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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: June 1, 2006
Frequency: weekly
regular
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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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Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, June 1, 2006 Volume 79, Number 50


At a Glance

EDC meets
Monday, June 5
The Glades County Econom-
ic Development Council meets
the first Monday of each month
at 6:15 p.m. in the conference
room at Glades Electric Cooper-
ative. Our next meeting is June
5. All members are welcome.

Career center
to open
The Southwest Florida
Workforce Development Board,
Inc. and Agency for Workforce
Innovation, Dynamic Educa-
tional Systems, Inc., Educational
Data Systems, Inc., Florida
Department of Children and
Families, Vocational Rehabilita-
tion Services and Workforce
Council of Southwest Florida,
Inc. will host a grand opening
for the new Career and Service
Centers of Southwest Florida,
Hendry/Glades Office Friday,
June 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the
remodeled offices at 215 South
Francisco Street, Clewiston.
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP to (863) 983-6138.

Development
planning set
The south central regional
forum for the statewide strate-.
gic plan for economic develop-
ment meeting, "Roadmap to
Florida's Future," will be held
Tuesday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. at the Turner Agri-
Civic Center, 2250 Roan Street
in Arcadia. Presented by Enter-
prise Florida in partnership with
Florida's Hearthland REDI
(FHREDI), those who plan to
attend should RSVP to Cindy
Carmichael at FHREDI at i863
385-4900 by June 6.

Hurricane
help available
Help is still available for Hur-
ricane Wilma victims from our
local Community Rebuilding
Ecumenical Workforce
(CREW) but you must register
again!
Community Rebuilding
Ecumenical Workforce
(CREW) is a caring network of
Hendry and Glades Counties'
civic, social, service, and faith-
based groups, agencies, and
organizations, along with con-
cerned individuals and busi-
nesses, formed to address the
physical, emotional, and spiri-
tual needs-of the community in
the restoration and rebuilding
of their lives and homes in
times of a natural or man-made
disaster
CREW will provide collabo-
rative leadership and advocacy
in meeting the needs for revital-
izing and improving the quality
of life for the most vulnerable in
the community.
For more information, ques-
tions, or to schedule an
appointment, please call of
visit: CREW Headquarters, First
United Methodist Church, 352
W. Arcade Avenue, Clewiston,
phone (863) 983-4316 (John
3:16) or email CREWheadquar-
ters@aol.com.

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Index
Classifieds . .19-23
Obituaries ..........2
Opinion . . .4
School . . . .9
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Main Street group organizing


MOORE HAVEN Main
Street Moore Haven, Inc. will
hold its organizational meeting
Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at the
Marina RV Resort, 900 CR 720.
Refreshments will be provided
courtesy of Joyner Development.
According to Main Street
Moore Haven part time program
manager Tracy Whirls, while the
purpose of the meeting is to elect
officers and directors and estab-
lish committees, the meeting is
especially important as it is the
first Main Street meeting held


separately from the Economic
Development Council.
"This meeting will launch
Main Street as an entity apart
from the, EDC," Ms. Whirls said,
noting that only four EDC direc-
tors may also serve on the Main
Street board to maintain compli-
ance with rules regulating 501 c 3
charitable organizations.
So far, EDC members have led
the vanguard in joining Main
Street Moore Haven. United
States Sugar Corporation; a plat-
inum level EDC member, is the


latest EDC member to join Main
Street as a partner.
In the letter accompanying
the $1500 check from USSC
Charitable Trust, USSC senior
Vice President for Public Affairs
Robert Coker expressed the
company's continued commit-
ment "to help preserve the his-
toric core of Moore Haven."
Also joining Main Street
Moore Haven this month are
Stanley Planty, Patty Register,
John Ahern, Paul Beck, David
McGee and Tom and Arlene


Water Day: Students meet reading goals


bubmitled 10 tlaoes County Uemocrat
Students at West Glades Elementary school who met their reading goals were treated
to Water Day, on Friday, May 26 kicking off the summer with plenty of fun.


Johnson.
As many EDC members are
also Main Street members, Ms.
Whirls, who is also the EDC
executive director, said creating
the separate board doesn't mean
the EDC is abandoning Main
Street or the effort to revitalize
Moore Haven.
"This will give us an opportu-
nity to broaden our experience
base and bring fresh blood and
new ideas to the table," Ms.
Whirls said, adding that she
hopes the Main Street board and


committees will attract city prop-
erty and business owners, city
officials and potential investors -
the key stakeholders in the
process of redesigning the city
and rebuilding the city's econo-
my.
"Moore Haven is the only city
on Lake Okeechobee or on the
Caloosahatchee this side of Ft.
Myers that was designed to front
on the river. We have naturally
here what other communities in
See Street -Page 12


River Rally



this weekend


With queries from Cape
Coral, West Palm Beach, Orlan-
do and elsewhere coming in
every day, Moore Haven is
revved up and ready for the sec-
ond annual River Rally, spon-
sored by the City of Moore
Haven and Main Street Moore
Haven, Inc.
Slated for Saturday, June 3,
from 10 a.m. to I p.m. at the his-
toric Torn Perry Park, Riverside
Drive, in Moore Haven, accord-
ing to Main Street Moore Haven
program manager and EDC
director Tracy Whirls, residents
shouldn't be surprised to hear
the sound of rolling thunder
next weekend.
"We'\e posted the event on
.-ermjotorcycle. .ebsite-.n the
state of Florida we could think
of. The -Christian Motorcycle
Association, is coming to bless
the bikes and has been very gra-
cious about promoting the event


among its members. We-'ve had
queries from the Southern
Cruisers in West Palm Beach,
Abate members from Cape
Coral and VWindtalk motorcycle
magazine and website has been
promoting the festival on their
website and will feature the
event in their August issue," Ms.
Whirls said.
For the motorcycle enthusi-
ast, a poker run .and games
galore should keep them enter-
tained, while vendors have
signed up to sell jewelry, pins, .
patches, custom painting by
Signs, Lines and Designs, and
other motorcycle accessories.
Nonbikers can come and enjoy
watching the motorcycle
games, listen to lixe music and
enjoy lots of different kinds of
food.
Mayor and Harley enthusiast
See Rally -Page 12


Glades County:


Grass is greener


Water Day at West Glades Elementary School on Friday featured will be the slip and
slide, the "war" zone featuring water guns and water balloons.


By Barbara Oehlbeck
There is something soul-sat-
isfying, even comforting, about
walking into a house and being
greeted with the fragrance of a
big pot of soup-from-scratch
simmering on the back burner,
or a pot of big lima beans with
a smoky ham hock, or on spe-
cial occasions the sweet smell
of jelly-making in progress.
And, in the same home -a lot
more than just a house-when
driving around to the back
entrance, maybe on Mondays,
there's a fresh, clean line of
clothes stretching off sunward
batting back and forth in the
sunlight in a capricious wind.


And in the same home, later on
when the bed is turned back
and the pillows fluffed, some-
one will say, "Oh, how good
the smell of fresh air and sun."
There's no hint of lint-free
tablets or static-free papers or
the hint-of-mint spray that
sometimes goes in the dryer in
amongst the things to be dried.
Oh, there's a perfectly work-
able dryer in the house, yet
strange as it may seem it's
never been used, and probably
won't be unless something
awful happens to make hang:
ing clothes on the line impossi-
ble, something like the light of
See County Page 12


Teacher following


Her one true dream


By Barbara Oehlbeck

MUSE "I'm doing what
I've always wanted and
dreamed of doing," said Kelly
Fleming, a teacher at West
Glades School, in her soft,
southern, well modulated
voice. Kelly teaches fifth grade
social studies and science.
A graduate of Moore Haven
High School, Kelly began col-
lege at Edison, then finished at
Gulf Coast University with a
degree in Elementary Educa-
tion.
She interned at West Glades
and immediately afterwards
was hired.
When asked what exactly
does she like about teaching,
with a beaming smile she said,
"Each student is different, each
one has different needs...


that's what I like. There are no
two days alike."
And when asked about the
problem of some students not
speaking
English, she
replies,
"Well, that's
a real chal-
lenge."
So what 1
happens?
After
thinking
about this Kelly
challenge for Fleming
a minute she
said, "Of course the majority of
the students are English-speak-
ing. Right now in my class there
are only two exceptions. One
speaks a little English; the other
is extremely limited. Recently, a
program has been started at
See Teacher- Page 12


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Pennies for patients
Students at Moore Haven Elementary School collected pennies, nickels, dimes and
quarters during the Pennies for Patients campaign to benefit the Leukemia and Lym-
phoma Society. Miss Decker's fourth grade class raised $125.00 and will receive a
pizza party for collecting the most money. The combined total for the entire school
was 146 pounds of change and $165.00 in checks and bills. Miss Decker, a fourth
grade teacher at Moore Haven Elementary, with her students along with coordinators
of the fundraiser, Carla Shearer and Cindy Ringstaff.
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Obituaries .n-


Robert D.
McQueen, Sr.
Robert D. McQueen, Sr., age 74,
died on May 26,2006 in Indianapo-
lis. Mr. McQueen retired in 1985
after 35 years of service at Western
Electric as a Department Chief.
Since retirement, Mr. and Mrs.
McQueen divided their time
between Indianapolis and Florida.
He was a member of St. Roch
Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
Mr. McQueen also served at St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church in Moore Haven. A self-less
volunteer, Mr. McQueen was a
charter member of the Buckhead
Ridge Florida Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, DeVere and Martha Lucille
Bettcher McQueen and one grand-
son, Thomas Q. McQueen. He was
the beloved husband of 57 years to
Patricia A. Bickers McQueen and
the father of seven precious chil-
dren, Carolyn Sharp, Robert D. and
(Lynette) McQueen, Jr., Donald
and (Monika) McQueen, Nancy
and (Ronald) Butler, John J.
McQueen, Larry and (Robin)
McQueen, and Patricia L.
McQueen. He is also survived by 18
grandchildren, 10 great grandchil-
dren and 14 nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of Paul and
(Trae) McQueen; brother-in-law of
Betty and the late, Alan Hussion,
and Wesley and (Carlene) Bickers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Tuesday, May 30,
2006 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Roch
Catholic Church. Friends may call
on Monday, May 29, 2006 from 4


until 8 p.m. at Daniel F. O'Riley
Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St.,
Indianapolis, Ind. where morning
prayers will be said on Tuesday,
May 31 at 10:30 am. prior to Mass.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the St. Joseph Catholic
Worker Church Food Pantry, PO
Box 1109,1800 US 27 North, Moore
Haven, FL 33471.
Marion
Stanley Newton
Marion Stanley (Stan) Newton,
age 62, a resident of Lakeport since
1998, died on Wednesday, May 24,
2006. He was born on June 29,
1944 in Ft. Myers, and was an Army
Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Sally
Rider Newton, of Lakeport; his
three sons, Gary (Jennifer) Homes-
Newton of Lakeport, Kevin (Aman-
da) Zarrella of Lakeport, and Jeffrey
(Yabel) Zarrella, also of Lakeport.
He is also survived by his two
daughters, Ronnica (Rob) Stanley
of Nashville, TN, and Lainne (Kyle)
Kitterman of Lakeport; along with
grandchildren, Julia, 18, Jocelyn,
13, Ariel, 12, Jordon, 7, Chelsey, 11,
Taylor, 7, Aaron, 7, Legacy, 5,
James, 4 months, and one on the
way. In addition, he is also survived
by three brothers and two sisters.
The family will receive friends
from noon until 1 p.m. on Monday,
June 5, at the Maple Grove Baptist
Church, 120 E. S.R. 78 N.E., Lake-
port. Memorial services will follow
at 1 p.m. Pastor Scott Garvin will
officiate.
All arrangements are under the
direction and care of the Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory.


Staff is busy planning for more volunteer groups coming tnis
summer from Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. They also
hope to challenge local businesses and individuals to help
pitch in as well with donations and volunteer time.


Case managers help give hope by getting donated furniture
to clients whose furniture was destroyed by Hurricane Wilma
as they prepare for Memorial Day weekend when volunteers
from Lakeland will come in to help rebuild homes.




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Eric and Ashley Greer
Hall/Greer
Ashley Birdsong Hall, formerly
of Clewiston, and Eric Justin Greer
were married April 8 at River Palm
Cottages and Fish Camp in Jensen
Beach. The bride is the daughter of
David and Kay Hall of Ft. Pierce,
and the groom is the son of Kathy
Bean of Salisbury, Mo., and the late
Rick Greer.
Bridesmaids included Cristina
Howard of St. Louis, Mo., Amanda
Woods and Summer liams of
Kansas City, Mo., Mary Middleton
of Columbia, Mo., and the groom's
sister Courtney Bean of Salisbury.
The best man was Henry Henke of


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Salisbury, and the groomsmen
were Jason Stanek of Columbia,
Scott Fielder of Medford, Ore., and
the bride's brother David J. Hall of
Gainesville. The ceremony was
performed by the bride's uncle,
Kim Birdsong, ofSedalia, Mo.
The bride, a 2000 graduate of
LaBelle High School, graduated
from the University of Missouri's
School of Journalism in 2003, and
is currently an ABC News
anchor/reporter for KDRV-TV in
Medford, Ore. The groom, also a
graduate of the University of Mis-
souri, is a manager with Enterprise
Car Rental in Medford, where the
couple will reside.


CREW has been helping people
throughout our community
I Hendry and Glades counties) and
identifying others who need help
for several months. Over the next
three months, CREW has already
scheduled three volunteer cres
from Lakeland, Florida, Pennsyl a-
nia, Ohio and Indiana who are vol-
unteering their time, donating sup-
plies and paying their own
transportation and personal
expenses to come to our commu-
nity to help rebuild homes and
mend lives. CREW has identified a
lot of people with needs. It will take
a long time to meet these needs.
Obviously the more volunteers and
the more donations; the quicker
this process will be. Many other
long term recovery groups that
have helped communities like ours
recover have found it takes years.
CREW expects the same.
I wanted to take the time to
acknowledge the many people
who have helped get us to where
we are today. It is important that the
community knows how local indi-
viduals and business have helped,
as well as th9se from far away.
Crystal Strickland, Patricia and
David Adams, AGAPE home, and
Babcock Furniture donated mat-
tress for people whose mattresses
were destroyed in the hurricane.
Rawl's Real Estate donated office
furniture. The Career and Service
center has donated office equip-
ment and supplies. Blue tarps were
donated from the Core of Engi-
neers, New Harvest Church, and
the First United Methodist Church.
Lumber was donated by Ronald
Rounds, who also volunteered
time and skilled labor. Bentley Kill-
mon donated use of truck. Carson
Killmon, Miguel Herrera and Tracy


Rounds donated time and labor.
Veronica Gambel donated dry wall
as did Davidson's Dry Cleaners
who also generously donated pan-
eling and carpet. David and Tommy,
McClussky donated time and ,labor.
' ,\anda Banks donated a'hot water
heater. David Adams volunteered
time and skilled labor and use of
materials. The City of Clewiston has
provided us office space, and City
Building and Zoning Department
has provided invaluable advice and
feedback for us as we prepare to
help clients rebuild their homes.
The First United Methodist Church
also has donated a lot of time, food,
and office space and office supplies
and covered a lot of our start up
costs, as well as hosting several vol-
unteer groups. Pastor and Kathy
Hicks, of this same church, also
provided numerous hours of vol-
unteer time and professional
expertise, as well as furniture. The
Community Presbyterian Church
donated a Shed and volunteer time.
The First Baptist Church donated
time and labor.
In addition, we have lots of
exciting things happening. We are
hoping to assist at least 5 families
living in condemned trailers apply
for new donated ones, assist a vol-
unteer group and family build a
home from the ground up, repair
interior damage for those whose
insurance only covered their roofs,
repair and replace roofs, referral
and advocacy as well as case man-
agement services to families, edu-
cation, and many other services.
We have volunteer groups coming
in from Lakeland, Ohio, Indiapa
and Pennsylvania. We also hope to
increase our volunteer labor by
recruiting local individuals and
organizations to assist as well.


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replacing ceiling and paneling to help the residents of Hendry
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Farming vital to state's economy


By MazyAnn Morris
Historically, Florida has
always been all about agricul-
ture, from drainage pioneer,
Hamilton Disston in the 1800s,
to sugar pioneers, Edwin Mott
and the Fanjul family. Farmers
came from the "dust bowl" of
the mid-west in the 1930s and
before.
Some of the state's first set-
tlers were cattle ranchers in the
1800s. These tough pioneers
rounded up the scrub cattle they
found in Florida. The cattle were
descended from the cattle left by
* Spanish explorers in the 1500s
* and 1600s. Early Floridians
turned the wild cattle into a busi-
ness, driving them to the west
coast of the state to be shipped
to Cuba for beef. They also pro-
vided meat for Confederate
troops during the Civil War.
Agriculture is a very prof-
itable business in Florida. In
2003, 30 percent of the land in
the state was farmed, according
to the U.S. Department of Agri-
culture (USDA). With year-
around warm temperatures and
50-some inches of rain, Florida
is ideal for many crops. In addi-
tion, North Florida's Thorobred
horse industry has produced 86
equine millionaires, including
[ 1978's Triple Crown winner,
Affirmed.
Agriculture made a $62 bil-
lion impact on Florida's econo-
my in 2003 according to the
Florida Department of Agricul-
ture and Consumer Services
(FDACS). The industry accounts
for 648,000 total jobs and $6.4
billion in actual production.
Greenhouse/nursery opera-
i tions account for $1.6 billion;
tomatoes, $516 million; cattle,
more than $348 million; and,
sugarcane, $560 million.
Florida produce finds its way
into nearly every household in
Sthe U.S. and has agricultural
trade with over 100 foreign
countries generating $1.3 billion
in cash receipts. (FDACS)
All those agriculture indus-
tries require water.
Virtually all Florida's water
comes from rain. There are no
spring-fed underground rivers
Here just rain that falls on the
ground and people who use it.
People use it to drink, wash
laundry and cars, water lawns,
and grow vegetables, fruit trees,
landscapeplants and sugarcane.
'Water in Florida can be found
in two places: ground water
(underground aquifers) which
supplies 62 percent of the state's
water needs and surface water
(lakes and the canals that flow
from them), which supply the
remaining 38 percent. Water sci-
entists and managers have
developed classifications for
working with water data: Public,
(water plants for homes, busi-
nesses, etc), and self-supplied,
agricultural, commercial
(includes mining), recreational
(golf courses, for instance), and
power generation.
Only some is metered; most
is estimated, based on a "factor"
a number value proven by use to
represent the actual amount
used.
Ground water is used for 92
percent of the state's drinking
water.
Power plants and irrigation
consume 82 percent of the sur-
face water used.
Most of the surface water is
from managed canals and lakes,
such as Lake Okeechobee,
which supplies Glades, Hendry,
Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie
counties, the Caloosahatchee
River (Glades, Hendry and Lee
counties). A large percentage of
Sthe water that is flooded onto
fields or groves is not absorbed
and is pumped back into canals
or ditches for later use.
Although public (water
plants) and domestic (from
wells) water use has increased
due to population increases, the
per capital (per person) use has
been reduced from 144 gallon


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$$$ Crops: veggies (sweet corn, rice), sugarcane and
nursery/greenhouse
Acres: 340,000 in sugarcane, 58,600 in veggies, (of which 26,000 is
corn and 14,000 rice)
DADE $578 million 93,000 acres
$$$ Crops: veggies, greenhouse and nursery and fruit and some
livestock
Acres: 34,000 in veggies (of which 18,000 is snap beans, 7,200 avo-
cados, 5,300 squash), 6,100 nursery stock
HENDRY- $376 million 552,000 acres
$$$ Crops: fruits, veggies, hay and other, milk and bees
Acres: 105,000 in citrus, 72,000 sugarcane, 17,600 veggies
POLK- $285 million, 620,000 acres
$$$ Crops: citrus, nursery/greenhouse and cattle
Acres: 117,000 in citrus
COLLIER-$268 million 181,000 acres
$$$ Crops: vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes,
greenhouse/nursery
Acres: 36,000 in citrus, 18,000 in veggies (of which 14,000 aretoma-
toes)
ORANGE $243 million 147,000 acres
$$$ Crops: citrus, nursery/greenhouse and cattle
Acres: 8,700 in citrus
HIGHLANDS- $236 million 577,000 acres
$$$ Crops: fruits, nursery/greenhouse, cattle and bees
Acres: 81,000 in citrus, 1,500 in bulbs (flowers)
OKEECHOBEE- $144 million 393,000 acres
$$$ Cattle, milk and some crops: melons and potatoes
Acres: 12,000 in citrus
MARTIN $128 million 206,000 acres
$$$ Crops: fruit, mainly oranges, nursery/greenhouse, cattle
Acres: 48,000 in citrus
ST. LUCIE $128 million 222,000 acres
$$$ Crops: fruit and cattle
Acres: 93,000 in citrus
LEE-$113 million 126,000 acres
$$$ Crops: nursery/greenhouse, fruit, aquaculture, livestock and
bees
Acres: 14,000 in citrus, 3,300 veggies (of which 1,800 were cucum-
bers)
GLADES $72 million 408,000 acres
$$$ Crops: hay and other and livestock
Acres: 8,600 in citrus
OSCEOLA- $65 million 653,000 acres
$$$ Crops: fruits, nursery/greenhouse and cattle
Acres: Citrus 10,600
*BROWARD $50 million 24,000 acres
$$$ Crops: nursery/greenhouse, vegetables and bees
Acres: 400 in citrus and 800 veggies
MONROE $3 million 102 acres
$$$ Crops: aquaculture, nursery/greenhouse and fruit (floraculture,
avocados, mangos)
Acres noted: "Cannot be disclosed"


per day consumption in 1983 to
106 gallons per day in 2000. This
is due to more use of reclaimed
water (treated wastewater or
sewage) for irrigation of land-
scaping, more efficient water fix-
tures and increased use of
xeriscaping (grouping thirsty
plants together and using more
native plants) techniques for
landscaping.
Commercial water use,
broadly, is for general commer-
cial, 10 percent; food production
and manufacturing 6 percent;
pulp and paper, 27 percent; and
mining, 33 percent. Polk County
is the largest commercial water
user in the South Florida Water
Management District. Water in
Polk County used for mining of
phosphate, sand and limestone
accounted (road building) for
the vast majority despite the
many citrus groves.
Recreational water use
includes watering grass in public
parks, playgrounds, athletic
fields, golf courses, green areas
on highways and cemeteries
and filling non-agricultural
ponds and swimming pools.
Agriculture, including water-
ing livestock, is the largest user
of water in Florida. About 48
percent of the state's total water
is used for agriculture.
Most of the water comes
from the Floridian aquifer, the
remainder from surface water:
Lake Okeechobee and its canals
in the Everglades Agricultural
Area (EAA) (Glades, Martin,
Palm Beach and St. Lucie coun-
ties) and the canals associated


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with the headwaters of the
Upper St. Johns River (Okee-
chobee and St. Lucie counties in
SFWMD). South Florida is inten-
sively irrigated for sugarcane,
citrus and vegetables to the tune
of 63 percent of the state's total
surface water withdrawals.
More than ,one-half the agri-
cultural, acreage in farms, is in
improved pasture, but almost
none of the pastureland is irri-'
gated. More than 80 percent of
the remaining acreage (citrus,
sugarcane, nurseries/green-
houses and veggies) is irrigated.
Since the state's water supply
depends on rainfall, irrigation
depends on rainfall. But the drier
it is, the more farmers need to
irrigate, not less. This irrigation
is for food and jobs, not for
esthetics, like lawns and land-
scaping; hence watering and
car washing restrictions during
droughts.
Agricultural use includes
watering to keep cr6ps from
freeze damage. Ice stays at 32
degrees when a wind chill can
drop below that. Flooding the
fields during the off-season kills
insects and weeds and helps
reduce subsidence of the soil.
The rice crop grown on some
sugarcane fields reduces the
expense of running pumps and
building dikes to keep water on
the fields when flooding them.
Rice is profitable and rice
increases sugar yields by a
ton/acre the year following.
Palm Beach, Hendry, St.
Lucie Counties in SFWMD, plus
Indian River County accounted
for nearly one-half of the total
water used for agriculture in
2000, the last year published
data was found. Florida's sub-
tropical climate and mild win-
ters allow for early spring crops
and multiple crops each year,
and the State's proximity to east
coast markets allows fast ship-
ping.


The scientists looked at 28
specific cope types and broke
these into four main categories:
veggies, fruit, field, and orna-
mentals and grasses. Of these
four major types, fruit was the
largest user of water for irriga-
tion (47 percent) and citrus
accounted for 98 percent of that.
Field crops, including sugarcane
were the second largest user of
water, using nearly 26 percent.
Together citrus and sugarcane
accounted for 66 percent of the
acres irrigated and 68 percent of
the water used for agriculture.
Better methods of farming
and irrigation have increased
Citrus trees/acre from 80 trees
per acre in 1970 to 130 trees per
acre in 2000 (Florida Agricultural
Statistics Service 2000), so the
acreage is less, but the fruit is
more. Micro-irrigation use is
increasing so more acreage is
irrigated efficiently and the more
wasteful flood irrigation is being
phased out as new groves use,
and old groves are changed
over, to micro-irrigation.
Harvested sugarcane acreage
has remained relatively constant
at 440,000 acres since 1994
according to the Florida Depart-
ment of Agriculture and Con-
suuer Services (FDACS). Veg-
etable acreage has decreased
slightly, but acreage for orna-
mentals and grasses have.
increased in the past 20 years,
driven by the development
industry. Sod and many land-
scape plants are needed for new
homes and businesses and they
require large amounts of water
to grow arid maintain until sale.
Sugar refineries produce more
water, recovered from the cane
being processed, than they use.
Water, discharged from agricul-
tural uses back into canals may
be later pumped back into culti-
vated acreage for re-use.
Most water for recreational
uses is for golf courses, which
use 72 percent of the recreation-
al water and 48 percent of the
reclaimed water. 61 percent of
recreational acreage is for golf
courses. Although golf courses
are designed with ponds to
catch runll for re-use as well as
esthetics and water hazards.
The largest consumers of
water in Florida are agriculture
and recreation. This is mainly
due to high evapotranspiration
during hot, dry weather when
demands are high.
Because of changes to the
Florida environment, a program
of "Best Management Practices"
(BMP) has been implemented
by the water management dis-
tricts, particularly SFWMD,
where the areas that drain into
the Everglades (watershed, or
basins) are concerned. BMPs are
five categories: nutrient control,
nutrient source, water manage-
ment, sediment control and pas-
ture management. The FDEP
(Florida Department of Environ-
mental Protection, University of
Florida, Institute of Food and
agricultural Sciences and
landowners in the EAA financial-
ly sponsor research to monitor
the BMP program.
The 1994 Everglades Forever
Act targeted the reduction of
phosphorous in the water as key
to the ecological health of South
Florida. The Kissimmee River
Watershed, by way of the river
and Lake Okeechobee and
much area to the south of the
lake is monitored for phospho-
rus. The goal was to reduce
phosphorus by 25 percent.
Phosphorous has been reduced,
not by 25 percent, but by more
than 50 percent in the EAA since
Sthe program's start.
Resources for this article
included: "Water Withdrawals,
Use, Discharge and Trends in
Florida, 2000," USGS and FDEP,
"Everglades Program Best man-
agement Practices Annual
Report, 2004," SFWMD, "2000
Census of Agriculture," USDA.


