun: sunnews@newszap.com Subscriptions: (877)-353-2424 Advertising Email Address: southlakeads@newszap.com To Place a Classified: (877)-353-2424 email address: classads@newszap.com Billing Questions: (800) 426-4192 email address: billteam@newszap.com Delivery Questions: (877) 282-8586 email address: readerservices@newszap.com Household T-Hazardous Waste Electonics Waste Collection FREE For Glades County FREE WHEN Saturday, January 7th, 2005 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the DOYLE CONNER BUILDING MOORE HAVEN CALL (863) 675-0124 No Business Waste Accepted How to Transport/Before You Bring In Your Hazardous Waste Leave all products in their original containers DO NOT mix different or unknown materials together Label or leave labels on all containers Check all containers for leakage, transport upright in a sturdy box or tray. 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M ,.AL ,* STORE HOU Jeep RS: MONDAY-FR r * Thursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee HI ; I; ; Imi I 1141 NEON 99 9i Ay Thursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee The real truth about genetics and weight loss irNI/Iatrina -IsKen Damage evidence still widespread Damage from Hurricane Wilma is still visible throughout Moore Haven as Glades County residents continue the long hurricane recovery process. GCD school briefs Vote for teacher of the year Parents and community mem- bers are invited to vote for the Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School Teacher of the Year. Ballots and a ballot box will be available in the front office of the school begin- ning Monday, Jan. 2, and continu- ing through Thursday, Jan. 5. If you would like to cast a ballot for a teacher who has made a difference in your life or in the life of your child, please stop by the office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to cast your vote. You may obtain a ballot from any of the secretaries in the office. Thank you for the support you show our school. Scholarships available The JJ Wiggins Memorial Trust renewal scholarships for Spring 2006 are now available. They may be picked up at JJ Wiggins Youth Center or inrthe Moore Haven Jr./Sr. High School guidance office. Dead- line for renewal is Dec. 29 call 946-3400 for details. School Board meeting Regular meetings .%illnot be held on the fourth Thursday during the months of November and December. Beginning in January of 2006, regular meetings will be held on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. and the fourth Thuisdav at 9 p.m. in the Glades County School Board meeting room, 400 10th Street, SW in Moore Haven. WG Elementary School - bus driver course The Glades County School Dis- trict will be offering a bus driver course for individuals who are interested in.obtaining their certifi- cation to drive school buses for reg- ular bus routes, extra curricular trips and substitute drivers. Upon completion of the course, individu- als will obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement and S endorsemenieit. If interested, \ou may contact Doug Manke.of the GCSD at (863) 946-3662 or Scott Bass of GCSD at (863) 946-0202 ext. 13 Report available The NCLB School Public Accountability Report from Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School is available on the school Web site http://glades.edgate.org/moore- haven/index.php, copies of the report are also available in the school's main office, 700 Terrier Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven. Sunday school St Theresa Catholic Church in Buckhead Ridge has begun its Sun- day school (CCD) program. Please call Ann at 467-1516 or Fr. Dan at the Parish Office (863) 946-0696 for more information. Fun for all ages! Glades Truancy Program The Glades County School . Board has adopted a truancy pro- gram for all Glades County schools for the 2005-06 school \ear, in an ellort to reduce unexcused absences. Glades Truancy Pro- gram handbooks are available at each school office. West Glades Elementary Parents: FCAT scores may be picked up at the school office, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. GED classes The Glades County School Dis- trict is offering GED prep classes at Moore Haven High School (room 26-003) for adults who wish to obtain their GED. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. Ybu may register-the night of the classes. It you have any ques- tions you may call Scott Bass at (863) 946-0202 ext. 13. Children's advocates are needed The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program needs volunteers to repre- sent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected, children before the court, social service agencies and the community. No special educational, degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commitment to helping a child. Attendance at three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239) 461-4360 or (800) 269-6210 for more informa- tion, and to reserve your space for training. $ Accountability report The "No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report" for Moore Haven Elemen- tary School is now available in the elementary school office. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by the office and one will be made available to you. Stop the violence The Hendry and Glades Domes- tic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing services, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic/sexual violence in our community. The meetings rotate between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved in the council or for information about meeting dates and times, please call Abuse Council and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension (REACT): (863) 674-1811 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to speak with an advo- cate. Tall and short, dark and light, freckled and tanned, we come in myriad packages with myriad fea- tures, most of them determined by our genetics before we ever draw 'breath. Very few of these traits can we control, and we just have to play the hand we re dealt. But when people are earnestly trying to lose weight and failing again and again, many ultimately get the sneaking suspicion that they really are playing against a stacked deck. They may be right. If you're one of those who sub- scribes to the notion that America's growing weight problem is solely a failure of personal restraint or will, it's time to reconsider. Solid research is helping us understand just how truly stacked that deck is, because in addition to anything else, for some people who struggle with their weight, it seems that any given exercise effort will yield far less result than it offers anyone else because of what's already coded on their DNA. When it comes to weight man- agement, genetic factors get blamed for a lot of body issues where they may or may not have a role: "She's just big- boned." "He just carries his cargo up front." "The whole Famill is built that way." You've heard them all, and they might have sounded more like excuses than explanations. But think about the genetically based elements that we already know are out of our control: People certainly do have different body types, with some of us thicker or thinner than others, and shorter or taller. Then there's the particular pre- disposition for distribution, for hav- ing our weight in certain places on our bodies, which could be the old apple/pear body-type contrast, or a tendency to carry fat on the arms. Add to those a predisposition for building muscle easily or not. And if you want to be very specific, throw in that natural love or dislike of ath- letic pursuits that would certainly come into playwith exercise. From just those few features, you can see how someone with an unfavorable combination of genet- ic factors is going to be at a disad- vantage compared to someone vith a better"stack of factors." - And now there's this: Researchers have identified specific combinations of genes that appear to correlate very strongly with fat retention independent, of, even in spite of, exercise. In a very closely controlled, year- long study with post-menopausal women chosen as subjects because they are more stable, hor- monally speaking researchers divided the participants into an exercise intervention group and a control group. All the subjects were carefully selected for specific features of their health and lifestyle. Various lab tests were taken, including certain genetic tests. The subjects were all instructed not to change their dietary habits. The control group was assigned a moderate stretching regimen to use over the course of the study, and the intervention group was given a moderate inten- sity, 45-minute workout for five days a week, initially with supervi- sion. There was detailed tracking, because the researchers were espe- cially interested in identifying dis- tinctions between genetic and envi- ronmental factors. At the end of the study period, the researchers found a distinct variability in the amount of fat lost by some exercisers that could not be explained by their adherence levels. So the researchers looked to the genetic data, and indeed, there were two specific genes that stood out related to patterns of fat loss and exercise. Participants \\ith cer- tain combinations.of those genes and their variants had significantly different fat loss outcomes. The complex science at this level can be pretty confusing. Genes are named with different alphanumeric codes and so are their variant alleles. If you're not careful, you can end up in some real alphabet soup just trying to talk about it, but basically two genes are involved here, the CYP19 and the COMT. They found that having one CYP19 gene and its variants was not consistently associated with per- centage fat, total fat, subcutaneous fat or intra-abdominal fat, that dan- gerous excess that gathers around our vital organs. But having two such genes cor- related to a slightly larger decrease in body mass index, and a signifi- cantly larger decrease in total fat and percentage of body fat. . And having a particular geno- type of the COMT gene, together with at least one copy of the CYP19 gene, also related to a significantly larger decrease in BMI, total fat and percentage of body fat. There were corresponding intermediate com- binations and-results that bore out the relationships.... Interestingly, in the exercising group, those with a specific variant of the CYP19 gene lost more fat over the year, but in the non-work- out group, those with that same variant gained more fat. Why and how these genes affect the fat/exercise relationship isn't yet understood, but now that these have been identified as signifi- cant, they are the subject of much new, focused study. Other research has since showed that women with that specific CYP19 variant have higher concentrations of the hor- mones estrone and estradiol, which may make them more resist- ant to fat loss through exercise. Obviously, everyone can't go for genetic testing before embarking on a weight loss effort. And where the rubber meets the road, it may not even matter what specific genetic makeup you have that could be adding to your difficulty. The important thing is that this research shows once again that the calories-in, calories-out expla- nations about body weight are just too simplistic and don't account for many very real variables that have nothing to do with will or self- restraint. Many people have always known this at gut level, but it's good to see the science bear that out. That said, people shouldn't assume that they're genetically precluded from ever being thin and healthy. Remember that natural love of ath- letic activity we mentioned? You might not be born with it, but you can learn new behaviors and adapt. Nowadays, we have all sorts of ways to overcome our genetics. We take medications, we dye our hair, and we even wear colored contact lenses! The exercise plan that got your sister so svelte may not work for you, but something will. So ifyou're one of those with the bad hand, don't give up! A dietary and weight management program could be tailored to address your very specific needs in order to get and keep your weight in check. Because getting dealt a bad hand doesn't doom you to losing the game -- it just means you need a different strategy forwinning it. Thick/Thin If you've earnestly tried to drop weight, and your results just don't ever seem to stack up very well next to your pals thatcanbevery demoralizing. But it may be that you're subject to certain resistant genetic factors. Sometimes, simply understanding the cards they're holding can alleviate a lot of the frustration for people by enabling them to set more reasonable expectations, and helping them take a fresh start at getting healthy. Glades County School calendar Dec. 19-30: Christmas/New Year holi- day Jan. 2: Teacher workday (No school for students) Jan. 3: Students return to school Jan. 5: Report cards go out Jan. 16: Martin L. King holiday Feb. 2: Interim report cards issued Feb. 7: Open house; Moore Haven Jr./Sr. High School; 5-7 p.m. Feb. 9: Open house: elementary schools; 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20: Presidents Day holiday March 3: Chalo Nitka holiday March 10; End of third nine-week period March 13: Teacher workday (No school for students) March 16: Report cards go out March 20-24: Spring break April 14: Good Friday holiday April 17: Soring holiday (Teachers/students) April 27: Interim report cards May 21: Baccalaureate May 26: Graduation May 29: Memorial Day holiday May 31: Last day for students/early release June 1-2: Post school; teacher work- days June 2: Last day for teachers Clewiston Adult & Community School Ph: (883)983.1511 Fx: (863)983.1517 Winter Semester Schedule 2006 Beginning January 3,2006 thru March 17,2006 BA3IC AND HIGH CHOL CNOQ LEMON "Day Lab Classes: Hours are 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Begin End Course Course Number Days Date Date Time Tuttion Teacher Build/Room ABE 9900004-211 Mon-Fri 1/3/2006 3/17/2006 8:30.-11:30a.m. None Mr. Bolan Day Lab ABE 9900004-212 Mon-Fri I/3200 3/17/2006 12:30 3:30 p.m. None Mr. Bolan Day Lab- GED Preparation 9900026-211 Mon-Fri / 3/2006 3/17/2006 8:30- 11:30 am. None Mr. Bolan Day Lab GED Preparation 9900026-212 Mon-Fri 113/2006 3/17/2008 12:30-.3:30 p.m. None Mr. Bolan Day Lab ESOL 9900040-211 Mon-Frf 1/3/2006 3/17/2006 8:30-11:30a.m. None Mr.Bolan Day Lab PASI.l AND HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION Begin End Course Days Date Data Time Tuition Teacher Build/Room ABE 9900004-213 Mon/Wed 1/4/2006 3/15/2006 6:30 pm 9:30 pm None M. Plum Day Lab ABE 9900004-214 Tues/Thur 1/3/2006 3/16/2006 6:30 pm 9:30 pm None Mr, Griffith Day Lab GED Preparation 9900026-213 Mon/Wed 1/9/2006 3/15/2006 6:30 pm 9:30 pm None M. Plum Day Lab GED Preparation 9900026-214 TuesThur 1/3/2006 3/16/2006 6:30 pm 9:30 pm None Mr. Griffith Day Lab ESOL 9900040-212 Mon/Tues 1/3/2006 3/14/2006 6:00 pm 9;00 pm None T. B. A. C.AS. ESOL 9900040-213 Wed/Thur 1/4/2006 3/16/2008 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm None T. B. A. CAS. CONM4^ q (oJRF9Kk EApCATION CASES Begin End Course Days Date Dat Time Tuition Teacher Build/Room When you have a CT exam, you want the clearest and most accurate images possible. 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Cournseng and tutoring aem aevable For moee infomton on scl ass d esgahntre on. pg0 call (08(3)93 1511 "High School Graduated faking a High School Completon course or Vocational TraWlcg courseaO Ieubct to a semsltr fe. CLEWISTON ADULT & COMMUNITY SCHOOL SAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATED IN REGARD TO RACE. COLOR. AGE. SEX. NATIONAL ORIN,I OR HANDICAP $ 63.50 $ 63.50 $ 63.50 $ 63.60 Mrs. Way Mr. Griffith T. B. A. T. B.A. C. A. S. C. A. S. C. A. S. C. A. S. 983.1511 Thursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Florida settlers learned about baking powder Edited by MaryAnn Morris Editor's note: What does the history of baking powder have to do with Florida history? It's the Christmas season: Cookie time! What was baking like during the pioneer days in Florida? During the Depression, in the 1930s the feder- al government sponsored work to create jobs. The Federal Writer's Project was one of those works. Within the Federal Writer's Project is an account of very early life in south Florida taken by Bertha A. Comstock on Dec. 16, 1938 from Mary Brennan Burrell who, togeth- er with her husband John, settled around 1887 in what was to become Immokalee. The account here was taken from the original story in the Federal Writer's Project. The story begins: Mary's family came to South Carolina from Eng- land and then to Madison County in North Florida before the Civil War. She was 78 years old when her story was written in 1938, so she would have been born in 1850. Her story itself is now 67 years old. Mary's husband John bought land 24 miles from Fort Myers, on the edge of the Big Cypress, built a house and moved the family there. It was then, in 1887 that Mary first had baking-powder. Until then, all "rising" breads were made with sour milk, preferably heavy butter- milk and soda. Heavy buttermilk is that which had stood after being churned until it was thick. This was Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history . considered the best for baking. Milk that was merely "sour" did not give as good results. Clabbered milk could be used, but the best cooks always preferred heavy buttermilk. But the new baking powder creat- ed a furor for "new baking" among the pioneer women of the Deep South. This new product came in a package done up in stout outer wrapping inside were packs of two kinds of powder, one three times as large as the other. One was soda, the other cream of tartar. The directions were to use one tea- spoonful of cream of tartar with two teaspoonfuls of soda. They had to be mixed well and were put into the batter after everything else was mixed; the oven must be ready and the pan greased to receive the bat- ter. Then the new baking powder was stirred in quickly and thor- oughly, the batter turned into the pan and put in the oven. It took a long time to get used to baking powder, and most "crack- DENTURES SAME DAY SERVICE FROM $385 $365PARTIALS " ;L EXTRACTIONS & I.V ANESTHESIA FOR YOUR PRICE QUOTE CALL VICKI S. 1-866-226-9400 - a a w B A I TH PAIN _N AYTEPRS NRE'NSBE0KPTtNHAA IHI1 IUt10iLNI.YM 1OlI NAf KEITAPE HT D ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIB EMMINADONORTRATMENT . - L U .AL .-- ........... .. ....- . Special 1o Ini/Watkins Community Museum, Kansas Advertisements for "Spoon in the Can" baking powder man- ufactured by the Yarnell Brothers from the 1880s or 1890s are amusing by today's standards and show just how long ago it was. er" women liked the old way of soda and heavy buttermilk the best. Now, a large percentage of "Crack- ers" use ready-to-mix four, rather than worry with a recipe that calls for yeast or baking powder. "Most old timers from Georgia and the backwoods bought the ready-to-mix flour for both biscuit and pancakes," Mary said. "Southern recipes are all found- ed on old style breads, always served hot, and self-rising baking seem to be lighter than where you .have to mix your baking powder yourself. As most buttermilk nowa- days (the 1930s) is not churned, but made with tablets bought at the drugstore," she wrote. "We just use self-rising and ready-mix as a sure means to have good bakings" said another South- ern woman. Remember, this was all in a fire- place or on a wood-burning stove --wilh no thermostat! Unemployment rates continue to improve The Lake Okeechobee area is enjoying reduced unemployment. Hendry County's unemploy- ment rate in November was 7.2 percent. This is an improvement over the October rate of 8.2 per- cent. In November 2004, -the county's unemployment rate was 8.1 percent. According to the state of Florida report, Hendry County has a workforce of 17,850 per- sons. Florida's strong job growth continues as the. state added 255,100 jobs over the year in November, growing at 3.4 per- cent, more than twice the national rate. The national rate of growth was 1.5 percent for the same peri- od. Based on the latest available data, Florida leads the nation in the number of new jobs created and has the lowest unemploy- ment rate of the 10 most populous states. The state's seasonally adjusted November 2005 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, relatively unchanged from the revised rate of 3.5 percent in October and down by 1.1 percentage points from 4.7 percent year ago. Florida's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Novem- ber 2005 of 3.6 percent was 1.4 percentage points lower than the national rate of 5.0 percent and relatively unchanged from the pre- vious month. Florida continues to see the rate of job growth exceed other comparable states. Based on data from October 2005, the latest month for which comparable data are available from other states, Florida led all states in the number, of new jobs created and had the, fastest rate of annual job growth among the 10 most populous states. Solid growth continued in Manufacturing, which h gained 5,500 jobs i + 1.