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Mis Ltin cntetats- Paes 4- GLADES COUNTY ^ ^ :S A L L F R' A D C 3 2. 0 .: '- " -.R,'--,F- "1 i UF LIBRARY OF FFLORIDA0 H S1 FlO B X 117.-7 |,- ; | |ft f Sft^E'.--'ll-E L 326117007- T i-l ....",. -MCr FL ...... Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, March 23, 2006 Volume 79, Number 40 At a Glance Church revival Raymond Bennett will be conducting a revival at Lake- port Christian Church, start-. ing Saturday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. and including Sun- day, March 26, at 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. Ben- nett's wife, Gyneth, who accompanies him, is an out- standing musician and enjoyed by all. Juvenile justice meeting The Glades Juvenile Jus- tice Council will hold their quarterly meeting Wednes- day, April 5, at noon, at the Glades County School Board Office in Moore Haven. Please join us as we work to help the youth of our county. Call (863) 946-2083 X 15 for further information. Shelter operation A Shelter Operations Training schedule has been set for April 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The training will be given by ARC and is intended for those who have worked or would like to work in a shelter. The training is avail- able for anyone who wants it. If anyone is interested, or would like additional infor- mation, they can contact Erica, at (863) 946-6020. Hurricane Wilma Disaster Relief Possible Help is still avail- able from our local Commu- nity Rebuilding Ecumfenical Workforce (CRE\\W). But \ou must register again! Call CREW at .63.) 983-4316 ore- mail to: CREWheadquar- ters@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 Clewiston, and at 300 Avenue L in Moore Haven (inside the Methodist Church). Youth Pageant The Washington Park Pageant Committee is getting ready for their 2006 youth pageant, anyone who is inter- ested in participating in the youth pageant this year please pick up your applica- tion form from Pat Brown (863) 946-0694 or Sharon Smith (863) 946-2806. Black Gold Jubilee photo contest The Black Gold Jubilee photography contest will take place April 8. For more information or details on rules, entry guidelines and categories please call Karen Corbin (561) 996-6851 or Sara Phillips (561) 996-2745. Deadline for entry is March 24 at 5 p.m. Lake Level _O 14.78 Jr feet above sea level Index Classifieds . .19-23 Obituaries . . .2 Opinion . . .4 School . . . .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszapocom Community Links. Individual Voices. 8 116510 00022 1 MAPP program continues mission Editor's note: This is the first in a series of outlining the reach- able health care goals that are part of the MAPP process. By Mark Young MOORE HAVEN Growth within Glades County is inevitable, but how that growth is maintained and managed is being left to every citizen through the county visioning process But. as Glades County leadership and citizenry work hand in hand to reach a common goal, basics such as quality health care within the county is admittedly not up to 2006 standards. The Glades County MAPP pro- gram is taking proactive meas- ures to bring quality -health care within Glades County up to the standards fully expected by the citizens who call Glades County home. The program is made up of key individuals within the exist- ing Hendry/Glades County Health Department, as well as community leaders such as Glades County Manager Wendell Taylor, Glades County Superin- tendent of Schools Dr. Wayne Aldrich, and devoted members of rural healthcare from Hendry Regional Medical Center, as well as concerned citizens. Much like the county vision- ing process, the MAPP program kicked off it's official journey with a community meeting designed to establish goals and a "wish list" of sorts, in order to gauge where the group thought they stood in comparison to sur-, rounding areas, as well as to Kid's Day: Glades County youth celebrated Submitted to INI/ Calinda Chapman Lacy Green most photo- genic at the Little Miss Moore Haven pageant. Right, Dustin Chapman, won Junior Showmanship with his steer hotshot. point their feet in the right direc- tion. What that right direction truly is, is the ultimate goal of the MAPP program, as well as to establish realistic goals and achieving those goals, is the foundation of the group's pur- pose. The Glades County MAPP pro- gram launched themselves into a visioning stage during the Febru- ary meeting and met again March 17, at the Glades County Public Library, in Moore Haven to focus in on the primary issues that are in need of attention. Part of establishing a solid visioning process is the basics of creating a vision statement, which the group narrowed down to: Create an inclusive health care delivery system in a safe, rural county for a diverse popula- tion that emphasizes preventive and interrelated health care by 'building community partner- ships to produce better health outcomes. The primary message coming out of the MAPP program is See MAPP-Page 12 County manager Ids priorities Editor's note: This is the sec- ond in a series on current issues in Glades County h orn Wendell Taylor, the County's new manager. -Note. In last week's story, it was reported that the county had a $30 budg- et when it should have stated $30 million. By Barbara Oehlbeck MOORE HAVEN When Wendell Taylor was asked what is his number one priority for Glades County is, he said, "Right now, the county has a landfill which they've been operating for ears There is a deed restriction that does not allow out-of-county w%%aste to be brought to this jandlill, which states specifically that out-ol- county garbage is prohibited," he said. Mr. Taylor continued by say- ing, "\Ve have 1 worked with the people who placed the deed restrictions that is Lykes Brothers. These restrictions were before my time. I don't have a lot of real hard opinions, but one that I do have because of my experience in the past that tells mrn that counties are best served (vhen they are not in the landfill business. "It is the mosthighly regulat- ed business that you have ever seen, both federal and state and you must meet all the require- ments. I told the commission- ers in no uncertain terms that clearly they should not be in the landfill business and the sooner they can get out, the better off the county will be. "Now, before I got here they - had negotiated ayear and a half with one company and had two others they had not talked to as yet. With the first company they See Priority Page 12 Adventure Tours gets county approval Left, Stewart Whidden, Ryan Hubbard, Dustin Chapman, Hunter Ward and Little Miss Moore Haven Lacy Green all had a great day catching the largest to smallest fish at the fishing contest at Kid's Day. Whitehead volunteer of the year MOORE HAVEN Julie Whitehead has been selected for the Outstanding Volunteer for the 2005/2006 school year at Moore Haven Elementary School. She was selected because of her dedication to the stu- dents. Mrs. Whitehead has vol- unteered at MHES since her daughter started Kindergarten three years ago. She helps classroom teachers do their copy work and spends as much time as she can in the Media Center helping students with book checkout, re-shelv- ing books, and anything that, appears to need an extra hand. "Mrs. Whitehead is a very positive person and her enthu- siasm is very evident in her willingness to work with all of the students who need help in the media center," Mrs. Snow- den, Media Specialist at MHES wrote in her nomination for Mrs. Whitehead. Mrs. Lopez, a Para-Profes- "Mrs. Whitehead is a very positive person and her enthusiasm is very evident in her willing- ness to work with all of the students who need help in the media center." Mrs. Snowden, Moore Haven Elementary School sional wrote also, "She loves helping in any way she can. She never complains and is a very good hearted person." Other similar nominations came in for Mrs. Whitehead as she is well loved by the staff at MHES. ,Moore Haven Elementary hosts a great wealth of volun- teers each year. It is wonderful how our community and par- ents get behind our students to help them become all they can be. Some parents volunteer from home by helping teachers cut out bulletin board items and games. Others help out in classrooms and some serve on the school's Parent Advisory Council. If it weren't for the volunteers, programs such as the book fair held every fall and spring would not be able to happen, as well as, the Sun- shine Math Program, and Labels for Education, to name a few. Staff and students of Moore Haven Elementary pass along a big thanks to all their volun- teers! The hard work and dedi- cation provided to the school is appreciated by all the lives you touch. By Mark Young MOORE HAVEN The Glades County Board of Com- missioners opted to go against the recommendation offered by the Planning and Zoning board (PZ), whose recommendation it was not to rezone a tract of land in Lakeport from its current RI designation to C-2. The request came from Adventure Tours of South Flori- da, a company operating high- end, rustic tourism facilities, designed to attract quality clien- tele into the communities in which they operate. The Lake- port facility is just the first loca- tion of which the company has hopes of building just such a vacation destination, with future plans of building an additional site in Moore Haven. Adventure Tours purchased the land and had already sunk $3 million into the project, with promises of donating another $1 million to the Economic Devel- opment Council to further enhance their mission of pro- moting tourism within Glades County, as well as almost $45,000 being pledged to the Lakeport community in having two new "Welcome to Lake- port" signs posted at each end of the community. The land in question was already being landscaped in anticipation of the company going forward with full develop- ment plans, but those plans were suddenly halted when the See Approval Page 12 submitted to INI Julie Whitehead was recently selected as Outstanding Volun- teer of the Year, for her devotion to Moore Haven Elementary School. 500 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Dry conditions increase wildfire danger Submitted to INI Pet of the Week winner Chevrolet, known otherwise as Chevy, is the reluctant wearer of a necktie as part of a longtime Thomas family tradition. Chevy enjoys fried catfish and friendly (usually) fights with his brother Shadow and nephew Brady. He also really enjoys a great pair of slacks. Chevy is the friendly feline of Mitchell and Mary Thomas of Clewiston. And while this would normally be the definition of, "All dressed up and nowhere to go," Chevy will have somewhere to go as this week's Pet of the Week winner. Chevy has earned a day at the spa, courtesy of Doctor Noelle Savedoff, of Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital, in Belle Glade. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. If you have any interesting pho- tos of your pet, or just a great story to tell, submit them to me, at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day of pampering at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital. Engagement Sergent - Curtiss Jerry and Roxanne Curtiss, of Canal Point are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashly, to Derek Sergent, son of Steve and Wanda Str-ern: of M:'ooie Ha\en. Ashi\ .-ec',ved a Markeiing degree in 2001 from Florida State University and a Masters in Business Admin- istration from F.A.U. in 2005. She is currently employed at Hugh H. Branch, Inc., in Belle Glade. Derek -received a degree in Agriculture Operations Management from the University of Florida in 1998. He co-owns and manages A-1 Used Parts in Moore Haven. An October wedding is planned and afler the addingg ihe couple \\ill reside in Mogre Haven. Derek Sergent and Ashly Curtiss November 2005 was that last time the local area experienced any significant regular rainfall. Other than approximately two inches the area received on Feb. 4, rainfall has been scarce. This lack of rainfall has left the district - comprised of Lee, Collier and Hendry County with the high- est average drought index (KBDI) readings in the state. "Once our drought index readings rise above normal, we know that wildfires will start more easily; become intense and spread more rapidly; and will be more difficult for our crews to control," said Gerry J. LaCavera, local Wildfire Mitiga- tion Specialist. "We are seeing an increase in wildfire activity this year and our forecasters see this trend continuing until sum- mer rains arrive," said LaCavera. "Almost 100 percent of wild- fires are human caused this time of year and our leading cause is escaped debris fires," continued LaCavera, "up rather than burned illegally in the back yard. If someone must burn and has the required authorizations from their local fire department and the Division of Forestry they should know and follow the out- door burning rules." All the regulations can be found in the wildfire section on the DOF Web site at: www.fl- dof.com/wildfire/index.html http://www.fl- dof.com/wildfire/index.html. In general, open fires need to be at least 25 feet away from for- est, brush or combustible struc- tures, 150 feet from occupied buildings, 50 feet from highways and 25 feet from your home. Burning should be done in a screened steel barrel or pit. Homeowners should protect their homes by following simple Firewise principles. They should keep roofs and gutters free of leaves, pine needles and palm fronds. Yards should be trimmed and watered. Most importantly, homeowners should make sure that nothing in their landscape invites a wildfire to their home. Vines, highly flammable plants and trees and tall dry grass pro- vide some of the easiest ways for a wildfire to move from the woods to your home. For additional suggestions for ways to make your home Fire- wise, visit the Division of Forestry Web site. Obituary David Allen Twiddy David Allen Twiddy, 73, devot- ed husband, father, and grand- daddy went home to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on March 15. He was.a humble, generous, kind, unselfish, hon- est, hardworking man with a ser- vant's heart. David was born in 1932 in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late Allen and Thelma Twiddy. He grew up in Clewiston, Florida and was a long-time Florida resi- dent. David attended Clemson on a football scholarship, gradu- ated from the University of Flori- da with a degree in Civil Engi- neering, and was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. A gifted athlete, David com- peted in the Olympic trails for javelin and loved to play golf. He retired from the engineering firm PBS&J where he was a leader and a mentor. David was a Dea- con and leader at First Baptist Church of Winter Park. He faith- fully taught Sunday school, min- istered to children through AWANAS, and started a Young Life Club for teens. . He loved fly-fishing out West with his son David Jr. Granddad- dy was famous for his banana pancakes and "waffles". David was preceded in death by his sis- ter Bobbie Cato. He dearly loved and will be greatly missed by. family and friends including: Dee, his wife of 53 years; daugh- ter Tina von Guerard (Paul) of Grand Junction, Colorado;. son David Twiddy Jr. (Kimberly) of Bartow, Florida; brothers Richard Twiddy (Ellen) of San- ford, Florida, and Charles Tviddv (Shirley) of Fort Pierce, Florida; and grandchildren Joy Kohlman (Ryan), Andy, and David Allen III. Visitations were on Saturday, March 18 at First Baptist Church of Winter Park. A memorial serv- ice followed. Graveside services were held Monday, March 20 at the cemetery in Ortona, Florida (State Road 78). In lieu of flow- ers the family requests that gifts in David's memory be designat- ed to the AWANA program at First Baptist Church of Winter Park, 1021 North New York Ave., Winter. Park,. Florida, 32789. "Well done my good and faithful servant." Lumos 718 E. Su dy acwia, FL-3340 geggs | , SUNRISE APPLIANCE New In Box or Scratch & Dent Full Factory Warranty Save More In lMoore Haven We Also Carry Used Appliances Witb Warranty 6 0M OH N CONSTRUCTION CORP. SERGIO RUBIO 445 E. SUGARLAND HWY. CLEWISTON, FL 33440 PHONE: 863-228-1174 FAX: 863-983-1112 STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE # CGC1508763 Memorial Tribute ... Remember a loved one M" who has departed nth a special Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. Your Inbule can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary of your loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.comi/memorlals for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. S 1. .ft Mortgage Highway l t.'ic f,' u'/ '. *'<'. H;'' e' "' .ii s,'ui, s.'/$ ' 1% Mortgage! $200,000 atl1% payments only $643.28 J $300,000 atl1% payments only $964.92 $500,000 at 1% payments only $1609.50 < Sh .... .. .. .. .... ... ......... ... .. . . - ,AT LOW PRICES. ALL ROAP5 LEAD TO GREAT Clewiston CARPETING LAMINATE & TILE! IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 965 W. SugarOand Hwy, H TO YOUR CAR, VAN OR PICKUP 8634983m1108 NOWAITING! .o7M-S un I IMt6P 1-888-HIGHWAY WWW.MORTGAGEHIGHWAY.NET 30 Year OS I -I UDAOW Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Specializing In Custom Manufacturing D & J Machinery Inc. Hubzone Cert. "'Mjj '728 E. Trinidad Ave. Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-3171 Special to INlI/www.tommymarkham.com I -,i ... - Ed and Jim Upthegrove settled along the east shore of Lake Special to INIfwww.tommymarkham.com Okeechobee to fish around the time Raulersons were mak- When Upthegrove's learned that Raulerson's Store had ing their mark in Tantie, which soon came to be known as opened in Okeechobee, they walked to sell their fish. and Okeechobee. pick up supplies. It took a full day each way. The Upthegroves were fishermen Edited by MaryAnn Morris From 1977 until her death in 2003, Independent Newspapers of Florida was privileged to have on staff a superb writer and 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, Presi- dent of the Okeechobee Historical Society, she co-authored a book, now .in its second printing, "Strolling down Country Roads in Okeechobee. The following story is from an interview Mrs. Valentine conducted with Lola Upthegrove Williams in 1984. She was 94 at the time. As the Raulersons came to Okeechobee to raise cattle, others came to fish. One early fishing fam- ily is the Upthegroves. Brothers and sons came and made a settlement on the east shore of Lake Okee- chobee, just south of Nubbin Slough along U.S. 441 South. Ed Upthegrove had moved north along the shore of the lake to join his brothers. His original encamp- ment and the house he built were located at Sand Cut. It was there' that another brother arrived from .Mr. Myers in 1914. This was John Upthegrove Who came with his wife, Emma and their eight chil- dren. Lola Upthegrove (Williams) was just ten years old when they moved to Sand Cut. Speclai to iI'Ji/www.LaMarIln.com Activity on Taylor Creek at the time when the Upthegroves fished is hard to imagine. "We lived at Sand Cut, between the St. Lucie Canal and the Palm Beach Canal. There was a little sub- division that was there because we had a good haul gourd For a long item, the boats from Ft. Lauderdale would pick up our fish and bring our groceries. They would make a round trip in about a week. Of course, you didn't buy much," Mrs. Williams recalled. "When'we knew there was a store in Okeechobee, we started buying our groceries there. There wasn't nothing but a footpath from Taylor creek where Poppa put his boat to the Raulerson Store. We would walk that footpath to the store and that was the town. It was Recollections A series about Florida's pioniers and history a tw\o day trip. 'ou could not make it in one day. We brought the fish in time for the train. It only ran once a day and it would be too late to get back that same day so \ e'd spend -he night. "Every fisherman had his haul ground. They had to work hard to clean them up and to get the rocks and things out to the water. On the south side of us, past the Palm Beach Canal, there were some sand beaches, but north of Canal Point, it %%as all rocky" Mrs \illiams remembered the custard apple forests which cov- ered the eastern and southeastern shore of the lake. "The roots of the custard apple were what the fishermen used for floats on their trot lines. They're light. They would cut those roots and those trees made some big roots! The roots would keep the lines from laying on the bottom and you didn't hurt the tree to get the roots. \\'here we lied ISand Cut) was in the custard apple swarnp. That's what they called it ... a swamp. There was lots of water. At t times of the year, the water would come up. Our house was up on a ridge and if you had a garden, it would drown it out. But, you know, okra will grow in the water. Our okra would be high and my brother would take his boar and go out and cut the.okra. The water would be four foot deep and he would cut the okra from his boai. We always had a bid garden. We had to with all us kids. But most of that garden would get drowned out. That's mostly what we ate. We had the fish and vegetables. The stuff you had to buy, sugar, flour and such was always a problem." Enjoy eggs but don't hide the real ones I love eggs. Eggs are one of nature's wonder foods. They are high in protein. They contain Omega 3 fatty acids and choline - substances necessary for proper brain function. A whole egg only has about 75 calories and those calories are packed with nutrients. Eggs store well they can be safely refrigerated for up to a month. They are an inexpensive form of protein. According to the USDA, eggs provide protein, vitamin A, riboflavin and other vitamins and minerals. The yolk contains all the fat, saturated Tfat and cholesterol in an egg. In 1 large egg, the yolk con- tains 5 grams total fat, 2 grams satu- rated fatty acids, 213 milligrams cholesterol and 60 calories. The egg white contains 15 calories. A few years ago, when the dan- gers of high cholesterol levels first made the news, eggs got a bad rep- utation, since they are high in cho- lesterol. However, since researchers first start studying the connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease, they found that lifestyle factors affect choles- terol levels more than diet. The human body produces cholesterol, as part of natural body function. You need some cholesterol to live, but too much can be bad for your health. Exercise helps reduce choles- terol level. Smoking cigarettes has been linked to increases in choles- terol levels. So a cigarette smoked A Healthier Life with Katrina Elsken after breakfast may do more to raise your "bad" cholesterol than the eggs you ate did.. For the healthiest choice of eggs look for eggs that come from chick- ens that are given no hormones or antibiotics. These eggs cost a few cents more per egg, but if you are concerned about your family's health, it may be worth the expense. If you're interested in ani- mal rights, you can also choose eggs that come from "cage free" farms. Hard boiled eggs can make a nutritious snack and they are easily portable. According to the USDA guidelines, hard boiled eggs may be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. However, when you boil and egg, you reduce the egg shell's nat- ural ability to keep out bacteria. Boiling the egg creates tiny holes in the shell. Bacteria can enter the egg through those tiny holes. If you plan to hide Easter Eggs outside, it's much safer to use the plastic kind. Hardboiled eggs do not fare well outdoors, especially in the Florida heat. Ted Schiff, M.D. and the professional staff at Water's Edge Dermatology will treat you with all the care and expertise you expect. Adult and Pediatric Dermatology Diseases of the Skin, Hair and Nails * Surgery of the Skin, Skin Cancer Treatment MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery New patients are welcome. Medicare and most insurance accepted. NEW OFFICE: 542 W. Sagamore Ave. Building E, Hospital Annex Clewiston, FL 866-549-2830 Pam eah aren:(51)69-993 S Lce et:(72 7.16!. If your children bring home, hardboiled eggs from an Easter Egg hunt, it's best to throw them away. You have no way to know how long those eggs were left out in the heat. An added bonus to using plastic eggs for egg hunts is that plastic' eggs do not start to -smell if you don't happen to find all the Easter eggs that were hidden. The USDA offers the following tips for the safe handling of eggs: Onlybuy refrigerated eggs with dean, unbroken shells. It is best not to wash eggs before storing or using them. Washing is a routine part of com- mercial egg processing and the eggs do not need to be rewashed. At home, keep raw eggs in their original carton on an inside shelf in the refrigerator (40 degrees Fahrenheit). For best quality, use within five weeks after bringing them home: Keep hard-cooked eggs (in the shell or peeled) in the refrigera- tor (40 OF). Use within one week after cooking. Most eggs sold today are infer- tile; roosters are not housed with the laying hens. Shell color depends on the breed of the hen. Yolk color depends on the feed the hen consumes. There is no nutri- tional difference between fertile and infertile eggs, brown- and white-shelled eggs, or pale or dark egg yolks. Wash'hands, utensils, equip- ment, and work areas with hot, soapy water before and after they come in contact with eggs and egg- containing foods. Remove only the number of eggs needed from the carton and return the carton to the refrigerator. Cook eggs until the white is completely firm and the yolk begins to thicken but is not hard. Scrambled eggs should be cooked until no visible liquid remains. Fried eggs should be cooked on both sides or in a covered pan. Take care when preparing egg-containing foods that are not cooked or are only lightly cooked before serving, such as ice cream, eggnog, mayonnaise, caesar salad, hollandaise sauce or b6arnaise sauce. Only use recipes that start with a stirred egg custard base that is first cooked to 160 degrees: Fahrenheit. If a recipe calls for adding raw eggs to a previously cooked dish, the dish must be cooked further until it reaches 160 degrees Fahren- heit. *0 When preparing any recipe that contains eggs, resist the temp- tation to taste-test the mixture dur- ing preparation. Egg-containing foods should be thoroughly cooked before eating. PUBLIC NOTICE The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a notice of intent to issue per- mits for the purpose of controlling the feral hog popu- lation and protecting the ecological values on the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area, West of US 27. Permits will be issued for two hog control time periods, April 7 9, 2006 and April 14 16, 2006. Twenty-five permits will be issued for each hog control period. Permits will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis to individuals 16 years of age or older. Permits will only be distributed at the Fisheating creek WMA check-station at the FEC Campground located on US Highway 27 in Palmdale, on Saturday, April 1, 2006 begin- ning at 10 a.m. Permitees will be allowed to take wild hogs with no size or bag limit. The use of dogs for capturing or tak- ing hogs is prohibited. Firearms will be limited to a shotgun with #1 Buckshot or later. 