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Kep oo sf i eerecy- agS GLADES Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, June 29, 2 C OUNT' ...... !006 Volume 82, Number 4 50 At a Glance Are you a blogger? Get a newszap link! The Glades County Democ- , rat is looking to broaden its list- ing of "Columnists &. Blog- gers" at www.newszap.com. More and more-people are starting blogs including busi- ness people, support groups, and individuals with an opin- ion on the day's news or cul- ture. If you are a local blogger who would like to- be listed, please visit http://www2.news zap.com/blogs/request.htm and fill in the form. In addition to the link, the newspaper will consider pub- lishing timely postings as news or commentaries on its pages. Guardian Ad Litem volunteers Are you flexible, open- minded and interested in advocating for a child? Only 60 percent of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry county children taken from their homes due to allega- tions of abuse or neglect have a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to protect their interests. A GAL volunteer has the opportunity to be a champion for an abused, neglected or abandoned child in court and within the community, strongly support- ed by program.staff. New Guardian ad Litem training begins Saturday, July 15. in Fort Myers For information, to-apply, Or to ask how your business or organization can help, call Jackie at 239-533-1425 or 86634. 14-GAL. , Hurricane help available Help is still available for Hurricane 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 Coun- ties' civic, social, service, and faith-based groups, agencies, and organizations, along. with concerned individuals and businesses, formed to address the physical, emo- tional, and spiritual 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 collab- orative leadership and advo- cacy in meeting the needs for revitalizing and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable in the community. For more information, questions, 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. Lake Level feet above sea level Index Classifieds . .19-23 Obituaries . . .2 Opinion ...........4. School ............ :9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. IIII Il|111111 8 116510 00022 1 Call to recall Cypress Knee By Nancy Dale PALMDALE Plans for the' revival of the long silent Cypress Knee Museum in Palmdale that formerly housed the. unique cypress knee creations of the late Glades County pioneer, Tom Gaskins, Sr., are underway. "Save the Creek," a non-prof- it organization, headed by Ellen Peterson and entrepreneur Har- ris Friedman, is at the helm of the planning effort. At the April board meeting, members voted to take over the lease from Friedman, whose family trust has been working several years to 'obtain funding to renovate the museum on the west side of U.S. Hwy 27, across from the giant "X" where the original cypress homes of Tom Gaskins Sr. and his son's family lived and worked for more than 60 years. In 1999, the old hand-built cypress home and workshop was loaded up on flatbed trucks and relocated by Nature's Con-' servancy, when Tom Gaskin Jr. lost the homestead after the state purchased the property fromLykes Brothers, the multi- national cattle/citrus company. The site became part of the State Conservation Agreement as Tom Gaskins, Sr. and Charlie Lykes, Sr. had only a "hand- shake" agreement for the family to remain on. the property. The handshake agreement was not acknowledged since there was not a written, recoird-led deed. Making Repairs: Historic site reviewed ...-... ,11 IJI Jose Zaragoza The Glades County courthouse building is in need of renovation work after last year's hurricane damaged it. GCD board to look at courthouse By Jose Jesus Zaragoza Glades County Democrat MOORE HAVEN Hurri- cane Wilma, as it charged through the area last year, 'dev- astated many parts of South Florida, leaving, rebuilding efforts that continue many months after the hurricane hit the area. . One of the rebuilding proj- ects is the Glades County court- house building. A building standing prominently in Glades County since the early 20s, the courthouse fared well in previ- ous hurricanes, but Wilma managed to damage its facade. County Manager Wendell Taylor lived through the hurri- cane in the building itself. When the winds beat down the hard- est, it seemed to him that he had made a mistake in staying. Still, the damage was only evident on the exterior of the building and the inside was largely spared. The strong winds blew out a number of windows, spreading the broken glass everywhere. Months later, large patches of the roof require drastic renova- tion, and the decorative side of the courthouse is all but lost on one of the sides of the court-, house. Mr. Taylor adds that there may be some work that needs to be done on the foundation of the courthouse. A concern for some time, the manager expects to have professionals gauge the condition of the foun- dation. When making the repairs, and during the planning process, architects will have to pay special attention to the courthouse building. It is a land- mark building, Mr. Taylor said, one that is listed as a historic site by the state of Florida. Mr. Taylor is convinced that the courthouse will return to'the glory of its former self after the repairs, and expresses confi- dence in his first choice for architects, CRA Architects a company with a history of work- ing on historic buildings. The county board is expect- ed to' make the final determina- lion r'i the architect selection by the end of the month. , The next step will see the architect conducting the prelim- inary review and supplying,- i-t.." board with an estimate.. Before the hurricane, the building was in need of some minor repair work. There is a little lizard, Mr. Tay- lor said, that pokes through :a hole between the window and the wall and lets himself into the office in the winter. It was mere- ly a small hole, where nothing else could fit through. It is indicative of tH' i, pe of work that was needed at re: building. But Wilma changed every- thing. Early estimates peg the restoration work at anywhere from $2 million to $5 million. The county expects to pay for the work through a combina- tion of insurance money, FEMA aid and funding in a special courthouse renovation fund. Of course, the total cost of the repair work remains to be seen, according to Mr. Taylor. I The vision for the revival of the museum is to replace some of the, original artifacts that mil- lions of visitors throughout the world remember as unique to the Cypress Knee Museum. Tom Gaskins, Jr., has agreed to loan or donate from the fami- ly, original carvings, and an ancient dug out canoe .Semi- noles used to ply the tannic waters of Fisheating Creek in the 1800s when it was a mail route and. alligator hunting ground. Friedman is also working with the University.of Florida's Natural History Museum to bor- row artifacts excavated from the Ft. Center Belle Glade Indian Mounds near La: poi i to add to the e:.: hi ti at the. Cypress Knee Museum. Members of "Save theCreek" are following up -on several alternatives for private/public funding to breathe life into See Museum Page 12' CREW steps up to rebuild By Ideybis Gonzalez Glades County Democrat MOORE HAVEN While rany are' still recovering from ,last year's hurricane season, and local residents in Hendry and Glades counties find themselves- busy rebuilding not just 'from Hurricane Wilma, but from Charlie and Gene as well. The local 'pastoral associa- tion suggested the establish- ment of a local organization to help local residents within the Hendry and Glades c,:.,urti-s . to rebuild after a storm. With the help of local char-, ities, grants and donations, CREW, nrio:rn-pr fii 0igni.-- tion was made' ps'_~iibil-e and, was establisi'ed in January of this year. CREW stands for Commu- ,.nity Rebuilding' Ecumenical Workforce, which provides assistance to hurricane vic- tims rebuild th-,li homes, and -make them safe and secure. This organization is based out of Clewiston, but has offices in Moore Haven and provides help to people in Glades County. The organization has an executive director, Trish Adams, a case manager super- visor, Akiva Johnson, seven case workers, two office assis- tants; and many local and non-local ranri pov. i volun- teers. CREW has provided help with installing ,tarps on dam. aged roofs, new cai pe,-n,' fi'.- ,- ing, drywall,, and electrical See CREW Page 12 Book reveals rural Florida By Carole Overstreet Reviewed by Barbara Oehlbeck She promised a sequel to "Gator Creek" and here it is... Carol Overstreet's "Water Under The Bridge" about which Patrick Smith writes: "This book is largely about a somewhat unknown segment in past rural Florida, expound- ing on the moonshine whiskey trade. The story also includes lively romance, family struggles and personality conflicts as it takes the reader down several roads." --Patrick Smith is an inductee into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, the highest, most prestigious cultural honor that can be bestowed upon an indi- vidual by the State of Florida. He has received world-wide acclaim for the impact his nov- els have made on Floridians, and his "A Land Remembered" is the most sought after book in Florida. Most recently, Panora- ma Studios of California has created Patrick Smith's "Flori- da, A Sense of Place, a DVD that Smith fans can't live without. "Water Under the Bridge" is purely non-fiction, an historical telling of tales of moonshinin' in Central Florida that in the See Book -Page 12 Aiming for higher grades By Jose Jesus Zaragoza Glades County Democrat MOORE HAVEN When Moore Haven High School Coach Jason Snyder found out that some of his athletes' grades may not be up to the standards of local colleges, he took it upon himself to help. He thought it would be good to review the report cards of all of his students, to target those who needed the most help, and offer his support in seeing them through the extra work. Coach Snyder, the school's head football coach, sent a let- ter to the students, offering his help in the endeavor and was surprised when the majority of the students responded posi- tively. Out of approximately 20 kids, only two didn't take Coach Snyder up on his offer. Both of the students traveled out of town with their parents for the summer, unable to attend the classes. The students each focus on his or her specific course of study, whether math, or biolo- gy, or history, or another sub- ject; They sit at separate work- stations while they learn more about their worst subjects, progressing at their own pace. .Those concentrating on their English courses find themselves completing the work quicker than, say, biolo- gy, which requires a more sub- stantive course schedule. See Grades Page 12 INI/Jose Zaragoza Moore Haven High School students last week continued work on improving their overall grades at a summer program supervised by Coach Jason Snyder. Summer program helps local athletes :S i-.'.'^ .- r--.-' *,' ,. *- .- = .-.,, Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Engagement Weddings Dani Kelley and Hector Rubio. Kelley-Rubio sister, Jamie Kelley and best man was Robert Flynn. Dani Kelley and Hector Rubio The couple will be making were united in marriage on Satur- their home in Miami. day, June 24 in Miami. Dani Kelley is the daughter of Maid of honor was the bride's Angie Kelley from Clewiston. Kristina Marie Shields and Travis Michael Reaves Shields-Reaves Kristi Shields and Travis Reaves announce their engagement to be married. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Robbie and Tammy Shields; and the sister of Tracy and Kevin Shields, all of Lake Wales. Kristi graduated from Lake Wales High School in 2002 as co- salutatorian of her class. She will graduate from the University of Florida later this year, after comple- tion of her internship at Lake Wales Medical Center, with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sci- ences. The groom-to-be is the son of Ken Reaves and Diane Reaves, and brother of Trina Reaves of Winter Haven. Travis graduated from Clewis- ton High School in 2002 as valedic- torian of his class, and from the University of Florida in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Busi- ness Administration, Economics, Magna Cuim Laude. The couple will reside in New York City while Travis is employed through 'Teach for America'. Travis has a private pilot's license and is working towards his commercial license. He proposed to Kristi while flying over an open farm field near Gainesville, earlier prepared with the message, "Will You Marry Me?" in large red letters., The couple will be married at First Baptist Church of Lake Wales at 3 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2006 Sharon Sams and Robert Hatton Sams-Hatton' Sharon Sams and Robert Hat- ton were united in marriage on Sat- urday, June 3,2006 in Crystal River. The bride was given away by her father, Burt Sams. The ceremo- ny was performed by the groom's mother, Jo Hatton. The bride wore a white and mauve wedding -dress and carried a bouquet of Calalilies. Her maid of honor was Amy Hatton, sister of' the groom. The best man was Adri- an Reece. The reception was held at the Plantation Inn and Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Burt and Gloria Sams of Ocala, and the groom is the son of Roger C. Hat- ton of Pahokee and Jo Hatton of Crystal River. The groom is employed as the manager of Lake Rousseau RV and Fishing Resort and the bride is employed as office manager of Cit- rus Hills Golf and Country Club. After a honeymoon in Ft. Myers Beach, the couple will make their home in Crystal River. . COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING, INC. Shingles Flat Roofs Roof Repairs - FULLY LICENSED a INSURED 863-385-4690 Sebring FL State LIc# RC-0066817 LVIIAI .r ~-Ile LIGHTANDCLAING: " BRUH EMVA Licensed anr Insure.eI (863) 634-6982 Obituaries Howard S. "Howdy" Bateman Howard S. "Howdy" Bateman, 84, of Douglasville, Ga., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006. He was born in Moore Haven on July 13, 1921, the son of the late Wiley and Kate Bateman. He was a member of Cowan. Mill Baptist Church. He was a retired Master Sargeant. He went into the Army on Aug. 5, 1940 and seven months later he was a Master Sargeant. At the time, he was the youngest Mas- ,ter Sargeant in the Army and had made it faster than anyone on record. He received his "wing" in the Army Air Corps in 1942. In WWII, he flew 52 combat missions while serving in both theaters of war. After WWII, he was assigned to the intelligence section of Gener- al McArthur's Headquarters in Japan. From there, he was trans- ferred to Korea where he com- manded an infantry company for six months. Mr. Bateman again attended the Army Aviation School and earned his wings for the sec- ond time. From there, he was sent back to Korea where he flew 176 missions in an L-19. Mr. Bateman was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Bateman. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chip and Gail Bateman; his granddaughter, Magen Bateman, and grandsons, Brandon and Micah Howard, all of Douglasville, Ga. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 26, 2006 from 5 until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. in the Rosen- haven Chapel with Dr. John Pen- nington and Rev. Alan Martin Offici- ating. Interment will follow at Rosenhaven Cemetery. All arrangements are handled by Whitley Garner at Rosenhaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, Ga. 30134. (770) 942-4246 or online at www.whitleygarner.com. Terra Lynn King Terra Lynn King, 25, of Clewis- ton passed away June 2, 2006 in Clewiston. She was born July 1, 1980 in Pahokee, to Kenneth Lee and Lisa Jean (Koch) King. Survivors include two sons, Islah Kenneth Lee Camejo and Jeremiah Lee Camejo of Clewis- Kelly Glisson Lawn Service Serving Belle Glade, Clewiston & Pioneer Plantation Free Estimates Contact Kelly or Greg Glisson at 561-261-1338 or 561-261-1336 ton; parents, Kenneth Lee and Lisa Jean (Koch) King; sister, Darci Lee King of Clewiston, maternal grand- parents, Barton and Cynthia Koch of Nashua, N.H.; paternal grand- parents, Walter and Sadie King of Clewiston. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Clewiston Gospel Ministry, Clewiston, with Reverend Jim Yates officiating. Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funer- al Home, Clewiston. Earle Dwigh litts . Earle Divjtr Pitts, age 90, died on June 8, 2006, following colon surgery. He was born in Fayet- teville, Tenn., and was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lily Pitts; one brother, James Pitts, and one sister, Maggie Rainey. He is survived by his two daugh- ters, Beverly (Earl) Vann, Amanda (Paul-former son-in-law) Howie; five grandchildren, Patricia (Eddie) Campbell, Lynn (Steve) Hewitt, Hal (Tina) Vann, Blane (Nadine) Kohr and Marnae (Kip) Pelham; ten great-grandchildren, Ronnie Fripp, Justin (Meritssy) McIntosh, Jonathan Mcintosh, Jr., Gordon, Tiffany and Will Vann, Aliyah and Marcus Kohr, Paige and Peyton Pel- ham. Additionally, he is survived by one great-great .grandchild, Kathryn Faith Fripp. In 1933, at the age of 18, he left Tennessee and came to Florida looking for work. He started pick- ing beans for 10 cents per hamper in Pahokee. He then worked on the WPA building of the Canal Point School as a plumber's helper. As the WPA started building the Hoover Dike, he began work on the Dredge. In 1939, while running a gas sta- tion for Bee Elliott, and attending the Church of the Nazarene, he met and later married Ms. Christine Mizell. Of that marriage, two daughters were born; Beverly and Amanda. He performed carpenter work for Woodrow Upthegrove and built barracks for the government in Ft. Myers, Mobile, .Ala., and Mel- bourne. He gassed up airplanes for English cadets training school in Clewiston-Buckingham Gunnery for a few years. He was a foreman at W.H. Vann, Hull Packing Co. and Unity Farms. Later, he and Myers Fountain began hauling produce to New York and Philadelphia. While working for Wiley. Tillis at the hometown bakery at night, he also delivered papers for the Palm Beach Post Times for 18 years, dur- . ing the day. In the late 1950s, he ran for Pahokee City Clerk. In the 1960s, he co-owned Lakeside Service Sta- tion with Paul Kohr and ran the Western Union. He worked for the City of Pahokee from 1966-1990 (24 years) starting. as a meter read- er then on to public works. He did all of the carpentry work for the city: He ran the incinerator from 1973-19'-1,0 He x '6rked pai tlirn, after he retired. H-e was a security guard at U.S. Sugar, Osceola Farms, Glades Cooperative and at the State of Florida Farmers Market for 12 and a half years. As you can see, he knew well and worked throughout the City of Pahokee, which he loved. He was a jack of all trades. He was a good man that lived a long life, loved his family and friends, survived Hurricane Wilma and will truly be missed' around Pahokee. Another pioneer is gone. Friends and family visited Glades Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 12 and funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene in Okeechobee with Rev. Jim Hud- son, Pastor, officiating on Tuesday, June 13. Interment followed at Port Mayaca Cemetery. All arrange- .ments were handled by Glades Funeral Chapel of Belle Glade. Don Stephenson Don Stephenson, age 73, of Moore Haven, died on Friday, June 23, 2006 at his residence. He was born Nov. 8, 1932 in Linn County, Iowa, and had been a resident of Moore Haven for the past 20 years. He was a member of the First Unit- ed Methodist Church of Moore Haven, the Blue Lodge and the Masonic Lodge of Moore Haven; and the Ancient Landmark Lodge #200 in Olin, Iowa. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Bethany A. Stephen- son; his daughters, Cynthia Stephenson-(Jay) Gibbs of Virginia Beach, Va., and Su Ann Stephen- son-White (Leroy) of Moore Haven. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nathan P. (Julie) Howard of Grimesland, N.C., Heidi A. (Joshua) Parson of Moore Sim",. / 9 j ' Royal's) b Ii# FURNITURE S.. B V M -. AE-dirng ,'. Free BBQ Apron with Tools with $499.95 Purchase Belie lae 561. 96-.746 re " Clewiston 863.9834121 & ASMe somestore In IunmoRalee 239.6574138 OefteWbee "ewteba S ew 863-763-6293 Haven, Matthew Stephenson-Her- rman of Greenville, N.C., and Haley Ann Stephenson-White of Moore Haven. In addition, he is survived by his great-granddaughter, Kayla Lynn' Howard of Grimesland, N.C.; and his brother, Joe Stephenson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The family has decided not to hold visitation or services at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Don's name to either Hope Hos- pice, 100 W.C. Owen Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440 or to the First United Methodist Church of Moore Haven, 300 Avenue L SW, Moore Haven, FL 33471. All arrangements are under the direction and care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory. Charlie Alexander Swindle Charlie Alexander Swindle, age 41, of Clewiston, passed away June 10, 2006 in Wellington. He was born Feb. 8, 1965 in Clewiston, to the late Calvin Gevelt and Evelyn Yvonne (Hensley) Swindle. He owned and operated Charlo's Mini Excavating at Clewis- ton and was a member of the Life Waters Fellowship at Moore Haven and aVolunteer Firefighter with the Montura Volunteer Fire Dept. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline (Mercer) Swindle; his mother, Evelyn Yvonne (Hensley) Swindle; sisters, Gayle (Harold) Greer and Sherry Peacock all of Clewiston. In addition, he is sur- vived by his maternal grandmoth- er, Lois G. Hensley of Moore Haven. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Evangel Assembly Of God, Clewis- ton with Reverends Donald Mur- phy and Don Hamilton officiating' and interment in Ridgelawn Ceme- tery, Clewiston, immediately fol- lowing funeral services. All arrangements were handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston. KEEP YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS UP AND RUNNING ,,,,a I..., 24 dr Blakout Protection Security & ece Of Mind SCompletely Automatic P, natural as, iesel *Adds Value To our Home *15,000 To 200, 000 Watts ,L HT *Fioctory Authorized Wrrlanty Service 9BO'S ELECTRIC & SPECIALTIES . 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A meteorolo- gist gave the present weather con- ditions, location of the hurricane 'and rainfall in different areas of the state. The realism was scary as the calls echoed too many actual hur- ricane emergency management :conference calls over the last two ,years. It was all part of SFWMD's 'annual "Hurricane Freddy" exer- cise to test the agency's emer- :gency operations, preparedness Sand recovery plans. According topthe scenario, Hurricane Freddy was the second worse natural disaster to hit the U. ,S. next to Hurricane Katrina. It had hit Tampa, covering it with 18 ,feet of water. Hurricane .Freddy ,was patterned after an actual 1921 category 4 hurricane. According to the scenario, the PSFWMD headquarters in West ,Palm Beach had been rendered ,inoperable by the imaginary storm. "I am proud of our response to our own employ- ees. This is probably the most important thing we have to do knowing how to respond after a catastrophe." Carol Wehle, SFWMD executive director Wednesday was the second day of the exercise. On Tuesday, the SWFWD team worked out of the Fort Lauderdale Field Office. On Wednesday, the emergency management crew reassembled in the Okeechobee service center. About 115 people took part in the local exercise. They were faced with the chal- lenges of where to bring employ- ees back to work, and where to locate temporary headquarters since the West Palm Beach office would be out of commission for some time. Perhaps their biggest chal- lenge was to try to regain control of Southwest Florida Water Man- agement District (SWFWMD) flood control structures and to reduce flooding in Tampa. The SWFWMD operations center in Tampa was under 8 feet of water and there had been no communication .with SWFMWD. The state emergency operations office had tasked SFWMD with trying to restore SWFWMD opera- tions. According to the scenario, a team was in route to Tampa expecting to have to use boats to reach flood control structures. After the briefing, teams repre- senting operations, finance, administration and other SFWMD functions retired to the confer- ence room to work on the various problems assigned to them by the scenario. They were clustered around tables loaded with com- puters and telephones. For the purpose of the exer- cise, they were crowded into this one room while normal opera- tions continued in the remainder of the service center. In a real hur- ricane situation they would take over the entire second floor of the building. The operations department huddled over computers and charts showing Tampa flood con- trol structures. They were work- ing on the logistics of getting a crane to remove a bridge that had fallen into a vital Tampa drainage canal,,and was hindering the flow of water. The goal of this year's exercise is to demonstrate and evaluate SFWMD's ability to activate alter- native Emergency Operation Cen- ter facilities, including the mobi- lization and set-up of staffing, critical resources and the use of redundancy communications: Participating in annual exercis- es such as this ensures that when an emergency occurs, SFWMD can continue operations with minimal disruptions. For the morning's briefing, Olivia McLean, director of emer- gency and security management, introduced SFWMD executive director Carol Wehle as "the emergency management execu- tive director." "Let's hope we never have to be here," Ms Wehle said. She urged her employees to "practice, practice, practice." "I am proud of our response to our own employees," she added.. "This is probably the most impor- tant thing we have to do know- ing how to respond after a catas- trophe." She urged her employees to have a fun exercise and predicted a lot of lessons would be learned. Ms. .McLean said that hurri- cane exercises were conducted every year. However, this was the first time 'the exercise was con- ducted in an alternate location. She said equipment and supplies were stockpiled in Okeechobee for such an emergency and that it took several hours to set up oper- ations here. She expected that space would be a problem, as well as using different technology. She said the response teams Were trained, but the problem would be adapting to an alternate location. She said training is the key and emergency response per- sonnel know their job, but they were learning to do it in different environments. Policyholders will see easy transition TALLAHASSEE Tom Gal- lagher, Florida's chief financial officer, said today that a judge reaffirmed her approval of the 'Department of Financial Ser- vices' plan to protect and to smoothly transition nearly i330,000 policyholders with .Atlantic Preferred, Southern 'Family and Florida Preferred insurance companies to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation :on July 1. The three insurers are 'subsidiaries of the Tampa-based! Poe Financial Group. "We remain focused on pro- .tecting policyholders and ensuring they have continuous coverage this hurricane season," Mr. Gallagher said. "Tropical Storm Alberto was an important reminder of the need to protect our homes and our fami- lies, and our transition plan was developed with this in mind." ' At a hearing today in Tallahas- see, Leon County Circuit Judge Janet Ferris heard a recent emer- gency motion filed by Poe offi- cials regarding the three insurers they .formerly managed. Filed last week, Poe's motion alleged the department's transition plan should have required Citizens to use Poe's affiliates Poe & Asso- ciates, Poe Managers, and Mari- ah and pay fees to service poli- cies being assumed by Citizens. In response, the department refuted Poe's assertion because Poe's affiliates had long provided the employees, facilities and equipment necessary to operate the three insurance companies the judge had ordered into liqui- dation. The department's response is attached. ,On May 30, Judge Ferris signed orders directing the department to take control of the three insurance companies' operations and to liquidate the companies' assets to pay out- standing claims. On June 1, the judge approved a transition plan to help homeowners who were covered by oneof the three Poe companies to automatically transition to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation on July 1. For more information, poli- cyholders can contact, the Department .of Financial Ser- vices at 1-800-342-2762 or log onto www.fldfs.com. Nelson locks up law enforcement support ST. PETERSBURG Culminat- ,ing with support from the 22,000 member-strong Florida Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, U.S. 'Sen. Bill Nelson's bid for re-elec- ition landed the endorsements last 'week from two. of the state's -major law enforcement organiza- 'tions. On Friday, June 23, the FOP unanimously gave their support to ;Nelson during its annual conven- tion in St. Petersburg. Earlier in the week, the campaign received an endorsement from the Florida Police Benevolent Association and its more than 32,000 law enforce- ment and corrections officers. The two law enforcement organizations now join a number of major groups that have announced their early support for Nelson, including the Florida Pro- fessional Firefighters Association,, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Florida AFL-CIO and Florida Consumer Action Net- work. "I'm humbled to have the sup- port of law enforcement," said Nelson. These are the men and women who risk their lives every- day to keep us safe." During his first term in the U.S. Senate, Nelson has been a strong advocate for increasing Home- land Security spending in Florida and making sure federal grant pro- grams that provide state and local law enforcement with personnel, training and equipment are ade- quately funded. Recently, Nelson led a successful effort in the Sen- ate to provide $30 million in grants over three years to help Florida and other states track and monitor convicted sex offenders with satel- lite technology. Martinez National Guard re-equipping amendment approved WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced the U.S. Sen- ate has approved his amend- ment calling for priority equip- ment replacement for National Guard units returning from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Martinez calls re- equipping critical to making. certain the men and women of the National Guard have the equipment they need to assist during emergencies and natural disasters including hurri- canes. The Martinez amend- ment is now included in the Senate version of the fiscal year 2007 Defense Authorization bill. - "When guardsmen return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, most of their equipment stays behind. This is understandable; this is a way to meet vital war zone needs. But the result is a deficit of equipment stateside," -Martinez said. "I am pleased my colleagues have agreed to this priority. My aim is to make certain that, especially during hurricane season, the National Guard in Florida and other disaster-prone areas have what they need to carry out their mission." Senator Martinez points out that the Florida National Guard deployed 5,800 troops within the State of Florida and along the Gulf Coast during four major hur- ricanes last year. In support of Hurricane Katrina recovery -efforts, the Florida Guard sent 2,500 troops to Mississippi as part of the emergency compact agreement that the states have with the Guard. Specializing In Custom Manufacturing D & J Machinery, Inc. Hubzone Cert. 728 E. Trinidad Ave. Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-3171 h." 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L *V.-----------------A--------------------- ----- ----- ------- SNOTICE The Glades County School Board Will Hold A Public Hearing On July 13, 2006 at 7:00p.m. In The Glades County School Board Meeting Room 400 J0"' Street. SW foore .Haven, Florida To Approve Proposed Changes To The Glades County School Board Attendance Policy Copies of the Proposed Changes Are Available By Contacting: Wayne Aldrich, Superintendent Olade County School Board 400 10" Street, SW Moore Haven. Florida 33471 (863)946-2083 I 10 1ON A TAU E 445, *u*rf*nd Hw., Clew sto Phne 86-93-54 Fx:86-93-11 SPECIAL OF THE WEEK 2'C Lond R rF, r F ujdvr 'SE -V.4 /'utflontc V ,b La~d L c.., Il.I.I, Lnather 113,550 200'.)Niz~orAlfimrn 2 5 S AuLOrrII,oic.Loade~d. FactV Warrant, $14 J50C I ..,:aT~r-dra Limnied U%.n)L:tC, tLV-8, Loodtmd LA.:%,E $13 950 2005 Hvur~do. Tiburon CT A~t-d, V-6, Lo~aded, Fact. 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Voting is a personal responsibility that mil- lions have made the ultimate sacri- fice that you may exercise your right to vote in a free country. If we do not make our own decisions at voting time, we do a great disserv- ice to those who died to give us the ,right to do so. Voting is not a "Popu- larity" contest, although, it has been exactly 'that in many past elections which is evidenced by our lack of progress. I fail to understand why people complain about the younger gen- erations lacking morals and respoiAsibilitywhen so many voters are content to shirk their duties and vote strictly on "hearsay", if they even bother to vote. Have we become so apathetic as a society, that we are content to accept the opinion of others because it is easier than taking the time to get all the facts and form our own conclusions? Sadly, so it would appear. Glades County has precious few natural resources to sustain our infrastructure and the slightest mis- management of any of them results in. devastating long-range effects on the quality of ,life in Glades. We need "Qualified Managers" to represent the voices ofthe peo- ple, all the people, not just those select cliques. Integrity and qualifi- cations should top our list when choosing someone to represent us, not their "Popularity". And just because they have "lived here all their lives" (not yet by the way) is "Not" a qualification. I have lived in the United States since I was born but that does not qualify me to be President! It's time for "Change" in Glades County and only responsible, informed, voters can bring about that change. If you are content to maintain the "Status Quo", then a lot of good people have died for naught! Tom Johnson, Lakeport Stay away from foods with chemical clutter Now more than ever, nutri- tional nightmares abound on grocery store shelves. Products that are manipulated to hook us into food addictions take us hostage daily. It simply does not have to be like that. I tell you what, you imple- ment these simple rules, and you will no longer be victimized by the food industry again. Read the food labels, of each and every product you buy. Skip anything with an additive you can't pronounce or don't know what it is. Think about it this way why on earth would you ingest some- thing when you don't know what you're eating? Why would you let your kids do the same? Because it's packaged with a popular cartoon figure or you had a coupon? There are issues, too, with food dyes. Did you know that red No. 3 (a dye allowed in foods) is also used as a pesticide for spray- ing on manure piles to kill mag- gots? (Source: EPA.) Think about it: Why would you want your child drinking an electrolyte replacement drink that looks like toilet cleaner or antifreeze? Do you really want that kind of chemical clutter in your food? These additives, fake colorings and flavorings are the food indus- The Dinner > Diva Leanne try's weapons of mass destruc- tion true chemical warfare. Say "No!" to this "food" because it is not food! Keep it simple. Eat real food. Skip the icky mixes that you constitute with water, the partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils, and all that garbage. You know what food looks like. You'll find it in the produce section, the meat counter, and in some bags of fairly inexpensive dried beans, whole grains and breads on your grocer's shelves. Read the labels and begin to strap on a whole new mind-set of awareness, getting rid of the junk. The results will astound you. With better nutrition and real food, you may see your chil- dren's behavior improve, your own moods even out and your grocery bill decrease junk food is expensive and real food is not. Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published by' Independent Newspapers of Florida. 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' Tio .r..i-r die re *t-. i hr-: re i. :uraace. . ost.jectry. t' .jll]r.res arnd coinpasion. * ro Us e u oape.rai E page. i faunhtate c:mrimuniy detate. not to dummin e it with our )9i opinions * T.o i'. .. ur j ".. ..r i,Crl if ftrieiest rr S .. c i .- rr.:, i, .h ,:i, ,. 7'1 s,1i Is s h .l.f. irlrn 1 ri,;.' r., * To provide a night to reply to those we write about. * Tb treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. Editorial: Advertising. A+'.'..4rt-iI, 1'r p-.Is' . N ar,.-fa,"I ..- YPr.I Member of: Florida Press Asesociation New legislation will protect U.S. troops WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) announced they offered a bipartisan amend- ment to the Defense Authoriza- 'tion Bill to stop predatory pay- day lending practices targeted at our servicemen and women. The Talent-Nelson amendment would limit the Annual Percent- age Rate (APR) that payday lenders can charge soldiers and their spouses for a loan. Payday lenders have targeted active duty service members who, in some cases, are now paying over 800 percent APR on a loan. "Predatory lending has been a staggering problem in Missouri and around the country in areas where our servicemen and woman are stationed," said Sen. Jim Talent, Chairman of the Seapower Subcommittee. "These businesses prey on young military personnel and charge upwards of 800 percent APR on small loans. The Depart- ment of Defense has even said that service member debt result- ing from predatory practices directly impacts troop readiness. We have to step in and stop these "Our servicemen and women and their families: should not become the targets of unscrupulous lenders. This proposal exorbitant 800-percent soldiers now face." would spell the end of interest charges many - Sen. Bill Nelson predatory lenders from making a quick buck at the expense of the livelihood and future of those defending our freedom.". "Our servicemen and women and their families should not become the targets of unscrupu- lous lenders," said Sen. Bill Nel- son. "This proposal would spell the end of exorbitant 800-per- cent interest charges many sol- diers now face." In the House, U.S. Represen- tative Sam Graves (MO-6) is the sponsor of companion legisla- tion (H.R. 97) that has strong bipartisan support, including 34 Democrat and' 30 Republican cosponsors. "Recent studies have shown that payday lending outlets are prevent around military installa- tions and are readily available through the Internet," said Dr. David Chu, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness in a letter in support of the measure. "This legislation provides the limits needed to motivate service members to consider solutions that may be difficult in their long term, but provide financial satiability for their future." The Talent-Nelson amend- ment applies only to military personnel and offers national protection from predatory pay- day lenders. According to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Soci- ety (NMCRS), military families pay an estimated $80 million annually in payday loan fees. The amendment establishes a federal ceiling at 36 percent APR. It does not prohibit states from adopting legislation with a lower limit. In this month's issue of Seapower magazine, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy, said "A sailor's financial readiness direct- ly impacts unit readiness and the navy's ability to accomplish its mission I am concerned with the number of sailors who are taken advantage of by predatory lend- ing practices, the most common of which is the payday loan." In addition, an impressive list of military and veteran service organizations, with over 5.5 mil- lion members, support the Tal- .ent-Nelson legislation. The Mili- tary Coalition includes the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Military 'Officers Association of America (MOAA), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Consumer groups like the Center for Responsible Lend- ing, Consumer Federation of America, and Institute of Con- sumer Financial Education also support the bipartisan amend- ment. Free your home and life of all clutter Your home is filled with clutter of all shapes and sizes. This is why you are unable to keep it clean. You have too much STUFF. All we ask is that you set a timer and spend 15 minutes a day decluttering. That's it. Anyone'can do anything for only 15 minutes, even if you have to break it down into 5 minutes seg- ments. These are the five tools we give you to help you declutter and also make it fun for you! When you get the e-mail reminders/checklists from FlyLady, try them yourself. What do you have to lose (besides clutter LOLl)? The 27-Fling Boogie We do this assignment as fast as wecan. Take a garbage bag and walk through your home and throw away 27 items. Do,not stop until you have collected all 27 items. Then close the garbage bag and pitch it. DO NOT LOOK IN IT! Just do it. Next, take an empty box and go through your home collecting 27 items to give-away. Suze Orman taught me this in her book, The Courage to be Rich. This will change the energy in your home and bring about good feelings. Every time I do this I feel better and my home is becoming decluttered in the process. As soon as you fin- ,\ / .1, The Flylady ,, , byMaria Cilley -' , ish filling the box, take it to the car. You are less tempted to rescue the items. Rule of thumb: if you have two of any item and you only need one, get rid of the least desirable., I also sing a wonderful song as I am doing this fun job: "Please Release Me, Let Me Go" as sung from the stuff's point of view. The Hot Spot Fire Drill Here is a problem that we all *have and continue to struggle with - Hot Spots. What is a hot spot? A hot spot is an area, when left unattended will gradually take over. My favorite analogy is of a hot spot in a forest fire, if left alone, it will eventually get out of hand and burn up the whole forest. This is what happens in our homes. If left unat- tended, the hot spot will grow and take over the whole room as well as making the house look awful. When you walk into a room, this is the first thing you see. Clutter attracts clutter! Do you have areas like this that continue to grow if left alone? Does the rest of the family see this as a place to put things when they do not want to put them where they belong? It is our job to nip this in the bud! Get rid of that pile, find the surface underneath and stop this Hot Spot from becoming a raging clutter inferno! Watch for the Hot Spot fire drill reminder then try it - it works! The 5 Minute Room Rescue This is a reminder to spend just 5 minutes clearing a path in your worst room. You know this area of your home: the place you would never allow anyone to see. Just 5 minutes a day for the 'next 27 days and you will have a place that you can be proud to take anyone! Kelly's Daily Missions Each day (or almost each day) Kelly will e-mail a 5-minute mis- sion for you to do. It will be in the area of the home that we are focusing on for that week (the zone). These missions will take you to places you may have never been before!'Have fun with this! ,We will also be posting Kelly's missions for the week in the Flight Plan. Work in your Zones Each week FlyLady will tell you what zone we are working in. After a full month, you will have Worked our way around the majority of the living areas of your home. Do not worry if you have not gotten to every room in your house the first month. As one area gets cleaned, it will become easier to do and you will have more time to face those areas that'don't seem to fit in any zone. See the Flight Plan for more information. Remember: FlyLady wants you to take baby steps. Don't worry about zones until you have conquered the basics! For more help getting rid of your CHAOS; check out her Web site and join her free mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net or her book," Sink Reflections," pub- lished by Bantam and her new book, "Body Clutter", Copyright 2006; Marla Cille; Used by per- mission in this publication. Guest Commentary How Florida can be a U.S. Leader in Education By Ben Wacksman Despite attempts at education reform by both Governor Bush and the Republican controlled Legislature, Florida today still ranks near the bottom of states in terms of education proficiency. In fact, under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act, only 28 percent of Florida's schools made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2006 down from 36 percent in 2005. It is clear that what we are doing is not working. Several years ago, the Florida Chamber of Commerce issued a report emphasizing the impor- tance of education improvement to continued business growth in our state, but as arguments rage over public education, our chil- dren continue to suffer among the lowest ranked public education systems in the nation. We should be clear that education not only helps our business climate, provid- ing educated leaders for the future, but is an obligation each genera- tion has to pass on to the next. This generation needs to meet that obli- gation forthrightly. I propose the following and challenge the candi- dates for Governor of both parties to embrace this plan, which will bring Florida to the top ten in edu- cation in the next decade. I call it the Florida 10/10 plan. 1. Set a Goal of reaching the top 10 in U.S. education ranking within 10 years. The most important aspect of setting this ambitious goal is to remove political posturing. The goal of reaching the top 10 should be a joint ambition for both Democrats and Republicans, and debate should center on how to reach it. Only legislation which focuses on the goal should merit support by our political leadership in Talla- hassee. Politicians should be held accountable on Election Day as to how close they have come toward reaching the goal. A 10-year time frame ensures the goal goes beyond the maximum eight-year term possible for the next Gover- nor. 2. Establish a Bi-Partisan Commission to Propose Legisla- tion and Monitor Progress. The bi-partisan Commission should consist of prominent edu- cators, businesspeople and citi- zens appointed by the Governor and Legislature. The Commis- sion's tasks should include legisla- tion and monitoring of education progress, along with an annual report outlining Florida's progress on achieving top-10 status. The Commission should have sunset at the end of 10 tears once the goal has been reached. 03. Hold Education Administra- tors Responsible for Achieving Education Goals. Once goals are set, politicians should steer clear of educators, leaving administrators responsible for steering Florida to achieve its education goals. Rewards and sanctions for administrators should be established to help achieve .interim goals, and rules should be loosened to replace ineffective administrators with bet- ter managers. *4 Reform and End the Micro- management of School Districts. Today, education funding is micromanaged at both the State and Federal level. Florida should seek waivers from many of the current Federal funding require- ments, and the new Governor and our Legislature should return the power to the districts to innovate in achieving our State education goals. 5. Restructure Teacher Pay and Incentives. Today, we fail to recognize through compensation the vital role teacher's play. Teachers' pay and incentives need to be restruc- tured so administrators can reward top teachers and bring teachers' compensation to a level that rewards the important job they do for our State and our nation. They will be the linchpin in bringing Florida's education sys- tem into the top 10 in 10 years. *6. Reform FCAT Testing but keep Testing in some Form. We need some form of educa- tional testing to monitor Our progress. We can keep those ele- ments of Governor Bush's A + plan that help us reach our state's goal while abandoning those that keep students from achieving top ten status. No ideas should be off the table as we depoliticize the debate and focus on reaching the top 10. 7. Science and Math. Science and math will be the hallmark of the future. There is no way Florida will be in education's top 10 within the next decade without great science and math educators. Florida needs a coordi- nated strategy to hire and retain those education professionals who are often instead lured away by higher pay and benefits in the private sector. Florida's 10/10 Plan is ambi- tious but achievable. It raises the bar for our political leadership, while holding them accountable. I challenge each of the gubernatori- al candidates to pledge their com- mitment to the goal and be accountable for achieving it. If we can remove the politics and just focus on the goal, we can stop short-changing the education of our children while bringing our State into the ranks of the top 10 in education in a decade. : Ben Wacksman, President of Capital Realty Investors, is a former Hillsborough County Commis- sioner and a past recipient of the Eddy Award in Innovation from the Hillsborough County School Board. Glades County Bemocrat Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. Serving Glades County Since 1923 To Reach Us Address: PO Bo: 123F. Clew. tor.. 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The report advised that sever- al family members of the victim had observed a relative, Michael Glades County SR 78: From US 27 to Potato Farm Road: Maintenance project - Motorists should expect one lane of traffic through this area with slow moving traffic, and pos- sible delays while crews work on shoulder repairs. Flagmen will be on site to assist with traffic. t US 27: At Fifth Street (Near Bank of America): Maintenance contract project No lane clo- sures are anticipated, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic and delays while crews work on sidewalk repairs. US 27: In the area of Gatora- ma: Maintenance contract project Glades County Detectives Mike Pepitone and Steve Harris received information that the suspects were within the Clewis- ton area. Detective Pepitone and - No lane closures are anticipat- ed at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow mov- ing traffic and delays while crews clean ditches. Hendry County SR 29: At Bridge Street (near the U Save): Maintenance con- tract project No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect slow moving traffic wile crews repair sidewalks in this area. SR 29: From Evans Road to CR 832: Maintenance contract proj- ect Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures, slow moving traffic, .and possible both Michael Smith anda nis wife, Rachael Smith during the burgla- ry. The Smiths were then located and interviewed at the Glades delays while crews, work on replacing the raised. pavement markers in the roadway. 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 traf- fic and delays while crews work on guardrail replacement. Okeechobee County SR 70: From West of US 98 to West of Seventh Avenue North- west: Construction project -- Work continues to widen and reconstruct the existing two-lane roadway to four lanes with.a cen- ter dual left turn lane. The work burglary. Both Smith's were placed under arrest for burglary and grand theft. Bonds were set at $50,000 each. includes drainage improvements, signals, and street lighting. Crews are working on storm drainage and roadway construction at vari- ous locations throughout the project. The contractor 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. Work continues throughout the project limits and 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. Full AC Servke! 10% off New Systems! $50 ACCHECK UP&CLEANING 941-730-7527 9 Licensed & Insured CAC056934 FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794.7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! As seen on T.V. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stat- ed. Anyone who is listed here and who is later found not guilty, or has the charges against them dropped, is welcome to inform the newspa- per. We will confirm the informa- tion and print it Belle Glade Clyde DeWayne Wilcher, 25, of Isla Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on June 20 by PBSO on charges of larceny- theft of $300 or more but less than $5,000; tres- passing on property- not structure or conveyance. Bond was set at $3,000. Kerrin Walker, 25, of North- west Avenue G, Belle Glade, was arrested on June 20 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with battery - touch.or strike; weapon offense - missile into dwelling into vehicle, building or aircraft; criminal mis- chief $1,000 or more. Bond was set at $2,500. Aretha D. Bailey, 37, of Covenant Drive, Belle Glade was arrested on Friday, June 23 by PBSO on a warrant charging her with possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $3,000. Leonard Calloway, 23, of Rose Street,'Belle Glade, was arrested on Friday, June 23 by PBSO on charges of violation of probation or community control - driving under the influence. Bond was set at $3,000. Mary Smith, 62, of Southwest" Third Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Saturday, June 24 by PBSO on a warrant charging her with establishing a gambling place. Her bond was set at $3,000. Peter Frank Sayre, 30, of Northwest 20th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Saturday, June 24, by PBSO on charges of first degree grand larceny over $100,000; fraud uttering a false instrument and forgery of private labels - $1,000 or more. Bond was set at $15,000. Peter Frank Sayre, 30, of Northwest 20th Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on Saturday, June 24, by PBCDOC Probation on charges of probation violation or commu- nity control "street violation" - possession of cocaine. He is being held without bond. Yves Jupiter, 19, of Vaughn Cir- cle, Belle Glade, was arrested on Monday, June 26 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with aggra- vated battery causing bodily harm or disability; failure to appear on a written promise to appear, failure to appear for status on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant person; failure to appear on a written promise to appear; failureto appeal r status check on May 25, 2006 charges of stalk- ing. He is being held without bond.' Eric Bernard Jones, 34, of Southwest Avenue E., Belle Glade, was arrested on Monday, June 26 by Belle Glade Police Department on a warrant charging him with dealing in stolen property.. Bond was set at $5,000. Joseph A. Peterson, 25, of North\\ est 11th Streel, Belle Glade, was arrested on Tuesday, June 27 by PBSO and charged with con- tempt of court-circuit or county; failure to appear for drug court on June 7/possession of cocaine; domestic battery. No bond was set. Pahokee Larry Dennard Kimble, 37, of Shirley Drive, Pahokee, was arrest- ed on June 20 by PBSO on charges of larceny theft of $300 or more but less than $5,000; trespassing on property not structure or con- veyance. Bond was set at $3,000. Dedric Tremaine Upshur, 22, Crime Stoppers The Palm Beach County Sher- iff's Office seeks help from the public in locating the following "wanted fugitive." Willie Hamil- ton, age 22, a black male, is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and has tattoos on his left wrist and arm, as well as scars on his right elbow; both knees; left wrist and left thigh. His last known. address is Southwest Seventh Street, Belle Glade. He is wanted on a warrant for felony aggravated assault with a - deadly weapon; aggravated -W H assault with a firearm. Willie Hamilton Anyone with information pers hotline at 1-800-458-TIPS about this fugitive or any crime is (8477) or online at: asked to contact the Crime Stop- www.crimestopperspbs.com of Pelican Lake Drive, Pahokee, was arrested on June 20 by PBSO on charges of larceny theft of $300 or more but less than $5,000; tres- passing on property not structure or conveyance. Bond was set at $3,000. Bess Antonio,' 30, of Amaryllis Avenue, Pahokee, was arrested on Friday, June 23 by PBSO on a war- rant charging her with aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older; possession of a weapon' or ammo by convicted Florida felon; probation violation Street Violation/Palm Beach County - Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. No bond was set. Samuel D. Arnold, 19, of Shirley Drive, Pahokee, was ariest- ed on Sunday, June 25, by PBSO and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with- out intent to kill; (simple) battery- touch or strike; armed burglary of a dwelling structure or conveyance.' Bondwasset at $10,000. Richard Lyndale, 22, of South Flame Avenue, Pahokee, was arrested on Sunday, June 25 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with failure to appear on written, promise to appear for charges of retail theft on June 6. Bond \ as set at $3,000. , Richard Lyndale, 22, of South Flame Avenue, Pahokee, was arrested on Sunday, June 25 by Florida Department of Corrections and charged with probation viola- tion street violation burglary of a structure. No bond was set. Jermaine O'0. Jessie, 21, of 'Southwest Seventh Street, South Bay, was arrested on June 20 by PBSO on charges of larceny theft of $300 or more but less than $5,000; trespassing on property not struc- ture or conveyance. Bond was set at $3,000. Winkeria S. Jackson, 18, of Palm Beach Road, South Bay was arrested on Friday, June 23 by PBSO and charged with violation of probation or community con- trol; battery on a person 65 years of age or older; domestic battery. Gabriel S. Maldonado, 51, of. US 27; South Bay was arrested on Saturday, June 24 by PBSO and charged with violating probation or community control driving under the influence; possession of mari- juana not more than 20 grams His total bond was set at $2,000. LaBelle Jose Alfredo Cepeda, 31, of LaBelle, Eduardo Mancias Gonza- lez, 24, of LaBelle, Enrique Salas, 19, of LaBelle, Julio Perez Rodriguez, 28, of Immokalee and Fernando Perez Rodriguez, 32, address unknown, were arrested June 16 and charged with posses- sion of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drugs over 20 grams and possession of narcotic equipment. Hendry County Sher- iff's office Investigator Robert Archer Jr. was the arresting officer. Miguel Dias Reyes, 19, of LaBelle, was arrested June 21, and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Hendry County Sheriff's office Bruce Slade was the arresting officer. Larry Michael Mason, 42, of LaBelle, was arrested June 17, on a warrant and charged with selling cocaine. Officer Brett Callahan of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $25,000 cash. Jeffrey Leroy Beard, 47, of LaBelle, was arrested June 22, on a warrant and charged with violating probation. Civil Warrants Officer Bonnie Walker of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $5,000. Robert John Spencer, 27, of LaBelle, was arrested June 22, on a warrant and charged with failure to appear. Patrolman Donald Davis of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. '* Jack Arnold Winters, 41, of LaBelle, was arrested June 23. or a warrant and charged \\ith iolating probation. Bonnie \Wea\er of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $5,000 cash. Clewiston Bradley Steven Livingood, 18, of Clewiston, was arrested June 23, and charged with kidnapping a minor and a sex offense against a victim between 12-15 years old. Hendry County Sheriff's office Investigator Larry Preece was the arresting officer. Bond was set at $50,000 cash. Milton Spooner Haggins, 37, of Clewiston, was arrested June 25, and charged with possession of cocaine. Hendry County Sheriff's office Rolando Gajate was the arresting officer. Gregory Bruce Miskowski, 30, of Clewiston, was arrested June 24, and charged with vehicle grand theft. Hendry County Sheriff's office Rolando 'Gajate was the arresting officer. Justin Ray Schaeffer, 19, address unknown, was arrested June 24, and charged with a non moving traffic violation, driving with a suspended license. -Hendry County Sheriff's office Juan Soto was the arresting officer. Geoffrey Mark Stanton, 23, of Clewiston, was arrested June 23, and. charged with trafficking cocaine between 25 g-150 kg. Hendry County Sheriff's office Juan Soto was the arresting officer. SUNRISE APPLIANCE New In Box or Scratch & Dent Full Factory Warranty Save More In Moore Haven We Also Carry Used Appliances With Warranty 401 S Hw27, M00oore Haven, 863,946,2666 Ted Schiff, M.D. and the professional staff at Water's Edge Dermatology will treat you with all the care and expertise you expect. 