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Waeshdserie -g-7 GLADES CnUNTY i~- & s --.i- ..,. ~L E f I 43.i i ,. .r ".:t"f- Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, March 30,2006 Volume 79, Number 41 At a Glance Showtime Come and join them at Showtime at Post 9528 Buck- head Ridge RT.78 on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment by Herbie Hargis singer, per- former, recording artist, this man pounds a boogie piano, sings great songs and has a great show. Herbie Hargis per- formance a country rockabilly show. Come early and enjoy their dinner at 5:30 p.m., dinner $5 entertainment free. Come and enjoy! Joint EDC social CHL Holdings and Country Homes and Land will host the first Glades County Economic Development Council social of the year, a joint social with the Hendry County Economic Development Council, Thurs- day, April 6 beginning at 5 p.m. at the CHL Model Center on 2480 East S.R. 80.two miles east of LaBelle. Finger food fin- ger food and a beer, wine bar with proceeds- to be split between Hendry EDC and Glades EDC will be available at CHLs Sales Office and all three model homes will be open for viewing. Hendry and Glades County businesses, officials and others are encouraged to come and exchange business cards, and learn about projects the EDCs are doing. At about 6 p.m., CHL will give a brief pres- entation on the company's his- tory, future, and current proj- ects. For more information, phone (863)-946-0300 or (863) 675-6007. CREW needs volmteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical \Vorklorce CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist residents With repairs and con- tinued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilrna. Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, drywall installers and other trades skills are need- ed as well as anyone willing to lend a hand! For more informa- tion, e-mail CREXWheadquai-. ters@aol.com or phone (863) 0983-4316 or (863) 9-16-1457. Main Street membership drive The Main Street Moore Haven membership drive con- tinues through the month of March. Funding will be used to match grants for facade improvements, signage and street-scaping projects, and promotion of the city as the revitalization effort moves for- ward. Founding memberships for Main Street Moore Haven are $3,000. Partners, $1500, supporting members, $500; Building members, small busi- nesses and organizations, $50 and individual/friend member- ships, $25. As a new 501 c 3, memberships and donations to the program will be tax deductible. For more informa- tion on Main Street Moore Haven, e-mail twhirls@glade- scountyedc.com or phone (863) 946-0300. Lake Level 4 14.72 feet above sea level Index Classifieds ...20-23 Obituaries ..........2 Opinion ...........4. School . . . .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. a 116510 00022 1 Drowning under investigation By Ideybis Gonzalez MOORE HAVEN On Mon- day, March 20, 2006 the body of 17-year-old Shadrack E. Phillips was 'recovered by divers and personnel from the Glades County Sheriff's Office, Glades County Emergency Service, Okeechobee Counity Sheriff's Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion, which also assisted in the search at a pond located on the north.side of 10th Street in Moore Haven. Glades County sheriff deputies were called to the scene at about 4:15 p.m. on the- day of the apparent accident and upon conducting a search of the premises, located a pair of teenage boys who informed the deputies that the victim had apparently gone under water and had not resurfaced. According to Detective Ter- rence Deese, of the Glades County Sheriff's Office (GCSO), earlier statements made by a group of teenage boys: who were swimming with the victim at the time of the incident, was that apparently the\ were trying to swim across the pond. Phillips and another male tried to swim across, but .about halfway across Phillips called out for help stating, "He was too tired to continue swim- ming."' SOne of the teenage boys at the scene said once he looked back again Phillips had disap- peared underwater. Speckled Perch: A joint community affair INI pnotos/Katrmna ElSKen The Brighton Seminole Reservation was well represented at the Speckled Perch Festi- val in Okeechobee on March 11. The Little Miss Seminole and Little Mr. Seminole contest winners wore tradi- tional Seminole clothing in the Speckled Perch Festi- val parade in downtown Okeechobee on March 11. Miss Chalo Nitka was among the beauty queens in the Speckled Perch Festival in down- town Okeechobee on March 11. Detective Deese stated, "We are still waiting on the autopsy results, which were performed Tuesday morning March 21, the day after the alleged drowning. It is most likely that the teen suf- fered cramps and he became too fatigued to swim across the pond. Although, it is most likely that the cause of death was drow ning, the death of Shadrack Phillips will continue being investigated by the Crimi- nal Investigation Unit, until autopsy results are released by medical examiners, which usu- ally takes one to two months," said Detective Deese. Earlier reports of this inci- dent indicated a possibility that an alligator attack had occurred, however, according to the police report, it is now known that a second teenager was reported to have been attacked by a bulldog. That vic- tim was treated at the scene by Glades County Emergency Ser- See Drowning- Page 12 MAPP delves a little deeper By Mark Young Editor's note: This is the second of a continuing series looking at the progress of health care. goals within Glades County through the MAPP program. MOORE HAVEN Choos- ing: a viable direction to help bring health care standards into the 21st Century is the top priority for the MAPP pro- gram, a system that has been ' established to band together a network of county leadership and health care organizations with the intention of improv- ing overall quality of life in "Glades County. At the March 17 MAPP meeting, held monthly in the Glades County Public Library in Moore Haven, the group established four primary issues that includes reviewing community health status, reviewing the public health system, developing communi- ty themes and signaling out existing strengths, and devel- oping forces of change. Besides looking into a crys- tal ball and developing a clear vision of what is needed with- in Glades County in order to improve overall health care, members of the MAPP pro- gram delved into several underlying issues that impact not only health care within the county, bul reviewed key issues that pertain overall quality of life. 5 The group-addressed such issues as overall seatbell use by drivers using Glades Coun- ty roadways and the relation See MAPP- Page 12 School board audit results By Ideybis Gonzalez MOORE HAVEN Based on information released by Auditor General William 0. Monroe on Feb. 9, some signifi- cant errors and findings were discovered by an audit per- formed on Glades County School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. According to the summary of reports on financial state- ments, Internal control and compliance, and federal awards reports written by Mr. Monroe it describes a summary of the following findings: Finding No. 1 Annual financial report: the annual financial report was not sub- mitted to the Florida Depart- ment of Education in a timely manner and contained signifi-, cant errors and omissions. Finding No. 2 Bank accounts: Improvements could be made in District procedures by preparing timely bank rec- onciliation's for each bank account and reporting all activi- ties and or balances related to such accounts within its annual financial report. Finding No. 3 - Tangible personal property- annual inventory: The district did not perform an annual physical inventory of tangible personal property for the 2004- 05 fiscal year as required by See Audit -Page 12 County emerges from storm By Barbara Oehlbeck Editor's note: This is the third in the current series elab- orating on the role that's filled by the county manager of Glades County, Wendell Tay- lor. MOORE HAVEN "After 'the storm' came, all the result- ing debris was taken out to the Glades County landfill, which increased our volume quite a bit," said Glades County Man- ager Wendell Taylor, elaborat- ing on the county's landfill focus following the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. "Most of it was vegetation. But there was a lot of stuff brought to us that we man- aged otherwise, such as white goods, metal goods. These are sorted out and the metal goods will be picked up by a contrac- tor, and we will actually sell that metal. We have a lot of tires all recyclable material. "And by the way, at the landfill we recycle newspa- pers, aluminum cans, card- board and we have this metal we take in. We recycle as much as possible, which is required by state law. And we do a good job of it. "And here's another issue that the Board of Commission- ers may wrestle with in the future. Do we want to have mandatory garbage pick-up in this county? That's a big ques- tion. We do have garbage pick- up but it's not mandatory. Most people do have us pick up their garbage because it's the right thing to do, but it is not mandatory in Glades County. "But, we have a problem, for example, just recently at Harney Pond. We put in a new bath facility and everything was great nice building and all that. We went up there the other day, opened the door and guess what was inside? Garbage. People who do not dispose of their garbage prop- erly themselves just decided to put it inside this building and close the door. And so we get this complaint -why is all this garbage inside the bathhouse? "See, mandatory garbage pickup would solve some of those problems. "Part of the equation is this: There are some people on fixed incomes and maybe low fixed incomes that mandatory garbage pickup could create a hardship. And there are those who burn garbage, say in the back of their house and some people burn right under some- body else's window and then we get questions about - what are the requirements? Submitted to INI Glades County logo As reported earlier, local artist Anne Friedman was named the winner of the Glades County logo contest. Shown above, is the new county logo. 500 lummm Obituaries Ola-Vee Mimbs Platt Ola-Vee.Mimbs Platt, age 84, of Lakeport, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Okeechobee Health Care. She was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Lake Wales to George W Sr. and Mary Lillian Mimbs. Mrs. Platt was a homemaker who came to Lake- port from Lake Wales in 1953. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Lakeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Platt and son, Lewis Collins. Survivors include three daugh- ters, Helen Platt of Lakeport, Linda Collins Palmer of New Mexico and Annette Collins DeRoche of Lake SWales; four sons, Roger (Alice) Collins and Ronald (Jennie) Collins, both of Lake Wales, Buddy (Mary) Platt of South Carolina and Dale (Tammy) Platt of Lakeport; step-daughter, Lelia Prescott; four stepsons, Nathan F. Plattand Wes- ley EF Platt of Blountstown, Charles Platt of Naples and Richard I. Platt of Lakeport; 16 grandchildren; and, 12 great grandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, from 5-7 p.m., at the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Lakeport. Funeral services were held Tues- day, Feb. 21, 2006, at 7 p.m., at Maple Grove Baptist Church in Lakeport. Graveside services were held Wednesday Feb. 22, 2006, at I p.m., at Lake Wales Memorial Cemetery in Lake Wales. All arrangements were entrusted to the loving care of Bass Okee- chobee Funeral Home & Cremato- ry. John H. Holbrook, Jr. John H. Holbrook, Jr., age 77, of Moore Haven, passed away March 16, 2006 in Lehigh Acres. He was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Thornton, KY, TO John Henry Holbrook and Fan- nie Dene (Minton) Holbrook. John graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's degree in Education. He moved to Moore Haven in 1961. He worked for the Glades County School District, first hired as supervising principal, later principal for several years and then in Administration/Transportation until his retirement. John enjoyed spending time with his family, fish- ing, music, and travel. Survivors include his wife Etta Mae (Neal) Holbrook and sons Roger (Cricket Ann) Holbrook, Rodney (Denise) Holbrook and Randal (Kim) Holbrook; grandchil- dren, Heather, Angela Tiffany, Devin and Nicolas, great-grandchil- dren, Mason, Landon and Amy, brother Howell Holbrook and sis- ter Charlotte Griffith. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, 2006 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of More Haven with Reverend Sherrill Tillery officiating. All arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home- LaBelle. John (Jack) Teller Towell John (Jack) Telfer Towell, age 49, of West Palm Beach, Fla. for- merly of Belle Glade, Florida. Died at his home on Sunday March 19, 2006. John was born April 23, 1956 in Sanford, Florida to the late Lester and Mary Elizabeth Towell. The family moved to Belle Glade in 1958. He graduated from Glades Cen- tral High School followed by Palm Beach Community College. John was a registered nurse, certified in psychiatric and mental health and advanced cardiovascu- lar life support. With a Certificate of Completion in Domestic Violence, Prevention of Medical Errors, Drug Abuse and Osteoporosis. John was preceded in death b\ his parents Lester and Mary Eliza- beth Towell in 1986 and his brother Submitted to INI Baez-Spring Denise Robbins of Lake Worth, Florida, and Roger Spring of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, announce the engagement of their daughter. Cristi Lee Spring, to Israel 'Boo' Baez, III, son of Israel and Cindy Baez of Belle Glade. Cristi is a 1996 graduate of Wellington High School. She is currently employed by Dermatology Associates of the Palm,Beaches. Boo is a 1999 graduate of Glades Day School. He is currently employed by the Belle Glade Police Department. The wedding ceremony is planned for April 22, 2006, and will be held at the Belle Glade Alliance Church. The couple will reside in Palm Springs, Florida. Fred Towell in 1993. John is sur- vived by George L. Towell (Gail) Lake City, Fla.; Maxine Parson (Tony), Ponce de Leon, Fla.; Ray W. Towell (Jennifer) Stuart, Fla.; Jeanne Woodard (Bobby), Belle Glade; Mary Frances Alford (Tony), Branford, Fl. Also, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, co-workers and friends who will truly miss him. Services were held Friday March 25, 2006 at Glades Funeral Chapel Belle Glade. Christopher Wayne Carden Christopher Wayne Carden, 46, of Belle Glade, died Saturday, March 18,2006 at his home in Belle Glade. Chris was born in Albany, Georgia in 1959. He owned and operated a home improvement and computer business. Chris was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his loving mother, Grace Eberle of Belle Glade; father, Willie Carden, Jr; son, Christopher Shane Carden; brother Greg Carden; sister-in-law, Jerry Carden, and beloved friends, Jetson Morgan, of Belle Glade: David Baker, Joanie St. John. Funeral services were held Fri- day, March 24, 2006 in Albany, Georgia. All arrangements by Glades Funeral Chapel-Belle Glade. John Billie, Sr. John Billie, Sr., age 67, died March 24, 2006 at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. He was born Feb. 5, 1939 in Dade County, Florida. He was a resident of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Louise Billie; his children, Irene Jimmie, Almira (Ronnie) Bil- lie, Sr., Loraine Billie, John (Esther Grophei Billie Jr., and Carol (Raleigh) Osceola. In addition, he is survived by 18 grandchildren, Wendy Jimmie Patricia Osceola, Jessie Jimmie, Byron Billie, Kather-, ine Billie, Klaressa Osceola, Heather Billie, Chelsea Mountain, Tiffany Billie, Ronnie Billie, Jr, Alfred Billie, Natasha Billie, Kristin Billie, Shawna Billie, Dannee Billie, Bradley Osceola, Caitlin Osceola, and Brandi Osceola. E is also sur- vived by 10 great-grandchildren, Monique Jimmie, Michelle Jimmie, Jazmine Billie, Precious Jimmie, Barbara Jimmie, Ramona Jimmie, Andrew Bowers, Jr. Maria Villar- real. Avery Bowers and Rickela: Rodriguez. Gra\ eside services took'lace' Sunday, March 26, 2006 at the Big Cypress Cemetery on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation Pastor Vincent Micco officiated. All arrangements were .under the direction and care of the Bux- ton Funeral Home and Crematory. Mavis JoAnn Alley Mavis JoAnn Alley, age 53, of Clewiston, passed away March 20, 2006 in Clewiston. She was born Nov. 10, 1952 in Miami, the daugh- ter of the late Loran Jay and the late Mavis Bell (Jones) Fleming. She was a bookkeeper, employed by Stanton Mobile Homes and a "pag- eant mom" with the Miss Hendry County Pageant. Survivors include three daugh- ters, Melissa Gail Alley, of Clewis- ton, Andrea Lynn Hoyer, of Angola, IL, Dana Jo Alley of Clewiston and one sister Judy (Maurice) Langston of Crawfordville, FL, grandsons Zackary Ronquillo and Kaleb Jay Hoyer. Funeral services were held Fri- day, March 24, 2006 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home -Clewiston with Reverend Maurice Langston offici- ating. All arrangements by Akin- Davis Funeral Home Clewiston. 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Parrott Ave. Okeechobee Contractor License Number: OCSL2740-01 sales@icsflorida.com www.icsflorida.com Please RSVP to (863) 288-1410 or via the website at www. clewistonchristian.org Thursday, M arch 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee ] Belle Glade nursery cared for children of ag workers Edited by MaryAnn Morris This material was sent to Independent Newspapers of Florida by Nellie Ruth Woodruff of Belle Glade. Ms. Woodruff said that when the Belle Glade Library was remodeled, many of the boxes of historical materials found were stored by Ruth Irv- ing, also of Belle Glade. Accord- ing to Ms. Woodruff, at this time the author is unknown, although a page from the Belle Glade Her- ald, now defunct, dated Dec. 9, 1965, showing photos of some of the people who worked day in and day out to care for the chil- dren of migrant farm workers, was also found: The story of the Belle Glade Community Center and the good done by so many citizens is told here. If anyone knows who the writer is, please let us know. "The material from which these stories were taken was found preserved in the Belle Glade City Library. The scrap- books are titled, "Report of the Belle Glade Community Center, Inc." Information from the scrap- books has.been confirmed by interviews with people who initi- ated and worked in this pioneer .project. This is a tribute to the cit- izens of Belle Glade who cared enough about deprived children to become personally involved. Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history *'i "The year 1939 in the small agricultural community of Belle Glade marked an important event in the history of child care for the young children of agricul. tural workers in this area. In that year the first nursery, established and sponsored by the Belle Glade Community Center, Inc. first opened its doors in the American Legion Hall for twenty- four hour care of the infants and children whose parents worked in the packing houses. "Mrs. Edith E. Lowery, execu- tive secretary of the Council of Women for Home Missions visit- ed Belle Glade to find a space for a nursery center for children of migrant workers like those which already. operating in 14 other states. This non-profit organization was formed for the- sole purpose of establishing and maintaining the child care center. Its membership was made up Submined to INI Pet of the Week winner Apparently Ringo is getting up in years and occasionally gets some help looking around from his mom's eyeglass- es. Either Ringo enjoys getting a better look while riding around in his mom's car, or he is on his way to officiate Superbowl 40 and is about to make. some horrible calls against the Seattle Seahawks. It all depends on when this photo was taken. But either way, Ringo is this week's Pet of the Week _inner, unless it turns out that he was part of the Superbowl officiating crew, in which case, I will have -to disqualify him. But in the meantime. Ringo, owned by Bev Johnston, will enjoy a full day of pampering at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital, at Doc Savvy's pet spa. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. If you have any interesting photos of your pet, submit them to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day at the spa, sponsored by Belle Glade Veterinarian Dr. Noelle Savedoff. Since 1929 Royal's FURNITURE - APPLIA NCES & BEDDI. 7 "Optima MoN1chl" [ I All Leather! 1 1' ,: . Loveseat also available only $499.95 Belle Glade t-96-7646 Toe newiston a63-983-4W2 & aJW FtnWU ie HomMtore ia unmokalee 239-57-6138 okneedetee *$aunlisg anae 863-765H293 |B from all civic clubs, all churches, all packing houses, business houses and many individuals in Belle Glade. "By the year 1939 the Glades area was rapidly becoming one of the most important winter vegetable producing centers in our country. Increasing numbers of agricultural migrants were flocking in to work in the packing houses during the season. Thoughtful people in Belle Glade were becoming concerned and alarmed over the indifferent care that the babies and young chil- dren of the agricultural migrant families received. Many of the children and babies were left in locked cars while parents were at work. Young children were often left to care for themselves while their parents struggled to make a living in the packinghouses or fields. "So, the Belle Glade commu- nity Center, Inc. was formed. The late Arthur Wells, mayor of Belle Glade, Marie Bregger and Luther Jones were the officers. This. non-profit organization was formed for no purpose other than starting and maintaining the child care center. All civic clubs, all churches, all packing houses, all businesses and many individ- uals were members. The center operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week from March 15 to May 20, 1939. Fifty children were enrolled with an. average atten- dance of thirty. Most of the chil- dren stayed all night and received care 2-1 hours a day, seven days a week. "Ralph Freeman, another Belle Glade citizen was project manager. Miss Alicia Fisher, a kindergarten primary teacher, was sent by the Home Missions to be head of the project. Miss Fisher was assisted by a staff: Barbara Blakely, a registered nurse, Mabel Rashley and Doris Read, nursery assistants, Maude Royals,. cook and Mary Luther, cleaning girl. These staff member worked seven days a week with only one day off every two weeks. "It was a heavy schedule but they did it. Volunteer service to the nursery by the people of Belle Glade was monumental. Dr. William Buck, the late bene- factor of Belle Glade, examined the children on admittance and visited them every day. County health officials also assisted. The late Mrs. Mary J. White, volunteer assistant who; was 761 years old then, appeared on opening day and offered her services. She'helped prepare and serve noon day and evening meals and would not leave at night until the dishes were done. 1* 1' Headlines Stories from Independent's 7 newspapers in South Central Florida, PLUS searchable archives. Post Your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your communityv, c NI VIr -O '4 Public Issues Forum An open forum In which issues of the day are debated sometimes vigorously. Post For Free Post your personal messages on an open Bulletin Board for Florida residents. She gave of her services because she firmly believed in the nursery and she had a sincere desire to serve others. "It would have been impossi- ble to open the nursery without the services and equipment donated by local organizations and individuals. "The packing houses sent fresh vegetables as well as a monthly check. Civic organiza- tions and businesses helped with money, supplies and equipment as did many caring individuals. Various Women's' Missionary Societies in Florida and else- where soon began to make con- tributions. "The children .were given three good meals a day and fruits and more vegetables from indi- viduals. Vegetables came from the packing houses, milk from local dairies and the Agricultural .Experiment Station, meat from local markets and fruits and veg- etables by individuals, food sur- plus from the Works Progress Administration (WPA, a federal program begun during the administration of President Franklin D. Roose elli "The nursery staff took great prided in improving the health of the children. With the help of their nurse and local doctors, good food and tender loving care, the children were soon glowing with health and well- being. "The story is related of baby Carl \hen he was brought to- the nurser\ he had the cry of a six week-old baby, no facial expression and no strength to kick and react as a baby his age should. His mother had,been feeding him a formula of one ounce of mild to seven ounces of water. After a few weeks of a good taby diet at the center he was reacting, kicking vigorously and trying to sit up. "There was a kindergarten program for the older children during dach day while e the youngerr children had their own program of super ised activities and play. The children's parents. who worked so long and hard. were very grateful for the care lavished on their babies and chil- dren. Word of the good works for migrant worker's children in Belle Glade spread. "Soon, a steady stream of visi- tors, both local and put of town, came to visit the nursery. Then they left greatly impressed, they knew without a doubt that the people of Belle Glade were effec- tively meeting a great need. Every business proudly displayed orange posters which announced, "We support the Belle Glade Community Center." 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The Legion had originally intended to make the building available as a nursery for only this one year." Next: Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady comes to visit. Specializing In Custom Manufacturing DI & J Machinery, Inc. Hubzone Cert. 728 E. 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Every Wednesday 7:15 pm- 370 Holiday Isle Blvd 863.983.3181 www.newharvest.net 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. For additional information you may contact the Fisheating Creek WMA office at 863-946-1194. The 0CL OXBOW Lounge is OPEN Wednesday through Saturday 5 p.m. 11 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Vacancies starting at $84 1 Oxbow Drive LaBelle, FL 33935 863-675-4411 Fax: 863-675-4892 I.Im A d i nstra ivii iii i iiii i iiay ii .' - m ~ PW: * g ~ - *U~~U~EI~ kW~ A ~a MT7 --N* U i K-L TIM MML W. Thursday, March 30, 2006 . Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee , J;<_ r.. ..- ' we^ % {east b' sssrC's.syss- t r' d:& ": .vs tfv 2u**f.- 'h'i Thursday, March 30, 2006 4 OPINION Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 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.conmforum57. 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. Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. Is it true that animals only see in black and white? Thanks, Moe in Pahokee. A: Hey Moe! No it is not all the way true. There are a few excep- tions, and certain species are more prone to black and white sight than others. Many animals see different variations or shades of gray, which is related to blue and shades thereof. Also, there are many different hues of white, for example, ivory, off-white, and even cream. So, no, it's not all black and white, but many shades in between. Hope that answers your question Moe. Take care, Doc Savvy. Q: Dear Doc Savvy. I have a very long hair dog named Rex. I was thinking of shaving him down for the summer. He does spend a lot of time outside. Do I have to worry about sunburn? Thankyou, Sara in The Acreage., Hello Sara! Yes you may have to worry about Rex getting a sun- burn. A thick coat can protect *from the heat, sun or cold a sort of insulation. If your dog's coat is thick and matted or if he has a skin problem, a shave down just may be the thing to do. Make sure, however, that he does not spend too much time in the sun, or he will get burned. This is a painful and uncomfortable problem for dogs too! White dogs may not feel as much heat as a black dog, because black attracts the sun, while white reflects it. Neverthe- less, a white dog is more prone to skin conditions such as skin can- cers, so do be careful. As always in the summer, make sure your dog does not spend too .much time in the summer heat. Heat stroke is a big issue and can result in a horri- ble death. Make sure your dog has plenty of shade, ventilation, and water if spending time outside in the hot sun. Try to avoid sun times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - that's the strongest sun! Hope that helps Sara. Best wishes, Doc Savvy.I Be sure to e-mail your-pet questions to DocSavvy@aol.com and check out your pet answers weekly in The Pet Comer. What is God like? Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church There's a story about a young child who was vigorously coloring a picture. His brother noticed the boy's concentration and asked what he was drawing. Without losing a moment's momentum, the boy replied, "A picture of God!" In perfect brotherly fashion, the brother replied, "Nobody knows what God looks like!" The younger boy responded as he was working on his drawing, "They will shortly!" What does God look like? If asked, how would you describe God? One person I know describes God as a 2x4 in his life: "When I get too haughty, He puts me down in my place. When I get too low, He props me up. When I get weary, He's there to lean on." S Another friend used a little more personal description: "The saying, 'Put your big girl panties on and deal with it' is over my desk and had new meaning for me today. I looked at that and thought it should really say, 'Put you God panties on and deal with it.' That's a thought. He's up close and personal and doesn't mind being places other people would not want to be. He's colorful, fits all sizes. He's there in 'tight cracks' and He moves with you no matter where you go. He doesn't want us to go around naked so He clothes us in His panties of love and He would never approve of a thong because He never wants anything to put a wedge between us and Him." How would you describe God? At first I wasn't sure I related fully to the previous descriptions, but in further thought, both speak of a personal interactive relationship with God on a very real everyday way. In my heart, Tbelieve that our God wants an up close and per-. sonal relationship with us. That means a relationship on a level we can embrace and communicate with even on an earthy level. How would you describe your relationship with God? Many times we can help express our relationship through relating to everyday things with which are familiar. One of my favorite illus- trations of this compares God with commercials. You can probably tell how dated this illustration is by the commercials, but in my dated life, they still connect with me! God is like Bayer Aspirin He works miracles' God is like Ford - He's got a better idea. God is like Coke He's the real thing. God is like Hallmark Cards He cares enough to send His very best. And it continues! God is like Tide He gets the stains out that others leave behind. God is like General Electric He brings good things to life. God is like Alka-Seltzer try him, you'll like Him. God is like Scotch Tape - you can't see Him, but you know He's there. God is like Allstate - you're in good hands with Him. Let me close with one of my all time favorites: God is like Dial Soap. Aren't you glad you have Him? Don't you wish everybody did? Think about it! Finding satisfaction and happiness The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph. D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston One young man I knew had an excellent job and a bright future. He was a graduate in computer sciences and worked for a major employer in his field bright, personable, with a sense of humor and a good manager of money. I would see him with his girlfriend from time to time. The problem was that she was married to someone else. He was willing to accept never having a Christmas with her or having to see her when it was possible for her to get out. She was having problems with her marriage, but did not want to leave it. "George" was willing to live with the situa- tion until, after ultimatums and trying to "hang in there" he com- mitted suicide one day. His par- ents were doubly affected the rest of the family suffered from ill- nesses that did not affect "George" and they hoped that he would be the one to carry on the family name one day. I regarded this loss as a tragic waste something that was affected by a relationship that was doomed from the beginning. It was a simple problem about a Biblical inter- diction "Thou shalt not covet (Exodus 20:17). "The root of the Rev. Samuel S.Thomas problem was perhaps something else I think that "George" like many people believe that they are somehow powerless when it comes to "love." They feel smit- ten by someone and assume that they cannot say no to this over- whelming emotion that keeps all of their attention, affects their appetites, drives them to steal time away from obligations, spend long hours on the phone and generally disrupts their lives. There are songs about "Can't help myself" and all sorts of folk stories about unlikely couples that seem to be drawn together beyond their control. There are also songs and sayings about "two feet on the ground" and rec- ognizing that emotions must have limits. For many years, I kept a saying on my desk, "Love is devo- tion, not emotion." It was attributed to someone who spent her life being commit- ted to her faith. I'm not sure whether she was talking about worldly love or religious devotion, but my experience let me know that it applied to both. The cou- ples that make their lives a suc- cess together can quickly tell you about the emotional highs and lows, the temptations and the times when they might have been ready to throw in the towel, but they will add "we stuck it out" and that brought the kind of satisfac- tion possibly only when two peo- ple are devoted to each other. When devotion is not possible, for whatever reason, I cannot look for emotions to smooth things over and make a relation- ship lasting and satisfying. The emotions that bring about temp- tations, doubts, flirtations and start people on slippery slopes can lead to anger, frustration, and tragedy. When love is viewed as devo- tion, and is devotion, there comes with it the "insulation" needed to see what attracts in another per- spective. Attractions are attractive, yes, but maybe they won't lead anywhere and maybe they'll cause more problems than they're worth. The Christian story that "God so loved the. world" is about a God that was devoted to his peo- ple sticking with them through thick and thin, sharing their joys, picking them up when they were down, helping, forgiving, enjoy- ing watching them grow but never going off and saying, "I can only give you half" or "there is a limit to what I will share." That's what it is about ulti- mately and the example set for us. I have only a little knowledge of the person that said, "Love is devotion, not emotion." I have an image of someone who spent her life quietly, living with solitude, spending a lot of time praying and helping others, but she sure seemed to know something about people. I believe she got her insights from her faith - she shared it and it spoke to me and I think speaks to count- less others too. Water ruling protects fish and wildlife NAPLES An administrative judge has ruled in favor of the Florida Department of Environ- mental Protection's efforts to reserve water for fish and wildlife protection and Everglades restoration under Florida Water Law. The March 24 ruling is a vic- tory for the environment in South- west Florida because it upholds the intent of Florida Water Law that water flows, in the Caloosa- hatchee River for instance, can be reserved for restoration of natural systems from use by new devel- opment or agricultural irrigation. Two years ago, the Association of Florida Community Developers (AFCD) filed a challenge to a pro- posed rule by the Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protec- tion (FDEP), which was an effort to apply the provision in Florida Water Law allowing water man- agement districts to reserve water from consumptive use permits for protection of fish and wildlife and public health. AFCD and its mem- bers, which include many of the largest Southwest Florida devel- opers, first tried to amend the statute in the legislature over the course of two legislative sessions to make fundamental changes to Florida .Water Law. The chal- lenged portions of the Water Reservations Rule were upheld by the administrative judge and by final order of FDEP. The rule elaborates on the pur- poses for which the Water Man- agement Districts may reserve water from consumptive use, per- mits, including to protect state parks and public lands and Out- standing Florida Waters, and to prevent sinkhole formation and saltwater intrusion. It also allows for water officials to reserve water that will be made available by future resource restoration proj- ects, including Everglades Restoration. "This is an important win for' southwest Florida. The environ- ment and development are not mutually exclusive. If too much water is siphoned from our rivers during the dry season for human use, then our bays and estuaries suffer, which impacts our tourism-based economy, as well as our sport fishing businesses." stated Andrew McElwaine, Presi- dent and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. "Water is clearly the lifeblood of our region, and we, along with our partners in this case, are pleased that the judge has reaffirmed the impor- tance of protecting natural sys- tems in Florida Water Law." Four environmental groups. and two water management dis-. tricts intervened in the hearing in support of the FDEP and provided legal counsel and other support to the defense of the Water Reserva- tions Rule: Conservancy of South- west Florida, The National and Florida Audubon Societies, the Everglades Foundation, and the St. John's River and South Florida Water Management Districts. The groups are hopeful that the AFDC will not appeal the decision and will continue to work toward the adoption of an effective water resources rule. The Conservancy of South- west Florida is based in Naples. Its mission is to preserve Southwest Florida's natural envi- ronment now and forever. Conservancy buys land for Everglades ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The Nature Conservancy announced March 22, 2006 that it has purchased 1,646 acres of land along the old Kissimmee River, including a prime section of Par- adise Run, to advance important goals of the Comprehensive Ever- glades Restoration Plan (CERP). Paradise Run is prime habitat and a top priority for protection under the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Project of the CERP. The site is part of the original Kissimmee River floodplain and presents a unique opportunity for habitat restoration. The Conservancy bought the land on behalf of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for transfer at a, later date. The property is located across Route 78 northwest of Lake Okee- chobee, the largest freshwater lake in the, southeastern United States and a central component of the vast interconnected aquatic ecosystem in south Florida. The Nature Conservancy will eventu- ally sell the land to the SFWMD when funds become available. "This land came on the market at an unplanned moment, but one very timely for restoration of these important Everglades sys-' tems. We appreciate The Nature Conservancy providing assistance in acquiring this priority tract at this critical time," said Ruth Clements, director of the SFWMD Land Acquisition Department. "The conservation value of this acquisition is not only the protection of top priority habitat for the CERP but the enormous contribution to restoration of related aquatic sites and abating threats to them," said Victoria Tschinkel, Florida director of The Nature Conservancy. '"The site supports several fed- erally listed threatened or endan- gered species, such as bald eagle, snail kite, crested caracara and wood stork, and supports 20 state listed species, including many wading birds. This is a golden opportunity for ecosystem restoration," said Steve Schubert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice. S"Paradise Run appears to have, earned its name through abun- dant wildlife resources," said Paul Gray, Audubon's Lake Okee- chobee Watershed Program coor- dinator. "A number 'f significant wading; birds ard ducks have been found there, as well as vigor- ous fish populations." The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization that preserves plants, animals and natural com- munities representing the diversi- ty of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to sur- vive. With funding from the voter approved Florida Forever pro- gram and our generous donors the Conservancy has helped pro- tect more than 1.1 million acres in Florida since 1961. Teach to children to mind their manners Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. 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Editorial: Newa Edtor Mark Yr.wi Reporer Jos Ziano Bll Falrn Nlwi Clerk Ideayb Goneale? AdvertisingF Advert ig Dwector Judy Kasten Naional Account Joy Parnist Advernuing Managr Brerida Jrami.:. A lcniir. Services M lsW Ag-e Lilurer Adarm indeprndenr N.':ipaprsn. Inc Ctminman Joe Smyil Psiderntr Ed Dulin Vice Presideri :.f F,:.nd Ope r'., Tom Byrd Execune Edtr Imram Elikern Member d: ..| Florida Press Assoctadten It is one thing to have a vision for your family; it's another thing to have a perfect vision for your family. Take the family dinner table (please! as some exasperated families might exclaim). This is a great way to reconnect as family, feed and nurture souls and make sure that your family is making the mark nutritionally. But a prob- lem arises when the maker of the family meal (usually Mom) has visions of Norman Rockwell fam- ily dinners dancing in her head like proverbial sugar plums. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Those Norman Rockwell pictures were paintings, not actu- al snapshots taken in someone's real home. This was Norman's exercise in fantasy caught on can- vas not the real deal. If your family is anything like mine, your children are likely to be the conductors of all manner of unseemly behavior that would make a grown man's eyes water. You know what I'm talking about wiping their mouths on their sleeves and putting such large forkfuls of food in their mouths that knowing the Heim- lich maneuver is essential just to survive till breakfast the next day. The question is, how do we bring up these children of ours to not be social misfits and ne'er do wells at the dinner table? The real answer to decent table manners lies with the par- ents. Children must be trained and part of that training is from example. Here are few dinner table rules to consider for every- one involved: Put your napkin on your lap. It requires very little energy to do so and will endear you forever to the hostess. Wait for the blessing, if one is said. If you want to blow away the hostess, wait for her to sit down and pick up her fork. If you find you must spit something out, it is better to use your napkin than to gross out the entire table with the big wad of unchewable meat you pulled out with your hands and perched on the side of your plate. It is also unnecessary to make an announcement about your find- ing. If you are drinking some- thing from a glass or enjoying your soup, it is preferable to do so silently. It is unnerving to well- mannered guests to listen to 5 people at the same time slurp soup. It is better to ask your table mate to pass something to you, than reach across him and drag your sleeve through his gravy. This will most assuredly cause great distress to the person whose plate you have desecrated and the person in charge of laun- dry. The words "please" and "thank-you" have not been strick- en from the English language. Use them liberally. If there is something big and green stuck in someone's teeth at the table, make inconspicuous hand gestures to notify him or her. Again, loud announcements of this sort are completely unnec- essary. Likewise, if there is some- thing big and green stuck in your teeth and someone gestures to you about it, kindly ask to be excused and take care of it out of view. Using a fork tine, credit card or even toothpick to dislodge the intruder, is highly frowned upon. For some reason, manners aren't taught as quickly as they are caught. Becoming vigilant with dinner table habits will serve everyone in the family well. Man- ners are a common ground that helps to establish the dinner table as an enjoyable place to be. Use them, and they will serve you. Forget about them, and they (or the lack of them) will embarrass you. It is a simple thing that costs nothing and yet, could cost every- thing in a social setting. Manners are essential: Don't let your children leave home without them. 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Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee OPINION Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Sheriff's Office arrests Glades County Sheriff's Office Arrest Report robbery suspect By Jose Jesus Zaragoza PAHOKEE While investi- gating a robbery at a home in Pahokee, police found their way to a juvenile suspect, arresting him on charges of'theft. Police recovered the stolen property from the suspect, including property stolen from six other homes throughout the city. Deputy Michael Farley with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office made the arrest Saturday after investigating the most recent break in. A rash of burgla- ries through the course of two weeks had been reported lead- ing up to the arrest. According to law enforce- ment officials, the suspects' M.O. consisted of daytime bur- glaries of homes. Detectives say residents sometimes left for short periods of time in one case as little as 30 minutes - and returned to find their homes broken into and their property stolen in the daring heists. The robbers were able to make away with a variety of items, including Playstation con- soles, CD players, stereo equip- ment and various other pieces of high-priced electronics. The suspects' luck ran out Saturday, when police arrested him and got him to confess to the rest of the burglaries on Apple Ave. and Cyprus Ave., to name a few locations. The. sus- pect took police to a residence where the stolen goods were "People shouldn't take for granted the fact that it is daytime and their homes won't be broken into." - Sergeant Duncan Kinlaw being stored and told police that he had not acted alone in the burglaries. Police are now looking for his partners in crime three indi- viduals who also participated in the burglaries. The investigation is on going, with more-arrests and further charges to be pur- sued, according to Sergeant Duncan Kinlaw. The sergeant asks residents in the meantime to be wary and vigilant while leaving their hous- es during the day. He urges homeowners to be careful, given the nature of the crimes and the fact that they have occurred in the daytime, as. opposed to at night. "People shouldn't take for granted the fact that it isdaytime and their homes won't be bro- ken into," Sergeant Kinlaw said. If you have any information on the robberies, you are asked to contact the Palm Beach Coun- ty Sheriff's Otfice at 996-1670 or Crimestoppers at (800) 458- TIPS. Editor's note: Any individual listed in the arrest reports, do not indicate guilt. Any one wishing to contact the newspaper upon final disposition of their case, may do so for publication. March 18 Carlos DeLeon, 36, of Clewis- ton, was arrested by deputy Jason Griner on an active warrant for Hendry County and active war- rant from Dade County. He remains in custody without privi- lege of bond. March 19 Ricardo Romoa, 18, of Moore Haven, was arrested by SgL Don Salo on the charge of aggravated: battery (domestic violence). He was later ROR'ed. Carlos DeLeon, 36, of Clewis- ton was arrested by Deputy Steven McKinley on an active war- rant from Dade County. He remains in custody without privi- lege of bond. March 20 Michael Brown, 52, of Okee- chobee, was arrested by Deputy Belinda Pottorff on an active war- rant for vehicular homicide. He remains in custody with bond set at $25,000. March 21 Robert Niles, 42, of Pulnta Gorda was arrested by deputy Richard Ermeri on the charges of resisting officer without violence, possession of meth and posses- sion of drug paraphernalia. He remains in custody with bond set at$10,000. Robert Niles, 42, of Punta Gorda, was arrested by Sgt. Dwayne McQuaid on two Char- lotte County warrants, a Levy Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs the help of the community to help locate a want- ed fugitive as of March 24, 2006. His name is Corey Harris, alias: Corey Slydell; "Rawheen". He is described as a black male, D.O.B: April 21, 1969 He is six-feet tall and weighs 170 pounds he has black hair and brown eyes. He has scar on upper right arm. His last known address is Padgett Ct., Pahokee his last known occupa- tion is laborer. He is wanted for Felony Fail- ure to appear domestic bat- tery; possession of marijuana; possession of cocaine; violation of probation: possession, of cocaine. Failure to appear rob- bery and burglary with assault/battery. Failure to appear - resisting officer without vio- lence. If you should have. any informa- tion or know the ti\htie- Corey about of, Harris please call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). You may remain anony- nlous and could be eligible for cash reward. Dealers accused of selling dangerous cars ORLANDO Tom Gallagher, Florida's chief financial officer, last week announced the arrests of two Central Florida men accused of defrauding auto insurers and reselling dangerous cars to unsuspecting buyers. Mr. Gallagher is seeking more than $1 million in restitution., "This is a growing and trou- bling problem in Florida-vve saw similar scams like this appear in the wake of recent hurricanes, as flooded and hurri- cane-damaged vehicless began appearing on used car lots,'" said Mi. Gall agher, \, ho :,ei sees, the. Department K.f. Financial ,6Sr- vices' Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF), which led the inves- tigation. "These schemes endan- ger the lives of the unsuspecting citizens who buy these cars, put dangerous and unsafe vehicles on our roads and highways, and cause increases in the auto insurance premiums Floridians pay." Hanford Andrew Sutter, owner and operator of Orlando- based Total Fleet Solution (TFS), along with Andrew Dinda, a TFS employee, are charged with engaging in a scheme to defraud in addition.to numerous counts of filing false and fraudulent insurance, claims, grand theft, and uttering forged documents. TFS was operating as an unli- censed third-party administrator and was contracted to appraise damage on some rental cars and file claims for the damage with auto insurance companies. Sutter and Dinda billed auto insurers nearly $800,000 in inflat- ed damage estimates on wrecked rental car vehicles ihat they billed as a total loss to col- lect higher payments from the insurance companies;. Then,. to, avoid ,the branding of "salvage" or "rebuilt" on the cars' titles, the men sold the damaged cars to car dealers who resold the cars to unsuspecting buyers. Detec- tives found that most of the appraisals of the wrecked rental vehicles were completed by viewing photographs of the damaged vehicles, with no on- site inspections by TFS adjusters. The charges stem from a joint investigation by DIF, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), and the Depart- ment of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The ,charges are being prosecuted by the Ninth Judicial Circuit's Office of the State Attorney. Additional arrests are anticipated. Mr. Gallagher is urging Florid- ians to check if the Vehicle Iden- tification Number (VIN) on their vehicle matches any of the esti- mated 120 vehicles re-sold as part of this scheme. The VIN, a multi-digit, 17-character alpha- numeric identifier that establish- es a vehicle's unique identifica- lion, is usually located on the driver's side of the dashboard, visible through the windshield as wellas on-the-inside door panel, and included in title or loan doc- uments. 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We try to report the news fairly and facilitate a fair but vigorous discussion of public issues. We are proud to be journalists, not power brokers. And we're proud to understand the difference. Let us know by emailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. Clewiston News GLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT The Sun Community Service Through journalism STO E H UR., O S AT '' TS SU .SIM O P We report, but YOU decide, l- ~yookcsat wale Serving the communities south of Lake bkeechobee I Thursday, March 30, 2006 F 5r,- . Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006 X\' p4.\t..A>:. ~.2* --~ .-. ../ -' ." ,"*.. r At. Map showing the modern day flow of water from'". the lake through a ..-- series of canals. Hunilton Di.(StOr,a .1947--.Heavy rainfall and tropical storms left most of South Florida underwater. Thousands of cattle were drowned and property damage was widespread. 1950 Florida Governor and Mrs. Fuller Warren were in f;.,- : Okeechobee County for the g - dedication of the Central and| j:'.. South Florida Flood Control Disrrict. The plague states: . The original meeting of three ;; hundredcitizens of central -:1 -- 1 and southern Florida who :. * authorized the formation of the Flood Control Committee of Florida'was held on this : spot October 6. 1947. The committee represented the area before all state and national agencies and the public until the project was approved in Washington and state legislation was enacted forming the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District in 1949." Prior to I1960- -,-^te . S Before channel- '. Kissimmee Rive was a slow mov- ing, winding river that often r S floodedits r banks onto thousands of ..," .. floodplain. 1961 Former President S Herbert Hoover spoke at the : dedication of f the dike around Lake Okeechobee. . - -' - the Everglades Lake Okeechobee, Lady of Mystery," by Twila Valentine Photos courtesy Florida Photographic Archives and www.tommvmarkham.com Web site. 0.-- -. -, or flj -~ .9ewq 1891 Hamilton Disston purchased 4 million acres of South Florida land for $1 million. 