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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: March 9, 2006
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Genre: newspaper   ( marcgt )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 5, no. 29 (Sept. 24, 1926).
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Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, March 9, 2006 Volume 79, Number 38


At a Glance

Cookbook auction
Friends of the Glades County
Library are having a silent auc-
tion of 90 regional cookbooks.
The cookbooks are available
for viewing and bidding in the
library since Feb. 27 and runs'
through March 10 at the library.
Bids begin at $1.

Goat Production
workshop
The UF/IFAS Cooperative
Extension Service in collabora-
tion with the Florida Meat Goat
Association (FMGA) and the
Division of Animal Industry of
the Florida Department ,f Agri-
culture ill be holding a Meat
Goat Production workshop on
Saturday, March 11 at the Dallas
B. Townsend Ags Center in
LaBelle, FL 11085 Pratt Blvd)
from 9 a.m.-noon. The pro-
gram will consist of the USDA
sponsored National Animal
Identilicaition i NAIS) :program
and the voluntarN Scrapie-Free
Flock Certification Program
(SFCP). Not only will NAIS and
SFCP be discussed in great
detail, other inornmatic'n \\111 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
Hendr\ County Extension
Office by phone at .$63t 674-
1092 or 1863 983-159 or by e-
mail at svcrn 'ifas.ufl edu.

Small Farms
Livestock
The UF. IFAS South Florida
Beef Forage Group will be hold-'
ing a Small Farms Livestock
Production conference II on
March 18 at the Dallas B.
Townsend Ag Center beginning
at 8:30 a rn. This advance con-
ference :for goat, cattle and
horse owners is designed to
give producers on a few acres a
better understanding of weed
pasture problems and control;
selection of foundation ani-
mals; body condition scoring
for health, nutrition and repro-
duction: the National Animal ID
system and record keeping:
sound \accination as well as
other production practices and
techniques to assist in being as
productive and economically
efficient as possible. The regis-
tration fee is $20.
For more information, feel
free to contact the UF/IFAS
Hendry County Extension
Office by phone at (863) 674-
4092 or (863) 983-1598 or by e-
mail at sycr@ifas.ufl.edu.

FW plans corned
beef dinner
The Buckhead Ridge VFW
Post 9528 will hold their annual
corned beef dinner on Sunday,
March 12 dinner is served from
12:30-3 p.m. Music by Don and
Kim from 3-7 p.m. Donation $7.
Bring your Irish friends and join
up for a great day of fun. Buck-
head Ridge VFW is on S.R.78
West, Okeechobee.

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Index
Classifieds . .17-21
Obituaries . . .2
Opinion . . .4
School . . . .9
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GC SO busts pot operation


By Eric Kopp
MOORE HAVEN The
Glades County Sheriff's Office
(GCSO) put the hurt on some-
one's pocketbook recently
x, hen they shut down an indoor
marijuana growing operation
worth an estimated $700,000.
"This is the second large
grow\ seizure \ \thin a year and
I'm sure theie's more out there,"
said Glades C':'unt\ Sheriff Stuart
\\ hidd-,en "It's onl\ a matter of


time until we catch them."
GCSO Detective Steve Harris
obtained a search warrant and
on Monday, Feb. 27, GCSO
investigators along with the
Okeechobee County Narcotics
Task Force executed the war-
rant on a house just north of the
city of Moore Haven.
The search was conducted at
'9-3.i p m
"Due 10 1,satet\ Isues,. \\e hit
the honie \\hen no one \\as
heree" said Detecti\ e Harris


Inside the home, the detec-
tive said they found several
rooms that were being used in a
marijuana growing operation.
He said they seized 170 marijua-
na plants that were valued by
the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE' at $1,000
each, and 180 pounds of marin-
'uanaid ith an estimated \alue of
1..3,00)0 per pound.
Detecthie Harris said they
also seized lights, aii condition-
ing units, pots, soil and various


Trimming the green: GCSO makes record bust


Submitted lo INlGlades County Sheriff's Office
Glades County Sheriff Stuart Whiddon. in a room full of marijuana plants that were
seized in an operation conducted by investigators from his office on Feb. 27. Investi-
gators raided a home near Moore Haven and closed down a growing operation with an
estimated value of $700,000.


items related to the marijuana
growing operation.
"We hit them in their pocket-
books and seized 180 pounds of
very good quality marijuana,"
said the detective."
He went on to say that some
of the rooms were lined with a
reflective foil to reflect light.
"It's almost like a tanning
bed," he said. "It creates light all
t e \ ay around."
The detective added that the
rooms were climate controlled.


"It x\as %well planned out," he
said..
At this point in the investiga-
lion no arrests have been made,
but warrants are being drawn
up for those suspected of taking
part in the growing operation.
Detective Harris explained that
it's quite likely this case is going
to be tied in to other investiga'
tions, and that arrests \\ill be
made at the appropriate time.
See Sheriff-- Page 12'


EZ tax



incentives



are expected


GLADES COUNTY -
Glades County's 19.94-square
rnile Enterprise Zone, which
includes the entire city limits of
Moore Haven, as well as por-
lions of Palmdale, Muse, Lake-
port, SR 80 and areas along
U.S. 27 was re-designated in
January, making businesses
and in some cases residents eli-
gible for tax incentives.
Companies and residents
building or expanding proper-
ties within the enterprise zone
aie eligible for up to $5.000 or
$11.,000 in refunds of sales tax
paid on building materials. ,
As Florida Heartland Rural
Economic Development Initia-
tive (FHREDI) executive direc-
tor Lynn Topel explained in a


recent Enterprise Zone work-
shop hosted by the Glades
County Economic Develop-
ment Council, if a business or
resident builds a building on a
vacant lot, sales tax on the
material used to build the
building can be returned in the
form ofa refund.
Once the certificate of occu-
pancy is issued, the property
owner can elect to have the
property reappraised. The
property, which ma\ have
increased in value from
$18,000 to $40,000 with the
new construction makes the
property owner eligible for up
to $512 in refunds of the sales
See Tax-Page 12


Traffic team to



address trucker


problem


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In the raid on a marijuana growing operation just north of the city of Moore Haven, inves-
tigators from the Glades County Sheriff's Office seized marijuana plants and 'buds'.
They also seized lights, air conditioners and growing pots from the unoccupied house.


Commission to decide the


fate of Adventure Tours


By Mark Young
LAKEPORT As Glades
County talks about growth,
improvements, and attracting
tourism, representatives of
Adventure Tours of South Flori-
da are left wondering why their
plans to build an upscale eco-
tourism business in Lakeport
was essentially shot down by
the planning and zoning com-
mission when the commission
did not recommend to rezone
the area in question as commer-
cial.
The current designation is
RM, or residential mixed, which
will allow the owners of Adven-
ture Tours to develop the land,
but would stop them from
developing the land for its
intended purposes, which is to
build a quality vacation destina-
tion with attracting high-end
clientele into the Glades County
area in mind.
The site will offer a rustic get-
away atmosphere that will com-
pliment Glades County's highest


attributes, which include hunt-
ing, fishing, and eco-tourism
outings. Adventure Tours of
South Florida has singled out
Glades County for other devel-
opment opportunities as well,
which not only offer the oppor-
tunity of attracting potential
business developers into an
area they may not otherwise be
familiar with, but will offer local
job opportunities as well.
The company has already
devoted as much as $3 million
in initial development and land-
scaping and will now wait to
hear the Glades County Board of
Commissioners make their final
decision at the March 14 regular
commission meeting. The plan-
ning and zoning board can only
make recommendations to the
county, who will then have the
final say as to whether or not to
take the recommendations or to
take into account what may or
may not benefit the county and
make their own decisions.
If the commission opts to
take the planning and zoning


recommendations and leave the
area designated as RM instead
of changing the zoning to C-2,
the company will still develop
the land, but not to its original
intentions.
According to current RM reg-
ulations, the company can still
develop the land into what will
essentially become another
mobile home park, with full
authority to establish a 7-12-unit
area with either mobile homes
or modular homes that can be
sold or rented on a weekly or
monthly basis.
Adventure Tours want to go
forward with their full plans of
not only developing the area for
its eco-tourism business, but
wants to move forward with
additional development plans
within Glades County that will
offer an attractive setting for
tourism expansion and create
more job opportunities.
According to Maureen Bud-
jinski, from Adventure Tours,
See Tours Page 12


By Mark Young !
MOORE HAVEN "We,
don't have any problems with,
cars. They are always very care-
ful, but if we don't do some-
thing about these trucks, some-
one is going to get killed," were
the sentiments of the Glades
County school bus drivers who
attended the Glades County
Community Traffic Safety Team
meeting March 2.
The Glades County Com-
munity Traffic Safety Team
(CTST) is made up of represen-.


tatives of local government,
,law enforcement, Florida
Department of Transportation
(FDOT), and concerned citi-
zens and holds a monthly
meeting at the. Glades County
Public Library the first Thurs-
day of every month at 10 a.m.
Glades County school bus
drivers were on hand at the
March 2 meeting to express
growing concerns regarding
select bus stops that are locat-
ed on Hwy. 78, in close proxim-
See Safety Page 12


INI/Bill Fabian
Chalo Nitka Festival
The celebration of Chalo Nitka in Moore Haven was filled
with great activities for children. The festival included a
parade on Saturday morning, and was enjoyed by all
from Friday to Sunday.

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Obituaries


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 1920s.
Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law Edward 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 Hedrick 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; sister,
Eunice Simmons; and brother,
Ronnie Morris. Graveside funeral
services took place Feb. 17, 2006 at
Ortona Cemetery with chaplain
Bob Moore officiating. All arrange-
ments by Akin-Davis Funeral
Home-Clewiston.
Jerry Dale Walden
Jerry Dale Walden, age 51, of
Clewiston, passed away Feb. 28,
2006 in Clewiston. He was born
July 30,1954 in Ringold, GA, to Roy
Edgai Walden and Dora Lee (Harri-
son) Walden. He served in the
Army and was a member of VFW
Post 4185 in Clewiston. He worked
for Central Electric, in Clewiston.
Survivors include his daughters,,
Teri Rangel (Geraldo) and Frances
Moss (Jared), both of Clewiston;
brother, Nicky Walden, of Royal
Palm Beach; grandchildren, JR
Rangel, Brandon Zillalobos, Jaylee
Rangel, and Gabriel Rangel; and
fiance Kelly Christie and son
Joseph of Clewiston, and his dog,
Isabella.
Funeral services took place
March 6, 2006, at 11 a.m., at New
Harvest Church in Clewiston, with
Rev.. Chuck Pelham officiating.
Interment followed at Ridgelawn
Cemetery, in Clewiston. Visitation
took place March 5. All arrange-
ments were handled by Akin-Davis
Funeral Home, of Clewiston.
James Forrester
James V Forrester, age 75, borri
Aug. 5, 1930, passed away Feb. 19,


2006 in an Augusta, GA, hospital
following multiple strokes and
heart failure. Formerly of Cum-
ming, GA, Mr. Forrester was born in
Grady County, GA, to the late
William and Ruby Miller Forrester.
He served in the Air Force during
the Korean War and retired from
federal aviation in 1977 after 25
years of service. He was a member
of the Cairo Masonic Lodge #299
and Royal Arch Masons #163, and
was a former member and past
master of the Lafayette Lodge #44
of Cumming, GA. He was a faithful
member of the Centennial
Methodist Church.
Funeral services took place Feb.
22, 2006, at 2 p.m., in the Clark
Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William
Oliver officiated. Interment fol-
lowed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Paul
Forrester, Brian Forrester, Ben For-
rester, Raymond Harrell, Ronnie
Cannady, and Patrick Price. Hon-
orary pallbearers included Atwood
Lane, Ijon Cain, Pete Harrison, Jack
Davis, Thelbert Davis, Bob Murphy,
Lamar Cummings, Tommy Butler,
Billy Butler, and Harold Ragan. .


Survivors include his wife of 31
years, Pamela Carter Forrester;
three sons, and one daughter from
previous marriages; sons James V
Forrester II and daughter-in-law
Susan, of Okeechobee, William M.
Forrester, of Albany, GA, and Roger
Forrester, of Okeechobee; daughter
Beth Forrester Curry, of Duncan
OK; nephew Paul Forrester and
wife Alynda, of Cairo, GA; grand-
children James V Forrester III and
wife Julie, of Jupiter, Patricia
Hedrick, of Okeechobee, and
Krista Mills and husband Henry, of
Clewiston; great-grandchildren Bai-
ley and Hannah Hedrick, of Okee-
chobee, Bryson Bailyn, Brantley,
and Brady Mills, of Clewiston, and
Katelyn Forrester, of Jupiter.
Mr. Forrester was preceded in
death by his parents, William and
Ruby Miller Forrester; his brothers,
Jones Albert Forrester and Ellis Mal-
one Forrester, of Grady County.
, In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Doctor's Hospital,
James Still Burn Center, 3651
Wheeler RD., Augusta, GA 30909.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.


Van giveaway
On Feb. 26, New Harvest Church celebrated its 16th year
anniversary with Founder and Bishops Tony and Kathy
Miller preaching. The day was highlighted with the Pas-
tor of New Harvest Church. Chuck Pelham seen here,
giving a Church Van to Pastor Louicesse Dorsaint of Hait-
ian United Evangelical Mission Church in Immokalee.


In the Military


Navy Apprentice
Seymour graduates
Navy Hospitalman Apprentice
Ishmael A. Seymour, son of Gail L.
and Ralph B. Seymour of Clewis-
ton, Fla., recently graduated from
the Basic Hospital Corps School at
Naval Hospital Corps School, Great
Lakes, Ill.
During the 14-week course, Sey-
mour learned awiderange of med-
ical procedures used to provide first
aid and assist Navy doctors and
nurses.
Seymour also received an intro-
ductory instruction for service in a
variety of medical environments,
from fleet hospitals and shipboard
medical departments to fleet
Marine forces and medical admin-
istration offices.
Seymour's newly acquired skills
and knowledge will enable his to


help provide quality health care to
Na\y and krarine (orps personnel
and their families. Seymour's first
assignment after school will
involve direct patient care, but with
his training, Seymour can work in
several areas, including first aid and
assisting with minor surgery, phar-
macy and laboratory analysis,
patient transportation, and food
service inspections.
Seymour is a 2005 graduate of
Clewiston High Schooland joined
the Navy in July 2005.
Hernandez completes
personnel clerk course
Martin Hernandez, a 2005 grad--
uate of Pahokee High School,
Pahokee, Fla., recently completed
the Personnel Clerk Course at Per-
sonnel Administration School,
Marine Corps Combat Service Sup-
port Schools, Camp Lejeune, N. C.


During the seven-week course,
Hernandez received instruction on
the preparation and maintenance
of officer and enlisted service
records.
Hernandez also learned to pre-
pare all personnel documents,
including identification cards, pro-
motion certificates, individual eval-
uation reports, and leave authoriza-
tions.
As a Marine Corps personnel
clerk, Hernandez will be responsi-
ble for providing enlisted personnel
with information and counseling
about Marine Corps jobs, opportu-
nities for general education and,
training, promotion requirements,
rights, and benefits. Hernandez
also will keep records up to date,
prepare reports, type letters, and
maintain files.
Hernandez joined the Marine
Corps in June 2005.


Report highlights Everglades projects


Engagement


Samyal Berry and
Makiba Oliver

Berry- Oliver
, Mr. and Mrs. L. Oliver proudly
announce that their daughter, Mak-
iba Oliver is engaged to Samyual
Berry, son of Clara Mincey and Hur-
neyBerry.
Miss Oliver is a graduate from
Pahokee Middle Senior High
School class of 1995. She is current-
ly attending Palm Beach Commu-
nity College, and plans to graduate
in August 2006 with an A.S Degree
in Early Childhood Education. Miss
Oliver also works for South Bay
Early Head Start as a CDA.
Mr. Berry is a graduate from
Glades Central High School class
of 1993. Mr. Berry currently
works for city of Belle Glade's
Finance Department as a field
representative.
The wedding ceremony will
take place April 29, 2006. The
wedding party includes Samyual
and Makiba as Groom and Bride;
Hurney and Nicholas as Best Man;
Chanta as Matron of Honor; Betty
as Maid of Honor; Eudreka, Taner-
ia, Sarena, Sabrina, Kalya, Sha-
cunya, Shawayne,and Imelda as
Bridesmaids; Theothylus, Mar-
wan, Leo, Raymond, Marcus,
John,Bruce,and Frank as Grooms-
men; Earneshia and Jasmine as Jr.
Bridesmaids; Theadore and Thad-
dues as Jr. Groomsmen; Kamilyah
as Jr. Bride; Xavier as Jr. Groom;
Sham'ir as Li' Future Bride; La'-
keecia, Na'Keyteris, Essence,
De'Ajuanik as Flower girls:
Antiyahn, Hurnique, Tamazia,
Ja'Kiva as Umbrella Girls: Tv'terri-

an as Ring Bearer; Ka'Nedria as
Broom Carrier; Hardwick as Bride
Announcer; and Brittany and
Da'Neccia as ushers.
A reception will follow the cere-
mony for invited guests only.
Samuel and Makeba are asking all
invited guest to please return you
response card by March 17, 2006.


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Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) and South Flori-
da Water Management District
(SFWMD) has released a compre-
hensive update of environmental
projects in South Florida. The
2006 South Florida Environmental
Report provides a detailed sum-
mary of Everglades restoration
efforts and updates on the
progress of other environmental
programs in the Kissimmee Basin,
Lake Okeechobee, estuaries and
other coastal areas.
"No other government has
taken on a mission as large and as
important as Everglades restora-
tion," said DEP Secretary Colleen
M. Castille. "The 2006 South Florida
Environmental Report delivers a
comprehensive snapshot of Flori-
da's unprecedented success over
the pastyear."
The annual report documents
the accomplishments of state and
federal scientists, engineers, plan-
ners and program managers who
are restoring the Everglades by
reducing pollution and better man-
aging the flow of water, while
meeting the State's flood control
and water supply responsibilities.
Consolidating information com-
piled from more than 50 separate
reports, the 2006 South Florida
Environmental Report covers
"water year 2005" (May 1, 2004
thru April 30,2005). The report pro-
vides extensive research sum-
maries, data analyses, financial
updates and a searchable database
of environmental projects.
Highlights of the 2006 South
Florida Environmental Report
include:
Stormwater Treatment Areas
(STAs) which have treated almost
1.5 million acre-feet of water and
prevented 189 metric tons of phos-


phorus from reaching the Ever-
glades in water year 2005 alone.
Best Management Practices
(BMPs) recorded its tenth consecu-
tive year of outstanding results in
reducing phosphorus, inputs. The
BMP program achieved a 59-per-
cent phosphorus load reduction in
the Everglades Agricultural Area
this year, more than doubling the
25 percent required by law.
To date, STAs and BMPs
combined have prevented more
than 2,178 metric tons of phos-
phorus from entering America's
Everglades.
In October 2004, Governor
Jeb Bush unveiled Acceler8 a plan
to accelerate the restoration of
eight key environmental projects to


be completed 10 years ahead of
schedule.
The millionth acre of melaleu-
ca, an invasive exotic plant species,
was cleared from the Comprehen-
sive Everglades Restoration Project
(CERP) area in water year 2005.
To date, more than 210,000
acres of land have been acquired
for use in CERP.
"The 2006 South Florida Envi-
ronmental Report is one of our
agency's most impressive annual
documents," said Carol Wehle,
Executive Director of the SFWMD.
"It showcases the first-rate science,
engineering and water resource
management that are making
South Florida's environmental
restoration a reality."


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The Internet can be a great
place to do your own research
into health issues. But the Inter-
net is also filled with hoaxes,
scams, rumors and urban myths.
Recently I received an email
from a well meaning friend. It
stated:
"Lipstick Alert!
"If there is a female you care
anything about, share this with
her. I did!
"I am also sharing this with
the males on my email list,
because they need to tell the
females THEY care about as well!
"Recently a brand called "Red
Earth" decreased their prices
from $67 to $9.90. It contained
lead. Lead is a chemical which
causes cancer.
"After doing a test on lipsticks,
it was found that the Y.S.L. lip-
stick contained the most amount
of lead.
"Watch out for those lipsticks
which are supposed to stay
longer. If your lipstick stays
longer, it is because of the higher
content of lead.
"Here is the test you can do
yourself:
"1. Put some lipstick on your
hand.
"2. Use a gold ring to scratch
on the lipstick.
"3. If the lipstick .color
changes to black then you know


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the lipstick contains lead.
"Please send this information
to all your girlfriends, wives and
female family members. This
information is being circulated
at Walter Reed Army Medical
Center. Dioxin carcinogens
cause cancer, especially breast
cancer," the email added.
As a journalist, I am used to
questioning things. So I did a lit-
tle research of my own and
found the "lipstick" email is yet
another Internet myth.
Cosmetic manufacturing is
strictly regulated in this country,
and the USDA does not allow
lead in lipstick. Besides, there is
no reason or advantage to
adding lead to lipstick.
As for seeing the lipstick turn
dark, that doesn't test for lead.
According to www.hoaxbusters.
com, the reaction is similar to
any metal test done on wax
(even plain candle wax and a


copper penny.)
Another urban myth circulat-
ing on the Internet has to do with
diet sodas. The allegation is that
the alcohol in Nutrasweet turns
into formaldehyde when react-
ing with stomach acid or when
heated. Investigations by the
Food and Drug Administration,
the American Council on Science
and Health and Time Magazine
found the story to be a hoax.
Many times these e-mail
scares are circulated by well
meaning people. They are con-
cerned enough to forward the
email to all their friends, and
some of those people continue
the email chain. Once a hoax
email gets started, it can be hard
to stop.
How can you tell if an e-mail
about a health concern is valid?
Ask your own doctor or check it
out online. I have found three
Web sites that are dedicated to
investigating such allegations.
They are: www.urbanle-
gends.com; www.hoaxbusters.
com and www.snopes.com.
Before making any change to
your diet or exercise program,
consult your doctor. This is espe-
cially important if you are on any
prescription medications. Some
drugs interact badly with foods
that would otherwise be consid-
ered "healthy."


