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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 11, 2006
Frequency: weekly
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Glades County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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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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Volume 79, Number 47


At a Glance


Senator Aronberg
to speak in Muse
On Thursday May 18, 2006
the Muse Community Associa-
tion's special guest will be
Democrat Senator Dave Aron-
berg of District 27 (which
includes parts of Charlottes.
Glades, Hendry, Lee and Palm
Beach Counties). Senator
Aronberg will join the MCA for
a pot luck dinner beginning at
6 p.m., with a regular meeting
at 7 p.m. where Senator Aron-
berg will be happy to bring
everyone all up to date on his
legislative affords and answer
any questions.

Burn ban
in effect
Due to dry weather and the
danger of brush fire, all resi-
dents are advised that outdoor
burning has been banned
until further notice. The
Glades County Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners, along with
the Glades County Public Safe-
ty Department has imple-
mented a burn ban. This is for
all fires within the boundaries
Glades County, with the
exception of the Brighton
Seminole Reservation. Resi-
dents may not burn trash or
yard waste and may not start
camp fires. The only fires that
may be set are those for which
permits have been issued by
the Division of Forestry. To
obtain a burn permit, contact
the Division of Forestry.

BHR Moose plans
Jail and Bail
.- .- The -B Buckhead Ridge -
Moose Lodge. Highway 78 W,
will host a Jail and Bail, Sun-
day, May 21 at 1 p.m. This
fundraiser will benefit. the
Glades County Sheriff's office
K-9 unit. There will be food,
fun, entertainment, and a pho-
tographer to take pictures of
your pets. SO come and help
support your local sheriff.
Deputy Bryan Enderle, the K-9
handler for the Glades County
Sheriff, lives in Buckhead
Ridge. The K-9 unit will serve
and protect Buckhead Ridge
and all of Glades County. Send
your friends to jail, warrants
will be available.

MHHS class
reunion set
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 assistance in locating and
notifying all members of the
above classes. The initial plan
is to have a tailgate type get-
together the night of the
Homecoming Game and, on
the following day, have a bar-
becue for the family at the
City Park or a similar location.
Anyone interested in assisting
may contact David Lee at dlee-
1967@skyeone.com or
(863)946-2512.

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Index
Classifieds . .17-21
Obituaries ..........2
Opinion ........... 4
School ......... .. .9
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Ribbons on fence recall past


By Barbara Oehlbeck
MUSE The fence is flutter-
ing at West Glades School ...
with meaning and lessons to be
learned by all of us, and a
reminder that: too soon we for-
get too much.
By some who are good at
calculating such things, it's
been estimated that out of every
one hundred cars that have
passed West Glades School in
the last couple weeks, not more
than 2 or 3 percent have learned


the meaning of those colorful
fluttering ribbons.
"The ribbons represent the
most recent National Holocaust
Remembrance. Each ribbon
fluttering in a peaceful breeze
represents 7,000 people who
died in the holocaust during the
1930s and 1940s, World War II,"
said Larry R. Luckey, II, Princi-
pal of West Glades Elementary
School.
"The yellow ribbons repre-
sent the Jews, the red, white
and blue represent every other


nation that was affected by the
holocaust. The students recog-
nized that every nation affected
by the holocaust had at least
one on the red, white, and blue
colors in their flags."
"It was seventh grade stu-
dents who wrote and presented
a play 'Guards, Take Them
Away' in which every student
had a role to play which was
based on research that the stu-
dents themselves conducted on
people and events; then they
created characters in the play to


coincide with the research
they'd done. The play was a
series of soliloquies of the char-
acters and was presented to
grades three, four, five and six,"
the principal explained.
"One student played Jew-
ish folk song and seventh grade
students answered questions
from the student audience
about the holocaust. And they
were told that over one and half
million children were also vic-
tims of the holocaust."
How did the idea came


about? The West Glades sev-
enth grade class had watched a
documentary about Whitwell
Middle School in Whitwell, Ten-
nessee where the students
wanted to bring recognition to
holocaust victims. So they asked
people to send in paper clips.
The idea was that the students
wanted to collect six million
paper clips to be able to see
what the number six million
actually looked like. In response,
See Holocaust Page 12


Hurricane



seminars set


GLADES COUNTY In
preparation for the upcoming
hurricane season that starts on
June 1, Glades County Emer-
gency Management is beginning
its hurricane awareness by host-
ing several seminars, throughout
the county.
The seminars are free of
charge.
Some of the topics include
hurricane preparedness, debris
before and after, after the storm,
shelters and much more. The
dates and locations are:
Muse Community Center,
May 18, at 7p.m.;
Doyle Conner in Moore
Haven. May 22, at 7p.m. (Chief
Metrologies, Jim Rief from ABC7
Ne\\s will be a guest presenter);
BuckheId Ridge Coriimtu-
nity Center, May 25, at 7:30 p.m.;
Indian Hills Volunteer Fire
Department,May 31, at 7p.m.;
and,
Palmdale Community Cen-
ter, June 13, at 7 p.m.
For more information, please
contact the office of Emergency
Management 863-946-6020.
The American Red Cross
offers the following tips for


preparing for the 2007 Hurricane
Season:
*Identify ahead of time
where you could go if you are
told to evacuate. Choose several
places--a friend's home in
another town, a motel, or a shel-
ter.
Keep handy the telephone
numbers of these places as well
as a road map of your locality.
'You may need to take alternative
or unfamiliar routes if major
roads are closed or clogged.
Listen to NOAA Weather
Radio or local radio or TV sta-
tions for evacuation instructions.
If advised to evacuate, do so
immediately.
Take these items with you
.when:evacuating: Prescription
medications and medical sup-
plies; Bedding and clothing,
including sleeping bags ard pil-
lows; Bottled water, battery-
operated radio and extra batter-
ies, first aid kit, flashlight; car
keys and maps; documents,
including driver's license, Social
Security card, proof of residence,
See Storm Page 12


Navigational



locks now open


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Moore Haven public works superintendent Mike Jones
drives while a city employee tries to catch a hot dog sus-
pended on a fishing line across Riverside Drive in the
"Bite the Weenie," game during last year's first annual
River Rally.


Glades County Volunteer Fire
Department and Glades County
Sheriff's Office.
Sign up for the poker run will
begin at 8 a.m. with the first bikes
out at 9:30 a.m.
According to Glades County
Emergency Services Director
Bob Jones, riders will leave
Moore Haven, travel to Vanishing
Species in Palmdale, where they
will draw their first card. From


there, it's on to the Venus Gro-
cery Store, then Tasmania and
Ortona, before returning to
Moore Haven.
Registration for the poker run
is $20 for lone bikers, $30 for
those riding tandem and
includes a barbecue dinner with
all the fixin's.
The rider with the winning
See Rally Page 12


LAKE OKEECHOBEE On
Monday, May 1, the South Flori-
da Water Management District
reported that lake levels had
reached an appropriate eleva-

tion to allow several navigation
locks leading into Lake Okee-
chobee to be secured in the
open position full time. Theywill
remain secured in the open
position as long as conditions
permit.
The navigation locks that are
open include J&S Fish Camp (S-
135), Henry Creek (G-36), Taylor
Creek (S-193) and Buckhead
Ridge (S-127). Locktenders will
not be on duty at these locations
until conditions require that the
navigation locks must be placed
back into service. The S-131 nav-
igation lock in Lakeport will
remain open only during the day
and is closed at night until the
appropriate lake level to secure
that lock in the open position.


has been reached. The Lakeport
navigation lock will remain
open only until work begins on
a major overhaul, which is
expected to begin on May 30.
The Lakeport navigation lock is
expected to be out of service
until August 4, 2006.
Boaters are urged to navigate
carefully through the open locks
as manatees often are sighted in
and near our structures in Lake
Okeechobee during this time of
year. Manatees are frequently
seen in the navigation lock at
Taylor Creek, which is especially
popular for this endangered
species. Manatees swim close to
the surface of the water and
often are harmed and even
killed by boaters moving too fast
in areas where manatees gather.
It is possible to secure the
navigation locks in an open
See Lock Page 9


MOORE HAVEN Planning
is under way for the second
annual River Rally, sponsored by
the City of Moore Haven, Main
Street Moore Haven Inc. and the
Christian Motorcycle Association.
Slated for Saturday, June 3,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the his-
toric Tom Perry Park, Riverside
.Drive, in Moore Haven, Vice
Mayor and Harley enthusiast
Dave McGee urges bikers from
around Lake Okeechobee and
beyond to enjoy the ride over to
Moore Haven on the banks of the
Caloosahatchee River.
"We in Moore Haven wel-
come everyone to our small but
peaceful town by the Caloosa-
hatchee River," Vice Mayor
McGee said. "You'll find that
Moore Haven is a real down to
earth town with a lot to offer. We
have one of the most beautiful
areas around the lake, scenic
parks, and great athletic fields
and of course, the historic Lone
Cypress tree, on the bank of the
Caloosahatchee River, where the
city was founded in 1915. Feel
free to browse around and enjoy
our hometown hospitality and
friendly atmosphere that makes
Moore Haven one of the best
places to live in Florida."
Poker Run added
Participants in this year's River
Rally are encouraged to come
early and sign up for a guided
Poker Run, sponsored by the


Use caution around alligators


By Loma Jablonski
The warm spring weather
brings alligator breeding season,
causing the big reptiles to
become more active. Florida
Wildlife Commission officials
are warning the public to use
care when in areas frequented
by alligators.
Blair Hayman, an FWC biolo-
gist, stated that alligators are not
more aggressive at this time of
year but are more active. Warm
weather and the breeding sea-
son have male alligators on the
move.


"Alligators feed at dusk, dur-
ing the night and in the early
morning," she said.
The FWC receives more than
15,000 alligator-related com-
plaints each year. Most of the
complaints deal with alligators
being in backyard ponds, canals,
ditches and streams. But occa-
sionally an alligator will venture
into garages, parking lots and
golf course ponds.
It is estimated that there are
20,000-30,000 alligators on Lake
Okeechobee alone. Alligators
play an important roll in Flori-
da's wetland ecology. They have


been in Florida long before the
first tourist ever stepped out of
an automobile. As Florida
becomes home to more and
more people, the alligator's nat-
ural habitat dwindles causing
more interaction with humans.
Sixty-six-year-old Sam
Crutchfield of Fort Pierce was
attacked by an alligator while fly
fishing on Lake Istokpoga April
24. The alligator, which is
believed to be at least 10 feet
long, grabbed Mr. Crutchfield by
the hip as he stood in 41-inch
See Gator- Page 12


INI/Lorna Jablonski
With the weather warming up and breeding season having
begun, alligators are becoming more active. This big guy
enjoyed his dinner at the FWC dock on the Rim Canal.


River Rally: Event set for June


S. peclal to Glades County Democrat
Everglades Realty broker Jeffrey Davis plays the road kill game during the first River
Rally, held last June on Riverside Drive in Moore Haven's historic district. The second
annual event is slated for River Rally Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tom
Perry Memorial Park.

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Goodlet honored by Medica


The Palm Beach County Med-
ical Society has recognized C. David
Goodlett as the Volunteer Hero in
Medicine for
2006. The
award was pre-
sented on Fri-
day, April 28.
Mr. Goodlett
was recognized
for his dedica-
tion and com-
mitment to the
advancement of health care in
Palm Beach County. During the
award presentation, numerous
projects were highlighted where
Mr. Goodlett has contributed to the
improvement of health care in the
Glades region.
Mr. Goodlett has served on the
Board of the Health Care District of
Palm Beach County since he was
appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in
2000. In 2004, Governor Jeb Bush
appointed Mr. Goodlett for a sec-
ond term. During Mr. Goodlett's
tenure on the Health Care District
Board he served for three years as
Vice Chairman before becoming
Chairman in May 2005. Mr.
Goodlett works as the Vice Presi-
dent of Governmental and Com-
munity Relations for the Sugar
Cane Growers Cooperative of Flori-
da.
"I have been fortunate to serve
with David on the Health Care Dis-
trict Board during an exciting time
when the District has been able to
advance a number of initiatives to
benefit the residents of the Glades,"
says Dr. Effie C. Grear, Health Care
District Board Commissioner and


Glades General Hospital Board
Member. "David is thoughtful and
works to reduce the health dispari-
ties that exist in the Glades."
Under Mr. Goodlett's leader-
ship, the Health Care District creat-
ed a Western County Health Advi-
sory Committee to assist with
defining health needs in the Glades
area. Through a series of public
forums and a competitive grant
process, the District awarded 22
grants to area agencies. Grant'
recipients included Alzheimer's
Community Care, American Lung
Association, Belle Glade Fire Res-
cue, Belle Glade Public Safety, Boys
and Girls Club, C. L. Brumback
Health Center, Glades Area Associ-
ation for Retarded Citizens, Glades
General Hospital, Glades' Health
Initiative, Healthy Solutions
Resource Center, New Hope Chari-
ties, NOAH Development Corp.,
Pahokee Fire Rescue, and Sickle
Cell Foundation.
"The District's assistance to
commit funds necessary to com-
plete our Alzheimer's Community
Care Facility in Pahokee was very
much appreciated, says Mary
Barnes, Alzheimer's Community
Care President and CEO. "David
coordinated not only with the
Health Care District but other local
foundations to provide funding.
David is a caring individual who
places the health needs of Palm
Beach County residents as a top
priority. We are deeply appreciative
and our sincerest heartfelt thanks."
In 2003 when the District
became concerned with the cur-
rent operator of Glades General


Hospital and their unfulfilled obli-
gations in the community, Mr.
Goodlett served as the Board's liai-
son with Province Healthcare Cor-
poration. Ultimately, a separation
was necessary in order to advance
health care in the Glades. In May
2004, Glades General Hospital
became a public hospital owned
and operated by the Health Care
District.
The transition of Glades General
Hospital required substantial
investment in working capital,
equipment and physician recruit-
ment. Over the last two years, the
facility has undergone numerous
improvements. One of the first pri-
orities was to upgrade the hospi-
tal's 6,400 square foot emergency
room. Doctors and nurses now
document medical records by uti-
lizing below-the-counter computer
screens which ensure patient confi-
dentiality. A "Fast Track" program
also allows patients to move more
quickly through the ER by enabling
physicians to concentrate on more
critically ill or injured patients while
less critical patients are treated by a
physician assistant or a nurse prac-
titioner. Glades General Hospital
also features a team of highly-cre-
dentialed physicians known as hos-
pitalists. They are providing quality
on-site care 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. These physicians
work closely with a patient's pri-
mary care doctor to coordinate that
patient's care.
The Health Care District has pur-
chased state-of-the-art equipment
for the hospital including a 16-slice
CT scanner, ventilators, an ultra-


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sound machine, an OB fetal moni-
toring system, an electronic med-
ication administration record sys-
tem (EMAR), an electronic
medication dispensing and charg-
ing system and a centralized sched-
uling system that gives physicians'
offices a one-call system for sched-
uling radiology, surgery respiratory
and lab services. In addition, the
radiology picture archiving com-
munication system, called PAC, has
been upgraded to allow doctors to
review all radiology procedures in
real time from their offices or
homes. The hospital has also added
ProMed, an electronic physician
and nursing ordering system to dis-
pense and track pharmaceuticals.
While Glades General Hospital
continues to serve the public utiliz-
ing the latest in technology, it is
showing its age. The hospital,
which was first built in 1944, is
deteriorating. Last season's hurri-
canes hit the community very hard
and the hospital was no exception.
In February, the Health Care Dis-
trict unanimously approved plans
for a new regional hospital in the
Glades. The proposed hospital will
feature the latest medical technolo-
gy and 60 private rooms with a
capacity for 70 beds, The facility is
seen by the Health Care District,
community leaders and medical
professionals as a means of provid-
ing more progressive and integrat-
ed health care in Western Palm
Beach County. The centrally locat-
ed campus proposed near State
Road 80 and U.S. 441 would pro-
vide more comprehensive cover-
age in the region.


Obituaries


Clayton Dean MeKinney
Clayton Dean (Mac) McKinney,
age 80, died May 2, 2006 at his resi-
dence in Lakeport, Fla. He was
born on August 27,1925 in Mt. Ver-
non, I11. and had been a resident of
Lakeport, for the past five years. He
was a member of the VFW and
enjoyed fishing.
Clayton was a loving husband
and devoted brother. He worked
hard, but took time to play and
enjoy life. His heart was huge and
generous.
He is survived by his wife of 20
years, Evelyn G. McKinney of Lake-
port; and his brother, Donald R.
(Iva) McKinney, also of Lakeport.
The family has decided not to
have visitation or services at this


time.
In lieu of flowers, Clayton's fam-
ily would prefer donations be
made to the Hope Hospice organi-
zation.
All arrangements are under the
direction and care of the Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory.
Katheryn Theresa
Strickland
Katheryn Theresa Strickland,
75, of Clewiston did on May 1,
2006.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1935
in Rochelle, Illinois, daughter of
George and Nina Manning.
Survivors include her husband,
Lester C. Strickland of Clewiston,


son David Manning of Illinois, sis-
ters Doreen ofWisconsin and Betty
White of Illinois and two grandchil-
dren. Services for Mrs. Strickland
were held on Thursday May 4, 2006
at the Akin- Davis Funeral Home in
Clewiston.
Renee P Wainz-
Renee P. Wainz, 79, of Belle
Glade passed away April 20, 2006.
She was born of Belgium descent
and dedicated their life to helping
others by working at the Pahokee
Hospital for over twenty-five years.
Renee is survived by her loving
family, daughter Betty Bernnett of
Belle Glade, son John (Maria)
Wainz of Belle Glade, grandson
Richard (Linsey) Bennett of Bow-


ing Green, granddaughter Nicole
(Rafael) Romero of Honolulu,
Hawaii, grandson Shawn Wainz of
Belle Glade, granddaughter Geno-
va (Erneslo) Canales of Pahokee,
great-grandson, Keagan Romero of
Honolulu, Hawaii, gteat-grand-
daughter, Gabriella Garcia of Paho-
kee, along with her best friend and
companion i Dog) Peewee, in addi-
;tion to a large extended family
from Belguim and many, many
friends and loved ones.
The family has entrusted the
care of their loved one to Dorsey E.
Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funer-
al Home in Lake Worth. In leiu of
flowers, donations may be made
on behalf of Renee P. Wainz to
Hospice of Palm Beach County.


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Thursday, May 11,2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Volunteers to help rebuild wetland
LAKE OKEECHOBEE The with the City of Belle Glade to ovation and restoration to as many shoes, sunscreen and a hat. This
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation is restore the forest and help create a people as possible through com- event is a great way for schools,
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trees on Saturday, May 13 on Torry
Island in Belle Glade.
The volunteers will help restore
a pond apple forest that once exist-
ed on the 700-acre island at the
southern tip of Lake Okeechobee.
At one time, these native Florida
trees made up a swamp-like wet-
land that helped filter water and
provide homes to fish, reptiles and
birds. The area was an important
part of the Everglades ecosystem.
Now, the non-profit Arthur R.
Marshall Foundation is working


unteers who take part in the proj-
ect will be contributing to the his-
tory of one of Palm Beach
County's most unique areas. This
is a wonderful opportunity for fun
and exercise for the whole family!
Founded in 1998, the Marshall
Foundation has three goals; restor-
ing original plant life and water
flow patterns to the greater Ever-
glades ecosystem, educating
young people and the public
about Everglades ecology, and
delivering the message of preser-


grams. In recent years, the Mar-
shall Foundation has planted over
71,000 native Florida trees in wet-
land areas, awarded over $250,000
in scholarships and internships,
and involved more than 4,000 vol-
unteers in hands-on restoration
projects.
The tree-planting event will
take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. on May 13. Water, gloves,
equipment and lunch will be pro-
vided. Participants are encouraged
to wear long pants, closed-toe


volunteer hours!
Those wishing to take part are
asked to RSVP to 561-805-8733 or
PlantCypress@aol.com.
Directions: Take Southern Blvd
west for approximately 40 miles,
turn left onto N. Main Street (also
called FL 80 W), turn right onto
West Canal Street, stay on that
road, you will pass the Belle Glade
Municipal Golf Course on your
right. Go over the bridge to Torry
Island. The picnic pavilion will be
on your right. Park there.


New Hospital Foundation established


CLEWISTON Hendry Region-
al Medical Center has recently
established a new Foundation
Board, comprised of 16 men and
women who are community lead-
ers and who will bring diversified
talents, interests, and strengths to
the program.
The board is made up of: Carl
Berner, Tom Conner, Miller Couse,
Dr. James Forbes, Christine How-
ell,. Sylvester Humphrey, Wendell
'Johnson, Karl Larsen, Melisa Mar-
tinez, Tommy Perry, Morris
Ridgdill, Chris Shupe, Dr. Martha
Valiant, Sassy Whitehead, Sandy


Woodall, Chairman Robbie Castel-
lanos and Executive Director Glen-
daWilson.
This Board of Directors will
identify special needs of the hospi-
tal, and with the assistance of local
philanthropists, will provide sup-
port in raising funds to assist the
hospital in various projects that
would directly impact the quality
of patient care. To promote public
awareness, they will keep the
community informed of the Foun-
dation's progress and advise them
of new services, programs, educa-
tional opportunities, and future


goals of the hospital.
Enhancing community health
is a main objective of the Founda-
tion. The board members have
made a commitment to identify
and recruit supporters of HRMC
and will solicit and encourage con-
tributions from these supporters
through various fund-raising activi-
ties throughout the year. They have
already started their first project a
Remembrance Giving Program,
where a gift to the Foundation can
be used to remember or memori-
alize a friend or family member
after death or honor them on spe-


cial occasions during their lifetime.
The Foundation will continue to
enhance the legacy of individuals
at Hendry Regional Medical Cen-
ter.
The Foundation of Hendry
Regional Medical Center wants to
make our community a healthier
place to live. Hendry County lead-
ers have recognized that the hospi-
tal is important to the citizens of
our community the Foundation
will play a vital role in giving every-
one an opportunity to participate
in building better healthcare for
tomorrow.


