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A Tse-fFlrda ok eie Pg A GLADES COUNTY ......-.. .. r- 3 2I',0 .. ._ ..I. .-.,. Moore Haven, Fla. Thursday, July 13, 2006 Volume 80, Number 4 500 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 pub- lishing timely postings as news or commentaries on its pages. Volunteers needed Are you flexible, open- minded and interested in, advocating for a child? Only 60 percent of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry county children taken from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect have a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to protect their interests. A GAL volunteer has the opportuni- ty to be a champion for an abused, neglected or aban- doned child in court and within the community, strongly supported by pro- gram staff. New Guardian ad Litem training begins Saturday, July 15, in Fort M\heis. For information, to apply, or to ask how your business or organization can help, call Jackje. at. 23 -i.3-14f,-r- -or 866-.34-11- L ( HTurricane help available Help is still available for Hurricane Wilma victims from our local Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) but you must register again! Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) is a caring network of Hendry and Glades Coun- ties' civic, social, service, and faith-based groups, agencies, and organizations, along with concerned individuals and businesses, formed to address the physical, emo- tional, and spiritual needs of the community in the restoration and rebuilding of their lives and homes in times of a natural or man- made disaster CREW will provide collab- orative leadership and advo- cacy in meeting the needs for revitalizing and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable in the community. For more information, questions, or to schedule an appointment, please call of visit: CREW Headquarters, First United Methodist Church, 352 W. Arcade Avenue, Clewiston, phone (863) 983-4316 (John 3:16) or email CREWheadquar- ters@aol.com. Lake Level 12.17 1 6-, - "\ above sea level Index Classifieds .. .18-21 Obituaries .. . .. .2 Opinion ........ .4 School . . .9 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. newszap com Community Links. Individual Voices. 8 16510 00022 1 GCSO seeks COP volunteers By Jose Jesus Zaragoza Glades County Democrat GLADES COUNTY Glades County Sheriff Stuart Whiddon is looking for a few good com- munity volunteers. With the long, summer months here, and many of the volunteers who serve on the sheriff's office citizens observer patrol (COP) away on vacation, Sheriff Whiddon is interested in recruiting residents to help sup- plement the department's daily patrol duties. Calling the work of a volun- teer member "invaluable," Sheriff Whiddon hopes that a few community-oriented resi- dents will take on the task. The county agency has expe- rienced varying levels of success with its COP program, with vol- unteers in Buckhead Ridge lending a considerable hand with patrolling duties and vol- unteers in Moore Haven, Ortona and Lakeport stepping up to help. Though some areas are more active than others with their COP program, the pro- gram has been instituted coun- ty-wide. All areas benefit. Historically, it's been a. pro- ductive partnership between .the law enforcement agency and the public. But with the onset of the midsummer months here, some of the vol- unteers are gone. The role of a COP volunteer is to serve as an extra set of eyes. for the department. Volunteers normally ride in squad cars on loan by the department and patrol areas of their communi- ties. Normally, volunteers are simply on the lookout for possi- ble criminal activities and their job is to alert authorities. '. Volunteers do not have the power to make arrests or serve as backups to other officers - Reaching the prize: Swann wins at Barrel Racing Area girl posts win in race Savannah Swann. oI Palm- dale, won the Barrel Racing Championship at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimrnree Florida recently. Her perform- ance in the 'Florida High School Rodeo Associationn State Finals brings her back a winner. Miss Swann is no stranger to competition. The year's competition consisted of 14 d,:.seos held &around the state The top 1.5 point earners from these corn- pete at the FHSRA State finals for the title and the opportuni- ty to go to Nationals in Spring- field, Illinois. The top 4 in each event qualify to, go t) the National High School Rodeo Finals which will be held the last week of July 2'106. Savannah spent mostI of the year in third place., goin up * and down a couple o1 times She-Won the Cocoa Pode:o. and the Willistori Rode', Bai- rels; she also won the Ckee- chobee and Willistin Rodeo, Pole Bending. She also ':,on the Williston Rodeo All Around buckle at the last regu- lar rodeo before State Finals. Savannah is 16-years-old and has won the NBHA Florida State Open 2D Championships in 2004 and the NBHA Florida State Youth 2D Champi- onships in 2004. She also won the Arcadia Jr. Barrel Champi- onship in 2003 and Moore Haven's Chalo Nitka Barrel Championship in 2004 and 2005. She runs an American Quarter' Horse registered name Tiny's Lady Cat, or as most people know her, Lacy., She has been riding since :~-~ I. ~, ~ 4-, Sr. Submitted to IN] Savannah Swann won the Barrel Racing Championship. .She not only won the average, but the year end as well. she could sit up and started competing in Horse Shows at the Labelle Family Livestock Club horse shows. Her mom, Tammy Swann, does most the hauling, and her Uncle Rusty .helps with long hauls and goes to most shows. Although her dad, Douglas Swann, has to stay home most of the time to feed other ani- mals and work, he supports her efforts 100 percent. He was there for this big win, driv- ing back and forth to be able to watch her run. Ms. Swann trains with Brid- get Long of Felda and has help from Wayne Williams. of Ft:. Myers. She gives a big thanks to Cheryl Burchardt of Alva and Doctor Keen of Clewiston for helping with keeping her horse sound. Gary Prescott has done a great job keeping Lacy's feet in good shape; she also thanks all the people that have helped her along the way. their safety is well-guarded. The volunteers instead make sure that all is right and help citizens in light distress, including maybe offering somebody a 'jump' to get their cars back on the road. There are even husband-and- wife volunteers who take to the streets together to ward off the criminal element a strong dis- play of the ownership some res- idents feel about their own neighborhoods and communi- ties. The benefit of having some- one local in the volunteer pro- gram is that that. person is already familiar with the com- munity, and knows when some- thing just isn't right. Older residents generally apply to work as volunteers;, retired citizens who are interest- ed in giving back to the commu- nity and keeping the streets safe and crime-free. But the job isn't limited to anyone. So long the volunteer passes a background check, anyone can become a volunteer COP member, For more information, call the 'Glades County Sheriff-'s Office at (863) 946-0100 and speak to Marion Shramm. Commissioner Echols secures designation TALLAHASSEE The Florida Association of, Counties. (FAC). presented Commissioner Rus- sell Echols with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation following his com- pletion of a comprehensive study program 'de' eicped b,, the association. ,o-imm in.si,:,r eI Echols received the designation along with 13 other county com- missioners on June 28 during an S''a.w ie, :.r i vh'eld 1at" the .-FAC .Annual"' ConferenIce- in, Marco Island. CCC certification is not a requirement to serve as a county commissioner in Florida. How-. ever, county commissioners may voluntarily enroll .in the pro- gram and.complete a series of- courses totaling 36 hours. The coursework is designed to pro- vide information and enhance 'skills relevant to .a commission- er's duties and responsibilities as an elected official. "More than 130 county com- missioners across the state have already earned the CCC designa- tion," said FAC Executive Direc- tor Chris Holley. "Their participa- tion in the program serves as a L-,amn itio t'-re'cornmitrnentof' Fl:tida's count ofliuals irr, ake their o:,m-''munitnlit. bets r plc':'_s to live and work." The CCC program course- work covers a variety of topics, such as county government See Training-Page 12 FWC schedules gator hunting training classes The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission (FWC) is offering alli- gator hunters no-cost, three- hour classes to help prepare alligator hunters for the coming statewide alligator harvest, which runs Aug. 15 through Nov. 1. Reservations are not required to attend a class. ' This is an opportunity for hunters who have never partici- pated in the state's alligator hunts to learn what hunting alligators is all. about. Atten- dance is not mandatory for licensed hunters, but the FWC recommends, participants attend, especially if they have never gator hunted. Class topics include: prepar- ing for the hunt; hunting tech- niques and safety; harvesting See Class -Page 12 Submitted to INI/Barbara Oehlbeck By Barbara Oehlbeck Uncle Luke doesn't come often but when he does you know he wants two things: first, a fresh-perked cup of coffee and then, a walk through the woods. Well, he ground the coffee. with Aunt Kitty's more-than-a- hundred-years-old grinder, say- ing, "Can't never decide which is better... listening' to the sound of this old grinder or the good smell of what it's grinding. And then he added, "I'm smellin' apples, too...where'd you get them apples that smell like apples?" Yes. Just the day before a box of Virginia apples had arrived - some big, some little, some with blemishes, others without, but all unmistakably apples from trees that had never been sprayed and which had been left on the trees until they were ripe. Limber Twigs. They were picked Tuesday morning, shipped UPS that same afternoon, arriving two days later with no loss of sun-ripened, fresh-apple fra- grance. It's too bad that Limber Twigs are not among those apples still being grown. As soon as the coffee was made and we'd had a couple cups on the porch, heading for the door, Uncle Luke asked, "What direction we goin' in today?" He didn't expect an answer and he didn't get one. On the way out a couple apples found their way into his big pockets, .then we headed south on the barn road, cut across the south- east pasture, veered due south for a half mile or so which led to See Apples Page 12 The ducks in the morning fly into the skies. Eat apples on the way to the pond Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 Obituaries Helen Louise Buckner Helen Louise Buckner, age 80, of Okeechobee, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2006, following a brief illness. She was born in Rock- Wood, Tenn. on June 29, 1926. She was one of three daughters born to Eston and Almeda Sapp. She mar- ried Clyde E. Buckner on May 12, 1941. They moved their family to Belle Glade in 1959.She was retired from Sugar Cane Growers Cooper- ative after 30 years. Mrs. Buckner was preceded in death by her husband in 2004, and by her sister, Frances Sapp Cobb in 1964. Survivors include her daughters, Pat Barton (Curt) of Okeechobee, Sandy Walker (Roger) of Clewis- ton, Brenda Prescott (Paul) of Wellington; her sons, Eddie Buckn- er (Marie) of Jacksonville, Ken Buckner (Becky) of Okeechobee; a sister, Jane Anderson of Belle Glade; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and very special friends, Happy and Alicia Tucker of Okeechobee. Louise was a devoted wife and caretaker to her husband of 62 years until his death, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest passion in life was her family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, at the First Baptist Church of Belle Glade at 6 p.m. with a Memorial Service to fol- low at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Glades Funeral Chapel in Belle Glade. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a Hospice of your choice. Rose (Chapple) Carpenter Rose (Chapple) Carpenter, age 84, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Milwaukee, Wis., at Ruth's Hospice. She was born on Dec. 30, 1921 and she had resided in Clewis- ton for more than 40 years and later lived in Ft. Myers. She was the beloved wife of the late Tomn Carpenter. She is survived by brother, Tom (Charlotte) Chap- pie; her step-daughter, Kathy (John) Koch; her nieces, nephews and many special friends. Memori- al visitation will be held on Thurs- day July 27, from 10:30 a.m. until noon, with memorial service to fol- low, at Blessed Pope John 23rd Catholic Church, 8991 Daniel Cen- ter, Ft. Myers with Rev. Sofanias Ortez officiating. Jane Zella Goodin Jane Zella Goodin, 56, of Ingram, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the St. Joseph Hospi- tal in Lexington, Ky., following a long illness. She was born in Pineville on July 7, 1950 the beloved daughter of Evylene Parrot Goodin and the late Earnest P. Goodin. She was a graduate of Cumberland Col- lege and Eastern Kentucky Universi- ty and was a retired teacher having taught in Clewiston, Florida and Bell County, KY. Jane was a long and faithful member of East Jellico Bap- tist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Goodin; her brother, Thomas E. Goodin; her grandparents, Dr. J.S. and Zella Par- rott and Steven and Callie Goodin. Survivors include her mother, Evylene Goodin; her sister, Paula K. Goodin; an aunt, Trudy Russell; cousins, Barbara Rogers, Bill Rogers, Pamela Thompson, Butch Russell, John Parrott, Sharon Par- rott, Sue Gambrel; Sheryl Davis, Sara Goodin, Sonya Akers, Dalphus Goodin and Doris Parton; special caregivers, Darlene Collins, Faye Jones and Darlene Collins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the East Jel- lico Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Anglin and Dr. Bill Helton. Music will be by Georgeann McGaffee, East Jellico Baptist Church Choir and Annette Walden. Burial fol- lowed services in the Barbourville Cemetery, Barbourville, Ky. Pall- bearers were Sean Davenport, John Davis, Dan Gambrel, Jason Gambrel, Langley Goodin, Harold Miracle, John Sam Parrott, Ryan Rogers, Stephen Rogers and Rus- sell Thompson. The family received friends from 6 until 9p.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, Ky. Guestbook at www.arnettsteele.com. Eleanor Ruth Jones Eleanor Ruth Jones, age 66, of Lake Placid, passed away July 6,. 2006 in Lake Placid. She was born Nov. 8, 1939 in Indio, Calif., to Elwyn Wesley Kelt- ing and Nellie Mae (Von Roeder) Kelting. She was a former, longtime resident of Clewiston. Eleanor worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the. USDA in Canal Point. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Jones. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Ray Jones; son, Bobby (Car- rie) Jones, Jr. of Clewiston; her daughters, Tammy (Ronnie) Farmer of Lake Placid, Beverly Grif- fin of Lake Placid; her brothers, Arvin Kelting, John Kelting and Joe Richard Kelting; two sisters, Mar- garet Hogan and Marilyn Bulifant. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 9, at-3 p.m. Chain ownership? Yes, this newspaper "chain." But t unlike any other. his is part of a "chain" is We are owned by a journalistic trust. All after-tax profits are invested in our mission of com- munity service through good local journalism. Staffing is local, and we seek out people who care about the com- munity and want to stay here. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feed- back@newszap.com or call your editor. at Evangel Assembly Of God in Clewiston with Reverend Bernard Browne officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston. Visitation was Saturday, July 8 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston. All arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home Clewiston. Edwin Noble McMullian Edwin Noble McMullian, age 71, of Venus, passed away Thurs- day, July 6,2006 in Clewiston. He was born May 19, 1935 in Miami to Edwin McMulian and Hazel (Noble) McMullian. He worked at Stanton Mobile Homes. His survivors include his wife, Shirley Vilna (Hoppe) McMul- lian; his son, Wayne (Deborah) McMullian of Lake Placid; her sis- ter; Brenda (Gene) Wells of Loxa- hatchee; two grandchildren'and two great-grandchildren. A memo- rial service was held Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 438 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston with Chaplain Bob Moore officiating. Cremation Arrangements were under the direction of Akin-Davis Funeral Home Clewiston. Jenny Moore Pearce Jenny Moore Pearce, 59, of Dothan, Ala., died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Mrs. Pearce was a longtime resident of 'Clewiston, and worked for the Florida Sugar Cane League before moving to Dothan, Ala. Mrs. Pearce was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Alice Cow- Jenny Moore art.Mrs. Pearce Pearce is survived by her husband, James M. (Jim) Pearce, Dothan, Ala.; two daughters, Shelley Carter, Wellington, Traci Brooks, Ellijay, Ga.; two sisters, Brenda Jabieski, Cummings, Ga., Linda Rousseau, Avon Park; two broth- ers, Tommy Moore, Tallahassee, and David Moore, Royal Palm Beach. In addition, she is sur- vived by her three grandchildren, Brittany Carter, Carley Carter, Ashtyn Brooks and numerous sis- ters-in-law and brolhers-in-la\v Funeral services were held Satur- day, July 1, 2006 in the Holmnan- Headland Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Danny Quincey officiat- ing. Burial followed in Gardens of Memory, Dothan, Ala. 1^bf. 31h L.V - D.^ DEMOCRAT Clewiston News STheSun Clewiston News II.. :I.I:. I:II .2- .. : i STheSun BJ !" ^-T h :'.-... -.. ., DEMcI RAT. Clewiston News .TheSun S. City approves plan for cafeteria G .u r- Li.il.o ,I 1. 1.,', "l ,i13rl Engagement Barnes- Crawford Carl and Marti Barnes of Clewis- ton are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Barnes to G.W Crawford of Arcadia. The wedding is planned for Aug. 12 at the Methodist Church in Clewiston. The bride-to-be is a 2002 gradu- ate of Clewiston High School. She is employed with Big Cypress Indi- an 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. Submitted to INI/ Patrick LuCey, PhD. Pet of the week This is Angel. She is my baby and she brings joy through being a therapy pet to people who need encouragement. and unconditional love. Angel does both through my work with persons with disabilities. She has been used at the 'Florida Family Caf6 for Disabili- ties last year. Angel is 15 months old and has com- pleted Service Animal Training. As any proud parent, I know that she is the "Pet of the Life" not just, pet of the week. I Go to newszap.com to I download and print S 'coupons online! L- -- - L. Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! Sr- S- - - - - -- "-A Memorial Tribute Remember a loved one i, 1 ho has departed with a special A memorial Tribute in this newspaper. 