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News in Brief

Library to host
"Big Read" program
The National Endowment
for the Arts presents, "The Big
Read," an evening of jazz, art
and food on Wednesday, Jan.. 9,
at 6 p.m. The event will include a
proclamation for Hendry Coun-
ty to all read one book together
by Hendry County Commission-
er, Janet Taylor and Clewiston
Mayor, Mali Chamness.
Al Black, one of the origi-
nal Highwaymen, will talk and
bring his original artworks to
the. event and 'it will be dis-
played for sale.
Those in attendance will re-
ceive free copies of, "Their Eyes
Were Watching God," a novel
by Zora Neale.
Miss Sugar Pageant
meeting planned
Applications for the-Miss
Sugar Pageant will be available
Jan. 7, at the following loca-
tions: Clewiston High School,
Clewiston Chamber of Com-
merce and the Clewiston Pub-
lic Library.
The .mandatory -meeting
with both contestants and par-
ents will be held Thursday, Jan.
31, at 7 p.m. in the upper porch
at the Clewiston Inn. You will
need to provide at this meeting.
a completed application, entry
fee and copy of birth certificate.
Homestead benefits
new residents
Kristina A. Kulga, Hendry
County Property Appraiser, an-
nounces that property owners
who have established a. new
residence in Hendry County,
or have changed ownership in
any manner must make a new
-appheation and-qalifyforthe-
$25,000 Homestead Exemp-
tion. You may pre-file now for
the 2008 tax year. Should you
have any questions, or need
additional information, visit our,
website at www.hendryprop.
org or please feel free to call
the LaBelle office at (863)-675-
5270 or the Clewiston office at
(863) 983-3178. Office hours
are 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Mon-
day through Friday.
Cancer Society
hosts gathering
Come and stop by to see
what resources the American
Cancer Society in partnersHip
with United Way has to of-
fer! The presentation will take
place at United Way House of
LaBelle, 117 Fort Thompson,
LaBelle, from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be available!
For more information, please
call (941) 627-3000, ext. 111.
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Library to distribute free books


'Their Eyes Were
Watching God' to be
given away through
Big Read program.
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
CLEWISTON -- When Bar-
bara Oeffner was a little girl,
her grandfather would read her
stories written by the Brothers
Grimm -- fairy tales filled with
enchanting characters and plots.


Laughing as she remembered
it, her mother would then scan
through the stories and replace
the endings with happy ones.
It is how she developed a love
for reading early on. Her enthusi-
asm toward literature in general
would later see her assuming
the role of library director in the
Hendry County library system.,
Today, aside from ensuring
that local readers have the world
at their fingertips when they enter4
the doors to one of her libraries,
Ms. Oeffner would like to do her
own part in promoting literacy in


local families. .
The library system recently
received a $7,500 grant through
the National Endowment for the
Arts and Arts Midwest to provide
a local reading program to en-
courage residents to read more. *
The Hendry County library
system was one of only 127
groups to receive grant funding.
Library workers are now
ready to officially kick off the Big
Read program in Clewiston -- a
multi-part effort aimed at getting
locals interested -in visiting the
. library and reading as a family.


The launch event will be held
Jan. 9, and families are encour-
aged to attend.
Ms. Oeffner stresses the im-
portance of reading.
"Literacy has been studied to
be an economic empowerment
to .people," said Ms. Oeffner. "It
is crucial that we understand
that reading is important to fami-
lies."
Al Black -- one of the original.
Highwaymen, a group of Florida
artists -- will be at the kick off
showing off some of his artwork.
Mayor Mali Chamness and Hen-


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Lighting the grill
Earlier on New Year's Eve, Rose Tamez and her next-door neighbors, Priscilla, Crystal, Vanessa and Beatriz, gathered
around the grill at her home on Fleetwood.


Ivan enjoys
swinging at the
park in Hookers
Point a day be-
fore 2008.


Clewiston News: Year in Review


We take a look back at 200
in this in-depth year in review
of The Clewiston News' to
stories
January, 2007

Two vehicles
sought in
deadly hit and run
HENDRY COUNTY-- Polic
are looking for two vehicle
believed to have been involve
in a crash that left one bicyclist
dead recently.
Of the three cars believed t
have struck the bicyclist, tw


7 fled from the scene without case, and hopes to make more
v regard to the condition of the arrests soon.
p victim. Tyronza Keiasha Williams,
On Friday, Dec. 22, at ap- 22, of Clewiston, was, arrested
proximately 6:30 p.m. Florida and faces charges of aggravated
Highway Trooper Finneran ar- battery with a deadly weapon,
rived at a call at S.R. 29, just two counts of aggravated as-
north of Sams Lane, to find a sault and improper display of a
23-year-old man dead from firearm.
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Harlem shooting
HARLEM -- The Hendry
County Sheriff's Office is inves-
tigating a shooting in Harlem
that saw one man suffer a pro-
jectile wound to the head.
The department has arrested
a female in connection with the


approximately 7:48 p.m. on
Jan. 2, outside of the M&M Gro-
cery store on Kentucky Avenue
in Harlem, according to the
sheriff's office.

Corps provide dike
update
See Year Page 6


dry County Commissioner Janet
Taylor will read a proclamation
for the Big Read program.
As part of the program, the lo-
cal library system had 16 books
to choose from, and settled on
"Their Eyes 'Were Watching
God," by Zora Neale Hurston.
The book takes place in Florida
and the title is derived from a
scene in which the characters
live through a hurricane that
traveled over Lake Okeechobee
-- a factual event.
See Library Page 16


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Street

Event serves
to promote
local business
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
CLEWISTON Clewiston
Chamber 'of Commerce of-
ficials are hoping that there
will be a good turn out at the
second City Market event to be
held on Bond Street.
The event welcomes ven-
dors from throughout the area
in a fresh market-type setting
and hometown atmosphere.
Stands and market areas are
set up throughout the sidewalk
area on the street and custom-
ers are able to pick from a vari-
ety of foods and goods.
The event will take place on
Jan. 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There's plenty.to see, and,a
lot to choose from, and vendors
will be selling everything from
flowers, to crafts and quilts,
not to mention delectable fruits
and vegetables, said Cathy Gar-
rels, assistant executive director
of the chamber.
According to Ms. Garrels, the
idea for the city market came
from city hall, with officials in
Clewiston hoping that an event
of this type could foster a great-
er interest in local businesses
See Market Page 16


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Sightseeing on bikes
Tony Butler, left, and Jamal Hardeman enjoy a few trips
around the block in Harlem on Monday.


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WEST PALM BEACH -- Faced
with one of the most severe
droughts in the region's history,
2007 brought both challenges
and opportunities to the South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict. In addition to managing a
severe water shortage through
a lingering drought, the agency
achieved a number of significant
accomplishments in 2007, add-
ing up to a remarkable year.
"We faced extraordinary
challenges and goals in 2007,
and I'm proud of the extraordi-
nary efforts of the South Florida
Water Management O istrict's
phenomenal staff," said District
Governing Board Chairman Eric
Buermann.
Charged with the multi-mis-
sion challenge of restoring
natural environments including
the Everglades, protecting com-
munities from extremes like
drought and flood, ensuring
water supply for future genera-
tions, and safeguarding water
quality for wildlife and people,
the South Florida Water Man-
agement District did not let a
drought dampen its success in
2007.
"Weather extremes de-
manded a coordinated regional
response to protect our water
resources a task the District
is uniquely qualified to man-
age," said South Florida Water
Management District Executive
Director Carol Ann Wehle.
With a budget of $1.4 bil-
lion, 1,770 employees and a
16-county jurisdiction stretch-
ing from Orlando to the Florida
Keys, the South Florida Water
Management District reports a
long list of accomplishments
for a banner year.
Drought/Water
Shortage Management
Established an emergency
response Incident Command
with more than 20 drought
management teams. Imple-
mented progressive actions as
the water shortage intensified,
tightening agricultural and ur-
ban water use restrictions while
promoting conservation.
Conducted extensive utility
and drainage district coordina-
tion.
Encouraged strong coop-
erationr with local government'
in enforcing residential water
restrictions. More than 11,000
warnings and 12,000 citations
were issued.
Increased District enforce-
ment of permitted water users
with more than 700 violation
notices issued, resulting in more
than $400,000 in civil penalties.
Through a dedicated water
shortage hotline, fielded more
than 23,000 telephone calls and
also responded to more than
2,QOO water shortage email in-
quiries.
Distributed more. than 5
million copies of printed in-
formation, received more than
150,000 monthly web site visits
and reached more than 60,000
people through speaking en-
gagements, events and com-
munity meetings.
Everglades
Restoration
Received The Bond Buy-
er's "Deal of the Year" award
as the nation's most innovative
municipal bond issuer for the
District's $546.1-million issue
of certificates of, participation
(COPs) to fund accelerated Ev-
erglades' restoration projects..
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natural resources project in the
United States.
Completed Acme Basin B
Discharge Project C-I canal im-
provements and pump station.
Part of the Acceler8 Everglades
restoration Water Preserve Area
project, the Acme Basin B Dis-
charge Project improves Ever-
glades water quality by diverting
urban stormwater run off into
the C-51 canal and then back
into a stormwater treatment
area before release into the Ar-
thur R. Marshall Loxahatchee
National Wildlife Refuge.
Completed to-date the res-
toration of 13,000 acres as part,
of the Picayune Strand Resto-
ration project. This Acceler8
project involves the restoration
of natural water flow across 85
square miles in western Col-
lier County, drained in the early
1960s.
Continued construction on'
the Everglades Agricultural Area
reservoir, a massive above-
ground storage facility south of
Lake Okeechobee designed to
capture and store regulatory re-
leases from Lake Okeechobee
and local runoff. The additional
storage will help reduce the
number and volume of harmful
lake discharges to the coastal
estuaries. When complete, it
will have a storage capacity of
190,000 acre-feet, or 62 billion
gallons.
Completed designs for the
C-43 (Caloosahatchee) reser-
voir and C-44 (St. Lucie) res-
ervoir/stormwater treatment'
area.
Acquired 7,331 acres of
land at an investment of $84.7
million; acquired 775 additional
acres through no-cost land ex-
changes.
Improving Everglades
Water Quality
Completed 6,000 acres
of stormwater treatment, area
expansions. In total, 52,000
acres of land south of Lake
Okeechobee. have now been
converted to stormwater treat-
ment areas, yielding 45,000
acres of effective treatment
marsh. In the constructed wet-
lands, aquatic plants take up
excess phosphorus found in
the stormwater runoff. This
natiralh process cleanses ,the*
water before it flows into the:
Everglades.
Rehabilitated Stormwater
Treatment Area 1 West, located
in western Palm Beach County,
which had been damaged by
hurricane-driven winds. Re-
moved sediment buildup and
planted rice to help stabilize
soil for healthy vegetation re-
growth and better phosphorus
uptake performance. *
Measured a continuing
drop in total phosphorus con-
centrations entering the Ev-
erglades in 2007. Stormwater
treatment areas reduced the
amount of phosphorus flowing
out of the treatment areas by 71
percent.
Prevented to-date more;
than 2,600 metric tons of phos-
phorus from entering the: Ev-
ergladeg through the continu-
ing use of urban and farming
best management practices
and stormwater treatment ar-
eas. This equates to 143 20-ton
truckloads or 572,000 10-pound
bags of fertilizer.
Restoring the health
of Lake Okeechobee
Governor Charlie Crist
signed into law the Northern
Everglades and Estuaries Pro-.


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tection Program, officially rec-
-ognizing the interconnectivity of
the ecosystem and underscoring
the need to focus on the north-
ernmost components. Released
the draft Lake Okeechobee Wa-
tershed Construction Project
Phase II1 Technical Plan outlin-
ing the steps needed to reduce
pollution and provide additional
storage to improve the health of
the system north of the lake.
Scraped and removed
two million cubic yards of
muck from 3,000 acres of Lake
Okeechobee's drought-exposed
lake bed. This action removed
140 metric tons of phosphorus.
Burned 70,000 acres and
treated. 10,000 acres of tor-
pedo grass to improve Lake
Okeechobee ecology; planted
more than 2,000 native pond
apple trees to re-establish Lake
Okeechobee habitat.
Documented substantial
improvements in water qual-
ity and water clarity in Lake
Okeechobee over the past two
years, aided by two relatively
inactive hurricane seasons and,
subsequently, low phosphorus
inflows to the 730-square-mile
lake. Just one year ago, less
than 3,000 acres of submerged
aquatic vegetation dotted the
lake bottom; SFWMD scientists
recently documented the recov-
ery of submerged aquatic veg-
etation across more than 30,000.
acres.
Protecting Coastal
Watersheds
-Provided funding support
for more than 40 local habitat
restoration and water quality
improvement projects totaling
$45 million in investments, in-
cluding St. Lucie Estuary, Indian
River Lagoon and Loxahatchee
River initiatives.
Completed the Naples Bay
Surface Water Improvement
and Management Plan to im-
prove stormwater runoff quAl-
ity.
Partnered with the local
water control district to com-
plete the Harns Marsh sediment
removal and vegetation plant-
ing project located at the head-
waters of the Orange River, a
tributary to the Caloosahatchee
River.
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ter conservation retrofit projects
through the District's Water Sav-
ings Incentive Program (Water
SIP). These projects will result
in water savings of 311 million
gallons per year.
Adopted the first-of-its-kind
Regional Water Availability Rule.
Utilities can no longer expect to
meet future demands by tapping
the Everglades or Loxahatchee
River and must pursue alterna-
tive sources.
Continued implementing
an aggressive water use permit
renewal schedule.
Issued a 20-year permit to
Miami-Dade County Water and
Sewer Department structured to
increase reliance on alternative
water supply sources to serve
the county's projected growth.
Completed and began uti-
lizing the South Florida Regional
Simulation Model, an important
tool designed to predict the ef-
fects of physical and operational
decisions on water management
activities.
Refurbishing the
Central and Southern
Florida Project
Conducted around-the-
clock monitoring, operation
and maintenance of 1,900+
miles of canals and levees, and
hundreds of water control struc-
tures across central and south-
ern Florida. Keeping this system
at peak operating levels is cru,
cial for meeting regional flood
protection needs.
Completed 41 capital proj-
ects, including structure repair
and refurbishing, canal dredg-
ing, bank erosion repair and
hurricane hardening.
Commitment to open govern-
ment and public involvement
The District's Water Re-
sources Advisory Commission
(WRAC) hosted the first-ever
"Water Summit" to explore
short-term 'water management
challenges. This public forum
had a particular focus on the
constraints and limits regarding
Lake Okeechobee operations
and water levels.
The WRAC also convened
a public "Water Conservation
Summit" and continuing stake-
holder input process to develop
a comprehensive and enduring
water conservation-program for-
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flood mitigation dredging in the
Miami River.
Restoring the
Kissimmee
River and Basin
Completed the draft sci-
entific and technical basis for
the Kissimmee Chain-of-Lakes
Long-Term Management plan.
Developed and calibrated
the operational model of the
Kissimmee watershed.
The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers backfilled two addi-
tional miles of channelized Kis-
simmee canal, totaling 9.5 miles
backfilled to date. This phase of
the project reconnected four
additional miles of historic river
channel and allows for. the re-
inundation of an additional,500
acres of floodplain.
Meeting and balancing
water supply demands
Supported 52 alternative
water supply projects through
the District's Alternative Water
Supply grant program, creating
35 million gallons of new water
per day. ,
Provided $400,,000 in
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Meet the Vincents


CLEWISTON -- First Baptist
Church of Clewisten recently
called Joshua Vincent as their
associate pastor. He is married
to Cari and they have a 1-year-
old son, Benjamin, and another
due in March.
Joshua recently completed
his Master of Divinity degree
from the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Lou-
isville, Ky.
He grew up in Mississippi,
where he graduated from Mis-
sissippi Collegee and also has
experience in youth ministry
and 'served in several pastoral
internships.
One of those internships
was through one of the lead-
ing pastoral intern programs in
the country, Capitol Hill Baptist
Church, which has been instru-
mental in helping congrega-
tions grow healthy in a Biblical
manner.


