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CRW ouneeshepcomuiy ag4 aaGLADES COUNTY ... .. ....I, .. .. ...... ....Ur P U*.: : L 33.1-...)r,: Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, July 6,2006 Volume 80, Number 3 Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, July 6, 2006 Volume-80, Number 3 At a Glance Are you a blogger? Get a newszap link! The Glades County Demo- crat is looking to broaden its listing of "Columnists & Blog- gers" at www.newszap.com. More and more people are starting blogs including business people, support groups, and individuals with an opinion on the day's news or culture. If you are a local blogger who would like to be listed, please visit http://www2.news zap.com/blogs/request.htm and fill in the form. In addition to the link, the newspaper will consider publishing timely postings as news or commentaries on its pages. 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. Lake Level S 12.05 feet ',. above sea level Index Classifieds . .19-23 Obituaries . . .2 Opinion ... .4 School . . . .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszapcom Community Links. Individual Voices. 8 '16510 00022 1 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 .-: -- , .,. - 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. 0 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. 50o 4A Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 Hendry Regional honors Dr. Valiant Dr. James Forbes talked fondly of Dr. Valiant during a reception in tribute of her becoming an honorary medical staff member at Hendry Regional Medical Center. She recently retired as CEO of the Hendry County Health Department, Clewiston and LaBelle. The dinner in her honor was held on June 29 at the Clewiston Country Club. 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. " Memorial Tribute Remember a loved one i .ho has departed with a special A memorial Tribute in this newspaper. 444 A, Your tribute can be published following the memorial services, or to commemorate an anniversary ofyour loved one's birth or passing. You can add a photograph of your loved one, lines from a poem or scripture, and special art or borders -- and we'll make sure it all comes together attractively and tastefully. Visit www2.newszap.com/memorlals for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. 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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 Submitted to INI Jim Sparks, AA4BN operating High Frequency, and Sam Thomas, W3ALE and Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Hendry County ARRL (mike in hand operating VHF during Field 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. be familiar with the necessary requirements for operations in a safe manner. Among the ama- teurs participating in the Field Day exercise at the Clewiston Emergency Operations Center were Jim Sparks, AA4BN, who is the Emergency Coordinator for 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 contacts by CW-telegraphy to stations in the U.S. 'Since 1929 A Royal's * FURNITURE APPLIANCES & BEDDING ..' ; Rom. & .i.ANO in Comrfaoi an Sol Now. S Dnig nyars Smmer Stzzler CoaIw Ana u Fuill Selection OfReclinea, On Sale Now! Belle Glade 561-996-7646 "e m ciewSiton 8634834121 & '~'1 nlitklalee 2394574138 'a SwS"%opp 863-763-6293 Jim Sparks, AA4BN, a local Emergency Coordinator for Hendry County, is at the controls of the high frequency trans- ceiver during the local Field Day exercise. Several contacts around the U. 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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! Rob Mixon may be reached on his aviation web site: www.betterpilot.com. I Save money on your favorite grocery items. I I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! I I C-m-u-n-y-y- s. Iy-_- i- _u-l-c- I I neWszapc0nl Community Links. Individual Voices. a' I Glades Clun tNmfoCrmt Our Purpose... The Glades County Democrat is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspa- per to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the commu- nity Since no dividends are paid. the company is able to thrise on profit margins below industry standards. 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C v'5 lirabre GmAr-hl, Aftertisi* enmmad aownhhdiaaawu Adle.magDiractrJA iKhaivn lian,rral An-urti J6) P,,rnJ Ad,ertirgNsh Nleru rrBinirsjararndir Adris-ivcrm. ls-,T- L.,r,r'd: P.. TEd Libr, Fl' tot r .r .I RT.1 Frod OpiAej-- T' Byid Ew e e ~ Er, Mhemgber (f~ Florida Press Asscatiaone 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 e 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 The Flylady 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 CHAOS; check out her website and join her free mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net or her book, Sink Reflections published by Bantam and her new book, Body Clutter. Copyright 2006 Maria Cilley Used by permission in this publication. 