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Hugis ik da wt AU Pae I GLADES Ti TTI %TN V !.",:", N 4 LL ii .m. .- -. -- ": -, s0o Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, February 9, 2006 Volume 79, Number 34 At a Glance Buckhead Ridge VFW plans dinner The Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528 will hold their annu- d al corned beef dinner on Sun- Sday, March 12 dinner is served from 12:30 3 p.m. Music by Don and Kim from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donation $7. Bring your Irish friends and join us for a great day of fun. Buckhead Ridge VFW is on S.R.78 West, Okeechobee Meet the Artists Come meet your favorite local artist on Feb. 11 at the Glades County Public Library! Visitors \\ill have an opportu- nity to meet seven local artists at the etent, featuring Sue Corbin, Diane Strickland, Deb- bie Conley'. Ar.ana Schoe- mer, Sandy Lundy, Dolores Duncan and Tony Regn. Corne see the arltiss at the library at 201 Riverside Dr. S.W Moore Haven. The event is spon- sored by the Glades County Library Advisory Board. For more information, please call the library at (863) 946-0744.' Youth Pageant The Washington Park Pageant Committee is getting ready for their 2006 youth pag- eant, anyone who is interested in participating in the youth pageant this year please pick, : up your application form from Pat Brown 186.3. 916-0694 or Sharon Smith i86316-286i . Chicken and biscuit dinner Buckhead Ridge Voiunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxil- iary chicken and biscuit din- ner, Saturday, Feb 25 from 11 a.m. to .3 p.m. at the Fire Department on Highway 7.S in Buckhead Ridge Eat in or take a\a\y Chicken, biscuit drink and dessert is $6. For more information call (863) 467- 0173. Black Gold Festival The annual Black Gold Fes- tival in Belle Glade will take place April 8. Festivities will begin with the 10 a.m. parade down Main Sireet. Entries in the parade must show up by 8:30 a.m. For. more informa- tion, call (561) 996-2298 Applications are available at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce. Chihuahua races As part of the annual Black Gold Jubilee, the annual Chi- huahua races are also sched- uled for April 8. Race time is expected to begin at 2 p.m. All entries must have a clearance exam by Doctor Noelle Saved- off, which are free of charge to all contestants. Race check-in begins at 1 p.m. For further details, contact Doc Savvy at (561) 996-5500.. Lake Level S15.53 I (Prfeet i above sea level Index Classifieds . .19-23 Obituaries . . .2 Opinion ..........4 Police ............. 5 School ... .9 Sports ....... .14-15 See Page 4 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com newsblog.info Online news & information II III1 I IIINIID 8 1 6 510 0 0 02 2 County s future envisioned Community members draw up wish list What will the future hold for Glades County? Approximately 35 people gathered for the first public workshop in the Glades County Visioning Process on, Feb. 2 at the Doyle Connor Building in Moore Haven. They expressed a love:for the natural beauty of Glades County and a desire to preserve the county's ecological treasures while pro- moting growth. Wendell Taylor, County, Administrator, and .Wayhe 'Aldrich, Superintendent of Schools, gave presentations providing background infor rna- tion on current conditions in the County. Following the presenta- tions, participants discussed what they treasured ab':,iit Glades County and then their Festival: Rain, rain go away desires for' the future of the Although. each community is chobee and Glades-- are con- Countn. unique, broad-based support ducting visioning processes to - The second workshop will for economic progress is a con- establish short and long-range be on March 6 at the Doyle Con- stant, unifying theme. In 20014, priorities for their counties. nor Building in Moore Haven two of the counties in the Heart- Florida's Heartland Rural from 6 to 9 p m The third \ rk- land region Hard6 and Deso- Economic Development Initia- shop will be on April 3 from 6 to to Counties completed long- tive (FHREDI) is iN orkirig with 9 p.in. at the American Legion range plans with assistance the Florida Department of Com- Hali in Ml:.oi Haienr. from the. Federal Emergency munity Atfairs, to sponsor the Glades Count, is part of Management Agency and oth- visioning processes in the four Florida's Heaitland, a region ,ers. Now, the other the four counties. FHREDI is an organi- thalt rincompasses six south other counties; in the region -, central Florida counties. Highlands, Hendr,, Okee- See Vision- Page 12 Save our Uj Creeks, Inc. ; -. . Subminted lo INI/'Barbara Oehlbeck The site of.this year's Ortona Cane-Grinding Festivaw would have. included the.beautiful outdoor area of Larry Luckey Indian Mound Park. bufalas, Mother Nature wolId scatter the festivities indoors. .. m.- ,ar ." -.- LasI year's weather, ana me year Derore, ana me year Derore, ana so on, and so on, was beautiful, but this year's fun would be drowned out. No rain for 27 years, but then... By Barbara Oehlbeck ORTONA Last Saturday, the first Saturday in February, was the appointed day for the Cane Grinding Festival as it is every year. And it did take place, albeit not quite the same. Rain! Lotsa rain, hour after hour. And the earth itself had a hard time of soaking up all the water, thus puddle ponds wandered off in all directions. However, the pork steaks and the chicken were barbe- cued to perfection as usual, huge potatoes were baked, the slaw was fresh and tasty, the rolls were hot, the tea was cold and the coffee was good, strong and hot. And there were some who bought pork steak and chicken that were left over in addition to their boxed dinners. There were no vendors, no cane grinding as such, but the dessert hut was alive and well and the Ortona desserts were better than ever. ('Specially the chocolate cheesecake and key lime pie.) One customer at the hut was overheard saying, "Well, the rain didn't hurt these desserts atall." - It is believed that almost all those who bought advance tick- ets simply showed up and took their barbecue dinner home with them. While it's not been adequately explained the Ortona Festival's dinners-have a way of remaining hot an uncan- ny length of time. Of course some few others appeared and they, too, took their dinners home. A few did take their din- See Festival Page 12 By Barbara Oehlbeck PALMDALE Fishealing - Creek is one of the most beauti- ful places on earth and tlo~ s mostly through Glades County. This creek, 0o er 50 miles long, is within a state- cned \\ildJe ness management area and is one of the onl\ parts of th- E \ei glades watershed that is essentliall p is- tine and natural As huge battles loom over ho\\ to best restore the Eei- glades, such as the recent snugu- gles regarding release of excess water from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee Riler, Fisheating Creek is the untouched jewel-of this system. The organization Save Our Creeks, Inc %\as formed to pro- tect Fisheating Creek and is the organization that was instru- mental in having Fisheating Creek acquired by the state and opened to the public. Save Our Creeks is alive and well, and is now actively seeking more members to help carry out its goals of saving our. creeks. Presently there are 18 life mem- bers. The life membership fee is $75. There are also over 30 rnem. bers who pay annual dues of $10 per person c0 family The current president is Ellen Peterson, suc- ceeding Becky Hendry w-ho was made a member ol the board emeritus. Other officers are Butch Jones. Vice President, and Dr. Harris Friedrnan, Secretary. Save Our Creeks will hold a meeting Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m at the Fisheating Creek Campground at Palmdale The purpose of this meeting is to expand the number of board members, to elect a treasurer due to the resignation of the pre- Vious treasurer, to conduct new business for the organization, such as to consider helping \with the restoration of the Cypress Knee Museum and to address- threats to the creek itself. The public.isin~ied... - Save Our Creeks is not only an organization involved in pro- tecting Fisheating Creek. but it also looks further, its successful efforts with Fisheating Cieek gave Save Our Creeks legal standing not only in the settle- ment agreement governing Fishealing Creek, but aiso the legal authority to participate in saving other endangered envi- ronments. It has been named as an interested party in numerous legal actions pursued by Friends Of The Earth to protect other See Creek-- Page 12 Students take time for birds By Barbara Oehlbeck Thanks to the Principal of West Glades School, Larry Luckey II, and members of the teaching staff, the students in that Glades County School are learning every day about some of the characteristics that make the county what it is. For instance the incompa- rable birds that fly in our sky, that swim in the waterways, that chirp and sing from day- light to darktime. This month West Glades students were given the opportunity to express their feelings in a poster competi- tion about the birds in con- junction with the Big 0 Bird- ing Festival. And the winners are! The Grand Prize Winner for 1st grade in the county is Josue DeSantiago, and anoth- er Grand Prize Winner for 1st Grade/county is Alejandro Carrillo, while the Grand Prize Winner for the 5th grade/county is Maria Reyes. 1st place winners, 2nd grade are Linda Santiago and Jocelyn West. 1st place winner for 1st grade Victoria Maciel. 2nd place winners, 2nd See Brids- Page 12 'The lake was clean then' Edited by MaryAnn Morris Editor's note: From 1977 until her death in 2003, Independent Newspapers of Florida was priv- ileged to have on staff a superb writer and historian, Twila Valentine. Mrs. Valentine wrote much about the history of the people and places around Lake Okeechobee and about the lake itself. Together with Okee- chobee's Betty Williamson, President of the Okeechobee Historical Society, she co- authored a book, now in its sec- Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history W i ond printing, "Strolling down Country Roads." We will be dip- ping back into some of these sto- ries from time to time as we are now with an interview with Mrs. Mertie Van de Velde dated November 1988 when Mrs. Van de Velde was 84 years old. Mrs. Va de Velde remem- bered: "There was so much wildlife in Buckhead Ridge. Ducks and more ducks. We would go out and they would be floating on the water, just covering acres. You'd just fire into them and See History-Page 12 Special to INI/Tommy Markham Fisheating Creek, Near Lakeport where Mrs. Van de Velde lived is scenic, but subject to floating hyacinths 7 ": ," "Y .7 --.. -' .4 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 Obituaries Rebecca Parker Dunn Rebecca Parker Dunn, age 80, passed away Feb. 6, 2006, after a long illness.. She was born in Athens, Ky., on March 27, 1925, and came to Florida in the 1970s. She lived in Clewiston. While in Florida she won the Chef Tails cooking contest and was known in Clewiston for donating quilts to help remodel the Clewiston Library. Mrs. Dunn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Talton; three sons: Talton Dunn of Ten- nessee, Brad "Joe" Dunn of Clewiston and Bucky of Annapo- lis, Md.; two daughters: Joan Powers of Peterboro, Ontario, Canada and Jackie Ellis of Rochester Hill, Mich.; 15 grand- children and eight great-grand- children. Services will be in Lex- ington; Ky. Akin-Davis Funeral -Home was,.in charge of local arrangements. Bobby Fry Paige Bobby Fry' Paige, age 79, of Clewiston, passed away Feb. 3, 2006 in Clewiston. He was born April, 9, 1926 in Okeechobee to Stephen Cranford Paige and Kato (Fry) Paige. He served during World War II in the Na\y. He was a member of Okeechobee Lodge 237 F & AM, Lake Worth Scottish Rite Valley of Lake Worth Scot - tish Rite Bodies, Bahia Shriners- Orlando, Okeechobee Chapter 128 Order of the Eastern Star and Hendry County Cattleman's Association, Lodge 1853 B.P.O.E, in Clewiston and the American Legion. He was instrumental and active with the formation of the' Clewiston Athletic Association. Survivors include his wife: Mar- jorie Christine (Snell) Paige, son: William Stephen and Kathy Paige of Clewiston, and grandchildren Matthew Paige and Cassi Paige, all of Clewiston. A graveside funeral service took place Mon- day, Feb 6., 2006 at 11 a.m. at Ortona Cemetery in Ortona with Chaplain Bob Moore officiating. The family suggests Memori- als to the Hope Hospice in Clewiston. ': ' All arrangements by Akin- Davis Funeral Home -Clewiston. Wayne Wilkins Wayne Wilkens, age 75, of .Clewiston, passed away Jan. 11, 2006 in Cape Coral. He was born Sept. 5, 1930 in Alex, OK, to the late Rufus Amar. Wilkins married Betty Jean Keechl. He served during WWII in the Navy and was a Member, Past Master, and current Secre- tary of Sugarland Lodge, 281 F & AM, former instructor West Tech at Belle Glade, former member B.P.O.E. at Belle Glade, member of Lake Okeechobee Scottish Rite Club, member Valley of Ft. Myers Scottish Rite Bodies, U.S. Navy Ret. He was a sailor. Survivors include his wife Betty Jean (Keechl) Wilkins, two sisters: Noelia Haynes of Hous- ton, TX, Wanzell Shipman of Abeliene, TX and one brother: Jerry Wilkins of Chickasha, OK; step-son Robert Todd of Tampa, FL; step-son Paul Todd of Ger- many; step-daughter Stephanie L. Parker of Gainesville, FL; step- daughter Shirley Prince of Loris, SC; grandson, Wayne Wilkins of Chickasha, OK; grandson Jermy Wilkins of Chickasha, OK; grand- daughter Charity E. Brown of Gainesville, FL; great- grandchild, Jahanna Wilkins of Chickasha, OK. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Wilkins. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. Interment took place Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 in Ft. Myers Crematory Service. All arrangements by- Akin-Davis Funeral-Home-Clewiston. Elmer G. Close Elmer G. Close, 82, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 in Bear Beach. The service was held at Presbyterian Church in Tallahas- see, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Family received friends at Bevis Funeral Home.' A native of Bear Beach, he served in the WWII as a lieu- tenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He met and married the love of his life, Leola McCul- lough, in 1949 and went to grad- uate from the University of Flori- da with a doctorate degree in economics. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the Grand Guard of the Uni- versity of Florida Department of Agricultural where he worked to establish farmer's markets throughout Florida. He was an adjunct professor at Auburn Uni- versity, where he worked to establish farmer's markets and programs for marketing the agri- cultural products of northeast Alabama. He retired from Flori- da's Department of Agricultural as the assistant director of the division of marketing, where he worked to establish markets for Florida's agricultural products in Europe and the Caribbean. Upon retiring, he and his wife returned to his family home in Glades County. He served 12 years on the Glades County School Board ineluding- serving, as its chairman. While living in Glades CoQty heggjoyed partic- ipating in the county sheriff's citi- zen patrol program with his wife. Survivors include a sister Mil- dred Reynolds of Covington, LA; a brother, Boyd W. 'Close of Crawfordville; two daughters, Sarah Close of Tallahassee and Holly Foote of Sanford, N.C.; three sons, George, Dennis and Raleigh Close, all.of Tallahassee; and three grandchildren, Jacque- lirie, Rachel, and Madison Close, all of Tallahassee. He was pre- ceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Leola; a daughter, Sharon and his parents, Charles and Lela Close. Submitted to INI Pet of the Week winner Belle Glade's Michael Mock is the proud owner of, left to right, Vorlon, Okuma, Icarus, Arrakis, and Ghanima. And more so than anything else, maybe it's time to give Doc Savvy and her staff at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital a full challenge, so we present all five dogs as this week's Pet(s) of the Week winner. Good luck Doc! If you have any interesting photos of your pet, or apparently pets, submit them to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day at the spa, sponsored by Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital in Belle Glade. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. Engagements Denault - Cestona Mrs. Diane Denault of Clewis- ton,' Florida. announces the engagement of her daughter, Debra Ann, to Edward Cestona, son of Eduardo and Hoilie Ces- tona of Sunrise, Florida. The bride to be graduated from Clewviston High School in 2001. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Central Florida in December of 2005. She presently is an administrative assistant with Dream Find in Orlando. Debra is also the daugh- ter of the late John Denault of Clewiston, Florida. The prospec- tive groom is a 1999 graduate of Clewiston High School, and he received his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Uni- versity of Central Florida in December of 2003. He is a soft- ware engineer with Lockheed Martin in Orlando, Florida. A Feb. 11 wedding is planned at Hope Lutheran Church in Orlando. Frederick- Arnett Oswald Amos and Annie Arnett of Belle Glade would like to announce the engagement of their grandchild Ronelda Freder- ick to Tyron Arnett. Ronelda is the daughter of the late Cecilia Freder- ick and Ronald Frederick. Tyron is the son of Larry Den- nard and the late Iriez Arnett. Ms. Frederick is a 1995 gradu- ate of Glades Central High School. She has a Bachelor's degree in Org. Management and MBA. Ronelda is employed w ith the Department of Children'and Fami- lies as an Economic Self-Sufficien- Sugar Realty becomes Miss Sugar sponsor, Page 7 Submined to INIi Ronelda J. Frederick Ronelda Frederick and Tyron Arnett cy Specialist. Mr. Arnett is a 1990 graduate of Glades Central High School he has a B.S. degree and is currently working on his Masters degree. Tyron is a Site Director for ACS Youth Services. 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Trinidad Ave. Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-3171 Memorial Tribute _N, .Remember a loved one S. 1~nho has departed nith a special S Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. )our tribute can be published follotiMng the memorial services. or to commemorate an anniversary of your loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully.. Visit www2.newszap.conm/emorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 Thursday, February 9, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee IF THIS WERE A CONCERT, WE'D BE THE HEADLINER. ALL-NEW DODGE CHARGER N AVAILABLE 345-HP 5.7 LITER HEMI' DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH r SEATING AND STORAGE DODGE MAGNUM M VELOCITY MEETS VERSATILITY In Stock Magnum SRT8 the -Harnp ton Comple te Chrysler Lineup Dodge at Jeep HAMPTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP *__ HENDRY COUNTY'S ONLY 5-STAR ________ CHRYSLE R- DODGE-JEEP i * It really does make a dij ^T-R-^r~ ~ ~~~ SBVV1^ t l4 I* ~'r ~j (863) 983-4600 202 W. Sugarland Hwy. C D DEALER erencc! e * M IFIVE 'A R xsi^M-A- -A- -k -A- ^-A Toll Free 1-888-200-1703 Dodge and Hemi are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler Corporation See ICH RYSLERI Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 AF Trurl is Thursday, February 9, 2006 4 OPINION Serving the Communities south of Lake Okeehobee Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the MooreHaver Glades issues forum at http//www.newszapfo- rums.com/forum57. 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 (863) 983-9140. Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. Special to Independent Newspapers of Florida/ Marion Post Wolcott, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Looking Back The old cobbler was photographed by Marion Post Wolcott for the U.S. Farm Security Administration in January, 1939. What in the world would Jesus drive? By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church What would Jesus drive? Hardly a theological question that comes to mind for most of us, but a Christ- ian environmentalist group has dedicated a whole Web site to it (WhatWouldJesusDrive.org). They have bumper stickers and every- thing. . It is true that if you check the Bible, you will find a number of ref- erences to drivers and cars. For example, we're told that the apos- tles were all in one Accord, and that Joshua's Triumph' was heard throughout the land. (Must've -'needed a new muffler!) Adam and Eve %were driven out of the Garden of Eden in a Fury. Moses, warning the people not to go up to the mountain, got Dodge Ram tough, : sounding the "ram's horn," thereby keeping the people away. So, what would Jesus drive? Would it be a cross-country SUV or a more fuel-friendly compact? The Christian environmentalists go throughout the country posing that question to anyone who will listen. I actually think it's a moot point, because I found out this week that Jesus Christ can't get a driver's license. I know this because he applied for one in West Virginia, and the Department of Motor Vehicles flatly turned him down. There's no sov- ereignty for Jesus Christ if he lives in the sovereign state of West Virginia. The West Virginia Jesus Christ was born Peter Robert Phillips Jr. Currently living in Washington, D.C., he changed his name to Jesus Christ some 15 years ago. He claims that the name change was made to honor the Jesus of the Bible in whom he has personal faith. So now Jesus Christ has a U.S. passport, a Social Security number, but no license in West Virginia. The 35th state would not grant Jesus Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is pub Florida. Independent is owned by a per to pursue a mission 'ofjournalistic nity. Since no dividends are paid, th margins below industry standards. A Independent's rrussion of journalistic the First Amendment of the U S. C< Il u e tli 01 munity's delibertation of public issues. 