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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: April 6, 2006
Frequency: weekly
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 5, no. 29 (Sept. 24, 1926).
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GLADES COUN'


Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, April 6, 2006 Volume 79, Number 42


At a Glance

Open house
-In celebration of Public
Health week, the. Glades
County Health Department
will host an Open House on
April 6, from 5-7 p.m. Please
come for food and fun and to
meet the staff.

Joint EDC social
CHL Holdings and Coun-
try Homes and Land will host
the first Glades County Eco-
nomic Development Council
social of the year, a joint
social with the Hendry Coun-
ty Economic Development
Council, Thursday, 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 and a
beer/wine bar with proceeds
to be split between Hendry
EDC and Glades EDC will be
available at CHL's Sales
Office and all three model
homes will be open for view-
ing. Hendry and .Glades
County businesses, officials
and others are encouraged to
come and exchange busi-
ness cards, and learn about
projects the EDCs are doing
At about 6 p.m., .CHL will
give a brief presentation on
the company's history,
future, and current projects.
For more information, phone
(863) 946-0300 or (863) 675-
6007.

Association
Election
The Ortona Community
Association will meet to elect
officers and board of direc-
tors on Wednesday, April 12
at '7 --p.hT'"t<' thee
Firehouse OCA building.
3000 Ortona Road I Highway
78A). The public is invited to
join members for the meet-
ing and the refreshments to
follow.

Community,
Sunrise service
The Moore Haven Com-
munity Sunrise Service wil!
be held April 16, Easter Sun-
day morning at the Lone
Cypress Park in Moore Haven
at 7 a.m. Bring your favorite
chair and join the community
as we celebrate our risen
Lord.

CREW needs
volunteers
The Community Rebuild-
ing Ecumenical Workforce
CREW) of Hendry and
Glades Counties is seeking
volunteers to assist residents
with repairs and continued
clean up efforts in the after-
math of Hurricane Wilma.
Carpenters, electricians,
plumbers, drywall installers
and other trades skills are
needed as well as anyone
willing to lend a hand! For
more information, e-mail
CREWheadquarters@aol.co
m or phone (863) 0983-4316
or (863) 946-1457.

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Index
Classifieds ......18-21
Obituaries ..........2
Opinion ........... 4
School . . . .7
See Page 2 for information about
how to contact the newspaper.

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SATOP to offer free suinort


Space Alliance
program partners,
with county

MOORE HAVEN For those
who say lightning doesn't strike
the same place twice consider
this:
In May, 2002,. the Glades Coun-
ty Sheriff's Department contacted
the Space Alliance Technology
Outreach Program (SATOP) via
the Glades County Economic
Development Council after the
communications center for 911
had been hit by lightning fig e times
in two years twice during the
summer of 2000 and three times
during the summer of 2001.
As then Glades County 911
Coordinator Captain Linda Jenkins
explained it, each time, all emer-
gency services radio systems,
Florida Crime Information Center


direct line, 911 phone lines and 24
sheriff's office phone lines were
lost. Several computers were dam-
aged and had to be replaced.
Worse, each time, the sheriff's
office was forced to move to an
emergency services station in
another building. A portable base,
station had to be implemented as
well as employees' personal tele-
phones.
Through SATOP, Mr. Tom Ortriz
with Boeing Company, was able to
review Glades County's challenge
and provide recommendations for
ways to improve the sheriff's
department's lightning protection
systems.
SATOP determined that an
underground cable was the cause
of the lightning problem, accord-
,ing to Captain Jenkins.
Similarly, when Glades Electric
Cooperative \\as trying to find a
different way to power up their
generators, SATOP sent an, engi-


neer to work with then Co-Op
engineer Jon Draper to address the
issue. Although the company
never implemented the recom-
mendation, Mr. Draper said the
assistance was invaluable.
Having retired from Glades
Electric, nou working as an engi-
neering consultant and manufac-
turer's rep, Mi. Draper pledged to
recommend the program to any
clients facing technological chal-
lenges.
According to Paul Secor, SATOP
Director, the problem doesn't have
to be suictly high tech.
"We've worked with business-
es trying to improve methods to
get fruit out of citrus trees, tackled
drainage issues, helped a boat
yard develop a new way to get a
hoist under a boat without having
to get in the water," Mr. Secor said.
In short, it doesn't have to be
rocket science.
The Space Alliance Technology


Young royalty: Little Miss and Mr. Moore Haven


Submitted to INI
It's good to be the king! That's how Moore
Haven's Easton Williams feels after being
named this year's Baby Mr. Moore Haven.


Outreach Program (SATOP) is a
NASA funded initiative, operated
by the State of Florida's Technolog-
ical Research and Development
Authority, which can provide busi-
nesses with up to 40 hours of FREE
technical assistance from an
expert in the aerospace industry.I
The Glades County Economic
Development Council, Inc. is a
partner in the program and-would
like to offer this outstanding
opportunity to businesses in
Glades County.
SATOP provides business own-
ers with a space indusir) technical
expert.
These experts analyze the chal-
lenge and then tap into the uni-
verse of technology that has been
created for space exploration.
Areas of expertise include: manu-
'facturing. mechanical, electrical,
fluids, chemical, structural, robot-
ics, materials, and many more.
SATOP is here to provide


knowledge, resources and solu-
tions. In fact, since 1995, SATOP
has benefited hundreds of compa-
nies, adding more that
$134,000,000 to the U.S. economy.
SATOP Success
Stories
Through the Space Alliance
Technology Outreach Program,
Lockheed Martin, Houston, Texas
assisted in the manufacture of
Stair Port Marine Safety Ladders.
The program has coordinat-
ed assistance from the Boeing
Company, Kennedy Space Center,
to develop a heat curing process
that greatly reduced the curing
time in the building of Winslow
LifeRafts.
JenningsGP Race Track in
north Florida, wanted to reduce the
noise output to neighboring home-
See SATOP Page 10


County Manager


discusses future


of Glades County


By Barbara Oehlbeck
Editor's note: This is the
fourth installment of a series
tapping into thie counr s goal
through County, manager t\\In-
dell Tai Ior1s Vision of the future.
MOORE HAVE In the
preceding interxie\ \with Glades
County Manager WVendell Taylor,
the topic of impact fees was dis-
cussed. This is a continuation of
that subject relating to how
funds from the impact fees can
be used by the county-
Wendell Taylor: "Let's say
that the Muse people might be
going to Moore Haven and trav-'
eling over county roads. Some of
the impact money could be used
to support that. Now the schools
are countywide because one
school affects the size of another
school because they want to


have this balance.
"Superintendent of Schools,
\\ayne Aldrich, understands that
and the Glades County School
Board has already considered
this The city of Moore Haven is
looking at it but I have a resolu-
tion already from the Glades
. County, School Board that sup-
ports this. They understand that
this is not the only source going
for education. This won't be
enough to do everything, they
will still have their village and
their other funds and they will
have other things that will sup-
port them.
"This helps them with that
process. And they understand if
you don't have it you have got a
problem. Wayne Aldrich has
already talked about the cost
See Taylor- Page 10



"Creating the



County We


Want"


Adding to his early model career, little Easton also captured the Baby Photogenic title.


MOORE HAVEN Florida's
Heartland Rural Economic
Development Initiative, (FHRE-
DI), Glades County, the City of
Moore Haven, and Glades Coun-
ty School Board, Glades County
Economic Development Coun-
cil, Inc., and community leaders
are encouraging residents from
around Glades County to partici-
pate in the third and final vision-
ing workshop Monday, April 3,
from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Farris
Davis American Legion Post 299


Hall on River Road in Moore
Haven.
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 County Economic Devel-
opment Council Executive
Director Tracy Whirls at 946-
See Events Page 10


Dallas Brass helps


MHHS Terriers


By Ideybis Gonzalez
MOORE HAVEN It was an
afternoon of musical enjoyment
on Friday, March 31 when the
Dallas Brass Band performed for
the students of all ages, ranging
from elementary students to high
school seniors, at the Moore
Haven Junior-Senior High
School.
The Dallas Brass played a vari-
ety of pieces, and besides their
instrument playing they also per-


formed a hand-clapping, feet-
stomping performance that
delighted the audience.
The Dallas Brass Band of Dal-
las, Texas has become one of
America's foremost musical
ensembles. The group estab-
lished a unique blend of tradition-
al brass instruments with a full
complement of drums and per-
cussion, which creates a per-
forming entity of extraordinary
See Brass Page 10


Dallas Brass performing one of their favorite hits, the Chip Ahoy song.


INI/Ideybis Gonzalez


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It's not bad being the queen either, would
be the thoughts of Moore Haven's Reygen
Livingood after being named Little Miss
Moore Haven.










Obituaries


Lester Gene
"Pops" Lewis
Lester Gene "Pops" Lewis, 63.
of Valdosta, GA died suddenly Fri-
day, March 24, 2006 in Home-
stead, FL. He was born on Febru-
ary 19, 1943 in Nashville, GA. He
went to school in Clewiston and
then joined the United States
Navy. During this time he met his
wife, in California. He worked as
a millwright for more than 30
years, having worked as a super-
visor or Allison Metal Fabrication
and Foster Wheeler. He loved
fishing and spending time with
his boys. He was greatly loved by
his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife of
43 years, Carrol Lewis of Valdos-
ta; sons and daughters-in-law,
Mike and Teresa Lewis, Allan and
Kim Lewis, Kenny "Pookie"
Lewis all of Lake Park; grandchil-
dren, David and Corey Lewis,
Brooke and Heather Lewis all of
Lake Park, Zack and Jordan
Lewis of Atlanta, Tyler Lewis of
Hahira; his mother, Oral Lee
Lewis of Lake City, SC; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and
Sue Lewis, Ronnie and Terry
Lewis of Charleston, SC, Donnie
and Kathy Lewis of Lake City, SC
of Clewiston, FL; sister and
brother-in-law, Ona Lee and Jack
Herring of Clewiston, FL; his par-
ents-in-law, Elmer and Evelyn
Bradley and numerous nieces
and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his father, W. L. Lewis
and a brother, Garth L. Lewis.
Funeral services were held at
4 p.m. on Thursday, March 30,
2006 in the chapel of the Carson
McLane Funeral Home with Rev-
erend Keith Stith officiating. The
family received friends at the
funeral home on Wednesday,
March 29, 2006. In lieu of flow-
ers, donations may be made to
the American Heart Association,
1512 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA,
31707. Condolences may be con-
veyed on the' Obituary page at
www.mclanefuneralservices.co
m alservices.com/> All arrange-
ments by Carson McLane Funeral
Home.
Mary Lou
Moyer Siewert
Mary Lou Moyer Siewert, 87,
passed away peacefully in the
Hurricane Rehabilitation and
Care Center March 31, 2006.
Maty was born on June 1, 1918
in Decatur, Alabama to John
Barnabus and Emma Lee St.
John Moyer.
At the age of 6, her family
moved to Melbourne, Florida.
Mary graduated from Melbourne
High School. She married the
love of her life, Walter Augustus
Siewert, on April 3, 1937. They
enjoyed life side-by-side for 61
years. Walter and Mary lived their
married years in Fellsmere,
Clewiston and Fort Pierce before
moving to Freedom Square


Retirement Center in Seminole,
Florida in 1991. Mary moved to
The Meadows in St. George, Utah
in 2002 to be closer to her daugh-
ters.
Mary was a wife and mother
first, but was very active in her
community, starting Girl Scouts
in her area, so her daughters
could have that experience. She
was an active member of the
Methodist Church and served
many selfless years in the
Methodist women's organiza-
tion. She was a gifted seamstress
and enjoyed sewing, quilting,
knitting, embroidering and cro-
cheting. Mary also enjoyed trav-
eling with her husband in the
U.S. and abroad. She enjoyed
beautiful music and could often
be found cooking or crocheting
while listening to classical or
popular music. She will be
remembered as a talented, gen-
erous, kind and loving Christ-like
person. All who knew and loved
Mary are better people for hav-
ing her in their lives.
Mary is survived by her
daughters Elaine Hecker (Peter)
of Lodi, California, and Janet
Morgan (Pat) of Hurricane,
Utah; and grandchildren Eric
Falk (Eleanor) and Wade Falk of
Edina, Minnesota, Lauren War-
ren (David) of Pleasanton, Cali-
fornia, Chet Morgan (Liz) of
Spanish Fork and Miles Morgan
(Debbie) of Hurricane; and nine
great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents
and dear husband; brothers J.B.
and Earl Moyer; half-brothers
Roy and Howard Seitz; and half-
sister Mildred Adams.
Her family would like to
thank all of the wonderful peo-
ple at The Meadows, IHC Acute
Rehab, Hurricane Rehabilitation
and Care Center, Southern Utah
Hospice, and Dr.. McDonald's
office, who gave Mary such pro-
fessional and tender care during
the last few months of her life.
Funeral were on Tuesday, April 4,
2006, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane
.Valley Mortuary in Utah. Visita-
tion was on Tuesday, April 4,
2006 at the same location. Inter-
ment was at the Hurricane City
Cemetery.
All arrangements were made
under the direction of Hurricane
Valley Mortuary, (435) 635-2454.
Funeral Director Tony Whitney.
Friends and family are invited to
offer their condolences and view
obituaries at ww.spilsburymor-
tuary.com. ..
CharlesBt. Webb, Jr.
Charles Blanton Webb, Jr.,
peacefully went to meet his.
redeemer on Sunday, March 26,
2006. He was born in Birming-
ham, Alabama, on Sept. 4,1924,
to Charles Blanton and Julia May
Drennen Webb DeBardeleben.
He lived in Birmingham all his
life, with the exception of six
years in Pensacola, Florida, and
the time spent in his second
home in Highlands, North Car-


Wedding Announcement


Submitted to INI
Eric and Lahandra

Brantley -

Burrs
Eric L. Brantley pledged his
eternal love to Lahandra C. Burrs
during an outdoors paradise set-


ting ceremony over looking the
beautiful intercostals in Ft. Laud-
erdale at the International Swim-
ming Hall of Fame. He bride is a
graduate of Florida Metropolitan
University and The Beauty Insti-
tute of Cosmetology and Barber-
ing. She is the Administrative
Manager for Houston Reality and
Investment, CO. The groom is a
graduate of DeVry University. He
is also an Internet Advertising
Consultant for Auto Trader.
Mr. And Mrs. Eric Brantley will
like to thank all of their family and
friends for sharing in their special
day as they united as one. The
couple would also like to take this
time to give a special thanks to
their wedding party for being so
supportive and to everyone who
worked so hard in making this
day such a wonderful day. The
loving twosome has made their
home in Plantation, Florida.


olina. He attended Phillips High
School in Birmingham, then
Lawrenceville School in New
Jersey. He graduated from Yale
University in 1947, in the class of
1945W, with a BS Degree in
Industrial Administration. He
had an honorary.Doctor of Law
Degree from the University of
Alabama in Birmingham. He
was called from Yale to duty for
his country in 1944,and served
as a Lieutenant in the US Navy.
He was awarded The Bronze
Star for his meritorious service
aboard the USS Stanton, destroy-
er escort, for sinking two Ger-
man submarines in one night.
After the war, he began his
career with Alabama. Metal
Industries Corp as a salesman.
He remained with the company
his entire career (with the excep-
tion of six years in the construc-
tion business in Pensacola, FL).
He eventually became.Chairman
and CEO, and the company's
majority stockholder. Under his
management, AMICO became
the U.S. and Canadian market
leader in the manufacturing of
metal bar grating, expanded
metal with 14 facilities in 12
states. He was a former senior
warden at the Cathedral Church
of the Advent, as well as chalice
bearer.
He served on numerous cor-
porate and charitable boards,
having held leading positions
with The Boy Scouts of America,
University of Alabama in Birm-
ingham, United Way, Compass
Bank, Associated Industries of
Alabama, The National Associa-
tion of Manufacturers, The Birm-
ingham Area Chamber of Com-
merce, Continental Water
Company, US Sugar Corporation
and The Susan Mollt Webb Chari-
table Trust. He was one of the
founders of Birmingham's first
Big. Brothers/Big Sisters pro-
gram. He was co-chairman of
UAB's first statewide capital
campaign in the 1980s. He was
also a member of the UAB Presi-
dent's Council, and an original
member of the Board of Trustees
of the UAB Research Founda-
tion, as well as on the board of
the Health Services Foundation.
He was past president of The
Associated Industries of Alaba-
ma, Birmingham Rotary Club,-
The Horizons School and Birm-
ingham Area Council, Boy
Scouts of America. One of the
things of' which he was most
proud. was being an Eagle
Scout.. Of primary interest to
him was promoting a healthy
lifestyle for boys in the Boy'
Scouts. He, himself: received the
"Silver Beaver Award" and the
"Distinguished Eagle Award". He
was preceded in death by his
daughter, Julie Webb Poole
(Scott). He is survived by his
wife, Jane Skinner Webb,
daughter, Elizabeth Webb Col-
lier (Billy), son, Kenneth Blanton
Webb (Deanna), and Stewart
Mott Dansby, of Birmingham,
AL; Jane Fontaine Crist, Eliza-
beth Crist Rodgers (Lance), and
Suzanne Danzy Phelps of
Atlanta. He is survived by his sis-
ter, Julia May Webb Hoke
(Felix), of Birmingham, and by
niece, Julia May Hoke Luna
(Jay), of Franklin. TN; nephews,
Felix Tarrant Hoke, Jr. (Lee) and
Charles Blanton Webb Hoke
(Lisa), of Birmingham. Surviving
grandchildren are Knox Poole, of
Boca Raton, Florida; Katherine
and Blanton DePalma, Julie
Webb, Susan and Stewart Dans-
by, Jr., of Birmingham; Joshua,
Jonathan, Stephen, and Andrew
Malone, Elizabeth and William
Phelps, of Atlanta. Funeral serv-
ices were held Wednesday,
March 29, 2006 at The Cathedral
Church of the Advent, Reverend
Canon Joseph P. Warren officiat-
ing. The family received friends
in The Clingman Commons of
the cathedral preceding the serv-
ice. Honorary Pallbearers:
William Baird, W. Pete Cox,


Joseph Gordon, Philip Jackson,
Roland Short, Birmingham, AL;
Thomas Banks, Hendersonville,
TN; Willie Hoffman, Nashville,
TN; W.A. Williamson, Mont-
gomery, AL; John Keitt, James
Whitehurst, Highlands, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be sent to UAB Center for
Palliative Care, 933 Nineteenth
Street South,. Suite 219U, Birm-
ingham, AL, 35294; New Beacon
Hospice, 2145 Highland Ave.
South, Birmingham, AL 35205;
The Cathedral Church of the
Advent (outreach program),
2017 Sixth Ave. North, Birming-
ham, AL 35203; The Boy Scouts
of America, 516 Liberty Parkway,
Birmingham, AL 35242; or the
charity of your choice. Services
were under the direction of Val-
ley Chapel 205 879-3401 in
Homewood.
Shadrach
Emmanuel Phillips
Shadrach Emmanuel Phillips,
was born Feb. 18, 1989 at Ft.
Lauderdale to Sheladine
Samuels and Cedric Emmanuel
Phillips. In November of 1995
the family moved. to Moore
Haven, where Shadrach attend-
ed the first-third grade at Moore
Haven Elementary School. In the
summer of 1998, Shadrach went
to live with his father in Badcox,
Anguilla, where he attended
Stony Ground Primary Elemen-
tary School for the next three
years. He then returned to Moore
Haven in the fall of 2001 where
he attended school up until the
ninth grade. After attending the
ninth grade, Shadrach decided
to complete his education at
Clewiston Adult Education Cen-
ter, where he was studying to get
his GED. Shadrach had a love for
basketball, track and field, peo-
ple and food. He had a strong
desire to become an auto
mechanic. Shadrach accepted
Christ early in his life and attend-
ed the True Tabernacle of God
under the leadership of Elder
Robert Bell.
On Monday, March 20, 2006,
Shadrach went on to be with the
Lord.
He leaves to cherish his pre-
cious memories: A loving and
devoted mother Shemadine
Sampson of Moore Haven;
father Caedric Phillips of Bad
cox, Anguilla, stepfather Lonnie
Sampson, Jr. of Moore Haven,
four sisters: Kia Samuels of
Moore Haven, Alia and 'arah
Phillips of Anguilla, Maria Samp-
son of Brooksville, Florida, six
brothers: Sedric Haynes (Deau-
tra) of San Diego, Ca, Chauncey
Haynes, Kevin Bryant, Cameron
Samuels, Lonnie Sampson III all
of Moore Haven and Jahele
Phillips of Anguilla. Two devoted
grandmothers: Estella Moultry of
Brundidge, AL and Edris Phillips
of Anguilla. Three nieces: Dajae
Haynes of San Diego, CA, Alissia
Haynes of Moore Haven, Mariah
Sampson of Palm Beach. Five
nephews: Preston Haynes, Lon-
nie Sampson IV, Lorenzo Samp-
son of Moore Have, Morgan and
Theo Sampson of Brooksville,
Florida. Aunts: Annie Margaret
Brown ofMoore Haven, Mary
Alice Walker (Theo) of Brun-
didge, AL, Bettye McGuire of
Ashville, NC, Patricia Brown
(Marvin) Of Moore Haven,
Blondelle Davis and Eudene
DeSilva US Virgin Islands, Donah
Hodge, Cutelyn Phillips, Sherri-
anne Hodge of Anguilla, Mollie
Sampson and Bertha Mae Samp-
son of Clewiston, Marline Smith
(Robert) of Atlanta, GA. Uncles;
Sllen Haynes of Pembroke Pines,
Larry Haynes of Ft. Lauderdale,
Maurice Haynes of Sarasota,
Diesdric Phillips of Ft. Laud-
erdale, Dartus Phillips of Boca
Raton, Vernon Phillips of Ft.
Lauderdale, Uriel Phillips of
Anguilla Hurbert Snipes Ft.
Meade, and many cousins, fami-
ly and friends.
Celia R. Davis
Celia R. Davis, age 84, of


Clewiston, passed away March
31, 2006 in Clewiston.
She was born June 1, 1921 in
Pine Island, MN, the daughter of
the late Knute 0. and the late
Marie Sophia (Dybvad) Ronnin-
gen.
After graduating Valedictorian
of Zumbrota High School, she
attended Shattuck-St. Mary's
College and graduated from
Kahler School of Nursing. She
was a Registered Nurse,
employed by Mayo Clinic-
Rochester, MN.
Survivors include daughters:


Lenora D. Cappola of West Palm
Beach, Anita D. Revell of
Franklin, TN, Melroy Ronningen
of Pine Island, MN, Sidney Ron-
ningen, Zumbrota, MN, and
seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on
Monday, April 3, 2006 at'Akin-
Davis Funeral Home in Clewis-
ton with Rev. Roy P. Carter offici-
ating. Interment followed in
Evergreen Cemetery in Okee-
chobee. All arrangements by
Akin-Davis Funeral Home -
Clewiston.


