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Title: Glades County Democrat
Alternate Title: Democrat
Physical Description: Newspaper
Language: English
Publisher: Glades Pub. Co.
Place of Publication: Moore Haven Fla
Creation Date: July 6, 2006
Frequency: weekly
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Subjects / Keywords: Newspapers -- Moore Haven (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
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Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Glades -- Moore Haven
Coordinates: 26.834167 x -81.096111 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Began in 1922.
Numbering Peculiarities: Vol. 8, no. 12 (June 21, 1929) issue misdated 1920.
General Note: Editors: R.B. Child, <1926>; Keathley Bowden, <1929>.
General Note: Description based on: Vol. 5, no. 29 (Sept. 24, 1926).
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Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, July 6,2006 Volume 80, Number 3
Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, July 6, 2006 Volume-80, Number 3


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Lakeport entity
to meet
The Lakeport Community
Association will have a busi-
ness meeting- on Tuesday,
July 11 at 7 pm at the com-
munity center. July 13 will be
the last day for the Kid's of
summer program. All mem-
bers are encouraged to
attend this meeting.

Narcotics
Anonymous meets
Narcotics Anonymous
meets Monday's at 7 p.m. for
open discussion meeting at
Buck Head .Ridge Christian
Church, 3 Linda Road; Buck-
head Ridge. For more infor-
mation please call (863)634-
4780.

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 collaborative leader-
ship and advocacy in meet-
ing 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, Clewis-
ton, phone (863) 983-4316
(John 3:16) or email CREW-
headquarters@aol.com.


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Index
Classifieds . .19-23
Obituaries . . .2
Opinion ... .4
School . . . .9

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County lifts ban on burning


By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Glades County Democrat
GLADES COUNTY The
Glades County Commission
recently lifted its ban on burn-
ing a ban that strongly dis-
couraged all forms of outdoor.
burning throughout the county.
The ban, imposed by the
county commission by resolu-
tion several months ago, was in.
direct response to the spread of
brush fires in the region earlier


this year. The goal was to mini-
mize the possibility of a fire
spreading in the region.
"Since everything is like tin-
der, you can't control it any-
more," said Wendell Taylor,
County Manager of the dry
grass areas in the county.
With reports of rampant
brush fires in large regions of
South Florida including fires
that broke out in areas of the
county itself the commission
decided to support the resolu-


tion banning outdoor burning.
While not strictly enforced
through fines, the resolution,
according to Mr.Taylor, never-
theless encouraged residents .in
the county to refrain from start-
ing fires outside their homes.-
"Fires are dangerous," said
Mr. Taylor. "You can throw a
cigarette and it can pick up and
burn. If the fire department
found. you had an illegal fire,
you'll get a chance to answer to
someone."


Suspended in time: Cypress Knee Museum


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Suunne.rlJ ro NllDeen Mountain,
This picture was taken from the old State Road 29.of the original entrance to the Muse.-
um before U.S. 27 divided the Museum and the workshops in half.

Final judgment on Gaskin's land


By Nancy Dale
Special to the Glades County
Democrat
"The Agreed Final Judg-
ment" on two of three remain-
ing lawsuits by Lykes Brothers
against Tom Gaskins, Jr. that
relinquishes all rights, title -and
interest or claim to the real
property upon which the Tom
Gaskins, Jr. family has been
residing for more than 40 years,
has been settled.
Lykes brothers conveyed the
land to the State of Florida Dec.
2, 1999, subject to the contrac-
tual duty of Lykes to clear title
and deliver possession of the
land to the state.
When Tom Gaskins, Jr. did
not vacate the property by the
closing date of the Lykes/State
of Florida property settlement
agreement, an eviction notice
was filed by Lykes in Glades
County, then moved to Hendry
County, for a jury trial originally
scheduled for June 7.
However, the trial was post-
poned in lieu of the mediation
to negotiate an agreement that
has been ongoing between


Lykes attorney, Bert Harris,
Gaskins Attorney Kenneth
Jones, a Mediator and The
Nature Conservancy, a non-
profit organization
The lasi remaining ursi.etikd
lawsuit for which attorneys will
not provideedetails, involves the
Cypress Knee Museum property
on the west side of U.S. 27,
across from the Gaskins home-
stead.
The "Agreed Final Judg-
ment" delineates that the, "Per-
sonal property and improve-
ments situated on the land -
including all buildings and their
respective contents, but exclud-
ing all trees and growing things
- are the property of Tom
Gaskins Jr. and Billie Jo Gask-
ins, husband and wife.
"Plaintiff Lykes makes no
claim upon Gaskins' personal
property. Lykes waives and relin-
quishes all claims for rents, prof-
its, and damages against Gask-
ins pertaining to the Gaskins' use
and occupation of the land."
The judgment was approved
and agreed -upon by all parties,
and filed in Hendry County
June 8, 2000.


The mediation between
Lykes and the' Gaskins family
was mediated by' attorney
James Nulman. All parties
entered into the Ft. Myers medi-
ation June 2nd, 2000. The medi-
ation agreement involves the
relocation of the Gaskins per-
sonal property all buildings
and contents to Venus, north
of Palmdale off U.S. 27.
The Nature Conservancy will
pay $75,000 towards the cost of
moving the Gaskins', personal
property from the land to the
Venus area in Glades County.
When questioned, Larry
Campbell, of the Division of Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission, the future manage-
ment agency of the new Man-
agement area said there were
presently no plans to .construct
another catwalk, or other struc-
tures on the Gaskins homestead
property when vacated.
Dr. Dale is the author of
Where the Swallowtail Kite
Soars: The Legacies of Glades
County, Florida and the Vanish-
ing Wilderness. To contact the
author: www.nancydalephd.
com or 863 214-8351.


The fire department battled
several fires in Palmdale and
Muse, among other places, dur-
ing the height of the brush fires
in Florida.
After recent rainy events in
Glades County, the commission
decided it was time to lift the
ban, agreeing that the potential
for fires was greatly diminished.
The vote was unanimous last
week during the commission
meeting.
"Because the rain has come,


things are wetter now," said Mr.
Taylor.
Even with the lifting of the
ban, the county urges residents
to practice safety when starting
outdoor fires. The county's fire
department asks residents to
make sure that they follow
proper steps before starting a
fire, including: keeping a water
hose nearby, never leaving a fire
unattended, and making sure
that all fires, are completely out
before leaving the area.


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Missing mail



on landfill



issue found


Commission
upholds earlier vote

By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Glades County Democrat
GLADES .CO.UNTY -
Despite the discovery of a miss-
,ing piece of correspondence
from Waste Management, the
Glades County Commission
decided to uphold a previous
decision to end negotiations
with the company and imple-
ment an interim agreement.
The letter, % which c:,niajiind
several change? that County
A,-i:rrni- RPichail Pringle had
asked to be included in the
county's agreement with


Waste Management, was
found after the commission
voted to end its talks with the
company for the management
of its landfill sites.
According to the: attorney
during a meeting of the county
commission recently, he had
not received any additional cor-
respondence from Waste Man-
agement.
Mr. Pringle had been expect-
ing Waste Management to
respond to his request to clean
up the legalese in the agree-
ment before the commission
considered their final vote.
Mr. Pringle had taken a two-
week vacation and, after
See Landfill Page 12


Idea behind the



pavilion was



Vance Storter's


No one seems to know just
when the idea of a pavilion at
the Ortona Cemetery was
born in the heart and mind of
the late Vance L. Storter. How-
ever, once the idea took root
with him, he could not and
would not let it go. Even as ill-
ness invaded his life, he still
thought of the pavilion that he
so wanted to see become a
reality. Mr. Storter passed
away in 2000 before he could
take the necessary steps to see
the pavilion actually built and
in use.
Of course, daughter Donna
Starter Long was well aware


of her father's dream for a
pavilion. And she, as tena-
cious as, her father, deter-
mined that his dream would
be honored. Thus, in 2003,
Donna presented the first idea
of such a pavilion to the
Glades County Board of Com-
missioners. Subsequently she
and husband, J. C. Long,
made the first donation of
$15,000 toward the project.
It was stated from the
beginning that the pavilion
would not be a gazebo type
structure but rather it would
See Pavilion.- Page 12


A sweet tale of the


love of two donkeys


By Barbara Oehlbeck
Glades County Democrat
At first glance, it may seem as
if our pasture is actually two
pastures, one stretching north-
ward from the pasture road and
one spreading south from the
same road. However, due to the
lay of the land, and the fencing,
it's all one meandering pasture
in the shape of a free-form
horseshoe, with the pasture
road running down into the
middle of the horseshoe, or sim-
ply dividing the two.
When they -Danny and
Dolly were first brought to
Grassy Run to live with the cattle
(and us), Danny was put in the
north pasture while Dolly was
turned loose in the south pas-


ture. Immediately, each one
went to the fence wistfully gaz-
ing at the other across the pas-
ture road. When out just walk-
ing or going for the mail or into
town there they were, simply
staring at each other across the
road. If either had followed the
fencing they would have met
but this they didn't do. Weeks
went by. They were never seen
in any other part of either pas-
ture. We especially couldn't fig-
ure out how Dolly in the south
pasture was getting any water
because the cattle pond is in the
north pasture. We never even
saw them grazing!
With a bag of "sweet feed" I
was just at the point of trying to
See Donkey- Page 12


Submitted to INI/Barbara Oehlbeck


Danny the donkey.


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Obituaries


Tiburcio (Ted)
Caste llanos
Tiburcio (Ted) Caste Ilanos,
age 73, loving father, grandfather,
and friend to many, died on Tues-
day, June 13, 2006 at Lee Memori-
al Hospital in Ft. Myers.
He moved to Clewiston in
1952, and worked for many years
at Devils Garden, running a farm.
He also worked for Ridgedill and
Sons for many years as well as for
the City of Clewiston where he
retired in 1994.
Ted or Tivo, as many of his
family and friends knew him, is
survived by his sons, John (Sere-
na) Caste Ilanos of West Palm
Beach, Tony (Karen) Caste llanos
of Ft. Pierce and, Julius (Lisa)
Caste llanos of Clewiston. Ted had
one brother, Domingo Caste
llanos of Sunnyside, Washington;
also one sister; Epfania Beltran of
Salsa, Texas. In addition, he is sur-
vived by his seven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren, and
countless friends.
*Visitations were held Friday,
June 15.2006 ar Akih-DavisFuner-.
al Home.
Burial..was.i n Saturday, June
16 at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to
First Christian Church. of Clewis-
ton in his name.
Marilyn Cordes
Marilyn Cordes, age 76, of
Graceville formerly of Clewiston,
passed away Thursday, June 29,
at the Campbelltori-Graceville
Hospital following a sudden ill-
ness.
Funeral services were held at I
pm (EDT) Monday, July 3 at the
First Baptist Church of Clewiston
with Reverend James 'Jim'
Cordes, Sr., officiating.
Burial followed in Ridgelawn
Cemetery in Clewiston with
James and Lipford Funeral Home
of Graceville directing.
Mrs. Cordes was born June 7,
1930, in Stanfold, Wis., living in
South Florida for many years. She
was retired loan officer with First
Federal Savings and Loan and
then secretary of the First Baptist
Church of Clewiston for many
years.
She was a member of Clewis-
ton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by
her husband George Cordes.
She is survived by her three
sons and daughters-in-law, James
'Jim' and Joy Cordes, Sr., of
Graceville; David and Dawn
Cordes of Jupiter, Daniel and


Vicki Cordes of King George, Va.;
six grandchildren, Jim, Jr., and
wife, Emily, Jason, Nick, Josh,
Dan, and Tabitha; and one great-
grandson, Noah.
William 'Skip' Davis
William "Skip" Davis, age 65,
of Clewiston, died on Monday,
June 26, in Boca Raton.
Mr. Davis is predeceased by
both parents, William and Myrtle
Davis and by his brother Michael.
Skip was crew supervisor for
Weekley Asphalt. His favorite
things in life were fishing and
spending time with, family and
friends.
Skip leaves behind his loving
wife of 44 years, Pat; his daughter,
Toy Ann; his son-in-law, Terry; his
granddaughters, Jenna and
Sarah, and son, Matthew.
In addition, he is survived by
siblings, Susie (Herald) Hogan,
Jon, Bobby, Linda (John) West,
Buddy (Carole) Suddeth, and also
by best friend and fishing buddy,
Steve (Carolyn) Lake.
Skip was.crernated, arid th.-re
\xill be no public ser. ices Skip's
ws ish is [hat u,:1 keep your family
,andfriends close, arid-:1ve life.
Floreice 'Flo' L. Jones
Florence 'Flo' L. Jones, age 88,
passed away Friday, June 30,
2006. Flo was born in Ossining,
N.Y, on Oct. 14,1917.
She was predeceased by her
parents, Ellsworth and Grace
Fowler, and brother, Harold. Mrs.
Jones was predeceased by her
son Jeff in 1986, husband Eddie in
1998, and son Greg in 2001.
She moved to Miami in 1945
where she met and married Eddie
Jones in 1947. They moved to
Belle Glade shortly after they were
married. Flo was a member of St.
John's Episcopal Church and has
been a member of Florida Beta XI
Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi since
.1949.
Survivors include her grand-
son, Adam Jones; great-grand-
daughter, Alyssa Jones, and
daughter-in-law Holly (Jeff) Jones
of Clewiston, daughter-in-law,
Sylvia (Greg) Jones of Stuart.
Visitation and funeral services
will be held Thursday, July 6 from
10 until 11 a.m. Visitation with
service will be at 11 a.m. at St.
John's Episcopal Church in Belle
Glade. Interment will follow at
Port Mayaca Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make
donations to St. John's Episcopal
Church, 225 N.W. Avenue G.,
Belle Glade.
All arrangements are under the


direction of Glades Funeral
Chapel in Belle Glade.
Kenneth Wayne
Keen, DVM
Kenneth Wayne Keen, DVM,
age 56, of Moore Haven, passed
away June 29, 2006 in Buena
Vista, Ga. He was born Feb. 11,
1950 in Miami to the late, Kenneth
Vincent and Zelma Theodosia
(Akin) Keen. Kenny graduated in
1975 from Auburn University
School of Veterinary Medicine. He
was a parishioner at St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church,
Knights Of Columbus, He was a
27 year volunteer leader with
Hendry County 4-H, a volunteer
with Glades County 4-H, a mem-
ber of both Hendry. County and,
Glades County Cattleman's
Assoc:, and a Director of the
Hendry County Fair Board.
Survivors include his wife,
Donna Rae (Herndon) Keen; his
children, Kenneth (Amanda)
Wayne Keen, Jr., Jennifer(Robert)
Nolan Hager, West Palm Beach,
Stephanie.Jane Keen, Ft. Laud-
erdale, Jason Whidden, Jacob
Whidden, and Matt Whidden, all
of Moore Haven; his mother,
Zelma T. Keen of Clewiston; sis-
ters,
Pamela (Harold) Gunderson
of Pisgha, Ga. and Beverly
(Joaquin) Fernandez of West
Palm Beach; his brother,
Harold(Alicia) Keen of Clewiston,
his grandchildren, Colton Robert
Keen, Megan Marie Keen and
Rylan Asher Keen.
Funeral services were held
Monday, July 3, 10 a.m. at Saint
Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church, Moore Haven with Father
Esteban Soy and Rev. Sherrill
Tillery officiating.
Interment followed in the
Ortona Cemetery. Visitation was
held on Sunday, July 2 from 2 until
4 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral
Home in Clewiston. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests
memorials to the Doc Keen 4-H
Memorial Scholarship Fund at the
First Bank of Clewiston. All
arrangements are being handled
by Akin-Davis Funeral Home,
Clewiston.
Betty Pease
Betty Pease, 82, of Greenville,
S.C., formerly of Clewiston,
widow of Lester M. Pease, died
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at
Greenville Memorial Medical Cen-
ter.
Born in Lincoln, Neb., she was
a daughter of the late Jesse and


Grace Mosher Playford.
Surviving are two sons, David
Pease of Greenville, S.C. and Den-
nis Pease of West Virginia, two
daughters, Cindy Barnes of
Clewiston, and Kim Kenimer of
Va.; eight grandchildren including
Bo, Donald and Steven Barnes of
Clewiston and numerous great
grandchildren including Shayna
Barnes, Frankie Barnes and Blake
Barnes of Clewiston; and a sister,
Helen Gier of Fort Myers.
Graveside services were con-
ducted Friday, May 26, 2006 at
.Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Greenville, S.C.
Donald R. Pursley
Donald R. 'John Eye' Pursley,
age 69, of the Sanford community
near Riceville died Friday morning
June 30 at his residence.
A native of Chattanooga, he
was the son of the late Knox B.
Pursley and Doris Williams Purs-
ley Nunley and was preceded in
death by a brother, Edward Purs-
ley.
H, e was a member of East-
aiiallee Bapiisi Church and had
served in the U.S. Army. He was a
welder in the mechanical depart-
ment at Bowater for 38 years until
his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Kat-
rina McClure Pursley of Riceville;
three daughters and one son-in-
law, Tammy and Andy Muth of
Georgetown, Tenn.; Evelyn Knox
Layman of Wadley, ,Ga., and
Donna Pursley of Riceville; one
son and daughter-on-law, Hayden
and Paulette Pursley of Riceville;
one granddaughter, Deborah
Muth; seven grandsons, John
Muth, Derek Pursley, Drew Muth,
Edward Pursley, Jacob Layman,
Conner Pursley, and Chandler
Pursley; two great-grandchildren;
and a sister and brother-in-law,
Connie and Ron Schlosser of
Brooksville.
Funeral service were held in
the Chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral
Home with Reverend Oran Creas-
man officiating.
The committal service was
held in the Pursley Family Ceme-
tery.
Pallbearers were Jerry Ple-
mons, Cecil Williams, Lint Stegall,
Orville McClure, Jr., Orville
McClure, III, and Nathan McClure.
Honorary pallbearers were the
adult men's Sunday school class
at Eastanallee Baptist Church.
Jerry Smith Funeral Home of
Athens is serving the family of
Donald. R. Pursley.


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ASR groundbreaking at Okee-Tantie


Wells will hold
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Army Corps of Engineers (COE),
described the groundbreaking
ceremony at Okee-Tantie Camp-
ground and Marina, on Lake
Okeechobee's northern shore,
Thursday morning.
South Florida Water Manage-
ment District (SFWMD) and COE
officials participated in a ground-
breaking ceremony marking the
start of construction on the Lake
Okeechobee Aquifer Storage and
Recovery (ASR) pilot, a Compre-
hensive Everglades Restoration
Plan (CERP) project.
The program was made mem-
orable by blazing, heat, a trouble-
some sound system and the noise
of airboats.
"Today's celebration marks a
significant milestone along our
journey to help restore the Ever-
glades," Mr. Duke went on to say.
"This pilot project is vital in deter-
mining the feasibility of using this
technology to achieve successful
ecosystem restoration."
He said the proposal called for
330 wells, many of them in the
area north of Lake Okeechobee,
to store up to 1.6 billion gallons of
freshwater that will be released
during time times of drought.
Mr. Duke said that ASRs were
not a new concept. The first ones
were dug in 1983 and have been
very successful in different parts
of the state.
By storing water underground,
he said, large tracts of land were
not necessary, as is the case with
above ground storage. In addi-
tion, the water would not evapo-
rate as it would with surface stor-
age. He said that 70 or 80 percent
or more of the water could be


recovered.
After a multiyear drought; he
said that the water that had been
banked could be recovered.
There is a two-fold purpose for
the project, Mr. Duke said. One is
to provide water and the second.
is to take water off the lake that is
now sent to the ocean via the
estuaries.
People around the Caloosa-
hatchee River and St. Lucie Canal
have been complaining of fresh-
water discharges from Lake
Okeechobee that Corps of Engi-
neers maintains are necessary to
keep the lake level down.
He said this well would be
used to verify the assumption that
330 would be an adequate num-
ber of wells.
He also spoke of the rehabilita-
tion program on the Herbert
Hoover Dike encircling the lake.
He said that Corps holds safety in
the highest regard and that funds
have been appropriated for next
year to continue the rehabilitation
process.
"There are challenges, we
know," he said, in reference to the
problem of seepage.
He also made mention of the
new lake level regulation plan
that is currently being formulated.
According to him, it would keep
the lake an average of one or two
feet lower and that this schedule
would be an interim schedule.
Another schedule that would be
compatible with CERP would be
completed in 2010.
Michele McGovern, of U. S.
Senator Bill Nelson's office, said
the senator is supportive of the
ASR program.
"Teamwork came through,"
asserted Pete Kwiatkowski, direc-
tor of resource evaluation and
modeling for SFWMD, as he rec-
ognized the contractors and other
government agencies involved.
Mr. Kwiatkowski noted that
the National Academy of Science
had reviewed the pilot project and
has applauded the efforts it repre-
sented.
"This is a historical day," said


Okeechobee County Deputy
Administrator Jim Threewits.
"Today, we are taking- a step
toward reversing the declining
condition of the lake. One of our
nation's greatest environmental
restoration projects has been
undertaken."
He noted that CERP would
protect and preserve water
resources for future generations.
Mr. Duke said this was a critical
point in the Everglades restora-
tion, an area that is bigger than
the state of New Jersey.
"We need everyone's support.
We thank everyone for their sup-
port," he said.
The pilot project is part of
CERP and will help engineers
determine the feasibility of using
ASRs in ecosystem restoration.
ASRs will store large quantities of
fresh water up to 5 million gal-
lon per day where it can be
treated to meet federal and state
water standards and later be used
to meet ecological and other
resource needs.
The pilot phase will be com-
pleted over a six-year period and
cost an estimated $19 million.
* The Lake Okeechobee ASR
Pilot Project will evaluate ASR
technology at two locations adja-
cent to Lake Okeechobee. The
sites are located along the Kissim-
mee River near its outlet to Lake
Okeechobee in Okeechobee
County and by the St. Lucie Canal
near the Port Mayaca lock in Mar-
tin County.
The Lake Okeechobee ASR
Pilot Projects sites will have pump
plants, water treatrnent facilities,
ASR test wells, monitoring wells
and equipment required for oper-
ational tests.
This. multi-purpose project will
evaluate technical and regulatory
uncertainties associated wilh ASR
technology near Lake Okee.
chobee. Even though this type of
technology has been used before
in Florida, it has not been tested
on the scale envisioned for CERP.
The ASR pilot projects, along with
the ASR Regional Study will


answer the questions of scale.
The Lake Okeechobee ASR
pilot project is necessary to identi-
fy the most suitable sites for the
aquifer storage and recovery
wells near Lake Okeechobee and
to identify the best configuration
for those wells. Additionally, the
pilot project will determine the
specific water quality characteris-
tics of the receiving ASR wells
near Lake Okeechobee and iden-
tify the optimum configuration for
those wells.
Further information obtained
from the pilot project will provide
the hydrogeological and geotech-
nical characteristics of the upper
Floridan Aquifer System (FAS)
within the region and its ability to
maintain injected water for future
recovery.
However, not everyone is in
favor of ASRs.
A statement released the same
day, by the Sierra Club, the
nation's oldest, largest and most
influential grassroots environ-
mental organization, questioned
the claims and effectiveness of.
ASRs.
"The ASR plan has been wide-
ly criticized by nationally-known
scientists due to its excessive
scale and exaggerated claims.
ASR is of questionable reliability
and may do little to restore and
reconnect a disjointed ecosys-
tem," the club said in their state-
ment.
The statement goes on to say
that scientists have warned that
the enormous pressure created
by ASRs could lead to the fracture
of underground lime rock forma-
tions, dispersal of dangerous
chemicals and biological agents
pumped into and outof 333 wells.
The Sierra Club favors storing
water in above ground reservoirs
that provide a habitat for fish and
birds and lets gravity and percola-
tion do the work of pumps.
The Audubon Society of Flori-
da takes a little different
approach.
"As much as possible we
should rely on surface storage of


Big Lake Radio Club holds field day


Rev. Samuel S. Thomas,
W3ALE PIO
Big Lake Amateur Radio Club
On Saturday, June 24, radio
amateurs in Clewiston and oth-
ers around Lake Okeechobee
participated in the national radio
field day exercise as a part of
civil defense and emergency
preparedness. The amateur
radio community is known for
its reliability in crises and disas-
ters; as a source that "gets
through" when commercial and
cell phone transmissions fail.
The field day exercise is a
national event sponsored
through the American Radio
Relay League and involves oper-
ating under emergency condi-
tions for a 24-hour period. It is a
time to check out equipment
and test operating procedures;
amateurs attempt to work as
many stations as possible during
the period. The local amateurs
contacted stations from various
states in the U. S. as well as
Canadian stations; using both
voice (single sideband) and
code (Morse code) modes. Also,
contacts by VHF transmission
were made using FM modes,
these latter contacts being to
Coral Springs and Fort Myers, as
well as around the Lake. The
exercise requires operators to
be licensed as radio amateurs
and involves taking and passing
a license examination for the
operators and station licenses
issued by the Federal govern-
ment. Because radio transmis-
sions can interfere with emer-
gency and life-endangering
communications, the federal
government requires amateurs


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Day during field day at the Hendry County Emergency Operations Center in Clewiston. In the
background is Ronnie Smith, a local amateur visiting from Belle Glade. Not shown is Eric,
Rhinehart of Canal Point, W4KPG, who is president of the Big Lake Amateur Radio Club.


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Day exercise at the Clewiston
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Hendry County, Sam Thomas,
W3ALE, Assistant Emergency
Coordinator, Eric Rhinehart,
W4KPG, President of the Big
Lake Amateur Radio Club, and
Ronnie Smith, a radio amateur
from Belle Glade. Later in the
day, John Zimmerman, K4ZI,
operated the station and made
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water," said Audubon's Dr. Paul
Gray.
However, he acknowledged
that there is not enough space
for surface water storage.
He said the Audubon Society
was in favor of doing the pilot
program tests to see. what the
problems are and if they can be
overcome.
"Let's give it try," he said,
while asserting that there are
"huge uncertainties."
He said there was concern
about changing the flow of the
aquifer and that contaminated
water might seep into the
potable aquifer.
Mr. Kwiatskowski said a sin-
gle well would not crack the
lime rock. However, he conced-
ed that 300 wells might crack the
lime rock. He said their research.
would show if that would be the
case.
Mr. Kwiatskowski went on to
say that there was no indication
a single well would change the
flow of the aquifer. Their analy-
sis would show them if 300 wells
would.
He said the ASRs are
designed to, complement, not
replace surface storage. Like-
wise, the water injected by a sin-
gle well would not contribute
greatly to the total volume of
underground water.


