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GLADES COUNTY Ir- ,i 'm iU M " ^ %e) 1::1 *: -LL .-.''--, ;'h- Fi.. l -..L;"Ft0. Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, April 20, 2006 Volume 79, Number 44 At a Glance Landscaping design Introduction to landscap- ing 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) 946-0244.. 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 inter- ested, or would like additional information, they can contact Erica, at (863) 946-6020. CREW needs volunteers The Community Rebuild- ing Ecumenical Workforce CREW) of Hendry and Glades SCounties is seeking volunteers to assist residents with repairs ,and continued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, electri- cians, plumbers, drywall installers and other trades skills are needed as well as anyone willing to lend a hand! Foir mrore information, e-mail - CRE\\ headquai ters.-~caol.co m oi phone 1i8.3.1 09.'3-1316 or i6 946l 9 14.57. Main Street membership drive The Main Street Moore Haven membership dli ve con- tiinues through the month of March Funding \,ill be used to match grants for facade improvements, siginage and street-scalping projects, and pronoton oi l the ciM as the Srevitalization effort mroes for- 'ard. Founding memberships lor Main Street Moore Ha\en. are f.-3,0.10 Partners, $1500, supporting nlmembeis, $500; Building members, small busi- nesses and organizations, $50 and indi' idual friend member- ships, $25. As a new 501c3, memberships and donations to the program will be tax deductible. For more informa- tion on Main Street Moore SHaven, e-mail twhirls@glade- scountyedc.com or phone (863) 946-0300. CREW seeks donations The Community Rebuildirg Ecumenical Workforce CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking donations of building materials and supplies, includ- ing lumber, nails, drywall, to assist residents with repairs and continued, clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Donations, including monetary contributions, are tax deductible. For more informa- tion, e-mail CREW headquar- ters @aol.com or phone (863) 983-4316 or (863) 946-1457. Lake Level S14.00 feet above sea level Index Classifieds ... .. .18-22 Obituaries ..........2 Opinion .... .... .4 School ............ .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. -nerwszapoom Community Links. Individual Voices. I 16510 00022! 1 a 16 5 10 0 0 022 1 Man arrested following theft By Ideybis Gonzlez LAKEPORT On Sunday, April 16, detectives Steven Harris and Mike Pepitone of the Glades County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from the Cir- cle K convenience store located on SR 78 East and. Loop Road (CR721 in Lakeport, in reference to a robbery, at which time they joined up with Sgt. Salo and Deputy Nieves who were already. at the scene. Upon arrival, detectives met with .store .manager Brenda Phillips, and two .other employ- ees Ashlie Crawford and Jeremy Clark. Ms. Crawford said that while she was at the counter ringing up items for a person, which she new as Robert Fudgem, she noticed an Indian male, which later was identified as Leslie J. Gopher by witnesses. The male subject approached the counter carrying beer, which he then placed on the counter, at which time-he then pulled out a small black.25 caliber semi auto hand- gun and told Crawford, "Be smart, don't push the button," referring to the store alarm. Crawford stated that at that point Gopher then left the store and got into a silver SU\ vehicle and fled the scene traveling to)\ yards the reser\ action road. As detectives proceeded in the investigation they then spoke to a witness, Jeremy Clark, also. an employee of the Circle K, who was outside the store at the time of the incident on break. Accord- An annual tradition: Hunting Easter Eggs ing to Clark, he\ as standing in front of the store when Gopher walked by hinmand said, what'ss up?" Clark also stated that there was another subject inside the vehicle, which Gopher fled in. The second eyewitness, David Snow, who entered the store just alter the incident, but w\as still able to see Gopher and positively identify him Snow\ was able to give several locations in which Gopher may be heading After gathering all statements of the eripic'\ ets and witnesses,. GCSO deputies left the store and proceeded to investigate the leads given to them. Once they approached the reservation, they made contact with the Seminole law enforcement supervisor on duty, who was Jerry "Gator" Sapp. Sergeant Sapp advised GCSO deputies as to the whereabouts of Robert Fudge, who then was apprehended at his home for questioning in regards to the inci- See Robbery -Page 12 0 Local girl wins at competition By Mark Young MOORE HAVEN Hailing fiom Mroote Ha\en. Hale\ Ann Stephenrson-Ahile is making hei high maiks while attend- ing High Tech Central, located in Ft. Myers, as a Practical Nursing Student. She's not only making the grade, ho\\- ever, as Ms. Stephenson- While is making an early mark in her future icareei choice. Haley entered into the Southwest Florida District Health Occupations Students .of America contest, and walked away with the first place title. She followed suit April 7 when Ms Stephenson- ;,,,.hi.Le.-.a\teled io -.Da l tona Beach, with other district win- hers across the state of Florida to compete in the state com- petition's annual convention where she once again claimed the top prize for her poster design. Haley will take her prize- winning design, with a theme pertaining to Heallh Occupa- tions, and travel to Anaheim, California this coming June to match her skills against other state winners in national com- petition Ms. Stephenson-VWhite is on target to graduate from the Practical Nursing program in October of this year and will continue her education track within her chosen career path upon graduating from High Tech Central. Haley is a lifetime resident ot.Glades. County and is the daughter of proud parents See Contest Page 12 There are books and there are... Submitted to INI Josh Canevari was among the children hunting Easter Eggs at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Buckhead Ridge on Easter Sunday. The church youth group sponsored the egg hunt for the younger children. MHHES Students all "Jump" for funds MOORE HAVEN What ing a heart-healthy lifestyle. does fundraising have to do The first place winner with jumping rope? Well, if you helped his class earn a Subway ask a Blake Baker, the top party. Subway of Moore Haven fundraiser at Moore Haven Ele- donated the subs for the win- mentary School, you'll find ning class, which happens to out! Blake raised $549 for the be Mrs. Perez's class in Kinder- American Heart Association. garten, where Blake Baker is a Coach Goodwin spearheads student. the event each spring. The second place class was It is called "Jump Rope for Mrs. Brickel's fourth grade, Heart" because the students with third place going to Mrs. learn that by jumping rope and Davis's first grade class. securing sponsors they are The second place top securing sponsors,money earner was Adrian helping raise money for the Pardo in Mrs. Davis's first grade fight against heart disease and with $301 raised. Ethan Taylor stroke while learning about: raised $235 and is in Mrs. Lee's The seriousness of heart Kindergarten. disease and stroke The total amount raised The lifelong benefits of was right at $4,000 that will be physical activity And the importance of liv- See Students Page 12 By Barbara Oehlbeck ",'-.iliz d mren Iia-,e drifted a\xa' from those simple, ele- mental basics \tllh which mankind was co:nditioned through the countless cen- turies The averail man today has lost touch with which \a\ the w\ ind is tlow ing it does not matter an\ morie, so he pa\s no attention Io the n-lmoveent iof the ai' -- Ernest Lyons This ma\ not seem like an apt beginning for a cookbook mailer ol fact the above except is not recall tihe begin- ning but an introduction of solts to the Bieads & Bruncrh section of the just out FLORIDA FLAVORS II. Other excerpts by Mr. Lyons appear here and there through this un-ordinary cookbook. Rich with original ait by James and Kevin Hutchinson plus artistic motifs, this is an extraordinary collec- tion of recipes and cooking ideas that will add taste and charm to your efforts in the kitchen. The book itself is stunning. High gloss hardback with ring binding which the hardback covers completely. The book is Three hundred and forty four pages. The full color painting on the front cover is a work of atl by Kevin Hutchinson. The weathered cracker house hangs on the side of a creek, an old man contentedly sits on the porch fishing, the palms in the foreground and background See Cooking-Page 12 uDomitted to INI Some of the winners from Moore Haven Elementary's Jump Rope for Heart are, from left to right, Brooke Smith, Marsha Thomas, Kala Mclntosh, Adrian Pardo, and Ethan Taylor. 50o C_-~-- Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20, 2006 Obituaries Mary Lou Moyer Siewert Mary Lou Moyer Siewert, 87, passed away peacefully in the Hurricane Rehabilitation and Care Center March 31, 2006. Mary was born June 1, 1918 in Decatur, Alabama to John Barnabus and Emma Lee. St. John Moyer. At the age Mary Lou of six, her fam- Moyer Siewert ily moved to Melbourne, Fla. Mary graduated from Melbourne High School. She married the love of her life, Walter Augustus Siewert, on April 3, 1937. They enjoyed life side-by- side for 61 years. Waiter and Mary lived their married years in Fellsmere, Clewiston and Fort Pierce before moving to Freedom Square Retirement Center in Seminole, Florida in 1991. Mary moved to The Meadows in St. George, Utah in 2002 to be closer to her daughters. Mary was a wife and mother first, but was very active in her community, starting Girl Scouts in her area, so her daughters could have that experience. She was an active member of the Methodist Church and served many selfless years in the Methodist women's organization. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, embroidering and cro- cheting. Mary also enjoyed travel- ing with her husband in the U.S. and abroad. She enjoyed beauti- ful music and could often be found cooking or crocheting while listening to classical or pop- ular music. She will be remem- bered as a talented, generous, kind and loving Christ-like per- son. All who knew and loved Mary are better people for having her in their lives. Mary is survived by her daugh- ters Elaine Hecker (Peter) of Lodi, California, and Janet Morgan (Pat) of Hurricane, Utah; and grandchildren Eric Falk (Eleanor) and Wade Falk of Edina, Minneso- ta, Lauren Warren (David) of Pleasanton, California, Chet Mor- gan (Liz) of Spanish Fork and Miles Morgan (Debbie) of Hurri- cane; and nine great-grandchil- dren. She was preceded in death by her parents and dear husband; brothers J.B. and Earl Moyer; half-brothers Roy and Howard Seitz; and half-sister Mildred Adams. Her family would like to thank all of the wonderful people at The Meadows, IHC Acute Rehab, Hur- ricane Rehabilitation and Care Center, Southern Utah Hospice, and Dr. McDonald's. office, who gave Mary such professional and tender care during the last few months of her life. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane Valley Mortuary, located at 140 N. Main St. in Hur- ricane, Utah. Visitations were on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the same loca- tion. Interment followed in the Hurricane City Cemetery. All arrangements are made under the direction of Hurricane Valley Mortuary, (435) 635-2454. Funeral Director Tony Whitney. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences and view obituaries at vww.spils- burymortuary.com. Engagement Dorothy (DOT) Coleman Mrs. Dorothy (DOT) Cole- man, age 37, of Clewiston passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 6, 2006 after an extended illness. Mrs. Coleman was born on April 15, 1968 in Pahokee to the late Alphonse Coleman and Ruby Preston. She is survived by her loving mother Ruby Preston and stepfa-- ther Willie James Preston of Clewiston; grandmother Mrs. Essie Mae Miles of Okeechobee; eight sisters, Cpreatha (Alex) Wright of Valdosta, GA, Veronica (Lucky) Miles of Fort Pierce, Linda Coleman of Manchester, Conn, Olivia Smith of Bristol, Conn, Brenda Coleman, Malqueen (James) Powell of Clewiston, Detria Bellison,. Yvonne Hare of St. Matthews, S.C.; 10 aunts, Dorothy Purnell of Port St. Lucie, NellieHarlpo of- Detroit, MI, Bessie Surratt of New Britain, CT, Gail (Dori) Exum of Rocky Hill, Conn, Karen (Isiah) Griffen of Hartford, Conn, Louvella (Ernest) Thomas of, St. Matthews, S.C., Corene Champagine of Florence, S.C., Loraine McDuffie of Tampa, Fla., Clydic Martin of Indian Town, Fla., Mary (Tit) Davis of Clewis- ton; six uncles, Scott (Debra) Edney, of N.B., CT, Larry (Valerie) Miles of Plainville, CT. Harry L. Preston, Simon L. Pre- ston of Clewiston, David L. Pre- ston, Daniel L. Preston of ST. Matthews, S.C. and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the New Bethel AME Church in Clewiston Reverend Conrad Jenkins, Pastor. The Reddick Funeral Home in Clewiston was in charge of all arrange- ments. Philip Thornton Haire Philip Thornton Haire, 84 of Clewiston, died Tuesday. April 11, 2006, in West Palm Beach, FL. He was born April 16, 1921, in Paris, Ontario, Canada, 1to Arthur Stanley Haire and Leora Charlotte Howe. After the death of his father, he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was raised by his cousin, May Patter- son. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theater (Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and Guam) during World War II and received both the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After receiving an Honor- able Discharge from the Corps in 1946, he began working as a radio sales executive selling radio time to advertisers. His sales career took him on the road and he worked for radio stations in California, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Idaho, and Kansas. In 1950 he moved to the Glades area and began his long association with WSWN serving in the capacity as sales- man, sports announcer, copy- writer, and finally, Vice Presi- dent/General Manager, He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clewiston; he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite; he was a Rotarian and a member of the Amrerican Legion. He is survived by his wife of 36years, E. Marie (Law) Haire of Clewiston; daughters Tammy Garrett (Mickey) and Crystal McCray (Mabry), all of Clewis- ton; son Kirk Carlson of St. Augustine, FL.; Grandchildren Adam Haire, Keegan Garrett, Joel McCray, Noah McCray, and Caroline McCray, all of Clewis- ton; brother William Haire (May) and three nephews, all of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his son Kurt Emmanuel Haire. Funeral services were held Friday, April 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Clewiston. Interment followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston immediately fol- lowing the service. Family received friends at Akin-Davis Funeral -Home in Clewiston Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 2- 4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Phil Haire Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bank of Belle Glade, 108 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL. Byrd graduates Basic Water Support Course suominea to iiNI/iien smni Miranda Nichole Humphries and Samuel Ryan Marsalis. Humphries - Marsalis Jerry and Ellen Smith and Michael and Becky Humphries would like to announce the upcoming marriage of Miranda Nichole Humphries to Samuel Ryan Marsalis, son of Gene and Becky Marsalis of McComb, Mississippi. They will be married in Hatties- burg, MS and will reside in McComb, MS. Miranda will be graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall and Sam is a fireman in McComb, MS. Michael S. Byrd, son of Paula Lascher of Fort Myers, Fla. and LW Byrd, Jr. of Labelle, Fla, recently graduated from the Basic Water Support Technician Course while assigned as a stu- dent to Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, NC. Byrd and fellow students received instruction in subjects such as maintenance management, plumbing, military water supply and field sanitation. Upon com- pletion of the course, graduates are qualified to perform tasks expected of a basic water sup- port technician. >VSESEAE t699"9 RS $20 "P"" Fort ~ i4 D TA ETS - v MANY STYLES TO CHOOSE FRO jM42KJ I 3rli .Cjt AfbiFM'Ji 4PUE ASIEIR ==R jui |lgI4*1iIfl^g.ekfl:4^j-I .cjll~rI.Yr.1TUtoni~ *^ i | 7- Byrd is a 2003 graduate of Labelle High School of Labelle, Fla. and joined the Marine Corps in July 2005. 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Clewiston News *lf, LADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheSun Comrnmunitu Service Throuzh Journalism Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Lake Okeechobee fights for its life By Loma Jablonski Okeechobee News LAKE OKEECHOBEE - Politicians, wildlife experts, busi- nessmen and locals continue to focus their attention on the 730 sq. mile lake named Lake Okee- chobee (Seminole for big water). The beautiful lake was once home to a multitude of wildlife from alligators and waterfowl to largemouth bass, blue gill, specks and numerous other fish. Its bounty was essen- tial to the economy of the city and county. But now the lake is in trouble. After years of mis- management, neglect and natu- ral disasters, the fish population is dwindling. At a summit held on Jan. 13, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) discussed the decline in the fish population of Lake Okeechobee with anglers, busi- ness owners and biologists. As reported in February, the FWC took 66 electro fishing samples of largemouth bass at different areas around the lake in areas such as. Harney Pond, Fisheating Bay, Tin House Cove, Indian Prairie Canal, Horse Island, King's Bar, Cody's Cove and J&S Fish Camp. They took a lake-wide trawl in 27 primarily open-water areas such as Taylor Creek, Nubbin Slough, the open water south of the Pass, the shiner traps and the open water out from Horse Island for other species of fish during the month of October. Their findings are far from posi- tive. "We picked up the lowest number of black crappie since the program started in 1973," said Jon Fury, FWC South Region freshwater fisheries administrator, about their recent trawl samples on the lake. "Our capture rate of black crappie larger than 8 inches was 25 times lower than average." Recent electro fishing sam- ples done around the lake in October 2005 also show a lack of baby or, "young-of-the-year" bass which indicates a poor reproduction rate for bass. "We collected one young-of- the-year bass in 16 hours of elec- tro fishing, which is startling," Mr. Fury said. "Following the lake recession and drought in 2000, we collected 163 young-of- the-year bass." When asked what could be- done to save the lake, local FWC biologist Don Fox stated, "There is no short term solution. There is too much water and too much damage to the habitat for a short term fix. "What we need is several years of ideal conditions such as lower lake levels; good weather conditions; and, the political wheel to operate in such a way' as to help the lake. We're going to have to become extremely restrictive on crappie limits. As for the bass, they are not current- ly in as much danger as crappies, but should still be monitored closely," he added. Information presented by Mr. Fox included notable trawl totals. In trawls performed between 1988 and 1991 the dom- inant species in the lake includ- ed threadfin shad, bluegill, black crappie, Florida gar, gizzard shad, white catfish and red ear sunfish. The average number of fish collected was 6,052 with an average of 11.21 fish per minute collected. The average number of threadfin shad was 2,992 and the average number of black crappie being 2,037. The average weight of the crappies was 80.39(g). In the trawl performed in October 2005 the samples changed dramatically. The domi- nant species are now black crap- pie, white catfish, channel cat- fish, Florida gar, bluegill and threadfin shad. The total number of fish collected was 1,145 with an average number of fish col- lected per minute of 2.12. The number of threadfin shad had dropped to 80 and the average number of black crappie had dropped to 482. Their average weight had plummeted to 9.589(g). The drop in shad is particularly alarming as they are an important part of the crap- pie's food chain. According to the recent press release, based on biologists' experience from the past, they expect the recovery of aquatic vegetation and sport fish popula- tions to be a multi-year process. Mr. Fox's findings nave brought to light the issues thal those who depend on the lake for their livelihood have known for years. Mary Ann Martin, owner of Roland Martin's Marina in Clewiston, has seen the lake change over the years. "The quality and quantity of fishing on this lake has definitely declined," she said. "The south end of the lake is worse than the northern end. It is nothing but muck and mud down here. Tour- nament anglers are mainly fish- ing in the Moonshine Bay area because that's the only place where there's fresh, clean wvaer. Crappie. fishing has collapsed and bass fishing has declined dramatically because there just is no clear water." When asked about the eco- nomic impact of the poor lake conditions she said, "The eco- nomic impact is devastating. A lot of my long-time customers are stating that they won't be back next season because of the condition of the lake and the dra- matic decline of fish in the lake." Ms. Martin predicted 'that within the next two years, there will be no crappie left in the lake. "There's nothing left for them to eat. They're not spawning and soon there won't be any (crap- pie) left. Additionally, with the natural food chain destroyed, all pan fishermen will be gone with- in the next two years. There's simply no fish left for them. The figures speak for themselves. The state of Florida better wake up. In 2003 the economic impact of recreation fishing in Florida was $7.8 billion. Non-resident anglers were numbered at 1 mil- lion. Retail sales contributed to fishing were $4.3 million." The decline in the fish popu- lation is already being felt locally. Several bait shops have already closed. Owners of those that remain open are worried. Bubba Helton who, along with his wife Margaret, own Gar- rard's Bait and Tackle Shop,, has seen a significant drop in the number of crappie fishermen, He is worried about the future of the lake because it directly affects his business and his family. "We need to have the lake dropped to 10 feet and have it done now. Then it needs to be kept that low so that we get some grass to grow on the bot- tom," said Mr. Helton. "Crappie need grass to spawn and there is none. The lake has become a pure mud hole. I've even seen a drop in bass, and you can see by the weights that are being brought in at the bass tourna- ments that there is a problem. "You can thank South Florida Water Management and the Corps of Engineers for this mess. We tried to tell them even before the hurricanes that we had a problem with the lake level, but they wouldn't listen to us locals. It's going to take help from those who come here to fish and spend money to get their attention, and we need the help as soon as pos- sible," he continued." ."If we don't take care of the habitat, there will be no fish," stated Mr. Fox. "The lake is so muddy that plants won't grow. Since 1929 fi Royal's) fi FURNITURE APPLIANCES & BEDDING Belle Glade 561-996-646 he aCewlSton -6393-41 &A uCS inmuokalee 259-6574-61368 6eeas w Svl s L* ~ h..rk 'HB'f l Okeechobee News!Lorna Jablonski Sam Baggett of the Big "0" Junior Teen Anglers bass fishing club had a good day recently on the troubled Lake Okee- chobee as shown by the lunker he brought in. .