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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: December 29, 2005
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 5, no. 29 (Sept. 24, 1926).
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.GLADES


Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, Decem


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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
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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.


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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


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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. All arrangements by Akin -
Davis Funeral Home Clewis-
ton.


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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


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is going on in the country and
whether our candidates will
take a new direction or contin-
ue on old paths.
We're hopefully over the
worst of some of the employ-
ment problems and some peo-
ple I know are getting back to
work after being "between
jobs" for awhile. 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
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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:


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fax: (863) 675-1449

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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
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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


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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-


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Advertisements for "Spoon in the Can" baking powder man-
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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.


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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,
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Review
Continued From Page 1
ment.
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


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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. The Ortona Com-
munity Library was among
numerous community organiza-
tions throughout the state to
receive a grant that fund humani-
ties programs.


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Lake area

varsity sports

schedules:

Editor's note: The fall high school
sports season is upon us. To have
your school's schedule published,
e-mail them to
myoung@newszap.com. To help us
provide lake-area coverage, request
a sports information sheet or please
send game stats to
myoung@newszap. com.


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.


Submitted to INI/AP/Thomas Wright/University of Florida/IFAS
Loss of habitat in Florida and the Southeast has caused bob-
white quail populations to drop by two-thirds since 1980.
Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is a small,
chunky, short-tailed, round-winged, ground-dwelling bird
that is about eight inches tall.


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Grapplers return from busy season


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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

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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.


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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.


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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.
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Pioneers had own holiday traditions


Compiled by MaiyAnn Morris
Holiday traditions come with
families who settle new lands,
new countries. In pioneer days,
customs and ingredients had to
be adapted to what was available
and edible and sometimes that
was very different from the food
of the pioneers' homelands.
On the other hand, where peo-
ple could gather, they had Christ-
mas.
Mrs. M.F. 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!"


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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."
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ConocoPhillips agrees to help


stop tobacco sales to minors


Martinez spoke regarding



the elections in Iraq


TALLAHASSEE Attorney
General Charlie Crist announced
that ConocoPhillips Company, one
of the nation's largest oil compa-
nies, has reached an agreement,
with Florida and 39 other states to'
discourage underage tobacco sales
at approximately 10,000 gas sta-'
tions and convenience stores
around the country. The policy
changes will be implemented at
stores operating under the Cono-
co, 76 and Phillips 66 names.
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.
We owe them our respect, grati-
tude, and undying honor as we
demonstrate our unwavering
commitment.
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that's just to name a few!
* $595,000 4BD/3BA home on 1!+/- acre.
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proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an
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* REDUCED TO $900,000 Mini ranch in
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* $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home
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features an addition with it's own entrance and
much more. The property has a pond with an
island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2
barns and more.


$275,000.
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$229,900.
* Cute remodeled home on a 1/2 lot! This little
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* 4BR/2B manufactured home on 2.29+/-
acres, fenced wijjan4,i4rus trees. The
home features separaI living'& family rooms,
upgraded appliances and much more.
$179,900.
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* $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse
which rests on 5+/- acres features a new well
and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed
and pond.
* $115,000 2BD/1BA mobile home on 2.5+/-
acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful country liv-
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* $113,900 2BD/2BA New and still under
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* $93,500 Like new 3BD/2BA manufactured
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* $82,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona.
The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot
is surrounded in beautiful palm and oak trees.
ACREAGE:
* $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently
Auto Salvage yard.
* $1,500,000 100+/- Hard to find acres
adjoining Badcock property in Muse. Paved
road access.
* $1,025,600 51+/- acres, secluded, lots of


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3BR/2B mobile home on .40+/- acre of land.
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fresh coat of paint. Priced to sell at only
$59,900.


* 20+/- acres in Muse on CR720. Partially
cleared and ready for your dream home. This
property has a well, septic, electric and an older
mobile home for rental income. Priced at only
$40,000 per acre.
* The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest-
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except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas
and see! $750,000.
* BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE Hard to find 5+/- acres.
Just minutes from LaBelle on Case Rd. $224,900.
* 2+/- acres on Ft. Center Ave. in LaBelle.
Already has a well and electric on the property.
Enjoy country living only minutes from town.
Only $119,900.
* 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in
Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and
palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced
at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are
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* 2.5+/- acres corner lot Perimeter in Montura.
$85,000.
* Beautiful wooded 1.25+/- ac. on Jasmine St. in
Montura. Great for investment or homesite. Only
$46,000.
* 1.25+/- acre on Datil in Montura. $45,000.
* Spacious lot in Montura. $44,900.


