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Tos' on-ma rs-ligshow Paes 1 GLADES Ll F7 -lUP r Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, February 23, 2006 Volume 79, Number 36 At a Glance Hurricane Wilma relief help Possible Help is still avail- able from our local Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Work- force (CREW) but you must register again! Green-shirted volunteers from the Christian Reformed World Relief Com- mittee (CRWRC) will be doing a door-to-door Hurricane Wilma damage assessment around Clewiston, Hendry, and Glades County. They will be assisted by yellow-shirted vol- unteers from Project Hope. Also, we will have walk in regis- tration centers open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Harlem Civic Center and Montura Ranch Clubhouse Saturday, Feb. 25 and at First United Methodist Church of Clewiston and First United Methodist Church of Moore Haven from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 4. For questions, call CREW at (863) 983-4216 or e-mail CREWhead- quarters@aol.com. 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. Glades County Historical Society The Glades County Historical Society will meet March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Westergaard House, 270 Avenue L, Moore Haven. The agenda for this important meeting will cover our Chalo Nitka booth, Sugar Cane Festi- val, election of officers, and the barbeque on March 18. Please attend. We welcome your sug- gestions and ideas. Meat goat 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 Dallas 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 goat pastures as well as hands on training 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 sycr@ifas.ufl.edu. Lake Level 15.48 \ above sea level Index Classifieds . .20-23 Obituaries ..........2 Opinion . . .. ... .4 School . . . .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszapocom Community Links. Individual Voices. a 116510 00022 1 MAPP program ready to go By Mark Young MOORE HAVEN The Glades County Mobilization for Action through Planning and Partner- ships (MAPP), a program designed to improve rural health care throughout Glades County, is ready to take the next step after a Feb. 17 meeting determined that the visioning process could begin. Under the sponsorship of the Health Planning Council of South- west Florida and spearheaded by the Hendry and Glades County Health Department, the group has launched a concentrated effort to network available health organiza- tions, private citizens, and com- munity leaders in an attempt to improve the overall quality of health care in and around the rural areas of Hendry and Glades Coun- ties. Clewiston has an established hospital available to its citizens, but residents in LaBelle and those within the boundaries of Glades County are in need of quality health care -opportunities and MAPP is an organization attempt- ing to make that happen through organization, goal setting, and action. The Feb. 17 meeting at the Glades County Library, was to establish whether or not the pro- gram was ready to move into a visioning phase and to receive feedback from interested parties as to the primary issues facing Glades County in particular. A list of issues came forth to include improving mental health care across the board, a much-dis- cussed topic among key commu- nity leaders stretching between the borders of Hendry and Glades Counties. But ironically the Glades County Mental Health Department was not in attendance although an invitation was sent, according to Hendry and Glades County Health Department Executive Communi- ty Health Nursing Director Pat Dobbins. First and foremost on the minds of everyone was looking at ways to improve the overall quality of health care in Glades County, which begins with local services. "We have a health department to take care of everyone," said Ms. Dobbins. "But it's not a nice facili- ty. Maybe if we had a little bigger facility, and I hate to say it, but a facility that was a little nicer, maybe we can get more people to come in." Developing more resources is the primary goal of the MAPP pro- gram whose participants devel- oped a "wish list" of items that would better enhance the com- munity's health care and con- structed a list of items that poten- tially stood in the way. Of course, funding is a major issue in obtain- ing many of the major goals, but the members tried to tackle one Florida Smile: Brighton Reservation hosts annual festival Alligator wrestler Paul Simmons showed off a "Florida smile" during the wild animal show at Brighton Seminole Reservation's Field Day and Festival on Friday. On Friday, the festival was open to local school children at Brighton Seminole Reservation, as part of the annual "kids day" at Brighton Seminole Field Day and Festival. The festival and a rodeo continued Saturday and Sunday. See more photos, page 12. Main Street Moore Haven, Inc. issue at a time. While looking at the "barriers" that could stop them from obtain- ing their goals, the group listed such things as funding issues, a lack of staff, a lack of volunteers, a lack of overall jobs within the county, a lack of affordable hous- ing, no-chronic disease programs in Glades County, and, "just being rural." What the MAPP participants will hope to do in order to address some of these problems is to include themselves in the county's overall visioning process, which is moving full steam ahead. Accord- ing to Glades County Manager See MAPP Page 12 Glades County's Zone Glades County's 19.94-square mile Enterprise Zone, which includes the entire city limits of Moore Haven, as well as portions of Palmdale, Muse, Lakeport, SR 80 and areas along U.S. 27 has been re-designated. In a letter to Glades County Board of County Commissioners Chairman K.S. "Butch" Jones, Pamela Dana, director of the Gov- ernor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development announced that the Glades County enterprise zone has been re-desig- *nated through Dec. 31, 2015. "We hope this Enterprise Zone designation will enhance your- development and revitalization efforts in Glades County," Ms. Dana said. According to Glades County Economic Development Council Executive Director and Glades County enterprise zone coordina- tor Tracy Whirls, businesses and residents located within the enter- prise zone, are eligible for special tax incentives for credits against corporate or sales tax for job cre- ation, sales tax refunds for pur- chases of business machinery and equipment, building materials and equipment sales tax refunds and corporate income tax refunds equal to 96 percent of the value of See Zone Page 12 - it's official! MOORE HAVEN The Glades County Economic Devel- opment Council received confir- mation from the Secretary of State that Main Street Moore Haven, Inc. was officially incor- porated by the state of Florida Dec. 21. According to Glades County Economic Development Council Executive Director and Main Street Moore Haven part time program manager Tracy Whirls, after the EDC at a special meet- ing Dec. 8 approved articles of incorporation and bylaws for Main Street Moore Haven, Inc., the process has begun to formal- ly launch the Main Street endeav- or, which heretofore has been an offshoot of the Economic Devel- opment Council. Ms. Whirls began a whirlwind visit to Muse, Indian Hills and Buckhead Ridge Community Associations in January, to pro- mote the Big 0 Birding Festival and Main Street Moore Haven, Inc. will launch its membership donation drive in February. "Because Main Street Moore Haven will be a 501 c 3, member- ships and donations to the pro- gram will be tax deductible," Ms. Whirls said. "We're counting on Moore Haven and Glades County residents' 'pride of place,' and sense of history to give generous- ly to the program, to enable us to accrue funding for matching grants for fa ade improvements, signage and street-scaping proj- ects, and promotion of the city and attractions as they come on line." Founding memberships for Main Street Moore Haven will be $3,000. Partners, $1,500, Sup- porting Members, $500; Building Members, small businesses and organizations, $50 and individ- ual/friend memberships, $25. Even before launching the membership drive, Ms. Whirls and members of the design com- mittee, chaired by Larry Luckey and loosely comprised of river- front property owners, potential investors and others interested in the riverfront, have been work- ing with city officials in a series of visioning workshops aimed at devising an action plan for revi- talizing the riverfront. Ms. Whirls said the first phase of revitalizing the downtown will likely center on new residential development. "Richard Stanton and his wife Linda, who purchased the his- toric Moore Haven Hotel in May are renovating three of the four apartments in that building for leasing," Ms. Whirls said, adding that the first three bedroom, two bath apartment was occupied by mid-January. "The Stantons have also purchased a golf cart to allow boaters docking at their 400-plus foot dock to travel to local restaurants and stores in advance of any new businesses opening downtown." Similarly, the owner of the Lundy Building and the former Moore Haven Bank, more com- monly known as Anne-tiques, is planning to begin renovation of those buildings by making repairs to apartments on the sec- ond floor, Ms. Whirls said. By beginning with residential uses, property owners will begin to realize some return on their investment, as they continue with renovations and the city devises a plan to improve side- walks, parking and other infra- structure downtown. Property owners, Main Street historic preservation architect Bob Fields and others have also discussed seeking a grant to cover the costs associated with devising a walking tour, map and brochure, for the historic com- mercial district, along Ave. J, First Street and Lone Cypress Park. "Clewiston's Chamber of Commerce and Sugarland Tours have produced a walking map of the area along the ridge with sidewalk markets that has been very popular," Ms. Whirls said. "A See Street- Page 12 SuDmittea to INI Chalo Nitka beauties Top left: Jenna Bryant Chalo Nitka Queen, top right, Alicia Beck Miss Chalo Nitka Jr., bottom left, Eliza- beth Johnson Chalo Nitka Princess, and bottom right, Shyla Hough Little Miss Chalo Nitka. The pageant was held Feb. 11 at the Glades County Auditorium. 500 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 Obituaries John Carlton Dorman John Carlton Dorman, age 86, of Lake Placid died Saturday, Feb 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Homeland, FL moving to Lake Placid in 1967 from Glades County. He was a graduate of Lake- land High School, Class of 1939, veteran of WWII serving in the Army. Air Corps, 396th fighter squadron, stationed in England and Germany. He received his air- craft maintenance training at Embry Riddle School of Aviation and Hendricks Field and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. John had great knowledge in farming, mechanical expertise, in heavy equipment and was a licensed electrician and plumber in High- lands County. In his early days he enjoyed singing bass with the original "Rebels Quartet" and enjoyed serv- ing as a church music director and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of Crewsville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents John Henry and Sally Estelle (Curiton) Dorman of Medul- la, FL; sisters Meda Stephens, Lois Stidham, Eunice Jackson, Verna Rentz, Edith and Dorthy Therrien; brother James Dorman, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is survived by his loving family, which include his children, Dr. John C. Dorman and wife Barbara of Gainesville, FL, Charles Dorman, Ida Jackson and husband Andrew all of Sebring, Evelyn Sapp arid hus- band Gator, of Palmdale, FL, Sherry McCollum and'husband Pat Mur- phy of NC; sister-in-law Lilly Dossey, of Mulberry, FL; grandchil- dren Lisa Lucas, Ginger Whitehurst and husband Trey, Alison Hatch and husband Joey, Alan Strickland, Crystal Jackson, Amber Jackson, Michael Dorman, Christa Dorman and Breannen Dorman; great grandchildren Devon Strickland , Jordan Hatch, Miles Hatch, and Hadley Kate Whitehurst. The fami- ly received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006 at Morris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tom Heath officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Ceme- tery in Lake Placid with Military honors by VFW Post #41300 honor guard. Memorials are requested to Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church, 8251 Crewsville Road, Zolfo Spring, FL 33890. Lucille M. Langdale Lucille M. Langdale, 92, passed away Feb. 13, 2006 in Pahokee. She was born Dec. 17, 1913 in Winder, GA. The family moved to Moore Haven in the early 1920's. Survivors included her son and daughter-in-law Edwvard and Mary Langdale of Belle Glade; one sister, Gaynell.Strickland of Moore Haven; two grandchildren, Susan Forrester (James, Jr.) of Okeechobee and Michael Langdale (Mercy) of Loxa- hatchee; two great-grandchildren, Patricia Hendrick of Okeechobee and James Forrester III (Julie) of Jupiter; three great-great grandchil- dren, Bailey and Hannah Hedrick of Okeechobee and Katelyn For- rester of Jupiter. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Langdale; par- ents Joe and Leavy Morris; and a sister Eunice Simmons and brother Ronnie Morris., Graveside funeral services were held Feb. 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Ortona Cemetery w ith Chaplin Bob Moore officiating. All arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.. Gwen Vera Chandler Collins Gwen Vera Collins, age 57, of Casselberry, formerly of Basinger, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 at Sun Belt Health Care Facility in Orlando. Mrs. Collins was born Dec. 7, 1948 in Sebring to Henry Otis and Nancy Chandler. She was a mortgage bro- ker in the real estate industry. Mrs. Collins was a member of the Bren- thren Church in Basinger. She was well loved and respected by the class of 1966. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her father, Otis Chandler. She is survived by her husband of 29, years, Brain J. Collins of Cassel- berry; children Ryan (Karon) Etherton of Okeechobee and Bran- di Collins of Orlando; mother Nancy Raulerson Chandler of Okeechobee; brother, Monrad (Gwen) Chandler of Okeechobee; sister, Henrietta Chandler of Okee- chobee; grandchildren, Alyssa Shortt of Casselberry, Logan and Tyler Etherton; and Erica and Kayla Cherry of Okeechobee; and several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Sunday Feb. 19, 2006 at First Baptist Church, funeral services followed. Burial was at Basinger Cemetery with Pastor Noah Taylor officiating. All arrangements were entrust- ed to the loving care of Bass Okee- chobee Funeral Home and Crema- tory. ' Jimmy Ray Jones Jimmy Ray Jones, 51, of Belle Glade died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 in Belle Glade. Mr. Jones was born in Pahokee and had been a lifetime resident of the Glades area. He worked in the construction business operating heavy equip- ment his hobbies were ATV'S, mudding, and fishing. Survivors include his loving wife, Debra Jones, of Belle Glade; sons Michael Jones, of Belle Glade, David Jones of West Palm Beach; daughters, Angela Jones, of West Palm Beach, Nicole Jones of Belle Glade and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Fri- day, Feb. 17,2006 at Glades Funeral Chapel in Belle Glade with Pastor Johnny Abercrombie officiating - interment followed at Port Mayaca Cemetery. All arrangements by. Glades Funeral Chapel, Belle Glade. SUNRISE APPLIANCE New In Box or Scratch & Dent Full Factory Warranty Save Iore In Moore Haven. We Also Carry Used Appliances With Warranty 401US Hwn27, Moore Hiven 6346666 Daniel Boone Log Rome Auction 26 NeW. Log Home Tallahassee, Florida March 11th Packages to be auctioned. Tampa, Florida March 12th Take delivery up to one year. Package includes sub-floor, logs, windows, doors, raflers, roofing, etc. Daniel Boone Log Homes Call 1-800-766-9474 , %iaes Heaflth Care SCeter C Skilled Long & Short Term Care Facility Healthcare Services Include: *Specialized Wound Care *Resident & Family Council Groups *Full Time Medical Director *Specialized HIV Care *Dialysis Support *. Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy *Alzheimer's Support Groups .24 hour Registered Nurse Staffing * Intravenous Therapy *Therapeutic Activities 230 South Barfield Highway Pahokee, Florida 33476-1834 PHONE: 561-924-5561 FAX: 561-924-9466 Other facilities in Gainesville & Bradenton Visit our website at www.floridacare.net Submitted to INI Pet of the Week Termite Johnston will turn 12 years old this July and as July baby, I can't help feeling a little biased in choosing a fellow July child as this week's Pet of the Week winner. But it was easy choice with an expression like this one, as Termite was on a ride with his beloved mother, Bev John- ston, who says Termite, "is the love of my life." She also said Termite always wanted to be a star, so Termite will get the full star treatment at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital in Belle Glade. As the Pet of the Week winner, Termite will be treated to a day of pampering and grooming, compli- ments of Doc Savvy, who can be reached at (561) 996- 5500. If you have any interesting photos of your pet, pass them along to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day of pampering. Engagement the engagement of their daugh- ter Jessica L. Smith to Raymond S. Burgis of Lakeport. The prospective groom is the son of Stafford and Cheryl Burgis of Lakeport. The wedding is, planned for July 8, 2006 at Maple Grove Baptist Church. The bride-lo-be is a 2001 graduate of Moore Haven High School. She attends Lloyd L. Gre- gory School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Moore Haven High School. He is self-employed as a Maser bar- ber. After the wedding, the cou- ple will reside in West Palm Beach. S Submitted to INI/Cheryl Burgis Jessica and Ray. Smith Burgis Richard and Theresa Smith of Ft. Myers are proud to announce N~A SMemorial Tribute Remember a loved one twho has departed with a special OMemorial Tribute in this newspaper. & S.' ;.&. Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary of your loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one. lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.com/im rlals for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Mortgage Highway /1) ir/.',. /he ,.' he rofcii if) 'th seatrit Meet our featured artist By Ideybis Gonzalez MOORE HAVEN Local artist Debra Conley, a native Floridian, self-taught artist was exhibiting her, paintings at the Moore Haven Library on Satur- day, Feb. 11. Born in Key West, Florida, Deborah Conely's art depicts the relaxed and carefree spirit of a true Floridian. Whether it's a sunset beach an exciting chair under a palm tree or an old barn, her paintings will have you step- ping into the canvas for a "jour- ney through paradise," said Ms. Conely. , She has been a resident of Clewiston for the past 29 years. She is a teacher at Eastside Ele- mentary School. "I dedicate my time painting when am not teaching", said Ms. Conley. I am married and have three grown children and five grandchildren all living in Flori- da. 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Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. Pet Corner Q: Dear D6c Savvy. I have been noticing that my dog's eyes are get- ting a bit cloudy in the center. She is only seven years old. Is this a sign of cataracts? Thanks, Jessie in South Bay. A: Hello Jessie! Yes, the cloudi- ness you are noticing may be a sign of cataracts. Also, it may be a sign of something else. The best thing to do is to consult with your veterinari- an and see if they want to recom- mend sending you to a veterinary eye specialist to diagnose the con- dition. If it is cataracts, then there could be a possibility that your dog may be a candidate for surgical cor- rection. Good luck, Doc Savvy. Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I've noticed that my old cat Jay gets a little con- stipated every once in a while. We feed him mostly dry food, and some can. He is 12 years old now, and other than a few bathroom issues, he's doing just fine! Is there something I can do to help him stay moreregular? George in Clewiston. A: Well hey there George, there just may be something you can do. As Jong as Jay is healthy, eating well, and at least trying to be regu- lar, then you can try a few things. Laxatone is a very common oral laxative hairball remedy for cats. You can pick it up at your Vet's office. It is a palatable petroleum product that is given orally. It helps to pass hard stools along the way as well as minimize problems with hairballs. Another suggestion is giv- ing your pet a few drops of mineral oil in their food daily for about three days. Careful, too much may cause diarrhea. In either case, make sure you check with your vet if this is going on more than a few days. It may be something more serious, or there may be a better and easier solution to the problem.a e - SHope that helps. Take care, Doc Savvy. E-mail your pet questions to DocSavvy@aol.com and check out your answers weekly in The Pet. Corner. Looking for the opening to Christ By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church U.S. Snowboarding's Seth Wescott made Olympic history last week by winning the first ever Olympic Snowboard Cross gold medal, as the event debuted in Bardonec-I chia. Wescott I was followed I by silver medal winner Radoslav i Zidek of Slova- kia, and Paul- SHenri Delerue of France, who took bronze. John In the final Hicks run, Zidek jumped out to a quick lead and held it through most of the race. Wescott said he stayed alert and watched until an opening occurred, and then made an amazing heel side pass in a tight right-hand corner to take the lead. He held the lead all the way to the finish line by speed block- ing his opponent and won by about a half a board length. Like all good snowboarders, Seth knew what he to do to get ahead: Spot an opening and go through it as fast as he could! Mark 2:2-4 tells of four men with a friend who needed to get to Jesus. They did something similar to what Seth did. They looked for an opening and went for it. Here's what happened. "So many gathered (to hear Jesus) that there was no room left, not even outside the door. Four, men came bringing to Jesus a paralytic. Since they could not get the man to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the para- lyzed man on the mat he was lying on." When Jesus saw their faith, Jesus healed the man and gave him the power to walk. These four "find an opening" men scored the gold medal: They got their friend to Jesus. In our lives, there is probably .someone we know whom we would like to get to Jesus. We probably all know someone who needs what only Christ can do for them. The stakes are a lot higher than any snowboard competition they are eternal. They are life and death. But like a snowboarder trying to get to the front, we have to be determined to find an opening. We need to watch for some natural opportu- nity to bring up Jesus. Most of us miss these openings because. we're not consciously looking for them and hoping for them and praying for them. In life, we need to look to find openings to share with our friends about Jesus. We need to be ready to .share the difference Jesus makes in our life. We need to share the difference having a Savior makes for us in our lonely times, our depressing times, and in times of being a parent or a husband or a wife. / We need to share what it means to hold onto faith when there's not enough money and when there's too much tragedy and pain. We need to share how Jesus has made a difference in our lives about His promise of presence with us in good times and in bad, about His promise of peace and wholeness: in our everyday life, and about His promise of life to come after this one is over. If you have someone you want to take to heaven with you, pray for an opening to bring up Jesus. Look for an opening or like the determined friends tear- ing up the roof- make an open- ing! Then, following the speed blocking of the Holy Spirit, go for the gold. Go through that open- ing with the life-saving news of a relationship with the Son of God. Desperate problems need attention By The Revere Thomas, Ph.D Saint Martin's C] Over the ye tered a number have done things. Their a ..desperation. I'v man who fle accused of kill child and the s given was due ure. I've knox have told me th out of bad rela enter into a nev ered they've c same problemrr face and this tir is worse. A Spanish p said that, "thosi the lessons doomed to rep applies:to indiv nations. Despe desperate thin changed or lear Many sick p those who su fie have to go on w a thousand tin before an accid end Samuel S. hear daily about those who com- react v ).+ mit crimes to support addictions opened t church, Clewiston and live in fear that perhaps we like, "te will be victims of desperate peo- or we'c ars, I've encoun- ple doing desperate things to be sh6o ;r. of people who support a .a like, "Y self-destructive habit they andyo icts come out of hate. :- up myr e hearing about a As I was l -- In fa ed to England reading about break ii ing his wife and the paralytic or kill b supposed reason who was sup- so greal to business fail- ported by his of their wvn people who friends, the addictic iat they've gotten desperation of The tionships onl\ to illness and SamuelS. t. hat the \ one and disco%- frustration Thomas ate act ommitted to the jumped out at ingly, h is with another me The biblical account (Mark acure- ne the frustration 2:1-12) is about a man who,is of sins. S. paralyzed and carried about by one .w )hilosopher once four of his friends. They seek to despera e w ho don't learn find Jesus but the crowds at his of the c of history are door are too great for them to get her an( eat them," and it near. Instead, they climb up on tragedy 'iduals as well as the roof of his. house, dig those \w rate people do through it and let the paralyzed wits en gs if nothing is man down on the mat, which is opera ned. was holding him. That's desper- great v people are among ation! Anyone who wants to see accomp er day by day and someone so badly that he will through 'ith life even if it is chop a hole in his roof to get in or diffi mes harder than certainly has a serious concern, I mount ent or illness. We imagine that most of us would ablewa ' ," r t i. ,L,,f "' '; ,,', .t;) .'_;; ; i ';. ] ",' i -ir ; : : ," ery differently if it hap- to us with a response ell him to give me a call" 1 call the police, or we'd cked and say something ou want a favor from me i've gone around tearing oof?" ict, desperate people do nto houses or lie or steal because their priorities are t that they see no way out r failure or sickness or on. biblical account tells us, e Lord sees their desper- as a sign of faith. Accord- e provides the means for - in this case, forgiveness I have seldom met some- ho has done something aie who has explored all choices available to him or i I believe that a lot of * could be prevented if %ho think they are at their d would ask, "What else n to me?" Some of the victories that have been polished have come "refraining" a problem culty that seemed insur- ible into a more manage- y. A I remember talking to a per- son about the pains he suffered and asking him if he could imag- ine them being 10-percent worse. "Why would I want to do that?" he said. I said that I didn't want things to be 10-percent worse, only if he could imagine them. He said, "Yes" and then I Asked if he imagined them get- ting 10-percent better. He answered that question in the affirmative and I suggested that he might have;had more control over his situation that he thought before. We were off and running to coping with a desper- ate situation that wasn't totally eliminated, but that might- be brought under control. Then a healing could- take place - that's what I read in Mark. When the paralytic in Mark arrived at the place where he and his friends would try anything, an answer came when someone saw their great faith. Often it takes someone outside of a problem to see the way out, but the Lord can provide them if we will let Him. "Seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you." Letters ,to ithe Editor .. .. : . INI Florida/MaryAnn Morris Native American dancer Dancers from other Native American tribes came to dance at the Brighton Seminole Field Days Feb 17. Alicia Chaino- Ahkeahbo, of the Kiowa/Pawnee Sac and Fox tribe demon- strates a woman's dance. Women are respected by Native American people as "givers of life." The full-length fringe of her whit deer-skin dress swirl as she moves to the music. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. 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Inc Chairman I-: ..TSohl Pr-,idei Edl 0,1,' Vic;- Nh4-star.1 if oI--iICL- assiaW -Tm Byrd Evf-. us EdjT-iT R,!U-.oElik,?ei Florida Press, Assocadonui Still nojustice from DCF Dear editor: This is about Children's Net- work/Family Preservation Ser- vices of Florida. Since I have put the two other letters in the paper. DCF has had a meeting with my husband and told him they would check into things and would call him in one week - well it has been four weeks and have not heard anything. He has called them but they have not returned his calls. We did find out that the lady that was supposed to check into things went on vacation. What the (heck) are they thinking that is something real. They did change caseworkers and she went to the mother to talk to her, but not the child. Why will not anyone talk to the child? He is 10 years old, he says he wants to talk to them, but they will not do it. What nobody is thinking is this child will remember this.. Why will not the DCF or the judge of Glades County talk to the child? Are they worried that the child will tell the truth? These are questions we are ask- ing DCF that are in the case plan. Drug test within eight hours of request. Stable living she has lived in four places: Ft. Myers, motel, mom and apartment. All parties will be able to share information for the good of the child. DCF shall maintain contact with the biological parents. There will be proof in the file that all reports were provid- ed to the biological parents with- in 72 hours. The child will have their physical and emotional needs met. The child's report card should be attached. If they are not, please explain where they are and what efforts are being made to obtain them (note) you may not go longer than one review cycle without obtaining the report card not accept- able. Moved back to take care of the mother because she is too sick to take care of herself. She's not to sick to work a full time job and watch the child. e Buy school supplies for the child and gave to mom when liv- ing with us. This is not fair or right what DCF is doing to the father. The father can have his son, but he can leavewith his mother who was in jail for drugs and her boyfriend was in jail for seven years. I have never been in trou- ble and my husband has never served time in jail, and DCF and the judge did not want to check in and see why he was in jail for seven years. I wonder if I did drugs and was in jail if the state would kiss my (butt). We have not even met the new casework- er, is about time they did their job right. Thankyou, Deborah Reese Seniors deserve Medicare extension Dear editor:' It doesn't take an expert to realize, that prescription drug prices have risen dramatically over the past twenty years. Over and over, seniors have asked for help from Congress help that I believe they deserve. Seniors in this country should never have to choose between their meals and their medications. But Congress dropped the ball in 2003 when it presented the- public with a confusing, complicated plan. And what fol- lowed was worse the chaotic and ill-planned implementation of Part D has left seniors in tears as pharmacists deny medication because of data errors and com- puter glitches. This Medicare prescription drug plan is overly confusing, fails to adequately protect sen- iors' retiree coverage and does not address the escalating cost of prescription drugs. Seniors' concern and confu- sion is understandable as they face numerous private plan options, a looming deadline and stiff late penalties. Across the country, over 40 million Medicare beneficiaries are grap- pling with this difficult and potentially costly decision. In my home state of Florida alone, 18 companies are offering a total of 43 stand-alone pre- scription drug plans. In addition, 37 companies will offer a total of 257 Medicare Advantage pre- scription drug plans. Each of these options differs in terms of premiums, cost-sharing require- ments, drugs covered and phar- macy access. Choosing the right plan is a challenge for all beneficiaries. The task is virtually impossible for hurricane victims who still do not have permanent address- es. And seniors must-enroll by. May 15 or face stiff financial penalties. Many seniors are not even aware that this penalty exists. And many say that a little more time would be helpful, allowing them to seek out addi- tional assistance. That's why I introduced the Medicare Informed Choice Act of 2005 (S. 1841). This bill, which now has 29 .Senate cosponsors, will help protect beneficiaries during the first year of the new program. Specifically, the bill: Expands the existing six-. month open enrollment period to the entire year of 2006. Gives every Medicare benefi- ciary the opportunity to make a one-time change in plan enroll- ment at any point during 2006; and, Protects employees from being dropped by their former employer's plan during the first year of implementation, so that 'beneficiaries have time to cor- rect enrollment mistakes. Senator Olympia Snowe and I introduced a similar bipartisan measure as well, called the Medicare Drug Benefit Protec- tions Act of 2005 (S. 2168). Both bills aim to ensure that seniors aren't forced to make hasty or regretful decisions. I'm exploring every avenue to get this done. L've offered amendments to extend the deadline. My most recent attempt received a majority of votes, 52-45, but needed 60 to overcome a parliamentary hur- dle. Although the legislation did not pass, I was encouraged that a majority of the Senate voted in favor of it. This issue boils down to just one goal helping seniors. 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Acting on a complaint from the mother of a minor, Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigators determined that Holland had sex with a 14-year old on three different occasions at his home. Holland was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Battery and booked into the Hendry Coun- ty Jail with a $25,000 bond. Traffic stop nets drugs and weapon CLEWISTON A traffic stop for speeding on Lewis Boulevard at approximately 8:54 p.m. on Feb. 13 resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Laart Ronjik Gary of 929 Arkansas Avenue, Clewiston. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, when Hendry County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Deputies stopped Gary for exces- sive speed and asked him to step out of his brown in color Oldsmo- bile they noticed a bulging object under his sweatshirt. When asked if he had any weapons on him he replied yes, at which time he was placed in hand- cuffs and a silver .380-caliber pistol was removed from his person. An inventory was made on Gary's vehicle resulting in the discovery of approximately 26 grams of cocaine. Gary was charged with Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell and carrying a Concealed Firearm and booked into the Hendry County Jail with a bond set at $18,500. Belle Glade police Department Old school policing The Belle Glade.Police Depart- ment announced the initiation of its "positive old school policing proj- ect". This program started on Thursday, Feb. 16, and requires trained police officers to STOP, WALK, and TALK. This effort is a community policing strategy designed to improve relations with the public, thus breaking down many of the barriers that hinder effective communications between police and the public, especially when communicating across cul- tural barriers. The effort will start with the downtown Belle Glade area and will eventually progress into each of the Belle Glade communities. This is a regular routine of officers daily patrolling. The public is urged to get to know the police officers that are there to serve and protect For further information, contact either Albert Dowdell III, chief of police, or Kenneth Holley, public safety director, at (561) 996-7270. Robbery suspect arrested The Belle Glade Police Depart- ment has filed probable cause affi- davits with the State Attorney's Office for the arrest of David Walk- er for three of the robberies that were committed in the city the weekend of Feb 10, 2006. Investi- gators have indicated that two additional charges will be filed. when statements and identifica- tions are completed. : Walker was wounded during the commission of onre the crimes and officers immediately notified sur- rounding medical facilities of the possibility of the suspect seeking medical treatment. Walker was arrested in Hendry County on other charges, but was subsequently identified as the culprit in the string of crimes committed in Belle Glade. 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Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs the help of the community to help locate a want- ed fugitive as of Feb. 17, 2006. His name is Lincoln Wallace. He is described as a black male, D.O.B: March 16, 1968. He is 5 feet and 6 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds he has black hair and brown eyes. He last known address is Runnyon Village, Belle Glade his last known occupa- tion is laborer. He is wanted for Felony failure to appear: Battery on a police offi- cer, violation of probation: Pos- session of mar- ijuana, viola- tion of proba- tion: Petit theft. If you M _ should have 11 any informa- 1L i 1 tion or know ij the where- abouts of Lin- coln Wallace, Lincoln please call Wallace Crime Stop- - pers at (800.1 458-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous and could be eligible for cash reward. Miss Teen Latina 2006 of the Glades to be crowned CLEWISTON Nineteen young ladies of Latin heritage will be competing for the title of Miss & Miss Teen Latina of the Glades 2006 on March 25 during Latin Party Night at the Hendry CuntyFair. Part of the Organization Miss America Latin Pageant System, the winners in both the Miss (ages 18 to 27) and Teen i.ages 14 to 17) Lati-. na of Glades Pageant automatically advance to the state of Florida finals for Miss Florida Latina 2006. The Miss Florida Latina winner advances to represent the state in the Miss Lalina U.S. Pageant this fall and the Miss Teen Latina U.S. Pageant this summer. The Miss Latina U.S. winner advances, repre- senting the United States, to the worldwide Miss America Latina Pageant in June of 2007. The Miss and Teen Latina of the Glades Pageant are supported by local merchants. The winners receive a scholarship and also go on to represent the area at the state competition. Milagros Navarro, in her fourth year as pageant director said, "The pageant helps keep the Latin culture alive in our communi- ty. The girls learn from each other. It gives them an opportunity to show that Latin women are not only beautiful, but also smart individuals wanting to succeed in today's world. The opportunity to show- case who they are and where they come from, helps them to grow as an individual, teaching self respect for themselves and others." The Glades area and Clewiston, known as "America's, Sweetest Town" has a long history of pro- ducing Latin Pageant winners. In 2004, Lissette Martinez was named Miss Teen Florida Latina and repre- sented the state at the Miss Teen Latina U.S. Pageant in the Domini- can Republic. Last year, 21-year-old Monica Herrera and 18-year-old Alexis, Rodriguez were named Miss Flori- da Latina.and Miss Teen Florida Latina respectively. They represent- ed the state of Florida at the Miss Latina U.S. Pageant held in Cancun Mexico last September. Navarro said she was extremely pleased to be holding her 2006 Pageant as part of the Hendry County Fair. "This is one of the largest public events in our area and to be a part of it.will greatly help our exposure and recognition of the Hispanic community, which is over 40 percent of the Hendry County population." She operates her pageant as a non-profit. The opportunity to hold her pageant as part of the Hendry County Fair has allowed Navarro to plan the production type show she has always dreamed of. In addition- al to featuring competition in evening gown and swimsuit, the candidates will undergo several interviews with the judges. Fea- tured entertainment that will be incorporated into the 7:30 p.m. production on March 25 will include performances by the Inter- 'national Latin Singer, Jen Carlos who recently wrote and produced Family First Homes the "Ride it like a Ford" commercial Before you decide, ask us to send you free written informnalon about our qualfications and experience. for the Ford Motor Company; thee R&B,'reggeaton group, DDR; the hip-hop artist, Seein;, and the e Norte-o group, Origi Norte-o. OFFICE IS CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE We would like our readers and the community to know that we will not be returning to the 626 W Sugarland Highway (US 27) location, and are now seeking an alternate office space in Clewiston more suitable to our needs. We will announce in your paper when we have done so. We will continue to publish your newspaper every Thursday Below is information on how to get in contact with us. 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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 \ Thursday, February 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Father Beerhalter also important By Twila Valentine Edited by MaryAnn Morris From 1977 until her death in 2003, Independent Newspapers of Florida was privileged to have on staff a superb writer and his- torian, Twila Valentine. Mrs. Valentine wrote much about the history of the people and places around Lake Okeechobee and. about the lake itself. Together with Okeechobee's Betty Williamson, President of the .Okeechobee Historical Society, she co-authored a book, now in its second printing, "Strolling down Country Roads in Okee- chobee." The following story comes from an article she wrote about Father Michael Beerhalter.. Michael Beerhalter, a young German priest, arrived in Ft. Pierce in 1927; within weeks, he was making regular trips to Okeechobee. In those days, his "parish" covered not only Saint Anastasia's in Ft. pierce, but Vero Beach, Cocoa, Rockledge, Palm Bay, Fellsmere, and Titusville as well as Okee- chobee, Moore Haven and Canal Point. He covered nearly 400 miles each week. Once a.month he came to Okeechobee to min- ister to the Catholic congrega- tion there once a month. He also collected a treasure trove of tales: "I liked to drive to Okee- chobee, especially early in the morning. When I was going to say Mass, you would see all kinds of snakes on the road. Once, here came a ,bunch of skunks! It looked like. a litter of about 10 or 12, you see. They' took their time going across the road top and wait for them to get across." On one of his first trips to Okeechobee .in 1927, he Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history recalled: "The first time I stayed over, there were a bunch of cows around there. The church was right on the edge of the prairie." (The first Catholic Church in Okeechobee was constructed on "I had opened the window to get some air. The next morning I woke up to the head of one of those cows sticking its head right into mine right through the window!" "Oh, such a noise!" he laughed. And another tale follows: "It's all together different now. There's no comparison I used to watch the crackers come in and on Saturday night, the town was busy. They used to buy sugar 100 pounds at a time. Those guys kept coming in buying sugar, sugar, sugar. I couldn't figure it out. and McCarthy (Datve).itold me what they were using all that sugar for. They all had stills during pro- hibition and they were making moonshine. I had some of that 'shine," he recalled with a twin- kle in his eye. "Okeechobee was always -one of my favorite missions. Okeechobee was different in spirit and different in culture out there. It x\as a rela-xation to be out there. They had their own law, too," he said. "The road from Ft. Pierce to Special to the INI/Mary Wendt Genavese The first Catholic Church in Okeechobee, where Father Beer- halter had a rude awakening by a cow! Okeechobee was paved, -but there was a railroad track; a nar- row track down the middle of the, road.. Sherman's Sawmill was there and they took down all the pine trees along there and took them by rail to the sawmill." One date in. those early years, Father Beerhalter will never for- get: September 16, 1928. Many, people still shudder to relive that day. It was t he day the deadly hurricane hit the Lake Okee- chobee area and killed and esti- mated 2,500 people. Many were simply lost and never found again. "I started a mission in Canal Point. I would go down there and say Mass in a house there. A family, a large. family named Thibedeaux lived theie The\ had a large house for them selves and some 12 children They were working on Connoins Highway. (Conners Highway. was a toll road built from \\est Palm Beach to Okeechobee in the J920s:) It was like a \ ash- board from Okeechobee to Canal Point." "The toll was higher than my collection. So, I contacted the man, Conners, a wealthy man, a big shot. I told him what I was' up against and asked him if I could get a pass and he said he cotildn't afford it and if he gave me a pass he would have to give passes to all the preachers." "He was a good Catholic," said Father Beerhalter sarcasti- cally. "He had offered to give them (the Catholic Church) $25,1000 to build a church on Palm Beach- St. Edwvards. Then he wanted to back out of it and when it was ready, the Jesuit monks threatened to go to all the newspapers all over the country. He couldn't afford that kind of publicity and. came acrosss (with the money)." "I started the mission there in Canal Point," he said, returning to his previous story. "They built me a chapel, but I never got to see it; the hurricane took it all. south. 