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 Glades County Democrat Published by Independent Newspaper, Inc. Serving Glades County Since 1923 To Reach Us Address: PO B.:..% 1236 Cle.,istor,. 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Online News & Information Get the latest news at www.newszap.com Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 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. . As a reminder, CREW services will be closing for four days over the Fourth of July holiday. 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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 iiern ivionroe or online at: www.crimestop- perspbc.com.: 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 How many gallons of gas does it take to get to the healthcare you need? With the services i'..illhIl, at Hendry Regional Medical Center, there's no reason to travel far from home. 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Thursday, July 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 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. -*-, .-.- a .< ." : ,.'i...... .i-.. 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.** C I KAND AVECO POS O LNE'- I SAVE MONEy ON yOUR FAVORITE GROCERY ITEMS. I I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! .' I I neWSZap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. I -- -- - - 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. FLORIDA'S #1 CLOSEOUT STORE We will not be UNDERSOLD. Guaranteed If you find a lower price on any iier we sell we 11. .. ... I I I ': Pr;. Gu,"rare r Weguaranlee LOW i_-,,,: I It ,.:".-' Ir,,j ," ,r ,- ,- *:.,, .r, ,dr ri,.:l hck diemn 1 Oa conpefilor we wI1 match ih.- pr:..: and ,i. c. bi.-. I b 1 hc d' tierene ,:thin 30 days of your purchase. Clewiston 965 W. Sugarland Hwy. 863 983- 1 1 081 lk. l .' 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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. Bank of America SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS aera Mortgage Loan Officer ;,':!t Consumer Real Estate Tel: 863-675-9065 1-800-854-5783 extension 56302 Fax: 863-675-7744 shirley.willis@bankofamerica.com Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. 'Hwy 80 Call for an appointment '. / AiO i10iL I-, '.-' TION, LOCA- ".. 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CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT www.newhorizons-re.com Se Habla Espanol Horizons Real Estate Corp. hl.T.i-! $234,000. * EDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/1B CBS h,:,e with 4th bedroom/office in LaBelle limits. F lu res include walk-in closet, newer air condition- er sliced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to die lIr. Only $234,900. -- Solid Decision, Solid House! You'll be glad to . see this spacious. 4BR/2B remodeled home. Glowing with quality, from the new Hardy-Board siding to the wood floors. A/C, appliances, hot water tank, doors and vanities are all less than 2 years old. New roof being installed. Call today for this worry free home! $234,000. 8ELLE' '. i ri.' tA kfOl 0FFER' C..ssu,,ic U:u i-r i f c:l'h' I :l ,gn ii.I tcrig A. rj-,: [,-jililu6 :.Bt B i.:,i..n .ri 1 J.. c :i 1tJi ,:..)J .. ll rijd .. l ings, stone fireplace, new roof, super large work- shop with RV parking. Majestic Live Oaks make the j':l j ': Ic':l hi ': i fj-Jl', I :. '.: : i .jur- lfto see! f699,900 Pe:rli i.:.-, Hi. d...' A.d e-I, i' Imiu..ij late in '-,j .-, ".'.J,:- n .. t.h r.ra ir i: :..:.uf-try style h.' i .,.:i ,,p -A.iC,. ua jli r .nriide and out. rnc ,J i .- ndJ a5 .aA, l j i:."j r.. -.:rc ho i iic Call for the impressive details $349,900. New home under construction. A beautiful 3BR/3B home that will be finished in late July. Lots of upgrades and lots of mom. $285,000. Solid Decision, Solid House! You'll be glad to see this spacious 4BR/2B remodeled home. Glowing with quality, from the new Hardy-Board siding to the wood floors. A/C, appliances, hot water tank, doors and vanities are all less than 2 years old. New roof being installed. Call today for this worry free * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all * i'j,-,a, F .im,I) Friendly 4/2 home on .78 acre! Thoughtful design with split floor plh, ti .aui.ul kitchen, and lavish Master bath. Bring you family to Country coziness! $137,900. ' * 3BR/1B manufactured home on a canal in River Oaks S/D in Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck providing a great place to relax. $120,000 * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see' how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a /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 __. ....lil 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. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! 1| 1 I,',( ,'j ', irl,: l f:I 1 ,',:, rurut',:' .j. l ,J ." l ,,: 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 t j ,B:ik i .nl: hu ,-,i) miriulr; fr,,i... r i.. n' li- 1:'iff ',:,jJ Du,n I l ..'. ,m iI g ,.a ji,: .l.i.e I .. LiB llIc $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. RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 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 SE HABLA ESPANIOL www.labelleriverside.com E-mail realestate@labelleriverside.com Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod, Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis STOP RENTING! Let Riverside guide you through the buying process... fiom selecting the perfect home... to finding the right financing programs to meet your needs. Join us! July 11th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm FEATURES OF THE WEEK 3BK/ZBA NEW UUNSTRUCTION -.- 1-- I -11". Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 q Thursday, July 6, 2006 Births i P , (g*. *. . ' 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. Engagements Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Wedding SuDmirte, 1o II, FloridaJenny Pung Jenny and Carey "Butch" Pung .1Ithof: e*kmott 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. news ap .coi SCommunity Links. Individual Voices. ) v *K T1hinkEing About 'Where You'WCfome Vjp With The ,,,jM.Wfoneij For A N'~ew H!i-(z? N '-a' '"St o: ing, Build Your OreanbHome- Ca & Pay off Crbtit Cardis We Hi SPaced Loans That Others Coyidn't Alan Kelly Mortgage . Call Bob Hahn Now! 823-674.0091 NO ONE WILL WORK HARDER FOR YOU THAN JAMIE NAVARRO GIVE HIM A CALL ON HIS CELL AT (239) 822-9272 REALTY C. BAGANS FIRST f \\ W ORLD" 30 Colorado Rd. Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 N: e- t I..-WORK '~5~'., .Ewr%'~ *"~ h4~L -. -'5" 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. - .'- en-/c 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. Home RBu ilUdrs Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Hendry County's #1 Top Quality Builder Includes Impact Fees & Allowance for Lot Preg We have Homes Available Now. 7026 Gill Cir, Buttonwood, 3/2/2 1762sq ft $207,900 : ; .:-. .. :" . A "i- * 3045 June Cir, Maanolia, 412/2 2676sq ft $267,900 5005 Pike Lane Madison II, 312/2 2032 sq ft $227,900 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison Il, 3/2/2 2032sq ft 229,900 5009 Pinetree Cir, Cypress II, 3/2/2 2224sc ft $231 900 FREE CREDIT APPROVAL with :CHL Home Mortgage,LLC. 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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. E INTAG ) 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. 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FIole bai and 1930's home are lo ated on ithe popeny,. Home is to be soid "as is." * $272,000. 10/-. acres Nith pines, a poind and shed. . I. '! r 'I HOMESITESa * $13,000 $72,900 Call fir more infornnatii ahout 3 anal able lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely maintained and are close to everything in LaBelle. CAll., FORAVAILABI.E HOMESITE IN PORT LABELI.E MONTILRA AND I.lIIIGH ACRES Worry No More We 5lave A Sofuttion For youl 38N Big S.-.aele L 33 Lis An re s- i. el satc.oe .................... M-F" 11111 RAN IIIMII mi- i; I d. W-M..0 a ISM 5 ,11 111, "., f ) W.;-we"-v 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- tection of more than 15 million acres in the United States and have helped preserve more than 102 million acres in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacif- ic. Visit us on the Web at nature.org. 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We give notice to your opinions, not ours. We encourage vigorous discussion of public issues; but try to keep everybody's comments within the bounds of fair play. How are we doing? Let us know by emailing feedback@newszap.com or calling your editor. Clewiston News ThGLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheSun Thursday, July 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee rs TheSun Thursday, July 6, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee I-S O F-250 F-350 u: Jr J4 ,, JASL W44 ...r.. i; : .jJJ.jj --, ............ 4.. 1 -. -- -'.. .-. N___ -^ K r-~ww. GUARANTEED FINANCING with as little as $2,000 down ...and soxnetixmes less Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 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). . ??? 