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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. Lake Level .n14.47 ~feet S above sea level Index Classifieds ......18-21 Obituaries ..........2 Opinion ........... 4 School . . . .7 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. II 111 II II ll221D 8 16510 00022 12 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 F F~ ~* ~ 500 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 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. MONUMENTS FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1969 MONUMENTS CUSTOM MADE ON PREMISES GRANITE BRONZE MARBLE -PLAQUES SE HABLA ESPANOL .WW.CITYMONUMENTINC.COM E-MAIL: CITYMON@BELLSOUTH.NET VISA "IN DORAL AREA" M/C City Monument CO. 8483 N.W. 64 ST. 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Shingles Flat Roofs Roof Repairs - r. ;-!,W** ,-- o... .... .fa-- -,l lla Special to INI/www.tommymarkham.com Special to INI/www.tommymarkham.com William Conners built the road, now S.R. 70 to access 17,000 Wes Raulerson had a sawmill in Okeechobee in 1915. acres, bought from the State to develop as farms. He called Sawmills all over Florida fed the land boom, providing lum- it the Everglades Agricultural Area. He advertised as far away ber to build homes and towns. as Atlantic City New Jersey for buyers. Environment pressured by development 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. In 1916, the South Florida and uulI Kairoao reacnea rraine 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". A book entitled: "Florida in the Making", published in 1926 OPEN HOUSE A/c/e /owne W7?ecz//y, -7nc. "7/, 1 --'bzoac/.7o. J7o,2:?" Our New Location 330 W, Sugarland Hwy Suite 11&12 OFFICE # 863-983-0075 AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142 oldetownerealty.citymax. com Olde Towne Realty, Inc. Is Offering You A Chance To Stop By Their 1st Open House and See This Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath Home Located At 150 W. Delmonte Ave. Saturday April 8th from 11:30 to 2:30. said, "men of vision and resources are creating wealth for themselves, for the State of Flori- da, for the United States of America, and for the settlers who are pouring in to till the soil which they are preparing for tillage, reaping the rewards of creative vision and courage." 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 lots for $10 down, $10 a month for 10 years, advertising nation- C Since 1929 RoyFal'soes ay FURNITURE Ill A PP A Ar[ T'FIe- r FlnnTAr Delie 6iaaIe 561~96" To e aewlston 83-984w2l& ASwmSFunite Iimmoialee 2394574138cho wide to buyers who again, often 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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Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. 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 Allen. Diesel will enjoy a full day of spa treatment at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital in Belle Glade. Doc Savvy can be reached at (561) 996-5500. If you have any interesting photos of your pet, or just a great story to tell, submit them to me at myoung@newszap.com for a chance to win your pet a day at the spa. 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 nary bladder was nearly the size out your answers weekly in "The of a kidney bean. It is hard to Pet Corner''. S Glad cntyNemrt Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published lby Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspa- per to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the commnu- nity. 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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 images," and even hinted that 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. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. 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For more infor- mation, e-mail CREW headquar- ters @aol.com or phone (863) 983- 4316 or (863) 946-1457., Creating the county we want Florida 's Heartland Rural Eco- nomic Development Initiative, (FHREDI), Glades County, the City of Moore Haven, and Glades Coun- ty School Board, Glades County Economic Development Council, Inc., and community leaders are encouraging residents from 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. 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"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. 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' lo A Free 1-888-200-1703 (863) 983-4600 Thursday, April 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee EDUCATION 7 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 In Comml Mrs. Pell time choosing the winners. Coach Goodwin, PE Teacher at MHES, congratulated all of the classes for doing such an awe- some job. 