- -. ...... 1 .. . l : ^,,^.^ "",^ '.j _, m il" IVICCA.IE PATIENTS SCAL USTOL FFEE 1.866.294.3476 ANDD RECEIVEAFFREE IETER! 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People have to get united and become involved if they want this turned around. I'm worried that there will be no lake for my grandchildren to enjoy if some- thing is not done to correct the situation and preserve one of Florida's true natural resources." Mrs. Martin agrees with Mr. Helton. "The Corps of Engineers has a limited window of oppor- tunity right now to help the lake. They must continue to discharge water to drop the lake levels before we come out of the dry season and into the rainy and hurricane seasons. The lake is like a patient in intensive care and is just being sustained. Something has to be done. As long as the lake is dirty the estu- aries are not healthy," she said. Jim Dorris of Lake Okee- chobee Bait and Tackle stated, "This time last year it wasn't this bad. The lake is so muddy that crappies can't survive." Jerry Stewart of Slim's Fish. Camp in Belle Glade said, "The dynamite holes are not clearing up. The lake is nothing but mud. Bass can adapt, but crappies like cleaner water. The water level is getting down, but we need it dropped more. In my opinion,. officials need to suspend spray- ing. There is already a foot of sediment helping to choke out the vegetation. We certainly don't need more dead vegeta- tion. Just let Mother Nature take its course. Spraying is an issue by itself. It causes a lot of problems and the lake doesn't need more right now. Lake Okeechobee is one of the best fisheries in the world and we have to-take care of it. Mother Nature will do her part, but we have to give her a hand." But, even as figures continue to' come in showing major declines in the fish population and the water quality does not improve, the lake seems to be telling a tale of its own. At two local bass tournaments last weekend, bass ranging from 1.78 lbs. to 8.69 lbs. were pulled in from different areas around the lake proving that there is still life in the big lake. St.' Glades Chiropractic Center rh, Dr. Manuel L. 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It is up to you to change your attitude toward your family! Once you change your martyred out- look to one of blessing your fami- ly and giving teaching moments, you will see a change in them. I know that you don't believe me, but you can only change yourself. It is by your example that your family \\ill begin to help and sup- port your efforts to. secure a peaceful home. What does your wicked tongue do to your children and your spouse and to you. 1. It doesn't tell them you love them. 2. It makes them feel less than, it hurts their self-worth. 3. They feel that they have no say in things. 4. It makes your husband feel that he is married to his mother! I don't even want to go there.. 5. They feel like servants, instead of family members. 6. Harsh words are worse than whipping. 7. You cut your family out of the conversational loop. The fam- ily is thinking mean thoughts and you can't and won't hear them for fear'of retribution from you. 8. Home life is based on the fear of not making mother mad. 9. Family members hide frpm you. 10. They become afraid to tell you when something happens. 11. After those words have come from your lips, just how do you feel then? Laden with guilt or do you not even realize you are barking nasty remarks their way. Oblivious to the torture you have inflicted upon your loved ones. There is absolutely no excuse for this. I don't want to hear that this is the only way I can get my family to do anything. This is the lie that you tell yourself to not feel guilty. Your tongue can criticize or it can encourage. The choice is all yours. If you have not.changed your attitude, then how can you expect to see a change in them? It has to come from the heart. If not they will see right through you. They may not even believe it at first, because you will not be sounding like the mother that have been used to all your life. The children may think the aliens have taken their real mother away. Prove to them and their Father that you have changed. Sprinkle your words of love, encouragement and teaching, all over your home Apologize for your tongue. Don't play the mar- tyr game anymore No one loves a martyr. Not even you! I want you to FLY without the guilt of harsh words holding you down. For more help getting rid of your CHAOS; check out her Web site and join her free mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net or her book, 'Sink Reflections' pub- lished by Bantam and her new book, Body Clutter. Copyright 2006, Maria Cilley; Used by per- mission in this publication. Community Briefs Hurricane Disaster the Methodist Church). Relief Help Smoking Possible Help is still available ceSSation claSSes from our local Community Rebuilding EcumenicalWorkforce Heart To Hearl will be offering (CREW). But you must register FREE smoking cessation classes again! Call CREW at (863) 983- began Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. at the 4316 or e-mail to: CREWhead- Hendry County Health Depart- quarters@aol.com. 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NemEririor MarknYrur Pep:-rr iers Zia'r BiI Fabian, No,-,r sld -I sytbi. cr-roe Advertising ,wwn mF albnhiewhmewnqs ocas Aderpakg DircIcrr lJ.y i aiter, N&i',,nrnA jcc-,n joy Pamih Ads-emruiriMr~ La'er.sr rrid, j rarrrll A-Imremur Siirri Ice-. h Ap.- L-rmrr Aurnlu lons1,,isroi Nm 14.i.- prw r,.Iri.- Cirrrrrrrno j. Srirtr F", -is-or El Dk.,m EVI,.c PrE-rri. cr. Fl-.iin, rj1..r rT.s ---a Byrd E~i 'rrtr E -l~i- -r r-rr El- Lrr Member of I'~ Florida Press Associadon A new gospel; a not so very new idea By The Reverend Samuel S. Thomas, Ph.D.+ Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston One theme presented in the gospel of Judas isn't really new. Years ago, I recall reading the Last Temptation of Christ by a Greek orthodox archbishop who was inhibited from further ministry for writing the book. He suggested that Judas was the only disciple who had character while the rest were wishy-washy and lacked strength to really be decisive. The book was made into a movie by Hollywood, which took liberties with the story and did a Hollywood version that I didn't find true to the book at all. The author suggested that the last temptation was for Jesus to come down from the cross, give up the messiah stuff, go home and enjoy 'a steak with his friends, let the children bounce on his knee and :savor just howv good life really was. I was a temptation because, in fact, there is something good and blessed by God about this life. While I haven't read the Judas gospel yet, it presents and old recurring theme. I hear it suggests that, in actuality, Jesus and Judas were good friends. It apparently infers (or perhaps, states) that Jesus put Judas up to the betrayal. That's what seems to be shocking to many that Judas might in reality be a "good guy" after all. I worked for a senior minister who used to defend Judas every year during his Lenten series - one of his parishioners referred to him as "Perry Mason", saying that one of these years he was bound to get Judas off and found inno- cent of 2,000 years of being despised. Like many discoveries that have been found over the years, it may be that we really get nothing new but of them. The Gospel of Judas, as I have heard it, doesn't present much new to those who dedicate their lives to studying scriptures. We get some insights, as we did from The Dead Sea Scrolls, but not much is revealed nor is anything likely to change what is already known. The real answer may be to go back and look at how the bible came to be "The. Bible". That's something that not everybody does and something that needs to be done if we are to understand why. some "gospels" were included while others were rejected. By the end of the second cen- tury, early church fathers sought to know if the potential books of the bible to be included were con- sistent with what was handed down from antiquity or not. If the book was known to be of origin of the Apostles, it. would be included, but if the origin was doubtful, it would not be a part of the bible. Those closest to.the time of the New Testament era and who likely knew of the many "gospels" that were around, made a God-guided choice that resulted in our bible as we know it. What then is the value of the newly-reveled gospel of Judas? It hints at what is revealed in scrip- tures already. SThere is that passage in the Gospel of John (chapter 13, verse 27); "What you are going to do, do quickly." Jesus knew what was to come someone was to be the instrument of the betrayal, Judas was that instrument. Jesus didn't say, "Don't you dare!" or "If you do, God will get you!" or "You'll never get awaywith it." Jesus, of course, knew what it was to mean, but there didn't seem to be any recrimination or guilty feelings inflicted. Jesus' comments on that kind of think- ing was, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Instead, it seems Judas could still be within the realms of Jesus' love. In fact, we've always felt that nobody, but nobody would be beyond God's love and grace. A new discovery only serves to make that suggestion once more - that even those we might con- sider beyond God's love, even those \whom we would reject may make it after all. That's good news! Remembering the legacy of Phil Haire By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church My friend Phil passed last week. Some said that his illness had finally won. I know different- ly. His illness was the cross that finally crucified him, but because of his faith, the illness was not the victor. On his funeral card was the fol- lowing: Terminal illness is limited. It cannot cripple love. It cannot corrode faith, it cannot eat away peace and it cannot destroy confi- dence. It cannot kill friendship, it cannot shut out memories, it can- not silence courage, and it cannot invade the soul. It cannot reduce eternal life. It cannot quench the Spirit. It cannot lessen the power of the resurrection. Phil was a living example that while you cannot deny that you have the disease, you can deny despair from taking control. Phil was a resurrection man. His funeral was on Good Friday, his birthday was on Easter Sunday. He celebrated it in heaven. Somehow, I think he knew he would. Somehow, even in the midst of his suffering, he celebrat- ed his relationship with his Lord. We can embrace suffering as Christ did on the cross because we know that the cross is not the end of the matter. There's some- thing better coming. A number of years ago, Phil shared with me the story about a woman who had been diag- nosed with cancer and was given three months to live. Her doctor told her to start making her final preparations, so she contacted her pastor to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. They planned which songs she want- ed sung at the service, 'what Scriptures she would like read and what she wanted to be wear- ing. The woman then told her pastor that she wanted to be buried with her favorite Bible in her left hand and with a fork in her right. When the pastor questioned her last request, the woman explained that in all her life of attending church socials and functions where food was involved, her favorite part was when whoever was clearing away the dinner dishes would lean over and say, "You can keep your fork." She said it was her favorite part because she knew that something better was coming- cake or pie or something great was about to be given to her. So she wanted to be buried with a fork in her hand to let everyone know that they should keep their forks, too, because something better was coming. At the funeral, people walked by the woman's casket arid saw the pretty dress she was earningg , her favorite Bible, and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the pastor heard the question, "' hat's with the fork?". During his message, the pas- tor told the people of the con\ er- sation he had with the woman shortly before she died. He told them about the fork and about what it meant to her. He also shared that he, like many there, would never be able to look at a fork again without remembering this woman and her inner assur- ance that something better was corning. I believe Phil was a fork in the hand kind of person. In this life we are going to have hardships and sickness and even terminal illness. As Christians, however, we can anchor ourselves in the promise that something better is coming. Every time you see a fork let it be a reminder of this promise. In the meantime, let us also embrace the promise that God through Christ is with us to help us with what we are going through right now. We are not alone. With Him, we can make it Praise be to God for thevictory we have through Jesus Christ and the assurance we have through His love! Get heatlhy, make the most of salads Ge het mak When it comes to healthy eat- ing, the first thing one thinks of naturally, is increasing one's por- tions of veggies in the form of a salad. Salads, after all, are. the eighth world wonder when our bodies are screaming for nutrition. If we eat a lot of salads, \ve think to ourselves, we will become healthy, wealthy and wise. EEEEEEEERRRRRK! (that's the sound of putting on the brakes). Before you toss all your nutritional hopes on salads and head to the store for the fixin's, let's quantify that salad and make sure we have the understanding of what makes for a nutritious salad. To do that, let's belly up to the bar, the salad bar that is, and make a quick list of DO's and DON'T's: DO: Lse a smaller plate to keep your portion under control, pile on the greens (see below for a guide), look for the lighter dress- ing (still, go easy!) and bulk up on the veggies. If this is your main course, go for lean proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or low fat cheeses (if labeled as such). DON'T: pig out on the pasta salad, mayo-laden coleslaw and potato salad, croutons, bacon bits, The Dinner Diva Leanne -" & Ely cheese, crackers and other things not grown in the ground. See how easy that is? Potatoes might grow in the ground, but I've yet to see jars of mayo being har vested. Let's make it even easier and just follow these simple guide- lines, excerpted from my book, "Saving Dinner "(Ballantine'. To avail yourself of the nutrient- rich possibilities of a salad, it is necessary to understand what constitutes healthy when it comes to salad making. A pale hunk of Iceberg lettuce with a goopy ladle of blue cheese dressing doesn't cut it. And yet so many people think because they've eaten this "salad", they're giving their bodies the nutrition it needs. Not true! A good rule of thumb for evalu- ating a good salad should be, COLOR. Color is a great indicator of what's ahead: good nutrition or near-empty calories. The more vibrant the color, the healthier it is. Let's go back to that Iceberg lettuce salad. It's pale green and white. The iceberg lettuce's value is mostly the water it carries. Fiber is minimal and nutrition almost non-existent. The blue cheese is dripping with all kinds of fat so that X's that off the list immediately. Let's do a salad makeover, shall we? First of all, you need to choose GREEN. Green like spinach, salad bowl or romaine lettuces-all wonderful examples of what green should look like. The color is there and so is the nutrition. Look for RED. Tomatoes come to mind. Vine ripened and full of vitamin C, tomatoes also contain the important phytochemical lypocene that helps fight cancer. ORANGE or YELLOW? How about some colorful bell pepper or (when. in season) summer squash? Carrots are fantastic sources for beta-carotene, a pre- vitamin for vitamin A. Beta carotene has so many important functions, b5it the best part about beta-carotene is that it will convert into only as much vitamin A as the body needs so there's no worry about taking in too much. You know what happens if you have too much beta-carotene? You turn orange! My son was orange for the first and second year of his life - he LOVED sweet potatoes. I can't help but push the nutri- tional envelope hard when it comes to making salads. Your body needs all these \eggies' The reasons for all this green boils down to the fact that we eat entire- ly too many cooked foods and rarely eat anything raw. A salad gives your body the alimentary opportunity to tackle a raw food and get those important enzymes, vitamins and minerals so readily available from uncooked pro- duce. For more help putting dinner on your table check out her Web site. www.SavingDinner.com or her Saving Dinner Book series published by Ballantine and her new book Body Clutter. Copyright 2006; Leanne Ely Used by permis- sion in this publication. Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. What is up with the fleas! Are they indestructi- ble these days or what! I have tried everything, and nothing has worked well for months. Tell me Dec, what does a dog have to do around here to get flea free? Bark at you soon! Harry the Doc Hound from Savvy Belle Glade. A: Dear Harry the Hound, I think I may be able to help. You poor doggie! I do know the fleas have been very tough lately. Many of my clients, and patients feel the same way you do. There is relief Harry the Hound, but it's going to take some work. Follow these rec- ommendations and I think you will be wagging your tail with joy! All of these recommendations have to be done the same day, and repeat- ed in two, and four weeks. There are three areas, which have to, be treated: The pet, the home, and the yard.. 1. The Pet: Administer a pill you can get from your vet called Cap- star. This will kill all fleas on your pet right away. It's very safe, afford- able, and approved for use in dogs and cats. Next, use a good quality flea shampoo to give your pet a bath and yes, this means bathe your cat too. Don't forget to trim the nails and clean the ears. Towel or blow drying gets those dead fleas out of the fur. If bathing is not your personal forte, then see if your vet can help. After the pet is completely dry, administer a veteri- nary flea topical product. Currently the most affective product out on the market forflea prevention is Advantix for dogs, and Avantage for cats. K9 Advantix repels and kills ticks including those that may transmit Lyme disease, repels and kills 98-100 percent of fleas within 12 hours after application. Repels and kills mosquitoes too! And yes, you still need to use heartworm prevention!. Advantage has the same wonderful flea properties for cats, but none of the tick and mos- quito controls. 2. The Home: Have your home treated for fleas by either your regu- lar pest control company, or see about do it yourself products. Make sure, however, if you do it yourself you are very careful not to use any- thing that can harmyour pets! 3. The Yard: The perimeter of the home is the best part of the out- side to treat for flea control. If you are able to have the entire yard treated, that would be even better. Ok Harry! Hope that gets the job done! Take care, Doc Savvy. E-mail your pet questions to DocSavvy@aol.com, and check out your answers weekly in The Pet Corner. Glades County Democrat Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. 