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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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 own, He'll have no problem rec- ognizing me. My colors, will be clear because I'm a disciple of Jesus Christ. What about you? Are you still 4 5. TFiF . ')F P.I\YTP t *.1FACHt I i, I 'w~-1.aud3 r oom.s - I. f- 1- .'.IaI2ItF-1- I B1 .1 1 w I chasing "preeminence, prosperi- ty, position, promotions, plaudits, popularity?" Are you striving after the perks in life? Or are you striv- ing after its purpose? Call todw, 1-866-741 -83 17 %' ." .t I I 1 .1 :, I. LIGHLANjLEARING BRUH EMVA s-FUNIPGRIND Licensed and Insured (863) 634-6982 cA~rRr;~3 FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, un i1 ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794n7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! .Same Day Service Lab On Premises SINGE $30 ingl FULL SET $720-Prmu MERCER DENTAL CLINIC ON Us 41, S. FT. MYERS GENERAL ANESTHESIA AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOUR PRICE QUOTE AND INFORMATION. 1-866-226-9400 TOLL FREE Freedom Fellowship Min- istries in LaBelle will host a Mar- riage and Family Seminar on Sat- urday, July 8 through Sunday 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 volunteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and. Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist residents with repairs and con- tinued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, drywall installers and other trade skills are needed, as well as, anyone willing to lend a hand! For more information, come by our office at 121 Central Ave. rear entrance or email CREWheadquarters@aol.com or phone (863) 983 2390. seminar, call Freedom Fellow- ship Ministries at (863) 612- 9899. 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If a power outage occurs, the Bank's Physi- cal Resources-Department imme- diately transports generators to locations where needed and where employees are capable of reporting to work." Annually reviewed and updat- ed, Harbor Federal's disaster recovery plan provides detailed contingency directions to man- agement and employees so busi- ness can continue as normally as possible. The Bank's fundamen- tal focus is to restore service quickly without sacrificing the accuracy and security of its serv- ices to customers in need. "Following Hurricane Wilma, Harbor Federal immediately began processing Federal Emer- gency Management Agency .(FEMA) loans for small business- es where many local businesses. were impacted. We completed FEMA applications, presented the loan packages and our rec- ommendations to FEMA's lend- ing task force and -got the cus- tomers' businesses up and running in a matter of days," continued Mr. Roberts. For the latest information on branch openings following a hurricane, please call D.B Wienke, Director of Marketing, at (772)370-2889 or Debi Malcom- son, communications and pub- licity manager at (772) 631-0898. 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 Anipryl. It works in many cases Ron, but your ment.Sa E-mail your pet questions to DocSavvy@aol.com and check out your pet answers weekly in The Pet Corner. 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 improvements have been made with our community in mind to make Glades General Hospital your source for quality healthcare for you and your family, right here at home. Take a closer look at Glades General Hospital... GLADES you'll be impressed by what yousee. G E N E R AL HOSPITAL 561-996-6571 1201 South Main Street Belle Glade, Florida 33430 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. 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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 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. 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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, : ',. :Y'. L m&, ".ill, ,' - '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 .1. ". 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. 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Case Manager Bi-Lingual for family-centered approach home visitation. Belle Glade. Working with pregnant & parenting families. Degree in Social Work or related field required. Resume by Fax to: 561-996-3653 or e-mail to: HumanResources familiesfirstpbc.org Visit us at familiesfirstpbc.org for more information. DATA ENTRY! Work From Anywhere. Flexible Hours. Personal Computer Re- quired. Excellent Career Op- portunity. Serious Inquiries Only (800)344-9636 Ext. 700. DRIVER NEEDED CDL Class B drivers license required. Must have clean driving record. Good benefits pack- age. Drug Free Workplace. Call (239)657-3168 and ask for David Carreno or apply in person at: United Agri Products 116 Jerome Dr. Immokalee, FL Driver-HIRING QUALIFIED DRIVERS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA. Local & National OTR positions. Food grade tanker, no hazmat, no pumps, great benefits, com- petitive pay & new equip- ment. Need 2 years experience. Call Bynum Transport for your opportu- nity today. (800)741-7950. 