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Often called "Green Shirts" for the green shirts they wear, these dedicated individ- uals go door to door to document present and-possibly future needs of individuals in a community. This information is then processed and given to case man- agers, who work to help those indi- viduals in need connect to people .and resources that might help meet that need. Assisting the CRWRC will be members from Project Hope, a.k.a. "yellow shirts". "We are blessed to have them help us," shared John Hicks, Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Clewiston and member of the Community Rebuilding Ecumeni- cal Workforce (C.R.E.W.) who invited CRWRC to come. "They will help give us a more accurate "We just found out about a 72-year-old lady in Montura who. still had holes in her trailer. -We were able to patch those holes and more, but I am sure there are still many more like her that we have no knowledge of. This door-to-door assessment will help us find and help them." -, hn Hicks, Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Cleis.;, " picture of the unmet and future needs of those in our community who took a hit from Hurricane Wilma. We can then start taking actions to help these people help themselves get resituated and re- established." C.R.E.W, a community group of civic, social, service, and faith based agencies and organizations, along with concerned individuals and businesses formed to address the physical, emotional, and spiri- tual needs of the community in the restoration and rebuilding of their homes, has been meeting regularly and has already done work around the cormmurity. "\\e just found out about a 72- year-old lady in Montura who still had holes in her trailer," Hicks said. "We were able to, patch those holes and more, but I am sure there are still many more like her that we have no knowledge of. This door-to-door assessment will help us find and help them." In addition to the door-to-door assessment, there will be an opportunity for people who are still in need of Hurricane Wilma relief assistance to register at a walk-in center on Saturday, Feb. 25,9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Harlem Civic Center in Harlem or the Montura Ranch Club House in Montura. Walk-in centers will also be open on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Clewiston or First United Methodist Church in Moore Haven. "I've been told that we had about 468 homes declared un- inhabitable, and that our county had -over 5,050 FEMA applica- tions," stated Hicks. "\\e still lihae a lot o needs, and we are still hir- ing caseworkers to help us be ready for the many needs expected to surface in this assessment. The main individuals we will be work- ing with are those who are still in dire need and assistance even after assistance from FEMA, insurance, and other available resources. Our heart is to help the people help themselves, not just do things for them to give them a hand up, not just a hand out. Our goal is to help them become self-sufficient and productive again." For more information, people can call (863) 983-4316 or e-mail CREWheadquarters@aol.com. IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 193.122,(2), FLORIDA- STATUTES, HENDRY COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THE 2005 HENDRY COUNTY TAX ROLLS, INCLUDING PROPER- TIES REVIEWED BY THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD, WERE CER- TIFIED FOR COLLECTION TO THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006 KRISTINA A. KULPA, CFA, ASA HENDRY COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER Introducing Dr. Ellis Webster, ENT Dr. Webster has joined Glades General Hospital's team of physicians. Dr. Webster is looking forward to giving quality Ear, Nose and Throat care to our community. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Webster. Dr. Webster is currently taking appointments. Please call 561-996-3750 to schedule an appointment. 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MOORE HAVEN Trey Toms made history this week for Moore Haven Jr. Sr. High School, being their first wrestling team, but now, he has achieved the honor of being the first to earn a medal in the 2006 state competition. Trey placed 6th in the very competitive 1A 135- pound class. He faced Chris Helton ofWakul- la in the first round, defeating him 3-1. In the second round of compe- tition, Trey faced Matt Westcott of Astronaut High School, defeating him 8-6. Following this win, Trey was assured of placing in the com- petition. His toughest, and most heartbreaking match came in the semi-finals when Toms had to face off against Osvaldo Friger of Arch- bishop Carroll, the reigning state champion. Trey got a take-down at the beginning of the first period and remained ahead of Friger into the second period, when Friger man- aged to turn things around. Final score was 10-6. Friger went on to become the 2006 State Champion. Toms was featured on ESPN this week for being a one-man team. The AP also did a story on Trey, fol- Trey Toms focuses during last weekend's state finals tourna- ment held in Lakeland. The sole Moore Haven grappler came home in sixth place. lowing his unusual wrestling career. Toms trained with the LaBelle wrestling team for the past two seasons. Editor's note: See more on the state wrestling competition on Page 13. Submitted to INI Chalo Nitka Princess The 2006 Chalo Nitka Princess Elizabeth Johnson with Chalo Nitka Princess 1st runner up Chelsea Hough. lp.IIinuuuz* .T *K' iia.,'-"'" ,",T,1- '- **'5* i" 'f5 p !, INI Florida/Katrina Elsken, Wood carving Vinson Osceola showed off his wood carvings as well as some traditional carved wooden items in the Native Village at the Brighton Seminole Field Day and Festival on Friday. Moore Haven Elementary School January Citizens Submitted to INI Chalo Nitka royalty Jenna Bryant was crowned Chalo Nitka Queen at the 2006 Chalo Nitka pageant on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Glades County Auditorium in Moore Haven. Glades County School Calendar March 3: Chalo Nitka holiday March 10: End of third nine-week period March 13: Teacher workday (No school for students) March 16: Report cards go out March 20-24: Spring break April 14: Good Friday holiday April 17: Spring holiday (Teach- ers/students):' Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology April 27: Interim report cards May 21: Baccalaureate May 26: Graduation May 29: Memorial Day holiday May 31: Last day for students/early release June 1-2: Post school; teacher workdays June 2: Last day for teachers The following students have earned recognition as January Citi- zens of the Month at Moore Haven Elementary School. This is a very special honor since it means that they have done a commendable job of showing RESPONSIBILITY. RESPONSIBILITY is cooperation, perseverance (keep on trying), self- control, and self-discipline. Kindergarten: Amanda Brinn, Gabriella Brown, Gesselle Velasquez. 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One of the plants affected by the torrential conditions of the hurricane was the Okeechobee Gourd, a hard-to-find plant that is known to grow only in Lake Okeechobee area and a few scat- tered sites throughout Florida. Last week, a team of scientists and biologists with the South Florida Water Management Dis- trict and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveled to the South Bay marina to transport the plants, which had been blown clear off the water, to a safer loca- tion in Belle Glade. With a. mas- sive clean up effort at the lake about to get underway, the team hoped to rescue the plants before they are hauled away with the debris. Mike Bodle, with the South Florida Water Management Dis- trict, happened upon the plants while visiting the South Bay mari- na after the. storm. Taking a glance at the debris on the sides of the dike, he figured that the Okeechobee Gourds would be among the plants in the heavy vegetation. His hunch proved right when he immediately found bunches of them hidden in the weeds. "I thought they would be here," he said last week, holding a perfect specimen of the plant in INI/Jose Zaragoza Richard Moyroud was one of several volunteers last week helping to transport the endangered Okeechobee Gourd to an alternative site after the damage they suffered from the recent hurricane. his hand. "To be responsible, we are going to take them (to anoth- er site). We should give it a sec- ond look." The gourds have grown in recent months atop tons of debris that has been collected on the edges of the dike. There, where the mangled dirt and vegetation piled up in heaps, the gourds sprouted effortlessly. The team gathered them care- fully in plastic containers and hauled as many as they could find to a site on Torry Island in Belle Glade, working through the cold morning until wellinto the day. The plant itself is unremark- able, members of the rescue team said during the operation. Its main distinguishing features include heart-shaped leaves that grow from it and small; circular gourds it releases from its vines once it has reached maturity; At the time of the rescue mis- sion, the scientists estimated the plants were approximately two months old, yet had long, flowing vines reaching deep into the debris. The soft ground around the plants, an almost perfect eom- The Okeechobee Gourd is listed as one of the few endangered plants in Florida. post, made it easy enough for the biologists,and scientists to gently pull the plants from the dirt. Like an old magician pulling an endless string of napkins from his pocket, the scientists -dug up the plants, taking careful note of. the gentle stems, and. talking- botany as they worked through the soil and muck. "The timing is perfect. If they were any bigger, they would be impossible to manage," said Richard Moyroud, a member of the Florida Endangered Plant Council, one of the volunteers of the mission. Mr. Moyroud, who grows the Okeechobee Gourd at his private nursery in Delray, said it is necessary to preserve the plant for future generations though they are not of any proven ecological importance. Feasted on by earls Mastodons and sloth, the gourd is occasionally eaten today by wild rabbits. The plant is listed on the endangered species list, a quality that is relatively uncommon for a Florida plant. Growing around the lake, its habitat is the pond apple population found in and around the lake, though the plant also favors alligator nests where little other plant competition exists. :According to scientists, the resilient plant finds itself quite at home on the beaches of Lake Okeechobee, where the constant sway in the water's fluctuation actually encourages- its rapid growth -along the shores and marshlands. 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Majestic Live Oaks make the acreage feel like a park. you owe it to yourself to see! $749,900. * Worlds Fastest Sale may happen here. 3BR/IB Handyman Special. Surrounded by New Construction in Lehigh Acres. You can clean up in more ways than one. Fast action wins! $114,900. * Cute remodeled home on a 1/2 lot! This little home lIes a l lzon- ing pil iua18a *ntal. Convert home into an office for future use. $99,000. m ... .., . Li*" ,,y l.i1 JI * Kids driving you crazy? More space can help! Ttc.k.Cw HOMES, * $595,900 3BD/2BA home on 2.34+/- acres in Naples. Home features a pole barn, screen lanai, secu- rity system, dual fireplace, eat-in kitchen and a Murphy Bed just to name a few of the many extras this home has to offers Owner/Agent bring any serious offer. * $550,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 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 p ,. .:.d J v ,"iJ i ,1:,1 c. ..11, h _,j f, ., ,,. ,,. i-.J I I. h ir,.,:I * $155,000 2BD/lBAspacious home, features a com- pletely 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 Sp :.. u E r, .-P. ,,; : ,..,...: ;.. l u ?l, sits on 5 + J.'.i' t p" [, ,.,, h, ,,' I" Ar,:. jin JAdJiJ tion with it's own entrance and much more. The proper- ty has a pond with an island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns and more. * $300,000 3BD/IBA mobile home in Muse which rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Escape to a private master bedroom with retreat room and garden tub! Features 4 bed- rooms, laundry room and a large Family room with fireplace. Located on 1.25 acres. Get some peace in this 2300 sq. ft. family friendly home! Home is a 2005 and a bargain at $154,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/2B MH on cleared 2.5 +/- acres. WOW! Be sure to check out the huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room, large work- shop. 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 fencedeifBtf digit" R as- ter suite, ceramic tile, built in cabinets and much more. Only $175,000. * 3BR/2B manufactured home in Immokalee. FeaturUMK El t WOAtW4 ACSSicor- 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. * 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. * 2BR/2B manufactured home on .25+/- acres of landiWUl=Vle uecOteiA 0li-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 Pr. :,[err) '.: I-nr,.i',d ni rIh I lhiJd .J p:nrid * $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 located 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 in Clew * $113,900 2BD/2BA New and still under con- struction ftaooofti oore Haven Ya lt. ppf treM'laHg ay 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 com- pletion date! * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is sur- rounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. * JUST REDUCED $64,900 3BD/2BA manufac- tured home on .20+/- acres. * $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto 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. * The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest- ment dollars here. 30 beautiful acres with Hwy 27 fr on i M ftS at5;BP19TWcAGM Ileared 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. Alre4llDigrtaggidf t iGg perty. Enjoy country living only minutes from town. Only $119,900.. * 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel' Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private and seclud- ed 2+/- acres. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! = -F- -w -71 1' JUST REDUCED MOTIVATED SELLER! 1/2 Acre lot in Alva on Pearl St. $124,900. Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800. Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no fur- ther. Located in the sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is truly a dream come true. Only $84,900. .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/arge oak. Beautiful lot for your dream home. $54,900. * $1,025,600. 51, '..1 l,,.ud'l ,l-b l tre'c tIuI OL. -,' r?1 iA,-1. ,: T' [ : dl 'II \ide * $988,025 tarch.:u.e & ,ff, o- N .'I + Jie One ofi kind AuIo nSilivage ypJ Oruirned uoth dc-irn bill C-I h-Jih * PRICE REDUCED $949,000 10'it Hard-10 o in, acre., adiining Bib-l:cd prop-rv' Lr, Muse Pjed i-:'d * $650,000 2+-. :re r. Lth he.ri oAl ,'Aj _n bu.) SR80. * 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 locat- ed on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is." * $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. * $135,000 REDUCEDI 4.70+/- acres. The perfect place for your drdaSlOg Mb tperty is secluded, yet close to town. * $98,900- 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There is a singlewide mobile home included with the property. The mobile home is to be sold "as is." * $25,500 $72,900 Call for more information about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely maintained and are dose to everything in aBelle * $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots available in 55 and older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA, AND LEHIGH ACRES * 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 dose to'LaBelle. $46,900. * Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrail use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just mintites away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Investor's dream! By purchasing this com- mercial corner lot with 3BR/2B mobile home for rental income could multiply your invest- ment! Grab this site now! $165,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezon- ing to Business. $119,900. 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 S863-675-1973 Ik If you are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! i CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorlzons-re.com RE INER ~~"S Se Habla Espanol ' ib 1 Real Estate Corp. lASOisCoHEL WoortyHILL DEBBIE HuDSON D Eu AMHus llimEAs.LD. HonoVIcIGS '.dT?,"M.. Associate Assoclate Associate IAssodiate Assoclale Assoclalte 23. N.BideS. aele L.33 G "I et your ad in the Hendry Glades Real Estate Magazine today' Call Lauren or Melissa ,at 863-983-9148, 863-946-0511 or o r e-mail magee@newszapocom Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 Brighton Seminole Field Day and Festival lA *? T \' Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken Jewel Buck, newly crowned Brighton Seminole Princess, was among the Seminole royalty at the Field Day and Festival. MAPP Continued From Page 1 Wendell Taylor, health issues with- in the county was a common theme while the county was mov- ing forward with their visioning process and it only made sense to include MAPP's goals with the county's. "Health was a big part of our first public meeting in the county visioning process," said Mr. Taylor. "I think this is an important process for all of us because you can have this and that, but if you don't have Street Continued From Page 1 brochure mapping project, would giDe visitorss ti the city some of the history of the area and the remain- ing historic buildings and -might, spa%% n new investment. It might also reacquaint residents with the city's proud past and help to foster a renewed effort to save that histo- ry for posterity." The mapping project would also be associated wth an effort to raise funds to install markers recog- nizing buildings which contribute to the city's two historic districts on the National Register. "The City of Moore Haven was founded on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River by James A. Moore in 1915, and much of the town's historic commercial and residential architecture was built between 1916 and 1926," Ms. Whirls noted. "Moore Haven began as the first major commer- cial center for the entire Lake Okee- chobee region, surviving a. devas- tating fire in 1921 and a hurricane in 1926. The city's first Mayor, Mari- Zone Continued From Page 1 new or improved property. "As part of the application process we were required to sub- mit memorable goals for the pro- gram," Ms. Whirls said Among these are: : Increasing the number of jobs in the EZ by 50 in the first two years and increasing the number of jobs paying 125 percent of the county average by 20 in the first two years. e Creating 50 new units of affordable workforce housing and 20 new units of elder/low income housing units in the Enterprise Zone. Recruiting five new commer- cial enterprises to the enterprise zone within the first two years. Recruiting three new light industrial businesses creating skilled/higher wage jobs within the first two years. Recruiting one new tourist- your health, what do you really have?" The group concluded their gen- eral session by asking themselves direct questions to determine the. viability of moving forward. The. first basic question was asked in the form of, "Why. are you con- ducting a planning process, what critical issues do you hope. to address?" Another "wish list" came forth x ith such things as a new health department building, identifying key local resources, develop an AIDS, HIl task force, more health education, address transportation issues, more local access to med- on Horolitz O'Bnen, was the first female mayor in Florida and the first, south of the Mason DL\on. Line Students in Crystal Drake's history class tried some years ago to have May\or O'Brien inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. "Now our challenge is to revive: interest in that riverfront, one of the few largely undeveloped river- fronts in the state, to take advan- tage of the 6000,watercraft that lock through at Moore Haven every year from Ft. Myers to Stuart, as \ell as attracting visitors dow n- town from LiS 27." The Main Street program man- ager said she hopes the Main Street sign, which is being fitted with a frame and pole by Moore Haven High School FFA students; will be installed just north of the Mamie Langdale memorial bridge, adja- cent to the off-ramp on US 27 for the historic district in February. Once it's in, she hopes to work with Garden Club members and others to install a bench, landscap- ing and other streetscaping to draw attention to the entrance, making it a gateway downtown. For those who would question the economics behind preserving based business to the historic river- front district in the Enterprise Zone within the first two years. According to Ms. Whirls, to achieve these goals the EDC, in partnership with members of the Enterprise Zone Development Agency, instituted new methods to track and evaluate recruitment endeavors, monthly and will re- evaluate numbers annually. Then they will be able to revise bench- marks after two years. Ms. Whirls emphasized resi- dents within the enterprise zone can take advantage of the building materials supply rebate when building or repairing their homes, a critical issue as rebuilding contin-, ues in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. "The building materials rebate requires a minimum investment of $8,000 (since the state will not refund less than $500 in sales tax), and the projects must be permit- ted. Property owners should save receipts for their purchases or the rebate can be based on the reap- ..... .... ....... n.. ........ ........... ........ HIP & KNEE SURGEON NOW SEEING PATIENTS AT HENDRY REGIONAL # Dr. Ed Humbert is a .fellowship i r trained hip and knee surgeon specializing in joint irplacenment aul artlnhscoln! of the hip andu knee. CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT Dr. Ed Humbert Next to Hendry Regional in Suite B 530 W. 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The benefits and results the group hopes to obtain through this list is to develop a plan of attack and seek a solid direction in which to follow by increasing partnerships throughout the area, open a line of communication between all invokled parties, developing and bringing awareness to the public that the health department isa "sys- temrn" not just a single building, and to develop a "teen talk" program to educate teens on health issues, mith a particular emphasis on sexu- historic buildings, Ms. \Whirls noted that according to Main Street statis- tics, 81 percent of the American . adult population took a tour of a historic property, site or district dur- ing their vacations last year. "Florida Main Street coordina- tor Joan Jefferson said she and her architect husband, in 1988, bought a 15,000 square foot historic build- ing in Stuart that appeared doomed, in a neighborhood which had only two thrift shops for ten- ants," Ms. Whirls related. "Five years later, when they sold the building, that downtown had II new businesses creating 30 jobs.; Recently the same building sold * again for $3 million: Historic preservation contributes to eco- nomic development." At their Dec. 8 meeting, the EDC also approved the application for a $10,000 start up grant for the Main Street program. As noted in the grant applica- tion, the Main Street program is intended to act as a catalyst for redevelopment and revitalization in Moore Haven. "One of the principal goals of the Main Street program is to increase the economic viality of praised value of the property once the certificate of occupancy. is received," the enterprise zone coordinator said. For a complete list of addresses located within Glades County's Enterprise Zone, go to www.flori- daenterprisezone.com, click on local zones, click on Glades County on the map, then click addresses. Since February, 2005, Ms. Whirls said, she has received sever- al inquiries, primarily from new developers (4) concerning the available incentives, as they relate to property within the Enterprise Zone, as well as 13 queries from property or business owners locat- ed within the enterprise zone, and have supplied incentives packets to those property owners/developers. Since Hurricane Wilma we have distributed or are distributing eight more packets, she said. In addition they have: Received eight calls concern- ing the location of the EZ bound- aries. Provided information on the ally transmitted diseases. With those questions and more in the books, the MAPP members moved forward to the visioning process, which will continue to lay a solid foundation for better overall health care in Glades County. More participation is wanted and needed as the group reaches out in an attempt to extend their partner- ships with key individuals and agencies throughout the area. The next MAPP meeting will take place March 2, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Glades County Public Library, located in Moore Haven. downtown. We'll work to secure funding for civic improvements, encourage reinvestment in the downtown area, recruit new busi- nesses and these will have a sub- stantial impact on the economic vitalitvy of downtown. "Sport fishing and duck hunting have long attracted tourists to the area," Ms. Whirls noted. "A fledg- ing eco-tourism enterprise is con- tributing to the community's eco- nomic. We hope to redesign and revitalize the historic waterfront while maintaining its historic char- acter, encourage compatible in-fill development on US 27, encourage improvement of tourist accommo- dations fbed and breakfasts, etc.) and promote and build on existing festivals and events to expand tourism." The funds, which if approved won't be disbursed until July, are expected to free up funding to begin a local incentives grant pro- gram, for improved business sig- .nage, storefront rehabilitations and special civic improvements. For more .information on the Glades County EDC and Main Street Moore Haven, phone (863) 946-0300. incentives to the county SHIP pro- gram, which is building one new home and significantly expanding two others in the EZ. Provided EZ incentives infor- mation to both the county and city code enforcement officers, to pass on to owners of substandard struc- tures to encourage use of the incentives where applicable. Requested that planning and zoning and building department staff refer any potential new devel- opers/business owners/residential applicants to the EZ coordinator for information about the incentives. ,; Acquired new maps of the EZ to pass on with EZ incentives infor- mation packets and received pdfs of those maps for incorporation on the Economic Development Coun- cil Web site, as well as the ability to pass them on to potential appli- cants in a digitized format. For more information on Glades County's enterprise zone tax incentives, call Ms. Whirls at 946-0300, or e-mail twhirls@glade- scountyedc.com. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of the love and support during the loss of our father, son and brother. -I r" We thank you for every act of kindness that was shown to us during this most stressful time in our lives. The calls, cards, flowers and food were so helpful. We are especially grateful for all of your prayers.. 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I NEW OFFICE: Building E, Hospital Annex Clewiston, FL 866-549-2830 Thursday, February 23,2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee SPORTS Clewiston boys wrap up regionals Tigers' (15-3) season ends after regional loss to Lely By Bill Fabian CLEWISTON The Clewis- ton Tigers' boys' basketball team wrapped up its nearly perfect season after ascending to the regional quarterfinal game against Lely Feb. 16. Tiger Head Coach Willie Lee led the Tigers at home after win- ning the district championship, with victories against South Fort Myers, Cypress Lake, andLemon Bay during the District 4A- 11 tournament at Estero. The regional quarterfinal game started off with a quick scoring drive by Clewiston. After giving up six straight points, the Lely Trojans finally settled in defensively and began to show an ability to anticipate the Tiger offensive schemes. Jasper Hunter and David Hol- ligan provided the majority of points for the Tigers in the first half. Hunter scored nine points, and Holligan put up another seven, including a three-pointer that dropped true with seconds remaining, putting the Tigers in the lead at halftime 22-20. Consistent defensive play on both sides kept the game close, but the Trojans began to make their move in the third quarter. The Trojans pressed for 15 points in the third, as the Tigers tried to adjust to a deep and well-disciplined Lely roster. Tiger sophomore Aundra Williams was good for five points and a solid rebounding performance in the third, but the Trojans led 35-33 going into the final quar- ter. The Trojans began to make crucial shots from the outside, including a three-point bucket by senior guard Evan Taylor that gave Lely the two-point advan- tage with 11 seconds left to play. The Tigers could not capital- ize on three foul shots that could have closed the two-point deficit, and Lely won the game 45-43. INI/Bill Fabian Tiger Head Coach Willie Lee led the Tigers at home after win- ning the district championship, with victories against South Fort Myers, Cypress Lake, and Lemon Bay during the District 4A-11 tournament at Estero. Lake Area Varsity Sports Schedules Editor's note: The spring sports season is upon us. To have your school's schedule published, e-mail them to" myoung@newszap.com. To help us provide lake-area cover- age, request a sports information sheet or please send game stats to myoung@newszap.com. If you don't see your school's sports schedule listed, please contact the schools directly and ask them to cooperate in submit- ting this information to us. Winter Sports Schedules Wrestling Feb. 16-18: State finals at Lakeland Spring Sports Schedules Glades Day Baseball Feb. 23: Hosts Benjamin 3:30 p.m. March 1: Hosts Amencan Heritage (Delray) 3:30 p.m. March 7: At Jupiter Christian 7p.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 Academy 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 4 p.m. April 6: At John Carroll 6 p.m. April 11: Hosts Clewiston 4 p.m. April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4 p.m. p April 15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1 p.m. April 19: At Pahokee 4 p.m. April 20: Hosts Seminole Ridge 4 p.m. April 21: At Glades Central 7 p.m. Softball Feb. 24-25: At Park Vista tourney Feb. 27: At Summit Chnstian 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 4 p.m. March 30: Hosts Benjamin 4 p.m. April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m. April 14-15: Bill Longshore touma- ment April 18-21: Distnct championship 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 Qualifier TBA .- .' .. .. . March 31: At Clewiston Invitational 3:30 p.m. Clewiston Hligh School Varsity Baseball Feb. 24: Hosts Lemon Bay 7 p.m. Feb. 28: At American Heritage 4 p.m. March 3: At Estero7 p.m. March 10: Hosts Dunbar 6 p.m. March 14: Hosts Evangelical Christ- ian 6:30 p.m. Sports in Brief Lifeguards needed CLEWISTON The city of Clewiston Recreation Department is hiring Red Cross Certified life- guards for the 2006 summer term. Starting pay is $9 per hour. Appli- cations are available at Clewiston City Hall. Lifeguard training CLEWISTON Red Cross life- guard training first meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the Youth Center March 28. Must be 16 years of age. Classes are $150 per person. Call the Youth Center at 983-1492 to sign up;. Tournaments are coming CLEWISTON Starting March 4-5, Bass Busters will be kicking off their Big Bucks tourna- ments in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee. There will be addi- tional tournaments held April 8- 9, May 6- 7, and June 10-11. The Big Bucks Tournaments allow for larger paybacks and more prizes. These are two-day events with total two-day weight winning the tournaments. Multiple places will be paid based on the number of participants. Entries may be picked up at local bait and tackle shops, on the Bass Busters Web site at www.bassbuslersflorida.com or by calling Chris Fickey at (941) 232-9539. The Team entry is $200 and includes the Big Bass Jackpot and all tournaments run from Safelight to 3 p.m. Sign-ups are also accepted up until tourna- ment start time at the city ramp in Clewiston. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did -you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment need- ed on your boat. This service is free. You .will receive a cordial, informative and confidential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet all the1 requirements. Call 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. March 17: At South Ft. Myers7 p.m. March 21: Hosts Cypress Lakes 7 p.m. March 28: At Riverdale 7 p.m. March 29: Hosts Sebnng 7 p.m. March 31: At LaBelle 7 p.m. April 4: Hosts LaBelle 7 p.m. April 6: At Evangelical Christian 7 p.m. April 7: Hosts American Heritage 6 p.m. Aprnil11: At Glades Day 4 p.m. April 14: Hosts Lake Placid 7 p.m. April 18: At Moore Haven 7p.m. April 20: Hosts Bishop Verot6 p.m. April 25-26, 28: Districts at Lemon Bay Softball Feb. 24: Hosts Lemon Bay 7 p.m. Feb. 28: At Lake Placid 7:30 p.m March 1: Hosts Bishop Verot 7 p.m. March 3: At Estero 7 p.m. March 6: Hosts SWFC 5p.m. March 10: Hosts Dunbar 6 p.m. March 13: Hosts Cypress Lakes 7 p.m. March 14: At Immokalee 7p.m. .. March 17: At South Ft. Myers 7p.m. March 28: At Riverdale 7 p.m. March 30: Hosts Avon Park 7 p.m. March 31: At LaBelle 7 p.m. April 4: Hosts LaBelle 7 p.m. April 6: At Glades Day 5 p.m. Apnl 10: Hosts King's Academy 7 p.m. , Apnl 11. Host Immokalee 7.p.m., April 13: At Moore Haven 7 p.m. Tennis Feb. 28: Boys and girls Hosts Riverdale 3:30 p.m. :March 7: Boys Hosts Sebring 4 p.m. March 16: Girls at LaBelle, boys host LaBelle 4 p.m. March 28: Girls host Sebring 4 p.m. March 30: Boys and girls at Immokalee 4 p.m. April 3: Girls at Lake Placid, boys host Lake Placid 4 p.m. April 6: Boys and girls host Immokalee April 13. Boys and girls at Okee- chobee4 p.m. Track Feb. 24: At Riverdale TBA Feb 28: Hosts LaBelle/Immokalee 5p.m. March 2: At Sebring Relays 4:30 p.m. March 7: At American Heritage 3:30 p.m. March 9: Girls at Palmetto Ridge TBA March 10: Boys at Edison Relays 3 p.m. March 14: At LaBelle 4p.m. March 17: Al Bishop Verot Invita- lional TBA March 31: Hosts Clewiston Invita- tional 3:30 p.m. April 4: Hosts Charlotte/Moore Haven 5pm. .April 7. At LaBelle Invitational 4 p.m. Apnl 11: Districts at Golden Gate 1 Ifyou owc $10o;IH)Oor niure in past due taxes, there are four solutions: (1) You can pay i rnm lull. 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The 140-pound Tiger grap- pler entered day one of the tour- nament against Hernando's Jesse Graham and emerged with a commanding 9-4 deci- sion victory in key first round action. The victory put Smith in a good position as the day-two action heated up with Smith tak- ing the mat against the returning .state champion from Jupiter Christian, Andre Johnson.. It would be the champ's most grueling and challenging match of the tournament, but Johnson did manage to take a 9-5 decision against Smith. Johnson cruised through the remainder of the competition to claim his second straight state title while Smith was forced into the loser's bracket. Smith came ready to dig himself out of the hole on the final day of competition and found himself staring into the face of his greatest wish for the tournament and that was to face off against Palmetto Ridge's Clynt Hadley who had defeated Smith for the regional championship in a controver- sial match where Hadley scored the winning move with two seconds left in the match that left Smith settling for sec-, ond place. Smith came into the match after picking up another victory as he downed Joe Santiago in a 9-8 decision victory. Even more than a shot at the state title, Smith was hoping for a rematch along the way and was granted "sweet revenge" with an 11-4 victory over Hadley, knocking his regional competition out of the state tournament. Smith took the momentum into the championship bracket and knocked off Dusty Fellow in a 2-1 decision before drop- ping a 3-2 decision to Clay's Andy Milburn who would go on to finish third. All three grapplers who placed over Smith are graduat- ing seniors, giving Smith the hod as the state favorite when he returns for his final year of competition next season. Smith's success, as well as the overall success of a young Tiger squad can be credited to what some people are calling the best coaching staff in the state led by former All-Ameri- can Jess Alford who has sur- rounded himself with a group of 20-somethings, all former All-Americans as well. - But one coach who proba- bly stands out the most is the mother/coach of :Moore Haven's Trey Toms who has taken her son the distance as Moore Haven's one-man wrestling team. Toms concluded 1A wrestling action in the, 135- pound weight class division with a sixth place finish. Toms opened up the tournament with a 3-1 decision in first round action and concluded second round action with an 8-6 deci- sion before dropping his final two matches against the even- tual state champion who hand- ed Toms a 10-6 loss. Toms went up against the eventual fourth place finisher who managed to squeak out a 3-0 victory to end Toms' hunt for state glory. Glades Central also sent one wrestler onto state and the 125- pound Dolphilio Success would also claim sixth place. Success opened up the tourna- ment in a similar fashion after claiming back to back close decisions, with Success win- ning his first round action with a 2-1 victory and went on to claim a 3-1 decision in the sec- ond round. Success launched himself into the championship bracket with an impressive 10-5 deci- sion in round three before hav- ing to default his next two matches, one of which went to LaBell's Colin Sparks who ended the tournament in fifth place. K~) A Price excludes taxes and surcharges (Home Long Distance includes a carrier universal service charge of 10.2%, which may very by month, carrier-cost-recovery surcharge of $0.99 and certain in-state surcharges.) Surcharges are not taxes orgovernment-required charges. 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"The pressure at the pump can be particularly difficult for drivers, but there are some easy ways to cut down the amount of fuel you're using without cutting down on the time you spend behind the wheel," says Dennis Hampton with Hampton Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Clewis- ton. Hampton Chrysler Dodge Jeep offers a range of Chrysler Group products, several which include fuel-saving technologies such as Multi-Displacement Sys- tem (MDS), which can improve fuel savings by up to 20 percent. In addition, there are additional measures drivers can immedi- ately take to enhance fuel econo- my: Modifying Driving Habits Slow down. Every five mph over 65 mph can decrease fuel economy by as much as seven percent. Use modest acceleration when possible, minimizing "jack rabbit" starts. Prudent use of air condi- tioning and other accessories such as interior lighting and heated seats. Use cruise control to help maintain a steady speed. Limit extended idles and warm up periods. 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If vehicle engine light is on, have the vehicle serviced. Faulty components such-as an oxygen sensor can reduce fuel economy as much as 40 percent. Additional information and news from Daim- ler Chrysler is available on the Internet at: www.media.daimler chrysler.com Brghton Recreation Mens SoftballToumament 2 Home Run Liit Where: Brighton Reservation Date: March 4,2006 Entry Deadline: February 28, 2006 Entry Fee: $200 R Home Run Derby For more information contact Brighton Recreation at 863-.763-3866 SFWMD to fund job training program As a state partner in the Ever- glades Restoration program, the South Florida Water Management District is reaching out and help- ing the unemployed learn new skills that will equip them to become part of the restoration workforce. Through a cooperative agree- ment with the Education Center of Southwest Florida, Inc., the Dis- trict will provide up to $550,000 in job training funding, which was approved at the District Govern- infg Board meeting, which took place Feb. 8. The Education Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. is the umbrella agency for a variety of local partners, including the Hendry-Glades Career and Ser- vices Center, Hendry County Eco- nomic Development Council, Florida s Heartland REDI, Hendry Board of County Com- missioners, Southwest Florida Workforce Development Alliance, and Eckerd and South Florida Community Colleges. The training program, target- ing Hendry County area resi- dents and small businesses, will prepare people for immediate work on the construction of the C-43 West Reservoir to be built along the Caloosahatchee River, As part of the Acceler8 initiative, this project will reduce the num- ber and volume of fresh water discharges from Lake Okee- chobee to the Caloosahatchee Estuary and provide additional water supply. Incentives and partial or full scholarships will be pursued for those qualifying under the pro- gram, plus all training opportuni- ties will be offered at the lowest possible cost to participants. Stu- dents will have a choice of train- ing to be a construction site work- er or a heavy equipment operator. "There is a shortage of heavy equipment operators in- South Florida, and this training program will provide a whole new pool of qualified workers that contractors bidding on Acceler8 projects can hire," said District Executive Director Carol Ann Wehle. The SFWMD has already implemented job training pro- grams in Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay. The effort in Hendry County reaffirms the agency's commitment .to assist firms to be technically positioned for maximum participation in prime and subcontract opportuni- ties, increase workforce aware- ness and promote workforce training. Lagoon photos sought for 2007 calendar PALM BAY It's that time again. Submit your photos to the 2006 Indian River Lagoon photo contest and your artwork may be featured in the 2007 Indian River Lagoon calendar. Photos must have been taken within the Indian River Lagoon watershed, which extends from Ponce De Leon Inlet in Volusia County to Jupiter Inlet in Palm ,Beach County. Judges are look- iing for creativity. Popular sub- jects include wildlife, plants and habitats indigenous to the lagoon, however, past winners focused their lenses on recre- ational and commercial activi- ties, children's activities, scenic vistas, underwater photos and lagoon landmarks. Entrants may submit up to three photographs for consider- ation. Images must be in land- scape format only. Submission must be in the form of 5-by-7- inch or 8-by-10-inch quality prints. Many images will be selected for inclusion in the cal- endar to be available in the fall of 2006.