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By MaiyAnn Morris
South Florida's watershed is
in crisis. While some communi-
ties are struggling with drought,
other areas face flooding. Envi-
ronmental concerns are raised
throughout the area, with lakes,
rivers and coastal estuaries all
suffering. State officials say solv-
ing South Florida's water woes
requires understanding how the
system works, and why it is in its
current condition.
Florida became a state in
1845. To develop a tax base and
bring people to the state, the leg-
islature passed the Internal
Improvement Act in 1855. This
piece of legislation gave or sold
land at low prices to those who
would drain it or build roads and
railroads to bring in goods,
tourists and settlers.
As white settlers migrated
into Florida after the Civil War in
the late 1800s, timber was cut to
build homes and towns. Lumber
became big business. Wes
Raulerson and the Sherman
family had sawmills in Okee-
chobee. Throughout Florida,
sawmills sprang up, feeding the
building of towns, homes and
farms throughout the state and
the nation. According to Lyn
Rider of LaBelle, Sears Roebuck
had a mill located south of pres-
ent day LaBelle. Sears shipped
lumbet nouih to provide lumber
for their precut homes, sold
through their catalogue and
shipped, down to the last nail,
by railroad to buyers around the
country.
Newspapers across the coun-
try carried reports of the lush
,egetalion, rich soil 'and year-
round (\arnr climate dl Ptbrrda.
These reports caught the eyes
of northern and Midwestern
industrialists like Henry Flagler,
Baron Collier and Richard Bolles
who bought huge tracts of land
from the state to drain and sell.
Railroads, built by Henry Fla-
gler and Henry B. Plant connect-
ed new towns and brought
tourists and settlers alike. They
built huge luxury hotels for
tourists near their railroads. The
rush for land began. Tampa was
the site of a growing cigar indus-
try, citrus groves sprang up and
sugar cane and rice were grown
experimentally.
The prairie- land north of
Basinger (in Okeechobee Coun-,
ty) attracted land developers
during the first two decades of
the 20th century even as other
speculators followed the rail-
roads to the east and west. Prior
to 1910, the Southern Coloniza-
tion Company, organized by
Midwestern businessmen, pur-
chased large tract of land, 36
square miles, in the belief that
the prairie lands would be per-
fect for farming.
A hotel and demonstration
farm was built at Hunter's
Camp, about seven miles north
of Basinger. Prospective buyers
came down the Kissimmee River
on Captain Johnson's steamer,
were picked up in wagons to go
look over the land. The standard
tract sold was 10 acres, as the
project was planned for small
farmers. The buyers were prom-
ised that a railroad would soon
be built into the area.
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Ridge, a point about 12 miles
north of Basinger, according to
Kyle Van Landingham's "History
of Okeechobee,'.' just above the
area now known.as the Vikin g, a
further subdivision of The South-
ern Colonization Company's
original 1912 plat. Of course, the
land wasn't really good for farm-
ing. Nathan Hazeleiff, of Okee-
chobee, remembers his grandfa-
ther's selling orange trees to
those developers. They would
plant them, then drive the city
folk around and around, passing
the same group of trees from dif-
ferent angles.
Following World War I, large
numbers of Americans finally
had the time and money to trav-
el to Florida to vacation and to
invest in -real estate. Educated
and skilled workers were receiv-
ing paid vacations, pensions,
and fringe benefits, which made
it easier for them to travel and to
purchase real estate. The auto-
mobile was also becoming an
indispensable way for families
to travel, and Florida was the
perfect destination. Many of the
people who migrated into Flori-
da were middle class Americans
with families.
By 1920, Florida had a popo-
lation of 96ti,4-70 people. Just,
five ears later, the population,
had grow n to 1,263,540. The,
state was so eager to drain the
land that they awarded thou-
sands of acres per mile of chan-
nel dug. As the land dried, crops
were planted, livestock grazed
and people moved in. Florida
was billed as.a land of plenty,
where crops sprung out of the
ground almost as soon as they
were planted.
Towns were built in just a few
years: Moore Haven, Clewiston,
Okeechobee, Lakeport, Pahokee
and Belle Glade were all found-
ed between 1915 and 1925.
Baron Collier was building to the
west and Okeechobee was
advertised as the "Chicago of the
south."
Small farmers, forced from
the Midwest by drought, heard
of Florida riches and came south
to the rich muck lands of South
Florida.
Roads and railroads were
built to bring in potential buyers.
Wealthy capitalists like Barron
Collier, Henry Flagler, Richard
"Dickey" Bolles and many oth-
ers purchased thousands of
acres for development. A.L.
Matthews Gladeview
Farms was started in the Ever-
glades east of Belle Glade.
William J. Conners bought
17,000 acres to develop as farm-
land along the newly completed
Palm Beach Canal (1917) and
built a toll road (the present-day
State Road 70) to access it. He
named his development the
"Everglades Agricultural Area".
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Most people who bought and
sold land in Florida at that time
had never even set foot in the
state. They hired young, ambi-
tious men and women to stand
in the hot sun, show the land to
prospective buyers and accept a
"binder" on the sale..A binder
was a non-refundable down
payment that required the rest of
the money to be paid. in 30 days.
Many people got rich quick from
the commission they made from
these sales. With land prices
continuing to rise rapidly, many
buyers planned to sell the land at
a profit before any real payment
was due.
Sometimes land buyers didn't
even have enough money to pay
for the land instead they had
just enough money for the
binder. They xvere depending on
the prices to keep going up.
.To help spur growth, the
Florida Legislature passed laws
that prohibited state income and
inheritance taxes. During this
time, horse and dog racing also
grew in Florida as a \\a\ to
attract rich gamblers. The rail-
roads continued to grow. Land
was sold and resold, inflating
prices and eventually leading to,
bank failures in Florida- and,
Georgia even before the stock
market crash of .1929. The boom
went'bust. ,
The development of air con-
ditioning would help. draw new
residents to Florida. In 1902,
young engineer named Willis
Carrier was asked to resolve a
humidity problem for a publish-
ing company in Brooklyn N.Y.
Their paper would expand or
shrink with temperature and
humidity and it was impossible
to line up their type.
Mr. Carrier. developed a
method to chill, clean and de-
humidify air in a building. Soon,
other office buildings were air-
conditioned. After WWI, movie
theaters were air conditioned,
then government buildings and,
in 1938, Philco marketed the first
window air conditioning unit.
World War II sidelined private air
conditioning in support of the
war effort, but in 1955, Levitt
Homes in New Jersey sold the
first air-conditioned home.
Florida had always been a
tourist Mecca, but with air con-
ditioning, three of Florida's most
objectionable features were
overcome: Heat, humidity and
mosquitoes. The U.S. space pro-
gram came to Cape Canaveral,
now Cape Kennedy, bringing
thousands of workers and their
families to Florida.
The Mackle Brothers, under
various corporations bought
hundreds of thousands of acres
of land in the late 1940s into the
1980s, developing Biscayne Bay,
Marco Island, Deltona, Port
Charlotte, Port St. Lucie, Palm
Bay and Port LaBelle; hundreds
of thousands of acres, selling
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had never set fool in Florida:
Little thought was given to
anything but selling, selling, sell-
ing, and platting more and more
lots, building more and more
houses. Little thought w\as given
to the result. The size of these
lots was sometimes too small for
septic tanks; drainage was often
poor; some lots were underwa-
ter; and some were a problem
because no physical improve-
rrnents were made by the pro-
moter and were just "paper sub-
divisions."
"Widespread growth contin-
ued until the 1973, when the
industry encountered several
problems: An economic reces-
sion, increased development
costs, more rigorous consumer
and environmental regulations,
an over-saturated market, nega-
tive publicity and an energy cri-
sis," said Hubert B. Stroud and
William M. Spikowski in "Plan-
ning in the W\\ake of Florida Land
Scams. The subdi% vision of wet-
lands often caused the greatest
tconllict between private rights
and public needs. The continued
subdivision of fragile ecosys-
tems, the scale of development
and the in ability or unwilling-
ness of local governments to
control large developments
resulted in state action to protect
Florida's land and water Florida
has enacted some of the most
stringent land development reg-
ulations in the nation
Beginning in 1970, local com-
prehensive plans became
mandatory and in 1985 this sys-
tem was overhauled according
to Stroud and Spikou ski.
-Believing that man\ gio\\th
issues are too complex : to be
managed at the local level, the
legislature created a top-do%\ n
system of growth management
It added the concept that
became know as 'concurrency.'
A requirement that infrastruc-
ture such as roads, sewer, and
water must be available before
developers can obtain the neces-
sary permits to continue devel-
opment."
The platted lots left behind by
eagerness for settlement and'
zeal for quick money created a
legacy of problems like leaky
septic tanks, drainage problems,
traffic gridlock, overcrowded
schools and the need for
increased taxes because devel-
opment did not pay its own way.
As state officials look for
ways to solve the problems fac-
ing the South Florida environ-
ment, continued developments
put even more pressure, on the
watershed.
(Sources for this article
included: "Florida in the Mak-
ing," by Frank Parker Stock-
bridge and John Holliday Perry;
"Exploring Florida: A Social
Studies Resource for Students
and Teachers," produced by the
Florida Center for Instructional
Technology, College of Educa-
tion, University of South Florida;
and, "Planning in the Wake of
Florida Land Scams", by Hubert
B. Stroud, Arkansas State Univer-
sity and William M. Spikowski of
Spikowski Planning Associates,
Ft. Myers, Fla.)


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Pet of the Week winner
Diesel is his name, eating is his game. Fortunately for
Diesel, he is completely unaware that the cheese spread
he is devouring is bacon/cheddar flavor. We'll discount is
apparent cannibalistic urges and call Diesel this week's
Pet of the Week winner. Diesel is owned by Jonathan
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Pet Corner

Q: Dear Doc.Savvy. I read
your "Pet Corner" each week. I
haven't seen any questions
about Guinea Pigs. After the
recent loss of our beloved Sher-
man, I would like to inform
other Guinea Pig owners of how
common, and dangerous kidney
and urinary bladder stones are
to their pets. We didn't learn in,
until it was too late for Sherman,
but maybe you can help inform
others. Thank you and your staff ro.
for all that you did for Sherman .i
and for us. Billy, Trudie, and Doc Savvy
Bunny (Suggie). Do Sa
A: Hello Billy, Trudie and Sug- estimate how long it took for it.
gie. I know you miss Sherman to grow that large. Unfortunate-
very much. He was very much ly, this is a common problem for
loved and in the greatest care Guinea Pigs.
ith f amily unea l
wit your am ily! a little Urinary calculi or stones are
I'm going to provide a little generally something, which any
background informaion aou species can get. Kidney stories
Sherman's case so our readers are less F ofir-ficTeven more
wil understand a bit more. serious. S es can be caused bly
Sherman the Guinea Pig, at a cornbinan of t+tings. Genetic
about fie years of age, recently predisposition maybe one rea-
presented with a urinary prob- son for it, and also diet can be
lem. At first, he had darker more another. It takes a while for a
concentrated urine and seemed stone to form. Usually it begins
to have a need to urinate more atowh to oi c ua y id
frequently. Sherman was treated nydusat what is called a nydus. Something,
for a urinary infection with nyduswhich is a medium for ply something,
antibiotics. The color of his hich ing else to attach itself. As a medium for some-
urine got a bit better, but he didmicroscopic as a nydus can be,
not. He started to have more with time a large stone can
severe signs of a urinary prob- with time For a large stone hean
lem. When he would try to uri- form. For Guinea Pigs, these
nate it hurt him, and only a small stones are usually composed of
amount of urine would come calcium or phosphors. Both of
out at a time. At this point we these minerals are essential for a
suspectedstones in his bladder. Guinea Pigs' nutrition. A ratio of
When we took an X-ray of Sher- 2:1 calcium to phosphorous is
man, it was very clear that he best. Even with the best of care
had a large urinary bladder and excellent nutrition, like
stone caught in the upper por- Sherman had, stones can still
tion of his urethra. This is why form.
he had a hard time urinating, Billy, Trudie and Suggie, I
and this was also why he was in hope that .gets the message
pain. The stone needed to come across to other Guinea Pig own-
out, and we preformed a cysto- ers.
tomy. Sherman survived the sur- Best Wishes always, Doc
gery, but so sadly died very Savvy.
shortly afterwards. The stone E-mail your pet questions to
removed from Sherman's uri- DocSavvy@aol.com and check
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Europeans are all
too well acquainted
Dear editor:
To cite just a few of depressing-
ly many examples: A painter,
Rashid Ben Ali, is forced into hid-
ing after one of his shows "fea-
tured satirical work critical of
Islamic militant's violence"; a
politician, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, must
go underground after it becomes
known that she has renounced
her Islamic faith; and a film direc-
tor, Theo van Gogh, is savagely
stabbed to death for making a
film critical of Islamic oppression
of women. And most recently, of
course, there were the Danish
cartoons. When the Jyllands-
Posten, in order to expose and
challenge this climate of intimida-
tion, printed an article and
accompanying cartoons, some of
which portrayed Mohammed in a
negative light, the response was
torched embassies, cries for gov-
ernment censorship, and death
Threats.
It appears that we should now
begin to get used to a similar cli-
mate in America.
Borders and Waldenbooks
stores have just announced that
they will not stock the April-May
issue of Free Inquiry magazine
because the issue reprints some
of the cartoons. Is the decision
based on disagreement with the
content of the magazine? No, not
according to Borders Group Inc.
spokeswoman Beth Bingham.
"For us, the safety and security of
our customers and employees is a
top priority, and we believe that
carrying this issue could chal-
lenge that priority."
Borders Group's capitulation
to Islamic thugs is understandable
given the pathetic response of our
and other Western governments.
Has any Western government
declared that an individual's free-
dom of speech is sacrosanct, no
matter who screams offense at
his ideas? No. Has any Western
government proclaimed each
individual's right to life and
pledged to hunt down anyone,
anywhere, who abets the murder
of one of its citizens for having
had the effrontery to speak? No-
as they did not when the fatwa
against Rushdie was issued,
American bookstores were fire-
bombed, and Rushdie's transla-
tors were attacked and murdered.
On the contrary, our govern-
ment went out of its way. t. say
that it shares "the offense that
Muslims have taken at these
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Don't miss the passion! CREWseeks


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday.
Growing up, I remember going to
church on Palm Sunday to wave
palms in the Sunday school pro-
cession and then returning on East-
er a week later to sing, "Christ the
Lord has Risen Today". There was-
n't much in between. From parade
to resurrection is the experience of
many Christians as we race toward
Easter. When that happens, we
miss something. We miss passion..
Something big happened
between Palm Sunday and Easter.
Passion Week happened a
week like none other.
Jesus sets His face to Jerusalem.
"No, Jesus, don't want to go there!
It's dangerous. A messiah could get
killed there, not to mention a disci-
ple!" But Jesus insists, so we go,
with Jesus riding on the back of a
donkey. And we must admit it's
exciting! The crowd has gathered
and they are cheering, "Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes in the
name of the Lord! Hosanna in the
highest!" "Hey," we think to our-
selves, "this disciple stuff isn't so
bad!"
But after the hosannas die out,
after the parade and the palms,
after the donkey goes home to rest,
the real work of Passion Week
begins.
On Monday, Jesus is in the tem-
ple courts cracking a whip and
overturning tables, challenging
the way people connect with God.
That's not the way we see him, is
it? Jesus, standing in opposition to
the authorities, challenging com-
monly held assumptions,
denouncing the government,
associating with the "least of these
my brethren."
With Jesus, we learn, it's not all
celebration and worship! There.
comes a time when we must stand
for something. We are called to
right the wrongs of the world, to
fight the injustices around us, to do
battle with demons. On Tuesday
and Wednesday, those who have
stayed with Jesus find themselves
surrounded by the lame and the


hungry, the wounded and the
dying. We are there with him, bind-
ing the wounds, feeding the hun-
gry, carrying the lame, weeping
with the dying, and taking care of
the bedpans. This following Jesus
stuff can be hard work. The needs
never seem to stop. When we are
out there in the world, we learn to
ask, "What does my faith say about
this?"
On Thursday, it is Passover, a
high holy day, and everyone is cele-
brating. "Here's the bread. Here's
the wine. What do you mean by
this 'broken for you and poured
out for you' stuff? We don't want
you broken and poured out! We
want you strong and mighty! We
want you in beautiful stained glass
and comfortable pews! What do
you mean, deny you? We'd never
do that, Jesus. We are your faithful
disciples.'"
Late on Thursday, they arrest
Jesus in the Garden of Gethse-
mane. It was his own disciple who
betrayed him with a kiss, "Surely
not I, Lord!"
Friday is too hard to watch.
From shouts of hosanna, now
came shouts of "crucify him!" He
hangs on the cross. What should
We do now? Take him down, lay
him in the tomb. Maybe this will all
begin to make sense in time if we
just wait. Just wait.
Messiah and Royal King of Sun-
day, rebellious reformer of Mon-
day, Tuesday and Wednesday's
healer of human hearts, breaker of
Thursday bread, crucified criminal
of Friday, un-breathing corpse of
Saturday. We move from the highs
to the lows, from the "Hosannas"
to the "crucify hims," from broken
palms to broken bread to broken
bodies to broken tombs. We
would be faithful, but we are weak.
We would pray, but we are tired.
We would witness, but we are
afraid. We would heal, but we our-
selves are wounded.
But we know there is more to
the story, and so we wait for the
revealing of God's glory. It may be
Friday, but Sunday's coming. The
passion is here, but Easter resurrec-
tion is coming.