1909 The Calooshatchee River was dredged for navigation. SOUTH FLORIDA WATERSHED TIMELINE 1845 Florida becomes a state. Congress later grants 500,000 acres of land to the state for "internal improvements." 1850 The federal government conmevs the titles to 20 million acres of sovereign lands and wetlands to the state of Florida Lirough an act that transferred all "land unfit for cultivation due to its swamp) and overflowed condition." 1881 To save the state from bankruptcy, the Board of Trustees of the State Internal Improvement Trust Fund sells 4 milhon acres in central and south Florida to Hamilton Dission of Philadelphia for $1 million. The conditions of the sale require that Mr. Disston drain land to attract agricultural development. 1881 A channel is dredged from the head waters of the Caloosahatchee to Lake Okeechobee. This process connects three lakes to Lake Okeechobee by a 22 foot wide fi\e foot deep canal. Prior to this the lakes had been separated by marshy grasslands. The canal provides a navigable channel for steam boats from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico. This opens up the region to economic development. 1882 The Okeechobee Land Company and the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Canal Companies attempt to drain the Everglades. They dig 11 miles of canal south of Lake Okeechobee in the direction of Miami. 1902 The Kissinunee River Navigation Project is authorized by Congress. (The project. which was com- pleted in 1909, created a channel 3 feet deep bv 30 feet wide following the winding Kissimmee River for 109 miles.) 1906 Governor Napolean Bonaparte Broward pushes through a $250,000 tax-supported plan to cre- ate the Everglades Drainage District and to dig a 200 foot wide canal between Lake Okeechobee and the Saint Lucie River. The first project begins in 1906 with the construction of the New Ri\er canal that reach- es from Lake Okeechobee to Fort Lauderdale. Between 1907 and 1929. die state spends $18 million and built 440 miles of canals and levees. 1917 Four canals are dug. dissecting the Everglades. These canals run southeast end of Lake Okeechcbee towards Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. 1924 Drainage. drying, and oxidation of the peat soils south of Lake Okeechobee mean the exposed soil is rapidly wearing away, causing flooding of the surrounding croplands. 1926 A hurricane floods South Florida, killing approximately 300 people. 1928 A hurricane causes a storm surge in Lake Okeechobee, drowning nearly 2,000 people in the area south of Lake Ckeechobee. 1932 The Hoover Dike is constructed around Lake Okeechobee to contain further floods, and the Okeechobee Waterway (a 155-mile-long waterway from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean b\ wav of the Caloosahatchee River. Lake Okeechobee aind the St. Lucie Canal) is authorized 1935 The Moore Haxen Lock is built on the Caloosahatchee Riser. 1936 The Army Corps of Engineers dredgs the Caloosahatchee to a depth of six feet. 1943-44 Severe drought and decades of drainage take their toll on the river of gi ass. Wildfires spread though the Everglades. consuming the organic soils. 1947 1.3 million acres are dedicated to the Everglades National Park, by President Truman. making it the first national park established because of its biological wonders. 1947 Record rainfall 100 inches between March and November combined with two hurricanes and a tropical storm result in the "'Great Florida Flood" which covers 5 million acres with water, and leaves residents of South Florida pleading with state and federal officials for help with flood control. 1948 Congress passes the Flood Control Act and creates the Central and Southern Flood Control Project (CSF). This system extends from Orlando in the north to the Everglades in the south and includes most inflows and outflows to and from Lake Okeechobee as well as parts of the upper St. Johns River. The system is to be designed and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and operated and maintained by the state. A Citizen's Comminuttee on Water Control is appointed by Gov. Millard F. Caldwell to determine the most appropri- ate state organization to meet the conditions of the Central and Southern Project. 1949 The Legislature creates the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District to assume responsibility for the CSF. The group takes over the duties of the Okeechobee Flood Control District and, by 1955. they also take over assets and liabilities of the Everglades Drainage District. 1950 In response to flooding along the Caloosahatchee Riser, work begins on plans to .' '" straighten and deepen the river to 8 feet. "r 1 ,, r 1961 The COE again dredges the Caloosahatchee River. to control flooding in the river ''^. "? *area. The dredging leaves the river a 65 mile long. 425 foot wide, 25 foot deep channel. The Caloosahatchee River is now known as C-43 canal. 1962 In response to the demand for flood control in the developed areas around the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and in the Kissimmee River basin, the Kissimmee River is chan- nelized.. Between 1962 and 1971, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) chan- nelized .the Kissimmee River and created a 30 foot deep, 300 foot wide, 56 mile longdrainage canal tC-38). This project converts 44 percent of the floodplain to pasture, draining app!ro-x.- imately 31.000 acres of wetlands. 1963 The Exerglades is divided into three Water Conservation Areas upon(thecopipe tio of a system of canals and levees. ' 1963 The Franklin Lock is completed on the Calocishatchee River. 1966-67 -'A drop in the water table results in 15 new sinkholes in ceintal.Florida. 1970 The Friends of the Everglades is established by'Marjory Stouethan Douglas. . 1971. The..,COE completes the channelization of the Kissinunee River. Before.the vo&k -is even completed, environmentalists and residents of the Kissiimnee RiveM ,basin see the' evi-. ronmentaldamage and call for the river's restoration. ' 1976 The Kissiminee River Restoration Act is signed by the 'Florida State Legislature. 1980s Algae blooms in Lake Okeechobee are blamed on high levels of nutrients entering the ,- t lake. Taylor Creek/Ntbbin Slough, is identified-as oie of-the main sources of excess phospho- rf u s "- ' 1987 The Department of Environmental Regulation initiates the Dair y Rule, accompanied ,-d' with a Dairy Buyout program. They require dairy operators to either build the capacity) to treat cow waste on site or take the cows out the watershed area. This results in a downsizing of the industry with many dairies in the watershed leaving the area. The buyoutu" ,c9ss Okeechobee County hundreds of jobs. , 1988 A lawsuit is filed against South Florida Management District, by the- federal goyern- ment. The charges are for polluting the Everglades with large amounts of phosphorus. .- 1988 Construction for the Everglades Nutrient Removal Project begins, making. it,the,first A manmade wetland for phosphorus removal. 0 3 / Everglades region and to National Park Service structures.' J # 1992 Congress authorizes the US Army Corps-of Engineers to imunplenient the Kissiiimmee River Restoration Project. Part of the old river will be restored by the removal of two water F control structures and the filling in of 22 miles of canal. ? i1994 The Everglades Forever Act is enacted by the Florida Legislature. In order to improve water quality in the Everglades, it is mandated bv the act that Stormuwater Treatment Vater Areas (STAs) were to be constructed. Over 20 years the sugar industry agrees to pay $320 million, while the taxpayers are to pa\ the rest. 2000-2001 Drought forces South Florida to restrict water use. For 194 consecutive dals. Lake Okeechobee's water level drops below 11 feet. On May 24. the lake is recorded at 8.97 leet NGVD the lowest level ever recorded for Lake Okeechobee. The drought creates prob- lems for water managers who deal with demands for drinking water and irrigation as well as the threat of salt water intrusion into waterways normally fed by the big lake, but ithe drought helps the lake's ecosystems. As the hlittoral zones around the lake dry out. invasive vegetation is burned off or cleared, and native vegetation replanted. Volunteers help state workers replant the islands and lakeshore with native vegetation. When the rains finally come and the water returns, the replenished littoral zones provide spawning area, for fish and habitat for wad ng birds. ...... 2002 President George W. Bush and Florida Governor Jeb Bush sign an agreement provid- Sing $7.8 billion for the Everglades restoration project. The federal and state governments will .4..*q share the cost. :. :z*"---: 2004 Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne dump record rainthfall on the state of t-Wb2'l.dE Florida, leaving widespread flooding in their wake and raising the lexel of Lake Okeechobee. The high winds from the hurricane churn the lake water, ripping out vegetation. c.' "2005 Hurricane Wilma furthers the damage left by the 2004 hurricanes and dumps more S water into a system that had not yet recovered from the flooding of tihe previous year. The :.-''..K-.?; flooded lake is left a muddy mess. Discharges of thle muddy water to the Caloosahatchee and 'St. Lucie Canal threaten estuaries on both coasts. Sources: South Florida Water Managemnent District. LU.S. Geological Sur\e\, U S. Armn\ Corps of Engineers. Audubon Society. "Histonr of Okeechobee County'" by Kl[e Vanlandinghanm. * 1- '-.(.. ,* ' ;! 0. - '4 0!1 6 00' t4 '0 ~ 51 16 4~ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006 \ 'Dredging, ditching and diking' changed South Florida's watershed By Katrina Elsken South Florida suffers from water woes. Some areas have too little and face water restric- tions. Other areas have too much freshwater threatening to flood homes or damage saltwa- ter estuaries. The state's history is filled with "the three Ds" ditching, dredging and diking all well- intentioned changes to the natu- ral systems, which often had unintended results. In 1880, the fledgling State of Florida was bankrupt. The Civil War had taken its toll. The Flori- da Internal Improvement Fund was obligated to the bondhold- ers of the railroad and canal companies, who had been ruined by the devaluation of the Confederate currency. But Flori- da had assets. When Florida was given statehood in 1845, Congress deeded the state 500,000 acres. Five years later, the federal gov- ernment gave the state of Florida 20 million acres of swampy land deemed "unfit for cultivation due to its swamp and over- flowed condition." The State of Florida had swampland for sale and state officials found a buyer. In 1881, the state sold 4 mil- lion acres of South Florida land at 25 cents an acre to Hamilton Disston of Pennsylvania. The sale came with a catch: Mr. Dis- ston agreed to dig canals and drain the land for development and farming. Overland transportation was impractical and in some places impossible so Mr. Dis- ston's first task was to open up waterways for steam boat traffic. His plan included a steamboat highway from Lake Tohopekali- ga to Fort Myers. Included in Mr. Disston's pur- chase was the trading post of Allendale. Allendale, which would later be renamed Kissim- mee, would become Mr. Dis- ston's headquarters.. Steam boats built in Kissimmee carried dredges and workers to the remote areas being drained. The boats also carried settlers and their belongings into the remote Florida wilderness. Mr. Disston's companies dredged connections between lakes in the Kissimmee area (what would be known the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes) and Lake Kissimmee, which flows into the Kissirnrnee River. Accounts vary about the rapid drop of the lakes after the com- pletion of the canals, but records from the time show that within 30 days the water levels around Lake Toho went down approxi- mately three feet. As another part of the river highway, Mr. Disston's compa- nies dredged a connection between Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River. Before the dredging project, the Caloosahatchee River was not directly connected to Lake Okeechobee. The river started at Lake Flirt, which was about two miles east of LaBelle, and flowed west to the ocean. The area between Lake Flirt and Lake Hipochee was made up of marshy wetlands and two other small lakes. To make a path for boat traffic from Fort Myers to Lake Okee- chobee and then north on the river to Kissimmee, dredges /started at the ocean and worked their way inland, deepening the channel as necessary and blast- ing a waterfall out of the way near Fort Thompson. The dredge continued through Lake Lettuce, Lake Bonnet and Lake Hipochee. At the western end of Lake Hipochee, the dredge fol- lowed a small existing canal, which was believed to have been originally dug by the Paleo or Mayaimi Indians, and finally connected the waterway to Lake Okeechobee. Connecting Lake Okee- chobee to the Caloosahatchee River changed both the lake and the river. The smaller lakes that had been connected by the dredging would eventually be lost in the river. Water that had once flowed slowly from the big lake, through marshlands, to smaller lakes and then to more marshlands, now had a faster channel to travel to the sea. By 1883 steamboats were making regular runs between Fort Myers and Kissimmee. While boat traffic opened up the Caloosahatchee River area to settlements, connecting the river to the lake had unexpected con- sequences. Heavy rainfall during the hurricane seasons in the 1920s brought flooding all along the river. In response, the state approved projects to dredge the channel deeper and straighter. A system of locks was added to control the flow of water. Alvah Burke, who was inter- viewed in 1985 in LaBelle, cap- tained a steam boat on the Caloosahatchee River from 1914 until he joined the Army during World War I. "It was a beautiful river, but it was crooked as a black snake," said "Captain" The paddle steamer Thomas A. Edison docked on the Caloosahatchee River near Alva in 1910. Special to INI/Florida Archives The Steamship Roseada travels the Kissimmee River in this photo from the 1890s. The steamship is loaded with passen- gers and supplies headed for Okeechobee. This photo taken in 1914 shows the connection between Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River. Burke, who was 90 at the time of the interview. The river had twists so sharp and narrow that boat traffic was tricky, he said. At one bend, nick- named "four rope bend," they had to put men on the shore with ropes to help guide the boat through the turns. He said during the dry season the Caloosahatchee River was so shallow that a man could easily wade across it. It would be about 18 inches deep at the LaBelle bridge, he said. The river was so crooked, he continued, that the bridge at LaBelle ran east to west. It was a turnstile bridge, he explained, with a pedestal in the middle. The bridge tender's station was in the middle of the bridge, and he. would turn the bridge side- ways to allow large boats to pass. When they dredged and straightened the river, they didn't move the bridge. They just turned h-e bridge north to south. Belore the end of the 20th century, the Calooshatchee would be dredged five times, turning a slow-moving, shallow, winding river into a fast-moving, deep channel. Hamilton Disston's compa- nies, the Okeechobee Land Company and Atlantic and the Gulf Coast Canal Company, also undertook the first attempt to drain- the Everglades. They exca- vated 11 miles of canals south of Lake Okeechobee in the direc- tion of Miami. As land was drained, Mr. -Disston sold it to farmers. But dredging was costly and he couldn't drain land fast enough to keep up with his expenses. In the end, Mr. Disston could not tame the Everglades. Freezes in 1894 and 1895 devastated the citrus farms in the Kissimmee area. Unsound bank debt and speculation left the 'country in a depression. Mr. Disston was ruined financially and returned to Philadelphia. Florida officials did not give up on their hope to "drain the swamp" and tame the wild Ever- glades. With Mr. Disston gone, others would take up the chal- lenge., In 1902, the Kissimmee River Navigation Project was author- ized by Congress. The project, which was completed in 1909, created a channel 3 feet deep by 30 feet wide following the wind- ing Kissimmee River for 109 miles. In 1906 Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward promoted a $250,000 tax-supported plan to create the Everglades Drainage District. In his 1905 campaign, the governor had promised to create an "Empire of the Ever- glades," by draining that "pesti- lence-ridden swamp." The first project began in 1906 with the construction of the New River canal that reached from Lake Okeechobee to Fort Lauderdale. By 1917, four canals dissected the Everglades. These canals ran southeast end of Lake Okee- chobee towards Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Not to be left out, the citizens of Stuart led a campaign to improve waterways for boat traf- fic in their area. Between 1916 and 1924, the St. Lucie Canal was dug, connecting the St.' Lucie River to Lake Okeechobee. This made it possible for boats to travel from the east coast to the west coast by way of Lake Okee- chobee. Between 1907 and 1929, the state spent $18 million and built 440 miles of canals and levees, including a small earthen levee on the south side of Lake Okee- 1 nis aerial pno ou ivioure nH River was taken in the 1950s. Everglades drainage project dredge Culebra is at work in the St. Lucie Canal in this photo from 1921. The St. Lucie Canal was originally dug for navigation, connecting Lake Okee- chobee to the St. Lucie River. This "crying cow" drawing by Warren Church was on the cover of the "Tentative Report of Flood Damage," document- ing the damages from the Great Florida Flood. chobee. The "reclaimed" land was rich farmland, but new prob- lems arose. When exposed to air, the peat soils south of Lake Okeechobee oxidized, turned to dust and blew away. The dry soil could also catch fire. In. the late 1920s, lake area residents and farmworkers found that their system of canals and small levees was no match for Mother Nature. In 1926, a hurricane flooded South Florida, killing approximately 300 peo- ple. The town of Moore Haven was especially hard hit when it was flooded by a storm surge in Lake Okeechobee. In 1928, an even deadlier hur- ricane drowned thousands of farmworkers when a storm surge breached the lake's south- ern levee. Residents of South Florida begged their elected officials for help. They found a champion in Herbert Hoover, who had been an engineer before becoming involved in politics. Mr. Hoover, as Secretary of Commerce, visited the hurri- cane-stricken area in 1926. After the hurricane of 1928, Mr. Hoover, then a presidential nom- inee, returned to Florida to see the hurricane damage first hand. His concern for the people of Florida helped Mr. Hoover win votes in the 1928 election. As president, he convinced Con- gress to approve millions of dol- lars for flood control in Florida. The River and Harbor Act of 1930 authorized the construc- tion of 67.8 miles of levee along the south shore of the lake and 15.7 miles of levee along the north shore. In the 1930s, work continued on efforts to control the flow of water in South Florida. Canals were dug or deepened to deal with flooding; dikes were built to hold water in. Prior to 1940, few people lived in the Kissimmee basin. Land use in the basin was prima- rily farming and cattle ranching. Rapid growth and development after World War II changed the Kissimmee Basin, and left it more vulnerable to damage from flooding. Between 1943 and 1946, instead of too much water, Floridians faced a severe drought. Decades of drainage left the natural systems unable to function. Wildfires spread through the Everglades, feeding on the organic soil. In 1947, the drought ended as rain began to fall but Floridi- ans' relief turned to despair when it continued to fall without end in sight. In what would be later known as the Great Florida Flood, 100 inches of rainfall flooded the state. North of Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee River Valley was underwater. South of the big lake, the system of levees and canals had landowners threatening vio- lence, as some tried to dynamite dikes to relieve flooding, and others, whose property the dikes were protecting, tried to stop them. Livestock and wildlife strug- gled to find any high ground. An estimated 25,0000 cattle were drowned. "Ninety percent of eastern Florida, from Orlando to Flamin- go, was under water," wrote Stu- art B. McIver in"The South Flori- da Sea," published on the www.langfordfamilyties.com Web site. "In Davie, with its vast acreage in citrus groves and cat- tle lands, the water was waist deep; in Fort Lauderdale, waves were washing across Las Olas Boulevard,". Mr. Stuart wrote. "Weary horses and cattle stood forlornly on levees in western Broward and Palm Beach coun- ties, sharing what little high ground remained with deer, wildcats, raccoons and rat- tlesnakes. People whose proper- ty was threatened by water backed up by dams and locks attempted to dynamite them but were faced down by people packing guns to guard the dams that were holding back the waters from their homes and farms. In a primitive struggle for survival, neighbor confronted neighbor." Adding to Floridians' misery, the state was hit by tropical storms. In September 1947, 17 people were killed when a hurri- cane made landfall near Fort Lauderdale, with sustained winds of 121 mph. South Florida residents peti- tioned elected officials for flood control. According to Kyle VanLand- ingham's "History :of Okee- chobee," area ranchers took the lead in lobbying for flood con- trol. "On Oct. 6, 1947, about 300 persons assembled at the (Okee- chobee) county courthouse and authorized Irlo Bronson, presi- dent of the Florida Cattlemen's Association, who presided over the meeting, to name a commit- tee that would help push a flood control program through Con- gress," Mr. Vanlandingham wrote. "Senator Claude Pepper flew in for the meeting and announced that he would be meeting with President Truman within a week and would urge him to move ahead with emer- gency fund allotments for the construction of the water control program. Also on hand at the meeting were representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers." Congress passed the Flood Control Act and created the Cen- tral and Southern Flood Control Project (CSF). This system extended from Orlando to the Everglades. The system was to be designed and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers and operated and main- tained by the state. The CSF project also included expansion of the dike around Lake Okeechobee. Lake Okee- chobee was completely encir- cled by 143 miles of levee, with an average height of about 35 feet. In 1949, the Legislature creat- ed the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District to assume responsibility for the CSF. The group took over the duties of the Okeechobee Flood Control District and, by 1955, they also took over assets and liabilities of the Everglades Drainage District. The organiza- tion was the forerunner of the South Florida Water Manage- ment District, which would be established in 1961. The hurricane season of 1961 brought Hurricane Donna. The resulting flooding inspired new calls for help with flood control. In 1962, in response to the demand for flood control in the developed areas around the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and in the Kissimmee River basin, the Kissimmee River was chan- nelized. Between 1962 and 1971, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredged the Kissimmee River and created a 30 foot deep, 300 foot wide, 56 mile long drainage canal (C-38). This project converted 44 per- cent of the Kissimmee River's floodplain to pasture, draining approximately 31,000 acres of wetlands. The channelization of the river created controversy in the Mr, ".7 tn cials sought solutions that looked at the whole system. Saving the Everglades and the coastal estuaries will require addressing the health of the Kissimmee River and Lake Okee- chobee. (Some information for this article came from: Broward County Historical Commission, the Audubon. Society, the National Geographic Survey, the Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida Water Management Dis- trict, and Fish Florida Maga- zine.) Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006. river basin, with protests from environmentalists and local resi- dents who opposed changing the winding, slow-moving river into a fast-running canal. The channelization work was barely completed when plans were under way to restore the river. In 1971, the COE completed the channelization of the Kissimmee River. Five years later the Kissim- mee River Restoration Act was signed by the Florida State Legis- lature. In the 1980s, Lake Okee- chobee showed signs of degra- dation. Algae blooms covered square miles of the big lake. -When the blooms died, the resulting fish kills had anglers and environmentalists asking government officials for help. The blooms were blamed on high levels of nutrients entering the lake. Taylor Creek/Nubbin Slough was identified as one of the main sources of excess phosphorus, with runoff from area dairies contributing to the problem. The Department of Environ- mental Regulation initiated the Dairy Rule, accompanied with a Dairy Buyout program. They required dairy operators to either build the capacity to treat cow waste on sile o01 take the cows out the watershed area. This resulted in a downsizing of the industry with many dairies in the watershed leaving the area. The "buyout" cost Okeechobee County hundreds of jobs. The work to reduce phospho- rus levels had little effect on the lake's overall health. Hurricanes and tropical storms continued to cause the water levels in Lake Okeechobee to rise. The marshy areas around the lake disap- peared under high water. These marshy areas act as "kidneys" to help clean nutrier-t1 from the water. They also provide spawn- ing areas for fish and habitat for wading birds. As the water rose, the lake's ecosystem was threat- ened. Friends of Lake Okeechobee was formed, and lobbied the South Florida Water Manage- ment District and the Army Corps of Engineers to lower the lake levels and keep them lower, to allow the lake's littoral zones to recover. The new lake level schedule was only in place a few months when Mother Nature tool: care of getting the water lower tL.an anyone anticipated. In 2000 and 2001 drought forced South Flori- da to restrict water use. For 194 consecutive days, the Lake Okeechobee's water level dropped below 11 feet. On May 24, the lake level was 8.97 feet - the lowest level ever recorded for Lake Okeechobee. The drought created prob- lems for water managers who dealt with demands for drinking water and irrigation as well as the threat of salt water intrusion into waterways normally fed by the big lake, but the drought helped the lake's ecosystems. As the littoral zones around the lake dried out, invasive vegetation was burned off or cleared, and native vegetation replanted. When the rains finally came and the water returned, the replenished littoral zones provid- ed spawning areas for fish and habitat for wading birds. The lake was showing signs of recovery, but it wasn't to last. In 2004 Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne dumped record rainfall on the state of Florida, leaving wide- spread flooding in their wake and raising the level of Lake Okeechobee. The high winds from the hurricanes churned the lake water, ripping out vegeta- tion. All of the progress made during the drought was lost to power of the hurricane-force winds. In 2005 Hurricane Wilma fur- thered the damage left by the 2004 Hurricanes and dumped more water into a system that had not yet recovered from the flooding of the previous year. High winds pushed the lake water south, revealing the lake's muddy bottom. When the winds shifted and the water rushed back, it churned up all the sedi- ment from the lake bottom. The flooded lake was left a muddy mess. 