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Pet Corner


Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Hello my
name is Jessica, and I want to
become a veterinarian. I am in the
9th grade, and I have a project to
find out about the career of my
choice. I have to make a presenta-
tion about being a vet for career
day. Can you answer a few ques-
tions for me? Thank you Doc
Savvy.
A: Jessica this is a fun question
or yikes, questions. Yes, I'll answer
them one by one. Ok here we go!
1. What can I do in High
School to prepare myself for
becoming a veterinarian?
Jessica the best thing I can
think of is to study hard and get
good grades. Try to take as many
science classes as possible like
chemistry, physics, and biology.
Having a basic understanding of
these subjects will help you
tremendously in your first two
years of undergraduate college.
Taking as much math as possible
is a big help too. If you can do well
in mathematics then you will do
even better in your sciences cur-
riculum. Get the best grades you
possibly can. Some colleges look
back to your transcripts from the
9th grade. Make sure you have
time for other things too, like
studying a musical instrument,
sports, art, a foreign language. Any
type of awards, special projects, or
volunteering is looked at too.
Also, go spend some time
working at a veterinary clinic or
hospital. It is very important you
get a feel for what a veterinarian
does. This way you will have a bet-
ter idea if this is what you want to
do for a career.
2. How long do you have to be
in college to study to become a
veterinarian? I .
After High School, you must,
attend a college to complete your
undergraduate studies. This can
be a university or smaller college.
This usually takes four years to
complete, and results in a bache-
lor's degree. After completing-
your undergraduate studies, hope-
fully you will be admitted into a
school of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Medical School is an
additional four years. This will
graduate you as a Doctor of Veteri-
nary Medicine in general practice.
This means that once you pass all
your National, and State Boards
and become accredited, you will
now be able to apply for a position
with a veterinary group or practice.
(this can add 1-2 more years). You
will be like a family doctor or gen--
eral practitioner. If you. wish to
specialize as an eye veterinarian,
orthopedic surgeon, or internal
medicine veterinarian, you then
must go on to study four to six
more years. So, the grand total is
between eight and 16 years of uni-
versity.
3. Are there any other things
like getting good grades that is
important to be accepted into vet-
erinary school? -
Yes! Veterinary College is one


Doc Savvy
of the most difficult colleges to be
accepted into. Seating is limited as
well, so vet school admitting com-
mittees are looking for well-
rounded, diverse applicants,
which will set them apart from
other applicants. Creativity, vari-
.ous extra-curricular activities,
awards, projects, travel, voluh-
teerism, and yes the best grades
you can possibly get. Working
with veterinarians and getting let-
ters of recommendation is some-
thing very helpful too.
4. Describe your practice'
I have been in my own practice
for nearly two years now, and it is
a wonderful thing! I have a small
animal general practice facility.
We have accommodations for
hospitalization, treatment and sur-
gery of domestic small animals.
We have full surgical, laboratory,
and radiological capability. We
also have boarding, bathing and
grooming. We are open six days a
week, and have avery friendly and
knowledgeable staff to assist me
in providing the best care we can
for you and your pet.
5. How.much does aveterinari-.
an make a-Sear?
By today's standard, a new
graduate" veterrnarian makes
about $38,000 a year. If you stay
with a group 7-8.years you will
make more. However, If you do
not make partner or open your
own practice you will top out at
about $60,000 per year..
6. How much did your educa-
tion cost?
My education from the time I
graduated high school, to my first
position as an associate veterinari-
an about 10 years cost about
$300,000. This included living
expenses, books, and tuition. I
guess an average was about
30,000 per year. And yes I'm still
paying studentloans!
7. Is there anything you would
like to change about what you do
for a living?
Absolutely not a thing! There is
nothing else I could possible see
myself ever. doing. I'm very
blessed. When you get up to go to
work and you look forward to it,
well, that is truly a wonderful
thing! Hope that helps kiddo!
Take care, Doc Savvy.
E-mail your pet questions to
D6cSavvy@aol.com, and check
out your answers weekly in The
Pet Corner.


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Letters to the Editor


Be informed when
making a decision
Dear "Concerned Citizens"
I am writing this letter to bet-
ter inform residents, as well as
non-residents who have a vested
interest in Moore Haven of a proj-
ect the City Council is working
on. Further, I am writing this let-
ter to clarify a letter that I
received relating to this project.
First of all, let's have a rudi-
mentary vocabulary lesson:
Dump an open hole in
the ground where trash is buried
and that has various animals
(rats, mice, birds) swarming
around.
Landfill carefully
designed structure built into or
on top of the ground in which
trash is isolated from the sur-
rounding environment (ground-
water, air, rain). This isolation is
accomplished with a bottom
liner and daily covering of soil.
Sanitary landfill landfill
that uses a clay liner to isolate the
trash from the environment.
Municipal solid waste
(MSW) landfill uses a synthet-
ic (plastic) liner to .isolate the
trash from the environment.
Let's be cautious in our use of
:these words, and knowledgeable
in the meanings of each, before
disseminating thousands of let-
ters of correspondence to those
'individuals who don't know the
difference.
It's far easier to be critical than
it is to be educated. I suggest
delving into the facts before
wasting additional time,
resources, postage and paper on
such misinformation.
Gail A. Ridgeway
An informed citizen of Glades
County

Needs your help,
Dear editor:
You may have heard that Julie
Craichy Wilkins was in a motor-
.cycle accident last Friday night.
She is in critical condition at Lee
Memorial SICU with injuries that
will take a long time to heal. Esti-
mates are at least a month in the
hospital and a long and labored
rehabilitation.
We all know how much Julie
loves LaBelle. Most of her life has
been dedicated to the communi-
ty. Her condition prohibits visits
and calls right now, however,
one day, and we hope that day is
soon; she will be awake and able
to read. What a wonderful heal-,
ing tool if she had letters from
her friends, neighbors, cowork-
ers, business associates, and
acquaintances telling her how
much we love her, miss her, how.
much the community needs her,
and how we are all praying for
her recovery.
So, this letter writing cam-
paign (you can do a card if you
like) has begun. Please do your
best to add value to Julie's recov-
ery.. Let her know your thoughts
and prayers are with her. Drop
off your letter at the, Hendry
'County Economic Development
Council office; we are in the
Chamber of Commerce building,
125 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle
or you may want to mail the let-
ter to her mother, Sherri Craichy,
441 First Ave., LaBelle 33935. We


will collect as long as letters
come in and they will be deliv-
ered for "her eyes only" as soont
as she is able to accept them.
When you receive this
request, please pass it to those in
your address book who you
think would like to contribute.
We need to get the request sent
throughout LaBelle and we
appreciate your participation.
Thank you and God bless you,
Janice Groves

Muslims are people too
Dear Editor:
Please allow me to comment
on the two articles that appeared
in your newspaper on Feb. 16.
Muslims feel strongly regard-
ing the offensive cartoons pub-
lished in some European news-
papers regarding the blessed
Prophet Mohammad of Islam.
But the issue is also very
important to this society, which is
comprised of many ethnic and
religious backgrounds, and to the,
whole world as a whole.
We all need to avoid a destruc-
tive war of civilizations and an
increased sense of hatred toward
those who are different or have
different beliefs.
Let me start by thanking the
Reverend Dr. Samuel Thomas.
He illustrates that knowledgeable
people can be open to how oth-
ers think even if they do not agree
with them. His position and
understanding are the basis for
bridging gaps between societies
and people. It is people of reason
and understanding that can help
us move forward rather than set
us back as a human race.
The Danish newspaper that
started the problem claimed it
wanted to challenge Islamic pro-
hibition on impersonalising the
blessed prophet.
What purpose does this chal-
lenge serve? Who really benefits
from insulting a figure so highly
esteemed by more than a quarter
of the world's population? Was it
mere antagonism towards a peo-
ple and a religion that Westerners
do not know much about?
Making things worse was the,
refusal of the newspaper, and
then, the government. of Den-
mark, to listen to concerns of,
Muslims expressed quietly.
Muslim leaders and scholars
in Denmark requested a discus-
sion of the issue and the govern-
ment refused, demonstrating
their inability to respect and allow
Muslims to voice their concerns.;
The prime minister refused to
meet representatives from the
"Mi liifcommunity until forced
to do so by boycotts and protests.
Muslims wanted an apology but
that also seemed too much to
ask.
This rude disrespect of the
sacred would result in a protest
from any believer; as it did in
New York City in the year 2000
when the Brooklyn Museum of
the art included inappropriate
portraits of the blessed Mary the
virgin and Jesus. The mayor him-
self Rudolph Guilliani, protested
and cut the funding to the Muse-
um.
We have to mention that
among the global protests there
was occasional violence, which is
completely condemned, all
Islamic leaders have worked to


prevent it.
The editorial by Christian
Beenfeldt and Onkar Ghate
included gross misrepresenta-
tions, unless you live under a
stone you know that Islam has
received more than its fair share
of criticism. The anti-Islamic rhet-
oric in the media is endless,
equating Islam with terrorism,
fundamentalism, and extremism.
There is no one trying to ban free-
dom of speech, but there is a
demand for respect of people's
religious beliefs, something, both
Christians and Jews can under-
stand?
The comment that freedom of
speech is absolute is absolutely
wrong, even in America there is
no such absolution. How many
newspapers would publish anti-
Semitic cartoons or disrespectful:
images of Jesus or Abraham?
Some things are sacred and
the Prophets of God are sacred. It
like spitting in the face of some-
one because you do not like.
them, it's just wrong. You may be
able to do it but it is still wrong.
. The freedom of _expression
this article claimed to defend is
never absolute, right now David
Irving a British historian, is being
tried in Austria for questioning
the real numbers in, the holo-
caust. Denmark itself has laws
regarding publishing of the
queen's news, and the same
newspaper had rightly refused to
publish similar cartoons when'it
deemed them insulting to Chris-
tians and Jews.
I do not hope to convince oth-
ers of my opinion, but I believe
education is the onl wa\ \\we can
avoid inflaming other's feelings
Having differences of opinion
and disagreeing can be done in a
civilized way that is respectful
and dignified, after all we are all
human beings who deserve
respect and dignity and above all
our Prophets deserve it more so.
The Prophet Mohammad
taught us to be diplomatic, kind,
open-minded, and just. May we
all follow in the footsteps of the
Prophets Abraham, Moses, Jesus,
and Mohammad and be more
compassionate.
Mohammad Kabbesh

FEMA can adapt
Dear editor:
Recent critiques from the con-
gressional and administration
reviews of the Hurricane Katrina
response have led some to ques-
lion FEvMA's ability to change. One
need only look at changes made
over the past year in Florida to see
that FEMA is already implement-
ing innovative solutions, which
have proven effective in the wake
of Hurricanes Dennis and Wilma.
Effective emergency response
is a team effort, beginning at the
local level, combining local emer-
gency managers' planning and
expertise with that of state gov-
ernment disaster response per-
sonnel and, when needed, federal
assets. In May 2005, following the
historic season in 2004, FEMA
established the Florida Long-
Term Recovery Office (FLTRO) in
Orlando, which has provided a
unique opportunity to foster close
relationships with state and local
emergency responders and
allowed us all to fine tune
response plans and delivery of


assistance.
It is through this Long-Term
Recovery Office that the agency
has strengthened its partnership
with state and local officials a
partnership that hasproven to be
the key to effective response and
recovery. Full-time, permanent
employees of the FLTRO provide
consistent and familiar faces,
voices, guidance and assistance.
These go-to employees are here
for Florida, providing consistency
where consistency is needed, and
proposing and advocating for
change where change is needed.
For instance, as many Florida
cities have experienced, hurri-
canes spread tons of debris
throughout cities and the cleanup
is a massive and expensive under-
taking. Working closely with local
officials through the 2005 hurri-
canes, FEMA implemented a
streamlined approach to Public
Assistance the program through
which state and local government
agencies are reimbursed for hurri-
cane-related costs. Statewide,
applicants have heralded this
change as necessary and effec-
tive. In addition, %\e continue to
educate state and local officials
about what FEMA legally can and
cannot fund in regards to debris
removal and have offered techni-
cal assistance to many so that a
majority of cities can have their
debris removal contracts in place
before the next storm.
Moreover, the same FEMA
team with whom the State is
working through the recovery
from 2004's storms took the lead
on the federal response to Hurri-
canes Dennis and \VilnIma Wilma,
alone, affected an area in Florida
with roughly the same population
as the states of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi combined, and after
which more people registered for
FEMA assistance than in any sin-
gle storm in 2004.
The unified state/FEMA Wilma
Command operated out of the
State Emergency Operations Cen-
ter (EOC) and had teams of
state/federal field observers in
place prior to landfall. These field
observers teamed with local part-
nrers and were the Command's
eyes and ears, increasing situa-
tional awareness about vital
needs in the storm's immediate
aftermath. Information delivered
via satellite phones to the 'EOC
from these teams led to the
deployment of Urban Search and
Rescue teams, disaster medical
teams, generators for critical facil-
ities and commodities. which had
been staged as close'to prediited
laridfall'as sateli possible.
The path forged in Flondi
bodes well for FEMA's long-term
commitment to the recovery of
the Gulf Shore region, as Long-
Term Recovery Offices are estab-
lished in neighboring states. And
while there is always room for
improvement, Florida's experi-
ence demonstrates that FEMA can
and will make changes. Those
changes driven by partnership
with our state counterparts and
the needs identified on the
ground will make for better pre-
paredness and improved per-
formance in the next storm sea-
son in Florida and beyond.
Scott R. Morris
Director of FEMA Florida
Long-Term Recovery


Are we growing grass or killing weeds?


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
A pastor called a lawn treat-
ment service to take care of his
weed-infested lawn, only to have
them refuse to
take him as a
client because
his lawn was
so bad. He was |
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church who
had volun- John
teered to totally Hicks
remove his old
lawn and start a new one, when a
farmer gave him some advice:
Don't worry so much about get-
ting rid of the weeds. Just grow
the grass, and the grass will take
care of the weeds. The pastor
took his advice and did all he
could do to grow "the good
stuff". After several years, his
lawn was in top shape.
The pastor had to ask himself
about what would be his primary
focus growing grass or killing
weeds. He decided to concentrate
on the positive rather than the
negative. He decided to focus on
growth instead of pouring his
time and energies and resources
into killing off weeds.
The parable of the wheat and
the weeds found in Matthew
13:24-30 and 36-43 counsels us to
focus on the harvest. There will
be weeds and thorny things
amongst us, but they will be sort-
ed out in the end. Taking this
approach not only concentrates
our energies on the positive, it
safeguards us from bad judgment
calls.
It used to be that when individ-
uals suffered from sinus infec-


tions, allergies, or pollen sensitivi-
ties, their physicians sent them to
the arid Southwest. But trans-
plants from the North began to
miss their old environments. Fed
up with "weedy" front yards of
scraggly sagebrush and scrub
grass, people began ripping out
the native vegetation and planting
their yards with grass and other
plants from "back home".
These regionally unsuited
plants required huge amounts of
precious water and fertilizer to
grow in the thin desert soil, and
provided a new home for mites,
ticks, and mosquitoes that had
previously been unknown in that
region. Other things also
changed. These plants brought
with them their familiar loads of
pollen and other airborne good-
ies that soon had all the South-
west sinus refugees sneezing and
coughing as' though they had
never left home. By getting rid of
the "weeds," they created an envi-
ronmental disaster.
We all know there are honest-
to-goodness, downright worth-
less weeds out there. And we all
know how soul sapping it can be
to be in an environment or work
situation where weeds are ram-
pant. Dealing only with the thorns
and chaff, handling the negative
comments, and dodging the nasty
barbs zinged at us can use up a lot
of energy. In the midst of all of
these weeds, we have a decision
to make as to what will be our pri-
mary focus. We can grow grass or
we can fight weeds. We can focus
most of our energies on growth
and good things, or we can pour
all of our energies into fighting the
weeds.
Remember the farmers'
advice: "Grow the grass and the
grass will take care of the weeds."
Jesus does not intend the body of


Christ to be a hothouse flower. It
is to live in the world, amongst the
weeds, learning how to survive in
the presence of their negative
impact and energy. Pulling the
weeds is not what we are about.
Sometimes we may even find that


what we thought were weeds will
turn out to be unexpected flowers
and blessings in our midst. Grow-
ing wheat, growing bread for the
world, growing souls is the pri-
mary task of each Christian and
each church.


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Crime Stoppers


Fifteen arrested in
game fighting bust
MONTURA An investigation
into an illegal Game Rooster
Breeding Facility by the Hendry
County Sheriff's Office Criminal
Investigations Division led to the
issuance of a search warrant for
775 North Trebol, in Montura
Estates by Judge James D. Sloan.
Sheriff Ronnie Lee reports that'
the warrant was served at approx-
imately 3 p.m. on Saturday March
4, 2006 by combined forces of the
Hendry County Sheriff's Office,
Florida Agricultural Crimes Task
Force with members from Collier,
Lee, Polk and Sarasota Counties
participating and Florida Fish and
Wildlife Commission Officers and
led to the arrest of 15 people
including one juvenile.
During the raid, officers discov-
ered 160 live game fighting roost-
ers, three dead game fighting
roosters, 39 hens used for breed-


ing, fighting spurs used to attach
to the leg area on the birds for
fighting purposes, syringes, bot-
tled narcotics, glue bindings and
carrying cases for illegal care of
fighting game birds and an excess
of two ounces of cocaine (one
ounce or more of cocaine quali-
fies as trafficking).
The following were charged
and arrested for; Promoting, Stag-
ing, Betting or Being in Atten-
dance of the Fighting of Game
Roosters: Ivan Diaz, age 35 of
12714 NW 102 PL Hialeah, Fl.;
Roberto Espinosa, age 52, of 101
Buena Vista Street, Yonkers, N.Y.;
Wilfredo Espinosa, age 35, of
2201 N. University Dr. Pembroke
Pines, Fl.; Jose Randal Garcia, age
34, of 9842 NW 128 PI. Hialeah
Gardens, Fl.; Juan Valentin Gon-
zalez, age 42, Alexi Sanchez Her-
nandez, age 39, of 569 Box Ciper,
Montura, Fl.; Jose Rafael Jose
Machado, age 56, of.1414 W 43
Place Hialeah, Fl;; German
Montes, age 37, of 2642 NW 28th


Street Miami, Fl.; Lazaro Pena,
age 41, of 9919 W Okeechobee
Rd. Lot 539 Hialeah, Fl.; Alejandro
Perez, age 37, of 405 NW 59 St.
Miami, Fl.; Martin Perez, age 54, of
365 Mayoral Street Montura, Fl.;
Reynaldo Perez, age 63, of 155
North Trebol Street Montura, Fl.;
Ruben Rodriquez, age 41, of 165
North Trebol Street Montura, Fl.;
Humberto Toledo, age 33, of HC
61 Box 787 Clewiston, Fl.; Arnelio
Zambrana, age 48, of 570 Brida
Street Montura, Fl. Additionally,
Humberto Toledo was also
charged with Possession of
Cocaine and placed under a
$17,500 Bond, Reynaldo Perez
was also charged with Trafficking
in Cocaine and placed under a
$100,000 Bond. Bonds were set at
$7,500 each for the others that
were arrested.
Defendant Reynaldo Perez
stated that the roosters were
being raised and trained for fight-
ing and were to be sent to Puerto
Rico for fighting events.


Burglary suspects
taken into custody
MONTURA Ongoing investi-
gations into three separate burgla-
ries in Montura Estates have led to
two arrests. According to Sheriff
Ronnie Lee, Clifford Roland Long,
age 32, of 755 Trebol Street Montu-
ra Estates, has been arrested and
charged with three counts of Bur-
glary, three counts of Grand Theft
and two counts of Dealing in
Stolen Property and Lola Dean
Clark, age 45, of 170 Datil Street
Montura Estates, has been arrested
and charged with two counts of
Burglary, two counts of Grand
*Theft and two counts of Dealing in
Stolen Property.
Long and Clark were both
booked into the Hendry County
Jail with Bond set for Long at
$77,000 and $52,000 for Clark.
Hendry County Sheriff's Office
Criminal Investigators have recov-
ered $17,870 of the stolen property.


Accreditation team invites public comments


"A team of assessors from the
Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation (CFA)
will arrive on March 14, 2006, to
examine all aspects of the Palm
Beach County School Police
Department's policies and proce-
dures, management, operations,
and support services," Chief
James P. Kelly announced. The
Palm Beach County School Police
Department has to comply with
approximately 272 standards in
order to renew its accredited sta-
tus.
As part of the on-site assess-
ment, agency members and the
general public are invited to offer
comments to the assessment


team. The public may call (561)
434-8459 on March 15, between
the hours of 1-5 p.m: Telephone
comments are limited to 10 min-
utes and must address the
agency's ability to comply with
CFA standards. A copy of the stan-
dards is available through the
Palm Beach County School Police
Department in West Palm Beach
by calling (561) 434-8300.
For more information regard-
ing CFA or for persons wishing to'
offer written comments about the
Palm Beach County School
Police's ability to maintain the
standards of accreditation, please
write:
CFA, 3504 Lake Lynda Drive,


Suite 380, Orlando, Florida,
32817.
The Accreditation Program
Manager for the Palm Beach
County School Police Department
is Lieutenant Vanessa Snow. She
said the assessment team is com-
posed of law enforcement practi-
tioners from similar agencies. The
assessors will review written
materials, interview individuals,
and visit offices and other places
where compliance can be wit-
nessed. The CFA Assessment
Team Leader is Lieutenant Jerry
Rothman of the St. Lucie County
Sheriff's Office. _
Once the Commission's asses-
sors complete their review of the


agency, they report back to the
full Commission, which will then.
decide if the agency is to receive
re-accredited .status: The Palm
Beach County School Police
Department's accreditation is for
three years.
"Verification by the team that
the agency meets the Commis-
sion's standards is part of a \olun-
tary process to gain or maintain.
accreditation a highly prized
recognition of law enforcement
professional excellence," Chief
Kelly said.
For further information or
questions, please contact Lieu-
tenant Vanessa Snow at (561)
434-8300.


Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office seeks help


The Palm Beach County Sher-
iff's Office in conjunction with
the Orange County Sheriff's
Office is seeking the public's
assistance in solving two very
serious violent sexual assaults.
Both agencies are working simi-
lar sexual assaults that have been
linked through DNA analysis. The
case in Orange County, occurred
on Nov. 27, 2004 and the case in
Palm Beach County occurred on
Dec. 16, 2005.
S,In addition, it is believed that
this same suspect committed
two additional abductions of
females, without committing
sexual assault. Again, one
occurred in Orange County (Jan.
2005) and another in Palm Beach
County (Jan. 2006). In the Palm
Beach County cases, the suspect
made contact with the female
victims at or near Hispanic night-
clubs in the early morning hours
on a weekend. The cases in


Submitted to INI
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a
violent sexual battery suspect. The sketches shown are from eyewitnesses. If you have any
information, please contact PBSO or Crimestoppers.


Orlando occurred in downtown
Orlando, near a nightclub dis-
trict, also in the early morning
hours and on a weekend.
The suspect is described as a
Hispanic male and appears to be


well spoken and educated. He is
in his late 20s to early 30s, dark
short hair, clean-shaven, thin.
build, and speaks both Spanish
and English. The suspect has
used various weapons during his


violent attacks.
Anyone with information is
urged to contact Detective Nic-
hole Underwood at (561) 688-
4146 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-
458-TIPS.