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Phone: 863-902-3079 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805 Drug Free Workplace EOE The Beacon Center at Pioneer Park Elementary has the following positions available: Please call 561-993-4481 to come & fill application or fax resume to 561-993-4006, or email to kengle@gocpg.org. -All positions Bi Lingual preferred, but not required. - Youth Program Assistant: Full-Time A.S. degree in related field with one year's experience working in youth programming or HS Diploma with 3 years exp. Famil- iar with community resources. Good communication skills. Able to drive company van (CDL preferred) on agency's vehicle insurance policy. Able to work flexible work hrs poss. even- ings and weekends. Basic comp. exp. Able to prepare and im- plement activities with Middle School students, and maintain effective working relationships. SR Senior Group Leader: (Year 'Round) High school diploma or equivalent. Child Development Asso- ciate credential (CDA) required & 3 yrs. exp. Working with chil- dren. Able to work flexible work hours (between 1-6pm) and poss. Evening and weekends. Able to prepare and implement activities with elementary age students, and maintain effective work relationship with students and staff. FAMILY LIAISON Experienced professional to work with families in Social Ser- vice capacity. Knowledge of local resources, 4 yr degree, ex- perience required. Drivers (Company) HOME MOST NIGHTS! Big Sign-On Bonuses All Late-Model Tractors Paid Life Insurance Blue Cross/Blue Shield Paid Vacation & 401 (k) 1 yr. exp., 23yo, CDLA BOOKKEEPER Full Charge, F/T Position for agribusiness in Clewiston area. Payroll, Accounts Payable & experience using Excel a must. Must be self-motivated and able to mulit-task. Position offers a competitive wage. To apply send resume with current salary to: Hilliard Brothers of Florida 5500 Flaghole Rd. Clewiston, Florida 33440. or Fax 863-983-5116 Empoyen Ful Tie 111 Emlymn Full Tim The GEO Group, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc. A worldwide leader in privatized corrections BENEFITS INCLUDE: HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE & 401 K RETIREMENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS SERGEANT CAPTAIN MAJOR (CHIEF OF SECURITY) VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (Web Design). RN ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 1990 East SR 78NW Moore Haven, FL 33471 Phone 868-946-2420 Fax 863-946-2487 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V RECREATION FACILITY MANAGER I (Pioneer Park Aquatic Center, Belle Glade), $35,800. Re- sponsible for facility maintenance with administra- tive responsibility managing a County swimming pool. Supervises lifeguards, pool attendants and contractual instructors/coaches. Requires BS/BA in Recreation, Leisure Services, Health and Physi- cal Education or related field; 1 yr. exp. planning and directing recreation activities/managing rec- reation facilities, including 6 months' exp. in staff supervision (or unrelated BS/BA and 3 yrs. related exp.). Preference for the following certs.: National- ly recognized Standard First Aid, First Responder, Florida EMT or Florida Paramedic; nationally rec- ognized CPR for the Professional Lifeguard Train- ing. Also desirable: Exp. supervising aquatic programs or facilities. Visit www.pbcgov.com for detailed job description & employment appl. Sub- mit appl./resume for receipt by 5 p.m. 7/14/06 to Palm Beach County HR, 50- S. Military Trail #210, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Fax 561-616-6893 EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP) COUNSELOR ASSISTANT "Don't Just Show Them The Path, BE THE MAP" Set the pace when you guide troubled male teens toward a bright new horizon at the Eckerd Outdoor Therapeutic Program in Clewiston. As a Counselor Assistant, you will assist the 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 Emlymn FullTime 020 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 vYARD- SALE Place Your YARD SALE ad today! Get FREE signs and inventory sheets! Call Classifieds 877-353-2424 I Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 I Garage/ Yard Sales I Garage/ Yard Sales Employment Full Time 0205 Thursday, July 6, 2006 20 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Empoyen Full Tim Empoyen FullTim Emlymn FullTime 020 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 $10.00 per hour We are also seeking candidates for these professional positions: Financial Analyst Security Supervisor Benefits available for all employees . www.theseminolecasino.com 7$ 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. 