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Plus Tax Thursday, March 30,.2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee GCD School Briefs Submitted to INI Bikes lay dormant, for now, as West Glades prepares for their very first Bunny Bingo fundraiser to help alleviate costs connected with obtaining new playground equipment. Bunny Bingo event for West Glades Elementary By Barbara Oehlbeck It's another first at West Glades School. Their first Bunny Bingo will take place at the school Friday, April 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is ho admis- sion fee at the door. This project is to raise funds for playground equipment at. the school. This is a titanic effort to raise $10,000 for this equip- ment, which is not covered by funds allocated for regular school use. Bingo cards will be 10 for $5. If you win a bingo game,, you'll be given an Easter ham from Winn-Dixie or U-Save. These two community supermarkets have donated the hams for this soecuak event. There will be at least 10 bingo games. Between games, prizes will raffled. Tickets are only 50-cents for the raffle, and prizes include brand new bicycles, a televi- sion, grill, slip-and-slide and multiple other prizes, which have been donated by local businesses and individuals. In between all the fun-filled "This is not just a school event, it's for the entire community as well as for all the children who will enjoy the playground equipmentt." activities there'll be snacks and drinks sloppy Joes, nachos, candy bars and other finger food for your enjoyment. Bunny Bingo is a special project of the West Glades School PTO/Parent-Teacher Organization under the direc- tion of Edith Miller, who says, "This is not just a school event, it's for the entire community as well as for all the children who will enjoy the playground equipment. We realize that $10,000 is a huge goal for us to reach but we know we can reach it if our community turns out and supports the effort." And, any donations of funds or gifts will be gladly accepted and very much appreciated. Glades County School Calendar April 14: Good Friday holiday May 29: Memorial Day holiday April 17: Spring holiday May 31: Last day for (Teachers/students) students/early release April 27: Interim report cards June 1-2: Post school; teacher May 21: Baccalaureate workdays May 26: Graduation June 2: Last day for teachers Clinical Trials You may be paid $200 in 1 day If you might have any of these conditions, we NEED YOUR HELP for research: Mental retardation Gifted Alzheimer's Seizures Brain Injury We also need healthy people ages 16+, all races Non-invasive testing No medication Get paid while you learn Local office-no travel Call Dr. Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist 800-514-0832 The disability specialist TechBridge Youth training program TechBride Youth training servic- es a program that is dedicated to enhancing the employability and work readiness skills of Out of School Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 that live in the Hendry/Glades area, is presently accepting applications for enroll- ment and is ready to assist young adults who are ready to deploy on the road to success. In association with the Clewiston Adult.School and the Clewiston Career and 'Development Services Center, we offer students the opportunity to obtain their GED as well as conduct job searches and assistance with continuance of their educational goals. For more information con- tact Patrick Coleman at (863) 983- 1300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. * Teacher of the Year celebration The glades County School Dis- trict Teacher of the Year celebration will be held April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Northlake Estates R.V Park in Lake- port. The guest speaker \vill be Sam Bennett, 2006 Florida Teacher of the Year and finalist for National Teacher of the Year. The meal %will be catered by Gator Hammock. The celebration will honor Mrs. Crstal drake OF Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School Teacher of the Year and Glades County 2007 Teacher of the Year. In addition, Cindy Ringstaff and Alice Gardner will be honored as the Teachers of the Year from Moore Haven Ele- mentary School and West Glades Elementary School respectively. School Board meeting Regular meetings will now take place on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. and the fourth Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Glades County School Board meeting room, 400 10th Street, SWin Moore Haven. Report available The NCLB School Public Accountability Report from Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School is available on the school Web site http://glades.edgate.org/moore- haven/index.php, copies of the report are also available in the school's main office, 700 Terrier Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven. Glades Truancy Program The Glades County School Board has. adopted a truancy pro- gram for all Glades County schools for the 2005-06 school year, in an effort to reduce unexcused absences. Glades Truancy Program handbooks are available at each school office. Sunday school St Theresa Catholic Church in Buckhead Ridge has begun its Sun- day school (CCD) program. Please call Ann at 467-1516 or Fr. Dan at the Parish Office (863) 946-0696 for more information. Fun for all ages! West Glades Elementary Parents: FCAT scores may be picked up at the school office, Mon- day-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. GED classes The Glades County School Dis- trict is offering GED prep classes at Moore Haven High School (room 26-003) for adults who wish to obtain their GED. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. You may register the night of the classes. If you have any ques- tions you may call Scott Bass at (863) 946-0202 ext. 13. Children's advocates areneeded The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program needs volunteers to repre- sent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children before the court, social service agencies and the community. No special educational degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commitment to helping a child. Attendance at three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239) 461-4360 or (800) 269-6210 for more informa- tion, and to reserve your space for training. Accountability report The "No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report" for Moore Haven Elemen- tary School is now available in the elementary school office. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by the office and one will be made available to you. Stop the violence The Henidry and Glades Domestic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing services, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic sexual vio- lence in our community. The meetings rotate between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved in the council or for information about meeting dates and limes, please call AbuseCoun- cil and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension (.REACTi: (863) 674- 1811 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to speak with an advocate. Education E-Comp advisory committee appointed TALLAHASSEE Education Commissioner John L. Winn appointed an advisory committee for E-Cornp, the recently announced performance-pay plan for Florida teachers. The E-Comp Advisory Commit- tee will serve as a forum to discuss issues associated with the statutori- ly required implementation of E- Comp, including options available to school districts to ensure com- pliance with the four-year-old law that requires a portion of every teacher's pay to be based on stu- dent achievement and the recogni- tion of outstanding teachers with a bonus of at least five percent of their salary. , "A quality, teacher is critical to the academic success of students, which is why it is so impoilant that those teachers who aJe highly effective are recognized and rewarded for their accomplish- ments," said Commissioner Winn. "I look forward to working closely with the advisory committee to - ensure E-Comp is faithfully imple- mented, not only because we are, obligated to do so by law, but because it is the right thing to do. Florida is fortunate to have so many' outstanding teachers and we should, at a bare minimum, recog- nize the state's top 10 percent." Members will advise the Educa- tion Commissioner on ways to pro- vide districts with implementation flexibility, .assist in providing answers to questions not addressed in the rule regarding E- Comp, and share innovative ideas to improve teacher evaluation sys- tems across the state. The advisory committee is a representative group composed of Florida teach- ers, superintendents, principals and other education professionals. Serving on the 23-member advi- sory committee are: *David Mosrie, Executive Direc- tor, Florida Association of District School Superintendents Max Schmidt, Executive Director, Florida School Labor Rela- tions Service. Joel Herbst, President, Florida Association of School Administra- tors. Bruce Proud, Professional Development Specialist, Florida Education Associatlon. Mary Ellen Elia, Superinten- dent, Hillsborough County. Don Gaetz, Superintendent, Okaloosa County. Roger Dearing, Superinten- dent, Manatee County. Bill Montford, Superintendent, Leon County. Janice Boyd, Principal, Gray Middle School, Lake County. Ira Paul, math teacher, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, Miami-Dade County. Crissy Cuenca, language arts teacher, Southwood Middle School;, Miami-Dade County Matt Coleman, elementary school teacher, Pathways Elemern- tary School, Volusia County. Ivette Martinez-Hill, teacher and reading coach, Robert Morgan Educational Center, Miami-Dade County. Fred Williams, career educa- tion teacher, McFatter Technical School, Broward County. Federick Ingram. Band Direc- tor, Miami Larol City Senior High School, Miami-Dade County. Eel n Pendei, art teacher, Kate Sullivan Elementary School, Leon County B.T. Hinson, physical educa- tion. teacher, Brown Elementary School, Franklin County *Cathy Purdon, elementary school tea(hei. Oriole Beach Elementary' School, Santa Rosa County. eJay Lo\ve, history teacher, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Palm Beach County Stephanie Kraft, School BoaJd Member, Bro%\ard County. Sue Ranie\\, Human Resources Director, St. Lucie Coun- ty School District Gordon Butler, Assessment Director, Volusia County School District. Judy Preston, Finance Direc- tor, Brevard County School District. The first meeting of the E-Comp Advisory Committee will be a con- ference call scheduled to take place April 6;2006. The E-Comp, or "Effectiveness Compensation" plan, awards high- performing teachers with annual bonuses based on the academic progress of their students. Linder E- Comp, a minimum of the top 10 percent of teachers will receive at least a five-percent bonus begin- ning next school year. E-Comp bonuses will be available to all Florida teachers + thosewho teach subjects assessed by the Florida *Comprehensive Assessment Test i FCAT) and those who teach sub- jects not assessed by the FCAT. Outstanding teachers will be identified using student achieve- ment data from the FCAT or by objective, external measures of stu- dent achievement in subject areas and grade levels not assessed by the FCAT. The Department of Edu- cation will work in conjunction with groupsobfcontent area experts to develop an array of student achievement measures for districts to choose from when evaluating the performance of non-FCAT teachers. During the 2006-07- school year, districts \\ill use their existing approved personnel assessment plan to identify the top 10 percent of non-FCAT teachers and give them a bonus equal to at least five percent of their salary. For more information on Flori- da's E-Comp plan, visit www.flori- daecomp.com. Family First Home Where Families Come First BEDROOM DINING Room SUITES SUITES' I-VINGROOM ODDS SUITES 8 ENDS g Os U A. 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Max tern 60 months with approved credit thru 3/31/06 Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Counties embrace for bird flu Avian Influenza: Also known as H5N1, Influenza A, Bird Flu Editor's note: This information is part of a series on Pandemic Influenza provided by The Hendry and Glades County Health Depart- ments. The series will cover basic information and actions to be taken if Pandemic Flu becomes a realistic threat to the citizens of Hendry and Glades County. What is Avian Influenza? Bird Flu is the common name for avian influenza, an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. Avian Flu is caused by the H5N1 virus. Avian Flu occurs naturally among birds. It is contagious among birds and may cause death. Avian Influenza does not infect people unless there is direct contact with birds infected with the virus. Most of these cases have been caused from people having direct or close contact with birds infected with the H5N1 virus or contami- nated surfaces. Bird Flu has not occurred in the United States. Because all influenza viruses have the ability to change, scientists are concerned that H5N1 virus one day could be able to infect humans and spread easily from one person to another. If H5N1 virus were to gain the ability to easily spread from person to person, an influen- za pandemic, or worldwide out- break of disease, could begin. According to health officials, "No one can predict when a pan- demic might occur." Experts from around the world are watching the H5N1 situation in Asia and Europe very closely and are preparing for the possibility that the virus may begin to spread more easily from person to person. In the event Bird Flu were to reach the United States, protective measures such as hand washing, cleaning surfaces, and assuring safe food practices would need to be followed. John Gountas, Hendry and Glades County Plan- ning Consultant, says this is not the time to panic, but to stay informed. "This is a bird flu, not a human flu," he said. Information on Avian Flu will continue nextweek. Susan Andrews appointed chair TAMPA After becoming the first candidate for governor to visit every county in Florida, Democrat Jim Davis announced he has appointed county chairs in each of the state's 67 counties. In Hendry County, Davis tapped Susan Andrews to spearhead his local organizing efforts. "I am honored that Susan has agreed to donate her talent to build our campaign organization in Hendry County. It's because of the commitment and hard work of people like Susan that we'll win this race and bring the kind of change that's desperately needed in Talla- hassee," said Jim Davis. The slate of elected officials, teachers, seniors, small business owners, nurses, veterans and even some Republicans sends a strong signal about Davis's deep and diverse support across Florida. Davis's robust statewide organiza- tion is an important part of his strat- egy for winning, not just the Demo- cratic Primary, but also the general election. Davis said that his statewide organization represents his com- mitment to competing for votes in every community in Florida and that he will be a governor who everyone in Florida can be proud of. "When I launched my cam- paign, I set a goal of visiting every county because I want to be a gov- ernor for all Floridians," said Davis. "I've met and talked with voters all across Florida. From rural counties to urban counties, from small counties to large, Floridians want a governor who will listen to them and respect them. I will be that governor." 'IWo weeks ago at a town hall meeting, Davis unveiled his vision for "Keeping Florida's Promise" to our children, our seniors, our fam- ilies, and our communities. Among his ideas, Davis proposed investing $1 billion from this year's budget surplus to create a Teacher Endowment Fund that would give Florida's teachers a permanent salary increase. Davis also discussed his spe- cific ideas for overhauling the FCAT, reducing the cost of pre- scription drugs, helping small businesses afford health insur- ance for their employees, pro- tecting Florida's precious quality of life, and bringing broadband Internet to every community. Royal beauty From left: Miss Jr. Hendry County 2006, Kylie Pencarinha, takes the stage with Miss Teen Latina of the Glades 2006, Yamilet Orta; and Miss Latina of the Glades 2006, Arelis Her- nandez. Joining the newly crowned Latina queens along with Miss Jr. Hendry County is 2006 Miss Hendry County Jade Weiss. Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Orta will continue competi- tion in the Miss Florida Latina 2006 pageant. The two lovely young Latina queens follow last year's winners, which were Alexis Rodriguez and Monica Herrera, both of Clewiston. Accerler8 meeting now set The South Florida Water Management District will hold a Water Resource Advisory Commission (WRAC) Issues Workshop meeting on Thurs- day, March 30. 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. The meeting will be Thurs- day, March 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Florida Water Management District B-I Audi- torium, 3301 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. An open house will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m., before the meeting. The EAA Storage Reservoir A-I project is an above-ground reservoir for water storage, with a capacity of 16,700 acre- feet at a maximum depth of 12 feet. The purpose of this proj- ect is to capture, move and store regulatory releases from Lake Okeechobee, reducing the number/volume of harm- ful discharges to coastal estuar- ies; capture, move and store agricultural stormwater runoff, reducing the need for emer- gency flood control back pumping into Lake Okee- chobee; improve operational flexibility to move water within the EAA, including flow equal- ization and optimization of Stormwater Treatment Area performance to further reduce phosphorus inflows to the Everglades; improve flood pro- tection for lands adjacent to Bolles and Cross canals. For additional information regarding this meeting, please contact Renee DeSantis (561) 682-6844 or 242-5520 x 4075 or rdesanti@sfwmd.gov. 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The last and most significant finding was finding No. 4: Finger- print requirements: The district's record did not evidence that it had established an adequate process during the 2004-05 fiscal year for performing the required back- ground screening, including fin- gerprinting for personnel that had direct contact with students. In response to the findings by Mr. Monroe, Glades County Drowning Continued From Page 1 vice personnel and later trans- ported to the hospital by a family member. Detectives on the scene searched the immediate area for the missing teenager for approx- imately 45 minutes before FWC School District Superintendent Wayne Aldrich replied with a let- ter dated March 2, 2006, which he states, "Glades County School District is in agreement with the entire preliminary and tentative audit findings and recommenda- tions for the fiscal year ending June 30,2005". Mr. Aldrich also stated in the letter that, "Although the auditors are tough and thorough, they were impressed with their profes- sionalism and dedication". Mr. Aldrich summarized each finding with the following annul financial report: The district will ensure the accuracy and com- pleteness of its Annual Financial ,Report. The district will complete arrived, on the scene with requested drag .equipment to help locate the missing boy. Glades County EMT Rick Brown had already arrived with his dive gear to begin the search when he was joined by other divers from FWC and the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office. . The Moore Haven Fire Department also joined in the and summit the Annual Financial Report on time by starting earlier. Bank accounts: The district will make sure that the bank rec- onciliation report is complete at the end of the fiscal year by mak- ing sure that disbursements trans- actions are timely posted to the general ledger and including the vending machine bank account in the District's Annual Financial Report. Tangible personal proper- ty annual inventory: The Dis- trict will perform the annual phys- ical inventory of the District's fixed assets.. The district is presently in the process of per- forming a physical annual inven- tory for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. Fingerprint requirements: The recovery attempts with their own divers and at about 6:20 p.m. a floatation device was released from the bottom of the pond, indicating that a body had been discovered. The.-17-year-old was discov- ered at approximately the mid- cdle of the pond, the location. where he had last been seen by witnesses, recovered, and trans- District, as well as several other districts, have been challenged by the awesome task of re-finger- printing all.of the present employ- ees. The District's plan is to finger-7 print all non-instructional employees for the 2006-2007 school year and all instriictional employees when going through the re-certification process. In the closing statements of the letter, Glades County School Board Superintendent Wayne Aldrich indicated that, "Glades School District is improving and we will ensure the corrections of all audit findings for the year end- ing June 30,2005. ported to Medic 1 Station, await- ing the arrival of the Medical Examiner's Office, who trans- ported the victim to Ft. Myers. Detective Deese said that is standard procedure in these cases to treat it as a criminal investigation until the final details are released and for that reason, no further information could be given at the present time. Briefs CREW seeks donations The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking donations of building materials and supplies, including lumber, nails, drywall, to assist resi- dents with repairs and continued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Donations, including monetary contributions, are tax deductible. For more infor- mation, e-mail CREW headquar- ters @aol.com or phone (863) 983- 4316 or (863) 946-1457. Creating the county we want Florida 's Heartland Rural Eco- nomic Development Initiative,. (FHREDI), Glades County, the City of Moore Haven, and Glades Coun- ty School Board, Glades County Economic Development Council, Inc., and community leaders are encouraging residents from around Glades County to partici- pate in the third and final visioning workshop Monday, April 3, from 6- 9 p.m. at the Farris Davis American Legion Post 299 Hall on River Road in Moote Ha% en. Hear from experts on current activities in the county. Identify your treasures. Tell us what you want for the future of Glades County. For more information on the "Creating the County We Want" workshop, please phone Glades Countyv Economic Develop- ment Council Executive Director Tracy Whirls at 946-0300 or 227- 2438. Refreshments will be served. Glades EDC meets April 10 The Glades County Economic Development Council will meet Monday, April 10 at 6:15 p.m. at Glades Electric Cooperative, to give ,our members an opportunity to attend the final "Creating the Coun- ty We Want" visioning session, April 3. Come hear reports on our Main Street initiative, plans for Glades County's prospective busi- ness.park and other projects going forward. All EDC members are welcome to attend. If you are not an EDC member, you should be' Contact us for a membership appli- cation at twhirls@gladescoun- tyedc.com Juvenile justice meeting The Glades Juvenile Justice Council will hold their quarterly meeting Wednesday, 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 informa- tion. Shelter operation n_.rA 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 train- ing is available for anyone who wants it. If anyone is interested, or would like additional information, they can contact Erica, at (863), 946-6020 , Hurricane Wilma Disaster Relief Help Possible Help is still available from our local Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW). But you must register again! Call CREW at (863) 983- 4316 or e-mail to: CREWheadquar- ters@aol.com. If you have regis- tered 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 interested in participating in the youth pageant this year please pick up your application form from Pat Brown (863) 946-0694 or Sharon Smith (863) 946-2806. .I Black Gold Jubilee photo contest The Black Gold Jubilee pho- tography 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. Dead- line for entry is March 24 at 5 p.m. Black Gold Festival The annual Black Gold Festi- val 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 offer- ing 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. Free services to help elders Center for Independent Living will be doing outreach on a regu- lar basis at the Moore Haven, Clewiston, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon-2: 30 p.m. You can contact Tera or Linda at the Center for Indepen- dent Living at (941) 766-8333 in Charlotte County to find out the days that they will be available in those areas. Economic Council Meetings The Glades County Economic ALL STEEL BUILDINGS iI "mr - 25 x 25 x 7 All Steel Garage (2:12 pitch) 1 9x7 Garage Door, 2 Gable Vents 4" Concrete Slab Installed $11,395 30 x 30 x 9 All Steel Garage (2:12 pitch) 2 9x7 Garage Doors, 1 Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $16,8951 35 x 50 x 12 All Steel Garage (2:12 pitch) 2 10x10 Garage Doors, 1 Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab Installed $28,995 25 x 30 x 9 All Steel Garage (3:12 pitch) 2 9x7 Garage Doors, 1 Entry Door, 2 Gable Vents, 4" Concrete Slab (see photo) Installed $16,995 We Will Help You- Design A Building To Meet Your Needs - We Custom Build (We are the factory) - Many Sizes Available - Meets or Exceeds Florida Wind Code - Florida "Stamped" Engineered Drawings (included) Development Council normallI meets the first Monday of the month at 6:15 p.m. in the confer- ence room at Glades Electric Cooperative. If you are not a member, please contact the EDC about joining. Ifyou are a mem- ber, 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 partici- pation. MAPP Continued From Page 1 to fatalities to non seatbelt use. While reviewing overall stats pertaining to several of these key issues, it was understood that the numbers may be misleading in that the overall stats do not give a clear breakdown of local numbers. In the case of seatbelt use, the numbers do not indicate how many out-of-county drivers are being counted, nor do the initial numbers involving fatali- ties on county roadways corre- late with out-of-county drivers. However, the MAPP partici- pants continued to focus on the existing numbers with the inten- tion of obtaining a more detailed break down of the statistics being shared with. the group. The program could focus on other stats, such as the number -of cancer patients within the county, although once again, the group wanted better numbers as to indicate %%hal t) p'-s of cancer were more prevalent than oth- ers, to better enhance their goal of focusing on key issues. Other prominent issues were able to be singled out with local percentages being taken into, account. Child obesity is a grow- ing national crisis and experts are no% predicting that today's parents are much more likely to outlive their children than any other previous generation.l I Oral, or dental, health is another important issue in rural Glades County as improper oral health can lead to serious health issues, such as heart disease. America, as a whole, contin- ues to have a poor track record -in infant mortality rates a record that is, in some cases, worse than third world coun- tries. These are solid figures that MAPP participants can wrap their ideas around, as well as delve into other county percent- ages compared to state percent- ages. There. are some obvious numbers that stand out consid- ering the availability of health care within Glades County. Glades County citizens reported a 22.4 percentage rate that claim they were completely unable to get any medical care in the last 12 months. This is in comparison to an 8.2 state per- centage rate. Glades County has a 31.7 .percent rating for adults who have no health insurance, compared to an 18.7 percent state rating. Adults with a health status rating from fair to poor is 21.5 percent,.in Glades County com- pared to 16.7 percent statewide A staggering 86.2 percent ol Glades County adults report that they have had to take high blood pressure medicine to treat high blood pressure issues and 61.3 percent of county citizens report no rigorouss physical activity. County percentages also con- clude that 35.3 percent of county residents are considered to be obese compared to the 22.7 state percentage rating. All of these issues and more arje being scrutinized by MAPP participants in helping to estab- lish immediate goals in improv- ing overall quality of life within the county. The MAPP program continues to join forces with county planners as the county's visioning process moves for- ward as well. The next MAPP meeting is scheduled for April 28, at 10 a.m., in the Glades County Pub- lic Library Savannah sez... I "Having A/C Problems? A Why didn't you call my Dad first? Ask for Buud." 467-1545 T : Call Us Today! St. Lic. CAC029420 THIS IS AN EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE! WITH EVERYTHING SLASHED UP TO 75% OFF ON WAREHOUSE MERCHANDISE SHOWROOM & SAMPLE SALE WITH SPECTACULAR SAVINGS WE'RE MOVING BACK TO 110 W. HIWY 80 LABELLE 1050 COMMERCE DR. SUITE B (Take Bridge St. to Cowboy Way turn lell at the 4-way slop Drive I mile to FI Knox Storage take a right. 