-4 percent) o er the 'ear. Durable goods manufactur- ing gained -4,9010 jobs, mainly in transportation equipment manu- facturing i +3,300 lobs, +7.9 per- cent). Durable Goods employ- ment, which makes up about two-thirds of the manufacturing industry, has seen gains for the past year and a half., The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale- Miami Beach MSA led the state in employment growth (+59,300 jobs, +2.5 percent), followed by the Orlando and Tampa-St. Peters- burg-Clearwater MSAs with over- the-year job growth in November 2005 of +41,000 jobs and +31,400 jobs, respectively. Okeechobee County's unem- ployment rate in November was 4.7 percent. In October, the rate was 5.2 percent. In No'eember 2004, the county's unemployment rate was 6.5 percent. The county has aworkforce of 16,027. Palm Beach County's unem- ployment rate in November was 3.8 percent, the same as the rate in October. In November 2004, the county had 4.9 percent unemploy- ment. The county has a workforce of 622,445 persons. Glades County's unemploy- ment rate in November was 3.9 percent. In October, the county had 4.5 percent unemployment. In November 2004, the rate was 4.7 percent. Glades County has a workforce of 5,094 persons. PBCC begins teacher certification program LAKE WORTH Palm Beach Community College now offers professionals with non-education bachelor's degrees the opportunity to change careers while also help- ing to fill Florida's critical need for teachers through the Teacher Certi- fication Program, with classes beginning Jan. 5,2006. This program, established by, the 2004 Florida Legislature, pre- pares those with non-education bachelor's degrees to transfer into K-12 teaching careers. Candidates for this program must meet subject area requirements, have a mini- mum .2.5 grade pojnt average, interview with a program coordi- nator and complete a self-assess- ment for teaching. This program is also open to current teachers working with a three-year tempo- rary certificate. The program is comprised of seven courses and two field experi- ences (21 credit hours), which will help students, develop the compe- tencies and skills needed to suc- ceed in the classroom. Program completion will qualify the student for state teaching certification. Most students will complete the course work in onre ear or less. Florida is projected to hire 25,000 to 35,000 teachers per year for the next three years yet only about 6,000 education majors graduate from Florida universities each year. That disparity in num- bers prompted the Florida Legisla- ture to look to the community col- leges to professionally and efficiently retrain college graduates to meet this critical need. Registration for spring term is open until Jan. 4, 2006. For more information or to register for class- Tivo and Tash go behind bars to help BELLE GLADE Tivo and Tash - two eight-week old black Labrador Retrievers will be booked into the Palm Beach Coun- ty stockade and spend the next 14 months behind bars. These two pups haven't done anything wrong, - at least nothing that would land them in jail but they are prepar- ing for a lifetime commitment. They are the first puppies that will be raised by Palm Beach Coun- ty Sheriff's Office inmates to become assistance dogs for the dis- abled. The program Pawsibilities Unleashed is a partnership between the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office, Animals 101, Inc., Village Animal HIGHLANDS SHEDS 863-314-0999 8X10 $1,500.00 10X10io $1,899.00 10X12 $2,059.00 10X14 $2,259.00 12X16 $2,999.00 12X20 $3,499.00 12X24 $3,999.00 INSTALLED + TAX Clinic and Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). "The program is positive from all angles," said Public Defender Carey Haughwout. "Each puppy will ultimately help provide inde- .pendence 'to a person with a dis- ability and in the meantime the inmates benefit by learning the skills and trust that go along with preparing the puppies for a life of service." Initially, inmate trainers will be selected from the women's section of the Drug Farm a program designed to help women deal with substance abuse issues during their incarceration. The puppies will live in the Drug Farm dorm where two inmates will work with each puppy on a daily basis teaching basic com- mands and helping with socializa- tion. After their sentence at the jail is up, the puppies will go to CCI for more advanced training prior to graduating into service. Similar programs have been successful in jails and prisons throughout the nation but this is a first for South Florida. "We fully expect to see this pro- gram grow," said Sheriff Ric Brad- shaw. "The more puppies we can train here, the more lives we can impact both inmates and those in need of service dogs." The puppies are provided by CCI and the training for the inmates following CCI's guidelines, is pro- vided by Animals 101, Inc., a local humane education non-profit. 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Tracy Whirls, former Glades County Democrat copy editor, became the new Glades County Economic Development Council executive director. Whitney Bell was crowned 2005 Miss Chalo Nitka. Jessica' Stafford was named Junior Miss Chalo Nitka. Jenna Palladino was crowned Chalo Nilka Princess. Cnelse\ Williams was crowned Little Miss Chalo Nitka. March Moore Haven Elementary School %\as named a National Best Practices Site byPearson Dig-' ital Learning Institute. The annual Chalo Nitka Fes- tival included children's games, arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, a parade, dances, entertain- ment and the exciting Chalo Nitka Rodeo. School board members reviewed the need for a bus stop light in Ortona. The Glades County Garden Club celebrated its 30th year, proud of their dedication to plant- ing trees and beautifying the Glades County area with plants. The Cow\s R Li Dairy Club took honors at the State Youth Hope Continued From Page 1 pleted The Brighton Indian Reservation Charter School will be open, hopefully in August. Some 230 children who .live on the reservation will be able to go to a school integrated into the Seminole culture." Glades County Economic Development Council Director, Tracey Whirls reported on discus- sion at a recent Moore Haven City Council meeting. The city council is committed to revitalizing the city's waterfront t along, the Caloosahatchee River with dock- age facilities for boaters and yachtsmen supported by a hotel, and restaurant/lounge. In concert with this, Main Street is continu-' ing to work with the owners of the historic buildings in the down- town. The increased water traffic would support those businesses as well. Boaters would be stop- ping, shopping eating and staying in Moore Haven. Nature Continued From Page 1 for Coastplan, Inc., a Fort Myers- based company. John G. Beriault is the West Coast Project Representative for the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy of Florida. The con- servancy's current projects include the Okeechobee Battle- field and the Ortona Canal, which is part of the mound complex in -5I Submitted to INI Susie Matison was named Glades County School District Vol- unteer of the year. Fair. who ea The community mourned tialsand former sheriff James Rider, who *Th passed away March 23 cil discus Negotiations over the pro- main stl posed county landfill continued. Trh Glades County Board of da plan Commissioners scheduled a meeting with Hendry County offi- cials to discuss the formation of a May regional water authority to address regional issues. o Th cil ado[ nate th April Street downtc A new church. St. Theresa of talizatic the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Su was dedicated in Buckhead Glades Ridge. Bishop John Nevins offici- unteer( ated at the dedication ceremony GlI Father Esteban Soy is pastor of ers app both St. Theresa's Church in "Four ( Buckhead Ridge and St. Joseph ing the the Worker Church in Moore propos Haven. The same day the new amend church was dedicated, word the area came from the Valican that Pope C John Paul II had passed away. joined Ortona children celebrated Arbor D Easter with a community Easter Or Egg Hunt. contest A project to beautify the Br grounds around the Glades Coun- tion stu tv Courthouse was spearheaded withvis byJanice Henderson. "pull o0 Glades County Commission- student ers reviewed the options for solid schools waste disposal. chobee Redlands Christian Migrant on the Association honored 90 staffers week Wendell Taylor, Glades County Manager, has been on the job for sL\ months and says he is not a resolution person, but he has a vision for the future of the county "The land-use, planning and land development regulations will be made more responsive to the people: The language will be sim- plified, and be more user-friendly, so if a person has a permit in process it will be possible to go on-line to check the status of the permit. People shouldn't have to wait only to find out that some small detail has held them up. Opportunity is coming knocking: on Glades County's door we want to answer. I couldn't do this alone, I've asked the Board of County Commissioners and the departments involved to work to accomplish this and by all work- ing together we will make it hap- pen. . "The Board of County Com- missioners is looking to create more jobs for the people in Glades Counth. The county is buy- ing a parcel of land at the north- the park.. The park is named for Larry Luckey, who was instrumental in its preservation and develop- ment. He is an expert on Glades County history and also serves as property appraiser for the county. A professional storyteller and published writer, Carol Mahler has served as humanities scholar for many projects funded by the Florida Humanities Council, including programs at the Glades County Public Library and the Moore Haven Correctional Institu- rned professional creden- d college degrees. .e Moore Haven City Coun-. ussed restoring the historic reel buildings. ie Seminole Tribe of Flori- ned tribal elections. e Moore Haven City Coun- pted a resolution to desig- e city as a Florida Main con-mmunity, to promote swn restoration and revi- in. usie Matison was named County School District \ul- of the Year. ades County Commission- proved the concept of the Corners" concept, includ- Muse area, to expedite ed comprehensive plan menis for development of a. blades County residents Floridians in celebrating 3ay. tona's annual sidewalk art attracted doung artists. igh.ton Seminole Reserva- dents shared their culture itors with a program at the ut" program. Elementary s who attend public s in Glades and Okee- * Counties, attend school reservation one day a .t the Tribal school they east corner of Highway 78 and HighwvaN 27 a minimum of 50 percent of this land %\ill be used for a business industrial park. The remainder of the land will be for an expansion of the correctional facility. The closing will take place this month." Stuart Whiddon, Sheriff of Glades County said, "When we break ground on the new county jail in January it will be .the start of the largest project money wise, at $33 million that Glades County had ever undertaken. We're look- ing at a 400-bed facility that will house .federal detainees. We'll also be moving the entire sheriff's office operations there. Planned completion is 18 months, around the middle of 2007. Other than that, my people are working hard: Getting a grip on the drug trade and burglaries. "We work 12-hour shifts. On Christmas morning, if it's slow and it usually is, officers can drop by home and open gifts and later in the day, too, if situations permit they can drop by for a .quick din- tion. Mahler will also lead a read- ing/discussion program at the Ortona Community Library at noon to 1:30 p.m. for four consec- utive Wednesdays, starting Jan. 11, as part of the grant project. Copies of the book to be dis- cussed, "The Florida Reader: Visions of Paradise from 1530 to the Present," published by Pineapple Press in 1991, are avail- able to those who participate in the program. The Florida Humanities Coun- learn about their culture and lan- guage, while continuing to study subjects such as reading, math and history. Moore Haven High School students celebrated their graduta- tion. June The Glades County School Board audit was completed with only a fe% minor discrepancies. Glades County residents started preparing tor hurricane season. Moore Haven High School students received a record num- ber of college scholarships. The end of an unusual\ wet "dry" season left ponds and lakes S ith high w ater le' els as the rains of the "\vet" season started. A Palmdale resident \\as found dead of a gunshot wound Two arrests were made in con- nection with the shooting. Glades County Manager Jim Smith resigned. Don. Robertson was present- ed with the.Rancher and Leader Award at the annual Florida Cat- tlemen's Association convention. Boater access to, the Kissim- mee River was limited due to heavy rainfall, which caused high flow s and dangerous currents. Glades Electric discussed plans for substations rer with their families. W\e don't do anything special here. "The most touching duty I ever had in 27 \ears of la\x enforce- ment was as a highvwa\ patrol homicide investigator, working traffic fatalities and seeing pres- ents in a car where someone died. You knew they had kids. Thatwas hard." "I'm pleased that we now have a Department of Community Development to provide one-stop ,shopping for building permits and provide government jobs for our own people by con- tinuing on the path we've cho- sen," said County Commissioner Russell Echols. "We've hired a 911 Coordinator to straighten out addressing issues. The land we're buying at the corner of Highways 27 and 78 will be more than half business park and it already has city water and sewer. We wanted can-do people in our government and we're getting them. This is our attitude: We are a can-do county. We will not accept fail- ure."' cil is an independent, non-profit organization and is the state affili- ate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Each year, FHC funds hundreds of public programs throughout the state that explore Florida's history, folk- lore, environment, literature, music, and art. 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But the miracle prevailed in the form of a nearby firefighter who saved Taylor's life. The Glades County School Board Will Hold A Public Hearing On January 12, 2006 At 7:00 p.m. In The Glades County School Board Meeting Room 400 10th Street, SW Moore Haven, Florida To Consider Adoption of Physical Education Program Policy ,.. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 Thursday. December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Maroone Chevrolet ,SEL ETION: *A'N> A_4.~A1(U ATE. hasMronO E~~~l~ t SIWiU'B~ lA Ii~EMEhrhIWEu~ RRICANE WILMA WEAVE NUMEROUS SCRATCH VEHICLES AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED PRICES! Go to [ maoS Sme to see this week's internet specials. *Lease for 60 months on Corvettes, $5000 down plus inceptions, 12K miles per year. *Money back guarantee based on 3 days/150 miles whichever comes first. Some restrictions may apply. See dealers for details. With approved credit. All prices include rebate in lieu of factory finance rate. 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WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES Clewiston High School Girls Basketball: Jan. -11: Immokalee, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12: Estero, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 17: Lemon Bay, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19: Cypress Lake, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 20: Okeechobee, Away, 7 p.m. Jan. 23: Immokalee, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26: LaBelle, Home, 7:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Jan. 5: Glades Central, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 7: Glades Day, Away, 6 p.m. Jan. 10: Dunbar, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13: Estero, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17: Lemon Bay, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 20: Cypress Lake, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21: Immokalee, Home, 7 p.m. Jan. 24: Riverdale, Home, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26: LaBelle, Away, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28: Pahokee, Home, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 4: Glades Day, Home, 7:45 p.m. Wrestling: Jan. 7: Hosts Hendry County Invita- tional Jan. 11: At Glades Central Jan. 13: At Suwannee duals Jan. 14: Billy Saylor Invitational at Suwannee Jan. 21: Marauder duals at Clear- water Central Jan. 28: Grinder Invitational at Lemon Bay Feb. 10-11: Regionals Feb. 16-18: State finals at Lakeland Girls Soccer: TBA: LaBelle Tournament Jan. 6: LaBelle, Away, 6 p.m. Jan. 10: Sebring, Away, 6 p.m. Jan. 13: Immokalee, Away, 5 p.m. Jan. 14: Gateway Charter,- Home, 11 a.m. Glades Day School Boys Basketball: Jan. 5: Trinity Christian, Home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6: Cardinal Newman, Home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7: Clewiston, Home, 6 p.m. Jan. 10: King's Academy, Home, 7 p.m. Jan. 12: Jupiter Christian, Home, 8 p.m. Jan. 14: St. Edward's, Home, 6 p.m. Jan. 17: Benjamin, Away, 7 p.m. Jan. 19: Summit Christian, Away, 8 p.m. Jan. 20: American Heritage (Del- ray), Home, 7 p.m. Jan. 24: King's Academy, Away, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: Community Christian, Home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28: St. Edward's, Away, 2 p.m. Feb. 1: Inlet Grove, Away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3: Royal Palm Beach, Away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4: Clewiston, Away, 7:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Jan. 5: Trinity Christian, Home, 6 p.m. Jan. 7: Ft. Pierce Central, Home, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10: King's Academy, Away, 7 p.m. Jan. 12: Jupiter Christian, Home, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14: St. Edwards, Away, 2p.m. Jan. 17: King's Academy, Home, 7 p.m. Jan. 19: Summit Christian, Away, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21: St. Edwards, Home, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24: Cardinal Newman, Home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27: American Heritage (Planta- tion), Away, 5:30 p.m. Quail decline linked to changing GAINESVILLE Its quail- hunting season, but where are the birds? Loss of habitat for the northern bobwhite quail the nation's most popular game bird is blamed for its sharp decline in the Southeast, according to a University of Florida wildlife con- servationist, who says