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.coni/memorials for sample ads and an online order form, or call 1-866-379-6397 toll free. On behalf of the family of Carlos Trevin, we.. thank all of our friends for their thoughtfulness during the illness and loss1 of our beloved C(arlos. Yur prayers, comforting words ood, flowers and cards were appreciated during this diffic ~': *-~A), t time Wult ti me. Sincerely, Teresa. Trevin and Family. Clewiston News GD GLADES COUNTY DEMOCRAT TheSun Community Service Through Tournalism Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 ly 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Sior SSouthwest taking over services I Brant rida e bottom line is: Seniors who clients of Senior Connections wouldd not notice any interruption in services when Hope of South- west Florida takes over August 1. Several weeks ago, Senior Con- nections, which has provided meals, homemaking and home health care services to the elderly in Hendry and Glades counties for more than 20 years, learned that its contract with Area Agency on Aging (AAA), its main funding source, was in jeopardy. Leigh Schield is the Executive Director of the AAA, which moni- tors the seven-county area of Dis- trict 8. According to Ms. Schield, the decision to award services to Hope of Southwest Florida was based on Connections' funding in serious doubt several client complaints and on- going administrative documenta- tion issues. Clients were mailed let- ters about the change June 30. Once those letters were received, she said more complaints surfaced. Ms. Shield said AAA met with the Senior Connections board in May and brought several issues to their attention, identifying specific clients needing "immediate assess- ment." She said Senior Connec- tions was given 30 days from May 19 to rectify the situation. Senior Connections Executive Director Christine Nolan takes' exception to that scenario. She admitted that her agency has had some difficulties with paperwork, but added that services to clients have always been top priority..She insisted Senior Connections has made progress, but that the agency ran out of time. She said the issues can be traced back to 2004 when three hurricanes hit the area. "We've never really recovered from that," she said, and has asked for a 90-day transition period, which would keep Senior Connection staff in place to help train incoming Hope staff. Ms. Nolan said although Senior Connections was put on probation May 19, it was not given due process. She pointed out that AAA solicited Hope to take over the con- tract that very day. Ms. Schield agreed that "It may be that the past two hurricane sea- sons strained Senior Connections' abilities ... It's hard to close down an agency, but we're using taxpay- er's money." In 2004, the previous Senior Connections administrator neglect- ed to put the food contract out for bid which was the first thing Ms. Nolan did when she came on board at the end of 2005. Ms. Nolan points to the horren- dous 2004 hurricane season as the root of the difficulties. Case files, which she said are AAA's major complaint, took a back seat to client services. Turnover was high, caus- ing the Very detailed paperwork documentation of services to be lax. In 2005, the 15-year executive director resigned.. Hurricane Wilma dealt them another major setback one week later. An interim director filled in until Ms. Nolan came onboard. The agency was in "emergency management mode" once again and "never had the lux- ury of bouncing back." She said that Hope is a wonderful organiza- tion, but has no real experience in congregate feeding. Senior Connections has sub- stantial real estate that Ms. Nolan said. will not be turned over to Hope. It is unclear what will hap- pen to Senior Connections assets like the L.J. Nobles Senior Center building and its furnishings. The land that the Nobles Center sits on is leased from Hendry County till 2019. The L.J. Nobles Senior Center, which has been home to senior services since 1989, was built with $190,000 in federal money, along with sizeable local donations. Ms. Nolan said the contract for that fed- eral funding requires it be used as a Everglades "Special Master" approves of cleanup A key report issued on July 5:by John Barkett, an environmental aimed at lowering phosphorus lev- od, but they have been addressed the Special Master appointed by the attorney, as Special Master to study els in water flowing into the Refuge and remedied with the projects federal judge overseeing the Ever- scientific and technical details of the as well as the greater Everglades. described above. Since Augusi glades lawsuit, concludes that case, monitor compliance and pro- These projects include 36,000 acres 2004, no other exceedances have phosphorus, a nutrient that can vide a report and recommendation of stormwater treatment areas occurred, and the State of Floridc potentially harm Everglades to the court before a ruling is issued. (STAs) and agricultural Best Man- has met all requirements under the ecosystems if present in 'large "We are encouraged that the agement Practices (BMPs) to consent decree for the past 22 amounts, is successfully being Special Master's findings recognize reduce nutrient impacts. An addi- months. reduced in the Arthur R. Marshall the monumental progress being tional $500 million will be spent by The South Florida Water Man- Loxahatchee National Wildlife made in Everglades Restoration," the state to add 18,000 additional agement District is a regional, gov- Refuge. The report confirms that said Kevin McCarty; Chairman of acres of treatment wetlands s and ernmental agency that oversees the the state is implementing all appro- the Governing Board of the South optimize the performance of the water resources in the southern private remedies to reduce phos- Florida Water Management District. existing facilities. To date, 2,200 half of the state 16 counties from phorus in the Refuge as required by "Our efforts over the past few years tons of phosphorus have been pre- Orlando to the Keys. It is the oldest a 1992 consent decree between are producing real, measurable vented from, reaching the Ever- and largest of the state's five watel Florida and the federal government results that are turning around glade because of these efforts. management districts. The agency and that no additional remedial. many decades worth of environ- The Special Master's. report mission is to manage and protect measures are required. mental harm." resulted from elevated phosphorus water resources of the region by Compliance with the consent To reduce phosphorus impacts, levels measured at monitoring sites balancing and improving water decree has been the subject of the State of Florida and the South in the Loxahatchee Refuge. These quality, flood control, natural sys- ongoing hearings before U.S. Dis- Florida Water Management District elevated measurements, known as teams and water supply. A key initia- trict Judge Federico Moreno in have invested more than $1 billion exceedances, occurred in four sep- tive is cleanup and restoration of Miami. Judge Moreno appointed in water-quality improvements arate months over a four year peri- the Everglades. FDIC state profiles highlight "solid job growth" Job market conditions remained generally positive .in most of the U.S. through the first quarter of 2006, with some pockets of weakness along the Louisiana Gulf Coast and the auto-dependent upper Midwest. FDIC-insured insti- tutions also continue to record strong -earnings,.supported by low credit losses and growth in both real estate and commercial lend- ing. However, many states show signs of an emerging slowdown in housing market activity. These and other state-level economic and banking trends are summarized in the Summer 2006 edition of FDIC State Profiles released today. "Most regions are seeing solid job growth and strong economic activity, which are helping to sup- port loan demand," said FDIC Chief Economist Richard A. Brown. "We also see housing market activity slowing in a number of regions, as affordability continues to be a chal- lenge. It appears that housing will probably not be a leading sector for the U.S.. economy in the, second half oftheyear." Home sales activity appears to, be slowing across many areas of the country, and inventories of .unsold homes are increasing. FDIC regional analysts n6te that affordability continues to be a challenge for homebuyers, par- ticularly.in the Middle Atlantic and Western states. Recent data show that rates of home price appreciation have recently decel- erated in many states, although prices have declined outright in only a few metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, rising energy costs continue to pressure consumer finances, particularly among lower-income households. The banking industry reported a fifth consecutive year of record earnings in 2005, and this strong financial performance has c6ntin- ued into 2006. However, rising short-term interest rates, a flattened yield curve, and growing depend- ence on non-core funding sources DOCTOR TEHSIN PRACTICE CLOSED Dr. Tehsin has closed practice in Clekiston effective June 30, 2006. All patient records have been transferred to Dr. Karim Kaki (Internal Medicine), and his patients are thereby requested to contact Dr. Kaki's office for further medical care and follow-up. Phone # 863-983-5453 are pressuring net interest margins, particularly among mortgage lend- ing specialists. FDIC analysts note thal margin compression has been offset to some extent by strong loan growth, notably in the construction and development (C&D) segment of ,the commercial real-estate .(CRE) portfolio. Con,:entrations of C&D and CRE loans are rising, particular- ly among institutions in states in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and West. Loan performance currently remains favorable across all loan categories, including farm-related credits held by agricultural banks. FDIC State Profiles are quarterly state-by-state snapshots of eco- nomic and banking trends. The current round of State Profiles high- lights trends through the first quar- ter of 2006 and features: *analyses of recent job growth by Census region, . *an overview of activity in regional housing markets, ean assessment of the effects of pardos -r &k~kg Kam n Pe*~rn narrowing net interest margins on insured institution profitability, and *an overview of insured institu- tion loan growth and credit quality across the country. Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 8,790 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these insti- tutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars insured finan- cial institutions fund its operations. FDIC press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by sub- scription electronically (go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscrip- tions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). Ignited Youth Ministry. Every Wednesday 7:15 pm 370 Holiday Isle Blvd 863.983.3181 www.newharvest.net Glades Academy of Agriculture & Ecological Studies Charter/Public School Grades Kg-5th Phone (561)924-9402 email: gladesacad@aol.com Dear Parents, We are currently excepting registration forms for the 2006-2007 school year. Spots will fill up quickly so please register at your earliest convenience. Summer office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm. We would also like to invite parents to visit the school and meet the principal Mr. Zumpano. If you have any questions please call us, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. * Experienced Certified Teachers * Strong Academic Education * Wholesome, Disciplined Atmosphere * Small class sizes * Breakfast and Lunch provided 0 Free Transportation * Free Uniform Shirts IrJr'Jr'JrJr'JrJ~J~J~r~rJrJrJ~J~r~rJIIJ~r~rlrJrJ!-JJ JJ~r Jr.J-J~.Jr.JJ~r~r~rJ-J ~r~r. -Jr ~r.~rJr. J J~r~r~rJ-J~J~-J~~rJrJrJ~ J~J~J .J J -~rJr~ R senior center fill at least 2009. Senior Connections also has a lease for the Roberts Center in Immokalee, where the agency pro- vides meals. As of August 1, that contract will go to Senior Friend- ship Center. Although AAA has supplied the majority of Senior Connection funding, the organization still has resources. It is a United Way organ- ization and also receives funding from Hendy and Glades counties and the cities of Clewiston and Moore Haven. What the future holds Ms. Schield said Hope is making plans now; it has the list of services currently being provided to some 200 residents, but the actual client list will come later. She added that Hope had already applied to be a local nursing home diversion provider in Hendry and Glades. Meanwhile, Senior Connections is still a Medicaid provider and I Go to newszap.com to I I download and print I coupons online! L-...........- could use its remaining funding sources to scale down services, and deliver meals for Medicaid clients, along with personal care and homemaking services. The. board is "looking at alternatives," she said, noting that she has also been considering offering gerontol- ogy counseling. 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Special to Gu/Fi-iorida Archives Glades Looking Back Glades County had this exhibit at the Florida State Fair in 1924. * Briefs CREW needs Economic Council volunteers Meetings planned The Community Rebuilding The Glades County Economic Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Development Council normally Hendry and Glades Counties is meets the first Monday of the seeking volunteers to assist resi- month at 6:15 p.m. in the confer- dents with repairs and continued ence room at Glades Electric clean up efforts in the aftermath of Cooperative. If you are not a Hurricane Wilma. member, please contact the EDC Carpenters, Electricians, about joining. If you are a mem- Plumbers, drywall installers and ber, please plan to .attend the other trade skills are needed, as meetings. As the Main Street effort well as, anyone willing to lend a and other initiatives move for- hand! For more information, come ward, we will need a host of by our office at 121 Central Ave. knowledgeable volunteers to rear entrance or email CREWhead- serve on various committees and quarters@aol.com or phone (863) we encourage your participation. 983 2390. VFWPost #9528 CREW seeks The VFW Post #9528 is locat- donations ed at 2002 Hwy. 78 W. in Buck- donations head Ridge. For more information The Community Rebuilding call (863) 467-2882. Post hours Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of are from noon until 8 p.m. daily. Hendry and Glades Counties is Wednesday is Ladies Auxiliary seeking donations of building mate- dinner from 5:30-7 p.m., and the rials and supplies, including lumber, cost is $5. Every Thursday, the nails and drywall, to assist residents post has bar bingo at 12:45 p.m. with repairs and continued clean up Lunch will be available. Every Fri- efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane day a steak dinner with baked Wilma.Donations, including mone- potato, salad and rolls are served tary contributions, are tax from 5:30 7 p.m. with a $9 dona- deductable. For more information, tion. Dancing immediately fol- come by our office at 121 Central lows the dinner. Ave. rear entrance or email CREW- All games and special events headquarters@aol.com or phone are shown on three televisions. (863) 983-2390. The game room has a regulation- size pool table. Post meetings are, Free services held on the second and fourth to help elders Saturday of the month, beginning at 10 a.m. Commander Albert Center for Independent Living Crank is available at 467-2882. will be doing outreach on a regular basis at the Moore Haven, Clewis- Addiction ton, and LaBelle sites between the hours of noon to 2:30 p.m. You can reCOVery elp contact Tera or Linda at the Center At NARCONON ARROWHEAD for Independent Living at (941) we have the answers to addiction 766-8333 in Charlotte County to recovery, call us at 800-468-6933 find out the days that they will be or log onto our web site at available in those areas. www.stopaddiction.com. Glads C Defmocmt Our Purpose... The Glades C',untv Democrat is publishc-d b'. Independent Nevwspapers of Flrida. independent i ownedd by a unque trust that enables this newspa- per to pursue a miio:n .:f ournalisutc er-.ice to the cmizens of the cormmu-. n:tr. 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I,:, ,.,ui' l ajj i'.* r I.. I, u r rrrh i, sc It d . ' lo provide a right to reply to those we write about, ' To treat people with courtesy, respect and compassion. L.wtr, r.A-11-T. i,.l] i. j.:[,,N' [ [, .', i In,: P ., ,l E.i .1 l, .. .. T.-... i .1,I F O...,. .!' .'. r: T:.-r. B rd E C I.. L i r,. I. E r, Member of: Florida Press Association Recipes that stand the test of t Reviewed by Barbara Oehlbeck A first glance at this book will give you no indication of its con- tents, and no wonder. It is so dra- matically different from most cook- books that even on the first page where the heading is Recipes, one still has to wonder. Having had the book less than a week, there hasn't been time to try all the delicious ideas by Roy Cap- per that look so fantastic in photo- graphs by Andy Boyd, but the sev- eral that I tried are extraordinary. I had to start at the back with the Largo Key Lime Pie. The P.S. to the recipe reads: As you enjoy the pie, let your imagination take you to Key Largo, lying in a hammock in the shade of a coconut palm, read- ing Hemingway while the pelicans dive for fish. Yes, another slice would go down really well, with a cool glass of freshly made lemon- ade. And this is not all. On the fac- ing page is a photograph, just one of 24 (counting the front and back covers) that is purely magnificent. A hammock swings from a palm on the shore of a lagoon that looks out over endless water, palm fronds frame the hammock and a mangrove arm of the mainland juts lazily into the lagoon. The repro-. duction of these photographs is totally superb. And they're not your ordinary sea scenes or tropical sun- sets... these are everyday scenes that enliven your senses while the recipes whet your appetite. Try this one: Country-Fried Steak and Gravy which begins: This is an old country recipe and worth dressing the part for, so put on your Levis, cowboy shirt, neck- erchief and cowboy boots. Saddle up and get ready to hit the trail. The facing photo is one of a herd of cattle, of course, with such clari- ty and definition that the eyelashes of the cows are clearly visible and you'd swear you can feel their shining wet noses!. And the day won't end before this one hits the table! Skillet- Roasted Potato Salad that sounds a different chord. Uncork a bottle of wine, a little taste or two might be useful to get you in the mood. The ingredients are those you no doubt already have in your pantry: potatoes, oil, salt 'n pepper, a couple summer squash, white wine, olive oil, red pepper, cherry (or other) toma- toes and a few sprigs of parsley. And the RS. to this one reads: Try not to partake ol ltoo much wine. Potato salad flicked across the dinner table by the chef is not the best way to win friends and influence people! There's no doubt that "A Taste, Of Old Florida" will prove to be a taste that will enliven your menus and endear you to the heart and stomach ,of those around your table. The cover invites, even urges you, to "come in". It's a 10 X 10 coffee table book that's the best of two worlds: fantastic photo- Submitted to GDC/Barbara Ohibeck- The welcoming gate on the cover of A Taste of old Florida hints at the wonderful flavors of, its recipes. - Photographs by Andy Boyd are as much a feast for the eyes as Roy Capper's collection of: old Florida recipes are a feast for the taste buds and belly. graphs and marvelously deli- cious recipes with more South- ern charm thanyou can believe possible between the covers of one book. The Foreword, enticingly titled "Welcome Home" reads "..as you leaf through these pages, you are opening the gate to old Flori- da, peaceful, restful, relaxing... a place on the coast, a farm, a grove, a ranch an acre or two wherever a place leading to hope and love...." And there's more by Andy Boyd and Roy Capper that leads to the last line: "Oh, please try to keep the cornbread and coffee stains off the photos..." A Taste Of Old Florida, Recipes That Stand The Test Of Time, enamel-softback, 64 pages, all in glorious color! For complete- details on availability contact Bar-, bara Oehlbeck, 25075 Grassy- Run-Muse,. LaBelle, Fl. 33935,. phone/fax same (863)673-2771', e-mail: doco@strato.net. Postscript: One more thought: copy the recipes and cut out the, pages of your favorite photo- graphs for framing. You'll have a. fantastic Florida gallery! Everglades restoration milestone marked MARTIN COUNTY In another milestone for Florida's Acceler8 Everglades restoration initiative, the Florida Department of Environ- mental Protection (DEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Martifi County offi- cials celebrated completion of two four-acre reservoirs last week - less than" four months after break- ing ground. . Project managers will use data generated by the two test cells to design the $330 million full-scale 3,400-acre C-44 (St. Lucie Canal) Reservoir and Stormwater Treat- ment Area project. Part of the State's plan to fast track the restora- tion of America's Everglades, the massive reservoir and treatment wetland will capture, store and treat water from the C-44 basin to improve water quality, revitalize wildlife habitat and improve the health of the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon. To mark the progress, SFWMD project managers and engineers provided a series of 20-minute guided tours of the test cells throughout the day. The two test cells currently hold 92 acre-feet of water equivalent to about 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools. "The C-44 Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area Pro- ject test cells are an essential part of the larger water project," said DEP Sec. Colleen Castille. "Not only will these. facilities greatly improve water quality in the estuaries, but will also provide refuge for wildlife and recreational opportunities such as fishing and bird-watching." The information collected by the test cells will be used to enhance the timing and delivery of water flow to the St. Lucie Estuary. The South Florida Water Manage- ment District also recently com- pleted two test areas of treatment wetlands to help project managers determine optimum grading tech- niques and vegetation growth con- ditions. The information will be used in the construction of larger stormwater treatment areas that use plants to naturally cleanse excess nutrients from water. Both pilot projects will provide engi- neers with critical water clu...ili, and seepage information to design and build the entire C-44 reservoir and stormwater treatment area on former agricultural land. I "We invited the public to come witness our progress first- hand," said SFWMD Executive Director Carol Ann Wehle. "Today is. proof that the South Florida Water Management District, along with our state and county partners, are taking necessary actions to get the water right and get critical restoration projects into the ground sooner." Located in Martin County, halfway between Lake Okee- chobee .and the Indian River Lagoon, the completed C-44 reser- voir will span 3,400 acres holding water up to 15 feet deep. The above-ground reservoir will pro- vide 50,600 acre-feet of water stor- age the same capacity as 25,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The massive water storage area will work together with 6,300 acres of stormwater treatment area to capture and treat water before it is released to the C-44 Canal and flows to the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary. The first phase of full project construction will begin in the fall, with comple- tion scheduled by the end of 2009. Announced by Governor Jeb Bush in October 2004, Acceler8 is stepping iup the pace of funding, design and construction to com- plete eight critical Everglades restoration projects over seven years. At substantial savings to tax- payers, the projects will restore 100,000 acres of wetlands, expand ,water treatment areas by close to 29,000 acres and provide 418,000 acre-feet of additional water stor- age for Everglades restoration a decade ahead of schedule. The C-44 (St. Lucie Canal) Reservoir/STA Project is one of four Acceler8 projects launched this year. In February, the State started construction on three treatment wetland expansions and the C-43 Caloosahatchee West Storage Reservoir. The Acme Basin B Dis- charge Project construction was i i,;ri :.i ii, lune. Under the leadership of Gover- nor Bush, Florida has forged ahead to implement the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration 'Plan with an investment of $1.3 billion and a commitment for an additional $3.2 billion through the end of the decade to clean up and restore the famed River of Grass. For more information on Accel- er8, visit www.evergladesnow.org The South Florida Water Man- To Reach Us Address: F:' E..:. l-'', Clewistcr. FI, .: -14 : Website: -,, : :.n - To Submit News T h e G la.l, .,_.. Fn E'. r ,.',, l. com es sulil,,11 .1'.'