That opportunity also gave'
him occasions to hear, meet
with and learn from some of
the leading evangelical pastors
in the United States.
More recently, 'Joshua has
served as a deacon of Third
Avenue Baptist Church in Lou-
isville, and also as a teacher of
the older men's Sunday School
class there.
His wife Cari has roots in
Jupiter, and is a graduate of
Palm Beach Atlantic University.
SShe has worked as a pediatric
occupational therapist and is
gifted in helping children with
disabilities.
Joshua says that he and Cari
are grateful for the hospital-
ity the community has shown
them thus far -- particularly
First Baptist Church -- and they
are looking forward to shar-
ing many life experiences with
you.


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Church News in Brief


Singing duo
to perform
The singing Duo "GRACE HAR-
MONY" (Mike & Sue Felinsky)
will be in Concert at First Chris-
tian Church, 201 N. Francisco St.,
on Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. This couple
hails from Lake Placid. They
have held concerts throughout
America. They will have available
for purchase a number of their
CD's'.
This first Sunday of the New
Year will also the "Roll Call" Sun-
day for First Christian. The names
of the active members of the
church will be read, Jackie Mill-
er, minister, hopes that all these
members will be present. In ad-
dition to the regular offering, a
loVe offering will be received for
"Grace Harmony" at the concluj-
sioi of the Service. Everyone js.
cordially invited to attend this
special service.,

Cowboy Church
service times
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Cow-
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meeting and Bible Study at 6:30
p.m. Calvary's Station is under
construction with anticipation of
starting soon. Calvary's Station is
a children's program with a rail
road theme. Anyone who would
like to donate items of rail road
theme, please call (863) 983-
5060. Come join us sometime
you are always welcome. Nurs-
ery is available.

Church open
thrift shop
The First United Methodist
Thrift Shop, located at the corner
of Sixth Street and Avenue L in
the "little White building" next to
the Fellowship Hall, is now .open
on Saturday-mornings to serve
the local community. There will
be lots of items to choose from
(house wares/clothing/shoes) all
at bargain prices. All funds go to
support local church mission ef-
forts. The shop is sponsored by
the United Methodist Women's
Group of Moore Haven and the
members of the First Onited
Methodist Church of Moore Ha-
ven.


boy- Churcn of01 almale will
hold its meeting on the corner hr,,.c
of Fifth'and Main, at. the commu- Methodist Church
nity building,, at 6 p.m., food and Plans Services
fellowship, and at 7 p.m., gospel
musicandth--,ord this month. 'Service time- for First United
Wil be Gbrougt, ByGenaz:. TdfW MeT|hp& tNiru. A' M.oore Ha-
fr.m Okeech olbeleWe welcome at 10 a.m. ith
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listen.

Church to host
annual fish fry
First Christian Church, 201 N.
Francisco St. will be holding their
Annual Fish Fry to welcome back
the winter residents on Saturday,
Jan.412, from 4 until-7 p.m. This
event is free and there will be four
serving sessions: 4-4:40; 4:45-
5:25; 5:30-6:10 and 6:15-7 p.m.
The menu includes Okeechobee
fish fillets, baked beans, cole
slaw, potatoes, hush puppies and
dessert and drink. For a free ticket
you may call (863) 983-1804 or
(863) 983-6704.

Calvary Baptist
new web site.
Calvary Baptist now has a
web site. It is www.calvarybap-
tistclewiston.org. Along with
events going on at the church
you can join in their prayer guide.
You can keep up with Pastor Da-
vid's messages and comments.
See what exciting things God is
doing in this small church that's
growing. Services are Sunday at
11 a.m. and Wednesday Supper
at 5:30 p.m. followed by prayer


at 300 Avenue L. in Moore Ha-
ven at the corner of Third Street.
The church telephone number
-is (863) 946-1457 and email ad-
dress is oneuncmh@aol.com.

Non-denominational
ministry in Belle Glade
Bible Teachers International
and Mary Banks Ministries want
to extend a welcome to the com-
munity. They are a non-denomi-
national ministry committed to
the healing of the Body of Christ.
Their main purpose is to prepare
the "Sons of God" (the saints),
to herald in the soon coming of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
They are continuing steadfast in
the Apostles doctrine. The min-
istry has been existence for over
20 years and has been able to.see
the effects of the Word in the lives
of the people. They are an Inter-
national, Ministry with over 20
ground locations and an online
ministry. The Belle Glade loca-
tion is in the Family Dollar Plaza
1516 Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Belle Glade, FI 33430. They can
be reached at (561) 996-0023.
Service Times are: Sunday
Morning Service at 9 a.m.; Life-
Savers clinic: Sundays at noon;
Wednesday night service at 7:30


p.m.; Thursday Bible Study: 6:30
p.m. (not held at the church -- call
for location): Friday night Service
at: 7:30 .pm.: daily prayers at 6
a.m. and noon, Monday through
Friday. For more information, vis-
it online church at http://www.
bibleteachers.com:

Community United
Methodist services
Community United Methodist
Church, 401 S.W. First St., Belle
Glade, would like to announce its
church services: Sunday-Sunday
School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11
a.m. with Minister Pat Beckum.
For more information call (561)
996-5568.

St. Martin's
service times
Saint Martin's Episcopal
Church in Clewiston and Rev
Samuel S. Thomas would like to
invite everyone to join them for
Sunday services at 9 a.m. and on
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., Holi-
days and other services will be as
announced. The church is locat-
ed at 207 North W.C. Owen Av-
enue, Clewiston. For information
abQot office hours and programs,
please call (863) 983-7960.

SFirst Christian ,;"
Church of Clewiston
Service times for First Chris-
tian Church, 201 N. Francisco St.,
Clewiston are Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.,
Youth Meeting, 6 p.m., Evening
Worship 7 p.m., Adult Choir
Practice 8 p.m., Fifth Sunday Din-
ners, 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Pot
Luck Dinner, 6 p.m., Prayer Meet-
ing/Bible Study 7 p.m. Office:
(863) 983-6704, Parsonage (863)
983-1804.

First United Methodist
Church of Clewiston
Services for First United Meth-
odist, Church of Clewiston are:
Sunday Worship, 8:30 and 11
a.m., Sunday school and Adult
Bible Study: 9:45 a.m., Sun-,
day Youth. Fellowship: 5 p.m.,
Wednesday Fellowship Dinner:
6 p.m.
The church family of First
United Methodist Church of
Clewiston would love to have you
join us for weekly worship Sun-
days: 8:30 and 11 a.m. They also
have Sunday school for children
and youth of all ages as well as
Adult Bible Study: 9:45 a.m. And
for all of the Middle School and
Senior High, don't miss .Youth
Fellowship Sundays: 5 p.m. Also,


everyone is invited to join us each
Wednesday night at 6 p.m. for
good food and great fellowship!
Wednesday Fellowship Dinners
are $5 per person or $12 per fam-
ily. First time visitors eat free!

First Christian opens
recycling program
First Christian Church, 210 N.
Francisco Street, has'begun a re-
cycling program to benefit their
Building Fund. They are collect-
ing empty laser and inkjet car-
tridges and used. cell phones from
the community and shipping the
waste products to a service pro-
vider in exchange for cash. In
addition to the heeded funding
the church and its supporters are
helping to protect the environ-
ment by keeping toxic inks, toner,
etc, out df our landfills. If you
have items for. recycling you may
call the parsonage (863) 983-1804
for pick up or you may bring the
items to the church during service
hours or to the parsonage at 730
E. Concordia Ave. at other times.
Jackie Miller is minister of First
Christian Church.

Church announces
service times
l':Wleitonh Chufrch- "of dChrlst,
336"Cerittal Ave.', WoIld like' to'
announce; its" church 'services:
Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m.,
worship at 11 a.m., evening wor-
ship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
study at 7 p.m. Minister Gordon
Smith. For more information, call
(863) 902-8822.

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Mary K. Chancy
Mary Katherine Chancy,
known as Mary K. Chancy, age
62, of Clewiston, passed away
Dec. 25, 2007 in Tampa.
She was born May 4, 1945,
at Chattanooga, Tenn., to the
late Clifford and Lelia Eva "Prof-
fitt", Lance. She resided in Belle
Glade prior to moving in 1979,
to Clewiston. She worked as a
salesperson for Rawls Real Es-
tate and later for Johnson-Prewitt
Engineering, retiring in 2006. She
was an active member of Evan-
gel Assembly of God Church in
Clewiston.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Don Chancy; daughter,
Katherine (Kathy) Lallo, Clewis-
ton; sons, Tom and wife, Shelley
Chancy, Tampa, Chris and wife,
Erin Chancy, Shawnee, Kansas;
sisters, Pat Sloan, Madisonville,
Tenn., Betty Gunderson, Flat
Rock, Ala., and grandchildren,
Brittini and Jared Lallo, Celeste,
Alec and Beau Chancy.
Funeral services were held Sat-
urday, Dec. 29,2007, at 11 a.m. at
Evangel Assembly Of God with
Reverend Gary Corley officiating.
Interment followed in Ridgelawn
Cemetery.
The Family suggests memo-
rials to Glory of Zion in care of
Children of Destiny at P.O. Box
120607, West. Melbourne, FL
32912-0607 for the ministry of
Autism.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Akin-Davis Funer-
al Home, Clewiston.

Ruth M; Dees
Ruth M. Dees, age 77, of Lake
Placid, died Dec. 24, 2007 at Flor-
ida Hospital in Orlando.


She was born in Belle Glade.
She came to Lake Placid in 1990
from Miami Lakes. She was a
homemaker and attended First
Presbyterian Church of Lake
Placid.
She is survived by her hus-
band, J.S. Dees; one brother,
Walter V. Wooten of Ortona; sev-
en nieces and five nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday,
Dec. 30, and a graveside funeral
service was held on Monday,
Dec. 31, in Ortona Cemetery.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Chandler Funeral
Home.

Archie Maynard
Archie Maynard, age 66, of
Moore Haven, died on Dec. 23,
2007 in Moore Haven. He was
born June 12, 1941 in Ashland,
Ky. He served in the Army. for
three years.
Mr. Maynard was a resident of
Moore Haven for the past 11 years
and was a former longtime resi-
dent of Okeechobee. He proudly
served the good people of Florida
as investigator for Florida Game
and Freshwater Fish Commis-
sion, Florida Dept. of Agriculture,
Seminole Police Dept. and the
Hendry County Sheriff's Office.
He was a charter member of the
Fraternal Order of Police, founder
of F.A.C.I.U., a member of both
the Southern States Livestock En-
forcement Assoc., Okeechobee
Masonic Lodge and MooreHaven
United Methodist Church'.
He is. survived by his wife,
Kitt Marie (Dorlag) Maynard; his
sons, Marc (Sara) Maynard of
Tallahassee, A.J. (Shalli) May-
nard of Clewiston; daughter, Pam
(Grant) Steelman of Lakeport;


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Moore
Khristian and Julie Moore of
Naples, formerly of Clewiston are
the proud parents of a baby girl
born on Monday, Dec. 24, at 2':06

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weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces
and was 19 inches long at birth.
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in Naples
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five great-grandchildren.
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200uu8 at uOrtona Cemletery witI
Rev. Earl Cline officiating.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Akin-Davis Funer-
al Home Clewiston.


his, brothers, Butch (Donna) Kirk
of Jay, FL., John (Linda) Scott of
Alabama, Jim (Carol) Scott of
Alabama; a sister, Lois Anderson
of Union, Mich., grandchildren,
Christina, Katelyn, Kayla, Christo-
pher, Delia, Kitrina and Dallen. .
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, Dec. 27, at Carlson Me-
morial United Methodist Church
in LaBelle with Pastor Thomrn
Street officiating.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Akin-Davis Funer-
al Home, LaBelle.

Cecil C. Smart, Jr.
Cecil C. Smart, Jr., age 81, of Pa-
hokee, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007
at his residence. Having resided
in Okeechobee for several years,
he has lived in
Pahokee for the
past five years.
He was a mem-
ber of the First
United Method-
ist Church of '
Pahokee, a 50
year member
of the Masonic Cecil C.
Lodge and an Smart, Jr.
active member
of the Sugarland Lodge in Clew-
iston. He was a 25 year member
of the Eastern Star and was cur-
rently serving as the Worthy Pa-
tron of the Eastern Star Sugarland
Chapter. He belonged to the Am-
rah Shrine Temple of West Palm
Beach and was also a life mem-
ber of'the American Legion and
VFW. He also had received an
Associates Degree from Spring-
field Business University. Occupa-
tionally, he was retired as a Chief
Master Sergeant with the United
States Air Force after 33 years of
service to his country. He owned
Smart's Locksmith Service for
30 years selling the business in
March 2007.
He wag preceded in death by
one stepson, Eddie; one brother,
Richard; and grandson, Shawn
Thomas.
He is survived by his wife,
Margaret of Pahokee; daughters,
Susan (Jeff) Thomas of Man-
chester, N.H., Carmen Brasher
of Springfield, Mo., Nancy Smart
of York Spring, Pa., and Elizabeth
M. (James) Berry of Summerville,
S.C. In addition, he is also sur-
vived by six grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the First,
United Methodist Church ofL Pa-
hokee on Saturd .eqc. 2,0T08-
from 10 a.m: u.n fCe
which will begin Aith a Masonic
Service at 11 a.m. Officiating
the service will be Pastor David


Reeves, Pastor Pat Beckman of
the Community UMC of Belle
Glade and Pastor David Broad-
bent of Canal Point UMC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Hospice of the Palm Beaches,
5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach,
33407 or to the First UMC of Paho-
kee kitchen fund.
All arrangements are under
the direction and care of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth St. Okeechobee.

Doris Elizabeth
Spooner
Doris Elizabeth Spooner, age
86, of Belle Glade, died on Satur-
day, Dec. 22, 2007. She was the
wife of the late Marion "Speedy"
Spooner. She was born on Aug.
27, 1921 in Mobile, Ala: She lived
her early years there before mov-
ing to Belle Glade with her aunt
and Uncle Thomas Lloyd and
Bessie Bass in the 1930s.
She is predeceased by her
daughter, Linda Jones of Belle
Glade.
She is survived by her three
children, David Spooner of Royal
Palm Beach, John Lloyd Spooner
of Belle Glade, Steven Spooner
of San Antonio, Texas; as well as
nine grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
She was a loving mother and
grandmother and will be dearly
missed by both friends and fam-
ily. Funeral and burial arrange-
ments were made under the di-
rection of Glades Funeral Chapel
of Belle Glade.

Calvin David Whidden
Calvin David Whidden, age 78,
of Lakeport, passed away Dec. 30,
2007 in Ft. Pierce. He was born
Feb. 15, 1929 in Moore Haven, the
son of the late John H. and the
late Emma (Williams) Whidden.
He served during Korean War in
the Army. Calvin was a lifelong
resident of Lakeport and worked
as a commercial fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Au-
drey (Taylor) Whidden of Moore
Haven;. his sons, David (Linda)
Whidden of Moore Haven, John-
ny (Jan) Whidden of Live Oak,
Bret (Dena) Whidden of Moore
Haven; daughters, Page (Mike)
McCutcheon of Boca Raton, Holly
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Calling all crafters!,
The Southwest Florida Craft
Guild proudly announces the
"Spring Forward" show at the
Florida Craftsmen Gallery, 501
Central Avenue, St. Petersburg,
Florida 33701. This show, runs
from March 7 tQ May 11, 2008
and is open to all Florida Crafts-
men members and non mem-
bers of Region 7, which includes
Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry
and Glades Counties.
Acceptable work includes
handcrafted art created in wood,
fiber, clay, glass, metal, paper,
jewelry, sculpture and mixed
media. A maximum of two (2)
pieces per person saved in 300
dpi JPEG format, along with an
artist statement, should be e-
mailed to springforward@swfl-
craftguild.com. The jurors will be
the standards committee of the
Southwest Florida Craft Guild.
Digital images, photography or
painting will not be accepted for
the show.
The fee for Florida Craftsmen
and South West Florida Craft
Guild members: $15 for the first
piece and $10 for the second
piece.. Non-member entrants:
$35 for membership, $15 for
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Jan. 21,,2008.
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horses and would like to get in-
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such as yourselves then this is
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etc. The club is just starting out
so we are looking for fresh ideas
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joining, our meetings are on the
first Monday of every month at 7


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Scout pack
to meet
Cub Scout Pack 922 meets
on'Thursdays from 7 until 8 p.m.
in the Parish Hall of St. Marga-
ret Catholic Church (208 North
Deane Duff Avenue). We wel-
come ALL boys from first through
fifth grades. We're what scouting
is all about! Call (561) 723-6753
with questions. Applications are
also available at the Clewiston
Chamber of Commerce.