improved land management practices will help restore the species. More intensive forestry and. agricultural practices, urban sprawl, and other types of devel- opment are important factors in their decline, causing bobwhite quail populations to drop by two- thirds since 1980, said Bill Giu- liano, an assistant professor with UF's Institute of food and agricul- tural sciences. Florida hunters once harvested more than two million quail each year, but they now take fewer than 250,000. Several non-game birds - such as burrowing owls, crested caracaras, eastern meadowlarks and sparrows that share habi- tats with bobwhites are also expe- riencing long-term and large- scale declines. In much of the Southeast, bob- white numbers are only a small fraction of what they were only 25 years ago, he said. Continued loss and alteration of habitat through changing land management prac- tices and development threaten the future of quail in Florida and the region. Similar problems are affecting quail populations in other areas of the nation where the birds live in a wide variety of habitats. Giuliano said the length of the hunting season November through March does not appear to be a major factor in their decline. However, consider- ing these habitat problems, there may be a need for some new sci- entifically based regulations to manage the harvest. "To bring the bird's population back to 1980 levels in the South- east, some 81 million acres of habitat need to be restored, and we are working with several pub- lic and private agencies to encour- age that, primarily on private lands," Giuliano said. land-use practices Plans for restoring habitat are being developed by UF researchers in cooperation with scientists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Tall Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee. To educate landowners, man- agers, hunters and quail enthusi- asts on the ecology and manage- ment of bobwhite, the UF extension service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Service recently held a quail man- agement short course in Arcadia, Fla. Giuliano, who coordinated the course, said similar programs will be presented annually. Carlos Alfonso, a UF trustee and outdoorsman from Tampa who attended the short course in Arcadia, said quail hunting is a valuable tradition that deserves to be protected. "There has been a dramatic decline in quail popula- tions, and we welcome efforts by UF and other public and private agencies to restore this ecosystem in Florida and the Southeast," he said. Giuliano said quail biologists generally agree that nesting and ground-plant covers needed for brood rearing are important fac- tors across most of the species range in Florida and the South- east. "While the birds still thrive on large, intensively managed quail plantations in North Florida, their numbers have declined in South Florida where changing land-use patterns have altered their pre- ferred habitat," Giuliano said. "in fact, the landscape has changed so much that extensive tracts of land have become completely unproductive for quail." He said vast acreages have been cleared for citrus groves and improved pastures. Concerns from urban residents about smoke often prevent land man- agers from using controlled burns to control excessive plant growth that may be undesirable for quail. For example, palmetto is benefi- cial for quail when it covers small areas of. pastureland, but it becomes detrimental when the coverage is extensive. Jim Selph, UF DeSoto County Extension Director in Arcadia, said many agricultural practices, including livestock grazing, are often blamed for the loss and degradation of habitat for quail and other wildlife. However, in many rangeland systems, grazing can actually be an effective management tool to create and maintain a good habi- tat for quail, he said. The ideal quail habitat often referred to as a "crazy quilt" of plants scattered about the land- scape includes small patches of bunchgrasses for nesting cover, weeds for foraging and other shrubs such as palmetto for escape cover, he said. Selph, a livestock expert, said moderate grazing, which usually results in more open and diverse rangeland, produces the best habitat for quail. Heavy grazing, particularly when shrubs and other non-for- age plants are being controlled,' may lead to a "golf-course effect," providing little forage for cattle and no food or cover for quail., "Unfortunately, there is no magic stocking rate or number of animals that will always provide moderate grazing intensity and maintain the crazy-quilt that quail need," Selph said. Giuliano said habitat restora- tion and possibly predator man- agement practices. can boost quail populations. Predators, which kill many quail each year in Florida, include armadillos, bob- cats, hawks, owl Is, raccoons and snakes. Supplemental feeding, anoth- er form of predator management, can help. protect the birds by reducing the time they spend away from their nests searching for food. "Controlling imported fire ants, which are one of the leading causes of low quail numbers throughout the Southeast, will also help quail populations rebound," Giuliano said. "In fact, controlling fire ants in heavily infested areas could double quail populations." Sports in brief Clewistod Tiger carwash CLEWISTON The Clewiston Tiger wrestling team will be hold- ing a fundraising car wash Dec. 31 in the McDonald's parking lot beginning at 8 a.m. The team is setting no fixed price for the serv- ice and is asking merely for dona- tions to help the squad host their Jan. 7 Hendry County Invitational tournament, as well help cover expenses for the upcoming dis- trict, regional, and state tourna- ments. Volunteers wanted CLEWISTON Wanted: New and improved Clewiston Cougars board members for the 2006-year. If you think you have what it takes to help make the Clewiston Cougar organization a great success, please come out and vote for new board mem- bers. The Clewiston Cougars need the help of the community to elect a board that would be beneficial to our children. Our children are very important and special, so please come out and support the cougars. Youth basketball league BIG CYPRESS The Big Cypress recreation youth basket- ball league is currently holding reg- istrations. The season kicked off Dec. 3 and is open to all boys and girls beginning at age five and end- ing at age 16. Games will be played in the Clewiston High School and Middle School gyms. There is a $25 registration fee and uniforms will be provided. For more informa- tion, call coach Eddie Redd at (863) 228-0656 or (863) 983-9659. ' Big Cypress Seminole Tribe Recre- ation is the sponsor. Cheer and Dance sign-ups LABELLE If you are interest- ed in competitive cheerleading or competitive dance, Southwest Uni- verse All-Stars would like to wel- come you to come and sign-up. We are located on Jaycee/Lyons Blvd. in LaBelle. We have team spots open from -ages three and up. There are a few spots left on our 6th grade and under team. We encour- age any child with a good attitude and determination to come on over and check us out. If you have any questions you can contact Tammy Watkins at (863) 673-1197. Baseball and softball registrations soon CLEWISTON Clewiston Yotith Baseball and Softball will be holding registration for the upcom- .ing season at Clewiston Middle School cafeteria, Thursday, Jan. 12: Sign ups on Thursday nights will be from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday sign ups will be from 10 a.m.-l p.m. Bring a copy of your child's birth certificate. Cost of registration is $55 per child (second child s $50 regis- tration). Registration after these dates will result in a late registration fee. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment needed on your boat. This serv- ice is free. You will receive a cor- dial, informative and confidential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed 'on boats that meet all the require- ments. Call 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. 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Your LOCAL gateway o4b--" al Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 Thursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Grapplers return from busy season INI/MaryAnn Morris Bird watching This Florida Red Shouldered Hawk paid a visit to a clothesline pole near a house up on the Kissimmee Prairie Thursday, Dec. 7. City to wait on o rl I 1 6I' 1 a 6 dl a TkW By Mark Young The Tiger grapplers are look- ing forward to hosting their annual invitational on Jan. 7, as everyone puts the holiday sea- son behind them and returns to the rigors of high school athlet- ics. Before taking off for the holi- days, the Tigers traveled to the Southside duals on the weekend of Dec. 16-17 to face off against . Venice, Ft. Pierce, Dunedin, Tar- pon Springs and many more schools in a furious head-to- head competition, which saw many of the Tigers wrestling in as many as 10 head-to-head matches. After the smoke cleared, the Tigers found themselves emerg- ing from the duals with a 6-4 overall dual record, a feat that is significant for not only pulling off six wins under extreme duress, but in a two-day period, picked up five more victories than the squad had all last year in dual competition. The Tigers fell to Venice, Dunedin, and Ft. Pierce, all qual- ity programs, and suffered a nar- row 31-30 loss to Osceola. But the Tigers picked up a forfeit vic- tory over Tarpon Springs, beat Bishop McGuiness in a 40-39 thriller, dispatched Boca Ciega 48-33, won a tight one against Gibbs 31-30, defeated St. Pete 36-34, and knocked off Berkley Prep 36-30. Clewiston returned home with not only a half dozen victo- ries, but some noteworthy per- formances. Byron Holmes, wrestling at the 112-pound weight class was undefeated with a record of 6-0. Brandon Caulkins (119 pounds) was solid with a record of 6-4. Jared Bacallao (125 pounds) wrestled well with a record of 7-3.. Arsenio Ramirez (130/135) also wrestled well by going 7-3, while impressing his coaching staff. "Arsenio wrestled very well and kept very clos matches with kids ranked .in the state," said Tiger head coach Jess Alford. Joey Cordova (135 pounds) maintained a record of 1-3 and will look to improve on his home mat on Jan. 7. James Armstrong (140) will look to do the same after stringing together a 3-5 record. Kris Smith, (145 pounds') rolled through much of the com- petition with a 9-1 record losing only to a returning 2A state plac- er and taking home a second place medal. "Kris Wrestled bet- ter this weekend than he has all season," said coach Alford. Charles Williams (152) went 2-8 while Alton Edmonds, at 160 pounds, performed well with an 8-2 effort and is looking to make a strong run this year. "Alton is showing much improvement, with his only two losses coming to ranked 2A athletes," said coach Alford. Jamar Boykin had a solid weekend of competition, adding a 4-6 performance to the overall squad effort in the 189-pound division. Adam Tervino also had a great tournament, with a 7-3 record for the tournament. Coach Alford said this was his first tournament and Tervino tal- lied five pins in first outing. Troy Korna rounded out the Tiger roster for the tourney and held a 2-8 record in the 275-pound divi- sion. "Very tough competition this weekend, and a very hard week- end to break in the new football players wrestling 10 matches," said coach Alford. "Highlights of the weekend were Kris Smith wrestling 2A placer from Dunedin, Alton Edmond wrestling the best weekend of his life, Arsenio Ramirez brawl- ing his way to a 7-3 weekend, and newcomer Adam Trevino's 7-3 weekend." By Jose Jesus Zaragoza PAHOKEE The city of Paho- kee has decided to wait on a plan and proposal from Glades Prepara- tory School for the long-term lease of the city-owned building at 360 E. Main St. The decision comes at a point when another organization, First Step Child Care and Development Center, Inc., looks at leasing one of the buildings at the site. Earlier this year, Glades Prepara- tory asked the commission to con- sider leasing the buildings at 360 E. Main to them. According to offi- cials, the school, now located in another location in Pahokee, is expanding their operations and need additional space to accom- modate the growth. 'Despite preliminary talks with them, the conversation had since subsided. According to City Manager Lillie Latimore, Glades Preparatory was to have presented a plan to the commissioners months ago, "However, proposal and plans were not submitted for considera- tion following the citycomrnmis- sion's agreement to consider their initial interest." First Step Child Care recently expressed an interest in leasing one of the buildings at the site, request- ing the city provide the organization space for a dollar a year for the first three years in lieu of renovation costs. The agreement would stipu- Dr. Arthur Anderson, supervisor of elections, has requested that the manufacturer of the electronic vot- ing system currently utilized in Palm Beach County submit its opti- cal scan voting system for certifica- tion in the state' of Florida. Sequoia voting systems' vice president, Phil Foster, has informed the supervisor that the company will do so in Jan- uary 2006. Previously, the supervisor encouraged company officials to submit for certification printers that produce a verifiable paper audit trail. The WPAT attaches to the existing county voting equipment. The supervisor has also made efforts to encourage the secretary of state and governor to take the appropriate administrative and leg- islative initiatives to provide for a timely certification process, and acceptance of results attained by utilization of the VVPAT as official late an increase in rent following that time period. Commissioners though, were unsure whether Glades Preparato- ry could still make full use of the site with one of the buildings being leased out to another organization. Though the two companies share common elements, the city com- missioners decided to honor their initial pledge to Glades Preparatory. to wait until that organization pres- ents a proper plan before the city officials. In light of the child-care center approaching the city, Glades Preparatory has since met with city officials to assure them that plans are moving along. Last week, sever-, al of the commissioners said after meeting with Glades Preparatory administrators that the hold up had been due to the fact that the school had not been able to secure an architect and engineer to work on the project following the hurricane. The commission made the rec- ommendation to give Glades Preparatory another 90 days in which to produce plans for their use of the facility an idea the city manager gave commissioners in an effort to "keep the project from stalemating as many of our projects have." The commissioners agreed to give Glades Preparatory the addi- tional time. "I would communicate that we have another interested party," Mayor J.P. Sasser added. and final. State certification procedures were recently aborted and the com- pany will also resume this process in January 2006. The state of Neva- da conducted a successful statewide election utilizing the VVPAT system during the 2005 elec- tion cycle. The supervisor emphasizes that his effort to have Sequoia certify its optical scan system for use in Flori- da should not be interpreted as a commitment on his part to change systems. His purpose is to keep all opinions on the table for considera- tion as 'he awaits the findings and recommendations of his election technology advisory committee, scheduled for February 2006. His ultimate objective, is to determine which voting system will best assure that every vote cast in Palm Beach County will count as intend- ed. '"ARMtUjL I iuIlRk .X. LI.U~tul u Economic Development An open invitation to partici- The forums/focus groups are pate in planning the Glades being sponsored by the Palm Region's Future Economic Beach County Economic Devel- Development. Special opment Office and the Glades forums/focus groups'to solicit Economic Alliance, a volunteer thoughts, ideas and opinions special task force of 'the Belle from the public about ways to_ Glade and Pahokee Chambers improve the existing economy of Commerce and the Business and stimulate future economic Development Board. development in the Glades region will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the conference room of Workforce Alliance, Inc., 1085 S. Main St., Belle, Glade. Sessions each day will be held at 9-:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Each session will last two hours. To ensure that each person attending has the ma.\imnlum opportunity to share ideas, each forum, locus group will be limit- ed to approximately 25 people. For more information, con- tact Brenda Bunting at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce at 996-2745. Pahokee Chamber judges Christmas decorations PAHOKEE -'Chamber repre- sentatives toured the entire communities of Pahokee and Canal Point on the evening of Monday, Dec. 19, taking note of the many homes and churches, which took part in the annual Christmas decorating contest. Considering the recent devas- tation of Hurricane Wilma, there were many lovely displays to consider. The Chamber wishes to thank all of the community for their participation and extends best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2006! The winners of this year's decorating contest are as fol- lows: Best Residential, 1st - Bernice Bell; 2nd Peggy Thompson; 3rd Thelma Muniz Best Church, Ist First Unit- ed Methodist. Most Unique, 1st Kip and Marnae Pelham; 2nd Albert and Veronica Young; 3rd - Edmond Hall. Best Christmas Spirit, 1st - Richard and Joyce Pace; 2nd - Andrew & Renae Holmes; 3rd - Juanita Laws; Honorable Mention Sarah Hill, Cora Bell. Best Street, 1st Waddell Way. Canal Point Best Residential, 1st- James and Bobby Elrod. - m I - Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology Tim loannides, M.D. and Cynthia J. Rogers, M.D. are pleased to welcome Jonathan S. Sanders, M.D., J.D to Treasure Coast Dermatology Specializing In the Treatment of Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails Canal Point Best Church, 1st - Canal Point Baptist. Canal Point Best Christmas. Spirit, 1st Jerry McVey. ,Cle I, -'I ~ ~2 .6 ~, /4 At Home Atmosphere (863) 763-6577 6315 S.E. Hwy. 441 Okeechobee Nubin Slough Bridge Kitchen Hours: Mon. 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George in 1917, wrote of Christmas in Moore Haven one year after its founding, "at the Christmas celebration given that Christmas night in 1916, 500 people attended the Christmas tree entertainment given by our Sunday school chil- dren." Ten years later, the hurricane of 1926 wiped most of Moore Haven off the map, killing 200 people there. Clewiston suffered damage, but no deaths. That December, Papa and Madame Watanabe opened the doors of the Watanabe Hotel in Clewiston to all the people on the lake for a community Christmas celebra- tion with dinner and an orchestra bought in from Fort Myers for dancing, according to an article written by Beryl Bowden that appeared in the Clewiston News Sept. 26, 1983. Twila Valentine wrote for the Okeechobee News on and off from 1977 until her death in 2003., She interviewed the people who had settled in the Okeechobee area around the turn of the centu- ry. Here is an excerpt from some of her interviews: In 1988, the late Wade Walker recalled that the Christmas cele- brations he best remembered were the parties. "We had a big frolic pretty near every night around Christmas time. There was a frolic some- where or another. I've played * (music) as late as three at night and would work all day. I would play at night for dances," he said. Mr. Walker, who was born in 1905, said he didn't remember anyone decorating at the holidays until after he was an adult. Also in a 1988 interview, Lola Upthegrove' Williams said that when she was a child her family lived in Fort Myers. There the fam- ily celebrated Christmas with some decorating and there were presents for the children. Then when John Upthegrove moved his family to the shores of Lake Okeechobee, the holiday was cel- ebrated in a different manner. "On the lake, what we done was have a big dinner, no decorat- ing or trees. Just everybody came in and we had a big crowd and a big dinner. Then, we'd have a dance not a square dance. That was our entertainment then," she recalled. A tale of the frolics on the lake is also found in the Lawrence Will book, "Okeechobee Catfishing": "Now John had some girls, and naturally, these girls loved to dance. They sure hated to see that big clean floor cluttered up with fishing gear. But, John was a strict type with his girls and he didn't approve of too much frolicking. So the girls went to work on their mother and she went to work on John, and, well, you know who it is yourself. Anyway, John decided to have a big square dance. He never did things .halfway. The whole lake boats from Utopia, Tantie, Ritta and even Moore Haven came frolicking there. That dance lasted for two days and two nights without nary a stop for breath. "The women fried fish Mart Manning butchered a yearling., Four fiddlers, with boys to beat time on strings, fiddled in shirts around the clock. Callers called til they plumb gave out. 