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A District of Columbia judge denied the legal change several years ago, citing Scriptures and suggesting that adopting the name "Jesus Christ" might be blasphemous, Potentially resulting in significant offense to people or even violent reactions. So in response to the more familiar WWJD question--"What Would Jesus Do?" apparently one answer is, Jesus wouldn't drive. At least not in West Virginia. But the Jesus Chrtist bf Nazareth had sometfihng' thatthe JeofIDC does not. *-,' JC of, DC might not be able to drive in West Virginia, but Jesus Christ of Nazareth can drive, and drive with power and authority - divine power and divine authority! He drives past the traditionalists of His day, and He drives circles around His enemies. And Jesus drives into new territory chal- lenging His disciples to follow. He is led into the desert to be tempted, but resists the devil and is unscathed by the lure of sin. He bids simple fishermen come follow Him, and on the shoulders of these unlikely individuals He establishes His kingdom, which still endures today. Jesus bests the religious authoritarians of His day with His teachings and dismisses demonic powers with mere: words. Jesus brings healing to the sick, hope to the depressed, and peace in the midst of storms. And these aren't just past accounts, of the historical Jesus. What He did then, He does now. . Jesus still drives and still drives with divine power and authority. What does Jesus drive? He drives your heart and life if you let Him. Give Him the steering wheel to your life and the keys to your heart! )IMty Demot shed by Independent Newspapers of nique trust that enables this newspa- ser.ice to the citizens of the commu- e company is able to thrive on profit after-tax surpluses are reinvested in service, comrrutment to the ideals of institution, and support of the comm- N wi Edair Maik Ycor Spi F~uiar. N- Cr1 l k ~i GI-Fb,&.le? Advertiung smad wdkadIhwuacDa A-i.'rnstni; Dircior July Katie,, N~aormi Accc..nr. lee Parn:h Ad'em,tr. Ntli.sr Bissia Jarji. Lar~n 'Adam. lrted's rdeimNap~a'N Ch rm i j. ni,'ti FIs'v:551 Ed DuOr. Vir~ Pi. To'. F.'i 0~ rmByrd Eio~uu- I iii K ,roraEl cr. Florida Press Assacladauo Letters to the Editor Take polluted water and let it go south Lake Okeechobee must flow south into Sugarland. Not east, not west, but south. A Jan. 12 news story quoted Big Sugars Malcolm "Bubba" Wade saying, "Flooding sugar fields not an option." Come on, guys, we could say, "killing our estuary is not an option." We aren't fighting major pollution here. Shouldn't there be some shared pain on sugar's side? You have miles and miles of sugar and we don't even need sugar. Can't you take some of this Okeechobee water on some of your land to help us out here? We are losing money and jobs now. John Ostler Stuart Editor's note: The following letter was printed in another pub- lication, however, it is important to allow our readers to under- stand the mentality ofthe upcom- ing battle. Even the editorial staff of newspapers representing areas west of, the lake have jumped on the bandwagon of accusing our agricultural com- munities for their current crisis, which has been well reported in our own publications. I te report, you decide. Send growers packing save our rivers, estuary Big Sugar is the demon of Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie River and now the Caloosahatchee River on the west coast. While I believe sugar to be a major source of the problem plaguing' our local waterways and fisheries, a recent letter complained about tariffs on imported sugar from, Brazil. Tariffs on imported sugar, are -how our constitution (which was recently misquoted by a local attorney says our. government should be funded) you see our founding fathers didn't think for- eigners deserved the same bene- fits as the citizens of this country. A byproduct was that it saved our jobs here at home. I know this is not very popular now, since our government seems to know the constitution about as good as our local attorney. Big Sugar should get out of South Florida, but not because of tariffs on imported sugar. It should be kicked out because it is the only reasonable policy to, restore the Everglades Agricultur-" al Area and our local waterways and fisheries. The editors of Flori-. da Sportsman have been doing a great job of explaining the envi- ronmental issues in their maga- zine and at times, the editorial pages of this paper. JeffGuertin P, ort St. Lucie Editor's note: The following_ letter was printed in another pub- lication, however, it is important to allow our readers the mentali- ty of the upcoming battle. Even the editorial staff of newspapers representing areas west of the lake have jumped on the band- wagon of accusing our agricul- tural communities for their cur- rent crisis, which has been well reported in our own publications. We report, you decide. Well, here we go again Dearfeditor: According to the Wednesday, February 1, Okeechobee News, the Florida Wildlife Commission has doomed Lake Okeechobee. That is, unless the citizens and vis- itors around Lake Okeechobee band together and bail it out. The -News reports that the FWC ran tests in specific areas of the lake and came up with gloom and doom results. They say that the lack of the appropriate vegeta- tion, forage fish and sport fish pro- duction spells big trouble for the lake. 'What they didn't tell you is that those tests conducted in .October 2005 was when the lake level was close to 17 feet above sea level.... three to five feet above .a normal level of 12 to 14 feet. Spread out over 730 square miles of lake that is a great amount of extra water for fish to spread out in, along with their food sources. No wonder their surveys and tests came up short, huh? .It appears that "Hot Dog" scientists and biol- ogists sometimes have their heads so full of the technical aspects of what they learned in books that they have lost good old common sense about Mother Nature. With so much water in the lake, the fish migrated into the shore grass and cattail patches rather than occupy the open water so much. Bass especially, along with their food sources. I calch lots of bass there and not out in the open waters of the lake \\here the FWC says it conducted its trawl. I agree with them though that better conservation is required to improve what we have but I don't go along with the gloom and doom. Let's get down to the real problems affecting the lake, which has propagated itself for the last couple of decades. We have four government agencies now\ trying to control and manage the lake and surrounding areas. The FWC, the Army Corps of Engineers, the South Florida Water Management District and the Environmental Agency. You know what happens when four go ernment agencies get togeth- er...neither can agree with the other. Of the four, SFWMD is only interested in water management. By their own admission they con- sider Lake Okeechobee a water reservoir only and don't care if there is fish in it or not. They don't 'even recognize it as a recreational sourceanymore..Next the Envi- ronmental folks mess up things by protesting every time the lake gets above a certain level and supposedly kills some weed or moves a bird to a higher nesting condo. Normally birds and other animals have enough sense to take care of their own and adjust to changes. The FWC does have a large task of satisfying everyone but gets overloaded with techni- calities and politics and common sense gets lost in the process. The Army Corps of Engineers is tasked with the lake's monumen- tal operation but is frustrated by having to try to satisfy the other three., FWC's Donald Fox said there is no short-term solution! Really? He should have been working on that from the first day he was assigned to this area. I agree with him that the political wheel needs to turn in favor of helping the lake, though. As far as lake levels are concerned, what should be done is let the Army Corps of Engineers alone and let them keep the level at between 12 and 14 feet like they did 25 to 30 years ago. Those of us that have been around this lake for 50 plus years can remember that policy which allowed lots of vegetation and clean filtered water by plant life abounded. You could, actually wade-fish anywhere on the lake and see your feet on the bottom. Another point.... the Ft. Myers and Stuart areas wouldn't be inundated with excess water affecting their environments. He mentioned the Crappie. population. Well 730 square miles of lake can produce a lot of them but over fishing them, I agree, can decimate the popula- tion. Our northern visitors love these fish! They take hundreds of pounds back home each year in freezers packed to the limit. FWC is going to have to come up with a better method of conservation ior these fish in order for all of us to enjoy them in the future. Right now there is a 25 per person daily limit, right? Wrong! Let's be real- istic. You go out in the morning and catch 25, bring them in, clean and store in the freezer, then take a short nap and go back out in the afternoon for another 25 what happened to the daily limit rule? Oh, and go back out at night for another 25 per person? Game Wardens would have to at every access 24/7 to insure that doesn't happen. Also, size limits should be initiated. Any crappie under 10 inches should be returned to the lake. I have seen them go in the live well 50-cent .size and up. Oh, and about three poles per person rather than as many as one can get around the boat. I have counted up to thirty- five poles around a pontoon boat with only two people in it. The article mentioned the lake becoming a mud hole. Everyone wants to blame the recent hurri- canes for all the take's woes. Also, the agricultural areas to the north of the lake. Well, the hurri- canes did stir up the waters and the agricultural interests do con- tribute to some of the lake's cur- rent coffee colored water out in the open lake. But; none of the government entities tell you about periodic channel and.inter-, coastal waterway dredging that stirs up a lot of mud and with pre- dominantly northeast, east and .southeast winds we have had for the past 2 or 3 years all that mud comes into the North and West shoes. There's no grass in the outlying areas to filter that water" like used to be when we had hydrilla, grass and lily pad stands about 8 to 10 years ago. Neither do these agencies tell you about the incessant spraying that has gone on for the past decade or so. They say this spraying is pro- grammed to spray and kill the nuisance weeds such as water hyacinths and water lettuce. That's a joke. The big reason that there is a dangerous lack of the appropriate vegetation for fish bait to thrive in is that this chemi- cal kills more than just those types. Each day 15 to 20 airboats depart from a facility on State Road 721 to go out and spray. They are under contract with the State of Florida, permanently! Also, in the last couple years they have sprayed hundreds of acres of cattails around the lake. One of the largest areas is the north- west corner around the Monkey Box, The Hayfields, Moonshine Bay and the North shore. The cattails were sprayed by helicop- ter and those cattails were not bothering anything. Drive out through there how and its Dead Man's Land. They destroyed fish bait habitats, bird nesting and alli- gator nesting habitats. All this incessant spraying killed vegeta- tion, which sank to the bottom of the area creating 18 to 24 inches of decaying vegetative silt, which turns to brown mud. You can't see the bottom of the lake at all. Try to find out why from the gov- ernment agencies and you get waffle-worded and high tech answers for all that mess but no common sense solutions. There standard answer is, "I'll give you the telephone number: of my supervisor". Now that multiple misman- agement has prevailed, the agen- cies are begging for citizen help, which they should have been soliciting all along. It's amazing that government officials have a tendency to think that the general citizens know nothing until they get in a bind. However, you know what's even more amaz- ing? All the merchants around this lake depend largely upon fisherpersons and tourists for the success of their businesses yet let these agencies dictate failing management and do little about it! They should band together all around the lake in a strong mer- chants force and get the politics out of these four agencies and demand sensible management for the benefit of everyone. An example of politics gone astray was the Governor and his entourage visiting Okeechobee, walking g out on the pier and stal- ing the fact that something has to be done about Lake Okee- chobee. Get real, Governor, look- ing at one area of the. lake and you know how to solve its prob- lems? He's going to designate $300 million for retention basins for water excess. What a waste of our tax money! And, mer- chants just keep swallowing that bunk antrgrumble a bit then go on without taking the govern- ment to task. Will they ever wake up? The only one in the article that made common sense was Mr. White, the guide, who has little trouble finding fish for his clients. I have kn6wn him for a time and know that he knows this lake and generally what ails it. Yet he, like others of us that know where to find them; always finds good fish- ing for his clients. Funny how no one ever taps the knowledge and experience of those of us who have watched this lake come and go. Like the FWC said, your help is needed. You tourist...if you want to have a future of fishing in Lake Okeechobee, better get involved also. Johnsie R. McGuire, Sr. Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Last week was Groundhog Day, and it seems that we are having six more weeks of winter. Why is the groundhog the choice ani- mal to celebrate this day? Does the groundhog have a special intuitive sense to determine weather predictions? Just Curi- ous Doc, Jim .a in Belle Glade. A: Oh Jim , your going make me do . some . research! And, . it got me thinking. Why is it not Chi- huahua Day? Doc I'm sure my Savvy Luigi could cast an impressive shadow! Okay, so here is what I found out: If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Feb. 2 each year, we are in for a long winter. Not that meaningful here in sunny Flori- da, but up north it's cause for either sighs or cheers. Ground- hog Day is an example of pre- dicting the weather based on folklore. The roots of Groundhog Day goes back to 6th century Germany. Feb. 2 is 40 days after Christmas, and is known as Can- dlemas Day. On this day, candles were blessed by local clergy and distributed to use for the rest of the year. This tradition marked the mid-point of winter, and was the day to also predict how much longer it would last. One way to estimate winter's length was to see how many candles you needed to get you from Can- dlemas day to spring. Another way was to depend on a local wildlife favorite the Hedge- hpg! If the hedgehog saw his shadow on Candlemas Day, it would mean 40 more days of winter. When German settlers came to Pennsylvania, they switched to the much more prevalent Groundhog! Cool story huh? So, Punxsutawney Phil is a beloved symbol of this tradition, and happily lives in Punx- sutawney Pa. He is said to be correct at least 90 percent of the time. Is he intuitive? Well maybe, 90 percent is pretty good guess- ing in my book! Not only have I learned about Groundhog Day, but now can spell Punx- sutawney too! Thanks for the challenge! Best wishes, Doc Savvy Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Hello my name is Ian, and I want to buy a teacup poodle for my wife this Valentine's Day. I have heard countless stories of how much money is spent on a teacup breed, and the end result is a lot bigger than what is expected. How do I know for sure I will be getting a teacup? A: Ian I think I am about to ruin your day. I don't think there is a way to guarantee a teacup. Even if both parents are teacups, there is a one-in-four chance yours will be full grown. Teacup breeds are in high demand and are very expensive. Teacups are a genetic roll of the dice. What you are paying for is the high probability of getting one - about 75 percent. Some breed- ers offer a puppy exchange if you are not happy with your puppy. By the time you figure out teacup or not, your hooked and an exchange is out of the question. So, consider this Ian. Take your wife to the pound to adopt the pup of her choice. This way shots and neutering are a pack- age deal. You will save anywhere from $500 to $800, and will be giving a homeless pet a second chance. Either way, hope it all works out! Keep me posted! Doc Savvy E-mail your pet questions to DocSawy@aol.com and check out your answers weekly in The Pet Corner. 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Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com - Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee OPINtON Thursday, February 9, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Residents speak out about crime Crime Stoppers By Jose Jesus Zaragoza BELLE GLADE Residents in Belle Glade say they are tired of the rise in criminal activities in their neighborhoods. With sud- den spikes in robberies affecting them, a number of the home- owners presented their issue to the Belle Glade City Commission at Monday night's meeting and asked that something be done to remedy the problem. Citing the fact that the depart- ment has had to contend with numerous vacancies over the course ofthe last few months, the speakers said that the city should begin to invest more in its polic- ing services or contract with the sheriff's office for the services. "No one is here to bash Chief Dowdell, we're here to say he needs help," said Sherrie Dulany, a former city commissioner and resident of the northeast section of town one of the sections hit by the recent rash of burglaries. According to Ms. Dulany, most of her neighbors had been directly affected by the robberies, with the crimes taking hold of much of the northeast section. "There are not enough offi- cers," said Ms. Dulany. "That's not his (Chief Dowdell's) fault." In complaining about the cur- rent condition of the police department and the lack of offi- cers there -with the department struggling to hire back a fully- staffed force the residents placed blame on the city for not offering officers the kind of pay that can keep them in the Glades. Most agreed that the troubles could not be placed squarely on the shoulders of the chief. Frank Mayo, who is running in the March elections for a seat on the city commission, said, "I don't blame Chief Dowdell. Why has that gentleman not been given the money," to hire qualified offi- cers? As the city looked the next day at possibly annexing several heavily populated areas of land into the city, the residents won- dered whether it would have the police force to patrol the new areas sufficiently.. "Crime does not discrimi- nate," said Mayor Steve Wilson. "We are going to do anything and everything possible to resolve this." The mayor proposed the cre- ation of a task force to specialize in addressing policing issues, including acting as an advisory board to the council on remedy- ing the current situation of the police department. The commit- tee, the mayor said, would be ide- ally made up of a mixture of the. city's population. "You're saying some good things," said Mayor Wilson, who added that his own home had also been broken into at least three times. "If you want to enter- tain the thought .of sheriff, put that in there. I think we can get through this as a community." The commissioners voted unanimously for the creation of the board, and will return at a future meeting with recommen- dations .on appointments to that board. Illegal alien investigation continues Sheriff Ronnie Lee has announced that on Feb. 3 the Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified by the Glades County Sheriff's'Office Investigation Divi- sion of a transportation/trafficking illegal aliens investigation that was being conducted in Glades County. The subject was holding illegal aliens and was going to exchange the illegal aliens for $1,000 a piece. The delivery of the illegal aliens was to occur at the La Fies- ta located on State Road 29, Hendry County. The Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and HCSO Road Patrol Division, Glades County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division with Glades County Road Patrol Division conducted surveil- lance at the La Fiesta. At approximately 2:40 a.m., a vehicle that contained four illegal aliens and a driver and a passen- ger arrived at the La Fiesta. One of the illegal aliens was able to get out of the vehicle when the vehi- cle was approached by law enforcement officers from Hendrv and Glades County Sher- iff's Offices. The vehicle contain- ing tw\o subjects and the three ille- gal aliens left the scene. Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and Road Patrol Division conducted a car pursuit and vehicle was stopped at County Road 78 and State Road 29. The driver, Jeovanie Garcia, age 22, and the passenger Fernan- do Perez, 25, were taken into cus- todywithout incident. The FBI and Border Patrol were notified and responded to the Hendry Couinty Sherifl's Office. The federal authorities detained all illegal aliens. Investi- gation continues. Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs the help of the community to help locate a want- ed fugitive as of Feb. 2, 2006. His name is Antonio Morgan, Jr. he is described as a black male, D.O.B: May 29, 1965. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds - he has black hair and brown eyes. His last Antonlo known Morgan, Jr. address is Annona Ave., Pahokee. He is wanted for felony violation of probation, possession of cocaine with intent to sell; resisting officer with violence. If you should have any information or know the whereabouts of Antonio Morgan, Jr., please call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. Tigers wrap up season with 11-run win. Sports, Pages 14 Check us out on the web www.newszap.com Same Day Service Lab On Premises MERE ,GENERAL ANESTHESIA AVAILABLE MERCER CALL FORYOUR PRICE QUOTE AND INFORMATION. DENTAL CLINIC 1-866-226-9400 ON Us 41, S. FT. MYERS TOLL FREE m ',Jh 0 l l', '"if I 'Ij. l ,. ,1 ,,1, l 4 ',, r d .,i t l, , Find it in the Classifieds Pages 19-23 E~u~~1IIII At Home Atmosphere '- (8631763-6577 6315 S.E. 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Miss Sugar Festival Pageant Director Pam Kelley said, "The Sugar Realty decision to partner with us and provide major sponsorship will allow us to take this event to the next level. We will have an improved program for the contestants lead- ing up to the final night of judg-- ing and we'll also have major improvements in our Miss Sugar Festival Pageant Booklet." Ms. Kelley also indicated that the support from Sugar Realty would even allow for more improvements in the future years. She added, "How wonder- ful it is to have Sugar Realty spon- soring the Miss Sugar Pageant. Their participation will allow us to make significant improve- ments in our pageant and, of course, the contestants reap the benefits." This year's Miss Sugar Pageant will take place Saturday, April 8 at John Boy Auditorium and hopeful contestants have until Feb. 16 to sign up for the event. Entry forms are available at Clewiston High School, Clewis- ton Public Library and the Clewiston Chamber of Com- merce. Contestants and their par- ents must bring the completed form to a mandatory parent meeting at. the Clewiston Inn at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16. Assistance with big money for college BELLE GLADE One hour can mean big money for college- bound students when they attend Florida's first College Goal Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach Community College's Belle Glade location. College Goal Sunday is a free event to assist college-bound stu- dents and their families in filling out the Free Application for Feder- al Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be intimidating, and research shows this is espe- cially true for first-generation and minority students who are college bound. Financial aid experts will be available to assist students in English, Creole and Spanish. "Research shows that many families feel they can't afford a col- lege education for their children, even though millions of dollars in financial aid are available," said Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education Chan- cellor David Armstrong. "The Col- lege Goal Sunday program was designed to show families that higher education is within their reach." Often, students do not apply for financial aid because they think they are ineligible, or they do not understand student finan- cial assistance regulations and procedures. The best Way to determine eligibility is to apply using the FAFSA. At the very least, this application can qualify the student for a low-interest loan but they may also be eligible for grants, scholarships and work- study. "Many students and their par- ents have difficulty applying for funds," Dr. Beverly Sermons, director of outreach and access for the Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Educa- tion, said. "With College Goal Sunday we're going to make it easier by giving them two things. The first is. more information about the availability of millions of dollars in financial aid and second, expert assistance with filling out the FAFSA to get this money for college." Deadlines for submitting the FAFSA, which is required for any student seeking federal and state financial aid, can be .as early as March 1. Students who attend Col- lege Goal Sunday should bring their 2005 tax return, W-2 and other 2005 income documents as well, as their parents' tax docu- ments to complete the application for submission that day. Students who complete their FAFSA at the event will be automatically entered in a drawing for a scholar- ship award. For more information visit \~\~w.floridacoliegegoal.com. < http: \\w\'.floridacollegegoal.c 'oh/> or call PBCC -at (561) 868- 3330. Growth and jobs could go hand-in-hand SUNRISE APPLIANCE New In Box or Scratch & Dent Full Factory Warranty Save More In Moore Haven. 