Crist announces $7 Million in Tenet Settlement


Hendry County
Regional will benefit

TALLAHASSEE Attorney
General Charlie Crist announced
a multimillion dollar settlement
with Tenet Healthcare Corpora-
tion, resolving allegations that the
company falsely inflated its hospi-
tals' charges from 2000 to 2003 to
obtain reimbursements from a
Medicare fund.
The agreement brings to a
close a federal court lawsuit alleg-
ing that Tenet violated the federal
and Florida Racketeer Influenced
and Corrupt Organization (RICO)
Acts, as well.as other investiga-
tions of Tenet by Crist's office,
including two Medicaid billing
cases.
Thirteen Florida public hospi-
tals or hospital systems were part
of the lawsuit filed by Crist.
Public hospitals depend on a
special Medicare program,
known as the Outlier Fund, to
obtain reimbursement for expen-
sive procedures whose costs
greatly exceed Medicare's stan-
dard reimbursement rates, such
as coronary bypass surgery.
According to the settled law-
suit, Tenet artificially increased its
charges to improperly access a
significant portion of the limited
monies in the Outlier Fund, there-
by preventing Florida public hos-
pitals from obtaining legitimate
reimbursement for their expen-
sive procedures.
"This landmark settlement
benefits both patients and the tax-
payers," said Crist. "Florida's pub-
lic hospitals will be able to use the
funds to provide essential health
care for the poor."
Crist's office filed the federal
Medicare lawsuit last March.
Floridais the only state involved in
the lawsuit and the settlement.
Under the settlement, Tenet
will contribute close to $6 million
to be disbursed to the public hos-
pitals according to the level of
indigent care and expensive pro-
cedures provided by each facility.
The list of public hospitals is
included below. Tenet will also


"Attorney General Crist's involvement in this
settlement has greatly benefited the hospitals
involved."
Paul M. Sallarulo,
chair of the North Broward Hospital District


pay the state approximately $1
million for costs of the investiga-
tion.
"We are pleased that Tenet's
new management has committed
to take this important first step in
moving toward a better future by
resolving all past issues. Safe-
guarding Florida's health care
market is a top priority and I look
forward. to Tenet now acting
responsibly to serve that market,"
said Crist.
"Attorney General Crist's
involvement in this settlement has
greatly benefited the hospitals
involved," said Paul M. Sallarulo,
chair of the North Broward Hospi-
tal District, one of the public hos-
pital systems involved in the law-
suit. "We are extremely pleased
with the resulting agreement and
commend Attorney General Crist
for his work."
"I would like to thank Attorney
General Crist for his efforts, not
only on our behalf, but also on
behalf of the uninsured patients
of our community who will
directly benefit from this settle-
ment," said Frank V. Sacco, Chief
Executive Officer of Lee Memorial
Healthcare System, another
affected public hospital.
Tenet is the nation's second-
largest for-profit hospital chain in
the United States, owning or oper-
ating 71 acute care hospitals with
18,149 licensed beds, including
15 hospitals in Florida. Tenet
restructured its management
team in November 2002 and
changed its Medicare billing prac-
tices in January 2003.
A copy of the federal complaint
against Tenet is available at:
http://myfloridalegal.cor/webfiles.
nsf/WF/JFAO-6M7RAH/$filefTenet
+Complaint.pdf
A copy of the Tenet settlement is
available at; http;//myfloridalegal.


com/webfiles.nsf/WF/JFAO-6M7R
BW/$file/Tenet+Settlement.pdf
The public hospitals that will
benefit from this settlement are:
Bert Fish Medical Center, Inc.
- New Smyrna Beach (Volusia
County)
Cape Memorial Hospital,
Inc. Cape Coral (Lee County)
Halifax Medical Center -
Daytona Beach (Volusia County)
Hendry County Hospital'
Authority Clewiston (Hendry
County)


Holmes County Hospital
Corporation Bonifay (Holmes
County)
Jackson Memorial Hospital
- Miami (Miami-Dade County)
Lee Memorial Healthcare
System Ft. Myers (Lee County)
North Brevard County Hospi-
tal District Titusville (Brevard
County)
North Broward Hospital Dis-
trict Ft. Lauderdale (Broward
County)
Sarasota County Public Hos-
pital District Sarasota (Sarasota
County)
South Broward Hospital Dis-
trict Hollywood (Broward
County)
The Board of Trustees of Bay
Medical Center Panama City
(Bay County)
West Orange Healthcare Dis-
trict Ocoee (Orange County)


Crime Stoppers of Palm
Beach County is asking for the
public's assistance in locating
Anthony Chaple, a.k.a. "Boss",
who was listed as a wanted fugi-
tive as of March 3, 2006. Chaple
is described as a black male, list-
ed at 5' 11" tall and weighing
160 pounds. His date of birth Is
Oct. 6, 1981 and has black hair
and brown eyes. He has tattoos
on his left arm and right shoull-
der and has a scar on his left
elbow. His last known address is
NW 9th Ave, in South Bay.
Chaple is wanted for Felony
Failure to Appear; Grand Theft
of Motor Vehicle; Buglary;
* Sale/Possession of V.I.N. plate
or Sale/Possession of altered.
V.I.N.
.He is further wanted for
Felony Failure to Appear on
Dealing in Stolen Property


charges, as well as Violation of
Probation: Aggravated Battery
with a Deadly Weapon Resulting
in Bodily Harm; and Violation of
Probation:"
Grand Theft.
Chaple is
further want-
ed on Misde-
meanor ,
charges stem-
ming from giv-
ing a false
name upon
being Anthony
detained/ Chaple
arrested.
If you have any information on
the whereabouts of Anthony
Chaple, you are asked to call
Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS
(8477). You may remain anony-
mous and.could be eligible for a
cash reward.


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Skilled Nursing Beds now available


at Hendry Regional Medical Center


CLEWISTON In October of
2005, the state of Florida approved
the opening of "skilled nursing
beds" at Hendry Regional Medical
Center. Skilled Nursing Beds or
Swing Beds, as they are some-
times called, are beneficial for the
patient who needs to. be dis-
charged from a hospital, but
requires on-going care or rehabili-
tation. The state and the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations have
accredited the program.
Here are a few examples of
those who would meet the
required criteria:
The patient is in the hospital
and has just received a hip or
knee replacement, and no
longer needs medical treatment,
but is not strong enough or capa-
ble of going home. He/she may
receive physical therapy until
gaining the level of activity prior


to initial hospitalization for a par-
ticular illness, but needs on-
going IV antibiotics and has
become too weak to go home,
has the potential to improve, but
needs additional care/rehabilita-
tive physical therapy.
Most people are not aware of
this particular program, which is
being provided by their local hos-
pital. Although many coastal facili-
ties offer this same service or a
similar one, the convenience of
being closer to home and to fami-
ly (not to mention the cost of trav-
eling) encourages numerous
patients to transfer to Hendry
Regional Medical Center, if neces-
sary, as participants of Skilled
Nursing Care.
David McClusky, the activities
director of the Swing Bed Pro-
gram, focuses on five basic needs:
Which do not require the patient
to be constantly confined to a bed:


1. Emotional games such as
'I Remember When' or Trivia
2. Physical low-impact exer-
cises
3. Spiritual morning
thoughts, personal inspirations
4. Socialization group meet-
ings, movies, cookie baking
5. Educational puzzles,
spelling games, news events
McClusky says, "It's exciting to
see hospital patients getting
dressed, out of bed, and going to
the activities room where we can
work together on their five needs."
Most insurance companies will
cover the expense of this pro-
gram, and Medicare will also pay,
for the associated costs. To receive
additional information, please
contact Marilyn Lamb, Utilization
Revie\\'Social Services Director at,
Hendry Regional Medical Center -
(863) 902-4316.;


Hendry Regional Medical


Center Awarded Accreditation


CLEWISTON By demon-
strating compliance with' the
Joint Commission on Accredita-
tion of Healthcare Organiza-
tion's national standards for
health care quality and safety,
Hendry Regional Medical Center
has earned the Joint Commis-
sion's Gold Seal of Approval.
"We sought accreditation for
our organization because we
wanted to demonstrate our
commitment to the safety and
quality care of our patients," stat-
ed Craig Cudworth, Hospital
CEO. "We view obtaining Joint
Commission accreditation as
another step toward achieving
excellence."
Founded in 1951, the Joint
Commission evaluates and
accredits more than 15,000
health care organization and
programs in the United States.


Gertrude Pearce: from Oklahoma to Okeechobee


Editor's note: From 1977 until
her death in 2003, Independent
Newspapers of Florida was priv-
ileged to have on staff a superb
writer and historian, Twila
Valentine. Mrs. Valentine wrote
much about the history of the
people and places around Lake
Okeechobee and about the lake
itself. Together with Okee-
chobee's Betty Williamson, Pres-
ident of the Okeechobee Histori-
cal Society, she co-authored a
book, now in its second printing.
"Strolling down Country Roads
in Okeechobee." One of the peo-
ple Mrs. Valentine interviewed
for her history series was
Gertrude Pearce. This interview
took place March 28, 1989 when
.4 rs. Pearce was 91 years old. -
Gertrude Pearce recalls:
"In 1910 there was a whole
bunch of my relatives that moved
to Florida around Ft. Lauderdale.
They were buying so much land
for about $10 an acre. I came to
Okeechobee with my brother-in-
law. He had come back to Okla-
homa where we were from and I
came back to Okeechbbee with
him. It was '1917.
"A short while later, we got a
telegram for me to come back to
Oklahoma; my mother was sick


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J.O. Pearce, third from left was instrumental in the founding
of the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association in 1937
and served as its first president.


with typhoid fever, so I went
back to Oklahoma to care for
her. I had met J.O. Pearce while I
was in Okeechobee. He was out
taking cattle by train to Mont-
gomery, Alabama when I left.
When came back and he found
out I'd gone back to Oklahoma,
he hopped the train and came to
get me and I'd only had two or
three dates with him: We were
married there in Oklahoma; on
July 25, 1917. I'll always believe it
was love at first sight.
"We came back to Okee-
chobee and started a family. Doc
Anner was my doctor for the two
boys, but she had gone to Stuart


or Ft. Lauderdale by the time I!
had my daughter. She and her
husband, Dr. Darrow both were
just as nice as they could be.
They were peculiar being north-
erners and you might think they
were hard-hearted, but they
weren't.
"I came here at the right time
to get into the cattle business.
Even though I had three children,
I always worked with the cattle.
Not every day, but I was raised
on a farm in Oklahoma and I
knew what work was,
"They say I taught school, but
it was only an accident. We had a
tragedy here at one -time. A


woman shot two of our school
teachers, not on purpose, but
they were desperate for teachers
and asked me to teach for one of
them. I think it was fourth of fifth
grade, but that's all, except for.
Sundayschool.
"I used to go on all the cattle
roundups 'and all the cooking for
the cowboys. We'd go out. and
stay all week long. The' screw
worms were a big problem then
They put my husband, J.O. in as
president of the cattlemen's
association. He went to Washing-
ton to get an appropriation to
help with the screw worm. They
brought a whole team of men to
Avon Park to raise sterile flies. it
wvas the only thing that saved the
cattle industry here.
"Then Mr. McNulty, who
wanted to start a bank, wanted
J.O. to be a director. And he said,
"Mr. McNulty, I have all I can do
out here at the ranch. It keeps me
going all the time.' Mr. McNulty
said, 'I'll give you the stock if
you'll be the director.' J.O. told
him, 'You won't give me nuthin'.
If you're 6so bound and deter-
mined that you want me for a
director, you loan me the money
and let me pay you back.' And he
was there for the rest of his life."


An independent not-for-profit
organization, the Joint Commis-
sion is the nation's oldest and
largest standards setting and
accrediting body in health care.
"Above all, the national stan-
dards are intended to stimulate
continuous, systematic and
organization-wide improvement
in an organization's perform-


ance and the outcome of care,"
says Kurt Patton, executive direc-
tor, Hospital Accreditation Pro-
gram, Joint Commission. "The
community should be proud
that Hendry Regional Medical
Center is focusing on the most
.challenging goal to continu-
ously, raise quality and safety to
higher levels."


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ATTENTION PAHOKEE

LET'S TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE TOGETHER. NOT FAR, JUST FOUR YEARS AGO. AS YOU ALL KNOW ALLIE BIGGS, GARY MCENTIRE AND MYSELF WERE ELECTED TO THE PAHOKEE CITY
COMMISSION. LET ME SHARE WITH YOU WHAT WE FOUND.
WE FOUND THAT IT WAS COMMON PLACE FOR.CITY EMPLOYEES TO USE CITY EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM JOBS FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR SELECT FRIENDS. IT WAS ALSO ACCEPTED PRACTICE
TO FIX WATER BILLS AND TO STEAL CITY PROPERTY. NOT ONLY IS THIS AGAINST THE LAW, IT PUT THE CITY IN A FINANCIAL MESS.
THE CITY COULD NOT PAY ITS BILLS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND HAD BEEN PUT ON C.O.D. WITH THE COMPANY THAT SUPPLIED THE CHEMICALS TO TREAT OUR DRINKING WATER. WE WERE FORCED TO
BORROW $400,000 TO PAY BILLS, AND TO RAISE TAXES AND FEES TO SAVE THE CITY.
IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS WORKING AS A TEAM THIS IS WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED AT YOUR CITY HALL: ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!!
TOUGH FINANCIAL CONTROLS ARE IN PLACE. THE ONLY TIME A WATER BILL IS ADJUSTED IS BY A VOTE BY THE CITY COMMISSION. BY APPLYING THE RULES EQUALLY TO EVERYONE AND.NOT BEING
AFRAID TO MAKE THE HARD DECISIONS, WE HAVE NOT RAISED OUR RATES OR TAXES SINCE. YET THE CITY OF PAHOKEE NOW IS RATED AA BY THE STATE. THE HIGHEST YOU CAN GET. OUR TX RATE IS
THE LOWEST OF THE TRI-CITIES AS ARE OUR WATER RATES.
BECAUSE OF OUR STEADILY IMPROVING FINANCIAL CONDITION, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GIVE OUR EMPLOYEES MODEST PAY RAISES AFTER MANY YEARS OF NEGLECT. WHILE THEY ARE STILL THE LOW-
EST PAID IN THE COUNTY WE ARE CORRECTING THAT AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN A PROMISE WE MADE TO THEM.
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE'S REPUTATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IS AS HIGH AS IT HAS EVER BEEN. WE HAVE THE BEST STAFF IN CITY HALL IN YEARS AND OUR EMPLOYEES ARE RECEIVING
TRAINING TO HELP THEM IMPROVE.
ARGUABLY THE MOST DIFFICULT DECISION WAS TO TURN LAW ENFORCEMENT OVER TO THE COUNTY BUT LET'S FACE IT IT YOU GET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY. BEING THE LOWEST PAID POLICE
DEPARTMENT IN THE COUNTY MEANT THAT WE HAD A DEPARTMENT THAT WAS CORRUPT AND ENABLED DRUGS AND CRIME TO FLOURISH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THEIR LACK OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
PLACED THE CITY IN A LEGAL NIGHTMARE.
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE NOT ONLY WILL SAVE CLOSE TO $2 MILLION IN OUR CONTRACT WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. WE GET PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FREE FROM THE INTERFERENCE OF
LOCAL POLITICS. THE LAW WILL BE APPLIED EQUALLY TO EVERYONE. OF THE MONEY SAVED, $200,000 WENT INTO SAVINGS THE REST WILL BE USED FOR PAY RAISES, HIRING STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS.
WE ALSO HAVE FORMED A COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD TO DEAL WITH A RANGE OF ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. ITS VIEMBERSHIP REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CITY AS DOES OUR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
IN THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY THREE HURRICANES YET TOGETHER WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY TO RECOVERY. THE MARINA AND CAMPGROUND ARE BEING REBUILT AN ALMOST $9
MILLION. THIS IS THE CORNER STONE OF OUR ECONOMIC RECOVERY, PLUS IT WILL BRING 90 NEW JOBS WHEN COMPLETED.
ALSO WE ARE PLANNING A NEW CITY MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, THE OLD SITE WILL BE USED FOR A NEW HOTEL, CREATING JOBS. IN ADDITION THERE ARE PLANS WELL UNDER WAY FOR A PARKING FACILITY
WHERE THE OLD NANA'S OLD WESTERN AUTO IS NOW,. THE PRINCE THEATER IS GOING TO BE REMODELED INTO A MODERN MULTI-USE CIVIC CENTER.
OUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS UNDER GOING A $250,000 FACE LIFT. WE AHVE A NEW SPLASH PAD, RESURFACED TENNIS COURTS AND A REMODELED LIBRARY AT CITY PARK. THERE ARE NEW RESTAU-
RANTS. THERE IS A NEW BANK BUILDING COMING. THERE ARE NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN.
WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY TO ANNEXING NEW LAND INTO OUR BORDERS. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO CONTROL THE GROWTH.IN A WAY THE CITIZENS OF PAHOKEE WANT. NOT WHAT SOME ONE ELSE SAYS
WE NEED. WE ARE WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE HOUSING THAT OUR CITIZENS CAN AFFORD AS WELL AS MORE EXPENSIVE HOUSING.
PAHOKEE'S NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ATHLETIC FIELD ARE SCHEDULED TO BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY FEB. 2007.THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IS BEING EXTENDED TO OUR ELE-
MENTARY SCHOOL THIS IS THE FIRST IN THE NATION! OUR YOUNG PEOPLE CAN NOW GET A FIRST CLASS EDUCATION.
HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE IS CURRENTLY BEING MET BY A CLINIC LOCATED AT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TO EXPAND THE SERVICES BY MOVING IT TO A LARGER
ANDLMORE CENTRAL LOCATION. WE HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT TO BUILD THE NEW GLADES AREA HOSPITAL BETWEEN PAHOKEE AND BELLE GLADE.
PAHOKEE IS MOVING FORWARD. WE ARE WORKING VERY HARD TO SEE THAT NONE OF OUR CITIZENS ARE LEFT BEHIND. FOR THE FIRST TIME THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN, THE MONEY IN YOUR BANK
ACCOUNT OR WHO YOU ARE KIN TO DOESN'T MATTER.
I AM MOST PROUD OF THE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS FORMED WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN SEEKING HELP FOR PAHOKEE. THIS PAID OFF MOST RECENTLY BY THE DONATION OF 21 FEMA
TRAILERS TO THE CITY AND A PLEDGE OF $105,000 FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY TO HELP SET THEM UR THIS COMES FROM WELL EARNED RESPECT AND REPUTATION THAT PAHOKEE NOW HAS.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN WHAT IS TRULY HAPPENING IN PAHOKEE. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE COUNTING YOUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE TO SPREAD RUMORS AND LIES. THEY ARE VERY GOOD
AT THROWING ROCKS AND HIDING THEIR HANDS. THEY WANT TO RETURN TO THE OLD DAYS OF PERSONAL FAVORS, AND LINING THEIR POCKETS. SOME WANT TO BRING BACK THE POLICE SO THEY CAN
BE CHIEF AND OTHERS TO LET THEIR FRIENDS SELL DRUGS AND STEAL CARS. THEY WANT TO SACRIFICE PAHOKEE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL GAIN.
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS ARE DUE TO HARD WORK, GOOD STAFF AND AN UNWAVERING LOVE FOR THE CITY AND ALL OF HER CITIZENS. SOMETIMES IT'S UNPOPULAR, SOME-
TIMES CONTROVERSIAL, BUT ALWAYS WITH PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY AND PRIDE.
IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO SERVE THE CITY OF PAHOKEE THE PAST FOUR YEARS. PLEASE ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU OUR JOB IS JUST STARTING AS WE MOVE OUR CITY FOR-
WARD FOR ALL OF US.



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see if the state is holding property
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ous others who visited the booth
throughout the day.
In the WTVJ series, Mr. Gal-
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check for more than $43,000 to a
former Miami-Dade public school
teacher who had lost track of earn-
ings on a retirement account.
"In the fast pace of modern life,'
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' might find lost treasure."
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able. As a result, numerous "heir
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Riding lesson
Tommy Braddick, 8, gave a lesson in mechanical bull riding at last weekend's annual
Chalo Nitka Festival.


The Sacrament of Confirmation
Bishop Priamo completed the Rite of Initiation into the Catholic Church through the
Sacrament of Confirmation on Feb. 13. Confirmation candidates from St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church in Moore Haven and St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic
Church in Buchkead Ridge gathered at St. Theresa's Church for the services. Those con-,
firmed include (in no particular order) Ashley Benavidez, Margaret Buccino, Martha C.
Cardona, Jordan Canevari, Daisy Garza, Richard Donegan, Michael A. Parado, Karli
Holtcamp, Ruby Parado. James Steiert, Bianca L. Rojo, Bridget Ewing, Osvaldo N. Tor-
res, Kara Harwas, Vivian Velasquez, Joshua McCall, Yanesi Velaquez, Philip Suarez, Lin-
den Buccino and Joseph Summerford.


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The Knights of Columbus from St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Buck-
head Ridge and St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Moore Haven hosted a Valen-
tine's Dance in Buckhead Ridge on Feb. 12. On Feb. 13 (pictured here), the Knights par-
ticipated in services for the Confirmation of students from the two parishes.


Bishop Priamo (right) visited Glades county on Feb. 13 for Confirmation of students
from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Moore Haven and St. Theresa Catholic
Church in Buckhead Ridge. Jordan Canevari was among the Confirmation candidates
from St. Theresa's parish.


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March 10: End of third nine-
week period
March 13: Teacherworkday (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)
April 27: Interim report cards
May 21: Baccalaureate
May 26: Graduation
May 29: Memorial Day holiday
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TechBridge Youth
training program
TechBride Youth training servic-
es a program that is dedicated to
enhancing the employability and
work readiness skills of Out of
School Youth between the ages of
16 and 21 that live in the
Hendry/Glades area, is presently
accepting applications for enroll-
ment and is ready to assist young
adults who are ready to deploy on
the road to success. In association
with the Clewiston Adult School
and the Clewiston Career and
Development Services Center, we
offer students the opportunity to
obtain their GED as well as conduct
job searches and assistance with
continuance of their educational
goals. For more information contact
Patrick Coleman at (863) 983-1300
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri.
GC School Board
meeting re-scheduled
The Glades County School
Board regular meeting scheduled
for March 23 has been re-sched-
uled for March 21 at 9 a.m. in the
Glades County School Board meet-
ing room, 400 10th Street, SW -
Moore Haven.
School Advisory
Council meeting
The School Advisory Council of
Moore Haven Junior-Senior High
School will hold its regular month-
ly meeting on Monday, March 13
at 7 p.m. in the media center.


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U.S. Sugar evaluates season losses; reports big losses


Statement from U.S.
Sugar Vice President
Robert Coker
CLEWISTON This year's
crop was already badly damaged
from Hurricane Wilma, with more
than 25 percent losses due to the
storm.
"We got hammered by the hur-
ricane and then got hammered
again by the freeze. It is going to
be a very difficult year for the com-
pany financially as the expenses of
making hurricane repairs contin-
ue to mount and our sugar pro-
duction continues to drop," said
Robert Coker, senior vice presi-
dent. "This is shaping up to be the
worst year in our 75 years of being
in business," Coker said.
U.S. Sugar's entire cane crop
was subjected to below freezing
temperatures for durations of up
to 6.75 hours with temperatures
dropping as low as 24.6 degrees
for extended periods of time in
some areas. Immediately follow-
ing the freeze, we conducted ini-,
i1l -mnane asn ccoccssmentc and


INI/MarK Young
Cane fields being torched fill the horizon with a familiar sight
in the surrounding Glades area. U.S. Sugar is reporting sub-
stantial losses this year and in some cases, fields will have
to be planted from scratch. :


target fields based on historical
knowledge of the varieties and.
areas most susceptible to freeze
damage.
It generally takes a week or so
following a freeze event to deter-
mine the extent of the damage to
the crop. When the cane .stalk
freezes, water in the stalk expands,
* damaging the tissue or inner cells
of the stalk. This tissue damage
inhihits cane's natural defenses to


process is accelerated. It takes
.approximately a week for the bac-
teria to colonize and the crop to
start shouwing signs ofdamage.
This field-by-field assessment,
was completed this week. We
have 1.4 million tons of cane left
to harvest. Fifty percent of that
cane was frozen. We have revised
our harvest schedule in an effort
to minimize further losses due to
deterioration of the frozen cane.


within the next three weeks. -
In addition to sugar losses in
the freeze-damaged mature cane,
75-85 percent of the young plant
cane or re-growth cane was burnt
back to the ground by the freezing
temperatures. It must essentially
re-start the- growth process. All
growth that had occurred since
planting or harvesting was lost,
and the next year's crop, for all
intents and purposes is all at the
same stage in the growth process.
This will complicate our cultiva-
tion program in that the entire
crop will require the same atten-
tion simultaneously. This will sig-
nificantly add to our costs as serv-
ices will need to be done all at the,
same time and not spread out
over the growing season.
The next step is to evaluate ter-
minal bud damage on the recently
planted cane. The terminal bud is
what drives plant growth. As much
as 3,000 acres of plant cane may
have dead terminal buds. Each
field will be evaluated on an ongo-
ing basis from this point forward.
"As the season winds down,
we expect to see further reduc-
tions in cane tonnage and sugar


"This is shaping up to be the worst year in our
75 years of being in business."
Robert Coker,
senior vice president, U.S. Sugar


"Florida sugar farmers are not
used to asking for a hand out,"
Coker said, "but we have asked
Congress to consider some level
of financial assistance to help us
get through these very difficult
times. Our growers, our employ-


ees, out suppliers and our rural
communities all have suffered
tremendously as a result of Hurri-
cane Wilma. Anything Congress
can do to help get people back on
their feet will be appreciated,"
Coker said.


adjusted our harvest schedule to bacteria and the deterioration Our. goal is to harvest this cane yield,"Coker said. Metal Roofing
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producers recognize that Colom-,
bia made unrealistic sugar
-deT6mands and that our trade nego-
tiators resisted. Nonetheless, the
promises made to Colombia com-
bined with those alrea'd''"irade to
Mexico and CAFTA plus those


cumulative impact this and other
trade agreements will have on
146,000 American sugar farmers
and workers, many of whom are
still trying to recover from last
year's hurricanes and other weath-
er disasters.


ica an additional 50,000L metric tons
of sugar in the first year of the
agreement, rising to more than
60,000 tons in year 15. The first-
year increase alone amounts to a,
tripling of the duty-free sugar mar-
ket access Colombia already


commend U.S. Trade Representa-
tive Rob Portman. The agreement
also allows for refined sugar
imports from Colombia a provi-
sion that concerns America's sugar
producers.


