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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: May 4, 2006
Frequency: weekly
regular
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Genre: newspaper   ( marcgt )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 5, no. 29 (Sept. 24, 1926).
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Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, May4, 2006 Volume 79, Number 46


At a Glance

MHHS Class
Reunion
The MHHS Class of '86 is
having it's 20 year reunion on
Homecoming Weekend this
year. Organizers are inviting the
Class of '87 and Class of '88 to
join the fun, as well. Reunion
planners are in need of assis-
tance in locating and notifying
all members of the above class-
es. The initial plan is to have a
tailgate type get-together the
night of the Homecoming
Game and, on the.following
day, have a BBQ for the family
at the City Park or a similar loca-
tion. Anyone interested in
assisting may contact David Lee
at dlee-1967@skyeone.com or
(863)946-2512.

School Advisory
Council to meet
The School Advisory Coun-
cil of Moore Haven Junior-
Senior High School will hold its
regular monthly meeting on
Monday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the
media center.

Parenting seminar
planned for May 5
Calling All Parents a free
presentation "Six Hours of
Effective Parenting: How to Par-.
ent the Disobedient Child" is
coming to LaBelle. The fea-
tured speaker will be Dr. Paul
Hofacker, a clinical psycholo-
gist experienced in working
with disruptive and challenging
vouth. Register today to reserve
your seat by calling FDLRS
Heardland at i-800-316-7057. Se
habla espaFol!.
The event is planned for Fri-
day, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m, at lhe Dallas
To\nsend Agricultural Building,
1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle. There
will be free handouts, materials,
and door prizes. Snacks and a
bag lunch will be provided.

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

Free services
to help elders
Center for Independent Liv-
ing will be doing outreach on a
regular basis at the Moore
Haven, Clewiston, and LaBelle
sites between the hours of
noon to 2:30 p.m. You can con-
tact 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.

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Index
Classifieds ... .. .16-20
Obituaries ..........2
Opinion .. ..........4
School ......... .. .9
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Cooperation is the real key


Hendry, Glades
begin dialogue

By Patty Brant
Hendry and Glades County
Boards of County Commission-
ers came together Tuesday
evening in a historic joint work-
shop meeting, discussing mutu-
al issues ranging from the-
health of Lake Okeechobee and
the Caloosahatchee River to the


need to plan bicycle paths.
Overall, continuing quality of
life is what this meeting was all
about, and also what both
boards are working to save for
current residents and those who
Willbecome neighbors.
Although lake and river
water issues are out of local
hands, governed largely by the
Corps of Engineers and South
Florida Water Management,
both Hendry and Glades offi-.
cials understand they are of pri-


mary importance. The varying
uses of these bodies, including
flood protection, water supply
and recreation, add to the com-
plexity of the issue which isn't
really a single issue at all..
The officials also discussed
coming up with a joint planning
area. Obvious areas of mutual
concern include the LaBelle
Bridge and State Roads 80, 78
and 29 all major transporta-
tion corridors that draw from
and affect both counties, as well


as North LaBelle and Muse.
There was some discussion
of a regional approach to utili-
ties water and wastewater
facilities that would straddle the
county line. Public safety issues
including fire, EMS, 911 and
Emergency Management have
long been problematic,
although fire and EMS person-
nel from both counties have
worked together harmoniously
for years.


Transportation will have to
be addressed long before real
growth can occur, both boards
agree, and they will be sorting
out responsibilities, addressing
sticking points and looking for
common ground.
The commissioners were all
amenable to working asa team
rather than as separate entities.
Glades County Commission
Chairman Butch Jones noted
See Meeting Page 12


Zaragoza is



named new



S. Lake editor


Jose Zaragoza, longtime
reporter for The Sun, has been
named as the news editor for
The Sun, The Clewiston News
and the Glades County Democ-
rat newspapers.
"Jose has proven his abili-
ties as a community journalist
and his dedication to the val-
ues of the Independent News-
papers group," said INI Florida
Executive Editor Katrina
Elsken. "As we take advantage
of new technology, he'll work
to improve the papers and
their service to the communi-
ties around the south side of
Lake Okeechobee."
The three weekly newspa-
pers are part of the Indepen-
dent Newspapers Florida


group. They share office space
in Clewiston.
Originally a Texas native
and beginning his journalism
career with a small daily in
Texas at the age of 19, Mr.
Zaragoza has been in South
Florida for the past five years
and has been rooted in com-
munity journalism for The Sun.
He began his career with INI as
a news clerk, became a part
time reporter and has evolved
into a well respected journalist
within the Glades communi-
ties
"Jose has a natural instinct
for news," said Mr. Young. "His
instincts and nose for news is
See Editor-Page 12


Students make



a difference


By Mark Young
MOORE HAVEN The
story of Moore Haven's senior
American Government class,'
taught by Moore Haven
Teacher of, the Year Crystal
Drake, has been one ofdedica-
tion and inspiration throughout
the controversy involving lake
discharges into the Caloosa-
hatchee River. ,
The -controversy erupted
months ,ago following yet
another busy hurricane sea-
son,.which not only dumped
several inches of extra rain into
South Florida's watershed, but
had Hurricane Wilma strike the
lake with unexpected ferocity


that stirred the Big "O" like a
muddy cup of stagnant coffee.
The students became
involved in the controversy
when residents and politicians
of Lee County and the city of
Sanibel began pointing accusa-
tory fingers at the rural com-
munities surrounding the lake,
Moore Haven in particular for
its close proximity to the river.
Politicians on the West
Coast of Florida launched a
saber-rattling campaign and
were, for all intensive purpos-
es, calling for the end to rural
life in and around Glades
See Students-Page 12


On March 17 and 18, a National Tournament took place in
Orlando at the Sheraton Hotel. In this tournament, five stu-
dents from Luis Maisonet Taekwondo participated, bringing
back nine medals. These students represented Moore Haven
well. Pictured are Sean Thompson, third in form (front); (sec-
ond row) Taylor Harris, first in sparring, third in forms;
Everett Youngblood, first in sparring, fourth in forms; (laws
row) Lucas Ortiz, third in forms, Desiree Bowling, fourth in
forms; and, Luls Maisonet, first in forms, third in sparring.
Congratulations


By Ideybis Gonzalez
MOORE HAFLEN- On May 2,
Glades County leaders gathered
for the ground breaking of the
new Glades County Detention
Center and Glades Count Sher-
iff's Department.
Glades County Commissioner
Alvin Ward began the introduction
at the ceremony saying, "It's has
been a great struggle to get were
we are today, butwe are here".
: The $33 million facility will be
possible through the work and
donations by county officials and
community partners. The facility
will be built on State Road 78
Northwest directly across from
the GEO Prison.
It will be a 440-bed facility
with capacity to expand by 250
additional beds. The building will
be up to date in security and tech-
nology systems and will hold one
judges' chamber and one court,
with the ability to expand to two
additional courtrooms in the
future.
The construction of the facil-
ity promises to bring 80 new
jobs to the community and an
estimated $450,000 in taxes to


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With shovels in their hands and excited that the big day
had finally come officials and partners participated in the
ground breaking ceremony May 2 in Glades County.

"It's has been a great struggle to get were we
are today, but we are here".
Alvin Ward,
Glades County Commissioner
Glades County. wages," said Mr.Ward.
"This will also assure a raise "This reminds me of a movie I
for the officers from a 20th centu- really love, 'Field.of Dreams,' build
ry wages to the 21st century it, theywill come," he added.


Submitted to Glades County Democrat
TaeKwondo students take honors
On April 7, 2006, students from Luis Maisonet Taekwondo in Moore Haven passed a pro-
motional best testing. These students worked very hard to achieve their next belt rank. Dur-
ing the testing, the students had to show the techniques they learned during the training
cycle. Parents were very proud of their child's achievements which are: Front row, left to
right: Gabriela Moraflores, yellow to orange belt; Giovanna Maraflores, green to senior
green belt; Everett Youngblood, white to yellow belt, Amanda Ortiz, senior green to blue
belt, Sean Thopson, orange to green belt. Back row, left to right: Fernando Moraflores,
white to yellow belt; Ron Bock, green to senior green belt; Rick Anthony Ortiz, senior green
to blue belt; Ethan Harris, brown to senior brown, Desiree Bowling, senior blue to brown
belt, Lucas Ortiz brown to senior brown belt and Mr. Luis Maisonet, Chief Instructor.


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Groundbreaking: New detention center


Glades County Democrat/ldeybis Gonzalez
An emotional Sheriff Stuart Whiddon said, "I give my thanks to all the men and women
that work for us at the Glades County Sheriff's Department for bearing with us because
They could-have left to other high-paying agencies and-they didn't. Thanks."

$33 million facility breaks ground


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State budget includes courthouse funding


TALLAHASSEE The 60-day
legislative session is nearing its
close and funding has been
secured for courthouse facilities
in several rural counties in Flori-
da according to State Senator
Rod Smith (D-Alachua).
Budget conferees met
throughout the weekend in Talla-
hassee and reached a final agree-


ment on several issues, including
funding levels for several small
county courthouse projects, on
Mondayevening.
Senator Smith announced
that several rural counties have
secured funding for courthouse
facility improvements. "We've
been fortunate in the past four
years in that we've been able to


secure funds for the facility needs
of public courthouses in many
rural counties in the state," said
the Senator. "Having personally
tried, cases as a prosecutor in
many rural courthouses, I know
that we have some very real facil-
ity needs and recognize that it is
difficult for many rural counties
to foot the bill," he continued.


The bill includes $550,000 for
Glades County Courthouse Safe
Record Area and $200,000 for the
Hendry County Courthouse.
Senator Smith serves as Vice-
Chairman of the Senate Justice
Appropriations Committee and
chaired the committee during
the 2003 and 2004 Legislative
Sessions.


Obituaries


William
Thomas Aspey
William (Bill) T. Aspey, 75, of
Belle Glade died April 29, 2006.
He was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in
Titusville, Penn., son of Donald
T. and Josephihe Gardner Aspey
The family moved to Belle Glade
in 1936 and Bill graduated from
Belle Glade High School in 1949.
He graduated from Florida State
University in 1953 and was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity. He was an active
member of Seminole Boosters.
After graduation from FSU, he
served in the US Marine Corps.
He retired from Sugar Cane
Growers Cooperative in 1993,
after 28 years as payroll supervi-
sor.
Survivors include his loving
wife, Helen Folds Aspey of Belle
Glade; son Robert Wester Jr.
(Nancy) of Royal Palm Beach;
daughters, Sheryl Wester Shaw
of Gainesville, Fla; Keith Shaw,
Gainesville, Fla.; Robbie and
Krystel Wester, Royal Palm
Beach; Allie and Jarret Morgan,
Naples, Fla.; and his brother-in-
law, Allison E. Folds (Jackie) of
Gainesville, Fla. He was preced-
ed in death by his son, Steve
Wester in 1976.
He was a member of Masons
for over 50 years and past master
and treasurer of Belle Glade
#273 and-a member of Okee-
chobee Lodge #237. He was
District Deputy of the Grand
Lodge of Florida in 1983. He was
a member of Scottish Rite/Valley
of Lake Worth and a 33 Degree
Mason. He was a former.mem-
ber of Maki Shrine Temple,
Miami and a charter member of
Amara Remple, Palm Beach Gar-
dens, serving as marshall and
captain of the guard. He also
served as president and treasur-
er of Amara Ambassadors. He
dedicated many hours, serving
on the Shrine Children's Hospital
committee. He served as worthy
patron of Belle Glade Chapter
#196 Order of Eastern Star and a
member of Clewiston Chapter
O.E.S. He was a member of


B.P.O.E. 1716 Order of Elks. He
was a member of Community
United Methodist Church of
Belle Glade. Visitation was Tues-
day, May 2, 2006 at Glades Funer-
al chapel 1040 N. Main St., Belle
Glade with Masonic service at 7
p.m., Funeral Services were held
Wednesday, May 3,. 2006 at
Glades Funeral Chapel. at 10.
a.m., Entoumbment followed at
Foreverglades Funeral Mau-
soleum.
Donations may be made to:
Shriners Hospital for Children
Transportation fund, Amara
Shrine Temple, P.O. Box 30335,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420-
30335.
Willard William Lix
Willard Lix, 74, of Buckhead
Ridge, died April 29, 2006 at
home. Mr. Lix was born July 15,
1931 in Patton. Missouri to Cecil-
ia and William Lix. He had lived
in Buckhead Ridge since 1983
previously residing in Hidden
Valley Missouri. Mr. Lix proudly
served our country in the US
Army and retired from the Army
corps of Engineers in 1979.
Mr. Lix was preceded in death
by his wife Geraldene in 1998
and his granddaughter, Molly in
200-1. He is survived by sons,
WVilliam Lix. of Scott City, Mo.,
DeWayne Lix. of Benton, Mo.;
daughters Linda Shank of Buck-
head Ridge and Jeannenne San-
born of Buckhead Ridge; 10
grandchildren; 6 great-grandchil-
dren; and, one brother Geroid
Lix of Jackson, Mo.
Funeral services will be held
at Amick-Bennett funeral Home,
in Scot; Cirt, Missouri, Interment
will be at Cape Girardeau Memo-
rial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to:
Make a Wish Foundation, 3550
N. Central Avenue, Suite.300,
Phoenix, Arizona 8501.22127 or
Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark
Circle, Fort'Myers, Fldrida 33908.
All arrangements are entrust-
ed to the loving care of Bass
Okeechobee Funeral Home and
Crematory.


Dean A. Manor
A memorial service for Dean
Allan Manor, 42, of 309
Lawrence Street, Roxboro, N.C.,
who died on Monday, April 24,
2006 at Person Memeorial Hos-
pital, was conducted- on Satur-
day, April 29.
Mr. Manor was a former resi-
dent of Clewiston. He was the
son of John and Shirley Manor,
Cooksburg, Penn., who survive.
Surviving, in addition to his
parents, are his wife, Denise
Manor: a son, Damian Manor, of
Roxboro; and two brothers, Dar-
rell Manor of Asheville and John
Manor of Clarion, PA.
Memorials may be made to
Home Health & Hopice of Per-
son County, 325 S. Morgan St.,
Roxboro, N.C. 27573.
Robert L. Schultz, Sr.
Robert L. Schuliz, Sr., 75, of
Lake Placid died Thursday
evening, April 20, 2006 at his res-
idence. He was born in Detroit,
Mich. to parents Brenton Sr. and
Brenda Schultz. He played on
the Dexter Michigan High School
football team that was un-scored
upon one year and undefeated
another, receiving personal con-
gratulations from University of
Michigan football coach Bo
Scnemblecher at a house party.
He served his country in the LI.S.
Arm\ for six years, stationed in
Alaska, Virginia, and Washing-
ton. A charter member of the
Dexter Lions Club and a mem-
ber of the Washlenaw County
Sheriffs skin diving recovery-
team. Before moving to Belle
Glade he was the owner of the
Mill Creek Sporting Goods Store
in Dexter and continued repair-
ing E\inrude motors and golf
course grounds maintenance in
Florida. He is survived by his lov-
ing wife of 55 years Betty, daugh-
ters; Pamela Tasker (Jay), Susan.
Davenport (Ross), sons; Bobby
Schultz, Jr. (Debbie), grandchil-
dren; Britt Tasker (Julie), Karra
Dettling (Andy), Joshua, Jacob,
Jesse Schultz Rebecca, Sarah,
Zachary Davenport, twin great


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grandchildren, mother, Bertha, a
twin brother; Brenton, Jr. (Mar-
cie), sister: Marlelayne Newell
(Raymond). Services will be
held at a later date in Michigan.
Family suggest memorial dona-
tions to Good Shepherd Hos-
pice, 4418 Sun "N" Lake Blvd,
Sebring, Florida 33852. All
arrangements entrusted to Scott
Funeral Home, Lake Placid, Fla.
George L. Towell
George L. Towell, 59 of Lake
City died early Thursday morn-
ing, April 27, 2006 at the Lake
City Medical Center. A native of
Litchfield, Illinois, Mr. Towell had
lived in Lake City for the past
twelve years having moving
there from Belle Glade, Florida
where he had been a long time
resident. Mr. Towell was very
active in the Belle Glade Elks
Lodge #1716, American Legion
Everglades Post #20, Okee-
chobee Masonic Lodge #237,
the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
in Lake Worth, Amara Shriners
in Palm Beach Gardens, Order of
the Eastern Star Sugarland Chap-
ter 220 in Clewiston and he most
recently became a member of
the Lake C'it Board of Realtors.
In his spare time he enjoyed tra'-
eling, spending lime vith family
and friends and \\as an avid
Florida Gator fan.
Mr. Towell is sunrived by his
wife, Gail Towell, Lake City, t\wo
sons, William Towell. Titus\ ille
and Ralph Towell iNicholei,
Royal Palm Beach, two daugh-
ters,, Terri Weeks (Matt) and
Janet Towell both of Belle Glade,
one brother Ray To\vell (Jen-
.nifer), Stuart and three sisters,
Maxine Parson (Tony), Ponce De
Leon, Jeanne Woodard (Bobby),
Belle Glade, and Mary Frances
Alford (Tony) Branford. Two
grandchildren, Kalhryn and Lau-
ren Weeks of Belle Glade and a
host of nieces and nephews also
survive.
Memorial services for Mr.
Towell were conducted Tuesday,
May 2, 2006 at Akin-Davis Funer-
al Home in Clewiston.


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Could the dike fail?

State panel .
finds problems ...
with the dike
By MatyAnm Morris
In a78-page report released to
Gfov. Bush on April 27, an inde-
pendent panel of engineers,
brought in by South Florida Water "The major concern is not-with
Management District (SFWMD) the costsrequired tomake minor
reported problems with the Her- repairs to the levees .. butwith the
bert Hoover Dike. The dike encir- consequence of complete levee
ces Lake Okeechobee and pro- failure. The costs associated with
tects the communities some such an occurrence would be
60,000 peoplewho l is e oithere astronomical."
from flooding. It also holds the The report raises question
fresh water Supplies for much of about danger to the dike while the
South Florida. current repairs are.ongoing and
Gov. Bush, upon review of the also questions the nature of the
report; wrote to Principal Deputy repairs as a whole. The COE will re-
Assistant Secretary of the Army in evaluate the design of the repair to
charge of civil works, John Paul ensure that the best repair will be
Woodley, listing nine points of con- made under the level of protection
cern about the 70-year-old dike. authorized by congress.
The Corps of Engineers has posted In 2005 Congress authorized the
a response to.the nine points of Herbert Hoover Dike be placed on
Concern made by Gov. Bush and ethe National Inventory of Dams.
the news release and Gov. Bush's This increases the standards by
these o rmnyears. directly rete itwhich the dike is maintained.





The USo A s of Engi- in Lake Okeechobee, said Steve
dley w hewsads, respded it a ot- The report discusses the fact
Toews ase sinae.army.miong ot hat problems with the dike are
"T ere are no surprises e" moreand more likely the higher
"There are no surprises-here," thewalerismaintained and recom-
said COE 'Chief of Engineering thends changes in the regulating
Steve Dubainateleconference May rulends that govern in the regulatingke.





actions that put protection of the and care of vernthe COE perso.el in
t2. "We have been dealing with "The risk of piping (leaks) is
these i issues for manyyears. directly related with the water level
The US Army Corps of Engi- in Lake Okeechobee, said Steve
neers (COE), which Secretary Duba, ChiefCOE Engineer.
Woodley heads, responded with a Also, as the report points out, a
news release stating among other serious breach of the dike would
"poinThe U.S. Army corps of Engi- cause a-loss of life, cities, crops and
independent review panel of ngi- reached loss of water supplies to the
neers holds publicsafetyas its high- coastal omw unities and e lake
est priority," said Woodley in the communities. ai
news release. "We have always The report goes on saying that
taken, and will continue to take, the quick response, knowledge
actions that put protection of the d care of the COE personnel in
public above all other considera- watching and repairing problems
tions. Thatis why we have acom- as they happen has been the one
prehensive program to ensure the this that has kept South Florida
integrity of the Herbert Hoover Dike from a tragic and- expensive catas-
is always maintained and Lake tiophe, but that the structure itself
Okeechobee water levels areman- must prevail.
aged to minimize risks as we enter The COE's goal was to have the
hurricane season." lake at elevation 14.0 by May I and
"The report, prepared, by an that was exceeded when the lake
independent review panel of engi- reached 13.83. The amount of
neers confirms and validates con- water allowed into Lake Okee-
cerns that the Corps has expressed cihobee is indeed an issue.
for some time now, and which h we "Construction of the Stormwa-
have already begun to address," ter Treatment Areas iSTA's) and
said ,oodley "'The Corps provided impoundment areas being built
all information requested by the with the Accesser8 projects func-
independent panel to conduct their tion as storage for excess stormwa-
anaJ'sis." ter," said Randy Smith Lead Media
The report-itself quotes a 1986 -.Specialist for South Florida \\bier
COEdocumenl: _O. -. .Management District.
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S Diabetes affects your heart and
blood vessels. Complications
include heart attack, coronary
artery disease, stroke and poor
circulation to the feet. Heart dis-
ease affects 75 percent of those
with diabetes.
People with Type 2 diabetes
have an even great risk of cardiac
complications because damage to
blood vessels starts many years
before blood sugar levels elevate.
Insulin resistance, the cause of the
Type 2 diabetes, leads to high
blood pressure, high cholesterol,
and fat deposits 20-30 years before
the blood sugars start to rise.
Diabetes causes changes in the
way fats are used in the body. Cho-
lesterol and triglycerides elevate
and the good cholesterol (HDL)
level falls. The cholesterol becomes
small, dense, and sticky, causing it
to stick to the sides of blood vessels.
This leads to atherosclerosis, fatty
plaques that form on the sides of


blood vessels and shrink the open-
ing that carries blood to organs,
arms and legs. The red blood cells
become sticky and clump together,
increasing the risk for high blood
pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Hypertension, or high blood
pressure, affects more than half of
all people with diabetes and plays a
major part in the progress of eye
and kidney problems. Blood pres-
sure in people with diabetes
increases with age and weight and
is twice as likely in African- Ameri-
cans as Caucasians. It adds to the
higher risk of stroke. Hypertension
worsens hardening of the arteries,
where the walls of the arteries
become thick and hard, leading to
poor circulation.
Prevention of heart complica-
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low fat diet and medications for
hypertension and cholesterol.
Call (863)983-1123 for more
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By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
PAHOKEE Pahokee city
leaders are expected to review a
proposal from U.S. Sugar for the
operation of a rock pit near 20-
Mile Bend.
While officials have no say
over whether or not the plans
are approved by the county,
leaders say they would like to
know more :about the plans
before giving them the city's
stamp of approval.
At this point, U.S. Sugar repre-
sentatives say the proposal
would allow it to lease a piece of
property near 20-Mile Bend as a
rock pit, west of an aggregate
rock company near West Palm
Beach.
At least initially, the rock-min-
ing operation is expected to cre-
ate a number of new jobs,
though an exact figure is not yet
known. According to Judy
Sanchez, director of corporate
communications for U.S. Sugar,
said the mining company is
expected to grow through the
years with the potential to
encompass 4,000 acres of land.
U.S. Sugar has signed a lease
agreement with Stuart Mining,
the company that \ ill manage
and operate the mining site.


