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GLADES COUNTY ,*.- ... .-.~ . F'O i.OY iiv...- ._-' AF Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, April 13,2006 Volume 79, Number 43 At a Glance SLions Club meeting The Moore Haven Lions Club will hold its next meeting on : Tuesday, April 11 at the Ameri- can Legion Hall. The dinner Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. SThe programwill be in charge of two of the newest members: Jef- Sfrey Davis, Realtor, and Leo Mar- tinez, Mortgage Broker. Community Sunrise service The Moore Haven Commu- nity Sunrise Service will be held April 16, Easter Sunday morn- ing 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. Landscaping design Introduction to landscaping design on Tuesday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Doyle Conner Building - Moore Haven. Please call the extension office to reserve your seat at (863) 946-02-14. CREW needs volunteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workiorce CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist residents with repairs and con- tinued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, drywall installers and other trades skills are need- ed as well as anyone willing to lend a hand! For more iriforma- tion, e-mail CREWheadquar- ters@aol.com or phone (863) 0983-4316 or (863) 946-1457. Main Street membership drive The Main. Street Moore Haven membership drive con- tinues through the month of March. Funding will be used to. match grants for facade improvements, signage and street-scalping projects, and promotion of the city as the revi- talization effort moves forward. Founding memberships for Main Street Moore Haven are $3,000. Partners, $1500, sup- porting members, $500; Build- ing members, small businesses and organizations, $50 and indi- vidual/friend memberships, $25. As a new 501c3, member- ships and donations to the pro- gram will be tax deductible. For , more information on Main. SStreet Moore Haven, e-mail Stwhirls@gladescountyedc.com or phone (863) 946-0300. Shelter operation A Shelter Operations Train- ing schedule.has been set for April 29, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The training will be given by ARC and is intended for those who have worked or would like to work in a shelter. The training is available for anyone who wants it. If anyone is interested, or would like additional infor- mation, they can contact Erica, at (863) 946-6020. Lake Level 14.18 feet above sea level Index Classifieds ..... .19-23 Obituaries ..........2 Opinion........... .4 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. neuszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. IIIIII IIl 8 16510 00022 1 Summer brings more fees By Ideybis Gonzalez MOORE HAVEN In a recent interview with Glades County Manager Wendell Taylor, the topic of impact fees was dis- cussed once again.. This is a continuation of that subject relating to how funds from the impact fees can be used by the county. Impact fees are recognized as one time fees charged on a development to offset the costs of bringing public services such as roads, utilities, parks and schools to service the particular development. Mr. Taylor said, "I want to get the word out about impact fees, which are effective July 1, 2006, and that's right around the cor- ner." It is very crucial for the com- munity to be educated about.the impact fees and where the money would go that would benefit our community, accord- ing to the county manager. According to a summary of recommendations prepared by Dr. James C. Nicholas, PhD who: says, all funds collected from impact fees shall be used for the purpose of capital improve- ments to and expansion in Glades County, and any munici- pality within Glades County and the state ofFlorida. I was also mentioned that a building permit expires without commencement of construc- tion, then the fee payer shall be entitled to a refund, without interest, of the impact fee paid as a condition for its issuance except that the county shall retain five percent of the fee to offset a portion of the cost ofcol-. lection and refund. The fee payer must submit an application for such a refund within 30 days of the expiration of the permit. County Manager Wendell Taylor advises the community and new buyers to take advan- tage of time, and if you are think- ing of building in Glades County, now is the time to do it, before the impact fee's effective date of July 1. "Remember the impact fees are for new construction. If you are already here you don't pay impact fees. If you have or buy a vacant lot and choose to take the vacant lot and build a new house or business, then impact fees apply," said Mr. Taylor. Glades County Democrats on the move Editor's note: The Glades County Democrat also encour- ages county republicans to share their information. MOORE HAVEN The newly formed Democratic Executive Committee of Glades County is gearing up for this election season. With the help of State Senator Dave Aron- berg, chairman of the Florida Mainstream Democrats, a reor- ganization meeting was held in October 2005. Ellen Hawk Geake, elected chairperson at the meeting, predicts a new Democratic movement in Glades County. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Davis has appointed Mary Giddens of Moore Haven to spearhead his "We need to organize and get people out to vote for the September 5. 2006 primary and the November 7, 2006 general election." Ellen Hawk Geake, chairperson Glades County Campaign. "We have two excellent Democratic candidates for Governor in Jim Davis and Rod Smith, and I know Mary will do a great job for Congressman Davis," says Ms. Geake. See Dems Page 9 Corps debuts the Everglades plan at PBCC By Jose Jesus Zaragoza BELLE GLADE At $10 billion, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Pro- ject is the largest environmen- tal rehabilitation project in the world today. With those bil- lions pledged toward restor- ing the natural water resources in the Everglades, the project also symbolizes the promise of jobs and money that the local commu- nities can potentially tap into. The problem is that some people today, including many residents in the area, don't completely understand the project, its purpose, or what potential benefit the average person can expect to see from the 30-year plan. In an effort to change that locally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debuted the Ever- See Kiosk Page 9 MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Health Depart- ment sponsored the annual Glades County Step Up Florida Bridge Walk last week in an effort to further promote better health within the county.. The bridge leading into Moore Haven was crawling with Glades County citizens ranging from educators, to students, to law enforcement, to health offi- cials, to the overall citizenry of Glades County. The Step Up Florida program is designed to promote health lifestyles, an ongoing focus withinn the county as the Glades County Health Department continues its focus on improving the quality of life for Glades County's residents. Ms. Skyler Burke wins top award BRIGHTON It was Skyler Burke's first year in 4-H and she walked away with the award of Grand Champion Steer at the 20th Annual Seminole 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Sale, which took place March 23 and 24, at Brighton Seminole Reservation. "It was very hard work for. her," said Skyler's mother, Con- nie Haught. "She worked with her steer everyday. The show and sale was stressful, so much to do, but it turned out to be one of the best things that has hap- pened to her so far. She was very excited and we never expected it." Skyler showed her 1,190- pound Angus cross she named "Trixter" and it was an excep- tional animal that even the judge, Brian Dreyden said he would buy. The judge told the audience during the show that Trixter had a lot of muscle mass and was really filled out a very "finished" steer. Nine-year-old Skyler is in the 4th Grade at Moore Haven Ele- mentary School where the perky youngster is on the honor roll and excels in her citizenship. Skyler raised the most money at the school for the Renaissance Reading Program, in which half the money went to Katrina vic- tirs and the other half to the school. "Everyday after school, after my homework, I had to lead Trixter around about 30 minutes a day," said Skyler. "I had to feed him. We spent a lot of money on feed. I really love my steer. You can go right up to him and pet him." Part of her win may be due See Champion Page 9 .- :-* ',:.;". ,o ,*.. '-:' ,* ** .: "" 1-' 7 ?-1' ". ^- Submitted to INI/Teresa R. Hammll Moore Haven Elementary student Skyler Burke shows off her Grand Champion Steer at the 20th annual Seminole 4-H Youth Show. This was Burke's first ever showing in a 4-H event and she is accompanied by Jewell Buck, the 2006 Miss Brighton Seminole Princess. 50( Sweating it out: Walking for health INI/BIII Fabian The Glades County Health Department, Moore Haven Elementary students, and mem- bers of the community participated in the second annual Bridge Walk as part of the "Step Up Florida" program, designed to promote healthy lifestyles. Health workers walk the bridge. The health department provided refreshments, and the Glades County Sheriff's Office monitored nearby traffic and provided security for the event. Gladels County'Step UpiFlorda M5 liI~1 Serving he ommuitis suth f Lke keehobe Thrsdy, Aril13,200 Obituaries Carol Bernice Merritt Carey Carol Bernice Merritt Carey, age 50, of Lehigh Acres, passed away April 6, 2006 in Cape Coral. She was born Oct. 23, 1955 in Hialeah. Survivors include her son William Donovan Guynn (Alli- son) of Lehigh Acres; father, Leonard Clayton Pippin; brother, Charles Daniel Merritt of Lehigh Acres; sisters, Andra Merritt Davi- son of Lehigh Acres, Marda Dean of Lehigh Acres, and Lynn Giom- palo of North Fort Myers. A memorial service took place Monday, April 10, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle with Pastor Bob Moore of Hope Hospice officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway E., Cape Coral, FL 33909. Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Mavis JoAnn Alley Mavis JoAnn Alley, age 53, of Clewiston, passed away March 20, 2006 in Clewiston, Fla. She was born Nov. 10, 1952 in Miami, the daughter of the late Loren Jay and the late Mavis Bell (Jones) Fleming. She was a bookkeeper, employed by Stan- ton Mobile Homes and a "Pageant Mom" with the Miss Hendry County Pageant. Survivors include three daughters, Melissa Gail Alley of Clewiston, FL, Andrea Lynn Hoyer of Angola, IN, Dana Jo Alley of Clewiston, FL and one sister, Judy (Maurice) Langston of Crawfordville, FL; and grand- sons Zackery Ronquillo and Keleb Jay Hoyer. Funeral services were held Friday March 24, 2006 at 8 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 438 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston, with .Reverend Maurice Langston officiating. Arrange- ments by Akin-Davis Funeral Home Clewiston. Albert Grillo Albert Grillo, age 73, of Okee- chobee died April 9, 2006 at his home. Mr. Grillo was born Jan. 10, 1933 in Williamstown, New Jersey to Frank and Elvira Grillo. Mr. Grillo was a mechanic hav- ing come to Okeechobee from Stuart in 1996. He was a mem- ber of the Oakview Baptist Church. Mr. Grillo proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Grillo of Okeechobee; children, Debbie Reitano of Port St. Lucie, Terri Cross of LaBelle, Cathy Schmiedel of Okee- chobee, Tony Grillo of Okee- chobee, and Lonnie Gore of Brighton, FL; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and sisters, Emma Gorgo of New- field, NJ and AnnaDeSome. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Oakview Baptist Church with funeral services following at 7 p.m. Pastor John Keith will offi- ciate. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory. Oscar "O.D." Dewey Martin Oscar "O.D." Dewey Martin, age 79, of Pahokee passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Wellington Regional Medical Center. He was born in Florala, ALA to the late Oscar Weddings Houston and Celeste Florence Ming Martin. O.D. resided in Palm Beach County for 52 years. O.D. was a U.S. Navy Veteran - he was retired from the con- struction business as a dragline operator in 1989. O.D. is survived by his loving wife, Vera "Montine" Martin of Pahokee; children, Alana Hen- derson, of Ft. Mill, S.C., Tanya Wills, of Pahokee, Dewey Tracy Martin, of Okeechobee, FL, Reed Timothy Martin, of Canton, N.C.; grandchildren, Amanda Mounce, Adam Henderson, Amanda Weaver, Danielle Mar- tin, Crystal Martin, Tray Martin, Nina Wills, Reed Martin, Amber Martin, and Anna Martin, one great- grandchild, Blaze Meras. Surviving siblings are, Ray- mond G. Martin, of Waynesville, N.C., Doris E. Griffin, of West Palm Beach, FL; Verna Graf, of Oklahoma City, OK, Josephine Snipes, of Stuart, FL, Dolores Miller, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Patsy Apicella, ofr'est Palm Beach, FL. Graveside Services were held Wednesday at Port Mayaca Cemetery with Pastor Gary Folds officiating. All arrangements by Glades Funeral Chapel--Belle Glade. Classified Ads The combined listings from Independent's 14 newspapers, distributed to 256,000 homes, Community Links. Indiuduol VOIces .4I CONSTRUCTION CORP. SERGIO RUBIO 445 E. SUGARLAND HWY. CLEWISTON, FL 33440 PHONE: 863-228-1174 FAx: 863-983-1112 STAB CERTIFIED CBNERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE # CGC1508763 M 4O>NUMENTS_ FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1969 MONUMENTS CUSTOM MADE ON PREMISES GRANITE BRONZE MARBLE -PLAQUES SE HABLA ESPANOL WWW.CITYMONUMENTINC.COM EMAIL: CITYMON@BELLSOUTH.NET VISA "IN DORAL AREA" M/C city Monument co. 8483 N.W. 64 ST. PHONE 305-594-4628 MIAMI, FL. 33166 FAX 305-594-8944 .1 tiMemorial Tribute Remember a loved one h""o has departed with a special Memorial Tribute in this newspaper. -'.. Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.com/memorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. Jesus is Alive....Shout Hosanna!!! Emmanuel and Tawanna Jones. Walker Jones Emmanuel Levon Jones unit- ed in holy matrimony with Tawanna Lashawn Walker on Monday, Feb. 6, 2006. The groom is, a 1994 graduate, of Glades Central High School and ihe is currently employed as an Asst. Produce Manager at Winn Dixie in Belle Glade. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Glades Cen- tral High School and she is cur- rently employed as a Life and Health Instructor with Boys and Girls Club of America. The loving twosome has two beautiful daughters, Emiya Shantenna Jones and Ty'Onna Nakiis Jones. The happy newlyweds have now become one. Mr. And Mrs. Jones plan to celebrate their marriage on their first anniversary. Burrs - Brantley Eric L. Brantley pledged his eternal love to Lahandra C. Burrs during an outdoors paradise set- ting ceremony over looking the Submitted to INI/Tawanna Walker beautiful intercostals in Ft. Laud- erdale, FL at the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The bride is a graduate of Florida Met- ropolitan University and The Insti- tute of Cosmetology and Barber- ing. She iS'ihe Administrative, Manger foi Houston Realty and Investment, Co. the groom is a graduate of DeVry University. He is also an Internet Advertising Consultant for Auto Trader.com. Mr. And Mrs. Eric Brantley would 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 every- one who worked so hard in mak- ing this day such a wonderful day. The loving twosome has made their home in Plantation, Florida. If you would like to share in the newlyweds journey into holy, matrimony, please visit their wed- ding Web site May I at www.lad- handraanderic.com. There will be updated pictures and video clips of their wedding ceremony. Submitted to INI Lahandra C. Burrs and Eric L. Brantley. Submitted to INI Billy Self and Ashley Hughes. Self Hughes Bill and Cecilia Self would like to announce the marriage of their son, Billy, to Ashley Hughes, daughter of Douglas and Melissa Hughes of Georgia. 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King .... 