Pioneer doctors kept busy in area


Edited by MaryAnn Morris

From 1977 until her death in
2003, Independent Newspapers of
Florida was privileged to have on
staff a superb writer and historian,
Twila Valentine. Mrs. Valentine
wrote much about the history of
the people and places around Lake
Okeechobee and about the lake
itself. Together with Okeechobee's
Betty Williamson, president of the
Okeechobee Historical Society,she
co-authored a book, nowin its sec-
ond printing, "Strolling down
CountryRoads in Okeechobee."
The following storycomes from
an interview Mrs. Valentine con-
ducted with Ossie Raulerson. Ossie
said he was born in Ft Drum in
1906, but later his family moved to
Okeechobee where his uncle,
Lewis Raulerson had the first store
in town and the first car, according
to Ossie.
"My uncle iad a Model T deliv-
ery truck with a flat top on it and it
had all these button things on it
and it has glass roll up on it for
when it rained.
"One day, we went down to the
lake. There was Mother and her sis-
ter, (Faith Raulerson Meserve,
Lewis Meserve's wife) and another
sister and we went to the lake to
take a swim. At that time, there was
a beautiful sand bottom and you
could go a long ways out there and
bathe.
"The road that went down by
the beach was just wagon road. My
cousin Hiram, the oldest one of the
boys, he was driving this delivery
truck and there was 11 of us kids in
there and behind that his mother
was driving a Model T car. She had
two of the younger kids in there.
We got down there and he was
showing off and driving too fast
and a dog run out there in front to
miss the dog. His wheels got
jammed in the old ruts in there and
he turned over. I was riding on the
running board on the left-hand
side and that's the way the thing
turned over on its left side. I was
caught underneath the truck and


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one of those buttons they used to
fasten the top on struck me and
broke three ribs. I had a wide
shape up there and one of them
cut through the skin of my throat. It
almost cut my throat all the way
through.
"They brought me home,
unconscious, laid in a horse drawn
wagon. I guess for a couple of
weeks off and on, I couldn't
breathe, Just gasp. Our doctor was
Dr. Anna, but we couldn't get her
that night. She was over to a little
place at a restaurant that they had
over there that had caught on fire
and she was over there helping
fight the fire. We had another doc-


tor, named Tolsbn and tfih'.had to
get him. He took a little piece of
adhesive tape and where the gash
had split me open, put the tape on
it.
"But I wasn't getting any better
and Doc Anna wouldn't come as
long as Dr. Tolson was there. So the
third day, when he come my moth-
er told him we wouldn't need him
any more and they got Dr. Anna.
"That was during World War I
and her son Dick was home on fur-
lough. So she came in there and
she put a piece of plaster, adhesive
all around me and she cut holes in
it. We didn't have a piece of string
to pull it together and her son was
there. They leggings with strings
that wrapped around in the army
in World War I, so he took one of
those strings off his boot and
strapped me up and pulled it pretty
tight on there.
"A few minutes after that, I was
breathing normal again. There's a
lot of talk
they tell about Dr. Anna. She
was a wonderful person. I have
many memories of her. I was
always sick.


"When I was 5, we moved to
the house in Old Dixie. I had the
whooping cough and then I got the
measles. Back in those times, if
measles didn't break out on you,
they'd kill you. Of course, my
mother was about as near as a doc-
tor as there was without being a
doctor. We didn't even have patent
drugs (over the counter) back in
those days, so she used to go out in
the woods and pick weeds. Back in
those days they called it tennerole. I
haven't seen any of it in years, but it
was a bush about so high and it
had a purple bloom. She would
take that and strip those leaves off
that and put it in a pot and boil it.
"Back in those days, we didn't have
sugar, so she would put home-
made syrup in there and she'd
make me drink that just as hot as I
could stand it. I drank enough of
that stuff to float a boat, I reckon.
We used to have the Sears cata-
logue and Montgomery Ward's;
everybody got them. Finally she
ordered some tea ginger tea and
that took the place of it."


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Water conservation important in dry season


A below-average dry season
has continued the trend in the
final stretch, recording no rainfall
throughout the 16-county District
so far in May. Even though the last
wet season produced a surplus of
nearly 9 inches, the lack of rainfall
since November has erased any
surplus and is causing concerns
about groundwater levels. So far,
rainfall from November to present
is documented as the 13th driest
in the last 75 years.
Although District meteorolo-
gists are forecasting the onset of
wet season rain patterns in the
near future, residents and busi-
nesses are being asked to reduce
water use.
The greatest culprit for individ-


uals? Watering your lawn. More
than 50 percent of the water we
use goes for irrigation purposes
such as lawns and landscaping.
The District asks residents to
put these water-saving tips into
action:
Be sure your irrigation sys-
tem operates properly. Repair
faulty sprinkler heads, adjust
spray patterns, inspect for leaks,
etc...
Water only when
necessary such as the lawn is
showing signs of wilt. Be sure to
thoroughly water each
time. Thorough watering pro-
motes deep root growth and pro-
vides drought resistance,
Calibrate your sprinkler sys-



tem to perform at optimum lev-
els; otherwise, you could have a
lawn that's overwatered in some
sections and parched in others.
Avoid heavy fertilization,
which requires more frequent
watering during hot months to
stave off burning.
Water only during evening or
very early morning hours, as
water is wasted to heat and evap-
oration during peak daylight
hours. Many municipalities pro-
hibit watering between 9 am,
and 5 p.m. Be sure to check the
regulations in your community,
When the seasonal rains
begin, be sure to cut back on your
watering schedule and make sure
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a healthy rainfall!
Take care not to "scalp" the
lawn when mowing. Cutting
more than 1/3 of the grass blade's
length will cause lawn stress and
require more watering.
Total rainfall for the dry sea-
son, which began Nov. 2, is 15.68
inches District-wide (see data
below) 8.79 inches less than
normal. Based on historical aver-
ages, the rainy season usually
begins at the end of May.
"It's always the driest right
before the rainy season kicks in,"
said District Meteorologist Eric
Swartz, "But hold tight and do
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Question: Dear Doc Sav\%. I This makes the teat canal more
have a 6-year-old English Bulldog susceptible to bacterial invasion.
named Kara. With much assis- If this does occir, then the breast
tance, she has had four'liters of becomes hard, swollen, infected
puppies. She had her last liter two and painful. The mother then will
weeks ago, but this time, she has prevent the pup from nursing for
a problem. One of her breasts is at least two reasons: Because the
very swollen and painful, and milk may have infection in it, and
now she will not let the puppies it hurts her. As serious as this is, it
nurse from her. Was she too old is treatable with immediate care. I
to breed? Is this a problem I have strongly recommend you take
to take her to the vet for? Kara to your veterinarian ASAP.
Thanks, Josie in West Palm Treatment usually includes antibi-
each otics, warm compresses and pain
Answer: Hello Josie. The prob- medications. Sometimes hospital-
Answer: Hello Josie. The prob-ization and IV therapy is
lem you are seeing with Kara's ization, and IV therapy is
breast probably has nothing to do required. During this time, nurs-
with age. However, I usually ing is not advisable, as the med-
advise my clients, "If you want to ications to treat the mother may
breed your pet, do so between be passed in the milk. Also the
ages 2 and 4. After that, have milk probably contains infection,
them spayed." Most likely Kara is and the action of suckling may be
experiencing a problem called too painful. With prompt atten-
mastitis..Mastitis is a painful tion all is usually resolved.
swelling, infection and inflamma- Hope that helps Josie, Doc
tion of the breast commonly seen Savvy.
during nursing. When a female is E-mail your pet questions to
nursing, the teat canal opens up a DocSawy@aol.com, and check
bit to allow for regular flow of out your answers weekly in The
milk while the puppies suckle. PetComer.


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Prepare now for hurricane season


By Scott R. Morris
Director, Florida
Long-Term Recovery
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
Last year, our nation experi-
enced one of the most destructive
hurricane seasons ever as hurri-
canes ripped through the Gulf
Coast states, forcing the evacua-
tion of millions, and leaving thou-
sands without power, many with-
out homes, and causing billions
upon billions of dollars in damage.
Florida was no exception. In fact,
the effect of the 2005 storms was
greatly magnified as Floridians still
work to recover from the devasta-
tion of the 2004 hurricane season.
The serious level of destruction
from the 2004 and 2005 storms is a
clear signal for all of us to take
action to prepare for the quickly


approaching 2006 hurricane sea-
son. No matter where in this great
state you may reside be it the
Keys, the Panhandle, the First
Coast or Central Florida -" all
those who live, work and play in
the Sunshine State must under-
stand that each one of us has a
stake in our respective communi-
ties and must assume our individ-
ual responsibility to prepare for
disaster.
I urge everyone to take the ini-
tiative now. Prepare yourself and
your family for the next hurricane.
It could be-just around the corner.
Practice the three steps of disaster
preparedness make a plan,
make a kit and get informed.
Make an emergency plan so
you know exactly what steps to
take if you need to evacuate:
where to go, what to do with pets
and how to meet up with family


members if you need to leave
quickly. Every home should have a
disaster supply kit with a battery-
powered radio, new batteries,
enough food and water to supply
your family for 72 hours, and any
necessary medications. (The Web
sites www.Ready.gov and
www.FloridaDisaster.org are won-
derful sources of information for
disaster planning and preparing
your supply kit.)
It is also vital to stay informed
during a storm. Listen to the radio
or TV newscasts before and during
an evacuation and follow reports
on the weather conditions inyour
area. In the coming weeks, look
for further information and
reminders regarding all aspects of
hurricane and disaster prepared-
ness from FEMA, state and local
disaster officials.
As individuals do their part to


prepare for the upcoming hurri-
cane season, FEMA is also doing its
part by hitting the Florida roads.
Disaster recovery program man-
agers from FEMA's Long-term
Recovery Office in Florida are cur-
rently crisscrossing the state, meet-
ing with local officials in all 67
Florida counties, answering ques-
tions and strengthening the rela-
tionships that will facilitate a
speedier recovery from future dis-
asters in Florida.
I cannot overemphasize the
incredible importance of prepar-
ing now. The precautions you take
today may save your life tomor-
row. Careful preparation can also
possibly save the lives of others,
such as first responders. Please
take time to prepare yourself and
your family today. It is your civic
duty and responsibility as a resi-
dent of the great state of Florida.


Mother's Day brings special memories


By Barbara Oehlbeck

This year, April \vas a pure
poem. Her characteristics came
early and stayed \\ith us for ner .30
days. And now we have only to
look and listen and feel the fra-
grance of .May...brimming over
with buds and blossoms and sweel
scents as she shows herself on the
stage ofaFloridaSpring.
Like a fawn, May is soft and gen-
tle. Splendid with grace, and filled
with; thankful songs...from flow-
ers, from the land and \\'ater, orm
those on the wing and all \\e of
Earth, including the still-spotted
twins of mother deer. Her days are
fresh and fearless, nights are sweet
and balmy, and her \winds are
warm with left-over scents from
April and paw-paw\ that grows
throughout the piney woods.
The crown jewel of the whole
year to many of us is the merry
month of May... v\ith m\Tiad good
reasons. Winter is not only gone
but forgotten and the storm season
has not yet arrived. There's still a
lingering fragrance of or ange blos-
soms and the first lifting sparkles of
fireflies are all about. The \\Tens
have hatched their first-bor n ol the
year and if his song is any indication
of intentions for a second family, it
won't be long. For reasons known
only to him, his song of May is
more melodious than at any other
time of year with soul-sweet arpeg-
gios imploring his lady-love to
come quickly and be about
romance and a honeymoon and a
second nest. Wrens don't really
need any help in house-building
but they usually take kindly to a
small bucket hung sorta sideways
high enough to be out of the reach
of Josie, who at times thinks she is


Special to the Glades County Democrat
Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great
Grandmother. Now I may have one too many "greats" on her
but who's to prove it one way or the t'other!


a house cat and not a dog. Wrens
also explore more than once a
small three-cornered board nailed
in a protected spot ... here again
too high for the cat or dog.
Of course, these little winged
creatures who do all good and no
harm are perfectly capable of taking
care of themselves, but then, who


are we to sy they don't appreciate a
helping' hand once in a while?
And, this day in May is an alto-
gether fitting time for honoring all
our Mothers. There's no way of
wearing out that beloved old saving:
"He could not be everywhere all the
time, so God made Mothers."
Julia Ward Howe made the first


known suggestion for a Mother's
Day in the United States. That was
way over a century ago in 1872,
However it was a lot of years later
when the official observance of
Mother's Day came about. It was
Anna Jarvis who campaigned
relentlessly for a national day hon-
oring mothers.
Her efforts were rewarded with
success in 1914 when President
Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the
second Sunday in May as the annu-
al observance of "public expres-
sion of our love and reverence for
the mothers of our country." And
so it has been ever since.
The origin of the ancient custom
of wearing a red rose or flower
when one's mother is living, or a
while flo.'er if she is not, has faded
into obscurity. However, we do
know that the day itself could not be
designated at a more beautiful and
appealing time. Sending flowers of
any kind or color has become a tra-
dition throughout the country, not
only for mothers but for anyone
who has become endeared to us
through whatever circumstances or
for whatever reasons. And some-
how, Mother's Day seems poetically
appropriate for this custom.
Mid-May is as near to perfection
as a tirne can be which befits this
day.pofspecial honor to our moth-
ers. This'iy^^r that special day is
Sunday, May 14.
And yet another thought from
yesterday or even another yester-
day from way down the already-
traveled road: Blood is thicker than
water. Well, not always.. .
There are some very wonderful
exceptions like Godmothers and
stepmothers and others who fill
that special void in some lives.
Alter all is said and done, moth-
er-love is %where \ ou find it.


Power outages cause food safety concerns


What's in your freezer? With
hurricane season rapidly approach-
ing, many Floridians have started
cutting back on purchase of frozen
foods, in order to "use up" what is
already in the freezer before a hurri-
cane heads their way.
The hurricanes of 2004 and
2005 meant thousands of people
found out what it was like to live
without electricity. Many home-
owners, fearing the predictions that
we will have to weather more
storms in near future, invested in
home generators. However, recent
gasoline price hikes have some
folks wondering if they can afford to
run a generator.
A medium-size generator,
which would be powerful enough
to run a freezer and some other
household appliances (but not an
air conditioner) takes about a gal-
lon of gasoline an hour to operate.
With gas near $3 a gallon, that
makes the electricity produced
expensive. The homeowner then
has to consider if the food in the
freezer is worth running the genera-
tor.
If the power is only off for a short
time 24 hours or less a full
unopened freezer may keep food at
a safe temperature even with a gen-
erator. If the freezer is not complete-
ly full, it will not stay cold as long.
The USDA offers the following
tips for keeping food at safe temper-
atures following a power outage:
During a power outage
NEVER open the freezer door.
Always keep frozen food at or
below 0 OF. This may be difficult
when the power is out.
Keep the refrigerator and
freezer doors closed as much as
possible to maintain the cold tem-
perature. The refrigerator will keep
food safely cold for about 4 hours if
it is unopened. A full freezer will
hold the temperature for approxi-
mately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half
full) if the door remains closed.
Obtain dry or block ice to keep your
refrigerator as cold as possible if the
power is going to be out for a pro-
longed period of time. Fifty pounds
of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic
foot full freezer for 2 days. Plan
ahead and know where dry ice and
block ice can be purchased.
Be prepared for an emergency
by having items on hand that don't


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require refrigeration and can be
eaten cold or heated on the out-
door grill. Shelf-stable food, boxed
or canned milk, water, and canned
goods should be part of a planned
emergency food supply. Make sure
you have ready-to-use baby formu-
la for infants and pet food. Remem-
ber to use these items and replace
them from time to time. Be sure to
keep a hand-held can opener for an
emergency.
Consider what you can do
ahead of time to store your food
safely in an emergency. If you live in
a location that could be affected by
a flood, plan your food storage on
shelves that will be safely out of the
way of contaminated water. Cool-
ers are a great help for keeping food
cold if the power will be out for
more than four hours-have a cou-
ple on hand along with frozen gel
packs. When your freezer is not full,
keep items close together-this
helps the food stay cold longer.
Digital, dial, or instant-read
food thermometers and appliance
thermometers will help you know
if the food is at safe temperatures.
Keep appliance thermometers in
the refrigerator and freezer at all
times. When the power is out, an
appliance thermometer will always
indicate the temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer no matter
how long the power has been out.
The refrigerator temperature
should be 40 OF or below; the freez-
er, 0 OF or lower. If you're not sure a
particular food is cold enough, take
its temperature with a food ther-
mometer.
Place two or three ice cubes in
a plastic freezer bag and seal. Keep
this in the freezer at all times. In an
upright freezer, you can have a test
bag on each shelf. If there is a
power outage you will know if the
interior temperature was above


32degrees Fahrenheit if the cubes
melt. Even if the power has come
back on and the water has
refrozen, you can tell if it is no
longer in I"cubes" that the internal
temperature of the freezer was
about 32 degrees for long enough
for the ice cubes to met.
Never taste food to determine
its safety! If food in the freezer start-
ed to thaw before the power came
back on, ou will have to evaluate
each item separately. If an appli-
ance thermometer was kept in the
freezer, read the temperature when
the power comes back on. If the
appliance thermometer stored in
the freezer reads 40 degrees Fahren-


heit or below, the food is safe arid
may be refrozen. If a thermometer
has not been kept in the freezer,
check each package of food to
determine the safety. Remember
you can't rely on appearance or
odor. If the food still contains ice
crystals or is 40 degrees Fahrenheit
or below, it is safe to refreeze.
Refrigerated food should be safe as
long as power is out no more than
4 hours. Keep the door closed as
much as possible. Discard any per-
ishable food (such as meat, poultry,
fish, eggs, and leftovers) that have
been above 40 degrees Fahrenheit
for 2 hours.


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Chispi's Restaurant opens in Clewiston
CLEWISTON There is a new
restaurant in town, Chispi's ga
Restaurant and Ballroom. -
Chispi's is located right on U.S.
Highway 27, next to Colonial ".
Liquors. -
For the hungry food connois-
seur, Chispi's offers lunch and
dinner specials. Chispi's chef spe-
cializes in seafood and Latin cui-
sine.
The restaurant also has a wine
and beer bar.
Restaurant owners Loyda
Alvarado and Jose Sanchez have
four years of restaurant business
administration experience.
"We are very excited to serve j
the community, we encourage
everyone to stop by and have a
taste of our many variety specialty
food prepared by our very own ..SIR
chef Khader Benjerman," said Ms.
Alvarado. "Our goal is to have a
great deal of all types of cultural
clientele, create VIP rooms for
special gathering, meetings and -
reunions." ..
The restaurant and ballroom is
open Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m.
to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 INI/Ideybis Gonzalez
a.m. to 2 a.m. Chispi's staff (from left to right) includes owners Loyda Alvarado and Jose Sanchez (not pic-
For more information, call tured), assistant chef Marita Byrne, chef Rhader Benjerman, hostesses, Angel Sariol and
(863) 983-2548. Reynaldo Lopez.


First National Bank announces name change


STUART First National Bank
and Trust Company of the Treasure
Coast, the banking subsidiary of
Seacoast Banking Corporation of
Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF)
announced today that it will
change its name to Seacoast
National Bank effective immediate-
ly.
"Our expansion into northern
Palm Beach and Brevard counties,
combined with our mergers with
Century National Banl in Orlando
and Big Lake National Bank in six
counties in south central Florida
signaled a need for the change."
said Dennis S. Hudson, III Chair-
man and CEO. With our expan-
sions beyond the Treasure Coast,
First National Bank and Trust Com-
pany of the Treasure Coast no
longer reflects the markets we
serve. Tying the bank's name clos-
er to the holding company simply
makes good sense."
"First National Bank is one of, if


not the most common name in
banking and our franchise is any-
thing but common. We pride our-
selves in offering consumers and
businesses the third alternative in
banking: A unique combination of
the sophisticated financial services
expected at the large mega banks,
delivered with the personal service
you expect from a community
bank."
This is not the first name change
the Bank has made in its eighty
year history.
The Bank was originally char-
tered in Sebastian, Florida as Indian
River County Bank in 1926
When it was moved to Okee-
chobee in 1930 the name,was
changed to Citizens Bank of Okee-
chobee,
*After moving to Stuart in 1933,
the name changed to Citizens Bank
ofStuart.
In 1958, after establishing a
trust department and changing its


charter from state to national, the
Bank changed its name to First
National Bank of Stuart with trust
powers.
In 1970, the name was
changed to First National Bank and
Trust Company of Stuart.
The holding company, Sea-
coast Banking Corporation of Flori-
dawas established in 1983.
With the bank's expansion
beyond Stuart, the name changed
to First National Bank and Trust
Company of the Treasure Coast in
1988.
With the evolution to Seacoast
National Bank, expect to see new
signs over the next several months,
but the "sails in the wind" logo will
remain. Adopted as the bank's
logoin 1981, the sails are a graphic
interpretation of a poem by Ella
Wheeler Wilcox that reads:
"One ships drives east,
another drives west
with the selfsame winds that


blow.
'Tis the set of the sails
and not the gales
that tells us the wayto go".
"I do not believe there is a better
way of describing the culture of our
bank than this poem." said Jean
Strickland, President of Seacoast
National Bank. We strive every day
to do what is right for our cus-
tomers and shareholders over the
long term and not participate in
fads that come and go in our indus-
try. We see this as a natural evolu-
tion in our history that will serve us
well into the future. We are very
proud of our team of professional
bankers and the hew name fits the
dynamic nature of the bank and
the people who work here."
With 30 branches and $2.5 bil-
lion in assets, Seacoast National
Bank is one of the largest inde-
pendent banks headquartered in
Florida.


Wal-Mart honors teachers


Pets ofthe Week
These little kittens were found last week and are now in
the kitten adoption program. They will be ready to go to
new homes in about two weeks. They are all de-wormed
and have tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV
tested. Before they are adopted out, the kittens will have
their first set of shots. The adoption includes a certifi-
cate to have the kittens spayed or neutered when they
are old enough. For more information on these kittens,
or other felines available in the adoption program, email
Doc Savvy at DocSawy@aol.com.