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Hendry and Glades Counties is
seeking donations of building
materials and supplies, including
lumber, nails, drywall, to assist resi-
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Creating the
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they should not be published. The
British police, Douglas Murray
reports, told the editor of a Lon-
don magazine that they could not
protect him, his staff, or his offices
from attack-so the magazine
removed the cartoons from its
website. (A few days' later, Mur-
ray notes, "the police provided
500 officers to protect a 'peaceful'
Muslim protest in Trafalgar
Square.")
In the face of such outrages,
we must demand that the U.S.
government reverse its disgrace-
ful stand and fulfill is obligation to
protect our right to free speech.
Freedom of speech means the
right to express one's ideas with-
out danger of physical coercion
from anyone. This freedom
includes the right to make
movies, write books, draw pic-
tures, voice political opinions -
and satirize religion. This right
flows from the right to think: the
right to observe, to follow the evi-
dence, to reach the conclusions
you judge the facts warrant -
and then to convey your thoughts
to others.
In a free society, anyone
angered by someone else's ideas
has a simple and powerful
recourse: Don't buy his books,
watch his movies, or read his
newspapers. If one judges his
ideas dangerous, argue against
them. The purveyor of evil ideas is
no threat to those who remain
free to counter them with rational
ones.
But the moment someone
decides to answer those he finds
offensive with a knife or a home-
made explosive, not an argu-
ment, he removes himself from
civilized society.
Against such a threat to our
rights, our government must
respond with force. If it fails to do
so, it fails to fulfill its reason for
being: "to secure these rights,"
Jefferson wrote, "Governments
are instituted among Men." And if
it fails to do so, we the people
must hold it to account.
We must vociferously demand
that our government declare pub-
licly that, from this day forward, it
will defend by force any American
who receives death threats for
criticizing Islam-or religion-or
any other idea. We must demand
that the government protect the
stores and employees of Borders,.
of Waldenbooks, and of any other
organization that reprints the car-
toons. ',:u
We must demand this,
because nothing less will prevent
America's climate of freedom


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 Moore Haven. Hear from experts
on current activities in the county.
Identifyyour 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
County Economic Development
Council Executive Director Tracy
Whirls at 946-0300 or 227-2438.
Refreshments will be served.
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 fur-
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from disintegrating into Europe's
climate of fear.
Dr. Onkar Ghate
Senior Fellow at the Ayn Rand
Institute

Prescription drug
protection act
Dear editor:
In February 2003, a Statewide
Grand Jury issued an important
report after conducting a detailed
examination of illegal activity
involving prescription drugs. In
order to combat drug counterfeit-
ing or adulteration, the grand jury
recommended that the Florida
Legislature establish a require-
ment "... that pedigree papers be
provided in sales transactions all
the way from the manufacturer to.
the dispenser (hospital/pharma-
cy/clinic)." "Pedigree papers"
refers to a system that provides
proof that drugs are authentic,
each time they change hands. If a
major retailer buys a large ship-
ment of pharmaceuticals from a
distributor, for example, the pedi-
gree papers would show the retail-
er that these drugs have not been
tampered with along the way by
an unscrupulous individual.
Heartbreaking reports have
surfaced of shady characters who
improperly obtain large quantities
of AIDS or cancer drugs,, then
water down the medication or
repackage it to sell again. The
possibility of these drugs finding
their way to patients represents a
very real threat to the health and
quality of life of people who rely
on these medications. The grand
jury's recommendation was truly
a cal to action.
Within a month of the grand
jury report, we began to work
with the Legislature to implement
this outstanding suggestion. The
Attorney General's Office drafted
legislation and asked Senator Dur-
rell Peaden and Representative Ed
Homan to sponsor what became
the Prescription Drug Protection
Act of 2003. Among its provisions,
the Act establishes a pedigree
paper requirement, to take effect
on July 1,2006.
The bill, which was signed into
law by Governor Bush, gave the
industry a full three years to com-
ply with the pedigree papers
requirement, thereby enhancing
the safety of our drug supply and
the patients who depend upon it.
Now, with the implementation
date approaching, many in the
industry want to have the dead-
line moved back.
We should stay the course for


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


a number of reasons. One of the
arguments for pushing back the
deadline is that the technology is
not available to implement pedi-
gree papers on time. This is sim-
ply incorrect, and the means to
carry out the law's requirements
are available.
One of the country's largest
pharmaceutical distributors, H.D.
Smith of Springfield, Illinois, has
announced that its pedigree sys-
tem will be fully implemented in
April, approximately three
months ahead of Florida's dead-
line. Another company that dis-
tributes to Florida clients, FFF
Enterprises, Inc., is using the
same technology to meet our
state's safety requirements.
To its great credit, Walgreens -
the nation's second-largest drug
store chain has already made the
commitment to have its pedigree
paper system in place. Attempts by
the drug wholesale community to
weaken this law should be
repelled. The people of Florida
were represented by the statewide
grand jury and by elected mem-
bers of the Legislature, and the
important public safety law they
produced should be left alone.
The Prescription Drug Safety
Act was the culmination of hard
work by members of both parties.
It was considered then, and
remains, a national model for
other states to follow.
For proof of the need for the
pedigree papers requirement, we
need look no further than a real-
life event that occurred in late
March in Broward County. A jury
returned a guilty verdict against
an individual for his role in selling
adulterated prescription drugs to
wholesalers medications that
were intended for HIV and cancer
patients, as well as those being
treated for high cholesterol.
Those who saw the wisdom of
requiring pedigree papers weren't
trying to paralyze the public with
fears that the drugs in their medi-
cine cabinet or medical clinic
might be tainted or counterfeit.
The vast majority of Floridians will
never encounter an altered med-
ication. Our objective was, and
continues to be, public safety and
problem prevention. Is it worth
the risk to not do all that we can?
The Prescription Drug Protec-
tion Act was a good law in 2003,
and it is still a good law in 2006.
Now is not the time to go back on
our commitment to the citizens of
Florida.
S. ..... Charlie Crist
Attorney General


OPINION







Thursday, April 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Hendry County Sheriff's Office


Clewiston Police Department


Editor's note: Any individu-
als listed in the arrest activity
reports are not an indication of
guilt. Anyone wishing to con-
tact the newspaper upon final
disposition of their case, may
do so for publication

Deputies catch
burglars in the act

CLEWISTON Hendry
County Sheriff's Office Deputies
responded to a "burglary in
progress" call on March 24, at
1050 Davidson Road in Twin
Lakes Mobile Home Park. As the
Deputies arrived to investigate,
two persons exited the mobile
home from a window and fled.
According to Sheriff Ronnie
-Lee, Deputies pursued the two
and followed them through a
canal to a residence at 531 Mag-
nolia Lane. A juvenile was locat-
ed hiding in a closet inside the
house and a second suspect,
Fernando Marquez. Loya, age
25, of 531 Magnolia Lane,
Clewiston, was located in a trav-
el trailer behind the house. Loya
was arrested and charged with
Burglary to an unoccupied
structure, Entering a residence
without permission and with
intent to commit an offense
within and booked into the
Hendry County Jail. The juve-
nile was arrested with the same
charges plus, having stolen
property from the burglarized
residence in his possession and
turned over to Juvenile Authori-
ties.


This information is the second
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 Counties.
The most current information
on Avian Flu is available at:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
What is Avian
Influenza?
Bird Flu is a virus that affects
birds. Avian Influenza does not
usually infect people, but infections
with these viruses have occurred in
humans. The possibility of a
human being infected is rare and
usually involves touching a sick or
dead bird that carried the virus,
handling infected birds, or touch-
ing surfaces contaminated by sick
birds or their droppings.
Avian Flu is also referred to as
H5N1. Influenza viruses are
grouped into three types: Type A,
type B, and type C. The subtypes
are further divided into different
strains. Each specific strain can be
dangerous to specific hosts such as
humans, birds, or pigs.


Marijuana grow
house busted
MONTURA The County
Sheriff Office Criminal Investiga-
tions Division executed a search
warrant on a marijuana grow
house, in Montura Estates, Tues-
day, March 28. According to Sher-
iff Ronnie Lee this was an elabo-
rated system set up for the
purpose of growing marijuana
plants. He estimated the plants to
be approximately three feet tall
and valued at more than
$ 100,000. A Columbian was taken
into custody, other arrests are
pending. The group in charge of
this operation are, from the
Broward/Dade County area. Ron-
nie Lee said this is the sixth mari-
juana grow house operation
located and destroyed within the
past year in Hendry County.
Road bust
CLEWISTON Hendry Coun-
ty Sheriff's Deputies stopped a car
on Davidson Road in Clewiston
on the night of March 28, at about
9:15 p.m. According to Sheriff
Ronnie Lee, Deputies Nathan Kirk
and Larry Preece located powder
cocaine, rock cocaine, approxi-
mately one half pound of marijua-
na and drug paraphernalia inside
the vehicle. The driver Ismael
.Silva, age 31, of 1181 Davidson
Road Clewiston and a passenger
Katrina Silva, age 39, of Clewis-
ton, were charged with posses-
sion of cocaine with intent to sell,
possession of marijuana with
intent to sell and possession of
narcotic equipment. Six hundred
and eighteen dollars U.S. curren-


Pathogenic is defined as "capa-
ble of causing disease". While
some Avian Influenza viruses are
known to cause a minor effect in
the health of poultry, some can
evolve and change into highly path-
ogenic strains or those capable of
producing serious health prob-
lems. Since viruses need a living
host to survive, they mutate or
change to ensure their continued
existence. This change in the virus
makeup forms new strains that
allows easier spread and can be
harder to control.
As we become more familiar
with the concept of this emerging
event, we will be more aware of
potential threats and what we can
do to prepare.
What is an
epidemic?
An epidemic is a widespread
outbreak of disease.
What is a
pandemic?
A .pandemic is an epidemic
(widespread outbreak) that affects
the world. Pandemic flu is a global
disease outbreak that occurs when
a new influenza virus appears that


cy was also seized. Bond for
Ismael was set at $69,500 and
$31,000 for Katrina.

Gang activity
LABELLE On Saturday
March 26, Hendry County Sher-
iff's Office Deputies conducted an
operation designed to, investi-
gate, suppress and deter gang
activity in Hendry County. Sheriff
Ronnie Lee reports the operation
led to arrests ranging from felony
drug charges to traffic offenses.
The following with drug related
charges were arrested and
booked into the Hendry County
Jail. Angel A. Hildalgo, age 21, of
4020 North Edgewater Circle,
LaBelle was charged with posses-
sion of a controlled substance
with intent to sell. Humberto Her-
nandez, age 27, of 1424 Sea Oaks
Street, LaBelle was charged with
possession of marijuana under 20
grams. Joshua Glenn Lockmiller,
age 21, of 982 Nobles Road,
LaBelle, was charged with pos-
session of cocaine, possession of
marijuana under 20 grams and
two counts of possession of drug
paraphernalia.

HCSO brings down
second pot house
PIONEER According to
Sheriff Ronnie Le, this is the 10th
marijuana grow house discov-
ered in Hendry County during the
past 13 months. This one was
located at 2150 Tampa Avenue in
the community of Pioneer Planta-
tion. A search warrant was exe-
cuted by Sheriff's Investigators on
March 30, at approximately 4


causes serious illness. People have
little or no immunity to the new
virus and it can spread easily from
person to person. Currently there is
no pandemic flu.

Pandemic Flu
Planning
You can prepare for an influen-
za pandemic now. You should
, know what can happen during a
pandemic outbreak and what
actions you can take to help lessen
the impact of an influenza pan-
demic on you and your family. This
checklist will help you gather the
information and resources you
may need in case of a flu pandem-
ic. According to Dr. Fernandez of
the Hendry and Glades County
Health Departments, "residents
should start purchasing a few items
each week" in case of an extended
stay at home..
Store a supply of water and
food. During a pandemic, if you
cannot get to a store, or if stores are
out of supplies, it will be important
for you to have extra supplies on
hand. This can be useful in other
types of emergencies, such as
power outages, hurricanes or other
disasters.


p.m. The grow house was an
elaborated unique operation as it
consisted of two semi-trailers.
One of the semi-trailers was used
for growing the plants, and the
other used for drying the harvest-
ed plants. Numerous marijuana
plants as well as the two semi-
trailers were seized as a result of
the search warrant. Investigators,
so far, have been unable to locate
the owner of the property and
arrests are pending. Street value
of the plants is unknown at this
time.

Humanity award
CLEWISTON The Clewiston
Elks Lodge held their annual offi-
cer of the year awards Friday night
March 31. Awards were presented
for Clewiston Police Department
Officer of the year. Clewiston Fire-
man of the year, EMT-and EMS
employee of the year and Hendry
County Sheriff's Offices of the
year. Sheriff Ronnie Lee said the
Hendry County Sheriff's office
criminal Investigation division as
well as the uniformed division did
an outstanding job the past year.
With this in mind, he chose three
members of the Sheriff's office
who, in addition to their normal
duties, assisted in distributing
food and supplies to the victims of
Hurricane Wilma. Captain Susan
English, Inspector Mayra Quesa-
da, and Sergeant Shawn Reed
worked many hours, seven days a
week, for approximately three
months in Hendry County, and
the Immokalee area of Collier
County, delivering and passing
out food, ice, water, and infant
supplies to people in need.


Glades County Arrest Report


March 26
Howard Jimmie, 24, of Okee-
rhoh.p -sas arrested by Deputy
Queenie Bell on an active High-
lands county warrant. He
remains in custody without privi-
lege of bond.
Ryan Osceola, 29, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by Deputy
Robert Davis on an active war-
rant for VOP. He was later
released on a $5,000 surety
bond.
March 27
Eribaldo Ramos, 30, of Moore


Haven was arrested by Deputy
Bran Enderle on an active war-
rant for FTA. He remains in cus-
tody with bond set at $2,500.
March28
Larry Williams, 45, of Lakeport
was arrested by Detective Mike
Pepitone on the charges of viola-
tion of injunction, criminal mis-
chief, burglary, grand theft and
passing forged/altered bank note,
He was later released on a $11,500
suretybond.
Rodolfo Juarez, III, 25, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by Deputy


Jason Griner on three active war-
rants for VOP. He rermiains in cus-
tody without privilege of bond.
March29
Frank De Luca, 67, of LaBelle
was arrested by Deputy Robert
Davis on the charge of battery on
person 65 years of age or older. He
was later released on a $1,000 sure-
tybond.
Ann Marie Dersa, 24, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by Deputy
Bilinda Pottorff on an active war-
rant for VOP. She remains in cus-
todywithout privilege of bond.


Vernon Baker, 28, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by SPD Offi-
cer Jackson on the charge of
DWLS with knowledge. He was
later released on a $4,999 surety
bond.
March 30
Jared'Haws, 19, of Okeechobee
was arrested by Deputy Bilinda Pot-
torff on an active Okeechobee
County warrant. He was later
released.on a $1,000 surety bond.
Patricia Moeland, 43, of Muse
was arrested by deputy Bilinda Pot-
torff on the charge of resisting
arrest without violence. She was
later released on a $500 surety
bond. ,
,.,Shaun Cody Qsceola,,24, of
Okeechobee \ as arrested by SPD
Officer Jacksur on two active war-
rants for VOP He remains in cus-
tody without privilege of bond.

March 31
Ramsey-Osceola, 33, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by SPD Offi-
cer Garrison on the charges of DUI,
DWLS, possession of cocaine and
open container. He was later
released on a $12,500 surety bond.
Robert Saucier, 18, of Lakeport
was arrested by Detective Mike
Pepitone on an active warrant for
burglary of conveyance and petit
theft. He remains in custody with
bond set at $10,000.


Community
partnership
Chief Don Gutshall and the
Clewiston Police Department
are committed to continuing
their partnership with the com-
munity. This partnership is high-
ly dependant on the involvement
of the citizens of Clewiston. Criti-
cal to the success of this partner-
ship are well-informed citizens
who have an awareness of the
mission, resources and services
their police- department has to
offer. To help facilitate this, the
Clewiston police Department is
offering a 40-hour Citizen Police
Academy that will start the first
week of May. This academy was
developed for citizen's ad mem-
bers of local civic and govern-
ment organizations within our
city.
Community involvement is


the most powerful, efficient and
practical tool any local law
enforcement agency has in the
fight against crime. We want to
encourage our citizens to
become active partners with
their police department by
working together to identify
solutions to problems facing our
community. In a small commu-
nity as ours we need the assis-
tance of the citizens to affective-
ly control possible crime
increase.
If you are interested in being
a part of his partnership please
contact officer Curtis Clay or Sgt.
John Tedder of the Clewiston
Police Department or any of the
existing members of the Citizens
on Patrol(COP) as you see them
out volunteering their time.
There will also be applications
available during the Sugar Festi-
val. We hope to hear from you.


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GCD School Briefs


TechBridge Youth
training program
TechBride Youth training serv-
ices 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 con-
duct job searches and assistance
with continuance of their educa-
tional goals: For more informa-
tion contact 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 celebra-
tion will be held April 20 at 6:30
p.m. at Northlake Estates R.V.
Park in Lakeport. The guest
speaker will 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. Crys-
tal 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 Thurs-
day at 6 p.m. and the fourth


Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Glades
County School Board meeting
room, 400 10th Street, SW in
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.
Sunday school
St Theresa Catholic Church in
Buckhead Ridge has begun its
Sunday 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!
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 unex-
cused absences. Glades Truancy
Program handbooks are available
at each school office.
West Glades
Elementary
Parents: FCAT scores may be
picked up at the school office,
Moniday-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 reg-
.ster the night of the classes. If you
have any questions you' may call


Swallow tailed kites 'spring'


Scott Bass at (863) 946-0202 ext.

Children's advocates through the county


are needed
The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Program needs volunteers to rep-
resent the best interests of
abused, abandoned and neglect-
ed children before the court,
social service agencies and the
community. No special educa-
tional degree is required.
Guardians need to be someone
with common sense, good judg-
ment and a commitment to help-
ing 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 infor-
mation, and to reserve your space
for training. I
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 Hendry and Glades
Domestic .and Sexual Violence
Council's mission is to increase
community awareness about
domestic and sexual violence and
victim safety by providing servic-
es, referrals and education relating
to the affects of domestic sexual
violence 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 times, please. call Abuse
Council and Treatment, Inc.'s
Rural Extension (REACT): (863)
674-1811 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to.
speakwith an advocate.


School Happenings


By Barbara Oehlbeck
A true symbol of the deep
South, one of the most stunning
sights in a Florida sky is the Swal-
low-tailed kite in flight. With a
wingspan of up to four feet, the
swallow-tailed is easily identified
with its sharply contrasting colors
and deeply forked tail. Its head is
white as well as its chest and
belly, while the back, wings and
tail are jet black.
This is the time of year when
the swallowed-tails come back,
not to Capistrano, but to Florida,
where more of them congregate
in the area of Fisheating Creek
than anywhere else in the world.
This early spring some have been
spotted dipping, diving and danc-
ing over Hardee and DeSoto
Counties as well as Lee, Hendry,
Highlands, Glades and others.
They prefer pine scrubs, mesic
hammocks, mixed forests of
pines and hardwoods, sand hills
and agricultural environments.
Their numbers increase daily for a
period oftime and they 11 be
with us into September.
Their antics in air are purely
stunning, especially against a
backdrop of Florida's cobalt
spring sky. By watching closely
and often, swallow-tails can be
seen feeding in flight and drinking
on the wing, skimming across the
surface of ponds and streams and
rivers like a swallow. Its favorite
foods are various insects, includ-
ing grasshoppers, snakes, frogs,
lizards, and mammals.
. With its wings in a flat posi-
tion, kites soar to astounding
heights, then as if poised in flight
trying to decide what to do next,
they often dive rapidly straight
down, then pull out of the dive in
horseshoe fashion, only.to repeat
the scenario time and again. No
ballet could be. more artistically
choreographed than 'that of the
swvallow- tailed kites. Their
extraordinary acrobatic flights set
this bird apart from all others.
Kites are the most graceful of all
North American hawks. .
An extremely agile, flyer, kites
often collect sticks with their feet as
they fly, not unlike Ospreys. They
are semi-social birds, at Limes shar-
ing the same territory with their kin.


Submitted to INI
Glades County artist Anne Friedman portrays the Swallow
Tailed Kite.


Both the male and female kite
build the nest, preferably on a.
platform of some sort in very tall
pines and cypress trees. They pro-
duce only one brood a year -
both male and female feed.their
young. Their nesting season is
from March through June.
The swallow-tailed kite is
extremely important to Florida
not only for its inherent beauty,
but for its economic value. The
roosting of astronomical num-
bers of kites on Fisheating Creek
every spring is a world-class phe-
nomena that could attract bird
watchers all over the world to
come and observe these beautiful
birds in their natural habitat.
Bird watching is an activity on
.which more money is spent than
on most major sports including
football and baseball. The
amounts of money spent on bird
watching is huge, which could be
an economic boon to the Sun-
shine State. As we look for clean
ways to preserve the natural
beauty and wonders of Florida,
we need to consider the. priceless
value of the swallow-tailed kite.
And to think these birds give all
and costs Floridians nothing. This
is part of our natural heritage that
comes without cost.


If we want the swallow tails to
continue coming here we must
protect hardwood bottomlands
from development,,and we must
replant and restore cut-over acres
back to pinelands. To sustain
healthy populations of this ele-
gant raptor.it is absolutely essen-
tial that we maintain these habi-
tats for them.
After all, where else can we
simply look up and see such
splendid, magnificent perform-
ances and that completely free.