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Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20,- 2006 ~- Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Glades County Sheriff Arrest Report Editor's note: The following individuals listed in the arrest report are not an indication of guilt. Anyone wishing to contact the newspaper upon final disposi- tion of their case, may do so for publication. April Juliana Ramos, 31, of LaBelle, was arrested by Detective Richard Jones on the charges of aggravated assault and crime against person that could not cause death. She was later released on a $35,000 surety bond. Hardi Driggers, 23, of Lakeport, was arrested by Deputy Richard April 10 Lawrence Steger, 65, of Ortona, was arrested by Deputy Bryan Enderle on the charge of DWLS. He was later ROR'ed. April 11 Wayne Osceola, 28, of Okee- chobee, was arrested by SPD Offi- cer Goodman on the charge of DWLS. He remains in custody with bond set at $7,000. Wayne Osceola, 28, of Okee- chobee, was arrested by Deputy Steven McKinley on an active war- rants from Broward County and Escambia County. He remains in DWLS with' knowledge, resisting arrest without violence and refusal to sign/accept summons. He remains in custodywith bond set at $5,000. April 14 Dean Lantz, 42, of Lakeport, was arrested by Detective Mike Pepitone on a Writ of Bodily attach- ment. He was later released on a $1,660 purge. Curtis Hardy, Jr., of Okee- chobee, was arrested by Deputy Queenie Bell on an active warrant for FTA. He was later released on a $5,000 surety bond. the charge of Battery and false imprisonment. He was later released on a $2,000 cash bond. Gerald Peterson, 43, of Moore Haven was arrested by Deputy Jason Griner on the charges of bur- glary and petit theft. He remains in custodywith bond set at $26,000. Ariel Sanchez, 19, of Clewiston, was' arrested by Deputy Jason Griner on the charges of posses- sion of cocaine, possession of mari- juana under 20 grams and smuggle contraband into detention facility. He was later released on a $5,500 surety bond. Lenson Jones, 52, of Moore To read more news, visit www.newszap.com S Metal Roofing TE WA RT Replacement Shingles ST Structural Repairs CONSTRUCTION Mold Remediation -E BRINNG FL .. i L* Additions ROOFING REMODELING RECONSTRUCTION 1821 Lakeview Dr. Sebring 863-385-9403 Email: mark@mcscontractinginc.com wwwv.mcscontractinginc.com Lic. #CCC1325639 Lic. iCBC047717 Ermeri on the charges of DUI; custodywithoutprivilegeofbond. April 15 Haven was arrested o ueputv refuse to accept citation and crimi- Alex Shimake, 48, of Okee- p Steven McKinley on the charge of nal mischief. He-was later released chobee, was arrested by SPD Offi- Michael Knotek, 53, of LaBelle, aggravated assault (domestic vio-. on a $4,000 cash bond. cer Jackson on the charges of was arrested by Sgt. Don Salo on lence). He was later ROR'ed .. A Be careful of the jury duty sam Lanowe DV Ranchers mand TALLAHASSEE- Florida Agri- phone," Mr. Bronson said. "Court enables the: scam artist to clean and catch them off guard."' '-W Bu culture and Consumer Services workers don't call on the phone out the consumer's bank account The scam reportedly has sur- .. -, Commissioner Charles H. Bron- to inform you that you've missed and open up other accounts, faced in New York, Minnesota, Illi- Cabbagei n : son has alerted consumers to a ajurydutysummons." obtain credit cards and establish nois, Colorado, Oklahoma and growing identity theft scam in The scam typically involves a other lines of credit in the victim's other slates in recent years, and. which con artists posing as court- call from a person posing as a name, Mr. Bronson warned, authorities are concerned that it house workers claim that the per- courtwvorker as a result of the per- "This is a particularly insidious will spread. Statewide P IS, W,; son being called, has failed to son's failure to appear for jury fraud because most people take It is vet another example of report for jur duty, duty. When the intended victim jury duty seriously and naturally how con artists try to rip off con- 0 f The scam has been reported in 11 states, although it is unclear whether or not it has surfaced in Florida, officials say. "If you get such a call, hang up and avoid providing any personal or financial information over the protests and reports that they've never received a summons to report for jury duty, they are asked for a social security number, a date of birth and sometimes even a bank account number. Providing that information would want to clear up any mis- understanding about whether they failed to show up for it as quickly as possible," Mr. Broison said. "Such a call would under- standably upset most people, especially with the threat of arrest, Be aware and report child abuse TALLAHASSEE The Flori- da Department of Health joins agencies and. organizations across the country in recogniz- ing April as Child Abuse Preven- tion Month. "Child abuse and neglect is an issue that involves all Floridi- ans," said Deputy Secretary, of Health for Children's Medical Services ICMS', Joseph J. Chiaro, M.D. "This is a time for everyone to realize their part in creating a statewide environ- ment where children are nur- tured, supported, and safe." The Department of .Health recognizes that members of the medical field have a critical role to play in the identification and prevention of child abuse. Physicians and other healthcare service providers are uniquely qualified to notice even the smallest physical or mental changes in a child. This vigi- lance leads to earlier detection and reporting of potential abuse cases. Additionally, research shows that childhood abuse has the potential for major health impacts through adulthood, making the role of the physician even more critical to ensuring the development of healthy adults. Through CMS and other agency. divisions, DOH is demonstrating pur commit- ment to the prevention of child abuse, abandonment and neg- lect. The CMS Child Protection Teams provide multidisciplinary assessment services to children and families involved in child abuse and neglect investiga- tions. They conduct medical evaluations, provide diagnosis, medical consultations, nursing assessments, forensic and spe- cialized interviews, family psy- chosocial assessments, psycho- logical evaluations, aid provide' a variety of child abuse and neg- lect training for family members and professionals. Child Abuse Prevention Month was initially proclaimed in 1982 by President Ronald Regan. The 'symbol of. child abuse awareness is the blue rib- bon. Originating in Virginia in 1989, a grandmother of a three- year-old boy who died from his mother's abusive boyfriend tied a blue ribbon to her van as a symbol of her personal commil- ment to the prevention ol child abuse. This month, child abuse pre-. vention materials will be avail- able at Child Protection Team offices and County Health Departments across the state. Additionally, Secretary Frangois will participate in the Prevent Child Abuse Florida's Child Abuse Prevention Month press conference at 10:00 on Tuesday, April 4, in the Capitol Courtyard:. For more information, visit the DOH Web i site at www.doh.state.fl.us and select Children's Medical Services from the drop down menu or visit www.cms-kids.com. sumers. People need to always remem- ber to avoid giving any personal or financial information over the telephone to anyone whose iden- tity they have not verified, Mr. Bronson said. Florida urges early vaccinations TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri- culture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against East- ern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus as mosquito sea- son gets under way. Four cases of EEE have already been confirmed in Florida since January, one as recently as this week, even though the first cases are not usually seen untilMay. Mr. Bronson says the majority of cases can be prevented.through proper vaccinations and booster shots against mosquito-borne ill- nesses and he is reminding horse owners that now is the time to take action. So far this year EEE has been confirmed in horses in Columbia, Duval, Marion and Levy counties, allofwhichwere, fatal. TOUCHDOV 0 BREAKFAST X 2 Pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 Strips and 2 sausage Sont $412 *--- -* IlW0 S10% OFF - I Breakfast, u Lunch or I Dinner i lust Present Coupon * I o'tfer E.p 4 t 30 06 L - *-* (\jftf , ^mm^ y , ST 10% OFF I I I bacon Breakfast, : links I Lunch or I I Dinner I \ I lust Present Coupon '1 I Not valid tv/any other I 19 I qfer E.p 4. 30, 06 I Ila 1030 West Sugarland Hwy. 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"~ ~ '~~"~ ~`~ Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee II, Ams- AGM . mew AM " ~i~_~i~* "~~*r~k. ~~~ ".W~( h3 M 9:C V I I i Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Kissimmee Prairie Whooping Cranes, the tallest of the North American birds, stand nearly 5 feet tall. Their wingspan measures between 7 and 8 feet (compared to the Sandhill Crane's just over 3 foot height and seven foot wingspan). Males weigh 16 pounds, and females weigh 14 pounds. The average nesting terri- tory for a pair of whooping cranes in Wood Buffalo National Park is 1,013 acres. The Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation Commission. (FWC) has helped establish a non- migratory flock of whooping cranes that inhabits central Florida year-round. A migratory flock of whooping cranes, which winters in central Florida, is also being re- introduced. In central Florida Whooping Cranes begin to lay eggs in January and on through May. Most nests contain two eggs; occasionally, nests contain only one egg, and rarely three. Most pairs raise only one chick; whooping cranes rarely succeed in raising two chicks. Whooping Cranes mate for life, but they will take a new mate after loss of the original. The pair will return to use and defend the same nesting and wintering territory year after year. Initially, chicks are cinnamon brown; by four months of age emerging white, adult-like feathers produce a mottled appearance and can fly when they are two to three months old. Young Whooping Cranes achieve adult-looking plumage as they approach 1 year of age. For non-migratory whooping cranes in Florida, young become independent just before the par- ents begin their next nesting sea- son. Whooping Cranes are known to live at least 22 years in the wild and perhaps as long as 40 years. The world's Whooping Crane pop- ulation has gradually increased from a low of 22 birds in 1941 to 450 birds in spring 2004. Always rare, the Whooping Crane popula- tion may never have exceeded 10,000 at most. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Whooping Crane habitat was lost to agriculture and drainage, and humans hunted the birds and collected their eggs-all of which contributed to the popula- tion decline. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is involved in a multi-agency proj- ect to restore the Whooping Crane new site for crane c new sinewszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. tin TolllI a awa .. 1 "REIC.. ANCINI ......matio: i iabout ourqualificationandexpen:ei "''^ils~ ;.ii | ip y t .; L s ig I Before you decide, ask us to provide you with written information about our qualification and experience. SThehiring of an attorney is an important decision nd shoul not be based solely on advertisements. Ili+ lrl'+" j +l'" .... -: =. + ;' Z ."i"-",iL JJi .+="; ++. +I eoeyudcde s st rvi o ihwite loro lIMorqalialo n x dn . to its former range in the southeast- ern United States and is the lead agency in Florida, but this coopera- tive effort involves, among others, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, the Canadi- an Wildlife Service, and the Inter- national Crane Foundation. Whooping Cranes occurred natu- rally in the southeast until the mid- 20th century, and there are records of Whooping Cranes in Florida until the 1930s. Migratory and non-migratory subspecies of Sandhill Cranes were used in place of Whooping Cranes to answer the question of whether migration in cranes is an acquired (learned) or innate (genetically dic- tated) characteristic. Initial studies proved that non-migratory cranes could be produced from migratory stock.. In 1990, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service selected Florida's Kissimmee Prairie as the most promising place to attempt the first reintroduction of Whooping Cranes in Eastern North America. One reason Florida was selected was that the state has a large and stable population of non-migratory Sandhill Cranes. The other two populations of non-migratory Sandhill Cranes (the Cuban and the Mississippi) were far less success- ful. Researchers expected that if non-migratory Whooping Cranes could succeed anywhere, Florida was the most logical place to try first. The first release of 14 Whoop- ing Cranes occurred in February 1993 and between 6 and 48 cranes have been released each year Since. The technique release tech- nique involves two weeks of adjust- ment in a specially constructed release pen by a gradual transition to a new life in the wild. When they are in flight, it is easy to confuse other large white birds-such as White Pelicans and Wood Storks-with Whooping Cranes, especially if you are observ- ing from a distance or in poor light. To tell the birds apart, look for the amount of black on the wing. Whooping Cranes have black only on the wing tip, while White Peli- cans and Wood Storks have black feathers almost the full length of their wings. (For more news from the Flori- da Fish and Wildlife Commission, see the link at http://www2.newszap.com/local.li nks/florida/index.htm.) Pet of the Week winner Gizzy Runkles chomps away at his greenie and took this kind of a close up to get a good look at this week's Pet of the Week of the winner. Gizzy's natural coloring and dark fur makes his good looks hard to find sometimes, but that won't be the case after he gets the full treatment at Doc Savvy's Animal Hospital for winning a full day at the spa. 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Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep and Eagle vehicles only. 2004 Daimler Chrysler Motors Company, LLC. Chrysler, Jeep Dodge and Mopar are registered trademarks of Daimler Chrysler. Good Year is a registered trademark of The Goodyear Tire 8 Rubber Company. HAMPTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP HENRY COUNTY'S ONLY 5-STAR CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP DEALER ICRsLERI *S fIt really does make a difference!V u"e I WBISrsiiM-^ U* f ***j I at B (863) 983-4600 202 W. Sugarland Hwy. 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TechBridge Youth training program TechBride Youth training serv- ices a program that is dedicated to enhancing the employability and work readiness skills of Out of School Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 that live in the Hendry/Glades area, is presently accepting applications for enroll- ment and is ready to assist young adults who are ready to deploy on the road to.success. In association with the Clewiston Adult School and the Clewiston Career and Development Services Center, we offer students the opportunity to obtain their GED as well as con- duct job searches and assistance with continuance of their educa- tional goals. For more information contact Patrick Coleman at (863) 983-1300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. Teacher of the Year celebration The glades County School Dis- trict Teacher of the Year celebra- tion will be held April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Northlake Estates R.V Park in Lakeport. The guest speaker will be Sam Bennett, 2006 Florida Teacher of the Year and finalist for National Teacher of the Year. The meal will be catered by Gator Hammock. The celebration will honor Mrs. Crystal drake OF Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School Teacher of the Year and Glades County 2007 Teacher of the Year. In addition, Cindy Ringstaff and Alice Gardner will be honored as the Teachers of the , Year from Moore Haven Elemen- tary School and West Glades Ele- mentary School respectively., School Board meeting Regular meetings will now take place on the second Thurs- day at 6 p.m. and the fourth Thurs- day at 9 p:m, in the Glades County School Board meeting room, 400 10th Street, SW in Moore Haven. Report available The NCLB School Public Accountability Report from Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School is available on the school Web site http://glades.edgate.org/moore- haven/index.php, copies of the report are also available in the school's main office, 700 Terrier Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven. Sunday school St Theresa Catholic Church in Buckhead Ridge has begun its Sunday school (CCD) program. Please call Ann at 467-1516 or Fr. Dan at the Parish Office (863) 946- 0696 for more information. Fun for all ages! Glades Truancy Program The Glades County School Board has adopted a truancy pro- gram for all Glades County schools for the 2005-06 school year, in an effort to reduce unex- cused absences. Glades Truancy Program handbooks are available at each school office. West Glades, Elementary Parents: FCAT scores may be picked up at the school office, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. GED classes The Glades County School Dis- trict is offering GED prep classes at Moore Haven High School (room 26-003) for adults who wish to obtain their GED. Classes are on. Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. You may register the night of the classes. If you have any questions you may call Scott Bass at (863) 946-0202 ext. 13. Children's advocates are needed The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program needs volunteers to rep- resent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected chil- dren before the court, social serv- ice agencies and the community. No special educational degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commit- ment to helping a child. Atten- dance at three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239) 461-4360 or (800) 269-6210 for more information, and to reserve your space for training. Accountability report The "No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report" for Moore Haven Elemen- tary School is now\ available in the elementary school office. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by the office and one will be made available to you. Stop the violence The Hendry and Glades Domestic and Sexual Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing servic- es, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic/sexual violence in our community. The meetings rotate between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved in the council or for information about meeting dates and times, please call Abuse Council and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension (REACT): (863) 674-1811 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to speak with an advocate. Submitted to INI The Moore Haven Elementary track team shined during their recent competition against LaBelle. The group of fifth grade boys and girls showed much promise at the Aoril 13 event. DIGITAL RECEPTION SERVICES, INC. Satellite TV IE c.-iSP- ....,* .... Lots of blue ribbon winners came home to Moore Haven Elementary after a great day of track and field against LaBelle. Moore Haven Elementary shines at track at field event The Glades County 5th grade boys' track team beat Labelle's track squad April 13, while representing Moore Haven Elementary School. The girls' team finished sec- ond overall. Javontae Broughton shined for the young Terriers after taking home four, first place ribbons. He won lirst in all his events Long jump, 50, 100, and 4X100 relay. Christopher Jacobs. won first in the 400. Damien Smith won first in the 200. Kohl Sanders won first place in the pull-ups. Luis Rico won first in the jump rope. Cooper Bartley won first in the sit-ups. Lai Loni Carey won for the girls in the jump rope competition. Julia Gonzales won first in the 50. The 4x100 relay was won Javontae shows off four first place blue ribbons after having a stellar day at Moore Haven Elementary's track meet against LaBelle. by Javontae Broughton, Vin- ton Lewis, Julia Gonzales, and Brenda Hernandez. Coach Goodwin was proud of his teams performance and sportsmanship. Buy, Sell or Trade in the Classifieds, Pages 18-22 C I--I R C I-I Pasios Chuck & Karen Pelham Ignited Youth Ministry. Every Wednesday 7:15pm 370 Holiday Isle Blvd 863.983_318 www.newharvestnet SIntroducing the newest member of our General Surgery Team. ] Harold L. Martin, M.D., FA.C.S. D r. Martin received his bachelor's degree in Pharmacy fromn Florida A&M Uruversitv mTallahassee and t Hahis Medical Degree from Howr.ard oUiu'eruy School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. 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Art for illustration purposes only. 10 Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Ossie Raulerson's story, told to local historian Special to INI/www.tommymarkham.com Ossie's Uncle Lewis had a mercantile store in Okeechobee. Built in 1905. He sold a little bit of everything, mostly to Indians.. Special to INI/www.lamartin.com Steamboats brought supplies from Kissimmee down the river before the railroad was through to Ft. Pierce. This photo is from a post card written to Faith Raulerson from Fort Pierce, Florida, March 20, 1912. The writer asks her, among other things, "How is your new town coming on"-referring to what was to be Okeechobee, I assume. The photo from the Ellis and Faith Meserve collection, courtesy of Marie Box. -,: ..-.,--- .-_ -, pi'.- -. - Special to INI/www.tommy markham.com This was the road from Okeechobee to Fort. Pierce in 1905. It was some years later that Ed Raulerson started up this road with skins to sell, bringing back supplies for Uncle Lewis's store in Okeechobee. Bed Races at Sugar Festival Sponsored by the Hospital Foundation CLEWISTON Hospital beds are typically no fun, but that will change as teams com-r pete in the Hospital's Founda- tion Bed Race at 10 a.m. on Sat- urday, April 22 at the Sugar Festival (on Royal Palm). Crowds will gather to watch as teams from the local schools, banks, radio station, and hospi- tal put their best efforts into pushing hospital beds to the fin- Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology ish line. Team costumes will also arouse the curiosity and humor of the public as the Foundation board members judge them. Winning teams and best over-all team costumes will be given individual $25 gift certificates for Sunrise Restaurant compli- ments of Greg and'Melisa Mar- tinez. Come out and meet the board members of the recently activated Foundation: Robbie Castellanos (Board Chairman), Carl Berner, Tom Conner, Miller Couse, Dr. James Forbes, Chris- tine Howell, Sylvester Humphrey, Wendell Johnson, Karl Larsen, Melisa Martinez, Tommy Perry, Morris Ridgdill, Chris Shupe, Dr. Martha Valiant, Sassy Whitehead, and Sandy Woodall. Join the fun; call Glenda Wil- son, the Executive Director of the Foundation, to request an entry form and additional infor- mation: Hendry Regional Med- ical Center, (863) 902-3016. ($50 entry fee required proceeds will go to the Foundation fund.) Tim loannides, M.D. and Cynthia J. Rogers, M.D. are pleased to welcome Jonathan S. Sanders, M.D., J.D. to Treasure Coast Dermatology Specializing in the Treatment of Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Diseases of Skin, Hair & Nails Veo echIOkehoe p St*Lce es: 77-78336 FotPirc:- 7- 464-6464~ Meicre H ma 0 Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history Edited by MaryAnn Morris From 1977 until her death in 2003, Independent Newspapers of Florida was privileged to have on staff a superb writer and historian, Twila Valentine. Mrs. Valentine wrote much about the history of the people and places around Lake Okeechobee and about the lake itself. Together with Okeechobee's Betty Williamson, President of the Okeechobee Historical Society, she co-authored book, nowin its sec- ond printing, "Strolling down Country Roads in Okeechobee." The following story is from an interview Mrs. Valentine conducted with Ossie Raulerson. ."Old man Pete (Raulerson'i came here from around Bartow to Basinger and stopped there for awhile. It must have been a half dozen houses built there and he thought it was too crowded, so he moved into Okeechobee. That was before my time. He came here in 1896 and I wasn't born 'til 1906. "I was born in Fort Drum in 1906. My parents were living at what the old people used to know as the wood landing on the Kissim- mee River. Imean the old river, not this new cut through there. My dad ran a saw mill up on the hill and had a house there, too. He fur- nished the steamboats %\ill wood fuel and that's \wh they called it wood landing. "When my mother \\as expecting me, we moved up to Fort Drum because her brother lived there and the closest neigh- bors w\e had at home were about ten miles away. (So there was no one nearby to help with'the birth.) They went to Fort Drum in an ox wagon and it was quite a trip back then. \\hen I was just a few days old, w\e \ ent back home to wood landing. "\'e lived there until I was about three or four years old, then \\e moved and came here (Okee- chobee. in 1910 and there was an old house where the old school building used to be (on South Par- rott Avenuel. I guess it was built before we came here. There was only about five.or six houses in the whole place at the time, "We moved here on a slear boat and Taylor Creek over here was just as crooked as could be. The captains on those steamboats had to be pretty careful going in there that they didn't his on any of those snags or something Captain Johnson had three steamboats, two on the Kissimmee River and one on the Caloosadatchee that went to Fort M) ers to serve the peo- ple over there. S"The house we had, it was what they called a board and batten house. They would build a house and use one inch by ten inch boards up and down and over the cracks they would put a one by four over to keep out the wind and rain. We moved there and the storm of 1910 blew the house off the blocks. They didn't have any concrete stuff then. You'd go out and saw you an old lighter pone log to a certain length and build the house up two or three feet on the logs. It blew off the logs. "Where Frank Williamson's pasture is now there was two or / COMPUTERS \ had tin on the sides and one door. I doubt he ever had a lock on it. He would bring his merchandise in from Kissimmee and all through the lakes up there and down the Kissimmee River. "The Kissimmee River then was just as crooked as could be and it would take a pretty good while. But he would unload it at a place by his warehouse. So something hap- pened. The business wasn't good enough or it was taking too long to bring merchandise in from Kissim- mee and all through the lakes up there and down the Kissimmee River. "See, most of his business was Indians and they would barter and trade. They would bring in skins, mostly alligator skins, coon skins, otter skins and sell them..Uncle Lewis was buying all. that from them and he would have to ship it up North, going through Kissim- mee. There was a little narrow gauge railroad going out of Kissim- mee up north to Jacksonville where they could ship them on up north. His merchandise came in the same wayand it took along time. .Then the East coast .Railroad came in there over in Fort Pierce and it was easier to drive oxen and wagons to Fort Pierce to get mer- chandise there than it was to get it by steamboat. "My brother, Ed Raulerson, who Microfiber 10 Rocker Recliner D Brown Tan Green Sofa $299 GREAT SAVINGS ON EVERYTHING 25% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES DURING APRIL AT THE FOOT OF THE BRIDGE 340 N. BRIDGE STREET LABELLE (SR 29 NORTH) was ten years older than me, he was known at that time as an expert ox driver. He had been han- dling oxen ever since he was big enough to climb up in the ox wagon, I reckon. So my brother and one other fellow, I can't remember his name, they had two ox wagons (a pair of oxen to each wagon) and they'd leave here before daylight and walking, get over there to Ten Mile Creek: that's ten miles from Fort Pierce. "There was a ford there where they could cross and just before you crossed, there was a bluff vith lots of dead trees where you could get wood to burn. Going from here they'd get there after dark that night and stop o er and have their fire and camping outfit. The next morning by daylight, they'd be on their way again and drive on in to Fort Pierce, load up \with their mer- chandise and drive back to their camp, sleep there again, leave again the nextmorning and make it back here that night. "They'd get here sometimes at ten o'clock at night and just drive those wagons of merchandise to the store at South East Fourth Street, unhook the oxen and leave the wagon load of merchandise there 'il the next day. (The trip took three days from before daylight until \well through the evening the third day.) That \\as pretty slow. 0% Leather ark Brown & Love Seat $1099 -.' 