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immigration reform contains no
guest worker provisions, instead
focusing more on enforcement.
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LANDFILL: Regarding the proposed landfill, I do not think anyone
has looked at: Number one where the population is that the trash is'
coming from? There are about 7 million persons from West Palm to
the Keys and less than 3 million from Naples to Tampa. That means
about 2/3 of the trash is going to be coming from the southern part of
the state below Lake Okeechobee and as far as I can see the only road
that goes to the "proposed dump" is 27. How many of you have ever
followed a garbage truck and gagged the whole time? That is what will
be going through Moore Haven EVERY DAY. Number 2 -I read an arti-
cle in a local paper and someone seems to think it is the wealthy and
large land owners that are opposed to the landfill duh I do not think
there are too many large land owners and wealthy people that have a-
landfill in their back yard and I do not see them lined up to get one.
Why do the wealthy in Collier County want to dump on Glades County
duh how many doctors, lawyers, professional people and degree
people live in Lee and Collier County versus Glades County duh?
With a landfill on the horizon how many wealthy, educated profes-
sional people are even going to think about moving to the landfill capi-
tal of Florida?
Number 3 a landfill is like a brand new car it lost a chunk of
value when you drove it off the parking lot and the older it gets the
greater the liability and cost of it until it goes to the junk yard only a
landfill is a liability forever nice pristine countryside only gains in
value forever not only that it pays taxes forever a landfill costs for-
ever
Number 4 Moore Haven is a diamond in the rough the potential
for a "tin city" type of a water front in down town Moore Haven is
tremendous UNLESS OF COURSE you happen to be sitting on a
water front dining establishment and a convoy of fantastically smelling
garbage trucks happen to pass over the bridge and you can depend on
that kind of traffic about a dozen times an hour or more

ATVS: With school out, the problem with the ATVs is only going to
get worse unless the cops get tough about enforcing the law. It is
- against the law and dangerous for anyone to ride,an ATV on a road.
Roads are for licensed vehicles. ATVs are for off-road fun. If a car hits
an ATV, the person on the ATV is going to be the one to die. Parents, if
your kids have ATVs, golf cart, go carts or 4-wheelers, make sure they
stay off the roads. It is against the law and very dangerous. If you love
your children, keep them safe.

IMMIGRATION: I think the ones really hurting America are the peo-
ple who employ illegals. For the most part, these are rich people who
are too cheap to offer real Americans a decent living wage. They want
to get even richer, so they break the law and hire illegals. The govern-
ment should place big fines on anyone caught hiring illegals. That
would put an end to it. If no one would hire them, they would not
come here. There would be no reason. There is no job an American
won't do if you pay a living wage. But.these wealthy folks don't want to
pay a living wage. They want to pay as little as possible, even if it
means breaking the law to do so, so they can keep more money for
themselves. I say prosecute the employers.

DIKE CONCERNS: Considering where Glades County is, and the
elevation here, I don't think we have too much to worry about if the
dike gives. But I do think we need to get the lake level down. If the con-
cern about the dike is the reason they bring the lake down, I won't
complain. We need the lake down in order to let the littoral zones dry
out and regrow the native vegetation, so that when the areas flood
again it will provide spawning area for the fish. We are losing our fish-
eries because the lake has been too high for the past few years, and
because the hurricanes tore up what vegetation we still had.


Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2006


A Proclamation by the Presi-
dent of the United States of Ameri-
ca
Throughout our history, the
men and women who have worn
the uniform of the United States
have placed the security of our
Nation before their own safety.
America will be forever grateful
for their service and sacrifice. On
Memorial Day, we honor those
who have paid the ultimate price
for our freedom.
Defending the ideals of our
Nation has required the service
and sacrifice of those from every
generation. From Valley Forge,
across Europe and Asia, and in
Afghanistan and Iraq, courageous
Americans have given their lives
so that others could live in free-
dom. These Soldiers, Sailors, Air-
men, Marines, and Coast Guards-
men took an oath to defend
America, and they upheld that
oath with bravery and decency.
They have liberated the
oppressed, spread freedom and
peace, and set a standard of


courage and compassion for our
Nation. All who enjoy the bless-
ings of liberty live in their debt.
. This debt of gratitude extends
also to the families who stood by
our servicemen and women in
times of war and times of peace.
Each of the fallen has left behind
loved ones who carry a burden of
grief, and all Americans are
inspired by the strength of these
families.
At this important time in the
history of freedom, a new genera-
tion of Americans is defending
our flag and our liberty. These
men and women carry on the
legacy of our Nation's fallen
heroes and demonstrate that the
United States Armed Forces
remain the greatest force for free-
dom in human history.
Those who lost their lives in
the defense of freedom helped
protect our citizens and lay the
foundation of peace for people
everywhere. On Memorial Day, a
grateful Nation pays tribute to
their personal courage, love of


country, and dedication to duty.
In respect for their devotion to
America, the Congress, by a joint
resolution approved on May 11,
1950, as amended (64 Stat. 158),
has requested the President to
issue a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to
observe each Memorial Day as a
day of prayer for permanent
peace and designating a period
on that day when the people of
the United States might unite in
prayer. The Congress, by Public
Law 106-579, has also designated
the minute beginning at 3:00 p.m.
local time on that day as a time for
all Americans to observe the
National Moment of Remem-
brance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I,
GEORGE W. BUSH, President of
the United States of America, do
hereby proclaim Memorial Day,
May 29, 2006, as a day of prayer
for permanent peace, and I desig-
nate the hour beginning in each
locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as
a time to unite in prayer. I also ask


all Americans to observe the
National Moment of Remem-
brance beginning at 3 p.m., local
time, on Memorial Day. I encour-
age the media to participate in
these observances. I also request
the Governors of the United States
and the Commonwealth of Puer-
to Rico, and the appropriate offi-
cials of all units of government, to
direct that the flag be flown at half
staff until noon on this Memorial
Day on all buildings, grounds, and
naval vessels throughout the Unit-
ed States, and in all areas under its
jurisdiction and control. I also
request the people of the United
States to display the flag at half
staff from-their homes for the cus-
tomary forenoon period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I
have hereunto set my hand this
sixteenth day of May, in the year of
our Lord two thousand six, and of
the Independence of the United
States of America the two hun-
dred and thirtieth.
George W. Bush


Memorial Day honors our war dead


Information courtesy the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Three years after the Civil War
ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of
an organization of Union veterans
- the Grand Army of the Republic
(GAR) established Decoration
Day as a time for the nation to dec-
orate the graves of the war dead
with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A.
Logan declared that Decoration
Day should be observed on May
30. It is believed that date was cho-
sen because flowers would be in
bloom all over the country.
The first large observance was
held that year at Arlington National
Cemetery, across the Potomac
River from Washington, D.C.
The ceremonies centered
around the mourning-draped
veranda of the Arlington mansion,
once the home of Gen. Robert E.
Lee. Various Washington officials,
including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S.
Grant, presided over the cere-
monies. After speeches, children
from the Soldiers'. and Sailors'
Orphan Home and members of
the GAR made their way through
the cemetery, strewing flowers on
both Union and Confederate
graves, reciting, prayers and
singinghymns.
Local springtime tributes to the,
Civil War dead already had been
held in various places. One of the
first occurred in Columbus, Miss.,
April 25, 1866, when a group of
women visited a cemetery to deco-
rate the graves of Confederate sol-'
diers who had fallen in battle at
Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of
Union soldiers, neglected because
they were the enemy. Disturbed at
the sight of the bare graves, the


women placed some of their flow-
ers on those graves, as well.
Today, cities in the North and
the South claim to be the birth-
place of Memorial Day in 1866.
Both Macon and Columbus, Ga.,
claim the title, as well as Rich-
mond, Va. The village of Boals-
burg, Pa., claims it began there
two years earlier. A
stone in a Carbon-
dale, Ill., ceme-
tery carries the
statement that
the first Decora-
tion Day ceremony took place
there on April 29,1866. Carbondale
was the wartime home of Gen.
Logan. Approximately 25 places
have been named in connection
with the origin of Memorial Day,
many of them in the South where
most of the war dead were buried.
Official Birthplace Declared In
1966, Congress and President Lyn-
don Johnson declared Waterloo,
N.Y., the "birthplace" of Memorial
Day. There, a ceremony on May 5,
1866, honored local veterans who
had fought in the Civil War. Busi-
nesses closed and residents flew
flags at half-staff. Supporters of
Waterloo's claim say earlier obser-
vances in other places were either
informal, not community-wide or
one-time events. .. ,
By the end of the 19th cehtuiry,
Memorial Day ceremonies were
being held on May 30 throughout
the nation. State legislatures
passed proclamations designating
the day, and the Army and Navy
adopted regulations for proper
observance at their facilities.
It was not until after World
War I, however, that the day was
expanded to honor those who


have died in all American wars. In
1971, Memorial Day was declared
a national holiday by an act of
Congress, though it is still often
called Decoration Day. It was
then also placed on the last Mon-
day in May, as were some other
federal holidays.
Some States Have Confederate
Observances Many Southern states
also have their own days for honor-
ing the Confederate dead. Missis-
sippi celebrates Confederate
Memorial Day on the last Monday
of April, Alabama on the fourth
Monday of April, and Georgia on
April 26. North and South Carolina
observe it on May 10, Louisiana on
June 3 and Tennessee calls that
date Confederate Decoration Day.
Texas celebrates Confederate
Heroes Day January 19 and Vir-
ginia calls the last Monday in May
Confederate Memorial Day.
Gen. Logan's order for his
posts to decorate graves in 1868
"with the choicest flowers of
springtime" urged: "We should
guard their graves with sacred vigi-
lance. ... Let pleasant paths invite
the coming and going of reverent
visitors and fond mourners. Let no
neglect, no ravages of time, testify
to the present or to the .coming
generations that we have forgot-
ten .as a people the cost of a-free
aridufndivided republic."
"The crowd attending the first
Memorial Day ceremony at Arling-
ton National Cemetery was
approximately the same size as
those that attend today's obser-
vance, about 5,000 people. Then,
as now, small American flags were
placed on each grave a tradition
followed at many national ceme-
teries today. In recent years, the


custom has grown in many fami-
lies to decorate the graves of all
departed loved ones.
The origins of special services to
honor those who die in war can be
found in antiquity. The Athenian
leader Pericles offered a tribute to
the fallen heroes of the Pelopon-
nesian War over 24 centuries ago
that could be applied today to the
1.1 million Americans who have
died in the nation's wars: "Not only
are they commemorated by
columns and inscriptions, but
there dwells also an unwritten
memorial of them, graven not on
stone but in the hearts of men."
To ensure the sacrifices of
America's fallen heroes are never
forgotten, in December 2000, the
U.S. Congress passed and the
-president signed into law "The
National Moment of Remem-
brance Act," P.L. 106-579, creating
the White House Commission on
the National Moment of Remem-
brance. The commission's charter
is to "encourage the people of the
United States to give something
back to their country, which pro-
vides them so much freedom and
opportunity" by encouraging and
coordinating commemorations in
the United States of Memorial Day
and, the National Moment of.
Remembrance. ''
The National' Moment of
Remembrance encourages all
Americans to pause wherever they
are at 3 p.m. local time on Memori-
al Day for a minute of silence to
remember and honor those who
have died in service to the nation.
As Moment of Remembrance
founder Carmella LaSpada states:
"It's a way we can all help put the
memorial back in Memorial Day."


News in Brief


MHHIS Class
Reunion planned
The MHHS Class of '86 is having
its 20 year reunion on Homecom-
ing 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 BBQ for the
family at the City Park or a similar
location. Anyone interested in
assisting may contact David Lee at


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Lakeport plans
hurricane seminar
Lakeport Community Associa-
tion will sponsor a Hurricane Semi-
nar on June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lake-
port Community Center on Red
Barn Road. Before the seminar,
there will be a spaghetti supper
(free) at 6:30 p.m. for those attend-
ing the seminar. Please make reser-
vations for the supper, so organizers
will know how many people to plan
for. For more information, please
call Jo Randolph at 227-4323.


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

CREW seeks
donations
The Community Rebuilding
Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of
Hendry and Glades Counties is
seeking donations of building
materials and supplies, including
lumber, nails, drywall, etc. to assist
residents with repairs and contin-
ued clean up efforts in the after-
math of Hurricane Wilma. Dona-
tions, including monetary
contributions, are tax deductible.
For more information, e-mail
CREW headquarters @aol.com
or phone (863)983-4316 or
(863)946-1457.

Hurricane disaster
relief help
Possible Help is still available
from the local Community Rebuild-
ing Ecumenical Workforce
(CREW). But you must register
again! Call CREW at (863)983-4316
or
email. to: CREWheadquar-
ters@aol.com. If you have regis-
tered and do not hear from us by
the end of March, please let us
know. CREW offices are at 352 W.
Arcade in Clewiston, and at 300
Avenue L in Moore Haven '(inside
the Methodist Church).

Free services
to help elders
Center for Independent Living
will be doing outreach on a regu-
lar basis at the Moore Haven,
Clewiston, and LaBelle sites


between the hours of noon to 2:
30 p.m. You can contact Tera or
Linda at the Center for Indepen-
dent Living at (941) 766-8333 in
Charlotte County to find out the
days that they will be available in
those areas.

Economic Council
Meetings planned
The Glades County Economic
Development Council normally
meets the first Monday of the
month at 6:15 p.m. in the confer-
ence room at Glades Electric
Cooperative. If you are not a
member, please contact the EDC
about joining. If you are a mem-
ber, please plan to attend the
meetings. As the Main Street
effort and other initiatives move
forward, we will need a host of
knowledgeable volunteers to
serve on various committees and
we encourage your participation.

American Legion
open for bingo
Moore Haven American
Legion Post 299 is now having
bingo, Saturday nights at 6 p.m.
Hamburgers, drinks and dessert
will be provided at a minimal
cost.

B.H.R. Moose
Lodge events
The lodge is located on U.S.
78 W in Buckhead Ridge. Regu-
lar bingo is played Tuesdays at
12:30 p.m. Lunch is available
each day. Members and qualified
guests may play. Wednesday
feature an Italian dinner or alter-
nate entree from 5 7:15 p.m.
and Saturday's dinner is from 5 -
7:15 p.m. Music for dancing
starts at 7:30 p.m. Call the lodge
to see who is playing. Sunday
morning breakfast is served from
8 to 10:15 a.m.

Vendors wanted
for River Rally
Vendors are wanted for the
second annual River Rally, spon-
sored by the City of Moore
Haven, Main Street Moore Haven


Inc. and the Christian Motorcycle
Association. The rally is slated for
Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the historic Tom Perry
Park, Riverside Drive in Moore
Haven. Booth space is $25. Pro-
ceeds will benefit Main Street
Moore Haven, Inc. For more
information, phone (863) 946-
0300.

VFW Post #9528
The VFW Post #9528 is locat-
ed at 2002 Hwy. 78 W. in Buck-
head Ridge. For more informa-
tion call (863467-2882. Post
hours are from noon until 8 p.m.
daily. Wednesday is Ladies Auxil-


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Roadwatch


The Florida Department of
Transportation, District 1 Office,
Bartowwarns motorists to be care-
ful in areas where roadwork is
under way.
Motorists are reminded to wear
safety belts and drive with caution,
courtesy, common sense, and
patience as they travel through
work zones. Remember, speeding
fines are doubled in workzones.
Glades County
SR 29: At SR 78/Ortona Road:
Maintenance contract project -
No lane closures are anticipated at
this time, but motorists should
expect possible slow moving traffic
and delays while crews clean ditch-
es.
SR 78: From Indian Prairie
Canal to BuckHead Ridge: Mainte-
nance contract project Crews
will be clearing trees in the road-
side right of way. Motorists should
expect eastbound lane closures,
slow moving traffic, and possible
delays. Flagmen will be on site to
assist with traffic.
Hendry County
US 27: North of Clewiston to SR
80: Maintenance project No
lane closures are anticipated at this
time, but motorists should expect
possible slow moving traffic and
delays while crews work on
guardrail replacement.
SR 29: From CR 832/Duda Drive
to CR 830A: Maintenance contract

Armed robbery
CLEWISTON On May 17,
the Tallahassee Police Depart-
ment sent out a bulletin notifying
Law Enforcement Agencies of an
armed robbery that occurred in
Tallahassee, and to be on the
lookout for Mark Laidler Euriel
age 33, whose last known address
was 119 Jay Court, Royal Palm
Beach, Florida. At 11:17 p.m. May
18, dispatcher Clifton Green spot-
ted the suspect at McDonalds
drive through in Clewiston.
Sergeant Eddie Wilcox and


Sheriff Lee appointed


project No lane closures are
anticipated at this time, but
motorists should expect slow mov-
ing traffic and delays while crews
dig a ditch.
SR 80: From Ford Street to Cow-
boy Way: Maintenance contract
project Motorists should expect
intermittent lane closures in the
eastbound and westbound lanes
with possible slow moving traffic
and delays while crews work on
cleaning the pipes in the roadway.
Flagmen will be on site to assist
with traffic.
Okeechobee County
SR 70: From West of US 98 to
West of 7th Avenue NW: Construc-
tion project Work continues to
widen and reconstruct the existing
two-lane roadway to four lanes
with a center dual left turn lane.
The work includes drainage
improvements, signals, and street
lighting. Crews are working on
storm drainage and roadway con-
struction at various locations
throughout the project. The con-
tractor is Russell Engineering.
SR 710: From SR 70 to north of
Interceptor Creek: Construction
project The roadway improve-
ments consist of widening, milling
and resurfacing. Motorists should
expect nighttime lane closures
from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., as well as
slow moving traffic and possible
delays. The contractor is Dicker-
son.

suspect nabbed
Deputy Nathan Kirk stopped
Euriel as he was leaving McDon-
alds. He was charged with driving
while" license suspended and
taken to the Hendry County JaiL
Sheriff Ronnie Lee said the Talla-
hassee Police Department was
notified and a copy of the warrant
for robbery with a firearm was
faxed to the Hendry County Jail
and served on Euriel. He is being
held with no bond pending extra-
dition to Leon County.


Dike condition questioned


By Pete Gawda
OKEECHOBEE City and
county officials as well as interest-
ed citizens gathered at the Okee-
chobee County Civic Center Thurs-
day evening, May 25 to hear a
panel of experts discuss the condi-
tion of the Herbert Hoover dike and
evacuation plans. Okeechobee
County Commission Chairman
John Abney was moderator for the
group.
Steve Duba, chief engineer for
the Jacksonville District, represent-
ed the U. S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers (COE). He said he was walk-
ing a fine line. He said he did not
want to frighten people. On the
other hand, he wanted them to
take the situation seriously.
"The risks are real and need to
be taken seriously," he cautioned.
He said the good thing to'come
out of Hurricane Katrina is that it
focused public attention on the
condition of thedike.
He noted that all earthen struc-
tures leak. He said that when seep-
age moves material it is called pip-
ing, and piping, if unrepaired could
lead to dike collapse.
However, he said COE has a
schedule for regular inspections of
the dike. The frequency of inspec-
tions increases as the lake rises.
Below 14.5 feet, quarterly dike
inspections are conducted. As the
lake level rises, the frequency of
inspections increases. Mr. Duba
said materials are pre-positioned at
20 locations around the dike for
quick repairs.
He said the dike was built as a
muck levee it is was not designed
for today's standards.
However, he added that the
level of protection is significant. He
predicted that it would cost $10 bil-
lion to bring the dike up to the cur-
rent standard for dams.
Mr. Duba said that recently COE
has been actively managing the
lake at lower levels. He said the
lake is one and half feet lower than
this time last year. He feels we are
in good shape going into hurricane


season as far as lake levels.
He mentioned the new regula-
tion schedule that is currently
being developed and predicted
that it would result in the lake being
maintained at a lower.water level.
"I think we need to get to the
point we release water year
round," he said. .
George Home, director of oper-
ations for South Florida Water Man-
agement District (SFWMD) advo-
cated lower volume and longer
duration releases to the tributaries.
"The threats are real and we
should take them seriously:
echoed Mr. Home. He urged work-
ing to get funding for improving the
dike.
"We should have already had a
regional evacuation plan," asserted
Wayne Hinnant of the state office
of emergency management.
His office is doing a thorough
study of evacuation plans. He said
that such things as direction of
storm, size and forward speed
would be taken into consideration
in formulating evacuation plans
By June 1, he said that a draft of
a regional evacuation plan would
be presented to the governor. Mr.
Hinnant said his official function
was to coordinate planning efforts
to form evacuation plans.
He emphasized that as of this
time, nothing is certain about evac-
uation plans. He said they are plan-
ning for a worse case scenario and
identifying potential problems.
"We don't want to scare any-
body," Mr. Hinnant said. "Just
because a hurricane comes, we
are not going to ask you to evacu-
ate."
"It's really your responsibility to
take care of your family," he added.
Gene O'Neill of Okeechobee
County Emergency Mangagement
said that as people evacuate from
either coast, gridlock occurs on the
state's interior two lane highways.
He said that Okeechobee schools
might have to be opened to shelter
out of town people who are fleeing
the storm and get caught in grid-
lock.


The Glades County School Board
Will Hold A Public Hearing
On June 22, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
In The
Glades County School Board
Meeting Room
400 10th Street, SW
Moore Haven, Florida
I To Approve The Glades County |
School District Wellness Policy

Copies of the Proposed Policy
Are Available By Contacting:
Scott Bass, Director of Administrative Services
400 10th Street, SW
Moore Haven, Florida 33471
(8633)946-0202 ext. 13


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National nSheriff s Associaution has
appointed Hendry County Sheriff
Ronald E. Lee,
Sr. to its "Stan-
dards and
Ethics/Educa-
tion and Train-
ing' Commit-
tee." The
National Sher-
iff's Association
with 23,000
members, is
located in Ronnie
Alexandra, Vir-. Lee
ginia, and rep-
resents 3,100 elected sheriffs
across the United States.
This association serves as the
clearing house for local and nation-
al law enforcement and provides


and their command personnel in
all areas of law enforcement,
including school safety and court
security. The association also
administrates the successful
National Neighborhood Program
Watch, National Sheriff Institute
and Triad Programs.
Sheriff Ronnie Lee, Sr., has been .
involved in city, county and state
law enforcement for 34 years, hav-
ing served as Chief of Police of
Clewiston, Sheriff of Hendry Coun-
ty and Investigator with the State
Attorney's Office in the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
Sheriff Lee retired from the United
States Marine Corps Reserve with
the rank of Master Sergeant. Sheriff
Lee is a graduate of the National
Sheriff's Institute.


Crimes Stoppers


The Palm Beach County Sher-
iff's Office seeks help from the
public in locat-
ing the follow-
ing "wanted
fugitive."
Feloise Rivers,
19, a black ii i.
male,.is 6 feet 1 : 5 id
inch tall and -
weighs approx- Ii I
imately 180
pounds. He has Feloise Rivers
black hair and
brown eyes. He has scars on his
right arm, right wrist and right hip.


His last known address is North-
' west Third Street in Belle Glade.
He is wanted on a warrant for
failure to appear (grand theft of
motor vehicle), failure to comply
with a court order (grand theft of.a
motor vehicle) and failure to com-
ply with a court order (possession
of burglary tools, violation of pro-
bation'possession of burglary
tools
Anyone %with information about
this fugitive or any crime is asked to
call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-
800-458-TIPS (8477.1) or online at:
www.crimestopperspbc.com.


Arrest Report


This column lists arrests, not
convictions, unless otherwise stat-
ed. Anyone who is listed here and
who is later found not guilty, or has.
the charges against them dropped,
is welcome to inform the newspa-
per. We will confirm the informa-
tion andprint it
Glades County
The following individuals were
arrested on felony or driving under
the influence (DUI) charges by the
Glades County Sheriff's Office
(GCSO), the Seminole Police
Department (OCPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) or the Depart-
ment of Corrections (DOC).
John Pogozelski, 21, Moore
Haven, was arrested May 14'by
Deputy Sergeant Don Salo on
charges of assault on a law enforce-
ment officer, battery on a lawv
enforcement officer and resisting
arrest with violence. His bond was
set at $11,000.
Cameron Page, 18, Moore
Haven, was arrested May 15 by
Deputy Richard Ermeri on charges
of burglary of a conveyance and
petit theft. His bond was set at
$3,000.
Curtis Conley, 42, Lake Placid,
was arrested May 16 by Deputy
Sergeant Dewayne McQuaid on a
charge of assault on a law enforce-
ment officer. He was released on
his own recognizance.
Michael Conner, 20, Moore
Haven, was arrested May 16 by
Deputy Richard Ermeri on a charge
of aggravated assault. His bond
was set at $2,500.
Courtney Adams, 18, Clewis-
ton, was arrested May 17 by Deputy
Tito Nieves on a charge of driving
under the influence. Her bond was
set at $500.
Sonja Buck, 22, Okeechobee,
was arrested May 17 by SPD Detec-
tive Bronson on a charge of child
abuse. Her bondwas set at $5,000.
Gerald Smith, 41, Moore
Haven, was arrested May 19 by
Detective Mike Pepitone on
charges of criminal mischief, bur-
glary and grand theft. His bond was
set at $33,000.
Londa Williams, 24, Moore
Haven, was arrested May 19 by
.Detective Mike Pepitone on


charges of criminal mischief, bur-
glary and grand theft. Her bond
was set at $33,000.
Hendry County
The following individuals were
arrested by the Clewiston Police
Department, Hendry County Sher-
iffs Office or the Florida Highway
Patrol in Hendy County.
Clewiston
Domingo Rivera, 45, of
Clewiston, was arrested May 25
and charged with driving while on
a suspended license. HCSO Deputy
Larry Preece was the arresting offi-
cer.
Roberto Rey Morales, 52, of
Cle%\iston was arrested May25 and
charged with driving while on a
suspended license. HCSO Deputy
Larry Preece was the arresting offi-
Jerry Balkcom, 20, of Clewis-
ton was arrested May 27 and
charged with cocaine possession
with intent to sell. HCSO Deputy
Nathan Kirk was the arresting offi-
cer.
Travis Calvin Doctor, 21, of
Clewiston was arrested May 27 and
charged with cocaine possession
with intent to sell. HCSO Deputy
Nathan Kirk was the arresting offi-
cer.
Elgen Lamara Williams, 20, of
Clewiston was arrested May 27 and
charged with cocaine possession
with intent to sell. HCSO Nathan
Kirkwas the arresting officer.
Larry Donnell Chavers, 29, of
Clewiston was arrested May 28 for
fleeing/eluding the police with dis-
reguard of safety to persons or
property, cocaine possession with
intent to sell and marijuana posses-
sion over 20 grams. HCSO Deputy
Nathan Kirk was the arresting offi-
cer.
A 16-year-old rmale juvenile of
Clewiston was arrested on May 25
for aggravated battery that causes
bodily harm or disability and firing
weapon/missile into dwelling, vehi-
cle, building or aircraft. HCSO
Deputy Larry Preece was the arrest-
ing officer.
Jesus Joe Carillo, 19, of
Clewiston was arrested May 27 for
kidnapping a minor and a sex
offense against child fondling.
HCSO Deputy Rolando Gajate was
the arresting officer.


