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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: February 16, 2006
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
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Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, February 16,2006 Volume 79, Number 35


At a Glance

Chicken and
biscuit dinner
Buckhead Ridge Volunteer
Fire Department Ladies Auxil-
iary chicken and biscuit dinner,
Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at the Fire Department
on Highway 78 'in Buckhead
Ridge. Eat in or take away.
Chicken, biscuit drink and
dessert is $6. For more informa-
tion call (863) 467-0173.
Quilt show
North Lake Estates quiltlers
3rd annual quilt show is Satur-
day, Feb. 18 at North Lake
-Estates RV Resort clubhouse,
765 E. St. Rd. 78, Lakeport
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will
be door prizes each hour, quilt
set raffled, items for sale,
lunch available on site.

Goat Production
workshop
The UF/IFAS Cooperative
Extension Service in collabora-
tion with the Florida Meat Goat
Association (FMGA) and the
Division of Animal Industry of
the Florida Department of Agri-.
culture will be holding a Meat
Goat Production workshop on'
Saturday, March 11 at the Dal-
las B. Townsend Ag Center in
LaBelle, FL (1085 Pratt Blvd)
from 9 a.m.-noon. The pro-
gram will consist of the USDA
sponsored National Animal.
Identification (NAIS) program
and the voluntary, Scrapie-Free
Flock Certification Program
(SFCP). Not only will NAIS and
SFCP be discussed in great
detail, other information will
be presented such as general
goat management, selection
and management of goal pas-
tures as well as hands on train-
ing with goats. The workshop
is free, but you are required to
pre-register.
For more information, feel
free to contact the UF/IFAS
Hendry County .Extension
Office by phone at (863) 674-
4092 or (863) 983-1598 or by
E-mail at sycrr@ifas.ufl.edu.

UF/IFAS to hold
conference II
The UF/IFAS South Florida
Beef Forage Group will be
holding a Small Farms Live-
stock Production conference
II on March 18 at the Dallas B.
Townsend Ag Center begin-
ning at 8:30 a.m. This advance
conference for goat, cattle and
horse owners is designed to
give producers on a few acres
a better understanding of
weed pasture problems and
control; selection of founda-
tion animals; body condition
scoring for health, nutrition
and reproduction; the Nation-
al Animal ID system and
record keeping; sound vacci-
nation as well as other pro-
duction practices and tech-
niques to assist in being as
productive and economically
efficient as possible. The regis-
tration fee is $20.
For more information, feel
free to contact the UF/IFAS
Hendry County Extension
Office by phone at (863) 674-
4092 or (863) 983-1598 or by
E-mail at sycr@ifas.ufl.edu.


Lake Level

15.51
feet
above sea
level

Index
Classifieds..... 19-23
Obituaries . . .2
Opinion . . .4
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Lake's future questioned


By MaryAnn Morris
FORT MYERS Community
members from around the lake
turned out in force for a meeting of
the South Florida Water Manage-
ment District Governing Board
(SFWND).
Local people, public officials
and high school students con-
verged on the SFWMD Governing
Board meeting in Ft. Myers at Flori-
da Gulf Coast University Wednes-
day, Feb 8. They came from the


east, they came from the west and
they came, from the center the
counties and towns around Lake
Okeechobee, the center of the
controversy that has raged for
many months and years.
Placards held by irate citizens
spoke to individual views of the
problem: "Don't Flood Our
Town," "Save Our River," "Stop
the Muck," "SFWMD is Sugar
Coating the Problems," "Stop the
Blame" and similar sentiments.
Reports by SFWMD regional


officials and: engineers outlined
the situation.
Dr. Susan Gray, Ph.D. Director
of the Lake Okeechobee District
Watershed spoke of the worsen-
ing condition of the lake water and
loss of aquatic plants, which
deprive the lake water of needed
oxygen and spawning beds for the
bass and other fish in the lake.
"There is no silver bullet, no
one solution," said Cal Neidauer,
an engineer of 20 years with
SFWMD. He spoke of, among


other matters, the schedule, which
governs the amount of water that
is held or discharged from the lake
through locks and floodgates.
"Operational changes will
help," he said.
. Rhonda Haag, Interim Director
of Southwest Florida Water Man-
agement District, made note of the-
fact that while water shortage is a
problem in areas of her district;
many areas re-use 100 percent of
their wastewater to lessen the
need for fresh water from Lake


Okeechobee. Alternative water
sources are also being developed.
"By working together we will
reach responsible solutions as. a
team," said Alice Carlson, of the
SFWMD Governing Board, "We
are a diverse district and I'm glad
to see so many representatives of
so many of the district's factions.
The district believes firmly in open,
respectful communication."
A dozen civic/community pre-
SeeLake-Page 9


CREW seeks



out helpers


Housing, workforce devel-
opment, social services, health,
and mental health staff, non-
profit organizations, as well as
ministers, church members, cit-
izens, city and county officials
from both Glades and Hendry
Counties formally joined forces
Feb. 1 to begin a long-term
effort to help Hurricane Wilma
victims rebuild their homes,
lives and communities.
Community Rebuilding Ecu-
menical Workforce (CREW) ofl
Hendry and Glades Counties,
led by an executive committee
comprised of people who care
about Glades and Hendry Coun-
ty meets each Wednesday at 10
a.m. in the conference room at
..Hend iy Regiorna Medical.Cen-..
ter in Clewiston. Everyone is
'invited!
"It should be obvious to any-
one that residents in mobile
homes in areas like Twin Lakes,


Monlura, Washington Park and
Crescent Acres in Hendry and
Glades Counties were particu-
larly hard hit by Hurricane
Wilma," said CREW chairman
and pastor of Community Pres-
byterian Church Angel Ramos.
"Many of these residents are
low income, elderly, African
American or Hispanic, and may
lack the necessary resources to
rebuild following the storm.
"Our goal is not only to
ensure that their housing needs
are met, but in the long run
improve the quality of life for
them and their families."
Pastor Ramos noted that the
rebuilding effort will provide
jobs for up to nine caseworkers
as well as an executive director
overseeing operations in Glades
and Hendry Counties. The pro-
gram is also expected to bring
See Crew -Page 9


Oh, those very


yummy Loquats


Lakeport's Sour Orange Festival Feb. 11 brought clowns
Mr. and Mrs. Bubbles to entertain the kids with balloon art
and face painting. Shelby French, top and Jessie Whitman
wait for their decorations.


By Barbara Oehlbeck
Small, tear-shaped fruit that
looks a bit like a little elongated
pear, is in fact, a tropical pear.
Botanically speaking it's Eri-
obotrya japonica, a delicious,
nutritious fruit that's delightfully
fresh from the tree (just pick 'n
eat), in a fruit bowl, or made into
jams or jellies.I
It's been said by some not
familiar with the tropical pear -.
that the leaves.of this sub-tropi-
cal tree resemble magnolia
leaves. It's true that the leaves of
the two trees are similar in shape
and size, both being large, heavy,
and of a deep green color, but
that's where the similarity ends.


Loquat leaves are heavily and
distinctly ribbed with whitish
down on the undersurface.
This small, handsome tree
that fruits and flowers the year
round, is grown in many
warm regions of the world.
Although the tree requires
.practically no maintenance, it
is grown in .very few places
commercially, thus the fruit is
not available in markets. For
whatever reasons, loquats are
generally grown simply as an
ornamental, not for its fruit.
And, according to the book
Florida, My Eden, loquats are
hardy as far north as North
See Loquat Page 9


By MaiyAnn Morris
In Lakeport Saturday, Feb.
11, neighbors, friends and
winter residents joined to have
just a good old time. People
came hungry and left full of
barbecue and sour orange pie
over the five-hour frolic on a
beautiful Florida winter day.
The Gator Band outdid
themselves and pie-eating
contests ruled.
A dozen or so craft booths
sold hand-made crafts, T-
shirts, sweatshirts, the famous
"Sour Orange Cook Book",
and of course, sour orange
entrees and desserts.
The sour. orange was
brought to Florida in the 1500s
by Spanish explorers required
by law to plant orange seeds
wherever they traveled
because of their medicinal
value. Sour oranges are used
by many nationalities to make
wine, marmalade, candy and
to flavor meats, such as in the
Cuban mojito sauce.
Sour oranges are more aro-
See Festival Page 4


High school class wows SFWMD at meeting


By MaryAnn Morris
FORT MYERS The Gov-
erning Board of South Florida
Water Management District
(SFWMD) thought they were
prepared for a high school pres-
entation, but instead they heard
the most astute and profession-
al presentation of the meeting
in Ft. Myers Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Thirty-three senior students
met in the Moore Haven High
School parking lot at 6:45 a.m.
to travel by chartered bus with
their teacher, Crystal Drake and
chaperone Ardis Hammock to
the meeting.
Since November, Mrs.
Drake's senior class had gath-
ered data, listened to politicians
and experts and questioned,
questioned, questioned.
Glades County Commis-
sioner, Alvin Ward had alerted
them to the issues surrounding
the condition of Lake Okee-
See Students Page 4


Glades County Democrat/MaryAnn.Morris
Thirty-three Moore Haven High School students from Mrs. Crystal Drake's senior class traveled to Ft. Myers to address a
packed house at the SFWMD Governing Board Wednesday, Feb 8.


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A tangy treat: Celebration is recipe for fun


Glades County Democrat/MaryAnn Morris
Young pie-eaters at Lakeport's Sour Orange Festival Saturday, Feb. 11 got into much
more than the spirit of the contest. Left to right are: Ethan Bennett, Lacey Greene and
Taylor Bennett dig in.


Lakeport plays host to festival


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Obituaries


Barbara Lee Rudd
Barbara Lee Rudd, age 64, of
Clewiston passed away Jan. 29,
2006 at Hospice of the Palm
Beaches.
Barbarawas born Feb. 15,1941,
at Sanford, FL to the late John Eric
Crosby and Mamie Ruby (Teston)
Patterson. She moved to Clewiston
50 years ago from Miami. She and
her late husband Jerry owned and
operated Rudd's Fish Company.
Survivors include her sons,
Jerry Keavon Rudd, Richard Kregg
Rudd, and William Eric Rudd; a
daughter, Kymm Rudd McCall
(Mike) all of Clewiston; brothers,
Ronald Eugene Crosby (Nanelle),
of Clewiston, Gerald Patterson
(Lind) of Cape Coral, A.J. Patterson
of Dalton, GA.; brother-in-law,


Brain Rusling, of Dalton, GA; and
four grandchildren.
She was preceded by her par-
ents, John and Mamie Crosby, hus-
band Jerry Rudd and a sister Nancy
Patterson Rusling.
Billy Joe Alexander
Billy Joe Alexander, age 75, of
Pahokee, died Saturday, Feb. 11,
2006 in Okeechobee. He was
born in Madison County Sept.
16, 1930. His parents were John
Vance and Karie Alexander. Mr.
Alexander served in the U.S.
Marines and he was self-
employed in the excavating busi-
ness. Mr. Alexander was a Paho-
kee resident since 1950 moving
from Elba, Alabama. He was a
member of the American Legion


of LaBelle.
Survived by his wife of 48 years
Mary E. Alexander of Pahokee;
three sons Timothy E. Alexander of
Moore Haven, Jimmy W. Alexan-
der of Gordonsville, TN and Joseph
A. Alexander of Leigh, FL; two
daughters Janet M. Faulkner of
Okeechobee and Rita D. Ragsdale
of Gordonsville, TN, 18 grandchil-
dren and 3 great-grandchildren,
brother Alexander and sister Laura
Moss both of Jackson, MI.
Visitation was took place
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006 from 6-8
p.m. at Bass Okeechobee Funer-
al Home. Burial will be in Gor--
donsville Cemetery in Gor-
donsville, TN. Local
arrangements entrusted to the
loving care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home & Crematory.


George Harris Gregory
George Harris Gregory went
home to be with his youngest son
Lance who passed away in 1986. A
resident of Moore Haven, he was
bom Jan. 7, 2006 at Kindred Hospi-
tal in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a
missionary in Brazil for 21 years, the
Bahamas for three years and El
Paso, TX for six years. He also ran a
guesthouse for missionaries in
Miami for six years. He retired to
Florida in 1992. He is a member of
the First Baptist Church in Moore
Haven. He is survived by his wife
Susan of 57 years, his two sons
Christopher and Mark, his two
daughters Melody Brown and
Rebecca Mintz, one brother
Eugene, 19 grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. He is preceded


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patients aren't completely truth-
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The days of the family doctor
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are long gone. Today, many peo-
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And one doctor may not be
aware of the problems another
doctor is treating, unless you tell
them.
Some people just don't think
one ailment has anything to do
with another, so they don't both-
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treating a pain in your leg need to
know about your indigestion?
Yes, to properly diagnose the
problem, he probably does.
Other people expect their
physician to have the diagnostic
abilities of Sherlock Holmes, who
could just look at someone and
know what is wrong. This leads
to frustration for both the doctor
and the patient. Doctors need
information to diagnose a prob-
lem, and the person best quali-
fied to give that information is the
patient.
Some things to remember
when visiting a doctor:
Research your own family
history. Start with your parents.
You might be surprised to find out.
they have health problems they


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ents, aunts, uncles and cousin,.
Give your doctor the names
of other doctors you are seeing,
and the ailments these doctors
are treating.
Make a complete list of all
prescriptions you are taking and
give a copy to the doctor. This is
especially important if you are on
a number of prescriptions.
Make a list of any vitamins,
nutritional supplements and
over-the-county drugs you take
and give a copy of this list to your
doctor. Just because something is
sold over the counter does not
mean it is safe for everyone.
Some prescription medications
interact badly with certain over-
the-counter drugs.
If you are in pain, keep a
'pain diary." rite do\vn how the
pain feels at different times of the
day (sharp? burning? aching?)
and rate it on a scale of one to
ten. This can help, the doctor


determine the cause of the pain.
Be honest. If you have been
cheating on your diet, don't lie
about it to the doctor. Some
foods interact badly with pre-
scription drugs. "Fibbing" about
what you have been eating could
put you in danger. Tell the truth
about other lifestyle factors. If
you smoke cigarettes, admit it. If
you drink, be truthful about how
many drinks you average. The-
doctor is not there to judge you.
Questions about your eating,
exercise and other habits can be
important to properly diagnosing
the problem. ..
The internet is an amazing
source oi information. If you are
diagnosed with a health problem,
go online and do a little reading.
Find out as much as you can
about your illness or injury. If sur-
gery is suggested, look it up.
Check out the possible complica-
tions.
If you don't feel comfortable
with the treatment prescribed b5
your doctor, don't be afraid to go
to another doctor for a second
opinion. Doctors don't always
agree with each other. It's your
life and you have the right to
make an informed decision
about your treatment.
Before making change in your
diet or exercise plan, consult your
doctor. This is especially impor-
tant if you are on any prescription
drugs.


Olivia Marie Sanford
Michael and Carmen Sanford
of Belle Glade are proud to
announce the birth of their
daughter Olivia Marie Sanford.
She was born Dec. 6, 2005 at
Palms West Hospital in Loxa-
hatchee, Florida. She weighed
eight pounds, 11 ounces and
was 20.25 inches long at birth.
Olivia was welcomed home
by her big brother Trey. Maternal
grandparents are Gustavo.and
Carmen Ruiz, paternal grand-
mother is Joyce Smith, and
great-grandparents are Roberto
and Maria Molina, all of Belle
Glade, Florida.
Javian Wyatt Ortez
Courtney Ervin and Richard
Ortez are proud to announce the
birth of their son Javian Wyatt
Ortez.
He was born Dec. 30, 2005 at
5:20 a.m. at Belle Glade Hospi-
tal. He weighed seven pounds
and three ounces and %was 20
inches long at birth. Maternal
grandparents are Billy Joe Haith-
cock and Mada Cavazos. Pater-
nal grandparents are Jose Flores
and Maria Orlez. Great grand-
mother Joyce Ervin welcomed
Javian home.

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in death by his father and mother
George E. and Lillian of New Jersey.
William
Alberson Bulifant
William Alberson Bulifant, 78,
of 919 North Berner Road, Clewis-
ton, died Thursday, Jan. 5, at his
residence in Clewiston. Born in
Union, NY, He was the son of the
late Fredrick Churchill and the late
Ruth Marie (Mayers) Bulifant. He
moved to Clewiston at age 37 and
started working for Jones Farm,
eventually becoming partners with
L.S. Jones starting the Jones Ser-
vice Station. He became sole


owner of the station in time and
changed the name to Bill's Citgo &
Wrecker Service.
Survived by his wife Betty Marie
(Adams) Bulifant, one daughter
Sharon H. Gruber (Greg) of Light-
house Point, FL and our sons
Robert Lee Bulifant (Teresa) of
Petersburg, VA, William Fredrick
Bulifant (Mariylin) of Willow
Springs, NC, Ronald A. Hunt of
Clewiston, Donald 0. Hunt (Debo-
rah) of Old Town, FL.
Funeral services took place
Monday, Jan. 9, at Akin-Davis
Funeral Home-Clewiston. Inter-
ment followed at the Ridgelawn
Cemetery.


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Festival

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matic than sweet oranges and
the French consider sour
oranges essential for duck a l'or-
ange. Cointreau, Grand Marnier
and Curaco are made from sour
oranges and in the Middle East,
cakes and candies are flavored
with orange flower water.
Sour orange can be used as a
substitute for lemon juice in any
recipe: It will flavor meat and
vegetable dishes, desserts, and
the famous sour orange
orangeade, which is remarkably
delicious. The festival raises
funds for the Lakeport Volunteer
Fire Department and conscious-
ness of the sour orange, a South
Florida tradition.


I wanted it to be so much more


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
I knew she was seriously
interested in someone else, but I
decided to throw myself into the
pot anyway. I pulled out all of
the stops, and let her know that I
was interested. The death toll
came after our second date. At
her door, she told me, "Let's just
be friends."
I had no interest in being
"just friends". I wanted our rela-
tionship to be much more! All
my life I had had safe
brother/sister relationships with
a number of members of the
opposite sex. I was a good
brother. Even when I secretly
desired a deeper relationship, I
kept it safe. so we would not
strain a good friendship with
boyfriend/girlfriend issues. I was
safe.
Well, one day I decided that I
had had enough of this brotherly


platonic relationship stuff. I
wanted more. I'll tell you, it
hurts to spend a lot on someone
you care about and basically
have them not I
care. She told
me I might
wait around, S
and some-
thing might
happen down
the road. Yeah,
right!
I was still John
interested, but Hicks
I set my mind
that I was not going to wait
around. We still did things
together with the singles group,
but I also dated others. What
happened? .She decided that
maybe she wanted to be more
than just friends after all. That
seemed like a good idea to me
as well, so I married her!
Setting aside the romantic
part of this, I can't help but won-


der if Jesus doesn't want to have
a similar relationship with us. I
can imagine Him saying, "I'm
tired of the level of relationship
you've settled for with Me. I
want it to be so much more!"
How many of us have been set-
tling for a static and platonic
brother/sister type relationship
with Jesus when His desire for
us is for something far more pas-
sionate?
The question we need to ask
ourselves is' this: Are we ready to
take our commitment to Jesus to
a much deeper level? Do we
want our relationship to be
,much more than what it has
been? We can settle for the same
old level .of loving Him. We can
play it safe. Or we can take it to a
deeper passionate level and
enjoy the blessings of what hap-
pens when two become one.
Imagine Jesus standing there
in front of us, looking us in the
eyes saying, "Are you ready to


really love Me? I love you and
gave my life for our relationship
to be more than this."
What will it mean to become
more passionate in our love for
Jesus? First, it would mean us
spending more quality time with
Him not just rushed or occa-
sional time in the margins of our
schedules. Second, more pas-
sionate love means deeper com-
munication not just talking to
Christ with head talk, saying
what we think we are supposed
to say. More love means sharing
the inner most desires and con-
cerns of our hearts. Finally, to go
beyond a platonic brother/sister
relationship means giving, up
individual control in order to do
things in union. With Christ, we
will find that we. are stronger and
more complete than what we
would be by ourselves.
Dare to gg beyond the platon-
ic to the passionate! You will be
blessed!


Glades County Democrat/
MaryAnn Morris
Lei Bryn of Okeechobee
enjoyed Grandson Tucker
Knabe in the sunshine at the
Sour Orange Festival in Lake-
port Feb. 11.