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Loveseat also available only $499.95 Belle Glade 561-996-7646 e Clewiston "-63-w4vM j k 1moaf0101.ee 239-657-6138 seec hm7oe ^M^Stw4r^M^?t '$$$"m-Vi3S PortLadik The OL01OXBOW Lounge is OPEN Wednesday through Saturday 5 p.m. 11 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Vacancies starting at $78 1 Oxbow Drive LaBelle, FL 33935 863-675-4411 Fax: 863-675-4892 Pasiois CUuck & Kaien Pekm Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the MooreHaven/Glades issues forum at http://www.newszapfo- rums.con/forum57. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. 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They are the energetic folks who are saving our heritage by renovating these historic dwellings. They interrupt- ed their carpentry projects to help with the barbecue and share in the fun. WE never tired of hearing . compliments on our lunches and the progress made on the future home and museum for the GCHS. We'll see you all at the next event! Thankyou, Anne L.Deuschle President, GCHS Spring has sprung! hS ## The HPT Dine Spring has sprung. In North. Carolina the red buds are bud- ding, the Bradford pear trees are blooming and it's going to be 74 degrees here in Charlotte! I adore the spring. On Tuesday, my latest book, "Saving Dinner Basics" went off to the publisher. It will be published this summer and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. The deal is though, when I am in the last weeks of getting a book done, my house suffers. It looks okay from the outside, but the insides are a mess. Open the door to my pantry and you'll see what I mean. I am going to have set my timer for 15 minutes more than once to get it straightened out. How's your pantry looking? Do you have five cans of tuna scat- tered about the cupboard instead of all stacked up together. Can you find cereal boxes here, there and everywhere' Ho%\ about your sla- ples, like flour, sugar, baking pow- der, cornstarch, etc.? Are they grouped together into a baking center or do you have to go on a pantry scavenger hunt to find them all? Let's do a little pantry perk-up, shall we? Set your timer for 15 minutes and start getting your dry goods in logical order. Like goes with like. You'll want a shelf for the canned goods .(and put the same thing all together, too). A big bas- ket to hold your bags of dried beans, a smaller basket to hold envelopes of spice blends, mixes, etc. (look around the house, I bet you have what you need), and if you haven't done it already, big containers (I like big glass jars) for your flour, sugars, oatmeal, etc. Getting your pantry together will help you get your meal plan- ning in order, too. Don't forget to do a 27 fling boogie on your pantry if.necessary. Get rid of the stuff you don't use (donate it to a food bank if it's good, usable food) and watch your pantry "spring" to new life, blossoming with all sorts of possibilities! Here's a wonderful spring din- ner recipe to get you in the mood SThe Dinner Diva 4, by / fLeanne f Ely for a good pantry routing: Chicken Nicoise Serves 4 1 cup dry white wine, or use low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cloves garlic, pressed 13 cup fozerpeari onions -1 tablespoon olive oil I teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 small red -bell pepper, deribbed, deseeded and sliced into strips 4 each olives, use what you like (I prefer Kalamatas) Heat 1/4 cup of the wine (or chicken broth) to boiling in a non- stick skillet. Cook chicken in wine, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add garlic, onions, olive oil, Italian seasoning, bell peppers, olives and remaining wine (or, broth) to skillet and heat till boil- ing. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet, reducing heat to medium low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes until chick- en is cooked thoroughly. Per Serving: 330 Calories; 6g Fat; 55g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; Ig Dietary Fiber; 137mg Choles- terol; 196mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain'(Starch); 7 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat. SERVING SUGGESTION: Add some brown rice. For more help putting dinner on your table check out her Web site www.SavingDinner.com or her "Saving Dinner" book series, published by Ballantine. Copy- right 2006, Leanne Ely;Used by permission in this publication. 4 Glad CountyDemocrat Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published b"; Independent Newspapers of Florida Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspa- per to pursue a russion of. journalistic service to the ciuzen' of the commu- nipt. Sir.:e no dwidends are paid. the cornpany' is able t':. thrive on profit margins belo'A industry standard,. All after-rtax surpluses are reinvested in' Ir.dependent's rrusiron of journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of tl.e Fir-t Amendment of the U S. 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C I kSI~tybisir'n~ Advrisfing. emaml aszlasdsbdfiilewsz* cami Advernhir,, Din-.:tor jud F&(of Na~scr~aI A.:.e--nri-...--,Porna, Atier.'st emi..., M ii,, , Pr~.-1-:.4ri E-1 Dar Fr'.., F r.:. 1-:im'-IF p;r ,.'.,. irT. tm Byrd Member of Florida Press RASSciaiiaaso Disappointments, betrayals, lessons By The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph.D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston From my. earliest moments of considering ministry, I found sup- port in places I didn't expect it and often a lack of support from where I believed it should be coming. I remember asking for letters of rec- ommendation from friends - some immediately wrote them and others said "Wait a minute! The ministry? You?" When personal tragedies struck, there were those who came out of the woodwork and helped - others who were expected to be supportive fell by the wayside. What I learned is that (1) the Lord has worked in mysterious ways', His wonders to perform, and (2) you have to be self-reliant, keeping your eye on your goals rather than accepting defeat or letting the dis- appointments getyou down. There, among the earliest disci- ples, is Peter whom the Lord takes as part of His inner circle, teaches, travels with him, invites him to be present on the mountain when He is transfigured, shares His last meal with him and then Peter affirms that he will always be' there for Jesus; "Even if all fall away on account of you (Jesus), I never will (Matthew26:33)." The Lord then predicts that, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times, but Peter declared, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you (verse 35)." All of the other disciples were reported to having said the same thing! We all share something of the disappointment and betrayal that comes when those we count on prove themselves unreliable. A young lady drove a wedge in her family by "betraying" her grand- mother who had done many, many things for this child raised in a single-family environment. She told about what her grand- mother had shared with her in con- fidence, and told younger children "the facts of life" much to the anger and disappointment of their par- ents -her aunts and uncles. I asked i myself what would make this person be such a "trou- blemaker" and disappointment and could only imagine that she was somehow craving attention and a place when she was afraid of being neglected or ignored in the family group. Children will work to gain attention, even if it is in nega-, tive ways, and will act out in ways that are painful to those who want to help. Jesus saw Peter in all of his complexities and with all of the pressures he was to bear. It was not a good thing to go against the Roman government when one of your friends is arrested not a good thing to be an associate of someone accused of seditious crimes and who brought down the establishment on Himself. Jesus foresaw what Peter would have to face and predicts that Peter will deny Him with 100-percent accura- cy. The kind of love witnessed is a kind of love that transcends the betrayal and disappointment that goes with it. That seems to be a very un-human quality we remember those who betray us or who disappoint us when we want to count on them. Jesus forgave even those who betrayed Him - the ones where he was most vul- nerable and who could hurt Him the most. The hurt is played out every day in marriages, with children, with friends of a lifetime, with those who are supposed to respect our confidence. The Biblical account is of a confidant who is among the inner circle and among the most intimate of the friends and disci- ples, who assures and then betrays Jesus, and then who goes on to be among the greatest of His follow- ers. No guilt trips or recriminations followed only a welcome. The restoration that came after the betrayal healed and moved Peter to help change the world. I never real- ly got angry at some of those who disappointed me I moved on and they moved on too. I learned a certain kind of self-reliance out of it all and learned that the Lord car- ried me through-- a kind of cer- tainty that came with some doors closing and others opening God was there, too! Let's all live out loud, listen to God By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church On Feb. 23-25 of this year, somewhere near 18,000 women came together in Ft. Lauderdale for the 2006 Women of Faith National Conference. Billed as the ultimate girlfriend trip, these women shared three days of worship, humor, friendship, and praise. Special guests included Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Avalon, Max Lucado, and Robin McGraw (Dr. Phil's wife). Many of the women who went had life changing experiences. One woman I know had a life changing experience while staying home. Ardis was scheduled to go to the Women of Faith Conference, but felt she needed to back out at the last minute,. Some might call it coincidence I call it "Godsi- dence." On the day she would have been at the opening of the confer- ence, Ardis got sick and fainted at work. Dr. Forbes discovered a tumor on her brain. We were wor- ried. Ardis was at peace. Even in the midst of her illness, this special woman of faith proclaimed and shared her faith in our Lord. In her continued recovery, Ardis shared with me something I would like to share with you. They are words of God from this woman of God. "He told me not to go to Ft. Lauderdale. He told me not to drive home. He answered my prayer, 'Dear Lord, I can't You can - please do!' He gave me peace. "He gave Alan the strength and wisdom to get help. He made Dr. Forbes available. He opened the door for the right doctor to do the surgery. He sent the ambulance girls to witness to. I talked and shared God's message of hope with one of them. My mistake was I didn't ask her if I could pray with her. I should have. Every room, every place I needed to be there was a Christian involved. God sur- rounded me with angels to lift me, hold me, watch over me. "Be sure you've told someone todayyou love them not a quick 'I love you', but the real deal 'I love you" You never know when it could be the last time. Accept a gift from someone. We tend to want to give or 'pay back'. We need to real- ize that in accepting we are allow- ing God to grow in both of us. "When you. realize you are at the bottom of the pit or at the end of your rope, then you need to stop trying to dig out or hold on, because God can't lift you up and glide you away until you let go and let God. He needs you to surrender so He can hold you completely. "Wherever you are, it is holy ground. However, you need to visit God's house. Just like with friends, you can talk with them on the phone, but it's not the same as when you see them at your/their house, give hugs, and feel their Put on your dancing shoes, Have you ever tried to learn a One 'time I learned a distance This is exactly how I established new dance 'step or an aerobic casting technique in the rain, riding my routines; One habit at a time. workout? This is hard for me; I in a car. Once I put every move- You can do this too. I don't want have two left feet. I once won an ment into place in my mind, my you to stumble and fall because award for being the most arms and legs were happy to fol- you don't have the dance steps improved Aerobically Challenged low through. I got out of the car down pat. Practice and having your person in our class. Same goes for and performed it without a flaw. I steps written out on paper will help learning a golf swing or how to cast had practiced it over and over in you more than anything. Decide a fly rod. The first time you do it, the car. I had developed a rhythm which steps are your lead steps. things just don't feel right. The and the rest of it flowed into place. You all knowwhat they are by now. muscles in your arms and legs just This is why; I don't want you to 1. Keep your sink clean and don't to go where you think they should. The problem isn't with the muscles in your arms and legs; it is with the muscle that is between your ears. Your brain is what works those muscles, if you have not got the movement choreographed in your head, your limbs will not follow, because you have not given them , the directions. Shucks -- t Ever wonder how animal species can help us learn more about an ecosystem? In the case of oysters, their shell accumulations can give us a heap of information about the physical, chemical and biological conditions that allow them to flourish. And this is just the information scientists need to help them set baseline data for evaluat- ing the success of efforts to restore the greater Everglades ecosystem. Through a cooperative agree- ment, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) approved $350,000 in funding to Florida Gulf Coast University for a three-year study of the past and present distribution of oysters in Whitewater Bay, Oyster Bay and Shark and Robert's Rivers in South Florida's coastal areas. Historically, these areas were a distinct estuarine mix, with fresh- water discharges through natural channels, sheet flow across coastal wetlands, and ground water flow all blending with the salty sea water. These conditions favored the growth of small to extensive oyster bars and banks. "With the disruption of natural water flows over time due to South Florida's managed water control system, along with changes to coastal wetlands, many of these historical oyster bank populations have been depleted," says SFWMD Environmental Scientist, Patti Sime. "Their shells are mostly pre- served, though, and can provide vital data for evaluating the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan in reestablishing freshwater flows." Oysters are a key indicator species, meaning their presence conveys essential information about the ecological condition of a water body. Oyster shells are like mini data chips, with historical records imbedded in chemical ele- try to do a full blown routine to start with. Baby steps and small routines will reinforce your routine rhythm and your dance will glide you through your daily rounds. Do you see how adding new steps as the first items become automatic will help your rhythm? You will have confidence in the part you know and adding a new portion does not seem so difficult. shiny. 2. Get dressed to SHOES, hair and face first thing in the morning. 3. Lay out your clothes before you go to bed. Then as these become auto- matic, add swishing and swiping the bathroom and other items, one at a time. Baby steps are the key. You have tried the all or nothing system and it does not work for presence. We need to soak up Holy Ground in person. "When you think you know. why or how things are going to happen think again. Be open to God changing, making, stopping, moving you. God has a plan for us. We have to listen to Him. We have to talk to Him all the time to recog- nize His voice and not ours to live by. Every day God places someone in our life who needs His light shone on them. It's so easy to be caught up in life that we neglect to pamper someone. God pampers us every day with His mercy and grace. We should be giving mercy and grace to others," she said. At the Women of Faith confer- ence, Steven Curtis Chapman sang, "Wake the neighbors get the word out! Crank up, the music, climb a mountain and shout, "Let's all live out loud!" Ardis may have missed the song, but she's living the lyrics. We can too! Let's all live out loud! fly away sidetracked people. We do too much too fast, in order to see immediate results and then we crash and burn, you have failed again. I don't want you to fail. I want for you what I have Peace and this Peace came by practicing the steps to my routine. Now I glide through my day and the rhythm of my routines keeps me dancing to my FLYing Music. Put on your dancing shoes and come FLY with me. For more help getting rid of your CHAOS; check out her Web site and join her free mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net or her book, "Sink Reflections," pub- lished by Bantam. Copyright 2006, Marla Cilley; Used by permission in this publication. he oysters know it all, don't they? ments of the shell. "Stable isotopes piling through probing and coring, critical information for environ- in the shells contain information Many other factors will be studied, mental decision making," says Mr. we can use for making projections including historical and current Ogden. "Then we're given the of how and where suitable habitat oyster buildup, local distribution, opportunity to refine and improve could be reestablished under dif- topographic relief, and relation- : p topreneand imo ferent fresh water flow conditions," ships to historical or current water CERP implementation by using Sime says. channels. collective scientific and technical Immature, free-swimming oys- ters colonize by attaching them- selves to a solid substrate, with a preference for "setting" on beds of oyster shells. Adult oysters and even the shells of dead oysters, emit a chemical that attracts juve- niles. Once attached, oyster larvae cannot relocate. Oysters lead an enviable life, as they don't have to hunt for food they simply remain snug in their bed and feed all day on small organisms that float by. And it's just this lifestyle that is ben- eficial to water quality, as they filter up to eight gallons of salt water per hour. The South Florida ecosystem no longer exhibits the function and richness of the pre-drained system. Discharges are often too much, too little or at the wrong times of the year. And overland sheetflow has been altered. As everglades restoration projects progress, one of the District's key missions is to apply the science to evaluate and assess system-wide ecosystem recovery: This is being accom- plished by an interagency, interdis- ciplinary RECOVER (Restoration Coordination Verification) team sponsored by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the District. "Through this joint study with FGCU, data will be gathered and used by the RECOVER team to monitor, measure and interpret responses as CERP projects are brought online," says Chief Envi- ronmental Scientist for RECOVER, John Ogden. 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While deputies were attempting to locate the suspect involved in the attempted rob- bery, they observed a gray Lin- coln Town car, reportedly at the scene of the attempted robbery, on Suwannee Avenue in Labelle. Deputies attempted to stop the car, however, the driver ignored the siren and emergency lights and refused to stop until he was forced to stop on Withla- coochee Avenue. The driver of the car, Mark Diez Brown, age 31, was searched; as well at the car he was driving and deputies located crack cocaine, hashish, marijuana and drug parapherna- lia. Johnnie Johnson, age 29, identified by the victim as the sus- pect in the attempted armed rob- bery, was located on Kissimmee Avenue and taken into custody by deputies. Sheriff Ronnie Lee said Mark Diez Brown was charged with possession of cocaine, posses- sion of marijuana and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. John- nie Johnson was charged with. aggravated battery, criminal mis- chief and robbery with a firearm. Juvenile shoplifters apprehended LABELLE Two Juveniles were observed by Winn Dixie employee-putting store merchan- dise in their Book Bags and pro- ceeded outside the store without paying for them. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, a Winn Dixie employee followed the juveniles into the parking lot and detained them while the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was being called. The juveniles were transported to the Hendry County Jail for pro- cessing by Juvenile Authorities: Auxiliary Deputies Course dates set LABELLE Sheriff Ronnie Lee reports that April 18, at 6 p.m. will be the beginning date and time for the Hendry County Sher- iff's Office Auxiliary Deputy Course. The course will run for six weeks with sessions on Tues- days and Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Satur- days. Each session will be at the HCSO Training Facility located at the Hendry County Gun Range near Pioneer Plantation. Sheriff Lee stated that the Hendry Coun- ty Sheriff's Office is picking up the cost for HCSO applicants and that there is still time for interest- ed persons to enroll. Auxiliary law enforcement officers play an important roll for law enforce- ment agencies in many locations throughout Florida and the nation. Many law enforcement professionals started their careers as auxiliary officers. For more information or to enroll for the course, please call Nick Smith at (863) 674-4060 ext. 102. Skipping school leads to arrests LABELLE A Hendry County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer and a LaBelle High School Administrator discovered a stu- dent skipping school in-the park- ing lot of LaBelle High School. According to a report by Sheriff Ronnie Lee, the student was hid- ing in a white in color vehicle, which also contained some tobacco products, which are not allowed on school property. The. owner of the vehicle was sum- moned and when asked if there was anything else that should not be on school property responded there was nothing and gave per- mission to search the vehicle. The ensuing search produced a quantity of marijuana. The owner of the vehicle was arrested for possession of marijuana,, while the other student was arrested for disruption of a school function. Both juveniles were transported to the Hendry County Jail for pro- cessing.by juvenile authorities. Traffic stop leads to drug arrests CLEWISTON A traffic stop for an expired tag led to the arrest of two people on drug charges. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, on March 15, at approximately 3 a.m., a Hendry County Sheriff's Office deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Francisco Street and U.S. Highway 27 for an expired state of Mississippi license tag. As the deputy inter- viewed the driver, he detected a strong smell of marijuana com- ing from the vehicle. Further investigation of the vehicle and its passengers led to the arrest of Joel Anthony Sotore, age 19, of 500 Del Sur Avenue, Clewiston, for possession, of marijuana under 20 grams and Conrad Dar- ren Mueller, age 38, for posses- sion of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug parapher- nalia. Both men were booked into the Hendry County Jail. Prostitution operation raided LABELLE Using an under- cover. operative,. the Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division infiltrated a House of Prostitution located at 879 West Cowboy Way Lot #9, in LaBelle and arrested two people in connection with its operation. According to a report by Sheriff Ronnie Lee, Manuel Huerta, age 35, of 879 West Cowboy Way Lot #9, in LaBelle was charged with Receiving Monies of Prostitution Taking Place in his Presence and Prostitution; Fabiola Santiago Perez, age 34, of 879 West Cow- boy Way Lot #9 was charged with Prostitution. Huerta and Santiago were both booked into the Hendry County Jail. Glades County Sheriff's Office arrest report Crime Editor's note: The following individuals listed in the arrest reports are not an indication of guilt. Anyone wishing to contact the newspaper upon final dis- position of their case, may do so for publication. March 11 Santiago Jimenez, 23, Muse, was arrested by Deputy Bilinda Pottorff on, the charge of aggra- vated assault with deadly weapon. He remains in custody with bond set at $20,000.9, March 12 , Edward Randolph, 19, of Mimi, was arrested by Sgt. Dwayne McQuaid on the charge of possession of marijuana under 20 grams. He was later released on a $2,000 surety bond. Allan Orient, 30, of Miami, was arrested b Sgt. Dwayne McQuaid on the charge of pos- session of marijuana under 20 grams. He was later released o a $1,500 surety bond. Monoar Falmer, 33, of Miami, was arrested by Sgt. Dwayne McQuaid on the charge of pos- session of marijuana under 20 grams. He was later released on $1,500 surety bond. Thomas Pedro, 22, of Moore Haven, was arrested by deputy Richard Ermeri on the charge of trespassing and disorderly intox- ication. He was later released on a $350 cash bond. Alejandro Flores, 19, of Cres- cent Acres, was arrested by detective Richard Jones on the charges of aggravated assault with deadly weapon, battery robbery .and petit theft. He remains in custody with bond set at $175,000. Martin Nevares, 39, of Cres- cent Acres, was arrested. by detective Richard Jones on the charges of aggravated assault with deadly weapon, batler3, robbery, and petit theft.' He remains in custody with bond set at $175,000. Abel Martinez, 27, of LaBelle, was arrested by detective Richard Jones on the charges of aggravated assault with deadly weapon, robbery. He remains in custody with bond set at $150,000. Amado Ramirez, 29, of Cres- cent Acres, was arrested by detective Richard Jones on the charges of aggravated assault with deadly weapon, robbery and petit theft. He remains in custody with bond set at $150,000. March 13 Herman Ford, 53, of Orlando, was arrested by deputy Brian Enderle on an active warrant for VOP. He was later ROR'ed. Daniel Merced, 36, of Kissim- mee, was arrested by, deputy Queenie Bell on an active Polk County warrant. He remains in custody with no privilege of bond. Paul lezzi, 42, of LaBelle, was arrested by detective Richard Jones on the charge of battery (domestic violence). He was later ROR'ed. March 14 Donald Mason, 44, of Ohioj was arrested by Deputy Tito Nieves ,onthe, charge of battery (domestic violencece. He .%,:as late released on a $1,500 surety bond. March 16 April Derry was arrested by deputy Leslie Fuce on two active warrants forVOP. She remains in custody with no privilege of bond. March 17 Michael Harvey, 22, of Moore Haven, was arrested by deputy Steven McKinley on an active warrant for VOP. He was later ROR'ed. Carlos Tobias, 38, of Sarasota, was arrested by deputy Steven McKinley on an active warrant for VOP. He remains in custody without privilege of bond. 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Toll Free 1-888-200-1703 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Coalition hears students By Pete Gawda OKEECHOBEE Recently dis- cussions about the condition of Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estu- aries have evoked emotional out- bursts and threats of lawsuits. For- tunately, cooler heads prevailed Thursday, March 16 when Moore Haven High School seniors Kayla Davila and Whitney Ball addressed the County Coalition for Responsi- ble Management of Lake Okee- chobee, St. Lucie and Caloosa- hatchee Estuaries and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The teenagers urged all sides to work together for a common solution. Opposing opinions were voiced as coalition members also heard reports from the member counties, an update on Lake Okee- chobee and Everglades projects from the South Florida Water Man- agement District (SFWMD) and a presentation from Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah. The coalition, which meets quarterly at the Okeechobee County Courthouse, is made up of one commissioner each from Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Lee, Palm Beach, Hendry, Glades, Highlands and Osceola counties. The high school students, who had obviously done their home- work, started their presentation with a history of the area from the time of the Indians to the time Hamilton Diston bought thou- sands of acres of Florida land in the late 1800s for 25 cents an acre to be drained. They went on -to explain the economic ramifica- tions of draining the land. They stated that it would be impossible to return Florida to its original con- dition, noting that Florida receries 1,000 new residents a day. : They urged all. citizens, urban and rural, to work together to cre- ate a solution. The perfect solution would be for everyone to leave, but the students acknowledged that that is not feasible. The students stated that South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) tries to balance the needs all Floridians. Three alternatives were pre- sented that would not work flood certain areas, sue people involved or cast blame. They stated that experiments, were ongoing to create a variety of sugar cane that could withstand flooding. The problem, the students said, is what to do with excess water. They said the original flow was mostly to the south. They asserted that a large per- centage of pollution in the Caloosahatchee River comes from urban runoff and they urged work- ing together and realizing that one community's needs are not superi- or to another community's needs. One solution they offered was clean up the bottom of the lake when the lake is drawn down. They also called for better tech- nology to filter and redirect urban runoff. Other options offered include using water to produce power and tax incentives to reduce runoff. They also suggested manual harvesting of exotic plants rather. than using herbicides and using grant money to install sewage systems. "We are all part of the problem. We must all agree to be part of the solution," they said. "I applaud them on their effort" was the response of coalition chairman, Lee County Commis- sioner Ray Judah. He called the presentation a "settling influence" that called for meaningful discussion. St. Lucie County Commisioner Joe Smith said the presentation was very informative and he said he was encouraged by seeing young people doing in-depth research. In addition, he said that some of the options they offered did not require immediate fund- Commissioner Alvin Ward noted that the coalition members would not be here in 20 or 30 years but those students would be. Okeechobee County Commis- sioner Clif Betts passed out copies of a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission on trends in fish popula- tion and what the health of the lake is doing to the fish population. "If fish can't live, then I don't know how safe it is for humans," he said. Coalition members followed the lead of St. Lucie County Com- missioner Joe Smith and adopted a resolution supporting legislation limiting off shore drilling. Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard noted that excessive algal blooms on the St. Lucie Canal and asserted that this is not sup- posed to be happening on March 15. She said that foretold of a very disruptive spring and summer because of pollution from Lake Okeechobee. She informed the coalition that the Rivers Coalition in Martin County is pursuing a legal remedy to preserve the estuary. She said they had collected $200,000 in a legal fund. The organization has been dis- cussing a lawsuit against, water managers because of the condi- tion of the St. Lucie Estuary. The Martin County commis- sioner informed the coalition that her county had instituted a tax to preserve environmentally sensitive areas. Hendry County Commissioner Kevin McCarthy expressed his hopes that a drought would cause a drawdown of the:lake. Glades County Commissioner Alvin Ward noted that businesses in his county would suffer during a drawdown and they would like to see a definite plan for lake restora- tion during the drawdown. He advocated scraping the lake bot- tom once the water has receded and doing away with unwanted exotic plants. The coalition passed a motion Mr. Ward made calling for SFWMD to present a plan for lake restora- tion, after the drawdown. The plan was to be submitted within six months, include a timeline and permit allowances. Osceola County Commissioner Ken Smith said he would like to see land bought in his county to stop developments. He urged.that. drawdowns would have to be reg- ulated. Commissioners Betts echoed Mr. Wards view about cleaning the lake bottom during a drawdown. . Commissioner Lee complained of green algae growing on the sea grass and turbidity in the water. Agnes Ramsey, assistant to the Acceler8 program director, gave the coalition an update on Accel- er8 and other lake projects. The acceller8 program seeks to expe- dite eight critical Everglades restoration projects by a decade. She stated that the Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) in Okeechobee County is com- plete and construction in nearing completion on the Nubbin Slough STA. She said that more than half of the land needed to implement the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program is in public ownership while 92 percent of the land needed for Acceler8 is pub- licly owned. Commissioner Ward suggested that SFWMD does not have to buy land for STAs. He said some farm- ers would be willing to store water on their private lands. This would keep the land on the tax rolls. Osceola County Commissioner Ken Smith noted that population is the problem and that city stormwater is not treated. He advocated working together and not pointing fingers. He also sug- gested storing water on private land. - Commissioner Judah used a PowerPoint presentation to advo- cate once again his idea of sending excess water through the Ever- glades Agriculture Area (EAA). He displayed figures to show that there are not enough STAs or reservoirs to store excess water during periods of heavy rain. The commissioner said that water has to be dumped quickly at the expense of the estuaries while a minimum amount of water goes south. He claimed that the historical information SFWMD used to justi- fy lake regulation levels is flawed and does not take into account wet years in the past. He said that without sufficient storage, a choice has to be made between sea grass or sugar cane - between sending water east and west through the estuaries or south through the EAA. Commissioner Judah stated that seagrass was more important to the economy than sugar cane and that the growing of sugar cane is subsidized. He said that tourists cancel reservation because of degradation of water quality. He said that Lee Count.'s tourism,, real estate and quality' of life are all dependent on sea grass. The commissioner said he was not advocating flooding towns on the south end of the lake but creat- ing a storage flow way through the EAA to the Everglades utilizing lands that were not productive for agriculture. \ He noted that the historic flow of the water was through the area now encompassing the EAA. Commissioner Ward stated that the estuaries only get the water that comes into the lake from the north and that as, a safety issue water has to be released to protect the dike. He said that one inch of rain in the Kissimmee River basin results in three inches increase in Lake Okeechobee. He said that original- ly with the marsh and the mean- dering Kissimmee River it took three months for the water to reach the lake, now because of the canalization of the Kissimmee River, it takes week. He said that if the water coming into the lake could be regulated, the water going to the estuaries could be regulated. He noted that the Caloosahatchee needs some fresh water to offset the salt water. "The big issue we ,re to worry about is population," stated Commissioner Joe Smith. He said St. Lucie County had also instituted a tax for environmentally sensitive land and was involved in the Rural Land Stewardship Program. "I believe there is enough intel- ligence in the state of Florida to solve the problem," stated Com- missioner Ward. "It's an issue of money." He noted that SFWMD has not had a tax increase in 30 years. "The coast has a responsibility, the farmer has a responsibility, Dis- ney has a responsibility," the com- missioner asserted. "Let's every- bodypay." Noting the special assessment districts that counties create to fund capital projects, he suggested an additional tax for all counties south for I 4 that would be used only for lake restoration, not new projects. "I think it's a very responsible and appropriate approach to take," responded Commissioner Judah. Lee County support staff mem- ber Roland .Ottilini informed the coalition of pending legislation that Lee County is supporting. The. proposed legislation would create a 17 member appointed commit- tee to address high-level dis- charges to the estuaries. The com- mittee would be staffed the Florida Department of Environmental Pro- tection. A Lake Okeechobee weed spraying discussion held By Pete Gawda OKEECHOBEE The public got a chance to ask questions and learn about aquatic plant management at the Lake Okee- chobee Aquatic Plant Manage- ment Interagency Task Force meeting held Wednesday, March 15, at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) auditorium in Okee- chobee. John Welch, an interested cit- izen, stressed the importance of communications and public involvement in these meetings. He suggested that the public meetings be advertised in the newspaper. Another interested citizen, Letha Stewart, expressed con- cern about spraying herbicides on plants where fish are trying to spawn. She also expressed concern about the types of chemicals being used and that spraying is being done when it is too windy. John Lane of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) told those attending the public meet- ing that the type of chemicals being used and the time of spraying are posted at boat ramps. In some cases the bul- letins boards have been blown down by storms, but the notice is still posted somewhere at the landing. He said that new bul- letin boards have been ordered where they are needed. Jackie Smith of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) noted that none of the herbicides currently used have any restrictions against eating fish caught in the waters or swimming in sprayed waters. P.J. Myers, of Applied Aquatic Management Inc., the contrac- tor .that sprays the lake, explained that Reward and Weedar 64 are the herbicides being used. He gave the concen- trations that are used and added that these herbicides cause no damage to submerged plants. In response to another ques- tion about wind, he said that each applicator has a wind gauge. They are required to check the wind every hour and stop applying 2-4D when sus- tained winds reach 10 miles per hour and diquat when sustained winds reach 15 miles per hour. He said they use drift control agents to keep the mist down. Mr. Myers added that if the public is concerned about spraying conditions, they should call COE at (863) 983-8101. Mr. Welch noted that applica- tors are required by law to log wind speed. In addition, the company spraying would be hurt by not keeping to guide- lines. Dick Stewart expressed con- cern about aquatic spraying killing the emergent plant bul- rush. Mr. Welch asserted that the bulrush was killed by high water. He said the murky condi- tion of the water prevented pen- etration of the sunlight. He added that a lot of hydrilla was also lost due to the murkywater. "Stay open-minded," he said, "'the problem is a lot bigger than you realize." Both he and Ms. Smith con- curred that wind action was part of the problem with vegetation on Lake Okeechobee. Mr. Myers stated that his company sprays for water hyacinths and water lettuce but that the, spray does not control hydrilla. Since the last meeting on Jan.. 18, 411 acres had been sprayed. Jeremy Crossland, a biologist with COE, stated that his organi- zation now has the money to clean up storm debris against the dike between Clewiston and Port Mayaca. He said that work would begin in a week or two. Mike Bodle of SFWMD reported on removal of torpedo grass. He said DEP provides funds for the removal of the grass and that because of high water they have had to use heli- copters for spraying. However, he said they would like to spot treat small areas. Mr. Bodle said that native plants show a tendency to come back after torpedo grass is gone. He was concerned at first about the effects of spraying on but- tonbush adjacent to torpedo grass, but he added that the but- tonbush seems to be recovering all right from the spraying. He said that about $2 million has been allocated for the aquatic plant program for the fiscal year. All of the representatives from the various agencies involved agreed to a uniform posting of all herbicides being used on the lake. Mr. Crossland said posters would be printed three days in advance of spray- ing and would include a two- week period, and that a dead- line for getting information from the various agencies would have to be established. Mr. Bodle said the Okee- chobee gourd is an endangered species and his organization was making an effort to restock them by transplanting., There was no representative, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion (FWC) to report on their aerial treatment of cattails. The next meeting date for the aquatic plant management :group has been tentatively set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the COE's South Florida Operations Office in Clewiston. I Financial Assistance Available CCS is committed to financial assistance. Special meetings specifically designed to discuss financial assistance will be held at the school on: * Tuesday, March 28, 7:00PM * Wednesday, March 29,1 :00AM CCS intends to participate in the Florida Pride Corporate Scholarship Program. - For more information on financial assistance check our website: www.clewistonchristian.org Tel: 863-983-5388 The South Florida Water Management District will hold a WRAC Issues Workshop meeting on Thursday, March 30. 2006. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the preliminary design of the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir A- 1 project, (a component of the Acceler8 Program) and encourage and provide an opportunity for public participation. 0 When: Thursday. March 30, 2006 Open House: 5-30-6:00 PM 0 Meeting, 6 00-7 30 PM m Where: The South Florida Water Management District B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 The EAA Storage Reservoir A-1 project is an above-ground reservoir for water storage, with a capacity of 16,700 acre-feet at a maximum depth of 12 feet. 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ALL A's -- 1st GRADE Ethan Bennett, Shaila Cor- chado Jesse Espinosa, Nicolas Garcia, Efren Martinez, Branson Story, Glendy Velasquez, Katherine West. Foundation is set s -GRADE MOORE HAVEN The Moore Haven -High School Scholarship Foundation is selling tickets on a brand new deep freezer loaded with, grain-fed beef to be given away on May 12, as part of their efforts to provide scholarships to graduating MHHS seniors. The tickets are only $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased from any Scholarship Board member, Chappy's Store in Lakeport or the Glades. County School Board District Office in Moore Haven. Scholarship Foundation assists graduating seniors The Moore Haven High School Scholarship Foundation is once again selling tickets for a drawing on a new deep freezer loaded with grain fed beef. The drawing will be held during the Scholarship Dinner on May 12 at North Lake Estates with Rep. Denise Grimsley, being the keynote speaker. 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Economic Council Meetings The Glades County Economic Development Council normally meets the first Monday of the month at 6:15 p.m. in the conference room at Glades Electric Cooperative. If you are not a member, please contact the EDC about joining. If you are a member, please plan to attend the meetings. As the Main Street effort, and other initiatives move 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, Sat- urday 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. 