Crimestoppers


The Palm Beach County Sher-
seeks the pub- F
lic's help in ::
obtaining infor-
mation on the
whereabouts of r:
wanted fugi-
tive, Leslie
Straker.
Straker, 26,
is a black man, Leslie Straker
approximately
5 feet 10 inches tall, 190 pounds,


with black hair and brown eyes.
His last known address is Glades
Glen Drive in Belle Glade. He is
wanted on a felony warrant with
charges of aggravated battery. The
warrant was issued May 4,2006.
Anyone who has information
on this person or about any crime,
is asked to contact the Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Office. Help solve
a crime. Call 1-800-458-TIPS
(8477). For more information
online, go to www.crimestopper-
spbc.com.


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Water's Edge Dermatology will treat you with all
the care and expertise you expect.
Adult and Pediatric Dermatology
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -
Teachers have a unique opportu-.
nity to enrich the lives of young
people, challenge their thinking
and instill in them a passion for
learning. Wal-Mart is recognizing
those contributions by honoring
local teachers in their 11th annual
Teacher of the Year program. The
recognition came in honor of
National Teacher's Day, which
was Tuesday, May 9.
Teachers were nominated by
members of the community dur-
ing February and selected by a
committee of store or club associ-
ates.
Honored local teachers and'
their schools include:
Belle Glade Angelita Nervis,
Gove Elementary School;
Clewiston Cheryl Stein, East-
side Elementary School of Clewis-
ton;
Okeechobee Vicki Kennedy,
Okeechobee Central Elementary
School; and,
Pahokee Renae Samuels,
Pahokee Elementary School.


Teachers help shape the lives
of all of their students," said Bob
McAdam, vice president of corpo-
rate affairs, Wal-Mart Stores. "This
award is a tribute to all teachers
whose exceptional knowledge
and skill and true passion for edu-
cation inspire learning everyday
in the classroom."
Since the Wal-Mart Teacher of
the Year program began in 1995,
Wal-Mart has honored more than
26,000 teachers nationwide and
donated more than $23.4 million
to local schools.
"Educators need to be recog-
nized now more than ever as they
face the current challenges of
improving student achievement,"
said Dr. William Bushaw, execu-
tive director of Phi Delta Kappa.
"The recognition that this pro-
gram brings, as well as the dollars
it provides to schools, is a very
tangible contribution by corpo-
rate America toward school
improvement across the coun-
try."


Sports Brief


BASS BUSTERS
plans tournaments
CLEWISTON BASS
BUSTERS Tournament Trail will
hold the Silver Division Open
Tournament on Saturday May
20, in Clewiston Florida the team
entry is only $70.
Bass Busters tournament trail
will hold the Gold Division Open


Tournament on Sunday May 21
in Clewiston Florida the team
entry is only $100.00
Both weigh-ins will be Held
At Roland and Maryann Martin's
Marina at 3 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday May 20 and 21.
For More Information Contact
Chris Fickey at 941-232-9539 or
visit the official BASS BUSTERS
website at www.bassbusters-
florida.com


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CLEWISTON Captain Jim
Taylor of JT Adventures in
Clewiston is offering a new type
of airboat cruise which he calls
a "Moonlight Gator Cruise",
featuring a fascinating look at
the mysterious world of night-


time on Lake Okeechobee as
gators, raccoons, frogs, roost-
ing birds, and other nocturnal
creatures hunt and move about
in the eerie stillness of the dark.
For more information call (863)
228-6704.


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By Joe Marlin Hilliard
with Barbara Oehlbeck
Briefly stated, Hilliard Brothers
of Florida's creation of its mega-
enterprise agricultural empire was
based on three things: character,
intelligence, and opportunity.
Those words were used by an
agricultural corporate officer
recounting his 45 years association
with the Hilliards as told in "The
Ranch"; the integrity of those traits
is carried on now in a third Hilliard
generation.
"The Ranch" -is rich in history,
not only of a great family, but of cat-
tle ranching and multiple farming
industries covering a span of nearly
a century. From Mr. Hilliard's
recount of his grandfather's move
from Fort Basinger to Fort Myers in
April 1906, all the way through to
more than 75 narrations of his pro-
fessional associates, employees,
friends and family, "The Ranch" is
much more than just a historical
chronicle. Its testimony of true
Florida pioneering spirit vibrantly
brings to life legends of people,
places and times, and events that
will never he duplicated.
SPioneer ranchers acquiring
close to a hundred square miles of
land mostly in Hendry County,
Florida, brothers Joe Alexander.
Hilliard and Marlin W Hilliard were
"conservative environmentalists"
long before that phrase was
coined. Ir, noalive, selling high
standards of xceilence in'their
own personal principles and work
ethics, both men, highly intelligent
with innate and diverse business
acumen, left a monumental legacy
of dedication and ingenuity.
Son/nephew Joe Marlin Hilliard
has excelled in amplifying those


characteristics and with much hard
work has expanded the estate to
the status of 27 corporate entities
with properties and interests in
more than four states. Yet the
down-to-earth realness of these
three men is so evident in the wit-
ness of their peers who include
friends, neighbors, employees
(including former) pilots, farmers,
partners, legislators, accountants,
lawyers and family doctors.
"The Ranch" is has over 400
hundred photographs, many in full
color depicting the natural beauty
of Hopedelagee, Dinner Island,
Gun-Shy and the entire ranch and
farming operations. Dated from
1918 through 2004, you will find
rodeo bulls, cane fields, farming
equipment, cattle round-ups, cit-
rus, wine and gun collections, fam-
ily, friends hunting and partying,
trophy mounts of deer and elk,
political figures, showcase man-
sions, cowpens and miles of
fences, wild game and animals
enjoying the yet unspoiled beauty
of Hilliard's Ranch. Evident from
his youth, the handsome face of
Joe Marlin Hilliard depicts intense
intelligence. The photo collection
alone affords reflection ofa unique
part of Florida few every see.
Mr. Hilliard's choice of writing
with author Barbara Oehlbeck
proved wise, as she related and
transcribed dozens of interviews
with folks more. than willing to
expound on their relationship wth
the Hilliards The dominant theme
Swas respect and apljreciation. Mrs.
Oehlbeck captured the personality
of each story-teller, even to making
their conversations come alive
using phonetic spelling of their
speech vernacular. Stories of
rounding up cattle with Jeeps,
eradicating screw-worms and deer


Community Events


Economic
Council Meetings
The Glades County Economic
Development Council normally
meets the first Monday of the month
at 6:15 p.m. in the conference room
at Glades Electric Cooperative. If
you are not a member, please con-
tact the EDC about joining. If you
are a member, please plan to attend
the meetings. As the Main Street
effort, and other initiatives move for-
ward, we will need a host of knowl-
edgeable volunteers to serve on var-
iois committees and we encourage
your participation.
American Legion open
SMoore Haven American Legion
Post 299 is now having bingo, Sat-
urday 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. Regular
bingo is played Tuesdays at 12:30


Come 6et y our
summer reading.
Book Fair Begins Monday
Open Dailt 10:00-5-00 and
Tuesday and Thursday from
6:00-8:00


p.m. Lunch is available each day.
Members and qualified guests may
play. Wednesday feature an Italian
dinner or alternate entree from 5 -
7:15 p.m. and Saturday's dinner is
from 5 7:15 p.m. Music for danc-
ing 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 #10539
The VFW will be open Monday
through Wednesday 10 a.m.-8
p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-ll
p.m., or later; and Sunday, 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 Sat-
urday, hotdogs with kraut are
served at noon. Saturday dart dou-
bles at 7 p.m.


ticks, 50-cents an acre land pur-
chases, tragic losses, letters of loy-
alty, 18 miles of canal digging, and
more too numerous to list, all will
engage the reader's interest.
Joe Marlin Hilliard is well
known, admired, respected and
influential in wide political circles
across all party affiliations. Local,
state and national elected officials
are included in the interviews,
which comprise much of the nar-
ration of "The Ranch".
He is (almost singly) responsi-
ble for the innovation of sugar cane
harvesting when he thought "out-
side the box" and went to Australia
for .machinery, operators and
machinists who, under his direc-
tion, forever changed the econom-
ics and terrain of the sugar cane
industry. His creative adaptation of
equipment allows cultivation of
cane on sandlands in addition to
mucklands and eliminated the
expense of importing and housing
foreign laborers to harvest cane..
With his beautiful wife Barbara,
Joe Marlin has earned a reputation
of extreme generosity. The family
tradition of "working hard" and
"giving back" has been instilled in a
third generation Hilliards: Joe Mar-
lin Hilliard II. Mary Beth Hilliard
Carroll, and Bryan Reed Hilliard, all
three of whom are engaged in full
participation in Hilliard Brothers of
Florida.
/ Whether or not you have ever
lived or worked on a ranch, you
vXtlS b&'"intfigbed, 'educated, afid'
entertained and you will.want to
thank Joe Marlin Hilliard for pro-
ducing "The Ranch". And you'll
wish you could go back in time.and
visit Marlin and Joe A.
The book is available from the
Hilliards by calling (863)983-2481.


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position only when the level of
Lake Okeechobee falls to
approximately the same level as
the tributaries coming into the
Lake so that boaters may navi-
gate safely from the tributary into
the Lake. The water level in Lake
Okeechobee on Tuesday, May 2
was at 13.41 feet NGVD. The nav-
igation lock at Lakeport (S-131)
will not be considered for open-
ing until the lake level stabilizes
near 13 feet NGVD.
When conditions call for the
District to return to normal lock
operation schedules, the public
will be notified through the news
media. Normal lock operating
hours vary depending on the loca-
tion and season. Please check with
the locktender for hours of opera-
tion when locking through.
Boaters are asked to call the
Okeechobee Service Center with
questions and comments in the
absence of a locktender. The Ser-
vice Center telephone number is
(863) 462-5260 or (800) 250-4200.


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School News in Brief


MHHS Class Reunion School Board


The MHHS Class of '86 is hav-
ing their 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 classes. The initial plan is
to have a tailgate type get-
together the night of the Home-
coming Game. and, on the fol-
lowing day, have a BBQ for the
family at the City Park or a simi-
lar location. Anyone interested
in assisting may contact David
Lee at dlee-1967@skyeone.com
or (863)946-2512.

Band plans
Spring Concert
The brand new West Glades
Band is working hard for its annu-
al spring concert on Thursday,
May 18, at 7 p.m. The band will be
performing a repertoire of special
beginning band compositions and
solos and will highlight some fea-
tured soloists. Admission is Free.
Dean Paul is the director.

Scholarship raffle
The Moore Haven High School
Scholarship Foundation is raffling
off a new freezer full of prime fed
beef. Tickets are only $5 or 5 for
$20 with the drawing to be held
dsay 12. The proceeds of this
fundraising effort will provide
scholarships to graduating seniors
from Moore Haven High School.
Tickets can be purchased at Chap-
py's Store in Lakeport or at the
Glades Counry School Board
Office in Moore Haven.

TechBridge
Youth training
TechBride Youth training serv-
ices a program that is dedicated to
enhancing the employability and
work readiness skills of Out of
School Youth between the ages of
16 and 21 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 association
with the Clewiston Adult School
and the Clewiston Career and
Development Services Center, we
offer students the opportunity to
,obtain their GED as well as con-
duct job searches and assistance
with continuance of their educa-
tional goals. For more information
contact Patrick Coleman at
(863)983-1300 from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday-Friday.


meetings set
Regular meetings will now take
place on the second Thursday at 6
p.m. and the fourth Thursday at 9
p.m. in the Glades County School
Board meeting room, 400 10th
Street SW, Moore Haven.
School Accountability
Report
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 Elementaryreminds
parents that FCAT scores may be
picked up at the school office, Mon-
day-Friday8 am. to4 p.m.
GED classes set
The Glades County School Dis-
trict is offering GED prep classes at
Moore Haven High School, Room
26-003, for adults who wish to
obtain their GED. Classes are Tues-
day and Thursday 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
1863)9-16-0202 ext. 13.
Accountability report
The "No Child Left Behind
School Public Accountability
Report" for Moore Haven Elemen-


tary School is now available in the
elementary school office. If you
would like a copy of the report,
please stop by the office and one
will be made available to you.

Children's
advocates needed
The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Program needs volunteers to repre-
sent the best interests of abused,
abandoned and neglected children
before the court, social service
agencies and the community. No
special educational degree is
required. Guardians need to be
someone with common sense,
good judgment and a commitment
to helping a child. Attendance at
three training sessions held in Fort
Myers is required. Please contact
Kelie Hedrick at:. (239)461-4360 or
(800)269-6210 for more informa-
tion, and to reserve your space for
training.

Stop the violence
The Hendry and Glades Domes-
tic and Sexual Violence Council's
mission is to increase community
awareness about domestic and
sexual violence and victim safety by
providing services, referrals and
education relating to the affects of
domestic/sexual violence in our
community. The meetings rotate
between LaBelle, Clewiston and
Moore Haven. To get involved in
the council or for information
about meeting dates and times,
please -call Abuse Council and
Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension
(REACT): (863)674-1811 8:30 a.m.-
5 p.m. to speakwith an advocate.


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Crystal Lenae Hair and Billy Joe Rawls plan to marry in July.

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Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Jr.,
of Wellington, announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Yolanda D. Smith, of Belle Glade,
to Charles Chalestin, Jr. of Belle
Glade. The bride is also the daugh-
ter of the late Pauline Foster Smith.
The groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Willio Francois of Belle
Glade and of the late Charles
Charlestin.
The bride attended Florida
A&M University and Florida State
University. She is currently pursu-
ing a doctorate degree in Educa-
tional Leadership at Nova South-
eastern University. She. is
employed as a Guidance Coun-
selor at Glades Central Communi-
ty High School and a former
Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach
Community College.
The groom is a graduate of

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Shannon Tolbert and Frank S.
Ellison Jr. plan to be married on
June 10.
The bride is the'daughter of the
late Hoover and Winifred Tolbert.
The groorn is the son of the
late Mary James Rowley and
Frank S. Elisson Sr.
The wedding is planned for Mt.
Zion AME Church, 249 SW 10th
Street in Belle.
Miss Tolbert is a 1995 graduate
of Glades Central Community
High School.
Mr. Ellison is a 992 graduate of
Glades Central Community High
School 1992.
The bride-to-be is a Data Entry
Operator at Glades Correctional


Hair

Rawls
Ronnie and Renee Hair of
Okeechobee are proud to
announce the engagement of
their daughter Crystal Lenae
Hair to Billy Joe Rawls of Belle
Glade. The prospective groom
is the son of James and Barbara
Smith of Okeechobee.
The wedding is planned for
Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the
Gathering.
The bride to be is a 2002
graduate of Okeechobee High
School. She attends IRCC. She is
employed as a substitute
teacher with the Okeechobee
County School Sy stem.
The groom is a 1991 gradu-
ate of Okeechobee High School.
He is employed as a water plant
lead operator with the City of
Pahokee. After the wedding, the
couple will reside in Okee-
chobee.


Submitted to INI
Yolanda D. Smith & Charles Charlestin, Jr. plan to be married
May 27.


Glades Central Community High
School. He is a Sergeant First Class
Recruiter in the United States
Army.
The wedding is planned May


27, 2006, at Saint John First Mis-
sionary Baptist Church in Belle
Glade. A reception will tollo\\
immediately after the marriage
ceremony.


Submitted to INI
Shannon Tolbert and Frank Ellison plan to wed on June 10.
Institution. Glade.
The prospective groom is Field The couple plans to make their
Representative for the City of Belle home in Belle Glade.


Introducing the newest member of our
General Surgery Team.
Harold L. Martin, M.D., FA.C.S.


S. Dr. Martin received his bachelor's
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Lovetta "Lovey" Marie Liv-
ingston, of Dover, Penn. (formerly
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Dover, Penn., were joined in mar-
riage on April 29,2006.
The bride is the daughter of Carl
Livingston and Barb Boyd, and
Robin Stewart.
Both Mr. Livingston and Ms.
Stewart are former residents of
Clewiston.
The groom is the son of Ann
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late George Rupp.
Justice of the Peace Shawn
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The bride was given away by
her father.
The ring bearers were Bradley
Thomas Stevens and Christian Lee
Rupp.
Skylar Marie Livingston was the
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The bride is a full time mother.
The groom is employed as a


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The couple will resident in
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will not be returning to the 626 W. Sugarland Highway (US 27)
location, and are now seeking an alternate office space in
Clewiston more suitable to our needs. We will announce in your
paper when we have done so.

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Office Arrest Report


Special to Glades County Democrat
Moore Haven Vice Mayor Dave McGee holds the net for the
balloon toss game, in which motorcyclists toss a water bal-
loon into a fishing net held by a city official.


This column lists arrests, not
convictions, unless otherwise
stated. Anyone who is listed
here, and who later has the
charges against them dropped,
is welcome to inform the news-
paper. The following informa-
tion was provided by the Glades
County Sheriffs Office.
April 30
Jacinto Lopez, 30, of Moore
Haven was arrested by Deputy
Joseph Sapuppo on an active
warrant for VOP. He remains in.
custody with bond set at $2,500.
May3
James Bradley, 42, of Winter
Haven was arrested by Deputy
Richard Ermeri on active Polk
County warrant. He was later
released on a $3,000 surety
bond.
Ashley Wilcox, 19, of Auburn-
dale was arrested by Deputy
Joseph Sapuppo on the charge
of possession of marijuana
under 20 grams. She was later
released on a $250 cash bond.
Wesley Garcia, 33, of Chero-
kee North Carolina was arrested
by Deputy Queenie Bell on two
active warrants for failure to pay


court ordered fines. He remains
in custody with bond set at
$1,000 cash only.
May 4
Marcos Medina, 40, of Miami
was arrested by Deputy Jason
Griner on the charge of failure to
sign and accept summons. He
was later released on a $500
cash bond.
Felix Vasquez, 41, of Moore
Haven was arrested by Deputy
Wayne Stripling on the charge of
aggravated assault with deadly
weapon and battery. He remains
in custody with bond set at
$7,500.
Marcial Garcia, 26, of Moore
Haven was arrested by Deputy
Tito Nieves on the charge of
aggravated battery with deadly
weapon. He remains in custody
with bond set at $15,000.
May 5
Todd Story. 34. of Indiantown
was arrested by SPD Officer Mor-
gan on an active warrant from
Okeechobee County and an
active warrant from Hillsbor-
ough. He remains in custody
with bond set at $12,500.


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hand following the run will split the
pot with the Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment.
The second annual river rally
itself will begin with opening cere-
monies at 10 a.m., followed by the
Blessing of the Bikes.
Biker games, including the
"Road Kill game," in which the
biker must scoop up "road kill"
with a fishing net, begin at 11 a.m.
Other popular games include:
"Bite the wveenie," in which
bikers ride tandem and the biker
riding the queen seat must catch a
hot dog suspended on a fishing line
across Riverside Drive in their teeth;
and,
"Slow bike," in which bikes
are lined up, and the rider able to
ride the slowest, without putting
down his feet or falling over-
wins a prize.
Other games include slaloms
and balloon toss.


Gator
Continued From Page 1
deep water.
"I had been wade fishing off the
south end of Big Island for over
three and a half hours without a
bite. Around noon I moved into
the deeper water. Suddenly; I was
knocked sideways," said Mr.
Crutchfield. "Something locked
onto me by the right hip and
wouldn't let go. I started punching
him as hard as I could. He finally
released me and I took off toward
our flats boat. I called to my part-
ner that I had been bitten and he
wouldn't believe me.
"He still wouldn't believe me
until I dropped my shorts and you
could see the imprint of its teeth
around my hip. My leg is so
bruised that it looks like I've been
hit by a car going 80 miles an
hour," added Mr. Crutchfield, a
fifth-generation Floridian.
According to Mr. Crutchfield,
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC) sent
trappers out to the island to catch
the alligator Wednesday morning.
However, they couldn't locate it
because there were over 100 alli-
gators on the island over that were
10 feet in length, or longer.
"I didn't see any alligators
before I was bitten, but spotted
two others as I headed in," said Mr.
Crutchfield. "I feel that there is a
major problem on Istokpoga. If
you can't even get a bite fly fishing


Game registration is $15, with
proceeds to benefit Main Street
Moore Haven, Inc.
Door prizes, sponsored by Ft.
Myers Harley Davidson and others,
will be awarded beginning at 3
p.m., followed by prize drawings at
3:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music provided by
SpiritWind and Moore Haven
High School teacher/DJ Michael
Snowden.
Vendor space is available, but
going fast as E.L. Leather G@ods,
Signs Lines and Glass Designs, Ask
and Receive. Mike's Roasted
Peanuts, Horney's Custom Cycles
and others are expected to return
for the second annual event. Booth
space is $25, with proceeds to ben-
efit Main Street Moore Haven, Inc.
Sponsors for this event include.
Ahern's BP, Everglades Realty,
Harley Davidson of Ft. Myers, Hor-
ney's Custom Cycles, Honorbound
Motorcycle Ministries, Dave's Music
and others.
For more information, or to reg-
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in three-and-one-half hours, some-
thing has gone wrong with the
food.chain. I feel that there are too
many alligators on that lake and if
there are over 100 gators over. 10
feet long in one area, then they're.
eating the smaller ones.
"They've gone through the fish,
and then they started eating small-
er alligators. Now all that are left
are the big ones. All I know\ is that I
won't be back on Istokpoga for a
long time. The fishing is not good
enough to take that kind of chance
again and, believe me, I won't be
in the water anywhere any time
soon," he added.
Despite the attack, the angler
did not blame the gator.
"I hold no malice toward the
alligator. I was in his house and he
was doing what nature intended
him to do guarding his home
and looking for something to eat,"
said Mr. Crutchfield.
In order to co-exist with these
remnants of the prehistoric age,
the FWC has published a list of
safety tips.
Be aware of the possibility of
alligator attacks when in or near
fresh or brackish water. Many
attacks occur when people do not
pay close attention to their sur-
roundings when working or play-
ing in or near water.
Closely supervise children
when they are playing in or around
water. Never allow small children
to play by themselves near water.
Do not allow pets to swim near
water known to contain large alli-
gators, or in areas with thick vege-


West Glades Principal Larry R. Luckey II explained that the
ribbons on the fence at West Glades Elementary School have
meaning.