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Guest Commentary



What would John



Wayne do?


By Rob Mixon

Sitting at my computer, I
opened an email. The screen
slowly (I still have dial-up) start-
ed to fill. It was easy to recognize
the dark blue background, stud-
ded with bold white stars of the
American flag.
Before the red and white
stripes of the flag came into
view, a beige cowboy hat mate-
rialized. First, the rim and then
the creased top.
Under the cowboy hat came
the unforgettable face of John
Wayne. His classic look of cow-
boy hat, scarf around his neck,
leather opened vest, blue civil
war shirt with it's top flap unbut-
toned. The unbuttoned shirt
exposed more civil war shirt
under the opened flap.
He had that John Wayne look
that we have learned always
means business. The look that is
usually followed by a one line
statement that says it all. John
Wayne stood there, with the
American flag as his back-
ground, with his hands on his
hips. A bit of a challenging
stance.
Some of the tributes that have
been paid to him came to mind:
"It was because of what John
,Wayne said about what we are
and what we can be that his
great and deep love of America.
can be returned -in full meas-
ure."
Jimmy Carter
And then another:
"We called him DUKE, and
he was every bit the giant off
screen he was :on. Everything
about him-his stature, his style,
his convictions-conveyed endur-
ing strength...yet there was
more. To my wife, Nancy, 'Duke
Wayne was the most gentle, ten-
der person I ever knew"...
Ronald Reagan
There he stood firm, hands
on his hips, the icon of the old
American west. The background
behind him was filled with the
bright red, white, and blue of the
American flag. This patriotic
background filled the entire
screen behind "Duke." To the


left of this no-nonsense, take
charge, bigger than life man the
following words were printed:
Now just why in the HELL do
I have to press "1" for English?"
Information from U.S. Eng-
lish, Inc. (Foreign Language
Usage In Florida) states the fol-
lowing: "With some 33 million
foreign-born now living in the
U.S. and immigration out of con-
trol, America is rapidly becom-
ing multilingual-as evidenced
by these disturbing statistics on
our government's provisions for
non-English speakers...
Election ballots are printed in
foreign languages at over 1,000
polling locations.
Foreign language' -driver's
license exams are given in
almost 90 percent of the states,
with some states offering as
many as 30 different languages.
The Department of Justice
uses $27 million of tax revenue
annually to provide voting bal-
lots, registration forms, and
brochures in languages other
than English.
Some immigrant rights
groups argue that the declining
usage of English is only tempo-
rary-that the use of foreign lan-
guages in Florida schools, on
voting ballots, tax forms, and
driver's license exams should be
encouraged for now.
But, most Americans believe
abandoning English as our com-
mon language undermines our
national unity; that encouraging
the use of foreign languages ulti-
mately hurts rather than helps
immigrants; and that establish-
ing English as our nation's offi-
cial language is vital to preserv-
ing our democracy, the unity of
our society, and our way of life in
America.
I believe .if John Wayne could
have made that one sentence
statement, printed next to him
with the American flag as his
background, in his usual no
nonsense way...he would have
said it all!
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on his aviation web site:
www.betterpilot.com.


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CREW volunteers continue clean-up


The Community Rebuilding
Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of
Hendry and Glades Countiesvolun-
teers have started processes to
ensure coordination of volunteers
and have moved into our own
building thanks to the city renting
for $1 year.
CREW's volunteer coordinator
and case management supervisor
have left and new ones were hired.
The new staff members have made
great strides in organizing the case
management staff and the volun-
teer process. Since June 1 things
have really taken off. Four groups of
volunteer came in and work on 10
clients homes. One local crew put
tarps on two roofs. One crew from
Lakeland worked on three client
homes, helping with drywall,
plumbing, painting and demoli-
tion. One crew from Palm Harbor
put tarps on two or more roofs.
One crew from Pennsylvania
rebuilt a fence for one client,
repaired drywall, cool sealed roofs,
installed tile and carpet, and also.
replaced skirting on mobile homes
for two other clients. The group
from Lakeland was back twice and
do plan to come back again.
A group from Ohio is currently
here and have done debris cleanup.
and are currently working on
replacing drywall, ceilings, win-
dows, and studs. Grace Relief Dis-
aster Ministry from Punta Gorda
helped with debris removal for our
clients this past weekend as well.
Donations included tools to
help crews get their jobs done, a
number of power tools, a fence
stretcher, post-hole diggers, heavy
plastic and firing strips to tarp
roofs. Volunteer groups that have
come this month have pledged
donations of $1,700 total. Dona-
tions have also included the use of
ladders, trucks, drills and other
tools. Six-thousand dollars from the
Community Relief Fund is to be
shared between two counties. Sev-
eral local business and individuals
also donated supplies, furniture,
labor, food for volunteers, and use
of tools and trucks.


The program has a total of 672
cases, including those still open;
ones which have been closed;
cases still unassigned, and referrals
back to Palm Beach LTRO. Within
the month of June, 250 cases were
opened, reviewed and the homes
assessed by case managers; 317
cases total in Hendry County have
been assigned, reviewed and
homes assessed for damages, 49 in
Glades County. Seventy-nine cases
have been dosed in Hendry Coun-
ty, 34 of those in the month of June.
Eleven cases have been closed in
Glades County, three in June. There
are currently 174 unassigned, unas-
sisted clients. June was the most
productive month CREW has had
since the new case manger super-
visor came. They currently have
seven case managers but will lose
funding for at least five, or possible
six of them as of July 1.
Two secretarial positions (part-
time) have helped through a grant
for the month of June. Those staff
members are also leaving July 1.
This is our third secretarial staff
who has worked part time for a
couple of months now. They will
have no staff in these positions
beginning July 1.
Case manager supervisor, exec-
utive director and volunteer coordi-
nator all participated in FIND train-
ing that helped us learn from other
LTRO experiences. The executive
director and volunteer coordinator
also began their CERT training'
course to become first responders
for Hendry County to. help our resi-
dents out in the event of a disaster.
The case manger supervisor will
also be taking this course.
At long last, the Disaster
Response Database (DRD) is up
can running and they have entered
most of the data. The girls have
been working steady using the
computers full time just entering
this information. Three hundred
thirty-two cases have been entered
into .the Hendry county data base,
with 75 clients entered into the
Glades County database. It took
two computer-savvy volunteers, a


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Make your home immune to all clutter


When was the last time you sat
down to just color, draw, play
music, sing, paint or whatever your
talent is. When our homes are clut-
tered and CHAOS reigns supreme,
we don't have time to do the things
that fulfill us. So that gets put on the
back burner and the flame begins
to die. That little flame is the pas-
sion that is inside of you. How sad
that we have hidden our little light
under a bushel basket all because
we don't thinkwe have time.
So what is your talent? I never
knew what mine was until I got my
home in order. I always knew I
could do anything I set my mind to
do, but I never knew my talent was
in citing and motivating. It was
only 4 months after I started my
routines that I began writing. It
even shocked me! At that time I
was still caught up in my perfec-
tionism and wanted it to be just
perfect before I would let anyone


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byMarla
Cilley


see it. It is much more fun now. I
write to my hearts content and give
it to the world every day. It may
have mistakes, but no one is per-
fect and I feel great about the mes-
sage.
Clutter does not bless our
homes. It is a villain that comes to
rob us of our passion, love, money
and time. Let go of your clutter and
find yourself with more time than
you ever dreamed possible. It is
hard work organizing clutter that is


why I say that you cannot organize
clutter; you can only get rid of it.
That goes for the clutter in your
brain too.
This villain comes into your
home and holds you hostage forev-
er; unless you get wise to his evil
intentions and toss him out on his
ear. Clutter slips in unexpected and
slowly adds more clutter to your
home. It robs you of your energy.
Oh let's do a little test. Just clean off
-the coffee table in your living room.
Go spend 5 minutes doing it. Now
make it completely clear; no what-
nots; just a clear space. Feather
dust the table or wipe it down. It
has been a while since you have
seen that surface. Now stand back
and look at it. How does that make
you feel? Next start putting stuff
back on it till it begins to feel
uncomfortable. I wager that after
about three items you stop your-
self, because is doesn't look good,


but the truth is how it makes you
feel inside is whyyou stop.
We become immune to-our
clutter. We don't think our things
are clutter but if your spouse piles
the dining table up with something
they are working on, it is clutter.
Our stuff is a project that we are
going to get back to. Practice pick-
ing up after yourself and putting
things away when it is time to stop
working on it. You can get it back
out later.
Recognize your clutter, release
it and find your passion again.
For more help getting rid of your
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Berries are healthy and versatile, too


Just this week I've gotten some
spectacular bargains on berries!
Strawberries,. blueberries, black-
berries and raspberries are all in
season and delicious right now.
One. of my favorite snacks is
lemon or vanilla yogurt mixed
with frozen blueberries. It's a
wonderful treat!
Berries aren't just tasty, they're
amazingly healthy. Here are a few
healthy facts about berries so you
can incorporate them into your
menus this week:
*Blueberries bilberriess in
Europe) are one of the healthiest
foods you can eat. The dark blue
color tells you they are phyto-
chemically rich in antioxidants
and studies are showing that
these gems have more antioxi-
dants than any other fruit or veg-
etable! Imagine that!
*Raspberries are my most
favorite fruit. Check this out-one
cup of raspberries is only 50 calo-
ries-the carb count on the sugar
is only 17 grams and-8 grams of
fiber! So this is a great fruit for
people watching their
crabs.. .only 9 net grams of carbs
per serving.
*Strawberries (8 a day) have
been found to help lower blood
pressure (Nutrition and Health
Research Center study), thereby
making them a good heart
healthy fruit choice. They're also
high in ellagic acid, a phytochemi-
cal known for its cancer fighting
properties. Strawberries may also
help enhance memory and aid in
rheumatoid arthritis.
Now that you know how
healthy they are, here are some
hints for using berries in your
meals:
eSlice strawberries, red
onions and toss into your spinach
salad. Add a splash of bottled
poppy seed dressing and toss for
a tasty salad.
eSprinkle blueberries or rasp-
berries on cold cereal. Stir blue-


berries into oatmeal and sprinlde
lightly with brown sugar (I use
frozen blueberries in mine and it's
wonderful).
*Make smoothies out of
them-use frozen ripe banana,
milk and your choice of berries,
blend away and you have a great
afternoon pick me up or break-
fast.
*Try my Raspberry Balsamic
Glazed Chicken recipe to get even
more berries in your diet!
Raspberry Balsamic Glazed
Chicken
Serves 6
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
6 boneless skinless chicken
breast halves .
1/2 cup fruit sweetened rasp-
berry conserve
3 tablespoons balsamic vine-
gar
Fresh raspberries for garnish
In a skillet, heat oil over medi-
um high heat. Add onion and
saute for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle thyme
and salt and pepper on chicken;
add to the skillet and cook for 6
minutes on each side, or until
done. Remove from skillet and
keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add a little salt and pepper, con-
serve and vinegar, stirring con-
stantly till the conserve melts.
Spoon sauce over.chicken and
sprinkle fresh raspberries over the
top.
Per serving: 343 Calories; 4g
Total Fat; 55g Protein; 20g Carbo-
hydrate; 137mg Cholesterol;
165mg Sodium Food Exchanges:
0 Grain (Starch); 7 1/2 Lean Meat;
1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; I
Other Carbohydrates.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve with baked russet potatoes
and sauteed green beans.
VEGETARIANS: Use non-
breaded faux chicken patties


instead of chicken.
KOSHER:. No changes neces-
sary.
For more help putting dinner
on your table check out her Web
site. www.SavingDinner.com or
her Saving Dinner Book series
published by Ballantine and her
new book Body Clutter. Copyright
2006; Leanne Ely Used by permis-
sion in this publication.


The Dinner
Diva


by
Leanne
Ely


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board member and his friends; our
own FIND and Lutheran Disaster
DRD friends, and our case manage-
ment supervisor a lot of time and
patience to get it working.
CREW has partnered with
many agencies to help facilitate
help to our clients. They have part-
nered with United Way, UMCOR
and PDA. In addition, they have
assisted USDA by providing a local
place they could meet with clients
and help them qualify for low cost
loans. They have also assisted in
getting information to the Empow-
erment Alliance which resulted in
$10,000 in supplies and services to
clients. Also, CREW volunteers are
assisting the Rotary Club in finding
a good use for $30,000. The fund-
ing will be spent on clients who are
rebuilding their homes as well.
They have helped get donated
chairs (80), cribs, strollers, diapers
and other supplies to needy fami-
lies.
FEMA representatives, Ortes
Perez and Keith Denning have also
been working with us. They have
worked jointly with Workforce
Development, providing a place for
them to train staff. They, have also
worked with United Way and
helped them in promoting their 211'
program. Many clients have been
referred to this program. One of
our staff through the NEG grant has
been helping the local Methodist
Church with office assistance in
addition to completing work for us.
The local Methodist Church and
the local Presbyterian Church have
provided shelter to our volunteers
as well as meals. Meals have also
been 'provided by the Baptist
Church, local restaurants, various
church members from various affil-
iations, and other volunteers.
Some problems include that
many procedures which are not yet
in place.
A policy manual has not yet
been written, thus it has been diffi-
cult dealing with issues that come
up without this guide. They have
successfully gotten a procedure in
place for handling volunteers and


ensuring paperwork and informa-
tion is gathered. Releases must be
signed prior.to volunteers doing
any work. Volunteers have been
pooled at times to work on "crisis
cases" instead of focusing on long
term recovery needs. Polices and
procedures manual is almost com-
pleted. Clear boundaries were pre-
sented for ensuring that all volun-
teers go through our volunteer
coordinator who has completed
training for these procedures. Crisis
cases are being referred to United
Way's 211 program. The case man-
agement supervisor was hired and
trained to make referrals and to
ensure backgrounds and complete
information has been gathered on
clients before assisting them.
CREW desperately needs more
donations of money for supplies; to
hire contractors, and also more
skilled volunteers. They are also in
need of a construction coordinator,
and would also another Spanish
speaking case manager. An office
person would be very helpful as
well. Funding to assist those who
are unregistered would also be
helpful.
CREW volunteers are trying to
pull of building a house for a client
in July but due to delays from vol-
unteer contractors drawing up the
plans, and the inspector's vacation,
it is looking like this may not hap-
pen. They are working and hoping
for the best to ensure that it does.
Much of the success depends on
the cooperation they get from local
contractors, the county inspector,
and the weather.
Appreciation for the case man-
agement supervisor, volunteer
coordinator and executive director
is in order. These staff members
regularly put in over 50 hours a
week, sometimes closer to 80.
Their time spent is greatly appreci-
ated.
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Arrest Report


This column lists arrests, not
convictions, unless otherwise
stated. Anyone who is listed here
and who is later found not guilty,
or has the charges against them
dropped, is welcome to inform
the newspaper. We will confirm
the information and print it. The
following information was pro-
vided by the Palm Beach County
,Sheriff's Office (PBSO).
Western Palm
Beach County
Joseph A. Peterson, 25, of
Northwest 11th Street, Belle Glade,
was arrested on Tuesday, June 27
by PBSO and charged with con-
tempt of court-circuit or county for
failure to appear on a written
promise to appear for drug court
on June 7, 2005 for charges of pos-
session of cocaine and domestic
battery. No bond was set.
Cordell Alexander Washing-
ton, 18, of Runyon Village, Belle
Glade, was arrested on Tuesday,
June 27 by PBSO and charged with
robbery with a firearm; burglary of
unoccupied dwelling/unarmed;
larceny -- petit theft first offense.
No bond was set.
Lukce Aime, 17, of Southwest
Avenue B, Belle Glade, was arrest-
ed on Tuesday, June 27 by PBSO
and charged with homicide-willful
kill-murder premeditated. He is
being held without bond.
Shannon R. Williams, 20, of
Northwest 22nd Street, Belle,
Glade, was arrested on Tuesday,
June 27 by PBSO on a warrant
charging him with violation of pro-
bation; grand theft. He was
released on a $1,000 bond.
Charles Williams, 43, of Third
Street, Belle Glade, was arrested
on June 28 by Belle Glade Police
Department and charged with
unarmed burglary of unoccupied
dwelling. No bond was set.
Charles Johnson, 28, of
Northwest 11th Street, Belle Glade,
was arrested on June 28 by PBSO
and charged with possession of
cocaine with intent to sell; posses-
sion of marijuana with intent to
sell; resisting officer obstruction
without violence; non-moving traf-
fic violation driving while license
suspended habitual offender;
resisting officer obstruction with-
out violence fleeing and eluding
police failure to obey law
enforcement officer order to stop.
His total bond was set at $8,000.
Gary Bennard Row, 32, of.


Crime Stoppers-

The Palm Beach County
Sheriff's Office is seeking help
from the public in locating the
following "wanted fugitive."
Gilbert Monroe, 30, a black
male, is 6 feet tall and weighs
approximately 200 pounds. He
has black hair and brown
eyes. He has tattoos on both
arms. His last known address
is Southwest D Avenue, Belle
Glade. He has been previously
employed as an auto detailer.
He is wanted on a warrant
for violation of probation -
sale of cocaine.
Anyone with information
on the whereabouts of this
fugitive or any crime is asked
to call the Crime Stoppers Hot-
line at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477)


Runyon Village A, Belle Glade, was
arrested on June 28 by PBSO and
charged with driving while license
suspended habitual offender -
resisting officer obstruction with-
out violence. Bond was set at
$3,000.
Titorian Freeman, 22, of
Southwest Eighth Street, Belle
Glade, was arrested on June 30 by
PBSO and charged with aggravat-
ed battery on an officer; posses-
sion of marijuana in excess of 20
grams; selling marijuana within
1,000 feet of place of worship;
aggravated battery on an officer,
resisting arrest without violence.
Nobondwasset.
Tony Martin, 22, of Southwest'
Avenue D, Belle Glade, was arrest-
ed on July 1 by Belle Glade Police
Department on a warrant charging
him with aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon without intent to
kill, domestic battery; robbery,
with a firearm, .possession of
weapon by violent career criminal.
Bond was set at $25,000.
Idamson Auguste, 24, of
Southwest Avenue C Place, Belle
Glade, was arrested on July 1 by
PBSO and charged with a sex
offense on a victim 12-15 years of
age; lewd or lascivious battery.
Bond was set at $5,000.
Bennie J. Clayton, 48, of
Southwest Avenue C, Belle Glade,
was arrested on July 1 by Belle
Glade Police Department and
charged with aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon without


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intent to kill. Bond was set' at
$1,000.
Nathaniel Burroughs, 40, of
Second Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on July 3, by Belle Glade
Police Department on a warrant
charging him with cocaine posses-
sion; possession of narcotic equip-
ment possession or use. Bond was
set at $3,000.
Stanquita Russ, 19, of Golden
Place, Pahokee, Was arrested on
Wednesday, June 28 by PBSO on a
warrant charging her with aggra-
vated battery, using a deadly
weapon. She was released on her
own recognizance.
Patrick Vickers, 24, of South-
west Virginia West, South Bay, was
arrested on Wednesday, June 28;
by PBSO and charged with domes-
tic battery. No bond was set
Ossie Dee Polk, 31, of Apple
Avenue, Pahokee, was arrested on
June 28 by PBSO on a warrant
charging him with .failure to
appear written promise to,
appear for arraignment on charges'
of DUI/open container of alcohol
(driver); violation of probation or
community control domestic
battery. Total bond was set at
$5,500.
*Dredrick DonnellMcKinney of
Padgett Circle, Pahokee, was
arrested on June 28 by PBSO and
charged with driving while license
suspended habitual offender.
Bond was set at $3,000.
Tommy Colson, 50, of South
Jordan Boulevard, Pahokee, was


Southwest First Street, South Bay,
was arrested on July 2 by PBSO
and charged with resisting officer
with violence; cocaine possession
with intent to sell, manufacture or
deliver; booked for Volusia County
Sheriff's Office. Bond was set at
$7,500.
Luis Fernando Betanzos, 18,


was arrested on July 3 by PBSO
and charged with violation of pro-
bation or community control: tres-
pass commercial horticulture.
Booked for Martin County Sheriff's
Office. He is being held without
bond.
For more area arrests, please
seepage 10


arrested on June 29 by Lake Worth
Police and charged with posses-
sion of a controlled substance
without a prescription. Bond was
set at $3,000.
Christopher Antwon Brown,
21, of Southwest Sixth Street,
Pahokee, was arrested on June 29
by PBSO and charged with proba-
tion violation possession of mari-
juana; fleeing and eluding an offi-
cer. No bond was set.
Tashandria Darveta Hendrix,
30, of Holman Court, Pahokee,
was arrested on June 30 on a war-
rant by PBSO charging her with
aggravated battery. No bond was
set.
E'Carves C. Polk, 19, of Apple
Avenue, Pahokee, was arrested on :
June 30 by PBSO and charged with
failure to appear -for felony
offense; failure to appear for case
disposition: aggravated battery
with a deadly weapon. No bond
was set.
Jameka Lawanda McGee, 20,
of Southwest 12th Avenue, South
Bay, was arrested on June 28 by
PBSO and charged with aggravat-
ed battery using a deadly weapon.
No bond was set.
Darnika Francis, 19, of South-
west Seventh Avenue, South Bay,
was arrested on June 28 by West
Palm Beach Police and charged
with larceny theft of $300 or
more but less than $5,000/grand
theft. Bond was set at $3,000.
Ekeira Jshara Scott, 19, of
Southwest Ninth Avenue, South
Bay, was arrested on June 28 by
West Palm Beach Police and
charged with larceny theft of
$300 or more but less than
$5,000/grand theft. Bond was set
at $3,000.
Rakinya L. Davis, 21, of Palm
Beach Road, South Bay, was
arrested on June 28 by PBSO and
charged with violation of pre-trial
release for domestic violence. No
bond has been set.
Lennard Bent, 31, of Oak
Court, South Bay, was arrested on
June 29 by PBSO on .a warrant
charging him with failure to
appear for arraignment on May 30
on written promise to appear
Bond was set at $1,000.,
Johnny Bee Tillman, 26, of
Palm Beach Road, South Bay, was
arrested by West Palm Beach
Police Department on June 30, on
a warrant charging him with pos-
session of marijuana over 20
grams. Bond was set at $3,000.
Torrance Kearse, 26, of


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Essays educate kids on teen pregnancy School News in Brief


Hendry/Glades County Health
Department teen programs held
its annual essay/poster contest in
May in conjunction with National
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Month. The contest was open to
all middle and high school stu-
dents in Hendry and Glades coun-
ties. This year's topic was "My
Choice, My Future." Judging was
by County Commissioners Bill
Maddox and Darrell Harris and
nurse practitioner, Jennifer Hood.
The winners were Tauna McDon-
ald, Moore Haven Jr/Sr High;
Matthew Shearer, Moore Haven
Jr/Sr High; Jo Lynn Platt, Moore
Haven Jr/Sr High; Jerome
Dawkins, Clewiston Middle
School; and Nicole Gonzalez,
Clewiston Middle School. Nicole
Gonzalez won the poster contest.
Winning essays included:
Tauna McDonald, Moore
Haven Jr/Sr High School, 8th
grade
Teen pregnancy, just think
about it. In a teen's life, there are
just too many things going on for
a teen to have a baby. Sex is not a
bad thing however. Sex is for peo-
ple who are in love with each
other and want to share their
compassion for one another. Hav-
ing a baby is different. Having a
baby is starting a family, which
should be for adults because hav-
ing a child is too much work for a
teen to handle. This is what I think
about sex and teenage pregnan-
cy.
One, do not have sex!! If you
do not have sex then you can not
get pregnant. Right? Well you see
how that's the best way to pre-
vent it? That is why I choose this


option. And this is my opinion,
you do not have to agree!
Two, you can use a condom. A
condom is proven to be about 83
percent accurate for preventing
pregnancy. But this still leaves 17
percent of a chance that it will fail.
That is a lot! Why chance it? Think
about the 17/100 chance on get-
ting pregnant when you could just
wait till you want a child?
Three, use birth control. Birth
control pills are proven to be
about 93 percent accurate. This
still leaves 7 percent error. That is
still a lot. Once again, why chance
it? Just don't do it! Just abstain!
As you can see, not having sex
is the best way to not get preg-
nant, this is my choice. But if you
can't keep to yourself, then be
wise and go the other options, but
think before you act.
Matthew Shearer, Moore
Haven Jr/Sr High School, 7th
grade
If I had a child before I finished
school my whole future would
change. My world would change
financially, socially, and how I let
my parents down. Having a child
when I am still considered a child
would have an effect the outcome
of all my dreams and plans for the
future.
If I had a child it would be part
my responsibility to financially
take care of its needs. Babies and
children are expensive. The pro-
fession I would like to go into
takes eight years of. college. This
would no longer be an option. I
would need to work and continue
my education. It would take
much longer to complete my col-
lege studies. The financial burden


would be felt by my family
because they would help support
me.
If I had a child my social life
would no longer by that on a care-
.free teenager. I would not be able
to spend my free time fishing,
hunting and generally goofing off.
I would have to spend time with
my child. My family would also
have to help me take care of a
child because I know nothing
about babies.
If I had a child before I finished
school my parents would be dis-
appointed in me. They have
raised me to be responsible. Hav-
ing a child while still in school is
just not responsible. My parents
have very high hopes for my
future. Having a child would real-
ly .slow down my dreams and
maybe completely wipe them
out.
When thinking about my
choice, my future in school it is to
be responsible and childless. I
have a lot of plans and dreams.
Having a child while still in school
would make my future complicat-
ed and a hardship of my family.
Jo Lynn Platt, Moore Haven
Jr/Sr High School, 7th grade
For each action there is a con-
sequence. The outcome can be
good or bad. Either way we must
accept responsibility for not only
the choice we made, but for also
for the way the outcome has
effected our present and future.
Today it is many teens' responsi-
bility to:think ahead about how
their ,decisions can change their
plans.. Teen pregnancy is on the
up-rise. So you have to ask your-
self now. Will I have sex before


marriage? If so will I use protec-
tion and accept the responsibility
for my actions?
One thing many teens don't
think about is how small deci-
sions like whether or not to have
sex can affect their future. I know
I want to go to college. But how
would a baby change that plan?
How can a person go to college
and raise a child at the same time?
A lot of the time it can't be done.
. Then what about a career? No,
I'm not talking about a job; I'm
talking about a career. Without
proper education not many busi-
nesses will even consider you.
Plus, the fact that you have a child
to take care of you may never
have time for a real career. I'm not
going to end up with this prob-
lem.
I have made my decision now.
My choice is that I won't go
through with teenage pregnancy.
I am not going to sacrifice my
future I have always wanted, the
dreams I have always had. I
refuse to be sitting at home 10 or
15 years after an early pregnancy
wondering what would have hap-
pened. I am going to know.
Every choice we make has a
chain reaction and affects what
our future holds. I have made my
choice now, that I won't let any-
thing change the future I have
planned for my self. With all the
choices available including absti-
nence, birth control, and more I
will prevent any kind of pregnan-
cy until I am prepared to settle
down and accept the conse-
quences for my actions. Whether
those consequences are good or
bad, I choose abstinence.