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The South Florida Water Man- agement/Corps of Engineers C- 43 reservoir project, proposed for the old Berry property west of LaBelle, is ready to start gear- ing up. Part of the Everglades Restoration Acceler8 program, this project is the C-43 reservoir test cell construction. It is expected to be a 180-day project leading into the full reservoir project. The project will need con- struction workers and equip- ment operators and will be hir- ing right away. The Education Center of Southwest Florida (ECSWF) is setting up a curriculum for SFWMD for the C-43 board of directors to ensure that workers will have some minimum basic training, such as Occupational Safety and Hazard Administra- tion (OSHA) safety classes. Those interested in seeking construction jobs with" the proj- ect are invited to the EDC office,: located at the Greater LaBelle Chamber of Commerce building at SR 80'and Bridge Street in LaBelle, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. till noon. Workforce Developnment will be conducting the interviews. - Although this is only a 180- day project, EDC Director Jan Groves said those hired may have the opportunity to continue their employment on the major project to follow. In any case skills and experience acquired on this important job will last a lifetime Spanish speakers will be available at the sign up and will be welcome on the jobsite. Annual health fair comes to Belle Glade on Feb. 18 BELLE GLADE On Presi- dent's Weekend, Feb. 18 Nova Southeastern Uninersity's Health Profession's Division along %\\ith 130 community partners will once again provide it's Weekend of Rural Community Health Fairs. The Fifth Annual Glades REACH Fair will take place at Belle Glade Elementary School between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. A second community heath fair will take place the following day at Clewiston Middle School. Last year the Glade's REACH Fair had 960 residents attend and well over 1,500 medical services were performed and document- ed. One hundred and fifteen community agencies and providers partnered in the event. NSU Faculty and students along side local community providers worked together to offer quality care and easy access throughout the day. Translators were made available for non-English speak- ing residents in Spanish and Cre- ole. Posters and Brochures were bi-lingual as well. Throughout the day, the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Net- work (LORHN) provided local provider follow-up for the resi- .,dents of Belle Glade, Pahokee " and South Bay. Dr. Steven B. Zucker, D.M.D., M.Ed., along side Dr. Camille Bentley D.O. and a former AMSA ,(American Medical Students Association) Student President had the vision to imagine the enormous contribution NSU would be able to offer in these rural, underserved communi- ties. With the blessing of Dr. Anthony Silvagni, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and faculty and students from every one of the eleven colleges of Health at Nova Southeastern University, they joined Glades PATCH, and numerous local providers to create a day of much needed free medical serv- ices for the people of the Glades. Today, five years later, thanks to their vision, the REACH Week- end of Health Fairs is an impor- tant, anticipated community event. Numerous other NSU HPD faculties1 students, AHEC Staff & AMSA members have worked hard to make this dream, a reality. Side by side NSU partnered with Glades. PATCH (Planned Approach to Community Health) Planning Committee members and their respective agencies, including: Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN), Healthy Communities Access Program (HCAP), PBC Health Care District, Western Office, CL Brumback Community Health Center, Glades General Hospital, Glades Health Initiative, Glades Initiative Management Board, American Lung / Glades Asthma Project, The Heart Project, East Coast Migrant Head Start, Red- lands Christian Migrant Associa- tion, Quantum Foundation, Belle Glade Elementary School and The Everglades AHEC (Area Health Education Center). everyone. We will be distribut- On site health services, .ing several thousandsmedically include, Medical Examinations, related giveaways. We will also: Pediatric through Geriatric, Den- have a clown, music, 'and a local tal Screenings, Optometric radio station that will be broad- Screenings, Occupation and casting all day. Additionally, Physical Therapy, HIV Testing .Avon Corporation will be attend- and Bi-lingual HIV Education, ing and offering makeovers for Asthma, Diabetes and Tubercu- female residents and job oppor- losis testing, Audio logy Screen- tunities. The fair promises ings and hearing tests, Distribu- prizes, raffles, face painting and tion of. Amplified Phones, to great time for all. qualified residents, Mammo- This is the best example of a gram Screenings, Women's grassroots, rural and urban com- Health issues, Immunizations, munity collaboration of effort Flu shots, Pneumonia Shots, and services, anyone could hope Osteoporosis Screenings, Glades to imagine. Please join us Presi- .Prescription Assistance Pro- dent's Weekend, Feb. 18, in gram, My Medicare Matters and Belle Glade for this amazing Health Education and Counsel- community event! 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EDUCATION 9 Thrdy eray9 06Srigtecm uiissuho aeOecoe GCD School Briefs School advisory council meeting The Scho6l Advisory Council of Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School will liold its regular monthly meeting onr Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the media center. 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 meet- ing room, 400 10th Street, SW in Moore Haven. 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 Bucklead Ridge has begun its Sun- day school (CCD) program. Please call Ann at 467-1516 or Fr. Dan at the Parish Office (863) 946-0696 for more information. Fun for all ages! Glades Truancy Program The Glades County School Board has adopted a truancy pro- gram for all Glades County schools for the 2005-06 school year, in an effort to reduce unexcused absences. Glades Truancy Program handbooks are available at each school office. 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 ques- tions you may call Scott Bass at (863) 946-0202 ext. 13. would like a copy of the report, please stop by the office and one willbemadeavailabletoyou. Children's advocates are needed WestGlades EleAmnta r The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program needs volunteers to repre- sent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children before the court, social service agencies and the community. No special educational degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commitment to helping a child. Attendance at, three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239) 461-4360 or (800) 269-6210 for more informa- tion, and to reserve your space for training. Accountability report The "No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report" for Moore Haven Elemen- tary School is now available in the elementary school office. If you Parents: FCAT scores may be picked up at the school office, Mon- day-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop the violence The Hendry and Glades Domes- tic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing services, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic/sexual violence in our community. The meetings rotate. between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved in _the council or for information about meeting dates and times, please call Abuse Council and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension (REACT): (863) 674-181.1 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to speak with an advo- cate. SFCC recognizes local student South Florida Community College recognizes those stu- dents who have pursued and achieved academic excellence during their course of study at the College. - Students are named to the Dean's List for receiving a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.79. Moore Haven student Tony D. Bevis was named to the fall 2005 Dean's List. Glades County School Calendar Feb. 9: Open house; elemen- tary schools; 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20: Presidents Day holiday March 3: Chalo Nitka holiday March 10: End of third nine- week period March 13: Teacher workday (No school for students) March 16: Report cards go out March 20-24: Spring break" April 14: Good Friday holiday April 17: 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 students/early release June 1-2: Post school; teacher workdays June 2: Last day for teachers Free family fun at the seventh annual event Looking for a free fun filled day for your entire family' Feb. 11 from' 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A.R.M. Loxahatch- ee National Wildlife Refuges is the place to be. "Florida's River of Life Conservation in the Everglades" is the theme for the seventh annual Everglades day festival. Over 4,000 people came out last year to join in the fun and experience the Ever- glades. This year will be even more exciting. Joan Wolberg will do a special program as Marjory Stone- man Douglas, "Grandmother of the Everglades"; there will be an 11 a.m. dedication of the South Flori- da Birding Trail, at the Kiosk by the Marsh Trail; and an Everglades Conservation panel discussion. Everglades Day is for people of all ages and cultures. Spanish presen- tations will be available as well as Spanish interpreters who will be at our information tables to answer any questions. Our quest speaker is Nathaniel Reed, notable environmentalist and former Assistant Secretary of the Interior, %\ho will also moder- ate the Everglades Conservation panel. Other speakers include Brain LaPointe, Gary Foforth, and others closely connected with .Everglades Conservation. The dis- cussions will be very stimulating and informative. As Florida contin- ues to grow it, is important to bring all people from all cultures to the Everglades to experience and see one of our most valuable national treasures first hand. This experi- ence will help people realize the importance of preserving the Ever- glades for all of our children to enjoy. There will be bus trips out to the critical marsh area of the Ever- glades. Tours are also available to the study areas set up by the South Florida Water Management District to access the best practices for sav- ing our Everglades. Children will enjoy the wild ani- mal programs and experience hands-on children's activities pro- vided by the exhibitors. They will be mesmerized as Javier de Sol and Carrie Sue Ayvar weave their children's tales on stage. People will be able to pick and choose from an all day fun filled lineup including presentations and exhibits of live animal, birds and reptiles; nature walks; canoeing; kayaking; food; live bluegrass and Brazilian music; and much more. There is off-site parking wit free shuttle bus service to the hub of activities. Daylong trolley service will be available too transport visi- tors to every venue offered during the festival. This event is being sponsored in. partnership with the Arthur R. Mar- shall Loxahatchee NWR, ,The Audubon Society of the Ever- glades, and friends of the Loxa- hatchee NWR. The Arthur R. Marshall Loxa- hatchee National Wildlife Refuge is located at 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL off State Road 7/US 441 (2 miles south of Boynton Beach Blvd, For more information contact the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge at (561) 734-8303 or visit their Website at http://loxahatch- ee.fws.gov. SWE CAN HELP REBUILD YOUR CREDIT! Guaranteed financing with as little Coast Financial Group -Dvre-akutce hreOt Wild horses and burros to be adopted locally OKEECHOBEE The Bureau of Land Management will bring 100 wild horses and burros to the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on State Road 70 Feb. 18-19 for adoption. Those interested in adopting a wild horse.should make preparations .in advance. The following information, including frequently asked ques- tions, was provided by the BLM Web site. A wild free-roaming horse or burro, as defined by Federal law, is an unbranded, unclaimed, free- roaming horse or burro found on Western public rangelands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Wild horses and burros are descendants of animals released by or escaped from Spanish explorers, ranchers, miners, U.S. Cavalry, or Native Americans. Why does the BLM offer wild horses and burros for adoption? The Wild Free-Roaming Hors- es and Burros Act of 1971 gave the Department of the Interior's BLM and the Department of Agri- culture's USFS the authority to manage, protect, and control wild horses and burros on the nation's public rangelands to ensure healthy herds and healthy rangelands. Federal protection and a lack of natural predators have resulted in.thriving wild horse and burro populations that grow in number each year. The BLM monitors rangelands and Wild horse and burro herds to determine the number of animals, including livestock and wildlife, that the land can support. Each year, the BLM gathers excess wild horses and burros from areas where vegetation and water could become scarce if too many ani- mals use the area. These excess animals are offered for adoption to qualified people through the BLM's Adopt- a-Horse-or-Burro program. After caring for an animaltfor one year, the adopter is eligible to receive title, or ownership, from the Fed- eral Government. While the chal- lenges to adopting enough ani- mals are greater than ever, the program is:a popular one. In fact, the BLM placed more than. 207,000 A\ ild horses and burros into private care from 1973 through Fiscal Year 2005. Why adopt a wild horse or burro? With kindness and patience, you may train a wild horse or burro for many uses. Wild horses have become champions in dres- sage, jumping, barrel. racing, endurance riding, and pleasure riding, while burros excel in driv- ing, packing, riding, guarding, and serving as companion ani- mals. Both wild horses and wild burros are known for their sure- footedness, strength, intelligence, and endurance. Providing a home for a wild horse or burro is both challeng- ing and rewarding. Adopting a wild horse or burro is a unique. opportunity for you to care for and train a living symbol of Amer- ican history. How can I qualify to adopt a wild horse or burro? To adopt a wild horse or burro, you must: Be at least 18 years of age (Parents or guardians may adopt a' wild horse or burro and allow younger family members to care for the animal.); Have no prior conviction for inhumane treatment of animals or for violations of the Wild Free- Roaming Horses and Burros Act; Demonstrate that you have adequate feed, water, and facili- ties to provide humane care for the number of animals request- ed; and, Show that you can provide a home for the adopted animal in the United States. What facilities must I have to adopt awild horse or burro? You must provide a minimum of 400 square feet (20 feet x 20 feet) for each animal adopted. Horses less than 18 months of age should be kept in corrals with fences 5 feet high. Fences must be at least 4.5 feet high for ungen- tied burros and 6 feet high for ungentled horses more than 18 months of age. You.should not release an ungentled animal into a large open area, such as a pas- ture, since you may not be able to recapture the animal for training -er to provide veterinary care. However, once the animal is gen- tied, you may release it into a pas- ture or similar area. The acceptable corral must be sturdy and constructed out of poles, pipes, or planks (mini- mum 1.5 inch thickness) without dangerous protrusions. Barbed wire, large-mesh woven, strand- ed and electric materials are unacceptable for fencing. Posts should be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter and spaced no farther than 8 feet apart. Hori- zontal rails should be 3-inch min- imum diameter poles or planks at least 2 feet x 8 feet. If you use poles, there should be a mini- mum of five horizontal rails, and when you use 2" x 8" planks, there should be at least four rails. No space between rails should exceed 12". You should fasten all rails to the inside of the post with either heavy'nails or lag screws. - You must provide shelter from inclement weather and tempera- ture extremes for your adopted wild horse or burro. Shelters must be a two-sided structure with a roof, well-drained, adequately ventilated, and accessible to the animalss. The two sides need to block the prevailing winds and need to protect the major part of the bodies of the horse or burro. Tarps are not acceptable. What should I feed my adopt- ed animal? Good quality grass hay is ade- quate for a wild horse or burro. Horses and burros are very sensi- tive to abrupt changes in what and when they are fed. At the adoption, the BLM provides addi- tional information about feeding. In addition, your veterinarian can advise you about proper care and feeding. How do I adopt a wild horse or burro? S.If you meet the adoption quali- fications requirements, complete the "Application for Adoption of Wild Horses or Burros," (avail- able online at http://www.wild- horseandburro.blm.gov/index.ph p) and mail it to the BLM office serving your area. The BLM will contact you during the applica- tion review process to verify that your facilities meet the minimum requirements for the number of animals you want to adopt. Appli- cations will also be available at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on the day of the sale, but must be completed and turned in before 10 a.m. on Feb. 18. How manywild horses or bur- ros may I adopt? You may adopt up to four wild horses or burros within a 12- month period.. However, you may seek permission from the BLM to adopt more than four, in which case the agency requires addi- tional verification of facilities and compliance checks. Though you may adopt more than four in a 12-month period, you can receive title to only four adopted animals within that period. How much does it cost to adopt awild horse or burro? The minimum adoption fee for each wild horse or burro is $125. The adoption event will use competitive bidding to establish the adoption fee for each horse. The average adoption fee is about $185 for horses, $135 for burros, and $160 for mules. Some attractively-marked horses, such as paints may go for as much as $500. The minimum adoption fee also applies to adoption events using the less common lottery draw, or first-come, first-served method. $10,000 Grand Prize 18 ways to win $$$$ Only 400 drawing tickets sold Get yours NOW! 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FWC report on lake' By Loma Jablonski Okeechobee News At a summit held on Jan. 13, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the decline in the fish population of Lake Okeechobee with anglers, busi- ness owners and biologists. According to the press release, the lack of aquatic vege- tation, forage fish and sport fish production spells big trouble for the Lake Okeechobee fishery. The FWC took 66 electrofish- ing samples of largemouth bass at different areas around the lake in areas such as Harney Pond, Fisheating Bay, Tin House Cove, Indian Prairie Canal, Horse Island, King's Bar, Cody's Cove and J&S Fish Camp. They took a lake-wide trawl in 27 primarily open-water areas such as Taylor Creek, Nubbin Slough, the open water south of the Pass, the shiner traps and the open water out from Horse Island for other species of fish during the month of October. Their findings are far from posi- tive. "We picked up the lowest number of black crappie since the program started in 1973," said Jon Fury, FWC South Region freshwater fisheries administrator, about their recent trawl samples on the lake. "Our capture rate of black crappie larger than ,8 inches was 25 times lower than average." Recent electrofishing sam- ples done around the lake in October 2005 also show a lack of baby -- or, "young-of-the- year" bass which indicates a poor reproduction rate for bass. "We collected one young-of- the-year bass in 16 hours of elec- trofishing, which is startling," ,Mr. Fury said. "Following the lake recession and drought in 2000, we collected 163 young- of-the-yearbass." When asked what could be done to save the lake, local FWC biologist Don Fox stated, "There is no short term solution. There is too much water and too much damage to the habitat for a short term fix. "What we need is several years of ideal conditions such as lower lake levels; good weather conditions; and, the political wheel to operate in such a way as to help the lake. We're going to have to become extremely restrictive on crappie limits. As for the bass, they are not cur- rently in as much danger as crappies, but should still be monitored closely." he added. Information presented by Mr. Fox included notable trawl totals. In trawls performed between 1988 and 1991 the dom- inant species in the lake includ- ed threadfin shad, bluegill, black crappie, Florida gar, gizzard shad, white catfish and redear sunfish. The average number of fish collected was 6,052 with an average of 11.21 fish per minute collected. The average number of threadfin shad was 2,992 and the average number of black crappie being 2,037. The aver- age weight of the crappies was 80.39(g). In the trawl performed in October 2005 the samples changed dramatically. The dom- inant species are now black crappie, white catfish, channel catfish, Florida gar, bluegill and Lake Okeechobee is popular with area residents a among some of the best fishing spots in the nation Wildlife Conservation Commission's Freshwater Fi dark shadow over the future of the lake. threadfin shad. The total num- ber of fish collected w\as 1,145 with an average number of fish collected per minute of 2.12 The number of threadfin shad had dropped to 80 and the aver- age number of black crappie had dropped to 482. Their aver- age weight had plummeted to 9.589(g). The dr.op in shad is particularly alarming as they are an important part of the crap- pie's food chain. According to the recent press release, based on biologists' experience from the past, they expect the recovery of aquatic vegetation and sport fish popula- tions to be a multi-year process. Because of this, the FWC Dii- sion of Freshwater Fisheries Management experts are dis- cussing possible changes to bag limits on sport fish including crappie and bass in Lake Okee- chobee. Those who deal with the lake have know n there were prob- lems with Lake Okeechobee for several years, especially follow- ing the past two hurricane sea- sons. Some tournament direc- tors such as HT3 Outdoors have already voluntarily taken steps to help the bass population. HT3 president Pat Malone recently dropped the amount of bass that could be brought to the weigh-in scale fromifive to three. Bubb'"Heltoh who, along with his wife Margaret, own Gar- rard's Bail and Tackle Shop, has seen a significant drop in the number of crappie fishermen. He is worried about the future of the lake because it directly affects his business. "We need to have the lake dropped to 10 feet and have it done no\\. Then it needs to be kept that low so that \\e get some grass to grow on the bot- tom," said Mr. Helton. "Crappie need grass to spawn and there is none. The lake has become a pure mud hole. I've even seen a drop in bass, and you can see by the weights that are being brought in at the bass tourna- ments that there is a problem. "You can thank South Florida Water Management and the Corps of Engineers for this mess. We tried to tell them even before the hurricanes that we had a problem with the lake level, but they wouldn't listen to us locals. It's going to take help from those who. come here to fish and spend money to get their atten- tion, and we need the help as soon as possible," he continued. e"south if Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 alarming Seminole Tribe to be recognized HOLL\YWOOD, Fla - Whether 11 is a Swvamp Buggy Eco-Tour, Airboat Ride, critter and reptile shows, overnight experi- ence in a thatched roof chickee on the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Big Cypress Reservation in the Florida Everglades or a museum tour, Billie S%%amp Safari and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum offer origi- nal, award winning Native Ameri- can experiences unique to Flori- da. Billie Swan-p Safari recently. received both the "Top Ten Unique Experience in Florida" and "Best Guided Tour" a%,ards lifom Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing organization. The New York Post recently listed Billie S%\arnp Salari's Overnight Package as a "Top Ten South Flonda Gela% a,." USA Today listed the Ah-Tah- Thi-Ki Museum as one of the top ten Native American Museums in the United States. "We are honored to receive such great recognition and are happy to be able to show the Seminole Tribe of Florida's history and culture in an educational, informative and enjoyable way," states Tina Osceola, Executive Director of the Museum. Other awards bestowed upon Billie Swamp Safari include the Travel Channel's "Top 10 Must Do, Must See in South Florida" and South Florida Magazine's "Best Attraction" and "Best Guid- ed Tour" are casting ai ,'i l i r n:le l We don't iust do oil changes and tune ups. t Shrimp are a vital patb:f the natural food chain in Lake Okee- chobee and a favoT f-ir largemootth bass. A few years ago it was almost impoi, s -to spot them in the open waters of the lake. Now, they. *ih abundance which tells scientists that there are few Sh- to eat them. These shrimp were among those bro during the FWC trawl in October. Attempts to reach tn- has seen a drop off in bass over tati\e of SFWMD w S iJuc- -the last several months. But, he cessful as of press irA attributes that to the noir mal Local angler and pr signal slow down in fishing this time of guide Larry Wright fllt y"en year. though the lake has s 6ob- "If we don't take care of the lems, there are stil Ut fl y ol. habitat, there % ill be no fish," bass to be caught, -, eight stated Mr. Fox. "The lake is so also said most bass .'