Students

Continued From Page 1
chobee. Then they had read an arti-
cle in the Ft. Myers News-Press
about Sanioel City Council consid-
ering a lawsuit against water releas-
es from the lake, which they felt
were responsible for fouling the
waters off the Ding Darling Nation-
al Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.
At the Feb. 8 meeting, Jessie
Capuzzi, Jennifer Haman and
Azuree Arias spoke for the class to a
hushed audience of 500. Not-a
whisper distracted from the power
point presentation.
At the "tongue in cheek" sug-
gestion that "The only perfect solu-
tion to the Okeechobee, .St.
Lucie and Caloosahatchee water-
shed issue is that everyone south of
Orlando pack up. all his or her
belongings and leave the state
immediately!" the entire audience
roared with laughter and applause.
The students' presentation
chronicled the history and prob-
lems of the watershed and those
who depend upon its water to live,
the mistakes that have been made
and the resulting current conflict.
From their research they found
that "urban runoff is designed to
short circuit the natural system and
remove rain waters as rapidly as
possible."
"Runoff from an urban area fre-
quently has characteristics similar


to raw sewage,"' the presentation L' 7 L.-- -
continued. ,- .
After describing how the drain-
ing of the area south of Lake Okee-, ..- '
chobee saved the state of Florida
from bankruptcy in the 1800s, they .
pointed out that all factions want
the same thing: To protect property
values and livelihood, and clean
water. Submitted to INI
"As young adults it is dishearten- Showing off Glades County's many festivals was just one
ing for us to see the adults pointing entry into a contest held by the county to see what their new
fingers at each other instead of try- official logo will be.
ing to work together for solutions official logo will be.
that would be beneficial for all C-t
Foridians," they said. O
"We are all part of the problem OU R 010 OH

- we must all agree to.be part of
the solution," was their final con-
dusion. MOORE HAVEN The com- A wide variety of ideas were
"It gets really hot," said student petition for ideas for a Glades entered, mostly by students. Any-
Ashley Jories'after-the meeting. County logo has come to a.clpse one qJ any age living in the coun-
"There's a lot of controversy. We and a winner; has been 'imed. ty couid enter one or even multi-
made our presentation to the Cty She is Artist Anne Friedman' who pie ideas'designs '
Commission of Sanibel and toured will receive the $250 awa'd. '" Hetre re a fleW'entries chos6h
their problem areas. Then two of
the Sanibel City Commissioners L
came and toured Lake Okee- Letter to the Editor.


cuobee witi us.
"Thank you for letting us do
this," said Kayla Lee, one of the stu-
dents to Mrs. Drake after the meet-
ing. "We feel like we accomplished
something."
"I thought the kids were the best
speakers," said Larry Lindahl, a 41-
year veteran of water resource
engineering in Florida, speaking for
the SFWMD board, "and they were
the only speakers who never used
the wrong terms."


Community Briefs


Buckhead Ridge
VFW plans dinner
The Buckhead Ridge VFW Post
9528 will hold their annual corned
beef dinner on Sunday, March 12
dinner is served from 12:30-3 p.m.
Music by Don and Kim from 3-7
p.m. Donation $7. Bring your Irish
friends and join up for a great day
of fun. Buckhead Ridge VFW is on


S.R.78 West, Okeechobee.
Youth Pageant
The Washington Park Pageant
Committee is getting ready for their
2006 youth pageant, anyone who
is interested in participating in the
youth pageant this year please pick
up your application form from Pat
Brown (863) 946-0694 or Sharon
Smith (863) 946-2806.


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More landfill questions
Dear editor:
I just read recently in a local
newspaper about ; a trip the
Mayor. of Moore Haven took that
was reported as a fact-finding
mission. I commend him for tak-
ing the time to do so. Not many
of our elected officials would
take such an undertaking with-
out some ulterior, self-gratifying
motive. The article left the
impression that a landfill was a
great idea and a moneymaker. I
did not take a trip to :Jesup,
Georgia where this regional
landfill exists, however I did visit
Wayne County Georgia via Inter-
net.
I was not nearly as impressed
by what I found. I found that
Screven Georgia is where the
landfill is located. That is about
13 miles from the largest city in
Wayne County, that being Jesup
with a current population of
about 9700 persons. There are 3
cities in Wayne County. Jesup is
the largest. Screven is the sec-
ond largest with a current popu-
lation of about 749 persons and
Odum is the 3rd city with a pop-
ulation of about 443 persons.
There are no other cities in
Wayne County.
It was interesting to note that
the article said the regional land-,
fill was about 10 or 11 years old.
The population of Screven Geor-
gia dropped from about 819 per-
sons to the current level of about
746 during that period of time.
The average property value in
the City of Screven is around
$40,000. The landfill appears to
be less than two miles from the
center of the City of Screven on
the map from the Internet. The
following statistics were taken
from the Internet.
Screven compared to Georgia
state average:
Median household income

below state average.
Median house value signifi-
cantly below state average.
'Black race population per-
centage above state average.
Hispanic race population per-
centage significantly below state
average.
Median age above state aver-
age.
Foreign-born population per-
centage significantly below state
average.
Renting percentage below
state average.
Number of college students


below state average.
Percentage of population
with a* bachelor's degree or
higher significantly below state
'average.
Population, density signifi-
cantly below state average for
cities.
These statistics do not appear
to be very impressive and a case
could be made that would indi-
cate that the regional landfill did
not do much for the economy or
the educational system.
On another subject. The State
of Georgia is well known for the
abundance of the "red clay" that
is very evident as you drive
through the state. Kaolin the sci-
entific name for the clay in Geor-
gia and .it happens to be a rela-
tively high grade of clay as
compared to some of the other
"clay mining" states across the
country. It has many uses like
lining ponds and lakes (and
landfills) because it compacts
very well and does not allow
great amounts of water to "per-
colate" through. Florida is not a
State where very much clay is
even found. Florida is sand.
Sand allows water to "perco-
'late" at an extremely high rate,
so high that if you had a pond
dug in sand your water level
would be the ground water table
level. It would rise and fall as the
wet and dry seasons come and
go. Sand may trap some parti-
cles as the water flows through it
but it will not prevent dissolved
salts or nutrients from passing
through. When you cover a
landfill with clay the rainwater
cannot penetrate into the debris
in the landfill. When you cover a
landfill with sand the rainwater
can and does penetrate the
decaying and rotting debris and
it picks up the nutrients and pol-
lutants and passes them along to
where ever the water goes to
through the sand.
Having said that, there were
about 20 years ago a landfill
called Minisport near Miami.
Miami happens to be near a
body of water called Biscayne
Bay. There was some pollution
problems in the bay and in an
attempt to find out where the
pollution (nutrients etc.) came
from a series of "monitor wells"
were drilled at various distances
from the landfill going toward
Biscayne Bay. Samples were
taken from the wells at depths of
about 5 feet, 15 feet and 30 feet.


A truly inspiring entry to Glades County's logo contest, this.
entry implies the discovery of Old World charm that Glades
County offers.


petition concludes


at random from those that were
submitted into the contest.The
only stipulation to enter the com-
petition was that the contestant
live in Glades County. Those
entering the contest could be a


Some tracers were also put into
the landfill so the trail could be
followed to see where it went.
There were 'a number of surpris-
es. There was very little pollu-
tion found in the 5-foot and the
30-foot depths. There were large
amounts found in the 15-foot
.level and the tracers showed up
in Biscayne Bay. It was also
found that the majority of the
pollution came immediately
after large. rainfall events and
very little at any other time. EPA
forced the closure of the landfill
long before the expected life, of
the landfill. Nothing has been
built on the land since the clo-
sure. Miami just about this time
last year appropriated FIFTY
MILLION DOLLARS to attempt
to clean up a very small portion
of the landfill so some building
can be done on that portion.
That is twenty years AFTER .the
landfill was closed down. To
Glades County that would


novice, amateur, or professional.
Anne Friedman's winning
logo drawing is now being-final-
ized andi.vill be pub'lised in a
later edition of the Glades C6unty
Democrat.


amount to about ten years of
profit from the landfill down the
tubes and that is only the begin-
ning. In a very nice way I think
Waste Management was trying
to tell our commissioners that
our current landfill is a liability
and not an asset. They wanted to
close down our landfill and
build a transfer station. Our
"grandstanding" commissioner
took care of that and now he
wants to be rewarded with
another term as a county com-
missioner.
We had a guy named P. T.
Barnum from Philly and one of
the comments attributed to him
was "there is a sucker born
every minute". With the
described glowing words to
those that heard them maybe
the Republic representative felt
like P. T. Barnum in disguise?
Fran Koebert,
taxpayer Muse


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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee -


OPINION







Thursday. February 16. 2006


U.S. Sugar looks to

prevent vandalism; theft


Due to an increasing number of
trespassing incidents including van-
dalism, poaching, equipment theft
and arson on company property,
U.S. Sugar is stepping up efforts to
deal with trespassers. The compa-
ny has asked local, state and federal
law enforcement for assistance
with increased patrol and surveil-
lance of the property as well as help
in spreading the word that all tres-
passers will be prosecuted, regard-
less of circumstances.
U.S. Sugar is particularly trou-
bled with the number of high
school kids involved in trespassing
incidents on U.S. Sugar property.
Two weeks ago, four local high
school students were trespassing
on one of the farms and ended up
driving their truck into a canal. Two
kids were trapped inside the vehi-
cle. Last year, another group of
high school students rolled a jeep
over, narrowly escaping serious
injury. Several years ago, a car full
of kids lost control while trespass-
ing in the Bryant mill area. The car
flipped and one of them was killed.
"The amount of juvenile-related
trespassing and vandalism on our
property has been rapidly increas-
ing, and in some cases has involved
serious vehicular, accidents," said
Charles Shide, Vice President of-
Human Resources. "Our company
and our community law enforce-
ment are working together to stop
this type of thing before someone
else is seriously hurt or killed."
These incidents not only threat-
en U.S. Sugar property and inter-
ests, but endanger the community
as well. A cane field intentionally
set on fire threatens surrounding


people and property. Community
safety is a concern when out of
town poachers, thieves and van-
dals are in the area.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee,
the Hendry County Sheriff's Office
has increased its patrols through-
out the rural areas and has special
Ag deputies on patrol both night
and day.
"We are doing all that we can to
help. Hendry County is a member
of a multi-county Agricultural Task
Force that provides additional man-
power to patrol the farming area
and participate in area sweeps,"
Sheriff Lee said.
"U.S. Sugar is increasing the
posted "No Trespassing" signs on
its property as well as communicat-
ing its intentions and concerns to
both our employees and the com-
munity. We need everyone to be
aware of just how serious this issue
has become," said Fred Dyess, Jr.,
Human Resources Manager.'
In addition to trespassing and
vandalism, there have been
increased number of thefts -
equipment stolen from U.S. Sugar
and its contractors. Poaching and
arson have become a real problem
facing not only the company, but
the community as a whole.
"Teenagers, guns and lire could
result in a deadly situation and we
are doing all that we can to prevent
these situations from occurring.
Regardless of who these individu-
als may be or what they may be
doing, anyone caught trespassing
on LU.S. Sugar property will be pros-
ecuted to the fullest extent of the
law," said Shide.


CrimeStoppers


Crime Stoppers of, Palm
Beach County needs the help of
the community to help locate a
waned fugitive as of Feb. 10,
2006.
His name is Alfredo Malen-
dez, also known as Alfredo Sali-
nas. He is described as a white
male, D.O.B: Dec. 31, 1976. He is
5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs
195 pounds he has brown
hair and brown eyes. He has tat-
toos on right arm and wrist. His
last known address is SE G Ave.,
in Belle Glade: His last known
occupation is laborer.
He is wanted for Felony fail-
ure to appear, aggravated ,stalk-
ing, trespass upon grounds of a
school facility; misdemeanor


failure to appear, battery; traffic:
failure to appear; no improper
expired drier's license; attaching
registration
License plate
not assigned.
If you ,
should have
any informa- '
tion or know .
the where-
abouts of
Alfredo Malen-
dez, alias Alfredo
Alfredo Sali- Malendez
nas, please
call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-
TIPS (8477). You may remain
anonymous and could be eligi-
ble for a cash-reward.


Glades County Sheriff's Department Arrest Report


Editor's note: The following
individuals listed in the arrest
report do not indicate guilt. Anyone
wishing to contact the newspaper
upon final disposition of their case
may do so for publication.


Feb.2
Billy Rudd, 33, of Okeechobee
was arrested by SPD Officer Good-
man on the charge ofTrespass after
warning. He was later released on
a$500 surety bond.


Feb. 1 Ramon Montoyo, 27, of Clewis-
Enrique R. Quesada, 27, of ton was arrested by Deputy Jason
Miami was arrested by Detective Griner on the charge of NVDL: He
Richard Jones on the charge of remains in custody with bond set at
DWLS X4. He was later released $500.
from custody with a $2,000 cash Debra McLaughlin, 46, of Cape
bond. Coral was arrested by Deputy
Manuel Perez, 36, of Miami was Jason Griner on the charge of pos-
arrested by Deputy Richard Jones session of controlled substance
on an active Dade County warrant without a prescription. She, was
He remains in custody without later released from custody on a
privilege of bond. $10,000 cash bond.
Mathew Sanborn, 33, of Buck- Margarito Flores-Mendoza, 20,
head Ridge was arrested by Deputy of Plant City was arrested by
Richard Ermeri on the charges of p u Holly Ramsey on the
battery (domestic violence), crimi- ofu y Hul He remains in cus-h
nal mischief and escape. He was charge_.ofDU. He. ran
later released from custody on a tywitond set at $750l -.
$2,500Qsuretybond. Domitilio Morales, 27, of Clewis-
Shelton Gilles, 21, of Bradenton ton was arrested by Deputy Jason
was arrested by Deputy Jason Griner on the charge of resisting
Griner on the charge of possession officer without violence. He
of cocaine. He was later released remains in custody with bond set at
on a $20,000 surety bond. $1,000.

Hendry County
Sheriff's Department


Editor's note: The following,
individual listed in the arrest
report do not indicate guilt. Any-
one wishing to contact the
newspaper upon final disposi-
tion of their case may do so for
publication.
Crack cocaine found
during traffic stop
CLEWISTON When
deputies from the Hendry County
Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Divi-
sion stopped a white in color
Oldsmobile for running a stop
sign they issued more than a traffic
ticket. Sheriff Ronnie Lee reports
that while the driver was guilty of a
traffic infraction, his passenger,
23-year-old Larry Wayne Sum-
mers had a much more serious
charge. Summers was found to be
in constructive possession of
more than 75 pieces of crack
cocaine. The traffic stop was
made near the intersection of
Sonora and Francisco within 1,000
feet of Clewiston High School
leading to a charge of cocaine
possession with intent to sell with-
in 1,000 feet of a school facility.
Summers was, arrested and


booked into the Hendry County
Sheriff's Jail.
Traffic stop leads
to drug arrests
CLEWISTON A traffic stop
by a member of the Hendry Coun-
ty Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Divi-
sion led to the arrest of two people
on drug related charges. Accord-
ing to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, deputies
stopped a gold in color Chevy S-10
pickup truck driven by Amanda
Denise Hutchinson, 'age 22, of
8016 N. Carey Rd. in Lithia Florida
accompanied by James G.
Hutchinson, age 25, 8013 N.Carey
Rd., in Lithia Florida for running a
red traffic signal at the intersection
of U.S. Highway 27 and Berner
Road in Clewiston at approxi-
mately 12:33 a.m. on Jan. 28.
Actions by the two occupants
prompted deputies being assisted
by the Clewiston Police Depart-
ment to ask for permission to
search the vehicle. Both Hutchin-
son's were charged with posses-
siori of marijuana with intent to
distribute and possession of drug
paraphernalia and booked into
the Hendry County Jail.


Feb. 3
Manuel Bolanos, 32, of Moore
Haven was arrested by Deputy
Steven McKinley on the charge of
DWLS. He was later released on a
$1,000 surety bond.
Joseph D. Toneges, 27, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by Deputy
Steven McKinley on an active war-
rant for FTA. He remains in custody
with bond set at $2,500.


Feb. 5
Miguel Hernandez, 20, of
Labelle was arrested by Deputy
Tito Nieves on the charge of NVDL.
He was later released on a $350
surety bond.
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Doctors Darrow served lake area


Editor's note: The following
story was written by the late
Twila Valentine, who chronicled
the area's history for the Okee-
chobee News, from 1977 until
her death in 2002.
It took special, unique people
to challenge and overcome the
Florida frontier shortly after the
turn of the century. Today, hus-
band and wife doctors are not
uncommon. It can be said they
are Simply following a long tradi-
tion, started in the village of
Tantie nearly 80 years ago.
Drs. Anna and Roy Darrow
were physicians from Chicago,
where he had been on the staff
of Cook County Hospital. Illness
and poor health culminated in a
recommendation that Dr. Roy
move to a "kinder and gentler"
climate. The couple first visited
Florida in 1909 to take the State
Board 'Exam and Dr. Anna
passed the exam with a grade of
98, the highest grade ever made,
and shocked the examiner when
he discovered this high.scorer
was a woman. She was the sec-
ond woman ever to be licensed
as a physician in the state.
In 1911, the Darrows migrat-
ed to Florida in a brand new
Model T Ford. Dr. Roy had never
driven a car, so the Fort Motor
Company sent a driver along to
Jacksonville until the Darrows
learned to drive. The trip from
Jacksonville to Fort Pierce took
five days. "Most of that was
pushing," recalled their daugh-
ter, Dolly, during a talk to the
Okeechobee County Historical
Society back in 1977. "Those
old-timers who have driven
through sand and scrub know
that you cut palm fronds and put
them under your wheels for trac-
tion. Otherwise, the wheels just
spin and dig in deeper."
Accompanying the two physi-
cians on this trip, were Dolly, her
brother, Richard, and a Swedish
grandmother. The car remained
in. Ft. Pierce until a grade was
built to 10 mile. From there, it
was low gear to Cypress Creek.
The first stop over-night was at
Red Buig Island, and it was well


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named.-The car had to be forded
over Cypress and Mosquito
Creeks, as there were no
bridges. The only bridge they
were able to drive over, was the
one at Taylors Creek. Today, that
same Model T Ford is on display
at the Fort Museum in Dearborn,
Mich.
The Florida East Coast Rail-
road was beginning the rail line
that would link Titusville on the
Florida east coast with the small
village of Tantie, soon renamed
Okeechobee, nestled against the
north shore of Lake Okee-
chobee. Dr. Roy had the position
of physician for the railroad con-
struction company.
Dr. Anna, who became
known as "Doc Anner," had
quickly developed a reputation
as she drove all over the woods
treating patients wherever the
need existed. That old Model T
just wouldn't make it, so most of
her traveling was done with a
horse and buggy. She never
refused to go when she was
called on, and she was as likely
to end up traveling in a motor
boat, or by push-poled canoe or
behind
According to "A Cracker His-
tory of Okeechobee," by
Lawrence E. Will, Doc Anner
charged $1 for an office visit or
$1.00 a mile if she had to travel.
Her fee for delivering babies was
$10, although Will says she later
upped her fee to $25.00 Fisher-
man, trappers, Indians and even
the gangs of outlaws residing in
the area, all called on Dr. Anna,
and no matter the hour or the
distance, she would go.


Special to the Okeechobee News/www.TommyMarkham.com
This photo of the Darrow family includes (left to right)
Dorothy, Dr. Roy, Dr Anna and Dr. Anna's mother.