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Winn recognizes outstanding district


Commissioner of Education,
John Winn recently honored three
Palm Beach County businesses at
the annual Commissioner's Busi-
ness Recognition Awards dinner
held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Clear Channel Radio, Nutrition
S'Mart and Dr. Richard Raid were
recognized for partnering with our
schools and teachers to ensure the
highest levels of academic excel-
lence for our students.
Clear Channel Radio was recog-
nized for continuing to address a
variety of school district and stu-
dent needs. Not only has Clear
Channel had school supply drives
for a number of years, they help the
district address the challenges of
teacher recruitment and retention.
Partnering with several other busi-
nesses, Clear Channel provided
lodging for a number of teacher
candidates attending our job fairs.
Two of their stations, Kool 105.5
and Wild 95.5 acknowledge our
outstanding school volunteers
each week on the radio. At our
annual volunteer breakfast where
the school district honors three of
our 28,000 outstanding volunteers,
Clear Channel also recognized one
extraordinary school volunteer
coordinator with a large monetary
gift.
Nutrition S'Mart is dedicated to
giving back to the community and
students have been the primary
benefactor. Owner Ed Gruvman
represents a number of schools as
part of their School Advisory Coun-
cil (SAC) committees. Nutrition
S'Mart provides financial support
for school fundraising efforts, pro-
fessional development opportuni-


Hendry-Glades Behavioral

Health Center announces


Ken Holley, Board President of
Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health
Center, announced that the Flori-
da Hurricane Relief Fund has
awarded a $24,000 grant to defray
the cost of repairing the roof on
the Center's outpatient services
site located at 601 W Alverdez
Avenue, in Clewiston.
"Financial assistance for non-
profit organizations for storm
damage is hard to come by," said
Mr. Holley. "Funds are hard to
come by for operations. The
insurance deductibles are huge
and funds for capital assistance
repairs are almost non-existent.
The Florida Hurricane Relief Fund
recognizes the need and we cer-
tainly appreciate their help."
"Non-profits are essential to
the quality of life for Florida's citi-
zens. With a generous donation
from the Home Depot Corpora-
tion, the Florida Hurricane Relief
Fund is pleased to assist the
Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health
Center in their recovery from the


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Three Palm Beach County School District business partners were honored by Education
Commissioner, John Winn including: (left to right) Nutrition S'Mart owner Ed Gruvman,
Cindy Rosario and Erin Radebaugh with Clear Channel Radio and Dr. Richard Raid with the
University of Florida.


ties for staff, supports families in
need and provides a variety of edu-
cational incentive opportunities for
students. Job shadowing, paid
internships and golf tournament
sponsorships are also a part of
Nutrition S'Mart's contributions to
education.


For seven years, Dr. Richard
Raid, Professor of Plant Pathology
for the University of Florida Ever-
glades Resource and Education
center, has been working with H.L.
Johnson Elementary. Dr. Raid initi-
ated a school garden program
called Sharing Our Agricultural


Roots also known as "Students
SOAR." The purpose of this pro-
gram is to increase agricultural and
environmental awareness. Four-
teen gardens located at the school
serve as outside classrooms. SOAR
is now established in over fifty
Palm Beach County schools.


NAACP recognizes PBC's Supervisor of Elections


BELLE GLADE The Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elec-
tions Office (SOE) recently accept-
ed a corporate award at the Third
Annual Glades Area Branch
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner and
Awards Banquet on May 24. The
event was held at the Dolly Hand
Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade.
It is the year's most momentous
civil rights triumph, when the
Glades Area NAACP Branch
bestows its top awards for out-
standing community achievement.
The evening, which featured
keynote speaker Congressman
Alcee Hastings, was themed Unity
in the Community: Diversity in
Action. "Your Branch has always
done an outstanding job of help-
ing the community with their con-
cerns and issues. I know how
grateful African-Americans and
other minorities in the Glades area
are for the NAACP's strong advoca-


cy," said the Congressman. "Your
history in the Glades area and your
work as a collective NAACP
Branch, speaks volumes to your
dedication to the cause of civil
rights."
"As the Glades Area Branch of
NAACP sponsors another awards
. banquet, we are also celebrating
our past, strengthening our pres-
ent and securing our future," said
Arthur Anderson, PBC Supervisor
of Elections. "The younger genera-
tions to follow, need an optimistic
outlook to build positive bridges of
responsibility and the Supervisor
of Elections Office is proud to be a
part of this event."
For more information on The
Palm Beach County Supervisor of
Elections Office, including voter
registration, absentee and/or early
voting, poll worker volunteering,
etc. please visit www.pbcelec-
tions.org or call (561) 656-6200.


Submitted to INI
Left to right, Congressman Alcee Hastings, 23rd Congres-
sional Dist. of FL, Dr. Arthur Anderson, PBC Supervisor of
Elections and Dr. Effie Grear, NAACP Freedom Fund Com-
m ittee Chair attended the Third Annual Glades Area Branch
NAACP Freedom Fund dinner and Awards Banquet in Belle
Glade on May 24.


effects of Hurricane Wilma," said
Liza McFadden, President of non-
profit Volunteer Florida Founda-
tion, which manages the Florida
hurricane Relief Fund. "This grant
should go a long way in helping
Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health
Center recover from the damage
and stay on track helping the citi-
zens of Hendry and Glades coun-
ties."
Hendry-Glades Behavioral
Health Center is one of 20 non-
profits receiving grants totaling $1
million from the Florida Hurri-
cane Relief Fund (FHRF). FHRF
issued a request for proposals to
nonprofit organizations in the
nine-county area hardest hit by
Hurricane Wilma. Grant deci-
sions were made by a committee
of three teams of reviewers com-
posed of nonprofits, business and
emergency service representa-
tives. FHRF received more than
$12 million in requests from non-
profit organizations needing assis-
tance due to storm damage.


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Submitted to INI
Youth tour Alejandra Perez and Tanner Huysman, high school students at Moore Haven
High School were among the Moore Haven High School students honored by the Glades
County School Board at their May 16 meeting in Moore Haven. Both students were win-
nersof the Glades Electric Washington Youth Tour. They will travel to Washington, D.C.
during the summer with all expenses paid by Glades Electric.


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Winners are the intermediate students who topped out in the Sunshine Math Program.

Glades students take top

spots in Math tourney


Moore Haven High School honor graduate students were among the Moore Haven High
School students honored by the Glades County School Board at their May 16 meeting in
Moore Haven. Honor Graduates in the front row are: Pavan Patel (Valedictorian, Perfect
Attendance, A Honor Roll, Sunshine Math and Science Scholar), Amy Zeigler, and Mar-
nelia Grijalba. In the back row are: Zachari Jennings, Jennifer Haman (Salutatorian, A
Honor Roll), Kortni Harris, Jesse Capuzzi (A Honor Roll), Kasara Elrod (A/B Honor Roll),
Glenn Ford (Perfect Attendance), Marielys Figueroa (A/B Honor Roll), Casey Platt, Beat-
riz Lopez (Perfect Attendance), Kimberly Minott (A/B Honor Roll), Janika Gadson (Not
Pictured Azuree Arias, Megan Lucas).


Moore Haven High School students were recognized at a recent Glades County School
Board meeting. At the May 16 meeting, Rod Huggins was recognized for his award of a full
scholarship to play football at Florida Atlantic University. Robert Barnes was honored for
being selected to play in the Bartleys Senior All-Star Baseball Game while Moore Haven
High School wrestler, Trey Toms was recognized for qualifying for the State wrestling team.

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Glades County Democrat: 1-800-282-LAKE (8586)
The Sun: 1-800-282-LAKE (8586)
Fax: 863-983-7537
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Hurricane help



for seniors


West Palm Beach On the
eve of the 2006 Hurricane Sea-
son, the Area Agency on Aging
(AAA), the county's leading non-
profit advocacy and services
resource for seniors, introduces
the "AAA Help Alert TM" door
hanger emergency notification
tool designed to alert neighbors,
first responders and aid workers
that a Senior needs immediate
help following a hurricane!
Free to county Seniors, the
"AAA Help Alert TM" door hang-
er emergency notification card
was the brainchild of the 13th
AAA Leadership Institute gradu-
ates as a class project. It is
designed to help Seniors and aid
workers communicate in times
of emergency, hurricanes or
other disasters. The Quantum
Foundation funds the AAA Lead-
ership Institute.
The brightly colored two-
sided 4"X 11" door hanger/win-
dow card is designed to be dis-
played either on the front door
or in a window following an
emergency and carries a clear
simple message to alerts neigh-
bors, first responders or aid
workers that a Senior needs
immediate "HELP" or is "OK"
and requires no assistance.
"We are confident that this
simple but effective communica-
tions tool will assist first respon-
ders focus their efforts more effi-
ciently to identify seniors in need
faster." said Robert McFalls, CEO
for the Area Agency on Aging for
Palm Beach and the Treasure
Coast.
The Area Agency on Aging,
Kings Point Retirement Commu-
nity Management, COBWRA and
The Delray Alliance, will intro-
duce the "AAA Help Alert TM"
door hanger/window card pro-
gram as part of a 2006 Hurricane
Preparedness event on Wednes-
day, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. at
Kings Point Retirement Commu-
nity 7000 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray
Beach Main Clubhouse.
"Through the creative
endeavors of AAA volunteer
leaders, this simple but effective
solution was developed to solve
a complex emergency commu-
nications problem and to
address an important communi-
ty need....the door hangers
should greatly increase the effi-
ciency of our first responders
and save lives." according to
Donald Lanman, Board Member
of the Area Agency on Aging.
Sponsored by the Area
Agency on Aging, Champion
Home Healthcare Inc., Allegany
Franciscan Ministries Inc., and
Volunteer Florida, 100,000 "AAA
Help Alert TM" door hanger/win-
dow cards will be distributed to
retirement communities, seniors
centers and related seniors ven-
ues beginning June 1. Additional
cards will be produced and dis-
tributed as local companies vol-
unteer to sponsor the produc-
tion costs.
Sponsorship information or
details on "AAA Help Alert TM"
door hanger/window card pro-
gram may found by contacting
the Area Agency on Aging offices
at 1764 North Congress Ave.


Suite 201, West Palm Beach FL
33409, calling 1-866-684-5885 or
requesting supplies online at
www.AgencyonAgingPBTC.org.

About Area
Agency on Aging
(AAA)
The Area Agency on Aging for
Palm Beach County and Trea-
sure Coast is a dynamic non-
profit 501C-3 organization dedi-
cated to serving the needs of all-
Seniors and their Care Givers in
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie,
Indian River and Okeechobee
counties.
The Area Agency on Aging, is
part of a nationwide network
serving the needs of seniors
through information on aging
issues, advocacy, one-on-one
assistance and a host of services
that help seniors maintain their
independence and dignity.
Dedicated to meeting the
diverse needs of all seniors, The
Area Agency on Aging is the only
recognized community leader in
promoting, advocating and plan-
ning for the support, independ-
ence, dignity, health and well
being of all seniors and their
caregivers by embracing diversi-
ty and reflecting the communi-
ties they serve.
Through its network of thou-
sands of volunteers, donors,
sponsors and professional agen-
cies, The Area Agency on Aging
delivers host of services includ-
ing the 211 seniors information
and referral hotline, Foster
Grandparent Program providing
one-on-one child teaching sup-
port, SHINE health insurance
counseling services, Leadership
Institute for Active Aging, train-
ing seniors for volunteerism
leadership, Senior Advocacy Pro-
gram delivering support to sen-
iors in need, RSVP retired & sen-
ior volunteer program training
volunteers for local non-profit
organizations and agencies.
AAA's lead agencies include
prestigious service providers like
the Alzheimer's Community
Care, Florida Atlantic University,
Center for Information and Crisis
Services, Council oin Aging, Palm
Tran, Legal Aid Society, Senior
Centers, Jewish Family Services
and many more.
In 2005 alone The Area
Agency on Aging for Palm Beach
County and the Treasure Coast
managed over $30 million dol-
lars in Federal, State, County and
Donor funds to deliver services
that touched over 500,000 coun-
ty seniors with 95 percent of
every dollar reaching the seniors
for which it is intended.
For more information The
Area Agency on Aging for Palm
Beach County and The Treasure
Coast programs, services, agen-
cies, volunteer opportunities,
sponsorships or donor contribu-
tions visit www.AreaAgency.org,
call CEO Bob McFalls at 1-866-
684-5885 or visit the Area Agency
on Aging offices at 1764 North
Congress Ave. Suite 201, West
Palm Beach FL 33409.


Hendry officials



concerned about



dike safety


By Patty Brant

LABELLE "Public safety
trumps all"
With those words, Col.
Robert Carpenter, Army Corps of
Engineers Jacksonville District
Commander, did his best to
assuage people's fears concern-
ing any potential compromising
of the Herbert Hoover Dike. He
spoke at the May 22 county com-
mission meeting.
"We're here to tell you the
facts," Col. Carpenter said. Col.
Carpenter said the dike is safe up
to a lake level of 21 feet above
sea level. The highest the lake
level has ever been is 18.8 feet,
he said. Currently, it is 12.8 feet.
The ongoing $308 million
renovation project will take
some 20 years to complete; five
years if the money is made avail-
able. After the renovation, the
dike will withstand a lake level of
26 feet, he stated, and a new
water release schedule through
the Caloosahatchee River is to
be in effect next January and will
also help by keeping the water
level lower.
At this time, the dike could


withstand a direct onslaught by a
massive hurricane, he said.
There is no comparison with
what happened in New Orleans
during Hurricane Katrina. That
dike was only 7 feet tall, 20 feet
thick, and the surrounding area
is below sea level. The Herbert
Hoover dike is 30 feet tall, 250
feet thick and much of the sur-
rounding area is 18 feet above
sea level. (Some areas near
South Bay are 12 feet above sea
level.) The dike stretches 143
miles around the lake. The dike
is also maintained 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, he claimed.
He said if pressure inside
forced water over the top of the
dike, the surrounding area
would be inundated and water
would fan out to the canals. In
the unlikely event an evacuation
would be necessary, he said
there would be several days noti-
fication. When residents should
evacuate? Col. Carpenter said it
would be a local decision, but
that it would be if the lake
reached the 21-foot level. He
said the weakest side of dike is at
Port Myaca; followed by Clewis-
ton, then Moore Haven.


Hatton appointed to Co-op board


ABELLE GLADE Roger Hat-
ton, a lifelong resident of the
Glades, was appointed to the
Board of Directors of Sugar Cane
Growers Cooperative of Florida at
its May board meeting. He will fill
the un-expired term of John 0.
Schlechter ending January 2008
following Schlechter's
announced resignation from the
board this month.
After graduating from the Uni-
versity of Florida with a bachelor
of science in Business Manage-
ment from the College of Agricul-
tural Economics in 1966, he
joined the family farm and


assumed the presidency following
his father, Robert Hatton's death
in 1973. He is also the co-founder
and owner of Glades Pre-cooler
associated with Hugh Branch,
.Inc., co-owner of Performance
Packaging; and co-owner and
president of Performance NAPA
with stores in the Glades area. He
also is Chairman of the Board of
the East Beach Water Manage-
ment District and member of
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Asso-
ciation, Florida Farm Bureau and
the Florida Sweet Corn Exchange.
"Roger's farming operation
became a member of the Cooper-


ative in 1983 and he has taken an
active interest in the Cooperative
over the last 20 years," said Coop-
erative President, George H.
Wedgeworth. "We are pleased to
have him on the board with his
wealth of agricultural knowledge
and business acumen that he
brings to the table."
In accepting the appointment
Hatton said, "I'm honored to have
been asked to serve on the board
and pledge to do my very best to
represent the interests of all the
members of the cooperative."
Schlechter served on the board
for 10 years and in his letter of res-


ignation said that he has enjoyed
his many years of service and
appreciated the opportunity to be
a part of a great organization,
however, his business interests
were changing and he was ready
to move on to other things.
"We'll miss Johnny's no-non-
sense approach to business and
wish him will in all his future
endeavors," said Wedgeworth.
Mr. Hatton resides in Pahokee
with his wife Denise and six year
old son, Jonathon. He is also the
father of four adult children from
his previous marriage to Jo Brit-
tol.


Florida Representatives protect sugar policy


WASHINGTON Florida's
sugar producers last week
thanked four Florida lawmakers
who were instrumental in derail-
ing an anti-sugar amendment to
the agriculture appropriations
bill.
The amendment, offered last
Tuesday, would have gutted the
no-cost U.S. sugar program and
severely depressed farmers'
incomes at a time when they are
rebuilding after Hurricane
Wilma.


Hastings (D), and Kendrick
Meek (D) are members of the
House Sugar Caucus, which
spearheaded opposition to the
amendment.
The four also signed a joint
letter sent to every Member of
the House prior to the vote, urg-
ing them to support sugar policy
because it doesn't cost taxpayers
a dime, it keeps sugar prices
affordable and stable for grocery
shoppers, and it's essential to
America's food security.


Florida Congressmen Allen The anti-sugar amendment
Boyd (D), Mark Foley (R), Alcee was defeated by a vote of 281 to


135-the most lopsided sugar
vote recorded by Congress in
recent memory.
Rick Roth, a cane farmer
from Belle Glade, said this vote is
significant because Congress is
currently debating the future of
U.S. sugar policy. This vote, he
said, clearly shows strong con-
gressional support for the exist-
ing program.
"Florida's sugar producers
are fortunate to have a group of
elected leaders who care so
deeply about the survival of the
state's sugar producing commu-


nities," Roth said. "I know for a
fact that Congressmen Foley and
Hastings worked overtime tc
make sure others in Congress
knew how important a strong
sugar policy is to Florida's family
farmers."
Florida's sugar producers
support the extension of the cur-
rent sugar policy, which they say,
will be critical to their long-term
hurricane recovery efforts.
Sugar employs more than
25,000 Floridians and generates
more than $3 billion a year foi
the state's economy.


To our customers and the communities we serve,


I've heard all the rumors, how fees will rise,
accounts will change and the phone will no
longer be answered by a person. Nothing could
be further from the truth. The integration of Big
Lake National Bank and Seacoast National Bank
will be completed on June 5, and is a "win-win"
for Big Lake National Bank customers.
The same employees will be servicing you,
service charges will not change and loan
decisions will still be made locally.
The merger with Seacoast will only
enhance our customers' banking experience.
New services will include free online banking
and bill pay, and a Telephone Banking Center
with extended weekday and Saturday hours
where customers can call and speak with a live
banking representative. Cash management,
marine financing, investment products, trust
and estate planning and annuities are
additional services that will be available to
you. We will have an expanded network with
41 Florida offices for greater convenience. The
automated MoneyPhone, formally known as
BLISS, will also be available 24/7.
Seacoast National Bank is known for
providing big bank services with small bank
attention, which means they are able to provide
a larger variety of financial services often
offered by the large mega-banks, with the
personal service associated with smaller
community banks. It's truly the best of both
worlds for our customers.


Seacoast National Bank has a long history of
supporting community events and employee
involvement with charities. Just as you've
always been able to find Big Lake National
Bank employees on hand to help out at
community functions.
Customers will see that only positive
changes are coming their way. More services,
more flexibility, more convenience. And yes,
there will still be a live person answering
the phone.
All of us at Big Lake National Bank and
Seacoast National Bank are excited about
the opportunity to continue serving your
financial needs and look forward to seeing you
in our branches and around town. Just as
before, our bankers' hours don't stop at the
office door. We are committed to serving our
customers now more than ever.
By the way, if you have a question or
concern you'd like to share with us, call your
local Big Lake National Bank office or call me at
863-467-4663. Our lines are open and will
be answered by a live person not a machine.
Thank you for your continued trust.


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Keck named department of citrus executive director


LAKELAND The Florida Cit-
rus Commission today hired Ken
Keck to serve as executive direc-
tor of the Florida Department of
Citrus (FDOC).
Keck replaces Dan Gunter
who resigned last month to take
an executive position with a pri-
vate agribusiness company.
"The Search Committee
looked at a number of qualified
applicants for this position both
internal and external," FCC Chair-
man Andy Taylor said. "Ken Keck
rose to the top of the list. In addi-
tion to having a broad knowledge
of citrus, Ken possesses sharp
intelligence and integrity beyond
reproach. This is a terrific hire


Rally
Continued From Page 1
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 welcome
everyone to our small but peaceful
town by the Caloosahatchee
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."
Motorcyclists who come early
can sign up for a guided Poker Run,
sponsored by the Glades County
Volunteer Fire Department and
Glades County Sheriff's Office,
beginning 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, and .travel to Vanishing
Species in Palmdale, where they
can tour the wildlife sanctuary and
view Florida panthers, snakes and
other wildlife,, draw their first card
and travel on to Venus, and Ortona
and \iewv the back roads and natu-
ral scenery of gloriously natural
Glades County before returning to
Moore Haven. The 65-mile guided
run is a change of pace for bikers
accustomed to urban highways.
Registration for the poker run is
$20 for lone bikers, $30 for those
riding tandem and includes a bar-
becue dinner with all the fixin's.


and I'm positive Ken will contin-
ue to ensure that the.FDOC and
its programs benefit the Florida
citrus grower."
For the past three years Keck,
a third generation citrus grower,
has served as the FDOC's general
counsel and director of govern-
ment relations. During that time,
he helped successfully guide the
Department through the box tax
litigation. Additionally, Keck
assisted in securing federal fund-
ing that augmented the FDOC's
budget in the wake of the hurri-
canes.
"This is a tremendous oppor-
tunity and I hope to continue to
build on the momentum created


The rider with the winning
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 by the Christ-
ian Motorcycle Association.
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 weenie," 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.
"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.
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 Snow-
den.
The Glades County Volunteer
Fire Department is hosting their
annual barbecue, selling rib or.
chicken barbecue dinners with all
the trimmin's for $7 a plate. Glades
County Lions Club will sell hot
dogs, lemonade, water and iced
tea, while Mrs. Gloria Reese will be
on hand with catfish, hush pup-
pies, cole slaw and baked beans.
Sponsors for this extent include
The City of Moore Haven, Ahern's
BP, Everglades Realty, and Harley
Davidson of Ft. Myers.
. For more information, orto reg-
ister phone (863) 946-0300.


by Dan Gunter and the great
FDOC staff," Keck said.
Prior to arriving at the FDOC,
Keck served as director of legisla-
tive and regulatory affairs at Flori-
da Citrus Mutual, the state's
largest citrus grower organiza-
tion. He also worked as legislative


director for Congressman San-
ford Bishop and in government
relations with Robinson Lake
Sawyer Miller in Washington,
D.C.
Keck has a BA. from Stetson
University and his J.D. from
Widener University School of


Glades County Democrat/Barbara Oehlbeck
Aunt Kitty's wrought iron coffee mill may be 'better'n 100
years old," but it still makes a good start for cup of coffee!


County
Continued From Page 1
day not showing up or the sun
forgetting to shine. No doubt
there are more drier-users than
there are hang-'em-on-the-line
types, but thank goodness, there
are no ordinances that prohibit
such ways in the backwvoods.
There are those who say, "No
clothes on the line for me it looks
too lowly- ltoo country."- I
And early of a morning when
the mist fingers out over the pas-
ture and there's a hush loud.
enough to hear, long before the
sun begins to light up life in the
watery swamp; the fragrance of
fresh coffee perked from \whole
beans ground in Aunt Kitty's
wrought iron grinder (belter'n a
hundred years old) along with the
smell of smoked bacon sneaks
out of Grandmama's number 10,
oritmightbeanumbei 12, Wagn-
er & Gyiswold iron frying pan .
.out across the porch and the spit
of land curving around the north
end of the pond where a lot of


watching' is going on. Which old
oak did the turkeys roost in last
night? All three flocks are different
ages but somehow they get along
just fine, except when the jakes
start strutLin' and showing' off. And
the doe that's been missing for a
month or more appeared yester-
day with her treasures. Twins,
their pencil slim legs already as
quick and graceful as their moth-
er's.
And in a flash, or so it seems,
clouds in the west reflect the pink
of the sun as it climbs its way into
the great spread of blue above the
cypress. And there, hanging like a
waving lacy curtain on the tired
old fence, the open-face moon-
flowers bloom in their last fe\\
moments of glory before closing
as first light falls full upon them.
Their sweet jasmine fragrance
lingers a little even after they're
closed; even as the old o\\ I hoots
once more loud and lonely -
before the thrust of the new day.
Well, it's great to know that
there are a few left who truly
believe: ,"It" can't get better than
pure country...


Law. He is a member of the Flori-
da and D.C. bar. Keck's family has
grown citrus in Highlands County
for three generations.
The Florida Department of Cit-
rus is an executive agency of
Florida government charged with
the marketing, research and reg-


Teacher
Continued From Page 1
West Glades with a special
teacher, Mrs. Christine Noguera,-
who goes to the homeroom,
takes these non-English speaking
students out and interprets the
information of the classes to
them. She does not attempt to
teach them English as such. This
program is called ESOL, which
means English for Speakers of
Other Languages.
Kelly adds, "I think the idea is
that those who do not speak Eng-
lish will absorb, more or less, our
language. I can only hope they
can learn enough soon enough.
Her classes are social studies
and science. This year there are
two units, one is on Medieval
Times, the other unit is on World
WarII.
And what does Kelly see down
the road .for her in her chosen
field of education? "I'd like to get
my reading endorsement. Any
more it's not enough just to be
certified. If you're teaching read-


ulation of the Florida citrus indus-
try. Its activities are funded by a
tax paid by growers on each box
of citrus that moves through
commercial channels. Visit
www.floridajuice.com for more
info. contact: Andrew Meadows
(863) 499-2516.


ing it's not enough just to have a
degree in elementary reading. To
acquire a reading endorsement
you must take six extra courses in
intensive reading, then you will
have something called a "Reading
Endorsement."
Teaching as she does from
7:45 in the morning until 3:15 in
the afternoon, there's not much
time for extra curricular activities.
"However, when there is a little
time," she said, "I like movies and
reading for personal enjoyment. I
like fiction best but I do enjoy
well-written non-fiction."
Kelly's teaching career started
April 1, 2005, so she's been teach-
ing now for a little over a full year.
As to what this summer holds,
she said she's not going to teach
summer school this year... "I just
want to relax awhile... "
Kelly lives at home in Moore
Haven with her mother and
father, Ross Fleming, who is in the
citrus hauling business. Her
mother is a teacher at West
Glades School. Her profile will
appear next week in the Glades
County Democrat.