* In addition, the top three win- ners will receive $300, $200 and $100 for first, second and third place respectively. The remain- ing nine will each receive $25. Prize money will be sponsored by Environmental Consulting and Technology Inc. All entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2006, arid accompanied by a signed application, which details entry requirements and limita- tions. 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Online News & Information newszap.com Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has established a citrus canker quarantine in Glades County. NO citrus or citrus plants may be moved from a quarantine zone. NO citrus trees may be planted in a quarantine zone without Department approval. All citrus debris in residential quarantines must be double bagged and disposed of with household garbage or in a Class 1 Landfill in accordance with provisions of the Citrus Canker Program. All businesses engaged in citrus production, handling, or sales within a quarantine zone MUST sign and abide by compliance agreements with the Department and follow mandatory decontamination procedures. Further information and more detailed maps are available by calling the toll-free citrus canker helpline at (800) 282-5153 or visiting the Department's Web site at: www.doacs.state.fl.us/canker Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner of Agriculture Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 Thursday, February 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Alico announces new acquisition LABELLE -- Alico, Inc. (NAS- DAQ:ALCO), one of the South's best-known agribusiness compa- nies operating in Central and Southwest Florida, announced the purchase of the assets of Bowen Brothers Fruit Company, Inc. a cit. rus harvester and marketer, by its. new ly formed and wholly owned subsidiary Bowen Brothers Fruit, 'LLC lor $1.9 million John R. Alexander, chairman and chief executive officer of Alico. said, "VWe are very pleased to acquire the assets of Boven Broth-, ers Fruit Company. Inc., including the use of the name "Boven Broth- ers" Bowen Brothers has earned- the reputation as one of the pre- mier fruit marketing and harvesting companies in Florida. "This acquisition should allow us to harvest our citrus crops in a timely manner and to expand this new capability. The purchase will assist Alico, through its subsidiary Bowen Brothers Fruit, LLC, to fur- ther diversify its operations through vertical integration within the citrus industry. I am also happy to report that Mr. Jim Shuford, longtime presi- dent of Bowen Brothers, has signed an employment agreement with Bowen Brothers Fruit, LLC, arid will serve as the president of this ne\. subsidiary. The assets purchased include a prime office location at a key intersection in downtown \Vin- ter Haven Florida. The operations of Bowen Brothers Fruit, LLC will con- tinue to be headquartered at the Winter Haven facility." Bowen Brothers will continue to provide harvesting, marketing and risk mitigation services for the citrus operations of Alico, Inc., its subsidiaries, and other citrus grow- ers statewide . Insects showcase at Olustee re-enactment LAKE CITY, Fla. When Civil War buffs commemorate the strug- gle bet., een North and South at the Battle ol Olustee re-enactment this weekend, a University of Florida expert will be on hand to demon- strate how Rebs and Yanks faced a common foe insects. Participants and .spectators gathering Feb. 17-19 at the Olustee Battlefield. Historic Site near Lake City can gel ,' up-close-look at weevils and lice and learn how pesis affected soldiers, courtesy of Thomas Fasulo, an extension ento-, mologist with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Fasulo; who develops instruc- tional materials on entomology for 'UF, said pests played a significant and deadly role in the Civil -War. Diseases, often spread by insects, claimed twice as many lives as combat injuries. "People have a fairly sanitized idea of what a soldier's life was like during the Civil War," he said. "Every soldier at the Battle of Olus- tee 5,500 men on each side - was infested with body lice." Even dedicated re-enactors might balk at hosting the blocd- ,sucking insects for the sake of his- torical accuracy, so Fasulo a re- enactor with 12 years' experience - will present a one-man show of sorts. Portraying a Union officer, he will wander the park displaying vials of lice and their eggs, known as nits, and tell visitors about the pests. Soldiers inadvertently spread lice by sharing equipment particu- larly blankets to lighten their loads for long marches, he said. The pests did not pose a serious health threat during the Civil War, but they made life uncomfortable one man could host more than 100 lice, each raising small, itchy bites on the soldier's skin. Men would temporarily rid themselves of lice by boiling their uniforms and bathing, or by kick- ing up anthills and dropping their clothes on top, letting the swarm- ing ants pick out lice and nits, Fasu- lo said. But in the close quarters of camp, no soldier was ever louse- free for long. The pests were so common that soldiers bet on louse races for entertainment. "Soldiers would each pick a louse off their uniform and drop it onto an army-issue tin plate," he said. "The soldier whose louse reached the edge first would win tobacco, or food or a night off from guard duty." Union Army rations provided breeding grounds for another prevalent pest, a tiny brown beetle called the granary weevil, Fasulo said. At the Olustee re-enactment, he will spend part of his time in a simulated Union, encampment, displaying weevils in hardtack, a cracker made from flour and water that was a staple of the Union sol- dier's diet. "In the war, men given moldN hardtack could usually redeem it, the next lime rations were doled out but they weren't allowed to trade in the ec.ilt-infei'd I iti- " he said. Weevils could be removed from hardtack by dropping it in a cup of boiling water or coffee and skim- ming the insects off the surface, Fasulo said. Re-enactment spectators may not be familiar with lice ard weevils. but they'll probably recognize the insects that posed the greatest threat to soldiers flies and mosquitoes. Common houseflies spread dysentery and diarrhea, which claimed as many as 100,000 lives during the four-year conflict, he said. Malaria, spread by mosqui- toes, infected I million soldiers dur- ing the, first two years of the war and claimed thousands of lives. "It's hard to imagine now, but doctors did not make the connection between mosquitoes and malaria until more than 30 years after the Bat- tle of Olustee," Fasulo said. The vast numbers of men and animals involved in the war made insect problems inevitable, said Gary Miller, a research entomolo- gist at the U.S. Department of Agri- culture's Systematic Entomology Laboratory in Beltsville, Md. "Army camps were giant breed- ing and feeding grounds for insects," Miller said. "For example, the Union Army of the Potomac began the Overland Campaign in spring of 1864 with more than 100,000 men, 8,000 to 10,000 head of cattle and over 56,000 horses and mules. There is little doubt the soldiers.were surrounded by both animal and human refuse." The Battle of Olustee, fought Feb. 20, 1864,.was the largest Civil War battle in Florida, Fasulo said; The Union Army, which entered the state through the port of Jack- sonville, was sent to establish a government loyal to the Union and cut off supplies of beef and salt to the Confederate Army. The Union Army was forced to retreat after four hours of fighting, ending with almost 2,000 of 5,500 Union sol- diers killed, wounded or captured. More information about this year's re-enactment can be found at Fasu- lo's Battle of Olustee Web site, http://extlab7.entnem.ufl.edu/olus- tee/. Miller has a Web page on insects and the Civil War, at http://scarab.msu.montana.edu/hi storybug/civilwar2/civilwar.htm. Author to have book signing BELLE GLADE Dr. Effie C-. Grear, retired principal of Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, will sign books at Palm Beach Community College in Belle Glade Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. in the Classroom Building. "Up from the Muck" reviews the historical background of education in the Glades area during Dr. Grear's four decades as an educator there. She also presents stories of individu- als who were educated in the Glades and had successful profes- sional careers. It was published by His Purpose Publishing Company. "The book is a venture of love which I hope will unveil the fact that the Glades has produced peo- ple who have made it in their career paths without being ath- letes," said Dr. Grear. Farmers encouraged to improve bird habitat The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commrission (FWC) is encouraging north Florida farmers to improve quail habitat and providing cornpen- sation for those farmers who do so, under a federal program ini- liated last year. The program, CP33 Habi- tat Buffers for Upland Bitds, pays farmers to not mow or har- row the native grasses and brush that bh:rdei their fields and instead allow it to remain natural. These "'bcbxthite buffers" provide much-needed habitat for quail, songbrds and- other small animals : The U.S. Depaitrnert of Agii- culture' (USDA), workingn g through local Farm Service; Agency (FSA) offices, will enroll up to 250.000 acres nationwide for the "Northern Bobwhite Quail Habitat initiative. Florida has been designated for 2,800 acres. I I The initiative is part of the IUSDA's Conserialton Reserve Program, which compensates larrners who set aside sensitive areas to protect water quality and other en ironmenlal assets Lando%\ners may plant these buffets or m a r allor natural %egetation to become estab- lished. In either case, they must agree to manage the enrolled acres periodically to prevent tree encroachment Bobx while quail, once prolific in the Southeast and Midwest, .have declined in the past several decades. Since 1980, quail pop- ulations have declined 70 per- cent nationwide, according to federal data. ' The cause appears to be loss of habitat the weeds, shrubs,' briers, goldenrod and w ildflow - ers that spring up after a natural or planned disturbance such as a prescribed fire. These tr pes of vegetation provide the neces- sary. food, cover and nesting habitat for quail and other birds, but this habitat has declined due to modern farming techniques, urbanization and lack of pre- scribed fire. If a landowner wants to enroll in the program and meets basic land eligibility require- ments, he may establish a natu- ral border from 30-120 feet in width around one or more sides of an agricultural field. Compen- sation includes a one-time sign- ing bonus of up to $100 per acre enrolled. Landowners will recei% e annual payments for the length of the 10-year term of the agreement based upon soil fer- tility and local established rental rates plus an annual mainte- nance payment of $5 per acre: The F\VC is reaching out in particular to landou rnei s in 21 counties in northern Florida, where this initiative has the most potential to benefit bob- while quail. Interested landowners should contact their county FSA office and ask for enrollment applications Ioui Practice T'P.. - Habilat for Upland Birds. Funds available to feed children this summer ATLANTA Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) i_ available to Florida taith-based and i com- munity sponsors to operate feeding programmers for low- income children this surnmet The federal funds will reim- burse organizations that oppe-: ate the USDA Summer Food Ser- \ ice Program for Children \\hen school lunchrooms close for the sjrnmer, a signifi- cant number of children in low\v- income Florida:, communities could be at nisk of hunger or poor nutrition because free and reduced price school meals are not available IISDA's Summer Food Program is designed to bridge this sumi her's. nutritionri gap It reimbuisc-.,i o anizationrs for serving free, nutritious- breakfasts, lunches or snacks to children in eligible low-income areas. ' However, the program con- tinues to be underutilized, largely due to a lackd of %dlling operators and feeding sites. Last year 8,067,535 free meals were served to low income Florida children at a USDA summer food program. Yet the number of free and reduced price school lunches that Florida children ate -during the school year was 178,176,514. - In Florida, the Summer Food Program is administered by the Department of Education. To operate the program this sum- mer; organizations should con- tact this state agency as soon as possible to attend one of the required training being to take place on the following dates: Feb. 22-23, Feb. 27-28., Feb. 28, March 2-3, and March 7-8. Applications and sponsor infor-. mation may be obtained from the Child Nutition Programs, 325 W. Gaines Street, Room 1122, Tallahassee.FL 32399-04-0. 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INTEREST SAVINGS BASED ON 0O% APR VERSUS 12.5% APR FOR 60 MONTHS, @2006 CARRERA ADV. ajJ-New 200fthTqtIer Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 :1:32:lky 6d . ot- r"' mu L t Thursday, February 23, 2006Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Aronberg brings a little GC to Israel ISRAEL Senator Dave Aronberg (D-Greenacres) recently returned from his first trip to the country of Israel. Much of his trip was spent exploring Jerusalem, a city rich in religious history and culture. Walking down the Via Dolorosa, Senator Aronberg reflected on the role that this famous street played in the Christian religion. "It was fascinating to walk down the street that marked Jesus' final path," said Aronberg. "From the Western Wall to Masa- da to the Via Dolorosa, it was very meaningful to experience first-hand these essential land- marks of the Judeo-Christian faith." During his trip, Senator Aron- berg never forgot about his con- stituents in Glades County, even sporting a Moore Haven Terriers; T-shirt while visiting with mem- bers of the Isrdeli navy. Throughout his six-day trip, Senator Aronberg met with gov- ernment officials, including U.S. Ambassador Richard Jones. Sen- ator Aronberg also had a chance meeting in Jerusalem with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was in Israel for a judicial conference. Senator Aronberg's trip was funded privately, with no taxpay- er dollars expended. Senator Aronberg said, "Over- all, it was a trip of a lifetime, filled with memories I will never forget." Submitted to INI/Jessica Stead Senator Aronberg visits the Holy Land. Bill passed for victims of domestic violence TALLAHASSEE Senator Dave Aronberg's (D-Greenacres), bill to require employers to grant leave to victims of domestic vio- lence unanimously passed its first Senate committee. U.S. employers lose between $3 billion and $13 billion each year as a result of domestic vio- lence through lost productivity and the cost of training replace- ment employees. Senate Bill 498 moves Florida one step closer to joining six other states that have laws giving domestic violence victims specific job protections. Within a 12- month period, the bill grants employees who are victims of domestic violence three days of leave to deal with issues surround- ing their personal situation. This includes.. making court appear- ances, receiving medical treat- ment and attending counseling. "According to a national bar jour-' nal, as many as half of all domestic violence victims report losing a job due at least in part to their per- sonal situation. It is critical thai we do our part to help these victims get the services they need, .while. being able to stay employed," said Senator Aronberg. The bill has two more commit- tee stops before it goes to the Sen- ate floor for a finalvote. "My personal experience rep- resenting victims of domestic vio- lence in court motivates me to push this bill through the Legisla- ture this session," said Senator Aronberg. "This bill provides a reasonable, common sense solu- tion to an ongoing problem that jeopardizes the safety of employ- ees and the productivity of employers." Williams and Aronberg to close loophole FORT MYERS Senator Dave Aronberg (D-Greenacres) and Rep- resentative Trudi Williams (R-Fort Myers) announced that they have * re-filed bills to close the controver- sial write-in loophole that has been used to manipulate the electoral process since theyear 2000. Even though similar bills filed by these legislators last year failed to make it to the floor of the House or the Senate, SJR 106 and HJR 8,75 will once again force legislators to deal with this important issue., In. 1998, the voters overwhelm- ingly passed a constitutional amend- ment that opens primary elections to all voters so long as all candidates in the race come from the same political party. The constitutional amendment forced candidates to reach out to all volers-not just those who think only like themselves. But in 2000, the will of the voters was thwarted by a State Division of Elections opinion, which said that write-in candidates close primary elections because they are consid- ered a general election candidate, even though they pay no filing fee, collect no petition signatures and their names never appear on the ballot. Thus, the "write-in loop- hole" was born-and the politicians ha\e taken full advantage of it. "\,ith all the talk over butterfly ballots, hanging chads and the vot- ing rights of ex-felons, the \vrite-in loophole has disenfranchised more Floridians than any of these other things combined. The write-in loophole has been exploited by politicians of both major parties and has kept thousands, and possi- bly millions, of people from vot- ing," Senator Aronberg stated. "In a state infamous for its voting prob- lems, the write-in loophole is the worst of them all." -In Lee County during the 2004 elections, a majority of voters-more than 161,000 people-were unable to vote in the races for sheriff and county commission, district three. Because they are used to disen- franchise voters by their mere pres- ence, write-in candidates seldom campaign. Since the loophole was discovered in 2000, 33'o of all wnte- in candidates in these legislative races received 3 or fewer votes, and 200o actually received ZERO votes. "Everyone in Florida should be troubled by this threat to our democracy." Aronberg said. "Even if Senate and House leaders contin- ue to ignore this problem, Repre- sentative Williams and I will not sit idly by and let them push this issue to the back burner." "This legislation"works to right a major injustice in our voting sys- tem," Rep. Williams said. "This is an issue of statewide importance, but it is especially significant to me because my constituents in Lee County have dealt Irst-hand with the effects of allowing this loophole to stay in place. Everyone should have the right to vote." Women's heart disease evolves differently BETHESDA Md. In as many as three million U.S. women with coronary heart disease, choles- terol plaque may not build up into major blockages, but instead spreads evenly throughout the artery wall. As a result, diagnostic coronary angiography reveals that these women have "clear" arteries with no blockages, incorrectly indicating low risk. Despite this, many of these women have a high risk for heart attack, according to newly published research from the National Institutes of Health. In women with this condition, called coronary micro-vascular syndromrne, plaque accumulates in very small arteries of the heart, causing narrowing, reduced oxy- genflow to the heart, and pain that can be similar to that of people with blocked arteries, but the plaque does not show up when physicians use standard tests. As a result, many women go undiag- nosEd, according to findings from,. the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) study. Insights from the study are published in a special supplement to the Feb. 6 issue of the "Journal of the Ameri- can College of Cardiology", avail- able online Jan. 31. "When a diagnosis of this con- dition is missed, women are not treated for their angina and high cholesterol and they remain at high- risk for having a heart attack," said NHLBI Director Elizabeth G. Nabel, .M.D. "This study and the high prevalence of coronary micro-vas- cular dysfunction demonstrate that we must think out of the box when it comes to the evaluation and diag- nosis of heart disease in women." The National Institutes- of Health initiated WISE in 1996 to increase scientific knowledge about ischemic heart disease in women. WISE aimed to develop accurate diagnostic approaches for ischemic heart disease detec- tion in women, to better under- stand the ways in which heart dis- ease develops in women including the significance of ischemia with- out coronary blockages in women, and to evaluate the influ- ence of hormones, on ischemic heart disease development and diagnosis. INI FlondaKatrina Elsken Dressed for the festival Araya Youngblood, 3, wore colorful traditional Seminole attire to the Brighton Seminole Field Day and Festival on Friday. The festival and rodeo continued over the week- end, at the Seminole reservation in Glades County. UOM'[ Of TUf "OR1iWU CLA^fD- k pop Ik ,-- .',0 Make up to $2,500 by filling in the space above! Sell your personal valuables if they're $2,500 or less for absolutely free! No fee, no catch, noproblems! * 4 lines for 2 weeks * Price must be included in ad * Private parties only * 2 items per house- hold per issue SClewiston News E-Mail: grouping pfl< pricedatl it or less Independent Newspapers reserves the right to disqualify any ad. DEMoCRAmT < EMO'CRAT. The Sun Toll Free 877-353-2424 classad@newszap.com c hain.... Yes, this newspaper "chain." But this unlike any other. is part of a "chain" is We are owned by a journalistic trust. 