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Lake
Continued From Page 1
sentations followed.
"We have killed Lake Okee-
chobee," said Commissioner Alvin
Ward of Glades County, "It's stag-
gering to me being raised on Lake
Okeechobee to see the atrocities
that have been committed. It has
become a cesspool the Lake Okee-
chobee has become and the estu-
aries have become the drain field
for the cesspool. The Kissimmee
Riverwas man's mistake."
Commissioner Ward recom-
mended dredging the sediment
at the bottom of the lake, saying,
"If we can put men on the
moon, we can put a dredge on
Lake Okeechobee. At the same
time we want to see some type
of program that would take out
undesirable fish so that when a
female bass spawns, 90 percent
of those eggs could be raised,
instead of one or two percent."
A governing board member
advised that there is a cleanup of
Lake Osborne in Palm Beach
County including dredging as
some other areas are and the
sediment from that lake was
being used as the "underpin-
ning" for a county golf course.
Similar projects are underway in


Crew

Continued From Page 1
new investment to the community
in the form of grant funding for the
rebuilding effort.
Also serving on the inaugural
executive committee are vice
chairman David. McClusky, secre-
tary Iva Pittman and treasurer John
Hicks.
I Also working with the newly
created nonprofit are: Arlene Bet-
tencourt, United Way 211; Tom
Conrad, Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance; Marcia Cuellar, First
United Methodist Church; Father
Marcial Garcia, St. Margaret s
Catholic Church; Stew Gaylor,
Lutheran Services; Gricel Hernan-
dez, United Methodist Relief and
UMCOR; Nancy Phillips,, Leslie
Pittman, American Red Cross;
Sheila Robinson, Children s
Advocacy Center; Janet Taylor,
Hendry. County Commissioner;
Maria Torres, American Red Cross;
Kyra and Bill Watson, First Baptist
Church; Judy Wetzig, PDA; Stan
Wickett, FIND; Nina Acree, Glades
County SHIP; Ann Marie.Dilling,
U.S.Sugar Corporation; Ben Esc-
sorcia, Pentecostal Church; Doug
Fowler, Project HOPE; doe-Hsick,
Hendrv Glades Behavioral Health
Cener; Art and Anne Jackson,
Christian Reformed World Relief;
Debbie Lavender, LaBelle Salva-
tion Army; Rebecca Meeler, Work
Force Development; Candice
Mishkin, Agape Home; Jennylyn
Mitchell, United Way; Steve
Nemazie, Project HOPE; Christine
Nolan, Senior Connections;
Anglea Osceola, Glades Emer-
gency Management; Bo Pelham,
City of Clewiston/Hendry County;
Maria Rios, Workforce Develop-
ment; Sheila Robinson, Children
s Advocacy Center, Fort Myers;
Lupe Taylor, Hendry County SHIP;
Judy Wetzig, PDA; Tracy Whirls,


INI/MaryAnn Morris
Posters like these lined both
sides of the standing room
only meeting Wednesday, Feb
8 in Ft. Myers about the pollu-
tion problems of Lake Okee-
chobee and Caloosahatchee
and St. Lucie Estuaries.
other parts of the country. This is
being looked at as part of the
solution for Lake Okeechobee.
"Substantial amounts of land
have been purchased as part of
panther habitat and Everglades
restoration. When land is pur-
chased by public agencies it is


Glades County EDC; Stan Wickett,
FIND; and Marcy Woznick, Glades
County Social Services.
CREW's mission
CREW is a caring network of
Hendry and Glades
Counties civic, social, service, and
faith-based groups, agencies, and
organizations, along with con-
cerned individuals and businesses,
formed to address the physical,
emotional, and spiritual needs of
the community in the restoration
and rebuilding of their lives and
homes in times of a natural or
man-made disaster.
In short, CREW will provide
collaborative leadership and advo-
cacy in meeting the needs for revi-
talizing and improving the quality
of life for the most vulnerable in
the larger Glades community.
By accessing National Energy
Grant funds, through Workforce
Development, CREW will hire
three to nine caseworkers, prefer-
ably bilingual, to perform outreach
with residents throughout Hendry
and Glades County, and other
grant funds to hire an executive
director to oversee the long term
recovery program.
In the meantime, Project Hope,,
caseworkers will be joined by a 12-
14-member Christian Reformed
World Relief (CRWC) assessment
team beginning Feb. 20 through
March 6 to go door to door
throughout Hendry and Glades
Counties to assess the needs of
residents still recovering in the
aftermath of Hurricane Wilma.
Hendry County Commissioner
and Clewiston Fire Marshall Bo
Pelham has arranged with Hendry
County to provide ten recreational
sites, complete with utilities, at the
Wayside Park on Francisco Street,
for some of the volunteers and is
seeking other housing options,
including the fairgrounds after the
annual fair has concluded. Area


removed from the tax roll. We
can't lose any more of our tax
base," said Janet Taylor, Hendry
County Commissioner.
"You're going to hear a lot of
comments today about 'Stopping
the Muck' and 'shared adversity.'
We cannot deal with these prob-
lems one by one," she continued.
"The central and southern Florida
flood control system is a micro-
system that cannot be micro-man-
aged. We must recognize the role
that increased urbanization north
of the Kissimmee (River) and
restoration (channelization) of the
Kissimmee River has played. in
worsening the lake's condition.
The system as a whole needs to be
addressed."
"Charlotte County needs a sus-
tainable potable water supply,"
said Tom Moore, Charlotte County
Commissioner. "We are working
with the developer of Babcock
Ranch to preserve 80 percent of
that land. That water will be used
exclusively in Charlotte County."
"Our runoff has deteriorated to
the color and consistency of
chocolate syrup," said Jim Flem-
ing of Lehigh Acres in Lee County.
"Lehigh Acres has 65,000 people
on septic tanks and permits con-
tinue to be issued. Get our water
out of the Caloosahatchee River.
Please help us."


RV parks are asked to contact Mr.
Pelham, at 983-1499 if they have
available sites for recreational vehi-
cles and tents.
According to Volunteer Com-
mittee chairman Marcia Cuellar of
First United Methodist Church in
Clewiston, the CRWC assessment
team and other church volunteers
with specialized skills, such as
retired plumbers, carpenters, con-
tractors and electricians, will be
assisting Hendry and Glades Coun-
ty residents with making needed
repairs to their homes, once need-
ed materials are secured.
The program will target home-
owners who are uninsured or
under insured. Residents receiving
assistance will be asked to provide
proof of proper ownership and
income, such as tax. returns ;
Already. Project Hope coun-
selors in yellow shirts are begin-
ning door to door outreach to
identify residents needing assis-
tance. They will be joined by
CRWC outreach workers wearing
green shirts mid-month.
Glades County emergency
management director Angie Osce-
ola said her staff will provide a
copy of a countywide map, pre-
pared by FEMA disaster reco\erv
personnel immediately following
the hurricane, to assist outreach
workers in identifying residents'
who may still need home repairs
and other assistance.
The duplication of effort is nec-
essary, because federal regulations
prohibit FEMA from releasing the
results of their assessments to the
long term recovery committee.
The large Hendry and Glades
County wall maps will be used to
mark past, present, and future
assessment areas. Smaller maps
will be needed by volunteers con-
ducting the outreach surveys.
First United Methodist Church
of Clewiston, 331 West Osceola
Avenue, is providing office space
and a dedicated telephone line


Ray Judah, Lee County com-
missioner, took issue with
SFWMD data. He said that the
data of the Comprehensive Ever-
glades Restoration Plan (CERP)
used by SFWMD was flawed and
that there was insufficient water
storage in the CERP plans to the
handle heavy flows of the wet
cycles.
He also said that the economic
impact of the foul waters had a
greater impact on the coastal coun-
ties than the rural counties. Com-
missioner Judah has promoted the
flooding of the sugar farms to the
south of the lake for water storage.
"The credibility of the CERP
model (data) has been questioned.
This data has had many profession-
al reviews, peer review. It has been
brought before the SFWMD Water
Resources Advisory Committee.
The document that has been pre-
sented has had no peer review. It is
biased," stated Larry Lindahl, a
water resource engineer of 41 years
experience who sits on the
SFWMD Governing Board..
"Carole (Wehle, Executive
Director SFWMD) would like to get
out a response to that document,"
was Mr. Lindahl's final statement.
Ms. Wehle nodded.
But there were other views from
Lee County.
"We know that 80 percent of


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effort.
As the needs assessments
begin,
CREW employees will enter
data on a database provided by
CRWRC and owned by CREW.
In addition to conducting door-
to-door surveys of residents living
in hurricane damaged neighbor-
hoods during the week, four walk-
in centers, one each in Hendry and
Glades Counties, open on two
consecutive Saturdays will be-set
up to service those folks missed by
the outreach teams.
The Montura Clubhouse and
the Harlem Community Center
were mentioned as possible sites
for the Hendry County outreach
centers, as well as St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church or Maple
Giov Baptist Church in Glades
County, although final site selec-
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start the project b) identifying
funding for hiring personnel and
will assist in training that person-
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Residents needing assistance in
making home repairs, removing
debris or other services as well as
volunteers interested in assisting
local residents with those needs
are urged to call First United
Methodist Church in Clewiston at
983-5269.
The next CREW meeting is slat-
ed for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10
a.m. in the conference room at
Hendry Regional Medical Center in
Clewiston.


the pollution comes from west of
the Franklin Locks. We have to
retrofit and eliminate septic tanks,"
said Wayne Daltry, Lee's Smart
Growth Director.
"We have committed to be part
of the regional solution," said Mr.
Daltry. "From our silence we've
consented to the current situation.
We are no longer silent." Long
applause followed.
"We are committed to reach
across the state to the north to the
south and to the east, that we are
committed to working with you.
We know aren't just victims of the
pollution," said Tammy Hall, also
of Lee Countygovernment.
"Is water storage in the Ever-
glades Agricultural Area feasible?"
asked Chip Merriman Deputy Exec-
utive Director, SFWMD. "If 400,000
acres of sugar farms were lost it
would cost the taxpayers $4 to $8
billion dollars. You have to figure in
the cost ol mills,'efineries, distribu-
tion systems, farmland and future
income that would have to be paid
to the current owners."
"The Kissimmee River used to
meander 103 miles," he continued,
"until it was channelized down to
,56 miles of straight canal. When its
restoration is complete it will wan-,
der back to 86 of the original 103
miles," said Mr. Merriman.
"We must play nice together,"


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Continued From Page 1
Carolina.
We have China and Japan to
thank for Florida's Eriobotrya
japonica, (family Rosaceae), com-
monly called loquat. In China, it's
call pipa, in Japan, it's known as
biwa, while the Spanish name is
nispero. By any name, the deep
golden fruit grows up to three inch-
es long with large, hard seeds,
which, when fully ripe peels easily
simply by pulling off the skin with
the fingers.
However, peeling is not neces-
sary as the skin is pleasing to the
taste and adds texture to the soft
meat of the fruit, which ranges
from being very sweet to slightly
tart.
Jim Scrivner, Scrivners Garden
Center, Fort Myers: "Over the years
we've found that the taste of
loquats largely depends upon
which cultivar is being grown, and
there are many, but also depends
upon the season...that is, tempera-
ture and rainfall. Personally, I like it
from several standpoints. Being a
small, well'shaped; maintenance-
liee tree, it fits well into numbers of
landscapes. And being edible
makes it double\ valuable. Truth is,
as long as it's a loquat, Ilike it!"
Generally, many seem to agree
that this is an exceptional year for
loquats, probably due to the region
's extra wet winter season which,
apparently has allowed the fruit to
grow larger and develop a sweeter
taste.
There are those who say that
the ripe fruit tastes slightly like that
of a cherry; however, most Floridi-
ans seem to liken loquats to the del-
icate taste of an apricot, which it
highly resembles in color and tex-
ture. Jams and jellies made from
slightly unripe loquats, including
the seeds while cooking, have an


said Martin County Commission-
er Michael DiTerlizzi. "In Martin
County we permit no wetland
mitigation. We are restoring wet-
lands. Our sewage effluent goes
into our landfill, not on our land.
We are looking at ways to pellet
the effluent and sell it for fertiliz-
er. We will retrofit. Our citizens
voted to tax themselves one cent
to raise millions to retrofit older
storm water facilities. Communi-
ties must work together. Partner-
ships are critical. Please listen to
us these are our lives."
But the 33 Moore Haven High
School seniors from Mrs. Drake's
Economics and American Gov-
ernment class made ,the biggest
impact. Their presentation was
so astute, factually correct and
well done, that there was com-
plete silence in the meeting
room the entire time they spoke.
They also received the. most
applause and high accolades
from the SFWMD board.
"I thought the kids were the
best speakers," said Mr. Lindahl,
"and they were the only speakers
who never used the wrong
terms."
"Thank you for letting us do
this," said Kayla Lee, one of the
students to Mrs. Drake after the
meeting. "We feel like we
accomplished something."


almond-like flavor. Some loquats
have one large seed while others
have two. The combination of sec-
tioned oranges and loquats, fresh
or in jams and jellies is delightfully
delicate and tasty.
Loquat trees are ideal yard trees
typically reaching a height of 20 to
30 feet, and are classed as a small,
flowering, evergreen, with bloom
cycles in both fall and winter. The
small showey flowers are white,
fragrant and tubular, and appear in
clusters as does the fruit.
Naturally a well shaped, loquat
trees seldom need pruning. Its salt
tolerance is medium and it will
grow and thrive in a wide range of
soils. Loquats. much prefer high
light, that is, lots of sun, yet it will do
very well in partial shade. It's nutri-
tional requirements are low while
it's drought tolerance is high, how-
ever as evidenced this year, loquats
take kindly to more water in winter
when they are busy producing their
first crop of the year.
When fully ripe, loquats are a
deep golden color, not unlike fully
ripe apricots. The trees are easily
propagated by seed and will grow
rapidly with a little extra food and
water. Some of which have been
given extra attention have attained
fruiting size in five )ears. However,
if time is a factor in gardening
efforts, fruit-bearing sizes are readi-
ly available in most full line nurs-
eries.
Loquats have no human haz-
ards and no environmental prob-
lems. This small, delightful fruit is
now coming into its first crop of the
year. When they first turn a light yel-
low they are not ready to eat -
being at this stage a bit too tart.
However, in a couple weeks or so,
depending on the weather, they'll
turn a rich apricot color. At this
stage, try one. If it's sweet and juicy
they're ready to be picked.
Be sure to pick a lot because
they're more than a little habit
forming.


March 1, 2006 will end the exemption filing period for the 2006 tax year.
Applications for tax exemptions can be made in the Property Appraiser's Office
in the new courthouse third floor in LaBelle during office hours (8:30 a.m. till
5:00 p.m.) Monday thru Friday and at the Clewiston sub office at 100 E El Paso
'Ave. (Satellite Office at the corner of Central Ave. and El Paso Ave.) during
office hours (8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.) Monday thru
Friday.

YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS:
1. Homestead $25,000
2. Disabled Veteran's Exemption $5,000
3. Widow's and Widower's Exemption $500
4. Non Veteran Disability $500
5. Additional Exemption
65 Years of Age or Older
(documentation required)
6. Agriculture Exemption $25,000

Homestead exemptions and Agricultural Classification (greenbelt exemption)
are NOT transferable. New applications must be filed in the event if any changes
or deed transfers.
TO FILE FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PLEASE FURNISH
1. Florida Driver's License/Florida I.D.
2. Florida Vehicle Registration
3. Hendry County Voter Registration or Declaration of Domicile
4. Social Security Number.

If making an application for Homestead Exemption for the first and you live in
a mobile home, bring a copy of your mobile title or registration in order to pur-
chase the permanent "RP" LICENSE.




Kristina A. Kulpa, CFA, ASA
Hendry County Property Appraiser
PO Box 1840, LaBelle, FL 33975
In LaBelle: 863-675-5270 In Clewiston: 863-983-3178
Fax 863-675-5254


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NOAH awarded $1.2 million to provide help and hope


BELLE GLADE When U.S.
Housing and Urban Development
Secretary Alphonso Jackson and
The Ad Council launched the
"There is hope, there is help" cam-
paign last month, they wanted to
inspire, reassure and educate fami-
lies displaced by last season's hurri-
canes. For home-ravaged residents
of the Glades, NOAH became a
very visible and active part of that
campaign.
NOAH was contacted by Hous-
ing Finance Authority of Palm
Beach County and awarded a grant
of up to $1.2 million to find homes
for families displaced by Hurricane
Wilma and jobs for workers unem-
ployed because of the Oct. 24
storm.
"We have assisted maybe 40
families into housing," said George
Kinsler, director of Residential Hous-
ing Services for NOAH. "They were
living with relatives or in motels or


other forms of shelter. I have await-
ing list of probably 50 more. The
problem, we're having is finding
places for them to move into.
"We're not ruling out anything
in the Glades. Most folks don't want
to leave the area. Their families live
here; they've lived here all their
lives. We're evenasking residents if
they know housing that's vacant,
they can contact the landlord and
what we are going into a lease
agreement between the landlord
and NOAH, so the landlords won
t have a second thought about get-
ting their money."
The Housing Finance Authority
and municipal governments sub-
mitted lists of families in shelters,
and NOAH agents Went down that
list first. As word of mouth spread,
NOAH was contacted by other
agencies. County instructions were
to give assistance to anyone who
qualifies, so when others asked for


help, "we said by all means,"
Kinsler said.
While the hunt for homes con-
tinues, residents live in stifling con-
ditions, but through resiliency, are
getting by.
"They're living with three or four
families in one household," Kinsler
said. 'All of the cousins, aunts and
uncles and everybody are living
together. That's what they do in this
community, they pull together."
The difficult search rears inher-
ent frustrations, but it also yields
rewards.
"We went out and we inter-
viewed a few families we placed
and asked them about their situa-
tions, and they were overwhelmed
with joy," Kinsler said. "The first
thing that overwhelmed them is
they were out of a congested envi-
ronment, and the second most
important thing that really struck
them was that, financially, they


were going to be able to save
money for a year and get back on
their feet"
Also helping residents gain foot-
ing is a work development program
through The Workforce Develop-
ment office. NOAH hired 27 work-
ers to clean up after Wilma.
"What we tried to do was hire
workers who were unemployed
because of the hurricane," Kinsler
said. Maybe the place they were
working at was destroyed."
Workers have cleared debris,
cleaned mold and mildew, cleaned
and painted damaged properties.
Each worker can earn a maximum
of $12,000 in six months or 1,040
hours.
Kinsler said he also is struck by
support coming to the area. He
grew up in the Glades and is aware
of its condition and the.struggles of
residents.
"They feel as though no one


Medicare assistance available at fairs


Anyone eligible for Medicare
can take advantage of the Medicare
Prescription Program through
Medicare Part D. Signing up for
Medicare Part D has been difficult
for many people due to the various
types of plans and confusing
instructions.
"My Medicare Matters" is aserv-
ice sponsored by the National
Council on the Aging. "My Medicare
Matters" is a new, comprehensive
national education program to help


people with Medicare and their
families understand the new
Medicare Prescription Drug Cover-
age. They have the ability to assess
anyone's personal situations,
understand their choices, compare
plan options and make the enroll-
ment decision that is right for their
health and their financial situation.
"My Medicare Matters" will
make their technology available to
our community during the Rural
Health Fairs being held this week-


end. The Belle Glade REACH fair
will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, at
Belle Glade Elementary School
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Hendry/Glades Community Health
Fair take place Sunday, Feb. 19, at
the Clewiston Middle School from
10a.m. to4 p.m.
Participants will be able to take
advantage of various services and
educational materials. Area physi-
cians will be on hand to provide
exams, assisted by medical stu-


dents from Nova Southeastern Uni-
versity Health Professions Division.
On site health services include,
medical exams, optometric screen-
ings, HIV testing, occupational and
physical therapy. Asthma, Diabetes
and Tuberculosis testing, dental
exams, women's health issues, flu
shots, pneumonia shots, -osteo-
porosis screening, prescription
assistance programs, mammogram
vouchers, vouchers for free eye-
glasses, and many more services.,


cares," he said. "They feel like
everything trickles down to the
Glades from West Palm Beach. So
this is very rewarding for me to see
we are getting money from the
county. We are grateful."
Established in 1983 to address
the need for adequate, safe hous-
ing in the Glades, NOAH provides
residential, social and family and
child development services for


local residents. NOAH's mission is
to improve housing in the Glades
area of Palm Beach County, which
includes Belle Glade, Pahokee and
South Bay; to empower disadvan-
taged individuals toward self-help
and self-sufficiency; and to build
bridges among the diverse racial,
ethnic and economic groups. Its
main offices are located at 601
Covenant Drive in Belle Glade.


With the appreciation homes in southwest FL have seen in the
last couple of years, certainly you have a lot of equity just sitting
in your house.




I understand how easy it is to spend money on credit cards,
heck with six children! :Yu bet I understand. For years we have
been helping families corisolidate, their debt, and put together a
budget to avoid future over spending.
'"Last year we spent so much on Christmas, we couldn't pay
our bills" Bob helped us refinance our house, pay off our credit
cards, &put together a budget so that doesn't happen again"
Thanks, Bob you have been a blessing to us,
Steve & Monica Dean.
"Helping that young couple with a two little kids get out of an
apartment & get into their first home & build equity, that some-
day will help finance the college education of their children, just
makes me feel like a hero. I love what I do!" All you have to do
is, Call Bob Hahn Immediately at 863-674-0091 all your ques-
tions answered FREE;
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* $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 few of the
luxuries that this beautiful home offers.
* $259,900 3BD/1BA home with a lot of extras -The
home features new paint on the interior and exterior, a
paved driveway, well kept lawn with a fenced in back
yard and much more!
* $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 features
an addition with it's own entrance and much more.
The property has a pond with an island and bridge, an
above ground pool, 2 barns and more.
* $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.
* $139,400 to $151,900 -There are (4) available
3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available
4BD/2BA manufactured home available in the El Rio


Subdivision. All homes are on .50+/- acre. New and
still under construction! Call fro completion date.
* $120,500 3BD/2BA manufactured home locat-,
ed in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. This home is
brand new and under construction! This is the time
to invest! Call now for completion date.
* $115,000 2BD/1BA mobile home on 2.5+/-
acres 1Jgi]SR W ] iloil Fy living
year round or as a weekend getaway!
* $113,900 2BD/2BA New and still under con-
struction! This mobile home is 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.
* JUST REDUCED $64,900 3BD/2BA manufac-
tured home on .20+/- acres.
ACREAGE:
* $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto
Salvage yard.
* $1,025,600" 51+/- acres, secluded, lots of
trees, fronts on two roads, owner will divide.


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Genuine Country Feel! It's relaxing just being
at this beautiful 3BR/2B home on 5 acres. Cedar
wood walls and ceilings, stone fireplace, new
roof, super large workshop with RV parking.
Majestic Live Oaks make the acreage feel like a
park. you owe it to yourself to see! $749,900.


Genuine Country Feel! It's relating just being
at this beautiful 3BR/2B home on 5 acres. Cedar
wood walls and ceilings, stone fireplace, new
roof, super large workshop with RV parking.
Majestic Live Oaks make the acreage feel like a.
park. you owe it to yourself to see! $749,900.
NO COMPROMISE NEW HOME! Extra
effort to design and build a lasting quality home
makes this NEW Home totally eclipse the oth-
ers! V vwexaD tfs au-
tir ri AS g y in
the master suite featuring his and her closets,
his and her sinks, walk-in shower plus separate
tub w/showecr Relax and sip your iced tea out
on the lanai while enjoying a refreshing breeze.
$229,900.
Cute remodeled home on a 1/2 lot! This little
homlis f l iite zon-
ing !$ants e Tses rental.
Convert home into an office for future use. $99,000.