Unlike companies like Palm
'Beach Aggregates near West
Palm Beach whose constant
stream of heavy truck traffic
bogs down Southern Blvd. -
the product dug at the site will be
transported from the area via
rail. Residents near the area and
drivers who use the road to
Canal Point often, U.S. Sugar:
representatives said, should not
expect to see the commercial
vehicles on the highway.
The next step for U.S. Sugar
will come in the form of a
request to Palm Beach County. It'
is expected that the mining oper-
ation will pass through the coun-
ty's planning and zoning depart-
ment for approval.
Pahokee city officials at a
recent meeting seemed unop-
posed to the idea of supporting
the concept, but ordered staff to
get more information before
they vote either way.
'The administration hasn't
had the opportunity," to review
the material, said City Manager
Lillie Latimore. "We're going to
\write them a nice, neutral letter
and have them explain it to us."
At least one commissioner
agreed.
"Give us time to look at this,"
said Commissioner Keith Babb. .


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Homelessness can be fairly
easy to hide. It's not only scruffy
people living on the streets or in
wooded areas. The homeless
includes people who drill from
relatives to friends to other rela-
tives because they cannot
afford a place of their ow\\n.
Being homeless in ,Hendr
CountN is a particular problem
because there are so few\ servic-
es here.
The official norneless count,
conducted Januar1 27. w\as
417; howve er, coalition mem-
bers are sure that's just the tip
of the iceberg. Of the 417
homeless counted. 95 \wee in
Clewiston, the rest in LaBelle.
With only a handful of volun-
teers to canvas and almost all
of those centered in the imme-
diate LaBelle area -most of the
county was not involved at all in
the process.
Of course, Hurricane Wilma
added to the number of home-
less left in this area, with 645
homes destroyed.
The big dream is to open a
shelter for the homeless, how-
ever finding an appropriate site
is a big issue as is the funding
it would take. A possible site at
the Freedom Fellowship
Church has not panned out, but
coalition members are continu-
ing to search for the most


appropriate means to serve the I
homeless, whether it be a soup
kitchen, an emergency shelter
or transitional housing, which
offers shelter for three months
to two years and seeks to help
solve the issues that cause
homelessness, including drug
abuse, a lack of job skills, tem-
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cumstances. They are also con-
sidering partner ing with other
entities, such as Habitat for
Humanity and local govern-
ment.
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local services. This year, the
local coalition hopes to receive
,$450,000 for services. A new
system to document the home-
less is to be in place by the next
official count, which will take
place in January 2007. A system
using electronic service points
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Ministries, United Way and Sal-
vation Army.
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meeting will be at the United
Way House at 10 a.m. Thursday,
May 18. The public is encour-
aged to come learn more about
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Letter to the Editor


Environmental issues
deserve attention
To the Glades County Board of
Commissioners:
On the 24th of April 2006, I
attended the Glades Board of
County Commissioners (BCC)
public meeting. On the agenda was
a presentation by South Florida
Water Management District
(SFWMD) on "Recreational Oppor-
tunities in Glades County." I was
there simply to encourage the
Glades BCC to hold SFWMD to a
greater degree of accountability for
ensuring that public access would
be provided, in a timely manner, to
the land purchased with tax rev-
enue-ish dollars. Iwas also going to
ask/recommend that the involved
parties enter into an agreement
where the FWC would be the lead
agency in determining wildlife
management issues and in desig-
nating which areas were appropri
ate and suitable for hunting and/or
fishing. Well ..thank you Commis-
sioner Ward for assuming incor-
rectly that my statements would be
otherwise. Your ensuing com-
ments immediately led to my con-
clusion of an obvious bias against
Mr. Chesley, a resident of Glades
County, and his determined efforts
to improve and restore Lake Okee-
chobee's habitat to the benefit of all
who are, or should be concerned,
about the future of this valuable
natural resource.
Central and South Florida's nat-
ural resources have suffered
immense harm as SFWMD and
many elected officials seemingly
catered to the interest of "Big
Sugar." With a clearly known
motive of financial gain, agricultur-
al interests have almost single-
handedly led to what may prove to
be irreparable harm to the entire
Okeechobee watershed and Ever-
glades. As such, I find it absolutely
appalling that you would call into
question the motives of any individ-
ual or group that may somehow
benefit from projects such as the
one proposed by Mr. Chesley and
the nonprofit organization known
as Lake Okeechobee Habitat
Alliance (LOHA.) If as Commis-
sioner Ward stated, he has given
"great attention to the matter," it
would be recognized that the list of
beneficiaries from LOHA's propos-
als includes not only hunters and
fishermen, but those who enjoy
wildlife viewing, boating, family
. outings, etc., and the businesses of
Glades County that have historically
prospered as people enjoyed the
Lake. Most of all, the lake itself
would benefit; as would the water-
shed southward; the fish and
wildlife that depend on them; the
citizens whose quality of life is
equally dependent and tax-payers
everywhere.
Indeed, it was the average out-
doorsmen and women; not politi-
cians; NOT SFWMD; and most cer-
tainly NOT "Big Sugar," that


forewarned the disaster now
occurring on Lake Okeechobee. It
has been these same individuals,
and groups, that have perservered
great insult from those influenced
by agricultural interests and devel-
opers for decades. It has been my
experience this still occurs. The
dedicated efforts and persistence of
these same outdoorsmen and
women most definitely led the way
to current restoration projects such
as seen on the Kissimmee Chain of
Lakes, the Everglades, and Lake
Okeechobee. It's a crying shame
their insightful understandings of
the complexities of Florida's
ecosystems were dismissed as they
were.
In myyears, I've had the oppor-
tunity to attend many Board of
County Commissioners-type meet-
ings, in many counties across the
State. Some of which involved very
passionate views and opinions.
Apparently this was once again the
case April 24th. Following the com-
ments of Commissioners Ward and
Jones, I attempted to return to the
subject I introduced as my purpose
for being there. With little more
than a sentence spoken, yet anoth-
er Commissioner (Mr. Geisler)
spoke over me-saying, "It's been a
long meeting. Can we move
ahead?"
Being a guest in someone else's
sandbox, in attendance as a repre-
sentative of an organization and
accepting that I was once again in a
biased and possibly hostile envi-
ronment; I chose to follow advice
I've often given my sons, and "Do
what (Gunsmoke's hero) Marshall
Dillon would do." All things consid-
ered, I excused myself from what
appeared t6-" a p6ifiitss tonver:
station as politely'as possible. As a
man, I do belie an aeplogy to Mr..
Chesley is in order.
Congratulations gentlemen and
thank you for the enlightening
experience.
You have convinced me that I
should take a greater personal
interest in, and give greater atten-
tion to, Lake Okeechobee's future.
As a concerned Floridian, tax-
payer, and frequent visitor to
Glades County, Iwvill do as every
responsible citizen should do; edu-
cate themselves, get involved ...
and stay involved. My hope is found
in recent changes of attitude, of so
many, towards our natural
resources. The pendulum does
swing both ways.
Somewhere near the middle is a
solution that benefits all, and pro-
tects that which God chose to bless
us with Florida's natural
resources. Wouldn't it be grand if
more people took the initiative.
exemplified by folks like Mr. Ches-
ley to protect and preserve Florida's
outdoor legacy?
I'm hopeful that our future
encounters will be much more pro-
ductive.
With due respect,
Allen Johnson
Avon Park, Fla.


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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
Cooperative. If you are not a
member, please contact the EDC
about joining. If you are a mem-
ber, please plan to attend the
meetings. As the_ Main Street
effort, and other initiatives move
forward, we will need a host of
knowledgeable volunteers to
serve on various committees
and we encourage your partici-
pation.
American Legion open
Moore Haven American
Legion Post 299 is now having
bingo, Saturday nights at 6 p.m.
Hamburgers, drinks and dessert
will be provided at a minimal
cost.

B.H.R. Moose Lodge
The lodge is located on U.S.
78 W in Buckhead Ridge. Regu-
lar 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 alter-
nate 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 who is playing. Sunday
morning breakfast is served
from 8- 10:15 a.m.

VFW Post #9528
The VFW Post #9528 is locat-
ed at 2002 Hwy. 78 W. in Buck-
head Ridge. For more informa-
tion call (863467-2882. Post
hours are from noon until 8 p.m.
daily. Wednesday is Ladies Auxil-
iary dinner 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 immedi-
ately follows the dinner.
All games and special events
are shown on three televisions.
The game room has a regula-
tion-size pool table. Post meet-


ings are held on the second and
fourth Saturday of the month,
beginning at 10 a.m. Comman-
der Albert Crank is available at
467-2882.-

VFW Post #10539
The VFW will be open Mon-
day 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 Sun-
day, 1 8 p.m. Happy hour is
from 4 6 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. Dinner is served at 5
p.m. Tuesday evenings. Bar
bingo starts at 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday. Lunch will be
available. Singles darts every
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Cafeteria is
open from 5 8 p.m., Thursday
nights. Friday at 7 p.m. there
will be live music and dancing.
On Saturday, hotdogs with kraut
are served at noon. Saturday dart
doubles at 7 p.m.

Diabetes Awareness
Hendry County Health
Department Heart to Heart Pro-
gram and Senior Connections
are offering an eight-week Dia-


betes Class at 2 p.m. each
Wednesday at the Nobles Senior
Center. Classes include the dia-
betic diet, understanding carb-
counting, eye and foot care, and
the ABC's of diabetes (the AIC
test, Blood Pressure, and Choles-
terol. All diabetics, long term or
newly diagnosed, are welcome.

Support Services
The Agricultural and Labor
Program, Inc. located in Winter
Haven, has been awarded a
grant from the Department of.
Community Affairs to provide.
Low Income Home Energy
Assistance (LIHEAP) services to
eligible applicants in Hendry and
Glades counties. For an applica-
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Audubon goes back to nature's roots


By Bill Fabian

HENDRYiGLADES A
regional chapter of the Audubon
Society has been established in
the Hendry and Glades area, giv-
ing residents the special oppor-
tunity to meet .other -nature
enthusiasts and become
involved in conservation and
education activities in the local
community.
According to Hendry-Glades
.Secretary Margaret England and
Chapter President Stephen
Buczynski, the chapter of
Hendry-Glades Audubon
became Florida's 43rd Volunteer
Society on Jan. 14.
Among the current activities
the Audubon chapter partici-


pates in is a birding tour of
Storm-water Treatment Area
Five (STA-5), where many
species of native birds and
wildlife are observed every sec-
ond Saturday during the months
from October to April.
According to Mr. Buczynski,
most of the participants in the
tours of Ihe STA-5 located
approximately 20 miles south of
Clewiston off of SR 835 are
birders from throughout the
state, and a lot of nature enthusi-
asts in Clewiston may not be
aware that such a haven for
wildlife and natural beauty exists
so close to Clewiston.
"The majority of our mem-
bership is from, LaBelle' and
other areas, and we are looking


to recruit new members from
the Clewiston area," said Mr.
Buczynski. "The Audubon Soci-
ety is about conservation and
education. We would certainly,
like to see this community and
its residents become more
involved and appreciative of its
natural beauty," he said.
The monthly meetings of the
Hendry-Glades Audubon Society
chapter are currently held in
LaBelle. The next meeting is
scheduled for Monday, May 8,
when guest speaker Marianne
Korosy, a researcher at the
Kissimmee River State Preserve,
will speak and present informa-
tion about grasshopper spar-
rows, an endangered species
native to the area.
The meetings are held at the


Dallas Townsend Extension
Office at 1085 Pratt Blvd. in
LaBelle. The May 8 meeting will
be the society's final meeting
before adjourning for the sum-
mer months, after which meet-
ings will resume in September.
SAdditional 2006-2007 officers
and board members include
Vice-President Norman Dillman,
Treasurer Janet Falk, and board
members Arthur Gallagher,
Martha Valiant, Nikki Yeager,
Teresa Lazar, and Sonny Mow-
bray.
Potential new members inter-
ested in joining the Audubon
Society are encouraged to con-
tact Mr. Buczvnski by calling
(863i902-0856 or by e-mail
(stephenbuc@:,earthlink.net).


A victory that came through his hands


By The Reverend Samuel S.
Thomas, Ph.D.+
Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston
There is an Old Testament
story about a battle between the
people of Israel and the
Amalekites who attacked them
(Exodus
17:8ff). Moses
was leading
the Israelites
with his staff
in his hand,
raised over the
warring
troops. The
report notes
that "as long Samuel S;
as Moses held Thomas
up his hands,
the Israelites were winning, but
whenever he lowered his hands,
the Amalekites were winning
(verse 11)." Finally, Moses grew
tired, so they found a stone for
him to sit on, then Aaron and
Hur stood on each side and held
his hands up "...so that his
hands remained steady till sun-
set. So Joshua overcame the


Amalekite army with the sword
(verses 12-13)." The story ties
together victory with God's pres-
ence being invoked; victory was
somehow tied to raising ones
hands to call upon God to be
present even as the worst of ene-
mies were attacking. There is
something special about asking
God's blessing even at the worst
of times. I watched a news
account of someone trying to
sell a hbuse without success,
until he called on a minister to
bless it. Others had similar expe-
riences and the news report
ended by noting that there were
now realtors calling upon clergy
for house blessings when prop-
erties don't move! A bit supersti-
tious, you say? Perhaps, but
what is going on? It may be that
the seller comes to believe and
thus changes his attitude; the
realtor shows the house to
someone once again because
his confidence (faith?) is
restored that. the property will
move, his belief about the prop-
erty is restored, the people of
Israel come to believe victory is


theirs because God wants it and
they will do what it takes; i.e.
raising ones' hands in prayer.
Apparently it was work for
Moses to keep his hands elevat-
ed that day; he had to have help.
Nevertheless, he offered his
work to God and that's where
his blessing came from. He had
others help him too; they saw
his belief and so they supported
his work, literally, but they were
all rewarded. Raising hands in
prayer is work when it's done
right! There is a Greek word,
"Liturgy" which commonly
refers to 'Church services but
means in its roots "the work of
the people." In fact, when we
pray diligently and fervently, that
is hard work. Someone said
"Prayer changes things, or you
change!" and this statement
must have come from many
hours of holding up hands with
nothing happening as planned
or predicted. Then as hands
might be about to drop in frus-
tration and disappointment,
there comes an insight that
maybe the wrong things were


asked for, or maybe God has
other ideas, or maybe we're
about to learn something. Victo-
ry fdr the-lsraelites didn't come-
that day because Moses blessed'
all by hinsef, he had help along
the way. Our prayers need our
best work, and at times we
should rely on the works of oth-
ers to support us too. Churches
keep prayer lists, "holding up" to'.
God the prayers of many to sup-.
port the prayers of those seeking
victory in one way or another.
When our spiritual arms tire,
there are others to pick them up
and share with us the burden of
the spiritual struggle that goes
on even beyond our physical or
spiritual strength. When we,
would like to give something to
someone, we can support them
in prayer even when they seem
tired, frustrated, disappointed,
discouraged. That has to do with
the importance of being part of a;
faith community and worship. It
is truly "the work of the people,"
hard work if done right and the
victory that comes to those who
believe enough to really keep atit.


Thank God for our mothers' true love


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
A teacher gave her class of sec-
ond graders a lesson on the mag-
net and what it does. The next day
in a written test, she included this
question: "My full name has six
letters. The first one is "M," I pick
up things. What am I?"
When the test papers Were
turned in, the teacher was aston-
ished to find that almost 50 per-
cent of the students answered the
question with the word Mother.
Mothers are important to us.
That's one of the reasons we set
aside a special day to honor them
each May. Mothers pick things up.
Mothers sacrifice so we might be
blessed. Mothers love us to the
end. When I think about what
mothers do and give, I think back
to something that happened in
Yellowstone National Park in
2002.
Landscapes in Yellowstone
have long been shaped creeping
ground fires often described as
good for vegetation growth.
These are.hot, wind-driven fires
that burn up everything in their
path. In the 2002 fire season,
there were total of 46 fires 4
power line fires and 42 lightning-
caused fires.
After each fire, the staff at Yel-
lowstone National Park goes to
work surveying the impacts of the
fires on wildlife, plants, historic
structures, trails, etc. During one
of these assessments, rangers
came across a vivid testimony to a
mother's love.
At the base of a tree, complete-
ly charred in ashes, was the car-
cass of a bird. Somewhat sick-


ened by the sight, one of the
rangers turned the bird over with
a stick. When he did, three tiny
chicks scurried out from under
their dead mother's wings.
The loving mother bird, aware
of the impending disaster, had
carried her babies to the base of
the tree and had gathered them
under her wings, protecting them
from the heat and smoke. She
could have flown to safety, but
had refused to abandon her little
ones. Because she, had been will-
ing to die, her babies under the
cover of her wings would live.
God's promise in Psalm 91:4 is
that "He will cover you with His
feathers, and under His wings you
will find refuge; His faithfulness
will be your shield and rampart."
Just like the bird, our God
loves us sacrificially, and longs to
gather us together, as a hen gath-
ers her chicks under her wings for
protection and nurture. (Matthew
23:37) Many times, mothers are
the instrument God uses. Moth-
er's Day is coming up soon. Why
not use it as an opportunity to
remember to thank God for the
many sacrifices mothers make. It
is also a good time to give honor
to mothers everywhere thank-
ing God not only for our present
mothers, but for future mothers
and mothers past, and for those
special mothers with have no chil-
dren of their own but are mothers
to children of others.
Mothers, we thank God for
you! For all of the sacrifices you
make, for all that you do, for the
kindness you show, for the love
you give, and for the example you
are. We love you ,with all our
hearts!


May God bless you on your
special day, and "may you be rich-
ly rewarded by the LORD, the God


of Israel, under whose wings you
have come to take refuge."
(Ruth 2:12)


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Marijuana found



in Flaghole


Intelligence leads developed
by the HCSO Criminal Investiga-
tions Division led to the 1 Ith bust
of an illegal marijuana grow-
house since February- 2005.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee,
a search conducted at approxi-
mately 10:20 a.m. April 10 at 320
Kilpatrick Loop in Flaghole
found marijuana plants from 2 1/2
to three feet tall.
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ed with elaborate electronic-aided
equipment in two rooms of the res-
idence. The seizure occurred just
prior to harvest. Estimated value of
the plants is $45,000-$50,000. The
two people arrested were both
from Dade County. Yajaire Irizarry,
age 53, a Venezuelan citizen in the
US on a work visa and Rafael
Suarez-Perez, age 30, were trans-
ported and booked into the
Hendry County Jail.


Varnum faces 31


counts of grand theft


By Eric Kopp
OKEECHOBEE A former
mobile home dealer in Okee-
chobee has once again been
placed behind bars when he
was arrested last week at. a
mobile home dealership in
Sebastian.
Michael A. Varnum, 55, of
Clewiston, has been charged
with 30 counts of. grand theft
and one count of organized
scheme to defraud. He was
booked into 'the Indian River
County Jail Friday, April 28,
under a bond of $1,239,500. He
was booked into the Okee-
chobee County Jail Monday
afternoon, May. 1.
Varnum was arrested by
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper
Lieutenant Michael E. Sheehan.
Varnum was working as a sales-
man at Whispering Palms Manu-
factured Home Community on
U.S. 1 in Sebastian. Accompany-
ing Lt. Sheehan was Detective
John Zeigler of the Okeechobee
City Police Department (OCPD).
Varnum is the former sales
manager for Taylor Creek Mobile
Homes in Okeechobee. Prior to
that, he owned Central Homes
of Okeechobee, Inc., which filed
for bankruptcy'in May of 2004.
He was arrested in March of
'05 by the FHP on warrants from
Okeechobee County that
charged him with grand theft
and tax fraud of over $20,000 but
less than $100,000. He was also
arrested in June of 2004 on a
"charge- of uttering a 'fforged
instrument. He went to trial and
was acquitted of that charge by
Judge Robert Makemson.
Since Varnum's latest arrest,
a weary Detective Zeigler has
been in the process of contact-
ing the 30 victims to tell them
that Varnum's been arrested and
now they need to set a date to
meet with the state attorney.
"It's been exhausting," said
the detective of the two-year
investigation. "I haven't been
able to find him in the last two
years. We heard he was in Vero
Beach, Punta Gorda, Sebastian
and a couple of other places.
FHP finally got a break and
found him."


According to State Attorney
Ryan Butler, FHP was the origi-
nal investigating agency when
the initial complaint was filed in
2003. FHP has jurisdiction since
mobile home licenses are regu-
lated by the Department of
Motor Vehicles.
Simply put, the OCPD detec-
tive indicated complaints were,
filed against Varnum alleging
fraud and grand theft. Detective
Zeigler said Varnum would, at
the time of purchase, accept
multiple deposits from cus-
tomers without ordering or
delivering their mobile or modu-
lar home.
He said the losses sustained
by the 30 victims are over
$940,000. And to some, the
money they lost was everything
they had.
"Some of the victims have
had to move in with their sons or.
daughters to survive financially,"
said Detective Zeigler.
He went on to say if anything
comes of this case, he hopes it is
better regulation in the mobile
home industry. One regulation
he hopes to see is that when
someone orders a home, their
money is placed into an escrow
account:
"There's no provision by law
to keep customers' funds in
escrow accounts. The industry
doesn't require that," he contin-
ued. "Many of the victims
thought their money was pro-
tected.
"There have been a lot of
tears cried in this office," added
Detective Zeigler as he recalled,
talking to victims in his OCPD
office, where boxes upon boxes
marked "Varnum" are stacked
on his desk.
By Monday afternoon, Detec-
tive Zeigler said he had contact-
ed about half of the victims and
told them that Varnum was
under arrest.
"A lot of them are ecstatic. I
had one lady tell me she loved
me," he said with a smile.
"They're looking for closure in
all of this. They want to put this
behind them."
Neither Detective Zeigler nor
Mr. Butler knew if Varnum has
an attorney.