12 I DAILY WORK. ALL TYPES OF WO CALOOSA *BELLE 202 E. SugdandHwy.Arm is looking for an (863) 90" I ARRESTED? ACCUSED? AC- CIDENT VICTIM? HURT? Talk to a lawyer Now. 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(866)292-5769. al (863)675-8888 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 *i 'l I.I.] ,i1 r,,.1 ,,', fl ,,"l I h ', .[ 1 ':|.i,',1 .1 l :,ril,.i. UI iini Tit -il of Transporta- it 1 ,, kill I)ii i r ,. 4il i, 'l fi ,.o r ,f.. 1,l.,[il w, IIbe rL,.ri.d unTil 20. Nitrate (as 10/05 N 1.5 S I,,i m In .. .i L i.,I i i Tr.,,, uiy 2j 0 ii ., .r II Ari,,, 1 ,,m Nitrogen) (ppm) 3 IJ[I. l', : 1).il ilJ I ii I ln 0 'Urp"i I I Rlll :trTd,: f Rjm Baldnll ll :tr ; .:,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 .J ,. J j I ,HI) I .,., L". ITr n,, w l:,r,- .Ul Jlul',' I 2I.U:. jl , | ,,,II,-ln hl '1, ,11 '"1 b'= "J':' ) [IJ lr, M, rI' l l-' h"l:'1J', IuI I 4 ;r:ll:l. 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 II IIa Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 6, 2006 I Houes- al .,l~- 5- - Sr ~l- F - I.- XC-E-TIO ---- XTKDroriAL EuJ~uz~poi rs us 27t oe Have A %ERGLADES" effr is Real Estate Broker _,1R A T INC..- S" "' MOOIQE"AygN US Highway 27 5.91 acresZ..ii :, n*,iii Stirt SThis Nwly Reanovatad 3BR/2BA .in walking distance to Your Own Business $775,000 *-.,,r v.,\1 ..l Id- school. Home is located on a corner Lot MO TTED SELL- Watifr.ito R nt als & In come ER 499 Avenue 1.$179W6 Price Reduced to $169,600 C r MOVE. RIGHT I! this extremely well maintained Producing Property Available, gorgeous home on rwo lots is ready for you. 742 Avenue a ll For Further DetaiIls. F with many XTRAS $,142.000 al.l.F"'0 "* t D.. . Home On The Water 2235 Riverside Dr. Beauifid 2BR/IBA w/ .NI S PRINL .; a private doc & beautiful prch, overlooing the Caloosahartces A if H ME PRIMATE (. O)nyvSS.I,W) inO-C& AT LIFT. Honi... IREL)UCED F.t.,11.1 2MobleHomeson,165'ac86OletaDr.$86,500 INCLUDES BOAT. Offering a '.: BONUS r,. oi, ,Y-.. O Thee Mar*l 'ITPEDI'MI0t28t Ave. I', $129,995 AGENT who sells it FIRST. B Urnd New CiS Home 3BR/2BA Waterfront Property, FLAGHOL E 2485 Riverside Drive,$409,375 gqqn"ry )ving2BR/2BA 112 i .. ' action Hom Rental Proert 2 B/1BA Mobile 2 LAKEPORT Home in a very quiet area. 290 Florida Avenue, $52,375 H O V a 2BOBA i .. *A..T 1Brand New CBS Home 3BR/2BA 943 Gerace Ct, 3 Z options available. buy $170,375, rent $1,200 monthly, lease MON'TLURA w/option to '. r, M t.. i a, pp...iiri :nt i,.hy. BMini-Ran.h 'Br"t 1A 1 i.. .. i, .'. ,,, t C L inm s Road .6i S1 .I jul. lt-LL)U EL TOi $67,390 I n:i. -'r '4.1..1 .. i -,. ,,,r l..r .-*lf i I .. 4' .'i SAenue K Loti ,. -:k -,. water, sewer, near parL river I 2 c .irr.. ..n i. i J: ii A r o nw L .'.. a 7 r N r MF' P C i L ,- r inI- '2 r .1r, I r F .. ,. I \ l . i. I Th lii W ..tr 112 i e 6 .tr, i i, I .rui j s l, ...l I1I". lI ..., ... Mh b .....% ,,a,, r ,q i ter ELrom Pro p.ern i 'r .1 '0 . C n P p. .... l l. .i .i'.d ~1.l,.i.i .l-'.'. i1i c er1 n r. ,--. ...-.,i.& ir.1 ,:, I, I I,,, l.st Reduced .l 1i i -t I)..,1 : I, ,,n El [',,r ,, A,,. A 2,.1ii0 P.. I, AL A ,,- _,liI,-1, I dl ZJIC. REdLSTATZBROKER 420 SUOEGAPAMD Z' (863) 983-6663 g ...-' : ML a(863) 983-9770 5 WEBBITE: DYESSEREALESTATL.COM MAIL: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM AFTER HOL[RS: ANNVDYESS LAURA$SMITH TRAVIS DYESS ANGEUICA GONZALEZ (863) 983-8979 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 SE HABLA ESPANOL " (863?28-0023 RESIDENTIAL Condo Bass Capital $179K Davidson Rd 2 ac Residential real estate 3BR, 1 1/2BA as is CBS'Thi- tl4BR, $209,900 . $135,000 2BAU IBAUnit3 +/-55acres$25k/acGladesCo, .-- 3BR, IBA $168,000 2BR,11/2BACondo(8) Waterres Fann 15 acres 4BR, 3B6 e Monte $150K Ft In 15 ae Sl5taBM. $295,00 *- MOBILE HOMES IL C '$29D700 T)/"D t AO~ E O IiU'-.a.Ld eapj-d L,...-,l.... 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Fri. 9:00 to Visit Us At oldetoy Ask Us About Olde To HOMES -BETTER THAN NEW SELLER SAYS BRING OFFER .'2, OVER 3.i00i SOFT, NORTHSIDE REMODELED & REPAINTED' -COOL OFF THIS SUMMER IN THIS GREAT STARTERJI /1v.O'DO HOME W/ A NICE SIZED B.