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This is the sixth year for FAR's scholarship program. Students winning first place in each of the Association's 13 districts in the state each will receive a $5,000 award, and second-place winners each will each receive a $1,500 scholar- ship award. But new in this year's contest, students will also be recog- nized for winning third in each dis- trict with a $500 scholarship award. The 13 top district-winning essays will then go on to compete to win three $5,000 FAR scholarships on the statewide level, for a total of $106,000 in scholarship awards. Entering the contest is .easy. Stu- dents write a typed, double-spaced essay 500 words or. less on the topic, "How Does a Realtor(r) Professional Benefit the Communi- ty?" Students can check with their high school to obtain an applica- tion kit, or go to the media section of FAR's Media Center Web site at http://media.living.net to download the application kit All essays, along with an official Essay Cover Form, must be postmarked no later than March 17, and mailed to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, P.O. Bo. 725025, Orlando, Fla., 32872-5025. INI Florida/Katrina Elsken Brighton Seminole festival Officers from the Brighton Seminole Police Department were on hand to talk to visitors at the Brighton Seminole Festival and Field Day on Friday. They distributed coloring books for the children and key chains that snap together like seat belts, with a reminder to always "buckle up." Crist, ABA announce initiative to prevent teen dating violence TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist announced "A personal relationship] National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week of happiness and safe would begin Feb. 60and continue Domestic violence can i through February 10. Crists office joined the American Bar Associa- ily as it can target adul tion (ABA) in promoting aware- toolkits save even one t ness of teen dating violence and sponsoring a week of activities for ous. relationship, this w schools to help them address the issue. Earlier this week, Crist spon-. sored a Cabinet resolution recog-' nizing the week and the preventa- The American Bar Association tive measures it advocates. is pleased with the response i. As part of the nationwide effort received from Florida and. other to reach out to high school stu- states across the nation that have dents, the ABA created a Teen Dat- enthusiastically embraced the mis- ing Violence Awareness and Pre- sion of the ABA's National Teen vention Toolkit, produced with Dating Violence Prevention Initia- input from teens throughout the tive," said Martin Olsen, chairman country, including Florida teens of theABASteering Committee on serving as Ambassadors for the the Unmet Legal Needs of Chil- ABA Prevention Initiative. The dren. "By calling upon Florida's peer-directed kit offers a list of high schools to participate in the warning signs of an abusive rela- first ever National Teen Dating Vio- tionship and prevention tips in lence Awareness and Prevention order to help parents, school per- Week, Florida is doing its part to sonnel, la.wers, court personnel, ensure that our nation's teenagers law enforcement and medical pro- 'are protected from the harms of fessionals assist teens who may be teen dating violence, and that they in a violent relationship. Fifteen will have opportunities to enioy schools in Florida received compli- healthier and happier future adult mentary copies of the toolkit to relationships." use next week. Some of these Teen dating violence is an schools plan to include the pro- ongoing crisis that receives little gram in their ongoing curriculum public attention despite the num- through the assistance of school ber of people it affects. A 2003 resource officers and classroom study conducted by the Center for teachers. Disease Control revealed that "A personal relationship should approximately one in five female create feelings of happiness and high school students report being safety, not fear and pain," said physically and/or.sexually abused Clist. "Domestic violence can tar- by the person they date. Approxi- get teens just as easily as it can tar- mately 39 percent of all students get adults and children If these surveyed reported that they had toolkits save even one teenager been the victim of dating violence. from a dangerous relationship, Teens who are part of an abusiKe this weekwill be a success." relationship are also more likely to p should create feelings ety, not fear and pain. target teens just as eas- ts and children. If these teenager from a danger- eek will be a success." Charlie Crist, Attorney General experience violence inr theiradult relationships. School personnel can help by paying attention to student rela- tionships that form in school and looking for students who request sudden schedule changes or whose grades suddenly drop. Friends, parents, teachers and oth- ers can work together to ensure that teens feel they have enough support to report the abuse and remove themselves from danger. The ABA toolkit includes a guide for teachers that features potential classroom activities for raising awareness of the issue and starting dialogues about the prob- lem, wallet-sized cards with the National Domestic Violence Hot- line number listed and a DVD where teens share their personal accounts of abusive relationships. The kit and more information about Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week is available online at http:,,. For help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (.800) 799- SAFE (800) .799-7233 or (80)-787- 3224 (TRY). 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Enjoying the sunny skies and warm temperatures while Yankees shiver and shovel their driveways seems a fulfilling reward for mak- ing the decision to live in the South, despite an occasional hurricane or two. But, every 10 years or so, we get chilling temperatures so cold that we wonder if we really do live in the Sunshine State. According to Central Florida FYN Agent Teresa Watkins, Florida does not have dra- matic seasonal temperature drops, which allows plants to go into dor- mancy slowly like they do up, north. We can see the thermometer read 80 degrees one day and 30 degrees the next morning So far this winter, we have experienced several frosts, and a drive through Okeechobee reflects these visits by Jack Frost. It does not bode well for many landscapes. Damaged tropi- cal vegetation on large specimens of bananas, hibiscus, jasmine hedges, taro plants, and garderi perennials can be seen all over. You can use tropical and sub- tropical plants in your landscape, but if.they are not protected during critical cold w weather, they will suf- fer, Using plastic or leaving cloth directly on the leaves will still leave your 'landscape. vulnerable to freezes, and is not recommended Insulating with frost blankets made just for that reason will ensure your investment will sur\i\e the occa- sional cold snaps. But spring will soon be in the air and' ugly brown leaves look terri- ble! What should you. do? When can you being to clean up your. yard? The urge to take your shears and chop all the dead vegetation off-is almost-impossible to resist. But the best management practice is to leave the damaged leaves on until the danger of frost has passed, usuallI late February mid March. Pruning off the dead foliage and- stems stimulates new growth and cc.uld possibly subject the reviving plant to even more stress if we have another cold snap. If you must take the damaged leaves off, do not cut into the green stems. That \ill encourage the plant to remain dormant until the warm weather has arrived. Leave green leaves on the plant to assure. adequate photosynthesis during the recovery state. Tropical shrubs and plants may take months to show signs of life .again., Be patient and allow the plant to recuperate. To help revive \our landscape after the threat of frost is oer, focus on pc.pei wvater- ing and pruning! Watering more often is not a good way to revive your landscape, and can actually promote root rot and other plant diseases to an already stressed Florida yard. Depending on your soil and plant ti pe, watering once a week in the \intertime and every three to four. das in the sunmmrnertime is usually adequate. As for pruning, it may be diffi- cult for you to cut back severely on- your damaged plants, but it's the best \ ay to remove dead wood and promote healthy new growth. Most plants %\ill recover much more quickly and grow bushier and more compact. To know if your plant survived the frost, check it by scraping a -small area of tissue. If you see greenish or moist light colored tis- sue, your plant is still alive. Cold injury may appear as a lack of spring bud break on a portion or all of the plant, or as an overall weak appearance. If it has not sprouted new growth by April, chances are it did not survive. Cold injured wood under the bark would show black or brown. Prune these branches below the point ofdiscoloration. Palm trees are veiy often dam- aged in the wintertime, but some- times take months to show the full effect. Queen palms and pygmy date palms are often affected by cold temperatures. Cold weather slo\ s down the growIth of palms, reducing root activity. Low tem- peratures %.%eaken tropical-plants to the point where' a disease can kill them. Severe cold damage from frost or freezing tempera- tures destroys plant tissues and ,may severely reduce water con- duction in the trunk for years. Considering a new tropical plant? Be sure to ask your nursery owner what the hardiness zone is for your new plant; our zone is 9b, which means we get temperatures as low as 25 degrees each winter; Yobu can't fool Mother Nature forev- er, so choose the right plant for the right place. Try our state tree, the Cabbage palm Cabbage palms are hardy all the wa} up to North Carolina, so small dips in the freezing temps should not be an issue. Providing nutrients in the form of fertilizers should be done in the springtime when temperatures \ai m up. A general 16--1-8 fertilizer for your lawns and ornamentals should be applied late in February or early March. Citrus palms and acid-loving orn-'.mtals will respond to appropriate applica- tions of specialty fertilizers after the danger of frost has passed. : Taking care of plants and lawn affected by our sudden winters doesn't have to be a lot of work. If you prepare. them prope-iy in advance, you will give your land- scape a greater chance to survive. Fresh Florida cabbage is now in season; is good for you These are heady days at Flori- da's farmers' markets. Cabbage season is here, and the.market are brimming with it cool, crisp, -and fresh. If you've never tried field- fresh cabbage, now is your chance to taste the noticeable difference. Picked just hours before you buy it, it is remarkably crunchy and sweet. Florida's cabbage season runs from November through April, with production peaking around St. Patrick's Day. The season is essentially over as soon as the heat kicks in, usually in early May. Nearly all the cabbage grown.in Florida consists of hybrid varieties of' green cabbage, with red ari- eties making up less than 1 percent of production, According to Dr. Chad Hutchinson of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research Farm in Hastings, the most com- mon cabbage variety grown in Florida is a standard green cabbage called Bravo. Dr. Hutchinson describes the flavor, as "peppery," not too hot but not too mild. "Bravo can handle the ups and downs in temperature that Florida experiences at this time of \ear," Dr Hutchinson sala *'; -" rslike itbecause of its consistency in pa,.. duction. It's an older variety that has stood the test of time." The Hastings area, near St. Augustine, is Florida's principal cabbage-producing region, with 4,000 acres currently in produc- tion. Substantial commercial acreage is also found in Manatee County, in west-central Florida, and small cabbage farms are sprinkled throughout the state. In 2003, Flori- da was the fourth-largest producer of fresh-market cabbage in the nallon. "The Hastings area produces two of our most beloved staple foods, the cabbage and the pota- to," said Florida Agriculture Com- missioner Charles H. Bronson. "Cabbage is mildly flavored, inex- pensive, and satisfying, so it's no wonder it's been a favorite for gen- erations. It's an old standby that's only becoming more popular as people begin to learn how nutri- tious it is." Cabbage is low in calories, free, of sodium and Tat, and rich in fiber and iltamin C. It contains iron, cal- cium, and potassium, along with beneficial phytochemicals that may inhibit the growth of breast, stomach, and colon cancers. Cab- bage soothes ulcers and improves digestion. "When selecting cabbage," Dr. Hutchinson said, "look for a nice, firm head. Size isn't important, but the outer wrapper leaves should be green and not wilted. This shows the cabbage is fresh and hasn't been sitting aroundTo ltoo long . 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Mechanics i Graduate from an approved course in heavy & diesel mechanics, inree years e-perience Both Mecnanic positions require class B drivers license. Musq have a High School Diploma or GED Bolh located in Ciewision. GSi Coordinator or the LaBelle otice Musi nave Ba(helor of Science Irom an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, or related lield witn considerable epen- ence in the use ot geographic information systems or 8yrs equivalent eipenence All positions are full nme with medical benefits. retirement, sick and vacation leave These positions will oe open until killed Job descriptions & applications car, be ODtained in lhe Salellite Office in Clewislon and ine Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Departmentl. Vel Prel. EEO. Drug tree Applicants needing assistance in Ihe application process should contact HR. Duda Farm Fresh Foods. has. several job openings with different levels of experience: fuel truck driver, welder, mechanic and mechanic helper.. 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Re- quires BS/BA and 1 yr. exp. in employment coun- seling or related social .services/job'training (i.e., unemployment counseling) OR AS/AA and 3 yrs. related exp. Prefer exp. working with the migrant farmworker population (specify amt. of time) teaching adults. Visit www.pbcgov.com for de- tailed job description and employment appl. Sub- mit appl./resume with any Vet. Pref. doc. for receipt by 5 pm 3/3/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50 S. Military Trail #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Fax 561-616-6893 EO/AA M/F/DN (DFWP) 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 @ 863-983-1408 x532 for more details. BRANCH SPECIALIST-GLADES AREA The American Red Cross has an opening for a Branch Special- ist in our Glades Area branch. This position is responsible for the daily operations of branch office and community out- reach. Should be comfortable speaking to community groups, become a certified CPR Instructor and assist with disaster emergency response. Bi-lingual a plus. Excellent benefits package. Please email cover letter and resume with salary history to boothel@redcross-pbc.org or fax (561) 650-9147. EOE-DFWP ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES Has the following immediate opportunities at our outdoor therapeutic program in Clewiston. Full time, excellent benefits that start day one! Camp night Watch/Security Monitor campsites o ensure safety/security during nightlime hrs. H.S. diploma or equivalent preferred. ; Previous exp and ability to work over night shift. ; required. .P;.. e Nurse Technician : Provide administrative support to R.N. with health services 10 include sick call. record review, monitor- ing, health screening and health education. Requires H.S. Diploma and 1-2 yrs supervised exp in child and/or adolescent services. Should e famiiar with the psychological/physical needs of youlh. Medical office experience or medical terminology preferred. Fax resume to 863-983-1405 or call 863-983-1400 for more information. EOE/DFWP Case managers needed Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) is seek- ing full time case managers to assist families in Glades and Hendry Counties affected by Hurricane Wilma. Applicant must be a high school graduate/GED. Strong verbal and writ- ing skills, reliable transportation required. Bilingual preferred. Applications can be picked up at 352 W. Arcade, Cewiston. For more information phone (863) 983-5269. Executive Director Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) is seek- ing a full time executive director to coordinate long term re- covery activities to assist families in Glades and Hendry Counties affected by Hurricane Wilma. The director will coordinate rebuilding, case management and volunteer efforts, prepare materials for monthly meetings, seek grant funds, donations and volunteers. Ability to com- municate effectively both orally and in writing. Bilingual a plus. Successful candidate should have a bachelors degree and at least two years in an a administrative management capacity. Long term recovery experience a plus. Salary range $40,000 to $60,000 plus benefits, contingent on experience. Re- sumes may be submitted at 352 W. Arcade, Clewiston. For more information phone (863) 983-5269. FOAM INSULATION Company based out of Clewiston now hir- ing installers, South Florida travel required. Company vehicle provided; Monday through Friday. Piece work. Guaranteed minimum $550 a week during training period. Benefits, bo- nus, and travel cost paid. Must be 21 years or older with clean drivers license. We are a drug free workplace. Inter- views will be conducted every Monday morning from 8-1Oa.m. at our Clewiston Facility. Call 800-683-3155 to line up an interview time. Directions to our facility will be giv- en to you at that time. Competitive pay, 401K, medical, dental. Walk in to apply at ACE Hardware, 310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. Please ask for Nevin or Jordan. Your new home could be Your new car could be in in today's paper. Have today's paper. Have you looked for it? you looked for it? iw Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 Thursday, February 23, 2006 1 ur euar 2.2 Emlymn FullTim Earn $126+ a day OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN FT. PIERCE FL FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES/PART TIME SCHEDULES "I.LOADF-and UNLOADER and ORDERFILLER ,: .- POSITIONS S(00+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE) 3 6 12 18 24 30 Start Months Months Months Months Months Months 12.65 13.15 13.65 14.15 14.65 1.5.15 15.65 i Weeknight: Tuesday-Friday 4:00pm-2:30am . Weekend: Sat- Mon- 6:00am-6:30pm Team incentives based on performance(potential $.75 an hour) 1.35/Hour weekend shift differential .35/Hour 2nd shift differential We offer.a competitive benefit package-Medical, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Stock Purchase Plan, 401k and much more. Wal-Mart Distribution Center is located off Exit 126 Midway Rd. Go East, at 1st red light turn Left on to Glades Cut Off RD. Take 1st left under overpass on to Jenkins. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON-SITE 24 HOURS A DAY/7 DAYS A WEEK Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DN 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 MIS SPECIALIST MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Phone 868-946-2420 ,. Fax 863-946-2487 EqUral Opportunity Employer ENJOY OUTSTANDING BENmErTS, EXCELLENT PAY, AND A FUN PLACE TO WORK! Server Tad Clerk Housekeeper Players Club Security Officer Poker Brush Chef $5.50 plus grats $21.00 avg. wigrats $8.00/hour $10.00/hour $10.00/hour $8.00/hour Salaried Oee The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group a worldwide leader in privatized Corrections, offers a challenging and exciting opportunity. We offer full benefits. CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS Starting Salary $28,300. The GEO Group a worldwide leader in privatized Corrections, offers a challenging and exciting opportunity. We offer full benefits. LPN'S NEEDED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR Full time position Educating inmates in a prison setting. Must have 4 year degree. ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN Volunteer Coordinator. Must be Ordained. LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR High School or GED. Bachelors degree or experience in a related field. THE GEO GROUP South Bay Correctional Facility 600 US Highway 27 South Phone: 561-992-9505 Fax: 561-829-1902 EOE, M/F/V/H TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! 