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Thursday, June 29, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee ll, 1 PRIM Thursday, June 29, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee EDUCATION Florida law provides for full tuition School News, in Brief TALLAHASSEE Communi- ty Colleges and Workforce Edu- cation Chancellor David Arm- strong recently announced that. the Florida Community College System (FCCS) can now offer reimbursement for 100-percent of tuition and fees for Bright Futures Medallion scholars at each of the state's 28 communi- ty colleges. This represents an increase over the 75-percent reimbursement policy in years past. The legislation benefits both current and new Medallion scholars. "This new legislation will cre- ate even greater access to higher education for many of Florida's students," said Chancellor Arm- strong. "Providing the Medallion scholars with an opportunity to receive a quality community col- lege education without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees is an incredible foot in the door for them to achieve the career and lifestyle they desire." New legislation, signed by Governor Jeb Bush to become effective July. 1, will expand- opportunities for Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship program and support Florida's long- standing 2+2 system. The legis- lation, approved during the recent 2006 Florida Legislative session, enables Florida Medal- lion Scholars eligible high school graduates with a 3.0 grade point average to receive free tuition and fees if they attend a Florida public commu- nity college and enroll in courses toward an associate degree. Under previous legislation, Bright Futures scholarships paid 75-percent of tuition for Medal- lion scholars whether they attended a community college or state university. Medallion stu- dents now have a greater incen- tive to enroll at one of Florida's 28 community colleges. The new legislation will remove all financial barriers for medallion scholarship students to go to any community college in the state; thus allowing the first two years of their post sec- ondary education to be fully underwritten. These students could then transfer to a state uni- versity and finish their final two years using the 75-percent Bright Futures scholarship. Florida's community colleges are gearing up to inform high school students of this new option and to handle the appli- cants. Many institutions are hold- ing special events this summer to allow priority registration and tours for the Medallion students. The Florida Community Col- lege System, through its Founda- tion for Florida's Community Colleges and in partnership with the Florida Lottery and the Flori- da Cable Telecommunications Association, is launching a public service campaign to alert Floridi- ans to the, change. The cam- paign, to begin July 1, will include television and radio pub- lic service announcements, which encourages interested stu- dents to log on to www.fldoe.org or contact their local community college for more information. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program was creat- ed in 1997 by the Florida Legisla- ture. This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship program rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educa- tional and career goals in Florida. During the 2004-05 award year, more than 130,000 Florida students received funding for a Florida Bright Futures Scholar- ship. More information on Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Pro- gram can be found online at www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures or by calling toll-free at 1-888-827- 2004. For questions & comments regarding education issues: Commissioner@fldoe.org Com- missioner at fldoe.org College investment plan, a smart move TALLAHASSEEE-- During the 2005-2006 Florida Prepaid College Plan open enrollment period, close to 53,000 families took the first step in saving for their chil- dren's future college education by purchasing a prepaid tuition plan. Families that have locked in the future cost of college tuition are encouraged to take the next step in saving for other college expens- es by opening a Florida College Investment Plan. Why is this important? While the Prepaid College Plan is a great start, college tuition repre- sents only a portion of the total cost of college. Designed to complement the Prepaid College Plan, the College Investment Plan may be used to pay for other fees, including books, food, off-campus housing, and other educational-related expenses not covered by the Pre- paid College Plan. "The Florida College Invest- ment Plan provides families with another tax-free means to save for their children's future college expenses," states Ted Hoepner, Chairman of the Florida Prepaid College Board. "The plan's range of investment options, tax benefits and flexibility offer families a smart way to save for college expenses through early planning, ensuring that families are finan- cially ready when their children enter college." The College Investment Plan may be used at any public or pri- vate accredited university, com- munity college or technical school, anywhere, in the country, and even at some schools abroad. Families may enroll in the Col- lege Investment Plan at any time of year for as little as $25 per month through, automatic with- drawals from a checking or sav- ings account, or a lump-sum pay- ment of $250. After the initial contribution of $250, families decide how much and how often to contribute to their account. There are no Florida residency requirements to enroll in the Col- lege. Investment Plan, providing grandparents with grandchildren living out of state a way to save for future college expenses: The Florida College Investment Plan is a college savings plan authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is available exclusively through the Florida Prepaid College Board, making it a direct and affordable college-savings option. There are no commissions or sales charges for the College Investment Plan. There is only a one-time applica- tion fee and a low annual adminis- tration fee to cover the cost of investment and administrative services. The administration fee is just three-quarters of 1 percent (75 basis points) of your account bal- ance; meaning, that for every $1,000 in your account, you will pay $7.50 year. College expenses are rising each year. While the Florida Pre- paid College Plan is a great start, the addition of a Florida College Investment Plan is a smart sec- ond step to making college affordable and accessible for Florida's families. For enrollment information, call 1-800-552-GRAD (4723) or visit www.florida529plans.com The law allowing federal tax- free qualified withdrawals is set to expire on December 31, 2010 and may or may not be extended. If the law is not extended, the earn- ings will be taxable to the benefici- ary (student). Unlike the Florida Prepaid Col- lege Plan, investments in the Flori- da College Investment Plan are not. insured or guaranteed, and you could lose all or a portion of your investment. Participation in the Florida 'College Investment Plan will be sold only by means of a Disclosure Statement and Partic- ipation Agreement. A copy of each will be sent to you upon request; you should read them before investing. Nothing in this news release should be construed as financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Consult your own advisors before investing., AL School Board meetings set Regular meetings will now take place on the second Thursday at 6 p.m. and the fourth Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Glades County School Board meeting room, 400 10th Street SW, Moore Haven.: School Accountability Report The NCLB School Public Accountability Report from Moore Haven Junior-Senior High School is available on the school Web site, Shttp://glades.edgate.org/moore- haven/index.php; Copies of the report are also available in the school's main office, 700.Terrier Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven. "I was Impressed by the caring nurses and the time they were able to give me." - patient survey response t We Invite you to take a closer look at G lades General Hospital. We continue to provide quality healthcare. courteous and attentive staff right here-at home, but to serve you. even better, we have made a few changes: unexpected illness strikes, the last tr1uIg you wout to face is a long drive to the coast. That is why Glades General Hospital is here for you winth - a newly renovated 24-Hour Emergency Department. This physician-staffed eight-bed unit includes a pee,'iall Jde-.igPnd' child- friendly pediatric room to help calm the most frightened child and its own x-ray equipped room for qui.ler service. Our team of doctors and nurses are experts in the field of emergency medicine and are supported by our other specialties including general and vascular surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nephirolo,,. | I lunoIlog cardiology, podiatry, and urology. 1 All of these updates and improvements have been made with. our community in mind to make Glades General Hospital your source for quality healthcare for you and your family, right here at home. Take a closer look at Glades General Hospital.. GLADES you'll be Impressed by what you see. G E E R AL HOSPITAL i,-10(r,-63'1 1201 South Main Street Belle Ghade, Florida 33430 Hurricane season brings many dangers. After an extend- ed power outage it may be diffi- cult to know if food is still safe to eat. The USDA offers the follow- ing tips for keeping food safe during an emergency: Always keep meat, poultry, fish, and eggs refrigerated at or below 40 degrees F and frozen food at or below 0 degrees F. This may be difficult when the power is out. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about four hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. Obtain dry or block ice to keep your refrigera- tor as cold as possible if the power is going to be out for a prolonged period of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic foot fall freezer for two days. Plan ahead -and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased. Be prepared for an emer- gency by having items on hand Healthier Life with Katrina Elsken that don't require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on the outdoor grill. Shelf-stable food, boxed or canned milk, water, and canned goods should be part of a planned emergency food supply. Make sure you have ready-to-use baby formula for infants and pet food. Remember to use these items and replace them from time to time. Be sure to keep a hand-held can opener for an emergency. *Consider what you can do ahead of time to store your food safely in an emergency. If you live in a location that could be affected by a flood, plan your food storage on shelves that will be safely out of the way of con- taminated water. Coolers are a great help for keeping food cold if the power will be out'for'more than four hours-have a couple on hand along with frozen gel packs. When your freezer is not full, keep items close together- this helps the food stay cold longer. Digital, dial, or instant-read food thermometers and appli- ance thermometers will help you know if the food is at safe temperatures. * Keep appliance thermome- ters in the refrigerator and freez- er at all times. When the power is out, an appliance thermome- ter will always indicate the tem- perature in the refrigerator and freezer no matter how long the power has been out. The refrig- erator temperature should be 40 degrees F or below; the freezer, 0 degrees F or lower. If you're not sure a particular food is cold enough, take its temperature with a food thermometer. Before making any change to your diet or exercise plan, con- sult your doctor. This is especial- ly important if you are on any prescription medications. Some drugs interact badly with foods that would otherwise be consid- ered "healthy." SECURITY PROTECTION A&H SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA * ACCORDIONS * PANELS * PATIO ENCLOSURES Free In Home Consultation Free Estimates Licensed & Insured Lic# CRC1328677 Business Number 561-996-2055 Cell Number 561-261-3176 I!i A o - ~~SMA MI g lie Headlines Stories from Independent's 7 newspapers in South Central Florida, PLUS searchable archives. Post Your News Post or read press releases, announcements & information from your &community. Public Issues Forum An open forum in which issues of the day are debated sometimes vigorously. Post For Free Post your personal messages on an open Bulletin Board for Florida residents. Local Links A directory of websites for location government, teams, organizations & columnists. Classified Ads The combined listings from Independent's 7 newspapers, distributed to 31,000 homes. Canal Point Pahokee Belle Glade South Bay Clewiston Moore Haven Ortona Muse North LaBelle Felda LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof Key tips for keeping your food Safe during emergency events Renewal Scholarships The JJ Wiggins Memorial Trust first time and renewal scholarships for Fall 2006 are now available. They may be picked up at JJ Wig- gins Youth Center or in the Moore Haven Jr. Sr. High School guidance office. Deadline for application is June 30. Call 946-3400 or 863-287- 2597 for details. - MHHS Class Reunion The MHHS Class of '86 is hav- ing their 20 year reunion on Homecoming Weekend this year. Planners are inviting the Class of '87 and Class of '88 to join us, as well. They are in need of assis- tance in locating and notifying all members of the above classes. The initial plan is to have a tail- gate 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 interest- .ed in assisting may contact David Lee at dlee-1967@skyeone.com or (863)946-2512. GED classes set The Glades County School Dis- trict is offering GED prep classes at Moore Haven High School, Room 26-003, for adults who wish to obtain their GED. Classes are Tues- day and Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. You may register the night of the classes. If you have any ques- tions you may call Scott Bass at (863)946-0202 ext. 13. Children's advocates needed The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program needs volunteers to rep- resent the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected chil- dren before the court, social serv- ice agencies and the community. No special educational degree is required. Guardians need to be someone with common sense, good judgment and a commit- ment to helping a child. Atten- dance at three training sessions held in Fort Myers is required. Please contact Kelie Hedrick at: (239)461-4360 or (800)269-6210 for more information, and to reserve your space for training. Stop the violence The Hendry and Glades Domes- tic and Sexual.Violence Council's mission is to increase community awareness about domestic and sexual violence and victim safety by providing services, referrals and education relating to the affects of domestic/sexual violence in our community. The meetings rotate between LaBelle, Clewiston and Moore Haven. 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F-350 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Top 10 Florida fraud cases added to almost $15 million loss TALLAHASSEE Tom Gal- lagher, Florida's chief financial officer, has released the Depart- ment of Financial Services' annual Top 10 Fraud List of 10 of the costliest or boldest securi- ties, financial and insurance fraud scams investigated by the department's Division of Insur- ance Fraud (DIF) which resulted in convictions in the fiscal year that began July 1,2005. These 10 cases represent nearly $15 mil- lion in fraud. "The department is commit- ted to tracking down and rooting out fraud to protect the citizens of Florida," said Mr. Gallagher. "We are proud that our enforce- ment efforts have led to lower auto and workers' compensa- tion premiums. as well as higher rates of incarceration, and we will continue to aggressively pursue these criminals." Since last July 1, the depart- ment's fraud division has made more than 740 arrests and won more than 560 convictions. Con- victions are up 70 percent over the previous year, and jail time is up more than 25 percent. Gal- lagher said that is due to hard- hitting investigations, stronger penalties, and two prosecutors dedicated to auto insurance fraud. The department offers up to $25,000 for information that directly leads to an arrest or con- viction in a fraud scheme. By. logging on to www.fldfs.com, consumers can verify state licen- sure of any agent, broker or company; file a complaint; read brochures on various topics from life insurance to viaticals; sign up for the weekly consumer newsletter eViews, and get answers to financial questions based on their specific needs at either the Senior Resource Cen- ter or Your Money, Your Life. Those without access to a com- puter can utilize the same servic- es by calling the department's toll-free consumer helpline at 1- 800-342-2762. The Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Fraud, investigates fraud in all types of insurance, including health, life, auto, property and workers' compensation. To report information about this case or any other possible insur- ance fraud- case, call-the-depart- ment's Fraud Fightersdiotline at 1-800-378-0445. Here is the TOP 10 FRAUD LIST First Do No Harm: Dr. Thomas Merrill of Magnolia Medical Clinic in Apalachicola was convicted in January of 98 felony counts stemming from his over-prescribing of con- trolled substances to patients, six of whom died of drug over- doses. The drugs prescribed included Oxycontin, Xanax, hydrocodone, morphine, fen- tanyl, and oxycodone. Merrill was found guilty of 18 counts of wire fraud, five counts of defrauding health care benefit programs including two counts that charged that death resulted from the violation - and 75 counts of dispensing or distributing controlled sub- stances including four counts that charged the deaths resulted from the use of drugs distributed by the defendant. Sentencing is pending, but Merrill could-be ordered to tpay more than $1.5 million in restitution. Classic Ponzi Scheme: Two Palm Beach County men were each sentenced to 25 years in prison after they pleaded guilty to what detectives called a clas- sic Ponzi scheme. Thomas A. Masciarelli, 48, of Palm Beach Gardens and Steven P. Petrarca, 55, of Lake Worth each pleaded guilty this past March to racket- eering (first-degree felony) before Circuit Court Judge Stephen Rapp, and in May the two were sentenced for defraud- ing more then 30 investors in Florida and Rhode Island. Mas- ciarelli and Petrarca convinced investors to invest in American Real Estate Investors, Inc., a company that purported to invest in local real estate. Investors were promised .a return of up to 9 percent. The investigation found that Mascia- relli and Petrarca never invested the money as promised. and instead diverted $1.2 million for their own use. Preying on the Elderly: A insurance agent who organized an elaborate bait-and-switch scheme that systematically defrauded more than 1,200 South Florida seniors will spend 30 months in prison. At his Janu- ary sentencing, Brian Lee Shechtman, of Hollywood, was also sentenced to 15 years pro- bation and was ordered to pay more than $1.4 million in restitu- tion. Shechtman's scheme tar- geted senior citizens between the ages of 75 and 94 to switch their health insurance to lower- cost policies, overbilled them and then applied the money to additional life insurance policies without the victims' knowledge. There were multiple schemes at play and severaI of the victims had to, dip into their life savings to pay medical bills that they thought were covered. Some lost their homes. Two of Shect- mans' cousins were also ordered to spend time in prison for their roles in the scheme. Empty Promises: Two men who sold empty promises and - bogus health insurance plans to tens of thousands of people in Florida and 43 other states can be assured themselves of one thing they will spend time in prison. The principals of TRG Marketing, LLC. Carmelo Zan- fei and William Paul Crouse - were sentenced last August to two years and four years in prison, respectively. Zanfei and Crouse marketed a bogus health plan, claiming that the self- insured plan was exempt from the licensing and certification, requirements of state law. The health plan was insufficiently funded and failed to pay millions of dollars of claims, resulting in financial devastation for the cus- tomers who believed they had valid health insurance. In addi- tion to their prison sentences, Zanfei and Crouse were ordered to serve 20 years probation and to jointly pay restitution of nearly $3 million and investigative costs. A Friend Indeed: Charles "Gary" Cowden, of Sanford, is facing six to eight years in prison plenty of time to think about how he bilked a friend and sev- eral others out of more than $1 million. The investigation began in early 2005 when the depart- ment received an allegation that he sold fictitious annuities, val- ued at $50,000, to a friend. Cow- den was arrested for grand theft and a search warrant was exe- cuted at his home office. As a result of that search, he was charged with an additional count of grand theft and uttering a forged instrument stemming from the discovery that Cowden had sold other fictitious annu- ities in excess of $1 million. Cowden pleaded guilty to numerous felony charges and will be sentenced in July. Sing it from the Rooftop; A Louisiana roofing contractor who came to Florida to profit from hurricane-damaged homes in Central Florida didn't do him- self or his workers any favors. Todd Woods, owner of A-1 Con- struction, presented certificates of liability insurance to a local roofing contractor, the City of St. Cloud, and Osceola County, but when it was discovered the cov- erage was valid only in Louisiana, Woods leased five employees including himself - through two employee leasing companies. However, during a local television interview Woods said he had brought several hun- dred workers to Florida. Woods was arrested for presenting false certificates of liability insurance (third-degree felony) and work- ing without workers' compensa- tion insurance (second-degree felony) and was ordered to par- ticipate in the Pre-Trial Diversion Program and pay a $10,000 fine and investigative costs. Trust Fund Tackle: Her boss trusted her with his mail, phone calls and business accounts, but clearly shouldn't have. Louanne Hickey used her access to steal Pet Corner Q: Dear Doc Savvy. My cat changing component to detect Simon has a history of urinary early urinary infection. If there is a tract disease. He has been hospi- trace sign of Simon's urinary talized three times, and has been tr, ph changing, then the liter will catheterized. My veterinarian says charge to red. Urinary ph is a big if he blocks a fourth time a special factor in urinary infections. This surgery will be recommended. 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It has a color weekly in The Pet Corner. STEEL, CC Locally Owned SBest Value Roof Sheeting SRolled (&Cut lo Measure more than $140,000 from accounts, and intercepted mail, telephone calls, notices, and information from banks intend- ed to notify her boss John Gallet- ta Jr., an attorney in St. Johns County, of the matter. Hickey was convicted of second-degree grand theft and was sentenced to 10 years probation, with the first three years to be served on community control, and was also ordered to pay $42,000 in restitution. A 'Churning' Sensation: Tampa Insurance Agent Herman Roger Letchworth III "churned" up a big .mess for himself. Churning is the industry term for an agent selling or. creating a new policy only to earn the com- mission. Letchworth churned up thousands of dollars in fraud- ulent commissions for himself by pilfering money from existing customers' policy premiums and falsifying life insurance applications for nearly 60 cus- tomers in Pinellas and Hillsbor- ough counties. During the DIF investigation, Letchworth admit- ted he changed names, dates of births, addresses and telephone numbers 6f customers to gener- ate new applications for life insurance policies. Last Septem- ber, Letchworth was convicted in Pinellas County of insurance fraud and ordered to pay $81,000 in restitution. A Cash Infusion: DIF Detec- tive James Kappel received a tip that Michael Andre Griffin, of Tampa, was approaching patients at St. Anthony's Out- Patient Clinic and offering $100 a *week and grocery coupons to seek HIV-infusion treatment at North Tampa Medical Center. Detective Kappel went to the clinic and was approached by Griffin, who offered the detec- tive $100 a week and a $50 Kash and Karry credit card if he agreed to get the treatments. Later, in a telephone call, both Detective Kappel and DIF Qetec- tive John Womer were solicited to get the treatments and a $30 massage three times a week was added to the offer. Using a DIF vehicle equipped with audio and video recording devices, the detectives met with Griffin and were again solicited Last Octo- ber, Grilfm pleaded guilty to patient brokering and was sen- tenced to 151 days in county jail. Griffin provided information that led to additional arrests by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services for' $6 million in fraudulent Medicare and insurance billings. Double Rip-Off: A dozen indi- viduals have pleaded guilty to purchasing the identities of unsuspecting customers at a Miami auto dealership and using the information to create driver licenses .for imposters to present at area clinics for treatment of alleged injuries from auto crash- es. The crashes occurred on paper only and the ringleader was paid cash by several person- al -injury clinics for "patients." The insurance companies quick- ly learned that there had been no real crashes involving their insureds and no payments were made. Ultimately the clinics were also being bamboozled since they would not have paid in advance for these imposters if they were not going to be able to collect from the insurance com- panies. In effect, the ring was only interested in pocketing the brokering fees for the imposter patients, knowing full well that follow-up visits could never occur, since the patients were imposters. A sales associate at the auto lot suspected to be the conduit for the stolen 'identities was arrested on unrelated charges of transacting insurance without a license and posses- sion of cocaine. As a result of this investigation, 14 individuals have been arrested and 12 have pleaded guilty. GTO/PRO .. Celebrating 30 Years FAAC -ELITE SERVING LEE & A N DM 0 RER tli!!1iP!* | SERVING LEE & AND MORE, !!!i',i|; 'l l'Hl! I HENDRY COUNTY SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Emergency Repairs STORAGE FACILITIESme ay Service SERVICE CONTRACTS Some Day Service -i BO'S ELECTRIC & SPECIALTIES I EC13Q02326 FNO.400199 F It.Mye L e 239-275-4502OfflQ~R!E 63ll 9 A A -* Sit j - 863-385-9403 Yellow journalism? Not us! An"-- Ire ag pwsm- .-. t s a- a . ^ DE'M'--Oi' R' .,.64;;Cffy looks at watp Clewiston ~-TheSun New cemetery F i fp;i .,n g"V ', ,I,' ijq ~R ~'A. ~ 0 In this age of exploitive and trashy media, we're proud to be different. We believe in operating and publishing our newspaper as a public trust. Fulfilling our public trust requires that we try to bring out the best in our community and its people. We seek the highest common denominators, not the lowest. We don't engage in gutter journalism. We know we can achieve success on the high road. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. Clewiston News D GLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheS un Community Service Through Journalism PRODUCT SELECTION R-Panel V-Crimp Low-Profile Curved "S" Panel Flashing Corrugated "S" Panel Z-Pur* Heavy Duty Decking Standing Seam 243 Florida Ave., NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Local 863-946-1804 Long Distance 1-800-670-0113 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Glades at a glance With students working on -separate subjects, each pro- gressed at his or her own pace. Grades Continued From Page 1 The difference between nor- mal summer school courses and . Coach Snyder's program is that all of the students are athletes. Before, or after, their time at the computer, the students catch up on their summer training, sneak- ing in a workout before the day CREW Continued From Page 1 work, among other services to aid residents affected by the hurri- canes. Help comes from all around the surrounding communities and even out of state, according to CREW officials. CREW has planned to rebuild a home from the ground up at the end of July, this will be possi- ble from help provide by volun- teers out, of Grace Lutheran Church in Indiana. Museum Continued From Page 1 Palmdale's oldest'tourist attrac- tion once again: Also, the group is working to reinstitute the tall, hand-lettered signs with Gaskins' salty wit that greeted weary travelers along U. S. 27 leading to the Museum. At present, Fred and Virginia Hyman, of Venus and Davie, have donated,replacement glass' and funds to install it in the museum. The Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida (ECOSWF) donated $200. The group is hoping that Book Continued From Page 1 early decades of the last century was almost a major industry,..real names, real places, and real events. In the Foreword Carol writes: "The first time I met 93-year-old Clarence Lane, he greeted me with a stack of papers.. .copies of his arrest records and trial tran- scripts. It was then that I knew he was an objective storyteller, hon- est to a fault and truthful to him- self. Clarence has been the inspi- ration that fueled the pages., "The tales continue: As I sat at Clarence's kitchen table listening to him remembering his youth, I became impressed with his sharp, vivid descriptions. It was as if he were painting pictures. I could hear the laughter between friends that he described. I could see him speeding through the woods in his Model A.Ford, as he once again eluded the law, hot on his trail. I could almost smell the whiskery as it simmered and boiled in the stills he had set in the woods. At 93, Clarence Lane still recalls as vividly, as if it were yes- terday, the happenings of his youth. "There's always been a certain romance linked to moonshining; it's been portrayed as a danger- ous and exciting way of making a living. And true to that portrayal, Clarence told of his and his friend's exploits and adventures dealing not only with local, state and federal government, but also others far more dangerous than anything the law might have in is done. The ultimate goal .for Coach Snyder is to help students qualify for entry into area colleges, and the NCAA's clearinghouse regu- lations that state that a student must have a GPA' of 2.00 or greater to enter college. Judging from the results that the program has produced, it seems that many of the students ill imnrnove their rade scoresrp CREW will continue I past and future hurricane in efforts of helping them their homes as long as th( the help and support. "I believe that CREW organization that is here t Hendry and Glades cor ties," said Ms. Johnson. "I stand the feelings of o0 dents, and what ever h can provide we will prove she said. , "I would also like to th those that have, assisted will continue'to work di to help rebuild our con ties," she added.,. other organizations will s the museum's revival. The next open memtb meeting is July 15 at the C: the pond with a cover social starting at 11 a.r lowed by a noon business ing, and tour of the old C Knee Museum. Anyone interested in th ect, or becoming a men "Save Our Creek," call (23 5455 or visit the wet www.fisheatingcreek.con Dr. Dale is the author of the Swallowtail Kite Soar Legacies of Glades Count da and the Vanishing Wild To contact the author: ww cydalephd.com or 863 214 5., ~5 a,~' *. V.. '.. A ~ '. ~.'s ~ -a. hA, ~ * '.' ~'~'w5~.