College student to pay


more for school loans


Submitted to the Glades County Democrat/Tom Fecker
Kids of summer
The Lakeport Community Center was busy in June with
the Kids of Summer Program. The children enjoyed play-
ing games, both inside and outside, doing crafts, story
time, movies, puppet show, and eating snacks. The book
exchange was open at the same time for both adults and
children to exchange a book or check one out. "Reading is
fun" is the message we want to teach our children In Lake-
port. The Lakeport Community Center is accepting dona-
tions for books, especially ones for children and youth.
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Arts and crafts were popular at the Lakeport Community
Center's Kids of Summer program in June.


TALLAHASSEE Florida stu-
dents will have to pay more in
college loans which began on.
.July 1, according to a new report
released today by the research
arm of the Campaign for Ameri-
: ca's Future.
College students and gradu-
ates will be pushed deeper into
debt as interest rates on Stafford
loans the basic student loan
rise from 5.3 percent to 7.14
percent on old loans and to 6.8
percent on new loans at the end
of this week.
Parents that take out PLUS
loans to help their children pay
for an undergraduate education
also face rising interest rates:
This Saturday, rates on PLUS
loans will increase from 6.1 per-
cent to nearly 8 percent for exist-
ing loans and to 8.5 percent on
new loans, costing the average
parent nationally an extra $3,000
and $3,953 respectively.
Campaign for. America's
Future co-director Robert
Borosage explained how Con-
gress has carried out a raid on
student aid through acts of com-
mission and omission.
"The failure of the current
administration and Congress to
make college affordable for all
qualified students is a disservice
to the country," said Borosage.
The Republican leadership has
allowed interest rates on student
loans to rise, increased the inter-
est rate on loans that parents
take out to help pay for their
children's education and refused
to allow a vote on a bill that
would cut interest rates in half
on new loans.
The rising interest rates come
at a bad time for American fami-
lies attempting to pay for col-


"The failure of the cur-
rent administration
and Congress to make
college affordable for
all qualified students is
a disservice to the
country."
-: Robert Borosage,
Campaign for America's
Future co-director

lege. Tuition at the average 4-
year public university has
increased by 40 percent'since
2001, and neatly two-thirds of all
4-year college graduates now
have student loans. Students
and their parents are going fur-
ther into debt, creating a burden
that is often unsustainable. Stu-
dent loan debt already causes 14
percent of young graduates to
delay marriage; 30 percent to
hold off on buying a car; 21 per-
cent to postpone having chil-
dren; and 38 percent to delay
buying a home.
Students and families need
relief from rising interest rates
on student loans. Sen. Richard
Durbin, D-Ill., and Rep. George
Miller, D-Calif., responded to the
public's concern earlier this year
by introducing legislation that
cuts student loan interest rates in
half. Their legislation would
have saved Florida students and
families $4,341 in payments,
according to today's report.
**NOTE: A copy of the Florida
student loan report is available at
http://ourfuture.org/issues and_
campaigns/education/loanrates
rise.cfm.**


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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 (863)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 tailgate
type get-together the night of the
Homecoming Game and,. on the
following day, have a BBQ for the
family at the City Park or a similar
location. Anyone interested in
assisting may contact David Lee
at dlee-1967@skyeone.com or
(863)946-2512.
School Board
meetings set
Regular meetings will now take
place on the second Thursday at 6
pim. 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
hltp: glades.edgate.org moore-
ihaveri index.php. Copies of the
report are also available in the
school's main office, 7(00 Terrier
Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven.
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 BBass 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. To get involved in
the council or for information
about meeting dates and times,'
please call Abuse Council and
Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Extension
(REACT): (863)674-1811-8:30 a.m.-
5 p.m. to speakwith an advocate.
School Advisory
Coeuncl meeting
The School Advisory Council of
Moore Haven Junior-Senior High
School will hold its regular monthly
meeting on Monday, July 10, 2006
at 7 p.m. in the media center.


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The United Way surpasses goal


Hilliard Brothers of Florida has
helped push United Way of
Hendry and Glades counties over
goal again this year. Paul Martin,
Regional General Manager (for
the North and East Regions) for
the Bonita Bay Group, and Chair-
man of the 2005-06 United Way of
Hendry/Glades Counties cam-
paign, is pleased to announce that
the 2005-2006 Campaign has
been a great success and has
exceeded this year's fundraising
goal of $162,000 by $12,000. That
is more than was raised in last
year's campaign and an 8 percent
increase.
Last month Hilliard Brothers
wrapped up its employee cam-
paign and contributed over
$33,000 to United Way. The other
top contributors to this year's
campaign include: The Hendry
County School District, The Boni-
ta Bay Group, The Landon Com-
panies, Pavese Law Firm, Lykes
Brothers, Hendry County Health


Department, Senior Connections
of Southwest Florida, Child Care
of Southwest Florida, Hendry
Glades Behavioral Health Center,
Hendry County, Tax Collector,
Glades School District, Johnson
Engineering and LaBelle Post
office.
The network of agencies fund-
ed by United Way improve the
quality of life for everyone in our
community," said Mr. Martin. "It
feels great to be able to help so
many of our neighbors, especially
after all of the events from the
past year."
"We are very proud to be part
of a caring and generous commu-
nity," said Cliff Smith, President of
United Way. "This is the seventh
consecutive year that our United
Way has reached goal. We are
pleased that we will be able to
fully fund our 32 partner agencies
and want to thank all the gener-
ous individuals and companies
who supported the campaign."


The funds raised during the
campaign will support the work of
32 agencies that help United
Way's friends, neighbors and co-
workers right here in this commu-
nity. Agencies like Senior Connec-
tions, Salvation Army, Good
Wheels, Hendry Glades Behav-
ioral Health Center Child Care of
Southwest Florida and Healthy
Families serve a diverse range of
needs in this community such as
nurturing youth and children,
strengthening families, improving
health and independence for the
sick and elderly, helping the dis-
abled reach their potential and
reaching people in crisis. Last year
the 32 United Way Agencies
helped over 20,000 people in the
community. All of the money
donated to United Way stays in
Hendry and Glades and helps peo-
ple right here in the two counties:
For more information please
call United Way of Hendry/Glades
Counties at (863)675-8383.


Submitted to INI/United Way
United Way has done it again exceeded its fundraising goal. Celebrating are, pictured
from left: Cindy Graham of Senior Connections, Executive Director of Senior Connections
Christine Nolan, Corina Duran of Child Care of SWFL, Paul Martin of The Bonita Bay Group
and Arlene Bettencourt -of Child Care of SWFL


Arrest Report


This column lists arrests, not
convictions, unless otherwise stat-
ed. Anyone who is listed here and
who is later found not guilty, or
has the charges against them
dropped, is welcome to inform the
newspaper. We will confirm the
information and print it. The fol-
lowing information was provided
by the Glades County Sheriff's
Office (GCSO) and the Hendry
County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). }

Glades County
0 Todd Cox, 23, of Moore
Haven was arrested on June 24, by
.Glades County Deput., Tito Nieves


on the charge of DUI, refusal to
submit to DUI test, DWLS and an
active warrant for VOP. He was
later released on an $11,500 surety
bond.
Duane Jones, 26, of Okee-
chobee was arrested on June 24,
by Seminole Police Department,
Officer Jackson on the charge of
possession of marijuana with
intent to sell, possession of mari-
juana over 20 grams and posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia. He was
later released on a $14,500 surety
bond.
Arturo Puentes, 37, of Mira-
mar was arrested on June 25, by
Glades Countr Deputy, Enderle on


the charge of possession of
cocaine. He was later released on a
$15,000 surety bond.
Ross Hall, 71, of Moore Haven
was arrested on June 25, by Glades
County Deputy, Jason Griner on
the charges of possession of mari-
juana over 20 grams and produc-
ing marijuana. He was later
released on a $4,999 surely bond.
Moses Jumper, 24, ol Holly-
wood was arrested on June 25, by
Seminole Police Department, Offi-
cer Chapman on the charge of bal-
tery (domestic violence). He was
later released on his own recogni-
zance.
Pamela Horan, 43, of Holiday


was arrested on June 26, by Semi-
nole Police Department, Officer
Chapman on the charges of DWLS
with knowledge and possession of
cannabis under 20 grams. She was
later released on a $2,500 surety
bond.
,* Donnie Gore, 43, of Okee-
chobee was arrested by Glades
County Deputy Jason Griner on an
active warrant for VOP. He was
later released on a $5,000 surety
bond.
4 Lance Tommie, 241, of Val
Delia, Ga., was arrested by Semi-
nole Police Department, Officer
Vargas on an acti e Okeechobee
County warrant. He \\as later


released on a $2,500 surety bond.

Hendry County
Bradley Steven Livingood, 18,
of Cl- iston, 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 Offi-
cer Rolando Gajate was the arrest-
ing 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 Officer
Juan Soto was the arresting officer.
A 15-year-old, male juvenile,
of Clewiston, was arrested June 19,
and charged with battery on a
detention staff juvenile probation
officer.


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* 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 /2 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
1100of living area! $105,900
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So say goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the coun-
try. $130,000.
* 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse.
This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees.
Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000.
* Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back!
Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs.
Fresh air special! $93,900.
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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
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$46,900
ONE&,.A


* Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel
located near West Glades Elementary in Muse
and inst minutes away from downtown LaBelle.


tat money and see now great ownership feels! -.. a, $3.50 per square foot.
2/1 on over a V acre yard. Start building equity $ r
today! $113,500. B-r bi ;r,: ,1 .,"Nii l1 t,,-jui ul -.lu.J- .J .fc;
at ONLY $. 5,000 per acre!WITH Pole Barn, Electric OWNER FINANCING AVAIIABLE. Loaded with
*Rx for relaxation! A life long supply awaits you in and several wells! Call ASAP for showing! possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of
all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrial
home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working well-traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 businesses.
water fall. This property can also be split into two Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing Listed at only $525,000.
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 tric. Time's on your side in this investment! Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel
makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured $2,750,000. located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and
home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spa- Location with a Future! 1700 Ft. Denaud. 6.39+/- just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50
cious kitchen. Only $179,900. Acres already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale per square foot.
* Tired of the Circus? No clowning around about subdivision.. Ripe and Ready for developer. Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with
the calm you'll enjoy inthisspacious 3BR/2B MH on $800,000. .. : over 5,800 sq ft of work area onI+/-acre. Zoned for
clea ed25- c s ckoutthe The opportunities are endless! Bring your invest Heavy Industrial use Currentlyisfully rentedout to
huge horseb' or& Rctalsls, feed ment dollars here. 25 bedutifulacres with Hwy 27 3 businesses. Listed at only $525,000.
room large workshop. Lower your blood pressure Nt to water plant. Property as cleared 118+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of
$169,900. except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bing ourideas LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and
Relax$theruralway!oSituate on 1.25"atcin and seeu! $6 .50,000.
Relax the rural way! Situated on 1.25 ac ingrow- +/. es in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000.
ing Montua, beautiful new 2006 3/2 manufactured built homeormanufactufactuuredOnlyred $165,000Beautiful .25+/- acrecorner lot in downtown
home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for I Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- .. LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for
occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! on Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock, duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to
$149,900 Business. $119,900.


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manufactured home has a lot to offer.
Split floor plan, deck, new carpet &
paint. Priced to sell! $125,000


AFFORDABLE AND WELL MAIN-
TAINED 3Br/2Ba manufactured home
w/ office or possible 4th bedroom.
Perfect starter home or rental invest-
ment. Located within city limits, com-
pletely fenced & priced to sell! $99,900


I gIw tB Bi f IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC-
: TURED HOME situated on shaded
.. : '^ oversized lot in town & completely
fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings,
OAKS, FENCED BACK YARD, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry &
3BR/2BA CBS home in the heart of breakfast island. Reduced $134,900


LaBelle. Great location! $195,000


vaulted ceilings, entertainment package
includes a large screen television w/ stereo
and surround sound, split floor plan, built in
computer center, large master br & ba w/gar-
den tub & separate shower. Upgraded appli-
ances, large open kitchen w/eat-in breakfast
bar & formal dining. $199,500






CHARMING 2BR/2BA CEDAR HOME
sits on oversized corner lot in the city.
Features are vaulted ceilings, tile,
French doors, fenced back yard & extra
storage. $199,900


5lO/I A COR A NXfA T TTTTn T T


CBS HOME! Split floor plan, 2,000+
total sq. ft., granite counter tops, 18"
ceramic tile, vaulted ceiling and many
more upgraded features. $245,000


QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT! Like new
A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR manufactured home on 2.82 acres in quiet ONE OF THE FEW PRIVATELY
STARTER HOME! This 3BR/2BA Ft. Denaud. This immaculate home offers OWNED man made deep water canals


in LaBelle! This waterfront homesite is
located in LaBelle City limits. Home site
includes ownership of the canal, which
provides protected boat dockage and
direct access to the Caloosahatchee
River. $299,000
WATERFRONT HOMES / LOTS
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCA-
TION!!! 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
INVEST NOW! One of the few river-
front acreage parcels on the market.
This 10.7 Acres has 600+/- feet fronting
on the river. Look to the East and West
and enjoy views from the raised river-
bank. The waterfront piece features
lakefront on the South side and river-
front on the North. Parcel's future land
use is leisure recreation (LR). Your pos-
sibilities are endless here! $3,500,000
SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT


ESTATE site with over 200 feet of water-
front and already separated into 2 lots.
Site features frontage on the main river
and the "Old River.' Old River frontage
includes 60 feet of protected dockage.
There are no corps setbacks on either
lot. $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 & 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 Jack's
Branch w/ river access. This Unique
property also has its 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. Home site
is located approx. 75 ft. from the main
river. Permits are in place to re-dredge
oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth. $499,000
HOMES IN THE CITY
MOVE IN READY! Newly remodeled 3
Br / 2 Ba home located on large lot in
the city. New carpet, flooring and inte-
rior paint & spacious master bedroom.
$179,900 {Under Contract}
THIS IMMACULATE 2BR/1.5BA HOME
is located in the center of town close to
everything. What a terrific home for some-
one just setting out on their own or sizing
down. Home is partially furnished & ready
for you! $159,900
HOMES
3BR/2BA CBS HOME W/POOL in
Laurel Oaks, very desirable neighbor-
hood w/ great floor plan for a growing
family. Property is surrounded by large
oaks & a few fruit trees. Home/pool
needs TLC & some repairs. Home is
being sold AS IS. $235,000
ONLY CONDO ON THE MARKET IN


LABELLE! This 2BR/2BA unit would
make a great rental investment
or full-time residence. Located on the
first floor this condo features a greenbelt
view, tile in kitchen/ bathrooms & a bonus
room. Comfortable living awaits your
arrival! $150,000 {Under Contract}


THIS 2BR/1.5BA MOBILE HOME is
located in quiet River Oaks Subdivision,
Ortona. Great investment for the part-
time Floridian, or a great get-away.
Home being sold partially furnished &
offers split floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings.
$58,500 {UNDER CONTRACT}
HOMES ON ACREAGE
UNIQUE, DESIRABLE AND SECLUD-
ED! Less than a mile from the new West
Glades Elementary. 14.5 acres in one of
the fastest growing areas of Glades
County. Surrounded by large acreage,
this parcel has been cleared & fenced.
This custom built home is spacious and
very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split
floor plan features ceramic tile, 3 large
bedrooms, walk-in closets & 2.5 spacious
baths. Island kitchen has walk-in pantry,
breakfast area & is open to the large
family room. Master bedroom & bath
offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden
tub, separate shower, dual sinks &
access to the pool. Too many extras to
mention. $1,475,000
3BR/IBA 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 sta-
ble. $490,000.
SPACIOUS 4BR/2BA MAN-UFAC-
TURED home on 4.84 +/- acres com-
pletely fenced, pond & mostly cleared.
Split floor plan, large master bedroom/
bath, office/nursery, formal living room,
family room & open kitchen w/ island.
$325,000
SPACIOUS MANUFACTURED HOME


on 5+/- acres. Property has pond,
fenced, cleared & ready for your horses.
This 4 Br / 2 Ba oversized home features
split floor plan, wood-like flooring in liv-
ing areas & many extras! $285,000


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Submitted to INI/Nicole Anderson
*Julia Lynne Anderson
:Julia Lynne Anderson
Nicole Anderson and Alan
-Marrero of Orlando are proud to
.announce the birth of their
'daughter, Julia Lynne. She was
*born on May 26, 2006 at Health
-Central in Ocoee. She weighed 6
pounds 14 ounces and was 19
inches long at birth.
Maternal grandparents- are
Stephen and Tracey Anderson of
Moore Haven.
Paternal grandparents are Mar-
'rero and Joyce Adams of White
:Hall, Penn.
Great-grandparents are Gladys
iClayton, of Clewiston, Virginia
'Cortes and Luciano Cortez of
Poinciana, Arthur Trimble of
iCogan Station, Penn.


Submitted.to INI
Orlando Martinez Jr.
Orlando Martinez, Jr.
Orlando and Graciela Martinez
of Moore Haven are proud to
announce the birth of their son,
Orlando Martinez, Jr.
He was born on June 8 at
Health Park in Ft. Myers. He
weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and"
was 20.5 inches long at birth.
Orlando, Jr., was welcomed
home by his sister, Annalisa Mar-
tinez.
His maternal grandparents are
Lorenzo and Marisol Sanchez of
Moore Haven.
Orlando's paternal grandpar-
ents are Antonio and Maria Mar-
tinez of Moore Haven.


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Wedding


SuDmirte, 1o II, FloridaJenny Pung
Jenny and Carey "Butch" Pung




























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Stewart-Pung
Jenny Stewart, daughter of
Calvin and Becky Stewart of
Okeechobee, wed Carey "Butch"
Pung on June 16. The groom is
the son of Eric and Gretchen Eric-
son of Okeechobee.
The private ceremony took
place at Peace Lutheran Church
at 2:30 p.m. on June 16, 2006. It
was officiated by Pastor John
Hirst. The bride and grooms' par-
ents attended, as well as best
man, Daryl Roehm, and matron
of honor, Cathy Rucks. The wed-
ding party met friends and family


at St. Pete Beach for a weekend
celebration of their marriage.

The bride and groom are both
graduates of Okeechobee High
School. The groom is a 1995 grad-
uate of the University of Florida.
He is a teacher at Okeechobee
High School. The bride is a 2003
graduate of the University of Cen-
tral Florida. She is employed as a
public relations representative for
Waste Management. The bride
and groom cruised to the western
Caribbean for a week, following
the celebration. The couple will
reside in Okeechobee.


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F'o not miss this well kept five bedroom two
bath 2,000 sq. ft. home. This home features tile
roof, landscaping, new a/c, kids park behind the
home, screen porch, tile counter tops ins
I kitchen, too many extras to mention. This home
r located on the west side and within walking
Distance of schools, shopping, banking and golf-
.ng. $249,900.


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Brittany Martin and Jason Jennings


"Martin-Jennings
* Michael and Lisa Martin of
'Belle Glade are proud to
,announce the upcoming mar-
,riage of their daughter Brittany
,Martin to Jason Jennings of Saint
:Cloud. The prospective groom is
the son of Jeffrey and Beverly Jen-
.nings of Saint Cloud.
The wedding ceremony is
'planned for July 22, 2006 at the
First Baptist Church of Belle
.Glade.
The bride-to-be is a 2004 grad-
-uate of Glades Day School. She
,attends Florida Southern College
in Lakeland. The groom is a 2002
,graduate of Saint Cloud High
School. He graduated from Flori-
'da Southern College in April of
2006. He is employed as a fifth
,grade teacher at North Lakeland
"Elementary School. After the
wedding the couple will reside in
Lakeland.

;Sanders-Morgan
,, Mary L. Sanders Jordan of
iBelle Glade is proud to announce
,the engagement of her. daughter
'Mary E. Sanders to Everton W.
Moni, gan, Sr. of District of Jamaica,
,Maypen, J.A. The prospective
"groom is the son of Edward Mor-
igan of District of Jamaica.


SuDmirle,3 io NI


The wedding is planned for
July 29, 2006 at Greater Saint Paul
Church of God In Christ, located
at 915 West Avenue A, in Belle
Glade at 5 p.m.
The bride to be is a 1978 grad-
uate of Glades Central Communi-
ty High. She graduated from
South Florida Community College
and is currently employed as a
Correctional Deputy with Palm
Beach Sheriff Office. The groom is
self-employed as a truck driver.
After the wedding, the couple will
reside in Belle Glade.

Barnes-Crawford
Engagement
Carl and Marti' Barnes of
Clewiston are proud to announce
the engagement of their daughter
Amanda Barnes to G.W. Crawford
of Arcadia.
The wedding is planned for
Aug. 12, 2006 at Methodist
Church in Clewiston.
The bride-to-be is a 2002 grad-
uate of Clewiston High School.
She is employed with Big Cypress
Indian Reservation.
The groom is a 1998 graduate
'of Hardee High School. He is
employed with Immokalee
Ranch. After the wedding, the
couple with reside in Immokalee.


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On the corner of
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RENTALS AVAILABLE
IN LEHIGH ACRES in the
Westminster Gated Golf Community.
Fully furnished 3+office/2/2 with pool.
$2,000/m NO PETS/NON-SMOK-
ING
3/2/1 PORT LABELLE $1,000/M
NO PETS
3/1 OFF M.L.K. BLVD. on Seminole
Ave. $800/M. NO PETS
LARGE 2/2/2 IN PORT LABELLE
$850/M NO PETS
FULLY FURNISHED in Lehigh
Acres 2/2/2 $1,200/m Cat ok
IN FORT MYERS on Gibson St.
3/3/1 $1,200/M NO PETS.
3/2/1 IN PORT LABELLE on N.
Edgewater Circle. $800/M. NO PETS.
1/1/1 IN COUNTRY VILLAGE on
Prow Terrace $550/M. NO PETS.
OUR FEATURED
LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK
ON 720 IN MUSE 3Bedroom/2Bath.


mobile home on 5+/- acres. Asking
$350,000. Additional 5+/- acres can be
purchased for $250,000.
IN FORT MYERS.
3Bedroom/3Bath, 1 car garage in a
great location. Close to everything.
Home .has 2 master bedrooms, new
roof, interior paint and A/C. Asking
$279,900.
LOCATED IN LEHIGH ACRES -
3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car garage built in
2001 and in excellent condition. Home
over looks a canal and located in a great
area close to Ft. Myers but out enough
for peace and-quiet. $230,000.
IN PIONEER! 3Bedroom/2Bath
large doublewide mobile home on
fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual fireplace, walk-
in closets, outside building. Asking
$184,900. REDUCED!


, Submitted to INI/Mary L. Sanders Jordan
Mary E. Sanders and Evert"n W. Morgan Sr.


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LAND C >. -
OLD FLORIOR RCRERGE
This picturesque 30 acre parcel offers pasture and
wooded areas on both sides of a flowing creek.
"Nature walk. swimining holes, a hand operaucd
well pump and paved frontage area few of the fea-
tures of this beautiful parcel. This is a Cice in a life
time opportunity. $705,000.
"R" RRTED RCRERGE
Prime and almost perfect is the best way 10
describe this large, lovely yard of 3.96 acres in PI
LaBelle Ranchcties. This is a perfect homesite for
your family with the ability 10 have horses.
$389,000.
PIONEER PLRNTRTION
Five acres on I lendrn Isles Blvd. One l:rge homie-
site or 2 lihmesites possible. $175,000.
BUSINESS RCRERGE IN LRBELLE LIMITS
Located on I hy 8.O0 in lalelle with 211 5' of ronage'
'This 1.02 ax re parCel hails many pos'tibilities ith lI -
2 otning. Additional patcels are a4l.o available.
$499,000.
3.1 RCRES ON HWY BO
Located dlos(e to murphyy I i I I .
tllis parcel ha, ;! bright fut r i Eii. i titi BR11 'i,,\
mobile un cir ipletely fenm ed properly. $899,900.
Denise Walker Listing Agent
1-888,675.6762 (toll free)
863-673-2461 (cell)


HOMES:
* $579,900 PRICE REDUCED! 31D)/2PBA home on 2,34+/-
acres in Naples. Home features a pole barn, screen lanai, security
a h, ,,,,..
* $526,000 PRICE REDUCED!. BD/3BA home on 1+/- acre.


* $374,900 3BD/2BA Beatiflil well maintained home on man-
kured l1-/- acres I .aEeie's first gaied Riverfront Community.