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Florida are trying to create artifi-
cially a waterfront communi-
ty," Ms. Whirls said.
The goal, the economic devel-
opment director said, is to create
a thriving riverfront with dining,
shopping, lodging and entertain-
ment on the water, in the historic
commercial center as well as
vacant areas north of US 27 and
include in that mix new residen-
tial and office space. .
During the business meeting,
Main Street members and
prospective members will hear
about plans to meet with an
urban planner during the summer
to begin devising street, sidewalk,
parking and other improvements
aimed at accommodating
motorists, boaters and pedestri-
ans visiting the revitalized river-
front. Dockage, streetscaping,
landscaping and greenspace will
also be considered, with the goal
of devising drawings for what a
new downtown will look like
going forward.
"Typically, redevelopment


projects begin with improve-
ments to infrastructure side-
walks, parking spaces and the
like. Once investors see that the
city is willing to invest its
resources in the needed improve-
ments, they become more willing
to invest in the property. Then the
retailers will follow."
Ms. Whirls said the consultant,
funded by a technical assistance
grant from Florida. Main Street,
will also assist Main Street Moore
Haven and city officials in identify-
ing funding to help pay for need-
ed improvements.
Plans also call for Main Street
Florida coordinator Joan Jeffer-
son and a four member site
review team to visit the city the
week of August 1-3, to meet with
Main Street members, property
owners, city officials and others to
complete an action plan. That
plan will be unveiled at a dinner,
hosted by Joyner Development at
the Marina RV Resort, Thursday,
Aug.3.
To give folks attending the
organizational meeting a preview
of the kinds of attractions Main
Street Moore Haven hopes to
offer, Banana Bay Cruises will
bring the Coconut Woman, a 50-


passenger catamaran to the Mari-
na RV dock to give those attend-
ing the event an opportunity to
view the city from the water.
"We hope by taking folks out
on the Lake, through the locks
and a ways down the river, we
can give them a new appreciation
for what they have and a new per-
spective on what the future could
bring," the EDC director said.
The organizational meeting is
open to the public, although vot-
ing will be restricted to Main
Street members.
Main Street Moore Haven Inc.
is a 501 c 3, making memberships
and donations to the program tax
deductible. Founding member-
ships for Main Street Moore
Haven are $3,000. Partners,
$1500, Supporting members,
$500; Building members, small
businesses and organizations,
$50 and individual/friend mem-
berships, $25.
Anyone interested in becom-
ing a member should contact jre-
gan@gladescountyedc.com or
phone (863) 946-0300. EDC and
Main Street Moore Haven mem-
bership forms will also be avail-
able at the meeting.


Florida Fund for Minority Teacher Education Scholarship Program Recipient


FGC University

Final Grades are:

A+, A, A-., B+


Shalonda N. Lester, is affectionately
known as Nikki, was awarded a FFMT
Scholarship in the amount of $5000 per year.
Nikki was born and raised in Belle Glade, FL
where she graduated from Glades Central
Community High School in 2003 and is
currently a senior majoring in Elementary
Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. At
FGCU, Shalonda currently holds a 3.45 GPA
and has been on the Dean's List for the last 3
years. She is also employed full-time at Three
Oaks Middle School in their Guidance Office.
Her main professional goal is to become a
Elementary School Principal and eventually
open a private elementary school for under
privileged children. Nikki is very active in her
school community by volunteering her time at
local elementary and middle schools. She is the
classy intelligent, and strikingly beautiful
President of the Sigma Upsilon Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where we
participate in various community service
projects. Shalonda is the daughter of Lucille
and Harvey Lester of Belle Glade, FL. She plans
to graduate from Florida Golf Coast University
in April of 2007.


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Boaters are reminded to follow safe boating rules


By Loma Jablonski

Lake Okeechobee is the sec-
ond largest freshwater lake in
the United States. It is a 730-
square-mile, 467,200-acre water
wonderland. Unlike many north-
ern lakes, Lake Okeechobee
draws anglers and boaters year
round. It is known for its natural
beauty, abundance of wildlife
and good fishing. As the popula-
tion of Okeechobee grows,
more and more people will be
taking to the water.
In observance of National
Safe Boating Week, and year
round, boaters should take the
time to check their equipment.
The check list should include:
Navigation lights: Naviga-
tion lights should work properly.
Operating a boat at night with-
out proper working navigation
lights is illegal, and extremely
dangerous. If you have not used
your boat in the last two or three
months, charge your battery
overnight with a good battery
charger. If your battery is over 3
years old, you should consider
replacing the battery. Do not buy
an automotive battery or the
"cheapest" battery available. For
those with trolling motors, con-
sider installing a second battery
in your boat.
Fuel filters: Fuel filters
should be changed (if installed)
at least every year, and be sure
to use fresh fuel. There should


be no fuel line or bulb leaks.
Check the connector between
the tank and the motor, and
make sure the fuel line and
primer bulb is not dry-rotted or
cracked. A leaking fuel line is a
fire hazard. It is extremely dan-
gerous and should be replaced.
Always start with fresh fuel
and fresh oil. Do not use a fuel
mix that has been in the fuel tank
for over three or four months. If
you have an oil injection system,
make sure the oil tank is full, and
make sure there are no leaks.
Check the propeller cotter
pin and lock on the lower unit
shaft. Check to be sure. that the
propeller blades are not bent,
cracked or uneven. Lower units
should be services at least once
a year according to the manufac-
turer's instructions.
e Make sure you have a prop-
er-sized anchor and line for your
boat. The best anchor to use is
one with "vanes", or metal
wedges that allow the anchor to
grab the bottom. You should
have at least 60-80 feet of anchor
line, well secured to the anchor.
Don't overlook your boat
trailer. Make sure its tires are not
worn or dry-rotted, properly
inflated and the right size for the
trailer and weight of the boat.
Make sure the boat winch strap
is tight, and not frayed or twist-
ed. You should have a safety
chain hook for the boat, safety
chains for your vehicle hitch and


a hitch safety pin. Check to be
sure that your trailer wiring con-
nector and lights are working. If
you develop a problem with
your trailer lights while hauling
your boat, use your emergency
flashers to return home.
All boaters must have U.S.
Coast Guard approved life vests
or personal flotation devices for
every passenger on their boats.
Check to be sure the devices are
in good condition and fit proper-
ly. Have a flare kit, spotlight, air
horn and basic tools. Another
relatively inexpensive safety
item to have is a small battery-
operated strobe light. These
strobes make it very easy for a
rescue unit to locate a disabled
boater at night.
A cellular phone can be the
key to a fast rescue if you
become disabled. Make sure the
phone is fully charged before you
leave the dock. Carry a plug-in 12
volt cell phone charger or a spare
cell phone battery with you.
All boaters should have an
up-to-date map of the lake. A
water resistant or plastic-coated
map is very important. These
maps are available at virtually
every marina, boat dealer fishing
supply store and local gas sta-
tions. Consider purchasing a
marine band radio. Marine
radios allow you to monitor the
weather and can be the key to
getting back safely to the boat;
ramp before sever weather pre-


vents your safe return.
Every boater should be
familiar with marker buoys and
channel marker panels. If you
are not familiar with the marker
system, you should contact the
U.S. Coast Guard or Coast Guard
Auxiliary for further information.
Many boaters take coolers
filled with ice and beverages on
the trip. Consider taking drink-
ing water. Drinking beer instead
of water can lead to serious
dehydration. Drinking alcoholic
beverages while operating a
boat is extremely dangerous,
and if a disabled boater is found
to be intoxicated, the boat may
be towed and impounded at
their expense, and they may face
criminal charges. for boating
under the influence.
Many boaters wear eye
glasses or contact lenses. If you
lose your glasses, you may not
be able to safely navigate your
boat. We recommend that if you-
are the "boat captain", you have
a spare set of glasses or contact
lenses with you.
Before you drive away from
the boat ramp, make sure your
engine is operating properly.
Check the water pump vent hole
-for a steady stream of water
coming from the vent tube. If
you do not see the stream of
water, you should immediately
turn the motor off and deter-
mine where the problem is
located. As often as not, a piece


of debris is blocking the tube
and can be easily removed.
Check the weather before
you leave home. Let someone
know where you are going to
launch, the general area you will
be and when you intend to
return. When you do return,
make sure that you let them
know you are back. If you have
no one to advise about your
plans, call the OCSO Marine Res-
cue and Dive Unit at (863) 357-
1600, and let them know. Let the
unit know the type and color of
your boat, where you are going,
occupants, emergency contact
numbers and any "on-board"
cell phone numbers.
There are certain .pieces of
equipment that are required by
law for boats 26 feet and under.
These pieces of equipment are a
wearable life preserver for every
person on the boat; a throwable
ring or other flotation device;
flares or other visual aids; a
horn, whistle or other sounding
device and a fire extinguisher.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission (FWC) is the pri-
mary law enforcement agency
on Lake Okeechobee. They are
responsible for boating safety.
They do the resource-oriented
policing of the lake and routinely
inspect boats on the lake to
make sure the required safety
equipment is on board. When
they come across a boat without
the required equipment, they


can write a warning or possibly
issue a citation, depending on
the circumstances.
The FWC has a boat on Lake
Okeechobee 24 hours a day,
seven days a week and are on
the water to assist boaters who
run into trouble. Their policies
do not allow them to routinely
tow in disabled boats. They will
take a boater in, but they will
leave the boat unless it is in a
navigable waterway and poses a
danger to other boaters. If that is
the case, they have the option to
tow it out of the way and tie it off
until the owner can get some-
one out there to help. Getting
the boat in is the responsibility
of the owner.
FWC works closely with other
area law enforcement agencies
around the lake. But, when a
boater runs into. trouble, they
should call 9-1-1, which is why it is
a good idea to have a cell phone.
There are several boat towing
services available around the
lake that will tow a boat into
dock including Chester Rome at
Garrard's Bait and Tackle-
(863)763-3416 or (863) 610-
0440; Tiger Marine Service at
(863) 673-1460 in Clewiston and
Tow Boat at (772) 286-8123 in
Palm Beach County. But these
services are not cheap. In the
long run it is a lot safer and less
expensive to take the proper
precautions before venturing
out on the lake.


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Basin boat ramp
may damage boat
LAKE OKEECHOBEE -
Boaters are being urged to avoid
using the boat ramp located in the
back basin at the Okee-Tantie
Marina and Campground.
The Okeechobee County Sher-
iff's Office (OCSO) said due to
low lake levels, use of the back
ramp could damage a boat. Also,
it's doubtful that the lake level is
high enough to allow a boat to
leave the basin and enter the lake.
Airboaters can still safely use
the ramp.
Boaters are urged to either use
the main ramps at Okee-Tantie, or
the ramps at Scott Driver Memori-
al Park.
Baseball and football
camps open
BELLE GLADE Glades Day
School Baseball Camp, June 5 to
9, is open to boys and girls, ages 4
to 8 in the morning and ages 9 to
15 afternoons.
Glades Day School Football
Camp will be open June 12 to 16,
for boys, ages 4 to 8 in the morn-
ings and ages 9 to 15 in the after-
noons.
Space is limited. Please call
Glades Day..School for details at
(561) 996-6769.
Clewiston Cougars
registration open
CLEWISTON The Clewiston
Cougars will be holding their reg-
istration on Saturday, June 3, from
noon until 3 p.m. at the Clewiston
Cougars Locker Room. The regis-
tration fee for the first 100 partici-
pants to register is $65. This is a
non-refundable fee. The regular
registration fee is $75 due at time
of registration. Also due at time of
registration is a copy of your
child's birth certificate and picture
(recent wallet size please).
Note: You will be given extra
time to bring in a copy of your
child's year ending report card
and current year physical. If you
already have this items please
bring them with you.
If you have any questions
please log on to our website at:
www.leaguelineup.com/clewis-
toncougars.
Lifeguards needed
CLEWISTON The city of
Clewiston Recreation Department
is hiring Red Cross Certified life-


guards for the 2006 summer term.
Starting pay is $9 per hour. Appli-
cations are available at Clewiston
City Hall.
Big Bucks
tournaments planned
CLEWISTON A fishing tour-
naments will be held June 10-11.
The Big Bucks Tournament
allows for larger paybacks and
more prizes. Multiple places will
be paid based on thenumber of
participants. Entries may be
picked up at local bait and tackle
shops, on the Bass Busters Web
site at
www.bassbustersflorida.com or
by calling Chris Fickly at (941)232-
9539. The Team entry is $200 and
includes the Big Bass Jackpot. All
tournaments run from Safglight to
3 p.m. Sign-ups are accepted up
until tournament start time at the
city ramp in Clewiston.
Coast Guard
makes house calls
LAKE OKEECHOBEE Did
you know the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary makes house calls?
They will come to your home to
discuss the required safety equip-
ment needed on your boat. This
service is free. You will receive a
cordial, informative and confiden-
tial boat inspection. A vessel safe-
ty check decal will be placed on
boats that meet all the require-
ments. Call 467-3085 to arrange a
boat check.
FWC quota permit
applications accepted
The Florida and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC)
will be accepting applications
June 1-11 for quota permits to
hunt on wildlife management
areas next season.
On many wildlife manage-
ment areas, quota permits are
required for hunters wishing to
hunt during the first nine days of
the general gun season as well
as participating in other hunts
including the archery and muz-
zleloading gun seasons.
Worksheets are available at
MyFWC.com/hunting. They also
will be available from county tax
collectors' offices, license agents
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AGRICULTURE 15


Florida sugar farmers reduce phosphorus in runoff


CLEWISTON In spite of a
hurricane season that wreaked
havoc on the system, Florida sugar
farmers continued to greatly
reduce the phosphorous in the
water leaving their farms. Farm-
ers' Best Management Practices
(BMPs) reduced phosphorus by
59 percent, well above the 25 per-
cent reductions required by the
1994 Everglades Forever Act and
above their 10-year average of
greater than 50% reductions.


"Even under the extreme
weather conditions of the past
year, sugar farmers have been
able to maintain phosphorus
reductions more than twice what
is required. That's further proof
that our Best Management Prac-
tices are making a real difference
in water quality," said Judy
Sanchez, Director of Corporate
Communications.
The water quality issues in Lake
Okeechobee that were exacerbat-


ed by the hurricanes and the
above average rainfall this season
have made the farmer's work even
more difficult than in past years.
Phosphorus in the lake water has
averaged more than 250 parts per
billion since January this year.
Phosphorus levels in Lake
Okeechobee water continue to
increase, creating unforeseen
problems for the restoration
efforts south of the Lake. Pointing
to the quality of water farms


receive from the Lake, Sanchez
said, "It's like trying to run a
marathon with a ball and chain
holding you down."
Yet, farmers continue to work
hard at the BMP program, not just
to meet the 25 percent require-
ments, but to get the water clean
as quickly as possible. "The farm-
ers' BMP program is one of the
success stories in Everglades
restoration. It is working twice as
well as expected. And, the South


USDA 2005 hurricane assistance programs open


GAINESVILLE, Fla. Sign-up
began May 17 for four crop and
livestock assistance programs
that will provide aid to produc-
ers affected by the destructive
2005 hurricanes through USDA
Farm Service Agency (FSA), said
Kevin Kelley.
The four programs Live-
stock Indemnity Program, Feed
Indemnity Program, Hurricane
Indemnity Program and Tree
Indemnity Program are funded
to use $250 million from U.S.
Department of Agriculture Sec-
tion 32 funds.
To be eligible for this assis-
tance, a producer's loss must
have occurred in one of 261
counties that received a primary
presidential or secretarial disas-
ter designation due to 2005 Hur-
ricanes Dennis, Katrina, Ophe-
lia, Rita or Wilma. Assistance is
unavailable for losses in contigu-
ous counties. A list of the eligible
counties in Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina and Texas is available
at: http://www.usda.gov/Hurri-
caneInfo.xml
Livestock
Indemnity Program
The Livestock Indemnity Pro-
gram (LIP) will provide pay-
ments to eligible livestock own-
ers and contract growers who
incurred the death of livestock
due to the hurricanes. To deter-
mine payments, USDA's Farm
Service Agency (FSA) will multi-
ply the number of eligible live-
stock by the payment rate of: (1)
for livestock owners, 75 percent
of the livestock's average fair
market value; or (2) for contract'
growers, 75 percent of the aver-
age sustained income loss. More
information on LIP is available
in the online LIP fact sheet at:
wwvw.fsa.usda.goV. .


Feed Indemnity
Program
The Feed Indemnity Program
(FIP) will provide payments to
eligible livestock owners and
cash lessees who suffered feed
losses or increased feed costs
due to the hurricanes. To calcu-
late program payments, FSA will
multiply the national payment
rate established for each live-
stock category by the number of
eligible livestock. More informa-
tion on FIP is available in the
online FIP fact sheet at:
www.fsa.usda.gov.
Hurricane
Indemnity Program
The Hurricane Indemnity
Program (HIP) will provide pay-
ments to eligible producers who
suffered crop. losses and
received either a Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation crop
insurance indemnity or a FSA
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assis-
tance Program (NAP) payment.
Producers' HIP benefits will
equal 30 percent of the crop
insurance indemnity or 30 per-
cent of the NAP payment. More
information on HIB is available
in the online HIP fact sheet at:
www.fsa.usda.gov
Tree Indemnity
Program
The Tree Indemnity Program
(TIP) will provide payments to
eligible owners of commercially
grown fruit trees, nut trees,
bushes and vines that produce
an annual crop and were lost or
damaged due to the hurricanes.
FSA will base TIP payments on
the crop's proximity to the hurri-
canes based on established tiers,
which reflect the severity of
damage from least to most


severe. More information on TIP
is available in the online TIP fact
sheet at: www.fsa.usda.gov
Aquaculture
Grants
USDA is also providing $25
million in block grants to the
state governments of Alabama,
Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina and Texas from
Section 32 funds. The funds are
to provide assistance to produc-
ers raising aquaculture species
in a controlled environment as
part of a farming operation. Gov-
ernors or their designees will
determine sign-up procedures
for the assistance and will dis-
tribute the funds to eligible
aquaculture producers to help
them recover from the devastat-
ing effects of the hurricanes of
2005. More information on the
aquaculture grants is available in
the online fact sheet at:
www.fsa.usda.gov.
Additional Disaster
Assistance
Additional funds have been
designated in response to the
2005 hurricane disasters.
Approximately $200 million is
designated for the Emergency
Conservation Program, $400
million for the Emergency
Forestry Conservation Reserve.
Program and $300 million for
the Emergency Watershed Pro-
tection Program (which is avail-
able to communities and
landowners in Tennessee, in
addition to those in the six previ-
ously mentioned states.)
Sign-up dates for the Emer-
gency Forestry Conrservationr
Reserve Program \ ill be
announced as soon as ne\\ regula-
tions and software are developed.
USDA has already made $63


million in Emergency Conserva-
tion Program (ECP) funds avail-
able to assist agricultural produc-
ers struck by hurricanes in the
Gulf of Mexico region during the
calendar year 2005. Eligible agri-
cultural producers may receive
up to 100 percent cost-share to
remove debris and restore fences
and conservation structures.
Additional funds for oyster,
nursery and poultry producers
and forest landowners will be
made available when new rules
authorizing assistance are pub-
lished in the Federal Register.
USDA's Farm Service Agency
(FSA) is developing these rules
and plans to publish proposed
rules for public comment in the
near future.
Emergency Loan
Assistance
USDA's Farm Service Agency
(FSA) cur riith\ has $156 million
in low-interest emergency (EM)
loan funds available to help
farmers and ranchers rebuild
their operations.
I In certain cases, FSA can. pro-
vide producers with both EM and
operating loans to assist them with
spring uperatil-,ns Eligible produc-
ers who expect to receive future
hurricane disaster payments from
IUSDA rna' r'eet.e loans now and
assign the dis ter funds to EM
loan payments. Emergency loan
funds may be used to: restore or
replace essential property; pay all
or part of production costs associ-
ated with the disaster year; pay
essential farnil, living expenses;
reorganize the farming operation
and refinance certain debts. To
apply for an EM loan, producers
are encouraged to contact their
local USDA Service Center. An FSA
fact shtiee explaining the loan appli-
cariorn process step-by-step and is
a iallabl,- -It ,i '.-,., r'a.j.sd:i g,:,,.


Florida Water Management Dis-
trict's stormwater treatment areas
(STAs) are also performing better
than designed," Ms. Sanchez said.
"This is. good news for Ever-
glades restoration," said Robert
Coker, Senior Vice President, Pub-


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lanai, security system, dual fireplace, eat-in kitchen.,
Owner/Agent bring any serious offer.
* $526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 4BD/3BA home on
1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a sound
proof studio, moveable island in kitchen and an above
ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries that this
beautiful home offers.
* $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home on
manicured 1 +/- acres in LaBelle's first gated Riverfront
Community.
* $359,900 Beautiful like new 3BD/2BA with 2 car garage
home in the Belmont area. Patio and deck area in back yard.
* $249,900 Gorgeous new 3BD/2BA house with garage.
Split floor plan, living area w/lie place. Master bathroom has
a garden tub and dual sinks. Carpet and tile throughout. This
is a must see!
* $209,900 New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot. Master
bathroom has a garden tub with a separate shower. Kitchen
features an island with extra sink and more don't let this one


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has a separate workshop and small tree house great for kids.


m $17y,y ureat ,Bu/n A nome at.nas s een aeen iay
remodeled. New flooring, cabinets and vanities. Yard features
irrigation and rear fencing. This great deal is ready for you to
move in.
* $179,900- New 3BD/2BA home. This home features split
floor plan 'and the kitchen has a morning mom.'
* $149,999 2BD/1BAspacious home, features a complete-
ly fenced in yard and an above ground pool.
* $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle.
This home has new tile, carpet, paint, cabinets, hot water
heater, bathroom and new roof with a transferable warranty.
Great investment potential or first time home buyer.
MOBILE HOMES:
$475,000 Spacious 3BD/3BA mobile home in Muse sits
on 5+/- acres. This spacious home features an addition with
it's own entrance and much more. The property has a pond
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more.
$300,000 3BD/1BA mobile home in Muse which rests
on 5+/- acres features a new well and roof. Property is also
fenced with a shed and pond.
$197,900 4BD/2BA Gorgeous upgraded manufactured
home in LaBelle. This home features a split floor plan and all
crown moldings in the living and dining room.
$139,400 to $151,900 New 4BD/2BA & 3BD/2BA
Manufactured Homes on .50+/- acres in El Rio S/D.
$147,700 3BD/2Ba New Manufactured home with
pantry, dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower and sky-
light in the guest bathroom.
$112,500 $120,500 Manufactured Homes new and
under construction in the MHYC. The MHYC is a 55+
ownership park. Call today for completion date!
* PRICE REDUCED $110,000 2BD/1BA mobile home
on 2.5+/- acres in Clewiston. Enjoy peaceful country living
year round or as a weekend getaway!


* $94,900 Looking for a 3BD/2BA manufactured home
on 1.25+/- acres? This home features a split floor plan. Call
today for more info and for an appointment.
* $78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Ortona. The
mobile home is partially furnished. The lot is surrounded
in beautiful palm and oak trees.
* $52,0 UMOi ner lot
in LaBellIP i lfa iTol t imlose to
schools, shopping and restaurants.
$* 1,600,000 12.76+/- acres has lots of old oaks. It is
currently being used as a rental park. Please call for more
information.
* $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. Currently Auto Salvage
yard.
* $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Development
Opportunity! Close to schools, recreational park, town
shops and much more!
$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.
* $850,000 40+/- acres beautifully secluded with pas-
ture, ponds, cabbage palms and oaks.
* $650,000 2+/- acre in the heart ofAlva on busy SR
80.
* $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in Moore
Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees arid
plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the
property,. Home is to be sold "as is."
$* 272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a'pond and shed.
* $149,99 f s iitW.AT- es that
is also forsale rf$1,900.
$* 25,500. $72,900 Call for more information about
3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lbts have been nicely
maintained and are dose 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.
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Solid Decision, Solid House! You'll be glad to
see this spacious 4BR/2B remodeled home.
Glowing with quality, from the new Hardy-Board
siding to the wood floors. A/C, appliances, hot
water tank, doors and vanities are all less than 2
years old. New roof being installed. Call today for
this worry free home! $247,500.


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3BR/2B home on 5 acres. Cedar wood walls and ceil-
ings, stone fireplace, new roof, super large work-
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the wood floors. A/C, appliances, hot water tank,
doors and vanities are all less than 2 years old. New
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1,. 4',500.
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er, tenced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to
die for. Only $239,900.
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from banking, shopping, schools and much more.
This 3BR/2B home has it all. From it's fenced back
yard, spacious rooms, wood burning fireplace, new
kitchen cabinets and storage galore! Best of all after
a hard days work you can sit out on your lanai and
enjoy the sunset over the lake in Lehigh Acres. Only
$219,900.
* REDUCED PERFECT STARTER HOME! 2BR/IBA
CBS home located ita ~~gl e#fl uiet oak filled
street. Features neW oonrng and a fenced back
yard. Priced @ $159,900.
* Just like NEW. 3BR/1.5B CBS home within walk-
ing distance from shopping. Features include new
berber carpet, ceramic tile, all new cabinets and
much more. Priced to sell at only $119,900.
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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 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- 4BR/2B manufactured home boasts, 2,304 sq
ft of living space and sits on 2.34 fenced acres in the
quiet rural community of Double J Acres. Country
living just a hop-skip away from LaBelle or Ft. Myers
makes this a perfect location! $269,900.
* Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate
makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured


home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa-
cious kitchen. Only $179,900.
* Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about
the cali r, ', nAtlp, on
cleared f O tflt the
huge horse barn and workshop. Box stalls, feed
room large workshop. Lower your blood pressure!
$169,900.
* Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac in grow-
ing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 manufactured
home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for
occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE!
$149,900


* Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past
well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in
Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing
entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and elec-
tric. Time's on your side in this investment!
$2,750,000. '
* The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest-
ment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Hwy 27
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 coun-
try. $130,000.
* 1.84+/- acre located offJacks Branch Rd. in Muse.
This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees.
Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back!
Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs.
Fresh air special! $93,900.
* Call for prices on all our Montura Listings!


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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
truly a dream come true. Only $79,900.
* .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @
only $67,900. Possible seller financing.
* 2 Lehigh Acre lots zoned for duplex. Great invest-
ment property! Only $67,000 each
* Comer lot in Unit 102 warge oak. Beautiful lot
.:.if ci.ur I.i,- to,,.- 45-.,900.
* Ti.. l.:.r I n u .ii, i. $-9,900 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.








Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with
over 5,800 sq ft ofwork 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
located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and
just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50:
per square foot.
* Sable Palm R/V Campground truly a 50 acre gold
mine!! This beautiful property features a 10 acre- 70
site R/V campground located off US27 in the peace-
ful country side of Palmdale. The park even has its
own fishing lake and grass landing strip. The remain-
ing 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.
* 1.18+/- acres zoned C-I commercial just South of.
LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and
frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000.
* 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.


FEATURES OF THE WEEK


WATEKFRUINT & PRIVAlY Al ITS BEST This
recently renovated 3BR/2BA home is located at
the Ortona Locks. Fish from your own private
dock. (Permit in place to add new dock w/ lift.)
Priced to Sell!!!