399.991 Ret Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee TO THE RESIDENTS OF GLADES COUNTY SAY "NO! TO A LANDFILL in MOORE HAVEN We are writing this letter to inform all residents as well as non residents who have a vested interest in Moore Haven of a project the City Council is working on. The City of Moore Haven council is in negotiations with Republic Services a Solid Waste company in putting in a LANDFILL in the City of Moore Haven. They are at the stage of acquiring the land (Duda Farm property), annexing the land into the City and establishing a DUMP in your community. There are many articles on the internet about this company and how they have destroyed other communities. PLEASE GET INVOLVED!!!! Whether it be Republic or another firm do you want a Garbage dump inyour back yard? Methane gas which landfills produce is a silent killer! Methane gas will be generated for years after the landfill has reached capacity. All in your back yard. That is just one issue- not factoring in truck traffic, illegal things being dumped into the landfill, WATER CONTAMINATION, and a beautiful community being known as the regional dumping ground, The City Council seems:to think it's a great idea because the city has been promised they will receive millions from Republic for letting them put a Dump in your back yard. No one has factored in what cities have spent suing Republic for multiple violations. Again search the internet. Though the millions promised might be a short term fix forth City, There are better ways to increase revenues without destroying this quaint town and beautiful County. i-, Garbage trucks from neighboring counties and cities w.il use this DUMP Highway 78 and 27 will have more accidents because of truck traffic, Republic also contacted Glades County with the same proposal and the County rejected their offer, so the only way for Republic Waste to put a dump in this area is to have it annexed into the city. The City Council will meet and a small group of men will make a major deci- sion for our community by advertising it in the local paper a few times (maybe) in hopes the community doesn't respond so they can approve it. They will be long gone after their decision and your children will have to deal with the problems that could occur or the embarrassment that their community is the dumping grounds for all the other communities, as you can tell we are against the LANDFILL. This ad is in no way sponsored by the Glades County Democrat and we would like to apologize to Mr. Young for any confusion. The purpose of the mass mailing was to let the City Council who will do what ever they want unless YOU act and the Glade County Democrat know your feelings, we felt the Glades County Democrat would keep the council in check with what its citizens really want and demand. Remember the Councilmen are elected officials and unless a very strong appeal is made against he landfill YOU'RE GETTING A REGIONAL LANDFILL regard- less of lake contamination, soil contamination, esthetics, and the countless other problems it will bring. Voice your opposition by calling CITY HALL AT 863-946- 0711 or your County Commissioner Russell Echols at 863-946-6000. Write the editors of this newspaper, contact all your elected officials SPEAK UP AND BE HEARD. Sincerely, Gail Brown on behalf of concerned citizens against a Moore Haven Landfill 4 OPINION Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Speak Out Have an opinion or a question about a public issue? Post it anytime at the MooreHaven/Glades issues forum at httpV/www.newszapfo- rums.com/forum57. It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: * Belle Glade/South Bay issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum51 * Clewiston issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum52 * Hendry County issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum54 * Moore Haven/Glades issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum57 *Okeechobee city/county issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum58 * Pahokee issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum59 Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community forums and links." Life and death and life beyond death! By The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph.D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston My sister-in-law was working in the kitchen and asked my brother to help her. She called, got angry, told him she was going to throw the dinner down the sink if he didn't come out to help and finally went into the living room to find him and give him a piece of her mind. What she found was a 30-year old healthy, active young husband passed out on the floor. That was the beginning of a 17-year odyssey that began with a trip to a local emergency room, tests, the advice that they should "live it up" because he had six months to live. Family intervention and the belief that "we can do better than that" led to more doctors, more tests, surgery and 17 years more life instead of six months. The first death sentence was not the end - it was a prelude to the belief that there was something beyond it-and therewas! I have visited and prayed with many patients over the years of my ministry, dead in many ways, then resurrected one day when life returns and the prayers and hopes of families are rewarded - there really was a new life that fol- lowed. The Easter story is about a group of followers on Calvary who see a death sentence carried out, expect the end and why not! Jesus did what he came to do, but He died, after all, and He was buried! Then came a new life, discovered "by accident" because two women wish to pay respect at his tomb. But the tomb is empty and the world is changed. The Easter message is, "death is not the end!" and life continues. It takes, faith, but we can see it around us in small ways every day. Life is in the rebirth of spring- time, the renewal of relationships with'loved ones, the healing of someone lost, the addition to a family, the person who has led to wasted life and finally "gets the message", the finding of some- thing or someone lost, the release of a captive or the freedom of someone imprisoned the East- er story is all around us. There is a certain ironic, wry twist that goes with the Easter story that I love you. You may recall that Satan tempts Eve in the Garden and tells her, "You will not surely die for God knows that when you eat of it (the apple) your eyes will be opened. (Gene- sis 3:4)." In fact, in site of Eve's suc- cumbing; God heals, God restores - and Eve and the rest of us do not die, but we live. We live, not because of what evil brings us but because what Eve, aid what all of us hope for, comes in spite of the best efforts of evil. It comes because it is God's will and because the Lord promised it, and because the knowledge of faith that we receive through the Easter story. Through all of the scared,sto- ries is the story of life and the life to come the real knowledge* arid gift come from God. The devil tempts Eve to share in what God will give freely to live and to know the victory is won, the life is given. The Bible ends with the book telling us to listen to what the spir- it says to the churches, "to him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the Tree of life, which is in the paradise of God (Revelation 2:7)" Easter is when the Lord gave us that right and we take time out to remember and give thanks for so great a gift. Those who have gone before us follow in the Lord's footsteps their tombs are empty and they no longer live in them. Instead, they live with God because he came, died and lived again. When Lazarus died, Jesus told his sister Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life (JohnI11: 25)" and we now see just all of what that means "resurrection" that death is not the end because Jesus has been raised, and "life" because that is his gift to us life goes on beyond this life and is ours in eternity. Alleluia the Lord is risen he has risen indeed! All of us have a donkey we must ride Submitted Photo/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The areas of the dike around Lake Okeechobee, which were eroded by the winds and waves of Hurricane Wilma in Octo- ber 2005 have been repaired with new lime rock fill and a rock berm to prevent further damage until a permanent solu- tion is put in place. By Pastor John Hicks First Lnited Methodist Church Once again, we are coming up to Easter: Once again, we are coming up to tax time. Once again Easter and taxes fall on the same- week. Once again I find myself thinking about our Easter services, our .annual butterfly release following those services, and all of the other special Holy Week activities while dealing with the nagging weight that I need to get our taxes done. Once again, I find it ironic that as I sit at my computer outlining Easter messages and letters \with my Bible opened to the passage proclaiming, "He is not here, He is risen", that I have next to them my tax records for 2005 proclaiming, "Here I am, send me!" With apologies to the IRS, one seems very heavenly and the other very earthly. One minute I'm at Cal- vary, the next I'm at my check- book. The time I spend on one seems worshipful, the other worldly. One reminds how God paid it all, and the other reminds, that I have a lot to pay. In all of this, I try to keep in mind the words of Christ to render to: Cae- sar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's. .. But, once again, as I read the Palm Sunda\' Scriptures, I find my thoughts toward the guy who. gave the donkey for Jesus to ride into Jerusalem on that first Palm. Sunday. We don't know his name or what he looks like. We only know that Jesus told His disciples that, "If anyone asks you why you are taking the donkeys, say that the Master has need of them, and he will send them at once." Matthew 21:3 Did this guy just give his ani- mals to someone in need, or did he know itwas Jesus who needed the donkey? Did he worry about getting the donkey back? I won- der about these things because sometimes it's hard for me to give as freely as I might. There are times I like to keep my animals to myself for my own use. Some- times I get the impression that God wants me to give Him some- thing and sometimes I don't give it because I'm not sure or it's not convenient or I'm worried about the security of getting back what I am giving. Sometimes I feel like I have missed opportunities Some- times I wonder if my little deeds and giving today will really make a difference in the long run. Other: times I hear and obey our Lord, and feel honored that a gift of mine would be used to0 carry. Jesus forward.' The reality is that all of us have a donkey. You and I each have something in our lives, which, if. given back to God, could, like the' donkey, move Jesus and his story further down the road. Maybe you can sing, or hug, or teach a class, or visit a neighbor, or speak a for- eign language. Maybe you can, write a check. Whichever, that's' your donkey. Whichever, it could be that God wants to mount your donkey and enter into another place, another situation, another heart. Herbert Hoover Dike is rehabilitated Significant erosion to the Herbert Hoover Dike was caused by Hurricane Wilma in an area just south of Pahokee. Hurricane Wilma damage to dike repaired By MaryAnn Morris Repairs of the damage to the Herbert Hoover Dike by Hurri- cane Wilma in October 2005 were completed at the begin- ning of December by the Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The (COE), responsible for mainte- nance of the dike, made tempo- rary repairs to the slope of the dike adjacent to the lake across from the airport just south of Pahokee.. Hurricane Wilma's winds caused waves on Lake Okee- chobee such that the 70-year-old dike, with its 1950s asphalt stabi- lization, was seriously eroded in an area behind the airport near' Pahokee. The eroded areas were cleaned of debris, the adjacent asphalt was. removed, new crushed lime rock fill material was brought in to reconstruct the dike slope, new sod was placed to cover the areas, and a temporary rock berm was con- structed at the bottom of the slope to help break up any waves from future storm events until a more permanent solution can be put in place. "Currently, we are working on designing that solution with the hope that it can be put in place before the summer," said Jacob Davis, engineer for the COE. "The solution will consist of armor material (riprap, cable- tied concrete blocks, or gabion mattresses) covering the areas that were damaged. It is our intent to eventually provide new armor protection after ripping out all the asphalt as funding permits." By MaryAnn Morris LAKE OKEECHOBEE The U;S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has the responsibility to maintain the Herbert Hoover Dike, which encircles 730-acre Lake Okeechobee. A "rehabilita- tion" of this 70-year-old flood- control structure was begun by the Corps last year. This construc- tion, long in coming has taken' years to obtain the necessary funding and to gain the approval of concerned environmental groups and water managers. "The Dike is designed for a probable maximum flood eleva- tion of 26 feet coupled with a 100- year wind event with winds of 109 miles an hour," said Luis Ruiz, a registered professional engineer and Chief of the COE Geotechni- cal Division. "There has been some leak- age, called 'piping' or 'boils' seen since the 1980s. These areas are repaired as they are observed," said Mr. Ruiz. The Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Project, is the long- term solution. This solution was produced after 19 years of study and permit reviews since piping was first seen in 1984. A "cut-off wall" will be con- structed on the landside of the dike. It will be two feet thick, impervious to seepage of water and visible from the adjacent road (U.S. 441 S). The top of the wall will be at 26 feet above sea level. The wall will extend down through the dike to 10 feet below sea level. This will prevent water from the lake from seeping through the dike. A gravel-filled trench near the existing rim canal at the bottom of the slope of the dike will carry off water from the slope of the dike below the cut-off wall. The work will be done section by section under individual con- tracts to best utilize the funds allo- cated each Federal Budget year. "There are 6,200 feet of wall built on the first section (Reach 1- A)," said Jacob Davis, of the COE. "Reach 1-A extends roughly from Port Myaka to Sand Cut. The design documents for Reaches 1- B and 1-C are about 60 percent complete," continued Mr. Davis. "This is where we look at different solutions and methods and decide what is best for this partic- ular site." Special to INI/ U.S. Army corps of Engineers This location map shows Reach One of the Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation. Work on Reach One is pro- gressing from Reach 1-A start- ing at Port Myaca on the north and will continue through Reach 1-D, which ends near the Torrey Island Bridge. Reaches 1-B and 1-C will extend south from Sand Cut down to Culvert C-10 in Pahokee just north of the Belle Glade Air- port. "We are also working on. the plans and specifications for Reach 1-D," said Mr. Davis. "This will pick up where Reach 1-C leaves off and extend to Culvert C-351 Special to INI/J.E. McAmis The rehabilitation of the 70- year old Herbert Hoover Dikei in March 2006 is proceeding on Reach 1-A south of Port Myaca. Port Myaca is in the' distance at the upper part of' the photo. The contractors, "staging area" for materials and equipment is clearly seen in the lower. near the Torrey Island Bridge." After the plans and specifica-' tions are complete they will be re-' reviewed before public advertis-. ing for bids late this coming.' summer. SQlades oun Demorat Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published by Tndependent Newspapers of Flonda. 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He did, however, treat him with corti- Doc sone and Savvy advised me to play with him more and give him more attention. Butchy is 12 years old and doesn't seem to want to play all that much more. I bought him some new toys, treats, and a dog DVD that is sup- posed to entertain him. Things haven't changed all that much. He still chews, and now has chewed a hole in one toe in par- ticular. Help, rny dog is eating his foot! What do I do? Thanks Doc, Jorge Sanchez in Loxahatchee. A: Dear Jorge, this is some- times a common thing! Three things come to my mind here. The first thing is what your vet had told you. That condition is called a lick granuloma. Licking, which is excessive and causes a wound in the area. It is usually due to boredom or even habit after a while. Secondly, I was thinking about pain! Is Butchy arthritic? Maybe his joints hurt him and that is why he is licking a lot. Talk to your vet about a product called Metacam. Meta- cam is a liquid, once-a-day anti- arthritis product for dogs, and it really works! The third thing I am thinking of is a bit more serious. Sometimes older dogs chew one toe in particular due to cancer. We call this condition "cancer toe." The type of cancer, which this may be is a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. This is a very aggressive cancer, which does spread. One way to diagnose this is to take an X-ray of the affected bone. A classic radiographic sign called a "star burst" pattern on the bone is almost 100-percent diagnostic for this condition. Sometimes a biopsy and histopathology is indicated as well. Jorge, if it is an osteosarco- ma you want to diagnose it ASAP. There are some treatment options and the sooner you move on it, the better Butchy's chances will be. I hope it's not cancer Jorge. Keep me posted and best wishes, Doc Savvy. 