* store. "Clarence said: 'Them stills in thuh wood wuz always getting' found by sumbody. I'd set out muh string 'crost thu palmettos so nobody's see it. Usually that worked, 'cause I'd just check to see if thuh string wuz broke. If it wuz, I knew tuh git thuh hell outta there. But sumtimes somebody'd Dr. Beatty's office will be permanently dosed as of June 30, 2006! If you wish to pick up your records you may do so before the 30th here in our office. Otherwise our records will be transferred over to: Dr. Edward Vickers 905 West Ventura Ave Clewiston, FL 33440 Dr. Beatty recommends that all patients continue their chiropractic care with Dr. Vickers at the above address. Phone (863) 983-8391 for an appointment. Dr. Beatty will not be treating any patients after the 30th for any reason. Thank you, We are sorry for the inconvenience. CREW needs volunteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist residents with repairs and con- tinued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, drywall installers and other trade skills are needed, as well as, anyone willing to lend a hand! For more information, come by our office at 121 Central Ave. -rear entrance or email. CREWheadquarters@aol.com or phone (863) 983 2390. CREW seeks donations The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is get wise or come in anotherr way. Usually it wuz them hog farmers or cow hunters that would find muh still and turn it over an' then go tell thuh law on me. An' thuh first time I got caught an' sent up to Atlanta, that's what it wuz uh still I had out in thuh woods. 'There wuz muh brother Bill and Uncle Walter and Cecile Hill seeking donations of building materials and supplies, including lumber, nails and drywall, to assist residents with repairs and continued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma.Donations, including monetary contributions, are tax deductible. For more informa- tion, come by our office at 121 Central Ave. rear entrance or email CREWheadquarters@aol. corn or phone (863) 983-2390. Free services . to help elders Center for Independent Liv- ing will be doing outreach on a regular basis, at .the Moore Haven, Clewiston, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon to 2: 30 p.m. You can contact Tera or Linda at the Center for Independent Living at (941) 766- 8333 in Charlotte County to find out the days that they will be available in those areas. Economic Council Meetings planned The Glades County Economic Development Council normally meets the first ,Monday of the nIiorith at 6:15 p.m. in the confer- ence room at Glades Electric Cooperative. If you are not a member, please contact the EDC about joining. If you are a mem- ber, please plan to attend the meetings. As the Main Street effort and other initiatives move forward, we will need a host of knowledgeable volunteers to serve on various committees and we encourage your partici- pation. State reveals a Medicaid fraud investigation first fo TALLAHASSEE Attorney General Charlie Crist today helping announced that his Medicaid Fraud victims Control Unit has launched a new rebuild initiative that focuses on health care ey have fraud in South Florida,. specifically, fraud related to durable medical / is an equipment: As a result of the new o assist initiative, four South Florida resi- nmuni- dents were arrested today for their under- participation in four separate ur resi- scams that coiieclti\ely.defrauded elp we the Florida Medicaid program out vide it," of more than $800,000. The four targeted the Medicaid hank all program by billing for durable us, we medical equipment that was nei- ligently their needed nor received by Medic- rmuni- aid recipients, Durable medical equipment is characterized as equipment that can withstand repeated use, is pri- support marily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, and 'is )ership appropriate for use in the patient's reek by home. *d dish Medicaid. Fraud investigators m: fol- arrested: Esteban Garcia, 42, of s meet- Miramar, owner o \ ital 'Medical Cypress Equipment, Corp.;'Roman Arias, 46, of Miami, owner of Expo Tech he proj- Services, Inc.; Javier Laso, 38, of nber of Miafni,"owner of S .& M Medical 9) 992- Supply, Inc and Alexei Garcia, 35, b site: of Miami, o\Tier of Dade Care Med- n.. ical Equipment, Inc. Where Health care fraud cah have a sig- s: The nificant cost measured both in dol- y, Flori- lars and public health, said Mr. erness. Crist. "We launched this investiga- w.nan- tion to protect patients and public -8351. resources from criminals and we. Water Under S-The Bri.'dge -V1 -:: ;,,, ;. -to .... .. ... -- -----..- : -- ------ --"- --" ...'..+..- ; P .. +,.a' .. are seeing quick results." This first round ;of arrests cen- tered primarily around Medicaid recipients whose .Medicaid accounts were billed for orthotic devices and items such as braces or other mechanical devices used to support weak or ineffective mus- cles or joints as a result of disease ,or injury. The majority of the Medic- aid recipients interviewed had no disease or injury and no use for such devices, and the physicians who supposedly prescribed the equipment denied any involve- ment. In many instances, therecipi- ents were not patients of the physi- cian who allegedly prescribed the equipment. The investigation found that the majority of the money paid by Med- icaid \vent directly to each owner of the suspected companies. Esteban Garcia is charged with defrauding Medicaid out of more than $4 18, 000, Arias is charged with defrauding Medicaid out of more than $225,000, and Laso is charged with defrauding Medicaid out of, more than $185,000. Each man is charged with one count of organized scheme to defraud and one count of grand theft, both first- degree felonies. If convicted,-each faces up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. : Alexei Garcia is charged with defrauding Medicaid out of more than $24,000. He is charged with one count of organized scheme to defraud and one count of.grand theft, both second-degree felonies. helping' me with it. 'That wuz back in 1942. I don't think I'd ever got caught if it wuz just thuh local cops, but them feds wuz after me bad. I guess they couldn't- stand 'me making' more money than them.. 'Well, muh brother Bill wuz over by thuh still an' Cecile wuz watching' outside.. I'd took a walk in thuh woods when sudden like, brother Bill saw sumone behind uh tree. 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New technology has speeded up and improved the ability of sci- entists and engineers to see the long-term damaging results of the old "ditch it and drain it" philoso- ,phy that had characterized the development of Florida since it became a state. The Comprehen- sive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) will improve south Flori- da's ecosystem (including human habitat) by restoring water flows that were changed tremendously, with all good intentions, over the past century. It is the largest envi- ronmental restoration effort in the world. CERP projects will capture and store as much of the billions gal- lons of fresh water as possible which are now drained off into the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. There are more than 50 separate projects in the 16 counties of CERP. CERP is all of South Florida, which has a growing population of more than 7 million residents. CERP was authorized by Con- gress in 2000. Now, many individ- ual CERP projects are being designed, land is being acquired, and related efforts are underway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers (COE) is the lead agency, working with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and other federal, state, local and tribal partners. The Ever- glades is unique there is no other wetland system like it on earth. It is home to rare and endan- gered animals and plants. Floridi- ans rely on the Everglades to pro- vide water supply, recreation and economic benefits, and enhance quality of life. CERP is the only comprehensive plan'to restore the Everglades. The seven principal features of CERP are designed to improve water quality, quantity, timing and distribution. Each CERP project includes one or more of these fea- tures: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and the Kissimmee River, the Indi- anrr River Lagoon and the St. Lucie River, the 'Caloosahatchee River and Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne Bay, Florida 'Keys, Florida Bay and Everglades National Park, plus Lake Okeechobee after r con- servation areas. These seven fea- tures are: Surface Water Storage Reservoirs 181,300 acres of above and in- ground reservoirs are planned to store millions of gallons of water. The C-43 reservoir is under con- struction in Hendry County. Aquifer Storage and Recovery More than 300 underground water storage wells are proposed to store up to 1.6 billion gallons of treated water a day in confined aquifers. Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA) 35,600 acres of manmade wet- lands will be constructed and plant- ed with phosphorus-hungry plants to remove pollutants and other harmful contaminants from water before it is discharged to the Ever- glades. Wastewater Reuse Two advanced treatment plants are proposed to recycle more than 220 million gallons of wastewater a day, adding a new source of high quality water for the southern Ever- glades. Irrigation systems use recy- cled water. Seepage Management Barriers Barriers are proposed to be built to stop the rapid underground seepage of water out of the Ever- glades, which today results in the loss of millions of gallons of water each year Removing barriers to sheet flow More than 240 miles of canals and levees may be removed to restore the historic overland sheet flow (shallow water flowing slowly on the surface) through the Ever- glades wetlands. Sections of Tamia- mi Trail will be elevated to handle increased water flows contributed by CERP project features. Operational Changes Changes will be made in the regional water management sys- tem to benefit Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades and the coastal estu- aries. On October 14, 2004, joined by a host of environmental advocates, Governor Jeb Bush unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the restoration of America's Ever- glades. As part of the $8 billion state-federal partnership to restore the River of Grass, Florida is step- ping up the pace to complete criti-, cal environmental projects more than a decade ahead of schedule. This is the Acceler8 Program., "Florida is strengthening its commitment to the Everglades by further accelerating the largest envi- ronmental restoration effort in this nation's history," said Goyrnor Jeb Bush. "Completing critical restora- lion projects more than 10 years ahead of schedule will provide immediate environmental, social and economic benefits." Florida decided to. speed up funding, design and construction to complete eight of the CERP restora- tion projects over the next seven years. At substantial savings to tax- payers, these eight projects include. construction of close to 20,000 acres of treatment marsh, which use plants to clean pollution from water flowing into the Everglades. In addition, above ground reser- voirs will offer 418,000 acre-feet of, water storage the same capacity as six million residential swimming pools and about enough to lower the level of the lake one foot. Construction of storage marsh- es, reservoirs and stormwater treat- ment areas to hold and store stormwater runoff and also excess water from Lake Okeechobee will protect the coastal estuaries and the Everglades to the south. By not storing all the excess water in the lake, the Herbert Hoover Dike, never intended to create long term storage of water, will be protected from the pressure of accumula- tions of high water. At the same time, this water can be released from storage when needed to keep wfl njta rPWo I CERPIJ Region - .*- ,'' 5'. Special to INI/ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers For the most part, CERP involves the Kissimmee River area, the Lake Okeechobee area, the Everglades Agricul- -tural Area and regions to the south. -fresh water for human use includ- ing agriculture. Coastal wetlands near Biscayne Bay will improve marine i habitat and Biscayne National Park. Another "canal" will give more sheet flow to Florida Bay, again doing away with harmful fresh water discharges in the South- ern Glades and other areas. With much of the land needed to complete Everglades restoration already in public ownership, remaining parcels will be acquired at today's prices avoiding rising property values. Construction and engineering jobs will be created in South Florida, while labor and materials will be purchased at today's prices: Restoring America's Everglades will revive habitat for more than .60 threatened and endangered species, establish a reliable supply of %\ aler for more than 8 million Floridians and provide flood con- trol consistent with the restoration, rather than dumping it, via the rivers into the oceans a benefit that was emphasized by the impact of four hurricanes on South Flori- da's shores. Acceler8 is a 50-50 state-federal partnership which implements the $8 billion Comprehensive Ever- glades Restoration Plan. Florida has committed more than $2.5 billion through the end of the decade to clean up and restore America's Everglades. Planners hope that someday Lake Okeechobee will once again become a healthy lake. Both the shallo\v and open water areas' within the lake, essential to its com- mercial and recreational fishery 'and other aquatic species, \\ill be greatly enhanced by the improved water levels as a result of the Com- prehensive Plan. This will mean more abundant and healthier fish populations. Water quality in the lake will also be improved signifi- cantly by reducing' the nutrient loading of water flowing into the lake. Lake Okeechobee provides huge, regional benefits, to wildlife, including waterfowl, other birds, and mammals. Major benefits will be provided to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries and Lake Worth Lagoon. The Comprehensive Plan eliminates almost all the damaging fresh water releases to the Caloosa- hatchee and most detrimental releases to the St. Lucie and makes substantial improvements to Lake .Worth Lagoon. As a result, abun- dant favorable habitats will be pro- vided for the many aquatic species that depend on these areas for food, shelter, and breeding grounds, thereby enhancing the productivity and economic viability of estuarine fisheries. Sources for this article include: South Florida Water Management District: www,sfwmd.gov, Florida Dept. of Environmental Regulation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: www.usace.army.mil. THESE PRICES AR SO CRAZY IT WILL ONLY HAPPEN ONCE! Ii t THROUGH JUIL..Y 4TH ONLY r"ilhm ..- u& '/*-- U-- ,.il*__l__k._ _l I --.- ( 1 1 ,- I. .oi. t I a ..... Clewiston 965 W. Suarland Hwy IIf you rind, lower price on anv 1em w6 son .wea S' uintee. W guiraante L B ricisI 11 yoru fin a lorwar price on an Identical n sIock ierm at a cormpetitor we will match tme Spricena .n. g0. you ck I ,, ,,S o.h ne co__;reno If^^H youwilltin 30 daws of your purchase. c oupon Valic CANNOT BE USED W/ANV OTHER OFFER. ONE uly thru Julywi bea4t tonly EXat rie by mmum 11. 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Not as many anglers spent time looking for sunshine bass; a cross between white bass and a striped bass that South Florida anglers can find only in the Lake Osborne chain of lakes. "This survey tells us Lake Osborne is a very important largemouth bass fishery in Palm Beach County, and catch rates are exceptional," said FWC South Region freshwater fish- eries administrator Jon Fury. "However, I'd like to see the sun- shine bass effort improve." . For the past five years, the FWC has worked with Palm Beach County to enhance the shoreline at Lake Osborne by planting desir- able aquatic vegetation to boost fish habitat. "This will help ensure Lake Osborne has a healthy fishery for years to come," Fury said. Aside from largemouth and sunshine bass, Lake Osborne is home to black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish and Mayan cichlids. During creel surveys, FWC fish- series employees interview anglers about what they catch, what they keep and what they are fishing for. This type of sampling is used to measure factors such as catch rates, public response to manage- ment strategies and economic value of recreational fisheries. Because this data is often used in making management decisions that can affect anglers, it is impor- tant to provide accurate answers during a creel interview, Fury said. The term "creel survey" comes from the wicker creels that held anglers' catches in past years. Photo courtesy/FWC Sporting adventure Dove hunting is a popular sport in Florida. The Greatest Father's Day gift, your children J.* By Dan Shube Tiger Woods is'playing in" his first tournament after the passing of his father Earl. As I have recently faced health issues that made me focus on how precious every minute of life is on this earth. I have been thinking about the impor- tance of the relationship we have with our children. I'm not saying that my kids have>\ a Tiger-like swing. Quite the con-, trary, lefty Marisa did quite a pirou- ette as she swung (and usually missed the ball). Golf may not be in tier future plans. - Spencer doesn't play golf very often. His goal is to only play on courses that are rated in the top one hundred in the nation. When little Spencer was younger, he liked to drive the cart (rarely did it stay on the path). Now Spencer is taller than me, and I take Spencer to learn to drive a car. My, have times changed! The key is that golf is a great tool to get tool to get closer to your kids. It can be used to teach etiquette and life's lessons. Golf will help forge a common bond. If your child prefers to dance or fish, 'that's fine too. The key is to find something your children have a passion for and to spend the time with them. When I enjoy looking back on many of the presents, I have received over the years from my kids, it is not ties, golf balls, cigars, or ashtrays that are significant. Sure, I did save all that, but it is the memories that I am desperately try- ing to keep in this over-crowed head of mine. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and have additional moments with my kids when they and I were younger. Of course, that is not possible. What is possible is to live every minute as if was your last. Grown. kids are.till kids. And many of us now have grandchil- dren. Teach them to play golf. Spend time with them on the put- ting green, driving range or doing what makes them happy. The memories you make will be the greatest Father's Day gift of all!' FWC Dove Club offers good hunting events By Tony Young Tony.Young@MyFWC.com To me, the best part about hunt- ing is not harvesting game but spending quality time in the out- doors with good friends and family. One of the best ways to do that. is through dove hunting. And, with' that in mind, it's easy to see why great dove hunts are in such high demand and often difficult to find. That's why the FWC created its special-opportunity Dove Club Pro- gram to offer hunters the chance to experience exceptional dove hunting on the state's best public dove fields. Dove Club permits allow one adult and one youth (under age 1,6) to hunt all scheduled dates for the dove field of their choice. Permits cost only $150 and enable both hunters to take a daily' bag limit of birds. There are a total of eight hunts on all but one of the selected dove fields, and all are half-day hunts and take place on Saturdays., There are eight special-opportu- nity dove fields scattered through- out the state from as far west. as Pensacola to as far south as Miami. Three of the fields are hew, and they are: Watermelon Pond Public Small-Game Hunting Area, (PSGHA) in Alachua County, Fussell Farm PSGHA in Polk County and Allapattah Flats PSGHA in Mar- tin County. The five remaining fields might be familiar to some dove hunters, and- they are: Schneider Farms PSGHA in Escambia County, Car- avelle Ranch in Putnam County, Lake George Dexter/Mary Farms Unit in Volusia County, Hilochee in Lake County and Frog Pond in Miami-Dade County. Last year, nearly 1,200 hunters participated in the special-opportu- nity dove hunts and took more than 2,300 birds, for an average harvest of two birds per hunter. Dove Club permits go. on sale at 10 a.m. July 1, and hunters can purchase these season passes at any county tax collector's office, license agent, online at MyFWC.com/dove or by calling toll-free 1-888 HUNT FLORIDA. They're sold first-come, first- served, and the best fields go quickly, so you'd better get a move on. In addition to Dove Club per- mits; there's another permit hunters might want to apply for in July, and that's a recreational use permit. Recreational use permits were designed by the FWC to keep cer- tain wildlife management areas (WMAs) within the system. Landowners of these properties were under heavy pressure to lease their lands to private individuals for hunting clubs. These clubs were willing to pay a lot more money for use of the properties, so the FWC created the Recreational Use Pro- gram as a way to encourage landowners by providing more rev- enue to them, allowing these 10 properties to stay open to public hunting.. These select WMAs are in the northern half of the state, where demand for premium hunting land is high. The areas are: Blue Water Creek (Escambia County), Robert Brent (Gadsden and Liberty counties), Flint Rock (Jefferson and Wakulla counties), San Pedro Bay (Madison and Taylor counties), Nassau (Nas- sau County), Grove Park (Alachua County), Gulf Hammock (Levy County), Twelve Mile Swamp (St. Johns County), Relay (Flagler County) and Ft. McCoy (Marion County). A recreational use permit allows the permit holder and one dependant child (under age 17) to hunt, fish and use the property for other recreational activities. With the exception' of hunting, the permit holder's spouse and other dependant children also can fish and use the property for recreational purposes as well. These permits provide great opportunities for families, to enjoy the great outdoors together with activities such as camping, hiking, horseback riding, ATV rid- ing and wildlife viewing. Get a hold of a 2006-2007 Recre- ational Use Permit Worksheet if you'd like to apply for one or more of these great areas. Worksheets can be downloaded from MyFWC.com/hunting under "Recreational Use" and are avail- able at FWC regional offices and. tax collectors' offices in close prox- imity to the specific WMAs. Worksheets may be submitted online at MyFWC.com/hunting or at any license agent or tax collec- tor's office beginning at 10 a.m. (EDT) July 11. Permits are issued first-come, first-served, and once they go on sale, you can check availability at MyFWC.com/hunting under "Limited Entry Hunts." You may only apply for and receive ofie recreational use permit for the same area, and once you get one, it can be renewed annually for the next two years, essentially mak- ing it a three-year permit. Also, all applicants are included in the antler-less deer permit drawing, if those permits are approved for th6 particular area. So if you'd like to join the FWC's Dove Club or apply for a recreation- al use permit) you need to do it in July. Here's wishing you all luck in drawing the hunt of your dreams. Sports in Brief 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 (863) 467-3085 to arrange a boat check. Lifeguards needed CLEWISTON The city of Clewiston Recreation Department is hiring Red Cross Certified life- guards for the 2006 summer. Start- ing pay is $9 per hour. Applications are available at Clewiston City Hall. 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. Airb,trNj y 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. 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GLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT The Sun Toll Free 877-353-2424 E-Mail: classad@newszap.com 14 SPORTS Serving the communities. south of Lake Okeechobee Thutsday, June.29, 2006 Thursday, June 29, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee RELIGION 15 Dwarf Shrub or Majestic Tree? Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church On June 2, 1960, an 8 year old boy was found sitting beside the wrecked and burned plane in which his father had been instantly killed in a crash 15 days earlier. For 15 days, hungry and afraid, the boy had waited. Royal Canadian Air Force and civilian planes John had scanned Hicks 70,000 square miles of land for days but had found no trace. On the 15th day after the crash, a commercial airline pilot sighted the boy standing on a rock and waving feebly for help. For 15 days the boy had been without food and his' condition showed that starvation would shortly have overtaken him. One of the tragic aspects of this acci- dent was that there was no need for the boy to have been hungry. Near the plane was a survival kit containing rations for 24 days. It had been thrown clear when the plane crashed but the boy was unaware of what it con- tained. Many people today are like the boy. They are lost in the wilderness, not of the north country, but in other ways, and their starved souls suffer from hunger and malnutrition with- out realizing that help is close by. In, Jeremiah 17:8, the prophet talks about seeking nourishment that is around us. Jeremiah tells us that the person who trusts in man is like,a shrub in the desert. He shrivels up and dies. But the person who trusts in God is like a tree planted by the water. He is nourished, refreshed, in continu- al contact with the source of life and renewal. He doesn't have to fear drought or heat, for he is connected to a never-failing source of sustenance. The difference beiteen a shrub and a tree, says Jeremiah, is nourishment. Where does the person of faith find nourish- I Save money on your I favorite grocery items. I I Go to newszap.com to I download and I I print coupons \ I I online! I Snewszap.com I Community Links I Individual Voices. L.------ .,J Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newszap.com Click anytime for the latest LOCAL IHNWS LOCAL ADVEIISIIIlI LOCAL OR6ANIZATIOlS! Featuring links to: SAP wire Weather Obituaries Health news U Stock quotes Horoscopes *TV listings SMovie listings Lottery results Food & recipes White Pages U Yellow Pages & much more! Newszap! Online News & Information newszap.com ment? We find nourishment first of all, in God's word. The Bible is like a stream that flows with life- giving waters. How sad it is that so many of us have ceased going to the Word to drink and be refreshed. How sad it is to live like shrubs in a parched land when help is so close. Our first source of nourish- ment is God's Word. Our second source of nourishment is found in worship. Why do millions of Christians all over this world still inake their way each week to the House of God? It's because this is one of the places we meet God and are renewed in God's grace. When we enter into wor- ship with open hearts and expectations, God comes alive inour hearts. We are renewed and refreshed. We stand taller like trees, not shriveled up like shrubs. The third. source of nourishment is prayer. How can we possibly expect to be all God calls us to be if we don't spend some time each day in commun- ion with our Creator? I was sad- dened to read a recent study showing that the average pastor surveyed prayed only three min- utes each day. If those of us who - lead the church, both clergy and laity, do not keep the lines of communication-open to God, then how can we hope to hear God's voice? How can we hope to sense God's leading? Many of us need to go to our knees more often than we do. Adwarf shrub or a majestic tree? If you and I are not stand- ing as tall spiritually as'we would like, maybe it's time to re-evalu- ate our sources of nourishment. Are we spending time each day meditating on God's Word? Are we faithful in finding our way into God's House, and do we come to worship with an honest, open desire to meet God, and have God refresh our spirits? And do we spend time each day in communion with God, mak- ing our requests known to Him and listening as He speaks through the quietness of our own thoughts about His plan for our lives? Manage Psylla Populations to Slow Spread of Citrus Greening Disease Citrus Greening Disease (CGD) is here to stay. A systemic disease that can kill an infected tree in three to five years, CGD is proving to'be much more difficult to control than canker. Symptoms often don't show up in infected trees for up to three years. By then, it's too late. . Management of CGD depends on controlling the insect that spreads the disease the Asian citrus psyllid. An Integrated Pest Management program, including both biological and chemical controls to keep all nursery and young trees psyllid-free, is the most effective means for controlling the pest and limiting the disease's devastation. It is also important to protect the mature trees, especially during the spring and early summer flushes. Groves should be scouted regularly, and those where psylla are present should be treated. For quick, economical management of infestations, depend on Lorsban*-4E insecticide as part of the treatment rotation. Foliar-applied at a rate of 5 pts./A, Lorsban helps keep psylla populations under control and provides broad-spectrum protection against other pests found in groves, including citrus rust mite, scale, mealybugs, aphids, whiteflies and fire ants. 