863-674-0003 NEC Authorized Business Telephone Systems 111/n^:- ( 1I..Il Serving: Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River Counties Since 1990 s88-467-9090 403 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee Contractor License Number: OCSL2740-01 sales@icsflorlda.com www.icsflorida.com Anniversary Sale Jacon River Furniture& Decor Is now 2 Years Old In LaBelle Plush Extra Firm 4 Piece Cypress Twig 660 Coil Lawn Set Queen Mattress Set $499 $399 t-4 .... .,.,-. .; . " '" ,. : ':- f -; f .'-'--- ' ..I P :, '.'**'l'' -. three families who had settled out there. Everyone who'd come in would put in a citrus grove. They would buy them a 40 acre tract of land out there and cear up eight to ten acres of it and put in a citrus grove: They'd never clear the rest of it. That was too hard of work. You didn't have anything but oxen. That was the most power you had and man power to clear anything: move trees and debris or anything you had. "Uncle Lewis Raulerson, he built a little mercantile store and he. sold everything ... a little bit of hardware, and axe or a saw, nails, groceries, but most of his business was Indians. There were very few white people here. He got his mer- chandise by steamboat up Taylor Creek and it was a lot different from what is like now. "Lncle Lewis had a little ware- house about as big as a room. It I , 2!!!.. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, ,April 20, 2006 I Ics I Sevn h omnte ot fLk kehbeTusaArl2,20 Students Continued From Page 1 sent to the American Heart Asso- ciation. Other students raising over $100 were Jesse Espinosa in Ms. Sommer's first grade, Skyler Burke in Mrs. Brickel's fourth grade, Kala- McIntosh in Ms. Drake's second grade, Brooke Smith in Mrs. Williams' third grade, Marsha Thomas in Mrs. Goodwin's third grade and Ethan Basche in Mrs. Beck's fifth grade. The students will receive prizes from the American Heart Association and also will receive Subway certificates for free subs. If you'd:like to learn more about "Jump Rope for Heart", check out the Web site at http:..; ,\\ \ .arnericanheai t.org/. -UUIIItLLt IU 11I Blake Baker, first place win- ner for the Jump Rope for Heart contest, raised $549 in the annual fundraiser held at Moore Haven Elementary School.. Submitted to INI Left, Michael Muros, 7, was busy hunting Easter Eggs after church on Sunday in Buckhead Ridge, in the grounds near Saint Theresa's Church. The annual egg hunt has become a tradition at the church. Children who attended Easter Sun- day services at Saint Theresa Church in Buckhead Ridge on Sunday were invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt after church services. The church youth group sponsored the egg hunt and supervised the fun for the younger children. Community Events Free services to help elders Center for Independent Living will be doing outreach on a regular basis at the Moore Haven, Clewis- ton, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon-2: 30 p.m. You can contact Tera or Linda at the Center for Independent Living at (941) 766-8333 in Charlotte County to find out the days that they will be available in those areas. Economic Council Meetings The Glades County Economic Development Council normally meets the first Monday of the month at 6:15 p.m. in the confer- ence room at Glades Electric Coop- erative. If you are not a member, please contact the EDC about join- ing. If you. are a member, please plan to attend the meetings. As the Main Street effort, and other initia- tives move forward, we will need a host of knowledgeable volunteers to serve on various committees and \ve encourage your participa- .tion. VFWPost #10539 The VFW will be open Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday, 10.a.m.-10.p.m.; Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., or later; and Sunday, 1-8 p.m. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m., Mon- day through Thursda\. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Bar bingo starts at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Lunch will be avail- able. Singles darts every \Wednes- day, 7 p.m. Cafeteria is open from 5-8 p.m., Thursda\' nights. Fridasb at 7 ?.m there ill be live music and dancing. On Saturday, holdogs with kraut are served at noon. Sat- urday dart doubles at 7 p.m. VFW Post#9528 The VFW Post #9528 is located at 2002 Hwy. 78 W. in Buckhead Ridge. For more information call (863) 467-2882. Post hours are from noon until 8 p.m. daily. Wednesday is Ladies Auxilianr din- ner from 5:30-7 p.m., and the cost is $5. Every Thursday. the post has bar bingo at.12:45 p.m. Lunch will be available. Every Friday a steak dinner with baked potato, salad and rolls are served from 5:30-7 p.m. with a $9 donation. Dancing immediately follows the dinner. All games and special events are shown on three televisions. The game room has a regulation-size pool table. Post meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, beginning at 10 a.m. Commander Albert Crank is avail- able at -67-2882. B.H.R Moose Lodge The lodge is located on IU.S. 78 \V in Buckhead Ridge. Regular bingo is played Tuesdays at 12.30 p.m. Lunch is available each day. Members and qualified guests may play. Wednesday feature an Italian dinner or alternate entree from 5- 7:15 p.m. and Saturday's dinner is from 5-7:15 p.m. Music for dancing starts at 7:30 p.m. Call the lodge to see \\ho is playing Sunday morn- ing breakfast is served from 8-10-15 a.m. American Legion open Moore Ha\ en American Legion Post 299 is no\v having bingo, Sat- urday nights at 6 p.m. Hamburgers, drinks and dessert will be provided at a minimal cost. Diabetes Awareness Hendry County Health Depart- ment Heart to Heart Program and Senior Connections are offering an eight-\ eek Diabetes Class at 2 p.m. each \'ednesda\ at the Nobles Senior Center. Classes include the diabetic diet, understanding carb- counting, eye and foot care, and the ABC's of diabetes (the A IC test, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol All diabetics, long term or newly diagnosed, are welcome. Cooking Continued From Page 1 seem to be waving in the wind, and like a brilliant umbrella, a poinciana tree spreads its full-in- bloom arms over the little weath- ered house. It's a quiet, forever Florida scene of a bygone era. The table of contents is very unusual and very inviting...includ- ing Party Fare, Breads and Brunch, Salads and Soup, Entrees, Seafood Entrees, Vegetables and Side Robbery Continued From Page 1 dent. Fudge advised the deputies that he was in the store near the beer cooler, when Gopher came up to him and stated he was "fix'n to rob this place." Fudge advised that he did not take Gopher seriously therefore got his items and went to the counter and paid for them. Fudge then witnessed when Gopher pulled out the gun, pointing at the clerk and told her, "Be smart don't push the button". At that point, deputies took a sworn witness statement from Robert Fudge and all units pro- ceeded with the search for Leslie J. Gopher. When in the search for Gopher, Seminole Police Department (SPD) Officer Jackson observed the subject driving a Silver Ford Explorer. He then activated his lights and sirens. At this time Gopher then drove directly at Offi- cer Jackson, causing the officer to swerve off the road. Gopher then Dishes, Desserts and lastly there are the Pet Pages. ; No less than twelve salsa recipes just beg to be tried. And there's Peachy Pork that can't wait for Sunday dinner or company as well as Southern Sausage and Wild Rice. And who can live with- out the treats of key limes? There's no less than three whole pages of key lime pie recipes including the Lorelei Key Lime Pie that dates back to the original Florida Classic Flavors published over twenty years ago. Although it's personal, Mama's Best Country Meat Loaf, has been turned his vehicle around and began to head north, where at this time a pursuit ensued with numer- ous units from Glades County Sheriff's Office along with SPD. The pursuit ended as Gopher turned into a private driveway at 1450 North Tucker Ridge Road, where he lost control of his vehi- cle causing it to strike a tree flip- ping onto the driver side of the vehicle. As officers approached Gopher's wrecked vehicle, SPD Officer Jackson observed Gopher holding a small handgun. At that point, several commands were given to Gopher to drop the gun or they will shoot, at which time Gopher dropped the gun. The gun was quickly kicked away from the area. The gun was then recovered by detectives on the scene and then found to be loaded with three rounds of .25 caliber bullets, including one chambered. While Gopher was being place under arrest and still trapped inside his vehicle, Gopher made numerous statements to the offi- Finish High School ...very fast and all online! 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Officers waited for the Semi- nole Fire Rescue, which. were called to the scene to treat Gopher for minor lacerations, caused by the collision and to complete the extraction. After medics cleared Gopher he was then transported to the Glades County Jail for booking. After transporting Gopher to the Glades County Jail, detectives escorted Gopher to the Criminal Investigations Division for an interview. He stated that he did not want to talk to anyone at that point. During the walk back to the jail Gopher advised detectives that once he was out on bond he was most of the time. "The young are wonderful. They are the promise of the future. Protecting the young, teaching the young to survive are elemental expressions of love, "The Last Cracker Barrel" by Ernest Lyons For more information and availability, call, write, or e-mail Barbara Oehlbeck. 25075 Grassy Run Muse, LaBelle, Fl. 33935, Phone/fax same: 863-675-2771, e-mail doco@strato.net. going to take care of things and get out of here. Gopher is still in custody with bond set at $1.5 million and is awaiting trial, charged with five first,, second and third degree felonies which are, 1) second degree felony; Flee with disregard of safety to persons or property, 2) third degree felony; driving while license suspended habitual offender, 3) third degree felony; aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, 4) second degree felony; possession of weapon by convicted felon; firearm or con- cealed weapon, 5) first degree felony; robberywith fire arm. Because of statements made earlier by Gopher, detectives inter- preted that Gopher would be a flight risk as well as danger to the community and law enforce- ment. SUbmitea to INI Haley Ann Stephenson-White is a promising young nursing student and is on her way to national competition for the state of Florida's Health Occupations Students of America contest this summer. Contest Continued From Page 1 Leroy and Su White, of Moore Haven. "I am thankful to all those who have supported my educa- tional endeavors," Haley writes in a released statement. Haley is yet another proud teprtsertatmi\e :1tf Glades County who has exemplified the coun- ty's cornimdtme nt to educating their young residents, while showing the sheer determina- tion to better the quality of life fio: her self and fellow citizens. The Glades County Democrat congratulates Haley on a job well done and offers our best wishes in the state competition. ."-' -"" .:.-:: 1~.. . Headlines Publk i issues Forum Local Llks Stories from Independent' An open forum in v.hich A director,' of eb.ite. h I 7 newspapers in South lisues of the dio,' ore for location go.ernmernt. seorchble archives. 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The Sun ~-~-~--t~ne -- ------ ---- ------~-" - Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April.20-,-200 Pf--l Forv Freee `' .? .. I " Thursday, April 20, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee SPORTS Girl's softball ends regular season Lady Tigersfinish ; third in district iL 4 Submitted to INI NFL player visits Pahokee The 3rd 6th graders at Pahokee Elementary School got a special treat Friday morning, April 7. Pahokee native and NFL Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardi- nals, Anquan Boldin visited the school in celebration of the 2nd Annual Anquan Boldin Community Weekend. Anquan spoke with students about.the importance of staying in school and keeping a positive attitude toward your education and athletic ability. After speaking with students, Anquan signed T-shirts, footballs and many other items students brought in for his signature. Paho- kee Elementary would like to thank Anquan Boldin and the Q81 Foundation for the visit to our school. Black Gold Tennis Results Zarak Lawson repeated as singles champion defeating Ken- tavious Marshall 8 5 in a five pro-set final. Fourteen players started in the compass format on Saturday, April I, with each player competing against at least two opponents. In doubles play on April 8, the Belle Glade team of Lawson Mar- shall reversed last year's finals loss to the Clewiston team of Josh Ingram -Robert Rodriquez with a 6 -2. 6-4 victory. Eight teams started and played two matches each. Myra McCroan - Alberto Loret de Mola were undefeated in mixed doubles. Friendly competition and nice weather at Glades Central's courts resulted in fun for all. Coordinator Ken Buchanan thanks all participants and invites everyone from beginners to veter- ans to participate in next year's tournament. Sports in Brief Pitch, hit and nrm MOORE HAVEN Kids, 7-14 canritest their skills in baseball's -fundraiser by participating in a local Pepsi pitch, hit and run com- petition, which will be held Satur- day, April 22 at the Moore Haven High School Baseball Field. Regis- tration is from 8.30-10) a.m. Com- petition starts: at 10 a m. All partici- pants must fill out a registration waiver prior to the start of the competition. Also, a copy of your birth certificate is needed for age vrificaiurn. This ' competition is free to all area youth. For more information, con- tact Jamie Brown at 9-160 811, cell at 228-2715 or Jaime.brown@ gladesschools.org.. Lifeguards needed CLEWISTON The city of Clewiston Recreation Depar tment is hiring Red Cross Certified life- guards for the 2006 summer term. Starting pay is $9 per hour. Appli- cations are available at Clewiston City Hall. Big Bucks tourneys 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 winning the tournaments. Multiple places will be paid based on the number of participants. Entries may be picked up at local bait and tackle shops, on the Bass Busters Web site at ww"w.bassbusters florida.com or by calling Chris Fickly at 1941) 232-9539. The Team entry is $200 and includes the Big Bass Jackpot and all tour- naments run from Safelight to 3- p.m. Sign-ups are also accepted up until tournament start time at the cit' ramp in Clewiston. Coast Guard makes house calls SOUTH LAKE Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary makes house calls? They will come to your home to discuss the required safety equipment need- ed on your boat. This service is free. You will receive a cordial, informative and confidential 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. By Bill Fabian CLEWISTON The Clewiston Tigers girl's softball team ended its regular season last week, placing third in the District with a 15-8 record. The Lady Tigers honored their senior players last Tuesday evening on Senior Night, in a ceremony pre- ceding Tuesday's game against Immokalee. The ladies went on to defeat the Immokalee Indians 14-5 in the final home game. The Tigers are now hosting the District'4A-11 playoff tournament, with each of the games to be played in Clewiston. The ladies will lace off against district opponents Cypress Lake (4-17), who are seeded sixth going into thisweek'stourament. The tournament championship will be played on Fridayin Clewiston. The CHS ladies ended the regu- lar season with some impressive numbers. Senior Miranda Waddell led the Tigers in RBIs, and placed third overall in the district with 29 runs batted in. She also cashed in three home runs for the season, INI/BIII i-a ian CHS Lady Tiger Seniors were honored and thanked at last week's Senior Night, preceding a home game against Immokalee. Senior players included Bianca Sandoval, Brooke Beatty, Brittany Pelham, Miranda Waddell, Kadie Vita, and statistician Keaton Perry. scored 30 runs, and batted for a team-high average of .464 during the season. Freshman sensation Desiree Lopez continued to put up good numbers for the Tigers, leading the team in hits (38), at-bats (84), and runs scored (30). She also had the fewest strikeouts per at bat (mini- mum 20 AB), showing great plate discipline and undeniable poise and ability as a young hitter for the Tigers. Junior pitcher Nikki Nelson threw 106 innings in 18 games for the lady Tigers, posting a 2.11 earned run average and recording 9 wins and rive losses. Fishing tourney winners announced MOORE HAVEN The annual Chalo Nitka "Big Bass" tournament sponsored by the Big Bassmasters Club took place Feb. 26 and was won by David Beck ot Lakeport,. with a 9.6-pound bass. The tournament also hosted a "Critter Division" sponsored by Aherns, which pays $100 to the angler who catches the largest Gar, Mud Fish, or Catfish. The event was won by David Dannehauer of Mick- ies Bait and Tackle after netting a seven-pound Mud Fish. Tommy Woodham of Clewis- ton won $100, courtesy of the chamber of commerce, for netting the Big Fish while wearing the 2006 Chalo Nitka T-shirt. "One of the great things about this tournament is there is no age group," said Mike Woodham. "One of the great things about this tournament is there is no age group. This is a great opportunity for children of all age groups to participate, which is a positive influence in the competitive world we live in. I have seen children get very excited over the tournament and to watch their response when actually getting to fish a tournament is a very thrilling andl rewarding experience for me." Mike Woodham "This is a great opportunity for chil- dren of all age groups to partici- pate. which is a positive influence in the competitive world we live in. I have seen children gel very excit- ed over the tournament and to watch their response when actual- ly getting to fish a tournament is a very thrilling and rewarding experi- ence for me." Proceeds from the annual Chalo Nitka tournament benefit Project Graduation. Over the past five years, the Big O Bassmasters Club have contributed up to $5,500 to Project Graduation. Eight places were paid out in this year's tournament, to include: First: $1,000 to David Beck with 9.05 pounds. Second: $450 to Tommy Wood- ham with 7.10 pounds. Third: $350 to Carl Martin with: 5.85 pounds. Fourth: $250 to Charles Reeves with 4.24 pounds. Fifth: $200 to Dave Henninger with 4.20 pounds. Sixth: $150 to Clarence Slanen with 3.63 pounds. Seventh: $100 to Josh Byrd with 3 35 pounds. Eighth: $50 to Vern Murrell with 3.19 pounds. Kids win at Belle Glade fishing day BELLE GLADE Something close to 300 children participat- ed in this year's Belle Glade Kids Fishing Day, which was made possible in part thanks to the Belle Glade Volunteer Fire Department and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Explorers., The two groups were on hand to volunteer their time in providing the children with tack- le boxes, T-shirts, hats, hot dogs, harnburgeis, drinks, prizes, and trophies during a full day of fish- ing, fun, and sport. . Coming out on top were: Toddler: Joseph Shelton, largest fish, 2.55 pounds. Sola Betanzos, smallest fish, .002 ounces. 'Chase Pellier, total weight, 4.10 pounds.