Glades County

School

Calendar

April 1-1: Good Friday holiday
April 17: Spring holiday
(Teachers/students)
April 27: Interim report cards
May 21: Baccalaureate
May 26: Graduation
May 29: Memorial Day holiday
May 31: Last day for
students/early release
June 1-2: Post school; teacher
workdays
June 2: Last day for teachers


Submitted to INI/Kristi Hingson
Mrs. Prowant
Moore Haven
Elementary School
Teachers at Moore Haven Ele-
mentary School ushered in
spring this year with a door-dec-
orating contest. Classes decorat-
ed their hallway doors to reflect
a favorite read aloud that they
had shared. The criteria for the
contest was that the students
had to be involved in the deco-
rating and that the doors needed
to be colorful and creative!
The judges had a difficult




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time choosing the winners.
Coach Goodwin, PE Teacher at
MHES, congratulated all of the
classes for doing such an awe-
some job. First place winners
were treated to a pizza party,
second place had a popcorn
party and third place students
received candy bars. All of the
participating classes were treat-
ed to a freezer pop for doing
such a good job.
First Place went to Mrs. Pell
and her ESE multi-grade level


Mrs. Hare
students for the book, Click
Clack Moo, Cows That Type.
Second Place went to Mrs. Hare
and her second graders for the
book, Animals of the Rain For-
est, by Ted O'Hare. Mrs.
Prowant, Speech and Language
teacher, won Third Place for the
book that she read to her stu-
dents called, The Easter egg
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Brass

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musical challenges. The Dallas
Brass plays a variety of master-
pieces, to include Dixieland,
Swing, Broadway, Hollywood and
Patriotic music.
The Dallas Brass is based of six
members in the band, which are:
Michael Levine, trombone/direc-
tor, Brain Neal, trumpet, DJ. Bara-
clough, trumpet, Chris Castellanos,
horn, Nat McIntosh, tuba and Ser-
gio Carreno, percussion.
According to Mr. Levine, "A Dal-
las Brass concert is intended for the
entire family, our ideal audience
has a range in ages from five to 95.
Our goal is to entertain and enrich
by. playing great music, while
showing our audience how much
we enjoywhatwe do."
The Dallas Brass Band was in
town for a one-night special show
to help the Moore Haven High
School Marching Terriers raise


Taylor

Continued From Page 1
associated with just the Muse area.
If you have 3,300 living units or
3,500 living units, how many high
school students are you going to
have?
"How many middle school?
How many K through 6 are you
going to have? How many class-
rooms will you need and how
many school buses? Is the water
and sewer systems you already
have sufficient or are you going to.
have to go beyond that? What kind
of athletic fields will you need? He's
looking at all those costs that are
involved, and trying to determine
howwill this help out?
"You see, the education part of


Events

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0300 or 227-2438. Refreshments
will be served.
HurricaneWilma help available
Help is still available for Hurri-
cane Wilma victims from our local
Community Rebuilding Ecumeni-
cal. Wrkforce (CREW) but you
mustregister again!
Community Rebuilding Ecu-
menical \orkforce (CREW) is a
caring network of Hendry and
Glades Counties' civic, social, serv-
ice, and faith-based groups, agen-
cies, and organizations, along with
concerned individuals and busi-
nesses, formed to address the phys-
ical, emotional, and spiritual needs
of the community in the restoration
and rebuilding of their lives and
homes in times of a natural or man-
made disaster CREW will provide
collaborative leadership and advo-
cacy in meeting the needs for revi-
talizing and improving the quality
of life for the most vulnerable in the
community.
For more information, ques-
tions, or to schedule an appoint-
ment, please call of visit: CREW
Headquarters, First United
Methodist Church, 352 W. Arcade
Avenue, Clewiston, phone (863)-
983-4316 (John'3:16) or e-mail
CREWheadquarters@aol.com.
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 business 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 application at
twhirls@gladescountyedc.com.
EZDAto meet
The Enterprise Zone Develop-
ment Agency (EZDA) will hold its
first quarterly meeting of 2006,
Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. in
the second floor conference room
at the Glades County Courthouse,
Moore Haven. The purpose of the
meeting is to review the 2005 annu-
al report and activity for May quar-
terly report and to discuss date,
location and other details for enter-
prise zone incentives workshop for
local businesses and residents
"Creating the County we want"
workshop series concludes April 3.
Glades County, the City of
Moore Haven, and Glades County
School Board, Glades County Eco-
nomic 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 American Legion Hall,
River Road, Moore Haven.
Priorities developed during the
"Creating the County We Want"
visioning process, funded by a
grant to Florida 's Heartland Rural
Economic Development Initiative,
(FHREDI), from the Florida Depart-
ment of Community Affairs, will be
used by Glades County, the cities in
Glades County and regional agen-
cies in their planning and decision-
making.
According to EDC Executive
Director Tracy Whirls, at the final


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Performing without their instruments, Dallas Brass also has a hand-clapping and foot-stomp-
ing performance that everyone enjoyed.


funds to help further the cause of
the school's band program, which
has come a long way in a short
amount of time, under the direc-
tion of band leader Robert Rawl-
ings. Mr. Rawlings has taken the


that $8,000 (.impact feei is the
biggest piece, second is roads, then
parks and rec, then EMS. And,
when we do this, in two years, we'll
come back and look at it-again
because there's always cost of con-
struction and all these things will be
changing, we have to look at all this
again. Then, I'm sure there'll be
some adjustments made at that
point and time.
"Then-we'll use CPI here we
go again! Consumer Pricing Index
will be used then to make some
adjustments and some of that
which will be in the ordinances)
will lay on me it's my job to do
these things.
"Remember the impact fees are
for new construction. If you are
already here if we don't do this,
then the taxpayers who are here


meeting, experts on subjects rang-
ing from planning and zoning to
eco-tourism to education, health
care and the condition of Lake
Okeechobee are expected to pres-
ent a draftlistof priorities, including
an assessment of current condi-
lions and nev initiatives going for-
wvard. Residents will be asked to.
respond to these position state-
ments and express their support of
the county's top three priorities
going forward. Once identified,
opportunities to fund those priori-
ties will be discussed
According to the economic
development director, earlier ses-
sions validated what the EDC has
been trying to do in so far as pro-
moting eco-tourismn development
and increased commercial activity
vis avis the.Main Street program, as
well as light industrial recruitment.
After a short relieve of the coun-
t's demographics at the first meet-
ing, which showed that Glades
County ranks among the lowest in
the state in terms of average
income, median wage and other
factors, residents quickly agreed
that economic development is
needed to improve the quality of
life and provide higher paying jobs
for current residents, and new jobs
(including entrepreneurial and pro-
fessional offices) so local children
can afford to stay in the county, as
well as increasing the tax base to
fund essential services for current
residents and their children.
EDC director Whirls noted that
the Glades County Board of County,
Commissioners took a proactive
step to promote development in
December, voting to acquire the 77
acres across from the GEO prison,
with plans to build the county's first
business park.
"We will continue to work with
Enterprise Florida to identify light
industrial and manufacturing facili-
ties which might be suitable to site
in the roughly 40 acres available
there after the County Jail/ICE facili-
ty is sited, while at the same, time
working with other manufacturers
(those needing rail access or stor-
age yards not suited for an industri-
al park where operations would
typically be confined to enclosed
buildings) to site elsewhere on
industrially zoned land in the coun-
ty," Ms. Whirls said.
Having met with a manufactur-
ing company looking to site here,
and with an existing company con-
sidering expanding its operations,
and having been told by several
local businesses that staffing con-
tinues to be a challenge, Ms. Whirls
said the EDC will be working much
more closely in the coming year
with school officials and local
employers to promote on-the-job
training opportunities, which allow
students to work part time, during
the school day, and to identify
young adults who might be eligible
for training.
"We will also continue to work
with the Hendry County EDC and
the Southwest Technical Education
Center to expand upon existing
training projects," Ms. Whirls said.
Promotion of state incentives
associated with Glades County's
19.94 square mile enterprise zone
is expected to help spur new busi-
ness development, Ms. Whirls said.
"Since successfully completing
the county's re-designation appli-
cation and setting goals, including
recruiting at least one new tourism
related business to the county, one
new manufacturer and one new
manufacturer paying above aver-
age county wages to the county
within the next two years, we've


program out of the dust and into
the spotlight, with the Moore
Haven band recently grabbing its
highest ratings at a March 14 dis-
trict competition.
The Dallas Brass members met


today \\ill get saddled with all this
stuff and \\ill be asked to pay for it.
So it's a fair tax it seems to me
because the people who are com-
ing in and contributing more to our
schools and needing more roads,
and parks and rec and EMS and all
this, and education.
"They're the ones who will take
the bulk of the cost. Everybody's
going to.end up paying. They will
also ha\e to pay taxes but it says if
you've got a vacant lot and a house
sitting side by side and you got a
house right there, if this is enacted
by the board and I expect it will be,
that house becomes $8,000 imore
valuable the day it's passed than it
was the day before. Reason being
is, somebody comes up here and a
house and lot are for sale and a
vacant lot is for sale. If he buys the


hosted one enterprise zone incen-
tives workshop and plan to sched-
ule another in coming months,"
the EDC director, who is also the
county's enterprise zone coordina-
tor, said "We've recently filed one
equipment sales tax rebate applica-
tion for a new local business, worth
$4,000 with the state, have provid-
ed Information on the incentives to
representatives of nevw manufac-
turers and fielded 3-4 calls from
property owners in the past
month," Ms. Whirls said. "Building
department, code enforcement
and others are helping us get the
word out."
Promoting
eco-tourism
Glades County has natural,
recreation and historic resources
that can attract many from the
large coastal populations nearby.
Museums and. historic sites are
important to preserve the coun-
ty's agricultural, Native American
and Cracker heritage for tourists
and residents, and are critical for
establishing the community's
"sense of place," which makes it
unique among other tourist desti-
nations. At previous visioning ses-
sions, residents expressed a desire
for areas where they and tourists
can view the lake, picnic, hike,
bird watch and otherwise recre-
ate.
"Existing parks and public
lands can provide needed wildlife
habitat and recreational opportu-
nities," the EDC director said. "By
developing public/private partner-
ships, with the county, the state
and regional resources and pri-
vate enterprise, these resources
can be advertised, developed and
made more accessible."
In previous sessions residents
also recognized the need for more
tourist and recreational lodging,
restaurants and support services
to maximize the county's eco-
tourism potential. At the same
time, residents expressed support
for continuing efforts on the part
of city, county and school officials
to create a recreation complex
with ball fields, pool, and tennis
courts which would not only
serve local residents but could
attract tournaments.
"Completion of the Lake Okee-
chobee Scenic Trail is underway,
although status of funding to com-
plete the resurfacing of the Glades
County portion is unclear," the
EDC director said. "Fisheating
Creek provides an opportunity for
a world class canoe trail 52 miles
long and FWC is working to devel-
op hiking trails and interpretative
kiosks from Fisheating Creek
Campground to Ft. Center. Efforts
to restore both the Cypress Knee
Museum in Palmdale and the
Westergaard House in Moore
Haven, as a county museum, con-
tinue."
Ms. Whirls said the EDC, part-
nering with interested businesses,
expects to launch a new tourism
development initiative this fall,
aimed at devising a tourism devel-
opment plan, seeking BOCC sup-
port for the creation of a tourism
development council and imposi-
tion of a "tourism development
tax."
Funding from such a tax could
then be used to market the Lake
Okeechobee Scenic Trail, Fisheat-
ing Creek Canoe Trail and other
venues nationwide, leveraged by
matching grants from Visit Flori-
da. Bed tax funds can also be used
to assist in start up of new tourism


with Moore Haven's band mem-
bers March 31, just hours before
the band accompanied Dallas
Brass onto the stage for an amaz-
ing night of music and all with
just hours of rehearsal


house that's already there he does-
n't pay impact fees. II they choose
to take the vacant lot and build a
new house then impact fees apply.
"This is a fairly low impact fee
and I invite people to come to these
public hearings because we intend
to make them clear \\ith the
method, the analysis, and the cost
and everything and it makes com-
parisons \ith \x hal other counties
are paying.
"It's not real, real low and it's
not ieal, real high. What we've
found is that some counties have
not revised recently, some people
set low figures then they're going to
have to come on out and re-negoti-
ate and what we already know,
even if we pick the top figure that
Dr. Nichols gives us, that that is
probably not going to be sufficient


facilities (like a bike rental shop on
LOST) and toward operations and
maintenance of county recre-
ational facilities, Ms. Whirls noted.
In a similar endeavor, the
Glades County Board of County
Commissioners approved a resolu-
tion submitted to the legislative del-
egation seeking a legislative appro-
priation to fund a master plan for
development of recreational land
adjacent to Lake Okeechobee and
the Caloosahatchee River last fall,
Ms. Whirls said.
"I think the county would pre-
fer to determine \ hat facilities
could and should be sited at the
different recreational areas, to
serve residents and tourists," the
EDC director, who drafted the
funding resolution, said "This
study could determine, for
instance, how many RV sites
might be located at Indian Prairie,
the feasibility of improving :an
existing trail and boat ramp at
Curry Island, whether portable
lodging facilities or canoe and
kayak kiosks could be sited near
Lake Hickpochee, and things of
that nature, so that as many
diverse ecotourism opportunities
could be offered at various sites in
Glades County as feasible, while
retaining and protecting habitat
and wildlife."
The EDC director has dis-
cussed this proposal with com-
missioners and interested parties
and will continue to support the
endeavor.
Other tourism-related endeav-
ors, like The Glades County Histor-
ical Society and Floraglades Foun-
dation quest for funding to
rehabilitate the Westergaard
House and Cypress Knee Muse-
ums respectively have been ham-
pered by the competitive nature of
historic preservation grant fund-
ing in the past and the scarcity of
local resources to fund them, the
EDC director said.
"Glades County's Larry Luckey
Ortona Indian Mounds Park made
national news some years ago
when prehistoric canal systems
dug by the Caloosa Indians were
"discovered" there," the EDC direc-
tor and former newspaper reporter
said. "The area near the park


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to support what's there. But we
also know and he's recommended
to us that w\e look at it again in two
years. He says you must do it in two
years if you're going to stay on top
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Lake Area Varsity

Sports Schedules


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. If
you don't see your school's sports
schedule or sports news listed,
please contact the schools direct-
ly and ask them to cooperate in
submitting this information to us.
Spring Sports
Schedules

Glades Day
Baseball
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
4p.m.n .
April 21: At Glades Central 7
p.m.
Softball
SAprill6: Hosts Clewiston 5 p.m.
April 14-15: Bill Longshore


tournament
April 18-21: District champi-
onship tournament
Clewiston High School
Varsity Baseball
April 6: At Evangelical Christ-
ian 7 p.m.
April 7: Hosts American Her-
itage 6 p.m.
April 11: At Glades Day4 p.m.
April 14: Hosts Lake Placid 7
p.m.
April 18: At Moore Haven 7
p.m.
April 20: Hosts Bishop Verot 6
p.m.
April 25-26, 28: Districts at
Lemon Bay
Softball
April 6: At Glades Day 5 p.m.
April 10: Hosts King's Acade-
my 7 p.m.
April 11: Host Immokalee 7
p.m.
April 13: At Moore Haven 7
p.m_..
Tennis
April 6: Boys and girls host
Immokalee
April 13: Boys and girls at
Okeechobee 4 p.m.
Track
April 7: At LaBelle Invitational
4p.m.
April 11: Districts at Golden
Gatel p.m.


Sports in Brief

Locks to be closed which time the board of direc-
Sostors %will make the final selec-
April 11-12 tion. To volunteer, or pick up an
LAKE OKEECHOBEE Four application, call Richard Ben-
navigation locks along the north jamin at (863) 256-6033, or
shore of Lake Okeechobee will Charlene Ford at (863) 983-3973.
receive routine inspections April Black Gold tennis
11 and 12. Due to the need to
perform underwater inspec- tournament
lions, as well as surface inspec- BELLE GLADE Black Gold
tions, locks will be closed while tennis tournament beginners
divers are in the water. The toadvanced.Singles pla April,
anticipated lock closures will be o danced. Singles play April ,
betweendoubles play April 8. Y:ou can
between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. expect three to four hours of fiin
Inspections at the J&S Fish each day starting at 9 a.m. No
Camp (S-135) and Henry Creek entry fee. Contact Ken-
(G-36) navigation locks will take Buchanan (561) 996-6107.
place on April 11. Inspections at
Buckhead Ridge (S-127) and Lifeguards needed
Lakeport (S-131) will take place CLEWISTON The city of
on April 12. Cleviston Recreation Depart-
The South Florida Water Man- Clewiston Recreation Depart-
agement District regrets any meant is hiring Red Cross Certi-
inconvenience this necessary y ed lifeguards for the 2006 sum-
safety measure may cause:- er.[ terrm..Stanirig pay is $9 per
Boaters are strongly urged to hour. Applications are available
check in with the locktender at Clewiston City Hall.
when traveling onto Lake Okee- Big Buck tournaments
chobee and to take notice of the
hours of operation at the naviga- are coming
tion lock before making plans to CLEWISTON There will be
stay out late on the lake. For additional tournaments held April
more information, please con- 8-9, May 6-7, and June 10-11. The
tact the SFWMD Okeechobee Big Bucks Tournaments allow for
Service Center at (863) 462-5260 larger paybacks and more prizes.
or (800) 250-4200. You may also These are two-day events with total
ask the locktenders for operating two-day weight winning the tour-
information when locking naments. Multiple places-will be
.through or contact them on VHF paid based on the number of par-
Marine Band Radio on Channel ticipants. Entries may be picked up
13. at nrcal hait and traklep hnn on


Seeking volunteers
The Clewiston Cougar organ-
ization 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


the Bass Busters Web site at
www.bassbustersflorida.com or
by calling Chris Fickey at (9411 232-
9539. The Team entry is $200 and
includes the Big Bass Jackpot and
all tournaments run from Safelight
to 3 p.m. Sign-ups are also accept-
ed up until tournament start time at
the city ramp in Clewiston.


Steroid prevention program announced


Florida high school
athletes to benefit

WEST PALM BEACH Steroid
use by young athletes has become
a serious health concern in Flori-
da. As the first line of contact with
teens in sports, coaches can help
prevent the abuse of steroids
among young athletes if educated
regarding the warning signs and
proper treatment methods.
The Florida High School Athlet-
icAssociation (FHSAA), in partner-
ship with Hanley Center, Inc. is
one of four state athletic associa-
tions that has received a grant from
Sports Illustrated and the Center
for Health Promotion Research at
the Oregon Health and Science
University (OHSU) to inform edu-
cators and coaches about the per-
sisting problem of drugs and
steroid abuse in sports, and to
implement the landmark ATLAS
and ATHENA steroid and drug pre-
vention/health promotion pro-
grams in schools throughout the
state.
West Palm Beach's Hanley
Center, a forefront player in Florida
in the prevention of steroid abuse,
will host the Sports Illustrated
ATLAS & ATHENA Conference, a
coaches' conference on
steroid drug prevention and health
promotion in sports on Monday,
May 8 at the Palm Beach County.
Convention Center in West Palm
Beach in conjunction with the
FHSAA.
Athletic directors, coaches and
school officials from across the
state %will be invited to learn more
about drug abuse among young
athletes and the ATLAS and
ATHENA programs. Speakers will
include experts on drug preven-
tion education, Sports Illustrated
staff and Drug Enforcement
Administration officials. The
FHSAA is the governing body of
interscholastic athletic competi-
tion in Florida while the nationally
recognized Hanley Center is the
premier substance abuse treat-
ment and prevention organization
in Florida.
The grant announcement was
made Wednesday by Art Berke,
vice president of communications
at Sports Illustrated, and OHSU's
Drs. Linn Goldberg and Diane
Elliot, co-creators of the ATLAS
and ATHENA programs. Oregon,
Michigan and Virginia are the
other state recipients. The four
states were chosen based on geo-
graphic representation, the com-
mitment of its high school associa-
tions and its capacity to recruit
high schools of varying sizes, loca-
tions and diverse student popula-
tions.
The FHSAA and Hanley Center
will assist with the selection of at
least four high schools in Florida to
be part of the model SI Schools ini-
tiative. Each SI School chosen will
receive program training, includ-
ing all ATLAS and ATHENA pro-
gram components for the 2006-07
academic year at no cost to the
school, and national recognition
from SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.
Schools from all over Florida
will have the opportunity to apply
to become an SI School and the
chosen schools \ill be announced
at the Sports Illustrated ATLAS and
ATHENA Conference. The initia-
tive was created as a result of
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED awarding
the Center for Health Promotion


Research at OHSU the inaugural SI
Champion Award, presented to a
non-profit that has done exempla-
rywork in the sports arena.
"I join with Sports Illustrated in
expressing how excited we are
about this opportunity to provide
young athletes with the tools to
succeed without drugs," said Dr.
Goldberg. "The SI Schools initia-
tive will go a long way toward
combating a nationwide prob-
lem."
"This event is a monumental
step in educating coaches, high
schools, parents and the public
about the issues of steroids and
drugs in sports," said Jan Cairnes,
manager of Prevention Programs
for the Hanley Center. "Florida is
the leader in prevention program-
ming and it's an incredible oppor-
tunity for the Hanley Center to
partner with the FHSAA in hosting
a statewide steroid prevention
conference."
ATLAS (Athletes Training and
Learning to Avoid Steroids), a:
multi-part program for male high
school athletes, first instituted in
.1993, is scientifically shown to
reduce risk factors and use of ana-
bolic steroids, alcohol and other
illicit drugs while promoting
healthy nutrition and exercise
behaviors. Proven results include:
new substance use decreased 50
percent; ne\\ anabolic steroid use
decreased 50 percent; occur-
rences of drinking and driving
declined24- percent; a lower index
of alcohol and drug use; reduced
use of performance-enhancing
supplements; and improved nutri-
lion and exercise behaviors.
ATHENA (Athletes Targeting
Healthy Exercise and Nutrition
Alternatives), which began reach-
ing high schools for female ath-
letes in 1997, features the promo-
tion of healthy nutrition and
effective exercise training as alter-
natives to harmful behaviors. The
objectives are: Reduce young
women athletes' disordered eating
habits; deter use of body-shaping
substances; improve sport per-
formance, with guidelines target-
ing the specific needs of young
women. Proven results include:
Less use of athletic enhancing sub-
stances; less use of diet pills; less
riding in a car with a drinking dri\-
er; greater seatbelt use; less new
sexual activity; improved nutrition
behaviors and reduced long-term
use of alcohol,. marijuana and
tobacco.
About Hanley
Center
Established in 1986, the Harley
Center is one of the first treatment
facilities in the country to develop
a program designed to address the
specific recovery care needs of the
older adult. Nationally recognized
and acclaimed, the Hanley Center
offers a wide range of Education,
Prevention and Treatment services
for alcoholism ,and substance
abuse. The Hanley Center is also
well known for its Center for Men's
Recovery and the: Center for
Women's Recovery that offers
gender specific treatment
designed to meet the unique
needs of men and women built


upon the proven 12 Step philoso-
phy. The Hanley Center is located
at 5200 East Avenue in West Palm
Beach. For more information
about the Hanley Center, please
call (561) 841-1000.
About the FHSAA
Headquartered in Gainesville,
the Florida High School Athletic
Association is the governing body
for interscholastic athletic compe-
tition in Florida. It has a member-
ship of more than 720 middle and
senior public and private high
schools. More than 175,000 stu-
dent athletes annual\ participate
in one or more of the FHSAA's 28
championship sports programs.
More information is available at
www.fhsaa.org.
About SI
SI is a multimedia sports
brand that takes the consumer


into the heart and soul of sports.
The SI franchise is anchored by
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, the
most respected voice in sports
journalism which reaches a
weekly audience of more than
20 million adults, and SI.COM,
the magazine's 24/7 sports news
website that delivers more than
150 original stories to its users
each week. The SI franchise also
includes SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
FOR KIDS (sikids.com), a
monthly magazine targeted to
kids age eight and up; SI PRE-
SENTS, the magazine's specialty
publishing division; as well as SI
DIGITAL, SI BOOKS, SI PIC-
TURES, SI PRODUCTIONS and
SI EVENTS. Founded in 1954, SI
is a division of Time Inc., the
world's leading magazine pub-
lishing company and a sub-
sidiary of Time Warner.