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This home fea- ^ ^' "'- tures built in double oven, range top, cathedral i p '-.- -... : ,. ceilings, metal roof, plenty of cab-space, 10 ft lr gwalk wss completely around thel homie under -;'"-r : ", ':.'" ... completely fenced in with sep pasture. There is too much to mention. Must see!! $699,900. S. : That's less than $38,000 an acre!!!! j.f ..i c .. i, I I I. I I : iI klu lcihe1 n, 'r.mny' n i "rF e st r.-iii ,-i i 'li,.,iie is l0c l:ted i '0 I'liv '-, I ', ad I I h, i ng A A; 'c- i, $$19. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.OAKREALTYINC.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS SALES CINDY L ALEXANDER LICC REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: EDITH HACKMANN SCOTT HACKMANN AND TIM SPENCER 675-0500 F1 ,NEW LOCATION! 233 N. BRIDGE ST On the corner of BRIDGE ST & WASHINGTON I3 ~SE HABLO ESPANOL RENTALS AVAILABLE IN FORT MYERS. IN LEHIGH ACRES in the 3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 car garage in a Westminster Gated Golf great location. Close to everything. Community. Fully furnished iCommunityo. Fully fi s in nn Home has 2 master bedrooms, new 3+office/2/2 with pool. $2,000/ Hom e has 2 maste bedrooms, new NO PETS/NON-SMOKING roof, interior paint and A/C. Asking 3/2/1 IN PORT LABELLE $279,900. $1,000/M NO PETS LOCATED IN LEHIGH LARGE 2/2/2 IN PORT ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car LABELLE $850/M NO PETSe built in 2001and in excellent FULLY FURNISHED in Lehigh garage built in 2001 'and in exceent Acres 2/2/2 $1,200/m Cat ok condition. Home over looks a canal IN FORT MYERS on Gibson St. and located in a great area close to 3/3/1 $1,200/M NO PETS Ft. Myers but out enough for peace OUR FEATURED and quiet. $230,000. LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK IN PIONEER! 3Bed-room/2Bath ON 720 IN m MUSE large doublewide mobile home on 3Bedroom/2Bath mobile home on a . 5+/- acres. Asking $350,000. fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, Additional 5+/- acres can be put- walk-in closets, outside building. chased.for $250,000. Asking $184,900. REDUCED! ;.. ; Home S Builders Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Hendry County's #1 Top Quality Builder imrrA'A llfl"0AL-IWT4 '#rnN'"Tf r HTmsl0Isf l nE sM zJ We have "move-in ready" homes available now 9024 Mavwood Cir, Cypress II. 3/2/2 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison II, 3/2/2 5005 Pike Lane. Madison Ii. 3/2/2 IINTAGEt LAND CO. RIVER ACCESS HOME IN LRBELLE This remarkable 3BIR/2A split floor plan home is situated on over 1/2 acre in desirable Caloosa Estates. This home offers llh .. I- i i I i"I.... 1 ll" h i I i your watercraft to. Call for your showing today! $399,000. CUSTOM BUILT POOL HOME IN LRBELLE newer 3BRiBA plus den pool home located in Caloosa and pool area. Quality shines throughout this CBS home with a maintenance free metal roof. This prime home is offered at $469,900. Call for your appointment today! TWO STORY HOME ON RCREROE ,. ",,.,. our's! $415,000. CBS HOME ON RCRERGE Tucked uid te i ,i i .. ',., I in ..i ... i 23BIt4 CBS, split floor plan home situated on 4.82 acres. This spacious yard is fenced and the pasture is fenced and crossfenced complete wih a stall barn ad rack room ready f o r y o u r h o r s e s i i n . I i J i. . c.... I [t. i ..... l i ii .0 .... I 1 i ii l I i, $399,900 Denise Walker Listing Agent 1-888-675-6762 (toll free) 863,673-2461 (cell) .._,. i Realty Oi p I-c. * $579,900 PRICE REDUCEDI 3BD/2BA home on 2.34+/- acres in Naples. Home features a pole barn, screen lanal, security system, dual fireplace, eat-in kitchen. Owner/Agent bring any seri- ous offer. * $526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 4BD/3BA home on I+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer ceilings, a sound proof studio, move- able 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 man- icured 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 backyard. * $229,900 PRICE REDUCEDI- Gorgeous newS3BD/2BA house room has a garden tub and dual sinks. Carpet and tile throughout. This is a must seel * $204,900- New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot. Master bath- room has a garden tub w/separate shower. Kitchen features an island w/extra sink & more don't let this one slip by! * $179,900 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home on a comer lot in Port LaBelle. Spacious living room and separate din- ing room. Screen enclosed front and back lanai. Lot has a separate workshop and small tree house great for kids. * r D,o 0 ,. 1 r I,, ,,,, l. -,, ,,I 611, ', -l, -. ,J i. .i S, ,, ,1, h. i.... ,,, ,, * flI .",' n'u iir It.i R ti.:['O i I' l-.. iii ,, h..,,,,,: il,,. home features split floor plan and the kitchen has a morning room. ' * $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. * $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. This potential or first time home buyer. * $499,000 This 3BD/2BA Mobile home sits on 9.44+/-,acres with a ring canal around the cypress head. There is also a 2BD/2BA mobile home the property this mobile home features a screened in porch, fireplace, new carpet and is wheel chair accessible: This is a must see! * $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 w/island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns & more. * $300,000 3BD/IBA 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. -Immaculate 21/2 year old 4BD/2BA manufactured home across from the river and boat ramps, many, many upgrades. A shed and irrigation. Call for more info. * $189,900 Spacdous 3BD/2BAon 1.88+/- acres in Muse. Home features a split floor plan. i i ,i I : .. l i. .i .1 : l i.. -I,- has an island and pantry.. 1 1 i., i I ..,- .,.I T 1.1. ,'i, ,1.bi .1 ,I room that can be used as an office or sitting room. The well and septic tank are new. Call today for an appointment. * $129,900 to $146,900 New 4BD/2BA & 3BD/2BA Manufactured Homes on .50+/- acres in El Rio S/D. --.. -... .'.:: "- --..-A-- '.H'. .. . $142,700 3BD/2Ba New Manufactured home with pantry, dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower and skylight in the guest bathroom. $115,000 Location!Location!Location!This comer lot in the Sew RHor ons Real Estate Corp. home! $234,000. * REDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/l1B CBS home with 4th bedroom/office in LaBelle limits. Features include walk-in closet, newer air condition- er, fenced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to die for. Only $234,900. EBI..OBI E i"caivaES- * Charming Family Friendly 4/2 home on .78 acre! Thoughtful designvwith split floor plan, beautiful kitchen, and lavish Master bath. Bring you family to Country coziness! $137,900. * 3BR/1B manufactured home on a canal in River Oaks S/D in Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck providing a great place to relax. $120,000 * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a V2 acre yard. Start building equity today! $113,500. * Affordable living in town!! 2BR/2B manufactured home in town close to schools and shopping. Don't let the 2 bedrooms fool you, this home has over lI00of living area! $105,900 Renting?. No Privacy? Stop throwing away all -- -"^ "'"3^- . that money and see how great ownership feels! k C..=.Mn n m 2/1 on over a 2 acre yard. Start building equity today! $113,500. Best Bargain for Miles! 35 beautiful secluded acres at ONLY $25,000. per acre! WITH Pole Barn, Electric Rx for relaxation! A life long supply awaits you in and several wells! Call ASAP for showing! all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in water fall, This property can also be split into two Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing five acre tracts. $499,900 entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and elec- Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate cTime's on your side in this investment! makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured $2,750,000. home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa- Location with a Future 1700Ft. Denaud, 6.39+/- cious kitchen. Only $179,900. Acres already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about subdivision. Ripe and Ready for developer. the calm you'll enjoy inthis spacious 3BR12B MH on $800,000. cleared 25 ,cs0 e ol Ick out the The opportunities are endless! Brirg your invest- ment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Htw 27 huge horseAb'rn1ffowoofl 6 talls, feed Next to water plant. Property was cleared 169 ge op Loer yor blood pressure! except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas * Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac in grow- 5+/ acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site ing Montura, beautiful new 2006 3/2 manufactured built home or manufactured. Only $165,000. home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! on Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. $149,900 city features a 3BD/2BA manufactured home. This home was remodeled in 2003, roofwas also replaced. The yard is fenced and there Is also a separate privacy fence in the back yard. * $112,500 $120,500 Manufactured Homes new and under construction in the MHYC. The MHYC is a 55+ ownership park. Call today for completion dane! * $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. * $85,000 2BD/1.5BA Great retirement or starter home. New carpet and tile. This is a must seel Call for more info. * 78,900 3BD/2BA mobile home in Otona. The mobile home is paniallylUH HUt iGOITWASMFm and oak trees. * $52,000 PRICE REDUCED D2A Nice coierlot in LaBelle withfUMD ono IaSUWl DAliC shop- ping and restaurants. * $1,600,000 12.76+/- acres lots, of old oaks. Currently being used is a rental park. Please call for more info. * $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 w/dclean bill of health. * PRICE REDUCED $900,000 45+/- Hard to find acres adjoin. ing Babcoci property in Muse. Paved road access. * $850,000 40+/. acres beautifully secluded with pasture, 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 and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the property,. Home is to be sold "as is." * $272,000 -10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed. l $149,s .i" that is so for sa. HOMESITES: * $13,000 $72,900 Call for more information about 3 avail- able lots in Fordson Park. The lots 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. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT EABEL.E. MONTURAAND LEHIGH ACRES F '~rrrr~ pwnw.u..sn~rspI~or n~eer~w~wtr I~rW~nl'5o W,'5qW~ MW 'w""ppl mr ----------'-- 580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 If you are thinking of buying or selling, gives a call! CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol ,;Fs icEATUREI Mci 3045 June Cir, Magnolia, 412/2 $267,900 --.-. -- ------- i 9002 E. Broad Cir, Buttonwood, 3/2/2 $207,900 FREE Pre-Qualification with: CHL Home Mortgage, LLC. (863)612-0012 Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 www.chlhomebuilders.com QB39922 *All spec. Homes Include '/. acre home site "Paved Roads*Countv Water*PowerS*chools in Subdivision"' Del I"'m lofiMo Igwil *. C I i- '1. '.- 'FfER! Genuine i, i I ,. -,. ... i his beautiful -, .' :- I..,. .. .,, 1. ,,,,: .i ,alls and ceil- ii,,. ,.-. i i. i .. I nu .i large work- i'...l. 1,i, '. 1 r ii, ,L ''i ks m ake the ,..,.- i.... ll ,- j ,.. I i ..r :lfto see! I* .. il.-.. -.,s.i -. | i ,.hi .: ii..' I.- :qjlate in J,. -.,, ... nr, ,,- 1 ,, 1. 1 ;ti .u., ,ry sty le 11 n I, ,,,: ,-,I ,t ,, I $ (11.1, * I:,-. I,,,,-,.. i.ii.j. ... ,. i ............ k. beau tiful 3BR/3B home that will be finished in late July. Lots ifpe.ri- ind Int- ,-frnn .- $285,000. * ,I,, I,, ,, ,, i.. ll be glad to see i, i. .. i -'ii. ,: :,,.I,.. ~I tome. Glowing i ll h,,,-,iii iI,, i-,.. li hJ oard siding to rh. .,,..I i,.,r ,\ i f ,',,.,, hot water tank, , ... i, i,: ., .i i.. ii years old. New I...I .. m iil.1 i i .ll ... this worry free 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 alLour Montura Listings! .I L or_1s" . * 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. * 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. M- Prime 20-/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBeIle. $3.50 per square foot. * OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtownLaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * 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-1 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. RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 STOP RENTING! Let Riverside guide you through the buying process... from selecting the perfect home... to finding the right finaicine programs to meel your needs. Join us for a "Professional T ., ... . Presentation". July 11th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm A loan officer will be available to answer your questions. FEATURES OF THE WEEK AG HO] to o ente pain price 3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on finced lot w/ many oaks in LaBelle. Home has 12' x I14 deck, perfect for entertaining. $119,900 twe.:" i --, -'.AIN W t ',j 2 . QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT Like new manufac- tured home on 2.82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. This immaculate home offers vaulted ceilings, entertain- Ljl.' "''. "' ... nt pkg includes a large screen television w/stereos & I .. 'i* 'surrosiiind sound, split floor plan, built in computer -0I.'r -j ; i center large master BR&BA w/garden tub & separate shower Upgraded appliances, large open kitchen ._ w/cat-in breakfast bar & formal dining. $199,500 .. ... ... .. . REAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER THIS IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- ... : ME! This 3BR/2BA manufactured home has a lot TURED HOME is situated on shaded oversized lot it offer. It features a split floor plan, a deck for in town and completely fenced. Home features : ." raining, a garden tub in the master bath, new vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry -4iW. it throughout and new carpet. This mobile is and breakfast island. Front and back porches are " ed to sell! $125,000 great for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. THIS CHARMING CEDAR HOME sits on an over- Ti'-^J '.g |J .l .I Reduced $134,900 sized corner lot in the city. The 2BR/2BA home has **?1j'TWILr.....d"^ OFFA RDABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED 3BR/2BA manufactured home w/ office or possible 4th bedroom. Perfect starter home or rental invest- ment. Located within city limits, completely fenced and priced to sell! $99,900 OAKS, FENCED BACK YARD, 3Br/2Ba ,CBS home in the heart of LaBelle. Great location...just a walk or bike ride to shopping, banking. restau- rants and government offices. $195,000 vaulted ceilings and tile in the living area. French doors provide views to the outside. Fenced back yard and 8' x 10' shed for extra storage. $199,900 -- S WATERFRONT OM TE. THIS WATERFRONT HOMESITE is located in LaBelle City limits, within walking distance of the Barron Park, shopping and the river. This in one of the few privately owned man made deep water canals in LaBelle. Homesite includes ownership of the canal, which provides protected boat dockage and direct access to the Caloosahatchee River (Intracoastal Waterway)/ $299,000 WATERFRONT HOMES / LOTS LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 3 +/- acre peninsula has over 700' of Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy 29 access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endless! $3,300,000 ONE OF THE FEW RIVERFRONT PARCELS on the market. This stunning 10.7 Acres is very unique with 600 +/- feet fronting on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. Look to the East and West and enjoy endless views from the raised riverbank. The waterfront piece features lakefront ori the South side and riverfronn the North. Build your dream home and enjoy the peace and tranquility that LaBelle's Caloosahatchee has to offer. $1,950,000 SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT ESTATE site with over 200 feet of waterfront and already separated into 2. lots. The fabulous view is naturally pristine across and up the river from this "Point" on both the main river and the "Old River", which features 60 feet of protected dockage. There is 'NO "Corps. Setback" on either lot, which may allow houses and/or pools unusually close to River. Beautiful area of upscale homes within blocks of central LaBelle. $1,500,000 WATERFRONT & PRIVACY AT IT'S 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!!! $499,900 GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT This 1.04 acre lot is wooded and located on County Road 78. Build your dream home on this parcel and enjoy endless views of the Caloosahatchee River. Price Reduced $499,900 SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE LOVERS. This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is on Jacks Branch with river access. This Unique one of a kind property also has it's own private ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered with large oaks. Call for more details. This is a MUST SEE. $475,000 BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS from this waterfront homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock in place. Homesite is located approx. 75 ft. from the main river in an area of nice homes. Permits are in place to re-dredge oxbow to 6,8 ft. depth. $499,000 HOMES IN THE CITY MOVE IN READY] Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA home located on large lot in the city. New carpet, flooring and interior paint and spacious master bed- room. Price reduced to sell $179,900 Under Contract THIS IMMACULATE 2BR/1.5BA home is located in the center of town close to everything. What a ter- rific home for someone just setting out on their own or sizing down. Home is partially furnished and ready for you! $159,900 HOMES 3 BR/2BA CBS HOME W/POOL is in Laurel Oaks, a very desirable neighborhood with a great floor plan for a growing family. Property is surrounded by large oaks and a few fruit trees. Home/pool needs TIC & some repairs. Home is being sold AS IS. $235,000 ONLY CONDO ON THE MARKET IN LABELLEI This 2BR/2BA unit would make a great rental invest- ment 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 Under Contract INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY This 2BR/1.5BA mobile home is located in quiet River Oaks in, 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 UNDER CON- TRACT HOMES ON ACREAGE UNIQUE, DESIRABLE AND SECLUDED! Less than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary. This property is 14.5 acres in one of the fastest growing areas of Glades County. Surrounded by large acreage, this parcel has been cleared and fenced. This custom built home is spacious and very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split floor plan fea- tures ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in closets, and 2.5 spacious baths. The island kitchen has walk- in pantry, breakfast area, and is open to the large family room. The master bedroom and bath offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub, separate shower, dual sinks and access to the pool. Too many improvements to mention, call for your private showing! $1,475,000 3BR/1BA CBS HOME on 8.8+/- acres fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town. Property is fenced & cross fenced w/gorgeous oaks and horse stable. $490,000. Se Habla Espanol www.labelleriverside.com E-mail realestate@labelleriverside.com ]-,, Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associales Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whlatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuielo 'Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod, Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis rare73 K!~ Thursday, June 29, 2006 Thinking about Where you'lTCome 'w p With The SMI W .ofney For A ew fome? . 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The Loan Operations Loan Guaranty Services School/Lender Line enables callers to reach an AES agent for assistance with password resets, Stafford and PLUS guaranty, origination and repayment questions, Pennsylva- nia State Grant and Special Pro- grams, and system and product support all'through one single phone call. Callers who dial the new con- tact number at 800-443-0646 will avoid the frustration and confu- sion of an automated system. They will make their selection on the touch tone system and will be connected immediately with an AES agent who will assist them personally.' "We are focused on providing service to our schools and lenders in a more integrated manner, making their business with us as convenient and efficient as possi- ble," said Dick Willey, AES Presi- dent and C.E.O. "Our schools and lenders can now contact us quickly and easily via one main line and we can assist them per- . sonally, eliminating the frustration of an automated system. This will simplify things for them but, in the end, it will be the students who benefit the most from this integration." College grads have chance to consolidate federal student loans Harrisburg, PA Good news for student loan borrowers across the nation Congress has repealed the "Single Holder Rule", allowing any student loan borrower to consolidate their student loans with American Education Services (AES) Under the Single Holder Rule, borrowers whose federal stu- dent loans were held by one lender were only able to consoli- date their loans with that lender. Now borrowers can consolidate their student loans with any eligi- ble lender, including those who offer lower interest rates, rebates, better repayment terms and quality customer service., "We're thrilled with this long- anticipated ruling," said Dick Willey, AES President and C.E.O. ".We receive consolidation requests from borrowers on a daily basis, looking to take. advantage of our repayment benefits and services, and we have been forced to turn them, down because of the Single Holder Rule. With this repeal, we can now welcome those bor- rowers with open arms and help them find the best repayment plan for their unique situation." AES borrowers benefit from a 0.25-percent interest rate reduc- tion for automatic direct debit of payment and a one-percent interest rate reduction after 36 consecutive, on-time payments. This ruling comes in the nick of time for borrowers as the fed- eral student loan interest rate will be increasing by almost two percent on July 1, 2006. 'By lock- ing in the current low interest rate on their federal Stafford or PLUS loans and consolidating before July 1, a borrower with a $25,000 loan can save an aver- age of $5,580 in interest. Marketing will become even more aggressive across the nation with this recent ruling. Borrowers should consider the -lender's reputation and cus- tomer service prior to choosing their consolidation lender. "Even with this rate hike fast approaching and the Single Holder Rule repeal, it is impor- tant that borrowers take the time to research and choose their lender wisely," said Willey. "Our consolidation counselors will work with borrowers to identify all debt management alterna- tives. They should review the potential impact of consolida-. tion on their current loans before signing on the dotted line." Borrowers who are still in school may consolidate their eli- gible student loans if they request early repayment and waive their six-month grace period. . Students, parents and gradu- ates who-would like more infor- mation on loan consolidation 'and AES services should call 800-338-5000, visit aesSuc- cess.org, or email questions to network@aessuccess.org. Davenport appointed to Federal Census Advisory Committee WEST PALM BEACH Lau: rence Davenport, Jr. Director of Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer for the Palm Beach Coun- ty Supervisor of Elections Office, has recently been appointed to the Census Advisory Committee on the African American Popula- tion. The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. "It is an honor to be named to the Census Bureau's Race & Ethnicity Advi- sory Committee (REAC)," said Davenport. "I am happy to help the Bureau in their challenge of gathering, census information amongst African Americans and hope to contribute any way I can to collect and provide accurate statistics for the 2010 census results." Davenport has over ten years of banking and finance experi- ence in both business and gov- ernment. 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Good benefits pack- age. Drug Free Workplace. Call (239)657-3168 and ask for David Carreno or apply in person at: United Agri Products 116 Jerome Dr. Immokalee, FL EVERGLADES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Now accepting applications for: P/TTELLER Must have excellent Com- munication skills, previous cash handling experience a must. Bi-lingual a+..May apply in person or mail re- sume to 10990W. Ventura Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440. ATTN: Brandy or email resume to: bulifantb@earthlink.net How do you find a job in today's competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- sifieds * RN: Feld Staff/FT * LPN: Field Staff / FT * CNA/HHA: Per Diem * PT/OT: Per Diem Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Paid Cell's & Sign On Bonus for FT. Fax Resume: 863-983-9883 Attn: HR Dept. Phone: 863-983-3700 HHA LICENSE # 299991018 FARM MANAGER For small to medium size sugar cane farm. Salary commensurate with experience. Reply to: Box 1577 c/o INI, PO. Box1236 Clewiston, FL 33440 FIRST APPRAISAL Has the following positions available. OFFICE MANAGER Must be experienced in Outlook and Word. DATA ENTRY/BOOKKEEPER Email: firstappraisall @earthlink.net or fax resume 863-675-1005 FLOOR MANAGER & CASHIER POSITIONS Competitive pay, 401 K, medical, dental. Walk in to apply at ACE Hardware, 310 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston. Please ask for Nevin or Jordan Lakeport Water Assoc. Inc. (A member-owned, non-profit FL Corp.) Applicant must perform all duties required at Lakeport Water. Must be available to work weekends and evenings as needed. Valid FL driver's license and clean driving record required. Entry level pay beginning at $12 per hour. Benefits include employer paid health insurance, uniforms, paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays. Applications accepted M-F, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Call (863)946-1300 for more info. MANAGER- RESORT Small RV park- restaurant. Okeechobee FL seeks motivat- ed energetic individual. PIs.Call 1-800-483-4279 or fax resume to 772-546-3482 I Glades Gem Hospital, where reward: careers and a br future await y( Coder Code & abstractinpatient/outpat records. Exc. computer skills & Me Min. 5 yrs inpatient coding exp. in care facility required. Must have C Centralized Scheduler FP, Knowledge of Medical Termin excellent and communication skills knowledge of Radiology & Respira procedures. Previous experiences setting required such as Admitting Registration, Scheduling, Insurance Verification and Coding. Dietitian Must be RD or LD. BS degree wit Nutrition Dietetics or equivalent w internship or traineeship in a health setting. Minimum 2 yrs experience nutrition in a health care setting. N support exp. a plus. Pharmacy Tech PRN, Must have exc. computer & service skills, Algebra, be dependal work ethic. Prefer CPht, some hosp will traImin. Requires weekend rolatio C.N.A.Unit Secretary FT, CNA exp, must have compute be knowledgeable of medical term good phone skills, must be flexible scheduling. Maintenance Mechanic FT, must have 1-2 years experience & exterior renovation. Knowledge o carpentry, masonry, painting, plum file setting. Certification a plus. Competitive Pay & Excellent Resume, Fax (561) 993-5 Email: lrivera@gladesgene or apply at. 1201 S. M Belle Gla GL ADES(561)991 GENERAL Ext.2 HOSPIT f Fax: (561) 9 LABORERS: For Lands Lawn Maintenance. Go' Benefits included: Cot Payed Medical, Life & I (954)605-6951 or ei fivepointscorp@bellso EOE/DFWR SALVAGE YAR Needs person w forklift & cutting t experience for full position. $500 I week. Call Ton (305)495-797 ^.n --- The Seminole Ca energetic and enthl HOTTEST ent Quality individual -a and advanceme SBartender Cocktail Servel Count Team Me Dining Room S Housekeeper Maintenance 'w Players Clubi R Poker Dealer Prep Cook TAD Machine T Vault Cashier We are also seeking c Benefits available fo www.theseminoleca, Apply in person at: eral Immokalee, FL 1-800-218-0007 ilg The Seminole Casino is a right OU... Custodian/Floor Techniciai ient/ER dently, and have no criminal medical Term. an acute Electrical Inspector Must ha GIS Coordinator for the Lal an accredited college or uni oo ,' field with considerable expel tor terns or 8yrs equivalent expe s hospital The position retire These p th major in vith Job description & apple thi in Clewiston and the I in dinical uttion Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. process should contact thi customer MEDICAL ASSISTANT ble,ggmat Experience preferred. o alexp Bilingual English/Spanish pref. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. erskills& Fax resume to nooiEy, (863) 983-9604 or apply to at 315 South W.C. Owen Ave, Clewiston FL EOE/DFWP ce in interior EOE/DFWP ofelectic, SALES MANAGER bing and Hendry County Motor Speedway enefi Salary plus commission. t Benefits Contact Tom at: 62z7 (772)545-9051 eral.org SPRAY PAINTER ain St. F/T Must have experience. aint. Apply in person at de, FL M C Ventures or call 6-6571 (863)675-3424 Z22 TREEHOUSE LEARNING 993-5627 CENTER Seeks:. cape & od pay. F/T PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER pany Must have current CDA & Dental. be enrolled or interested in mail: attending PBCC. uth.net Stop by for application: 1309 NWAve. L ID Belle Glade ith ,WORK 3-4 HRS PER WEEK. orch Make $100. or more wash- time ing vehicles. No exp. neces- per sary Excellent work history a must. No criminal history ly background. Reliable vehicle 73 is a plus. (954)551-0654 Emlymn Ful Tie I'l casino in Immokalee is seeking fun, usiastic individuals to join the area's ertainment venue immediately s seeking CAREER OPPORTUNITIES nt are encouraged to apply TODAY $9.00 plus tips r $5.50 plus tips ember $9.50 per hour Server $5.50 plus tips $9.00 per hour /orker $10.00 + B.Q.E. representative $10.00 per hour, $28.00 avg. w/grats $8.00 per hour echnician $12.50 per hour $10.00 per hour candidates for these professional positions: Financial Analyst Security Supervisor r all employees sino.com 506 S. 1st St. Drug-free Workplace LEE HELP WANTED n Must be able to work evenings, work indepen- background. A valid drivers license is required. ave 8 yrs. experience with a licensed contractor. Belle office. Must have Bachelor of Science from diversity in computer science, geography, or related erience in the use of geographic information sys- erience. s are full time with medical benefits, nent, sick and vacation leave. positions will be open until filled. lications can be obtained in the Satellite Office Courthouse in LaBelle in the HR Department. Applicants needing.assistance in the application e Hendry County Commissioners HR department. Geo The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. A worldwide leader in privatized corrections BENEFITS INCLUDE: HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE & 401 K RETIREMENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS SERGEANT VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (Web Design). MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN RN CHAPLAIN (Part Time) ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V --------- - Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29,2006 Employment Full Time "I'll Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Glades County Board of County Commissioners AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER June 26, 2006 BUILDING INSPECTOR ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $42,00 $65,000 EXCELLENT BENEFITS, HEALTH CARE AND STATE RETIREMENT PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Perform all activities relating to plan review and inspections relative to the requirements of adopted building construction and related Codes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and experience in Codes, principals and practices regarding building construction and related trades. Knowledge of State building codes and ordinances and theirinterpretation, application and enforcement of field inspection. Ability to prepare and present written and oral technical and operational reports. Ability to work effectively with officials, owners, contractors, department heads, advisory boards and the general public. Knowledge and familiarity with permitting profession conventions. Good communication skills both oral and written. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATIONS: Licensed by the State of Florida as a Building Inspector or a 1 and 2-Family Dwelling Inspector. Computer skills. Multi-license preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or Equivalent. JOB LOCATION: Glades County Building Department WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00a.m. 5 :00p.m., 5 days per week CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Glades County Application. Copy of valid Florida Drivers License. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Mary Ann Dotson P.O. Box 1018 500 Avenue J Moore Haven, Fl 33471 863-946-6000 Glades County is a drug-free, non smoking workplace MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. We are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. We offer: -Excellent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance' -Dental Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacatioris -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 LPN IorII (FrTPT. PerdikT, FL LPN Lic. & IV Certi. .ll,,,, i., ,:,,.. II,. h. .1 l,. Full dime ERRN III Suif,'Supq ri,' i j1.1 f I, M w .. I. ,: . Padijem RN Nurlrig Supertb.xr I.lij F0 i r u i ; + Iv I,., l ...p I hJ, I hi 1. .'iha,'' ." .n (:. ..1 .U L Tu 1-1S' l ..Q . 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Good customer service, typing, computer skills req. HS dip/GED req. Applications at www.semtribe.com or send resume to: A galtman(@semtribe.com or fax (954) 967-3477 RELIABILITY ENGINEER D; Southern Gardens Citrus Processing Corporation has immediate opening for a Reliability Engineer. Prefer Mechanical Engineering Degree but willing to substitute 10 years experience in field. Micro- soft computer skills a must. Salaried position, bonus potential, 401 K, and benefits. D Contact HR Dept. @863.902.4133 fax 863.902.4315, or dmeltoncsoutherngardens. corn PoliceOfficer Driver Wanted! (Certified) We are looking for a minimum CDL The GEO Group, Inc. $16.47 hr. Accounting Specialist I "B" with Hazmat who is looking for RN's & LPN's (Temporary) a better opportunity. Our starting i NEEDED $9.50 hr. pay is a minimum of $12+ hour - Service Tech I and we guarantee a minimum of 45 ( The GEO Group a worldwide leader in privatized (RequiresFL Class C CDL) Corrections, offers a challenging and exciting (Requires FL Class C CDL) hours per week, plus quarterly cash opportunity. WE OFFER :Top Pay. Medical, Dental, i bonuses. In addition, we offer a Shortterm disability, 401K, Paid vacation & (Requires FL Class B CDL) benefit package that includes Health Holidays and Life Insurance. ( u THE GEO GROUP $9.28 hr. Care, fully paid short and long term S South Bay rectional Facility Service Tech III disability, life insurance and a 401 K 600 US Highway 27 South (Requires FL Class A CDL) retirement program with matching South Bay, FL 33493 $11.33 hr. : Phone: 561-992-9505, Fax: 561-829-1902 33hr. employer contributions. EOE, M/F/V/H Unless stated: All positions open until filled C CU ut the long commutes and _ ValidEmploymentApplications call this LaBelle company today. : must be submitted to: i 800-330-1369. City of Belle Glade ... ..................... Y Human Resources Department R & MAIDALY WORK DAILPAY 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., W. & D MAINTENANCE SERVICES ALL TYPES OF WORK AVAILABLE Belle Glade, FL 33430-3900 is o,,,n.iveiiril 'rnir ir tbiddiriii ihc L a inf.,ht,eie Business Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 ,: I'-i W ,aie ion Ig ,i, .pri(i, ,dpop c iiIre - 202 E. Sugarland Hwy. (Acro Clewi ton nLm) O O K *EProject Management (863) 902-9494 BOOKKEEPER Maintenance (Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic) Pest Control.. .&.. Full Charge, F/T Position for Equipment & Boat Operation iI agribusiness in Clewiston area. If you are looking for an employee friendly atmosphere with Payroll, Accounts Payable & good benefits send your resume to: METAL RD0nING SAVE experience using Excel a must. RA DAfaEnlenance Seres Inc. ALL STEEL BUIL.DING SALE B DireTALROONG AVE $$$ ...I"FINAL CLEARANCE" 20x28 Buy Direct From Manufactur- Must be self-motivated and able to mulit-task. P0 Box 815 Now $4200. 25x32 $5800. er. 20 colors in stock with all Must be self-motivated and able to mulit-task. Hennessey, Oklahoma73742 30x42 $9200. 40x62 Accessories. Quick turn Attn: Jerry Fulkerson EDE $14,900. Limited, first come around! Delivery Available Position offers a competitive wage. first served. Front end op- Toll Free (888)393-0335 To apply send resume with curtent salary to: tional. Pioneer ROOFING PANELS -Alum., 6, Hilliard Brothers of Florida e ry.5inSUIaT, $U all Insulated, $e600. Call 5500 Flaghole Rd. SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES ilin Hrri 863-634-8608. CleWiSton, Florida 33440. NOTICE Arch Steel Buildings, Hurri- Clewiston, Florida 33440. Independent Newspapers will of Moore Haven. Land clearing cane Rated!FEMA grade. orFax863983-5116 never acceptany advertise- &tree service. Licensed & idthsof 25, 30, 0 & 50. ment that is illegal or con- Insured 239-633-7173;.Sam Garage/Workshop/Storage. Ssidered fraudulent. In all Genuine SteelMaster Build- CRIB Oak color, straight rails, Mechanic-Trailer-LaBelle cases of questionable val- Lings, factory direct! Call different heights, converts to ue, such as promises of lecr la fuse (800)341'-7007. www.Steel- toddler bed, good condition. With tools, 1 year exp. guaranteed income from MasterUSA.com. $50 (863)763-3563 Excellent Pay & Benefits work-at-home programs-if JOGGING STROLLER, Great Excellent Pay & Benefits it sounds too good to be Building JOGGING STROLLER, Great Call Todaytrue, chances are that it is. M e 0 shape. $25. (863)675-3944 l TodayIf you have questions or ALaBelle. OAKLEY GROVES, INC. doubts about any ad on Air Conditioners 505 LaBee S these pages, we advise that Antiques 510 ALUMINUM AWNING- 11, SWING SET, Solid wood. (800)969-8265 x 504 before responding or send- Appliances 515 Varioussizes, 12' to4', Ask- $150 (863)612-4800 EOE ing money ahead of time, Appliance Parts 520 ing $500 will sell separately. EOE. you checkwith the Better Beauy Supplies 525 863-634-8608. Business Bureau at Bicycles 530 b772-878-2010 fr previous Books & Magazines535 m Icomplaint. Building Materials540 "' ASPHALT, Complaints. Business Equipment 545 ILLINGS DISHES: Tuscan Rooster de- Driver- HOMEWEEKENDS. Some 800 and 900 telephone Carpets/Rugs 550 Msign, 8 place settings, 3 pc. NURSE WANTED Driver- HOME WEEKENDS. numbers may require an Children's Items 555 canister set, 3 pc. mixing bowl m ditP Flatbed Drivers can earn extra charge, as well as China, Glassware, Etc. 560 Now $60 (863)674-0098 Immediate opening for LPN .$950+/Week atPGT. Great toll costs We Clothing 565 Clean, crushed Now $60863)674-0098 to work in Pediatricians office Benefits .& Equipment. Stu- wlndistan toll costs. We Coins -Stamps 57a inBelleGlade. ent Se~w~c~rTwill do our best to alert our asphalt material. B J 05 aBele Glade. Excellent dents with CDL-A welcome. reader of these charges in Collectibles 575 salary and benefits. Call (866) 838-3584. -- readeroftesecharges5in80 Phone 561-996-8505. Call (866)838-3584. the ads, but occasionally Computer ideo 580 COWBOY OOTS, lether, 4 Fax561-996-7331 Driver-HIRING QUALIFIED wema notbeaware of the CraftsSupplies 5 $300 pe oaWBYB TS, leath, ex. DRIVERS for Central Florida charges. Therefore, iftyou Cruises 590 $300 per load- pair, womens size 6/, exc. PATIENT ACCT RER Local tiralu OTIR p, call a number oul your Drape, Linens Fabrics 595 (18 cubic yards) shape, $140 will sell separ- Computer exp needed. tions. Food grjae Uainr r,, area, use caution. Fireplace Fixture600ubic ately. (863)675-3667 Exp. with medical records a hazmat, no pumps, great .Firewood eiery plus. Bilingual English/Spanish bpneiis conpiliive pl & Furniture 610 pref. 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Must see! $650 (863)763-8943 COMPUTER DESK. 5 ft. long, 2 n deep. 5 If tall. $125 COUCH, Tan, Excellent condi- tion. $125. LeBelle. 239-822-5955 DRESSER, 40" Oak. $25 (863)675-3032 after 6pm. END TABLES, 1 pair, 3 drawers. $25 (863)675-3032 after 6pm. RACE CAR BED- Little Tykes, blue, mattress not included, excellent condition, $150 (863)634-3069 ROCKING CHAIR & footstool, $35. LaBelle 239-822-5955 SLEIGH BED- Twin complete, no mattress, $35 (863)675-7105 TABLE- Oak, Round, 1 leaf, 2 chairs w/coasters. $100. (863)763-7695 KAHR P45- .45 cal. Semi-au- to. 2 magazines, Ammo. $500. (863)983-7915 RCBS ROCKCHUCKER & RE- LOADING EQUIP- 4 sets of dies, powder charge & misc. $100 (863)357-3107 aft 5 CIRCULARMATIC TABLE- Glo- ria Marshall, Like new, $950. (863)357-1183 NEW KING MEMORY FOAM Mattress. Paid $230, asking $170. Okeechobee area. (863)763-5474 NEW QUEEN MEMORY FOAM Mattress. Paid $187, asking $125 firm. Okeechobee area. .(863)634-9620 SHELVES 2 Matching, Ivory w/black board n bead "backs. 5'x2'. Great shape.'9' mosiod '$60 (FE,.63674-.0098 Your next job could be in today's classiffeds. Did you look for it? Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 Thursday, June 29, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee S Sale Hose -Sale ^: -.-. :-- = ;-.. -' - 2- tt-_ c. jZ. U tEQI ] "- ."FT --.- +,.'= ^ff" ^*. 2 M ""._. "^'"T.'' !*1 J ru \ .K ^^K i Phone: 863-946-3900 Fax: 863-946-3902 498 US Hwy. 27. Moore Haven 1< BLEVERGLADES . -, Jeffrey A. Davis Real Estate Broker REALTY INC. SMOORE HA-L N lut R.dJu.ed i I' il ..,1 ri .r l. '6322I 8 14-i 1 I ha ely Benovated 31R/2BA in walking distance to US Highway 27 5.91 acres, Zoned commercial, Start school. Home is located on a corner Lot MOTIVATED Your Own Busineis $775,000 Owner Will Subdivide SELLER 499 Avenue L $JW9rlt Price Reduced to $169,600 ,- ..- MOVE RIGHT XIN this extremely well maintained From Our Family To Yours; ,,. gorgeous home or) two lots is ready for you. 742 Have A Safe & venue P with many XTRAS $142,000Happy Fourth ofJul. J- H orQeO Q T Waterz 2215Riverside Dr. lkteaifiil2BVR1A Happy Fourth ofl Karen %c41. Iw/ aripdvatedock&beauftilfuporch,overlookingtheCaloosahlawcle, B' N. i T P I NGS& Lic RE SolesAsoaa- e l300.000 BON 2SPRINGS 863- 228-062,' n l "0e J ,rautifABa 2B2BA HOME 'as PRIVA3TE 2Mobile Homes on 1.165 ac 86Ole0a Dr. $86,500 .K "8,BAT LIFT. Home RnREDUCED to $895,5000 4 NewOinTheMarAlhB"'PEiD.i(G28.Ave. ,$1.29,995 INCLUDES BOAT. Offering a $10,000 BONUS to de SBrand Nea QBfS Home 3BR/2BA Waterfront Property, AGENT who sells it FIRST. 2485 Riverside Drive,$409,375 E ILAGHOLE Vac amonHoe at Rental rop 2 Bi3VIBA Mobile Country giving 2B3R/2BA 1121 Cabbage Way, $145.000 Home in a very quiet area. 290 Florida Avenue, S 52,375 A oE] RwT jSBrand New CBS Home 3B1R/2BA 943 Gerace C. 3 i"A1 P: ; R T "t' options available, buy $170,375. rent $1,200 monthly, Lnhe l ie a i. ina.l. i I,-i 1. I. I.... ,$108,900 Lc F Sd- .A.c- lease w/ option co buy. Make an appointment today. MONTURA 863.2832a5 City Limits Road .226 ac Just REDUCED TO S67390 Mi;,i.-R,,n,-l -'fl', 21 tforse ClubAve $ 162,5000 Avenue K 8 Lotpackage. water, sewer, nearpark, river I 2- *... 'i..- .r.. lot j.506 "Reducedto$48,500 -1 S t. i -..,,rt 7~NFD r'n'(,'11FRCIAL $320,000 1.25 acreson Live Oak $48000 Lnt r1Tn TWie ,.T 1 I,. r ,..ji $169,000 1.25 Acres on 445 S. l-ronda St & 1.25 Acres on 440 S. %ore Hn. n ach Cl.i ri. ..._ y to list in this quiet Graija St both loits, 4g#r Reduced to $82.000 i: ll ', ..tos ." ORTON'A S a* r -*',,..... 1 '11,.' -', i. .'i- .ini Water Front Property in Turkey Creek. 2B1V2BA on the IeEa ..n, s Nrl 1 M r '.. r ien__ __ i.rdr 'u, t ." s,1-i ii r ,ii "I Ii .1 elm''.10 Le c E.So e .42 -- .:i i -.,, .red Le I.,l t _. ... I ... W 'elW $33,210 3H.8 i85-2!87? mt 'i -,, r- f -- PALMDALE h ; PaIl dI Are -i ,. .1. ..I .r .l.. r 1al s LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER 420 E. SUGARLAND HWY. (863) 983-6663 e ,s (863) 983-9770 WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM E-MAIL: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFTERR .-fOUTRS AN DYESS LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS ANGELICA GONZALEZ (863) 983-.8979 (863)599-1209 (863j22-2215 SE 8L S r EF' ..4. (863)228.0023 RESIDENTIAL C.an.I.- 3 %aICl'E-: ACREAGE 3BR, 1 1/2BA as is C.'t- +/-S5acres$251/acGladesCo. $135,000 22S nit3 Bringalloflfes. 3BR, 1BA $168,000 2BR, 1 BA $279,000 Watercress Farm 15 acres Pioneer Plantation 4B A lM e 2BR, 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) $2 $150K 10 acres IaDeca cleared .4BR, 2BA New Home MOBILE HOMES COMMERCIAL $345,000 3BR/2BA Joshua Blvd Building 2476 sq. ft. on US 3BR, 2BA Many Extras $115,000 1 27 100'xo00' $550,000 $330,000 4BR. 2BA Flaghole B. $200,000 1 1IM W + 3BE. 2BA H.-',ii "jiIh erfsE,, l r'mr^ *rf'" ' 175c-. ,^ ",,,,,l-:,r, ihlp 4o ,.,,0 .,i It C rc r. u lij201, ou 3BISAfS PENDING! VACANT LAND 3BR. 2BAL / ".,J,l, r,0,-K1I I 2' .-,v: .aI- l,- 1 C-i ic LL, tr.. 2BR. I BA Dul-I. $I"K Fl.J k .h-Il '41 ;*13 Si' v.', 13 Bedroom, 2 Bath New Home with many upgrades in new S/D Call For Details .*.NO1 ONV THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS!.'" M.-__ LS, .. S i .... M iS k. S. a' BLrfFe Ch atjp,-ri Uc 3R-E. 2.ali s jY- ^ 4 Is 528.Sugarland Hwvy.,; l ilrdH 18631983 .6559 .. i 'F, *. i I rd l,,i 'ir i S55.,00.00 . PIONEER PLAH7AT70" i5 LADFCA p, i, ..' r, Br I - * v '- n : r' i ni, ,1 - ACREAGE LAo & lOi * *'', ',-,-',i-4u .- i.^ I '- rid*'' -". ... * Fr L, i -. e I. IL .11 i I J F' F .,- f- F F F , r 1 ,I a r'','L -. 'l "' L'1 J F.. Fo l, M l ,, * bF It . ,-.- c' *. L Li 'C , * . C,, F.. * I1 u IL, ' * L,-' 4 'iF. ,r.i 1 .,. -, .," IES. Ude !Thwne Lkeaftt, Jnc,. 863-983-0075 330 W Sugarlond Hwy, Suite 9 Office Hours: Mon. Fri. 9:00 10o 6:00 Saot 10:30 Sun By Appt. Only Visit Us At oldetownereally.ciiymax.com Ask Us About Olde Towne's New FSBO Program HOMES -BEMTER THAN NEW SELLER SAYS BRING OFFER 4. 2. OVER 3,000 SOFT. NORTHSIDE, REMODELED & REPAINTED -COOL OFF THIS SUMMER IN THIS GREAT STARTER 2/1VXOD HOME W' A NICE SIZED EACYY.RDI REDUCED $134,900 *TRIPLE THI -S TIMES THE RO(J[L|URIPLEX WILL 8BE uuTT''3"CON! 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I I I [ i I I I ' "Jhb Rioad 3,, home" VACANT LOTS -PLENTY OF MONTURA LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM CALL TO INQUIRE -DEAL FELL THRUI ONE OF MENTS C-,LL 2 INOLIIRE -HWY 27 COtMMERiC L PROPERTY A.'-IL.ABLF Ii1 SOLITH Bs -.ALL FOP DETAILS RENTALS AVAILABLE *4 2 HOME NE."'L PE,'.',C'DELED * PESC E NTED 'NH'JM *LADEC Ph F. PEPT,'I ,'.AIL-.BLE SOON ,:ALL TO INOUIPE r Caroly-ar-n ia o L ma s < al tryL In c - SFEATURED T a. : LISTING .'4 LA.s a-cet home St ^ I "; s, awanl 3e'ara n 3 reJ to Loa i J2 m uL.s,d pal, a l tdre or pnmed at -$ '290.00' ' .i i iii. 'In F :-iFF E. &roet" Carolyn Thomas 946-2005 aa sociaits: Ann Donohue 228-0221 David Rister 634-2157 a. _ iv -' -~r tLuan B. r Glenn A. Sarah A. Charmaine A. l. Rea t Smith Williams Montgomery 863-6;7-1010 i 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 863-697-0189 Why Wait To Build' Cet it Now! CBS I Operating Fish Farm" L,.:'-iiia f-or .a, 1) Hoolker's Point 3 br/2 Pa M H on 1, New Listing' YES YOU CAN own Home 1,670 sqft. ild -b I car garage, ir..:,ienr Opp:irT..iri.ir, 'rlp'i o :i nri. h il 1,01 .a:res" Ci e, ietal rcoof-over a 2bd I ba recently updated located on Texas Ave. Appliance package r e.;'eniur- Fr.',perr, i Iiar--- or a'.d i Listed .rjt 89,900 MLS# 20064200r5 starTer home ror an unbelied included, city water and sewage. Ready to .,irh 2 Fh.i.e. .:,,f a I rina:; .:.pr'a- hu .-.r -,earl 2) New Listing!! 4 Br/2 Ba M/H ('98 able sales price of $74,900.00 Move in! $165,000.00 completed. Currently, all production is sold Homes of Merit) on 1.25 Acres. Newly out as demand e, e,-d suppi, With a mar- remodeled Master bath. $139,900 2. A 4 toingg C e _k& _Lands_ Sweetwater Ave. This property has ket in need of more product, an ideal loca- MLS# 200644944 Are only part of the beauty of many beautiful kstrees thmat include wild on and a ble e.elpnrr redyto 3) Moore Haven River Gardens. 2 this 3bd/-,ba mobie hanmeon hidden in thick trees & brush. There is an expand, .l,. .- a 3.r -.pFlaurF,'1 tar any- lots ready for your new home. Call for 10 acres. Of cooric here' a abundant of wildlife 2.5 acres 74.9K one aiming for fantastic returns. MS details!! one c arae a .iie ncar S.5 a 7 200645189 Call Glenn @ 677-1441 for i, Moniura Ranch Estates we have port i ?- i 2 shed More ihan Get Preconstruction Price 4 -available more information 1 from 1. a-rs and up. aonewioimefor,oiLiz 49,? C 3BR/2BA, I car garage located on Texas ~- fm 1 a, n a m/r 'o ,= 24, Ave., *Harlem. Subdivision 1673 sq. ft. 2)Montura Ranch Estates An established _" _.-'T c 540K and up. This is a whole new look on life. Special Loan package. Lutz Builders ad ,.opeati3 Animal Rescue Center. 5) Pioneer Plantation 2.5 acres on $160K Pr.prt, i or. 1:,34 acres of Land. Haveyour Riviera St. Reduced to $65,0001! MLS# 3. Happy Camper li,-,"r,, a, j t in-'- alll t.--ter...'.'i.i3-4 bad 200604536 Oak head that are yours and a Rental on North side 3bd/2ba over 2000 '-.:.n, toi rmobitl' H.rrt r.lutsee I.:i pond plus squirrels, raccoons sqft. living. -,:e,-,, ,a.,.:.3el.,, 503 E. appreciate!! $274,900 MLS# 200644616 6)Ridgdill Subdivision 2 Waterfront and deer for neirihbors This Pasadena 51 ,''' pe,- non, i_'hort term M/H ots!! Will not last long at $55K xceptinal lnd is a great place lease ok. 3)lnvestment Opportunity 13 Acres of Eachl! MLS# 200644619 "or ,,ekr d camping nil tot, Producing Orange Grove!! High and dry with 7) Pioneer Plantation 5 Acres loIated build your special home Price.d 3.Acres for Lease Only on Hwy. 27. irrigation from bordering canal. Additional on 20th St. Just north of Tampa with to put a smile on your face @ miles North of town. $150 per acre per acreage available. Listed at $20K per acre. access from Tampa. MLS# 5399K MLS# 200611965 month. MLS# 200626483 200647060 SJ-L il lil 8) Port Labelle Need a place to build 4. Ne Lisn ip corner A ttentlon! r your dream home? Residential Lot @ lot ri-,t, ora 1io ... a.,i lU' -- $44,900:00 Call for.details. p,, ll ., last Surf for Real Estate 9) Need a breeze from a lake? A lonr., . th fot th wiole Es tate 5)Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath 2005 3bd/2 ba with large closets. throughout the Whole state Mobile Home walking distance from. Also a porch viewing a beautiful land- 5. Montura Ranch Estates of Florida using Florida IDX Clewiston High School and Clewiston scaped yard. Only 39,900.00 without leaving the Elementary Schools. Reduced to $89,900!! comfort of your home! MLS# 200636722 Get 2 Realtor263 Hunting Club $42,000 Visit our website at New Listing!! 3 br/2 baCBS Homeon 1/3 ac For the price of 1! 770 S. Shetjand $44,900 www.sugarralty.com in Hooker's Point.. Newroofand new pantt Call Glenn @ 677-1441 or 735 Palm $49,000 www.sugarrealty.com inside and out. Priced to sell at $207,000 le-4 or Shetland $5200 for this feature and .more! MLS#200650646 1 Sarah @ 2286867 Maribel tNa- Sam J. Gonzalez Walker 561-722-7347 863-677-1013 Definitely Not Nice, In fact just rff t,.ood it's a 2 Bd disaster! Fix It Up ful /i '.te.MI and it may just be livable. Anyway, buy this Flaghole!!!! Oak trees, paved drive- Sway, 5' fence, & pole barn on I acre doublewid ,e home in. lot. Almost forgot the beautiful Seminole IJViM ti r not much remodeled mobile home! Listed @ more than the lot value at $162,300.00 $39.9K You won't warnit I miss out on a deal like this' ,?.,0 4bd/2ba dou- Why Pay high space tents blewide on 2.16 acres. Property fea- whn an th lan tures a second mobile home, large when you can own the land steel building and storage sheds. with a 3BllTlli double- $225,000.00 wide with 8001r a double Pioneer Plantation carport, patio, and shed in 420 Union Ave. 2.5 Acres $72.9K Easy Life subdivision It's 4150 Pioneer 17th St. 2.5 Ac 565K going to sell fast at $79.900. 5205 Pioneer 22nd St. 5 Ac 5130K The Best 1.41 acre lake front lot in Looking for vacant land? Montura 105 Pinelake Ave. Call for Well bring your horses showing $77,900.00 because I've got 1.25 acres Now must be the time to buy your tracts available now in Montura Tract tI list, show and sell Montura Ranch Estates. Give poithem, Callor information or an me a call today! 5 Acres in Pioneer w/ steel building Are you looking for peace $215,000.00 and quiet? Well I've got a New Listing t going fast! bedroom 2bath doublewide 2,24' l;ft i cl r r located th 1 i n cIn tl n l ,l n 1,ieview that sits on 1.25 acres in Estates ,-ft-'it l 90 00 Call Montura Ranch Estates and is for showing very secluded. Only acant Land in Harlem! .19 acres $140,000.00 $19,000.00 Cathy S. Garcia 863-228-4798 Se Hbla Espanol1 Very spacious 2001 manufactured home on the lake, has all the room you are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has several walk-in closets and a very large liv- ing/dining area. This home is being offered at $124,900. Oak Trees Line The Driveway!, 3bd/-2ba MH w/ full open deck on front to sit in you rocker. Home sits on 1 acre of land in Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors throughout. Recently remodeled, 5ft fence around property, and pole barn in back yard. Get your hands on this beauty for $162,500 Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded with Oak trees Reduced to $399,000 Gone li JUST REDUCED!!! Absolutely Gorgeous 2004 Homes fff brand new condition. Tv-.ii /l|re with fami- ly room has a fi t. and has a great view r ,.. This home is being offered for $132,500. New Listing MONTURA! 740 S. Hacienda; 1997 4bd/2ba Palm Harbor MH, 6' fence, beautiful lot and trees, detached carport and shed, immaculately! Offered () $144,900.00 priced to sell Looking for a charming deal on the North side of Clewiston? Look no further!! This 2/1 home boasts of character from the moment you step inside. Hardwood floors throughout and a great layout just add to the charm. This gem is a great starter home or investment opportunity and is located in a great neighborhood (W $1 39,900.00 FLAGHOLE! This home is all country living on the outside and nothing but city on the inside! This 1984 3/2 Fleetwood DWMH has been com- pletely renovated you'll think you've stepped foot into a CBS ome. Throw in the fact this one of a kind home sits on 2.5 acres with its own private pond and you can't ask for more! A great home at a great price we've priced right to sell. Offered at $179,900. Call today for your appointment!!! earc^' I E ._ 0," d Reduced Again! 3BD/2BA Nice Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, Horseshoe Ac. @( $119,000 Don't Let This One Slip Away! 2bd/1ba on huge lots in Horseshoe , .r Bring all offers. Seller P.h.. ..u J $1 65K New Listing! 3bd/2ba split floor plan, 6ft. chain link fenced, 2 car garage, well maintained S224.9K New Listing! Sbd/3ba, 2 AC units, 2 water heaters, split floor plan, new tile throughout home, freshly paint- ed, working chimney, great screen patio, new roof, too many extras to name! A must see! $549,900 Got Land? Looking for development land? 28 acs. In LaBelle Ranchettes! Priced to sell fast @ $34K per acre Need Some Space? Spacious 4bd/2ba doublewide MH in Montura. Split floor plan, living room, family room, too many extras! Hurry, won't last! Motivated Seller! Only $5159K Looking for a weekend get away or starter home? 2bd/2ba single wide MH in Montura RanchEstates fenced' and on paved road. Only $84.9K New Listing! Secluded well maintain de r rC.oPer also next to a canal. $124,900.00 Jerry W. Smith S561-261-3444 Mntura Ranch Estates 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K 5 Acres in Pioneer, potential for great home site $165K 2.5 Acres, 3bd/2ba mobile home, fenced, Montura Ranches $165K 1.25 acres in Montura Ranch Estates $39,900.00 3/2 Brick home, pool, new roof," new fencing, Location makes this listing a "Must See"! $305K New Development! Call me for sky valley lots. 5 wooded acres in Pioneer Plan lSrSgi flI gkIng $14 9 Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- factured home in Moore haven $79.9K 2.5 acres Perimeter Rd. $99,000 MH on 1.25 acres in Montura $18,900 Reduced! Moore Haven 3bd/2ba, CBS house $200,000.00 New Listing! 1995 Homes of Merit MH, fenced, above ground pool, ots of storage, and metal roof. Neat & clean. $1 35,900.00 2.5 acres in Pioneer $70K 5 acres in LaDeca $125K Charles H. Kehm III 305-968-2242 Want to Own a Business? Check this Out! Established commer- cial upholstery business and property $250K Own a Piece of Paradise! Beautiful building lot/invest- ment property in Port LaBelle $49.9K Reduced for Quick Sale New Listing! 3bd/2ba CBS hom rn fl Ilhi Out! $225,000.00 Residential Listing on exclu- sive RidcleI % r 3bd/2ba on half l|r(cf. Possible owner IfljU, available. Contact me for details & show- ing. Back On The Market! 3 bed- roonm i 1n Coro Jp erty ,AL ncli of shopping ia L -i r EAs URED ISTI' LA E0,E .0 1-Ef 775 County Rd. 721 Loop NE A little piece of Heaven! Beautiful two story home with spiral staircase and wood floors. Big backyard with' boat access to the Gulf and direct access to Lake Okeechobee. Home on one acre among oak hammocks. Kitchen feature granite counter tops. Property could be used as a Bed & Breakfast. Detached workshop can easily be converted for an additional living area for a Bed & Breakfast. $575,000.00 -1 0O S me e -(c'c 0 Sfc m ~l I Houses Sale I Houses -Sale 1025 i I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses -Sale 1025 1 ic)r- olujr u7 "E; Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, June 29, 2006 I Pb ic No ir I Pbic Noice bic Noice505 I Pb ic o ice DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, w/surrounding diamonds, $500 (863)675-7105 or (863)673-5023 SUITCASE SET: SAMSONITE, Black w/hard shell cases. Great condition. $60. (863)675-3944 LaBelle. Me a I I0 LIFE CHAIR: New, Mauve col- or, $1300 or best offer. (863)517-1570 LaBelle GENERATOR- BRAND NEW Never used, good for 4 BR house. $850 or best offer. (239)657-2427 HOV A ROUND- easy to oper- ate $2500 (863)357-0125 KARAOKE- Bratzs, White, Complete, Good condition. $50. (239)503-4656 LASER VIDEODISC COLLEC- TION & PLAYER, 400 or more discs, $400 or best of- fer. (863)467-5401 PARKING LOT, SWEEPER- Tow behind, Ready to go. Honda, Electric start, Used. $2500. (863)467-4253 BOXER PUP, AKC Champion Pedigree, 25 weeks old, beau- tiful flashybrindle male. $450 863-675-9326/863-673-1214 COCKATIELS, (7), babies, hand feed, bring your cage, $350. (863)983-7807 in Pioneer Plantation area. DOBERMAN PUPPIES, AKC 7 Black & Tan & 3 Red. Health Certificates. Parents on prem- ises. $450. (863)634-6097 FINCH'S & CANARIES $20- $45. (863)697-8731 GERM SHEP PUPS- 8 wks old, AKC, health cert. Champ line, bik/tan, short hair, par- ents on prem, hips cert. (863)254-3344 JACK RUSSELL PUPS Pure bred, shots/wormed, 4 males, 1 female. Cute...cute...cute!!! $250. (239)340-8503 PIT BULL PUPPIES- 3M/5F APBR Lowriders. Ready to go! (863)634-6601 or 634-2250 JACUZZI, Large, outdoor, 6 people, very good condition. $250 (863)612-5037 SINGER, 1978, in cabinet, in good condition. $100 or best offer. (863)467-1046 Telei I15 TOSHIBA- Model CF3566A, 35" Works good. $250. (863)675-0161 TV, 42" RCA, Excellent condi- tion. $800 new, asking $400 (863)447-1198 GENERATOR- Craftsman, brand -new, $600 (863)357-0125 GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH, 200 amps, 250 v, brand new. $1000 (863)763-3665 MAC TOOLBOX- Economizer 4000, asking $800 or best. offer (863)634-0856 or 634-2951 MIG WELDER- Snap-on, 300 amp, With aluminum spool gun, on small wheels $1000. or best offer (863)697-9704. PLASMA CUTTER- Snap-on, will cut up to half inch $1200. or best offer. (863)697-9704 TABLE SAW Rigid, heavy du- ty, 10". New, only used once. 420 or best offer. (772)216-5092 DIRT DEVIL ULTRA, Handheld vaccuum; Used twice, sacri- fice at $25. (863)824-0801 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- ing to add to my collection. Please call to sell coins & paper money 239-693-4891 WHEEL CHAIR LIFT, Inexpen- sive, For back of car. (863)517-1570 Agriculture Christmas Trees 745 Farm Equipment 805 Farm Feed.'Products 810 Farm Miscellaneous 815 Farm Produce 820 Farm Services Offered 825 Farm Supplies/ Services Wanted 830 Fertilizer 835 Horses 840 Landscaping Supplies 845 Lawn & Garden 850 Livestock 855 Poultry/Supplies B60 Seeds/Plants," Flowers 865 BEAUTIFUL RED SORREL 1/4 Horse, 12 yro mare, great manner,16 hands, $1500 incids tack (863)357-1693 CORRAL, 7 or 8 pieces. Very good condition. $700 (863)675-3054 Palamino Gelding, 15 hands, some work w/barrel & poles, loves t6 jump, $1000. (863)634-9314 -MileHm _.