Help backyard citrus trees recover from nature


One sign of spring is the smell
of citrus blossoms in the air.
"Along with the bloom, new
leaves will soon be rapidly grow-
ing, looking to the soil for need-
ed nutrients. Today's column
will discuss the specific nutri-
tional needs of citrus and offer
suggestions of appropriate fertil-
izers for dooryard citrus trees.
Many dooryard citrus trees
have been hammered by two
years of hurricanes, and will be
itching to put on new growth
this spring. Likewise, if you have
escaped citrus cankers quaran-
tined areas and have been able
to plant a new dooryard citrus
tree, remember that fertilizer will
insure young trees get off to a
good start.
The regular application of the
correct fertilizers is needed for
developing young trees. Fertilizer
will also be needed to produce
large crops of good quality door-
yard fruit as the tree matures.
While fertilization of many other
plants in the Florida Yard may
not be necessary and may con-
tribute to runoff, for citrus trees
it is necessary for success.
Over fertilizing may be just as
harmful as not applying enough.
Excess nitrogen can produce lots
of leaves and reduce fruit pro-
duction. In some cases, over-fer-
tilization can burn, causing
injury or death of the tree.
Two different fertilization
schedules are suggested: one is
for young, non-bearing trees,
where leaf and stem growth is
maximized and fruit production
is reduced. Later on, a mature
tree schedule is used where tree
growth is minimized and fruit
yield and quality are maximized.
For baring trees, the Universi-
ty of Florida recommends three
applications per year just before
new flushes of growth appear.
Typically in our area, the right
times will be first in late Febru-
ary, again in May-June and final-
ly in October. Avoid fertilizing cit-
rus trees in the late fall or winter
to avoid succulent growth that
will freeze easily.
What kind of fertilizer is best
for dooryard citrus? Garden cen-
ters often sell special Citrus fertil-
izers. Look at the label to see if
the product contains the neces-
sary nutrients. An appropriate
analysis for young trees is a prod-
uct with equal amounts of nitro-
gen, phosphorus and potassium.
This is called a balanced fertiliz-
er, such as 8-8-8 (N-P205-K20).
Citrus fertilizers should also
contain magne"'rn (1. .r


cent), manganese (0.4 percent),
copper (0.4 percent) and boron
(0.2-0.025 percent). Be careful to
avoid those products with high
amounts of chlorine. And
choose those products that hav9
larger amounts of the nitrogen in
slow release forms.
Fertilizing
Young Trees
If this is the first year after
planting the dooryard citrus tree,
give it one half to one pound per
tree, applied five to six times per
year. During the second year,
add one to one half pound per
tree, but reduce the frequency to
four to five times annually. At the
third year after planting, use
approximately two pounds per
tree, and increase by one pound
during both the fourth and fifth


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year. After this time, the tree
should be bearing and consid-
ered a mature tree.
The amount applied in each
application can be gradually
increased to about one pound
per year up to a maximum of
eight pounds. This would mean
that a fully-grown tree would be
receiving approximately 24
pounds of fertilizer in three sepa-
rate eight-pound applications.
Fertilizing
Bearing Trees
Fertilizing bearing, mature
dooryard citrus is a rather inex-
act science. There are many vari-
ables which can affect fertilizer
use. If grass is grown around the
tree, if there are other nearby
trees or ornamentals, or if heavy
irrigation is offered, additional


nutrients may be needed for
recovery from storms or for opti-
mum tree growth.
Consider using higher analy-
sis, mixed formulations such a
12-0-12 or 15-0-14 on mature
trees. Controlled-release fertiliz-
ers that slowly release nutrients
over a 6-9-month period can also
be used. Check the label for
instructions on the right amount
of fertilizer to be applied per,
application and for annual totals.
Organic gardeners can also use
composted manures contact
our office to get help calculating
how much will be needed.
Tree condition should be
used as a guide to rates of
applied material. If you notice
deficiencies, provide the trees
with more material. If there is
luxuriant, vegetative growth,
reduce these amounts.


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the company plans on hiring all
local employees to staff the lodge,
which will include hiring local
fishing and hunting guides, as well
as airboat operators to conduct
the eco-tours.
Representatives from Adven-
ture Tours are already entrenching
themselves within the county and
are actively involved with becom-
ing part of the Glades County fami-
ly. The company took a proactive
position within the county's
visioning process. They have will-
ingly become politically active in
helping to establish communica-
tions with State Senator Dave
Aronberg and Congressman Mark
Foley in regards to the efforts to
clean up Lake Okeechobee. The
company has already pledged $1
million with a request that the
county matches those funds to
Economic. Development Council
to help further promote efforts to
improve Glades County.
The company has put another
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tax paid on those materials. The
property owner has' up to six
months within receipt of the cer-
tificate of occupancy or b\ Sep. 1
after the rehabilitated property is
first subject to assessment to
claim the refund.
The refund goes to the owner
of the property, even if the con-
tractor purchases all of the sup-
plies, because the refund is
applied to the increased value of
the property.
In some cases, a developer
.could apply for the refunds, if they
own the property when the certifi-
cate of occupancy is issued. Oth-
erwise, the refund may be applied
for by the new owner of the prop-
erty, in effect, reducing the pur-
chase price of the new home.
In calculating the sales tax
refund, the difference in the
.assessed value before the rehabil-
itation or new constructionstruction and
after is calculated by 97 percent of
the state sales tax, using a state-
prescribed formula. The applica-
tions are available in the EDC
office, which submits them to the
Department of Revenue.
As Glades County Superinten-
dent Wayne Aldrich observed,
with impact fees expected to go
into effect in March, which will
add $8,000 to the cost of new resi-
dential construction, the $5,000
per parcel refund should encour-
age development :within the
enterprise zone.
"The enterprise zones were
created to revitalize communities,
to encourage industrial and com-
mercial development, but also to
encourage new construction in
blighted areas," Ms. Topel said.
For commercial properties,
which may take up two lots, com-
panies may be eligible for $10,000
per lot.
City of Moore Haven Code


Safety
Continued From Page 1
ity to the two sand mining opera-
tions that experience a high level
of truck traffic at or around the
time children are being picked up
by their respective school buses.
School bus drivers are claim-
ing that many of the truck drivers
leaving and entering the sand
mines are not adhering to the
strict laws that require all
motorists to treat a school bus
with its flashing lights on and
swinging stop signs extended,
with the same respect as any
other standing stop sign.
Even more so, considering the
valuable cargo that a school bus
driver is carrying and the drivers
at the March 2 meeting made it
very clear that they are taking
their responsibility to heart in ask-
ing the CTST to take steps in pre-
venting a potential tragedy from
occurring.
Captain Jefferson Hill, Glades
County Sheriff's Office Road
Patrol has already assigned a
deputy to that stretch of road and
has enacted a "zero tolerance"
policy when it comes to passing a
school bus in the act of picking up
or dropping off children.
"We've been hammering
them," said Captain Hill. "We have
a zero tolerance policy and we've
even been towing trucks away."
The CTST members also asked
FDOT what more can be done in
regards to adding additional sig-
nage to the area or the possibility
of creating a lower speed zone
during school pick up hours.
FDOT representatives said that
since it is not a "school zone" that
it would not be possible to enact a
lower speed limit during any par-
ticular time of the day, and while it
is possible to create additional sig-
nage, "If you put up too many
signs, they simply get ignored,"
said one FDOT representative, but
said it is something that they will
look into doing. However, "if
someone isn't going to pay atten-


Florida Water Management in
regards to doing a land exchange
for unused uplands not needed for
any wetlands projects and have
pledged the money towards the
Kissimmee River and Lake Okee-
chobee restoration projects. With-
in the land trade agreement, the
company has contacted its neigh-
bors offering each of them the
opportunity to purchase an addi-
tional 60 feet of backyard property
at below market value.
According to a release by
Adventure Tours, four of the five
neighbors have shown interest in
pursuing that offer. The company
is offering to donate two new
"Welcome to Lakeport" signs,
one at each end of town, as a
company expense ranging
between $10,000 and $20,000.
The rustic setting getaway will
feature a restored antique caboose
as a front office, a screened-in
pavilion, rustic cabins with mod-
ern amenities, and much, much
more all the while creating a low-
impact atmosphere to the com-
munity itself. Vacationers will have
several options of packages rang-
ing from multiple dayvisits, to one-


Enforcement officer Lawrence
Burleson attended the meeting to
get more information on the
incentives to encourage owners
of residential and commercial
properties to bring their proper-,
ties into compliance.
Glades County Economic
Development Council Executive
Director and Enterprise Zone
coordinator Tracy Whirls noted
that properties rebuilt on lots
where substandard or hurricane
damaged homes and businesses
were cited won't be subject to the
impact fees if the new or rehabili-
tated structure is .the same size as
the original.,
In addition to the building
materials sales tax refund, busi-
nesses locating within the enter-
prise zone are eligible for job cre-
ation tax credits, and refunds on
sales tax paid on new business
equipment..
In addition, businesses located
in an enterprise zone can also
qualify for the jobs tax credit
against either their corporate
income tax or Florida sales and
use tax. The program provides a
credit of 30 percent of wages paid
to new eligible employees who are
residents of a rural county, not just
in Glades County, but in neighbor-
ing Hendry, DeSoto, Hardee,
Okeechobee and Highlands Coun-
ty and Immokalee ,s well. If more
than 20 percent of the employees
are resideri'sofan enterprise zone,
the credit is 45 percent.
Businesses using the corpo-
rate tax incentive can carry the
credit forward for five years. The
jobs tax credit may be claimed for
up to two years worth of wages.
"It's difficult for new business-
es to pay high wages," Ms. Topel
said. "The incentives allow new
businesses to pay better wages,
which keeps turnover down. So
it's a win/win situation for the
employee and the business.
Businesses may be eligible for
sales tax refunds paid on the pur-
chase of business equipment. The


tion to the stop signs on the bus
with flashing lights, they are not
going to pay attention to more
signs along the road."
Possibilities of creating "pull
off zones" at the bus stops to
allow the buses to completely pull
off of the side of the road were
also discussed, but in the end, the
solution everybody agreed upon
was more active law enforcement
in the area.
CTST chairman, and Moore
Haven Vice Mayor Dave McGee
asked if it would be possible for a
deputy to follow the buses
through the area during pick up
times in the morning. Mr. McGee
said that it would only take about
15-30 minutes a day and would
certainly, discourage anyone from
passing a stopped school bus.
Captain Hill stated that given
his current staffing, the depart-
ment can only devote one deputy
to that stretch of roadway during
those hours and that the deputy
needs to be active in deterring this
type of activity from happening
and said that more DOT officers
are needed in the area.
CTST program coordinator and
FDOT representative Debra
Stallings said that DOT officers are
stretched very thin and it appeared
to be the general sentiment among
CTST members that once you
"wolf pack" an area like that, truck-
ers are on their CBs and the ele-
ment of surprise is lost for the day.
Possible solutions seemed to
fall back on local law enforce-
ment and Mr. McGee said that the
CTST needed to go in front of the
county commission to request
increasing fines along this stretch
of roadway. Captain Hill agreed
that doubling or even tripling
fines will be a viable deterrent in
that it would take even more
points off of a driver's commer-
cial license and those points are
too valuable to lose.
The drivers reported very good
cooperation from the sand mines
themselves, with one reporting
that she has even followed drivers
into the mines after violating their


day eco-tour visits into the wilds of
Lake Okeechobee.
In the words of Tim James,
owner of Adventure Tours, and
Don Coughlin, operations manag-
er, "We want to be a good neigh-
bor, good community member,
and garner, the support of the
community, including our neigh-
bors, for this new concept for
lodging, which can lead the way
to quality tourism in this area ver-
sus the 'trailer town' look you see
so often around the lake. That is
why as investors in the Lakeport
economy, we believe our project
will have a positive impact on this
community. Even though we have-
been here a relatively short time,
we have been very involved in our
community, both financially and
physically."
As an equal part of the Glades
County community, Adventure
Tours is offering a lot for a little in
return. All they are asking is for
community support from a com-
munity that they have already
invested in and ask for further com-
munity participation by attending
the March 14 commission meeting
to express your opinions


business has to be located in an
enterprise zone and the equipment
has to be used in the zone-tagged
vehicles, such as trucks, are not eli-
gible, but forklifts that remain on
site are. The maximum refund is
$10,000 per piece of equipment.
However, computers networked
together in an office are counted as
one piece of equipment, Ms. Topel
said. The enterprise zone re-desig-
nation and other factors should
spur revitalization in Moore Haven,
which was designated a new Flori-
da Main street in August, Ms.
Whirls said.
"I think as more businesses
and more 'developers' becomee
aware of the- enterprise zone
incentives that are available to,
them, you'll see an increase in
expansions and new construction
throughout the Enterprise Zone,"
Ms. Whirls said. "I think the city of
Moore Haven will benelit first,
however, because of its location,
on U.S. 27 and on the Caloosa-
hatchee River, and because the
infrastructure for the most part is
already in place."
In addition to the Enterprise
Zone incentives, the Rural Job Tax
Credit -Program is available for
businesses located in Glades
County. Any agricultural, manu-
facturing, hotel, warehousing,
research and development com-
pary, customer service center,
golf course or amusement park
company located in a rural coun-
ty, which adds new positions for.
new employees is eligible for a
one time $1,000 credit for each
new employee after that employ-
ee has been employed for 90
days. The rural jobs tax credit can
be taken against Florida Corpo-
rate Income Tax or Florida Sales
and Use Tax.
For more information on Glades
County's enterprise zone tax incen-
tives, call Ms. Whirls at 946-0300, or
e-mail twhirls@gladescountyedc.
com.


stop signs and the mines have
fired the drivers on the spot. Cap-
tain Hill reported that those same
drivers will simply find another
job with another company and be
back in the same area to. pick up
sand with a different company.
The possible solutions were
left at increasing signs, increasing
local law enforcement presence,
gaining law enforcement help
from FDOT, and increase signage
in the area. Captain Hill and the
Glades County Sheriff's Office are
no doubt committed to prevent-
ing a potential tragedy and truck
drivers who are violating the
school bus laws will be targeted
with a zero tolerance mindset.
The CTST also addressed pos-
sible solutions for the intersection
of State Road 78 and County Road
721 in Lakeport where the long
90-degree turn from the county
road back onto the state road is
creating a potential danger area.
The CTST and FDOT will look
at possible options in regards to
adding rumble strips to discour-
age speeding through the inter-
section while addressing the pos-
sibility of closing the last stretch of
CR 721 and forcing traffic to utilize
Martin Road to gain access onto
State Road 78.
FDOT also reported that after
having given the county money to
fix two of its solar operated sig-
nals, one on 78 and one located
on 29, they are still lying there in
disoperation.
FDOT stated that the county
"'made much to do about this"
and after getting the funding to fix
the lights, they have not been
fixed. CTST assured FDOT that
this was being addressed.
The CTST meets the first
Thursday of every month in the
Glades County Public Library,
located in Moore Haven, at 10
a.m. The next scheduled meeting
will be April 6. The success of
your community traffic safety
team depends on your atten-
dance and cooperation.


Community Briefs


Hurricane Wilma
Disaster Relief Help
Possible Help is still available
from our local Community
Rebuilding Ecumenical Work-
force (CREW). But you must reg-.
ister again! Call CREW at (863)
983-4316 or e-mail to: CREW-
headquarters@aol.com. If you
have registered and do not hear
from us by the end of March,
please let us know. CREW offices
are at 352 W. Arcade in Clewis-
ton, and at 300 Avenue L in
Moore Haven (inside the
Methodist Church).
Youth Pageant
SThe Washington Park
Pageant Committee is getting
ready for their 2006 youth pag-
eant, anyone who is interested in.
participating in the youth pag-
eant this year please pick up
your application form from Pat
Brown (863) 946-0694 or Sharon
Smith (863) 946-2806.
Black Gold Jubilee
photo contest
The Black Gold Jubilee pho-
tography contest will lake place
April 8 for rnore information or
details on rules, entry, guidelines
and categories please call Kaien
Corbin (561 i 996-6851 or Sara
Phillips 1561.996-27-15. Deadline
for entry is March 24 at 5 p.m
Black Gold Festival
The annual Black Gold Festival
in Belle Glade %ill take place April,
8. Festivities will begin with the 10
a.m. parade down Main Street.
Entries in the parade must show
up by 8:30 a.m. For more informa-
tion, call (561) 996-2298. Applica-
tions are available at the Belle
Glade Chamber of Commerce.
Smoking
cessation classes
Heart To Heart will be offering
FREE smoking cessation classes
began Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at the
Hendry County Health Depart-
ment 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle,
Florida 33975. The class is a
seven-\week course that \ ill meet
on Wednesday. If you have arn\
questions please call Lasheba at
67-4-4056 Ext. 2.S.
Free services
to help elders
Center for Independent Living
will be doing outreach ,n a regu-
lar basis at the Moore Ha%\en,
Clewiston, and LaBelle sites
between the hours of noon-2:30
p.m. You can contact Tera or
Linda at the Center for Indepen-
dent Living at (941). 766-8333 in
Charlotte County to find out the
days that they will be available in
those areas.
Economic
Council Meetings
The Glades County Economic I
Development Council normally
meets the first Monday of the
month at 6:15 p.m. in the confer-
ence room at Glades Electric
Cooperative. If you are not a
member, please contact the EDC'
about joining. If you are a mem-
ber, please plan to attend the
meetings. As the Main Street
effort, and other initiatives move


Sheriff
Continued From Page 1
The detective said eight to
10 members of the two agen-
cies were involved in the exe-
'cution of the search warrant.
Sheriff Whiddon went on to
add that if anyone has any
information on any type of
crime, they can 'contact his
office at (863) 946-1600 and
speak with a detective. All
information will be kept strictly
confidential.


forward, we will need a host of
-knowledgeable volunteers to
serve on various, committees and
we encourage your participation.
American Legion open
Moore Haven American
Legion Post 299 is now having
bingo, Saturday nights at 6 p.m.
Hamburgers, drinks and dessert
will be provided at a minimal
cost.
B.H.R. Moose Lodge
The lodge is located on U.S. 78
W in Buckhead Ridge. Regular
bingo is played Tuesdays at 12:30
p.m. Lunch is available each day.
Members and qualified guests
may play. Wednesday feature an
Italian dinner or alternate entr e
from 5-7:15 p.m. and. Saturday's
dinner is from 5-7:15 p.m. Music
for dancing starts at 7:30 p.m. Call
the lodge to see who is playing.
Sunday morning breakfast is
served from 8-10:15 a.m.
VFW Post #9528
The \\\ Post #9528 is locat-
ed at 2002 Hwy. 78 W. in Buck-
head Ridge. For more informa-
tion call (.?3) 467-28.%. Post
hours are from noon until 8 p.m.
daily. WVdnesda\ is Ladies Au-il-
iar. dinner crrom 5:.:0-7 p.m and
the cost is $5. E.er\ Thursda',.
the post has bar birin:g ai 12-45
p.rn. Lunch \\ill be a, ailatle
E.er\ Fiida\ a steal.: dinne \',ittl
baked potato, salad and rolls aue
ser ed fhorn 5-'.0-7 p rn. u Ith a $9
donation. Dancing im-mrediatel\
loll s the dinner
All games and special events
are shown on three televisions.
The game room has a regulation-
size pool table. Post meetings are
held on the second and fourth
Saturday of the month, begin-
ning at 10 a.m. Commander


Albert Crank is available at 467-
2882.
VFW Post #10539
The VFW will be open Mon-
day thri'ugh \e']rinesda\ 10a.m.-
8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-10
p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10
a.m:-11 p.m., or later; and Sun-
day, 1-8 p.m. Happy hour is from
4-6 p.m., Monday through Thurs-
day. Dinner is served at 5 p.m.
Tuesday evenings Bar bingo
starts at 12:-1'5 p.m. \kednesda s
Lunch will be available Singles
darts every \Vednesday, 7 p.m.
Cafeteria is open from 5-8 p.m.,
Thursday nights, Fridays at 7 p.m.
there will be live music and danc-
ing. On Saturday, hotdogs with
kraut are served at noon. Satur-
day dart doubles at 7 p.m.
Diabetes Awareness
HendrN County Health
Department Heart to Heart Pro-
gram and Senior Connections
are offer ing an eight-w\eek Dia-
betes Class at 2 p.m. each
VWednesdai at the Nobles Senior
Center Classes include the dia-
tetic diet, undeistandirig carb-
co:,unting., \ e and foot care, and
the ABC's io diabetes the AIC
test, Biood Pressure, and Choles-
terol All diabetics, lorii lern ior
neti\ k diagnosed, at welcome
Support Services
The ALticultuial and Labor
, Ptigi am, Inc located in Winter
Haven, has L'eeri awarded a
grant fIrim trie Depaitrnent of
Comirilunriir AffallS to provide
Low\ Incornme home Enerigy Assis-
tance iLIHEAP I sei ices to, eligi-
ble applicants in Hendry and
Glades counties. For an applica-
tion and/or information please
call (800) 330-3491.


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in both practices and events. Smith and Rodriguez have
been signaled out for their team leadership skills and are
honest, reliable, and dependable. CHS extends their con-
gratulations to these two outstanding student athletes.



What about brain


health as-you age?