Holocaust
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to this request, so many paper
clips and funds-were raised that
they were able to purchase a
railroad car which had taken
holocaust victims to' the death
camps. Funds raised were
enough to .not only buy the car
but to have it shipped,to Ten-
nessee, which was later turned
into a holocaust memorial. It is
said that people from all over the
United States have visited
Whitwell just to see the.Railcar
Holocaust Memorial.
From watching this docu-


station.
Do not swim outside of post-
ed swimming areas or in water
that might be inhabited by large
alligators. Swim with a partner.
Avoid swimming near areas of
thickvegetation.
Alligators are most active
between dusk and dawn. There-
fore, only swim during daylight
hours.
Leave alligators alone. State
law prohibits killing, harassing or
possession of alligators. Do not
take any alligator no matter how
small from its natural habitat. They
do not make good pets and it is
against the law to have one as a
pet.
Never feed or entice alliga-
tors. It is dangerous and illegal.
When fed, alligators overcome
their natural wariness and learn to
associate people with food.
When fishing, do not throw
fish scraps into the water or leave
them on the shore. These scraps
act as an enticement to alligators
and will lure them into areas
inhabited by humans.
By following these simple
steps, alligators and humans can
safely co-exist in Florida.
If an alligator does represent a
serious threat to humans, pets or
livestock, contact FWC's Alligator
Hotline at (866) 392-4286.
Since alligators are classified as
a threatened species and are pro-
tected by state and federal law,
only official representatives of the
FWC have permission to handle
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Expert panel review states Hoover Dike could fail


By MaryAnn Morris

Editor's note: The following is
a synopsis of the "Report of
Expert Review Panel Technical
Evaluation of Herbert Hoover
Dike, Lake Okeechobee, Florida"
including both quotes and sum-
maries. The complete report is
available on line on the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (COE) Web
site under "Hot Topics" at:
www.saj.usace.army.mil.htm.
Whywas the reportbuilt?
"The report is the result on an
independent technical review of
the stability and safety of the Her-
bert Hoover Dike (HHD) around
Lake Okeechobee ... Concerns
regarding the safety of the dike
during high water have been
expressed for many years," the
report stated. After the hurricanes
of 2004 and 2005, and the dam-
age caused by Hurricane Katrina,
South Florida Water Management
District, in partnership with the
city governments around the lake
decided that an independent
study and review of the dike's sta-
bility and safety should be done.
An independent panel of engi-
neers was formed to review 50
years of documents about the
design and construction of the
dike, the results of years of moni-
toring its performance, the main-
tenance that has been done,
recent damage from hurricane
storm surges and a proposed
major rehabilitation by the COE.
The review also involved meet-
ings and discussions with
SFWMD and COE staff and visits
to the dike to see completed
repairs and maintenance, recent
damage and rehabilitation work,
now under way.
Why is the report so impor-
tant?
What is in the report? Is that
information most important to
dike safety? Was it reasonable?
Was the information used suffi-
cient to make the decision? Where
the panel did not find that ade-
quate investigation had taken
place, they said so. They said that
the COE and SFWMD were very
open and helpful. Two things
struck these experienced engi-
neers: "the depth and extent of its
technical evaluations," and "how
few outside a small circle of spe-
cialists understand its importance."
"...The report seeks to put the
HHD (Herbert Hoover Dike) into
its proper context as the corner
sione of the.% valer management
system," it states. Reams of techni-
cal data discourage reading, plus,
as the report points out, the dike's
familiarity makes it fade into the
background of daily life.
Why are there these problems?
The HHD has a long history of
problems. But, the fact that it has
been there for 70 years makes it
hard to understand that most peo-
ple are not aware how close it has
come to failure, or the "heroic
measures it has taken to save it."
Lake Okeechobee is about 730
square miles in area, but before
drainage and dike construction
during the past 100 years the lake
was closer to 970 square miles.
It's shallow- averaging about 10
feet deep. The HHD was con-
structed bit by bit around the lake
to act as a levee and give flood
protection to surrounding land. It
is 140 miles long ("the distance
from Orlando to Jacksonville" if
you went straight!)
The dike was originally intend-
ed to be a levee with water levels
at or near the level of the adjacent
natural ground, except during
periods of heavy rains. It was built
from local materials excavated by
dredges or draglines without con-
cern for their stability or the kind
of soil on which it was built ("pri-
marily muck and porous lime-
stone"). Since it was built, the
peat soils on the south side of the
lake have subsided several feet, so
the now lake level is well above
the ground level outside the dike
on the south side. Increasing
demand for fresh water from
South Florida from Palm Beach
County to the Keys and the towns
around the lake has resulted in
the lake being kept at higher lev-
els.
Environmental concerns over
discharges of lake water to the
coastal estuaries and to the Ever-
glades also make for greater
demands to store water in the
lake. The lake also provides a bar-
rier to salt water intrusion into the
aquifers.
"Rainfall from as far north as
Orlando flows overland into
streams that empty into the lake,"
the report stated. "Because the
dike was built with a limited
capacity to discharge excess


water, large rainfall events over
the watershed can cause fairly
rapid increases in water level -
up to several feet within the lake,
even if maximum discharges are
being made." That is different
from more typical reservoirs.
Because of this inability to control
lake levels, concerns over seep-
age and dike stability problems
exist when the water is high.
When the HHD was built, it was
built as a "navigation project," as
a levee.
"A common theme in the doc-
uments we have reviewed it a
continuing conflict between


HHD's original development as a
levee and its current use as a
water-retaining dam."
The porous soil and limestone
allows water to seep through, car-
rying dike soil with it. The higher
the lake level, the worse it is.
There is legitimate concern that
this cause the dike to "fail," mean-
ing "a catastrophic breaching of
some portion of the HHD sys-
tem," the report stated. "This situ-
ation would result in flooding, as
waters from Lake Okeechobee
passed through the breach and
onto adjacent lands." This state-
ment comes from a 1999 report
from the Army Corps of Engi-
neers, COE 1999, quoted by the
review panel.
Federal Law
The repairs being made by the
Army Corps of Engineers iCOE),
authorized as they must be by an
act of congress, allow repairs to
be made to known structural defi-
ciencies (seepage, internal ero-
sion and slope instability) and to
the level of protection authorized
by Congress. Nothing more.
In 2005 the HHD was officially
classified as a dam by Congress.
The development of new, higher
standards of maintenance and
repair and approval by Congress
can take many years.
"Seven years is the quickest
I've seen," said Richard Bonner,
Deputy District Engineer for the
Jacksonville COE in a telephone
interview. "It can take 15 to 20
years to accomplish authorization
and study. It's not what we need
to be doing now."
"Federal law requires that the
Corps of Engineers continue to
operate within a tangled web of
authorizations, policies, criteria,
and procedures that limits the
degree of public safety that HHD
is allowed to provide and pur-
posefully restricts the effective-
ness that repairs are permitted to
achieve. We acknowledge the
extent to which the Corps' hands
are tied by these requirements of
government process. At the same
time, it needs to be made clear
that our review in not constrained.
by these requirements. From an
engineering standpoint, HHD is a
dam and this review considers it
as such-along with the require-
ments for public protection this
imposes." ..."There is no more
important lesson to arise from
Hurricane Katrina than that the
protection of public safety provid-
ed by levees as currently author-
ized and designed is patently
unacceptable."
Dike is an earthen levee
Lake Okeechobee is so vast
and so shallow that it is subject to
an unusual danger wind. These
are the hurricane winds so
destructive in Florida and else-
where and on Lake Okeechobee
their effects are little short of
bizarre. A large flow of water into
an ordinary reservoir can cause it
to overflow, but wind can push
water even higher up onto the
HHD. "With a force usually seen
only on the open ocean, wind
surge can elevate water levels
.against the HHD by as much as 15
feet depending on the speed of
the wind and its direction, which
varies according to the path of a
hurricane and directional rotation
as it passes over the lake," the
report stated. "Stranger still, are
the directional wind effects as the
hurricane passes, which produce
a sloshing effect and swirling
around the perimeter like water in
a teacup."
Storm surge and wave action
produces erosion of the dike, as
was seen last year behind the
Pahokee airport. Depending on
,the type of soil dredged to build
the dike in various areas, some
places are more erosion-prone
than others. If storm surges "over-
top" the dike, erosion can occur
on the land side of the dike as well
as the lake side.
What is the dike made of?
The materials of which the
dike is made sand, silt and clay
and weak porous limestone, plus
a surface layer of organic peat -
are in various areas in and under
the dike and have much to do
with its present condition.
Depending on the lake level,
these materials can allow large
seepage flows that encourage
sand particles into and through
them. Because the areas sur-
rounding the lake were then
marsh, dike fill could only be
obtained by underwater dredging
or dragline operation within the
lake itself. This resulted in an
underwater "canal" equal in vol-
ume to the dike. This exposes
foundation materials to lake
water and allows seepage restrict-
ed only by a thin layer of lake sedi-
ment on its surface. The rim canal
on the outside of the dike, exca-


vated as low as elevation minus
ten, can allow these particles to
flow through into deep water of
the rim canal concealed from


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south of Lake Okeechobee.
visual inspection.
What has happened?
In late summer and early fall of
1995, Lake Okeechobee rose to
18.8 feet, water seeped through
("internal erosion"), causing
near-failure of the dike at nine
separate areas along the south
and southeast shores: near Lake
Harbor, Pahokee and Belle Glade
ranging in length from 100 feet to
over a mile. Emergency repairs
were immediate mainly sand-
bagging which helped sate the
dike. "In documented case-histo-
ries of internal erosion, it is all but
unknown for a dam to sustain
that kind of damage ... and sur-
\vie," the report stated.
In 1998 the lake again rose
above 18, with similar effects and
similar responses at both former
and new locations. "... a well-
organized inspection campaign
was mounted to monitor up to 94
separate problem locations," the
report conliuefi.'" There- were,
more problems: near South Bay
in 2003 when the lake was at 15.3,
again in 2004 at four places from
Belle Glade to north of Canal'
Point at 18.04 and in 2005 near
Pahokee Airport at 17.01.
It was noted in a COE report
for 2003-2004 that: "Over the past
8 years the stage at which seep-
age occurs in this area is lower
that previously experienced. This
indicates a worsening condition."
The report goes on to quote


another report, that of a panel of
geotechnical experts. This report
concurred that the seepage,
which in this case occurs in
streams which come through the
dike, taking dike material with
them could cause a catastrophic
failure and loss of the reservoir.
The COE personnel has always
fixed them, \ whether it be internal
erosion or erosion of the slopes of
the dike.
SWhy is that a problem?
The report expresses concern
that these occurrences can
become accepted as normal and
they should not be. "In the end,
public protection must rely on the
integrity of the structure, not on
the emergency response of its
engineers," the panel wrote.
Dike has deteriorated
The dike was built, starting in
the 1930s to completion in the
1960s of materials dredged either
from the lake or the land beside it:
sand;,clay, porous limestone and
clay. These materials do not hold
back water for long periods very
well.
The dike has taken a beating
because of heavy storms: erosion
inside and outside. That has been
repaired, but federal authoriza-
tion only allows a "known defect"
to be repaired and only to levee
standards.
"There is reason to believe that
the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD)
may be experiencing cumulative


Expert panel


reviews dike data


The "dike report" was
authorized by the Governing
Board of SFWMD on Jan.11,
2006. Members of the panel
were:
Les Bromwell,ScD (Doctor
of Science), PE (state licensed
professional engineer) and
principal engineer of BCI Engi-
neers & Scientists, Inc, an
expert on earth structures and
foundations
Robert Dean, ScD, PE and
graduate research professor
(emeritus) at the University of
Florida, an expert on hydraulics
and water wave monitoring
Steven Vick, PE and consult-


ing engineer, Bailey Colorado,
a specialist in dam safety,
risk analysis and geotechnical
engineering
Mark Schwartz assisted the
panel on hydraulic and hydro-
logic aspects.
"The conclusions reached
and recommendations con-
tained in this report are solely
those of the panel. Although
both SFWMD and COE staff
provided vital information and
assistance in locating various
materials and sources, they did
not have a role in the prepara-
tion of the report," the introduc-
tion of the report states.


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tells their conclusions.
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forth flushing action in much the
same way that a toilet plunger
removes a clog."
Earthen structures like the dike
are not subjected to this kind of
wear and tear. The seepage that
has weakened the dike is taking
place at lower and lower lake
water levels; 18.8 feet in 1995,
17.01 feet in 2005 and 15.3 feet in
2003, wind and condition of the
dike being a factor at each time
and location. Because there is no
"spillway" the water in the lake
can rise quickly. The engineers
recommend that the lake be kept
2 feet lower that it has been.
In 1999 a US Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) report calculat-
ed the chance of "failure" (mean-
ing "a catastrophic breaching of
some portion of the HHD sys-
tem." "This situation would result
in flooding, as waters from Lake
Okeechobee passed through the
breach and onto adjacent lands,"
according to COE 1999 docu-
ment, quoted by the panel.
The calculations show that the
higher the lake level, the greater
chance it will fail.


"At elevation 21 feet failure is
certain (100 percent chance) with
nearly a 50/50 chance at elevation
18 feet(46 percent chance) with
about a 15 percent chance of fail-
ure for lake levels at or below ele-
vation 17 feet. These probabilities
reflect the condition of the dike in
1999, with no attempt to adjust
them for recent occurrences."
The report concludes that:
"This said that in any given year,
absent intervention, there is
roughly a one-in-six chance (16
percent) that failure will occur
somewhere around HHD." This
takes into account various lake
levels from 13 to 26 and half the
peak storm surge, according to
the report. Historically there have
been six occurrences in 33 years
(1974 through 1998); an average
of 18 percent.
The report, in comparing HHD
to all earth dams in the eastern
United Stated said that with a 16
percent chance of failure, "The
HHD, in its existing (1999) condi-
tion is 4,000 times more likely to
fail in any given year from these
causes (internal erosion and
washing away of side slopes)
than dams of its kind as a whole."
Using potential loss of life, at
one life lost for each failure, a


prospect the panel believes is cer-
tain, the chance of failure of the
dike gives justification for "expe-
dited action to reduce risk" that is
"literally off the scale of the chart,"
the panel stated.
Internal weakening of the dike
cannot be seen. During a hurri-
cane, maintenance personnel
cannot be on the dike to see what
is happening. If there is a flood
condition because of heavy rains,
sandbagging the dike may not be
possible. Consider this, "every
one foot drop in lake level would
release 500,000 acre-feet" of
water (enough water to cover an
acre of land one foot deep)
...that's half million acres under a
foot of water. At 640 acres to the
square mile, that's 781 square
miles one foot deep in lake water
for every one foot drop caused by
a breach in the dike.
The report stated that the engi-
neers found problems with the
on-going rehabilitation. They also
found that the rehabilitation, due
to the limitations placed by feder-
al regulations, will not make very
much difference in the safety of
the dike. The repairs are to levee
standards. A "levee" is only meant
to hold back water for a short
time, not to hold a large amount


feet above the nearby ground per-
manently. The 2005 change to
classify the dike as a dam will
change that- eventually.
The engineers made a techni-
cal assessment of risk and report,
"In light of this assessment,
should a failure occur we have no
doubt that the dike repairs cur-
rently proposed would be widely
viewed in retrospect as having
been too little, too late."
"The overreaching conclusion
from our work is that the current
condition of HHD poses a grave
and imminent danger to the peo-
ple and the environment of South
Florida. In this we join many other
investigators, from grassroots
engineers to eminent specialists,
who for 20 years have warned
that HHD needs to be fixed. We
can add only that it needs to be
fixed no.w, and it needs to be fixed
right. We firmly believe that the
region's future depends on it," the
report stated.
The report contains the engi-
neers; recommendations:
Comprehensively review
and update the Emergency Action
Plan and include "dr\-run" exer-
cises with local authorities.
Install a remote sensing sys-
tem to quickly and accurately iden-


Dike work approval may take ten years


tify breach locations so that evac-
uees are not sent into harm's way.
Modify the lake level rules to
lower the lake by two feet through
the full range of scheduled levels.
Include specific measures
into the plans and specifications
of work on the dike to assure that
stability of the dike is maintained
during construction of any
improvements."


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And finally,
Because of the "disappointing
progress of recovery efforts in
New Orleans" the report said,
"planning for post-disaster recov-
ery needs to be a pre-disaster
activity. We correspondingly sug-
gest that regional-scale studies be
initiated to evaluate scenarios
associated with loss of confine-
ment-of Lake Okeechobee."


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The Herbert Hoover Dike,
which encircles Lake Okeechobee
was built as a levee. A report
released last week stated that to
ensure the safety of the communi-
ties around the lake, the dike
should be brought up to the stan-
dards of a dam.
How long will it take?
"It will take two to five years,
after congressional authorization
to proceed, to do the studies to
assure the impacts on the environ-


ment, water supply, potential for
salt water intrusion and the struc-
ture itself," said Richard Donner,
Deputy District Engineer for the US
Army Corps of Engineers (COE).
"So up to ten years before you can
start turning dirt islikely."
According to the US Army
Corps of Engineers (COE), who are
responsible for the maintenance of
the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD)
around Lake Okeechobee, the
dike's classification was, in fact
changed to a dam in April of 2005.
According to Brent Trauger with
the COE, the re-classification


placed the HHD on the National
Inventory of Dams as
NID#FL36001.
With its new classification, the
dike is eligible for federal funds to
increase its strength or rebuild it as
a dam. That will take time and
money.
"The structure (the dike), if the
ongoing rehabilitation is complet-
ed, will bring the dike up to what
we call Standard Project Flood
ISPF) (lev'ee standard)," said Mr.
Donner, "The cost to bring the dike
up to dam standards Probable
Maximum Flood (PMF) (dam stan-


dard), with 31 flood-control struc-
tures to replace or modify; my
engineers tell me would be around
$2 billion. I think that it will cost
closer to four times that much;
about $8 billion."
"The report, which reviewed
only available materials, suggested
putting the cutoff wall, now being
built; deeper to strengthen the
dike," said Mr. Donner, "but I have
concerns that putting the wall
deeper would interfere with the
flow of ground water that replen-
ishes our aquifers and affect water
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Dike report describes 'grave and imminent danger'


By Audrey Blackwell,
Rep. Mark Foley said he was
appalled when he heard the recent
information that the Herbert
Hoover dike surrounding Lake
Okeechobee now poses a "grave
and imminent danger," according
to a report recently released by an
independent panel of engineers.
The 78-page report addresses
only the integrity of the dike and
not environmental concerns. In the
report, the engineers call for a
three-step intervention to include
the following:
detect failure conditions;
respond with personnel; and,
provide materials, equipment
and mitigation to stabilize condi-
tions.
Concerns with the design
process call for modifications,


improvements, and more involve-
ment with South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) for
technical expertise and financing,
the report said.
A few months ago, engineers
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers had told the Florida con-
gressman that the lake and dike
were fine.
"The report took me by sur-
prise," Rep. Foley said during a tele-
phone interview on Wednesday,
May3.
He added that he had been talk-
ing with pioneer families in the
south Lake Okeechobee area who
are concerned with the upcoming
hurricane season.
"They look at the dike in their
backyards and ask, 'Can we have a
Katrina on our hands?' Now, inde-
pendent experts say we could ha\ e
a complete failure of the dike and


that tells me one of two things.
Either we have not been provided
with adequate data or we haven't
been receiving warnings about the
structural integrity of the dike. Both
options are unacceptable," he said.
Rep. Foley said he thinks
SFWMD asked for the independent
study because of its own concerns
about the dike. He said it is a very
comprehensive report.
"We have provided .money in
the. budget to maintain the dike,
but more is needed to do more-
extensive work," he said.
One option the.congressman
supports is lowering the lake level
to about 11 feet.:By so doing, he
said it would not only be a safer sit-
uation during hurricane season,
but it would also create a better
environment for fishing stock.
"It benefits lounmsm and the
ecology if we clean up the lake,


and it will cause less leakage to the
estuaries that can benefit coastal
residents," he said.
While the report addresses the
entire 143-mile length of the dike
that stretches around the lake, Rep.
Foley said it is pretty conclusive that
the most problematic part of the
dike is a 68-plus mile area largely in
the south part of the lake. Water
crested to about 19 feet after last
hurricane season and there was
structural damage to the dike south
ofthe lake.
"There is a stronger concern at
the south end of the lake, but I
would not give any assurance to
people living anywhere around the
lake. There could be a problem at
either end. It depends on which
way the winds blow and how
much water is involved. That is
why Governor Bush is asking for an
emergency preparedness model,"


he said.
Because of the large number of
storms that have crossed the state
in the last two years, the governor
is very concerned and is asking
communities to develop an evacu-
ation plan that spells out how they
would evacuate people if they


know a storm is coming. Accord-
ing to Rep. Foley, this is done rou-
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"Now we're asking communi-
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By Pete Gawda
OKEECHOBEE A recent
report issued by the South Florida
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Hoover Dike has a 50/50 chance of
failing within the next four years.
In spite of talk of plans to evacu-
ate residents of Palm Beach County
living near the lake, Okeechobee
and the area on the northern end of
the lake is relatively safe.
"No questionabout it," said Luis
Ruiz, chief of geotechnical branch
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers (COE) Jacksonville district,
"the south end of the lake faces the
biggest risk."
He noted that the land is lower
at the southern end of the lake.
The SFWRMD report is based on
COE data concerning the condition
of the Herbert Hoover Dike. The
140-mile earthen dike that encircles
Lake Okeechobee was built in
stages. President Herbert Hoover
signed legislation to begin the proj-
ect in 1930 and it was completed in
the 1960s.
A 1993 COE report divides the
levee into eight numbered sections
designated as Reaches. They are
not numbered consecutively.
According to Mr. Ruiz, each
Reach is 15 to 20 miles long. The
boundaries of a Reach are deter-
mined by natural barriers that
would contain the water if the dike
were breached at that Reach.
Beginning at the top of the lake
|nd going clockwise. Reach 5
extends from the Kissimmee River
to Nubbin Slough and covers most
if Okeechobee County. Reach 7
xstends from Nubbin Slough to the
3t. Lucie Canal, w while Reach 1 goes
from the St. Lucie Canal to Belle
Glade and includes Canal Point.
The southern end of the lake
around South Bay makes up Reach
3. Clewiston is included in Reach 2
that extends northwesterly to
Moore Haven. Reach 4 covers the


This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) map shows the
segments of the Herbert Hoover Dike that COE designates as
"Reaches." The City of Okeechobee is at the top or northern
end of the lake. Canal Point is about two-thirds of the way
down on the right side of the lake. Belle Glade and South Bay
are at the bottom of the graphic. On the left side of the graph-
ic are the cities of Clewiston and Moore Haven.


area between Moore Haven and a
point near the mouth of Fisheating
Creek. The lakeshore between
Reach 4 and the mouth of the C-40
canal make up Reach 6. Reach S
extends from there to the mouth of
the Kissimmee River.
"We will repair the whole
thing," Mr. Ruiz said of the entire
dike. That work is pending avail-
ability of finds.
The most concern, he said is
expressed about Reach 3. Histori-
cally, before the dike was built,
Lake Okeechobee flowed into the
Everglades through Reach 3 and
parts of Reach 2 and Reach 1.