'Shine jugs never stayed empty. Naturally, some scrimmages had to, start, but with John Upthegrove and Sheriff Pogy Bill on hand, things would get smoothed out before anybody got hurt too much. And, of all the stomping, shouting and do-se-do-ing you ever seed in your borned life. I reckon that there was the most. John had to nail up more braces under his floor, but the frolic was a grand success, and I reckon the lake will never see another party like John, Upthegrove's holiday square dance!" Direct link to Florida rebuilds initiative offered to unemployed workers TALLAHASSEE Susan Pareigis, director of the Agency for Workforce Innovation, announced that individuals receiving unemployment com- pensation checks will be offered specialized training under the Florida rebuilds program. Checks issued beginning Dec. 19 will include the statement: "Training is now available through the Florida reBuilds ini- tiative to teach workers skills for construction related jobs. More information about available training opportunities can be found at www.employflorida.com or by calling 1-866-FLA-2345." In the first four business days nearly 300 Floridians have regis- tered for the program. Florida reBuilds, an initiative to counter the growing shortage of construction workers and assist the state in the recovery from devastating hurricanes, was announced by Lt. Governor Toni Jennings last week. The program combines the resources of the state's work- force and education systems and will train and recruit workers through the Employ Florida net- work of One-Stop Centers. "Florida has a tremendously strong job market and an econo- my that continues to expand," said Pareigis. "With annual growth of 6.6 percent, a number of opportunities exist in the con- struction industry. With the vol- ume of growth Florida is experi- encing and the need for recovery work created by the recent hurri- canes, we feel it's important to offer this opportunity to Florida workers seeking a meaningful career." The Agency for Workforce Innovation recently completed a Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newszap.com Click anytime for the latest LOCAL NEW LOCAL ADVERT1ISI6 LOCAL ORGANIZATION! Featuring links to: SAP wire N Weather m Obituaries n Health news Stock quotes Horoscopes TV listings Movie listings Lottery results Food & recipes White Pages Yellow Pages & much morel Newszapl Online News & Information newszap.com Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs sur- vey of 50,000 Florida employers. The survey was conducted dur- ing the summer of 2005 and col- lected information never before available at the state level. 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The Agency for Workforce' Innovation is the lead state workforce agency and directly administers the state's Labor Market Statistics program, Unemployment Compensation, Early, Learning and various workforce development pro- grams. The Office of Early Learn- ing, a division within the agency, ,provides oversight of Florida's school readiness programs and is the lead entity for implement- ing the state's Voluntary Pre- kindergarten program. Workforce development poli- cy and guidance in Florida is pro- vided by Workforce Florida, Inc. Workforce Florida and the Agency for Workforce Innova- tion are partners in the Employ Florida network, which includes 24 Regional Workforce Boards who deliver services through nearly 100 One-Stop Centers around the state. 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According to Crist, about 9,670 of the outlets affected by this agree- ment throughout the nation are independently owned businesses with contracts that allow them to operate under the ConocoPhillips name. Under the agreement with the attorneys general, Cono- coPhillips has agreed to include provisions in those contracts expressly requiring compliance with legal prohibitions against tobacco sales to minors. There are currently 76 outlets in Florida cov- ered by the agreement. "Few things are more important. than enforcing regulations designed to protect our children from the hazards of tobacco use," Crist said, "Government cannot reduce youth smoking by itself, and this agreement with Cono- coPhillips will play an important role in the effort." When agreements with inde- pendently owned stores are initiat- ed or renewed, ConocoPhillips will require store management to noti- fy the company of any underage tobacco sales infractions that occur. Violations can jeopardize a store's right to operate under com- pany trademarks. The company has also agreed to write annually to each store to remind them of the importance of preventing tobacco sales to minors and the fact that failure to comply with underage tobacco sales laws could constitute grounds for ending their right to operate under the ConocoPhillips trademarks. In addition to spelling out the requirements for the independent- ly owned and operated retail out- lets, the agreement contains a series of policies and procedures that will be fully implemented at stores directly owned and operated by ConocoPhillips. These proce- dures will be designed to serve as a model set of safeguards for the independent outlets. Among the changes to be implemented at ConocoPhillips' company-owned outlets are: Changes in training and hiring of personnel. Age verification efforts and compliance with laws restricting. sales to minors. A prohibition on vending machines for cigarette sales. Restriction of tobacco sales to one area of the store. 4 An age limitation on the sale of smoking paraphernalia.. Various advertising restric- tions. The agreement notes that 47 percent of youth who report buy- ing cigarettes .identify gas stations as their primary point of purchase, and another 27 percent identify convenience stores meaning that approximately three-fourths of all cigarette sales to youth take place at the kind of stores affected by this agreement. The agreement also says that every day in the Unit- ed States more than 2,000 people under the age of 18 begin smoking and that one-third of them will one day die from a tobacco-related dis- ease., The other 39 participating states are Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Ken- tucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min- nesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Mon- tana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, NewYork, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Ten- nessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir- ginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.. Crist and the other state attor- neys general have previously reached agreements with several other major companies to limit tobacco sales, including all \Val- Mart and v\Walgreen's stores and all gas stations and convenience stores operating under the Exxon, 7-Eleven and BP brand names; WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) spoke on the Senate floor in regards to the successful elections in Iraq. Senator Martinez said: "Thank you, Mr. President. For the third time in less than a year, the people of Iraq did what only two years ago would have been a dream. They voted in free elec- tions. "For those of us who have the appreciation 'of democracy as a result of having lived where that is denied, the ink-stained fingers and smiles of celebration give us all hope. "Seventy percent of Iraqis voted. Poll stations, were opened. longer because of extra-long lines. Turnout was so great that ballot shortages were reported. This was clearly a successful day. "How do we go from a brutal dictatorship that threatens the citi- zens to a society of free elections? The answer is that it is about choices. Do people want a way of life built around tyranny, oppres- sion, and terrorism, or do they want to embrace democracy, free- dom, and prosperity? Clearly, the people of Iraq have chosen the lat- ter. Yes, they've chosen the more difficult path, but the rewards will be enormous. "So, Mr. President, I want to congratulate the people of Iraq for (.their) historic elections. History will judge these elections to be pivotal, \ital to building democra- cy and part and parcel of our efforts in the war on terror. "As President Bush has high- lighted in several recent state- ments, it is an unbelievably brief period of time that Iraq has made tremendous gains in democracy and freedom. I commend the Iraqi people for this unprecedent- ed stride. The administration has shown a clear strategy for going forward. Three key tracks: Eco- nomic, political and security - with realistic terms that avoid imposing unrealistic expectations or very dangerous time frames. "Mr. President, I want to men- tion the story of a constituent of mine, a man who saw his son go into the service of his country, who saw his son called to war, and then sadly was here in Wash- ington this week to lay that son to rest at Arlington National Ceme- tery. "Bud Clay of Pensacola shared a letter from his son, Staff Sergeant Daniel Clay of the United States Marine Corps. Dan was one of 10 marines killed in Iraq by a road- side bomb in Fallujah. Knowing the danger he faced, knowing the unpredictability of war, Staff Sergeant Clay wrote a letter to his family to be opened only in any event of his death. He wrote in part, 'what we have done in Iraq is worth any sacrifice. Why? Because it was our duty. That sounds simple, but all of us have a duty. It has been an honor to pro- tect and serve all of you. I faced death with the secure knowledge thatyou would not have to.' "As a marine, Staff Sergeant Clay writes, 'this is not the last chapter. I have the privilege of being one who has finished the race. I have been in the company of heroes. I now am counted among them.' He concludes by saying, 'My race is over. My time in the war zone is over. My trials are done. Semper Fidelis.' "Staff Sergeant Daniel Clay was laid to rest Wednesday at Arling- ton National Cemetery. He is a hero. We honor his sacrifice, just as we honor the sacrifice of all those who've given so much in this war. "So let me conclude, Mr. Presi- dent, by again offering congratula- tions to the people of Iraq. Con- gratulations for going to the polls, for taking another significant step forward for your own future and for embracing that glimmer of hope that your country can be just as free, peaceful, and prosperous as any other society that rejects tyranny and entrusts its govern- ment to its people. Soldiers like Staff Sergeant Clay are sustaining the development of Iraqi forces. 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Call Lauren or Melissa at 863-983-9148, 863-946-0511 or 561-996-4404 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 Thursday, December 29, 2005 16 AGRICULTURE Servin the comnte sot of Lak Okeechobee.-:-.>-s^ -...-. ...^-. With Christmas just past, and a brand new year staring at us just around the corner, many folks may be considering a new year's resolution for a landscape makeover. The effects of the 2004 and 2005 storms have cleaned off our patios and opened up places in many Florida Yards that are ready for something new. If you are considering land- scape changes in your 2006 reso- lutions, the Florida Nursery Growers & Landscapers Associa- tion has offered up eight sugges- tions for Florida Yards. This week's column will offer some information on four of these under-used and under-appreciat- ed plants. Sponsored by FNGLA, the Florida Plants of the Year pro- gram promotes the use of superi- or and proven Florida plants. Plants are nominated by the nurs- ery and landscape industry, and winners are selected by a com- mittee of growers, horticulturists, retailers, landscape professionals and University of Florida faculty. Benefiting consumers, grow- ers and garden centers alike, look for promotional displays at many garden centers highlighting these selected plant varieties. The Flori- Plants for 2006 da Plants of the Year program makes flyers, aisle markers, ban- ners and a plant resource list available by request we have a few of them available at our office. And now for the winners! This first group of plants includes those that I would describe as "house plants" even though some are used in containers and in the landscape. The Cast-Iron Plant, Aspidistra "Milky Way" is very appropriately named. Many have heard people say, "I can't buy plants, I will kill them." This is one that will make plant-killers finally believe that they can keep plants alive in a home with little care. Introduced in ,1824, Aspidistra was placed in smoky barrooms and Victorian parlors. It remains a popular choice as because of its "hard as iron" constitution. The plant forms a slowly spreading clump of dark-green leaves two to three feet high and six to eight inches wide. And beyond the container, the Cast water them only when the soil Iron plant can also be used in dries to avoid root rots. and shady spots in landscapes. insects.- Clumps of cast iron Throughout the South it is a long- plants may be divided, but look lived, tough perennial that loves out for nests of paper wasps that shady spots. sometimes take up housekeep- The FNGLA selection is ing on the underside of the broad known as "Milky Way" because leaves. the leaves are covered with many The Baldan's Kaleidoscope small random spots of yellow to 'Golden Treasure', a Phalaenop- white spots, and thus imitate our sis orchid, is another 2006 Plant starry skies. One writer comrn- of the Year. These orchids are pared its looks to what would sometimes called *the moth happen if a painter left it inside orchids because their broad flow- the room. This cultivar is a bit ers look a bit like colorful moths. shorter that the other kinds of The flowers have red lips, reddish Cast Iron plants, with leaf height purple striping, and a strong yel- only a foot and a half tall. low background that lightens to Botanists will call this plant is pale yellow. It has also received called Aspidistra lurida 'Ginga, the American Orchid Society's but is sold in the US as 'Milky Award of Merit because of its col- Way'. (The true 'Milky Way' is not orful prolific blooms. grown in the US, and has leaves with both stripes and spots. Like other Phalaenopsis, Florists also grow this plant for its Kaleidoscope Golden Treasure cut foliage, which can be used in grows well in bright light but not arrangements for several weeks. in direct sun. An east window is In the landscape, the Cast-Iron ideal, but they also thrive in shad- plant can produce inconspicuous ed south- or west-facing win- purple flowers spikes during the dows. Plants do best at day tem- early spring at the base of the peratures of 70-80i F. and 60-65i foliage. Plant care is simple: keep' at night. They also prefer a high them on the dry side, and keep relative humidity, of 50-80%. them in low light conditions. Don't mist these .orchids, as it After landscape establishment, may cause the growing point to rot. When the root ball is dry, water the container in a sink and return the plant to the windowsill after the pot has drained. The African Blue Basil (Oci- mum sp. Hybrid) is another varia- tion on a houseplant that can be moved outdoors. It has been around since 1982. While it can be used as a seasoning herb, its value is more ornamental than culinary. The flowers are sterile and never make seed. They pro- duce flower stems up to 18 inch- es long. Blue Basil can bloom year round, but will not handle hard freezes. To keep it looking tidy and lush, cut off the .dead flower stalks. Blue Basil plants form clumps up to 3 feet tall. They have a pur- plish-blue cast, and show a strong growth habit. Leaf veins, flower spikes and stems are pur- ple while the rest is green. A sweet camphor aroma is noticed with this plant. Individual flowers can be plucked from the stern or whole stem segments can be used for a dramatic addition to a culinary bouquet. If left outdoors, it will attract bees and butterflies. And since it doesn't produce seed, cuttings will need' to be taken and rooted to keep the plant over wintered, as it will not survive the colder climes. Yellow African Bulbine (Bul- bine frutescens) is another 2006 FNGLA plant. It is a South African native, but is well adapted as a drought tolerant flowering groundcover. It is a fast growing perennial, with branched, succu- lent with fleshy, linear, green leaves. 