- I fr,.o it. ,r',,i: r. Opinion! n-rJ r i .:i .t]-: . ideas ant i|l.. .,p. rl, e -:.' ri Call 86e : -. :. r,, ,,,.:h ..,r r . r6om It., .... 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Anyone with information about this fugi- tive or any crime is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800- 458-TIPS (8477) or online at: www.crime stopperspbc. corn Kawan Davis Governor signs bill affecting Last week, Governor Jeb Bush signed into law a bill affect- ing would-be, first-time hunters and those wanting to hunt dur- ing Florida's newly established crossbow season. Effective Aug. 1, 2006, any- one 16 years or older and born after May 31, 1975 can hunt under the supervision of a licensed hunter, 21 or older, without having to complete the state's hunter safety certifica- tion. The newly established "Hunter Safety Mentoring Exemption" enables those per- sons to purchase a Florida hunt- ing license and hunt during a one-year trial basis. The new mentoring exemp- tion was passed by the Florida Legislature to help persuade more people to experience hunting. It is designed to encour- age experienced hunters to teach novice hunters about safe- ty, ethics, wildlife, hunting skills and respect for Florida's out- doors. Until now, everyone 16 or over, and born after May 31, 1975, needed to complete the hunter safety requirement before they were allowed to buy a hunting license. "This should be a great incen- tive for getting more people to give hunting a try, and hopefully, we can hook some of these folks on the hunting tradition," said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- vation Commission hunter safe- ty coordinator Bill Cline. "If a novice hunter enjoys the sport, we hope they take the hunter safety course and continue the experience for years to come." Individuals taking advantage of this try-before-you-buy approach would have to take hunters "This should be a great incentive for getting more people to give hunting a try, and hopefully, we can hook some of these folks on the hunting tradition." Bill Cline, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hunter safety coordinator and pass a hunter safety class to be eligible to purchase a hunting license and hunt the following year. Another part of the law estab- lishes a $5 permit fee for hunters to participate in the state's new crossbow season. The new per- mit is similar to the archery and muzzleloading gun permits that also cost $5 and are required for those hunting during the archery and muzzleloading gun seasons. The crossbow season will run Oct. 9-13 in the South Hunt- ing Zone, Oct. 23-27 in the Cen- tral Zone and Nov. 27 Dec. 3 in the Northwest Zone. Hunters will need to purchase the $5 crossbow permit to hunt during these periods when only. cross- bows and bows can be used. The new crossbow season is offered on private lands only and not available on any of the state's wildlife management areas. For more infol miation on the hunter safety rneniring exenmp- tion or crossbow season, call Tony Young at (850) 488-7867. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone who is listed here and who is later found not guilty, or has the charges against them dropped, is welcome to inform the newspaper. We will confirm the information and print it. Western Palm Beach County Eddie Lusane, 26, of B Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrest- ed on July 5 by PBSO on a war- rant charging him with violation of probation sale of marijuana and fleeing or attempting to elude. His total bond was set at $2,000. Robert Lee Nero, 19, of Southwest Third Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 5 by Belle Glade Police Department and charged with failure to regis- ter a motor vehicle; operating a motor vehicle without a valid dri- ver's license; fleeing and eluding and failure to obey a law enforcement officer order to stop. Bond was set at $3,000. April Hester, 30, of South- west Ninth Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 6 by PBSO and charged with violation of probation or community control aggravated assault with a dead- ly weapon; burglary of a struc- ture or conveyance; criminal mischief ($1,000) or more. Bond was set at $5,000. Nathan Fernell James, 27, of Covenant Village, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 6 by Belle Glade Police Department on a warrant charging him with domestic battery. He was released under supervised com- munity control. Lavaris Jaquan Wade, 19, of LABELLE Hendry County Sheriff's Office Investigator Martin Meyer was in the area of Semi- nole Avenue in Labelle on July 4. He saw a man standing in the middle of the street. When the man saw Investigator Meyer, he ran. However, a short time later returned to the middle of the street. Investigator Meyer again confronted the man and this time the man did rot run Meyer identi- fied the man as Daniel Ortiz, age Northwest 12th Circle, Belle Glade, was arrested by Belle Glade Police Department and charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and larceny theft ($300 or more but less than $5,000.) No bond was set. Jemorad Harper, 19, of Northeast 27 Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 7 by PBSO and charged with violation of probation or community control - aggravated battery on a preg- nant person. No bond was set. Selestre Novembre, 44, of Southeast Third Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 9, by Belle Glade Police Department and charged with Battery. No bond was set. L.C. Walker, 51, of Ever- glades Street, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 10 by PBSO and charged with domestic battery. He was released on supervised community control. Vernon McLendon, 28, of Northwest Avenue- D, Belle Glade, was arrested on July 11 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with simple assault with intent to do violence; resisting law enforcement officer - obstruction without violence. No bond was set. Antion Lawrence, 20, of Padgett Circle, Pahokee, was arrested on July 5, by PBSO and charged with violation of proba- tion or community control bur- glary of a dwelling. No bond was set. Stanley Alexander Dorsey, 37, of Old Belle Glade Road, Pahokee, was arrested on July 6 on a warrant by Palm Beach County Department of Correc- tions charging him with violation of probation aggravated bat- 26, of Appaloosa Avenue, Clewis- ton. According to the Deputy's report, Ortiz was in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine and narcotic paraphernalia. Sheriff Ronnie Lee stated that Ortiz was arrested and charged with loiter- ing and prowling, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, and felony possession of narcotics paraphernalia Bond was set at $25,000. tery with a deadly weapon caus- ing bodily harm. He is being held without bond. Dedric Tremaine Upshur, 22, of West Main Street, Paho- kee, was arrested on July 5 by PBSO and charged with proba- tion violation or community con- trol possession of marijuana, less than 20 grams and obstruc- tion by disguise. No bond. has been set. Nekiea Holden, 28, of West Jordan Boulevard, Pahokee, was arrested on July 6 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with viola- tion of probation or community control resisting arrest without violence. He was released on a $5,000 bond. Christopher A. Brown, 21, of Sixth Street, Pahokee, was arrested by PBSO and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell and possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams. Bond was set at $3,000. Monica Fields, 27, of Adams Pace, Pahokee, was arrested on July 7 by PBSO on a warrant charging her with violation of probation or community control - petit theft. Her bond was set at $1,000. Alvin Biggs, 29, of Adams Pace, Pahokee, was arrested on July 7 by PBSO and charged with aggravated domestic battery on a pregnant person. No bond was set. Leroy Atkins, 27, of Amaryl- lis Avenue, Pahokee, was arrest- ed on July 9 by PBSO on a war- rant charging him with contempt of court circuit or county; robbery, false imprison- ment, and petit theft of $100 or more. His bond was set at $15,000. *Johnny Bee Tillman, 26, of Palm Beach Road, South Bay, was arrested on July 5 by PBSO on a warrant charging him with violation of probation or com- munity control possession and sale of marijuana and cocaine. No bond was set. Tameka A. Glover, 19, of Northwest 10th Avenue, South Bay, was arrested on July 6 by PBSO and charged with aggra- vated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. She was released under super- vised community control. Hendry County Clewiston Gerry Ann Lemay, 41, of Clewiston, was arrested on June 26 on a wai with viola Jonathon Ref. County Sheriff arresting office:. A male ' Clewiston was a: and charged ; Aaron Angell County Sheriff's u.-_,. arresting officer. Jason Jones, 24, of ton, was arrested on July anc. charged with driving with a sus- pended license. Eddie Wilcox of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Daniel Ortiz, 26, of Clewis- ton was arrested on July 4 and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell and possession of narcotic equip- ment. Martin Meyer of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Osvaldo Cardenas, 53, of Clewiston, was arrested on July 4 and charged with driving with a suspended license. Rolando Gajate of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Joshua Blade Aaron Cross, 24, of Clewiston, was arrested on June 5 and charged with aggravated battery that caused bodily harm or disability. Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County Sher- iff's office was the arresting offi- cer. Isaac Morales Hernandez, 27, of Clewiston, was arrested on July 5 and charged with aggravated battery to a pregnant victim. Orlando Torres of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Catrina Williams, 33, of Clewiston, was arrested on July 9 and charged with aggravated battery. Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Deitra Delorian Hall, 22, of Clewiston, was arrested on July 7 and charged with aggravated battery that caused bodily harm or disability. Nathan E. Kirk of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Anthony Eric Jamel Balk- com, 19, of Clewiston, was arrested on July 7 and charged with aggravated battery to a pregnant victim. 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Art for illustration purposes only. 2004 Vw TOUAREG STK#60495A '38,9-( Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 ThrdaJLI 3,206Srvn hecmmntissut f ae kehoe EUATO Seek-to-school sales tax holiday being planned Hope OASSEE -Governor sr encouraging Floridi- Floridfut-of-state shoppers ake advantage of the mIajores tax holiday, which ct on Saturday July 22 By Pa s until midnight on July INI Flte sales tax holiday is on I, clothing, footwear, and sTn school supplies and is a cted to save taxpayers more sn $39 million. "I am delighted that millions .of Floridians will again have the opportunity to save money dur- ing the sales tax holiday," said Governor Bush. "I'm particularly pleased that shoppers will again be able to save money on books. Reading is a critical part of life- long learning and success, and the sales tax holiday is a great way for families to save money while encouraging reading." Under the sales-tax holiday law, no state or local sales tax will be charged on clothes, footwear, books, and certain accessories selling for $50 or less. School supplies selling for $10 or less will be tax-exempt as well during this sales tax holiday period. Savings include: Shoppers will pay no state or local option sales tax when buying books with a sales price of $50 or less. Shoppers will pay no state or local option sales taxes on pur- chases of clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $50 or less per item. Shoppers will pay no state or local option sales tax on pur- chases of certain school supplies with a sales price of $10 or less per item. "This sales tax holiday has always coincided with back-to- school shopping timed to have the maximum impact for Florida's families as they pur- chase clothes, shoes, books, and supplies," said Senator Daniel Webster. "This is an excellent tax break that helps all Floridians." "This legislation has become an annual opportunity to support Florida families with a back-to- school shopping tax break," said Representative Ray Sansom. "We're helping millions of Florid- ians save money while preparing for the new school year." The sales tax holiday will save shoppers an estimated $32.1 million in state sales tax and an additional $7.2 million in county sales taxes. Regular sales tax hol- idays also were held in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005. "While Florida retailers have become adept at administering this popular holiday, the Depart- ment of Revenue is preparing tax information guidelines, includ- ing posters and easily-accessible information on our website, to make the implementation go smoothly," said Dr. Jim Zingale, executive director of the Florida Department of Revenue. If businesses or taxpayers have questions about the sales tax holiday, they should call the Department of Revenue toll-free Taxpayer Assistance line at 1- 800-352-3671 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays. Informa- tion also is available through the Department of Revenue web site at www.myflorida.com/dor or by visiting a Department of Rev- enue Service Center. Service center telephone numbers and locations are available through the web site or by checking the Blue Pages (Government List- ings) in your local telephone directory. Kids of Summer: Lakeport summer fun School News in Brief Book exchange program open The kids of summer program' came to a close at noon on Fri- day, July 8. This has been a suc- cessful program for the children- in Lakeport. A picnic and cele- bration was held on July 4. The children learned the meaning of Independence Day. They made a -patriotic craft to take home as well as playing on the water slide. It was a fun day for the children, parents, board of direc- tors and friends vw'ho attended; The book exchange will be open each Tuesday from 3:30 to; 6 p.m. The program organizers are in need of more books for children. Lakeport residents are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Books can be checked out, or exchanged. We have a good supply of current magazines. Come in read a mag- azine, get a book or work a puz- zle. When school begins some- one will be available to assist any child with homework or lis- ten to them read to improve. their reading skills. For questions or more info call (863) 227-4323. Renewal Scholarships The JJ Wiggins Memorial Trust first time and renewal scholar- ships for Fall 2006 are now avail- able. They may be picked up at JJ Submitted to Glades County Democrat/Tom Fecker Lakeport Community members gathered at the Community Center on July 4 for an old-fash- ioned picnic and Fourth of July celebration. 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Individual Voices. ings of $2.6 million, or $0.36 per share, during the same period of the prior year. For the nine months ended May 31, 2006, net earnings were $6.4 million, or $0.86 per share, compared with $3.6 million, or $0.49 per share, for the nine months ended May 31,2005. Operating revenues during the third quarter totaled $34.7 million, compared with $19.3 million for the third quarter of the prior year. This increase was primarily due to increased rev- enues from citrus operations resulting from revenues earned by the Company's newly acquired subsidiary, Bowen Brothers Fruit, LLC ("Bowen"). Operating. revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2006 were $62.8 million, compared with $46.3 million for the same period of the prior year. Pretax income from opera- tions was $2.9 million for the quarter, compared with $4.2 million for the same quarter of 2005. The decrease was primari- ly due to reduced cattle sales during the third quarter of fiscal year 2006 when compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Addressing the divisional results, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John R. Alexander noted that: The Citrus division record- ed pretax profits of $4.4 million months ended May 31, 2005. Hurricanes, citrus canker finds and increased real estate devel- opment in the central and south- ern portions of Florida where the majority of citrus is pro- duced have combined to reduce the supply of citrus for the past two years, resulting in price increases for citrus products across the industry. Sugarcane and sod generat- ed a pretax profit of $0.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2006 compared with earn- ings of-$0.1 million for the three months ended May 31, 2005. For the nine months ended May 31, 2006 and 2005, the sugarcane and sod division 'generated a pretax profit of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Recent price, increases in the price of raw sugar improved sugarcane profitability during the quarter ended May 31, 2006, and returned the division to its prior year profitability levels. Pretax profits from the sale of cattle were $0.1 million and $0.7 million for the three and 'nine months ended May 31, 2006, respectively, compared with $1.1 million 4nd $1.8 mil- lion for the three and nine, months ended May 31, 2005. The number of cattle sold was less during the first nine months of fiscal year 2006 than for the same period in the prior fiscal' to take advantage of record high prices for calves, the Company sold a portion of its calf crop that would have normally been deliv- ered to western feedlots. Calves delivered to western feedlots require an additional nine months of preparation before they are ready for sale. Due to the sale of the calves in the prior fiscal year as described above, fewer animals were available for sale in the current fiscal year. The Company also sells vegetable transplants through its subsidiary, Alico Plant World, LLC, as well as native plants from its ranch location, and pro- duces and sells corn and beans. Pretax income from these oper- ations totaled $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2006, respectively. Income from plants, vegetables and trees was $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine month peri- ods ended May 31, 2005, respec- tively. "After last season's devastat- ing Hurricanes, Alico and its subsidiaries are rebounding through the efforts of a dedicat- ed staff and an aggressive busi- ness plan that is designed to cap- italize on opportunities as they arise in each of our corporate divisions," stated CEO John Alexander. "We believe that con- tinued quarterly growth is attain- .. .. ..- .. ...5 -- -F -y . previously disclosed ongoing tax audits, Mr. Alexander noted: "In June of 2006, the Company received notices of proposed adjustment from the IRS in con- nection with their previously dis- closed ongoing audits of the tax years 2000 through 2004. These notices propose theories upon which the IRS believes that adjustments to the Company's reported taxable income for the years in question should be made. The principal proposed adjustment relates to the organi- zation of the Company's Agri Insurance subsidiary and pro- poses four alternative theories upon which the IRS believes that additional taxable income should have been reported in the years under audit. Under the alternative theories the IRS* believes that the Company's tax- able income for the years under audit should be increased from a minimum of $11.8 million dol- lars to a maximum of $119.7 mil- lion dollars." 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This land is perfect for horses, and features a 40x40 covered workshop plus Il-.,, ,, -,fu J P,, .J i,.,,k $380,000 st'L I RI A' 1. 1 .l t 'ff:i', :nuineCountry F-.'l' II ,'-1s..' i '' ii ,, 11, ti : h dutiful 3BR/2B ,....0 : ,..f ,. 1. '),t. ..... a i' ', ceilings, stone klrepih,..: rt, .v..I .u,:p. ti- i ..i h..p with RVpark- inr',5 M.icti ''. 'L', ,.i .- it..a : ,. : ige feel like a fail. -... .....: '. ":...i.... .A:1 v. :'f $699,900. * Enjoy: gentle country mornings sitting in the - .i criciJ inii .1 ii 1, RR/2 B Cedar home on 3+/- 1.,. :. '', ,T,,:,.1 .'l.. This land is perfect for hors- S"I C..a. covered workshop plus lots '",: ,., ,,,, ,,I t,,, only $380,000 * i' ,. .. i' ,,, i i, J .j.i t ress! Immaculate in design: :: ,..i his Country style 3/2 home offers peerless quality inside and out. Nestled on lovely shaded .62 acre homesite. Call for the impressive details * New home under construction. A beautiful 3BR/3B home tha will be finished in late July. Lots of upgrades and lots of room. $285,000. * Solid Decision, Solid House! You'll be glad to see this spacious 4BR/2B remodeled home. Glowing with quailty, from the new Hardy-Board siding to the wood floors. A/C, appliances, hot water tank, doors and vani- SNew Horizons Real Estate Corp. ties are all less than 2 years old. New roof being installed. Call today for this worry free home! $234,000. * REDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/1B CBS home with 4th bedroom/office in LaBelle. limits, Features include walk-in closet, newer aircodineondoner, fenced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to die for. Only $234,900. * Rx tor relaxation! A lite long supply awaits you in all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working water fall. This property can also be split into two five acre tracts. $499,900 * Rx for relaxation! A life long supply awaits you in all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working water fall. This property can also be split into two five acre tracts. $499,900 * Over.1.7 acres of beautifully shrubbed and land- scaped grounds are a fitting introduction to a superb 3/2 home! Huge screened lanai, oversized carport, 2 sheds and additional 4 stall carportAvorkshop Plus pas- ture for kids pony! Worth calling about quick! $215,900., * Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic, tile, textured walls & spacious kitchen. Only $179,900. * 2/1 home located on a generous-sized 1+ acre lot tucked away on a quiet street. Oak trees create a back yard o I : ,. t i -. I : 11.1 % i .:.., ll 5 ,1 1.l1.1. . * Reh. l,,: ,, l 1 -' ,i" n...l .,,, ;, ,, ,,, ,,iwing l 1.. 