Nr. Ruiz said the emphasis on
Reach I because ol the risk to pop-
ulation and propent \ [lee E failuil-
there '.'. uld h. ,- tli: I,:u el
impact, he said.
He said Reaches I. 2. 3 and 7
were priomLies because the\ olter
the biggest risk.
He noled that in the '1928 hurri-
cane when theie \\ ee o:)nl\ small
muck cikes around the lake, there
was ex:ersi\e floill:ing firori o\er-
topping of thie dike in Ihe area ol
Reach 1. Hoxe\e'r, lthe afterr did
not overtop the dike al ith norrthern
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S.. Jwi Approx 10 Miles NE ofLaBelle. Must see 3/2
Ranch style home on 9.5 acres. This home fea-
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ceilings, metal roof, plenty of cab-space, 10 ft
walk way completely around the home under
roof, sprinkler system, two wells. This home is
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bath 2,000 sq. ft. home. This home features tile
roof, landscaping, new a/c, kids park behind the
home, screen porch, tile counter tops in
kitchen, too many extras to mention. This home
is located on the west side and within walking
distance of schools, shopping, banking and golf-
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IN PORT IABI J.l Bath, 2 car garage off out enough for peace and quiet. Asking $230,000.
School Circle. Indunced in backyard and 2BEDROOM/1BATH HOUSE in LaBelle. Being sold "As
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OMES \ $300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which.
* $589,000 PRICE REDUCED!- 3BD/2BAhome on rests on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof.
2.34+/- acres in Naples. Home features a pole barn, Property is also fenced with a shed and pond.
screen lanai, security system, dual fireplace, eat-in $197,900 4BD/2BA Gorgeous upgraded manufac-
kitchen and a Murphy Bed just to name a few of the turned home in LaBelle. This home features a split floor
many extras this home has to offer! Owner/Agent plan and all crown moldings in the living and dining
bring any serious offer. room.
S526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI-4BD/3BAhomeon $139,400 to $151,900 There are (4) available
1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a 3BD/2BA manufactured homes and (1) available
.,:,ur .1 p ui,-l runm. oei m.jtle island srn krcher, nd min 4BD/2BA manufactured home available in the El Rio
jb:.ti.e .ro:,ud po-l lu 1 rjm.,: i i' 1 f ..'the lu\vurn Subdivision All hornes are on' SO+/- acre New and
Lear di:N brl.u!ful hoiu me :'ic'rs sull under :,ri u-ui,.ti',' (.ll I1 f :''.:mplrl.r.r, dalI
* $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home $14",I !.BD Bj 2 io:, Mi-,ut.:rured h.:'ic .th
on manicured 1 +/- acres in LaBelle's first gated pantry, dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower and
Riverfront Community. skylight in the guest bathroom.
* $1"9,900 .'BD ?BA E\cellerl ij.:.uun o, starter $112,500- $120,500 Nuriufl.:ru.d H.:.ri ,,,
home on a corrn 1.1 i n h:.n LaBelle S' p.Fs living and under construction it, tie ]:o.)re HJc.i t r,.:hl
ri:.: id ii eprie dining r:,om, Screen ernld:d fron Club. The Moore Haven Yacht Club is a 55+ "owner-
,.r,, ti.:i.. lin,,j Loi h i si p.tc uorklhop md i, smll ship" park. Call todayfor completion date!
cee hr.u.c rir l.r lukij PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile
* S$19.999 2B[, 1BA .paous home, letauite com- home or 2 5+.' aJire in Clei.i',n Enj'.i pea':eful
pliclls, Ife.oiJ in yard.J d jr .t ,, ground pool ciuntr Ining yei ifornd .:r .;. J .cck end getauui'
* $94-,900 O .BIBA iewily remriolded home in $78,900 .BD02BA mobile home in Oin,:.,ni Tri,
Laelle r,,i nmieir i Ste Hl ,net mobile home a' pmully ftinshel The 1,:1 .i lur.
hl aie,~f .erft.Frjo urdo'Wiri-,r- rounded in beautiful palm And ,:.jk trec.
iblk wfrrnr) Grerl ini.tc.rrtl pokalnuirl i.r hfin ume 555.000 PRICE RFDLUCDI- WBi 2BA Ni.:e ,:.:r
huone bu)ci. nef loi in I Btllle witl mTanuTJril:ri hmi: e I..l"
MOBILE HOMES: .:lose to .,.hoL'.s. hppiig nd ri-uIrnis
$475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse ACREAGE:
its "o '.+ ira.r Thi p,,!pj:iu: h ',ime iroiur ai iddi.- S 1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto
I.:, iril Ir -.n i-..r i jril C Ad ri. ,.h m.:re ile proper- Salvage yard.
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shops and much more!
* $988,025 Warehouse & office on 1.38+/- acre.
One of a kind Auto Salvage yard. Organized with clean
bill of health.
* PRICE REDUCED $900,000 45+/- Hard to find
acres adjoining Babcock property in Muse. Paved road
access.
S$850.000 -'40+'. i.:re beuifullv -eduded with
[p. l r:. p...di- i bt.Lage f .l Ar j ,-.4i
S$650,000 2+/- acre in the heart of Alva on busy
SR 80.
* PRICE REDUCED $450,000 Build your dream
country home on these 4.4+/- acres. Great location!
Close to LaBelle, Alva & Fort Myers!
* $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in
Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit
trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are locat-
ed on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is."
* $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and
shed.
S$149,900- 9.87+/- Acres adjoining with 9.88+/- Acres
that is al"IDB 1 pNTRACT
* $98,900. 2.5+/- acres. Cleared in Montura. There is a
single vwr lp e a6'lfta rdtry. 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.
CAU. FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE
IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA
AND LEHIGH ACRES
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* ."+ j ,.i- ,1 Ih il l.Tir.-.ri [,' Pficv. to sell @
:..l $6".900 Possible seller timncing.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great invest-
ment property! Only $67,000 each
* Corner lot in Unit 102 w/large oak. Beautiful lot for
your dream home. $54,900.
* Triple lot in Unit 6. $49,900 each:
* Double lot in Unit 9. $49,900 each.
* Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside
LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E
Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle.
$46,900.


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Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with
over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned
for Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented
out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000.
Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel locat-
ed near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just
minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per
square foot.
Sable Palm l/V Campground truly a 50 acre gold
mine!! This beautiful property features a 10 acre- 70
site R/ campground located off US27 in the peaceful
country side of Palmdale. The park even has its own
fishing lake and grass landing strip. The remaining 40
acres could accommodate several hundred additional
R/V sites. $2,800,000
Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with
over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for
Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3
businesses. Listed at only $525,000.
Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel locat-
ed near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just
minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per
square foot.
1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of




now! $165,000.
Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown
LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex
or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to
Business. $119,900.


Running out of room for your family? This huge
2005 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304
sq ftof 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.
* Running out of room for your family? This huge
2005 4BR2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq ft
of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the
quiet rural community of DoubleJ Acres. Country-liv-
ing 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-
cious kitchen. Only $179,900.
* Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about the
calm fuf h' i.w w iiR i on
cleared'7.5" ./-crsWOw!RBe sure to cec-out the


huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed room
large workshop. Lower your blood pressure!
$169,900.
* Reia the rural wjy, '.S'uj ,s ..r, I 2'i J. i r.'.i r. "'.-
M.,rniurj, ti-e ul i' nei Wi',i : i' miut'.. I r,-d I....T.:
with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for occupan-
cy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $149,900

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* Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past
well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in
Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing
entrances off of SR 80,. Cleared with well and electric.
Time's on your side in this investment! 2,750,000.
* The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest-
ment 6"l #ri .llip ith? ift~i, 27
fron e.Next to water pant. property was -ceared
except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas
and see! $650,000.
* 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation.'Suitable for site
built home or manufactured. Only $170,000.
* Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on
Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. So say
goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the country.
$130,000.
* 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse.
This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees.
Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back!
Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs.
Fresh air special $93,900.
* Call for prices on all our Montura Listings!
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* Hard to find double lot in growing Port LaBelle Unit
102. $119,800.
* Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream
lot for your new home look no further Located in the
sought after Belmont S/D in LaBelle. This .37+/- acre is


THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an
oversized corner lot in the city. The 2BR/2BA
home has vaulted ceilings and tile in the living
area. French doors provide views to the outside.
Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra stor-
io. iQoQQann0


MOVE IN READY] Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA
home located on large lot in the city. New carpet,
flooring and interior paint and spacious master
bedroom. Price reduced to sell $179,900


4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME features
large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appliances, jet
tub and above ground pool. $174,900
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THIS IMMACULATE MANUFACTURED HOME
is situated on shaded oversized lot in town and
completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceil-
ings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry and
breakfast island. Front and back porches are great
for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment.
REDUCED $134,900


WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS
LOCATION. LOCATION; LOCATION!!! This 3
+/- acre peninsula has over 700' of
Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy. 29
access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endless!
$3,900,000
ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PARCELS on
the market. This stunning 10.7 Acres is very
unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the beautiful
Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East and West
and enjoy endless views from the raised riverbank.
The waterfront piece features lakefront on the
South side and riverfront on the North. Build your
dream home and enjoy the peace and tranquility
that LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has to offer.
$1,950,000
SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE SITE
with over 200 feet of waterfront and already sepa-
rated into 2 lots. The fabulous view is naturally
pristine across and up the river from this "Point"
on both the main river and the "Old River", which
features 60 feet of protected dockage. Rip Rap of
riverbank is in progress. There is NO "Corps
Setback" on either lot, which may allow houses
and/or pools unusually close to River. Beautiful
area of upscale homes within blocks of central
LaBelle. $1,500,000
GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 acre lot is
wooded and located on County Road 78. Build
your dream home on this parcel and enjoy endless
views of the Caloosahatchee River. Price Reduced
$499,900
SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE
LOVERS This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is
on Jacks Branch with river access. This Unique
one of a kind property also has it's own private
ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered with large
oaks. Call for more details. This is a MUST SEE.
$475,000
EXCELLENT BUY1 This .84 +/- Acre creek front
homesite is located on Pollywog Creek in beauti-
ful river front community. Build your dream
home on this oversized Creekfront lot which pro-
vides beautiful oaks, access to the Caloosahatchee
River and some river views. Price Reduced
$149,900 Possible Owner Financing Available!
BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront
homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock


in place. Homesite is located approx. 75 ft. from
the main river in an area of nice homes. .Permits
are in place to re-dredge oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth.
$499,000.
HOMES IN LABELLE
WELL MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA MANUFAC-
TURED HOME w/ office or possible 4th bed-
room. Located within city limits, completely
fenced and priced to sell! $99,900
HOMES
LIKE NEW THIS 3 BEDROOM. 2 BATH FEA-
TURES A LARGE BONUS ROOM. The home
offers a split floor plan, upgraded appliances,
pantry, laundry room, custom floors, and a large
open patio. The landscaping is done and the cus-
tom driveway adds a nice touch to this one of a
kind must see. $185,000.
SELLER RELOCATING! Ready to move in and a
must see to believe! Located in a private country
setting in Horseshoe Acres Subdivision. This 2
bedroom, 1 bath manufactured home is situated
on over a half acre lot, shaded screened deck, with
many fruit trees and partially fenced yard. Dog on
premises. Call ahead. $129,500.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! This 2 bedroom
1.5 bath mobile home is located in quiet River
Oaks Subdivision, Ortona Fl. Great investment for
the part-time Floridian, or a great get-away. The
home is being sold partially furnished, and offers
a split floor plan with vaulted ceilings. $58,500
HOMES ON ACREAGE
UNIQUE. DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED Less
than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary.
This property is 14.5 acres in one of the fastest
growing areas of Glades County. Surrounded by
large acreage, this parcel has been cleared and
fenced. This custom built home is spacious and
very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split floor plan
features ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in
closets, and 2.5 spacious baths. The island kitchen
has walk-in pantry, breakfast area, and is open to
the large family room. The master bedroom and
bath offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub,
separate shower, dual sinks and access to the
pool. Too many improvement to mention, call for
your private showing! $1,450,000.
iBR/1BA CBS HOME ON 8.8+/- ACRES
fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town.
Property is fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous
oaks and horse stable. $490,000.


3.18 +/ ACRES W/1RI1.5BA COTTAGE style home
located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one oflaBelle's most
desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul de
sac provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral ceil-
ings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and wrap
around porch. $469,900
3BR/2BA LIKE NEW 2003 PAIM HARBOR manufa-
cutured home on 2.5 acres located west of LaBelle. Split
floor plan, spacious kitchen, breakfast bar and walk in
closets. $219,900.
QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT Like new manufactured
home on 2.82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. This immacu-
late home offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment pack-
age includes a large screen television w/stereo and sur-
round sound, split floor plan, built in computer center,
large master bedroom and bath w/ garden tub and sep-
arate shower. Upgraded appliances add a nice touch, to
the large open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar and for-
mal dining. $212,500
ACREAGE/LOTS
40 ACRE Gerber Grove $660,000
2.5 +/- ACRES stocked pond, partially fenced, unique
oak grove and ready to build. Great location on CR 78
approx. 2 miles from town. Seller motivated! $199,000
10 ACRE PARCEL located off Hwy 74 (Bermont Road)
in Charlotte County. Property zoned agricultural. Price
Reduced $100,000
BEAUTIFUL OAK COVERED CITY OF IABELLE
LOT. Located in established neighborhood. Build your
home on this .45 acre lot. Price Reduced $79,900
BEAUTIFUL 100' X 185' RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE
w/beautiful oaks located in the city of LaBelle and ready
to build! $89,900
OVERSIZED .64 ACRE WOODED residential home-
site located in the city. $89,000
1.25 ACRES LOT in growing Montura Ranch Estate
more lots available $49,500
RESIDPEN3 Ui 3 lot w/well, septic &i
2 culverts ] J i r home or mobile
home. Re to.
COMMERCIAI/BUSINESS
PRIME LOCATION! Business zoned property located
in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner
of (Hwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi property
has endless possibilities. "Old Historical Florida-Style"
two story building, 1,846 sq. ft. w/ 122' frontage on
Bridge Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker-Style"
office fronting oq Park Avenue. $1,200,000


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Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley,
Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod
Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis


WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Historic commer-
cial building w/ 3 completely renovated rental units.
Renovations include new roof, 2 new a/c units, stucco,
paint, resurfaced parking and more. Located in a high
traffic area surrounded by offices, restaurants and busi-
nesses. $550,000
REDUCED PRICE $350,000111 RENOVATED
BUILDING! READY FOR YOUR BUSINESSI!l Need
aplacetolocateyourbusiness. This isit! Highlyvisable,
only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. Totally remodeled
building situated on .31 acre lot fronting on 'Washington
Ave. across from bank drive thru. Property is 175' deep
which leaves room for future expansion. Renovations
include all new crown molding, ceramic tile, siding,
plumbing, electric and A/C.
BUSINESS ZONEDI This 2BR/1BA home is situated
on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of
Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surround-
ed by local banks and businesses. Price reduced
$215,000
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ESTABLISHED IN 1984
TIE GATOR BAIT PUB has been a thriving business in
the Pioneer Community for many years. If you've ever


wanted to run your own Restaurant and Lounge here's
your chance. This quaint establishment comes fully fur-
nished with a completely equipped kitchen, and offers a
great start for any entrepreneur. Priced at $174,500
INDUSTRIAL
INDUSTRIA-INDUSTRIALINDUSTRIAL1 This 1.12
acre parcel features easy access off of two paved roads &
a currently occupied steel building w/over 5,400 sq. ft.
PRICED TO SELL AT $525,000. UNDER CONTRACT
4.14 ACRES ZONED INDUSTRIAL Property features
80' x 100' hangar plus 1998 3BR/2BA 2,200 sq. ft. dou-
blewide mobile home. Great investment... Great
Location! $1,500,000 UNDER CONTRACT
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY Excellent investment
opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres
on corner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3
steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop -1,600
sq. ft.; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased.
$1,300,000

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Consumer Real Estate
'Tel: 863.675.9065
239.415.6302
Fax: 239.415.6311
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at 415 W. Hwy 80
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715 ACRES overlooking Lake
Guntersville, AL: Subdivided
into 28 tracts, offered separ-
ately & as a whole. Absolute
Auction. May 20. Furrow
Auction Co., 1-800-4FUR-
ROW, www.furrow.com. AL
Lic. #0872.
Estate Auction, 173+/- acres-
divided; Homesites, river
frontage, timber cruise. Col-
quitt County, GA. Saturday,
May 20, 10:00 a.m. 10%
-buyer's premium. Rowell
Auctions, Inc.
(800)323-8388 www.rowel-
lauctions.com GAL AU-
C002594.
Executive Estate Auction on
the St. John's River Mort-
gage Foreclosure 4BR/4.5BA
Home On 2 ac Boat house
with dock May 13 1pm in
Mandarin, FL jwhillauc-
tions.com; call
888-821-0894 AB2083


BABYSITTER NEEDED to care
for 2 young children. 4- V1
days per week. Ref. required.
Call Valerie 863-697-2181


DACHSHUND, small brown
male, near US 98, in Bass-
wood, Sun., May 7th. Call to
identify. (863)467-2600.
DOG- Found on Drive In Rd.
Wk/end of 4/28th Small Ter-
rier. Please
call(863)357-1350


BULL MASTIFF- Male
130-140lbs. Missing bottom
K-9. Vic, E. Palomar & S. Edge
al'., .'n6.-r, 2113 Reward
DOG, Min. Schnauzer, light
gray female, "Abby", was in
car accident on SR 80.
REWARD. (407)718-0958
DOG, Min. Schnauzer, light
gray female, "Abby", was in
car accident on SR 80. RE-
WARD $1000 (407)718-0958
DOGS, Neutered male chihua-
hua & female beagle in Muse
area. (863)674-0874 or
(239)425-7016.
Shop from a gift catalog
that's updated regularly:
the classified.


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10D66 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


BASSET HOUND, Male, 2
years old. Free to good
home. (863)763-4052
CAT- 12yrs old, blk, w/whi
markings, F, spayed, very
friendly, prefer adults w/no
pets (863)675-6205
CURR & PIT MIX- 7 weeks.
Give away to good homes.
(863)675=2844
FREE GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUPPIES great watchdogs,
all shots. (863)983-5597
KITTENS- 3, Tabby Calico,
Avail. 05/26/06. Not good
for small children.
(863)467-2474
KITTENS- FREE Lovable.
Ready on 5/23/06.
(863)467-8464



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)251-3274
www.atsn-schools.com.
Teachers Wanted! Over 50
South Carolina school dis-
tricts interviewing at the an-
nual SC EXPO for Teacher
Recruitment in Columbia,
SC, June 12. FREE registra-
tion online at: www.cer-
ra.org. Statewide online
teaching application available
at: www.win-
throp.edu/scteach.


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makes you a mare informed
and Interesting peron. No
wonder newspaper readers
are more successful



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set up a Web Page. Please
call Lucy (863)467-6423
Shop here first!
The classified ads


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



Driver-HIRING QUALIFIED
DRIVERS for Central Florida
Local & National OTR posi-
tions. Food grade tanker, no
hazmat, no pumps, great
benefits, competitive pay &
new equipment. Need 2
years experience. Call By-
num Transport for your op-
portunity today.
(800)741-7950.
Exp'd Plumbers & Helpers
Needed, commercial/resi-
dential, full time starting im-
mediately. Paid Holidays and
vacation. (561)996-1159

FAMILY HOME CARE
RN OPPORTUNITIES:
Directory of Nursing
Clinical/Management
Experiences.
Field Staff RN: FT/PT
Benefits Package.
Sign on Bonus.
Fax resume:
(863)983-9883
Tel.: (863)983-3700
License #299991018

HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
With valid CDL drivers license.
Please call 863-983-9941
or apply at
2954 Airglades Blvd,
Clewiston.
Job Crafters, Inc. NOW HIR-
ING!!! First Class Shipyard
Trades: Pipe Fitters, Struc-
tural Fitters, Structural
Welders. 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.
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!I
Must have Class A CDL.
We have Benefits, Paid
Vacation, Paid Insurance &
Bonuses. Home every night.
Apply at: Syfrett Feed Co.,
3079 NW 8th Street, Okee


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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
BRIGHTON RESERVATION
High School Diploma or GED
minimum one 1Qi 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:
1954)967-3477


CENTRAL COUNTY
WA l, ""'lITROL DISTRICT
is now accepting 3pplicalioii ;'r 3
Clubhouse Mainlenance Person
This is a full time position wan lull beneiesi
Must be able to work flexible hours, nights and
weekends, some holidays.
This is a drug free workplace.
Apply in person at the Montura Clubhouse
Located at 255 N. Hacienda Street.
Montura Ranch Estates
Wednesday thru Sunday, 10 am to 4pm


POSITION AVAILABLE
CITY OF SOUTH BAY
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City Clerk's Department
Administrative Assistant
$12.62 hourly with benefits
Apply at South Bay City Hall
335 SW 2nd Avenue
South Bay, FL 33493
Email Resumes to:
parchmenta@southbaycity.com
Deadline May 12, 2006
at 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Annette Parchment
Human Resources
Director/Deputy City Clerk at
561-996-6751, ext. 14
for more information.
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POSITION AVAILABLE
CITY OF SOUTH BAY


Community Development
Department
Office Assistant II
$9.50 hourly with benefits
Apply at South Bay City Hall
335 SW 2nd Avenue
South Bay, FL 33493
Email Resumes to:
parchmenta@southbaycity.com
Deadline May 12, 2006
at 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Annette Parchment
Human Resources
Director/Deputy City Clerk at
561-996-6751, ext. 14
for more information.




