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Schol aledar-S Pge GLADES f U--L ..... .1Lii7.ILk!L. $0.0 Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, January 5, 2006 Volume 79, Number 29 At a Glance Lakeport holds meeting. The Lakeport community association will meet Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. We will have a hot- dog supper and please bring desert or something to go with the meal. Hot dogs will be furnished. This will be a planning meeting for the Sour Orange Festival that will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 in Lakeport. All Lakeport resi- dents are encouraged to come out and help plan the festival. Pancake breakfast The Ortona Community Association will hold its first pancake breakfast of the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 7-9 a.m. at the Ortona Community .Association, 3000 Ortona Road (Highway 78A). The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes sausage, pancakes juice and coffee for $3.50. For further informa- tion, contact Fran \\ay, OCA president at (863) 675-7880. Juvenile Justice council meeting The Glades Juvenile Jus- tice Council will hold their next quarterly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at noon at the Glades County School Board office. If you need further information, please contact Scott Bass, chairman, or Jeanette Peeples, secretary at 1i863) 946-2083., Kids are for the birds The Big "0" Birding Festi- val Committee is planning something new this year. a "Kids are for the Birds" acuv- ity day in Tom Perry Memori- al Park in Moore Haven. Build birdhouses, 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 information call (863) 946-0300 or e-mail twhirls@gladescountyedc.c om. Volunteers needed Final preparations are being made for the annual Glades-Hendry County Big "0" Birding Festival, slated for Friday-Sunday, Jan. 27-29 at the Doyle Conner Building in Moore Haven. Volunteers are needed to install signage, help set up tables, man regis- tration booths and serve as ambassadors for gloriously natural Glades County and America's Sweetest Town. For more information call (863) 946-0300 or e-mail twhirls@gladescountyedc.c om. Lake Level 15.69 above sea level Index Classifieds . .16-19 Obituaries . . .2 Opinion ... .4 School . . . .9 See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com newsblog.info Online news & information 8 116510 00022 1 GC 2005: The year in review Editor's note: This is part July two of the 'e'a in review, look- ing at the. news highlights of Glades County residents July through December. celebrated Independence Day. Doris Greene, -Shelley As Glades County residents Humphries and Polly Meske began 2005 working to recover completed Master. Gardener from the hurricanes of 200-4, training. more history-making storms V.FW. Post 9528 in Buck- were on their way. For the sec- head Ridge hosted a benefit ond year in a row, the lakeside barbecue for Hope Hospice. community of Buckhead Ridge Glades County Commis- was hit hard by hurricanes. This sioners chose Wendell Taylor as year, more of the county suf- the new Glades County manag- fered the wrath of Mother er. Nature, with Moore Haven Glades County Emergency homes and businesses also hit. Manager Ken Howard encour- Other items in the news dur- aged residents to prepare for. ing 2005 included: the hurricane season Debate over the future of the landfill continued Hendry-Glades Mental Heal-h Clinic \\ as recognized by the Florida Alcohol and Sub- stance Abuse Association as its Agency of the Year. A wildlife center, Vanishing Species Wildlife, opened off U.S.. 27, north of Fislieating Creek Campground. Ortona children enjoyed, a trip to Lion Country Safari. Glades County Commis- sioners hired consultant Jim Nicholas to prepare a stud\ on impact fees. See Review Page 12 Hurricane Wilma: A lasting 2005 memory Glades Counry Democrai,'MaryAnn Morris On Nov. 14, 2005, a Bobcat on a trailer, new materials stacked on a boat trailer and the small dumpster in the background attest to the industry of a Buckhead Ridge owner. cleaning up and rebuilding after Hurricane Wilma. INI/Mark Young Crystal Drake, a Moore Haven High School teacher wel- comes State Senator (D-Greenacres) Dave Aronberg and his legislative staff to her class as part ofan ongoing proj- ect to involve her students in the political happenings that directly impact their lives. Contaminate levels high in water LAKEPORT The Lakeportn water r Association has released the tollo,'wing important inlor- rnationrr Situation The Departmrnent o:t Erini!i:n- mental Protection iequire-: dis- inlectio.n ',f diinkingi \atei to inacthiate pOS:)sibL-I parth)iOens, iwU.eCu w tUii; .h buai]btrLet .A&. ,dis-nl tchrn tar o1i': eigh its risks. Ho,\\eei, when uised in the treatment ol drinkinrig \\later, some dlisintectants cornbiine \,ith Ouganic and inorganic maL- ter present in the water to form chemicals called dis-infection b\prc.ducts .DBP's). A number of DBP's such as Total Trialomethanes (TITHM's) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5's) may bte a health concern at cer- tain level; op'exposure. The Department has i ele\,.ed the labor'aor\ anal', ses results for the s as well as tie thde louiri and filth quite sets ol TTHM saIm- ple results from the Lakeport after r Associalti:n public duink- ing 'k after s) stern The laboraioc) See Water Page 12 Big 0 Birding Festival takes wing soon - a a-', j-^^:? -* --at - Landscape debris is being picked up, but building debris and large household objects are still waiting their turn on Monday, Nov. 14, 2005. By MaryAnn Morris From Friday, Jan.27 through Sunday, Jan. 29, anyone inter- ested in Florida birds or wildlife has a treat in store. The Big 0 Birding Festival will take place in Moore Haven, based at the Doyle Conner Building, 900 SW U.S. Highway 27, Moore Haven. Field trips,, lectures and an arts and crafts show -featur- ing local artists and artisans will be part of the festival. Dr. Jerome Jackson, one of the world experts on the Ivory- billed woodpecker, will be the keynote speaker at the keynote dinner, slated for Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Riverview Restaurant at the Glades Resort, formerly Hendry Isles, See Festival Page 12 GCSO's Crosswell is Deputy of Year MOORE HAVEN On Dec. 10, Glades County Sheriff's Deputy Don Crosswell, of Muse, was named Deputy of the Year for 2005. Don was chosen by his fel- low deputies -.and honor all its own to receive this award. VFW Post #9528, in Buckhead Ridge, hosted the annual award ceremony and also provided a ham dinner for all the law enforcement and emergency personnel in atten- dance. VFW Commander John Patent presented Don with the recognition plaque and Sheriff Stuart Whidden commended Deputy Crosswell's outstand- ing service to not only the department, but his unyielding devotion to his community. Accepting his award, Deputy Crosswell acknowl- edged his fellow deputies, stat- ing that it's not the work of one, but the collective efforts and dedication of all of the Glades County Sheriff's Office deputies who strive to make a difference in the communities where they live and serve. Don began his career with the Glades County Sheriff's Office 11 years ago, serving in the capacity of auxiliary deputy, corrections officer and road deputy. He and his wife, Jo-Anne, have a son, Randy Crosswell, who is a correc- tions officer for the Hendry County Sheriff's Office, Obvi- ously proud to follow in his dad's footsteps by serving his community in the law enforce- ment field. Saumittea to INi/Jo-Anne urossweii Deputy of the Year Don Crosswell is congratulated by Glades County Sheriff Stuart Whidden for earning such a high recognition by the department. .:,..- ,, .,.:-.'7 .. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Obituaries Henry Jumper, Sr. Henry Jumper, Sr., 83, of Big Cypress Reservation, passed away Dec. 18, 2005'in Weston, Fla. He was born Sept. 14, 1922 in Collier County. He worked as water master for the Seminole Tribe of Florida at Big Cypress Reservation. Survivors include three daughters: Mary Robbins, Frances Jumper Teele and Tere- sa Jumper, all of Big Cypress Reservation; three sons: Henry Jumper, Jr., Danny Jumper and Phillip Jumper, all of Big Cypress Reservation; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Little Charlie Jumper and Billie Tommie Jumper; brothers, Chief Charlie Jumper, Harvey Jumper, Josie Jumper, and Johnny Jumper and his sister, Ruby Jumper Billie. A graveside funeral service was held Dec. 21, 2005 at Big Cypress Cemetery in Big Cypress Reservation with Pastor Howard Micco officiating. All arrange- ments by Akin-Davis Funeral Home of Clewiston. Harold E. "Gene" Slusser Harold E. "Gene" Slusser, age 70, recently returned to Dayton, his birth place, after residing in Lake Port Fla. for 30 years, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005 after a courageous.bat- tle with cancer and liver disease. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a police officer in Ohio, for several years. He is preceded in death by his second wife Doris; his parents Harold W. and Helen L., and his beloved sister Judi Strobel. He is survived by two daughters, Victoria Bazzy and husband Rick of Dayton and Linda Slusser of Vandalia; his special granddaughter Angela Valdes and husband. German of Dayton; four other grandchil- dren Christina Banda and hus- band Juan, Nicholas Slusser, Jennifer Lockhart and husband Nathan and Sherry Honn; nine great grandchildren; loving niece Connie Hiegel and hus- band Rob and niece Barbara Hartsock; numerous great nieces and great nephews; brother-in-law George Strobel "Sonny" of Lake Port, Fla.; long time friends Della Campbell and Charlie Reynolds. Harold requested private graveside services only, which were held at Willow View Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan. 3 with family and close friends. If desired, memo- rial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Harold's- memory. To leave a special mes- sage for the family, visit www.newcomerfamily.com. Deborah Kay Haywood' Deborah Kay Haywood, age 54, of Clewiston, passed away Dec. 28, 2005 in LaBelle. She was born Mar. 1, 1951 in Havre De Grace, MD, to William Lester Davis arid Virginia (Reamy) Davis. Deborah graduated with a BS in Nursing from St. Joseph's Col- lege, Standish, ME. She worked as a registered nurse with Semi- nole Tribe Of Florida. Survivors include her hus- band, James L. Haywood, Jr. of Clewiston; three sons: James (Deana) L. Haywood, III of Lehigh Acres, Joseph (Kim) Clennen Haywood of LaBelle and Joshua Nolan Haywood of Alva; mother: Virginia (Joe) Giodorno; brother: William Lester Davis, Jr. of Brownsville, TX; five sisters: Marie Williams of Newark, DE, Vickie Davis of Philadelphia, PA, Leslie Hyatt of Rochester, NY, Virginia Syderick of Beverly Hills, CA and Sheree Waddell of Witchita, KS; and grandchildren: Arena Ashley, Jacey, Dustin, Terry and Megan. Memorial services were held Tues. Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at Akin- Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Teresa Reynolds officiating. Visitation was Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. prior to the memorial serv- ice at the funeral home in LaBelle. Cremantaion arrange- ments by Akin-Davis Funeral Home-- LaBelle. Christine M. Venezia Christine M. Venezia, 82, a pioneer of Pahokee, suffered a massive stroke and died at J.F.K. Hospital on Dec. 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Julia Mizell. She is survived by.the father of her two daughters, Earle Pitts; two daughters Beverly Vann (Earl), Amanda Howle (Paul-for- mer son-in-law); five grandchil- dren, Patricia Campbell (Eddie), Lynn Hewilt (Steve), Hal Vann (Tina), Blane Kohr (Nadine) and Marnae Pelham (Kip): 10 great grandchildren; Ronnie Fripp, Justin McIntosh (Meritssy), Jonathan Mclntos, Jr. Gordon, Tiffany and Will Vann, Aliyah and Marcus Kohr Paige and Pey- ton Pelham; and one great-great grandchild, Kathryn Faith Fripp. She was a true survivor and pioneer of Pahokee. Her father, Jim Mizell, built their house on. BacomPoint Rd., and farmed in, Pahokee in 1928, just before the hurricane she was five years old. Often she would talk about the good times and old pioneers of Pahokee that are gone now. She thought the house was tried and true to survive another hur- ricane, so she wanted to stay throughout Hurricane Wilma. But, when the roof came off and wall came down (while standing there in it) her faith in Jesus Christ, knowing he could keep us safe while the storm passed by, kept us from dying. Her heart was broken, as she had no home. Her faith never wavered, but her body was too weak. She was a victim of Hurricane Wilma. It not only took her home, it took her too. Her love for playing the piano at church through the years and teaching Sunday School will be remembered by all that heard her. She had such a loving spirit. But, maybe most all of you will remember all the pounds you put on from her delicious cook- ing. She won the prize for bak- ing one year at the Grassy Waters Festival. She talked of all the preachers she had fed through the years in that old house. She will truly be missed. Friends and family visited at Glades Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005 and funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene in Okee-. chobee, with Rev. Jim Hudson, pastor officiating on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005. Interment follow- ing at Port Mayaca Cemetery. All arrangements by Glades Funeral Chapel of Belle Glade. James Anthony West, Sr. James Anthony West, Sr., age 60, of Clewiston passed away Dec. 26, 2006 in Belle Glade. He was born Aug 1.6, -1945 in Philadelphia, PA, to John Francis West and Marion Tersa. (Onyschuck) West. He was a veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He was a route sales- man employed by Holsum Bak- ery in Belle Glade. Survivors .include his wife: Brenda Joyce (Wilkinson) West; son: James Anthony West, Jr., of Clewiston; mother of Marion Truehant of Springhill; brothers: John West, Bryan West and Michael West, all of New Jersey and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 29, 2005 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewviston with Reverend George Bryant officiat- ing. Interment followed at, Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewis- ton. All arrangement by Akin- Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. George Americus Ralston, Jr. George Americus Ralston, Jr., age 71, of Clewiston, formally of Tampa passed away- Dec. 26, 2005 at Clewiston. George was born Sept. 18, 1934, at Tampa to the late George Americus Ral- ston and the late Yvonne Thompson. After cornpleting high school he served in the U.S. Army. He returned to Tampa working as a letter carrier with the Forest Hill Station, Tampa. Survivors include his wife Doris "Neeley" Ralston, of Clewiston; sons George A. Ral- ston, III (Michelle) of Clewiston, Foster M. Lumpkin (Nona) of Clewiston Daren Lumpkin (Nancy), of Michie; Tenn.; broth- er John Ralston, of Orlando; sis- ter Yvonne Ralston, Ph.D., of Bartow; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at the Myr- tle Hill Cemetery. All arrange- ments by Akin-Davis Funeral Home Clewiston Chapel. Guadalupe Gonzales, Sr. Guadalupe Gonzales, Sr., age 66 of Clewiston, passed away Dec. 27, 2005 in Wellington. He was born March 28, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Fidencio Gonzales and the late Isabelle Torres Gonzales. He was a resident of Clewiston since 1971 and a member of Camino a la Gloria Church in Clewiston. Survivors include his wife: Maria (Del la Torres) Gonzales; sons; Guadalupe Gonzales, Jr. of Clewiston, Fidencio Gonzales of Clewiston, Pablo Gonzales of Texas and Encarnacion Gonza- les of Clewiston; daughters: Estella Gonzales of Clewiston, Adella Nunez of Clewiston, Rosario Gonzales of Clewiston, Maria Barrientos of Clewiston, Angelita Gonzales of Clewiston, Dolores Gonzales of Clewiston and Joanne Torres of Texas; brother: Ruben Gonzales of Clewiston; sisters:. Antonia Cis- neros .of Texas, Michaella Wiltron of Texas, Bernarda Garza of Indiantown, San Juana Gonzales of Texas, Delia Diaz of Moore Haven and Eudalia Car- denas of Moore Haven; 47 grandchildren and 41 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Juan Gonza- les and sister, Francisca Mar- tinez. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Camino a la Gloria in Clewiston with pastor Manuel Manzanio officiating. Interment followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston. All arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston. Charlie Infinger Charlie Infinger, age 65, of Clewiston passed away Dec.31, 2005. Charlie and Nancy moved to Clewiston in 1987 from Ft. Lauderdale. Charlie was the founder and creator of Charlie's Worms of Clewiston. Survivors include his wife Nancy; son John Charles of West Palm Beach; daughters Joanne Glover, Dothan, Al, and Amanda Weiss, of Leigh Acres; seven grandchildren- and one great- grandchild. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. at New-Harvest Church, 3800 Holiday Isles Drive, Clewis- ton (beside Sonny's Restau-, rant). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to "Audubon Society of the Ever- glades,. General. Conservation Fund-Infinger", P.O. Box 16914, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. All arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home Clewiston. Letters to Santa Education, Page 9 To read more news, visit www.newszap.com Specializing In Custom Manufacturing D & J Machinery, Inc. 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Januarv 5. 2006 im 1 --7w-_j ---------------- ---------------- .#" .t I I . t e 4 OPINION Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the MooreHaven/Glades issues blog at httpV/newsblog.info/0903. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opinion line at 946-2002. Comments will be published in the newspa- per as space permits. Public issues blogs Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. 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It doesn't seem quite the time of year for such an addi- tion, yet there it is. A grand surprise -without a price tag. Ten days ago, the two bougainvillea trees, one on either side of the twin dining room win- dows near the stoop, began to show signs of winter color that would soon frame the windows and pile itself atop the roof of the dining room itself. It's impossible to tell where either tree begins or ends. , The twin trunks of each one are so large and each has so many arching branches they are simply a mass of intertwining limbs and lat- erals that are, when in full bloom, literally covered with multitudes of magnificent bracts and blooms. From its thoroughly reliable per- formance in other years, we natu- rally assumed it would be in full dress by Christmastime, and would as Bougainvillea is wont to do, stay in full dress for months. Apparently, Mother Nature had other ideas this year. In a week's time those two trees were totally covered with bracts and blooms with hardly a green leaf showing, and each day the bracts seemed larger and more colorful. By Christmas Day it was at its brilliant best. From inside the din- ing room, both sides and across the top of the side-by-side windows, were poetically framed with crim- son flowers. And we kept thinking: Better early than late! Besides, how could any decoration of ours match such a sight! However, last night, a warm -south wind veered north, and before first light the temperature had dropped considerably. The window as gusting sharply. When the wind is straight out of the north it whistles and moans ominously around the corner of the carport, and, looking out any of the wide windows and doors all sorts of things can be seen blowing around. While leaves that have blown in the pond are like little topsv-turvy toy boats that can't find a sale p~"oh '" Upon looking out the dining room wind's, th4mivas the new crimson carpet on the porch stoop! Not a board was in sight. From one edge to the other, a solid carpet of brilliant bougainvillea bracts and blooms, and still more were falling. It, wasn't difficult to tell what was happening. The north wind was gusting over the house, hitting the masses of blooms full force, knock- ing them off in astronomical num- bers. 