* You can hear the birds chirp...the crickets
crick, from this, the nicest, most well kept 2.5
acre "get-a-way' in all of Pioneer Plantation.
Seller's motivated....don't let this opportunity
pass you by. $134,900.
* 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. Lower your blood pressure! $189,900.
* STOP DREAMING AND START LIVING! This
2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a
3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile,
textured walls & spacious kitchen. Only $179,900.
* 3BR/2B'manufactured home on 2.5+/- acres
fenced with outbuildings. Features a huge mas-
ter suite, ceramic tile, built in cabinets and
much more. Only $175,000.
* 3BR/2B manufactured home in Immnokalee.
FeatrUNNDIERt I OWTIHAIS f cor-
ner lot. Listed at only $155,900.
* 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.
* 2BR/2B manufactured home on .25+/- acres
of land in North LaBelle. Perfect for a first time
buyer or investor. Only $54,900.


* Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past
well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80
in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 exist-
ing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and
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! Bring your'invest-
ment er0ej ,t t 27
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.
Alread0#c 40ic m erty.
Enjoy l g 1 nt o town.
Only $119,900.
* 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in
Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and
palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced
at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are
back! Relive the best on this private and sedud-
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


* $988,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre.
One of a kind Auto Salvage yard. Organized with
cleanliiltlo tfalitle -
* PRICE.REDUCED $949,000 100-'. H,. I I..
find ,,,,: ..,r,,, I-. I':,,., ,,:l [ i..- ir, if, I J "'!
Paved road access.
* $650,000- 2+/- acre in the heart of Alva on busy
SR 80.
* PRICE REDUCED $450,000 Build your dream
country home on these 4.4+/- acres. Great location!
Close to LaBelle, Alva & Fort Myers!
* $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in
Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic
fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home
are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as
is."
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and
shed.
* $135,000 REDUCED! 4.70+/-acres. The per-
fect placU t eaG W A plrtr ty is
secluded, yet close to town.
* $98,900 -2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There
is a single wide mobile home included with the prop-
erty The mobile home is to be sold "as is."
HOMESITES:
$25,500 $72,900 Call for more information
about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have
been nicely maintained and are close to everything
in LaBelle
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Yacht Club. Call for more information.
CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE
IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA
AND LEHIGH ACRES


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.
* .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell
@ only $72,900. Possible seller financing.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great
investment property! Only $67,000 each
* Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for
your new home. $64,900.
* Corner lot in Unit 102 w/Aarge 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.



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* 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-
mnercial corner lot with 3BR/2B mobile home
for rental income could multiply your invest-
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INI/Bill Fabian
Now a familiar sight to passerby, the partially submerged remains of Capt. Justin have been
parked in the rim canal at Clewiston's Lake Okeechobee public access for a very long time.


Who is Captain Justin?


Shipwreck abandoned
and left unclaimed -

By BM Fabian
CLEWISTON A very large
boat has been capsized for a
very .long time in Lake Okee-
,chobee, and the owner of the
boat does not seem to care.
The boat, which appears to
be have been used for commer-
cial fishing at one time, is now
an eyesore partially submerged
in the rim canal in front of the
public lake access in Clewiston.
Little is known as far as how
the boat was sunk, and nobody
in the Clewiston city offices, the
South Florida Water Manage-
ment District, or the Army Corps
of Engineers has any idea who
owns the boat.
o In the meantime, other
boaters cannot tie their crafts to
the pylons occupied by the
abandoned watercraft., Even
Hurricane Wilma, which man-
aged to topple and displace
nearly every other structure and
human being in Clewiston three
months ago, could not muster
the proper force to move the list-
ing vessel from its resting place.
Some have suggested that
maritime law dictates any aban-
doned boat can be taken under
new 'ownership by anyone who
chooses to board the craft and
claim the vessel as his own.
Indeed, the Maritime Law Asso-
ciation of the United States


describes a lengthy legal prece-
dent (dating back to the Byzan-
tine Empire, ca. 330 AD) that a
salvager is entitled to at least a
reward for unclaimed ship-,
wrecked property, if not full cus-
tody of the shipwreck in ques-
tion.
Though it is unclear as to
whether any one person has yet
laid claim to ownership of the
vessel under the "shipwreck sal-
vage law", one must wonder if
there is anything valuable on the
ship, among other questions.,
Such as..
How did the original occu-
pants/crew of the vessel return
to their .home, which may or
may not bein Tampa, FL?
What agency is responsible
,for keeping the rim canal clear
of reasonably detectable obsta-
cles such as the Capt. Justin?
Cle% iston City Commissioner
Jimmy Pittman raised public
attention to the submerged ves-
sel during a regular commission
meeting. "Captain Justin why
is he still in the rim canal,
swamped?" was his question to
other commissioners and atten-
dees in general. It was likely that
everyone in attendance was
familiar with the shipwreck of
discussion. After all, anyone
with no particular destination int
mind has to have at one time or
another grat itated to the Lake_
Okeechobee public grounds
(during daytime hours, of
course), where pavilions and
boat ramps have been set up for
years. So, there is no doubt that


just about anyone would recog-
nize the name of Capt. Justin
from Tampa, FL.
Clewiston City Manager Wen-
dell Johnson indicated that the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-
vation Commission had issued a
general order to remove the ves-
sel. Other calls by city staff have
been made to the Game and
Fish Commission and to the
United States Army Corps of
Engineers kindly asking to
remove the boat. The calls were
unsuccessful, but Mr. Johnson
promised to further pursue the
matter.
A dispute has grown over
contention as to where the ves-
sel is precisely located; since it is
behind the pylons, Army Corps
officials deny that the wreck is
within their jurisdiction, accord-
ing to Mr. Johnson. Despite
being located less than 200 yards
away and armed with very large
barges equipped to collected
very high volumes of tree trunks
from the rim canal, the Army
Corps has not made a move as
of yet to remove the ship-
wrecked Capt. Justin..
Some have grown so accus-
tomed to the sight that it may be
a distress to ride by and not see
the familiar sight. However, time
will tell whether the infamous
Capt. Justin from Tampa, FL will
confini&e its stay in Clewiston, or
if it is destined to be claimed by
salvagers or perhaps its
namesake, whoever that may
be.


Goodwill Industries receives grant


to create transition program


TALLAHASSEE The Able
Trust awarded $40,000 in grant
funding to Goodwill Industries
of Southwest Florida, ,Inc. to
expand the existing Florida High
School/High Tech (HS/HT) site,
a transition program designed to
motivate and prepare high
school students with disabilities
for college, jobs and careers of
the 21st century.
The Goodwill Industries
HS/HT site will provide for 20 to
25 students within the counties
of Hendry and Glades to partici-
pate in job shadowing, mentor-
ing opportunities, and summer
internships, among other work-
based experiences.
"The Able Trust is proud to
support Goodwill Industries as
they reach out to students with
disabilities in the area, in order
to ensure their success in the
future," said Eladio Amores,
Board member of The Able
Trust.



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Smith qualifies for state after taking 2nd at regional


By Mark Young
Clewiston's Kris Smith ended a
controversial regional wrestling run
with the runner-up championship
title after losing a 7-6 decision while
still in the run for the regional title
with just over two seconds left to
wrestle.
An apparent controversial call
on the mat led to Smith being
dropped into the loser's bracket
where he was able to fight back to
claim second place and guarantee
him a trip to the state finals and the
opportunity to wrestle for the state
championship in one of the tough-
est, most competitive weight class-


es in high school wrestling.
The 140-pound Smith was the
only Tiger to qualify for state after
an overall tough outing for the
Tiger grapplers who can still be
proud of a very successful season
after fielding an overlyyoung squad
this year. Smith, a junior at CHS this
year, made headlines last year after
a highly successful sophomore sea-
son and was expected to make an
impact this year as one of a handful
of upperclassmen on the squad.
Smith did not disappoint after
claiming the team's only individual
district title last week and will now
compete for state glory.
That journey kicks off today at


the Lakeland Civic Center.
The rest of the Tigers saw their
successful season come to a bitter
end, but the squad came very close
to giving Smith plenty of company
at the state tournament. Bryon
Holmes (112 pounds) had a
respectable showing at regionals
with a 2-2 record and was' one
match away from qualifying for
state. It was the same scenario for
Jared Bacallao (119 pounds) who
finished with an identical' record
and was also a victory away from
the big show. Bacallao went
through day one undefeated, but
suffered his first defeat to. a return-
ing state champ before eventually


Lake Area Varsity Sports Schedules


'Editor's note: The spring
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request a sports information
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schedule listed, please contact
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Winter Sports
Schedules

Wrestling
Feb. 16-18: State finals at Lake-
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Spring Sports
-Schedules

Glades Day


* !/
Feb. 17: Hosts Jupiter Christian
3:30 p.m.
Feb. 21: At King's Academy 4
p.m.
Feb. 23: Hosts Benjamin 3:30
p.m.
March 1: Hosts American Her-
itage (Delray) 3:30 p.m.
March 7: At Jupiter Christian 7
p.m.
March 9: At Summit Christian
3:30 p.m.
.March 11: Hosts St. Edwards 1
p.m.
March 13: At Dwyer 7 p.m.
March 16: Hosts King's Acade-
my 4 p.m.
March 17: At St. Edwards 7 p.m.
March 28: At American Heritage
(Delray) 7 p.m,
March 30: At Benjamin 4 p.m.
April 4: Hosts Summit Christian
4p.m. ;
April 6: At John Carroll 6 p.m.
April 11: Hosts Clewiston 4 p.m.
April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4
p.m.
April 15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1I
pm.
April 19: At Pahokee 4 p.m.
April 20: Hosts Seminole Ridge


Baseball 4 p.m.
Feb. 16: At Seminole Ridge 7 April 21: At Glades Central 7


Softball
Feb. 17: At Okeechobee 7 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 Benjamin 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
4p.m.
March 30: Hosts Benjamin 4 p.m.
April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m.
April 14-15: Bill Longshore tour-
nament
April 18-21: District, champi-
onship tournament
Track and Field
Feb. 28: At Clewiston 5 p.m.
March 7: At American Heritage
(Plantation) 3:30 p.m:
March 16: At Moore Haven. 3:30
p.m.
March 30: At Palm Beach Qualifi-
erTBA
March 31: At Clewiston Invitation-
al 3:30 p.m.


Rodeo is centerpiece of festival


The Field Days Festival and
$100,000 PRCA Rodeo, to be held
at the Brighton Seminole Reserva-
tion Feb. 18 and 19, is adding
another national event to the
already crowded festival line up.
The National Team Bronc Riding
PAssociation, commonly called the
IWild Horse Racers,.will be holding
their w'oid finas during the festi-
%,l.s rodeo Teams.from across the
N orth neLican continent will be
competing for the championship in
The wild horse racing is the wildest
and perhaps the most dangerous
event in rodeo, even eclipsing the
bull riding in the total number of
injuries suffered by the contestants.
The $100,000 PRCA Champi-
onship Rodeo will once again be
the centerpiece of the Field Days
Festival. In addition to the wild
horse racers, top professional
bronc riders, bulldoggers, barrel
racers, ropers, and bull riders from


across North America will compete
for a share of $100,000 in prize
money. This competition has
become one of the largest paying
rodeos on the east coast, with the
result that in any given year, over
80% of the top 15 cowboys in each
event will enter.
The Indian-Festival will be held
be held in the-rnique environment
of the Brightcl Seminole Reserva.
lion, a combination t* modern
covered arenas and an authentic,
turn of the century Seminole village
Approximately one hundred
venders will offer Native American
art, crafts and food to festival visi-
tors. Entertainment will include
Native American Dancers, alligator
wrestlers, Seminole Tribal clothing
exhibitions, a snake and reptile
show and country cloggers.
This year the featured dance
groups will be New Mexico s
Mescalero Apache Dancers and the


Haskell Performance Dancers from
Lawrence, Kansas. Other activities
will include the Seminole tribal
clothing contests and exhibitions,
pole peeling, sack racing, turtle rac-
ing, men's archery contests,
women's skillet throwing contest
and a baby contest.
,:The Brighton Field Days Festival,,
Gates will open Saturday, Feb. lI at
9 a.m., arid Sunday, me 19th at 11
a.m. Rodeo performance times are
p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
Rodeo tickets are $10 advance and
$12 at the gate, and include festival
admission. Admittance to the fes-
tive alone will be $5 at the gate.
Advance tickets are available local-
ly at Elis Western Wear, Rustic
Ranch and Eddie Accardi. More
information can be found at
www.rezrodeo.com or .by calling
(863) 273 1125.


Recreation area an interim benefit


No-cost lease allows
PB County to open 313
acres for public use

PALM BEACH The Govern-
ing Board of the South Florida
Water Management District and
the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners have
reached a no-cost lease agree-
ment that will help the county
establish a public recreation area
on 313 acres west of Delray Beach
until the land is needed for con-
struction of an Everglades restora-
tion project.
The land, known as the
Siemens Property, was purchased
by the District as part of its East


Coast Buffer project and is slated
to be transformed into a water
preserve area in the future.
Because construction is not
scheduled to begin for several
years, the county will maintain
and manage the land in the inter-
im as a place where the public can
jog, fish, mountain bike and hike
among many other passive activi-
ties. A specific list of allowed uses
will be determined'by their com-
patibility with the preservation of
the natural and historical
resources of the property.
The initial term of the lease is
for seven years. The planned con-
struction start date on the Ever-
glades restoration project is set for
2013.
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being eliminated from the regional
tournament.
Brandon Caulkins, a freshman
upstart at the 125-pound weight
class, finished his first regional
competition with a' 1-2 record and
has caused some excitement this
season as a young up and comer.
Joey Cordova (135 pounds) had
the misfortune of taking the mat
against the well publicized grappler
from Moore Haven, Trey Toms,
This one-man Terrier wrestling
team, coached by his mother, was
too much for Cordova who fin-
ished the tournament with a 1-2
record.
Smith's battle through the


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Youth Baseball and
Softball sign ups
MOORE HAVEN The Glades
County Youth Association is
announcing sign ups for this.
year's youth baseball and softball
seasons. Sign ups will be Feb. 18.
at the city ball fields from 9 a.m.
until 1 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.
Coast Guard
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required safety equipment need-
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regional tournament was flawless
until the final match where an
unknown grappler from Riverdales
took the 7-6 championship deci-
sion from Smith, who noted that he
certainly wouldn't mind meeting
up with the regional champ during
the state tournament.
"Forget about this past week-
end," said Smith. 'All that counts is
this coming weekend at the state
tournament, although I would like
to meet up with (Fellows) again at
state."
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Ten dairy club members par-
ticipated this past weekend in
the dairy show at the South
Florida Fair. The youth compet-
ed in a fitting and grooming con-
test, dairy judging, showman-
ship, the youth dairy show, and
the open dairy show. Fitting and
grooming is where the partici-
pants have one and a half hours
to clip and groom their animals.
They are judged on the clean-
liness, and overall appearance of
their animals. The dairy judging
contest consists of six classes of
animals and the youth have to (
place the animals how they feel
they rank. In the showmanship
contest the youth are judged
against other exhibitors in their
age categories on how well they
exhibit their animal.
Glades County really shined
this year. They had four'
exhibitors compete in the fitting
and grooming contest. They
were Kelsey Ahern and Dustin
Chapman in the Jr. division,
Teale Humphries in the Int. divi-
sion, and Heather Simmons in
the sr. division.
Dustin Chapman placed third
in his group, and they each
received new show halters for
participating. We also had a Glade
team in the junior division and a
team in the sr. division of dairyFlorid
judging. The jr. team was made team
up of Kelsey Ahern, Dustin team c
Chapman, and Nathan Sim- Afte
mons. Kelsey finished 10th over- and d
all, Dustin was fourth overall, shown
and the team finished third high Jr. tea
team in the contest. Ahern
The sr. team was made up of Chapi
Amy Lundy,' Jessica Stafford, mons.
Heather Simmons, and Dusty pie did
Wilson. Jessica Stafford was were
fourth high individual, and the Hump


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Submitted to INI/Shelley Humphries
s County youth had a promising showing at The South
a Fair, with most placing in the top five.


also finished fourth high
overall.
er fitting and grooming
airi judging it was on to
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nan, and Nathan Sim-
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were the exhibitors from Glades
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competed against 19 other
exhibitors and Teale came out
on top. She was awarded the
belt buckle for being the top
showman in the class.
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Heifer Classes
Class 1 Brown Swiss
2nd Teale Humphries & Kulp Terra
Turmoil Sonya ET
4th Kelsey Ahern & FTE Driver
Daisy
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first cut Amy was the left in the
top six, although she did not win
she did an outstanding job.
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Losing a modest amount of
weight through dietary changes
and increased physical activity
reduces the occurrence of urinary
incontinence (UI) in women with
pre-diabetes, a condition in which
blood glucose levels are higher
than normal but not yet diabetic.
This finding comes from a new
study, published in the February
issue of "Diabetes Care", of
women who participated in the
Diabetes Prevention Program
(DPP), a landmark clinical study
funded by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH).
Launched in 1995, the DPP's
main results were announced in
2001 and reported in 2002: losing
5 to 7 percent of weight through
diet and a consistent increase in
physical activity (e.g., walking five
days a week,,30 minutes a day)
reduced the onset of type 2 dia-
betes by 58 percent. Treatment
with the drug metformin lowered
the chances of developing dia-
betes by only 31 percent.
"To combat the dual epidemics
of obesity and type 2- diabetes,
Americans need to know about the
proven benefits of losing some
weight through calorie reduction
and increased physical activity," said
NIH Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D.
The DPP randomly assigned
3,234 overweight people with high-
er-than-normal blood glucose levels


to one of three approaches to pre-
vent type 2 diabetes: dietary
changes and increased physical
activity aimed at a 7 percent weight
loss; treatment with the oral dia-
betes drug metformin; or placebo.
The last two groups were also given
standard medical advice about diet
and weight loss. In the study, 660
women were randomly assigned to
intensive lifestyle changes, 636 to
metformin treatment, and 661 to
placebo. Their average age was 50
years old, with an average body
mass index of 35 (e.g., a 5' 4"
woman weighing 204 pounds).
Women who implemented
intensive lifestyle changes and lost
5 to 7 percent of their weight had
fewer episodes of weekly inconti-
nence compared to those in the
metformin or placebo groups (38
percent vs. 48 percent vs. 46 per-
cent, respectively.)
"Our findings reinforce the
DPP's good news about the bene-
fits of modest weight loss. A 200-
pound woman who loses 10 to 15
pounds not only lowers the risk of
developing type 2 diabetes but also
improves bladder control," said
lead author Jeanette S. Brown,
M.D., of the University of California,
San Francisco. "If you're a woman
at risk for type 2 diabetes, prevent-
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improving bladder control are
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lifestyle changes."
Weight loss was particularly
effective in reducing episodes of
stress incontinence leakage of
small amounts of urine during
physical movement, such as
coughing, sneezing, and exercis-
ing. Stress incontinence results, in
large part, from a weakening of the
pelvic floor muscles that support
the bladder. Though researchers
do not fully understand all the fac-
tors contributing to stress inconti-
nence, it is linked to obesity, dia-
betes, and other conditions, such
as pregnancy, which increase pres-
sure on the pelvic floor. In the DPP.
participants, weight loss did not
alleviate urge incontinence -
leakage of urine at unexpected
times. Urge incontinence is more*
closely linked to overactive nerves
that control the bladder, some-
times triggering inappropriate con-
tractions.
Some studies have reported that
increased physical activity worsens
incontinence, but DPP participants
randomly assigned to lifestyle
changes, who typically chose walk-
ing as their physical activity, did not
have increased problems with
incontinence.
"Urinary incontinence is a costly,
socially isolating condition that
-impairs quality of life and takes a
psychological toll on rnanN\ w omen.
For \\omen at risk for tpe 2 dia-


betes, losing a modest amount of
weight is likely to alleviate inconti-
nence, especially stress inconti-
nence," said Leroy Nyberg, M.D.,
Ph.D., of the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases (NIDDK), which funded
the study.
Nearly 21 million people in the
United States 7 percent of the
population have diabetes, the
most common cause of blindness,
kidney failure, and amputations in
adults and a major cause of heart
disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes
accounts for up to 95 percent of all
diabetes cases
The NIDDK funds a great deal
of research to improve the treat-
ment and prevention of diabetes
and urologic disorders. These
efforts include the Urinary Inconti-
nence Treatment Network
(http://www.uitn.net/) and the
Specialized Center of Research on
Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
in women, a multidisciplinary
translational research center at the
University of California, San Fran-
cisco (http: \vx-w.ucsf.edu score .
Recently, NIDDK's Central
Repository (https: \\ww.nidd-
krepository.orgi, which houses
data collected in large clinical trials
funded by the Institute, made data
from the DPP available to
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Women," a campaign to inform
women about treatments for
incontinence, from pelvic floor
exercises to surgery. For more
information, call 1-800-891-5388 or
see http://www.niddk.nih.gov. The
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nently protect the state's unique
environment and tourism-
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The legislation, known as%
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Tern Gulf of Mexico not only for
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tem, but also for the nation's
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eastern Gulf.
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into account the unreliability
and increasing price of foreign
energy supplies by allowing lim-
ited new exploration far off
the state's coast some 260
miles from Tampa Bay.
As the two senators crafted
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weeks, it drew support from rep-
resentatives of some of the
country's leading consumer and
environmental groups, including
the Florida Public Interest
Research Group, or PIRG.
Both senators said the meas-
ure is needed now, especially
because Florida can no longer
rely on temporary moratoriums.
Current presidential and con-
gressional moratoriums pro-
hibiting drilling expire in 2012.
And an administrative agree-
ment forbidding drilling in so-
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last month when the Depart-
ment of Interior published a
plan to shift state underwater
sea boundaries and place much
of Lease Sale 181 under the con-
trol of pro-drilling Louisiana.
S.Martinez and Nelson, who
last year united to defeat two
legislative attempts to allow
drilling closer to Florida, urged
the Senate to expedite passage
of their proposal.
"This bill sends a message
that's loud and clear Florida's
waters are off limits," Martinez
said: "Florida's leaders have