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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 Aw/eat-in breakfast bar and for-
mal dining. $212,500
ONLY CONDO ON THE MARKET IN LABELLE! This
2BR/2BA unit would make a great rental investment or
full-time residence. Located on the first floor this condo
features a greenbelt view, tile in kitchen and bathrooms,
and a bonus room. Comfortable living awaits your
arrival! $150,000
THIS IMMACULATE 2 BR /1.5 BA HOME IS located


ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PAR( 11[ ....
the market. This stunning 10.7 Acres ,
unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the _: ,i iiI
Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East a i '- i
and enjoy endless views from the rais:I ,,.:
bank. The waterfront piece features lakci, I ,
the South side and riverfront on the Nonih i ,i. I
your dream home and enjoy the peace ;sni 11 1..
quality that LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has r....11.
$1,950,000
SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE "lf
with over 200 feet of waterfront and alre' i '- i
rated into 2 lots. The fabulous view is i-, I, 11,
pristine across and up the river from thi t' ,,,,
on both the main river and the "Old Rive .. i ,,,-
features 60 feet of protected dockage. R i ,I, ,i
riverbank is in progress. There is NC '.
Setback" on either lot, which may allov .u '.
and/or pools unusually close to River. .i.audululL
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 end-
less 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
BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront


in the center of town close to everything. What a terrif- homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock
ic home for someone just setting out on their own or in place. Hoamesite is located approx. 75 ft. from
sizing down. Home is partially furnished and ready for the main river in an area of nice homes, Permits
you! $159,900 are in place to re-dredge oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth.
FOR LEASE!I!! 800+/- Sq. Ft. Office on Busy Street $499,000.
downtown. Call for details. HOMES IN LABELLE
WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an
LOCATION, LOCATION, OCATION!!! This 3 oversized corner lot in the city The 2BR/2BA
+/- [ acre peninsula has over 700' of home has vaulted ceilings and tile in the living
Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy. 29 area. French doors provide views to the outside.
access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endless! Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra stor-
$3,300,000 age. $199,900


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prced to sell!! $125,000.
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
4BR/2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME features
large kitchen, new a/c, upgraded appliances, jet
tub and above ground pool. $174,900. UNDER
CONTRACT
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.


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most desirable communities. Situated at the end of a cul
de sac provides a peaceful & private setting. Cathedral
ceilings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan and
wrap around porch. $469,900.
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 LABELLE
LOT, Located in established neighborhood. Build your
home on this .45 acre lot. Price Reduced $70,000
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.
2 PORT LABELLE LOTS IN UNIT 102. located side
by side. Lots provide over V2 acre homesite. Partially
cleared, high and dry. Ready to build! $45,000 each
COMMERCIAIlBUSINESS
PRIME LOCATIONI Business zoned property located


t ,L NMarilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker
Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley,
Se Habla Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod
Espafiol Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis

in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ESTABLISHED IN 1984
of (Hwy 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue thi proper- THE GATOR BAIT PUB has been a thriving business in
ty has endless possibilities. "Old Historical Florida- the Pioneer Community for many years. If you've ever
Style" two story building, 1,846 sq. ft. w/ 122' frontage wanted to run your own Restaurant and Lounge here's
on Bridge Street and a "Quaint Old-Florida Cracker- your chance. This quaint establishment comes fully fur-
Style" office fronting on Park Avenue. $1,200,000 nished with a completely equipped kitchen, and offers
REDUCED PRICE $350.00011! RENOVATED great start for any entrepreneur. Priced at $174,500
BUILDING!!! READY FOR YOUR BUSINESS!!! Need INDUSRIL
a place to locate your business. This is it! Highly vis- 4.14 ACRES ZProperty fea-
able, only 180 ft. East of Bridge Street. Totally remod- tures 80'x 10 8 E 2,200 sq. ft.
eled building situated on .31 acre lot fronting on doublewide nment... Great
Washington Ave. across from bank drive thru. Propen Location! $1,500,000
is 175' deep which leaves room for future expansion. NDUSTRIAL PROPERTYI Excellent investment
Renovations include all new crown molding, ceramic opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres
tile, siding, plumbing, electric and A/C. on corner of Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3
BUSINESS ZONEDI This 2BR/1BA home is situated steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; shop 1,600
on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of sq. ft.; office building 2,520 sq. ft.) all currently leased.
Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surround- $1,300,000
ed by local banks and businesses. Price reduced STOP BY AND VISIT US AT OUR NEW
$215,000 LOCATION ON HWY 80


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


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Thursday. June 1. 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Follow generator safety guidelines Corps ready for active
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TALLAHASSEE As the hurri-
cane season approaches, Florida
Agriculture and Consumer Ser-
vices Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson is reminding consumers
to heed safety tips when using
portable generators. The genera-
tors have become very popular in
Florida as a result of power out-
ages during several record-break-
ing hurricane seasons.
"Generators are very useful
when the power goes out but they
can be hazardous when con-
sumers do not take the time to
review safety directions and follow
the manufacturers' guidelines,"
Bronson said. "People should take
time well before a storm to read
the information so they don't put
themselves and their families at
risk."
The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission received
reports of 179 carbon monoxide
deaths associated with portable
generators between 1990 and
2002. In addition to the potential
for toxic engine'exhaust, other pri-
mary hazards include electrocu-
tion and fire.
Three people have died in
South Florida over the past two
years as a result of carbon monox-
ide poisoning from generators.
One used the device in. the
kitchen; a couple died when the


generator, which was located out-
side their bedroom window,
spewed the gas into the open win-
dow.
The primary cause of death
and illness is from carbon monox-
ide poisoning because people
used generators indoors or in par-
tially enclosed areas such as
garages or balconies. Carbon
monoxide is a colorless, odorless
gas. Symptoms of carbon monox-
ide poisoning are similar to the flu.
People who feel sick, dizzy or
weak while inside but feel better
when they leave their home
should be cautioned that there
might be carbon monoxide pres-
ent and they should get immediate
medical attention.
Some consumers in Florida
mistakenly believed that using the
generators in their garage was safe
if the door was left open. Howev-
er, the gases leaked into the
homes through vents. In addition,
garages are not usually well venti-
lated so if the owner lets it run
awhile and then comes to turn it
off, the carbon monoxide levels
can be so high as to immediately
render the person unconscious
and cause death. Generators can
produce high levels of carbon
monoxide very quickly.
Prior to purchasing a generator,
consumers should make sure they


get one rated for the amount of
power they will need. Light bulbs,
appliances and equipment usually
have labels indicating their power
requirements. People unable to
determine the amount of power
they will need should contact an
electrician for help. Generators
should support the minimum
needs of a household during an
emergency. Also, during an emer-
gency the fuel supply may be very
limited so people should use the
generator wisely.
Follow these safety tips to pro-
tect against poisoning, electrocu-
tion and fires:
Never use a generator
indoors, including in garages, bal-
conies, crawl spaces or other par-
tially enclosed areas even with
ventilation. Opening windows or
using fans does not prevent car-
bon monoxide buildup.
Place the generator outdoors
and away from doors, windows
and vents and put it in a covered
location.
Follow the directions that
come with the unit.
Install battery-operated car-
bon monoxide alarms.
To avoid electrocution, keep
the generator dry and operate it on
a dry surface under a canopy-like
structure. Dry hands before touch-
ing the unit.


Plug appliances directly into
the generator or use a heavy-duty,
outdoor-rated extension cord that
is rated in amps or watts at least
equal to the sum of the connected
appliance loads.
Never try to power a house
wiring by plugging the generator
into a wall outlet. This is extremely
hazardous to the homeowner, util-
ity workers and neighbors served
by the same utility transformer.
Don't overload the generator.
Don't operate more appliances
than the output rating calls for.
Turn off all equipment pow-
ered by the generator before shut-
ting down the unit.
Never store fuel for the gener-
ator in the home, and use properly
labeled safety containers to store
the fuel. Also, do not store exces-
sive amounts of fuel.
Before refueling the unit, turn
it off and let it cool down. Fuel
spilled on hot engine parts can
ignite.
"Many people are installing
permanent generators and they
should be sure to use qualified
electricians," Bronson said. "Con-
sumers who opt for portable units
need to take the time long before a
disaster to review the instructions
and safety tips so they don't make
a mistake that can end in a disaster
of its own."


ZU06 hurricane season


CLEWISTON Water levels
on Lake Okeechobee fell to
12.79 feet as of Tuesday, May 23,
and the lake elevation is expect-
ed to fall further prior to the start
of this year's rainy season. On
the same date last year, Lake
Okeechobee stood at 14.07 feet.
The May 23 lake levels in 2004
and 2003 were 13.18 feet and
14.58 feet respectively.
And the rainy season may not
begin for awhile, according to a
National Weather Service report,
which states that the "frequency'
of rain (in the region north of
Lake Okeechobee) begins to
increase in late May," and is
"occasionally delayed until June
or even July, as in 1998." The
Weather Channel's ten-day fore-
cast for the area now calls for
only a 30 percent chance of rain
on nine of the next 10 days.
History has shown that the
lake has typically started its
annual rise by about mid-June.
This would bode well for the
upcoming hurricane season.
"This is very good news for
Lake Okeechobee and the Her-
bert Hoover Dike," said Andrew


Geller, water management
hydraulic engineer for the Corps'
Jacksonville District. "We feel a
lot better about where we are
today, in comparison to recent
years."
Geller noted that the lake
level hit a high of 18.02 feet in
2004, thanks to Hurricanes
Charley, Frances, Jeanne and
Ivan, but that the lower lake
level achieved prior to entering
the 2004 hurricane season was a
great aid in managing the lake
levels through the storms.
Most would agree that a 2006
hurricane season rivaling both
2004 and 2005 is unlikely; but
even if it were to happen, the
lake is at a manageable level that
is lower than both 2004 and
2005. Additionally, regular
inspections, maintenance and
strengthening work on the Her-
bert Hoover Dike provide confi-
dence in the protection it pro-
vides. In the meantime, the
Jacksonville District team
remains ready and vigilant as
Hurricane Season 2006
approaches.


Food safety precautions important during Florida's warm weather


TALLAHASSEE As the pic-
nic and barbecue season official-
ly kicked off with the Memorial
Day weekend, Florida Agricul-
ture and Consumer Services
Commissioner Charles H. Bron-
son is reminding state residents
to follow a few food safety tips to
avoid turning a party into a trip
to the doctor.
"Everybody loves cookouts
and picnics, and with a little


care, nothing will mar the fun
and enjoyment of doing these
things with friends or family,"
Mr. Bronson said. "But food safe-
ty measures are particularly
important, especially this time of
year when temperatures are
heating up."
Mr. Bronson offered the fol-
lowing tips:
Clean and sanitize cooking
equipment.


Wash your hands thorough-
ly with soap and hot water
before beginning to prepare the
food.
Keep raw foods away from
cooked foods to avoid cross-
contamination, and make sure
that raw meat juices never come
in contact with salads and veg-
etables. Moreover, use a differ-
ent plate or platter to carry the
meat off the grill than the one


you used to transport the raw
meat.
While cooking, use a meat
thermometer to make sure that
the meat is sufficiently cooked.
Beef, lamb and pork should reg-
ister an internal temperature of
at least 160 degrees while poul-
try should be cooked to 165
degrees Fahrenheit. It is particu-
larly critical that food reaches
those temperatures when cook-


ing ground meat products.
Food should be consumed
as soon as it is ready, and left-
overs should be refrigerated
within two hours of coming off
the grill or coming out refrigerator in the case of salads.
Precooked picnic items,
should be kept in insulated con-
tainers with plenty of ice or cold
packs to last until all of the food
is consumed.


Failing to adhere to food safe-
ty tips can subject consumers to
any number of food-borne ill-
nesses which, while rarely fatal,
can make people violently ill
sometimes for a number of days.
(For more news from the
Florida Department of Agricul-
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By Pastor John Hicks
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Have you ever received a Dear
John letter? I have, many as a mat-
ter of fact. My parents naming me
after my Uncle John insured that!
But there is one Dear John letter
that stands out more than any
other. It was the first letter I ever
received from my father. It was
written to a son who had not
always seen eye-to-eye with his
father. It was written by a father
reaching out to his prodigal son.
In honor of Fathers Day and
Fathers everywhere and in partic-
ular one father in Fernandina
Beach, I would like to share this
letter of blessing with you.
Dear John,
Your mother and I have been
asked by Mike Oliver to write you
a letter in support of your planned
Walk to Emmaus in January. It is
supposed to be an opportunity for
us to express our appreciation of
you and what our relationship
means and has meant over the
years.
When you were little, I had the
same close relationship with you
that I had with the other boys, and
I realize now that when you were
in Jr. High, I let you down by not
being as involved with you in your
activities as I was with the other
boys. I also did not understand


your sensitivity to other people at
that time, and when you came
home with a peace symbol, I
never gave you an opportunity to
state a posi-
tion. I had my
mind made up,
and did not
care to be con-
fused by facts.
I was critical of
your friends
and thus alien-
ated you and
never really re- John
established a Hicks
close bond
with you. I regret that now, and if I
had the opportunity to re-run that
part of the race, I would move up
to scouts when you did, to try to
gain back 'the son that I had lost
with a few hasty words.
You are, in the correct field.
From the time that you were in Sr.
High, I began to see the potential,
and it really came out while you
were in college. I felt that the min-
istry was where you belonged,
but I was not the one to whom
you came for advice in those days.
I will admit that I was quite
pleased when you finally made
the decision to enter the ministry,
and I am very proud of you and
your accomplishment in dedicat-
ing yourself to a life of service to
others. You will never know the


sense of pride we felt at your ordi-
nation. Your mother stood and
walked alone for the first time
after her accident, and held her
head high the whole way down
the isle. That event inspired her to
do what very few believed could
be done!
Your accomplishments in
school, in the scouts and now as a
person have been sources of
pride to us which you will recog-
nize when you have children of
your own. The greatest gift any
parent can receive is to have a
child do well, and the highest feel-
ings of ecstasy are realized in the
accomplishments of your of-
spring. When you do well, we
glory.
Keep up your good works,
son, and hold the hand of Him
whom you have vowed to follow.
Your earthly parents love you very
much, and are very proud of you.
Your Heavenly Father must be
even more so.
Love, Dad.
Most parents hope and pray
that they can bless their children
in a special way and make a dif-
ference in their lives. Fathers (and
mothers), why not consider a let-
ter of blessing to your children?
From first-hand experience, I
know what it can mean. You can,
too!


Area Church News in Brief


Make a joyful noise
Have an interest in singing to
the Almighty?
BELLE GLADE The Glades
Community Choir is looking for
you, you, & you. This includes
youths! Rehearsals are each Mon-
day evening at 6 p.m.
For more information, contact,
Kevin Wright, community rela-
tions at (561)261-0717; or, Carla
Kendall, president, at 561 261-
0049
Vacation Bible
School planned
CLEWISTON First United
Methodist Church of Clewiston,
331 W. Osceola Ave., will host
their annual Vacation Bible
School June 12 to 17. This year's
theme is Fiesta Time! Everyone is
invited! A light dinner will be
served each nighl starting at 5:30
with the program lasting from 6 to
8 p.m. Call 983-5269 for more
information or to register.
Church plans
Bible School
The First Baptist Church of
Moore Haven will have Vacation
Bible School the week of June 5-
9, Monday-Friday, from 6 p.m. till
9 p.m. All children, from 3 years
old through 6th grade, are invited


to come. Come join in an "Arctic
Edge" adventure.
Chorus event
at church
CLEWISTON Greater
Friendship Missionary Baptist
Church Male Chorus third
anniversary event will be held
Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. at the
Greater Friendship M.B. Church,
900 Della Tobias Ave., Clewiston
The program will feature
groups and choruses from
around the lake area that will be
entertaining crowds with music
and song. Dinner will be served.
Friday Night Lights
CLEWISTON Evangel
Church Assembly of God Out-
reach Center is open from 7 until
10 p.m. every Friday to all 7-12
grade students in,our community..
Activities available include basket-1-
ball; three Play Station 2 units,
music, and games. Snack bar'
with great prizes is open each
night.
CREW seeks
volunteers
The Community Rebuilding
Ecumenical Workforce (CREW)
of Hendry and Glades Counties is
seeking volunteers to assist resi-


dents with repairs and continued
clean up efforts in the aftermath
of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters,
Electricians, Plumbers, drywall
installers and other trade skills are
needed, as well as, anyone willing
to lend a hand! For more informa-
tion, come by the office at 121
Central Ave. rear entrance or
email
CREWheadquarters@aol.com or
phone (863) 983 2390. Donations,
including monetary contribu-
tions, are tax deductible. For more
information, email CREW head-
quarters @aol.com or phone
(863)983-4316 or (863)946-1457.
Servicio en Espanol
CLEWISTON --First Methodist
Church of Clewiston is starting a
Hispanic Worship Service Sunday
evenings at 7 p.m. Son todos
bienvenidos. Everyone is wel-
come! Call Rev. Perez at 677-3190
with questions.
Vacation Bible
School planned
MOORE HAVEN The First
Baptist Church of Moore Haven
will have Vacation Bible School
the week of June 5-9, Monday-Fri-
day, from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. All chil-
dren, from 3 years old through 6th
grade, are invited to come. Come
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Case Manager
Bi-Lingual
for family-centered
approach home visitation.
Belle Glade.
Working with pregnant &
parenting families.
Degree in Social Work or
related field required.
Resume by Fax to:
561-996-3653 or e-mail to:
HumanResources
familiesfirstpbc.org
Visit us at
familiesfirstpbc.org
for more information.
Exp'd Plumbers & Helpers
Needed, commercial/resi-
dential, full time starting im-
mediately. Paid Holidays and
vacation. (561)996-1159


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CENTRAL COUNTY
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Has two Lifeguard
positions open
Both are parttime
starting at $10.00 an hour.
Apply in person at
255 N. Hacienda,
Montura Ranch Clubhouse.
Wednesday- Sunday
lOam 5pm.
We are an equal opportunity
employer and a drug free
workplace


EVERGLADES FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
Now accepting applications
for:
F/T LOAN INTERVIEWER
Must have excellent Com-
munication skills, previous
experience in Loans pre-
ferred, Proficient in Word
and Excel. Bi-Lingual a+.
May apply in person, or
Mail resume to 1099 W.
Ventura Ave., Clewiston,
Fl 33440, Attn: Marta or
e-mail resume to:
morales2(earthlink.net.

HELP WANTED
EXR ROOFER
In Metal Roofs Mandatory.
Please call (863)674-5775
INSURANCE SALES/
SERVICE REP
440/220 license required, life
license a plus. Barnie Walk-
er Agency, Belle Glade, FL.
561-996-7186
LABORERS: For Landscape &
Lawn Maintenance. Good pay.
Benefits included: Company
Payed Medical, Life & Dental.
(954)605-6951 or e-mail:
fivepointscorp@bellsouth.net
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LOOKING FOR JOURNEY-
MEN ELECTRICIAN/
SERVICE TECH.
With experience & training.
Position requires a strong
electrical background,
knowledge of materials,
methods & tools involved
in all aspects of tenant im-
provements for residential,
commercial & industrial.
Must be able to trouble
shoot, and repair all phas-
es of electrical. Valid &
clean driving license. Re-
liable & prompt atten-
dance.
Jeff M Robinson, Inc.
Contact Human Resources
Tel: 863-763-2525
Fax: 863-763-1772
RECEPTIONIST
For insurance office
Bilingual only. Barnie Walker
Agency, Belle Glade, FL.
561-996-7186
SCALE OPERATOR and
MAINTENANCE
Now being hired at
Ortona Sand Company
Call (863)675-1454

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPT OF REVENUE
Child Support Enforcement
Hendry County
Economics & Acctng.
Revenue Spec. II
$26,019/yr. Clewiston
Closing Date: 6-5-06
apply online
MyFlorida.com
click on Government, scroll
down to "For State
Employees"
and click on
"People First Job Search"
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Cocktail Server
D;,,ing Room Hostess
Dining Room Server
Dishwasher/Steward
Housekeeper
Poker Dealer
Security Officer
Sous Chef
TAD Floor Clerk
TAD Machine Technician


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$7.50 per hour
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$28.00 avg. w/grats
$10.00 per hour
$12.00 + D.O.E.
$21.00 avg. w/grats
$12.50 per hour


Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
May 24, 2006
PART TIME
E MT and PARAMEDIC
EMT PAY RATE: $8.41 $9.80
PARAMEDIC PAY RATE: $9.81 $10.62
MAJOR DUTIES: Operation driving of F350/F450 Type I Am-
bulances, general station duties, 24/48 shifts with one month
rotation through the two stations, operation of GCEMS. Any
other related duties as described in the EMT or Paramedic job
outline per 64-E and GCEMS-ALS protocols.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Capable of safely and
efficiently operating Type I Ambulances 10-18 and 10-18X,
must have the ability to lift up to 100 Ibs. and have the ability to
sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and work outside in various
weather conditions. Must be able to work flexible hours and
overtime under emergency situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of Florida Certified EMT or
Paramedic License, Class D Driver's License with acceptable
driving record, EVOC, Healthcare Provider CPR card, ACLS,
Hepatitis B vaccination and general knowledge of the area.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County EMS Station I Moore Haven
and Station III Muse.
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. 8:00a.m. 24 hour shift
CLOSING DATE: June 9, 2006 at 5:00 pm
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application.
Copy of valid Florida Drivers License. State of Florida EMT or
Paramedic License, ACLS and CPR card, EVOC and Hepatitis B
Vaccination
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson
PO. Box 1018
500 Avenue J
Moore Haven, Fl 33471
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


CLERK SPECIALIST
(Office Clerks, General L1)
(#64081579)
Front desk clerical position at Glades
County Health Department in Moore Haven;
medical records & computer work experience
helpful; Bilingual English & Spanish required;
Background screening/fingerprinting required.
EEO/AA. Apply on line:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or
Call Alina @863-946-0707x 208
for more details


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The Following Positions Will Be Open Until Filled.
Positions are Full Time With:
Medical Benefits, Retirement, Sick and Vacation Leave.

Custodian: Must be able to work evenings.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Staff Assistant 1: Must have good communication skills & basic
computer knowledge. Bookkeeping knowledge is a plus.
Must be independent and able to multitask.
A High School'Diploma or GED required.

Electrical Inspector: Must have 8 yrs. experience with
a licensed contractor.

Lifeguard: Openings at East Recreation in Harlem for
Summer Program. $9-$12/hour. Applications available & accepted
at Sub-Office, Civic Center and Harlem Office in Clewiston
and Personnel Office In LaBelle.
Must be certified in 1st Aid/CPR prior to employment.

Mechanic I: Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an
automotive service worker or Mechanic's helper preferred.*

Mechanic II: Graduate from an approved course in heavy &
diesel mechanics, three years experience.*

*Both Mechanic positions require a Class B driver's license.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Both located in Clewiston.

GIS Coordinator: For the LaBelle office. Must have
Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university in
computer science, geography or related field with considerable
experience in the use of geographic information systems or
8 years equivalent experience.

Treatment Plant Operator: For Pt. LaBelle Utilities. Must have a
valid driver's license. A High School Diploma or GED required.
Possession of a Class A, B, or C Water Treatment Plant Operator's
License as issued by the State of Florida.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee: For Pt. LaBelle Utilities.
Must have a valid driver's license. A High School Diploma or GED
required. A water treatment plant operator's license is not required
prior to employment, but within reasonable timing a Class A, B or C
Water Treatment Plant Operator's License issued by the
State of Florida will need to be acquired.

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$5 $50K / Year
Home Every Night
Paid Life Insurance
401 (k), BC/BS,
Paid Vacation

(800) 741-6500
Walpole, Inc.
online app: www.walpoleinc.com


TELLER SUPERVISOR
Experienced teller needed to
supervise teller line to en-
sure prompt, efficient, and
friendly service. Duties
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 fax resume to:
Sheila
RO. Box 1779
Clewiston, FL 33440.
FAX (863)983-5860.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITIES

FARMWORKER COUNSELOR (Employment
Counselor/Job Trainer), $15.29/hr. Recruits po-
tential participants and determines eligibility.
Teaches employability skills and counsels partici-
r ants on educational, financial or personal prob-
ems; assists with job placement. Performs field
work and makes home visits. Requires BS/BA and
1 yr. exp. in EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING or relat-
ed social services/job training (i.e., UNEMPLOY-
MENT COUNSELING); or AS/AA and 3 yrs. related
exp. Prefer exp.: Working with the migrant farm-
worker population (specify amt. of time); teaching
adults. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly pre-
ferred. Must travel to Belle Glade as needed.

SOCIAL WORKER (Human Services, Belle
Glade), $30,879. Performs client intake and as-
sessment, develops service plans, provides case
management and determines eligibility for assis-
tance programs. Provides supportive counseling
and makes home visits. Develops and maintains
community contacts with different social service
agencies. Requires BS/BA Social Work, Sociolo-
gy, Psychology or other Behavioral Sci.; 1 yr. ex-
perience in social work/related field (or unrelated
BS/BA and 2 yrs. related exp.). Preference for
exp.: Providing supportive counseling; referring
clients to local, State and/or private social service
agencies; making home visits; preparing intake
assessments and other reports. Bilingual (Eng-
lish/Spanish/Creole) a plus.

Visit www.pbcgov.com for detailed job descrip-
tions & employment appls.; submit appls./re-
sumes with any Vet. Pref. doc for receipt by 5 pm
6/9/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50 S. Military
Trail #210, WPB, FL 33415. Fax 561-616-6893.
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Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore
Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and
Okeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and responsible individuals.
We offer:
-Excellent Salaries
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

For an interview please call:
863-983-4224
or mail your resume in confidence to:
Pauline Alvarez
Southern Management Corporation
1014 W. Sugarland Hwy.
Clewiston, FL 33440



Glades County
Board of County Commissioners
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
May 24, 2006
PART TIME SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $9.50 $11.00 Per hour depend-
ing on qualifications

MAJOR DUTIES: This part-time position is to work Saturdays,
local and national holidays and weekday when necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicant must be able
to read and write English. Applicant must be computer knowl-
edgeable as to the proper operation of the computer and be
able to run simple programs. Must be able to prepare closing
cash balance reports, keep daily tickets organized, answer tele-
phones in a proper and professional manner and be able to
clean the office on Saturday.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equiva-
lent.
JOB LOCATION: Glades County Landfill
WORK SCHEDULE: As Scheduled
CLOSING DATE:June 9,2006 at 5:00 pm
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application.
Copy of valid Florida Drivers License.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson
RPO. Box 1018
500 Avenue J
Moore Haven, Fl 33471
863-946-6000
Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace


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Full liime. CCU Nurse Manager
Vali Florida license and ACLS req years clinical exp. and years of CCU
skill competencies req. I year of management exp. necessary.
Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
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Police Officer
Certified
$16.47 hr.

Accounting Specialist I
(Temporary)
$9.00 hr.

Accounting Specialist H
$11.74 hr.
Service Tech I
(Requires FL Class C CDL)
$8.46 hr.

Service Tech H
(Requires FL Class B CDL)
$9.28 hr.

Service Tech III
(Requires FL Class A CDL)
$11.33 hr.

Certified Water Safety Instructor
(Temporary)
$12.00 hr.

Certified Life Guard
(Temporary)
$12.00 hr.