* JUST REDUCED MOTIVATED SELLER!
1/2 Acre lot in Alva on Pearl St. $124,900.
* Hard to find double lot in growing Port
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* $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical set-
ting in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts
of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and
1930's home are located on the property,.
Home is to be sold "as is."
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond
and shed.
* $165,000 1.2+/- acre. Beautiful oak filled
lot on a cul-de-sac street. One of only a few lots
left in this quiet neighborhood.
* $145,000 4.70+/- acres. The perfect place
for your dream ranch. The property is secluded,
yet close to town.
* $110,000. 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura.
There is a single wide mobile home included
with the property. The mobile home is to be
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* .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell
@ only $72,900. Possible seller financing.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great
investment property! Only $67,000 each
* Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for
your new home. $64,900.
* 2 unit 102 lots. In oak hammock. Bring your
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* Corner lot in Unit 102 w/arge oak. Beautiful
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STriple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each
* Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each.
* Unit 8 lot in Port LaBelle $49,900.
* Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites!
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* 1.18+/- acres zoned C-I commercial just
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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. The fresh leaf produces a
jelly-like juice that is sometimes
suggested as a treatment for
burns, much like aloe is used.
Flower stalks with spikes of
star-shaped yellow with orange
flowers are seen in the summer
months. The foliage grows in
opposite rows and clasps the
stems at the base. It will grow
into a two-foot tall spreading
clump with grayish stems and
adventitious roots. To encourage
further flowering, dead flower
heads should be removed. These
plants prefer full sun, but they
will also grow in semi-shade for
part of the day. Although it will
grow in containers indoors, it
requires maximum light. And
watch the watering they can
take it dry.


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Congress changes Medicaid qualifications for eligibility


On Wednesday Dec. 21, 2005
the Senate reached a tie vote on
provisions that will likely keep
many Americans from qualifying
for Medicaid to pay for nursing
homes, assisted living and/or home
care. The law is being sent back to
the House of Representatives for a
final vote but that chamber had
already approved most of the provi-
sions before the bill was considered
by the Senate. The House is expect-
ed to meet as early as January 4th
and the provisions will be effective
immediately.
Medicaid is the state and federal
program, which pays toward the
cost of long-term care. With nurs-
ing homes costing $4,000.00 to
$15,000.00 per month, people who
saved for their retirements are often
left impoverished. 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.
Authorizes the Secretary of
the Treasury to suspend the time
period for certain acts, such as the
filing of tax returns and the pay-
ment of taxes, by taxpayers affect-
ed by Hurricane Rita or Hurricane
Wilma.
*: Authorizes the Secretary of
the Treasury to adjust rules so that
individuals displaced by the hurri-
canes do not lose tax benefitsr-
such as the Earned IncomeCredit
and the child credit because of
a change in their eligibility status
due to a prolonged dislocation.


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NEW SELF STORAGE
46 units 7x15, 8x15,10x1 5,
10x30,12x30,15x25. Full
electric, secure on.Commereio
St. 350 ft. from Clewiston
Police Dept. 863-983-6663,
863-983-2808, after hrs.
863-983-8979


How fast can your car
go? It can go even
faster when you sell it
in the classified.



ARBORIST CERTIFIED
(formerly) Tree Service.
Removal, Pruning, Stump
grinding, Landscaping, Tree
Planting and Hauling. Call
Thomas (727)585-8379
Cell Largo Florida


Emlymn
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Emlymn
Full Tim


Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
December 21, 2005
MECHANIC (CLASS A)
SALARY RANGE: $25,700- $38,500
EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND
STATE RETIREMENT


MAJOR DUTIES: Repair and maintenance on all county
equipment. Operate shop equipment. Applicant must be able
to troubleshoot failures on all types of equipment. Applicant
must be knowledgeable In cutting, welding and fabrication of
metal. Applicant must be able to clean and organize the shop.
Applicant must be able to prepare legible daily work tickets, re-
cording time, equipment and inventory used. Applicant must
De able io work wri road crews Applicant may be required to
perform labor duties such.as shovel;,take, tdrim trees or lay
sod. Applicant must provide safe conditions for employees
and the general public and perform any work that may be re-
quired.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must be ca-
pable of safely and efficiently operating county equipment. Ap-
plicant must have the ability to lift l00.1bs. and have the ability
to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and work outside for
long periods of time in various weather conditions. Applicant
must possess knowledge and skill in the operation of automo-
tive repair tools and metal fabrication tools, as well as the
ability to use diagnostic equipment. Applicant must be able to
work flexible hours and overtime when necessary.
MINIMUM.QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equiva-
lent. Applicant must possess a valid Class A Florida Commer-
cial Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.
Applicant must be able to pass a test for illegal drugs. Mini-
mum of five (5) years experience in automotive and/or heavy
equipment repair.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Road Department, Moore
Haven.
WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. 4:00 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
500 Avenue J
PRO. Box 1018
Moore Haven, FL 33471
53.-946-6000
Glades County Is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