Hendry LaBelle Recreation Board is
accepting applications for employment for a six week
Summer Youth Program. Positions available are for
one Program Director, one Assistant Program
Director & several Group Leaders.
Applications must be submitted by
Friday, May 19, 2006.
Job description & applications can be obtained in
the Satellite Office in Clewiston and the Courthouse
in LaBelle in the HR Department.
Veterans preference as outlined in the
Florida Statutes. Hendry County is an equal
opportunity employer. Drug Free Workplace.


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Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
May 3, 2006
PROBATION OFFICER
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $28,000 -$30,000
EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIRE-
MENT
MAJOR DUTIES: rotation Onicer will oe in crharge ol tne Pro-
roltn Onire and supervise oie employee Serve':s j a Probj-
iron Orii:er and Community Servir.e: Director. Selecilee mui
oe sell-motivated and will be required to or wilk l r. nlideririjl
personal information. Must work closely with the Sheriff, Judi-
ilal Sysiem and Clerk of Court. Must have knowledge of legal
svilem and some law. .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: SeleciWe'musihfi'e
ewcelleni compuler skills and oD capalIe oi operating office
machines and be knowledgeable in Mirrosill Works, Word and
Ecel Musl present a neal jnd well-mannered appearance and
possess excellent writing and communication skills. Excellent
recordkeeping is essential. Bi-lingual skills are a plus. Must be
able to work effectively with an array of clients. Patience and
steadfastness are a must.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or'Equiva-
lent and a valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driv-
ing record.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Courthouse, Moore Haven
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
CLOSING DATE: June 5,2006 at 5:00 p.m.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application.
Copy of valid Florida Drivers License.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson
County Managers Office
500 Avenue J
PO. Boxl1018
Moore Haven, Fl 33471
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


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Duda Farm Fresh Foods. has several job openings with dif-
ferent levels of experience: fuel truck driver, v clJ'f,
mechanic and mechanic helper. Will train right individual.
Drug Free Work Place. Pay commensurate with experience.
Medical/dental/vision plans, 401K, vacation, holiday pay,
plus other benefits. Apply in at 12255 Hwy 29 N in Felda
person or call for appointment (863) 675-0545 ext.
3135 EOE


Duda Farm Fresh Foods busca un camionero, sol-
dador, mecAnico y ayudante mecAnico con various niveles
de experiencia. Entrenamiento esta disponible. Sitio libre
de drogas. Pago a seg6n experiencia. Planes medico/den-
tal/visi6n, 401K plan de retire, pago de vacaciones y dias
feriados, mis otros beneficios.
Aplique en persona 12255 Hwy 29 N in Felda, Florida o
Ilame por una cita a (863) 675-0545 ext. 3135.
Empleador de Oportunidades por Igual.




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, company
matched 401K, holidays, vacation, sick, other bene-
fits 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


Utility Operator/ Mechanic
Southern Gardens Citrus Processing Corporation has
immediate opening for a utility operator/mechanic with
3 to 5 years experience working with utility systems
including portable water, steam, compressed air,
ammonia refrigeration, and waste water systems.
Ability to pass PFT fit test and respiratory physical.
Also need Mechanic with experience in pneumatics,
hydraulics, screw conveyors, pump repair and welding.
High school or equivalent, shift work and weekends
required. Good pay, bonus, 401 K, benefits, and over-
time.
Contact HR Dep. @ 863-902-4133, fax 863-902-4315
or dmelton(asoutherngardens.com


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Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
May 8, 2006
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $7.25 $11.25 PER HOUR
EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIRE-
MENT
MAJOR DUTIES: Operation and routine maintenance of single
axle dump trucks, mowing tractors and associated imple-
ments. Preparing legible daily work tickets, recording time,
equipment and inventory used. Provide safe conditions for em-
ployees and the general public, working with road crews, do-
ing vanous JoJE when necessary. will be required ao perform
laoor auriei. sucn as shove, rake or lay Sod jny olner relaleji
and assigned dunles
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be capable of
safely and efficiently operating a variety of light and medium
mrainlenance and conslruclon equipment Must have the
ability io lih up to 100 Ibs. and nave ihe ability to sit, stand,
wall. soop. Dend, crawl and work outside lor long periods in
vinous weather coiiondio Requires knowledge and skill in op-
eration and maintenance rI dump trucks and iractors Abiliry
to read and wrnle eenecively. Requires a minimum i 6 rrn)ntnr
il[ directly related eopernerce Ability Irl work,: ltedble hours and
overtime under emergency siluaiion;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equiva-
lent Must have a valid Class B Florida Commercial Drivers Li-
cense with acceptable driving record. Screening test for illegal
drugs.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Road Department, Moore
Haven. Work is county wide.
WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 am 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
CLOSING DATE: May 22, at 5:00 p.m.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application.
Copy of valid Florida Drivers License.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson
County Managers Office
500 Avenue J
PO. Box 1018
Moore Haven, Fl 33471
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace



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years of CCU skill competencies req. I year of management
exp. necessary.
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
Drug Free Workplace EOE



BOOKKEEPER
Full Charge, F/T Position for
agribusiness in Clewiston area.
Payroll, Accounts Payable &
experience using Excel a must.
Must be self-motivated and able to mulit-task.

Position offers a competitive wage.
To apply send resume with current salary to:
Hilliard Brothers of Florida
5500 Flaghole Rd.
Clewiston, Florida 33440.
or Fax 863-983-5116


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Sous Chef
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Financial Analyst Housekeeping Supervisor
Human Resources Manager Security Supervisor
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Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St., Immokalee, FL
Phone: 1-800-218-0007
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The Okeechobee News
is seeking a full time
Outside Sales Consultant.
The right applicant will:
Be enthusiastic
Be inquisitive
Be service oriented
Be highly motivated
Be a self-managed individual
Be well organized
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
A unique work environment
where employees are trusted and empowered
Competitive pay and benefits
Life and Disability Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan
Generous time off program
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OKEELANTA CORPORATION
ACCOUNTANT

Immediate need for an Accountant with a
BA/BS in Business preferred or AA degree
in Business. Must have advanced Excel
abilities. Responsibilities include prepar-
ing monthly and weekly department bud-
gets, monitoring budget control points,
and generating reports.

Must be able to meet deadlines and work
overtime when required, in preparing
budget.trends, and provide graph/report-
ing information.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits
package. Qualified applicants should re-
spond to: Okeelanda resume@florida-
crystals.com or fax a resume to
561-993-1605.
An EEO/AA Employee MFVD


POSITION AVATTARTLE
CITY OF SOUTH BAY

Finance Department
Accounting Specialist I
$12.98 hourly with benefits
Apply at South Bay City Hall
335 SW 2nd Avenue
South Bay, FL 33493
Email Resumes to:
parchmenta@southbaycity.com
Deadline May 12, 2006
at 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Annette Parchment
Human Resources
Director/Deputy City Clerk at
561-996-6751, ext. 14
for more information.






Boom Pump Operators
Moffet Drivers
Dump Truck Drivers
Dirvers Class A & B
Salary commensurate with experience & benefits
including health insurance, paid vacation/sick
time & holidays.
Se hablamos Espanol!

Please apply in person at either location:
K.A. Wallace, Inc., 5610 Division Dr., Ft. Myers
The Wallace Group, 825 E. Cowboy Way,
Suite 106, LaBelle
or fax resume to 863-674-1164. EEO/DFWP


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
S-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


HELP WANTED
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR- Must have 8 yrs experience with a
licensed contractor.
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR & LIFEGUARD openings at East
Recreation in Harlem for summer Program 9-$12 hour
Applicatons dvailaDIe & accepted at Sub-Office. Civic Center
and Harlem Otfce in Clewiston and Personnel Ohice in L3-
Belle. Lileguard must De Cerbiled.' 1st Ald!CPR pnor to em-
ploymem.
MECHANIC I- Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an
automotive service worker or mechanic's helper preferred
MECHANIC II- Graduate from an approved course in neavy &
diesel mechanics, tree years expenence.
Boir Mechanic positions require class 8 drivers license
Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in
Clewislon
GIS COORDINATOR- for the LaBelle office Must have Bachelor
or Science from an accredited college or university in com-
puter science, geography, or related held with considerable
expenence in the use or Geographic inlormanon systems or
8yrs equivalent expenence.
The positions are lull time with medical benefis, retirement,
sick and vacaton leave.
These positions will be open until filled.
Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite
Office in clewiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in.the HR
Depaitmeni.
Vet Prel. EEO. Drug Free Applicants needing assistance in Ihe
applcaoon process should contact tme Hendry County Com-
rmissioners HR' department
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REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT
ASSOCIATION

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
is a unique, well established, non-profit organization
that provides quality child care and education for
migrant and rural low income children in 20 counties
within the State of Florida.
RCMA seeks highly motivated individuals who
possess a BA in Early Childhood Education or Special
Education or Nursing with an emphasis in.pediatrics
and child development to be responsible for a full
range of education and health services for infant/tod-
dler, and preschool children. Bilingual in Eng-
lish/Spanish a plus. RCMA offers an excellent benefit
package that usually surpasses other child care insti-
tutions. Competitive pay range between $13.00 up to
$19.50 an hour depending on experience.
Send resume to: Lynn Bowen at Lynnb@rcma.org
or to the LaBelle Area Office
551 W. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33975.
Deadline: May 15, 2006


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GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
(2.Positions, Facilities Mgmt., Belle Glade)
$12.42/hr. Requires HS/eq and 4 yrs. exp. in
building, facilities maintenance, mechanical/
electrical/ plumbing repairs at the semi-skilled
level (1 additional yr. of related work experience
may substitute for HS/eq.) Prefer exp. repairing
maintaining or installing carpentry, plumbing,
electrical or A/C equipment; maintaining, repairing
and/or building in a commercial, institutional or
correctional facility.
Visit www.pbcgov.com for detailed job
description & employment application.
Submit applications/resumes with any Vet.
Pref. doc. for receipt by 5 pm 5/19/06 to:
Palm Beach County HR, 50 S. Military Trail #210,
West Palm Beach, FL 33415. Fax 561-616-6893.
EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP)


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TELLER SUPERVISOR
Experienced seller needed to
supervise teller line to en-
sure prompt, eficient, and
Iriendly i.rvwie DulieS
include assisting tellers in
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 tav resume to
Sheila
RO. Box 1779
Clewiston, FL 33440.
FAX (863)983-5860.
EOE
WELDERS,
FABRICATORS
AND ERECTORS
851 S. Elm Street
LaBelle, FL
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Fax 863-946-2487
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coding. Must possess exc. comm.
& customer service skills.
SA/P SPECIALIST
FT, 2 yrs. acdg exp. inhospital/
healthcare exp. Excellent computer
skills (Excel). Duties include:
coding to G/L, watching, data entry,
working with vendors, processing
weekly check run, monthly A/P.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
PT & PRN, Must have current Fla.
li,,n-, in 1.51 ht,'i ii FPr,;'.u.
h.-.pill lih cxp.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
New Grads Welcomel $26/hr.
PRN,requires a CRTr, ACLS, NRP,
& BLS, ability to work all areas,
Neonate thru Adult & ventilator.
RRTpref.
RADIOLOGY TECH
PRN, Must have a FL & ARRT lic.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
FT, Must have 1-2 years exp. in
interior/exterior renovation.
Knowledge of electrical, carpen-
try, masonry, painting, plumbing
and tile setting. Cert. a plus.
COLLECTOR
T, Excellent customer service and
computer skills. Bilingual
required. At least 2 years hospital
experience preferred. Knowledge
of third party collections and
HMO.
Competitive Salary
& Excellent Benefits Pkg.
Fax Resume to:
561-993-5627
DFWP/EOE/M/F
S1201 S. Main St.
Belle Glade, FL
(561)996-6571
Ext 222
i Fax: (561) 993-5627



HOUSEKEEPER: Needed P/T.
In the Bassinger Area to help
Cleaning Windows & Screens,
etc. Call 863-467-4823
PART-TIME HELP NEEDED
Flagers/Check-ln
20 hrs per. week. $8.00 per hr
Seniors Welcome
No Benefits. Call:
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Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




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Police Dept. 863-983-6663,
863-983-2808, after hrs.
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Licensed

Practical

Nurse


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

Details at: www.semtribe.com


HEALTHCARE DiSTRICT
OF PAIM BEACH COUNT~
SCHOOL RN NURSE
Position #153-7084
The Health Care Oisnict is seeking dependable and motivated
individuals t, loin our Scnool Health Department. Candidldes
should De currenUy licensed as a Registered Nurse in ine Stale
ol Florida, with prelererce lot B.S In Nursing and epenierice in
te school seating. pediatnc nursing and/or community nealn.
We nave openings in tne Belle Glade/Pahokee area schools
Functions will include providing nursing assessments, counsel-
ing, and retenals, developing student healin plans: monitonng
prescribed medications; ensuing compliance with immuniza-
lion and health assessment requirements: tollowing--up on
screening outcomes; identifying ngn-nsk students and provad-
;ng n-serices tor school personnel
Applicatons/resumes must oe received by 5PM. 7/01/06.
Send lo: HCDPBC. 324 Datura Stl. #401 WPB. FL 33l0l4 Fa.
(561)671-4670 or e-mail to EmolovmenrtrihcdobcD oro EOE,
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m TEACHER
i Immokalee Indian
Reservation

HS Diploma & C.D.A. credential, 15
hours DCF training. Ability to meet the
County's licensing agent requirement.
Ability to secure and maintain a FL
Class D License with a "P" (passenger)
endorsement. Fax resume to:
(954)967-3477


Her'claiiis'e



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicyles 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
Crises 590
Drapes, Lanes & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fidure 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 & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 740




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
HUNGARIAN HAY WAGON,
antique, great for decoration
store or farm, $2500
(863)467-1322
WAGON WHEELS; Hungarian
(100) wooden, $75
(863)467-1322


ELECTRIC/PROPANE
REFRIGERATOR, 6 cu. ft.,
new. Get ready for hurri-
canes. 5750 (239)297-4006
REFRIGERATOR, 15 cu. ft.,
$100. (863)357-1517 aft
6pm
REFRIGERATOR, KENMORE,
2 Door, Upright, Gold. $100.
or best pffer. (863)983-2872
WASHER & DRYER Whirl-
pool, matching set, great for.
shop/mud room, $100/both.
(863)675-2404 after 5pm.
WASHER- needs belt $50
(239)292-7509
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



BATHROOM. VANITY TOP -
31" Marble, shell shaped,
w/sink & faucet. $30.
(863)763-8548:
CHAIN LINK GATE, 15ft. with
post & hanging hardware.
$100 (239)810-2821
MEDICINE CABINETS (2),
White, 3 shelves, towel bar,
mirrored door. 30" x 16".
$10/both. (863)763-4098
METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
Toll Free (888)393-0335.
SHUTTERS- Decorators, Vinyl.
1-pr 12"x24" 2 pr 12"x48", 2
pr 14"x49", Needs paint $25.
for all (863)763-1997
STORM WINDOW PANELS,
24 gage: (4) 33", (6) 34",
(12) 40", (1) 69". Like new.
100 for all. (863)946-1692
WINDOWS (6) aluminum
crank outs 29.5W x 52"L
with screen, All for $25
(863)763-1997


SCRUBS- 15 top Some pants
Size small $50
(863)697-8084


EmploymentII


Thursday, May 11, 2006


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee









Thursday. Mav 11. 2006


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs.
old. Rare items. $1000 all or
best offer.. 863-824-3358
PLATES -12, '94 Betty Boop,
Danberry Mint, America's
Sweetheart, mint cond.,
$300. (772)342-1967
SALT- n PEPPER SHAKERS
(1041 Sets) asking $2500
863)801-4949




BED SET- Queen, Comforter.
Matching pair shams. Beige
background w/floral. $50.
'(863)467-8681



BEDROOM SET Daybed,
chest of drawers, dresser,
hutch & mirror. $300
(863)447-1136
BEDROOM SET, 5-piece, baby
gir. Solid wood, white & pink.
Good condition. $650 email:
audreykylie@yahoo.com
DINING ROOM SET- Pecan ta-
ble w/3 leafs, seats 4-10, 6
chairs, buffet & hutch. $550.
(239)822-5955 LaBelle
DINING TABLE, Glass top w/6
chairs. $575. (239)537-4253 ,
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
Armoire style. $400
(863)447-1136
MEXICAN BAR Light green
wood w/ overhead stem
glass holder. $150.
(561)704-3690
RECLINER LOVESEAT- Like
new, Leather, Pd $1500 Will
trade for nice Day Bed & Gold
Chain. 863-357-2233 Okee.
ROCKER, Bone, $20.
(863)467-4095
ROCKER RECLINER, Blue,
good condition. $25
(863)467-4095
Sleeper-Sofa- Queen, Castro
Convertible & 7-ft couch.
$250. Will separate.
LaBelle 239-822-5955
SOFA, Sectional, 3 pc. Tan,
Sofa + Oversized swivel chair,
Round Coffee & 2 End Tables.
$1800. (239)537-4253
YOUTH BED $40
(863)674-1727




BOWFLEX EXTREME, mint
cond., wall accessories,
$800. (239)324-2335
TREADMILL, VitaMaster,
Runs good. 1.5 hp motor, up
to 8 mph. Incline. $250.
(863)675-0104
WEIGHT BENCH, like new. 2
people can work out at same
time. Used 3 iimes $600
(863)674-1727 ..




CERAMIC DISHES Like new,
5-piece place settings for 9
& 8 matching glasses. Blue
& white. $35 (863)763-8149


I Land-Sal


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 size. Great con-
dition $75. (863)467-4649



ELEC MOTORIZED CHAIR-
Alante', 3yrs old, cost $5000
new will sell for $1400
(863)447-2130
ELEC WHEELCHAIR- 3 wheel
Sonic Pride Mobility, elec. lift.
Excellent cond., hardly used.
$1150 neg. (863)675-2596
SCOOTER, Electric, Rally, Ex-
cellent condition. Brand new
batteries. $1000 or best offer.
(863)674-1823
WINCH LIFT power operated
for mobility chair. Like new,
$400/best offer.
(772)342-1967.



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from home. *Medical, *Busi-
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ers *Criminal Justice. Job
placement assistance. Com-
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if qualified. Call
(866)858-2121 www.Onli-
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BEER KEG FRIDGE, $50
(863)763-8548
TARP- Roll up for Motorhome
or RV. 19', Very good cond.
$125.863-697-2724
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 )ilingualsinc.com.
WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy
Direct and Savel Full Body
units from $22 a month!
FREE Color Catalog CALL
TODAY! (800)842-1305
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GUITAR- Bentley, 6 string,
With hard case. A-1 condi-
tion. $150(863)635-3382




COPIER- Konica 7033, comm
with 3 drawers, duplcator.
sortr, collales, little used,
$2500 neg.(863)763-1550
DESK, Large, oak $100 or
best offer 1863-167-6943
OFFICE CHAIR. 75 or DeSI
otter (863)467-6943



ARIFICAN GRAY- 1 yr old,
Learning to talk. Can be han-
dled. $500. (863)634-9228


CAT- Cute, gray with white
markings. 3yrs old Neutered
& declawed. To Good Home
Only! $50. (863)634-3841
CORGI PUPPIES, AKC, 8 wks.
Champion Bloodlines. $500.
Call (336)909-0740 or email:
michellebell@yadtel.net
NANDAY CONURE PARROT,
Male w/cage. $160
(863)673-4716
PITBULL PUPPIES, UKC Reg.,
4 wks. Ready to go! Large,
Red Nosed. 863-634-5364 af-
ter 4 pm for details.
RED NOSE PIT PUPS- With
papers 8wks old. Ready to
go to good homes. $400.
(863)801-1236
SHIH TZU PUPPIES, male &
female, small, ready 5/12,
$300. (863)763-8028.
SOCIETY FINCH- Brown &
white Good foster parents.
$18 (863)357-3639




SOLAR PANELS (12), for hot
water heater. $600 or will
separate. (239)810-2821




SOLAR PANELS- 7, large,
Make your own heating pool
system $175. or will separ-
ate (239)394-7005




SEWING MACHINE-$25
(239)292-7509



Job Crafters, Inc. NOW HIR-
INGIII First Class Shipyard
Trades: Pipe Fitters, Struc-
tural Fitters, Structural
Welders. 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.
POOL TABLE, American Heri-
tage, Blue Felt Top. $1200.
786-229-8822 or
863-674-4050
REEL- Penn 4400 SS Open
face ree, Likeh nei 140.
(863)635-3382




JL AUDIO 5.25 COMPONENT
SYSTEM, Brand new, Model
VR525CS. $225
(239)340-1369



TOSHIBA- 31" wremole Pd.
11000 Asing .175 o.rr Irjdi-
Ior Jewelry (if equal value
1863)634 9620 DOee area
WIDESCREEN HDTV 51" Mag.
navox, only 18 mos. old and
works perfect. $600 firm.
(863)528-3211 5pm to
pm


DRILL, Cordless, Black &
Decker, 18 volt.New in box.
Paid $89, Asking $49.
(863)675-0104
DRILL PRESS: $150.
(863)763-9527
GENERATOR- Coleman Pow-
ermate., 2500w, 5hp Briggs
& Straton eng. New condi-
tion $200. (863)763-1501
PRESSURE WASHER- Sears,
2000 PSI, 6HP engine, $100
(863)763-7989





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Agriculture



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




HORSE, 8 yrs. old. Gelding
Good horse, great w/kids.
Moving must sell. $2000 or
best offer. (239)633-3649
SADDLE, 15", tan roughout,
new rawhide stirrups & new
WeaverSmartCinch. $200
(772)263-1178
SADDLE, Bob Marshall, 15.5"
treeless barrel. Chocolate
suede. 2 mos. old. $750 neg.
(772)263-1178




JOHN DEERE GATOR- 6x4,
elec dump bed, motor just
tuned and serviced $1995
(863)673-1042
MOWER, 5ft. Bush Hog finish.
Excellent condition. Side dis-
charge. $1100 or best offer.
(863)697-3008



CALVES: Shots, Wormed
$200 & up. Also Cows: Young
& Healthy. $400 & Up.
Will Deliver. 863-235-0838


Rentals


4 J il RENT

Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos.'
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property .
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960










-Build To Suit-

Up To 10,000 SQ. FT.