1 ; i ., j. : i i. .1 1 i . fl in J ,, -II llF $1 1 1,90t. * Charming Family Friendly 4/2 home on .78 acre! Thoughtful design with split floor plan, beautiful kitchen, and lavish Master bath.'Bring you family to Country coziness! $137,900. * Rare find outside of LaBelle but not to far from schools or shopping: 3BD/2BA manufactured home fea- tures split floor plan, built in cabinets, separate shower & garden tub in thie master suite, and much more! All on .50+/- acre. $132,000 * 3BR/1B manufactured home on a canal in River Oaks S/D in Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck providing a great place to relax. $120,000 * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a V2 acre yard. Start building equity today! $113,500. * Affordable living in town!! 2BR/2B manufactured home in town close to schools and shopping. Don't let the 2 bedrooms fool you, this home has over 1100of liv- ing area! $105,900. * Best Bargain for Miles! 35 beautiful secluded acres at ONLY $25,000. per acre! WITH Pole Barn, Electric and several wells! Call ASAP for showing! $875,000 * Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past well- traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and electric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * Location with a Future! 1700 Ft. Denaud. 6.39+/- Acres already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale sub' division. Ripe and Ready for developer $800,000. * The opportunities are endless! Bring yourinvestment dollars here. 25 beautiful acres with Hwv 27frontage Next to water plant. Property was cleared except for the majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. . * 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for site.built; home or manufactured. Only $165,000. * Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. So say goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the country. $130,000. * 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover. Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! -rs Drop dead gorgeous! If you're looking for the dream lot lr,-, .h, Ir. l ... .ti ,'-*'.I Ll $67,900. Possible seller financing. Beautiful wooded 1+/- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. Call about our Port LaBelle lots! 9 ---CM INRP M Ki 4J A k L_ .V17 Prime 20+/-'acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. Prime'20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+/- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 busi- nesses. Listed at only $525,000. 1.18+/- acres zoned C-1 commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking $450,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family, w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 FEATURES OF THE WEEK 2BR/2BA "LIKE-NEW" manufactured home w/large screened room on 1.25 acre home site cleared w/ scattered trees. $135,000 OAKS, FENCED BACK YARD, 3BR/2BA CBS home in the heart of LaBelle. Great location! $195,000 3BR/2BA NEW CONSTRUCTION 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 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED "OLD FLORIDA STYLE" HOME! 3BR/2BA two story home on 1/V2 acre gorgeous lot covered w/ oaks. Renovations include new electric, a/c, insulation, wood and ceramic tile flooring throughout, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appli- ances & much more! $319,000 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 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 fromI 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 ONE OF THE FEW PRIVATELY ESTATE site with over 200 feet of water- OWNED man made deep water canals front and already separated into 2 lots. 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 HOMES IN LABELLE 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 3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on fenced lot w/ many oaks in LaBelle. Home has 12' x 14' deck, perfect for entertaining. $119,900 A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME! This 3BR/2BA man- ufactured home has a lot to offer. Split floor plan, deck, new carpet & paint. Priced to sell! $125,000 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- TURED HOME situated on shaded oversized lot in town & completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry & breakfast island. Reduced $134,900 MOVE IN READY! Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA 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 someone just setting out on their own or sizing down. Home is partially furnished & ready for you! $159,900 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 HOMES 3BR/2BA CBS HOME w/Pool in Laurel Oaks, very desirable neighborhood 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 2 BR/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/1BA CBS HOME on 8.8+/- acres fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town. Property is 'fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous oaks and horse sta- ble. $490,000. 3.18 +/- ACRES W/COTTAGE STYLE HOME located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's most-desir- able communities. Situated at the end of a cul de sac w/ peaceful & private set- ting. Cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan & wrap around porch. $469,900 SPACIOUS 4BR/2BA MANUFA- CTURED HOME on 4.84 +/- acres completely 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 4BR/2BA oversized home features split floor plan, wood-like flooring in liv- ing areas & many extras! $285,000 QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT! ILike new manufactured home on 2.82 acres in quiet Ft. Denaud. Immaculate home offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment package includes large screen television w/ stereo & surround sound, split floor plan, built in computer center, large master br & ba w/ garden tub and sepa- rate shower. Upgraded appliances, large open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar & formal dining. $199,500 COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS PRIME LOCATION! Business zoned property located in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner of (HWY 29) Bridge Street and Park Avenue, less than I block from the Caloosahatchee River. 1,846 sq. ft. Historical Florida-Style two story build- ing fronts on Bridge Street. $850,000 A QUAINT CRACKER-STYLE OFFICE on Park Avenue. Already set up for a business office- including phone lines, air conditioning, commercial grade carpeting and landscaping. Screened front porch adds to its Florida charm. $399,900 BUSINESS ZONED! This 2BR/1BA home is situated on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and' surrounded by local banks and business- es. Price reduced $195,000 INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY! Excellent investment opportunity w/ 277' frontage on Hwy 29. 1.59+/- acres on corner of' Hwivy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3 steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; . shop 1,600 sq. ft. ; office building 2,520 . sq. ft.) all currently leased. $1,300,000 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ESTABLISHED IN 1984 "II..: 1...* Bait Pub has been a thriving bt',iieCy the Pioneer Community for rr..,n,, ' If you've ever wanted to run ....n Restaurant and Lounge h,:.c : chance. This quaint e-iL.l.,, comes fully furnished with a comr- equipped kitchen, and offers ag, start for any entrepreneur. Pri*., $174,500 SE HABLA ESPAIOL www.labelleriverside.com E-mail realestate@labelleriverside.com E Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrbd, Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis Z Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 Thursday, July 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee AGRICULTURE Do I Really Need All That Lawn? Deadline for ag award By EdAyen Florida Yards & Neighborhood This is another in a series of arti- cles written about the new area urban conservation program called Florida Yards & Neighborhoods. Why do you really have all that turf grass area? Was it there when you purchased the home? Do the rules and regulations' of your homeowners association specify a certain amount of lawn area? Do you want a nice grassy area for the kids to play on? Speculation is that the expansive lawn areas were started by the European aristocracy as an indication of their wealth. The lawn was a status symbol that spread to the United States when our population became wealthy and had enough leisure time to emulate their European ancestors. By far, the most questions asked of me and the Master Gardeners are in regard to lawn problems and care. Should you assess the cost of the care of your yard the turf area will probably be the most expen- sive. Of course, lawns do have their good points; they are pleasing to the eye and they act as a buffer by absorbing runoff and pollutants. If you are ready to let go of some of your turf area; you may want to do a phased approach such as Fruit flies aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery will help Univer- sity of Central Florida (UCF) and University of California, Davis, biol- ogists learn more about how pro- longed time in space could affect human immune systems. The flies will need little care dur- ing their 12-day stay aboard the shuttle, which launched, on Tues- day; July 4, from Kennedy Space Center. Astronauts will only have to replace their food tray once. When the flies return to earth, Laurence "Laurie" von Kalm, an associate professor of biology at UCF, will work with Deborah Kim- brell, a UC Davis associate research geneticist, to evaluate their responses to bacteria and fungi and compare them to the responses of flies that did not go into space. "The primary question being asked is whether the immune sys- tem is compromised from pro- longed space travel," Mr. von Kalm said. "Are they more susceptible to infection than the flies that don't travel into space?" NASA provided Ms. Kimbrell with a grant to fund the research, and Kennedy Space Center is pro- viding a lab where Mr. von Kalm, Ms. Kimbrell and their colleagues will test the flies for two weeks after the shuttle returns. Scientists from NASA's Ames, Research Center, Rice University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are also part of the research team. NASA's goal is to find out how. extended stays in space, such as a trip to Mars, could affect the health of astronauts, Mr. von Kalm said. Fruit flies can help NASA move closer to that goal because certain aspects of the genetic makeup of their immune systems and humans' are similar. Also, a 12-day stay in space qualifies as prolonged for fruit flies because they only live for about four to six weeks. Ms. Kimbrell sought Mr. von * Kalm's help because of his experi- ence working with fruit flies and because of UCF's proximity to Cape Canaveral. Four of Mr. von Kalm's graduate students and a senior research assistant will join him at Cape Canaveral to conduct the post-landing tests. Mr. von Kalm, who began teaching at UCF in 1997, focuses expanding the existing planting beds outward, adding shrubs and groundcover plants. If you have a sunny area you may want to put in a butterfly garden using native Florida plants that attract them such as Firebush and Passion Flower (Maypop). Another idea is to put in a "pine flatwoods" area emulating the natural Florida pinelands or a "hammock" area with oaks and saw palmettos. Low growing native plants are often suggested as alternatives to turfgrass. For more trafficked areas try Creeping Charlie and Sunshine Mimosa. Other groundcovers are Blue-eyed Grass, Coontie, Loveg- rass, Beach Sunflower and Railroad Vine. One of the better ways to get rid of turf areas without doing the hot, dirty work of digging out sod is to cover the area with a good, heavy duty ground cloth which will smother the grass. This method turns the grass into decaying organ- ic matter. Put mulch on top to hold the cloth down; then, when the turf is dead, plant your trees and shrubs through the ground cloth. For mulching use pine straw, pine bark, Melaleuca or eucalyptus mulch if possible; try not to use cypress as that encourages the deforestation and destruction, of most of his research on the effects of steroid hormones on the devel- opment of fruit flies. Because of their genetic similarities to humans, the flies provide a good model for - understanding how steroids can affect the development of humans, he said. The flies on the shuttle will trav- el in 10 small containers, each of which is about the size of a.com- puter zip disk. Two separate groups of flies will be kept in a Kennedy Space Center research lab during the mission. To help researchers rule out variables aside from gravity that could affect the flies, one group will be subjected to the same tempera- tures and vibrations experienced during space flight. The other group will be kept in normal room conditions. The shuttle also will carry a small amount of a fungus known as "Beauveria bassiana," an approved organic pesticide that is not harmful to humans. Ms. Kim- ball, Mr. von Kalm and their col- leagues will examine whether the reduced gravity makes the fungus more potent. Flies will be exposed to fungi from the shuttle and fungi kept in a lab, a move that will help deter- mine if various effects are results of the flies' weakened immune sys- tems or the fungi becoming more virulent in space. The future direction of this research will depend on the results of the upcoming experiment and the level of cutbacks in funding for NASA's life sciences research. The shuttle launch will be the second NASA mission in the last two months with ties to UCF research. UCF optics professor James Harvey and two graduate students designed the Solar X-ray Imager on board the GOES-N satellite that was launched in May. The new X-ray tel- escope will help to improve the monitoring of weather activity such as hurricanes. It also will aid in monitoring and predicting space weather, which can disrupt cell phones, cause blackouts, interrupt airline traffic and damage or destroy instruments on multimil- lion-dollar satellites. Florida changes to pest control rules just in time Florida's few remaining cypress wetlands. If you are putting in some new turfgrass use Bahiagrass as it is more drought tolerant and pest resistant than St. Augustine and therefore you will use less water and pesticides. The Florida Yards and Neigh- borhoods program is being imple- mented through your local County Extension Service in Highlands, Okeechobee and Glades County and is partially funded from Clean Water Act Section 319 funding from the U. S. EPA through the Florida Department of Environmental Pro- tection. Ed Ayen is.available to address interested.groups such as home- owners associations, voluntary organizations and clubs. For further information he can be reached by calling the Highlands County Extension Service office. Phone: (863)402-6540 or email:, edayen@ufl.edu. Location is 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875- 5837. 2006 Inglewood Cir $38,900 3027 Harvard Cir $39,900 3075 NE Beechwood Cir $48,000 2001 Montana Circle $47,500 W Leader Court (Adjoining Lot also available) $45,000 W Leader Ct (Unit 102) $45,000 MONTURA RANCH ESTATES. 165 S. Granja St 1.25 Ac $49,900 175 S. Granja St 1,25 Ac $49,900 539 Hunting Club-Ave 1.25 Ac $49,900 372 Horse Club Ave 1.25 Ac $49,900 585 N. Willow St 1.00 Ac $49,900 **KQ S i:. ,. ." ' :- i .' We have nominations coming soon TALLAHASSEE Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2006 "Woman of the Year in Agricul- ture" award. The award, now in its 22nd year, recognizes women who have made out- standing contributions to Flori- da agriculture. "This award spotlights the vital role of women in Florida agriculture and serves' to encourage other women to get involved in the business," Mr. Bronson said. "Many women have made significant contribu- tions over the years in develop- ing and sustaining this impor- tarit industry, which has an overall economic impact esti- mated at more than $87 billion annually." Those nominated for the award will be judged by a panel familiar with Florida agriculture. The award will be presented in February at the opening-day luncheon of the 2007 Florida State Fair in Tampa. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Ser- vices, which sponsors the event, has sent nomination forms to agricultural organizations around the state. The deadline for submitting nominations to the Department is Nov. 1, 2006. Nominations remain active for two years; after that time they must be resubmitted in order to be considered. For more information about the "Woman of the Year in Agri- culture" award including screening criteria and biogra- phies of previous winners, or to obtain nomination forms, call Richard Gunnels at (850) .488- 3022 or visit www.florida-agri- culture.com/agwoman/index.ht m. Previous local winners of the "Woman of the Year in Agricul- ture" award include: 1995 Louve "Vee" Frierson Platt, of Clewiston, 1994 Anne Wardlaw Dickinson, of Frost- proof, and 1986 Ruth Wedg- worth, of Belle Glade. I Go to newszap.com to I I download and print I I coupons online! L ----- -I---- , c/,RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. S45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 PORT LABELLE LOTS LABELLE HOMESITES 8012 Mill Court $38.900 3rd Avenue .45 Ac $70,000 Calhoun Street .64 Ac $89,000 Calhoun Street .42 Ac $89,900 201 N. Hickory St .62 Ac $98,500 OTHER AREA HOMESITES 924 Wildflower Street Lake Placid .25 Ac .$39,900 922 Wildflower Street Lake Placid .25 Ac $39,900 1015 Naples Ave. Street. Lehigh $46,000 ACREAGE 5171 C li(h i. ',,i (Charlotte Co) 10 Ac $89,900 40 Acres (Gerber Grove) $660,000 Home Builders Homes Available Now. -. 7026 Gill Cir, Buttonwood, 3/2/2 1762sq ft $207,900 .... : = ... .. .- ':.4 . 3045 June Cir, Magnolia, 412/2 2676si ft $267,900 5005 Pike Lane, Madison II. 3/212 2032 sq ft $227,900 9016 Lamkin Cir, Madison !,; 3/2/2 2032sq ft 1229,900 5009 Pinetree Cir Cypress I, 3/2/2 2224sq ft $231,900 FREE CREDIT APPROVAL with :CHL Home Mortgage,LLC. Call Chuck Pedrey @ (863)675-3245 Lock Rate by 7/31/06 For FREE INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN!I Call 863-612-0651, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 Cell: 863-673-5061 www.chlhom ebuiders.com QB39922 *All Spec Homes Include '/ Acre or More Home site "Paved Roads"County Water"Power*4 Schools in Subdivision-* TALLAHASSEE Florida Agri- culture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is announcing that a set of new rules has gone into effect that pro- - vide improved protection for con- sumers who contract with pest control companies for termite service. All contracts issued by pest control companies for termite control must now clearly tell con- sumers if the contracts cover sub- ,terranean termites, drywood ter- xmites. or both If they don't cover *-ormosan ter mites, a particularly Aggressive form of subterranean rmilte, the company has to clear- .-;late that. 4"The a% erage homeowner may 'Aunderstand that there are dif- -ces in the types of termites 'n invade their homes as l differences in the kinds of fons that address each Mr. Bronson said. "We qund that many people do iize they are not protected one or the other until their s damaged and it is too anotherr important change 'es into effect immediately is v'mpanies that perform only .i treatments post that infor- mation on treatment stickers in the structure. Existing homes may be treated prior to being sold, espe- cially when pre-sale inspections show some termite activity. Sellers may opt for a less expensive spot treatment rather than a full treat- ment. Until now the treatment sticker did not have to specify that it was a "spot" treatment. "This is especially important for home buyers," Mr. Bronson said. "Buyers of existing homes may be told that a house has been treated before they buy it, but not informed the treatment was only to a limited part of the building. Now they will know if the treat- ment was full or partial." Other changes in the contract rule require that pest control com- panies re-treat infestations covered by a contract within ninety days (180 days for multiunit structures). Previously there was no time limit on when the service had to be pro- vided. Companies are now also prohibited from denying re-treat- ment or repairs if they were aware of a construction defect or other condition conducive to termite infestation, such as a water leak and did not inform the property owner and allow them to repair it. I4RJTA6E) LAND CO> OLD FLORIDR RCRERGE This picturesque 30 acre parcel offers pasture and -wooded areas on both sides of a flowing creek, Nature walk, swimming holes, a hand operated well pump and paved frontage area few of the fea- tures of this beautiful parcel. This is a once in a life- time opportunity. $705,000. "R" RRTED RCRERGE Prime and almost perfect is the best way to describe this large, lovely yard of 396 acres in Pt. LaBelle Ranchettes. This is a perfect horesite for your family with the ability to have horses. $389,000. PIONEER PLRNTRTION Five acres on lHlendrv Isles Blvd. ,. I i, ...... site or 2 homesites possible. $175,000. BUSINESS RCREROE IN LRBELLE LIMITS Located on Hwy 80 in LaBelle with 245' of frontage. This 1.02 acre parcel has many possibilities with B- 2 zoning. Additional parcels are also available. $499,000. 