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Going into Spring Break, the Lady Tigers were 12-3 overall with a perfect 5-0-district record, led by head coach Melissa Whitehead. Team batting leader and CHS freshman Desiree Lopez put up an average of .537 going into the break, and posts the third-best average in the district. She has hit a stunning total of five triples on the season, including two during one game against Dun- bar. Senior Miranda Waddell leads the team with 21 RBIs, a total that ranks third best in the dis- trict. She also leads the team in home runs with two on the sea- son. CHS pitcher Nikki Nelson posts a 1.15 ERA to lead the team and rank third in the district. The junior has thrown 61 innings for the Lady Tigers, striking out 35 batters and chalking up eight wins for the team-. Freshman Courtney Moore has provided an added pitclhiingi boost, having worked 17 innings and giving up just three earned runs with 19 strikeouts for the Lady Tigers. She racked up rine- strikeouts during a win against Dunbar. The Lady Tigers will. face dis- trict foe LaBelle twice in the coming week at LaBelle on Friday, March 31 and later in Clewiston on April 4. The Bass Buters Silver Divi- sion Tournament was held in Clewiston, on Lake Okee- chobee, on March 18. The first place team, and the second place big bass winners for the day was Bradley Dunn and his grandson Tom Adams, both of Clewiston, with a total weight of 16.44 pounds. Their second place big bass fish weighed in at 6.7 pounds. The second place team, who also won the first place big bass prize, was the team of Celesti and McGuire, of Ft. Lauderdale, with a total weight of 13.32 pounds. Their big bass winning fish weighed in at 7.07 pounds. The third place team for the day was Tony Bennett and Allen Walls, of Pompano Beach and Boca Raton, with an overall weight of 12.81 pounds. This was a tough fishing day on Lake Okeechobee, however, once again the Bass Busters anglers did a great job bringing the fish to the scales. Congratu- lations to all the winners. The next Silver Division Bass Buster- sTournament is scheduled for April 22, in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee. The team entry fee is $70 and includes the Big Bass jackpot. The Bass Busters Gold Divi- sion also fished this past week- end on lake Okeechobee out of Clewiston, on Sunday March 19. . '- v .'. 'l. , After the ball Donnie Creagh, 5, fields a grounder at first base. The first place team was the Team of Mark Baldel and Antho- ny Valachovic, of Lake Worth, with a total overall weight Of 18.80 pounds. The second place team and first place big bass winners was the Bass Busters team of H.B. and W. B. Chambliss, of LaBelle and Palm Bay. Their overall weight on the day was 14.45 pounds with the first place big bass topping the scales at 8.23 pounds. The third place team and tak- ing second place big bass of the tournament was the team of Garry Long and Kelly Autrey, of LaBelle and Clewiston. Their overall weight was 13.20 pounds, with the second largest bass of the tournament weigh- ing in at 7.92 pounds. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all the sponsors that make these tour- naments happen. The next Gold Division tournament will take place in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee,, on Sunday April 23. The team entry fee is $100 and includes the big bass jack- pot. For more information about the Bass Busters tournament schedule, visit their Web site, at www.bassbustersflorida.com (941) 232-9539. M.Efl j Fiberglass Shingles Metal Modified I-lat Roofs Roof Overs Coatings Repairs of All Kinds Licensed and Insured State Certified Roofing Contractor #CCCi326346 Call 863-385-5343 today! . Lanidowner Developeris, SRanchers -.and. Farmers W:- Buy Cabbage Palms . ..* :: *. .".', ^.' "' -y. Statewide Palm.ns, I.U 863-675-484" Trying it out for size Hannah Hayes, 4, gets ready to step up to bat for one of Clewiston's T-Ball teams. INI/Bill Fabian T-ball fun in Clewiston Carlie Lawson, 5, takes the field during T-Ball practice in Clewiston. Sports Brief, Seeking volunteers The Clewiston Cougar organi- zation is seeking hard working volunteers and coaches to help the Clewiston Cougar football and cheerleading organization. Applications for head coaching positions are due by April 14, at which time the board of direc- tors will make the final selection. To volunteer, or pick up an appli- cation, call Richard Benjamin at (863) 256-6033, or Charlene Ford at (863) 983-3973. Lake area varsity sports schedules: Introducing Dr. Ellis Webster, ENT Dr. Webster has joined Glades General Hospital's team of physicians. Dr. Webster is looking forward to giving quality Ear, Nose and Throat care to our community. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Webster. Editor's note: The spring sports season is upon us. To have your school's schedule pub- lished, e-mail them to myoung@newszap.com. To help us provide lake-area coverage, request a sports information sheet or please send game stats to myoung@newszap.com. Iff 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 30: At Benjamin 4 p.m. April 4: Hosts Summit Christian 4 p.m. April 6: At John Carroll 6 p.m. April 11: Hosts Clewiston 4 p.m. April 12: Hosts Moore Haven 4 p.m. 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 30: Hosts Benjamin 4 p.m. April 6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m. April 14-15: Bill Longshore tour- nament April 18-21: District champi- onship tournament TRACKAND FIELD: March 30: At Palm Beach Qualifi- er TBA March 31: At Clewiston Invitation- al 3:30 p.m. Clewiston High School Varsity Baseball 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 6p.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 Vcrot 6 p.m. April 25-26, 28: Districts at Lemon Bay Softball 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 30: Boys and girls at Immokalee 4 p.m. April 3: Girls at Lake Placid, boys host Lake Placid 4 p.m. April 6: Boys and girls host Immokalee April 13: Boys and girls at Okee- chobee 4 p.m. Track March 31: Hosts Clewiston Invita- tional 3:30 p.m. April 4: Hosts Charlotte/Moore Haven 5 p.m. April 7: At LaBelle Invitational 4 p.m. April 11: Districts at Golden Gate 1 p.m. Dr. Webster is currently taking appointments. 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Bananas are America's favorite fruit I tend to shop for fresh fruit by season, but bananas which are harvested year round are always on my shopping list. Bananas are good sources of potassium, fiber and vitamin C as well as vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps the immune system function properly. It is also needed for prop- er function of the central nervous system. One'banana has about 15 per- cent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, 11 percent of the potassium, 20 percent of the B6 and 16 percent of the dietary fiber. Bananas are easily portable and make a great snack to take with you. You don't even have to bother to wrap them. Is it any surprise that bananas are the most popular fruit in the United States? The average American eats 28. pounds of bananas a year. Since there are about three bananas in a pound, that means the average American eats about 84 bananas a year. Here are some facts from the International BananaAssociation: Bananas are great for athletic and fitness activity because they replenish necessary carbohydrates, glycogen and body fluids burned during exercise. There is no such thing as a banana tree. Bananas grow on plants. Bananas are not grown com- mercially in the continental United States. They are grown in Latin and South America from countries like Costa'Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Panama and Guatemala. Research suggests that a diet high in potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. Because bananas are sodium-free and very rich in potassium, they can be eaten as part of a diet to reduce the risk of high blood pres- sure. The origin of bananas is traced back to the Malaysian jun- gles of Southeast Asia, where so many varieties and names for the banana are in that area. 'Some horticulturists suspect that the banana was the earth's first. fruit. Banana plants have been in cultivation since the time of record- ed history. One of the first records. of bananas dates back to Alexan- der the Great's conquest of India where he first discovered bananas in 327 B.C.. In some lands bananas were considered the principal food. Early A .p "o- : Healthier Life , with Katrina Elsken travelers and settlers would carry the roots of the plant as they migrat- ed to the Middle East and Africa. From there Portuguese traders car-. ried banana roots to the Canary Islands, where bananas are still grown commercially. Bananas were officially intro- duced to the American public at the 1876,Philadelphia Centennial Exhi- bition. Each banana was wrapped in foil and sold for 10 cents. Before that time, bananas came to Ameri- ca on the decks of sailing ships as sailors took a few stems home after traveling in the Caribbean. As bananas ripen, the starch in the fruit turns to sugar. There- fore, the riper the banana the sweeter it will taste. Refrigeration slows down the ripening process. Warmer temper- atures speed up the ripening of bananas. Ripe bananas can be wrapped in newspaper and stored in the refrigerator. Although the skin may turn dark, the fruit inside will be fresh and ripe. Bananas can be frozen once the banana is peeled and stored in a freezer bag. A touch of fresh lemon ,juice may help to reduce browning. If you want to ripen a banana quickly, put it in a brown paper bag with an apple or tomato overnight (out of direct sunlight). The two will work together to speed the ripening of each other. Dropping or squeezing bananas can cause bruising. Bananas are one of the few fruits that ripen best off the plant. If left on the plant, the fruit splits open and the pulp has a "cottony" tex- .ture and flavor. Even in tropical ,growing areas, bananas for domes- tic consumption are cut green and stored in moist shady places to ripen slowly. The following recipes are from www.vegparadise.com: FROZEN CAROB BANANAS For a delightful raw banana dessert, prepare ahead. 4 ripe, firm bananas 1/2 C. (118 ml) Water 3/4 C. (177 ml) raw carob pow- der 1/4 C. (59 ml) maple syrup 2 T.canola oil 1/4 t. imitation maple extract 1/4 t. imitation rum extract 2 C. (480 ml) crushed raw nuts of your choice or even a combina- tion (walnuts, pecans, macadamias) Peel firm ripe bananas, cut them in half crosswise, insert a heavy skewer into the base of each banana half and freeze them. Prepare a carob sauce by pro- cessing water, carob powder, maple syrup, canola oil and flavor extracts in the blender until the tex- ture resembles a thin flowing sauce. Put.this sauce into a:deep, wide-mouth glass. Spread crushed raw nuts out onto a large dish. Assemble by dipping each frozen banana into the carob sauce, then rolling in crushed nuts. Makes eight servings. Sauce recipe makes about 1 cup (237 ml.) BANANA PECAN PANCAKES 1 lb. 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'05 TOYOTA MATRIX STK#60134A ......................... .............. ... 1 5 ,9 9 0 '05 JEEP LIBERTY STK#61267A 16,990 '05 HONDA ELEMENT $4 17, Q STK#6607A............ .................................... 1 7 ,9 9 0 '04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX STK#60625A ......................................................... , '01 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER STK#61803A ......................................................... '04 TOYOTA SIENNA LE STK#60825A *21,990 l, SE L ABLA ESPA ANOL PARLEZ VOUS FRANVCAIS & CREOLE STORE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM 9PM* SATURDAY: 8:30AM 9PM SUNDAY: 11AM 6PM Offers expire date of publication. 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. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006 UF economic forecasts future of Florida's citrus industry LAKELAND, FLA'- Citrus canker and greening will reduce the volume of fruit produced in Florida over the next 15 years, and the state may never return to the level of fruit harvested in 2003 before hurricanes spread canker around the state, according to a new University of Florida report. "In addition to these disease problems, rising land values will affect the willingness of investors to commit capital to citrus produc- tion in Florida, and we expect that orange and grapefruit production will decline before it begins to rebound," said Tom Spreen, a pro- fessor with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. "However, growing world demand for Florida's high quality citrus is expected to help boost prices at all levels ranging from growers to juice processors and consumers. In other words, higher prices should offset lower produc- tion volume," he said. These are some of the forecasts in the report "An Economic Assessment of the Future of the Florida Citrus Industry" -- pre- pared by UF's food and resource economics department. Spreen, chairman of the department, pre- sented the 166-page report to the Florida Department of Citrus March 23. He said canker and greening will affect citrus producers in dif- ferent ways so the economic impacts of the two diseases must be measured separately. "Industry response to suppress citrus canker and greening will increase production costs in the near term," he said. "These dis- eases will also affect revenues through decreased fruit yields and pack-out in fresh-fruit operations - eroding the overall profitability of the industry." Because of canker, 62 percent of the nursery trees in the state have been destroyed, severely lim- iting the acreage in groves that can be replanted over the next three years, Spreen said. The presence of canker and greening will also require new greenhouse invest- ments and management systems to ensure .disease-free nursery trees. Citrus canker attacks the fruit and leaves of a citrus tree, resulting in increased premature fruit drop. The bacterial disease affects- the external appearance of fruit grown for the fresh market, and the dis- ease may open pathways for other pest problems, resulting in increased tree mortality. Spreen said it is likely that citrus canker will have more profound effects on fresh fruit producers compared to the processing segment of the industry. Citrus greening, a more worri- some threat than cankri.. is already\ widespread in Asia, xv, here little cil- rus is now. produced. Considerinr- the fact that the Asian cilrus ps\ lid, which spreads the ,disease, is already present throughout Flori- da, it is likely that ii-eering will eventually affect rnani cunmmeii - cial citrus production aeas of thee state, Spreen said. Greening results in ircr,ased tree mortality. It is more likely to attack young trees than older trees, and there are many questions regarding economically sound management practices with respect to greening, he said. "It is crucial that -answers be found to these questions because increased tree mortality rates have a detrimental effect on the ability of a business to survive and com- pete in the global market," Spreen said. "We need to identify prac- tices that suppress greening for the most economical production of citrus in Florida." Because of Florida's impor- tance as a citrus producer, dis- eases that adversely affect produc- tion of various citrus varieties in the state will also affect prices. With the strong competition between Brazil and Florida in the world orange juice market, it is important to assess the supply response in both regions as they begin the process of managing cit- rus canker and citrus greening, Spreen said. Analyses of the world market for orange juice and fresh and processed grapefruit were con- ducted to quantify the price effects of these diseases. This work was combined with grove-level analy- ses to assess the future profitability of citrus production in the state. According to a separate agricul- tural land values report released in January by John Reynolds, a pro- fessor emeritus in the UF food and resource economics department, the price of Florida farmland increased by more than 80 percent between 2004 and 2005. Spreen said increasing .land prices have implications for all commodities grown in Florida, particularly citrus. Higher land prices mean higher investment costs for new grove development,. he said. "This factor combined with increased costs of grove mainte- nance, lower yields and higher tree mortality associated with citrus canker and greening will likely significantly increase the fruit price required to justify new grove development," Spreen said. "With the large number of bearing acres affected by the hurri- canes in 2004 and 2005, along with groves that have been eradicated because of citrus canker, bearing citrus acreage in the state is down, pointing the way to smaller citrus crops in the future," he said. The new economic study also incorporated the effects of green- ing in Brazil, Florida's main com- petitor in the world orange juice market. Citrus greening has been present in the state of Sao Paulo for two years and has spread to most of its commercial citrus produc- tion area. Spreen said citrus production continues to be an important part of Florida agriculture and the state's overall economy. A study based upon the 1999-2000 season provided an estimate that the total economic impact of citrus in Flori- da was nearly $9.3 billion, and this study was updated to reflect the 2003-04 season. The study also includes detailed projections on the future economic outlook for the industry as it begins an aggres- sive program to manage canker and greening. Other economists who worked with Spreen on the project are Alan Hodges, an extension associ- ate in the department; David Mulkey, a professor in the depart- ment; Ron Muraro, a professor at UF's Citrus Research and Educa- tion Center in Lake Alfred; Fritz Roka, an associate professor at UF's Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee; Mark Brown, senior research economist at the Florida Department of Citrus in Lakeland: Bob Norberg, economic and mar- ket research director at DOC; and Robert Barber, director. of eco- nomics at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Robert Rouse, an asso- ciate professor of horticultural sci- ences at UF's Immokalee center, also contributed to the report. Sen. Martinez announces new funding w.WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) announced the approval of over $23 million in federal grants for Hurricane Wilma recovery efforts from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal. Emergency Management Agenc\ iFEMA). . More than $20 million will be gi\en to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services for reimbursement of labor, materials and travel costs incurred by the EOC Emergency Response Plan. As the lead agency for emergency support the department provided food, water, and ice to disaster relief organizations serving Victims of the hurricane The Florida Department of Military Affairs %\ill receive the remaining $3 million for expens- es that resulted from the emer- gency response activities by the Florida National Guard. Mission assignments included search and rescue, security, distribution of supplies, evacuation support, traffic control and EOC liaison assistance. 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New cuts iden- tified include the Ranch Steak, Sir- loin Tip Side and Center Steaks, Petite Tender, Flat Iron Steak, Western Griller and Western Tip Steaks. The research leading to these items was conducted through the Beef Checkoff Program in partner- ship with the University of Florida and the University of Nebraska. The study analyzed 39 different muscles from the chuck and round from 144 carcasses (over 5,600 muscles in total) for palata- bility and functionality. It also high- lighted a handful of individual muscles that have unique qualities such as a high degree of tender- ness and/or flavor. This resulted in the Beef Value Cuts program, funded through the national Beef Checkoff Program, beginning about five years ago. Today more than 20,000 restau- rants and 4,000 supermarkets in the U.S. are featuring the products.. Each of the new cuts is helping revolutionize beef fabrication and marketing in this country, accord- ing to Jim Handley, chief executive officer, Florida Beef Council. Partly as a result, the value of beef car- casses has increased. In addition, beef producers are enjoying greater stability and profitability in their operations. "For too long the industry has sold products in traditional ways, which has included grinding beef items into ground beef or selling chuck and round roasts at low prices," says Handley. "Today we're becoming more sophisticat- ed about how we cut up and mar- ket what we have to sell. By refin- ing our cutting and marketing operations we can provide con- sumers more of what they want while addressing the needs of beef processors and marketers to more effectively utilize every part of the carcass." The Beef Checkoff Program, funded by a national $1-per-head assessment on domestically sold bovine animals and imported cat- tle and beef, is responsible for both the research that led to Beef Value Cuts and the education of packers, processors, marketers and :con- sumers of the resulting items. Efforts to gain greater visibility for these cuts and better train those who process and market the items are continuing, Handley says. Materials for processors and mar- keters are more targeted, and include how the cuts are created, their nutritional content and the specific benefits of each item. "As beef producers we're proud of the work we're doing to give consumers what they want," says Handley, "That means meals that not only taste great, but are con- venient and nutritious. These new cuts offer these benefits." At the same time, those who are responsible for creating these items are seeing how beneficial it can be to meet those consumers needs, even if it means doing a lit- tle additional work. Beef produc- ers are using their Beef Checkoff Program as a catalyst to make a difference in the demand for our, animals and products and meet consumer needs. Are you legal in your pesticide use? Spring begins this week, and with it, comes warmer tempera- tures, greener grass, beautiful flowers, and... pests! And pests often lead people to use pesti- cides. These wonderful prod- ucts sometimes require licens- es, the subject of this week's column. And since I am preparing to train some local folks this week in the art and science of pesti- cide application, it's a good time to see if you are legally using and not abusing these neces- sary products in and around our Florida Yards. And if training is needed, this week's classes can help get you legal. Pesticides are not the only tool available to keep creeping, crawling, rotting, stinging and biting plants and animals from causing us harm. Simple actions like not over-fertilizing the lawn or choosing the right plant for the right place are also good ways to reduce the need for pes- ticides in Florida Yards. Using a variety of correct practices is the key to Integrated Pest Manage- ment-IPM! A recent report from the. CropLife Foundation indicates that the total amount of fungi- cides and herbicides pesticides used on U.S. croplands over the past five years has decreased.' However, the information on the amount of pesticide prod- ucts used in landscapes is hot as clearly known. IPM does not mean don't use any pesticides. Instead, it means use them correctly, and .only when necessary. And it also means use them according to the label because that's the law. Besides federal law, we also have state laws that guide us on the proper use of these neces- sary tools. Are you confused yet? For most folks that wish to manage their own pests, remember the most important rule of pesticide use: THE LABEL IS THE LAW For all other questions bout pest management, feel free to contact our office for more information. Florida has three laws that govern pesticide applicators. At best they are confusing, and at worst, they can get those that use pesticides improperly in trouble with the law. For most Florida homeown- ers, if you can buy it at the gar- den center, and use these prod- ucts, according to the label, you are following the law. But for those in the business, for agri- cultural producers, or for those employees that need to use pes- ticides as part of their job, a pes- ticide license is usually needed. And if you hire someone to help you keep pests away, please be sure that the person has the right license to do the job legal- ly. One kind of pesticide license is actually a. business license. Known with a Pest Control Operator's (PCO) license, the operator-in-charge trains and supervises his or her employ- ees. Their technicians have an Identification card and will to go from place to place, and use many different tools to reduce pests.. Their license can be spe- cific for landscapes, buildings, termite management and/or fumigation. Generally the busi- ness owner has to have a col- lege degree or have worked with another PCO, and they have to renew their license each year. Commercial Landscapers have a very specific kind of certi- fication that allows them to use a limited number of pesticide products and equipment, but only in residential landscapes. This is called limited because they are not allowed to use power equipment, they may not use anything that has a signal word of WARNING or DANGER, and they may not make any application to lawn grass areas. So if your landscaper is putting a weed and feed product on your lawn this week, they better have a license or they are breaking the law. A third kind of license is known as the Limited Lawn and Ornamental Certificate. For those that work in the land- scape for a governmental organ- ization, such as for the county, the city or the school district, this is the right stuff. It also applies to persons that wish to apply pesticides to their own business property, and can also be used by an employee that works exclusively for the prop- erty owner, Each applicator must have a license and renew it every four years. A similar kind of Limited Cer- tificate also applies to public and private employees that need to apply pesticide products inside buildings. The Limited Structural Certificate is also a four-year license, and does not allow for any supervision of other applicators. Agricultural producers have another whole law that deals with the application of pesticide in Florida's croplands arid natu- ral areas. Those with these Restricted-use Pesticide licenses are not permitted to use these products in Florida Yards or around buildings. Contact me if you need help getting one of these kinds of licenses. For those that need a pub- lic/private limited certificate, call our Extension office immediate- ly. If you need a pesticide license in another category, our office can set up training classes for other kinds of applicators if there is enough interest. The University of Florida is also the official Florida source for most applicator training manuals, and we are responsible for giv- ing most of the tests to applica- tors. Are you confused yet? For most folks that wish .to manage their own pests, remember the most important rule of pesticide use: THE LABEL IS THE LAW. For all other questions bout pest management, feel free to con- tact our office for more informa- tion. I've placed more information on our Okeechobee web page, http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/P esticide%201nformation.htm. If you need additional information on Pest management or licens- ing, please e-mail us at okee- chobee@ifas.ufl.edu or call us at (863) 763-6469. Local resi- dents can stop by our office at 458 Hwy 98 North in Okee- chobee, and visit our Okee- chobee County Master Garden- ers from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons. Happy Ag Aware- ness Week! Statewide Palms, Inc. 863 675 4844:1 525 NW lvE L, BELHE LAImi 800-573-7983 www.gladesmotors.