- ... --- - 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 PALOMINO- 5 yrs, 15.3 hand, Barn & pastured, Not a be- ginner horse.; $1800. (863)357-1945. Evenings BEHIND THE SHED SALE Lawn mowers, Edger, Yard vac, Awning windows & more $185. for all (863)763-0120 LAWN EQUIPMENT & TRAIL- ER, 2 blowers, 2 weedeaters, edger & more. Call for more info. $9000 (863)532-0368 LAWN TRACTOR, John Deere. $500 (863)763-4567 LRG COMPUTER DESK- Ad- justable height. Removable top $50. or best offer. (561)633-1371. , RAILROAD CROSS TIES- 100, $800. for all, will separate. (863)801-1666 ROTO TILLER- Troy Bilt, 12hp, w/attach, elec start, self prop, like new, $1200 (863)763-1377 SNAPPER, 1982 tractor, built by Massey Ferguson, 55" belly motor, front/end PTO, $1,000.863-674-0216. 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 Property - Rent 945 Roommate 950 Rooms to Rent 955 Storage Space - Rent 960 Aprtens 9011 1,2 & 3 BEDROOMS HOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR RENT. No pets. Call (863)677-0977 or (863)983-4436 CLEWISTON, lbr, Single per- son or couple. No animals, Utilities included + Satellite. (863)673-1363 FOR RENT OR LEASE TO OWN 3 br, 2ba, house, Ig fenced yard, call USA Realty Help for more details (561)531-0043 Pahokee -Build To Suit- Up To 10,000 SQ. FT. Belle Glade Area Real Estate 'I ' Business Places - Sale 1005 Commercial Property Sale 1010 Condos/ Townhouses Sale1015 Farms Sale 1020 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 Investment Property Sale 1035 Land Sale 1040 Lots Sale 1045 Open House 1050 Out of State - Prdperty Sale 1055 Property Inspectionl 060 Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property - Sale 1070 Warehouse Space 1075 Waterfront Property 1080 BEAUTIFUL D/W on 5 Acres, between LaBelle & Clewiston. Horse fenced. Private & Se- cluded. Some owner financing avail. $229,000. Call 239-297-5864 CLEWISTON: 3/2 2001 Dbl. wide on 1/2 acre plus. Moti- vated to Sell $90k- Brendon 863-698-3714/863-686-8900 brendonwoodproperties@ hotmail.com REMODELED 3BR 5+Acres 2BA, completely remodeled, screened pool w/liner, S/S appl's, 3 sheds. $355K (863)467-5052 CLEWISTON, 3br, 2 full ba, 2 awnings, Wide door/hall- ways. Breezeway porch. Shed, Pond in back. Cement dock in back extends out to waters edge. Excellent shape & location. Must see to ap- preciate! (863)228-3909 CLEWISTON, WATERFRONT 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba, HUGE Living Room, Nice Dining Room & Family room. 1/4 acre fenced, new roof & dock. $169,500 neg. (863)805-0272 LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near Courthouse. Lg. rooms, Top Area $218K or Annual Lease $1800 mo. 561-441-2800' PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades galore! Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. Near School. Price to sell. $179,500. or Annual Lease $1900. Owner 863-673-5071 cshdz_04@earthlink.net PORT LaBelle: Unit 4 Ideal 3/1 Starter Home. New roof. Lg. yd.Priceto sell. $146,000. Owner 863-673-5071 SELL YOUR HOUSE IN 3 DAYSI! Cash or terms. Call Elizabeth for details. (561)531-0043 FLAGHOLE, 1 acre, wP99 doublewide, 3BR/2BA, city water, large shed, landscaped. $150,000 (863)902-9355 RT. 27, 5 ac., 3 mi. S of Cle- wiston. 664' frontage Excel- lent potential. Owner financing. $75,000 per ac 954-747-1452 TENNESSEE ACREAGE w/ Views Amazing Views. 4 Beau- tiful Seasons. 1-5 acre parcel. From the $40's. Minutes to Fall . Creek Falls State Park Planned Club House, Nature Trails. Call for appt. 866-481-1810 ADJOINING 1/4 Acre Lots in Unit 102, Glades County on South Hilton Circle. $39,500 each or $77,000 for both. Call (863)673-9491 CLEWISTON Area: Cleared Lot. $12,000. Call Larry Callaway @ (863)673-9129 fo(more',nforrnation.. RTI 27- 5 ac, .3 mi, S of Cle- wiston. 664' Frontage .Excel- lent Potential. Owner Financing $75,000 per ac 954-747-1452 15 ACRE FLORIDA RANCH ESTATE Only $69,900! Short Drive to the Gulf of Mexico Just Minutes from 1-10. Won't last! Call Now! (866)950-5263 Ext 650. 82 Beautiful Acres all useable N.C.-VA border, 4 miles from 1-77. 180 View Blueridge Mountains, trout stream, barns $2900 per acre. Pic- tures. (336)786-5122 or (336)682-8686. ASHEVILLE, NC AREA HOME- SITES 1 to 8 acre parcels from the $80's. Gated, river- front. Just outside Hot Springs, NC. Awesome own- ers' clubhouse. Nature trails, river walk. Phase II Fall 2006. Preview now. Call (866)292-5762. BEAUTIFUL N. CAROLINA. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL WESTERN-NC MOUNTAINS. FREE COLOR BROCHURE & INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES W/ SPEC- TACULAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST- MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com (800)841-5868. BENT TREE 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. Buyers Market Coastal North Carolina 95-100% LTV Fi- nancing Call CCL Inc. Realty (800)682-9951. Cool Western NC Mountains- escape the heat, hurricanes and high prices. Homes, cabins, lots acreage, invest- ments. Prudential Great Smokys Realty, Downtown Bryson City. Call (877)476-6597. Escape the Heat & Head to the Mountains of North Carolina. Call for Details about Round Mountain Falls. (866)930-5263. EUFAULA, AL WATERFRONT 1/2 to 3 acres from the 40's. Gated with Planned club- house, docks, and boat ramp. 2 hours from Atlanta & the coast. Rolling terrain, beautiful hardwoods. (866)882-1107. GEORGIA- BLAIRSVILLE NORTH GEORGIA MOUN- TAINS. Land, Homes, Com- mercial & Investment. "EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD" Jane Baer Realty, (706)745-2261, (800)820-7829 www.jane- baerrealty.com. jane- baer@alltel, net. Gulf front lots $595k. Homes starting mid $300k. New master planned ocean front community on beautiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, TX. www.cinnamon- shore.com, (866)891-5163. KY LAKEFRONT PROPERTY 1 to 40+ acre parcels from the $40s. On Lake Barkley near Land Between.the Lakes. Lakefront, view & wooded sites. Phase II open now! Call (866)339-4966. Lakefront and Lakeview Prop- erties Nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call lakeside Realty at (423)626-5820 Or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. LOOKING TO OWN LAND? In-. vest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront proper- ties..20 to 200 acres. For FREE Special Land Reports: www. landbuyers - guide.com/fl. Real Estate for Sale, Houses, Land, Water-front. National Forest Frontage, Piedmont of NC. Iron Horse Properties, (800)997-2248, www.iron- horseauction .com, NCAL#3936. Tennessee, N. Georgia. Su- perb living opportunities/in- vestments. Beautiful mountain, valley, lake: homes, cabins, retreats, lots, estates, vievirv boulders, streams. //aVjiorid & Ca, Re- altors, Chattanooga. Sewan- ee. (800)489-2402. www.wa Ildorf.com. TN WATERFRONT SALE Start- .ing at $49,900 Charokee Lake Morristown, TN 1-3 Acres WF Parcels Incredible Mtn. Views, Marina, Boat Launch. McKeoughLand .Co. (800)351-5263 www.TNwa- terfront.com. VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with frontage on very large pris-. tine creek, very private, ex- cellent fishing, canoeing, ']uJOd a. ia. rnijar New Riv- ir Tr il ;.|ji' Fj'. $39,500. Owner (866)789-8535- www.mountainsofVA.com, Western New Mexico Private 74 Acre Ranch $129,990 Mt. views, trees, :liiing ill: pastureland, wildlife, borders BLM. Horseback riding, hik- ing, hunting. Perfect family ranch, electricity. 100% fi- nancing. NALC ,(866)365-2825. WNC Mountains 5.71 Acres w/ hardwood trees. Financ- ing available only $39,995. Private lake and river access. This one won't last call today (800)699-1289 or www.riv- erbendlakelure.com. Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home -Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 HOUSES & TRAILER LOTS For Rent, Near Clewiston, Dr. L. E. Thompson, Jr. (754)224-0364 LAKEPORT SINGLE WIDE M/H -14X66, 2br/2ba in 10X25 screened room, new floors, handicap ramp, shady-lot $50,000 Call 863-634-6056 Replacemento de su trailer, service complete con solo una compania traila manu- facturada, nuevas, usadas Ilame al (863-675-8888. Traila Manufacturada, 3/2 ba- nos, lista para ser occupada, localicada en LaBelle en .5 acre de propidad. LLamme al (863)675-8888 Traila manufacturada bajo enganche finaceimento dis- ponible, 3/2 banos, Ilamme al (863)675-8888 Recreation Boats 3005 Campers.- RVs 3010 Jet Skils 3:,15 Marine Accessories 302U Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles "-030 Sport Vehicles.-ATVs 3035 AIR BOAT- 11', Gore Hull, 231 V-6 Buick engine, New prop, battery. Good trailer. Runs good. $1600. 863-697-0135 BASS TRACKER- 94, 18' Pro, 75 hp Mercury. Trailer, $3400. (239)633-7173 KONA JET BOAT, 454 V8, Berkley J12 pump & 20ft gal- vanized trailer, new. $2300 or will separate. (561)876-6469 SEA KAYAK, NW Pursuittour- ing, 17ft. Excellent condition. $600 (863)357-7406 - SEADO 14.5' '95 -Sportster, jet boat, w/trlr., bimini, life jackets, ski equip., good cond. $3900 Negot. 772-785-9291 AMERI-CAMP TRAV. TRL.31' '04, e8BR, iBA, 14' slide out L/R, central air/heat; stereo, sips 6, many extras. $16,900 Negotiable. (772)785-9291 . COACHMAN POP-UP '88- sleeps 6, new fridge & pump sink. Coleman f/g canoe 17' '03. $2500 Neg.863-697-8731 INTL AIRSTREAM '65- 26ft, asking $1500 or best offer (863)763-3735 5TH WHEEL CAMPER- '89, 35' Coachman, needs some woarK i$000 cjll for more ,,:63h. 6,i5-2844 YAMAHA WAVE RUNNER '96,' 3 Seater, Very low hours. Like new cond. w/2 place trailer. $3900. (863)357-1183 DIRT BIKE-SUZUKI 85/L ' 2004, less than 10 hrs., $2K.' (863)634-0856 or 634-2951 H. D.- '99, Dyna Wide Glide, 8400 orig mi., Extra chrome. immaculate cond. $12,500. (863)675-6769, HONDA SHADOW 750 -'83, great shape, 23K, $1400 or best offer (863)697-2198 KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR '01. CRUISER,-4300 mi:, wind-- shield, 1 ; 1`", cc $1250. 8 iJt'."l, J" V YAMAHA VIRAGO, '04, 250V twin,1,100 mi., windshield plus extras, showroom cond., r $2850. (863)674-0149 MANCO 260 CC '04, Less than' 100 hrs, comes w/trailer, will consider trades $2200 neg. (863)441-4534 ARTICAT DVX 250 2006, 4 Whir. Auto., Like new. Low hours. $3500 or best offer. Call Nick @ 863-697-0383, Automobiles Automobiles 4005 Aitos Wanted 4010 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 4020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars 4030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks 4050 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers 4060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 4070 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD- '94, White with rims. Stereo, Leather int. Runs & looks great. $6000. 863-673-6266 CHEVY CAVALIER- '88, 4 Cyl, Auto; A/C, Radio, Pwr door locks 32-34 MPG. Some rust $650. (863)675-1862 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, '90, runs good, sand metallic exterior, tan interior, 1 own- er. $1500. (239)839-0895 COUGARS- A pair, '87, 1 runs good & 1 for parts. $300. (863)673-6266 DODGE SHADOW '92, Auto- matic, A/C works. new tires, $1300 or best offer (561)914-1660 FORD ESCORT '94, 2 door, auto., a/c. $1000 (863)612-5037 FORD ESCORT STATION WAGON, '95, $1200. (863)634-4518 FORD TAURUS- '95, Good condition. Cold A/C, Runs great. $2400. (863)610-0577 FORD TAURUS WAGON, '95, $800 or best offer. (863)983-9908 MAZDA 626- '95, 4 door, 2.0L, Auto, A/C, All power w/ new tires & battery $1000 or best offer 863-261-4538 MAZDA MX6 '90, Low rider. New 17" rims/tires, 2 tone gray. Auto. New trans., $1500 or best offer 561-305-3321 I Mobile Home Sale 20201 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT TheDepartment of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a per- mit (Ile No. 50-0129049-009) to Pahokee Marina, to construct a.flve new dock- ing structures and to accommodate an additional 108 lips. The project proposes to (1) construct five new piers (15,770 sq. ft. total), to ac- ommodate an additional 108slips (224 total), with the following dimensions: ,296 sq.ft., Pier consists of a 22' x 8' (1,70 sq. ft.) access pier, a 72' x 576 sq. ) ermine plaform, wele 4' x 2 (960 sq. ft.) finger piers, and an B 90'(72U0sq. ft) marginal doch; - I 3,424 sq. Pier 0, consists of a 236'x 8' (1,888 sq. ft.) access pier, a 112' x 16 sq. ft.) terminal platform, and eight 4'x 24' (768 sq. ft.) finger piers; c)2,490 sq. Pier E, consists of a 211.3' x 8' (1,690 sq. ft.) access pier, a 50' x 400 sq t.terminal platform, and five 4' x 20' (400 sq. ft) ingerpiers; d 3,296 ft., Pier F, consists of a 220'x 8'(1,760 sq. ft) access pier, a72' x 8' 76 sq. ft. terminal platform, and twelve 4' x 20 (960 sq. ft.inger piers; S3,136 sq.ft., Pier G, consists of a 220'x 8' 1,70 sq. ft) access pier, a 72' x 8 1576 sq.IL) terminal platform, and ten 4'x 20' (800 sq. ft) finger piers; a)n mooring piles; and 12) Install'a sewage pumpout system that will provide service to each slip and W also accommodate transient vessels through a tie-in location at the previously permitted fuel dock (50-0129049-008). The pumpout system will be tied directly to the City of Pahokee's public utility system. The project Is located In Lake Okeechobee, Class I Waters, adjacent to 190 Lower Lake Drive, Pahokee Section 18, Township 42 South, Range 37 East) In Palm Beach County (N 26' 49'32'W 80 40,3"). - The activity includes consideration of an application to modify a 5-year sovereignty submerged land lease to increase containing 535,309 square feet, more or less, for the incorporation of additional docking structures and 108 slips (224 total) within the existing lease area to be used in conjunction with an upland public rec- Sreation development, including a campground, restaurant, and boat repair fa- clifes, which requires no consideration as the lease fees are based strictly on six percent ofthe annualrentalallue fromthewetslip rental area. The application is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Florida Department of Env.nmental Protection, Sutheast District Office, 400 N. Con grass Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The Department will Issue the permit with attached conditions unless a timely peti- tion for an administrative hearing is tiled under sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes, before the deadline for'filing a petition. The procedures for pefitionlng fora hearing are setforth below. A person whose substantial interests am affected by the Department's proposed permittg decision may petition for an administrative proceedin (hearing) under sectianons 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received by the clerk) in the Of- fice of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Maol Station 35, Tailakassee, Floida 32399-3000. Petons by the applicant or any of the parties listed below must be tiled within 14 . days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by a', piv;e,,: mir,,, ia.,, those entitled to written notice under section 120.60(3) :.ih Fria-,, :a irul,: ' . must be filed-within 14.days of publication of the notice or receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under section 120.60(3) of the Florida Statutes, however, any person whoshas askedthe Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The peitioner shall mall a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicat- ed above at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition or request for mediation within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's ri ght to request an administrative determination (hearing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding Initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with rule 28-106.205 of the Flori- da Administrative Code. A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must contain the following information: I ' (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or iden- tif cation number, if known; (b) The name,; address, and telephone number of the petiioner: the nmap ait- ress, and telephone number of the petitioners representative, if any, er.I, i. j be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioners substantial Interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed Issues of material fact. If there are none, the peti- tion must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, as well as the rules or stat- Sutes which entie the petitioners to relief; and (f) A demand tor relief. A petion that does not dispute the material facts on which the Department's action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as setforth above, as required by rule 28-106.301. Because the administrative hearing prices is designed to formulate final agency action, te filing of a peiton means that the Departmens final action maybe dif- ferent from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial inter- ests will be affected by any such final decision of the Department have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements setforth above. Mediation Is not available in this proceeding. Any party to this order has the right to seek judicial review of its under section 120.68 of the Florida Statutes, .by filing a notice of appeal under rule 9.110 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure with the clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counse, Mall Station 35, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahas- see, Florida 32399-3000; and by filing a copy of the notice of appeal accompa- nied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice of appeal must be tiled within thirty days after this order Is filed with the clerk of the Department. 144249 CGS 6/29/06 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ONE Barlow, Florida June 20, 2006 Advertisement No. 1 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Sealed bids will be received at District 1, State of Florida De artment of Transporta.- tion, 801 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 RM. (Bartow LocalTime) on Thursday, July 20, 2006 and will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Multi Purpose Conference Room. Bidders may ob- tain preliminary bid results at httD,/wwwdot state 11 us/cc.admin/ Click on "Let- ting Results"andD1. ----NOTE-- ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN PLANS,'SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY DOWNLOADING A FAX ORDER FORM AND FAXING IT TO U8631 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW DOTSTTE FL US/CONTRACTSADMINISTRATIONDISTRICT1 DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS & PROPOSAL HOLDER LIST: Proposals will not be is- sued after 2:00 RM. (Bartow Local Time) on Wednesday, July19, 2006. Plan holders list will not be Issued after 5:00 pm on Friday, July 14, 2006. (CONTRACT NO. E1F62) District Wide: (BRRP FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT NO 413229-2-52-01 Improvements consists of epaira to expansion joints, concrete approach slabs, prestress deck panels, prestressed beams, structural piles and fender systems, replacement of prestress deck panels, construction of cathodic protection pile jackets and scour protection. (Approx 730 Calendar Days). NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Alan Autry, (863) 519-2228 lan autryiadot state fl us MAXIMUM BUDGETARY AMOUNT $250,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS. FUNDS CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL FROM THE LEGISLATURE (CONTRACT NO. E1F67-RO) County Highlands: (D FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT NO 420961-1-72-01 Work consists of intermediate mowing and litter removal. (Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Gary Burnett, 863) 386-6104 gary.bumett(dot state ti us BUDGET AMOUNT $60,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 3:00 RM. WEDNESDAY. JULY 12,.2006 IN THE HRD TRAINING CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE DISTRICT ONE OFFICE.LOCATED AT 801 NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE, BARTOW, FLOIRDA. BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO CONTRACTORS WHO ATTEND THE PRE-BID MEETING OR THOSE CONTRAC- TORS PRESENT AT THE START OF THE EXPLANATION OF SPECIFICATIONS, HOWEVER CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ORDER SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE PRE-BID MEETING. (THIS NOTICE COME JUST BE- FORE THE (APPROX CALENDAR DAYS) INFORMATION. FUNDS CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL FROM THE LEGISLATURE Cheryl L. Sanchious District Contracts Administrator 142481 CGS/ON 6/29;7/6/06 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS OF CLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of the Cle- wiston Drainage District the Annual Meeting of the Landowners of the Clewiston Drainage Distrnt, for the year 2006, will be held in the office of the District, 350 West Arroyo Avenue, Hendry County, Clewiston, Florida, on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 10:00 o'clock in the morning, for the purpose of: 1.Electing one (1) Supervisor for a term of three (3) years. 2.Recelving annual reports and taking such action there to as the landowners may determine. 3.Transacting such other business that may come before the landowners. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT 143734 CGS 6/29;7/6/06 James Pittman Supervisor PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTTO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection Draft Air Permit No. 0510003-036-AC United States Sugar Corporation, Clewiston Sugar Mill and Refinery- Hendry County, Florida Ap Ii'Jml Ti, T ,i;. i,, i li '; i.i. i ir United States Sugar Corporation. fr jplrphCAir liuri-L.' d iuie.0i'UjiUc i- M,. Neil Smith, V.P of Sugar Process- ing Operations. The applicants mailing address is the Clewiston Sugar Mill and Retfinery, 111 Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440. Facility Location: The United States Sugar Corporation operates an existing sugar mill and refinery in Clewiston at the'intersection of W.C. Owens Avenue and State Road 832 In Hendry County, Florida. Projecd t I'f lJujr, ,I ,1l11'. ir, U- I. ]i lT,-" u,:. j,, 1:11 l .. lb',', friiiiil lJ,., ,'1 : 1 "1 ,]} l i :' a .,:.iTllTl.,] jl,: I I '* u ":. l ,1l :1 I lll l I1.. 1 ,1] .,.I [i" 1:. U i. "1- j .i iln I I ,, ,,r i yr ,i ,1 : ,I r..... r .. l ii III ", : .it l. ri i i .itii h,' WI-, ',, ,I i'.'l- L r:',:'. J ', i 1 'ill '.I 'i ..: 1 I .i I'. i .T .Tm ri l |.l.l :ll,iw ]lv lll; Ml f 1 i l ll' ,! ,l7 l' I-:, ',ii Specific Condition 7 of Permit No. 0510003-027-AC requires, "If the results of the performance test show potential NOx emissions greater than 40 tons per year, the permittee shall submit a PSD permit application or an application to modify this permit to avoid PSD preconstruction review." Accordingly, the applicant requests that the original air construction permit be revised for the following: identify in- stallation of only one burner per boiler; specify the maximum burner caacitv as 130 MMBtu/hour; identify the design NOx emissions rate of 0.17 it. irni i,,,,, reduce annual distillate oil firing from 7.0 to 6.0 million gallons both boilers combined). Ji.i P hllr- l 'I i, 1 llJ j ITII I1:11"1. ,T1.r h 1111i--l 1i 11, 1 Ii i Permitting Authority: Applications for construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210, and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (EA.C.). I .llfll I 'l l" 1 1- ] .. I" jl' "I l I '. I ., rf. ] h t ,' .T,-I [ F ,l t i,|.. ,.,'.. 1 .. l'N l ,l llh h,.,,'i i t.ll I .,| -, l3 1:1. -%, Iml All .r : w , l ,- h h .,i j ,- II i .,iii i. i i. iii i L I i i l i'N i, " Ph j -. IJ I I - 1,, 1,' '.I '" ,l6 ,, ,,1.. 1 ,,, .,.h ..hlI I I .: . persons may contact the Permitting Authority's project review engineer for adi- tional information at the address and phone number listed above. A copy of the complete project file is also available at the Department's South District Office at 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364, Fort Myers, Florida 33902-3381. The South District's telephone number is 239/332-6975. , Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its in- tent to issue an air permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance-that operation of proposed equip- ment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project wll comply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-296, and 62-297, EA.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a Final Permit in accordance with the conditions of the proposed Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an ad- ministrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a different deci- sion or a significant change of terms or conditions. Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the Draft Permit tfor a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of the Public Notice. Written comments must be post-marked, and all e-mail or facsimile comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on or before the end of this 14-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above address, e-mail or facsimile. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number. It written comments result in a significant change to the Draft Permit, the Permitting Authority will issue a Revised Draft Per- mit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments filed will be made available for public inspection. Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed per- mitting decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed with (received by) the Department's Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Petitions filed by.the applicant or any of the parties listed below must be filed within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Written Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within fourteen (14) days of publication of the attached Public Notice or within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Written Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petiton within fourteen (14) days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determina- tion (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compli- ance with Ruae 28-106.205, F.A.C. A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address oi each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, ad- dress and telephone number of the petitioners representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected-.by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed action; (d) A statement of all disputed is- sues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so state; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority's 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 fi,,i .i action, the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority's ',n may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Is- sue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to peti- tion to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding. 143809 CN 6/29/06 EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 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 EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIS- ,TRICT that ursuantto applicablelaws, a meeting of tire landowners of the EVER- GLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISTRICT will beheld on Friday, July 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in Commission Chambers, Belle Glade City Hall, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, West, Belle Glade, Florida 33430, tfor the following purposes: 1. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as the landowners may determine; 2. Traansacting 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 adopt a budget for fiscal year 2006-2007 and to transact any and all business that may come before the Board. If any person ddeides to pe decision mad the byheBoard of Supervisors with respect to any matter considered at these meetings he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that tor such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pursuant to the provisions ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir- ing special accommodations to participate in this meeting, because of a disability or physical impairment, should contact tie District's Attorney, Charmes F Schoech, at 561-655-0620 at lease live (5) calendar days prior tothe Meeting. DATED this 29th day of June, 2006 BY: Charles F Schoech, Asst. Secretary and Counsel to the District. 