3.1 RCRES ON HWY 80 Located close to ..i ,,,.i. I ., h ;. -, -. I, 1 I this parcel has a bright future. 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NO PETS. fenced in 2.5 acres. Dual place, OUR FEATURED LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK walk-in closets, outside building. IN FORT MYERS. 3Bed- Asking $184,900. REDUCED! Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Time! Hendry County's #1 Top Quality Builder Includes Impact Fees & Allowance for Lot Prep t!!I -v a 86 -75 8 6 *: ,*'- LiaAdew i.. R 1EtteBoe Asocat anraAbxndr,*id DS. Dvs are Tanne, Roxnna Csner s, ei cl ,RseM sn Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 FWC seeks public input on ways to protect species TALLAHASSEE The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on Phase 2 of its listing process, prior to reclassification of the bald eagle, gopher tortoise, Florida manatee and Panama City crayfish. Phase 2 is development of species-specific management plans that outline management needs and protections necessary to guide species' recovery, or in the case of the bald eagle, ensure it stays recovered. This process was set in motion at the June Commis- sion meeting after FWC Commis- sioners voted to accept staff's rec- ommendations to move forward with reclassifying the four species. The peer-reviewed recommenda- tions were based on each species' risk of going extinct. No change in a species' status will take place until the manage- ment plan is developed and approved by the Commissioners. This process may take more than a year. Local, county, state and federal agencies, stakeholders and the public are encouraged to submit written comments on managing each of these species. Comments must be received by 5 p.m., Aug. 8. Comments should focus on topics outlined in the draft man- agement plan template, available at www.MyFWC.com/imperiled- species/mgt_plan_template.htm. Main topics include the species' conservation needs and any eco- nomic and social factors that should be considered in managing each species in Florida. In addition, state, local or regional rules or ordi- nances that reference FWC species listing categories should be identi- fied. Relevant topics not included in the template should be provided. as well. Send comments for each species to: Bald Eagle- Bald Eagle Management Plan Comments, DHSC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission, 620 South Meridian St., Mail Sta- tion 10, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 Gopher Tortoise- Gopher Tortoise Management bubmined 10o INI The commissioners who completed their certification training are: (front row) Commission- er Ray Domer, Okeechobee; Commissioner T. Jack Byrd, Lafayette; Commissioner Russell Echols, Glades; (back row) Commissioner Randy Mask, Sumter; Commissioner Calvin Har- ris, Pinellas; Commissioner Harold Rutledge, Clay; Commissioner Ed Brimner, Wakulla; Commissioner Eugene Lamb, Gadsden; and Commissioner Arthur Giles, Volusia. Class Continued From Page 1 and processing; caring for your alligator hide; and, alligator hunt- ing rules and regulations. Classes will be offered at the following locations: Saturday July 15, 1 4 p.m., Heritage Holiday Inn, 234 Third Ave. N., St. Petersburg. For direc- tidns, call (727) 822-4814; or, visit www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1 /en/hd/piedt. Participants must Apples Continued From Page 1 a neglected pasture to the east. Between the trail we were on and the pasture itself there's a' ditch - -more like a canal- and separat- ing the canal-ditch there's a wide, sorta wandering hedge row of bay- berry and the first brilliant burst of Florida sunflowers. September or early October is when they unfail- ingly heed the call to the front of center stage. Each face, with petals in precise order around the center, is as bright gold as the sun itself. No wonder they're called sunflow- ers even if this is only a common name. This hedge row, unlike most of them that surround pas- tures and fields in these parts, is so thick and lush, there was no part- ing of the bushes big enough for us to see through into the old pasture. Having come this far we were determined to find at least a little "window" through which we could see but would not be seen. Beyond the hedge row there was a sight Uncle Luke had to see. For fear we'd scare "that sight" if obtain parking passes at hotel front desk. ' Wednesday July 19, 6 9 p.m., Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, 2900 S.W. 13th St., Gainesville. For directions, call (352), 377-4000; or, visit .www.paramountplaza.com. Saturday July 22, 1 4 p.m., Comfort Inn and Conference Cen- ter, 2520 S.R.-434 W, Longwood. For directions, call (407) 862- 4000; or, visit www.choiceho- tels.com/ires/en-US/html/Hotelln- fo?hotel=FL714. Wednesday July 26, 6 9 we waded across the water and went crashing through the bushes, we walked back and forth... back and forth... until he said, "Whatta we looking' for?" Sure enough, about that time,. what we were lookingn for" appeared. There was a window! And that big enough to get a real good view of the sprawling pond that spread out over almost half of that wet prairie-pasture. Scurrying across the water were perfect reflections of billowing snow- white clouds, and breaking up those reflections... ducks! At least a couple hundred Ruddy Ducks, their golden brown coats gleam- ing in the summer sun, their dark caps and white cheeks sharply etched against the white reflec- tions in the water. We watched in awe at the sheer numbers in their water ballet. They don't have much voice range, but their quack- ing melody was music nonethe- less. Some were a pretty good size, others much smaller and it seemed as though they were all trying to explore the entire pond at one time. They even bumped into each other. At one point we saw p.m., Bryant Building, second Floor Auditorium, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee. For directions, call (850) 488-3831. . Saturday -July 29, 1 4 p.m., International Game Fish Associa- tion Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. For directions, call (954) 922-4212; or, visit www.igfa.org. ' *Saturday- Aug. 5,1 -4p.m., Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 U.S. 98 N., Okeechobee. For directions, call (863) 462-5195. Sale of alligator permits began three collide at one time with all three heads going under the water in the same spot! But they didn't appear to mind. In a split second their heads popped up out of the water like corks, each one heading in a different direction. "There's a lot o' strange names for them ducks, "said Uncle Luke, "I've sure wondered where they all come from. I've heard 'em called Dumb Bird, Hardhead, Fool Duck, Butterball, Sleeper, Winetail, Dip- tail Diver, Bumblebee Coot and, some others but I can't think of 'em now." He shook his head as if trying to clear out some thoughts. "I've been wondering 'bout that name Bumblebee Coot and I'll tell why:, They're no kin that I've heard of, and far as I know there's no other bird in Florida with a white bill like the real Coot. But they do eat most- ly the same things...grasses and lit- tle roots and seeds. Vegetable eaters I guess you'd call 'em.". Like a lot of other things in the wild, it seemed a sure thing that he knew a lot more than he was telling. Then suddenly a remem- bered line that's always been said Plan Comments, DHSC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission, 620 South Meridian St., Mail Sta- tion 10, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 FloridaManatee- Manatee Management Plan Comments, DHSC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission, 620 South Meridian St., Mail Sta- tion 6A, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 or e-mail manatee_plan@myfwc.com. Panama City Crayfish- Panama City Crayfish Manage- ment Plan Comments, DHSC, Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission, Training Continued From Page 1 roles and responsibilities, county government structure and authori- ty, financial management, ethics and sunshine law, negotiation, skills, economic development, and effective commrrunication. Comple- . tion of all coursework averages 18 to 24 months. Following are the names of the 14 county commissioners %%,ho received thei: CCC designation in 2006: Commissioner Ed Brimner, Wakulla; Cmirnissioner Jack Byrd, Lafayette; Commissioner Ray Domer, Okeechobee; Commis- sioner, Russell Echdls, Glades; Commissioner Bob English, Polk; Commissioner Arthur Giles, Volu- sia; Commissioner Calvin Harris, Pinellas; Commissioner Eugene Lamb, Gadsden; Commissioner Randy Mask, Sumter; Commission- er Linda Myers,' Putnam; Commis- sioner George Neugent, Monroe; Commissioner David Rice, *Mon- roe; Commissioner Bill Roberts, Okaloosa; and Commissioner Harold Rutledge, Clay. For more information about the CCC program and courses, visit the FAC web site at w\ 1Il- counties.com. Founded in 1929, the Florida Association of Counties is a non- profit association representing the diverse interests of Florida's 67 counties. June 15, and all available permits were sold in four hours. Per mited alligatui hunters can expect to receive their licenses and hide val- idation tags'by July 21. An alligator trapping "agent" license can still be purchased for $52. This allows the agent to assist a licensed trapper in taking alliga- tors, but only in, the presence of that trapper. For more information on alli- gator hunts,, visit MyFWC.com/gators and click on Statewide Hunts. about him: If he was not absolute- ly certain that what he had to say was "gospel", undisputed truth, he'd let it go unsaid. Not a bad phi- losophy. Even though we were a scant hundred feet from the pond, apparently none in this great Sun: day gathering heard us... not the breaking of a twig, neither our whisperings nor leaves crunching under our shoes. When we finally decided it was time to go, Uncle Luke put his arm around my shoulders saying, "When you get down the road as far as I am, there don't seem to be too many 'firsts' in living. But I got to say this is a real, good 'first'...coming that close to that many Ruddies and seeing' 'em so close. The usual thing is that it don't matter how easy and quiet I'd try to be, they'd see me first and then in a flash of a second all I'd get to see was their fan-shaped tails flyin' away." We retraced our steps across the pasture, crawled through the barbed wire fence and were in sight of the barn when he turned to me and said: "We forgot to eat them apples." 620 South Meridian St., Mail Sta- tion 10, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 This is not the only time the public will have the opportunity to comment on each management plan. A second 45-day public com- ment period will follow the release of the draft management plan. FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794.7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structued Settlements! Local Links A directory of websites for local government, teams, organiza- tions & columnists. Community Links. Individual Voices. 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IKI Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 m I- New Hope Baptist Church welcomes new pastor The New Hope Independent Baptist Church, 638 Yaun Road, Moore Haven, is happy to *announce that they have a new pastor as of January 2005. Pastor Darrel Branham and his wife Joyce now live in Lehigh Acres. They came to Florida from Sandusky Ohio, where he pas- tored the Welcome Home Church of the United Baptist for 31 years. Pastor Branham was born and raised in Wouisa and Inez, Ken- tucky. He is the fourth child from a family of eleven children. His dad, Samuel Branham, now deceased, was the moderator of the Old Zion Association of the United Baptist, which consists of 31 churches. Pastor Branham got his training here. Pastor Branham was also chaplain for General Motors for six years and local 913 of the U.A.W Pastor Branham and his wife Joyce just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. The pastor and his wife have two sons, Christopher, now a retired veteran of 25 years, who makes his home in Jacksonville, N.C., and Mark, the youngest son, who lives in Norwalk, Ohio, is a metallargust and a welder with the American Baler Co. in Belle- vue, Ohio. The pastor and his wife are also the proud grandparents of two grandsons, one great-grand- daughter, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchil- dren. If you are looking for a home church that has old fashion val- ues, but new ideas, old time spiri- tual singing, and the word of God straight from the King James Bible, come and visit us. Our arms are open to the broken hearted. I Save money on your I favorite grocery items. I Go to newszap.com to I download and. I print coupons I online! I I newszap.com . I Community Links. i I Individual Voices. I , L__ - -----J Chippie doesn't sing much anymore By Pastor John Hicks First United Methodist Church Chippie is one of my favorite all time stories I like to share. Per- haps the reason I like this story so well is that there have been times that I felt very much like Chippie. I thinkwe all have.' In the account I heard, it all began when Mary decided to clean Chippie's cage with the vac- uum cleaner. Mary removed the attachment from the end of the hose and stuck it in the cage. The phone rang, and she turned to pick it up. Mary had .barely said hello when a-wumpa! Chippie got sucked in. Mary screamed, dropped the phone, turned off the vacuum, arid opened up the bag. There was Chippie sitting up and some- what dazed, but still alive and completely covered with dust. Mary quickly grabbed the poor bird, ran to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and held him under the running water. Then, realizing Chippie was wet and starting to shiver, she did what any con-. cerned bird owner would do she reached for the hair dryer and gave. him. a blast of hot air. Poor Chip- - pie never knew John what hit him. Hicks A few days later, a reporter who had initially written about Chippie's encounter called to see how Chippie was doing. Mary told him that Chippie was doing okay, but Chippie does- n't sing much anymore. He just sits and stares. It's not hard to see why. Being sucked up, dunked down, and blown over would steal the song from the best of us. One moment every thing is calm and going well, and we have a song on our lips, then, a-wumpa! Something hap- pens and we are sucked into a dark abyss, dunked into the cold water of reality, and then we are blown away with the-hot blast that ruffles our feathers in all sorts of odd ways. The life that had been calm is now blowing gale forces. Chances are if you are not in a life storm today, you know some- one who is. And somewhere in .the midst of these storms that come into our lives, joy vanishes and our song is lost. Chippie doesn't sing much anymore. Nei- ther do we. So, what do we do to reclaim our songs and our sanity? Let me suggest two things: First, let us remember that the same voice that stilled the rage on the Sea of Galilee can still the storm in our world, and the same voice that gave the birds their song can give us our song again. Second, let us anchor in God's Word and promise for us. The Psalmist claimed, "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. (Psalm 40:1-3) What God did for him, He will do for us. Claim God's promise to put a: new song in your mouth and in your heart, and go forth and make a joyful noise for our Lord, a hymn of praise to our God. Area Church News in Brief Friday Night Lights CLEWISTON Evangel Church Assembly of God Outreach Center is open from 7 until 10 p.m. every' Friday to all 7-12 grade stu- dents in our community. Activities available include basketball; 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 bien- venidos. Everyone is welcome! Call Rev. Perez at (863) 677-3190, with questions. CREWneeds volunteers The Community Rebuilding Ecumenical Workforce (CREW) of Hendry and Glades Counties is seeking volunteers to assist resi- dents with repairs and continued clean up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, drywall installers and other trade skills are needed, as well as, anyone willing, to lend a hand! For more information, come by our office at 121 Central Ave. rear entrance or email CREWhead- quarters@aol.com or phone t863) 983 2390:. Church outreach offers help St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Outreach Ministry will hold a free 'clothes closet' event from 9 until 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. 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I take itas a com- plimnent that .. ', they will share this life-chang- . ing desirewith t me and want to explore the . steps to a spe- ... cial life. This pastweek, I cel- ebrated forty SamuelS. years of ordina- Thomas tion as a Dea- con, and W\ill celebrate forty years of priestly ministry in January. I've found myself in many places I never dreamed about being, doing things that none of the preparation trained me to do and serving many peoples over time. 1,also shared as Examining Chaplain and had a "gatekeeper" function in one min- istry of twelve years; something that drew on all of my creative energies and was a bit fearful at the same time. It was an opportunity to say "Yes" but also to say "No" and wonder always if God approved of how things were being handled in His name. Usually, churches have a prescribed route of entry into the ministry. When someone doesn't .want to enter by the usual route, it raises red flags. When one person told me that they could be didn't need to go to seminary, we disagreed. When another wanted to read at home instead of taking the prescribed courses in school, we felt they would miss out on much of the training that goes with the fellowship of others in training and the chance to share firsthand with the leaders of the Church. When one person refused to go to school because they didn't like the dean, and told us that nobody could get along with him, we agreed. We also pointed out that ministry may be full of disagree- able people but we are called to learn to get ,along with them and therefore a good place to start is in training. The excuse was not accepted and we didn't drop the, requirement to go and learn to get along. When one person said they could not take the regional exams at the completion of studies, I offered more time. There were excuses; "My computer broke down," and "I broke my leg and am in a cast and can't sit down to do them," and "people in other parts of the Church don't have to take them, why should I?" and "We didn't covei that in school" and on and on. Each time, my reply was the same: "I'll give you more time." Each time ordination was delayed. Finally one day the person told me that they were raised in an orphanage and people used to come .and make decisions about what was going to happen and in blocking mentally when dead- lines were set or things seemed out of control. I explained the reasons for the testing and commended the person for having gained insights into what kept the exam from being completed, and reconm- mended taking some time off to devote to .doing it at a relaxed pace, and then planning for ordination when it was all done. Finally, after trying to get others to tell me I was doing wrong, or having others try to intercede, the person realized that it needed to be done and the work was completed; I attended the ordination and attested to all of the requirements being met. Paul writes to Timothy "Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands (1 Timo- thy 5:22)" It is good advice. The so- called "hurdles" along the way that seem frustrating to many teach us about ourselves and prepare for the challenges ahead. I think some people confuse a call to be a more committed Christian with a call to the ministry;' taking ones' time about entering the ministry helps clarify the difference. That's the way it seems to be with many vocations, too. I've read that satis- faction comes from doing things meaningful to others and things meaningful to ourselves. It may take a long time to get there, but it's worth it; if it's a vocation in a Church or a vocation in another part of God's world. 