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 SCALE OPERATOR Now being hired at Ortona Sand Company Call (863)675-1454 Shop here first! The classified ads 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. Wanted: Plumbers/Plumber Helpers/Service Tech. Call for appointment (863)675-1155 DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED. for LaBelle Office, (863)674-0799 or fax re- sume to (863)-674-0899 Financial I Business Opportunities 305 Money Lenders 310 Tax Preparation 315 ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you.earn $800/day? 30 Ma- chines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033. CALL US: We will not be undersold! F Emlymn Fum I''o'mm e Emlymn Ful im I'l CITY OF CLEWISTON IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Secretary Recreation Dept. (Youth Center) Various and routine secretarial work. Supervise activities at Youth Cen- ter. Good typing and telephone skills re- quired. High School diploma or GED required. Requires working Saturday af- ternoons. Applications may be picked up from Marilyn McCorvey, City Hall, 115 W. Ventura Ave. Position is open till filled. EOE/DFWP Dispatcher Police Dept. Receive complaints and dispatch police, animal control and/or fire units as needed. Main- tain various logs and reports; provide as- sistance in records as necessary. Experience preferred, but will train. High school diploma or GED required. Must be willing and able to work shiftwork, week- ends ad holidays. EOE DFWP Perfect opportunity lor civic minded individuals and volunteers. Become a Local Coordinator * Find host families and supervise international high school students. * Work with high schools and community groups. * Earn companion for each student placed. International travel rewards, work from home and make your own hours * Support and training are provided. Call Kelly at 800-322-4678, e.,.t 5164 or e-mail cover letter and resume lo kquigley@aifs.com or lax to 203-399-5463 Visit www.academicyear org to learn more. Local Vending Route' All Brands Soda. Snacik, Pasiry. Water. Juices, Greal EQuip. meit. Non-Reiail Locationr Financing Available w,$7.500 Down. 18 7 7 ) 43 8.72 6 (B00#2002-037). NOTICE Independent Newspapers will never accept any advertise- ment that is illegal or con- sidered fraudulent. In all cases of questionable val- ue, such as promises of guaranteed income from work-at-home programs if it sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad on these pages, we advise that before responding or send- ing money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 for previous complaints. Some 800 and 900 telephone numbers may require an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you call a number out of your area, use caution. IMMEDIATE CASH!!! US Pen- sion Funding pays casr now for 8 years of your future pension payments. Call (800)586-1325 for a FREE no-r.ibllalion eilnimae ww uspensionlurn- ing.com. Services ,. Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 ARRESTED? All Criminal De- fense Felonies...Misdemean- ors, State or Federal Charges, Parole...Probation, DUI...Traffic Tickets, Bond Reduction. PRIVATE ATTOR- NEYS STATEWIDE 24, HOURS A-A-A ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE (800)733-5342. DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. 8am-7pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977 Love the earth Recycle your used items by. selling them in the classified. PROFESSIONAL RESUMES Cover Letter, Resume & References Provided. Contact Diane at (863)677-0908 NEW SELF STORAGE 46 units 7x15, 8x15,10x15, 10x30,12x30,15x25. Full electric, secure on Commereio St. 350 ft. from Clewiston Police Dept. 863-983-6663, 863-983-2808, after hrs. 863-983-8979 Merchandise Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines 535 Building Materials5410 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 Computer/Video 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment/ Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 LampS/Ligiftts 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television/Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR CONDITIONER -'05 York - 3.5 ton package unit w/ heat, new in box $1250 (954)309-8659 CENTRAL AIR & HEAT for Mo- bile Home 3.5 ton, 5y/o, In- nertherm, $350 (863)447-2130 SHARP ROOM AIR COND- with remote control, uses 110V, asking $100 (863)675-0104 FARM-ALL CUB Circa 1948. Good shape. $2150 (863)673-9200 NORITAKE CHINA- Pattern: Mystery #198 Really Beau- tiful !!, 58 pieces, w/2 large serving platters, sugar bowl, & gravy boat. Will ship. Great buy at $450!!! (302)674-4149 Delaware CONVECTION OVEN w/stand. Brand new. Never been used. $999 or best offer. (561)992-4838 ELECTRIC STOVE, Whirlpool, 2 yrs. old, white, asking $75 or best offer. (863)675-0107/675-2234 STOVE- self cleaning, good condition, $125 (863)675-2627 MICROWAVE- Tappan, with clock works good, $25 or best offer (863)675-0104 SHED- 12'x8', Vinyl side. Good shape Only $325. (863)675-8937 STORAGE SHED- Rubbermaid, Large. $75. (863)674-0963 BICYCLES- 1 means like new cond. $60 (863)357-3779 Emlymn Medical Emlymn Meical Emplomn Meical -.i 0 r ve y Y. efiAre' ili?. pHo ptt , Registered Nurses Seasonal Support Emergency Room Positions Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN These positions require strong communi- ICU Full-Time, Part-Time cation skills, a friendly disposition, the & PRN ability to multitask and a willingness and desire to help people. Med/Surg Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN PBX Switchboard Outpatient Full-Time Operator/ PCAs Engineering Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Secretary Administrative Full-Time Assistant Dietary Tech Full-Time Part-Time & PRN Must be proficient in MS Office prod- Maintenance ucts and have excellent written and ver- I . bal communication skills. : Mechanic Ultrasound Full-Time Technologist Pharmacy Tech Full-Time Part-Time I Must have 3 years of hospital experience. Sird your resume i.: Raulerson Hospital, Attn: Janis Stevens, 1796 Hwy. 441 North, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Fax: 863-824-2771. Phone: 863-824-2750. Email: janisl.stevens@HCAHealthcare.com. Visit our Web site at: www.raulersonhospital.com. ;-,," --- ~ Raulerror. Hoilptal i an Equal "" "''t Opponuniry Emplcyer Raulerson \ Hospital L4,-":Vbe Seminole Tribe of FL Health Dept. has openings at our- Brighton Reservation for: RN-Case Manager: Coordinate home health care & DME. Conduct. home visits, oversee medical cases & provide nursing services Counsel patients. Active FL RN lie. BLS cert. Primary care exp. FL driv- ers lic. Community Health Rep: Provide home health services. Incl. asst. w.meds, dress- ing changes, check vitals. Provide trans- port for patients. Assist in clinic. HS dip/GED. FL drivers lie. Apply by email galtman'asem- tribe.com: fax 954-967-3477 or mail: HR, 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024. www.seminoletribe.com - Need Faster Internet? '_ HiiI 1 Fast Affordable Available Secure SkyTalk 0 866-639-8754 *1tllto BUILDING SALE! "Beat Next Increase!" 20x26 Now $4200. 25x30 $5800. 30x40 $9200. 40x60 -$14,900. Ex- tensive range of sizes and models. Front end optional. Pioneer (800)668-5422. METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manufactur- er. 20 colors in stock with all Accessories. Quick turn around! Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. ROOF OVER PANS-(54) alum, 13ft, $200 firm for all (863)467-7953, TOYBOX, Little Tykes Black Tire, matches Nascar theme, new in box, $50. (863)902-3311 ext. 525 WEDDING GOWN- w/veil & headpiece, pearls/sequins, long train, size 11-12, $300 (561)985-8145 ASSORTED BASEBALL/FOOT- BALL & BASKETBALL CARDS- Approx 400-500 $400. (863)357-0125 ELVIS COLLECTIBLES- Many items, Mint condition, Will sacrifice $300. (863)467-0627 FOOTBALL & BASEBALL CARDS Racing & Comic. late 80s early 90s Exc. cond. $400 neg. 863)763-8943 HOCKEY CARDS, (50), Wayne Gretzky, inserts incl., book value $150, asking $25 (863)674-0564 OIL PAINTING- 16x20 "Sinking Boit", damaged by Hurricane Erin, sunk by Hurricane Opal $100 (863)763-0634 OLD RECORDS-(45 records) 78's Joni James, Sarah Vaughn, Bill Haley,Doris Day,Guy Lombardo, Mills Bros, Nat King Cole, Frankie Laine & more. In albums. All for $175 (302)674-4149 Delaware. Will ship OLD RECORDS-(45 records) 78's Joni James, Sarah Vaughn, Bill Haley,Doris Day,Guy Lombardo, Mills Bros, Nat King Cole, Frankie Laine & more. In albums. All for $175 (302)674-4149 Delaware. Will ship DELL NETWORK COMPUTER- Pentium il Win. XR Word, Games, $150. (866)855-0158 LASER PRINTER, Xerox, $50. (863)467-5400 PRINTER- Brand new, Used less than a week, Canon PIX- MA ip1600 w/ c/d & info, $25 (863)674-0564 DRAFTING TABLE & CHAIR- 30x42 w/slide, like new $60 (863)824-0835 BED, Little Tykes Country Cot- tage Dollhouse, girls, twin, incl. mattress & boxspring, $250. (863)902-3311 x525 BED, Little Tykes Red Racing Nascar, boys, twin, w/built in toybox under "hood", $250. (863)902-3311, ext. 525 Captains Bed, twin, Solid wood, 6 drawers, under-' neath. W/mattress. Like new. $225 (863)634-2582 CHINA- Mahogany, 34" glass 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 unit, $500. 863-467-5800. DINING TABLE & 4 CHAIRS- wicker, glass, $50 (561)704-3690 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER black & white 6' tall, 3' wide, glass shelves, lighted two pieces. $150 (863)763-0625 FULL SIZED BED, mattress and box spring with rails, $75 (304)582-2116 RECLINER large, leather, hunter green, $50 or best of- fer. (863)763-6346 LIFT CHAIR RECLINER- dark blue, mini condition, orig $1200 3sKing $350 186s3.824.079 LIVING ROOM TABLES, 2 end and 1 coffee; glass top, ex- cel. cond. $100 neg. ,(863)467-5400 , RECLINER- green, like new, askiria 150 orbest offer 1. 1863I1824-0 3, SOFA .-, Tan 7I long and brown, & blue pin stripe queen sleeper sofa, $150 i239i82'2-31 )4 SOFA- 2yrs old, wine colored, with recliners at each end. $300 i86.3'675-0777 SOFAS (2) like new 76" long, firTm support $500 will ;,ll Separate 18b31467-06160 GOLF CLUBS (22) comes with golf bag, good cond., all that's missing is putter $30 neg (863)763-4849 GOLF CLUBS- complete, matched set, metal woods, irons, bag, putter, $135. (863)946-3123 YAMAHA GOLF CART, Batter- ies new 6/05, $1400 or best offer (863)357-2709 Iv mes- -: sage COLT COMBAT COMMAND- ER- 80 series, 45 cal, 4 1/2 bbl, never fired, $1250 (937)215-0307 SHOTGUN, high standard pump, 12 gauge, Pump Flite- King Deluxe Rib. $300 or trade for pistol, (772)461-8822 DUMB BELL SET- with rack, $40 (863)467-5299 WEIGHT BENCH- $10 (863)467-5299 PATIO BAR- with 6 chairs, pewter color, wrought iron frame, ceramic tile top, exc cond. $500 (863)467-4253 PATIO SET, white minlr glass top & 4 chairs. Wrought Iron. $125 or best offer (304)582-2116 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 ACTION SCOOTER, Heavy Duty. Excellent condition. $875. or best offer (863)675-2596 LIFT CHAIR, Good condition. $100. (863)467-2267 WHEEL CHAIR- Extra large, up to 500lbs, asking $100 (239)657-2427 Angel WHEELCHAIR- Folds, Good condition. ,$100. (863)467-2267 WHEELCHAIRS, good shape oversized, new, $250. 863-357-8788, leave phone #. WHEELCHAIRS, regular adult size $175. 863-357-8788, leave phone #. 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. Empoyen FullTime 020 WATER SOFTENER- Atlantic, Used approx. 5 yrs. $300 i8634b67-5601 as; for Paul DEMO HOMESITES WANTED NOW!. For the NEW Kayak Pool! The On-Ground Pool with In-Ground Features! Unique Opporiunity SAVE 11. Call 166348-7560 FREE ESTIMATES' Firanc- ing. HOT TUB- Eclipse, Chemicals & cover included. $1000. (863)674-0963 HEDDON FISHING LURE- Old- er, Vintage, Good shape. $25. (863)946-3123 PITCHING MACHINE- digital read out, for softballs or baseballs. good cond $500 l8613697-1341 GENERATOR- new, $375 firm, (772)201-8932 HONDA GENERATORil8hp, 8k continuous watt, new never used, $2000 (863)467-5756 Wheelbarrow & 2hp Air com- pressor $75 will separate li863)-67 7792 DAEWOO VCR- like new $25 or best offer (863)467-0670 . IT M., r . 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 Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed/Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies 860 Seeds/Plants/ Flowers 865 BAY COLT- 2yrs old, 13.3 hands Good youth English prospect. $800. (863)675-2106 aft 8pm Tennessee Walker/Appaloosa Gelding, red ro'an, gaited, 15.2 hands, 15 yrs. old, $1100. (239)353-7517 LAWN CART- Pull behind, tilt- ing, $50 (954)629-3257 LAWN EDGER- Briggs & Strat- ton, gas engine, $40 (954)629-3257 MURRAY Riding mower 18hp automatic drive Needs some work belt $200 or best offer, runs (863)357-2709 RIDING MOWER- Murray, 42" cut, hydrostatic transmission $600 (863)763-8548 EmIpoyment Full Time EARN DEGREE online from home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers *Criminal Justice. Job Place- ment. Computer provided. Fi- nancial aid if qualify. (866)858-2121 www.onli- netidewatertech.com. MEAT SAW, Hobart: In good condition. $950 or best offer. (561)992-4838 WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy Direct and Save! Full Body units from $22 a month! FREE Color Catalog CALL TODAY! (800)842-1305 www.np.etstan.com. ELECTRIC PIANO- Korg P80, LIKE NEW, a steal at $800 or best offer (863)763-3229. GUITAR, Electric, Fender Statocaster w/Fender 15R am- plifier. $275. (863)673-3860 GUITAR, Harmony Stella, Par- lor style late 40s- 50s. Excel- lent condition. Asking $250. (863)467-0627 . IBANEZ AK85 GUITAR- like new, $500 or best offer (863)763-3229. ORGAN- Freedom II with all instruments and stool, exc condo. $1500 or best offer (863)467-4253 BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS $50 each. Call Debble 1863)983-7702 CHIHUAHUA, Toy puppy, Srhol. current Healin Cert. 350. 18i631675-3729 or . (8631675-2541 GERMAN SHEPHERD- female, p payed, 3yrs old, great ds- 0posITor. $100 (863)357-3026 JACK RUSSELL PUPS- color- 1L1, shot, wormeo, $250 (239)340-8503 SHEPHERD MIX- female, 1 1/2. asking $50 or best oner 86 3)697-6618 YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 11 wks. old. Sweet & Lovable. ACA Registered. $500. Good home only. (863)467-6984 YOUNG DOVES- various col- ors $15 each. (863) 675-6214 after 6pm. LaBelle.area. 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 Fax (239) 658-8289 Phone: 1-800-218-0007 Seminole Casino, the most exciting attraction in SW Florida! 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Berner Gonzalez 863-677-1010 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 863-697-0189 863-228-3265 561-722-7347 margy b f te t t bcSe Haba Es0 b and Ft .:. p, ML# 0509 ed r o e Panfet ol Se Habdna Espanol CBS New Construction Oni t l 9 avail- 1) Home Improvement Business! PB edr I) New Listinge 8 Acre i n MCntura Looking for the impossible? C.ipportuniy II Gredod o Home REDUCED' YOU MUST SEE TODAY! able. 3 nd.,2 ba. garage Texas Ave., Ho implement business and awieari se Ranch- buildable l6t s. 21.25 acre -i .eldon knoks t ce 9 ac res on US 27 or One l BI fA. c I p Marina Tel our de t ul I: lroud Harlem and 1673 sq ft. Special Loan! sl2.5 a tl pl n ae dran le sd and 3 indd yo e an a ra Le t y our ment the Palm Beach. Hendry County ine. Over arun becauI-e yu .hrav. foL t.: ,i pir. rfec* Iges LUTZBUILDERS$151,300Why by beuope (4t 2as blong at l.vrtahlh0e vcrdiVI andi3llfeetotitli bu a o sv 27 fr a s acces prced nrpla r ylocante on a qui etu -trer n old.when you can get B-ard NeS2ny Hacend .J ., MLS# r or ai A ea -id 27K Don't let Potentialofori4th Bedroom., $0,~ ia M av No Other Listing compares to this North indude.Beoain9boKsiCallfrGlen@677-1441 200602389 ti one g et awn Double-Wide 3 bedroom 2 baihrtm n Side on Avenida Del Rio 3bd/2ba home 2 ftrrnei, MLS# 200S30488 Oneofakind! bedroom 2.5 bath home 2) W.Ventura 2bd/ ba. in Brand New oubleide mobile home features a garn in car garage, Tile through out, New alu-) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobi home 2)De Monte Ave3 Bedro/2 Bath on Dl Monte Almost 3500 sq. ft. under Condition Readyto Move in. Hard wood master bath, formal living roomand minumroo Hurricane shutters, Irrigation sing Room h Cathedral Ceiing.CBS h alk'ing ar. Caged pool .& Spa with poolside Floors New Appliances 8ft. Privacy Fence, family room, and it even has a fenced iSyste ove in taurn key Pritine Clean Large bopen kitcheR and f normal dining dist 'nl T' a kichen. Separate office building with half Big Back Yard.Don't Miss On This Great yard with lots of trees. Now Reduced $259,900 Large r ard2 c wn ith ult n bbqr ivin at $it so Okbee sepcIV flLI ent bath. Could easilylbe converted toa4 or5ner te 5$94., 92 s MaLS 200520398 bedroom home. Too manyextras to list. Dl $K. MOO There's room for a contented cow, bNew Usting 2bd/2ba home located in Must see at $124,900 MLS# 200540984 Photos & info on realtor.comk aioe werla ve. h aoDoniarmingn9dd u have the time t o l ist, show Perfect f your 2rM am eAcre s Lo Pioneer Plantation sits on 7.5 acres. It 3) Reduced 4beroorn/2 ri o 2400 sqift- a) s r ptop ge MLS#200 21on924. 3) Redeuced Flle: 1.09 se ra e has a front porch and beautiful oak N mlesin 2re .H acemewin in' Monura H rale nh Es the L rg edt w ow! $89 2bd Acres. i MH t' DPing stance ta n1. AH)d ina ader e 2bd/2ba MH king Distance -tress. Call Luan for more information! Spli:tiloor plari.Cathedral nigs, laigeoEpTe Lc NatetNGon Moore Haven'River Gardens From r tr o ft-Ce Redla-ed to A2va C, m b 1 ask y p on Loore Hv eR Gardens Fromoa I,.a,_. Lo fco Rr ,',h, or -anq tor, SAcreTracts see@$129,90MLS#200521690 not 13. (Rfe MLS# Growing Area. Build Your Dream: Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 1. Tampa Ave- This property is f enced 4) Reduci. t 200528863 s Home Here! 4) New Listing! 3bd/2ba MH in MRE on Bd disaster! Fix It Up and it may just and has ati arre whi tich Meyerchick Drive, Lot #1 5,on the 125 Ac. Land is Cleared ithenBeautiful be livable. Anyway, you can buy this include aaf -40 ft. Mustsee@$70,M000MS#200521640 4) Pioneer Plantation bedro pond @62k i H is ea With reatl doublewide mobile home in Seminole otaTr s e 3 wbath II II Ierv Thatcher Blvd., near the riverPines. Home is Very Spacious With Great Manor for not much more than the lot tall treasured Sable Palms. 574.0)'05 Hrom o o aom o me i2Bhhme n rae Floor Plan. Place is Immaculate! $108,5K. value at o39.9K 2. 155 Union Ave This ve rty s MLS 20014439 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8, 5) Moore Haven Yacht Club 2bd/2baMH Looking for peace & quiet? Step into secluded, heavily wooded w/ native Pine, raeil justefor1349J0 2. 0,o.s ealc w/ extra lot, *Includedain Purchase Price. Oak n freely 6)PortLabelleeBuildable Lotreadyforyournew 5) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 wooded Thatcher Blvd., Lots11 or 12, @$60K Partially furnished & Squeaky Clean! 55 & located in MRE. Home features formal and the quietnessH ee woods is awe- home $59,900 MIlS# 200512627 acres on Riviera t Listed at $84,900 eachareaged bunldin M oturestmal ,some.o w 7 t m eatoiful T10 homar e ra.5 ac i sed at,00n4lyeach older community.. Reduced to $129,900 living room and separate family room 3 -S 7) Land Ho Beautiful 10 aoe parcel located on MLS# 200604536for quick sale. with a fireplace. Garden tub in master m Sweetwater Ave. This property has AI Don Farming Rd. just mile offofHighway 6)Pt. Absolutely Perfect for your dream bedroom only152K many beautiful trees that include wild 80just a short ride from Labelle and t. Myers. 6) P ob"lbedroomconly.S1'52K maple and oaks. Small man-made lake High and, dry and waiting for your new home. for quick sale. Partially cleared and home. 20 Fenced Acres v/ pond. Lots 6) New Listing in Flaghole! hidden in thick trees & brush. Thereisan$299,900oMLst20 8 listed at $124,900 MLS# 2006(13592h 2 0FnNewListing!cd25rAsrepmob acnt of wildlife.9 on) resiewf wtoolegptneuth/osoa ks year 2.5honac oing @ Ne ging @ $d4 ele abu19d Uo wildlre. Ts pe 8) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer 7)Your Home Here!! Call the Priced below recent sales. Will. Go gnhardwtoughu Rc m.9n a 4.195 Union Ave.- This property is Plantation. Great location-just 1 Block Smith/Williams team Let us show Fast! Only $409,900.00 remodeled Sft. fence around property with HU ii t d untouched and veryPrivate. Heavily wood- south of Tampa on Hendry Isles Blvd. you how we can marketlyour home to pole barn in backyard. Get your hands on rCe floiriron. Ll.,,:ied i n. ed wit tft red by Property will not last long at $74,900 over 6 million potential buyers a this beauty for $169.5K Manor you can't pass this up @ only Florida's native wildlife. MLS# 200614840 month!! $79.9K! p r h Sam2x J.o iCathysaS Ashley orsoEnrique-svle ..s d a Charles MonturaTract$,lUst,Show and Sell.25 Very Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 Great starter home or invest- New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice 30 acres of pasture and woods in New Listing! Established appointment! Flori i me Ran s i /2 Horseshoe Ac. @ $145k combination of seclusion in a natural business and o property New Listing! 2003 4/2 Doublewide MiSS Sugar Pageant Located on paved road. Very clean, tools. Located in Moore Haven erty sales experience I am on 2.16 acres. Property features a Fenced, All appliances included, an As Is frame house going for looking forward to serving second mobile home, large steel Call for more Get it while you can! Won't Last $65K the business and residen- building and storage sheds and has information! Long! $107.7K tial community. substantial potential I I I Houses Sale 1025 1 I Houses Sale Thursday, February 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee TRACTOR restored Gilson. .11h/p,4spd. New tires, tubes, battery & seat. Rebuilt eng. $350 (863)467-6696 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon.12pm &.every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Rentals g ENT -S -Build To Suit- Up To 10,000 SO. FT. Belle Glade Area Real Estate Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 Belle Glade. Mub-Unul CBS Apariments, 1 & 2 Baim Call Tnompsori-Birk.er (561 )996-5261 I Land- Sal MOTIVATED SELLER. 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Llamme para mas information. (863)234-9804. MOBILE HOME & LAND '93 Homes of Meni 28R/2BA w/Oelachea garaged, on.3acre 863-983-6002 Recreation ' art' l,',-' *"cm S305 Motprcycles 30A Sprt Ve.Mcles/ATVe 3035 AIR BOAT, Aluminrium hull, 220 GPU. Top jolb wRin rod bear-, ing carti mntake. 10,500 (8631227-3687 BASS BOAT- 16'9- (Callenger. 140 Evirrude, t'rrlr Irolling mir. i,)o mUCh 10 li [ $2500 t1rm ]8634-67-4646 BASS BOAT, 17 Ft, Dynairak. Made by EDO-Tide. Good shape. EP 150 np Evinrude $5500. 18631467-2253 BASS BOAT: Dynairaul 1988. 