Happiest baby
classes planned
The Child Care of Southwest
Florida Inc. (CCSWFL), a United
Way Agency in Lee, Hendry,
Glades and Collier Counties, an-
nounces that Darline Pinheiro
has received certification to teach
The Happiest Baby on the Block
class.
Darline Pinheiro, an educa-
tional consultant, with 16 years
of* experience at CCSWFL will
teach the Happiest Baby on the
Block class which was created
by Dr. Harvey Karlp, whose land-
mark work discovered the calm-
ing reflex that helps parents learn
to soothe babies, usually within,
minutes.
Hands on topics and video
presentations cover such topics
as: The Missing Trimester, The
Calming Reflex, and The Five S's-
the five simple techniques that
activate the calming reflex.
Parents will receive Dr. Karp's
CD's of The Happiest Baby on
the Block and Super- soothing
sounds. Child care centers and
family child, care providers will
receive a CD for their facility. The
cost of the class is being under-
written in part by GA Foods Inc.
The' registration fee is $10 per
person and pre-registration is re-
quired. Call Darline at (863) 425-
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for information and to register.

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Chief of the Everglades Division
Dennis Duke presented an update
on the progress of the Herbert
Hoover Dike rehabilitation proj-
ect to an audience at John Boy
Auditorium.
The presentation began with
Mr. Duke explaining the impor-
tance of the improvement proj-
ect, and the dangers present in
neglecting the levee. Last year,
an independent report found that
the dike was in danger of collaps-
ing, plagued by constant seepage
issues that require; among other
measures, the state to carefully
monitor the levels of the lake.
"If the Dike reaches 21 feet the
probabilities of it falling reaches
100 percent," Mr. Duke told resi-
dents.

Clewiston Inn
will stay open
t6 residents

CLEWISTON After announc-
ing plans to sell the historic Clew-
iston Inn last week, U.S. Sugar
representatives were made aware
that some in the community were
concerned that the recreational
facilities that were part of that sale
would be used for other purpos-
es, or kept from public use.
With tennis courts and other
amenities offered at the location,
some residents were worried that
the area would be restricted from
being used.
According to Ms. Sanchez, the
new owners are' "fully intend-
ing to allow" the community to
continue using it, perhaps utiliz-
ing only a smaller portion of it for
overflow parking.
Rather than taking something
from the community, Ms. San-
chez said, the new owners will
actually be supplementing what
the historic facility offers.

February, 2007
Man found dead in
the bed of a truck

HENDRY COUNTY- A pass-
ing motorist who spotted a truck
stalled on the side of the road
called law enforcement authori-
ties fearing for the life of the man
he saw lying down on the bed of'
the truck.
When they arrived at the scene,
deputies found the man with a se-
vere gunshot wound to the head.
He was already dead when depu-
ties arrived at the scene.
According to a report released
by the Hendry County Sheriff's
Office, the passing motorist saw
what he thought was the body of
a man inside the bed of the truck,
a blue Ford Ranger with a black
camper mounted ,to the bed on
C.R. 832.

Relay for Life event
next weekend

CLEWISTON For Sandi Ro-
driguez, organizing the Relay for
Life event in Clewiston is a par-
ticularly personal endeavor.
At 30, Ms. Rodriguez was diag-
nosed with ovarian Cancer.
Remembering that period of
her life, her family and friends
who saw her through the difficult
ordeal, she believes the right thing
to do is to give back.
"My opinion is that cancer does
not discriminate. It doesn't matter
that you're rich or poor, male or
female, White or Hispanic," said
Ms. Rodriguez. "For me' it was
horrible."
The Relay for Life event is set
to take place on Friday, Feb. 16, at
6 p.m. The overnight event runs
into the next day, ending at noon
on Saturday.

9-year-old dies
buried under
dirt mound

LABELLE- A 9-year-old La-
Belle boy died Jan. 29'when a 15-
foot high mound of dirt he wag
playing 6n collapsed on him.
There are no signs of foul play,
officials with the Hendry County
Sheriff's Office said, and the case
remains an unexpected and "very
tragic" death.
According to a police,report of
the incident, the boy, 9-year-old
William Henry Brogdon, seemed
to have died of asphyxiation when
he was trapped under the dirt.
In the moments before, he


was found, family members and
neighbors tried desperately to
shovel dirt from the mound after
finding the boy's jacket and shoes
nearby.

Salmonella affected
peanut butter
sold locally

.CLEWISTON With peanut
butter contamination .cases of
Salmonella food poisoning being


reported throughout the country,
locals are reporting to have pur-
chased affected jars in Clewiston.
According to the Centers of
Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga.,
approximately 300 cases of Sal-
monella Tennessee have been
reported throughout much of the
country since August. The com-
mon factor in host of these cases
was the consumption of Peter'
Pan peanut butter.
Because Great Value peanut
butter is manufactured in the
same Georgia manufacturing
plant, jars of that brand of peanut
butter are also at threat of con-
taining the disease.
A local woman after listening
to radio reports of the outbreak
found at least one of the affected
jars in her home. She came down
with flu-like symptoms but did
not think they were brought on
by Salmonella poisoning.

March, 2007
Judge's program
to ease jail
overcrowding?

Hoping to relieve the expense
of housing inmates at,the county
jail, Judge James Sloan's proposal
to implement a probationary pro-
gram has drawn criticism from at
least one person who thinks it's a
step In the wrong direction.
Kirk Jameson, who spoke out
about the issue during the Feb. 13
Hendry County Board of Com-
missioners meeting, said the plan
has several faults that could keep
it from working how it should.
'At the heart of the issue, Judge
Sloan said, is the skyrocketing
expense of keeping an inmate
incarcerated. With each inmate
costing the county an estimated
$18,200 per year, the judge said
a program to closely monitor the
would-be inmates could help the
county realize savings.

"Miracle son"
enjoys birthday

CLEWISTON Another year
has past and Joyce Ervin gives
thanks to God for her, son to be
alive.
Brian Ervin turns eight this
year, and he's defied the odds to
make one very special lady very
happy to wake up each morning
to see his face anew again.
Ms. Ervin adopted Brian when
he was born, after his birthmoth-
er, a young, healthy girl without
a place to live and no job turned
to her for help. More than any-
thing, she wanted to find a good
home for her child and knew she
couldn't provide for him the same
as anadoptive parent.
"She was told at the hospital
when Brian was born that his ce-
rebral palsy and down syndrome
was due to her twenty-first chro-
mosome falling off during her
pregnancy," said Ms. Ervin.
"She never did drugs or drank
alcohol," added Joyce "He was
naturally born this way, and thank
the Lord he is still here with us to-
day."

Homeowner
shoots robber

CLEWISTON A 74-year-old
Clewiston man foiled a suspect's
attempt to rob his home on Sun-
day night, struggling with the
would-be robber and shooting
him twice, once in the chest.
According to police, two sus-
pects broke into the house, on
West Saginaw, at approximately
11 p.m. that night and demanded
money from the couple. One of
the suspects was carrying a gun,
later found to be a B.B. gun, and
a tire iron.
The suspect and victim strug-
gled, briefly and the suspect hit the
victim on the head with a tire iron
several times.
His victim broke free and re-
trieved a gun from his bedroom
cornering the 21-year-old and
shooting him from about 10 feet
away.
"I was just doing what I had to
do to survive," Mr. Norman said.

Hendry County
administrator is
selected by board

CLEWISTON County com-
missioners voted March 13 to hire
Wayne O'Neil as the new county
administrator.
Mr. O'Neil beat out candidates


from throughout the state and
country for the position.
Hendry County has been with-
out a full-time county administra-
tor since former administrator
Lester Baird Sr. announced his
retirement late last year. Mr. Baird
continued serving in the capacity
until Feb. 1, his last day with the
county.
Since then, County Attorney
Mark Lapp has served in the in-
terim role while the board adver-
tised the position and interviewed


prospective candidates.

Woodworks Park
closed

CLEWISTON The condition
of Woodworks Park requires at-
tention.
Recently the city's building
official, Travis Reese, went to
the park to survey the necessary
work at the site.. He reported to
commissioners that the fixture is
so unstable that a man can move
the entire structure three to four-
inches back and forth with one
hand.
At the recommendation of the
city manager, commissioners vot-
ed last week to place caution tape
around the park to keep people
from using it. It is officially closed
*until repairs can be made to the
park.

April, 2007
Beautification
project for
Harlem begins

HARLEM Harlem residents
and leaders watched last week as
a demolition crew worked on one
of the more notable landmarks in
the community, the Dome.
While the building, a structure
shaped like a baseball half-buried
in the ground, served a worth-
while purpose when it was first
constructed in the 1970s, it had
recently become an eyesore and
residents agreed it had to go.
It is part of a larger beautifica-
tion effort that is spearheaded by
Project Success, the Harlem Ten-
ants Association, county staff and
Clewiston City Commissioner Ja-
net Taylor who were all on-hand
to watch the building torn down.

Man arrested for
body in canal ,

IMMOKALEE -- Donald Nichol-
son, 40, of Immokalee was arrest-
ed Tuesday, April 3, and charged
with second-degree murder in
connection with the murder of
his wife.
His wife's body was found by
Hendry County Sheriff's deputies
floating in a canal on C.R. 833. A
man riding in the back of a truck
spotted the body in the canal and
alerted officials.
b The body was later found to
be that of Sandra Nicholson, who
had been 'reported missing by
family members just days before.
Collier County Sheriff's investiga-
tors confirmed the identity.

Joe Hilliard is festi-
val honoree

CLEWISTON -- The Sugar Fes-
tival Committee has announced
that the 2007 Sugar Festival will
be dedicated to Joe Marlin Hill-
iard. Joe Marlin's father, Joe A.,
and his Uncle Marlin formed Hill-
iard Brothers of Florida back in
the 1930s.

Can Clewiston keep
schools safe?

CLEWISTON After a 23-year-
old college student in Virginia
killed 32 students in what many
are calling the worst shooting in
the nation's history, local school
administrators are asking them-
selves: Is my school safe?
The response so far is a guard-


ed 'yes.'
While investigators in the Vir-
ginia Tech shooting continued
unraveling what motivated a stu-
dent who by all accounts was a
quiet loner to act out in a manner
that seemed to shock the world,
school administrators in Clewis-
ton implemented some new safe-
guards in the hopes of minimizing
the possibility that something that
deadly could ever happen here.

May, 2007
New elderly
low income
project proposed

HENDRY COUNTY Hendry,
County Commissioners have de-l
cided to support a proposed low-.
income rental elderly housing
complex to be located in the city.
of Clewiston.
According to developer Rick:
Miller, with Laurel' Gardens Ltd.:
Of Fort Myers, the project prom-.
ises to provide 50 units to local,
residents at a cost between $200:
and $400 a month.
After listening to his presenta-,
tion, commissioners put $20,000,
of the county's community de-
velopment block grant money to-i
ward making the project a reality.i

Solving the
tax relief puzzle

HENDRY COUNTY -- The Flor-
ida Legislature will continue toi
struggle with property, tax reform'
and has scheduled a'special ses-
sion to take up the issue again'
June 12-22.
The bottom line for Florida;
and Hendry County, is unknown.
With no shortage of ideas on how
to reform property taxes, the issue
is a confusing one.
Governor Crist, the Florida
Senate and House of Represen-
tatives each put forth a plan but
the Legislature has yet to come
to enough of a consensus to pass
one.

County considers
increased
home exemption
for seniors
HENDRY CQUN.TY Hendry
County Commissioners are debat-
ing whether or not to extend' the
homestead exemption to seniors
by an additional $25,000. The
move, depending on how many
people would qualify, has the po-
tential of lowering the amount of
property taxes that now go to the
county.
The board discussed the issue
during its May 8 meeting at Clew-
iston City Hall, during which Mark
Lapp, the county's attorney, gave
an overview of the proposal.

City elections
to be changed

CLEWISTON Citing the fact
that elections seem to grow more
and more complicated, and cost-
ly, with each time, Clewiston city
officials voted to change election
dates -to coincide with general
elections.
Iva Pittman, the city clerk/assis-
tant city manager, has been large-
ly responsible for carrying out lo-
cal elections, her staff tasked with
the complex but essential part of
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Requires plumbing experience, possession of a valid
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record. Must have. a High School Diploma or its
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Job descriptions & applications can be obtained at
100 E. El Paso St, Satellite Office in Clewiston & at
165 S. Lee St., the Courthouse Square in LaBelle in
the HR Department.
Vet Pref. EEO. Drug free.Applicants needing
assistance in the application process should
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Join the School
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A Police Officer for the Palm Beach County
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citizens on Palm Beach County School District
sites. Continue your law enforcement career
while enjoying the benefits of working a school-
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midnight shift, with weekends and holidays off.
The current starting annual salary is $41,017,
plus law enforcement incentive, with no payroll
deductions for High Risk Florida Retirement.
The pension is vested after six years of service
and early retirement options are available.
If interested, please check us out at:
www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/schoolpolice/Emplovment.htm,.
or contact Pat Haight directly at 561-434-8435.
Immediate school openings in the Belle
Glade and Pahokee area.