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CLEWISTON Thirteen
young beauties will gather on
stage at the John Boy Auditorium
on April 8, at 7:30 p.m. to vie for,
arguably, the most coveted crown
of the pageant season Miss
Sugar 2006.
As Clewis-
ton prepares
for the annual
Sugar Festival,
an annual gala
that is perhaps
one of the
most popular
events in the
state, with it's Tara
big name Miller
entertainment
and a mega gathering of people,
events, food, and craft tents, the
Miss Sugar crown becomes the
representation of Clewiston's
pride and joy, which is its annual
festival.
Come out April 8 to help sup-
port these brave, young girls on
their journey to becoming Miss
Sugar 2006.


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Are pets safe from West Nile?


The number of reported cases
of the West Nile virus has
decreased, but are our pets really
safe from the disease?
According to Michael Ward, a
professor of epidemiology at the
College of Veterinary Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences at Texas
A&M University, the West Nile
virus still poses a threat, especially
to horses.
"The virus was first identified
in 1937 in the West Nile district of
Uganda, Africa, said Mr. Ward.
"The virus then continued to
spread across the world," he said.
"The first case identified in the
United States was in 1999 in New
York, but the virus didn't appear in
Texas until 2002."
The virus is considered an
arbovirus because mosquitoes,
which are arthropods, spread it.
"In most cases, mosquitoes bite
infected birds and transmit it to
other animals," said Ward.
"There have been experiments
where one infected bird spreads
the disease to another bird, but
that usually doesn't happen natu-
rally."
The virus affects mammals
and even reptiles, said Ward, but
only some of.the species show


signs of the disease.. "The virus
can cause encephalitis, which is
the inflammation of the brain," he
said. "The encephalitis can cause
weakness, wobbling, dragging of
the feet and paralysis.
"Horses are probably the most
susceptible mammals to the West
Nile virus. "There have been
cases of humans becoming
infected, but horses usually show-
ings signs of the disease more
often than humans do," said
Ward. "There have been very few
cases of the disease in dogs
and cats."
"The most important thing
horse owners can do to prevent
their animal from contracting this
virus is to vaccinate," he said.
"Horses need to be vaccinated
about two months before the start
of the mosquito season for maxi-
mum protection."
There are two licensed vac-
cines currently available for hors-
es.
"These vaccines usually
require a series of two to three
shots and are 90-95 percent effec-
tive," said Mr. Ward. "Both vac-
cines are usually administered by
veterinariann"
Other methods of prevention


include removing mosquito-
breeding sites such as standing
water and litter from places
where animals are housed, said
Ward. "I suggest owners use
water troughs that can be drained
about every week to prevent mos-
quito breeding."
There is currently no cure for
West Nile virus, said Mr. Ward.
"Generally veterinarians use
supportive treatment to make the
animal feel better," he said. "They
give the animal antibiotics or anti-
inflammatory medicine to help
treat the symptoms:of the virus."
There has been evidence that
the vaccines help reduce some of
the symptoms if the animal is vac-
cinated early, he adds.
The West Nile virus caused a
scare with its outbreak in 1999,
but the presence of vaccinations'
has caused the number of report-
ed cases to decrease. However,
Mr. Ward suggests not to be
fooled by the lack of outbreaks.
"The risk now is that .people
will think the virus has disap-
peared and stop vaccinating their
horses, which could cause anoth-
er outbreak," he said.


Dairy variety builds children


ROSEMONT, ILL. Eating
calcium-rich dairy foods such as
milk, cheese and yogurt during
childhood and adolescence will
help build strong bones and
reduce the risk of fractures and
osteoporosis later in life, accord-
ing to a report released today by
the American Academy of Pedi-
atrics (AAP). The report stresses
the importance of parental role
modeling, physical activity and
calls for pediatricians to regularly
check whether their patients are
getting enough calcium.
The report comes at a critical
time, with USDA data indicating
that 7 out of 10 teen boys and 9
out of 10 teen girls are not getting
the calcium they need. Calcium is
important for the development of
peak bone mass.
"The AAP recommends chil-
dren eat three servings of milk,
flavored milk, cheese or yogurt a
day," says Frank Greer, MD,
author of the report. "While
there's no cure for osteoporosis,
eating 3-4 servings of low-fat or
fat-free dairy foods will help chil-
dren get the calcium they need to
build strong bones, which will
benefit them throughout life."
The report indicates that most
people can meet their calcium
needs by consuming 3 servings
of milk, flavored milk, cheese or
yogurt each day, choosing low-fat
varieties often. Seventy-two per-
cent of dietary calcium in the U.S.
food supply comes from milk and
other dairy foods. In addition to
calcium, milk is the number one
source of several key nutrients in


the American diet, including
potassium, phosphorous and
magnesium.
Milk is also- an excellent
source of vitamin D, which aids
in calcium's absorption and
retention and also is recommend-
ed by the AAP for the develop-
ment of strong bones. Not sur-
prisingly, research has shown
that children who regularly avoid
milk have lower bone mineral
density and have more bone frac-
tures.
The AAP report also highlights
the importance.of meeting calci-
um recommendations for the
entire family.
"We know that children's
healthy eating habits are estab-
lished early in life, and the pri-
mary role models are parents,"
says registered dietitian Rebecca
Reeves, president of the Ameri-
can Dietetic Association. "Parents
can encourage their kids to make
healthful food choices by includ-
ing three servings of low-fat dairy
foods in their own diet every
day."
A new tool to help parents
determine if they and their family
are getting enough calcium is
available on www.3aday.org. The
questionnaire, developed jointly
by the AAP and National Dairy
Council (NDC) as part of the 3-
A-Day of Dairy for Stronger Bones
program, provides questions,
answers and guidance for par-
ents that they can discuss with
their health professional. Even
children and adolescents who are
sensitive to lactose (the natural


sugar found in milk) can enjoy
the health benefits of dairy foods.
The AAP report identified simple
strategies to make dairy easier to
digest. Almost all children can
drink small amounts of milk at
meals, drink lactose-reduced or
lactose-free milk, eat yogurt, or
consume hard cheeses like Ched-
dar or Swiss that are naturally low
in lactose. Registered dietitians at
the NDC offer these additional
ideas to encourage kids to eat
more calcium-rich dairy:
Salsa Roll-Up: Roll Monterey
Jack cheese into a whole-wheat
tortilla and dip in salsa.
Parfait Pleaser: Layer gra-
nola and fresh fruit with low-fat
yogurt.
Flavor on-the-Fly: Fat-free
flavored milks are perfect any-
where you go just take, shake
and sip!
For additional tips, delicious
and nutritious recipes and more
information on the nutritional
benefits of dairy foods, visit
www.3aday.org.
The 3-A-Day of Dairy for
Stronger Bones health and well-
ness campaign was launched in
2003 as a call to action for fami-
lies to establish positive eating
behaviors including three daily
servings of calcium-rich milk,
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Young AG leaders
Rachel Morrel, left, from Central Elementary School in
Clewiston, won Reserve Grand Champion for her hog
during the Hendry County Fair. Troy McLendon, right, also.
from Central Elementary in Clewiston, won first prize for
Best Dressed Pet during the Hendry County Fair.


Sign-up period is


now extended


GAINESVILLE The 2004
Cottonseed Payment Program
(CPP) sign-up period has been
extended until April 14,
announced Kevin Kelley, SED of
USDA's Farm Service Agency
(FSA). Sign-up for the program
was scheduled to end March 27.
"This program helps producers
overcome cotton industry losses
caused by Hurricanes Charley,
Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004,"
,.aid Kelle. "Extending the sign-up
period gives producers and gins the
.,.:ra time they need to enroll in this
program."
The lengthy application process
could cause some cotton produc-
ers and ginners to miss the sign-up
'so USDA is extending the deadline,
said Kelley.
The CPP provides up to $10 mil-
lion in assistance to producers and
first-handlers of the 2004 cottonseed
crop. Cotton producers and first-
handlers must operate in those
countiess thai received presidential
disaster declarations caused by 2004
hurncanes and tropical storms.
First-handlers of cottonseed can
dpply :for CPP funds. First-handlers
r gins that have eligible payment
quantities. Applications, instruc-
ions and a complete list of eligible
',i-,,Jn es eceng Federal Ener.
,.r,:C ri t .-,, -,n ent f eer,,
< FELiL designations lor ind&'iduai
clisaster assistance are a\ Sfltle b\
request and online at
hrlp. \'\\ w isa.usdca.gov daip psd
i ::Itronseed.htm.


USDA calculates the payment
rate (dollars per ton) by dividing
total program funds ($10 million)
b\ the total eligible payment
quantity (tons) of cottonseed. The
total payment to an eligible appl-
cant cannot exceed $ 114 per ton
of cottonseed multiplied by the
applicant's total eligible payment
quantity.
The CPP fact sheet and all eligi-
bility requirements are available at
http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/agas04.
htm.
Cotton gins and producers can
contact their local USDA Farm Ser-
vice Agency (FSA) office for more
information.
Authorization for CPP comes
from the Military Construction
Appropriations and Emergency
Hurricane Supplemental Appropri-
ations Act (2005).
Applications must be sent by fax
to '2021 690-1536 or by overnight
'mail to FSNs Price Support Division
in W\Ashington, D.C. at
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for two weeks and Tuffs owners are offering a reward for
their missing pet. Tuff suffers from medical problems and
needs to be back at home to ensure his well being. Tuff
is also in training for the blind and is a valued asset to
the community. Please call (561) 996-5500 and contact
Doctor Noelle Savedoff, if you have any information
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Farmers get reminder

to enroll for benefits


GAINESVILLE Agricultural
producers and landowLners
desiring to enroll highly erodible
and other fragile cropland in the
current Conservation Reserve
Program .CRPi general sign-up
are reminded to do so by April
14, 2006, announced Kevin Kel-
ley, SED of LiSDAs Farm Service
Agency (FSA). The enrollment
period began on Monday.
Participants can voluntarily
enroll highly erodible and other
Fragile cropland in CRP through
long-term contracts of 10 to 15
years. The CRP allows partici-
pants to plant grasses, trees and
other vegetation in exchange for
receiving annual rental pay-
ments and a payment iof up to 50
percent of the cost of establish-
ing conservation covers.
Planted vegetation prevents
4-50 million tons of soil from
eroding each year. B\ reducing
after r runoll and sedimentation,
CRP safeguards drinking after r
supplies for millions ':.,f Ameri-
cans. Thousands ot wildlife
species are thri\ing in the 2 rmil-
lion acres of wetlandss CRP has
restored. Cui rent national enroll-
ment of CRP is at approximately
.3b million acres Florida current-
ly has 85. 149 enrolled in CRP
"i strongly encourage all eligi-
ble farmers to continue impro\-
ing soil. alertr an and \dIdlile


habitat resources by applying for
CRP at our local Farm Service
Agency offices," Kelley.
As in previous general sign-
ups, FSA \vill evaluate eligible
CRP offers with the Environmen-
tal Benefits Index (EBI), a rank-
ing of the land's contribution to
improving soil retention, water
quality. wildlifee habitat, and air
quality The FSA will determine
the EBI cutoff after the sign-up
ends bL analyzing the EBI factors
of all offers. Since the EBI cutoff
used in previous sign-ups may
be different for this sign-up,
those who met previous EBI
thresholds are not guaranteed a
contract under this sign-up.
There is limited acreageavail-
able for enrollment, and
lando\vners are encouraged to
work with their local FSA office
to maximize the environmental
benefits of their CRP offers Dur-
ing the last CRP general sign-up,
held Aug. .30 to Sept. 24. 2004,
enrollment offers were high\
competitive. Of the 1.7 million
aces offered. FSA selected I 2
million acres that offered the
grealest en\ ironmental benefits
Offers accepted under this
sign-up \\ill become eltective
Oct. 1, 2006.


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Blueberries: They are yummy and good for you


If you're eating plenty of blue-
berries, you can bet your body isn't
singing the blues. Those sweet,
tangy little berries are packed with
antioxidants to neutralize free radi-
cals-unstable oxygen molecules
associated with cancer, heart dis-
ease, and the effects of aging.
"Blueberries are one of the most
healthful foods you can eat," said
Donna Miller, Vice President of the
Florida Blueberry Growers Associa-
tion. "Per cup, they are the highest
antioxidant fruit or vegetable avail-
able. They are fat and sodium free
and are a good source of fiber,
potassium, andvitamins Aand C."
Studies show that eating blue-
berries can improve eye health,
lower cholesterol, protect against
urinary tract infections, and reduce
the risk of certain cancers. In addi-
tion, researchers have found that a
diet rich in blueberries may help
stop age-related memory loss.
Blueberries get their memory-
enhancing punch from antho-
cyanins, reddish-blue pigments;
these powerful antioxidants are
thought to increase communica-
tion between aging brain cells.
"The word is out about the
health benefits of blueberries, and
growers -are seeing increased
demand,'" said. Florida Agriculture
Commissioner Charles Bronson.
"It's no wonder these perennial
favorites are only growing in popu-
larity. They're bursting with nutri-
ents; plus, they're delicious, satisfy-
ing, and so low in calories that even
dieters can enjoy them "
In Florida, blueberry season
starts in mid to late March and ends


in June. Most of the state's com-
mercial blueberry acreage can be
found in Bay, Hamilton, Suwannee,
Columbia, Alachua, Marion, Lake,
Polk, Hillsborough, and Highlands
Counties. In 2004, Florida's cash
receipts for blueberries totaled over
$25 million.
There are two main types of
blueberries grown in Florida;
Southern Highbush and Rabbit-
eye. Southern Highbush blueber-
ries are early-season blueberries,
ripening, on average, about four to
six weeks before Rabbiteyes
grown in the same location.
Southern Highbush blueberries in
central and south-central Florida
ripen as early as mid-March, long
before blueberries grown any
place else in the United States. In
the spring, the only fresh blueber-
ries are Florida blueberries, so they
fetch high prices and enjoy nation-
wide demand.
Because Florida's Rabbiteye
blueberries ripen later, when there
is competition from other states,
their market is usually limited to u-
pick and local sales. Rabbiteye cul-
tivars are well adapted from Ocala
north to the Georgia border and
west throughout the Panhandle.
Florida's LU-pick blueberry
farms will soon be opening their
gates to the public. Wear sunscreen
and a hat, dress comfortably, and
bring.your own container. Stay on
designated paths and try not to step
on the root mounds, which could
injure the plants. Choose plump,
evenly blue berries, and be gentle
when you pick. Try to get your
picked blueberries out ofthe sun as


soon as possible and into a cool,
shady place.
If you're shopping for blueber-
ries at the supermarket, Miller offers
these tips: "When you're selecting
blueberries, make sure they have
their natural white, powdery
bloom. It's a natural food starch and
protects the berry. Some people
think it's a spray and try to wash it
off, but it's a good thing and helps
the blueberry stay fresher longer."
Blueberries don't ripen once
they've been harvested, so make
sure the berries you choose are
deep blue-gray without any hint of
red. Shake the container gently to
check that the berries move freely;
if they don't, they might be mushy
or moldy.
"Make sure the berries are dry,"
Miller said, "and that they look so
good you can hardly wait to have
one. You can really tell if the berries
have aged. They shouldn't be wrin-
kled or shriveled."
Ripe blueberries should be
stored in a covered container in the
refrigerator, where they will keep
for up to a week. Before.refrigerat-
ing, sort through the berries and
remove any that are moldy pr dam-
aged. Berries shouldn't be washed
until just prior to use.
Blueberries are a health food
that is also a convenience food.
They don't require peeling or cor-
ing, and they're bite-sized, so you
can eat them on the go. Snack on
them plain or sprinkle them over
cereal. Add them to pancake batter
and smoothies, or try one of these
simple, tasty-recipes. For more
"Fresh from Florida" cooking ideas,


visit http://www.Florida-Agricul-
ture.com.

Blueberry Spinach
Salad
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 ounces fresh Florida spinach
4 ounces blue cheese
1 cup fresh Florida blueberries
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
In a jar with a tight lid, combine
first five ingredients and shake well.
In a large salad bowl, toss the
spinach, blue cheese, blueberries,
and pecans. Add dressing and toss
gently; serve immediately. Serves 2.
Blueberry Syrup
4 cups Florida blueberries,
stemmed, rinsed, and drained
3 cups water
2 strips lemon peel
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luxuries that this beautiful home offers.
* $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained
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* $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a

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* REDUCED TO $850,000 Mini ranch in Alva.
This 3BD/2BA mobile home sits on 10+/- acres and
includes barns, ponds & much more!
* $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in
Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features
an addition with it's own entrance and much more.
The property has a pond with an island and bridge, an
above ground pool, 2 barns and more.


580 S. Main St.
LaBelle, FL 33935
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* Genuine Country Feel! It's relating just
being at this beautiful 3BR/2B home on 5
acres. Cedar wood walls and ceilings, stone
fireplace, new roof, super large workshop
with RV parking. Majestic Live Oaks make
the acreage feel like a park. you owe it to
yourself to see! $749,900.

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being at this beautiful 3BR/2B home on 5
acres. Cedar wood walls and ceilings, stone
fireplace, new roof, super large workshop
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HOP, SKIP &A JUMP! Only minutes sepa-
rate you from banking, shopping, schools and
much more. This 3BR/2B home has it all.
From it's fenced back yard, spacious rooms,
wood burning fireplace, new kitchen cabinets
and storage galore! Best of all after a hard
days work you can sit out on your lanai and
enjoy the sunset over the lake in Lehigh


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3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available
4BD/2BA manufactured home available in the El
'J,., l Silt i .i 'i ,'Mni, .. i r. ',.i+/-acre. New
and still under construction! Call fro completion
date.
* $112,500 $120,500 Manufactured Homes
New and under construction in the Moore Haven
Yacht Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+
"ownership" park. Call today for completion date!
* PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile
home on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful
country living year round or as a weekend getaway!
* $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona.
The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is
.u, .,u-r.J.1'.l ,r, I, -. ji hjIta l pf l.- l i, ',J jl. I.f":, '
ACREAGE:
$1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto
Salvage yard.
$1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great
Development Opportunity! Close to schools,
recreational park, town shops and much more!l
$988,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre.
One of a kind Auto Salvage yard. Organized with


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Acres. Only $219,900.
* PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/1BA CBS
home located in LaBelle on a quiet oak filled
street. Features new flooring and a fenced
back yard. Priced @ $175,900.
* Just like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home within
walking distance from shopping. Features
include new berber carpet, ceramic tile, all
new cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at
only $119,900.
' .orlds Fastest Sale may happen here. 3BR/1B
Handyman Speci .itl411,New Construction
in Lehigh Acres. o6u can clani- upin more ways than
one. Fast action wins! $114,900.
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* STOP DREAMING AND START LIV-
INGI This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relax-
ing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home.
Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spacious
kitchen. Only $179,900.
* 3BR/2B manufactured home on 2.5+/-
acres fenced titlB ,ibngs. Features a
huge master suite, ceramic tile, built in cabi-
nets and much more. Only $175,000.
* 3BR/2B manufactured home in
Immokalee. Features new carpet and vinyl
and fenced corner lot. Listed at only
$155,900.
* You can hear the birds chirp...the crickets
crick, from this, the nicest, most well kept 2.5


acre "get-a-war 'iA Uf eer Plantation.
Seller's motiva r.W.. this opportunity
pass you by. $134,900.
* 2BR/2B manufactured home on .25+/-
acres of land in Elai UlO D Perfect for a
first time buyer or investor. Only $54,900.


* Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file
past well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on
SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and
3 existing entrances offof SR 80. Cleared with
well and electric. Time's on your side in this
investment! $2,750,000.
* The opportunities are endless! Bring your
investment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with
Htwi 27 frontage. Next to water plant. Property was
cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring
your ideas and see! $650,000.
* 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site
built home or manufactured. Only $179,900.
* 2+/- acres on Ft. Center Ave. in LaBelle.
Already a tti. per-
ty E I from
town. Only $119,900.
* 1.84+/- acre located offJacks Branch Rd. in
Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines
and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover.
Priced at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are
back! Relive the best on this private & secluded
2+/- acs. Fresh air special! $93,900.
* Call for prices on all our Montura Listings!