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Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com - ------------ Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Former county The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the arrest of Jose Serrano, 51, of LaBelle, Fla. Serrano is charged with official misconduct of a pub- lic official, bribery by a public offi- cial and public assistance fraud. FDLE special agents and mem- bers of FDLE's Fort Myers Phar- maceutical Diversion Response Team (DRT) took Serrano into custody on March 16 after a seven-month investigation. FDLE financial crime investiga- tors received information that Ser- rano was using his authority as a Hendry County Social Services Case Manager to solicit prescrip- tion narcotic pain medications from clients. Investigators say dur- ing a seven-month period in 2004, Serrano falsi- fied applica- tions for clients making them eligible for the Social Services Community Service Block Grant Program and the county funded Emer- Jose agency Assis- Serrano tance Program in return for narcotics such as OxyContin and Xanex. Serrano employee allegedly attempted to bribe pro- gram recipients with additional food vouchers and cash from vari- ous programs that he was respon- sible for administering in exchange for their prescription pills. According to witnesses, he harassed Social Services clients on a daily basis in an attempt to solicit the pills. Many recipients complied, often delivering their prescription drugs to Serrano at his Social Services office located in the Hendry County Court- house. One recipient told investi- gators he feared that if he did not turn over his pain killers to Serra- no that Serrano would cut off his arrested HUD housing and his family would be left homeless. Serrano is believed to have fraudulently issued a total of $2,486.81 in Hendry County Social Services benefits during this seven-month period. All three charges that Serrano faces are felonies. The DRT is a task force made up of state and federal agencies that have authority to investigate criminal misuse of prescribed medications. This can include doctors who illegally prescribe; pharmacists who illegally distrib- ute; and individuals who illegally obtain prescription drugs. Hendry County Sheriff's Office Editor's note: Anyone who is listed in the arrest activity reports are not presumed guilty. Anyone wishing to contact the newspa- per upon final disposition of their case may do so for publication. HCSO brings down another grow house FLAGHOLE Intelligence leads developed by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office has led to the 11th bust of an ille- gal Hendry County grow house since February of 2005. According to Sheriff Ronnnie Lee, a search conducted at approximately 10:20 a.m. on April 10, was made at 320 Kilpatrick Loop in the Flaghole community of Hendry County where investi- gators discovered marijuana plants ranging in size from two to two to three feet tall. The plants were being cultivat- ed with elaborate electronic aided equipment in two rooms of the residence. The seizure of the plants occurred just prior to har- vest. Estimated value of the plants is $45,000-$50,000. The two people arrested both were from Dade County. Yajaira Irizarry, age 53, a Venezuelan citi- zen in the U.S. on a work visa, and Rafael Suarez-Perez, age 30, were transported and booked into the Hendry County Jail. HCSO investigates missing funds LABELLE On April 6, the clerk of Hendry County Court dis- covered that approximately $60,000 was unaccounted for and requested that the Hendry County Sheriff's Office conduct an inves- tigation. Sheriff Ronnie Lee said Lieu- tenant Joe Lee and Investigator William Griffin conducted the investigation and, with the assis- tance of Clerk of Court Barbara Butler, determined the money was taken by an employee. At the conclusion of the investigation, an employee, Angela Banda, age 31, was arrested and charged with the theft. Bond was set at $75,000. Glades County Arrest Report Crist endorsed by Editor's note: Anyone listed in the arrest reports are not pre- sumed guilty. Anyone wishing to contact the newspaper upon final disposition of their case may do so for publication. Bell on an He remain privilege of April 6 Donald mx qro-,.i April 1 Griner on Shuprina Thompson, age 30, of License Pl Orlando, was arrested by Detective was later r Richard Jones on the charges of bond. Fraud, Possession of Marijuana Stephel over 20 grams, and smuggling con- erdale, w, traband into a prison. She was later Jason Grir released on a $45,000 surety bond. for VOP. I Fredi Guzman, 21, of Moore with bond Haven, was arrested by Deputy Jason Griner on the charge of April 7 NVDL. He was later released on a Warren $1,000 surety bond. chobee, w April 2 Wesley Whidden, 41, of LaBelle, was arrested by Deputy Tito Nieves on the charges of Resisting Officer Without Violence, Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams, Burglary (two counts), and Grand Theft (two counts.) He remains in custodywith bond set at $31,000. April 4 Abel Vasquez, 23, of Moore Haven, was arrested by Deputy Leslie Fuce on an active warrant for VOP. He was later released. April 5 Lonnie Buck, 31, of Clewiston, was arrested by Deputy Queenie Police Offi, warrant fo released o0 April 8 active warrant for VOP. ns in custody without bond. Mason, 44, of Palmdale, ;ted by Deputy Jason the charge of Altering ate Validation Sticker. He released on a $500 surety n Lafata, 53, of Ft. Laud- as arrested by Deputy ier on an active warrant He remains in custody set at $2,500. SDixon, 33, of Okee- 'as arrested by Seminole cer Morgan on an active or VOP. He was later n a $1,500 surety bond. Raul Perez, 53, of Delray Beach,, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Burtcher on the charge of DWLS and a Lake County warrant. He was later released on a $150 cash bond. Romaldo Silva, 19, of Immokalee, was arrested by Sgt. Ronnie Baker on the charge of DUI. He was later released on a $750 cash bond. Felix Reyes, 24, of Moore Haven, was arrested by Deputy Robert Davis on the charge of Trespassing. He was later released on a $500 cash bond. Email: sandstravel@adelphia.net STATE OF FLORIDA REGISTRATION #ST36324 jTEMPUR-POICW PRESSURE RELIEVING SWEDISH MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS '~K7i' ~- m - FURNITURE APPLIANCES & BEDDING 117 S. Dearie Duff, Clewiston, group of Sheriffs TALLAHASSEE Twenty-eight Florida Sheriffs endorsed Attorney General Charlie Crist and his cam- paign to be Florida next Governor. The group, representing the vast majority of Florida Republican Sheriffs, as well as one Democrat Sheriff and one independent Sher- iff, made its announcement at a press conference in Tallahassee. In accepting the endorsement, Crist spoke about.the important role that the Sheriffs play in keeping Floridians safe. He said as Gover- nor, he would work shoulder to shoulder with Florida Sheriffs to protect Florida children, seniors and families. Charlie Crist is a true Republican who has been a champion for ensuring that government meets its prinar. obligation to protect life and ensure domestic tranquility, said Pasco County SheriffBob White. Florida sheriffs put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safe- ty of all Floridians and I am honored and humbled by the endorsement of these dedicated law enforcement officers, said Crist. Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats added, Charlie Crist has a proven track record as a principled conservative and has the vision, experience and passion to lead Florida as its next Governor. Time and time again Charlie Crist has displayed the integrity and courage to take on the tough issues and I am confident that he will be a great Governor, said Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott. This endorsement follows the endorsements of several statewide organizations, including the Police Benevolent Association, the Frater- nal Order of Police, the state police Association, the Florida Nurses Association, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and the Irish- American Republicans as well as 36 members of the Florida Legislature. 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Serving the'communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 i 1 , U8l1 '10| V. E .4'.. ...... * /r' i; fI a ".. -.-'A, ."Qt.;-.J ,I ,I/, HI i~L :~LI fr. 2~-' NEW 2006LINCOLN hrNA aIGAsOR SIGN & :DRIVE LEASE i. r- r S ,'-"e JUST ANNOUNCED SM A Tf"CH1 FORDEWILLMATCH i i YOUR DOWNPAYMENT $-irfcrf-r VW g woE 20 FR 5SPORT *JWtBFTRACK 2006 F-150 2006 FOCUS 2006 RANGER . GUARANTEED FINANCING with as little as $2,000 down : ...and sometimes less 7l I N ~' 't, !f w L- f., T 1 m Mt N- - I ~ B~gee~,d ;-, mVaar ~JiJ~5i.WJ -j1,J!JLij .le F~F j Ij dl~j /I r 6;- D1P4 41 jI ' E j-> 0:.' ig - Jj-jJJ I lJIJj rj ;.4.3 F J I -J 1 j Jr 4iN :~.12Z-*s e5~iBni i fees. Soe dealer for &etails. Offers cannot be combined OMGF1070 3Il S I , I : 1 1 'Si,". -J i .'$ ~I MC3 AMY N P F' iir uI A-!I U &- i~j'1I -\.. 9i Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 B I 14, 04 :I/ ~~. ; ..~t ~h~"7.' .. .~~II ~~J~LI~I ,, i , ~JZ1~Jclj J ~~,~J~J~J PW' 6*1 e fi'A! CR~i~i~i~Y~Y~t~ 1 7 PIK PlfY si-.~E.~--..: -,.;i J 1 r LInAJAAI ril~i Ch A im c Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Dems Continued From Page 1 Rod Smith's Glades County campaign coordinator, Clerk of the Courts Joe Flint, has also been Working hard to promote the Sen- ator in Glades County. Glades County democrats up for re-election are County Com- Smissioners Alvin Ward and Rus- Ssell Echols. There will be two city of Moore Haven Commission seats on the ballot. According to Ms. Geake, the party also has excellent candidates for the Flori- da House seat and the United SStates Congressional seat. The general meeting of the Glades County Democratic Exec- utive Committee will be held Thursday, April 27, at the Moore Haven Library. All registered democrats are encouraged to attend. The Glades DEC is looking to fill the positions of precinct committeemenn and committee :women as well as state commit- Mary Giddens with Congressman Jim Davis and his wife, Peggy. :, i.'- with almost 4,000 registered. Submineo to INI Democrats. State Senator Dave Aronberg with Ellen and John Geake at "We need to organize and get the Democratic State Convention in Orlando, December 2005. people out to vote for the Septem- ber 5, 2006 primary and the teeman and state committee- Supervisor of Elections, Holly November 7, 2006 general elec- woman. Whiddon, Glades County has a lit- tion," says Ms. Geake. "We will be According to Glades County tie over 6,200 registered voters concenlraling on phone banking and door to door canvassing to reach out to the voters and encourage them to participate in the electoral process " For more information on the Glades Count' Democratic Exec- utive Committee, please call (863) 983-2922. Kiosk Continued From Page 1 glades Restoration Kiosk at the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach Community College. The kiosk, which is basically a com- puter inside of a large cabinet, takes the user through an ani- mated, vivid trek through the project and, in only a few min- utes, is able to enlighten strangers to the CERP. It is a perfect way, Malissa S. Booth, outreach specialist for the corps of engineers, said, to teach the local communities exactly how the project, "Literal- ly right in your background," will affect the area. Formally dubbed the CERP Information Network Kiosk, the display will be made available to the general public at the site through the summer. Represen- tatives of the governmental agencies working together on the restoration project are hop- ing that the kiosk will be well uti- lized by local residents.. The kiosk has a user-friendly touch screen that lets users navi- gate through an easy menu that details each part of the project. According to the Corps, the machine is designed with all ages in mind, with children as young as six able to use the kiosk. "It's as simple as a bank ATM and has every fact you Would like to know about Ever- glades restoration," said Ellen Underwood of Sunshine Com- munications. :The kiosk's animated dis- plays do a good job of explain- ing the technical jargon behind many of the projects under CERP in an informative yet easy- to-grasp way. The idea behind the kiosk concept, first intro- Community Briefs CREW seeks donations The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce CREWV of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking donations of building materials and supplies, including lumber, nails, dry% all, I':' assist resi- dents with repairs an'd continued clean up elforts in the alterrrath ot Hurricane \\ilrna. Donations, including monetary contributions. are ta.\ dedudible. For more infoi- INI/Jose Zaragoza Officials representing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled the Everglades Restoration Kiosk this week at Palm Beach Community College in Belle Glade. duced in 2004, is to break down the barriers of the complex theo- ries of the project. ,. College.officials welcomed the opportunity to host the kiosk at their location. "It's a lot of fun," Dr. Beverly Robinson, provost of PBCC's Belle Glade campus, said Monday at the kiosk's unveiling while tinkering with the unit. Dr. Robinson urged residents to stop by the kiosk and get informed on the project. The unit is especially wel- Clinical Trials You may be paid $200 in 1 day If you might have any of these conditions, we NEED YOUR HELP for research: Mental retardation Gifted Alzheimer's Seizures Brain Injury We also need healthy people ages 16+, all races Non-invasive testing No medication Get paid while you learn Local office-no travel Call Dr. Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist 800-514-0832 The disability specialist comed in light ol the college, the Workforce Alliance and South Florida Water Managemrent Dis- trict's partnership io train people from the local workforce to work on several of the projects in CERP. The certification process has already attracted a number of residents to the col- lege who are vying for jobs in construction and heavy equip- ment operation. The corps, meanwhile, invites feedback on CERP. "It is every taxpayer's respon- sibility to at least understand the project," said Corps Deputy Commander Andrew Goetz. "If jiuJ don't under istarid that s\s-. tern, you don't know if I'm spending your $10-and-a-half billion wisely." For more information on the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, including questions about job training, call the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers at 1-877-CERP-USA, or visit www.evergladesplan.org. Since 1929 77f Royal's FURNITURE DI APPLIA CES & BEDDI_\ Befle Giale s65-9961 66 The ciewIiton 863i983i4 & i- mru-tm IerONutre I Iunnokalee 239-657-613 okwneaaee T~medw~bwSwaSwina~ w7O"8Min03 malion, e-mail CREW headquar- ters (@aol.com or phone (863) 983- 4316 or (863) 946-1457. Youth Pageant The Washinglon Park Pageant Comrnittee is gelling ready for their 2006 youth pageant, anyone \\'ho is interested in participating in the \outh pageant this year please pick up 'our application form from Pat Brown 18631 946-0694 or Sharon Srnith i 63 946-2806. 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Skyler and her mother want to give special thanks to all the peo- ple who helped the youngster learn how to raise the steer and control it in the ring including Tiger and his wife Lanell of Brighton, and family friend, Shawrn McCormrack. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 ^ - I TIAX~ E" I iAMPTOiN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP We have the expert technicians, factory service information, specialized tools and genuine parts to properly service your Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep vehicle. ---------------Ir~~aur* a,~aat a~ c ~w:~~u~~~r m m:a~-~araarMar~nrari ~a~a r~in *~ .8~a r* ~~Mi~r U*~l~~~ Automatic Transmission Tu.n-u. $79.95 DrainlReplace INCLUDES: Drain fluid/remove filter New Mopar transmission filter Installation of new fluid Necessary adjustments Road-test vehicle Some Jeep vehicles require an extra charge due to special filter Vehicles with special fluids may be higher. Imports may be higher. 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I i is r I I f SCH rYSLEaj EMff9 I ~I ---- ---- _~-----sL_ --~Pr^lL- Thursday, April 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Washing often will help prevent Avian Flu To read more news, visitwww.newszap.com. Editor's note: This information is the third part in a series on Pan- demic Influenza provided by The Hendry and Glades County 'Health Departments. 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 SCounty. SHow can I protect myself from S:-Bird Flu or other forms of flu? SThe main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in the res- Spiratory droplets of coughs and s- neezes. This is called "droplet :spread". This happens when droplets from the cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Germs are also spread when a person touches the respiratory droplets that have been deposited on a desk or other surface and then touch their own eyes, mouth or nose before wash- ing their hands. While there is no vaccination currently available for bird flu, the following simple steps can help prevent any flu and limit the spread of infection. Wash your hands often. Hands should be washed for 15- 20 seconds; about the amount of time it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. Each time you cough or sneeze, cough or sneeze into a tis- sue, throw the tissue away and wash your hands. If you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve. Stay away from people who are sick. Teach your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water and cover their cough. Stay home from work and school if sick. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. *When traveling, avoid places where avian flu is more likely to be transmitted. Family Emergency Health Information Sheet It is important to think about health issues that could arise if an influenza pandemic occurs and how they could affect you and your loved ones. For example, if a Frog Prince auditions now taking place BELLE GLADE Auditions ,will be held for the Missoula Chil- -:dren's Theatre (MCT) production of THE FROG PRINCE on Monday, April 24, from 4-6 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach Community College in Belle -Glade. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:45 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the Cast members will be asked to stay Tfor a rehearsal immediately follow- 'ing the auditions. SAmong the roles to be cast are 'three sisters who also happen 'to be Princesses, two students to play the lonely Frog, Ollie the ,Aspen Tree, bumbling Knights, -kindly Swamp Things, Bert the Alli- gator, fancy Flamingos, helpful Ducks, and the nasty Venus Fly -Traps. All students grades K-5 through 12th grade are encour- :'aged to audition. No advance -preparation is necessary. Assistant 'directors will also be cast to assist -with the technical aspects of the -production.. Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are corm- plete with costumes, scenery,' I;props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will con- duct rehearsals throughout the yveek from 4-8:30 p.m. each day. The Frog Prince will be present- $ed Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. and :7 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural. Arts Center. The Missoula Chil- 'dren's Theatre residency in Belle Glade is presented locally by Palm Beach Community College with 1~R~C c~0bk:4' SuDminea to INI The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, in Belle Glade, will be pre- senting a rendition of The Frog Prince April 24, from 4-6 p.m. support from Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Coun- ty Cultural Council, and the state of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. For more information, call Leigh Woodham or Debbie Bowles at (561) 993-1160. mass vaccination clinic is set up in your community, you may need to provide as much information as you can about your medical history, especially if you have a serious health condition or aller- gy. According to Dr. Fernandez, Medical Director of the Hendry and Glades County Health Depart- ments, "It is also important to stock a three month supply of pre- scription medications." Create a family emergency health plan using this informa- tion. Fill in information for each family member in the space pro- vided. Like much of the planning for a pandemic, this can also help prepare for other emergencies. The most current information on Avian Flu is available at http:!/www.pandemicflu.gov. U.S. Border Patrol will help citrus Florida citrus growers are greatly encouraged by the supportive nature of an alert issued by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Department of Homeland Security yester- day. The alert issued to all sta- tions called for their officers to be on the lookout for parcels and.or other shipments con- taining citrus plant material during passenger baggage inspection, mail facility inspections, etc. This action follows the state of Florida's recent announcement allow- ing the re-planting of citrus in areas formerly quarantined for Citrus Canker. "If anything, this is clear evidence that they recognize the threat posed to the Florida Citrus Industry: stemming from the desire of local citi- zens to replant citrus in resi- dential areas and the possibili- ty of persons smuggling propagative citrus materials from outside the United States to meet this demand," said Pat Gomes, National Coordinator for the Citrus Health Response Plan, USDA, APHIS PPQ. - ATTENTION Landowners, Deelopers Ranchers..and Farmers SCabage P1fils Statewide PAUIs, Inc. 863-675-4844 To save time and money by having the new paper deli ered to your home b\ mail. call Reader Services at 1-877-353-2424 or e-mail readersersrvices -, ne\ szap.com. If you'ree already\ a subscriber and hate ques-- lions or requests about sour home deliver). call Reader Ser\ ices at 1-877-353-2424 or ., ' email readerservices@'ne\\szap.conm. - ~~.0 . '-C -~i .4%' Clewiston News T OLADEF CSOLNTY DEMOCRAT i The Sun 'ttakwe~e- C I" Ll (' C .atlonI Chuck 9g- Katen Ppltamn Ignited Youth Ministry. Every Wednesday 7:15 pm 370 Holiday Isle Blvd 863.983.3181 www.newharvest.net SI OFFICE IS CLOSED 1l DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE We would like our readers and the community to know that we will not be returning to the 626 W Sugarland Highway (US 27) location, and are now seeking an alternate office space in Clewiston more suitable to our needs. We will announce in your paper when we have done so. We will continue to publish your newspaper every Thursday Below is information on how to get in contact with us. 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FFA, Charlotte FFA ,- .. and Clewiston FFA were the Submitted to INI lucky recipients. Clewiston was Center: Allan Campbell, Mike Swindle, Norm Lopresti, and Mark Creel Left and right are FFA the only chapter to receive a members and officers. generator. Kubota authorities donated the RTVs to help the Assistant Superintendent of come the Kubota repfesenta- FFA chapter would like. to schools that were affected by Hendry County Schools,, Mr. tives. The officer team and sever- express a sincere thank you to recent hurricanes and also to Gordon Swaggerty and Director al FFA members joined in the the Kubota Corporation as well help out with work on the land of Workforce Education Mr. Jim excitement of receiving the gra- as Creel Ford and greatly appre- laboratories. Way were also present to wel- cious donation. The Clewiston ciates their generosity.: Mico reports improved second quarter earnings LABELLE --Alico, Inc. (NAS- SDAQ: ALCO), a leading landhold- er and agribusiness company, announced net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2006 of $2.7 million, or $0.36 per share, compared with breakeven results during the same period of the prior year. For the sLx months ended Feb- ruary 28, 2006, net earnings were $3.8 million, or $0.52 per share, compared with $1.0 million, or $0.13 per share, for the six months ended February 28,2005. Operating revenues during the second quarter totaled $21.5 mil- .lion, compared with $19.4 mil- lion for the second quarter of the Prior year; This increase was pri- marily due to increased revenues from citrus operations resulting from revenues earned by the company's newly acquired sub. sidiary, Bowen Brothers Fruit, LLC ("Bowen"). Operating revenues for the six months ended February 28. 2006 were $28.2 million, compared with $27.0 million for the same period of the prior year. Pretax income from opera- Stions was $3.6- million lor- the quarter, compared with a loss of $0.9 million for the same quarter of 2005. The increase was prima- rily due to a favorable change in Estimate of $2.9 million resulting from crop recoveries previously recognized as casualty losses. Addressing the divisional results, Chairman : and Chief Executive Officer John R. Alexan-. dernotedthat: The Citrus division recorded profits of $1.8 million and $2.4 million for the quarter and six months ended February\ 2s, 2006, respectively, compared uith $0.9 million and $1.7 million during the same periods in 2005. This increase is primarily attributable to a price increase for citrus fruit across the industry that has resulted from the reduced citrus supply caused b\ hurricanes, cit- rus canker finds and increased real estate development in the central and southern portions of Florida. On February 1,3, 2006, Alico, through Bowen, pur- chased the assets of Bowen Brothers Fruit Co., Inc Bowen's operations generated revenues of $5.7 million and expenses of $5.7 million from the date of acquisi- tion tp February 28, 2006. Sugarcane and sod generat- ed a profit of $0.3 million for the three months ended February 28, 2ut6, cprn-paJei with brea.ke en results for the same period during the prior year. For the sLx months ended February 28, 2006 and 2005, the sugarcane and sod divi- sion generated a loss of $0.3 mil- lion and a profit of $0 million, respectively. The current loss was primarily attributable to the rising price of fertilizer and adjustments made to the Company's invento- ried sugarcane crop, % which \were charged to cost of sales, for the six months ended February 28,2006. Cattle profits were $0.1 mil- lion and $0 6 million for the three and sLx months ended February 28, 2006. respectively, compared with $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the same periods during 2005, when the company sold more of its calf crop to take advantage of record high prices for calves. Prices for beef cattle generally have improved during the current year compared with the prior year ($0.82 per pound, average received on all cattle sold for the first sLX months of fiscal year 2006, compared with $0.77 per pound average for the first six months of fiscal 2005). The overall price increase has served to offset the reduced number of cattle sold The Company also sells veg- etable transplants through its subsidiary, Alico Plant World, LLC, sells native plants from its ranch location and sells corn andr beans from its farming opera- tions. Income from these opera- tions totaled $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended February 28, 2006, respectively, compared with $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the same periods in 2005 About Alico Alico, Inc., a leading land. holder and agribusiness compa- ny operating in Central and Southwest Florida, owns approximately 136,000 acres of land located in Collier, Hendr), Lee and Polk counties. Alico is involved in various operations and activities including the pro- duction, purchase, harvesting and marketing of citrus, cattle ranching, sugarcane and sod production, and various other agricultural ventures. Alico also leases land for farming, cattle grazing, recreation and oil exploration. Alico intends to grow its asset values and earn- ings through enhancements to its agricultural businesses and proactive management of its real estate holdings. 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To help us provide lake-area cover- age, request a sports informa- tion 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 con- tact the schools directly and ask them to cooperate in submitting this information to us. Spring Sports Schedules Glades Day Baseball April 15: At Palm Beach Lakes 1 p.m. April 19: At Pahokee 4 p.m. April 20: Hosts Seminole Ridge 4 p.m. April 21: At Glades Central 7 p.m. Softball April 14-15: Bill Longshore tournament April 18-21: District champi- onship tournament Clewiston High School Varsity Baseball 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 13: At Moore Haven 7 p.m. Tennis April 13: Boys and girls at Okeechobee 4 p.m. Sports in Brief Pitch, hit and run MOORE HAVEN Kids, 7-14 can test their skills in baseball's fundraiser by participating in a local Pepsi pitch, hit and run competition, which will be held Saturday, April 22 at the Moore Haven High School Baseball Field. Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. Competition starts at 10 a.m. All participants must fill out a reg- istration/waiver prior to the start of the competition. Also, a copy of your birth certificate is needed for age verification. This competi- tion is free to all area youth. For more information, contact Jamie Brown at 946-0811, cell at 228- 2715 or Jaime.brown@gladess- chools.org. 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 which time the board of direc- tors will make the final selec- tion. To volunteer, or pick up an application, call Richard Ben- jamin at 1863) 256-6033, or Charlene Ford at (863) 983-3973. Lifeguards needed CLEWISTON The city of Clewiston Recreation Depart- rhent is hiring Red Cross Certi- fied lifeguards for the 2006 sum- mer term. Starting pay is $9 per hour. Applications are available at Clewiston City Hall. Big Bucks tournaments are coming CLEWISTON There will be additional tournaments held May 6-7, and June 10-11. The Big Bucks Tournaments allow for larger paybacks and more prizes. These are two-day events with total two-day weight win- ning the tournaments. Multiple places will be paid based on the number of participants. Entries may be picked up at local bait and tackle shops, on the Bass Busters Web site at www.bass- bustersflorida.com or by calling Chris Fickly at (941) 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 accepted up until tourna- ment start time at the city ramp in Clewiston. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Aux- iliary makes house calls? They will come to your home to dis- cuss the required safety equip- ment needed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informative and confi- dential boat inspection. A vessel safety check decal will be placed on boats that meet all the requirements. Call 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. Tiger Slam Tournament By Bill Fabian CLEWISTON The Clewis- ton Tiger Slam tennis tourna- ment has been scheduled to take place from April 20 through 22, concluding during the 20th annual Sugar Festival. SThe-tennis tournament will begin on Thursday with men's singles, doubles, women's sin- gles and mixed doubles in the tournament held each year in sponsorship of the Clewiston High School tennis team. - The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce has announced sponsorships by local business- es, including MCM Paints, in sup- port of the tournament. Registration is $10 per per- son, and all proceeds are used to benefit the Clewiston Tiger ten- nis club. Tournament organizer Steven Gwyn said that the tour- nament will have men's singles and doubles matches through- out the week, and women's sin- gles matches will be held as well. If a significant number of entrants are interested, a women's doubles bracket will. be added. All potential partici- pants are welcome to register for the tournament, which will accept players of all ages. Trophies will be presented to first, second, and third place winners in each of the tourna- ments. The tournament will be played at the city tennis courts next to the Clewiston Inn. Addi- tional questions can be directed to Steven Gwyn by calling 983- 3294. Share your opinion on a free forum at www.newszapforums.com. Ted Schiff, M.D. and the professional staff at Water's Edge Dermatology will treat you with all the care and expertise you expect. Adult and Pediatric Dermatology SDiseases of the Skin, Hair and Nails SSurgery of the Skin, Skin Cancer Treatment SMOHS Skin Cancer Surgery New patients are welcome. Medicare and most insurance accepted. NEW OFFICE: 542 W. Sagamore Ave. Building E, Hospital Annex Clewiston, FL 866-549-2830 Clewiston Dixie League underway By Mark Young CLEWISTON Clewiston's Dixie League softball season is fast underway, as young athletes took to the clay diamond for softball action beginning April 3. Clewiston's traveling Dixie Belles' Howell Oil, led by head coach Kenneth Howell, saw his young squad take an opening sea- son loss to HCFL, coached by Trip Whidden, despite some solid early season hurling by pitchers Bonnie SCortez and Sarah Howell. Taking the mound for HCFL in the season openerwas young Zoe Perry. Howell Oil opened up an early advantage and held it until the third inning when HCFL's bats came to life to assume the lead for good, but the Howell Oil squad launched a comeback bid in the final inning when Christina Sandoval came to bat with the tying run standing on second base. With HCFL holding a slim 6-5 advantage, Sandoval launched a fly ball single over the shortstop's head. The Howell Oil runner took off and receivedthe go Signal as she made the game tying attempt to score, but HCFL's Lovely Aviles threw a rocket to home plate, which was caught by catcher Dee- Andra Trottie who laid down a per- fect tag for the final out of the game, securing HCFL's victory. HCFL (Hendry County Fair and Livestock) took their momentum into LaBelle where the Clewiston squad downed the LaBelle Gators by a score of 3-1 with former Clewiston standout Samantha Ortiz, .who recently moved to LaBelle taking the mound for the Gators and accounted for LaBelle's only run of the game after drawing walk and stealing the bases to put her in position for the score. Ortiz's run held up for much of the game before Clewiston awoke their thunder sticks and had their late game offensive efforts backed up by solid pitching from Perry and great defense from Janeria Hatcher who thwarted an inside-the-park homerun with a great throw from the outfield. Hatcher would also be responsible for the game-winning hit when she drilled a two-run dou- ble to give HCFL the advantage, which would hold up for HCFL's second straight victory. The two Clewiston squads will have matched up once again by press time. DIGrrITAL RECEPTION SERVICES, INC. Satellite TV Installemrs .- ~~. r . Position-d aho da For details'a ~ad ie go to: www.hrncacclai fydrscaers April, I,'.AlcoholttoErneys AtDELaw Awareness Month Glenn J. Sneider, Esq. Ronald B. Smith, Esq. John "Jack" Jordan, Esq. Te h fourth leading cause of are experiencing in the Unfited death among people ages 10 to 24 is alcohol. Additionally, alco- hol is a major factor in the three leading causes of death for youth, which include. suicide, motor vehicle crashes, and homicide, and is linked to two- thirds of all sexual assaults and date rapes of teens as well as college students. Underage drinking costs Americans nearly $53 billion. 