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Post For Free Post your personal messages on on open Bulletin Board for Florida residents. ,,',: Canal Point Pohokee Belle Glade South Boy Clewiston Moore Haven Ortono Muse North LoBelle Felda LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof Second Grade Jose Garcia, Kevin Jaime, Kal- gary Johns, Megan Whitehead Third Grade Hannah Smith Fourth Grade Matthew Baker, Cheyenne Driggers, Mariann Reitz, Savan- nah Ridgeway, Nathan Simmons Fifth Grade Akkua Hallback, Chelsea Jones, Kaleb Langdale Sixth Grade Bobbi Jo Walker In Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 U.S. Sugar honors annual award winners CLEWISTON Five highly motivated employees were hon- ored at U.S. Sugar's Annual Awards ceremonies March 9 with a lunch- eon hosted by the senior manage- ment team at the Clewiston Coun- try Club. "Since its inception in February 2004, the Rewards and Recognition Program has been designed to pro- mote teamwork, communication, innovation, excellence and respect through the recognition of extraor- dinary efforts, contributions and excellent performance," said Ann Marie Pilling, Human Resource Manager. Four annual awards were pre- sented td employees who have shown exemplary efforts, contribu- tions and innovative ideas. The President's Award was pre- sented to Andy Esposito from the Sugarcane Operations team. This top award is presented to an employee who has demonstrated company values and a professional approach to performance excel- lence recognized throughout the company. Requirements: Live the Values.and show unquestionable character; Show exemplary contribu- tions and efforts on a special proj- ect or major accomplishment; Be recognized as an individual who is an ideal co-worker; Model superior leadership skills and ability; Demonstrate a willingness to "go above and beyond" their job to assist others. In earning the President's Award, Esposito also received a U.S. Sugar MasterCard valued at $2,500 and a personalized crystal statue. While the Labor Auditor for U.S. Sugar, Esposito was instrumental in the set up and administration of the seasonal labor program for Cit- rus and Sugar Cane Operations. He has been tireless in his pursuit of not only regulatory but also safety excellence. Esposito has been an excellent representative of the company to industry, academic and govern- ment organizations. As a result of his participation: The company is recognized in academic, government and indus- try circles as a progressive leader in seasonal worker programs. Esposito is consulted regularly by industry trade associations and government labor entities on mat- ter of policy, enforcement and worker health programs. The company has garnered national recognition because our participation in an innovative pro- gram to reduce eye injuries to citrus pickers. He co-authored a paper at the National Registry of Environ- mental Professionals Annual Tech- nical Conference. Excerpts of paper were reported in the Nation- al Agriculture/Horticulture newslet- ter published by Gempler's in Janu- ary2005. Three additional annual awards were granted focusing on safety, process improvement and working well as a team. Each of these Annu- al Award recipients receives a gen- erous U.S. Sugar MasterCard val- ued between $500 and $1,000 plus a personalized crystal statue. The Excellence in Team Playing Award was earned by Charles Palmer from Bryant Sugar House. This award has. been designed to recognize an employee who: Promotes the recognition of teamwork; Recognizes the unique contri- butions of a team that has demon- strated excellence and innovation; Rewards superior ability to work with employees. Palmer volunteered to take on the added responsibility of beLing a co-chair of the Safety Team. He is RJ"-D ON TBE JOB If Reich & Manc limi,, P.A. Workers' Compensation Personal Injury Social Security Disability Wrongful Tern-iiiiation 'no 'N0 FCall Toll Free: 866-520-2667 The hiring of in n, Offices in St. Lucie West SE HABLA ESPAROL "Iffli MWVO AM, WAY, 4 0M4*ixAi9*1N* Suomitea to1 IINI Andy Esposito accepts the President's Award after being rec- ognized for meeting the high standards imposed by U.S. Sugar. also an active observer for the Behavioral Safety Training initiative and a trainer for powered plat- forms. By providing training to workers on the floor, (Bargaining Unit), supervisors and safety com- mittee members, Palmer is break- ing down barriers and paving a way for those he trains or works with to follow his example and ini- tiatives. This type of behavior can be contagious, and can directly affect the future success of U. S. Sugar. Charles Palmer's efforts include: Completely redesigning a cat- walk and entrance into the "B" mixer and having the new catwalk and entrance built in less than three days; A lighting plan is being devel- oped for the repair season. Two employees shared the honor of receiving the Excellence in Continuous Process Improve- ment Award. Scott Manning and John Larsen of the Sugarcane Operations team were recognized for developing a process creating a more efficient and cost ellectrie method of cane delhiery. From con- ception to implementation, this duo diligently planned and brought this project to fruition. By building new ramps as well as streamlining cane wagons, the efficiency of cane delivery has greatly improved. The Excellence in Continuous Work Process Improvement Award recognizes an employee and/or, team whose actions and ideas have resulted in significant cost savings for U.S. Sugar by: Directly increasing efficiency or effectiveness; Conserving time, supplies or equipment; Directly contributing to the increase in productivity, decreased cost or better service to cus- tomers/employees. . Finally, but certainly ery inipor- tant, is the Excellence in Safet Award, which recognizes an employee or team w-ho hae demonstrated outstanding elforts to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to property. The Farming Area 3 team led by Don Sellers, Jr., was recognized for their outstanding safety perform- ance in fiscal yeai 2005 which resulted in zero OSHA recordable incidents. Not an easy feat b\ an. means especially working in an industrial, agricultural enm iron- merit. 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We will be working out of the Caloosa Belle office located at: 22 Fort Thompson Avenue LaBelle, FL 33975 Caloosa Belle: (863) 675-2541 fax: (863) 675-1449 Editorial Email Addresses: Clewiston News: clewnews@newszap.com Glades County Democrat: gcdnews@newszap.com The Sun: sunnews@newszap.com Subscriptions: (877)-353-2424 Advertising Email Address: southlakeads@newszap.com To Place a Classified: (877)-353-2424 email address: classads@newszap.com Billing Questions: (800) 426-4192 email address: billteam@newszap.com Delivery Questions: (877) 282-8586 email address: readerservices@newszap.com Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee OVER 4 MILLION IN USED INVENTORY! I OVER 650 VEHICLES wfJ ALWAYS IN STOCK!+ --7 '02 OLDS ALERO STK 61751A ... ........ '92 LEXUS LS400 STK#66-18A ... .. ... . '04 KIA RIO STK#61455A .... .... ...... ..... 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Must present this ad at time of purchase to receive advertised offers. All offers to qualified buyers. With approved credit. Savings based off original MSRP. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Prices plus tax, tag & title. All vehicles subject to prior sale. See dealer for details. Art for illustration purposes only. Thursday, March 23, 2006 ... -.'04 ----- F........ Fm35 CREW CAB LARIAT Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 MAPP Continued From Page 1 emblazoned within their mission statement and that is to deliver the message that this program is indeed a networking system and not just a single entity. The March 17 meeting out- lined four primary issues, which include community health status, reviewing the local public healthy system, developing and reviewing community themes and strengths, and outline forces of change. The bulk of the meeting focused on the first of the four pri- mary issues, which involved county data relating to health care issues while reviewing data relat- ing to the more serious issues within Glades County as to dis- Priority Continued From Page X had called an impasse, the com- pany called the. impasse, the county did not. They were doing negotiations here in the board- room with everybody in there. "I'm an old international nego- tiator and I understand if you want to negotiate you do not do it in public. It's not that I have any- thing to hide from the public but you do not do negotiations in public. I asked the board to look at this again and let's start work- ing toward solving this landfill problem. We then had discus- sions with one company, and we were told we would make sub- stantial progress in a period of time. We are now in discussions with Waste Management, we've already had significant progress, working on all fronts on that and we believe there is hope for the future that we can get this thing solved. As a matter of fact, I intend to present to the Board of Commis- sioners a proposed agreement on the landfill at the April 11 meeting Approval Continued From Page 1 PZ board opted not to rezone the property. Adventure Tours stated they would still develop the land for residential use, but brought their case before the BOCC on March 14 and came ready to state their case. Questions, as to whether the county was truly ready to pro- mote growth were answered when the commission voted 4-0 to disregard the PZ board's recom- mendation and approved the rezoning designation to allow Adventure Tours to move forward with their plans to develop the property for their original inten- tions. "The Board of County Commis- sioners unanimously made the right decision (March 14) for Glades County, its businesses and its residents," said Donald Cough- lin, manager of operations for Adventure Tours. "The lack of opposition to our project was apparent. They showed their con- stituents that Glades County truly is a 'Can Do' county. We look for- eases and causes of death. Related to Glades County's population data, which was reported to be 11,131, as of two years ago, the percentages report- ed in the data are extremely high, but must be related to the low population numbers in compari- son to statewide percentages. With that said, however, Glades County has some notable issues to contend with when it comes to overall health care, which includes self-inflicted issues, to include auto accidents and per- centages of fatalities due to a lack of seat belt wearing, an issue the Community Traffic Safety Team is also trying to address. Glades County surpasses state averages in almost every category of causes of death, with the exception of stroke, influenza and Cirrhosis. Glades County doubles at 9 a.m. "What we want to do in work- ing with Waste Management is to let them run it and operate the thing under an agreement that we'd have with them. The main thing is they would look at - when it's completely full all the closure processes, which are very meticulous, and which lasts for over 30 years. "There have to be monitoring wells, all kinds of things and they would take on all those burdens, and they are considerable, bur- dens of putting stuff in. which involves a lot of money. They would continue to take county landfill at the cost similar to what we're paying now with some kind of a CPI (Consumer Price Index). "So 'these are the kinds of things we are working out. The Board has to approve all of this and they have not approved any of this now. They know what we're. doing because they've been briefed, they've been told, and so a bare-bones kind of agreement in principal we have arrived at. We're working also to see if we can get deed restrictions removed. If we can remove deed ward to working with this board toward future, with mutually bene- ficial projects." Timothy James, president of Adventure .Tours, lined up a "Dream Team" of sorts to make the case for the company's apparent benefit to the county. The Glades County commissioners listened and questloiqed at every turn, btt Ultimately agreed that the benefits seemingly outweighed any risks associated with allowing Adven- ture Tours to move forward. "While I was present at the Board of County Commissioners meeting I found no need to speak to the board due to my over- whelming confidence at the pres- entation from our team of highly professional individuals including Don Coughlin, our Operations Manager, who also assembled the team," said Mr. James. "The com- bined abilities of John Turner of Arnstein & Lehr Attorneys from West Palm Beach, Mark McLean an MAI Certified Appraiser from Wellington, Dr. Dave Depew an urban planning consultant of Mor- ris-Depew & Associates from Fort Myers and our own Don Coughlin Briefs Black Gold Festival The annual Black Gold Festival in Belle Glade will 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 information, call (561) 996-2298. Applications are available at the Belle Glade Chamber of Com- merce. 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 Department 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, Florida 33975. The class is a seven-week course that will meet on Wednesdays. If you have any questions please call Lasheba at 674-4056 Ext. 128. Diabetes Awareness Hendry County Health Department Heart to Heart Program and Senior Connections are offering an eight-week Diabetes Class at 2 p.m. each Wednesday at the Nobles Senior Center. Classes include the dia- betic diet, understanding carb-counting, eye and foot care, and the ABC's of diabetes (the A1C test, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol. All diabetics, long term or newly diagnosed, are welcome. Call J.G. Wentworth's -. Annuity Purchase Program J.G.WENTWORTI- 866-FUND-549. ANNUrrY PURCHASE PROGRAM the state average of auto fatalities, however, there is no raw data available to determine how many of those accidents were out-of- county people. The highest cause of death within Glades County is related to cancer, but again the raw data is not available to ascertain what type of cancer is more prevalent than others, but Glades County is not alone in having, staggering numbers related to residents being stricken with cancer. Com- munities around the lake area seem to be plagued by different types of cancer, which is evident in the yearly Relay For Life events. An apparent connection exists between lake area communities, but it has been difficult to pin down reasons, partly due to the fact that many cancer patients are often diagnosed out of the area restrictions we can fill that thing up after we put those liners in and the rest of the landfill is ready to go. "Within two to four years it will be completely full and we'll have a big green mound, plant the grass, install monitoring wells, and close it off. "The materials to be brought in would have to be agreeable to us, absolutely. It would also have to be agreeable so that we could get the deed restrictions removed. There are certain materials that you don't want to come in such as medical wastes. We don't want just anything you want to bring in be put out there we want to be 'picky' about what is brought in. "We oughI to be able to finish these negotiations within 60 days or less. We need to hurry up and get out of that landfill business. Let them take it over and run the landfill on the 40 acres. Now,, when that landfill is full in two to four years regardless of how much flows in and that could be a lot, then I want an agreement with the company that says, 'you will deal with county garbage in the future and for the next 30 or to convince the Commissioners that the Planning & Zoning Board, who recomrn-ended den ing our application for rezoning, which went' directly against the recom- mendation of their own profes- sional staff, and ending up with a unanimous vote from the Board of County Commissioners for approval, it was obvious I had no reason to speak." - According to Mr. Coughlin, because of a lack of quality health care facility than can not only offer full cancer treatments, but one that could offer a solid diag- nosis instead of detecting a prob- lem and sending patients else- where for confirmation. Heart disease is also high within the county and also is higher than the state average. While these numbers certainly raise concern for members of MAPP, it is also understood that more raw data is needed and a better breakdown of numbers in regards to what kind of cancers are more prevalent within the county. As stated in the group's mis- sion statement, prevention, pri- marily in the form of education, is one of the primary goals. As more data is obtained, MAPP can focus on the direct issues at hand and 40 years you guarantee to have a transfer station.' "Now it could be there or some other place, this is where garbage could be dropped off, then picked up and taken off toda landfill any landfill they want to. The most likely one they'd take it to is the one at Okeechobee because there is already a huge landfill there. But there are others in the area-- in the region. "We are pot talking to them about a regional landfill. "It appears to me at this point and I don't know if there will be any change in that regard, that the commissioners are not wanting a regional landfill, some landfills are huge, others are not so large, but 40 acres is not enough to make a landfill a big landfill. The present landfill is on Highway 78 near the two sand mines near Ortona. "By the way, we have had the company (Waste Management) come in and do a walk-about on the landfill, some very technical people, some upper manage- ment and they have said that Glades County has probably the cleanest, best landfill in the state there were some initial concerns as to which way the commission may decide, but Mr. James said his con- fidence swelled in the fact that the communitywanted this to happen. "Many members of the audi- ence congratulated me on an excellent presentation-- one even told me we may have just created the template for businesses trying to locate in Glades County," he said. react accordingly as the visioning process continues in enhancing the quality of health care and overall life within Glades County. As this mission continues, fur- ther key issues, such as birth rates, the importance of dental' care related to overall health issues, and what kind of exciting new technologies may be avail- able to Glades County in the future will be explored. As the county leadership continues their visioning process, issues such as housing and the potential of new health facilities will also be explored. Have an issue to discuss? Post your concerns about this story and more on newszap.com. Is there an issue you feel needs to be explored further in Glades County? Contact me at myoung@newszap.com. of Florida. "Glades County's landfill is being operated today by the county.. I put Richard Gagnon in charge as of Nov. 1. To operate a landfill you must be certified by the state of Florida. Richard is a Certified Operator as well as a Certified Spotter. Since that time we've had other people study and become certified spotters. What a spotter does is when a truck emp- ties, he sees the stuff come out of the back of the truck and he sees something that is inappiopriale for that landfill which DEP has for- bidden, he stops the operation, it's put back in the truck and told that the material cannot be accepted. This is an environmen- tal matter for our grandkids in the future. "This landfill problem needs to be taken care :of ii is urgent," he concluded. Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newszap.com Click anytime for the latest OCAL0 HE LOCAL ADVERTISI LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS! 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If you'ree already\ a subscriber and hae ques- . tions or requests about your home delivery, . call Reader Services at 1-877-353-2424 or .. . email readerser\lces@new\ szap.com Clewiston News S., DEMOCRAT The Sun Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 SPORTS 13 Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Sports Briefs 'Adopt' a friendly manatee for Easter 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 8. 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. Start- ing 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, Callthe Youth Center at 983-1492 to sign up. Big Bucks tournaments are coming, CLEWISTON There will 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 ,%vww.bassbustersllorida corn or by calling Chris Fickey at (941) 232- 9539. The Team enirv is $200 and includes the Big Bass Jackpot and all tournaments run from Safelight to 3 p.m. Sign-ups are also accept- ed up until tournament start time at the cityramp in Clewiston. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did \'ou know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes house calls' The\ 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. Now, here's a fresh new look at Easter gifts, which does not include rabbits or Easter plants, as you might otherwise think. Whiskers and Lily are two real, wild manatees up for adoption in Save the Manatee Club's Adopt-A- Manatee program at Blue Spring State Park, Florida. A manatee adoption is a delightful gift to receive, and it's also a socially responsible gift to give. It's helping an endangered species survive. For $25, the Club will send a Manatee Easter Buddy package to whomever you wish. This includes an adoption certificate, a photo of the.manatee you choose, a biogra- phy, and a membership handbook loaded with information and pic- tures. A one-year subscription to the Manatee Zone, the Club's quarterly newsletter, is also part of the package. Or for $35, each new member who adopts a manatee will also receive a cute plush man- atee, while supplies last. "Many people have told us they prefer to give gifts that carry real meaning," said Judith Vallee, Save the Manatee Club's Executive Director. "That's why manatee adoptions make such popular gifts at Easter and other special occa- sions throughout the year. There are concerned individuals across the nation and around the world who really care about what hap- pens to the gentle, curious mana- tees who live dangerous exis- tences in Florida's busy waterways." Save the Manatee Club features adoption programs at Blue Spring State Park, Homnosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Tampa Bay, with a total of 30 manatees to choose from. Easter Buddies, Whiskers and Lily, from the Blue Spring adoption program are both very popular manatees who enjoy spending time in the warmer waters of the spring during the cooler winter months. Whiskers, an adventurous and playful male, seems to have a real zest for life. As a youngster, he was a real handful for his mom. He loved to play with the other young manatees in the spring, and his mother, Dana, would often have quite the time trying to get him to leave when she was ready to head out into the St .Johns River. Whiskers fun ways have contin- ued into his adulthood, and you can still see him forging up the spring run with much enthusiasm. Lily is a sociable female mana- Ver Beach, O keech.o-bee 772778778 863-467-95,55I ']'iI (, THIS Is EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE! tee, who is often seen in the com- pany of her many calves and grand calves. She has, from time to time, acted as a surrogate mother for other manatee babies. Female manatees will often nurse the calves of other mothers in addition to their own. Lily is often spotted playing and relaxing with Save the Manatee Club adoptees such as Philip, Phyllis, Lucille, and Floyd. To adopt an Easter Buddy for someone dear to you, contact Save the Manatee Club at 500 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, Fla. 32751, call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646), or visit their web site -atwww.savethemanatee.org. Sign up for the Club's new free E- Newsletter, too, and also find out how you can have a manatee baby named after you at Blue Spring State Park. Yes, chocolate milk is a sports drink Researchers at Indiana Universi- ty found that athletes who drank chocolate milk after an intense bout of exercise were able to work out longer during a second work- out when compared to athletes who drank certain sports bever- ages. The new study, published in the February issue of International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exer- cise Metabolism, suggests that chocolate milk is an effective recoc- ery aid after strenuous exercise by helping refresh fatigued muscles, which may lead to enhanced pei- formance in future workouts. Researchers had nine cyclists bike until their muscles were depleted of energy, rest four hours, then bike again until exhaustion, three separate times. During the rest period, the cyclists sipped one of three beverages: Lo-\ fat choco-. late milk, a common fluid replace- ment drink or -a carbohydrate replacement drink. During the second round of Lake area varsity sports schedules: Editor's note: The spring sports season is upon us. T, have your school's schedule pub. lished, e-mail them to rmyoung@newszap.com. To help us provide lake-area coverage, request a sports information sheet or please send game stats to myoung@newszap.com. If you don't see your school's sports schedule or sports news listed, please contact the schools direct- ly and ask them to cooperate in submitting this information to us. SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES: GLADES DAY: BASEBALL: March 28: At American Heritage (Del- ray) 7 p.m. March 30: At Benjamin 4 p.m. April 4..iHosis Sumrniii Chlriian -4 p.m. April 6: At John Carroll 6 p.m. April 11: Hosts Clewiston 4 p.m. April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4 p.m. April:15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1 p.m. April 19: At Pahokee 4 p.m. April 20: Hosts Seminole Ridge 4 p.m. April 21: At Glades Central 7 p.m. SOFTBALL: March 28: Hosts Jupiter Christian 4 p.m. March 30: Hosts Benjamin 4 p.m. April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m. April 14-15: Bill Longshore tourna- ment April 18-21: District championship tournament TRACKAND FIELD: March 30: At Palm Beach Qualifier TBA . March 31: At Clewiston Invitational 3:30 p.m. Clewlston High School Varsity Baseball 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 7 p.m. April-7..-_Hosts American Heritage 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 28: At Riverdale 7 p.m. March 30: Hosts Avon Park 7 p.m. March 31: At LaBelle 7 p.m. April 4: Hosts LaBelle 7 p.m. April 6: At Glades Day 5 p.m. April 10: Hosts King's Academy 7 p.m. April 11: Host Immokalee 7 p.m. April 13: At Moore Haven 7 p.m. Tennis 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 Okee- chobee 4 p.m. 1Tadk March 31: Hosts ClewistonJnvitation- al 3:30 p.m. April 4: Hosts Charlotte/Moore Haven 5p.m. April 7: At LaBelle Invitational 4 p.m. April 11: Districts at Golden Gate 1 p.m. U oF tHE RIA -fE CLASUERID P~ ~~~~i 1O'|^| ^(T(^R((4p^Byr kl,.A -r .v 00.