* $299,900 PRICE REDUCED- Beauiful like new i3BD/2BA with
2 cnar girage home in ic tBelmont area. P.ia o and (ck area in bick
avard.
* $229,900 PRICE REDUCED!- (Goneous new 3BD20BA house
with garage Split floor plan livinha rea /fire palke, Master hath-
room has a garden tub aid dual sinks. (Cirpel and tile throughout.
This is a must s'e!
* $204,900 Ne- 3iBDi2BA Iametin a beautiful lot. Masierhainh-
nroom has :1 ga 'ln u' w,sepnarae ihower Kirchen features an
ianod i/extra 'sa k :i ,1 'C J,n' Ift this onie lip bly'
* $179,900 281),2A Idlteni viraicatin or stari'r home on a
corner lot in Port LiBelle. Spacious living rooni and separate dm-a
a,... I .. I I i, h h .
* $169,900 PRICE REDUCED!- New 3BD/211A home. This
hoine fneanure spln floor pln and tlihe kitchen has a morning


room.
* $149,999 2BD/IBA spacious home, features a completely
fenced in yard and an above ground pool.
* $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. This
home has new tile, carpet, paint, cabinets, hot water heater, bath-
room and new roof with a transferable warranty. Great investment.
potential or first time home buyer.
MOBILE HOMES:
* $499,000 This 3BD/2BA Mobile home sits on 9.444-/- acres
,11, ,, ,h h I" h I.
in porch, fireplace, new carpet and is wheel chair accessible. This
is a must see!
* $475,000 Spacious 311D/3BA mobile home in Muse sits on
5+/- acres. 11his spacious home features an addition with it's own
entrance and much more. "iTe property has a pond wilmand and
bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns & more.
* $349,000 Ieautiful 3BR/2BA upgraded manufactured home
on 2.29+/- acres. This is a very spacioushome in immaculate con-
dition ad has many exntrs. Call today for appointment.
* $300,000 31BD/1IBA mobile home in Muse which rests on 53+/-
acres features a1 new well and roof Property is also fenced with a
sheI and pond.
* $197,900 Immaculate 2 1/2 year old 4BD'2BA manufactured
home across from the never and boat ramps, many, many upgrades.
A shed and irrigation. Call for more info,
* $189,900 Spacious 3BD/2BA on 1.88+/- acres in Muse. Home
features a split fli-o r plan. i I I '. ,
has an island and pantr: .. .'.. i i ,..., '
room that a'In hre used as ian (lice or sitting room. The swell and
septic tank are new C Call today fr an appointment.
* $185,000 3BD/2BA manufactured home on 5+/ acres. There
is a wood deck leading upto a brand new above ground pool. Call
for more info.
* $129,900 to $146,900 New 4BD/2BA & 3BD/2BA
Manufactured Homes on .50+/- acres in EI Rio S/D.


* $142,700 3BD/2BA New Manufactured home with pantry
dual sinks, garden tub, separate shower and skylight in thile guest
bathroom.
* $115,000 Location!Lo.aion!l.ocation!Tlhis corner lot in the
city features a 3BD/2BA manufactured home. This home "Nas
remodeled in 2003, roof was 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 MHaC. The %MHYC is a 55+ ownership park.
Call today for completion date!
* $94,900 Looking for a 3BD,2BA manufacured home on
1.25+/- acres? This ihomne features a split floor plan. Call today for
more info and for an appointment.
* $85,000 2BD/1.50BA Great retirement or starter home. New
carpet and tile. This is a must see!! Call for more inlo.
* >. ..' im ii iiliI ii li[.iO '. 1 ,1 .. ..... .. .n
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ping and restaurants.
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Study finds today's kids are choosing TV over trees


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
fundamental shift away from peo-
ple's appreciation of nature."
"When children choose TVs
over trees, they lose touch with
the physical world outside and the
fundamental connection of those
places to our daily lives," said
Steve McCormick, President and
CEO of The Nature Conservancy.
"A simulated waterfall can never
compare with the wonder of Nia-
gara Falls, and an electronic world
cannot replicate the awe of stand-
ing at the base of half-dome in
Yosemite or watching the eruption
of Old Faithful. These places aren't
just part of the American experi-
ence; they're part of the human
experience something no one
should miss."
The data was analyzed by Uni-


"When children choose TVs over trees, they lose
touch with the physical world outside and the
fundamental connection of those places to our
daily lives. A simulated waterfall can never com-
pare 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 Faithful. These
places aren't just part of the American experi-
ence; they're part of the human experience -
something no one should miss."
Steve McCormick,:
President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy


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
through a National Science Foun-
dation grant to The Nature Con-
servancy.


While more than two dozen
variables were tested, Pergams
said that video games,. home
'movie rentals, going out to
movies, Internet 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 corre-
lation is not the same as causa-
tion. "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 asso-
ciation."
Pergams and Zaradic ruled out
variables such as family income,
aging of the population, a recent
rise in foreign travel or park capac-
ity as major factors. These vari-
ables were tested, but the correla-
tions were not nearly as strong as
home entertainment and fuel
prices, Pergams said. He added
that further 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 conser-
vation in the 21st century takes
tremendous commitment, inno-
vation, and collaboration," added
McCormick. "Conservation is
becoming increasingly more diffi-
cult as the pressure to develop nat-
ural areas becomes intensified,
and we will be relying on the next
generation to carry forth this very
important work." -
Peter Kareiva, Lead Scientist
for The Nature. Conservancy
added, "Nature cannot just be
found in exotic, far-away conti-
nents. From each city to every sub-
division, there must be access to
lands and waters that inspire and'
teach. This study reminds us that
we need to do ,conservation to
connect with children."
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


Study shows chocolate milk good after work outs


Researchers at Indiana Uni-
versity found that athletes who
drank chocolate milk after an
intense bout of exercise were
able to work out longer during a
second workout when com-
pared to athletes who drank cer-
tain sports beverages.
The new study, published in
the February issue of Interna-
tional Journal of Sport Nutrition


Landfill
Continued From Page 1
returning, did not find any corre-
spondence from the company.
After the statement, the com-
mission voted 3 2 to end negotia-
tions with Waste Management.
They decided instead to institute
an interim ,hauling agreement
with the company.
Subsequent to the meeting,
the attorney found a stack of mail
and correspondence in his office


Pavilion
Continued From Page 1
be a substantial pavilion pat-
terned more or less after the
Larry Luckey Indian Mound Park
Pavilion which, since 1989, has
served the community
admirably year after year in
countless ways.
On the committee ,to imple-
ment the plans and see the proj-
ect through to conclusion is
Donna Storter Long, Larry Luck-
ey, Glades County Property
Appraiser, Joe Flint, Glades
County Clerk of Court and Alvin
Ward, County Commissioner.
Regarding Vance Storter's
"dream", Joe Flint said, "This is a
project that will benefit everyone
in Glades County at some 'point
in time. We, the committee, feel
that our goal is to make sure this
project is one we can all be
proud of. The Vance L. Storter
Memorial Pavilion 'will be a


Donkey
Continued From Page 1
coax Dolly to follow me along the
inner fencing which would even-
tually lead the two of us (albeit I
would be on the inner side, she
on the other) to the north pasture
by the cattle pond and thence to
where Danny was, but when I
went out to put this plan in action,
neither of them could be seen. I
had to wonder if they Were a little
sick. Then I remembered reading
that donkeys eat far less than their
"cousins", so I stopped thinking
about that. Well, I kept walking'
and looking' and finally behind a
small "mountain" of pushed up
palmettos waiting to be burned,
there they were together in the
north pasture! Finally they had
found each other.
Often when walking the old
barn road near dark-time, they
could be seen wandering off
together, far from the cows that
dotted the green pastures here
and there. So I lingered along the
way trying to see where they were
headed. They did not walk as if
they were simply strolling but
rather that they were headed
somewhere in particular. It wasn't
long before it became absolutely
clear where they were going. The
palmettos that rim much of the
pastures do so in patterns more or
less like oddly shaped little rooms.
Dolly and Danny walked right into
one of those little rooms along the
west fence line and lost no time in
lying down side by side.
Several days later my near
dark-time walk took me into the
same area and it was the same
touching scene. They walked into
that same little palmetto-rimmed
room and quietly lay down beside


and Exercise Metabolism, sug-
gests that chocolate, milk is an
'effective recovery aid after stren-
uous.exercise by helping refresh:
fatigued muscles, which may
lead to enhanced performance
in future workouts.
Researchers had nine cyclists
bike until their muscles were
'depleted of energy, rest, four
hours, then bike again until


that he had overlooked. In the
stack was correspondence from
Waste Management's attorney,
Ron Kaplan.
"I deeply regret the fact that I:
did not discover this document
prior to Tuesday's meeting and I
take full responsibility for the doc-
ument not having been found
prior to Tuesday's meeting," Mr.
Pringle said in an e-mail to Count)
Manager Wendell Taylor.
According to Mr. Taylor, the
corimission, at.its last meeting in
June, nevertheless decided that


notable and valuable addition to
Glades County."
The structure is to be located
toward the back of'thee'cemeteiry
north'of the existing utility/rest
room building. The elevated pad
has already been put in place, a
further gift of J. C. Long. Other
contributions have been accept-
ed. A low bid of $72,000 has
been accepted with Joe Helfins-
tine of Buckhead in charge of
construction.
The pavilion will provide seat-
ing and shelter for memorial
services and funerals.
The location of the structure
will be far enough away from
highway 78 that part of the road
noise will be eliminated.
"The projected completion
date is the first of November in
time for the Nov. 11th Veteran's
Day Memorial service," said
Larry Luckey. "And," he added,
"Those making use of the pavil-
ion will be out of the sun and
weather, and as more burials


each other.
I tiptoed away not wanting to
disturb them and to myself there
was the feeling that if I stayed and
watched them, it might seem as
an intrusion of their privacy.
During the next few weeks it
became evident that Dolly was
rapidly gaining weight, while
poor Danny seemed skinny by
comparison, and he stayed even
closer to her.
On a morning walk when the
early sun shone directly on Dolly's
soft brown-fur sides, there was no
doubt. She was bulging with a
baby! Instantly that baby's name
became "Dixie" .
Then the. questions: Where
does a mother-to-be donkey go to
birth her baby? Will Danny stay
with her? Is she likely to need help
from any of us? And when would
the grand event take place?
Why did I not know the
answer to any of these questions?
Frustrated and excited, I walked
back to the house in a daze. And
there was the thought: Only two
days ago the two of them were
touching noses, then all of a sud-
den Danny opened his mouth so
wide I thought surely he would
split his jaws as he let out a bray
like I've not heard before! Dolly
simply stood there as if in awe of
him.
The next day along about high
noon I took some orange hulls,
banana peelings and watermelon
rinds to the pasture to try to tempt
them to come to the fence.
There they were, standing
alongside a big pyramid of dead
trees and limbs that were waiting
to be burned. Paying no attention
to anything except themselves,
they ambled off to a nearby bare
spot in the pasture, lay down side
by side, and immediately at the
same time, each rolled over in the


exhaustion, three separate
times. During the rest period, the
cyclists sipped one of three bev-,
erages: low-fat chocolate milk, a
common fluid replacement
drink or a carbohydrate replace-
ment drink.
During the second round of
exercise, the researchers found
that the cyclists who drank
chocolate milk during the rest


the changes were not substantive
enough to warrant the commis-
sion's reconsideration.
"The three members (of the
commission present that night)
said, in no Way, from what they
have seen, would they change
their vote," reported Mr. Taylor.
Under the interim hauling
agreement, Waste Management is
expected to build a transfer sta-
tion to haul all of Glades County's
household waste. The agree-
ment, signed in March of 2004,
can be used to handle the coun-


occur in the cemetery it
becomes more difficult to place
a tent and chairs for additional'
services. With dignity, this pavil-
ion will solve that problem."
Glades County Manager, Wen-
dell Taylor said "I am happy to
know that this pavilion project is
within reach. I'm looking forward
to its construction and to the real-
ization that Glades County and its
people will soon have a fitting
place to offer last respects to our
former citizens. All of us are look-
ing forward to the first memorial
service which is planned for Vet-,
erans Day, Nov. 11.
It has.been said that a civi-
lized society can be judged by its
consideration and respect of its
dead. (Author unknown.) We
have certainly honored the
departed who are interred in the
twenty-acre Glades County
Cemetery in Ortona which was
platted with 6,336 burial plots.
Approximately 1800 people have
been buried there since July


direction of the other with all four
legs of each sticking straight up!
Wiggling, they rocked back and
forth which seemed as if they
were scratching their backs. Their
sides were actually touching each
other. Every little bit they'd bend
their knee joints, then straighten
their legs as if they were com-
pletely accustomed to such
antics. (And who am I to say this
is not the way of donkeys?) If they
knew I was observing all this, they
gave no indication of it. I finally
turned away from the fence,
retracing my steps to the house
and suddenly realized I had not
left the treats for them.
Back to the pasture to the
same spot at the fence nearest
where I'd seen them scratching
their backs or whatever they were
doing, but they were not there,
nor were they anywhere in sight.
Oh well, save the treats for sup-
pertime.
Without fail, Josie-dog always
goes with me when I venture out
from the house. The first time we
went out to see Dolly and Danny,
she didn't quite know what to do.
However, her natural curiosity
instincts got the best of her right
away and she dived through. the
barbed wire fence making
straight-away for both of them as
they stood stark still staring at her.
When she ran between them,
Danny made one swift stomping
kick, just missing Josie's broad
back. Well, that was the end of
Josie's going anywhere near
either of them. She goes with me
on every walk but when we near
the pasture she keeps well away
from Dolly and Danny.
In the meantime, more veg-
etable peelings, melon rinds and
slices of bread as we anxiously
wait for the arrival of Dixie.


period wYere able tobike nearly
twice as long before reaching
exhaustion than' those who con-
sumed the carbohydrate
replacement drink and as long
as those who consumed the
fluid replacement drink.
Researchers theorize that the
combination of carbohydrates
and protein found in chocolate
milk is what helped enhance the


ly's waste for the next several
years, if necessary, according to
Mr. Taylor.
Waste Management's original
proposal to the county was to
take over the county's sites, fill
them and operate and maintain,
while paying a portion of their
revenue to the county.
At an earlier meeting, comrnrnis-
sioners decided that the interior
agreement will give them the
opportunity to continue consider-
ing what their next option will be
with regard to the landfill issue.


1925, including hundreds of vic-
tims of the 1926 and 1928 hurri-
canes.
Glades County hlas special
funding set aside for its perpetu-
al care with maintenance provid-
ed by Parks & Recreation Divi-
sion of the Glades CountyRoad
Department.


cyclists' performance and sug-
gest that flavored milk may be an
optirrimal beverage for refueling
muscles after exercise. The
researchers also note that
chocolate milk is-a great tasting
and cost effective alternative to
certain sports drinks.


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, D.C&
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.
The Nature Conservancy is a
leading, international, nonprofit
organization that preserves plants;
animals and natural communities
representing the diversity of life on
Earth by protecting the lands and
waters they need to survive. To
date, the Conservancy and its
more than one million members
have been responsible for the pro-
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acres in the United States and
have helped preserve more than
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Corps of Engineers involved in water management


By MaryAnn Morris
/
The U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers (COE) is an agency in the
public eye these days, since the
maintenance of the Herbert
Hoover Dike and other govern-
ment programs concerning Lake
Okeechobee have been news-
worthy. The COE is the lead
agency for the Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Program
(CERP) from which Governor
Jeb Bush's Acceler8 Program
was formed. The need for this
construction is real if people
want water to drink in South
Florida.
It all concerns water: to
drink, wash and irrigate, but not
so much that it floods homes
and fouls estuaries, long ago
connected by man-made canals
to lower the water in Lake Okee-
chobee to drain rich soils. Our
watershed is at the center of the
issue and the COE has a long
andvaried history.
George Washington had a
chief engineer in 1775, Colonel
Richard Gridley. In 1802, Con-,
gress established the Corps of.
-Engineers as separate from. the.
regular army. In the 1800s, the
COE built forts, lighthouses and
docks and mapped much of the
West. When the War of 1812
was pending, the COE beefed up
the forts around New York har-
bor. These forts included the 11-
point fort that now serves as the
base of the Statue of Liberty. The
British decided not to attack
New York harbor.
About that time, Congress
established a new military acad-
emy at West Point. Until 1866,
the head of the academy was
always an engineer officer and
in the first half of the 19th centu-
ry, West Point was the major and
for a while, the only, engineering
school in the country.
Shortly after 1824, Congress
passed 'two important laws that
marked the beginning of the
CO1's continuous involvement
in civil works.
The General Survey Act
authorized the president to
order surveys of routes for roads
and canals "of national impor-
tance, in a commercial or mili-
tary point of view, or necessary
for the transportation of public
mail." The president assigned.
the job to the COE. The second
act appropriated funds 4to
improve navigation on the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers by remov-
ing sandbars, snags, and other
obstacles. Later the Act was
amended to include other rivers.
This work, too, was given to the.
COE--the only formally trained
body of engineers in the .new
republic.
Much of the work was done
by the topographical engineers
or "Topogs," a separate depart-
ment of COE. In 1838, these
engineers, as surveyors, explor-
ers, cartographers, 'and con-
struction managers, helped
open the nation's interior to
commercial development and
settlement. During and after the
Civil War, Army surveyors
explored and mapped much of
Florida and the Everglades.
Successes like these meant
the engineers would be called
on again, as they were for the
Panama Canal .(picture above
shows work in progress).
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The COE's canal-building
efforts began in the 19th century
and continued in the 20th.
After the federal government
purchased the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal in 1919, the
local COE district directed the
deepening the channel for ship-
ping and add bridges. Traffic
soon increased and as an imme-


diate result, demands were
made to enlarge it. The C&D
Ship Canal became part of the
Intercoastal Waterway (as it is
now known) connecting exist-
ing bodies of water along the
east coast from Boston, south to
Key West, and then west to the
Rio Grande. Today, the COE still
has responsibility for this canal
and the entire Intercoastal
Waterway.
The "Cumberland or National
Road," the most famous of
COE's road projects was built
between 1811. and 1841. It
extended from Cumberland,
Maryland, across the Appalachi-
an ridges of western Pennsylva-
nia to Wheeling and then across
the midsections of Ohio and
Indiana to Vandalia, Illinois. The
COE's involvement on the road
happened mainly because civil-
ian superintendents failed.
To build the road, the COE
used techniques developed in
England by John McAdam, and
some innovative bridge build-
ing. At Brownsville, Pennsylva-
nia, COE built the first bridge in
the United States with a-cast-iron
frame; an 80-foot span .that
remains in use today.
The 2,170-foot pontoon.
bridge built across the James
River in June 1864 'by Union
engineers as the Army of the
Potomac approached Peters-
burg, Virginia, was the longest
floating bridge erected before
World War II.
Drawn largely from the top of
their West Point classes, the.
engineers in the COE before the
Civil War included many excel-
lent military strategists who rose
to leadership roles during the
war. Among them were Union
generals George McClellan,
Henry Halleck, George Meade,
and Confederate generals
Robert E. Lee, Joseph Johnston,
and P. G. T. Beauregard.
During the 19th century the
COE conriinued 'to serve the
nation, building roads and
bridges, 0orkingyon surveys of
the Great Lakes and the Missis-
sippi River Delta that established
engineering standards for river
engineering.
Then customs houses, light-
houses, bridges and many pub-
lic buildings in Washington DC:
the Lincoln Memorial, the Exec-
utive Office Building, the Library
of Congress and the Washington
Monument.
The Panama Canal was built
by the Panama Canal Commis-
sion, not as is commonly
thought by the COE. But engi-
neer officers of the COE were
assigned to the commission and
helped overcome some of the
most difficult construction. The
canal was opened in August
1914.
During World War I, belea-
guered Europeans governments
welcomed the expertise of
American COE engineer officers
who built. railroads, roads and
bridges to replace those
destroyed. In France the COE
produced 2 million feet.of lum-
ber and also improved that
country's port facilities.
In the early 20th century back
in the United States, neglected
waterways, demands for hydro-
electric power and calls for irri-
gation projects drew attention to
the nation's water resources.
The conflicting desires for ship-


special to iNi/u.a.Army uorps or engineers
On June 19,2000, the COE demolished a water control struc-
ture on the Kissimmee River as part of the efforts to restore
the meandering channel of the river.


ping channels and the use of
water and flood control required
the application of scientific man-
agement to insure efficient
water use. This meant a pro-
gram of basin-wide develop-
ment that would address all
potential water needs.
Because privately owned
dams for hydro-electric power
were a threat to navigation, Con-.
gress, through the COE began to
regulate dams.
President Franklin Roosevelt
favored the development of fed-
eral hydro-power projects to
provide consumers with low-
cost energy. During the New
Deal, the COE participated in
three major hydroelectric power
projects..
In 1912 and 1913, two terrify-
ing floods had devastated the
lower Mississippi Valley and
showed the inadequacy of the.
levee system. Another flood
came in 1916, and the first flood
control act was passed the fol-
lowing year; it applied only to
the Mississippi and Sacramento
rivers. The "levee" policy was
finally changed in 1927, when.
one of the worst disasters in the
nation's history hit the lower
Mississippi. The flood was the.
result of high waters from
throughout the Mississippi
River's drainage area, 41 percent
of the continental United States,
inundating the lower Mississippi
Valley. Between 250 and 500
people were killed, over 16 mil-
lion acres were flooded, and
over 500,000 people were forced
from their homes to refugee
camps.
Clearly, depending on levees
was not the'answer. The chief of
engineers, drew up a new plan
requiring that the water be dis-
persed through controlled out-
lets and floodways as well as
confined between levees. Con-
gress approved this plan in the
1928 Flood Control Act and
placed its implementation under
the control of the COE. The proj-
ect has prevented billions of dol-
lars in damages since 1928. But
floods continued elsewhere, on
the Ohio River and in Florida,
where the hurricanes of 1926
and 1928 devastated the Lake
Okeechobee area with over
3,000 deaths in all.-
During the 1930s, there was
the misery of the Great Depres-
sion. Officially, the Herbert
Hoover Dike was a "navigation
project" in 1934, but two years
later, in response to the needs
for work and flood protection,
Congress passed the 1936 Flood
Control Act, one of the most
important events in the history
of the COE.
For the first time, Congress
declared that flood control was a
proper activity of the federal gov-
ernment. This put the COE into
the reservoir construction busi-
ness and said that a potential
project's economic benefits
must exceed its costs. The act
also specified the obligations
that would have to be assumed


by local'interests before the COE
could begin certain projects.
Following World II, federal
multipurpose projects expand-
ed. The Eisenhower administra-
tion challenged some of these
projects as costly burdens, but
federal power development con-
tinued to increase. By 1975, COE
projects on rivers were produc-
ing 27 percent of the total U.S.
hydropower and 4.4 percent of
allelectrical energy output..
The COE continued its mili-
tary work in World War II and
Korea with construction of mili-
tary bases, hospitals, roads and
bridges.
The COE's federal disaster
relief actually began in 1865
when they helped freed blacks
escape flooding along the Mis-
sissippi. The Johnstown, Penn-
sylvania flood of 1889 and the
San Francisco earthquake of
1906 brought out the COE for
disaster relief. In 1937, after
more flooding, all COE districts
had a flood plan.
In 1947 the COE responded to
a massive explosion aboard a
ship in a Texas harbor; in 1949 to
the need for snow removal after
a blizzard in the Great Plains.
Under 'the Federal. Disaster
Relief Act of 1950, the COE, hav-
ing gained a reputation for
quick, efficient response action,
continued to be the lead agency
in disaster relief missions. Their
role continued to expand until
another federal law made the
Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA) responsi-
ble for all disasters. The COE
continues to work closely w\ithh
FEMA today.
Then between. 1989 and
1992, the COE responded to the
oil spill of the Exxon Valdeze in
Prince William Sound in Alaska,
Hurricane Hugo on the Atlantic
coast, the earthquake in Califor-
nia and between 1992 and 1995,
major rehabilitation work after
Hurricane Andrew.
In the 1960s and 1970s, COE
developed "automated equip-
ment to produce topographic
maps from aerial photographs
and improved systems for pro-
ducing Army field maps. In 1975
the topographic laboratories
created the Terrain Analysis Cen-
ter to provide the 'Army with
state-of-the-art engineer intelli-
gence data. The center made
significant contributions during
the Operation Desert Storm in
1991."
Early use of Geospatial Posi-
tioning (GPS) technology by the
COE contributed to studies of
how water behaves. Software
developed in a COE laboratory
in Davis, California, is now used
worldwide by water resources
professionals ; "These packages
compute flood runoff in all types
of watersheds, water surface
profiles for both natural rivers
and constructed waterways,
annual flood damage and flood
damage reduction benefits for
projects in the design stage, and
flood frequency profiles."


The COE's role .in environ-
mental matters began in the
1880s and 1890s, when Congress
directed the COE to prevent
dumping and filling in the
nation's harbors. "At the port of
Pittsburgh in 1892, for instance,
the COE took a grand jury on a
boat tour of the harbor, which
resulted in some 50 indictments
of firms dumping debris into the
harbor."
Within its current regulatory
program, the COE directs work
on structures in navigable water-
ways under the Rivers and Har--
bors Act of 1899 and over the
dredged or fill material under the
Federal Water Pollution Control
Act Amendments of 1972. This


applies to wetlands and other
valuable aquatic areas through-
out Florida and all the United
States. The COE's current regula-
tory mission is a natural product
of historical evolution, for the
COE has been exercising regula-
tory responsibilities for over a
hundred years. Thus its involve-
ment in the Comprehensive Ever-
glades Restoration Program is not
as surprising as it would seem.
The COE is not the only
agency involved in the efforts to
manage water, restore the Ever-
glades, Lake Okeechobee and
the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee
estuaries. Other agencies will be
discussed in future articles in this
publication.