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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday. April 6, 2006 Brass Continued From Page 1 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 Continued From Page 1 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 IN iiaeyois uonzalez 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 STOP Continued From Page 1 owners. SATOP contacted The Boe- ing Company, Johnson Space Cen- ter, to develop a mathematical model demonstrating the different noise levels as related to changes in the berm design and recommend- ed specific materials to increase the berm's effectiveness. The recom- mendation saved JenningsGP money and alerted them to the need to monitor berm erosion. SATOP does not work on soft- ware. or information technology related challenges. SATOP cannot help fund your project, build a pro- totype or compete with commer- cially available services and / or products. Before contacting SATOP, you are encouraged to look for a solu- tion within the private sector. If this doesn't solve your problem, con- sider whether you believe your problem is ."solvable" by expert 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 of the problems. "See, what happens is this: When we see growth we see things'changing. If you \\ai until alter the \\ave is here. the big wa\ e that's coming see it coming - across the ocean. If you \\ail for that wave to hit, you've waited too long. You put things in place and let the wave come, then it pays tor itself or pays a lot toward paying for itself. "We don't have a good figure on how man\ people come into Glades County every year, nor the number who leave, but we do know that we are growing some- would be an excellent site for lodg- ing for park visitors, and thereby create a source of revenue for oper- ation and maintenance of the park. It could be marketed as a prime engineers within 40 hours. If so, simply go to their website at www.SpaceTechSolutions.com and enter a Request for Technical Assistance (RTA) using the one- page online form. Once submitted, an engineer, from the SATOP staff, will personal- ly call you to discuss your request. The engineer will then work to match your request with a techni- cal expert in the U.S: Space Pro- gram who will provide upAto 40 hours of free assistance. This not a solicitation to sell any projects or services. SATOP is a completely free service that is fund- ed by NASA and there are no charges whatsoever associated with accessing the program. 'For more information on the SATOP program, or to discuss tech- nological challenges your business might be facing, please contact the Glades County Economic Develop- ment Council at (863) 946-0300, or e-mail twhirls@ gladescountyedc. com. what, a little bit. But I see that it's going to grow a lot more. And the truth is, it's already happening and we can't do anything to stop it. "Recently a fellow sold a little bit of land in Glades County for in the millions, and he went to a state north of us and I know exactly where he went to and he went up there and he took the money that he got here and he bought everything up there the equiva- lent of what he had here, and he put his millions in the bank. It hap- pens. People are coming here all the time looking for opportunities to invest in Glades County." The fifth in this series with Glades County's new county man- ager, Wendell Taylor, \will explore the topic of dealing with growth next week bird watching venue. The park also needs an education center/gift shop, where educational programs could be held. But again, it all comes down to funding." 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X -- I 10% OFF: I Breakfast, I Lunch or "I Dinner A, mus Present Crupoirn Nor valI d it u ivhr ,?tr Eker \p 4 3 .16 I * Now Hiring Teachers and Staff Clewiston Christian School expresses THANKS to all of the individuals and businesses who have contributed monetary and tangible gifts to our effort. To find out how you can be a part of the vision for CCS contact us at (863) 983-5388 or at development@clewistonchristian.org Plan NOW to attend the first annual CCS auction/dinner on May 6th. For more information visit www. clewistonchristian. org l, X'f IA ~~ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 6, 2006 t I SPORTS 11 Thrsay Api ,20 evn h omniissuho aeOeco 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. 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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. gar to be crowned April 8 ,, I A M' ., Ashely Smith Brianna Weeks si .iPI - Kimberly Kristen Victory Clark Brittani McNeal Brittany Yates - Krystal Marilyn Walker Garcia Devin Kayla Sutton Spears Emily sutton 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. 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BEDROOM DINING ROOM SUITES SUITES LIVINGROOM ODDS, SUITES 9 ENDS .. , Thursday, April 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 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 LISDA FSA PSD Attention: Chris Kyer 1400 Independence Ave.. S.