- - Make up to $2,500 by filling in the space above! Sell your personal valuables if they're $2,500 or less for absolutely free No fee, no catch, no problems! Clewiston N Toll Free E-Mail: item or ing per ad at $2,500 S ndent papers es the right to ilify any ad. kDRS CMINrEY IOCRAT Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology exercise, the researchers found that the cyclists who drank chocolate milk during the rest period were able to bike nearly twice as long before reaching exhaustion than those who consumed the carbohy- drate replacement drink and as long as those who consumed the fluid replacement drink. Researchers theorize that the combination of carbohydrates and protein found in chocolate milk is what helped enhance Ihe cyclists' performance and suggest that fla- vored milk may be an optimal bev- erage for refueling muscles after exercise. The researchers also note that chocolate milk is a great lasting and cost effective alternatlx e to cer- tain sports drinks. For more information contact: www.floridadairycouncil.org. Tim loannides, M.D. and Cynthia J. Rogers, M.D. are pleased to welcome Jonathan S. Sanders, M.D., J.D. to Treasure Coast Dermatology Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails "Ic WITH EVERYTHING SLASHED UP TO 50% OFF ON WAREHOUSE MERCHANDISE WE'RE MOVING BACK TO 110 W. HWY 80 LABELLE 1050 COMMERCE DR. SUITE B, STaKe Bridge SI to Co.-.b.'v, W~W ,' lurn leil at the 4-wa/ stop Driv.'e I I mile toR: Fl Knr:,: Storage lake a righl. We are in [he re.ir ,-oll ci trie Br,,ant Rootinrg Building) 863.675.1978 863.675.8575 IS HAVING AN EVERYTHING MUST GO WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE!! N514IR Instock Carpet & Vinyl at UNBELIEVABLE PRICES!!!! like Tile 60t a sq. ft. Nice Floor & Wall Tile Accessories & Supplies. Beautiful styles & colors to choose from! And we're still running BIG Savings on showroom samples PLUS installation available on all flooring! LaBelle has never had a flooring sale like this!! First come first SOLD!!! 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The Miss Florida Latina winner advances to represent the state in the Miss Latina U.S. Pageant this fall and the Miss Teen Latina U.S. Pageant this summer. The Miss Latina U.S. winner advances, rep- resenting the United States, advances to the worldwide Miss America Latina Pageant in June of 2007. The Miss and Teen Latina of the Glades Pageant are supported by local merchants. Milagros Navar- ro, in her fourth year as pageant director said, "The Pageant helps keep the Latin culture alive in our community. The girls learn from each other. It gives them an oppor- tunity to show that Latin women are not only beautiful, but also smart individuals wanting to suc- ceed in today's world. The oppor- tunity to showcase who they are and where they come from, helps them to grow as an individual, teaching self respect for them- selves and others." This year the Miss Latina Pageant will be held at the Hendry County Fair & Livestock Show 2006 on Saturday March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The performers featured on the stage of the Miss Latina Pageant will be JenCarlos, DDR, Seein Definate, Marc Anthony, & Sadie D.Gomez. Organizacion Miss America Latina, Inc., head- quartered in Miami, Florida, pro- duces the Miss Latina U.S.iand Miss Teen U.S. Latina6 national pageants annually, as well as the Miss Latina America international pageant. This years contestants in the Miss Latina of the Glades are: 1. Miss -- Dinorah Ramos, Moore Haven. Age 23, Nationality, Puerto Rican, Parents Maria & Juan Rodriguez "I wish to compete in the Miss Latina Pageant because I like new experiences, meeting new people and to just have fun," she said. Sponsored by Dr. Edwards. 2. Teen Miss Rachelle Spry, Clewiston. Age 14, Nationality Span- ish/Australian, Parents Frances & Jim Spry. "I am competing in the Miss Latina Pageant because I think this will be a good experi- ence for me and will also help me learn more Spanish," she said. Sponsor Sugarland Harvesting. 3. Teen Miss Faustina Rodriguez, Clewiston. Age 15, Nationality Puerto Rican, Parents Sara & Nat have fun, get to know other girls in the community, and to be a part of the Latin community," she said. Sponsor Big Lake National Bank. 4. Teen Miss Jessica Molina, Clewiston. Age 15, Nationality - Cuban/Ecuadorian, Parents - Maritza & Javier Motiwala. "I wish to compete in the Miss Latina Pageant because I think it will be a fun experience for me," she said. Sponsor- Motiwala Service. 5. Teen Miss Yamilet Orta, Clewiston. Age 16, Nationality - .Cuban/Puerto Rico, Parents - Annabelle & Jayquan Feliciano. "The reason I wish to compete in the Miss Latina Pageant is because I know I can represent the Latin community with pride and it will be a wonderful lifetime experi- ence," she said. Sponsor 6 Hilliard Brothers of Florida. 6. Teen Miss Arelis Hernan- dez, Clewiston. Age 17, Parents Candida & Victor Hernandez. "I wish to com- pete in the Miss Latina Pageant because I like meeting new people and to have the chance to be more involved with others I do not know well," she said. Sponsor Sugar Realty. 7. Teen Miss Amelia Gutier- rez, Clewiston. Age 15, Nationality Mexican,. Parents Amelia & Jose Gutier- rez. "I wish to compete in the Miss Latina Pageant because it is an opportunity for me to represent my Mexican Hispanic race and to enjoy the experience," she said. Sponsor Glades Ford. 8. Miss Adriana Moya, Clewiston. Age 17, Nationality Cuban, Parents -Ana & Roberto Moya. "I wish to be in the Miss Latina Pageant because I have had lots of fun being apart of the pageant for the past two years, I love making new friends and really enjoy just being in the Miss Latina Pageant," she said. Sponsor Hungry Howies. 9. Miss-Andrea Leon, Clewis- ton. Age 20 Nationality Mexi- can, Parents Teresa & Martin Leon. "The reason I wish to be in the Miss Latina Pageant is because I think it is a wonderful program giving us a chance as Latinas are not only beautiful but also smart individuals, and to also have a chance at an education," she said. Sponsor The Budds Group. 10. Miss Liliana Carrizalez, Clewiston. Age 17, Nationality Mexican, Parents Blancae Gonzalez &I Jose I. Carrizalez. "I wish to be in the Miss Latina Pageant to just have a lot of fun and to possible meet new people. My experience in Miss Latina has been very help- ful and great," she said. Sponsor - Badcock Home Furniture. 11. Teen Miss Iris Sanchez, Clewiston, Age 15, Nationality - Cuban/American, Parents Joy Hughes & Juan Sanchez. "I wish to compete in the Miss Latina Pageant for the personal experi- ence and to fulfill the idea," she said. Sponsor--D&D Hauling. 12. Teen Miss Raguel Came- jo, Clewiston. Age 15, Nationality - Cuban/Salvadorian, Parents - Bertila & Jose Camejo. "Miss Lati- na gives us the opportunity to con- tinue to grow in our culture and learn from each other. I feel that I can represent all Latinas with pride," she said. Sponsor Berti- la & Jose Camejo. 13. Miss Christina Morton, Clewiston. Age 18, Parents Ivette Mar- tinez Morton & Dr. Patrick Morton. "I am competing in the Miss Latina Pageant so I can be representative for my Hispanic Community and to make new friends from other Latin Cultures," she said. Sponsor - Dr. & Mrs. Morton. A BEDROOM DINING RoOM SUITES SUITES ........... SLIVINGROOM ODDS SUITES S ENDos 6 S S . ieen MISS - Jessica Molina Savannah sezess "You called who? I, Call my S, Daddy... SAsk for tBuuud!" ii ....... ' Teen Miss Teen Miss - Arelis Hernandez Amelia Gutierrez See more MISS LATINA CONTESTANTS, Page 15 LAKEPORT WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. 10055 RED BARN ROAD NW (A NON-PROFIT FLORIDA CORP.) FAX OR PHONE 863-946-1300 MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471-8736 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG 800-432-4770 E-MAIL:Iwasmw@yahoo.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER THE LAKEPORT WATER ASSOCIATION WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM HAS A LEVEL OF TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES WHICH EXCEEDS STANDARDS SITUATION The Department of Environmental Protection requires disinfection of drinking water to inac- tivate possible pathogens, because the health benefits of disinfection far outweigh its risks. However, when used in the treatment of drinking water, some disinfectants combine with organic and inorganic matter present in the water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBP's). A number of DBP's such as Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM's) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5's) may be a health concern at certain levels of exposure. The Department has reveiwed the laboratory analysis results for the seventh consecutive quarterly set of samples for TTHM's collected on January 24, 2006, as well as the fourth, fifth and sixth quarterly sets of TTHM sample results from the Lakeport Water Association public drinking water system. The laboratory analysis results for the TTHM sample collected on May 9, 2005; August 24, 2005; October 13, 2005; and January 24, 2006. now indicate a running annual average TTHM concentration of 99.68 micorgrams per liter (ug/L). Therefore, the Department has determined that this water system has generated a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) violation for TTHM's, since Table 3 of Rule 62-550, Florida Administrative Code (FA.C.), identifies the MCL for TTHM's as 80 ug/L. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) over many years may experience problems with their liver, kid- neys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk .of getting cancer. WHAT SHOULD CUSTOMERS DO? This is not an immediate risk, however, until the problem is corrected, any customers who are concerned about their exposure to TTHM's may wish to use alternative sources of water for ingestion, such as commercial bottled water, or water treated by an appropriate home water treatment device. Appropriate home water treatment devises are those certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for reducing TTHM's in drinking water. WHAT IS BEING DONE? The problem will be corrected when the Seminole Tribe builds their new water treatment plant on the Brighton Reservation. Construction is to begin no later than September, 2005, with construction schedule indicating completion in March of 2007. FOP M'E1' INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MIKE WHITE AT (863)946-1300 OR WRITE TO: LAKEPORT WATER ASSO- CIA'TIO. WNC. 10055 RED BARN ROAD, MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471, OR CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRON- MENTAL PROTECTION PORTABLE WATER COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT SECTION AT (239)332-6975. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO DRINK THIS WATER, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO IVIAX' NOT HAVE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE DIRECTLY (FOR EXAMPLE PEOPLE IN APARTMENTS, NURSING HOMES, SCHUULS, AND BUSINESSES). and H~atingof Call Us Today! 467-1545 St. Lic. CAC029420 I PAID ADVERTISEMENT | THE UNFORGETTABLE DEED Gerardo Rangel Jr. Brandon Lee Villalobos Sniffle and Snuffle Gerardo Rangel Jr., age 12 and Brandon Lee Villalobos, age 9, the sons of Gerardo Rangel Sr. and Teri Rangel would like to proudly share with the community their hogs Sniffle and Snuffle along with a good deed made. Gerardo and Brandon have been raising and caring for their hogs daily for exactly 116 days today. The boys had planned and intended to participate in this years Hendry County Fair and Live Stock Show. Due to the pre- mature death of their grandfather Dale Walden the boys were unable to carry out their obligations and commitment that they intended and looked so forward to. Gerardo and Brandon have decided that instead of selling their Grand Champion quality hogs that they would like to trade them for an unforgettable deed. The boys are in the process of planning a benefit dinner with the help of their family, in honor of their late grand- father, Dale Walden. The boys are equally committed to this project just as they were in raising these hogs. This is a decision that Gerardo and Brandon decided on their own. The intentions of the boys are to help their family with the cost of burial expenses. Please look for upcoming flyers for this benefit dinner and come out to support these boys in the good deed that they are so passionate about. Rachelle Spry ieen viss - Yamilet Orta Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Miss Latina contestants Continued from Page 13 Submitted to INI Miss - Adriana Moya Teen Miss Iris Sanche !z Miss - Andrea Leon ieen ivss - Raguel Camejo NO ONE WILL WORK HARDER FOR YOU THAN JAMIE NAVARRO GIVE HIM A CALL ON HIS CELL AT (239) 822-9272 i-REALT C. BAGANSFIRST SRLD' 30 Colorado Rd Lehigh Acres. FL 33936 Ranch style home on 9.5 acres. This home fea- r i i r. : I i, i i" i ,:iij l.,I-.I ,: ,. t, i i 1.. .: i .:.,Jr i! S .. ceilings, metal roof, plenty of cab-space, 10 ft walk way completely around the home tinder ..... .. .. .....? roof, sprinkler system, two wells. This Iome is f $.:.. .. .'F c&" completely fenced in with sep pasture. There S '- ,s too much to mention. Must see!! $699,900. That's less than $38,000 an acre!!" [ ,ir f s, i Is. Iii. hc J I Fl I,'ill, Ih I i m $ ( .il b ~ i.1 Miss - Christina Morton Submined to INI At the fair! JenCarlos has a contract in South Florida with Ford Motor Company, for their new campaign as the image of Ford Motor. In this campaign, he has created the lyrics and the music for the "Ride it like a Ford" commercial, which has won 2nd' place as the best commercial in South Florida. JenCarlos was born in Miami April 21, 1988. Since his early years, he liked singing and dancing. He is very rest- less and seems never to be tired. His enthusiasm for singing is reflected in his face and in his performances. JenCarlos is working at the present time on a musical record. The majority of the songs, lyrics and music are composed by JenCarlos. You can see JenCarlos at the fair performing live at the Miss & Miss Teen Latina of the Glades Pageant, Saturday, March 25 at ,7:30 p.m. at the Hendry County Fair & Livestock Show. I ! ULu! VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L. ALEXANDER III L LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER ? j 675-0500 AL1K NEW LOCATION! 233 N. BRIDGE ST -- On the comer of S ^ BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON llSl SE HABLO ESPANOL REfNTAIS COMING AVAIMlBLE 2BEDROOM/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold "As CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Is." Asking $125,000. 'I MOMSnFOR nAn NEW LISTING IN CAPE CORAL Duplex 3/2 on both NEW LISTING IN LEHIGH ACRES- This 4Bedroonm/2Bath sides, new roof, new plumbing and tile throughout units. I..:.., li. : ii ." fi .... i i s. .....: i' i i 1,..,i n i i. r.j Asking $325,000. | . i h..i.i, lu r. .ri ,:.i,. i. ll I..i ... i, ,i,,,,il,,i', 1.,,,1 1 ) ACRFAGE FOR SALE i a Asking $298,900. NEW LISTING IN PIONEER! 3Bedroom/2Bath, large dou- 3BEDROOM/2BATH, 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE in blewide mobile home on fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, LaBelle. Home hasl l Ifenced in backyard and walk-in closets, outside buildings. Asking $199,900. screened lanai. As 2.5 ACRES in Pioneer Plantation. $79,000. IN LEHIGH ACRES. Home has 1,900 sq ft with 2 master o LOTS FOR S bedrooms. Home is currently used as a 4/2. Has many 2 LOTS in Moore Haven. $50,000 each. upgrades and a fenced in backyard. This home is a must see. LOT IN Lake Placid. $29,000. REDUCED $210,000. BUILDABLE CANAL FRONT LOT in Lake Placid. Asking IN PORT LABELLE. Large 3Bedroom/2Bath, 1 car garage $55,000. plus den. Off Bishop Cirde. Asking $185,000. BUSINESS LOT on Fordson Avenue with old blk building 3BEDROOM/2BATH 1 CAR GARAGE in Port LaBelle. Tile sold'As Is" Asking $40,000. through out house, updated appliances and new kitchen LOTS IN o t I.ABELLE cabinets. REDUCED $179,900, 2 LOTS in Moore Haven. $45,000 each. OFF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, 3Bedroom/lBath LOT IN UNIT 1 on Herclues Rd. Asking $51,000. *. .,,, ,ii, ,,,.,-i .. i ',.., ,,i. i h,,..,i ."i] .'iiii LOT IN UNIT 7. Asking $47,000. IOClIED IN L[iH.Hl .1%(E10 *..i...,n ... LOT IN UNIT 7. Asking $45,000. is ,p. i.,,,i, ,,, ;ii ,1 -1i .... I,,, ,.,,, .i,,,,. H..,,,. LOT ON Sandelwood. Asking $42,000 each. looks canal and located in a great area close to Ft. Myers but KENT CT. near middle school, Asking $52,000. out enough for peace and quiet. Asking $230,000. N.E. TRADEWIND CIRCLE $51,900. , Bl Home Builders Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Homes Startinq in the Low 200's We have "move-in ready" homes available now 90Q22 ia~w od Cir, Madison II, 31212 9024 Maywood Cir, Cypress II, 31212 ,502, ,.u;n Cir, Maqnolia, 412/2 5005 Pike Lane, Madison II, 312/2 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison II, 312/2 5009 Pinetree Ln, Cypress II, 31212 6008 Acorn Cir, Macinolia, 4/2/2 5012 Pinetree Cir, Cypress II, 312/2 7035 Beaver Cir, Madison II, 312/2 '045 'ec5.i"n Cir, Madison, 312/2 3045 June Cir, Maqnolia. 4/212 All Homes Include % acre home site, wood cabinets, upgraded tile, landscaping, full kitchen appliance package and much more! Vacant lots Available! One New Home Rental Left! 3/2/2 $1200.00 Mo. Visit Our Model Center 2480 East State Road 80 Open M-F, 8-5:30 and Sat & Sun 8-5:30 Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 www.chlhomebuilders.com CGC061254 B 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 0 863 S67S5-1973 FTh Jason Hishe W, *"rrrJ Kill If you are i'l ,'i.' ,- /s i ',r,', 8. .1./.. ". give us a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol &~FndT.RI IE'A *Just like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home with- in ill 'Is distance from shopping. Features include new berber carpet, ceram- ic tile, all new cabinets and much more. Priced toi sell at only $119.900. 7 l1-IQAIV1E5S in.. ne Country Feel! It's relazing just I.'., i11 this beautiful 3BR/2B home on 5 ar wood walls and ceilings, stone ,.l'i ".., new roof, super large workshop with RV parking. Majestic Live Oaks make the acreage feel like a park. you owe it to yourself . .... $749,900. * I i;t listed this liveable, loveable 3BR/1B ,- home with 4th bedroom/office in i i'.lle limits. Features include walk-in I. .. r, newer air conditioner, fenced back- yiLl, irrigation and a front deck to die for. Only $259,900. * HOP, SKIP & A JUMP! Only minutes sepa- rate you fironm banking, shopping, schools and I. i i, n .' home has it all. S, i,,, ,.' spacious rooms, ..... i ,11.1.. 1.. i ... .. .v kitchen cabinets S .. if all after a hard days work i)Ie i sin (iut 1in your lanai and enjoy the sunset over the lake. Only $219,900. * $ 5 9 5 9 0 0 ... r I ,- ,: F .h ,. , ' Ci ,I : H ,-,.. : l',. ,.,.- J |' .. i .: ,I A .r i n- ..... .1 I 'I I '.,' i'i.: I~-. : I. .. i. ,- ,,, i, i ih, , * $55i1.10u0 PRICE REDLIU EDI ,i. '. '. ...,: ,.. H It'l- -, l h J u...l I ,,,lh..i ,, ihu i sound proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries that this beautiful home offers. * $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home ,,, -,I,,;,,,,,, 1 + ,,,: ;,- I iE :ll,:' f;, r ,i,:,l I, h i l., I, ..... l .'. ..l.... 1 1 "". !: u l' trees, garden and barbeque area. This is a must see home! * $155,000 2BD/lBA spacious home, features a com- IkMi' II I,,', e ) l 'I.,,I. .I :" ,,,,,,p...I * $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. This home has new tile, carpet, paint, cabinets, hot water heater, bathroom and new roof with a transfer- able warranty, Great investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: * REDUCED TO $850,000 Mini ranch in Alva. This 3BD/2BA mobile home sits on 10+/- acres and includes. barns, ponds & much more! * $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an addi- tion with it's own entrance and much more. The proper- ty has a pond with an island and bridge, an above ground Get ourad n te Hndr Glades Rea EstateMg[:in today! . Call Lauren jor eissai ,,~r~. at 863-83-9148 863-946-0511 an,,,,,,.~ u.i,.. i .' ,,'I , * ,3t.0010 ) ",['. i r.,r-.h.d: I,, ,Ir,.'-i .hu ,- i. ',.i'l. rests o n 5+ /- .-.. ,' I': ii .: u ,: I .ii ..... ' Property is also fenced with a shed and pond. * $197,900 4BD/2BA Gorgeous upgraded manufac- tured home in LaBelle. This home features a split floor plan and all crown holdings in the living and dining room. i * $139,400 to $151,900 There are (4) available 3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available 4BD/2BA manufactured home available in the El Rio Subdivision. All homes are on .50+/- acre. New and still under construction! Call fro completion date. * $120,500 3BD/2BA manufactured home located in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. This home is brand new and under construction! This is the time to invest! Call now for completion date. * $113,900 2BD/2BA New and still under con- structio heMowore Haven Yact Club. The per ect weeken getaway or winter home. Call now for completion date. * $112,500 2BD/2BA New Construction in the Moore Haven Yacht Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+/- "ownership" park. Call today for com- pletion date! * PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile home on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful country living year round or as a weekend getaway! * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is sur- rounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. * JUST REDUCED $64,900 3BD/2BA manufac- tured home on .20+/- acres. Horizons Real Estate Corp. * PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/1BA CBS home located in LaBelle on a quiet oak filled street. Features new flooring and a fenced back yard. Priced @ $175,900. * Just like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home within walking distance from shopping. Features include new berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at only $119,900. * Worlds Fastest Sale may happen here. 3BR/1B Ha nrr# O) A o tion in LeHf c fla T lea'fp rnfireya.. than one. Fast action wins! $114,900. I ,m -. --- SIViclai.iLE -MolVISm * 3BR/2B manufactured home in Immokalee. Features new carpet and vinyl and fenced corner lot. Listed at only $155,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/2B MH on cleared 2.5 +/- acres. WOW! Be sure to check out the huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room, large work- shop. Lower your blood pressure! $189,900. * STOP DREAMING AND START LIVING! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR!2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spacious kitchen. Onhl $179,900. acres,## v', d lff PLO, d tatet c huge master suite, ceramic tile, built in cabi- nets and much more. Only $175,000. * 3BR/2B manufactured home in Immokalee. Features new carpet and vinyl and fenced corner lot. Listed at only $155,900. * You can hear the birds chirp...the crickets crick, from this, the nicest, most well kept 2.5 acre "get-a-way' in all of Pioneer Plantation. Seller's motivated....don't let this opportunity pass you by. $134,900. * 2BR/2B manufactured home on .25+/- acresUMiUBE osOM il R'AIGU or a first time buyer or investor. Only $54,900. rA-- E= Iam A- amM * Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and electric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * The opportunities are endless! Bring your investment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Htiv 27frontage. Next to water plant. Propertywas cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. * 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site built home or manufactured. Only $179,900. * 2+/- acres on Ft. Center Ave. in LaBelle. Already DNigBkta llTIRIAGTlA er- 0t. Enjoy country living only minutes from town. Only $119,900. * 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are hack! Relive the best on this private & secludledi ,: ',,: i,1|.":, ,l,,:,.,. |.i .. .|. iii .i .; f e r .3 l.: .. * $850,000 40+/- acres beautifully secluded with |.[i.[u : | 3:'"l .'j .JL'" I-jh-.. ir.,, .:, l_. SR 80. * PRICE REDUCED $450,000 -.Build your dream country home on these 4.4+/- acres. Great location! S ,, 1 .,, I. t,b:l,: l '. f,', Ml, ,1 * $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in ,.Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit hI c ,..d r. i Pr t,...1 i r m, n. ,i 0 7 ." l, ,. ,r l j l . c.J .' I ,: p :...|,:,r, I. l ,. ...lJ . * $272,000 10+/- acres with pines a pond and shed. * $98,900 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There is a single wide mobile home included with the property The mobile home is to be sold "as is." HOMESITES: $25,500 $72,900 Call for more information about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely maintained and are close to'everything in LaBelle. $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots available in 55 and older Community located in Moore Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES S$950/Monthly 3BDRENTALS: $950/Monthly 3BD/2Ba home in Ortona. r~-ir"-.,._.****2+! acs. Fresh a*-*****i~i~ii~ir sed[$3,00 2+/- acs. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! * Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800. * Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no fur- ther. Located in the sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is truly a dream come true. Only $84,900. * .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @ only $72,900. Possible seller financing. * 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great investment property! Only $67,000 each * Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for your new home. $64,900. * Corner lot in Unit 102 w/large oak. Beautiful lot for your dream home. $54,900. * Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each * Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each. * Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. | C M rsA ISERI AL, SLoaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrail use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Investor's dream! By purchasing this com- mercid ,, icelivi B ni- olil.ne for relAt fl' o l toiilsl'yflffest- ment! Grab this site now! $165,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in down- town LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possi- bility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. S tiiiinkang out tWihere you'Caone 'Up 'Vitfi h ^lo !my For A New m .o'm'i? .. .. ^' ^ Worry No ore 1 \If .Sofution for youl Stop-r. ea,,. om Stop Renting, Build Your D6eanHome Cas A t & Pay off Crddit Cards! We Hve Placed Loans That Others Coyldn't Alan Kelly Mortgage Call Bob Hahn Now! 823-674-0091 W.S Florida grouper is in season TALLAHASSEE Now is a good time for Florida grouper fans to experience the many culinary possibilities with this versatile fish while it is in season. Grouper is a flaky and moist lean fish that can be prepared sim- ply or, for the more adventurous cook, gourmet style. Although this may not be the main goal of grouper lovers, the nutritional and dietetic attributes are many. A four- ounce serving of grouper contains 110 calories, 2g fat, 23g protein, 65mg sodium and .29g Omega 3. Here are, some buying and preparation tips: Buying, storage and handling Remember to purchase seafood last and keep it cold during the trip home. Fresh whole fish should have a shiny surface with tightly adhering scales. Gills should be deep red or pink, free of mucus and off-odor. The belly cavity should have no cuts or protruding bones. Fresh steaks, fillets and loins should have a translucent look with flesh that is firm and not separating and no discoloration. The packag- ing should not require the files to bend into an-unnatural position. The aroma of the fish should be mild, similar to the ocean. imiju H , mrR., r Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Croup. 1-1c. Hudson 17, Delia minels -1 joradlef Oswald 10 Hugo Valgas Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Citrus health plan drafted Program helps protect children from snakes On March 8, the first draft of the Citrus Health Response Plan (CHRP) was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Florida Department of Agri- culture & Consumer Services (FDACS). This draft plan is a start- ing point to determine how Florida citrus growers will produce fruit with canker present. "Citrus canker and other dis- ease threats have jeopardized a vital portion of Florida's economy, and the Citrus Health Response Plan provides an encouraging first step to ensure the future viability of the citrus industry," stated Repre- sentative Adam H. Putnam. "We appreciate the effort,-that the USDA and FDACS have made to generate a first draft of the Citrus Health Response Plan, which pro- vides a framework for the neces- sary state legislative process," said Florida Citrus Mutual's Interim Executive Vice President/CEO Jay Clark. "The draft CHRP is now' open for public comment, and I encourage participation in this process." Florida Citrus Mutual will be hosting grower meetings in order to further discuss the CHRP draft and receive industry comments. Florida Citrus Mutual, founded in 1948, is the state's largest citrus grower organization with more than 10,000 members. The Florida citrus industry provides a $9.1 bil- lion annual economic impact to the state, employs nearly 90,000 people and provides 650,000 acres of green space. For more informa- tion, please visit, www.flcitrusmu- tual.com. Citrus conference is in June Florida Citrus Mutual is host- ing the second Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 7-10, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs (www.coconutpoint.hyatt.com). Once again, this event will bring the entire industry together to address industry-wide concerns. The conference, spearheaded by Florida Citrus Mutual s Allied Committee, begins on June 7 with the 2006 Florida Cit- rus Mutual Annual Board of Directors Business Meeting, Past Presidents Reception and Leg- islative Forum. On June 8, educational opportunities for growers regard- ing invasive pests and diseases, insurance and water issues will be held. That evening, an Indus- try Banquet will feature the industry political allies, a Silent and Live Auction and recognition of active leaders in the citrus community. Fishing and golf tournaments and a family Luau Dinner will conclude the conference on June 9. Additional conference activi- ties include other citrus associa- tion meetings, spouse and family activities and opportunities to interact with fellow .industry members and elected officials. "Last year's conference was a huge success and we are already looking forward to this industry- wide event," said Jay Clark, Flori- da Citrus Mutual's interim execu- tive vice president/CEO. "Space is limited, so we encourage growers and industry representa- tives to register soon." For more information regard- ing registration or sponsorship opportunities, please visit Mutu- al's Web site at \\\w,\.ficitrijsmnu- tual.com or contact Heather Russo, Florida Citrus Mutual's membership coordinator, at (863) 682-1111 ext. 212 or heatherri'icitrusmulual.com. By Tom Nordlie University of Florida PLANT CITY, Fla. Spring is in the air and snakes may be underfoot, so two University of Florida experts have developed a free program to protect chil- dren from potentially dangerous encounters with the reptiles. "Snakes become more active this time of year, and children need to know what to do if they see one," said Steve Johnson, an assistant professor with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. "With Florida's rapid growth there are many areas where homes and schools are close to snake habitat." The program, "Dealing with Venomous Snakes in Florida School Yards," helps teachers, parents and other concerned adults teach children to avoid snakes. Consisting of four docu- ments and a CD-ROM, it also explains how to identify ven- omous species, handle snakebite emergencies and dis- courage snakes from approach- ing homes and schools. Mr. Johnson, who is sta- tioned at UF's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center campus in Plant City, developed the program with Martin Main, a UF associate professor at UF's Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. Released in February, the program was created in response to concerns voiced by several Florida schools about snakes entering school yards, particularly during spring, John- son said. Florida has 45 native snake species, but only six are consid- ered dangerous the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, tim- ber rattlesnake, pygmy rat- tlesnake, cottonmouth, copper- head and coral snake. "Fortunately, people seldom encounter three of those species in Florida," Mr. Johnson said. "Coral snakes live primarily underground; timber rat- tlesnakes and copperheads are foundonly in limited parts of North Florida, though they're common in surrounding states." Adults don't need to be snake experts to help children stay safe, he said. All youngsters real- ly need to be taught is to respect snakes and be aware that some species are dangerous. The pro- gram emphasizes that children should leave snakes alone and if. they see a snake they should tell an adult immediately. "There's no need to make children fear snakes, but you want to instill caution," Mr. Johnson said. "Most bite inci- dents happen when people approach snakes deliberately." About 6,000 snakebite cases are reported to U.S. poison-con- trol centers each year, one-third of them involving venomous species, according to a 2002 arti- cle in the New England Journal of Medicine. Less than 10 snakebite fatalities occur in the United States each year. Adults can reduce the chance of snake encounters around homes and schools by mowing frequently and removing brush piles and other debris that can shelter snakes. They should also supervise children at play out- doors. "This is a great time of year to enjoy Florida's natural beauty," Mr. Johnson said. "We're hot discouraging anyone from being active, we're just saying a few precautions can ensure that everybody goes home happy." The four documents used in the program may be useful to anyone interested in outdoor .activities, child care or emer- gency medical treatment. They are available through UF's Elec- tronic Data Information Source (EDIS) system: "Dealing with Venomous Snakes in Florida School Yards" - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW225; "Emergency Snakebite Action Plan" - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW226, "Preventing Encounters Between Children and Snakes" - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW227; "Recognizing Florida's Ven- omous Snakes" http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW229. The CD-ROM, "Venomous Snakes of Florida" is available from Johnson at johnsons@wec.ufl.edu. Please include the words "snake pres- entation" in the subject line, Alico hires president and chief operating officer LABELLE Alico Inc., a leading landholder and one of the South's best known agribusiness compa- nies, is pleased to announce it has hired Dr. Dan L. Gunter as its pres- ident and chief operating officer. Dr. Gunter has extensive sen- ior leadership experience in the citrus industry, including his most recent position as executive direc- tor of the Florida Department of Citrus. From 1992 through 2000, Dr. Gunter served as an officer in various executive positions for Vitality Beverages, Inc., with a focus on sales and marketing management, as well as specific operating P&L responsibilities. He has also held the positions of assistant and associate professor in the Food and Resource Eco- nomics department at the Univer- sity of Florida. He holds a Masters degree in Business Management from the University of Arkansas, as well as a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of .Tennessee. Dr. Gunter will join the compa- ny effective April 17, 2006 and will report to John R. Alexander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. According to Mr. Alexan- der, "We are pleased with the knowledge, leadership and man- agement experience of Dr. Gunter, who we believe will help Alico strategically fulfill its evolv- ing mission and vision. Perhaps more importantly, his manage- ment and oversight of our agribusiness operations will enable me to better focus on managing Alico's real estate assets and building our internal real estate expertise." About Alico, Inc. Alico, Inc., an agribusiness company operating in Central and Southwest Florida, owns' approximately 136,000 acres of land located in Collier, Hendry,, Lee and Polk Counties. 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John McCain (R-AZ), Gor- don Smith (R-OR) and Daniel Inouye (D-HI), was a top priority for government regulators charged with nabbing illegal spammers. It would let them share investigation information with foreign counterparts to spur law enforcement action against people who send illegal e-mail from abroad. The so-called SAFEWEB Act was filed to fix a flaw in the anti- spam legislation Congress enact- ed in 2003. Under the earlier law, U.S. regulators chasing even the worst spammers were limited in their ability to nab them because they couldn't disclose information to outside enforcement agencies in other countries. Officials at the Federal Trade Commission said information sharing is necessary to combat the increasing flow of spam and fraud originating from off-shore sites. "The bottom line is -we're all seriously fed up with invasive and offensive junk e-mail," Nelson said last Friday. Prior to last night's Senate approval, the bill received unani- mous support by the Senate Com- merce Committee. Nelson, a member of the Senate's Com- merce Committee and a longtime consumer-privacy advocate, says he's hopeful his anti-spam meas- ure will receive sponsorship in the House and quicklywin passage. Nelson says the next step is to push for passage of an anti-spy- ware bill, aimed at curbing the unwanted downloading of harm- ful programs onto unsuspecting Internet users' computers. Nelson was outspoken three years ago when Congress passed the nation's first anti-spam law. He won inclusion in that bill of a pro- vision to set tough criminal penal- ties for those who send large vol- umes of unsolicited e-mail in schemes that involve crimes such as identity theft, obscenity, child pornography and the sexual' exploitation of children. Overall, however, the bill has failed to stop the flow of unwant- ed junk e-mail, especially from spammers who regulators say more frequently are setting up operations outside the U.S. Grant funds available for auto service tech certification TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri- culture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced today that Work- force Florida, Inc., will work with his department to connect employ- ers to worker training funds for auto repair shops, one of the many businesses that the department regulates. "I would encourage any busi- ness that is seeking financial assis- tance in the training of its workers to contact Workforce Florida," Bronson said. "From our point of view, increased training of workers provides better service to con- sumers of this state, fewer cus- tomer service disputes and fewer consumer complaints to our department." 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Glades County U.S. 27: From CSX railroad crossing to north of SR 29 (5.7 miles): Construction project- The roadway improvements con- sist of resurfacing the existing pavement and modifying the U.S. 27/SR 29 intersection median. Motorists should expect one lane to be closed for paving operations. The speed limit has been'reduced in the work zone. The contractor is Better Roads, Inc. U.S. 27: At Moore Haven Bridge: Maintenance project - No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traf- fic while crews repair and replace street lighting on the bridge. Hiendry County SR 80: From Ford Street to Cowboy Way: Maintenance proj- ect Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes with possible slow moving traffic while crews work on cleaning the pipes in the roadway. Flagmen will be on site to assist with traffic. SR 29: From Collier County line to F Road: Maintenance project - No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect slow moving traffic while crews clean the roadside ditches. U.S. 27: North of Clewiston to SR 80: Maintenance project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traf- fic while crews work on guardrail replacement. U.S. 27: At Lewis Boulevard and the intersection of U.S. 27 and SR 80: Maintenance project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traf- fic while crews repair and replace street lighting. Okeechobee SR 70: From W. of U.S. 98 to W. of 7th Ave. NW (0.9 Miles): Con- struction project Work contin- ues to widen and reconstruct the existing two-lane roadway to four lanes with a center dual left turn lane. The work includes drainage improvements, signals, and street lighting. 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A worldwide leader in privatized corrections SIGN ON BONUS $1,000.00 (call for details) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Case Manager Bi-Lingual for family-centered approach home visitation. Belle Glade. Working with pregnant & parenting families. Degree in Social Work or related field required. Resume by Fax to: 561-996-3653 or e-mail to: HumanResources(c familiesfirstpbc.org Visit us at familiesfirstpbc.org for more information. Drivers: Great Pay! Safety Bonuses! Life / Health / 401 K! Great Home Time! CDL-A 2yrs. Exp. Domino's Pizza Distribution 800-540-3474 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer I Leaf Harvest Supervisor Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., a major agricultural firm has an entry-level, year-round, salaried position opening in western Palm Beach County. This is an outdoor position supervising crews harvesting bulk process leaf, and leaf hand cut/pack to orders. 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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 HELP WANTED Sidewalk & Bridge Foreman for Hendry County Road & Bridge. Clean driving record. Must have Class D or higher drivers license, High School Diploma/GED or 2 years experi- ence in concrete construction to include knowledge or con- struction plans, measurements, forming, pouring finishing, supervision and other related experience. Pay range $30,160 and $36,400 annually depending upon experience. 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 drivers license. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in Clewis- ton. GIS 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 8 yrs equivalent experience. The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation leave. These positions will be open until filled. Job description & ap- plications 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 Hendry County Commis- sioner HR Department FAMILY HOME CARE A Medicare Certified Home Health Agency has immediate openings for experienced professionals. * DIRECTOR OF NURSING FL RN License Clinical & Management experience. * REGISTERED NURSE: Full Time/ Part Time (Per Diem positions also available). * MARKETER/ INTAKE COORDINATOR * PHYSICAL THERAPY Full Time/ Part Time (Per Diem also available). * OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Per Diem * SPEECH THERAPY: Per Diem * CNA /HOME HEALTH AIDE: Full Time/ Part Time. Offers excellent benefits. (Per Diem positions also available). For consideration, please fax your resume to (863)983-9883 ATTN: Human Resources Tel.# (863) 983-3700 License #299991018 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Employment Full Time 'I'll Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 Empoyen Full Tim LuN I orn u p-,.ri, rieri FL IPN L.k & ,V Cern Willi. h, .:.lrki fle bibe l hedule Support & Edu Tle- REGISTERED NURSE Ft li : Mt h I Y ap till tLia rew grad. ART reg ti a aFL Lnc.- Fa,,ilai w hi MQSA slandai. & MamrrnoraphMcfQA pfedtures Ful tie-CTlaitg 'redc (8'.30 am. 5 p.m.er 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.) AkiT reg wih 3vild FL Lc 2 .eors p. pqef. Must pos es ellent cist svc slllk. work Independerii, poicient ,r CT ard Genje,3l Pa ean- Hosekeeper Muil haic 2 .vears hospital of botrl esp. stand rnd wik i,.fl hi', & mnaiLin 3 S O iat r e iO',1 enfi RiD tBnwper d0om odSrvice Aide Pie% ep in patent tray set up pref. 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Resumes to Seminole Tribe of Florida, HR, 6300 Stirling Road, Hollywood, I FL 33024. Fax 954-967-3477 Email galtman()semtribe.com Details at www.seminoletribe.com h------------------- Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Moore Haven ~ System Operator Glades Electric Cooperativels seeking applicants for the position Of System Operator. This is a position requiring the constant exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to load management, outage management, switching orders, clearances, and power quality including the assignment and direction of employees in safe and efficient operating procedures in their responsibility. The applicant must be able to work shifts and extended outages. We offer an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package. Employee Applications may be obtained at any GEC Office. Resumes may be e-mailed to ybradley@gladesec.com or faxed to (863)946-3028. GEC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (Brighton Reservation) BA in Early Childhood Education. FL Teachers Cert. for Kindergarten. Min. 5 years Kindergarten teaching experience in public school setting. Knowledge of Kindergarten curriculum. Valid FL Driver's License. Fax resume & salary to: (954)967-3477 Empoyen Emlymn Ful Tie 101 Palm Terrace of Clewiston New Building. New Team. New Ideas! C ,rC.e, laon u, [."c the re-ooeri n oa our ic.,rg-ier, -. care ic'acittit Thea olkwng posf orisar e .3lor.3bii Maintenance Helper . 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(863)763-7613 RIDING MOWER- Craftsman, 25 hp, 45" cut. Like new $1850 or best offer. (863)634-2342 RIDING MOWER for parts, 42", for parts only! motor, tires, battery good, deck shot $20 (931)337-1053 or (863)3571236 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 ORTONA- Near river, Unfurn, 3br, 2ba, garage, AC, heat canal, oaks, orange trees, Quiet! 15 mins to La Belle $950/mo, Lst/sec (248)939-1447 inagel932(aol.com . -Build To Suit- Up To 10,000 SQ. FT. Belle Glade Area Real Estate gig Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection 1060 Real Estate Wanted1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 Belle Glade, MulJ-Urni CBS Aparimerni. I & 2 Bfrmn Call TIormpu4sn-Bro-'er (561)996-5264 MONTURA, 3br, 2ba, New Home. 1+ ac. Owner financ- ing. (863)675-6129 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. |YIVJIll!:llilllklii MOORE HAVEN 33471 -TOP LOCATION~- Will Divide City block next to court- house, government center, high school, 500 feet on US #27, Ideal for Bank, Fast Food, Law, Medical, Retail, Realtor, Insurance, etc. Call owner- Pat LOOKING TO OWN LAND? In- vest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront proper- ties. 20 to 200 acres. FREE, monthly Special Land Re- ports: www.land-want- ed.com/sw. Large Corner Lot, improved. Trees: orange, grape fruit, palm, rosewood, bottle brush, 500ft. to Caloosa- hatchee River. Just west of Lake Okeechobee. Boat & river view, trailer and shed will be moved by owner. $49,000 (262)994-1677 MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, 1.25 ac. Near Clewiston in growing Hendry County, FL. Good location on Datil St. Community with Recreation Center & swimming pool. Asking $45,000.00 E-mail: Neidajim@comast.net 732-656-0214 GOLF LOT SALE! Blue Ridge Mountains! Near Asheville, NC. 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Beauti- fully wooded, great views, pristine shoreline, deep oatable water! Enjoy access to ICW, Sound Atlantic. Paved road, underground utilities. Excellent financing. Call now (800)732-6601 x 1510. FINAL CLOSEOUT- Lake Bar- gains, Apil 8.' 