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Thurrcdav .Julv 6. 2006


Rev. Beerhalter was pioneer priest in big lake area


SBy Twila Valentine
-Edited by MaryAnn Morris
From 1977 until her death in
2003, Independent Newspapers of
Florida was privileged to have on
staff a superb writer and historian,
_Twila Valentine. Mrs. Valentine
wrote much about the history of
,the people and places around Lake
Okeechobee and about the lake
itself. Together with Okeechobee's
,.Betty Williamson, President of the
Okeechobee Historical Society, she
co-authored a book, now in its sec-
ond printing, "Strolling down
Country Roads in Okeechobee."
The following stoiy comes from
an interview Mrs. Valentine con-
ducted with Reverend Michael
.Beerhalter.
After Rev. Gabriel retired, Rev.
kBeerhalter was made "temporary
,pastor" and so he was for the next
,43 years until his own retirement..
"I came at a time to try a man's
,soul," he said (in his interview with
:Twila Valentine in the 1980s), "First
'a hurricane in 1928, then the '29
w(stock market) crash and the parish
too pqor to pay its street assess-
,ment." But he was a smart cookie..
"After the crash, you could get
credit on city bonds for 60 cents on
,the dollar. That's how we paid off


Live eacl

,By Pastor John Hicks
"First United Methodist Church
In 1960, Adolph Coors III, the
head of the Adolph Coors. Com-
pany, was kidnapped and mur-
dered. His oldest son, Adolph IV
took it hard. For years afterwards,
the younger Adolph Coors wan-
dered aimlessly through life. He
finally joined on at the Coors
Company, only to be assigned the
most menial and humiliating
jobs. Finally, he' worked his way
up to a vice president's position.
'He had the wealth ahd :power
,that are the birthright of the Coors
family. Along the way, however,"
Adolph became a Christian. As
"part of his new life, he wrote a
,note of forgiveness to his father's
:,killer. Finally, in 1979, he was-
"offered the promotion he had


Recollections
A series about Florida's
pioneers and history


our street assessment," he said.
He returned to Germany to visit
his family and also bring his sister,
Louise back to America in 1934.
This was at the beginning of
Hitler's reign of terror.
"Our whole family in Germany
was against Hitler and they had
plenty to suffer for it, the whole
family. They put my mother in a
concentration camp there in Ger-
many, She almost died there. You
couldn't do anything. If you didn't
do what they said you should do,
they killed you."
Rev. Beerhalter had to leave Ger-
many rather stealthily. His sister
Louise had been sent on to Ireland.
Rev. Beerhalter escaped through
Norway and joined her there and
from there they made their way
back to America."


Special to INI/www.fclaedu
St. Anastasia Church and school in Fort Pierce was the "home chruch" for the mission
Sacred Heart Church in Okeechobee when Father Michael Beerhalter came, starting in the
late 1920s to minister to Catholics in Okeechobee.


In another historic interview,
Okeechobee's Dan : McCarthy,
founder of Glades Gas, remem-
bered Rev. Beerhalter from his boy-
hood.
"When I was young kid, I was
Father Beeerhalter's altar boy," he
said. "And another boy named
Ogelsby. Father Beerhalter would
bring quite a bit of altar wine and
the altar boys would get to share
what he didn't use. When you
learned the prayers in Latin, then


you were allowed to drink the left-
over wine. But we thought we
were snitching and didn't realize he
had reallybrought extra for us."
During World War II, there was
a prisoner of war camp in Clewis-
ton for captured German soldiers.
Many were Catholic, and built their
own chapel there in the camp..Rev.
Beerhalter was asked to minister to
the Germans there and every Sun-
day, he traveled to the camp, 90'
miles each way.


"There were about 300 prison-
ers in all, but only about 50 or 60
came to church. They were afraid
to go to church because the ones
who did come were ridiculed by
the real Nazis," he said.
Many of the prisoners had been
musicians in Germany.
"I helped them" he said. "I got
music for them from down in Palm
Beach and all kinds of stuff, you
know. I had a reed organ here and I
loaned them my little organ. They


wanted it for some sort of celebra-
tion over at the camp. They sent
two prisoners over and they took it
-out of here and brought it back."
Then the war was over and the
G.I.s came home, married and
brought their families to church
and their children to school.
As the 1950s drew to a close, the
community grew and grew.
"The church in Okeechobee
was getting too small even for the
termites," he said. "Once the ter-
mites got it, it got worse and worse.
I had to have the staircase up to the
church (the church was on the sec-
ond floor, living quarters on the first
floor.) propped up."
After he retired in 1972, he still
had time for humor. He had made
a recording of a Bobwhite, its mat-
ing call, clear and sweet.
"In the woods, I heard a real,
live bobwhite with its yearning call.
I got out my tape recording and
played it out the window. That
Bobwhite out there came in closer
and closer, driving himself crazy
trying to find out where his poten-
tial mate was calling from."
If anyone would like to share
stories about the beginnings of
churches in the area and the peo-
ple who started them, we would
love to hear them. Please call
MaryAnn Morris at (863)763-3134.'


day as if it might be your last day on earth


always dreamed of in the compa-
ny. But suddenly, young Adolph
wasn't sure he wanted it. He
began evaluating his life and his
priorities in terms of his faith. And
suddenly, the perks no longer
seemed to have a purpose. So
Adolph left behind the job he had
tried all his life to obtain. Instead,
he toured the country telling oth-
ers of his journey of faith.
There will come a time in all of
our lives when we must evaluate
our purpose in life. Are we here
'to "grab all the gusto we can
get?" If we were to lose every-
thing tomorrow-our job, our
friends, our family, our security-
would we have anything left?
Fifty people over the age of 95
were asked what they would do
differently if the\ could live their
life over again The answers were


numerous, but three answers
were prominent: If I had. it to do
over again, I would reflect more.
If I had it to do over again, I would
risk more. If I had it to do over
again, I would do more things
that would live on after I am
dead.
When best-selling author
John Grisham was in his 20s, he
learned that his best friend was
dying of cancer. In an interview,
Grisham said, "I couldn't believe
it." He asked his friend. "What do
you do when you realize that you
are about to die?" His friend said,
"It's real simple. You get things
right with God, and you spend as
much time with those you love as
you can. Then you settle up with
everybody 'else." Then his friend
added, "You know, really, you
ought to live every day like you


have only a few more days to
live." He's right. When put in the
right perspective, this is the right
perspective.
A pastor by the name of Bob
Moorehead summed his purpose
this \\'a: "I am part of the fellow-
ship of the unashamed. I a'm a
disciple of Jesus Christ my past
is redeemed, my present makes
sense, and rn\ future is secure. I
no longer need preeminence,
prosperity, position, promotions,
plaudits, or popularity. I am a dis-
ciple of Jesus Christ I won't give
up, shut up, let up, or slow up
until I've preached up, paid up,
prayed up, stored up, and stayed
up for the cause of Jesus Christ.
I'm a disciple of Jesus. And I must
go "til He comes, give 'til I' drop,
and preach 'til all know. And
when Jesus comes to 'get His


Wanting to help; not getting caught up in the fight


I'By Rev. Samuel S. Thomas,
Ph.D.+
-Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston
There have been times when.
1I have had people who would
hltke to involve me in their
"issues." More than one, some-
!one seemed to feel that I certain-
ly would be on their side when it
,came to which candidate should
`,be supported, or who would
makee the best officers for the
Church board, or what the poli-
,cies should be about how things
'were run.
^ One guy got mad at me when
'I didn't support his views and
>told me that I was a disgrace to
i'the community. I.had provided
'him a place to stay -when his
"wife evicted him; used to listen
:,to him when he continued on
:and on to tell me how she was
,?unfair, and tried to talk to the
'two of them without being on
anybody's side. That wouldn't
do. I guess that he felt I was sup-
posed to be on his side, but I
wasn't. I didn't carry messages
' to his wife; nor did I carry mes-
sages from her to him. That was
their task and I told them so
when we met together.
I've also found it difficult


when I'm talking on the phone
to have someone in the back:-


ground say,
because I'm
better when I
carry on. only
one conversa-
tion at a time. I
am happy to
give up the
phone to let
them convey
their own feel-
ings or ask
their own
questions or


"tell them...,"



,- S,




Samuel S.
Thomas


wish the person on the other
end of the line well.
It's difficult when you get
caught between people and
want to help, only to be in the
midst of something and often
wind up not' being liked by
either party.
I remember being in a restau-
rant while studying in France.
There was an old restaurant in a
tourist area run by an old cou-
ple. She waited on tables, he did
the cooking and I always found
them pleasant and hospitable.
Some fool from back home
came in one day and asked for a
menu in English. They didn't
have one. I tried to help them


translate. They wanted- hamr-
burgers or hot dogs., TIere was
nothing on the menu like that. I1
tried to explain that this was not
like home. They finally irritated
the old couple and I heard the
wife tell the husband, "No spe-
cials on this order," meaning
everything would be a la carte.
Finally when the meals
arrived, one of the tourists said,
"I can't eat that!" I could envi-
sion what was coming and did-
n't take my usual after dinner
coffee that day. It was time for.
me to let these people work out
their difference and I left before
their bill came.
There is a visitation trade by
Jesus to the home of Martha
who, 'opened her home' to him.
She had a sister, Mary who
decided to spend her time listen-
ing to Jesus rather than helping
with the preparations to be
made for this special guest
,(Luke l0:38ff).
Martha tells Jesus, "Lord, you
don't care that my sister has left
me to do the work by myself?
Tell her to help me!" Jesus
avoids getting caught in the mid-
dle and in fact, tells Martha that
she is worried about many
things, but should concentrate


only on one 'thing; something
that cannott be taken' a\'ay.
Often it is very tempting to "get
involved" especially when
someone feels that they know
best. Often there is a temptation
to get involved with the intention
of helping, only to find that help
is not really wanted.
It's easy to get between two
warring factions and wind up
disliked by both of them when
only the best intentions were
meant: Usually there are risks to
blood pressure, friendships, and
being able to help when help is
really needed. Martha didn't get
the 'help' she wanted that day
but Jesus instead talked about
what is really important.
Knowing when to intervene
and when not to carry mes-
sages, even with the best inten-
tions takes skill. The Lord didn't
seem to want to do it; he had
enough difficulties with keeping
things straight among those who
confronted Him directly. I've
found that to be a good practice
too. Stay away from being
caught in the middle. It's bad for
blood pressure and better for
really helping when help and not
allies are what is really wanted.


Freedom Fellowship to host marriage seminar


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July 9.
Everyone is invited to attend.
,The cost is just $10 per person,
,or $15 per couple. Lunch is
Included on Saturday.
Pastor Marsha Edgar would
!like to see the entire community
'come out and learn about God's
wonderful plan for a happy and
,enduring marriage. "We've
learned about God for years and
!years" said Marsha. "We've
learned how to praise God,
'we've learned how to worship
'God, but many of us haven't
learned to be good husbands
'and wives and mothers and
"fathers and children. And that is
the purpose of this Marriage and
'Family Seminar; that we would
:get the tools we need to be good
:Christians at home, as well as
,the church."
Kim Jordan will be teaching
:on the theme "Menr are clams,
'women are crowbars." She
explained that "men have a ten-
dency to 'clam up' and not com-
,municate very well with their
*wives. They have grown up to
'believe that they should keep
'things in. The women, on the
,other hand, tend to try to pry
;open their husband's shells
resulting in damage to the rela-
tionship. We cannot force our


husbands to change. We have to
wait for God to do it."
Pastor Tina Wills will also be
teaching from the book "King-
dom Living for the Family" by
Frank Hammond. "It's impor-
tant" said Tina, "that we follow
the proper order for the home.
God has purposed the family to
be a powerful ministry tool. The
people in the family unit are to
minister to one another and be
mighty in prayer together."
Sunday's keynote speakers
will be Evangelist Emerson Mor-
ris and Prophetess April Morris.


Pastor Marsha added, "The Mor-
rises will be speaking on how to
overcome the spirit of rebellion,
which according to 1 Samuel
15:23 is also called the spirit of
witchcraft. Anytime an individ-
ual tries to control or manipulate
another, they are operating
under the spirit of witchcraft.
When we learn to overcome this
wrong .spirit and allow the prop-
er spirit the true spirit, we will
become the whole and com-
plete family God wants us to
be."
For more information on the


Area Church News in Brief


Friday Night Lights
CLEWISTON Evangel
Church Assembly of God Out-
reach Center is open from 7 until
10 p.m. every Friday to all 7-12
grade students in our community.
Activities available include basket-
ball; three Play Station 2 units,
music, and games. Snack bar with
great prizes is open each night.
Servicio en Espanol
CLEWISTON -First Methodist
Church of Clewiston is starting a
Hispanic Worship Service Sunday
evenings at 7 p.m. Son todos
bienvenidos. Everyone is wel-
come! Call Rev. Perez at 677-3190
with questions.


CREWneeds
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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
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plan in the event that a hurricane
or other natural disaster temporar-
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"We are ready to open branch-
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locations where needed and
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Safe housing a priority for USDA program


By Chuck Clemons
USDA Rural Development
Florida State Director
Ensuring that all people,
including families, elderly and dis-
abled residents, living in rural
communities have affordable and
safe housing has been a top priori-
ty of USDA Rural Development for
more than 70 years. June is
National Homeownership Month
- a time to reflect on the impor-
tant role homeownership plays in
American society, especially in
rural America. For many of us,
being able to go to sleep each
night in a safe and comfortable
home is something we take for
granted. However, this is pot the
case for many rural Americans.
Homeownership is a bedrock


Public Notice:
Scheduled
Construction

On Saturday, July 15, around 7
a.m., through Sunday, July 16,
around 5 p.m., traffic will be re-
routed temporarily to allow for
installation of an underground utili-
ty pipeline crossing Hooker High-
way. This work is necessary as part
of the construction of the new Lake
Region Water Treatment Plant


of the American economy, helping
to increase jobs, boost demand for
goods and services and build pros-
perity. How many times have you
considered homeownership a part
of rural economic development?
The truth is, without affordable,
safe and adequate housing for rural
residents, economic development
will struggle to succeed. While this
development can mean so many
things, at its foundation is a com-
munity's ability to provide its resi-
dents with decent, safe and afford-
able housing.
So far this year, Rural Develop-
ment has invested $1.7 billion
nationwide to help more than
21,000 families buy a home. This
investment is part of the reason the
homeownership rate for non-met-
ropolitan areas is 76.1-percent


Pet Corner


Question: Dear Doc Savvy,
Hello, I have a 15 year old minia-
ture Dachshund named Penny. She
usually sleeps in bed with me, and
has a strange habit... She licks the
sheets! It doesn't matter if they are
old or new sheets, clean or dirty
sheets...She licks them all the
same. She goes at this for 5 to 10
minutes at a time, until I make her
stop. Then she will start up again
until she falls asleep. It drives me
crazy! Any ideas or solutions?
Thanks, Ron in Clewiston.
Answer: Hey there Ron, Yes I
think I may have some ideas for
you to consider. This may simply
just be a habit which will be very
difficult to break. Also, this may be
part of a. behavioral condition
called Canine Cognitive Disorder.
CCD is now very commonly recog-


nized in veterinary medicine with
older patients. It is sort of similar to
Alzheimer's in humans, but much
less severe.
There is a med-
ication for this
disorder called
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in many cases
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which will serve the Cities of Paho-
kee, Belle Glade and South Bay.
The road, will remain closed in
both directions during construc-
tion. However, traffic will be re-
routed around the construction
zone.
Please use caution and allow
yourself extra time when traveling
in this area. For more information,
please contact Mike Gleman, PE, at
(561) 493-6144.
Palm Beach County Water Utili-
ties Department, 8100 Forest Hill
Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413.


we have made a few changes:


* Our new Fast Track Program,
within our Emergency
Department, is designed to
decrease waiting time. Under
the direction of an Emergency
Department doctor, nurse
practitioners and physician
assistants are able to evaluate,
treat and discharge patients
with less-emergent needs.


compared to 68.8-percent nation-
wide. Rural Development's hous-
ing programs finance new or
improved housing with no down
payment and at favorable rates and
terms for low- to moderate-income
families and individuals who wish
to live in rural areas or communi-
ties. Both guaranteed and direct
homeownership loans are offered.
Under the direct loan program,
individuals or families receive a
loan directly from Rural Develop-
ment. Guaranteed loans are made
by other lenders, such as banks or
credit unions; and are guaranteed
by our agency.
One of the most exciting hous-
ing programs offered by Rural
Development is Self-Help housing.
Participants, organized in groups of
six to 10 families, utilize their own
labor to reduce the total construc-
tion costs of their homes. These
families not only build their own
homes, but create tight-knit com-
munities as they complete their
homes together. We fund nonprofit
groups who carry out local Self-


* All of these updates and
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made with our community
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Help housing programs, pay
salaries, administrative expenses,
and even costs of purchasing of
essential equipment such as power
tools for the families to use.
In addition to helping with
homeownership, we also .have
loans and grants available to help
low-income families and the elder-
ly make needed house repairs so
that they can remain in their own
home. Rural Development is com-
mitted to the future of rural com-'
munrities and to helping as many
people as possible achieve the
American Dream. This month we
are proud to celebrate homeown-
ership and the role it plays provid-
ing security for children, stabilizing
neighborhoods and helping to cre-
ate stronger communities.
For information about USDA
Rural Development housing, busi-
ness or community development
programs please call 352-338-3400,
Visit our web site at http:/Avww.rur-
dev.usda.gov/fl or stop by a Rural
Development office.


Road Watch


Glades County
SR 78: From Potato Farm Road
to Lower .Nicodemus Slough:
Maintenance contract project -
Motorists should expect traffic
restricted to one lane in this area,
as well as slow moving traffic and
possible delays while crews clean
roadside ditches.
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. : -. .. ,
Hendry County
SR 29: At Bridge Street (near the
U Save): Maintenance contract
project No lane closures are
anticipated at this time, but
motorists should expect slow mov-
ing traffic while crews repair side-
walks in this area.
SR 29: In the City of Labelle:
Maintenance contract project -
Motorists should expect north and
southbound lane closures, as well
as slow moving traffic and possible
delays while crews clean pipes.
Flagmen will be present to assist
with traffic.
SR 80: At Johnny Boy Canal (1.9
miles west of US 27): Maintenance
project On Wednesday, July 5,


crews will be performing bridge
repairs from 9 a.m. to 4 p m.
Motorists should expect intermit-
tent east and westbound lane cldo
sures, as well as slow moving traffic
and possible delays. Flagmen will
be present to assist with traffic.
SR 80: At Hendry Marsh Canal
(8 miles west of US 27.1: Mainte-
nance project On Frida,v. Jul\ 7,
crews will be performing bridge
repairs from 9 a.m. to -1 p.m.
Motorists should expect intermit-
tent east and westbound lane clo-
sures, aswell as slow moving traffic
and possible delays., Flagmen will
be present to assistwith tralfic.
SR 80: At Caloosa Branch (9
miles east of SR 291: Mainite-
nance project -Beginning
Thursday, July 6, through Friday,.
July 7, 2006, crews will be per-
forming bridge repairs from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Colorful flowers are basic to butterfly gardens


By Dan Culbert
Extension Horticulture Agent
Last week our office attended
a preview of "Butterfly Haven", a
unique free-range butterfly gar-
den just installed at Arnold's
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Since last fall, many volunteers
have caught the bug, and have
put in countless hours of work at
this unique display garden.
According to Sue Arnold, the
Atala Butterfly Club of South Flori-
. da counted 42 different species in
just one day last year. That's
amazing, considering that there
are only about 58 butterfly species
that are know to flutter around
Okeechobee.
In preparation for their public
grand opening on July 22, I took a
look at lists of the kinds of flowers
and foliage needed for butterfly
gardening. This week's column
will give an overview of the kinds
of flowers used by local butter-
flies, and in next week's column,


I will finish up this story by listing
some common plants needed to
feed "baby. butterflies" the
caterpillar food plants for our
local flying jewels.
. Habitat basics are no different
for panthers than they are for but-
terflies it's just the forms are dif-
ferent. To support wildlife, supply
food, water, shelter, and the space
that a critter needs to live its life. The
forms of these needs will, however,
be quite different between wild ani-
mals and flitting butterflies. And,
butterfly habitat needs are often
more complex because these
insects change their life-forms
throughout their life.
Moisture needs of butterflies
need to be considered when Flori-
da Yard owners are supplying
basic habitat needs for their flut-
tery friends. If you can't depend on
regular puddles to appear in your
yard, add them. Place stones in a
birdbath or coarse sand in a pan,
and then keeping it moistened.
The butterflies can then land on


sturdy surfaces, unroll their straw-
like mouthparts, and take a long
cool drink of water.
Space is often not a limiting fac-
tor with butterflies, as successful
butterfly gardens can be installed
on very small areas. However in the
wild, there are endangered butter-
flies because habitats have been
destroyed through land use
changes. Food is the habitat factor
that often keeps the butterfly from
appearing in an area, and a loss of
critical food plants can spell the end
of the line for that colorful critter.
Why flowers?
A reporter at the preview was
not aware of how long an adult
butterfly will live. With a few excep-
tions, most butterflies emerge from
their chrysalis to spend a few short
weeks fluttering around. Their goal
is to look for a mate and then find
the right place to lay eggs on suit-
able larval host plant. These activi-
ties use up the food reserves of
adult butterflies very quickly.


Butterflies seek out moisture
and high energy liquid food
sources to keep them going. Nectar
from flowers often fills this need,
much like Gatorade is to athletes.
And for plants, they are more then
willing to provide them a sweet
drink in return for butterfly pollina-
tion services.
Not all butterflies require flow-
ers as their adult food source.
Emperor, Red Admiral, and Caroli-
na Satyr butterflies are examples:
they seek out sap, rotting fruit,
dung, or carrion which keeps them
moist and energized. Feeding sta-
tions for these critters are a bit more
challenging to add to our Yards.
Look for color
A careful look at the plants in
garden center will show many col-
orful flowers, but the tag'can tell if it
is a butterfly nectar plant. Butterfly-
flowering plants can be bushes
(Hibisicus, Beautyberry); flowering
perennials (Pentas, Porterweed,
Lantana, Salvia, and Verbenas);


wetland plants (Pickerelweed,
Canna) or even vines (Honeysuck-
le or Passionflower vines).
There are also many native
wildflowers that can also fill nectar
food needs for butterflies just as
well as conventional nursery
plants. Learning which flowers
attract which species will help
make a Florida Yard home to more
different kinds of butterflies.
One group of butterflies is
known as the brush-foot butter-
flies. While there are some differ-
ences, all favor flowers in the Daisy
family. To feed such butterflies as
the American Lady, Painted Lady,
Common Buckeye or White Pea-
cock butterflies, plant Goldenrod,
Marigold, Asters, or Cosmos. If you
want to go native for the same
insects, make sure you are not
mowing or using weed killers on
such "weeds" as Thistles, Blazing
star, Ironweed, and Joe-pyeweed.
One daisy plant that is very use-
ful to many different kinds of but-
terflies is a white-flowered weed


called Shepherd's needle or Devil's
Beggarsticks (Bidens pilosa). It's a
common roadside plant that
appears in the spring in our area.
Clovers and many other flowering
legumes are also good choices,
and don't forget the milkweeds and
mints to attract more butterflies.
Don't go digging on the road-
side or some stranger's woods
without permission to get some of
these less common wildflowers.
Native nurseries and plant societies
are starting to produce these plants
for butterfly gardeners. If you need
help finding those nurseries that
provide these plants, contact our
office and we can help you find
sources. Next week's column will
talk about food for the "baby but-
terflies", and after the Indepen-
dence Day holiday, I'll be posting a
chart on our Internet page listing
local butterflies and their favored
nectar and larval plants.
I've placed more information
on our web page, http://okee-
chobee.ifas.ufl.edu.


Fruit growers should file for compliance by mid-July


Growers planning 'to harvest
fruit for the fresh market next sea-
son need to file a canker compli-
ance agreement and a fresh fruit
movement application with the
Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services Division
of Plant Industry (DPI) by July 14.
Growers planning to harvest


fruit for the fresh market next sea-
son need to file a canker compli-
ance agreement and a fresh fruit
movement application with the
Florida Department of Agricul-
ture and Consumer Services Divi-
sion of Plant Industry (DPI) by
July 14. Growers should be
receiving the compliance agree-


ments from DPI during the last
week in June. These documents
can also be accessed and down-
loaded off of DPI's website at
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi.
Growers can receive assistance
with these forms by contacting
Mark Estes at DPI.
Groves from which fruit will


be shipped fresh to non-citrus.
producing states in the US will
need to be inspected and certified
canker-free within 30 days prior
to harvesting. Although canker
inspections may not be required
for shipments tp some markets
like Japan, they are nevertheless
recommended for all fresh fruit


as packers who sell into a variety
of markets ma\ not be willing to
run both inspected and non-
inspected truit through their
houses. Fresh market growers
should also take the time to care-
fully sub-divide their groves into
easily identifiable blocks for
inspection purposes. In addition


to reducing the risk that canker
detection in one part of a grove
will prevent shipment of any fruit
from within that grove, it will also
facilitate gradual marketing of
one's crop over the course of the
season without having to re-
inspect the same trees over and
over again.


Governor Jeb Bush signs 'Agriculture Enclave' legislation


Governor Bush signed into law
the Agricultural Economic Devel-
opment Bill on Tuesday June 20,
otherwise known as the Ag
Ehclave Bill. The new law will help


increase property valves of agricul-
tural land if it is at least 75 percent
surrounded by development.
There is, however, much more
to the bill. "This law has six sepa-


rate sections," said Butch Calhoun,
FFVA's Director, Governmental
Affairs.
The first section, Calhoun said,
changes the time frame in the Burt


Harris Law from 180 days to 90
days for a local government and an
agricultural applicant to negotiate
in good faith to reach a consensus
on land uses and intensities before


legal action can be taken.
The bill also provides that when
the state buys land that a producer
is leasing, the lease must stay in
effect for its full term. It also


requires water management dis-
tricts to inform producers who are
applying for water consumptive
use permits, that 20-year permits
are available.