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $10.00 PER WEEK CALL OUR CALOOSA BELLE OFFICE (863) 675-2541 OR EMAIL southlakeads@newszap.com West Lake FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 805 N. 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The hogs were judged on muscling, size, design, productive type, cor- rectness of finish, and expected carcass desirability. The Grand Champion Swine was shown by Hog Wild 4-H Club member Kim Fielder. Kim's hog weighed 2.48,. pounds.. The. '-log i ., ,41-I: Club leader is Sandy Fielder. Rachel Morrell of Raisin Pork Pride led by Jim and Teressa Carr exhibited the Reserve Champion Hog. Rachel's hog weighed in at 270 pounds. After the placing of the swine came the Showmanship category. Showmanship is judged on the ability to exhibit an animal to its best advantage, as well as the overall care and training of the animal. The exhibitors are judged on con- trol, presentation to the judge, awareness of the judge, and knowledge of the species. Plan- ning, practicing, and neat appearance will assist the exhibitor in being successful. In the Senior Swine Show- manship division, Kim Fielder took first place receiving a belt buckle. Dalton Rayburn cap- tured the second place trophy with Allison Barnes taking the third place trophy. Dalton is a member of the Raisin Pork Pride 4-H Club and Allison is, member of Clewiston FFA led by Michael Swindle. In the Junior Swine Show- manship category, Clayton Blair captured the first place belt buckle with Kyle Waldon in sec- ond place and Vinny Llosas in third place. Clayton, Kyle and Vinny are members of the Southern Bacon 4-H Club under the leadership of George Kline and Tammy Waldon. By Sonja Crawford The Beef Breeding and Mar- ket Steer Show, sponsored by Clewiston Animal Clinic and Paige Farms took place Tuesday, March 21, at the Hendry County Fairgrounds. The show consisted of pee-wees, 4-H and FFA mem- bers showing their heifers, cows, calves and steers. The steers exhibited at the show ranged in weight from 1,093 pounds to 1,350 pounds. Pat Hogue, of Okeechobee, was the official judge for the evening. The steers were judged on muscling, correctness of fin- ish, balance, capacity, size, as well as carcass desirability. The beef breeding critters were judged on size, growth potential, muscle, balance, structural cor- rectness, capacity, and sex char- acteristics. Showmanship was judged on the ability to exhibit an animal to its best advantage, as well as the overall care and training of the animal. The exhibitors are judged on control, presentation to the judge, awareness of the judge, and knowledge of the species. Planning, practicing, and neat appearance will assist the exhibitor in being successful. Savannah Beckett, Bradley Bellew, Alex Mata and Joshua Santiago received blue ribbons for their participation in the Pee Wee Heifer division. Clewiston FFA member Kim Fielder captured Grand Champi- on with her cow named Spunky with Kelsie Hansen, Hendry County Cattle 4-H Club, taking the Reserve Champion award with her heifer named Hannah. Kim is also a member the Hendry Count' Cattle 4-h/Club:. In the Beef Breeding Show- manship, Fitting and Grooming Junior division, Kelsie Hansen took first place. In the Senior Showmanship division, Hendry County Cattle 4-H Club member Jamar Boykin captured first place receiving a belt buckle with Kim Fielder in second place and David Hughes, Clewiston FFA, in third place. In the Senior Fitting and Grooming division, Jamar Boykin took first place with Kim Fielder in second place and Clewiston FFA member Morgan Musgrave in third place. Rachel Fries captured Grand Champion with her 1,215-pound steer. Rachel is a member of the A-1 Steer 4-H Club. Receiving the Reserve Champion award was Abby Peacock who is a member of the Hendry County Cattle 4-H Club. Abby's steer weighed in at 1,093 pounds. Rachel and Abby also received the Hendry County Bred Grand and Reserve Chiam,- pionr Awards, respectively. Alico Ranch was the produc- er of Rachel's calf and Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keen were the pro- ducer of Abby's calf. In order to achieve the honor of receiving S uDbmittea to II Rachel Fries works her steer during the 2006 Hendry Coun- ty Beef Breeding and Steer Show. Ms. Fries' steer was named Grand Champion. the Hendry County Bred Grand and Reserve Champion Steer, the steer had to be born in Hendry County. In the Junior Showmanship division, Cullen Jenkins cap-. tured first place receiving a belt buckle. In the Senior Showmanship division, Hendry County Cattle 4- H Club member Josie Boykin achieved first place receiving a belt buckle. Rachel Fries took the second place trophy with Abby Peacock in third place. The Hendry County Cattle 4-H Club is led by Dr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Keen and Eileen Raulerson and Renee Pratt provide leader- ship to the A-1 Steer Club. Mike Swindle is the Clewiston FFA Advisor. Taking the title of Reserve Champion -'" .. -- ... was Kelsie Hansen's prize-winning Abby Peacock's steer was named Reserve Champi- Heifer at the Hendry County Beef on at the Hendry County Beef Breeding and Steer Breeding and Steer Show. Show. Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newszap.com Click anytime for the latest LOCA r,.( LOCAL ADVERTISIN6 LOCAL ORANIZATIOIS! Featuring links to: MAP wire m Weather m Obituaries M Health news Stock quotes Horoscopes TV listings Movie listings Lottery results [ Food & recipes White Pages Yellow Pages & much more! Newszap! Online News & Information newszap.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $10.00 PER WEEK CALL OUR CALOOSA BELLE OFFICE (863) 675-2541 OR EMAIL southlakeads@newszap.com ' .| NO ONE WILL WORK HARD- ER FOR YOU ; THEN JAMIE G NAVARRO \ GIVE HIM A CALL ON HIS CELL AT (239) 822-9272 REALTY C. BAGANS FIRST 30 Colorado Rd. Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 &EVERGLADES REALTY, INC. 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Ability to speak Spanish and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel strongly encouraged with prior experience supervising agricultural labor a plus. Competitive wage and benefits package including a company.vehicle, bonus, retirement, and 401K. Send resume to Al Loret de Mola, Human Resources Man- ager, RO. Box 2015, Belle Glade, FL 33430, email address: alberto@duda.com or call 561-996-7621 ext. 5264 M-F 8:00am 5:00pm to be considered for an interview. EOE. MECHANIC WANTED Hampton Chrysler is looking for an experienced Technician. A.S.E. Certifications preferred. Valid FL drivers license required. Benefits/Vacation. Apply in person M-F HAMPTON CHRYSLER DODGE & JEEP 202 W. Sugarland Hwy Clewiston WANTED LPN Or Experienced Medical Assistant Family Medicine Practice Newborns to Seniors Friendly/Family Environment People skills necessary Send Resume to Sunshine Family Medicine Inc. 115 S. Gloria St. Clewiston, FL. 33440 863-983-2282 Competitive pay, 401 K, Medical, Store Discounts, Sick Pay & More. Apply Within. 310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. Located inside Ace Hardware. Full T IIme Emlymn Ful Tme- I'l PALM BEACH COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGER (Belle Glade), $32,762/hr. Administrative and supervisory work managing a community center for the senior population. Supervises and trains staff and volun- teers; recruits volunteers and new programs. Monitors and maintains the physical maintenance of the center. Addresses social and civic groups regarding services at the center. Requires high school/equivalent and 2 yrs. college course work (60-sem./90-qtr. hrs.) in Social Work, Recreation, Public/Business Administration, Education, Behav- ioral Science/relaled and 2 yrs. exp. in institutional or building management (or HS/'eq. and 4 yrs. re- lated exp ). Prefer: 6 months of exp. working with seniors, bilingual (Eng.,Sp ). CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASST. (Preschoolers, Pa- hokee), $10.72/hr. Assists in caring for, monitor- ing and carrying out program activities for children enrolled in the Head Start Program. Attends agen- cy training sessions. Requires high school/equiva- lent and 1 yr. exp. working with preschoolers (must specify) AND 40 hrs. of DCF child care training at time of application (attach copies of documentation). Must obtain a National CDA cre- dential within I yr. of hire. Also desirable: Former or present Head Start parent (primary caregiv- er)/Head Start volunteer experience. Visit www.pbc.gov.com for detailed job descrip- tions and employment applications. Submit appli- cations/resumes with any Vet. Pref. doc. for receipt by 5 pm 4/7/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50 S. Military Trail, #210, WPB, FL 33415 Fax 561-616-6893 EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP) .,. .H- ENOMs IKCI0NA.SL CIrnial Lidler Pr!Cerm E snacr LPN I or II (FT.PT, Perdlemi) 1. I.1' i L.. II LI ll.. I ".:..l lt, I' .,:lul.l.. 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Tl | I j ,, jll Jl Cl I. ) ,L I Pan ume- Floor Tech Full Tlme/Per Diem C.N.A Must have valid FL C.N.A Certificate Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-3-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace EOE INTERVIEWING CLERK (Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs L-1) (#64036628) Front Desk Position responsible for inter- viewing clients for service eligibility; computer experience helpful. Bi-lingual English/Spanish; Background screen- ing/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA Apply online: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com CALL LYNN # 863-674-4041 X 115 for more details Competitive pay, 401K, medical, store discounts, sick pay & more. Apply Within. ACE Hardware, 310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. Please ask for Nevin or Jordan. Emlymn Ful Tie 111 Emlymn Ful Tie 001 The Okeechobee News is seeking an Ad' Services Team Member. This is a part time position that could lead to full time employment. The right applicant will: Have advanced PC computer skills Have good people skills Be a team-player Be organized Be able tohandlepressure Be a self-managed individual Be able to handle deadlines Have previous sales experience with a proven track record Desire to be successful Be able to work flexible hours Knowledge in: Photoshop Quark or Pagemaker Adobe Acrobat The Okeechobee News offers: Potential for advancement A unique work environment where employees are trusted and empowered Competitive pay based on experience Generous time off program The Okeechobee News Is An Equal Opportunity Employer POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT CITY ATTORNEY The City Commission of the City of Clewiston is accepting ap- plications for the position of city attorney. This is a part-time position that reports directly to the City Commission. Florida Bar membership is required for the position and municipal experience is highly desired. Requirements and duties of the position include: Attending all regular City Commission meet- ings and attending all special meetings and work sessions, and when requested by City Commission, responding to any item on agenda needing a legal opinion. The attorney will at- tend meetings of any city board or committee when so re- quested by the city manager or City Commission in order to advise the members thereof on any legal matter which con- fronts the board. The attorney also will provide legal counsel- ing and guidance, including the rendering of legal opinions to the City Commission in reference to all matters that pertain to the official duties of the City Commission, and also provide legal counseling and guidance and opinions to the city man- ager and the department heads in reference to the operations of the city as necessary; prepare and/or review charter revi- sions, ordinances, resolutions, referendum questions, con- tracts, surety/performance/payment bonds, insurance policies, deeds, bills of sale, waivers, subordinations and other legal instruments, contracts, agreements, documents and papers that are pertaining to city matters upon request by City Commission. The City is open to a variety of compensa- tion approaches for these legal services but encourages a monthly contract service (retainer) fee and hourly rate for le- gal services outside of the traditional scope of work. Please submit proposal for monthly retainer fee and proposed hourly rates for "other" legal services along with brief resume (pro- vide Florida Bar number with resume) with references no lat- er than April 7, 2006, to: Wendell Johnson, City Manager, 115 Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440. Resumes are public records under applicable Florida law. Detailed specifi- cations of "traditional" contract services and responsibilities are available by request at (863) 983-1484. The City Com- mission will conduct interviews and make a selection no later than April 17, 2006. ADULT/CHILD THERAPIST Needed to provide individual, couple, and family therapy in a behavioral health setting to Blades residents. Requires a master's degree in a relevant field, professional license or license eligible. Preferred candidate will be bilingual with HIV population experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to (561)514-1987. You may e-mail your resume to bsears@oakwoodcenter.org Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Glades Services (AKA Healthy Solutions Resource Center) EOE: M/F/D/V FIND IT FAST DIRECTORY! MR Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Emlymn Full Tim The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. A worldwide leader in privatized corrections SIGN'ON BONUS $1,000.00 (call for details) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS DENTAL ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 HELP WANTED Emergency Management Planner forthe La Belle office. Must have computer skills, experience with Microsoft pro- grams and Excel. Must be able to work independently, be self motivated & organized. A High School Digloma or GED required 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 coiTstruction 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 expenence. Forklift Operator/ Assistant at the Recycling & Hazardous Waste Collection Center in LaBelle. CDL license preferred. Mechanic I. Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an au- tomotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred. Mechanic II. Graduate from an approved course in heavy & diesel mechanics, three years experience. Both Mechanic positions require Class B driver's license. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in 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- Ssioner HR Department RECEPTIONIST. Needed to perform typical receptionist duties in an outpatient behavioral health setting for an organization serving Glades residents. Bilingual candidate preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax resume to: (561)514-1987. You may email your resume to: bsears@oakwoodcenter.org. Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Glades Services (AKA Health Solutions Resource Center) EOE: M/F/D/V SHOP INVENTORY CLERK King Ranch currently has a position available for a Shop Inventory Clerk. Main duties include working with vendors to order and track shop parts and computerized entry of inventory receipts and dis- tributions..Prior experience with computerized shop inventory system preferred. Must have a val- id driver's license. Full benefits package including medical, dental and ,vision insurance, retirement, 401(k), paid vacations and holidays. Interested candidates please call (561)996-7257. EOE, Drug-Free Workplace Labelle Company needs Warehouse Supervisor The Dumont Company seeks a successful candidate with at least 2 years of supervisory experience, good administrative skills, solid leadership skills and holding a current CDL "B" with Hazmat endorsement. The candidate will be responsible for supervising a warehouse, organizing shipping papers, controlling the inventory and supervising the activities of the drivers. They will also be required to act as the back up driver When necessary. It is important that the candidate be a hands on team player. We are a small company where the Supervis- or wears many hats and must be willing to do whatever is nec- essary to support the effort. We offer an exciting opportunity with good starting wages, a comprehensive benefits package (including Health care, 401K with company matching, Life and Disability insurance and a Profit Sharing plan). If-you are ambitious, and are looking for a job with a future, please Fax your resume today to 800-524-9315. FISCAL ASSISTANT I (Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks L-1) (#64085152) Third party billing & patient accounts receivable; detail oriented & computer experience helpful. Background screening/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA. Apply on line: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or CallLynn @ 863-674-4041 x115 for more details CDH REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE NOW HIRING! Iron Workers, Steel Workers Welders, Carpenters and Laborers Please apply in person at: 1816 Red Road Clewiston, FL 33440 Emlymn Full Tim Emlymn Full Tim Join the most exciting attraction in SW Florida JOB OPPORTUNITIES Dining Room Bus Person $6.25 per hour Dining Room Host(ess) $8.00 per hour Dining Room Server $5.50 plus tips Housekeeper $9.00 per hour Maintenance Worker $10.00 + D.O.E. Poker Brush $8.00 per hour Security Officer $10.00 per hour Sous Chef $12.00 + D.O.E. TAD Floor Clerk $21.00 avg. w/grats We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions: Count Team Supervisor* Financial Analyst Security Supervisor Human Resources Manager TAD Floor Supervisor Benefits available for all employees www.theseminolecasino.com Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL Phone: 1-800-218-0007 The Seminole Casino is a Drug-free Workplace Glades County Board of County Commissioners AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DATA ENTRY/FILE CLERK SALARY RANGE: $7.00 $10.75 PER HOUR EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIRE- MENT MAJOR DUTIES: Must be able to enter all daily timetickets re- cording labor, equipment and materials relating to projects. Must be able to prepare accurate monthly equipment, job and inventory reports. Must be able to process and balance all landfill weighttickets pertaining to GCRD Parks and Cemetery. Must be able to assist the Office Manager when necessary. Must be able to monitor the radio and telephones, do all office filing and any other duties as may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have the people skills to communicate with the public. This position requires knowledge of common office procedures, computer skills and programming knowledge regarding office software. This position requires skill in the operation of all office ma- chines MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equiva- lent. Valid Class E Florida Drivers License with acceptable driving record. Minimum of two (2) years experience working with computers. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Road Department WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. z 00 p.m. 5 days per week CLOSING DATE: April 7,2006 at 5:00 p.m. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application. Copy of valid Florida Drivers License. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson 500 Avenue J PO. Box 1018 Moore Haven, Fl 33471 863-946-6000 Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace Drivers: Great Pay! Safety Bonuses! Life/ Health / 401K! Great Home Time! CDL-A 2yrs. Exp. Domino's Pizza Distribution 800-540-3474 Equipment Operators, Exca- vator, Dozer, Loader. Top Pay, 60 hrs. a wk. (561)309-7817 Experienced Bookkeeper needed in Clewiston. Primary skills: Microsoft Word/ . Excel and Quickbooks. Please call (863)599-0460 FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER Minimum 5 yrs exp. in the workplace. Knowledge of Quickbooks Pro and MS Of- fice, Exc pers refs & must be bondable. E-mail resume to: firstappraisalOl@earthlink.net HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & CLASS A/B DRIVERS For Labelle & Ft; Myers loca- tions. Apply in Person at 825 E. Cowboy Way, Suite 106, LaBelle (Ph 863-674-1174) or fax resume to #863-674-1164. EEO/DFWP LABELLE COMPANY NEEDS DRIVER-The Dumont Com- pany has a position in our small company that requires a driver with minimum of a CDL "B" with Hazmat en- dorsement. We offer good starting wages, benefits and a secure future. If you are ambitious, and are looking for a job with a future please call today at 800-330-1369. Mace Welding is now accepting applications for WELDERS Apply within at: 90 Evans Rd, LaBelle (863)675-6683 NEEDED DENTAL ASSISTANT Experience preferred but not required. Please contact 863-983-7361 for an application or send resume to: 205 South Gloria St. Clewiston, FL 33440 "NOW HIRING 2006" AVER- AGE POSTAL EMPLOYEE EARNS $57,000/YR Mini- mum Starting Pay $18.00/hr. Benefits/Paid Training and Vacations No Experience Needed (800)584-1775 Ref #P4901. 0/0 Driver FFE, The F/S is higher here! $1.11 Avg. $2,000 sign-on $2,600 Re- ferral Bonus. Base Plate pro- vided. No truck no problem. Low payment with short lease. (800)569-9298. PIPEFITTERS, STRUCTURAL WELDERS & HELPERS NEEDED Pro Serv Sanders is taking applications for experienced Pipefitters & Structural Welders. Competitive wages E.O.E. Drug Free Workplace For details call: Joel Hagler 407-324-5666, Ext. 246 or email: jhaqler~pssanderscom PLUMBER: Experienced in service work. Call for an interview. (863)675-1155 POSTAL JOBS $16.46 $22.97/hr, Now Hir- ing. For application & free government job info., call American Assoc. of Labor 1-913-599-8226, 24hr. emp. serve. SCALE OPERATOR Now being hired at Ortona Sand Company Call (863)675-1454 VAN DRIVER NEEDED P/T Split shift. Call Labor Find- ers (863)902-9494 or Apply in person at: 202 East Sug- arland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440. Family Advocate Position #177-3168 Glades Area Motivated and energetic in- dividuals needed to provide services to families with young children. Will work as part of team with nurses and social workers. High School Diploma required (AA or CDA preferred). Minimum one (1) year experience in social services, community based or childcare field. Knowledge of quality child- care and parenting preferred. Min Salary $24,079/yr. All applications & resumes must be received by %:00 PM 4/7/06. Send to: - HCDPBC, 324 Datura St., #401, WPB, FL 33401, fax (561)671-4670 or e-mail to employment@hcdpbc.org. DFWP EOE, Vet. Pref. SHBlAUHCARiDISTRCT READING A AND INTERESTING PERSON. (D o wonder newspaper reader oret more popular Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer Financial Business Opportunities 305 Money Lenders 310 Tax Preparation 315 #1 Corporate/Sports Apparel Franchise Full Training and Support. No Exp. Needed. Fi- nancing Available. Call (800)727-6720. www.Em- broidMe.com. ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 Ma- chines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033. CALL US: We will not be undersold! NOTICE Independent Newspapers will never accept any advertise- ment that is illegal or con- sidered fraudulent. In all, cases of questionable val- ue, such as promises of guaranteed income from work-at-home programs if it sounds too good to.be true, chances are that it is. .If you have questions or doubts about any ad on. these pages, we advise that before responding or send- ing money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772-878-2010 for previous complaints., Some 800 and 900 telephone numbers may require an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you .call a number out of your area, use caution. CASH OUT! CONSOLIDATE CREDIT CARD DEBT INTO ONE LOW PAYMENT. 