Crime Stoppers


The Palm Beach County Sher- and neglect of
iff's Office seeks the public's a child.
help in locating Gregory Lee, 39. If you have
Lee is a white male, about 6 information
feet tall with black hair and' on this person
or about any
green eyes. He has a scar on his crime, contact
left leg. His last known address is the Palm
Old U.S. 27 in Clewiston. He is a Beach County
heavy equipment operator. He is Sheriff's Office
wanted on a felony warrant for at 1-800-458- Gregory
violation of probation assault 8477. Lee


Glades County Arrest List


The following individuals were
arrested by the Glades County Sher-
iffs Office.
This column lists arrests, not
convictions, unless otherwise stat-
ed. Anyone who is listed here and
who is later found not guilty or has
the charges against them dropped,
is welcome to inform the newspa-
per. We will confirm the informa-
tion and print it Information for this
column was provided by the
Glades CountySheriff's Office,.
eShawn Moore 45 of Ft. Laud-
erdale was arrested April 22 by
Bryan Enderle on charges of Pos-
session of Cocaine, Possession of
Cocaine with intent to sell, Posses-
sion of a weapon by a convicted
felon and Display of weapon dur.
ing a felony. He was later released
on a $40,000 surety bond.
*Rickie Cook 45 of Lakeland
was arrested April 23 by Sgt.
Dewayne McQuiad on charges of
Possession of controlled substance
without prescription and posses-
si5n of marijuana under 20 grams.
He remains in custody with bond
set at $5,000.
*David Mitchell 26 of Lakeland
was arrested April 23 by. Sgt.
Dewayn McQuiad on charges of
Possession of cocaine Possession
of a controlled substance without
prescription, Possession of Marijua-
na under 20 grams, and Possession
of drug paraphernalia. He remains
in custodywith bond set at $7,500.


eClayton Wetherington 25 of
Moore Haven was arrested April 25
by Deputy Jason Griner on the
charge of Battery (domestic vio-
lence). He was later released on his
own recognizance.
*Jose Olivarez 30 of Okee-
chobee was arrested April 26 by
Deputy Deputy Leslie Fuce on an
active warrant for violation of pro-
bation. He was later released on a,
$10,000 surety bond...
eTarina Williams 30 of Clewis-
ton was arrested April 27 by Sgt.
Ronnie Baker on an active Hendry
County warrant. She was later
released on $3,000 surety bond.
*Samuel Allison 29 of Clewis-
ton was arrested by FHP Officer
McGrede on the charge of driving
while license suspended. He was
later released on his own recogni-
zance.
*Jamie Sinih 58 of Okee-
chobee was arrested April 29 by
SPD Officer Goodman on charges
of Driving under the influence, driv-
ing while license suspended, reck-
less driving and open container. He
was later released on a $750 surety
bond.
*Donnie Thomas 51 of Arcadia
was arrested by Deputy.Wayne
Stripling on charge of reckless driv-
ing, driving under the influence and
driving while license suspended.
He remains in custody with bond
set at $750.


Deputy injured in adult

melee at softball game


OKEECHOBEE Thomas Gre-
gory Barnes, 21, Moore Haven,
was charged with felony battery
and booked into the Okeechobee
County Jail under a bond of $5,000.
Barnes was arrested after he
allegedly knocked an off-duty
Okeechobee CUo.'- Sheriff's
Office. (OCS@) uncons,e.. .'s.
According to a report by OCSO
Deputy Corporal Jack Nash, OCSO
Deputy Tim Higgins was transport-
ed to Raulerson Hospital by Okee-
chobee County Fire/Rescue per-
sonnel with facial injuries.
Cpl. Nash's report states that
shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday,
April 29, he was summoned to the
softball fields on N.W Ninth Ave. in
Okeechobee in regard to an argu-
ment that was getting out of con-
trol.
Barnes said he thought he was
being attacked so he struck the
man until he let go, wrote the cor-
poral.
According to the OCSO report,


Cpl. Nash spoke W\ilh several other
witnesses. Statements from those
witnesses indicate that Deputy Hig-
gins was trNing to calm everyone
and was trying to separate Barnes
from Ihe crowd.


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Submitied to Glades County Democrat
Kyle Hubbard in Mrs. Williams Class was Overall winner for
3rd Grade in the class' recent Solar System project.


School News in Brief


Glades County Schools Lunch Menu.

Thursday, May 4 Tossed salad Tuesday, May 9
Turkey/ Gravy Salad dressing ~ Shepherd's pie
-Rice-., Chol. Chip cookie Green beans
Plackf; eye peas, ik-aieyVhite bread
VWheatbread Peachesiet
Fresh cherries Monday, May 8 Ml-ait
Milk-variety Beef and Bean burrito Wednesday, May 10
R Iiday, May 5 Corn Chili-turkey and cheesetick
Pizza Pineapple puff Curious George pk.
French fries Milk-variety Milk-variety

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Kevin Velasquez in Mrs.- Williams Class proudly shows off his
display..


grade and each class had top
three categories.
FCAT online
Moore Haven' Elerrentary
FCAT scores for third grade
arrived Monday. "MHES' third,
grade beat the state average in
Reading with 1415 vs. state avg.
of 1382 and Math 1495 vs. 1409
for state average. The parents
will be able to have~access on
line at https://wWw.ffcatparent--
network.corr/welcoirii.do web-
site on May 3, 2066.


Moore Haven
Elementary S~hool
Third grade students at
Moore 14aven Elementary have
been doing a lot of "hands on"
science. A unit on the Solar Sys-
tem recently took off as students
created models of the solar sys-
tem that made their learning fun
and concrete. The projects were
displayed 'in the hallway ~for
classesS to come by and view.
Kyle. Flubbard was chose as the
overall, 'wiinner in the entire


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Mrs. Pryor's students, Bronson Bass and Hannah Smith,
show off their projects.


is raffling off a new freezer full of
:prime fed beef Tickets are on] N,
$5 or 5 for $20 wit\ih the dra~!ying
,to be held May 12. The~proceeds
of I his fundraising effort will pro-
vide scholarships to graduating
seni 'ors frorri Moore Haven High,,
'School. Tickets can be rpur-
chased' at Chappy's Store in
thakeport orat the Glades CouniN
School Board Offiice in Mloore
Ha~en.


MHIIS, Class Reunlion
The MHHS Class of '86 is hav-
ing it's 20 year reunion on
Homecoming Weekend this
year. Planners are inviting the
Class of '87 and Class of '88 to
join~us, as well. They are in need
,of assistance in locating and
notifying all members of the
above class~es. The initial plan is
to have a tailgate type get-togetri-
er the night of the 1-16FITI~tdinin


Game and, on the following day,
have, a BBQ for the family at the
City Park or.a similar location.
Anyone interested in, assisting
maycontact ,David -Lee at dlee-,
19.67(Evskyeone.com : or
(863)946-25,12.
Band plans
Spring-Concert,
The brand -ne~v West Glades
Band 'is working g hard for its


annual spring concert. on Thurs-
day, May 18, at 7 p.m. The band,
will beepromn a repertoire
of special beginning band ~om-
positions and solos and will
highlight some featured soloists.
Admission is Free. Dean Paul is,
the director.
Sch Warship raffle
The Mroore Haven High
-,:School Scholarship Foundation


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King Size set. $1,680
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Emily Moore plans to wed Wayne Arthur in June.


Lucritia Marahia Jackson and William E. Allen Jr. plan to
marry in December.


Jackson-


Allen
Michael E. Jackson of South
Bay and Linda F. Johnson also of


South Bay, announce .the
engagement of their daughter,
Lucrilia Marahia Jackson to
\\illiam E. Allen Jr.
William is the son of Gladvs
F. Allen and the late, William E.
Allen of Collins, 'Mississippi.


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sq. ft. on a laIge corner lot that is fenced in. Home has many IN PIONEERI 3Bedroom/2Bath, large doublewide mobile
enras. Call for an appointment today. Asking $288,900. home on fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplacewalk-in closets,
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plus dhn.0 fBishop Circle. Asking 185,000. FOR MORE INT HO LERMION
J ,,J,:,',ll I'0'r'f J A 5 14 IN CAPE CORAL.-Duplex 3/2 on both sides, new roof
$145,000. new plumbing and tike throughout units. Asking $325,000.
IN ILRIGHACRES-This4Bedroomn2Bthhome has 2,288 ACRIAEmAIG E.O
sq. ft. on a large corner lot that is fenced in. Home has many IN PIONEERI 3B3edmnom/2flath, large doublewide mobile
extras. Call for an appointment today. Asking $288,900. home on fenced in2.5 acres. Dual fireplacewalk-in closets,
.REDUCEDI outside buildings. Asking $199,900.
IN LEHIGH ACRES. Home has 1,900 sq ft with 2 master 2.5 ACRES in Pioneer Plantation. $79,000.
bedrooms. Home is currently used as a 4/2. Has many I tnsFO8LE
upgrades and a fenced in backyard. This home is a must see.WIL
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Lucritia is attending Naturopath-
ic medical school and William
works in the biomedical
research arena in the Seattle
area.
The wedding will be Decem-
ber 16th in Belle Glade and the
couple will reside in. Seattle,
Washington.


Moore-

Arthur
Mr. And Mrs. Bob Moore


would -liice to announce the
engagement of their daughter-
Emily Moore to Wayne Arthur,
son of Ms. Louise Arthur and Mr.
Danny Arthur.
Emily is thePhoto Lab Super-
visor at CVS Pharmacy in Clewis-
ton.
Wayne is a working, co-
owner of 3AW Welding in
Clewiston.
The wedding %will be June 24,
2006 at the first Baptist Church
of Clewiston.


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580 S. Main St.
SLaBelle, FL 33935

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HOMES:
$589,000 PRICE REDUCED!- 3BD/2BAhomeon
2.34+/- acres in Naples H..rm. icilrtrc, prol barn,
screen lanai, security s5)cuTm, dl f ircpljc eji-in
kitin iand Murplrihn lu'.,I I.: mine j ifcw ofihr
brnr in C.trii h. ,. fl '
$526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI- 4BD/3BAhome on
1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a
sound proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an
-above ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries
that this beautiful home offers.
* S3'4,900 ,B .'M .rulirtul 'ui i : irn ini's].J h.iff
or, i,,r...u..u-'J I +. J.I. ,l itl cllc irl gJlcdJ
Riverfront Community.
* $179,900 2BD/2BA E'cellent ractirn or trtrrer
home on a corner lot in P.'ri tiBell .,'):".i.u. liIr,
room and separate dining room. Screen enclosed front
ind bhic: h -i i'lo r h a icr' l: ...i..-h, ndr-j .T.ui
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* $149,99)9 :BD lEi i p. :,uu: h.-in: Icriurc ..0:.r
:4l 1: I': A: i, I r.]. '. J J J J'i Jt--b : t a .ui.d poi l
* 594900 IB1 NCI..Ih ci4 ,,,Jclc.J t..,Le ., i
r,,,ic ,- i ,:,, R ,ff-gi oic
able warranty. Great investment potential or tirst time
home buyer.
MOBILE HOMES:
$ 75,000 -lu,,..... r 3Bi 5.1 if .l1-k r.:,Tric M.u:c
"i[i r) S,+ r,.tr. Ii,: .pJ ir rr hoimr Irji uii if. JJ.J
,l'r rt II ,, ., r rld., J ln..c ii ld ITruth m-vtc i'ch pr-pci
I) hJ: J p:ilrl Ailh in fll ndiL d tbn.Je, i.n itr,.c g ,iunl
pool, 2 barns and more.


* $300.000 iBSD IBA mort.Jl honii In in lurc hi..h
rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof.
P,.p:cT L,.r i aI .cd inh j iii.bJ i.J pond
* 1197,900 IBD 2BA ..:.rg :,u upi (lrd.j .uln.:
ilucd in r icTIIc Th -ic it h. c kilUj Ji uir I I lr 1ni.:r
pln nd il ci .wr, i ,...iJ,-I. .g r. in, ir i r i. .J .ir.irci
room.
* $139,400 to $151,900 There are (4) available
3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available
4BD 2BA mjinuf.l:rurJd hl...i I ,itc l i if. .: El Rio
Sutj djl' inlr.n Al nh'.'m i: .I- r .*i ,.+ .:'c iJ.r and
, 1[l I n, J r, ..,..f u,:ll,:", :: f1,o :,l,,3Tll-.,ir|...,. J Olr .
* $147,700 3BD/2Ba New Manufactured home with
pantry, dual inl.:, ;.iJri, it.. '.lJrji' shower and
skylight in the guest bathroom.
* $112,500 $120,500 Manufactured Homes New
and under construction in the Moore Haven Yacht
Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+ "owner-
ship ph Ci dl I'o. J., f1i: ::' il'.-i ,J cici
* PRICE PEDLCED $110.000 2;[,. IBA mobile
home on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful
country living year round or as a weekend getaway!
* $18,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The
mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is sur-
rounded in beautiful palm and oak trees,
* $55,000 PRICE REDUCEDI- 3BD/2BA Nice cor-
ner lot in LaBelle with a manufactured home located
dose to schools, shopping and restaurants.
ACREAGE:
* $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto
Salvage yard.
* $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Development
Opportunity! Close to schools, recreational park, town


The Glades County School Board
Will Hold A Special Meeting On
May 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

In The-

Glades County School Board
Meeting Room
400 10th Street, SW
Moore Haven, Florida



Items On The Agenda Will Include
Student Recognitions And Approval
of a GMP For Hurricane Repair
And Moore Haven Elementary
Administration Renovation Project




WHY RENT WITH

LISTINGS LIKE THESE?
SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS
Bank of America Mortgage Loan Officer
Consumer Real Estate
Tel: 863.675.9065
239.415.6302
Fax: 239.415.6311
shirley.willis@bankofamerica.com
Now with an office in LaBelle
at 415 WN. Hwy 80
Call for an appointment
ASK ME ABOUT OUR SPECIAL
LOAN PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS.
MEDICAL WORKERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT.
AND FIREFIGHTERS


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* $988.025 r *ch.,u.~ :. ,.,ff:e ..r, I .+ .tcre
I'n' :l i LIn'iJ ,ui', S i!' r(': r jinJ 1jrg nn: l ,r l.c l' ii -lejrl
bill ul hr-1-Ai
* PRICE REDUCED $900.000 -6i+ Had to find
a,.r .. ,dir,irg Btr,.,..l [Iiilfcrr in m L.Ee Pjde r,:J d
* $850,000 -in.,+. r, ci tbcluuiulll s.:lnuded with
prFiuIc p':'iod.> .:jbl:,: p.filmid o.l k
* $650,000 .+ .rc in ih. hnrt ol AhlAl :on bus)
* PRICE REDUCED $450,000 Bulid sour dream
country home on these 4-,I i c cilGre lixhJrlin'
Close to LaBelle, Alva & Fort Myers!
* $3i9.000 :fc+ .- .:'. r j t[r1ropi ild ening in
i.,I r Hin ijcriF:.opr Icliuio c dll i~ns.i:cf r : fruil
i.c iN, plninri. "h: 'n nr,. 'ridP I ..1 hionTc ire Ik.h -
ed on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is."
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines,a pond and
shed.
* 4 -149.900 -'** \..r' i -...,d i ilht li' *A,.'.-
ti UDBRiLONTRACT
* $98,900.- .;*+ r.. it c i fj.i c ii.M.iiiurr Thci er.
single j ll Reei P"l fllNf j rty. The
mobile home is to be sold "as is."
HOMESITES:
* $25,500 $72,900 Call for more information
about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have
been nicely maintained and are close to everything in
LaBelle.
* $29,900 $34,900 Mobile home lots available in
55 and older Community located in Moore Haven
Yacht Club. Call for more information.
CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE
IN PORT LABELLE. MONTUR&
AND LEHIGH ACRES
RENTALS:
* $950/Monthly 3BD/2Ba home in Ornona.


ment property! Only $67,000 each
* Corner lot in Unit 102 wAarge oak. Beautiful lot
for your dream home. $54,900. -
* Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each
* Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each.
* Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside
LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just offE
Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle.
$46,900.
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SJust like NEW! 3BR/1.5B CBS home within
walking distance from shopping. Features
include new berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new
cabinets and much more. Priced to sell at only
$119,900.


*2' V ni.liif ,,'lr. i f .LaLt. N OFFER! Genuine
..-iii, f.:.l II i'r. iu- being at this beautiful
,i ,2 i.., -: .. i .. ,. I.J rwoodwallsandceil-
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HOP, SKIP & A JUMP! Only minutes separate you
from banking, shopping, schools and much more.
This 3BR/2B home has it all. From it's fenced back
yard, spacious rooms, wood burning fireplace, new
kitchen cabinets and storage galore! Best of all after
a hard days work you can sit out on your lanal and
enjoy the sunset over the lake in Lehigh Acres. Only
$219,900.
*REDUCED! PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/IBA
CBS home located in LaBelle on a quiet oak filled
street. Features new flooring and a fenced back


yard. P .
* Just 1.Rl/v K id F lTalk-
ing distance from shopping. Features include new
berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and
much more. Priced to sell at only $119,900.

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* sack on the market! mlhs .+/- acre mini
estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manu-
fctured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured
walls & spacious kitchen. Only $179,900.
* Running out of room for your family? This huge
2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq
ft of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the
quiet rural community of Double J Acres. Country
living just a hop-skip away from LaBelle or Ft. Myers
makes this a perfect location! $269,900.
* Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate
makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured
home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa-
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Water management important to every Floridian


A home-brewed pot of morn-
ing coffee and a quick drive to the
grocery store probably don't get
you thinking about water man-
agement. Yet you benefited from
it in many ways. From the flowing
tap at your kitchen sink to the
well-drained roadways through-
out your town, water manage-
ment smoothed your way. Even
the green lawns and the protected
wetlands.you may have driven by
are there because of careful water
management.
Who provides this vital serv-
ice? Most directly, it is local water
utilities and public works organi-
zations in your city or town. But
who works behind the scenes,
keeping the water flowing for
them? That's the job of the South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict. This government agency
takes on the many tasks of man-
aging water in a 16-county region


that stretches from Orlando to the
Florida Keys and from Fort Myers
toFort Lauderdale.
Carol Wehle, executive direc-
tor, describes the District's com-
mitment to carrying out its broad
mission. "Our agency works
around the clock to. meet the
water needs of 7 million people,
thousands of businesses-includ-
ing vast agricultural lands-and
various habitats and ecosystems
in the natural environment," Ms.
Wehle said.
With responsibilities much
broader in scope than a local
water utility, the District addresses
water issues at the regional level,
managing flows in South Florida's
primary rivers, lakes, canals, wet-
lands and estuaries. An important
part of this responsibility is provid-
ing essential flood control, work-
ing with local and county facilities
to quickly and safely move water


S.. Hendry County Commission
M meeting Chairman Darrell Harris was
impressed with the way the two
Continued From Page 1 boards and staff met the chal-
the importance of issues that lenge of their first meeting.
cross the county line "issues "We'll continue as needed," he
like water, development growth said,' and we 'need to get Lee
and traffic I could go on, and and Charlotte counties involved,
on." too".


Editor
Continued From Page 1
among the best that I have
worked with across the country
and I take pride in the fact that I
have worked with some of the
best. Jose brings a lot of youthful
energy into this position, but at
the same time brings a solid foun-
dation of news experience that
will serve our communities well."
Mr. Zaragoza's journalistic
progress has been steadfast
thanks largely to his unyielding
commitment to the communities
in which he serves.
"Since starting work here, I
have developed a strong connec-
tion with the community and I
look forward to the many excit-
ing prospects the future holds for
the cities and towns around the
lake," he said. "There's no doubt
about it, change is coming to our
area and it will be up to our resi-
dents to decide whether it is ulti-
mately good or ultimately bad.
Our job is to provide the unbi-
ased information' necessary for
our citizens to make their own
determination."
Mr. Zaragoza is intent on
maintaining the high quality of
standards that is INI's commit-
ment.
"Our newspaper will continue
to serve in the role of the home-
town paper, and my goal is to
embrace all of the things that our
residents would like our paper to
be," he said. "The newspaper has
become an important 'bulletin,' a
weekly catch-all document, that
our readership has come to rely


Students
Continued From Page 1
County, asking state and federal
agencies to flood out the agricul-
tural communities in lieu of the
continuing pulse releases into the
river.
The Moore Havens students
launched a campaign of their
own, one designed on education.
Through, a thorough fact finding
mission, the students gathered
facts and figures on what was
actually occurring within the
Caloosahatchee River and where
the bulk of their problems were
stemming from, which pointed
an appropriate finger to the mas-
sive development of areas to the
north, more so than Lake Okee-
chobee, although everyone
agreed at that time that pulse
releases were not helping the situ-


"Our newspaper will
continue to serve in the
role of the hometown
paper, and my goal is to
embrace all of the
things that our resi-
dents would like our
paper to be. The news-
paper has become an
important 'bulletin,' a,
weekly catch-all docu-
ment, that our reader-
ship has come to rely
upon. My aim is to con-
tinue that tradition."
Jose Zaragoza,
news editor

upon. My aim is to continue that
tradition."
Mr. Zaragda may' be reached
by email at jzaragoza@newszap.
com. Items for publication in the
newspapers should be sent to the
following addresses: Clewiston
News clewnews@inewszap.
cor; Glades County Democrat
- gcdnews@(newszap.com; The
Sun sunnews'n newszap.com.
Former News Editor Mark
Young resigned as of April 28.
Mr. Young said he will be the
general manager of new Florida
sports publication and that he
proudly turns over the reigns of
the news editor position to the
former senior reporter.


alion.
The students developed a
power-point presentation that has
been seen and applauded by
local, state, and federal agencies
alike. As part of their reward in
their continued mission to be
involved in educating the public,
the students were invited to Talla-.
hasee under the sponsorship of
State Senator Dave Aronberg (D-
Greenacres).
Eight students and Ms. Drake
took the trip to the state capitol
where they attended a House
Water and Natural Resources
Committee meeting to discuss
House bill 1241, which involves
the Caloosahatchee/St. Lucie
Rivers Corridor.
The bill, sponsored by Rep.
Trudi Williams (R-Ft Myers), was
already known about by the stu-
dents who had heard of the bill
during the nine-county coalition


in, storm-related emergencies.
During a drought, the agency
manages limited available water
supplies and calls for region-wide
conservation efforts.
The District also protects water
quality with pollution prevention
requirements and ongoing moni-
toring programs. Additionally, the
agency safeguards the natural
environment, including a partner-
ship with the federal government
to revitalize the Everglades
ecosystem. "All of these tasks are
accomplished with public
involvement and a commitment
to public service," said Ms.
Wehle.
That's a lot to think about dur-
ing a trip to the grocery store.