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The new law imposes harsher penalties for peo- ple who make gifts of their assets and who then apply for Medicaid. The law also targets the homes of some Medicaid-hopefuls and removes other planning strategies. Some of the changes: Change in "look-back period:," The new law imposes a five-year "look-back" period on all gifts, up from three years under the old law. This means that if people give money away, even small gifts for birthdays, the government now can disqualify these applicants for Med- icaid if they apply within five years of the last gift. Also, although the government "looks back" five years, the government will be able to add up all gifts and impose an unlimited number of months of penalty during which the person cannot obtain Medicaid. Change in penalty start-date: Under the old law, if a person did make a gift that person would be disqualified for Medicaid but this penalty period would start running from the date the gift was made. Under the new law, the penalty will not start, in most cases, until the person applies for Medicaid. This means that if a person gives away $20,000 and then needs Medicaid four years and eleven months later that person will be disqualified for Medicaid even if they have no money. Government becomes benefici- ary of annuities: Another change in the law would require the govern- ment to be named the beneficiary on some annuities. If a person applies for Medicaid owning an annuity, the new law requires the person to change the beneficiary from children or other people to the government or else the person will be denied Medicaid coverage. Spouses of Medicaid applicants will not be allowed to keep as much money. The new law impos- es the "Income-First Rule" on the wives or husbands of Medicaid applicants. This rule allows the gov- ernment to count the income of both spouses to justify the spouse having to spend more of the cou- ple's money before either will be eligible for Medicaid. Mortgages and promissory notes to be counted as assets. Under the new law, the govern- ment will be able to disqualify peo- ple from achieving Medicaid eligi- bility based on ownership of mortgages or notes. "There are things that people can do to protect themselves," says Scott Solkoff, a South Florida attor- ney who has served as Chair of the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar and President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the organizations of lawyers who rep- resent elderly and disabled people in Florida. Says Solkoff, "This change in the law represents the most significant change in Medic- aid eligibility since 1988 and no one knows about it. One challenge is just getting the word out so that people do not inadvertently dis- qualify themselves for Medicaid." Solkoff and his colleagues are con- cerned that many people will.make gifts and not understand how to do so correctly and without under- standing the new consequences. "People should stop making gifts," says Solkoff, "unless they are making the gifts after receiving advice from their lawyer. Gifts and other transactions may still be made to allow Medicaid eligibility but it requires a plan. Without a plan, people can be left penniless and therefore have nothing left to pay for all that Medicaid will not cover. What is sometimes worst is that the spouse of the nursirig home resident is left destitute." Some Elder Law Attorneys are certi- fied as specialists by The Florida Bar in assisting with asset protection for Medicaid eligibility. "The new law will hurt innocent people who lack an understanding of available plan- ning options. Under the new law, if a grandmother gifts $10,000 to a grandchild to go to college, the grandmother will be rendered ineli- gible for Medicaid even if she applies four years later and is totally out of money. She will regain eligi- bility after the penalty is over but every month she is not eligible will cost thousands of dollars and may well result in a loss of care if there is nobodyto pay for it." People, should also not rely upon IRS rules, which allow, $11,000 to be gifted per person per year. "While the IRS may allow it," explains Solkoff, "Medicaid will penalize people for having made the gifts." Nursing homes range in cost from $4,000.00 per month for a shared room in a basic facility to upwards of $15,000 per month for a nicer facility with more services. Most people cannot afford to pay for that care for very long without becoming impoverished. People therefore turn to planning strategies that allow a person to preserve some or all of their savings so that they have their own dollars to pay for services and items, which Med- icaid does not cover. In Florida, Medicaid pays for almost all nursing homes including those that charge the most and are considered' among the best. By federal law, people in nursing homes cannot be treated differently whether they are on Medicaid or are paying privately. With no planning and being unaware of the new law, many people stand to lose Medicaid, the only method available to them to pay the cost of long-term care. Solkoff, whose offices are located in Aventura, Boynton Beach and Miami, wants people to get educat- ed in the new laws and how they may be affected. Solkoff explains that Elder Law Attorneys all have different fee structures but that many offer initial consultations in the range of $100 to $500 and that "an initial consultation may be all that a person requires to make good choices." Elder Law Attor- neys advise their clients how to pro- tect their savings and qualify for Medicaid; otherwise people are often left totally reliant on Medicaid with no funds remaining to pay for all that Medicaid does not cover. Only Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys are certified as specialists in this area. To find a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney in your area, contact The Florida Bar toll-free at (800) 342-8060 or go to the Florida Bar Website (www.flabar.org), select "Find an Attorney," and then click on "Board Certified Lawyers." The law will go into effect as early as January 4th when the .House of Representatives is expect- ed back in Washington from the holiday recess. The votes have been very dose. On December 19th, the last time the House voted on the measure, the vote was 212 in favor of passage and 206 against. The Senate reached a tie, which had to be broken by Vice-President Cheney. Elder advocacy organiza- tions including the AARP and organizations of lawyers represent- ing the elderly are urging people to contact their Representatives to voice an opinion. Hurricane tax relief passes Congress; Foley touts passage WASHINGTON Congress- man Mark Foley (FL-16), whose district suffered five hurricane hits in the past 18 months, announced the passage by unanimous con- sent of the House-Senate compro- mise for H.R. 4440, the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005. The bill, which provides tax relief for families, individuals and businesses hit by Hurricanes Kat- rina, Rita and Wilma, originally was aimed specifically at relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina vic- tims. But Foley and other Florida delegation members successfully fought to include Florida taxpay- ers affected by Hurricane Wilma, which swept across Florida this year after Katrina. "While Katrina brought terri- ble suffering to New Orleans and the Gulf States, the victims of Hur- ricane Wilma need and deserve our help as they recover," said Foley. "It is drastically important that the tax burden on Floridians does not become an obstacle to recovery. .. "The hurricanes that devastat- ed Florida last year did an estimat- ed $22 billion in insured damages and we are now looking at close to $10 billion more from Wilma. Floridians are suffering from hur- ricane fatigue and in need of all the help we can offer in getting their homes, businesses and lives back on track," Foley said. An outline of the legislation is provided below as it pertains to Florida. Housing Increases incentives to rebuild housing. Expands the allo- cation and size of the low-income housing tax credit in the Zone. Provides an emergency allo- cation of low-income housing tax credits in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The emergency allocation is $18.00 multiplied by each State's population in the Zone (based on 2004 Census estimates). This amount is more than nine times larger than the current-law alloca- tion of $1.90 per capital. The- increased allocation must be used to build housing in the Zone and. may not be carried forward from year to year. In addition, a further allocation of low-income housing tax credits in the amount of $3.5 million is provided to both Texas and Florida in 2006. Increases the size of the credit from 100 percent of qualify- ing project costs to 130 percent of such costs by designating the-GO Zone, Rita Zone and Wilma Zone each as a "Difficult Development Area" in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The increased credit would also apply to historic buildings, which are already eligible for the Rehabilita- tion Credit under current law. Expands the availability of below-market mortgages in the disaster areas. Under current law, state and local governments may issue mortgage revenue bonds (MRBs) to finance low-interest' rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers who meet certain income and purchase price limits. The proposal waives the first-time homebuyer requirement so that individuals whose homes were 'rendered uni.,_.'' "hl by Hurri- canes Katrina, Rita or Wiin..: an qualify for these low-interest rate mortgages through 2010. In addi- tion, the proposal provides that up to $150,000 of the loan pro- ceeds may be used to repair dam- aged homes. To be eligible, the new home must be located in one of the declared disaster areas. Investment and rebuilding in the gulf opportunity zone Incentives and relief for small timber, owners. Allows small timber owners (i.e., those owning less than 500 acres of tim- ber in the Zone to expense $20,000 as opposed to $10,000 under current law) of reforesta- tion costs incurred from Aug. 27, 2005 through 2007. In addition, small timber owners may elect a five-year carry-back of net operat- ing losses occurred after Aug. 27, 2005 and before 2007. These incentives are also available to eli- gible counties and parishes affect- ed by Hurricane Rita and Hurri- cane Wilma. Expands and extends the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Employers located in a disaster area that are eligible for individual and public assistance under the Stafford Act may claim a tax credit through the end of the 2005 calen- dar year if they retain an eligible employee on their payroll. The. tax credit equals 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages paid to the employee prior to Jan. 1, 2006. The credit is available to employ- ers whose businesses are inoper- able as a result of damage sus- tained by Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita or Hurricane Wilma. The credit is not affected if the employee reports to work at another location while the busi- ness is inoperable. Title II: Individual tax relief related to Hurricane Rita and Wilma The Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-73) provided charitable giving incen- tives and tax relief for families affected by Hurricane Katrina. The following provisions from P.L. 109-73 are extended to families affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma in areas designated for individual or individual and public assistance. \aives the 10-percent penal- ty for early distributions from pen- sions and IRAs if the taxpayer suf- fered an economic loss by reason of Hurricane Rita or Hurricane Wilma. The income tax can be paid over three years. Amounts repaid to the pension or IRA with- in a certain amount of time are not subject to income tax. Allows corporations to claim a charitable deduction for cash contributions related to .Hurri- canes Rita or Wilma 'without regard to the 10 percent of taxable income cap. Allows fiiA deductibility of individual casualty losses occur- ring in the Rita or Wilma Zones by eliminating the $100 and 10 per- cent of adjusted gross income thresholds for losses related to the hurricanes. 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Must-have a valid Class E Florida Commercial Dvers Li- cense with acceptable driving record. Minimum of 5 years experience of roadway construction as a supervisor and/or business administration as well as being computer literate. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Road Department, Moore Haven. Work is county wide. WORK SCHEDULE: 7 30 a m. 400 p.m. Monday-Friday CLOSING DATE: January 9,2006 at 5:00 p.m. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application, Copy of valid Florida Drivers License. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson Glades County Courthouse 500 Avenrue J Moore Haven, FL 33471 (863)946-6000 Glades County is a drug-free, non-smoking workplace. (' MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. 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Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 z Garage/ Yard Sales 5 0141 a Garage/Yard Sales 45 ::01 j Thursday, December 29, 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Empoyen Ful im I'l The GEO Gr The GEO Grou A worldwide leader in priv OFFERS CHALLENGING AND EXI FULL TIME POSITIONS & E) CORRECTIONAL OFFICE SERGEANT DENTAL ASSISTANT SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE C CHAPLAIN (part-time) ACADEMIC INSTRUCT MOORE HA CORRECTIONAL 1990 East SR Moore Haven, F Phone 868-941 Fax 863-946- Equal Opportunity Join the most exciting attr JOB OPPOR Bartender Count Team Member NEW! Dining Room Host(ess) Housekeeper Line Cook Players Club Representative NEW Prep Cook Security Officer TAD Clerk TAD Machine Technician Vault Cashier We are also seeking for this profession Financial Ar Benefits available for wwwutheseminolec ":' ;/ "; Apply in pers 506 S. 1 Street, Im 1-800-218-0 The Seminole Casino is a Di Looking for a care with a company iV can grow withP Are you self motivated? Do you like meeting new peop Are you computer literate? If so, this could be the opportu you have been looking for. Full and/or part time positions available. The Caloosa Belle and Immoka Bulletin are looking for bright, starters with computer skills a reliable transportation who are ing to learn newspaper adverti sales from the ground up. If you have what it takes, yo could be the outside salesperE in these fast growing market Our company offers: a unique work environment potential for advancement competitive pay and benefit life and disability insurance 401 (K) plan generous time off program Email your resume to jkasten@strato.net An equal opportunity employer Sago Palm Academy of Pahokee, FL Is currently accepting applications for th following positions: *Health Service Administrator/t Supervisory experience. Exp. in Adult Juvenile Corrections. * Clinical Counselor BA in Social Work, Psychology or Mental H Counseling. At least 2yrs exp. w/ adolesce) substance abuse & mental health problem *Clinical Counselor MA in Social Work, Psychology or Meni Health Counseling. At least 2yrs exp. ' adolescents w/ substance abuse & mental h problems. Licensure preferred. * Substance Abuse Counselor 2 yrs experience working with juveniles emotional and substance problems. 'Facility Investigator *Youth Care Worker I -LPN Contact HR at: (561)924-2210 ext. 303 WINDOW UNIT 7000 BTU, P m 0 5 r e 2 health works good $30 nts w/ (863)635-7987 POSITIONS AVAILABLE ms. Grab a bargain from your neighbor's garage, attic, Full/Part Time Tellers basement or closet in tal today's classifieds. Must be 18 yrs of age, High School w/. .i Diploma or Equivalent, health Cash handling experience and Bilingual A+. ANNE-TIQUES of Moorehaven Apply within @ Everglades Federal Credit Ave J & 1lstSt, Open Union with Wed.- Sat. & maybe Sun. Mail Resume to: 1099 W. Ventura Ave. For those with unusual taste! We buy & sell estates. CleWiston, FL. 33440 (863)946-9100 Email Resume to: bulifantb@earthlink.net ART PIECE- Solid copper with an Indian in front & a Buffalo . in the back. Dated 1842 $500 cash 863-763-2965 ELECTRIC RANGE Hotpoint, FIRE PLACE MANTLE & sur- glass top, self cleaning oven. RANGE- Maytag, electric, round oak-unique, beautiful Good condition. $100 white, excellent condition, $400 (863)763-4982 (863)675-4858 $175 (863)824-8749. Employment Full Time PROJECT ASSISTANT Needed full-time to perform a variety of tasks in- volving the repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and furniture. Requires experience in multiple building trades to perform painting, instal- lation of floor coverings and formica, and structu- ral repairs to wood and/or concrete structures, oup, IInc. mechanical aptitude and the ability to work from both written and/or verbal instructions. Must be a up, Inc. safety-conscious worker. vatized corrections HOUSEKEEPER II Needed full-time to provide housekeeping services CITING OPPORTUNITIES. including the cleaning of all offices, bedrooms and bathrooms; sweep and mop floors as necessary, (CELLENT BENEFITS perform other related duties as required. Excellent Benefits and Working Conditions CERS Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Glades Services 408 S.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard ISTRUCTOR Belle Glade, Florida 33430 LERK (part-time) EOE M/F/D/V OR Drivers MEN FACILITY 78NW EARN 40k-50k / YEAR L 33471 Be Home Every Night! 6-2420 .. -- -- -2487 W E SEmployer action in SW Florida Second Class Welder $9.00 plus grants $15.87 Per Hour $9.50 per hour Skill and Ability Requirements: n10.Onpeohou M$8.00 per hour Utilizes arc, oxygeacetyleners of agend plassma methods toDL W! $10.00 per hour Knowledge of welding principles and'methods gained through action$8.00 pen r hSW Flor vocational training and/or practical experience. $10.00 per hour Ableto successfully complete 2nd Class welding test. $21.00 avg.plus grats Good work record and disciplinary history $12.00 + (d.o.e.) For Immediate consideration $9.50 per hours please do one of the following: Fax your resume to 863-902-2889 $10.00 per hour Ablcandidates Email toJdooley@ussugar.com al position: Call 863-228-0208 al position Stopin atthe employment office on WC Owen Ave. analyst US Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer all employees committed to a diverse workforce. casino.com Women and Minrities are encouraged to apply. son at ' mokalee, FLSECRETARY r007 for South Bay Construction Firm rug-free Workplace Must have various office skills, including: Microsoft Office or Corel. Duties will include general office A M er ca ndise such as: answedring the telephone and filing r Merch dis to light record keeping. Applicant needs to be very detail oriented, ability to work on their own and organized. oIU I I I Benefits include 401K and mm ym mm-medical insurance. Air Conditioners 505 Please apply by fax 561-996-4502 Antiques 510 or e-mail to BTSouthbay@aol.com. Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 No walk-ins, please. Die? Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books Magazines 535 nity Building Materials540 TKM-Bengard Farms inity Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 and Cypress Cooling Children's Items 555 China. Glassware, Etc. 560 Have immediate openings for Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 experienced truck drivers Collectibles 575 ilee Computer/Video 580 Please apply in person at: Crafts/Supplies 585 P s ply i pes self- Cruises 590 2305 Cypress Lane nd Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Belle Glade FL 33430 will- Firewood 605 sing Furniture 610 Health & Reducing )U Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/ son Supplies 625 s. Household Items 630 I ' Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Oakbrook of LaBelle Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Has positions open for: Musical Instrunments 660 SCA SRI DRC Office Supplies/ SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR s Equipment 665 AND Pets/Supplies;' services 670 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Oakbrook of Labelle skilled nursing facility in Pools & Supplies 685 Labelle, Fl. has positions available for B.S.W., ): E auraient 690 Maintenance Assistant, Housekeeping, Dietary, Satellite 695 CNA, and Nurses. Great Team Environment Sewing Machines 700 and Benefits , Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Fax Resume to 863-675-7415 Tickets 720 Oakbrook of LaBelle, Tools 725 250 Broward Avenue, Toys & Games 730 LaBelle, FL 33935 e Wanted to Buy 740 (863)675-1440 N COME JOIN THE TEAM!!! AGEI 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. Coastal Southeast Georgia Large wooded water access, marsh view, lake front, and golf oriented homesites from the mid $70's Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. (877)266-7376. www.coop- erspoint.com EARN DEGREE online from home. *Medlcal, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers. Job Placement Assistance. Com- puter & Financial aid If quail- fy. (866)858-2121 www.onlinetidewater- tech.com. WASHER & DRYER- good condition, $175 for set (863)673-3620 BIKES (2) 3 speed 26" his & hers, $20 each or both for $30 (863)467-2305 BUILDING SALE! "Extended 3 Weeks!" 20x26 Now $3340. 25x30, $4790. 30x40, $7340. 40x60, $11,490 Fac- tory Direct, 25 Years. Many Others. Ends/accessories optional. Pioneer (800)668-5422. 24 LOG HOME PACKAGES to be Offered at Public Auction. Saturday, January 14, 11:00 AM, Orlando, FL (Port of Sanford), Rogers Realty & Auction, License # AU2922. Free brochure, Buffalo Log Homes, (888)562-2246 or www.auctionloghomes.com. BATHROOM VANITY- New 30", Oak, with sink and fau- cet, $100 (863)675-1634 SAWMILLS from only $2,795.00 Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUM- BER with your Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodindus-7 tries.com -Free information: (800)578-1363 ext 300N. Teak Wood, hundreds of board ft., various sizes, $250 takes it all. 239-707-2486 WELL SYSTEM fairly new, $800 for total system (863)467-7612 FOOTBALL & BASEBALL CARDS -F R: ,iiig & ,:,im late 80s early 90s Exc. cond. $500neg. 863)763-8943 COMPUTER SYSTEM, com- plete, lots of programs, $175. (866)855-0158 GAS FIRE PLACE 48"wx43"t, brick style, $1000 (863)763-3451 BEDROOM SET -7pc. Full sz bed, light wd w/ painted bows & pink flowers. Brand new. $700 neg. (863)227-0199 CEDAR CHEST- New with tray Solid cedar $125 (863)467-4328 CHINA CABINET- Large, Very ,nice, Lighted, medium wood, $300, or best offer Moving Must Sell (239)645-3620 COUCH &.LOVE SEAT Indian print, green burgundy & gold $250 (863)467-5032 END TABLES, (2), curvy legs, between light & medium ma- ple, very nice, $50. (863)635-0474 FUTON $35 or best offer (863)467-2153 TABLE & 4 ROLL AWAY CHAIRS- Leather, Nice, $225.