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Restoring America's Everglades Construction Symposium and Business Outreach April 20, 2006 6:00 pm Okeechobee High School A auditorium The South Florida Water Management District \\ill host an Acceler8 Construction and Business Outreach Symposium in Okeechobee on April 20. 2006. This event will provide infonnation to local construction contractors, specialty subcontractors. vendors, and work force development agencies about the $1.5 billion AccelcrS construction program and how local vendors can participate in this opportunity. AccelerS is an expedited course of action to re% italize the Everglades ecos\ stem by stepping up the pace on eight multi-component restoration projects. Type of work: Earthwork. reservoirs. embankmentt. pump stations, concrete flow-control structures, equipment operators Who should attend: Construction contractors. specialty subcontractors, small businesses and vendors, along with \vork force development agencies and people seeking jobs with construction contractors When: Thursday, April 20, 2006 Time: 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Where: Okeechobee High School Auditorium 2800 N. Hw\ 441 Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Refreshments will be provided. For more information on the AccelerS program and Business Outreach, please visit www.evergladesnow..or. or call Ah in B. Jackson Jr. at 800.432.2045, ext. 4041. TAIJ8 W S ll.. 11, Lon I kmrm Headlines Stories from Independent's 7 newspapers in South Central Forido, PLUS searchable archives. Post Your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your community. Canal Point * Public Issues Forum An open forurr in which issues of the day are debated sometimes vigorously. 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Pahokee Belle Glade South Bay F Clewiston Moore Haven Ortona Muse North LaBelle Felda LaBelle Immokolee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof A2~~I aa~a~RB~ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee A Ab 14 SPORTS ThursdayApril 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee SBass Busters haul To read more news, visitwww.newszap.om in the big ones Submitted to INI Bradley Dunn and his grandson, Tom Adams, of Clewiston, show of their second place Big Bass prize, which also helped them to top the field of the Bass Busters' Silver Division tour- nament held on Lake Okeechobee March 18. ,.--.------ - LaBelle's Garry Long and Clewiston's Kelly Autrey placed third in the March 18 event and also captured the second place Big Bass prize in the Bass Busters' Gold Division. The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Loaner Program form and to neers at the St. Lucie Lock Recre- return the jackets w\\hen they are alion Area will start a life jacket done boating. loaner program for recreational Safe boating isn't just the boaters \vho use the recreation responsibility of the person area's boat ramp. behind the '\ heel it applies to Beginning on Thursday, March everyone on board. Most boaters 30, boaters who don't have life do not plan on falling overboard, jackets on their vessels may bor- and \\wh-n they do, it is often too row them from St. Lucie gate. late for acti":on. Puttin; a life attendant. Participants are jacket \hen \ou need it is like tr\. required to fill out a Life Jacket 'ing to put on a seat belt just CLEWISTON The Bass Buters Silver Division Tournament was held in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee March 18. The first place team overall and the second place Big Bass winners for the day was Bradley Dunn and his grandson Tom Adams, of Clewiston, with a total weight of 16.44 pounds and captured second place Big Bass, which weighed in at 6.70 pounds. The second place team overall and the first place Big Bass winners for the day was the team of Celesti and McGuire of Ft. Lauderdale with a total weight of 13.32 pounds and the biggest bass of the day weigh- ing in at 7.07 pounds. The third place team overall for the daywas TonyBennett and Allen Walls of Pompano Beach and Boca Raton with an overall weight of 12.81 pounds. This was a tough fishing day on Lake Okeechobee, however, once again the Bass Busters anglers did a great job bringing the fish to the scales. Congratulations to all the winners. The next Silver Division Bass Busters Tournament is sched- uled for April 22, in Clewiston, on Lake Okeechobee The team entry fee is $70 and includes the Big Bass jackpot. The Bass Busters Gold Division also fished this past weekend on lake Okeechobee out of Cle\vislon, on Sunday March 19. The first place team was the team of Mark Baldel and Anthony Valachovic of Lake Worth with a total overall \\ eight of 18.80 pounds. The second place team and first place Big Bass winners was the Bass Busters team of H.B. and W. B. Chambliss, of LaBelle and Palm Bay. Their overall w eight on the day before a crash. .According to 2003 U.S. Coast Guards statistics, there were 703 boating fatalities in U.S. waters - 576 of which were not wearing life jackets In the same year, 481 peo- ple drowned 416 almost 86 percent) were not wearing life jackets. Many had basic swim- ming skills, Net that \\as not enough to save their lives. Boat safe' Boat smart! Weara life jacket! was 14.45 pounds, with the first place Big Bass topping the scales at 8.23 pounds. The third place team and sec- ond place Big Bass of the tourna- ment was the team of Garry Long and Kelly Autrey, of LaBelle and Clewiston. Their overall weight was 13.20 pounds with the second largest bass of the tournament weighing in at only 7.92 lbs. Congratulations to all the win- ners and thanks to all the sponsors that make these tournaments hap- pen. The next Gold Division Bass Busters tournament will be held in Clewiston, on lake Okeechobee Sunday April 23. The team entry is $100 and includes the Big Bass jackpot. 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Bobbi Jo (Clark) Rubio was in a severe auto accident earlier this month that has left her with severe injuries and she is still in the hospi- tal. Earl Reynolds suffered third- degree burns over a tremendous portion of his body due to a weld- ing accident. In just a few days, a benefit bar- beque was arranged and held to raise money to help in offsetting the medical bills for Bobbi Jo and Earl. The exact amount has yet to be determined, as some money and donations are still coming in, but thousands of dollars were raised, and this project was only success- ful due to the hard work and self- lessness of many of our communi- tymembers. Allen Barfield spearheaded the event, and deserves a great deal of the credit for the barbeque occur- ring. Others who were of great help during this time were Bo Austin, Tim and Shannon Reynolds of Pig In Pig Out BBQ, Penny Barton, Bob and Judy Dunham, Ziegler Norter, Wayne Shaw, Steve Clark, Joyce Rice, Spike, and everyone who helped sell tickets or serve the meals on Saturday. Thanks also to the Clewiston Elks Lodge for the use of their facili- ties as the food was being prepared prior to Saturday. There were lots of others who helped, and we apolo- gize if anyone was left off of this list. An event like this shows why Clewiston is America's Sweetest Town, because when tragedy strikes, Clewiston residents are always ready to lend a hand. Thanks to everyone who helped, bought tickets or dinners, or donat- ed to this cause. Submitted to INI Chugging out the great food at the fundraiser barbeque, was this unique cooker designed to look like a train. 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Home has 1,900 sq ft with 2 master bed- BUILDABLE CANAL FRONT LOT in Lake Placid. Asking rooms. Home is currently used as a 4/2. Has many upgrades and $55,000. a fenced in backyard. This home is a must see. $210,000. BUSINESS LOT on Fordson Avenue with old blk building sold IN PORT IABEILE. large 3Bedoom/2Bath, 1 car garage plus 'As Is" Asking $40,000. den. OffBishop Circle. Asking $185,000. LOTm m IN PR ELLE 3BEDROOM/2BATH 1 CAR GARAGE in Port LaBelle. Tile 2 LOTS in Moore Haven. $45,000 each. through out house, updated appliances and new kitchen cabi- LOT IN UNIT 1 on Herdues Rd. Asking $51,000. nets. REDUCED $179,900. LOT IN UNIT 7. Asking $47,000. OFF MARTIN LITHERKINGJR. BLVD.3Bedroom/1Bath CBS LOT IN UNIT 7. Asking $45,000. home with carport. New Upgrades! Priced at $129,900. LOT ON Sandelwood. Asking $39,000. LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car garage KENT CT. near middle school. REDUCED $36,000. built in 2001 and in excellent condition. Home over looks canal N.E. 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FO tci '+ .5t'a~idw at, Fprirar HOMES: $595.900 .BC', :'b. hI-i:me ri.n '. + j.:.- ir, il'pk" h -,-cn I- rure-. i p,.. i 'ri- ir:rI:,- Ir .c,..,i[r, l,:, .duj firep:,i. .:: ir.i n ll, :h r-i ar j i, li, Et '. i',.0 l [.:, ,JT, r 3 11C .. lft'e nri s arra- I,, I,...m. lu .r.., ..,terr n.r .-r Lbrir. jarl :n . ous offer. $550,000 PRICE REDUi(EDI P1D ".B'r -..ri: or + j..r H:mri h'I: i aul' j i j ndii ::.i .,:e.i lig.., a sound proof studio; moveable island in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries that this beautiful home'offers. $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home on manicured 1 +/- acres in LaBelle's first gated Riverfront Community. $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. F ,,s l a cabi- nets, hota ,0a T 0 a with a transferable warranty. Great investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: * $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. * $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also fenced with a shed and pond. DOUBLE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ONLY 1 YEAR! Builders Lots Available in the Fastest Growing Areas of Florida oe-il l !|ge. new-,ap]col a a 3 S I ..6..9 .3 I .BideS. aele L 33 863675886 ,isaAndevv Lc. ealEstae Boke * $19 .900 1B .A *::,.rg.,o.:J- up rirljdcJ mu-iu- h,.iuf IJ h.:.[mIn i I 1 lk IiL t I-, .r.l.- sr,ire J plll floor pl r irnd A11 ..o in irldi:Jirt ,r, Ii: lin J.i d . dining rooui. * $139,400 to $151,900- ih-ri ..,c -. il ,i.,le 3BD/2BA manufactured ho:T.: ir I ii JulblA ' 4BD/2BA-manufactured horne: Jia~jibl tlr [h', El Rio Subdivision. All homes are on .50+/- acre. New and still under construction! Call fro completion date. * $147,700 3BD/2Ba New Manufactured home with pantry, dual sinks, garden tub, separate show- er and skylight in the guest bathroom. * $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! * $81,900 3BD/2BA Nice corner lot in LaBelle with a manufactured home located close to schools, shopping and restaurants. * $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded in beautiful palm and oak trees. ACREAGE: * $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto Salvage yard. * $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Development Opportunity! Close to schools, .fc 'A l :,r, il p. if-,u I. r,-..% r I,:,- o .u,-J niij.h ,r .-,i,' * 6988.,0025- ,lj '. ,I,:,: ., i ;,i.+ A r, .rne ,: I kirld ,ui juh i4 ,r j ,r. i* .i r, klar, bill o h1 -i.jl * PRICE REDUCED $900.000 .I + Hj,.J r: * $850,000 u+ j.:r.,- t:.i:- : ulli .,: J.lui r. * $650.000 2+ j.- in ~-. huier ,:.J ,,; .ai * PRICE REDiUCED 4$50.0000- bulJ y.ujr dreaiT country home on these 4.4+/- acres. Great location! Ci,:,, r.-. LaBe i,: j ,' Foci r,.cr.' * $349,000- '. -,+ j:;e- .. I.r:, pI.p l .,:iiit.- in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's 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. S$98,0 +-acres. C learedint Motuer. There is a sin r e NdU [e prop- erty. The mobile home is to be sold "as is." HOMESITES: S$25,500 $72,900- Call formore infor nation 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. ------------ 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 If .. ai ing ", i , ri., i.. .'., !21 U j-' Dl Minr l e i CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorions-re.com Se Habla Espanol S ^;'.d:_ '- :-. ,..... ... . i El ArTU Rsra HMor ..... ,; -.-:& -, -_ * HOP, SKIP & AJUMP! Only minutes separate 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 Acres. Only $219,900. -,-- a ...' .... .." .. _ * '.,,,, .... i Feel! It's relating just being S ii. iii L: 2B home on 5 acres. Cedar ..-. I ,I i... I iings, stone fireplace, new ,,...i ,,': i' ... workshop with RV parking. i, !, ,,,I ake the acreage feel like a l. ....... .. urselftosee! $749,900. * Just listed this liveable, loveable 3BR/1B CBS S..1. I, ;r, ..,I..... ;,, LaBelle lim its. .. ,,,,,, ,,, ,,I 1, ,, ewer air condi- i .:... i.r.. i .. .. ,,,, i- n and a front ,. v, I ,,,h I ,, .1 ,,-', ,i "' i l, il * I:,I' I II : II 1' i 'I minutes separate "i i '""'. .hools and much i.. I. I ,. i all. From it's ii. I r i rI ... .. wood burning .1 1 i. I.. ... I; and storage New HoReaons Real Estate Corp. galore! Best of all after a hard days work you car sit out on your lanai and enjoy the sunset ove the lake in Lehigh Acres. Only $219,900. * PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/1BA CB, home located in LaBelle on a quiet oak filled street. Features new flooring and a fenced bac yard. Priced @ $175,900. * Just like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home with walking distance from shopping. Feature include new berber carpet, ceramic tile, all nes cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at onl $119,900. * Worlds Fastest Sale may happen here. 3BR/1l Handyman Special. Surrounded by New Construction in R iX.-flbu can clean up in more ways than one. Fast action wins $114,900. SILa~"_ iM MII IIi I-OB -E HC MVI Ig" * Running out of room for your family? This huge 2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq ft of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the quiet rual community of Double J Acres. Country living just a hop- skip away from LaBelle or Ft. Myers makes-this a perfect location! $269,900. * STOP DREAMING AND START LIVING! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & 11 n 2r S d k n s w y spacious kitchen. Only $179,900. * Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the calm you'll enjoy in this spacious 3BR/2B MH on cleared 2.5+/- acres. WOW! Be sure to check out the huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room large workshop. Lower your blood pressure! $169,900. * 3BR/2B manufactured home in Immokalee. FeaturetlJNDlRidGl lMBRAGl r lot. Listed at only $155,900. gs ."=:"= ;i f. -: ,,, w Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file p past well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on ! SR80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and electric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. The opportunities are endless! Bring your investment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Hwy U~ieWRieCONT WAktB&ierty was cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. S5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site built home or manufactured. Only $179,900. 2+/- acres on Ft. Center Ave. in LaBelle. Alre #ir a Magd al perty. Enjoi d lTlngTo hut r town. Only $119,900. 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- Iacs. Fresh air special! $93,900. Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! 1_.. L-O-Trs _ - Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit 102. $119,800. Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot for your new home look no further. 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 $71,900. Possible seller financing. 