- Division I (6-8 years): Leekysieha Jones, large fish, 3.15 pounds. Cassandra Lopez, smallest fish, .02 ounces. Maddia Mills, total weight, 3.30 pounds. Division 11 (9-12years): Mary Ann Triston, large fish, 2.75 pounds. Hilda Oseto, smallest fish, .20 ounces. Luis Ruiz, total weight, 5.50 pounds. Division III (13-15 years): Tommy Moreland, largest fish, 2.60 pounds. Sacramento Mercado, small- est fish, .15 ounces. John Cox, III, total weight, 5.10 pounds. HCFL and Howell Oil pick up more wins Clewiston's pair of traveling softball teams were busy picking more victories this past week. After squaring off against one another, with HCFL topping Howell Oil, the Howell Oil squad took the field against Belle Glade to pick up an 18-8 victory behind young hurler Ashton O'Neal. Howell Oil avenged their ear- lier loss to their Clewislon coun- terpart in their next on field Lake Area Varsity Spring Sports Schedules Editor's note: The spring sports season is upon us. To have your school's schedule pub- lished, e-mail them to myoung@newszap.com. To help us provide lake-area coverage, request a sports information sheet or please send game stats to myoung@newszap.com. If you don't see your school's sports schedule or sports news listed, please contact the schools direct- ly and ask them to cooperate in submitting this information to us. Glades Day Baseball April.20: Hosts Seminole Ridge 4p.m. April 21: At Glades Central 7 p.m. Softball April 18-21: District champi- onship tournament Clewiston High School VarsityBaseball April 20: Hosts Bishop Verot 6 p.m. April 25-26, 28: Districts at Lemon Bay action and downed -HCFL by a final score of 20-5. Sarah Howell was on the mound for the win- ning squad \vho took full advan- tage of several key errors from the HCFL team who saw Lovely Aviles throw a good game, but didn't get the defensive help she needed from her squad during cold and windy conditions. 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AND FIREFIGHTERS I ~s~kl~sn~8~s~~t:R~.-~-=~?=T;;;~ 13w. tu ;Uijc %,H % ..A/ icu --7 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20, 2006 10 'H ....., ,,._,~3 I' "io ~it;jL~iiigPfjRII; ciag~~_ :,li-c Il'~z~ Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20, 2006 Eleanor Roosevelt visited Belle Glade Day Care Center Edited by MaiyAnn Morris This material was sent to Independent Newspapers of Florida by Nellie Ruth Woodruff of Belle Glade. When we spoke to Ms. Woodruff, she told us that when the Belle Glade Library was remodeled, many of the boxes of historical materials found were stored by Ruth Irv- ing, also of Belle Glade. The story of the Belle Glade Commu- nity Center, Inc. and the good done by so many citizens is told here. According to information received from Peggy Frisch of Belle Glade, Hap and Ruth Grig- gs, now of Goshen, Ind. actually wrote this account. The account was written from scrapbook reports filed in the Belle Glade Library and from interviews with people who worked on the project. Anyone who remembers more about the day care center, please let us know. The account continues: A meeting of the Belle Glade Community Center, Inc. on Oct. 23, 1939 revealed that due to enthusiasm of the community at large, it would be possible to operate the nursery for another year: The Late A.E. Kirchman, mayor, became president 6f the organization and among the offi- cers held over from the previous year were Mrs. Marie Bregger and Luther Jones. Ralph Freeman was again selected as business manager. F.D. Stevens had charge of equipment and building. Mrs. Barbara Blakely, the registered nurse who had worked the year before in the nursery was sent by the Home Missions as head worker. The staff was composed of seven- people and they worked under provisions of one of President Franklin D. Roo- sevelt's programs, the W.P.A. (Works Progress Administra- tion). The American Legion again responded generously when no other place large enough could be found to house the nursery. The hall was given rent free at considerable sacrifice to the Legion's program of activities and income through rentals. The Legion Hall at that time was located on SE Avenue E, a block east of Main Street. The various committees of the Belle Glade Community Cen- ter, Inc. went to work and soon the Legion Hall was ready to start operating again as a nurs- ery. The hall was arranged so that it had a fenced-in playroom with a high partition marking off the sleeping quarters. IThe babies' room was a small, sepa- rate room off the playroom.,The stage served as kitchen and; din- ing room. There was a room on the opposite side of the building, which served as laundry and storage room. Every day was wash day. The laundry tubs were used for bathing the chil- dren as well. A large, circulating. kerosene stove was used to heat the building. Boxes were used by the children for chairs. A refrigerator was donated by a local dealer. A secondhand five burner kerosene stove with an oven was used to prepare the children's meals. Clothing was furnished to the children during their stay in the nursery. The nursery opened on Nov. 6, 1939 and closed on June 2, 1940. A total of 70 children were registered during the year with an average attendance of about 35. The nursery operated contin- uously after the first week for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for one week during the Christmas holidays. The last of January brought a disastrous freeze to the Glades and finan- cial help was needed to keep the nursery operating. An appeal was made to the citizens and church groups in West Palm Beach and through their help, the nursery was able to remain open during this trying period. The nursery staff worked to create a home-like atmosphere for the children since many of the little ones did not see their parents for weeks at a time. The staff wanted each child to feel like part of a big family and many experiences were given to the children with this in mind. Birthdays and holidays were observed with a special dessert at dinner, such as cake of home- made ice cream. The children had many enriching experiences such as nature walks, regular attendance: at the Community Sunday School, a trip to the local fair where they were treated to ice-cream cones and rides on the merry-go-round. There was a grand Christmas party with a tree, toys, fruits and candy for all the children and their older brothers and sisters, as well. There were Easter baskets and eggs at Easter. These treats were given to the children in addition to their well-supervised sched- ule of daily activities, balanced meals and the excellent health care they received. Parents paid 25 cents a day for the nursery care of each child. The staff had to meet many problems. Mrs. Vivian Arnette, who worked one night a week to relieve Mrs. Jettie Thigpen, the regular night worker, recalls one bitterly cold night when the heater started smoking and stopped heating. Mrs. Arnette called Mr. Freeman who was the troubleshooter, as well as the business manager. He came at once and got the stove to work and the next day it was taken out and put into good condition. The children and babies slept snug and warm, under their blankets all night and not one awoke. Many boxes of needed sup- plies were received and a most imposing list of visitors from near and far came to visit the nursery. The Council of Women of New York City sent a photog- rapher to make a film about the nursery program and the work done by the parents of the chil- dren. The congregational Church Board sent a staff mem- ber to take pictures and compile a report. The film and pictures were widely circulated to show what a small community could do to meet the needs of the babies and young children of agricultural migrants.. The country's first.lady, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt made a visit to the nursery on April 24, 1940. She was greatly impressed and showed deep interest in the work being done for migrant children. "This project is a splendid example of community cooper- ation and spirit," she declared. The migrant camps were in the process of being built by the government. Mrs. Roosevelt, always humanitarian in her interests, toured the camps with government officials. She was advised that since the camps and packinghouses were a dis- tance from the Legion Hall where the day care center was, many people had been unable to keep their children in the nursery. Assurance was promptly forthcoming that nursery build- ings would be added to the camps and would be ready by the fall of 1940. The promise was kept and by the next season of 1940-41, Osceola Camp had a nursery building designed and built to foster the care and well being of infants and young children. Nurseries were also built in Okeechobee and the other camps in the Glades area. Osceola nursery continued in operation into the 1960s. Okee- chobee also kept its nursery open. The other nurseries oper- ated through the World War II years and later. Head Start began in the area in 1965, Wee Care was organized by Sarah Creech and concerned citizens and con- tinues today. The Belle Glade Community Center had met its goal of caring for underprivileged children when there was no other agency to do so. The nurseries in the labor camps were a direct out- growth of their project. The citi- zens of Belle Glade have every right to be proud of their pio- neering achievement. However, the story doesn't end there. The Belle Glade Com-, munity Center's board of direc- tors found that $1,200 remained in the treasury after all bills were paid. Several years later, the money was turned over to the Lions community Swimming pool fund to give impetus to still another fine project. Two pools were built. One is still in opera- tion. Editor's Note: Is the pool in operation today? That was a handwritten addition to the typed text. Please call or write if you have any information. Or you can email to: mmorris@newszap.com. Share your opinion Visit a free forum at www.newszapfornunms.com. Newszap Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newap.com Click anytime for the latest LOCAL NEWS LOCAL ADVERTISIIN LOCAL ORAmHZATIOS! Featuring links to: MAP wire M Weather M Obituaries *.Health news Stock quotes Horoscopes STV listings Movie listings M Lottery results Food & recipes White Pages Yellow Pages & much more! 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"Florida alligator farming has had its ups and downs in recent years, but it's definitely a good time for those who are already established in the business." He said Louisiana is the nation's leading producer, har- vesting about 300,000 alligators every year compared to 60,000 in Florida, but Hurricanes Katri- na and Rita damaged alligator egg production in Louisiana. As a result, luxury-goods manufac- turers in the United States and Europe need to secure future supplies of alligator skins, which is helping Florida farmers who can provide high quality prod- ucts. He said the value of finished alligator skin products may be anywhere from five to ten times the raw-product value. Allen Register, owner of .Gatorama in Palmdale, Fla., one of 60 licensed alligator farms in the state, said prices for alligator bellies range from $40 to $50 per foot, which is up by almost 50 percent from a few years ago. He said that belly skins are more valuable because they are soft and flat, compared to horn-back skins that have bumpy ridges Haw awl and are often used ini western- wear market." Like other Florida alligator farmers, Register harvests gators when they reach four or five feet in length, which requires about two years of growth. He said Louisiana farmers typically hat- vest three- or four-foot long alli- gators after one year to save on the space needed to raise such large numbers. "In the past, buyers have been a lot more fussy about scars and scratches on hides, but we are seeing less emphasis on those imperfections, proba- bly. because of the increased demand from U.S. and foreign luxury-goods manufacturers," he said. "After some slow times during the past eight or nine years, the market is definitely on the upswing." In addition to the strong inter- national demand for alligator hides, the domestic appetite for alligator meat is growing, com- manding prices of $4.50 to $4.75 per pound at the wholesale level and $7.50 to $10 per pound at retail, Register said. Christy Plott Redd, marketing director for American Tanning and Leather Company in Griffin, Ga.. buys skins from producers all over the world but prefers American alligator skins because of their high quality. "Florida is key to our busi- ness because we need those grade-one skins to sell to hand- bag manufacturers and fashion designers." she said. "As the demand for better quality, faster delivery and larger sizes contin- ues to grow, the farmers in Flori- da will play a bigger role in the luxury market." She said some skins are conm- mercially harvested, while oth- ers are taken in cooperation with estate's nuisance alligator program. "From our experience, the percentage of grade-one skins or handbag-quality skins - is abot--8 percent from those taken from the wild. That num- ber jumps to 90 percent or more when we buy farm-raised skins." Redd said there will always be a demand for good quality skins, and farmers who are good can stay in business during diffi- cult limes. "We have all seen the hard times in this business, and it's not pretty," she said. "It's sad to see people who've been around for years and years sud- denly go out of business, but it happens in every industry." SShe said farmers should focus on growing the best alliga- tors they can rather than grow- ing the most alligators they can. "When demand slacks off, that's when we start getting more picky," Redd said. "We can always sell good skins, but we can hardly give the poor ones away. In this industry, we need more research on how to grow the best quality skins." Ross, an alligator and croco- dile expert in UF's wildlife ecolo- gy and conservation depart- ment, said alligator farming has about a $25 million impact on Florida's economy. He said it is not a "get rich quick scheme" but one that requires large capi- tal investments over a three- or four-year period when little or no income is being generated. To protect this renewable resource in Florida, alligator farms are licensed and regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He said the vast majority of alligator skins are produced from eggs purchased and col- lected from wild alligators in the state. "These eggs are hatched and raised in farms to produce a fast g~iiing and better quality prod- uct," he said. "Therefore, there is a direct link between these valuable reptiles and maintain- ing wetland habitats for them." Ross said the commercial harvest of alligators actually helps conserve the species and their habitats because the eco- nomic incentives from egg pro- duction and legal harvesting encourage landowners to main- tain wetlands. In addition, license fees from the program help support research, monitor- ing and wildlife management programs that conserve alliga- tors. "In other words, alligators pay their own way for their con- servation," he said; "Florida has a model program that is emulat- ed all over the world for manag- ing alligators and their habitat for sustainable economic gain." Another advantage of alliga- tor farming is that farmers can produce high-value products year-round for national and international markets, he said. "Alligator farms do not require large tracts of land or water, and farm operations do not have adverse effects on the environ- ment. Land that may have been a nonproductive or marginal wetland can be used for alligator farming," he said. Alligator farming is also an efficient way to utilize meat and meat products that are not suit- able for human consumption. Aged or freezer-burned meat, unused fish from commercial trawlers and offal from poultry processing plants .are good sources of food for farms, Ross said. He said American crocodiles, whose hides are similar to alliga- tor skins, are making a come- back in South Florida, but these endangered reptiles cannot be harvested or raised commercial- ly in the United States. 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Apply in person or contact Mall Cham- ness at 300 East Sug- arland Hwy., Clewiston, EOE EXPERIENCED CARHAULERS WANTED United Road Is Opening A Terminal In Brunswick, GA Competitive Pay Outstanding Benefits Ex- cellent Home Time 800)221-5127 Ext 186 Ask or John. FREE Job Postings! FREE Resume Postings! http://Jobs711.com Shop here first! The classified ads Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 The Beacon Center at Pioneer Park Elementary has the following positions available: Please call 561-993-4481 to come & fill application or fax resume to 561-993-4006, or email to kengle@gocpg.org.. Youth Program Assistant: Full-Time A.S. degree in related field with one year's experience working in youth programming or HS Diploma with 3 years exp: Famil- iar with community resources. Good communication skills. Able to drive company van (CDL preferred) on agency's vehicle insurance policy. Able to work flexible work hrs poss. even- ings and weekends. Basic comp. exp. Able to prepare and im- plement activities with Middle School students, and maintain effective working relationships. YEA Instructor(part-time) High school diploma or equivalent. Child Development Asso- ciate credential (CDA) exp. Working with children. Able to work flexible work hours (between 1-6pm) and poss. Evening and weekends. Able to prepare and implement activities with ele- mentary age students, and maintain effective work relationship with students and staff. Bilingual preferred. Summer Camp Instructors (several positions available) Full-time June/July High School diploma or equivalent Exp. Working with children. 40- hour child care certificate. Ability to prepare and implement activities with elementary age students, and maintain effective work relationship with students and staff. Bus driver Must have a valid CDL license, and good driving record. Able to work flexible hours when needed. Summer field trips, up to 35 hours per week. Prefer exp. with children. Evening Adult Instructors: English to Speakers of Other Languages MACHINIST FT/PT Min. 5 yrs exp. Competent with mills, lathes and reading blue prints. Exp. With pumps a plus. WELDER/FABRICATOR FT Min 5 yrs exp. Must be certified. Exp. with pumps a plus. Excellent Pay with experience + Benefits. Pelican Pumps 800-329-5577. Fax resume 561-924-8058 or e-mail info(pelicanpumps.com IMMEDIATE HIRING: FORM CARPENTERS & REBAR INSTALLERS Top Pay based.on experience. 50 hr/week. Everglades Construction Project 25 miles South of Clewiston down Evercane Road, 15 miles North of 1-75. Call 561-993-3333 Professional Supervisor ~ Cliewisoni. 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Bachelrs degree in engireeirig cr related rield arid licenses.'cerlilicalon final dir ap3proprale lor their major held or sludy ilOTE. DCe- gree nreces';'ry t proi:perly prepare inuirortnil in Ihe it hnriilJ elcmernni :,I Ini posiiori Tie digrei r Ty ce w3 vjila in ir ose ijriJuSl ciriumislnires v iere epirience earlyy deTffrinslrjits inal Ie individual can perilrm at ine required level Oi lecinnali Sitlis I Seven years etpernerice in me operoiinj.'ma.riienare cl water management wor's includirng increa~ cigly re.ipcirDieibl e'perierne in ciorinSru:ii,:in, mdnrlenarnc: i:eralin o Il wicri ar least inree years s supervisors experience. Valid Florida dnver; li ense Valid C ,Irlliliiori and lii:enris corresponding 10 pr o- gram areas prelcrred JOb Relerei.ie #2061t80 Please visit our websne lor more inlormauon and APPLY ONLINE at www.sfwmd.gov. SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Attn: Human Resources RO. Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 EOE MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. We offer: -Excellent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance -Dental Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacations -Advancement Opportunities -Training Program For an interview please call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resume in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez Southern Management Corporation 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 The GEO Group, tnc. LPN'S NEEDED The GEO Group a worldwide leader in privatized Corrections, offers a challenging and exciting opportunity. WE OFFER Top Pay. Medical, Dental, Short term disability, 401K, Paid vacation & Holidays and Life Insurance. THE GEO GROUP South Bay Correctional Facility 600 US Highway 27 South South Bay, FL 33493 Phone: 561-992-9505 Fax: 561-829-1902 EOE, M/F/V/H Glades County Board of County Commissioners AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER April5,,2006 STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SHIP) ADMINISTRATOR/COORDINATOR SALARY RANGE: $25,000 $27,000 -Depending o Oualihca- lions. EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIRE- MENT MAJOR DUTIES: Applicant must be a self-starter and program directed. Applicant will be required to attend local and state meetings and run the SHIP Office. Applicant musttrackand work financial andlegal.data.Applicantmust'beable to-devel- t op, monitor and oversee'Contraots.'Applicant will be required i to work with confidentialtpersonalinformation. Applicant will i be required to work with lending and state agencies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must have excellent computer skills and be capable of operating office machines and be knowledgeable in Microsoft Works, Word aid Excel. Applicant must present a neat and well-mannered ap- pearance and possess excellent writing and communication skills. Excellent recordkeeping is essential. Knowledge of mort- gage closings and HUD statements are considered a plus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equiva- lent and a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable dridv- ing record. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Courthouse WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., 5 days per week CLOSING DATE: May 1,2006 at 5:00 p.m. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application. Copy of valid Florida Drivers License. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson 500 Avenue J PO. Box1018 Moore Haven, Fl33471 863-946-6000 Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace Administrative Assistant-Staff Clewiston, FL ~ Performs a full range of administrative and clerical duties that are moderately complex. Work is performed under general su- pervision. Demonstrates time management skills, multi-task- ing, attention to detail, software expertise in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email, calendar- ing and internet. Uses multiple software packages to prepare equations, tables, charts, spreadsheets, memos, reports and other material requiring accuracy and speed. Provides basic day-to-day support and coordination such as keyboarding, fil- ing, filing system design and maintenance, calendaring, coordi- nation of events and activities, mail distribution, reviewing incoming publications, correspondence, maintenance of data- bases, receiving and greeting visitors, ordering supplies, mak- ing travel arrangements, preparing general correspondence, etc. Typically has High School Diploma that is business/office related and 2- 4 years experience in an administrative related function. Job Reference #206181. Please visit our website for more information and APPLY ONLINE at www.sfwmd.gov. SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Attn: Human Resources PO. Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 EOE COMMUNITY ACTION SPECIALIST (South Bay; must travel to Pahokee as needed), $11.37/hr. Provides direct services and referrals to low-in- come families. Assists clients in developing long- term solutions and enters their applications into a database. AS/AA Psychology/Sociology, Social Work or related field; 6 months of experience working with the economically disadvantaged (or unrelated AS/AA--60 semester/90-quarter hours college--and 1 yr. related exp.; HS/equivalent and 3 yrs. Preference for exp.: Working with local community resources/a database. Also desirable: Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole). Visit www.pbcgov.com for detailed job description and employment application. Submit appl./resume with any Vet. Pref.. doc. for receipt by 5 pm 4/28/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50 S.; Military Trail #210, WPB, FL 33415. Fax 561-616-6893. EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP) hvndw ha . I 'i 1800~9~)I I Garage/Yard Sales I Garage/ l~cton [Auctionsn d r .., .h.rsda.. Ai2 2S n ull Tim Emiplomen FullTime IOi Full Time Epiioyen FullTime 020 Emplo-ymen FlalTi~i^me -- r ployment Fuml Tme 211 F II -, Emlymn Ful Ti e I 'l The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. A worldwide leader in privatized corrections SIGN ON BONUS $1,000.00 (call for details) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS DENTAL ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (WEB-DESIGN) SERGEANT MEDICAL DATA ENTRY CLERK CLASSIFICATION CLERK MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL33471 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V l1 C lc l L lder P Arnt liic ni &'n lflar-:.- LPN I or II (F.PT. Perdem) FL LPN ii & IV Ci.i. W hllinr ii :. i il ei' 10bl ;J. dul.. Supponr& Full Tue- REGISTERED NURSE FL Ic witih I yr tp m. i ir. u ,:w gl, d Radiologlc TecnologMammographer RRT reg i tlh 3 FL u inm.i Fatlr nh MQS-Ai jlj L b nm m ,p h i ,: Q ,Qt. i ,iju u :r c Full ume- CTRadklogj c redc (8:30 am. p m. or 10.30 am to 7p.m I AART eb f ,M 'alid fL LI.. 2 i er. "i pid .tul f ,. cr .' .l ,i. 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Shifts 3 Days On/4 Off One Week 4 Days On/3 Off The Next Week Days 7 am-7 pm RNs $24-$28/hour -LPNs $18-$22/hour RN SUPERVISORS 12 Hr. Shifts-3 Nights On/4 Off One Week 4 Nights On/3 Off The Next Week Nights 7pm-7am $27-$31/hour + $2/hour night differential Excellent Salary and Benefits Mileage Paid to and from Work for out of Glades Area Employees GLADES HEALTH CARE CENTER Pahokee, Florida Call 561-924-5561 Fax Resume to: 561-924-9466 E-Mail Resume to: fhennessy@floridacare.net EXCELLENT WORKING ENVIRONMENT Equal Opportunity Employer I Lykes Bros., Inc. Ranch Division Has the following positions available: Ranch Hand Must have own tack and saddle, experience helpful. Equipment Operator: Applicants must have one (1) year prior experience with farm equipment and a valid Florida driver's license. Applications accepted Mon-Fri 8am to 2pm at North Island Ranch- 15440 N. Island Rd. / Hwy 29, Palmdale, Fl. Lykes offers competitive wages, benefit package and paid holidays. Affirmative Action Employer, Drug Free Work Place, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V I CITY OF CLEWISTON GROUNDSKEEPER/ RECREATION ATTENDANT High School Diploma or GED required. Valid Flori- da Drivers License required. Essential duties in- clude mowing and trimming, clean grounds, spray trees and shrubs, small scale landscaping opera- tions, set up & take down recreational facilities. applications and job description available at Hu- man Resource Dept., 115 W. Ventura Ave., Cle- wiston, FL. Open till filled. EOE.DFWP I IMMEDIATE HIRING: DIESEL MECHANIC. WELDER, & OFF ROAD DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS. Top Pay based on experience. 50 hr./week. Everglades Construction Project 25 miles South of Clewiston down Evercane Road, 15 miles North of 1-75. Call 561-993-3333 IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR CDL CLASS A OWNER/OPERATORS *Competitive Contract *Excellent Benefits Available CLASS OR B COMPANY DRIVERS * Competitive Pay * Medical Insurance * 401K Savings Plan * Paid Vacations FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (863)763-2158 ASK FOR CHARLES STAFF ASSISTANT Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants L2 (#64082771) Handles administrative functions of the Ryan White Title III Program at Hendry County Health Department in LaBelle; must have good secretarial & computer skills; ability to travel & flex work schedule when needed; Bilingual English & Spanish helpful; Background screening/fingerprinting required. EEO/AA Apply on line: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or Call Glenn @ 863-674-4041 x 133 for more details MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Join our maintenance team! General maintenance of a 120 bed nursing home & 40 unit apartment complex. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, car- pentry and A/C required. Must be "on call" every third week. Prior experience in similar position. HS diploma or GED required. Excellent salarya.,ndi benefits. Mileage paid to and from work for out-of- town employees. Glades Health Care Center Pahokee, Florida Call 561-924-5561 or fax resume to 561-924-9466 EXCELLENT WORKING ENVIRONMENT Equal Opportunity Employer CITY OF CLEWISTON DISPATCHER - POLICE DEPARTMENT High School Diploma or GED required. Dispatcher duties include receiving com- plaints & dispatch police, animal control and/or fire units.. Maintain various logs and reports; provide assistance in records as necessary. Experience preferred but will train. Position requires shift work and working on holidays. Applications and job description available at Human Resource Dept., 115 W. Ventura Ave., Clewiston, FL. Open till filled. EOE.DFWP CITY OF CLEWISTON UTILITY DEPARTMENT GROUNDMAN High school diploma or GED required. Pro- vides functional support for constructing and maintaining electric distribution system. Must have valid Florida Driver's License and good driving record and be able to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days. Applications and job description available at Human Re- source Dept., 115 W. Ventura Ave., Clewis- ton, FL. Open till filled. EOE/DFWP Everglades Farm Equipment Co., ~ in Belle Glade - is now hiring Stockroom Personnel and Parts Counter Personnel. Stockroom Personnel : will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, stocking shelves, pulling parts and cleaning. Parts Counter Personnel: will be responsible for looking up parts on the computer, pulling and billing parts and other miscellaneous tasks. You can apply in person or fax your application: (561)996-4229 FAMILY HOME CARE RN OPPORTUNITIES: Directory of Nursing Clinical/Management Experiences. Field Staff RN: FT/PT Benefits Package. Sign on Bonus. Fax resume: (863)983-9883 Tel.: (863)983-3700 License #299991018 Looking for a place to hang your hat? Look no further than the classi- fleds. FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAG- ERS. MMI Dining Systems seeks restaurant or asst. managers for multiple club, college and restaurant opera- tions in Mississippi and Flori- 'da. Jumpstart your Foodservice Mgmt. career. Competitive sal & benefits, plus free stay at company- owned hotels! Send resume online: HR@mmiemail.com. Fax: (601)939-5685, or mail: MMI HR Dept., 1000 Red Fern Place, Flowood, MS 39232. EOE, ADA, drug-free workplace employer. Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up some extra bucks when you sell your used Items In the classifelds. Labelle Company needs Warehouse Supervisor The Dumont Company leeks 3 suci.eSlul candidate wiln at lea'!l 2 yar" oi aUpervi'i:irv epperience good adrriinislralive Skils. i.lid ~ladersnip s.iIi3 and holding a current CDL "B" mtin Haj:mail enrdorrementrl e Tre iandidi will be responsible lor superMvisil 3 wareniusi. organriirng snippiing papers. orirroirllin t riH invnrii iy a .j upeirviing Iri e jclliviheS of the inveri Triev will jils De relquired to acI as the back up driver wrien rieiei3.3ry. It ,s imporlardn irn Ihe caOidiale be 3 hands on ,iarri player We are a small company where the Supervis- or wears many hats and must be willing to do whatever is nec- essary to support the effort. We offer an exciting opportunity with good starting wages, a comprehensive benefits package (including Health care, 401K with company matching, Life and Disability insurance and a Profit Sharing plan). It you are ambitious, and are looking for'a job with a future, please Fax your rei umTe lad vl t: 8010-52-1-9315 TRUCK DRIVER Hielenr Crnemiijl Company, a nalori0ni agrcuklurai-(hemical company, n.j: rn immnldiale opening lir an e.pcnenied truck driver wilh i CIlas 8 L:en P Tnis position will make deliver- ies., loaj ana unilJd produci ullle a ol.hllit and perform gen- er l warehrriue duiies. R eiriirr high Scriool diploma or equivalenil I oL wihr HA1ZMAT endorsemerni, ano e abliry to op~ijle IljrlHill We juner n i.i'ellenl worlng environment and oulsiardi.nd cimpensalion and beneills package For iconider.tiori, please apply in person. Helena Chemical Company 1336 NW. AVENUE L BELLE GLADE, FL 33430 Pre-employment drug screen required. il EOEM/F/V/H EVERGLADES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Now accepting applications for: F/T LOAN INTERVIEWER Must have excellent Com- munication skills, previous experience in Loans pre- ferred, Proficient in Word and Excel. Bi-Lingual a+. 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Call owner: 863-673-5071. el Mobile Home 41 I Land SaleTi mmm" Eagle's Nest Estates A seduded private A ranch subdivision CLEWISTON C4 offering beautiful ^ Modular/Floor Plans. vistas ofpristine 3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre natural habitat your land -as down Offered in combinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning available. 863-673-64 homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts, Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available. I BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLI- NA ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL B i M 772-468-8306 WETERI INC MOUIITAIS .a FREE COLOR BROCHURE & INFORMATION MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES WITH SPEC- STACULAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & ItIVEST. MTD CLASSIC- 46" cut needs ESTATE HOME, For Sale By MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee MTlower dek ASSI 46e $100 O~er, Caloos- Hirr Sub- Mounin GMAC ReaJ Es- lower deck S Danerv, $100 Jobp -*b Che-muun. 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C3allA Keller Wiidms World 1 r $,225 (863),h5-0548 Class Realtors 12391839-9j68 FL LAND BARGAIIIS Oppoiilu- "niec I,, ,,w': i vi:iur own larm. l MONTURA RANCH, Beauul r ni.ri w.odIl,3l Or ,ikeilriOit 1.25 ac on dead end .ireel, homnesiead 0il Fini:nda 31 is community w'club house & i I-,il .illordablei Calli CALVES all hinds. heallny. pool $39.00 786-553.5317 866 352-2249 i r shots wormed, will deliver, ecnevarria@yano com www.llljnODargJls com. $200 & up Mo.st rea:doriable pried heairhv calves around" i Je l ,lJilllfill Lakelronl and Lakeview Prop. Roping orders welcome r erles Nestled n in e nills of (8631235-0829 MOORE HAVEN 33471 Ternessee un Ihe snores ol HOGS- 0 omec, ready to pristine NorriS LaKe. Cdll Dulcner 1450 lor a or wll TOP LOCATION- Lakeside Really at er le (863).67-6960 1231626-5820 Or visit separale (816314676960 Will Divide www.ltalesiOervdlTy-f.m.C' Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales ever City block neutocoui- LAKEFRONT LOG HOME. Mon 12pm & every house, government center, $99,i900 Nevw 2000 SqFr. Tues 1 am 763-3127 high school. 500 feet on US Log Home on Lake Cumber- #27. Ideal for Bank, Fast land K) Jamestwn.Aussell Food, Law. Medical, Retail, Springs Area. st rime lRealtor Insurance, etc. Avjal1jre April 22nd> RCs owner1- Pa 800),i;70-9.311. E.55. Call ooner P3t i -- Large Min. Ljni Barqains, SRENTH High Elevation Adoinr. Pns- Sline Sltie Forest. 20+ AC to 350 At Sweeping Mi,, Apartments 905 View Sirean! wvww liven Business Places 910 inwv.1om0 Commercial Property 915 HUNT ELK, Red Slag. Buhalo "Location, Location, LOal0110' Condos/ Whitelai.l Fallow.Guaranieed Time to Buy. i VESTORS & Townhouses Rent920 hunting license $500 Se. BUILDERS, Great Buida bie Farm Property son 8;25/06-3/31:'07 We Lois For Sale in ne, o0 Flon- Rent 925 nave a No-Game-Io Pa da' Faes1 Growing Areas House Rent 930 policy Book now ays FolMer (8881558-0032 Land Rent 935 (314)209-9800. Evenings LOOKING TO OWN LAND? in- Resort Property (314)293-0610 ve i in rural acreage Rent 945 Inhrougnoul Amern:3 coasui. Roommate 950 I mounljn, wilerlront proper- Rooms to Rent 955 ,-e' 20 200 -res FREE Storage Space monllhly Speial Land Re- Ret 960. LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IN Tri porl www and want. Watertroni, view estal e POLii .w I R en ht nomesiles 1 0 I40 acres. Mountain Properly! Inlerested from lhe $40s Siualed in ibuvino propity in ineBlue ORTONA- Nearriver, nlur around a 45 000 acre lake Ridle Mountains orl IC? Call 3ORTO. Nearrive Auur he Just 90 min 10 Nashville Arc iv Really ltday at Dal nage tre l New Dualdcng sites fl re- 800-979-5556 or visit our Oue[ 15 mims to La Belle leased Cal ow er w ile al www.AclveReal- $950/rno; LsVsec 18661339-4966 tyVN com J~n-- -. COUNTRY ACRES From $79,900 & up, & 1/4 available or use Payment. Financing 417 or 561-721-5299 MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD WINTERS AHordable Homes & Mountain Cabins Land GALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877;837-2288 EXIT REAL- TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T:It E S' www.exitmurphy.com. NC- ASHEVILLE AREA HOME- SITES Gated community with stunning mountain views. Situated between 2 moun- lains on over 4 miles of nv- ertront 1 to 8 acres from te $60s Custom owners' lodge riverwaIl & more. Call 18661292-5762 NC Mountain Property tor Less' Breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, New River. Stone Mountain Gol Cours- es and quart shops of Spar- ta. www.scenicrealty.com (877)372-7211 or (877)363-5550. NC MOUNTAINS 3 acres on mountain top in gated com- murnty, view, trees, watertail & large public lake nearby, paved private access, $58.500 owner (866 7 89-8535 www.NC77.com. North Carolina Cool Mountain Air, Views & Streams, Homes. Cabins & Acreage. FREE BROCHURE (800)642-5333. Really Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murpny, N.C. 28906. ww realtyotmurphy.com. North Carolina Gated Lake- fron Community 1 5 acres plus 90 miles of shoreline. Never bDeore ottered with 20% pre-development dis- counts 90% financing. Call .8001709-5253. Owners Liquidation Sale by Sejled Bid New homes and acreage homesesisn tme Blue Ridge Mountains ol VA. Sold "AS S", 30-day close. Restrictive Covenant Com- munity Deadline May 27th. For details (800)420-2278 or visit www Sloneridge- bertmtn com TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS- SBeauiiiul land witn magnifi- cenl views, bluns and creek sirearris Phase- Pre-devel- opment Owner financing available starting at 1$ down Call 1931)946-2484 www idirealty corn Thlrsdriav Anril 20. 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Qkeechobee I I W I Houses S le I Hus- Saleia _No-r r__ C-21 Tl~i 'C, 0 r~ ...4"t'%.,.~' Ie-e--....T.b ~ tan; $~ -" eIz ) ~ rf rn 1??% I1?E&!JtI~ir io-ffihjnr ~~p l~~--- : '3 Ph3l00e: F63-810 Fa. 863-94 -90 A.'Pb 49)4 US Hwy. 27, Moore Haven *; *^ lr ,B m^ 'r-' : -. ) ,EVERG LADES :. b REALTY, INC. W STPL4CED O THE SL4RKET ;BR B'28 .-An the .* .er ,. irh L4s c.%.Tn prnact dock ind d.ock 1" . ThF hF.me i. lciiLed .j 2-101.:5 Dolphin St in BoniL spnngs Really Must Be Seen TO Appreciate Its Worth, $928,375 Beautiful L ot pkgX, water, sewer, next to New Model Home. Fabulous, Must See, a park, river & more, Moore Haven $320K 3/2, Yacht Club, Moore Haven, $152,375 Fully Landscaped Lot. 943 Yacht Club Cleared. Level Lot..220 Acres, Way, Moore Haven $30,000 Excellent Buy. 12605 Canopy Lane, Ortona, $38,000 GREAT BUY, 2 M/H's on 1.165 acres, 86 Brand New Listin, Over 30 lots for sale, Oleta Drive, Moore Haven, $86,500 Palmdale area, Call for further details. NEW CBS HOME. pond off living room HOME ON THE WATER. 2235 Riverside 943 Gerace CT, Moore Haven $168,375. Dr. Moore Haven, Beautiful 2/BR 1/BA, Centrally located 3 lot special, Moore Have your morning coffee on your 8x32 Haven, $63,000 dock or watch the sunset on your front porch, $300,000 MONTURA RANCHES. 636 S Live Oak, porch, $300,000 1.25 Acre, Build your dream home here, US Highway 22 5 0 acres, Zoned $48,000 Commerical, 1 '",I.1.I Owner Will Waterfront Propertv 2Bs/2BA, RECENTLY Subdivide UPDATED MOBILE HOME ON THE CANAL SALES ASSOCIATES WANTED WITH DOCK $410,000 To Join Our Fast Growing Team Please Moore Haven River Gardens, lots start- Call Jeffery Davis, Broker ing at $38,000 at 863-946-228-2666 AIVZVV n>rYrss LI C. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARLAND HW. ;-*' .^' m '(863) 983-6663 m is (863) 983-9770 WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM EMAA: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFT"TER XOU TRS: ANNDYESS LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS ANGELICA GONZALEZ (863)983-8979 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 (863)228-0023 RESIDENTIAL 3B BBjBWG.I/ VACANT LAND 3BR, 1 1/2 BA and CBSP R, 5 ac. Ladeca $169,900 on efficiency $131,000 2Bsk Ikfi3 CanopyLane 4BR, 3BA Del Monte 2BR, 1 BA $279,000 Montura 1.25 acre lots avail- $295,00 2BR; 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) able. CallforListings. 4BR. 2BA New Home $150K AC EAGER $345.0':110 MOBILE HOVIES +. an25EkacGldeCo. 3BR. 2BA nmh rudv and 3B ef Bnle nrcr F,>:. i N,.., Subdin-ion H"Tne . f359.,'0 MOORE HAVEN COMMERCIAL 3B ".t 3BR IBA CBS 3 I:t Buldmng 24-76 q ft or, US $I... $162.00 )7 100'00' $550,000 ,BR. :B'A H-me ,.,ith ff Cabir,-l Shop 4S()(iq ft. c-ror, Cn>:, condioun MONTURA & Apt'. 20liL000 i$1 5,,' 2BR. 2BA 1. 94 Sl\l 125 Nc-.r A3r0IiSA a $S7;.5.1 Su4* Lnr, !,:11U 2BR. 2BA SWNIH 1.25 crae SuI m. ,82,500 adj lot I a.able 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath CBS Home with effiency. Shows Great! CALL FOR $$$ *VOII O.N THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO BETTER, SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!" 528 I. iusq landj Hw. Cliwlonir (863) 9838559 Allte Hilui PhoS hery lt|bye ri l X IUeIl0. UrrlrIo 2:1 ak.: Southern lq anluislii 0a111,l R e al uli Sdnl Ier 16;212 2 i pjlul land Real j-- RESIDENTIAL CLEWISTON S4BR, 2BA, MH, Sherwood S/D, Newly Remodeled $84,000 * Lrg. 3BR,2BA, MH on WtrFrt Lot w/above Ground Pool, 2 Storage Sheds w/Electric, Nicely Landscaped, AMust See $140,000 S3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Seminole Manor Large Sreened Porch A MUST SEE Reduced to $120,000 * 3 BR2 BA DBL/WD MH, Newly Remodeled, Easy Life. $74,900. 2/1'Crnr. Lot, Sagamore $140,000 MOORE HAVEN * Yacht Club 3BR, 2BA, Modular Home w/Lot $119,000 * 2 Duplexes 2BR, 1BA each unit New Roofs $229,000 * Vacht Club 2/2, Irg. sunroom, great views, Fisherman's Paradise $128,500 * Lakeport 2/1 Waterfront with le al access $125.000 ACRFAG, LAND S LOTS Farm LandAvailableCall forDetails * 160 Aces oHendlyslesBlvd PriceRedued $20,000 per acre GreatDevelopmentten ntial *19.86 AC OFF OLD US 27 MON RA $420,000 MOrTURA ' Woded Lots: Cleared & Surveyed Lot Jinete $48,000 S. Palm'St. Reduced to $35,000 Estribo/Horse Club w/ improvements $50,000 * More Montura Lo/ $38,000 * Perminter Road 2.5 AC '9 HIGHLANDS COUNTY S80 Acres w/ greatdevelopment potential, $23,500 per acre * 10 Acres w/ DblWd Mobile Home, $29,000 per acre BARTON r .. ...I I ]' ., ll .- .'.. l "-1 P 4 ' .I A v TVSales Assodales: Alberlo Rairez 863-228-1973 SGabriel Ros 786-281-3003 (.CU I4% Il y N o Bri:) H. llir 5S'DltfI.ijr .l -I 111 I--I l _2 Be ai;.lllll Li:( -. lir |:":Il' Il-l'l':l,: l |I ..:: 1| , ORTONiA'S BES KEPT SECBIETI This iL- home is situated on 4.95 +/- riverfront acres and toass sear- ing ceiling, oversized rooms, an open floor plan, wrap around porch, imd a-r ged pow and a sp. locatedin (iosta. $998,500 t i Iu IL B I 1L'IR WJ LRI Hll \i rT Ilis austom 3/2 nma o c- lurd home bsU agrea9Lloor plan w; the family mwrsa -i- -ai i- - icnitoYas'u river and expasive liv- isg/diuing roim. mastr bedroom. doset', snd ilth-. Esioy -ite lovelj snsfis! located iB IllrLey Cre.k 6 sl'JI ii'IH OJTAWAY WIENivDS Saohingi .. ,, 1 .1 ... -- .1 1 ,. x /poe ban with aided d stonige hse stall warTrdet. &- d -. , aMid aco-esoftcd, ixted i LBellst 5339,9011 4^^j 11- '*3Lil S 1 .'111)- Js'I - * P llicnee 2 2 ai:re N 5[ Eii R l-,i, 11 01 I i I a Mi-A-irufa a I, r 11-1 1 1. -i. .I. . 71H1 S. Main St. C a oly " LaBelle, Fl. 3:3935 C r- X Ea s 8/I-gx .I.- a 1 ty I c - (' -!. .FEATURED .5-6575Fax LISTING P~talg I;' iILakre gwsa home nhI EstateseM3 t Ieav aSU 3 minutes to Lxa j s J'2 irgnsrudpol, place, S aprr floor plan. all gle Doora pnced at l.. ii s $290,000 Pit'Nr .1"B .-. I F]tlTr.'ATED E LLER Ph,'~T ~FR ~-,l~-..,, BFNCOFFERS"' P0 lli. I1. .l i.- IL ., Ih s.,,I..f ,,/ 1 ,;,, ,a ,s' m L s m...t. ... 0 rtker Carolyn Thomas -946. 05 *PIONER: SecludedHigh and SfoS A ofldaf Ann Donohue 228-0221 DavidRister 634-2157 Dry 2.5 +- Acres. Near stau- ants, eonvenientstores and churches. Build your dreanim home or nlanufclured horne. $69,00oo0 1)eet&to ta t S P PIOiNEER: Perfeasedscl ed 76w i . ocarlon for pour new site Mbuilt. 4 or nia mfacured home. Build r ill, ----'Li- iJ., Ce Jawne Teatth, Jit. ic" ~, if, .(I,;-;- e 4-/r "S E2Pe oead SLdaa e" IONTI:.2 ,1 .I, I 93-C 7 Dry AciWtl.tu teen 33V Suqatztd .Rwu. Surveed recently. Seller ill c fIf 6 1,. i d.-.r ., ,Suite II & 12 .. ,, i.5.in oletownerealty. ityrmax.com MO Nitha 1h.25 otic ',son Marshall Berner Lie, Real Estate Sales Associate 228-3265 prints for ho ne th at wi cony Karen Sandeli -Lie. Real Estate Sales Associate 228-0627 Ah propty l Buffie Chapman Lic. Real Estate Sales Associate 228-7185 yotu w build yor dre-nm home 65,lla Teresa Runkles- Lie. Real Estate Sales Associate 885-2187 SMONT RA+ 125 MES v l-'- iL'.;,i.. l-l L,,d 3/ OVER 200O SQ.FTALMOSTA '/ ACRE ASK 275K i I. I.,-,,, WI 6.i I 4/2 NEWLY REMODELED ALL YOUNEED IS YOUR 1* 0%i lOT I.,- I I v TOOTH BRUSH ASK389K S.-, -.r ,,'.,,r i 3/3+1/2 THAT LOOKS LIK NEWW/DETACHED i Il 1 p,, .,,-. OFFICE & PRIVATELYFENCED YARD E l l VE' REMODELED .Ei, PRICED TO PLEASE , ".i iRE.T ST.i:TER H.ME -I .4 AfNiT SIZE BACK, l' ,*.i\TI'I L\ Ti.l i :' .i.r YARD 1/ .9 2, I',.1 l ,A E..iP, ,.r. : T i FR1 I rii, ii iil '. I iI ; I l m . ...: ,,..,;... j' ,, I T"F -IC ED HOMES IMti K 1 ,n,,,, ..,Lk i A -i- DEV E iF".;i 0-I' 1 ..1 QFS AS/' 1 l ,o ;,, : ,,. i .n.i l.. _'; :,,- .; C *7_l' BE ,'i ; CLEBA_'r. A PRISTL','E ,-iSF.: , ""i 11 s Ki \ I1. I_; ... l -IE I Fi'tLJLLF C i-iD H 1OME I i[I.hlllh h ) ,N,,, .8' '= -I;- ------ ----- -;i M S." ~~lai IT~r-c ' Luan B. Glenn A. Sarah A. Charmaine A. Walker .s- Smith Williams Montgomery Lic. Real Estate re 0 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 863-697-0189 / 863-677-1010t'% Se HHbk Espanol CBS New Construction Only >6 4 avail- 1) Home Improvement Business! 