HENDRY REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
"VWhere It's VTA6aout Qettinw (Better'
LPN Ior 11 (FT,PT, Perdlem)
FL LPN Lic. & IV Certi. Willing to work flexible schedule.
Full time ERRN III StaffSupevisor
Valid FL lic. Min 3 yrs exp., ACLS, PALS reo,
Perdlemn RN Nursing Supervisor
Valid FL RN lic. 5 + yrs. clinical exp. Must have 3 yrs charge or super-
visory status. ACLS PALS reoq
Per Diem- C.NA or C.NA Monitor Tech
Must possess a valid C.NA Cert. and exp. monitoring rhythm recognition.
Full time Registered Nurse
Must possess a valid FL license w/ at least I yr. exp in
area of expertise.
Full time HIM Supervisor
RHIA with two+yrs sup exp or RHIT with three+ yrs sup
exp. Must demonstrate an excellent command of the ICD-9-
CM Classification system and DRG methodology. Must have
the ability to use computerized medical recorFabstract and
encoder, and possess good technical skills.
Full time Medical Office Manager (LaBelle Clinic)
Candidate should have a min of 3yrs medical office management eqe-
rience in a physidan's office. This position reouires skill in developing
and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative
staff, patients, and the public.
Per diem Laboratory Assistant
Previous experience with specimen collection preferred
Full time Department Secretary (Quality/Risk Management)
Previous exp in an office setting pref. Must have exp with MS
Office apps. Must possess excellent organizational, cust svc
and communication skills
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CBS horie, 3'2 REDUCED *FOR RENT beautiful 2/2 furntured,
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- New Listing!! 3/1 CBS Home on 1/3 acre in Moore Haven.
Buy it at $167.5K or Rent it'for $1,000 per month
Flaole. Country living!! 3/2 CBS Home on 1.5
Acres. New in '01 Great deal @( 185K
RerntigW irehouse Space? Build your own on this 22 acre
industrial property in Clewiston. City water, sewer $480K
-1/2 acre lot located on Crescent Dr. Owner will build
to suit $80K
Montura Ranch CBS home with over 3600 sq.ft
Must see to appreciate
Montura Lots, Lots, & More Lots!!
New Listing!! 5450 square feet! Located at the corner
of Davidson road and looker's point road, Perfect for a
convenience store/small grocery store
Mississippi Ave 3/1 CBS home. Great condition for
only $100K
Obispo Ave : S led and re
rooted. CBS I SOLD
Reduced!! Brand New 3/2 Mobile lame locate in
Sherwood S/I) Fenced. $ i115K
Pioneer PlaiS 7.5 acres!!
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Country Living ji Calling You This 2002 Manufactured 38R/2BA
Home gives you Seclusion, Privacy & A Rural Life Style. A Paved
Road & City Water enchances this property. Plenty of room for
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e Stop The r CBS ome has a paved lighted
Sdrivevayc oa screened in Porch. This property is fenced in.
2960 Old Lakeport Road. $191,375
Needs Sme Work acre water front lot & Home 39 Undo Rd $ 129K
Dont Miss Out This 2BR/2BA MH on 1.42 acres! 2420 Old
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Delightful. Cute & Cozy This 2BR/2BA Mobile Home has it all. Nice
Florida Room to relax in after a hard day. 255 Thomas Lane
$129,900 Reduced
MOORE HAVEN
Ad & AfomlHoe This 3BR 2BA Home has it all. This Home is
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uWhat a Steal These (2) 2BR/2BA Mobile Homes have been
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HomeOnTheWaler 2235 Riverside Dr., Beoutiful 2BR/1 BAw/ a private
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Be a Hendry County
School Board Bus
Driver. Contact the
Transportation Dept.
at 863-674-4115 or
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PRECIOUS LANDSCAPING
Serving the South Bay /
Clewiston / Belle Glade area's.
Call us for all your lawn care
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Emergency Pick up &
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Call 863-675-3231

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NEW SELF STORAGE
46 units 7x15, 8x15,.10x15,
10x30,12x30,15x25. Full
electric, secure on Commereio
St. 350 ft. from Clewiston
Police Dept. 863-983-6663,
863-983-2808, after hrs.
863-983-8979


Merchandise







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Ant ique ss 5
Appliance Parts 520U






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Building Materials540
BusinSWsAS Equipmt 545.
Carp(863)ts/Rugs 550




























GAS DRYERa, Friia, iEt tra5
Collectibles o 575e
Computer/Video 5803
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FiSreplace Fi xtKenmure60
Firewood-3 Mo-605e

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863)Jewelry67-635
REFRamps/ights 40
Luggage 645
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REFRIDGERATOR/CUnt $
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STOVEHWSE K enmor e,
$50 (863)9467-382 2r6 e

SateDER Fiite air, Woal
exc. cong Machines, $00.
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DISHWASHER Kenmore,
$50 (863)946-3822 Moore

GAS DRYER Frigidare, w/all
options, $200B or best offer.

GAS STVEGMRagic Chef, b0",
$ 250c0 or bestKoffenr.
863)a 4 6 7-6886 o3 r

GLASSTOP STOVE, Kenmore)c



Compact, Haler, 4.2 cu ft
(863)697-3299
RSTOE RAWORhe GaB, WBork
$300 (85. 63)64-07793



STOVE GE, whiGe, exc. condo ,
$150, (863)946-2072,


WASHER Kenmore, Low pro- ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
file. Barely used. $200 Real Oak, on wheels, 76" H x from home. Medical, busi-
(239)210-1475 40" W, excellent condition. ness, paralegal, computers,
WASHER/DRYER Maytag $200 neg (863)357-1560 criminal justice. Job place-
Neptune, stacked, $750. FUTON- black, metal framed, ment assistance. Financial
(863)675-6904 asking $20 (863)697-3605' aid and computer provided
WASHERS & DRYERS LEATHER COUCH Black with (866)858-2121, www.Onli-
STACK UNITS 2 reclining ends, great cond. neTidewaterTech.com.
$95 & up, 1 yr.warranty $500 or best offer. Call, wi
REFRIGERATORS & STOVES 863-697-6470 AWNING Aluminum, white,
(239)694.077a--74" W x 27", like new. $40
(239)694-0778 LIVINGROOM SET- Hunter (863)763-1997
A green, 5 pc. Must go! $500.
ne. Call Kristina before 5:30 DISHSET Bavaria,Germany,
S 0 pm 863-357-0391 Okee 28 pc., 4 place settings,
$25. (863)763-0996
MICROWAVE- Hotpoint. $15 ROLL AWAY BED $70 $25(863)763-0996
(863)467-4567 (863)357-2829 STATUES fiberglass, 1
Horse, 1 Bull, 1 Pelican, 2
SOFA & LOVESEAT Country Light Houses, $3500 or will
blue & Futon Good condition. sell sep (863)467-7453
$150. for all. (863)763-7727
ELECTRIC BICYCLE Mon- SF e e TRACTOR HITCH & DISCS 3
ELECTRIC BICYCLE -Mon- SOFA red leather, askin pt hitch, 8 ft blade. $400 will
goose, used twice, excellent $300 firm (863)675-388 separate. 63)674-0052
condition, looks brand new. after 7pm
$175 neg (863)763-7849 -
MENS 26", des great, $15. TV STAND Has pull out shelf,
MENS 26", r des great, $15. real oak wood, on wheels.I Iumes3 06
(863)763-0996 $35 (869)357-1560
B d &BASS GUITAR Fender, 4
string & Crate 100 watt amp,
a0Iqe 0 $325 will sell separately.
(863)946-1802
All Steel Buildings. National GOLD CLUBS- 25 clubs, bag, DRUM SET- pieces, great
Manufacturer,., 40x60,,to. db ..baail,"$40 for Christmas, good shape,
100x250 Factory direct to (863)763-0944 f$2 Cma (83)3-83
contractor or customer. $125.Call (863)634-8734
(800)658-2885 www.rigid- GOLF.CART New Honda mo- ELECTRIC RGAN Good
building.com. tor. Just needs some TLC. ELECTRIC ORGAN Good
SHED 8--x0, Aisking $500 (863)302-4442 condition, needs tuning,
SHED 8x10, Good condition. Asking$350 or best offer. Call
$1000. or best offer. GOLF CLUBS (100) Misc., (863) 634-9017
(863)467-0185 All brands. Many good. $890Fort
for all, will sep. ORGAN Kimball, Fort Drum
a aa(863)946-3123 area, $25 firm.r
IiI STANLEY GOLF CLUBS set (863)467-1309.
with bag and caddy, $75
METAL ROOFING. SAVE $$$ (863)467-8430
buy direct from manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all S i a PUREBRED
accessories. Quick turn YORKIE PUPPIES
around. Delivery Available..
(352)498-0778 Toll free AR 15 Completely custom. Call 863-902-0580
(888)393-0335 code 24 Red dot scope. Sure fire RED BONE COON HOUND
www.GulfCoastSupply.com. light. Collapsible stock. Flip PUPS UKC, Purple ribbon
MOBILE HOME STEPS Fber rear. $1000 (863)634-4798 bred, Health cert. included.
glass w/handrails New 5 MARLIN Lever Action, 45- $300 each. (863)467-4149
step & 4 step. $750 for both, 70 Never fired. $450
will sep. (863)763-4527 (863)634-4798 itg0
OUTSIDEDOOR 32", brand MARLIN 44 MAGNUM- 100
new, with frame, $50. rounds of ammo, Cowboy CAMERA PHONE Nextel
(813)892-7867 load, 240 grain, $400 1930, brand new, pd $450,'
(239)667-6021. asking $ 3 0 0 :
10717a f1^S RIFLE 3006, good condition. (863)227-3348
$300 or best offer r .....
BABY STROLLER $15. Call (239)229-1367
(863)763-0625 RUGER Single six con-
Double Stroller MacLaren, vertible, 91/2" barrel. $300 WATER PUMP for water
side by side, seat reclines, (606)219-3890 well, 5.5 hp, Titan, trash
gray, 1 yr. old,pd $360, sell SHOTGUN Remington model pump, 3", never used, $700
$225. (863)61 -1750 1100, 20 gau e, brand new. (863)983-4940
INFANT SLEEPERS Onesies $350 or best off er
and other clothing. $40 will (239)229-1367
separate. (863)763-3982 SHOTGUNS (3) 14 & 20 ca.,
before Noon 9 mm pistol, $750 for all or
TODDLER TOYS $75 for all will sep. (502)931-8101 HOT TUB 1 year old, 5 per-
(239)253-27990 WINCHESTER -d 51 son. $3000 (863)357-7480
-g-- ^auge w/rib. $400 or(863)634830
(606)219-3890 HOT TUB 6 person, with cov-
er. Like new. $500.
BELT BUCKLES Swarovski,l ti (561)262-1390
crystal, new & beautiful, va- E im e I 0 I HOT TUB- Hot Springs Prodigy
riety of styles & colors, $25. 5 yrs old. 6 speeds. Lots of
(863)6)34-7311 'AB LOUNGE exercise ma- extras $1500 or best offer
SHIRTS & SHORTS 20piec- chine, exc. shape, $100-or (239)738-1532 LaBelle area
es in all. Large & Extra best offer. (863)634-8734
Lare. $50 for all, will sep. EXERCISE BIKE with fan, Exccond. 33'x18'x5', Paid
(863)467-2366 $40. (863)612-0647 '$5500. Asking $3500. You
SEXERCISE MACHINE Air- Move. (863)634-4218
Strider, $25. (863)467-4567 Sewi
PEDAL CAR -1950's, nice WEIGHT BENCH SET Comn- |a is 7
o r i g I p al1 $ 2 510 plete, good condition, many
(863)675-4858 weights from 5-25 Ibs. $300 KENMORE with cabinet,
SANTA CLAUSES collection or best offer. (863)2Chair included + misc.
of 13 count, battery operat- M. ..I s $100. (863)697-3299
ed, all for- $195
(863)946-0408 HOSPITAL BED up & down
In rI on both sides, $100.
(863)612-0647 BARNETT CROSSBOW With
SET-rall accessories, $400
BEDROOM SET W/matching WHEEL CHAIR Electric, Ex- (863)467-5646 after 6pm
desk, 8 pc set, rustic, queen cellent condition. $600 or
size, like new. $2500 or best best offer. (863)763-6907
offer. (863)447-1255 .1'.q ient
CHINA CABINET Drexel,
large, walnut color, solid CONSOLE STEREO -.8 track,
wood, $250 will deal. AERATOR Cmplt head/impel- record player, can record, 8
(561)793-9463 evenings ler w/converter 3 phase to track tapes $100 neg.
single phase. 7.5 hp w/1800 (863)467-8430
COMPUTER DESK.- Very stur- rpm $2100 (863)946-2989
dy. $25 (863)467-9413 JBL SYSTEM 2 GTI 15's and
DAYBED With trundle, Good AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train a JBL 1200 amp, complete,
condition $50. or best offer for high paying Aviation ported b'ox. $1000
condition. $50 or best offer Maintenance areer. FAA ap- (863)634-7157
(863)46-2______13_proved program. Financial
DR TABLE & CHAIRS casual, aid if qualified Job place- WIRELESS HEADSET MICRO-
hunter green, natural wood ment assistance. CALL Avia- PHONE Shure, hands free
w/tile top & leaf, $150 will tion Institute of Maintenance microphone $1 00
deal. (561)793-9463 aft 6. (888)349-5387. (239)503-0339
ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIRS Exc. LIDS -. 2 rolls, ridged galva- XM SATELLITE RADIO SYS-
condition, Pd. $900, asking ni z e d, 1 -20" x 50' & TEM Delphi, for car, inclds
$500 fi rm Call 1-18"x50'. New. $60. will base, receiver, antenna.
863-763-9096 aft. 5, Iv. msg. separate. (863)763-5762 $100 (239)503-0339


FLAT SCREEN 4 brand new
TV car flat screens. $499 ne- ROTOTILLER, Sears, chain
gotiable. (786)506-6452 drive, runs good, $250 or
best offer. (561)790-3681
SNAPPER Z TURN MOWER-
52" cut, like new, $1800
GENERATOR- lOhp, B&S, pull (863)201-0672 Dug
start, 6250 Max watts, Cole-
man Powermate, never used
$325. (863)610-0575
MITER SAW DW 708, 12" Okeechobee Livestock CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES
blades, DeWat, 21/ Eveyrs. Market Sales Modular/Floor Plans. From $79,900 & up,
Good cond. Paid $559. Ask- Every Monday-1i2pm & every
ing $375. (863)467-4096 Tuesday-11am. 763'3127 3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use
your land as down payment. Financing available.

NINTENDO Wi 2 games, ex- SADDLE Corriente, 15",
tra controller, all wireless,.tooled, excellent condition
$450 (863)634-7157 $450. (863)946-1802 Real estate Mobile Homes
V s/ae t WESTERN SADDLE 15", dia- ,. M il
Cenr 0732 mond spots, good condition,
$100. (863)675-3032 g11
KIRBY VAC CLEANER -G4, WESTERN SADDLE, 15"
asking $100(863)467-7453 brown, new, $325. Business Places MoblIe Home Lots 2
UPRIGHT VACUUM, Kirby (772)349-89520Okeechobee Sale 1005 Mobile Home~ ~ Parts20
Generation 6, Attachments Commercial Mobile mes Rent 21
Included & shampooer, with property Sale 1010 Mobile Home Sale
bags, $150. (863)763-3451Condos/
Rentalsrhouses- Sale
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UISNEY VHS VIUUDEOS $60
will sell separately.
(863)763-3982 before Noon.


Several Old 3 gallon metal gas
cans with useable spouts.
(863)983-0807
Wanted: Bedliner for Ford
Ranger Shortbed, fair condi-
tion. (863)675-3032


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MONTURA RANCHES 4br, t0SAN H H
2ba, 1A acre, Doublewide, tco
$1300 mo. Or best offer. Call BELLE GLADE 1785 sq. ft., 6
Jose 786-423-9787 or Bdrm., 3 Ba., 1 Car Garage.
863-228-6370 Corner of S.W. 10th St. &
MOORE HAVEN 3br, 2ba, All S.W. Ave. C. $180,000.
appi, W/D, laminate floors, Realty International, Sandy
garage, handicap access. Weiser (561)329-1408
$1200 mo. (863)946-3333




l HARLEM 3/2- Brand New I
Harlem Academy Drive
Appliances, New carpet,
L/Air,1 Car Garage,
do yars @ 8% Landscaped. $164,500.

SHIP or Owning
READING A Financing Possible
8 N A Call Owner: 863-673-5071

NEWSPAPER., or561-996-010

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providing information
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Custom Built Home 5000sqft
.OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE on TO acres. Includes
For doctor, lawyer, accoun- stocked pond, dock, pond
tant, etc. 112 WC Owen, Cle- house, located 10 minutes
wiston. (239)994-7368 south of Tifton, G'A. Great
locationI Call Norris Bishop
1 Realty @ (229)890-1186.
HAR VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS 5
acres riverfront on Big Reed
TURKEY CREEK Double wide Island Creek near New River
& Guest house w/dock. State Park, fishing, view, pri-
Call Mr. Wallln (305)743-3799 vate, good access $89,500.
(970)222-7682 (866)789-8535.