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on building up these protections
just to have them disappear dur-
ing a brief moment of high ener-
gy prices. We have a lot at stake
and it's time to solidify our pro-
tections into law."
"Florida's economy and envi-
ronment, and our country 's mili-
tary preparedness, are at stake,"
Nelson said. "Our unspoiled
beaches and abundant fisheries
make Florida one of the world's
tourism jewels. And the people
of Florida want it to stay that
way."
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Gulf. And off Pensacola and
Florida's East Coast, the no
drilling zone would extend out
to 150 miles offshore. It also
would remove existing leases
close to Florida's coastline by
granting royalty forgiveness on
active leases in the western and
central Gulf.
Nelson, a member of the
Armed Services Committee, and
Martinez, a member of the Ener-
gy Committee, also noted that
the 260-mile buffer against
drilling in the eastern Gulf would
.enhance our nation's military
readiness. The Air Force and
Navy use this restricted area to
perform essential testing and
training activities.
Among those already sup-
porting the bill is one of the lead-
ers of the National Outer Conti-
nental Shelf Coalition, Richard
Charter, who called it "a historic
piece of legislation" that would
"permanently preserve Florida's
landscape and the quality of life
for millions of people. It also;
would provide long-term protec-
tions for vibrant coastal-depend- .
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U.S. East and West coasts." ,
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Florida PIRG, said, "This legisla-
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WASHINGTON D.C. U.S.
Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL)
applauded the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's .(USDA) release of
$100 million in funding to com-
pensate commercial citrus grow-
ers in Florida owed for losses suf-
fered as a result of complying with
eradication efforts.
"Our losses have been severe
and growers have suffered season
after season of critical crop dam-
age. These funds honor the feder-
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growers who abided by canker
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"I especially want to thank Secre-
tary Mike Johanns and the USDA
for bringing this much needed
assistance to growers facing
extreme adversity."
The 2004 and 2005 hurricanes
spread citrus canker so extensive-
ly that USDA determined on Jan.
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program was no longer a scientifi-
cally sound option to address cit-
rus canker. The program was


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would no longer be provided for
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The assistance provided by USDA
is part of compensation owed to
growers who complied with the
citrus canker eradication rules
prior to the program's cancella-
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"I continue to work with the
administration and growers to
make certain outstanding claims
are met," said Martinez. "I pledge
to continue working with USDA
and the state to find new ways to
battle this devastating disease."
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compensation to producers affect-
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GAINESVILLE Two student
programs at the University of
Florida's Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences will soon
have more financial support,
thanks to two $70,000 gifts
pledged by a Plant City family to
establish two new endowments.
Larry and Debbie Swindle
and their family made' the
pledges to honor two friends
who are now top UF administra-
tors. State matching funds are
expected to add another $35,000
to each endowment.
The Jimmy G. Cheek Ambas-
sadors Enrichment Endowment,
named for UF's senior vice presi-
dent for agriculture and natural
resources, will support the Col-
lege of Agricultural and Life Sci-
ences Ambassadors, a group of
outstanding students who make
public appearances to educate
audiences about agriculture and
careers in agribusiness.
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dean for extension and director
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sion Service, will support a sum-
mer program that enables under-
graduate and graduate students
to work in county extension


offices, developing and teaching
classes for local residents.
Both endowments are new
sources of funding for these two
programs, said Ken DeVries,
UF/IFAS assistant vice president
for development. Endowments
are permanent, named funds
that provide annual support for
academic programs in perpetu-
ity..
"This is very exciting, because
the endowments will enhance
the quality of both student pro-
grams and provide stable sup-
port for the future," DeVries said.
"Internships and extracurricular
activities add a new dimension to
students' education and we.
encourage other donors to con-
sider endowment support of this
type."
The endowments were
announced at the college's annu-
al "TailGATOR" barbecue before
the UF Homecoming football
game, he said. Though the Swin-
dles had previously discussed
their arrangements with Arring-
ton, the announcement concern-
ing the endowment in Cheek's
name was kept secret from
Cheek to surprise him.
"Not only was I surprised, I


was stunned," Cheek said. "It's a
wonderful honor to be recog-
nized by the Swindle family.
Their friendship means a great
deal to me personally, and these
endowments will mean a great
deal to our student ambassadors
and interns."
The family chose to support
student programs because they
want to inspire future genera-
tions of agribusiness leaders,
Debbie Swindle said.
"The programs we're sup-
porting also educate the public
and we feel good about that,"
she said. "Agriculture touches
everybody's lives, and people
need to know it."
The Swindle family includes
Larry and Debbie Swindle, son
Jonathan Swindle and his wife
Lori, daughter Stephanie Conrad
and her husband Jason Conrad,
and granddaughters Anna Beth
Conrad and Madilyn Claire Con-
rad.
The family owns Rocking S
Farms, a beef cattle operation in
Plant City, Debbie Swindle said.
.They also. own timberland in
North Florida and are involved in
a Tampa-based commercial
insulation business. *


The Swindles have a long his-
tory of supporting agricultural
education at the elementary
school, middle school, high
school and college levels, Arring-
ton said.
"They believe in Florida agri-
culture and are always eager to
share their success with others,"
he said. ."I'm humbled that the
Swindles think enough of me to
make me a part of their efforts."
Arrington's friendship with
Larry Swindle dates back to boy-
hood, when both attended Cork
Elementary School in Plant City,
Swindle said. The two remained
close after high school, when
Arrington left his hometown to
pursue a career in academia.
The Swindle family became
acquainted with Cheek in the
1990s, as a result of their support
of agriculture programs at UF,
Swindle said.
"Larry and Jimmy are bo,)l
very likeable, personable people
who give a great deal of them-
selves to promote agriculture," he
said. "Our family wanted to show
some appreciation for the work
they do, that's what inspired us to
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serving free, nutritious breakfasts,
lunches or snacks to children in
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Florida children at a USDA sum-
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Senator speaks out about NSA Program


As Congress explores the
National Security Agency's terrorist
surveillance program, I believe it is
important to keep in mind that the
program was authorized in the
wake of the terrorist attacks of 9/11,
that it is a very targeted program
used when people in our country
are talking with members of al
Qaeda, and it is a critical tool in
fighting the war on terror.
On Sept. 14, 2001 when Con-
gress authorized the president to
"use all necessary and appropriate
force," it came at a time when our
country was under attack and there
was great bipartisan unanimity
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opportunity to connect the dots -
as we know we didn't connect
prior to 9/11 and allow us to
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zation outside the United States
and someone within the United
States.
But when confronted with alle-


gations of a domestic surveillance
program, Congress must gather the
facts. And as we have begun this
process, the facts are quite different
than they might have appeared on
the first day this program came to
light. The facts are that it was not a
widespread domestic surveillance,
program; it is a very limited pro-
gram, very narrow in its scope, and
focused purely on terrorist organi-
zations making calls into the United
States.
With that context, I believe that
this program is an integral part of
the war on terror and it is a part of
the battlefield plan that the presi-
dent is carrying out under his con-
stitutional authority as commander
in chief to respond in a time of war
with timely intelligence. The fact is
that this surveillance is not being
done for any purpose other than to
be utilized as early warning intelli-
gence for us to respond to potential
attacks on the United States.
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those abroad who seek to harm the
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cussed. As I recall, in World War II
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about; because they were so
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to the United States that such pro-
grams were best left un-discussed.
So I hope that as we go forward to
discuss this program, we keep in
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tion, and the necessity for secrecy.
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try, I have always prided myself on
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nation speaks with one voice. Just
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height of the Cold War, this nation
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voice as Americans, to protect the
security of our country.
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er as Americans to ensure the
safety and security of our people,
while also keeping in mind the very
important safeguards that our Con-
stitution provides to civil liberties.


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and sponsor information may be
obtained from the Child Nutrition
Programs, 325 W. Gaines Street,
Room 1122, Tallahassee, FL
32399-040. The contact person is
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at care pleased to welcome

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A-1-A AUCTION
Pallet Deals Auctions
Feb. 17th @ Noon
950 S., Kenansville Rd.
(US 441) Kennansville, FL
www.auctionzip.com/
alaauction
ab 1933 au 606
Carole Miller, Auctioneer
Auction-Luxury Ski Condo-
miniums, Steamboat Grand
Resort Hotel & Condomin-
iums, Steamboat Springs,
Colorado. March 18, 2006,
at 10AM. Daily previews.
www.SteamboatGrandAuc-
tion.com, David L. Harley,
broker Lic.#ER40030654.
LAND AUCTION 200
Props Must be Sold! Low
Down / E-Z Financ!ng Free
Catalog (800)937-1603
WWW.LANDAUCTION.COM
Log Home Auction Tallahas-
see, FL March 11th Tam-
pa, FL March 12th. 26 New
Log Home Packages offered.
One absolute to highest bid-
der! Package includes sub-
floor, logs, windows, doors,
rafters, roofing...Daniel
Boone Log Homes
(800)766-9474.


DOG- Black & white, Male,
Vic. Clayland Park.
(863)763-4118


BOSTON Terrier, female,
spade. REWARD goes by the
name Pop-eyes,
(863)357-9453
CHIHUAHUA, Male, Black &
White w/tan on face. Vicinity of
r Pioneer 17th St. & Tampa Ave.
- $250. Reward. 863-983-7702
DRILL- Walt portable 14 volt.
SJan. 26th Okee. RV park.
Hwy 78 (270)556-0296 Re-
ward


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DWARF RABBIT- white, to
good home, comes with
cage and food. If interested
call (239)464-6136 Kim
FREE PUPPIES- mixed breed,
good homes only, will deliver
(239)841-0262
FREE PUPPIES! TO GOOD
HOME ONLY! 6 weeks old.
(863)357-2147
ROTTWEILER- 2yr, Female,
Free To Good Home Only!
(863)763-3910
ROTTWEILER- 3 yrs old, Male,
Free To Good Home Only!
(863)763-3910



LAKE PORT RV
Park Wide Sale
Lake Port, Sat., Feb., 18th,
8a-4p, 2800 Milum Dr. NW
Something for everyone!
See you there!!!



EARN DEGREE online from
home. *Medical, *Business,
*Paralegal, *Computers
*Crminal Justice. Job Place-
ment. Computer provided. Fi-
nancial aid if qualify.
(866)858-2121 www.onli-
netidewatertech.com.

Employment


t-me 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Time 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230



CITRUS WORKER-
EQUIP OPERATOR
Provide transportation with
valid drivers licence.
Great Benefits
Call Anixa at 772-473-5576
Se habla espanol
Exp'd Plumbers & Helpers
Needed, commercial/resi-
dential, full time starting im-
mediately. Paid Holidays and
vacation. (561)996-1159
Find it faster. Sell it sooner
in the classifileds


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COMPUTER LAB
TECHNICIAN
Will supervise computer-
based educational
programs in a K-6 school.
Fax resume to:
561-993-5001 or call
561-993-5000

CUSTODIAN
Experience in school or
institutional setting preferred.
Must know how to use floor'
machines. Only those with a
clean record need to apply at
Lakeside Academy
716 S. Main St.
Belle Glade
Customer Service
Representative
Must have strong analytical,
oral & written skills. High
School Diploma with 5 years
experience in Customer
Service/Purchasing or AA or
BA. Send Resume and
salary requirements to
jobs@oceanboyfarms.com.

DRIVERS
Local P & D and Dedicated
Road Opportunity Now
Avail! CT/JWA seeks driv-
ers for local P&D/dedicat-
ed road runs: Miami and
Pompano Beach. Excellent
Wages/Opportunity.
*Home daily/no weekends!
*Local-$14.50/hr starting.
Road-$.40/mi starting w/
certification. 2300 + mi/wk.
Vacation/Holiday Pay.
Health Benefits. CDL-A
w/hazmat req. Local-
6-12mo. Exp. req.
Road-Min lyr doubles &
4yrs Tractor/Trailer Exp.
(24hrs) 800-331-1176
email:
jwacorp@yahoo.com
ESTABLISHED
LaBelle Company
Seeks full time warehouse
worker. Competitive pay
and great benefits for the
right career minded
individual. FL DL required
Some heavy lifting.
Forklift exp. preferred
Call 800-330-1369
FLORIDA WATER
TREATMENT
Needs outside sales person.
Some office work & clean-
ing. Commission, car
allowance and more.
Call (863)983-1341 or
599-5900.

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


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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
-Meau.l .-, f Life Insurance
-Dental Insuranct;
-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



Assistant Chemist

$15.87 per hour
(plus benefits)

Primary Function: Collect, deliver, prepare and perform la-
boratory analysis to control the refinery process such as but
not limited to Brix, pH, Color, Sediment, etc.
Responsibilities:
*Perform simple analysis and operate laboratory equip-
ment.
*Maintain equipment and work area in accordance with
CGMP
*Participate in training sessions related to the position.
*Capable of working with minimum supervision.
FAX 863-902-3186
United States Sugar Processing is an Equal Opportunity Em-
ployer committed to a diverse workforce. Women and mi-
norities are encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse
testing.


LABELLE COMPANY
NEEDS A DRIVER
We have a position in our
small company that requires
a driver with minimum of a
CDL "B" with Hazmat en-
dorsement. We offer good
starting wages, benefits and
an exciting opportunity. If
you are ambitious, and are
looking for a job with a future
please call today at
800-330-1369
Mace Welding is now
accepting applications for
WELDERS -
Apply within at:
90 Evans Rd, LaBelle
(863)675-6683
Managers Position
available at local
produce company.
Mechanical experience
needed. Please call
(561)992-7768.
PARTS/INVENTORY CLERK
Clerk wanted $10. hr,
knowledge of Quicksbooks
req. Some clerical duties,
understanding of how
mechanical parts work very
helpful. No phone calls,
pick up applications
1100 Fox Lane, Moore Haven
Thomas Grinding, Inc.
Join all the people who
say, "I sold it in the
classifieds"


SOD
FOREMAN
NEEDED

Drivers
License
Required
Experience
a plus

Palmdale
Sod, Inc.
863
673-1491

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDEDI!!
Must have Class A CDL.
We have Benefits, Paid
Vacation, Paid Insurance &
Bonuses. Home every night.
Apply at: Syfrett Feed Co.,
3079 NW 8th Street, Okee
Wanted: Plumbers/Plumber
Helpers/Service Tech. Call
for appointment
(863)675-1155
Shop here first!
The classified ads


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HENDOR V RECGIONP4L
E. v E CAVR C;ErNTER

LPN I or II (FT.PT. Perdlem)
FL LPN Lic & Ci IV i w l lli 10 ,'rl. Il ible, c,:hdule
Support & Full Time- REGISTERED NURSE
FL hc wih I yr e,.p i'ill ia31n new glad
Radiologic TechnologisL/Mammographer
SRRT e, ,ih 1 FL License. Familiar aithi MQSA slandads S
Mammographic Q.\ procedures
Full time/Part time/AL Home- TRANSCRIPTIONIST
3 + vfS S p in h:ispilal loincipton EiicllenI e IaiTmmJ shillS
andd Ihc biliiv o underirand multiple d i .cis te csenri, l
"Muil iYpe 60 words per m inuie
Full Lime- CTIRadlologic Tech
18-30a.m 5 pnLor 1.30a.m Lo7pm.|
RT icf, i.,ih 3 1id FL Li: 2 ',:j,' .:* 'r4 d M.isl'
Possie.ssccellent cus s .ic Nis ill: "nco'l.. ,ind penderil.
piciCic:elil in CT arind Genern Radi,.r.Aph., :,c
Full ltme-Medical Technologist
6S ir N.d Tel.:', : Lt : it. an H rl.ol-u Irnmmur.:nihemrl'e'. ,
thch T,.iisi.. M .:robicl,; :,i & S.rolo, r.ITlASC 'l- Rcl
Full Ume- Insurance Biller
3+ + i In a loopliAl or medical .:itTr.:, nei In prel
Knowledgeable of 3rd party reimbursements, co-pays, med
terminology, UB-92, 1500 claim forms.
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
Drul Free Workplace EOE


Duda Farm Fresh Foods. has several job openings
with different levels of experience: fuel truck driver,
welder, mechanic and mechanic helper. Will train
right individual. Drug Free Work Place. Pay com-
mensurate with experience. Medical/dental/vision
plans, 401K, vacation, holiday pay, plus other bene-
fits. Apply in person or call for appointment (863)
675-0545 ext. 3135 EOE


Duda Farm Fresh Foods busca un camionero,
soldador, mecAnico y ayudante mecinico con various
niveles de experiencia. Entrenamiento esta disponible. Sitio
libre de drogas. Pago a segdn experiencia. Planes
medico/dental/visi6n, 401K plan de retiro, pago de vaca-
ciones y dias feriados, mis otros beneficios.
Aplique en persona op !lame por una cita a (863) 675-
0545 ext. 3135.
Empleador de Oportunidades por Igual.

ARNP (Registered Nurses L-3)

(#64082772) ARNP working in
HIV/AIDS outpatient primary care with
HIV/AIDS Specialist Physician. Must
have valid Florida Driver's License,
ability to travel & flex schedule.
Pre-employment Drug Testing,
Background screening/fingerprinting
required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish
helpful. EEO/AA
Apply on line:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or
Call Glenn @ 863-674-4041 x133
for more details.

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
(Social & Human Service Assistants L1)

Two Positions (#64082236 &
#64081974) home visitor position with
Healthy Families Program at Hendry
County Health Department in
Clewistion; must have ability to travel &
flex work schedule when needed;
Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful;
Background screening/;fingerprinting
required. EEO/AA
Apply on line:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or
Call Jeannie @ 863-674-4041 x167
for more details.



Competitive pay, 401 K, medical, dental.
Walk in to apply at ACE Hardware,
310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston.
Please ask for Nevin or Jordan.


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HELP WANTED
HENDRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mecrhajr I b31( rmec'nrii: liowledge, e. -perienrie .i al au
lomotive service w erorr orm:nn,ainii:'s helper preterreI
Mecriari, II Grjlduale Irom an jppri:ed coursee in neavv &
deel n ei. -hj ,rii ;, Ihii e years e ,pene ,e.
Boir Mecridaic posiiions require class B driver; 3iiense Musi
have a Higqn crinool Diplomrra or GED Both licahed if Clewiloon
GSI Cuoorinalor lor the LaBelle ohice MuSi have Bachel-ir 15
Science Iromr an accrediileO college or university in computer
science geoqraphy or reldiled lield witn corjsirajble epen
ence in the use ol geographic information, S ylefiTi Or 8yrs
equivaleni experience
Emergency Mariagemeni Planner or otie LaBelleii oice Musi
nave computer sh1S., e'penenric:e win Mic r.tt programs i&
eicel Musl tie ile 1 0 wor' indepeniderilly tbe ',ell rTOjliva len l
,:,rigdi-Zei A Higrl Si.rciul Diprloma or GED repQuied
Buiiaing Irispector I: Ire -aBelle otnlie 1 cne lor Inr Clevatii:r,
oinice Musil nve 8 yr.i e.p rierniie will a i erise,,d :.rirai:lor
Fielil Servi:e lort FP LaBelle UiiliiiP A vj1ii anver.i n t e S i:
reQuired i e iIot, consist or in .iaiiing t oii rngi] waler rrmeers.
laying waler lines ciperjling eluipiTren iii irhe held O n Iir*e ol
rIning po,siOle 10 avaricemerni
All positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick
and vacation leave.
These positions will be open until filled. Job descriptions &
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.



Mechanics and Welders

$19.67 per HR
Mechanics
5+ years of experience as a journeyman level mechan-
ic with the ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and
repair industrial equipment such as pumps, motors,
conveying systems, hydraulics, turbines, gear boxes
and related equipment.
Welders
Perform welding on various types of steel structures,
pressurized vessels and pressurized piping. Able to
weld with mig and tig. Ability to use a plasma cutter, air
arc and acetylene torch.
Fax: 863-902-3168
Email: Jdooley@ussugar.com
Employment Office on WC Owen in Clewiston
US Sugar 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Lykes Bros. Inc Ranch Division has an
opening for the following position:


WELDER/MECHANIC


Applicant must have one (1) year prior ex-
perience with farm and diesel equipment,
have own tools and a valid Florida Driv-
ers license. Applications accepted Mon-
Fri., 8am to 3pm at 106 SW County Road
721, Okeechobee, FL.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V



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.