'Upon rushing out to see if the trees were plumb haked, what a sweet relief to see that had it not been for the newly "laid" carpet at our feet, we could not have told that a single bract was missing! With Mother Nature services like this, who needs to look for a decorator in the yellow pages? Community Brief Smoking Department 1140 Pratt Blvd., cessation classes LaBelle, Florida 33975. 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Member ofi Florida Press Assadatflla By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church In 1929, newspapers and maga- zines around the world covered Admiral Richard Byrd's second trip to and the first flight over the South Pole. To get there, they flew along the 180th meridian, an imaginary but important marker also known as the International Date Line. When crossing it, travelers either add a day or subtract a day, depending on their direction of travel. Admiral Byrd spoke of his experience of flying southward to the pole: "All the time we contin- ued flying as closely as possible along the 180th meridian. Even without wind drift for which adequate correction can be made - it is obvious that no navigator can fly exactly along a mathemati- cal straight line. Consequently, we were zigzagging constantly from today into tomorrow, and back again into yesterday." We are into a new year, where the past and the future have ten- dencies to wrestle for dominance in our thinking. Our minds are. crowded with remembrances of the past year, some good and some not so good. At the same time, we find our minds ' occupied with anticipations of what's before us again, some good and possibly some nol sogood. In Philippi- ans, the Apostle Paul shares John with us some Hicks insight on how. he handles these times: "Forgetting what lies behind, Istrain forward to what is ahead."It's good advice. If you have ever been to a circus, you've probably seen the huge ele- phants chained to a peg in the ground. The elephant could easily pull the peg out of the ground, but' doesn't even try. As a baby ele- phant he was tied to a huge stake that he could not pull out of the ground. Weeks of pulling and tug- going proved unsuccessful, and eventually he gave up. Now that he is full-grown, with great strength and the physical ability to pull the peg out of the ground, he remem- bers only the futility of past efforts and does not even attempt to escape. As we "strain" forward to what's ahead this year, let us forget the things that may have been hold- ing us back in the past Let us real- ize the chains around our legs are not permanently binding and that we have the strength to pull that binding stake out of the ground' and realize freedom.. In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter was completing nearly 15 years of digging in the famous Val- ley of the Kings in Egypt.' He was hoping to find the royal tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, a.k.a. King Tut. Having found nothing, his days of digging were coming to an end. Money was running out. Then workers discovered 16 stairs leading into the earth. Thou- sands of baskets filled with rocks and sand had to be carried away, but eventually a door was found at the end of a long passageway. Carter drilled a small hole in the door, inserted a candle into the hole, and peered in. As his eyes grew accustomed to the light, details emerged into his view, and he saw strange animals, statues, and everywhere the glint of gold. Carter wrote, "For the moment, I was struck dumb with amaze- ment." A partner asked, "Can you see anything?" And Carter's reply was, "Yes, wonderful things." With the light of our Lord held before us, wonderful things will be illuminated this year even in the darkness of our lives. We can look forward with anticipation instead of anxiety this year, anchoring in Jesus' proclamation, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me,' because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to pro- claim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to pro- claim the year of the Lord's favor." "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Praise be to God! After Christmas: An epiphany of celebration By The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph.D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston' Following Christmas there comes a season of the Church years known as "Epiphany." The word means "manifestation" or a celebration of God's revelation to humanity. This was the purpose of the Lord's coming, and from his birth he made known. The season is linked in tradi- tions to the three wise men - those to whom Jesus was mani- fested from his birth. Matthew 2 tells of their being summoned by Kind Herod to "go and search dili- gently for the child and when you have found him, bring me word that I too. may come and worship him (Matthew 2:8)." Of course, Herod had no intention of worship- ping Jesus, butwanted to kill him. The wise men are simply instru- ments to be used relied on for their expertise and then discarded. After all, they were wise, though, not because of their expertise in interpreting signs, following the start :to Bethlehem, finding Jesus, but in their see- ing through Herod's wickedness . and "being warned in a dream not to return to Herodd they departed to their own country by Samuel S. another way Thomas (verse 12)." They were given a gift of knowl- edge, but they were also given a gift of wisdom, too. Someone said, "knowledge comes but wisdom lingers." By today's standards, we would consider the "wise men" astrologers, probably Zoroastrians from somewhere around India known for their skills in reading Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I would like to have a birdfeeder in my back- yard, but we have too many stray cats in the neighborhood. I want to set up a birdfeeder, not a cat feeder! Should I give up on the idea? Thanks, Karen in Belle Glade. A: Hi there Karen, that's a great question, and a very well thought out one too! You do have to be careful with where you put a bird- feeder. Also, you can be selective for the type of birds you attract with different types of birdfeeders. In your situation, I would recom- mend putting the feeder at least 10 feet off the ground. A feeder that has ample perch space will be important, so the birds will not need a nearby branch to rest. Keeping them off of branches pre- vents their accessibility for hunting attempts. Another thought may be to use a feeder, which attracts larg- er species of birds. A big bird is less of an easy target for a stalking cat. Hope that helps Karen, Doc Savvy. Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I hear that this New year will bring in "The Year of the Dog." Does that mean it will be a good or maybe a lucky year for dogs? Thanks Doc, Zelda in Loxahatchee. A: Well Zelda, Jan. 29, 2006 will ring in the Chinese Year of the Dog indeed! And, has little to do with dogs themselves. This is based.on Chinese Astrology. Each year is rep- resented by a new sign or symbol, for example, this year is the Year of the Rooster. The Chinese New Year has a dif- ferent calendar system than what we use, and its characters rotate every 12 years. The Year of The Rooster ends Jan. 28, 2006, and "The Dog" rolls right in the next day for his turn. I guess we now Doc Savvy know the answer to "Who let the dogs out?" In other words it has been 12 years since the last Year of the Dog. Zelda, I did a little research this weekend, and dragged Mark with me to Barnes and Noble. A Gatorade, and half an eggnog late later finds me deep in fascination. The character whose year you were born in describes a lot about your personality! Those born in this Year of The Dog are said to be a "Fire Dog". The Fire Dog is a natu- ral leader, who is popular and charismatic. I also read that they are very adventurous, and certainly do mimic man's best friend with their loyalty. So, I guess this was not an animal answer Zelda, but still an answer to your very creative ques- tion. Happy New Year and great luck in the Year of The Dog! Take Care, Doc Savvy P. S. I'm a Dragon! 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 Thursday at 10:30 a.m. on 93.5 FM The Big Dawg. Heavenly signs. justknowledge. It is knowledge Today, we take horoscopes and' tempered \wih love anid the capaci- readings of the stars with some ty to see- beyond to understand skepticism. I noted the ads on tele- what is important or what is God's vision for a well-known will. "astrologer" who had in her fine There is a story of King print statement, "for entertainment 'Solomon, when he established purposes only." himself as King of Israel who one In Jesus' time they received night has God appear to him. God more credence and were given Says "'Ask what I shall give you" and more attention. They should be cel- Solomon replies, "Give me now ebrated for their wisdom and not wisdom and knowledge" (2 their professional practices they Chronicles 1). saw through a dangerous plot and For a long, long time wise peo- decided that it was best to get out of ple have been respected and the that area and not to report back to world always could use a few more Herod.. What they saw in the wise persons. The common thread manger was a manifestation a among the wise, from earliest manifestation that even the unbe- times, to the time of the Lord, to liever, even those who were foreign modern days is that those who to the traditions that predicted his were wise saw the Lord at work coming, even those who came and sought to do his will. That's from different disciplines could worth remembering when issues realize, come up in our lives or when The Lord was manifested to something is going on around us them and they would be changed and we're wondering what is for it. They would be among the "right" or what we're supposed to first to realize that this Lord wasn't do. just for a few, or for a select group, Using what has been manifest- or for an inner circle, or a limited ed to us in sufficient guide. The number of those who felt them- Psalmist put it succinctly, "The fear selves elect and chosen. They of the Lord is beginning of wisdom would worship him, present him (Psalm 111: v.10)" and I'd suggest gifts and protect him. that a healthy respect of God will That's wisdom arid more than keep us wise beyond ouryears. Glades County Democrat Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. Serving Glades County Since 1923 To Reach Us Address: RO. Bo\ 1236 Cle.,iton. Fla 33440 Website: wvw newnzap.cnm To Submit News The Glades County Democrat wel- corme- submis~sons from its readers Opir,,ns. calendar items. *tor ie,. .dleas and photoiraph, are k. lcornie. Call 1863iy946.051 Ito reach our ne.';sr'.r'm Item may, be mailed. :'a.'.ed or e-mailed. 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While it .is difficult to exactly quantify the progress made in a given year, the DEA is proud to share the news of some of our important successes of 2005 with the American public. Achieving such progress on this important national issue is encouraging news for us all. The range of DEA's accom- plishments from stripping drug criminals of their exorbi- tant profits, to shutting down illegal Internet "pharmacies," to completing a huge nationwide methamphetamine sweep resulting in more than 400 arrests indicates that while the current drug situation cer- tainly remains difficult and com- plex, the DEA has developed equally complex and highly effective strategies to combat even the most sophisticated traf- fickers. Listed below are Drug Enforcement Administration successes from fiscal year 2005. They are divided into categories that reflect the top priorities of the agency: Financial investiga- tions and investigations of money laundering organiza- tions; pursuing Internet drug traffickers; arresting, indicting,, and extraditing members of large drug organizations; investi- gatinrig those who use drug prof- its to fund terrorist activities and also assisting law enforcement officers in countries that have' been victimized by terrorist groups; assisting local law enforcement officers in the Unit- ed States; and reaching out to the American public to increase awareness about drugs and drug abuse. Financial 'and Money Laun- dering Operations: DEA Operations stripped drug traffickers of nearly $1.9 bil- lion in drug proceeds. This includes $1.4 billion in asset seizures and $477 million in drug seizures. Investigations that began as "following the money" led to the seizure of 947 kilograms of cocaine, 21.650 pounds of mari- juana, and seven kilograms of heroin. In July 2005, "th'e DEA announced the "'lloney Trail Ini- tiative." This initiative highlights the large-scale impact of DEA- led financial investigations on major drug organizations. To date, the DEA has seized more than $36.2 million in proceeds. that traffickers are trying to smuggle from the U.S. to where the drug organizations are locat- ed. As a result of the -Money Trail Initiative," there have been- 230 arrests and seizures of 181 vehicles, 72 firearms, and more than 3,400 pounds of cocaine. The DEA conducted Opera- tion Mallorca, multi-jurisdiction- al OCDETF money-laundering operation, which identified four Colombian-based money bro- kers who laundered $12 million in illicit drug proceeds through the Colombian Black Market Peso Exchange (BMPE). The BMPE is a system where drug traffickers sell drug proceeds in U.S. dollars to brokers for pesos. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 81 individuals and the seizure of $7.8 million Internet Drug Trafficking: In combating the recent development of traffickers sell- ing prescription drugs over the Internet, the DEA seized over $21.6 million in cash, property, computers and bank accounts. The DEA announced the Virtual Enforcement Initiative (VEI). The first major operation of this new initiative was Opera- tion "Cyber Chase," which, in April, resulted in the identifica- tion of over 200 Web sites that illegally sold pharmaceutical drugs. Because of this yearlong Organized Crime Drug Enforce- ment Task Force (OCDETF) operation, more than 20 crimi- nals were arrested in eight U.S. cities and four foreign countries. Until they were arrested, these "e-traffickers" had been operat- ing in the United States, India, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean, and were using their rogue phar- macies to distribute drugs worldwide. Another VEI Operation, CYBERx, for the first time-target- ed e-trafficking located solely within the United States. The alleged drug dealers who oper- ated these rogue Internet phar- macies received prescription orders for controlled substances over the Internet, which were then shipped to the doors of many U.S. citizens-sometimes without any prescription need- ed. These alleged criminal phar- maceutical drug traffickers 'had averaged more than $50,000 a day in profits from their illegal Internet based enterprise. Operation Gear Grinder, a 21-month OCDETF investiga- tion, targeted eight major Mexi- can steroid. manufacturing com- panies, their owners, and their trafficking associates. DEA intel- ligence analysts and diversion investigators found that 82 per- cent of the steroids seized and analyzed are of Mexican origin. A large majority of those steroids originated from the eight com- panies identified in Operation Gear Grinder. These businesses conducted their sales via the Internet, and DEA estimates their combined total U.S. steroid sales are $56 million per year. Major Arrests/Incidents: The DEA conducted and led the first nationally-coordinated methamphetamine sweep in more than 200 cities in the U.S. Operation Wildfire resulted in more than 427 arrests and the seizure of more than 208 pounds ofmeth. In addition, Operation Wildfire resulted in the seizure of: 56 clandestine labs, 200,000 pseudo ephedrine tablets, 524 pounds of precursor chemicals, 123 weapons, 28 vehicles and $255,000 in US currency. ' ''Also, because of Operation Wildfire, 30 children were res- cued from methamphetamine- infested housing. In July 2005, after a joint U.S.