1) Montura Ranch Estates 1) Muse- 20 Acres able. 3 bd/2 ba/1.garage Texas Ave., Established Home improvement business Larg tg l 'laI g sq.ft- Absolutely Perfect for your Harlem S/D 1673 sq ft. Special Loan and convenience store on 2.5'acres. Fully r l I nar dream home. 20 Fenced Acres Pkges. LUTZ BUILDERS $151,300 Why buy equipped and permitted cafe ready to be on U r U near w/pond. Lots of 10 year old old when you can get Brand New? Price Is opened. Located near the Clubhouse in the club house on Hacienda. pines w/ some oaks. Priced Now $159.9k MonturaRanch.Allfumiture,fixtures, equip- Needs some work but will not below recent sales. Will Go ment and inventory included. Be your own last long at $199,900 MLS# Fast! Only $409,900.00 No Other Listing compares to this North boss!! Call for Glenn @677-1441 for more 200528863 Side on Aven d. L:ba home,2 information. MLS#t 200530488 2) US 27 5 Acres car garage, TI Oll l| ul New alu 2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home 2) Pionee LPJ'tation 2.5 Looking for the impossible? minum roof,'-u .ter., irriganon Oversize Living Room with Cathedral wooded l rl n Riviera. Opportunity seldom knocks System, Move ." Pr:le Clean Ceilings. Largeopen kitchenand formaldin- Listed at U 00 M LS# twice! 5 acres on US 27 on Now Reduced $259,900 ing room. Large rear deck with built in bbq 20 the Palm Beach/ Hendry and gazebo. Must see at $124,900 MLS# 2006043 County line. Over 937 feet on Custorn tllpplI locat- 200540984 US 27 for easy access priced ed ,r, ifllJi l n 5 3) Reducedl 4 bedroom/2 bath-over 2400 3)Ridgdill Subdivision 2 right for a quick sale @ $275K acre i 'j Y I aute sq.ft-mobile home in Moore Haven. Home Water Front Mobile Home Don't let this one get away! ful jak0 4..-... was new in '04. ~] tr plan. Cathedral Lots available immediately!! ceilings, large sfiltJn with island. Cleared and ready for your 3) Moore Haven River Gardens Sweetwater Ave. This property has Beautiful home rS'Yi quicksale. Must new home. Will not last long 7 Lots Available. New many beautiful trees that include wild see @ $129,900 MLS# 200521690 at $55,000 each!! Construction in Growing Area. maple and oaks. Small man-made lake Build Your Dream Home.Here! hidden in thick trees & brush. There is an 4) Investment opportunity!! 13 Acres of habidden oin i ldlirees hear e $74.isan Producing Orange Grove!! High and dy with The SMITH/WILLIAMS TEAM Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15, on .abundant of wildlife 2.5 acres $74.9K irrigation from bordering canal. Additional As life long residents of thepond @$62K acreage available. Call Glenn @ (863) 677- sThatcher Blvd., near the river Read- b. r-G, ,ti"t1r "'1ba 1441 for appointment Clewiston, we know the area @$68,000.00 H..m Jr I arland Allow us to help you with any Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8 ElI aandU 5) New Listing" 3 br/2 ba mobile home ('05 real estate needs that you $58,500.00 each Fleetwood) in Sunshine Lake Estates. 15 x 15 ma have. W MARKT Thatcher Blvd Lots 11 or 12 Brand New CBS 3/2/1 Texas Ave. Harlem screen porch overlooking the lake. Open may have. We MARKET prop- Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12, S/D $160K kitchen with large pantry and breakfast bar. erties daily to over 6 million @$60K Mustsee@$129,900 potential buyers. Call us 4) Montura Ranch Estates toda and et \/ur FREE 125 N. Kennel $42,995.00 Why buy old? When you can get brand 6) Montura Ranch 1.25 acres ready for your today and get your FREE 125 N. Keeal $42,995.00 new!2 New Construction homes built by new home. I can help you with the entire comparable market analysis 735.Shetland $49,000.00 Toby Lloyd Construction Co.Call for homebuilding process. Call meat677-1441 on your home or land. 530 Shetland $52,500.00 details. for details. 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00 Cathy S. Ashley Enrique Garcia P. Wood Acosta 863-228-4798 863-228-1132 305-506-5876 Se Habl Fspano Se Habla Espanol Very spacious 2001 manufactured Montura RaltrEitates 680 Just Reduced! 3BD/2BA Nice home on the lake, has all the room you S. Jinete S~ ldlt lot 1.25 Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has acres Grea n' $39.9K Horseshoe Ac. @ $139.9k several walk-in closets and avery large liv- V i ing/dining area. This home is being Greatstarter home or investment Don't Let This One Slip Away! offered at $124,900. property in Montura Ranch. This 2bd/1 ba on huge lots in '94MB, 4 tdrom plan Horseshoe Acres. Bring all offers. Oak Trees Line The Driveway! 3bd/2ba '94 MBH 4 fft room plan Seller Motivated $165K MH w/full open deck on front to sit in you may be just I re looking rocker. Home sits on 1 acre of land in for. Start yo W ear off right New Listing! Montura Ranch Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors with countryT'vTj y a its best. 1.25 Estate 2bd/2ba Mobile Home. throughout. Recently remodeled, 5ft ac., priced to sell at only $89,900. Loca lge f vf flIfft l ean, fence around property, and pole barn in Fenc fl .Pl d-d. back yard. Get you hands on this beauty Check this out! 3bd/2ba MH Get $107.7I- *. L.5-t for $169,500.00 n MRi i nd is Long! $107.7K clear-lL ni ll lines. Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In Honm lj w Got Land? Looking for develop- The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in great .--. e s ment land? 28 acs. in LaBelle Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ?im aculate! $108,50 0 Ranchettes! Priced to sell fast @ screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded $8,50.34K per acre with Oak trees $415,000 What a great catch! 2bd/2ba Need Some Space? Spacious M H w/ extra lot, *Included in Need Some Space? Spacious Gone Country! 2bd/1 ba CBS home with a MH w extra lot, *Included in 4bd/2ba doublewide MH in large family room on avery nice corner lot Purchase Price* Partially fur- Montura. Split floor plan, living available on W. Obispo. The roof is brand nished & squeaky clean! 55 & room, family room, too many new! Home is being offered at $165K older community. Reduced to extras! Hurry, won't last! $129,900.00 for quick sale. Motivated Seller! Only $159K A Must See! Beautiful 2004 manufactured home in brand new condition on the lake. Looking for Land? Look No Looking for a weekend get away This 4bd/2ba home has a great view of Further! 50+ acres located in or starter home? 2bd/2ba single the lake. The kitchen and bathroom Highlands Co. Call for details! wide MH in Montura RanchEstates counter tops are faux marble. Home is fenced and on paved road. Only being offered at $134.5K $84.9K Maribel Sam J. Gonzalez Walker 561-722-7347 863-677-1013 Se Habia Espaol The Summer of '06 will' be a fun-time Montura Tracts, I List, Show and Sell with the sparkling pool that comes 1.25 Acre Tracts. Call For Information or with this 4BR, 2-bath set amidst flow- Appointment! ering shrubs and colorful plantings in enviable North Side of Clewiston. With Need a Building? We have a its spacious rooms, bar area, and 12,500sq.ft. Engineered Steel oversize lot you will vacation every Building on 5 Ac. Offered @ $215K day for the price of an ordinary home: $305,000.00 Country Living at its Best! Home sits on 7.5 acres. Home is MOO! There's room for a contented cow, completely made of 100% cedar. pigs, goats, and A th;s 1.-5 acres Separate building 10 ft. away in Montura RaraCIJI tI3 2 DAMH is from home is CBS constructed included. Its noVlyre but a place and trim matches the main for living. A.ajlable for onl, $105,00i0.00 house. Separate building could Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 be use as an office or guest Bd disaster! Fix It Up and it may just house. Call for more information! be livable. An'A't'\f tcan buy this doublewice m AllljIl~ in Seminole 5 Acres on Highway 27 going @ Manor for r.o ItVllle than the lot $275K value at $39 K Just Outside of Town! The Great Escape Off a country lane Fleetwood Home on a beautiful Y2 in Montura Ranch Estates on 1.25 acre. The property has a 24x30 acres sits a dpublewide mobile home shop with office listed at on a corner lot with bedrooms 2 $164.9K Call for an appointment bath, There's a jacuzzi tub in master today! bath and a fireplace in family room. It can be your family's haven for just You Won't Want To Miss Out On $152,000. A Deal Like This! 2003 4/2 Doublewide on 2.16 acres. Why Pay high space rents when you Property features a second can own the land with a 3BR, 2-bath mobile home, large steel build- double-wide with room for a double ing and storage sheds and has carport, patio, and shed in Easy Life substantial potential subdivision It's going to sell fast at $79,900. Jerry W. Charles i Smith H. Kehm O III S 561-261-3444 4A f 305-968-2242 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. Want to Own a Business? '''.". $150K Check this Out! Established A commercial upholstery busi- Montura Ranch Estates and 250 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K ness and property $250K 2.5 Acres in Montura $90K Own a Piece of Paradise! 5 Acres in Pioneer $179.9K Beautiful building lot/invest- ment property in Port 2.5 acres in Montura, fenced LaBelle $49.9 Reduced for $92.5K Quick Sale 775 County Rd. Bring the kids & dog! This is 721 Lo NE a big lot. 3bd/2ba brick home, New Listi L 5 Acre Lot 71 Lo poo & fenced $319,000.00 located i rn 1 ra Ranch A little piece of Heaven! New Development! Call me Estates go J 45K Seller Beautiful two story home with for sky valley lots. Financing Available! spiral staircase and wood 5 wooded acres in Pioneer floors. Big backyard with boal Plantation on paved road ask- New Residential Listing on access to the Gulf and direct ing $149K exclusive Ridgewood Ave. access to Lake Okeechobee. Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba 3bd/2ba on half an acre. Home on one acre among oal manufactured home in Moore Possible owner financing hammocks. Kitchen feature haven $79.9K available. Contact me for granite counter tops. Property 30 Acres of pasture and could be used as a Bed & 30 Acres of pasture and woods $755K Back On The Market! 3 bed- Breakfast. Detached workshop room 1 ath. Lca e on can easily be converted for ar Call me for Coroq U ft. additional living area for a Bet Cal me lo~r Cpropli (Ui ingI l & Breakfast. vacant landdistance of shopping s7 0 Lots or acreage. $139.9K $575,000.00 1- r a rs 883v ut-S I Houses Sal FHOuses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Salel Houses Sale -70251 I Houses Sale I, 14-3048 1~ .. I h Lt t w Serin th comnte ot fLk kehbeTusaArl2,20 TN LAKESIDE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE situated around a 36,000 acre lake in eastern TN. 1/2 to 5 acre building sites from the $40s. Planned community amenities & di- rect lake access. Owner: (866)292-5769. TN- Swan Ridge Lake Resort on Dale Hollow Lake, a pri- vate, gated community. En- joy the best of both words... Lake-View and Mountain- View Homesites. (931)243-4871 www.swan- idgedevelopment.com. Waterfront Land Sale! 3 Acres Dockable Waterfront Proper- ty Build Up to 3 homes Only $99,900! Ask About Our In- vestor Pkg. 7 Waterfront Lots for Only $79,900! Call toll-free (866)770-5263 ext8. WATERFRONT LAND SALE! Lake Access from $257/month* Direct Lake- front from $124,900. ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006 Minutes from Au- gusta, GA. Excellent financ- ing available w/low down payment. Call today for an early appointment. (888)LAKE-SALE x1217. *based on purchase price of $49,900 w/10% down, inter- est only loan w/fixed rate of 6.875% for 5 yrs. Terms and rates subject to change with- out notice. Void where pro- hibited by law Western New Mexico 45 to 160 acre ranches starting at $69,990 Mt. views, trees, rolling hills, wildlife, borders BLM, power. Enjoy hunting, hiking, horses. Perfect family ranch. 100% financing. NALC. (866)365-2825. WANTED- vacant land to lease monthly for responsible couple to target shoot. Have refs (772)336-6093 -AS IS, STORM DAMAGE ~ Deep waterfront sailboat ,access. Easy outto Gulf or Atlantic. $298K 239-823-2587 Mobile Homes Mobile Hoe Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 LaBelle, '80, 24v56 3br, 2ba In Great'srape- New Kir :abirneis & tloor $10,000 18631675-3665 MOBILE HOME: 91 4/2 Wind Zone. Fixer upper. Must be moved For more Inlo. 55500 orbesl ofter (863)228-6822 Recreation Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT, 4 cyl., Lycoming, Runs good.. $5000. (561)248-0616 Okeechobee. blai NB-Ie I Pub ic Nt i NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION I. Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION wil be held in HENDRY County, State of oida, on the SEVENTH day of NOVEMBER, AD., 2006, to fill or retain the following offic- es: United States Senator Representative In Congress Districts 16 and 23 Goveor and Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Chief Financial Officer Commissioner of Agdriculture State Attorney: Judicial Circuit20 Public Defender Judicial Circuit 20 State Representative: District 77. Supreme Court, Retention of Three Justices Second District Court of Appeal, Retention of Five Judges Circuit Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Groups 2,5, 8,9,11,14,17 and 18 Port LaBele Community Development District Seats 1,3 and 5 County Court Judge: Group 1 School Board: Disticts 1,3 and5 County Commissioner Districts 2 and 4 Hendry County Hospital Authority: Districts 2, 3 and 4 Hendry Soil and Water Conservation District Groups 1,3 and5 East County Water Control District Seats 2 and 4 IN Testimony Whereof, I Hereunto set my hand and affied the Great Seal of the State of Florida, at Tallaassee, The Capial, this Second day of April, AD., 2006. Sue M.Cobb Secretary of State 128391 CGS/CB 4/20;5/4/06 I. AVISO DE ELECTION GENERAL Ydy avisoaues ue'h'S c ELf'aoE lW G% E end el Sonaden ., - do de la Florida, el da Siete de Noviembre, D.C., 2006, para Ilenar o mantener las siguientes posicionesoficiales: Senadorde los Estados Unidos Representanteenel CongresoporelDistito(s):16 y 23 GobemadoryTeniente Gobemador Fiscal General ContralorEstatal Comisionado de Agricultura PmcuradorEstatal, Circuto 20 DefensorPIblico, Circuito20 Miembro a la Cmara de Rpresentantes Estatal, Distito 77 RetenciOn detres Magistrao dela Corte Suprema RCiel,;,c, ,'e i,'rla) jllJtic dr Ij Clio d AdCttljilunci dil D;:ttft Segundo jue':'l la dlii le i ILi" ol :ol nite.mT Glu5uo) i v5 11. 14id 17 1 L.tmicu i; u srria iii i .i C.,miu..jilad Pnor LLbellt r L SCii jni3) 1 3 t Jutihe, uell 13:eell 1[oei'idl3 GIU0 I iin uleO. iiCii.. CiiOlidiwurza.do ido ln-''i 24 MJ .irTi: d e il junti ii icola i Orluia 1. ]3y UlilnTus i:.i; 'rirrval.kili lie irell v A iu: de HeiiCdy. ilupiri 1 i y " [IrEnIo dO i e,, (tiit l lu ,.1Oua iid :1, r jo o ,i i ry Cio .da 'd di ta y 4 E .i in j dari hTlo0is i o iLral lrpiarl i'i r de Si o) el C ETi S O Site M CouO 8 3 se. ,ciilOt d5/4/Esl, 128395 CB/CGS 4/20;5/4/06 O S " FIBERGLASS BOAT- 16', older Challenger exc shape needs motor &'seats. $800. Sk [or N;l:k 863-697.8108 PONTOON BOAT- 2011, Irlr icld 60HP Yamana, new CD ready t0 lish, $5000 neg (863)467.7073 PONTOON BOAT- 26', 50HP Evinrude, needs woik, good project, $600 neg 1863146,-5725lomorTe inlo MOTORHOMES, (2), not run- ning bul goot drive lTain, You Hiul $100 will sell sep- aralely 18631465-6248 PARTLY FURNISHED: 75, 25 Fl Lg relng ele,. 1noI water slove, A/C Tollel w/direct nook $1000 (74012023517 SKYLINE, Nice, Sleeps 6, $2500 (772)579-1322 Okeechobee Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment u4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drve 4035 Heavy Duty bucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utty .4055 Tractr Tralers 4060 Utiliy Trallers 4085 Vans 4070 l~cessrae 300 b 'II00 IQ^^ ^MIIITI, t .!OMOT OB MOTOR- 225HR Evnrude, long .snalt, $1400 (863)467-5725 . TROLLING MOTOR- Minnkola. 651b Ihiusl. w/lool controls, never used still in DO., $350 neg (5611744-9031 GSXR750 '04- great shape, garage kepi 5500 1863)634-8828/763-4132 irissomrebeadrn@ear hlnlin.net GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater, roll bars, great shape, $600 firm. (863)634-8828 days or (863)763-4132eve's. YAMAHA RAPTOR 2003, S80cc, Mint cond. $1499 (863)467-5043 CHEVY CAVALIER 1997, 2 Door, Good, 153K miles. Runs greal Cold A/C. Stereo system $2500.(239)243-3697 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- TRY '98, 62K mis. Good con- dition. 1 Owner. Book=$6850 Asking $5800.863-467-1301 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 - V6, auto, good shape, needs transmission, $400. (239i657-4348 PONT GRAND MARQUIS '92- runs good, needs brakes, $1000 or best offer (863)697-6384 after 5pm PT CRUISER- '02, 5 spd, CD, Tape, Radio, fog lamps, cruise, AC, Silver, $8400 (863)599-2556 TOYOTA CAMRY, '95, needs work or good for parts, body in good cond., $300 or best offer. (863)673-0645 Pubic Noti aufH N I -ictI - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe Glades County Board of County Commissioners wi accept sesld proposals up to 5:00 PM, May 8, 2006 at the County Manag- er'sOffice, Glades County Courthouse, Moore Haven, orida forth following: Architectural/Engineering Servicesto Repair Courthouse Foundation, Columns and ElectricalSystem Each agent shall inspect and evaluate the Courthouse, make the necess and re- quired recommendations to bring the Courthuse into compliance including al la- bor, materials, necessary plans and permitting services and fees to fully execute those recommendations. Each agent must include evidence that they are currently licensed and registere by the State of Florida Constructin Industry Licensing Board in accordance with all its current statutes. Each agency sha disclose the name of any officer, director, agent or subcontractor who is also an employee of Glades County, Florida. Notice is hereby given that the Glades County Board of County Commissioners of Glades County, Florida acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter re- ferred to as "COUNTY", will receive up to, but not later than, the above-stated time, sealed proposals for the award of a contract for the above services. Propo- sals shall be received in the place identified above. Those pposals timely re- ceived shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. The COUNTY reserves the righ to reject any or all proposals orto waive any irregu- lariies or informaliies in any proposals or n the bidding process without disclo- sure of a reason. The failure to make a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of action by an unsuccessful bidder against the Glades County Board of County Commissioners. All proposals shall be received by Wendell Taylor, County Manager, 500 Avenue J, Post Office Box 1018, Moore Haven, lorida 33471 by the stated date and hour and shall be enclosed within a sealed envelope with the words: Proposal for Ser- vices for Courthouse Repairs. 128195 CGS 4/20/06 ATTENTION MONTURA RESIDENTS NOTICE OF LANDDOWNERS'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, will hold their annual landowners' meeting and annual election for the Board of Supervisors on Saturday April 29, 2006 for 8;00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. at the Montura Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 255 N. Hacienda Street in Montu- ra, Florida. The purpose of the landowners' meeting is to conduct business of the Distirct, and hold the Annual Election for the Board of Supervisors. If you need $, Wf l Qi i j o d .[Hrei', ll. l,'&Or 3- 1 '"''11r9,-0 0 ~it'l y ii,.t l Il ulil- ll (i X r!.,; 1 ,' J, S. 'j. T- : AI I.u, ,,. I F, ri W.] i rievln er :c .' iC nti fl l Pan-itl r11 byrrl- CENTRAL COUNtY WATER CONTROL DISiBICr ATENCION RESIDENTS DE MONTURA: NOTICIA DE REUNION PARA DUENOS DETERRENOS (HACENDADOS) Y ELECTION ANNUAL PARA EL CONDADO CENTRAL DEL DISTRITO DE CONTROL DE AGUA L aor O iiri j l r rl il;r.: i ierl l ri l l i AO iu leid :a u l ui'i riiu I .u p i l li Murmur rirdI irmll l ilt I Iie.lillll rjJ l j:i Lsr i'll n jIPill, (l0yN.1'. I'li dOtil1i iiiir I ij i.1 rLill l 4 t 1.e: l iito r i o.e: u i.8 lli.,: i 1 1Ii ''' 'u ei l a ~l ic. O -itis i Ad iir h r. eeq il.i t I f i' Ii.El i: i'iv: ,I : i il 'ihi UI.IL. Il :1 ' al'urr ll-. .ijrii i 1iji. Jr ui'cavi-rC) Hr ici l. i4Ii 1A-1, idl...I '.':iV 1. P l rii a l ui r- -s nar. e H ,, >1. i Sily' i R 0 c; u l A. i - CENTRAL COUNTY WATER CONrROL OISIIRCI 1;.j6CGt:, c'i y it "1 Ji I)t.e ;.".66 AUTO WANTED: Looking to buy Antique Car / Convertiole/ Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 BRONCO, 4x4, 1978,. onr owner. $2495 (8631612-1018 FORD F150 1986- Made for Offroad' 300. w/30/12' 4/5's & extra set of lres & rims $1200 neg 863)673-5995 ATV TIRES, 4 wheels, new, oh 06 Rincon. only 20 miles. $300 or OeSI oiler 1954)448-8253 iv. message ENGINE, 3208 Calerpillar. Like new. (Ran in Iruck lon only 20 min ) $2500 863-673-5852/612-5413 FORD F150 79- 351 Windsor, engine good for rebuild, good tfans, body rough, 300(863)675-2759 POSI DIFF 8.5" GM, $150 or best offer. Call (863)467-8856. 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) brand new 715 Power Kings, $200 firm (863)634-1545 TOW BAR & BASE PLATE: For a Geo MePir $150 or best other. 1863)135-1753 TOW BAR- Slowmasler Used on a Salurn. Can be 3aOpleil io any vehr (c $150 18631763-6757 TRANSMISSION F:euilt 00-14R, i300 or be3t oiler Call i863- 4b7-8856 CAMPER TOP- For a Furd F-150 In Greal i lnd II is nc'l Ie aluiTurnum tvpe $250 183)6,4-0825 LjBelle DODGE DAKOTA 941- needs engi3ii IreDui tu rans work, gooa dody, looi box $500 neg (863)76302379 FORD PU '90. 302 eng, needs minor wok., 1700 or bepl oil fer (863)673-1625 LaBelle GMC SONOMA PU, '92, 6 cyl., aulu, cold a/c. economical & well maintained, $2450 863-484-0110. TONNEAU COVER- Hinged, for full size PU, short box, $150 (863)675-2065 TOYOTA-'87, 2WD, 4 cyl, Au- ic A'-i'. Ec llerl ,:,:ndition :2500 18631632-9166 CAR HAULER TRAILER- 16', w&3' dcyv J13u IdolRTm a-le elIcir n brji 'ei I 51 ( 863673-0920l FORD AREOSTAR 1990, Runs Great. Dependable. Asking $800. (239)657-2461 I nPubrl im o ilc a Pnrabni N ice HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE5/9/06 SUBJECT AREA: 203 Part-Time Adjunct Educators, Non-Certified and Substitute Teachers InstructionalPersonnel EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE The proposed rule establishes'the policy tfo part-time adjunct educators, non-certified and substitute teachers instructional personnel CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 6A-1.502 S.B.R., 23.17(2) (a)-(f), 1001.42, 1001.43,1012,22,1012.32 and1012.35 ES. CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 6A-1.502 S.B.R.; 23.17(2) (a)-(f), 1001.42,1001,43,1012.22,1012,32, and 1012.35 F.S. FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a cost, atthe Office of the Superintendent of Schools. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for part-time ad- junct educators, non-certified and substitute teachers instructional personnel. STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no additional district economic impact in exceed of $100.00 except for the costs of printing and distributions. LOil'AON OF MEETINS TIME AA11 DATE Heiary Couory SSril tioiro Meong aoon 44 li E iccolari Aivi t.r Eitlnwiri l. L 5 l0 iip m i as SorS maierEtnel i: e mi ,rci ,inry ie reatrd o Ma y 9 1d06 Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, orto provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- cation of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Rule Development Workshop will be heard at a time and date to be advertised In *'thefuture. Nolice: Tre p.,:oleie ior drOt.Liii' d publc ri nrig oluri [ prupol 7 ule I 1O r- nueril in wig ai tieinng Trg i reiqlu~cl inll tli iumiTou ed lu ime Slup .ciieril ,i croo01, ... wail ig w.Tr.ic 21 daiy: iler oubliiiajl in .i rii oice Fr requel Nr.,il iSE:.r y hw r ie Oe soun ieue.'i ur AQ publlc hienng would re J tcC1d 1 by i'r o"t'ted rule Rc iSi iol aOdii u'rhn imAiOtale eidui iI rill gvrqnc ncTl ed piers.i,, in Coiiortur.,r lic pre Linil etienaite r irguTen Oji ti it1 i li'w uidei' Nalte in:'i: ari.oi j cil l yirlU or ill r wITri iTrn0:rili Uill 'l uig puOl.L ir 1ioll .uOniii ua Ir ire je..y I, j rdjigii di.in rulil miT y i[e o u[li, lCd I y i gqij :i ilfc. r- lii h:iri l:,e'u rilOdeCriOi] iala i. :1oli Noiae Trie Sh(rio..l 6is:d ,Tay Ie :.gea:e ~s maierl wh.: h ,iay hti ilud;ilally no- *i:0l ii] I li' nluItcjit i'rl r T. ihi' le'uid I. rri rule i g Tiij g [ d'in ug ro e ,Ln .,jl ti-er, i iT Ih i iTi,,o le il T, r, I[,y lr.l l': .I 0 lra l ru .Pltacc rulI NollLe il yOu i ,:,C -i j .':i:ilTllTl:ari.icjl'l ii'i ,jllr I O) i. l ile ; i luaite. plitr. ,oilry -.hfo W Co. ,, r' 'i Jpriiejn ne 1 on i:r.ii:.il (8661|I .- 4 411 2'0 a iCei Hin,]ry ,:ul:'iri Cou'ir.iui: i uz titlI i:i,,d.j A '3? r lea Jv riouri rIone Ia Ire iTie, r.l ..., wi.:n 'ina i uNotie II Irl ii i ri l r ti r i Jii 3'lumi, rr-.: uto -u. rut Cl"I e L l,'tit ld uty ,il ir Io i.aj'.:.] uiCl h .11. iii r n-a Ir Crn i :e irie :]ju ieii,'.n l.ill aH i raiiul: uri .u ir lIt I O 'Si risi F' J 8 Ir).ra" )CG: rt J 21-'Ki 4c65t 4u6 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 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- r al' ti, lpl ii, ll a-it nli i ,u i'n li , i,.- i ru". in u, l ea r Ir.I i l. rl i it jl i llirr: I : l IT,- ..1.l. I:ii ,)lh c.i , 'I I liT i'fi o L.y ir. ) t li u i -r, l o in wri.j i h i oi,'l I a i liO C or i. i.li Clch :'lic c, NOTICE OF SUrf- PROPERTY TO: H, H lcI:tItCAO u" ii iIlnil A MCHiIrersW ,i l I|T i| fil MO)vCC SHAVEN 'OU ARE HEREBY NOTiFlEO ir.il .a i Il:,rl limu i e i or.lo hr I.illerJiu p [wlitJ ir r] I'i.i-I Ctiunrv 'lot .5 i.1: 7 and 8, Block 49, City of Moore .,,ien, as'disocrlbed in the revised ITIa ii iti ihwiniile of Mor-a H.w'n bcui'di3i I" tsar 0dO i te j Put.- it -:oir',li 'In Cetl 'i c, ryiv;2 PtiIna .id i .rig ,, ijies ci O L'Lufiry FIo)nd3 li beeb c il iiiad j;rl yvoll and you air ,rQul i'l a (OD-i.' c 1 't our wi l Ir'le '..:r ii it i Oy lh W llt3 Nle- 2 did i C of ue or W riir in I I Nic Wi'OOl E t'.,j.uh.', 'i villl.[ i j 'eif.'ldi A IL i nt lilCjrri O I uli31jrl L:.l' i0 c l lnIo.i jai? 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NOTICEOFACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED Ira ia il ctjiA li OUirl Tij i in s.re lwllotg proiriry In Hoir.]ry Lituii'V u rFni LOiiL 12 ia I Bli .. ir 6 ul Moillue R3il.r E0-1.1 i fs und, ''uDil S,' .jidw.'l [j Bit f'l jl in1ri,:,l l.: 1- cl IA P in B IP ), .: : 'i 18 )8 i. i'i C , I ePubll: Ripicori Hiidlly C(urfily H3I lil .iOraiil..l you 3rnd yuu jrr r * i]uried I.: terv 3 c-oy l your wrinni Tfli'iar ; a iry I II n Ii i.El clr A Mu'.er;I tsr Pir1nlhoF rlu'l-y ol| 0 r. :Il cum .c3fivi'i .lI rr.: rj,., ili In''. t! rc r l l w erll tr i i liic ijl o l.in'it1T '' ,i Jliers'uy 1) i Tit'Iiyu t10 ly ir l n:. uani r i nml n ijll ll ,eu :A iTji, J .yl r i--' r.iT n Per ljiil r iclitell cn ir. it I dr:,i a 0nl I 1) irJ l AtIEDr ou Ar.ie t day ri Marin j nut As Clerk ofthe Court By I R l.Lil'ru; As OiPJry Clrrk l2i43S6CS i 20? 51. .11iI1)6 NOTICE :11i is rieirlcy glver Inji i i uo/22?200 a1 I I uo AM anl OR ';Nio. SELF SiORAGE. 1025 G(rm mTiiCc Drlii LaBelue fL S63j65 1025 me under.igifedl FORl KIJO/ SEtL SIORAGEE i l 4iel 1 Pub. I ijales Dy [riplllilee tldlmg Igh Piseor.1 prop-.ry erewoloire iored wanr se no.nei 'nd a863-65- Iu6.. TarilkkaPaseler 35 HC r iu tllr ITiS R&P Developmem CB inut1" iTirtnll irr l l Jt m; ailerie Thompson 30 Benile Lou Brautord A4 M.iurr:e ri ng 'lndrl lite. -len' Henry Monalvo K26 LIiTi ueir ITI.I: iriTl Cetela Jones 427 c:u ITurri m'ii r:i,,ni rali] ii-Tri Jessia Reyes E17 .lO ij Mi-i: tuilure rmi t air MarOFs E Wiliinson L37 4 wICrCIi ll: tl l:,l Amela Bainda J14 Christmas items & misc. items 126393 CGS 4/13,20/06 Love the earth Recycle your use Items by seol- Ing them In the dassi- fleds. I Public N Ic i I Publc N t ic ii HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE SUBMITTEDBY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 5/9/06 SUBJECT AREA:.543 Prequalification of Contractors EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for procedures whereby certified general and roofing contractors may prequalify, an- nually, to submitcompetiive bids on projects. CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41 and 1001.42 FS. CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 255.05, 287.0585, 489.125, AND 1013.45f.s. FULL TEXT: A copy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a cost, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for procedures whereby certified general and roofing contractors may prequalify, annually, to submit competitive bids onprojects. STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no additional district economic impact in exceed of $100.00 except for the costs of printingand distiibutons. LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Heidry County School Board Meeting Room, 475 E. Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on May 9, 2006. Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- arding te statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a Iower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publi- cation of this notice. 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April is Finan- cial Literacy Month, and the Con- sumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is challenging consumers in Florida to test their financial knowledge with the release of a simple true-or-false quiz. In a time of negative personal savings rates and unprecedented levels of consumer debt in the U.S., it is critical for consumers to take a moment to assess their personal financial condition and overall financial knowledge so they are able to live financially healthy lives. The average U.S. household has over $9,000 in debt and between seven and eight credit cards. The following short quiz poses a few key questions to help consumers measure where they stand financially. All questions are true or false: 1. You have too much debt if you are only able to make the minimum monthly payment on your credit cards. (True: When making big pur- chases with a credit card, you should not do so unless you have a plan in mind to pay off the pur- chase in three to six months. And if you are unable to pay your credit card balances in full, you should always pay more than the minimum required payment so that you are paying down your principal balance as well as the interest.) 2. When my paycheck arrives, I should pay my rent and other bills first and then see what is left over that I can then put into sav- ings.. (False: Pay yourself first every payday. With America's low sav- ings rate, treat your savings as another monthly bill. Recogniz- ing the need to save as an Linalter- able commitment like the rent or the phone bill will ensure that you build both your emergency fund and retirement nest egg.) 3. Spending more than 20 per- cent of your take-home pay on credit card bills is a sign that you're in financial trouble. (True: If you are using your credit card to pay for purchases for which you'd normally use cash, and if paying off those pur- chases is eating up most of your disposable income, then it is likely that you are over-extended on your credit cards and you need to rein in your spending and develop a plan to pay off your balances. 4. Any time you have a choice between paying two roughly equal debts, you should pay the one with the lower interest rate first. (False: Remember that credit card debt is essentially an unse- cured loan. The longer you take to pay it off and the higher the interest rate, the more that loan actually ends up costing. You can save money by paying off the debts with the higher interest rates first.) 5. It is important to have an emergency saving plan to cover living expenses for three to six months to protect myself from an unanticipated event, such as los- ing my job or a medical emer- gency. (True: Think of this as an emergency savings plan that pro- vides you a safety net should some kind of unforeseen event occur. This way, when an emer- gency does arise, you can pay for unexpected expenses without worrying about it or borrowing the money. It's okay to seek financial help. I Remember, you don't have to solve your financial problems alone. CCCS of Central Florida has trained and certified credit coun- selors who offer financial man- agement and debt reduction serv- ices that are low-cost and free. CCCS offers a Debt Manage- ment Program (DMP) for con- sumers who are having financial difficulties and may be consider- ing bankruptcy. During your first appointment with a CCCS coun- selor, a complete financial analy- sis is conducted. Your income, expenses and debt will be exam- ined to establish a debt-to- income ratio, financial profile, and budget. From the analysis and budget your counselor will then determine the amount of money you have left over after paying for your monthly necessities such as your rent/mortgage, utilities, clothing, groceries, childcare, etc. that can reasonably be applied to your various debts. If you are a candidate for DMP, CCCS will then contact each of your creditors to negotiate a lower monthly payment and/or lower interest rate. Depending on who your creditors are and your individual situation, it may be possible to reduce interest pay- ments so that more of your pay- ments go towards your principal, eliminating your debt faster. Most clients are debt-free in 2 to 4 years. CCCS of Central Florida and the Florida Gulf Coast, Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based organization and a member of the National Foundation for Cred- it Counseling (NFCC). For more information on CCCS of Central Florida, call 800-741-7040 or visit www.payoffdebt.org. April declared water conservation month Following the lead of the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida, the South Flori- da Water Management District Governing Board passed a reso- lution declaring April as "Water Conservation Month." Approval of the resolution joins the actions of other counties, municipalities, agencies and organizations throughout the state in emphasizing the impor- tance of water conservation. At the urging of SFWMD local serv- ice center staff, more than 65 governments within the Dis- trict's 16-county region adopted similar resolutions. April is typically considered the last month of Florida's dry season - when water needs are most acute. With temperatures rising and humidity remaining low, it's a good time to be thinking of water conservation measures. "Saving water is the smart thing to do not just in April, but every month of the year," said SFWMD Governing Board Vice-Chair Irela Bagu6. Repair- ing leaky plumbing fixtures, tak- ing shorter showers and installing low-flow shower- heads are easy cures for water- waste woes in the home. "Fix- ing a leaking faucet, dripping at the rate of one drop per second, can save up to 2,700 gallons of water per year," said Ms. Bagu6. Outside the home, ,water conservation is even more important. As much as 70% of residential water use is for land- scape irrigation. While emerald green grass and lush ornamen- tal plants are homeowners' dreams, this landscaping is not particularly Florida friendly, especially at this time of the year. A -common sense way to quality landscape that con- serves water and protects the environment is through the use of Xeriscape landscaping tech- niques. Xeriscaping locates thirsty plants in select locations, rather than spreading them out, which requires more water. It's a common-sense solution. As other water management districts, local governments and community organizations pitch in to raise water conservation awareness, a critically needed water conservation ethic can be developed. A number of coun- ties are already under landscape watering restrictions, some year-round, to help protect the state's water resources. (For more news from South Florida Water Management Dis- trict, see the link at http://www2.newszap.com/1 ocal.links/florida/index.htm.) 'Do not call' ease nets $112,500 judgment TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri- culture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bron- son announced today that his department has received a record $112,500 judgment against a Florida company for calling consumers on the state's "Do Not Call" list. The judgment was issued against Sports Authority Florida Inc. by Orange County Circuit Court Judge John Adams on April 11 following nearly three years of litigation. "We hope that this verdict sends a strong message that Floridians who choose to join our "Do Not Call" program are to be spared the intrusion of telemarketing calls," Mr. Bron- son said. "We are committed to pursuing legal action against companies that flout the law." A lawsuit filed in 2003 accused Sports Authority Florida, a chain of sporting goods stores, of making 77 calls to state resi- dents on the list, and playing a pre-recorded message to many of the consumers who answered the calls. Under Florida law, it is a separate offense for a telemar- keter to play a pre-recorded mes- sage when a consumer answers his or her phone. While the $112,500 judg- ment constitutes a record amount for such a case in Flori- da, Bronson's department has obtained judgments or settle- ments totaling about $2 million from companies that have vio- lated the state's "Do Not Call" law. The department also has a number of such lawsuits pend- ing in various courts in Florida. Mr. Bronson encourages state residents who are interest- ed in joining the program or who want to find out more about it to call his department's Consumer Services Division at 1 800 HELP FLA (435-7352) or to visit the division's website at www.800helpfla.com. Con- sumers can also use the same phone number or website to file a complaint against a company that has violated the "Do Not Call" statute. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, April 20, 2006 I~* Thursday,~~~ Api 0 06Srigtecmuiissuho aeOecoe Bacterial gene could benefit all crops GAINESVILLE -Though E.coli with graduate student Walid genetic research. During an experi- more," Rathinasabapathi said. bacteria are notorious for making Fouad. "Large-scale application is ment on heat stress, Fouad was "We're conducting follow-up stud- people sick, a University of Florida several years away but we believe surprised to find plants carrying the ies to learn more about how the Community Links. Individual Voices study shows that a gene found in the microbes can keep plants healthy by improving their resist- ance to heat stress a discovery that may help researchers develop food crops that withstand harsh cli- mates and global warming. Tobacco plants carrying the gene thrived after spending a week in nonstop 95-degree heat, said Bala Rathinasabapathi, an associ- ate professor of horticultural sci- ences with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The gene poses no threat to human health. Researchers believe the plants were unusually resilient because. they contained up to four times the normal amounts of vitamin B-5 and one of its components, the amino acid beta-alanine, he said. The UF study appears in the March issue of the journal Plant. Molecular Biology. "We're already researching the gene's effect on tomatoes and let- tuce, which are economically important to Florida and vulnera- ble to heat," said Rathinasabap- athi, who co-authored the study this technology will be practical and affordable. It's certainly need- ed." Up to 20 percent of the world's food crop is lost to heat stress each year, he said. That figure is likely to increase if predictions of future global warming prove correct. According to the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency, many scientists believe the Earth's aver- age surface temperatures will increase by up to 10 degrees in the next century. Besides fighting crop loss, the gene could enable farmers in tropi- cal and subtropical areas to grow a wider variety of foods, Rathi- nasabapathi said. The connection between the gene and heat tolerance was dis- covered by accident, as researchers tried to learn how plants make beta-alanine. The process is well understood in bac- teria, so the researchers decided to take a gene that helps regulate beta-alanine production in E. coli and observe its effects in plants. They transferred the gene to tobacco, a species popular in gene were taller man meir ordinary counterparts. "We hypothesized that the plants grew taller and larger under higher than optimal temperatures because something associated with the gene protected them from heat," Rathinasabapathi said. "One possibility was that the large amounts of beta-alanine and vita- min B-5 they were producing played a role." In the current study, researchers found tobacco plants modified with the gene contained four times as much beta-alanine and vitamin B-5 as ordinary tobacco plants. And modified plants exposed to 95-degree heat for one week weighed almost twice as much as ordinary plants grown under the same conditions. But when the modified plants were kept at temperatures typical for tobacco farming about 75 degrees they grew at the same rate as their ordinary counterparts. "The practical applications for this gene may be limited to situa- tions where crops will be exposed to temperatures of 90 degrees or gene works, so we can maximize its benefits." The UF study marks one of the few times a plant's metabolic sys- tem has been successfully changed with genetic engineering, said Ulrich Genschel, a junior group leader at the genetics department of the Weihenstephan Center of Life Sciences in Freising, Germany, part of the Technical University of Munich. The findings suggest beta-ala- nine helps plants tolerate heat but it may play a supporting role, he said. Plants use beta-alanine to make other substances such as vitamin B-5 and one of them could provide the actual protec- tion: "In any case, this work empha- sizes the importance of the bio- chemical pathway involved in vita- min B-5 production," said Genschel, who studies vitamin B-5 production in plants and microbes. "It will be interesting to see what else the authors discover about the role of beta-alanine in plants." I I ` I 'II 'I 'LiL GOLDEN NUGGET RIVIERA EXCALIBUR BALLYS FLAMINGO $379 $349 409 *439 459 NYNY TREASURE ISLAND MONTE CARLO PARIS HOTEL MGM s459 s459 s469 8489 8489 MIRAGE CAESARS MANDALAY BELLAGIO VENETIAN s529 8529 '549 '639 $669 Includes: Air, 4 nights hotel, transfers, 3 shows BARGAIN PRICES! PLAN AHEAD, SAVE IONEN! PR.. ..E.LDI EE ..A fEi ...l1 Seniors, pick your Medicare plan now By Grace-Marie Turner The final days leading up to May 15 will almost certainly be chaotic at Medicare offices. That's the deadline for seniors to enroll in the new prescription drug benefit. without paying a penalty of higher premiums. Phone lines will be jammed and Web sites will be clogged. The organizations now helping seniors sign up will be overwhelmed by the last-minute rush to enroll. That's why seniors shouldn't wait until May to pick a plan. The final month of the penalty-free sign-up period is almost here. But while more,than 27 million seniors are now participating in the new drug benefit, millions more eligi- ble seniors have yet to enroll. Why are so many ignoring a program specifically designed to save them money? Perhaps it's because the newspapers and air- waves are filled with criticisms that .he drug benefit is just not good enough. A recent poll found that an astounding 41 percent of drug benefit enrollees thought that, political attacks on the program made other seniors less likely to sign up. That's a real shame because it doesn't matter whether the pro- gram could benefit from some tin- kering in the future. What does matter is that the drug benefit is a valuable insurance policy right now. Those with medium and small drug bills are able to buy peace of mind against future medi- cine costs for a reasonable price. Those \with large drug bills get sub- stantial help with their expenses right away. And seniors \vho don't sign up by the, May 15 deadline simply won't get as good a deal as those who do. They'll have to wait until the next enrollment period in November for their next chance to sign up. And their premiums will increase by at least 1 percent every month they delay, adding at least 6 percent to the cost. Seniors who are fetlinrg skepti- cal or confused should listen to those who already are enrolled. New enrollees in the Medicare drug benefit are overwhelmingly satisfied. A survey by America's Health Insurance Plans found that 84 per- cent of those who have enrolled had no trouble signing up or using their benefit. Only three percent of seniors polled had trouble enrolling. Most seniors 85 per- cent have experienced no prob- lems using their new benefits, and 59 percent already are saving money. The drug benefit is offering more and better choices than any- one anticipated when Congress crafted the program. The govern- ment estimated that seniors would pay $37 a month in premiums for their Medicare drug coverage. But the average premium has turned out to be much lower $25 a month. Competition among the private insurers offering plans has resulted in some great deals. Some pre- scription drug plans, for example, cost as little as $5 a month. Others eliminate the $250 deductible before coverage kicks in So sen- iors can enjoy covered from the very first dollar they spend. Some plans are even providing drug coverage in the infamous "doughnut hole" the gap in the standard plan where insurance coverage is interrupted between moderate and high drug expenses Even The New \orIk Times, the venue of choice for many of Medicare's critics, is finally coming around, recognizing that seniors are benefiting enormously under the program. The paper recently reported, "Those who have signed up say the total cost of all their drugs under Medicare is often less than the amount they were paying (36S for just one prescription in the past." The Times gave the example of a couple that together takes 24 medications. \Vith the new bene- fit, their drug bills "will plunge to $4-,90: or less a ear, flom more than $25,000." That's an incredible sa% rigs. 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