* Hard to find double lot in growing Port
LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800.
* Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for


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$* 850,000 *ii-. ],:"r,' ti b i,- j ulIll, :..luilv..J
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* $650,000 2+ '. jui:: in rhle li:jrr .,I .'.l J'io
buv "y 'P ',
* PRICE REDUCED $.150,000 Build )Ouu dLiam
i:':"i[i' i'.i-ic ,.,i rh. : T i + : .. Greatlocation!
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frwua i -e JI-, d planrit, -'.'- Ijirri .j.J ;I i) i home
are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as
is."
* $272,000 --10+/- acres with.pines, a pond and
shed.
* $149,900 9.87+/- Acres adjoining with 9.88+/-
Acres that is also for sale for $149,900.
' $98 ~ celcir ftfi There
is a singleWceflote notelmc eiafi the prop-
erty The mobile home is to be sold as is."
HOMESITES:
* $25,500 $72,900 Call for more information
about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots
have been nicely maintained and are close to
everything in LaBelle,
* $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots available
in 55 and older Community located in Moore
Haven Yacht Club. Call for more information.
CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE
IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA
AND LEHIGH ACRES
RENTALS:
* $950/Monthly 3BD/2Ba home in Ortona.


the dream lot for your new home look no fur-
ther. Located in the sought after Belmont S/D
in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is truly a dream
come true. Only $84,900.
* .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to
sell @ only $72,900. Possible seller
financing.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great
investment property! Only $67,000 each
* Corner lot in Port LaBelle Unit 102 ready for
your new home. $64,900.
* Corner lot in Unit 102 w/large oak.
Beautiful lot for your dream home. $54,900.
* Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each
* Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each.
* Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites!
Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from
town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning
acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900.



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Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings
with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre.
Zoned for Heavy Industrail use. Currently is
fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only
$525,000.
Prime 20+/-.acre potential commercial parcel
located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and
just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50
per square foot.
1.18+/- acres zoned C-l commercial just South
of LaBelle with 175+, i: ,I ,,, I.., : ",, i
frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000.
Investor's dream! By purchasing this com-
merlbi^ til \^i It ,'me
for renta income could v multiply your invest-
ment! Grab this site now! $165,000.
* Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in down-
town LaBelle w/great potential. Currently
zoned for duplex or single family w/a possi-
bility of rezoning to Business. $119,900.


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Who says something that
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Sweet, cool, crunchy watermelon
is packed with vitamins, minerals,
and health-enhancing phyto-
chemicals. In fact, this popular
treat contains more cancer-fight-
ing lycopene than any other fresh
produce item, even tomatoes.
"Watermelon is the lycopene
leader among fresh fruits and veg-
etables," said Leslie Coleman of
the National Watermelon Promo-
tion Board. "Watermelon con-
tains 15 to 20 milligrams of
lycopene per two-cup serving."
Lycopene provides the natural
pigment that makes watermelon
red, and it has potent antioxidant
capabilities. Antioxidants are
important for good health
because they neutralize free radi-
cals-highly reactive, imbalanced
molecules that can damage tissue
cells and cause disease. Emerging
science suggests that the
lycopene found in watermelon
may help reduce the risk of
prostate cancer and heart disease.
In addition to lycopene, water-
melon has plenty of vitamin A,
which promotes eye and skin
health, and vitamin C, which
boosts the immune system and
protects the body against the
effects of aging. It is high in potas-
sium and fiber, and the standard
two-cup serving contains just 80
calories and virtually no fat.
"Watermelon is a very whole-
some and inviting alternative to
processed snacks and desserts,"
said Florida Agriculture Commis-
sioner Charles H. Bronson. "Since


it is 92-percent water, it's also a
great way to keep the body
hydrated following physical activi-
ty. Thankfully, you don't have to
wait until summer to get your fill
of this healthful food. You can find
fresh Florida watermelons in your
supermarket from April through
July and in November and
December."
Florida is one of the top pro-
ducers of watermelon in the Unit-
ed States, along with California,
Texas, and Georgia. Watermelon
is grown throughout the state. In
2004, Florida's cash receipts for
watermelon totaled over $67 mil-
lion.
Native to Africa, watermelon is
an edible gourd belonging to the
same botanical family as squash
and cucumbers. Ancestors of the
modern watermelon grew wild in
the Kalahari Desert and were val-
ued by the local people as an
important source of food and
water. Archeological evidence
suggests that watermelon was
cultivated in ancient Egypt more
than 5,000 years ago, but it is not
believed to have reached Europe
until the Moors conquered Spain.
By the late 1500s, the Spanish
were growing watermelons in
Florida.
In 2004, Florida farmers plant-
ed 27,000 acres of watermelon.
Large "picnic" melons are still the
most common type grown, but
increasingly, producers are
switching to the smaller "icebox"
varieties; their name refers to the
fact that they fit easily in most
refrigerators. Seedless watermel-


on varieties are also gaining
ground because they are easy to
eat and even sweeter than tradi-
tional types; they also have a
longer shelf life. The latest trend at
gourmet markets is the softball-
sized, seedless "personal" water-
melon, which can be eaten in a
single sitting.
Ms. Coleman offers this advice
to shoppers: "Look the watermel-
on over carefully before buying,"
she said. "Choose a firm, symmet-
rical watermelon that is free of
bruises, cuts, and dents."
Choosing a ripe watermelon is
very important, since melons
won't continue to ripen much
after they've'been picked. Select-
ing a ripe watermelon is easy if
you know what to look for. Before
buying, lift the melon. If it's ripe, it
should feel heavy for its size. Next,
turn it over. On the underbelly you
should see a creamy yellow
splotch. If the splotch is white or
green, the watermelon was har-
vested too soon.
"Store watermelon on the
warm side," Ms. Coleman said. "A
thermometer reading of 55
degrees F is ideal. However,
whole melons will keep for seven
to 10 days at room temperature.
Store them too long, and they'll
lose flavor and texture."
Before cutting, wash your

watermelon with soap and water.
If the melon, is a big one, you
probably won't be able to fit it
under the faucet and would be
best off washing it with a damp
cloth..
Every part of the watermelon


is edible, including the rind and
the seeds. The fiber-rich rind can
be pickled, candied, or turned
into jam or jelly. The seeds are
highly nutritious, packed with
protein, vitamin E, and potassi-
um, and make a healthy, tasty
snack if roasted in a low oven and
salted.
Watermelon can be eaten
plain, or with a light sprinkling of
salt to accentuate its sweetness.
It's a natural choice for fruit salads,
smoothies, and ices, and it's also
great in savory dishes, as demon-
strated by the recipes below. For
more "Fresh from Florida" cook-
ing ideas, visit http://www.Florida-
Agriculture.com.
Oriental Watermelon
Chicken Salad
1 Florida red watermelon,
three pounds
12 ounces oriental noodles,
uncooked
1 pound grilled chicken
breasts; boneless, sliced
10 ounces Florida seedless
cucumbers, thinly sliced, with
peel
2 ounces Florida green onion,
thinly sliced
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger root,
minced
4 ounces soy oil
1 ounce sesame oil
Remove rind from watermel-
on and cut flesh into one-inch
cubes. Cover and refrigerate.
Cook and drain noodles; set


aside.
Divide noodles into 4 equal
portions. Top each portion with
1 sliced chicken breast
(arranged on a spiral), 3/4 cup
cubed watermelon, and 1/3 cup
sliced cucumbers. Sprinkle with
green onions.
Combine vinegar, soy sauce,
and gingerroot and mix well; set
aside.
Combine soy and sesame oils
in salad dressing shaker; gradu-
ally add vinegar mixture until
blended. Shake well and pour
over salads. Serves four.
(For more news from the
Florida Department of Agricul-
ture and Consumer Services, see
the link at http://www2.news
zap.com/local.links/florida/inde
x.htm.)
Watermelon and
Seared Tuna
4 ounces tuna, seared and cut
into small slices
1/4 cup seedless Florida
watermelon, diced
1 ounce pickled ginger,
minced
1 tablespoon Florida cilantro,
chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Sear tuna in a medium saut6
pan to taste. Place all the ingredi-
ents in a medium-sized bowl
and mix well. Serve chilled in a
martini glass. Serves 1.


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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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CLOSING DATE: April 7,2006 at5:00 p.m.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application.
Copy of valid Florida Drivers License
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dorson
500 Avenue j
PO Bo 10i18
Moore Haven F 33171
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


HEALTH EDUCATOR
(Health Educators L2)

Two Positions (#64002106 &
#64002107) positions in LaBelle &
Clewiston to provide education & teach
curriculum with new Community Based
Abstinence Program, Hendry County
Health Department; Bachelors Degree
or equivalent; experience in human
services, abstinence or teen pregnancy
prevention; ability to travel & flex work
schedule when needed; Bilingual English
& Spanish helpful; Background screen-
ing/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA.

Apply on line:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or
Call Tony @ 863-674-4041 x167
for more details.


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.


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The Okeechobee News is seeking an Ad
Services Team Member. This is a part time
po-ition 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-to handle pressure
Be a self-managed indhiidual
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
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Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore'
'Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and
Qkeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and responsible individuals.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

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



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1990 East SR 78NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471


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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Dining Room Bus Person
Dining Room Server
NEW! Dishwasher/Steward
Housekeeper
Maintenance Worker
NEW! Prep Cook
Security Officer
NEW! Sous Chef
TAD Floor Clerk


$5.50 plus tips
$6.25 per hour
$5.50 plus tips
$7.50 per hour
$9.00 per hour
$10.00 + D.O.E.
$8.00 per hour
$10.00 per hour
$12.00 + D.O.E.
$21.00 avg. w/grats


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for these professional positions:
Financial Analyst,* Human Resources Manager
TAD Floor Supervisor

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Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL
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I The Seminole Tribe of Florida
I Water Resources Dept. has openings
I at our Big Cypress Reservation

IWATER MASTER: Operate entire Wa-
I ter Control System. Supervise operation I
I & maintenance staff. Exp. in all areas of I
I operation & general maint. of water
I pumps/systems. HS diploma/GED.

WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE I
IOPERATOR: Work w/local agricultural I
I, operators to determine structure set- I
I tings. set boards in risers, asst. w/maint. I
I of water control system & rights of ways. I
I Cleaning & clearing as needed. Mech. I
: abilities pref. HS diploma/GED.

PUMP OPERATOR: Maintain Opera-
I tor all pump stations to deliver water to
I fields. Cleaning/clearing. Exp. w/water
I pumps & Mechanical ability a+.
I. I
IFL Drivers Lic req. for all positions. Ap-
I ply by email galtman@semtribe.com; fax
I (954)967-3477 or mail: HR, 6300 Stirling I
I Road, Hlwd, FL. 33024.
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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



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leads you to the best
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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.
NEEDED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Experence 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..
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
1-913s-599-8226, 24hr.
emp. serv.
PRESS OPERATOR News-
King experience preferred.
Benefits group health, va-
cation/sick time and holi-
days. E-mail
belderton@nsb-observ-
er.com, fax (386)424-9858,
Publisher, Observer News-
papers, P.O. Box 10, New
Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.
SUMMER JOBS
Attention college students:
Looking for a summer job? In-
ternships are available at the
Clewiston News, Glades
County Democrat and The Sun
newspapers. Learn about the
journalism business while
gaining work experience. Writ-
ing and photography skills re-
quired. Computer skills a plus.
Email resume and references
to inipayroll@newszap.com.
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..

Love the earth Recycle
your used Items by sel-
Ing them In the classl-
fleds.

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attic, basement and/or
garage? Advertise your
yard sale In the classl-
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Nurse

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an
opening for an LPN at our Health
Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation.
Provide ambulatory Nursing services.
Phone triage. Administer meds,
therapeutic treatments & diagnostic
testing. Assist w/ transport. Home
visits. Active FL LPN lic. required.
Current BLS certification.

Resume to:
galtman@(semtribe.com
or fax to: (954)967-3477

Details at: www.semtribe.com


WRITERS AND
PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Ciewision Iews, Glades
County Democra a3nr The Sun
newspapers are looking Ior
SMiiefs and priolograpners.
prt or lull lime io cover local
evenir II you are erioy anend-
rig community events and
aren'I Shy aboul asking ques-
tions, Ihis could ot he ihej lor
you interested applicants
should mail resume. writing
sample. andI reilrences I0
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DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED.
for LaBelle Office,
(863)674-0799 or fax re-
sume to (863)-674-0899


ParTie
ATTENTION: TEACHERS
Attention teachers: Looking for
a part-time work or a summer
job? The Glades County
Democrat; Clewiston News
and The Sun newspapers are
looking for part-time writers
and photographers. Interested
applicants please email re-
sume, writing samples and ref-
erences to:
inipayroll@newszap.com.

HAMAN RANCH
13 miles E of LaBelle Hwy 80.
F/T- P/T Exp. Computer
Tech capable of maintaining
a fully wireless computer
network system. Please con-
tactJ. Wells 863-983-6003.
Compensation is negotiable.
STRINGERS
The Glades County Democrat,
The Sun, and the Clewiston
News newspapers have open-
ings for stringers to cover local
events. Stringers are paid per
assignment for stories and
photos. Work hours are ex-
tremely flexible. Interested ap-
plicants should e-mail resume,
writing samples and referenc-
es to:
inipayroll@newszap.com.



CARE GIVER/ COMPANION
Available. Call (863)467-5657
References available
on request


Financial



Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




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tax liens, and rehabs for pen-
nies on the dollar. Mentor
walks you through each deal
A-Z to insure SUCCESS
(800)693-3967.
Orange County Choppers OCC
seeks Distributor for New
OCC Energy Drink product.
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Protected Territory & TV Ex-
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Babysitting -105
Child Care Needed410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



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10x30,12x30,15x25. Full
electric, secure on Commereio
St. 350 ft. from Clewiston
Police Dept. 863-983-6663,
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2-pr 12"x48", & 2-pr 14"x39"
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Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Unens & 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 8 Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




AIR CONDITIONER-'05 York
3.5 ton package unit w/ heat,
new in box
$1.250 (954)309-8659
AIR CONDITIONER Large
r oo m, $1 ;5.
i863i763-8548.
AIR CONDITIONER- For RV
13,000 BTU. Brand new
$500 (514)710-0094 be-
tween 5pm-9pm



BARBER CHAIR, Antique, Mfg.
by Emil J. Padair Co. Pat #
1594408-1594409. Good
cond. $1000 (863)697-0328
HEADBOARD & FOOTBOARD -
Antique, 3/4. $50.
(954)629-3257.



DISHWASHER-top of the line
Haler, portable, RV size,
18"W, used less than 10
times, $250 (502)644-2018
DRYER, Kenmore, Excellent
shape w/warranty. Free de-
liver. $65 (863)675-8937
GLASS TOP STOVE- Kenmore,
White, Good condition.
$100. (863)675-3356
RANGE- 30" Whirlpool, self
cleaning $100
(863)675-2627
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER -
GE, $50. (863)467-1120.
REFRIGERATOR, 18.8 cu. ft.,
Brand new, includes ice
maker, $500 or best offer
(863)467-4735
SMALL REFRIGERATOR-self
defrosting, for a camper, al-
most new, $100
(772)201-8932 OKEE
WASHER & DRYER Ken-
more, white, $150 for the
pair. (863)467-1120.
WASHER & DRYER- $100 For
both (863)675-3038
WASHER & DRYER Maytag,
Stackable, heavy duty, good
working cond. $200
(863)634-1492



BICYCLES- his & hers mon-
goose bikes w/access, $50
for both will sell separate
(863)675-3944



BATHROOM SINK Marble,
w/faucet. $30.
(863)763-8548.
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- permanent or
portable, 8x20, roof system,
28x8, 2 doors, exc cond.
$1800 (502)644-2018


BAKERS RACK- wrought iron
wiih wood couriter Very sol-
id., 35 (863)675-3944
BEDROOM SUITE, white dbl,.
w/1 6-drawer dresser and 1
w/3drawer night stand,"$100-"
,or best offer (863)675-3659 .
CHINA CABINET uherry
lighted. $150..
(561)704-3690.
COMPUTER DESK W/CHAIR-
excellent condition, asking
$20(863)357-6922
CORNER CABINETS (2) beau-
tiful, cherry wood, must see,
$2500 or best of-
fer(863)763-0072
DINETTE TABLE w/2 chairs,
excellent condition, $20
(863)357-6922
DINING ROOM TABLE- Solid
wood. 4 chairs & 1 bench.
Seats 6, $100. or best offer.
(863)467-2474
DINING TABLE- Oval, 2-leafs,
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
Entertainment Center, 2 pc.
Lighted w/ secretaries desk,
shelves, etc. Must see to ap-
preciate. $250 863)763-3423
FOAM MATTRESS: King Size,
New. $350. (863)675-5737
SECTIONAL- 2 recliners, L
shaped, black w/pin strips.
Great cond., $750 or best of-
fer (863)634-2094
SOFA- full size, Like new,
Light blue, beige,,white & grey
striped. Reduce to $225.
(863)467-0670
TABLE wicker, glass top,
with 4 chairs. $35.
(561)704-3690.
TABLE, w/butcher block top, 2
stools, w/white legs on table
& stools, $75 or best offer.
(863)983-6319



GOLF CART- E-Z-GO, 4
Wheeler, Lights, Horn, Mir-
rors,Charger, Blue. $850.
(863)697-2033
GOLF CLUBS- complete,
matched set, metal woods,
irons, bag, putter. $95.
(863)946-3123



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


ELEC WHEELCHAIR- 3 wheel
Sonic Pride Mobility, elec lift,
$1200 or best offer
(863)675-2596
WHEEL CHAIR, Motorized w/2
heavy duty batteries. Good
cond. $550. (863)675-0104


JUCUZZI- Large, Seals 6, wirn
matching nsolaied lop
-$250. (863)675-0104
JPA HOT TUB- Vita, 6 person.,
- works real 11200
(863)763-6834



CONSOLE SEWING MACHINE.
With atacinmenis 1.25
(863)763-0557
SEWING MACHINE, Commer-
cial. Used for upholstery.
$800. (863)675-5737


KARATE PADS- approx. 10,
Great shape. $150.
(863)675-3356
TRAMPOLINE- asking $75
(863)675-2627



SONY CASSETTE TO CAS-
SETTE- plays, records, syn-
chronized motors, new cond
$80 (863)675-2596
XM SATELLITE RADIO- Used 2
wks. Excellent condition $50.
(863)697-1846



CABINET STYLE- 52", Color
does not work. $200.
(863)675-7105


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A good project for anyone who wishes to display fine
crystal, china, or other collectibles, this curio cabinet
features height-adjustable glass shelves behind ele-
gant glass doors. Measuring 72 inches tall by 35
inches wide by 15 inches deep, the cabinet calls only
for straight cuts and basic assembly.
Curio Cabinet plan (No. 709) ... $9.95
Curio Cabinets Package (No. C78)
Four projects incl. 709 ... $25.95
Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects) ... $2.00
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COCA-COLA CQmforter set,
1dbl comforter, flat & fitted
sheets, pillow, cases, shams
&. 1 dbl bed skrt $50
(863)675-3659
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home. *Medical, *Business,
*Paralegal, *Computers
*Criminal Justice. Job Place-
ment. Computer provided. Fi-
nancial aid if qualify:
S(866)858-2121 www.onli-
netidewatertech.com.
GAS GRILL- With cover & ex-
tra burner. Good condition.
$25. (863)763-0557
GREEN SAND IRON FILTER-
Like new,
$100.(863)610-7588
Pond and Lake Fountains and
Aerators (888)776-3159.
Complete pond information
online: Algae control, fish,
aeration, pond bubblers.
Online store www.absolu-
teaquatics.com.
RELAX & ENJOY, the outdoors
in this 2 seated swing $100.
(863)675-6556



FENDER ULTRA CHORUS
AMP & Drum & Bass ma-
chine, $525 will sell separate
(863)763-0072


AQUARIUM- 55 gal w/stand,
$175 (863)467-9298 or
(863)697-0377
BABY GEESE (4) LaBelle area
$40 will separate.
(863)675-4981
BEARDED DRAGON- adult
male, compilele w/lanr..
stand & access. $250
(863)467-9298/697-0377
BLACK LAB PUPPIES, born on
2/6/06, 4 males. 3 females,
$125. (863)467-1574
CHIHUAHUA, puppy, .emale
Shols current. Heal3n Cerl
$260 (8631675-3729 or
(8631675-2541
DOG BOX 121 door in good
shape $300 or beli oller
19541520-6707
DOVES 1 pair, LaBelle jrei
(863)675-4981
KOI
Colorful Pond Fish
2 I18,53 01:i-100
239-289-7511
MATED PAIR CONURES- one
black headed, one red head-
ed, + lyr old baby in Ig
cage $550 (863)843-2495
SEVERE MACAW- 6 mo old.
Hand fed & very loving. Incis
cage & 2 perctes $800. or
bes offer. (863135-1992.


CARPET & PAD- brand new,
blue approx 12x13, $75
(772)201-8932 Okeechobee


BABY CRIB- Brand new, no
mattress. $40.
(863)675-7105
PETER RABBIT Baby Carriage,
Cosco, Never used $50 or
best offer (863)467-2474
TODDLER BED- Race Car,
with mattress & bedding,
$50 (863)675-6829



WHEAT DISHES- Service for
8, Complete set incl. plat-
ters etc. Like new. $750.
(863)467-0277


HOMECOMING/Pageant Dress,
Black dress white trim size 3-4
$50 & Small Navy/Royal Blue
$50 (863)675-3659


ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx 44 yrs.
old Rare iaems. $1000 all or
besl oier. 863-824-3358
FOOTBALL & BASEBALL
CARDS(3-400 Racing &
Comic. late 80s early 90s
Exc. cond. $400 neg.
8631763-8943
Stadium Club '92 & '06 Topps
Series i Bc' cDi Cards, card
$750 (863)467-1484



ALL IN ONE PRINTER- Print
Trio/Photo, Lexmark P3150,
4 photo.card slots, new car-
tridges $75 (863)357-1082

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COLEMAN POWERMATE
GENERATOR 5-6,000 watt
surge, used 1 week, $500
(863)692-2229
COMPRESSOR- Small, $25.
as is. (863)843-0079
CUT OFF SAW- Black & Deck-
er, 9", Extra 9" blades, Excel-
lent condition $75. Or best
offer. 410-228-7137
GENERATOR, 2 1350 watts,
gas, B/S engine, Onan 6.3 two
cylinder, propane. $500 for
both, will sep. (863)697-9704
GENERATOR- Craftsman,
3600 watt, 4 gal., 7.0hp,
5300 surge watts. Still in
box. $500. (863)763-9527



VCR, DAEWOO like new $20
(863)467-0670

One man's tash Is anoth-
er man's treasure. urn
your trash to treasure
with an ad In the classl-
fleds.