-Canadian law enforcement investigation using delayed notice search warrants, the DEA discovered the first underground tunnel between Canada and the U.S. constructed to traffic illegal drugs. The tunnel, stretching from British Columbia, Canada, into Washington State, was 360 feet long and 3 to 10 feet in depth. Three people were apprehended trying to transport marijuaria and ecstasy through the tunnel. DEA oversaw the destruction of the illegal under- ground tunnel. The RODRIGUEZ-Orejuela brothers, founders of the notori- ous Cali Cartel, were extradited from Colombia to the United States. The Cali Cartel was the world's chief supplier of cocaine in the 1990s and earned and traf- ficked an estimated $8 billion of drugs a year. Gilberto RODRIGUEZ-Orejuela was extradited on Dec. 4, 2004 and his brother Miguel RODRIGUEZ- Orejuela, was extradited on March 11, 2005. The RODRIGUEZ-Orejuela brothers had been indicted as the result of OCDETF investigations con- ducted by the DEA offices in New York, Miami, and Bogott. Drug Organizations: This year, DEA dismantled over 1,007 Priority Target Orga- nizations, an 82 percent increase over FY 2004. War on Terror: During FY 2005, DEA dis- rupted eight and dismantled two Priority Target Organizations (PTO's) with links to terrorist organizations. The DEA, for the first time ever, deployed Foreign Advisory Support Teams (FAST) to Afghanistan, in order to help the Afghan government become self-reliant in counter drug enforcement. The DEA extradited the first Afghani narcotics trafficker, Haji Baz Mohammed, to the South- ern District of New.York for pros- ecution. Mohammed was indict- ed in 2004 as part of a New York DEA led investigation. Mohammed was designated by President Bush on June 1, 2005 as a kingpin under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. An investigation led by the DEA resulted in the arrest of Bashir Noorzai, who is known to have provided weapons and manpower. to the Taliban in exchange for the protection of his drug crops in Afghanistan. The DEA helped to arrest Abdul Malik (aka Abdul Moham- mad), a member of Hezb-e-isla- mi-a fundamentalist Islamic ter- rorist group-for the murder of two Afghani narcotics officers. The DEA has trained over 128 Counter Narcotic Police in Afghanistan. (12 are women) Two Fuerzas Armadas Rev- olucionarias de Colombia (FARC) finance officers where extradited from Colombia to the U.S. to face charges on drug traf- ficking, money laundering and providing material support to terrorism. Assisting Local Law Enforce- ment: The DEA assisted in the res- cue and cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. DEA's Air Wing, along with the Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, St. Louis, and Miami Field Divisions collectively deployed 113 special agents and special agent pilots to provide assistance to 13 law enforcement agencies inI Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. DEA Special Agents provid- ed patrol assistance on a rotat- ing basis in 21-day shifts. As of Sept. 19, 2005, the DEA Air Wing transported 70,000 pounds of supplies and equipment (including but not limited to night vision goggles, guns, and ammunition) to per- .form law enforcement and search and rescue efforts for DEA employees and Louisiana and Mississippi hurricane vic- tims. DEA special agents worked with hospitals to transport medi- cine to law enforcement person- nel to combat hepatitis A and B. These provisions allowed DEA and law enforcement partners to sustain their rescue missions. DEA partnered with Texas and Arkansas pharmacy boards on emergency prescription refill procedures in response to requests from Louisiana, Missis- sippi, and Alabama. DEA assisted with 24-hour security patrols and ultimately rescued over 3,340 civilians including over 70 abandoned elderly residents at a flooded nursing home. To meet local law enforce- ment needs, DEA secured 130 cars through the asset forfeiture fund and loaned them to local law enforcement departments that lost their vehicles. DEA also provided drug enforcement training to 40,000 state and local police officers in FY 2005. This training included Clandestine Laboratory Train- ing, Diversion Training, Drug Unit Commanders Training, Fed- eral Law Enforcement Analyst Training, Narcotics Commander Leadership Training, and other DEA tactical and in-service relat- ed training. Outreach and Public Aware- ness: In 2005, DEA provided vic- tim, witness, and drug-endan- gered children awareness train- ing to over 9,000 recipients, including DEA Basic Agent . classes and the clandestine lab training unit, domestic offices, nationwide conferences, and over 20 organizations. The DEA developed and launched a public Web site for teens that provides information on the consequences of drugs to users and non-users and gives teens the tools they need to make sound decisions to reject drugs. Included in www.just- thinktwice.com is information on methamphetamine, prescrip- tion drugs, drugged driving, drug endangered children, mari- juana, drug legalization, federal penalties for drug trafficking, real life stories, and many other topics. During the first month of operation, 300,000 Internet users accessed the site. The DEA has more than 10,935 employees in over 60 countries who daily focus on reducing the illicit drug supply in the United States by concentrat- ing enforcement operations on the dismantlement of major drug tralficking and money laun- dering organizations and by eliminating their financial infra- HIGHLANDS SHEDS 863-314-0999 8X10 $1,500.00 10X10 $1,899.00 10X12 $2,059.00 10X14 $2,259.00 12X16 $2,999.00 12X20 $3,499.00 12X24 $3,999.00 INSTALLED + TAX 0% FINANCING PAYMENTS START AT $54.00/MONTH li1me toIUppers oJ ai u i Beach County needs the help of the community to help locate a wanted fugitive as of Dec. 30, 2005. Her name is Cassondra D. Johnson, alias: Peaches. She is described as a black female, D.O.B.: Aug. 4, 1985. She is five feet, six inches tall and weighs 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. She has a scar on her left arm. Her last known address is S.W. 5th. Street in Belle Glade. If GREENACRES Insurance companies attempting to unfair- ly spike premiums or deny cov- erage to Floridians traveling overseas would be prohibited from such practices under legis- lation sponsored by Senator DaveAronberg (D-Greenacres). "Companies are discriminat- ing against Americans who are traveling legally," said Sen. Aron- berg. "Insurance rates should be set by actuarially sound data, not irrational fear." Currently, Floridians who travel to Israel, Colombia, the Philippines or 24 other countries are often penalized by their life insurance companies, even though the destinations are legal and statistically safe. Senator Aronberg is sponsor- ing legislation that would pre- vent insurance companies from altering the conditions or cost of policies in a manner that is beyond the actual risk of travel- you have any information on the where- abouts of Cas- sondra D. Johnson, please call Crime Stop- pers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). You CassondraD. may remain Johnson anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. ing to a particular country. "Decisions made by these insurance companies need to be actuarially justified. Changes to the terms of a policy should be proportionate to the risk associ- ated with the destination," said Sen. Aronberg. "Instead of sound analysis, the decision to change or deny a life insurance policy is too often an arbitrary process that does not account for various levels of risk." For example, insurance cov- erage could be denied because of travel to Israel, even though statistics show that Israel's intentional death rate is 11 per 100,000, compared to the United States' rate of 17 per 100,000. Senator Aronberg's bill, SB 764, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance. It is being spon- sored in the House by Rep. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood). %i, - S10% OFF : 4 Breakfast, * Lunch or 7 / _^ Dinner l Must Present Coupon 1U j Not valid w,'any other I offer Exp V31 06 L*. L _ 7~ neu1 ne 030 West Sugarland Hw.,'< Clewiston. Florida 863-983-3663 ? Sf"\ WY I C .-- I" ,' SIntroducing Dr. Ellis Webster, ENT Dr. Webster has joined Glades General Hospital's team of physicians. Dr. Webster is looking forward to giving quality Ear, Nose and Throat care to our community . ,/777 n us in welcoming Dr. Webster. Dr. Webster is currently taking appointments. Please call 561-996-3750 to schedule an appointment. Glades Medical Plaza 941 S.E. 1st Street Belle Glade (Behind Donut Connection) Dr. Webster is in the office Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is office staff there daily to schedule appointments. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans accepted. "Feverish Fiddling Herld'Leader Friday, January 6, 2005 6:30 pm and 9 pm Box Office 561-993-1160 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade Ci m Li iiw7Ii.~~,ia,,1ifliWtcli, See the giant puppets in "Thumlehina" Saturday, January A, 200 at 11Ram www.b.edu/arts Coege www.pbcc.edu/arts N' GLADES GENERAL HOSPITAL Aronberg seeks to end unfair denial TOUCHDOWN - BREAKFAST :.10% OFF 2 Pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon Breakfast, strips and 2 sausage links Lunch or ' I Aust Presenit Coupon * SNot valid iw/any other I Ok 'I offer Exp 1.,'31 06 g L -- _______J Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 / Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Births- Special to INI/Okeechobee Historical Society The Gilbert Theater on Park Street hosted a Christmas party for all the children in Okeechobee each year. Many people in town still remember this 1939 Christmas party there. Christmases past are recalled Compiled by MaryAnn Morris Dozier Clements worked in the A&P store in Okeechobee when he was a boy in the 1940s and he remembered the Jane Parker fruit- cakes and how theywere sold. "They (the fruitcakes) were five pounds for $1.69. You could buy a card around October when they first came in, pay so much down then pay so much a week on your card so you had your fruitcake paid for by Christmas." Wanda Worth Hall, now living in Sarasota wrote: "Then, there was Christmas tree hunting! Every year we would go out on the Fort Pierce Road and cut Christmas trees for all the Thomas families. 'There would be five or six cars loaded down. Then Christmas Eve at Grandpa and Grandma Thomas's house and Christmas dinner the next day. Grandma Thomaswould always bake a huge coconut cake. What fun we all had!" "The Gilbert Theater had a free Christmas show for all us kids. Santa Claus would be there with a bag of goodies for each of us. It was a real treat," Doc Anderson of Okeechobee recalled. "It was the best celebration of all," said Cossie Conrad. "He'd have a Gene Autry movie every- body liked cowboys and there would be a prize for everyone." Mr. Conrad's father was the Okeechobee County sheriff and the sheriff's family had living quarters in the back part of the old jail build- ing. The same building that the Okeechobee Historical Society and Okeechobee Main Street are trying to have restored. "We always had a tree, most everybody went out to what they called Jim's Scrub for their trees back then or over to Fort Pierce. It was out at the St. Lucie Counth line on the right," he recalled. "Then a dairy came in and he took out all the pines. Christmas dinner was never turkey maybe a ham, and my mother would make cookies. She was a good cook. We had a trustee who was a good cook, too. I remember he made real good pies with graham cracker crust." Submitted to INI/Sherrie Dulany Big sister Kasey Grace and Jaci Deann. Jaci Deann Dulany Sherrie and DeWitt Dulany of Belle Glade are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jaci Deann. Jaci was born Dec. 20 at Palms West Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, two ounces and was 18 and half inches tall. Her big sister, Kasey Grace, welcomed her home Dec. 24 just in time for Christmas. Her maternal grandparents are Harold and Kathy Miller of Belle Glade. Her paternal grandparents are Philip and Saundra Dulany of Belle Glade. Her maternal great- grandparents are Melvin and Mil- dred Miller of Belle Glade. Engagement. - .. .. -.-'.. "...' Resolve to reduce debt in 2 Financial freedom: The best gift you can give yourself WEST PALM BEACH The best gift you get this year won't come wrapped in a pretty package. It won't be a mystery gift exchanged at the office' holiday party. In fact, the very best gift is one you can only give to yourself - the gift of financial freedom. According to the National Retail Federation, the average consumer spent more than $730 this holiday season, up more than five percent from the previous year. While the stress of shopping for the perfect gift is behind us, for many con- sumers the real stress begins in Jan- uary or February as credit card bills arrive. "Consumers give generously. during the holiday season and sometimes overdo a good thing," said Jessica Cecere, president of Consumer Credit Counseling Ser- vice of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. "When the holi- days are over, many consumers struggle to make even minimum payments on credit cards used to purchase gifts." CCCS advises consumers to top their list of New Year's resolutions with a commitment to improve their financial outlook. To help con- sumers tackle what can be a stress- ful time, CCCS suggests the follow- 006 ... ? '- ,' . ing tips: , Assess your current financial situation The only way to understand what you are facing is to have a realistic picture of what you owe. Gather all your credit card state- ments and other bills and add up the total. Create a debt repayment plan Once you know how much you owe, craft a plan to pay off the bal- ances. Trim expenses or increase income to add to your current pay- ments. Your goal should be to pay off the balances as quickly as possi- ble. Sacrifices now will mean less stress and a better financial future. *Avoid adding to debt Do not make any credit pur- chases until you have paid off your current balances. Then, make a covenant with yourself that you will not charge any purchases unless you have a plan in place to pay off the balance in 90 days or less. Commit to managing your money At least twice a month, allow some time to manage your finances including paying bills, bal- ancing your checking account and analyzing your expenses. Remem- ber to prioritize and always keep current on shelter (mortgage or rent and utilities) and transporta- tion. Get help if you need it If you are overwhelmed and not sure where to start, contact CCCS at (800) 330-CCCS.2 Samantha Mergott and Luke She Mergott : Di Sherrell V William and Renee Mergott, of Clewiston, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Mergott to Luke Sherrell of Clewiston. The prospective groom is the son of Lavonee and Ann Sherrell of Clewiston. The wedding is planned for June 3, 2006 at the Clewiston Inn Garden with reception to follow. The bride-to-be is a 2000.gradu- ate of Clewiston High School. The groom is a graduate of Clewiston High School. He is employed as a fabricator with A. President's list Amanda . Orsenigo, daughter of Mark and Karen Orsenigo, of Belle Glade, was on the . president's list r at Auburn Uni- versity during her first semes- Amanda ter this fall. Orsenigo Amanda is a political science major who hopes to attend law school after gradua- tion from Auburn in 2008. Tim loannides, M.D. and Cynthia J. Rogers, M.D. are pleased to welcome ,-, .-, Jonathan S. Sanders, M.D., J.D. to Treasure Coast Dermatology Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology Sub rrell. udaan After ill esi mitted to INI/Renee Mergott id Sons. r the wedding, the couple de in Clewiston. The Bonita Bay Group will host a native plant sale Agriculture, Page 15 DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ONLY 1 YEAR! 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FDOT Hurricane Debris Pick-up Final Pass in Hendry County In Hendry County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is concluding hurricane debris removal the week of January 2, 2006 on both state and local public roads. Hurricane debris removal operations will con- clude on Friday, January 6, 2006. After January 6, 2006, citizens will need to contact their regu- lar solid waste provider for removal of hurri- cane debris. In addition, citizens may call the FDOT LaBelle Operations Center at (863)674- 4027 to find out where final debris pick-ups already have been made. Please note: After FDOT's final debris pick-up has occurred, debris must be discarded in the routine manner under regulation of the local solid waste management authority. Once the debris removal process is complete, local law enforcement may cite violators of sec- tion 403.413, Florida Statutes, which prohibits littering on state right-of-way. ,0 :i i? '^ Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Cholesterol - What do the numbers mean? Over the years I have often written about cholesterol, and it continues to be a subject that I get a lot of mail about. People hear about "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol" but sometimes it can be a little confusing. Cholesterol is another word for animal fat. The human body produces its own cholesterol and it is a necessary part of the body's metabolism. Cholesterol is manu- factured in the liver. The body uses these fats to produce hor- mones and to build new cells. Just how much cholesterol the body produces, and in what pro- portions depends on many fac- tors including diet, lifestyle and genetics. While some cholesterol is nec- essary, too much can be danger- ous. Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) are commonly called "bad cholesterol." This kind of choles- terol can clog your arteries, and may lead to a heart attack. "Good cholesterol" is the name given to High. Density Lipoproteins (HDLs). HDLs help clean out the LDLs. A third kind of cholesterol is Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL). While med- ical scientists haven't given this type a nickname, I have deemed it the "ugly" cholesterol because some researchers have linked VLDL levels to cellulite. (There you have it -Cholesterol: The good, the bad and the ugly.) The ideal cholesterol level may vary according to the individual's other health issues. However, in general a healthy total cholesterol level is about 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood. A level of more than 200 mg is be a danger signal. A reading of more than 240 mg is considered high risk for heart dis- eases. But the total is not the only measurement that indicates health risk. The proportion of HDL is to LDL also makes a differ- ence. HDL helps clean out the fat deposits left by the LDL. The high- er the HDL, the less the chance a person will develop heart disease. Anything lower than 40 mg of HDL is considered "at-risk" for heart disease. So if your total cho- lesterol is 200, but your HDL is only 30, you are still at risk of heart disease. One way to reduce your "bad" cholesterol and increase your "good" cholesterol is through diet. A diet that includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables can help lower your "bad" cholesterol level. Some fats, such as animal fat, may increase your LDL. Other fats, such as peanut oil are fairly neutral, and don't seem to affect cholesterol levels. Olive oil helps promote the body's production of HDL. Polyunsaturated oils, such as safflower and corn oil, can help lower LDL but they also lower HDL. Cigarette smoking also affects cholesterol, inci easing the pro- duction of the "bad" LDL. Regular exercise helps reduce LDL levels. Other factors, such as prescrip- tion medications, may also affect cholesterol levels. Heredity is an important factor in cholesterol levels. Some peo- ple's bodies just naturally pro- duce more cholesterol than oth- ers. Those who naturally "pear shaped" with fat deposited mostly around the hips, are at less risk of heart disease than those who are "apple shaped" and carry excess weight around the middle. In some cases, diet and exer- cise may not be enough to lower cholesterol. Doctors may pre- scribe medication to get choles- terol levels down to a safer level. Before making any change to your diet or exercise plan, consult your doctor. This is especially important if you are on any pre- scription drugs. Some drugs inter- act badly with foods that would otherwise be considered "healthy." For previous "A healthier life" columns, see the link at www.newszap.com/okeechobee. Email Katrina Elsken at kelsken@newszap.com. Marines: Invasion of the Christmas kind -7 INI/Bill Fabian A United States Marine Corps fire support unit based in South Florida brought smiles to faces of hundreds of children in Clewiston and the surrounding communities, delivering thousands of toys and books for area families. Hendry County Sheriff Ronnie Lee helped unload Marine support trucks, which were crammed with toys and books to be distributed by the HCSO from the Hendry County Fairgrounds and surrounding communities. Voice your opinion at www.newszapforums.com/forumnl9 COCHRAN BROTHERS * ROOFING, INC. Shingles Flat Roofs Roof Repairs - FULLY LICENSED a INSURED 863-385-4690 Sabring FL State Llc# RC-0066817 AFTER YOU BRING IN THE OIE... 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Lqual Opportunity Lmpluier Weekly road construction report Page 19 JLY NEWS Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust ANNOUNCES BUSINESS CHECKING 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. 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Serving.. the commuitie south* of-i:^1'. Lake Okechbe Tus Ay January; 5, 2006S Submitted to INI Pet of the Week winner You may remember the picture of Ty, who gave his fami- ly fits while trying to put the Christmas tree. Well, this id Di, Ty's sister, who had no problems in helping her fami- ly take down the tree while giving a helping paw. For her devotion to family chores, Di is this week's Pet of the Week winner and has won herself a day of pampering at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital's pet spa. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. If you have any interesting photos of your pet, or just a great story to tell, submit them to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day at the spa. FDOT work zones are getting safer Awareness system on high-speed roadway construction TALLAHASSEE' The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently introduced the Motorist Awareness S.stem (MAS) to its contractors and the traveling public in an effort to increase work zone safety and motorist convenience.: "The Motorist Awareness Sys- tem was designed to make travel- ing through work zones safer," said Brian Blanchard, Director of the FDOT State Office of Con- struction. "It's the coordination of flashing regulatory signs, radar speed display units and increased law enforcement presence to guide the motorists through the work zone." , The MAS will be used on high- way construction sites when the following conditions exist: SThe road construction is being done on a multilane high- way (4 or more lanes). The posted speed limit is 55- miles or greater. The road construction requires a lane closure. Construction workers are present. , The goal of the system is to make motorists aware of the reduced speed in work zones. In Florida, 130 people were killed in 116 crashes in work zones during 2004. Nearly half of the fatalities were speed related. "When %workers are not pres- ent and construction is complete for the day, motorists will be able to return to the normal posted speed for the roadway," Mr. Blan- chard said. "The key to the effec- tiveness of this system, is to dis- continue blanket speed reductions in the work zone. The system will be activated when lane closures are present and will be deactivated when lane clo- sures are taken down." To find- out-rmore 'about FDOT's worit .one safety efforts, visit www.itseveryonesjob.com or the department's Web site at www.dot.state.fl.us.gov Special to INI/Minnie Moore-Willson. Richter Library, University of Miami, Coral Gables This is the cover of a booklet or short stories about the Semi- noles written by Minnie Moore-Willson in 1917, published by the St. Augustine Historical Society "to benefit the war effort" in 1918. This photo is labeled "Billee Bowlegs and Stem-o-la-kee." It was taken sometime before 1918. Seminole names come from characteristics Introduction by MaryAnn Morris Men from three different gener- ations were known as "Billy Bowlegs" by the white settlers. Seminoles have names in their. native language which indicate a family name or personal chcuaclei - istic, plus the root name of the clan to which they belong. The earliest "Bill Bowlegs" w% as O-lac-to-mi-co or "Holato Mico." One night a part' of white land sur- veyors hacked up Mr. BoR legs' thriving banana plantation. This incident helped lead to the Third Seminole War. Among his descen- dents was another "Billy Bowlegs," Cho-fee-hat-cho, a tall, soft-spoken man who \xas befriended by James M. \\illson and his wife, Minnie Mooir-\\illsc'n. ' The Willsons came to Kissim- mee in the 1880s where they were active in the Audubon Society. Mrs. MooreA\'illson, a write of note. was instrumental in the passage of an act by the Florida Legislature in 1913, setting apart 100,t00 aces in the extreme southern part of the state for the Seminole Indians. This story is part of a collection by Mrs. Willson, published in 1918 by the St. Augustine Historical Soci- ety during World War I to benefit the war effort. Minnie Moore-Will- son of Kissimmee wrote extensive- ly and worked tirelessly for years to gain rights and better conditions for the Seminoles. Mrs. Moore-Wilson used the spelling "Billee" Billee Bowlegs and the music box By Minnie Moore-Willson A few years ago when the East Coast towns of Floiida ere still primitive, a storekeeper had pur- chased in New York an old-fash- ioned organette that played five tunes. Billee B i\legs. progressive and musical, listened to the'""box of music" as it played in the little trad- ing store and was entranced with the melodies. Soon after, the organette refused to "go" and the trader told his friends that unless he could "stick" it on Billee Bowlegs he would be out $35. A few days later Billee, with another Indian, came back to the store, bringing produce to sell. The storekeeper wanted the Indian's goods.and sug- gested that Billee trade for the music box by telling the inn:'cent Seminole that "music no more play -'wake up by and by and play good him tired now." Billee, with mechanical knowledge, looked the organette over ,and making the trade, proudly left with the "tired out" music box under his arm. The next day the Indians returned, bringing with them the music box to show to the store- keeper. "That box, him no more tired," .he said, and winding up the machine which the ingenious Seminole had put into working order, played the whole five tunes, to the astonishment and chagrin of the trader. "Him play good at Green Corn Dance, down Okeechobee." Several years after the organette was still doing service, and as the picture recurs one sees a savage tribe--a weird camp scene, with its storm-beaten wigwarms in the background; the owner of the music box sits in the center of the group; brown-skinned people move hither and thither in the dim shadows of the camp fire, while the, melodies of "Home, Sweet Home," "Nearer My God to Thee," and "My Country 'Tis of Thee," float out upon the'stillness of the night." 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But too many newspapers these days act more like "mad dogs" than "watchdogs." We're proud to be different. We try to carry out our "watchdog" role as humble representatives of the public, always maintaining a courteous tone and our reputation for purposeful neutrality. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. Clewiston News D LADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheSun Community Service Throui )h Journalism Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 r.'.iT I S5884-GH 186342 SWFL 1/06 Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee EDUCATION Where's the pork? During a recent record-breaking sales day at Gatorama, an additional guest made him- self known to park visitors. This wild hog must have been spooked by hunters on the other side of the street and made his daring escape through the front doors of Gatora- ma and dashed down the hallway to freedom, much to the delight of everyone. Voice your opinion and concerns at www.newszapfoiunms.com/forum57 Glades County School Calendar 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; elemen- tary schools; 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20: Presidents Day holi- day 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: Spring holiday (Teachers/students) April 27: Interim report cards May 21: Baccalaureate May 26: Graduation ' May 29: Memorial Day holiday May 31: Last day for stu- dents/early release June 1-2: Post school; teacher workdays June 2: Last day for teachers IIr '.o alre m.'rln i l r iril. I',.i4 home cq lli trloal. .i II1cC" h1c qti;;1ins 1) Will you guarantee the lowest rate in writing? We proniie Ihe loN. e rale in ~iting. We won l merely match youu los4e- l role It f% can'l bi~L t Iil-Ccn atler 'iouni' gone through the ensure Itma prose's itlh us- w ill PI. p ayIj 2-(I JuIt l'nr aplti iig il ul 2) Will my interest rate increase. If I have a low credit score? I1 ,i ell Iil Ian compa1ie 1. 1,mIIw e iin a itnclecrediii scure The luoer %our .oure. Iliveh iphL r ) d111 icstI ruleh At Hkinv% km iouic 'wL.6jus, oe don't lei a c ornpur tellloll %;,,bahul do &S -Ai ro.i ,u if Cyou ltadc a a to% redit score 3) What are the chances my loan will beapproved? 'Ae aDpro% e C ou1 of I aonlications And some ot the-io people hn'e cred~itscares helotm 530t We caun jy~c vu a quote MC" 111h! PiIkI~n. III rOMPleW pFnaCy. 1-800-700-1242 ext. 258 Wo0Wy Abe M~hW WOO ISa ..:rd by Mte FIo.id& OepbA7PeWn1 IFLmV.,C%9 &,w. 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 beginning Monday, Jan. 2, and continuing through Thursday, Jan. 5. If you would like to cast a ballot for a teacher who has made a dif- ference 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. School Board meeting Beginning in January, regular meetings will be held on the sec- ond Thursday at 6 p.m. and the fourth Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Glades County School Board meeting room, 400 10th Street, SW in Moore Haven.' 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 regular bus routes, extra curricular trips and substitute drivers. Upon completion of the course, individ- uals will obtain their Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement and S endorsement. If interested, you 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 Sunday 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 year, in an effort to reduce unex- cused absences. Glades Truancy Program 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. You may register the night of the classes. If you have any questions 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 rep- resent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected chil- dren before the court, social serv- ice agencies and the community. No special educational degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commit- ment to helping a child. Atten- dance at three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239) 461-4360 or (800) 269-6210 for more information, 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 Domestic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing servic- es, 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 advocate. 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'Mmwmcm -, Em Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee EDUCATION Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 State decides to reduce class size TALLAHASSEE On Dec. 27, 2005 Education Commissioner John L. Winn announced the 2006 school district class size compli- ance numbers. In a memo to superintendents, the Florida Department of Education (DOE) provided information on districts' class size averages and the pro- posed transfer amount for those districts. A total of six districts were found to be out of compli- ance Charlotte, Franklin, Gulf, Manatee, Marion and St. Lucie. Using more than $3.7 billion appropriated by the Florida Legis- lature, the DOE and school dis- tricts have been faithfully imple- menting the class size amendment, resulting in a signifi- cant reduction to statewide class size averages. For the 2002-03 school year, the state averaged 23.07 students per class in Pre-K to Grade 3; 24.16 students in Grades 4-8 and 24.10 in Grades 9-12. For school year 2003-04, the state averages 21.54 students in Grades PreK-3; 22.43 students in grades 4-8; and 24.06 students in grades 9-12. For the school years 2004-05, the state averages 18.16 students per class in grades PreK-3; 20.48 students in grades 4-8 and 22.96 students in grades 9-12. - "In the years since the class size amendment was implement- ed, districts have made real progress in lowering class sizes. Their efforts are commendable and have resulted in extraordinary reductions, particularly at the pre-. kindergarten through third'grade level where we have an average of five less students per classroom," said Commissioner Winn. "Next year, districts are facing an even greater challenge as we transition to class size requirements calcu- lated at the school-level as pre- scribed by Florida Statutes. This is why the State Board of Education and I have recommended $1.9 bil- lion in facilities funding to help dis- tricts meet class size obligations, which should go a long way in eliminating the need for tempo- rary measures, such as co-teach- ing." While the State Board of Edu- cation (SBOE) recognizes co-. teaching as a viable instructional strategy, it determined in June that co-teaching could not be used as a means to comply with the requirements of the class size amendment as outlined in Flori- da's State Constitution. The SBOE further determined that co-teach- ing would be included in. this year's class size transfer calcula- tion, but would not be included in the following year's calculation. Data on districts' use of co-teach- ing has not been finalized, but pre- liminary numbers suggest there will not be any school districts out of compliance due to co-teaching. According to Florida Statutes, for those districts not in compli- ance, a transfer of a portion of their operating budget to their fixed capital outlay budget will be made. These reallocated funds can be used by districts for the construction of new or expanded facilities in order to meet class-size requirements. The law directs the DOE to calculate for each district not in compliance a transfer amount proportionate to the amount of class size reduction needed. This year, the initial calculation resulted in a total proposed trans- fer amount of $5.2 million. That figure was then adjusted for unex- pected student growth. This resulted in a reduction of nearly half a million dollars so that the adjusted total proposed transfer amount is $4.7 million and impacts six districts prior to the submission of appeals. Last year, a final transfer of just under $1.1 million affected nine districts. The DOE expects the 2006 final trans- fer amount to drop following the appeals process. Impacted districts have a right to appeal the DOE's transfer calcu- lation. The appeal is based on the submission of supporting docu- mentation. The DOE is working to assist districts with this process. Following a review of districts' appeals, the SBOE and Legislative Budget Commission will meet for final approval of all transfer calcu- lations. "Although I am pleased with the progress we ha'e made, Florida is still facing a shortage of more than .30,000 teachers," said Conmmissione'r Winn. "My foremost concern is ensuring we have enough highly-quali- fied teachers in Florida class- rooms next year. The beneficial effects of the class size amend- ment, if there are any, may be negated by the all too likely sce- nario that our schools are lack- ing thousands of qualified teach- ers." In November 2002, Florida vot- ers chose to amend the State Con- stitution to limit the maximum number of students in core-curric- ula courses assigned to one teacher. By the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, pre-kinder- garten through third grade classes are required to have a maximum of 18 students, fourth through eighth. grade classes must not exceed 22 students and ninth through twelfth grade classes must have no more than 25 stu- dents. In order to meet these requirements, the Legislature enacted a bill reducing the num- ber of students in eachclassroom beginning in fiscal year 200.3-2014, by two students per year until the maximum number of students does not exceed the limits defined in the amendment. Districts were required 'to reduce in each of the three grade groupings at the dis- trict level for the 2003-2004 through 2005-2006 school \ ears, at the school level lor the 2006t-201i17 and 2007-20I08 school \ears and at the classroom level beginning with the 200.-200i9 school lear. For more ne\\s from the Florida Department of Education, see the link at blip" \\,u 2.newszap corn local.links florida index.him Class sizes in area school districts Collier County In 2002-03, the county aver- aged 20.20 students per class in Pre K-Grade 3; in 2003-04, the average was 18.11 students per class; in 2004-05, 18.07 students; in 2005-06 17.64 students. For Grades 4-6, class sizes averaged 23.80 students in 2002- 03; 22.10 in 2003-04; 20.92 in 2004-05 and 19.95 in 2005-06. Glades County In 2002-03, Glades County schools averaged 18.85 students per class in .Pre K-Grade 3; in 2003-04, 19.49 students; in 2004- 05, 17.54 students; and, in 2005- 06,16.33 students. For Grades 4-6, class sizes a\ eraed 3ii 57 students in 2002- .03; 24.-4 in 2003-04; 20.19 in 2004-05; and, 17.16 in 2005-06. Hendry County In 2002-03, the county aver- aged 21 .38 students per class in Pre K-Grade 3; in 2003-04, 18.9.8 students; in 2004-05, 18.20 stu- dents; and in 2005-06, 17.47 stu- dents per class- For Grades 4-6, class sizes averaged 22.55 students in 2002- 03; 21.17 in 2003-04; 21.12 in 2004-05; and 20.58 in 2005-06. Okeechobee County In 2002-03, Okeechobee County schools averaged 19.39 students per class in Pre K-Grade 3; in 2003-04, 17.82; in 2002-03, 17.20 and in 2005-06, 16.74 stu- dents per class. Class sizes for Grades 4-6 averaged 24.74 students in 2002- 03; 22.09 students in 2003-04; 20.53 students in 2004-05; and 20.28 for 2005-06. Palm Beach County In 2002-03, Palm Beach County schools averaged 25.60 students per class in Pre K-Grade. 3; in 2003-04, 22.23 students; in 2004-05, 20.36; and in 2005-06, 19.29 students per class. Class sizes for grades 4-6 aver- aged 25.25 students per class in 2002-03; 23.44 in 2003-04; 21.92 in 2004-05 and 20.83 in 2005-06. 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Call Lauren or Melissa at- 863-983-91489 863-946-0511 or 561-996-4404 Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Senators vow to push for Ag disaster relief U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D- IL), Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Mark Dayton (D- MN), and Barack Obama (D-IL) vowed to push for agriculture dis- aster relief funding next Congress after the House eliminated $1.6 bil- lion in critical aid from the Defense Appropriations bill. .The more than $1.6 billion in agriculture relief, which would extend federal aid to states con- fronted with drought, hurricanes and floods, was removed from the spending bill after the House reject- ed the Senate funding request. "Hurricane Katrina has deci- mated production all throughout the Gulf Coast," said Durbin. "In addition, we have had a terrible drought in the Midwest in my home state of Illinois, in Missouri and in parts of Iowa and Minneso- ta. We've had the worst drought in 105 years in some parts of my state. Every county but one in Illinois has been designated a disaster area by the Secretary of Agriculture." Durbin has worked to provide critical relief for Illinois farmers whose crops have suffered in one of the worst droughts in a century. This fall, Durbin introduced a bill to extend last year's disaster relief package through this crop year. That bill was written to allow farm- ers in the affected states to contin- ue receive crop disaster payments, livestock compensation payments and orchard tree assistance pay- ments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "This year, Illinois farmers need-, ed our help," said Durbin. "This simple, bipartisan legislation would have extended last year's emergency designation for farms affected by this year's drought. Unfortunately, the House rejected the Senate provisions to assist farmers whose crops have been damaged due to a natural disaster. It is sad that this simple help has 'died on the vine due to end-of-the- session politics \.e o%%e our farm families more and \ve will try to get them the help they need next year." Drought conditions have reduced crop yields in Illinois in, 2005. Based on November esti- mates, corn is estimated at 145 bushels per acre, down 180 bushels per acre from last year. Total state production for corn is down 17 percent from last year., Soybean total state production is down 12 percent trom last year. House and Senate conferees reached agreement Saturday on $2.709 billion of mandatory farm: program spending cuts over five years. The major items ,are no extension of commodity, pro- grams, no across-the-board cuts for commodity programs, a two- year extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, without the Senate's 2.5-percent cut, no cuts in food stamp program funding, and at the insistence of Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), no cuts in the sugar program Cole- man previously said he would not vote for budget reconciliation. President Bush reportedly called Coleman and asked what he wanted, and that is when the sugar cut was pulled from the package. The House approved the budg- Relative to CBO March, 2005 Baseline Provisions Fiscal Years(s): Item 200606-10 , 1. Commodity Programs Savings: 2. -532 3.