Yet managing water is only
part of what this agency does. By
monitoring water quality, depths
and flow in lakes, rivers, canals
and wetlands, District scientists
continue to gain deeper knowl-
edge about the region's unique
ecological needs. By bringing
land into public ownership, long-
term restoration projects can
move forward. By constructing
new pump stations, water storage
sites and wastewater reuse sys-
tems, the District stays prepared
to meet the needs of South Flori-
da's rapidly growing population.
The expertise needed to pro-
vide these many services is excep-
tional. Engineers, land managers,
meteorologists, heavy machine


School Briefs


TechBridge Youth
training program
TechBride Youth training
services a program that is dedi-
cated to enhancing the employa-
bility and work readiness skills of
Out of School Youth between the
ages of 16 and 21 who 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 associ-
ation with the Clewiston Adult
School and the Clewislon Career
and Development Services Cen-
ter, we offer students the oppor-
tunity to obtain their GED as well
as conduct job searches and
assistance with continuance of
their educational goals. For more
information contact Patrick
Coleman at 1863)983-1300 from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -
Friday.
School Board
meetings set
Regular meetings \vill 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, -100
10th Street S\V, Moore Haven.
School Accountability
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.
FCAT scores available
West Glades Elementary
reminds parents that FCAT scores
may be picked up at the school
office, Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 4
p.m.
GED classes set
The Glades County School
District is offering GED prep
classes at Moore Haven High


meeting, which had been held in
Okeechobee a number of weeks
ago.
Some of the students toured
FSU while the others.attended the
committee meeting and senior
Jennifer Haman \was able to testi-
fy before the committee in
regards to the students' ongoing
project.
Ms. Haman was received well
by the committee who intends to
appoint a 17-member board that
would meet at least five times
within the next year and who will
then report directly to the gover-
nor and the State Legislature to
propose solutions to the problem.
This committee will include
representatives of all involved
counties, including Glades Coun-
ty representatives, which could
include anyone from local politi-
cians to tourism representatives,
to local farmers.


School, Room 26-003, for adults
who wish to obtain their GED.
Classes are Tuesday and Thurs-
day nights from 6-8 p.m. You
may register the night of the
classes If you have any ques-
tions you may call Scott Bass at
(863)946-0202 ext. 13.
Children's advocates
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:
i.239)461-4360 or (800)269-6210
lor 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
willbe made available to you.
Stop the violence
The Hendry ahd Glades
Domestic aiid Sexual Violence
Council's mission is to increase
community awareness about
domestic and sexual violencee and
victimm safety by providing servic-
es, refenrals and education relating
to the affects of domestic.'sexual
violence in our communitN. The
meetings rotate between LaBelle,
Cle%\iston 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 i REACT):
(8631674-1811 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to
speak with an advocate.


"This time we were on the
same side with Sanibel and Lee
County, as they were there in full
force in support of the bill," said
Ms. Drake. "This indicates a great
step in the direction of inland and
coastal communities working
together instead of against one
another"
To further highlight the impact
these students have had on this
subject, the Moore Haven seniors
received an award from SFWMD
for their research on this project,
at an April 12 meeting in Okee-
chobee.
SFWMD stated that the stu-
dents' involvement in this very
complicated subject has helped
bring civility to the argument and
has helped in finding common
ground.
"The county should be proud
of our students and their work on
this issue," said Ms. Drake.


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operators and wetland ecologists
are just a few of the many profes-
sionals who are part of the 1,700-
member workforce. They are
directed by a nine-member, poli-
cy-making governing board, each
appointed by Florida's governor.
District headquarters are in West
Palm Beach with field stations
and service centers throughout
the region.
Established in 1949, the
agency is the largest and oldest of
Florida's five water management
districts. Each covers one of Flori-
da's primary watersheds: South
Florida, Southwest Florida, North-
west Florida, St. John's River and
Suwannee River. Together they
safeguard water for the entire




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"Fortunately," said Ms. Wehle,
"after 57 years of ongoing service,
the South Florida Water Manage-
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thirst quenched and its natural
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CHS Tigers compete

for track and field title


By Bill Fabian
JACKSONVILLE Clewiston
track and field participants com-
peted at the State Championships
in Jacksonville this past weekend,
resulting in some good finishes
and impressive showings by the
Clewiston men and women.
Sim Putmon finished eleventh
in the boys 400 meter dash, run-
ning a preliminary round time of
50.76 and final round 52.19.
Richard Pope, who ran 110
meter hurdles, finished but was
eliminated with a DQ for running
around a hurdle.
Warren Wood ran 300 meter


hurdles, finishing 12th.
For the boys 4x400 relay,
Clewiston runners finished ninth
with a final round time of 3:28.39.
The four participants in the relay
were senior Daniel Collins, soph-
omore Brian Lindsey, junior John
Melton, and junior Sim Putmon.
Junior David Pope threw shot
put for the Tigers, finishing 15th
with a total distance of 13.91
meters.
Total team rankings for the
women resulted with Clewiston
women finishing in 30th place
with six points from 17 events
scored. The Clewiston Men fin-
ished 25th with eight points from
17 events scored.


FWC lists top catfishing destinations


By Bob Wattendorf
Kim Bonvechio and
Phil Chapman
Florida's freshwater catfish,
including bullheads, are among
the most popular for the table, and
they are relatively simple and fun to
catch. Many anglers bag them with
a basic cane pole, bobber, sinker
and small hook baited with earth-
worms, just fishing along the bank
for a good olewhisker-mouth.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC) biol-
ogists have compiled this list of
great catfish destinations and tips.
Escambia River: Battle some
big channel catfish from mid-April
through June and early October
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Sports in Brief


Wanted: High school
football officials
CLEWISTON Have you ever
thought about becoming a foot-
ball official? Well, according to Nick
Smith, Game Assigner for the South
Gulf Football Officials Association
(SGFOA), there has never been a
better time. According to Mr. Smith
who is a LaBelle resident and veter-
an high school official, a very
severe shortage of officials for all
sports at all levels exists nation-
wide. The demand for officials in
Florida has outgrown the growth of
the officiating ranks. Mr. Smith said
the SGFOA will train, assign games
and pay you for officiating high
school games. Youth (Pop Warner)
officiating can also be scheduled
through SGFOA membership. The
spring recruiting meeting of the
SGFOA will be held Monday May 8,
beginning at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria
at Fort Myers Senior High School.


All persons interested are invited to
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Smith at (863)675-3502 for more.
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Clewiston Recreation Department
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 tournaments
are coming
CLEWISTON Fishing tour-
naments will be held May 6-7, and
June 10- 11.The Big Bucks Tourna-
ments 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


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Busters Web site at www.bass-
bustersflorida.com or by calling
Chris Fickly at (941)232-9539. The
Team entry is $200 and includes
the Big Bass Jackpot. All tourna-
ments run from Safelight to 3 p.m..
Sign-ups are accepted up until
tournament start time at the city
ramp in Clewiston.
Coast Guard makes
house calls
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They will come to your home to
discuss the required safety
equipment needed on your boat.-
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warm. Catch small catfish year-
round, but expect the action to
slowwhen it is cold.
Apalachicola River Wear
yourself out, hauling in big channel
cats here from late May into early
July. Flatheads pick up in April, and
action runs into the summer. Small
catfish bite pretty much year-
round, but spring and summer
months are best. Fish river bends
and snags from Jim Woodruff Dam
south, old creek channels, Lake
Seminole backwaters and around
mouths of tributaries.
Choctawhatchee River: This
baby has 30-pound flatheads all
over the place, and several years
ago, biologists collected and
released a 46/2-pound channel cat-
fish that would have been a new
state record if they'd caught it on a
hook and line. There's plenty of big
channel catfish from May through
early July and October into Novem-
ber if the water slays warm. You
find most of the big catfish in the
northern half of the river. Small cats
keep biting year-round but slower
when it's cold.
St Johns River and Dunn's
Creek: Early May through June is
the best time to go after big chan-
nel catfish here. Small catfish
always are around, but spring and
fall seem to be the best times to
land them. Fish Dunn's Creek to
Lake Crescent, Murphy's Creek
from the St. Johns River to Dunn's
Creek and the river from Palatka to
Little Lake George. Try the hole on
the north side of Buffalo Bluff
Bridge, but bring plenty of hooks
and weights, sincelots of snags will
costyou some tackle.
Ocklawaha River: Keep your
fish fryer ready, and go after big
channel catfish May through June
and October until mid-November.
Small catfish stay hungry year-
round here. Fish from Rodman
Dam to the St. Johns River and the
west end of Rodman Reservoir to


Moss Bluff lock and dam. Catfish
hang out below Rodman Dam in
the spring. Put soy cake around fall-
en trees the day before fishing to
attract catfish. When the water is
clear, night-fishing is the way to go.
Ochlockonee River: April is
when flathead catfish start biting,
and mid-May into early summer,
channel catfish join in, and the
action stays hot until October or
November. Small catfish bite year-
round, but slow down in cold
months. The Talquin tailrace area
is a honeyhole.
Suwannee/Santa Fe Rivers: Big
channel catfish just beg to get
caught here from late April through
June. Small catfish bite pretty
much year-round. Try the lime
rock areas throughout the river,
particularly the upper and middle
reaches; deadfalls are best in the
lower river.
Clermont Chain of Lakes: You
can catch cats here all year, but
spring and fall are, best. Offshore,
open-water areas, particularly near
drop-offs or around bottom struc-
ture are the hptspots. Canals and
channels that connect the lakes are
good too when the water is flow-
ing. Commercial trotliners catch
catfish with chunks of freshly
caught gar in bigger channels and
with honey bees in smaller chan-
nels.
Haines Creek: This is a good
place to bag big channel catfish
from mid-April through June and
October and November as water
temperatures begin to drop. Small
cats bile year-round here, especial-
ly where waler is flowing Try the
creek between lakes Eustis and
Griffin, especially below the lock
and dam.
Upper Kissimmee Chain of
Lakes: Big channel catfish spawn-
ing peaks between April and June.
Bullheads primarily spawn from
October into November but can
spawn year-round. Look for mov-


ing water. That's where catfish
gather. Try the drop-offs in the
canals and below the Kissimmee
River structure. In and around the
mouth of Shingle Creek is another
good spot, and so are the fish
attractors.
Southwest Florida Lakes -
There are lots of them Tenoroc
Fish Management Area, Mosaic
Fish Management Area, Hardee
Lakes Park, Lake Manatee, Medard
Park, Dover District Park and
Stephen J. Wortham Park. Catfish
angling is best during the warmer
months, but these fish bite in win-
tertime too. Catfish are usually
most active in the morning and
evening. Night-fishing can be out-
standing sometimes. Fish on the
bottom with a wide variety of baits
from chicken livers to commercial
stink baits. Larger catfish go for
small shiners and minnows. Cat-
fish concentrate around automatic
fish feeders in lakes and ponds that
have them. Around the feeders,
use small pieces of dog food, bread
and hot dogs for bait. Channel cat-
fish typically school where the bot-
tom drops off and also hang
around the deeper, outside edges
of weed beds.
One more thing: The first 3,000
resident anglers to buy a five-year
freshwater fishing license after
March 1, 2006 will receive a pack-
age of free fishing equipment in the
mail automatically. This will likely
continue to be available until
around the beginning of June, but
to be certain, visit
MyFWC.com/Fishing/5yr-
2006.html. The license cost is only
$61.50 and remains valid even if
license prices go up, or you move
out of state.
Visit MyFWC.corr Fishing/Fore-
casts for quarterly updates on fish-
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INDIANAPOLIS Florida's
citrus groves are under attack
from an unseen assailant a
disease that slowly distorts and
discolors the leaves, renders the
fruit useless and ultimately kills
the tree. And, it could be much
more difficult to manage than
canker.' -
"Citrus greening is a serious
disease that is systemic in a plant
and can go undetected for some
period of -time," explains
Michael Rogers, assistant profes-
sor of entomology at the Univer-
sity of Florida Citrus Research.
and Education Center. "We don't
know exactly how long it takes
for a plant that's infected to
begin showing symptoms.
"Right now, the disease is
present throughout the southern
part of the state," he continues.
"We don't know exactly how far
it's spread. The fact that we can't
diagnose or detect greening-pos-
itive trees in the grove is a real
problem for us."
Greening is spread by an
insect the Asian citrus psyllid.
The pest has been present in
Florida since 1998 and has
become well established
throughout the state's citrus
growing areas. Consequently,.
managing the spread of greening
depends on controlling psyllid
populations.
"We can't eradicate the psyl-
lid, because it's too well estab-
lished in the state," points out
Rogers: "But, managing infesta-
tions will be important to slow
the spread of greening. We'll,
probably see several additional
insecticide applications each
year for psyllid management,
especially on young trees."
.Young citrus trees continually
put out new leaves, or flush, and
are the most attractive targets for


Sepcial to INI/Douglas L. Calwell, Univ. of Fla.
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
The adult Asian citrus psyllid must be managed to stop the
spread of citrus greening in Florida.


psylla, which need new flush to
feed and reproduce. In spring
and early summer, when tem-
peratures hold steady in the 70 to
mid-80 degree range, a single
female psyllid can lay as many as-
700 to 800 eggs. That creates the
potential for psyllid populations
to grow very quickly.
"Psyllid populations are start-
ing to build up right now," warns
Rogers. "We had a cold snap
several weeks ago, and psyllid
populations dropped off a bit.
Now we're,starting to see those
populations rebound and build
up on the flushes that are pres-
ent."
According to Rogers, an inte-
.grated pest management pro-
gram, including both biological:
and chemical controls to keep all
nursery arid young trees psyllid-


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free, is the most effective means
for controlling the pest and limit-
ing the devastation from' green-
ing. Groves should be scouted
regularly, and those where psylla
are present should be treated
prior to each flush.
"The most important thing
when psyllid is found in your.
grove is to manage them and
slow down the spread of the dis-
ease in that grove in order to
maintain citrus production in an
economically-feasible manner,"
Rogers suggests.
The University of Florida rec-


ommends several insecticide
products for rotational use in
psyllid control, including
Admire, Provado, Temik, and
Lorsban-4E insecticide.
"The goal for insecticide use
is to reduce the psyllid popula-
tion," reminds Rogers. "It's kind
of a numbers game. We need to
lower the psyllid population to
help slow down the spread of
the disease."
Many growers have found
that the cost effective control of
Lorsban helps keep psyllid pop-
ulations in check, plus provides
broad spectrum protection
against other pests found in
groves, including Citrus rust
mite, scale, mealybugs, aphids,
Whiteflies and fire ants. The
product's quick knockdown
action also allows for faster
recolonization of beneficial
insect populations, which are
also important to psyllid man-
agement. ,
"In countries that have been
dealing with citrus greening for a
number of ears, growers have
been able to keep the incidence
of the disease fairly low," says
Rogers. "And part of that pro-
gram has been using insecticides
to manage psyllid populations
and timing those insecticides
properly when populations are
beginning to build up."
Lorsban is a trademark of
Dow AgroSciences LLC,
Lorsban-4E insecticide is a
federally Restricted Use Pesti-
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Florida Citrus Mutual

urges immigration reform


Florida Citrus growers this
week applauded the efforts of
U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL)
in working to bring about com-
prehensive immigration reform.
Florida citrus growers are
encouraging congressional
leaders to take action on the
Hagel/Martinez bill when Con-
gress returns to Washington
next week.
The Hagel/Martinez bill
shows a clear understanding of
the special needs of
"Florida's citrus growers,"
said Florida Citrus Mutual Interim
Executive Vice Presidenl'CEO
Jay Clark. "We applaud Senator
Martinez for ensuring that the bill
recognizes and meets the unique
challenges faced by citrus grow-
ers and other labor intensive agri-
culture industries."
Ag labor has always been
viewed as a special case and the
Martinez'Hagei Compromise
continues to recognize the differ-
ences and challenges that labor-
intensive agriculture industries
face The compromise includes
the reforms of the 50 wear old H2-
A agriculture worker program to


make it more user friendly and
affordable for all growers. The
current H2-A program is badly
outdated and only encompasses
about 2 to 3 percent of the entire
agriculture labor force.
Further, the Hagel/Martinez
bill includes a one-time opportu-
nity for trained and experienced
agriculture workers who lack
proper immigration status to
undergo a background check,
pay a substantial fine, a required
commitment to stay in the agri-
culture workforce for at least 3
years to eventually earn the right
to apply for legalized status. In
addition, the prevailing wage
employers must pay agriculture
workers will be frozen for the
next three \ears to allow% employ-
ers to adjust to the new program.
These are all substantial
improvements over the current.
out-dated and badly broken agri-
cultural worker program.
"Comprehensive immigration
reform is vital to Florida's citrus
industry. As a group we are
proud Senator Martinez has
taken the lead on this issue," Mr.
Clark concluded.


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CHIHUAHUA, Male, Small,
Brown & 1 dirty white fiber-
glass Canoe. Missing
863-675-1497 Muse Area
Rottweiler, male, 4 mos. old,
answers to Baby, allergic to
fleas & hypoglycemic. RE-
WARD! No questions asked!
missing Sat., 4/8, on Red
Rd., belongs to little girl, very
friendly. (863)677-4562
Find it faster. Sell it soon-
er in the classifieds


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1066 Ac'
Offered in 18 Parcels
Ranging from
27 to 118 Acres
Great Development Potential *
at Auction Prices.
Close to State Road 70 & US 17
Less than 1 Hour from Ft. Myers & Sarasota


CORGI- to-good loving home;
female, spayed, hsebroke,
needs lots of love
(863)228-7230
CURR & PIT MIX- 7 weeks.
Give away to good homes.
(863)675-2844
FREE GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUPPIES great watchdogs,
all shots. (863)983-5597
PIT BULL MIX- male, brindle,
free to good home.
(863)675-4697 LaBelle





LAKE PORT, Sat. May 6th,
8am-?, Off of Loop Rd.
10475 Coleman Ln. NW.
Everything Goes. Furn.,
Household, Tools, Toys &
Much Much More!



HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA-
TOR TRAINING FOR EM-
PLOYMENT: Bulldozers,
Backhoes, Loaders, Dump
Trucks, Graders, Scrapers,
Excavators; National Certifi-
cation, Job Placement Assis-
tance; Associated Training
Services (800)383-7364
www.atsn-schools.com.


Employment


Em loyment -
FulTime 205
Employment -
Medical 210
Employment -
Part-Tme 215
Employment
Wanted 220
Job Information 225
Job Training 227
Sales 230



A COOL TRAVEL Job. Now
hiring (18-24 positions).
Guys/Gals to work and travel
entire USA. Paid training,
transportation, lodging fur-
nished. Call today, Start to-
day. (877)646-5050.
Driver- DRIVERS LOOK.
Gene Hyde Trucking Co.
$700 to $1200/week. In
State & Southeast runs.
Must have 2 years CDL ex-
perience. (800)229-5248,
x219.


AMERICA'S DRIVING ACADE-
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Offering courses in CDL A.
One tuition fee! Many pay-
ment options! No registration
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fo@americasdrivingacade-
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Case Manager
Bi-Lingual
for family-centered
approach home visitation.
Belle Glade.
Working with pregnant &
parenting families.
Degree in Social Work or
related field-required.
Resume by Fax to:
561-996-3653 or e-mail to:
HumanResources *
familiesfirstpbc.org
Visit us at
familiesfirstpbc.org
for more information.
Drivers CDL A "Honey I'm
Home...Every Weekend!"
Great Pay & Benefits! Special
Orientation Pay for Exp. Driv-
ers! Paid Training for School
Grads! Cypress Truck Lines,
Inc. www.cypresstruck.com
(888)808-5846.
Drivers- BE IN DEMAND Plen-
ty of freight, Many Home
time Options. Low Cost CDL
Training Available, 100% Tui-
tion Reimbursement
(800)231-5209 www.Swift-
ruckingJobs.com.

EVERGLADES FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
Now accepting applications
for:
F/T LOAN INTERVIEWER
Must have excellent Comr
munication skills, previous
experience in Loans pre-
ferred, Proficient in Word
and Excel. BI-Lingual a+.
May apply in person, Mail
resume to 1099 W. Ventu-
raAve., Clewiston, Fl
33440, Attn: Marta or
email resume to:
morales2(earthlink.net.
P/T TELLER/FLOATER
Must have excellent commu-
nication skills, cash han-
dling experience preferred.
Bi-Lingual a+. Must be 18
yrs of age and have a High
School Diploma or equiva-
lent. May apply in person,
mail resume to 1099 W.
Ventura Ave, Clewiston, FL
33440 Attn: Brandy or
email resume to:
bulifantb(earthlink.net


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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Executive Secretaries &
Administrative Assistants-L2
(#64031030)
Provides adm inistrative support for
the Hendry & Glades County Health
Department Director; self starter with
excellent secretarial,administrative skills;
must have ability to multi-task & use a
variety of computer software I i.e., word,
excel, power point, etc.. Background
screening/fingerprintirig required.
EEO/AA. Apply on line:
https:/lpeoplefirst.mvflorida.com or
Call Lynn @ 863-674-4041 x115
for more details



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Must have advanced knowledge to troubleshoot,
make minor & major repairs to wiring, motors, elec-
trical components, panels and equipment and PM
throughout various departments in the plant. Basic
math and reading skills. Available to work extended
shift and days. Medical/dental/vision, 401K, holl-.
days, vacation, sick, other benefits available. Apply
in person at 6007 S. Hwy 29, LaBelle, FL (863-675-
0336 ext/ 3538
A. Duda & Sons, Inc. Citrus Belle is EOE/Drug
Free Workplace compliant






Day & night shift positions available. Use lab
instrumentation to conduct tests & inspections
of manufacturing product. Collect, handle, store
and retrieve samples. Input data into computer.
Strong English speaking & reading skills.
Medical/dental/vision, 401K, holidays, vacation,
sick leave, other benefits available. Apply in per-
son at 6007 South Highway 29, LaBelle, FL. (863)
675-0336 ext. 3512


ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
BRIGHTON RESERVATION
High School Diploma or GED
minimum one (1) year exp.
Accounting exp., invoices/
purchase orders, knowledge
of MS Excel & Word. Excellent
phone & Customer service skills.
Data entry exp. Fax resume
or application to:
(954)967-3477

PROJECT MANAGER
Okeechobee Waterways with Excellent Benefits, is needed to
plan, organize, supervise, and review the maintenance and
care of levees, riverbanks, campgrounds and other land-
scaped areas on public properties. Requires 5 years of in-
creasingly responsible experience in the assigned area,
including supervisory capacity, and specialized training in
landscape maintenance experience with modern methods,
practices, materials, equipment, and tools used In grounds
maintenance. Preference will be given to candidates with
Herbicide Certifications. Associates of Arts degree and/or
college coursework in horticulture or a related field is highly
desirable. Fax resume:
Attn:Rhonda C.
(561)848-1475
No telephone calls please.
I
A. Duda & Sons, Inc.
Cane operation in Moore Haven has job opening
for a General Office Clerk, must be organized,
proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Payroll
and H.R. experience a plus. The work schedule is
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M/F. This position
offers an attractive benefits package. To apply
send or fax resume to Frank Diaz,
Employee Relations Director; PO. Box 2015,
Belle Glade, FL 33430,
Phone # 561-996-7621 ext. 5222,
Fax # 561-992-7444, EOE.