\ Slop 0512- Room 4089 \\Vshington. D.C 202516I05l12 Contact Chris K~er b\ phone at (202.) -P72 0 : or by i -rnail : i chris.lbker'(-\vdc usda got lor addi- tional informauonr. M ore inor ma-., lion about iSDA disaster piu- gramns, go to: http: disastei.isa. usda.go\c Have you seen me! Tuff Threlkeld, a pit mix, neutered male has been missing 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 regarding the whereabouts of Tuff. 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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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 3 cups sugar I vanillabean Florida orange juice or limejuice to taste Pour the blueberries into a saucepan and crush them with a wooden spoon until most of the skins are broken. Add 1 clip of water and strips of lemon peel and bring to a simmer. Turn heat down to lo\\ and cook the berries for 5 minutes until just under a simmer. 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MOBILE HOMES: * REDUCED TO $850,000 Mini ranch in Alva. This 3BD/2BA mobile home sits on 10+/- acres and includes barns, ponds & much more! * $475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an 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 863 675-1973 Ifyou are thinking of buying or selling, give us a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol I FATuRRnen 1HanMOM * 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. I-= Iwoes M SGenuine 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 a lfrl l, p 'l. ,I l. 'h, LJq',: ll' : II'-. l,:- .,c' $'19.900. tL ...,n : I.: --, 11 1 11. ,-, ,.,II i ,11 L .. If, L Ir ..,- r IJH. ,, I,:i ... 31 1._ 1,. 1, 3li I ll jrn.J j h,,,,r ,J,:, r ,..: I, iil) 2. 9,900 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 a *nre s- i Ra EiU Boe ac:SndaAexnc* ica cl Dvs Tannr, Rxan Ciner s, ei eson MaoDigltfaftdTiivOnn * $500,000 ;.80i l i m b.il h-,,,,.: h r, rT.lj.' ..hi.h f,: .. ,,'r wjrr:. : ,- 3 rul'., j il i 1 ] arnJ i,:l i,:.perri I jl, l:n.: 1 .C i -iht J nrJ ,rpond * $19".900 ilb.' .BA 1',c .:.u u'|-.id.J.:,J ,Tiiu i'.u '.lu d h-, n,: in L ir-l, 1l11 i h."o k iuiciu i f-Il |1.0i. phj inA d l ,:r,'.r. it r:'lh ii_. i l1 1IhC h c ii'd I,,aog b,,-rf, * $139,400 to $151,900 There are (4) available 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 Rew Horizons Real Estate Corp. 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. ii l .lil__ ... . i _l::OBIL.E H1-,-MIES. Plt: ara~ * 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 .:I-j.-i -ill .:f, .4 he ilh * PRICE REDUCED $900,000 '-+ -I,,l r,, 1aid ,.j-:e .J|l'.rc.5'i, t j ...t r",l>'-r[i .- iii u ,: f d'.jv,-d [',,'JJ k,.,:1 $* 850,000 *ii-. ],:"r,' ti b i,- j ulIll, :..luilv..J ,ilh .l .f' :' iii'. J ,. t.hl'., i- fimJ,l- i t 'i.l ,. l : * $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! t -l: c I. I L Bci.. d, J :. n I, i ,-i -'1 S$349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in i.'...-.r,: H jr:.ri ',.,pr:rr\ I' Jiu : il ',.u' J ,..f r .".ii.: 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. -m..w.. .- - a. U- 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. Call aure o r Melissa at 863-98-9148 863-946-0511I~ or 561-996-4404;-~(;- r~crC:IIIY p~iB~~i~' i~ L'~ '5j5 a~.~ Lisa Associltc J,.wnlcS M Ros M NVNNV.SCOUtl : .s 5.14it/lovest Frrio Rc.%It Crontr. Im.c ('auker aad gir lm lwam (hraemte rltmras rp 4b ---. p-m * el * a - * Se a. 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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. Newszap a Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! 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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. iwww.seminoletribe.com I I & -------"--------d 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 READING A NEWSPAPER.., leads you to the best products and senikes. 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. 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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. Time to clean out the attic, basement and/or garage? Advertise your yard sale In the classl- fleds and make your clean un a breeze! Empoyen Ful im 00 FuR Ime 2 ifS H. ENDRY REGIONAL n MEDICAL CENTER I. 4*, A Laid. P r r lnr,., A 'a -, LPNIorII B(r,PLPerdaden FL LPN Lic. & IV Certi. Willing towork flexible schedule. Suppan & Full Time. REGISTERED NURSE ft I mil, i .r'-%p 1,,u min, radr Ra~okogc Taholopsl/Marn-Vaptier ,aRRT ,,i ci A ia ft bcwrws I- ,aui aikh tS MQ sra sulk &1 -T,,1girPh k QA [r4cafllrar Full Darr. CrRadiolx Tech 18.30 a.m. 5 p.m.m 10-30 am. to 7 pml ANP.-i iq wi, 3 ,,.'I,d F1 Lir I mru tap pfef k1-:1 f.. u.n. Cuul :.. 4,I~.11;AM idrped.iM& I)pr~iflonra;i. C13dCt elrhncol Lfnd-%olrn Pa dim- Housekeeper MU! toc i I eli, l C.:.,.CUI i himi 6 exp L.wo l .l I-lC ho'cin & mmouwIj ae aLim rey ,.u,,refl- Full rtifepa dtm-Food Servce Aide hku a.,T,&S,3 Jc W 1 Pan Ujoe- Floor Tech I j .p f, .ra ,of,,c- i,,j ,rednwe ru5].Ihr$ ICg. Cnn, pkor Full Time/Per Diem C.NA Na'r he .'-Adlid it PC i 'i ufclb i, L7,-u~i fice ilvillja sr~ E17E Pica' .5 ra'rI'.51 ~ ,yha, .