\ACY.RD! REDUCED $134,900 -NEWLY RErC I l E ., HUGE B -'1',iJ a PRI,/.AC> F EI It-l *BOYNTON BEACH HOME CALL TO INQUIRER -NEW CONSTRUCTION 3-2 CBS HOf..ESITES STARTING IrC THE LOA' 200'S *2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE 2 2- 2 KITCHENS .LL WRAPPED.UP IN I HOM.E!l BARTON REALTY, INC A, -abLi E n'sI I1 r .Jr,1 Lit: tAr, nr, -6 PIJNSIi'i LA.DC CA .FLACEIDLE .-n.r.A .ti:.1 1-11 T... ,T Ai ,t;'11. 1 in .J,-F& f, A1 j i eeatt *., 330 W. Sugardand Hwy, Suite. 9 > 6:00 Sat. 10:30 Sun. By Appt. Only wnerealty.citymax.com wne's New FSBO Propram .",'The oad Jo iame" DEAL FELL THRU O,.'ER 2000 -DEAL FELL THRUI ONE OF SQ FT NORTH SIDE LIVING AN T._f.aLtpP,1-rlf-4E' .AT .- AFFC RDABLE PRICE L.NiT LFrUft.1'J. INCLUDE_ tMANrS IfF'POVE MANUFACTURED HOMES AEIf.ITS CALL 2 INQUIRE CLEAN & PRESTINEI 3 2, -HWY 27 C-- .,r C L COULILD BE 4BP SITS Or -H PEFW T ...-ILA ,LE Ir. M.1.NMv-DE LAK:E! ,O PERT '. -ILABLE IN AI.lMiDE LAEF .SOIJTH B-sr C.tLL FOR MRS. CLEAN LIVES HERE 0DEITILL OP2NW O, DEN 1.2i AC'E LOG RENTALS AVAILABLE SOOrI *.4 HO:.t NE'.'-LY FPEMODELED JUMP INTO SUMMER IN THI_ FW 5 3 ) THIS OriE ,I CP *CPEiCLRi DJiHOt.FE T.,IIJlli DELIGHT NEW LISTING ,vRD 'r RD OE PROP.PT- --'ILABLE t.ORFE YARD. 3 .-AUFL: CAL TO Ii JOUPE TURNED HO.',E & OF, DCGNED -'ERr SP-CIC O T, VACANT LOTS PLENTY OF MONTURA LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM CALL TO INOUIFE 4i 4 ii'i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~1 1 .i i.~-' 4. 11- -d: I.i ...I,,,- SALE FGA',Dl"G -2 DpIAPxrt, 4 silarlmentsF maiv mitfor $t tomo oFF 'cr. Siolowner VtTfilF~iiat. Eo flt FVe',FFN 'Of. .l OFF'.FFI IF -READYf TO BUILD 10 Onros $300.000 r, I 'd 1 C--- -= r. ; "....x- ... ,).dl 7(, 'I), 1,,', IO1(: 'Carolyn Thomrn aks A ies: Ann Donohue 228-02 ;, '.. ly n y*, In _- FEATURED LISTING Lake acs hne with e.-allU 3 minutes to LocJra '2 .rgr J md pod , Er-/air spln dool plat,. allu e t.a pncod w $, 290,00' F.I.,T i'. T ED ELLEF F ij OF F E RF,'" as 946-2005 21 David Rister 634-2157 Y .. - Luan B. Glenn A. Sarah A. Walker Smith Williams Lie. Real Estate Broker 863-6771010 863-983-3508 863-228-6867 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 abundant of aIldlife 2.5 acre 74 9K one aiming for fantastic returns. MLS# details!! 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 863 -697-0189 561-722-7347 863-677-1013 Sej npl l 863-677-1013 BessHablaEspanol A& Nea Lislinq 'rES YOU CAN own Definitely Not Nice, In fact Just Oi f0wfw r cd a ?bd iba recentiv updated idx1fr starter home for an unbeliev it's a 2 Bd disaster! FIx It Up Jul. .' ,a,. able sales price of $74,900.00 and it may just be livable. A Winding Creek & 2 Ponds Anyway, V buy this Flaghole!!!! Oak trees, paved drive- 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 ontur Rancme a call today! $139,900,00 this new listing will ..u...n.tur.RnchE-.. .iate5. not last long! S4~i -E-PENJIING Are you looking for peace NeW LiSlq I goig f`st! 1$A g 'S 1ffl g and quiet? Well I've got a 2,24e.rqHr I,,.:,f's rl c. : 263 Hunting Club $42,000 bedroom 2bath doublewide in C 'c,,- ~l lll fI ,,ge.,e-.v thatHsitsnonC.25acres0in Esta.eOffi ':,,', C..II 770 S Shetland $44,900 that sits on 1.25 acres .in for sowing.' 735 S. alrn $49,000 Montura Ranch Estates and is 530S. etland 5$,900 eluded. VOnly Lad in Harem! .19 acres 325 N. NogalSt. 1.25ac. $39,900 very secluded. Only Vacant Land in Harlem! .19 acres $140,000.00 $19,000.oo Cathy S. Ashley Enrique Jerry W. Charles Garcia P. Wood Acosta Smith H. Kehm 863-228-4798 863228-1132 305-506-5876 561-261-3444 te lHailo Espaol Se Habla Espual 305-968-2242 Very spacious 2001 manufactured New Listing MONTURA! 740 S. Reduced Again! 3BD/2BA Nice Montur4 Ranch Estates Want to Own a Business? Check home on the lake, has all the room you Hacienda; 1997 4bd/2ba Palm Harbor Kept,Many Fruit Trees,New A/C, 2.5 Acres in Montura $85K this Out! Established commer- ire lo::,1inr, for. This 3bd 2ba home has MH, 6' fence, beautiful lot and trees, Horseshoe Ac. @ $119,000 5 Acres in Pioneer, potential for cial upholstery business and several walk-inclosets and a very large detached carport and shed, immacu- Don't Let This One Slip Away! greathome site$165K property $250K ing/dining area. This home is beig late Offere @$144,900.00- priced 2bd/lba on huge lots in Horseshoe 2.5 Acres, 3bd/2,a mobile home, Pe o Pas offered at 124900. to sel. MLS# 20060349 Acres. Bring all offers. Seller fenced, Montura Rances 165K Own a iece of Paradise! Looking for a charming deal on the Motivated S165K Beautiful building lot/invest- Oak Trees Line The Driveway! 3bd/2ba North side of Clewiston? Look no New Listing! 