. re muddy that plants won't grow. policing themrselve i. t1"' e Peoplk. have to:; get uniteI add "catch and release" pr'am~n become involved if they \"arit He did state, howev al he this turned around " Roadside Nursery PRIMARILY PALMS & FLOWERING SHRUBS 812 NE 40th Avenue Okeechobee (863) 610-0296 | 'Registra idn .7231654 . *kM~j~kiE searching high and )w to save? Get High-speed Internet, satelliteTV, reliable home phone service and unlimited nationwide long-distance calling for less than $110 a month. 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Seating is limited, so firms are asked to limit participation to one representative and place an RSVP by telephone to Will Salters at (863) 462-5260 or (800) 250- 4200, extension 3029. The SFWMD Okeechobee Service Center is located on the second floor of the Bank of America building in downtown Okee- chobee, which is at 205 N. Parrott Ave., Okeechobee, Fla. 34972. Garlic provides healthful benefits As a volunteer instructor for olive oil (that is in the produce ^the Trident Sea Cadet Program, I section). You can also purchase :try to make "KP" assignments a minced garlic in water, but more interesting by teaching the A frankly, I don't think that variety ,'cadets a little about nutrition. On r -, has as much flavor. Saturday, I made homemade Healthier Those who don't like the chili for 36 teenage cadets plus. Life taste or smell of garlic can take it their adult instructors. I left two in supplement form. crock pots filled with chili to The four-legged members of simmerrands. When I came back, I withKatrina Elsken your family, can also benefit iedsoWeoneIhadedisturbfrom garlic. Mix garlic in canned noticed someone had disturbed 'the pots. Garlic also contains a sub- dog and cat food to help control ' e "We added more garlic," a stance that is a natural blood fleas. Mixing garlic into horse Icadet admitted. thinner which can help prevent feed can help protect them from , I was so proud. blood clots. mosquitoes. Before adding gar- '. Garlic is one nature's won- Garlic helps boost the lic to your animal's diet, consult oders. Garlic contains substances immune system, helping the your veterinarian. Some animals [that can help lower "bad" cho- body's natural defenses fight have special health problems or 'lesterol levels and help reduce disease. Studies have indicated react badlyto changesin diet. blood pressure. Garlic contains that garlic consumption may Before making any change to natural antibiotics that help fight help reduce the risk of stomach your diet orlexercise plan, con- bacteria and fungal infections. cancer and breast cancer. suit your doctor. This is especial- - The healthful properties of If you are fond of the flavor of ly important if you are on any garlic have been known and garlic, it is easy to add flavor and prescription medications. Some used for thousands of years and nutritional value to many foods. r e badly with foods medical studies have documents I prefer fresh garlic, which I drugs interact badly with foods substances in. garlic plant that saut6 in extra virgin olive oil that would otherwise be consid- have medicinal value. (EVOO for those who watch the ered "healthy." For example, t According to the American Food Network) and add to since garlic is a natural blood |Medical Association, more than soups, stews, Italian sauces and thinner, those who are on pre- I1,000 scientific studies have chili. For convenience, garlic can scription blood thinners should proven the beneficial properties be purchased powdered (in the talk to their doctors before of garlic, spice aisle) or minced garlic..in increasing garlic consumption. ,Study finds dairy foods aid weight loss : ROSEMONT, Ill. A new increased. However, the precise *clinical trial published Jan. 18 in explanation of how increasing Obesity Research (the journal of dairy servings impacts fat the Obesity Society) provides metabolism and body weight is more insight into \\hy consum- still unclear." ing dairy, foods is linked to The study included over- weight. and fat loss. This well- weight men and women, ages controlled study found that 20 to 50, who usually exercised when exercising -adults on a less than three hours a week. slightly reduced-calorie diet con- Over the course of seven weeks, ,sumed three to four servings of the subjects participated in four dairy foodsdAll'd .heir metabo:- .one-week periods in which they lism changed so that theirbqdies consumed either a low-dairy diet burned more fat than they did or a diet including 3-4 servings of when they had one serving of dairy foods each day. Several dairy under the same times during the study, partici- conditions. pants' rate of fat oxidation "The design of this study is (burning) was measured over a very strong as all of the subjects 24-hour period in a room consumed both diets at different calorimeter, an enclosed area in times and served as their own which very specific measure- controls," noted Edward Melan- ments can be taken. Room son, Ph.D., lead investigator and calorimeter studies are usually assistant professor of medicine done with only a few subjects, at the University of Colorado. but this current study included "Our data suggest that when you 19 men and women, a particu- restrict calories slightly and larly large group for this kind of increase calcium intake by study. increasing the number of low-fat This research shows how dairy servings, the amount of fat reducing calories and exercising you burn over 24 hours is while consuming adequate dairy foods can help improve the body's ability to burn fat which, may lead to the loss of body fat as seen in weight loss studies. In fact, this is the third study in the last six months to add support to' the body of research showing a connection between dairy and weight-management. "If weight loss is the goal, then striving to consume enough dairy products to meet the.ree- ommendations for calciumimay .be beneficial in terms of weight loss. A few other studies have shown that there may also be, beneficial effects on choles- terol," noted Dr. Melanson. "For most people, this would be about 2-4 servings of low-fat dairy foods each day." For more information on the nutritional benefits of dairy foods, visit www.nati'onal- dairycouncil.org. To read about real consumers' experiences in enjoying dairy while losing weight and for delicious and nutritious recipes and tips on how to get 3-A-Day of Dairy, visit www.3aday.org. Introducing Dr. Ellis Webster, ENT '- e. "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. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Webster. Dr. Webster is currently taking appointments. Please call 561-996-3750 to schedule an appointment. 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He was a great one to have fruit. He liked to make ambrosia. He was a single fellow who was just out of the army. He. was awfully good to us two girls (me and the other school teacher I told you about) to take us out on the lake duck hunting and down the, Kissimmee River.: "It was so beautiful the veg- etation on the Kissimmee River. There would be elderly men just living in a little shack and they would have a box of fish. They would stop and take their fish to the fish house in Okeechobee. They were just hideouts from the war ... deserters, really. I don't know what. became of them when they died. There were five or six of them in those shacks. "Lake Okeechobee at one Festival Continued From Page 1 ners to the pavilion to enjoy in spite of the rain, along with the live band music. In addition, Margaret Pullen made a touching presentation to Mrs Marie Kussman, the Ortona .Family of the year. Vision Continued From Page 1 zation that provides regional economic development coordi- nation to businesses interested in expanding or relocating to the six county area. The visioning processes are being designed and facilitated by the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium, a state university service center that conducts consensus-build- ing projects around the state. Chris Pedersen, facilitator, emphasized the importance of this opportunity for the residents of Glades County to have a voice in their county's future. Wendell Taylor, Glades Coun- ty Administrator, talked about the importance of broad com- munity involvement in the visioning process. He also pro- vided the following information on ihe county population and income. Population 10,576, in 3,852 households in 2000; *e 10,729 in 2003: Income Personal income in 2002: $17,769 (60th of 67 counties) .* Average earnings per job in 2002: $19,301 (67th of 67) Median Household income in 2002: $30,954 (44th of 67) Wayne Aldrich, Superinten- dent of Schools, explained that there are 1,270 students in the school system and that signifi- cant growth is coming. The Lykes development and other developments will contribute to new school facilities and the Brighton Charter School will open soon. He emphasized that the schools are small and per- sonal and the plans are to not have any schools with more than 600 students. Qualities valued Visioning workshop partici- pants brainstormed a list of qualities, characteristics and places that they value in Glades County. These included: The Kissimmee River and its tranquility Lake Okeechobee and the natural areas around it The Lake Okeechobee Birds Continued From Page 1 grade: are Edvin Montejo, VanessaValle, Leslie Morado. 1st grade winners are Bryana Campbell and Estefania Hernan- dez. 3rd place winners, 1st grade Cora Jean Morrissey and Martyn Hettinger. 2nd grade are Cinthia Sanchez, DeeDee Hendricks and Elijah Germaine. In a group discussion, the stu- dents were asked what they liked best about living in Glades County. There were various answers including warm days and going outside to play, "pret- ty" flowers and trees, and lots of water in which to go fishing. But most of the answers in one way or another called attention to Glades County's innumerable birds. And one second grader added, "I love the birds. I look up at birds flying every day." Perhaps we should all remember the ancient line: And a little child shall lead them. Special to INI/Florida Archives Moore Haven in the 1930s had developed back into a bustling town after being flattened by hurricanes. time was so clean and beautiful. And all this vegetation that has grown up is not all from the manure like they say. As many lev- 'ees as they've got around the lake ... that's when it all started. "What will it take to clean up the lake?" I asked a fellow that used to fish with my daddy. He .said that nothing would clean it up like a damn good hurricane. "Without the storms and hur- The Ortona Cane Grinding Fes- tival is the mainstay of financial support of the Ortona Volunteer Fire Department. So even now, after the fact, since the festival was mostly "rained out", the fire department \will appreciate any and all donations. Simply send check or money order to: Ortona Volunteer Fire Department, 3070 Riverview Scenic Trail No traffic Rural land uses, open space with few houses The diverse population Serenity Tourists' attractions: such as the lake, fishing, wildlife, etc. Fishealing Creek it can be a world class canoe-trail Low crime rate Agriculture uses cattle and sod Archaeological sites Low-cost of living Great people a sense of place and community' Lack of pollution Ability for local [citizen] involvement to set development standards before major develop- ment happens The location in the state Colorful history of the peo- ple . " Birds'- 'great area for bird %watching including rare species Strategic location at the intersection of major highways Small schools good for families Great children Cleanliness Strong faith-based commu- nity and organizations that help, build community Accessibility to elected offi-. cials Officials and involved in the Regional Planning Commission, FHREDI and other regional efforts Good law enforcement of traffic violations Interest in preserving histo- ry of places and families Great teachers, many who have returned after going away for their education and, Brighton Seminole reserva- tion. Future hopes The workshop participants were encouraged to imagine that it is the year 2020 and the County has met all their hopes. They listed what they would like to see happen including: A countywide utility system with the elimination of septic tanks "Smart" growth with planned developments that pre- serve the open character of ricanes, this lake is not going to survive. But man is not going to be able to go in there and do any. thing by himself. Nothing. We say here, that if a hurricane comes, %we won't slay. This levee here is just made of sugar sand. You give it 24 hours and the wind will beat a hole in it. It seems to be that all this levee through here, 14 miles to the Kissimmee River seems to be in pretty good shape? If there is Drive, Moore Haven, Fl. 33471. Jimmy Summerall, Fire Chief, "We've not been able to make a total tallN as vet but we're afraid expenses were not met. We had a lot of pork steaks and chicken left oler which, of course, were frozen immediately, and we'll be looking for those who care about the fire department to call Jimmy or Teresa Summeral at either 9'46- Glades County, and reduce the loss ol green space A county ide beautifica- tion movement Development ol the river front Redevelopment of Wash- ington Park *Impact fees that limit mobile homes Creation of a regional shop- ping mall . Development of clean and reasonable hotels and Bed and Breakfast establishments to pro- mote tourism increase code enforcement staff and consistently enforce county building and zoning codes Establish restrictions for architectural approvals to meet rural design parameters Historic preservation Provide affordable housing for young families Provide senior-citizen friendly housing Implement conservation easements to help preserve open areas Limit "dumping ground" projects such as prisons, land- fills, toxic waste processing, etc. Improve major roadways '* Build sidewalks, bike.paths and multi-use trails Add rail transportation or a rural bus system around the lake Enforce the traffic laws and keep the speed limits low Preserve our natural envi- ronment Lower the lake level and clean up Lake Okeechobee Re-hydrate Lake Flirt and Cabbage Lake Address water quality and quantity in both the lake and the river Encourage economic development that provides housing, employment and net revenue for government Seek public services fund-. ing from more 'than property taxes Complete the Lake Okee- chobee Scenic Trail and market it nationally Recruit large diverse employers to improve the eco- nomic status of Glades County Promote and attract low impact businesses, not heavy industry Promote an atmosphere REMODELING & RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST Since 1989 ROOFING REMODELING RECONSTRUCTION Metal Roofing Replacement Shingles Structural Repairs Mold Remediation New House Construction Additions Whole House Remodeling: "We Warranty Our Work." 863-385-9403 Email: mark@strato.net www.mcscontractinginc.com Lic. # CCC1325639 Lic. # CBC047717 a hurricane that dike will not hold. "With all the vegetation, they came in here with a big machine and dug up all those hyacinths and hauled them away, but if they leave just one hyacinth, in a week it will have two or three buds and in a few months, they will be back just as bad as ever. "When Joe and I came out here in 1956 that levee wasn't there and them trees weren't there. We would lie in bed at night and we could count the house- boats out there on the lake fish- ing. They would hang their lanterns at night. - "Fishing was a big, big deal at one time. I remember in Moore Haven seeing an entire train pull out and it would have nothing on it but fish. At one time we had five fish houses in Moore Haven. Come the first of September, the fishermen would come in with their nets and they would do repairs and they wouldn't go back out on the lake until about December 0771 or 946-0566. You'll never get a 'better buy' on barbecued half chickens and or poi k steaks" Several volunteer firefighters exhibited great attitudes saying that... What more could the lire department ask ...after all, this \\as the first "rained out" event in all the 27 years since it began. that encourages home business- es with e-commerce and cyber businesses Revitalize Moore Haven with new commercial, retail, businessess, shopping opportu- nities. Eliminate substandard housing while preserving his- toric sites Improve access to health services Provide emergency and medical facilities Establish paid fire depart- ments county-wide Build a state of the art med- ical facility, small but complete Build Red Cross Hurricane shelters Increase vocational educa- tion opportunities Increase high school gradu- ation rates Attract a college or universi- ty extension So9 Provide more activities for children Build a large recreation center with ball fields, world- class pool, tennis courts (attract tournaments .: Build small, parks with neighborhood practice fields Provide a park with lake access, similar to the pier at Jaycee Park in Okeechobee County Attract cultural events for students and the community at the Doyle Conner Building, such as, traveling art exhibits Build a performing arts hall. Keep from becoming the residential subdivisions for coastal cities The facilitators and partici- pants emphasized the impor- tance of getting broader partici- pation at the next two workshops. Everyone was encouraged to spread the word and invite people to the next workshop. Kim Love, Director of the Department of Community Affairs,, Division of Housing and Community Development attended the meeting on behalf of FDCA. She said that she used to work in Glades County and cares for the community. She congratulated the group for their work. She committed the con- .tinued support of the Depart- ment of Community Affairs. Submitted to INI/Barbara Oehlbeck Treasured areas like Fisheating Creek stand in a catch-22 situ- ation, as plans move forward to restore the Everglades. What are the answers? Ask Save Our Creeks, Inc. Creek Continued From Page 1 creeks and sensitive lands. This is one of the major reasons that it's important that Save Our Creeks continues to be active. It has set a legal precedent throughoutt Florida and'elsewhere to protect the erivi- ronment. But dangers to Fishealing Creek also continue. One of the plans for the massive Everglades restoration effort proposes to drain water froni Fisheating Creek in a waN that would ad ersely affect its wildlife and beauty. Save Our Cleeks is stud ing this proposal and prepar- ing to fight, if necessarN, once n-more to save Fisheating Creek It :would be unfoliunateiv ironic if, in trying to restore the Evei glades, the most environmentally natural part of the whole Eerglades system was destroyed in the process Save Our Creeks is alsc, consider- ing participating with the Floiaglades Foundation, inc, in restoring the. Cypress Knee Museum. This muse- um is adjacent to Fisheating Creek and has been closed for over five years. Floraglades Foundation's Pres- ident, Dr. Harris Friedman, who is also Secretary of Sale Our Creeks, has obtained a lease for the museum and has written a grant to renoi ate iL He hopes to find sufficient monies to sbon le-open it with a focus on Fisheating Creek's unique culture and environment. The Floraglades Foundation %wants to work cooperatively' with Save Our Creeks so that the Cypress Knee Museum can shoricase the \xon- ders of Fisheating Creek and inform the public of the importance of its continued preser\ action. A,; a grassroots organization, Sa\e Our Cleeks is very important both local\ to Fisheairing Creek and, more broadly, to the environ- ment in genera. 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I 1 14 I ZhWANA"RO. i Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 1[ BUY FOR: 11 Tigers tame Gators; both teams enter playoffs By Bill Fabian CLEWISTON The Clewis- ton Tigers are playing basketball at a red hot pace right now as they enter the 4A District 11 play- offs on an 11-game winning streak, having won its final three regular season games against rivals LaBelle, Pahokee, and Glades Day. On Jan. 26, Head Coach Willie Lee and the Tigers trav- eled to LaBelle High School to avenge an early season loss in December to the Cowboys. The Tigers battled to overtime against the resilient Cowboys, and dominated the extra min- utes on an 11-4 run to seal the game. The Tigers later hosted the Pahokee Blue Devils, who have struggled to keep players and .maintain a .500 winning per- centage this season. The Tigers trailed the Blue Devils 23-18 at halftime, but overcame the deficit with an impressive third quarter run that put the Tigers up by one point. Clew iston held INI/Bill Fabian Senior cheerleaders cheered their final game during the Tigers vs. Gators basketball game on Saturday. (L-R) Keaton Perry, Brooke Beatty, Bianca Sandoval, Jessica Rosen, Alex- is Rodriguez, Brittany Pelham, Kadie Vita, Misty Garcia, and Jennifer Bridgman. Not pictured: Courtney Ensor. on to win 44-42. Glades Day. Led by Head Coach The final regular season game Dick Schmidt, the Gators have was a home match up against struggled as well, especially\ in its. own district, having lost to the Tigers 60-43 earlier this year. The Tigers opened the game with explosive performances by Johnny Jones and Aundra Williams, both of whom scored 10 points each in the first half. The Tiger big men (Jones is list- ed at 6'5", Williams at 6'8") were not without a strong supporting cast, with Richard Pope also scoring 10 points, Omar Smith scoring eight, and Jamal Hubert, Reggie Gray,-and Jasper Hunter with six points each. Tied at .halftime with 26 apiece, both teams continued to fight into the second half. That's when the Tigers began to make their move. After a dominant first half, Jones and Williams stepped aside to allow the speedy shoot- *ers to begin stockpiling buckets, \which resulted in a 19-6 thirdd quarter scoring eflort led- by Pope. Gator scorers suffered many turnovers, with the Tigers stealing the ball seemingly every' other play. Leading by 13 into the final quarter, the Tigers coasted into their eleventh straight victory after scoring 15 and shutting down the Gator offense. The Tigers now enter the dis- trict tournament and will face South Ft. Myers. Coach Willie Lee stressed to his players that the playoffs are a whole new ballgame. "We can't forget that this is no longer the regular season, because now everybody's even and it's do or die," said Coach Lee. "I think we are good enough, we know .how to get the job done, and all we have left to do is execute," he said. Gators enter playoffs The Gators put up a hard fight, and had the Tigers on their heels before halftime. Josh McGregor led the Gator scoring with 14 points, followed by Justin Grogan with 12 points and Andrew\ Joseph with seven. Point guard McGregor was getting pressured by the Clewislon press, but eventually began to Clewiston's Kris Smith wins Lake Area Varsity District 12 1A Championship CLEWISTON Kris Smith was the only district champion from this year's small Tiger squad, but with only seven total grapplers wrestling in the .Districts, six came home placing for the regional competition this week at Golden Gate, It was very competitive for the Tiger wrestlers with every- one in the District having full man squads, with the exception ol the Tigers whose seven-man squad made up the team. The following action took place at 'last weekend's district champi- onriship tournament: 112-weight class Byron Holmes defeated by Palmetto Ridge in the championship round leaving Holmes with a 2nd place effort while qualifying for regional competition. I Il9- vight class Jared Bacallao was also defeated by Palmetto Ridge with a 12-7 deci-, sio,.,n leaving him with a 2nd place in the districts while assur- ing a place at regionals. 125-% eight class Brandon Caulkins was defeated by Gold-& en Gate and finished fourth in the district tournament, qualify.- ... ~... - INI/File Photo Clewiston's Kris Smith claimed the district champi- onship title and now pre-, pares to conquer regional competition. Smith the was only Tiger grappler to claim the top spot at last week- end's district tournament, most qualified for regionals. ing him for the regional tourna- ment. 135-weight class Joey Cordo- va defeats G Bone from LaBelle to finish third and guaranteeing further post season action at regionals. 140-weight class Kris Smith, seeded number one at districts, went head to head with C. Hadley of Palmetto Ridge who was the number two seed, and Smith wins with an 11-4 deci- sion and was crowned District Champion. 