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Lake Okeechobee and the sur- rounding areas are all part of this effort. To clean up the lake and the rivers, provide flood control and water supply are what this is all about. The following South Florida Water Management Dis- trict (another key player) press release, outlines part of this year's funding and the need for it. The remaining parts that pertain to Florida are the Caloosahatchee River (C-43) Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery project, Picayune Strand Restoration, Water Conser- vation Area 3A 3B Leevee Seep- age Management Project and Wastewater Re-use Technology. But Congress must act. The House of Representatives has approved the 2006 WRDA. It must now be approved by the U.S. Sen- ate. . So you say you're not a water manager, construction engineer, environmental scientist or deci- sion-making government official and can do little to help our treas- ured waterways that have lost their luster? Not so. You can help get much-needed restoration projects in the ground faster by supporting and standing behind your local, city, county, state and federal agencies responsible for turning our liquid gems back into healthy sparkle. Florida's "Treasure Coast" encompasses some of the state's and nation's most productive and most threatened estuarine treas- ures the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River and Estuary. Home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals, the Indian River Lagoon is nationally signifi- cant and unique in North America - included in the U.S Environ- mental Protection Agency's National Estuary Program and a portion of the lagoon is an Out- standing Florida Water. The Indi- an River Lagoon is recognized as the most bio-diverse estuarine system in North America. However, the lagoon and estu- ary have suffered from altered water flow patterns and degraded water quality. In the past few years, hurricanes and excessive rains required additional, flood- control water releases to the estu- ary from Lake Okeechobee. Freshwater lake releases, which are regulated and author- ized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, combined with excess storm water runoff arriving in the estuary through the drainage basin canals, altered salinity bal- ance, stressing the estuary's unique brackish (slightly salty) ecosystem. In addition, the lake releases and runoff from fertilized farm and neighborhoods around the estuary's 827-square mile watershed caused both an increase in the volume of fresh water and pollution levels enter- ing the estuary and lagoon. Too much phosphorus, a common ingredient often found in fertilizer, can promote the uncontrolled growth of algae and vegetation, damaging the ecology of the lagoon and estuary. Multi-agency actions fixing the problem, "While the releases to our estuaries on both coasts are part of the regional flood control sys- tem that's made it possible for most of us to live and work com- fortably and safely in this region, the system has severe limitations and must be changed to end the unintended environmental conse- quences," said Karen Smith, South Florida Water Management District's Martin-St. Lucie Service Center in Stuart. "The good news is that a number of aggressive actions are well under way by many agencies at all levels, work- ing together to make these need- ed changes to get the water right." A huge 50-50 state-federal restoration effort, called the Indi- an River Lagoon South Restora- tion Project, is being implement- ed by the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reverse thdlamagi, g effects of pollution' and' unnaturally large freshwater discharges into these ecologically vital water bodies. The delicate balance of fresh and salt water in the lagoon and estu- ary will be restored, polluted water will be treated and depleted habitats will be revitalized. The Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project will restore Special to INI/South Florida Water Management District The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Projects require funding by both local interests and the federal government. the southern Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary and its asso- ciated watershed.. This will be accomplished by reducing canal freshwater discharge, storing more water on land, returning a more natural water flow to the. lagoon and estuary, removing 7.9 million cubic yards of muck, and restoring upland wetlands. Major construction features include 1-30,000 acre-feet of above- ground storage reservoirs; 35,000 acre-feet of storage in storm water treatment areas; 92,000 acres of restored natural areas storage; diversion of watershed flows; and sediment/muck removal. Water quality, plant and animal habitat, and estuary nurs- ery conditions all will improve. The Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project is part of an. even bigger, system-wide 50-50 federal-state plan to restore, pro- tect, and preserve the water resources of central and southern Florida. This plan is known as the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan or CERP .- which includes several projects throughout the vast Kissimmee- Lake Okeechobee-Everglades connected watershed, including the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary. When all of these projects are in place, the natural environment will be dramatically improved. 11 newsza pcmn Community Links. Individual Voices. ["I really enjoyed the service the 3rd floor staff provided to my child." patient survey response J We Invite you to take a closer look at Glades General Hospital. 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This bill, which was approved by the House last year, would authorize construction of the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project and other fed- eral water resource projects. Once WRDA authorization' is secured, separate Congressional funding will still have to be sought for the project's engineering and construction activities. Approxi- mately $1.2 billion split equally between the state and federal gov- ernment is needed to implement the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project. "The South Florida Water Man- agement District can't wait and has been moving forward to get these riuch-needed projects into the ground sooner while anticipating WRDA authorization and credit," Ms. Smith said. "Just a few weeks ago, the District, with support from Martin County that generously helped to acquire land, has already started construction on the $330 million C-44 (St. Lucie Canal) Reservoir and Stormwater Treat- ment Area project, just one of 13 components of the CERP Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project." The new reservoir and treat- ment area will provide relief to the health of the estuary and lagoon more than' a decade ahead of schedule under the state's Acceler8 Everglades restoration initiative. To date, under the leadership of Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida has invested $1.3 billion and committed an addition- al $3.2 billion through the end of the decade to clean up and restore Armerica's Everglades. "The South Florida Water Man- agement District along with our federal, regional, county, city and local partners need your support to move WRDA 2006 through Con- gress so that we can protect the health and future of our treasured water bodies of national signifi- cance," Ms. Smith said. How you can help Contact your elected officials and voice your opinion about WRDA: U.S. Sen., Florida, Mel Martinez: (202)224-3041; U.S. Sen., Florida, Bill Nelson: (202) 224-5274; or Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist: (202) 224-3344. To learn more the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project and the Comprehensive Ever- glades Restoration. Plan, visit www.evergladesplan.org. To find out more about other restoration projects and ways you can help, contact the South Florida Water Management District Martin-St. Lucie Service Center at (772) 223- 2600." Sources for this article included: sfwmid.gov, 2006 Water Resources DevelopmentAct. 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OMGF1084 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 Butterfly Basics - Part Two: Luscious leaves By Dan Culbert Extension Horticulture Agent Last week this column high- lighted the kinds of flowers needed by Okeechobee area butterflies. This week our atten- tion turns to the kinds of plants needed to feed "baby butter- flies" the food plants for cater- pillars. Butterfly Haven will open to the public on Saturday, July 22. Located at Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center north of Okeechobee, many volunteers have put in countless hours of work at this unique community garden. While few people will be able to install a project like this one a half-acre free-range butterfly garden that is shaped like a Zebra Longwing almost anyone can encourage year- round visits by planting some of their favorite larval food sources. Caterpillar Habitat The basics of wildlife habitat are the same: food, water, and shelter. What makes butterfly habitat more complicated is the way these insects develop. The pretty flowers produce sweet liq- uid nectar that is used by many adult butterflies as a source of moisture and energy. But baby butterflies we know them as caterpillars are different. Designed by nature to be eating machines, they consume many times their weight in foliage. If the right kinds of leaves are not present, the caterpillar can not grow, and there will be no but- terflies. There is one curious excep- tion to the plant-eating diets of caterpillars: Harvester Butterfly caterpillars are the only known predatory butterflies in North UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IFAS EXTENSION America. Larval Harvesters eat woolly aphids, scale insects or treehoppers that are found on certain trees. The trees that host this special food source include only one locally adapted plant - the Carolina or .Pop Ash. So planting this tree to grow these sucking insects for caterpillar food may be essential to see Harvesters in our area of the state. Florida Yard owners that wish to have colorful butterflies know that if they want more of these flying jewels, certain plants around their landscape will look ragged. And if the desire is to see certain kinds of butterflies, spe- cific kinds of plants must be in the area for egg laying and cater- pillar chewing. Butterfly groups have similar needs Butterfly relatives are grouped on similar physical characteristics. Often these groups have similar larval plant food needs. This will- make it .easier for enthusiastic butterfly gardeners to plan for the kinds of creatures they wish to see in their Florida Yard. - Some caterpillars prefer leaves from certain trees and shrubs common .in our area. Enthusiastic butterfly gardeners don't need to add these to the local landscape. For example, larval Viceroys need Willow trees, while Emperor Caterpil- lars consume leaves of hackber- ry trees. Swallowtails need different kinds of woody plants for their habitat. Palamedes Swallowtail eat any of the several Bay trees found in our wetland areas, Tiger Swallowtails consume the Bay leaves, but can get by with Tuliptrees, Black Cherry or Ash - which are not well adapted to local areas. The Giant Swallow- tail will eat any of the citrus rela- tives such as the native Wild Lime or Hercules Club, but to the detriment of citrus growers, they can also eat foliage from Orange or Grapefruit Trees. Among the Brush-foot butter- flies, some larvae have specific dietary needs, while others have broad food plant choices. Amer- ican Lady Caterpillars need sun- flower relatives like Ironweed (Vernonia) or Rabbit Tobacco (Gnaphalium obtusifolium). Red Admirals need various net- tles to feed on and thank good- ness that the locally found False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica) is not the stinging kind. Ever won- der why the Painted Lady is so common? Part of it is that there are hundreds of larval host plants for their caterpillars, including many thistles, mal- lows, and various legumes. Favored foods of many of the small Grass Skippers are lawn grasses, sedges, and native grass- es. Others have very specific diet needs such as saw palmettos or cannas. Another group the Spread-wing Skippers prefer to eat legumes including weedy beggar's ticks, clover found in pastures, or even the beans in our vegetable gardens. A final group of local butter- flies worth noting are the various Sulphurs and Whites. Among the three kinds of local sulphurs, legumes are their favored diet, so plants as the Cassias and joint vetches (Aeschynomene sp.) can be used to encourage these yellow beauties. The White but- terflies, such as the Cabbage Butterfly, rarely need encourage- ment. As their name implies, they are fond of plants from the mustard family, including .culti- vated cabbage, wetland water cress, and the comm. Weedy Shepard's Purse. Butterflies can be encour- aged by making some changes in the way you-care for your Florida Yard. These "flying flow- ers" can be more common if some host plants can be spared from mowing or herbicides. Adding critical plants to your Florida Yard can also be done, but remember the basics of growing plants still apply: don't put plants where they are riot adapted. After the Indepen- dence Day'holiday, I'll be post- ing on the Internet a chart listing local butterflies and their favored nectar and larval plants. Please let me know if you see any additions or corrections to this listing we want it to work for our community. Chew on this event The public grand opening of "Butterfly Haven" takes place Saturday, 'July 22 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission for adults, with no charge for chil- dren 12 and under, will include a snack and a beverage. In addi- tion to a butterfly garden tour, visitors also will be able to see the other beautiful and exotic creatures (panthers, bobcats, gators and many others) found at Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilita- tion Center. Come enjoy guided tours of the hiking trail and self- guided tours of the nature trail, located at 14895 NW 30th Ter- race, Okeechobee, FL 34972. For more information about ,the Center go to their website, www.arnoldswildlife.org or call (863)763-4630. I've placed more information on our Okeechobee web page, http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu. If you .need additional informa- tion on butterfly gardening, please email us at okee- chobee@ifas. ufl.edu or call us at (863)-763-6469. 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Charles Vignoles, and English engineer explored the interior of Florida during 1823, and although he did not find the lake, he alluded to its existence in his report of the St. Lucie River. The St. Lucie River "... gives the idea of having traveled al long region from the west, perhaps in the much-talked-of-Lake-Maya- co, which like the fountain of youth, has never been found," he wrote. The "Big Water" remained a Recollections A series about Florida's pioneers and history legend until the 1830s when the U.S. Army pursued Indians to its shores. In 1856, following the Indian Wars, a Lieutenant Ives drew a military map which con- tained relatively accurate draw- ings of Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades and Big Cypress in detail. Lake Okeechobee, 730 square miles, is the second largest fresh water lake within the boundaries of the United States. Only Lake Michigan is larger. The lake cov- ers a half million acres and offers 135 miles of shoreline. 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Basic mechanic knowledge, experience as an automotive service worker or Mechanic's helper preferred. Highway Maintenance Technician I. Maintains highways, municipal and rural roads, and dghts-of-ways in safe condition. Must have a valid Flodrida Commercial Drivers license, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement. 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 Clewiston 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. HOUSING PROGRAM COUNSELOR Belle Glade, FL A non-profit agency that provides money management educa- tion and counseling seeks a Counselor for its Housing Pro- gram. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing a number of services including pre and post pur- chase housing counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and foreclosure prevention counseling. Responsibilities include as- sessing clients' financial situation and recommending options and developing a budget to meet financial obligations and/or actions plans to obtain permanent housing. The position is lo- cated in Belle Glade, FL. Requirements include a completed de- gree from a 4 year college or university, previous credit or counseling experience and satisfactory credit and criminal background check. Send resume to: hr@cccsinc.,oro or fax to (404)260-3351 No phone calls please. EOE Group Treatment Coordinator Eckerd Youth Alternatives seeks a Group Treatment Coordina- tor at our residential facility in Clewiston, FL. You will provide counseling, monitor and document treatment, formulate inter- vention plans, and serve as liaison with community agencies 1-for the child. This is a documentation-odented position serv- ing youth age 10-17 years old. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Bachelor's degree in human services field, two years experi- ence with at-risk youth, and valid drivers license required. Experience in a Medicaid provider environment preferred. Resumes to: Kendra Keck EYA, 100 N. Starcrest Dr., Clear- water, FL 33765; FAX 727-461-4387; www.ecker- dyouth.org. 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Degrees must be obtained from a regional accredit- ed college/university; and coursework must reflect competen- cies.in the courses to be taught. 'Adjunct Instructors/Trainers Persons with significant and relevant experience training adult and supervisory learners are needed to conduct employee training & development workshops. Offerings include MS Of- fice Suite programs and various supervisory/business skill are- as such as time management, team building, employee motivation, managing priorities; and related leadership pro- grams. Experience with curriculum development strongly pre- ferred. Only applicants meeting requirements will be considered. To apply for any of the above positions, please submit an elec- tronic Application for Adjunct Faculty Employment, detailed re- sume and copy of transcripts at www.pbcc.edu. PBCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty positions on a continuing basis. 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Trained for hunting & field trial. $4000. 772-299-3643 or 772-559-0611 BLUE HEALER/BORDER Collie Lovable, great w/kids. $50. 863-634-1343 after 5pm. CURR PUPS Proven line. Shots, wormed. $150. 863-261-6422 ' DONKEY- lyr old, male, $100 (561)644-5418 .or (954)465-6614 HUNTING DOG, Male, 4 mos. old. $120 (863)673-1877 LAB PUPPIES- AKC, yellow, Champ Bloodline, parents on premises, S/W/HC, $650 (863)357-1841 Aerators 3), Captive Air Tanks 3), Water Softener 1) Jacuzzi pump 1) above ground pumps 2). $1000. (239)246-3549 DEMO HOMESITES WANTED NOW! For the NEW Kayak Pool! The Above Ground Pool with In-Ground Fea- tures! Unique, Opportunity. SAVE Up to $4,000. Call (866)348-7560 FREE ESTI- MATES! Financing. ' POOL, above ground, 16x3, with accessories. $75 (863)673-6295 It's never too late to find the perfect gilt. Look for it in the classiflnds. BEACH WHEELS- Catamaran Dual Trax, Fits 14'-20', Excel- lent condition. $300. (863)675-0161 ALPINE SPEAKERS- 12", Set, Type S woofers, in box with V12 amp. $200. (863)610-1421 CAR CD PLAYER- Pioneer Pre- mier 860, 2 mo old. $300. (863)634-3070 NEW COMMERCIAL CARGO TRLR w/warr, 2 new JBL spkrs 15" w/horn, 1 15" sub, w/ built in amp, 1 QSC pow- er amp w/complete rack, and EQ graphic equalizers, 2 PV Impulse Spkrs w/stand & cases, New 32 channel Yamaha mixer w/warr, all cables & access incid; New Pro One 88 key Keyboard w/road case w/ Aleses mini verb effects. $8500 or best offer (239)872-2371 SURROUND SOUND- RCA 150 watts, charcoal/blk, ask- ing $125 (863)697-8906 TOSHIBA- Model CF3566A, 35" Works good. $150. (863)675-0161 TV, Hitachi, 50" LCD, widescreen, as new. $900 S(772)473-0398 or (863)763-3039 GENERATOR, 7200 watt, 240v, single phase, portable w/wheels, good cond., $1000. (863)763-1933 GENERATOR- Coleman Pow- ermate, 4000 watts, de- pendable power, $250 (863)675-4970 GENERATOR- Guardian, 12KW w/ATS LP or Nat gas, New $2500. (863)467-9390 SHOP VAC- Sears, heavy duty, 12 gal, with attachments, 4 HP wet/dry, exc cond $20 (863)675-2596 RAINBOW VACUUM, w/acces- sories. $550 or best offer. (863)357-1929 VACUUM CLEANERS, (2), Kir- by, with all attachments. $300 will sell separately. Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13,2006 1 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 [House -Sia C- -*- JIXC PTI--A ''- *:- '. IE S -" .. .> -., .' I L ,r**~~*~fpJ.w ew .'Jr Phone: 863-946-3900 Fax- 863-946-3902 To Hon LI 498 US Hwy. 27, Moore Haven EVERGLADES e lelrey A.Davis Real Estate Brkex I REALTry, InC.^.- - SMOOREAVN ; Waterfront Rentals & Income *HO This Newly Renovated 313BR2BA in walking distance to W ro -t A THERESA LEE woos school. Home is located on a corner Lot MOTIVATED Producing Property Available, "TERI"RANGELar SELLER 499 Avenue L $ -1 Price Ieduced to $169,6)00 Call For Further Details. Licensed Broker *yard RIGHT IN! this etremely well rmaintaiined ,(553)9530 7 o863Licensed Broker NE2 gorgeous hiomi on two lots is ready t l you. 742 Avenue tc -0075O :? (863) 228-1142 I'with many XTRAS $142,000 BONITA SPRINGS (25!) 957 Home On The Water 2235RiversideDr.Beantifi2BWAwBT2 A f 2lA HOME w PIAT0 '2 F a private dock & beautsidl porch, overlooking the Caloosaatee, I & BAT LIFT. oe REDUCED to $895.5000 330 W. Sugarland Hwy., Suite 9, Clewiston, FL 33440 .2 ca Oiv $41k INCLUDES BOAT.S2C2,+ On Jolmeon ,15. $8,5FLAGHOLE www.oldetownerealty.citymax.com ( 'NsDER ( ....' onelh New OnThearket2BfB/Aon5hots,328Ave. N,$129,995 CountryLiving2BIV2BA 1121 Cabbage Way, $145,000 ASK US ABOUT OL Of Trl\ ,t'E ,'. i\ FSBO PROGRAM! CO Brand New CBS Home 3BIR/2BA Waterfront Properfy, LAKEPORT FlFICE tiH' fl II fTI Cie 2485 Riverside Drive,$409,375 HnnOm. n TheC,'ndhl:' lI '.,.0 NIIOFFICE'F O OUR LICENSEDITEAM.: side Va m F Rat sr2 BRBA Mobile JustReduced. Mat 11-Fcs9-6 3/2 - I [omre ill a vervgziet area. 290 Flrxida Avenue, $ 52;375 MONTUR- -Sat. 11- Close H ur ry ... Brand New S CBS Homrg 3BRi2BA 943 Gerace Ct 3 Sun. by appt. only X THR options avaiabe, btuy$170,375, rent $ 1,2(00 monntsh, Mini-Ranch 3Br2BA 124 Morse Club Ave $ S-'0, b yun f Wr C lease w/ option to buy Make an appointment today." S142,00OJusr Reduced. OFFICE MANAGER COy City Limits Road .226 ac Just REDUCEDTO $67,390 li- ,r. ..... A..... ..r.... i. ff' lednced to $48,500 Se fHa?/ Espanoil; 'a y Avenue Kl 8 Lot package, water, sewer, near park, river 1 2 r. ... *.. l GERARDO *32 & tennis courts, ZON D COMMERCIAL $320,000 1.25 Acres on 445 I r i,. i .. i v 5 Acres on 440 S AskiR Lot ByThe Water .126 ac 908 riverside $169,000 Grania St both lots / It-- I.