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CLEWISTON: 2 BR, 10x42 MH
1/4 acre. New appl's includ-
ing W&D. Recently renovat-
ed. No pets. $625 mo. Avail.
Jan. 12th. (863)805-2869 or
(954)649-9095 '
MONTURA RANCHES -
2 br, 2 ba on 1.25 acres,
fenced yard, water softener,
non-smoking environment.
$750/mo + 1st, last & sec
dep req, (863)228-0580 or ,
(863)634-4480
MUST BE 55 YEARS OF AGE
Gated community w/ pool,
club house & river access.
We also mow your grass.
$595 monthly. Ready to
move in! Call 863-673-4325



All Home of Merit Stock
Homes and Special Orders
reduced to the lowest prices
in years. Bring us your floor
plan and we will give you the
best price in South Florida.
Call (863)675-8888
Inventory Liquidation Sale
Models in stock sold cheap.
Negotiate your best prce in
years. We also have lots
avail. Call (863 675-4442 or
(863)673-4325%.
Liquidacion de ventas, Todos
los models tienen que saler.
Tambien tenemos tereno dis-
poneble. Llamee al
(863)67'5-4442 /
863)612-6511
NEW 3 BR / 2 BA Doublewide
$39,900 includes set up &
A/C. Very easy financing
avail. Call (863)675-8888 or
(863)673-4325
Nueva casa manufacturada de
3/2banos a solo $39,900
Incluyendo instalaclon com-
pleta y aire centrol. Para mas
nformacion. Llamee a
S863)675-4949 o
863)612-6511 0
TRADE IN'S WANTED
No Money Down... with your
.old homes equity. Very easy
financing. Low prices on all
New 3 & 4 Bdrm. Homes.
Call (863)675-8888 or
(863)673-4325


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AIRBOAT- 14 ft Apache Hull,
220 GPU.. $5000 or best of-
fer. (863)697-1443
ALUMICRAFT BOAT 14ft;
trailer, trolling motor, new
Johnson motor. $2700
(863)357-3329


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DUMP TRAILER 38 cubic
yard, Gooseneck, all steel,.
(2) 10,000 lb. axles w/elec-
tric brakes, like new, $9,500.
(772)349-8952 Okeechobee
FARM TRUCK flatbed, runs
great, -$500/best offer,
(863)675-7963 1


HORSE TRAILER '05; WW 2
horse slant with tact room.
Like new, never, used.
$4500. 772-233-1127
HP SADDLE 17", Brown,
Leather & Tack. Great condi-
tion. $225. (863)801-9494
SADDLE 14W/z" -Bob Mar-
shall, Treeless, Barrel, Floral
pattern, With sliver. Asking
$1500. (863)697-6470



CHIPPER / SHREDDER 5 hp,
Like new. $250
(863)673-3122
RIDING LAWN MOWER,
Yazoo, 42" cut, 16 hp. Front
deck. $600. 863-675-1224
RIDING MOWER John Deere
L120, 22 hp, 48" cut, 97
running hours. $1200 firm.
(863)357-2988
RIDING MOWER- Craftsman,
14 1/2 hp, 42" cut, Rear
bagger. Exc. shape $600
(863)467-6025
ROTARY SPREADER Scotts,
Almost new. $20.
(863)763-0625








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ANN DYESS
LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER
420 E. SUGARLAND HW.
3m (863) 983-6663 (863) 983-9770
WEBSITE: DYESSREALESTATE.COM EMAIL: ANN@DYESSREALESTATE.COM
AFTER HOURS:
ANN DYESS LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS ANGELICA GQNZALEZ
(863) 983-8979 Broker Associate (863)228-2215 SE HABLA ESPANOL
(863)599- 1209 (863)228-0023
RESIDENTIAL 3BR, 2BA with loft room (has BA 3BR, 2BA DWMH with 2.5 acres
Condo Bass Capital $159,000 (2) as well) $379,000 Montura $150,000
4BR, 2BA New Home Reduced to 3BR, 2BA with pool reduced to VACAT LAND
$295,000 $269,900 MH Lot in Sherwood $24,900
3BR, 2BA Royal Palm.$249,000 2BR 1 BA cottage on 3.68 acres Montura 1 .25 acre lots available
2BR,. 2BReall Cute $125K PB County $200 000 Call for Listings.
3BR, 2BS W $279,000 3BR, 2 BA with pool on man- Flaghole 2.41 ac $110,000 '
3BR, 2BA 2 acres Flaghole made lake $310,000 Woodlands S/D 2 lots reduced to
$240,000 Seller Wants All Offers 3BR, 2BA large screened porch $32,500 each I
4BR, 2BA Fully. Furnished North- $249,000 Pioneer 11 lots together
side $310,000 3BR,r 2BA CBS home -with very $45,000 each
3/4BR 2 1/2BA on lake $377,500 large back yard $259,900 .Mobile Home Lot $19500
2 Mobile Home Lot $19,500
2or3BR, jb Iaf rear yard 11 Montur s must be sold
$29000P.M.MOBILE HOMES 11 Montura lots must be sold
$239,00 ,000 p.m. MBILEoether $19,500 each
3BR, 2BA Brick, fenced back 4BR, 2BA, DWMH $134,900 together $19,500 each
yard $215,000 3BR, 2BA Tower Lakes $1,19,900 COMMERCIAL
4BR, 2BA with pool $174,900 3BR, 2B Wrvlscreened Cabinet Shop 4800 sq. ft. & Apt.
3BR, 2BA New Home $310,000 porch RgAP e: $112,50.0 $200,000
4BR, -3BA New Honme $325,000 3BR, 2BA SWMH Monturo 1.25 Turn-key movie theater on US27
3B6A&E f Wf1DENG 5 acres furnished $98,000 $495,000 or building only
acres in LaDeca $175,000 $395,000
38R, 2BA on 2.5 acres Pioneer -odj. SWMH on 4 Lots (4.56 acres) in $395,000
2.5 acres also available Woodland S/D $275,000 FOR RENT
[$175,000 3BR, 2BA DWMH Harlem $84,900 2/2.5 T/homes ind. util. $1500 p.m.


S (863)983-8559
CheylEbyGtjal, Lic. RalEtate Broier(863j228-1562
real estate Elsie Seller (239822-7490 Espanol.
l AHnalbel Mitanda(863)228-629E np'ol
528 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewnton Thereu Lee 'Teti' Rangel (863) 228-1142
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extras. Granite c. tops, master suite and Irg.
det. garage, Don't miss out! Just Reducedl


CLEWISTON
-4/2.5 CBS Home on fenced corner lot,
Only $209,000
*3/2, MH large lot, Holiday Isles Mobile
Home Park. Only $69,900.
*3/2 CBS Home on Sugarland Circle.
Great Starter Home only $165,000!
S2/1 Home on Sagamore Ave. $130,000
S3/3 MH in Seminole Manor $120,000
*BringAll Offeirs!t 3/2 CBS onNorthside $220K
*2/1 CBS Home, Reduced to $149,900
Seller will pay $5K towards closing costs.
*Spacious 3/2, Newly rem. kitchen and
' fenced backyard Only $170K.
*Just Listed, Well kept 3/2 w/florida room &
workshop on E. Esperanza Just $164,9000!
*3/2 MH in Tower Lakes only $129,000
-3/2 Home w/large Family Room, Northside
$225,000
-3/2 CBS Home on comerlot. $150,000
2 3/2 CBS Homes on Harlem Academy-
New Construction. Only $169,500 Owner
motivated!
MOORE HAVEN / LAKEPORT
*2/2 Palm Harbor, 55+ Community,
upgrades & extras galore! $142,500
Like New 2/2 MH w/lrg sunroom.
MH Yacht Club. Reduced to $118.5K


Rancno raimas, unique 1.3 acre
Hacienda with Stables, Party Pavillion,
and Palm Tree Nursery $675,000


*2/1 MH-Lakeport with direct Lake
"0" Access. Reduced to $109K
*3/2 MH, fireplace, completely fenced. $92.5K
*Spacious 2/2 in Lakeport. Completely
Remodeled. Lake "0 Access $269,000
* Like new 3/2 CBS Thatcher Blvd,
.Ship eligible $164,900
PIONEER / LADECA / FLAGHOLE
3 or 4 BD, 2 BA, Custom Log Home
on +f- 5 acres. Call for details
ACREAGE, LAND & LOTS
*Commercial lot 100x115. Great loca-
tion Bond St. Only $49,900 .
* 3/2 MH on 5 acres ready for nursery
or livestock. $220,000
*Buildable lot on Del Monte Ave.
$129,900, Owner Financing Available
S.33 ac lot in Port LaBelle $59,000
2 lots, Horseshoe Acres Only $59,000
*Highlands Co. 10, 28; & 8(01AC.
Owner Financing Available
MONTURA
'3.75 Acres, Ideal for Big Family with
Horses Only $89,500
S1.25 acreLots available. Starting at $25,000
3/2MHioa ersd leSt Sa m(eOnly$105K
COMMERCIAL
*Operating medical office w/retail, great
location only $475,000
Mobile Home Park. Great Investment
Opportunity. Includes CBS Home


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AQUA SPORT 22?, Center
console, open fishmen, 225
Evinrude. Good cond.
$3500. (863)228-2622
BOAT MOTOR Elgin, 14.1 hp,
'69, antique, w/3 propellers
& gas tank, runs,good,
$480 neg. (561),790-3681
BONITO 15', with 30 hp
Johnson motor. Trailer in-
cluded. Good condition.
$1900. (863)675-8579
BOW RIDER 15', 50hp John-
son motor & trailer. Good
condition. $1200.
(863)228-2622
CANOE 16ft, Old Town, fiber-
glass, $150 (863)805-8786
Montura
COBIA 1981 16 Ft., Cnt
Console 60 hp Johnson.
Runs great. Needs TLC.
$1300 (863)484-0267
ESCAPE SAILBOAT 14 ft, cat
rig, much like a Sailfish,
easier to sail, will deliver lo-
cally. $895 (863)674-0647
EVINRUDE '93, 6hp out-
board. Like new. $400.
(561)262-1390
GHEENOE CLASSIC BOAT '91
'04 Honda 15 hp 4 stroke,
power tilt & galvanized trail-
er. $8600 (863)634-0815
JON BOAT 16ft, 7.5hp
Chrysler. motor, trailer,
$1000 (863)201-0672
OPEN FISHERMAN 20 ft,
150 merc; float on aluminum
trailer, 300 hrs., good shape.
$4995 (863)94'6-1105
PONTOON BOAT nice shape,
runs. great, $3500.
(863)634-8708
PONTOON TRAILER- Magic
Tilt, 20FT, $1000 or best of-
fer (641)753-9407
POONTOON BOAT 20' & trail-
er, 35 hp Johnson motor.
Good condition. $1800.
(863)824-6720
PRO CRAFT BASS BOAT -
17.6 fiberglass, 112 hp Evin-
rude trailer, less than 200
hrs, $4500 (863)946-0408
SEA NYMPH '83,15', Alurrii-
num with trailer & '91 40hp
Johnson with tilt & Trim.
$2500.765-620-4373



CATALINA COACHMAN '95-
RV, 23ft, asking $4000
(863)261-2500
GMC CAMPER VAN '86- High-
top, Mechanically restored,
Receipts, $2500. or trade for
auto (561)254-7458 Clewist.
JAYCO CAMPER '89- Limited
Edition, .29 ft, complete.
$1500 needs work.
(772)215-3500/597-0463
PORTA-POTTY Flushes, Like
new condition. $25.
(863)763-5762


BOAT PARTS Console,
w/wind shield, gauges, misc.
hrdwr, fuel tank-25 gal. $165
will sep (863)697-9704
BOAT TRAILER 18 ft, galva-
nized, perfect .condition.
$350 or best offer
(863)612-6575



HARLEY ACCESS. Leather
jacket, Vest & Chaps. XX
Snall Worn 3 times. Like
new. $200. (863)763-7727
HARLEY DAVIDSON 1996-
1200 CC, 28K mls. Runs
good. $2500 or best offer.
(863)634-1193



GO CART Silver Fox, 6.5 hp,
Subaru engine. 2 seater.
Great condition. $600 firm
(863)675-3126 after 5pm.
GO KART Adult size, 6.5 hp,
runs great. $400
(941)812-5315 Okee area
GO KART Runs great. $200
or best offer. (863)447-1255
HONDA 300 EX 2003 w/Re-
verse. All original parts. Adult*
ridden $ 2 3 Q0
(845)551-0811
KAWASAKI 350 1997 -4 wd,
Adult ridden and owned.
$1800 (845)551-0811
YAMAHA 225 2001, Dirt Bike,
Street legal. Asking $2100
(239)867-1093



COACHMEN TRAVEL TRAILER
33', godd cond., orig. own-
er, towed 1600 mi., $4500.
(863)612-0515


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& tran, m dordmg
Automobiles. 4005
Aet os Wantd 4010
CliassicCars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 64025
Foreign Cars i 4030
iFour Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 4040
Parts-"BRepairs :4045..
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility 4055
TractorTrailers 4060
Utility Tralliers 4065
Vans 4070,



BUICK CENTURY 94 96K,
good gas mileage, new tires
& tran, minor door damage
$1200 neg. (239)289-2896
GRAND MARQUIS '89 A/C,
auto, low miles. $1599 or
best offer (954)260-1933


BUICK SKY LARK 1991 4
cyl., Auto., A/C. Gas saver.
Excellent condition. $1200
(772)332-5804 Ft. Pierce
CROWN VICTORIA LX '96 -
Runs great, new croc design
ragged top, good tires, 4 dr.
$2300 neg (239)503-5354
FORD PROBE '92 Black,
standard, needs some TLC
but runs well, needs battery.
$700 neg (239)200-5505
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '93,
Runs good but needs clutch.
$700 or best offer.
(239)210-1475
Police Impounds for Sale! 94
Honda Civic $400! 93 Toyo-
ta Cdrrola $995! For listings
call (800)366-9813 Ext
9271.
TOYOTA CAMBRY, 1997 -
White w/gold trim, exc.
cond. $4,000 or best offer.
Call 863-675-1410

TOYOTA COROLLA '91 auto,
AC, asking $1500 or best of-
fer very good working cond
(863)697-9005



CHRYSLER NEW PORT 1962 -
2.Dr., Hard top. Runs good.
All original. Great project.
$600 (863)261-2907
PLYMOUTH '69 4 dr, every-
thing electric, VIP model, ex-
cellent condition. $899'
negotiable. (786)506-6452



EZ GO GOLF CART '00 36
vold, 7" lift kit, 23" tires, al-.
um. rims, $2200.
239-229-2974



CHROME RIMS 17", Cadil-
lac, wAires Goodyear Eagle
GT, like new. $500
(941)812-5315 Okee area
FORD ESCORT'92 for parts,
not title, can hear run, $400
or best offer (863)228-4805
LEATHER SEATS & COUCH -
For '97 Dodge Van. Good
condition. $175.
(863)357-5754
LEER BED COVER- Fiberglass,
new $950 asking $100
(863)675-4858
LOWERING SPRINGS Vogt-
land, for Honda Civic, only 1
mth. old, sell for $100.
(863)634-8735 after 5pm.
MOTOR from Nissan Pickup,
4 cyl., & 5 spd. Transmis-,
sion, $750 will sell sep.'
(863)634-8024
RANCH HAND BUMPERS -
Front & rear, fits '03-'07 Che-
vy HD pickups. $1500 for
set. (863)634-3434
RIMS & TIRES 8 lug, 8 on
6 1/2, Mickey Thompson
rims. $250 (863)634-9696


RUNNING BOARDS For Su-
perdUity Crewcab Pick Up.
elge, off King Ranch Edition
$300 neg. (863)697-0328
TIRES (2) 245/45/17,.off of
a Mustang. $50
(863)634-9696
TIRES (4) 33/12.50/15 with
aluminum rims. $400
(863)801-4519
TIRES (4)-- TSL Super Swamp
31x12.5x15. Good condition.
- $400 86 -357-0023
TIRES (4) on 10" steel rims.
33-12.50-15. Ford or Jeep.
Good for wbods or mud fest.
$100 (863)697-6446
TOOLBOX metal, for Nissan
Pic kup $ 1 5 0 .
(863)634-8024

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cap? Look In the classl-
fleods.



CHEVY PICKUP, '94 needs
work, call for information,
$800 or. best offer.
(863)261-3392
CHEVY Sl0 1991 Long bed.'
2,8 V6, 5 spd..55K org. mls.
Gas saver. Excellent condi-
tion. $2300 (772)332-5804
DODGE RAM '95 2500,
Heavy duty, V8 Magnum, reg
cab, 4x4, auto, 110K, new
parts,$5000 (863)634-7706
FORD F250, '80 auto, 2 dr,,
2 wheel drive, $1200 or best
offer. (863)675-7041 'or
(863)673-4758
FORD PICK UP '94 4 x 4, au-
to, all power, clean, no rust,
looks & runs great. $2500
(863)674-0467
TRUCK TOOLBOX Black
UWS Standard. 69" wide.
$200. call 561-261-6421



CARGO TRAILER '07 7x16,
tantrum whis, 4 whi. elec.
brakes, ramp & side door,
$2500. 239-229-2974
HAULMARK '05, Enclosed
trailer, 6'x12' Like new.
,$2400. (863)467-5263
MOTORCYLE TRAILER Sin-
gle,.$175 (863)824-6720

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Is doing you In, It's time
to look for a helper In
the classlfleds.