With the rapid aging of the pop-
ulation, the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) is stepping up the
search for ways to keep brains
healthy as people grow older. The
effort moved an important step for-
ward today with a report by an
expert panel to the NIH, suggesting
a number of promising ways to
maintain or enhance cognitive and
emotional function. Specifically,
the group said, education, cardio-
vascular health, physical activity,
psychosocial factors and
genetics appear to be associat-
ed with healthy brains. Research
aimed at directly testing the effec-
tiveness of interventions in several
of these areas deserves more atten-
tion.
The report is published. online
today in 'Alzheimer's and Demen-
tia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's
Association". It is a product of the
Critical Evaluation Study Commit-
tee, a panel of experts appointed by
NIH and led by Dr. Hugh Hendrie of
Indiana University, Indianapolis.
The committee evaluated several
large on-going studies of older
adults for current scientific knowl-
edge on brain health.
"Three NIH institutes: the
National Institute on Aging (NIA),
the National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH) and the National
Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke (NINDS) established the
NIH Cognitive and Emotional
Health Project to coordinate and
speed research leading to interven-
tions for neurological health," says
NIH Director Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni.
"This report suggests a future direc-
tion of research and is a terrific
example of what we can learn
when scientists of different special-
ties work together on a complex
Health issue."
Approximately 4.5 million
Americans have Alzheimer's dis-
ease, and additional numbers of
older people experience less
severe, but still have cognitive prob-
lems with the risk of such decline
increasing with age. In one area of
emotional health, depression, the
everyday living of an estimated two
million older adults is also at risk,
according to NIMH.
"With more Americans living
well into their 70s, 80s and 90s,
developing ways to preserve cogni-
tive and emotional health as we
grow older is a major public health
goal," says Richard J. Hodes, M.D.,
director of the National Institute on
Aging.
The panel broadly discussed a
change in the focus of brain
research. In addition to studying
specific causes of brain disease and
dysfunction, research also should
approach it from the opposite
direction; looking at what works to
preserve brain health. Another
major theme emphasized the inter-
connectedness between cognitive
and emotional health. Cognitive


health and emotional well-being
are "inextricably linked," the report.
concludes, and efforts should be
made to examine them together.
The evaluation committee
reviewed scientific data from 36
large, ongoing studies of aging and
identified more than 40 separate
factors that may play a role in cog-
nitive and emotional health. Those
highlighted in the


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mitting this information to us.
Spring Sports

Glades Day
Baseball
March 9: At Summit Christian
3:30p.m.
March 11: Hosts St. Edwards 1
p.m.
P'March 13: At Dwyer 7 p.m.
March 16: Hosts King's Acade-
my 4 p.m.
March 17: At St. Edwards 7p.m.
March 28: At American Her-
itage (Delray) 7p.m.
"March 30: At Benjamin 4 p.m.
April 4: Hosts Summit Christian
4p.m.
April.6: At John Carroll6 p.m.
April 11: Hosts Clewiston 4
'p.m.
April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4
p.m;
April 15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1
p.m.
April 19: At Pahokee4 p.m.
April 20: Hosts Seminole Ridge


report are summarized below, 4p.m.
including those in which possible'. April 21: At Glades Central 7
interventions might be explored: p.m.
*Education- Higher levels of Softball
education go along with both good March 9: At King's Academy
cognitive and emotional function 4:30 p.m.
in the scientific literature. But scien- March 17-18: At South Florida
tists don't agree why. Slam Fest 2006
*Cardiovascular: A growing March 28: Hosts Jupiter Christ-
body of observational research ian 4p.m.
links cognitive decline with several March 30: Hosts Benjamin 4
traditional iisk factors for cardiovas-. p.m.
cular disease, including hyperten- April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m.
sion, greater body mass index, April 14-15: Bill Longshore
heart disease, diabetes and smok- tournament
ing. Understanding the impact of April 18-21: District champi-i
these influences is important onship tournament
because they can, be modified TRACK AND FIELD:
though lifestyle and medical inter- March 16: At Moore Haven 3:30
ventions.
*Psvchosocial: A number of p.m. ... .
*Pschosocial: A numberof March 30: At Palm Beach Quali-
psychosocial factors: emotional fierTBA
and social support networks, high March.31: At Clewvislon Invita-
socio-economic status and low tional 3:30 p m.
stress levels, go along with cogni-
tive and emotional health later in Clewiston igh SchoOl'
life. Stress, for example, has been
linked to cognitive decline, while VarsityBaseball
supportive friends and higher March 10: Hosts Dunbar 6 p.m.
socio-economic status are associ- March 14: Hosts Evangelical
ated with better cognitive and emo- Christian 6:30 p.m.
tional health.
*Depression and anxiety: Some
studies associate a history of
depression or anxiety with poor
cognitive and emotional health
later in life. Researchers only
recently have recognized a possible
.connection between mood disor-
ders and future cognitive decline.
*Physical activity: Finding out if W u
physical activity can protect against W eb uy
cognitive deterioration "would be
of great public health importance a i
because physical activity is relative- annu it es
ly inexpensive, has few negative
consequences, and is accessible,"
the report says .t... f S
*Chronic illness: Chronic ill- o c *
nesses are linked to poor emotion-
al health, specifically depression, in NI OW
older people. Further study could OWg Sg
examine the important questions
of cause and effect, whether illness
causes depression or whether
depression can make people more
vulnerable to illness. Call J.G. Wentworth's
*Genetics: There is a poor
understanding of genetic influ- Annuity Purchase Program
ences on cognitive and emotional 866-FUND-549
health. Genetic factors cannot be
modified, but greater knowledge of
the genetics of cognitive and emo-
tional health could help identify.
people at higher risk.
For more information from the
National Institutes of Health go to,
http://www.nih.gov .F i


Brain injury is no joke


TALLAHASSEE The each
year in Florida, approximately
3,000 individuals sustain a moder-
ate-to-severe traumatic brain injury
(TBI). That's every 23 seconds and
it leads to more than one million
emergency room visits each year.
"Brain injuries and its effects are
rarely the topics at the dinner table
or in casual conversations so, our
goal is to make Floridians more
aware of the tragic consequences
of brain injuries," said DOH Secre-
tary Dr. M. Rony Frangois. "The
Department of Health is ready to
inform the public about ways to
reduce the risks of brain injuries."
Automobile crashes are the
most frequent cause of these life-
changing injuries, followed by falls
and acts of violence. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), males are 1.5
times as likely as females to sustain
a TBI. Babies to 4-year-olds and 15
to 19-year-olds are the highest-risk
age groups.
According to the CDC, Florida
has upwards of 20,000 total brain
injuries per year. Problems includ-
ing memory and problem solving,
managing stress and improving job
skills can be a lifelong challenge for


those with a TBI. It occurs more
often than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS,
multiple sclerosis and spinal cord
injuries combined. Despite this
fact, many Americans are not
aware of this public health prob-
lem or that prevention is the only
cure.
DOH recommends Floridians
follow the safety measures below
to prevent brain injuries:
Be a safe Floridian! Always
wear your seat belt.
When biking, always wear a
helmet.
Never, ever, shake a baby
Secure throw rugs in your
home to prevent slips and falls.
DOH promotes and protects
the safety of all people in Florida
through a delivery of quality
health care services and the pro-
motion of health care standards.
For more information about TBI,
please visit DOH's Web site at
www.doh.state.fl.us and select
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
from the drop down box or visit
the Brain Injury Association of
Florida at www.biaf.org. To
speak to an individual about
brain injury at DOH toll-free,
please call (866) 875-5660.


March 17: At South Ft. Myers 7
p.m.
March 21: Hosts Cypress Lakes
7 p.m.
March 28: At Riverdale 7 p.m.
March 29: Hosts Sebring 7 p.m.
March 31: At LaBelle 7 p.m.
April 4: Hosts LaBelle 7 p.m.
April 6: At Evangelical Christian
7p.m.
April 7: Hosts American Her-
itage 6 p.m.
April 11: At Glades Day 4 p.m.
April 14: Hosts Lake Placid 7
p.m.
April 18: At Moore Haven 7
p.m.
April 20: Hosts Bishop Verot 6
p.m.
April 25-26, 28: Districts at
Lemon Bay
Softball
March 10: Hosts Dunbar 6 p.m.
March 13: Hosts Cypress Lakes
7 p.m.
March 14: At Immokalee 7
p.m.
March 17: At South Ft. Myers 7
p.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 Day5 p.m.
April 10: Hosts King's Academy
7p.m.
April 11: Host Immokalee 7
p.m.
April 13: At Moore Haven 7
p.m.
Tennis
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
Immokalee4 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
Okeechobee 4p.m.
Track
March 9: Girls at Palmelto
Ridge TBA
March 10: Boys at Edison
Relays 3 p.m.
March 14: At LaBelle 4 p.m.
March 17: At Bishop \'erol Invi-
tational TBA
March 31: Hosts Clewiston
Invitational 3:30 p.m.
April 4: Hosts Charlotte/Moore,
Haven5 p.m.
Apfil 7: At LaBelle Invitational4
pjm :. ,, ,n s H,, .
April 11: Districts at Golden
Gate 1 p.m.


J.G.WENT'WORTH.
ANNurry PuRC11A PAUXmAm


Who's Who 2004-2005


Lake Area Varsity Sports

Schedules


The following students have Tara J. Miller
een featured in the 4th Annual Nicole R. Pope
edition of Who's Who Among Architithia Beard
merican High School Students, Jared M. Combass
ports edition-- 2004-2005. Omar S. Holligan
Noelle M. Ball
Brooke C. Beatty Johnny Jones
Curtiesa D. Franklin DarrylJ. Moore
Jasper A. Hunter Evelyn Thompson


Sports in Brief


Tiger Tennis Tournament
CLEWISTON The Clewiston Recreation Department will be
sponsoring: Tiger Spring Break Tennis Tournament March 24 and
25. The event will include Men's and women's singles and doubles.
Entry Fee is $10 per person. For registration or more information
call Steve Gwyn at 983-3294 Or Angie Kelley at 983-1492.
Black Gold tennis tournament
BELLE GLADE Black Gold.tennis tournament beginners to
advanced. Singles play April 1, doubles play April 9. You can expect
three to four hours of fun each day starting at 9 a.m. No entry fee.
Contact Ken Buchanan (561) 996-6107.
Lifeguards needed
CLEWISTON The city of Clewiston Recreation Department is
hiring Red Cross Certified lifeguards for the 2006 summer term.
Starting pay is $9 per hour. Applications are available at Clewiston
City Hall.
Lifeguard training
CLEWISTON Red Cross lifeguard 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.
Big Bucks tournaments are coming
CLEWISTON Starting March 4-5, Bass Busters will be kicking
off their Big Bucks tournaments in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee.
There \vill be additional 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.bass-
bustersflorida.com or by calling Chris Fickey at (941) 232-9539. The
Team entry is $200 and includes the Big Bass Jackpot and all tourna-
ments run from Safelight to, 3 p.m. Sign-ups are also accepted up
until tournament start time at the city ramp in Clewiston.
Wheel Chair Rugby tournament
JUPITER The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment's Therapeutic Recreation Services Section, along with South
Florida Rattlers, is hosting the first USQRA Atlantic Sectional Tour-
nament, to take place at the \Vest Jupiter Recreatior. Center, March
10-11. Call Renata \Watson at (561 I966-7022, for more information.
Coast Guard makes house calls
SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S Coast Guard. Auxiliary
makes house calls" They will come to your home to discuss the
required safety equipment needed on your boat. This service is free.
You will receive a cordial, informative and confidential boat inspec-
tion. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet
all the requirements. Call 467-3085 to arrange a boat check.
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Organic gardening: The pros and cons


Last week, Okeechobee had a
nice turnout at a farm field day.
Varri Green Farm hosted farm vis-
itors who wanted to learn a little
bit about what it's like to grow
vegetables using natural fertiliz-
ers and least toxic pesticides.
Over 20 persons attended, includ-
ing our new University of Florida
Vegetable specialist, Dr. Danielle
Treadwell.
What do you envision when
you hear the term "organic gar-
dening"? Do you think of
extremely large and beautiful
fruits and vegetables free of pesti-
cide residues and containing an,
abundance of vitamins and min-
erals or do you picture insect
chewed leaves and fruit marred
by worm holes. Today's column
comes from Dr. Bob Black, and is
designed to clear up some confu-
sion surrounding organic garden-
ing.
Many of us have probably
used a form of organic gardening
without knowing it. The addition
of manure or compost into a gar-
den bed, the addition of peat-
moss, ground bark or leaf mold
to a planting mix, using bone
meal to fertilize bulbs and squirt-
ing aphids off a plant with a hose
are all forms of organic garden-
ing.
Both organic and convention-
al gardeners agree on the value of
the addition of organic matter to
the soil. Organic matter makes
soil easy to work, increases its
nutrient and water retention,.
improves soil atmosphere, pro-
motes increased biological activi-
ty and adds nutrients to the soil.
A major difference of opinion
between conventional and natu-
ral gardening is with the method
of supplying nutrients to the
plant. The organic gardener uses


Yard &

Garden


only organic materials (e.g., ani-
mal manure, blood meal, cotton-
seed meal and wood ashes)
while the conventional gardener
uses inorganic materials (com-
mercial fertilizer). Since organic
fertilizers release nutrients very
slowly, there is less chance of fer-
tilizer burn.
However, the nutrient content
of organic fertilizers is far less
than that of commercial fertiliz-
ers, so large amounts of organic-
fertilizer are needed to do the job
of a small amount of commercial
fertilizer. Whether you apply an
organic or commercial fertilizer,
the plant roots absorb nutrients
from both in the same elemental
forms.
The other major difference
between organic and conven-
tional gardening is the method of
pest control: Organic gardeners
do not use inorganic pesticides.
Instead, they use natural forms of
control.
One form of natural control
employed by organic gardeners
is by physical means. This may
involve picking an insect off a
plant and squashing them. Wash-
ing insects off plants with a
strong water spray from a garden
hose is another method of physi-
cal control.
Natural control of harmful
insects can also involve natural
predators. Some insects such as
ladybugs, praying mantises,


lacewing and trichogramma
wasps feed on harmful insects.
These insects may be purchased
and placed in your garden. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that
they will remain there. They may
stay and destroy many harmful
insects or they may leave soon
after released.
Other predators of harmful
insects are frogs, toads, lizards,
salamanders, snakes and birds.
Birds can be attracted by placing
bird baths and feeders in your
garden. However, not all birds eat
insects. Some birds eat fruits and
seeds and they can be very
destructive in your garden.
Spray preparations are anoth-
er method of insect control.
Soapy water sprays and oil sprays
are effective in controlling many
harmful insects. There are sprays,
which can be purchased that
contain diseases that effect insect
pests, such as Bacillus
thuringiensis (i.e. "B.t") and,
milky spore disease. These
sprays are fatal to insects, but are
harmless to people.
Spray preparations derived
from plants have been reported
to help manage insects. Some of
these botanical sprays are toxic
to insects others are simply
offensive to them and discourage
them. Common toxic botanical
sprays include: Pyrethrum,
sabadilla, rotenone and ryania.
The sprays, which are offensive
to insects consist of home-made
extracts from juices of plants
such as onion, garlic, pepper and
marigold.
Some organic gardener's
believe that planting marigolds
near other plants will keep away
harmful insects. There is no sci-
entific evidence to prove or dis-
prove this at present However.


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is looking forward to giving quality Ear,
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Webster.


Dr. Webster is currently
S taking appointments.
Please call 561-996-3750
to schedule an appointment.

Glades Medical Plaza
941 S.E. 1st Street Belle Glade
(Behind Donut Connection)


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"A company based in another country that
invests in the United States is drastically differ-
ent than a foreign government seeking to invest
in the United States and they should be treated
differently"
Congressman Mark Foley



Foley introduces


bill to clamp down


there is evidence that marigolds
will reduce nematodes within a
three-foot radius of the plant.
Organic gardening is not for
everyone. Those who pursue
organic or natural gardening
approaches should expect to
have more chewed leaves and.
plan on devoting more physical
work. For those who have the
time and are willing to exert the
extra effort, organic gardening
may be both productive and
rewarding.
Commercial growers that use
organic production methods are
required to prove that they are
using practices approved by the
USDA. The term "organic" is
backed up by a considerable
investment on the part of the
grower. Small-scale producers
such as Varri-Green Farm may
not be able to spend the amount
of required fees for this certifica-
tion. Instead, they ha\ e chosen to
follow all the organic practices
but avoid fees and paperwork Lbv
being certified as "NaturallN
Grown" Their certification is lust
as valid as USDA organic, their
record keeping is just as rig r ous.
their practices are equally safe,
and their products are absolutely
delicious.
I've placed more information
on our Okeechobee Web page,
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu. If;
you need additional information
on organic gardening, please e-
mail us at okeechobee@
ifas.ufl.edu or call us at t63) .763-
6469. Local residents can visit our
local green market on Thursda
evenings in dc\nintow\n Okee-
chobee. Others can stop by our.
office at 458 Hy3 98 North in
Okeechobee, and %isit our Okee-
chobee Couni' Mastei Gardeneis
.from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday after-


\VAS H IN GTO)N, D.C. Con-
gressman Mark Foley (FL-16),
announced that he introduced in
the House of Representatives
leoislalion that \\ill allo\ Con-
gress oversight of the secret
processs ty v\ which foreign invest-
ment decisions are made by the
'Committee on Foreign Invest-
ment in the United States
.ICFiUS). Fole\.'s legislation
comes as a result of national
secutilt c.:incei ns arising from
the sale of terminal and port
operations in 21 ports through-
out the Gulf and East Coasts of
,the United States to a firm
owned by the government of the
United Arab Emirates.
"A company based in another
country that invests in the Unit-
ed States is drastically different
than a foreign government seek-
ing to invest in the United Stales
and they should be treated dif-
ferently. \We have questions that
time dela, s alone %\o0n't answer
in the sale of ,our port operations
to the i_ A E government," said
Fole "r'Jational security con-
cerns should come fist Ml leg-
islation sheds light on tht: secret
process by which foreign invest-
ment decisions are made and
appio\krd." .
The bill does two things.
Mandatory: Re\ie\ Imrnprove-
rnents It ensures that all trans-
actions, mergers and acquisi
tions involving any foreign
government are given a "45-day
.nisuigation'" to determine
whether the transaction could
affect national security. The way
CFIUS interprets current law is
that it will only initiate the
mandatory review if they first
determine there is a national
security issue and then they look
at whether there is a foreign go\ -
ernmenI in% olved Foley believes
th.iat as rno't conit'essi.onal
irntent and that a lrig.ei for the
'inr estigation should ',e w whether
a part\ to the transaction is a for-
eign government.
Congressional Consideration:


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It requires that the House and
Senate Intelligence, Homeland
Security and Financial Ser-
vices/Banking committees be
notified within five days of initi-
ating a mandatory investigation
and does not allow the President
to take any action (except to sus-
pend the transaction until the
outcome of the investigation)
until Congress has had 14 days
to review the transaction and, if
it chooses, provide comment.
-Foley was the first member of
Congress to publicly question
Administration officials on the
sale of what was thought then to
be only six U.S. ports to the
U.A.E. government firm.
.On Thursday, Feb. 16, Foley
joined with Reps. Vito Fossella
and Chris Shays and Senators
SChuck Schumer, Frank Lauten-
berg, and Tom Coburn in releas-
ing a letter to Secrelary John
'Snow asking the Administration
to review and reconsider .the
sale of the management of six of
our nation's largest ports,
including Miami, to Dubai Ports
World.
On \\ednesda\. Feb i15, Fole)
questioned Secretari Snow dur-
ing a House \\as and Means
Committee hearing on the sale
01ol the pots' management rights
and then peppered U.S. Trade
Repieserntathi'e Rob Portman
during his appearance before \
the committee.
Under current law, CFIUS is
made up of Cabinet members
and various administration
agency officials and they are
reporting that no 45-day investi-
gation was made of the sale of
C&O to Dubai Ports World
because no. Cabinet members
triggered such an investigation.
However, no Cabinet members
were reported informed of the
deal until it was already
approved by CFIUS,
r The news reports raises the
issue of how national security
concerns can be voiced by Cabi-
net members who, in fact, are
unaware of these transactions.


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Auction, 469+/- acres, divid-
ed, 2 prime farms, partially
irrigated, Sylvania, GA, Sat-
urday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.
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Friday, March 24, 2 p.m.
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JEWELRY, at the Frost proof
Sports Complex, on 2/28,
Call to identify
(863)635-6677


BLACK MALE CAT, W/Cataract
in right. Flat face, Older. An-
swers to Mikey. Mar. 1st,
Treasure Island Area
(863)697-9974 REWARD!!!
CHIHUAHUA, Male, Please re-
turn "TJ". Black & White/tan on
face. Pioneer 17th St./Tampa
Ave. Reward. 863-983-7702
DACHSHUND brown & red,
miniature, friendly, Bass-
wood entrance/Sunoco store
on 98N. (863)467-6996.
ENGLISH BULLDOG- missing
in Clemonsville area, brindle
color (863)304-2590


CATAHOULA MIX -2 yrs, (M),
neutered, Partially trained.
Good w/Kids & dogs. Free to
Good Home! 863-673-2757
FIREWOOD- seasoned oak,
cut up, approx 20", will help
load (863)763-6203
FREE SATELLITE TV SYSTEM,
4 receivers + 1 dish. Free
Installation. 877-833-6360
GRATIS! Sistema de TV via
satellite. Instalacion incluida!
1-877-833-6360
RABBITS (2), adult, Free to
good home. (863)357-2274.
SOLID WHITE CAT, Spayed
and declawed to good home.
Includes carrying cage and
accessories. (863)763-7022


Colli, & Getl It?
CLEWISTON, Sat., 3/11,
lOam til 3pm, 1028 W.
Avenida del Rio, Sofa, Bar-
stool, Rattan Chair, old Cus-
tom Jewelry, Clothes, Jeans,

Glassware, TV, VCR, lots of
misc.


LIVE IN COMPANION- for eld-
erly man,-Compensation.
Outside employment also
permitted. (863)763-9697
Tall Guy, Secure, Stable. To
meet Attractive Gal or Friends
for Dining, Traveling, etc.
Let's meet! (863)946-3123


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



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(800)741-7950.
DRILLER / HELPER will train
South of South Bay, $11per hr.
& up. Drug Free Workplace.
(239)595-5388.


Class "A" Semi Driver needed.
Driver needed to haul com-
pany fruit, cattle and equip-
ment. Willing to haul in
Hendry County and Polk
County areas. Straight time.
$9.50/hour. Full time em-
ployment with paid holidays
and vacation. Must have
clean record, speak and un-
derstand English. Apply at
. Tri-Britton, Inc. Grove site lo-
cated on County Road 832
(Keri Road) In Hendry
county or call
239-860-9085 M-F, 9:00AM
to 5:00PM.
Drivers CDL A. Special Or-
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Drivers! Home Weekends!
Great Pay & Benefits! Paid
Training for School Grads!
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Drivers- Flatbed, Reefer &
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$1.27-1.47 per mile. No Ex-
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EXPERIENCED PLUMBER
(863)675-1155
Experienced Rubber
Tire Backhoe Operator
(863)902-7070
Ask for John
Feed Mill Manager Needed
Benefits available. Experience
in production, dispatch,
troubleshooting and employee
management a plus. Salary
based upon qualifications
and experience. Apply at:
Syfrelt Feed Company
3079 NW 8th Street
Okeechobee
(863)763-5586
FINISHED OPERATORS
Needed for backhoe & bulldoz-
er. Call 863-946-2438 or fax
863-946-2439
GROVE LABORERS/
TRACTOR OPERATORS
Duties include all aspects of
Grove/Farm labor and opera-
tion of various farm equip-
ment. Full time, year round
employment. Paid holidays
and vacation. Must speak
some English and have own
transportation. Apply at Tri-
Britton, Inc. Grove site locat-
ed on County Road 832 (Keri
Road) in Hendry County or
call 239-860-9085 M-F,
9:00AM to 5:PM.


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Benefits, Belle Glade
Call Rob 561-996-4431
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AGE POSTAL EMPLOYEE
EARNS $57,000/YR Mini-
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Needed (800)584-1775 Ref
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. maintain shop and help with
various types of agricultural
work. This position will in-
clude keeping shop straight
and neat, filling in where
needed in all grove/ranch ac-
tivities. Must speak some
English and have own trans-
portation. Full time, year
round employment with paid
holidays and vacation. Apply
at Tri-Britton, Inc. Grove site
located on County Road 832
Keri Road) in Hendry
county or call
239-860-9085 M-F, 9:00AM
to 5:00PM.