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THE BUD GROUP
Join a Company known for tme
Great People We Hire!
Now hiring Security Officers for the Clewiston Area
JOB FAIR
MAY 9TH 9AM-1PM
Career and Service Center of Hendry/Glades
215-B South Francisco Street
SClewiston, FL


We Offer:
S Competitive Wages
:Flexible Hours
Health/Dental Benefits
401K
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tampajobs(abuddgroup.com for more information
To learn more about The Budd Group visit us
@www.buddgroup.com


HELP WANTED
BUILDING INSPECTOR- Must have 8 yrs experience with a li-
censed contractor.
MECHANIC I- Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an
automotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred.
MECHANIC II- Graduate from an approved course in heavy &
diesel mechanics, three years experience.
Both Mechanic positions require class B drivers's license.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in
Clewiston.
SIDEWALK & BRIDGE FOREMAN- For Hendry County Road &
Bridge. Clean driving record. Must have class D or higher
drivers license, High School Diploma/GED or 2 years experi-
ence in concrete construction to include knowledge of con-
struction plans, measurements, forming, pouring finishing,
supervision and other related experience. Pay range $30,
160 and $36,400 annually depending upon experience.

GIS COORDINATOR- For the LaBelle Office. Must have Bache-
lor of Science from an accredited college or university in
computer science, geography, or related field with consid-
erable experience in the use of geographic information sys-
tems or 8 yrs equivalent experience.
The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement,
sick and vacation leave.
These positions will be open until filled.
Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Board is accepting applications for
employment for a six week Summer Youth Program. Posi-
tions available are for one Program Director, one Assistant

Program Director, and several Group Leaders. Applications
must be submitted by Friday, May 12, 2006.
Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite
Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR
Department.
Vet. PRef. EEO. Drug Free. Applicants needing assistance in
the application process should contact the Hendry County
Commissioners HR Department


MAINTENANCE WORKER II
(Glades District Park, Pahokee)

$11.37/hr. Reports to Glades Pioneer Park. Per-
forms general park landscape/athletic field mainte-
nance, custodial duties, refuse collections or other
duties related to the maintenance of parks and
their amenities. Requires 1 yr. exp. in laboring
work providing a familiarity with any (or a combi-
nation) of the following: Landscape/natural
area/athletic field maintenance, refuse collection,
custodial work. Preference for exp.: Performing la-
boring work in a park system; operating a tractor
with bush hog or flail mower attachments, gar-
bage packer, brush chipper stump grinder, reel
mower or chainsaws. Also desirable: Current FL
Class B CDL, Air Brakes; HS/eq. Visit
www.pbcgov.com for job description & employ-
ment appl.; submit with any Vet. Pref. doc. for re-
ceipt by 5pm 5/12/06 to Palm Beach County HR,
50 S. Military Trail #210, WPB, FL 33415 Fax
561-616-6893 EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP)


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Preferably have previous sales experience
Be a good team player
Be able to handle pressure
Have computer .skills
The Okeechobee News offers:
Potential for advancement
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where employees are trusted and empowered
Competitive pay and benefits
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The GEO Group, Inc.
A worldwide leader in privatized corrections

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, DEPENDENT
LIFE INSURANCE & 401K RETIREMENT

SIGN ON BONUS
$1,000.00
(call for details)

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
(Web Design).
SUBSTANCE ABUSE INSTRUCTOR
LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
1990 East SR 78NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471

Phone 868-946-2420
Fax 863-946-2487
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

H-.M.. .ENDRY REGIONAL
'': MEDICAL CIEN ITER
Cnp'h-" a n' Clp Sy E~rem 5n B*l
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Suppon & Full Time- REGISTERED NURSE
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Full ime- CTRadiogIc Tech
18 30 a.m 5 p m. or 10:30 am. o 7 p.m.l
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Valid Fl,:.i.l j i,,:e ti '-d '.CiS re., I,):si.~ i e'p -J 1' d
years of CCU skill competencies req I year of management
exp. necessary.
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
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Exp'd Plumbers & Helpers
Needed, commercial/resi-
dential, full time starting im-
mediately. Paid Holidays ano
vacation. (561)996-1159
E-Z! CASH! $500-$1 000 per
week and mir' Sim'plv re-
turning phone calls part time
from home. No Selling, Not E
Job, Not MLM
(888)248-4544.

FAMILY HOME CARE
RN OPPORTUNITIES:
ODrect0ry oi Nursing
Ci.i C ailiManil emilenTl
E,.perieri:es
Feldo Sah RN FTPT
'Benefits Package.
Sign on flonus
Fa, resume
18b31983-9883
Tel |863)983-3700
Licere #299991(118


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Automotive Parts
F/T DRIVER NEEDED
Must have a Class B
Drivers License and a
Clean Driving Record
Apply in Person at:
Original Equipment
S1348 South
Main Street
Belle Glade

HELP NEEDED:
Deli & Delivery. Bi-lingual
preferred 786-380-2614 or
863-983-0333
HELP WANTED Earn Extra in-
come assembling CD cases
Irom an/ locallor Slart Im-
medialely No experience
necessary. (800)405-7619
Ext 425 www.easywork-
greatpay.com.
In-Store Demonstrators,
Prljuci Sirruia-rs, and Coor-
dinators Needed! Experience
Preferred. $9-$11 per hour.
info@facetimepromo.com.
Download an Application
from: http://www.facetime-
promo.com.
Job Crafters, Inc. NOW HIR-
ING!! First Class Shipyard
Triae.i Pipe Fitters, Structu-
ral Fitters, Structural Weld-
ers. Work in FL, AL Over
Time + Per Diem UP TO
$23./hour. Toll-Free:
800)371-7504 Phone:
251)433-1270 Fax:
251)433-0018.
NOW HIRING FOR 2006
POSTAL JOBS $18/hour
Starting, Avg. Pay $57K/year
Federal Benefits, Paid Train-
ing and Vacations No Experi-
ence Needed!
(800)584-1775 Ref #P4901
OFFICE HELP/SECRETARY
NEEDED: For busy Sod &
Landscaping Business in
LaBelle. Good Communication
& Computer skills a must.
Bi-Lingual a plus, but not
required. Send resume to:
2696 Howard Road,
LaBelle FL 33935

PIPE LAYERS
EXPERIENCED LABORERS
& FORM CARPENTERS
Familiar w/pump stations.
Mechanicallyinclined.
Construction knowledge.
Must Be Dependable
& willing to work.
Drug Free Work Place
Site Location:
1200 S. Olympia Street
in Clewiston
Call Scott Lucius
(954)296-6216

TELLER SUPERVISOR
Experienced teller needed to
supervise teller line to en-
sure prompt, efficient, and
friendly service. Duties
hi clui je i lrig illl '.: inr
processing all banking and
general ledger transac-
tions, instructing tellers in
their responsibilities and
coordinating employee
scheduling.
Apply in person at:
205 W.C. Owen Ave.
Clewiston
or send or fax resume to:
Sheila
RO.Box 1779
CGlewiston, FL 33440.
FAX (863)983-5860.
EOE


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Maintenance Worker
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Prep Cook
Security Officer
Sous Chef
TAD Floor Clerk
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$5.50 plus tips
$8.00 per hour
$5.50 plus tips
$7.50 per hour
$9.00 per hour
$10.00 + D.O.E.
$28.00 avg. w/grats
$8.00 per hour
$10.00 per hour
$12.00 + D.O.E.
$21.00 avg. w/grats
$12.50 per hour


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


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SPractical

'- Nurse

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an
opening for an LPN at our Health
Clinic at our Big Cypress Reservation.
Provide ambulatoNr Nursing services.
Phone triage. Administer meds.
therapeutic treatments & diagnostic
testing. Assist w transport. Home
visits. Active FL LPN lic. required.
Curreent BLS certification.
Resume to:
galtman(fsemtribe.com
or fax to: (954)967-3477

Details at: www.semtribe.com


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Irtsi0 PAL.I BL :-LH .i. T' .
SCHOOL RN NURSE
Position #153-7084
Tie Hea3iIn Care Li,... -.' ain r depl]e-n le and. ml,,aledji
individual 10 join our Scihool s ., -'rrimr n irfl rinid lei
should be currently licensed i' F:I i -iirr-,, ..: In irn, '.ij r
of Florida, lh ir trelererice lur L S i uin ,ur in anlr 'i' '.prir ie in
the school sending. pedianic nur:irn j anrdor In.iimmunitv hiellh
We have jperiiArg ina In Bri elej 113 Pi3 i .ar e irf e .:,i:,r[:il.
Functions will nicludC piovidirng rnuriin i jssi rmeni l cri ijri,; -
ing, and referrals; developing studrni nreai- r pilji: mnriil liiii
prescribed medications; ensuring : iiTripi lri e h a if Triimuni3.
tion anid hriealin sseccrmenrl iqu ilemu in i : lollwingi--up rli
screening outcomes; identifying high-ri f ludienir a-ri p:rivl]-
ing in-services for school personnel
Applications/resumes must be received by 5PM 7,07. '0
Send to: HCDPBC, 324 Datura St., #41)1 WPB FL .34(11. Fa.
(561)671-4670 or e-mail to EmplovmrniiTanrii ri ido irg EOE
FWP, Vet. Pref.


CRISIS SUPPORT SCREENER

Needed to perform preliminary assesrmernl
for triage of Glades residents seeking or in
need of behavioral health services. Requires
a bachelors degree in psychol:Igv, s.ociil work
or related field or must be a registered nurse.
Also requires 2 yrs. of experience working
with co-occurring disorders Competllive
salary ad excellent benefill. Fa, resume to
(5611514-1987. You may e-mail your resume
to: bsears(oakwoodcenrier org

Oakwood Center of the Palm
Beaches, Inc. Glades Services
149 SE Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430

EOE; M/F/D/V


THERAPISTS WANTED- LI-
CENSED SLPS in Miami-
Dade and Broward counties.
Bilingual a plus. Per diem &
F/T. Bilinguals Inc. Child &
Parent Services,
(866)696-0999 x122
www.bilingualsinc.com.
WELDERS,
FABRICATORS
AND ERECTORS
851 S. Elm Street
LaBelle, FL
DFWP




NURSING
Not An Average
Nurse?
Well neither is the rest of the
Nursing staff at Prison
Health Services. When you
join our team, you will
quickly find that correctional
healthcare is a step above
the rest. Join us at the
Glades Correctional Institu-
tion in these immediate
openings:
RNs & LPNs
FT, days & nights; 12
hour shifts (7a-7p &
7p-7a)
PRN, all shifts
We offer excellent rates and
benefits. Contact Laverne
Jones at (561)829-1451;
fax (561)996-8995. EEO/AA
www.prisonhealth.com


PART-TIME HELP NEEDED
Flagers/Check-In
20 hrs per. week. $8.00 per hi
Seniors Welcome
No Benefits. Call:
Seminole Tribe Motocross
863-983-1908 or 1894


WANTED- responsible lawn
service to mow large yard in
Indian Hills area
(651)592-6968
Join all the people who
say, "I sold it in the clas-
sifleds."


Financial



Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315


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Profit Guaranteed. We Do the
Work, You Have the FUN!
You Can't Lose! Successful
Since 1989. (888)988-9199.
www.G3Kennel.com.


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Financial Analyst Housekeeping Supervisor
Human Resources Manager Security Supervisor
Benefits available for all employees
www.theseminolecasino.com
Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL
Phone: 1-800-218-0007
The Seminole Casino is a Drug free Workplace


WHISKEY BARRELS (2) -
About 100 years old. $1200
or best offer for both or will
sep.(863)634-5821


REFRIGERATOR, 15 cu. ft.,
$100. (863)357-1517 aft
6pm
REFRIGERATOR- bottom
freezer, white, exc cond,
$250 cash (863)357-3026
REFRIGERATOR, KENMORE,
2 Door, Upright, Gold. $100.
or best offer. (863)983-2872
WASHER & DRYER Whirl-
pool, matching set, great for
shop/mud room, $100/both.
(863)675-2404 after 5pm.
WASHER & DRYER- 6 mos
old, like new, $400
(863)467-6030


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VENDING ROUTE! Gas-Saver
Special! Collect More per
Stop. Electronic Snack/Soda.
Great Equipment/Support! Fi-
nancing Available w/$6,000
Down. (877)843-8726.
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Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed410
Chid Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



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Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys a Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




AIR CONDITIONER 5 ton,
hardly used. As is. $800 Call
Steve (239)564-2173 La-
Belle


AMERICAN OAK DRESSER-
1800's, Excellent condition,
$500. or best offer.
(863)675-4201
BED FRAME, Antique, Oak
w/High Headboard & Foot-
board & Side rails. 1800's.
$600. (863)612-0992
Headboard & footboard with
rails. $50 (561)704-3690


Washer/Dryer, stack set,
$150. (863)357-1517 aft
6pm



COFFEE POT-10 cup Farber
Ware, like new, $20
(863)467-8681
GARBAGE COMPACTOR- Ken-
more, used very littel great
condition, $100
(863)763-7437



BUILDING SALE! "Plus Free
Bonus!" 20x32 Now $4100.
25x42 $6200. 30x52 $9800.
40x82 $18,400. Extensive
range of sizes and models.
Ends/accessories optional.
Pioneer (800)668-5422.



BATHROOM VANITY TOP -
31" Marble, shell shaped,
w/sink & faucet. $30.
(863)763-8548.
KITCH. CAB DOORS- oak
w/handles & hinges, 1 pr
24220 5pr '32.20 pr
32-28 $45 (863163-1997
METAL ROOFING SAVE $I.$
SBuy DirecI From Minulaciur-
er 20 colors in stock; waili all
Accessories OQuic luin
round Deliverv Avajiable
Toll Free 888393-0335
ROOF SHINGLES- 10 packs,
$150. will separate.
(863)467-1120
STORM WINDOW PANELS.
24 gage 14i 33'. (1 j-')
1121 40 11ll 69" Like new
til0 1o all (86b3946-1692
WINDOWS (6) aluminum
ran.. OulS 29 5W x 52"L
ilrh sreern $25



BABY CRIB- rand new; nd
mallress 't-10
Clothin'g5. 05 65


SCRUBS- 15 top, Sime panil
Size SriTall $50
S i z i' j ii 3


ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Appro. 44 vrS
old Rare iiemr ',1000 all or
besioiher 863.824-3358



HP Compaq Presario Win
.,.P, 1 7 morintir,. Keyoiard
mi:use & ipeai.er. Ec
c.or, .57,5 1 8637;F,-6 2


BEDROOM SET: 6 pi: H'el-
o:ard .niv ]I.u10 L 1 all
l 'h 5-K: ,l0l2
CAPTAINS BED- wilh 6 draw-
er. 5.25001863i261-111


38 CAL Stainless steel. 5
shot revolver. 2" barrel, cus-
lomer grips, like new, $395
(863)467-6696
SIG SAUER P226 9MM- case
with 3 clips, $550
(863)697-9060



BOWFLEX EXTREME, mint
cond., w/all accessories,
$800. (239)324-2335
TREADMILL, VilaMaster,
Runs good. 15 hp motor, up
to 8 mnh 'nciine $250.
llb, 5-0104
WEIGHT BENCH, like new 2
people can work Out at same
lime used 3 lirres $600
1863)674-1727


DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct,
w/surrounding diamonds,
5500 4863)675-7105 or
(863)673-5023
LOOP EARRINGS: 14 Kt, Sol-
id Gold. Custom made. Paid
over $400. Sell for $175
(863)612-0992
NECKLACE, KINGMAN Tur-
quoise, Squash Blossom
w/Bear Claws. Very unique.
$2400 neg (863)467-8161


BED FRAME, 'Mattress &
Spring Full sie. Great con-
dition $75. (863)467-4649


SATURDAY MAY 6th 10 a.m.
Hendry County Speedway
1002 US Hwy 27, Clewiston, FL
SURPLUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT
S'98 Caterpillar D8K bulldozer
S'96 Case 1450 bulldozer, new tracks
'96 Bobcat 863, bucket, rake & grapple
Huber F1700 grader [
'90 Kato 1880 SE excavator
S'90 John Deere 444E front end loader
S'89 John Deere 444E front end loader
S'84 Kobelco 907 excavator
S'83 Caterpillar 930 front end loader
Koehring Bantam 366 excavator
S'81 Caterpillar 950 front end loader
S'78 Calerpillar 920 front end loader
TRUCKS: 90 Ford L8000 dump truck
'89 Peterbuilt road tractor '88 Mack MH600 road
.tractor '84 International dump truck
TRAILERS: '86 27' Phelan Trailer
*'64 27' Birmingham trailer '95 16' custom trailer
Everything sells
REGARDLESS OF PRICE!
TERMS: Cash to bid.- 10% B1P, 'AS IS"
Karlin Daniel .
& Assoc., Inc. ^i-


The most important


20 minutes of your day


is the time spent reading


DINING ROOM SET- Pecan ta-
ble w%3 teals. seats 4-10, 6
chairs, buffet & hutoh. $600.
(239)822-5955 LaBelle
DINING TABLE, Glass top w/6
chairs..$575. (239)537-4253
DRESSER Large, 9 drawers.
Antique nandles, edc cdnd.
Har1 woo0a. $30
a8631763-3830, 697-65(07
ENTER CENTER- Ranan, ask-
ri ,'1.150(1 1863674-r963
ETAGERE- China 4 snein. ask-
mni 5$150 very nice
(863i674.j -063
MEXICAN BAR Lifnli green
winiii oveirriae d stem
glass noloer $150
1561 i70-1.369(0
RECLINER LOVESEAT- Like
neo. Leaiher. Pd $1500 Will
irfde tor nlice DObl. Bed & Gold
i.hijii. 863-357-2233 Oee
SHELVING UNITS 2 match-
ri, cream wl/lack bkgrd
52', $100 lor both.
(863)6- 4o0098
Sleeper-Sola- Oueen, Castro
Corvertible & i-h couri.
$250. Will separate.
LaBelle 239-822-5955
SOFA & LOVESEAT 6 mths.
ild. Pd. $2000. asking
$.1500 or best offer.
i86.1ri.4.5821 call any-

SOFA. Sectional, 3 pc. Tan.
Solj + Oversized swivel chair,
PRoind Coffee & 2 End Tables.
$1800 12391537-4253
YOUTH BED $40
(863)614-1727


Farm~llak


Farmn~ll


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Thursdav, Mav 4, 2006


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LIFT CHAIR- Pride. Great con-
dition $375. Firm
(863)635-3540
SCOOTER, Electric, Rally, Ex-
cellent condition. Brand new
batteres. $1000 or best offer.
(863)674-1823



ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from home. *Medical, *Busi-
ness, *Paralegal, *Comput-
ers *Criminal Justice. Job
placement assistance. Com-
puter provided. Financial Aid
if qualified. Call
(866)858-2121 www.Onli-
neTidewaterTech.com.
BEER KEG FRIDGE, $50
(863)763-8548
PENS & PENCILS (2) asking
$15 (863)634-1374




GUITAR- Bentley, 6 string,
With hard case. A-1 condi-
tion. $150(863)635-3382




DESK, Large, oak. $100. or
best offer. (863)467-6943
OFFICE CHAIR, $75 or best
offer. (863)467-6943

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BABY GEESE (4) LaBelle area
$40 will separate.
(863)675-4981
CAT- Cute, gray with white
markings. 3yrs old Neutered
& declawed. To Good Home
Only' $50. (863)634-3841
DOBERMAN PUPPIES- AKC,
Parents on premised.
$650.-$750. (863)467-5400
DOBERMAN PUPS- AKG,
Health Ceri., Shots, Tails. De-
clawed Parents on premises.
Free Family Tree $650 -750.
18631467-5400
DONKEY- lyr old, male, $100
(561)644-5418 -or
(954)465-6614 .
GERMAN SHEPHERD- female,
spayed, 3yrs old, home must
have fenced yard $5.0
(863)357-3026.
PITBULL PUPPIES, UKC Reg.,
4 wks. Ready to go! Large,
Red Nosed. 863-634-5364 af-
ter4 pm for details.
RED NOSE PIT PUPS- With,
papers 8wks old. Ready to
go to good homes. $400.
(863)801-1236
SOCIETY FINCH- Brown &
white Good foster parents.
$18 (863)357-3639.