144554 CGS 6/29/06 & 7/6/06 2003 Golf Gas, Shuttle, HeadlightsTaillights, Horn, Backseat, Extended Top Call Sherri (863)763-6434 2003 EZO Golf iar Electric, Windshield, Club Protector, Automatic Charger, Beautiful Carl Call Sherri (863)763-6434 I Golf Carts I Golf Carts Rln qnl IP.rrATInN NnT[P.F IS YOUR HOME IN NEED OF REPAIRS? DO YOU HAVE HURRICANE-RELATED REPAIRS? DO YOU NEED DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE? HENDRY COUNTY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF HURRICANE HOUSING RECOVERY PROGRAM (HHRP) TO ASSIST WITH HOUSING NEEDS AND REPAIRS Mobile homes, modular homes or other forms of manufactured homes located on land owned by the applicant are also eligible for this assistance. All properties must be located in Hendry County, the City of Clewiston and the City of LaBelle. If insurance and/or FEMA funds were received, funds must be, contributed to repair / replacement cost. In order to qualify for this program, your household income, based on the number of people in the family, must be within the range noted below: (Income Information for FY 2006) Numberof 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 'People in Family Extremely Low $9,300 $10,600 $11,950 $13,250 $14,300 $15,350 $16,450 $17,500 Income Very Low Income $15,450 $17,650 $19,850 $22,050 $23,800 $25,600 $27,350 $29,100 Low Income $24,700 $28,250 $31,750 $35,300 $38,100 $40,950 $43,750 $46,600 Moderate Income $37,080 $42,360 $47,640 $52,920 $57,120 $61,440 $65,640 $69,840 OPEN ENROLLMENT WLL BEGAN JULY 30 THRU AUGUST 30, 2006 APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT: HENDRY COUNTY S.H.I.P. OFFICE 25-E. Hickpochee Avenue, Courthouse Building, LaBelle, Florida 33935 To obtain additional information contact Lupe Taylor, SHIP Coordinator LaBelle Office 863-675-5297 or Clewiston Office 863-983-1491 (Tuesday's only) The HHRP Program is established in accordance with Section 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code Chapter 67-37. In accordance with the provision of ss. 760-20-760.37, it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, ,or handicap in the award/application process for eligible housing. emc n^r r, noini Th....sday. Jue2.20 erigtecm unte ot f aeOecoe SAAB COUPE- '92, Blue, Leather seats, Sun roof. Needs Alt. belt, $1200. Neg. (863)675-7878 SATURN- '93, 2 door, Needs work. $350. or best offer. (863)673-6266 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2000, Au- to. trans., Very good condition. A/C, Low mileage. Asking $10,000. (863)902-0013 VOLVO 240, '92, $2500. (863)634-4518 -U AUTO WANTED: Looking to buy Antique Car/ Convertible/ Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 CHEVY '78 3/4 4X4, On 40s mudd truck, no title, runs/drives good $2500 neg (863)441-4534 FORD F150 '91, 4x4, runs good. $1250 (863)763-4567 FORD F-250 1982 6CYL, 4 speed granny low tranny. Good mud/farm truck. $800 Call 863-697-3865 GM TRANS AXLE- $350 or* best offer (863)467-8856 Liberator All Terrain Truck Tires, (4), LT245/75R16, new, $200. (863)655-0030 POSI UNIT- 8 1/2", $150 or best offer (863)467-8856 SUPER SWAMPERS (4) SSR radials. 33"x12.5" on 15" rims. Off road only. Good cond. $395. (561)996-7069 TIRES (4), Hummer, w/heavy duty steel spoke wheels, 8 lug, 36x12.50x16.5 Like new. $225 (863)357-8788 TONNEAU COVER, A.R.E. Fi- berglass, Fits '01-'03 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, white. $450 neg.(863)697-0328 CHEVY '88, Full size, runs ex- cellent, $900 (863)763-6591 FORD LARIAT '86, 6 cyl., a/c, p/s, p/b. Good Work truck. $1200 (863)763-1370 I Puli No ice DODGE 150 '93- runs great, broken frame, will not turn to the right $500 takes it (863)673-1822 FORD '86, V8, 1 ton rear end, 8ft bed, glass fenders, great shape. Runs great. $800 (561)876-6469 FORD F150 '89, Runs good, needs body work. $750 or best offer. (863)357-0223 after 6 p.m. FORD F150 XLT LARIAT, '89, 2wd, new tires, clutch & paint, runs great, $2500. (863)635-1144 FORD EXPEDITION '99- black, Ithr nt, loaded, new tires, up- graded sound system $9000 neg (863)801-4196 GMC JIMMY 4X4 '94 cold a/c, auto,/w, p/I, runs good. $1800. (863)467-5052 DUAL AXLE TRAILER- 12X6.4, New tires. Electrical wiring included. Needs paint $550. (863)675-0161 WELDING TRAILER, w/boom. $1200 (863)763-3451 CHEVY STEP VAN '85- cus- tom steel shelf, runs good, $2500 (863)635-7276 or (863)528-3032 Frostproof Public Netices Public Notice 5005 $tate Public - Legal Notice 5500 LEGAL NOTICE The following vehicle will be sold at pub- lic auction on July 11th, at 8:00 a.m. at Affordable Towing, 2190 NW 16th St., Belle Glade:, FL: 1988 Ford Van VIN #1FTFE24Y8JHB36225 144526 CGS 6/29/06 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. CP 08-37 IN RE: ESTATE OF LEOLA JACQUEUNE CLOSE, Deceased. AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Leola Jaqueine Close, deceased, File Num- ber CP 06-37, Is pending In the Circuit Court for Glades Couny, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the mailing address of Which is Post Office Box 10, Moore 'Haven, Florida 33471. The names and address of the personal representa- tives and the personal representatives' attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate including on- matured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice Is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de- mands against the decedent's estate. including unmatured, contingent or un- liquidated claims, must tile their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- TER, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is June 29th, 2006. Personal Representatives: Sarah M. Close 1904 Hidden Valley Road Tallahassee, Floridda 32308 George E. Close 1504 Isabel Court Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Attomey for Personal Representatives: Terrence T. Darlotis Attome at Law Forida arNo.190057 Post Office Box 16005 Tallahassee, FL 32317-6005 144144 CGS 6/29;7/6/06 MEETING NOTICE ofthe . Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board Region 24 Date: July12, 2006 Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: Career and Service Centers of Southwest Florida 4150 Ford Street Extension Fort Myers, Florida Information: Netite-Bryant, Administrative Professional 1442 6/~ Exnt. 246 How last can your car go? It cangoeven er when you sel it i he cha eds. I Pul c Notice REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) CN060254/3600001273 GOLDEN GATE CANAL WEIR NO. 2 REPLACEMENT, COLWER COUNTY, FLORIDA The South Florida Water Management District wil receive sealed bids trough the Procurement Office, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, for Golden Gate Canal Weir No. 2 Replacement, Collier County, FL on Thurs- day, July 27, 2006 at 2:30j.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened and publicly read. Project includes removaleplacemes of easthg Weir. Excavation & de-watering, steel sheet piles w/ concrete cap, service bridge, three Obermeyer gates, control building, staff gages & stilling wells, telemetry, opera- tion platform & railing, ladder, safety barriers, propane tank, security fence & gates, earthwork, rip-rap, grassing & roamd work. An OPTIONAL pre-bMid confer- ence will be held on Friday, July 14, 2006 at 10.00 a.m. at Big Cypress Basin Service Center, 6089 Janes Lane, Naples, FL 34109 For directions call 239-597-1505.A site vst will imnmedilatillo.w. All bids must conform to the instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest- ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading it for free at ww.stwnd.go purchasing a set for $146.00 at the above address, by call- ing (561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-52. The public is Invited to attend the bid opening. Inhfomatlon on the stata of this so- citation can be obtained at our web site ww.stwh d.goiv. 144442 CGS 6/29/06 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.CP06-32 IN RE: ESTATE OF ELMER GEORGE CLOSE, Deceased. AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Elmer George Close, deceased, File Number CP 06-32, Is pending In the Circuit Court for Glades County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the mailing address of which is Post Office Box 10, Moore Haven, Florida 33471..The names and address of the personal representa- tives and the personal representatives' attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate Including un- matured, contingent or unlquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice Is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or de- mands against the decedent's estate including unmatured, contingent or un- liquidated claims, must filo their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is June 29th, 2006. Personal Representatives: Sarah M. Close 1904 Hidden Valley Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 George E. Close 1504 Isabel Court Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Terrence T. Darlotls Attomey at Law Florida BarNo. 190057 Post Office Box 16005 Talahassee, FL 32317-6005 144145 CGS6/29;7/6/0 . Grah a bargain from yeur neighbor's garage, attic, basementor cls- et In today's classilleds. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Cam No.:2005-CA-231 GIASH AHMED, Plaintiff VS. MOHAMMED. A. SALIQUE, a married man, ALTAF SADIK, ABDUL BARI and SUSAN MERCEDES, Defendants. NOTICEOF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: ABDUL BARI . Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed and commenced in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to it, on the Plaintiff's attorney, whose name and address is JOHN W. JORDON, ES- QUIRE, OF GLENN J. SNEIDER, L.C., at 200 S.W. 9th Street, Okeechobee,. Florida 34974, and file the original with'tthe clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 7/21/06; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the com- plaint or peittion. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in The Democrat. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Moore Haven, Florida on this 15th day ofJune, 2006. JOE FLINT As Ci., r Ci a.joil Cvu By J.e'nivli, uEI As Deputy Clerk 144327 CGS 6/29;7/6,13,20 Notica to Public The Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors will conduct their monthly business meeting on Thurs- day, July 6th at 2:00 p.m. In the Com- mission Chambers at the LaBelle City Hall, 481 W. Hickpoochee Avenue, La- Belle, Florida. 144688 CGS 6129/06 Notice to Public The Hendry County Hospital Firance* Committee will conduct their monthly business meeting on Thursday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the LaBelle City Hall, 481 W. Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle,' Florida. 144690 GCS 6/29/06 When you wat something sold, advertise In the ctasnledS. , I Puli Not ic I ubicNo ice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF EVERGLADES AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISTRICT FORTHEADOPTION OFTHEBUDGETFORFISCALYEAR2006-2007 YOUARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that publichearing bythe Board of Supervisors of the . Everglades A cultural Area Environmental Protection District will be held on Fri- day, July 14, 2006 at 9:30 am. (or immediately following the Annual Landowners Meeting) in Commission Chambers, Belle Glade City Hal, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, West, Belie Glade, Florida 33430. The purpose of this public hearing is to hearall abjections to the budget as pro- posed, to make such changes to the proposed budget as the Board of Supervis- ors deems necessary and to adopt the budget as finally approved by the Board of Supervisorsforte district. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors with respectto any matter considered at these meetings he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose,1he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pursuantto 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 E Sch ech, at 561-655-0620 at least five (5) calendagjayspriortothe Meeting. DATED this 29th day of June, 2006 BY: Charles F. Schoech, Asst. Secretary and Counsel to the District. 144572 CGS 6/29/06& 7/6/06 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Florida Heartland Rural HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortium for De- Soto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee Counties. WILL POST A DRAFT COPY OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN forth Six Counties. These.documents may be viewed at the Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 106, Okeechobee, Florida from June 15, 2006 until July 15, 2006. ANY PERSON WHO MIGHT WISH TO PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENT ON THE PRO- POSED CONSOULDED PLAN, WHICH IS POSTED FOR CITIZEN-NOTIFICATION AS NOTICED ABOVE, IS, HEREBY ADVISED THAT HE/SHE MAY DO SO BY DELIVER- ING OR MAILING SUCH COMMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS TO GEORGE A. LONG, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, 304 NW 2ND STREET, ROOM 106, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972. The Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, does not dis- criilnate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimina- tory policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone re- quiring reasonable accommodation is provided for In the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact Kim Long, ADA Coordinator, at.(863) 763-9312. 143822 CGS 6/29/06 REQUEST FOR BIDS (RF) CNB060733/3600001284 S-127 PUMP STATION HARDENING & UPGRADE, GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the Procurement Office, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, for S-127 Pump Station Hardening .& Upgrade, Glades County, FL on Wednes- day, July 26, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened and publicly read. Project includes hardening of existing pump station, in- place concrete, telemetry, utility & fuel lines, channel dredging, demolition, rip- rap, earthwork, drainage, removal & replacement of asphall sewage septic tank & force main and trash rake & screens. An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, July11, 2006 at10:00 a.m. at Okeechobee Field Station, 1000 NE 40th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972. For directions call (863) 462-5280. A site vioit will immeiliately flollw. All bids must conform to the Instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest- ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading itfor free at wwwsfwmd.g.o, purchaselng a set for $274.00 at the above-address, by call- ing1(561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public Is invited to attend the hid opening. Information on the status of thIs so- ciltation can be obtained at our web site-www.sfwmd.gov. 144452 CGS 6/29/06 One man's trash Is anoth- er man's treasure. Turn your trash to treasure with an ad In the cassl- glds. Reading -a newspaper helps you understand the world around you. No wonder newspaper readers are more suc- cessful people I Puli Notice [Pbic Notice SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE OFWORK PLAN Notice is hereby given that pursuant to "The Water Rights Compact Among the Seminole Tribe of Florida, The State of RFlorida, and The South Florida Water Man- agement District', the 1st Amendment to the 18th Annual Work Plan of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been submitted to the South Florida Water Manage- ment District. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, 6073 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024, has sub- mitted, on June 15, 2006, the 1st Amendment to the 18th Annual Work Plan to include the following projects: Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation: Housing Feid Office (S13/T39S/R32E) assembly of a prefabricated building to be utilized as an officetworkshop/storage building. A containment berm, a surface water management system, will surround the building and erosion control structures will be installed. Veterans' Center (S13/T39S/R32E) construction of pentagonal shaped building that will house at least one museum, two paring areas and a stormwater detention area over 9.165 acres, Coconut Creek Tribal Trust Land - Butler Building Drainage the use of six 10" yard drains and three Type C ditch bottom inlets to prevent flooding of building floors. The Work Plan describes exist- ing and proposed activities on Seminole land. The Brighton Reservation is locat- ed In Glades County, Township 40 South, Range 32 East Township 39 South, Range 32 East Township 39 Soth, Range 33 East; Township 38 South, Range 33 East. The Immokalee Reservation is located in Collier County, Township 47 South, Range 29 East. The Big Cypress Reservation is located in Hendry County, Township 47 South, Ranges 32-34 East. The Hollywood Reservation is located In Broward County, Townships 50-51 South, Range 41 East. Interested persons may comment upon the Work Plan or submit a written request for a copy of the Staff Report containing proposed agency action regarding the Work'Plan by writing to: Environmental Resource Regulation, South Florida Water Management Distrit, PO qox 24680, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680; such comments or requests must be received within 30 days from the date of publica- tion. No further public notice will be provided regarding this Work Plan. A copy of the Staff Report must be requested In order to remain advised of further proceedings. Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an Administrative Hearing re- garding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request therefore after reviewing the Staff Report. 144450 CGS 6/29/06 SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORK PLAN Notice is hereby given that pursuant to "The Water Rights Compact Amon the Seminole Tribe of Florida, The State of Florida, and The South Florida Water Man- agement District", the 2nd Amendment to the 18th Annual Work Plan of the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been submitted to the South Florida Water Manage- menrit District. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, 6073 Sfiding Road, Hollywood, FL 33024, has sub- mitted, on June 15, 2006, the 2nd Amendment to the 18th Annual Work Plan to Include the following projects: Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation: Pas- ture Pumps assmbly of six surface water pumps to .provide additional lift to overcome elevation differences for supplemental irrigation to pastures. Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation: Claudia Gore Driveway Culvert access to home site by way of B4 ditch with a two pipe culvert structure. Immokalee Seminole Indian Reservation Administration Building Additional.Drainage construction of 24' swale on lower end of the bottom toe of the pad to capture water, and route water into a nearby detention pond. The Wdrk Plan describes existing and pro- posed activities on Seminole land. The Brighton Reservation is located in Glades , County, Township.40 South, Range 32 East; Township 39 South, Range 32 East; Township 39 South, Range 33 East; Township 38 South, Range 33 East. The Im- mokalee Reservation is located in Collier County, Township 47 South, Range 29 East. The Big Cypress Reservation is located In Hendry County, Township 47 South, Ranges 32-34 East. The Hollywood Reservation is located In Broward County, Townships 50-51 South, Range 41 East. 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Summer will sizzle according to NOAA Earth Talk The .Summer Outlook Seasonal forecasters at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center are expecting above normal temperatures west of the Missis- sippi, in the state of Florida,- in the New England region and in the southern. half of Alaska. NOAA cautions the public, these areas could very well expect high temperatures for prolonged days, triggering heat waves and creating wildfire risks in many areas,; especially in the West. In contrast, below-average temper- atures are expected in Hawaii this season. The seasonal precipitation forecast is less certain. However, there is a tendency for dryness in the southern Plains and wetness in the southern Atlantic states this summer. U.S. Drought Status Currently, extreme to excepv- tional drought (the highest rat- ing depicted on the current U.S. Drought Monitor) is in the Southwest, extending northeast- ward into western Oklahoma and southeastern Colorado; Also, extreme drought affects northeast Colorado into south- west Nebraska, as well parts of southern Texas and the central Gulf coast. "Improvement in drought conditions is likely along the Gulf Coast states and up the Appalachians," said Douglas Lecomte, NOAA Climate Predic- tion Center's drought specialist. He added, "Although we cannot count on major relief for much 'of the drought stricken area in the central and southern Plains, the outlook for the next two weeks does calls for less heat and increased rainfall to provide some reason for near-term opti- mism." "With El Nifio/La Nifia neu- tral conditions in place, seasonal weather will be driven by more subtle impacts from global sea surface temperatures along with random fluctuations of the cir- culation pattern and feedbacks from ground and soil content levels feeding back into the atmosphere," said Michael Halpert, NOAA Climate Predic- tion Center's seasonal forecast- er. Summer weather can often bring severe weather. NOAA has a plethora of severe weather safety information online. I NOAA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is dedicated to enhancing eco- nomic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and cli- mate-related events and provid-' ing environmental stewardship of the nation's coastal and' marine resources. - Trips to all national parks on the decline ARLINGTON, VA A Nature Conservancy-funded study to be published next month found that per capital visits to U.S. national parks have been declining since 1987, after having risen for the pre- vious 50 years. The drop occurs as the use of electronic media is on the rise something that researchers call "evidence of a fun- damental shift away from people's appreciation of nature." "When children choose TVs over trees, they lose touch with the physical world outside and the fun- damental connection of those places to our daily lives," said Steve McCormick, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. "A simu- lated waterfall can never compare with the wonder of Niagara Falls, and an electronic world cannot replicate the awe of standing at the base of half-dome in Yosemite or watching the eruption of Old Faith- ful. These places aren't just part of the American experience; they're part of the human experience - something no one should miss." The data was analyzed by Uni- versity of Illinois ecologist Oliver Pergams and Stroud Water Research Center ecologist Patricia Zaradic with contributions from Conservancy Lead Scientist Peter Kareiva. The project was funded "Achieving meaningful conservation in the 21st century takes tremendous commitment, innova- tion, and collaboration. Conservation is becom- ing increasingly more difficult as the pressure to develop natural areas becomes intensified, and we will be relying on the next generation to carry forth this very important work." Steve McCormick, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy through a National Science Foun- dation grant to The Nature Conser- vancy. While more than two dozen variables were tested, Pergams said that video games, home movie rentals, going out to movies, Inter- net use, and rising fuel prices explained almost 98 percent of the decline in people visiting national parks. "It's fairly stunning," Pergams said, but he cautioned that correla- tion is not the same as.causation. "We've shown statistically that the rise in use of these various types of media, as well as oil prices, is so highly correlated with the decline in national park visits that there is likely to be some association." Pergams and Zaradic ruled out variables such as family income, aging of the population, a recent rise in foreign travel or park capaci- ty as major factors. These variables .were tested, but the correlations were not nearly as strong as home entertainment and fuel prices, Pergams said. He added that fur- ther research is needed to explain the relationships found in this study. Both the researchers and McCormick also noted that the results of the study point to a need to find ways to connect children to the special places and natural sys- tems that sustain us all. "We demonstrate our values in the way we allocate our time," suggested Zaradic. "Research indicates that children who experience nature with a mentor develop an appreci- ation of nature as adults." "Achieving meaningful con- servation in the 21st century takes tremendous commitment, innovation, and collaboration," added McCormick. "Conserva- tion is, becoming increasingly more difficult as the pressure to develop natural areas becomes intensified, and we will be relying on the next generation to carry forth this very important work." The Conservancy continues to step up its efforts to engage young people in environmental and con- servation issues through the orga- nization's Web site, such as by offering podcasts for "nature on the go" and by allowing people to join the Great Places Network via email. The Conservancy has also worked with parents on a "Take Your Child to Nature Day," and at the end of this month, the Conser- vancy and the National Park Ser- vice are sponsoring a "BioBlitz" educational activity at Potomac Gorge near Washington, DC. There are ample volunteer oppor- tunities at many of the 1,400 other nature preserves as well. The study is set to be published in the Journal of Environmental Management next month. Everyone, donate to Nature Conservancy From the Editors of F/The Environmental Magazine Dear Earth Talk: What is the significance of the recent discov- ery of a cow in Alabama having Mad Cow disease? Isn't that the very first: in 'North America? Should we be. worried? -'Chris Carroll, Austin, Texas Actually, Mad Cow Disease, technically known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), was first detected in North America in January 1993, when a beef cow that had been imported' from Britain to the Canadian province of Alberta. tested positive. The Canadian government destroyed that par- ticular cow, as well as its entire herd, in order to quell the poten- tial spread of the disease. Federal agricultural agencies in both Canada and the United States then stepped up testing for BSE coast-to-coast while imposing stricter import criteria for cows coming in from abroad. And since the disease spreads not from direct cow-to- cow contact but only through consumption of infected'feed, both countries banned rendered cow remains from being added to cattle feed beginning in 1997. The redoubled efforts seemed to pay off, as another case of BSE didn't show up in North America for a decade. But then in May 2003, veterinary offi- cials in Alberta confirmed anoth- er case, but this time involving a cow born in Canada. -Seven months later, American officials announced the first case of BSE in the U.S., when the remains of a deceased cow from a farm in Washington State tested posi- tive. Regulators feared that some meat may have made its way into supermarkets, which in turn sparked a wave of mad cow hys- teria, including import bans on American beef by some foreign countries. Records showed that the cow had been born in Cana- da, leading to cross-border fin- ger pointing. But when the dis- ease showed up in a Texas cow in June. 2005, and then again recently in an Alabama cow, Americans stopped blaming Canada and began looking to stem the spread of the disease within U.S. borders. BSE, a fatal disease of the nervous system of cattle, first appeared in the United Kingdom in the mid-lq,0s' and then spread across Europe, peaking at almost 1,000 new cases per week in 1993. 'In 1996, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), an offshoot of BSE, was detected in humans and linked to the eating of meat and cattle products contaminated with BSE. Fewer than 200 cases of vCJD, all originating in Western Europe, have been detected since the human disease was first identified. Despite assurances by both Canadian and U.S. officials that BSE cases in recent years have been isolated ones and that North American beef is fit for human consumption, some skeptics aren't so sure. "This dis- ease is endemic in U.S. herds," says News Target health and wellness columnist Mike Adams. "It is circulating in cows right now and there are almost cer- tainly cows infected with mad cow disease that are being slaughtered and used in the human food supply," he adds. Adams is worried that the mil- lions of Americans who eat red meat every day are putting themselves at risk while the gov- ernment focuses on spinning the story to stifle valid concerns. CONTACTS: Health Canada BSE Information, www.hc- sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/animal/bse- esb/index_e.html; U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture BSE Newsroom, www.aphis.usda. gov/newsroom/hot_issues/bse.sh tml. GOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION? Send it to: EarthTalk, c/o E/The Environmental Maga- zine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; submit it at: www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/thi weekk, or e-mail: earthtalk@ emagazine.com. Read past columns at: www.emagazine.conm/ earthtalk/archives.php. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS Do you know that charging a soy latt6 or searching the Internet for movie times can make a differ- ence in the world? It can. Through corporate partnerships, The Nature Con- servancy and other nonprofit organizations are benefiting from people with a lot of heart; but only a little time. Here are some suggestions on how to make a difference for the envi- ronment when going about your daily business: Get a Nature Conservancy Visa credit card. The Nature Conservancy receives a percent- age of every purchase made with a Nature Conservancy Visa credit card. Everyday purchases are combined with those of other card members to produce a substantial sum for protecting the natural world that sustains us all. Go to: nature.org/credit- card for more information. Search the Web using: www.goodsearch.com. You can search the same way you would Google or Yahoo!-just enter your keyword, search and get results. Every time you do, money goes to your favorite charity or school. The site is powered by Yahoo!, so you can expect the same quality search results that you get with other search engines. Note: The Nature Con- servancy of Florida can be select- ed specifically by entering "The Nature Conservancy" in the area provided for selecting your chari- ty. Scroll down the listing of Nature Conservancy chapters until you see, The Nature Conser- vancy of Florida (Altamonte Springs, FL). 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