RECEPTIONIST
Job opening for an upbeat
receptionist who must be
great with people and pays
attention to detail. Our com-
pany is offering a full-time
position located in Moore
Haven, Fl. In this position
you will be responsible for
reception, customer service
and general office duties.
Send your resume and sala-
ry requirement as a Word
Attachment to
lisa@acleartitleco.com or
fax your resume to
863-675-6744.
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pane and appliance co.
Drugfree workplace. Com-
petitive wages and benefits.
Apply in person to
Glades Gas Co.
309 E. Sugarland Hwy.,
Clewiston
SOUTH BAY PRE-CAST
CONCRETE PLANT
Seeks Crane Operator and
Driver for flat bed truck.
CDL Pref. D ok
Call 561-992-5050
TECHNICIANS/HELPERS
HVAC & Prip.irre ill po)siirons
Cempeilve wage ; t rrne-
,"". Must be over,18, pass.
background check & drug
test. Good drv-iigJ re.ora
. Apply in person to 309 E
Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston or
804 ParrottAve,
Okeechobee
TRUCK DRIVER
Full time CLASS B hazmat
driverto deliver for propane
co. Must be over 21, pass
background check & drug
test. Competitive wages &
benefits. Apply in person
804 N Parrott Avenue,
Okeechobee
Shop from a gift catalog
that's updated regulaly:
the classified.



DENTAL ASSISTANT, F/T
Experienced only.
Expanded functions and
Radiograph license required..
Excellent salary and benefits
package with advancement
opportunities. Fax resume to:
Gloria @ 561-996-0960.
SUNRISE COMMUNITY OF
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA is
now hiring for Direct Care
Staff positions. To work with
adults with developmental
disabilities. Must be 18 to
apply. Must have valid driv-
ers license and clean driving
record. Apply in person at
402 Francisco St. Clewiston


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Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore
Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and
Okeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and responsible individuals.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

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

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CITY OF CLEWISTON
CASHIER/CLERK 1
Position Summary: Full time position requires dealing with the
general public, both in person and via telephone, answering in-
quiries, accepting payments, and providing routine information
concerning the City services and operations, Position requires
considerable independent judgment and discretion representing
the City in communications with the public and employees.
Must possess good typing skills and be capable of counting
money and making change. High School Diploma or GED re-
quired. EOE/DFWP Contact Human Resources at 115 W. Ven-
tura Ave., Clewiston, FL

CLEWISTON CHILD CARE
CENTER DIRECTOR

Harlem Academy Child Care Center is
seeking an experienced Center Director.
BS/BA degree required with experience
in all aspects of center operations. Send
resume to R.S. 4315 Metro Pkwy. Fort
Myers, FL 33916, FAX 239-278-3031.
E-mail BobS(ccswfl.org.
EOE Drug Free Workplace


INTAKE COORDINATOR
Needed to obtain, verify and record intake
and insurance info for behavioral health clients
in Belle Glade. Must be able to work independent
ly. Computer skills required. Competitive salary
and excellent benefits.
Fax resume to (561)514-1987.
Apply at Human Resources Department,
149 SE Ave. D,
Belle Glade, FL 33430

EOE: M/F/D/V



Competitive pay, 401K, medical, store discounts,
sick pay & more.
Apply Within. ACE Hardware,
310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston.
Please ask for Nevin or Jordan.


Competitive pay, 401 K, Medical, Store Discounts,
Sick Pay & More.
Apply Within.
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Glades r--.,
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCOUNT CLERK I
HOURLY RANGE: $10.68- $16.02
EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Healthcare, State Retirement, annual
leave, sick leave, holidays and educational incentives;
MAJOR DUTIES: Answer phones handle public inquiries,
data entry, process accounts payable and payroll.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have
good typing skills with special emphasis on office organization
and file management. Applicant must be capable of operating
customary office machines and be knowledgeable in Microsoft
Works, Word and Excel. Applicant must present a neat and
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equiva-
lent, and one year clerical experience.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Courthouse.
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application, and
valid Florida Driver's License.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Clerk of Circuit Court
500 Avenue J Suite 102
RO:.Box 10
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863)946-6010
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


HELP WANTED
Custodian. Must be able to work evenings. Must have a valid.
driver license.

Forklift Operator/Assistant at the Recycling & Hazardous
Waste Collection Center in LaBelle. CDL license preferred.

Mechanic I. Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an au-
tomotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred.
Mechanic II. Graduate from an approved course in heavy &
diesel mechanics, three years experience.
Both Mechanic positions require class B driver's license. Must
have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in Clewiston.
GSI Coordinator for the LaBelle office. Must have Bachelor of
Science from an accredited college or university in computer
science, geography, or related field with considerable experi-
ence in the use of geographic information systems or 8yrs
equivalent experience.
These positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement,
sick and vacation leave.
These positions will be open until filled. Job descriptions &
applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Clewiston
and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department.
Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing assistance in the
application process should contact the Hendry County Com-
missioners HR Department.


EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The Pahokee Housing Authority is accepting appli-
cation for an Executive Secretary Position until
4:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006. Must be 18
years or older; high school diploma; at least
three years of secretarial/clerical experience;
education in secretarial science; certifications in
office and computer skills. Must have ability to
follow oral/written instructions; type 50 CWPM;
excellent written/oral communication skills;
working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power-
point, & Excel programs; ability to perform com-
plex administrative tasks; reasoning ability;
ability to work well independently. Prefer Bi-Lin-
gual. Good benefits. Background check will be
performed. Applicant must complete application
even if submitting resume. Submit resume/ap-
plication to: Julia Hale, Executive Director, 465
Friend Terrace, Pahokee, FL 33476. Pahokee
Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
Promotes a Drug Free Workplace.

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.
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1348 SOUTH MAIN STREET
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
Original Equipment Company in Belle Glade is looking for an experienced
detail oriented individual to perform routine office and clerical duties as well
as some complex and diversified duties.
These duties will include, but are not limited to: accounts receivable,
accounts payable, collections, payroll, and making a daily deposit. Individual
will cross train in other areas as needed and must be able to pick up tasks
quickly. Computer skills are a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS
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3. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
5. Must be a team player with a positive attitude, and be able to work
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more functions including but not limited to sales /
accounts receivable, accounts payable, production ac-
counting and reporting, cost accounting, fixed assets and
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Email your resume or brief summary of experience to
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Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
Drug Free Workplace EOE


Mechanics and Welders

$20.06 per HR
Mechanics
5+ years of experience as 4 journeyman level mechan-
ic with the ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and
repair industrial equipment such as pumps, motors,
conveying systems hydraulics turbines, gear boxes
and related equipment

Welders
Perform welding on various types of steel structures,
pressurized vessels and pressurized piping. Able to
weld with mig and tig. Abi ity to use a plasma cutter, air
arc and acetylene torch.
Fax: 863-902-3168
Email: Jdooley@ussugar.com
Employment Office on WC Owen in Clewiston
US Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to a diverse workforce. Women and minorities are en-
couraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace
and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing


HVAC TECHNICIAN

Pahokee Housing Authority is accepting
applications for a highly responsible po-
sition, HVAC technician, until 4:00 p.m.,
Friday, March 10, 2006. Must be 18
years of age or older; high school diplo-
ma or equivalent; EPA refrigerant certifi-
cations; ability to lift 50+ Ibs; Valid
Florida's Driver's License, Class E; good
driving record; at least three years expe-
rience in maintenance, servicing, and re-
pairing of appliances containing Freon;
experience in operating recovery systems
and proper disposal of refrigerants or
Freon. Credential, certifications, etc.,
must be presented at interview. Good
benefits. Must be bondable. Back-
ground check will be performed. Appli-
cant must complete application even if
submitting resume. Submit resume/ap-
plication to: Julia Hale, Executive Direc-
tor, 465 Friend Terrace, Pahokee, FL
33476. Pahokee Housing Authority is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and pro-
motes a Drug Free Workplace.


PACKAGING MECHANIC

Okeelanta/Florida Crystals a fully integrated Sugar
company has an opening for a qualified Packaging
Mechanic.

Oualifications should include:

Industrial and or packaging experience and
demonstrated knowledge of:

Mechanics
Electronics
Electrical Instrumentation
Knowledge of hydraulic systems
Knowledge of pneumatic systems
Ability to read and analyze machine
drawings and specifications
Knowledge of gauges and other
indicator systems

Excellent Attendance
Possess Mechanic Tools
3-5 years of Mechanic Experience

Working with production machinery
components and ability to conduct test
Ability to troubleshoot electrical motors
and motor assemblies
Ability to troubleshoot and repair and
replace basic electrical components
and devices
Safety and knowledge and Practices
Physically fit to perform mechanic
functions
Ability to order parts, collect date for
machine repairs
Ability to work weekends

Call 1561)993-1610 for an application or apply in
person at 21250 U S. Highway 27. South Bay, FL
33493.
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A Medicare Cerlified
Home Health Agency has immediate openings
for experienced professionals

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Clinical & Management experience.
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Licensed

Practical
Nurse

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an
opening for an LPN at our Health
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Provide ambulatory Nursing services,
Phone triage. Administer meds,
therapeutic treatments & diagnostic
testing. Assist w/ transport. Home
visits. Active FL LPN lic. required.
Current BLS certification.
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or fax to: (954)967-3477

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(Palm Beach County Facilities Mgt.,
Belle Glade), $12.42/hr. Requires high
school/equivalent and 4 yrs. exp. in build-
ing, facilities maintenance, mechani-
cal/electrical/plumbing repairs at the
semiskilled level. Preference for exp.: Re-
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Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps, Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment -66
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 8 Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




AIR COND.- SPT portable,
7500 btu, vent kit, $250
918-914-0908 OR
(918)914-0979


CAST IRON KITCHEN SINK-
with faucet, $25
(863)763-6901
CEDAR CHESTS Antique, (2),
approx. 47"L x 19"W x 22"
H, $350/neg. for both.
(863)634-2863.
DISHES- 8pc setting, w/sq
bread plates, rose pattern,
made in England/Sheraton
Johnson Bros. $300
(863)634-9620 Okee area


CONVECTION OVEN- Sharp,
Like new. Large capacity.
$200. (239)324-2386
RANGE- Whirlpool, electric,
self cleaning, $125
(863)675-0969
REFRIGERATOR Kenmore 14
cf, Frost free. glass sliding
shelves, 18 mo old, $200
863)635-5826 Frostproof
REFRIGERATOR- Whirlpool,
Works good. $50 or best of-
fer. (863)467-6317
SLEEPER SOFA, Light green
stripe, Oak coffee table, Lazy
Boy recliner ,rose color.
$100. will sep 863-467-6317
WASHER & DRYER- Kenmore,
large capacity, white, $275
or best offer (863)357-1560
WASHER- small capacity,
works great, $50
(561)248-7327


TANNING BED- 28 bulb,
Standing booth, Tanning Hut,
Good cond. $1200 or best
offer 863-467-1788 Eves
TANNING BED, Sunquest Pro
16S. Good condition. $600.
(863)467-1788 / 634-9119


BOOKS- 13 by 0. Henry, print-
ed 1912,1913,1917,1919,
good shape, worth $200 sell
for $25 neg (863)675-3032


BUILDING SALE! "Rock Bot-
tom Prices!"5 20x30 Now
$4100. 25x40 $6200. 30x50
$9,800. 40x80 $18,400. Ex-
tensive range of sizes and
models. Ends/accessories
Opli'ridi Pioneer
.800 668 5422.



ALUM WINDOWS- new, 53
1/8 x 50 5/8, asking $350
(239)770-6855
FENCING: Heavy Duty, New.
All parts enough for at least
400 ft. $2000
(863)673-4787
METAL DOOR, Exterior,
3'X6'9". $10. (863)467-1777
METAL ROOFING SAVE 1$i,
Buy Dire I From Manufa( ur.
er 20 colors in siioi: with all
Ai.esorrie- i uic.k turn
3jrund'i DOl.verv Available
Toll Free i 8i88 393-0335.
NEW SINK- ruja. laucet 3sk-
jrig 90 ( j j-51 ,34 .atier
6pm
PIPE- 11,4 blati plTsE .90
nroll .201 863:.i63-6901
SCREEN DOOR, 36..80. Heavy
Ouly, Wnile, Aluminum Good
corndlion. llfeds rescreenrna
$25 (863)763-1997BHR
SHINGLES- 9 bundles., 25 vr
arniique Siver 2 bundles 30
yr anriQue iIdvetr $453 lor all
i23q9461i1.g7
USED PLYWOOD- 50 Pcs
28 3/4 50 ocs 3',.2
31/4 .3 F00 f ,r 311
123917:0.-6855
WINDOW, Aluminum. Rougn
Operiirn 1]J '1 0' L uOuni
hun,] Froipfe glass $8. Bul.
Head Pidge ia8 l76b.S 1997


POOH STROLLER, Car :jl
ir Peo n riniail .ri '
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PAGEANT DRESS- Lrnle .1Il'
P;-iil Ogreeri w/sequiris Silze
4 '1.45 i |8 3i763-Si9 8
leave ,T, i 3.3-e
,PROM DRESSES Prfei u
lor-mal AlyCP., Jli. Si-e
iTimali $125 will .ep
1863)i-356677


CLOCK 'O,,uls. 14 dila.
wajil lefiin(, nreon tie '92
s*ririi., running & e-11
$100ie'ri 8631465-94'70
CLOCK Si rii: .eer. ne.on
lile s- l SI3InI n,. eledinc
410+ vr runrinig I-.c
,100 ',6' (86314-65-94u0
ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Appro. 44 yr;
old. Rafi itierms. $1000 li 1or
best offer.. 863-824-3358
FOOTBALL & BASEBALL
CARDS(3-400 Racing &
Comic. late 81is early 90s
Exc. cond. $400 neg.
863)763-8943



COMPUTER- Dell, Win Xp, lots
of games & software,
CDRW/DVD, 256MB Ram,
$225 (239)728-3454 Iv msg
COMPUTER DESK- Large,
Good condition. $75.
(863)467-2545
WEB TV- computer w/2
keybrd, cordless ph & ans
mach, $125 (863)902-0257


BR SUITE- 5pc, pine, no bed-
ding, $250 (863)467-2659
BR SUITE- full size, w/pillow
top mattress, $250 Avail to
see Thur Mar 2nd 1-4pm
(863)357-5881.
DINETTE SET- table, leaf & 4
capt. chairs, mauve, good
condition, $100
(863)467-9054 Okeechobee
DR TABLE- with 4 chairs,
lass top, Italian marble base
60(863)824-3319
FUTON BUNK BEDS- Black
metal, With mattresses, Al-
most new. $200.
863-532-9667
FUTON, like new, wood and
wrought iron base w/6 inch
mattress $200 neg.
(863)467-2063
KING BED SET- complete, 14"
pillow top mattress, dark
wood headboard, good cond
$150(863)635-5457
LEATHER COUCH- Ivory, 7',
Excellent condition $550.
(863)357-6660 Leave mes-
sage
LOVESEAT, Micro Fiber, Fern
Green. 2 months old. $175.
Will deliver for $200.
(239)340-8503
ROCKER RECLINER- bur-
gundy, good cond., $60
(863)467-5477
SECTIONAL SOFA, $900 OR
BEST OFFER (863)763-3617
SOFA & TABLE W/4 CHAIRS-
$600 for all will sell separate
(863)763-3617


SOFA- Rita's- floral, $200,
Avail to see Thur Mar 2nd
1-4pm (863)357-5881.


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SWIVEL ROCKERS- 2, Excel-
lent condition. $80. Will sep-
arate 863-532-9667
TABLE with four chairs, very
good cond., maple wood and
iron, $500 or best offer.
(561)449-6410



GOLF CLUBS- complete,
matched set, metal woods,
irons, bag, putter, $135.
(863)946-3123
GOLF TRAVEL BAG, hard vi-
nyl, by Right Master, for car-
rying golf clubs on planes,
trains, $100 neg.
(863)357-3294
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MODEL 510 Remington, Tar-
get Master, 22 cal., very
ood cond. collectors gun
150 (863)467-8578
REMINGTON 7MM MAGNUM,
with scope 3x9, $400.
(863)634-6597
RIFLE- Marlin, 22 mag, bolt
action, SS, lamanated stock,
w/Simmons 4-12x40 scope,
$350 (863)763-4961
SMITH & WESSON- Highway
Patrolman model 28/2. 357
mag, 4" bbl. Reblued, pitting
under. $400. 937-215-0307



BOW FLEX POWER PRO-
w/leg press & vertical pull
down bar, $800 or best offer
(863)467-8814 Jackie
NORDIC TRAC- Ski machine,
With digital read out $100.
(863)697-1431
PROFORM ELLIPTICAL
TRAINER- Very good condi-
tion. $150. (561)248-7327



-4ATIO FURNITURE- Set of 6
chairs w/cushions. $25. You
pick up.(863)675-8141


Electric scooter, red, brand
new $1200 (863)763-7573
LIFT CHAIR- Like new condi-
tion. Also reclines $425. or
best offer (863)467-4328
MEDICAL.CHAIR- Jet One,
Like new, used 1 month.
$400. (239)324-2386
MEDICAL SCRUBS 6 Pairs,
size medium. $60.
(863)763-8742.
MOBILITY 3 Wheel Scooier
lke new, perecl cond, very
nice, less than I yr. old.
$650. (863)675-3251
WHEELCHAIR- Folds Good
condilion $.5
1863)-16,--:26,
WHEELCHAIRS., good shape'
oversized, new. $250.
863-357-8788, eave phone.

WHEELCHAIRS, requiar adulr
Size $175 863-357-8788.
leave pnone P


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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. ARC Ex-
empt
HUNT ELK, Red Stag, White-
tail, Buffalo, Wild Boar. Our
season: now-3/31/06. Guar-
anteed license, $5.00 tro-
phy in two days. No-
Game/No-Pay policy. Days
(314)209-9800; evenings
314)293-0610.
LEATHER JACKET- New,
Black Mustang racing jacket.
Size 2XL, $100.
(863)675-0550
Pressure Washer, Honda,
13hp, (1) long & (1) short
wand, $500. (863)634-2730



Electric organ, Lowry &
'bench. Excellent cond. Estate
sale Must sell $50
(239)822-3134
ORGAN- Good deal, elec,
bench, instructions, sheet
music, Cost $4000 sacrifice
$700 (863)635-4076



FAX REFILL -2 pack of PC
202RF, paid $50, asking
$35/neg. (863)634-3783.
PAPER SHREDDER -
CCS/7000 Achiever Cross-
cut, new $250, now $125.
(863)634-2863.
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BABY MINI POT BELLY PIGS
$50 each. Gall Debbie
(863)983-7702
CANARY- red frosted female,
$80 (863)357-3639
CHIHUAHUA, puppy, Shots
current, Health Cert. $300.
(863)675-3729 or
(863)675-2541
DACHSHUNDS PUPPIES, AKC
8 wks. old, all Females
w/health certificates. $350
each. (863)467-7288


HEDDON FISHING LURE- Old-
er, Vintage, Good shape.
$25. (863)946-3123
Texas Hunter Auto Feeder,
holds approx. 50 lbs., $150.
(863)634-2730


: Rentals
BIG SCREEN TV 54", Sony, .
like new, asking $650. i l| RENT
(954)931-9946.
COLOR TV- 13", cable ready Apartments 905
$40 (863)635-5457 or Business Places 910
(863)528-0477 Commercial
TV- '03 Sanyo, 32", with new onpedo 915
entertainment center asking Townhouses Rent920
$300 (863)357-2233 Okee FarmProperty -
area Rent 925
House Rent 930G
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
CUT OFF SAW- Black & Deck- Rent 945
er, 9", Extra 9" blades, Excel- Roommate 950
lent condition $75. Or best Rooms to Rent 955
offer. Storage Space -

Rent 960
EXTENSION LADDER, 18' fi-
berglass, new, $90 cash
(83)675-4970 leave mes-
sage
HONDA MIXER ENGINE 8hp, ORTONA- Near river, Unfum,
for concrete mixer. $450 3br, 2ba, garage, AC, heat
(863)228-3483 canal, oaks, orange trees,
JIG SAWS (2) Black & Decker, $950/mo, LsVs
both for $25 or will sell sep- (772)559-7840
rate. (863)467-7953 (nag)59-7840
(3inagel932(@aol.com
MECHANICS CREEPER- plas-
tic, exc cond., half pdrice, $17 !i
cash (863)675-4970 leave Up T 0 93
message
SCROLL SAW-, Sears, 16",
Excellent condition. $50. or
best offer. (410)228-7137


0-Build To Suit-
DIRT DEVIL- Vision upright,
bagless, w/attachments Up To 10,000 SQ. FT.
12am, $50 (918)914-0908
or (918)914-0979 Belle Glade Area


ENCLOSED CAR HAULER-
8 1/2 x 20 or 24 ft.
(863)675-0358
WANTED: FL ART Vci
A E Backus, J Hutcninson n tals 0962
H. Newton, G. Buckner, E.
Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair,
R A. McClendon, S. Newton, DESTIN, FLORIDA. Directly on
BIG $$ 1772)562-5567 the Water, NEW Boutique
Hotei. Harbor Beach; Pool.
Wanted to Buy: Lincoln Wheat Steps to Finest Restaurants.
Cents and Old Coins. Single Minutes to Gulf, Golf, Shop-
coins, accumulations, entire ing. Introductory Rate.
collections. Litlieon COin wwwinnondes3innarborcom
Company Since 1945. Call (t800)874.-0470
l800)581-2646, e-mail coin-
buy@littletoncoin.com.
Mentioncode B8K720. Real state
WANTED TO BUY: Open Trail-
er, 5x8. In good condition.
Willing to pay $500-$600 I f111T
(863)612-1396
WANTING TO BUY Cedar or Business Places -
Cypress logs. Will pick up. Sale 1005
Please call Larry Commercial
(518)469-0990 Property Sale 1010


Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce B20
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




TRACTOR TIRES- 2, New, Kel-
ly Springfield 480/80R46,
Radial Powermark $1100.
(239)657-2312

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hang your hat? Look no
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BAREBACK PAD Red fleece,
slightly used; good cond.,
$20. (772)263-1178.
QUARTER HORSE-
Mare,13yrs old $1500 firm.
(863)675-0058
SADDLE Handcrafted leather,
exc. cond., dark walnut fin-
ish, $300/firm.
(863)357-2274.
TOE STOPPERS (2), fits any
size/style stirrup, used 2x's.
Paid $80, asking $40.
(772)263-1178.



Rider Mower good for pull-
ing small garden trailer $25
(863)467-0171
RIDING LAWN MOWER, John
Deere, 17hp, 42" cut, under
250 hrs., $1100 or best of-
fer. (863)697-8831
RIDING MOWER Yard King,
12 HP, rear bagger, needs
engine work. $40.
(863)467-8124.
RIDING MOWER- Craftsman,
14 1/2 hp, 42" cut, Rear
bagger. Exc. shape $550.
863-467-6025
RIDING MOWER- new Crafts-
man, 42" cut, 2 hours, ask-
ing $1000 or trade for golf
cart (863)467-4735


CALVES all kinds, healthy,
shots, wormed, will deliver,
$200 & up. Cows avail.
$350 & up. (863)235-0829.
Okeechobee Livestock
Market Sales every
Mon. 12pm & every
Tues. 11am. 763-3127



PALM CORN PLANT 5 1/2'
tall in 7 gallon pot. Expen-
sive, but asking $50.
(863)763-0625.