-1,734 Direct Payment Advance: Reduce from 50 percent to 40 percent for '06 and to 22 percent for '07 crop year. -518 -1,452 Upland Cotton Step 2: Eliminate on Aug. 1 -14 -282 2. Conservation Programs Savings: 0 -934 CSP: Change FY '05-14 cap of $6.037 billion to FY '06-10 cap of $1.954 billion & FY '06-15 cap of $5.650 billion. Required reauthoriza- tion thru FY20110 -649 - EQIP: Cap EQIP funds at $1.270 bil. for each of FY '07-09. Restore to- $1.300 billion in FY 2010. Required reauthorization thru FY 2010. 0 -75 Watershed Rehab Program: Elimi- nate prior-year funds in FY '07. No limit on new FY '07 funds. #0 -210 , 3. Energy Programs 0 -20 Renewable Energy Program: Elimi- nate prior=year funds in '07. Limit new FY '07 funds to $3 million. 0 et savings conference report on the overall $39.7 billion mandatory spending cut bill. As expected, House and Senate leaders agreed to move a provision allowing drilling in Alaska's Arctic -National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) out of the measure and into the Defense appropriations bill. House leaders brought the budget savings package (HR 4241, S 1932) to the floor for a vote, after reaching an agreement with Sen- ate Defense Appropriations Chair- man Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), to sign the budget conference report. Stevens, a major supporter of ANWR energy exploration, had previously pledged not to do so until lawmakers cleared the Defense spending bill (HR 2863) with drilling provisions intact. But he later agreed to allow the budget conference to move forward pro- vided that the House passes the Defense bill with ANWR attached. The House also cleared the Defense spending bill iodaN before tryingg on the budget reconciliation bill. it is unclear if Senate Democ- rats would attempt to filibuster the Defense measure they are trying to garner the 51 votes needed to reject attaching ANWR drilling to the conference report. ' Hurricane and other disaster aid funding of around $29 billion is part of the Defense spending bill, but actual commodity disaster relief isn't near the multi-billion- dollar level previously proposed.- it could be just $400 million and the bulk if not all of that would likely be directed toward forestry/timber. Avian flu prevention package 4. Rural Development Program Sav- ings: 0 -399 Enhanced Broadband Program: Eliminate prior-year funds in FY '07. No limit on new FY '07 funds. #0 -40 - Value-Added Marketing: Eliminate prior-year funds in FY '07. No limit on new FY'07 funds. #0 -120 Rural Bus. Invest Prog.: Eliminate all funds available in FY '07. #0-89 Rural Bus. Strategic Invest. Eliminate all funds available in FY '07.#0 -100 Rural Firefight & Emerg. Grants: Elim- inate all funds available in FY '07. #0 -50 5. Research Programs Savings: 0 -620 Init. for Future Agriculture and Food Systems: Cancel available funds for FY 2007 to FY 2009. #0 -620 Gross Reconciliation Savings -532 -3,707 6. MILC Increase 433 998 Extended until Sept. 30,2007 433 998 Gross Reconciliation Increase 433 998 Net reconciliation savings -99 -2,709 spending of $3.8 billion will also be included in the Defense appropria- tions measure. The following are the key items in the agreement regarding agricul- ture spending reductions: Com- modity Programs: No extension of commodity programs. No across-the-board cuts for commodity programs. No cut for the sugar program. Advance direct payments reduced to 40 percent crop'year 2006; further reduced to 22 percent in crop year 2007. Cotton Step 2 program termi- nated effective Aug. 1. MILC dairy support extended for 2 years, without the Senate's 2.5-percent cut, adds $998 million spending Conservation Programs. Conservation Security Pro- gram (CSP) extended to 2011, funds capped $1.954 billion FY'06- 10: $5.65 billion FY'06-15 EQIP extended to 2010, funds reduced $1.27 billion FY '07-09; $1.3 billion. FY 2010, *Watershed Rehabilitation pro- gram Cancellation of funds avail- able prior to Oct. 1 Rural Development/Energy/Research Programs: Renewable Energy Program- Limit FY'07 funds to $3M. Value-added Grant program: Cancel unspent. funds prior to Oct. 1. Enhanced Access to Broad- band Telecommunication Services in Rural Areas Cancel unspent funds prior to Oct. 1. Rural Business Investment Program: Cancel unspent funds prior to Oct. 1. Rural Business Strategic Investment Grant Program: Cancel unspent funds prior to Oct. 1. Rural Firefighters Grant Pro- gram: Cancel unspent funds prior to Oct. 1. Initiative for Agriculture and Food Systems: Cancel unspent funds for FY '07 09 Agriculture Reconciliation Act of 2005 BO Final Score: Change in Outlays: in Mil- lion Dollars. A major concern has devel- oped regarding advance direct payments. Because the percent- age cut takes effect for 2006 crops, there will be some win- ners and losers. Why? Signup has already begun for the 2006 farm programs. Around 400,000 pro- ducers have already enrolled, with the bulk of them having been approved. Thus, some direct payments have already been made. Comments: As was signaled in an earlier column, the most sur- prising development is no across- the-board cuts in direct payments - commodity program partici- pants clearly escaped a budget- cutting bullet. Conservation program cuts are clearly the major reduction category. especially when you consider the fact that the percent- age reduction in advance direct payments still does not decrease the final direct payment made to eligible producers. Groups who frequently attack farm program spending will, easily focus their attention on the lack of major cuts for commodity program par- ticipants. Another key is that White House ollicials and GOP House leadership were success- ful in not extending farm com- modity programs as was pro- posed in the Senate package. And, the Milk Income Loss Con- tract (MILC) program was extended for two years. No cuts in food stamp program funding were included in the final Ag budget savings package. Farm policy veterans note the significance of the extension for conservation programs, notably the Conservation Security Pro- gram that is contained in the budget reconciliation package. "That means the focus in the new farm bill will be on farm com- modity programs, and those against the current program will have more time to spend on this topic," one observer said. IAs for no across-the-board cuts for commodity programs, I am told the cuts were dropped at the insistence of the House Republicans, as one source put it,. "in their zeal to fight off the com- modity program extension." 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Naval Sea Cadets from the Trident Unit, which includes teenagers from Okeechobee and Glades Counties, participated in SCUBA training. Flooding in the area around the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes resulted in higher water levels in the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee. New EMTs trained at Brighton Seminole Reservation as the Tribe set up their own EMT service. Lucinda Kelley was named .dean of the Hendry Glades Edi- son College Campus. September A fish kill in the Lake Okee- chobee Rim Canal was blamed on weather conditions and pas- ture-runoff from heavy rainfall. Glades County Commis- sioners discussed plans for revi- talization of the Indian Prairie Canal Campground. School and city officials were concerned about the safety of students who "jayvalked" across Li.S Highway 27. The effectiveness of the Planning and Zoning depart- ment was reviewed by the coun- ty commissioners: A humorous "Hatfield and McCoy" wedding was conduct- ed at the Buckhead Ridge VFW.\ Festival Continued From Page 1 on S.R. 80 near LaBelle. Dr. Jackson was asked to serve on the Endangered Species Recovery Team for the Ivory- billed Woodpecker for the U.S. Fish and Viidlife Service in l985. His book, "in Search of the Ivory- billed \Voodpecker" \as pub- lished by Smithsonian Institution Press in August 2004. Seminars each day involve birds, bats, but- terflies and the Great Florida Bird- ing Trail. : Lynda White of the Birds of Prey Center is scheduled to return, bringing her bald eagle, burrowing owl, caracara and other birds of prey native to the region. Cindi Marks of the Bat Center will conduct the first ever search for the Bonnetted Bat, and endan- gered Florida bat whose popula- tion has never been tracked in the Glades. Alana Edwards, Education and Training Coordinator for Florida Atlantic University's Center for Environmental Studies will return to lecture on butterfly gardening. Mark Kiser, coordinator, Wildlife Viewing Section, Office of Recreation Services for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission, will give a Water Continued From Page 1 analyses results for the TTHM'sam- ples collected March 1, 2005, May 9, 2005, Aug. 24, 2005, and Oct. 13, 2005 now indicate a running annu- al average TTHM concentration ol 101.45 micrograms per liter (ug/L). Therefore, the Department has determined that this water system has generated a Maximum Conta- minant Level (MCL) violation for TTHM's, since Table 3 of Rule 62- 550, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), identifies the MCL for TTHM's as 80 ug/L. Health Effects Some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the Maximum Contami- nant Level (MCL) over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nerv- ous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. What should customers do? This is not an immediate risk. however, until the problem is cor- rected, any customers who are concerned about their exposure tc TTHM's may wish to use alterna- tive sources of water for ingestion. such as commercial bottled water or water treated by an appropriate home water treatment device. Appropriate home water treatment devices are those certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for reducing TTHM's in drinking water. INI/Mark Young Soldiers from the 53rd Support Battalion out of Pinellas County helped out hundreds of Moore Haven residents dur- ing the power outages that followed Hurricane Wilma. The Glades Count) Com- mission discussed adopting an official county seal. Channel appelsnails were added to the list of threats to the local ecosystem. A pa. ilion was planned for the Ortona.Cemetery. : Glades County launched a contest to create a county logo. Moore Halen High School students learned about county government by attending local meetings. At-risk residents were encouraged to get flu shots The Glades County Eco- nomic Development Council hosted a membership drive and barbecue to celebrate the desig- nation of Moore Haven as a Florida Main Street community. October The Glades County School Board conducted their annual parent meeting. - *" The county commission discussed purchasing 72.5 acres on State Road 78 for a correc- tional facility and commercial presentation of the fifth and final section of the Great Florida Bird- ing Trail, the South Floi ida section which will be opening next Febru- ary. The southern trail includes Glades, Highlands and Okee- chobee Cournties development park. The county was asked for funds to upgrade the county's ball fields. A softball tournament ben- efited local resident Robert Nail, who was injured in a hit and run motorcycle accident. Moore Haven Elementary School students held a Walk-a- Thon to raise money for the Reading Renaissance Program. As high water levels contin- ued to concern residents, com- munity members criticized the state's plans for Lake Okee- chobee. The Glades County Cook- Off, sponsored b. Mi:oore haven Auto Parts, benhit'-d Proiject Graduatiorn anrd scholarships fori Moore Haver. High School sen-I iors. \\est Glades Elementary School participated in the Renaissance Reading Progiarn, using a Jungle theme. Hurricane Wilma hit the :South Floiida area, leaving a path of destruction in the corn- R-inilties around Lake Okie- ' Among Birding tours being offered is a tour of eagle nesting sites at B ighlon Seminole Indian Reservation A Bar n Otwl Tour, sponsored by Clew iston Charnbei of Commerce, the ever-popular "OwI Hoot," "Birding Canoe," on Submitted to INI/Glades County Economic Development Council Dr. Jerome Jackson, author of "In Search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker" will be the keynote speaker at the Keynote din- ner of the Big 0. Birding Festival. The festival takes place Fri- day, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 29. What is being done? The problem will be correct- ed when the Seminole Tribe builds their new water treatment plant on the Brighton Reserva- tion. Construction is to begin no f later than September of 2006, with construction schedule indi- cating completion in March of 2007. For more information, contact r Mike White at (863) 946-1300 or write to: Lakeport Water Associa- tion Inc., 10055 Red Barn Road, Moore Haven, FL 33471, or con- tact the Department of Environ- mental Protection Potable Water Compliance/ Enforcement Sec- tion at (239) 332-6975. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses). Ted Schiff, M.D. and the professional staff at Water's Edge Dermatology will treat you with all the care and expertise you expect. Adult and Pediatric Dermatology Diseases of the Skin, Hair and Nails * Surgery of the Skin, Skin Cancer Treatment MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery New patients are welcome. Medicare and most insurance accepted. NEW OFFICE:- 542 W. 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Mercury\ levels in the Ever- glades \ ere researched b ) the, University\ of Florida December Moore Haven Higli School students did their ov\n research on the allegations that releases from Lake Okeechcbee were hurting the Caloosahatcliee Ri\er The students created a pov\ er point presentation, which they took to a city of Sanibel Commission, to protest the city's lawsuit against the South Florida \Water Management District The the pristine Fisheating Creek, and a tour ol Diner Island wildlile management area and panther habitat are on tap. Registration fee paid Friday, Jan 27 is $25 per person; late registration Saturday, .ian 28 is $30. Registration includes all lec-, tures except the keynote dinner speaker. 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Not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. @2006 AutoNation Inc. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Lake Area Varsity Sports Schedules Sports Briefs 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 Jan. 26: LaBelle, Home, 7:45 p.m. Boys Basketball Jan. 5: GladesCentral, 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 Toumament Jan. 6: LaBelle, Away, 6 p.m. Jan. 10: Sebring, Away, 6 p.m. Jan. 13: Immokalee, Away, 5p.m. Jan. 14: Gateway Charter, Home, 11a.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, 2 p.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 (Plan- tation), Away, 5:30 p.m. January is birth defects prevention month TALLAHASSEE January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the tremendous impact birth defects have on Florida's families and chil- dren. Birth defects affect over 6,000 (one in 35) newborns in Florida each year, and are the leading cause of infant mortality and con- Iribute significantly to illnesses and long-lerm disabilities. "Babies born with birth defects and related deficiencies are a seri- ous matter in Florida and world- wide," said DOH Deputy Secretary of Health for Children's Medical Services Joseph Chiaro, M.D. "Our surveillance program allows us to monitor the numbers and types of birth defects that are occurring, so we can develop prevention, inter- vention, education and referral pro- grams to assist affected individuals, families and their health care providers." Birth defects in infants indude: Congenital Heart Defects: dis- orders of the heart present before birth: About one in 100-200 babies. Chromosomal Abnormalities: disorders invoking chromosomes: About one in 200 babies is born \vith a chromosomal abnormality. Neural tube defects: defects of the spine (spina bifida.) and brain (anencephaly: About one in 1000 pregnancies. Orofacial Clefts: birth defects of the lip anid/or roof of the mouth: About one in 700-1000 babies. Some birth defects are prevent- able. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one of the leading causes of mental retardation and is 100 percent pre- ventable. A woman who is preg- nant or planning a pregnancy should avoid alcohol, smoking, street drugs and medications, which can cause birth defects and pregnancy complications. If you plan to get pregnant, DOH recommends you follow these steps to prevent birth defects: Go for a pre-pregnancy check- up and talk with your health care provider about any pre-existing medical conditions such as dia- betes, obesity or seizures. Begin taking a vitamin with 400i micrograms of folic acid daily.K Eat a healthy balanced diet; maintain a healthy weight and exercise A\ oid cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs. Avoid exposure to hazardous chemicals. Check with a. health care provider before taking any medical. tions, including over-the-counter medications. *Seek pre-natal care as soon as you think you may be pregnant. DOH promotes and protects the .health and safety of all people in Florida through the delivery of quality public health services and the promotion of health care stan- dards. Public health efforts to study birth defects and provide informa- tion and education include the Florida Birth Defects RegistrN, the Florida Folic Acid Coalition arid the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Intera- gency Action Group. For more information about birth defects sur- veillance and prevention in Florida, please visit DOH's WVebsite at vwwx.doh.state.fl.us.gov and select Florida Birth Defects Registry in the bottom left hand corner. Volunteers wanted. CLEWISTON AAU travel baseball spring season tryouts will take place Saturday, Jan. 7 on Tiger Field. Serious baseball players, aged 13 and under are wanted and needed. If you were born after April, 1992, you are needed. Bring your glove to Tiger Field at 9 a.m. and be ready to play some baseball! For more information, contact John Davis at (239) 253-8576 or Keith Thomas at (863) 983-7992. Board members needed for Clewiston Cougars 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. Cheer and Dance sign-ups LABELLE If you are inter- ested in competitive cheerlead- ing or competitive dance, South- west Universe All-Stars would like to welcome you to come and sign-up. We are located on Ja\cee'L\ons 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 encourage any child with a good attitude and determination to come on over and check us out. If you have any questions you can con- tact Tammy Watkins at (863) 673-1197. Registrations for Baseball and Softball CLEWISTON Clewiston Youth Baseball and Softball will be holding registration for the upcoming. season at Clewiston Middle School cafeteria, Thurs- day, Jan. 12. Sign ups on Thurs- day nights will be from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday sign ups will be from 10 a.m.