.. .-HENDRY RGECIONAL
E1, DICAL CENTER
C' t d. r E.d..... i "
LPN I or II (FTPT, Perdiem)
FL LPN Lc. & IV Ccli Willing. toi uv.rt, Ileible schtdulk
Support & Full Time- REGISTERED NURSE
FL lic c ith I yr t p will train rie grad
Radlologic Technologist/Mammographer
Must be ARRT re. wirh a FL Lcens e Musi be rmiliarl mih
MQSA tarjdrds & ri lm',mrr raphic QA proccdur;
Ability h10 .Sp~ Sparni. a plhJu
Full time/Part lime/At Home- TRANSCRIPTIONIST
Must h3~ir ihcc m:c' treai ecpeicri .c ifn hspiiJal lIrji-
scriptiron E-cellei Cijimmar dr 1:hlls jnd the, bilitv 10 under-
stand muliipl dalyct arc rsenial IMui b, able I,)' i O, .h00
ncds per minuil
Full time- CT/Radlologlc Tech
8:30amn- 5pimno 10-30 an.to7p.n.)
AART rvg with a valid FL Lic 2 eas ep prel lust
possess r celle l Cust vc skills. ,oiil. indcpendenil.y,
proficient in CT .nd Gcre al Radiography
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
Drug Free Workplace EOE


CHAMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes
for the Chamber Executive Director position.
The position requires general office &
financial management skills. Applicants must also
demonstrate abilities to supervise office staff &
to represent the Chamber in community & regional forums.
Resumes should be submitted by:
January 15th, 2006 to the
Clewiston Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Personnel Committee,
PO. Box 275,
Clewiston, FL 33440


Emlymn
Full Tim


Empoyen
Full Tim


Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
December 20, 2005
ASSISTANT ROAD SUPERINTENDENT
SALARY RANGE: $31,000-$46,000

EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND
STATE RETIREMENT
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Reporting to and assisting the Road Su-
perintendent will all functions within the Road, Parks and Rec-
reation and Cemetery Departments including but not limited to
preparing budgets and bid packets, supervising shop opera-
tions and office functions, planning and implementing mainte-
nan,:e .rihedule anrd super viing employees.. Other duties as
may De required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDI ABIITIES: Knowledge and skills
of methods and practices involved in arid required to success-
fully assist in the supervision, and "rangement ol Road., ParKs
and Recreation and Cemetery Departments of Glades County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equiva-
lent. 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.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

For an interview please call:
863-983-4224
or mail your resume in confidence to:
Pauline Alvarez
Southern Management Corporation
1014 W. Sugarland Hwy.
Clewiston, FL 33440



COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Hendry County Information Technology
Department has an opening for a
Computer Technician. Person must know
how to setup and install hardware
and software on a PC. Network
knowledge is a plus. Will need to pass
background, drug screening and
polygraph test. Salary commensurate
with experience. Send resume to
Hendry County 1/T Dept., PO. Box
1760, LaBelle, FL 33975.
Equal Opportunity Employer


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Is currently accepting applications for th
following positions:
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Supervisory experience. Exp. in Adult
Juvenile Corrections.
* Clinical Counselor
BA in Social Work, Psychology or Mental H
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substance abuse & mental health problem
*Clinical Counselor
MA in Social Work, Psychology or Meni
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emotional and substance problems.
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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

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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

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analyst
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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

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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


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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.

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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
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is: Cool Mountain Air, Views
& Streams, Homes, Cabins
& Acreage. CALL FOR FREE
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PROPERTY SALES
(800)642-5333. Realty Of
Murphy 317 Peachtree St.
Murphy, N.C. 28906.
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Murphy, N.C. 28906.
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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



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MOBILE HOME LOTS
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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-

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ade Area


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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


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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.
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(863)599-1209 (863)228-2215


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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
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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!
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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


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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


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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


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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



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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


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Call or come by:
600 E. Cowboy Way
In LaBelle. 863-675-4300 or
toll free 866-368-4300


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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
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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.,
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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
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THt 0LA0' IF !H 1E UI Pn.'r',
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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
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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
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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

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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.'
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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.
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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.
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DATEDthis____day of_____ ,2005.
ATTEST: Central County Water Control District
By: Carolyn Hostel
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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
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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
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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
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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-

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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
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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


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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.
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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. Colbert, Chairman
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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. Cast iron Too bad that at the time we
but obviously not a good grade. were searching for a Franklin we
Upon trying to install it, it was did not know about THE WOOD
also plain that the pipe collar didn't STOVE and Fireplace Center in
come close to fitting being at least Gainesville. What a lot of work,
an eighth of an inch too large for ,orry, and dollars that would have
the seven-inch stove pipe,- .. ved us, and to think we could
meant it had to be ground down to have shopped with a company
fit. The apron at the front didn't fit right here in Florida. Well, when
either but there was nothing to do something else cracks or otherwise
but use it. And the screen was a far becomes unusable we'll know
cry from fitting. Here again, no wlho to call and where to go.


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