Condoa/
Townhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State .
Property Sale 1055
Property inspectionl060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




Belle Glade, Muti-Unit
CBS Apartments. 1 & 2 Bdrm.
Call Thompson-Broker
(561)996-5264
ST. PETERSBURG CONDOS <
Resident Owned, 55+, No
Rentals or Pets, Many Ac-
tivities/Amenities. 1 Bed-
room from $65,900; 2
Bedroom from $89,900. Call
Elaine King, Panache Realty,
(727)525-9018,
727)321-5028.


MONTURA, 3br, 2ba, New
Home. 1 + ac. Owner financ-
ing. (863)675-6129

OKEECHOBEE- Prime SW
Section 3/4/2, Beautiful
home on 1/2 ac, Minutes
from Lake Okeechobee,
2,862 sq ft under roof,
heated lanai overlooking
custom pool in huge
screen patio, vaulted &
coffer ceilings, recessed
lighting, marble baths, tile
floors throughout, city wa-
ter, privacy fenced back-
yard, hurricane shutters
and equipped for genera-
tor, no thru traffic road, too
many extras to mention,
ready to move in
$359,000. For appt. call
(863)634-0571.

PORT LaBelle: Unit 4,4/2,
Newly renovated, near schls.,
Priced to sell @ $175,000.
Call owner: 863-673-5071.

Riverfront Home
LaBelle
Dock/Lift Boathouse
2BR/2BA
Appraised $675,000
Quick Sale Price
$599,000
Owner financing,
Will trade for
acreage.
305-481-1316 or
863-234-1814.

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


TN WATERFRONT MOUNTAIN Trailer. $9800.863-610-1674
PROPERTY Scenic home- LIGHTNING- 16'.9" w/trolling
sites surrounding Lake Bark- motor 110 Evinrude, Rebuilt
ley. 1 to 6 acre view sites & '05, less than 15hrs. Ready
5 to 40 acre privacy sites to go! $3200.765-617-7861
from the $40's. 90 min to
Nashville. Grand opening of PONTOON- 30', Redone deck,
Phase II coming soon! Call Carpet, seats, Bimini, camo
(866)339-4966. gray, 60hp Johnson Runs
good. Needs carb work, no
WATERFRONT! 2 acres +/- trailer $3500 neg.
$159,900. Gorgeous (863)673-2480
acreage, great views, pdristine
shoreline & deep boatable IM a I I
water! Near Bath NC. Enjoy
access to CW, Sound, At- ALUMASCAPE '04- 34ft, 2
lantic. Paved road, under- slides, 3 awnings, 2 TV's,
ground utilities, well water, furnace, AC, day/hight
septic approved. Excellent fi- shades, Queen bed, W/,
nancing. By appointment on- chest freezer, fold out bay
ly. Call now (800)732-6601 window, dinette, $26,000
x 1497. (863)983-7907

How fast can your car CENTURY, '80, 30' needs lit-
go? It can go even faster tie bit of work, good shape,
when you sell It In the $1000. (863)357-3981
classmeds. eves.


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LINC TOWNCAR '92- 4dr ex- Ip
ecutive, all power, 120K,
runs great, tires & brakes ok
$2500 (937)631-4601
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS |
LS 1991, exc. condition, T
white, 4 dr., mag wheels, h
$2400. (863)675-1891. I
NISSAN ALTIMA, '95, 4 dr, 4
cyl., auto, cold a/c, runs m in'
good, looks good, $2400. 20
(561)261-0205
OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME is the ti
'91- 85K, run & looks great, is t e tir
$1800 or best offer
(863)697-8731 I w ith
OLDS DELTA 88 ROYALE '84- W I J
asking $300 or best offer
(863)824-3319 birtl
Saturn SL2 '95, 5 spd, ac, cd,
new clutch, pw, moon roof,
runs & looks good, $1400 Call
(863)824-0561/447-5171


Eagle's Nest

Estates
A secluded, private
ranch subdivision
offering beautiful,
vistas of pristine .
natural habitat v "

Offered In combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning
homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts.
Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available.



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Port LaBelle, 2 vacant bldg.
or investment lots- 80x125, WATERFRONT BARGAINS!
Moss Circle or Hob Court. Lake Access from
New homes on street, phone, $202/month!* Direct Lake-
elec., water. Owner may con- front starting at $99,900!
sider financing. Your choice ONE DAY ONLY LAND SALE!
$39,900 (941)924-5120 or SATURDAY, MARCH 25,
emailrabj64@yahoo.com 2006 Just 20 minutes from
Augusta, GA Excellent fi-
nancing available Call today
for an early appointment!
(888)LAKE-SALE x 1030
*Based on purchase price of
ASHEVILLE, NC AREA $39,900 w/ 10% down, fixed
ACREAGE Private, gated rate of 6.75% for 5 yrs,
mountain community with 15-year term w/balloon pay-
over 4 miles of riverfront. 1 ment due at the end of 5 yrs.
to 8+ acres from the $60s. Terms and rates subject to
Incredible views! Custom change without notice. Void
community lodge with wherepronimoed by law
mountain spas, riverwalk
Call 866)292-5762. Bear Walerfront Land Sale' Direct
River Lodge. WaterlhionI Parcels from only
.$9,900! 2 acres dockable
BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- .with Log Cabin Pkg; from
NA. WINTER SEASON IS $89,900! 4.5 acres dockable
HE R E! MUST SEE THE waterfront only $99,900' All
BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL properties are new to tne
MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN market' Call toll-tree
NC MOUNTAINS. Homes (866)770-5263e4t 8
Cabins, Acreage & Invest- Western New Mexico- 20
rrens. Ceroee Mountain Ares arn ng a 99ew Mexico- 20
Realty GMAC Real Estate, A i reg ian Vewi tree
Murphy www.cherokee- Sceric n ron. Vies trees
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INVESTMENT or RECREA- 866)365-2825.
TIONAL Properties in the
BEAUTIFUL STATE OF
GEORGIA Contact Pearcn-
State al (8661300-7653 or
Visil our Property For Sale TODAY TURN YOUR
Section al www.rubuyri- VACANTLAND
greales.late com GAL 2550. INTO BIG $$$$
Lakefronl and L.keview Prop- I will buy yourvacant lot or
Laeronele and Lain ew Prop-f land for cash. Close in week.
ernes estled in the nis of Hendry? Glades? Anywhere?
Tennessee on Ine shores of Call Randy 863-673-5071 or
prisline Norris Lake. Call 561-441-2800
Lakeside Really at 561-441-2800
(423)626-5820 Or visit
www.lakesiderealty-in com.
Large Mtn. Land Bargains, Homes
Hign Elevation Adloins Pris-
tine Slate Foresl. 20+ AC to
350 AC. Sweeping MIn
Views Sireams. wwwlive-
inwv com. Mobile Home Lots 2005
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vest in rural acreage Mobile Homes., Rent2015
Inroughoul Amenca- coastal, Mobile Homes Sale 2020
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ties 20 1to 200 ares FREE, ...
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MOBILE HOME LOTS
MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GA. For Sale
The Very Best of Riverfront, Shiv Island & Pahokee
Lakefront, Acreage Tracts, (561)996-4524
Building Parcels From 1 to --- -
195 Acres Direct From Own-
ers (706)276-7773.
MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA
AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD PIONEER PLANTATIONS- 3/2
WINTERS Affordable Homes dbl wide, Ig porch, 40 acres,
& Mountain Cabins Land $800/mo, 1st. Lst &
CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE sec,(954)437-3044
(877)837-2288 EXIT REAL-
TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP--
E R T I E S Sae2
www.exitmurphy.com.
NC MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres MOBILE HOME 50x12, fur-
on mountain top in gated nished, 36x10 FI Room, patio,
community, view, trees wa- deck, 157 Meadow Lot camp-
terfall & large public lake ground Ortona,,$14,000 neg.
nearby, paved private ac-
cess, $119,500 owner i
(866)789-8535 Recreation
www.NC77.com.
NEW TO MARKET! DEEP WA- ,
TER LOTS Beautifully situat-,9 7 ..
ed on 50 acres with 2,800
feet of magnificent frontage Boats 3005
on Battery Creek in Beaufort, Campers/RVs 3010
SC. Offenng deep waterfront Jet Skiis 3015
dockable, tidal creek and pri- Marine Accessories 3020
vacy wooded lots starting Marine Miscellaneous 3025
from $59,900 Call Motorcycles 3030
(877)929-2837. Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035
North Carolina Cool Mountain
Air, Views & Streams, [ ,l
Homes, Cabins & Acreage.
( 4FREE BROCHUREf BAYLINER CAPRI- '86, 85hp,
(800)642-5333. Realty Of $2300. or best offer.
Murphy 317 Peachtree St. (863)634-2582
Murphy, N.C. 28906. 6-
www.realtyofmurphy.com. BOAT, 17 Ft., Completely
remodeled, 135 hp Mariner,
North Carolina Gated Lake- Bimini Top. Sold with trailer
front Community 1.5 acres $2200. Neg. (863)673-4405
plus, 90 miles of shoreline.
Never before offered with BOAT MOTOR- older model
20% pre-development dis- Johnson 10hp, starts & runs
counts, 90% financing. Call great, Bargain $295
(800)709-5253. (863)635-3465
TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN CAPE CRAFT '93, 18 Ft. Flats
ACREAGE Gated mountain Boat w/ '93 Evinrude, 115 hp,
community bordering a large Tandem galvanized trailer.
lake. Spectacular views. Fresh Water Boat w/ platform
Community boat ramp, pri & pole. 194 hrs. $6100
vate boat slips. Between 862-268-0817/268-1941
Chattanooga & Knoxville. HYDRO SPORT 1998, 18 Ft.,
Call today (866)292-5769. Center Console, 115 Johnson,
Gates ofthe River. New electronics. Tandem


CALOOSA MOBILE
HOMES


Beautiful /2 acre lot w/home in
Horseshoe Acres, 4 Bdrm 2 Bath
28'x60' on cul-de-sac, large
open kitchen, ceramic tile floors,
central a/c. Plenty of room on lot
for garden or workshop. Very
convenient location off Hwy 80
between Clewiston & LaBelle
$94,900

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

.






CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES
Modular/Floor Plans. 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 561-721-5299



Pace Arrow 3411 1933 80k AUTO WANTED:
miles, lullv equipped leviinq Looling lo buy Ardique Car
iacKs, just tuned $7550(i ConveriitieT"fruck Please call
(772)597-6158 or (954561i-76
(954)801-6158
Join all the people who
M say, "I sold It in the clas-
sifieds."

OUTBOARD MOTOR- 2 on u I Wne
Ewvnrude, :ero hours, lusi r4. ,.
uill, 20(' sh31l $1 1000
863j22-33 BRONCO 11 '89 pellect en-
lJ ine. rebuil irmn. 0 milr :
SURF & BOAT POLES- S~v r- need paini rut rin ru,,l ,175)i
at, $165 or be ;i oiler Irn i863|805-87,9
(302)875-2350
Jeep Wrangler Sport ,98. .]LI
,torl es 33 WD Alut), Reil, Tan H-1rdiop,
Loaded! Gar. kept/Exc. Cond.
GSXR75 04-$9900. neg. 863-697-1972
GSXR750 '04- ,]ea.]l nape.
oaraje kept $6500 SUBARU SW-'89, 4x4, Very
i86i-634-8828763-4 -32 Clean, New tires. $1000.
jrissorne)eji.rea r rilirnl, ri i (863)214-1286
HONDA MOTORCYCLE
CM400, '81, needs work,
brand new light & tire to be
put on $200. (863)983-7457 GOLF CART, '94 Club Car,
S lights, curtains, charger, high
HONDA MOTORCYCLE speed, exc. cond., $1650.
CM400, 81. needs work, (77)332T-6623
brand new ight &' l ire to0 be
pui on $200 |8631983-1457 GOLF CART- 94 Easy Go, top
i. js.e ei:., rio i:rarger.
a. $i)j5C r i.3i167iil-.14-7
3 GOLF CART- 98 Cliubar ga.,
to0 new seatl lto hrr
GO CART- 6rp. 2 sweater older $1995 (863)675-1472
model, 1,250 |863i67--052 9
LaBellearea GOLF CART- Club Car 4.SV
elec, w/batt charger, also
GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater, -of. $1300 (3R3)763-8714
roll bars, great shape, $800
firm. (863)634-8828 days or
(863)763-4132 eve's.
GO-CART, 6.5hp, Silver Fox 2
seater, lyr old. Paid $1600. .
Live nrw 11riiiiO $750.
(863)381-3521


Automobiles (



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070



BUICK SKYLARK, '87, runs
$900 or best offer
(863)801-1407 or
(863)801-1408
CADILLAC '83- new tires, AC,
18 mpg, runs exc., $1200 or -- --
best offer (863)467-1229 or .
(863)634-4256
CHEVY CAVALIER-'97, 5 .
spd., looks good, runs good,
many new parts, $1700. '
(863)763-5178
CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- ,
TRY '98, 62K mis. Good con-
dition. 1 Owner. Book=$6850
Asking $6000. 863-467-1301
Complete mobile car detailing
equipment $1500
(863)697-1903
CROWN VICTORIA 1990 ask-
ing $600 Call Beverly
(561)755-0239
GEO TRACKER, '92, 4 cyl., B 1::
may need trans work, $700 .
or will trade. (561)261-0205 u I


BEDLINER for full size Ford ECONOLINE 150 MACH 111-
Pick up Truck, excel. $200- '97, 7 passenger, White, Like
or.bestoffer(863)763-6747 new cond. 94k, $5000.
DIESEL ENGINE, Completely (863)467-1682
rebuilt. Includes transmis- Honda Odyssey Van, '97, 7
sion. Steel. $1000. pass., good mi., pw, a/c,
(561)992-8692/449-1355 sunroof, very good cond.,
S $7000. (239)503-0339
DRIVE ON RAMP- you must
remove and haul $175 Grab a bargain from your
(863)467-4328 neighbor's garage,
HITCH, Class III-IV with ball attic, basement or clos-
mount, fits '91-'94 Ford Ex- et in today's classilfeds.
plorer, $50. (863)675-3251
HONDA ACURA 4 LG RIMS- Publi N tices
(4) with new tires, $300 r ic Notices
(8 3)675-2627
HYDRAULIC TRUCK CAP- fits I T I AI A
8ft bed, $500 -
863)357-0607 or
863)697-1417 o Public Notice 500-5
( State Public -
ROD & MAIN BEARINGS- Legal Notice 5500
New, *10 over for 40L Jeep
straight 6 $25.
(863)467-6696 a RI M
TOPPER- white fiberglass, fits
'0103 F150 Super Crew PU, IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FOR
like new, $900 H ENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
like new, $900 PROBATE DIVISION
(863)465-1706 Bill File No.: 2005-202-CP
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PickupTru s I MELI LOPEZ-PEREZ
i Deceased
CHEVY PICKUP 86 Custom NOTICETOCREDITORS
tin, A/C, 37K, new D/T. The administration of the estate of MELI
$3500. (772)360-5067. LOPEZ-PEREZ, deceased, whose date
DODGE RAM- 384 6 cyl, Auto, ", j .,,. I" "', ',' "" 'r,,
Great j~., Cold air. 75k odg i,, i ,:,i, r- ['
miles. $1800 863-763-3451 Labelle, Florida 33975-1760. The
F350 1994, 4. door crew cab, ,t. iio,, r j ni MI ,,',v,,
while. automatic, bedliner, resentative's attorney are set forth be-
.5 000,/ori oest offer.
.|772)360-506i All creditors of the Decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
NERF BARS, Westin, Black against Decedents Estate on whom a
I copy of this Notice is required to be
came off Dodge, will fit long served must file their claims with this
or short wheel base, exc. Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
cond. $200: (850)251-8817 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
TONNEAU COVER- For Dodge OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
TONNEAU COV- For oge SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
6' box, Black $150. ON THEM.
(63.i75-525 All other creditors of the Decedent and
TOYOTA- '85, 2W D, 4: :yi ,,, : ri .ii,,:i. : ,, .
.,Sprl A/I, stereo, Bejinerl, i rn ,, ,ii ,. i', ,u, u iTHIJ
Tool box, Extra clean $2500. iTi- i ,r ii' iFi: f TrEt [,ae t
18631632-9166 'F i- .un1rVi Ti.
a I ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC-
TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR-
EVER BARRED.
JEEP GRAND CHEROl EE LA. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS
REDO 1995. red 3ulO. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
.4-5)1)ri p t: -- 3. 53 TWO (21 YEARS OR MORE AFTER
THE ECEDENT'S Aii : (I ATH .
BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
Notice is February 23,2006.
CAR DOLLEY good condi- ,,:,,, ,,, ..
tion, $450 firm n., ,, h ,
(863)763-4617 :ir ,
CAR HAULER: $2000. ,
(863)697-2434 ,:. ,_ :
CAR HAULER- 80" X 15', all
steel, alum ramps, shock re- 1 'iooc ier, ',r
distant lights, $800910 CollegePointe Court
sistant lights, $800 FortMyers, Florida33919
(863)675-0358 118420 CGS 3/9,16/06
NOTICE OF MEETING
UTILITY TRAILER, 19', open GERBERGROVES
w/rails, HD, dual axle, 1 yr., WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
holds 1 car & 2 motorbikes, ,,. _
$1750. (561)909-7367 ,'',t,, '' ...... ..
.|I ,Dt-r .i i ,,], iiW i, in' i ,.. i,,' i ,, TIn
tlu II IhHl. riq : r rr, ti,5i i 'l- ,,:"r i .ii-,T
Labelle. Florida. A meeting of the
CHEVY ASTRO VAN '967 pas- r,, 'n..,I,,N .
ernger 195K All power. Out- l g.
3tandlina maintenance. Top he pse f r .
ornd] $3895 (3)675-350 boardmembnr apprnvr q hudaet for
fiscal year .-: .. .l i ..,].ri ,,ir.
DODGE- '84, 15 Passenger, 1 business as necessary.
ton, Nice seats $1800 B eerChirmn
(863)673-0782 Bryan Beer, Chairman
119707 CGS 3/9,16/06


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S4fer: Carolyn Thomas 946-2005
Sae S0ociates Ann Donohue 228-0221 David Rister 634-2157


THERESA "TERI" LEE RANGEL
Licensed Real Estate Broker
700 W. Sugarland Hwy.
OFFICE # 863-983-0075
AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142
HOMES
REDUCED!! Drop Dead Gorgeous (Big, Beautiful &
Like N,..1 4 .:-,-.r 3,000 sq. ft. Northside, Cornerlot
remilo:-d ivepaj .-d & repainted asking $389.9K
Cute As A Button with beautiful hardwood floors 3/2
CBS home in immaculate condition asking $219,900
Prime Location This 3/2 w/ over 2100 sq.ft. Ranchette
Styled home sits on almost a 1/2 acre corner lot on 1- of
Clewiston's finest avenues! Asking $289.9K
MANUFACTURED HOMES
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2.5 acre tracts available
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Luan B.
.- Walker

863-677-1010

CBS New Construction Offly 16 8
available. 3 bd/2 ba/1 garage
Texas Ave., Harlem S/D 1673 sq
ft. Special, Loan Pkges. LUTZ
BUILDERS $151,300 Why buy old
when you can get Brand New?
Price Will Increase to $158.8K
March 31, 2006 Due To Hendry
County Impact Fees.
No Other Listing compares to this
North Ien na l Rio
3bd/2 II:It Tile
throug'4 l J7,J roof,
H-Iurric w _im t. L I t_,ailon
System, Move in turn key Pristine
Clean Now Reduced $259,900
Custom Home, 2bd/2ba home
located in Pioneer Plantation
sits on 7.5 acres. It has a front
porch and beautiful oak tress.
Call Luan for more informa-
tion!
Sweetwater Ave. This property
has s that
Snclu cRc Small
m.an Q IIJ!PII thick
:rees abun-
dant of wildlife 2.5 acres $74.9K
Ready To Go! 3ba/2ba Home one
car garage located in Sugarland
Estates $219.9K


Montura Tracts, I List, Shaw and Sell 1.25
Acre Tracts. Call For Information or
Appointment!
Need a Building? We have a
12,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel
Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $215K
Tower Lakes! DBLWDE 3/2 1782
Sq.Ft. Liberty Home. On a Large
Fenced Corner Lot with Lakefront.
@ $94.9K

Mbtil 1,r in

SAWPENMDING 2.5
10 Acres Al Don Farming Rd. @
$299K
5 Acres on Highway 27 going @
$275K
Just Outside of Town! Fleetwood
Home on a beautiful Y2 acre. The
property has a 24x30 shop with
office listed at $1 74.0K Call for an
appointment today!
New Listing! 2003 4/2 Doublewide
on 2.16 acres. Property features a
second mobile home, large steel
building and storage sheds and has
substantial potential


ii Home Improement Business' Lnjt.aihed
Home improvement business and convenience store
on 2.5 acres. Fullyequipped and permittedcaf readlyto
be opened. Located near the Cubhouse in Montura
Randch. All furniture, fixtures, equipment and invenmoy
induded. Beyour own bess!! Cal for Glenn @677-1441
for moreinformation MLS#2 200530488
2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home
Oeisiza Liwing Room with Cathedral Ceilings.
Large open kitchen and formal dining room.
Large rear deck with built in bbq and gazebo.
Must see at $124,900 MLS# 200540984
3) Reduced! 4 bedroom/2 bathoie 2400 sq.ft-


see @ $129,900 MLS#200521690
4) Reduced! 2.5s in Montura
Ranch.Motivatd selisd k.fd -or a quick sale.
Must see@ $70,000 MLS#200521640
5)'05 Homes of Merit 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home on
a man rd rM i pi
newvhenthisoneisonly$134,900 MLS#200514068
6) Port Labelle Build able Lot ready for your new
home $59,900 MLS# 200512627
71 Land Ho" eauiful-l 10 acre parcel locared .:.n
8,, ) u itf er
hgh anoa r, ara aing for your nwb hI-ome
$299,900 MLS# 200533528
8) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer
Pi ar is,.. Cre LLw-ia., Block
our$,h niLE/ PkPEi/1_J Blvd.
MPropeL .iS#. .200614840 1,900
MLS# 200614840


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Very Nice 3 bedroom
2 1/2 bathroom home
with large Florida
room. This home also
has an efficiency and
o ryto

sch ?1 ndr
call I would love to
show this home to
you. This home is
being offered at
$149,900.

Cathy S. Garcia :s a
life-long resident of
Clewiston and
newest member of
our team.


1i New Listing!! S Acres .n Montura
Ranch7 buildable lots-4 @1.25 acres
and 3 1 i 0 a( : investmentt
with frorntage i Cone and
Hacienda. L.,e 9,900 MLS#
200602389
2) Del Monte Ave 3 Bedroom/2 Bath
CBS home onover are. Walking
dis,3ncfjjrj hDD Jfl Hf Lake
Okeec. A JU(Jf1JTrMlllhiment
$259,900 MLSa 200520398
3), Montura Ranch Estates Large
Home owe, ia0 lg iJ.I acres.
LocateitellilljtULAIIIIIIIC t on
Hacien l ls"MI llllj fit will
rot la_ Di iWW 31 MLS#
200528863
4) Pioneer Plantation 3 bedroom/2
bath Mobile H acres. Very
nice property, s and Pines.
Must see to a $139,900
MLS# 200514439
5) Pio aee m.satlZii l.ooded
acres r.&JWLr1*0,V84 900
MLS# 200604536
6) Pioneer Plantation 5 acres priced
for q 1SAI.. M 2J d and
listed at $124,900 MLS# 200603592
Your' Home Here? Call the
Smith/Williams team and allow us to
.show you how we can Market your
property to over 6 million potential
buyers!!