~u, 1 ~I Empoyen -Meia 110 Empoyen -Medca Licensed Practical 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 iriip.l', iII,'ii' _: ,u l C ialrr 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 ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 Ma- chines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033. CALL US: We will not be undersold! Learn to buy Foreclosures, 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. $15,000 req'd for Inventory, Protected Territory & TV Ex- posure. YOU CAN'T LOSE!! (888)216-5831. Receive checks oi 'i.32120 - 1.!l4001 per mcornin ii a3s nie as 60-90 days lotr u0-40 yCjiS Irum a i40t. inveslmeril in Oil & Gas. (888)722-5790. Services Babysitting -105 Child Care Needed410 Child Care Offered415 Instruction 420 Services Offered425 Insurance 430 Medical Services435 Is Stress Ruining Your Rela- tionships? Buy and Read DIANETICS by L. Ron Hub- bard Call (813)872-0722 or send $8.00 to Dianetics, 3102 N. Habana Ave., Tam- pa FL 33607. DO YOU NEED.....? * Land Clearing * Bush Hogging * Dirt Hauling * House Pads Hendry & Lee County" Call Dave #239-633-3649 Pi READING A NEWSPAPER... makes you a more infonred and Interesting person. 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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 Do-It-Yourself Ideas Curio Cabinet 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 Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders) To order, circle item(s), Please be sure to clip & send w/ check to: include your name, U-Bild Features address and the name of 15241 Stagg St. this newspaper. Allow Van Nuys, CA 91405 1-2 weeks for delivery. Or call (800) 82-U-BILD u-bild.com Money Back Guarantee COCA-COLA CQmforter set, 1dbl comforter, flat & fitted sheets, pillow, cases, shams &. 1 dbl bed skrt $50 (863)675-3659 EARN DEGREE online from 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 rrmmrrm- -1 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 Ivw m. I 0^lg-S Hvg'. .N Jeffr 2avis tc teY r LJC. PE"L ESTATE BROKER S= w. (853)9391-6663 .(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 W AL FWTT, THRU 2 :edroom, 2 bath with Intracoas-al k i.-, ... ' ........ ;*. ] \ 5fl isO- 1 ff... ., .. ., " 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 ,,j/.^w. Lted/ ;n Crtoni,. ttMo 5nn AfiEMTIOI'l BtiTtuStEI Dauble lr vo Deep Water actils Ti5aetd heoe- 12's l5Te'SsIabtd 04'.dSleated I I:,4 863-98r w rn Broke .- -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 O /,eT~oa,, ;7, X 330 W Sugarland Hwy Suite 11&12 OFFICE # 863-983-0075 AFTER HRS # 863-228-1142 oldetownerealty. citymax. corn Sales Associate License EL SANDELLI 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. $575,000.00 100 --tm r me .c s s S W 1 839 8- 9. S C t r l z l y c - __ I I [Houses Sal I oues- al I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Huse al I oues- al I Huse -Sal 105 I Houses Sale rsrnmsI GE T Thursday, April 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Rentals ~Apafl l 9805 qs :Cando Twnihouses Rent920 1fai Property; I. spt 925, -NRose KI 930 Rent-Rnt 945 -l6mgd S R 9350 - theltort95ipe5y .o 955; :^ .:. 960>.1 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 jnagel932,aol.com -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 I ad ae l 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 trees. (800)241-8684 X3207 Diane @ Exit Realty Neigh- bors PORT LaBelle: Unit 4,4/2, Newly renovated, near schis., Priced to sell @ $175,000. Call owner: 863-673-5071. |lJII!i.lll lIIM lll MOORE HAVEN 33471 TOP LOCATION Will Divide City block next to court- nouse. government center. high school. 500 teeth on US #27. Ideal for Bank, Fast Food, Law. Medical, Retail, Realtor, Insurance, etc. Call owner- Pat HUNT ELK, Red Stag, White- tail, Buffalo, Wild Boar. Our season: now-3/31/06. 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'Waerfon Prpet 10801 Recreation -I 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 iIIII 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 READING A NEWSPAPER MAKES YOU A MORE INFORMED AND INTERESTING PERSON. 0 o wonder ewipeper adern ore more popuiaor 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 W tII U, p (A 0P 's 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 124863 CGS 4W6/0 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 117386 CGS 3/1 916 30.4/6J13 20 27106 REQUESTFORBIDS-06-004 HORIZONTAL SUBMERGED PUMPING EQUIPMENT (AXIAL FLOW PUMPS) .i The Procuremiem Oepartmnem of me Sou m Ronoa Waier Mjaigmeem Disr1nc *.ii 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 pUm=p manutacnirea to fh in easing warer coimel mrwcture s otciaoon rdO u- mrrdt i be available Apl 6. 2006 in me SFWMD Procurement Ofice, al Ine above aaraess, by downloading a free copy Irom Ire DOslnci s w sile al ww s omio gov or br calng 561-682-6459 inrestel coaders may also cal tde 24 hour BID HOFUNE. 800-472-5290 Trne public i inmrled to a3leno e RFB opening 125664 CGS 4606 ..... J "' I __ ~ I 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 122029 CGS /23,30;4/6,13/06 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. 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