3bd/2ba split floor 1.25 acres in Montura Ranch ment property in Port LaBelle MH w/ full open deck on front to sit in you further" This 2/1 home boasts of char- plan, 6ft. chain link fenced, 2 car Estates $39,900.00 $49.9K Reduced for Quick rocker. Home sits on I acre of land in acter from the moment you step garage, well maintained $224.9K 3/2 Brick home, pool, new roof, Sale Flaghole. Home has tile & hardwood floors inside. Hardwood floors throughout New Listing! 5bd/3ba, 2 AC units, 2 new fencing, Location makes this New Listing! 3bd/2ba CBS throughout Recently remodeled, ft and a great layout just add to the water heaters, split floor plan, new listing a "Must See"! $305K Nhw,_ St 1bd/ bB throughout. Recently remodeled, b ft charm. This gem is a great starter tile throughout home, freshly paint- well e fence around prhoand mer nvestmentoportunityandis ed working chimney, great screen 5 wooded acres in Pioneer back yard. Get your hands on this beauty located In a great neighborhood @ patio, new roof, too many extras to PlanW% JngutI for $162,500 $139,900.00. MLS# 200638721 name! A must see! $549,900 a$14 49 ifWlI i Out 225,000.00 I Got Land? Looking for development Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In FLAGHOLE! This home is all country and? 28 acs.in laBelle Ranchettes Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- Residential Listing on exclu- The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in living on the outside and nothing but Priced to sell fast @ $34K per acre $79.9K fractured home n Moore haven sve Ride 3bd/2ba Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, city on the inside! This 1984 3/2 Need Some Space? Spacous $79.9K on hal f Possible screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded Fleetwood DWMH has been completely 4bd/2ba doublewide MH in Montaur 2.5 acres Perimeter Rd. $99,000 owner ,. available. with Oak trees Reduced to $399,000 renovated -you'll think you've stepped Split withOaktreesReducedto39home.Throwntheac Split floor plan, living room, family MH on 1.25 acres in Montura Contactl show h this one of a kind home sits on 2.5 room, too many extras! Hurry, won't $118,900 ing. Cone e.tha acres with its own private pond and as. otivated Seller Only 1 9K Reduced! Moore Haven 3bd/2ba, Back On The Market! 3 bed- .,a llI brand at a great price we've priced right to starter home? 2bd/2ba single wide Ng " u, :.' Hw ...i Wlfi^-J.V sell. Offered at $179,900. Call today MH in Montura RanchEstates fenced New Listing! 1995 Homes of Merit Cor ] '-'. for your appointment!!! MLS# and on paved road. Only 584.9K MH, fenced, above ground pool, erty ,SL lots of storage, and metal roof. of _i.ippiri.] i i JUST REDUCED!!! Absolutely Gorgeous 200640508 New Listing[ Srludpd wpll maintain Neat & clean. $135,900.00 2004 Homes ,.' s brand new 19.c5 r jfl~u _dfe U 7terr condition. Thmell rnewith fami Check Ii ~ plan l lg 25 acres in Pioneer $70K Commercial Property ly room has a rU lJu p ft and has aa ,j ri., de,, I ..r,, 5 acres in LaDeca $125K New commercial lot listing in a great view o .o .Fe. This home is .^y, .l U i ty ;v i "3 areJ Clewiston $89,990.00 being offered for $132,500. 5n- .ffpf-V also next to a canal. $124,900,00 LF E A LTU RE I C T T S c EXAS 1012 Te A New H Afford a 1,670 sqft 3bd/2ba/1 located on City water Applianc inclL Ready To $165,. exas Ave. ome at an ble Price! .CBS Home. car garage Texas Ave. & sewage. e package uded. o Move In! 000.00 M 1 00- S or e ..trcssf~~nWar .'"86 -98 -2 3- I Houses Sale 1025 1 I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale m, -i- e ni- m i u3 I Houses Sale I Houses Sale Houses Sale I Houses Sale ..h.uday. July66 2S g c i s o eb 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 Your new car could be hin today's paper. Have you Ioked foR It? Love the earth Recycl e your used Item by ell- Ing them hi the clasl- gbf8. 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 l~l pq0 po 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. 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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 overhead costs ol the program and Disney's corporate outreach program supplements D\\CF awards. For a complete list of Dis- ney Wildlife Conservation proj- ects visit %wvw.disneywildlife- fund.com. "Jay Watch is a great way for people to get involved in conser- vation and learn about the Florida *scrub. We are so grateful to the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund for supporting this impor- tant project," said Tricia Martin, The Nature Conser\ancy's Laktr Wales Ridge Program director Newszap & Newspapers We make it easy to stay up-to-date! Community homepages newszap.com Click anytime for the latest LOCAL HEWS CAL ADVERTII16 LOCAL ORbAMIZATION! 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