1% per year with 5 year Guaranteed Payment ,(1.34% APR). *AII borrowers must qualify Credit-Employment-Apprai- sal (800)229-3192. Global Mortgage MB6285 111 Western Row Rd, Mason, Ohio {513)324-5715, (513)478-1237. Equal Hous- ing Lender. WE BUY MORTGAGES. Are you collecting payments on a mortgage? Why wait years for payments? Call (800)282-1251.. Services iII Babysitting 405 Child Care Needed 410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered 425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 ALL PERSONAL INJURIES AC- CIDENT WRONGFUL DEATH AUTO..MOTORCY- CLE..TRUCK..PREM- ISE..PRODUCT SLIP & FALL..PEDESTRIAN..ANIMAL BITES A-A-A ATTORNEY Re- ferral Service 800)733-5342. 24 Hrs. 00's of Lawyers Statewide. ARRESTED? All Criminal De- Sfense Felonies...Misdemean- ors, State or Federal Charges, Parole...Probation, DUI...Traffic Tickets, Bond Reduction. 100's of Lawyers Statewide 24 HOURS A-A-A ATTORNEY REFERRAL SER- VICE (800)733-5342 DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. (8am-7pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. Love the earth Recycle your used items by sell- Ing them in the classi- fleds. Emlymn Empoyen Medca NEW SELF STORAGE 46 units 7x15, 8x15, 10x15, 10x30,12x30,15x25. Full electric, secure on Commereio St. 350 ft. from Clewiston Police Dept. 863-983-6663, 863-983-2808; after hrs. .863-983-8979 Merchandise NZ N Air Conditioners 505 Antiques 510 Appliances 515 Appliance Parts 520 Beauty Supplies 525 Bicycles 530 Books & Magazines 535 Building Materials540 Business Equipment 545 Carpets/Rugs 550 Children's Items 555 China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Clothing 565 Coins/Stamps 570 Collectibles 575 ComputerVideo 580 Crafts/Supplies 585 Cruises 590 Drapes, Linens A Fabrics 595 Fireplace Fixture 600 Firewood 605 Furniture 610 Furs 615 Health & Reducing Equipment 620 Heating Equipment..' Supplies 625 Household Items 630 Jewelry 635 Lamps/Lights 640 Luggage 645 Medical Items 650 Miscellaneous 655 Musical Instruments 660 Office Supplies/ Equipment 665 Pets/Supplies/ Services 670 Photography 675 Plumbing Supplies 680 Pools & Supplies 685 Restaurant Equipment 690 Satellite 695 Sewing Machines 700 Sporting Goods 705 Stereo Equipment 710 Television,-Radio 715 Tickets 720 Tools 725 Toys & Games 730 VCRs 735 Wanted to Buy 740 AIR CONDITIONER-'05 York 3.5 ton package unit w/ heat, new in box $1250 (954)309-8659 BARBER CHAIR, Antique, Mfg. by Emil J. Padair Co. Pat # 1594408-1594409. Good cond. $1000 (863)763-5881 CLOCKS, Antique (3) $750 for all, will sep. (863)763-5870 Wood Burning Cook Stove, antique, exc. cond., $300. (863)675-4858 DISHWASHER-top of the line Haler, portable, RV size, 18"W, used less than 10 times, $250 (502)644-2018 WASHER & DRYER- $100 For both (863)675-3038 ' WASHER & DRYER Maytag, Stackable, heavy duty, good working cond. $200 -(863)634-1492 WASHER Frigidaire, Super Capacity 16 cycles, Heavy duty $50 (863)697-2173 BICYCLE, Fold Up. $30 (863)763-5870 STEEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS. "Manufacturer Direct!" Priced to sell Built to Last. Featur- ing clear span design. Exten- sive range of sizes and models. Pioneer (800)668-5422. DOOR- Outside, Aluminum, Glass. 32"x74", Fits Mobil Homes $30. (863)357-6660 Leave message METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manufactur- er. 20 colors in stock with all Accessories. Quick turn around! Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. MH STEPS (2) 35" Fiber glass steps, w/3'x3' platform, metal handrails $600 or will sep. (863)357-0615 SCREEN ROOM MATERIALS: Walls, 4x10 Roof Panels & one Door $950. (772)201-8932 OKEECHOBEE SCREEN ROOM- permanent or portable, 8x20, roof system, 28x8, 2 doors, exc cond. $1800 (502)644-2018 SHELVES 5/4 solid oak, Rout- ed edges. Finished. Steel arms Worth $2000. Now $500 (863)674-0429 SHUTTERS- 1-pr. 12"x24", 2-pr 12"x48", & 2-pr 14"x39" All need to be painted. $25. Will sep. (863)763-1997 CARPET & PAD- br]r,d ,] i-; blue approx 12. bi s ;5 BABY CRIB- Brand new, no mattress. $40. (863)675-7105 TODDLER BED- Race Car, with mattress & bedding, $50 (863)675-6829 GOWNS (3) Formal, From Da- vid's Bridal. New, never worn. All size 20. $300 for .all, will sep. (863)697-2813 Natl. Pagent Dress 5/6 Beauti- ful custom-made by Nancy Landers $450 (863)467-2952 FOOTBALL & BASEBALL CARDS(3-400 Racing & Comic, late 80s early 90s Exc. cond. $400 neg. 863)763-8943 Stadium Club,'92 &'06, Topps Series, 1 CC card $2 (863)467-1484 ALL IN ONE PRINTER- Print Trio/Photo, Lexmark P3150, 4 photo card slots, new car- tridges $75 (863)357-1082 COMPUTER SYSTEM, Dell,! Win XP + lots of programs & games. $17'51 (863)843-0158 , LAPTOP Windows XR lots of software, internet ready, 1.5 gig, 2 months old, $950 firm (863)261-4633 LAPTOP- 15", Absolute the top of the line Durabook. Military spec's Modem, rotor Leather case. $1399. 863-983-7751 WEB TV- computer w/2 key- boards, $75 (863)902-0257 Bureau- Dresser Double, very good cond. $80 or best offer (863)467-9877 CORNER CABINETS (2) beau- tiful, cherry wood, must see, $2500 or best of- fer(863)763-0072 DAY BED- light pine $150 .(863)357-1517 DINETTE SET, wood, with for- mica top & 4 captain's chairs, green, $$125. (863)467-2557 DINING TABLE- Oval, 2-leaf's, 6-chairs w/cushions All hard wood. Traditional style $300. (863)467-6543 DINING TABLE W/ 6CHAIRS- blond rattan, glass top, $275 (863)763-9410 DRESSER SET, 1 long w/mir- ror, 1 narrow tall, 1 night stand $60 (863)467-6984 FOAM MATTRESS: King Size, New. $350. (863)675-5737 LIVING ROOM RECLINER- ex- cel. cond. only $80 or best offer (863)467-9877 Employment FlTijm e 12051 QUEEN BED- light wood, Sea- ly Post matt, dresser w/mir- ror, chest, 2 nite stands $1500 (863)763-9410 RECLINER- olive green, like new, asking $125 or best of- fer (863)824-0739 SOFA & CHAISE LOUNGE- Lge, modern, full back cush- ions, pale green/beige, 2yrs old $500 (863)467-2435 SOFA- full size, Like new, .Light blue, beige, white &. gev striped. Reduce to' $225 *(863)467-0670 TABLE & 4 CHAIRS- maple, . good condition, $50 (863)763-8146 TABLE, w/butcher block top, 2 stools, w/white legs on table & stools, $75 or best offer. (863)983-6319 GOLF CLUBS- complete, matched set, metal woods, irons, baq. putter, 30'misc., club,. 11 ,I (863)946-3123 ROTTWELL MODEL 650 TRAP made in Belgium, never im- ported, brought over. 12ga, 30" f/m, $1500 (937)215-0307 EXERCISE BIKE- Schwin Air Dyme, like brand new, $150 (863)983-2255 WATER HEATER- 40 gal, 1 yr .old, $75. or best offer. (863)467-1958 FLOOR LAMP- With matching glass top coffee table $125. (863)357-6315 'PATIO SET- in good cond. blue and white $50 (863)763-8146 ELEC WHEELCHAIR- 3 wheel Sonic Pride Mobility, elec lift, $1200 or best offer (863)675-2596 LIFT CHAIR- Like new condi- tion. Also reclines $425. or best offer (863)467-4328. WHEEL CHAIR, Motorized w/2 heavy duty batteries. Good cond. $550. .(863)675-0104 CRUISE- 7 NIGHTS, EASTERN CARIBBEAN. Brand new ship sailing r/t from Ft. Lauderdale November 2006- March 2007. From $499 (port taxes included) with FREE BUS! (800)741-1770, www.alla- boardtravel.com. ARC Ex- empt. EARN DEGREE online from home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal,. *Computers *Criminal Justice. Job Place- ment. Computer provided. Fi- nancial aid if qualify. (866)858-2121 www.onli- netidewatertech.com. Fixed Wing Ultra Light Air- Plane, partly finished, $1800 or best offer. (906)281-2127 For sale Household items, tools, sporting goods, furni- ture & appliances Call Paul (561)924-8292 GREEN SAND IRON FILTER- Like new, $100.(863)610-7588 Horse Liniment Eases Arthritis Pain. Now Available for hu- mans. Arth-Rx has been helping arthritis pain suffer- ers for over 10 years. Con- venient Roll On. (800)634-2348; www.arth- rx.com. RELAX & ENJOY, the outdoors in this 2 seated swing $100. (863)675-6556 Empoyen Ful Tie I'l horse, great w/kids. Moving must sell. $2500 or best offer. (239)633-3649 HORSE TRAILER- Good condi- tion. $1500. Firm (239)694-5611 HORSES, 3-Gelding, 1-Barrel horse, 1-Roping horse for kids, 1-Gelding for Intermedi- ate riders. Call 863-675-5739 SADDLES (3) Western, 2 Adult & 1 Child. $650 for all or best offer, will sep. (863)697-8731 RIDING LAWN MOWER - Craftsman LT1000. 42" cut. About 6mos. old. Asking $900. (863)697-3212 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 SCNA /HOME HEALTH AIDE: Full Time/ Part Time. Offers excellent benefits. (Per Diem positions also available).- 4 For consideration, please fax your resume to (863)983-9883 ATTN: Human Resources Tel.# (863) 983-3700 License #299991018 Need Faster Internet? High Speed -" Internet via Satellite Fast Affordable 'Available Secure 0 1 SkyTalk 866-639-8754 -- ----- ------ h ,, Iz,:, ,, ,, ,~ u ,,,,,, "' ",, '1, ,1 ,, i,' ~ l "_,l ,h , Employment Full Time WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy Direct and Save! Full Body units from $22 a month! FREE Color Catalog CALL TODAY! (800)842-1305 www.np.etstan.com. FENDER ULTRA CHORUS AMP & Drum & Bass ma- chine, $525 will sell separate (863)763-0072 ADBA REG RED NOSE PIT BULL PUPS- $250 each, Please call (863)634-0119 BIRDS- Aviary for small birds, 8x10, movable, 50 or more birds, $1000 cash (863)675-3032 BLACK LAB PUPPIES, born on 2/6/06, 4 males, 3 females, $125. (863)467-1574 CHIHUAHUA, puppy, female, Shots current, Health Cert. $300. (863)675-3729 or (863)675-2541 JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, $400 each: (863)634-4076 KOI Colorful Pond Fish 2'" 18", $3.00- $100. 239-289-7511 PEKINGESE PUPS- all shots, CKC, beautiful, all colors/sizes, $300-400 will-deliver. (863)983-5597 YEARLING BEEFMASTER BULL- $800 (863)675-0218 La Belle SPA HOT TUB- Vita, 6-person, works great $1200 (863)763-6834 SEWING MACHINE, Commer- cial. Used for upholstery. $800. (863)675-5737 HUNT ELK, Red Stag, White- tail, Buffalo, Wild Boar. Our season: now-3/31/06. Guar- anteed license, $5.00 -.tro- phy in two days.' N,o- Game/No-Pay policy. Days, 314)209-9800;-evenings 314)293-0610. FISHER STEREO SYSTEM- With 2-4' speakers. $200. '(863)357-6315 SONY CASSETTE TO CAS- SETTE- plays, records, syn- chronized motors, new cond $80 (863)675-2596 CABINET STYLE- 52", Color does not work. $200. (863)675-7105 CUT OFF SAW- Black & Deck- er, 9", Extra 9" blades, Excel- lent condition $75., Or best offer. 410-228-7137 EXTENSION LADDER, 18' fi- berglass, new, $90 cash (863)675-4970 leave mes- sage MECHANICS CREEPER- plas- tic, exc cond., half price, $17 cash (863)675-4970 leave message VCR, DAEWOO like new $20' (863)467-0670 Trailer for 18' to 20' Pontoon Boat. (863)763-8872 WANTED: FL ART A.E. Backus, J. Hutchinson H. Newton, G. Buckner, E. Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair, R A. McClendon, S. Newton, BIG $$ (772)562-5567 Wanted Hay Bailer, used, (863)763-2936, Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed. Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies," Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry. Supplies 860 Seeds, Plants/ Flowers 865 HORSE, 8 yrs. old. Good Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee RIDING MOWER for parts, 42", for parts only! motor, tires, battery good, deck shot $20 (931)337-1053 or (863)3571236 RIDING MOWER, TORO, Wheel Horse, 44" cut, $650 (863)612-1018 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every Mon. 12pm & every Tues. 11am. 763-3127 Rentals Apartments 905 Business Places 910 Commercial Property 915 Condos/ Townhouses Rent920 Farm Property - Rent 925 House Rent 930 Land Rent 935 Resort Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 -S -Build To Suit- Up To 10,000 SQ. FT. Belle Glade Area 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. RealEstate | Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Coados/ Townhouses Sale 1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 Belle Glade, Muti-Unit CBS Apartments. 1 & 2 Bdrm. Call Thompson-Broker (561)996-5264 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY va wondo, W amodars haUa _____ 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, SWill trade for acreage. 305-481-1316 or 863-234-1814. '1lll ll|il(Il[ ll^ 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 PIONEER, 2.5 ac., Lots of pine trees. High land. Accessible Very Peaceful & Private, $66,000. 863-674-1008 I Eagle Estab A secluded, priv Ranch subdivis offering beautify vistas ofpristin natural habitat Offered in combinable 40 homeowners or wee Only eleven of these e; RESIDENTS -in L Water/Sev READY Asking Prii Contact: B Coastal EngineE 863 6 MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, . 1.25 ac. Near Clewiston in f growing Hendry County, FL. - Good location on Datil St. Community with Recreation North 'Georgia Gated Mountain Center & swimming pool. Community. New Homes Asking $45,000.00 E-mail: close to Infrastructure. One Neidajim@comast.net Hour North of Atlanta. Golf,' 732-656-0214 Tennis, Lake, Pools, Info OKEECHOBEE. 1.19 ac Locat- .ww berinreegeorgia OTm.. ,ed 7 mi N of Okee. City. On Rural Hunting Timber Land dead end black top road. For Sale 222.2 acres, Many. mature Oak trees. $2500/acre. Atkinson. :Zoned for house or mobile County, Georgia. Call for info home. Not in Viking area. (334)393-5036 or $75,000 863-467-5867 or (334)464-4004. 863-697-9047 TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN I o StACREAGE Gated mountain A-Sl 5 community bordering a large lake. Spectacular views. Community boat ramp, pri- ASHEVILLE, NC AREA vate boat slips. Between ACREAGE Private, gated Chattanooga & Knoxville. mountain community with Call today (866)292-5769. over 4 miles of riverfront. 1 Gates of the River. to 8+ acres from the $60s. Incredible views! Custom TN WATERFRONT MOUNTAIN community lodge with PROPERTY Scenic home- Tiounijiri si,';. riverwafi. sites surrounding Lake Bark- alil (8661292-5762 Berr ley. 1 to 6 acre view sites & i[ver LUDge 5 to 40 acre privacy sites from the 40's. 90 mmin to BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- Nashville. Grand opening of NA. WINTER SEASON IS Phase II on now! Call HERE! MUST SEE THE 166) 9. 496t BEAUTIFUL PEACEFULLY MlOUNLIJTAIlJ OF VVESTERIN IC MOUNTAIIJS Honme Cabins A In Mobile Homes ments. Crierok.ee MoJurlul Realty GMAC Real Estate, . Murphy www.cherokee- 11 mountainrealty.com Call for - Free Brochure (800)841-5868. Mobile Home- Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 COASTAL NC WATERFRONT! Mobile Homes- Rent 2015 1.5 Acres- $99,900. Beauti- Mobile Homes- Sale 2020 fully wooded, great views, pristine shoreline, deep boatable water! Enjoy access to ICW, Sound Atlantic. Paved road, underground utilities. Excellent financing. Call now (800)732-6601 x MOBILE HOME LOTS 1510. ForSale Shiv Island & Pahokee FINAL CLOSEOUT- Lake Bar- (561)996-4524 gains! April 8/ 9. Water ac- cess from $34,900 with FREE Boat Slips. PAY NO CLOSING COSTS! Huge $5,000 savings on beautiful- ly wooded parcels at 34,000 PIONEER PLANTATIONS- 3/2 acre lake Tennessee. Enjoy dbl wide, Ig porch, 40 acres, unlimited water recreation. $800/mo, 1st. Lst. & Surrounded by state forest. sec,(954)649-6641 Excellent financing! Call 800)704-3154, x 724 TN Land Partners, LLC. 2 0 GOLF LOT SALE! Blue Ridge Mountains! Near Asheville, BEAUTIFUL 50X12 MH- NC. Beautifully wooded 30x10 Fla Rm, fully furn, deck, homesites on 18-hole Dye patio, beautiful gardens, Must designed golf course. Unbe- See! -157 Meadowlark RV lievable incentives. Call toll- Park, Ortona, $12,000 or best free (866)334-3253 X 1047 offer cherokeevalleysc.com. HENDRY COUNTY- 1995 Lakefront and Lakeview Prop- Palm Harbor Masterpiece, erties Nestled in the hills of 28x52, 3/2, open floor plan, Tennessee on the shores of Zone 3 wind storm,16x16 pristine.Norris Lake. Call deck, appliance, exc cond, Lakeside Realty at odg owner, buyer pays mov- (423)626-5820 Or visit ing. $29,900 (863)675-1490 www.lakesiderealty-tn.cor. or (239)728-2484 Large Mtn. Land Bargains, MOBILE 3br/2ba Manufactured High Elevation. Adjoins Pris- home, driveway, car port, tine State Forest, 20+ AC to porch, front yard w/gardens 350 AC. Sweeping Mtn. $.168,500(863)675-3539 Views, Streams. www.live- MOBILE HOME 50,x12, fur- inwv.com.nished, 36x10 Fl Room, patio, "Location, Location, Location" deck, 157 Meadow Lot camp- Time to buy. INVESTORS & ground Ortona, $14,000 neg. BUILDERS, Great Buildable Lots For Sale in one of Flori- Recr ion da's Fastest Growing Areas Fort Myers. (888)558-0032. MONTANA MOUNTAIN PARA- ,_, _, DISE Great mountain views, 0 iI1 2.29 acres just $59,990. Ride out your back door to Boats 3005 millions of acres of national Campers.'RVs 3010 forest. Close to Canyon Ferry Jet Sii.s 3015 Lake, minutes to Helena. Marine Accessories 3020 Soils tested, utilities, ready Marine Miscellaneous 3025 to build. Call owner Motorcycles 3030 (866)365-6103. Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD . WINTERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins Land CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE 14' BOAT- unsinkable, fiber- (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- glass, fish finder, trir, used Y MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- twice, Call for information E R T I E S (863)675-2941 www.exitmurphy.com. www.exitmurphy.com. BAYLINER- '77, .Outboard, 16', NC MOUNTAINS 3 acres on Runs good. $2500. or best mountain top in gated com- offer.(863)634-7108 munity, view, trees, waterfall & large public lake nearby, PONTOON BOAT, 20' LOWES, paved private access, 40 hp Honda, 4 stroke, like $58,500 owner new w/trailer, awnings & ex- ( 8 6 6) 7 8 9 8 5 3 5 tra's. $5800. (863)467-6696 www.NC77.com. -- North Carolina Gated Lake- ImU |3 front Community 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. CHEVY HERIT.MOTORHOME- Never before offered with '84, Runs great. Needs some 20% pre-development dis- work on the inside. $2500. counts, 90% financing. Call Or best offer (800)709-5253. (863)634-7108 Thursday, March 30, 2006 's Nest a s ate ~- , ion - fie t, . 0-60ac Tracts for discerning kend nature enthusiasts. exceptional tracts available. 772-468-8306 IAL LOTS (5) aBelle ~ wer, Cleared TO BUILD ce $250,000 il// Reeve @ ring Consultants 75-2707 INVITATION TO ID March 14,2006 -:1.01 Nobcis hereby given tathe Board of County Co mrissoners, Glades INVITATION TO BIDDERS County,ForidaisaccepingDesiginBuidproposalsrorthlefolowingpoject 0 -g -. ProjectNae: OTONA TERYPAYVIUON 05-06-03 Project description:Cemetery Pavion The City of Clewlston will receive sealed bids until 3:00 p.m., on April 10, 2006, at 1.02 Sealed bids must be submittedto: Clewiston Utilities Department, 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, orida, at which L 13 time and place they will be opened and read aloud. Wendell T uty Manager Thebidsaretobesubmitedfor 500 Avenue J CLEW ISTON COUNTRY ACRES Moore HavenFl. 33471 CONTRACTFORDISPOSAL.OFSEWAGERESIDUALS 1.03 Sealed bids will be received on: Your bid must be in strict compliance with the City's specifications and offer the same or equal equipment. Any deviatious from the specifications are to be ex- odular/Floor Plans. From $79,900 & p, Date: April72006 plained in toll detail and listed separately In a letter which will become a part of 3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use ce:00pmoutouourthouserprposal. Sl a GladesC 500oAvue A copy of the specifications may be obtained from the Clewiston Utilities Depart- your land as down payment. Financing Moore Haven,FL33471 meant, 141 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Forida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. available. 863-673-6417 or 561-721-5299 1.04 Contractor s)willbe responsibleforprovidingfuliandcompletesignedand Each bid must be ed SEWAGE RESIDUALS Sseatedse pans. DISPOSAL BID. Bids may be maied to Kevin cCarthy, Utilities Director, 141 mm 1.05 Contractor(s) will pay $50.00 plus shipping for each set of bid plans Central Avenue, Clewiaton, Flod, 33440, or hand delivered to the same ad- dress. No responsibiitv will be attached to any officers for the premature opening 1.06 Each bid must be accompanied bya certified check, cashiers check, trust of a bid not property addressed andidentified. TRAVEL TRAILER, 8x34 w/4 GMC Sonoma, lots of parts hcopany aauresebashdmt adey alneotheb lorabidebond TRAVEL TRAILER, 8x34 w/ 4 GMC Sonoma, lots Of parts te s e ento tebas in na to tGladesluount The City of Clewiston reserves the right to hold all bids for thirty days and to reject ft. extension. $6000 invested. $400 or best offer Boardof county commissioner. Allbidsmustbeubmedinduplicateandm- any and all bids, with or without cause, to waive technical errors and in or- Older. Some Hurricane Dam- (863)697-1367- ceivedn a sealedenvelope, plainlymarkedontheoutsidewiththe projectname, males, orto acceptthe bid thatin its judgment best servesthe City. age. $2500. (863)675-6105 bid number, date and name of Bidder. The Owner reserves the right to waive mi- age.$MUSTANG WHEELS, for'93, norformalitiesinanybidandtoacceptanybldwhichtheyconldertobeintheir CITY OFCLEWISTON, FLORIDA w/center caps, fair cond., 4 best intereatandto mjectanypartof, oranyand all bids; however, awards will be iitanneuyiir Find t faster. Sell It soon- R adetothelwest andstBiderthopiniona onoftheOwner, IvaPittman, Deputy City Clerk en In the classified P egent igma and their decision shall be final and conclusive. No bidsb shall be withdrawn for a 121822CGS3/23,30/06 er a tires, $200. (561)718-8580 periodofsixty (6) calendardayssubsequenttotheopeningofbidswithoutthe i ff cc s30 0 SUPERCHIP-For 6.0 Ford Die- cs ewe I sel Truck, '04-05. Asking 1.07 Bid documents maybeobtainedorreviewedattheofficeof County Manager NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE HONDA MOTORCYCLE $350. or best offer. GladesountyCourthouse NOTICEOF PULICHEARING ORDINANCE CM400, '81, needs work (863)634-3296 Cody SOOAvenueJ ran nM4 t ir TI Moo 0 rd 3471 NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN that the Clewiston City Commission will conduct a PUB- brand new light & tire to be TIRES- (4), 250 '99 & up Ford (863)946-6000 LI HEARING (Continued from March20, 2006) on April 17,2006, at 6:00 p.m., put on $200. (863)983-7457 8 lug, 16", Alum. rims w/Ctr. uesonsconceninteid bedireted ngtotheoowing: or as soon as practical thereafter, in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 uu $0 Mo d c L o ver x nl $ .r ouestonsconcriothe bidmaybe directed in writing to the following: West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. during the Public Hearing, the Ct Suzuki'06 Model C-50- Low covers Ec. con73- $150.or Robert Jones, EMS Director Commssioon proposes to enact final passage of the ordinance which is set forth Smiles loaded w/extras $8000 best offer. (863)763-6216Post Office Box 365 as follows: (863)801-1744 TONNEAU COVER- off 8ft bed, MooreHave, FL33471 ORDINANCENO. 2006-01 Yamaha Roadstar 2005 Ford, $450 or best offer 863-946-0566 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON Midnight Silverado, 1700cc, (863)467-7428 121808 CGS 3/23,30/2006 ANFLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 110 ENTITLED ZONING hard bags, windshield, chrome OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED NON- front end, white wall, back Shop here frsti I CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES N ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING FOR rest, full wrnty, show room The classified ads A- ATTENTION MONTURARESIDENTS ENACTMENTMOF A NEW ART CLE IV, ENTLEDNONCONFORMING USES AND NOTICE OF LANDsOWNERS' MEETING AND RELATED MATTERS; .PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR USES OF cond. Must sell $9,500 NUAL ELECTIOFORENTORM COUN LAND; PROVIDING FOR USES OF LAND AND STRUCTURES IN COMBINATION; (239)691-0657 I ckIp WATER CONTOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE; (239)691- 57 WATERCONTOLDISTRICT PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR - CHEVY PICK UP 1983, V8 .,.. ,, [ u".'c ,i,, .o" rr C,,' Cou'.ny SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDINGAN EFFECTIVE DATE. SIpots VeilDiesel. Very good condition. 1 VT 8 ri ,, *:."l i ,',,,,'1, ,, ,r o ribuu, A copy of the proposed ordinance is available In the City Manager's Office, City Hal, SD ie s el. V e ry g o o d c o n d itio n iii, -,; ,:, ,o ', :.. rui,j,, jv, ." r ,, *,i 6- ),;' i ? : i ) I r. T, 1,, Avnuue C f I $1350 (863)357-7214 after f, e.11 rr,, l,,ru,, i,-,, .r E .nE ,luou:, 2%1 5 .,',i.f A ',rul i ,,, ,'Tv leo115Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Horda, for the Inspection of any interested par- '$1350 (863357-7214 after ',r s" sandinterested partiesnmay appearat tire meeting and be heard with respectto FOUR WHEELER, 50cc, for 5pm 1 ", 2'1 n i", '. Al : r u .., the proposed ordinance. Ifany person decides to appeal any decision made with 1:1 WHELR 5 f.. 1,1, -.i.r rri A i ;u.. :.,. a yu ..-I respect to any matter considered at this meeting for public hearing, such person kids, $200 or best offer. .DODGE RAM 250, '90- runs ,: "', ;) i h'tiL ., 'T Vmay need to insure tha verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which (954)520-6707 good, new part? l :: r,, record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal is to be work :)ody ,, 1,3. r i(. CENTRAL EOUNhf WATER based. S. i $600 (863)655-0030. CONTROLs. OrRCI WendellJohinson anutm ainC 1C Manaer to o ies GMC 2500 '83- 6.2L diesel, ATENCIONRESIDENTESDEMONTURA: 12509CGS3/30/06 runs good w/flat bed, $2000 NOTICIADE REUNION PARA DUENOS DETERRENOS or trade for swamp buggy ECCIONANNUAPAACENDADOS)Y CENTRALDEL I ^- l "Q- (954)520-6707 ELECCION ANNUAALPARA ELCODADO CENTRAL DEL I I (954)520-6707 DISTRITO DECONTROL.DE AGUA NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE ISUZU PU '91- AC, runs good, Per 1 presented se esta dando la noticia de que la Junta de Supervisores para el Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in the Circuit Automobiles 41005 4 cyl, $1000 (772)618-0607 CondadoiCentral del Distrito de Control de Agua, tendra su reunion annual para los Court of Broward County, orida, on the 15th day of October 1991, in the cause Autos Wanted n0 LEER FI Tduenos de terrenos (hacendados)y las elecciones anuales parala Junta de Su- wherein Rrst Union National Bank of Florda wan plaintiff and Jorge Mercado Autos Wanted r 010 LEER FIBERGLASS TOPPER- pervisores el Sabado 29 doe Abril 2006, desde las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. and Migdalla NIeves are defendants, being Case Number 91-01B99COSO (62), Classic Cars 41015 Off Ranger step side. Snug 'en el Centrode recreaclon de Montura Ranch Estates,255 N. Hacienda Street en In said Court, I, Ronald E. Lee, Sr., as Sheriff of Hendry County, Florida; have lev- Commercial Trucks 4020 up to the cab type. $300 Montura, Florida. El motivode la reunion es para conducirlos asuntos del distrito led upon all the right, tile and interest of the defendant Jorge Mercado and MIg- Construction yhacer la eeccionahualde la Junta de upervisos. Si necesita nstrcciones dalla Nleves, In and to the following described property, to-wit Construction (863)763-2379 especicas para e.aralcentro de Recreacion a mas Informaclon par favor lame Equipment 4025 a as oficinas defdstrlto as 863-983-5797 de las 7:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Todos SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6 Block 54 of Montura Ranch Estates Foreign Cars 4030(1 PICKUP 1973 GMC, for parts, los interesados estan invitados asisir yser escuchados. First Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, at Four Wheel Drive 4035 rebuild able 350- engine, CENTRALCOUN TYWATER Pages 37,38 and 39 ofthe Public Records of Hendry County, Florida, including Trucks 4040 good tires, mirrors etc.