9 Water ac- cess Irom $34,900 with FREE Boat Slips. PAY NO CLOSING COSTS! Huge $5,000 savings on beautiful- ly wooded parcels at 34,000 acre lake Tennessee. Enjoy unlimited water recreation. Surrounded by state forest. Excellent financing! Call (800)704-3154, x 722 TN Land Partners, LLC. Lakefront and Lakeview Prop- erties Nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call lakeside Realty at (423)626-5820 Or visit www. akesiderealty-tn.com. ILarge Min. L3nd Bargairis -ligr Elevation AdOins Pris- -,rne blale Foreit, 20+ AC to 350 AC. Sweeping Mtn. Views, Streams. www.live- inwv.com. MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD WINTERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins Land CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- TYMOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T I E S www.exitmurphy.com. NC MOUNTAINS 10.51 acres on mountain top in gated community, view, trees, wa- terfall & large public lake nearby, paved private ac- cess, $119,500 owner (866) 789-8535 www.NC77.com. ' Near Baxley, GA. 6,200 sqft cypress house/lodge on 95 acres with 3 acre pond. Ex- cellent location, beautiful home. Hunting & Fishing Paradise. $650,000. (912)632-8916. North Carolina Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. FREE BROCHURE (800)642-5333. Realty Of murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. North Carolina Gated Lake- front Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. Never before offered with 20% pre-development dis- counts, 90% financing. Call (800)709-5253. NORTH CAROLINA MOUN- TAIN/LAKE LOTS. Deep wa- ter dockable lots from $134,900. New Properties Now Available! NCIake- front.com Realty (800)659-6017 or (8 2 8) 22 8 6 1 9 9 www.nclakefront.com. TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE Gated mountain community bordering a large lake. Spectacular views. Community boat ramp, pri- vate boat slips. Between Chattanooga & Knoxville. Call today (866)292-5769. Gates of the River. TN WATERFRONT MOUNTAIN PROPERTY Scenic home- sites surrounding Lake Bark- lay. 1 to 6 acre view sites & 5 to 40 acre privacy sites from the 40's. 90 min to Nashville. Grand opening of Phase II on now! Call (866)339-4966. WATERFRONT BARGAINS! Lake Access from $202/month!* Direct Lake- front starting at $99,900! ONE DAY ONLY LAND SALE! SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 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 $39,900 w/10% down, fixed rate of 6.75% for 5 yrs, 15-year term w/balloon pay- ment due at the end of 5 yrs. Terms and rates subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited by law. Western New Mexico Private 62 Acre Ranch $110,990 Mt. views, trees, rolling hills, pasturelarnd, borders BLM. 1930's stone homestead with 2 barns. Horseback rid- ing, hiking, hunting. Perfect family ranch, electricity. 100% financing. NALC. (866)365-2825. TODAY TURN YOUR VACANT LAND INTO BIG $$$S I will buy your vJ3can lot or larid for cash. Close in week. Hendry? Glades? Anywhere? Call Randy 863-673-5071 or 561-441-2800 Motivated Investor wants to Liquidate 2 Units in Jade Beach, Sunny Isle, FL. 38th Floor Unit "E" and 28th Floor Unit "C". email: R M W, a. R IC VL A I jOF IrjAfA l- CIAL COM Ljll RFlbert (818)224-4555. DESTIN, FLORIDA. Directly on the Water, NEW Boutique Hotel. Harbor Beach, Pool. Steps to Finest Restaurants. Minutes to Gulf, Golf, Shop- ping. Introductory Rate. www.innondestinharbor.com (800)874-0470. Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes- Ren.t 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 MOBILE HOME LOTS For Sale Shiv Island & Pahokee (561)996-4524 PIONEER PLANTATIONS- 3/2 dbl wide, Ig porch, 40 acres, $800/mo, 1st. Lst & sec,(954)649-6641 HENRY COUNTY- 1995 Palm Harbor Masterpiece, 28x52, 3/2, open floor plan, Zone 3 wind storm,16x16' deck, appliance, exc cond, orig owner, buyer pays mov- ing. $32,900 (863)675-1490 or (239)728-2484 MOBILE HOME 50x12, fur- nished, 36x10 FI Room, patio, deck, 157 Meadow Lot camp- ground Ortona, $14,000 neg. Recreation Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 14' BOAT- unsinkable, fiber- glass, fish finder, trir, used twice, Call for information (863)675-2941 BAYLINER- '77, Outboard, 16', Runs good. $2500. or best offer.(863)634-7108 BOAT, 20 Ft., Center Console w/T-Top, V4 115 Evinrude mo- tor. Dbl. axle Brake Away trail- er. $2500 (863)467-8580 PONTOON BOAT, 20' LOWES, 40 hp Honda, 4 stroke, like new w/trailer, awnings & ex- tra's. $5800.(863)467-6696 PONTOON BOAT- 26', 50HP Evinrude, needs work, good project, $1400 neg (863)467-5725 for more info RANGER BASS BOAT- 16'6", 115hp Mariner engine. Low hrs, very clean. $8200. (561)662-4504 RENKIN, 19', w/85hp John- son, troll, mtr., nice trir, wa- ter test, runs strong, $1800. (937)336-2855 TIDECRAFT PRO BASS BOAT, on trailer, runs great, $2500 or best offer (561)281-5429 CHEVY HERIT MOTORHOME- '84, Runs great. Needs some work on the inside. $2500. Or best offer (863)634-7108 I Eagle's Nest Estates 4 A secluded, private " ranch subdivision offering beautiful .- vistas of pristine ' natural habitat Offered in combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts. Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available. MCMumam772-468-8306 _... m/ It ...... HRC, '86 Class C, 24', Ford 350, 68k mi., generator, 7 new tires, awning, sleeps 6, Will Deliver. $6500. (239)262-3024 JAYCO 1991 21Y/2 Ft., Eagle 5th wheel. Everything works. 5th wheel or Goose neck hitch incl. $5500 (863)467-6696 RV- '1991, 35', with 30'x10' screen porch. $5500 Call S863)763-9135 for more in- ormation. RV SHELTER: 12 Ft. x 24Ft. x 13Ft. H. Like new. Commercial 15 yr. top. Easy to move. No permit. $1000 863-467-6696 SLIDE IN CAMPER- 8ft, self contained, air, for 1/2 ton truck $700 (863)357-1052 FISHING TROLLING MOTORS (2) w/all controls, 12 & 24 volt, new never used, $450 (561)622-0736 KAYAKS- 2, 14', Like new, $750. (863)763-4982 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXRT '84- collectors item, $8000 (863)763-6016 MUST SEE! YAMAHA 400 DIRT BIKE, '85, good cond., shows 793 mi., runs good, $850. (561)718-8580. . GO CART & SUZUKI 185cc 4-wheeler, both run! $600 or best offer, will separate 863-697-9598 FRANKLIN, '06, 33', 2 slide- outs, fully loaded, sleeps 6, w/d, $19,000. (302)983-8125 cell 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 CHEVY CAMARO Z-28 1982, runs great! Must sell $1200 or best offer 863-697-9598 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 LX 1990 Convertible. 39K Fully auto- matic. Updated A/C System. 1 Owner. $6500 (863)467-8522 FORD TEMPO GL, '93, for parts, car does run, $250. (863)675-7878 HONDA ACCORD DX 1987, auto, 57k actual miles, $1200 (863)824-6799 or (863)697-3944 Mercury Marquis LS, '90, 5.0, V8, low mi., good body & int., cold a/c, great trans., $2500. (863)467-6805 Don't Miss This One MUSTANG '02- V6 daul,, PW, PL, white w/tan inter. 39K mi, exc cond., $9200 (302)245-0401 Dover OLDS CUTLASS CIERA '94- 4dr, auto, PW/PL/PS, cold AC, AM/FM stereo/cass $1400 (863)673-4151 OLDS DELTA 88- '84, 68k orig. mi. New tires, 2 owner car. Good cond. $2800. (863)763-4576 AUTO WANTED: Looking to buy Antique Car/ Convertible/Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 CHEVY TRUCK FRAME- With axles. Good for a buggy. $200. (863)228-2351 JEEP RENEGADE 1991, 4x4, Auto., Mint condition. New en- gine & brakes. 400 mis. on en- gine. $7800 (863)467-6696 GOLF CART, '89 Club Car, 36v, with charger, new seat & tires, $900 or best offer. (863)467-5616 GOLF CART- Club Car, 48V elect, w/batt charger, also roof, $1300 (863)763-8714 GOLF CART- Easy Go, 36 volts, w/charger, looks & runs good, well worth price $600 (423)502-2214 Lorida CARBURETED HEAD- 350, with 202 valve $200. (863)763-5067 DRIVE ON RAMP- you must remove and haul $175 (863)467-4328. MUSTANG WHEELS, for '93, w/center caps, fair cond., 4 P205/65R15 Regent Sigma tires, $200. (561)718-8580 TIRES on rims, from Jeep Wrangler, brand new 30/9.50/R15 Lt, Goodyear $450 (863)634-3261 TONNEAU COVER- off 8ft bed, Ford,'$45.0 or best offer (863)467-7428 TOYOTA STOCK RIMS- 15", For a pickup, asking $20 for all 4 (863)467-1308 Truck Bed, Lights, Bumper Tail Gate for '99-'01 Ford F150, white in color, $350 or best offer. (863)946-1138 Chevy S10 1990, runs great good work truck $900 firm (863)228-0031 DODGE DAKOTA '94- no title, $500 (863)763-3451 ISUZU PU '91- AC, runs good, 4 cyl, $1000 (772)618-0.607 LEER FIBERGLASS TOPPER- Off Ranger step side. Snug up to the cab type. $300. '863)763-2379 PICKUP 1973 GMC for parts, reruil d Di? 350 engine, gOOd tirec, mirrors etc. $200 (239 357-5984 CHEVY BLAZER, 4 Door, V6 motor, Runs & Drives good. $2500 (863)673-4470 TRAILER- 5'x8', With ramp. Excellent condition. $550. (863)357-5754 CHEVY- 3/4 Ton -'an.-!P, .f passenger. good ares ridw.. go00 orn -nw.y. .9'9,- (t63)673.0782 DODGE-'84, 15 Passenger, 1 ton, Nice seats, $1490 (863)673-0782 or 863)674-0837 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 Vlobile Home I iale 2020 Do-It-Yourself Ideas Ribbon Embroidery Motifs First created in the mid-nineteenth century, Baltimore album quilts are distinctive for their use of applique to form flowers, leaves, baskets, cornu- copias and other symbols of goodwill and abun- dance. A 32-page guidebook features 23 small-scale ribbon embroidery applique designs inspired by these classic quilt motifs. Since the designs are each only about two inches square, they're perfect for everything from embellishing clothing to framed pieces or even a small Baltimore Album quilt. 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DIXON, Defendants Notice is given that pursuant to Summary Final Judgment dated the 14th day of March, 2006 in Case No. 05-CA-224 of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for Glades County, Florida, in which PRIDE PROPERTIES, INC., is the Plaintiff and PRINCE G. DIXON and BEVERLY A.M. DIXON are the Defen- dants, and I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Glades County Courthouse in Moorehaven, Glades County, Florida at -11:00 A.M. on April 6, 2006 the following de- scribed property set forth in Exhibit "A" and set forth in the Order of Sum- mary Final Judgment. The South one-half (1/2) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northeast quar- ter (NE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 42 South, Range 28 East, Glades'County, Florida. Together with and including easement described as and being: The South 30.00 feet of the West 691.84 feet of the South one-half (S 1/2) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 42 South, Range 28 East, Glades County, Forida. DATED: 3/15/06 JOE FLINT GLADES COUNTY CLERK OF COURT- BY: JENNIFER BEVIS SDeputy Clerk 122314 CGS 3/23,30/06 IN THE CIRCUIT OFTHE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA VICTORIANO VAZQUEZ and AMARILISVAZQUEZ Plaintiff vs. JUAN F. MOLINA and NUBIA MOLINA, his wife and MARIA M. QUINONES and FERNANDO E. ZAMORANO, Defendants ' NOTICE OF ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title on the following property in Hendry County, Florida: Lots 11 and 12, Block 26 of Montura Ranch Estates First Subdivision ac- cording to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38, and 39 of the Public Records Hendry County, Florida. Has filed against you, and you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Elizabeth A. Mercer!i Et P, s-vii whose im ii11: i: l w1)ii Wr [ j ' Street, 'E,,lk Hmiji i )h iiij 33012 on or before 30 days from the ll'n. Ill r n,- ,In'l .' lh I I,- I- . I: ,.. t either before service on rl lh .llnl ,ll-l l.. l.-lIIJI w ll [i.r DATED on the 9th day of March, 2006. As Clerk of the Court By/S/R. DeLaCruz As Deputy Clerk 120989 CGS 3/16,23,30; 4/6/06 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CONRAD SPURLOCK and BARBARA SPURLOCK, husband and wife, Plaintiff v Case No.: 06-196-CA The Unknown heirs, spouses, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or other claimants claiming by, through, under, or against JAMES CROOKE, DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE, DECEASED; and any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the herein named in- dividual Defendant who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said un- known parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants, Defendants NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE To Defendants, The Unknown heirs, spouses, devisees, grantees, assign- ees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or oth- er claimants claiming by, through, under, or against JAMES CROOKE , DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE, DE- CEASED; and any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the herein named individu- al Defendant who are not known to be dead or.alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants; AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following real property in Hendry County, Florida: LOT 13, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida LOT 14, BLOCK J: The Southeastl/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 oft he Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida LOT 15, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4,. in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida LOT 16, BLOCK J: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Alison C. Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys Sfor Plaintiff, whose address is Post Of- fice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975, on or before April 23, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; oth- erwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded In the Complaint' Dated on this the 8th day of March, 2006. BARBARA BUTLER Clerk of Circuit Court /S/R. DeLaCruz Deputy Clerk 122029 CGS 3/23,30;4/6,13/06putylerk NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 03/25/2006 at 11:00 AM at FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub- lic Sale by competitive bidding, the personal propertyerretofore stored with the undersigned: 863-6751025 Cute v. Stokes J-42 Furniture, mattresses and misc. items Farah, Semexant 6 Bikes, baby swing and misc. items Tammy Pierce X-2 Bikes, refg., dressers Pastor Darryl Joyner 804 Computers, misc. items 120676 CGS 3/16,23/06 NOTICE OF SALE TO: Rabbie Roland 1271 Sherwood, Clewiston, FL You are hereby notified that the property [,ll l rlv v..,j 11,- A ilJv Lvit ,r [i ,.I I I,, ,,, FL Ju .4H' Tlr ; T, h' lr i,, i I I ,-r-,,u 11- 1 ,i :.i', I1 n 111:1l i.:,l j' nl = irl .i).n ,ii0 iij r, ,,,-1 i .r i,.r 2' a 0 : u I bids. 120093 CGS 3/16,23/06 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 23, 2006 '-^ -^^ - ----- ---r -r- ---- --A--- S.- -.- v:.- 7-- '^^ .*-.' > ra---. -''-!- :-'^ ,. : f.~iae g.-^e..- J"1' '- ... ''.'"^' ._'" y . I L ': ..... ( : S1 J REALTY, INC. S| Jeffrey A Davis Lic. Real Estate Broker "Servit, Excellence, Results" Beautiful Lot pkg,, water, sewer, New Model Home. 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I at 863-946-228-2666 OPEN HOuSEi 5N. 3/r& ONm- 4PM MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB 945 YAceT Cum WAY $152,375 803 RENN DR $180,000 921 YACHT CLUB WAY $132,750 ./ ., p. ? , WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFTER. ANN DYESS Luke Mazzina (863) 983-8979 (863)228-2744 I otmotoi Pttosn I 2B8/2A RECENTLY UPDATED MOBILE HOME ON THE CANAL Wi- DOCK $410,000 .AZV-ZV ZnDSS LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARLAND HWY. (863) 983-6663 (863) 983-9770 E-MAIL: ANW@'DOVESSREALESTATE.COM LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 528 L Sugariand *y., Cliesilon A 7(.HI s. lain St. (863) 983-8559 LaBelle, FL 33935 After Hoirs Phone: ChtrylEb(863) 228-1562 Aot -rn 863/675-4500 Miguel L Santana (863) 2284314 Espanol8 MaggieSatana (863 224314 863/675-6575 Fax ____s__,i__, land Real Estate w.solndc0 - n C BS -..'l-l..- i:'.:r Sttl H,:|e, 2/1 w/carport, A must see Price Reduced $170,000 RESIDENTIAL CLEWISTON * 4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Lrg. 3B,2BA, MH on WtrFrt Lot w/above Oround Pool, 2 Storage Sheds w/Electric, Nicely Landscaped, A Must See $140,000 S3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Seminole Manor Large Screened Porch A MUST SEE Reduced to $129,900 Close to Schools and Shopping Won't last long. 2/100 corner lot. $140,000 ACREGWA LAND &L0TS Fam Land.Ad able Callo r Detals 1 Acres offHendry Iles Blyd S Pice Reduced $20,000 per acre MONTURA SWooded Lots: Cleared & Surveyed Lot Jinete $48,000 S. Palm St. Reduced to $35,000 Estribo off of Hose Club $50,000 SMore Montura Lots starting at .3; r.VA . MOORE HAiVE . ,r.,[ ', S' ... ImG ANDSCOUNTY , .3.f:. -i : L:6 .I b I I",MI11. Si,il. : i" i LlA:':, L : l. t.i,- H p l..'.,j r..m. ..r r' kls)') is'OC I ,:,' .i :.'ei --- --.-- --,-...---- -- RESIDENTIAL New Consani-eon 3BR 2BA MONTURA 2BR, IBA w, detached Sugarland Circle 2BR. 2BA 1994 SWAI 125 24x30' metal buidlng 2BR 2BA home. detached caar $w.0i i , $150.000 garage w/ guest suite on 2BR. 2BA WKIH I 2' ,,rcO: 3BR 2 B and ,12.80 ac Call for details 1i2.500) ai lr IIr babk. a le 3BR. 1 1l2 BA and J efficiency $131.000 CB0 iR. PIONEER -IBR. 3BA Del Monte 2BR, 1 BA $279.000 $295.00 2BR, 1 12 BA Condo 181 VACANT LAND 2BR.111 BAn I n/ .A Condu -i , -4BR. 2BA New Home $J150K ua'4cPG. l $345,000 lr.U -6. I it MOBILE HOMS 5 L. R-. 5A vf "3 3BR. 2BA 1998 Mobile Can,.p,, Lar. Home $72.000 COMMERCIAL 3BR. 2BA kthstu and 2 BR M s24 Its px-l New Subdi eiJ ri$11 r Building 2 or, is 359.90 '0 7 l':i1:,'.1r, )' 1 55,:.i,:,i, 5.90MOORE HAVEN oIn4Iz rn + 3B gAkftbMOt 3BR, IBA CBS 3 lo 1- * $19 =. -$ 162,t1.u' Cabinet Sh.:.p 4.S(1i(i, Ir 3B-_. 7 2BlSAt] PfflVGter & Apt. 1200i i1.,1 . .aaes lTIdnletJbU.UjiJ e2.y,90u 6 REDUCED!! Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home on Ridge. Call For Details. "NOW ON THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO -BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!" i o0RTONvs BEST ari 'sE tff' Spaist 4BW3B home ons 4.5 -1 Acea "na scs..Ar opa floor pbn,i wraparound porch, id caged pooiand Ic. I l 1 :, ;. ': l S SiHi ATHiNTON BOATS Double lot caon Deep iter Caial! This oversized! . '',i -. i .' i L I1 :,i _i i I. .. O h .- I i I .i"" * PINtsEE; 5-SeAtded & Wod(ed Acres! Build your dream home on your own private nature rereeat 5149,00) * MON fUKI 1+/- aniaywoaled Acres w/Great OCnirtieldil" Potential! Current zo ingis RRi, BUT has potetllial to rzone to commerdal fort lt bisincs yen have ala wanted.$115,000 * MONTfOlA1 25+/- Acre Paced Areas Co ner ioi! Buildi Your home ( l tis lot and enjoy a I' itl', riiI. iibhoIuse. $99.900 * PI1ONPiR:2,5+-i- Acre Cornme'otn Itsr home wotild lok perfect on U a .f"t. ..* s .1',--,1 Ates! Tiis lot appears to beHir h & Dr,asBd i$ locarf i elffa majr road int Pionetr PInlatlion. $70,000 * MONTUIt 1.25 /-Cleared Acrrst Blirer has cottiplcte bhltt- In,.I i i .iir, 'l '.,.ril .,Jii '. , i t.ll, -'l t i. K ll .0 i, ll l .i.' ]] ",.,5 j' s, lh-.t h t .i,, t, i-,h,.- .' .q ... pia I 'i i .l I in + ...t.l.li r ... a I-0 Ia man sr 1 a 1 c-tx. :it - *y Js x -a- y, I -.-. <--- FEATURED LISTING PRICE REDUCTION 0u14 3'2 DW MOBILE HOM ON 2.31 ACRES COMP LETLY FENCED & NEW SCREENED IN BACK PORCH $175,000 ca((Us, We f7h tisfinjs!! &roker: Carolyn Thomas 946-2005 Sate socia[es: Ann Donohue 228-0221 David Rister 634-2157 i .., '7, THERESA "TERI" LEE RANGEL Licensed Real Estate Broker 700 W. Sugarland Hwy. OFFICE # 863-983-0075 AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142 HOMES REDUCED.'! Drop Dead Gorgeous (Big, Beautiful & Lite Ni i 4 A,)er .3,.ii -i4q ft Northside, Cornerlot remodeled, rer'airJl S, r.-pa-nir~r. -skrk f.ts'i_ 9K Cute A "o t][ t T = igbrs 3/2 CBS ho$ E l. ' REDUCED!! Prime Location This 3/2 w/ over 2100 *;q it R'inivl'r.:. Srlr. hi.or.i: sits on almost a 1/2 acre ,. ':,rrr .', r :n r 'or f l'i,:,n', finest avenues! Asking $275K Great Starter! 2 1I :.od Home on a 50x125 sq. ft. Lot! Ask-irg ONLON i 4' 9''K LkANUFCr TLiRED HOMES Looking In Boynton Beach? Boy Do We Hav A Beauty! CaU 4 Details. Nice, Neat & Like Netw 0i04 Beauntul :3.2 1M1H which il. I n 1 25 acr- a;. i.ring S149.9K COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENTS Landlio. 'je.anlR A. 'A hjWFe. iie LAND 2.5 acres c E If iA G to go! 1.25 acred tracts available Plenty of Land AMailable "Lease Your "Worries In The Hands Of A Real Professional" F,,,, |V ;,, i ,r.,., l*."u,:,,,, -',,. L ,:.,I, : r.'t ,\1 ,:,.* iL,'.i:, -.r.,,,l! .,,&I,,:o ; 1- 1, Eir'l -. .,., *If l r.Vf ,-ul" fh.51, h,i ,C., .i/ I.... I, i ./ll. -1i A.:. -I R,'.IlF r. r.e Iv:,, ,, Luan B. Walker AM863-677-1010 CBS New Construction Only 8 avail- able. 3 bd/2 ba/1 garage Texas Ave., Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special Loan Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $151,300 Why buy old when you can get Brand New? Price Will Increase to $158.8K March 31, 2006 Due To Hendry County Impact Fees. No Other Listing compares to this North Side on Avenida Del Rio 3bd/2ba home, 2 car oare, Tile throu h out, New aolisrl1^huflh179i ihut ters, Ir rillYs IlU urn key Wj uced $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 information! Sweetwater Ave. This property has many beautiful trees that include wild maple and oaks. Small man-made lake hidden in thick trees & brush. There is an abundant of wildlife 2.5 acres $74.9K Ready To Go! New Construction 3br/2ba Home one car garage located in Sugarland Estates $219.9K Brand New CBS 3/2/1 Texas Ave. Harlem S/D $160K Sam J. Walker 863-677-1013 Montura Tracts, I Ust, Show 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 Mobil t res in PMonteLJDAJJ I flU Pione SAf l N 2.5 acres 5 10 A T f ,lRd. @ $299 "qN3 TfJMAiU/Il 5 Acres on Highway 27 going @ $275K Just Outside of Town! Fleetwood Home on a beautiful Y. 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 Glenn A. Smith S863-983-3508 1) Home Improvement Business! Established Homeimprommentbusinessandcoxnvienencstore on 2.5 acres. Fullyequipped and permitted caf ready to be opened. Iatd near the Clubhouse in MontraRanch. Alfunmiture,fixtures, equipmentand ir InMlyuded. Beyour own boss!! Call for Glenn @ 677-1441 for more information. MLS#. 200530488 2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home Oversize Living Room with Cathedral Ceilings. Large open kitchen and formal din- ing room. Large rear deck with built in bbq and gazebo. Must see at $124,900 MLS# 200540984 3) Reduced" 4 bedroom/2 baihwer 2400 sq.ft- mobile hwin'04. Muslsee., $ 129,90XMLtS#200521690 4)'05 Homes of Merit 3'Bedroom/2 Bath home on a man mSdeAlllt lft Stel appliance upgrade. n. tms with walk-in dosets.Whybiy n- E is only$134,900 MIS#200514068 5) Port Labelle Build able Lot ready for your new home $59,900 MLS# 200512627 6) Land Ho" Beautiful 10 acre parcel located cn Al r n :,f f Highw lI bell andJ F ,. t. gln tW.,nnrI-D fr your new hcmn 1 I, I MLS# 200533528 7) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer Pirtla Ksiir n t l lti Block Souh w v Blvd. Propeifr .....it f 4,900 Se Habla Espanol Very Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home with large Flori .I also has ted very L IUL S1U, it tary schools. Give me and call'l would love to show this home to you. This home is being offered at $149,900. Cathy S. Garcia is a life-long resident of Clewiston and newest member of our team. Sugar Realty is proud to announce our sponsor- ship of the 2006 Miss Sugar Pageant 1) Montura Ranch Estates L ro f sq .t- ron lf l rUJL M near the club house on Hacienda. Needs some work but will not .last long at $199,900 MLS# 200528863 2) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 wooded Riviera. Listed at lt 00 MLS# 2006045 3 3) Pioneer Plantation 5 acres priced for quick sale. Partially cleared and listed at $1 24,900 MLS# 200603592 The SMITH/WILLIAMS TEAM As life long residents of Clewiston, we know the area. Allow us to help you with any real estate needs that you may have. We MARKET prop- erties daily to over 6 million potential buyers. Call us today and get you FREE com- parable market analysis on 'a Ashley P. Wood 863-228-1132 Mon ri 680 S. Jir 1A, FI i.25 ace~Cr M L 3).9K Great starter home or invest- ment property in Montura Ranc f-i 4/2 split _)j/f. jf j be j U S t j,," 9 r A i Lr f o r . Start your New Year off right with country living at its best. 1.25 ac., priced to sell at only $89,900. I have the time to list, show and sell your property. I pledge to you the most cus- tomer service any Realtor can offer. Just ask my past customers! (References Avaiable) Call Today!!! 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 away! 3) Moore Haven River Gardens 7 Lots Available. New Construction in Growing Area. Build Your Dream Home Here! Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on the pond @$62K Thatcher Blvd., near the river @$68,000.00 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8 $58,500.00 each Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12, @$60K 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 i f Se Habla Espanel01 New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe Ac. @ $145k Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba MH looks $4I.T'oD IP l p ir.. ed road, cJJ u ,j. r, septic @ $124,900 1.25 aNl IPV DIF i e with offered J $68,900 Pioneer Plantation!!!! 2.5 acres wow! @ $89,900 New Listing! 2bd/lba on huge lots in Horseshoe Acres. Bring all offers. Seller Motivated $1 651< 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 1) Great Location! 