-, ,1 r $82.000 RANGEL, SR. hAREN S.\NDELLIt TERESA RLUNKLES kLE y Moore Haven Yacht Cinb too many to list in this quiet RTQb ,2 (863)- 228-0627 (863) 885-2187 ., S coninunimtvcall us. Water Front Prop.tpy in Tprkey Creek. 2BIV2BA oni the ( 2-02 51 SCOterci$lPw2perty229ActsooffoliginwayUS 27 $165,.0( canal with a dock, recently updated, $410.990 MooreHsvenCTaierGard3nisLtsStartr $38,000 ClearedLevel Lot.220acres, CanopylI I Af$33,210 SReduced What a Deal 2 lots on El Dorado Ave. $45,000 PALI MDALE -NE' HS ighway l27 5.91 acres, Zoned commercial, Start j e Are.. 3',Ir rr .,1 ,lIi I ,hi. rr ',, in M our Own Busimness $775,000 Owner Will Subdivide I N Azw nr isores STBLITFFIE CH4PA4AN jESSICA ROSEN Af4RSHALI BERNER 2C0SAL '(863) 228-7185 (863) 228-0447 (863) 228-3265 (. (863)) 983-6663W '' .+ S (863) 983-9770 a / : uulrd I% L lev.. BO ... " WEBSTrE: DYESSPRALESTATE.COM EMAl-: ANN@DYESSREAL.KSTATE.COM (863)983559 I ' .L.tBEI HOU (RS-." 9,839770,rh:,n ,,a mridi I. k",. h,, ANN'DYESS LAURASMIfTH TRAWSDYESS A F- EUCAGONZALEZ l, I.,,,,e i ',, ...... . (863) 983-8979 (863)599-1209 (863)228-2215 SE HABLA ESPANOL q-nl e ,1,e, M ,1gqIMIm ll ..,'' ... .. (863)228-0023 1i )'r t i, ; t, ,, h,, ,,, -, I RESIDENTIAL Condo Bass Capital $179K Flaghole 2.41 acres $135,000 H. C-...I.i...l'1 ... *" I " 3BR, 1 1/2BA as is CBS'li- 14BR, IVR LotonCommercio$20K .', ,,,ir. $135,000 2BAiN t1BA iUnit3 Davidson Rd 2 ac Residential .,q,,rlI: I ? I-,lly .,,,,, l,, I pill ,.i mii.l III 2BR, 1 1000 $209,900 "";,,a na, .",,,vltu, ,, S.,,.qdE PENDING 3BR, 1BA $168,000 2BR, 1 1/2 BA Condo (8) +/-55acres$25W/acGladesCo. Il e,, A r 'i.'. .r.iii r P .n r Ir .N. 1-1 rV.i. IP 3 B R 2B A lacre $150K B rngaloffers. L' :.r, L '"irjlir ir 1, l. ITr l I 3.'Iii hJ-:.i. 'i LBr. d .:.r, feD, M,.,rEN ,. r t,,: .. Hcrr,',a $320,000 MOBILE HOMES Watercress Farm 15 acres ",in .,r, r, a I BD i8 ... .RADYTO BUILD 10 acres $300,000 4BR,.2BA New Home 3BR/2BA Joshua Blvd PToneerPlaitatimon i:" ,I,,:, t :i.T, r ".. .5.; ,eris alrnsc r. ; TllfO 1l $345,000 $115,000 a5 sLaDdodea d $525,000.00 ,Go ,, ,,,', 0 rL. ,i as. l,, 4BR, 2BA Flaghole cu-,'1sro, mPIOAm E cc ,LoOLn il, -' l. i ll, U. ,, '.1,, ,,i.fi tEPET D G 3BR.2BAManv Extras $200..000 23 p, n $69900 '. .... r, ,0 1.,,,3..... ,,, ,,,,, ,,, ..'Q IJ I ag D i- "3 F ,E~.. l i ,'f l tl ,, ..0.1U0 rlil iCOM V11VERC IAL, i i .. I. ..il. l... ; iri -i ul b. ni l t1. r.,lj 3B JBA Hu iil- h i CO .M ERCIAL H, ,..i ,h,,,,, .. ,, .. .' 2 I'I I i, '. l' I. 'i i I .:.-r.c: G,.-.1 -.r.n it.-.n 3BR. 2BA9 DUL H E i.''%( Buildii. '4"7 -r, ti. ol.r, i S ', ," ,J It.." li:.'.i 1 --, itI' 213R. .'BA SV NTH E a., Lte l i s7 lii .., .. i5i m ,. .I., 1 t LU li 12R. BP2 F O tI M,,be H1% ne on 532 I, 1 .. ,-'. , $ L-33ti,Ou'. t i' ', ,A*ff ''r, i,, G 4 ... E-.S.. .L.. ...m f, a. '..lR ,, i..G A .i .. .. $B., B. ,, ,, ,. 1 ..9 + 2 2BR '8.4 2 e;,ry li40.r. VACA.NT cN at.i ti "'t .'BR, IBA Dul l, I ,Ii.-K ,tl C-A f it .LiLr- ii AAt I i J.i.. .,, i'j I. IC-.pa7 , NEED SPACE? LOVE TO ENTERTAIN? 'a ... .....R , 1 .UPA This 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath with pool & ... .. .... I - atrium is just for you?? Catl for. rS.howing ............ : "" L. ., ., Did we mention the saty? I MLS - A. AfiiY J?'cMimM74W4'~It~j4$ ~ ~ 54. ~' 'Mom, 17 ' Luan B. S.... Walker Lie. Real Estate Broker ia 863-677-1010 Seeelaler Ae BSeutiful trees that r, :Lide wild maple and oal i Small mar, made lake hidden in rha,, ir-c & brusi There is an abundant of wildlife 2.5 ac S74.9K Get Preconstruction Price 4 aia.laible 3BR/2BA I C1 r garar.e locaitec in To.-as Ave., Harlem Subdisi.on 16 73 s,] fi Special Loan package. Lul s Builders. I160K Rental on North side 3bd/2ba over 2000 sqft living. Recently remodeled. 503 E. Pasadena S1,500 per month. Short term lease ok. 3 Acres for Lease Only on -i.', miles North of town. $150 per a:r- per month.' Corona SAE PENDING 2.0 Acres on Hwy 27 Zoned Commercial S825 ft. on US Hwy 27 as indicated on survey Three (3) Public water meters Two (2) septic systems SSteel Buildings 50x00 with 6 4x1.4 Bay doors Electric Power of 220 and up (3 phase power) S1,800,0.00.00/$ 90,000.00 per acre The Oaks at Clewiston 10 2bd/1 .5ba Condominiums located on Aztec .. .Io.nthl, HOA fee of $125.00 includes ii o i ,ii-.n. -1 Lawn & all common area maintenance Irrigation maintenance Exterior pest control Roof maintenance reserves Exterior painting reserves Common area insurance $139,900.00 per condo I Operating Fish Farm'! Lo:,I -,q 131 Jan inviestmen .Ir:,rDr.nit' FP rhap' a r.r, tus, ness er iure' Frct'rt.9 s i :,-ret a 'ur, -da with 2 Phases of a 4- Phas-, optratinc.' neJail conioleted. Currently, all production is sold outf'a demand excJeds supply Will .i lmar- ket in ne.d of more prJuci aan ideal Ic.a t'on and a t able developinnr plan r"adi3, r. expand this is a ,r-.at opprnuaiitj i6r anr, one aiming for fantastic returns. "ilLS Oi0645 I3'? Call Glenn @ 677-1441 for more information iMontura Ranch Estates An established and operating Animal Rescue Center. Properr' i on 3 -4 're.s r,,f Larnd H..' :.ur h':.me and buiinri? r- all t er.let -r i'.'1 a 4 r.x nm 2 oath nr. bille -r e 'Ji:,i -e t.. :. appC.cnarei $274,900 Ml_-# 21:ij 044:.A 6 3)lnvestment Opportunity 13 Acres of Producing Orange Grovel! Hiq i and dry, will, irrigation from bordering craial ",dd.Jq,nal acreage available. Listed a: $201 p.er '.:re MLS# 200626483 Suns '..i l 20u6?0432 5)Seminole Manor 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile Home walking distance from Clewiston High School and Clewiston Elementary Schools. Reduced to $89,900!! MLS# 200636722 New Usting1! 3 br/2 baCBS Home on 1/3 ac in Hooker's Point.. New roof and new paint inside and out Priced to sell at $207,000 MLS#200650646 863-228-6867 1l Hooker's Point 3 Br 2 E,, MN H n i O3 a:res" le. Metal roof o..er Ltted at $89,900 ML&4 200642005 2" New Listing!' 4 Br/2 Ba M/H ('98 home' ,r Mernti on 1.25 Acres. Newly reincmodeled M3at,-r bath. $139,900 MLSi 2r,0r4-4r.44 3) Moore Hasen River Gardens. 2 lorc ed,' f,d r ,i nei ri l ome. Call for de ais i" 4) Montura Ranch Estates We have many lots front, 1.25 acres and up. Priced from 40:k anrd up SP;oneer Plantation ? acres on ...era Sr Reduc-rl to $65 0000 MLS# 6) Ridgdill Subdivision 2 Waterfront M/H Lots.l Will not last long at $55K Each!! MLS# 200644619 7) Pioneer Plantation 5 Acres located on 20th St. Just north of Tampa ivith access from Tampa. MLST 8) Port Labelle Need a place to build your dream home? Residential Lot @> 544,900.00 Call for details. 9) Need a breeze from a lake? A 2005 3bd/2 ba with large closets. Also a porch viewing a beautiful land- scaped yard. Only 139,900.00 10) Free Mobile Home!! When you buy this 15 acres of land on Al Don Farming Rd. Property is fenced/cross fenced. Convenient access to Clewiston and Labelle MLS# 200652207 4 h wabhI Lpanel I New Listina' YES YOU CAN o,,, a 2bd.'i ba recen'l, updated starter home for an unbeliev able sales price of $74,900.00 2. A Winding Creek & 2 Ponds Are only part of the beauty of tills 3.1'l ba mnob'il home on S10u acres Of ,courte- there's a one car garage, a 2 vehicle car port & a 12x1 2 shed. More than a new home for you @$249,900. This is a whole new look onljfe. 3. Happy Camper Oak head that are yours and a pond plus squirrels, tao.i.o'i and deer for neighbors. This exceptional land is a great place for weekend camping until you build your special hbme. Priced to put a smile on your face @ $399K MLS# 200611965 4. New Listingi 2 Bd/2 jiwj side cc nei lot on Uir.l4 e ar repairs l-- w r, r la s long @ -3 ,- 5. Montura Ranch Estates S EALN-PENRING 263 Hunting Club $42,000 770 S. Shetland $44,900 735 S. Palm $49,000 530 S. Shetland $52,500 325 N. Nogal St. 1.25 ac. $39,900 Maribel Gonzalez 561-722-7347 S Habd EUpanol Definitely Not Nice, In fact it's a 2 Bd disaster! Fix It Up and it may just be livable. Arywa'y, buy this doublee ,d I.|?ie home in Semiriiole NM- 'lVrr not much more than the lot value at $39.9K Why Pay high space rents when you can own the land with a 38ffAIih double- wide with I fr a double carport, pato, and shed in Easy Life subdivision It's going to sell fast at $79,900. Looking for vacant land? Well bring your horses because I've got 1.25 acres tracts available now in Montura Ranch Estates. Give me a call today! Are you looking for peace and quiet? Well I've got a bedroom 2bath doublewide that sits on 1.25 acres in Montura Ranch Estates and is very secluded. Only $140.000.00 a-- Sam J. Walker 863-677-1013 just O 1fdplhqh wood home AIF I IIllieaut ful 1,/0 3, WIhIW FlagholeI!!! Oak trees, paved drive- way, 5' fence & pole barn on 1 acre lot. Almost forgot the beautiful -emodeled mobile home Listed .' $16 500 00 You won't want to miss out on a deal like this' 2003 4bd.'2ba dou- blewide on 2.16 acres Property fea- tures a second mobile home, large steel building and storage sheds. $225,000.00 Eioneer Plantation 420 Union Ave. 2.5 Acres $72.9K 4150 Pioneer 17th St. 2.5 Ac $65K 5205 Pioneer 22nd St. 5 Ac $130K The Best 1,41 acre lake front lot in Montura 105 Pinelake Ave. Call for showing $77,900.00 Located in Central ClewistonThis well 'maintained 2bd/2ba home is perfect for the 1st home buyer or Investment property. Priced at $139,900.00 this new listing will not last long! 5 acres in'Lake Port Granddaddy Oaks $200K A little piece of Heaven! 775 County Rd.721 Loop NE Beautiful 2 story home /w spiral staircase and wood floors. Big backyard w/ boat access, to the Gulf and directaccess to Lake Okeechobee. Home on one acre among oak Hammocks. $575K Vacant Land in Harlem! .19 acres Sn.o0 o0n0 Cathy S. Ashley Enrique Jerry W. F- .. ChSarles Garcia P. Wood .Acosta Smith H. Kehm 863-228-4798 863-228-1132 305-506-5876 561-261-3444 3059682242 St Hubla. EPpa0ol. St Ibbla Espa1 ahA A305-968-2242 Very spacious 2001 manufactured New Listing MONTURAI 7.40 S. Reduced Again! *3BD/28A Nice Montura Ranch Estates Want to Own a Business? 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 Check this Out! Established ..... are looking for. This 3bd 2ba home has MH, 6' fence, beautiful lot and trees, Horseshoe Ac. @ $119,000 S Acres in Pioneer, potential for commercial upholstery busi- several walk-in closets and a very large liv- detached ca and shed, immacu- Don't Let This One Slip Away! great home site $165K ness and property S250K in/dinin his home is b late! Offered @ $44,900.00 priced bd/ ba on huge lots in Horseshoe 2 Acres, 3bd/2ba mobile home, Own a Piece of Paradise eing/dininga aa9.This home is being to sell. MLS# 200650349 Acres. Bring all offers. Seller fenced, Montura Ranches $1^65K Be---autf iin lot Looking for a charming deal on the Motivated $165K Beautiful building lot/invest-6- . 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 - 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 LaBelle $49.9K Reduced for 1 2 Texas Ave rocker. Home sits on 1 acre of land in acter from the moment you step garage, well maintained $224.9K 3/2 Brick home, pool, new roof, Quick Sale 1 12 Texas Ave. Flaghole. Homehastile&hardwoodfloors 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, 5ft and a great layout just add to the water heaters, split floor plan, new listing a "Must See"! $305K home f sIrllcent Dr. throughout. Recently remodeled, in charm. This gean is a great starter tile throughout home, freshly paint- fence around property, and pole barn in home or investm pportr and ie uchir g s i -- This wel land- A New Home at an home or t i t opportunity and is A New Home at an back yard. Get your hands on this beauty located in a great neighborhood @ rpaio, new roof, too many extras to Plan king Don't Miss Out[ $225,000. Affordable Price! for $162,500 $139,900.. MLS# 200638721 name' A must sea$49,900$1qAr0 Affordable Price! Got Land? Looking for development 1,670 sqft.CBS Home. Come See This Little Piece Of Heaven In FLAGHOLE! This home is all country land? 28 acs. in LaBelle Ranchettes' Ready to move in! 3bd/2ba manu- Over 50? Own your own The Country! CBS House on 5 acres in living on the outside and nothing but Priced to sell fast 34Kperacre actured home in Moore haven home for less than 50k bd/2b/1 car garage Flaghole 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, city on the inside! This 1984 3/2 Need Some Space? Spacious 59 P home for less than 5000d/2aa/i Car garage screened Lanai, 960 sq. ft. garage, loaded Fleetwood DWMH has been completely 4bd/2ba doublewide MH in Montura 2.5 acres Perimeter Rd. $99,000 Sportsman's Village located on Texas Ave. with Oak trees Reduced to $399,000 renovated you'll think you'vstepped Split floor plan, living room, family MH on T.25 acres in Montura sti e i o a r S hom e ith n 2. room, too many extras! Hurry, won't $118,900 Back On The Market! 3 bed- City Water & Sewage. Gone l l le ;h a "acres with its own private pond and last! Motivated Seller! Only 51591< Reduced! Moore Haven 3bd/2ba, ton l A1T~ t on er,.I+fI ......rnE le' I[ you can't ask for more! A great home Looking for a weekend get away or CBS house $200,000.00 Appliance package A.. d,.3 VF.' J brad at a great price we've priced right to starter home? 2bd/2ba single wide New ListinP 1995 Homes of Merit Piopn of ing ,1., Nl N,, sell. Offered at $179,900. Call today MH in Montura RanchEstates fenced fenceistance of shopping included. for your appointment!! MLS# and on paved road. Only $84.9K MH, fence, above rou 39.9K poo lots of storage, anT metal roof:.$139.9K JUST REDUCED!!! Absolutely Gorgeous 200640508 New Listing' Spcluded wsll maintain Neat & clean. S135,900.00 2004 Home; ,nFLAfit :, i t brand new 19 2.5 acres in Pioneer $70K Co me rial Property Read T condition. T1' l | ,.me with fami is nul jfl- '.2 4" rj.is ni : pa. p i la ; New commercial lot listing ReaaM v Q .0 ly room has ft. anhas f as acre lIml 'noz I -' 'm de 1-r.' I J I or)J.1 5 acres in LaDeca $125K in Clewiston $89,990.00 $1 6 M In ! great view ,F:rj. This home is o0r, 1 ta ty ".r"als cr a.3 1 .4"',1: $ 165,000.00. being offered for $132,500. r >,mnacuur.v als n,, ,a i ,,., * 931 0se S S I Houses, Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale I Houses Sale 3. 1 I'vvu.w ----------- I1 N G;: 2 1 Mtl -n I f 5 ( c- v,1lth SSTIN GS: h rand n olr.-e h.m Jknc S9)9,K ,r WK,'tt .\(OMnIR% ( I\kM: 32 PU'SIBl.t t10 DL PI-1- mI,- upi'igd, milh I nA,ll E:4t2, over 3,000 sq.ofliv- improvements. $169.9K recently reanodeled& repaired! VACANT LOTS NEY STOP THE CAR: 2/1 *PLENTY OF MONTURA I home w! a nice sized back LOTS to choose from! REDUCED $134,900: CALL TO INQUIRE. CW CONS ftlrT 2 *HWY. 27 Commercial property M MMrfsfci tn, ow available in Sou l ,Bay: Ask ! Call for info. S309,900. OR THE PRICE OF ONE: *Mobile Hoine lot For Sale, wait- 2 kitchens all wrapped up in ing for your niew manufactured home! home.S42,000. UNTRY LIVING WITH 'OVER 25 ACRES OF COM- Y CONVENIENCE.. North MERCIALPROPERTY located living at an affordable price. in Clewiston on Highway 27, w/over 2000 sq.ft. of living. Orange Groves and y! Hurry! DEAL FELL more! Call to inquire. OUGH plus, INSPECTIONS 11/TED! O ~lrde WUFACWR1.ED HOMES C w/den, sits on 1.25 acres. To w e ng $149,900, aT e t 5 clean and pOletine 3/2 could Realty y {'*' would like to 1W LISTING: 2/2 doublewide congratulate oore Haven. $104,900. W LISTING: Yard, yard & and welcome yard. 3/3 manuftaetuied home fessica Rosen aed very spacious. t IVATE COUNTRY SET- to our team! iL rto r- a C FEATURED K access arem wh meawa 3 nurnuten ro apLoca 312 mod pool firepa, apt or plan, l a fW t efloora. priced at 4290,000 MOT R'ATED SELLER BRING orrEPs,! Imill 'I f1,, ',t,'i Lhn i I/ ok, 0 Car0olyn Thomas 946-2005 es a sooiak 0Ann 0 Donohue 228-0221 David Rister 634-2157 . +ii i i .. I ' Thursday, July 13. 2006 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee -Imai H Agriculture Rentals Christmas Trees 745 Apartments 905 Farm Equpsnit 805 Business Places 910 Farm e aPct 810 Commercial Fa. MkBcam Aeous B815 Property 915 Farm Produce 820 Condos/ Farm Services Townhouses Rent920 Offered 825 Farm Property - Farm Suppliel/ Rent 925 Services Wat ed 830 House Rent 930 Fetler 835 Land Ret 935 Horses 840 Resort Property - Landscaping Rent 945 Supplies 845 Roommate 950 Lam & Garden 850 Rooms to Rent 955 ,Liveiock 855 Storage Space - Po2/SJpplas B560 Rent 960 Seus8-Rent093 aI 3BR/2BA-ALL APPLIANCES Sincl. W/D & D/W. 30' deep APPALOOSA GELDING, white, 1 car gar. $1400/mo. (2) Avail. 12 years old. $1000 approx.8/1. 863-946-3333 (863)763-0367 or (863)801-1849 MONTURA, New home 3br, HR, TRAiLR & TAC- 2ba $950. mo. + Sec dep, HORSE, TRAILER & TACK- 1st & Last mo. rent. < Pkg deal. Beautiful Quarter (863)675-6129 horse, 12 yr old Mare. $2000. (863)357-1693 OfcSa o HORSE TRAILER, 2-horse, Rn I9 needs some work, tongue pull, good floor. $500 or best Offer. (954)520-6707 PALOMINO GELDING- 5 yrs, 15.3 hand, Not a beginner Horse. $1500. (863)357-1945 Evenings Thoroughbred Mare, in foal to -Build Germanwarm bUpTo10dod stal000SQ.FTon super sweet, $2500. UpTo10,000SQ. FT (863)357-JUMP Belle Glade Area CLASSIC WHEEL HORSE - Tractor 42" cut, all pullies, lots Sof grease fittings, cast ironh eng. $800.863-697-2434 i FINISH MOWER- 5ft, Bush Hog, $500 excellent'condi- tion (863)697-3008 LAWN MOWER, Snapper, I I I --- 16hp, runs good. $275 - (863)763-6591 RIDING MOWER- MTD. 4,2' S cut, 3wks new, Daid $1000, Commercial sell for $700 (863)357-3632 Property Sale 1010 Condos/' ROTO TILLER- Troy bullt. Townhouses Sale1015 Used 2 seasons, good con- Farms Sale 1020 edition $300 (863;357-3632 Houses Sale 1025 Hunting Property 1030 SNAPPER YARD MACHINE Investment 0 turn, 33," cut, c..oonra Property Sale 1035. $950. (863)763-3551 Land Sale 1040 1 Lots Sale 1045 WEED EATER:'S1IHL. Model Open House 1050 (863)675-01 Out of State - (863)675-01 6 9Property Sale 1055 Property Inspection1060 Livsock ] Real Estate Wanted 1065 Resort Property * BARBARDOSBLACK BELLY Sale 1070 SHEEP (3)i 1 ale 2 Warehouse Space 1075 male b3bi;.,3 mos. old Waterfront Property 1080 S 1I50 for a 541520-6707 FEEDER PIGt15- $15 ea, 3 un , 2yr old Si s $150 ea - 1239)826-5226 Okeechotee Livestock CLEWISTON, Townhouse, MarketSgales every 2br, 2ba, New NC & other up- Mon. 12pm & every grades. Near Lake Okeecho- Tues. 11 an.763-3127 bee $150K. 863-228-4535 The most impo 20 minutes of yo is the time spent i with your child birth to age ni CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES Modular/Floor Plans. From $79,900 & up, 3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use your land as down payment. Financing available. 863-673-6417 or 561-721-5299 BRAND NEW IN OKEECHOBEE DIRECT FROM BUILDER- 2 to choose from, 3br,2ba, on large lot, end of quiet cul-de- Ssac, designed by famous Palm Beach Architect, tile throughout, all amenities, $205,000 (561)718-2822 or cpbirdie@adelphia.net CLEWISTON, WATERFRONT 3 Bdrm., 2 Ba, HUGE Living Room, Nice Dining Room & Family room. 1/4 acre fenced, new roof & dock. $169,500 neg. (863)805-0272 LaBefle 3/3 Down Town, Near Courthouse. Lg. rooms, Top Area $218K or Annual Lease $1800 mo. 561-441-2800 PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades galore! Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. Near School. Price to sell. $179,500. or Annual Lease $1900. Owner 863-673-5071 cshdz 04@earthlink.net PORT LaBelle: Unit 4 Ideal 3/1 Starter Home. New roof. Lg. yd. Pdceto sell. $146,000. Owner 863-673-5071 SELL YOUR HOUSE IN 3 DAYS!!! Cash or terms. Call Elizabeth for details. (561)531-0043 15 ACRE FLORIDA RANCH ESTATE Only $69,9001 Short Drive to the Gulf of Mexico Just Minutes from 1-10. -Won't last! Call Now! (866)950-5263 Ext 650. ALABAMA WATERFRONT ACREAGE 2 hours from At- lanta & the Coast. Gated with exceptional amenities, in- cluding boat slips. 1/2 to 3. acres from the $40's. Near great historic town. Call (866)882-1107. ASHEVILLE, NC AREA ACREAGE 1 to 8 acre par- cels. Gated community on 4 miles of riverfront. Superb planned amenities. Excep- tional mountain and river sites. Preview Phase II now! (866)292-5762. Cool Western NC Mountains- escape the heat, hurricanes and high prices. Homes, cabins, lots acreage, invest- ments. Prudential Great Smokys Realty, Downtown Bryson City. Call (877)476-6597. i '- 1. rtant ur day reading from ine. J BEAUTIFUL N. CAROLINA. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. FREE COLOR BROCHURE & INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES W/ SPEC- TACULAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST- MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com (800)841-5868. Buyers Market Coastal North Carolina 95-100% LTV Fi- nancing Call CCL lnc' Realty (800)682-9951. East Tennessee- Norris Lake 5.6 acre wooded LAKE- FRONT lot- $66,500 5.1 acre wooded VIEW lot- $28,900 Call Lakeside Realty @ (423 626-5820 Or visit www.akesiderealty-tn.com, GEORGIA- BLAIRSVILLE NORTH GEORGIA MOUN- TAINS. Land, Homes, Com- mercial & Investment. "EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD" Jane Baer Realty, (706)745-2261, (800)820-7829 www.jane- baerre.alty.com. lane- baer@alltel.net. Gulf front lots $595k. Homes starting mid $300k. New master planned ocean front communityon beautiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, TX. www.clnnamon- shore.com, (866)891-5163. KY DEEP WATER PARCEL 1.38 acres overlooking Lake Barkley. 90 mnn to Nashville, minutes to Land Between the Lakes. Just $47,000. Won't lastI Owner (866)339-4966. LAKE LAND SALE' 3 Acres with Boat Slip -Only $29,9001 Direct Access to 33,000-acre mountain lake in Tennessee with boat slip. Available 8/26! (800)770-9311, exL816. LAKEFRONT PREDEVELOP- MENT OPPORTUNITY! www.grandeharbor.info. All water- access homesites di- rect from the developer. Most amenities already In. Far below market value, from 4-79,900. Possible 18 mo NO PAYMENTS' Call Nowl (888)BY-LAKES. LOOKING TO OWN LAND? In- vest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront proper- ties, 20 to 200 acres. For FREE Special Land Reports: www. landbuyers- guide.com/fl. MAINE OCEANFRONT BAR- GAIN 4+ Acres 220' water- front only $149,900 5+ acres, ocean access only $34,900. Enjoy spectacular 4+ acre oceanfront parcel w/ over 220' of private shoreline. Or relax on your 5+ acre ocean access lot w/ deeded access to gorgeous private sandy beach. Sur- veyed, soil tested, paved rd in gated community. Great owner financing. Call L&S Realty (207)781-3343 coastalmaineland.com. MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD WINTERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins, Land CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T I E S www.exitmurphy.com. NEW LOG HOME PACKAGE! 