(863)674-5770 - Uf~m^n'w MEDICARE "D" DRUG PLAN CONSULTANTS INDEPEN- DENT PHYSICIAN MANAGED WE WILL SAVE YOU MON- EY! WE WORK FOR YOU, NOT INSURANCE COMPA- NIES CALL (888)325-PILL WWW.MEDICAREDRU- GHELRNET. EARN DEGREE online from home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers. Job Placement Assistance. Com- puter & Financial aid if quali- fy. (866)858-2121 www.onlinetidewater- tech.com. Run your ad STATEWIDEl!! For only $450 you can place your 25 word classified ad in over 150 newspapers throughout the state reaching over 5 MILLION readers. Call this newspaper or Ad- vertising Networks of Florida at (866)742-1373. Visit us online at www.florida-classi- fieds.com. Display ads also available. ELEC PIANO- Korg P60, LIKE NEW, a steal at $800 (863)763-3229.- ELECTRIC ORGAN DISCOV- ERY- '98, by Estey $500. (863)674-0314 GERMAN UPRIGHT BASS-, asking $700, (863)763-3229. PA SYSTEM Small, Fender basement amp. Microphones, drum machine $500 or best offer (863)357-0406 BOSTON TERRIER PUP- 8 wks, $500 (863)946-1279 PITBULL Pups Full bltiooded vrfiyriirij up (0 aie, 1 male 1 female, also avail, huge dog '.erinel $250 (631227-0396 PUG, ACA. are Blac 1F 2M R ily 1 ?22.8w' '.rnois, pa- pers/health cert. $700-$800. (863)673-4200/228-2140 REX BUNNY, baby, $10. (863)675-4981 LaBelle area SATELLITE DISH Dish brand $50.00 or best offer (863)357-6113 HEDDON FISHING LURE- Olo- er, Vintage, Good snape $25. (863)946-3123 POOL CUE w/case in ex:elernt condition $40 (863)675-3.944 $500 firm. (863)675-4201 PRESSURE WASHER 3000psi,.w/hose, wand & dpi on wheels, 11hp B/S engine. $350 863-697-9704 Agriculture 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 9 Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds 'Plants,' Flowers 865 VOLUME PRICING STANTON HOMES 800-330-6266 I I I -I Up To10,( Belle GI CORTINA ENGLISH RIDING SADDLE- asking $100 (863)675-1634 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 1,2 & 3 BEDROOMS HOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR SRENT. No pets. Call (863)983-4436. NOW RENTING Collingswood Apt. Units Available with rental assistance. Senior Community Office hrs. Mon.& Thur. 8-4 863-675-7650 Equal Housing Opportunity Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale 1015 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 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 CLEWISTON: ESTABLISHED GYM FOR SALE (863)983-4436 Hurricane Wind Zone 3 Manufactured & Modular Homes Land/Home Packages Complete Double Section, Setup & NC. From $45,000 STANTON HOMES 1-800-330-6623 PORT LaBelle: Unit 4,3/2, Newly renovated, near schis., Priced to sell @ $185,200. Call owner: 863-675-1107. |'iIir:lltllj l ii]llll@ MOORE HAVEN 33471 -TOP LOCATION - Will Divide City block nextto court- house, government center, high school, 500 feet on US #27, Ideal for Bank, Fast Food, Law, Medical, Retail, Realtor, Insurance, etc. Call owner-Pat ASHEVILLE, NC AREA ACREAGE 1 to 8 acre moun- tain view and riverfront homesites from the $60s. Gated community, custom lodge. Near natural hot rings. Don't miss out! Call BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- NA. MUST SEE BEAUTIFUL & COLORFUL FALL FOLI- CLUB CAR, '97- Exc. cond., good batt/charger, $1599. (863)697-1350/763-2063. GOLF CART Club Car, 2001, Gas, Reconditioned w/alumi- num bed, top & windshield. $2795. neg. (863)675-1472 GOLF CLUBS- 30 Misc, sets, 2 bags incl/Odyssey 990, Wil- son 8813, Cook M1-X, Lynx. $700will sep. (863)946-3123. PISTOL, 9mm, w/case & 2 magazines, less than 50 rounds shot, exc. cond., $400. (863)227-0396 SHOT GUN- Winchester, 12 age, Deer Gun w/scope. 335. (863)467-7838 DUMB BELL SET: 5 25 LB w/rack. $100. (863)467-5299 CERAMIC heater $10 (863)635-7987 TRANE UNIT HEATER Elec- tric, horizontal/vertical model UHEC. Com/resi. Brand new. $750 (772)260-6318 DIAMOND BAGGETT BAND- Like new condition. $600 (863)697-0845 EARRINGS Ladies, Peacock design. Hand made in Hong Kong 24K, lO0yr old. $500 neg. (863)634-9620 Okee LADIES GOLD ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH- over 100 yrs old, $300 neg. (863)634-9620. Okeechobee LAMPS, (2), brand new, never been used, cream & gold, $35 for both. (863)635-0474 ELEC SCOOTER- Victory, 3 wheel, new batt., light & bas- ket, swivel cloth seat, runs good $600 (863)634-5095 HOSPITAL BED electric foot & head board, good cond. w/2 rails $150 (863)467-5032 HOSPITAL BED- electric, works good no mattress $145 or best offer (772)597-2155 East Alabama Mountain Prop- erty For Sale One hour west of Atlanta in Piedmont, AL Beautiful View 48 acres $144,000 14,400 down 1,087 per month owner fi- nanced. Call Glenn (850)545-4928. MURPHY NORTH CAROLINA COOL SUMMERS MILD WIN- TERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T I E S www.exitmurphy.com. TENNESSEE ACREAGE FOR SALE Near Chattanooga. Beautiful new lakeside com- munity. 1 to 5 acre home- sites from the $40s. Limited number of private boat slips. Call for appt. (866)292-5769. Tennessee Waterfront Land Sale! Direct Waterfront par- cels from only $9,900! Cabin Package from $64,900! 4.5 acres suitable for 4 homes and docks only $99,900! All properties are new to the market! Call toll-free (866)770-5263 ext. 8. WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina Where there is: Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE OF MOUNTAIN PROPERTY SALES (800)642-5333. Realty Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina Where there is: Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE OF MOUNTAIN PROPERTY SALES (800)642-5333. Realty Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifeids. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Needed in Clewiston: Fenced / Open Storage / Office / Ware- house. Call 863-441-4748 TODAY TURN YOUR VACANT LAND INTO BIG $$$$ I will buy your vacant lot or land for cash. Close in week. Hendry? Glades? Anywhere? Call Randy 863-673-5071 or 561-441-2800 Waterfront 2 w/sailboat access, 1 riverfront, other deepwater canal just off Caloosahatchee River. (239)823-2587 Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 MOBILE HOME LOTS For Sale Shiv Island & Pahokee (561)996-4524 Shop here first! The classified ads HOUSES & TRAILER LOTS For Rent, Near Clewiston, Dr. L. E. Thompson, Jr, (754)224-0364 or 983-6836 Mas de 40 trails san- clas in envertario. Listas para ser sentadas en su propidad. Bajo encunche y baja pago de Mensu- aledad. Llamme para mas information. (863)673-2575. New & Used Manufactured Homes Fleetwood, Jacobsen, Scotbilt, Townhomes. Best Deals Anywhere. STANTON HOMES Clewiston, LaBelle, Okeechobee, Punta Gorda 1-800-330-8106 RENT TO OWN Buy Here Pay Here Marginal Credit OK Clewiston Stanton Homes 863-983-8106 SOUTH FLORIDA'S LARGEST & OLDEST DEALER APPALOOSA GELDING 3yrs old. Beautiful. Calm. Quiet. Green broke. To good home only. $750 (863)763-7727 HORSES 1 beautiful Buck- skin, 1 Grey Appaloosa Danc- ing Show Horse. $2200 both or will sep. (863)227-0199 MINIATURE STUD HORSE- 32" tall, child broke, incld, saddle & tack, 2yrs old, $700. (863)227-0367. QUARTER HORSE GELDING- quiet, exc beginner horse, $2500 or best offer (717)548-4291. QUARTER/Thoroughbred 1yr old stud, halter broke $600 (772)467-0979 WESTERN SHOW SADDLE "Billy Cook". w/Breast strap & tie down. $450. (863)673-9200 BUSH HOG: TSC, 5 Ft., 2 years old. $500. 863-610-1219 after 9pm or weekends. PUSH LAWN MOWER John Deere w/ bagger, used very lit- tle. $100 (863)675-4858 RIDING MOWER John Deere, 14.5 HP 38" cut, runs good, $700 (863)673-3620 WEED TRIMMER on 14" wheels, like new, 6hp B/S engine, $175 or trade (863)697-9704 WHEEL BARROW: Antique, Great for a flower bed. $5. (863)675-3944 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon. 12pm & every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Office Space Rent I'll I OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE i-Build To Suit- 000 SQ. FT. ade Area .ti Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 20015 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 I Hose Sa I tiapp CBS New Construction Only-.fr9 available 3 bd,2 barh.'lI garage Tevas Avenue Harlem SiD 1673 s5 ft Special Loan Pkges LUTZ BUIJLDEF S151 300 Why buy old *hen you ran get Brand New7 MonIr t f lt1tm' fl St Dr, & Cleaied BRIdG ME AN OFFER! BANK : i 2 1.25 at bDo:. 'llow tre t, it 554l.C90 00 Lorida Ranches, Highlands County 10ac deed restricted tracts staln.g at $209 000 510.00000 to reserve ,'ur tract today Up to 90~ Fimancma for Qualifiea Buiers Our ,l II t.acts Only I 1II a ailable Rack uip cuntracrs accepted Rental Available- 4 bd'2 ,'2 baih ".'pci ,in 3 .:res just rto miles outside Gft' t,.n ',, ?7.' 5 Acres on Hwy 27 Lease only Land is suitable for Planr Nu'iery or Storage Ask Us About Our New Talking House!! I Glenn A. Smith 863-983-3508 1) Business Opportunityl EsLablishad home improvmerit and ronri'.'riience. stoe on 2 S acres ir Moniura Panllr Creat location nea tthe lubhouse Fhilly equipped cafeteria ready to open All fur nHlure, fi,ires, equipment ajid irvenic- re included Creal business oplporiiniry S800K MLS# 200530488 2) North side 3 Bedrixm'l bIilh honie nn OrAi Dr Pf.'lf. nng la"ic-e lot 1,3 o aabor' 31 a great price MtS 200526;58 3) New in '041 4 Bedrxoom,2 Bath ()oei 2400 so if Mobile Home in Moiore Haien Large open lMtdl-r w,'''l.andi Miui See' S 134.900 MLS# 200521690 4) Reduced 2 5 ,:ontligiuO, ui res in Monrura Ranch Located aT ille en1 di the street lustrreedutEd [o 70,000 MLS# 200521640 51 Mantura Ranch Estates I bed room'.' arh CUS hon',i. on ', S n are in ground prl' Tile througrhO t s,'irnlfi .i ppl4rance' Crea, Home S379,.9D MIS# 200525558 61 '05 Homes of Merit ? tedroim,2 bath hornme on mar, madr lalke irainless steel appDiances Fre I.E' Large LiLd roOm s n,'-oallr. closely Why 1u, NN"e when itis rone .i Cnfl, S I 34M,900 il-aC 200514068 7) Port Labelle Buildable l t e.id-' for your nAw home 559900 MILS# 200512627 Get 2 realtors for the price of one. Call the Smith/Williams team at Sugar Realty. I Sarah A. Williams 863-228-6867 1) Looking for land? 400 acres with an abundance of wild life ID.er,. turkey hogs and the occas-onal bear Perfeci for Hunting. fishing, etc Property Is currently being use Ior canle. Located just rnintiles Irom Immokalee Call for Details 1863) 67.7.1441 MLS# 200520411 21 7.5 Acres! 4 bedicoom'2 balh mobile hoine in Pioneer Plantation. Pnr-atelocated at the end of thie sircet S299900 3) Del Monte Ave 3 Bedroom', Bath CS honie on over '. acre COnly 'k mile from the mannas and Lake OkeechoLee Call for appoinimenl $259,900 MLS4 200520398 1) Montura Ranch Estates L.argq home ove'.'r -4'l000" st on 1 "5 .irIes near the frorilt f Moniii r.- Honie needs cvil-.. Prieil ior qui k s.'le at S I 74,900 MNLS: 200528863 SI Montura Ranch Estates ? bedroocm,2 ltath on 1 I'" acres Nev, hlif ir. Klichen Grcat loca t.or, juL l .:.tf of Fir., Cone Priced (t .;ell aT $119,900 MLST 200520638 ol Pioneer Plantation 3 bed ioom.2 bath on 2 acres Very private wih rriany ..:ik- arid pine trc. MNiq i ..L? TO a] precia[i S139,900 MLS# 20(0514439 "i CharmaineA. Montgomery 863-697-0189 S lla HMa pn01ol Just listed! 2/i stucco home on 2.5 acres nestled In the Dines in .a0eca Choose whether to sit on the covered porrh or walk out to ihe BBQue area and gaze al the pond Lving room has a laux fireplace and the kitchen is HUGE Ready to move into Seller says "we'll even leave most of the furniture". This one won't last long! 5199.900.00 One of a kindffl 3 bedroom 2 S bath lionme on Del Monte Almost 3500 sq It under air Caged pool & Spa with poolside kitchen Separate office building with hall bath Couldt easily be converted to a 4 or 5 bed- i rrlirrime To many etras to lisl Photos & info on realtor.com MLSe200521924 iOner__ sas_.make ai.ol e 5 Acres on I Ithi Street SecludeJ lot wiEti lots of trees Only S7.-K Moore Haven River Gardens 7 I or. Available New Conrsirutlcikn int Gro',ing Area Build 'tour Dream Home Here'. Meyerchick Drive. Lot #15. on tile pond A6b2K riatLher lvd near the river . 56. 000 00 Thatcher Blvd. Lors 6 & ur 8. 5, 58iO 00 each Thatcher Blvd.. Lots II o.r 12, ,a 6t0K eacll E Marshall R. Berner 863-228-3265 IlGreat Locationi 3bd/2ba CBS Home One Block From Roland Marins Marnna Fenced Back Yard, Tiled Thiough-ou Potential for 4th Bedroom S209,.9K 2)W.Ventura 2bd lba in Brand New Condilior Reddy to Moke Iin Hard wood Floors New Appliances, Bft Privacy Fence, Big Back Yard Don't Miss On This Great Deal' S97K 3)Reduced For Quick Sale: I 09 Acres 2bd,2ba MH in MRE Walking Distance From Mary Lou.s Store Price Reduced to SCOK. 4)New Listing* 3bd'?2ba MH in MRE on 1 25 Ac Land is Cleared Wit' Beautiful Pines Home is sVer- Spacious Wlh-, Great Floor Plan Place is Imniaculate' S0I O8.SK 5)Moore Haven Yacht Clubi 2bd, 2ba MH extra lor. Irnhluded in Purcrase Price FPaiially ijir niihed & Sql.uaky Clean' S 139 9K Ashley P. Wood Groat starter home or investment prop.r"y in Montura Ranch This 94 MRH. 4/2 split bedroom plan rnmay be lust what your looking for Start your lNeer year off right with COLuiilby Ining at Its best I 25 ac, priced to sell ,t only,, 589900 Sam J. Walker 863-677-1013 Looking for land? 2 5 Acres side by side in Monmira Ranch Esates at only $84,900 Call mtdaV REDUCED DWMH in Montura Ranch Estates 3/2 ceramic te throughout on 1.25 acres Fenced and prfeo for those animals Make an offer bsted ,' S105.00000 Montura Ranch 3.2 doublewide mobile home on 1 2S acres Home is like new' Completely fenced and a great floorplan Featuring a gard-ni tub arge kitchen w' lors of cabinet space. fireplace in family room and a 30 acres of patre anid woods in IL.eca S755,00C)00 5 wooded acres in ladelo SI 50,000.00 Cil me for acasn land Lots or areaje Recntdy Reduced Beautil 3BR/2BA inaritfactred home on 10 ares in Montira Nice ftoor plan Wth fireplace maces this Istung a niist s . $107,325 Montura Tracts, I Ust, Show and Sell 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call For Information or Appointmentl Need a Building? We have a 12,500sq ft. Engineered Steel Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $215K Tower Lakest DBLWDE 3/2 1 782 Sq Ft Liberty Home. On a Large Fenced Corner LOt with Lakefront 594,9K Enrique Acosta 305-506-5876 St Habla EAllane New Listing! 3BD/2EA Nice Kept.Many Fruit TreesNew A/C Horseshoe Acres .,' 514'5k Deal Fell Throughl Holiday Isles 3bd/2ba MH public water & sewer available. investors want- ed $49,900 Montura Ranch 3bd/2ha MH looks like a log cabin on paved road, tenant occupied,fenced, new septic ..0' $ 124,900 1.25 acre IMPROVED FREE home with purchase of land. single wide MH offered 4' $68,900 Pioneer PlantationinM 2 5 acres wowl :, 589.900 Back on Market New home, ver/ Lasr l l99 Last' 199 9K I E?' ~ o:E-'- c- E3 :?- --.t c- -3 23 1 0 ~e n~r d..crios r- -i rm rt WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFTER ANN DYESS FAYE KELTING (863) 983-8979 (863) 677-0707 ,,T LZV 1) '-ESS LUC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARL.AND HWY. !- (863) 983-6663 A IS (863) 983-9770 EMAIL-L: AN@'TiEALESTATE COM HO.RS. LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 <7- )L K < I3rm x . Carolyn Thomas MaryLee van Wijck EARNSH AWL LI. EA ETAE.ROE 946-02005 946-0505 RESIDENTIAL 2 House Harbor 3BR. AU R. 1BA both $165,000 3BR, 2BA $265,000 3BR, 2.5 BA $198,500 3BR, 2.5BA S 158.000 3 B le si e New Constna .,ni 3BR'2BA MONTURA Sugarland Circle LOTS AVAILA13BLE 2BR 2BA home, detached CALL FOR DETAILS garage w/ guest suite on 3BR,2BAMontura 1.25acres 12.80 ac. Call for details $119,900 CBS 'lTiPlex Unit I 4BR, IBR,2BA. 1.25 s- $160,000 2BA Unit 2 2BR, 1BA 2Lo4l.25siebystde ed Unit 3 2BR, 1 BA S neer $120,000 279,000 2BR, 1/2 BA. $120,000 4BR, 3BA Del Monte Condo (7) $150K COMMERCIAL $314,000 Building 2476sq. ft. on US 3BR, 2.5BA 2 Story MOBILE HO E"KS 27 I'Ou .l ui' $550,000. $199,000 3BR, 2BA on lake C.iiiirnis. -l 3Builm ;5"20' $199,000 $120,000 c US 27C-.l F-r D,CiiL 4BR, 3A Ridgewood A Eas 82,000 + 3BR, 2BA with study and 4BR/2BA 2003 DWMHIH CA.-,rnet Shp 49i0.'1 IT. pool. New Subdivision with 30x510' metal building & Ap.t I.099 $375,000 2.16 acres $259900 All of us join in saying "Thank You" and wishing you a Happy Holiday and a successful New Year!! "NOW ON THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!" Ann Donohue 228-0221 S- David Rister 634-2157 MOORE HAVEN'S NEWEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE YOUR OU& LOCAL N REALTOR I TOWN! '* !. ,,' ; ...... l .. .ri. l 1 j ... i. V. i. n To r..J. ,h ,IPropery *, i l ,,,. J I,.i I ,, .'.. I I *I n I ,I ,, I i 1 ,,,i,, i' p l.h ,., O tt ton P orn cT Phone: 863-946-3900 Fax: 863-946-3902 - 498 US Hwy. 27, Moore Haven B., .w., 40 ACRES ZONED ' AGRICULTURAL VERGLADES Ladelleui Call For More Information i REA LTY INC. JIefftey A Davi L u. ut sta Im SOME OF OUR LISTINGS: SGorgeous 3/2 M/H on Pine (one RIU s 120,000,00 \ ,1t l., i fhirn<' A4 i ii.n :2.. M I I on Click Drive, Lakeport Only >, i.n Ir .n, I 1... 1' .32 ready in a weeks. '.' Gerace Ct. Moore Haven 7l.. i Brand new ( 'l; '. 2 ,.. I1 i pi.li.ii incl. 943 CGerace Ct. Moore I.I. X'r,. s 1 1.400,00 Beaw d 3 il' 1 .IT.i >. l.>, is, 414 Avenue O. Moore Haven., $224.900( i'. miiiul MI/H lot in Ortona, fenced, close to the l n.ir .,t,i I+41r. I i M, ,i..rn-i H ,il- 1.25 acres, Paved roadonAppal .-,i. Atiii... ,"fi lliN) Moore Haven mobile home loi. t nii ii.n $ii .I in $ l5 Moore Haven River Gardens Iri, tirniiy .ua S3 ml m 1ml H "Vo wf~ 0*4 lImSauledFbld AMUSTSEE$133,9 RESIDENTIAL- CLEWISTON * 4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Lrg. 3BR,2BA, MH on WtrFrt Lot w/above Ground Pool, 2 Storage Sheds w/Electric, Nicely Landscaped, A Must See $140,000 * Waterfront 3BR,2BA,.MH, Spacious Interior $125,000 LAKEPORT * Listings Needed MOOREPAVEA *Yacht Club 3BR, 2BA, Modular Home w/Lot $119,000 *2 Duplexes 2BR, IBA each unit $229,000 ACR, G 1.iD & LOTS * Farm Land Available Call for Details 2 o66a idswlelatric/ illicaped, Reeadyltomrei0 ONeat$14,000 MONTURA Wooded Lots: Cleared & Surveyed Lot Appaloosa Reduced to $39,000 Jinnete -$48,000 Appaloosa 2 1/2 acres $110,000 S. Coral $36,000 ' Bald Cypress improvements Reduced to $59,000 * More Montura Lots starting at $38,000 * 3BR, 2BA, MH on Nogal$145,000 * 2BR, 2BA, MH on 1-1/4 Ac. $92,000 BIGHi.ANDS COUNTY * 80 Acres w/great development potential, $23,500 per acre * 10 Acres w/DblWd Mobile Home, $29,000 per acre 4-1 :1 e4!7 ea a, EobleHo Earn some extra cash. Sell your used Items In the cleossfleds Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people MEle Get a quick response to any Item you may be sell- Inn with a classified ad. Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classi- fleds and make your clean un a breeze El. Moile Hmenf'Tl Sale^j al- CALOOSA MOBILE HOMES Horseshoe Acres, 4 Bdrm 2 Bath 28'x60 ceramic tile floors, CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES central air, on beautiful 1/2 acre lot. le C N ACS, On Hwy. 80 convenient to Modular/Models. From $59,900 & Up, On Hwy. 80 convenient to 3/4/5BR, 2/38A, acre & 1/4 available or use Clewiston & LaBelle. $94,900 your land as down payment. Financing available, 863-673-6417 or 561-753-8355 READING A NEWSPAPER... ledsyu to hebeas Recreation Boats 3005 Camper/RV. 3010 Jet Sil 30 Marine. Aee..-rle 3q20 Marine Mllmniou 3025 Motoroyise. 