3bd/2ba CBS Home One Block FrroulAtl art;ns Marina. Fenced Ba' Ik M 'Il Through-out Potential for -VV -iJt. $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 1.25 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 community. 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 I have the experience and knowl- edge to help you find the "Sweetest Deal In Town!" Call Me Today! 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 $179.9K Bring the kids & dog! Thiisis 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 Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- factured home in Moore haven $79.9K Call me for vacant land. Lots or acreage. Sel Habl 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 MOO!Trrr l cow. pigs, g i|lf flJ 125 acres Dig 3,2 DWMH i- include. I noi a. toplace but a place for living. Available for only $105,000.00 Define y "' a.2 Bd dii .rF $ may buy td me 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 h1om e-. distance to local elemen 'iJclfils and high school. Ho r lJ iew carpet throughout an ie-wv flooring. Located in Seminole Manor you can't pass this up @ only $79.9K! Charles H. Kehm 305-968-2262 Want to Own a Business? Check this Out! Established commercial upholstery business and proper- ty $250K Own a Piece of Paradise! Beautiful building lot/invest- ment property in Port LaBelle $49.9K Reduced for Quick Sale New .isfliu il.._ L ot F r, asn P!a .pp New Residential Listing on exclusive Ridgewood Ave. 3bd/2ba on half an acre. Possible owner financing avail- able. Contact me for details & showing. 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 property sales expe- rience I am looking forward to serving the business and resi- dential community. 10 B- nq we .(-t c~ss ruS W tl- tr- 8 6- 8 3 23 -S.w .su z r -lt ulr I Houses Sale A w m I Houses Sale [Houses Sale 1025 1 I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale m^ I Houses Sale 1 877-314-3048 Thursday, March 23, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee I Pulc o ice Sba iMc I Pb ic Ntic I Puli Noice I PulcNt -ice I Pulc o ice I Pb ic o ice INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the District School Board of Hendry County, Florida, will receive bids until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Hendry County School Board's Finance Office, at which time they will be opened and tabulated. Project Title: Exterior Wall Repair Project at ESE Building Clewiston, R Project Location: ESE Building Clewiston, Fl 33440 Name of Owner: Hendry County School Board 25 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 Project Scope: Furnish all labor and materials required to replace and repair the designated exterior wall components of the ESE Building. Estimated construction budget is $150,000.00. Site Examination: A voluntary prebid meeting will be held in the ESE Building on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 11:30 am. Place for Receipt of Bids: All bids shall be delivered 10: Hendry County School Board's Finance & Purchasing Office, 111 Curry Street, LaBelle, FL, or Mailed to: Hendry County School Board's Finance & Purchasing Office, RO. Box 1980, LaBelle, FL 33975. Obtaining Bid Documents: Bidders may obtain documents, including drawings and specifications, by contacting the office of Jay Ammon Architect, Inc., 3246 Lakevlew Oaks Drive, Longwood, Florida, 32779, telephone number (407) 333- 1977. Documents will be distributed at no cost to the bidders at the prebid meeting and will be mailed to the bidders at their request. Ail bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside 006-0005 Elenor Wall Repair Project at The ESE Building, Bid Due Date: April 7. 2006 The Scnool Board of Hendry Counry reserves the nghi 10 iielec any and all ulds received, and to waive any and all irregularities In regard thereto Nlo bids may be withdrawn atler thine scheduled closing time lor receipt for bids for a period of sixty (60) calendar days without consent o0 the Board Hendry County School Board , Sally Berg, Chairman NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of East Shore Water Control District, the Annual Meeting of the Landowners of East Shore Water Control District for the year 2006 will be held at their office located at 2832 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday, April 12th, 2006, at 9:30 A.M., In the forenoon forthe purpose of: I Eio.tiig ore (l) Superviior for a term oi three 31 years SFRceivirng s'Iiual reors aria blaing sucn action win frs pect lFir'es r .re laid. owners m3v dlerminne aid 3 lITi siCong iSui n1 uer uiinile as may roTie lfeltre 0l meeting ii pier.o i sie des appeal ie eoiilor, Ol 01 Ire B 1ra ol Sunoerv iu rs ir.'rspoeci ro a'iy manir lonsl ereO at t1e net ng nerei,, rermerr.e r or ine rri,ay a0I ro ErUi Ieli j13 Ve.T3rTl rCorm o01 pro'l.] cO11i is ri6 e whi i n r-co.rd indiiudii trin rerTmony i .ri' Pv eronfi upor ,.,urih re appe:,i ia mil., *60ARO OF SuPEftVISOV Ofr -* .- ..-. *..SfiIffBE.WATERCO NTHOL DISiRICT it .,' G enr dodge Pre urt '2225' C5 3123 30 06 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the District School Board of Hendry County, Forida, will receive bids until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Hendry County School Board's Finance Office, at which time they will be opened and tabulated. Project Title: Roofing Repair Project at Clewiston High School Clewiston Middle School LaBelle Middle School Project Location: Name of Owner: Project Scope: SHite Examination: Place for Receipt of Bids: Obtaining Bid Documents: Clewiston High School 1501 S. Francisco St. Clewiston, R 33440 Clewiston Middle School 651 w oseosla Av, Clewiston, FL 33440 LaBelle Middle School 8000 E. Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935 Hendry County Schopl Board 25 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 Fumish all labor and materials required to replace and repair the designated roofing components of Clewiston High School, Clewiston Middle School, and. LaBelle Middle School. Estimated construction budget is $400,000.00. A voluntary prebid meeting will be held In the cafeteria of Clewiston High School on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 12:00 noon. The other two sites will be examined after this meeting. All bids shall be delivered to: Hendry County School Board's RFinance & Purchasing Office, 111 Curry Street, LaBelle, FL, or Mailed to: Hendry County School Board's Finance & Purchasing Office, P.RO. Box 1980, LaBelle, FL 33975. Bidders may obtain documents, Including drawings and specifications, by contacting the office of Jay Ammon Architect, Inc., 3246 Lakeview Oaks Drive, Longwood, FIor3a 32779 eelprornei umbr r 1407'1 333-19; DocI:uimTier willte liSluiulel 31 ro cCs51 to Me noaer5: l ri fr pinbil mmfting and 111il e maneu o10 The wOders 31 lmir request. All bias mui Dne 0eclosed in a sealed ervlope, plainly irekd on the u unlide 006-0007 Rouling Repair Projeci 3r Clelsilon Hign Scnool Ciewi.ion Mljdao School and LaBelle Middle School Bdo iuei Date Apnl 7 2006 Trie School Board ol Hendry Coury reserve e the ri gm l1 reI le airy va all 1-1. receiv6d a.rio To alve any aNo ohiriegulanties n regard mrelureo Ioasi may be winuarawn aftei sie sineaulea closing ime 101r rec il for bals i .:r a penul of sOry 1601 calendar days wnnoul conirnl ol the Board Hendry County School Boast Sally Berg, Chairman NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF PELICAN LAKE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to caii 0ot ite bo ,a 0 ol i upir0ir uri." ,:1 P.:.in, , Lake Water Control District, the Arrual Meetingor o ri L.iarncw'ers ,1 01.:3r, Lake Water Control District for the year 2006 will Dn hela 31 their rjOtfi,:. i al d . 2832 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, Palm Beach Counry Flonda on vWernreday April 12th, 2006, at 10:00 A.M., In the orenoon lo1 tl iishpu. poe of 1 Elcig one (11) Supeniir for r a Term i rre (31 years 2 Retwirlg aiunual rcnrts andu aing ucr aOiS wiom re upecT- ffr.ir as ire lanu owners may asrerrlin ani 1 Transacinrg suCri O1iir uOniuslr as may come Dlore imerineinrg iI 3 persoi 0iec deea aI ppeu mne sdcisour ol me Boan or Suiopenisr, wilT resper'l Io jiry maleir coriolured al me rneeDng neici,, referred ne or rhe m.i y ,'cl, ti. enSure ilal 3 'vi.aurm record or menroor.eeinji is ,Tis e .5Amr reio.rdJ li:luUe: Ien tr'ii"lB.ny arnd .tercq u'on wrili.n trI i'rie ll i mis%& BOARD OF aiJPiAOviWl/ (L E C: P AlltAArPE LWAIE lCOIITROLDiSTFiC1i B i .. Pa u Allen. P,.l,]erri 122l'iBrCGS /2310.06 INVITATION TO BID 1.01 Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners, Glades - County, Florida, is accepting Oes d psl for the following project lPre 0ANam:ORTON EETERYPAVIlUONH Project description: Cemetery Pavilon 1.02 Sealed bids mustbesubmittedto: Wendell Tay County Manager Glades County Courthouse 500AvenueJ Moore Haveq FL 33471 1.03 Sealed bids will be received on: Dale April7, 2006 Tune: 4:00 pm Place: Glades County Courthouse 500 Avenue J Moore Haven, FL 33471 1.04 Contractor(s) will be responsiblefor providing full and complete signed and sealed set of plans. 1.05 Contractor(s) will pay $50.00 plus shipping for each set of bid plans 1.06 Each bid must be accompanied bya certified check, cashiers check, trust company treasurer's check, bank draft of any national or Sta bank, or bid bond in the sum of five (5) percent of the base bid, made payable to the Glades County Board of County Commissioners. All bids must be submitted In duplicate and re- ceived n a sealed envelope, painley marked on the outside with the project name, bid number dateand name ofBidder. The Ownerreserves de ightitowaivem- nor formaltes in any bid and to accept any bid which they consider to be in their best interest and to reject any part of, orany and all bids however, awards wi be made to the lowest and best Bidder in the opinion and at the opton of the Owner, and their decision shall be final and conclusive. No bids shall be withdrawn fora period of sxty (60) calendar days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the owner. 1.07 Bid documents maybe obtained or reviewed atthe office of County Manager Glades County Courthouse 500 Avenue J Moore Haven, FL 33471 (863)946-6000 1.08 Questions conceding the bid may be directed in writing to the following: Robert Jones, EMS Director Post Office Box 365 1905 EST78 NW Moore Have, FL 33471 863-946-0566 121808 CGS 3/23,30/2006 NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, Issued In the Circu'r Court of Broward County, Florida, on the 15th day of October 1991, in the cause wherein First Union National Bank of Florida ws plaintiff and arge Mercad and Mlgdalla Nlevea are defendants, being Case Number 91-0189gCOSO (62), in said Court, I, Ronald Lee, S., as Sheri of Hendry Count Floridd, have lev- ied upon all the right, title and interest of the defendant Jore Mereado and MIg. dal Neves, In andtothe following described property, to-wit: S:1.F Bd .li'AfitliM iii f inF'Edr 1roe ie w it l, h of Mcf nura Racr:r, Eliaeif iih 'i 'u,1, ,,:ili,, j,:.', l rig h r Uri o r'IU r,,ivel oo re l oiho in Pi3l Buef 3 31 paJ, a. 3 i ,1 o 33l i' /JIh. 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March14,2006 INVITATION TO BIDDERS 05-06-03 The City of Clewiston wil receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., on Aard 1 2006 a ClewisatoUn Utites Depertment, 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Flor,.l wmcr time and place they wa be opened and read aloud. The bids are to be submitted for: CONTRACT FOR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE RESIDUALS Your bid must be in strict compliance with the City's specificationr amn odi, tre same or equal equipment Any deviations from the specifications rre to ex- plained n full detail and listed separately In a letter which will become a an o01 yomr poposel. A copy of the specifications may be obtained from the Clewiston utri.no Depan meLt, 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Florida, between the hoLrs o 8 00 a m and 5:00 p.m. Each bid must be in a sealed envelope and cleady marked SEWAGE RESIDUALS DISPOSAL BID. Bids may be mailed to Kevin McCarthy, Utti*,is Director. 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Florida, 33440, or hand delivered to In same 13 dress. No responsibility will be attached to any officers for the premature openim of a bid not properly addressed and identified. The City of Clewiston reserves the eight to hold all bids for thirty dvys and as r1Me any and all bids, with or without cause, to waive technical e -irs ana ,or realities, or to acceptthe bid that In its judgment best serves the City CIY OFCLEWISTON FLORIDA Iva Pintman, Perpui C.Ty Clerk 121822 CGS 3/23,30/06 March 14, 2006 INVITATION TO BIDDERS 05-08-04 N shelbrebv ive9that Ve.. ofCliwist .qoldd, i ru i ieald aids sOrtelase orappromaaeff c z res or0lannane used nor uac crops Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to the City of Clewiston, 115 West ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440, through April 10, 2006, until 300 D pm No re. sponsiblllty shall be attached to any officers for the premature opening ol a bid not propedy addressed and Identified. The bids will be opened irmediaTery 1oi. lowing the bid submission deadline at city hall. BIds received afher 300 p rr, or said date will not be considered. ie lea is to tIcuDem% Are nue, Clewiston, Florida. Inquiries regarding the lease should De airecied to Utilities Director Kevin McCarthy at 863-83-1454 or Waste Wlaer Treatme'i Plant SupervisorJoe Colllerat863-983-1468. Tr e Cnoy f i io,1 merr !q Iol nni oi ) tqail lii fpr 60 ays n iler m alnsi or 0nou1 bC IeS abii a blt to ludgoluiti ni serves aocirt n i r OF CLEWISTlON FLORIDA Iva Plumnrr Deputy Cit, irra i2 18i7CGS, 3/23.30.06 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. You" Florida has zero tolerance for insurance scams TALLAHASSEE Tom Gal- name and drive up insurance inside tips from a former scam applied the money to additional avoid becoming a victim: in duration and have strings lagher, Florida s chief finan- costs for all Floridians. Our mis- artist, and advice from investiga- life insurance policies without 0 Do an assessment of your attached. cial officer, has permanently revoked the license of a south Florida insurance agent for mis- leading five senior citizens into purchasing annuities and life insurance policies that caused them to lose more than $150,000 in surrender fees and benefits. While his clients lost money, Eric James Brown, 36, of Delray Beach, collected nearly $200,000 in commissions for selling the policies. Mr. Gallagher has ordered Brown to pay restitution to the victims. "We have zero tolerance for insurance agents who deceive our seniors and cheat them out of their hard-earned retirement funds," said Mr. Gallagher, whose Division of Agent and Agency Services conducted the investigation on Brown. "Most insurance agents are good cor- porate citizens small- busi- ness men and women who serve our communities. Insur- ance agents who engage in theft and fraud give good agents a bad sion is to bring the full force of the law against unscrupulous agents and to aggressively edu- cate our seniors against these scams." . In the last three years, Mr. Gallagher has taken action against 110 agents for theft and fraud involving the elderly. Flori- da is home to more than 2.9-mil- lion Floridians over the age of 65 and, Gallagher said, the state's senior population is projected to grow by as much as 30 percent over the next several years. , Gallagher has launched numerous public education campaigns, including an on-line Senior Resource Center, at http://www.flseniors.net/, that provides important information and resources on a variety of topics from long-term-care options to financial scams. This month, Mr. Gallagher is providing, at no cost, a 30- minute video program that offers personal stories from actual victims of senior scams, tors and senior advocates. Senior scams can vary widely, from misrepresentation of the risks involved in a purchase to outright fraud and theft. The.fol- lowing are recent cases resulting from department investigations: Mr. Gallagher has suspended the license of a Pensacola agent who forged a customer's signa- ture on a new annuity applica- tion and a withdrawal form on the customer's existing annuity policy. Wallace Lee Campbell, Jr., 58, pocketed a $2,800 com- mission and caused his cus- tomer to lose $7,500 in early- withdrawal penalties. A former insurance agent was sentenced to two-and-one- half years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for systemati- cally defrauding South Florida seniors between the ages of 75 and 94. Brian Shechtman, 38, organized a scheme to get senior citizens to switch their health insurance tQ lower-cost policies, over billed them and then the victims' knowledge. The scheme resulted in $2 million in commissions. Ronald S. Rogart, 60, was arrested in Gilchrist County on charges of elder exploitation and insurance fraud. The former insurance agent is accused of defrauding several seniors between the ages of 72 and 86 by running newspaper advertise- ments offering "Long Term and Home Health Care Programs." Detectives said the price he quoted was less than the actual cost of the policy, so Mr. Rogart would submit an application reflecting a lower level of cover- age to match the quote he gave. When he received the policy, he would forge the documents so the clients wouldn't know they had been sold less coverage than what they had asked to buy. Mr. Gallagher said seniors must be extra vigilant because their life savings make them attractive targets for scam artists. He urged these precautions to financial means and investment objectives. Understand that all invest- ments involve risk: generally, the higher the return, the higher the risk. Ask the sales agent (bro- ker) about commissions, fees, penalties, sales charges and any other costs. Ask as many questions as you want and take notes. Walk away if they avoid your ques- tions. Take your time. High-pres- sure sales tactics will rush you into an unwise decision. A sound investment will be just as good tomorrow or next week. Document all transactions. Carefully read and under- stand documents before you sign them. Ignore "inside informa- tion," "hot tips" and "rumors." Hang up on "cold calls" from strangers. Beware of "bonus" interest rates as they are usually limited Be cautious of sales pitches that claim you will "recoup" all penalties with the higher returns of a new policy. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Responding to calls and let- ters from hundreds of seniors robbed of access to their savings because they were convinced to liquidate CDs,. stocks and sav- ings accounts to fund annuities, Mr. Gallagher pushed for legisla- tion that passed in 2004 requir- ing agents to document the basis for selling annuities to seniors and also gave the department authority to take corrective action if a company or agent vio- lates the law. To report fraud, call the department's Fraud Fighter's Hotline at (800) 378-0445 or log on to www.fldfs:com/fraud. A reward of up to $25,000 may be offered for Mr. Gallagher also serves as the State Fire Marshal. Charlie Crist, legislators push public safety measures TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist joined leg- islative sponsors on March 8, in calling for passage of Anti-Mur- der legislation to protect inno- cent Floridians from violent offenders who violate the terms of their probation. Crist and the lawmakers also urged the passage of other important public safety legisla- tion, including a measure to safeguard abuse victims residing at domestic violence shelters and another making it illegal for citizens to provide misleading information to law enforcement officers investigating certain crimes. Mr. Crist and the legislators said these commonsense pro- posals would make law-abiding Floridians safer, and urged the Legislature to give the measures speedy approval. Joining Mr. Crist were Sena- tors Paula Dockery and Mike Fasano, Representatives Joe Negron, Jennifer Carroll and Michael Grant, Florida Depart- ment of Law Enforcement Com- missioner Guy Tunnell and State Attorney Willie Meggs represent- ing the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, as well as representatives from the Florida Sheriffs Association, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, the International Union of Police Associations, the Police Benevo- lent Association, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Vio- lence. "Our government was formed, first and foremost, to ensure the safety of its citizens, and public safety must be our highest priority," said Mr. Crist. "We cannot accept anything less than an unyielding stand against those who would tear apart innocent lives, families and com- munities by their criminal actions." The "Anti-Murder" legislation, sponsored by Sen. Dockery and Rep. Negron, would make cer- tain that violent offenders who violate probation are returned to jail until a judge finds that they do not pose a danger to the com- munity. The bill creates a list of crimes that qualify a person as a "Violent Felony Offender of Spe- cial Concern," ensuring closer scrutiny under the new law. Mr. Crist praised last year's Jessica Lunsford Act as an important first step toward protecting Flori- da's children, but said the addi- tional provisions of the Anti-Mur- der legislation would make children even safer from sex offenders and predators. Another priority piece of leg- islation emerged from the inves- tigation into Jessica Lunsford's disappearance, which tragically ended in the discovery of the young girl's body not far from her home. As law enforcement investigated, relatives of the man eventually charged with Jessi- ca's brutal murder were not forthcoming with authorities regarding his whereabouts. Prosecutors concluded they had no avenue to charge the relatives under existing Florida law. Mr. Crist is now pursuing legislation that would make it a criminal offense to knowingly provide false or misleading information to law enforcement officers as they conduct felony or missing person. investigations. Violators would face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. The "False Witness" measure is sponsored by Sen. Jeff Atwater and Rep. Grant. The third measure, the "Safe Shelter" initiative, would increase penalties for anyone who trespasses at a domestic violence shelter. The goal of the bill is to keep abusers away from those they have victimized by making the shelters more secure for their inhabitants. Under the new legislation, violators would face up to five years in jail and a $5,000 fine, a significant enhancement from the previous penalty of no more than a $1,000 fine. The bill has been endorsed by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and is spon- sored by Sen. Fasano and Rep. Jennifer Carroll. The sponsors had the follow- ing comments on the public safety legislation: Anti-Murder "We are often able to recog- nize the signs that characterize a repeat offender and the Anti- Murder legislation would enable us to put that to positive use," said Sen. Dockery. "These peo- ple should not be given the chance to abuse their privilege of parole and commit additional crimes." "This bill ends the revolving door of justice for violent felony offenders," said Rep. Negron. "Violent predators must be kept in prison, not released back into our communities." False Witness "Law enforcement officers must be able to rely on those they question for information, particularly when lives could be at stake," said Sen. Atwater. "We want to emphasize how impor- tant it is that people are coopera- tive and honest with authorities. I applaud the Attorney General's efforts in this regard." "This bill provides a new arrow in the law enforcement quiver," said Rep. Grant. "Lying to investigators will finally have a penalty." Safe Shelter "The victims of domestic vio- lence deserve as much protec- tion as the law can provide. Those who commit the most heinous of crimes deserve the toughest penalties the law can provide," said Sen. Fasano. "I applaud Attorney General Char- lie Crist for his strong stance in favor of victims and against the criminal and look forward to working with my legislative col- leagues to support the Attorney General's criminal justice priori- ties." "Government's role is to pro- tect its citizens. When opportu- nity arises to do just that, we should act," said Rep. Carroll. "It is incumbent upon the elected official to fulfill that obligation. 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