$200CONTROL DISTICT only such Oil, Gas and Mineral rights as the Grantor may possess. Subject to Heavy Duty Trucks4040 go t 0I res, m rrors eciS0 ,j i[i, ii i', i .6 i -';%02dO. conditions, restriction reservations, road and canal rghts-of-way, enforceable Parts Repairs 4045 (,9.8l:.. ,1 easements of assessments. Subject to real estate taxes for 2005 and subsequent Pickup Trucks 4050 TONNEAU COVER- Fiberglass, INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHE a2 ye N.Mayoral Street.Monura Ranches Sport Utility 4055 For full size truck $600 or TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND NOTICE aa 230N.MayoralStreet, MontraRanches Tractor Trailers 4060 best offer. (863)357-2111 or HHENY COUNTY, FLORIDA A ANO .ATERCOtTRy Apr mi .u rofr u Utility Trailers 4065 772-519-2 6 '. PrA u LIC a bAA lr I T ui,, n i r,1,r' r--.:L.II Fi.nl, 3 r',a r our 1 Ioio ,,I 'i A ir,-r3 io ,, .I V a n s 4 0 7 0 ,,su i all ,r, l Wr, ;i v.. p yi i r r Ue r e la ucad l uno M igd la N ie es v C s No. 9 ,,' ? i, ;r [ r, i, : 1: ..ulli, ] I 1. ,ill u' or l"nr, ern,,T, ,-ei'en AtdIJ) lIJ Tr'I .1 r Ii ail ,CaseNo.:0-6-CA y ii rr,,i [dZr uir CASH IN HAND me sruoee ro ioret o bptif U Al a ii irm" i i, Iir,,, ,m 1 (one) 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup 'y.T I.:c Arn :'i'l e d TRAILER- 5'x8', With ramp. ,+.- "i3 11I,,A, .: f ,,.' ,,', T riAi uIt .n-rn Excellent condition. $550. I, ,,,,n' u,'i ii 1 '.I in u llj :i .riri:,rl r, Iir o'i, : i. ","d C ; L I J9l l'l' h ,111 f V0'ILV Jvi,,,.TrI 0 y 'I "'"' A DONATED VEHICLE- TAl (863)357-5754 [,: A,, rd l L. -I L p r c ov d c o i l ,ior.J3 1 t arII ,,f r ,,n fl),r, l I. ,I y:Iu in lu lV ir ,f i r ,n for someone in a recovery UTILITY TRAILER- 4'xl 1', ,, r,,, ; Anyone desiring to bid on the pur- 114892CGS2/23;3/2,9,16,23,30/06 program or transportation for Very good shape, $375. :.. iis :.ni ,,r, .e .,I ,,,, 'r,'e I NrI :,-,,-,'Ty ,T,,. .rTi a sing le parent ii ,iil iuh .:ilii -., A, ,, ,,.i ,,....T w.i ,' ei, u, .,,, .i jO,, rr ,, r, ,'oi ,:n,', ,,I,.,n (866)855-0902 ', | ,,n.',/.. 'T, ,'i. )l ., ,1,., March14,2006 Buick Skylark LimTe l ., d,,,,J i .V'008I uie' f .- .31 1N' INV ,ATIONTO BIDDERS 4lr -'.:ed,, ,.ylexcel Gond. NOTIE OF ACTION Il prr t, r r 05-06-04 can be financed, $4100 CONS6RU0,iVESERVICE .i. iu.,, ,.iu, The D.hrI ,. "r (863)467-9877 r" S" U '.*E' R' r,,, ir l ,'d i,.I "3,y urln al 'ua,,1.:;n r, c,,ngir,.l]i T lnyaiciC'E1 -d, i,',,,,eu'I,, 'd .. (83)4b/9A O8 1 2 To Defendants,.The Unknown heirs, i nir r,'iy .,y be i, p, it el.:rol3,,),,,Tr,-. ,. ,albr gda.i acu l.,run CHEVYCAMARO Z-28 1982, spouses, devisees, grantees, assign- d by, :.il 'i r o i Bidsma beAmailedorhaiddeliveredtotheCityof lewiston 115West*Ventura runs greatly Must sell $1200 ees, .lienors, creditors, trustees, or oth- (tL. o o u i 0, E31d,( ell 6 Bids mybemailed sr hand deliveredito the City o1 Clewiston,,115VWest Venture runs great! Must sell $1200 READING A eclamants claimio by, thru h, Paceiat(51 655-0620. Avenue, Clewiaton, FRodda 33440, through April10, 2006, until 3:00p.m. No re- or best offer 863-697-9598 under, r against JAPES CROOK sponsibility shall be attached to any officers for the premature opening of a bid F U UNE W SPAPER DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE, D-: 123886 CGS 3/30/06 not proper addressed and identified. The bids will be opened immediately fol- FORD TAURUS '89- Runs lowing the id submission deadline at city hall. Bids received after 3:00 p.m. on needs- front & rear bumper ad : ri e "Pr parties claiming by, through, under saiddatewillnotbeconsidered. $800 (863)612-5255 wond aginstth herein name indiid NOTICEFOR BIDS T e,1 ~ i uo uterm d nd speo whichare FORD TEMPO GL, '93, for dead or alive, whether said unknown Port Laele Community Development nue Clewiston, Florida. inquiries reardin the lease should be directed to p a parties may claim an interest as Diatdct will accept sealed bid pro- Utilities Director\Kevin McCarthy at103-983-1454 or Waste Water Treatment parts, car does run, $250. spouses, heir, devisees, grantees, or posals up to 11:30 AM, April 13, S e or-14 (863)675-7878 other claimants; AND ALL OTHERS 2006, for the purchase of one new Plant Supervisor JoeCollier at 863-983-1468. GRAND' MARQUIS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: .Batwing Mower similar or equal to a C 01 C' e1 I th ri ,t t kn. t GRAND MARQUIS- '92, Runs Rhino FR-15 Mower with: 15 ft e d ill wisto h'ar, tsr out 'a e I hi frc l n good, Needs brakes. $1000. CHEVY- 3/4 Ton Van '88, 7 You ARE NOTIFIED that an action to cutting width, Cat5 CV.frontddve maetes, ortoacceptthebidthatinits udgmentbest serves theCity. or best offer. (863)763-2307 passenger, good tires, rides quietttlle on theflollowing real property -line, Cat 4 wing driveline, deck good on hwy, $990 in Hendry County, Florida: rings, front and rear chains, 6-15" CiTY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA Honda Accord LXI '87- 2 dr. (863)673-0782 LOT 13, BLOCK J: -r~,e lul, o.i I f equipment. IvaPittman hatch, 4 cyl., manual, $1200 the Southwest 1/4 01 me Noruleas!i 4 Deputy City Clerk 863-467-5401 or CHEVY '92 BOX VAN- 6.2 die- of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Anyone interested may submit a pro- 121817CGS3/23,30/06 /772-359-2923 se, 5spd, runs, needs som Township 43 South, Range 31 East, posal to the District office at 3293 ./772-359-2923 sol, c spt r k, needs some Hendry County, Florida eliwood Terrace, Port LaBelle, or cosmetic work, $1600 mail to P.O. Box 1605, LaBelle, HONDA CIVIC 1992, 4 Dr., 5 (863)357-3981 LOT 14, BLOCK J:-The Southeastl/4 of Florida 33935. For additional infor- spd. manual. Good condi- theSouthwest 1/4ofthe Northeastl/4 maton call 863-675-5770 between PUBLIC NOTICE tion. A/C. Runs great. $2500 DODGE- '84, 15 Passenger, 1 of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Comprehensive Planning Workshop (863)357-2891 ton, Nice seats, $1490 Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Monday-Friday. (863)357-2891 endry County, Florida The Clewiston City Commission and Local Planning Agency (P&Z Board) will hold (86 3) 67 3-07L82 or The District reserves the right to reject a joint workshop at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006 in the City Hall Commis- Mercury Marquis LS, '90, 5.0, (863)674-0837 LOT 15, BLOK J: The Southwest 1/4 of any or all bids with or without slon Chambers, 115 West Ventura Avenue. The purse of this workshop Is to V8, low mi., good body & the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 cause and to accept the bid that, in review, discuss, and accept public input on propose TEXT and Future Land Use int., cold a/c, great trans., DODGE CARAVAN '94- GOOD of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, its.ludgment, will be In the best in- Map amendments to the City's 1991 Comprehensive Plan. These amendments $2500.(863)467-6805 TRANSPORTATION, $1200 Township 43 South, Range 31 East, terestofthe District, are prompted by the Local Govemment Comprehensive Planning Act of 1985 and $2500. (863)467-6805 make off Hendry County, Florida / will serve to complete the city's Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Re- or make offer RalphW.Nicholson / portprocess. D o ig t 1 g[ (863)467-5401' LOT 16, BLOCK J: The Southeast 1/4'of GeneralManager D O II .. .iT s 'the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 123872 CGS/CB 3/30/06 All citizens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the workshop. Any per- PLYMOUTH VOYAGER '96, of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, son requiring a special accommodation to participate in these meetings because i e 4dr, seats 8, everything runs Township 43 South, Range 81 East, NOTICE OFINTENTION TO of a disability or physical impairment, including speech or hearing impairments, S C' 4d, seats 8, everythingrs Hendry County, Florida REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME should contact the City Managers Office at least three calendar days prior to the MUSTANG '02- Vb, Jul), 'W & looks good new tires, scheduled meeting. PL, white w/tan inter. 39k' $3000 (863)357-2346 has been filed against you and you are The undersigned does hereby certify that required to serve a copy of your writ- Farmers Mt: Loop conducting a Pro- Wendell Johnson mi, exc cond., $9200 ten defenses, it any, to it on Alison C. duce business at LaBelle, Florida, un- City Manager (302)245-0401 Dover R I i I I 1 Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys der the ictitious name of Farm Fresh ulhill *AllA t.for Plaintiff, whose address Is Post Of- Charities and that said firm is corn- 123246 CGS 3/30/06 OLD'S CUTLASS CIERA- '95, ice Drawer 2280, LaBolle, FL 33975. posed of the following persons whose Some front end damage. on or before Aprl 23, 20086 and file names and places of residenceoare as Runs great. $5 0 0. either before service on the plaintiff's Tony Tolar NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF (863)261-1117 I I I A A attorney or immediately thereafter; oth- LaBelle, FL 33935 EAST SHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT erwise a Default will be entered against PLYM BREEZE '99- 55k 4dr, you tor the relief demanded in the Ownership of Farm Fresh Charities is as Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of East rus go o $ tice, 00 Complaint. follows: Shore Water Control District, the Annual Meeting of the Landowners of East Shore runs good, $i2500 Public Notice 5005 Dated on this the 8th day of March, Farmers MktLoop 100% Water Control District for the year 2006 will be held at their office located at 2832 (863)763-2990 State Public 55 2006. BARBARA UTLER I LaBelle, FLA N. Main Streeat, Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday, April L-egal Noti ce 5500 aClerk of Circuit Court It Is my intentions to apply to the Florida l/IS/R. DeLaCruz Department of State Division of Cor- 1.Electing one(1)Supervisorforatemof three(3) years. Deputy Clerk orations to register the said name of 2. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as the land- AUTO WANTED: 122029 CGS3/23,30;4/6,13/06 Farm Fresh Charities under the provi- owners may determine, and; ' AUTOWANTED: 12202901signs s of Chapter 90-267, laws of Rod- 3. Transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. Convertible / Truck. Please call INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHE 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR daTActsf91- Tony Tolar If a person decides to appeal th decision o th Bo of Spervisors with respect (954)561-2776 Mn'l^^tnTWENTIETH JUDICIALCIRCEITIN O LaBelle, FLA33975. ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which reco includes AND FOR GLADES COUNTLORIDA VICTORIANO VAZQUEZ 124220 CGS 3/30/06 L the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made. aP ---I -- --ETEI.,--dt PUBLIC BID REPOSSESS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF s IOE PROPERTIES, INC., Case NoL PUB06D194 CA EPOS S EASTSHORE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Pl-ini-i nlao.nCaff N o.:O06-104- A 1995 VOLVO Truck Tractor BY:/s/GeneDodgen,President vs SNr .05iAn 2 his wife and MARIA I. QUINONES and WIA64TES 122251 CGS3/23,30/06 BRONCO, 4x4, 1978, orig. PIE D Dn FERNANDOE.ZAMORANO, South Dixie Truck Sales, Inc. | owner, $2495 Eedand s O Defendants 863-674-1008 I (863)612-1018 ICFSALE NOTICE OF ACTION 124173 CGS 3/30/06 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF f E PELICAN LAKE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT in rbilt trans, 0 mile s Nogiceis given hat puan o m Titl on the following o in Reading a newspaper Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of Pelican needs paint but no rust, $1750 March, 2006 in Case No. 05-CA-224 LHndry County, Floid: helps you understand Lake Water Control District forthe year 2006 wi be held at thel office located at firm. (863)805-8789 of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit 0 Ranch Estates First Subdivision ac- the world around yOU. 2832 N. Main Street, Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday, Chevy Blazer, '94, 4x4, 4 dr. which PRIDE PROPERTIES, INC. cording i the Plt thereof, recorded in NO WOnder newspaper April12th,2006,at10:OOA.M.,intheforenoonforthepurposeof: w/very Iow mile's &, i'mnpec- the Plaintiff and PRINCEG. DIXONand Fla8ook 3, Pages 37, 3B, and 39 of readers are more sul- l.El-cgngone(1)Supervesorforatermofthree(3)years. $4200y IOintales $ 200. BEVERLY A.M. 0I1wi 0 are the Dehen- the Forid c Recorso itnr Couny cesfsUl people! 2. Receivig annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as the land- cably maintained, e daitl and Iwill 1sh t the Goes d Ha afledaainsto you, and you are re- owners may determine, and; (863)228-3087 o r e-mail best bidder for cash at the Glades ouired to serve a copy of our written 3.Transactingsuch otherbusinessas may come beforethemeeting. Gtuamphil hotmailcom es Coounty, Florida 11:00 A.M. ,een if ny, to ion Eizabeth A. AsrPtumphill @hotmail.com o uny ,o a detnss I Q". ,... ,,,eA If a person decides to appeal the decision of the Board of Supervisors with respect JEEP RENEGADE 1991, 4x4 on April 6, 2006 the following de- wh,.addrei s is 1800 West 9t to any matter considered at the meeting herein referred, he or she may need to scribed property set forth in Exhibit Street Suite 332, Halesahs Florida Time to' clean out the ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes Auto., Mint condition New en- "A" and set forth in the Order of Sum- 33012on r before 30 days from the attic, basement and/or thetestimony and evidence uponwhich the appeal is made. gine & brakes. 400 mls. on en- mary Final Judgment. date of first publication of this notice garage? Ad. ertse you BOAD OF SUPERVISORS OF gine. $7800 (863)467-6696 The Soh one-half (1/2) of the Northeast and file the original with he clerk ce yard sale 8 PELICAN LAKEATER CONTROL DIS ICT qurter (NE 1/4) of th Norhoas qor- plaintiff's attorney or immediately fleds and make your BY:/s/Paul Allen, President S t eat 1,Twns thp4is rd clean una breeze 122258 CGS 3/23,30/06 South Range 28 East, Glades County, thereafter; otherwise a default will be clean un a hreezal 122250 CGS 3/23,30/06 Floride. Together with and including entered against you for the relief de- Florida Together with and including: Th handed in the complaint or petition. GOLF CART- 1999 Club car, S omenet nse ah W 0i CAnswer due Aprill5, 2006. gas, reconditioned 1995, feet of the South onehalf (S 1/2) of DATED onthe 91h day of March, 2006. $1995. (863)675-1472. theNortheast quarter (NE 1/4) of the AsClerkofthe Court GOLF CART- Club car, green, Township 42 South, Range 28 East, AsDeuty Clerk A electric, with charger, Glades County. Forida. 120989CGS3/16.,23,30;4/6/0 $1295. (863)675-1472. DATED: 3/15/06 JOE FLINT NOTICE IAH ; GLADES COUNTY CLERK OF COURT AUCTION on Friday, ' Deputy Clerk at 9:00 a.m. at11233 N.W. Avenue L, CAR TOW DOLLY: Great 122314 CGS 3/23,30/06 Belle Glade, Florida CAR TOW DOLLYo Great LEGAL NOTICE Property of Sophia Prince: shape. Purchased in 04, If payment is not made inullbyApril7, Hotpoint stove helps you understand the used 1 time. $500. 2006 for 1989 Cadillac h otontl (239)303-9283 VIN#1G6CD1158K4290097 located at PropertyofCarolynRolle: world ground you. Earl's Storage, Belle Glade, said prop- Refrigerator, stove, glass table, cloth WO O U Ou . DRIVE ON RAMP- you must erty will beforfeited, at which time the chairs, kid dresser, fireplace, vases remove and haul $175 owners ofEar's Storage will apply for w/artificial flowers, throw pillows and title of said property, clothes. (863)467-4328. 124127 CGS 3/30;4/6/06 123868 CGS 3/30:4/6/06 Thursday, March 30, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee : CTo. 'IGA - IcA4OKiQTUnES: I__ "Service._____ace. ___Results" __ Beautiful Lot pkg., water, sewer, next to a park, river & more, Moore Haven $320K Fully Landscaped Lot. 943 Yacht Club Way, Moore Haven $30,000 Excellent Buy. GREAT B~XY. 2 M/H's on 1:165 acres, 86 Oleta Drive, Moore Haven, $86,500 Large Lot. 1 city Limits, Moore Haven, Just reduced from $87,000 to $76,390 Centrally located 3 lot special, Moore Haven, $63,000 Lot for sale, 1/4 acre tract, Moore Haven, $25,000 Over 1/4 Acre Lot in Lakeport on 11260 Click Drive, $24,000 New Model Home. Fabulous, Must See, 3/2, Yacht Club, Moore Haven, $152,375 Single Family Home, 669 Park Avenue, Moore Haven $245,000 Palm Trees & Oaks Doublewide Mobile Home, 921 Yacht Club Way, Moore Haven $132,750 Moore Haven River Gardens lots starting at $38,000 Must See To Appreciate! RIVERS EDGE 1/3 acre tracts, River view quiet community close to lake call for details. Homes by Brian Sullivan NO REALTORS PLEASE!! GREAT STARTER HOME. Single Wide M/H, 400 Pine Crest, Moore Haven, $55,000 US Higwa 27 5.91 acres, Zoned Commerical, $775,000 REALTOR'S WANTED To Join Our Fast Growing Team Please Call Jeffery Davis, Broker at 863-946-228-2666 Waterfront Property 2BR/2BA, RECENTLY UPDATED MOBILE HOME ON THE CANAL WITH DOCK $410,000 LOT-CLEAR VIEW OF CALOOSAHATCHEE IN MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB $26,000 RESIDENTIAL 2BR, IBA v& detached 24'x30' metal bundling $ 150.000 3BR. 1 1:2 BA and elficencv $131.000 -4BR, 3BA Del Monte $295,00 4BR, 2BA New Home $345.000 3BR. 2BA with study and po':.l New Subdsiion f359.9,') $1g.- J - - a, e Palr,.Jle b50.1).) New Cnstruction 3BR'2BA Sugarland Circle 2BR 2BA home. detached garage ., guest suite on 12 80 ac. Call for details 2B 3 2BR, 1I BA $279.000 2BR, I 1/2 BA Condoi 81 S150K MONTLYRA 2BR. 2BA 19bl4 SWNI 1-15 ',BP. SBA SWNTI .2H15 arv, f,050 'r, edi lot .rad~ble PIONEER 2BM, 2BASGLJa-. 5$89,900 VACANT LAND 5 ac Ladeea $169.900 on C~ar,. *pN Lure, COMMvERCLAL, Buildtri, 247,5 -q. it. arn LIS Cabi-i Shm p 4.S"l)'-.I t e Arti $201''"ii000 528 LE. Sugarland h*y,I Cleiston (863) 983-8559 A sS After Hours Phone Cheryl Ey (863) 228-1562 Nilguel A. Salana 6(83 22-4314 Espanol S t aggie Santana (863) 228-4314 "lo.,i' Elsie Sellers (239)832-7490 land . |' _-K! C BS Grntru.oir, Srner Hown . 21 w/carport, A must see Price Reduced $170,000 RESIDENTIAL CLEWISTON * 4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Lrg. 3BR,2BA, MH on WtrFrt Lot w/above Ground Pool, 2 Storage Sheds w/Electric, Nicely Landscaped, A Must See $140,000 * 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Seminole Manor Large Screened Porch A MUST SEE Reduced to $129,900 MOORE HAVEN -Yacht Club 3BR, 2BA, Modular Home w/Lot $119,000 *2 Duplexes 2BR. 1BA each unit ll' ,t, la r:-.i) .J- l:.:.,- at ,,l ; $1"850C. Close 10 liolsl Joil bippllgI WiDl s lls! 211 on corter lot. 140,00O ACREAGE LAND & LOTS * Fam' Landvailable Call fxrDetai * 160 AoresoffHendryIsm lvd Pice Reduced $20,000per acre MONITURA SWooded Lots: Cleared &8s Surveyed Lot Jinete $48,000 S. Palm St Reduced to $35,000 Estribo offofHorse Club $50,000 * More Montura Lots starting at $38,000 HIGHLANDS COUNTY *80 Acres w/ great development * I,, Acr. D 1:,kN',l .'t-l.? H....-- Viit ouIrnI ebsite for t herIuI ist1ings at:d E-Mal:er-. 0igt. e WhlmA \AUAWLE ir. awm-cIraroli ,mI. lo., ,T1.l rr; he ,, .'ihn ial ,'Cilily- ir'I:-ju rui'Ov Lir c q tpi) katdien Ws soit i ace camw tops, i l.:. G l'l i r.'va -,,,b ; r y ,,r. .rn.il ,l .1 tr j, A l Ihr tr iL l Iowod ,$1'99I ,911-- AP 0.A0BLSE TURN45E MINt ItANiOI This tumkey home is on 625 --/-i seduded aes withl 1176 squarefoot 1 sfTeened pialic buliog, a huge pol i I.-ir 1- fwd in 2/1 mile witi lOff of river 1i,. 1-5 l,. i '1 1 I t ' BARTN 16 Q13n O2 27 A-I HY- LI. 4 7 A.": 110 p.if RMT~ IN .airI KO 7-i .ii l-EF1 build4..I iI 5.ii - 5 aires ,eci Ii~iled lericed nice eniralorit- , i I' F ior 2 : foc -, RE DLT I '': 5 i0 c l,(,' 11T fI r II 1t-: ,t, I I w, i. I wiv fr Pcf Amr 700 S. .Maain St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863/67-54500 ir S63/675-6575 Fax * iFOMFR '..:c j.*c.tt ' ares in 1 beatilul wd1ijfd area ofPioneer Plmntation. Horses and other livetock are allowed. $145,000 * PIONtER Blatiful, secuded 2.5 +- acre homesite n a paed road in growing Pioneer Plantatioa $90,000 * PIONSF.: 2.5 +/- acres in anf area of taiiat site le.bilt homes in Pioneer Plartaion. located on one of the ticer streets i1 Pionee $85,000 " PIONEER; 2.5 4./-Jtre ornern h.b 011 q LI i 1 1. 1 h iu :. i , h liL.i F r '.. i ][r site built or rmanfactured home. $84,900 * PIONEPRt 2.5 +-/ aces of priva- Lywith room nforyouranimals. Build your dream home or pur- chaise a imait.ctiiret home n.t this wooded tramc $69,900 p]'., '.r P u : 1., .1 l a'1.l .1. Pilanation oia good road. Near (is J.L rllr', i ..'Hr n i, *i[* l < rl +..t. h itS9.90ml * '.l .tl'P I I l +lFacnsin II-'_,l ,n ,.niiirr Ri,-h [," jhTi ir.,i ',L" i I'i li:l. n. 11 * ..J T '.,r '.r\ rh,. i X I'. jill ll H-HITJ III .I .J l .l *r I .,id L, .rI I', Lrr ',uII I ihi! * M O T I.l C 1 C r i :. h.5 ni,, ii, .e -, .' ir. c '.l.'.- i .,," T| i, Ih .ll .aL, 1 .i d, J "I u, r' i aS.i lll ,-y Luan B. :. Walker 863-677-1010 CBS New Construction OnlyJI, 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 qarae, TIle through out, New al shut ters, Irr I Mii turn key W 4 juced $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 I Ready To Go! New Construction 3br/2ba Home one car garage located in Sugarland Estates $214.9K Brand New CBS 3/2/1 Texas Ave. Harlem S/D $160K 1) Home Improvement Business! Established Homeimpmment businessandcorm nience sre on 2.5 areas Funyequipped and permihEd caf ready tID be opened. locadI near the Qubhouse in MonturaRanch.Alfuaiture,ftures,equipmentand iniioay included. Beyourown boss"l Call forGlenn. @ 677-1441 for more information. MLS#t 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 bedroomn/2 bathcwr 2400 sq.ft- with is u1 r ,Ifu' ksa*e Must see @ $129,900 MI.S#200521690 4) New Lisfir 13 acres oftProdudngOang Ora oe. Hh anddry wh irgation'fiom bordering canal. Addional properties also atalabe C_.all Genn at 677-1441 furtherhinfkrmador 5) Port Labelle Build able Lot ready for your new home $59,900 MLS# 200512627 6) Land Ho" Beautiful 10 acre parcel located on All v n l.l"Fe off of Highw0 .. Labelle and Ft. .. tlng for your new home. $299,900 MLS# 200533528 7) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer Plantati tF r ttl Block south Br v /r Blvd. Prope rV l not aiJ ..5rig 4,900 MLS5 200614840 I Sarah A. Williams 863-228-6867 1) Montura Ranch Estates on li r D 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 atXfjf P00 MLS# 20060453 ~V3 I 3) Pioneer Plantation 5 acres priced for quick sale. Partially cleared. and listed at $124,900 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 your home or land. Charmaine A. Montgomery -863-697-0189 0a1ki. Se Habla Espanol 1) Muse Absoi,,t _li 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 530S. Shetland $52,500.00 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00 Maribel Gonzalez 561-722-7347 Se Habla Espaznol 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 Clewistoniston is just what you've been looking for! Priced @ $31 5,000.00 p,gsg 1aI', l .25 acres '1 '2 DwMH ,s 9 n-uoed- l not a hOAplace but a place for living. Available for only $105,000.00 Define t". a 2 Bd di : FImas buy t.i, ome 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 $152K New Listing! 2bd/2ba dbwide mobile hom e~l ~ distance to local element Ij c is and ,high school. -oriUJew carpet throughout iTd -nw flooring. Located in Seminole Manor you can't pass this up @ only $79.9K! Montura Tracts, IList, 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 nSALPM NDINgcesin Pione t ;tX1fVn 2.5 acresSAMEJ $2991042A PEDING 5 Acres on Highway 27 going @ $275K Just Outside of Town! Fleetwood Home on a beautiful Y2 acre. The property has a 24x30 shop with office listed at $1 74.0K Call for an appointment today! New Listing! 2003 4/2 Doublewide on 2.16 acres. Property features a second mobile home, large steel building and storage sheds and has substantial potential Cathy S. i Ashley Enrique Garcia P. Wood Acosta 863-228-4798 863-228-1132 305-506-5876 Se Habla Espanol Se Habla Espanol Very Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 Mon iRI- il..I tes New Listing! 3BD/2BA Nice bathroom home with large 680 t lot Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Florida room. This home also t on Horseshoe Ac.@$145k has hllshlom ted Montura Ranch 3bd/2ba MH very ,l ) III UlJ(en Great starter home or invest- looksd 4 2pav nedw tary Imentproperty in Montura road ,p W ,w tary ,all Rancls lit septic f l would love to show this home to bedrowlat 1.25 e with you. This home is being you'Ar your purch le MH offered at $149,900. New Year off right with country offered living at its best. 1.25 ac., priced Just As Sweet As A Slice Of Pie to sell at only $89,900. Pioneer Plantation!!!! 2.5 acres Just As Sweet As A Slice Of Pie! lwow! @ $89,900 3bd/2ba MH on 1 acre. Home Check this out! 3bd/2ba has tile & hardwood floors MH it res. New Listing! 2bd/lba on huge throughout. Recently remod- Land.s 3, ui slot inHorsMho A rtes.Brnguall throughout. Recently remod- IspalUll offers. Seller Motivated $165K eled. 5ft. fence around property cious ret oor lan Lots many to choose th l b *t Montura Lots many to choose with pole barn in backyard. Get Place is immaculate! from starting @ $39.9K your hands on this beauty for $108,500.00 $19500 ntNew Listing! Montura Ranch $169,500.00 What a great catch! Estate 2bd/2ba Mobile Home. 2bd/2ba MH w/ extra lot, Located on paved road. Very clean, To Die For! CBS House on 5 *Included in Purchase Price* Fenced, All appliances included. acres in Flaghole 3 bedrooms Partially furnished & Get it while you can! Won't Last d 2 h edL squeaky clean! 55 & older Long! $107.7K and 2 baths, screened Lanai, community. Reduced to Listing! 28 Acres in LaBelle. 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded with $1 29,900.00 for quick sale. Priced at $34,000 per acre. Oak trees $415,000 -" Jerry W. Charles FD ;. Smith H. Kehm 561-261-3444 305.96.2262 30 acres of pasture and woods in Want to Own a Business? Check Ladeca. $25,000.00 /acre. Rare this Outi Established commercial combination of seclusion in a natural upholstery business and proper- setting! ty $250K 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. $150K Own a Piece of Paradise! 2.5 acres in Montura, cleared and Beautiful building lot/invest- fenced $92K ment property in Port LaBelle 2.5 Acres in Montura asking $85K $49.9K Reduced for Quick Sale 775 County Rd. 2.5 Acres in Montura asking $90K New isii.' Lot 721 Loop NE 5 Acres in Pioneer asking $179.9K locat AIb'eanch E-tat ,eller A little piece of Heaven! Bring the kids & dog! This is a big Fmnan e .r-.ara e lot. 3bd/2ba brick home, pool & Beautiful two story home with fenced $319,000.00 New Residential Listing on spiral staircase and wood New Development! Call me for sky exclusive Ridgewood Ave. floors. Big backyard with boat valley lots. 3bd/2ba on half an acre. access to the Gulf and direct Possible owner financing avail- Handy man's special! Bring your able. Contact me for details & access to Lake Okeechobee. tools. Located in Moore Haven an As showing. Home on one acre among oak Is frame house going for $65K hammocks. Kitchen feature 5 wooded acres in Pioneer Back On The Market! 3 bed- granite counter tops. Property Plantation on paved road asking room, 1 bath located on Corona nite countertops Property $149K St., 1378 sq. ft. property is with could be used as a Bed & in walking distance of shopping Breakfast. Detached workshop Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- $1 39.9K can easily be converted for an fractured home in Moore haven additional living area for a Bed $79.9K & Breakfast. Call me for vacant land. Lots or acreage. $575 OOOo 1 0S. --- R me c zccss Sc .a W-rm r RGLADES o Nlie: 8I39 x: 8636I392M 49JS Hwy, 27, Moore Huem Jetrev A Davis Lic. Real Estate Broker . 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