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great investment property! Only $67,000 each 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 offE Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. w ..... - -----r--- 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-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Investor's dream! By purchasing this commer- cial ffti h l for renta TRcOe d r Tlpy tnsent! Grab this site now! $165,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. Lis Associ James Rose Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 Lf 1~1 ~jfE I I M lE The second annual old-fashioned cakewalk benefit PAHOKEE Last year the staff and residents at Glades Health Care Center in Pahokee, invited- their friends and neigh- bors to join them for a delicious and fun afternoon and now they are doing it again. The 2nd annu- al GHCC Cake walk is took place April 12, from 2-4 p.m. Last year over $1,100 was raised. As a non-profit organization, what they lack in money they have in heart at Glades Health Care Center. The commitment to excellence in providing loving care and a nice place for their res- idents continues. This year the event was designed to raise funds to continue renovations to GHCC. Private sponsorship of resi- dent room remodeling, furnish- ing etc. would be greatly appre- Submitted to INI/Drew Shimkus Tresa Robinson and Trudy ciated as well! In past years the Chris Quinones wins a cake.' Jackson win a cake. staff at GHCC raised money for' Hope Hospice works to inform FORT MYERS Although it has been a year since the death of Terri Schiavo, discussion of this family tragedy continues nationwide, even worldwide. The bitter disagreement between Terri's husband and her parents over her life support reached the Governor, Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House and the Vatican. At the heart of the issue: In what doc- tors called, a persistent vegeta- tive state, Terri was unable to speak for herself, and she left no ..written instructions for her care. According to Samira K. Beck- with, President and CEO of Hope Hospice, "The one good thing about this is that it has led families to realize the impor- tance of being prepared for the end of life. No one needs to suf- fer as Terri's family has." However, a recent national. study reveals that even though more than 70 percent of Ameri- cans had given thought to end- of-life care, only 29 percent have a living will. Beckwith says that number will improve, as indicated by Hope's steady stream of requests for information and materials about preparing for future health care needs and wishes. "This advance planning. also known as 'Advance Direc- tives' and other terms, refers to your instructions, both oral and written, about your medical care in the event you are unable to speak for yourself." in response to the communi- ty's interest in Advance Direc- ti es, members of Hope's Speak- ers Bureau make presentations to groups upon request, to dis- cuss questions that each person should ask themselves about end-of-life care, and to explain how to prepare the simple docu- ments. For more information, call (239) 433-8066. Hope's Advance Directives booklet can be accessed at www.hopehospice.org http:,.',www.hopehospice.org/. On the home page, click on. Advance Directives. "We know from experience that peace of mind is essential to. comfort at the end of life," Beck- with said. "Advance planning can make a significant differ- ence in your life and in the lives of those you love." other not for profit organizations - this year the staff decided to do something for the people they work with, work for and love. The staff at GHCC continue their own fundraising efforts for their residents. Generosity begins in the home. Drew Shimkus, director of Therapeutic Recreation at Glades health Care Center went on to explain that many of the residents here GHCC would not have any- where else to go if not for Glades Health Care Center. The majority of long-term care residents would be homeless if not for this nursing home in the Glades area. The staff of Glades Health Care Center loves their residents and consider them to be members of their Family. "The people who live here at Glades Health Care are our grandparents, parents, neigh- bors, teachers, and friends. So many of our staff members know the residents they work with from their own childhoods. We are proud of the therapeutic relation- ship our staff members have with our residents/family members here at Glades Health Care Cen- ter," said Mr. Shimkus. .GHCC is located at 230 South Barfield Highway and has been providing services to this com- munity for the better part of 20 years. As a member of the not for profit organization Okeechobee Council on Aging, Inc. Glades Health Care and it's sister facili- ties in Bradenton and Gainesville provide much needed medical services to over 500 Florida resi- dents.yearly. For additional information call Drew Shimkus (561) 924-5561. r- ------- -- --------- ------ ------- ---- - . 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The family came to Okee- chobee around 1919 or 1920 recalled Monroe's wife, Martha Ann Rebecca Storey Lightsley in 1989. Annie, as she was known and Monroe came with seven of the 10 children that eventually made up the large family. "We was living on Istopoga Lake," said Annie. "We lived on the north end of that. There weren't roads from there to here. I guess there might have been some way of driving down through in dry weather. But when we moved here, we moved in boats down the Isto- poga and the Istopoga Creek and canal, where you cross over now going to Lorida; then on down the river to Okeechobee." Monroe bought an 80-acre tract with a house near present day SR 78 (which wasn't built until the 1930s). Annie said that the house was located on this side of the Kissimmee River. "There was a wood house," recalled Annie. "My dad bought the house and land all together and he paid about $400 for both. It wasn't a big house. It was board and batten house. It was on log blocks until the '28 storm. They didn't have concrete blocks then" "Everyone who lived over there lived on the ridge of Eagle Bay. There were times in the fall in the back when it would over- flow. The river would overflow and the water would come up to the ridge on the back and be high on the lake side," she said. Monroe Lightsley tried fishing to support the family. "Commercial fishing was the main thing then," remembered Annie, "They fished with fishing nets then. Most of the fishing now is trot line." "I might get to come to town only every three or four months, =-- L,. . Special to INI/www.tommymarkham.com During the wet season, the pier at Okeechobee in the 1920s landed travelers onto a muddy Parrott Avenue as Annie Lightsley remembered. she said. "At times you could drive a house and wagon across Eagle Bay when the lake was low. I had an uncle, Mlary Veasey's daddy who .pulled a barge from this end of the ridge to somewhere around the end of Parrott Avenue. You could drive your house and wagon up on that and come across. It would take the biggest part of the day to come to town and go back. It was a bad toad -no pavement, just a road bed full of ruts. You could bog down. There is a lot of mucky land in there and they didn't have graders to smooth it down." "The Eagle Bay schoolhouse had just a cloth curtain across the building and they had class- es on one side and some on the other," recalled Annie's son Clarence. "But it was all still in one room and all that separated then was the cloth curtain. The teacher's last name was Moslow and I really liked her. She was real pretty." Annie's daughter, Jesna Lightsley McClendon remem- bered some of her childhood in Canal Point. They had a lot of the house on Eagle Bay: sugar cane down there and we "We washed in a washtub loaded that thing down with and scrubbed on a washboard, sugar cane and different ones (in and we had an old iron pot that Okeechobee) planted it. After we boiled clothes in. We had a that, the river would overflow. little stick that we would stick When there was a lot of rain and them and take them up and the water would come up and rinse them. We made our own flood everything and we would soap and we had Octogon soap cut the cane from the seine and soap powder. We had wood boats. Sometimes the water floors that we had to scrub with would be up waist deep and ascrubbrush. would be up waist deep and a m e our cthes we'd take machete knives and and her clothes. Momma was a get overboard and put it on good seamstress. Like ironing,board and haul it out to the mill. good seamstress. Like ironingA little old ditch came up'part we had to heat our iron on aA lttle old dh came up part wood stove. We had to sit the way across the ridge and they flat irons on the fireplace to heat had a syrup mill there on the them. When we got soot on the bank. An old feller by the name irons,. we'd get soot on our of Pat Cross made the syrup and clothes and we'd have to wash they would haul that sugar cane them over." out by boats." When fishing didn't feed the "Most people back then had family, Monroe turned to farm- pigs and they would get into the ing. skimmings off the syrup and get "We farmed some of the drunk, she recalled. "I've seen time, and we planted sugar them get drunk and they would cane," remembered Annie. run around and jump up and "We'd take a barge and go to down squealing!" Tim loannides, M.D. and Cynthia J. Rogers, M.D. are pleased to welcome Jonathan S. 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Experience flagging traf- fic a plus. Visit www/.pbcgov.com for detailed job description and employment application. Submit applications/resumes with any Vet. Pref. doc. for receipt by 5pm 4/21/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50 S. Military Trail #210, WPB, FL 33415 Fax 561-616-6893 EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP) I CRANE OPERATOR in Hendry County for 40 ton hydraulic crane. Approx. $21 / hour, based on experience. (561)993-3333 Security Gate Guard Duda Farm Fresh Foods has an opening for a Security Gate Guard to work year-round, hourly position, paid weekly. Shifts include, days, nights, and weekends. Job duties include making security checks, checking farm gates, greeting visitors, giving directions, doing investigations, keeping logs, and some light mainte- nance. Mandatory requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers license with a good driving record. Conversational Spanish and English desirable. Good pay and benefits. Applications can be submitted at 6000 Duda Rd., Belle Glade, FL 33430 or mail resume c/c Human Re- sources Manager, P.O. Box 2015, Belle Glade, FL 33430. EOE, M/II/F/D/V SHOP INVENTORY CLERK King Ranch currently has a position available for a Shop Inventory Clerk. Main duties include working with vendors to order and track shop parts and computerized entry of inventory receipts and dis- tributions. Prior experience with computerized shop inventory system preferred. Must have a val- id driver's license. Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement, 401(k), paid vacations and holidays. Interested candidates please call (561)996-7257. EOE, Drug-Free Workplace The Seminole Tribe of Florida is accepting appli- cations for the following position. Salesperson, Turtle Farm, Brighton Reservation. The position is responsible for the marketing and selling of products from the Turtle Farm. Devel- oping and establishing new markets. 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Email: firstappraisal0 @earthlink.net or fax resume 863-675-1005 WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS The Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat and The Sun newspapers are looking for writers and photographers, part or full time, to cover local events. If you are enjoy attend-. ing community events and aren't shy about asking ques- tions, this could be the job for you. Interested applicants should e-mail resume, writing samples and references to inipayroll@newszap.com. One man's trash Is anoth- er man's treasure. Trn your trash to treasure with an ad in the classl- fieds. NURSING Not An Average NURSE? Well neither is the rest of the Nursing staff at Prison Health Services. When you join our team, you will quickly find that correctional healthcare is a step above the rest. Join us at the Glade Correctional Institution in these immediate open- ings: RNs &LPNs FTday& nights, 12 hr shifts (7a-7p &7p-7a) *PRN, all shifts We offer excellent rates and benefits. 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(WAC) (863)805-0272 Mobile Homes Mobile Hone Parts 2010 Mobile Homes- Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 CLEWISTON, Huge 1700 sq hl. 4br 2. b. wln acre lol By lake JuSt reduced' $125,000. (863)228-4086 Recreation | Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT 12ft fiber glass, everything but prop & motor.. I750 or best miller 9:54 1520-670; AIR BOAT. 4 Cyl, LviOnin.], Runs 00od )5000.SO 156112418-0616 OkeeChatl ' AOUASPORT- '99, Cenei con- sole 40rhp 'amadha Brand new, Only used once S3000. 863-634-7780 CAGUN BASS BOAT--18', w/trlr, 120HP Johnson, runs perfect $2500 (863)467-7340 CANOE, 17 Ft., Fiberglass. $50. Call (863)675-0369 af- ter 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. (863)634-2342 HOUSE BOAT 66ft, Paddle Wheel, Repo, sacrifice $8000. (406)628-2181 JON BOAT 17', w/motor & tri., 70 HP Johnson trim & tilt. $7,000. (863)467-6960 PONTOON, 24', 90hp John- son, bimini top, no trailer, ready to fish or cruise, $4000 or best offer. (863)634-3107 or (863)634-5471 email: rman605@aol.com PONTOON- 28', 50hp, New deck & carpet. Very good condition, On water, $3500. (863)467-1720 PONTOON BOAT- 26', 50HP Evinrude, needs work, good project, $600 neg (863)467-5725 for more info PONTOON TRAILER 20FT- galvanized tandem axle, 850 (561)723-1690 SEA KAYAK- 17' Prijon Kodiak, red, with paddle, $535. (863)357-7406 ELECTRIC ROLL UP BAR- 18' for awning. $50. or best of- fer. (772)201-8932 MOTOR HOME- 27ft, Class A, Itasca, generator, tires, mo- tor, running gears fine, drives great, well worth price, 3500 (423)502-2214 PARTLY FURNISHED: '75, 25 Ft., Lg. refrig. elec. hot water, stove, A/C. Toilet w/direct hook. $1000 (740)202-3517 SCOTTIE CAMPER '79- cold AC, sips 4, $500 (863)467-2795 EVINRUDE 28 SPL Elec start, all controls, exc runner, $600 or best offer (863)610-1674 OB MOTOR- 225HPR Evinrude, long shaft, $1400 (863)467-5725 GSXR750 '04- great shape, garage kept $5500 (863)634-8828/763-4132 jrissomebeach@earthlink.net HONDA 450 1982, Peanut tank. Good starter bike Tran- ny has overdrive. $900. (863)675-0556 LaBelle. TRIUMPH CLASSIC '1968- $2500, call for details (863)674-0898 YAMAHA TTR125, 2001, off road, excel. cond. $1300 (863)763-4982 Eagle's Nest Estates A secluded, private ranch subdivision . offering beautiful : vistas of p'isine ' natural habitat. Offered in combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts, Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available. h 772-468-8306 M~BtmuOIIeImmrncI f"DO9 ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand new, 10 hp, fits John Deere Gator or Kawasaki Mule. Never ran. $900. (863)692-2229. GO CART, 2 Seater w/seat belts, 5 hp. Good condition. $200. (863)261-1932 GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater, roll bars, great shape, $600 firm. (863)634-8828 days or (863)763-4132 eve's. Honda ATC 3 Wheelers (2), 185 & 200 Both'run well, start 1st pull $1000 will sep. (772)873-1363 HONDA FOREMAN 450- '04, ES, 4x4, Good condition $4500. or best offer. (863)673-6088 POLARIS 300 '94- 4x4 4 wheeler, $800 needs pull cord (863)634-5402 YAMAHA RAPTOR 2003, 80cc, Mint cond. $1499 (863)467-5043 TRAVEL TRAILER 33ft Impa- d. 1983. needs some work. ,1850 (401)625-5223 in Okeechoee Automobiles | Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM- ,',5 2 dr ii T ua' e p in. Wiidl & Oul V/ll n iil r iiir-d I.1500i irmi 1863l214-1286 CHEVY CAVALIER- 96 1 Jr, 86' Auto AC., Orlg owner . Goocd uorid $2500. (863)612-1648 CHRYSLER INTREPID 2000, AC, auto, new brakes, $2000 or best offer (810)625-4270 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- TRY '98, 62K mis. Good con- dition. 1 Owner. Book=$6850 Asking $5800. 863-467-1301 FORD TAURUS WAGON- '89, Good running car. $400. (863)675-1907 GRAND MARQUIS '95- AC, good tires, 120K, windshield cracked, have new one. runs great $2000 (863)763-2730 HONDA CIVIC 1992, 4 Dr., 5 spd. manual. Good condi- tion. A/C. Runs great. $2000 or best offer. (863)357-2891 SATURN STATION WAGON- '96, SW2, Good cond. Look excellent. Great gas mi. $1600. (863)228-2185 AUTO WANTED: Looking to buy Antique Car/ Convertible/Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 BRONCO II '89 perfect en- gine, rebuilt trans, 0 miles, needs paint but no rust, $1750 firm. (863)805-8789 CHEVY BLAZER K5- '93, Auto, 4x4, A/C, New CD player, Runs great. $5000. (772)360-5068 FORD F150 1986- Made.for Offroad! 300, w/30/12V2/15's & extra set of tires & rims $1200 neg. (863)673-5995 GOLF CART- 1987 Gas Yama- ha G1, 2 cycle, needs minor elec work. Asking $400 (863)697-3865 ENGINE, 3208 Caterpillar, Like new. (Ran in truck for only 20 min.) $2500. 863-612-0657 Glasstek Topper, w/sliding glass window on front and sides fits, 8ft bed on Ford truck $300 (863)697-8906 GMC 2/ ton, 1974, short bed, good cond, no engine or trans. Can supply $1500 neg. (772)519-3979 PULL ENGINE, good shape, $60. (239)657-4348 RIMS & TIRES (4) Off Audi, 4 lug, 50% tread, asking $50 (863)675-0188 RIMS (4) 16 x 8Dodge, 8lug, stock alloy rims, w/center caps, $150(863)675-0188 SHOCK TOWER BRACES, & set of Urethane Bushing's. for Mustang '86-'93. Sacri- fice $150. (863)824-0801 TIRES (4) Bridgestone, 245x75x16, E Rated, 50% tread, $80 (863)467-6882 TIRES, 4 wheels, new, off '06 Rincon, only 20 miles, $400 or best offer. (954)448-8253 Iv. message How do you find a job in today's competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- sffleds CHEVY 1/2 TON PU '83- 350 auto, 40K miles, needs some work $1500 or besi offer (863)697-3804 DODGE DAKOTA '94- needs engine rebuilt, & trans work, good body, tool box $500 neg (863)76302379 FORD F 50- '78, Slant 6, Re- built Trans & Motor. Needs TLC $400. or best offer. (561)346-4646 FORD F150 PICKUP 1995, May need sensory & altema- lor. $1500 or pest offer. (863)467.0987 FORD RANGER-'94, Freezing A/C, Mag rims, Great mile- age. $1500. (863)467-2614 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 Buying a car? Look in the classifieds. Selling a car? Look in the classi- fleds. CARGO TRAILER: 6.12. En- closed w/ramp door Like new, $1800 (863)763-4982 UTILITY TRAILER- 6x8, dumps, $300 (863)843-2495 CHEVY- 3/4 Ton Van '88, 7 passenger good lres, rides good on hwy. $690 i8636b 3-0i782'674-0837 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN- 6., Seals 7 A.'C, New tires, Runs Greil $2500. (863)357-6501 FORD AREOSTAR 1990, Runs Great. Dependable. Asking $800. (239)657-2461 TPublico0tices PII AN Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 06-CP-020 IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANNE LOMAGO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Doro- thy Anne Lomago, deceased, whose date of death was September 13, 2005, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Di- vision, the address of which is P.O. 