Ashley


Ashley
P. Wood

863-228-1132

Montura Ranch Estates
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1) Muse
Absolutely Perfect for your dream
home. 20 Fenced Acres w/ pond. Lots
of 10 year old pines w/ some oaks.
Priced below recent sales. Will Go
Fast! Only $409,900.00
2) US 27
Looking for the impossible?
Opportunity seldom knocks
twice! 5 acres on US 27 on
the Palm Beach/ Hendry
County line. Over 937 feet on
US 27 for easy access priced
right for a quick sale @ $275K
Don't let this one get awayl
3) Moore Haven River Gardens
7 Lots Available. New Construction
in Growing Area. Build Your
Dream Horte Here!
Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on the
pond @$62K
Thatcher Blvd., near the river
@$68,000.00
Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8
$58,500.00 each
Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or
12, @$60K
4) Montura Ranch Estates
125 N. Kennel $42,995.00
735 S. Palm $49,000.00
530 S. Shetland $52,500.00
770 S. Shetland $44,900.00


Se Habla Espanol
New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice
Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C,
Horseshoe Ac. @ $145k
Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba MH
looks Cr F ..lld
road, AAYUAWi, ,, j. ne..
septic @ $124,900
1.25 ac l V F e with
00urchIAhrfBNWNj bMH
offered -, $68,900
Pioneer Plantation!!!! 2.5 acres
wow! @ $89,900
New Listing! 2bd/1ba on huge
lots in Horseshoe Acres. Bring all
offers. Seller Motivated $165K
Montura Lots many to choose
from starting @ $39.9K

New Listing! Montura Ranch
Estate 2bd/2ba Mobile Home.
Located on paved road. Very clean,
Fenced, All appliances included.
Get it while you can! Won't Last
Long! $107.7K .-


11 Great Location! 3bd. 2ba CBS
Hone Toland
Ti led or 4th
Bedroom. $209,9K.
2) W.Ventura 2bd/1 ba. in Brand New
Condition Ready to Move in. Hard
wood Floors, New Appliances, 8ft.
Privacy Fence, Big Back Yard. Don't
Miss On This Great Deal! $97K.

3) New Listing! 3bd/2ba MH in MRE
on 1t.25 Ac. Land is Cleared With
Beautiful Pines. Home is Very
Spacious With Great Floor Plan. Place
is Immaculate! $108,5K.
4) Moore Haven Yacht Club
2bd/2ba MH w/ extra lot, *Included
in Purchase Price* Partially furnished
& Squeaky Clean! 55 & older commu-
nity. Reduced to $129,900 for quick
sale.
5) New Listing in Flaghole!
3bd/2ba MH on 1 ac. home hass tile
& hard wood floors throughout.
Recently remodeled 5ft. fence
around property with pole barn in
backyard. Get your hands on this
beauty for $169.5K


Jerry W.


561-261-3444

30 acres of pasture and woods in
Ladeca. $25,000.00 /acre. Rare
combination of seclusion in a natural
setting!

5 wooded acres in Ladeca. $1 50K
2.5 acres in Montura, cleared and
fenced $92K
2.5 Acres in Montura asking $85K
2.5 Acres in Montura asking $90K
5 Acres in Pioneer asking $1 79.9K
Bring the kids & dog! This is a'big lot.
3bd/2ba brick home, pool & fenced
$319,'000.00
New Development! Call me for sky
valley lots.
Handy man's special! Bring your
tools. Located in Moore Haven an As
Is frame house going for $65K
5 wooded acres in Pioneer
Plantation on paved road asking
$149K
Call me for vacant land.
Lots or acreage.


Se Habla Espanol
Get the moving van ready
because you have found your pot
of gold! This 4bd/2ba home w/ an
in ground swimming pool w/ an
oversize lot on the North side of
Clewiston is just what you've been
looking for! Priced @ $315,000.00

acres fl !11T 3,/2
DWMH nuuer tno. a snpowplace
but a place for living. Available for only
$105,000.00
Defin e 1t". a2
lUSt can
br 0 .Y _I.M, dome
in Seminole Manor for not much
more than the lot value at $39.9K
Looking for peace & quiet? Step
into this 4bd/2ba dbwide mobile
home located in MRE. Home fea-
tures formal living room and sepa-
rate family room with a fireplace.
Garden tub in master bedroom only
$1 52K
New Listing! 2bd/2ba dbwide
mobile ,kv llflttce to
local eA ? 1i fHI high
sch oolgU,/j. l ,I/ilar pet
'hlroug ul nd n ii i-vv bring.
Located in Seminole Manor you
can't pass this up @ only $79.9K!


New Listing! Established
commercial upholstery busi-
ness and property $250K

New Listing! Beautiful
building lot/investment
property in Port LaBelle
$55K

New Listing! 1.25 Acre Lot
Iocat anch
Est athL NDINGeIe r
Financing Available'
As a new home owner and
full time resident of
Clewiston it will be my
pleasure to assist you with
your commercial and resi-
dential real estate needs.
With over 30 years of land,
home & commercial pr6per-
ty sales experience I am
looking forward to serving
the business and residential
community.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY
CASE NO.: 05-CA-286
BA011 0i AMERICA NA
F'iarun
THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING
AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BEN
GADSON AK/A BEN LEE.GADSON,
DECEASED; FORD MOTOR CREDIT
COMPANY; DOROTHY J. MACK N/AWA
DOROTHY H. MACK; JANIE G. SHEP-
PARD; WARREN J. HOBBS, JR.; ETH-
EL LEE HOBBS; STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; STATE
OF FLORIDA; UNKNOWN TENANT.
Defendant
NOTICEOF ACTION
TO: THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AS-
SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES
CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY,
THROUGH. UNDER OR AGAINST THE
ESTATE OF BEN GADSON AWKA BEN
LEE GADSON, DECEASED.
Last known address: UNKNOWN
If alive, and f dead; all parties, claiming
interest by through, under or against
THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AS-
SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES
CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE
ESTATE OF BEN GADSON A/K/A BEN
LEE GADSON, DECEASED and all par-
ties having or claiming to have any
right, te or interest in the property de-
scribed herein.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for
Foreclosure of Mortgage on the follow-
ing described property:
S 1/2 AND N 1/2 OF 3 1/3 OF LOT 2 LOT
AND S 1/2 OF SE 1/2 OF MIDDLES 1/3
OF BLOCK F (3 SITES) ACCORDING
TO THE MAP OF GLADES COUNTY
CEMETERY AS THE SAME IS RE-
CORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-.
ten defenses. if arn. to it. on Dinna
,ci:i Anc.)n,, i.t lr A icnsn, r w irti
Dlti :: ii:i '-4 .pirsn 1 r n .I: IT n'i r :
Suite 204, North MiamiBeach, Florida
33162 either on or before March 24,
2006, and file the original with the
Clerk of this Court either before service
on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against- you for the relief de-
manded In the complaint.
WITNESS my haod and and the seal of this
Court this 15th day of Feb., 2006.
JOE FLINT
As Clerk of the Court
BY: Jennifer Bevis
As Deputy Clerk
A copy of this Notice of Action, Com-
plaint and Lis Penons were sent to the
defendant and address named above.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing a rea-
. sonable accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should; not later
than seven (7) days prior, contact the
Clerk of the Court's disability coordina-
tor at 863-946-2140, PO Box 1018,
Moore Haven. FL 33471. If hearing im-
paired, contact (TODD) via Florida Re-
lay System.
This Is an attempt to collect a debt Any
information obtained will be used for
that purpose.
118079 CGS 3/2,9/06


1I Pulc o ice


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A
GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
vs. CASE NO. 05-992-CA
CARLOS M. CRUZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF CARLOS M. CRUZ; JA-
QUELINE CRUZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JAQUEUNE CRUZ; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF
REMARRIES, 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-
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a
Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo-
sure entered in the above-styleo
cause, in the Circuit Court of Hendr.
County, Florida, I will sell the proper
situate in Hendry County, Florida, de-
scribed as:

THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWES-
1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWES-
1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40
SOUTH RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRv
COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO AN
EASEMENT FOR AN ACCESS ROAD
OVER THE WEST 30 FEET THEREOF
ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NO. 2799
MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
To Include a:
1998 MERIHS; VIN# FLHMLCB1185
17742A; TITLE# 74071354 ,
1I,)1 MEl:RI i VllItFLHMLCB r185
l;;4J.h TrLET C40I'r, '
A/K/A '
625 NORTH JINETE STREET
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA 33440
at public sale, at 11:00 o'clock A.M., or,
as soon thereafter as same can be
done, to the highest bidder, or bidders,
for cash, In the front office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court in the Hendry
County Courthouse (being the second
floor hallway of the Hendry County Ad-
ministration iBuilding), LaBelle, FL
33935, on Wednesday, the 22nd day
of March, 2006.
DATED THIS 24th day of Feb., 2006.
(LEHrP. 0F IRCli uC)u(RI
by ,'I,' H.I TriAn]
Lr iruTy Cile.
ETHni IrSTRIMEIti PREPARED 1
La ori.0 i arrier C l nfllruwS3
.'i 4 I, 'P i Pa31rn ,0,r
Tlanapa FL Ja.R I-1324'
Allnorlicv.I0 ,P1301on
in accordance wilh the American winl
Disabilities Acl ofl 1990, persons
needing a special acrommoieanion to
participate in this proceeolng should
coreaict me ASA Coordinaltor o later
tnan sevan (1) dais prior 10 ina pro.
ceeoings. II hearing impaired, please
cail 18001 955-911 (TDOO) or
18001 955-8770 (volcel, via Florida
Relay Serlw e.
ii ir : g'i.,Cr0

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classified. Selling a
car? Look in the classi-
fieds.


PUBLIC NOTICE AUCTION
Ridge Market & Self Storage
#7 Buckhead Ridge Road
Okeechoee, FLA 37974
(863) 357-4884
The following unit will be sold for non-
payment of rent on March 17, 2006 at
3:00 RM.
Unit#7
Steve Levitt
118033 CGS 3/2,9/06

NOTICE
AUCTION on Friday,
March 10, 2006
at 9:00 a.m. at 1233 N.W. Avenue L,
Belle Glade, Florida
Properly of Latonia Jackson:
mattress set, computer desk and chair,
mirror, artificial plants, and misc.
household items..
117494 CGS 3/2,9/06


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HENRY 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 F.S., 6A-1.0503(3) S.B.A. and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, RL
107.110
CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1001.43, 1012.22, 1012.23,
1012.27, 1012.42 ES., 6A-1.0503(3) S.B.A. and No Child Left Behind Act ol
2001, PRL 107.110.
FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without
cost, at the Office of the Superntendent of Scrools.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for highly qualified
Instructional personnel.
STTEM rli (if CiREULATOfr C(OTS Th, pro osed policy reviblf.i wil create ,',0
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submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, In writ-
ing, to the Superintendent of Schools.
Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be ludicially no-
ticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The
School Board may Incorporate material by reference Into the proposed rule.
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SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORK PLAN
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to "The Water Rights Compact Among the
Seminole Tribe of Florida, The State of Florda, and The South Florida Water Man-
agement Districtr, the 181th Annual Work Plan of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
has been submitted to the South Flodda Water Management District
The Seminole Tribe of Florida, 6073 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024, has sub-
mied, on February 28, 2006, the 18th Annual Work Plan to Include the following
projects: BIg Cypres Seminole Indian Reservaoan: BIg Cypress General Wor
Pan proposed g ral work plan encompasses a minor activities involving the
placement of fill material, not to exceed a totalof 100 acres of jurisdictional wet-
lands in five years or a maximum of twenty acres in any one year consecutively.
Minor activities would include single family home sites, utility lines, recreational
facltties, boating, agricultural use, commercial use, government facilities, water
control activities, ditch maintenance, and roads. Brgon Seminole Indian Reas-
ervaloe: Horseshoe Community Drainage Project (S13,14,23,24/T395/R32E)
proposed drainage plan to aeviste flooding i the e 'Horseshoe' commu-
y. Jmy Scott Road S12,13/T39/R32E) proposed roadway to allow ac-
cess to the Jimmy Scoft hme site with a acre wetland impact. Hollywond
Seminole Idtan Reservation: Hollywood Seminole Staion (S1/T51S/R41E) -
proposed construction of a convenience store and car wash on the exising World
Ford paddng lot Immokatle Seminole Indian Reservation Recreational Drain-
age (S10/T47S/R29E) relocate entrance roadway to existing balfeld and install
two new culverts. The Work Plan describes existing and proposed activities on
Seminole land. The Brighton Receration is located In Glades County, Township
'40 Sooth, Range 32 East Township 39 South, Range 32 East.Township39
South, Range 33 East; Township 38 South, Rnge 33 East The Immokalee Res-
eation is toctedn Cofi CoCouty, Townshlp 47 South, Range 29 East The Big
.Cypress Reservation Is located in Hendry County, Township 47 South, Ranges
32-34 East The Hollywood Reservation is located in Broward County, Town-
ships 50-51 South, Range41East
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ATTENTION MONTURA RESIDENTS
NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND
ANNUAL ELECTION FOR CENTRAL COUNTY
WATER CONTROL DIS&RICC
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CENTRAL COUNTY WAIER
CONTROL DISTRICT

ATENCION RESIDENTS DE MONTURA:
NOTICIA OE REUNION PARA DUENOS DE TFERRENOS
|HACENDADOSIY
ELECTION ANNUAL PARA EL CONDADO CENTRAL DEL
DISIRITO DE CONTROL DE AGUA
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued In the Circuit
Court of Broward County, Florida, on the 15th day of October 1991, in the cause
wherein First Union National Bank of Florida was plaintiff and Jorge Mercado
and MIgdalia NIeves are defendants, being Case Number 91-01899COSO (62),
In said Court, l, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as Sheriff of Hendry County, Florida, have lev-
-led upon all the right tile and Interest of the defendant Jorge Mercado and Mig-
dalla Nieves, In and to the following described property, to-wit:
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6 Black 54 of Montura Ranch Estates
First Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded In Plat Book 3, at
Pages 37, 38 and 39 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida, including
only such Oil, Gas and Mineral rights as the Grantor may possess. Subject to
conditions, restriction reservations, road and canal rights-of-way, enforceable
easements of assessments. Subject to real estate taxes for 2005 and subsequent
years. -
a 230 N. Mayoral Street, Montura Ranches
And on the 20th day of April, 2006, In the Courtyard of the Hendry County Court-
house, LaBele, Florida, at the hour of 11:00am, or as soon thereafter as possible,
I will offer for sale all-the said defendants Jorge Mercado and MIgdalla Nieves,
right, tile and interest in the aforesaid real property, at public auction and will sell
the same, subjectto taxes, all rior lions, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to
the highest bdder for CASH I HAND, the proceeds to e applied as tar as may
beto the payment of costs and the satisfaclon of the above-dscribed execution.
Ronald E. Lee, Sr.
S' Htilry (uunry Forndi
S By: Captain Andy Lewis
Deputy Sheriff
114892 CGS 2/23;3/2,9,16,23,3Q/06

NOTICETO BIDDERS
Notice Is hereby given that the District School Board of Hendry County, Florida, will
receive bids until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday IMadch1..200l at the Hendry County
School Board's Finance Office, at which time they will be opened.
Itemtoobeold: 25 Foot Beach comber Center Board Sailboat.
Conditions of sale: Item to be sold "as is', 'where Is" no warrantees or guarantees
are expressed or Implied.
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What you should do when Spot sees spots


If Spot is' seeing spots,
cataracts could be to blame.
As people age, they often
develop 'vision problems,
including cataracts. The same is
true for ,you.r aging pct.
SBiumping- into objects -and
failing to retrieve toys may be
signs of vision loss These are
especially significant if they
occur within the pet's normal
environment. Vision loss can be
attributed to various eye dis-
eases or conditions including
cataracts.
"Cataracts are any opacity, or
a cloudiness, of the eye's lenrs,"
explains Dr. Joan Dziezyc, a %et-
erinary ophthalmologist in


Texas A&M University's College
of Veterinary Medicine & Bio-
rnedical Sciences.
"Opacities may be quite
small and interfere little with
vision, or. they may inv(:.le 'ihie
entire lens causing blindness."
Dr. Dziezyc says that cataracts
may develop because of an inher-
ited defect or they can be caused
by inflammation, trauma and dia-
betes. The lens does become
harder with age and thus appears
grayer, causing many people to
mistake this change for a
cataract. This normal aging
process does not impair vision
other than making focusing on
close objects more difficult.


Diet does not seem to affect
cataract development, but
heredity does.
"Certain animal breeds are
afflicted with hereditary
cal0. act This is especially true_
in dogs," Dr. Dziezyc adds.
Miniature Schnauzer, Ameri-
can Cocker Spaniel, Bichon
Frise, all Poodles, Labrador
Retriever, Golden Retriever,
Boston Terrier, Siberian Husky,
Lhasa Apso and Australian
Shepherd are breeds that are
prone to develop cataracts.
Dogs and horses are most
often diagnosed w ith cataracts,
but all animals are susceptible to
the ailment, Dr. Dziezyc notes.


Cataracts also can be a symp-
tom of another disease such as
diabetes, inner eye inflamma-
tion, or other conditions and
that's why it is important to have
The primary disease treated. As
long as a cataract does not
impair vision, no treatment is
necessary. But when vision is
poor, surgical removal may be
considered. Dr. Dziezyc says that
cataract surgery is delicate and
after-surgery care combined
with cooperation from the
patient and treatments adminis-
tered by the owner are essen-
tial for success.
"Modern cataract surgery
employs ultrasound and lens


replacement," Dr. Dziezyc
explains. A needle that is
attached to an ultrasonic hand
piece allows the cataract to be
broken up(emulsified) and aspi-
rated from the eye throdR.TI a tiny
incision.
Intra-ocular lenses can be
placed in the lens capsule inside
the eye after removal of the
cataract. This lens allows
images to focus on the retina
and the patient has pre-cataract
vision restored.
Dr. Dziezyc says that eye-
glasses are not an option for
pets and without intra-ocular
lenses, images will not be com-
pletely in focus.


Crist announces policy councils for his campaign


TALLAHASSEE Charlie
Crist, Attorney General and can-
didate for Governor, announced
the formation of nine policy
councils made up of more than
100 communities, civic and
industry leaders who will help
develop specific proposals to
implement Crist's vision for
Florida's future.
The policy initiatives devel-
oped by the councils will serve
as the foundation for the Crist
administration over the next
four years. In addition, Crist
unveiled his legislative goals for'
the upcoming session and a
group of specific proposals
focusing on Strengthening Flori-
da's Families.
"Florida's next Governor will
be faced with a broad range of
issues and must be well-pre-
pared to lead the state," said
Crist. "I am fortunate that these
community, civic and industry
leaders have agreed to serve as
members of my policy councils,
and I am grateful for their hard
word and support. Their input
will be extremely valuable as I
work to address the challenges
and opportunities that face our
state and its citizens."
Crist's nine policy councils


"Strengthening families should be a central
goal of society and these policies will bolster
our efforts to reinforce family values. If we pro-
tect and promote our children and strengthen
our families, we will go a long way toward real-
izing our hopes and dreams."
Charlie Crist,
Attorney General


draw on recognized experts,
leaders and activists from such
areas as business, education,
public safety, economic growth,
health care, emergency readi-
ness, ethics, as well as commu-
nity and religious leaders.
Policy council members
include teachers, school super-
intendents, a community college
president and members of the
Florida Board of Education; law
enforcement officers including
Police Chiefs, Sheriffs and State
Attorneys; several small busi-
ness owners, tourism execu-
tives, citrus growers, as well as
representatives from some of
Florida's leading businesses; a
past president and the incoming
president of the Florida Medical


Association, a college Dean of
Nursing and several physicians;
risk management executives,
emergency and disaster pre-
paredness experts and commu-
nity rebuilding volunteers; land
conservationists and environ-
mentalists; ethics experts; adop-
tion advocates, church ministers
and community activists.
The Crist for Governor Policy
Councils include:
Creating Excellence in
Florida's Schools
Ensuring Ethical and Open
Government
Growing Florida's Econo-
my
Improving Health Care for
Floridians
Preparing Florida for Emer-


agencies
Promoting Florida Agricul-
ture
Promoting Safety and
Security
Protecting Florida's Coast
and Environment -
Strengthening Florida's
Families
Crist highlighted the impor-
tance of supporting key legisla-
tive proposals such as:
Governor Bush's education
and tax cut initiatives, and the
elimination of Joint and Several
Liability, and the strengthening
of current eminent domain lan-
guage, among others.
Crist also unveiled specific
proposals to Strengthen Flori-
da's Families including initia-
tives to encourage adoption and
safeguard our children from
predators.
Crist's Strengthening Flori-
da's Families recommendations
will: elevate the importance of
adoption and child issues by
establishing the Office of Adop-
tion and Child Protection within
the Governor's office, led by
Florida's Chief Child Advocate.
In addition, a statewide public
service campaign and a direct
support organization will pro-


mote the benefits of adoption in
our state, and create a "Family-
Adoption Sponsorship" to pro-
vide financial. incentives for
Adoptive Parents, and expand
the efforts of the Florida Depart-
ment of Law Enforcement and
the Office of the Attorney Gener-
al to catch child predators
before they catch our children.
"Strengthening families
should be a central goal of socie-
ty and these policies will bolster
our efforts to reinforce family.
values," added Crist. "If we pro-
tect and promote our children
and strengthen our families, we
will go a long way toward realiz-
ing our hopes and dreams."
Council member Senator Mike
Fasano added, "For years, Charlie
Crist has been a consistent leader
for conservative Republican caus-.
es fighting crime, protecting
families and lowering taxes. He
will be a great Governor."
Crist's experience makes
him uniquely qualified to under-
stand the range of issues facing
Floridians. First as a State Sena-
tor, then as Commissioner of
Education and now as Attorney
General, Crist has fought relent-
lessly for the protection of fami-
lies, children and seniors.


Adoption



ban to



stand

TALLAHASSEE Legislation,
which would hake given foster
. children a better chance at adop-
tion, was temporarily withdrawn
from the Senate Committee on
Children and Families. The bill's
sponsor, Senator Nan Rich (D-
Weston) said it was the only way
she could garner enough time to
ensure the legislation's s survival.
"It is unfortunate that once
again our state has chosen to turn
a blind eye to the needs of the very
children we are supposed to pro-
tect," said Rich shortly after
tabling the bill. "Because I was not
able to ensure that the bill would
pass if a vote was taken, I chose
instead to table the bill. This will
allow the legislation to be taken
up. by the House and give me
more time to discuss this impor-
tant matter with my committee
members in hopes of swaying
their vote."
At issue is Senate Bill 172, which
would allow gays and lesbians cur-
rently, serving as foster care par-
ents and typically the only par-
ent a child may have known to
adopt. The adoption would be
allowed only if the court finds
"clear and convincing" evidence
that it is in the best interests of the
child to be adopted by that person.
In the committee, child advo-
cates and adoption experts from
Florida and nationally, and foster
parents who are currently barred
by law from adopting gave emo-
tional testimony. The ban, they
said, has a very real affect on the
over 3,500 children currently in
foster care waiting to be adopted
at this time.
"Every child needs and
deserves a permanent, loving
home. There are thousands of fos-
ter care children in Florida waiting
for someone to love them and
provide them with a permanent
home and'a family to call their
own," said Rich.


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BRAND NEW 2006 CHEVROLET BRAND .NEW 2006 CHEVROLET
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5757 Lake Worth Road
Between Military Trail and Jog Road Greenacres

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All leases, 36 months (48 months Silverado Reg Cab & Ext. Cab)(Trailblazer 24 months), Trailblazer 10,000 miles per year, $1995 down, plus tax, tag & title fees, no security 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
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