SOLAR PANELS- 7, large,
Make your own eating pool
sy1sim $175 or will sep3r-
ate (239)394-7005



REEL- Penn 4400 SS Open
lace reel LIKe new. $40.
(863)635-3382




CAR AMPLIFIER Kenwood,
900 watt man. $120
(863)824-0776
JL AUDIO 5.25 COMPONENT
SYSTEM, Brand new, Model
VR525CS. $225
(239)340-1369
SUBWOOFER 15" MA Audio
in sealed or ported box.
$120 (863)824-0776



TRUSSED ANTENNA- 70 ft, 1.0
ft sections, with base, mast
& hardware. $400. or best
'offer (863)675-4201



COLEMAN POWERMATE
GENERATOR 5-6,000 watt
surge, used 1 week, $500
(863)692-2229 '
DRILL, Cordless, Black &
Decker, 18 volt. New in box.
Paid $89, Asking $49.
(863)675-0104


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


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GENERATOR- Coleman Pow-
ermale, 2500w, 5rp Briggs
& Straton eng New condi-
ton $200. (863)763-1501
GENERATORS- Honda,
1-3100w & 1-1500w $525.
Firm. 863-763-7950 or
863-634-8474
JACK To pull engines, good
condition. $80
(239)657-4348 Immokalee
VARIOUS ASSORTMENT OF
TOOLS- Hand looLs. Ladder.
SYard lools & more' Take all
for $150.(863)635-04741

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NEW COIN COLLECTOR wani-
ing to add to my collection.
Please call to sell coins &
paper money 239-693-4891
Wanted: Slide in Pickup
Camper. 18631234-9595


Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm: Eqip et 805
Farm Feed/Produots 810
Farm MlsceHaneoss 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm. Supples/
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer 835
Horses 840
Landscaping
Supplies 845
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers 865





TRACTOR- Ferguson, 195,1,.
exc cond., w/new bush hog,
$4500 or best offer,
(863)763-3679/697-31,08



APHA PAINT MARE 6 yrs.
Experienced rider only.
Sweet & pretty. $1500
(863)258-3838
BAY MARE 8 yrs. old. Thor-
oughbred, rides good, up to
date on shots, loads, clips.
$2500 neg. (863)509-3446
HORSE, 8 yrs. old. Gelding
Good horse, great w/kids.
Moving must seli $2000 or
bet offer.1i2391633-3649
QUARTER HORSE REG PINTO
GELDING- 14yrs old, 15.2,
great disposition, gentle, kid
safe $1800 (863)763-4257
REG. APP. GELDING 14yrs.
SKid safe but also a good ride
for beginner to adv. adult.
$1500(863)638-4006
SADDLE, 15", tan roughout,
new rawhide stirrups & new
WeaverSmartCinch. $200
(772)263-1178




CHAIN LINK FENCING 265'
of 5' fencing, (2) 6' gates,
some poles. $100 Must take
.all. (863)357-6315


Do-It-Yourself Ideas


Cupola
Inexpensive and easy to build, cupolas not only
improve the appearance of a home but can improve
ventilation, too.
This project is excellent for do-it-yourselfers who
want the aesthetic qualities of a cupola, as well as for
those willing to do the extra work for ventilation. (It
is, however, a good idea to consult with a profes-
sional before cutting a hole in the roof.) The finished
cupola measures 25 inches square by about 36 inch-
es tall and adjusts to fit any roof pitch.
Cupola plan (No. 348)... $9.95
Patio Projects Package (No. C99)
Three other projects ... $22.95
Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects) ... $2.00
Please add $3.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders)
To order, circle item(s), Please be sure to
clip & send w/ check to: include your name,
U-Bild Features address and the name of
15241 Stagg St. this newspaper. Allow
Van Nuys, CA 91405 1-2 weeks for delivery.
Or call (800) 82-U-BILD
u-bild.com
Money Back Guarantee


CHAIN LINK FENCING 75tN
ol 41 w/ 12) 3ft. gales and
approx. 12 poles $100 must
lake all. (863)634-0465



RIDING LAWN MOWER -
Craftsman LT 1000. 42" cut.
About 6mos. old. Asking
$750.(863)697-3212
RIDING MOWER- 6 mos old.
3sking5$800 18631467-6030
SNAPPER 30"- rear engine,
$600 (863)517-2077 La-
Belle ,


Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Towhnhouses Sale1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property -Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection 1060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




Well Established Bridal/Eve-
ning Wear. Central Florida
Local & Intemariional clients
Growing 17.20Ij' vear
... $595,000 + 4lenliry y els
$300K. Financing available.
See pictures at www.florida-
capital.com Agent
(941192--237'8



CLEWISTON, WOW, Water-
front 3br, 2ba, 'A ac; Fenced,
new roof/dok 5 min from
Walmari See & make offer!
$169,500. Possible owner fi-
rinre of down paymeri
(WACi (8b. 805-0272
J & S ESTATES-11 yr old
frame house 2BR/2BA, w/gar.
500 sq ft. Rec. room, Pool,
Steam cabinet, Sauna cabinet
Treadmill & Weight equip
$155,000. Broker protected.
(772)597-6158 or
(954)801-6158
MONTURA RANCH,.Beautiful
1.25 ac on dead end street.,
community w/club house &
pool $39,000 786-553-5317
j.echevarria@yahoo.com
PORT LaBelle: Unit 4
Move In Today! -
Newly renovated, near schls.,
Large yards, New S/S Appl.
4/2 @$175,000. or
3/1 @ $142,000.
Call owner: 863-673-5071
cshdz_04@earthlink.net




HUNT ELK, Red Stag, Buffalo,
Whitetail, Fallow-Guaranteed
hunting license $5.00; Sea-
son 8/25/06-3/31/07. We
have a No-Game-No Pay
policy. Book now! Days
(314)209-9800; Evenings
314293-0'610. Free Video
and Brochure.



FL LAND BARGAINS. Opportu-
nities to own your own farm,
ranch woodland or lakefront
homestead. Old Florida at its
best! Still affordable! Call
(866)352-2249 or
www.fllandbargains.com.
"Location, Location, Loca-
tion" Time to Buy. INVES-
TORS & BUILDERS, Great
Buildable Lots For Sale in
one of Florida's Fastest
Growing Areas Fort Myers.
(888)558-0032.
MONTURA RANCH ESTATE
1.25 ac For Sale By Owner
412 Bald Cypress Ave.
$55,000 (561)993-5886



LOTS FOR SALE
Starting at $35,000.
Quiet .63 + acres on private
2+ acres Deep lake.
Near Lake Okeechobee
access Lakeport, FL
863-946-0307




COASTAL GEORGIA. Land for
sale by owner. Private golf
community designed by Fred
Couples / Davis Love. Mari-
na/Tennis/Pool/Fitness.
Jeckyll/ St Simons Island
$119,900 Call
(315)529-1277.


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CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES

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


Eagle's Nest


Estates

A secluded, private
ranch subdivision
offering beautiful .
vistas of pristine
natural habitat

Offered incombinable 40-60ac Tracts for discerning
homeowners or weekend nature enthusiasts.
Only eleven of these exceptional tracts available.


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Waterfront Lots for Only
$79,900! Call toll-free
(866)770-5263 ext8.


ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME-
SITES Sneak preview of
Phase II on now Just 25
miles from Asneville Over 4
miles of Cry.rai clear river-
front. Incredible mounlain
views Riverwalk custom
lodge. nature trails. Call
1866)292-5762
BANK FORECLOSURES!
-Homes trom $10.0001 1-3
bedroom avaiiable HUD, Re-
Dpo. REO. eic. Tnese homes
must ell' For ilsllngs call
1800)425-1620 eiT -1237
GEORGIA BLAIRSVILLE IN
THE NORTH GEORGIA
MOUNTAINS. Land, Homes,
Commercial & Investment.
Lakefront and Lakeview
Properties le;lled in Ihe
nills of Tennessee on ine
shores or prishne florrii
Lake Call Lakeirde Realty at
14231626-5820 Or viii
www Ij3k.esderei[y-n coiim.
Large Mtn. Land Bargains,
High Elevalion Adjoins Pris-
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350 AC Sweeping Mrn
Viels, Streams nww.Vlive-
inwvcom
Mountain Properly! interested
ir buying property In the Blue
Ridge Mounlairis or lJC? Call
AClive RealTy today at
(80)1979-5556 or visil our
websle al www AcliveReal-
ryNC.com.
MURPHY. NORTH CAROLINA
AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD
WINTERS Affordable Homes
& Mountain CaDins. Land
CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE
(877,837-2288 ElIT REAL-
TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP-
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www.exitmurphy.com.
NC Mountain Property Ior
Less, Breaihlidina Blue
Ridge Parf.way. rle River
Stone Mountain, Golf Cours-
es and qu3inr Snops cii Spar.
ta. waw sCiernicrealty (om
l.7 32-7 211 or
(8771363-5551:1
NEW! ALABAMA WATER-
FRONT 2 hours l t Allanta &
ine Coasi WVaerironl com-
munirv v tn increOible moss.
draped nardwoods. Planned
clurhOu'se' dOC s more.
1 2 Il 3 aires Irom ine
1,50'S Minutes tO nisionC
Eufaula. Call owner
(866)882-1107.
North Carolina Cool Mountain
Air, Views & Streams,
Homes, Cabins & Acreage.
FREE BROCHURE
(800)642-5333. Realty Of
Murphy 317 Peachtree St.
Murphy, N.C. 28906.
www.realtyofmurphy.com.
North Carolina Gated Lake-
fronl Cirmmunily 1.5 acres
plus, 90 miles of shoreline.
Never before offered with
20% pre-development dis-
counts, 90% financing. Call
(800))709-553.
Norlh Georgia Sa3ed Mounilin
Community. New Homes
close to Infrastructure. One
Hour North of Atlanta. Golf,
Tennis, Lake, Pools. For
more info (678)232-8415 or
www.benttreegeorgia.com.
TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY
LAKEFRONT Private lake-
front or view retreats. Rolling
hills, mild climate. 1 to over
40 acre sites from $40K. On
the border 90 min to Nash-
ville. Phase II selling now!
Owner (866)339-4966.
TN Mountain Acreage Lake-
side 1/2 to 5 acre homesites
nestled around a scenic lake.
Direct lake access, boat
ramp, pavilion and more.
Gated, near Chattanooga.
Ready for your mountain
dream home! Call
(866)292-5769.
UPSTATE SACRIFICE 20
acres- was $39,900 NOW
$29,900 Nice Adirondack
woodland! Walk to public
land! EZ access to major
lakes & rivers! Bldg site
guaranteed! Town rd, terms
avail, won't last!
(800)890-7927.
VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with
frontage on very large pris-
tine creek, very private, ex-
cellent fishing, canoeing,
good access, near New Riv-
er Trail State Park, $39,500.
Owner (866)789-8535
www.mountainsofVA.com.
Western New Mexico Private
74 Acre Ranch $129,990
Mt. views, trees, rolling hills,
pasture land, wildlife, bor-
ders BLM. Picturesque
homesite at 6,700' elevation.
Horseback riding, hiking,
hunting. Perfect family
ranch, electricity. 100% fi-
nancing. NALC
(866)365-2825.
When you want something
sold, advertise in the
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~ MOTIVATED SELLER -
Deep water. Sailboat access.
Lot with reparable home.
Details 239-823-2587
Waterfront Land Sale! 3
Acres Dockable Waterfront
Property Build Up to 3
homes Only $99,900! Ask


HONDA 400R '00, 4 cycle Dirt
Bike, Never raced. Excellent
shape. Many extra's! $3100 or
best offer. 863-801-1620
HONDA CMX 250, 2003, ex-
cellent condition $1800
(863)517-2077 La Belle
MINI CHOPPER- really good
cond, paid $800 asking
$500 (863)673-1877
SCOOTER- '04 Honda Elite 80,
Excellent condition. 1300 mi.
Red, $1700 (863)763-6646
YAMAHA 1000 VIRAGO, '84,
$3000 firm. (863)357-3773
YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600
2002, 26K'mls., Excellent con-
dition w/extra's. $5,500 or
best offer. Call 863-763-1380
or 863-447-0127 or email
carlzachsam@hotmail.com
YAMAHA TTR125, 2001, off
road, excel. cond. $1300
(863)763-4982
YAMAHA ZUMA SCOOTER
2005, Under warrantee.
$1700 or best offer.
(863)801-1620


I Puli Notice


I Public Notice


HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE
SUBIMITEDBY:R.ScottCooper DATE 5/9/06
SUBJECT AREA: 203 Part-Time Adjunct Educators, Non-Certified and Substitute
Teachers Instructional Peroovnel
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE The proposed rule etablishes the policy
part-time adjunct educators, non-certified and subsitote teachers insucional
personnel
CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 6A-1.502 S.B.R., 23.17(2) (a)-(t), 1001.42,
1001.43,1012,22,1012.32 and 1012.35 .S.
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 tex of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a
cost atthe Office ofthe Superintendentof Schools.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for part-time ad-
uicnrteductIour nun-certified aid asub tue teachers instr ctiona r psonniel
SiArEMENT Of REGULATORi COC ii TFe proposed pocUy reinsi.n *ill cru no
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lowei o 10 rceulaory 01aemn1ive must n o son wrrang wil.tiui 21 day" 3aler Ouni.
caon)l or s.t ooce
Notice: 11 Rquesle In wning and r,1 oeeiTe unnecessary 0y re Agency Heed. a
Rule OlvilopTrie' Wol~rnop will br neard 31 a 0o0e aid dale Io be soverbied In
irc Ionsre
Notice: Tre Drocedure oIr oDoinnlrg a pUDIIc nearing onr, triipropoeo role ii to re-
ul in ng a neanng I neag Tr,e raquiel shall be ubmlnl Io tie Supirinleite'l
SS ol c 0 0 wia h iwiig witinm 21 day art11e pubilCon ol d is nutice Tile requeml
manll ipecity n, w ,i persur requesting 0S p0uDio r.ce nr, would oe 31ttctea by
Sri Oprupo':ei wu Tr S hirl Board upon 3paropnal1 ro uesi. tmail giv aIlel-
ed pr.o10 13r. Oaporun,1Ty Ii i0rese evildee anU argumrril rn rire lSiue unien
ioroiiwiiriri
No1ie il.(;0ecno.i'i a i o .iCyrg anll iiaen m3inal0 31 orisiru0u:i'ui nl.c rcor00s
subrmnirdI.1 ,, i igei0 y Ifcj3r,;g 1 r rtle lr mry Lie oD10n0 u by ii u0 11 in *1,I-
.n) lw i n r Juti ilnl.i l ic n ol lil
Noltce' rr, c,inooil 8oa, iT3my reco0 n.ze jny rrmanI .*,lr.n Mr, y tie luil11y f'io.
n ol aia iu, 1. orpr31 ricm in re rc.)ra 0me rule le maing proieeiing The
,:nu.:0l ,Bj.a ,TaJ ir0i.or ile ra iern ty reteinie ,ilo 11ne 0r iseJa rule
Notice. II vou .l-eed i0' iCiOm11alToln I orr Ir participane n Il process ple0 0
rnoury nThi,.a W C:rrner tr.e dupDrnirenlemOr l icnrS:.l'i int.il ..74-464 r 311
ir11 H criiO y C.urry Countr.ui LaBelle. Flonao1a 33935 1 leaE 4 ruuFr. nOM

Nouce it C ircro01 Boo a ipSi 1M pip0osea ul5 ornu e ceriried copy of me pri-
'.;e4 ul i rSii be0I he In tr. iOnllie OI me upernicrioel or ,,:,ulo ou1ui.,i 10
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GRANDMA'S GROVE in
LaBelle. 5thWheel RV Mobile
Home w/Florida room at-
tached. $7500 (239)303-0741
or email dwill98(&earthlink net
Mobile Home, '93, need some
inside work, $3500.
(239)657-4122
SELLSTATE PRIORITY REAL-
TY NETWORK, INC, LAKE-
FRONT 3Dr, 1 503, Cover
crpori & porch. New carpel,
lioorin) & Irenri pjint $85,000.
585 Tanmv Rd Clewision.
Owner will consider lirunLcing
wilh qudliling lerms Nalacia
LUgo 12391410-0331.
Sa.#239-573-3438 Se Haola
Espairil


Recreation l



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skils 3015
Marine Accessries'3020
Marine Miscellaneous3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035



AIR BOAT-10', Foerglass hull,
65hp Conienenial + 2 e lra
moior; & hub Like new Wood
prop $3500 863-673-1963
HOUSEBOAT
66f1, Paddle Wheel,
Repo, sac rice $8000.
(406)628-2181 in LaBelle.
JOHN BOAT- 14', Compleie
wiin 9 8rp Evinrude oul-
toard motor $700.
(863)675-0129
Lower Unil lor older Mercury.
Molor, good shape, $200 or
bestoffer(863)675-6738
PONTOON, 24', 90hp John-
.son, bimini top, no trailer,
ready to fish or cruise, $3000
or best offer. (863)634-3107
or (863)634-5471
email: rman605@aol.com
PONTOON-28', 50hp John-
son, New deck/carpet. Great
cond. $3200. (863)467-1720
mattmcdanahotmail.com
Smoker Crafl, 16, lill trailer.
trolling motor, 35np Merc..
ready to fish, $1800.
(863)467-7428
Sprint Bass Boat, '93, 18' 3"
long, fiberglass, 175 Mariner
'94 model, 3 pedestal seats
& 1 bench, 401b. thrust troll.
mtr., runs perfect, $5500.
(863)357-2219



CAMPER/TRAVEL TRAILER,
22 Ft., Dual Axel w/Air Condi-
tioning. $2500 or best offer.
(863)763-8828
COLEMAN SUNVALLEY 1982,
A/C & Awning (Both New '04),
propane stove, pressure water
pump. $1400. (863)467-7905
Toyota Motorhome, '81, 4
cyl., new tires, only 44k orig.
mi., $2500 firm.
(863)763-2034
TRAVEL TRAILER, 16 Ft.,
Shasta 1959, Show Condi-
tion. Very cutely $2500 or
best offer. (863)467-8161
TRAVEL TRAILER- '95, Salem,
5th Wheel, Exc. cond. Very
clean, $5000 863-763-7727
or772-263-1803
TRAVEL TRAILER TIRES (3)
ST225-75R15 0 Rated. Good
tread. Look new. $150 for all,
will sep. (863)467-6696
WINNEBAGO '85- Motor
home, 26', V8, sips 8, very
good cond, 62K, $10,000 or
best offer (772)284-1194

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ENGINE, KAWASAKI, brand
new, 10 hp, lits Jonn Deere
Gator or Kawasaki Mule Never
ran $900. (863)692-2229.
GO KART Scorpion, 2 seater.
roll bars, greal shape, $600
lrm. (863)634-8828 days or
(863)763-4132 eve's.
KAZUMA 250 E, '03- asking
$1200 or best olter
(863)357-4744 after 6pm


Automobiles



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025'
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070




$500 Police Impounds, Cars
from $500! Tax Repos, US
Marshal and IRS sales! Cars,
Trucks, SUV's, Toyota's,
Honda's, Chevy's and morel
For listings Call
S(800)425-1730 ext.2384.
CADILLAC '92- high miles,
very good cond, $2000
(772)284-1194
CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON '89,
Immaculate & Runs Wonder-
ful. $2250. (865)963-9683
CHEVY CELEBRITY '89- 4dr,
runs good, needs body work,
$1000 or best offer
(863)983-9780
CHEVY NOVA '76, Runs good.
Needs a paint job. $2500.
Call Ramon (239)503-5131
CHRYSLER NEW YORKER '87,
318 engine. Real good running
condition. Only asking $500.
(863)612-0657/612-5413
JAGUAR '02 X-type, great
condition, 33,200k, loaded,
w/rims. Needs tires. $18,000
neg. (239)462-2678 Felda
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 -
V6, auto, good shape, needs
transmission, $400.
(239)657-4348




NISSAN STANZA 1985, Cherry
condition. Runs good for 20
year old car. $1200 cash.
(561)358-6307
OLDS INTRIGUE GLS- '2000,
Low mi, Leather, Loaded. All
power, Prem. wheels, Spoil-
er $9500. (863)697-2906
TOYOTA CAMRY '87 Body
and int. in good cond. Engine
needs work. Good for parts.
$300 (863)673-0645

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AUTO WANTED:
Looking to buy Antique Car/
Convertible/Truck. Please call
(954)561-2776


BRONCO 11 '89 New trans. 4
good Tires 8 bakery. 60k since
rebuilt engine. $1750
(863)805-8789
CHEVY TRUCK '96- 4x4.
$2500 or- est offer
(863)467-2139
FORD BRONCO '95- 4x4.
$2500 or best offer
(863)467-2139



GOLF CART- Club Car, lights.
curtains, hi speed. $1600
(772)332-6623



BED RAILS NASTA Stainless
polished, fit Chevy Silverado
snort bed 99-current New in
box. $100 (863)697-0328
BEDLINER for full size Ford
Pick up Truck, excel $100
or best oDer (863)763-6747
CAR DOLLY, '04, like new,
used 2 times, $875 or best
offer (863)697-9704
DRIVE ON RAMP- you must
remove and haul $125'
(863)467-4328.
ENGINE & TRANS- '97 Toyota
Corrola 1.8; runs good cond.
low, miles, $600
(772)216-9002
TIRES- 275/45/20" 20 64 Ea-
gle/Chrome rims/spinners
paid $2500 asking $1500
firm (863)634-8511 eve only



DODGE RAM 1500 '95, Needs
some work, has new tires &
front body work. $2000
(239)872-0295
DODGE RAM 25001997, Ext.
Cab w/Cummins diesel. Long
bed w/goose neck hitch.
$5995 (863)673-0648
FORD F150 '87 Runs good.
Need to sell! $900 or best
offer. Call Deanne anytime.
(863)634-5143
FORD F-250 '84 Diesel.
Manual trans. Good work
truck. Needs minor work.
$800 neg. (863)228-0580
FORD RANGER XLP 88, 5sp,
runs & looks good, $1700.
(863)763-6747.
FORD XLT F150 '92- 2 wh
drive, long bed, AC works,
$2500 (863)634-7574
GMC SHORT BED '74 Good
cond, Needs motor & trans-
mission. Good Cab, bed, in-
terior,$1,500 772)519-3979
ISUZU HOMBRE, '96, 4 cyl., 5
spd., very good cond., a/c,
anti-lock brakes, $2500 firm.
(239)324-2335



EQUIP TRLR- 20ft, Goose
Neck, ramps, tool box, 8 x
14.5 tires, 2 axle, $2200
(863)697-9704
MAKO 224 '81
YAMAHA 200'90
Rite-On Trailer '81
$7500 (239)823-2587



CHEVY 2500- '87, cold air, 1
owner. Runs good $1150.
(863)674-0837 or
63-673-0782 LeBelle


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CHEVY LUMINA 1990 VAN,
Runs good. Needs body work
$900 or oest otter.
(863)357-1430
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
99 Some damage/mech.
pross, am/lm/cd, p/I, p/w,
ac. $600 (863)763-0920


Public ties


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN ANDFOR
GLADES COUNTY FLORIDA.
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.2006-CP-3
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DAVID MORRIS IELLER,
afka DAVID M. KELLER,
.,Deceased
NOTICETO CREDITORS
The admnislration of the estate of DAVID
MORRIS KELLER, a/k/a DAVID M.
KELLER, deceased, whose date of
death was February 15, 2006, and
whose SocialSecurity Number Is
400-22-5918, Is pending In the Circuit
Court for Glades County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which Is
PO. Box 10, Moore Haven, Florida
33471. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney are
set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this notice is served within
Three months after the date of the first
publication of this notice must file their
claims wihthis Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OF THIRTY
DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER
THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice Is May 4, 2006.
RubyAtmnan
Personal Reresentative
RO.Box 843
Okeechobee, Floda 34973
CONELY& CONELY, RA.
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobe, Florida 34973-1367
(863) 763-3825
By:TomW. Conelyll
Florida Bar #096482
Attomy for Personal Representative
130745 CGS 5/4,11/06
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helps youn Heilim l
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IN THECIRCUITOFTHE
20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
VICTORIANOVAZQUEZ
and AMARILIS VAZUEZ
Plillin
vs CaeNo 06-194-CA
JUAN MOLINA a NUBIA MOLINA
r0 fone lad MARIA M OUINONES and
FERNANDOE. ZAMORANO,
DeienanrT,
NOTICE OF ACTION
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
Quiet Title on the following property In
Hendry County, Florida:
Lots 12 and 13, Block 26 of Montura
'Ranch Estates First Subdivision ac-
cording.to the Plat thereof, recorded in
Plat Book 3, Pages 37, 38; and 39 of
the Public Records Hendry County,
Florida.
Has filed against you, and you are re-
qured to serve a copy of your written
defense any, to ton lizabeth A.
Meercret E Plaintiffs attorney,
whose address is 1800 West 49th
Street, Suite 332, Hialeah, Florida
33012 oh or before 30 days from the
date of first publication ofthis notice
and file the original with the clerk of
this court either before service on
plaintiff's attorney or Immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the complaint or petition.
Answerdue Aprl15,2006.
DATED on 8 th day of March, 2006.
As Clerk of theCourt
By/S/R. DeLaCruz
As Deputy Clerk
128456CGS4/20,27:5/4,11/06
MEETING NOTICE
Program Planning Committee
Ofthe -
Southwet Florida
Worforce Development Board
Region 24
Date: Wednesday, May10,2006
Time: 2:00p.m.
Place: Career and Service Centers
f Southwest Florida
4150 Ford Shtreet Extension
FortMyers, FL
Info: MaryAnneZum
239-992-8000 Ext229
130964 CGS 5/4/06

MEETING NOTICE
SouthwestFlorida
Woardrce Devlropment Board
Region 24
Date: Wednesday, May 10,2006
Time: 3:30p.m.
Place: Careerand Service Centers
of Southwest Florida
4150 Ford Street Extension
Fort Myers, FL
Info: BehtaRichards
239-992-8000 Ext.240
130963 CGS5/4/06
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Barron Water Control District Board
of Supervisors will conduct a PUBLIC
HEARING and meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May23, 2006, at the office
of e Dlstrict, 3293 Detlwood Terrace,
PortLaBelle.
The purpose of the public hearing and
meeting will be to adopt a final opera-
tlon budget for fiscal year 10/1106 -
9/30/07, levy a per acre maintenance
tax for 2006, capital projects tax for
2006 for lands within the Port LaBelle
Agrictural ProJect and conduct other
business requiring action by the
Board.
This meeting Is open to the public.
Mark Colbert, Chairman
130576 CB/CGS 5/4,11/06

Gra a bh ga fr your
attin, MbasM t or clas-
athn b rl's debslleds.