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 persons having.claims or demands against the decedents estate on whom a copy 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 OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC- TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO- BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDEN'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The de of first publication of this notice is April 6, 2006. Personal Representative Chades Lomago, Jr. Os 1ul .' u il' ::ljhr,. ,'.,, f& I ., ll Attorney for Personal Representative: Alison C. Hussey Attorney for Charles Lomago, Jr. Florida Bar No. 116165 PAVESE LAW FIRM RO. Drawer 2280 461 S. Main Street LaBelle, FL 33975 Telephone No.: (863) 675-5800 125428 CGS 4/6,13/06 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 04/22/2006 at 11:00 AM at FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub- lic Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned: 863-675-1025 Tamikka Paseler 35 Household items R&P Development C8 Roofing material, misc. items Valerie Thompson 30 Misc. household items Bonnie Lou Bradford A4 Mattresses, fishing rods, misc. items Henry Monlalvo K26 Computer misc. items Cecella Jones 427 Fumiture, misc. household items JesslcaReyes E17 Sofa, misc. furniture, mattresses Marcus E. Wilkinson L37 4 wheeler, misc. tools Amelia Banda J14 Christmas items & misc. items 126393 CGS 4/13,20/06 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 L/R Ytamifruab The most important 20 minutes of your day is the time spent reading with your child from birth to age nine. I I r I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee IThursday, April 13, 2006 I Land Sal I Land- Sal Mobile Homell~ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 13, 2006 hone: 863.946.3900 Fax: 863-946.3902 J A R LADES ,+REALTrY9 INC. 498 US Hwy, 27, More Haven JeffreyADavLic.RealEstateBroker Beautiful 8 Lt Pkg water, sewer, next New Model Home. Fabulous, Must to a park, river & more, Moore Haven See, 3/2, Yacht Club, Moore Haven, $320K $152,375 ually Landscaped Lot. 943 Yacht Club Cleared. Latl Lot..220 Acres, Way, Moore Haven $30,000 Excellent 12605 Canopy Lane, Ortona, $38,000 Buy. Brand lewI Listing, Over 30 lots for GREAT Y 2 M/H's on 1.165 acres, sale, Palmdale area, Call for further 86 Oleta Drive, Moore Haven, $86,500 details. NEW CBS HOME. pond off living room HQME ON THE WATER. 2235 943 Gerace CT, Moore Haven $168,375. Riverside Dr. Moore Haven, Beautiful Central located 3 lot special, Moore 2/BR 1/BA, Have your morning coffee Haven, $63,000 on your 8x32 dock or watch the sunset MONTURA RANCHES. 636 S Live on your front porch, $300,000 Oak., 1.25 Acre, Build your dream home US Highway 27 5.91 acres, Zoned here, $48,000 Commerical, $775,000 Owner Will Waterfront Proert 2BR/2BA, Subdivide RECENTLY UPDATED MOBILE HOME ON SALES ASSOCIATES WANTED THE CANAL WITH DOCK $410,000 To Join Our Fast Growing Team Please oHaven River Gardens lots Call Jeffery Davis, Broker starting at $38,000 at 863-946-228-2666 plt~ei^xom _Qmx F a -T g Yours I-IAPPY SPRING & HAPPY EASTER Asv1 V SSS ZIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUOARLANDHW. A-.w 5 ) a (863) 983-6663 (863) 983-9770 WEBSITE: DYESSEALESTATE.COM E-MAIL: AN@DYESSREALSTATE.COM AFTER flOURS. ANN DYESS Luke Mazina LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS (863) 983-8979 (863)228-2744 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 RESIDENTIAL CBSi 4B VACANT LAND 3BR, 1 1/2 BA and 2BA5Jait3 Sac. Ladeca $169,900 on efficiency $131,o000 2B B CanopyLane 4BR, 3BA Del Monte 2BR, 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) Motura 1.25 acre lots avail- $295,00 $150K able.Callforstinr " CONdAM RCIM 4BR, 2BA New Home MOBILE HOMES COMMERCIAL $345,000 3Bbile Building 2476 sq. ft. on US 3BR, 2BA with study and 27 i00'xlOO' $550,000 pooL New Subdivision MOORE HAVEN 10 adI f $359,900 3BR, 1BA CBS 3 lots Cabinet Shop 4800sq.ft. 3B 3$162,000 & Apt. $200,000 $19g 2BR, 2BA workshop, river 3B 7 $299,900 3BR, 2BA Home with effi- MONTURA dency. Good condition 2BR, 2BA 1994 SWM 1.25 $175,900 acres$87,500 N W A 2BR, 2BA SWMH 1.25 acres Su an ce $82,500 adj. lot available 528. L ugarl I(863] After Hours Phone: Migue.L Santan rc estate Maggie Santaa I Elsie Sellers (2 Great Fishing Retreat! 3/2 w/large detached garage near marina's and boat rams. Call For Details. RESIDENTIAL CLBWISTON 4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Lrg. 3BR,2BA, MH on WtrFrt Lot w/above Ground Pool, 2 Storage Sheds w/Electric, Nicely Landscaped, A Must See $140,000 * 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Senaole Manor. Large Screened Porch A MUST SEE Reduced to $129,900 S2/1 w/ carport. CBS construction $170,000 *2/1 Corner Lot, Sagamore $140,000 MOORSHAVES *Yacht Club 3BR, 2BA, ModularHome w/Lot $119,000 *2 Duplexes 2BR, 1BA each unit New Roofs $229,000 Yacht Club 2/2, large sunrsom, addition, great views $128,500 * Lakeport 2/1 Waterfront with lake acc. $12100 .lwisason 9 i3 228-1562 14 Espaol Espatlol Israttol Starter Home, 2/1 w carport, Won't Last Long $125,000 FIRM ACREAGE LAND & LOTS SFasr Land AAvilable Callfr Details 160 AcrmsHendaylsles Bd PriceRe ed c$20,000 perace GealtDevelopmentlbtential 19.86 AC OFF OLD US 27 $420,000 MONTURA $420, Wooded Lots: Cleared & Surveyed.Lot Jinete $48,000 S. Palm St. Reduced to $35,000 Estribo/Horse Club $50,000 More Montura Lots/ $38,000 Perminter Road 2.5 AC $95,000 HIGHLANDS COUNTY S80 Acres w/ great development potential, $23,500 per acre * 10 Acres w/ DblWd Mobile Home, $29,000 per acre WHATT A VALtE! Tnis 2 mWan st- tuaed home has a wakitig rfteplace, cahedral ceiligs, mediLc roo-hge opit tdltceli, lige family ras faWitas we.r bai cnltott hurricane shatters a id ctn onaygrOtnl d for the kids A ofhs .5- 5 / cei acs! $tti99l9of EM i:crwssi gateS t 417 W. Sugarland HWy . 863-983-6262 Fax 863-983-4464 Cell Phones:: Broker Lilia Joslyn 305-4954739 Sales Associates: Alberto Rarirez 863-228-1973 * Brick Home, 5S0iftange grove. $22 S2 /Beautiful acres, clear, pond, fenced to build; $105,000 S5 acres secluded fenced, nice entrance $135,000. owner wants offers. * Pioneer- 12 / acres REDUCED $65,000. * Mnntura- 21/o anrne mmepr lot Q$ 0000 ad trolitagi en to sties, i rstect fto a atE -or divide, Zodang'allows property Lcated :it' Pi dee r$07~o,00 .17000o Pel t A LaBelle, FL 33935 863/675-4500 863/675-6575 Fax * PIONEIE Nice accessible 5 +- acres in a beautiful sedud, ed area of PioneerPlantation. Horsesand otier livestock an allowed. $150,000 * PIONEEI 5$ +/- Secluded & Wboded Acres !Butd your dram home on your own pri are nature ettra, $149,000 S.ONITURA: 25 +/- acres on a paved road corner lot. In growing Montunt Randc Erates. Community pool ad dubhouse wth many new lonstratilon homes in the area. $99,900 SPIONEER: Beautiful, secluded 2.5 /- acre homesite on a paved maid a growing Pioneer nation, $90,000 * PIONEEP 2,5 +1-acres in an area of beautiful site luilt homes in PioneerPlantation. Located on one olrhe nicer streets in Pineer $85,000 O PIONEER: 2.5 -i'- acre corner lot.one aood street in. Pioneer .Planttioiin,.Pierft or your new site built or manuI. tactured hoe. $84,900 * PIONEERt : 2,5 -i-Acr Corner iot! Youc home would look perfect on this gorgeous aceage. $80,000 * PIONEER: 2.5 i/- acr ofpbi acywi lioom tot your al- nals. Build yur dms n home orpsrchase:a msanufacqtured hiome on this woode tncl. 69,00 ' * IA0NTUEIA:i-1.5 . Be :aifMlly areI Acres!l Thil property has been surveyed . recently and is Read t bhoid. $65,00 * MONTt 1.09 /-Ace tHoni~liteB, :111 twiftl Homerite world make a gret place to biild your dioamn home. $T490 : C -- x3 f Carol Thomas 946-2005 aa1waf ffmit to 330 W Su land H uite 11&12a a tilfe foora priced at $290,000 MOTIVATED SELLER BRING OFFERS-11 Ca/lW, Ilk ~(av slinyq !! Sroker: Carolyn Thomas 946-2005 oldetownerealty.0citymax. cam. Theresa Lee "Teri Rangel Lie. Real Estate Broker 228-i142 Marshall Berner- Li. Real Estate Sales Associate 228-3265 Karen Sandelli- Lic, Real Estate Sales Associate 228-0627 Buffie Chapman -Lie. Real Estate Sales Associate:228-7185 Teresa Runles Lic. Real Estate Sales Associate 885-2187 HOMES 404 W VENTURA AVE, 2/1 $89,900 315lA iFS %1TWiMG F 000 150 W DEL MONTE, 4/2 $389,900 102 W CIRCLE DR., 3/2 $275,000 428 W VENTUA AVE. 2/1, $149,900 446 S. AaEsI .ETWfMWEINf 99,900 MANUFACTURED HOMES 350 S. KENNEL ST 3/21WITHDEN $149,900 1642 JOSHUA BLVD. 3/2 COULD BE 4, $132,000 HOME& 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 $39,900 TO Luan B. Glenn A. Walker Smith 863-677-1010 863-9833508 CBS New Construction Only. 4 avail- 1)Home Improvement Business! able. 3 bd/2 ba/l garage Texas Ave., Established Home improvement business Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special Loan and convenience store on 2.5 acres. Fully Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $151,300 Why equipped and permitted cafe ready to be buy old when you can get Brand New? opened. Located near the Clubhouse in Price Is Now $158.8k MonturaRanch. All fumiture, fixtures, equip- ment and inventory induded. Be your own boss!! Call for'Glenn @ 677-1441for:more No Other Listing compares to this information. MS 62 4 formore North S' e OeP d/2ba home, i a out, 2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home New al r l shut- Oversize Living Room with Cathedral ters, Ir ,F S turn Ceilings.large open kitchenand formal din- key Pristine Clean Now Reduced ing room. Large rear deck with built in bbq $259,900 and gazebo. Must see at $124,900 MLS# 200540984 Custom Home, 2bd/2ba home 3) Reducedl 4 bedroom/2 bath-over 2400 located in Pioneer Plantation sits on sq.ft-mobile home in Moore Haven. Home 7.5 acres. It has a front porch and was new in '04. rN plan. Cathedral beautiful oak tress. Call Luan for ceilings, large id n. with island. more information! Beautiful home ruicksale. Must see @ $129,900 MLS# 200521690 Sweetwater Ave. This property has 4) investment oprnity 13 Acres of many beautiful trees that include wild Producing Oran High anddrywit maple and oaks. Small man-made lake irrigation from bordering canal. Additional hidden in thick trees & brush. There is acreage available. Call Glenn @ (863) 677- an abundant of wildlife 2.5 acres 1441 for appointment $74.9K 5) New Ustingb 3 br/2 ba mobile home ('05 Ready To Go! New Construction Reetwood) in Sunshine Lake Estates. 15x 15 3br/2ba Home one car garage located screen porch overlooking the lake. Open in Sugarland Estates $214.9K kitchen with large pantry and breakfast bar. Must see @$129900 Brand New CBS 3/2/1 Texas Ave. 6) Montura Ranch 1.25 acres ready for your Harlem S/D $160K new home. I can help you with the entire homebuilding process. Call me at 677-1441 for details. Sarah A. Williams 863-228-6867 1) Montura Ranch Estates Large !, ;sq.ftV on 1ir near the clubhouse on Iacienda. Needs some work but will not last long at $199,900 MLS# 200528863 2) Pioneer ,jap action 2.5 wooded L'tn Riviera. Listed at~ 00 MLS# 200604536 3)Ridgdill Subdivision 2 Water Front Mobile Home Lots available immediately!! Cleared and ready for your new home. Will not last long at $55,000 each!! 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. SC harmaine A. Montgomery 863.697-0189 Se Habla 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 Go Fast! Only $409,900.00 2) US 27 Looking for the impossible? Opportunity seldom knocks twice! 5 acres on US 27 on the Palm Beach/Hendry County line. Over 937 feet on US 27 for easy access priced right for a quick sale @ $275K Don't let this one get away! 3) Moore Haven River Gardens 7 Lots Available. New Construction in Growing Area. Build Your Dream Home Here! Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on the pond @$62K Thatcher Blvd., near the river @$68,000.00 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8 $58,500.00 each Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12, @$60K 4) Montura Ranch Estates 125 N. Kennel $42,995.00 735 S. Palm $49,000.00 530 S. Shetland $52,500.00 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00 Maribel Gonzalez 561-722-7347 SeHabla spanol Easter Bunny Special Nooks and crannies in this 4 bedroom 2 bath 1 car garage plus flowering shrubs and colorful plantings are Easter eggs-hid- ing perfect. There's also an in ground swimming pool,oversize lot, summer patio, friendly neighbors, and a fami- ly of squirrels. and it's priced to hop away at $305,000.00. MOO! There's room for a contented cow, pigs, 9i3Fgo ]~i~ acres in MontW -II is include place for living. Available for only $105,000.00 Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 Bd disaster! Fix It Up and it may just be liv 'this doubl'vnole Manou ie lot value at $39.9K The Great Escape Off a country lane in Montura Ranch Estates on 1.25 acres sits a doublewide mobile home on a corner lot with bedrooms 2 bath, There's a jacuzzi tub in master bath and a fireplace in family room. It can be your family's haven for just $152,000. Make This Yours Today! 3bd/2ba doublewide mobile home located in Easy Life. Possible Owner Financing. Priced @ $79,900 Sam J. Walker 863-677.1013 Montura Tracts I List, Show anc Sell 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call Foi Information or Appointment! Need a Building? We have 12,500sq.ft. Engineered Stee Building on 5 Ac. Offered Ca $215K Country Living at its Best Home sits on 7.5 acres Home is completely made ol 100% cedar. Separate build ing 10 ft. away from home is CBS constructed and trirr matches the main house Separate building could be use as an office or guest house. Call for more informa tion! 5 Acres on Highway 27 goinc @ $275K ust Outside of. Town leetwood Home on a beauti ful V acre. The property has a 24x30 shop with office listec at $174.OK Call for ar appointment today! New Listing! 2003 4/2 Doublewide on 2.16 acres Property features a second mobile home, large stee building and storage sheds Very Nice 3 home utl also h j close Give home at 149,900. at $149,900. cathy s. Garcia 863-228-4798 Se HablaEpanol oom 2 1/2 bathroom om te very this a e rred 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 Don't let this one get away! 2bd/1 ba CBS home with a large family room on a very nice corner lot available on W. Obispo. The roof is brand new! Home is being offered at $165K A Must See! Beautiful 2004 manufactured home in brand new condition on the lake. This 3bd/2 ba home has a great view of the lake. The kitchen and bathroom counter tops are faux marble. Home Is being offered at $134.5K Montura Rn states 680 S. Jinete S l[t lot 1.25 acres Grea n! $39.9K Great starter home or investment property in Montura Ranch. This '94 MBH, 4/1 'datgroom plan may be just 're looking for. Start yo ear off right with country ln s best. 1.25 ac., priced to sell at only $89,900. Check this out! 3bd/2ba MH in M ~dgp Srn is clear *l ines. Hom l[ w/ great ...e, e is 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! mBSeHablaEspanol Just Reduced! 3BD/2BA Nice Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe Ac. @ $139.9k New Listing! 2bd/lba on huge lots in Horseshoe Acres. Bring all offers. Seller Motivated $165K New Listing! Montura Ranch Estate 2bd/2ba Mobile Home. Located on paved road. Very clean, Fenced, All appliances included. Get it while you can! Won't Last Long! $107.7K New Listing! Looking for develop- ment land? 28 acs. in LaBelle Ranchettes! Priced to sell fast @ $34K per acre New Listing! Spacious 4bd/2ba doublewide MH in Montura. Split floor plan, living room, family room, too many extras! Hurry, won't last! Motivated Seller! Only $159K New Listing! Looking for a week- end get away or starter home? 2bd/2ba single wide MH in Montura Ranch Estates fenced and on naved road. Only 84.9QK Jerry W. ,Smith 561-261-3444 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. $150K Montura Ranch Estates 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K 2.5 Acres in Montura $90K 5 Acres in Pioneer $179.9K 2.5 acres in Montura, fenced $92.5K 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. Charles H. Kehm III 305-968-2242 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 Listinrg j.-5 Acre Lot located i i pra Ranch Estates go | 45K Seller 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 I FEATUE 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 S Be me .cc:-s s fcniWtni L8393-93v v v- g rn t y-c i - Are I Houses Sale ~i:: ::I~ I Hoses Sal [House Sal I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I House Sal I oues- al I Hoses Sal I Houses Sale1 Servina the communities south of Lake Okeechobee IN THECIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRY COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Fle No: 05-144-CP IN RE: ESTATE OF SARAHDEAROWELL Deceased NOTICETOCREDITORS (SummaryAdminWtratlon) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- TATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of SSummary Administration has been en- tered in the estate of SARAH OEA ROWELL, deceased, File Number 05-144-CR by the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Divl- . sion, te address of which is Post Of- fice Box 1760, LaBele, Floida 33975; that the decedents date of death was SFebruary 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 assignedby such order are: Jolan Garrnett Hug, a minor, by his parent and natural guardian, SJames D. Hull, 451 Hendry Isles - Boulevard, Clewiston, Florida 33440 - and Jennifer Nichol Dalon, 4024 Alba- Sny Road, LaBele, Florida 33935. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- SFEDTHAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for ful payment was made in the Order * of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN STHE 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 APPU- SCABLE 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 Notice: JAMESD. HULL 451 Hendry Isles Boulevard Clewiston,Florida33440 Atoe for Person Giving Notice: OSTERHOUT& MCKINN .RA. LANCE M. MCKINNEY, Attorney Florida Bar No. 0882992 3783 Seago Lane FLMyers, Florida 33901 Telephone: (239) 939-4888 124765 CGS 4/613/06 NOTICE OF INNTENTIONTO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME The undersigned does hereby certiy that * Pedro 0. Diaz, Jr..conducting a 'ving Business at 810 E. Trnidad Ave., ori- Sda, under the fictitious name of Diaz Paving and that said firm is composed of the following persons whose names s and places of residence are as follows: Pedro 0. Diaz, Jr. 936 Sawgrass S S Clewiston, FL Ownership of Diaz Paving is as follows: S PedroO. Diaz,Jr. It Is my intention to apply to the Florida SDepartment of State, Division of Cor- poratlons to register the said name of iaz Paving under the provisions of SChapter 90-267, laws of Florida, Acts Oof1991. SPedro0. Diaz, Sr. 127135 CGS 4/13/06 I la elc Notic l INTHECIRCUITCOURT FOR HENDRYCOUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DMSION File No.: 2006-039-CP Division ESTATE OF: DAVID LENEAL ALLEN Deceased NOTICETO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of David Leneal Allen, deceased, File Number 2006-039-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 1760, Labelle, Florida 33975-1760. The name and address- es of the personal representatives and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. AD creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de- mands against the decedents estate, Including unmatured, contingent or un- liquldated claims, must file their claims with tis court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLU- CATION OFTHIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. . NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FLED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is Apl 6th, 2006. Personal Representative: Blondell Alen Aleyne 1044 Mississippi Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440 Attoey forPersonal Representative: The Pae Law Firm 349N.W. 16thStreet Suite 108 Belle Glade, Florida 33430 Telephone (561) 996-9255 By:. Riccardo Paige, Sr. a. Bar #0539406 124624 CGS 4/6,13/06 NOTICE OF MEETINGS The Glades Correctional Development Corporation will be holding a meeting in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Glades County Courthouse, Moore Haven, Florida: Monday, April24,2006 at4:00 PM This Is a regular meeting for Glades Cor- rectional Development Corporation and will be held every fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 pm. AllInterested persons are invited to at- tend. 1i)t.44,CG' 4/13 06 r2it41' CCI 4lr1ni Love the earth Recycle youe used Items by seI- i l them hi the classl- dleds. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CONRAD SPURLOCK and BARBARA SPURLOCK, husband and wife, Plaintiff v CaseNo.:06-196-CA The Unknown heirs, spouses, devisees, grantees, assignees, enor, ereitos, trustees, or other claimants claiming by, through, under, or against JAMES CROOKE, DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE, DECEASED; and any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against therein named In- dividual Defendant who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said un- known parties may claim an interest as spus, heirsdevisees, grantees, or other claimants, Defendants NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE To Defendants, The Unknown heirs, spouses, devisees, grantees, assign- ees, lenor, creditors, trustees, or oth- er claimants claiming-by, through, under, or against JAMES CROOKE , DECEASED and CAROL CROOKE, DE- CEASED; and any and all unknown parties claiming y, through, under and against the herein named Indivldu- 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 WHOMITMAYCONCERN: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following real property in Hendry County, Florida: LOT 13, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Forida 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, Hendry County, Florida LOT 15, BLOCK J: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, n Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida LOT 16, BLOCK J: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, in Section 27, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry County, Florida "ai bee, ren a:ginrn. yOu id yvu 31A required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to n on Allson C. Hussey, Pavese Law Firm, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Post Of fice Drawer 2280, LaBelle, FL 33975, on or before April 23, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiffs attomey or immediately thereafter oth- erwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated on this :re 8ir. Ojy ao Maicn, 2006. BARBARA BUTLER Cleri. ul Circut oun /SIt OULaCru Deputy Cl ir 122029 G i,.13 i0l,46,.i 06 IN THE CICUIT COURT OFTHE TWNTIET JUDICIALCIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENRY COUNTY FLORIDA Case No.:2005-571-CA JACQUEUNE REDISH, Plaintiff, v. CASE NO.:2005-571-CA The Unknown heirs, spouses, devisees. grantees, assignees, Boenor, credfors, trustees, other claimants claiming by, trough, under or against CHERYL COLLECT DECEASED; DAWN STOVER, as an heir to the Estate of CHERYL COLLETT, DECEASED; and any and all unknown parties claiming to , under and against the herein named i- dividual Defendants who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an in- terest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants; and JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, as un- knownterants in possession,if any, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Noticeishereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo- sure entered In the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Hendry County, Florida, I wil sell the property situated In Hendry County, Florida, more particularly describedasfollows: Lot 15, TWIN LAKES MOBILE HOME ES- TATES CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium here of recorded in Official Records Book 388, Page 676, et. Seq., Public Records of Hendry-County, Foida to- gather 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 he Circuit Court in the HendryCounty Courthouse (being 2nd floor hallway of the Hendry County Courts Judicial Building), at LaBelle, Hendry County, Forida, at 11:00 A.M., onthe 27th day of April,2006. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on the 29th day of March. BARBARA BUTLER Clerr Oi Circuit Coun SBy S.Hlamonld DepULy ilC6 125152CGS4/6,13/06 NOTICETO PUBLIC Tie Hendry County Mosplilj Aulnonly Board 01 Direcilo rs nl oiiitiun j op- C rai mengig Oil Weladay. Apnil 1i 2006 4 a m in in e Corleierice Room al Henrly Regionjl Meditra Center. 524 Werl Sy iTrOte Aru.,ip Clewiqrolanoria -2;u63CGS 4;l.,2006 NOTICE TO PUBLIC Trie Hnary Couriry HouD, i Aulionryv Boaro of Directors llI conduct titel May monnimy Duhlerss melling on Monday Apnl 24m at 200pm mn m Commission CnniDer s 31 t LtdBelI Ciry Hill 481 W. HlIropaotiee Ave. iume La Belle Flora3 126672 CGS4/13/2006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA JEFFREY DAVIS, Plaintiff vs. CASE NUMBER: 05-CA 216 RAY R. MORROW, JOANNE A. MOR- ROW, CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, a Mu- nicipal Corporation; and all unknown persons claiming under or through them, unknown spouses, heirs, devi- sees, grantees, creditors, or other par- ties claiming by, through, under, or against any known or unknown person who Is known to be dead or is not known o beeitherdeador alve, Defendants. NOTICEOFSUITf-PROPERTY TO: RAY R. MORROW and JOANNE A. MORROW and CITY OF MOORE HAVEN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- ion to quet it n the following prop- erty in Glades County, Florida: Lots 7 and 8, Block 49, City of Moore Haven, as described in the revised map of the townsite of Moore Haven, according toPlat Book 3 Page 72 Pub- lic Records of DeSoto County, Forida and being in Glades County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, f any, to Wilam J. Nie- lander, Esquire of William J. Nielander, PA., 172 E. Intedake Boulevard, Lake Placid, Forida 33852, the Plaintiffs at- tomey, and file the original with the Clerk of the above styled court on or before April 14, 2006, otherwise a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com- WINESS my had a and seal of said Court onthe 7thday of March, 2006. iJOl FFLINT CLEO ,OF THE L rCUIT iOURi By: Jennifer Bevis Deputy Clerk 126094 CGS 4/13,20/06 I me Nic ATTENTION MONTURA RESIDENTS NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS' MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION FOR CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for the Central County Water Control District, wi hold their annual landowners' meeting and annual election for the Board of Supervisors on Saturday Apil 29, 2006 for 8;00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. at he Montura Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 255 N. Hacienda Seet in Montu- ra, Floida. The purpose of the landowners' meeting is to conduct business of the Distirct, and hold te Annual Election for the Board of Supervisors. If you need sefc "CctiantboC honse or additional infonrrl on you p contact te ief off"et63-9B3. 7 between ours o a am. to :p.m. A Interested persons are invited to attend and by heard. CENTRALCOUNIYWATER CONTROL DISTRICT. ATENCION RESIDENTS DE MONTURA: NOTICIA DE REUNION PARA DUENOS DETERRENOS (HACENDADOOS)Y ELECTION ANNUAL PARA EL CONDADO CENTRAL DEL DISTRITO DE CONTROL DE AGUA Por to present se esta dando la noticia de que la Junta de Superisores para el Condado Central del Disito de Control de Agua, tendra su reunion annual para los duenos de terrenos (hacendados) y las elecciones anuales para la Junta de Su- pervisores el Sabado 29 de Abril, 2006, desde las 8:00 .m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. en el Centro de recreation de Montura Ranch Estates,255 N. Hacienda Street en Montura, Florida. El motivo de la reunion es para conducir los asuntos del district y hacker la election annual de la Junta de Supervisores. Si iecesita instrucciones especflcas para Ilegar al centro de Recreacon a mas informacion por favor lame alas oficinasdel distrto a 63-9 5797 deas 7:00 am. a 5:00 p.m. Todos los interesados estan invitados asislir yserescuchados. CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONTROLDISTIRCT 117386 CGS 3/1,9,16,30; 4/6,13,20,27/06 READING A NEWSPAPER HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. " REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) CN060065 PICAYUNE STRAND DEMOLITION, COER COUNTY, FLORIDA The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Forida 33406, for Picayune Strand Demolition, Collier County, FL on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened and publicly read. Project consists of structure demolition & re- moval of 134 sites within area formally known as Southem Golden Gate Estates. Items to be removed include structures, fencing, concrete slabs, water wells, boats, automobiles, miscellaneous trash, also abandonment & capping of 65 well sites & septic tanks. An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Wednes- day, Aprl 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Max Hasse Park, 3390 Golden Gates Blvd. W., Naples, FL 34120. For directions call (239) 597-1505 x7603. A site visit will immediately follow -plan holders are stonaly encouraged to attend All bids must conform to the instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest- ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading it for free at purchasing a set for $12.00 atthe above address, by calling (561)62-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public Is invited to attend the bid opening. 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Here are a few tips business professionals can use to improve their small-talk skills: *Be the first to say hello! Introduce yourself. Act as if you're the host and introduce new arrivals to your conversational part- ner or partners. eSmile first and always shake hands when you meet anyone. eTake your time during intro- ductions! Make an extra effort to remember names, and use them frequently in the conversation. ,*Maintain eve contact in any conversation. Many people in a group of three or more people look around in the hope that others will maintain eye contact on our behalf. But people don't feel listened to if you're not looking at them. eGet somebody to talk about why they're attending the event, and you are on your way to engag- ing them in conversation. *Show an interest in every per- son. The more interest you show the wiser and attractive you become to others. *Listen carefully for informa- tion that can keep the conversation going. *Remember: People want to be with people who make them feel special, not people who are "special". Take responsibility to help people you talk to feel as if they're the only person in the room. *Play the conversation game. When someone asks, "How's busi- ness?" and "What's going on?" Answer with more than "Pretty good" or "Not much". Tell more about your- self so that others can learn more aboutyou. *Be careful with business acquaintances. You wouldn't want to open a conversation with: "How's your job at __ ?" What if that person just got fired or laid off? Be careful when you're asking about an acquaintance's spouse or special friend; you could regret it. *Don't act like you're an FBI agent. Questions .like "What do you do," "Are you married," "Do you have children," and "Where are you from?" lead to dead-end conversations. *Be aware of body language. Nervous or ill-at-ease people make others uncomfortable. Act confi- dent and comfortable, even when you're not. *Be prepared. Spend a few minutes before an anticipated event preparing to talk easily about three topics. They will come in handy when you find yourself in the middle of an awkward moment... or while seated at a table of eight where everyone is playing with their food *Shotw an interest in your con- versational partner's opinion, too. You're not the onlypersonwho has opinions about funding the space program or what \will happen to the stock market. eStop conversation monopo- lists in their tracks. If possible, wait for the person to take a breath or to pause, then break in \With a com- ment about their topic. Immediate- ly redirect the conversation in the direction you wish it to go. *Be prepared with exit lines. You need to move around and meet others. eDon't melt from conversa- tions. Make a positive impression by shaking hands and saying good- bye as you leave. With practice, you can learn how to make the most of meetings, interviews, and networking events or of entertaining clients at conven- tions, trade shows, and other work- related functions. You'll learn to appreciate, rather than dread, net- working events. SB 2290 will protect seniors from insurance TALLAHASSEE Florida sen- iors who purchase long-term and home health care insur- ance now have protection from sudden rate hikes and arbitrary claim denials, thanks to a bill passes unanimously by. the Senate Health Care Committee The legislation, SB 2290 by Sen.: Mike Fasano,, ;.i~ywod extend the.same protections To seniors, tFl,. Tom Gatlagher, :State Insurance Commissioner, obtained during the 2003: leg- islative session for consumers who purchased health insur- ance from out-of-state group insurers. Specifically, the bill would protect policyholders from the practice of insurers that close blocks of coverage to avoid'spreading the risk among a pool of insured seniors and then hike rates on the smaller, block. "Seniors who responsibly purchase coverage to prepare for potential illnesses in future Sears should be protected from exorbitant rate increases and arbitrary claim denials, espe- cially at a time when they need their coverage the most," said Mr. Gallagher, who successfully obtained protections for con- sumers when purchasing health insurance during the 2003 legislative session. "I applaud state lawmakers for approving this important legis- lation for Florida seniors and their families." SB 2290 now heads to the. Senate General. Government Appropriations Committee. Its House companion is HB 1349. WCommuniy Lis. ziil .com C ,nrnut nhwI L inlk Ivc s.. r Introducing the newest member of our 1 S General Surgery Team. Harold L. Martin, M.D., F.A.C.S. 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