160-weight class Alton Edmonds is defeated b\ Palmet- to Ridge, but brought home 2ndi place and a secure trip to region- als. Overall, Palmetto Ridge won the team district championship, followed by a remarkable full squad of LaBelle Cowboys who secured the number two spot. LaBelle put on an outstanding performance en route to taking second. These six Clewiston Tiger grapplers will head to Golden Gate Friday for Regionals to see who will remain and who will go onto the State Finals in Lake-. land the following week. ,I Regionals is a two-da\ event starting at 10 a.m. Friday and fin- -ishing A\ith championship rounds at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Sports Schedules Editor's note. The spring sports season is upon us. To have your school's schedule published, e- mail them to mle oungi. neiws:ap. com. To help us provide lake-area coverage, request a sports infor- mation sheet or please send game statstomyoung@newszap.com. If you don't see nVou school's sports schedule listed, please contact the schools directly and ask them to cooperate in submitting this infor-. mation to us. Winter Sports Schedules Wrestling Feb. 10-11: Regionals Feb. 16-18: State linals at Lakeland Spring Sports Schedules Glades Day Baseball , Feb. 14: At Clewiston 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 At Seminole Ridge 7 p.m. Feb.' 17: Hosts Jupiter Christian 3:30" p.m. Feb 21: At King's Academy 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Hosts Beniamin 3:30 p.m Marcr 1: Hosts American Heritage (Delray) 3:30 p.m. March 7- At Jupiter Christian 7 p.m. March 9: At Summit Chrislian 3:30 p.m. March 11: Hosts St. Edwards 1 p.m March 13: At Dwyer 7 p.m. March 16: Hosts King's Academy 4 p.m. March 17: AI SI. Edwards 7 p.m. March 28: At American Heritage (Del- ray) 7 p.m. March 30: At Benjamin 4 p.m. April 4: Hosts Summit Christian 4 p.m. April 6: At John Carroll 6 p.m. April 11: Hosts Clewislon 4 p.m. April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4 p.m. April 15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1 p.m. April 19: At Pahokee 4 p.m. April20: Hosts Seminole Ridge 4 p.m. April 21: At Glades Central 7 p.m. Softball Feb. 9: At Clewiston 7 p.m. Feb.14: At'LaBelle 7p.m. Feb. 15: At Moore Haven 7 p.m. Feb. 17: At Okeechobee7 p.m. Feb. 21: Hosts King's Academy 4 p.m. Feb. 24-25: At Park Vista tourney, ' Feb. 27: At Summit Christian 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28: At Benamin 4 p m. March 2: At Jupiter Christian 4 p.m. March 7: Hosts Summit Christian 4 p.m. March 9: At King's Academy 4:30 p.m. March 17-18: At South Florida Slam Fest 2006 March 28: Hosts Jupiter Christian 4 p.m. 'March 30: Hosts Benjamin 4 p.m. April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m. April 14-15. 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We know we can achieve success on the high road. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. Clewiston News GrLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheSun 14 SPORTS Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 9, 2006 AbNAL GIADES COIJN-ry OW DEMOCRAT Thrscdrlv Februarv 9. 2006 SPORTS 15 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Boccanfuso signs letter with Tusculum Submitted to INI William Griffin, pictured here with his father, John, proudly displays a poster of his new collegiate home, Colgate Col- lege, after signing his letter of intent Feb. 1. Griffin inks deal By Jose Jesus Zaragoza BELLE GLADE Andrew Boc- canfuso looked intently at the col- lege papers spread out before him in the Glades Day High School library, reading and re-reading the material with his parents before signing his name to the docu- ments. He was getting ready to make perhaps the biggest decision of his life and he wanted to make sure that it was everything he had hoped for. It was. With his parents looking on, Andrew signed the papers. As a result, he will be traveling in the fall to Tusculum College in Tennessee on an academic and football schol- arship. "I'm excited," he said last Wednesday while preparing for the next step. "It's a nice campus." Karen, his mother, was just as excited. "He made a decision and I'm happy," she said. According to his coaches, Andrew has worked hard to get to where he is, named the captain of the football team for his dedication and ability to work well with other players throughout the years. He's been faithful in his drive to succeed. and his coaches are glad to have known him and are happier that he will be moving on to bigger and better things. INI/Jose Zaragoza Andrew Boccanfuso, center, is joined by his parents and coaches as he signs a letter of intent with Tusculum College in Tennessee., "He's very respectful, we've never had a problem with him," 'said Eric Pitts, one of Andrew's coaches. "Every time you send a kid like him out there, you're proud." His father, John, is humrble in taking credit for introducing Andrew to the sport and plai ing with him. "He had a Idrime ot his own to play," he said of his sorn, who has plaejed football since the age of six. When asked about this grades, Andrew said shyly, "They're pretty good, all As and Bs." Of all the sub- jects in school, he favors math more sco than any other class: in school, a fact that pleasantly shocked his mrlother Andrew's GPA is 3.37. Manny Perez, principal of Glades Day, noted how nice it is to have students excel in athletics as well as academics "It's a great feel- ini kLnoing that one of your stu- dents will go on to the next level," said Mr. Perez. "Each year, you're hoping that his happens." According to the principal, the school averages about two sign- ings a year. For a small program, it is a remarkable feat, he said. While he hopes that the school will be . successful in getting at least one more student to sign with a college this year, he remains satisfied with the achievement of his students. "It's a proud moment for the school and me," Mr. Perez said. Boccanfuso proved himself to be a viable asset on the gridiron, emerging as an all-around threat for the Gator's passing game. While the Gator air campaign suf- fered somewhat this year due to key injuries at the quarterback posi- tion, Boccanfuso remained a viable threat from this tight end position. The tight end position has blos- somed over recent years 'from more of an extra lineman who gets an occasional toss, to a more viable receiver position and Boccanfuso certainly fits the modern day image even though his downfield block- ing skills were not something any defensive back would look forward to. But Boccanfuso's deep threat ability made him a viable offensive weapon for the Gators over the last few years and his overall hands, skills, and attitude will be sorely rrissed on the Gator gridiron. to Colgate CLEWISTON -- William Grif- cially in a ,position that r fin, son of local engineer and such extraordinary builder (and. 1974'CHS gradu- defensive skills. ate), John Griffin, has signed a "Of all the personal. a letter of intent to play defensive fessional accornplishmnie cornerback for Colgate College achieved in my life, from in New York State. ating from the University c Colgate College, a member of da to designing' and pa the academically prestigious one of the most energy e Patriot League, is nationally rec- methods of construction ognized for outstanding acade- United States they al mia as well as physical prowess compare with the indesc on the football field. Their foot- feeling of pride I feel for ball team has won their confer- and his accco:nplishrnent ence nearly eer\ year and the mentally and physicall. Division Championship four out self-driven young man w of the five last years. already achieved many William's 3.5 grade point long-timne dreams and- average, combined with endur- not-thing more rewarding ing athletic ability such as his 50- seeing all his hard work second mile, helped him earn a tivated ability pay off fo full educational and athletic said John scholarship'.for Fall 2006. "There are no wo William is thrilled for an oppor- express just how proi tunity to advance his caliber of entire family is of him," play to the collegiate level, espe- tinued. Huggins signs with By Bill Fabian MOORE HAVEN Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School senior Rod Huggins signed a let- ter of intent to attend and play football for the Florida Atlantic University On Wednesday, Feb. 1. - The senior played quarterback for the Terriers, and hopes to, make an impact on the college level as a safety... "I'm very proud to represent this community at FAU," said Huggins. "I'm going to play hard, wherever they need me to play." He plans to study sports man- agement at the university, and Moore Haven Junior-S looks forward to being close to signed a letter of inte home. signed a letter of inte "It's a privilege for him, and Florida Atlantic Unive for the family to watch him play," his father Felton (left) said Huggins' father, Felton. "He right things, and he's he will also represent the communi- say that many times before 't, and he'll be a lot closer to us Coach Ringstaff. "Ever here being in Boca Raton," he nobody's looking, Rod said. how to do the right thi Huggins had also been recruit- I'm awfully proud of him. ed by Southern Illinois, and the Huggins has been a s family had visited the school players since he donnedE before National Signing Day, uniform and his overall when Huggins signed with FAU. prowess launched him Huggins also will receive a full lead position as Moore scholarship to play at FAU, with quarterback. The Terrier an athletic scholarship award of gled overall behind an c $12,178. line that kept Huggins Coach Andy Ringstaff praised for' his life for a good pa the talented young athlete. season, but Huggins sh "He knows how to do the leticism made him a tl requires athletic nd pro- nts I've gradu- of Flori- tenting efficient in the I fail to *ribable my son :s, both He's a rho has of his there's >g than and cul- r him," irds to Youth baseball and softball sign ulps MOORE HAVEN The Glades County Youth Association is announcing sign ups for this year's youth baseball and softball sea- sons. Sign ups will be Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 at the city ball fields from 9 a.m. until i p.m. A registration fee of $35 is required for the first child and the fee is $25 for each child thereafter. For more information, call (863) 227-1201 Youth baseball and softball try outs CLEWISTON Clewiston Youth Baseball and Softball tr. outs will be held on Saturda\, Feb. 11 at Ihe Big Quad. Tryouts for the boys are as fol- id our lows: he con- 7-8 Pitching Machine -9-10:30 a.m. the FAU Owls INI/Bill Fabian enior High School senior Rod Huggins ant to attend and play football for the rsity on Wednesday, Feb. 1, alongside and mother Wanda (right). heard me re," said when knows ng, and standout a Terrier athletic into the Haven's rs strug- iffensive running rt of the eer ath- hreat to turn a mad scramble into a big yardage play at any given moment. 9-10 yeaj olds 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11-12yearolds- 1-2:30 p.m. 13-15 year olds -3-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for girls aie as follows: 7-9 year old Pitching Machine -9-10:30 a.m. 10-12 year olds 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 13-15yearolds- 1-2:30 p.m. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes house cal-ls The \ \ ill >c:me. to your home to discuss the required safet\ equipment needed on \our boat This service is free cibu %ill receive a cordial, Infoi r a- tive and confidential boat inspec. tion. 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Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus can be recovered and used to fertil- ize crops To demonstrate the technolo- gy at a working dairy farm, a large-scale anaerobic digester at LF's 500-cow Dairy Research Unit in Hague is now generating biogas from manure flushed from animal barns and milking parlors. The patented waste treatment technology is being made available for licensing by. JF's Office of Technology Licensing. .About 410 cubic "leet of methane per day can be pro- duced from the waste of each dairy cov, Wilkie said. Each cubic foot of methane has about 1,01100 BTIUs, which adds up to a huge amriount of usable energy. A British Thermal Unit is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of water b\ one degree Fahrenheit. Art Darling, executive direc- tor of Sunshine State Milk Pro- ducers Inc. in Orlando, said although methane technology is not cheap, it can solve important energy and env ironmental prob- lems on Florida dairy farms. 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The Charlie Crist for Governor Palm Beach County organizational committee includes: Honorary Chairman Karen Mar- cus, County Commissioner, Palm Beach County Chairman Beth Kigel, member of the Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee, member of the North- ern Palm Beach Republican Club Federated, board member JTJG Republican Club Co-Chairman, Mike Agganis, Businessman, mem- ber Florida Pre-paid College Board Co-Chairman 6 Esther Berry, Com- missioner City of South Bay Co- Chairman 6 Andre Cadogan, Mem- ber of the Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee, Chairman of Black Republican Caucus of Palm Beach County, Vice Chairman of National Black Republican Association, Palm Beach County African American Coalition Chair for the Bush- Cheney re-election campaign. Co- Chairman 6 Laurie S. Cohen, Councilwoman, Village of Welling- ton Co-Chairman, Ernie Cox, Attor- ney, Served on Committee for Sus- tainable Treasure Coast Rural Lands Sub-Committee Co-Chair- man Peter Feaman.- Palm Beach County -State Committee- man Co-Chairman, Tom Rooney, President of JTJG Republican Club, Trustee for Republican Party of Palm Beach County, Governor Bush Appointee to the Children Services Council of Palm Beach County, former Captain, U.S. Army Co-Chairman, Tom Sliney, Past Chairman of the Palm Beach Coun- ty Republican Party Co-Chairman -Lisa Trepepi, Commissioner City of Palm Beach Shores, Board Mem- ber Florida League of Cities Co- Chairman Elizabeth Wade, Coun- cilwoman and Chairman, City of Riviera Beach Chairman Beth Kigel added, "Charlie Crist's strong con- sistent leadership and advocacy of the citizens of the state of Florida represents the strongest qualities of our next Governor." Domestic Security Public Awareness Campaign "Informed, Prepared, Protect- ed" Florida launches Domestic Security Public Awareness Cam- paign Florida Department of Law Enforcement special agent in charge E.J. Picolo and Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter the Chairpersons for the Southwest Florida Domestic Security Task Force, and Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott today joined state and local public safety agencies in Fort Myers to unveil "Informed, Prepared, Pro- tected," a new statewide, research- based public awareness campaign designed to help citizens better pro- tect themselves and their families in the event of a terrorist incident. The announcement was made on the same day that Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida's Cabinet officers, agency heads and law enforce- ment officials conducted the fourth annual emergency management "tabletop" exercise at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. The exercise includes a simulated disaster scenario. "Florida's Domestic Security Task Forces are working everyday to prevent a terrorist attack from occurring," Special Agent in Charge Picolo said. "Although there are no specific. threats to Florida, the overall threat of terrorism is real and Floridians must work together to ensure we are prepared in the event some- thing does occur." The multimedia Informed, Pre- pared, Protected campaign's design is based on research that included focus groups and a tele- phone survey of 400 Floridians. The research found that most peo- ple feel there is nothing they can do to prepare for a terrorist attack. But once they learn the steps they can take, they are more likely to create their own disaster plan. Those steps include: Having a disaster supply kit on hand year round. The kit should include food and water for seven days; and medical supplies. Deciding ahead of time where family members will meet should they be separated when disaster strikes. Choosing a single, out-of- state point of contact for family and friends in case communica- tions s\ stems are disrupted. The Informed, Prepared, Pro- tected campaign's outreach com- ponents include: A web site at www.MySafe Florida.org Television public service 'announcements in English and Spanish Radio public service announcements in English, Span- ish and Creole Outdoor advertising includ- ing billboards, .shopping mall boards, and bus shelter boards , Printed brochures in English and Spanish. "The citizens of Lee County are well aware of the destruction and hardships that fall upon us after enduring the past two hurri- cane seasons. We need to pre- pare for the possibility of a terror attack much like we do for hurri- cane season. I ask everyone in Lee County to become informed through this campaign so \we will all be better prepared and protect- ed," said Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott. Since the events of Sept. 11, 2001, FDLE has been deeply engaged in the coordination of domestic security issues' and responses in our state as well as working to foster a positive and functional relationship with feder- al offices responsible for safe guarding our nation. Under the direction of Got. Bush, FDLE cre- ated seven Regional Domestic Security Task Forces RDSTF). The statewide domestic security strategy of the RDSTFs is organ- ized around five key goals and objectives- . 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. i.e: .. 'i - Pal NEW OFFICE: _542 W. 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This little home is being currently used as a rental. Future zon- ing plan is commercial. Live in or use as a rental. Convert home into an office for future use. $99,000. 1'50. -row ' 38N. ride*S.S-L*~ ~ eFL 39- Lia ndew -Li. ea Etae roe - --- -- - HOMES: $550,000 PRICE REDUCED! 4BD/3BA home on 1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a sound proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a 'f,:. ,if the luxuries that this beautiful home ,-te r'. There is also a 1+/- acre adjoining lot avail- able. $155,000 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. MOBILE HOMES: * REDUCED TO $850,000 Mini ranch in Alva. This 3BD/2BA mobile home sits on 10+/- acres and includes barns, ponds & much more! * $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home fea- tures an addition with it's own entrance and much more. The property has a pond with an island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns and more. * $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed and pond. * $120,500 3BD/2BA manufactured home located in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. This home is brand new and under construction! This ,., ...- M. . * Kids driving you crazy? More space can help! Escape to a private master bedroom with retreat room and garden tub! Features 4 bed- rooms, laundry room and a large Family room with fireplace. Located on 1.25 acres. Get some peace in this 2300 sq. ft. family friendly home! Home is a 2005 and a bargain at $154,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/2B MH on cleared 2.5 +/- acres. WOW! Be sure to check out the huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room, large work- shop. 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Enjoy peaceful country living year round or as a weekend getaway! * $113.900 2-K'. -'i' i 'i.: nd still under .0 1 1 I, i .,'1 ii',. ,,,..l...- I.'.. located in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. The perfect weekend getaway or winter home. Call now for completion date. * $112,500 2BD/2BA New Construction in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+/- "ownership" park. Call today for completion date! * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. S'.JUST REDUCED $64,900 3BD/2BA manu- factured home on .20+/- acres. ACREAGF: $1,500,000- l-) ie'1 t.rr ,e CurrentlyAuto Salvage yard. $1,025,600 51+/- acres, secluded, lots of trees, fronts on two roads, owner will divide. $988,025 W'arehn ie & office on 1.38+/- a,:,e .: -. i a i,1 a,sri:. 5 J'.- yard. Organized with clean bill of health. .;,,l-ii .l ,,-l ,1 h.....ll...rl ...I If,, :+ J..,.: ,nc. S F n - .10 -11 11 i'- '.- l lll tr ,.t .I1h', + + .I ,, [ ing .nfrLcafs ot utl SK oU. cl,..aun.d ith well td1d electric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * 20+/- acres in Muse on CR720. Partially cleared & ready for your dream home. This property has a well, septic, electric & an older mobile home for rental income. Priced at only $40,000 per acre. * The opportunities are endless! Brin vour invest- ment d RA lW b !AwhD", v 27 fiontage. Next to water plant. Property was cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $750,000. * BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE Hard to find 5+/- acres. Just minutes from LaBelle on Case Rd. $219,900. * 2+/- acres on Ft. Center Ave. in LaBelle. Already" "y erty Enjoy c tslt vrig on utt oiTown. Only $119,900. * 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private and seclud- ed 2+/- acres. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Beautiful wooded 1,25+/- ac. on Jasmine St. in Montura. Great for investment or homesite. Only $46,000. * 1.25+/- acre on Datil in Montura. $45,000. * Spacious lot in Montura. $44,900. * JUST REDUCED MOTIVATED SELLER! 1/2 Acre lot in Alva on Pearl St. $124,900. * Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800. * Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no fur- ther Located in the sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is truly a dream come true. Only $84,900. * PRICE REDLUCED $949,000- 11111+ Hard i:. htnJ .rc:A ]dli.)i.ri, Buiar., .':. propcrT' In Mue P.,.l r.-'.ja i.:.- ' * $650,000 -, .' j.:r, .' r ,l',ean ',f '-j :.n * PRICE REDUCED $450,000 Build \,.ur Ife ts i .::'ial r h.:.i':" ,r: tJe.,. -i + Jrc:r GreJ :,, J ,.,r' I,.,. r.', L j ll Aji Fort M )er;' * ,$349.000 '. -,. a- J.i o ] n 1 i ,...p.t u:i rie n - i'l'.t: Hi,.,.r' P r.:, ri ln cj. urtAcu all or"t of i. l., i i.. i ni ..)s 'd plJi F':'le bir arid l .'." , i', .:..rjd ,.,ri th- f ':'p'opciT., Home i s to : be $272,000 -10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. $165.000- I f l:k filled Ikt ._, "I C:ull. a eti. feiY c if',e' la Ir liL. left in lh ,lUt:l riighh':'rl-':'d $1i5,000 REDUCED! 4" +.- ares The ",r',,, .,, E 'BJ n Tpcn) is secluded, yet close to town. $98,900 ,+- i.:r' s iketed in Moniura 7 :r : .i id..Is ida i'tlle hocni included with Sth.: ,r. t p'-. T f 'i '-.hrI h'om t [ ':' bc .'Id 's i0" HOMESirES: $25,500 $72,900 Call for more informa- nri..r Ab..u Ji .t.lJ ahlr liot~ in F rd.ri:.n Park 'The 1I.,r I ,'- 1'-,:cn r.:el\ li.un iria cd arid i .:l'S e Ito ,: ',TI,gl y r, jB 1ll.: $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots avail- able in 55 and older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES * ..' *'- J.:r iI the '. ':rlm tior L .' nT:e' :1 to 1 sell -.'..r ni, $2,900. Possible seller financing. * 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great investment property! Only $67,000 each * Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for your new home. $64,900. * Corner lot in Unit 102 w/large oak. Beautiful lot for your dream home. $54,900. * Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each * Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each. * Beautiful wooded 1+/-. acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. * Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrail use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Investor's dream! By purchasing this com- mercial corner lot with 3BR/2B mobile home for rental income could multiply your invest- ment! Grab this site now! $165,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possibility of reion- ing to Business. $119,900. 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 ,.ew7 863-675-1973 If you are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com GREG MINERS Se Habla Espanol Honzons , RP. m Si l1 Real Estate Corp. 