Thursday, May 4, 2006


April 18. 2006
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
05-06-05

ilC ILYfyl a ilI a 0, AWee/: LVetr*a veu el fl o 31wlc 1. oe IT
ard pl.iace ly will be openrCr and re3d aloud
hb rIub umid 36le Io
l l c'i'. i iel Of telOr' O3 f peclons ay iea2l i
Hall. 1i WesiVeilur Avenue Cleosion. FL 33440
(r, 0 rr, u. be 1,1 ;a red ao101 clea1d..rled "PAVI4G BID Bide
173y __e 'l 01 h.', lelvred cOyH 1 I Wes venra aenue Cl,.S-
lor Fi tL 3 1440 io reiponsirlTy sna11l e nac(ied 10 any foticers IOr me prima-
ru.le r..n uI dl .I n0l p.poeny alesiseo an0 >unEii'ed
FrO IiTy ,ji l C wlelsin .,[,C Le rehl Ta 10old alli illS Ir 60 Oda ina IO rsjj c
3n4 31a 31131 pl r lm, of lrI O"dule 1, W1 16nCl C0Sc i 'd irl0oi-
mi3rI,' ui j10 jril nr n r il rjI j1 u1L i udlmrIn best erue mae Ciy
CiT OFCLEWISTON FLORIDA
Ivj PelTran
Deputy Clerk
I ni2 ], 4/ .,0. u





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BID SOLICITATION NOTICE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION
Barlow, Florida
April 18,2001
AdvertRamont No.1
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
Sealed bids wi be received untl 2:00 PM. (Barww Local Time) n Thursday Mo
18, 2006 atthe District Office, State of Florida Deparent of Tnsportaoo, 801
North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830 for the following work Bids received
win be opened and public read aloud in the Muli-Purpose Conference Room,
.Sealed bids may be malned and mustbe received prior to bid opening to State ol
Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway. Ave., Atn: District
Contracts MS 1-18, Bartow, da 33830. Ifthe bid amountIs greater than
$250,000.00 on costrutn cthe Contractor must be pre-qualified as re
quired byFlorida Statute 337.14(1) and Rule Chapt rl4-22.
-*-NOTE--
Propoul Formi i ll Ar lsued ataer 200 PM IBfrtu Local Tine) on, Wdnes-
i May i. 2006 Plan nokleMers t wi notl be issue 31ttr S0 pm on Fnda,
May 12 2006
NOTICE TO BiDDERS 1YOU MAY OBTAIN PLANS SPECIAL PROviSIONS AND/OR
BiD DOCUMENTS Bi FACING A FAX ORDER FORM TO t8631 534-N172 THI,
FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW-DOTSTATE FL US'CONTRACISADMI.
NI~lIRAlONDISTRICTI NEW BIDDERS ORIENTAInON MEETING HAS atEN
CirlEDULEO FOR TUESDA MAY9.2006AT200 PM
(CO)NT ACI NO EIF55-RO) COUNTIES Higilands ano Okeecnobee FINANCIAL
PROIfECT NO 421126-1-;2-1 Woor. consists of cleaning andgrubbing le al.
rriig arme removl (Appro 365 Calendar Days) NOTE PROJECT MANAGER
jGry Bmel. 18631 385-6104 j3y DuiTrOtleau ll fl us BUDGET AMOUNT
$1 0 uO 600 NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS
CONTRACT NO E1F56 RuO COUNTY Okeecrooee FINANCIAL PROJECT NC
42112 .1-72-01 Wort 0(oits ol spo0 snoIlder repair seed ando sod Appor
365 Cajena3r Daysl NOTE. PROJECT MANAGER Gary Burnett,
08631386-6104 a mry m lltdont ate flus BUDGET AMOUNT $90.000.00
O CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS
(CONTRACT NO EIF57-RO COUNTIES MnrleD ano Sarasota FINANCIAL PRO
JECT NO 421124.1-72.01 & 421123-1-72-01 Work conrlsts of neoticide str.
app11(J0on on me prmlary syrnm lAp.ro 365 Calenlar Days) NOTE PRO.
JECi MANAGER Art Hall, 8631359-7312 arlnurnal'Cdom 3-teU n u BUDGET
AMOUNT $136 000 00 NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS.
(CONTRAli NO EIF58-RO) COUNTY DOsorci lWie. FINANCIAL PROJECT NC
4l1144-1-7.-01 ol Wor con,1t ol ir o lVnrepair teong Iro lomn an wtel retuo
Dornai lIADpiu 365 Calendar Days) NOTE. PROJECT MANAGER Rob Diyer
18631 519-2752 l Poerl Jwyerdolta1 iflus MAXIMuM BUDGET AMOUNt
1150 o0o 00 NO CHARGE FOR PLANS A1D SPECS.
( ONTRArC NO E1F60-RFO) COUNTIES Oesom & iardee FINANCIAL PROJECT NO
441433-112-01 & 414934-l-72-0i Work ConISIts l rI o nimirlob r and r110in
rrmiovr (Alnpu 365 Calendar Davl) NOTE PROJECT MANAGER Bgbby Car-
roll, (1861993-4634 Dobsv carroll"ddo.galae II u' BUDGET AMOUINT
$1lO8.0 00 NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS
Older, lor mene documdnAs lOul DO arectoa t me ODl o le Cnitrans h nAdolrIlA.
ow. Diseic Cutiracs Orfice Mal Sta on 1-18. FRondo Depan em of Trarsporo.
uon 801 Norm BroaDway Bartow, Florida 33830. or PO bor 1249 Banovy
Flo0j 33831 Pnone 18631 519-2559 Chetks shoul DBe made payDoli 1o me
13le o0 RFlorda Deparentr of Transporrinor, No refuno will be md ae Tn ng
i loseruiedC l rejcld a'f y O all lDI
Cneryl Sarinnioi
DiSncl ComiraIts AdmIrnistrtor
128466 ON 1GS 4,27 51410


AVISO DE ELECTION GENERAL
'1 Sui M CboD Secrrtano.jlf ,a o .a.l( .,l, aoono Fi nda a pO. apiDrerete
d0oy 0il de qua h Er ine eLLLIU4 rN cIIAL en el 0 donamo o r'lry. rdl-
do de la Rlrda. el l Siere de Noverrbra, D C. 2006 para ilena a manlenerr as
sigul10tem posiciones oibcial
Se3naor de Ios Estas Unldos
Reprsr entare en el Congreo p el Olsti m(si 16 y 23
Gobtiadot y Tenienle Gobemador
Fi cliGeneral
Conrralor Eslata
Comislonsdo d Agncullura
ProcuiadorEsiatal Circulto2
Deflersor Pufico Circuto 20
Mieabro a s C a,,ra de Represeilantis Estalal. Disto i77
Retlenri deIres Mgistrado de la Cone Supre m
Reten on de clnco Jdjces de oI Corle ae ApelaconIesn oe ismO o Segundo
juascoOlCaCortedelC luaiunVioeilmo.Gruoos2 5.8 9 11,14 1/ 1
Ol01.io de Diarrnoiu de i.a Comuiddd Oe Port LaBelle. Escmos 1. y5
Juecesi ae i0Corn di Colaudo Grupol
jun1a de los Coriiio,',jlo del Coridiao. DIOmoos 2 y 4
Mielro da LenairE3 EiOir DIlreos 3 y
Dier1i ode Cunlervac dn de ierro v Agua Or Hnory GruaS 1 Iy 5
Aulondad atd- oshpralu Adl Cond.io 0ae Henory DiswOrl 2y 4
Dlinio de Control de 13 Aguas del ~sfi Conaro de Hentry Eicaits 2 y 4
En lisnimnlJ di lo CLuI 0i h1 anIter mni rnm.ir a eSn1 Grar il eo oei Eaa o oe
13 Flona en rallina .e La Ca.3rl. en 2 oe Aprl D C. 2006
SueM CODo
SeCiaana de Estadu
128345 CB.'CGri O 5/4,

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
LANDOWNERS OF
DISSTON ISLAND CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Noate hoeray grea1 t pursuanl t0 caIl or ie Boara SuipersW orrs ol DOstn Is-
Iand Coniervna.c Dorlmti a ii accordiance ian Cnapter 298 londa Statutes
1941 an laiw merdatorymereno tre Annual Meeong ol ne LanEowrers ol Di-
AloI Islard ConIa.o l ir.cy DsA n ifor Che year 2005. el oDe neld o Unerd Statle
Sugai Corporanon Molasses Sales Onice. North US 27. Clreslion. Flonid on
lrueaoy May 9.2006al 1000A M lo tIe purpose of
1 Electig one ll Supervwioror aerm l Inree 131 years
2 Recesing annual reports and long such acon nith respect merlo as me
landowners may o lermnne
3 Transadng sdeR ulri to dinies as may property come before In meebng
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MISSION ISLAND CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
BY Jason Langoale Presidem
1298894CG5 47/06 5/4/06








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417 W. aSladhw,
8A3 8H3-6262 Fax 863-983-4464
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hleto iistl el z 8(']:228.1973
Sales iSociaies:
REAILi11, AlOiSelz :
*9w M ar : ( t(305-304-38B65
* Pioneer 5 acres.3/2 mobile home with a .
beautiful pond and native trees, fenced,
corner lot. $220,000)
* LaDeca 5 acre lots to choose from $130,000
* SALEPENDMNGII Excellent Investment
property, 1.5 acres on HWY 27, house,
apartment & building S235,000
* GORGEOUS 40 ac farm, 3/2 w/2 story barn
& more, $1,200,0000
* 2 1/2 beautiful acres, agicultural, cleared,
fenced, pond. ready to build, $105,000
will sell fast.
* Montura Ranch 2.5 acres $85k.
* Pioncrr 2.5 from S65k.
* 1 25 acre lois trom S45,(0X).

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FEATURED
LISTING
Lock, 312 ih omdpoo,
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MOTIVATED SELLER
BRING OFFERS!I

Caff Us, Wle Iffi vesmY!!
viro r: Carolyn Thomas 946-2005
a/lf social :AnnDonohue 228-0221 David Rister 634-2157


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detached garage near marina's and
oat ramps. Call For Details.
RESIDENTIAL.
CLEWISTON
* Lr. 3BR.2BA, MH on WtrFrt
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* Yact Club 2/2, eg, unroon, great
views, Fshermno Paradise $1285K
SLakeprt 2BI/IBA Waterfront
with lake scesm $125,000
PIONEEBRLANTAION
* 2.5 ac wl feTduewimofriebome,
beatifeullot $189900'


Starter Home, 2/1 w/ carport,
Won't Last Long
$125.000 FIRM
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* Rim Lnnd AvateiCaitfrDeta
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Rke Redul $20000 per acre
Gcat Dwesexm5si Poten tl
S1) AC OFF OLD US 27 $420K
'Wooded Lots:
Cle &Seyeda&SuvsyLot e $48K
S.PalmnSt. Reduced to $35K
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* Frni,..i Ro.. 2. AC '1K
* Large 4BR/tBA MH on 1.25 ac on
Hacienda $115K
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Karen Sandelli -ic. RealEstate Sales Associate 228-0627
Marshall Berner Li. Real Estate Sales Associate 228-3265
Teresa Rundes Lie. Real Estate Sales Associate 885-2187
Ruiffie t h (pnio Li Real Estate Sales Associate 228-7185
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efficency $131.000 2BR. 1 BA $279,000 able.Callf- I LUn
3BR. 1BA $168,000 2BR, 1 1,2 BA Condo (8)
4BR, 3BA Del Monte $150K ACREAGE
$295,00 MOBI HO ES +/55 acres$25tWacGladesCo.
$295,oo0oM3 EHOMES aBingloffers.
4BR, 2BA New Home 3BR, 2 Mobile ng
$345,000 Horne$7 COM RCIAL
3BRI, 2BA with sdy and 3BR, 2BA Ridgdlff S/D- COMMERCA L
3pool. Newt study an $130,000 Building 2476 sq. A. on US

$359,900 SMOORE HAVEN 27 100xl' $550,000
3B, 1BA CBS 3 lots + f
=13B o-d f.b... $162,000 +
$1 2 oro, er Cabinet Shop 4800sq.ft.
3B) 7- & Apt. $200,000
$299,900
3BR, 2BA Home with e- MONTURA
aencv Good condition 2BR, 2BA 1994 SWM 1.25
$175,900 acres$87,500.
New Cas 3BR&O2BA 2BR, 2BA SWMH 1.25 acres
Sugarland Circle 577.000 sdj lot aailale

Turnkey Watercress Farm
15 acres in Pioneer
Call For More Info

"NOW ON THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO
BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!"

Phone: 863-946-3900
Fax: 863-946-3902
498 US Hwy. 27, VERGLADES''
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Luan B. Glenn A. Sarah A. CharmaineA.
Walker Smith Williams Montgomery
Lie. Real Estate
Broker 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 &eo 863-697-0189
863-677-1010 Se Habla Esnl
Why Wait To Build? Get it Now! CBS 1)Home Improvement Business! 1) Montura Ranch Estates Large I) Muse 20 Acres
Home, 1,670 sqft. 3bd/2ba/l car garage, Established Home improvement business Homr ii ?, tt l i 1 .25 Absolutely Perfect for your
located on Texas Ave. Appliance package and cosnnierice store on 2.5 acres. Fully acreJ club dream home. 20 Fenced Acres
included. citr water and sewage. Pead' to equipped and permitted caf6 ready to be Acre cuIb cw/ pond. Lots of 10 year old
Move In S160 00i0 00 opened Located near the Clubhouse in house on Hacienda. Needs some pines w/ some oaks. Priced
Custor ldf t bl 'M tled in Montura Ranch All furniture, fixtures, equip- work but will not last long at below recent sales. Will Go
Ploneer n" l f luVl rt has a menr and inventor/ included. Be your own $199,900 MLS# 200528863 Fast! Only $409,900.00
front pcahi- --lu -I2l299K I boss" Call for Glenn 6-7-1441 for more
Sweetwater Ave. This property has infcrmafon MLS- 200530488 2) Moore Haven River Gardens 2 JS 27 5 Acres
many beautiful trees that include wild 2) Moore Haven 3 br/2 ba mobile home 2 Home lots ready for your new Looking for the impossible?
maple and oaks Small mon-mode tIke
hidder,n in thci ree; & brush There s an OervSze Li.ng Room wth Cathedral home. Corner lot for $55,000, Opportunity seldom knocks
.bund3ni of wildlife o 5 acres 574 9K i Ce~liins. Large open kt.:her, and formal din- inside Lot for $50000 or both twice acres on US 27 on
inside Lot for $50,000 or bothutwice! 5 on on
Readrba ng roon' Large r.ar de, v wth built in bbq the Palm Beach/ Hendry
Sand gazebo gz lu it see iSt 121,900 MLS# for $100,000! County line. Over 937 feet on
Roea rr l gad 200540984o n
E ae j T W20050984 I L US 27 for easy access priced
3) Ridgdill .Subdivision 2 Water right for a quick sale @ S275K
Why bu ied new Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Front Mobile Home Lots available Don't let this one get away!
Ne C-ltir h R i Iod Home Walking distance from Gewiston immediately!! Cleared and ready
Conr>jLnIIM i i9,90 High School and Clewiston Elementary for your new home. Will not last 3) Moore Haven River Gardens
'hAs Cue as a Buon ralebee&n remodeda great local n
As Cue as a Button Adorable n perfect I ldret price in a grlongat $55,000 each!! 7 Lots Available. New
conditlor. Entrance has beautiful hard on. MLd#200636722 Construction in Growing Area.
wood floors & fireplace. The knockdown & 4) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 acs. on Build Your Dream Home Here!
paint on walls are excellent including
Crown oWu' Par l dining 4) Investment opportunity! 13 Acres of Riviera St. Reduced for Quick Meyerchick Dive, Lot#15, on
1oorrm l erAfl iTrd lana, Producing Orange Grove!! High and dry with Sale!! $74,900 MLS#: 200604536. thepond @$62K
v,/ ou .iailIl ravonre irrigation from bordering canal. Additional Thatcher Blvd., near the river
music M".',ountain acreage available. Call Glenn @ (863) 677- 2 a @568,000.00
or outdoor fire in a mll garden setting 1441 fr appointment 5) Need Space Over 2 acres Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8
Are you a hobbtisr there a house out in the desirable Flaghole $58,500.00 each
back 14' 21 AC In one of the best 5)Lake View! 3 br/2 ba mobile home ('05 Community. Mobile Home needs Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12,
locations in Clewiston on Royal Palm Av. Fleetwood) in Sunshine Lake Estates. 15 x 15 work due to hurricane @$60K
Please note the brand new roof will be screen porch overlooking the lake. Open omeueto urrcane
installed within the next 30 days so make kitchen with large pantry and breakfast bar, damage so it is being sold as is. 4) Montura Ranch Estates
this your top priority to see today! Mustsee @$129,900 MLS#-200630432 Great location, and very nice 125N.Kennel Reduced $39,995
$164,900.00 property MLS# 200636527 735 S. Palm $49,000.00
6) Montura Ranch 1.25 acres ready for your 530 S. Shetland $52,500.00
new home. I can help you with the entire 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00
homebuilding process. Call me at 677-1441
for details.

Cathy S. Ashley Enrique Jerry W.
Garcia P. Wood Acosta Smith

863,228-4798 863-228-1132 305-506-5876 561-261-3444
se BIabli w pol Se Habla Espanol
Very spacious 2001 manufactured Montura Ra fc states 680 Just Reduced! 3BD/2BA Nice 5 wooded acres in Ladeca.
home on the lake, has all the room you S. Jinete S5 II.nft lot 1.25 Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, $1 50K
are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has acres Grea9~ ln! $39.9K Horseshoe Ac. @ $1 39.9k
several walk-in closets and a very large llv- Don't Let This One Slip Away! Montura Ranch Estates
ing/dining area. This home is being Greatstarterhome or investment 2bd/ba on huge lots in 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K
offered at $124,900. nronnrtv in Montura Ranrh Thisk ^rs^s^ Acre. Brin al offers i2 Acrr in Mnntl.ra $Q l.
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The Summer of'06 will be a fun-time just Outside of Town! A Fleetwood
with the sparkling pool that comes home w/ a 24'x30'. shop on a beauti-
with this 4BR. 2-bath set amidst flow- ful 1/2 acre; Make an Offer
ering shrubs and colorful plantings in
enviable North Sde of Clewlston With Flaghole!!!! Oak trees, paved drive-
its spacious rooms, bar area, and way. 5' fence, & pole barn on 1 acre
oversize lot you will vacation every lot. Almost forgot the beautiful
day for the price of an ordinary home: -emodeled mobile home! Listed '.
$305,000.00 $169,90000
Good 01' Country Livin' will be yours as You won't want to miss out on a
theownerofthis3BR2Bathseton 1.25of deal like this! 2003 4bd/2ba dou-
the prettiest acres you will ever see In blewide on 2.16 acres. Property fea-
Montura Ranch Estates. Theres even a tures a second mobile home, large
Jacuzzi tub in master bat-, and a fireplace steel building and storage sheds.
in family room It's just waitng st$4500,
15,4,900 $245,000.00
Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 Country living at its Best! Hone sits
Sd disaster! F lfld d it may Just on 7 35 rnplDMel
be livable An l Il can buy this made .1iStall for
doublewlde mm lM e in Seminole Information
Manor for not much more than the lot Best 1.41 acre ake front lot in
value at $39 9K The Best l41 ace lake front lot in
Montura 105 Pinelake Ave. Call for
The Great Escape Off a country lane showing $77,900.00
In Montura Ranch Estates on 1.25
acres sits a doublewide mobile home Now must be the time to buy your
on a corner lot with bedrooms 2 Montura Tract. list, show and sell
bath, There's ajacuzzi tub in master them. Call for information or an
bath and a fireplace In family room. It appointment.
can be your family's haven for just
$152,000, 5 Acres in Pioneer w/ steel building
$215,000.00
Why Pay high space rents when you New Listing and it is going fast!
can own the land with a 3BR, 2-bath 2 246sqft. Home on acres located
double-wide with room for a double 2,246sqft. Home on .6 acres located
carport, patio, and shed in Easy Life In Clewiston's beautiful Ridgeview
subdivision It's going to sell fast at Estates. Offered @ $269,900.00 Call
$79,900. for showing.