Unless stated All positions open until filled
Valid Employment Applications
must be submitted to:
City of Belle Glade
Human Resources Department
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., W.
Belle Glade, FL 33430-3900
Business Hours: 8:00 to 5:00


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LIBRARY
Hjr| "AIDE
(Inunokalee Reservation) I
I I
i High School diploma/GED.
Computer & word processing
ability. Excellent oral and
written communication.
Experience working in library
preferred. Assist the librarian.
Assist. patrons in finding infor
nation needed. Fax applica-
tions/resumes to 954-967-3477
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POSITION: Family Support Worker- (Two positions)
NOAH, Inc. is seeking to fill the two FSW positions.
These person will be responsible for providing basic social ser-
vice needs to individuals and/or families thru.direct referral
process. Reliable transportation w/ proof of insurance is re-
quired.
Mij.'lr.irv arn AA ,ljeire :n ocial iServ:es and yr. experi-
ence providing direct clieram 'rvi,, Io l timilies or have a HS
Diploma/GED and 2 yrs client services experience.
Questions should be directed to: Gladys Barber @
561-996-3889.
Mail resumes/applications: NOAH, Inc. 601 Covenant Drive,
Belle Glade, FL 33430, Attn: C. Tomlin, PSM. UnitI 06/02/09.
NOAH, Inc. Is an EODFWP Employer




BOOKKEEPER
Full Charge, F/f 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


OKEECHOBEE SENIORS
NEED MONEY A JOB HELP?
If you are 55 and olderwith low, limited or no income,
we may have the training and employment opportunities
that are just right for you.
Call Experience Works Today
In Okeechobee County Call
Audrey Heath
(863) 508-11 0 x351
or
State Office
(888) 859-1051 Toll Free
Funded by the State of Florida
Department of Elder Affairs

The Beacon Center at Pioneer Park Elementary
has the following positions available:
Please call 561-993-4481 to come & fill application
or fax resume to 561-993-4005, Attn: Karis Engle at Beacon
Center or by email to kengle@gocpg.org.
Family Liaison (full-time)
Requires Experience and knowledge of community resources
for working with parents. Able to collaborate with the school
and serve as a liaison for the parents. Must have effective in-
terpersonal skills, computer competency and be able to main-
tain client files and work as part of a team. 4 yr college degree
and experience working with families. Must possess valid dr.
lic. & access to vehicle for day to day job performance. Must
be able to work flexible hours including evenings and week-
ends. Bilingual preferred but not required.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
BRIGHTON RESERVATION


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


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AGRICULTURAL LABORER
Florida Sugar Cane League seeks an individual to work with
experimental sugarcane varieties. Must be able to work in a
team and read & follow precise instructions. Must be able to
perform heavy manual labor and work in a hot, humid
environment. Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record
and proof of legal residence required. English speaking, high
school graduate preferred. Drug free employer. Competitive
salary and benefits offered. For additional information call
561-924-5227 Ext. 22 or apply in person at the USDA
Sugarcane Field Station,'12990 U.S. Hwy.441 North,
Canal Point, Florida 33438.


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Practical
Nurse

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

Details at: www.semtribe.com

CRISIS SUPPORT SCREENER

Needed to perform preliminary assessment
for triage of Glades residents seeking or in
need of behavioral health services. Requires
a bachelors degree in psychology, social work
or related field or must be a registered nurse.
Also requires 2 yrs. of experience working
with co-occurring disorders. Competitive
salary ad excellent benelts Fax resume to:
(561 514-1987. You may e-mail your resume
lo: bsears@oakwoodcenter.org

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

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HE, A LT H CARE DISTRICT
O PALM~ BEACH COUNTY
HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
(Registered Nurse)
Position #175-3169
Registered Nurse needed to provide health services to young
children (0-5) and their families in community settings as part
of a unique multi-disciplinary team. Registered Nurse Licensed
in Florida (BSN preferred). Three (3) years experience i nurs-
ing (pediatric) and/or community health preferred. :Min. salary
$37,866/yr. Candidates must pass FDLE and local back-
ground check. Located in Belle Glades.
Applications/resumes must be received by 5PM, 6/9/06. Send
to:Attn: Recruitment Specialist, HCDPBC, 324 Datura St.,
#401 WPB, FL 33401, Fax (561)671-4670 or e-mail to Em-
ployment(hcdpbc.org. EOE, DFWPVet. Pref.


DAILY WORK DAILY PAY
ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE

LA. (41>) FINDERS
202 E. SugrlandHwy AosfrClwitonInn),
(863) 902-9494


NURSING
Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant
UNLOCK YOUR FULL
POTENTIAL
When you join the Prison
Health Services team you
will experience a unique and
challenging healthcare envi-
ronment.
These are great opportunity
to practice independently in
a primary care/ urgent care
setting. Joined us at the
Glades correctional Institu-
tion in this FT position. FL
License required.

We offer competitive com-
pensation and benefits.
Marilyn Burns at:
561-829-1441; fax:
561-996-8995 EEO/AA
www.prisonhealth.com




CERTIFIED NURSING ASST.
w/ CPR. Looking for F/T or P/T
Employment. Great references!
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guaranteed income from
work-at-home programs if
it sounds too good to be
true, chances are that it is.
If you have questions or
doubts about any ad on
these pages, we advise that
before responding or send-
ing money ahead of time,
you check with the Better
Business Bureau at
772-878-2010 for previous
complaints.
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numbers may require an
extra charge, as well as
long distance toll costs. We
will do our best to alert our
reader of these charges in
the ads, but occasionally
we may not be aware of the
charges. Therefore, if you
call a number out of your
area, use caution.




HomeOwners! BAD CREDIT
PLEASE APPLY! BK's, late
mortgage payments, Fico
scores to 4751 24-hour ap-
provals. NO Payments until
July 1st. FL Licensed Mort-
gage Broker. Meridian Capi-
tal (800)424-0888.


services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered 425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435




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from home. *Medical, *Busi-
ness, *Paralegal, *Comput-
ers *Criminal Justice. Job
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Is Stress Ruining Your Rela-
tionships? Buy and Read
DIANETICS by L. Ron Hub-
bard Call (813)872-0722 or
send $8.00 to Dianetics,
3102 N. Habana Ave., Tam-
pa FL 33607.


HUNT ELK, Red Stag, Buffalo,
* Whitetail, Fallow-Guaranteed
hunting license $5.00; Sea-
son 8/25/06-3/31/07. We
have a No-Game-No Pay
policy. Book now! Days
(314)209-9800; Evenings
(314)293-0610.



DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS
children, etc. Only one sig-
nature required! *Excludes
govt. fees! Call weekdays
800)462-2000, ext.600.
8am-7pm) Alta Divorce,
LLC. Established 1977.
INJURED? HURT? FRIGHT-
ENED? Call for a lawyer
Now! 24 Hours Protect your
legal Rights A-A-A ATTOR-
NEY Referral Service All Ac-


ing fiberglass R-11, 5 rolls,
$25. Or will separate.
(863)612-9233
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.
TEMPORARY SERVICE POLE,
200 amp service. Cost $700,
used 1 month. Asking $500
(863)673-1120


AVON PRODUCT- big box of
older items. $50
(863)357-6113
FOOTBALL/BASEBALL CARDS
(3-400)- Racing & Comic. late
80s early 90s Exc. cond. $400
neg. 863-763-8943


SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES
of Moore Haven. Land clearing
& tree service. Licensed &
Insured 239-633-7173. Sam


Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugse 550
Children's Items 555
China. Glassware, Etc, 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Unns & Fabric 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 015
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Ughts 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




A/C- For Travel Trailer, Dual
Therm, '05, 120v, 1 phase,
1500 BTU Used 1/2 yr.
$425. (863)467-6868
A/C UNITS- 3 ton, Air & heat,
$350. (863)674-9907
A/C WINDOW UNITS,
1-12,000 BTU's & 1-8,000.
BTU's w/remote. Both new
$400. will sep 863-675-8182
CENTRAL A/C PKG UNITS-
2.5 ton.& 3 ton $700 for
both or will separate.
(863)675-8182


DRESSING TABLE & MIRROR
$100. (863)467-1912


AIR CONDITIONER & ELEC-
TRIC STOVE working condi-
tion, both for $175 or best
offer (863)467-8339
CHEST & UPRIGHT FREEZER-
asking $200 for both or will
sell separate (863)675-0550
ELECTRIC STOVE- Whirlpool,
Good condition. $50.
(863)467-5072
FRIDGE, ADMIRAL 18.6 cu-
bic ft., frostless/white, $75.
863-674-0874.
GARBAGE COMPACTOR- Like
new condition. Beige, $125.
(863)447-2130
RANGE, AMANA Smoothe
top, self-cleaning,
black/white w/white Ken-
more range hood, $75.
863-674-0874.
REFRIGERATOR- good condi-
tion, 4yrs old, white, $200
(239)872-1213, Alva,FL
WASHER & DRYER: 6 mo's.
old. Excellent condition. $450.
(863)228-7204
WASHER & DRYER- Whirl-
pool, super capacity, 3yrs
old, excellent condition $350
(239)872-1213 Alva,FL
WASHER & DRYER- Whirl-
pool, white, 2 yrs old, good
condition, $1400
(863)801-3358






SCHWIN BICYCLE 1955- 26",
like new, asking $700.
(863)467-5756.



ALL STEEL BUILDING SALE!
"Plus Free Bonus!" 20x28
Now $4200. 25x32 $5800.
30x42 $9200. 40x62
$14,900. Extensive range of
sizes. Front end optional.
Pioneer (800)668-5422.



INSTALLATION-. Owens Corn-


DACHSHUND PUPPY, 7 Wks.
old. Black & Tan, Male.
$200. (863)634-5060
DOG PENS, (2), Large w/gate.
$100 or wil Iseparate. Call
Rick (239)410-3784 in La-
belle
MIN-PIN PUPPIES- 8wks old,
CKC reg. & they have Health
papers. $375.
(863)763-4052 or 634-8691
POT BELLY PIG BABIES- 1
pair, $75 (863)675-4981
LaBelle area
PUPPY, Puggle, female, hon-
ey tan w/black on face, w/pa-
pers. 6 mos. Playful. House
trained. $400 (863)634-6184
TROPICAL FISH & AFRICAN
CICIHLIDS $2000. Will sep-
arate. (863)467-9621


COMPACT PRESARIO- Win.
XP with mouse & keyboard.
$95. (863)357-6303
COMPAQ PASARIO, Windows
98, Just upgraded. New CD
Burner, etc. $200.
(863)467-2366
LAP TOP- Compaq Armada
E500, Win XP Home Edition,
DVD Player,CD Burner, dis-
kette $550 (863)946-3769
LAP TOP- Sony, Vaio, exc
cond., Win XP Pro, DVD plyr,
CD burner, many. extras
$450 neg (863)946-3769
Printer 6100 Minolta, Qus,
magicolor, $400.
(863)634-6597


BEDROOM SUITE- King sz
Black w/gray, contemporary
style. Lots of mirrors, Nice.
$800 neg. (863)634-7895
BR SUITE- Wicker, queen size,
headboard, nite stand, chest
w/mirror, $250
(863)228-4086
CHAIRS (4), Dining or game
table, nice off white fabric,
casters, swivel/tilt w/oak arms
& trim. $100 (863)357-3779
CHINA CABINET, Solid wood,
2 pc. w/5 shelves. Hand
Made. Must see! $650
(863)763-8943
COUCH, Tan, Very good con-
dion. $125. LeBelle
239-822-5955
DINING ROOM SET, Entertain-
ment cni & Living room set,
$650 Will separate.
(863)673-0476
ENTERTAINMENT CTR- Dark
wood, Lighted & lots of
shelves 6.5'x6.5' Like new,
$150. Neg. (863)467-7838
GLASS TOP TABLE W/4
CHAIRS- brand new, $125
(863)467-5756
LIVING ROOM SET, 3-piece, 2
loveseats & 1 chair. Good
condition. $400
(863)241-3273
MATTRESS, BOX SPRING &
FRAME: King Size. $175 or
best offer. (863)675-6142
MATTRESS- King Size, $25,
(863675-0550
RECLINER- Barca Lounger,
Retail $900 Like new. Wood
arms & side. Light tan.
$150. (863)763-0582 -
SECTIONAL SOFA, Multi Col-
ored. $150. (863)946-0749
SLEIGH BED- Twin complete,
no mattress, $50
(863)675-7105
Table, 6 chairs & China cabi-
net $500.239-822-5955



VENITIAN BLINDS, (5), 29.5"
wide, (2) 60" wide. $25 or will
separate. (863)763-3901


DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct,
w/surrounding diamonds,
$500 (863)675-7105 or
(863)673-5023
ENGAGEMENT RING, dia-
mond, 14k, yellow gold,
1.23, $3000.
(561)985-3411


WHEELCHAIR, Power, with leg
attachment, foot plate, battery
operated w/plugin. Great cond.
$1200 neg. (863)801-6149


CAR HAULER- Hauls up to 4
cars, Needs axles. $700.
(863)357-3981
DAVID BROWN MACHINE,
$1000 or will separate for
parts. (863)983-9908
FLAT BED TRAILER- Miller,
'71, Tilt deck, Dual tandems,
Holds up to 18,000 Ibs.
$2000. (863)357-3981



FLUTE, with case. Excellent
condition. Paid $600, asking
$200 (863)635-3918 Babson
Park



ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER-
Smith Corona display dic-
tionary. Like new, $50
(863)763-7989


BICHON FRISE, Male, born
10/9/05, purebred w/papers.
Up to date on shots & tags.
$500 (863)674-1574
CHIHUAHUA, black/white,
male, fawn fem., shots cur-
rent, make offer.
(863)675-3729 M-F, 9-6
CHIHUAHUA- male, CKC reg.,
1 yr old, cocoa color, hse
broke $350 (863)634-0517
CHINCHILLA'S 2 males, 2 fe-
males. $300 for all, will sep.
(863)634-8118
COCKATIELS, 1 male & 1 fe-
male. Good for breeding. $80
will separate. (863)634-8118


Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


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CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES

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


YORKIPOO PUPPY, CKC reg.
Adorable, shots & vet
checked. $475
(863)357-0037 Okeechobee



Double Sink, Stainless steel,
33" x 22", wall hardware, hos-
es & garbage disposal. $45.
neg. (863)763-6216



CROSSBOW, Barnett com-
mando. $75 (239)246-3549
POOL TABLE, American Heri-
tage, Blue Felt Top. $1200. or
best offer. 786-229-8822 or
863-674-4050
When you want something
sold, advertise In the
dassifieds.



CASSETTE TAPES- Oldie's But
Goodies, Approx. 60. $25.
(863)357-1938



TV, Toshiba, BIG SCREEN: 55"
Floor Model w/remote. Ask-
ing $600 or best offer.
(863)675-7105
TV'S, (2), 19", excellent condi-
ton, $100 will sell separate-
ly. (863)228-7204



8-15ft LITTLE GIANT A
FRAME LADDER- $800
(863)234-1230
DRILL PRESS: $150.
(863)763-9527
GENERATOR Homelite LRX
4500 watt, 8.5 hp, 120/240
-volt, 142 hrs. $450
(863)763-5613
GENERATOR, Coleman, Pow-
er Mate Maxa 3000, on cart,
wi.l demonstrate. $225
(863)763-7584,.
HEDGE TRIMER, STIHL Mod-
el HL75K $150
(863)675-0199 LaBelle
MAC TDO.LP0OX-. EconoMizer
4000. astking 800 or'Dem
otIer t863)634-085''
WEED EATER, STIHL, Model
FS8OR. L- $100
(863)675-0199 LaBelle


I Puli Noic


I Puli Notice


SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF
2006 ANNUAL LANDOWNERS MEETING
&
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all owners of lands located within the boundaries of
the SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT that, pursuant to applicable laws, a
meeting of the landowners of the SHAWANO WATER CONTROL DISTRICT is
scheduled for Firday, June 23, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sugar Farms Co-op, At-
lantic Sugar Mill Road, Belle Glade, Florida 33430, forth following purposes
1. Electing Supervlsor(s);
2.. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto
as the landowners may determine; and
3. Transacting such other business as may properly come before the
meeting.
The Board of Supervisors meeting will commence Immediately thereafter and the
purpose of this meeting is to transact any and all business that may come before
the Board.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors with
respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he/she will need a record of
the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which'record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir-
ing special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a disability
or physical impairment should contact the Districts Attorney, Charles F. Schoech,
at (561)655-0620 atleast five (5) calendar days prior to the Meeting.
DATED this 25th day of May, 2006
Charles F. Schoech, Esq.
137721 BGS 6/1/8/2006
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clewiston City Commission will conduct a
PUBLIC HEARING on June 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission
Chambers, 115 West Ventrua Avenue, Clewiston, Florida. During the Public Hear-
ing, the City Commission proposes to enact final passage of the ordinance which
is set forth as follows: "
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEWISTON,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO SITE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS; PRO-
VIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 102, ARTICLE II (OFF-STREET PARK-
ING AND LOADING REGULATIONS), SECTION 102-47 (NUMBER OF
STANDARD PARKING SPACES REQUIRED); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed ordinance Is available In the City Manager's Office, City Hall,
115 Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Flodrida, for the inspection of any interested par-
ties and interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to
the proposed ordinance. If any person decides to appeal any decision mane with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting for public hearing, such person
may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal Is to be
based.
Wendell Johnson
City Manager
136852 C 6/1/06

BOLLES DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NOTICE BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Chapter 75-383, Florida Acts oi
1975, the Board of Directors of Balles Drainage District has caused to be pre-
pared a budget of the cost of maintaining and operating all of the work and im-
provements of the District for the period beqinnig October 1, 2006 and ending
September 30, 2007; the same may be examined t United States Sugar Corpora-
tion, Jason Langdale Office, 2025 W. US Highway 27, Clewiston, Florida. The Di-
rect of Bolles Drainage District will meet at United States Sugar Corporation,
Jason Langdale Office, 2025 W. US Highway 27, Clewiston, Florida 33440 on
June 13, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing objections and corn-
. on, L an. warre.i,:': ['. ; b,, u,.;r|F.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOLLES DRAINAGE DISTRICT
SERMON E. DYESS, III, CHAIRMAN
138198 CN 6/1,8/06


KITCHEN CABINETS, Used,
uppers & lowers, for garage
use. (863)467-4646
MRE's: Meals Ready To Eat
Buying All-Top Dollar Payed
863-610-2265/863-763-0620
Call Anytime
NEW COIN COLLECTOR want-
ing to add to my collection.
Please call to sell coins &
paper money 239-693-4891


Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Fatm Fmd/Prsduct5810
Farm MilceHlaneous B15
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
Farm Supplies/
Services Wanted 830
Fertilizer B35
Horse 840
Landscaping
Supplies 8,45
Lawn & Garden 850
Livestock 855
Poultry/Supplies 860
Seeds/Plants/
Flowers.. 865




HORSE TRAILER- Older mod-
el, 2 horse,. New floor. $650.
(863)357-1976..
OLD SORREL GELDING, 2
yrs., very gentle, no bad hab-
its, saddle & bridle broke, all
shots. $1000 (863)673-0065
OLD SORREL MARE, 8 yrs,
very gentle, good for any rider,
trailers well, all vaccinations.
$1200 (863)673-0065
Palamino Paint Gelding,.6
years old, 15 hands, used for
trail; loads, ties, good ride.
$1000 neg. (863)634-9314
WESTERN SHOW SADDLES
(2) black, lots of. silver. 15"
seat, & 17"'seat $1000 will
sep/trade (239)465-1393




FINISH MOWER, Busn Hog,
5', Excellent condition. $700
or best offer. (863)697-3008


Do-It-Yourself Ideas


Little Red Schoolhouse

This is one schoolhouse that children will look for-
ward to attending. It gives the kids a great place to
play and will keep them "in school" all year long.
Painted bright red with white trim and crowned with
its own little belfry, the schoolhouse measures about
four feet square by seven feet tall.
The plan includes step-by-step directions with
photos, full-size traceable patterns for the word
"school" and the plywood bell that hangs in the bel-

fry, an exploded diagram and more.

Little Red Schoolhouse plan (No. 619)... $9.95
Playhouses & Structures Package (No. C104)
Four projects incl. 619 ... $24.95
Catalog (pictures hundreds of projects)... $2.00
Please add $4.00 s&h (except catalog-only orders)


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CALVES: Shots, Wormed
$200 & up. Also Cows: Young
& Healthy. $400 & Up.
Will Deliver. 863-235-0838
Okeechobee Livestock
Market Sales every
Mon. 12pm & every
Tues. 11am. 763-3127


Rentals .



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




CLEWISTON- Bass & Sun
Condo's for rent, 2br, 2ba,
unfurn, $1200/mo. 2br, 2ba
furn $1400/mo. Call James
Carter (863)677-1388



Wanted: Room to Rent, quiet
professional non-smoker,
Clewiston/Montura area. Call-
(863)227-3178


Real Estate



Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Townhouses Sale 1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property.- Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection 1060
Real Estate Wanted 1065
Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 1080




CLEWISTON, WOW!!! Water-
front 3br, 2ba, % ac, Fenced,
new roof/dock. 5 min from
Walmart. See & make offer!
$169,500. (863)805-0272
PORT LaBelle: Unit 4
Move In Today!-
Newly renovated, near schls.,
Large yards, New S/S Appl.
4/2 @ $175,000. or
3/1 @ $142,000.
Call owner: 863-673-5071
cshdz_04@earthlink.net



FL LAND BARGAINS. Opportu-
nities to own your own farm,
ranch woodland or lakefront
homestead. Old Florida at its
best) Still affordable! Call
(866)352-2249 or
www.fllandbargains.com.
PALM DALE, 10 acres of
vacant land, very peaceful &
private, nice oaks, high & dry
on paved road. Private owner.
$200,000 (863)673-0773


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I ulic Noice


SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following
applcation(s) for permit have been received for projects) in Hendry County
Bruce Corbitt (Corbitt Farms) 62270 Frontier Circle, LaBele, FL33935, has submit-
ted Application 060417-7 for a Water Use Permit to irrigate 324.4 acres of agri-
cultural lands. The water wi be withdrawn from the Lower Tamuiami Aquifer and
the project is located in Sections 29,30, Township 46 South, Range 31 East
Resource Conservation Properties Inc (Murphy's Landing) 9990 Coconut Dr, Ste
200, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, has submitted Application 060425-10 for a Water
Use Permi to irrigate 51.5 acres of landscape lands. The water wil be withdrawn
from the Caloosahatchee River and the project is located in Sections 29,30,
Township 43 South. Range 28 East
Resource Conservation Properties inc (Murphy's Landing) 9990 Coconut Dr, Ste
200, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, has submitted Application 060425-11 for a Water
Use Permit for a public water supply to service 51.5 acres. The water will be
withdrawn from the Caloosahatchee River and the project is located in Sections
29,30, Township 43 South. Range 28 East
Moreno Farms Inc (Citrus Grove-Bethea) PO Box 770217, Miami, FL 33177, has
submited Application 060425-4 for renewal of Water Use Permit 26-00270-W to
irrigate 125 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the
Lower Tamiamj Aquifer and the project is located in Section 27, Township 48
South, Range 31 East
US Sugar Corporation (Clewiston Water Treatment Plant) 111 Ponce de Leon Ave,
Clewiston, FL 33440, has submitted Application 060428-2 for renewal of Water
Use Permit 26-00024-W for a public water supply to service 54,200 acres. The
water will be withdrawn from the Lower Tamiaml Aquifer and the project is locat-
ed in Section 21, Township 43 South, Range 34 East
Travis N and Lisa A Cleghom (Cleghom Hendry County Farm) 7780 SR 80, Moore
Haven, FL 33471, has submitted Application 060501-1 for renewal of Water Use
Permit 26-00327-W to irrigate 262 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be
withdrawn from the Lower Tamiami Aquifer and the project is located in Sections
3,10, Township 43 South, Range 31 East.
Cross Training Ministries Inc (Chipco Grove) PO Box 3017, LaBelle, FL 33975, has
submitted Application 060501-2 for renewal of Water Use Permit 26-00261-W to
irrigate 51 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Surf-
cist Aquifer and the project is located In Section 11, Township 43 South, Range
31 East
James P and Karen R Howell (Howell Farms) PO Box 5158, Immokalee, FL 34143,
has submitted Application 060501-3 for renewal of Water Use Permit
26-00639-W to irrigate 363 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the Lower Tamiaml Aquifer and the project Is located in Section 3,
Township 47 South, Range 32 East
Point of Cypress Partnership (Point of Cypress) PO Box 5125, Immokalee, FL
* 33143, has submitted Appllcation 060501-4 for renewal of Water Use Permit
26-00539-W to Irrigate 1045 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be with-
drawn from the Lower Tamlami Aquifer and the project is located in Sections
1,2,11,12, Township 47 South, Range 32 East.
Coirbtt Farms, 62270 Frontier Circle, LaBelle, FL 33935, has submitted Application
060417-2 for an Environmental Resource Permit for 797 acres of agricultural
lands. The water will be discharged to the Crooks Grade Ditch and the project is
located in Sections 20,29,30, Township 46 South, Range 31 East
lu' iYoV vnTrur, LLLi (wil ropiv.i i' n li'r Brmnni.v Bivd, Ste 407, Ft Myers,
iLt 6iii7r ni ; .uaiTn-ii ull ali Clli:. nY? i' Ir rJ E,' v,ronmental Resource
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Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request
for a copy of the staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the ap-
plication by writing to the South Floddq Water Management District, Attn: Environ-
mental 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 publication.
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RT. 27, 5 ac., 3 mi. S of Cle-
wiston. 664' frontage .Excel-
lent potential. Owner financing.
$75,000 per ac 954-747-1452



RT. 27- 5 ac, 3 mi. S of Cle-
wiston. 664' Frontage .Excel-
lent Potential. Owner Financing
$75,000 per ac 954-747-1452




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ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL
WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS.
FREES.COLOR BROCHURE &
INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN
PROPERTIES W/SPEC-
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CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST-
MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee
Mountain GMAC Real Estate.
cherokeemountainrealty.com
(800)841-5868.
BENTTREE Golf and Tennis,
Gated Community in the
North Georgia Mountains
with Clubhouse, Pools, Lake,
Stables. Homes and Lots
available. Craft, Inc.
(800)822-1966 www.craf-
trealestate.com.


EASTERN TN MOUNTAINS
Amazing rolling vista views.
1 to 5 acre parcels from the
$40's. Grand Opening Event
6/2 6/4. Planned club-
house, nature trails: 1 hr
from Chattanooga. 2 hrs
from Nashville. Call for appt.
(866)292-5769.
GEORGIA BLAIRSVILLE IN
THE NORTH GEORGIA
MOUNTAINS. Land, Homes,
Commercial & Investment.
"EVERYTHING WE TOUCH
TURNS TO SOLD" Jane Baer
Realty, (706)745-2261,
(800)820-7829 www.jane-
baerrealty.com, Jane-
baer@alltel.net.
Mountain Property! Interested
in buying property in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of NC? Call
Active Realty today at
(800)979-5556 or visit our
website at www.ActiveReal-
tyNC.com.
MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA
AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD
WINTERS Affordable Homes
& Mountain Cabins, Land
CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE
(877)837-2288 EXIT REAL-
TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP-
E R T I E S
www.exitmurphy.com.
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ments 1st Year* Western NC
Mountains near Brevard/
Cashiers Area. 2- 11 ac
Homesites. Waterfalls,
Streams, Great Views. Limit-
ed Time Offer. McKeough
Land Company
(866)930-5263. *restric-
tions apply
NC Mountains. 1.90 Acres w/
75 mile view & hardwood
trees. Financing available, at
$59,000 w/lIttle down. Per-
fect for log cabin. This one
won't last. Call today
(800)699-1289 or www.riv-
erbendlakelure.com.
NEW! ALABAMA WATER-
FRONT 2 hours to Atlanta &
the Coast. Waterfront.com-
munity with incredible moss-
draped hardwoods. Planned
clubhouse, docks, & more.
1/2 to 3 acres from the
$40's. Minutes to historic
Eufaula. Call owner
(866)882-1107.
North Carolina 10 acre Gated
Equestrian Community with
riding trails. Never before of-
fered with 20% pre-develop-
ment discounts. 90%
financing call
(828)312-1263 /
828)312-3765.