-1 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 registra- tion fee. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Aux- iliary makes house calls? They will come to your home to dis- cuss the required safety equip- ment needed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informative and confi- dential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal \\ill be placed on boats that meet all the requirements. Call 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. Buy, Sell or Trade in the Classifieds Pages 16-19 Only $10.00 per week, per block. Due to hurricane damages our Clewiston Office is temporarily closed please call us at our Caloosa Belle office (863)675-2541 or email us at southlakeads@newszap.com to place your adl ,i* h .j IIl 1 <:.H SUNRISE APPLIANCE New, Used, Scratch & Dent 401 US Hwy 27 Moore Haven 865-946-2666 525 NW AvE l, BELLE GlfAE 800-573-7983 www.gladesmotors.corn ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE $10.00 PER WEEK CALL OUR CALOOSA BELLE OFFICE (863) 675-2541 OR EMAIL southlakeads@newszap,com LABOR DAILY WORK DAILY PAY ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE 202 E, Sadand Ifq, (hum ftoB 5 #m) (863) 902-9494 ) Glades Health Cpre Cer er 230 S. Barfield Hwy. Pahokee, FL 33476-1834 Phone: (561) 924-5561 Fax: (561) 924-9466 Email: (.,.I -,(."'are(" FloridaCare.net GLENN J. 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Florida Yards & Neighbor- hoods will also be participating and distributing information about Florida-friendly landscapes, according to Kim Fikoski, senior environmental manager for The Bonita Bay Group. "We will also have experts with information about water conservation and how to grow lush and healthy landscapes with less water," she said. "The plant sale is being organ- ized by The Bonita Bay Group's environmental council," said Fikoski. "The council was formed to create an awareness among all staff of the things we are going to be a good environmental steward, and to share that information with the general public. This is the first FNPS plant sale in the south Lee County area, and we're pleased to partner with them to make it hap- pen." e According to Preston, "planting native," adds habitat and food sources for wildlife, including birds and butterflies, while plant materials purchased in depart- ment stores and many nurseries have been treated with pesticides that can harm wildlife and kill but- terflies. All the plants that the par- ticipating growers will offer are pesticide-free something that is not available in stores or the majority of nurseries. In general, native plants are dif- ficult to find the plant sale will be the first time for many people to see, learn about and buy them, said Preston. The most popular native plants include: Firebush, a shrub with red flowers that attract butterflies. Cocoplum, a rich, thick plant used for hedging. Fiddlewood, a shrub that makes great hedging, with waxy green leaves and tiny white flow- ers that yield groups of berries that are a food source for birds. Grasses like Fakahatchee that are accents for gardens and shelter for small wildlife. . Vines, including Jacquemon- tia, a flowering vine that hugs the ground, and Coral Honeysuckle, a climbing vine with brilliant coral flowers that yield berries. "The Bonita Bay Group is known for its environmental sensi- tivity and for developing responsi- bly," Preston added. "We are proud they chose to partner with us." The Bonita Bay Group is a diversified company involved in the planning, development, sales and management of master- planned communities, free-stand- ing recreational amenities and commercial facilities throughout Southwest Florida. The company employs more than 1,500 individu- als and is depeIloping seven mas- ter-planned communities Boni- ta Bay, The Brooks, Shadow Wood Preserve, Mediterra, TwinEagles, Verandah and Sandoval along with 12 golf courses and.two mari- nas. Additional irnforrnation about the company is available at www.BonitaBayGroup.com. Besides their current projects, Bonita Bay is moving forward with development plans in both LaBelle and Clewiston. bilk A bit pmbim with agrkfultuw vmtrmwr S - - - - - * - m "'Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" - 0 - a S - lam~ !A a. - - - - - _ a m - - a 'When you need a service, call a professional!" Only $10.00 per week, per block. 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These classifications are. denoted with an asterisk * Auctions 105 Car Pool 110 Share a ride 115 Card of Thanks 120 In Memoriam 125 Found 130 Lost 135 Give Away 140 Garage/Yard Sale 145 Personals 150 Special Notices 155 900 Numbers 160 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.auctonloghomes.com. Bankruptcy Auction Sells re- gardless of price! Luxury cars, planes, more. January .19, 11AM, 10%BP, Call for details! (888)404-9977 Tranzon Driggers, Walt Drig- gers, #AB1237 www.tran- zon.com. COW Found in vic: of 120th St NE, Deer Run Ranch. Please call to identify. (863)763-2936 DOG- Shih-tzu call to describe (863)357-3225 COCKER SPANIELS (older)1 male w/blue collar & injured back leg, & 1 female, w/red collar. 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Financing Available with $7,500 down. (877)843-8726. #B02002-037. One man's trash is another man's treas- ure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classified. Full Time01 Employment Fl Tme Glades County Board of County Commissioners AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER December 30, 2005 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (SOCIAL SERVICES & AG EXTENSION) HOURLY SALARY RANGE: $8.50- $10.80 per hour EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIREMENT MAJOR DUTIES: Must be able to answer phones, handle and communicate with the public, handle mailings (newsletters, an- nouncements, etc.) for the Extension Office, gather Information from clients for Social Service assistance and be knowl- edgeable of other agencies for client assistance, filing monthly reports for both Extension and Social Services, handle all pur- chase orders for both offices and schedule use of the Doyle Conner Building. Other duties as may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have good computer skills with special emphasis on office organiza- tion and file management. Applicant must be capable of oper- ating customary office machines and be knowledgeable in Microsoft Works, Word and Excel. Applicant must present a neat and well-mannered appearance and possess good writing and communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equiva- lent. Bilingual skills preferred. JOB LOCATION: Doyle Conner Building WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CLOSING DATE: January 17,, 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 RO. Box 1018 Moore Haven, FL 33471 (863)946-6000 Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace 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, RO. Box 275, Clewiston, FL 33440 THE EDGE CENTER A Not-For Profit Corporation is accepting applications for Interim position- Administrator Must have experience in Not for Profit organization Must have financial management experience, verbal and writ- ten communication skills. Applicants must demonstrate abilities to supervise office staff and represent the Edge in the community and the region. Bachelors Degree preferred. Salary: Interim position $15 an hour. Resume can be mailed to: Edge Center PRO. Box 793 Belle Glade, Florida 33430 Deadline: 12-30-2005 TKM-Bengard Farms and Cypress Cooling Have immediate openings for experienced truck drivers Please apply in person at: 2305 Cypress Lane Belle Glade FL 33430 (561) 996-1980 HR & ADMIN. SUPERVISOR- LABELLE Need computer literate, team player with strong communi- cation skills (bi-lingual Spanish/English) w/ human re- sources generalist experience required. Please fax or email resume w/salary requirements to HR Director. The Wallace Group. 863-674-1164 or ann.bridges@kawallaceinc.com EEO/DFWP Emlymn Full Tim Emlymn F u l T i e I l 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 .. HENRY REGIONAL ,, .:, N MEDICAL CENTER '^ -', -- t CnpufJI t i. S i l.*' "E'.:lIcr., B.r-?tIL -i-r',''' llnL.I Lajder P *ra Eduuuop -a-Lnc" LPN I or II (FT.PT, Perdlem) FL LPN L- &1 I\ Cei, IWil,,. [c, i work .lie ,ble SChedule Support & Full Time- REGISTERED NURSE FL Ih i'ith I yr ep %il 1li3r,n new ,'ad Radlologic Technologlst/Mammographer Musti be ARRT reg bvih a FL -Lieri.e Muir be bmIrn'i wilh MQ..1.1. tindrdJs & M.ammcgiaphic Q. procedure.: -Abil i, peak Sparn.h a plus Full time/Part time/At Home- TRANSCRIPTIONIST MuI h3'.e [hree mor Tiot eir e-pcier,*:e in hc.ptL31i iran- opirn tEcellen ramrr,m r Mills and Ih blr, to.' under- stand multiple dale k are es-se'nt.al Mlusi be able 1to tpe 60 ,vords per minute Full time- CT/Radlologlc Tech (8:30a.m.L- 5 pnor I130 a.m to7pJn) AART reg ,ilh 3 vilid FL Lic ears esp pief Must pc-.o e. eccellerni cu"l ;.c s'l c wo. idepe:ndenily. p *ol'ici-r ,r CT arid Ceieral Ra3d,,ia3ph% Full lime-Medical Technologist BS in Med-cal Technologv F L cernse -r, Hemaiology, iomuno.her. i, ,oh.i Che ,,.5- Mn .:rc.b .lo. & S 'ol y. Muil be r.lTi.VS ri eeReg Part Ume- PBX Operator Must possess excellent PR skills. Prior PBX system exp is a plus. Prior filing exp is a plus. Must file alphabetically. Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace EOE S LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses L3 #64082922 LPN Position assisting Physician/PA/ ARNP/RN in various clinics at Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven; clinic work experience helpful; Background screening/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA. Apply on line: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or CallAlina @ 863-946-0707x 208 for more details. ".7.: -'.-n : '.. MEDICAL ASSISTANT n'-eded u t FL C.rnunrim H.-alth Center; Bilingual preferred C.mpetit. .-r J A ir. and etcell-rit .I b-enefit Applh at 315 So. W.C. Owen Ave. Clewiston. FL c..E, ,.r.'. or fax resume to 18631983-9604 'a z Garage/Yard. Sales 5 : 0141 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Thrsay Jaur 5,20revn h omntissuho aeOecoe Emlye nt Full Tim EXPERIENCE NO EXPERIENCE 5,0000" Sign On Bonus See Jim or Scott for personal interview. Great Benefits 400 New In-Stock 300 Used $100,000 per month advertising * 1500 Used at other stores $2,0000o Per Mo. Guarantee (While you train) * Bonus weekly & monthly 401K Medical Benefits Vacation Professional Training See Jim or Scott for personal interview. Second Class Welder $15.87 Per Hour Skill and AbilityRequirements: Utilizes arc, oxygen/acetylene, and plasma methods to safely perform welding and cutting functions in the fabrication and/or repair of carbon steel. Knowledge of welding principles and methods gained through vocational training and/or practical experience. Able to successfully complete 2nd Class welding test. Good work record and disciplinary history For Immediate consideration please do one of the following: Fax your resume o 863-902-2889 Email to Jdooley@ussugar.com Call 863-228-0208 Stop in at the employment office on WC Owen Ave. US Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. 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 I/T Dept., RO. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975. Equal Opportunity Employer Assistant .CvJManager $64,928 Salary Closing: 01-18-06 The City of Belle Glade is seeking a professional and innovative visionary with excellent communication and leadership skills. Requires BS/BA in Public Administration or closely related field; minimum of five years. Send employment application material to: City of Belle Glade Attn: Vivian Hunter Director of Human Resources 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. W Belle Glade, FL 33430-3900 I THERAPIST Needed to work with clients that are pregnant & sub- tance abusers in the Belle Glade area. Will conduct initial assessment; individuaVgroup/family therapy & maintain clinical documentation. Requires Masters Degree, professional licensure or eligibility, & 3-5 yrs. relevant experience. Fax resume to: 561/514-1987; e-mail: edubose@oakwoodcenter.org; apply at: Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc., 1041 45th St., WPB, FL 33407 www.oakwoodcenter.org EOE M/F/D/V mm I POSITIONS AVAILABLE Full/Part Time Tellers Must be 18 yrs of age, High School Diploma or Equivalent, Cash handling experience and Bilingual A+. Apply within @ Everglades Federal Credit Union Mail Resume to: 1099 W. Ventura Ave. Clewiston, FL. 33440 Email Resume to: bulifantb@earthlink.net Oakbrook of LaBelle Has positions open for: SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE Oakbrook of Labelle skilled nursing facility in Labelle, Fl. has positions available for B.S.W., Maintenance Assistant, Housekeeping, Dietary, CNA, and Nurses. Great Team Environment and Benefits Fax Resume to 863-675-7415 Oakbrook of LaBelle, 250 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935 (863)675-1440 EOE COME JOIN THE TEAM!!! NOTICE Independent Newspapers will never accept any advertise- ment that is illegal or con- sidered fraudulent. In all cases of questionable val- ue, such as promises of guaranteed income from work-at-home programs if it sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad on these pages, we advise that before responding or send- ing money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 for previous complaints. Some 800 and 900 telephone numbers may require an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you call a number out of your area, use caution. READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY ,' 4 a wander ewispap.er readers hve more uhnt Services Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed 410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 DELIVER OUR PRECIOUS CARGO: Be a Hendry County School Board Bus Driver. Contact the Transportation Dept. at 863-674-4115 or Cheryl Jameson at jamesonc@ hendry.k12.fl.us ACCIDENT VICTIMS ALL Acci- dent & Injury Claims *AUTO- MOBILE *BIKE/BOAT/BUS *ANIMAL BITES *WORKERS COMPENSATION *WRONG- FUL DEATH *NURSING HOME INJURIES A-A-A At- torney Referral Service (888)733-5342. ARRESTED NEED A LAW- YER? All Criminal Defense. *Felonies *Misdemeanors *Domestic Violence *DUI *Wrongful Death. "Protect Your Rights" A-A-A Attorney Referral Service (888)733-5342 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK. DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. 8am-7pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. NEW SELF STORAGE 46 units 7x15, 8x15, 10x15, 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 ARBORIST CERTIFIED (formerly) Tree Service. Removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Landscaping, Tree Planting and Hauling. Call Thomas (727)585-8379 Cell Largo Florida How fast can your car go? It can go even faster when you sell it in the classified. SI KFu~ffll Time GAS FIRE PLACE 48"wx43"t, brick style, $1000 (863)763-3451 BEDROOM SET, like new, $350. (863)675-7105 BEDROOM SET: Wood Framed Bunkbeds w/mattresses. Like new w/ Dresser, Mirror & Desk. $200. (863)517-1273 CEDAR CHEST- New with tray Solid cedar $125 (863)467-4328 COUCH & LOVE SEAT Indian print, green burgundy & gold $250 (863)467-5032 DINING TABLE- Oval, all wood w/big pedestal blonde/white, end tables fruitwood & glass $100. (863)357-0037 Emplymen Full Tim 1700 E. Palm Beach Rd. i-T: A T Belle Glade, Florida Call TOLL FREE 1-800-876-6788 I uoldsmcB0U A Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines 535 Building Materials540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items, 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/ Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Togs & Games 730 V Rs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 WINDOW UNIT 7000 BTU, works good $30 (863)635-7987 ANNE-TIQUES of Moorehaven Ave J & 1stSt. Open Wed.- Sat. & maybe Sun. 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WEIGHT BENCH w/leg lift, 160lbs of weights, addilorial weight 111il ba $80 (863)467-5756 SIlII IRINTI 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 RENT. 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 & 1 -Build To Suit- Up To 10,000 SQ. FT. Belle Glade Area OFFICE SPACE with or without Warehouse. 1324 S. Main St. Belle Glades. (561)996-4524 COLEMAN POWERMATE GENERATOR 5-6,000 watt surge, used 1 week, $500 (863)692-2229 HONDA GENERATOR 18hp, 8k continuous watt, new never used, $2000 (863)467-5756 PRESSURE WASHER 3000psi, whose, wand &tips, on wheels, 1 lhp B/S engine, $350 863-697-9704 SETTLING TORCH w/ hoses, gauges, & oxygen tanks. 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(863)675-3944 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon. 12pm & every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Government Foreclosed Homes!!! $0 or Low Down! No credit OK! Bank & Gov't Repos available now! HUD, VA, FHA For Listings (800)749-2750. PORT LaBelle: Unit 4, 3/2, Newly renovated, near schls., Priced to sell @ $185,200. Call owner: 863-675-1107. 1JIiiilllllillill MOORE HAVEN 33471 TOP LOCATION - Will Divide City block next to 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 Vacant Residential Lot, 1.31 Acres, Lakefront Prop., Montura Ranches $60,000 (863)983-3826' BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- NA. WINTER SEASON IS HERE! MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Homes, Cabins, Acreage & Invest- ments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www.cherokee- mountainrealty.com Call for Free Brochure (800)841-5868. 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TENNESSEE LAKESIDE RE- TREATS New gated commu- nity. Incredible lake & mountain views. 1 to 5 acre building sites from the $40s. Lake access, boat ramp, pri- vate slips (limited). Don't miss out. Call (866)292-5769. Tennessee Waterfront Land Sale! Direct Waterfront par- cels from only $9,900! Cabin Package from $64,900! 4.5 acres suitable for 4 homes and docks only $99,900! All properties are new to the market! Call toll-free (866)770-5263 ext. 8. Iesten 'Invesmen CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES Modular/Models. From $59,900 & up, 3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use your land as down payment. Financing available. 863-673-6417 or 561-753-8355 $$ I Will Buy Your House orLandfor Cash$$ Call Blue Fin Solulion. (5611847-1936 HANDYMAN SPECIAL Deep Waterfront ~ 239-823-2587 Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people! Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes- Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 MOBILE HOME LOTS For Sale SSr island & Pahokee (561)996-4524 When doing those chores is doing you in it's time to look for a helper in te classifieds. HOUSES & TRAILER LOTS For Rent, Near Clewiston, Dr. L. E. Thompson, Jr, (754)224-0364 or 983-6836 Moore Haven, 2BR/2BA, $600 mo., 4BR/1BA w/fenced yard, $750 mo. (863)946-3636 or 863)509-0096 CATALINA-'85, 2BR, 1BA Very clean, No hurricane damage. $4000. you move (863)983-5364 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)234-9804. Recreation im /RVs Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT- 2000 Cotton Mouth, 13.5ft, Poly bottom, 470 continental, runs good, $7800 (863)946-3857 ALUM. BOAT-14', w/ trlr, 20hp Electric Merc. & 20hp Chrys- ler. 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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, January 5, 2006 Mobile Home Sale 2020 Mobile Home Sale Employment Part Time 'I'll Sevnih omnte ot fLk Oecoe hrdy aur ,20 I Hoss alIe I Houses- Sale Luan B. Walker 863-677-1010 CBS New Construction Only-1'69 available. 