3030 Sport VeloIes/ATVs3035 Bass Boat, 20' Storm Boot Legger, 200hp motor, 24v trolling motor, Eagle fishflnd- er 3D, w/traller, asking $4500., (863)467-0837 BASS BOAT 20ft, 200hp Merc, 05 trailer, excel, running condition. $4400/neg. (941)587-0806 BAYLINER CAPRI 1988, 16', 85 hp Force, Stereo & Fish- finder. $1500 or best offer. (863)632-9166 KAYAK- Hoble Lanai, used, roomy cockpit, drink holder, storage, good size for kids,$185 (863)467-1790 KAYAK- Perception Swifty, 9.5, used highback seat, good cond, yellow, $150 neg. (863)467-1790 Iv msg PONTOON BOAT 21 Ft. w/2 25hp motors, canopy & trail- er, $2500. (863)675-2575 Pontoon Boat, '94, Starcraft, 1995 40hp Mercury, low hrs.,, no trailer, fish ready, $4000. (765)610-4494 Powerwlnch, model 315, trlr winch for boats to 4,000 Ibs, used very little, $80, (863)946-1829 TRI HULL BOAT, 16', walk thru windshield, 60 hp Mariner outboard motor & trlr, $1500 firm. (863)467-8038 MOTOR HOME 30 Ft., 1989 w/454, $4000. Firm. (863)610-1219. after 9pm & weekends. SUNLINE RV TRAILER 17 ft. good condition, can be seen at 1495 Garden St. $1500/neg (772)224-1132 AIR BOAT BOTTOM COATING - Steelflex 2000 SUPER SLICK Epoxy coating, 1 gal- lon $100 (863)467-6696 BOAT SEAT- Springfield Ma- rine #3 with rod gimbel & pedestal $100. (863)610-0440 (Okee.) SEA PRO SEAT- With pedestal $100, (863)610-0440 (Okeechobee) 00 KART, Yerf, only used 15 hrs or less, Cash Only $900 or best offer. (863)675-2093 askforAshley SUZUKI LTZ 400 2003 Race Bike. $2400. Firm. (863)634-5129 Terry Travel Trailer, '94, 27', like new, used very little, must see, avail. Jan. 1, Okeechobee, $7,000. (863)763-8709 or (610)283-3416 or email Idabaker!2(@aol.com Automobiles Automobiles 4005 ,eir hel DriW .I Vamnt W7 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, '94, rebuilt trans., V6 3,8 litre eng., auto, a/c, cruise, $1500, (863)467-4352 CHEVY LUMINA '95- V6 se- dan, great condition, $2000 or best offer (863)610-4676 or (863)763-0257. MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS- '90, Good Condition $300. (863)467-0561 FORD MUSTANG '94, V6, Low miles. Looks & Runs good. Well maintained. $2500 863-467-7049/561-261-9274 HONDA ACCORD '87- $1200 or make offer 863)467-5401 or 772) 359-2923 HONDA ACCORD LX '98: Tint- ed, 128K mis. Raisin Pearl col- or, rear Euro lights, $4500 or best offer. 863-675-3470 Mel HONDA ACCORD LXI- '88, Runs exc, Needs trans. & brake work $300 or good parts car, (863)801-3310 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, '92, runs good, no a/c, $2000. 863-509-3028 or 863-612-0000 ask for Llbby OLDS CUTLASS '96- needs transmission work, $500 (863)634-2191, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SU- PREME SL '94, 2 Dr., Tinted, sound system. P/L, P/W. P/S, P/B. $2500 (863)447-0651 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1988, Needs work. $250 or best offer. (863)467-8856 V si ou *it frothrlstig t Dj 3 0WSEAESAE.O Call or come by: 600 E. Cowboy Way In LaBelle. 863-675-4300 or toll free 866-368-4300 [o-uses Sale I Houses Sale Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, December 29, 2005 I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale lHouses -Sale 1025 i Thursday. December 29. 2005 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee TOYOTA MR2, '88, white, sun roof, runs great, 32-35 mpg, am/fm/cd, very dependable, $1500. (561)924-2208 CADILLAC 1957 2 doors needs work $1000/rieg (863)357-3633 CHEVEROLET PICK UP TRUCK 195.5 500 cu. in. motor. $2500 or best offer. (863)763-4826 CHEVY FLEETLINE DELUXE '48- 4dr asking $2500 (863)763-3551 CHEVY TRUCK 1955 auto and tilt steering, needs work $2500 (863)357-3633 DODGE ASPEN '74 Slant 6, runs great. Needs minor res- toration. $500 (863)697-6731 MGB 1973 Convertible 4cyl., 4 sp. -Sell or trade Make some- one a real deal, Nice car '423-502-2210 VOLKSWAGON SUPER BEE- TLE 1971, Brand new motor. Needs restoration. $1000 or best offer. (863)763-4826 CHEVY SILVERADO, '94, 4 wheel drive, 3/4 ton, runs good, $3800. (863)381-0432 EASY GO 2 seater w/top and windshield and charger $1250/neg. (863)675-1472 RIM 16".- Dodge Truck Rim , $100 or best offer (772)597-2155 TONNEAU COVER by ARE tits Chevy I10 or 61 It Ded Iruck E'celleni f orndi ir,-i 300 Firm 1863)697-6,3l TOOL BOX- lull si.e, Unilrd Welding ySlems, Gullwig lockable, e.c conrd $150 neg (863)697-1645 TRANSMISSION- 4x4, Turbo 350, Rebuilt, $350 or best offer. (863)467-8856 CHEVY 4x4- '72 & '85, no mo- tors, $1000 863-6973895 CHEVY S10, '03, 3 dr., stan- dard shift, 4 cyl., 13k mi., under factory warranty, $9900. (863)357-3413 GMC-'86, 22' Dry van body, New eng. & tires, Less than 30K 5 .od $4500 neg (9411416-5571 Clewiolun TOYOTA Pick Up T-100 '95, .Mrac3b. 20 rripg Reliable Good t injpe. 3J(i00) Firm 86.3-610.1219 ajer 9pm'' CHEVY SUBURBAN LT- 97 While -.4. All power Very Clean 18500 or bes ourter 18631697-6540 ENCLOSED HALLMARK TRAILER- G.A.W.B. 2980, asking $1675 (863)357-2424 UTILITY TRLR- '05, 5x10, drop loading ramp, Diamond plate toolbox, 5mos old, like new, $850 (863)357-6530 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT '02 49 K mis. Fully loaded. Must see! Runs great. $8500 (863)763-9464 DODGE RAM 2500, '95, 15 passenger van, great shape, cold a/c, work or family ready Asking $2500 (239)633-4069 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.05-195-CP Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ANN LAURA SARGENT Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Admilnistraton) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- TATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been en- tered in the estate of AIN LAURA SARGEN deceased, File Number 05-195-CP by the Circuit Court for HENDROBY County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is PO. Box 1760 Labelle Florida 33975-1760i that the decedents date of death was Mg _1.. .2005 that the total value of the estate is $7.5f0.0 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Creditors: NONE Beneficiaries: Elwood Russell Sargent 1117 Forest Lawn Drive Salem, Virginia 24153 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- FED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or de- mands against the estate of the dece- dent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. .ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI- CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- TER THE DESCENDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 22nd, 2005., l I I I': I L. ni-ItJ An,:i',r lL. h i: ,in l,ld'ill' [|i.,[l' ," M O l rI o :, !,i i.;i' Tn .ra, 1 ., e,., ir:. lr i 'i n.. ,,i, Fr .l, 'o .: ii Mrh ,,;, '1,i A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRV COUNTY. FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No 200i-187-CP IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL DAVID SHANAHAN a/k/a MICHAEL 0. SHANAHAN Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mi- chael David Shanahan, deceased, S, l Cli li l or | r "O.r. 07. = .'ul'Inlu- i l in ,,', ,1 i n r p r :,jareI' ,i .r.iji.,' ;'l', ,i rn j IT0- Li C, ..-,0e Olpir-o.Ieii': ar-I the C-Personal Representatives' attor- 'n:y i. l ii'Ifrl ir,ij ALL IHIERESIED PERSONS ARE NOII- FIEDTHAT ilr r:lrrio;'r i",I o r,o f'', ],.C' i.r i,-,]l lil. l *;tZn"'l Dti'"l r,,.r rh,' t'.:,Td 0 rl, 1r., In'. T- ifn.l.',[rr' i ll:n Ui'l Li ,.l Ilh h7 1 ,u r n.,fn 1 :.t i- 1: rj 7r1' i :l fl n .. ',. 1 T imir, i l. iiuri l I HIIl THt 0LA0' IF !H 1E UI Pn.'r', FCTE roTHI irE If iF:10 t ':' 1-116. Li srT:ITir r en ri' c Jri:ifI I TH ll- r. I IIii| | m, 3 FTER TiH rlE u IEHI VII'F I'ln: A IPA I"PI ( ITH,: i E (114 THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and persons having claims or demands against the Decedents Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC- TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- EVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is December 22,2005. Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: John E Stewart, Esq. Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch & Kinsey, PA. 9100 College Pointe Court . Fort Myers, FL 33919 Telephone: (239) 334-1141 Flonda Bar Mo: 158647 Co-Personal Representatives: Megan R. Shanahan 1801 Brantuey Road, #203 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Dana Rucker 6911 Highway 71 NE Wilmar, MN 56201 104796 CGS 12/22,29/05 Pu I i~o ic IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 05-1098-DR Clara L. Domlnquez, Petitioner and Luclano Domlnquez, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Luclano Dominquez Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Clara Do- minquez whose is 1991 Strickland Rd., Clewiston, FL 33440 on r before January 23, 2006, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Post Of- fice Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975, be- fore service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter If you fall to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the petition. Copies of all court documents In this case, Including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's of- flee. You may review these docu- ments upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit SCourt's office.notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Cur- rent 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, Florlda Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of docu- ments and Information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, in- cluding dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: December 15,2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: R. DeLaCruz Deputy Clerk 104741 CGS 12/22,29/05;1/5,12/06 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 05-918CA WINDEL AND RHONDA PALMER, Plaintiff VS MICHAEL D. AND MARYANNE E. CUSEO Together with his heirs, should they be deceased, and any natural unknown. persons who might be the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, unknown tenants or other parties claiming by, through, under or against the above-named defendants. Defendants. NOTICE FACTION .To: MICHAEL 0. CUSEO T i.n r ,i r r.i : r,0 .,i 'i i.' Jri.i Oct. 17, : 2005.Y l'u are required Ito iervela t copy of yur written defenses, serve a copy of your written defehsss, If any, on the.petitioner's attorney, whose name and address is: Sherea- Ann Ferrer, RO. Box 721894, Orlando, Florida 32872, and file-an original with the clerk of this court on or before Jan. 17, 2006. Otherwise, a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Property De- s c r i p t i o n : 4-10-43-29-030-2093-0070. Port La- belle Unit 3 Block 2093 Lot 7, a subdi- vision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, page 73, Pub- lic Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except gas, oil and mineral ini, 'i o.,0" i e Ir, o ua i, right of way of record. Witness my hand and seal on Dec. 7, 2005. BARABARA S BUTLER I I= .:.I :r.I '..u.' "*".3 C I-). V '[11 u i 'V i:C ,2, t :': :": i 5 c NOTICE AUCTION on Friday, December 30,2005 at 9:00 a.m. at 1233 N.W. Avenue L, Belle Glade, Florida Storage Property of Nathan Guzman STV, stereo, refrigerator, microwave, luggage, toys, clothes, household misc. items. 104583 CGS 12/22,29/05 READING A NEWSPAPER. make you more informed ad ifterestiag person. No woWe neWpa der s reai ore more soccessAull I Pbli No ice INVITATION TO BID BID #2005-02 CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION 4 MILES OF MAYORAL ST. Sealed bids for the reconstruction of the above referenced road will be received by the Board of Central County Water Control District, hereinafter referred to as "DIS- TRICTPat 475 S. Cabbage Palm St Clewiston,,Florida 33440 until 10:00 am local time on January 19, 2006, for furnishing labor and materials and performing all work set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, Construction Contract, Detailed Specifications and Drawings which com- prise the Bidding Documents. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all bid proposals which have been submitted in accor- dance with the conditions of the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders and any Addenda issued in relation to this Project will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidder is responsible for the delivery of bid and bIds received after the specified day and time will not be opened. The Work to be bid upon is described as Roadway reconstruction of approximately four miles of a road called Mayoral from Perimeter on the south end to Pine Cone on the north as specified in the detailed drawings and specifications prepared by Rock Abou aoude, PE. A pre-bid meeting shall be held on January 4th, 2006 at the Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Construction drawings and Specifications may be obtained from Rick Aboujaoude, RE. (contact person) at 180 N. Bridge SnaEi ,ii, B LjBein Hii.r,3 a,., OT, CCWCD office at 475 S. Cabbage Palm Sireea or a lee of $Wr io-k'rurdaiat. Roclkstelephone is (863) 612-0011 or CCWCD phone no. Is (863) 983-5795. Each bid must be submitted, in duplicates, on the prescribed bid form and accom- panied by bid security on the prescribed form, payable to the Board of CCWCD, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid amount. All subcontractors shall be declared on the prescribed Subcontractors Declaration Form. All bids shall be opened and read aloud on January 19. 2006. at 10:00 am in the Club House located on 255 H. Hacienda Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. All bidders are welcome to attend. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the nec- essary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as pre- scribed in the Contract Documents. All Bid Bonds, Contract Bonds, Insurance Contracts and Certificates of Insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or Insurance company shall be duly authorized and quali- fied to do business In the State of Florida and shall have an A.M. Best rating of 1-minus or better and who is listed on the United States Treasury Department's T- list as acceptable to issue bonds forth applicable dollaramount. The Bid may be withdrawn prior to the date and ime of bid opening. Bids shall re- main open and subject to acceptance for a period of thirty (30) calendar days af- ter the date of bid opening but the District at its sole discretion may release and Bid and Bid security. No bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days afterthe date of Bid opening. In "i' I iri'i m A u Nh[i wo rt iM A u "r .Iu.l U h10 r. ll rii d e l ii nlO icea l ill [p ciunnl: n ri:. nn" [iy f n'l il~ar In ..l i', n11 0t; r.jgImlaIr,.. i orl'i ,ni. "; ,l i; (i' lrai t. edll re iA .1 I). j ,- is :. lme[prn i3e d rcrin,, Ol Ii n1 lrlG n ill i:, 'ou cl i 'cr : .. ,i -i. : ::.i'y in d1o ir lrrn perri.d rmarr n e es :or ,i' j iliry mTir, .Afuirein Ih., ,I .,r r l.u pnurm r i, ir. i. rlJ& r lit .1':,e* e:1l- i j Tr, i' i...,i: l.: rr, i i- i [i0 Ue tid -r .rl.ill ur tmi *u11T 4 iu: r Il urI' I lr i: U,' iT : 1 ''.: '1 ry by i 1 :rr..i I.j.;vjlu i1i 1IT [, ] r- : ju li n .iiin Lv ...r C" To. I I Ii Ir iT,, [, Lk- r r 00 11n monn rr [ :rn,'l i r, in r.TI I. it|,I 3nin o r "il Thul: rir ,.jrvlm' n Ido r, i re h- k iunl r-.iu T.'- ,'I A ri Li4.o -i [ I','.unuI n'i. iri y (:,rra iii: 1-o u 3rn .r l Ihr C i n I, I ,:i,.,1 .i naTrr: 1 ', nn,:rn rnw 'I ru n'l 0i err.i c ii r y,:' I rnni] ir i jlI I .l IlO;U iln l H'rioni r lrn '.II',nn''i o], DATEDthis____day of_____ ,2005. ATTEST: Central County Water Control District By: Carolyn Hostel i in F':r. i. L i i,"j i I O IN IE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIEIH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA VICTOR M.GARCIA, Plaintiff, v. CASE NO.: 05-329-CA DAVID E. YUSKA and SUSAN 0. YUSKA, if living, and if dead, their unknown spouses, devisees, heirs, grantees, creditors and other parties claiming by, through, under or against them and all unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under these unknown natural persons, and all par- in: rnivnn'g un :iJiluTnn'u 0 l h.1iC ri, y -n1 t1.1:f ,:, W ,n 1 AT i 'n I. -. r,/ r i.4,,1, y rrro,, :... ril I' r, we 1,Ill Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE To Defendants, David E. Yuska and Su- san, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ',ij ARE TiOTiFIED liir i,, aC:ii,,. io m, ': I 1:1 ,' it ,'.inwni) ora ip .:,`[,rTn iii 1,lr, i U.l [I, "iucll j Lot t r.h, ,'iin : ,:.,,0 L ni'l.l 1if 1 a .u r,.r. .I ., h,"1 tI I Tr, C T thereof recorded in Plat Eook 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior own- er. Subject to existing easements and rght of ways of record. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Alison C. Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Post Of- flice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975, on or before January 10, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the Complaint. Dated December 1, 2005. BARBARA BUTLER Clerk of Circuit Court /s/Hammond Deputy Clerk 101729 CGS 12/8,15,22,29/05 Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you; No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people! IN IHE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Itl AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY FLORIDA Case iumser 2005-724-DR In Re the Marriage of: LAWRENCE CHARLES DIPIETRO, JR., Husband/Respondent, & LEANNE PA- TRICIA FAHEY, Wife/Petitioner. NOTICE OF ACTION TO:LAWRENCE CHARLES DIPIETRO, JR. 22 Leonard Satreet Portland, Maine 04103 Last Known Address Unknown You are notified that an action for disso- lution of marriage has been filed against you. II you wnimi vr '.''''i'l r U'I e [r.iilor you 3r. i.qu'fi I.) .:irrvi a Arnrn arni. r Ij Iirn [,ir[l 0 ,o' ini rug or danvlnj 'IT" .. i .o CiPtuil .:muio,.'i ," rir 'hi lj'V1rct Jiinjr ,or:i)6 un orne ,, .rj.1h 0 I.'lfrr 0, I d011 A dn VITC rie ,iri: Un ii ', i or, irik ,:1 or i l irli, 'uu'i ,iC il'ii:y C.i TiiTeILjIerTlI irilr.ihvr II iu 1.111 I 1 : 'rvi I'I 0r i wrincr' ,I' :n 'Cn:l i 1" l' n ] i r l n l T 11 ll, l,. i lll l J OI' lP Olul~ lv.l VJU rl C loud T IrIT nTliy r'l: i ',in l ll[llnll II "1^- l u : l il,' I l l Iri The petitioner's attomeyls: RALPH ELVER PAVESE LAW FIRM 461 HIGHWAY 29 SOUTH PO DRAWER 2280 0 LABELLE, FL 33975 TELEPHONE: (863) 675-5800 Winess My Hand And The Seal Of This Court On December 1,2005. BARBARA BUTLER Clerk of Circuit Court /S/Hammond Deputy Clerk 101755 CGS 12/8,15,22,29 Poster Contest for all Fifth Graders; Theme: "Picture This As A Career..." The purpose of this contest is to encourage students to consider career choices and explore areas of interest. A complete entry form must be attached to the submitted poster (approximately 22"x 28"). Deadline for entry is Tuesday, January 10,2006. For more information visit www CareerAndServiceCenterorg Buying a car? Look in the classifieds. Selling a car? Look in tile classflieds. I Pbli No ice I Pb ic o ice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION NO: 05-1023-CA VALIDATION OF THE NOT TO EXCEED $8,080,000 CITY OF CLEWISTON, LORDIA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AND BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation and public body cor- porate and polilic of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, VS. THE STATE OF FLORIDA, and the Taxpayers, Property Owners and Citizens thereof and of the City of Clewiston, Florida, including non-residents owning property or subject to taxation therein, and others having or claiming any dgte, fillsor interest In property to be affected by the issuance of the Bonds and Ntss erein de- scribed, or to be affected In any way thereby, Defendants. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE TO: THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THROUGH THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE TWENTI- ETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, AND TO THE SEVERAL TAXPAYERS, PROP- ERTY OWNERS, CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, INCLUDE NG NON-RESIDENTS OWNING PROPERTY OR SUBJECT TO TAXATION THEREIN, AND ALL OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED BY THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON. FLORIDA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AND.THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BOND ANTICI- PATION NOTES, HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, OR TO BE AFFECTED IN ANYWAYTHEREBY; The above cause coming on to be heard upon the Complaint this day filed herein by the City of Clewiston, Florida, seekldng to determine the authority of the City of Cle- wiston, Florida, to issue its not to exceed $8,080,000 City of Clewiston, Florida Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds') and the not to exceed $8,080,000 City of Clewisteon, Florida Water and Sewer System Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes the Bond Anticipation Notes"), a more particular description of such obligatons beg contained in the Complaint filed In these proceedings, to determine the legality of the proceedings had and taken In connection therewith, and the legality of the provisions, covenants and agreements contained therein and the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, and seeking a judgment of this Court to validate the proceedings for said Bonds and Bond Anticipaion Notes (the "Obligations"), the revenues pledged for the payment thereof, and sad Obligations when Issued pursuant thereto, and said Complaint now having been presented to this Court, for antry of an Order to Show Cause pursuant to Chapter 75, Florida Statutes, and the Court being fully advised In the premises: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED at the State of odda,,through the State Attorney of the Twenieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and the several taxpayers, property owners and citizens of the City of Clewiston, Florida, including non-residents owning properly or subject to taxation therein, and all others having or claiming any gt, itle or. Interest in property to be affected In any way thereby, or to be af- fected thereby, be and they are each hereby required to appear and show cause, If any there be, before this Court on the 6th day of February, 2006, at 10:30 A.M. In the Chambers of Honorable Frederick R. Hard at the Hendry County Court- house in the City of LaBelle, Florida, why the prayer of said Complaint should not be granted and why the proceedings for said Obligations and said Obligations when issued pursuant thereto and the revenues pledged to the payment thereat should not be validated and confirmed as therein prayed. AND ITIS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this Order to Show Cause be published in thu manner required by Section 75.06, Florida Statutbes, In a newspa- per of general circulaiton published In Hendry County, Florida. AND ITIS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that, by such publcation of this Or- der, all taxpayers, property owners and citns of the City of Clowiston, Flodda, Including non-residents owning property or subject to taxation therein and all oth- ers having or claiming any right, title or Intereat In the City of Clewiston, Florida, oi the taxable property therein or in any property to.be affected by the issuance ol said Obligattons or to be affected in any way thereby, or the validity of such Obli. galtons or of any revenues pledged for payment thereof, or of the proceedings au- thorizing the Issuance of said Obligatons, Including any remedies provided foi their collecIton, be and they are made parties defendant to this proceeding, anc that this Court shall have juhsdilcion of them to the same extent as if named as defendants In said Complaint and personally served with processln this cause. . DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida, this 20th day of December, 2005. ' Hy'ora[, r Fi'.E jUi- 105653.CGS 12/29/051/5/06 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 05-519 CA HERMINIA M. LOPEZ, Plaintiff VS. ELINA E. RODRIGUEZ, et atl, Defendants) NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment entered In this case now pending In said Court, the style of which is indicated above., I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Hendry County Court- house, in front of the office .of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Hendry County Courthouse (being the second floor hallway of the Hendry County Courts building) LaBelle, Florida, on the 7th day of December, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., the following described property as set forth In said Order or nal Judgment, to-wit: Lot 10, Block 8 of Montura Ranch Es- tates, First Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded In Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38 and 39of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida, including only such oil, gas .and mineral rights as the grantor may possess subject to conditions, restric- tions, reservations, road and canal right-of-ways and enforceable ease- ments of records and applicable zon- ing ordinances and subject to taxes and assessments of the Central County Drainage District. Together with a 1981 double wide mobile home Twin/81/HS/52/T3569704A and T3569704B title numbers 19914140 and 19914141. a/k/a: 275 N. Arboleda Street, Montura Ranches, Florida ORDERED AT HENRY COUNTY, FLORI- DA, this 15th day of November, 2005. BARBARA S. BUTLER As Clerk, Circuit Court HENDRY, Florida By:S.Hammond A Deputy Clerk SPEAR & HOFFMAN RA. 708 South Diie Highway Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: (305) 666-2299 98927 CGS11/29;12/5/05 One man's trash is another man's treas- ure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in tne cfassffieds. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA A.A.A. SELF STORAGE, INC., a Florida Corporation, Plaintiff vs. CaseNo.03CA199 GINA F. NAVARRETE, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant lo a final decree of foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause in the Circuit Court of Glades Country, Fluida. I will sell the property situate in Glades County, Florida, described as: Lot 4, Block 17 RANCH LAKE ESTATES, as per Plat therd- of as recorded in Plat Bool 3, Page 37, of fhe PubliF Records of Glades County, Florida. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the Front steps of the Glades County Courthouse located 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida 33471, at 11:00 A.M. on the 29th day of Decem- ber, 2005. JOE FLINT, Clerk of Circuit Court, Glades County, Florida By: Deputy Clerk 103962 CGS 1 22,29/05 PUBLIC NOTICE The Zoning, Adjustment and Planning Board of the City of Pahokee, will meet on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 171 North Lake Ave- nue, Pahokee, to consider the follow- Ing request: Request for Variance: Ms. Lucy Baines, 161 Buddy White Avenue, Pahokee, Florida Intends to. build a Residential home on property which Is zoned Commercial. 104676 CGS 12/29/05 - Publicmoice STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF INTENTTO ISSUE PERMIT The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice that a draft permit has been prepared for the City of Clewiston, Kevin McCarthy, Utilities Director, 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440, to construct a.Class I Injection Well (IW-I) system. The project Is located at the Clewiston Wastewater Treatment ant Feed Lot Road, Hendry County, Florida. (File No. 249635-001-UC) iThe purpose of the facility Is to Inject non-hazardous reverse osmosis concentrate form the proposed Clewiston WaterTreatment Plant (WTP). Under the proposed permit the maximum Injection rate into the injection well will have a design capacity of 4.05 million gallons per day (MGD)and an initial max- mum disposal of 0.925 million-gallons per day (MGD). Injection will be into the Oldsmar Formatlon that Is anticipated between 2,900 and 3,500 feet below land surface (BLS). The Department has permitting jurisdiction under chapter 403 of the Florida Statutes, and Chapters 62-4, 62-520, 62-528, 62-550, and 62-660 of the Florida Adminls- trative Code. The project is not exempt from permitting procedures. The Depart- ment has determined that a construction permit Is required for the proposed work. The Department will. Issue the permit unless a fimelypetition for an administrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or all parties reach a written agreement on mediation as an alternative remedy under section 120.573 before the deadline for filing a petition. Choosing mediaton will not adversely af- fect the right to a hearing If mediation does not resulting a settlement A person whose substantial Interests are affected by the Departments proposed permitting decision may petition foro an administrative proceedin (hearing) in ac- cordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-300C orI,,, r 1 Ijv: ut ul,,iiC1T,( oi rr,,s notice. Petitioner shall mail a copy of the peuuon to me applicant at ne auoress Indicated above at the time of filing. Failure to file a petition within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request an admin- istrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, or to intervene In this proceeding and participate as a party to it Any subsequent Intervention will be only at the discretion o f the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion In compliancewith rule 28-5.207, FA.C. The Petition shall contain the following information; (a) The name, address. and tele- phone number of each petitioner, The applicants name and address, he Depart- ment Permit File Number and the county in which the project is proposed; (b) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice of the Department's action or proposed action; (c) A statement of how each petitioners substantial In- terests are affected by the Department's action or proposed action: (d) A state- ment of the material facts disputed by Petitioner, If any; (e) A statement of facts which petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action; (f) A statement of which rules or statutes petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the Departments action or proposed action; and (g) A statement of the relief sought bypetitioner, slating precisely the acton petitioner wants the Department to take wab respect to the Departments action or proposed action. 11 a UPe1nsan IM ineo Pre anmlrnirnjive rne3rng flgcr.' ': i l :itro Ifi il rimrilfler agency acton Accorlriagly me Un ,iTonr. final lii: '. riy 1 nrirn01e irem ce posinur onmen by itCi nriis N. o 'rI.iiveeni on, Itiav nr:1 i i irE :?-,I uin eled b iy ln deciuon o Ir r ic ueo 3riiT ii o r. i r :I n I f. r j),rijl,:nl : ,l rii'i o [0n', ridm O aennon To I):PurTo a parrv cli,- riDMdI0 .,'j "i i:i',',]",,II ,,Ir irI, r. - qu,remronii' 1rin n ar.bvo Tre applic ll'ior 1i rvail;tile Ior public in i:craOO during irmtil ,iu ie:. r., '? vj00o a ul l 5 00 D p Moad3y irriioun h'l.ey r-..ol i-,0g1i n,:,i,01y .1e1I.A ctfepai. finnii I nironmeltriTl erucour, iuuv, DI':.:I ii 5 Vi,:lol,ou Avr 0Ti MyeI 104r, 4C0142i9it05 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. CN051214 Contractor Pre-Quallfcatlon; South Florida Water Management District Construction Projects rne Prp,:uremenTii Llpar ronenr iunl e 1uirn Flon w.ir M,.urr',,,nl J.-1ri 1 Biiil 31ng li[il Gu''Ihn ii A a i. W ril ,i P.,i t ir i'i Cln'nid 'i: 0 nl ':.nc SlieellI l uSItic. On'n up1) 230 p m J i'n'l'n. ] rn i n ir, F neatu iry ':. 2 00. n c0ide to pre-Qu.pilry i uri:I r.lur r 'T1.i,) :i.i ur i r,,. iur' ," n ,[,u 00 ',1 I hVi'u PiOgniTam All S iureemie n i il Ou e raol.':Bin i m i ,are I,, ire ,,';Fiu':nTLi: i inre HFIt l ,' aelna ru ...naom. fn.y O b aIn'n" ) ':ifJ ", CI :IM IO] II IIr i t i ll 3 1 t `rn t.[ i 1 ii!. aredi, ,1) by udowrfrodai'ig T ue oic uncil 'ji ihor, our w 'n. i rl rrtriu,, 3I by callingg 616 I 8.L.-t or5 ir 11 ,y ,e riij if r, 2-ho,,r BID HOTLINE (800) 472.5290. The public ii e'rVied It aeiol ire iOie,,f Furiner informal. lion on he slais aof this solicilallon can be obtalnes on our web site - www sfwmd.gov 105112CGS 12/29/051/5/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OFPAHOKEE . A pu.ic nrenng il D e hel On me l.:.- wing proposed Ordri.nce ji .; 30 PM of. January 10 2u06 1', me Com mIloln',o Criamoirs 31 PArinfe C1Il Hill 71 r,.,71 L'e Aveit Pa nocee il a wr n r o me LIe ClTy Co,T,. iror will :oriiiuer its adopon n io 1aw Trie iniToucloon aria fini redling ,O ricid or, Oecmben Ii 2005 Tre Oirair, i.e ri.'ay Uon li paClrea 0n' S enliu ry l3 CLriTy Hill All l iClcirdea ri may C rii ir Ir, meaeiong andbe reard wlin r-. peai liomI' propoiEd DOrainrice ORDINANCE 2005-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAHO- KEE, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 21, PEDDLERS AND ITINERANT VEN- DORS, ARTICLE IL.PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS FOR PERSONAL PROFIT, , CREATING SECTION 21-31 RESTRIC- * TIONS ON, STATIONARY PEDDLERS. PROVIDING Ali EFFECTIVE DAiE PAOviDnlC FOR REPEAL OF LAWS Oil CONFLICT PROVIDING FOR SEv- ERABILiTr iDOviDnI DFOR CODUIFn- CAnON 104164 CG I2Z'S9.'S PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Chapter 298.12, Florida Stat- utes, a meeting of landowners of BAR- RON WATER CONTROL DISTRICT will be held at 10:00 AM, January 19, 2006, at the District office on 3293 Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle, Florida 33935. The purpose of the meeting is to elect one member of the Board of Supervis- ors and review annual reports. Landowners may cast one vote for each acre or fraction thereof owned, either in person or by proxy. Proxy forms are available by calling 863-675-0346. The Board of Supervisors will meet im- mediately after adjournment of the Landowners' Meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Mark D. 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Or call (800) 82-U-BILD u-bild.com Money Back Guarantee The fireplace and the warmth of the holiday By Barbara Oehlbeck "I know a fireplace don't warm your front and your back at the same time, but I'd a heap rather be a little cold on one side than not to have a fire to prop my feet up to. Besides, with all the talk 'bout get- ting' exercise nowadays, I can't see payin' somebody with a machine to stretch my legs and arms when I can cut a pile o' wood, which does a good job of stretchin' and bendin' a fella and get fuel for my fireplace at the same time." "We were just waiting' to go in the fireplace real early of a morning' or when dark starts comin' on when the weather gets nippy is a real satisfyin' thing to see. Looks right prosp'rous, too. Goin' into winter I like to have 'bout a cord o' wood. Then I don't have to worry none 'bout running' out." Nowadays as he would say - fireplaces are included in many new houses; however, most are either gas-fired or there's a little pile of electric logs where the real fire ought to be that is, if you're par- tial to the real thing: A bright and cheerful cracklin' fire. When fireplaces are discussed, it's always pointed out that wood- burning fireplaces are dirt ashes blow around and even the wood itself usually has some debris on it of one kind or another. Ants and spiders not excluded from time to time. All true. But then, where's the poetry and romance of a jet-burn- ing gas or electric logs turning as if on a spit with lights to mimick a glowing pile of warm wood coals? Besides, gas burners are endowed with an odor that, as yet, no one has figured out a way to get rid of. Of Submitted to INI/Barbara Oehlbeck Nothing quite like that fireplace on those rare occasions when you need one in Florida. course, the manufacturers will, without fail, say that the fumes are exhausted through the chimney. Maybe the fumes are but the odor remains. Two and a half centuries ago a man named Ben Franklin probably had the best idea about fireplaces. As a matter of fact, and history, he had a lot of best ideas in many areas. This one is his namesake. The Franklin stove. What an inven- tion! The combining of the best of two worlds: The cast iron stove and an open fireplace in one efficient unit that provided more heat than other stoves and with much fuel. Front doors, when open, afford all the romantic charm of an open fireplace while providing signifi- cantly more heat due to the design of the fire box, and, when closed, the unit is almost like a convention- al stove-heater. And, at night a Franklin fire can be banked with ashes or green wood to keep overnight. Then, according to Uncle Ben, "Early of a morning' when the air's right nippy, just stir them ashes down, throw on a little dry wood and a log or two and there'll be enoughh cheer to last to darktime! Specially if you've got a good pot o' strong coffee setting' on top the Franklin to keep it just hot enough and 'bout midtime the morning' get yourself anotherr cup." Sadly enough, The Franklin stove as such is "gone away for to stay" for more than a little while. There are those who profess to be improving the environment by actually prohibiting the manufac- ture of Franklin stoves, which have "done good" in this country for two and half centuries! "They" say the smoke and fumes from burning wood is a bad thing. Obviously, "they" have blinded themselves to seeing or smelling the noxious black fumes and smoke being blown from every truck exhaust every hour of day and night over this entire country! Not a word, not an ordinance, let alone a mandate, from those on high to do anything about this ever- increasing menace to the entire population from sea to shining sea. And yet, these same "they" have shut down a beloved all-American tradition. Having lived with Franklin stoves and traditional fireplaces, it didn't occur to us to want anything else for the relatively little heat we'd choice. We had to use it. need in this sunny, warm land. So After a couple winters, we heard when we built a country wood a loud pop early one morning. It house in a remote inland flatlands didn't take much looking to find out area, we simply went shopping for the why of the pop. One side of the aFranklin. stove had cracked. Well. That long story can be Thank Goodness, it was only a short. Not available any more. Not hair-line crack, not enough to allow being manufactured anywhere in ashes or fire to fall out, so we went the U. S., but "we have great mod- on using it. But not without careful ern wood-burning stoves with cat- looking' and listen' with every fire. alytic converters that are more effi- The grate didn't burn through cient, cleaner burning, better for several years, but when it did, looking, etc. an iron piece from another old And ugly. stove bridges the gap and we still Most models are endowed with use it. geegaws of one sort or another, In case anyone's wondering, the red, green, orange, and some have one we have is a 26-inch model, huge gold balls reminiscent of a but we'll be happy to have a 28, 30, cheap carnival. And none open. In or even bigger! a few models a faint glow of fire A lot of times in the early hours might be seen through tiny glass before firstlight or the quiet of night squares on the front. We weren't before bedtime, we can all but hear even tempted. Finally, we learned Uncle Ben saying, "Some days that one dealer in Washington State when I git to frettin' 'bout things had a few Franklins but he could that go more wrong than right, I not get any more. That dealer was think 'bout having a good supper finally contacted by phone. with my missus...then restin' by the "Yes. We have one left but the fire. There's a sweetness 'bout sit- shipping will cost more than the tin' by a fire watching embers dyin' stove!" Turns out, that one he had off slow and quiet. And them things could not be sold in his state that didn't suit in the daytime, well, because the time limit had expired, they jus' seem to go up the chim- so he was glad to get rid of his one ney wit' the smoke, or maybe remaining. We ordered it. Upon they're just a-waitin' on the porch arrival, it was plain to see it was not for tomorrow." American-made. Taiwan. 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