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Employment - Empoyment - Full-Time 205 Employment - Medical 210 EmpIloyment - Part-Time 215 Employment Wanted 220 Job Information 225 Job Training 227 Sales 230 BOOKKEEPER For Belle Glade Insurance Agency Minimum 1 year bookkeeping experience, must have computer skills - MS Office, Pleasant working conditions. Fax resume to 561-996-7682 CITY OF CLEWISTON has the following openings: Groundsman Electric Department Provides func- tional support for construct- ing & maintaining electric distribution system. Must live within one mile of city limits. Class B CDL w/air brakes and experience pre- ferred. Maintenance Worker 1 - Street Department Semi- skilled, directed manual la- bor involving construction and maintenance of streets and sidewalks. Must have a valid FL Drivers License and good driving record. Carpen- try, concrete and/or comput- er skills would be definite asset for position. Applications are available at Clewiston City Hall, 115 W. Ventura Ave. EOE/DFWP Earn Up to $550 WEEKLY Working through the govern- ment. PT No Experience. Call Today!! (800)488-2921 Ask for Department i. Empoymnt Ful im 00 Empoyen Ful im 00 CITY OF PAHOKEE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Applicant needed .to lead its residential and indus- Irial efforts. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration - Masler's preferred, and has at least three years of municipal experience in Community/Economic De- velooment. Salary negotiable. EXPiRHIENCED GRANT COORDINATOR Must be able to idP.ntify, prepare and submit grant applicatibols and proviuc .," v-up reporting re-, quirements; Must be a Self-starie .onrgetic pro- fessional with excellent technical writing skills, budget forecasting, attention to detail, and must have the ability, to meet deadlines. Have knowl- edge of infrastructure and government programs. Administrative abilities and effective oral and writ- ten communication skills to deal with grant com- pliance issues and public agencies. Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration. UTILITY CLERK Primary duties include billing and collection of City Utility Bills. Application must have knowledge of office methods, procedures and equipment, basic computer skills, good communication skills and good customers service relation. Previous cashier or cash handling experience preferred. Possess a high school diploma. Bi-lingual a plus. DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTIONS Applicant must be able to operate moderately heavy equipment with controls requiring skill and manipulative ability. Must have working knowledge of tools, methods, and material used in general mechanical maintenance and be able to lift heavy objects. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's Li- cense. MAINTENANCE LABORER Applicant must be able to operate lawn mowers equipment and tractors pulling assorted mowing equipment. Must possess a valid FL Driver's Li- cense and pass drug screen. Applications are available at the Human Resources Office, 171 N. Lake Ave., Pahokee, FL 33476 Mon. thru Fri., 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please submit resume with application. All positions will require applicants to pass a drug screen and background check. Open until filled. EOE. PROGRAM MANAGER / CASEWORKER For a non-profit organization experienced in program development and implementation in the areas of hous- ing, education, direct assistance casework based in Clewiston. A college degree or equivalent, experience in social services or related field is preferred. Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work indepen- dently, with excellent written and verbal communica- tion skills. Grant writing experience is preferred. Send resume to: Catholic Charities Guadalupe Social Services PO BOX 5034 Immokalee, Florida 34142 Attn: Director of Rural Services or Fax to 239-657-7761 Class A-CDL Drivers. Great Benefits & Pay. Home Most Weekends. 95% No Touch Freight. 70% Drop & Hook. Earn up to $1.21/mile. Inter- ested? Call Daryl (800)274-4110. CSR Needed for Clewiston Insurance Agency. Bi-lingual is a plus. FL Insurance 220 or 214 Licenses needed. (863)233-3099 Find it faster. Sell it sooner in the classified DENTAL ASSISTANTS with receptionist skills, experience 3 years and up, traveling must not be a problem. $10 per hour and up. Offices in Belle Glade and West Palm Call 561-689-5028 Exp'd Plumbers & Helpers Needed, commercial/resi- dential, full time starting im- mediately. Paid Holidays and vacation. (561)996-1159 Your new home could be in today's paper. Have you looked for it? Empoyen FullTim Empoyen FullTim Assistant Chemist $1.5.87 per hour (plus benefits) Primary Function: Collect, deliver, prepare and perform labora- tory analysis to control the refinery process such as but not limited to Brix, pH, Color, Sediment, etc. Responsibilities: *Perform Smple analysis and operale laboratory equipment * Ma0ri i equipment arid work area in accordance with CGMR *Participate in training sessions related to the position. *Capable of working with minimum supervision. Production/Maintenance Technician (Environmental & Safety) $15.87 per hour (plus benefits) Primary Function: Ensures the safe and proper disposal of haz- ardous and solid waste. Responsibilities: * Inspects chemical and fuel containment areas, fire extin- guishers, petroleum and chemical spill kits, signage, etc. *Operates powered industrial truck. Performs routine environmental and safety and inspections. Capable of working with minimum supervision. Note: in order to be considered for the above opportunities, you must complete the Trades Operator Selection Test (TOST). Test preparation materials are available in the Clewiston, Paho- kee, Belle Glade and South Bay public libraries. Please stop in at our employment office and schedule a test date after completing an application. We are located on W C Owen Ave. in the last building on the left prior to entering the plant. Administrative Assistant (accounting skills) If you are analytical and enjoy a variety of challenging duties, please explore US Sugar. We are seeking a candidate that can analyze and compile statistical data while working in a dynamic team environment. For immediate consideration, please email you resume to mnelson@ussugar.com FAX 863-902-3186 United States Sugar Processing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women and minorities are en- couraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace and per- form pre-employment substance abuse testing. Central County Water Control District is now accepting applications for a Club- house Maintenance Person. This is a full time position with full benefits. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights and weekends, some holidays. This is a drug free workplace. Apply in person at the Montura Clubhouse, located at 255 N. Hacienda Street, Montura Ranch Estates, Wednesday thru Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. HELP WANTED HENDRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Building Inspector One for the Labelle office and one for the Clewiston office. Must have graduated from accredited two- year college in building construction; five years responsible ex- perience in building activities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Field Service for Pt LaBelle Utilities. A valid drivers license is required. All positions are full-time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open until filled. Job descriptions and applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department. Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing assistance in the application process should contact HR. Competitive pay, 401 K, medical, dental. Walk in to apply at ACE Hardware, 310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. Please ask for Nevin or Jordan. Driver- NOW HIRING QUALI- FIED DRIVERS for Central Florida Local & National OTR positions. Food grade tanker, no hazmat, no pumps, great benefits, competitive pay & new equipment. Need 2 years experience. Call By- num Transport for your op- portunity today. (800)741-7950. FLORIDA WATER TREATMENT Needs outside sales person. Some office work & clean- ing. Commission, car allowance and more. Call (863)983-1341 or 599-5900. Shop here first! The classified ads Empoyen Ful im I'l Empoyen Ful im I'l Glades Cobuimy Board of County Commissioners AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER February 1,2006 Mechanic Class B SALARY RANGE: $9.00 -$12.70 per hour EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIREMENT MAJOR DUTIES: Repair and routine maintenance on all county equipment, including the shop facility. Applicant must be able to clean and organize the shop facility. Applicant must be able to prepare legible daily work tickets, recording time, equipment and inventory used. Applicant must be able to work with road crews doing various jobs when necessary. Applicant may be required to perform labor duties such as shovel, rake, trim trees or lay sod. Applicant must provide safe conditions for employees and the general public and perform any work necessary to protect Glades County's interest. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must be ca- pable of safely and efficiently operating any county equipment. Applicant must have the ability to lift up to 100 Ibs. and have the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and work out- side for long periods of time in various weather conditions. Applicant must possess knowledge and skill in the operation o1 automotive repair tools, and must be capable of learning to use diagnostic equipment. Applicant must be able to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary. Applicant must possess a minimum of one year experience in automotive repair. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equiva- lent. Applicant must possess a valid Class A Florida Commer- cial Drivers License with an acceptable driving record. Applicant must be able to pass a screening test for illegal drugs. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Road Department, Moore Haven WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Monday Friday CLOSING DATE: February 13,2006 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 ' Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Moore Haven & Okeechobee Temnorarv Utilitv Person Two part time positions, flexible working hours. Preferred skills or talents in Customer Communication, Computers, and General Office work. High school diploma or GED is required and bi-lingual is a plus. Employee Application can be picked up at the Moore Haven Office, 1190 US Hwy 27 E, or the Okeechobee Office, 111 SW Park Street. GEC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. I INTERVENTION SPECIALIST Big Cypress Reservation Work with Family Services and Education Departments to provide counseling services to students at home and school. Develop and follow a Truancy plan. Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology. Masters in Mental Health/Social Work, MS Word, Access, Excel, Outlook. 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Tnie Seirnoie Casino is a Drug free Workplace WOK IT L.rI N U. 0 U. $ aisfcin.. ou saes0olu ei incre sin dal. O r6 dvrts ing S ulBe ei s: e ia, e tl i f $ nsrace and 01 I kIjarW ch'C 5555lS 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 Licensed S ; Practical Nurse The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an opening for an LPN at our Health Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation. Provide ambulatory Nursing services & phone triage. Administer meds, therapeutic treatments & diagnostic testing. Assist w/ transport. Home visits. Active FL LPN lie. required. Current BLS certification. Email resume to: galtman()semtribe.com or fax to: (954)967-3477 For more details visit us online at: www.semtribe.com NURSE Nursing Lab Specialist, P/T Belle Glade Campus To coordinate clinical and technical activities in the nursing skills lab. Duties include instructing & testing students in an individual & group setting within the lab, advising & scheduling lab students, coordination lab materials, and assisting with distance learning. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years related experience in include 2 years clinical practice as a RN required. Learn more o apply on-line at www.obcc.edu or submit your completed application package to the Office of Human Resources no latter than 02/28/06. Palm Beach Community College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461, fax 561-868-3131. EOE/AA/VP/ADA. LPN I or 11 IFT.PT. 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Services 870 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 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 DISHES- 8pc setting, w/sq bread plates, rose pattern, made in England/Sheraton ,Johnson Bros. $300 (863)634-9620 Okee area FIREPLACE MANTEL- Oak w/surround. Painted Unique. Excellent condition. $150. (863)763-4982 NORITAKE CHINA- Pattern: Mystery #198 Really Beau- tiful !!, 58 pieces, w/2 large serving platters, sugar bowl, & gravy boat. Will ship. Great buy at $450 Ill (302)674-4149 Delaware ROLLTOP DESK- Oak, Child's, Excellent condition. $125. Call for more info. .(863)763-4982 KENMORE SUPER CAPACITY White Washer, used 4 times $175(863)467-6060 MICROWAVE- PANASONIC, 1300 watts, with turntable $50 (863)467-0493 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS- .Used book store, all books $1.00 each. 412 NE Park St. Okeechobee. (863)467-2210 BUILDING SALE! "Beat Next Increase!" 20x26 Now $3340. 25x30 $4790. 30x44 $7340. 40x66 $11,490. Fac- tory Direct, 26 Years. Many Others. Ends/accessories optional. Pioneer (800)668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS, Factory Clearance. New, never erect- ed 30x40, 40.60, 50x100 and 60100 Will Sell for bal- ance Call Frank (800)803-7982. FENCING: Heavy Duty. New Al paris enough for at least 400 Ii $12500 18631673-4787 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manulaclur- er 20 colors in stock with all Accessories Quick lurn around' Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. MOBILE HOME STAIRS Fiber glass with rails $250/neg. 1863)763-6369 COWHIDE RUGS (21 asking $250 frr boiril will sell separate 1863)675-3888 after BABY CRIB- no manress, Like newCost $400 Sell$100. CRIB MATTRESS- Renais- sjic.e, lever used $50. or besi offer. (863)467-5616 PAGEANT DRESS- Linle girls Pajsel green w/iequins Size 4 $45 Call (863)763-5918 anler 5 30pm PURSES (6) Dooney. Guci, Summer leather bag. silver evemnig bag w/otner leaner bags $75 him (863)675-3888 BEER CAN COLLECTION: From 1970s. 199 cans Good condi cin. MosI are unusual $50. for all. (863)673-4787 DUKES OF HAZARD '80-Radio Controlled Gen. Lee car. In box. Mint cond in box, 1/24th scale, $45 (856)358-8625 ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs, old. Rare Items. $1000 all or best offer.. 863-824-3358 OLD RECORDS-(45 records) 78's Joni James, Sarah Vaughn, Bill HaleyDoris DayGuy Lombardo, Mills Bros, Nat King Cole, Frankie Lane & more. In albums. All for $200. (302)674-4149 Delaware. Will ship Io puer Supies 0I80l COMPUTER, good working computer $100 internet ready (863)357-2271 DELL NETWORK COMPUTER- Pentium III Win. XP, Word, Games, Complete $150. (866)855-0158 MONITOR- 17" Flat screen CRT, Color. $50. (863)635-3465 Frostproof SCHOOL COMPUTER Win- dows XP, Microsoft Works & ames. Complete system. 150(239)464-3260 WEB TV- computer w/2 keybrd, cordless ph & ans mach, $125 (863)902-0257 CERAMIC KILN like new, with over 100 molds, $1200 or best offer (863)634-9513 CERAMIC KILN- good Terra- gon, $250 (863)675-0550 5pc BR SUITE- black & gold, like new, $350 (863)675-3793 GeO The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. A worldwide leader in privatized corrections OFFERS CHALLENGING AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES. FULL TIME POSITIONS & EXCELLENT BENEFITS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS COOK SUPERVISOR RN LIFE SKILL INSTRUCTOR MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer BED SET- Oueen martress D4o' springs & frame $99 (863j675-4176 Leave ries- sage. Bedroom set- while, dresser. nightstand cnest ol drawers Queen mattress & noxprnng $400 (863)467-9048 BOOK SHELF Like new v4 shelves. $25 (239)810-3312 BR SUITE- w/2 end ralies win 6 drawers, a lower holding 2 42" mirrors, and more $800 must see (863)610.057T CHINA CABINET Glass from. lignted, old. ,200 lirm (8631763-6336 DINETTE SET- table 4 capi chairs, mauve, good condri. bion, $150|863)467-9054 GLASS TOP DINING TABLE w, 6 ch airs, $525 (239)537--1253 SOFA- beige, blue, mauve. less lan 1 yr old, new $500 asking $250 (8631635-3918 1863)528-0825 Frostprool TABLE & CHAIRS- cusiomr made 42" sq oak table, 4 Windsor chairs, very good cond $350 (863)763-2458 Tan clolh 3 pc Sectional sofa, matching over slured swivel chair. 2 end and 1 coffee 1a- ble, $1500 (239)537-4253 TWIN BED- White nead board. New mattress & box springs. $50. (863)357-6922 GOLF CLUBS- lull sel meal l3irways, 1,3.5. .,'telleni o( dllon., $1 50 18631467-9892 LADIES CALLAWAY- Woods D-2 3. 4.5 & 7. Putter. PW 8. 7, 6 5. 4 & 3 Irons All $400.neg 863-467-1910 TOMMY GUN- .45 ACR $.900 (863)697-144-3 MOBILITY SCOOTER, Pride Revo SE63. 3 Wni Like new. Used indoors only Pd $1995, now $800. (8631.17-1708 FUEL TANK- On stan,. 260 gallon wain 110 V pump i. i- ler $250 (863)6,5-3357 WOOD BURNING STOVES 12|. one uese & one arn crate $400. |8 3t7".3.-,72r LADIES GOLD ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH-. over 100 yrs old $300 neg. 1863)634-9620 Okeecrnobee I I le^ j LAMPS (3) $-0 lor all. (863)357-4831. ACTION SCOOTER, Heavy, Duly E.cellent condition $650 or best oIler 1863)675-2596 LIFT CHAIR- $100. RAMP "Moving On Mobility". Aluminum 5 Fi w/cover. For. 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PAINTING -Framed 28x40 4' Prime intersection and road frontage available along SR 80 Couch sized painting, Moun- Offered in combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning 151- Acres 6.85+/- Acres 2.38+/- Acres tain water,trees scene, Must homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts. Offered at $7,950,000 Offered at $3,879,000 Offered at $1,348,000 sell! $85 (863)824-0801 Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available. Run your ad STATEWIDE!!! SR 80 & Hwy 31, Lee County, Florida For only $450 you can place i Busy intersection in one of the fastest growing areas in Florida. .808+/- acres your 25 word classified ad in offer development potential that includes retail gas station professional. over 150 newspapers Offered at $1,056,000 throughout the state reaching A over 5 MILLION readers.i n7724688306 Call this newspaper orAd 724688306 DIRECTIONAL Steven B. Royal at866742-1373. Visit PROPER IES, INC. (561) 996-8080 online at www.florida-classi- I sbroyal@theroyalcompanies.com fieds.com. 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Farm Supplies/ piea$ $100 i863674-0u360 Beautiful 1/2 acre lot w/home in TENNESSEE LAKEFRONT RE- BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS ServiceWanted 8302 TREATS Newly released $50 each. Call Debbie ert iIeI h Horseshoe Acres, 4 Bdrm 2 Bath akel ror wood dand $563)983-70 2 each. lHorses 840l eTiounairiviewsites.,ito6 (863)983-7702 I Landsaping Okeechobee Liveslock 28'x60' oncul-de-sac, large cres fromn -ites 0 6n- BEAGLE PUPPIES- 3 males, NYOA MORNOMED ?*-Supplies 8 45 Market Sales every open kitchen, ceramic tile floors uMe 10 sii. Dni ss CKC reg., born 11/18/05, YOOAMOEINFO Lawn & Garden 80 Mon. 2pn& eertchen, ceramic tile fl unsi ver e lake' $400 ea., (863)763-2755 AN TIENG Livestok pies55 Tues lar 763-3127 central a/c. Plenty ofroom on lot Call (866)339-4966. Eagles Poultry/Supplies 860 rRidge. PARROT CAGE- White w/ Seeds/Plants/ r for garden or workshop. Very i'e. 24x24x27, playpen on top Flowers 865y Tired of Hurricanes Buy ih shelf under cage detachable a r r a convenient location off Hwy 80last of Georgi Coast. Wer- seed $100. (863)357-0037 betweenarelewslotron &LaH ll80ron low 300's. Marsnirciril SM between Clewiston& LaBelle 200s. Go Couse M PITRed BULLSe. Male White, year --07 .i5. ......RN Q$94,900 150's Gredi iriveslmenl $250. (863)673-2354 AIR COMPRESSOR- upright, APold, 13.1 hands,$700 or Apartments 905 ners, 912)258-456. 220 V. w/pressure regulator, besi offer, delivery available Business Places 910 Call r come by: Waterfront Land Sale' D.ire PUG- Male approx 8 mo. old filter & long hoses, $200 (239)340.8373 Commercial a or come by: Waterfront Pacel hornm only Has papers, (Pug Lovers On- (863)675-3357 Property 915 600 E. Cowboy Way $9,900' 2 acres dockable ly). $500. or best offer. GooseNeck Horse Trler. '89, Condosi Log Cabin Pkg. from (239)645-9155 BAND SAW- 1 hp, Sears, Steel Suridance, 4 horse Townhouses Rent920 In LaBelle. 863-675-4300 or $89,90014 5 acres dockable stand, tilt head, 12", $140 slain load w/dividels, $2500 FarmProperty- toll free 866-368-4300 waterfront only $99,900All Available Now! $100. ea ro (863)675-6254 BENCH DRILL PRESS w/ bits HORSE- 5yr old, Gelding. House Rent 930 marker' Cal loll-free 10" table saw, 4" belt disc Palomino Rides good. $800 Land Rent 935 ri866bb.0-5263 el TOY POODLES, Registered, 1 sander, 6grinderw/stand, ior beiodr 863,697-2412 Resort Property -945 --.... WESTERN MOUNTANS Rent 945 WESTERN-NC MOUNTAINS Male 4 Females. All shots & Bench band saw w/ cabinet, TRAILER- 7 Goos Roommate 950 North Carolina Where there wormed w/health certificates. 36" woodlathe w/tools, 6" HoidsE AL o4 hose Roo ms to Rment 955 .: -- is: Cool Mountain Air, Views $800. (863)467-4327 joiner planer, assorted Tack room $24u00 neg. Storage Space n re Hms Cbn Toy While Poodles (2) for sale clamps, wood chisels, router (863)697-2412 Rent 960 Arage CALL FOR FREE to right person $1000 and tale, air compressor, 4 3ROCHUF;E OF MOuliTAIi (863)612-0147 dr tools.chest on wheels, HORSE TRAILER, two, needs r PROPERTY SALES box of tools & misc. also a little work, $600. (800)642-5333. Realty Of b rough cut wood. (219)340-8373 Fort Myers I CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES murphy 317 Peachtree St. S pI0 :I (863)674-5770 after 4pm area. Murphy,. N.C. 28906. -Fo $90www.realtyofmurphy.com. REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM- GENERATOR 10,000 watts, aModular,'Models. From $79,900 & up, Real t Microline, for under sink ap- will power a large house, 3/4/5BR, 2;3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use prox 1 yr old $75 16hp twin cylinder $1000 1aW (863)763-2692 (863)763-2349 LAWN MOWER- CralSman your land as down payment. Financing m 6.5 hp, 22 Sell propelled available. 863-673-6417 or 561-753-8355 NEED TO BUY LAND Pool NEW GENERATOR- 8550I wn mulchir g mower $75 Suppies 065 slar ling, 5550 running. l0np. (863)763.7854 -Build To Suit- To build Housing for Briggs & tralonwri 6' LWN TRACTR- -SaleU102510,00uSO.oFT.S tateDisabled and Housing for DEMO HOMESITES WANTED cord600 (863)675-0349 LAWN TRACTOR- Cral UpTo10,000SQ.FT Eldrly n or NOW or the a ., cu. el a i ra. Belle Glade Area 'itilIGllOil 'll wilth Irn-ground Fealures' IR 3 I o $ O 0 471 BANK REPO'S & FORECLO- Needsproper nhng Unique Opportunily SAVE PACHINKO MACHINE- me- RIDING LAWN TRACTOR- SURES! NO CREDIT OKI $0 / and uptilries. $$. Call (8661348-7560 cnanical vertical Japanese 2001, 16 5 HP, 42" cu, Cal- 262 -TOP LOCATION LOW DOWN! Call for Listings FREE ESTIMATESI Financ- pinball, goodcond $70 or $300 or besi oiler (800)498-8619. Buyer is National ing. bestoffer (863)357-7406 (863)7635137 Will DivideHORSE FARM LIQUIDATION Organization that serves (863)763-5137__________________________ B W idHORSE LIUIDAION the community. City block nextto court- 20 acres- $59,900 Lush ,AI ,AiA house, government center, pastures, beautiful trout Please Call 1-888-298-3737 Real l [stt high school, 500 feet on US stream, spectacular upstate or email ronda@reaitor.com R h /- "" #27, Ideal for Bank, Fast NY setting! Ideal summer ask of Ronda orEdna SFood, Law, Medical, Retail, te Terms avail Call ,,DRealtor, Insurance, etc. now! (877)909-5263 www.upstateNYland.com Call ownerPat LAKEFRONT BARGAINS! Wa- 8e6- 1035 1 terfront Properties from HANDYMAN SPECIAL Commercial $99,900 Lake Guntersville, Property Sale 1010 Alabama Exclusive Goose Deep Waterfront- -Condos/Pond Island Premier bass C Ce ondose/! 2 MONTUR fishing destination ONE DAY Great Investment Slbwnhouses. Sale1015 BEAUTIFULMONTURA ONLY LAND SALE! 239-823-2587 Farms Sale 1020 1.25 acres, with all improve- -Saturday, February 11th- 239-823-2587 LRE DI NG T0 111THERHouses Sale 1025 ments. Ready for MH or 90 minutes from Atlanta, 1 M H Hunting Property 1030 build your dream home, hour or less from Birming- Investment a steal at $65,000 ham, Huntsville, Chattanoo- Property- Sale 1035 Call(863)673-2532 ga. Call NOW for early Land Sale 1040 ap ointment (888)LAKE- Lots-Sale 1045 L Sa Salen 1 5E nx- 9 Open House 1050 Ex914. Out of State Port LaBelle Off RT 80, Ranch Large Mtn. Land Bargains, - Property Sale 1055 area. Location: Aspen Blvd. & High Elevation. Adjoins Pris- Mobile Home Lots 2005 Property Inspection1060 March Ln. Block 68, Lot 73. tine State Forest, 20+ AC to Mobile ome.