3 bd/2 bath/1 garage Texas Avenue, Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special. Loan Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $151,300 Why buy old when you can get Brand New? Monr t I M I St. Dry & Cleared BRING MEAN OFFER BANK FOREC5Ln ULFRN bedroom 2 bath stil hou MitI work, on 1.25 ac. 665 J Liet. MRE $54,900.00 Lorida Ranches, Highlands County, 1 Oac deed restricted tracts starting at $209,000. $10,000.00 to reserve your tract today.Up to 90N Financing for Qualified Buyers. Out of 31 tracts, Onl-tO 11 available. Back up contracts accepted. E Cathy S. Garcia 863-228-4798 Se Habia Espnol Welcome Cathy Garcia The Newest Member To Our Team! 1) Business Opportunity! Escablished home improvement and convenience store on 2.5 acres in Montura Ranch. Great location, near the clubhouse. Fully equipped cafeteria ready to open. All fur nature, fixtures, equipment and invento ry induded. Great business oppcnunitf. $80K MLS# 200530488 2). New Listing! 3 br/2 bath mobile home in Moore Haven Large rear de:l.. Beautiful iachen, oversize livrig room,. formal cdning room. Mhair see at $124,900, 3) New in '04! 4 Bedroom/2 Bath o,.er 2400 -q fti Mobile Home in Moore Haven. Large open kitchenn w,'island. Must See' $134,900 MLS 200521690 4) Reduced! 2.5 contiguous acre; in Moniura Ranch Located at rhe end of the street. Just reduced to $70,000. MLS#. 200521640 . 51 Montura Ranch Estates ,4 bed- room.'2 Bath CBS home on 2, 5 acres. In ground pool' Tile throughout, .ainleis appliances. Great Home at $379.900 MLS# 200525558 61 '05 Homes of Merit 3 bcedroom,'2 bath home on man made lake. Stainless steel appliances, Fire Placel Large bed rooms w/walhri closets. Why buy New when this one is only $134,900 MLS#E 200514068 7i Port Labelle Buildable Lot ready for your new home $59.900 MLS# 200512627 Get 2 realtors for the price of one. Call the Smith/Williams team at Sugar Realty. Sarah A. Williams 863-228-6867 11 Looking for land? 400 acres w;ith an abundance of wild life, IDeer, turkey, hogs and the occasional beanr Perfect l3r Hunting. lshng, etc. Property ,z currentlyy being use for cattle. Located )ust minutes Irom Immokalee. Call for Details. :863i677 1441 MLSr 200520411 2) 7.5 Acres! 4 bedroom/2 bath mobile home in Pioneer Plantation. Private located at the end of the street $299,900. 31 Del Monte Ave 3 Bedroom ? Bath CBS horne on o.er acre. Onl, ',! mile from the marinas arid Lake Okeechobee. Call for appointment. $259,900 ML5, 200520398 4i Montura Ranch Estates Large home-over 4000 sq.ft- on 1.25 acres near the front of Montura. Home needs work. Priced for quick sale at S1 74,900 ML'S# 200528863 51 Montura Ranch Estates 3 bedrooorn 2 bath on 1.25 acres. New tile in Kitchen. Great Ioca tioni.usr off of Pine Cone. Priced to sell at $119,900 MLS# 200520638 61 Pioneer Plantation 3 bed. room 2 tath on 2.5 acres.. Ver5 private with many oaks and pine trees. Mu.t see to appreciate. $139,900 MLSe 200514439 Don't just list your property. Let us Market your property. j I Charmaine A. Montgomery j 863-697-0189 Se Habla Espanol Just listed! 2 1 stucco home o:n 2.5 acres nestled in the pines in LaDeca. Choose whether to sit on the covered porch or walk Out to the B B-Que area and ga2e at the pond. Living rcor ha. a taus. fireplace arid the kitchen s HUGCE. Ready to moe into Seller says "we'll even leave most of the furniture". This one won't last long! $199,900.00 One ofa kindly 3 bedroom 2.5 ba[h home on Del Monte. Almost 3500 so. ft. under air. Caged pool & Spa ith poolside kitchen. Separate office building \,th half bath. Could easlt be converted to a 4 or 5. bed room home. Too many extras to list. Photos & info on realtor.com MLS#200521924. Owner says make an offers 2.5 Acres on 11 th Street. Secluded lot with lots of trees. Only $79K Moore Haven River Gardens . - Lots Available. New Construction in Growing Area. Build tour Dream Home He.el. Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on the pond a.$62K Thatcher Blvd., near the rn-r *-$168.000.00 Thatcher Blvd.. Lots 6 & 7 :r 8, $58,500.00 each Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or i 2, @$60K each . Mobile Home on 1I..5' acre in lo'ntura at $'89c 9l, E Marshall R. Berner 863-228-3265 I IGreat Location! 3bd 2ta CBS Home One Block From Roland Martins Marna. Fenced Backh ard Tiled Throughout. Potential for 4th Bedroom .209.9K. 2,W.Venlura 2bd Iba. in Brand New Condition Ready to Move in. Hard wiood Flr-ors. New appliances, 8h. Privacy Fence, Big. Back Yard. Don't Miss On This Great Deal! $97K. 31Reduced For Quick Sale: 1.09 Acres. 2bd '2ba MH in MRE. Walking DOtarce From Mar, Lous Store. Price Reduced to $60K. 41New Listing! 3bd 2ba MH in MRE on 1.25 Ac. Land i. Cleared With Beautiful Pines Home is Very Spacious With Great Floor Plan. Place is Immarulatel 108,5K SIMoore Haven Yacht Club! 2bd '2ba MH w extra lot, Included In Purchase Price". Partially fur- ni-.hed & Squeaky Clean' i 39.9K Ashley P. Wood 863.228-1132 Great starter hotne o.r invesitmen[ prroperti in Mronrura Ranch This 9c4 MB-p 4t 2 Split bedrocrin plan may be just what your looking for. Start our Neit ',.ar off right rvith country liing at its best i 25 ac.. priced to sell at oni, S839900. Maribel Gonzalez 561-722-7347 Se Hahlia pEsannol .,tv I- LA a- n 1 -1 W al VU - frends can be in this 3'2 DWMH on a quiet street ir Countr, Side Meadw'is. Moore Haven Decorator perfect all it nee-js i s a moving van. Start celebrating because the pri,:e is ronl $ i i 9,90t,:i,0 IF YOU HAVE LOOKED AROUND you will. immediately buy this 2001 3/2 DWMH on 1.25 acres in Montura Ranche-.. Location, condition, deco- rating, you will realize this is the home for 'Ou. Only $139,900.00 MOr'll Theres room for a contented cow, pigs, goats, and horses on this 1.25 acres in Montura Ranch Estates. 3/2 DWMH is included. It's not a showplace but a place for living. Available for only $105,000.00 Jerry W. .; Smith 561-261,3444 30 acres of pasture and woods in Ladeca. $25000.0 acre. RareNconm- bnationf seclusion inanaturai s-ng.' 5 wooded acres in Lad-ca. $150K Call rne fr acant land. Lor .r .areagle. Recently Reduced! BeauuIl BR 2BA manufactured home on 1.09 acres in Mtcura. r e floor plan wihh fireplAc mak-eS. this lisfir,_ a muSlt ie .-' $107325 Sell 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call For Information or Appointment! Need a Building? We have a 12,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $21 5K Tower Lakes! DBLWDE 3/2 1782 Sq.Ft. Liberty Home. On a Large Fenced Corner Lot with Lakefront. $94.9K Se Habla hEspanol New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe Acres @ $145k Deal Fell Through! Holiday Isles 3bd/'2ba MH, public water & -ewer available, investors-want- ed $49,900 Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba MH looks like a log cabin, on paved road, tenant occupied,fenced, new septic ..124,900 1.25 acre IMPRO\,ED FREE home with purchase of land, single- wide MH offered -.' $68,900 P;or.eer Plantation!!!! 2.5 acres woos% .1' $89,900 Back on Market New home, very weli i tD La:- I 1I9 .9 -'?'45 --_ -:0 3 :' -3 :?'1 0S. r S S Bdrm 2 B&dVa Marr LtaScenedtrk AMUSTSEE$133,900 RESIDENTIAL- CLEWISTON * 4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Li ,P BA, 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 MOORE HAVEN -Yacht Club 3BR, 2BA, Modular Home w/Lot $119,000. *2 Duplexes 2BR, 1BA each unit $229,000 ACREAGB UIND&LOTS ' Farm Land Available Call for Details 2 orpge ieds w/decinicely eaped, 1' I ti' i'r 5. ii i.i .Il.1 !Hn.011 MONTURA * WiplArd Ll i l Cleared & Surveyed Lot Appaloosa Reduced to $39,000 Jinnete $48,000 Appaloosa 2 1/2 acres $110,000 S. Coral $36,000 Bald Cypress wfunprovements 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 BGHLA DS COUNTY * 80 Acres w/great development potential, $23,500 per acre * 10 Acres w/DblWd Mobile Home, $29,000 per acre Vii ou we sit orohrlsig at W 5 ww AWLR ALETT.O si -ail -hal~rgt~e WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFTER ANN DYESS FAYE MELTING (863) 983-8979 (863) 677-0707 Croaolynr Carolyn Thomas 946-2005 MaryLee van Wijck 946-0505 .Ann Donohue 228-0221 DavidRister 634-2157 off I, V Mifltt isfl MOORE HAVEN'S NEWEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE YOUR OLY LOCAL REALTOR IN TOWN! Specializing In New Construction Resale Investment Vacant Land Commercial Property Serving Buckhead Ridge, Clewiston, Ladeca, Lakeport, Moore Haven, Montura Ranch Estates, Ortona & Pioneer. Phone: 863-946-3900 Fax: 863-946-3902 .-.. 498 US Hwy. 27, Moore Haven i ,, . 0 ACRES ZONED , AGRICULTURAL EVERGLADES LaBelle I. Call For More Information |. .*. REA I Y INC. Jeffrey A Davis Lic. Real Estate Broker SOME OF OUR LISTINGS: Gorgeous 3/2 M/H on Pine Cone MRE $ 120,000.00, Want to go fishing? Ask about 3/2 M/H. on Click Drive, Lakeport, Only $130,000 Brand new CBS 3/2 ready in 3 weeks, 837 Gerace Ct, Moore Haven $168,375.00 Brand new CBS 3/2 most appliances incl. 943 Gerace Ct, Moore Haven, $172,900.00 Lovely 3/2 Home on 3 Lots, 414 Avenue 0, Moore Haven. $224,900 Beautiful M/H lot in Ortona, fenced, close to the Intercostal,' $40,000.00 Montura Ranches, 1.25 acres, Pived road on Appaloosa Avenue, $39,900.00 Moore Haven mobile home lots starting at $15,000.00 Moore Haven River Gardens lots starting at $38,000.00 Al tipAW40 pS-akSS- V.1. AN.ZV" DY SS L.C. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARLAND HWY. (863) 983-6663 NMis (863) 983-9770 E-MAIL: ANMN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM -roUE S: LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS - (863)599.4209 (863)228-2215 RESIDENTIAL New Construction 3BRi/BA' MONTURA 2 Houses Harbor Sugarland Circle LOTS AVAILABLE 3BR, 2tW 1BA 2BR 2BA home, detached CALL FOR DETAILS both $165,000 garage w/ guest suite on 3BR,2BAMontura 1.25acres 2BR, 1BA w/ detached 12.80 ac. Call for details $119,900 24'x30' metal buidling CBS Tri-Plex Uniti 4BR, 3BR, 2BA, 1.25 ac. $160,000 $162,000 2BA Unit 2 2BR, 1BA 2 .25sisdebysidedearedh 3BR, 2BA $265,000 Unit 3 2BR, 1: BA 5 ,acres ,ler $120,000 3 B1Mole $279,000 $B !e 2BR,' 1 1/2 BA Condo (7) COMMERCIAL 4BR, 3BA Del Monte $150K Building 2476 sq. ft. on US $314,000 27 100'x100' $550,000 3BR, 2.5BA 2 Story OBILEHOMES Commerial Building 75'x120' 3B3 2B ke onUS 27 Call For Details $199,000 NL$WNG. rIn, + 4BR, 3BA Ridgewood $1' 10JIM M $410,000 3BR, 2BA Esyie $82,000 Cabinet Shop 4800sq.ft. 2BA th study and 4BR/2BA 2003 DWMH & Apt. $173,000 3BR, 2BA with study and 3 m bidn pool. New Subdivision with 30'x50' metal building $375oo New Subdivision 2.16 acres $259,900 '$375,000 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!!" Fifth-Wheel Hitch 15k. GM rails included, like new, $780 new yours for $375 863)946-3269 or 19-553-7120 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) TROLLING MOTOR MinnKota Endura. 12 volt, tiller type, 501b thrust, 42" shaft. Brand new. $185 (863)467-6696 ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand new, 10 hp, fits John Deere Gator or Kawasaki Mule. Never ran. $900. (863)692-2229. GO KART, Yerf, only used 15 hrs or less, Cash Only $900 or best offer. (863)675-2093 ask for Ashley SUZUKI LTZ 400 2003 Race Bike. $2400. Firm. (863)634-5129 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classified and make your clean up a breeze! READING A NEWSPAPER... Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive .1035 Heavy Duty Trucks4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, '94, rebuilt trans., V6 3.8 litre eng., auto, a/c, cruise, $1500. (863)467-4352 CHEVY CAVILER '91 Driven daily. $700 or best offer. Call after 5pm (863)763-2011 FORD FOCUS WAGON, '02, well maintained, fully loaded, low miles, $9500 or best of- fer. (772)597-0404 FORD PROBE GT- '93, Sports model, Great on gas & runs good. 73K, $3500. (219)309-5544 (Cell) Iv msg 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 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1988, Needs work. $250 or best offer. (863)467-8856 -SATURN 1992 4 door, new ra- diator fan, new battery and tires $2000 or best offer (772)532-3821 CHEVY 2 NOVA 1963, All parts. New motor and tranny. $2400 or best offer or trade. (863)634-3797 CHEVY FLEETLINE DELUXE '48- 4dr asking $2500 (863)763-3551 CHEVY TRUCK 1955 auto, and tilt steering, needs work $2500 (863)357-3633 MGB 1973 Convertible 4cyl., 4 sp. Sell or trade Make some- one a real deal, Nice car 423-502-2214 Lorida -I CHEVY SILVERADO, '94, 4 wheel drive, 3/4 ton, runs good, $3800. (863)381-0432 CHEVY TAHOE LT, 1998, 4x4, loaded, 144k miles, clean, $6995 or best offer. (863)763-5373 CJ7 JEEP 1984- Lift kit, 33 tires, hard top, soft top, biki- ni top $5800 (863)697-1397 JEEP WRANGLER- '89, 4" lift, 6 cyl., Auto., A/C, Tires 35x12.5x15, Winch. Exc cond. $5500.863-673-0920 CHEVY 350 ENGINE, with stand, 30 over, low miles, tranny rebuilt w/shift kit, $1500. (772)618-0607 RIM 16" Dodge Truck Rim $100 or best offer (772)597-2155 TRANSMISSION- 4x4, Turbo 350, Rebuilt, $350 or best offer. (863)467-8856 CHEVY SILVERADO '93 New tires & transmission. Mint condition. $3000 (863)634-1945 DODGE EXT. Cab 1990- Runs reat w/extras Must see! 2000 or best offer (863)467-2292 DODGE RAM- '87, 4X4, Auto. 318, 33" tires Long bed. Runs good. $1800. neg. (239)770-6423 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX 1/4 Ton Pickup 1989. Runs good. No problems. $1500 or best offer. (863)634-3797 TOOL BOX- full size, United Welding Systems, Gullwing, lockable, exc cond. $150 neg (863)697-1645 FLATBED TRAILERS For Sale (863)675-2408 FLATBED TRAILERS For Sale (863)675-2408 CAR DOLLEY good condi- tion, $450 firm (863)763-4617 DODGE RAM 2500, '95, 15 passenger van, A/C blows cold AM/FM Radio. Low miles. Asking $2500 (239)633-4069 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 NOTICE Notice is hereby-given that on 01/21/2006 at 11:00 AM at FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- merce Orive, LaBelle, FL, 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub- lic Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned: 863-675-1025 Tiffany HarnishJ-35 & J-36 Furniture, Mattress, Misc items Victor GrimaldoJ-17 Misc. items Jessica Leal J-5 Furniture, Misc Items Hugh Stedham P-40 Boat Marjorie PadgetlJ-45 & J-46 TV, Microwave, Bike & Misc iems MarkPadgettJ-34 Washer, Dryer, Chairs, &Misc Items Ruben/Ada Curbelo A-5 TV, Washer, Dryer & Misc Items Espevanza Cisnero 308 Children Items Norma Delara J-69 Furniture, Misc Items Jeremy/ Samantha Milllren L-3 Misc. Items 106801 CGS 01/05,12/2006 Shop here first! The classified ads READING A NEWSPAPER... makes you a more Informed and Interesring person. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION In Re: Estate of MarcellnaAlvarez Deceased File No. 04-06 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Formal Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINSTTHE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that Letters of Administration has been entered in the estate of MARCELINA ALVAREZ., de- cdased, File Number 04-06,by the Cir- cuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: Hendry County Courthouse, Post Office Box 1760, La Belle, Florida 33975; thatthe decedent's date of death was June 30,2005; that the to- tal estimated value of the estate is $134,000.00 and that the names and address of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: George Alvarez 1782 Melissa Road Clewiston, Florida 33440 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED: All creditors of the estate of the dece- dent and person having claims orde- mands againstthe estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claim with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE- RIOD SET FOR TH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED The date of the first publication of this Notice is 1/05/2006. Person Giving Notice: George Alvarez 1782 Melissa Road Clewislon, Florda 33440 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: StevenJ.Polhemus, Esq. Florida Bar No. 182567 RO.Box 2188 La Belle, Florida 33975 (863)675-0087 106845 CGS t/05,12/2006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 05-t198-DR Clara L. Dominquez, Petitioner and Luclano Dominquez, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Uciano 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 or 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. IfI you fall to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the pettlion. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's of- fice. You may review these docu- ments upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Courts 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, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of docu- ments and Information. Failure to comply can result In sanctions, in- cluding dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: December 15, 2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: R. DeLaCruz Deputy Clerk 104741 CGS 12/22,29/05;1/5,12/06 How do you find a job in today's competitive market? In the employment section of the classified .5 ,, So.* Thursday, January 5, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee I Houses Sale rHouses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale 1025 1 EARNEST H. RAWLS LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 528 E. Sugarland Hwy., CIliewiston, FIL (863) 983-8539 After Hours Phone: Cheryl Eby (863) 228-1562 Miguel A. Santana (863) 228-4314 Espanol Maggie Santana (863) 228-4314 Thursday. January 5. 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBERt 05-91CA WINDELAND RHONDAPALMER, 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 dagainstthhe above-named dmendants. Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION To: MICHAELD. CUBEO Together with his heirs, 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 do- fendants. You am hereby notified that a Complaint to Qulet Tthis was filed In this court on Oct. 17, 2005. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on the petitioner's attorney, whose name and address is: Sherea- Ann Ferrer, P.O. Box 721894, Oriando, 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 pettion. Property De- s c r p t .Io 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, Flrida. Less and except gas, oil and mineral rights not owned by the previous own- er. Subject to existing easements and right of way of record. Witness my hand and seal on Dec. 7, 2005. BARABAFA BUTLER S .. ler ol trie (u By S Hammon, Deputy Clerk 103487CGS 12/15,22,29;1/5 Your new car could be in today's paper Have you looked for it? Love the earth Recycle your used items by selling them in the classifieds. a Pub i o i IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 20TH JUDICIALCIRCUITIN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.05-519 CA HERMINIAM. LOPEZ, Plaintiff Vs. EULINA E. RODRIGUEZ, et a, . Defendant(s) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in this case now peing In said Court, the style of wich Is indicated above. I will sell to the highest and beat bidder for cash at the Hendry Cou rt- house, in front of the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Hendry County Courthouse (being the second floor allway of the Hendry County Courts building) LaBelle, Forida, on the 7th day of December, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., the following described property as set forth in said Order or Fna 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- tons, 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 Distdct. Together with a 1981 double wide mobile home TwWl81/HS/52iT3569704A and T3569704B title numbers 19914140 and 19914141.' a/: 275 N. Arboleda Street, Montura Ranches, Florida ORDERED AT HENDRY COUNTY, FLORI- DA, this 15th day of November, 2005. BARBARAS. BUTLER As Clerk, Circuit Court HENDRY, Florida By: S. Hammond As Deputy Clerk SPEAR & HOFFMAN PA. 708 South Dixie Highway Coal Gables, Flodda33146 Telephone: (305 666-2299 98927CGS 11/29;12/505 Shop fmm a gIft catalog that's updated regulaly: the classifleds. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Port La Belle Community Develop- merint District will hold a Board of Su- pervisors' Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 6:30 pm at the of- fice of the District located at 3293 Delwrood Terrace. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct routine business which may require action by the Board. This meeting is open t he public. 106804 CB & CGS 01/05/06 PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby give that Fergu- son Towing will sell at Public Aiction free from all prior liens, the following vehicles that remaining unclaimed in storage with charges unpaid, pursuant to Rorida Statutes 713.78,o o the hgh- est bidder at 12065 Lakeshore Drive, Canal PL, FL 33438 on January 9th, 2006. 1991 Chevrolet 4 Door Blu Vin#1YlSK5462MZ063256 1993Nlssan 4Door Wh Vin#JN8HD17S6PW126816 1986 Oldsmobile 2 Door Dk Blu Vin#1G3GR47Y4GP322438 1992 Plymouth StationWagon Whl Vin#2P4GH2535NR577914 1993Chevrolet4 Door Gry Vin #1G1 LT53T5PY118752 1996 Chevrolet Pick UP Grn Vin# 1GCCS19W1T8209032 1988 BuIck4 Door SII Vin# 1G4AH51W9JT463604 106034 ON 12/29/05 CGS 1/5/06 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Chapter 298.12, Forida 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, Forida 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. M3 0 Cu tle ,l cra.i 1T"r'.w 10482CB/CG 12/29 l/S READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU1 UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. I eu l iN i STATE OFFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF INTENTTO ISSUE PERMIT The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a permit to Tristan Chapman, Vice President & General Manager of Souther Gardens Citrus Processing Corporallon to modify the existing 0.850 WTP by the addition of a premanufactured (skid mounted) reverse osmosis menae softening unit to serve the Southern Gardens Citrus Processing Corporation in Clewiston, Hendry County, Florida (221505). I Pul cNotice I PbiNo ice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHETWENTIETH JUDICIAL. CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HENDRY 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 T: PrIT niYO I C nICTNM I on1DA a mutnmina comnroratin anr nhublic br.od, cor- A person whose substantial interests am affected by the Deparltmnsro se r- 'p e ....orate and politic of the State of Florida, mtrng decision has a right, pursuant to Sectos 120.569 and 120.57, rda oat- R plaintiff, tes, to petion for an adm trative hearing on it The Petio must contain the information set forth below and must be fied receivee at the Depairmenr s Office of General Cune, 39 Commonwealth B evard, MS-35, TaaseeFlida THE STATE OF FLORIDA, and the Taxpayers, Property Owners and CitWzens thereof 32399-3000, win 14 days of publcand this o e. A oothe Peit must and of the City of Clewstn, FlRorida, including non-residents owning property or also be mailed atthe ime of iing to the South Disct Office of the Department Fail- sub t to taxation therein, and others having or claiming any right tidle or interest aurs tofle apeitaion e thin t te scs w anydght such peFlon in property to be affected by the Issuance of the Bonds and Notes herein de- hastoan dm Istaveeang psantt Sec s 120.569 and 120.57, orida scnbed, orto be affected in anywaythereby, .Riantes, aDefendants.& The petition shall contain the following ioforaon; (a) The name, address, and tele- phone number of each petitioner; and the county in which the subject matter or ac- AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE vity is located; (b) A statement of how and when each pettioner received notice of the Departihenos acion or prepased aton; (c)A statement eof how each petitioners TO: THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THROUGH THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE TWENTI- substantial interests are affected by the Depairaenrs t action or prpos acon; ( ETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FORDA, AND TO THE SEVERAL TPAYERS, PROP- A statement of the material facts isopted by petit anr, f eo) A statement of ERTY OWNERS, CmZENS OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, INCLUDING ats whih petitioner cnteds warrant revsa or modifiSo theepa ents NON-RESIDENTS OWNING PROPERTY OR SUBJECT TO TAXATION THEREIN, acton or proposed acon; (0I A statement eof wch rols r utes petlaner con- AND ALL OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN posed action. PATION NOTES, HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, OR TO BE nAFFtCTFI I ANY WAYNTHI RY "T n I tisoln I, Il, hhdf UI a, i, rltrII ao e rneai ,n ptjO : a- iC i dceL ig,'id Il I irtTiu ie J .cn:i y ietel- A. i- Ailuly [ie Dt i ntion il a I.n a13 m.iy ib dell illmtA trenT Med iC.' f i ftarci by IC rInc CoCr fNria, wnio:Ce brain'aril itrieti uebl o Ite artlecd Dy aly -tlEl;r, -l Nre eNiparrTmnii rciwii e tuen& l 'cduOl r proposed abain naS [te 11o1g WI eI.ll. Ii tIrc,mn. 3 irTy C ,)eIr [Ie ,oi:cedm;,l Tre CEiioiun r.el c am rm 10 in re re- ,cuimrriurinr resl 'Otiri,.vq ari be ritei irnrirval wtir.Cn 21 aIyi 01o puublnij':,.1 or '.1 nor' in tIe ir. f f ,1 0 .t C''rclC i. ] ir ane ic lddes or t [nit Olr.irnT enl. lillurntaIOti' ,,an ADMtIN jtilu "eu itrdir <:)-:)AS t .e ,t-arle l aw.hver l I iae nmnt ui n piersTn,, rev I cElu,. I o r3e.sing u cnde-r unilji'C 0 aind 1 "0 7. ITod. StaTue: and oI' ps.iriC Oi a a pa ty lii OirCi proceel'og Anyr EubsimuecT T inCr. eur, will l Olye 11 aeIt. 'lT I lte p ail d.i" utrnier Uii limoi o I 'lC tii llJ c'.lnrs il Iu Hulle 60l IU e hclanta AdaiTnlrranv.e turn1 A .-. io '.' .r.: e 4 u r ,,i.i- i t i ,; l r a, el: c d U b y I, O pai ri f fifr r 'o p j u n p er fI.p I il'oII I,'u u rC,. II pur1 ui tntl,,l lo ,rl i, ai' lit rra.jlik Cnlrlilly lln lnr 'C n 211'" 51} befte I, d1 d dil iin I Ii,' ji g isl ICllsll' i C Inu nlr Mil.*tilil NiII Tu,' .id tin iye 3hrI'l ty r, l irire.inae d il i7 36',adOC ..i r, rie iI SI" ,i Ta ,,lnii .I II I'l isi'I,,,T,.rinl PrCvl:cor' StJuilh II;lIlcL O9li Vlit 1ii. Avunicei trn Mye fro n- ,]l 3)"ul 106813 CGS 01/05/2006 PUBLIC NOTICE . NdUI'e i" rielsy c, ir,.i Lie nITy er cloen tlu.ning 3,d Zoning Board will sa-tei 31 5 i in on Muday. 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[e, 10' w ta9 sLatiJu pur niumI l Ln.apletr 5 Flor,,j St1 ule rl.ld a c 'n LU II rjEn ulle atire I' iiir plj lTilr r i IT IS ORDERED ArD ADju0 I u, [ r. tal r 1 Sair rl F't nd3 r i'ru n i trr ir .ijI Anu'nory ,r Ine Twenriri h Judiala l ri'ul ,I h0,1n.ai rid trn .i veral ipayaeC pluprir- owlei and.1": iiri'i r l i on LoIr r l lCi.l i1C i: lo midjj 'II.udIh'Ig rioCi-retildnrit Owning Orop riy 01i' ii ubJ i lt laI l in relr and3 al l Orri'I na I Ing aI C liTmiIg any ngm iilile c, i ,-li l n lC pro u -rTy 'IPP u jleCdn it In y a y n, y irity ni Ito ce al- leCited ierEDy t[ O ld Intliy ac rjecr rilteOy rQulid if0 ip' rjr janu rnuw tun le n jny erie be elTl'i ri i n r l r i tn le, .r y tI frblbui.y 2u i at31 10 30 A M Ir, Tie Cra,,Tber. 0l Huriuratile FriEnerk I H3aid rir tln ry CUunry Ceurn nou,,E' i.n v Cy T1 LaBelt. uniidr a wry E[riee iT j ri t il ian CoiTi :ihatuld roi be granted and any ire procecdi fi ,Ir O ligat3in a.i nd ild OtIII30ianis n .n ris uei1 ys urijn l interrt l a, ii t r pci ,,P ilydw ed I0 Iih p yviicurl [timlieO inould noit De i'aid3t nd arti col''ir'i.a S in ,rl,'i [, aUir AriD IT iS FuRT HR ORDEfiED A0 AN O JUEIJ D t ntr iha der huOw Caune be pulltnced Ir, n iT iaiinei ieQiilhd iby reislrw 7506 iasla ulres in a ncwspya- ptr or dencral cI.cuinruan putitmioitl n. Hondrv C ounry FlonOra AD IO 1I i' FURTHEA O:REAIi A ID AUJLIIE mI iiy o ua i ic, idbk Iu ln [ rile Or Otr anl l.P-iVitSylyav irrI y wroTarai d ikteCni -i3 t[n CiTy 'ee CtetilHfl. Flr1a3 Triaing C ,r,-hI .B iii Oiwni o t l rnory ui iulc i.n I t Clia3iu, A ron su'inI ail om- rn r H3in E ori LijiiiQ aniy i, ng tii ln cir 'r te Nl [I f ,Tle .-T I V ,w Flri da nu.a or irte lalin impti r y Ei rilrle ui in ilrni [,'p ti rfli ru [11 jn i.I: by tiIn l in .udr te Ii aI lilt oriL.n o r urn ICu b T jni i il j iy wi y llty :i ri ,. i;,.jIllTy r.i u r, Obll- Uiralt)li' ,I 1 r t l'Y iEV I [ict Irdlt ,laq .) l u i y lfI t iI ,) I AT i r1 I l : p JC iee llrij U iU' To10la rio M Iri. ivuiua i-'l ; rit .]bi iiblAjldr, Ci 05ludla'if y tr- Tirii,,: 1 : i].)v. l,10T InlF CllleI','", b nd rricy 3i'TE O TFuid arl,,C : d pl'lril.N IJ [,ls B puidliN Ald i- trIT. LCoun r il ria w un ;,]i:rl,:, ttnt, to te[hA Oa ir, niTi, Lint 1,0 n IiliffiT l li &elr'alrrrtia.lt-I C ; ,Tpuio:. i l lii Oji per ili irirvrd lnrm pr:oro i ri liiur DrOteAN aD lO'iNRtOAE in ,:n Trii,T atS LtiP HpOi'Nuy LiRuTNy FlidaiL Tril OEir '^li)', rjk. ii. lit. i l - NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACIMENT OF AN ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ir.3 i ee Liw., l C' tLry CiiiTi,,.I,n will "1R.,,duCl a PUBLIC HEARING ,:,,, jSu,'rvL 21 .iT P 01iO V i i O in UP I joFTE rCLk Irier r in i C iTy H ai :liTICII -l,s iil lr'irir 114 & H it .+ Vr v riulj' AvLriu .; II. virI'ir i'i un Iurnind iri nl Pul, n.: Hp rirn Trii,- ly i.rr I:iTIITII:I:i:II'I rI' t) i i II.' r,- lr,.,l /aioasj jni 0,i- riairnj e nicri i'.IC l li' jzi ,. l,,liu,0 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-14- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 1992, BY REZONING AND CHANGING THE DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PROPER- TY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH FRANCISCO STREET FROM RM-1i" MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK DISTRICT TO "R-1C" SIN- GLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: PROVIDING FOR UPDATE OF THE CLE- WISTON ZONING DISTRICT MAP 1992: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A cupy of te o[..irpose.d ori adianC e ivlasAjbirbl i tre iy Man3aygr; u(itce City Hell 115 WOriilr AvAue Ciileli F,)roiw i ini in inprol.iu ut sor, inr:nd 5itr- Ie aid hinere.iled tries may appear at I rne inenreiriej il, t1 rnrJIIl wit rl 'It.il Iu tie p pro y.'d rOaimiri' II a'iry re.Un '.cdc to api Ca' l a 1i ,iri'lrin mad wIr, irilici I) 3riy marine rr.4 n diw l a [nC ITne[IQn loi p bubill rfnin, u':ri 0iiC. my nteed io iniur ?na1 a vertamTi r1n.Altr il oe pyilCriiru,. li miI.ntr niLC 1-':ora Inilunti [n a ,llTi iOry iand ",e .lirin.: uli)n airi:n [t a iippC el Ii o r. Wendell Johnsoli City Manager lOd (Ciitii* t Time .to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale hn the classl- fleds and make your clean un a breeze Reading a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessfui people *I Pb ic o ice Sul I c rNoic iie 5 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 reference d will be received by the Board of Central County Water Control District, hereinafter referred to as 'DIS- TRICT at 475 S. Cabbage Palm SL Clewiston, Florida 33440 until 10:00 am local tIme on January 19, 2006, for fomishing labor and materials and performing all work set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, Constrction Conat, Detailed Specifications and Drawings which com- rise 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 coditions of the invitation to Bid, s to Bidders and any Bidder is responsible for the delivery of bid and bids received after the spIiced day and time will not be opened. The Work to be bid upon Is described as Roadway reconstruction of approximately four miles of a rod called Mayoral from Perimeter on the south end to Pine Cone on the north as specified In the detailed drawings and specification prepared by Rock Aboulaoude, PE. A pre-bid meeting shall be held on January 4th, 2006 at the Clubhouse at 10:00 am.r Construction drawings and Specifications may be obtained from Rick Aboujaoude, PE contactt person) at 180 N Bridge Street Suite B LaBelle Florida or from CC{CD oirffe 31 l75 S CaDeage FalT, ,itreel or a fee of 550 (non-refurind.iEll Rek. ireletpron.e lv 166i 1612.0111 o. CCWC(D nore-in s ,s8631963-5.95 Ejr:n biO murit be SubTN.nr In dupli: inei on te pre,1cin oDi iorm ani a;cco.m pjnei ry bi, a 4ci irvti On iri [re rrn lorm payr c 13 trbl l me Bo CCT Cu In ar, ionuni nI le i Irranl Ivre pr:ri |.',)r Ire bid ao r dunl Arll uiubici,-Oeri srali tdecid eor.l'en trul plrrent, ulontra lor. Oio.trason o.Fn All Dlas inai O r oeprre and 31 ra31 o)uU dl0 Jianuare 19 r006 at 10 00 amd in me Clu Houic I:.:.,ilerd or, 25 H H30e,1i Avelnus ci.ruei ran Florida All .bdde.- are elcoiaIe : alleinO The v.u cce rul Biddel will DC reduIrl I. furnumlin trie nec e-aryr 0arii.i n orndiat ir mre lairilu i pertorm3ii. .l vin LounrajC 3h Fre- sr'aed in p Cori- n Docu i niUI All icid Bionas Cont aI Borids In:uranr e Crnira. ad'j CI raindeai o at iorsura.c stil[ be eori'e euied Dty or ounlcrlsigned ty 3 I,censed reidir-i3 agir Ol fMtE urei or u' iuranen company ny nrg tii orace ci tbu icrO in me StaIe ol Rondai uitio, ihe 3.aid u'ery or In.uiance olmnp3ray eani b duly eadinized ,al dQuid, led IO ao Du).in inn De late 0I Flk0da and wCrsn rai an A M Best rabny ol I rinui or beer ana wto is II ;t d On Me Unned Sltate. reairy Deparl-irtn, T. 111 a ,acceptlble to issue bonds tor re applcable dollar smounl rnd lo ma.y De withdrawn pnoi to me dale ajd a rme OI abi l ena g Is 1ria.l re- ma1iii ope arid t suleci I acceriani rfoe a pereo or tn.rry |O) calendar nay 31. rei Me dale 1l UOlCriiin Otl Me Of t ll 31 i ts sole aistcreuon may release and Bid and Bcd icunry Nio blIde' mnwy widrari nis Bid lor a period of Iri.rTy 130) Salerinair da3y: a nd toelr u Bid o peic,'g In orari i peI0or Dubli a Irne Ir uc eosful Bi]er .onail n3ae .al Icen e.] a'nr penTnie tequirel by Federal Iate And local st3t1ei. regul.rbon" andi oronmiaice& Beiere 3 Contraci1 ii be 3Awargid ltrai I wore coeTd3ed re n sin die DIxrcl wil coodul :u':n innsgag3aon. 3at i rie:6 ry to( dinleaniMrnp moe eopeiorriaricu WotI 3nra 3ablirTy Ire ,i tparer luw Biedrr ou perform, itee .i:.a ran type Ot wirn sImbi flea 0 una ro ir.o. 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FL 33440 Unilr #6 SaraHammil 620 Sabal Avenue, Clewlslon, FL 33440 (1t6535.CG1 5 12-06 PUBLIC NOTICE There Will De a tree 8-hour Mo- Dile Home installation cOurce neld at the LaDelle Civic Cen- ter on Thursday, January 19. -2006 star ting at 8-00. 106636 CGS 1/5.lZ.'06 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classl- fleds and make your clean up a breezel Weekly Road Construction Report Glades County SR 29: From Hendry County line to U.S. 27: Maintenance project Crews will be doing road striping for the next three weeks. No lane closures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. SR 78: From Nicodemus Slough to the bridge (4.6 miles): Construction project -- The roadway improvements consist of resurfacing the existing pave- ment, widening two sections of roadway, constructing paved shoulders, drainage improve- ments, and guardrail installation. Motorists should expect a flag- ging operation with a single lane closed for paving and shoulder construction. The contractor is Better Roads, Inc. SR 78: From U.S. 27 to Okee- chobee County line, and from SR 29 to U.S. 27: Maintenance proj- ect Crews will be doing road striping for the next three weeks. No lane closures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. U.S. 27: From CSX railroad crossing to north of SR 29 (5.7 miles): Construction project - The roadway improvements con- sist of resurfacing. the existing pavement and modifying the US 27/SR 29 intersection median. Motorists should expect one lane to be closed for paving opera- tions. The speed limit has been reduced in the work zone. The contractor is Better Roads, Inc. U.S. 27: In the city of Moore Haven: Maintenance project - No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic while crews sweep the roadway in this area. U.S. 27: From Hendry County line to Highlands County line: Maintenance project Crews will be doing road striping for the next three weeks. No lane clo- sures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. Hendry County SR 29: In the city of LaBelle: Maintenance project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic while crews sweep the roadway. SR 29: From Collier County line to SR 80: Maintenance proj- ect Crews will be doing road striping for the next three weeks. No lane closures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. SR 80: From Ford Street to Cowboy Way: Maintenance proj- ect Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes with possible slow moving traffic while crews work on cleaning the pipes in the roadway. Flag- men will be on site to assist with traffic. SR 80: In the city of LaBelle: Maintenance project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newsmp.com Click anytime for the latest LOCAL HEWS LOCAL ADVERTISIN6 LOCAL ORUAIZATIONS! Featuring links to: MAP wire m Weather M Obituaries M Health news Stock quotes Horoscopes STV listings Movie listings Lottery results Food & recipes White Pages Yellow Pages & much more! Newszap! Online News & Information newszap.com traffic while crews sweep the roadway. SR 80: From Lee County line to U.S. 27: Maintenance project Crews will be doing road strip- ing for the next three weeks. No lane closures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. SR 80: From County Road 833 to U.S. 27 (2.9 miles): Construc- tion project Roadway improvements consist of guardrail replacement and addi- tion of new guardrail along the eastbound side of SR 80. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices, Inc. U.S. 27: North of Clewiston to SR 80: Maintenance project - No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic while crews work on guardrail replacement. U.S. 27: From Palm Beach County line to Glades County line: Maintenance project - Crews will be doing road striping for the next three weeks. No lane closures are anticipated, but slow moving traffic. U.S. 27: In the city of Clewis- ton: Maintenance project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic while crews sweep the roadway in this area. Okeechobee Countywide: Construction project Crews will be per- forming shoulder repair work at various locations throughout the country. Motorists should watch for lane closures as necessary to move equipment in and out of' ,the work zones. The contractor is Weekly Asphalt Paving, Inc. SR 70: From W. of U.S. 98 to W. of 7th Ave. NW (0.9 Miles): Construction project Work continues. to widen and recon- struct the existing 2-lane road- way to 4 lanes with a center dual left turn lane. The work includes drainage improvements, signals, and street lighting. Work current- ly includes storm pipe installa- tion and roadway construction at various locations throughout the project. The contractor is Russell Engineering. U.S. 441: From North of Cemetery Road to NE 131st St in Okeechobee County: Construc- tion project Work to begin milling and repaving. ARMI layer starting north end of the project moving south. This project includes widening shoulders, ARMI layer, milling, resurfacing, guardrail and minor drainage improvements. The contractor is Elmo Greer and Sons, LLC. The estimated completion date: Win- ter 2005/2006. 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