Belle Glade Area








ELDERLY PROFESSIONAL
GENTLEMAN: Wishes to rent
room in Clewiston area w/quiet
family. Does not drink or
smoke. Call (239)443-6765 or
email: lanton17@aol.com


Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Salel015
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 Inspectionl060
Real Estate Wanted1065
Resort Property -.
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




CLEWISTON. WOW, Water-
Ironl 3br. 203, ac. Fenr ed.
new root/docki. 5 min riom
WaImarl. See & make oflfef
$169,500. Possible owner Ii-
narice ot down payment
(WAG) (863E18 5-0272
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
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
csnrdz_04-,'EarIhiinkl nel



MONTURA RANCH ESTATE
1.25 at For Sale By Owner
412 Bald Cypress Ave.
$55,000 (561)993-5886


Mobie Homes



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Mobile Home Parts 2010
Mobile Homes- Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020




GRANDMA'S GROVE in
LaBelle. 5th Wheel 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 3br, 1.5ba, Cover
carport & porch. New carpet,
flooring & fresh paint $85,000.
585 Tammy Rd. Clewiston.
Owner will consider financing
with qualifying terms. Natacha
Lugo (239)410-0331.
fax#239-573-3438 Se Habla
Espanol


Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Miscellaneous 3025
Motorcycles 3030
Sport Vehicles/ATVs 3035



AIR BOAT HAULLS- 2, Fiber-
glass. 1 comes with trailer.
1000. All offers considered.
(863)824-0505
AIR BOAT-10', Fiberglass hull,
65hp Contenental + 2 extra
motors & hub Like new Wood
prop $3500. 863-673-1963
BASS BOAT-'85, 17'.7", 150
Evinrude, Rebuilt approx 1 yr
ago, 30hrs. All orig. $2500.
(863)634-4818
HOUSE BOAT
66ft, Paddle Wheel,
Repo, sacrifice $8000.
(406)628-2181 in LaBelle.
Jet Boat, Project, 22ft., Bies-
meyer, 454 engine, recondi-
tioned. Matching galvanized
trailer. $9700 (863)674-0898
MAKO 224 '81
w/ YAMAHA 200 '90 engine
& Rite-On Trailer '81
$7500 (239)823-2587
PLASTIC BOAT, 10ft., 2-man,
swivel seats, live well, bat-
tery box & galvanized trailer.
$500 (863)635-5550
PONTOON- 28', 50hp John-
son, New deck/carpet. Great
cond. $3200. (863)467-1720
mattmcdan2hotmail.com


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Smoker Craft, 16', tilt trailer,
trolling motor, 35hp Merc.,
ready to fish, $1800.
(863)467-7428

Car^pes/ 01
ALLEGRO MOTORHOME,
Onan, Generator, ice cold air,
for camping or live-in.
(863)824-8746 $5900
COACHMAN CATALINA 1995,
26 Ft.. Like new Low mileage.
$16,000. or best ofter Call
863-634-5914.
COLEMAN SUNVALLEY 1982.
A/I & Awnrng (Both New '04),
propane siove, pressure waler
pump $1400 (8631467-7905
DODGE '78, Working gas stove
and relrgeralor, inside rights
work Goo condition $2000
irm. (863)675-6511
WINNEBAGO '85- Molor
home, 26'V8, sips 8. very
good cono, 62K, $10.000 or
best oler (772284-1194



YAMAHA 550 '87, Wave Run-
ner wilrailet, runs good $575
18631674-0874 or
(239)4'25.7016



HONDA MAGNA 1985. 700
C'Cs. 6 Spd Runs great'
$2000. or best oiler
1863)615-0596/673-2025
YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600
2002.26K mis. E,.celleni con-
orion w/tlexia's $5,500 o0
best offer. Call 863-763-1380
ur 863-4147-0127 or email
carlzachsam@hotmail.com



ATV TIRES & RIMS, Blackwa-
ter, Yamaha, rear, mounted.
Great for mud! $150 for both.
Call Rick. (239)410-3784
ATV TIRES & RIMS, Sand
Shark, Yamaha, rear, mounted.
Great for sand! $150 for both.
Call Rick. (239)410-3784
FOUR WHEELER, 110 Rrcketa
BMX $1300 or beEI oiler
86)633-1.5476 _
GO KART Scorpion. 2 seater.
roll oars, great shape, $600
firm. (863)634-8828 days or
(863)763-4132 eve's.


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 $5001 Tax Repos, US
Marshal and IRS sales! Cars,
Trucks, SUV's, Toyota's,
Honda's, Chevy's and more!
For listings Call
(800)425-1730 ext.2384.
CHEVY BELAIR- '60, 2 dr Hard
Top, 283 eng. Runs & Looks
Great. $7500. or best offer.
863-634-9368
CHEVY BELAIR-'60, 2 dr Hard
Top, 283 eng. Runs & Looks
Great. $7500. or best offer.
863-634-9368
CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON '89,
Immaculate & Runs Wonder-
ful. $2250. (865)963-9683
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
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 -
V6, auto, good shape, needs
transmission, $400.
(239)657-4348
LINCOLN TOWN CAR '95,
Super deal, great gas mile-
age. $2500 (863)763-8149
or (863)610-0270
NISSAN 200SX '96, 5 spd. in
good shape, clean inside, runs
great, only needs a starter.
$1800 (863)673-4736 Jeff.
PONTIAC GRAND AM- '93,
New paint job. Needs trans-
mission. $300.
(863)467-2894
PONTIAC SUNFIRE-'99, 4 cyl,
Auto,Clean, Runs Excellent,
First $1600
(863)532-9700 467-1547



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


CHEVY TRUCK '96- 4x4,
$2500 or best offer
(863)467-2139


FORD BRONCO '95- 4x4,
$2500 or best offer
(863)467-2139



BEDLINER for Ford F150
shortbed, exc. cond., $200.
(863)634-1772
Chevy truck bare cab and
short bed. 1985 with title.
$150 (772)359-2923 or
(863)476-5401
DRIVE ON RAMP- you must
remove and haul $125
(863)467-4328.
ENGINE, 3208 Caterpillar,
Remanufactured. Like new.
$2500. (863)673-5852 or
(863)612-5413
Heads and four barrel intake
for small block Chevy $150
(863)467-7415
HYUNDAI EXCEL 1990, For
paris. No title. Asking $200.
(863)675-2598 Iv msg.
RIMS For S-10 Iruck, 18" x
7 1/2", brand new, never on
truck, asking $950.
(863)697-3865
TIRES & RIMS (4) 8 Lug Aiu-
minum wi19 5-44-16.5. TSL
Boggers. $1700 or besi owner
(863)990-5544
TIRES- 275/45/20" 20 64 Ea-
gle/Chirme rims/spinners
Said $2500 asking $1500
firm (863)634-8511 eve only
UTILITY BED. ii, gale. 82
Cnevy truck, all apart $400 or
best offer or trade..
(863)674-0375

One man's tash Is anoth-
eor man's treasure. Tirn
your trash to treasure
with an ad t the dassl-
Reds.



DODGE RAM 1500 '95, Needs
some work, has new ires &
front body work. $2000
(239)872-0295
FORD F100, '83, auto, air,
300ci, new tires, two-ione
blue, $1500. (863)697-3306
FORD F250 1989. t cyi..J
.sp, needs di'str'ibuLoi,
$600i/est oiler
S(8631634-3055 Okee.
FORD RANGER XLP- 88, 5sp,
runs & looks good, $1700.
(863)763-6747.
ISUZU HOMBRE, '96, 4 cyl., 5
spd., very good cond., a/c,
anti-lock brakes, $2500 firm.
(239)324-2335
NISSAN- '94, Red, Chrome
wheels, Bed liner, hitch.
Needs transmission. $500.
(863)675-1490



FORD EXPLORER '01, 5 spd.,
Pioneer CD/radio, p/w, p/A. Ex-
cellent condition. $5500 or
best offer. (863)467-4680



ARMY CARGO TRAILER- 5 ton
M105 single axle. 900x20
tires. $700. (863)675-1490
INTERSTATE 2006, 7x16, En-
closed, Rear Ramp, Dual Axel,
4 brakes. As New. $4800.
(863)675-4565
SEMI TRAILER For storage,
45'. You move. $300
(863)467-7415
TRAILER, 16 ft. long, 14 ft.
loading space, 7 1/2 ft. wide,
2 toolboxes, loading ramp.
$600 (863)675-4706
TRAILER, plywood deck 4x8,
tires 4.80 x 8, 1 7/8 coupler.
$80 (239)357-5984



CHEVY LUMINA 1990 VAN,
Runs good. Needs body work.
$900 or best offer.
(863)357-1430
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
'97- wheelchair ramp auto,
fully equipped
,$7500(239)292-7509


Public Notices



Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500



NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on
05/27/2006 at 11:00 AM at FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com-
merce Drive, LaBelle, FL,
863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub-
lic Sale by competitive bidding, the
personal property heretofore stored
withth the undersigned: 863-675-1025
Nuben Anna Cuggln A-5
TV, washer, dryer, misc. Iems
Joyce Nucamendl 12
Cabinet, chair & misc. items
Rhonda Smith K-27 8& K-28
Tv misc. items
Chance Lamkln J-50
Washer, misc. items
Martina Pares 738
Mattresses, Box spring, misc. items
Lor Snyder K-39
Sofa, table & chairs, mattresses
Shirley Mason J-62
Misc. items
Johnnle Sue Beckworth M-3
Chair, misc. items
Susanne Ralston 707


Misc. items
Branna Nelson K-29
Misc. items
134464 CGS 5/11,18/06


I Publ iNo i


I PublicI Not i


REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) CN060682
S-135 PUMPSTATIN HARDENING, UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE,
MARTIN COUNT, Florida
The Procurement Department of the South Rorida Water Management District, B-1
Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, will receive
sealed bidsoup to 2:30 p.m. opening time on Thursday, June 8, 2006 for the
SFWMD pump station S-135, to include, but not necessarily limited to, pump sta-
tion hardening, pump bearing replacement and pump reconditioning, supervisory
office control panel, and to finish and nstall a185 foot self supporting commu-
nictions tower and pre-manfactured concrete equipment shelter In accordance
with plans and specifications. Project will includes ite work, concrete, structural
steel, doors, windows, mechanlcalelectrca l work ectronics, controls and
painting.
An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 10:00
a.m. at Okeechobee Service Center, 205 North Parrott Avenue, Fish Eating Bay
Conference Room, Okeechobee, FL 34972. For directions call (863) 462-5260.
All bids must conform to the Instructions in the RFB. Interested respondents may
obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading It for free from our website -
twww.swmtd.o; by purchasing a set for $52.00 at the above address, by calling
(561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The
public is nvted to attend the bid opening. Information on the status of this so-
licitation can be obtained at our web site www.sfwmd.gov.
133312 CGS 5/11/06


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATEDIVISION
CASE NO. 2006-CP-34
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DAVID MORRIS KELLER,
a/k/a DAVID M. KELLER,
Deceased
NOTICETO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DAVID
MORRIS KELLER, a/k/a DAVID M.
KELLER, deceased, whose date of
death was February 15, 2006, and
whose Social Security Number is
400-22-5918, is pending In the Circuit
Court for Glades County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which Is
P.O. 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 decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice is served within
three months after the date of the first
publication of this notice must ile their
claims with this 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.
irn ail, r'l hi, ,l',l [tutlliji 'r:,r of this
,',l, I :May 4 ,'U ,6


.CO trL, L :,ir PA

By m W Conrr 6i..i
Fh:n 'a 0il3 Ba".5End!W
r30; 4'CG liar I/41 6

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETHJUDICIALCIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: 2006-274 DR
IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF
MICHAEL HARTWICK,,
Peitiloner/Hsusband
and
ELIZABETH LEE HARTWICK
Plainfaff/Wife

TO: Elnzabtr Lee Hartwirk
' ResioeiLe Unkown
OU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED fir a er
IIn m io a:riio ulinor,:,1 MArnai.i r, r
da(.e hd irii yuY0s a'' yOU i3r r'
11U:6 ,, f OjoY 61 ylJU. .nnl




2006, otherwise, a judgment against

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure, re, requires
certain automatic disclosure of docu-
ments and information. Failure to
comply can result in sanctions, in-
cludlng dismissal or striking of
pleadings.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Court on April 19, 2006.
CLERKOFTHECOURT
B : S. Hammond
&PUTY CLERK
133504 CGS 5/11,18,25:6/1/06

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
Case No. 2006-73-CA Div GKC
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE
FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF
COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE BACKED
SECURITIES SERIES 2003-R4,
Plaintiff
JOSE J. OVALLE, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure Including Award of Attorneys'
Fees and Costs dated May 3, 2006,
entered in Case No. 2006-73-CA Div.
GKC of the Circuit Court of the 20th
Judicial Circuit in and for Hendry
County, orida wherein THE BANK OF
NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE EOR THE
CERTIFCATEHOLDERS OF COUNTRY-
WIDE MORTGAGE BACKED SE-
CURITIES SERIES 2003-R4 is the
Plaintiff and JOSE J. OVALLE and
NANSI OVALLE, his wife; SHERWOOD
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC, a
Flrida corporation; JOHN DOE, NIIWA
CUACHTEMAC LOPEZ and JANE DOE,
N/K/A MARIA CARBAJAL Is/are Defen-
dants, I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash, at the second floor
hallway, in front on the main Clerk's
Office, Hendry County Courts Building,
Labelle, Florida n the City of LaBelle,
Florida at 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday,
the 31st day of May, 2006, the follow-
ing described property, as set forth in
said Summary Final Judgment of Fore-
closure Including Award of Attorneys'
Fees and Costs, to-wit:
Lot 9, Block B, of SHERWOOD SUBDI-
VISION, according to the Map or Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5,
Page 127, in the Public Records of

FLFLS33A16819SU31 and
FLFLS33B16819SU31 andTitle Num-
bers of 71638732 and 71638733,
which is permanently affixed to real
DATED ths 3rddayof May,2006
BARBARA BUTLER, Clerk
By: IS/Hammond
Deputy Clerk
DENIS M. ROSENTHAL, ESQ.
ADORNO&YOSSLLP
2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Sutie 400
Miami, Forida 33134
(305) 460-1100
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing a
special accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the
Senior Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at the Lee
County Justice Center, Rm 3112,
1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Flori-
da 33901, telUephone OnumbRer
(813) 335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
ITDD, or 1 (800) 955-8770 (V), via
Florida Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days priorto the proceeding.
133374 CGS5/11,18/06


500 South San Gabdsi
Clewiston, FL 33440
863-673-0662
Contents of the following units
will be sold on May 20, 2006
9:00 AM
Unit #30, 31
Amanda Cypress
736 B8nd Street
CLFewston, FL 33448
130844 CGS 5/4,11/06


IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE
201h JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
VICTORIANO VAZQUEZ
and AMARILIS VAZQUEZ
Plaintiff
vs. Case No.: 06-194-CA
JUAN F.MOLINA and NUBIA MOLINA,
his wife and MARIA M. QUINONES and
FERNANDO E. ZAMORANO,
Defendants
NOTICEOFACTION
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
Quiet Tile on the following property in
Hendry County, Florida: '
Lots 12 and 13, Block 26 of Montura
Ranch Estates First Subdivision ac-
cording to thePlt 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-
uired to serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, to it on Elizabeth A.
Merceret, Esq., Plaintiff's attorney;
whose address is 1800 West 49th
Street, Suite 332, Hialeah, Florida
33012 on or before 30 days from the
date of first publication of this notice
and file the original with the' clerk of
this court either before service on
plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the complaint or petition.
Answer due April 15, 2006.
DATED on the 9th day of March, 2006.
l 1.i r 1 ,71. (1 ,,
As Deputy Clerk
128456 CGS 4/20,27;5/4,11/06
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Barron Water Control District Boaid
of Supervisors will conduct a PUBLIC
HEARING andmeeting at 10:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the office
of the District, 3293 Dellwood Terrace,
Port LaBelle.
The purpose of the public hearing and
meeting will be to adopt a final opera-
tion budget for fiscal year 10/1/06 -
9/30/07, levy a per acre maintenance
A., ,iar O. ,i :,,5 rT a Ii',, :.l i r, ,I
.'Jite ".: ',')( : nIr lf l 'it ` I L ib riih
A,],',m ul Ul u 1 P.0',i!:0 l i] ,r,' lu,. ,iri;,
Du5'i'l'' /lqul""'l3 si' "":'"' [') rr,,
Board.

SMark Colbert, Chairman
130576 CB/CGS 5/4,11/06
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that Fergu-
san'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 Drive,
Canal Pt., FL33438..
1988 GMC (Red) Pck-Up
Vin#1GDHR34J1JJ518265
1998 CHEVROLET I(WHI)4 DOOR
Vin#1G1JF52T7W7110298
1997 CADILLAC (GRN) DOOR
Vin#1G6EL12Y8VU615260
2003 FORD (RED) UTILITY
Vin#1FMRU17W43LA23209
Sale Date: May 15 2006 @9:00 AM
131986 CGS5/4,11/2006


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863-983-0075


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SLuan B. Glenn A. Sarah A. Caraine A.
S. Walker Smith Williams Montgomery
Lie. Reale Estate
Broker 863-697-0189
/ 863671 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 A 863-697-0189
S 863-677-1010 d & Se Habla Espanol
hs a1 311 To Build' Gel it Now! CBS IIHome Improvement Business! I) Montura Ranch Estates Large U Muse- 20 Acres
Ho)n I Ici( Qoft j3bd 2ba3 I car garage, Established Home improvement business Homn l' t fI ,1.25 Absolutely Perfect for your
I.::.;etj ,:.n TP.is. '.-e A. ppliance package and convenience store on 2 5 acres Fully acre JtlU I( club dream home. '0 Fenrced cile'
.,.:hlIled .:lr, eaiter and setage Read, to equipped and permitted cale ready to be acre ul puod. Lots f 10 ear old
Move In! 5165,000.00 opened Located near the Clubhouse in house on Hacienda. Needs some pines w/ some oaks. riced
Custom Home Al f elome located in MonturaRanch All fumnure fixtures, equip- work but will not last long at Lbekl. recent sales. Will Go
-in,.sr, wilara ioTa1 lij acres It has a ment and inventory included Be our own $199,900 MLS# 200528863 Fast! Only $409,900.00
i,,ii p:rci.ndj IYV litress 5299K' boss" Call for Glenn 6771441 for more
Sweetwater Ave. -.This property has information ML :S#200530488 2) Moore Haven River Gardens 2) US 27 Acres
man beautiful trees that include itak 2) Moore Halen 3 br./2 ba mobile home 2 Home lots ready for your new Looking for the impossible?
hihien irn thil- trees brush. Thereis an erase Livng Room with Cathedral home. Corner lot for $55,000, Opportunity seldom knocks
abtnr. r,ir ,.5idiIe t 5 acres $74.9K Ceilings Large open kitchen and formal din Inside Lot for S50,000 or both twice 5 acres on US 27 on
Sing room Large rear deck with built n bbq f the Palm Beach/ Hendry
ENgr..le2br.a and gazebo Must see at 4J, M. fo $100,000!
inie ra.l.N~ Iiw aand 200540984-County line. Over 937 feet on
2003)Rid subdivision 2 Water US 27 for easy access priced
-.Wte_.. bu.. 3) Ridgdill Subdivision 2 Water rightfora quick sale @ $275K
Whill bu 'l r lld / new' Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Front Mobile Home Lots available Don't let this one get away!
^r, r l^lH na 'Y ] gO, Home Walking distance from Clewiston immediately Cleared and ready
Asigh Schlu and Clewlstol Elementary for your new home. Will not last 3) Moore Haven River Gardens
As Cute as a Button Adorable & in perfect Schools Home has been remodeled roof "s long at $55,000 each!! 7 Lots Available. New
condition! Entrance has beautiful hard-- only 1 ,.ear old Great pnce in a ureal loca. Construction in Growing Area.
wood floors & fireplace. The knockdown & tion. ag Construction in Growing Area.
paint on wails are excellent including 4) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 acs. on Build Your Dream Home Herel
crown molding. Perfect kitchen & dining Meyerchick.Drive, Lot #15, on
.w" ....,i.cile,.d linPric1etlkt lanai 4) Investment opportunity 13 Acres of Riviera St. Reduced for Quick M ch Dr, Lt # ,
.*. -.A l lllfnl avarne ProducingOrange Grove!! Highanddry with Salel!! $74,900 MLS#: 200604536 -thepond @$62K
..";r:., Jlf n lflllTg untaln irrigation from bordering canal. Additional Thatcher Blvd., near the river
,: N,* f .en.ng acreage available. Call Glenn @ (863) 677- @$d S68,000.00
Sn 1 hobist there s house our 1441 forappointment 5) Need Space? Over 2 acres Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8
back 14' x 21' / AC. In one of the best in the desirable Flaghole $58,50000 each
locations in Clewistnon Royal Palm Av. 5)Lake View 3 br/2 ba mobile home ('05 Community. Mobile Home needs Thatcher Blvd., Lots 1 or 12,
Please note the brand new roof will be Fleetwood) in Sunshine Lake Estates. 15 x 15 some work due to hurricane @$60K
installed within the next 30 days so make screen porch overlooking the lake. Open
this your top priority to see today! kitchen with large pantry and breakfast bar. damage so it is being sold as is. ...41..M.-aQMr4.aBa _.tfati
$164,900.000 Mlutsee @Pl12900 MLS#:200630432 Great location, and very nice 125 N.Kennel-Reduced$39,995
Why uy Old When You Can Get New 4 6) MonturaRanch 15 acres ready foryour property MLS# 200636527 735 Palm $59,000.00
lots available 3BR/28A 1 car garage locat- new home. I can help you with the entire 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00
ednfonTexas Ave. Call For More homebuilding process. Call meat677-1441
for details.