CHEVY VAN '96 1 ton G30
work van, $2000
(863)467-4650

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go? It can go even faster
when you sell It In the
classifleds.


Public Notices



Public Notice 5005
State Public -
Legal Notice 5500




IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
File No.07000194CP
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY FRANCES COOPER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Mary
Frances Coopetfdeceased, File Num-
ber 07000194CP, is pending in the
Circuit' Court for Hendry County, Flori-
da, Probate Division, the address of
which is 25 E. Rickpoochee Ave, La
Belle, Florida. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representative
and the personal representative's attor-
ney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate, including
unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this notice
is served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
SON THEM,
All other creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate, in-
cluding unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED,
The date of first ublication of this Notice
Is December 27, 2007.
Personal Representative: Kim Clark.
Attorney for Personal Representative
Elissa S. Vessal, Esquire PA, Attorney
1375 Gateway Blvd.
Boynton Beach, Fl33426
561-214-4648
254263 CN 12/27/071/3/08

NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BAY WILL HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE
THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF ALL CITIZENS WITH-
IN AN AREA OF 300 FEET OF SUM-
MERLIN SUB-DIVISION LOTS 32,
33, 34, 35 BLOCK A IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BAY REGARDING A
VARIANCE OF SET BACKS FROM
THE OUTSIDE BOUNDARIES OF
THE SITE. THE MEETING WILL BE
HELD ON JANUARY 16TH, 2008 AT
5:30 PM. AT THE CITY OF SOUTH
BAY COMMISSION CHAMBERS LO-
CATED AT 335 S.W. 2nd AVENUE,
SOUTH BAY, FLORIDA 33493. ALL
INTERESTED PARTIES MAY AT-
TEND THIS MEETING AT THE TIME
AND LOCATION INDICATED AND
BE HEARD.
254593 CGS 1/3/08
NOTICE
AUCTION on Friday,
January 4,2008
at 9:00 a.m aat 133 N.W. Avenue L,
Belle Glade, Florida
Property of Flora Blackmon:
2 fans, 1 china cabinet, 1 television,
misc. household items
253964 CGS 12/27/07;01/03/07

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IN THE CIRCU COURTOFTHE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY
case #: 07121 CA
Division #:
UNC:
beuische Bank National Trust Company,
as Trustee for the registered holders of
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust,
Series 2005-B, Asset Backed Pass-
Through Certificates,
SPlaintiff
-vs- .
Jerry Grooms and Shawn Grooms, hus-
band and wife; Unknown Parties In
Possession #1; Unknown Parties In
Possession #2; If Living, And All Un-
known Parties Claiming By, Through,
Under And Against The Above Named
Iefendant(s) Who Are Not Known To
Be Dead Or Alive, Whether Said Un-
known Parties May Claim An Interest
As Spouses., Heirs, Devisees, Grant-
ees, Or Other Claimants
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order of Rnal Judgment of Foreclosure
dated December 17, 2007, entered in
Civil Case No. 07121 CA of the Circuit
Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and
for Hendry County, Florida, wherein
Deutsche Bank National Trust Compa-
ny, as Trustee for the registered hold-
ers of New Century Home Equity Loan
Trust, Series 2005-B, Asset Backed
Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff and
Jerry Grooms and Shawn Grooms,
Husband and Wife are defendantss, I
will sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN THE HENDRY COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, (BEING THE 2nd FLOOR
HALLWAY OF THE HENRY COURTS
BUILDING), LABELLE, FLORIDA, AT
11:00 AM. on January 16, 2008 the
following described property as set
forth in said final Judgment, to-wit:
LOTS 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18 IN BLOCK
139 OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF CLE-
WISTON, FLORIDA, AS REVISED, SEP-
TEMBER 7,,1937, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 71 THROUGH
78. INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER THE EAST HALF OF THE
EAST HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF
THE SOUTH HALF OF TRACT.15, SEC-
TION 29, TOWNSHIP,34 SOUTH,
RANGE 33 EAST, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING.TO
THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3A-D, INCLU-
SIVE OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
PUBLIC RECORDS.
ANY PERSONCLAIMING INTEREST IN
THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST BILE A CLAIM
WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY AC-
COMMODATION IN ORDER TO PAR-
TICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU
ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU,
TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN AS-
SISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 312
NORTHWEST THIRD STREET, OKEE-
CHOBEE, FL 34972 WITHIN 2 WORK-
ING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS
NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU ARE HEAR-
ING IMPAIRED CALL:
1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770.
DATED at LABELLE, Florida, this 19th
day of December, 2007.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Hendry County, Florida
/s/ Hammond
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
2424 North Federal Highway
Suite 360
BocaRaton, Florida 33431
07-80135B
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO,: 07-CA-119
AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MERCEDES ALPIZA; GILBERTO FER-
NANDEZ; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN
PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN
NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD
OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN-
KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN IN-
TEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS; MORTGAGE'ELEC-
TYRONIC REGISTERATION SYSTEMS,
INC.; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSES-
SION
DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated 12/18/07 entered in Civil
Case No. 07-CA-119 of the Circuit
Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and
tor GLADES Caouty, Moore Haven,
Florida, I will sell 'to the highest and
best bidder for cash on the front steps
at the GLADES County Courthouse lo-
cated at 500 Avenue J in Moore
Haven, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the
17th day of Jan., 2008 tht following
described property as set forth in said
Summary Final Judgment, to-wit
LOT 7, BLOCK 40, OF PORT LABELLE-
UNIT 102, A SUBDIVISION ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 66,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date
of the lis pendens, must file a claim
within 60 ys after the sale.
Dated this 19th day of Dec., 2007.
JOE FLINT
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Jennifer Bevis
DEPUTY CLERK
Law Offices of David J. Stern
Attoamey for Plaintiff
801 S. University Drivel Suite 500
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 233-8000
-90712 ALS
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation should contact COURT AD-
MINISTRATION, at the GLADES County
Courthouse at 941-335-2299,
1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay
Service
254479 CGS 1/3,10/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CASE NO. 07-CA-001025
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUS-
_ TEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST 2007-6 ASSET-BACKED
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6,
Plaintiff,
VS.
JESSICA DAVIS, et. al,
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JESSICA DAVIS
Whose residence is:
4022W. Sunflower Cir,
LaBelle, FL 33935
TO: JAMES L. PAYNE
Whose address is:
4022 W. Sunflower Cir,
LaBelle, FL 33935
If alive, and if dead, all parties claiming
interest by, through, under or against
JESSICA DAVIS, JAMES L. PAYNE and
all parties having or claiming t hang or claiming to ve
any dght, title or interest in the proper-
ty described herein.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action'for
Foreclosure of Mortgage on the follow-
in'described property:
LOT 10, BLOCK 2153, OF PORT LA-
BELLE, UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE
86, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ark/a 4022 W Sunflower Cir., LaBelle,
FL 33935
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to it, on Sarah
Barbaccia, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose
address is 2901 Stirling Road, Suite
300, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
either on or before February 4th, 2008.
and file the original with the Clerk of this
Court either before service on Plain-
tiff's atorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in
the complaint.
WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court
this 27th day of Deceniber, 2007.
BARBARA S.BUTLER
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing a rea-
sonable accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should, no later than
seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk
of the Court's disability coordinator at
863-675-5217, P.O. Box 1760 La-
Belle, FL 33975. If hearing impaired,
contact (EDD)-800-955-8771 via Flori-
da Relay System.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Chapter 298.12, Florida Stat-
utes, a meeting of landowners of BAR-
RON WATER CONTROL DISTRICT will
be held at 3:00 RM., January 22,
2008, at the District office on 3293
Dellwood Terrace, Port LaBelle, Florida
33935.
The purpose ol the meeting is to elect
one member of the Board of Supervis-
ors and review annual reports.
Landowners may cast one vote for each
acre or fraction thereof owned, either
in person or by proxy. Proxy forms are
available by calling 863-675-0346.
The Board 0of Supervisors wil meet im-
mediately after adjournment of the
SLandowners' Meeting.
This meeting is open to the public.
Mark Colbert, Chairman
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The Hendry County Public Library
Cooperative Governing Board will
meet at 530 p.m. on Thursday,
January 10, 2008, at the Clewiston
Public Library, Clewniston, Florida.
Alt citizens and interested parties are
encouraged to attend this public
meeting. Any person requiring a
special accommodation to partici-
pate in the meeting because of a
disability or physical impairment,
Including speech or hearing impair-
ments, should contact Barbara
Oeffner, Library Director/Hendry
County Cooperative Coordinator, at
(863) 983-1493 at least five calen-
dar days prior to the scheduled
meeting.
s/s Barbara Oelfner
Cooperative Coordinator
254006 CN 1/3/08


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY
CASE NO. 07-CA-137
FISERV ISS & CO.,
TRUSTEE FBO FEXLIX QUINTANA,
Plaintiff
vs.
FERNANDO A. BLANCO
AKA FERNANDO BLANCO, etl. al.,
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
10/12/07, and entered in Case No. 07-
CA-137, of the Circuit Court of the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for
Glades County, Florida, wherein Fl-
SERV ISS & CO., TRUSTEE FBO FEX-
LIX QUINTANA, is a Plaintiff and
FERNANDO A. BLANCO AKA FERNAN-
DO BLANCO, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD,
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DE-
VISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LI-
ENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND
ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN
INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST FERNANDO A. BLANCO;
FERNANDO BLANCO AS TRUSTEE,
MARTHA ISABEL BLANCO, IF LIVING,
AND IF DEAD THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-
EES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI-
TORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER
PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
MARTHA ISABEL BLANCO: LUIS FER-
NANDO BLANCO, IF LIVING, AND IF
DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AS-
SIGNEES, LIENORS. CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES
CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST LUIS
FERNANDO BLANCO: MARTHA L.
BLANCO, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD,
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DE-
VISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LI-
ENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND
ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN
INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST MARTHA L. BLANCO; UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF FERNANDO A.
BLANCO; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
MARTHA ISABEL BLANCO; UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF LUIS FERNANDO
BLANCO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
MARTHA L. BLANCO; DONEY PULIDO
are the Defendants. I will sell to the
highest and best bidder forcash at
11:00 AM on 1/17/2008, the following
described property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:
THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE
SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SEC-
TION 24, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH,
RANGE 28 EAST, GLADES COUNTY.
FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO ROADWAY
EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE
EAST 60 FEET THEREOF. THE WEST
30 FEET THEREOF, AND THE WEST
60 FEET OF THE EAST 730 FEET
THEREOF.
Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, if any, other
than the property owner as of the date
of the lis pendens must file a claim
within 60 days after the sale. -
SC JOE FLINT
As Clerk of the Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
As Deputy Clerk
Dated this 7th day of Dec. 2007.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing a rea-
sonable accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should, no later than
seven (7) days prior, contact the.Clerk
of the Court's disability coordinator at
(863) 946-2140, PO Box 1018,
MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471. II hearing -
impaired, contact (TDD) (800) 955-
8771 via Florida Relay.System.
254793 CGS 1/3,10/0O
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 2007-CA-26
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, EA.,
A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION,
Plaintiff
vs.
THOMAS S. HALL, JR., et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale
dated Nov. 8, 2007 and entered in
Case NO. 2007-CA-26 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for GLADES County, Florida
wherein WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK, F.A., A FEDERAL ASSOCIA-
TION, is the Plaintiffand THOMAS S.
HALL, JR.; TINA D. HALL; TENANT #1
N/K/A JOHN DOE; TENANT #2 N/K/A
JANE DOE are the Defendants, I will
sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash at STEPS OF THE GLADES
COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00OAM,
on the 10th day of January, 2008, the
following described property as set
forth In said Final Judgment:
LOT 6, BUCKHEAD RIDGE, 4TH ADDI-
TION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
3, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
PARCEL ID#: S36-38-34-007-0000-0060
A/K/A 6 Canal Way, Okeechobee, FL
34074
Any person claiming an interest in the sur-
,plus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of Lis Pen-
dens must file a claim within sixty (60)
days after the sale. .
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this
Court on December 13, 2007.
Joe Flint
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabiities Act, persons needing special
accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the Deputy
Court Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Center,
room 3112, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort
Myers, Florida 33901, telephone number
813 )335-2299: 1-000-955-0771
(TOD), or 1-OD-955-0770 (v), via Flori-
da Relay Service, nat later than seven
(7) days prior to the proceeding.
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Civil War reenactment this weekend


By Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Historically, LaBelle and Immokalee
'have much in common. This weekend
locals have a unique opportunity to
visualize how important the area was
in waging the War Between the States.
According -to Museum Director Lee
Mitchell, the Immokalee museum can
build on its role as a focal point where
the various "streams" of area history
converge. Located on the old Roberts
Ranch in Immokalee, the site has a
unique place in area. history.*
The turn of the century working
ranch tells the story of the ranching
industry in this part of Florida, but it
encompasses the total Immokalee ex-
perience from the Calusa Indians,
through the years of Spanish influence
to becoming an American territory, the
Civil War and on to the present.
Once again the Roberts Museum
will host a reenactment of the Raid on
Gopher Ridge in February of 1865. The
day-long Civil War skirmish was fought
over the all-important cows raised in
the area, which were intended to feed
Confederate troops. There were no
recorded wounded in the battle, how-
ever, it triggered the Battle of Fort Myers
a week later.
The two-day reenactment will be
held Saturday, Jan. 5, and Sunday, Jan.
6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is
just $5; children 12 and under are free.
Saturday evening you can experience
an 1800's cotillion, complete with cos-
tumes and music of the day.
Collier County Museum Curator
of Education David Southall said the
reenactment will be put on by folks
representing various real Civil War mili-
tary units. The museum grounds will
be turned into an authentic replica of
1860s sutlers and soldiers camps as
well as,a cattle ranch. Viewers will get a


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unique perspective on a true to life bat-
tle reenactment that pitted the U.S. 2nd
Cavalry and the 2nd Colored Infantry
against the Confederate Cow Cavalry.
The 2nd Colored Infantry out of Fort My-
ers under Commander Joe Taylor actu-
ally fought in the day-long battle. Mu-
seum Director Lee Mitchell will take on
the role of Capt. Francis Asbury Hendry
of the Confederate Cow Cavalry.
In the winters of 1865, Northern
troops had been sent from Fort My-
ers to forage. Raiding parties were in-
tended to disrupt the flow of beef to
Confederate troops. The Confederate
Cow Cavalry's job was to make sure
that beef was available for Southern
troops and also served as local militia-
men protecting area farms and ranch-
es. They rounded up the cows from the
woods and herded them up to Lake
City (called Alligator at the time) where.
they were sent by rail to Georgia and
the Carolinas.
The cows at the center of the skir-
mish were a direct link to the old
Spanish conquistadors who slogged
through Florida in the 1500s. The
Spanish eventually left, but their cows
continued to breed in the lush Florida
landscape and became the initial stock


for Florida's cattlemen. The Seminole
Tribe is contributing the cows for the
reenactment.
The ranch itself, established by the
Roberts family in 1926 as the Red Cattle
Company, provides a glimpse into a
vanishing lifestyle a working Florida
cattle ranch. The 15-acre museum site
is all that's left of the over 100,000-
acre ranch. It was purchased by Col-
lier County and became a museum in
1996. In addition to the Roberts home,
visitors can still see the old'bunkhouse
and the site also now houses the origi-
nal First Baptist Church building, c.
1928, which is intended to become the
-visitor center.
In front of the home you will see
some lovely azalea bushes, cuttings
from Japanese azaleas presented to the
United States in 1876 to commemorate
this country's centennial.
Director Mitchell said he hopes
members of the community will take
ownership of their common history
through the museum. From the very
beginning of human habitation in this
area, many people have worked hard
to survive and thrive in what is now Im-
mokalee.
The history of the ranch links the


Capt. Francis Asbury Hendry,
played by Immokalee Museum
Director Lee Mitchell.
various ethnic groups that are so much
a part of Immokalee and highlights the
interaction and dependence that is our
common past. Director Mitchell hopes
all will learn to share in that rich his-
tory.
The Old Roberts Ranch and Immo-
kalee Museum is located on Roberts
Ave., just east of S.R. 29 in Immokalee.