WANTED:
Small Garden Rototiller.
(863)763-2053
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 to Buy: OLD US
COINS. Single coins, accu-
mulations, and entire col-
lections. Littleton Coin
Company in business since
1945. Call (800)581-2646,
e-mail coinbuy@littleton-
coin.com. Mention code
88K320.


Agriculture




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
horse, great w/kids. Moving"
must sell. $2500 or best offer.
(239)633-3649
HORSES. 3-Gelding. 1-Barrel
horse. 1 *Ropin horse lor
i.id, i-GeldJinJ lr inlermedi-
ate riders. Call
863.6,.57395
SADDLES (3) Western, 2 Adult
& 1 Child. $650 for all or
best offer, will sep.
(863)697-8731



FERTILIZER SPREADER -
$10. (954)629-3257.
NEW CRAFTSMAN LAWN
MOWER 42 inch cut $900 or
trade for golf cart.
(863)467-4735
RIDING LAWN MOWER -
Craftsman LT 1000. 42" cut.
About 6mos. old. Asking
$900. (863)697-3212
RIDING MOWER, TORO,
Wheel Horse, 44" cut, $650.
(863)612-1018


CALVES all kinds, healthy,
shots, wormed, will deliver,
$200 & up. Spring Sale, buy
10 get 1 free (863)235-0829.,

Buying a car? Look In the
classlleds. Selling a
.car? Look in the classi-
fieds.








Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Thursday, April 6, 2006


Beautiful Lt peJa, water, sewer, Brand New Listing. Over 30 lots for /
next to a park, river & more, Moore Haven sale, Palmdale area, Call for further
$320K details.
Fully Landscaped Lot. 943 Yacht Club RIVERS EDGE 1/3 acre tracts, River
Way, Moore Haven $30,000 Excellent view quiet community close to lake call
Buy. for details. Homes by Brian Sullivan NO
GREAT H 2 M/H's on 1.165 acres, REACTORS PLEASE!!
86 Oleta Drive, Moore Haven, $86,500 GE T STARTER HOM. Single
Large Lo 1 city Limits, Moore Haven, Wide M/H, 400 Pine Crest, Moore
Just reduced from $87,000 to $76,390 Haven, $55,000
Centrally located 3 lot special, Moore US Highway 22 5.91 acres, Zoned
Haven, $63,000 Commerical, $775,000 Owner Will
Jst Placed On The Market, Subdivide
2BR/1BA MH, 290 Florida Ave., Moore REALTOR'S WANTED
Haven, $40,000 To Join Our Fast Growing Team
e V ce ot in Lakeport on Please CallJeffery Davis, Broker
... C7e,-,o .at863-946-228-2666
New Model Home. Fabulous, Must See,
3/2, Yacht Club, Moore Haven, $152,375
inge& Family Home 669 Park Waterfront Property
Avenue, Moore Haven $245,000 Palm 2BR/2BA, RECENTLY UPDATED MOBILE
Tnee&ooeaksHlOME ON THE CANAL WITH DOCK
Trees & Oaks $410,000
Moore Haeng River Gardens. lots
starting at $38,000 LOT-CLEAR VIEW OF CALOOSAHATCHEE
Cleared. Level Lot. .220 Acres, IN MOORE HAVEN YACHT CLUB $26,000
12605 Canopy Lane, Ortona,
$38,000 Ph e: I Fx:834i} 9 2


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.(863)983-9770
WEBSITE: DYASSREALESTATE.COM MAIL: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM
AF7.ER .OURS:
ANN DYESS Luke Mazzma LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS
(863) 983-8979 (863)228-2744 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215
RESIDENTIAL N gj BA MONTURA
2BR, 1BA w/ detached Sug r an f e 2 2R 2BA 1994 SWM 1.25
24'x30' metal buidling 2BR 2BA detached acres$99,900
$150,000 garage wP suite on 2BR, 2BA SWMH 1.25 acres
3BRI 1 1/2 BA and 12.80 ac. Callfor details $82,500adj. lot available
efficiency $131,000 CB VACANT LAND
4BR, 3BA Del Monte l2B 1 3 5 ac. Ladeca $169,900 on
$295,00 Monte 2BR,1BA $279,000 Canopy Lane
$2950 2BR, 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) Motura 1.25 acre lots avail-
D34B E f e' $150K able. Callfor Ustin.
2 or 3 ABA Neat MOBILE HOMES COMMERCIAL
$11s5,0 nnn 3BHe aP IgVibile Building 2476 sq. ft. on US
Home%72,O( -' 27 100'xlOO'$5.50,000
3BR, 2BA wth study and 2BR, .2B1 DWMH In +
pool. New Subdivision $110,000 L1 o P
$359,900 MOORE HAVEN Cabinet Shop 4800sq.ft.
3B1. bK&. M ILOt 3BR, 1BA CBS 3 lots &Apt. $200,000
$19, $162,000
B 7 2BR, 2BA workshop, river
$299,900

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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,:
AMust.See $140,000
S3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Seminole Manor
Lar Screened Porch A MUST SEE'
Reduced to $129,900
S211 w/ carport. CBS,constiuction
$170,000.
MOORE HAVEN
-Yacht Club 3BER, 2BA,
Modular Home w/Lot $119,000
*2 Duplexes 2BR, 1BA each unit
$229,000
* Yacht Club 2/2. large sunroom


ACREAGELA N &LOTS
*Farm Land Asailable Ca trDetails
* 160 AcresfHendryIesBlvd
PriceReduced$20,Oper acre
Great DevelopmentPtential
.MONTURA
* Wooded Lots:
Cleared & Surveyed Lot
Jinete $48,000 .
S. Palm St. Reduced to $35,000
Estribo offof Horse Club
$50,000
M More Montura Lots starting at
$38,000
HIGHLANDS COUNTY
S80 Acres w/ great development
potential, $23,500 per acre
S10 Acrs w/ DblWd Mobilr Home,
$29,000 per acre


OaTOrkA BEST Ep SEcKr Thihs
4/5 hxIa i situated on 1495 +/ river-
fbat armt and bas enimtiug aeilis,
cerasizd rmoar~ an cpsa foor plan
wap a-o.und parch, and a cagedl Foo
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Deep Water actils Ti5aetd heoe-
12's l5Te'SsIabtd 04'.dSleated
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.- -CLEWIST6N
HOME ON 2.27
ACRES, CITY AND
DOUBiE YOUR TIE8iFitRIEVIii
COUNTRY LIVING hisor f atr"ur horse
$280,000 lOOOearpaihefami rooom
MAKE OFFERS., OVAohe lirtEorit o'r sd
Sb sito ium, cl isos, ad bti, f' the
Brick Home, 5 acres, orange grove. $220,000 Losuan 'ocatei .nr
S2 /2 Beautiful acres, clear, pond, fenced ready \ 5J0oo
to build. $105,000
5 acres Secluded fenced, nice entrance
$135,000. owner wants offers.
* Pioneer- 2 /2 acres REDUCED $65,000. -
* Mintd ira. i/, ~ rrcP cmer lot onnno


* PIX EF-e 5 */-Seduded &
Wboded Acrest Build your
dream home on yourown pri-
vate nature retreat, 14900
* PIONEM 2,5 + -Acre Corner
Lcac Your homtev'ouldIloCo per-
fect ont hi': gorgcgs acreage;
$80,000
*MONTURf 1.25 -A Cleard
Acr e Seller has copliete blue-
print for a home tit Seller ill
-cinyvwith property PropFrty
-fas ben surveyed recently and
ia readyto biild. $65,000
M* tTE 5Jtl.25'l i wiH and
DryAa,! Lot has bee
DryAeres!tlths been
Sur ye tl Seller will
consider financing with acept-
able terms. $65,00
S* ONTtfo1J 1.,2k +.cktea on
canalll SLerI h, optiobin b!
prit forhomethat-wll otaw
with propey. Lotis rLiOdyfor
you:o build your daen hoasl
$65,000
* MONTI0RA;: 1.25 Be tIlfuily
,Cleared AcresI lis propertyhtias
bee survey recently ad is
ready to buid. $5,050
:PIOINE 2,5 1,- acr f priv-
c wihtb rootsr lIr anlmaB.
Build your dream hoer or pur-
chase a mnacrutctured hone on
th:is wc ded tet. $60,000
* ONTtRtA. Greet 125 +/. are
laomesie aindevelpinag Montura
Ranch Estates. Perfectfor your
;. nafite hlk anIii lacs~ed
hoa $t50 000
* MONTUPA.'Beaurlfuly wooded
125 +/ arehaoesite lan
upcoming aresa. Vy ic lotI at
a great pricel$45.o .
*. MOTP-BUR pA. 9'-A .
Hnosild This Beautiful
Homn3si t5would:raae.gr'
plce to huild your dran
honme $4,90W


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330 W Sugarland Hwy Suite 11&12
OFFICE # 863-983-0075
AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142
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ker Sales Associate


HOMES
404 W VENTURA AVE, 2/1 $89,900
315S A G IWAMI~t 0i ,00
150 W DEL MONTE, 4/2 $389,900
102 W CIRCLE DR., 3/2 $275,000
428 W VENTURA AVE. 2/1, $149,900.
446 S. SB~ MtIASEFT tif 99,900
MANUFACTURED HOMES
350 S. KENNEL ST 3/2 WITH DEN
$149,900
1642 JOSHUA BLVD. 3/2 COULD BE 4,
$132,000.
S. HOMEE & LAND
BOYNTON BEACH PROPERTY CALL 2
INQUIRE
LAND
415 N. QUEBRADA 1.25 AC. $47,000
-855 S. VERDA 2.5 AC. $95,000
1818 MATTHEW LOOP, MH LOT
$42.000


BETT


Luan B.
Walker

863618636 77-1010
CBS New Construction Only-, 4 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 Is Now $158.8k
No Other Listing compares to this
North Side on Avenida Del Rio 3bd/2ba
home, 2 car garage, Tile through out,
New aluminum roof, Hurricane shut-
ters, IrriationSystemMove n turn
key yuced

Custom Home, 2bd/2ba home
located in Pioneer Plantation sits on
7.5 acres. It has a front porch and
beautiful oak tress. Call Luan for
more information!
Sweetwater Ave.,- This property has.
many beautiful trees that include wild
maple and oaks. Small man-made lake
hidden in thick trees & brush. There is
an abundant of wildlife' 2.5 acres
$74.9K
Ready To Go! New Construction
3br/2ba Home one car garage located
in Sugarland Estates $214.9K
Brand New CBS 3/2/1 Texas Ave.
Harlem S/D $160K


Sse HabhlaEpanol
Very Nice 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath-
room home with large Florida room.
This and
is loc c ele-

would love to show this home to
you. This home is being offered at
$149,900.

Oak Trees Line The Driveway!
3bd/2ba MH w/ full open deck on
front to sit in you rocker. Home sits
on 1 acre of land. Home has tile &
hardwood floors throughout.
Recently remodeled, 5ft fence
around property, and pole barn in
back yard. Get you hands on this
beauty for $169,500.00

To Die For! CBS House on 5 acres in
Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths,
screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage,
loaded with Oak trees $415,000


Glenn A.
Smith

863-983-3508

1) Home Improvement Business! Established
Homeimpromentbusimessando eestre
n 2.5 a FueqLippedand permittedcafeready
to be openedLocated near the Cubhouse in
MonturaRandrhA fixitureseqcluipentand
renEny induced Beyour oan boss!! Call faenn
@ 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 bedroom/2 bathwer 2400 sq.ft-
mo iline. o04.

Mustsee@$129,900 M S#200521690
4)Newistig13acresociddngOrangeCov
dywith, gationfnombce caln.
/Acttinproperties also aWble CAI Qem at
677-1441 farfinherin mation
5) Port Labelle Build able Lot ready for your
new home $59,900 MLS# 200512627
6) Land Hon Beautiful 10 acre parcel located
on AlDn Fanar teit mile off of
Highway 80. Ju J cde from Labelle
and Ft. Myers. HI-ol, m and waiting for
your new home. $299,900 MLS#
200533528
7) New Listing!! 2.5 acres in Pioneer
Plantation. Cr e 1alxli -just 1 Block
south of Tam ry Isles Blvd.
Property will n I a't g at $74,900
MLS# 200614840


Ashley

P. Wood

863-228-1132

Montura Rnc states 680
S. Jinete S i' t lot 1.25
acres Grea t ,n! $39.9K
Great starter home or investment
property in Montura Ranch. This
'94 MBH, 4/~ ~,~i room plan
may be just ~ 're looking
for. Start yopjearear off right
with country firu~' s best. 1.25
ac., priced to sell at only $89,900.
Check this out! 3bd/2ba MH
in M nd is
clear 'ine nes.
Homj ew/

immaculate! $108,500.00
What a great catch! 2bd/2ba
MH w/ extra lot, *Included in
Purchase Price* Partially fur-
nished & squeaky clean! 55 &
older community. Reduced to
$129,900.00 for quick sale.
Looking for Land? Look No
Further! 50+ acres located in
Highlands Co. Call for details!


Sarah A.
Williams

863-228-6867

1) Montura Ranch Estates
Large rs sq.ft-
on 1Wri U ~ 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 a n I Riviera.
Listed at ii00 MLS#
20060453

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.your FREE
comparable market analysis
on your home or land.


Enrique
Acosta

305-506-5876
Se Habla Espanol
New Listing! 3BD/2BA
Nice Kept,Many Fruit
Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe
Ac. @ $145k
Pioneer Plantation!!!! 2.5
acres wow! @ $89,900

New Listing! 2bd/1ba on
huge lots in Horseshoe'
Acres. Bring all offers.
Seller Motivated $165K

Montura Lots many to
choose'from starting @
$39.9K


New ListinC
Ranch Estat
Mobile Home.
paved road.
Fenced, All
included. Get
can! Won't
$107.7K


g! Montura
e 2bd/2ba
Located on
Very clean,
appliances
it while you
Last Long!


NewListing! 28 Acres in
LaBelle. Priced at $34,000
per acre.


Charmaine A, .
Montgomery

863-697-0189
Se HSabla Espanol
1) Muse
Absolutely Perfect for your dream
home. 20 Fenced Acres w/pond. Lots
of 10 year old pines w/ some oaks.
Priced below recent sales. Will Co
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. NewConstruction
in Growing Area. Build Your
Dream Home Here!
Meyerchick Drive, Lot#15, on the
pond @$62K
Thatcher Blvd., near the river
@$68,000.00
Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8
$58,500.00 each
Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or
12, @$60K
4) Montura Ranch Estates
125 N. Kennel -$42,995.00
735 S. Palm $49,000.00
530 S. Shetland $52,500.00
770 S. Shetland $44,900.00


Jerry W.
Smith

561-261-3444

5 wooded acres in Ladeca.
$150K


2.5 Acres in
$85K
2.5 Acres in
$90K
5 Acres in
$1 79.9K


Montura asking

Montura asking

Pioneer asking


Bring the kids & dog! This is
a big lot. 3bd/2ba brick home,
poo & fenced $319,000.00
New Development! Call me
for sky valley lots.
Handy man's special! Bring
your tools. Located in Moore
Haven an As Is. frame house
going for $65K
5 wooded acres in Pioneer
Plantation on paved road ask-
ing $149K
Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba
manufactured home in Moore
haven $79.9K

Call me for
vacant land.
Lots or acreage.


E U Maribel
Gonzalez

561-722-7347
SLHabla Espanol
Spring Into Spring! This
4bd/2ba home w/ an in ground
swimming pool w/ an oversize
lot on the North side of
Clewiston is just what you've
been looking for! Priced @
$315,000.00
MOO! There's room for a contented
cow, piF this
3/2 ot
showpl ut a pace or living.
Available for only $105,000.00
Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a
2 Bd" d it
may ou
can ble
home 95ioe'w S I tfi" 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 sep-
arate family room with a fire-
place. Garden tub in master bed-
room only $152K
Make This Yours Today!
3bd/2ba doublewide mobile
home located in Easy Life.
Possible Owner Financing. Priced
@ $79,900


ICharles
H. 'Kehm
III

305-968-2262
Want to Own a Business?
Check this Out! Established
commercial upholstery busi-
ness and property $250K

Own a Piece of Paradise!
Beautiful building lot/invest-
ment property in Port
LaBelle $49.9K Reduced for
Quick Sale
New iw1g lj. Lot
locatlCinch
Estate: 11 elleer
Financing Available!

New Residential Listing on
exclusive Ridgewood Ave.
3bd/2ba on half an acre.
Possible owner financing
available. Contact me for
details & showing.
Back On The Market! 3 bed-
room, 1 bath located on
Corona St., 1378 sq. ft.
property is with in walking
distance of shopping
$139.9K


Sam J.
Walker

863-677-1013

Montura Tracts I List, 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

Mobile HofldcI 15.25 acres
in Montura 'i'I.5K
Pioneer Bs tffI Cabin on
2.5 acres k; 9
10 Acres arming Rd.
@$299K Vi
5 Acres on Highway 27 going
@ $275K
Just Outside of Town!
leetwood Home on a beauti-
ful Y2 acre. The property has a
24x30 shop with office listed
at $174.OK 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


775 County Rd.
721 Loop NE
A little piece of Heaven!
Beautiful two story home with
spiral staircase and wood
floors. Big backyard with boat
access to the Gulf and direct
access to Lake Okeechobee.
Home on one acre among oak
hammocks. Kitchen feature
granite counter tops. Property
could be used as a Bed &
Breakfast. Detached workshop
can easily be converted for an
additional living area for a Bed
& Breakfast.

$575,000.00


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~Apafl l 9805
qs Pperty 915
:Cando Twnihouses Rent920
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-NRose KI 930

Rent-Rnt 945
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MOORE HAVEN, 2br, 2ba Fur-
nished, On waterfront $800.
mo. $500 Sec. dep. + Ref.
(863)946-1946
SORTONA- Near river, Unfum,
3br, 2ba, garage, AC, heat
canal, oaks, orange trees,
Quiet! 15 mins to La Belle
$950/mo, Lst/sec
(248)939-1447
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-Build To Suit-

Up To 10,000 SQ. FT.

Belle Glade Area







Real Estate



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




:CLEWISTON- Great location!,
Great price! 1018 W. Alver-
dez Ave. Calt
(561)261-0432


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CLEWISTON, WOW, Water-
front 3br, 2ba, 1A ac, Fenced,
new roof/dock. 5 min from
Walmart. See & make offer!
$169,500. Possible owner fi-
nance of down payment.
(WAC) (863)805-0272
PAHOKEE- 3/2, 2000+ sq ft.,
1.45 acres, backs up to lake.
Workshop, large deck, fruit
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Newly renovated, near schis.,
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Call owner: 863-673-5071.

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AIR BOAT 12ft fiber glass,
everything but prop & motor.
$750 or best offer
(954)520-6707
AIR BOAT HULL 14ft,
Apache hull, and metal work,
rigged for 0470 $1200
(863)697-1443
AQUASPORT- '99, Center con-
sole, 40hp Yamaha Brand
new, Only used once
$3000.863-634-7780
CANOE, 17 Ft., Fiberglass.
$50. Call (8631675-0369 af-
ler 5'15 pm or on weekends.
CAROLINA SKIFF 17 Ft., 70
hp Suzuki 4 stroke Lots of ex-
tra's & trailer. $6500. or best
offer. 1863)634-2342
PONTOON, 24', 90hp John-
son, bimini top, no Irailer,
ready to lish or cruise, $4000
or best otter. (863634-3107
or 1863)634-5471 e-mail:
rman605@30l.com
PONTOON- 28', 50hp. New
deck & carpel. Very good
condition On waler. $3500.
1863)467-1720
PONTOON TRAILER 20FT-
Galvanized tandem axle.
$850 (561)723-1690
SEA KAYAK- 17' Prijon Kodiak,
red. wilh paddle, $535.
(8631357-7406
V-Hull 12f1. aluminum Doal
w/trailer & 1948 Johnson
motor, molor needs Waler
pump $600 (863)467-0436



TRAVEL TRAILER, 8x34 w/ 4
ft. extension. $6000 invested.
Older. Some Hurricane Dam-
age $2500 1863)675-6105



EVINRUDE 28 SPL Elec start,
all controls. exc runner,
$600 or Dest ofler
(863)610-1674
OUTBOARD MOTOR, Sears,
15hp, very clean, low hours
$450 or best offer
(863)236-0100



HONDA 450 1982, Peanut
tank. Good starter bike Tran-
ny has overdrive. $900.
(863)675-0556 LaBelle.
HONDA MOTORCYCLE
CM400, '81, needs work,
brand new light & tire to be
put on $200. (863)983-7457
TRIUMPH CLASSIC '1968-
$2500, call for details
(863)674-0898
YAMAHA TTR125, 2001, off
road, excel. cond. $1300
(863)763-4982




ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand
new, 10 hp, fits John Deere
Gator or Kawasaki Mule. Never
ran. $900. (863)692-2229.