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More women are involved in agriculture


TALLAHASSEE Historically
women have been unseen on
the farm-hardworking
farmwives and daughters-
essential but largely invisible.
Now things have changed;
women are stepping out of the
shadows and putting a new face
on American farming.
Women farmers are becom-
ing visible in every state, and
Florida is no exception. They're
changing the way food is grown
and sold and even how it tastes.
In Homestead, Teena Borek is
growing heirloom tomatoes in
all shapes and colors to supply
Miami's five-star restaurants and
gourmet markets. In Monticello,
Dr. Cynthia Connolly is produc-
ing organic muscadine wine at
Florida's only certified organic
farm winery. Meanwhile, Betty
O'Toole of Madison has found
her niche with organic herbs,
luring customers to her small
farm with workshops, daylong
internships, and tours of the
farm's sumptuous display, gar-
dens.
According to the U.S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture, the number
of farms with women as primary
operators grew 58 percent from
1975 to 1997, and is predicting
that as much as 75 percent of
U.S. farmland will be owned by
women by 2014.
Barbara Carlton took over the
management of her family's
17,000-acre cattle ranch in Sara-
sota County when her husband,
Mabry, died in a plane crash in
1989.
1 "I had been on the ranch for
28 years, and it really surprised
me that people wondered if I
would stay," she says. When her
husband was away, Barbara
Carlton was the one running
things.
"I think of those nine years as
my training period," she says.
Yet despite her many years of
experience, it was difficult to
convince some people to take
her seriously. It was tough to get
them to see her as the person in
charge of the sprawling ranch,
the largest private land holding
in Sarasota County.
"People I dealt with had their
doubts about me as a rancher,"
Ms. Carlton says. "Several peo-
ple would say, 'Well, could you
have your foreman call me?' Or,
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'Do you have a son?' No, I don't
have a son."
She seems more amused
than bothered. Like many
female farmers, she's inclined to
laugh off gender stereotypes
rather than let them get in her
way.
"Of course there are still bias-
es out there," says Dr. Marion
Aller, Director of the Division of
Food Safety for the Florida
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. "Women
still raise eyebrows whether
they're in the barn or the board-
room. Sometimes women may
be held to a higher standard.
There are bastions of the old
guard. But I think women are
well aware of these attitudes and
they know how to handle
them."
"Women don't want special
treatment," says Terry Rhodes,
Chief of Staff for Florida Agricul-
ture Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson. "They want to be seen
as farmers, not as 'women farm-
ers.' They don't want gender
issues to interfere with the work
at hand: growing food, growing
their businesses, keeping the
farm. It's about farming, not
about being a woman."
Indeed, many of the women
interviewed for this article
stressed the supportiveness of
their male colleagues.
"When my husband died in
1980, I1 was a mother; I wasn't a
farmer," said Teena Borek, who
farms 300 acres in Homestead.
"I had to learn how to farm, and
I couldn't have done it without
the help of my neighbors, the
farmers all around me. I never
ever had a farmer be negative to
me because I was a woman.
They always helped me out. The
farming community is so close-
knit and supportive, so giving,
and this is a wonderful industry
to work in because of that."
Dr. Cynthia Connolly, who
owns and operates Ladybird
Organics, a 50-acre.organic farm
in Monticello, says part of the
problem is the lack of a national
support program for small and
medium-sized farms. During the
17 years she has been running
her farm, she has often been
forced into second jobs simply
to make ends meet. "There is no
government policy that buoys
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us," she says. "Small farmers
have no retirement or health
care benefits, and food prices
are so low that it's very difficult
for us to make a living. As a
result, small farmers are a very
endangered group."
O'Toole worked for years as
an interior designer before
returning to the 1,000-acre farm
her family has owned since the
1840s. She and her husband,
Jim, chose to raise herbs on five
acres. They started out selling
fresh herbs to area restaurants,
but today they are in the live
plant business with two green-
houses full of organically grown
potted herbs and butterfly-
friendly perennials; they sell
wholesale to area nurseries dur-
ing the first half of the week and
are open to retail customers
three last days.
"When I was young, girls did-
n't go into agriculture. It was
unheard of," said Betty.O'Toole.
"I became an interior designer
because it was an acceptable
occupation for a woman, but- I
think what I really wanted to. be
was a landscape designer."
"This is an exciting time in
agriculture," says Melissa Joiner,
president of Florida Agri-
Women, a women-only non-
profit that promotes agriculture
in the Sunshine State. "In the
past, women have taken the
'supportive' role in the industry.
But as more women become
heads of businesses-become
leaders'-there is a constant
stream of new ideas. We bring a
fresh perspective."
Women aren't afraid to think
outside the box, Ms. Joiner says,
or to challenge conventional
growing methods and market-
ing techniques. "Maybe it's
because we're coming in from
the outside," she says.
It's not surprising then that
women are a driving force in
alternative and sustainable agri-
culture. Studies suggest that
women are more likely than
men to farm organically and on
small acreages; they are also
more likely to farm part time and
without the help of large, expen-
sive equipment.
By constantly diversifying her
income stream, Ms. Connolly
has been able to keep her farm
going. It's a story often told by


farmers-and by small farmers
in general. Flexibility and cre-
ativity are mandatory if you want
to stay afloat.
. "We were growing tomatoes,
and NAFTA crippled our farm,"
Ms. Borek says. "We couldn't
compete with the cheap
imports, so we had to find a
niche, a specialty crop we could
produce and sell without so
much competition. That's why I
started growing heirloom toma-
toes."
"Heirloom tomatoes are your
old-style tomatoes," Borek
explains. "They were brought to
this country by the various eth-
nic groups who immigrated
here, so every variety is different
and special. Heirloom tomatoes
are very perishable, but they are
really tasty. They come in all dif-
ferent colors and shapes and fla-
vors, and their presentation is
absolutely awesome." But grow-
ing a delicious high-quality prod-
uct isn't enough. To succeed in
small-scale farming these days
you have to be a good marketer.
Many small farmers are involved
in some form of direct market-
ing; they sell their produce at
farmers' markets, for example,
or they offer produce shares.
"With the growing concern
over food safety, more and more
Floridians are looking for a way
to reconnect with their food
source," says Florida Agriculture
Commissioner Charles H. Bron-
son. "People want to know
where their food comes from
and how it was grown, and
small farmers can provide this
kind of information. They can
establish a personal bond of
trust with their customers, and
that is something that is much in
demand these days."
So, given the difficulties, why
would anyone choose to, be
involved in this profession?
Sandi Dutton, who produces
cut flowers on three acres near
Havana, near Tallahassee, says
she likes the independence her
work affords her. She grows zin-
nias, gladiolas, and sunflowers,
along with some herbs, sugar-
cane, and a small plot of vegeta-
bles. She sells her flowers at
local farmers' markets and
wholesale to a few florists; the
vegetables are for her own use.
"I'm my own boss," she says. "I


walk out my door and I'm at
work."
Another of farming's appeals
is the "quality of life" benefits it
offers. It is an opportunity to live
quietly and peacefully in nature
and to engage in work that is
truly meaningful.
"When I'm at the farmers'
markets, I really enjoy visiting
with the customers," she said."
Even if they don't buy anything,
they walk away with a smile on
their faces."
"When I began thinking
about starting up this business, I
was looking for a way to reinvig-
orate my family's old farm, and I
also wanted to do something
that would give my husband and
me a good life," Mrs. O'Toole
says. "And what we've done ful-
fills both goals. We have fun
here. We love what we do."
And what advice would she
offer to young women interested
in a career in farming?
"Do your research," she says.
"Talk to people who are doing
what you want to do. People in-
the agriculture industry are so
giving. Take advantage of that.
Learn from others. And be pre-
pared to work really hard."
Since 1985, Florida has recog-
.nized women who have made
outstanding contributions to the
state's agricultural community
through its Woman of the Year in
Agriculture Award. Sponsored
by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Ser-
vices and the Florida State Fair
Authority, the award is present-
ed during the opening-day
luncheon of the Florida State Fair
inTampa..
Always a highlight of the
State Fair's kickoff, the annual
award ceremony was expanded
and enhanced by Commissioner
Bronson after taking office.
Since 2002 the ceremony has
featured the showing of a docu-
mentary video that details the
winner's agricultural achieve-
ments and life's journey. More
than 500 people turn out each
year to experience the event.
The next award will be present-
ed on Feb. 8, 2007. For more
information about the Woman
of the Year in Agriculture Award,
visit www.florida-
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Youth Counselor/Teachers with supervising groups, transporta-
tion and administrative duties. This is a full time position work-
ing 8am to 5pm, 5 days a week. Salary range is $9.50 to
$10.25 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications: HS diploma is required. Some col-
lege is preferred. Extensive paid training is provided, but some
experience working with youth is strongly preferred. Counselor
Assistants must be able to participate in a variety of outdoor
and recreational activities with our youth. Valid drivers license
required. Must possess strong written and verbal communica-
tion skills. Must be willing to adapt to inclimate weather condi-
tions and be able to work in a stressful environment.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives is an EOE, Drug-Free Workplace.
Minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online now:
www.eckerdvouth.org orfax 727-442-5911 AtL:A. Criner.
"Make More Than A Living, Make A Difference" M/F/D/V


City of Clewiston Groundskeeper I High School Diploma or
GED required. Valid Florida Drivers License required. Essen-
tial duties include mowing and trimming, clean grounds, ser-
vice and repair machinery. Applications and job description
available at Human Resource Dept., 115 W. Ventura Ave.
Clewiston, FL. Open till filled.: EOE.DFWP
City of Clewiston Dispatcher Police Department High
School diploma or GED and general office skills and tele-
phone and radio etiquette required. Job requires working
shifts, weekends and holidays. Applications and job descrip-
tion available at Human Resource Dept., 115 W. Ventura Ave.
Clewiston, FL. Open till filled. EOE.DFWRP


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MANAGEMENT


Immediate restaurant management
openings in Lake Placid, Moore
Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and
Okeechobee. We are a franchise with
27 restaurants throughout South
Florida and are hiring energetic,
honest, and, responsible individuals.
We offer:
, .Excellent Salaries .
-Medical and Life Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-401K Savings Plan
-Paid Vacations
-Advancement Opportunities
-Training Program

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


FLEET TECHNICIAN
CLEWISTON, FL
Performs a range of service, diagnosis and repair to systems
to all District fleet units such as air boats, weedeaters, lawn
mowers, chainsaws, outboard motors, compressors, cars,
trucks, diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and components
and ancillary construction equipment makes and models. Must
have technical competency in 4 certified areas. Observes and
examines fleet equipment in operation to detect malfunctioning
or defective parts and excessive wear, and repairs according to
manufacture specifications. May give technical guidance and
assistance. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or
environmental conditions. Due to the Districts response role
before, during and after major storm events and inthe total
scope of emergency management, this position may be, at
times, required to provide work support before, during and after
major storm events and emergency situations, such as huni-
cane or other declared emergencies. High School graduate or
an equivalency diploma. Four years experience servicing, diag-
nosing, and repairing cars, trucks, diesel engines, and heavy
equipment. Valid ASE certifications (National Institute of Auto-
motive Service Excellence) in Medium/Heavy Truck: brakes,
suspension & steering, electrical/electronic system, preventive
maintenance inspection). Class B Commercial Driver License
is required to road test equipment to ensure repaired equip-
ment performs to specifications (with air brake endorsement).
Class A license may be required if assigned to heavy equip-
ment repairs and test drives class A equipment.
Job Reference #206111
Please visit our website for more information and
APPLY ONLINE at www.sfwmd.gov
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Attn: Human Resources
PO. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
EOE


POSITION AVAILABLE
CITY OF SOUTH BAY

Finance Director
Salary Negotiable
Apply at South Bay City Hall
335 SW 2nd Avenue
South Bay, FL 33493
Email Resumes to:
parchmenta@southbaycity.com
Deadline July 14, 2006
at 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Annette Parchment
Human Resources
Director/Deputy City Clerk at
561-996-6751, ext. 14
for more information.
www.southbaycity.com


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HELP WANTED

Electrical Inspector Must have 8 yrs. experience with a license
contractor.

Building Inspector Must have 8 yrs. experience with a licensed contractor.

GIS Coordinator for the LaBelle office. Must have Bachelor of Science from
an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, or related
field with considerable experience in the use of geographic information sys-
tems or 8yrs equivalent
experience.

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

The positions are full time with medical benefits, retirement, sick and vacation
leave.

These positions will be open until filled.

Job description & applications can be obtained in the Satellite Office in Cle-
wiston and the Courthouse in LaBelle in the
HR Department.

Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free. Applicants needing assistance in the application
process should contact the Hendry County
Commissioners HR department.






The Seminole Casino in Immokalee is seeking fun,
energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join the area's
HOTTEST entertainment venue immediately
Quality individuals seeking CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
and advancement are encouraged to apply TODAY
Bartender $9.00 plus tips
Cocktail Server $5.50 plus tips
Count Team Member $9.50 per hour
Dining Room Server $5.50 plus tips
Housekeeper $9.00 per hour
Maintenance Worker $10.00 + B.O.E.
Players Club Representative $10.00 per hour
Poker Dealer $28.00 avg. w/grats
Prep Cook $8.00 per hour'
TAD Machine Technician $12.50 per hour
Vault Cashier $10.00 per hour
We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions:
Financial Analyst
Security Supervisor
Benefits available for all employees .
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Apply in person at: 506 S. 1st St.
Immokalee, FL
1-800-218-0007
*The Seminole Casino is a Drug-free Workplace IM.LEE


RN EVERGLADES FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION

Needed for psychiatric Glades Crisis Stabilization Now accepting applications
Unit located in Belle Glade. Will perform custo- Pfr TELLER
mary duties including medication administration Must have excellent Com-
and clinical documentation. You may email your Tiuirii,'tiori, liii. pr vui i:.
resume to bsears@oakwoodcenter.org or apply cash handling experience a
at Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc. applyinperson or mail re-
149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430 orfax .sumeto
resume to 561-992-9646. 1099 W. Ventura Ave,-
Clewiston, FL 33440.
Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches orATTN to:
Glades Services bulifantb@earthlink.net
149 SE Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430

EOE: M/F/D/V EVERGLADES FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
I RECEPTIONIST NEEDED
Fast paced work environ-
ASST. STORE MANAGER ment.Telephone etiquette
a must, Proficient Word
GAS/C. STORE and Excel, Bilingual A+.
BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION May apply in personor
morales2@earthlink.net
Min. 1 yr. supervisory experience.
Excellent communication & computer FAMILY HOME CARE
skills. Good leadershipskills, positive
attitude. Flexible hours, FL Drivers Lic.
High School Diploma or GED RN: Field Staff/ FT
Exc. Benefits incl. med, dental & 401K LPN: Field Staff/ FT
Salary based on exp. w/ben. NA0THA: PerDiem
Fax resume to (954)967-3477
Benefits Package:
| Health, Dental, Paid Cell's
& Sign On Bonus for FT.
VIDEOGRAPHER Fax Resume: 863-983-9883
BIG CYPRESS RESERVATION Phone: 863-983-3700
Responsible for duplication of HHA LICENSE #
videos. Exp. w/video camera 299991018
operation and production. HS INTERESTED IN A POSTAL
diploma or GED. College JOB Earning $57K/yr Avg
Or Technical School a plus. can help you prepare for the
Computer graphics (+). Valid rosi nd
Florida DL w/good record. (800)584-1775 Ref Code
Fax resume to (954)967-3477 #P5799.
Lakeport Water Assoc. Inc.
(A member-owned,
non-profit FL Corp.)
Applicant must perform all
Glades County duties required at Lakeport
EMERGENCYSERVICES Water Must be available to
P.O. Box 365 work weekends and "
Moore Haven, Frida 33471 evenings as needed. Valid
863-946-05B6 FL drivers license and clean


Glades County EMS will be accepting bids for the remount of one 1999 McCoy Mill- driving record required.
er Type I Ambulance. Bids must include providing a loaner unit while the remount is Entry level pay beginning at
being completed. Specs can be requested by contacting Glades County EMS at $12 per hour. Benefits
863-946-0566 Bids will be accepted until July 21,2006 at 4:00 pm. Bids are to $12 per hour. Benefits
be sealed in an envelope marked on the outside "Ambulance Remount Bid" and sub- include employer paid health
mitted to Glades County EMS, Post Office Box 365, Moore Have, Fl 33471. No bids insurance, uniforms, paid
will be accepted after the above date and time. vacation, sick time & paid
The Glades County Board of County Commissioners may reject any or all of the bids holidays.
on any basis and without disclosure of reason. The failure to make such a disclo- Applications accepted
sure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of action by any unsuc- tn s
cessful bidder against the Glades County Board of County Commissioners. M-F, 8 a.m. 12 .m.
Call (863)946-1300 for
Successful Bidder will be notified by mail within the months of July. more info
145704 CGS 7/6/2006
MANAGER-RESORT
Small RV park- restaurant.
Okeechobee FL seeks motivat-
ed energetic individual. PIs.Call
Time to clean out the Need a few more bucks to 1-800-483-4279 or fax
attic, basement and/or purchase something resume to 772-546-3482
garage? Advertise your deer? Pick up some
yard sale In the classi- extra bucks when you When you want something
fleds and make your sell your used items in sold, advertise In the
clean un a breeze the classifelds. classifleds.


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CALOOSA *BELLE
202 E. SugdandHwy.Arm
is looking for an (863) 90"



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computer skills, bilingual a plus, 10x30,12x30,15x25.Full
electric, secure on Commerelo
understanding of digital photog- St.350ft. from Clewiston
Police Dept 863-983-6663,
raphy and reliable transportation. 863-983-2808, afterhrs.
863-983-8979
The Caloosa Belle offers a
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REGISTERED NURSE Air Conditioners 505
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a I Antique s 510
leader in therapeutic programs Aniance ars 520
foryouth-at-risk, seeks a Apiance Partpi s 525
nurse to join our outdoor Business Beauty Supplies 525
therapeutic program in Clewis- Opportunities 305 Bicycles 530
ton. Similarto a school nurse Money Lenders 310 B ks & Magaines535
p,1iii."i- y diiU ,'illtrhiiin l Tax Preparation 315 Building Materials540
time, year round work in a re- Business Equipment 545
laxed, wilderness environment. Carets/Rugs 550
-C 'itie ri.,ur lqw -:iti, iiiiv ijv : ve sChina, Glassware, Etc. 560
2 yrs eyp in nutrnQ and vqlid Clothing 560
Coins/Stamps 570
'A BSIJ h0err ;u, ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do Collectibles 575
-" Rob ')irii l r.100l you earn $800/day? 30 Ma- Computer/Video 580
crest r.,Clearwater, FI 33765 chines, Free Candy All for Crafts/Supplies 585
fax:727-442-5911: $9,995. (888)629-9968 Cruises 590
painterlxeckerd.or: B02000033. CALL US: We Drapes, Unens & Fabrics 595
EOE, M/F/DN, DFWR will notbe undersold! Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
SALES MANAGER NOTICE Furniture 610
Furs 615
MotoHendrySpeedwCouny Independent Newspapers will Health & Reducing
alar Speedwalus commy sion. ever accept anyadverse Equipment 620
Salary plus commission, meant that is illegal or con- Heating Equipment/
(772)545-90n51 sideread fraudulent. In all Supplies 625
(772)5459051 cases of questionable val- Household Items 630
SALVAGE YARD ue, such as promises of Jewelry 635
Needs person with guaranteed income from Lamps/Lights 640
keedfs person with work-at-home programs -if Lugage 645
forklift & cutting torch it sounds too good lobe Medical Items 650
experience for full time true, chances are that it is. Miscellaneous 655
position. $500 per f you have' questions or Musical Instruments 660
doubts about any ad on Office Supplies/
week. Call Tony these pages, we advise that Equipment 665
(305)495-7973 before responding or send- Pets/Supplies/
ing money ahead of time, Services 670
SHOP/SALES HELP WANTED you check with the Better Photography 675
AIL:Cbast Tractor. Alva EL .Business Bureau,at Plumbing Supplies 680
Exp. helpful, but will train 772-878-2010 for previous Pools & Supplies 685
863-674-1111 or complaints. Restaurant
239-425-5444 Equipment 690
Some 800 and 900 telephone Satellite 695
F/TSPRAY PAINTER numbers may require an Sewing Machines 700
F/T Must have experience, extra charge, as well a SportingGoods 705
MApply in person at ll long-distance toll costs. We Sterso Equipment 710
MC Ventures or call will do our best to alert our Television/Radio 715
(863)675-3424 reader of these charges in Tickets 720
We're raising pay for Florida the ads, but occasionally Tools 725
regional drivers! Home every we may not be aware of the Toys & Games 730
weekend! Home during the charges. Therefore, if you VCRs 735
week! Solid weekly miles! calla number outof your Wanted to Buy 740
95% no touch! Preplanned area, use caution.
freight! $.43 per mile, home-
time, money & more! Professional Vending Route: A
HEARTLAND EXPRESS All drinks, sizes, and brands.
(800)441-4953 www.heart- Great equipment, great sup-
landexpress.com. port! Financing available With AIR COND- 4 ton Carrier
WORK 3-4 HRS PER WEEK. $6K down. Tom: w/pad, ice cold, $250To
Make $100. or more wash- (9 5 4 ) 9 7 1 3 0 (863)675-2844
ing vehicles. No exp. neces- #B02002-037. (6)7-
sary Excellent work history a AIR CONDITIONERS (3) 5,000
must. No criminal history I m BTU'S, Window Style. Newly
background. Reliable vehicle services. $135 for all, will
is a plus. (954)551-0654 95% CASH'OUT Mobile Home sep. (561)676-0427
I Refi's. Greatest Mobile Home .
Rates. First Time Buyers
M edic I21 Welcome. SFR, 'Investor &
Rehab Financing. Apply on- FREEZER- Sears, top load-
line: www.BestLendin- ing excellent condition $80
gHints.com (800)990-9573. (863)763-1377
STOVE/OVEN & HOOD, White,
GE, electric. Good condition.
9Se.-i. es I0 I $100 or best offer.
(954)547-7333
GRAND OPEN G ****FREE CASH GRANTS! WASHER & DRYER- Ken-
Palm Terrace NEVER REPAYI Person- $100. Will separate
of Clewiston al/Medical Bills, Business, (863)763-1361
NewBuilding, NewTeam, School/House. Almost Eve-
Newldei s ryone qualifies! Live Opera- WASHER & DRYER, Maytag.
Comejoinusobr the:: .r,;,: torsi Avoid Deadlines! $300(863)763-3451
The following positions a'e Listings, Call (800)681-5732 WASHERS & DRYERS
vrailable: Ext. 231. $95 & up, Up to 1 yr warranty
Weekend Supervisor Reading a newspaper REFRIGERATORS & STOVES
Nurses-7p-7a helps you understand (239)694-0778
CNAs shfts-) the world around you. WHIRLPOOL WASHER &
Please apply in person or N0 wonder newspaper DRYER
submitanapplication to: readers are more suc- Excellent condition. $400.
Palm Terrace or Clewiston cessful people (863)697-6618
301 South Gioria St.
Clewiston, FL 33440 .. = ,
Ph: (863) 983-5123
Or fax your resume Eo cs
o(863)983.6h98 S 1rmo BIKES (2) His/Her, Brand New,
NURSE WANTED _______________ Schwinn, 21 spd. & Road
NUISEiWANTe E fo r LPII' Master 18 spd. Bell padded
Immediate opening for LPN Iseatse $199. 863-983-7751
to work in Pediatnricians office 8 3
in Belle Glade. Excellent LADIES BICYCLE, Huffy, Red,
salaryand benefits. Babysitting 405 6 speed w/basket & bell.
Phone561-996-8505. Child Care Needed410i Good condition. $45
Fax561-996-7331 Child Care Offered-l 5 (863)357-4188
Instruction 420
PATIENT ACCT RER Services Offered 425
Computer exp needed, insurance .130 "
Exp. with medical records a Medical Servicesd35


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CRIB, Oak color, straight rails,
different heights, converts to
toddler bed, good condition.
$50 (863)763-3563
JOGGING STROLLER, Great
shape. $25. (863)675-3944
LaBelle.
TODDLER BED- Little Tykes,
pink,white, blue, hdbd set up
like a house, $50
(863)467-7295


COWBOY BOOTS, leather, 4
pair, women, size 6'/2, exc.
shape, $140 will sell separ-
ately. (863)675-3667


AVON BOTTLE COLLECTION,-
40 + pieces. $100 or best of-
fer. (863)467-5052
ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs.
old. Rare items. $600 all or
best offer.. 863-824-3358
TRAIN SET- Lionel Santa Fe 0-
gauge, Engine, 3 cars &
track. $200. or best offer.
(863)983-7915



COMPAQ PRESARIO LAPTOP
1iqnz. 40gb HD. 512 mb ranri.
XP nome + e,.Iras $375.
(863)84 3-0158
COMPUTER SYSTEM, Dell,
Win XP + lots of programs &
games. $149. (863)843-0158


COMPLETE DINING ROOM-
Nice, Glass top table, 6
chairs, Hutch/buffet,. Light
wood. $600. (863)801-3815
COMPUTER DESK, 5 ft. long,
2 ft.' deep, 5 ft. tall. $125
(863)357-4188
COMPUTER TABLE wood,
large, lots of storage. Good
cond. $50. (863)697-6618
COUCH, Tan, Excellent condi-
tion. $125. LeBelle
239-822-5955
DRESSER, 40" Oak. $25
(863)675-3032 after 6pm.
DRESSER, Tall, wooden. In
good condition. $50
(954)547-7333
END TABLES, 1 pair, 3
drawers. $25
(863)675-3032 after 6pm.
GLASS TOP TABLE W/4.
(HAIRS- brand new, $125
(863)467-5756
LOVESEAT, 60", dual recliner,
brown/navy plaid. $95
(863)612-9831 .
SLEEPER LOVESEAT- very
nice $150 (863)357-0365


SECRETARY DESK- Cream, LASER VIDEODISC COLLEC-
Glass showcase on top, 4 TION & PLAYER, 400 or
drawers $200. more discs, $400 or best of-
(239)503-4656 fer. (863)467-5401
SLEEPER 3 CUSHION COUCH- SPA With COVER- Seats 8
exc condition $250 Therapeutic jets. Excellent
(863)357-0365 condition. $2500. or best of-
SMALL TABLE- good for sew
machine, wooden, w/ 3 side WOLFF TANNING BEDS Buy
drawers $75 (863)824-8749 Direct and Save! Full Body
units ftom $22 a month!
SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR- FREE Color Catalog CALL
dark multi colored, like new, TODAY! (800)842-1305
$550 (863)824-8749 www.np.etstan.com.
TABLE- Oak, Round, 1 leaf, 2 il
chairs w/coasters. $100.
(863)763-7695 s$ In u t 0
ORGAN Lowry, w/bench &
music lamp. $50. LaBelle
239-822-5955
RIFLE, 22 Cal. & 12 Gauge
shot gun single shot. $175.
Will separate.
(863)467-9892 BOXER PUP, AKC Champion,
-Peadigree, 25 weeks old, beau-
tiful flashy brindle male. $450
Equi me n 0 863-675-9326/863-673-1214
EXERCISE BIKE- New Bal- FINCH'S & CANARIES
ance, 6.0, like new Orig. $20-$45.(863)697-8731
$750 asking $300 or best GERM SHEP PUPS- 8 wks
offer (863)467-0668 old, AKC, health cert. Champ
line, blk/tan, short hair, par-
TREADMILL, Pro Form, Elec- ents on prem, hips cert.
tronic & Dual weight station, (863)254-3344
Welder Pro 9940. $500 or will
separate. (863)697-3211 JACK RUSSELL PUPS Pure
bred, shots/wormed, 4 males,
1 female. Cute...cute...cute!!!
B$250. (239)340-8503
DIAMOND RING- 1/2 ct, Pl ig
w/surrounding diamonds,, i
$450 (863)675-7105 or
(863)673-5023 Aerators 3), Captive Air Tanks
DIAMOND RING, Ladies, Euro- 3), Water Softener 1) Jacuzzi
pean Cut, 30 point. 14kt white pump 1) above ground pumps
gold. $550. (863)357-2233 2). $1000. (239)246-3549
Okee area.