Hendry County Sheriff's Office mourns losses


By Patty Brant
Caloosa Belle
Members of the Hendry County
Sheriff's Office have been hit hard re-
cently with the loss of three of their
own in just a couple weeks. All were
honored with traditional gun salutes
and the poignant last call -- in which
the fallen officer's radio number is
called three -times, each time with no
response.
Long time Agriculture Deputy Ar-
chie Maynard was laid to rest Dec. 27,
even as plans were being made to say
farewell to another colleague, Carl Hil-
genberg. Retired Corrections Officer
Richard Robinson passed away Dec. 7.
Deputy Maynard had a long career
in law enforcement that included duty
with the Florida Game & Freshwa-
ter Fish Commission, Florida Dept. of
Agriculture, Seminole Police 'Depart-
ment and the Hendry County Sheriff's
Office. His services were conducted
at .Carlson Memorial United Method-
ist Church of which he was an active
member. In addition to his beloved
family and friends, the pews were filled
with law enforcement personnel from
many area departments. He was a
charter member of the FO.P.. founder
of F.A.C.I.U., a member of theSouth-
ern States Livestock Enforcement As-
soc., Okeechobee Masonic Lodge and
United Methodist Church. After the cel-
ebration of his life, he was honored by
a gun salute by members of the Hendry
County Sheriff's Office and a fly-over by
the Game and Fish Commission.
He is survived by his wife, Kitt; sons,
Marc and A.J. Maynard; daughter, Pam
Steelman; seven grandchildren three
brothers and a sister.
On Monday, Dec. 31, members of
the department once again met to
say goodbye to a close friend and col-
league. Carl Hilgenberg was laid to rest
after a courageous battle with cancer.
He passed away on Dec. 26.
The 72-year-old was a native of Coal
Grove, Ohio, and a veteran of the US


Submitted photo/Bill Warren
Mary Robinson, widow of longtime officer Richard Robinson, received the traditional flag from Navy personnel
as the couple's children Ricky and Teresa Helmlinger look on.


Army who served as a paratrooper in
the Korean Conflict. His career in law
enforcement began in Walton County
Florida's Sheriff's Office where he re-
tired in 1998. He came to Clewiston
in 2000 where he worked as a deputy
with the Hendry County Sheriff's Office
until the present.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; two
sons,,Carl Ray Hilgenberg, Jr. and Steve
Ray Hilgenberg along with one daugh-
ter, Becky Jean Home, their spouses;
and four grandchildren.
Richard Robinson battled health is-
sues for several months and finally lost
the battle with an illness that took his
life. He served some 42 years in Hendry
County protecting the citizens as a law,
enforcement officer, a correctional of-
ficer and volunteer firefighter in the '60s
and '70s. He was laid to rest at a military
memorial service at Fort Denaud Cem-
etery on Dec 15, with family, friends.
and law enforcement colleagues in at-
tendance. As a Navy veteran, he was
given a traditional military ceremony
with a traditional gun salute by mem-
bers of the Hendry County Sheriff's
Office. Naval officers from Palm Beach
attended as representatives of his days
in the military. Taps was played by a bu-
gler from the Navy unit.
Two of the Navy personnel took the


Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant
Archie Maynard's "trademark" boots, chew, hat and gun belt, along with
family photos sparked memories for the many mourners at his funeral.


flag that was draped over the casket,
folded it military style and presented it
to his widow, Mary. He is also survived


by his son, Richard D. Robinson II;
daughter, Teresa Helmlinger and two
grandchildren.


CERT training prepares you to help in emergencies


CERT training promotes a partnering
effort between emergency services and
the people that they serve. The goal is
for emergency personnel to train mem-
bers of neighborhoods, community
organizations or workplaces in basic
response skills. CERT members are
then integrated into the emergency re-
sponse capability for their area.
If a disastrous event overwhelms or
delays the community's professional
response, CERT members can assist
others by applying the basic response
and organizational skills that they


learned during training. These skills
can help save and sustain lives follow-
ing a disaster until help arrives. CERT
skills also apply to daily emergencies.
Previous emergency knowledge not re-
quired for participation.
Training will take place the evenings
of: Jan. 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16 and 17, from
6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday the 19th for
drill 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It all takes place
at the EMS Station 219 Training Room,
1050 Forestry Division Road, LaBelle.
CERT Training will teach partici-
pants to (but not limited to):


1. Describe the function of CERT
and their roles in immediate response.
2. Take steps to prepare themselves
for a disaster.
3. Identify and reduce potential fire
hazards in' their homes and workplac-
es.
4. Work as a team to apply basic fire
suppression strategies, resources, and
safety measures
5. Apply techniques for opening air-
ways, controlling bleeding, and treat-
ing shock.
6. Conduct triage under simulated


conditions.
7. Select and set up. a treatment
area.
8. Identify planning and size-up re-
quirements for potential search and
rescue situations.
9. Use safe techniques for debris re-
moval and. victim extrication.
10. Describe ways to protect rescu-
ers during search and rescue.
If you are interested, please register
at: Hendry County Emergency Manage-
ment office at (863) 612-4700.


December 17, 2007
NOTICE
BBC 2008-01
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Building Commissioners of the City of Cle-
wiston, Florida, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 1:30
p.m., at the city hall commission chambers, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston,
Florida.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider the disposition of the following proper-
ties located in the City of Clewiston:
1. Jerry Glover & Larry Ray, 712 Bowden Road
2. Darren N. Smith, 702 Bond Street
This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 18-526, Clewiston Code of Or-
dinances.
All persons interested may appear and be heard.
CITY OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
Travis Reese, Building Official
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Thursday, January 3, 2008 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee EDUCATION


Submitted photo/Don Munch

Holiday break fun.
Mr. Don Munch, a teacher at CES, is spending his time
during the Winter Break at the Holiday Valley Ski Resort in
Ellicottiville, N.Y. He says, "Hello and Happy Holidays," to
all his students and everyone back in Clewiston. Although
the snow and ice have been fun, he is looking forward to
warm temperatures again in a few weeks! Happy New Year
to everyone!


Student seeks support for program


My name is Cecilia Luna and
I am a seventh-grade student
at Clewiston Middle School in
Clewiston. -I was interviewed
and accepted to participate as a
member of the People to People
Student Ambassador Program on
a 20-day European Odyssey this
coming summer 2008.
The objective of the program
is to promote international
understanding while building
leadership skills among America's
yodth. The 20-day experience
includes meetings with
government officials, interaction
with other students my age,
educational activities and home
stays with host families.
I am currently seeking financial
sponsors to help me with tuition,
and hopeI can count on your
support. In case you haven't
heard of People to People, please
allow me to share some history


Submitted photo/Cecelia Luna
Cecelia Luna
with you.
President Dwight D.
Eisenhower founded the
organization in 1956. He believed
that if people from different


cultures could come -together
in peace and friendship, so
eventually would countries. Since
its founding, People to People
has launched many international
programs, including Sister Cities
and Project HOPE.
People to People Student
Ambassadors are carefully
interviewed and evaluated
before their acceptance and I am
honored to have been selected.
Personally, I am looking forward
to broadening my perspectives
of the world and gaining a
better, understanding of Western
European history.
Upon my return, I plan to
share my experience with schools
and civic clubs in our community.
As an ambassador, I can also earn
high school and college credit
because of the many educational
elements in my program.
The program tuition is $6,000,


which includes all transportation,
accommodations, meals and
educational activities. I am
asking contributors to donate
to help me reach my goal. Is
it possible for you to assist me
by making a contribution? Any
amount of contribution would
be appreciated. I will plan to give
a speech and share my journal,
photographs and experiences
with contributors upon my
return.
Please feel free to contact my
mom,,Gracie Luna, at (863) 677-
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Your generous contribution
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wonderful opportunity.
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Great readers
Clewiston Christian School held its "Reading Counts" Ceremony recently and a number of
students received the Principal's Challenge Award for their effort and participation in the
program. We are so proud of our students. Keep up the good work!


School Happenings


Central Elementary
School
We hope 4Y
everyone had.
a Merry Christ-
mas. Teachers -^w -
and staff will C*E*S*
return on Mon-
day, Jan. 7. Students return on
Tuesday, Jan. 8. Everyone have
a safe, happy and restful Winter
Break! Thank you to all the stu-
dents, families, teachers and staff
at Central for their hard work
during 2007. We look forward to
seeing everyone in 2008.
Happy New Year
CHS Drama Club Perfor-
mance:
On Friday, Dec. 14, the Clew-
iston High School Drama Club
presented "Once upon a Christ-
mas!" at Central Elementary
School. Thank you to all the stu-
dents and staff who contributed
to this excellent performance.
Everyone at .CES really appreci-
ated the time and hard work that


went into this event.
Clewiston Christian
School
Students
in each grade
level were
challenged by
Principal Brad-
dock to read a
certain number of books during
a specific time period. Students
are encouraged to read 'and than
take a test on the computer to
see what they remembered from
the book: The Second Principal's
Challenge is well underway. Par-
ents encourage your children to
read, read, read!
For the First Principal's Chal-
lenge Award Recipients:
K-5
Tye Fountain, Kaleb Hys-
lope, Bailey Mathis, Brady Mills,
Morgan Sherman and Hannah
Stowe
First grade
Klayton Knowles, Melissa
Manning, Jessica Maxson, Macy


McDonald, Emily Miller, Zinal Pa-
Stel, Morgan Tripp and Savannah
Wood
Second grade
Alicia Corley, Jonathan Hatton,
Ciara Iglesias, Kegan Knowles,
Reed Martin, Bailyn Mills, Brant-
ley Mills, Dylan Patel and Isabella
Perez
Third grade
David Corley, Konnor Hyslope,
Jacob Martin, Alanna Mickler, Al-
exa Mickler arid Alyssa Mickler
Fourth grade
Karissa Knowles, Kylie Mathis,
Isis Porta and Whitney Thomp-
son
Fifth grade
Beth Corley, Rebecca Man-
ning and Jessica Ramos
Sixth grade
Rebecca Paige Corley, Mary
Gibson and Nicholas Mathis
Seventh grade
Jazmine Thompson'
Congratulations to everyone!
Keep reading!


School News in Brief


CMS Advisory Council
meeting scheduled
Clewiston Middle School will
hold a meeting of the School
Advisory Council on Monday,
Jan. 14, 2008 in the Conference
Room in the Administration
Building. All.interested are invited
and encouraged to attend. This
committee meets monthly and is
involved in School Improvement.
Please call (863) 983-1530 for
more information.
La proxima reunion del
Consejo Escolar ser. el Lunes
22 de enero a las 5:15 p.m. en
el Salon de Conferencias del
Edificio de la Direccibn. Todos
interesados son bienvenidos
para asistir.

Breakfast available
at Hendry schools
Hendry County Schools offer
Breakfast at no charge to all of
their students, every school day.
Breakfast times may vary from
school to school, so check with
your child's school office for
the time schedule. Breakfast is
the most important meal and
needs to be a part if your child's
educational day. The National
School Breakfast Program was
enacted to ensure that school
children are being served a
nutritious breakfast daily. Studies
have proven that higher academic
and social achievement occur
when children eat breakfast.
Make sure that your child starts
off his day right with breakfast at
Hendry County Schools.


School uniforms
needed for students
We will start collecting
uniforms for our uniform drive
upon our return from Christmas
break.
There is a great need in the
community for school uniforms.
All sizes and colors. The uniforms
will be given out to the needy
families in our community. If you
are donating used uniforms we
ask that you launder them first.
Thank you so much for helping
us reach out to families in need.
For more information you
can contact Lisa Miller (863)599-
0515.

Scholarship
applicants wanted
If you know of a young
person pursuing a college
degree with the goal of working
in Florida's fruit and vegetable
industry, please let that student
know about the Syngenta
Crop Protection Scholarship.
The $1,000 scholarship will be
awarded at FFVA's 63rd Annual
Convention. To learn how to
apply, contact Martha Tucker at
(321) 214-5200 or via email at
martha.tucker@ffva.com.

Scout Pack to meet
Cub Scout Pack 922 meets
on Thursdays from 7 to 8
p.m. in the Parish Hall of St.
Margaret Catholic Church (208
North Deane Duff Avenue).
We welcome ALL boys from
first through fifth grades. We're
what scouting is all about! Call


(561) 723'-6753 with questions.
Applications also be picked up
at the Clewiston Chamber of
Commerce.

Literacy program
offered at library-
The Clewiston Library, in
conjunction with the Harlem
Library, has completed training
volunteers to serve as tutors to
local adults who need assistance
in reading and writing literacy.
Trainers from Palm Beach
County presented two intensive
training Workshops to certify
these volunteers. The services
are offered to adults 18 and over
who recognize the need to read
and write with more proficiency.
Sessions are free and the hours
are flexible, scheduled around
the needs of the individuals
who sign. up for the program.
Each person will be assessed
by the program director and
paired with a certified tutor. In
an effort to meet the needs of
the community, the sessions
will take place at the Clewiston
Library, as well as in Harlem.
For more information, please
drop by the Clewiston or Harlem
Library for an application. You
may also contact the Program
Director, Sue Vaughn, at the
Clewiston Library, (863) 983-
1493 or at home at (863) 983-
1365. The paperwork is also
available from Barbara Oeffner,
Clewiston Library Director (863)
983-1947 or Florida Thomas,
Harlem Library Director (863)
902-3322.


Submitted photo/CES
New teachers at Central Elementary School at the start of the 2007-08 school year are posi-
tive additions to the school's staff. They come from many different areas of the country in-
cluding those from the local Clewiston area.


Central welcomes new teachers


Central Elementary School
welcomed several new teachers
at the beginning of the school
year in August
2007. The
new teaching .
professionals
came from :
different parts
of the country,
including three
fromClewiston; .. ,.,
They have
varied backgrounds in education
and outside interests.
Erin Burkhour, teaches first
grade students at CES. She came
to the area from Jenison, Mich.
She attended Grand Valley State
Univeristy in Allendale, Mich.,
where she earned a bachelor's
degree in physical education for
k-12 and elementary education
for kindergaten through sixth
grade for Michigan and Florida.
Ms. Burkhour's teaching
philosophy involves believing
that every student needs an
opportunity to learn at their own
pace.
"The students are our future,"
she said.
She enjoys making cards in her
spare time. She is very close to
her family and is looking forward
to becoming an aunt very soon in
January.
Rosalie Campbell is also a
new first grade teacher at Central
Elementary. She is a graduate
of NYS College at Potsdam and
holds a master's in elementary
education with permanent
certification in sepcial education.
Ms. Campbell grew up along
the Canadian border in upstate
New York and she believes that
learning should always be fun.
Another of Central's newest
first. grade teachers is Sammy
Co. He comes to Clewiston
having grown up in Manila in
the Philippines. He attended
college at Christian Life College in
Stockton, Calif., graduating with a
Bachelor of Arts degree.
He enjoys teaching -and
believes that creating a loving and
learning environment will lead to
students success in academics
and help them to achieve their
highest potential in life.
Mr. Co is married to his wife,
Tracy. The couple has a daughter,
Micaiah Grace and four Shihtzu
,dogs, Kai, Mia, Abigail and
Precious.
Melissa ""Missy" Jones
comes to Clewiston from
Missouri. She attended the
University of Missouri, graduating
with a teaching degree for pre-k
through grade three and also for
school social worker. Ms. Jones
believes that everyone can learn.
She enjoys yardwork and
shopping as hobbies. She is
married and has one dog.
Kathleen "Kathy" McHale,
is a new fourth grade teacher at
Central Elementary.
She grew up in Miami,
attended the University of South
Florida/Charter Oak College and
Cambridge College. She earned a
bachelor's degree and is working
on earning her master's degree.