Automobiles




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



A DONATED VEHICLE- may
provide vocational training
or someone in a recovery
program or transportation for
a single parent family.
(866)855-0902
BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM-
'95, 2 dr, New tires Nice in-
side & out. Well maintained.
$1500. firm (863)214-1286
Buick Skylark Limited 1997-
4dr sedan/6cyl, excel cond.
can be financed, $4100
(863)467-9877
CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN-
TRY '98, 62K mis. Good con-
dition. 1 Owner. Book=$6850
Asking $5800. 863-467-1301
FORD TAURUS '89- Runs
needs front & rear bumper
$800 (863)612-5255
FORD TAURUS WAGON- '89,
Good running car. $400.
(863)675-1907


GRAND MARQUIS- '92, Runs
good, Needs brakes. $1000.
or best offer (863)763-2307


CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES

Modular/Floor Plans. From $79,900 & up,
3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use
your land as down payment. Financing,
available. 863-673-6417 or 561-721-5299


UTILITY TRAILER- 4'x11',
Very good shape, $375.
(863)610-7588
UTILITY TRAILER- 6x8,
dumps, $300
(863)843-2495



CHEVY- 3/4 Ton Van '88, 7
passenger, good tires, rides
good on hwy, $690
(863)673-0782/674-0837
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN-
'96, Seats 7, A/C, New tires,
Runs Great. $2500.
.(863)357-6501
DODGE RAM '89, 250, Con-
version Van High top, $6000
firm (863)763-0214 or
697-0317


Public Notices

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I Land Sale


LEGAL NOTICE
If payment Is not made In full by April 7,
2006 for 1989 Cadillac
VlN#1G6CD1158K4290097 located at
Earls Storage, Bells Glade, said pop
erty will be forfeited, at which time the
owners of Earl's Storage will apply for
tie of said property.
124127 CGS 3/30; 4/6/06

Looking for a place to
hang your hat? Look no
fIrthr than the cladol-
feds.


IPubic Not ic


I Public No ic i


Honda Accord LXI '87- 2 dr.
hatch, 4 cyl., manual, $1200
863-467-5401 or
/772-359-2923 .
HONDA CIVIC 1992, 4 Dr., 5
spd. manual. Good condi-
ton. A/C. Runs great $2500
(863)357-2891
OLD'S CUTLASS CIERA- '95,
Some front end damage.
Runs great. $500.
(863)261-1117
SATURN STATION WAGON-
'96, SW2, Good cond. Look
excellent. Great gas mi.
$1600. (863)228-2185



AUTO WANTED:
Lookingto buy Antique Car/
Convertile/Truck. Please call
(954)561-2776




BRONCO, 4x4, 1978, orig.
owner, $2495
(863)612-1018
BRONCO II '89 perfect en-
gine, rebuilt trans, O miles,
needs paint but no rust, $1750
.firm. (863)805-8789 -



GOLF CART- 1987 Gas Yama-
ha G1, 2 cycle, needs minor
elec work. Asking $400
(863)697-3865
GOLF CART- 1999 Club car,
gas, reconditioned 1995,
1995. (863)675-1472.
GOLF CART- Club car, green,
electric, with charger,
$1295. (863)675-1472.



CAR TOW DOLLY: Great
shape. Purchased in '04,
used 1 time. $500.
(239)303-9283
Glasstek Topper, w/slid ng
glass window on front and
sides his, 8tt bed on Ford
truck $300 (8631697-8906
GMC Sonoma, lots of parts
$400 or Dest otter
1863)697-1367
POSI DIFF- 8 5" GM, $150 or
Dest otter. Call
(863)467-8856.
SUPERCHIP- For 6.0 Ford Die-
sel Truck, '04-'05. Asking
$350. oor best offer.
(863)634-3296 Cody
TIRES-(4), 250 '99 & up Ford
8 lug, 16", Alum. dms w/Ctr.
covers Exc. cond. $150. or
best other. (863)763-6216
TRANSMISSION Rebuilt
7004R, $300 or best offer.
Call (863) 467-8856



CHEVY 1/2 TON PU 83- 350
auto, 40K miles, needs some
work $1500 or best offer
(863)697-3804
CHEVY PICK UP 1983, V8
Diesel. Very good condition.
$1350 (863)357-7214 after
5pm
CHEVY S-10 '94- V6, auto,
power windows & locks,
good tires, runs great $1800
(863)634-4291
DODGE RAM 250, '90- runs
good, new parts, fiberglass
work body w/ladder rack.
$600 (863)655-0030.
FORD F150- '02, 4x4, Auto.
A/C, 80K, Runs excellent.
$9000.239-243-4630
FORD F150- '78, Slant 6, Re-
built Trans & Motor. Needs
TLC $400. or best offer.
(561)346-4646
GMC 70 TRUCKS 1985 &
1986. $4500 each or both for
$8000. neg. (239)657-2114
or (239)-229-5796
MITSUBISHI "88 2x4, mighty
Max, pick up, 30 mpg, need
head and battery, rest ok.
$800 (863)805-8789
TONNEAU COVER- Fiberglass,
For full size truck $600 or
best offer. (863)357-2111 or
772-519-2256



TRAVEL TRAILER 33ft Impa-
la, 1983, needs some work.
$1850 (401)625-5223




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CARGO TRAILER: 6x12, En-
closed w/ramp door. Like
new. $1800 (863)763-4982
FLATBED TRUCK BODY- 9'x7',
Mounted on single axle.
Manual engine hoist, 2 5/16
ball. $1000. (863)697-9704


INTHECIRCUITCOURTFOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Rle Ne.: 06-CP-020
INRE: ESTATEOF
DOROTHY ANNELOMAGO
Deceased.
NOTICETO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Doro-
thy Anne Lomago, deceased, whose
date of death was September13,
2005, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Hendry County,Florida, Probate Di-
vision, the address of which Is PO.
Box 1760, LaBelle, FL 33975. The
names and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal repre-
sentative's attorney are set forth be-
low.
All creditors of the decedent and other
personshiaving claims or demands
against the decedents estate on whom
a cop of this notice Is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OFA COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All usa t rmnranors of re doenl ia 'i der
peior.ns ruaVn eW ci'.i or delmanJ
3gaal.il lcedun cnisl eildTe miUSIt l1
ineir clarrs lrim on rs Oun WITHIN 3
MONfHi AFTER THE DAuE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION O THiS NDiOCE
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
iIME PERIOD SET FORTH IN SEC
TiOl 331j02? OF THE FLORIDA PRO.
BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED
NOTWITHSTANDINs itHL TiME PERIODS
SET FORTH ABOVE ArI CLAIM FILED
TWO I2'I 'EARS OR MORE AFTER
THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED
Trie dae olr puoir D l. n rm I o ms nonce
I Ann 6 2006
Perion3a lrApre.teat t
Chrans Lomaago Jr
147 Sugar Run Road
E,gnry Four PA 15330
Anorie or Persorl.i RepreneS'Ve
Al,', llC Hliriny
Anorriy Ilcr CoI.ls Lomrago Jr
AHondBa Ilo 116165
PAVEIE LAW FIRM
PO Or,-'e ;220
461 i Manl.trie
L.aBlie FL 3393;5
Teleor.unir o 1i63 675-5800
1'5428CGS4, 413,0
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENDRY COUNTY FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No 2006-039-CP
Division
ESiATE OF
DAVID LENEAL ALLEN
Drceaj.'e
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of David
Leneal Alien, deceased, Rle Number
2006-039-CPR is pending in the Circuit
Court for Hendry County. Floda. Pro-
atie invsio. irioe ssii t or riicn ii
PO BoY 1760 Larelle Floinoa
33975. '160 e r name iril jddress-
es of trio perorial repr eiltirues a'id
ine peson3l reresrenltan s adoincy
are sna iorm 0eo0 AI Icrealtors ol me
decedaeni e'riol eri persons naming
claims or demands jgaiin. eecodents
esIule including urmaluiea comin-
oi't or unllQuidl.ed claims, on whom
a copy ol Ihis nonce is serve musl
fi re [l claims will iil court WiTHIN
THE LATER (IF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE O 30 DA\S AFTER THE
DATE Of SERVICE OF A COPV OF
Im15 NOTICE lON THEM
All oin0r crdirois oft tne o aesioi is1o,
rji6r i.'on: na ing cillmr or rae
ITl,'ls aga in3ln e IdeLdnsorntrIljle
irluUlrig unrnuiauied coirlgeim a bo-
liquIdjied cl liTiS. mrrn RT mll clams
wi i.ils court wlTHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
IER THE DATE OF ToE nRSi PiJBLl-
CTliOn OF THiS rNOilC
ALL CLAIMS NOT O0 FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED
rOrWIrTHSiANDlDlG THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH AnOvE ANr CLAIM FILE
TWO l2 SEARS OR MORE AFTER
iHE DIECEDENr DATE OF DEATH IS
.BARRED
The date of the first publication of this
Notice is Apil 6th, 2006.
Personal Representative:
Bloindell Allen Alleyne
1044 MissssipiAvenue
Clewiston,FR 33,440
Attomey for Personal Representative:
-ThePale LawFirm
349 N.W16th Street
Suie 108
Belle Glade, Florda 33430
Telephone (561) 996-9255
By: Riccardo Paige, Sr.
ia. Bart #0539406
124624 CGS 4/6,13/06
INTHECIRCUITCOURTFOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FHe No.:05-144-CP
IN RE:ESTATE OF
SARAH DEA ROWELL
Deceased
NOTICETO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR
DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES-
TATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of
Summary Administration has been en-
tered In the estate of SARAH DEA
ROWELL, deceased, File Number
05-144-CP, by the Circuit Court for
Hendry County, Florida, Probate Divi-
sion, te address of which Is Post Of-
fice Box 1760, LaBelle, Florda 33975;
that the decedents date of death was
February 11, 2005; thatthe total value
of the estate is $1,544.68 and exempt
homestead real property, and that the
names and addresses of those to
whom it has been assigned by such
order are: Jolan Garrett Hull, a minor,
by his parent and natural guardian,
James D. Hull, 451 Hendry Isles
Boulevard, Clewiston, Florida 33440
and Jennifer Nichol Dalton, 4024 Alba-
ny Road, LaBelle, Florida 33935.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI-
FIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent
other than those for whom provision
for full payment was made In the Order
of Summary Administration must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI-
CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF-
TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF
DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice
is April 6th, 2006.
Person Giving Notce:
JAMES D. HULL
451 Handry Isles Boulevard
Clewiston, Rorda 33440
Attorney for PerSon Giving Notice:
OSTERHOUT & MCKINNEY, RA.
LANCE M. MCKINNEY, Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0882992
3783 Seago Lane
FL Myers, Florida 33901
Telephone: (239) 939-4888
124765 CGS 4/6,13/06

NOTICE
AUCTION on Friday,
April 7, 2006
at 9:00 a.m, at 1233 N.W. Avenue L
Belie Glade, Florida
Property of Sophia Prince:
Hotpoint stove
Property of Carolyn Rolle:
Refrigerator, stove, glass table, cloth
chairs, kid dresser, fireplace, vases
w/artificial flowers, throw pillows and
clothes.
123868 CGS 3/30;4/6/06


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Caseh 2005-571-CA
JACOUEUNE REDISH,
Plainufr
CASENO 2005-571-CA
rno U'r.Oknrni cni. spouses devltees.
graltt. asignees Iens crediirs
Bruileo or ontmrn cjialini a cillfmin'
ib. tninugn urner or against CHERVL
COLLECT DECEASED DAWII STOVER
as or, heir Io Ir Estale r CHERVL
COLLETT DECEASED ano any oia al
unimaOin Prtes claimingl y tmrupu
unaei iinu aginn Me rdreln nenid In.
asulduan Ooindai w nho eii nor
Inown iu oe aeao or alive writner
said uninoiwn polro may clam an in.
lerest as spouse, neirs, dicviees,
grantees, or other claimants; and
JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, as in-
known tenantsin possession, if any,
Defendants.
NOTICEOFSALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a
Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo-
sure entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of Hendry
County, orida, I will sell the property
situated in Hendry County, Florida,
moreparticularlydescribed as follows:
Lot 15, TWIN LAKES MOBILE HOME ES-
TATES CONDOMINIUM, according to
the Declaration of Condominium there-
of recorded In Official Records Book
388, Page 676 et. Seq., Public
Records of Hendry County, Florda, to-
gether with an undivided 1/89th Inter-
est In the common elements
appurtenant to each condominium unit
as more fully described In said dec-
laration.
at public sale; to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, In front of the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court In the
Hendry County Courthouse (being 2nd
floorhallway of the Hendry County
Courts Judicial Building), at LaBelle,
Hendry County, Forda, at 11:00A.M.,
onthe 27th day of Apil, 2006.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Courton the 29th day of March.
BARBARA BUTLER
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: S. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
125152 CGS4/6,13/06


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PUBLIC NOTICE
otice is hereby given that'the Cewiston Planning and Zoning Board will meet at
5:30 p.m. on day, Apl 10, 2006 in the C all Commission Chambers, 115
WestVentra Avenue. Icedd inthe agenda be the following requests:
)A request from Angel Mesa in accordance with City Code Section 110-61 ied
"Specitalexceptioi' for a special exception from theresrictions of the permitted
uses standard of City Code Section 110-338 in orderto build a CBS home In a
mobile home and recreational vehicle park disict The property is located at 724
E.VenturaAvenue, K.A. Lots 15 +16, Block380, POC. Zoning is RM-1.
2)A request from Betty Murpy in accordance with City Code Section 110-60 filed
SRequlred dflnig: Varman for use of an accessory shucture as an additional
dweing unit The garage is 20' x 36 and is located at 528 S. Bond St, A.KA.
Lots 7-10, Bock 416, GPOC. The property zoned R-3 and Is non-conforming
by City Code Section 110-313.
3) A requst from Chades Messano in accordance with City Code Section 110-60
Ned 'Requid ir i Bg Varitanceto construct a13 unittownhouse communny
at825 835Concdia Avenue, A.KA Lots 1 5, Block 151, GPOC. The proper-
ty s zoned R-3 whereCy Code Section 110-270 allows for Ounits maimum.
4)A request from DARRK, LLC In accordance with City Code Section 110-60 titled
*Required flndlngs: Varlance to construct 4 u townhouse community at
214 S. San Benito SL, AK.A. Lots 10 -12 & W 12 ft. of Lot 9, Block 368,
GPOC. The property is zoned R-2 where City Code Section 110-270 density
standards allow 3 unts.
5)A request from U.S. Sugar Corporation In accordance with City Code Section
110-61 iled "Specal xcptlr for a special exception from the restrictions of
the peritted ues standard of City Code Section 11387 In order to startapri-
vate school in a comnnrcial disTc\The parcels are located on Blocks 211, +
97-101,A.K.A.601 Caribbean Ave.,GPOC.ZomnngisC.
The City Commission wil hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the recommenda-
tions of the Planning & Zonig Board and take final action on these requests on
April 17,2006 at 6:00p.m.i te City HalfCommissionChambers.
Al citizens and interested parties are encouraged to attend the P&Z Board meeting
and the City Commission pubic hearing. Any inquiries regarding the hearing or
any person requiring a special accommodation because of a disability or phy.cat
impanirment including speech or hearing Impairments, should contact the Building
Office's office atleastthree days priorto the hearing.
CITYOFCLEWISTON
TravisReese
Building Official
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ATTENTION MONTURA RESIDENTS
NOTICE OFLANDDOWNERSMEETINGAND
ANNUAL ELECTION FOR CENTRAL COUNTY
WATERCONTROLDISTRICT
Nonce is hereby giver ma i me Board ot Supeniesais or me Central Couiry Water
CoitO Oismc s will o their annual ndowr, ers' mereoig ad ,u.ial dle'on o10
me Boarm al Suorrviors on Saurd Apr, Ii 29 2006 lor 8 00 a m rrougri 6 00
p m at me Momnra Rarcn Estates CLuoushes 255 N. Hacienda Stre inm Momu-
ra. ona The purpose of the lno wer.' meing is a conduct business of me
Disorrl. ano nd the AnnualE etdon for ne Board ot Supersore o road ated
e-fof at 9olt o ij P p rn A
interested persons are in ted o attend and oy hard
CENTRAL COUNTY WATER
CONTROL DISTRICT.

ATENCION RESIDENTS DE MONTURA:
NOTIIA DE REUNION PARA DUENOS DE TERRENOS
IHACENDADOSI Y
ELECTION ANNUAL PARA EL CONDADO CENTRAL DEL
OISTRITO DE CONTROL DEAGUA
Pr 10 present so ea u d no 13i notjla de quO la Jura da o ouperiisres para el
Co'iado Clnma d el Disbneo ds Coroi de Agua. lerarOl ru reun null oars laos
duenoe de terrenuo (nlacendadlS) s t s eloccionrs snualer. para 1i: Ju0ir5 1 .u-
perloires e6 SaW3ao 29 oe AbnL. 2006 dSaoe as 800 a m nastj i: O p m
En el C aru de recrelcior, ae Montora Rarcn Eitaaes 255 N HalrO ini Sluil
Montura Fonda El muono de Ui reuni eon s ducir ios asumoi det iliitm
y nacei la dei.loin aru C de la Jun.i de Super.visres Si ncer.ita3 irucclad t
Tecp ifiai par uear a l centre de Rlcreaclon 3 m.i informJIior, pui iavr lame
a l oficinas aol lastio as 863-981-5797 aj us 00 a3 rm 500 ip Toao
Ios itere n os la Inr ivados asis rt ret eSium o3s
CENTRAL COUNTY WATER
CONTROL DISTINCT
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REQUESTFORBIDS-06-004
HORIZONTAL SUBMERGED PUMPING EQUIPMENT
(AXIAL FLOW PUMPS) .i
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receive sealed bids at me 2no Floor. B-1 buundig. 3301 Gun CluD Road. Woe
Palm Beach. nonda. 33406. a 2 00 p m. May 10 2006 to acqulle asq flow
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CONRAD SPuRLOCr, and BARBARA
-PURLOCK hustano and wfe

ti1e Ureiaow heirs spouses deinsies
" grite5 asslne. 11 10 cediomrs.
nruflede or or clal lTli1i clearing
n hmrougn under, or again JAMES
CROOKE DECEASED and CAROL
CROOKE DECEASED: dnd any aid an
unirnown pantes E.ilnrrimg o [irou
unJer and agairJt tne nreim iarrod in-
diilulrl Dorerd.inl wnd are no] known
t10 o dand or jalre wnetnCi sal un
inowri paros iTyia claim an interest
j '.pousuf heils. davioses mramneis
or otherclamants,
Defendants

CONDUCIVE SE CE
to Delenda'rs Ine Unknown neros.
Spouses. aoeviees. granrtes. aSsgliO-
ees. ilenrs. crealors trslees or oah-
er clarnanis claiming by through.
under or against JAMES CROOKE
DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE DE-
CEASEO, and any and all unknown
parties claiming by, through, under
and against the herein named Individu-
al Defendant who are not known to be
dead or alive, whether said unknown
parties may claim an interest as
spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or
other claimants; AND ALL OTHERS
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
quiet tle on the following real property
In Hendry County, Florida:
LOT 13, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of
the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27,
Township 43 South, Range 31 East,
Hendry County, Florida
LOT 14, BLOCK J: The Southeastl/4 of
the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of the Southeast 1/4, In Section 27,
Township 43 South, Range 31 East,
HendryCounty,Florda
LOT 15, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of
the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of the Southeast 1/4, In Section 27,
Township 43 South, Range 31 East,
Hendry County, orida
LOT 16, BLOCK J: The Southeast 1/4 of
the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27,
Township 43 South, Range 31 East,
HendryCounty, Florida
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of yourwrit-
ten defenses, f any, to it on Alson C.
Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys
for Plintff, whose address Is Post O-
fice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975,
on or before April 23, 2006, and file
the original with the Clerk of this Court
either before service on the plaintiffs
attorney or Immediately thereafter, oth-
erwise a Default wit be entered against
ou for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
Dated on this the 8th day of March,
2006.
BARBARABUTLER
Clerkof CircuitCourt
/S/R. DeLaCruz
Deputy Crk
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IN THE CIRCUIT OFTHE
20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
VICTORIANOVAZQUEZ
andAMARILISVAZQUEZ
Plaintiff
vs. CaseNo.:06-194-CA
JUAN F. MOLINA and NUBIA MOUNA,
his wife and MARIA M. QUINONES and
FERNANDOE.ZAMORANO,
Defendants
NOTICE FACTION
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
Quiet Title on the following property In
Hendry County, Floridda:
Lots 12 and 13, Block 26 of Montura
Ranch Estates First Subdivision ac-
cording to the Plat thereof, recorded In
Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38, and 39 of
the Public Records Hendry County,
Florida.
Has filed against you, and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your wrien
defenses, If any, to it on Elizabeth A.
Merceret, Esq., Plaintiff's attorney,
whose address Is 1800 West 49th
Street, Suite 332, Hialeah, Florida
33012 on or before 30 days from the
date of first publication of this notice
and file the original with the clerk of
this court either before service on
plaintiff's attorney or Immediately
ereafter; otherwise a default w il be
entered against you for the rele de-
manded In the complaint or petition.
Answerdue Apri15, 206.
DATEDonthe 9tdayof March, 2006.
As Clrkof the Court
By/S/R. DeLaCruz
As DeputyClerk
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