North Carolina Gated Lake-
front Community 1.5 acres
.plus, 90 miles of shoreline.
Never before offered with
20% pre-development dis-
counts, 90% financing. Call
(800)709-5253.
NORTH GEORGIA New Homes
in a Gated Mountain Com-
munity nested in the foothills
of the Appalachians. Golf,
Tennis, Lake, Pools. For info
(678)232-8415 or
www.benttreegeorgia.com.
TENNESSEE GRAND OPEN-
ING! Swan Ridge Lake Re-
sort, a private, gated
community vit odin lae-'
view and mnounlain-vie*
homesites. Lots starting at
$29,900. CALL TODAY!
(931)243-4871 www.swan-
ddgedevelopmentcom.
TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY
LAKEFRONT Private lake-
front or view retreats. Rolling
hills, mild climate. 1 to over
40 acre sites from $40K. On
Sthe border 90 min to Nash-
ville. Phase II selling now!
Owner (866)339-4966.
VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with
frontage on very large pris-
tine creek, very private, ex-
cellent fishing, canoeing,
good access, near New Riv-
er Trail State Park, $39,500.
Owner( 866)789-8535
www.mountainsofVA.com.
Western New Mexico Private
74 Acre Ranch $129,990
Mt. views, trees, rolling hills,
pastureland, wildlife, borders
BLM. Picturesque homesite
at 6,700' elevation. Horse-
back riding, .hiking, hunting.
Perfect family.ranch, elec-
tricity. 100% financing.
NALC (866)365-2825.


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EVERHIGH- 5 acres secluded,
Oaks & pines, east of La-
Belle, 16 x 80, $150,000 or
best offer (863)675-1264
LABELLE- 1/2 acre, 3/2, 24 x
50 pole barn, 195 G Rd.
$75,000 or best offer
(863)675-1264
MONTURA- 1 1/4 acre fenced,
3/2, $54,500 or best offer
(863)675-1264
PALM HARBOR HOMES Fac-
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT

Tlei eM f.Evinmental Protecti Notien of its tent O teOpert ion rm N.
0074a1-oe-owl1)normeproposedprojelcas etaliedinme a opplicato l0 4a-o-O/3 nt e ot
Solid Waste Division, c/o indsey J. Sampson, Director, 10500 Buckingham Road, Suite 200, Fort Myers, lorida 33905.
The Permit, when issued, will allow the Permittee to operate:
an testing solid waste processing facility (transfer station), specifically identified as Clewiston Transfer Station, located at 1357
Olympia Street, Clewiston, in Hendry County, Florida.
e s on this maer is lae r ubl insectin normal business ho s m
"onday Mugn ay except legal olidays, at-onda Deparnent ofEnnvoenmetap eon, Sout isitnc, 95 tona
Avenue, Suite 364, Fort Myers, Forlda.
T will e is ete perm' unes a timely pet'on for an administrative heari is field under Sectins 10.59 ond
thine alonde aes, or al paes reach a written agreement on mediation a an aematve remedy under Secton
120.573 before the deadline for tiling a petition. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect the right to a heanng, if mediation
does not result in a settlement. The procedures for petitioning for a hearing are set forth below, followed by the procedures for
pursuing mediation.
A I esn ose s Nubstna inere ..ate t o ee o posed.agency aon p eio or.ao adminitrativ dter-
M o tnannn)under Secons %20.56I an 120.57of meTonos SMes, ie peanonmus COnan me inrormalon set
forth below and must be filed (received) In the Departments Office of General Counsel, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building,
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Petitions filed by any persons other than
those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3) of the Florida Statutes must be filed within fourteen 14) days of publi-
cation of this notice or receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. The petitioner shall mail acopy of the petition to the
applicant at the address Indicated above at the time of tiling. The failure of any person to file a petition (or a request for media-
tion, as discussed below) within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waver of that person's right to request an admin-
istrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes, or to intervene in this proceeding
and participate an a party to i Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the dis-
cretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205 of the Florida Administrative
Code.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Departments action is based must contain the following Information:
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of each petitioner, the applicants name and address, the Department File Number
and the county in which the project Is proposed;
(b) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice of the Departments action or proposed action;
(c) A statement of how each petitioners substantial interests are or wil be affected by the Departments action or proposed ac-
tion;
d) A statement of all material facts disputed by petitioner or a statement that there are no disputed facts;
e) A statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including a statement of the specific facts which the petitioner contends warrant re-
versal or modification of the Department's action or proposed action;
(f)A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the Departments action
or proposed action; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wants the Department to take with
respectto the Department's action or proposed action.
A petition that does not dispute the material facts on which the Departments action is based shall state that no such facts are in
dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the De-
partments final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be
affected by any such final decision of the Department have the nght to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accor-
dance with the requirements set forth above.
In addition to requesting an administrative hearing, any petitioner may elect to pursue mediation. The election may be accom-
plished by filingwi the Department a mediation agreement with all parties to the proceeding (i.e., the applicant, the Depart-
ment, and any person who has filed a timely and sufficient petition for a hearing). The agreement must contain all the
information required by Rule 28-106.404 F.A.C. The agreement must be received by the clerk in the Office of General Counsel
of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, within ten (10) days
after the deadline for filing a petition, as set forth above. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect the right to a hearing, if
mediation does not result in asetlemenLt
The agreementto mediate must include the following:
a) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of anypersons who may attend the mediation;
) the name, address, and telephone number of the mediator selected by the parties, or a provision of selecting a mediator within
a specified time;
c) the agreed allocation of the costs and fees associated with the mediation;
d) the agreement of the parties on the confidentiality of discussions and documents Introduced during mediation;
e) the date, time, and place of the first mediation session, or a deadline for holding the first session, If no mediator has yet been
chosen;
(I)the name of each party's representative who shall have authorityto settle or recommend settlement;
() either an explanation of how the substantial interests of each mediating party will be affected by the action or proposed action
addressed in this action or a statement clearly Identifying the petition for earning that each party has already filed, and Incorpo-
rating it by reference; and
(h) the signatures of all parties or their authorized representatives.
As provided in Section 120.573 of the Florida Statutes (S.)thehe timely agreement of all parties to mediate will toll the time limita-
tions imposed by Sections 120.569 and 120.57 ES. for requesting and holding an administrative hearing. Unless otherwise
agreed.by the parties, the mediation must be concluded within sixty (60) days of receipt of the execution of the agreement. If
mediation results in seement.of the administrative dispute, the Department must enter a inalorder incorporating the agree-
ment of the parties. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by such a modified final decision of the Department
have a right to petition for a hearing only in accordance with the requirements for such petitions set forth above and must,
therefore, file their petitions within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this notice, or they shall be deemed to have waived their
right to a proceeding under Sections 120.569 and 120.57 F.S. If mediation terminates without settlement of the dispute, the
Department shall notify all parties in writing that the administrative hearing processes under Sections 120.569 and 120.57 F.S.
are resumed.
138039 CN 6/1/06


Recreation
8iil -


AIR BOAT-,askIul price
$6000, 13' fiberglass laser
hull, polymer bottom, 220
GPU, all 6 jugs, shop rebuilt,
(863)697-0008 or
(863)467-2743
PRO CRAFT 1984, 17 Ft., 6 In.
w/150 Johnson GT. $2500.
(863)634-5826



5TH WHEEL PLATE- for pick-
up truck, $125
(863),467-1032



BOAT TRAILER, Double axle
with title.$200 (239)410-3784



APRILIA RS50 2003 eng.
swaped for a 250 2 stroke,
run & drives exc. $2500
863-612-0090/239-810-0022
BMW K75 RT '92- 70K miles,
paid $3500 asking $2500 firm
(863)634-9620 Okee area
HARLEY DAVIDSON '86,
Sportster, Bell drive, alot of
chrome, big tank & big seat.
$5000 (772)485-8103
SUZUKI 85L '04- 10hrs, like
new, $2000 (863)634-0856


Automobiles i



Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
Tractor Trailers 4060
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans 4070



ACURA LEGEND '92, 3.21, V6,
5 speed, 4 door, needs some
work. $2500 or best offer.
(863)763-5613
CHEVY CAVALIER, '96 Auto-
matic, V6, 2.4L, 2dr, green,
CD, a/c, $1250. Call
(239) 657-4348.
DODGE NEON- '98, 4, new
tires. Good condition. Runs
good $1500.
(863)357-3920
DODGE SHADOW '92, Auto-
matic, A/C works. Asking
$1500 or best offer.
(561)914-1660
FLEETWOOD '92- 2dr, SW
edition, new starter/headliner.
Runs, Looks great. $1500.
neg. (772)284-1194
FORD FOCUS 2001, 4 Door,
Window Tint. Runs good.
$1000. or best offer.
(863)675-6180


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING THE CITY OF CLEWISTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Notice Is herby given that the City Commission of the City of Clewiston,
Florida, shall hold a public hearing on Monday the 19th day of June, 2006
commencing at 6:15 p.m,, at the City of Clewiston City Hall, 115 West
Ventura Ave., Clewiston, Florida 33440. The purpose of this public hearing
is to consider changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based
Comprehensive Plan Amendments of Clewiston, Florida and to transmit the
amended Comprehensive Plan to the State Land Planning Agency
(Department of Community Affairs). These revisions and updates are for
the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-05
AN ORDINANCE OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA BASED ON ITS
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP THE TEXT OF
THE FUTURE LAND USE, TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, HOUSING,
SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER
AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE,
CONSERVATION, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONCURRENCY 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 STATUTES;
ADOPTING AN OPTIONAL ECONOMIC ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Furthermore, revisions have been made to the map series, particularly
the Future Land Use Map in order to respond to the recommendations of
the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan.
These revisions may affect property values.
A copy of the proposed Amendments and the Adoption Ordinance shall
be available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the Deputy Clerk, City of Clewiston City Hall,
115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440. Interested parties
may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed
amendments.
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISIONS MADE BY THE
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS, AND HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES
THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
BASED.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments shall apply to all
property within the Incorporated areas of the City of Clewiston as depicted
on the map.


Mali Chamness, Mayor
Clewiston, Florida

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)CN060732
S-4 PUMP STATION HARDENING, GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the
Procurement Office, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida
3340, for S-4 Pump Station Hardening, Glades County, FL on Thursday, June
29, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened
faces of CMU walls, upgrades to ventilation system, alterations to doors & re-
painting of exterior surfaces. An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held at Cle-
wiston Field Station Conf Rm, 2425 Hookers Point Rd, Clewiston. FL 33440 on
Friday, June 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. For directions call 863-983-1431. A site
visit will immediately ollow
All bids must conform tthe instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest-
ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading it for free
at purchasing a set for $46.00 at the above address, by calling
(561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The
public is invited to attend the bid opening. Information on the status of this so-
citation can be obtained at our web site www.stwmd.gov.
137831 CGS 6/1/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
Pursuant to Ch 713.585(6 F.S. United American Lien & Recovery as agent with
power of attorney will sell the following vehicles) to the highest bidder subject to
any liens: net proceeds deposited with the clerk of court; owner/lienholder has
right to hearing and post bond; owner may redeem vehicle for cash sum of lien;
all auctions held in reserve
Inspect 1 week prior @ lienor facility; cash or cashier check; 15% buyer prem; any
person interested ph (954) 563-1999
Sale date June 23, 2006 @ 1000 0am 3411 NW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
16086 1998 Ford F150 PK Vin#: 2FTZF1724WCA92749 r/o Lawrence C. Dipietro
Jr., 3044 Washington Rd., Waldoboro, ME Fh M. Liberty Mutual Insr., Greensberg
& Greensberg 97A Exchange St. #404 Portland, MD Chifinancial 12 Shuman Ave.
#B, Augusta, ME Cust: Antonio Avila c/o 3044 Washington Rd., Waldoboro, ME
Honor: Car Care Auto Detailing, 260 N. Bridge St., Labelle, FL 863-674-1787 amt.
$3827.16
Licensed & bonded auctioneers Flab 422 Flau 765 & 1911
137928 CN 6/1/06


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BOTH (863)983-9908

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KEE- 22", 5hp, alum deck,
elect start Runs perfect.
$250. (863)517-2077 La-
Belle

RIDING MOWER- Snapper,
42" cut; Good condition.
Needs a starter. $175.
(863)447-2130

SNAPPER- 12 HP Rear engine.
Great shape. $550.
(863)517-2077 Labelle

TroyBilt Tiller 8hp, $600, Les-
co SS Pro Fertilizer spreader
$200, Red Max Trimmer. $95.
Red Max Back Pack Blower
$200, Black Max 80 gal 220
Air Compressor $525, Triple
lawn trailer racks $50
(863)234-1230


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Gerace Ct, lease w/option MONTURA
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AvenueK1 8 Lot package. water, sewer, near park, rver ..
& tcrni- courts, ZONED CO()MMERCiAL i320,00 1.25acres.,.n ,, Ar..- ,.-'r,-r ,, '. i i"
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Moore JHavsn Yast Cilu too many to list in this Gra12ja St both lots only $94! ji 4
quiet community call us. ORTONA
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(863) 983-8979 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 SE HABLAESPANOL
R-ESIDENTIAL 2BR, KBA Duplex $189K VACANT LAND
3M JDft "d Codo BawseaoW$179K Mont 1.2 aae ote ava-
e Icency# v CBS i-PtekMUttl4BR able.Caefbr isL
3BR, 1BA $168,000 2W W ni3 Faghe241 am $135000
4B AW *kftM e 2BR,1BA $279,000 ACREAGE
$2 2BR, 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) +/-S5acs$25 lacGladeCo.
4BR, 2BA New Home $150K Bngalloaei
$34000 n Watercress farm 15 acres
$345,000 MOBIE HOVMPS Pikner Plantatn
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Why Wait To Build? Get it Now! CBS 1) Looking for an Exciting Business?? 1) Montura Ranch Estates Large 1LM dse 20 Acrs The Summer of '06will be a fun-urnm Just Outside of Town! A Fleetwood
Home, 1,670 sqft. 3bd/2ba/l car garage, Check this outj! An Established & Operating Home acres. Absolutely Perfect for your with the sparkling pool that comes home w/ a 24'x30' shop on a beauti-
located on Texas Ave. Appliance package Animal Rescue Center located in Montuia Locai- tl A fA .se on dream home. 20 Fenced Acres with this 48R, 2-bath set amidst flow ful 1/2 acre. $154,900
lu-d cir, .3e and sewage. Ready to Estas Proper on 334 ares of a t will w/pond. Lots of 10 year old ering shrubs and colorful plantings in
f.OU.. in' S .i "',." I0 land Have your e and business all not last long at $199,900 MLS# pines w/some oaks. Priced enviable North Side of Clewiton With Flaghole"'" ak trees, paved drive-
Sweetwater Ave. This pro t has together with a 4bdi2ba Mobile Home. 200528863 below recent sales. Will Go its spacious rooms, .bar area, and .vwav S l I. & pole barn on 1 acre
S. This pro Ready to move In and begin bisiness.Laill 200528863 ,is ^e ven/5 lot*&c A 'm o le., .bearntoIa
many beautiful trees that include wild to me in and begin bness Call Fasti Reduced $399,900.00 oversize lot you will vacaon every lot. Almost ii a i, IIbeautiful
mape and oaks Small man-made ake Glenn 677-1441 for more information. 2) Moore Haven River Gardens 2 day forthe priceofanordinary home: remodeled ,.b" h -,.,rI Listed @
hidden in hiit. ir,.-. & brush. There is an MIS#20064801 Home lots ready for your new home. Seller Motivated & Just Reduced $169,900.00
abundant c i..,.le 2 5 acres S74.9K 2) Moore Haen 3 br/2 ba mobile home Corner lot for $55,000, Inside Lot for Looking for the impossible? You won't want to miss out on a
Oversize Living Room with Cathedral
Wh bu Jmnew Ceilings. Large open kitchenandformaldin- $50,000 or both for $100,000! Opportunity seldom knocks Good Or Country Livin' will be yours as deal like this! 2003 4bd/2ba dou-
e.l u ing room. Lae rear deck withbult in bbq twice! 5 acres on US 27 on the owner ofthis BR 2Bah seton 125 of blewide on 2.16 acres. Property fea-
o.n.ru 100 iand rebo.ust see at $124,900 MwIS# 3) Ridgdili Subdivision 2 Water Front the Palm Beach/ Hendry the prettiest acres you will ever see In tures a second mobile home, large
As Cute as a Button Adorable & In perfect 20(te 4 Mobile Home Lots available immedi. County line. Over 937 feet on Montura Ranch Estates. There's even aand storage sheds.
condition! Entrance has beautiful hard- 3) Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath ately!! Cleared and ready for your new US 27 for easy access priced aczzitubin master bath, andafreplacei and shds.
wood floors & fireplace. Theknockdown & Mobe Home. alkin distae from home. Will not last long at $55,000 right for a quick sale @ $275K m $154,amily roo. Its just waitioneeng Plantation
paint on walls are excellent including o b l e Don't let this one get away! 42 npioneer.P 2.5 t atio
crown molding. Perfect kitchen & dining lewiston High Schoo and Clewiston each Don't let this one get away Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 420 Union Ave.7th 25 $72.9K
..l r ach e n, Ieredlaa ElementarySchls.Homnehasbeenrao- 4) P0oneerPlantatIon2.5 acs. on 3) MooreHav nlRivgrf~wden$ Bd disaster! F d it ,r, ayjust 50 Pioneer227th St. .SAc$6 53K
V.. aore ted, roofIs only IYear od. Great pricein a b4)aPioneerPlantation kcs.o 3)MooeHav ryensad u 5205 Pioneer 22nd St. 5 Ac $130K
o,,drI ILrn lw' ~l ~unacn great location.yMLeSge2a36ac Riviera St. Reduced for Quick Salel! 7 Lots Available. New bliblewide mar' u this
or ut 'e senno 4 $74,900 MLS# 200604536 Construction in rowing Area Manor for rot ., tare lot The Best 1.41 acre lake front lot in
beou a hobbyist there's a house ofe 4 P u n d .Nw 13Aor/wih oBuild Your Dream Home Heret value at $39.9K Montura 105 Pinelake Ave. Call for
back 14' x 21'hw/tAt In one of the best Pr ranlGeroteIl High ad dltoa 5) New sting. 3 Bedroom/ I Bath Meyerchick Drive, Lot #15 ,on
locease note the brand new roof wiyal P a1 a e available. Call enn @ (863) 677 Mobile home on a corner lot with over thepond@$62K The Great Escape Off a country lane showing $77,900.00
installed within the next 30 days so make 144forappo nt acre of land A new Metal roof-over Thatcher Blvd., near the river in MontraNowthe to Ranch Estates on 1.2to buy your
this your top priority to see today S)l.ake View 3 br/2 ba mobile home ('05 Must see to Appreciatell MLS # @$68,000.00 acres sits a doublewide mobile home
s top priority to see today )Lake Viewt 3 br/2 b mobile e 0 5 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8 ona corner lot with bedrooms 2 Montura Tract. I list, show and sell
$164,900.00 Fleetwood) in SunshineLakeEstates. Sx5 200642005 Thatcher Blvd., Lots 6 & 7 or 8 bath, There's a jacuzzi tub in master them. Call for information or an
Why Buy Old When You Can Get New? 4 screen poch overookting the le Montura Ranch Several 1.25 acre hr$58,500.00 eachts bath and a fireplace in family room. it appointment.
available 3BR/2A, I car garage located skitchene an br bar M Se re Thatcher Blvd., Lots 11 or 12, can be your family's haven for just 5 Acres in Pioneer w/ steel building
on exas Ave, Harlem Subdivsion 673 Must see L~ $ I r. M 200630432 parcels ready for your new home. l am @$60K 1 000
sq ft. Special Loan package. Lutz Builders 6) Must See!Beautiful 2 BA Brickhome able to help with the entire home ).o ntura Ranch.EstateS $215,000,00
$160K on1/. 4aced. building process. Call for details. 125 N. Kennel- Reduced $39,995 Why Pay high space rents when you Ne Listin and it is oin fast'
New the 735 S. Palm $49,000.00 tan, aw b 1 1
entir l lre Need a Saturday or Sunday 530 s. Shetland $52,500.00 u ib AIeL 'i ,
room twi r t appointment 770 S. Shetland $44,900.00 *fudcilvrsu, n .r e I f .
indoor MLS# 200 2 Call me @ 228-6867. $79,900 for showing.

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Very spacious 2001 manufactured Hidden Tranquility! This Montura Just Reduced! 3BD/2BA Nice Monturg Ranti h Fstat5 s Want to Own a Business? Check
home on the lake, has all the room you home is a must see for the nature Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K this Outf Established commer- '
are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has lover seeking, peace and quiet. Horseshoe Ac. @ $139.9k 2.5 Acres in Montura $90K cial upholstery business and
several walk-in closets and a very large liv. Beautiful lot filled with fruit trees is Don't Let This One Slip Away! property $250K
ing/dining area. This home is being fenced and ready for your enjoy- 2bd/1ba on huge lots in 5 Acres in Pioneer $1 79.9K
offered at $124,900. ment. Offered at $139,900.00. Call Horseshoe Acres. Bring all offers 2.5 acres in Montura, fenced Own a Piece of Paradisel
Today! Seller Motivated $165K $92.5K Beautiful building lot/invest- -- .
Oak Trees Line The Driveway! 3bd/2ba New ListinN! Montura Ranch Brin the kids & do! This is a b ment property in Port LaBelle
MH w/ full open deck on front to sit in you What a Deall 2bd/2ba MH w/extra Estate 2 bd l/I Iie Home. lot bd/2ba brick home, pool &I S49.9K Reduced for Quick
rocker. Home sits on I acre of land in lot, *Included in Purchase Price* Located on I i er clean, fenced $319,000.00 Sale
Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors Partially furnished & squeaky clean! Fenced A uded. Development Call me for New Listig! 3bd/2ba CBS 77 County Rd.
throughout. Recently remodeled Sft 55& older community. Reduced Get it while you can! Won't Last New Development! Call me for hoewL n g! -3bda laCS. 775l CaUn d m
fence around property, and pole barn in again to $119,900. Long! $107.7K sky valley lots. rnqi1aC Itif his ___ 15___
backyard. Get your hands on this beauty Looking for Land? Look No Further! Got Land? Looking for develop- wooded acres in Pioneer well ed 721 oo NE
for 62,500 50acres located in Highlands Co. mentland? 28 acs. in LaBee lant ling Out $225,000.00 A little piece of Heaven!
forC 162.500+reso H Co- Ranchettes! Priced to sell fast 0@ $149p-- Out! $225,000.00
Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven in Chen MRE peracre Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- Residential Listing on exclu- beautiful two story home with
Country!me SeeThisLittlePieceOfHeaven In he Ilt~L n MR Need Some Space? Spacious fractured home in Moore haven sive Rid gewood Ave. 3bd/2ba spiral staircaseandw ood
The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in bauI 0 1Ar -c Montpa 4bd/2ba doubt ewide MH in $79.9K on half an acre. Possible floors. Big backyard with boat
Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a Montura. Split floor plan, living
screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded clous WWIIS.I("IMlll'lla- is room, family room, too many 30 Acres of pasture and woods owner financing available, access to the Gulf and direct
with Oak trees S415,000 immaulate, S uB108,500 00 extras! Hurry, won't last! S755K Contact me for details & show- access to Lake Okeechobee.
FLAGHOLE! This home is all country Motivated Seller! Only $159K New Listing! Moore Haven ing. Home on one acre among oak
Gone Countryl 2bd/Iba CBS home with a living on the outside and nothing Looking for a weekend get away 3bd/2ba, CBS house 5220,000.00 Back On The Market! 3 bed- hammocks. Kitchen feature
large family room on avery nice corner lot but city on the inside! This 1984 3/2 or starter home? 2bd/2ba single ikTarke d on granite center tops Proprty
available on W. Obispo. The roof is brand Fleetwood DWMH has beer, corn- wide MH in Montura RanchEstates New Listing! 1995 Homes of roo on granite counter tops. property
new! Home is being offered at $165K pletely renovated you'll think fenced and on paved road. Only Merit ndMH, fened, above Coro n'I could be used as a Bed
you've stepped foot into a CBS $84.9K ground pool, lots of storage, erty 'c, Breakfast. Detached workshop
JUST REDUCED Abluel, gorgeous a Throw n the act this one of New Listing Secluded ell main- $139,900.00of. Neat & ocean of ho can easily be converted for an
j.U0T4 d nzw a kind home sits on 2.5 acres with tain 1995 doublewide 3bd 2ma, additional living area for a Bed
'."-1 '0 h ask for morel great home at a includes garden tub w/ sepall mearate for vacant & Breakfast.
ird great price we've priced right to shower, property fenced and has land Lots or acreage
as.ell ..... '.e ue .Offered at $179,900. Calltoday horse fenced area, also next to a nd. Lots or acreage.
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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '91 -
V6, auto, good shape, needs
transmission, $300. Call
(239) 657-4348.


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



CHEVY BLAZER- '00- 4x4, AC,
auto, very good cond, $6300
or best offer, can be seen at
E & E Automotive, 3585 N
441.