SUITCASE SET: SAMSONITE, CAR CD PLAYER- PioneerPre-
Black w/hard shell cases, mier 860, 2 mo old. $300.
Great condition. $60. (863)634-3070
(863)675-3944 LaBelle. NEW COMMERCIAL CARGO
TRLR w/warr, 2 new JBL
II lfT" Ispkrs 15" w/horn, 115" sub,
w/ built in-amp, 1 QSC pow-
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE er amp w/complete rack, and
from home. *Medical,*Busi EQ graphic equalizers, 2 PV
nessfrom Medical, *mBusi- Impulse Spkrs w/stand &
ers *Criminal Justice. Job Yamaha mixer w/warr, all
placement assistance. Com- cables & access incid. New
puter provided. Financial Aid Pro 0es 88akess Keyboard
if alified Call Pro One 88 key Keyboard
1866185u8-212 www.Onli- w road case w/ Aleses mini
T ev ierTe:n.com 1 verbt enecls. $8500 or best
reTinjelerTei,: n.Bom offer (239)872-2371
CAR HAULER- '89, Wallo Mo,
Hauls up to 4 cars, Needs
axles. $700. (863)357-3981
DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS AIR COMPRESSORS (2)
children, etc. Only one sig- Portable, 120 volts, 1 & 2 hp,
nature required! *Excludes $195.for both, will sep.
govt. fees! Call weekdays 61)6l6-042
(800)462-2000, ext.600. GENERATOR, 7200 wall,
(8am-6pm) Alta Divorce, 240v, single phase, portable
LLC. Established 1977. w/wheels, good cond,,
GATSBY WHIRLPOOL TUB $1000. (863)763-1933
Rectangular, seats 4. Kept in- MAC TOOLBOX- Economizer.
side, great condition. W/Cover. 4000, asking $800 or, best
$2000. (863)843-0913 < offer (863)634-0856 qor
634-2951
GENERATOR- BRAND NEW 634-2951
Never used, good fdr'R41i1 'c m C p
house. $850 or best offer.
(239)657-2427 C a0
KARAOKE- Bratzs, White, DIRT DEVIL ULTRA, Handheld
Complete, Good condition. vacuum. Used twice, sacd-
$50. (239)503-4656 fice at $25.(863)824-0801


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

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

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plus. Bilingual English/Spanish
pref. Competitive salary & ex- SCHWIN BICYCLE 1955- 26",
cellent benefits. Fax resume to like new, asking $700.
(863)983-9604 or apply at E c f*o (863)467-5756.
FL Community Health Centers (8inu46-76
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Clewiston, FL DELIVER OUR PRECIOUS
EOE/DFWP CARGO: Be a Hendry
County School Board Bus
RN/LPN/CNA- MAXIM Driver Contactthe BEHR SEALANT Deck water-
needs Nurses for private duty Transportation Dept. at proofing. 5 gallon, never
hourly and visit cases in your 863-674-4115 or opened. Quantity(6) $480 for
area. Flexible hours. Cheryl Jameson at all, will sep. (863)697-2032
Many PED cases. jamesonc@ ELITE COMPOSED ROOFING
Call 561-737-3130 hendry.k12.fl.us PANELS- New, 4'W x38"L,
3" insulation, $2000 for all
will sell sep (863)763-5011
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Buy Direct From Manufactur-
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t Resort Property coastalmaineland.com.
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sI I Warehouse Space 1075 NEW TO MARKET! LAKE-
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Christmas Trees 745 PARCELS 7+ Acres-Eques-
Christmas Trees 745 trian Parcel- $209,900 8+
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Farm MFeedProducts 810 $269,900 2+ Acres Home-
Farm Miscellaneous 915 ite11 Late min
Farm Produce 820 CLEWISTON: 3/2 2001 Db site-.119,900 ocated
Farm Services wide on 1/2 acre plus. Moti- utes from downtown
Offered 825 vated to Sell $90k- Brendon Jacksonville, FL. Private Gat
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Lawn & ivestockarden 850 Family room. 1/4 acre fenced, Air, Views & Streams,
Livestock 855 .new roof & dock.$169,500 Homes, Cabins & Acreage.
PoultrySupplies 860 neg. (863)805-0272 FREE BROCHURE
Seeds/Plants/,' ne.(6)0 (800)642-5333. Realty.Of
Flowers 865 LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near Murphy 317 Peachtree St.
Courthouse. Lg. roomsTop Murphy, N.C. 28906.
Area $218K or Annual L'ease www.realtyofmurphy.com.
$1800 mo: 561-441-2800 VAMOUNTAINS with
MOORE HAVEN: 4I Bft, 1 VA MOUNTAINS 5. acres with
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'S-ale-orRent w/option. tine creek, very private; 'eX-
CHIPPER/SHREDDER, Hu- $145,000. or $1250. month. cellent fishing, canoeing,
skee, 7 0 np, 3 way ieed, Owner (863)357-3369 good access, near New Riv-
S u (863)610-7787 00 PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades er Trail State Park, $39,500.
(863)610-7787 galore Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. O w ner (866)7898 535
CLASSIC WHEEL HORSE Near School. Price to sell, www,mountainsofVA.cdm.
Tractor 42" cut, all pullies, lots $179,500. or Annual Lease stern New Mexico Private
of grease fittings, cast iron $1900. Owner863-673-5071 74 Acre Ranch $129,990
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I Puli Notice


HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LakeportWi
NOTICE OFPROPOSED RULE 205 Annual Drinkir
SUBMITTED BY: R. Scott Cooper DATE: 7/25/06 We're pleased to present to you this years Annual Water Quality Rep
t we deliver to you every day Our constant goals to provide you with a safe a
SUBJECT AREA: 426 Studentand Staff Welness we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect ou.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PURP.OSE: The proposed rule establishes the policy for water source is the Brighton Seminole Tribe, who gets its water form the s
studentand staff wellness. If you have any questions about this report or concemir.
CITATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41,1003.42,1003.46 and 1006.06, F.S. Lakeport Water Association routinely monitors for contamina
CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41,1003.42,1003.46 and lations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the resu
100.06, F.S In the table below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To hel
FULL TEXT: A copy of the fullttext of the proposed rule may be obtained, without Maximum Contaminant Level orMC:L The highest level of a contaminant thi
cost, atthe Office of the Superintendent of Sc ools. using the best available treatment technology.
EiMaximum Contamnnant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in d
SEXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe proposed rule establishes the policy for student and alo om( m o nsa tn/enmntttfcdd
staff wellness. s allowfr a margin of safely
Action Level t(AL): The concentration of a contaminant that, If exceeded, tri
STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed policy revision will create no Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a dislnfe
additional district economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
t printing and distributions. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinkin
LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meetng MRDLGs to notreflect the benefits of the useof disinfectantsto control m nd
S Room, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter "ND" means not detected and Indicates that the substance was not found j
as the matter may be heard on July 25, 2006. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per iter (mg/l) one part by weight
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per lIter (pg/I one part by weight o
Notice: Any pon who wishes to provide the School Board with information re- Plcocure per liter (pCI/L) measure of the radloacIvity In.water.
garding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for an 2004, a source water assessment was conducted for our water
L power cost regulatory alternative must do so In writing within 21 days after publi- sowa r ae nt sc t r
. cation of this notice. wells. Source water assessments are posted at http:/vlwwvidep.state.fl.us/l
I Notice: If requested In writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Mcroblologcal Contamnants
8 Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and dae to be advertised In M rooogcl oamnans
the future. Contaminant and Unit of Dati of MCL Highest
Measurement sampling Violation Monthly
Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule Is to re- (mo/n l Y/N Number of
quest, In writing, a hearing. The request shall be submittedto the Superntendernt(mo./yr) Y/N Number of
of Schools, In writing, wrin 21 days after publication of this notice. The request poal""
shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected.by Samples
S the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- 1. Total Coltform Bacteria' 10/05 Y 2
ed persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the Issues under
consideration. -
t Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records
submitted to the agencyregarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writ- Ce mnant an ates of Sampling MCI I
ing, tothe Superintendento Schools. Contaminant and mesfamp L Y/N
Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially no- Measurement
rticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The
School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. Radiological Contaminants
5. Alpha emitters 4/04 N 7
Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please (pi t
notify Thomas W. Conner, the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at pi
the Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to 6. Radium 226 or 4/04 N ;
the meeting orworkshop. combined radium
Notice: If the School Boardladopts the proposed rule, one certified copy of the pro- (pCill)
posed rule shal be filed in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to 7. Uranium (pCiil) 4/04 N (
145963 CS 7/6,13,20 CB7/20/06 "
14 Contaminant and Dates of MCL Level
Unit of Measurement sampling Violation Detected
S (mo.Iyr.) Y/N
BID SOLICITATION NOTICE Inorganic Contaminants
S. STATEOF FLORIDA 11. Barium (ppm) 6/ N 0.028
DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION 11. Barium (pm) 603 N 0.028
ODISTRICTONE
Bartow, Florida
June 20, 2006 16. Fluoride (ppm) 6/03 N 0.546
Advertisement No.1
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
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; .:,a' ,,;, i ll r r Jul AI as..'' S-hadl"'L Ciick on Let- TTHMs and Stage 1 Disinfectant/Disinfectlon By-Product (D/DI
NOTE-Forthe following parameters monitored under Stage 1 D/DBP regulations, the
S. NOTE-- Chloramines, Chlorine, Haloacetic Acids, and/or TTHM (MCL 80 ppb). Rang
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: BIDDERS MAY OBTAIN PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS sites.
AND/OR BID DOCUMENTS BY DOWNLOADING A FAX ORDER FORM AND FAXING Contaminant and Dates of MCL Level
iT TO (863) 534-7172. THIS FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT i Vilaton Dtea
WWW TSTATEFL US/CONTRACTSADMINISTRATONDISTRICT1 Unitof Measurement sampling Violaion Detected .
(mo./yr.) YIN
DEAOLINE FOR PROPOSALS & PROPOSAL HOLDER LIST Fr,:,.' li ,111 I 1 1 i 78. Chlorine (ppm) monthly N 0.92
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79. Haloacetic Acids (five) 8/05 N 14.4 -
(CONTRACT NO. E1F62) District Wide: (BRRP FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT NO (HAA5) (ppb)
413229-2-52-01 Improvements consists .of repairs to expansion joints, concrete
approach slabs, prestress deck panels, presesoed beams, structural piles and 80. TTHM [Total quarterly Y 101.8
tender systems, replacement of prestress deck panels, construction of cathodic trhalomethanes (oDDb)
protection pile jackets and scour protection. (Approx 730 Calendar Days). NOTE:
PROJECT MANAGER: Alan Autry, (863) 519-2228 alan autrydot state fl us Contaminant and Dates of AL 90th
MAXIMUM BUDGETARY AMOUNT $250,000.00. NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND Unit of Measurement sampling Violatidh Percentlle
SPECS.FUNDSCONTINGENTUPONAPPROVALFROMTHELEGISLATURE (mo./yr.) Y/N Result
(CONTRACT NO. E1F67-RO) County Highlands: (D FUNDS): FINANCIAL PROJECT
NO 420961-1-72-01 Work coqisfts of Intermedilate mowing and Iiter removal.
(Approx 365 Calendar Days) NOTE: PROJECT MANAGER: Gary Burnett, Lead and Copper (Tap Water)
1863) 386-6104 oarv burnett(@dot state fl us BUDGET AMOUNT $60,000.00. 84. Copper (tap water) 6/05 146 Y
NO CHARGE FOR PLANS AND SPECS. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY 4. Copper (tap water) 5 1.46 Y
PRE-BID'MEETING BEGINNING AT.2:00 P.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, (ppm) 11/05
JULY 12. 200 IN THE HRD TRAINING CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE FIRST
FLOOR OF THE DISTRICT ONE OFFICE LOCATED AT 801 NORTH BROADWAY 85. Lead (tap water) 6/05, 2 N
AVENUE; BARTOW, FLOIRDA. BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO a ( t we/05
CONTRACTORS WHO ATTEND THE PRE-BID MEETING OR THOSE CONTRAC- (pp) 11/05
TORS PRESENT AT THE START OF THE EXPLANATION OF SPECIFICATINS, Total Coliform. Colforms are bacteria that are naturally present in t
I HOWEVER,CONTRACTORS ARE.ENCOURAGED TO ORDER SPECIFICATIONS
PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE PRE-BID MEETING. (THIS NOTICE COME JUST BE- bacteria may be present. Cliforms were found n more samples th
FORE THE (APPROX CALENDAR DAYS) INFORMATION. FUNDS CONTINGENT TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water contal
UPON APPROVAL FROM THE LEGISLATURE problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and n
Copper. Copper Is an essential nutrient, but some people who drinks
Chery l L Sanchious A amount of time could experience gastroelntetinal distress. Some peoa
142481 CGS/ON6/2ra 7//06or years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilsons Dise
I The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include
over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally oci
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LANDOWNERS stances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
OF CLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT Contaminants that may be present In source water Include:
Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to call of the Board of Supervisors of the Cle- (A) Microbilal contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come
wlston Drainage District, the Annual Meeting of the Landowners of the Clewiston and wildlife.'
Drainage District, for the year 2006, will be held Ia the office of the District, 350 (B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally
West Arroyo Avenue, Hendry County, Clewlston, Florida, on Tuesday, July 11, water discharges, oill and gas production, mining, or farming.
2006 at 10:00 o'clock n the morning, for the purpose of: (C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources s
.Electing one (1) Spervisor for a term ofthre (3) years. (D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organti
I etnduction, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff
2.Receiving annual reports and taking such action there to as the landowners may (E) Radloactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the re
determine. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regular
lic water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations esta
3.Transacting such other business that may come beforethe landowners. section tor public health.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to ci
CLEWISTON DRAINAGE DISTRICT inants does not necessarily Indicate that the water poses a health risk. Mo
by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotiln
James Pittman Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants In drinking wate
143734 CGS 629;7/6/06 Supervisor with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organs
143734 GS 6/2;7erly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people sh<
guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto:
Recr ato Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Recreation ij
SUZUKI VOLUSTIA INTRUDER LAKEPORT WATER ASSOCIATION INC
_____ _____ 2002, Garage kept. 1 Owner.
i 1900 org. mis $4,600 Firm IMPORTANTINFORMATION ABOUTYOUR DRINKING WATER
SI Call (863)763-3451 Okee The LakePort Water Associatisat erTreatment Syemhas a level oftotal
Boats .n 3010 YAMAHA 2004, Custom, 650 SITUATION:
ampers.'RVs 30 tra's. 5600 miles. Ex- The Department of Environmental Protection requires disinfection of drinking water
Jet Skis 015 excellent condition.$5500. toinactivatepossiblepathogens, becausethehealthbenefitsofdislnfection ar
Marine Accessories 3020 cell c on. outweigh its risks. However, when used inthetreatment of drinking water, some
Marine Miscellaneous302 863-634-7156/467-1893 disinfectants combine wth organicand inorganic matterpresent In the water
Marine Miscellaneous 3025 form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBP'S), A number of DBPs such
Motorcycles 3030 as Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM's) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5's) may be a
Sport Vehicles.'ATVs 3035 il health concern at certain levels of exposure.
AT^s 30351 The Department has reviewed the laboratory analyses results for the seventh con-
I secutive quarterly set of samples for TTHM's collected on January 24, 2006, as
AF TICAT DVX 250 06, 4 veasthefourth, ffth andsixthquarteriysets ofTTHMsampl resultfromthe
____________________________Laksport Water Association public drinking water system. The laboratory anady-
Wheeler. Auto., Like new. sesresultsftortheTTHMsamplescollectedonMay9,2005;August24,2005;
AIR BOAT- 11', Gore Hull 231 Low hours. $3500 or best Octoberl3,2005;andJanuary 24,2006nowindicatearunning annualaverage
V-6 Buick engine, New prop, offer. Nick@ 863-697-0383 nFHMconcentrationdof10mlcrogramsperliter(ut.). Therefore, thaepart-
V-6 Buick engine, New prop, nifef NICK@ 863-697-0383 menthas delermlnedthatthis watersystem has generatedaMaximum Contami.
battery Good trailer. Runs G C TS ( a nc nant Level (MCL) violation for TTHM' since Table 3 of Rule 62-550, Florida
good. $1600. 863-697-0135 2 seater, new tires. Murray
CABIN BOAT- Fiberform fly- 6hp 1 sweater. Both run great, So e drinkwatercontaining Trihalomethanes In excessofthe OMa-
bridge, '80, 25', 5.7 Mercruiser $1400 (863)674-0539 mum Contaminant Level (MCL) overmanyyearsmay experience problems with
I/0. Trailer, All electronics SUZUKI125'83-w/Reverse. getting cancer.
incl'd. $2400. (239)369-9725 Runs great! $400 or best offer WHAT SHOULD CUSTOMER DO?
KONA JET BOAT, 454 V8, 863-697-2434 This is not and immediate risk, however, untilthe problem is corrected, any custom-
Berkley Ji2 pump & 20ft gal- er who a concerned abouttheir exposureto TTHm's may wishto use altemrna-
Berkvey u ilve sources of water for Ingsstion, such ss commercial bottled water, or water
vanized trailer, new. $2300 or A t m iles treated byanappropriate homewaterfreatmentdevise. Appropriatehomewater
will separate. (561)876-6469 I j 0 treatment devices are those csrtfied bythe Natnal Santton Fuundation (NSF)
viIUMIIgu1 for reducing TTHM's in drinking water.
SEA KAYAKS, (2), 13r/a ft., WHAT IS OEING DONE?
lightweight, fiberglass for. ________ TheproblemwillbecorrectedwhentheSeminoleTribebulldstheirnewwatertreat-
easy lifting, 35 Ibs., both for I mentplantontheBrightonReservation. Constructionistobeginnolaterthan
$600. (863)357-7406 September, 2005, with construction schedule indicating completion in March of
2007.
I Automobiles 4005 FormoreinformationpleasecontactMikeWhiteat(863)946-1300 orwrite to:Lake-
I Autos Wanted 4010 port Water Association, Inc. 10055 Red Barn Road, Moore Haven, FL 33471, or
Clamesic Cars 4015 contact the Department of Environmental Protection Potable Water Compli-
CAMPER: Sleeps 6, A/C, New Commercial Trucks 4020 ance/EnforcementSection at(239)332-6975.
fridge & sink. w/17 ft. fiber- Construction Pleasesharethisinformationwithall the otherpeople whodrinkthiswater, espe-
glass canoe & ores. All for Equipment 4025 clallythosewhomaynothavereceivedthisnoticedirectly(Forexamplepeople
2150Neg.863-697-8731 Foreign Care 4030 In apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses)
Four Wheel Drive 4035 14494800N6/28/2006 CGS7/6/06
INTL AIRSTREAM '65- 26ft, Heavy Duty 7iucke4040
asking $1500 or best offer Parts Repairs 4045
(863)763-3735 Pickup Trucks 4050


Sport Utility 40p5
ETractor Trailers 400O NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Utility "lallere 4065 OF
Vans 4070 5EVERGLADES AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISTRICT
Seadoo, '95, runs good, FOR THE ADOPTION OF THEBUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR2006-2007
$1500 or best offer. YOUARE HEREBYNOTIFIEDthata pubilchearingbythetBoardof Supervisorsof the
(863)673-6085 Everglades AgriculturalAreaEnvironmental Protection District will be held on Fri-
day,July14, 2006at9:30a.m, (orimmedlaely following theAnnualLandowners
Meeting) in Commission Chambers, Belie Glade City Hall, 110 Dr. Martin Luther
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD- '94, King, Jr. Boulevard, West, Belle Glade, orida 33430.
White with rims. Stereo, Thepurposeof this publichearing Is tohearallabectionstothe budgetaspro-
DIRTIKE-SUZUKI85/L Leather int.Runs look posed, to make such changes to the proposed budgets the Board of Supervs-
T B Leather int. Runs & looks orsdeemsnecessaryandtoadoptthebudgeteasfinallyapprovedbytheBoardof
2004, less than 10 hrs., $2K. great. $6000.863-673-6266 Supervisorsforthe istricL
(863)634-0856 or 634-2951
(863)634-0856 634-2 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, If anyperson decidestoappeal any decision made bythe Board of Supervisors with
HODAKA WOMBAT '73, '90, runs good,sand metallic respect to any matter considered atthesemeetingshe/she will need a record of
HO Ac WOMBAT '73 c'9 r$u5s0goodsand metallic the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a
125cc. $500 (239)738-0359 exterior, tan interior, 1 own- verbatimrecordofthe proceedings ismade, which recordincludesthetestimony
after 5pm. er. $1500. (239)839-0895 and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based.
KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR '0Pursuantto the provisions of the Ameriecans with Disabilities Act, any person requir-
C ,KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR d01 COUGARSd & pair, '87, 1 runs ingspeclalaccommodationstoparticipateInthismeetingbecauseofadlsabifity
CRUISER, 4300 mi., wind- good & 1 for parts. $300. or physical impairment, should contact theDistrict'sAttomey, ChariesEF
shield, saddlebags, 125cc, (863)673-6266 Schoech, at 561-655-0620 at least five (5)calendar daysprior totheMeeting.
$1250. (863)946-2677 DODGE, SHADOW '92, Auto- DATEOthis29thdayofJune,2006
SUZUKI SAVAGE '02, 650cc, matic, A/C works. new tires, BY: Charles F.Schoech, Asst. Secretary and Counsel to the District.
excellent condition. $2500 $1300 or best offer 144572CGS 6/29/06&7/6/06
(239)738-0359 after 5pm (561)914-1660


I Puli Notice


water Assoclation
ig Water Quality Report
rort This report Is designed to inform you about the quality water and services
and dependable supply of drinldng water We want you to understand the efforts
r water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water Our
urfictal aquifer The water is then chlorinated for disinfecton.
ig your water utility, please contact Jim Jackson at 863 946 1300.
nts in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regu-
lts of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2005.
p you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions:
at Is allowed in drinking water MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible
rinldng water below which there is no known orexpected risk to health. MCLGs
ggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
ectantallowed In drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a
g water disinfectant below which there'ls no kown or expected risk to health.
crobal contanfnants.
by laboratory analyst Is.
of anlyte to I mtilon parts by weight of the water sample.
f analyteto I bl#lon parts by weight of the water sample.
system. The assessment found no potential sources of contamination near the
wapp/.