Charles A
H. Kehm
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Oak Trees Une The Driveway! 3bd/2ba
MH w/ full open deck on front to sit In you
rocker. Home sits on 1 acre of land in
Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors
throughout. Recently remodeled, 5ft
fence around property, and pole barn in
back yard. Get you hands on this beauty
for $169,500.00
Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In
The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in
Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths,
screened Lanal, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded
with Oak trees 5415,000
Gone Country! 2bd/1 ba CBS home with a
large family room on a very nice corner lot
available on W. Oblspo. The roof Is brand
new! Home is being offered at $165K
JUST REDUCED!! Absolutely Gorgeous
2004 Homes of Merit DW is brand new
condition. This 4bd 2ba home with fami-
ly room has a total of 1860 sq ft. and has
a great view of the lake. This home is
being offered for $132,500.


'94 MBH, 4/ ~itfdroom plan
may be justlil lll're looking
for. Start yo UUlear off right
with country li/,y l 'ts best. 1.25
ac., priced to sell at only $89,900.
Check this outl 3bd/2ba MH
in MRjp~ P.z. j.nd is
clear4lJRI Ulf illriines.
Horm R oI1 wf .
great w -.r -I"rt".e is
immaculate! $108,500.00
What a Deal! 2bd/2ba MH w/
extra lot, *Included in
Purchase Price* Partially fur-
nished & squeaky clean! 55 &
older community. Reduced
again to $119,900.
Looking for Land? Look No
Further! 50+ acres located in
Highlands Co. Call for details!


eller I tiVLdU $ K031\
New Listing! Alontura Ranch
Est ae! 1m n,
Loca vvean
Femnc Aded'
Get it while vou can' Won't Last
Long! $107.71<.
Got Land? Looking for develop-
ment land? 28 acs. in LaBelle
Ranchettes! Priced to sell fast @
$341 per acre
Need Some Space? Spacious
4bd/2ba doublewide MH in
Montura. Split floor plan, living
room, family room, too many
extras! Hurry, won't last!
Motivated Seller! Only $159K
Looking for a weekend get away
or starter home? 2bd/2ba single
wide MH in Montura RanchEstates
fenced and on paved road. Only
$84.9K
New Listing! Secluded well main-
tain 1995 doublewide 3bd 2ba,
split floor plan, master bathroom
includes garden tub w/ separate
shower, property fenced and has
horse fenced area, also next to a
canal. S1 24.900.00


2.5 acres in Montura, fenced
$92.5K
Bring the kids & dog! This is
a big lot. 3bd/2ba brick home,
poo & fenced $319,000.00
New Development! Call me
for sky valley lots.
5 wooded acres in Pioneer
Plantation on paved road ask-
ing $149K
Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba
manufactured home in Moore
haven $79.9K
30 Acres of pasture and
woods $755K
New Listing! Moore Haven
3bd/2ba, CBS house
$220,000.00
Call me for vacant
land. Lots or acreage.


New Listing! 3bd/2ba CBS
home on W. Crescent Dr. This
well maintained & landscaped
home will sell fast Don't Miss
Out! $225,000.00
New Residential Listing on
exclusive Ridgewood Ave.
3bd/2ba on half an acre.
Possible owner financing avail-
able. Contact me for details &
showing.
Back On The Market! 3 bed-
room J a on
ertyo Iyt nce
of shopping .$ I 59.K
New Listing! Ranch Lake
Estates Moore Haven 2
Building Lots Side by Side
$30,000.00 each


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

$575, 000.00


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NOTICE
SHAWANO WATER CONTROL
DISTRICT NOTICE OF
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
REGULAR BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all own- SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 5/906
bouf nds located WA- SUBJECT AREA: 543Prequafication of Contracrs
bEondarie sTof the SHAWANO WA-
TER CONTROL ISTRICT, that the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURPOSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for
Regular Meeting of the Board of Su-
pesors of the SHAWANO WATER procedures whereby certified general an roofin contractors may prequalfy, an-
CONTROL DISTRICTwhich was nually, to submit competive bids on projects.
scheduledfor Frid ately,9,2006 CITATION OF LEGALAUTHORITY: 1001.41 and 1001.42 F.S.
at 10:30a.m. Gldor iew Board fol-
lowing the r adeview Board of Su- CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 255.05, 287.0585, 489.125, AND
rescheduled for Frday, May 12, 1013.45 s.
2006ms Co :3 at thi SugarMi FULL TEXT: Acopy of the full text of the proposed rule may be obtained, without a
Road, Belle Glade, Forda. cost, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.


If any person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Board of Su-
pervisors withrespect to any matter
considered at this meeting, e/she
will need a record of the proceed-
Ings, and that, for such purpose.
he/she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
Pursuant to the provisions of the
Americans with DisabilitiesAct, any


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by Cna.rie Irrce..n Ei i
131954 CGS 5/4/2006
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Port LaBelle Community Develop-
ment District will hold a Board of Su-
pervisors' Meeting on Thursday, May
11, 2006, at 6:30 pm at the offce of
the District located at 3293 Dellwood,
Terrace. The purpose of this meeting
is to conduct routine business which
may require action by the Board.
This meeting is open to the public.
Patrick B. Whidden, Chairman
130575 CB & CGS 5/4/06
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notce is hereby given that Fergu-
son Towing will sell at Public Auction
free from all prior liens, the following
vehicles that remaining unclaimed in'
storage with charges unpaid, pursuant
to Florida Statutes 713.78, to the high-
est bidder at 12065 Lakeshore Drve,
Canal Pt., FL 33438.
1988 GMC (Red) Pick-Up
Vin#1 GDHR34J1JJ51 8266
1998 CHEVROLET (WHI)4 DOOR
Vin# 1G1JF52T7W710298
1997 CADILLAC (GRN) 2DOOR
Vin#1G6EL12Y8VU615260
2003 FORD (RED) UTILITY
Vin#1FMRU17W43LA23209
Sale Dale: May 15,2006 @9:00 AM
131986 CGS 5/4,11/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE
U-Lock-lt Storage
500 South San Gabriel
Clewiston, FL 33440
863-673-0662
Contents of the following units
will be sold on May 20, 2006
9:00AM
Unit#30,31
Amanda Cypress
736 Bond Street
Clewiston. FL 33440
130844 CGS 5/4,11/06 -

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for procedures
whereby certified general and roofing contractors may prequalify, annually, to
submit competitive bids on projects.
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
printinganddistributions.
LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry 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-
garding te statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a
lower cost regulatory aitemative 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
the future.
Nlice. Tnr procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule Is to re-
que, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent
of Scnhols, in writing, win 21 days er publication of this notice. The request
shall specify how th person requesting the public hearing would be affected by
the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect-
ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under
consideration.
Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records
submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ-
ing, to the Superintendent oSchools.
Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no-
Oced and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The
School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule.
Notce: If you need an accommodations order to participate in this process, please
notify Thomas W. Conner, the Supetendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at
the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Rorida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to
the meeting orworkshop.
Notice, I tric Hi:S. u.iid jd-p i~ Ie .iprooSc o i rr o lul o e cried oy ul tr ie ai
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
I, Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of the State of lorida, dr nriio, r o rie n o
that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in HENDRY County, iatE ol flohrlo, on
the SEVENTH day of NOVEMBER, A.D., 2006, to fill or retain the following offic-
es:
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128391 CGS/CB 4/20;5/4/06

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
LANDOWNERS OF
BOLLES DRAINAGE DISTRICT
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landowners may determine.
3. Transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.


129894 CGS 4/27/06 5/4/06


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Clewiston Planning and Zoning Board will meet at
5:30 p.m. onnday, May 8, 2006 in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115
West Ventura Avenue. Included in the agenda will be the following request
1)A request from Michael & Carol Fagan in accordance with City Code Section
110-60 tted 'Required findings: Variance' for a variance from the restrictions of
the area and lot requirements standard of City Code Section 110-341 in order to
replace a trailer In a mobile home and recreational vehicle park district The prop-
erty is located at 819-825 E. Ventura Avenue, A.KA. Lots 6 9 de., Block 384,
GPOC.Zoning is RM-1.
2)A request from Morrison Engineering, Inc. in accordance with City Code Section
110-61 led "Special Excepon" to allow construction of a self-storage unit fa-
cltyon a commercial lot The property is located on lots 1 5 & 12 -16, Block
379,GPOC. The property zonedC.
3) A request from Timothy Crane in accordance with City Code Section 110-60 ti-
tled 'Required findings: Variance" for a variance from the restrictions of the per-
mitted uses standard of City Code Section 110-267 in order to allow a tiplex to
remain at 612 E. Trinidad Avenue, A.K.A. Lots 14+15, Block 374, GPOC. The
property Is zoned R-2.
4)A request from William & Kelly Dyess in accordance with City Code Section
110-60 titled "Required findings: Variance" for a variance to construct a 1,000 sq.
ftmetal shop building at 316 Trocadero Avenue, A.K.A. Lots 10 & S 1h Lot 11,
Block E, Golfview S/D. The property is zoned R-1B where City Code Section
110-438 (lb) standards allow 600 sq. ft. maximum for an accessory structure.
5)An "Appeal of Administrative Decision" from Asnaldo Sanchez from the parking
restrictions in accordance with City.Code Section 102-47 (23). The applicant is
also seeking use of city owned parking. The property is zoned C.
EiA itul r Ti Hu Rua' li ,in ,.i :.:,.i.in:- cwln RCTy (one ,.cOu I 10-60MI IO
Reqlreoa lnaings: Varince 1I. ,, vJA : lTO ',ii.l-'c Hr':l a. il 1 0 n Tan l
iHvi [Iulliluj di ; I"E Url Mifil. AI l De .ul A 0f A LA-r I t2 A LKt .iU4 .
striction in aordance with Citry RCode SectionA a e r102 CI-47 Te property
tiltailiriitmCi H ric660ii :i.0 Ql Tu iTiffl~um-l i 0-II,:eiMi; ir':ruli
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cessory structure. .
8)An "Appeal of Administrative Decision" from Martin Vallejo from the parking re-
strictions in accordance with City Code Section 102-47(23). The property is
zoned C.
The City Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the recommenda-
tions of the Planning & Zoning Board and take final action on these requests on
May 15, 2006 at 6:0 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers.
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THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AFFECTED RULES: 40E-1.021, 40E-1.5095, 40D1.511, 40E-1.603, 40E-1.6058,
40E-1.6065, 40E-1.6105 10E 1107 10E 1 ;,15, '40E-4.021, 40E-4.091,
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Doc Savvy's Pet Corner


Earth Talk


Question" Dear Doc Savvy. My
name is John, and I enjoy reading
your column tremendously! Here is
my :question:
Do pets go to
Heaven?
John and Liz
S.
Answer:
Hello there
John- and Liz.
Yes, this is a
tough one to try
to answer! Doc
Actually there Savvy
isn't really one
answer, but there are plenty of
opinions. So, here goes mine. I
believe they do.
The best way for me to describe
my view of what pet Heaven is like,
is a poem called, The Rainbow
Bridge ".
Just this side of heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has
been especially close to someone


here, that pet goes to Rainbow
Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for
all of our special friends so they can
run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water
and sunshine, and our friends are
warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill
and old are restored to health and
vigor; those who were hurt or
maimed are made whole and
strong again, just as we remember
them in our dreams of days and
times gone by.
The animals are happy and con-
tent, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very spe-
cial to them, who had to be left
behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one sud-
denly stops and looks into the dis-
tance. His bright eyes are intent. His
eager body quivers. Suddenly he
begins to run from the group, flying
over the green grass, his legs carry-


ing him faster and fast
You have been
when you and your
finally meet, you clin
joyous reunion, neve
again. The happy kis,
your face; your hands
the beloved head, a
once more into the tr
your pet, so long go
life but never abseo
heart.
Then you cross Ra
together ...
Author unknown..
And if there is ar
could add John and Li
this:
Anyone I've share
with; no matter what
take on this may be,
to smile when they rea
Doc Savvy.
E-mail your pet
DocSawy@aol.com,
out your pet answers
Pet Comer!


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From the Editors of E/rhe
Environmental Magazine


ig together in Dear EarthTallc I've heard that it
r to be parted is now safe to throw away com-
ses rain upon mon household batteries and that
s again caress only rechargeable batteries can
>nd you look now be recycled. Is this true?-
usting eyes of Doug Reynolds, Martinsville, Ind.
nt from your Today's common household
batteries those ubiquitous AAs,
inbow Bridge AAAs, Cs, Ds and 9-volts from
Duracell, Energizer and others -
are not thought to pose as great a
oything else I threat to properly-equipped mod-
iz, itwouldbe ern landfills as they used to
because they contain much less
ed this poem mercury than their predecessors.
their personal As such most municipalities now
they all seem recommend simply throwing such
ad it. batteries away with your trash.
Nevertheless, environmentally
questions to concerned consumers might feel
, and check better recycling such batteries any-
weekly in The way, as they still do contain trace
amounts of mercury and other
potentially toxic stuff. Some
municipalities will accept these
I batteries (as well as older, more
toxic ones) at household haz-
ardous waste facilities, from
where they will most likely be sent
elsewhere to be processed and
recycled as components in new
batteries.
Other options abound, such as
the mail-order service, Battery
Solutions, which will recycle your
spent batteries at a cost of 85 cents
per pound. To find a company near
you where you can drop off your
old batteries for recycling, check
out the comprehensive national
database at the Earth911.org web-
site. Meanwhile, the national
chain, Batteries Plus, is happy to
take back disposable batteries for
recycling at any of its 255 retail
stores from coast-to-coast.
Users" Consumers should note that
any old batteries they may find
buried in their closets that were
made before 1997-when Con-
gress mandated a widespread
mercury phase-out in batteries of
all types-should most surely be
recycled and not discarded with
the trash, as they may contain as
much as 10 times the mercury of I
newerversions.
Perhaps of greater concern
nowadays is what's happening to
spent rechargeable batteries from
cell phones, MP3 players and lap-


tops. Such items contain potential-
ly toxic heavy metals sealed up.
inside, and if thrown out with the
regular garbage can jeopardize the
environmental integrity of both
landfills and incinerator emissions.
Luckily, the battery industry spon-
sors the operations of the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC), which facili-
tates the collection of used
rechargeable batteries collected in
an industry-wide "take back" pro-
gram for recycling.
Consumers can help by limiting
their electronics purchases to
items that carry the RBRC logo on
their packaging. Furthermore, they
can find out where to drop off old
rechargeable batteries (and even
old cell phones) by calling RBRC's
hotline at 1-800-8BATTERY or by
visiting the online drop location
finder at RBRC.org. Also, most
Radio Shack stores will take back


rechargeable batteries and deliver
them to RBRC free-of-charge.
RBRC then processes the batteries
via a thermal recovery technology
that reclaims metals such as nick-
el, iron, cadmium, lead and cobalt,
repurposing them for use in new
batteries.
CONTACTS: Battery Solutions,
www.batteryrecycling.com;
Earth911, www.earth911.org; Bat-
teries Plus, www.batteriesplus.
com; Rechargeable Battery Recy-
cling Corporation (RBRC),
www.rbrc.org.
GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL
QUESTION? Send it to: EarthTalk,
c/o E/The Environmental Maga-
zine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT
06881; submit it at:
www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/th
isweek/, or e-mail: earthtalk@
emagazine.com. Read past
columns at: www.emagazine.
com/earthtalk/archives.php.


'Simplee' pet of the week

Here is Simplee, a 19-plus pound hunk of love that Rose-
mary Buchanan of Belle Glade adopted after she was res-
cued by Doc Savvy. She expects a daily brushing, but isn't
bothered by much else except the vacuum cleaner. Her
much younger "catmates," Ty and Di, give her wide berth
because, her owners think, she considers them "silly."







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TALLAHASSEE The Florida
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* Florida Department of Health for
their quick response and current
investigation into potential cases
of Fusarium Keratitis. Without
the proper eye drop treatment,
this eye disease can cause scar-
ring of the cornea and result in
permanent blurry vision, or even
blindness.
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mends that consumers immedi-
ately discontinue use of Bausch
& Lomb Renu with Moisture Loc
solution until CDC's investiga-
tion is completed. The board
also strongly encourages anyone
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having eye problems to see an


eye professional immediately.
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remind all contact lens wearers
to follow their eye doctors'
instructions on hygiene and
proper wear of their contact
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recommendations for clear and
safe contact lens wear:
Always wash your hands
before handling contact lenses.
Carefully and regularly
clean contact lenses.
.* Store lenses in a clean and
proper case, replacing the case
every three months.
Use only cleaning products
recommended by your eye pro-
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Veterans remembered
In recognition of Governor Jeb Bush's proclamation
establishing April as Florida Confederate Month, the Ft.
Myers United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter 2614
and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans of Ft. Myers
Chapter 1950 held memorial service April 15 to honor
those who defended the Confederate States of America in
the Civil War. They also celebrated the life of Brad Stanford
of St. James City, who died March 29 at the age of 95. He
was he last son of a Confederate veteran. Among those
members attending the ceremony were Louise Sullivan,
her daughter, Mary Ann Sullivan and granddaughter
Heather Tharpe, whose grandfather William Charles
Hawkins was honored. He served with the First Florida Cal-
vary from 1862 until he was paroled at the surrender in
Greensboro, North Carolina IN 1865. He was one of only 20
in his unit to survive after serving in all the major battles for
the duration of the war. Pictured are from left to right: Mary
Ann Sullivan Louise Sullivan and Heather Tharpe.


Should you be vaccinated

for the mumps again?


The mumps are back.
A childhood disease we thought
was just an unpleasant memory is
back in the news as cases of
mumps turn up in the Midwest.
I was among the last of my gen-
eration t6 have suffered through the
mumps. The vaccine \was not yet
available \when-l entered school..
Mumps, as I remember it, came
with fever, nausea and difficulty
swallowing. I also remember hav-
ing the mumps on both sides of my
face. This not only accounted for
the difficulty swallowing, but also
made it difficult to talk.
I also recall that because I
caught mumps during the sum-
mer, I didn't even have the benefit
of missing school!
It is possible to have mumps on
only one side of your face, and if
you only have it on one side, it is
possible to have it again, on the
other side.
Recently in the news doctors
confirmed that it is possible to have
the mumps twice, making the
announcement as if this was a new
discovery. When I was a child, this
was common knowledge. We all
knew people who had the mumps
twice. So while it was more painful
- and miserable to have it on
both sides at the same time, at least
those who had the "double" ver-
sion knew they only had to suffer
through it once.
The new cases of mumps indi-
cate that vaccines might not be
completely effective, or perhaps
not effective in all people. More
boosters might be needed to main-
tain protection.
Since most of the new cases are
among young adults, there is a the-
ory that an additional booster shot
should be given to college students.
College students apparently are
more at risk because they live in


with Katrina Elsken

close quarters.
What does this mean to you?
Talk to your doctor. If you never
had the mumps, or if you only had
it on one side, your doctor might
recommend a booster shot.
Of course the immunization
shots themselves carry some risk.
Mumps can be more serious for
adults than for children. There is a
particular risk for adult men -
mumps can cause sterility. The eld-
erly and those persons whose
immunize systems are already
weakened, may also be more atrisk.
Of course, the immunization
shots also carry some risks and
possible side effects. Talk to your
doctor about your own risk so you
can make an informed decision
based on your own health history.
If mumps is back, will other
childhood diseases also return? I
also vividly recall surviving chicken
pox, "three day" measles, German
measles and whooping cough. I
hope my children will never have
to suffer through these illnesses
that we used to consider "normal"
childhood diseases."
Before making any change in
your diet or exercise plan, consult
your doctor. This is especially
important if you are on any pre-
scription drugs. Some drugs inter-
act badlywith foods that might oth-
erwise be considered "healthy."


Book honors days of

community journalism


By Barbara Oehlbeck
This is not a new book, yet it is
new to all those who have never
read it."The Last Cracker Barrel," by
Ernet Lyons, is the essence of
"country journalism", the real rea-
son, and maybe the only one, for
existing for thousands of small
newspapers across this country.
People, their births, parties, engage-
ments, weddings, hopes, accom-
plishments, victories, defeats, trou-
bles and deaths, are all important,
but as one editor said, the home
town paper is the only one on earth
to whom these happenings are
important enough to print.
This small book is about the real
Florida, albeit an older Florida, and
a quieter style of life, when people
took time to notice the ways of fish
and flowers, birds and the river,
ponds and pastures, and especially
their fellow man. Ernest Lyons'
way among these mysteries is a
gentle, earthly path of plain-spoken
words that guides the reader to a
new understanding of the country-
side and people around him. The
older world of nature and small
towns and settlements can still be
seen by those who know how to
look for it.
About his book, a colleague
remarked: It is earthy, elemental,
and reminiscent of those informa-
tional, wide-ranging and mostly
inconsequential discussions which
went on in country stores when
America was a simpler land. Folks
would gather around the cracker
barrel to discuss the weather, gos-
sip, politics, whether Halley's
Comet was going to burn up the
atmosphere and mess up the crops
or what ought to be done about the
town idiot if anything, whether the
preacher was planning to run off
with the choir leader and when this
interesting diversion could be
expected to occur if at all. They
talked about whose dog could
whip everybody else's dogs, and
startling medical breakthroughs
like a gob of fresh-chewed tobacco
was guaranteed to cure a catfish
finning, and hanging a Bull
Durham sack of asafetida around
the neck was a sure way toward off
the flue.
And some tall tales and out-
landish theories that originated
there were dismissed as "just
cracker barrel talk", but no less
enjoyable.
"Ernie" Lyons lived in Stuart
since 1915, and worked as a writer
and editor for 44 years. He and his
weekly editorial page writings have
won nearly every prize that Florida
can give for writing and conserva-
tion. In 1965 he was among the
winners of the National Edward
Meeman Contest for conservation


ERNEST LYONS
l. THO-R OF MY FLORIDA

writers.
"The Last Cracker Barrel" is over
200 pages of Florida reading you
won't soon forget. For availability
and more information, call, write,
tax, or e-mail Barbara Oehlbeck,
25075 Grassy Run-Muse, LaBelle,
Fl.; Phone/fax: (863)675-2771; e-
mail: docb@strato.net.


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