3 Acres with Boat Slip Only $89,900! Direct access to 33,000 acre mountain lake in Tennessee. Available 8/26! (800)770-9311, ExL821. NEW TO MARKET! LAKE- FRONT & EQUESTRIAN PARCELS 7+ Acres-Eques- trian Parcel- $209,900 8+ Acres- Direct Lakefront- $269,900 2+ Acres Home- site-$119,900 Located min- utes from downtown Jacksonville, FL. Private Gat- ed Community. Miles of Bri- die Trails, Rec. Area, Fishing & Boating. Call: (877)JRC- LAND Flodrida Land & Ranch- es, LLC. TN ACREAGE W/ VIEWS! 1 to to Fall Creek Falls. Owners' clubhouse, nature trails. From the $40's! Call (866)292-5769. VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with frontage on very large pris- tine creek, very private, ex- cellent fishing, canoeing, good access, near New Riv- er Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner (866)789-8535 www.mountainsofVA.com. View online Western North Carolina, North Georgia Real Estate magazine www.mtla- kesreguide.com Homes, cabins, land, rentals. "Best investment area in U.S.A." says Forbes Magazine Up- dated monthly. Western New Mexico Private 74 Acre Ranch $129,990 and 20 Picturesque Acres $54,990. Scenic region with mountain views, tall trees, rolling hills, meadows, wild- life. Enjo horses, hunting, hiking, ATV'S. Perfect to build your family ranch or re- treat, retirement or second home with electricity. 100% financing. NALC (866)365-2825.. 5HP GO CART Good condi- tion, runs. $400. 863-467-0109 ARTICAT DVX 250 06, 4 Wheeler. Auto., Like new. Low hours. $3500 or best offer. Nick @ 863-697-0383 GO CARTS- (2) Mlanco 6.5hp 2 seater, new tires. Murray 6hp 1 seater. Both run great, $1400 (863)674-0539 HONDA RANCHER ES '04 $3500. 863-675-6568 JET SKI, '96, 3 seater, $2500 Sor best offer or trade for four wheeler. (863)673-0104 SUZUKI 125'83- w/Reverse. Runs great! $400 or best offer 863-697-2434 SUZUKI 2001 80HP- Runs, excellent cond. $2200. 863-467-0109 SaleMobile Home 1 Mobile Homes ! Sale 020M HOUSES & TRAILER LOTS For Rent, Near Clewiston, Dr. L E, Thompson, Jr. (754)224-0364 FLAGHOLE, 3BR/2BA, 2004 Doublewide, with pole barn, on 2.5 acres. Must see!! Beautiful! (863)902-0369 LABELLE- Mobile home 0.45 acre comer lot with pond. $95,000 (863)673-2754 Owner/Realtor PALM HARBOR HOMES Fac- tory Model Center LARGEST in America!lModular, Mobile and Stilt Homes. Call for FREE Color Brochures! (800)622-2832. READING A NEWSPAPER.. mames you a more informed and teresini person. No wondernewspaperreaders are more scMesfull Recreation Beats 3005 Cmpers/RVs 3010 Jt awls 3015 Marine Accenories 3020 Marin Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Veahl es/ATVs 3035 BASS TRACKER- '94, 18' Pro, Aluminum, 75 hp Mercury. $2500 Firm. In Moore Haven (239)633-7173 CABIN BOAT- Fiberform fly- bridge, '80, 25', 5.7 Mercruiser I/O. Trailer, All electronics incl'd. $2400. (239)369-9725 EVENRUDE 115, 17ft., runs great, wide boat. turn ey ready 11600 (863)467-1290 PONTOON BOAT: 24 Ft. w/115 hp engine, generator, lights & many extra's. $4500. (863)634-5225 SEA KAYAK, Touring Style, Model Prijon Kodiak, 17 Ft., Good condition. $400. (863)357-7406 Bus converted into RV, rebuilt eng., runs great, $1500 firm. 239-657-3387 or 505-317-5577 SHADOW CRUISER- '98 slide in camper, fully contained, like new; $2500 (863)675-0604 TRAVEL TRAILER: 27 Ft., Ready to go w/Air & Heat. All accessories. $2500. (863)674-1355 REESE 5TH WHEEL HITCH- for 15K Ib trailer weight, $295 (863)467-6696 Seadoo, '95, runs good, $1500 or. best offer. (863)673-6085 MERC ALUMINUM PROP- Like new, Fits 90hp. Hub kit included. $70. (863)763-1424 OMC BOAT MOTOR, 14hp. $700 (863)763-7609 HARLEY DAVIDSON IRON HEAD '74. $3000 Call for de- tails. (239)357-6889 LaBelle area. SUZUKI VOLUSTIA INTRUDER 2002, Garage kept. 1 Owner. 1900 org. mis. $4,600 Firm. Call (863)763-3451 Okee 00 -mrB^BB L- Automobiles A tm obi UTILITY TRAILER- 16', Excel- lent condition. $,1000. or NE COUNTYSCHOOLDISTRICT jII best offer. (863)675-6568POSEDRULE Automobiles 405y SUBMITTED BY: R.ScottCooper DATE:7/25/06 Antos Wanted 4010 SUBJECT AREA: 426 Stndant and SteffWers Classic Cars 4015 CHEVY CONV VAN '92- 4.3V6, S AREA426SdtandStWes CommercialTr ks 40 nice van, $900 EXECUTIVESUMMARYOFPURPOSEThe proposed ruleestabishesthe pofcy for Con ercl Tructio ks 4 (20 863)675-007-7 studendtandtfwellness. Construction Equipment 4025 Ford Hightop Van, '89, V8, CITATIONOFLEGALJAUTHORITY:1001.41,1003.42,1003.46and1006.06,F.S. Foreign Cars 4030 sofa bed, tow pkg., 178k CITATION OF SPECIFIC LEGAL REFERENCE: 1001.41, 1003.42, 1003.46 and Four Wheel Drive 4035 miles, $2000. LaBelle Area. 10oo6.06,F.s. Heavy Duty Trucks44O (863)675-4970 Iv. msg. FULL TEXT:A c yof lte tof ro rle may be obtained, without Parts Repairs 4045 cost, attheOfficeoft Supednt OfSchoos. Pickup Trucks 4050 GMC VAN '91- 3/4 ton, has . Sport Utility 4o55 some rust, runs & drives EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes the policy for student and Tractor Trailers 4060 great, real strong work van statifwess. Utility Trailers 4065 $800 neg. (863)763-4149 STATEMENT OF REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed icy revision will create no Vans 4070 .. .. .... ....... addialstrct economic impact in excess of $100.00 except for the costs of printing and diso "ions. LOCATION OF MEETING, TIME AND DATE: Hendry County School Board Meeting '^P bi Room, 25 E. Hi .Avenue, LkBi, FL at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter A uto o iles 4005-1 mattermaybeh oJly 25,2006. Noe:CADILLAC DEVILLE Ay person wh wihes to provide the Schol Board wth Information re CADILLAC DEVILLIE '99- 1 1 WI p osiaeeardnit en oer l estimated regulatory topror: aproposfor showroom cond., fully load- power cost regulalty native mt do so in writing 21 days aftepull- ed, metallic silver, gray int., caonoim $8000 neg. (863)675-9293 o Public NtoeN : o I rea ai n w adnoot dee ssarybteAgency Head, a State Public.- Rl d Rohe end CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Legal Notica -. thefuture. BROUGHAM 1986, Great parts Nme: ae pr ot a pouheal on proposed s to re- car. Many good parts $300. he Tereeshbe etie Suetnde (8 6 3 )6 1 2 -0 9 9 2 L aB e lle u b li c Nbtc 0 I 5 of Sc oo w iln i day a ti p b l an f sa o c e. e re est (86)61- 09.92 LaUUelsttii specify how the person requesting the public heaong would be affected by CHEVY CORSICA '91, 82k, the proposed rle. The Scool Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affect- runs excellent. $1000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURTFOR edpersonsanopportunty topresent eidnceandargument onthe issuesunder (863)763-7950 GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA condfaldom . -PROBATE DIVISION CHEVY CORSICA, '92- 4dr, FileNo.:05-CP-26 Notice: Inspection and copying of ll written materials constituting public records HEVY CRIA, submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, In wrt- power brakes, cd player, good IN RE: ESTATE OF Ing.totheSuper Schools. on gas, 6 cyl., no AC, good EARNESTMELVINIHICKS cond $900(863)763-7609. Deceased. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be udicily no- ticed and to incorporate tihem into the record of the rule making proceeding. The DODGE INTREPID '96- new NOTICETOCREDITORS School Boardmay Incorporatematerialbyreference Intotheproposedrule. tires, no dents, runs very The administrati6n-of the estate of Er- Notdci tied:f anaccomrmodaonationsordert icipartleInthisprocess,please good, $2000 (863)675-6245 nest Melvin Hicks, deceased, whose noy Thomas W. Coer, the pentndnt of Schools at (863) 674-4642 or at after pm (LaBelle ariea) date of death was October 21, 2005, the Heldry County Courthouse, Lae, Florida 33935 at least 48 hours prior to after 5pm (LaBelle area) is pending in the Circuit Court for themeeringorwoakshop. Glades County, Florida, Probate Divi- FORD TEMPO '93- runs good,, sn the address of whchs O. B Note: theScodBoard adopts the proposde,onecerited copy f the pr 4 dr., auto, must Sell!! $600. 10, Moore Haven, FL 33471: The posed rule shtulbe filedintihe Office of the Supedtdent of Schools pursuant to 863-634-1643 names and addresses of the personal 120.54(3l(e),F.S. 86 3-63 -1 representative and the personal repre- 145963 CUS7/6,13,20 CB 7/20/06 LINCOLN MARK VII '92, 5.0, sentatives attorney are set forth be- V8, auto., low miles. $2000 All creditors of the decedent and other (863)675-7105 persons having claims or demands AVISO DEELECCION GENERAL against the decedents estate on whom LINCOLN TOWN CAR'88- 67K a copy of this notice is required to be Y Su M miles, needs a little TLC, served must file their claims withthis ayasodoe enar n, eon oaden $1200 court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 dde a idda, eldaSete do Noviembre, d.C., 2006, parallenaromantenerlas asking $120d MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE slguientee posieldnee oficiales: (863)467-2131 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOT ICE n udoe odsicladesd OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Senadordelos Ests Unldos Mercury.Marquis LS, '90,5.0, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Ri teneCoogeosporelDtsldto(s):16 y 23 V8, runs strong, auto, OD, All itorsofthedecentandother =sca lnTeral teGenaor 2nd owner, cold ai;all pOw- persons having claims or demands. ConralorEstatal er, $1800 (863)467-6805 against decedents estate must file ComislonadoideAgricultura their claims with this court WITHIN 3 Fiscal Estata] Ciuito 20 SATURN 1994, Red, Cold A/C, MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE ODlerlonm Pbhco Carco20 S FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE: Mlamor,or ala CAmara de dR Esttar E Dsimo ,77 Stereo, Stick. Great on gas. A It, l O FILED WITHIN THE Rten,iroalaCsMag adoElTu al..seor $1900. (863)983-7211 Cle- 'M, Fi, Ou'n SET FORTH IN SEC- Rerencdrier.nojauectscdil ibuvaeA pai ooiO,atluSegund., TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PRO-- Juce oetlT(r,a nanol0CurcueoV, gerso Grmotos2 5.8.9 It 14.17 16 26 2; BATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER 28 29 30jy31 TOYOTA CAMRY- '92, Needs NsTBARRED N1 H T P nno R ,SiOsdeosandiiOldelaComu'udadePoriltaele Escas.1r 3,y Rack,,Pinnion & R.F. Strut. SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 'a ,i&L nsai CorG au 2 V 4 $1000. 863-467-5401- or TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER MemtroeslseraJu aEscolar ODisro1 3y5 772-359-2923 THE 0ECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS oDbii0 Cour,rt,,r]nas Terrinn y Aiguy a eerir, (ruuoa 1 3 5 BARRED. .r Aurid 'Hoipa1 desa ICorrao oeHten.dry Dlsjirn ,y4 TOYOTA CELICA 1987, .lick, ,"r,,1' ,rIsr. ,.'". r **i:' r, [ DtooaeCoentrioirlasAgusdelEsteCondadodeHonaryEscaosOV4 B iu' C o lod A 1 Sit re o G reat = July I1. ='llll enBlu' p. tEn mo redseno de a cuai. y no asemado ma .rma y r.e Cauaddo Qu el G.r,. on gas. $,700 (86398b3-,211 PersonalRepresentve Seilo de Est3ao deolaRondaser puestealnTalarasset. L3 CaN3i. or,n uoiaei -Cnwgto. $700 t w3-ayne1Hicks de uruo, d C.,2006 Clewiston. 172 E. Dre oad Gilbert, South Carolina 29054 SueM.Cobb Mill'III n IW,,' i. renlatRe. SecretariadeEstada ii':'..i"vr, 'aV,,i4, 146926CGS7/13,20/06 AUTO WANTED:. iPAVESELAWFIRM Looking to buy Antique Car/ P.O. Drawer 2280 AVISODEELECCIONGENERAL. Convertible / Truck. Please call 461 s. Main Street LaBelle, FL 33975 CobbS-SueeM. cbb, ...s s de a elmrste (954)561-2776 TelephoneNo.: 63) 675-5800' oyaisod e rque :uWlni Mt a e 147296 CGS 7/13,20/06 do dela Florida, el da Slete de Noviembre, D.C., 2006, para llenar o mantener las F r eIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE sigulentes posiceionesoficates: TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND Senadordeolos Estados Unidos FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Rese an lCoi isotporelDlslito:16 Case No.,: 2005-CA-231 yTemlentGiotenador FORD BRONCO '93- 4x4, E S,:AECAen .. .. o1 $2500 or best offer, will con- GIASHAHMED .- .. rEta . -sider van in- -trade vs. i, scalmlsoa cultoe (239)839-4883 MOHAMMEDA.SALIQUE,amarrie''" e tesola,Circ 20 man, ALTAFSADIK,ABDULBAl Id" Miembroala CoeeieRiara enls EI,Dilstito:77 SUSAN MERCEDES, Reenacddotesa idolTMin Sopiemno 'Golf C t 4 7 Defendants. Retleldn dci ic tcisdel Tribunade deloiOitritoSindo n Juecesdel Tribunhal daCc dllgd sm,A 2 5,8, 9,11,S4,17,18,26,27, NOTICE FACTION 28,29,30y'31 YAMAHA GOLF CART- 36 volt, CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE Olsto ide DesarllordeladComunildaddeoPortLaBelle,Edcaflos1,3y58 c included. Good con- TO:ADULBARI Juecesde In Curte del Condado: GersI charger Go TJunta dlo Comisados del Cndad, Dis 2,3y4 edition. Free delivery in Okee. Address Unknown MiembrosdelaJuntaEscolar,Distritos1,4 y 5 $1000.( 863)763-1424 Distrito de Conservacind de Terreno y Aguade Glades, Grupos 1,2,3,4 y 5 $1000YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil acon DlstritodeControldeMosquitodel MooreHaven, Distto2 has been filed and. commenced in this. Heavy Duty court. t En Testimonlo de I cual, yo lo cual yo aqui he asentado mi firma he causado ue Iru0 You are required to serve a copy of your el Gran Sello del Estado de la Florida ser puesto n Tallahassee, La Capital, en du- written defenses, if any to it, on the odecimo dejunio, d.C., 2006. Plaintiffs attorney, whose name and F350 DUMP TRUCK '88- good address is JOHN W. JORDON, ES- Sue M. Cbn QUIRE, OF GLENN J. SNEIDER, LC., Secretara de Eatada running 7.3 diesel, good at200W 9th Street, keechobe 146927CGS7/13,20/06 tires, needs clutch, $995 neg Florida 34974, and file the original (561)633-1371 with the clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 7/21/06; otherwise . WORK BODY TRUCK- Ford a default will be entered against you " WORK BODY TRUCK- Ford for the relief prayed for In the com- a F250 w/tool body & lift tail plaintorpetition. e co- 008.8 S Cl n,FL33440 gate, 351 Cleveland, $500 This notice shall be published once each 863-673-662 heg (863)675-7321 ^week for four consecutive weeks in , neg (863)6757321 The Democrat. Contents of MtheftlowslM unitswill be sold en July 22, 2006. SWitness my hand and the seal of said 'Prts/ i 405 Court at Moore Haven, Florida on this Unit#13 CharlotteUndsey 15thdayofJune,2006. O.Bx2823 Clewison,FL 33440 JOEFUNT Unit #15 ir.yeBroaokns ADAPTOR KIT- For Jeep AsClerk of Said Court PO.Box 2405 Clewiston 33440 Wrangler to V8 Chevy en- By:JenniferBevis gine. Headers, Adaptor As DeputyClerk Unit #17nnabelle Morales plates $250. (863)674-0898 144327CGS6/29;7/6,13,20 O,Box3006 Clewiston,FL33440 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE Unit#39 SanjuanarGaa COIL SPRINGS- 3, For Dodge TWENTIETH JUICIALCIRCUITINAND P.O.Box 3054 Cewiston,.FL33440 3/4 TON '2004 & up. $150. FOR HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 06-283-CA Unit #58 Richard Barber or will separate. RPO.Box1111 Clewiston, R.33440 (863)634-3070 SMART MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 147394 CGS 7/13,20/06 a Florida Corporation PONTIAC BONNEVILLE '94- Plaintiff damage in front, good mo- s H NINTHECOUNTY COURITOFTHE IN TiECOUNTYCOURTOFTHE t r n rot goo t ra s xi CECELIAH. JONES, a single woman, TWENTIETH.JUDI lcK CI U T' IN TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUITINAND tor, new tires & trans axle Defendant ANDFORGLAES CONOHJFORHORYCOUNTYFLORIDA $200 (863)697-3008C N OOTIE F ASDEI NO CIV RILLACTION NOTICE OFSALE C N =-S CASENO 05-1017CA REAR SEAT- Jeep Wrangler, PURSUANTTOCHAPTER45 GENERBALJeISrfNIRIONiuVNTTCAI$I $100. (863)674-0898 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an SPORTSMANS VILLAGe CNDOMINUM WI STHATFIELDand IM IR. i Order or Final Judgment of foreclosure ASSOCIATION, INC., a Flrdda ot for JANET ATIELd RIMS- (4) 1t6X7 Dodge Ram dated Juy 6, 2006 andd estred n pI" orpori s Ptoon57s, PU Rims, semi metallic silver Case No.: 06-283 CA in the Circuit JACOBaJOHNSON sd w/clear coat, fits 96-01 Court of th Twentieth Judicial Circt DENNIS ANG A B JOHNSONand $250 neg. (863)697-8906 i nd r Hndry Coun, Florida ON ELO; DOMINCK AGE- BRENDA O. JOHNSON, and GENEooRAL AioDefendRdns r ss TION, a nwYorkcorperatint, TIRES- 5, 4 with 8 lug rims, RATION, a Florida ,corporion is the Detendanrts. Goodyear Wrangler single woman, Is the Defendant, I will NiecOTIC SAsbE" ts NOTICE O f SALE 36x12.50x16.5LT. Near new. sell to theuhighest and best bidder far PURSUANTTOCHWTER4S p NTTOCs.ER $225. (863)357-8788 oa te He o t NOICE IS HEREBY GIVEN p ant to a OIE HEREBY G pursuant to TONNEAU COVER, ARE.5/26/06, d entered i Case No an Order f Summary nal Judgment berglass, Fits '01-'03 Dodge of August, 2006 the following de- 05-4CA o the Circuit Court, of theFc0 Dakota Quad Cab, White. $450 Ordro au e to-wit: Glades Conty Florida, wherein CA of the Circoit Court in and for neg.. (863)697-0328 SPORTSMAN VILLAGE CN OMN Hendry County, Rord, in which the TRANSMISSION-Turbo Lots 16 d 17, Block 171, GNERAL UM ASSOCIATION, INC. Is PalatiH Clerhoitids Court will seti to the high- rebuilt with rebut converter thFe Plat thereof recorded in Hendry ad'N nd NICHOLAS OANGELO trance at the Clork's Office, $350. or best offer. ,, ;,,, Plot Book 2, Pages tandbestbiddertforsahat500 Hallway, Hendry County Courthouse, (863)467-8856 Ave. J Grade County, oda at 1100 aBello, oda. at 11:0 A.M., o th ^ Any per ~Cson claiming an interest any fflwing described property as set descrbd property located 33 Hendry I I wi surplus funds must file such claim ourthonsaldFiaJud eFd, as set forth n the Or- within sixty (60) days of the date of forthinsald nalJudig'ent, towit: der of Suommary Final Judgment of ^- s~'e. Unit 211, SPORTSMAN VILLAGE CON- Foreclosure, to wit CHEVY 1500- '88, Ext. cab Dated atLaBelie, Hendry County, Florida OMINIUM according te ec Lot11, Block A of Haem Addon No 8, Runs good, Cold A/C, this7tbdayofJuly,2006. tionofaondlomthereoirecnrde aL ot, lcho rto eisnti $2450. 863-675-0107 or BARBARAS. BUTLER and Condoinium Plat Book Page ,Acc gto e Plt there. 786-255-8096 LaBelle AsClerkofSaidCoort 1,1 allo the poblo records of Glades recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 136 FORD FIO0 1974, 2 wd. $350 AsOepatyClerk purtenances thereto appertatiig and'* HendryCounty, Rodda. (863)675-4697 LaBelle 147441 CN 7/13,20/06 specified in said Condominium .ec- No.: ISUZU- '84, Diesel, 5 spd, 50 DATEDthis28thdayof June;2006. DATEtisthe27thd of J,2006 MPG. Runs good. $2000. Notice is hereby given that on ATED his, the27thday of Jue,2006. (863)357-3981 07/15/2006 at 11:00 AM at FORT JoeFlint,Clerk T R ALBARBA SBTE KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com- CircutIourt THE HONORABLE BARBARAS.BUTLER TRUCKS (6) F-350s w/4 good merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, By:. JENNIFER BEVIS CLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURT TRUCKS (6) F-350'sW/4 good 863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT Deputy Clerk eBy://Hsmmond diesel motors. $1500 or best KNOX SELF STORAGE,wil sell at Pub- 145297CGS7/6,13/06 146300CN7/13,20/06 apyClerk offer. (561)633-1371 lie Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored wth the undersigned: 863-675-1025 NOTICE OF Yadira Raya & Adrian Barron J-66 Misc. teams The Hendry County Construction LI- FORD EXPLORER XLT V8- '96 AndyDeleon A-15 censing Boar will hold a regularly Great Condition. $4100. Misc. Items schdleduled meeting o Juy 27, Great Condition. $4100. Donna English 2006 at 6:30 p.m.to conduct rou- 863-763-2188 Misc. Fumiture & Items tine business. The meeting ig be held at 1085 Pratt Blvd., Hendry Cr. GMC SUBURBAN '94, Fair 146050CN6/6,13/06 Extension Office, Dallas Townsend Bldg., Laee, Florida, in the county shape, blown head gasket. NOTICEOFSALE commlsinerschaber. $1000 (863)467-0139 leave TO: JoseOrtez message. 1850 Old 27, Lot 64 147403 CB/CGS 7/2r/06 Clewiston, FL 33440 R AD GA GMC Suburban SLE, '93, has You are hereby notified that the property RT AC all th tos die sd stored by you with Randy Coyle& NOTICE WEW DAWO all the toys, drivers side front Rena Blssett, Unit #8 located at 1801 AUCTION onFriday, *5 *.. end damage, 145,700 mi., Red Road, Clewiston, FL 33440. The July21,20200 $1800 neg. (863)763-4149 items are believed to be household and at 9:00 a.m at 1233 N.W. Avenue L, smes you mno"ey by $1800neg.(863)63 4 miscellaneous items and will be sold Bele Glade, Flodda i 1111a|1 Inflennlow to the highest bidder for cash at the S above address on July 21, 2006, at Property oDMa U0Raw: Sewing W*ot Wbe1 . 11:00 a.m, along with the advertising matching with stand, display cabinet, costs in the amount of $144.45 plus 2-lamps, 2-stands, computer, no wo w newMpper TRAILER, used for motorcy- $39.68 We reserve there nght to rese 2-monitors, hatboe, toys, loy thes.ed morl TRAILER, used for mony ndall bides. saod m s is. item cle, $400 (863)673-6295 147546 CN 7/13,20/06 147285 CGS7/13,20/06 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee Thursday, July 13, 2006 U AN AMERICAN R-VOLUTION I I BR BRAND NE Cc 2.2L ENGINE, AIR CONDITIONING 127,781 100,TAHOES AT Money-Back GJarantee- '96 CHEVROLET MONTE FULL POWER, CLEAN, S5 '02 CHEVROLET 1500 LI V6, A/C, 5 SPD,72K MIL '05 CHEVROLET MALIBU ALL POWER, GM CERTIF '06 CHEVROLET IMPALA ALL POWER, GM CERTIF '05 CHEVROLET EQUINE ALL POWER, GM CERTIF RAND NEW 2006 CHEVROLET Automatic Trans. 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