Results

2, 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge
from metal refinedries; erosion of
natural deposits
4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; water
additive which promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and aluminum
factories
NA 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching
from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of
natural deposits
BP) Parameters
i level detected is the highest annual average of the quarterly averages: Bromate,
ge of Results is the range of results (lowest to highest) at the individual sampling

Range MCLG or MCL or Likely Source of Contamination
of MRDLG MROL
Results
0.6-1.8 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4.0 Water additive used to
control microbes
NA MCL = 60 By-product of drinking water
disinfection
75.5- NA MCL = 80 By-product of drinidng water


systems; erosion of natural deposits;
leaching from wood preservatives
0 0 15 Corrosion of household plumbing
systems, erosion of natural deposits
he environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful,
n allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
igl trihalomethanes In excess of the MCL over many years may experience
say have an increased risk of getting cancer.
water containing copper In excess of the afio istvm over a relalivfly short
pt who drink water cafsfntiniog copper I excess of the aofle toveoever many
mse should canatui their personal deter.
Srivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and Wells. As water travels
curring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up sub-

from sewage treatment plants, septic'systems, agricultural livestock operations,
y-occurdng or result from urban stormwater runoff, Industrial or domestic waste-
uch as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
c chemicals, which are by-products of Industrial processes and petroleum pro-
!, and septic systems.
result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
nations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by pub-
iblish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same pro-
ontain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of containm-
re Information' about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained
ie at 1-800-426-4791.
r than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other Immune system disorders, some eld-
ould seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC
sporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Clewiston Planning and Zoning Board will meet at
5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006 in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115
West Ventura Avenue. Included in the agenda wil bethe following requests:
1)A request from Jose M. Carrera in accordance with City Code Section 110-60 ti-
tied 'Required findings: Variance" for a variance from the restrictions of the area
and lot requirements standard of City Code Section 110-268 in order to build a
second single family dwellithng in a residential district. The properly Is located at
341W. Haiti Avenue, A.K.A. Lots 7+8, Block 427, GPOC. Zoning Is R-2.
2) A request from Dennis G. Wilson In accordance with City Code Section 110-60
titled "Required flndngs: Variance" for a variance from the restrictions of the
permitted uses standard of City Code Section 110-436 in order to erect privacy
fence at 620 E. Del Monte Avenue, A.K.A. Lots 17+18, Block 15, GPOC. The
property is zoned R-1A.
3)A request from Michael Pittman in accordance with City Code Section 110-60 i-
tied 'Required flWings: Varlance" for an exception from the requirements of
minimum lot are and setbacks standard of City Code Section 110-203 to build a
Single Family Residence at 800 E. Roy Palm Avenue, A.K.A. Lots 12 16, Block
22, GPOC. The property is zoned R-1A.
4)A request from Norman Sutton in accordance with Ciy Code Section 110-61 0-
tled -Special Excptioe" to allow construction of a sef-storage unit scity on a
commercial lot The property Is located on lots 13 16, Block 384, GPOC. The
property Is zoned C.
5)A request from U.S. Sugar Corporation in accordance with Oit Code Section
110-61 titled "Special Exceptin" to allow construction of a hotel in a residential
district. The property is located on lots 33+34, Block 201, GPOC. The property
Is zoned R-1B.
The City Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the recommenda-
tions of the Planning & Zoning Board and take final action on these requests on
July 17,2006 at 6:00 p.m. In the City Hal Commission Chambers.
All citizens and interested parties am encouraged to attend the P&Z Board meeting
and the City Commission public hearing. Any inquiries regarding the hearing or
any person requiring a special accommodation because ofa disability or physical
impairment Including speech or hearing impairments, should contact the Building
Oficial's office at least three days prior the hearing.
CITY OF CLEWISTON
Travis Reese
Builtig Official
145306 CN7/6/06


ENTALPROTECTIONDISTORICT


ANNUAL IA OWNR MEETING
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to alowners of lands locatedwithin the boundaries of
the EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIS-
TRICT that prsnt t appc laws, a meeting of the landowners of the EVER-
GLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ISTRICTwill
be heid on Frkay, July 14,2006 at 9:00 a.m. In Comminession Chambers, Belle
Glade City Hal, 10 r. MarnLuther King, Jr. Boulevard, West, Belle Glade,
Florida 33430, forthe following purposes:
1. Receiving annual reports and taking such action with respect thereto as the
landowners may determine;
2. Transacting such otherbusiness as may properly come before the meeting.
The Board of Supervisors mee wil commence immediately thereafter and the
purpose of this meeting Is to adopt a budget for fiscalyear 2006-2007 and to
transact any and afl business that may come before the Board.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made bythe Board of Supervsors with
respect to any matter considered at these meetings he/she will need a record of
the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record Includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requir-
ing special accommodations to participate In this meeting, because ef a disability
or physical impairment, should contact the Distris Attomrney, Charles F *
Schaoch, at 561-655-0620 at lease five (5) calendar days priorto the Meeting.
DATED this 29th day of June, 2006
BY: Charles F. Shoech, Asst Secretary andCounselto theDistrict.
144554 CGS 6/2/6 & 7/6/06


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Home in a very quiet area. 290 Florida Avenue, $52,375 H O V a 2BOBA i .. *A..T
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Walker Smith Williams
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Why Wait To Build' Get It Now' CBS 1)Operating Fish Farm!! Li.,'ing Ior an Ii Hooker's Point 3 Br 2 Ea IM. H n 1.
Homei i.670 qfl 3td'?-ba/i car garage, investmentopportunity'Perhao. a new build i 03 res" Net Me-al ruof o.er
located on Texas Ave. Appliance package nessventure? Propertyis 10acres, zoned ag, Listed at $89,900 MLSt P200642005
included, city water and sewage. Ready to with 2 Phases ofa4 Phase operation nearly 2) New Listing!! 4- Br/2 Ba M/H ('98
Move In! $165,000.00 completed. Currently, all production is sold Homes of Merit) on 1.25 Acres. Newly
Sweetwater Ave. -, This property has out as demand exceeds supply. With a mar- remodeled Master bath. $139,900 2.
many beautiful t'.rte that include wild ket in need of more product. an ideal loca MLS# 200644944
maple and oaks. Small man-made lake non and a ablee dreelopmeri, plari rady tO 3) Moore Haven River Cardens "
-,der, n iih.ct rrees & brush There ii an expand. tts i, a great opplrtinit/ lar any lots ready for your new home Call for
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Get Preconstruction Price 4 available 200645189 Call Glenn @ 677-1441 for 4) Montura Ranch Estates We have
3BR/2BA, 1 caT qaraqg located on Texas more information many lots from 1.25 acres and up.
Ave.; Harlem .ubdi-:,cin 1673 sq. ft. 2)Montura Ranch Estates An established Priced from S40K and up.
Special Loan paciane Lutz Builders and operating Animal Rescue Center. 5) Pioneer Plantation 2:5 acres on 3.
* 160K "- I Pruperv is on 3 34 acres of Land. Have your Riviera St. Reduced to $65,000!! MLS#
Rental on North side 3bd/2ba oer 2000 home and businessall togetherwitha4 bed- 200604536
sqft. living. RecEntl,, remodeled 503 E room,? bath mobile home. Must see to 6) Ridgdlll Subdiision ,at,-rfrr,
Pasadena $1 50S.1i p.r month Short term appreciate!! $274,900 MLS#200644616 M/H Rotsdll i not last long ati 55K
lease ok. 3)lnvestment Opportunity ? of Eachs! MLS# 2ii..4J ii
3 Acres for Lease Only on Hwy. 27. Producing Orange Grovel Hi-gh and dry w rh 7) Pioneer Plantation A-re- located
miles North of town. $150 per acre per irrgaticon from bordering canal additional on 20th St. just north tr Ti -n.e nwith
month. acreage available. Listed at $20K peracre. access from Tampa NILS#
.',ar .a C. Ihtful Home,' ibd'2ba home MLS#200626483 200647060 4.
:.. rd oi, ,oron. A.. Would make a 4)Lal '3 e n 8) Port Labelle Need a place to build
qre t st-rter horn-. walking distance from Sunsl -Aj ll..M Over.[ your dream home? Residential Lot @
irc.ppi riielFl -pr hc.e Jusr reduced look, .MiiraA- M llal7IrLs. $44,900 00 Call for details.
S. .,u. >., r -20.0630432 9) Need a breeze from a lake? A
Open House at 205 Corona St. 5)Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath 2005 3bd/2 ba with large closets. 5
July 15, 2006 11a.m. -3 p.m. Mobile Home walking distance from Also a porch viewing a beautiful land-
July 15,20061 m.Clewiston High School and Clewiston shaped yard. Only 39,900.0
Elementary Schools. Reduced to $89,900!! 10) Free Mobile Home!! When you
Sky Valley Lots MLS# 200636722 buy this 15 acres of land on Al Don
Farmmn Rd. Property is
NewlUstingll3br/2baCBSHomeonl/3ac encedcross fenced. Convenient
No A va table! t in Hookers Point. New roof and new paint access to Clewiston and Labelle
inside and out. Priced to sell at $20,000 MLS# 2006S52207
Close by July 14,2006 MLs#20065s0o


" Charmaine A. Maribel Sam J.
Montgomery Gonzalez Walker
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SWway 5' fence, & pole barn on I acre
Are only part of the beauty of doublewid &|,1'p||I e home in .lot. Almost forgot .the beautiful
iln'. IbrJ. 2ba mobile home on Semiriole m i M U i not much remodeled mobile home! Listed .@
S 0 acres o course there's a $162,S00.00
one car gar.lge a 2 vehicle car more than the lot value at
port & a 12x I shed. More than $39.9K You won't want to miss out on a
a new home for you @$249,900. deal like this! 2003 4bd/2ba dou-
This is a whole new look on life. .Why Pay high space rents blewide on 2.16 acres. Property fea-
Happy Camper when you can own the land tures a second mobile home, large
Happy Camper when you can own the land steel building and storage sheds.
Oak head that are yours and a with a 3B8 hf h double- $225,000.00
pond plus squirrels, raccoons wide with ilr a double
and deer for neighbors. This' Pioneer Plantation
exceptional land is a great place carport, palno, dnd shed in 420 Union Ave. 2.5 Acres $72.9K
fc-r wverl-ndil canipng until you Easy Life subdivision It's 4150 Pioneer 17th St. 2 5 Sc $65K
b.nid .our .pscil home. Priced going.to sell fast at $79,900. 20 pioneer d t 5 A, 130K
$399K MLS# 200611965n r face @ The Best 1.41 acre lake front lot in
$399KMLS#200611965 Looking for vacant land? Montura 105 Pinelake Ave. Call for
New Listingi Well bring your horses showing $77,900,00
? Ed, r l lde corner because I've got 1.25 acres Located in Central ClewistonThis
rlI on l Major tracts available now in well maintained 2bd/2ba home is
pir g lvon last Montura Ranch Estates. Give perfect for the Ist home buyer or
ur Mntura anc tates Give investment property. Priced at
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FORD TAURUS- '95, Good
condition. Cold A/C, Runs
great. $2400.
(863)610-0577
FORD TEMPO'93- runs good,
4 dr., auto, must sell!! $600.
863-634-1643
LINCOLN MARK VII '92, 5.0,
V8, auto., low miles. $2000
(863)675-7105
LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88- 67K
miles, needs a little TLC,
asking $1200
(863)467-2131
OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME
1999, Very good condition.
57K+ mis. $4,800.
(863)983-7997 Clewiston.
SAAB COUPE- '92, Blue,
Leather seats, Sun roof.
Needs Aft. belt, $1200. Neg.
(863)q75-7878
SATURN 1994, Red, Cold A/C,
Stereo, Stick. Great on gas.
$1900. (863)983-7211 Cle-
wiston.
SATURN- '93, 2 door, Needs
work. $350. or best.offer.
(863)673-6266
TOYOTA CAMRY- '92, Needs
Rack, Pinnion & R.F. Strut.
$1000. 863-467-5401 or
772-359-2923
TOYOTA CELICA 1987, Stick,
Blue, Cold A/C, Stereo. Great
on gas. $700. (863)983-7211
Clewiston.
Buying a car? Look In the
classifleds. Selling a
cam? Look In the classl-
gaeds.


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



FORD BRONCO '93- 4x4,
$2500 or best offer, will con-
sider van in trade
(239)839-4883



F350 DUMP TRUCK '88- good
running 7.3 diesel, good
tires, needs clutch, $995 neg
(561)633-1371


COIL SPRINGS- 3, For Dodge
3/4 TON '2004 & up. $150.
or 'will separate.
(863)634-3070
RANCH HAND FT.BUMPER
w/12k lb. winch. Will fit '99 to
'04'Ford F250/F350. $1200 or
best offer. 863-634-7318
SUPER SWAMPERS (4) SSR
radials. 33"x12.5" on 15" ims.
Off road only. Good cond.
$395. (561)996-7069
TRANSMISSION- Turbo 700,
rebuilt with-rebuilt converter.
$350. or best offer.
(863)467-8856


FORD F150 '83, Topper,
straight six, good tires, no
spark. $200 (863)357-3244


CHEVY 1500- '88, Ext. cab
Runs good, Cold A/C,
$2450. 863-675-0107 or
786-255-8096 LaBelle
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
ISUZU- '84, Diesel, 5spd, 50
MPG. Runs good. $2000.
(863)357-3981
TRUCKS (6) F-350's w/4 good
diesel motors. $1500 or best
offer. (561)633-1371
When doing those ches
Is doing you In, Irs time
to look for e helper In
the cldssiledS.


FORD EXPEDITION '99- black,
Ithr Int, loaded, new tires, up-
graded sound system $9000
neg (863)801-4196
GMC SUBURBAN '94, Fair
shape, blown head gasket.
$1,000 (863)467-0139 leave
message.
Earn some extra cash.
SSell your used Items hi
the clesslfleds


CHEVY CONV VAN '92- 4.3V6,
nice' van, $900
(863)675-0077


Public Noticesa-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR GLADESCOUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. CP 06-37


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:2005-CA-231
GIASHAHMED,
Plaintiff
MOHAMMED A. SALIUUE, a married
man, ALTAF SADIK, ADUL BARI and
SUSAN MERCEDES,
Defendants.
NOTICE FACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: ABDUL SARI
Address Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED thal a civil action
has beer filed ana comrmencea in Ibis
courl
You are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, it any to it, on the
Plaintiff's attorney, whose name and
address Is JOHN W. JORDON, ES-
QUIRE, OF GLENN J. SNEIDER; LC.,
at 200 S.W. Bh Street, Okeechobee
Florida 34974, and file the original
with the 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-
plalntorpetitlon.
This notice shall be published once each
week for four consecutive weeks In
The Democrat
Witness my hand ad the seal of said
Court at Moore Haven, Florida on this
15th day of June, 2006., .
S. JOE FLINT
As Clerk of Said Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
As Deputy Clerk
144327 CGS 6/29;7/6,13,20


IN RE. ESTATE OF
LEOLA JACQUELINE CLOSE,
Deceased.
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Leola
Jacquene Close, deceased, File Num-
ber P 06-37, is pendg in the Circuit
Court for Glades CouFl, Forida, Pro-
h 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'
attomey are setforth below.
AlI creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate including un-
matured, contingent or unliquldated
claims, on whom a copy of tlis 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
ONTHEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
Another persons having claims or de-
mands against the decedent's estate
Including unmatured, contingent or un-
iquidated claims, must file their claims
Swth is 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 Close
1504 sabelCourt
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
AtIorneyfor Personal Representatives:
Terrence T. Darifotis
Attomey atLhw
Florida Bar No. 190057 .
Post Office Box 16005
Tallahassee, FL 32317-6005
144144 CGS 6/29;7/6/06


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. CP 06-32
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, Rorida 33471. The names and
address, of the personal representa-
fives and the personal representatives'
attomey arem set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate including un-
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 file their clams
withis 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, Rodda 32308
George E. Close
1504 Isabel Court
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Attorney for Personal Representatives:
Terrence T. Darlotils
Attorney at Law
FloridaBar No. 190057
Post Office Box 16005
Tallahassee, FL 32317-6005
144145 CGS 6/29;7/6/06


IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUiT, IN.
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 05-48CA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DMSION
SPORTSMANS VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC, a Florida not for
V.
DENNIS D'ANGELO; DOMINICK D'ANGE-
LO and NICHOLAS D'ANGELO,
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANTTO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
5/26/06, and entered In Case No.
05-48CA of the Circuit Court, of the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, in and for
Glades County, Florida, wherein
SPORTSMAN VILLAGE CONDOMIN-
IUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Is' Plaintiff,
and DENNIS D'ANGELO; DOMINICK
D'ANGELO and NICHOLAS D'ANGELO
are Defendants, I wll sell to the htgh-.
est and best bidder for cash at 500
Ave. J, Glades County, Florida at 11:00
a.m. on the 20th day of July, 2006 the
following descdbe$ property as set
forth In sad Final Judgment, to wit
Unit 211, SPORTSMAN VILLAGE CON-
DOMINIUM, according to the Declarea-
ton of Condomilnium thereof recorded
In Official Records Book 98, Page 416,
and Condominium Plat Book 1 Page
1, all of the public records of lades
County, Florida, together wth all ap-
purtenances thereto appertaining and
specified In said Condominium Dep-
laraton.-
DATED this 28th day of June, 2006.
Joe FInt, Clerk
Circuit Court
By: JENNIFER BEVIS
Deputy Clerk
145297 CGS7/6,13/06 Deputy Clerk
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today's paper. Have you
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Love the earth Recycl e
your used Item by ell-
Ing them hi the clasl-
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NOTICE
Notice Is hereby given that on
07/15/2006 at 11:0Q AM at FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com-
merce Drive. LaBeile, FL,
863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT
KNOX SELFSTORAGE, wil sell.at Pub-
lic Sale by competitive bidding, the
personal property heretofore stored
withthe undersigned: 863-675-1025
Yadira Raya Adrian Barron J-66
Misc. items
AndyDelson A-15
Misc.i items
SDonna Engish
Misc. Furniture & items
146050 CN6,13/06


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Fish monitoring goes high tech


With thrumming, bullfrog-like
vibrations, male silver trout eagerly
advertise their readiness for father-
hood, in the St. Lucie Inlet and sur-
rounding waters.
New technology is poised to
,.bring those sounds and others.
from the underwater world to
more than the fishes' potential
mates and neighbors.
Scientists with the South Flori-
daWater Management District and
the Florida Oceanographic Society
are conducting a pilot study using
a passive sonar acoustic system to
monitor fish throughout their tidal,
lunar and seasonal cycles. The sys-
tem uses an underwater micro-
phone, or hydrophonee," to pick
up sound communication of fish,
along with high resolution sonar
to identify fish species, abun-
dance, and size.
"The same technology could
be used in freshwater as well, so
any body of water could be moni-
tored," said Dan Haunert, District
;project manager and lead scien-
tist.
From the observatory site on
Hell's Gate Point above the mouth
of the St. Lucie River, scientists can


monitor silver trout during their
annual spawnings, and other fish
including 'the common snook,
Atlantic croaker, spotted seatrout,
black drum and silver perch.A sur-
face camera to pick up visual fish
activity is also part of the study.
The change from labor-inten-
sive hand-sampling techniques
will be less stressful for the fish,
and -produce, more accurate
results for scientists, said Patti.
Sime, a senior environmental sci-
entist with the District.
At least 800 species of fish gen-
erate sound to communicate with
others of their kind. Since many
ecologically and recreationally
important fish produce sounds
during social interaction and
spawning, acoustic monitoring
will give scientists a better under-
standing of population dynamics.
In the St. Lucie Estuary and sur-
rounding waters, information col-
lected will be used by scientists in
an interagency, interdisciplinar\
effort to evaluate the health and
habits of local species. That infor-
mation will guide the restoration
of native habitats.
"As restoration projects are


brought online, our assessments
will help us to interpret environ-
mental responses as they take
place in the ecosystem," said Ms.
Sime.
Dr. Grant Gilmore, with Estuar-
ine, Coastal and Ocean Science,
Inc., is the project's principal inves-
tigator in a study bringing together
resources and scientists from five
state and federal agencies. Investi-
gators are able to participate on-
site or pick up data from remote
locations. Gilmore has spent the
past 35 years studying the Indian
River Lagoon and its tributaries as
a research scientist specializing in
fish ecology. He has been actively
involved in developing state-of-
the-art technologies, and
approaches for studying fish.
The National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Administration,
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-
vation Commission' and Florida
Department of Environmental
Protection are also participating in
the study.
"The equipment at the obser-
vatory site allows us to 'listen in',
and we're now picking up sounds
indicating spawning activity of the


silver seatrout," said Mr. Haunert.
"These sophisticated systems are
giving us much more information,
faster, and for much less cost."
A similar population' study is
under way in the Caloosahatchee
Estuary where hydrophones mon-
itor bull sharks and sawtIooth saw-'
fish. That study is being conducted
by Mole Marine Laboratory, also in
partnership with the District.'
If the.new monitoring method
proves to be as effective financially
as it is scientifically, it could be
used throughout the Central and
South Florida area
The South Florida Water Man-
agement District is a regional, gov-
ernmental agency that oversees
the water resources in the south-
ern half of the state 16 counties
from Orlando to the Keys. It is the
oldest and largest of the state's five
water management districts. The
agency mission is to manage and
protect water resources of the
region by balancing afind improv-'
ing water quality, flood control,
natural systems and water supply.
A key initiative is the cleanup and
restoration of the Everglades.


FWC to host conservation conference,


The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission is
hosting the annual Association
for Conservation Information
Conference in Orlando, July 16-
20. Under the theme, The Legacy
and the Challenge, the Commis-
sion has put together an exciting
agenda to benefit professionals
in the conservation communica-


tions field. We'll, also offer a
unique slate of field trips.
Keynote speaker is Richard
Louv, author of Last Child in the
Woods: Saving Our' Children
from Nature-Deficit Disorder"
among other books. He's a
dynamic speaker who has,
appeared on NPR's FreshAir, The
Morning show on CBS, Good


Morning America, Today, Bill
Moyers' Listening to America,
Talk of the Nation, PBS News
Hour with Jim Lehrer, CBS
Evening News, NBC Nightly
News and many other programs
and print media.
Registration is only $250 for
the whole conference. If you'd
like to sit in on just one day of ses-


sions, it's a mere $100. Session
topics include: Dealing with
news media, mobilizing volun-
teers, effective marketing, publi-
cations and much more.
Visit www.ACI-2006.com to
find out more or to register. Call
1-888-354-1356 or visit
stay@sheratonsafari.com to
make your hotel reservation.


Nature Conservancy


honored by Disney


ALTAMONTE SPRINGS The
Nature Conservancy has been
selected by the Disney Wildlife
Conservation Fund (DWCF) for a
$14,500 award for its work with
Florida scrub-jays. Specifically,
the DWCF funds will go toward
Jay Watch, a summer monitoring
program performed by trained
citizen scientists that has helped
with management of this threat-
ened Florida bird. The volunteers
record data of scrub-jay families
at various oak scrub habitats
throughout central Florida.
Destruction and degradation of
habitat has pushed the Florida
scrub-jay toward extinction.
The Nature Conservancy's
program was selected from more
than 240 applications reviewed by'
scientists, veterinarians and other
animal experts.
The organization's, ranging
from large .qationai, groups to
small community efforts from
Africa to Florida, in total received
$1.4 million in awards, bringing
the DWCF total to more than $10
million in conservation projects
supported.
"The ability to enable such
important work to protect wildlife
and wild places is a key compo-
nent of Disney's mission,"
according to Jerry Montgomery,
Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs,
Walt Disney World.
Montgomery oversees the
DWCF program through Disney's
office of conservation initiatives.
He said the programs chosen
demonstrate solid science,
engage local communities, and


Urban fish management areas are sweet spots for anglers


Whether it's during a leisurely
weekend fishing trip or a quick
lunch-hour getaway, dropping a
line in one of South Florida's fish
management areas is a sure way
to hook plenty of bass. Bass took
the bait in management areas in
Palm Beach,, Broward and
Miami-Dade counties three
times more than the average
elsewhere in the state, according-
to a recent creel survey.
"Both expert and novice
anglers looking for bass should
visit Okeeheelee, Tropical and
Plantation fish management
areas," said FWC South Region
freshwater fisheries administrator
Jon Fury. "They are convenient set-
tings with good shoreline access
that are teeming with bass."
Since all bass caught in the
management areas must be
released, they are also good places
to learn careful handling of fish
and catch-and-release techniques.
FWC freshwater fisheries biolo-
gists gathered the information by
surveying anglers between
December 2005 and May 2006.
The survey showed that anglers
spent an average of one third (34.
percent) of their fishing time tar-
geting bass. The average catch rate
from the survey was 0.8 bass per


hour or, one bass caught for every
hour-and-a-quarter spent fishing.
Experienced bass anglers can
average much higher, but this sta-
tistic is still three times better than
the statewide average of 0.25 bass
per hour, or one ,bass caught for
every four hours fishing.
During electrofish sampling on
the sites in January, the average
bass capture rate was 2.0 bass per
minute four times the statewide
electrofishing average of 0.5 bass
per minute.
"We've seen some large bass
caught in these areas, but they
offer more in the way of num-
bers than size," Fury said. "That
means that even beginning
anglers have an excellent chance
of landing a bass."
For more experienced anglers,
catching lots of bass on light or
ultralight tackle offers a lot of fun.
Fisheries biologists recommend
lures such as smaller (4- 6-inch)
plastic worms in black or motor oil
colors, floating-dive minnow imi-
tations such as Rapalas in gold or
silver and -oz. or smaller spin-
nerbaits with silver or gold blades.
The good shoreline access also
makes the management areas
great places where fly-rodders can
cast with plenty of room.. Good


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flies include nearly any small
streamer. For calm water, smaller
popping bugs and muddler min-
nows can be extremely effective.
Here are a few more tips from
FWC biologists for each manage-
ment area:
Okeeheelee The 157-acre
lake in Palm Beach County offers
an abundance of smaller bass.
Only 25 percent of the bass collect-
ed by electro-fishing were 10 inch-
es or larger. However, anglers have
reported fish up to 10 pounds.
Anywhere along the lake is good,.
but the bass seem to prefer the
many spikerush or bulrush stands
available. There are large schools
of brook silverside minnows in the
lake, so anglers should keep their
eyes open for the splashes of bass
feeding on these fish out in open
water. A quick, accurate cast with
a minnow imitation into the mid-
dle of the feeding frenzy almost
guarantees a strike. There is a boat
ramp in excellent condition avail-
able (as well as boat rentals), but
gasoline motors are not allowed.
This makes the lake a quiet spot
for those who like to fish from
canoe or kayak.
Plantation Heritage -This six-
acre lake in Broward County is
especially clear, and anglers report


difficulty sneaking up on the bass,
so a cautious approach is advised.
However, this site has more bass
per acre than any of the other
management area, with an elec-
tro-fishing rate of 3.5 fish 'per
minute. Fifty-four percent of the
bass here are 10 inches or larger
with bass over seven pounds
reported by anglers. Bass are most
likely to be found near the cattail
stands around the lake and,the
lotus along the southeast shore-
line, but they also like to cruise off
the shallow shelf which runs along
the southwest shoreline.
Tropical The 12-acre lake in
Miami-Dade County is deeper than
the other sites, and bass like to
patrol the steep drop-off shoreline
of the central "fishing island" in the
southern half of the lake. Other
good spots include the riprap on
either side of the vegetation
enhancement site adjoining the
"fishing island" and cattail stands
found throughout the lake. Thirty-
one percent of bass are 10 inches
or longer, and this lake historically
has offered the widest range of
sizes and the best chance to catch
a lunker (fish, to nearly nine
pounds documented).
Anglers should be aware the
following special regulations are in


place at the management areas:
All largemouth bass must be
released immediately
Channel catfish daily bag
limit: 6
Panfish daily bag limit: 20
Bluegill and redear sunfish
less than 8 inches in total length
must be released immediately
e At Okeeheelee, gasoline
motors ma, not be used on boats.
A fishing license is required
for residents from 16 to 64 years of
age and for nonresidents 16 or
older to fish by any method,
including cane poles, on a fish
management area.
More information about each
FMA, including directions and a
lake map, is available online at
http://!loridafisheries.com/fma'ind
ex.html#s.


measure the impact being made
to protect the en ironment.
"We also appreciate ihe fact
that many of our guests who visit
Walt Disney World Resort and Dis-
ney Cruise Line contribute t10
DWCF, showing their own per-
sonal commitment to conserva-
tion," he said. Disney pays all
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