- Parts 2010 Real Estate Wanted 1065 $71,500. (561)790-0053 350 AC. Sweeping Mtn. Mobile Homes- Rent 2015 Resort Property -07Views, Streams. www.live- Mobile Homes Sale 2020 'u-.Sale 1070 inwv.com. Warehouse Space 1075 Prpt MOUNTAIN ON Waterfront Property 1080 MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GA.a J A LOT OF LOTS AVAILABLE IN The Very Best of Riverfront,'. I Wh i "SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Lakefront, Acreage Tracts, g Cape Coral, Lehigh and Lake Building Parcels From 1 to CATALINA- '85, 2BR, 1BA Placid. Waterfront, Multi 195 Acres Direct From Own- Very clean, No hurricane =' ".* "7* --*-*- ,'-* ;. CLEWISTON, 4br, 2ba, 2 car family, single family and (706)27-7 damage. $2500. Firm. You '!^ =-i. = gar. Brand new on a large commercial, www.hmpprop- MOVE TO TENNESSEE! Look- move (863)983-5364 S" *' lot. $326,900. erties.com or call Ing for Lake Lots, Lake FRANKLIN Park Model $7500 "' (786)326-3502 (239)707-0888. Homes, Land, Farms, Victo- or best offer. (863)357-2979 DUPLEX 3/1 & 1/1, on 2 ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME- as, Investment or Ma s de 40 trails san-- ..,. lots, new roof, Great income SITES Own a private moruWeohave prital at Ma8 de 40Vt0aisasa r property $160,00O/neg. tain retreat. Gated riverfro affordable prices. EXECU- ClaS in envertario. Listas r,.. (863)599-061160/ community. Stunning moun- VTIE CHOICE REAL ESTATE parM ser sentadas en su -__tain views. 1 to 8 acres from 865)717-7775 CHARLOTTE dad. Bao encunche FOR SALE the $60. Four-season cli- RANSON Agent or visit my y baja pago de Mensu- 350 0 qft' Big iBr T50 PlxfBear River Lodge. 6 9 2 website: WWW.EXECUTIVE- aledad. Llamme para S--on 2 cit--y lots. One 4 bdrm., CHOICEREALESTATE.COM mas information. ., .J^'-"^ *s two 2 bdrm. $2000 a month BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- or WWW.CHARLOTTEBRAN- 863234 9804 *" potential rent. Very good cond. NA. WINTER SEASON IS SON.COM. ( )4-9 4 ,, Brand new roof, new car port, HERE! MUST SEE THE MOBILE HOME r Fll i ,-; 1.----.''.;/< fenced, ceramic tile french BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA MOBILE HOME- '75, lbr, Fully doors, castle doors, Great in- MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD furnise$500 best o tit ^S S ^ ^ *vestment $279,000. Own- NC MOUNTAINS. Homes WINTERS Affordable Homes er. (863)675-1891 T^:,t? ., *: mMONTURA, 3br, 2ba, New R oalt GMACnRal (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- Completely furnished. Home. 1+ ac. Owner financ- Murphy www.cherokee TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- $10,000. (863)467-5472 O T A ing. (863)675-6129 w ountainrealty com Cal for E R7 8 ET I E S MOTIAED7 SL2LrER. Lake Freue Brochure www.exitmurphy.com. e iI Port Mobile Home, 1.1 (800)841-5868. NC MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres """ ....> acres, detached garage, 2 COASTAL NC DEEPWATER! on mountain top in gated 1 [I j sheds, Sunsetter awning, Off-season Special-Save community, view, trees, wa- i uIp -- -- wood deck, Ig alum car port, Bid! 10 acres- $139.900. terfall & large public lake -'... . on public water, near fish Beautifully wooded, deep nearby, paved private ac- eating creek. $139,900, beatable water, long pristine cess, $119,500 owner Boats 3005 Call Frank (954)347-5604 shoreline. Access to ICW, ( 8 6 6) 7 8 9 8 5 3 5 Campers/RVs 3010 Atlantic, Sounds. Power, www.NC77.com. Jet SkUis 3015 PORT LaBELLE 3br, 2ba. 1 phone, perked. Excellent fi- NO QUALIFYING Marine Miscellaneous 3025 T h car garage. On Greenbelt. Nice nancinm Call now OWNERFINANCING Motorcycles 3030 condition. For more info, (800)732-6601 x 1458. Ohio County, KY acreage Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 T he m o st m po(863)675-3699/673-4828 E Tennessee Lake Properties onwy 69 3/2 Newlyrenovated, Large $1,000,000. Lakefront lots $1000 down/$204.69 mo. 20 m minutes of your day osec. from $100,000 Lakeview 5.2acres $20900 ref. Call 863-673-5071. lots from $35,000 Call Lake- $1000 down/$20469mo AIR BOAT- 160hp Lycomng side Realty (423)626-58206 .2 acres-$23,900 Eng' brandpnew carbon fibre is the tim e spent read inREMODELED 2BR/2BA house, or visit www.lakesiderealty- $1000 down12 r 235055mo. prop Apache deep hull, O e5,000 537 E. Ventura tnr6m. 0 $1500 down -$395 mo. $8500(315)534-1490 or (863)805-00 EASTERN TENNESSEE MOUN- 17.9 acres-$54,900 ALUM WOLVERINE '57- 35hp w ith yo ur child from or(863)805-06 TAIN HOMESITES Gated $2500 down $539mo. Mer, eec start, steering SNeed a few more bucks lakeside community. 1 to 5 Call (863)228-2761 or E-mail wheel full windshield $1650 topurchaseesomething a wooded and lake view cashforanything@earthlink.net (863)214-1286 ,to purchase something sites from the $40s. Planned i deer? Pick up some amenities. Minutes from Looking for a place to BASS BOAT- 16', 1 Owner, extra bucks when you Chattanooga. Call today hang your hat? Look Evinrude 115hp, Trolling mo- sell your used items in (866)292-5769 Gates of the no further than the tor, Depth finder. $3000. , the classifeids. River. classified. (863)824-0197 CHEVY CAVALIER Z24- '96, 4 cyl., auto, green, cold a/c, cd player, looks good, $1250 neg. (239)657-4348 CHEVY VAN '85- New paint, runs good, good tires, $1500 or best offer (863)467-5725 DODGE INTREPID -'93, 69k, Runs good. Good shape $2500 (863)467-1046 FORD ESCORT '95- 2dr, new clutch, excellent condition, $1500 or best offer (863)357-6377/801-1200 FORD TAURUS SHO '96- V8, black, 2dr, tan interior, runs good $4250 (561)358-2628 JEEP 2004, 4x4, 6 cyl., 9,800 miles. Willys Military Edition. Limited Edition. $14,400. Call (863)675-3278 I BASS BOAT: 18' 1987 Ranger 373, 150 hp Merc. XR2, Com- plete Over Haul. New trolling motor. $6000.859-250-5902 BOAT, TRAILER & MOTOR- 15 HP Johnson, Crest Liner $500 neg. (863)634-4818 CAMPER ENCLOSURE for a boat, canvas, 20', cost $2500, sell for $700. (863)763-5011 CAROLINA SKIFF 16'- '97 Evinrude, 30HR w/stainless prop, trolling mtr, fish finder, tr, $2250 (863)612-9200 DECK BOAT- '93 Sea Nymph, 19' w/120 hp Evinrude, trail- er, good cond, $5000 firm (863)634-9100 FIBER GLASS BOAT 14ft, 15hp Sears Motor, $500/ neg (863)763-6369 JOHN BOAT- 14' alum. flat bottom, 7.5 merc. w/trailer & trolling motor, 2 seats $1000. (863)634-6862 KAYAK- sit inside, 17' Pursuit Rotomolded Sea kayak, good condition $600 (863)357-7406 Pontoon Boat 24ft Party Barge, hard top, new battery, new gas tanks, 70hp Evinrude, excel. cond. $3500 (561)214-2633 PONTOON BOAT, '99, 20 ft., 50hp plus trolling mjlor, very good conrdiioon, $8000 (863)357-0028 RINKER '83, 16-' Wilma dam- aged, 90hp Merc, controls, trlr, as is $450 (863)946-1728 Don't Miss This One SEA NYMPH 17', Aluminum, Trolling moor, 410 rip mercury trim & nil D.F Tri $1850 863-634-5609i357-4837 CAMPER, '76. Skamper, 29', 51h wheel, sleeps 6 $2450 or best offer. 1863)675-4578 or 863-673-5655 FIFTH WHEEL- 30 w/screern room in Lake Pon. 1.3500, lot reni 140 18634N5.5')44 FORD VAN I CAMPER 1987. E'c :cord Sips 4 Sink, -love, loiiei, sriower. eic Good on g~s 5.4 750. 18631635-7552 Carriage Fifth Wheel, 93, 40', -iew ajwing. carpei, micro- wave iridg w .il, walk 3rounil queen bed al l oak Swood; lots of storage, $6000 orbestoffer. (561)845-7934 POLARIS 750 WAVE RUNNER '94- asking $600 no trailer (863)674-0467 BOAT MOTOR- 15h.o. Jonn- son Long sharjil Run. good $400 neg (863)6344818, YAMAHA '99, 15hp, 4 stroke, long shaft, elec. start, low hrs. $1900. (863)824-6799/697-3944 BMW R1200C '00, 15k mi., bags, windshields, running lights, exc. cond., $8000. (863)824-6799/697-3944 HARLEY DAVIDSON, '97, WG, low mileage, Voyager Trike Kit, $9500. (863)227-0336 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS- 3, 2-Shortys, 1-Full face. $70. Will separate. (863)763-7854 HONDA RECON-'02, Low hours, Senior ridden, Electric shift $2400. (863)675-0349 LeBelle area MINI CHOPPER- '04, Electric start, Runs perfect. $250. (863)697-2724 YAMAHA 400 4WD- $2000. or best offer. (863)675-2318 or 673-2108 Caloosa Belle area Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM DE-ELEGANCE '87- outstanding good cond. $2995 (863)599-0887 s M-U M KIA SPORTAGE- '2000, Con- vertible, Auto, Cold A/C, 49K, Great cond. $4000. or best offer (863)763-9329 Mercury Cougar 1999- Silver, ac, pwr windows, may need starter $4000/neg. (863)634-0779 MUSTANG '02- V6 a PW, PL, white w/tan inter.' 39K mi, exc cond., $9200 (302)245-0401 Dover PONTIAC GRAND AM. '00- 82k miles $5800 (863)673-3900 SATURN 1991- Stick shift $1200 (863)675-2388 around 6 p.m. TOYOTA MR2, '88, hard to find, dependable, 5spd, SR, needs compressor for AC $1500 neg. (561)924-2208 Ford Model T 1926 touring car, 600 miles on restoration, runs out well, $10,500 (863)467-0423 Quinn MGB 1973 Convertible 4cyl., 4 sp. $4200 or trade Make someone a real deal, Nice car 423-502-2214 FLorida FORD EXPLORER '93- V6, AT limited edition w/leather. all power, good paint, 104K, $2500 neg (561)248-8100 ISUZU TROOPER, '93, 4x4, 6 cyl., a.'c Cloiri seals 123J mi., exc. cold, $400iL irm (863)763-5011 GOLF CART- 94 E3iv Go. lop 2 seal,. eler. no charger. $950negi8631675-1472 : pir 4045; CARBURETOR 750 CFM- Hol- ley, Double pump $100. (863)697-2724 DRAW TITE HITCH w/Receiver & 2" ball. Fits '91-'94 Ford Explorers. Pd. $150, Now $75. (863)517-1708 Tires & Chrome Rims, (4), 20" for '05 Dodge'1500 Ram Pickup, P275/R20's, $900 neg. (863)673-1354 TOYOTA CRESSIDA '84- good body, tires, trans motor has rod knocking $50.00 u pull (863)357-0555 : CHEVY S10 '86 -ext. cab, runs but needs a rnmcioi, '$300 (863)634-7394 DODGE RAM- '97, New tires, shocks, ball joints, floor mat, dash cover, A!C & bed liner, $7500. (863)467-6175 FORD F-150 XLT 1998- New brakes& tires, .Mag rims & no rust, Crew Cab 3dr, Asking $7500/neg (937)215-0307 LEER TOPPER- For 8' Chevy bed. Like new. $875. (239)872-7793 NERF BARS- Black, Excellent condition. $200. Call (850)251-8817 JEEP CHEROKEE '86- 4x2, 4 cyl., auto, nice body & int.,m needs eng work $450 (863)675-1855 UTILITY TRAILER- 5x11, sin- gle.axle, dropped axle, has ramp, $300 (863)674-0360 CHEV VAN '85- 15 passenger, $2500 (863)634-5965 CHEVY MINI BUS 1984, Load- er & Transmission in good condition. Asking $2000. (239)823-2851 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee I Thursday, February 9, 2006 Thursday, February 9, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee a ~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FRNP _____M,_________________ _____ r- M- c -1PnHse -uSal l~ues-Sae I I E$ aa-S .,. 79 w "ec zs.,,r, e. THERESA "TERI" LEE RANGEL Licensed Real Estate Broker 700 W. Sugarland Hwy. OFFICE # 63-983-0075 AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142 REDUCED" Drop Dead Gorgeous Must See (Big, Beautiful & Like Brand New) 4/2 over 3,000 sq. ft. Northside, Cornerlot been remodeled, repaired & repainted asking $415K Cute As A Button with beautiful hardwood floors to die for 3/2 CBS home in immaculate condition asking $219,900 located on the North Side New Listing! No Handy Man Needed Here! This 1998 Fleetwood DW/MH is an Immaculate 3BDRM & 2 BA & over 1700 sq. ft. Yard is entirely fenced. Seller's Are Read To Go! Asking $82K Tired Of Renting Well here's your chance to warm up this winter in a 1994 CBS home with 3BDRM & 2BA with over 1000 sq. ft. Located on Alabama Ave. $79.9K Prime Location This 3/2 w/ over 2100 sq.ft. Ranchette Styled home sits on almost a 1/2 acre corner lot on 1 of Clewiston's finest avenues! Asking $289.9K Commercial Building Over 4,000 sq.ft. w/Apt. for on- site living Call 4 More Info. Industrial Rentals Coming Soon! Land. Land & More Land! 1.25 ac. on Datil cleaned, cleared & septic tank. Waiting on a Offer. Asking ONLY $53.5K 1.25 ac. on Avebrada (paved road) for ONLY $47K Visit us on the web: www.oldetownerealty.cityhmax.com - ELSREL .E-AV .. u. l .. . RITDENNTiAL CLEWISTON * r 1 .-, i ,- ;., .1 F . ",r "1, 7 . MOOREB HA EV r I I 1 ',: 'f : :r F I I,- l j i.., , IrF.LG., LAND LO Ti N. ,11 N1 1 -I 'Ii ... 1%,..lii ,%fONT7IJRA I LiC I'. B ~F :BAk 'TH .,I I A. HIGHLANDS COL'TY, *~ ~~~~~jv If.,. r'" eH V sitor *eSit froteS lstns t ww.RALRAETT.COM Specializing In New Construction Resale Investment Vacant Land Cor-...... rc r Phone: 863-946-3900 I EVERG LADES Fax: 883-946-3902 RmALIv, I -' 498 US Hwy. 27, Moore Haven A INC. US H Jeffrey A Davis Lic. Real Estate Broker "Service, Excellence,. results" jyB t er j ect Nice Lot in Lakeport on 11260 Click to a parK, rcioracK )r en$155K Drive, $24,000 Brand new CBS 3/2 most appliances inch Brand new CBS 3/2 837 Gerace Ct, 943 Gerace Ct, Moore Haven, $172,900 Moore Haven $168,375 Lovely 3/2 Home on 3 Lots, 414 Avenue Single Family Home 669 Park Avenue, 0, Moore Haven. $224,900 Moore Haven $245,000 Lot for sale, Oleta Drive, Moore Haven 2 Singlwid Mobile Home. 400 Pine M/H'S on site $86,500 crest, Moore Haven $55,000 Vacant land 1 Acre, Moore Haven, $52,900 Doublewide Mobile Home, 921 Yacht r)- ,hi 'ore Club Way, Moore Haven $132,750 S'.''. '" Moore Haven River Gardens lots start- Lot for sale, 1/4 acre tract, 'Moore ing at $38,000 Haveni,$25,000 "Comnin Soon" RIVERS EDGE 1/3 acre Bcauriul Lot 1 .1 A- -56Watson Way, .I--" 4_., 1. 1 tracts, River view quiet community close SLot I ,. Gerae Court, to lake call for details. Homes by Brian Moore Haven, $ 40,000 'erace Court, Sullivan NO Rf _TCTO)S PL EL E" Moore Haven, $40,000 S5ACES IN LADECA MOTIVATED SELLER MAKE Us ANr OFFER! 4.1. f ISSUE AVMILb E Now! PUbLIED THIE RSI hUMM OF EM MONTH GET YOUR COY TODAY!! V .. , i .-. ~ZIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARLAND HWY. -: (863) 983-6663 -. I s (863) 983-9770 WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM EMAIL: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM AF.rTER HOUnRS: ANN DYESS FAYE KELTING LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS (863) 983-8979 (863) 677-0707 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 RESIDENTIAL New Constructon 3BR,2BA 2BR, IBA w' detached Sugarland Circle 24'x30' metal bundling 2BR 2BA home. detached $162,000 garage w,' guest suite on 3BR, 2 laghole 12.80 ac. Call for details 3$1 B R,90 CBS Th-Plex Unitl 4BR. $1 .2BA Unt2 2BR, IBAUrnit3 4BR. 3BA Del Monte 2BR. 1 BA $279.000 '31-1.000 2BR, 1 1 /2 BA Condo iS) 3 r $' 150K $-1BRA MOBILE HOMES BR, *3L deood 4BR'2BA 2003 DWM-I 4-10.000 w th 30'x50' metal building 3BR. 2BA Ath tiudl and 2.16 acres $259.900 pi<,l. New Subdivision MOORE HAVEN $375.000 3BR. IBA CBS 3 lots 3BI 9; 'yfg! b:Lt $162.0C)0 $19 2BR. 2BA c.rlkhop, never $299,900 MONTURA 3BR. 2BA I 25 ac. i16 ).' U PIONEER 2BR. 2BA MH -!.5 3c 189. VACANT LAND S a.-es F..:.r, r il125.'.": S M.:.nucra L-:.? ,.\ lablb C5 ,.:p Ladir 69. :.r COMMERCIAL BuidJin 24-76 *q. It .r.n LiS 2"; 100'x 100' $550.':'00 C:.mrn iencal Buil.din 75'".1 or. ULS 21 Call F.:.r Death Cabinet Shop 4600)q It &. Apt f200.000 NEW LISTING 3 bedroom, 1 bath CBS home central heating and air. Call For Details "NOlV ON THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!'" MLS . a A ht -F I ..,I! . CBS New Construction Onr.ly ,X 9 avaI.l able. 3 bd/2 ba/1 garage Texas Ave., Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special Loan Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $1 51,300 Why buy old when you can get Brand New? No Other Listing compares to this North Side on Avenida Del Rio 3bd/2ba home, 2 car garage, Tile through out, New alu- minum roof, Hurricane shutters, Irrigation System, Move in turn key Pristine Clean going @ $264.9K . Lorida Ranches, Highlands County, 10ac deed restricted tracts starting at $209,000. $10,.0 0 to reserve your tract today.Up to 90% Financing for Qualified Buyers. Out of 31 tracts, Only 3 Lots.Left. Back up contracts accepted. Acreage in Pioneer Plantation (4) 2.5 Acre Tracts 1. Tampa Ave This property is fenced and has many mature native trees, which include FL Pine, Oak and several 35-40 ft. tall treasured Sable Palms. 2. 155 Union Ave. This property is secluded, heavily wooded w/ native Pine, Oak and Palms. Wildlife wanders freely and the quietness of these woods is awe- some. 3. Sweetwater Ave. This property has many beautiful trees that include wild maple and oaks. Small man-made lake hidden in thick trees & brush. There is an abundant of wildlife. 4.195 Union Ave. This property is untouched and very private. Heavily wood- ed with paths throughout created by Florida's native wildlife. ii Business Opportunity Laljbli:h h.mJ:rr improvement and convenience store on 2.5 acres in Montura Ranch. Great location, near the clubhouse. Fully equipped cafeteria ready to open. All furniture, fixtures, equipment and inventory included. Great business opportunity. $800K MLS#. 200530488 2) Moore Haven. 3 bedroom/2 bath mobile home with large rear deck, built in bbq, Oversize ULiving Room with cathedral ceilings, beautiful kitchen and formal dining room. Won't last at $124,900 MLS# 200540984 3) New in '04! 4 Bedroom/2 Bath (over 2400 sq.ft) Mobile Home in Moore Haven. Large open kitchen w/island. Must See! $134,900 MLS#: 200521690 4) Reducedfl 2.5 conti uous acres in Montura Ranch. Ux01idNWD< 0(Qucedto $70000. MLS# 200521640 5) Montura Ranch Estates 4 bedroom/2 Bath CBS home on 2/5 acres. In ground pool! Tile throughout, stainless appliances. Great Home at $379,900. MLS#2 200525558 6) '05 Homes of Merit 3 bedroom/2 bath home on man mdl ke S el aDJiances, Fire PIacildl d d ,M -l\osets. Why buy New when this one is only $134,900 MLSt 200514068 7) Port Labelle Buildable Lot ready for your new home. $59,900 MLS#: 200512627 8) Land Ho!! Beautiful 10 acre parcel on Al Dop Farming Rd. Located just Y mile from Highway 80. Partially cleared, high and dry and waiting for your new home. Won't last long at $299,900 hi Looking for land' 400 acr.. V'ih an abundance of wild life, (Deer, turkey, hogs and the occasional bear) Perfect for Hunting, fishing, etc. Property is currently being use for cattle. Located just minutes from Immokalee. Call for Details. (863) 677-1441 MLS#: 200520411 2) New Listing!! 8 acres in Montura Ranch. 7 build AvEtcf.!CV Jlf6 3@ 1 acre) Great investment nit rontage on Pine Cone and Hacienda. Listed at $299,900 3) Del Monte Ave 3 Bedroom/2 Bath CBS home o r>E Cp l rcrl rjtfm the marinas *ItaLde K e o' all for appointment. $259,900 MLS#: 200520398 4) Montura Ranch Estates Large nh SM2ENDJNO nee.J: S A E.l at $174,900 ML 200528863 5) Montura Ranch Estates 3 bedrooom/2' bath on 1.25 acres. New tile in Kitchen. Great location-just off of Pine Cone. Priced to sell at $119,900 MLS#: 200520638 6) Pioneer Plantation 3 bedroom/2 bath orSiZ re.] with many oIs r' T. st see to appreciate. $139,900 MLS#: 200514439 7) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 acres on Riviera. Listed at $84,900 8) Pioneer Plantation 5 acres priced to sell. Partially cleared. Listed at $124,900 S Se Habla Espanol Looking for the impossible? Opportunity seldom knocks twice' 5 acres on US 27 on the Palm Beach Hendrv County line. Over 937 feet on US 27 for easy access priced right f:.r a quick sale @ $275K Don't let this one get away, One of a kind!!! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home on Del Monte. Almost 3500 sq. ft. under air. Caged pool & Spa with poolside k3ichrn. Separate office building with half bath Could easily be converted to a 4 or 5 bedroom home. Too many extras to list. Photos & info on realtor.com MLS#200521924. Pioneer Plantation Owner says make an offer! 2.5 Acres on 11 th Street. Secluded lot with lots of trees. Only $79K Moore Haven River Gardens 7 Lots Available. New Construction in Growing Area. Build Your Dream Home Here! .Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on the pond @$62K Thatcher Blvd., near the river @$68,000.00 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8, $58,500.00 each Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12, @$60K each MUSE Absolutely Perfect for your dream home. 20 Fenced Acres w/ pond. Lots of 10 year old pines w/ some oaks. Priced below recent sales. Will Go Fast! Only $409,900.00 Marshall Maribel R. Berner Gonzalez 863.228-3265 561-722-7347 2 Se HablaEspanol 1) Grftl h iQati"iilila CBS REDUCED! YOU MUST SEE Honm t land TODAY! Tell your wife to quit Marti MBack looking around because you have Mar Tiled Through-oBacku found the perfect place located Yard, Tiled Through-out on a quiet street in Country Side Potential for 4th Bedroom. Meadows, Moore Haven. Double- $209,9K. Wide 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2) W.Ventura 2bd/ba. in Brand mobile home features a garden 2) W.Ventura 2bd/1 ba. in Brand tub in master bath, formal living New Condition Ready to Move in. room, and family room, and it Hard wood Floors, New even has a fenced yard with lots Appliances, 8ft. Privacy Fence, of trees. Big BackYard. Don't Miss On This MOO! There's room for a contented Great Deal! $97K. .:o0. p this 3J Re :1.09 c.nnot a Acres ',I-MRE. ho" place out a for Ilving. Walkt Mary Available for only $105,000.00 Lou's Store. Price Reduced to QUESTION Is it possible to find a 2.5 $60K. acre parcel zoned rural residential for 4) New Listing! 3bd/2ba MH in those. little animals of yours for less MRE on 1.25 Ac. Land is Cleared than $100,000.00??? ANSWER If you With Beautiful Pines. Home is hurry, such a site is available. Call me Very Spacious With Great Floor today! Plan. Place is Immaculate! Definitely Not Nice, in fact it's a 2 $108,5K. Bd disaster! Fix It Up and it may just 0,K. be livable. Anyway, you can buy this 5) Moore Haven Yacht Club doublewide mobile home in Seminole 2bd/2ba MH w/ extra lot, Manor for not much more than the lot *Included in Purchase Price* value at $39.9K Partially furnished & Squeaky LOTS OF LOTS! I currently have lots Clean! 55 & older community, of 1.25 acre lots available in Montura Reduced to $129,900 for quick Ranch Estates. Prices Vary so give me sale. a call today! Montura Tracts, I Ust, Show and Sell 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call For Information or Appointment] Need a Building? We have a 1 2,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $215K Tower Lakes! DBLWDE 3/2 1 782 Sq.Ft pLarge Fenc f .,I D121 Larg with Lakefront. @ $94.9K Mobile Home on 1.25 acres in Montura at $75.5K Pioneer Beautiful Cabin on 2.5 acres @ $249.9 10 Acres Al Don Farming Rd. @ $299K 5 Acres on Highway 27 going @ $275K Just Outside of Town! Fleetwood Home on a beautiful Y2 acre. The property has a 24x30 shop with office listed at $1 74.0K Call for an appointment todav! I n Se Habb Espanol Very.Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home with large Florida room. This home also has an efficiency and is located very close to our local elementary schools. Give me and call I would love to show this home to you. This home is being offered at $149,900. Cathy S. Garcia is a life- long resident of Clewiston and newest member of our team. 863-228-1132 rOOREHA'& IL B3,2 fiy firrid11 j of Meritlo dtt ble rtiMdc '3. fI-xrilycfeaed @$174,900 Great starter home or invest- ment property in Montura Ran i 4/2 split r ) / be Stai r J -ight with country living at its best. 1.25 ac., priced to sell at only $89,900. appt, today!! I have the time to list, show and sell your property. I pledge to you the most cus- tomer service any Realtor can offer. Just ask my past cus- tomers! (References avail- able) Call Today!!!! Se Habh Espanol New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe.Ac. @ $145k Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba MH looks like a log cabin, on paved road, tenant occupied,fenced, new septic @ $124,900 1.25 ac IMPROVED FREE home with purchase of land, single-wide MH offered @ $68,900 Pioneer Plantation!!!! 2.5 acres wow! @ $89,900 New Listing! 2bd/1ba on huge lots in Horseshoe Acres. Bring all offers. Seller Motivated $165K Jerry W. Smith 561-261-3444 30 acres of pasture and woods in Ladeca. $25,000.00 /acre. Rare combination of seclusion in a natural setting! 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. $150K Call me for vacant land. Lots or acreage. 2.5 acres in Montura, cleared and fenced $92K 2.5 Acres in going @ $85K 2.5 Acres in going @ $90K Montura Montura 5 Acres in Pioneer going @ $179.9K New Listing! Established commercial upholstery business and property $250K New Listing! Beautiful building lot/investment property in Port LaBelle $55K As a new home owner and full time resident of Clewiston it will be my pleasure to assist you with your commercial and residential real estate needs. With over 30 years of land, home & commercial property sales experience I am looking forward to serv- ing the business and residential community. 10 S Ber oe Se .(t S)s fcn . p t-..i.."n *' T' '-"- : -- ** "" "r -a .!:!IxGE..= = -norsNL : .. .P_=:-o ': .rr ,.- i / '/ A& Alk I Houses Sale S A Lc, G M . .. ........ . I Houses Sal I Houses Sale m^ J^ I Houses Sale k LAN F-11-.11-11%. XF, flow 37 "Thursday, February 9, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee eI Pulc o ice I Pb ic Noice I Pb ic No ice I ulic N I Pb I N i I Pu IlicN I Puli Notic I Puli Notice -Econoline Van 1983, Runs, 6cyl, 4.9, Reese Receiver, Hi S Top $600/neg. (863)983-5599 .'One man's trash is another man's treas- ure; Turn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classifieds. Public Notices 'PitMPublotic; 505 *Legal Not 500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FORHENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA STANFORD W. FREEDMAN, TRUSTEE, Plaintiff v Case No.: 06-58 CA 'JOYCE A. JAUHOLA, as petitioner of the Estate of MILTON c. JAUHOLA and in- Sdividualy as the sole beneficiary of the Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA, de- Sceased, and MUSSETTE L. JAUHOLA, her devisees, heirs, grantees, creditors and other parties claimino by, through, under or against her and all unknown natural persons, if living, or if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, devi- sees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under these unknown natural persons, and all parties having or claiming to have, any right, title or interest in and to the real property herein sought to have title Defendants NOTICEOF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE To Defendants JOYCE A. JAUHOLA, as petitioner of the Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA and individually as the sole beneficiary of the Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA, deceased, and MUSSETTE L. JAUHOLA, her devisees, heirs, grantees, creditors and other parties claiming by, through, under or against her and all unknown natural persons, if ivng, or if dead, their unknown spous- Ses ,eirs, devisees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under these unknown natu- ral persons, and all parties having or claiming to have, any right, tile or in- terest in and to the real property herein south to have title quieted, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following real property in Hendry County, Florida: Lot 16 and 17, Block 2329, Port LaBelle U 1 1i a J- L' I lr, r,: lTli0 U PIAi I1 '01l i ; 1 luri l V ii' i PlU T B':.' 1 Poa l cr, _' 1, l.bi, R:,:ro 11lied ry Cu'ry H. ii,03 Li :': 3'A- l ',.0 , a l hl 0 i 'Ib IN l rinal' rd ii aI ,)aril1 by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. has been filed against you and you are Srequired to serve a copy.of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Alison C. Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys for Plantiff, whose address is Post Of- fice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975, on or before March 6, 2006, and file O the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; oth- erwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint U.r '. frJ OI no lij l irry., BARBARA BUTLER Ca I A' ,i r,: ,l 112'O,5 .i.2 62 TL1 The City of Belle Glade's Utilities Department will conduct a public meeting regarding capital improvement for the Torry Island Nature Center. The sole purpose of the meeting will be to discuss a $200,000 application for a Recreation Trail Program Grant that will finance public outdoor recreation trails on Torry Island. The meeting will be conducted on the following day and date, and at the following time and location: Day: Monday Date: February 13, 2006 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Belle Glade City Hall Commission Chambers 110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., West Belle Glade, Florida Publish- The Sun, February 9. 2006 PUBUC NOTIC U-Lock-il Slorale 500 S. San Gabriel Clewislon, FL 33440 863-673-0662' Contents of the following units will be sold on February 11, 2006. S ij'I Al # i.rll'& lf' i, i,] t'.' 1i Unit #16 Anna Benitez 612 Jupiter Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 Unit#30& 31 Amanda Cypress 736 Bond Street, Clewston, FL 33440 U,siI 5 OAr,,i h0,a'.woo P 0 80,, i'..i. l. 1, FL i:4J(l U l oI' 8 IC r i ,U1e b Ov ,' b '0 B I 1111i CiluiC-.i' FL id4 U 111649 CGS2/2,9/06 LEGAL NOTICE. The'Hendry County Fair & Livestock Show am re taking sealed bids on a John Deere Gator Yr: 2005 Model HPX 4x4 Gas ID# MOHP4GX032937 Min. bid starting at.$6,000.00. Deadline for bids must be post marked by Feb. 17th, 2006. Please send sealed bids to Attl: John McCallum C.C, HCFL PO B,.'6, i, Lrw2iln CL 1i04 irJi212.9'e1 One man's trash Is anoth- er man's treasure. Tian your trash to treasure with an aed In the classi- fleads. Time. to clean out the attic, basement and/uo garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classi- fneds and make your clean no a breeze IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNT% FLORIDA Case No.: 06-03 CP IN RE: The Estate of; ROBERT BJTILLIT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINSTTHE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administratin has been entered in the estate of Robert B. Tilit, deceased, Fie Number 06-03 CP by the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975; that the decadent's date of death was April 18, 2000; that the total value of the estate is $41,000.00 and that the names and ad- dresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address Barbara T.Phillps 6830 Darlington CL, Cumming, GA 30040 Donna Marie Smith 3494 Navigator Point, Knoxville, TN 37922 Albert Hill Smith 3494 Navigator Point, Knoxvile,TN 37922 Robert Bruce Tillitt 1470 Goshawk Lane, Falrbanks, AK 99709 PabiclaT. Wright ScottW.Tillitt Jean l Rosile' 18 Wright Road,Yorklown Heights, NY10598 725 ChartiersStreet, Bridgeville, PA 15017 10095 Hounsdale Drive, Plckerington, OH 43147 GretchenM.Till t 1844WestNorthSt.; Bethlehem,PA18018 Anne Williams Tillift 3670 Rivendell Lane, Cumming, GA30083 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFlEDTHAT: All 0.io.. aI mI. c ie o aire n eceiain sd tanrsons rsIling claims or iaemarl ID 6 irl Cui r 1 a N oi m oaedenrti airMeairon Osio wiiraom proviiar 10or full iyimaren waso ,riire iffre Order of Suainry Admiribc sorn Tule uir ,ialnma, -, IN.. : Oun WTHiill THE TIME PERIODS SET i FORFH INJ SEt ION 7i 02 Of THEt I.ORIDAPROBATE (ODE ALL CLAIM Ai DEMAi' NOT SO FILED ILL .BE FOREVER BARRED 1)riWlrTHIANG A0if OTHER APPLICABLE TIME E i'fElO Aly CLAIM FILED TWO 121 yEAAR OD MORE AFTER THE DECEDET'c DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED The date of first publication of this Notice Is February 9, 2006.. Person Giving Noaice: BbarbaT. Phillips Ari,'rr,,y hI,' Pr,, ora CivI ii, otic:e AII:,onC Hu..ey Frinoa Bar i, OIfi 1616 PAVESE LAt FIRM PO Orota J22bua 4611 SuairM3hnitira0 Ljb ile Fl 3.3 :, I I hr nre to 1 86)1 75-',800 i iw29 COS 3/' IS PUBLIC NOTICE No ji, rny:. ,,v '. ln i le [l ewliloa iii Pr iniri' a d ril',ig 8 ,ild will ffi.t l iT .i .i ui i o l...rlly afi u.iry 13 .uir ir o. L Hal [COrrrnsirir.l. Cnjmwr. or ,Wi: r ri n rh r lir'aifu,1 iiien grd3 will erTiToailaorig'rOIcn5iteu IA liaju'i. liuiu 1 A1i"ii J aeie f'r a v ir.:,,;f o ronm wf iea:.mn:nra, ol nr ITy i Cic&, :l,,'l i '(1 1 U i 4 i n11 u uIi auli rp') orl ire -aur i'dii ol a riTr Ia l A ie- l. : rI., ci ire 'oe yArd ar :rb.i: larard :r ai..ceiior, istrui.aure af '. le' i a i 11 I. IrI U l'l ine riime ni. 1 l e10,l or, Lir I" 1 Bi10a ;l0 A A 4A 8 W I"r[O f "e C "v, '.,,rri fl'o l,l C IololaOr 'o lrig it I .l 'A i. i,- l lu i *a niu ,:i Irrio," r, ijir,'I)-'PlOWI ln & A cc n:rl c1 ini,: o'l O n.li .)I L:i'ar HyOTMP hh: Ir0 Ia ilri rh'liTiuMlb1d la i[ln..irds flqulr'a Iii ,n ire i.Al-C ; o..liru i .rin:i ir 3a a IJun, rT res iaeritidl a iwit l 1ic.nlc ed j i,r i .r r 2 6 .ire parcel C.Jair. L.I iii i..al,.u n3c,1 riorti o Se.miniale Mair.i S D 0 *e ol Fra~ ia.) a ,l i' .:i (I .'i' Airi EilerrrT, y (ronl Gereral Pi.a ol Ciewisora, ilA I' ur:1 I.,1' i 0illl'lll ry bl.i iaraaIniT i'Il 0 cr o pai oyi l rin J ril'lOi'lPlPe- wn A:0,).:, ; l' i,', u" a-rnl oi Lennar Hone. I,: rar r Oi;da ;t..u,', t iorflh.ii v l *u i .)nr o.y iLel rc2ir 2c I ae p iir ill auirn u [fi rimlIail.crila Is ,i',Lr l Tri,,jl ril Mriii C,'D ..?l ar Fraa3-I0 Sr aol o 051 af Ctrnri ElaIea- ilr r ,) L, t ,.i' 1 ii,'l 0'1 C I.l :luA i -lO 103nJ n rjn a d Ri *-C Tri, i.,Ty C'oriiri:,n w,11 hoild a PUBLIC HEARING I consider rthe re,:o,'rmi,,l.- r.iai ou ire fij,.',r, & oilaiig Bos rd ln a7e D i3i ai.or, on i riec reQuesn or,i ForI. '" 2'lI 21)1)6 :., i6u pm 'i5 me Caly H111 lomrnioSilon Charmbers All citizens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the P&Z Board meeting ii it, i 'ry i.uTimml.riu, uuoriia rirnr1. Any inquides regarding the hearing or any person requirng a special accommodation because of a disability or physical impairment, including speech or hearing impairments,' should contact the Building Official's office at least three days priortotehe hearing. CITY OF CLEWISTON Travis Reese Building Official : ii 3t.,4 SL4,,906 ' Earn some extra cash. Sell your used Items in the classulleds Shop here first! The classified aIs CITY OF BELLE GLADE PUBLIC INPUT MEETING CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT CLEWISTON, FLORIDA REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid No. 2006-1 Furnish ad Install two pumps, #1 & #2 on Hunting Club Avenue Sealed bids for the manufacture and instfallafion of two complete pumps will be re- ceived by the Board of Supervisors for Central District Water Control District, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT'at 475 S. Cabbage Palm St. Montura Ranch Estates Clewiston, Florida Until 1000 am local time on February 20, 2006 for furnishing labor and materials and performing all work set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Construction Contract, Detailed Specifications and Drawings which comprise the Bidding Documents. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all bid proposals which have been submitted in ac- cordance with the conditions of the Invitaton to Bid, Instructions to Bidders and any Addenda, if any, issued in relation to this Project will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidder Is responsible for the delivery of bid and bids received after the specified day and time will not be opened. The Work to be bid upon Is de- scribed as the manufacture and installation of two diesel powered engines with vertical lift pumps capable of pumping 25,00 gpm each as specified n the de- tailed.drawings and specifications prepared by Rock Aboujaoude, PE. A pre-bid meeting shll be beld on February 9, 2006 at the Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Con- struction drawings and specifications may be obtained from Rock Abougaoude, RE. (contact person) at 180 N. Bridge Street, LaBelle, FL 33935 or from CCWCD office at475 S. Cabbage Palm Street. Rock's telephone is (863)612-0011. CCWCD phone no. Is (863) 983-5795. Each bid must be submitted, in duplicates, on the prescribed bid form and accom- panied by bid security on the prescribed form, payable to the District, in an amount not less thas flve percent (5%) of the bid amount All subcontractors shall be declared on the prescribed Subcontractors Declaration Form. All bids shall be opened and read aloud on February 20. 2006. a 10:00 am in the Club House located on 255 N. Hacienda Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. All bidders are welcome to attend. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the nec- essary addiftonal bonds) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as pre- scribed in rthe Contract Documents. The Bid may be withdrawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. Bids shall re- main open and subject to acceptance for a period of thirty (30) calendar days af- ter the date of bid opening but the District at Its sole discretion may release and Bid and Bid security. No bidder may withdraw ri i, i.,) 3 ) ,nour i irry 1iiT301i calendar days after the date of Bid opening. Ir, oer,,i lo penir pbia,: 6,1 [ir,.c successful Bidder shall have all licenses and permits required by Federal, State, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Before a Contract willbe awarded for the work contemplated herein, the District will Conduct such investigations as are necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract Upon request, the bidder shall submit such Informa- tion as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the bidders qualificatisos. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Bid(s), not conforming with th e in- tent and purpose of the Condrct Documents, and may postpone theiaward of the Conbtract for a period of time, which, however, shall not extend beyond thirty (30) calendar days rm the bid opening date. DAitD fmn 26d ly ufJanuary. 'd06 ATTEST: Cental District Water Control District By y,.'Ayii He.rle, 120.2',LGS 2 1J96'60 INVITATION TO BID 'i.-ria b'd M1 m ru rc,i.lyl oy CITY.COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY ir,,e iT,',r I rlr1rrel iO orei AT THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE U S HIGHWAY 27 AT 5TH STREEr. MOORE HAVEN. FLORIDA 33471 un 2.00 PM ,n MARCH 6TH 2006 ,il ) r1 iri r.itraw ry w i r Eublicly, o'lieia Oy II lI ',)unry Celli' or 0- ( fIrleE 3a1l e ii1 ,lunu Any l II' a l -,',l .lran' or I ri r c I llil oil rn, :i| r ,I:- ceplred rt0 8105 *:rall ti a ie1 us i, iuwir .ill ma.1roit rul aim lt a, .] r irir Cirpi- ,u,:[ijl [i ira Moorei Have, YdcnI Club Litl Siallun Renasilirlon rr, 1 (r, E ia lui i ri o1l n e, rr.lD tiTs lt 16w ir, u iii i l 1i 'If1mrri.i, ciuiOiTieni 1,r l.inD,> ,,. ry ru, ,I rdIablr lilon an o ei llng II 11alln a: .1 rees i. s rv .. I : urloe CuanJ, liL.ui'Tl-L maTy bi .i'ai'inl 3,jil [curLno'Leal Ir nr- anl,:au al Cra.l A 'lTiri Ar '0,u',.ne- 10000 l MiJcIt f',ji ul e ?in 11) cop.i',o Be.iCr, Fionu.i .)30ifA. i0541 ;;'-682 i0,' ir. ,'i, riunlldabl iTaiuni r.i One iundrea and Seveni Five and 001'0 Dollars S117500 Croa .s.h.,l tir iTai o1yjl '1 .Cra0 A STir, A a;r,,Aij,. BilOm'DE 3 inr ,,ll i r wi ll BI0 : h.: Ir,,' in lhi rl Ir1i renri Pry Pjrl il1 ,l 'al aP Eanoi:ilci EaLra BIIDDER .run i ulbrro wn ihi. iD r i"0 lr irnr r, i11I ceriid lu ierlorm Irr- won a0'l crvia or vi u lrfied Day '.mir,1oy i Ii) be i II- censea. Each BID shall be accompanied by a certified check or by an acceptable BID BOND tu t.hiafremeUtir u u o ld rime uuaiiihuuur Wel ub auS u pursuant ta ira In an amount eqal to at least five (5) percent of the amount of the BID payable to provisions of Section 287.055, Roida Statues. SCity-County PuIlic Works Authority, as a guarantee that If the BID is accepted the BIDDER will execute the CONTRACT andtile acceptable PERFORMANCE AND atl r OryS Inoe o vat e .nS d Inadenv lon bf 11bt0anripol PAYMENT SURETY BONDS equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract mc i6a re5 e iouveu r ven e'na TAi ce withinten (10) das after written notice of the AWARD OF CONTRACT. No call 863-946-0711. . bidder may withdraw hs BID for a period of ninety. (90) days after date set for openingoflhe BIDS. Cq of Moore H3vaes Bret rdanen Clt-ECountq Public WOasB Aumorinrite i-r.u i' r, ,1.n I.]a j,,: ,loiimaln Il 'yi BID ielr,' riypOr i' A ,jl (i]r,, ,Otl ri I n,'I i r- l r ,, iOI il w,Trfl, Ir n iTilN i l ain, w'oirwt ryioaU 0I',Oworfi.i:r irian grl Iria::cpiTor, iec r a,,y ,or a t Ir BIDS mu nl us u 1i-:lu ,n ir n ,utitilre Io tr,e rfvulur M u 1tie m lrel BI0c - MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB LIFT STATION REHABILITATION (CAS Prolict No L Cuulry eU Giaens Coumyn Fio.il 10 ", 2, 9 CS IJ16 Mayor 113601 CGS 2/9/06 When doing those chores Is doIng you in, It's thnme to look for a helper In the classifleds. Buying a car? Look bi the classlfeds. Selling a car? Look In the clal- fleds. Special to INI/Bureau of Land Management/Emerson Wells Tamed mustangs have been trained for many uses. The U.S. ,Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard rode their mustangs in 'the Reno Rodeo Parade, Barstow, Calif. Special to INI/Bureau of Land Management Wild horses on the open range in Oregon are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Special to INI/Bureau of Land Management Wild burros are also part of the BLM adoption program. Wild horse adoption in Okeechobee February 18 By Katrina Elsken OKEECHOBEE Wild hors- es are coming to Okeechobee County on Feb. 18-19. The Bureau of Land Manage- ment Wild Horse and Burro 'Adoption Program will host an adoption. event at the Okee- ,chobee Agri-Civic Center, 4200 East State Road 70 in Okee- chobee, on Feb. 18-19. Approximately 85 horses and 15 burros will be available for adoption, said Wild Horse Spe- cialist James Hood. The horses will arrive on Feb. 17, and will be available for viewing by the pub- lic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and .from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Satur- day. The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Horses that receive no bids at the auction will be available for adoption on a "first come" basis until 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday.. Any horses not adopted will be taken back to a BLM facility. Mr. Hood said about half of the horses will be yearlings; the rest will be age two or.older. It's easier to find homes for the younger horses, he explained, because they are easier to work with. All of the wild horses avail- .able for adoption have been in captivity for about a year, so some of the younger horses were born in captivity, he contin- ued. The price for each horse will be set in an auction. Each horse will go through the sale ring arid .those who wish to adopt it may bid. Only those who have already qualified for the horse adoption program will be allowed to bid. INI/Katrina Elsken Taylor Lowe, a 4-Her from Okeechobee County, rides her mustang, Spirit, in local events. Spirit's brand shows he was born in the wild and adopted through the BLM program. He said the minimum adop- tion fee is $125. The average fee, according to the BML Web site is around $160. Some people will bid higher for "flashy" horses, Mr. Hood said, such as paints and palominos. "A paint might go as high as $400," he said. Mr. Hood said all of the hors- es and burros are current on all vaccinations. If no one bids on a horse dur- ing the auction, it will be put up for adoption following the auc- tion. These "left over" horses may be adopted on a "first come" basis at the standard adoption fee of $125. Mr. Hood said they have a special "buddy" price for anyone who adopts one of these horses: the first horse is $125 and the second is only $25. Generally these horses are sorrels and bays, he said. Mr. Hood said these "plainer Jane" bays and sorrels may well wind up more valuable than their flashier cousins. He said he knows of one horse that was adopted as a "buddy" for $25, which has gone on to be trained as a cutting horse and win many thousands of dollars. The adopted horses remain the property of the government for one year. During that time, BLM volunteers check on the horses to make sure they are being treated properly. After a year, the person who adopted the horse may petition for own- ership. If all of the requirements have been met, at that time the wild horse becomes the proper- ty of the adopter and he or she has title to the horse. Those who wish to adopt a wild horse or burro must have a fenced (no wire or mesh) corral with a minimum of 400 square feet (20 feet x 20 feet) for each animal adopted. Horses less than 18 months of age should be kept in corrals with fences 5 feet high and 6 feet high for ungen- tied horses more than 18 months of age. Covered stock trailers are required to transport the animals home from the auc- tion. Mustangs are popular for trail riding, but they have been used for all kinds of equestrian activi- ties. The BLM Web site features photos and stories about mus- tangs used for barrel racing, jumping, dressage, trick riding and endurance riding. The U.S. Army has adopted mustangs for use in. formal ceremonies. Mr. Hood said he recently talked to a woman in South Carolina who rides her mustang on fox hunts. Mustangs live on grass and brush in the West, so many tend to be "easy keepers," said Mr. Hood. These horses are not used to eating grain. In captivity since being rounded up by the BLM, they horses have been fed good quality hay. "Their feet are awesome," he continued. Because the horses come from a rocky environ- ment, their feet have thick hoof walls. The BLM uses the adoption program to thin the herds of wild horses and burros on feder- al lands. If these herds were allowed to overpopulate, many would starve. For more informa- tion about adoption horses and the requirements for housing and transporting adopted horses and burros, see the BLM Web site at www.wildhorsearidbur- ro.blm.gov/index.php or contact the BLM at (888) 274-2133. Freeze mark identifies all the wild horses The Bureau of Land Manage- ment Wild Horse Adoption Pro- gram uses freeze marking to identify captured wild horses and burros. Freeze marking is a permanent, unalterable and painless way to identify each horse as an individual. It is applied on the left side of the neck. It utilizes the International Alpha Angle System which uses a series of angles and alpha-sym- bols that cannot be altered. The mark contains the Registering Organization (U.S. Govern- ment), year of birth, and registra- tion number. The technique is simple and completely painless to the ani- mal. The left side of the neck is shaved and washed with alcohol, and the mark is applied with an iron that is chilled in liquid nitro- gen. The hair at'the site of the mark will grow back white and show the identification number. In addition to the freeze mark on the left side of the neck, sanc- tuary wild horses are marked on the left croup with 4 inch high Arabic numerals that corre- spond with the last four digits of the freeze mark on the neck. Although every effort is made to apply freeze marks which are legible, occasionally freeze marks do get blurred. This hap- pens when the iron is applied, the animal moves and all or Key to the Alpha Angle Symbol Road each angle.to determine the freezee mark number YVar of Brtlh (lapiwt$bit,,1) L{'7= A 11 < ".. ' Special to INI/ Bureau of Land Management Freeze mark brands use symbols to stand for num- bers which indicate a wild horses birth year and his origin. some of the identification num- ber cannot be read. Registration numbers are indi- vidual to each animal, and are assigned according to the area the horse was captured. Num- bers are assigned as follows: Oregon: 0-800000; Arizona: 80001-160000; California: 160001-240000; Colorado: 240001-320000; Idaho: 320001-400000; Montana: 400001-480000, Nevada: 480001-640000; New Mexico: 640001-720000; Utah: 720001-800000; Wyoming: 800001-880000; Eastern States: 880001- 880100. February 3, 2006 NOTICE BBC 2006-01 NOice Is Jeeby giv.thtthe Board of Bitding C iresionors oftClty..Cle- wlston, lonrod W nho a puba nearng on Monaay, Fcbuary z7, o0u6, ar 10:00 a.m., at the city hall commission chambers, 1 5 West ntura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. pleesurpose of this hearing Is to consider the disposition of the following proper- Eugene P Austin 340 West El Paso Avenue Clewlston, FL 33440 Kermit Blair 526 South Central Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440 Donalnd d Ruth Kelley 841 East Sugadand Highway Clewiston, FL 33440 Kenneth and Jessie Lenning, Sr. 344 West Venture Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440 Smith Properfies Cty Walk 321 South Dean Duff Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440 Darren Smith 310 North Francisco Avenue ClewIston, FL 33440 'Darren Smith 606 South Benito Street Clewiston, FL 33440 ."U .,1 J,'iju",O AOiau- 'l-: io'i FL i 44 '1 J,: :uiL Va:qu,: "'6 5 Ol ,', La ,,idt blrecl CltrvilorS Fl 0 3344 This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 6-178, Clewlston Code of Ordi- All persons interested may appear and be heard. CITYOF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA 113830 CGS 2/9/06 Iva Pittman, Deputy Cily Clerk REQUEST FOR BIOS (RFB) CN060699 L-8 EAST LEVEE REPAIR, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA ira s,,i:r, Fira0.3 WjAlr Mar,3oQerref uoirci* wi i receivesueoalo Dineugs m egn e iProLur,T-,',,i Onil,. 21nd i:lur 8-1 Biog 301 Gur, Club Rood West Paim B i'r, fion. 3j341j46 for L-8 East Levee Repair, Palm Beach County, FL on Tucsiay March 7. 2006 al 2:30 p m local uime a wnlcn mery suamrtead wO will 'e ,rril-,] iria publ.ly lead Conatruction of approm 47 100 lnrear ft 14 ft- wl arrelbio.k .c ."ad J WOru I"nclud i radlr cormpacring of road b3se "'liu.:nrifl j iF. r-n ln l briau, i, roid SR 80 W N on Seminole Pra" Wh,, Rd lao iih .,.n ` Lr. l 1J i L.i 8 Ie 6R- An OPTIONAL pre- d conference wn D r,niii u,, Thiersdaf. Feodary 23. 20056 a 2 00 .m. D S-5A Pump i Ill',,, lauirrlAce a,'on, Sh 80 WVB FL 3J11 for directions cca I- II ;i i-41iEv A snile vie* ill Immedlatfe follow. 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