BEDLINER for full size Ford
Pick up Truck, excel. $100
or best offer (863)763-6747
DRIVE ON RAMP- you must'
remove and haul $125
(863)467-4328.
FRONT BUMPER GUARD,
chrome, w/light guards for
'98 Chevy Tahoe & more,
$125 neg. (863)675-0705
PONTIAC BONIVILLE- '94,
Runs good, New tires. Front
end damage. $400 or best
offer. (863)697-3008
RIMS For S-10 truck, 18" x
7 1/2", brand new, never on
truck, asking $700.
(863)697-3865
RIMS, (4) 16" Alum., w/covers
for '99 and up Ford, 8 lug.
$75. (863)763-6216
TONNEAU COVER, A.R.E. Fi-
berglass, Fits '01-'03 Dodge
Dakota Quad Cab, white. $500'
neg. (863)697-0328
TONNEAU COVER, Fiberglass,
fits 2001-03 F150 Super
Crew. Asking $450 neg.
(863)763-2666
TRANSMISSION, Heavy Duty,
Dbl. Clutch, 10 spd. Spicer.
Recently rebuilt. Only $850.
(863)673-5852/612-5413
VOLVO GLE 740 '85- body
good, engine needs wiring,
parts only $300 firm
(863)467-8041



DODGE RAM 50 P/U 1985, 4
spd., 4 cyl., 7K org. mls. Good
tires. Just needs a little TLC.
$1400 neg. (863)675-6142
FORD F150 '89, Runs good,
needs body work. $900 or
best offer. (863)357-0223
after 6 p.m.
FORD F250 '86, 454 engine
only 3 years old. A/C & cd.
Great work truck, good condi-
tion. $3000 (863)357-3313
FORD F250 '91, With Reading
utility bed. Rebuilt motor, as is.
$3500 neg. (863)674-0416
FORD RANGER XLP 88. 55p.
luns & Iooks good, $1700.
(863)763-6747



FORD EXPLORER 1993, Red,
Runs good. Cold A/C.
$2500. 863-634-0512 or
763-5578
JEEP '95, 4 cyl., 5 speed. 8"
lift kit, custom bumpers. 8,000
pound wench, tow bar,
38.5x12.5 swamper buggers,
488 gears. This Jeep will go
anywhere. Asking $7500
(863)763-3221


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DUAL AXLE TRAILER-.14X7,
4FT sides, tailgate ramp, ex-
tra heavy duty, elec brakes
$1600 (863)234-1230
EQUIPMENT TRAILER 20'-
ramps, tool box, goose neck,
2 axles $2200 or best offer
(863)697-9704
SINGLE AXLE TRLR- with-a 9'
x 7' flat bed truck body on it,
hand winch, 2 5/16 ball.
$700 neg (863)697-9704
TRAILER, For motorcycle or 4
wheeler, lowrider. $300
(863)467-0981



CHEVY ASTRO VAN 1t,
165K mls., FM/CD. LOW6
great. Runs a little rough. W
ing $1800 (863)467-1000
CHEVY VAN' 87- cold air, ne#
tires, $790 (863)673-0782
or (863)674-0837
DODGE 1992 CONVERSION
VAN, TV, VCR, Play Station,
Captains Seats, A/C. Good
cond. $2400 (863)634-8854
FORD AEROSTAR '94- needs
rocker panels, $1500
(863)605-3831
Ford ightop Van, '89, V8,
sofa bed, tow pkg., 178k
miles, $2000. LaBelle Area.
(863)675-4970 Iv. msg.
FORD VAN 1500- $350.
(863)674-9907
PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAG-
ER SE 1996, 7 Pass. Mini Van.
114K. New tires. Very good
cond. FM/Cass. A/C, P/W,V6,
C/C, Tilt. Silver w/grey int.
$3450. (863)675-4212


NOTICE BUI
Notice is hereby given that in accord
1975, the Bounrof Directors of Ribta
a budget of the cost of maintaimng a
mernts of the District for the periodbeg
member 30, 2007; the same may be ea
Steve Stiles Office, 2025 W. US Highw
rectors of Rita Orainage District wi
Steve Stiles Office 2025 W. US Highw
13, 2006 at 11:00 KM. for the purpose
respect to said budget


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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE '93,
Limited. $2500
(863)673-5179


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WE DISTON ISLAND CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
NOTICE BUDGET HEARING
ice with Chapter 75-383, Florida Acts of
S District has caused to be prepared Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Chapter 75-383. Florida Acts of
id oprangall of the work and Improve- 1975, the Board of Directos of Disstaon Island Conservacy District has caused to
ginrng October 1, 2006 and ending Sep- be prepared a budget of the cost Of maa and ratr all of the work and
earned at United States Sugar Corporation impmrvements of the Dist f r the period hegrg c 2toe 1 206 and ending
ry 27, Clewiston, Florida 33440. The Oi- September 30,2007: the same may be ex=a.ned at Uirted States Sugar Copera-
eet at United States Sugar Corpoon, ton, Jason Langdale Office, 2025 W. US Higway 27. Clewison, od. The -
ay 27, Clewiston, Florida 33440 on June rectors of Disston Island Conservancy District will meet at Uited States Sugar
of hearing objections and complaints with Corporation, Jason Langda Office, 2025 W. US h 27, Clewiston, Rorda
an June 13, 2006 at 1000A.M.,for the purpose of oheaigoibjections and com-
plaints with respect to said budget.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RITTA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STEVE STILES, CHAIRMAN DISTON ISLAND CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
SERMON E. DYESS, 111, CHAIRMAN
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OFTHE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
E1 TW TIEHJIUDICIALCIRCUrIT AND TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
Public Notices
FOR GLADES COUNTYFLORIDA LORIDA,INANDFORMHENDRT
SMLACTION COUNTn FLORIDA
CASE NO. 05-A-95 CIVIL DIVISION
DRISOT ~CASE NO: 2006-274 DR
I A A DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST INRETHEMARRAGEOF
J- COMPANY, MICHAEL HARTWICK,
m"--'- "....." AS TRUSTEE, Petiloner/Husband
State Public- s JUANAMARIAGARCIA,tal, PlainifWie
Legal N'otice 5500. Defendants) AENDED NOTICEOFSUIT
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TO :Ezabeth Lee Hartuick
INTHECIRCUITCOURT FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a ResidentleUnown u
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Final Judgment of M geFOreclo-
PROBATE DIVISION sure dated M 09, 20 ad entered YOU ARE HEREBT NOTIFIED that a Peti-
File No.: 2006.CP-40 In Case No. 0CA-295of the Circuit ton for issolution of Marriage has
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir- been filed against you and you ar re-
NRE: ESTATE OF cuit in and for GLADES County, Rorida quiredto serve a copy of your written
RETAJANE JOHNSON wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL defenses, If any, to it on Thomas
ANA RITA JANE JOHNSON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEEIs Montgomery, Esquire, Attome for Pe-
Deceased. the titioner whose address Is P.O. Box
Plaintiff and JUANA MARIA GARCIA; 1510, Bee Glade, FL 33430, and file
NOTICETO CREDITORS MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA the original with the Clerk of the
(Summary Admlnistratlon) TION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE abe-tyed Court, n LaBelle, Hdr
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN County, orida, on or before May 29,
TO Allare the Defendants, I will sell to the 2006, otherwise, ajudgment against
DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- hihet and best bidder for cah at you may be enteredfor the relief de-
TATE: STEPS OF THE GLADES COUNTY mandedinthePetilon.
You are hereby notified that an Order of COURTHOUSE ait 11:00 AM on the WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family
Summary Administation has been en- 8th day of JUNE, 2006, the following Law Rules of Procedure, requires
termed in the estate of Reta Jane John- described property as set forth in said cerlan automatic disclosure of docu-
son a/k/a/l Rita Jane Johnson, inaJudgmet m ts and Information. Failure to
deceased, File Number 2006-CP-40, The West half of Lot 5, and all of Lots 6, comply can result in sanctions, In-
by the Circuit Court for Glades County, 7 and 8, Bock 14, City of Moore clung dismissal or striking of
F P t i t d dB, Block14,' City of Moore laldings.
Florida Probate Division, the address Haven, as described in the revised leading d
of ich s Post Office Box 10, Moore map o Moore Haven, accordintothe WNESS my hand and theseal of this
Haven, Florida 33471; that the dece- map orplt thereof, as recorded n Plat Courton April 19,2006.
dent's date of death was October 25, Book 3, Page 72, of the Public
2005; that the total value of the estate Records of Desoto County, Florida, CLERK OF THE COURT
is less than $75,000 and that the nowknownasGladesCounty,Florida. By: S.Hammond
names and addresses of those to NK/A 370 Avenue 0, Moore Haven, FL DPUTYCLERK
whom-it has been assigned by such 33471 133504 CGS 5/11,18,25:;6/1/06
order are: WITNESS MAY HAND and the seal of this
Name Adre CourtonMay 10,2006. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
Name Address TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
Joe Flint AND FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
SandraA. Hamilton Clerkofthe CircultCourt CIVIL ACTION
1350 River each Drive, Apt 509 By: Jennifer Bevis
FtL Lauderdale, FL 33315 Deputy Clerk GMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A
MiehaeleneGraydon 1349,16 CN5/25;611/06 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF
MichoseneGraydon PA,
6412N.W. 2ndPlace Plaintiff
Miami, Rorida 33150 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE vs. CaseNo. 2006-126-CA
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND ROBBIE S. PINEDA, et al
Lee D. Williams FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA Defendants)
1501 Pinecrest Circle A
Jupiter, Florida 33458 Tiffany Hall, NOTICE OF ACTION
Petitioner
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- Leslie Webb, TO ROBBIES.PINEDA
FIELD THAT: Respondent LAST KNOlWN ADDRESS
All creditors of the estate of the decedent 425 Wes-r Temiana Aerue
and persons having claims or de- NOTICE OFACTION FOR CieOwitun. FL 33440
mands against the estate of the dece- DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
dent other than those for whom CURRENT ADDRESS U1NODN
provision for full payment was made In TO: Leslie K. Webb
the Order of Summary Administration .215 Pine CrestAvenue ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
must file their claims with this court Moore Haven, FL 33471 CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,,
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE You ARE N OilfrED ram arn a3riu. hia INDMDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. iu i ed iagalle1 yo u iad trai you are NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO required to serve a copy of your wit- WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ten defenses, If any, to It on Tiffany MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUS-
TNOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLI- Hall whose address Is 500 WC Owens ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR OTHER
"CABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM (RO. Box 880, Clewiston, FL 33440) CLAIMANTS
.ILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- on or before, and file the original with
STHE DECEDENT'S DATE OF the clerk of this Court, before service LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
ITH IS BARRED. on Petition or immediately thereafter .f
T gte of first publication of this Notice you fall to do so, a default may be CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
IsCay 25th,2006. entered against you ifor the relief de-
manded In the pethono. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
Pcon Civiig Nir,,:e foreclose a mortgage on the following
.Si.-j-3AA Hj,.,,n i Copies of all court documents in Ihis property in HENORYCouty, Florida:
1350 River Fia~ r, One.A.lAtr case, Including orders, are available
FE LauderUalr aFono.i 3j15 al the Clen of he Circuit Courtt of. LOT 7, BLOCK 448, GENERAL PLAN OF
Anor, lu.P' er ri Reoresenrntr. flice You may review these docu- CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, AS REVISED
Alh,.( H`v,.: v: mbnts upDn reqidest SEPTEMBER 7,1937, ACCORDING TO
Anuor, r.er f worP ler THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
i,:.nj .i ,iN.. I.165 You must keep tne Clerk of Ihe Circutll PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 71 THROUGH
PAVESE LAW FIRM Courns office notified of your current 78, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC
P.O. Drawer2280 address. IYou may file Noice of Cur- RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
461 S. Main Street rent Adaress. Florida Supreme Court FLORIDA.
LaBelle, FL 33975 Approved Family Law Form 129151 1. %
Telephone No.: (863) 6i58'i)u Fulure papers in ihis lawsul wilt be has been filed against you and you are
136424 CGS 5/25;6/';i mailed to the address on record al required to serve a copy of your writ-
mna clerks office ten defenses'within 30 days after the
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS first publication, If any, on Echevarria,
SCHEDULE OF WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Codlais & Stawiarski, Plaintiffs attor-
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Law Rules of Procedure, requires ney, whose address is 9119 Coporate
OF GERBER GROVES certain automatic disclosure of docu- Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT 'ments and Information. Failure to 33634, and file the otiglnal with this
comply can result In sanctions, In- Court either before service on Plain-
You are hereby notified that the regular eluding dismissal or striking of tiffs attomeyorimmediately thereafter
meeting of the Board of Supervisors of pleadings, otherwise a default willbe entered
Gerber Groves Water Control District against you for the relief demanded In
will be held on THE THIRD FRIDAY OF DATED: 5/5/06 the Complaint Or petition.
EACH MONTH AT 10:15 A.M. at the CLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT This notice shal be published once each
Barren Public Library located at 461 BY: Deputy Clerk week for two consecutive weeks In the
North Main Street, LaBelle, Florida, 134840 CN5/18,25;6/1,8/06 ClewistonNews,
Hendry County, Florida WITNESS my hand and the seal of this
Courton thls 17th day of May, 2006.
GERBER GROVES a W ldM g t th l Cige P sB
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT Barbara0S. Butler
S dObHg eYou HIi, It's n Clerkofthe Court
By: Bruce E. Beer to look fOP a h1er II By: A. Holsbake
137828 CGS 6/1/2006 Secastary lesl 136553 CN 5/25;6/1/06 Deputy Cleth


BIDO SOUCITATION NOTICE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT ONE
Bartow, Florida
Msy 16,2006
Advertisement No. 1
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
Sealed bids will be received at District 1, State of Florida Department of Transporta-
tion, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida. Sealed bids will be received until
2:00 PM. (artow Local TMe) on Thursday, June 15, 2006 and will be opened
and pubity read aloud in the Muti Purpose Conference Room. Bidders may ob-
tain e nry bid results at htlwJ/A/wwdotstateaIlus/cc-admin/ Click on "Let-
ting R sand Dl.
---NOTE--
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY DOWNLOADING A FAX ORDER FORM AND FAXING
IT TO (863) 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT
WWW DOTSTATE FL US/CONTRACTSADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT1
Orders for these documents should be directed to the District Contracts Administra-
tr, Disct Ceontracts Office,. Mal Station 1-18, Florida Department of Transporta-
tion, 801 North Broadway, Bartow, Rorida 33830, or PO Box 1249, Bartow,
Florida 33831, Phone: (863)519-2559. Checks shouldbe made payable to the
State of Florida Department of Transportation. No refund will be made.
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS & PROPOSAL HOLDER LIST: Proposals will not be
issued after 2:00 RM. (Bartow Local Time) on Wednesday; June 14 2006. Plan
holders list will not be Issued after 5:00 pm on Friday, June 9,2006.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F52) COUNTY CHARLOTTE: (DS FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT
NO 420578-1-52-01 improvements consist of widening, signing and pavement
marking on State Road 35 (US17) from a point.of Shell Creek Court northerly
0.075 miles to a point north of Shell Creek CourLt. (Approx 60 Calendar Days).
(Flexible Start Time 100 days). NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Alan Autry,
(83) 519-2228 alanautry0dot state fl us BUDGET AMOUNT $172,806.00.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F63-RO) COUNTY Okeechobee: (D FUNDS): FINANCIAL PRO-
JECT NO 420906-1-72-01 Work consists of Roadside Mowing and Litter Remov-
al. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Gary Burnett,
(863)386-6104 garvhumettldot state flus BUDGET AMOUNT $160,000.00.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F64-RO) COUNTY Sarasota and Manatee: (D FUNDS): FINAN-
CIAL PROJECT NO 414925-1-72-01 & 414926-1-72-01 Work consists of Edging
and Sweeping on the Primary System. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PRO-
JECT MANAGER: Ar Hall (941)359-7312
arthurhallrdot state us BUDGET AMOUNT $235,000.00.
(CONTRACT NO. E1F65-RO) COUNTY Glades and Hendry: (D FUNDS): FINANCIAL
PROJECT NO 414901-1-72-01 & 414902-1-72-01 Work consists of Maintaining
State Highway Lighting System. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT
MANAGER: John Anderson, (863) 674-4027 john andersonldot state fl us
BUDGET AMOUNT $40,000.00.
Cheryl L.Sanchious
District Contracts Administrator
135464 ON/CGS 5/25:6/1/06
NOTICE OF SALE
TO:Alexis Perez
1308 Shannon Lane ShOp from a gift catalog
Clewiston, FL 33440 ta dat rnal
You are hereby notified that the property ha upMte regularly:
stored by you with Randy Coyle theB Classfied.
Rena Blissett, Unit #15 located at


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Earth Talk: What causes bird flu? Doc Savvy's Pet Corner


From the Editors of E/The
Environmental Magazine

Deal EarthTalk: What is caus-
ing the bird flu? Could it really kill
millions of people? Steve
Schlemmer, Andover, Maine
Bird flu is a viral infection natu-
rally carried by wild birds, notably
ducks that can infect other birds
but not get sick themselves.
Domestic poultry, however, are
very susceptible to the disease
and usually get sick and die once
infected. Humans, in turn, can
catch the disease through close
contact with infected birds.
When the influenza strain
H5N1 appeared in humans in
Hong Kong in 1997 and spread
quickly to .Asia, Africa and
Europe, it sent shockwaves
throughout the healthcare profes-
sion. The spread of the disease
was not sufficient to be consid-
ered a pandemic (an epidemic
worldwide in scope), but it did
infect over 200 people and kill
about half of them. There have
been no documented cases so far
of H5N1 moving from human to
human, but experts fear that the


virus could mutate into a strain
that can-and accordingly kill
millions of people. It wouldn't be
the first time: Many scientists now
believe that the Spanish Flu of
1918, which killed 50 million peb-
ple (including 675,000 Americans
and 43,000 Canadians), started as
bird flu.
Some researchers see habitat
loss as a key factor in the unusual
spread of the disease between
wild and domestic birds. A recent-
ly released United Nations (U.N.)
Environment Program report
found that loss of wetlands
around the world has forced
migrating wild birds onto stop-
ping points along their way-
such as rice paddies and farms-
that are ordinarily the domicile of
domestic chickens, ducks and
geese, with whom they normally
don't mix. "Wetland depletion
has direct implications for migrat-
ing wild birds," says David Rap-
port, a professor at the University
of Western Ontario and a lead
researcher on the U.N. study.
"Wetland habitat worldwide con-
tinues to decline, owing to agri-
cultural expansion and urban
development, resulting in fewer


staging areas for wild migrating
birds."
Rapport warns that "heroic
efforts" like mass culling are not
likely to appreciably slow the
spread of bird flu. The best hope,
he says, is to increase habitat for
wild birds and avoid siting large-
scale poultry operations along
migratory bird routes. Minimizing
human contact with domestic
poultry is also key, but this would
be a tall order given the preva-
lence of poultry in the human
diet. Also, in many parts of Asia,
separating poultry from people
would be at odds with cultural
traditions.
Many North Americans may
not realize that the bird flu virus
has already arrived here. In
November 2005 two wild ducks
tested positive for H5N1 in Cana-
da, although not the same dan-
gerous strain that affected South-
east Asia. The virus was also
found on a domestic duck in
British Columbia shortly there-
after. While no infected birds
have been documented in the
U.S. yet, researchers say it's only a
matter of time.
Just last year U.S. Health and


Human Services Secretary Mike
Leavitt said that a bird flu pan-
demic was an "absolute certain-
ty," echoing repeated warnings
from the World Health Organiza-
tion (WHO). A recently released
White House report warns that, if
there were to be an outbreak, the
nation is unprepared and as many
as two million people could die.
Meanwhile, Canada has earned
kudos from WHO, which is using
its billion-dollar preparedness
plan as a model for other coun-
tries to follow.
CONTACTS: Wildlife Trust,
www.wildlifetrust.org/eriter.cgi?p
=news/2006/0101_l_avian.htm;
Health Canada Avian Flu (Bird Flu)
Website, www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dc-
ma/avia/index_e.html.
GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL
QUESTION? Send it to: EarthTalk,
c/o E/The Environmental Maga-
zine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT
06881; submit it at: www.
emagazine.conm/earthtal/thiswee
k/, or e-mail: earthtalk@emaga
zine.com. Read past columns at:
www.emagazine.conVearthtalk/ar
chives.php.


Legislation lAcludes ag project funding


WASHINGTON, D.C. Con-
gressman Mark Foley (FL-16)
announced last week that the
House of Representatives has
included funding for four impor-
tant agriculture projects for the
16th Congressional District in
the FY06 Agriculture Appropria-
tions bill.
"Florida is a leader in agricul-
ture production," said Foley. "In
recent years the state's agricul-
ture industry has taken a series
of hard hits from hurricanes, cit-
rus canker and other obstacles.
In spite of these setbacks, the
industry has continued to pro-
duce safe and reliable products
for the consumer. These funds
will help the industry to contin-


ue in that tradition."
The funds include $1,713,477
for Harbor Branch Oceano-
graphic Institution ih Ft. Pierce
for the continuation of research
with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture in sustainable salt
water aquaculture.
The legislation also includes
continued funding of the Lake
Okeechobee Conservation Pro-
ject. The Lake Okeechobee Con-
servation Planning Initiative is a
joint effort by NRCS and the
Florida Department of Agricul-
ture to provide expedited con-
servation planning services to
agricultural landowners within
the Lake Okeechobee Water-
shed. By expediting conserva-


tion services, agricultural
landowners will be able to
implement the best managing
practices to reduce phosphorus
inputs to Lake Okeechobee and
thereby help to restore the
health of the ecosystem.
The bill's $2,500,000 for Cit-
rus Canker Research will fund
expansion of vital Citrus Canker
research by the University of
Florida (UF) Institute of Food
and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS),
through the Cooperative State
Research Extension and Educa-
tion Service (CSREES), to
improve technologies for treat-
ment and detection, methods of
movement and containment,
and means to control and elimi-


nate citrus canker.
There are also $15,000,000
for Specialty Crop Block Grants.
This program promotes invest-
ment in marketing and research
strategies that will enable U.S.
.specialty crop (non-subsidized)
~'oducers to remain competitive
in global markets. The block
grants are provided to the state
departments of agriculture in the
50 states to support specialty
crop research, promotion, for-
eign market access, food safety
and inspection and other pro-
grams which enhance the com-
petitiveness and ensure the con-
tinued viability of these
producers.


Question: Dear Doc Savvy. It
seems to be getting hot again!
When do we have to start to pre-
pare and be concerned about
heat stroke for our pets?
Thanks Doc, Buddy in La
Belle.
Answer: Hello Buddy! All the
time is the right time to be con-
cerned with heat stroke! And
yes! Summer is the time where
we really need to be careful. If
you are keeping your dogs out-
side, you MUST provide ample
shade, water and ventilation.
Never chain up your dog during
the day. Not only is it against the
law, but it is potentially harmful
to your dog. They may riot be
able to get out of the heat, or
they may not be able to get away
from a predator. If you keep your
dog outside in a pen, then again
make sure they have the same
shade, water and ventilation
requirements. NEVER under any
circumstances leave your dog in
.a closed up vehicle, not even for
a minute!
At my practice, I see several
preventable cases of heat. stroke
each year. It can be a very horri-
ble suffering for your pet which
can result in permanent brain
damage or even death. The Flori-
da summer heat is a very serious
thing. I have even seen .heat
stroke cases resulting being
closed up in the house without
ample a/c. It's very important to
keep your pets just as comfort-
able as we would have it for our-
selves.
Hope that helps Buddy. Take
care, Doc Savvy.
E-mail your pet questions to
_DocSavvy@aol.com_
(mailto:DocSavvy@aol.com),
and check out your answers
weekly in The Pet Corner.


Doc Savvy


Special to INI

Pet of the

Week
This is Gizmo, Gizzy for
short. She is a full blood-
ed papillon. She belongs
to Kristen Clark. She is
loveable, sweet, and
loves everyone. She also
LOVES the family's swing,
as you can tell. Share
your favorite pet photo by
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Cornrrnunity Links. Individual Voices.


EXHIBIT B
NOTICE OF CLAIM OF LIEN AND PROPOSED SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Date: 05/24/06
TO: REGISTERED OWNER LIENHOLDER
Gordon B. Sims George Sandiford
11114 Pine Valley Drive 724 N.W. Ave. L.
Wellington, FL 33414 Belle Glade, FL 33430
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY OTHER PERSONS, INCLUDING ANY OTHER -
LIENHOLDERS OR PERSONS LEAVING MOTOR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR AND NOT
THE OWNER CLAIMING INTEREST IN VEHICLE:
HSBC Auto Finance, 941 Corporate Center Dr., Pomonla, CA 91768
LIENOR (REPAIR SHOP) DESCRIPTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Fix-it-RightAuto/Diesal Repair '99 Ford VIN1FT2X1727XNA68616
714 N.W. Ave. L. Location of Vehicle: 714 N.W. Ave. L
Belle Glade, FL 33430 South Bay, Florida 33493
561-996-8488
EACH OF YOU IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED LIENOR CLAIMS A
UEN PURSUANT TO SECTION 713.585, FLORIDA STATUTES ON THE ABOVE DE-
SCRIBED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR AND STORAGE CHARGES ACCRUED IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,416.50. THESE STORAGE CHARGES WILL CONTINUE TO
ACCRUE AT THE RATE OF $20.00 PER DAY.
THE LIEN CLAIMED BY THE ABOVE NAMED LIENOR IS SUBJECT TO ENFORCE-
. MENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 713.586, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND UNLESS
SAID MOTOR'VEHICLE IS REDEEMED FROM THE SAID LIENOR BY PAYMENT AS
ALLOWED BY LAW, THE ABOVE DESCRIBED MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE SOLD TO
SATISFY THE LIEN. IF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS NOT REDEEMED AND REMAINS
UNCLAIMED OR CHARGES FOR REPAIR AND STORAGE REMAIN UNPAID, THE
VEHICLE MAY BE SOLD AFTER 60 DAYS 'FREE OF ALL PRIOR LIENS WHAT-
SOEVER, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY COURT ORDER. THE ABOVE DES-
IGNATED LIENOR PROPOSES TO SELL THE MOTOR VEHICLE AS FOLLOWS.
PUBLIC AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 349 N.W. 16th, #108 Belle Glade, FL 33440
COMMENCING AT 8:00am ON THE 19th DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
STATEMENT OF OWNER RIGHTS
NOTICE THAT THE OWNER OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE OR ANY PERSON CLAIMING
INTEREST IN OR LIEN THEREON HAS A RIGHT TO A HEARING AT ANY TIME
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE OF SALE BY FILING A DEMAND'FOR A HEAR-
ING WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE
MOTOR VEHICLE IS HELD BY THE LIENOR AND BY MAILING COPIES OF THE DE-
MAND FOR HEARING TO ALL OTHER OWNERS AND LIENORS AS REFLECTED IN
THE NOTICE.
NOTICE THAT THE OWNER OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HAS A RIGHT TO RECOVER
POSSESSION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT INSTITUTING JUDICIAL PRO-
CEEDINGS BY POSTING A BOND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
FLORIDA STATUTE 559.917.
NOTICE THAT ANY PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE RE-
MAINING AFTER PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE AND OWN-
ING TO THE LIENOR WILL BE DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT FOR DISPOSITION UPON COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(6) OF FLORIDA STATUTE 713.585.
NOTE: THE 60 DAY TIME FRAME THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE MUST BE HELD
DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DAY THE WORK WAS COMPLETED OR THE DAY OF
SALE. THE NEWSPAPER AD MUST BE PLACED 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHED-
ULED DATE OF SALE, BUT THE 15 DAYS DO NOT INCLUDE THE DATE NOTICE
WAS PLACED IN THE NEWSPAPER OR THE DATE OF SALE.
George Sandiford, Uenor
137486 CGS 6/1/06


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Thursday, June 1, 2006


18U1 Ren Hoad, Clewiston, .L 33440.
The Items are believed to be house-

hold and miscellaneous items and will
be sold to the highest bidder for cash
at the above address on June 2,2006,
at 11:00 a.m, along with the advertis-
ing costs in the amount of $363.80
plus $39.68. We reserve the right to
refuse any and all bids.
136298 CN 5/25;6/1/06
PUBIC NOTICE
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Jine 9 2006 Do 12 00 PM i d .l lbe
opened al I PM in Crambers ai Ciry
Hall u1yer aoes nol nee 1to De
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