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Earn $126+ a day
OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
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We offer a competitive benefit package-Medical, Dental, Paid
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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
LPN
RN (2 availalbe)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
LIFE SKILL INSTRUCTOR

MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
1990 East SR 78NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471

Phone 868-946-2420
Fax.863-946-2487 '

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Water Master: Operate entire Water Control Sys-


water pumps/systems. HS dip/GED. FL Drivers lic.

Water Control Structure Operator: Work w/local
Seminole Tribe of FL Water Resources Dept.
has openings at our Big Cypress Reservation


Water Master: Operate entire Water Control Sys-
tem. Supervise operation & maintenance stafflear-
Exp. in all areas of operation & general main. of
water pumps/systems. HS dip/GED. FL Drivers lilic.

Water control Structmure Operator: Work w/local
agricultural operators to determine structure set-
tings Set boards in risers, asst. w/maint he areas of water
control system & rights of ways. Cleaning & clear-
ing as needed. Mech. abilities pref. HS/dip/GED.
FL drivers lic.
Apply by email galtmanasemtribe.com: fax
954-967-3477 or mail: HR, 6300 Stirling Road,



PROGRAM MANAGER/ CASEWORKER

For a non-profit organization experienced in program
development and implementation in the areas of hous-
ingreducation,directassistancecaseworkbased in
Clewiston. A college degree or equivalent, experience
organized, self-motivatedn able to work indepen-.
dently, with excellent written and verbal communica-
tion skills. Grant writing experience is preferred. Send


Catholic Charities
Guadalupe Social Services
PO BOX 5034
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Attn: Director of Rural Services
or Fax to 239-657-7761

One man's trash is How do you find a job
another man's treas- in today's competitive
ure. Turn your trash market? In the
to treasure with an ad employment section
in the classified. of the classified


STUDENT
Development Advisor
To provide guidance to
students regarding programs
and services of the
college. Bachelor's degree
& related exp. reqd.
Learn more or
apply on -line at
www poDi: edu or submit
your completed application
package no laterthan
3/15/06 to the Office of
Human Resources Palm
Beach Communnry College,
4-200 Cronogress Avenue
Lake Wonrin FL 33161.
fax 561-868-3131
EOE AA'vP.ADA



DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED.
for LaBelle Office,
(863)674-0799 or fax re-
sume to (863)-674-0899
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CHILDCARE Fundraising Di-
rector. National fundraising
company seeking energetic
phone person. Work from
your location to call child-
cares to help them raise
money. $15/Avg.
(813)862-2769.
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.
Drivers- Flatbed, Reefer &
OTR. Recent Average
$1.27-1.47 per mile. No Ex-
perience? On the Road
Training Available.
(800)771-6318 www.pri-
molnc.com.
"NOW HIRING 2006" AVER-
AGE POSTAL EMPLOYEE
EARNS $57,000/YR Mini-
mum Starting Pay $18.00/hr.
Benefits/Paid Training and
Vacations No Experience
Needed (800)584-1775 Ref
#5600.


ENJOY OUTSTANDING BENEFITS,

EXCELLENT PAY,

AND A FUN PLACE TO WORK!


Server
Cocktail Server
Tad Clerk
Poker Brush
Housekeeper
Players Club
Security Officer
Line Cook


$5.50 plus grats
$5.50 plus grats
$21.00 avg. wigrats
S8.00/hour
$8.00/hour
$10.00/hour
$10.00/hour
$10.00/hour


Apply in person or download application from
www.theseminolecasino.com
or mail or fax resume to:
Seminole Casino. HR Dept., 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: 1-800-218-0007 Fax (239) 658-8289

Seminole Casino, the most exciting attraction in SW Florida!
The Semrn.nle C arino is a Drug tree Workplace


Case managers needed
Community Rebuilding Eumenical Workiori e (CREW) i; .ee: -
ing lull time case managers to asisi lamilies in Glades arnd
Hendry Counties allecled by HurnLane Wilma Applirani
must be a high school graduate/GED Strong verDai and writ-
ing skills, reliable ranrisp rlalion required Bilingual prelerreed
Applicalior's can be picked up at 352 W. Arcade, Clewi;ion
For more information phone (863) 983-5269
Executive Director
Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) is seek-
ing a full Time executive director o coordinate long lerm re-
covery aclvities Io assisI families in Glades and Henary
Counties affteCle Dy Hurncane Wilmi
The director will coordinate rebuilding. case managlemerit and
volunteer efforts, prepare materials tor monthly meetings.
seek grant funds, donations and volunleers Ability li com-
municate etreciively boin orally ana in writing Bilingual a
olus
Successful candidate should have a bachelors degree and at
easi rwo years in an admnisira3ive rmanaeremen i apaciy
-ong lerm recovery e.,perrence a plus Salary range 1.40,.000
to $60.000 plus Denelis, contingent on experience Re-
sumes may be submiled al 352 W Arcade, Clewstn For
more information prionre 186' 983-5269.
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FOAM INSULATION Companyv ased out ot Clewislon now nrr-
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provided; Monday inrough Friday. Piece work. Guaranited
minimum $550 a week during Irarinirn period Beneits. bo-
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Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
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Books & Magazines 535
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Children's Items 555
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Sporting Goods 705
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Tools 725
ToRs & Games 730
VRs 735
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WINDOW UNIT 7000 BTU,
works good $30
(863)635-7987


FARM-ALL CUB Circa 1948.
Good shape. $2150
(863)673-9200


COFFEE SET- Farberware'
55yr, Old polished 44 perco-
lator, sugar, creamer, tray.
Like new $55 863-763-8149
ELECTRIC STOVE, Whirlpool,
2 yrs. old, white, asking $75
or best offer.
(863)675-0107/675-2234
LENOX ANGEL- Very beautiful,
in box w/certificate. Will sac-
rifice below cost $50.
(863)763-8149
STOVE- self cleaning, good
condition, $125
(863)675-2627


ADULT Tricycle wide seat,
new tires, $50
(863)467-7792
BICYCLES- 1 means like new
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PURSES (6) Dooney Guci,
Summer leather bag, silver
evening bag w/olier learner
bags $75 tim (863)675-3888


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78s Jon, James Saran
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COMPUTER, good working
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DELL NETWORK COMPUTER-
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1866)855-I0158.
MONITOR- 17" Flat screen
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SCHOOL COMPUTER Win-
dows XP Microsoft Works &
.games. Complete system.
150 (239)464-3260


CERAMIC KILN like new,
with over 100 molds, $1200
or best offer (863)634-9513
CERAMIC KILN- qooo Terra-
gonr, $1250 1863i675-0550
DRAFTING TABLE & CHAIR,.
31)-42 w/siide k n.w* $60
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BOOK SHELF Like new 4
shelves $25 1239)810-3312


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5pc BR SUITE- black & gold,
like new, $350
(863)675-3793
CEDAR CHEST- New with fray
Solid cedar, $125. Call
(863) 467-4328
CHINA CABINET Glass front,
lighted, old, $200 firm.
(863)763-6336.
CHINA- Mahogany, 34" class
shelves, lights inside $300
(561)704-3690
COUCH & LOVESEAT, black,
leather, exc. cond., like new,
$550. (954)931-9946
CRAFTMATIC BED 4 years
old, rarely used, massage
Sjnif. $500 863-461-5800.
DINETTE SET- table, 4 capt.
chairs, mauve, good condi-
tion, $150 (863)1467-9054
DINING TABLE & 4 CHAIRS-
wicker, glass, $50
(561)704-3690
FOLD UP COTS (2) new mat-
tresses $40 will separate
(863)467-7792
GLASS TOP DINING TABLE w/
6 chairs, $525
1239)537-4253
RECLINER large, leather,
hunter green, $50 or best of-
fer. (863)763-6346
SOFA- 2yrs old, wine colored,
with recliners at each end
$300 1863)675-0777
SOFA- beige, blue, mauve.
less inan 1 yr old,. new $500
asking $250 1863)635-3918
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SOFAS (2) like new 76" long.
firm support, $500 will sell
separate 1863)467-06;70
TABLE & CHAIRS- custom
made 42" sq oak table, 4
Windsor chairs, very good'
cond $350 (863)763-2458
Tan cloth 3 pc Sectional sola,
matching over stuffed swivel
chair, 2 end and 1 coffee ta-
ble, $15001239)537-4253



GOLF CLUBS- full set, metal
airways, 1,3,5, excellent
condition, $150
(8631467-9892
LADIES CALLAWAY- Woods
0-2. 3 4, 5 & 7. Putter, PW
8.,7 6, 5, 4 & 3 Irons All
$400 neg 863-467-1910


GOLF CLUBS- Ladies, Ping
with bag Great conillion
$100. or best offer
(863) 357-6703
TOMMY GUN- .45' ACP $900
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DUMB BELL SET- with rack,
$40 1863)467-5299
WEIGHT BENCH- $10
(863)467-5299-


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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 t ,' .,_ r,
die for 3/2 CBS home in immaculate condition asking Brand new
$219,900 located on the North Side 943 Gerace C
New I is& oveee e, e.e 1998 Lovy 3/2 H
over ara tfy ede. "elexs Are O, Moore Ha
Read To Go! Asking $82K Large Lot. 1
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Styled home sits on almost a 1/2 acre corner lot on 1 of Vacant land
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Y 'Ir. e I..1. Drive, $24,000
CBS 3/2 most appliances incl. .Bran,!.t,
;t, Moore Haven, $168,375 Moore Haven $l.7.90F
tome on 3 Lots, 414 Avenue Single Family Home. 669 Park Avenue,
aven. $224,900 Moore Haven $245,000
city Limits, Moore Haven, Singlewide Mobile Home, 400 Pine
from $93,000 to $87,000 crest, Moore Haven $55,000
1 Acre, Moore Haven, $52,900 Doublewide Mobile Home, 921 Yacht
rA iffMoore Club Way, Moore Haven $132,750
Moore Haven River Gardens lots start-
1/4 acre tract, Moore ing at $38,000 /
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ot for sale 956 Watson Way, "Coming Soon" RIVERS EDGE 1/3 acre
n $45,000 tracts, River view quiet community close
for sale, 954 Gerace Court, to lake call for details. Homes by Brian
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RESIDENTIAL New Construction 3BR/2BA MONTURA
2BR: 1BA w/ detached Sugarland Circle 3BR.2BA.1.25ac. $160,000;
24'-30' metal budlhng 2BR 2BA home. detached PIONEER
$162.000 garage w. guest suite on 2BR. 2BA M- 2 5 ac. $89.SH)
3BR, 1 1/2 BA and 12.80 ac. Call for details
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efI'hen:cy $131,000 2BAUnit22BR, 1BAUnit3 5 areas orneer $125.0.0
4BR. 3BA Del Monte 2BR. I BA $279,000 8 Monutra Lots Available
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3B 4rv150 Carp, Lar,
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CBS New Construction Only X6" 9 avail-
able. 3 bd/2 ba/1 garage Texas Ave.,
Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special Loan
Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $151,300 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
New Listing! 2bd/2ba home located in
Pioneer Plantation sits on 7.5 acres. It
has a front porch and the whole prop-
erty is completely fenced. Call Luan
for more information!
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.


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1) Home Improvement Business! Established
Home improvement business and convenience store
on 2.5 acres. Fullyeqipped and permittedafe readyto
be opened. Located near the Clubhouse in Montura
Randch. All furniture, fixtures, equipment and inventory
included. Beyour own boss!! Call forGlenn @677-1441
for more information. MLS# 200530488
2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home
Oversize Living Room with Cathedral Ceilings.
Large open kitchen and formal dining room.
Large rear deck with built in bbq and gazebo.
Must see at $124,900 MLS# 200540984
3) Reduced!! 4 bedroom/2 batover 2400 sq.ft-
mobile home in Moore Haen. Home was new in '04.
Split floor plan. Cathedral ceilings, large open kitdien
with island. Beautiful home reduced forquicksale. Must
see@$129,900 MIS#200521690
4) Reduce du .SIaa u vontura
Ranch. M S / ns.y n sale.
Mustsee@$70,00IMLS#200521640
5)'05 Homes of Merit 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home on
a man m -.. npgraIde.
newwhenthisone is only $134,900 MLS#200514068
6) Port Labelle Build able Lot ready for your new
home $59,900 MLS# 200512627
7) Land Ho!! Beautiful 10 acre parcel located on
Al Don Farming Rd. Just Y' mile off of Highway
80.Just a short ride from Labelle and Ft. Myers.
High and dry and waiting for your new home.
$299,900 MLS# 200533528
8) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer
Plantation. Great location-just 1 Block
south of Tampa on Hendry Isles Blvd.
Property will not last long at $74,900
MLS# 200614840


1) New Listing!! 8 Acres in Montura
Ranch buildable lots-4 @1.25 acres
and 3 I e, rrnt

200602389
2) Del Monte Ave 3 Bedroom/2 Bath
CB5S he or O.er .'realking
d rtanr VArhDLak
259,9ju0 MLS# 200520398
3) Montura Ranch Estates Large
Honle. Ic3:re-.
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Ha cAen ,t e ,I
not lall DiIl I I.MLLS
200528863
4) Pioneer Plantation 3 bedroom "
bath v Vtil nl n lTTIIl ier,
nice pr ei fl..jI lh .
Must M i
MLS# 200514439
5) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 wooded
acres on Riviera. Listed at $84,900
MLS# 200604536
6) Pior a rt 'aPI IPpriced
for quick sale. Partially cleared and
listed at $124,900 MLS# 200603592
7)Your Home Here!! Call the
Smith/Williams team!! Let us show
you how we can market your home to
over 6 million potential buyers a
month!!


At&".W Se Habla Espanol
Looking for the impossible? Opportunity
seldom knocks twice! 5 acres on US 27 on
the Palm Beach/ Hendry County line. Over
937 feet on US 27 for easy access priced
right for 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
kitchen. 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.
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


863-228-3255
11 Gr a CBS
Hom I. olI fjIdolfand
Marti i rf l V Back
Yard, Tiled Through-out.
Potential for 4th Bedroom.
$209,9K.
2) W.Ventura 2bd/1 ba. in Brand
New Condition Ready to Move in.
Hard wood Floors, 'New
Appliances, 8ft. Privacy Fence,
Big Back Yard. Don't Miss On This
Great Deal! $97K.
3) Reduced'w J'k Sale: 1.09
Acres. 2bdIlof If-I in MRE.
Walking DUV Irom Mary
Lou's Store. Price Reduced to
$60K.
4) New Listing! 3bd/2ba MH in
MRE on 1.25 Ac. Land is Cleared
With Beautiful Pines. Home is
Very Spacious With Great Floor
Plan. Place is Immaculate!
$108,5K.
5) Moore Haven Yacht Club
2bd/2ba MH w/ extra lot,
*Included in Purchase Price*
Partially furnished & Squeaky
Clean! 55 & older community.
Reduced to $129,900 for quick
sale.


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place located on a
Country Side Meado
Double-Wide 3 bedr
mobile home feature
master, bath, formal
family room, and it
yard with lots of tre
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pigs, gof o
in Mon ;
included ada
for living. Available for
Definitely Not Nice
Bd disaster! Fix It I
be livable. Anyway,
doublewide mobile
Manor for not much
value at $39.9K
Looking for peace,
this 4bd/2ba dbwi
located in MRE. Hon
living room and sep
with a fireplace. Gar
bedroom only $152
New Listing! 2bd/2
home walking dista
mentary schools a
Home has new carpet
new flooring. Local
Manor you can't pa
$79.9K!


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61-722-7347
Se Habla Espanol
UST SEE TODAY!
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found the perfect
a quiet .street in
ws, Moore Haven.
room 2 bathroom
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living room, and
even has a fenced
es.
or a contented cow,
Uft~tlf i acres
'MH is
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only $105,000.00
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ip and it may just
you can buy this
home in Seminole
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& quiet? Step into
de mobile home
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arate family room
den tub in master
K
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dance to local ele-
and high school.
et throughout and
ated in Seminole
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SamJ. Cathy S. Ashley Enrique Jerry W. Charles
Walker Garcia P. Wood r., Acosta Smith H. Kehm
863-677-1013 863-228-4798 863-228-1132 305506-5876 561-261-3444 3059682262
Se Hbla Espno7l : 7 SeHa~bla EpaEol 301-961-3442
Montura Tracts, I List, Show and Sell Very Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 Great starter home or invest- New Listing! 3BD/2BA 30 acres of pasture and woods in New Listing! Established
1.25AcreTracts. Call Forlnformation or bathroom home with large meni pre tura Nice Kept,Many Fruit Ladeca. $25,000.00 /acre. Rare commercial upholstery
Appointment! Florida room. This home Ran 4/2 Trees,New A/C, combination of seclusion in a natural business and property
Need a Building? We have a also has an efficiency and is split 0f1 be Horseshoe Ac. @ $145k setting! $250K
12,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel located very close to our local just W i W for. 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. $150K
Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $21 5K elementary schools. Give me Start your New Year offright Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba Call me for vacant land. Lots or New Listing! Beautiful
Tower Lakes! DBLWDE 3/2 1782 and call I would love to show with country living at its best. MH looks like a log acreage. building lot/investment
Sq.Ft. Liberty Home. On a Large this home to you. This home 1.25 ac., priced to sell at only cabin, on paved road, property in Port LaBelle
Fenced Corner Lot with is being offered at $89,900. appt, today!! tenant occupied,fenced, 2.5 acres in Montura, cleared and $55K
Lakefront. @ $94.9K $149,900. new septic @ $1 24,900 fenced $92K
Mobil, Adr D TlSs in I have the time to list, show 2.5 Acres in Montura going @ $85K New Listing! 1.25 Acre Lot
Montub l '4 LYWKfli s Cathy S. Garcia is a life- and sell your property. I 1.25 ac IMPROVED FREE located in Montura Ranch
long resident of Clewiston pledge to you the most cus- home with purchase of 2.5 Acres in Montura going @ $90K Estates going @ $45K
Pioneer Beautiful Cabin on 2.5 and tomer service any Realtor can land, single-wide MH 5 Acres in Pioneer going @ 179.9K
acres @ $249.9 newest member of our offer. Just ask my past cus- offered @ $68,900 As a new home owner and
10 Acres Al Don Farming Rd. @ team. tomers! (References avail- Bring the kids & dog! This is a full time resident of
$299K able) Call Today!!!! Pioneer Plantation!!!! big lot. 3bd/2ba brick home, Clewiston it will be my
SAcres on Highway 27 going 2.5 acres wow! @ pool & fenced $319,000.00 pleasure to assist you with
27Ac5Kres on HighwaySugar Realty is proud $89,900 New Development! Call me for your commercial and resi-
to announce our spon- sky valley lots. dential real estate needs.
Just Outside of Town! sorship of the 2006 New Listing! 2bd/1 ba With over 30 years of land,
Fleetwood Home on a beautiful a Y 2 Si of t ean on huge lots in Handy man's special! Bring your home & commercial prop-
hop with office listed a 24x30 Miss Sugar Pt agent Horseshoe Acres. Bring tools. Located in Moore Haven erty sales experience I am
$174.0K Call for an appointment all offers. Seller an As Is frame house going for looking forward to serving
today! Call for more Motivated $165K $65K the business and residen-
information! tial community.


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LAMPS (3) $10 for all.
(863)357-4831.



PATIO BAR- with 6 chairs,
pewter color wrought iron
frame, ceramic tile top, exc
cond. $500 (863)467-4253
PICNIC TABLE custom built,
seats 8, 2" lumber was $850
now $450 slight hurricane
damage (863)467-6875
PICNIC TABLE custom built,
seats 8, was $850 now
$450 slight hurricane dam-
age (863)467-6875
Ie 0 65 I0 I

ACTION SCOOTER, Heavy
Duty. Excellent condition.
$650. or best offer
(863)675-2596
LIFT CHAIR- Like new condi-
tion. $425. (863)467-4328
MOBILITY SCOOTER, Pride
Revo SE63, 3 WhI. Like new.
Used indoors only. Pd. $1995,
now, $800. (863)517-1708
RAMP "Moving On Mobility".
Aluminum, 5 Ft. w/cover. For
Hover-Round Wheel chair
$225 or best offer.
(863)675-2596
WHEEL CHAIR- Extra large, up
to 5001bs, asking $100
(239)657-2427 Angel
WHEEL CHAIR LIFT Hydraulic-
electric, for van or mini bus
$300 (863)357-1632 ask for,
Gene
WHEELCHAIRS, good shape
oversized, new, $250.
863-357-8788, leave phone
#. -
WHEELCHAIRS, regular adult
size $175. 863-357-8788,
leave phone #.