SMaribel Sam J.
Gonzalez .. Walker

561-722-7347 8636 1013
SelEspanolS 863-6771013
The Summer of '06 will be a fur trime Just Outs;de of Towni' -\ Fle~rcood
with the sparkling pool that con.ei homi- ,. .a '4'. ri' shop on a be.aul.
with this 4BR 2-bath set amidst ilow ful I 2 acre, r, .ke an O(iff-
ering shrubs and colorful plant.nqis ir
enviable North Side of Clewiston. With Flagholet!!! Oak trees, paved drive-
its spacious rooms, bar area, and way, 5' fence, & pole barn on 1 acre
oversize lot you will vacation e er, lot. Almost forgot the beautiful
day for the price of an ordinary home: remodeled mobile home! Listed @
$305,000.00 $169,900.00
Good 01' Country Livin' will be yours as You won't want to miss out on a
theownerofthis 3BR 2Bath set on 1.25 of 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. There's even a tures a second mobile home, large
Jacuzzi tub i master bath and a fireplace steel building and storage sheds.
in family room 's just vatllg 00000
$154,900 $245,000.00
Definitely Not Nice, In fact Its a 2 Country living at its Best! Home sits
Bd disaster F.' i d it may just lnArFp
be livable. AnJ'F cran bol tt1 made. "SNai l.al frr
doublewide mUlaIUfe inr Semriol, lrinfoari3tir,
Manor for not much more Iton tlh Ilc [
value at $39.91( The Best 1.41 acre 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 I list, show and sell
bath, There's a jacuzzi 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!.
coan blevl )1 I' *Rlbt all, u 2,246sqft. Home on .6 acres located
'arp nlL. Irl. Fe in Clewiston's beautiful Ridg'eview
subd. Estates. Offered @ $279,900.00 Call
$79,900. for showing.


Cathy S. Ashley
Garcia P. Wood

863-228-4798 863-228-1132

Very spacious 2001 manufactured Hidden Tranquility! This Just Reduced!
home on the lake, has all the room you Montura home is a must see KeptMany Fruit
are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has Horseshoe Ac. @
several walk-in closets and a very large liv- for the nature lover seeking Don't Let This
ing/dining area. This home is being peace and quiet. Beautiful lot 2bd/lba on
offered at $124,900. filled with fruit trees is fenced Horseshoe Acret
Seller Motivated
and ready for your enjoyment. i,,:,,,
Oak Trees Line The Driveway! 3bd/2ba and ready for your enjoyment. New Listing'
MH w/full open deck on front to sit in you Offered at $139,900.00. Call Esta il lal
rocker. Home sits on I acre of land in Today! Locar jlt~ lvj
Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors Get it hile pyot
throughout. Recently remodeled, 5ft What a Deal! 2bd/2ba MH / Long! $107.7K
fence around property, and pole barn In
back yard. Get you hands on this beauty extra lot, *Included in Got Land? Lool
foi s169,500.00 Purchase Price* Partially fur- Ranchettesi Pric
nished & squeaky clean! 55 & $34K per acre
Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In older community. Reduced Need Some S
The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in again to 1 9,900. 4bd/2ba doul:
Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, again to $119,900. Montura. Split
screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded room, family r
with Oak trees $415,000 Looking for Land? Look No extras! Hurry
Further! 50+ acres located in Motivated Seller!
Gone Country! 2bd/lba CBS home with a Highlands Co. Call for details! Looking for a w
large family room on a very nice corner lot or starter home
iaille o W. Obispo. The roof is brand wide MH In Mon
available on W Obispo. The roof is brand Check this out! 3bd/2ba MH fenced and on
new! lome is being offered at S165K in 1MRI l nd Is $84.9K
JUST REDUCED!! Absolutely Gorgeous clearS n: r l J nes. New Listingl Se
,,) d new Hoom l l w/ tain 1995 doubt
'( : .,t',,l lA h rfmi- great floor plan. Place is split floor plan,
I ... l ,rd has immaculate! $108,500.00 "cludes garden
a .,; r .... i ,. .cme is horse fenced ar
being offered for S132,500. canal. $124.900.


Enrique Jerry W. Charles
Acosta Smzth H. Kehm

305-506.5876 561-261-3444 305
Se Haba Eapaol 305-968-2242
3BD/2BA Nice 5 wooded acres in Ladeca. Want to Own a Business? Check
tTrees,New A/C, $1 50K this Out! Established commer-
5$139.9k cial upholstery business and
One Slip Away! Montura Ranch Estates property $250K
huge lots in 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K
s. Bring all offers. Own a Piece of Paradise!
$.165K 2.5 Acres in Montura $90K Beautiful building lot/invest-
.lontura Ranch 5 Acres in Pioneer $179.9K ment property in Port LaBelle
IrtQl4TIl'lmni e $49.9K Reduced for Quick
V fl ean 2.5 acres in Montura, fenced Sale
$llJ/Jed %92.5K < "
S.Ian don d $92.5K New Listing! 3bd/2ba CBS
n Bring the kids & dog! This is hamrl,-, lis
a big lot. 3bd/2ba brick home, ell n I U ld
king for develop- poo &fenced t $31 9,000.00 hc,.I ~D- .RI 1 s
acs. in LaBelle
ed to sell fast @ New Development! Call me Out! $225,000.00
for sky valley lots. New Residential Listing on
Space? Spacious 5 wooded acres in Pioneer exclusive Ridgewood Ave.
lewde MH in Plantation on paved road ask- 3bd/2ba on half an acre.
room too many ing $149K Possible owner financing avail-
,won't last! Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba able. Contact me for details &
Only $159K manufactured home in Moore showing.
weekend get away haven $79.9K Back On The Market! 3 bed-
turaRanchEstngle 30 Acres of pasture and r, n l l
paved road. Only woods $755K COr.l .I.i'fT,
New Listing! Moore Haven oft shopping S$ ., _- ,
eluded well main- 3bd/2ba, CBS house O pp
Dlewide 3bd 2ba, $220,000.00 New Listing! Ranch Lak
master bathroom New Ling! Ran
tub w/ separate Estates Moore Haven 2
y fenced and has Call me for vacant Building Lots Side by Side
ea, also next to a land. Lots or acreage. $30,000.00 each
.00


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775 County Rd.
721 LLoop 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.

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D THECYOFCLEWISTOCOMPREHENSIVESOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE CY OF CLEWISTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice Is herby given that the City of Clewiston shall hold a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning
Board acting as the Local Planning Agency on Monday the 22nd day of May. 2006 commencing at 5:30 p.m., at the Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida
City of Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura Ave., Clewiston, Florida 33440. The purpose of this public hearing is Statutes, the following applications) for permit have been re-
to consider changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based Comprehensive Plan Amendments of Clewiston, ceived for projects) in Hendry County:
Forida and to transmit the amended Comprehensive Plan to the City Commission. These revisions and updates are
for the following Ordinance: ic Prevatt construction Inc (Borrow Pit) 5791 Staley Rd, Ft
AN ORDINANCE OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA BASED ON ITS EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT Myer FL33905 has submitted Application060322-15 for
INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP THE TEXT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE, modification of Water Use Permit 26-00760-W to dewater on
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, HOUSING, SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER 50 acres of undeveloped lands. The water will be withdrawn
AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE, CONSERVATION, RECREATION AND OPEN from the Water Table Aquifer and the project is located in
SPACE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONCURREN- Section 15, Township 45 South, Range 28 East
CY ELEMENTS; TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE EXISTING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, AND DATA
AND ANALYSIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA .Cttn BrOtheS (Cotton Cirus 261 STaft Blvd, Clwiston, FL
STATUTES; ADOPTING AN OPTIONAL ECONOMIC ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE Con B 61 C
STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, 33440, has submitted Application 060327-18 for renewal of
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Water Use Permit 26-00383-W to irrigate 172 acres of agd-
cultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from Lake Okee-
Furthermore, revisions have been made to the map series, particularly the Future Land Use Map In order to chobee and the project is located in Section 12, Township 44
respond to the recommendations of the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan. These South, Range 32 East.
revisions may affect property values.
A copy of the proposed Amendments and the Adoption Ordinance shall be available for inspection on week-
days between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. atthe Office of the Deputy Clerk, City of Clewiston City Hall, 115 Ascot Development LLC (Caloosa Lakes) 10175 Six Mile Cy-
West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with press Pkwy, Ste 2, Ft Myers, FL 33912, has submitted Appli-
respecttothe proposed amendments. cation 060323-12 for an Environmental Resource Permit for
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISIONS MADE BY THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY WITH 507.2 acres or resldental lands. The water will be dis-
RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PRO- charged to the Caloosanatchee River and the project is locat-
CEEDINGS, AND HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS-IS MADE WHICH ed in Section Township 43 South, Range 28 ast.
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments shall apply to all property within the incorporated areas of R C P I
the City of Clewiston as depicted on the map. Resource Conservation Properfies Inc (MIphy's Landing)
9990 Coconut Rd, Ste 200; Bonia Spnngs. FL 34135. nas
submitted Application 060328-4 foran Environmental Re-
source Permit for 130.74 acres of residential lands. The wa-
ter will be discharged to the Caloosanatchee River and the
project is located in Sections 29,30, Township 43 Soutn,
Range 28 East.
Moreno Farms Inc (Felda Grove) 3605 SW 149th Aye, Ste 8,
Miami, FL 33196, has submitted Application 060403-13 for a
Water Use Permit to irrigate 97.5 acres of agricultural lands.
The water will be withdrawn from the Sandstone Aquifer and
the project is located in Section 17, Township 45 South,
Range 29 East.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or sub-
mita written request for a copy of the staff report containing
proposed agency action regarding the application by writing
to the South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Envi-
ronmental Resource Regulation, PO Box 24680, West Palm
Beach, FL 33416-4680, but such comments or requests
must be received by 5:00 PM within 21 days from the date of
The City of Clewiston publication.
Mali Chamness, Mayor
Clewiston, Florida Nofurther public notice will be provided regarding this applica-
tion. A copy of the staff report must be requested in order to
HIGHLAND GLADES WATER CONTROL DISTRICT remain advised of further proceedings. Substantially artected
Persons are enliled to request an administrative hearing re-
READINGA REQUESTFORQUALIFICATIONSFORANNUAL FINANCIALAUDITSERVICES glarding ne proposed agency ac31on Dy submitting a wnllet
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Citrus farmers help reduce nutrients in runoff


By Patty Brant

"A day without orange juice is
like a day without sunshine."
We've all heard that. It's one of
Florida citrus' most famous adver-
tising slogans. Perhaps the only liq-
uid more important to Florida is
water. But how do citrus and water
affect each other? Are these two liq-
uid powerhouses compatible?
They are competitors for the
state's water supplies to be sure -
supplies that are becoming more
stressed by pollutants and demand-
ing populations everyyear.
The citrus industry has been a
major factor in Florida's economy,
along with other agricultural crops.
Perhaps citrus, though,.says "Flori-
da" louder and clearer than any
other agricultural commodity.
Although there were groves
deep in South Florida as early as the
1890s, the citrus industry really
became established in the Lake
Placid area in the 1940-50s.
In the five-county Gulf Citrus
Region, including Hendry, Glades,
Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties,
citrus accounts for a total of
169,386 acres. The vast majority
(93,155 acres) are in Hendry Coun-
ty. Collier has the next largest
acreage in citrus, with 34,878; fol-
lowed by Charlotte with 20,183,
Lee with 11,067 and Glades with
10,103 acres. The number of citrus
trees planted in each county is stag-
gering: (1,000 trees) Hendry has
14,298.1; Collier has 5,101.1; Char-
lotte has 2,998.9; Lee has 1,640.9
and Glades has 1,549.2. The region
accounts for about 25 percent of
the state's citrus production,
according to the Gulf Citrus Grow-
ers Association.
As Florida's #1 cash crop, citrus
generates about $1.5 billion in rev-
enue statewide on approximately
800,000 commercial acres.
Citrus is just one of the many
competing interests stressing the
state's limited water resources. As
two of the area's top experts in
water, Dr. Sanjay Shukla and Dr.
Edward A. Hanlon of the University
of Florida Institute of Food and Agri-
cultural Services (IFAS) Southwest
Florida Research Center in
Immokalee agree that everyone
who uses water in Florida must
share in the "pain" to solve the
problem. That "pain" will undoubt-
edly include costs as well as
changes in lifestyle.
In this part of the state, the
Caloosahatchee Watershed keeps
the water flowing.
A watershed is an area of land


that water flows across as it moves
toward a common body of water,
such as a stream, river, lake or
coast. From central Florida, water
flows southward, moving through
the watershed to the Caloosahatch-
ee River and from there to the Gulf
of Mexico, providing life giving
water to the land, animals and
humans alike.
All groundwater in Caloosa-
hatchee Basin drains to the river
eventually if not evaporated or used
by plants. It carries with it nutrients
and pollutants that eventually also
end up in the river if not removed
beforehand.
Dr. Hanlon is a professor of Soil
and Water Science at the IFAS Cen-
ter. He's been involved in the study
for 22 years. Dr. Sanjay Shukla has
been an Assistant Professor in Agri-
cultural and Biological Engineering
there for six years.
The two men agree that the
problem of supplying fresh clean
water for all of this area's needs can
be solved, but the answer will
come only if we all change the way
we think about water and are will-
ing to pay the cost to protect it.
For citrus growers, that cost
now includes implementing Best
Management Practices (BMPs).
Just a few months ago, a system of
BMPs for the Gulf Citrus area was
established. It is the third citrus
BMP area to be set up, following
Indian River and Peace River. A
cooperative effort of multiple cit-
rus-related groups including Gulf
Citrus Growers Assoc., IFAS, South
Florida Water Management District,
Charlotte Harbor, Farm Bureau,
Florida Citrus Mutual Fresh from
Florida and National Resources
Conservation Services came
together to forge the system of vol-
untary procedures. These BMPs are
a set of scientifically-scrutinized
methods aimed at improved water
quality, which are economical for
the grower and produce practical
results, Dr. Shukla explained.
Growers' operations were visit-
ed by a BMP committee of IFAS, the
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services and the Depart-
ment of Environmental Protection.
They explained the options avail-


Special to INI/Florida Archives
This photo from 1916 shows oranges being transported to
market by water. Boats traveled the Caloosahatchee River to
collect the orange crop from area groves.


able to each and made suggestions
to customize BMPs for their individ-
ual operation.
These BMPs look at four areas:
*Water Management
Erosion Control and Sediment
Management
Pest Management
Nutrient Management
Once a grower signs off on the
document, they are presumed to
be in compliance with regulations.
Therefore, if a problem exists with
water quality, growers who have
not yet signed off on it will be
looked at first as the possible
source of pollution. The burden
will be on them to show that their
runoff is not harmful to the environ-
ment. This monitoring is costly and
time consuming, making it much
more attractive to growers to sign
on to these environmentally sound
practices.
BMPs handle water quality by
keeping water on the farm or grove
for an extended period where it is
filtered through the soil several
times. It then can be used again by
agriculture or be diverted for urban
uses.
The integration of BMPs into the
citrus industry is an important step
forward. "BMPs are "useful com-
mon sense techniques that are
directed at enhancing and protect-
ing water quality," according to
Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services Commis-
sioner, Charles H. Bronson.
Although agriculture gets much
of the blame for pollution, Dr.
Shukla said Florida's farmers actu-
ally do a very good job of cleaning
up the nutrients they add to the
land. BMPs are just the newest part
of that.
Agriculture also gets tagged as


being a heavy water user, possibly
because citrus and cattle are the
largest land area in Southwest Flori-
da. However, according to Dr.
Shukla, about 40 percent of the
total water used to irrigate citrus
returns to recharge the aquifer a
similar percentage as irrigation
water from row crops. He points
out that it's an important way that
agriculture serves society.
Irrigation water filters into the
soil, and is purified as it makes its
way to the ground water, ultimately
to supply water for everyone. In
fact, open areas of all types, known
as critical groundwater recharge
areas, help water return to the
aquifer. That doesn't happen in
urban areas, where the land is
"protected" by concrete and
human structures and water runs
off.
Most citrus operations in the
Caloosahatchee Basin use
impoundment areas (storm water
impoundments, reservoirs and
farm ponds), a requirement of
South Florida Water Management
District that helps prevent down-
stream flooding.
Dr. Shukla is putting forth his
idea that water from these
impoundments could be used to
irrigate crops and sold to water util-
ities, reimbursing the landowner
for costs incurred. In that way, they
would become integral parts of the
water utility system.
These impoundment ponds are
a maximum of two feet deep, stor-
ing an inch of stormwater, and are
situated all over the watershed.
They are effective in cleaning our
water, Dr. Shukla explained. Hold-
ing water on the land is a benefit
because it stays in the watershed
longer and results in better quality


water through natural filtration.
Known as the distributed reservoir
concept, it adds no cost to society.
They are already there so growers
don't have to invest funding to put
them in or take more land out of
productive use, and local govern-
ments won't lose land from their
tax roles.
Currently, test cells for the C-43
Reservoir just west of LaBelle, are
under construction. This reservoir
is not intended as a water source,
but is to hold water to minimize
discharges, overflow and surges
downriver to the estuary. Such
reservoirs have a high construction
cost to the taxpayer and take land
off tax roles.
Runoff which is stored in
impoundments before being even-
tually discharged into a swale,
ditch, then a canal and the river has
environmental benefits similar to a
wetland, eventually discharged into
the river. By the time it gets to the
river, most of the sediment has
been retained in the impound-
ment. Dr. Shukla admits he has no
data on water quality going to the
river from impoundments at this
time, but a large percentage of the
nitrogen and phosphorous it car-
ried has been filtered out by that
time. Water that still contains phos-
phorous and other nutrients can be
reused on crops.
Dr. Hanlon's idea is not to divide
agriculturists, urbanites and envi-
ronmentalists. We all need to learn
what is best for the entire system,
he points out, adding that discharg-
ing runoff down the river is not only
a waste, but can be harmful to the
environment. Instead, that water
could be sold for urban use, utiliz-
ing Dr. Shukla's research and
changing the way we think about
water.
Dr. Hanlon's.concept involves a
closed cycle, much like the rain
cycle water falls from clouds as
rain, is absorbed into the ground
and eventually ends up in the
ocean where it evaporates back
into the atmosphere.
In Dr. Hanlon's cycle, runoff is
stored in agricultural impound-
ments for an alternative water sup-
ply program. The runoff is filtered
naturally through a series of
impoundments. It would then be
collected at a water purification
facility. From there some will be
returned to the impoundments for
agricultural use or go through addi-
tional treatment for urban use. (See
graphic of Dr. Hanlon's concept.)
Detention/retention ponds may
also be used for mitigation of


endangered species.
A pilot study is under way now
for the Okeechobee Basin, Dr.
Shukla said, in which will pay
ranchers to save water.
Dr. Hanlon sees pitfalls in some
other proposals for water manage-
ment. He cautions that we need to
make sure short term answers
don't cause a problem in the long
run. By 2050, he said, water supply
plants are expected to draw from
the Floridan aquifer, which is
brackish/saline and requires the
use of expensive reverse osmosis
to clean. Instead, he reasons, we
should think ahead and use water
filtered naturally through a system
of ponds that would make its way
over time down to the west coast,
or could be pushed along faster
through a pipeline. Dr. Hanlon is
sure that "water harvesting for agri-
cultural lands is the ticket." "It's
cheaper. It's natural. It makes
sense," he points out, adding that
such a system might need pumps
and a filter system to actually work
as utility company infrastructure.
Using water as a commodity,
providing an additional capital
source for farmers, could drive the
system, he feels.
Dr. Shukla believes everyone in
the watershed area is part of the
problem, and therefore needs to be
part of the solution. He believes we
should "keep agriculture in agricul-
ture" the more of the Caloosa-
hatchee Watershed that becomes
urban, the less is in agriculture and
wildlife which can actually improve
the state's water situation. He feels
growers should be helped to meet
the challenge of a clean environ-
ment using changing regulations
while remaining competitive.
Ron Hamil, Executive Director
of Gulf Citrus Growers Association,
points out that the citrus industry
has survived hurricanes, droughts,
freezes, diseases and financial
downturns. The industry is facing
increasing pressures to practice
ever more environmentally friendly
conservation methods and is tak-
ing positive actions at a more
sophisticated level of environmen-
tal leadership. BMPs, he said, can
save costs to growers and result in
higher productivity.
Drs. Hanlon and Shukla point
out that development exacerbates
water problems, saying everybody
relies on groundwater but not
everybody recharges the ground-
water the way agriculture does.


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