15 Ft, 50 hp Varmaha 0/B. Tennessee Trailer 53200 (2171825-8229 CHEENOE, 15 Ft. on Trailer. 7.5 Merc. Like new. $1800. (863)517-2077 LaBelle. FORCE OB 85- 125hp, LOW- ER UNIT. 20", $250 (8631467-5736 JON BOAT 121. V bolnom, w/ trailer $300 (8631763-8415 Lowes 1991 Boat & Trailer. 2002 Metc. 75np 4 stroke, $7,000 16 Linda Road Buck. Head Ridge Sports Boat, 10'5", Mercury WaterMouln & Irailer, $2 500. (863)612-0159 STARTER- for Force OB mo- tor $75 (863)467-5736 THUNDERBIRD BOWRIDER- 65np Evinrude & iraidel. Runs Encellent 51800. 18631763-3451 WANTED BOAT TRAILER for 2011 Ponroon 1863)467-8567 FIFTH,WHEEL- 30' w/screen room, in Lake Port, 53500, lol reni 1140 (863)465-5944 HUNTER or FISHERMAN'S dream. travel trailer w/Floid3a room, you move $2500 neg. (863)467-6604 How fast can your car, go? It can go even faster when you sell it in the classified ROAD RANGER FIFTH WHEEL, 90, 28'. It.. asking 52500 1863)763-6888 TRAIL LITE '00- 27'6", slide- out, very clean, pull w/1/2 ton trk, $8500 (706)416-01100 OKee.. YELLOWSTONE 5TH WHEEL '85- 30', $3900 or best offer, excellent condition (863)234-1888 BOAT MOTOR: 2005 MERCU- RY 0/B, 2 Stroke, 15 hp., $1500. (239)225-3282 BOAT MOTOR, Jorhnson, 15 np.. Electric Start. $550. Firm. 1863)674-1065 MOTOR GUIDE Trolling Motor, 12/24 volt, 67 lb. trust, hand conirOlled good '.ond. $175 Call 863-467-1381. OUTBOARD MOTOR- '92 8HP Johnson, long shaft, $450 (863)447-2130. HONDA REBEL 2003, Excel- lent. $2000 (863)517-2077 LaBelle. HONDA SHADOW, Shaft drive, needs TLC. rust on chrome, some pitting, Nice paint. Good project. $350 (561)924-2208 HONDA SHADOW VT 750- '05 Silver, Brand new, 243 mi. Accessories included. $7800. (863)675-3469 HONDA VALKYRIE 2001 V6, 14k miles, great cond. Lake Port, $8,000 (706)338-0653 VULCAN 750, '03, 4;202 mi., windshield & saddlebags, $4000. (863)673-4314 after 5pm Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifeids. FOUR WHEELERS (2) w/hel- met, 50cc, & 70cc, 2 months old. $1900/all (863)697-8831 POLARIS PREDATOR '03 500cc, has motor work, $4000 (561)798-3674 TERRY- '80, 30ft, Need lots of work. Good hunting trailer. $1000. or best offer (863)634-2915 CADILLAC DEVILLE '89- load- ed, good cornd., $1500 (863)467-8268 CAMARO Z28 80- auto, all original, nice reSio1a1on pro- ject, $2000 nen. (863)634-6601 lyve msg. FORD ESCORT LX 1995 4dr sedan, cold air, pwr steering & brakes. 56k miles, excel. cord $2500 (863)635-1139 KIA SPORTAGE- '2000, Con- verliOle, Auto, Cold A/C, 49K, Great cond. $4000. or best offer (863)763-9329 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, '91, Carlrer silver 126k miles. sun rool well kept $.800. needs trans world drive able 1863)46--6060U MERCURY SABLE WAGON, in Moniura, engine needs work $.900neg 1863)801:5-8786 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 1999 94K ml $6500 LOOKSs & Runs greail Call (81212,2-0439 See in LaBelle PONTIAC FIERO, 88 good ires, 4 cyl., 5spd good on gas $1500.18631467-00'30 TOYOTA MR2 '88. 2 dr. 4 cyl, 5spd. manual, power, win/dr Great mileage. Dependable. $150 rneg 1561)924-2208 AUTO WANTED: Looking to Duy Antique Car / Converilble / Truck Please call (9541561-2776 CHEVY SILVERADO, '94, 4 w*eel drive, 3/4 ton, runs good, $3800 1863i381-04 32 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 1999, 4wd, hard and soil lops loaded $10,750 1863J467-4001 BEDLINER for lull si:e Fora Pick up Truck eycel. $200 .r Ue.l oier (8t,3i76j3647 CAR DOLLY, '03, iihe new, used 4 times, good iires, scraps lignls $925 neg or trade (8631697-9704 CARBURETOR & HEAD- 350, wiih 202 valve $300. (863)763-5061 POS TRAC UNIT- 8.5 w/gears, 342 & 373, $250 or best of- fer (863)467-8856 SOFT TOP- complete for a Jeep Wrangler, all doors & windows, $200 1863)763-9592/634-0399 TRANSMISSION- 4L60E, $300 or best oiler (863)467-8856 TRUCK BED COVER- White fi- berglass, Tonneau Cover Fits Ford F250 Super Duty Reg. Bed $300 (239)462-3312 CHEVY S10- '91, 4.3 Auto, Motor & Transmission is fine. Has front end damage. Asking $600.863-357-1974 CHEVY SILVERADO 1986, V8 Diesel no ac, $1300 (863)357-7214 after 5pm DODGE PU '95- Laramie, $3500, Cummins diesel, air- bag, very good cond. $5900 (863)357-7214 after 5pm FORD F150 "92- ext cab, new tires, battery & master cyl., 70K, like new, $3500 (863)824-0739 JEEP COMANCHE PICK UP '86, 6 cyl., 79 K mls. Runs great. Well maintained. $1000 firm. 863-675-3539 PICKUP BED- 2003 GMC/Che- vy long bed Never used. Like new. W/tailgate & bumper $1150. 561-386-7329 TOYOTA- '87, Ext. cab, 5 spd, AC, Sunroof, Bedliner, Row bar, $1500 or best offer. (863)632-9166 TRUCK CAP- 8ft, sliding win- dows all around, $300 (772)201-8932 leave mes- sage6 IThis Onei FORD ESCAPE 2001, 4cyl, 5spd., 70K miles. Excellent condition. Gets 27+ mpg. $8750. Call 863-634-7021 days or 863-763-6796 eves. AXLES- (2) #5200 Torsion, off 102" trlr w/4 wh/tires, 6 lug w/brakes, very good cond. $500 (561)676-7846 CAR DOLLY, excel cond. $950 863)946-2313 or 218) 340-5296 Moore aven EQUIP TRAILER- 24', 3 axle w/ramps, goose neck, good tires (8x14.5) lights, good floor $2500 (863)697-9704 UTILITY TRAILER, 19', HD, dual axle, 1 yr. old, holds 1 car & 2 motorbikes, $1750. (561)909-7367 I Pbic Noice 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 LEGAL NOTICE. NOTICE OF SALE TO: Maria Llorea 215 Avonlda Del Centro Clewiston, FL 33440 You are hereby notified that the property stored by you with S & E Properties, Inc. Sel Storage of Clewiston, 600 Block of East Oblspo Avenue, Clewis- ton, Florida believed to be household and miscellaneous will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at 600 Block of East Oblspo Avenue, Clewiston on February 25, 2006. At the hour of 10:OOAM to satisfy rental in the amount of $428.00 We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. 114498 CGS 2/16,23/06 Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or. garage? Advertise your yard sale in the classified and make your clean up a breeze a a iNoice 5 I Land Sale Mobile Home Sale Automobiles Aitp Wanted 4010 Classic Cars .4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Equoipment 4025 Foig n Cars.' : 4030 FPo.w Wh Drie '4035 Heavy Doi Trucks 4040 Parts : '. 4045 Iacor Trailrs 4056. rUtIlHty,Tfiler 4065. ans 4070. FORD AEROSTAR 1989, Red, V6, Auto., A/C. Looks & Runs good. $2500 or best offer. (772)291-3206 Public N0tices PubNfiNotMce 5005 Stati Public - Legal NeiNe 55005 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTEN TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION GREEN TREE 'EHviLCNC LLC Fir.;A CAREER TREE flNALIAL ERVIClItil vs. CASE NO. 05-992-CA CARLOSM. CRUZ; THE'UNKOWN 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 IF.DECEASED, 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- DANTS); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UN- KNOWN TENANT #2, . Defeidant(s) NOTICWE.OF.LE ') ll'- llnreSy glvue Irll iII.urI'U 1i I) 3 F' II l r..ITIITIr luduTi,,'1 iI fICe IA . 4,jrr i'if l Pl 'nl Ir. jt,:, ,F J:i l d I:mii i' iIh, Ciriil CI url 01 Hes,1iry 1..JunIr Clord I Iwill ,:1ll Lir tl,.PJerTy UJI li 'i Hrr,n i.ly L.1,11 mFle ni ,]t . :CL 'i tr riE a' r E lIE rlilTH I i'* I'IF rTH E I)UiHW[" T I J OIF rHt T1OiHIE ,r I J Itf HilE I I (tIF ';F 1iil) It iT IIWISHI .44 I LIi HILJ,'rE 3) WAH HIIH At 1:DL11111 r FLORI[A 4lj I-'.:10 Ali EAE E T FCR rl AILCE.'. ROA[, TH iHE WE !ii I FEEi iHEIREOFI ALI Hl. I tt ll .' LOT nI ; 2 '; 9 U0luURARANI:HEirArEis 19l)t 1J IHS VnJt#FLHr,1LrE5I lhi17;4 M IIrLE ;10:;1354 I % MEAl i- Vil ;fLHMLCBI85,h1;X0B ITLE -74u: ; :05 6, rl : lf Ji : iE S- t REE-i CLEWIriONj FLO AiA 33M0I . 31 i1pu Jl..:3.1 atl I L10 uilo,,: AM .:.r as :osri hreircire lle Y3.r ,.s. 0be ione I) irO rrign,; hrtia r our [ia r's or a.;h s i i'e r inrs ips i t. e 01 ir Cliot 0i LitI, u (.u' Hl r nIr HnOry CEuirll C t'J iiirt .' [I5ph'ii r irnr -e'.ioa11 IO.,1r rIllw3y ,l irME H ,',,y C ,ltrlf [O'uil, bu ,ll'ji ul LibICll FL i. r' orn ji.r, r .2006 DATED THIS 10th DAY OF Feb.., 2006; CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT By: R. DeLa Cruz Deputy Clerk THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra i."114 ", f urn TiT'.r. IL j'ltI 1 .2, Attorneys for Plaintiff 'if a. :e( .,i l ,: c 5,rT, C. eAlrln'i i ri'n Di.lllc,. it 111 A1:1 .)I IQ l h'J [ u hill in) 1 I ii: ljl jC C ipTie ii..n 1li1n ]0 p 0 . Iu, '1i I, irni A';A l o,:, llh'liii r i'i) Ilr; irn ,, i'r II I .z'i e .oIrlo, Ir,u e c.- o h .ill rne rn'in l |i uti| ur e sc' 1.. .) I, f. "Pa!o II" 1151 NtCG2 1: 2,,106 . IN EHE CIRCUIT COUCt OF THE FWEN IIIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. clig iniougr Rural Development. lorminy Faimeis Home Aaminmlstrauon IFmHAI, United States Department of Agrcul- ture (USDA), Plaintiff, vs. CASE NO. 2005-495CA ELLA RENAE WOODARO a//a ELLA RE- NAE CALDWELL, beneficiary of HER- MAN L. SHAW, Deceased; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE,, representing all unknown minors, heirs, devisees; grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or other claimants by, through, under, or against HERMAN L. SHAW deceased, and all parties hav- ing a clahm, right, title or Interest in the property herein; and HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Summary Judgment entered In the above entitled in the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, I will sell the property located In Hendry County, Florida, being specifically described as follows: Lot 20, lioct 2172 of Port LABELLE 'UNIT 4 .,coa)u',g r ir, pijnlr .,.f recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 86, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. at public sale to the highest and best bid- der, for cash in Front of the Office of the Clerk of Court, Double Doors, Sec- ond Floor hallway, Administration Building, of the Hendry County Court- house at the comer of Highway 80 and S.R. 29,,LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 15th day of March, 2006. If you are a person with a disabFlty who needs any accommodaion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi- sion of certain assistance. Please con- tact the Deputy Court Administrator whose office Is located at the Chadofte County Courthouse, E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 and whose telephone number Is (941) 637-2281, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Sale; fl you ant headng or voice Impaired call Florida Relay Service (800)955-8770. Dated Feb. 15,2006 Clerk of the Circuit Court By: S. Hammond As Deputy Clerk 116110 CGS 2/23; 3/2/06 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE TO:Bibiana & SalvaGonzalez 212S. Lopez Street Clewiston, FL 33440 You are hereby notified that the property stored byyou with S & E Properties, Inc. Self Storage of Clewiston, 600 Block of East Obispo Avenue, Clewls- 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 10:OOAM to satisfy rental in the amount of $668.75 We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. 114504G CGS2/16,23/06 4y ^{mi9u^#a4uu The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA STANFORD W. FREEDMAN, TRUSTEE, Plaintiff v Case No.: 06-58 CA JOYCE A. JAUHOLA, aspetifoner of the Estate of MILTON c. JAUHOLA and in- ivduilly is o inr, s Deniciry 01 oime E fiale :I MILTON C JAIJHOLA ,e-- ira.ed a.,,l MLIC.SETTE L JAIJHULA r,51r r ,i'p f nlri cr,,'i0,f 'reodl.ars anr .Itiri parlle ,:ahTuing Dyv. rough undIri S'l Ai3 n ret a nd jll snKrnu n f'ilur.i p r :,rn; 11 n uving o i',r i eid. Irelr urln1.jwln *piu. i,. hiI.,5 O .. ;"5 f riju rr. m ,. ie i e d' .tr. ,r uu1 1e I.eiiia'I T, Iim rqity irirouir, u, Uw i, |ricr unrc. r nrilurat hriiins ari ill lo irio: n niuil) ,i.I' Tihil IO r1,. , ral nsro ine .r i.lmTl .i iAn1 it l I 0 ic I ,i rnnl' l ;r r NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE To Defendants JOYCE A. JAUHOLA, as petitioner of the Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA and individually as the sole beneficiary of the Estate of MILTON C. JAUHOLA, deceased, and MUSSETTE L. JAUHOLA, her devisees, heirs, grantees, creditors and other parties claiming by, through, under or against her and all unknown natural persons, If 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, tile or in- terest in and to the real prorty herein south to have title quieted, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM ITMAY CONCERN: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following real property in Hendry County, Florida: Lot 16 and 17, Block 2329, Port LaBele 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 ri ghts 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- Nice Drawer 2280, LaoBelle, 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 Board of Directors will conduct their monthly business meeting on Thurs- day, March 2, at 8:30 a.m. In the Commission Chambers at the LaoBelle City Hall, 481 W. HIckpoochee Ave- nue, LaBelle, Florida. 109524 CGS 2/23/06 NOTICE AUCTION on Fdriday, WMarchr3,2206 at 9:00 a.m. at 1233 N.W. Avenue L, Belle Glade, Florida Properly of April Hester mattress set, book sefl, small child TV, glass table, chairs, lamps, artificial plants, micro- wave, misc. household items.. Property of Natasha Johnson: computer desk, shelving, bed frame, night stand, anirroisa SiTi 11649 CGS 20/233/2/0 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Directors of Florida Rural Legal Services; will hold its next regu- lar meeting on Saturda, February 25, 2006 at the Offices of Forida Rural Le- Sal Services, lnc.,.at 3210 Cleveland venue, Fort Myers, Florida. The meet- ing will begin at approximately 10:30 A.M. For additional Information, please call 1-800-476-8937. The public Is in- vitedto attend. 116420 IB/CGS 223/06 WFLX/WFTX Legal Notice A Adephia Cable Communications pro- vides the following information regard- ing an upcoming channel change: Effective March 14, 2006, customers in Moore Haven will no longer receive WFLX (FOX 29 West Palm Beach), channel 9, on their channel lineup. FOX programming Is available and can be viewed on WFTX (FOX 36 Cape Coral), channel 9. 115896 COS 2/23/06 HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 3/14/06 SUBJECT AREA: 254 Instructional Highly Qualified HOUSSE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for highly qualified instructional personnel. CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.43, 1012.22, 1012.23, 1012.27, 1012.42 EFS., 6A-1.0503(3) S.B.A. and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.RL 107.110 uiAriOlN OF SECiFiC LEGAL FREFERENCE 1001 41 1001.43, 1012.22,1012.23, 10122' 1012 4' F i 6A-I 050.131 SB A arn No Child Left Behind Act of ,.61UPLL 107 1i1 FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without cost atthe Office of the Superintndent of Schools. EIECuTiVE .uMMIARl Trihe O 0o'irn rule e trll wSV Itr;e ptiy to nirghty qualifie 'n ruC ri jr' Ii '1 i STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no i.aIIoi:.rAl U1l.irctd eouomic Tmpart i cess of $1t00uO ecepi lfor me coats of ai,'nn inGr u1101IDuO,', LOCATION Ci MEETING TIME AND DATE Hendry County School Board Meeong Ruo.T. 47` O Oz.( Aia Avenue ClEisTon. FL a 5 30 pm oi oas on threaft'" aEe irTairi'rrmaybe r,ariorn Mtiin 14 2006 Noaice Ary person, wn.. win6s ru previue i e School Board won illornmtaon re- garaii'g the ~tacTr.n ema ol esnmar regulatory costs or to prode 3 proposal lo 3 le.w LOAI rJIi].yur a1nmjane mu-1 o so ine wnlig a itin 21 days after Pucl- Nellie it r-.u c1o in wnbrg are nom o-med unnecessary by tIe Agency Head. a ilil1e fileloj.Taie]T Wtors-hop will be hea at3 a ne 3and date to De adserised in irie rurere Noice: Ihl procedure for outai',iig a public hearing on1 iiT proposed ran e is to re. odec ii in etn.m-, 3 r3caring Trie enuel snag be submied to Ste Supeanmienoel ,1 cri.uol in ,inng *wriln 21 days atn puDiaon 1 Ol mis notce ole request ri.n ..pruy how I, D ci-n r-quetinj ItRIe puDli reanng would ube afecite Dy ve p"upu,:,e rule I.tr Schtuol Boarn upon aprnopnare request snail ge ateact- i, bircrr n: ', (,,p[orruniry Io Dreirm evidence and ag e 1 on me se 1c$s unuer coi[nrlaefra3t Notice Irn.riio, arnaoCpyIg o a T311 ne rmatnaEnals constirbng public records Sui,Tti u nr, irre a ry Tr.el,'hig or3a rules may 0a oerit3ae Dy request in Tr1i. NoUce Trie .:re.l ara mayrognizn V any mrareai iniin may re iluaiciat y riu- ieC a jsro 10 .:(.p.r'e rn I nto ie record al iMe rule mieakig proceeding Tie 4. riul OrII mt1 iry iA.C: urSiral lruienali / rr-eference0 inro propo ie rule Noellce: I> ytu -l s j e iCImOTliTjOdanl'n o 1rndr to partilipate in mi li pceOA plea03. rioriy i-r.ii W [.,r.-r ire Supeirinenant T Snor ; alt 186i631 674-4642 or at ic MHrii'l C.uliry rurt Our Laeille FlridND 3393a 31 lea. 148 hours poor t irirN -'l,,,A uI wA TsrOP halite: ii i.e .O:r.,l ,, an i st uit [.ra.,,,d rule oe' cf.eia c IuV 01 me piro pO ',3 ult :Brll ra edi Ir, Lne u Onre ce ul et i Suponnienaent ol Scnoo i oursu.ii tc 120 0llel S: I l:jGiLC ...'2- 3,C' q :I ]',)06 SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION NuO:ct I." reiy ivri, tial r urjaril It Cr.ipitr 373 Fln00 STaruleC; me Illowinon i3ppi .niflCI lor pirTnn n.Jrur brcc rivurwd Ilo01 prncliel an Hornry Couiwy C E B,:',i 11J (I i S SF POl Bu. 4 FElIda FL 3 930 has oubmoisid Applicatior 0dl0ll o l lTV A Wjaer Ue Perifr ls oWi te 40 3arS eol a3gnsuiral lanos The waler will r1e wlijrar.if Irum Lake Ol.eerchotbe i t e 10i tiol1 is located I1,1 Sec. ull'. 34 14 i3wlorisip 4 Souni R.l'age 29 East Huey P anrd Folca, F HO.a Howar Ranced PO Box 154. Imtmoulee. FL 34143. ha. .uunT.il ed ADI.,:caben 0 IOi5-6 leo a Walde UsePe non 10imgate 129 acres oi agriOiutralI la -: The w31er will be wnhdrawin nom [he S aastoie Atuiode aond tri priJitClS l )Cd.i .n Secsionl To*nsmep 45 Souln. Range 28 East A.cO Inc (FRda GCuvel PO o., 338 LaBelle. FL 33975. has surbmatl Appicanor 0601 17-6 lor reinew 01 Water Use Permits I l-OOtl-W t) .rrgate 16,lO acres ol ajnlurrural anus rne water will be wiolrorwnii Trum Ine Lower TaJiIlarij Aquder and [hie prleal1 lu aic in Schsoris 1-12 16 17 20 21 Tionsrii a 45 45 Saum Rarnges i 31 Ea L W.ia.nc MII,; tP3jo.r.rluD I iringi,1 1 Farrrii rJ. jrtronson-Prewil & AiccariR i*nc F'I 16' l ;90 e LI otdlurn FL i 4J0 nac. O.ubmle0a Apl,,casin 060130-9 orI r. 'irieal Ii W.r Uie Pr.lT,,fl. .l626-W to irnriate 3940 acres I agnriunura i,,,1 T.r e,;r. I wll iT w,n inia*r. r, -rri, Bt Luwer Talialmi Aqufter :rao Ite PosT 1':l 1 I i,: r ii, '7:JI'I .1'. 1 IB o nsri.i 4608 ,ut e l'1n 32 Eac Cohl', L j',Od H..Ii.'j LII ICuTm LeaTip. Fniril ')3i;5 New Harveil Re IiTlmokale .L l4i1 rna' 'iinTaied ApplairuOull60110-2 rtrreoafinrlso,', f Environmenal C,:uce pcerm.i1 t2,uu4. lui 607 e t3iea o1 alcu iUalt la ana The Watal mul [Ti e i'nir'e IJ irt kala O. clh.,:nres Slo.ugri a me project .i lOlicaed i ,:e,'.; 1'.21) '. 70 it)ron.rri.p47 Oum Range 31 Ea.l Ife lrdrr ztj.ivi saiy :sommni up'b mr.me aSpltcaOfn o iuciOmTI a riren rMqu.S Io 3O 5o ui 5ns nrl5 'ir't ,j u.h'l acg firulr.ea aqern:cy ,cioon rgrating me y- [,i1 3eo'i t.y Wrily i IOw [If i.rei .uForiOd Vi jcr1. t Minaijerlent Disii An, Eniror. mirriaJ e.ouiSc Regulan.1 PU Bri 246(50 Westl P an Beain FL 33416-460 iutl su'r, offaericI. ur requerr. i turuber ie Ocud Dby 500PM wn'.i,, 21 gayt niT, info lateCTlpiiublC'o'Ai jo luitrtni puui,. n'e. Will DE reviwOld rgairdring mils 3aphlicano A copy lI me .1ill rep.in etU r o irS l ue lId I Or 1 ertO eaaldviaedisau O rir er proeea.inl %.uO,1utally anell0u1 peri'r,.o are enmiued to request an admirnisaane neanng re A..I'',j ir, ,opoi ,1 ,icy a':lon ry suminirg a wnreie reqaiiJi iertr tar alter re ripeIu'lelte tH an rIi i6;. t utC 2vi.,06e NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE ntolre is nereby given dthat urluaat lru a Wnit Executaon issueo in Me CircUir Court ol Orowa Couary Fanoa on tne 151 asy oat Ocolber 1991 [the cause owh.tin First Union National Bank ol Florida wa. plaintld and Jorge Mercade and Migalia NievesB se atoeidan.ls. being Case Nube i91-01899COSO 162)1, Ii e 0la LOu. i, FI.R'ald E Lee Sir a. Sneiih oI l heary Country Ronda. riave y. lea uors an ll the n.1 iniu anr Iinlere-ii o Ie delendam Jorge Mercado and MIg. dalia Nieves. in j'l 0 t It'ir lulowing acsicbudr properly IO-W SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 6 eBlok 54 oI Montula ancr Eitate Fi.'5 SOuiltr...L'. aCLurd.i. |u trie Plt tnereol a i',ecided 1in PlaO BOOK 31 Ijs .e 7 38 a 'ioj f I rire Pu0rlic Re.ora o01 heeiidry Couny, Fu1naa includi'ig 'nrly l.,:r, 1:111 G3a andl MInell ngnis a.: me Grantor may poisess Suolecl Io ,',r1r]I,]n'0 i.;::norln ierstrvj1,),r ij.iJ 5'5 riJ ngrnums-ot-way enflorceaie ,. Of T.r: it; rI. .el .;rr'.1"r SuDrCt I ia etl a i taes [lt or 2005 aria subseqiluen .1j e3a cill Mayo'Tralre Monrurj RFla cn And o'n ir 61n 'layii l April. 2006 In iri Courrvard of i[e Hr'iry CounTy Couin- rn.u:e L.Ble flonsal ati tre rTujr 0.1 1I00am or as *0oon merrtter as possible, I .,I .t lr t.' 1t > all na .,i ,letreranTr Jorge Mercado and MIgdalla Nieves. norlin uvr'.,l ierl 5 11 3 te lo,0rcu.d rle property 3S public actOina 3'i Clll sell ipr : iTic l:ubiec1 Itroit. al npri or len!r enlcumrar:MS aiad luagments. anlly 10 T..: r.,Ire- uStdl, 1or CASH IN HAND ore uro erdi 10o De j511i i 13ars in ay up l1 ,hr ui yl,1l 'I ca is m me saila nac or me abtve'-asrnuea ecuctn Ronald E. 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"MMaroone .Chevrolet 5757 Lake Worth Road Between Military Trail and Jog Road Greenacres 1-886-308-3324 STORE HOURS: MON-FRI 9AM-9PM SAT 9AM-7PM SUN 11AM-6PM SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI 7AM-7PM SAT 8AM-5PM SUN CLOSED FOREST HILL BLVD. LANTANA RD. N -Tu---l-=" I LASE OR 36 month (48 months Silverado Reg Cab & Ext. Cab) lease, $1995 down, plus tax & tag, ne secuirty deposit. With 750 Beacon score. *Money back guarantee based on 3 days/150 miles whichever comes first. Some restrictions may apply. See dealers for details. With approved credit. All prices include rebate in lieu of factory finance rate. You must present this ad at time of purchase or lease to receive these special prices. Advertised prices not applicable to exporters. Offers good on date of publication only. Not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. 1996-2006 AutoNation Inc. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, February 23, 2006 ,- b..*-. 41 ( I BUY |