Complete Screen room, 30'x9'
$1000 (863)697-2434
CRUISE- 7 NIGHTS, EASTERN
CARIBBEAN. Brand new ship
sailing r/t from Ft. Lauderdale
November 2006- March
2007. From $499 (port taxes
included) with FREE BUS!
(800)741-1770, www.alla-
boardtravel.com.
FLEA MARKET ITEMS New
& used. Large inventory.
Bring lots of boxes. $350 for
all. (863)357-0037
MOBILE HOME DOOR 32x76
Left hand no window $40
(863)357-1657
PAINTING -Framed 28x40
Couch sized painting, Moun-
tain water, trees scene, Must
sell! $85 (863)824-0801
T-CLOTHES POLES- (2) heavy
duty, steel. excellent cond no'
rust, $40 (863)675-0550



ELECTRIC PIANO- Korg P80,
L'IKE NEW 3 sleal Ai $800
>r belst jnr v863)763-3229
IBANEZ AK85 GUITAR- like
new, $500 or best offer
'863)763.3229


ORGAN- Freedoml II with all
instruments and stool, exc
cond. $1500 or best offer
(863)467-4253


BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS
$50 each. Call Debbie
(863)983-7702
CANARY- red frosted female,
$80 (863)357-3639
CHIHUAHUA, Toy puppy,
Shots current, Health Cert.
$350. (863)675-3729 or
(863)675-2541
JACK RUSSELL PUPS- color-
ful, shots, wormed, $250
(239)340-8503
PIT BULLS, 2, Male, White,
Red Nose. Less than 1 year
old. $150 each or both for
$250. (863)673-2354
YOUNG DOVES- various col-
ors $15 each
(863) 675-6214 after 6 pm
LaBelle area.


PAINT BALL GUN- wit' 2
tanks, mask, Tipman 'tio
Lite, $80 (863)697-1443
PITCHING MACHINE- Louis-
ville Slugger, like new, $50
firm! (863)467-1574
RIFLE, 22 cal., Single shot
$100. (863)467-9892



High Power CD player, Pio-
neer, AM/FM, detachable
face, retail-$300 sell $200 in
box (863)357-0448


AIR COMPRESSOR- upright,
220 V. w/pressure regulator,
filter & long hoses, $200
(863)675-3357
BAND SAW- 1 hp, Sears,
stand, tilt head, 12", $140
(863)674-0467
BEN&H DRILL PRESS w/ bits,
10" table saw, 4" belt disc
sander, 6" grinder w/stand,
Bench band caw w' cabinel
36" woci latrie w, luos, 6"
joiner planer. ssoried
clamps, wood.chisels, rouler
and table, air compressor 4
dr tools cne;st on wheevi.
box of tools. & miIs( 31ji
rough cut. wood.
(863)674-5770 after 4pm
COLEMAN POWERMATE
GENERATOR 5-6,000 wian
surge, used 1 week, $500
(863)692-2229
GENERATOR- new, $375 firm,
()72)201-8932


PACHINKO MACHINE- me-
cranical vertical J3apnese
pinball, good cond $70 or'
be;tjoer (8635 .7406b


DAEWOO VCR- like new $25
or best offer (863)467-0670


WANTED: FL ART
A.E. Backus, J. Hutchinson
H. Newton, G. Buckner, E.
Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair,
R A. McClendon, S. Newton,
BIG $$ (772)562-5567


READING A
NEWSPAPER...
makes you a more inftoned
and ifefesting peron. Mo
wander newspaper readers
are more suceusfull


Agriculture I



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



HORSE- 5yr old, Gelding,
Palomino, Rides good. $800
or best offer. (863)697-2412
Tennessee Walker/Appaloosa
Geldinl red ro n, gaiied.
15 2 nands, i5 yrs old,
$1100. (239)353-7517



Snapper mowers, 12hp, 42"
and 30" 11200 itr[h of will
I epIIle L aBJICe
1863517.-2077



LAWN CART- Pull bniNri iII-
tg. $50 e('.4ib9.325.7

LAWN EDGER- Briggs lr ral-
I nrl gaj eing n ie 1.-i
1954 629 3259
LAWN TRACTOR- Craftsman
#DLT3000, 18.5 hp; 42"
cut, elec stajr, auIo trans,
$1050 (863)599-0887
RIDING MOWER- Murray, 42"
cut, hydrostatic transmission
$600 (863)763-8548
TRACTOR restored Gilson.
11h/p; 4spd. New tires, tubes,
Danerv & sea Reibuiri eng
$350 (863)46-6696t


Okeechobee Livestock
MarketSales every
Mon. 12pm & every
Tues. 11am. 763-3127


PLATTS BLUFF, 3br Home,
washer/dryer, all utilities in-
:luded 1400 mo Is1. Last
& Sec req 863-357-4453


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Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos,'
Townhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection 1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




Belle Glade, Muti-Unit
CBS Apartments. 1 & 2 Bdrm.
CI1 Thompron-Broker
I. t6)99 -5294



CLEWISTON, 4br, 2ba, 2 car
gar. Brand new on a large
lot. $326,900.
(786)326-3502
DUPLEX- 3/1 & 1/1, on 2
lots, new roof, Great income
property $160,000/neg.
(863)599-0611
MONTURA, 3br, 2ba, New
Home. 1+ ac. Owner financ-
ing. (863)675-6129
MOTIVATED SELLER. Lake
Port Mobile Home,.1.1
acres, detached garage, 2
sheds, Sunsetter awning,
wood deck, Ig alum car port,
on public water, near fish
eating creek. $139,900,
Call Frank (954)347-5604
NEWER HOME- 3/2 on 5
acres, between Labelle &
Clewiston, Partial fencing,
many extras, $249,000
(239)297-5864
PORT LaBELLE 3br, 2ba. 1
car garage. On Greenbelt. Nice
condition. For more info,
(863)675-3699/673-4828
PORT LaBelle: Unit 4, Modern
3/2 Newly renovated, Large
lot. $1400 mo. + sec. dep. &
ref.Call 863-673-5071.
REMODELED 2BR/2BA house,
$135,000 537 E. Ventura
Owner/Realtor (863)228-0221
or(863)805-0066

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MOORE HAVEN 33471
TOP LOCATION -
Will Divide
City block next to court-
house, government center,
high school, 500 feet on US
#27, Ideal for Bank, Fast
Food, Law, Medical, Retail,
Realtor, Insurance, etc.
Call owner- Pat


Looking for a place to
hang your hat? Look
no further than the
classified.



MONTURA, 1.25 acres,
$38,000 Carolyn Thomas
Realty Inc. (863)946-1957
OCALA/ ORLANDO, FLORIDA
AREA. $15,000 DISCOUNT.
1.7- 21 Acres from
$149,900. Rolling hills,
views, trails. Only 2 miles-
1-75. Discount ends 2/28.
Brok e r/ O w ner.
(352)330-0022.


Port LaBelle, 2 vacant bldg.
or investment lots- 80x125,
Moss Circle or Hob Court.
New homes on street, phone,
elec., water. Owner may con-
sider financing. Your choice
$39,900 (941)924-5120 or
mail rabj64@yahoo.com
Port LaBelle Off RT 80, Ranch
'area. Location: Aspen Blvd. &
March Ln. Block 68, Lot 73.
$71,500. (561)790-0053


Rentals



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









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Up To 10,000 SQ. FT.

Belle Glade Area





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WATERFRONT! 2 acres +/-
$159,900. Gorgeous
acreage, great views, pristine
shoreline & deep boatable
water! Near Bath NC. Enjoy
access to ICW, Sound, At-
lantic. Paved road, under-
ground utilities, well water,
septic approved. Excellent fi-
nancing. By appointment on-
ly. Call now (800)732-6601
x1497.

Waterfront Land Sale! Direct
Waterfront Parcels from only
$9,900! 2 acres dockable
with Log Cabin Pkg. from
$89,900! 4.5 acres dockable
Waterfront only $99,900! All
properties are new to the
market! Call toll-free
(866)770-5263 ext. 8.
Grab a bargain from your
neighbor's garage, attic,
basement or closet in
today's classified.


BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI-
NA. WINTER SEASON IS
HERE! MUST SEE THE
BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL
MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN
NC MOUNTAINS. Homes,
Cabins, Acreage & Invest-
ments. Cherokee Mountain
Realty GMAC Real Estate,
Murphy www.cherokee-
mountainrealty.com Call for
Free Brochure
(800)841-5868.
E Tennessee Lake Properties
Homes from $200,000 to
$1,000,000. Lakefront lots
from $100,000 Lakeview
lots from $35,000 Call Lake-
side Realty (423)626-5820
or visit www.lakesiderealty-
tn.com.
EAST TENNESSEE Mountain
Property. Only minutes from
Gatlinburg, TN. 7 acres &
Stream $39,900. 20 acres
Wooded $79,900. Opening
March 4th. (800)770-9311,
ext.321.
EASTERN TENNESSEE MOUN-
TAIN HOMESITES Gated
lakeside community. -1 to 5
acre wooded and lake view
sile. trom ihe $.40s Planned
amenities. Minutes from
Chattanooga. Call today
S866)292-5769 Gates of the
iver.
GEORGIA BLAIRSVILLE IN
THE NORTH GEORGIA
MOUNTAINS. Land, Homes,
Commercial & Investment.
Ev-ER. THliG WE TOUCH
TURUIS TO SOLD" Jane Baer
Realty, (706)745-2261,
(800)820-7829 www.jane-
baerrealv cornom. jane-
baera'.illel.rinet'
HORSE FARM LIQUIDATION.
'20 acres- $59,900 Lush
pastures, beautiful trout
stream, specijcular upside
lt setting, Ideal summer
nome silie Terms availl Call
now' (T8OO1909-5263
www uplaIleNlarid i com
Large Mtn. Land Bargains,
High Elevaion. Adjoins Pri-.
line State Foretl )0+ AC to
350 AC S weepir, Min
Views stlreimn www.Iive-
inwv .rnm
MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GA.
The Very Bcil or Riverlroni
La31erroril Acreage Tracil
building Pjrcel From I to
15 Ar.res Direil From Own.
Prs 1706127,6--773.
MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA
AAH (OOL Sr.IMMERS MILD
WINTERS Anoraile Homet
.x Mountain abins Land
CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE
(8,-1837.2288 E.XIT REAL.
TV MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP-
E R T I E S
www e.ilmurpny corn
NC AND VA Mountain Land
Available 4 ac. Alleghany
Co..- NC Stone Mtn. State
Pk. Area A-Frame. Apt. &
Garage Lake Guest House
-3 goll i.our, nearby Juii
*249 900 0il-. Call Sujan
1 3617a9-292. 49 a: -
Surrv (,, Normn Cadrulii
Boriom Land 4,000 II on
Fishe River Beaulilul wood
land & home sie Private lo-
cation- Springs & Branches -
$225,000;00 -Call Bracky
(336)789-2926 86 ac -
.-wgap Surry Co lorthh
.arolina Beaulilu remod-
ele'd house all fenced -
stream old cabin timber -
private Oulbuildidnas -
$499,001 00 Terms
available Call Susan
(336)789-2926. 70+/- ac. -
eulah Community Surry
Co. North Carolina All
cleared, grassed & fenced -
panoramic view of surround-
ing mtns. pond fabulous
views $6,250.00 per ac. -
call Bracky (336)789-2926.
215+/- ac. Carroll Co., Vir-
ginia Hwy. 52 just north of
Mt. Airy, North Carolina -
Brick home needs updating
county water long hwy.
frontage possibly commer-
cial $1,300,000.00. Owner
financing Call Mark
(336)789-2926.
NC MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres
on mountain top in gated
community, view, trees, wa-
terfall & large public lake
nearby, paved private ac-
cess, $1.19,500 owner
www.NC77.com.
NEW TO MARKET! DEEP WA-
TER LOTS Beautifully situat-
ed on 50 acres with 2,800
feet of magnificent frontage
on Battery Creek in Beaufort,
SC. Offering deep waterfront
dockable, tidal creek and pri-
vacy wooded lots starting
from $59,900 Call
(877)929-2837.
North Carolina Gated Lake-
front Community 1.5 acres.
plus, 90 miles of shoreline.
Never before offered with
20% pre-development dis-
counts, 90% financing. Call
(800)709-5253.
TENNESSEE LAKEFRONT RE-
TREATS Newly released
lakefront, wooded and
mountain view sites. 5 to 50
estate acres from the
$39,990 90 minutes to
Nashville. Don't miss the
sunsets over.the lake! Call
(866)339-4966. Eagles
Ridge.


HANDYMAN SPECIAL
~ Deep Waterfront -
Great Investment
239-823-2587


Mobile Homes !



Mobile Home Lots 2005
Mobile Home Parts 2010
Mobile Homes Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020




Mas de 40 trailas san-
clas in envertario. Listas
para ser senladas en su
propidad. Bajo encunche
y bala pago de Mensu-
aledad. Llamme para
mas information.
(863)234-9804.
MOBILE HOME- 75. br Fully
Furnrc ned I.15(10 or Dest 01-
ier. 1863 7675-189i
MOBILE HOME & LAtID 93
HomeP; i1 Meril 2BR 2BA
w dererie daragled
on .3 atre 63.983-6002
OKEE.. 35 Tara, Fi rm Shea 2
eidie 25"' TV, Cnetl Freezer
Complex lyv f urrn i ed
1u 001)iL 18631467.5472


Recreation



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



ALUM BOAT W,'TRLR- 12In
95 rip Johnson molor, $600.,
l8631i763-3451
ALUM WOLVERINE '57- 35hp
Mere, elec start, steering
wheel, full windshield $1650
(863)214-1286
BASS BOAT- 16', 1 Owner,
Evirlrude 11t.rip Trolling mno-
o r, uein hinder 1.r3000
(863)824-0197 '
BASS BOAT- 16'9" Challenger,
140 Evinrude, w/trlr, trolling
mtr, too much to list $2500
firm (863)467-4646
CAROLINA SKIFF 16'- '97
Evinrude, 30HP, w/stainless
prop, trolling mtr, fish finder,
trlr, $2250 (863)612-9200
DECK BOAT- '93 Sea Nymph,
19' w/120 hp Evinrude, trail-
er, ould cund $5000 firm
1863)634 t.OOI
FORCE 0B 85- 125hp, LOW-
ER UNIT, 20", $250
(863)467-5736
JON BOAT 12ft, V bottom, w/
trailer $300 (863)763-8415
KAYAK- sit inside, 17' Pursuit
Rotomolded Sea-kayak-,
good condition $600
(863)357-7406
Mercury Outboard 1984
7.5hp, used very little, tank
and hoses included, $385
(863)946-3269
RINKER '83, 16'- Wilma dam-
aged, 90hp Merc, controls,
trir, as is $450
'(863)946-1728

Don't Miss

This One
SEA NYMPH 17', Aluminum,
Trolling motor, 40 hp mercury,
trim & tilt. D/F & TrIr. $1850
863-634-5609/35'7-4837
Sports Boat, 10'5", Mercury
WaterMouth & trailer,
$2,500. (863)612-0159
STARTER- $75
(863)467-5736
WANTED BOAT TRAILER for
20ft Pontoon (863)467-8567


FIFTH WHEEL- 30', w/screen
room, in Lake Port, $3500,
lot rent $140 (863)465-5944
HUNTER or FISHERMAN'S
dream, travel trailer w/Florida
room, you move $2500 neg.
(863)467-6604
POP-UP CAMPER 2001 Star-
craft, 10ft, nicely equipped,
perfect cond. $3000
(863)467-1077
SUNLINE T2653 '95, 27 Ft.,
Deluxe front kitch., full ba, rear
bdrm., sofa, hitch, load leveler.
$7900 neg. (772)291-3206


Carriage Fifth Wheel, '93, 40',
new awning, carpet, micro-
wave, fridge, w/d, walk
around queen bed, all oak
wood, lots of storage, $6000
or best offer (561)845-7934


POLARIS 750 WAVE RUNNER
'94- asking $600 no trailer
(863)674-0467


BOAT MOTOR, Johnson, 15
hp., Electric Start. $550.
Firm. (863)674-1065
When you want some-
thing sold. advertise in
the classifieds.



AIR BOAT BOTTOM COATING
Steeitle, 2000 SUPER
SLICK Epoxy coating, 1 gal-
lon $90 (863)467-6696


HONDA SHADOW VT 750- 05
Silver, Brand new. 243 mi.
Accessories included
$7800. (863j)675-3469
HONDA VALKYRIE 2001 V6
14k miles, greal condo Lake
Pori, $8.000 (i'061338-0653-
MOTORCYCLE HELMETS- 3
2-Snoitys, i-Full ace $70
Will separate
(8631763-7854
VULCAN 750, '03 4,202 mi.
wirndstield & saddleaqgs.
$4000. 863|673-4314 anter
5pm
VULCAN 750, 03 4 202 mi.,
windsnielo & sa allebags;,
$4000 18631673-4314 arier
5pm



ATV 110CC NEW 2006-
4istroPe en]j w'rev, elec
slart lights w'warr, manri
colors vail, (csn 0o credit
Oi SALE $1399 Labile
18631674-1-944 or Naples
1239C293-6670
ATV 150CC new 2006- 4
stro'.e eig w/rev, elect Siarl.
lights, w/warr, many colors
avail, cash or credll ON
SALE, $1599, LaBelle
(8631674-1944 or Naples
(239)293-6670
ATV 250CC New 2005- 4
* sroke eng, w/rev, elect slr.,
lights, cargo racks front &
rear, w/warr, many colors
avail, casr or credit ON
SALE 12299 Labelle
1863i674-1944 or Naples
(239)293-6670
ATV 90CC New '06- 4 stroke,
engine, remote till Swiich,
elec start, many colors avail
w/warr, cash or credit, ON
SALE $1199, LaBelle
863.31674-1944 or Naples
12391293-6670
ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand
new, 10 hp, fits.John Deere
Gator or Kawasaki Mule. Never
ran. $900. (863)692-2229.
HONDA RECON- '02, Low
hours, Senior ridden, Electric
shift $2400. (863)675-0349
LeBelle area
POLARIS PREDATOR '03
500cc, has motor work,
$4000 (561)798-3674


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 EL DORALDO- '97,
Northstar White Diamond
Looks & runs good $4400
Call for detail 772-343-0012
CAMARO Z28 80- auto, all
original, nice restoration pro-
ject, $2000 neg.
(863)634-6601 Ive msg.
DODGE INTREPID -'93, 69k,
Runs good. Good shape
$2500 (863)467-1046
FORD ESCORT LX 1995 4dr
sedan, cold air, pwr steering
& brakes, 56k miles, excel.
condo. $2500 (863)635-1139
FORD TAURUS SHO '96- V8,
black, 2dr, tan interior, runs
good $4250 (561)358-2628
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1997-
Runs and looks good, $1800
neg.(863)801-9441
JEEP 2004, 4x4, 6 cyl., 9,800
miles. Willys Military Edition.
Limited Edition. $14,400.
Call (863)675-3278
LINCOLN TOWN CAR, '91,
Cartier, silver, 126k miles,
sun roof, well kept, $800.
needs trans work drive able
(863)467-6060
MERCURY SABLE WAGON, in
Montura, engine needs work,
$900 neg. (863)805-8786
MUSTANG '02- V6, auto, PW,
PL, white w/tan inter. 39K
mi, exc cond., $9200
(302)245-0401 Dover
PONTIAC FIERO, '88, good
tires, 4 cyl., 5spd., good on
gas, $1500. (863)467-0030


SATURN 1991- Stick shift
$1200 (863)675-2388
around 6 p.m.


CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES

Modular/Models. From $79,900 & up,
3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use
your land as down payment. Financing
available. 863-673-6417 or 561-753-8355


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on 102' rlr w 4 iwh lire, 6
lug wbraeji- very ylod
Conld 500 St151167 ib-7416
CAR DOLLY, e. el worLd $i50
i861')-16-23i .3 or
('281 340-5296 Moore
Haven
TREE RACK- 8'- for flat bed
trailer $150 (863)697-2724
UTILITY TRAILER, 19', HD,
dual ade '1 yr old. hold'i. 1
car a. 2 mni)lorblkes t$1750
(561)909- 7 367


FORD AEROSTAR 1989, Red,
V6, Auto., A/C Lo0oS &
Runs good. ,2500 or e.:ps
offer. (772)291-3206


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Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
TO: Bibiana &Salva Gonzalez
212S. Lopez Street
Clewiston, FL 33440
You are hereby notified that the property
stored by you with S & E Properties,
Inc. Self Storage of Clewiston, 600
Block of East Obispo Avenue, Clewis-
ton, Florida believed to be household
and miscellaneous will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash at 600 Block of
East Obispo Avenue, Clewiston on
February 25, 2006. At the hour of
r nnnur tn .stisfy rental in the

We reserve the right to refuse any and all
bids.
114504 CGS 2/16,23/06
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Barron Water Control District Board
of Supervisors will meet at 10:00 am
on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the
office of the District, 3293 Dellwood
Terrace, Port LaBelle, Florida.
rt oP I I:I I I Ir i: T :.lilr,, I ,, I ,I. au..I
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Mark Colbert, Chairman
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runs out well, $10,500
(863)467-0423 Quinn



FORD EXPLORER '93- V6, AT
limited edition w/leather. all
power, good paint, 104K,
$2500 neg (561)248-8100


GOLF CART- 94 Easy Go, top
2 seats, elec, no charger,
$950 neg (863)675-1472


DRAW TITE HITCH w/Receiver
& 2" ball. Fits '91-'94 Ford
Explorers. Pd. $150, Now
$75. (863)517-1708
POS TRAC UNIT- 8.5 w/gears,
342 & 373, $250 or best of-
fer (863)467-8856
TRANSMISSION- 4L60E,
$300 or best offer
(863)467-8856


CHEVYW 10'86 -ext. cab, runs
but needs a motor $300
(863)634-7394
CHEVY SILVERADO 19A6. V8
Diesel no a: $1 300
(863)357-7214 after 5pm
FORD F250 '00- Club cab,
$14,000 .(863)763-8415 ,
LEER TOPPER- For 8' Chevy
bed. Like new. $875.
(239)872-7793
NERF BARS- Blad,, Excellent
coondilOn $200. Call
.(850)251-8817
TOYOTA PU 87- musI see.
verr/ 10w liTes
(863)163-6097
TRUCK CAP- 8i, sliding wn.
dW ll jii jrounfd, 300
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL
DISTRICT
You are hereby notified that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
Jri .,,l r11 C r h l N ei e W rl ic-lay Febru-
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NOTICE OF SALE
TO: Mada Llorea
215 Avonida Del Centro
Clewiston, FL 33440
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114498CGS2/16,23/06
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Area Housing Commission of Cle-
wiston, LaBelle and Hendry County will
hold the Regular Monthly Meeting on
Thursday February 16 2006 at 5.00
EM. at The Greentree South Commu-
nity Center at LaBelle, Florida, Hendry
County.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct
the general business and consider any
other matter that may be brought be-
fore the Housing Commission. Any
person or persons wishing to appeal
any decision made at such meeting
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A
GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
vs. CASE NO. 05-992-CA
CARLOS M. CRUZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF CARLOS M. CRUZ; JAC-
QUELINE CRUZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JACQUELINE CRUZ; IF
LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF
REMARRIED, AND IFDECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UN-
KNOWN TENANT #2,
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a
Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo-
sure entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of Hendry
County, Florida, I will sell the property
situat in Hendry County, Florida, de-
scribed as:
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44
SOUTH RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY
COUNTY FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO AN
EASEMENT FOR AN ACCESS ROAD
-OVER THE WEST 30 FEET THEREOF
ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NO. 2799,
MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
To include a:
1998 MERI HS;
VIN#FLHMLCB118517742A;
TITLE #74071354
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TITLE #74071355
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625 NORTH JINETE STREET
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA 33440
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HENRY 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-
dividually as the sole beneficiary of the
Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA, de-
ceased, 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 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
quieted
defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
To Defendants JOYCE A. JAUHOLA, as
petitioner of the Estate of MILTON C.
JAUHOL and individually as the sole
beneficiary of the Estate of MILTON C.
JAUHOLA, deceased, and MUSSETTE
L. JAUHOLA, her devises, heirs,
grantees, creditors and other parties
claiming by, through, under or against
her and all unknown natural persons, it
living, or if dead, their unknown spous-
es, heirs, 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, title 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 tille on the following real property
In Hendry County, Florida:
Lot 16 and 17, Block 2329, Port LaBelle
Unit 9, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3,
Page(s) 159, Public Records of Hend-
ry County, Florida. Less and except
Gas, Oil, and Mineral rights not owned
by prior owner. Subject to existing
easements and right of ways of
record.
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to it on Alison C.
Hussey, Pavese Law.Firm, Attorneys
for Plaintiff, whose address is Post Of-
fice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975,
on or before March 6, 2006, and file
the original with the Clerk of this Court
either before service on the plaintiffs
attorney or immediately thereafter; oth-
erwise a Default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
Dated on.this the 30th day of January,
2006.
BARBARA BUTLER
Clerk of Circuit Court
/S/S.Hammond
Deputy Clerk
112455 CGS 2/2,9,16,23/06
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Hendry County Hospital Authority Fei-
nancial Committee will conduct their
monthly business meeting on Thurs-
day, February 23,2006 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Conference Room at Hendry Re-
gional Medical Center, 524 West
Sagamore Avenue.
114799 CGS 2/16/06
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that Fergu-
son Towing will sel at public Auction,
free from all prior liens, the following
vehiclesithat remaining unclaimed in
storage with charges unpaid, pursuant
to Florida Statutes 713.78, to the high-
est bidder at 12065 Lakeshore Drive,
Canal Point, FL 33438 on February 20,
2006 at9:00 A.M.
1998 4-door(WHI) Chevrolet
Vin#1G1JF52T7W7110298
114729 CGS 2/16/06
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of the Housing
Authority of the City of Belie Glade an-
nounce that their regular monthly
meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. on
February 21, 2006 at the Administra-
tion Office in Osceola Center, 1204
NW Avenue L Terrace, Belle Glade, FL.
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CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Bid No. 2006-1
Furnish and Install two pumps, #1 & #2 on Hunting Club Avenue
Sealed bids for the manufacture and installation 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. Mentora Ranch Estates Clewiston, Florida
Until 1000 am local rime 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 Cotrct 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 Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bdders and
any Addenda, f 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 25,000 gpm each as specified in the de-
tailed drawings and specifications prepared by Rock Aboujaoude, PE. A pre-bid
meettng shall be held on February 9,2006 at the Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Con-
strtEon drawings and specifications may be obtained from Rock Abougaoude,
PE. (contact person) at 180 N. Bridge Stmret, LaBelle, FL 33935 or from CCWC
office at 475 Cabbage Palm fSreet. Rock's tleprhone is (863) 612-0011.
CCWCD phone no. is (863) 983-5795. .
Each bid must be submiaed, 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 than frve percent (5%) of the bid amount. All siubcontractors shall
be declared on the prearibed Subcontractors Declaration Form.
All bids shall be opened and read aloud on February 20.2006. at 10:00 am in the
Club House located on 255 N. Hacienda Avenue Clewston, Florida. All bidders
are welcome to attend. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the nec-

The Bid may be withdrawn prior to the date and time of bid pening. Bds shall -
main open and subject to acceptance for a period of thirty (30) calendar days af-
ter the date of bid opening but the District at Its sole discretion may release and
Bid and Bid security. No bidder may withdraw his Bid for a perid of thirty (30)
calendar days after the date .of Bid opening. In order to perform public work, the
successful Bidder shall have all licenses anod permits required by Federal, State,
and local statdutes, regulations and ordinances.
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 Disttict to evaluate the bidder's qualifications.
The District reserves the right to reject any or all Bid(s) nat conforming with the in-
tent aind purpose of the Contract Documents, and may postpone the award of the
: Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond thirty (30)
calendar days from the bid opening date.
DATED this 26 day of January, 2006.
ATTEST: Central District Water Control District
By: Carolyn Hester
112027 CGS 2/2,9,16/06


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INTHE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 06-03 CP
IN RE: The Estate of;
ROBERT B.TILLITT, Deceased.
NOTICETO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered
in the estate of Robert B. Tilit, deceased, File Number 06-03 CP, by the Circuit
Court for Hendry County, Rorida, Probate Division, the address of which is RO.
Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975; that the decedents 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 thoseto whom it has been assigned by such orderare:
Name Address
Barbara T. Phillips' 6830 Darlington CL, Cumming, GA 30040
Donna Mane Smith 3494 Navigator Point, Knoxville, TN 37922
Albert Hill Smith 3494 NavigatorPoint, Knovillte, TN 37922
Robert Bruce Tililt 1470 Goshawk Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Patricia T. Wright 18 Wright Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Scott W. Tilitt 725 ChartersStreot,Bridgeville, PA 15017
JeanT.Rosille 10095 Hounsdale Drive,Pickerington, OH 43147
Gretchen M.Tillitt 1844 West North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Anne Williams Tillitt 3670 Rivendell Lane, Cumming, GA 30083
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARENOTIFIEDTHAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full
payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims
with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOTSO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
B A RR E D .
The date offirst publication ofthis Notice is February 9,2006.
Person GMng Notice:
Barbara T. Phillips
Atforney for Person Giving Notice:
Alieon C. Hussey
orddaBarNo.0116165
PAVESE LAW FIRM
RO. Drawer 2280
481 South Main Street
LaBelle, FL 33975
Telephone No.: (863).675-5800
Fax:(863)675-4998
113529 CGS2/9,16/06

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Draft Air Permit No. PSD-FL-333B
Project No. 0510003-030-AC
U.S. Sugar Corporation Cloewiston Sugar Mill and Refinery
Hendry County, Rorida
Applicant The applicant for this project is the U.S. Sugar Corporation. The appli-
cants authorized representative and mailing address is: Mr. William A. Ratola,
Vice President of Sugar Processing Operations; U.S. Sugar Corporation Clewis-
ton Sugar Mill and Refinery; 111 Ponce DeLeon Avenue; Clewiston, Florida
33440.
Facility Location: U.S. Sugar Corporation operates an existing sugar mill and refin-
ery, which is located in Hendry County at 111 Ponce DeLeon Avenue in Clewis-
ton, FRodda.
Project The applicant proposed the following revisions to Permit No. PSD-FL-333
for newly constructed Boiler No. 8: add the primary requirements of NESHAP
Subpart DDDDD; include the "alternate pH monitoring procedure" (i.e., no pH
monitoring) as athorized by EPA Region 4 in a letter dated September 4,'2005;
revise the original particulate matter BACT standard from 0.026 Ib/MMBtu to
0.25 Ibh/MMBt (final NESHAP standard) an requested by the applicant, replace
the Hnon-BACT" CO limit (0.38 Ib/MMBto based on a 12-month rolling average)
with the final NESHIAP CO standard (400 ppmvd based on a 30-day rolling aver-
age); allow tIe firing of wood chips as supplemental sd alternate tuel; and al-
low the firing of bagasse and wood chips used to remeodiate spills or leaos of on-
specification used oils in any ofthe bosyilers. Details of the project are provided In
the In the application and the Department's Technical Evaluation and Preliminary
Determination'.
Permttng Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review
Chapters 62-4, 62-210, and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.
The proposed project is not exempt from air permting requirements and an air
permit is required to perform the proposed work. The Bureau of Air Regulation is
the Permitting Anthority responsible for making a permit determination for this
project. The Peormiting Authority's physical address is: 111 South Magnolia Drive;
Suite #4, Tallahassee, Florida. Te Permitting Authority's mailing address is:
2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Per-
mitting Authority's telephone number is 850/488-0114.
Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the nor-
mal business hours of 8:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except le-
gal holidays), at address indicated above for the Permitting Authory. The
complete project file includes the Draft Permit, the Technical Evaluation and Pre-
liminary Determination, the application, and the information submitted by the ap-
plicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested
persons may contact-the Permitting Authority's project review engineer for addi-
tional Information at the address or phone number listed above.
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The' Permitting Authority gives notice of its in-
tent to issue an air permit to the applicant for the project described above. The ap-
plicant has provided reasonauir assurance that operation of proposed equipment
will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appro-
. priate provisions uf Chapters 62-4, 62-204; 62-210, 62-212, 62-296, and
with the conditions of the proposed Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an ad-
ministrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, ES. or unless
public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a different deci-
sion or a significant change of terms or cdndtiiOns.
CcPnetlns : i re i n Ti. .wheu.tr n.irl, .i nii .. in alnttl i i y :. TIITheII. p joi.eidn. up I
ti nrl cisJil"-l mal yrTn Iionl fr, l fJ i l In:nurl ti vel'l h s gl : in : ilc t uI ljtvllle:.c-
,l.ll'll Irli Init fJl.lii I: l.liili I IInTiTII'l: ITmIj I i. .llii i.:i n l l. i i' r IrPl-n.lll]
Auis 1.Irv al irn; i2.i:. 'Ir. pt R'. i .iioln r t tI. n.tI. Inplo ma io [er fi ei
JlllirJIr h)l' yl"t.nl l hirl:r 1 il' II : l-.ll-i 'IiITITII: 111. .II we1 I .lj 'l i .llllll'iln
Petitions: A personF whose substantial interest are affected by the proposed permit-
ting decision may petion for an admin stativa, headng in accordance witi.Sec-

below and must be filed with (received by) the Departments Agency Clerk in the
Office of General Counsel of the Dpartment of Environmental protection at 3900
Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.
Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under

for notice of agency action may ie a penuon wiinm loureen f14) days 1e rcccifp
of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy
of the petitio to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of iling.
The failure of ay person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shal
constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an adminIstrative determina-
tion (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 1 *'u V; ** ,,: ,,u ,0mr i, ir',;
proceeding and participate as a party to it. A *,,t i',urdi ,,.rrwO,,1101 MIii l,.
only at the approval of the presiding officer upon me dirng oe among in compli-
ance with Rule 28-106.205, FA.C. .*
A petion that disputes the material fact s on which the Permitting Authority's action
is based must contain the following inforheton: (a) Tie name and addtires of
each agency affected od and each agency's file or identification number, if known;
(b The name addressand teleph t petion e number of the petitioner the nameaddress
and telephone number of the petitioneri's representative if any; which shall bethe
address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an expla-
nation of how the petitioner's substantial rights will be affected by the agency de-
termination; (c) A statement of how and when the petitioner received n000o of the
agency action or proposed action; (d) A statement of all disputed Issues of mate-
rial fact If there are none, the petition must so state; (e A concise statement of
the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends war-
rant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; ( A statement of
the specc rues orstats the petitioner conte t o ndtoi s require reversal or modifica-
tion of the agency's'proposed action; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by
the petitioner, stating precisely the action the peitioner wishes the agency to take
with respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the
material facts upon which the Permitting Authority's acton Is based shall state
that no such facts are In disputeoand otherwlsv shali contain the same information
as sat forth above, as required by Rule 2-106.301, EA.C.
Because the administrative hanIeaing process is designed to formulate final agency
action, the tiling of a petition means that the Permitting Authority's final action
may be different from the Iositon taken by it In this Public Notice of Intent to Is-
sue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such
final decision of the Permitting Authority on thrtoe application have the right to peti-
Ptio to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance wth the requirements set
forthabove. '
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT
Rorida Department of Environmental Protection
Draft Air Permit No. PSD-FL-333B
Project No. 0510003-030-AC
U.S. Sugar Corporation Clewiston Sugar Mill and Refinery
Hendry County, Rorida
Applicant: The applicant for this project is the U.S. Sugar Corporation. The appli-
cants authorized representative and mailing address Is: Mr. William A. Raiola,
Vice President of Sugar Processing Operations; U.S. Sugar Corporation Clewis-
ton Sugar Mill and efinery; 111 Ponce DeLeon Avenue; Clewiston, Florida
33440.
Facility Location: U.S. Sugar Corporation operates an existing sugar mill and refin-
ery, which is located in Hendry County at 111 Ponce DeLeon Avenue in Clewis-
Ston, Rorida.
Project: The applicant proposed the following revisions to Permit No. PSD-FL-333
for newly constructed Boiler No. 8: add the primary requirements of NESHAP
Subpart DDDDD; include the 'alternate pH monitoring procedure' (i.e., no pH
monitoring) as authozed by EPA Region 4 In a letter dated September 4, 2005;
revise the original particulate matter BACT standard from 0.026 lb/MMBtu to
0.025 Ib/MMBtu (final NESHAP standard) as requested by the applicant; replace
the 'non-BACT" CO limit (0.308 b/MMBtu based on a 12-month rolling average)
with the final NESHAP CO standard (400 ppmvd based on a 30-day rolling aver-
age); allow the firing of wood chips as a supplemental and altemate fuel; and at-
low the firing of bagasse and wood chips used to remedlate spils or leaks of on-
specification used oils in any of the boiler. Details of the project are provided in
the In the application and the Departments *Technical Evaluatson and Preliminary
Determination'.
Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Rorida Statutes (F.S.) and
Chapters 62-4, 62-210, and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C..
The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and an air
permit is required to perform the proposed'work. The Bureau of Air Regulation Is
the Permittig Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this
project. The Permitting Athority'sphysical address is: 111 South Magnolia Drive,
Suite #4,Tallahassee, Florida. The Permitting Athority's mailing address is:
2600 0Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Per-
miing Authority's telephonenumber is 850/488-0114.
Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspecion during the nor-
mat business hours of 8:00 a~m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except le-
gal holidays), at address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The
complete project file Includes the Draft Permit, the Technical Evaluation and Pre-
liminary Determintion, the application, and the information submitted by the ap-
plicant, exclusive of confldenal records under Section 403.111, FS. Interested
persons may contact the Permitting Authority's project review engineer for addi-
tional information at the address or phone number listed above
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit The Permitting Authority gives notice of its in-
tent to issue an ar permit to the applicant for the project described above. The ap-
plicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation of proposed equipment
will not adversely Impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appro-
priate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, .62-296, and
62-297, EA.C. The Permitting Authorty will Issue a Rnal Permit in accordance
withhe conditions of the proposed Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an ad-
ministrative hearing is tiled under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, ES. or unless
public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a different deci-
sion or a significant change of terms or condions.
Comments: The Permiting Authority will accept written comments concerning the
proposed Draft Permit for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publica-
tion of this Public Notice. Written comments must be provided to the Permitting
Authority at the above address. Any written comments filed will be made
available for public Inspection. If written comments received result in a significant
change to the Draft Permit, the Permitting Authority shall revise the Draft Permit
and require, f applicable another Public Notice.
Petltiant: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permit-
Uting declson may pettiun for an administrative hearing in accordance wit Sec-
tions 120.569 and 120.57 F.S. The petition must contain the Information set forth
below and must be tiled with (received by) the Departments Agency Clerk In the
Office of General Counsel of the Departroent of Environmental Protection at 3900
Commonwealth Boulevard, Mall Station #35, Tallahassee, Rorida 32399-3000.
Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under
Section 120.60(3), ES. dust be tiled within fourteen (14) days of publication of
this Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first Under
Section 120.60(3), ES., however, any person who asked the. Permthng Authority
for notice of agency action may.file a petition within fourteen (14) days of receipt
of that noce, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mal a copy
of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of ailing.
The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall
constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an dministrative determina-
tion (hearing) under Sections 120569 nd d 120.57, EfS. or to intervene In this
proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention will be
only at the approval of the presidisng officer upon the tiling of a motion in compli-
ance with Rue 28-106.205, FA.C. ,
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permtng Anthority's action
is based must contatein the following information: (a) The name atndi address of
each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known;
(b) The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner; the name address
and telephone number of the petitioners representative, if any, which shall be the
address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and san epla-
nation of how the petitioners substantial rights will be affected by the agency de-
termination (c) statement of how and when the petitioner received notice of the
agency aoton or proposed action; (d A statement of all disputed issues of mate-
rial fact If there are none, the petition must so state; (er A concise statement of
the ultimate facts alleged, Including the specific facts the petitioner contends war-
rant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (f) A statement of
the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modifica-
tion of the agency's proposed anton; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by
the petitioner, statingprecisely the acntio t tinoner wishes the agency to take
with respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that.does nt dispute the
material facts upon which the Permitting Aothonty's action is based shall state.
that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information
as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, EA.C.
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otll'ei' leln iJ o, Irp e Peimnning Auprli r.rc an'a rle apsind c a ltlab rljve Ul, : att e i'oil g.
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LAKELAND, Fla. The U.S.
Department of Agriculture
(USDA) released its fourth crop
forecast for the 2005-2006 sea-
son, Feb. 9, which indicates no
change from its Jan. 12 crop
estimate. The USDA expects
the state's orange crop to pro-
duce 158 million boxes during
the 2005-06 season.
Grapefruit estimates remain
unchanged at 16 million boxes.
For specialty fruit, the USDA
predicts 800,000 boxes of Tem-
ples; 1.2 million boxes of tan-
gelos; and 5.2 million boxes of
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lion boxes of early varieties and
2.4 million boxes of Honeys.
The yield for frozen concen-
trate orange juice (FCOJ) was
increased from 1.55 to 1.58 gal-
lons per 90-pound box.
The Florida citrus industry
has a $9.1 billion economic
impact to the state, employs
nearly 90,000 people and cov-
ers more than 650,000 acres in
the state. Florida Citrus Mutual,
founded in 1948, is the state's
largest citrus grower's organi-
zation with nearly 11,000 grow-
er members.


Bronson lauds USDA



for cankeer funding


TALLAHASSEE Florida
Agriculture and Consumer Ser-
vices Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson last week applauded
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Secretary Mike Johanns and
the Bush Administration's deci-
sion to make an additional
$100 million available to com-
pensate Florida citrus growers
who have lost trees to citrus
canker.
The funds come oh top of
$200 million that USDA made
available in December to com-
pensate growers for losses
from the bacterial disease that
afflicts citrus.
"I want to express my grati-
tude to Secretary Johanns for
responding to the needs of our
growers who have been hit
hard by this devastating dis-
ease," Mr. Bronson said. "Since
USDA announced in January
that eradication of canker was
no longer possible, Florida cit-
rus growers are understand-
ably anxious to know the pro-
cedures they will have to
implement to sustain citrus
production. While I know there
are more questions than
answers right now, I have given
Secretary Johanns my personal
Commitment to make all


"I want to express my

gratitude to Secretary

Johanns for respond-

ing to the needs of our

growers who have
been hit hard by this

devastating disease."
Charles H. Bronson,
Florida Agriculture
and Consumer Services
Commissioner


resources of the Department
available to USDA so that this
information can be provided to
our growers as quickly as pos-
sible. I am sure that the Secre-
tary's announcement will pro-
vide many in our citrus
community with some much
needed relief arid
reassurance."
Mr. Bronson reiterated his
commitment to homeowners
who have lost citrus trees to
canker, saying he will seek
funding from the Florida Legis-
lature this spring to reimburse
homeowners whose trees have
been destroyed.


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