Ms. McHale has one son in'
college. She loves New York City,
the theatre and her six cats.
"My teaching philosophy is
that I try to teach with interest
and motivation in a positive style
considering the different learning
styles, abilities and frustrations of
my students," she said.
Local Clewiston resident,
Dawn Miller, teaches intensive
*reading and coordinates the
accelerated reading program for
fourth and fifth grade students.
She is the reading resource
instructor at CES.
She attended Nova
Southeastern University and
Florida Gulf Coast University.
She has a bachelor's degree in
Elementary Education and also
earned a master's degree in
Educational Leadership.
She is married to her husband
of 14 years, Joey Miller. The
couple has three daughters and
she enjoys spending time with
family.
Another new kindergarten
teacher for Central Elementary
School at the start of the school
year was Tracy Owens. She is
also from Clewiston and attended
Florida Gulf Coast University
earning her bachelor's degree
there. Mrs. Owens believes that
every child is capable of learning
and that it is up to us to have the
patience to teach them.
She has been married for
21 years to her high school
sweetheart, Jeff Owens. They have


three children, Adam, 20, Josh,
18, and Jena, 13. Mrs. Owens has
been part of the Hendry County
School system for the past nine
years and she completed her
degree whille raising her familt
and working.
"I am excited to teach and
I am hoping to have a positive
influence on my students," she
said. '
Mrs. Owens enjoys reading,
-craft shows and singing as favorite
pastimes.
Currently teaching fifth grade
students, new teacher, Stanley
Walker has previously taught
second and third grade students
as well.
He is a graduate of Florida
A&M University and University
of Massachusetts at Boston
(UMass) where he earned his
bachelor of science and masters
in elementary science. He
teaches elementary and middle
school science where he believes
that, "high expectations lead to
success."
"I love working for the
community of Clewiston and
enjoy being a teacher," he stated.
He is from Clewiston and is
married to his wife, Mareta for
13 years and has a son Cameron.
He enjoys playing chess and
dominoes in his spare time.
Central Elementary School
welcomes each and every one
of its newest additions. Every
teacher is as important as each
and every student!


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The Glades County School Board
Will Hold A Public Hearing On
January 10, 2007 At 7:00p.m.
In The Glades County School Board
Meeting Room
400 10th Street, SW
Moore Haven, Florida

To Approve Policy Language
Regarding "Grow Your Own" Teacher
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Submitted photo/Don Munch
Outdoor games
Central Elementary fifth grade teacher, Mr. Stanley Walker's students play an exciting
game of soccer at the CES athletic field, just before the Winter Break.


Resolution for second half century


This past week, PGA TOUR
Commissioner Tim Finchem an-
nounced that the PGA TOUR
has surpassed its record of giving
to charity. Last year, the TOUR
raised'$114 million. This year, an
astounding $123 million has been
given to various charities.
The game of golf has always
been associated with giving. It is a
lesson that I have taken to heart.
While this Is not something I
have recently embraced, it is be-
coming a passion. So this year,
my New Year's resolution is to
give more. If that means playing
more golf, so be it. I'll just have
to find more charity events and
play in them! Here is a perfect ex-
ample of the more you give, the
more you get!
I've heard of all the resolutions.
I've committed to many of them
with varying degrees of success.
I'll quit smoking or drinking.
I'll save more. I'll spend more
quality time with my loved ones.
I'm dead serious this time.
Why am I so serious? I wonder
if my turning the corner on the
second. half of my first century?
Has'age made me wiser?
Perhaps spending more time
on this earth has altered my
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Sports News
in Brief

Lady Tigers to host
Soccer Clinic
The Lady Tigers Soccer Clinic is
holding registration now until Jan.
4. Any player ages 4, through 15,
who are interestedin improving
their skills and getting a chance
to work with the CHS Girls Varsity
players and coaches is invited.
The soccer clinic focuses on basic
to advanced soccer skills.
The clinic will be held Jan. 5,
at the AYSO soccer fields. There is
a registration fee.
For more information, .contact
Debbie McCarthy at (863) 983-
2728, or Keri Alford, (863) 677-
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resolution is to give more.
I am fortunate and do okay.
When it comes to money, I have
enough. However, there is so
much more that I can do in addi-
tion to donating money.
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I am only one man. As a man-
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Arrest Report


This column lists arrests,
not convictions, unless oth-
erwise stated. Anyone who
Is listed here and who is
later found not guilty, or has
the charges against them
DIropped, is welcome to in-
form the newspaper. We will
confirm the information and
print it.
Western Palm Beach
County

Belle Glade
Lewis Starling, 48, of South-
west Avenue E, M.L.K. Boulevard,
Belle Glade, was arrested on Dec.
24, by PBSO on a warrant charg-
ing him with aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon and ag-
gravated battery with a deadly
weapon. No bond was set.
Michael Walter, 23, of North
S.R. 715, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Dec. 25, by PBSO and
charged with fleeing and elud-
ing the police, resisting an officer
and driving without a license. No
bond was set.
.Bryant Cooper, 23, of South-*
west Fifth Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Dec. 25, by PBSO on
a warrant charging him with ag-
gravated assault with a deadly
weapon and aggravated batters
with a deadly weapon. No bond
was set.
Tarvis Gilmore, 28, of South-
west Avenue I, Belle Glade, was
rrested on Dec. 26, by' PBSO
on a warrant charging him with
burglary and lewd and lascivious
act on a person under 16 years of

Crime

Stoppers

The Palm Beach County Sher-
iff's Office is seeking assistance
from the public in locating the
following want-
ed fugitive as of
Dec. 27.
Theressa
ichardson, age
63, is a black fe-
anale with black
hair and brown
eyes. She is 5
tet, 9 inches tall Theressa
and weighs ap- Richardson
proximately 150
pounds. Her last known address
as on Southwest Fifth Street in.
Belle Glade and she is also known
as Theressa Anderson and Ther-
- essaFuqij1,
She is wanted for felony fail-
ure to appear battery resisting
police officer without violence
,and violation of supervised own
,tecogniznace; aggravated battery
'with a, deadly weapon resulting in
bodily harm.
Anyone with information on
the whereabouts of this wanted
,fugitive is asked to contact the
[Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-
TIPS (8477) or online at www.
.crimestopperspbc.com

Health dept. warns

of contaminated

syringes
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida
'Department of Health (DOH) is
)nvestigating an outbreak of blood
infections associated with pre-
filled syringes contaminated with
the bacteria Serratia marcescens.
Patients use these syringes, con-
'taining the blood thinner hepa-
rin, at home to flush and prevent
,clotting in IV lines and catheters.
investigation by the Centers for
disease Control and Prevention
t(CDC) has shown that some Sierra
lre-filled Heparin flushes with lot
#070926H are contaminated with
!his organism.
Florida was one of the states
that received the contaminated
syringes, and cases have been
confirmed in several counties, in-
cluding Escambia, Duval, Volusia,
,Hillsborough, Palm Beach, and
Polk. The number of counties with
cases is likely to increase as public
health officials continue this out-
break investigation.
The Department of Health par-
ticularly stresses the importance
pf preventing future infections by
raising awareness of the tainted
product. The DOH Bureau of Epi-
dlemiology has contacted hospital
infection control professionals,
county health departments, and
eight distributors who serve the
state. The distributors of the drug
have voluntarily agreed to discon-
tinue release of the drug and have
contacted their clients who may
have received tainted product. In-
dividuals who 'may have used lot
'#070926H of the Sierra pre-filled


heparin flush should immediately
stop using the flush and contact
their healthcare provider for a re-
placement supply. Additionally,
they should seek immediate medi-
cal attention if they develop a fever
'or other signs of an infection.
. DOH promotes, protects and
improves the health of all people
Jin Florida. To learn more about
,DOH programs, including the Bu-
reau of Epidemiology, visit www.
doh.state.fl.us.


age. No bond was set.
Roman Baldwin, 23, of
Southwest Seventh Street, Belle
Glade, was arrested on Dec. 26,
by PBSO and charged with bat-
tery. No bond was set.
Jose Landin, 46, of Norwest
Avenue L, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Dec. 26, by PBSO and
charged with contempt of court-
violation of domestic violence in-
junction. No bond was set.
Derrick Kirksey, 22, of South-
west Thirteenth Street, Belle
Glade, was arrested on Dec. 27,
by PBSO and charged with pro-
bation violation-grand theft. No
bond was set.
Jose Olivera, 20, of South-
west 16t- Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Dec. 27, by PBSO and
charged with burglary and larce-
ny. He was released on a surety
bond.
Amadeo Lopez, 32, of.State
Road 715, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Dec. 27, by PBSO and
charged with aggravated assault
'with a deadly weapon, carrying
a concealed weapon, resisting
an officer and smuggling contra-
band into a detention facility. No
bond was set.
Brandon Lamb, 24, of North-
east 22nd Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Dec. 28, by PBSO and
charged with burglary. No bond
was set.
William Meredith, 35, of
State Road 715, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Dec. 28, by PBSO and
charged with probation viola-
tion-burglary and driving without
a license-habitual offender. No
bond was set.


Reginal Moore, 31, of North
State Road 715, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Dec. 29, by PBSO and
charged with fleeing and eluding
the police, amphetamine traffick-
ing, possession of marijuana and
resisting an officer. No bond was
set.
Andrew Harold, 21, of West
Avenue A, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Dec. 30, by PBSO on
a warrant charging him with re-
sisting an officer, carrying a con-
cealed weapon and possession
of a weapon or ammo by a con-
victed felon. No bond was set.
Pahokee
Phillip Holmes, 47, of West
Sixth Street, Pahokee, was ar-
rested on Dec. 24, by PBSO and
charged with trespassing posses-
sion of narcotic equipment and
resisting an officer with violence.
No bond was set.
Ralph, Moore, 43, of Shirley
Drive, Pahokee, was arrested on
Dec. 27, by PBSO on a warrant
charging him with possession of
a weapon or ammo by a felon
and burglary. No bond was set.
Denarius Jones,.' 9, of Eisenhow-
er Drive, Pahokee, was arrested
on Dec. 27, by PBSO on a war-
rant charging him with selling co-
caine-felony. No bond was set.
* Sirleander Nobles, 30, of Hol-
man Court, Pahokee, was ar-
rested on Dec. 28, by PBSO and
charged with fraud and larceny-
$300-5,000. No bond was set.
South Bay
Andrew Mann, 24, of North-


west Ninth Avenue, South Bay,
was arrested on Dec. 26, by PBSO
on a warrant charging him with
probation violation- trespassing
and resisting an officer. No bond
was set.
Johnny Mitchell, 30, of
Northwest Seventh Street, South
Bay, was arrested on Dec. 26, by
PBSO and. charged with larceny-
$300-5,000. He was released on a
surety bond.
Demetrius Weston, 22,
of Southwest Seventh Avenue,
South Bay, was arrested on Dec.
29, by PBSO and charged with
possession of marijuana and traf-
ficking amphetamines. No bond
was set.
Clewiston
Julio Vega, 19, was arrested
Dec. 27, and charged on a war-
rant with aggravated assault with
a deadly weapon without intent
to kill. Sgt. Aaron Angell was ar-
' resting officer.
Romeo Diaz, 24, was ar-
rested Dec. 23, and charged with
aggravated battery causing bodi-
ly harm or disability. D/S Nathan
Kirk was arresting officer.
Jose Abarca, 19, was ar-
rested Dec. 24, and charged with
aggravated battery with bodily
harm or disability. D/S Eddie Wil-
cox was arresting officer.
J.C. Davis, 27, was arrested
Dec. 24, and charged with open
container, aggravated battery
with bodily harm or disability
and robbery without a firearm or
weapon. D/S Nathan Kirk was ar-
resting officer.


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west Area Office, Ft. Myers.
For additional information call
(239) 461-4300.
Motorists are reminded to
wear safety belts and drive with
caution, courtesy, common
sense, and patience as they travel
through work zones. Remember,
speeding fines are doubled in
work zones.
Glades County
U.S. 27: From S.R. 78 to
north of Lykes Brother Road.:
Construction project -- This proj-
ect consist of milling and resur-
facing. Motorists should expect
lane closures. Motorists are re-
minded to use caution and obey
the posted speed limit as they
travel through this project. The


contractor is Better Roads, Inc.
S.R. 78: At Lake Port Road:
From Harney Pond Canal
going east to Charley Close
Road: Maintenance project -
- Crews will be taking a lane to
do shoulder work for the next 5
miles. Flagmen will be on hand
to assist with traffic.
S.R. 78: From Sportsman
Village to south of Banana
Grove Road: Construction
project -- Work is underway to
construct a bike path. Motorists
should expect intermittent lane
closures with possible delays
while crews work in this area. The
contractor is Better Roads, Inc.
C.R. 78A: At Ortona Road
(in the area of Ortona Sand):
Maintenance permit. project
-.Crews.are constructing a drive-
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the city's operation.
According to her, recent
changes in the way elections are
carried out, including closer and
closer scrutiny from lawmakers at
the state level and nationally, have
made elections a more compli-
cated matter.

County looks at new
impact fees

HENDRY COUNTY Hendry
County officials, believing that it is
time to revisit the issue of impact
fees, is considering implement-
ing new fees to take advantage of
new development countywide.,
The hope is that entities com-
ing into the county will pay impact
fees that will take the need for
funding capital facility improve-
ments into account. The emer,
gence of such new developments
must be accounted for by.a pro-
portionate growth in municipal
services and facilities to meet the
needs of the new areas.

June, 2007
Illegal parking
fines doubled

CLEWISTON -- When violators
think it's cheaper to pay a ticket
than follow the law, something
has'tbobe done.
That was the argument of the
Clewiston Chief of Police and the
city manager during Tuesday's
city commission meeting.
According to them, the city is
responding to a growing problem
in Clewiston- parking violations
that are inadequate in disciplining
lawbreakers.

Recreation
department foresees
positive changes

CLEWISTON When Robert
McCraine was recently promoted
to recreation department supervi-
sor for the city of Clewiston, he
was very excited.
After being employed as a
grounds keeper for the city for less
than a year, Mr. McCraine stepped
up to the plate and took charge
of the facility a slew of ideas he
would like to implement.
+ .. As one of his first duties, he is
now overseeing this year's sntm-
mer camp program.
"Being that this is the first year
handling the summer camp, and
being my first year supervising it,
it has run pretty smoothly," ex-
plained Mr. McCraine.

July, 2007
City of Clewiston
unveils new
siren system

CLEWISTON A new system
is in place in Clewiston to help
warn citizens about impending
danger. Especially in times of hur-
ricanes and other possible natural
disasters, the system is designed
to warn as many people as possi-
ble in as quick a time as possible.
The Clewiston Police Depart-
ment unveiled a- $12,800 siren
system on Wednesday, June 27
for the first time. The new siren,
leaders hope, will be used to de-
liver critical instructions, includ-
ing orders to evacuate or hunker
down. ',
The city of Clewiston will use
the alert system to warn people
of dangerous situations, sound-
ing the large siren throughout the
community.

Cle-iston woman
murdered

FLORIDA KEYS Authorities
.with the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office arrested Manuel Prieto Are-
nas in connection with the shoot-
ing death of his wife, Clewiston
woman Maria Elene Proenza.
Investigators say Maria Pro-
enza was gunned down in the
Florida Keys last Friday while her
mother watched on in horror.
She was reportedly visiting her es-
tranged husband when she was
shot twice in the stomach and
once in the neck.
The suspect faces charges of
capital premeditated murder and
second degree felony posses-


sion of a weapon by a convicted HCSO busts
felon.


Jail expansion
project being
considered

HENDRY COUNTY Hendry
County Sheriff Ronnie Lee ex-
pressed concern during the last
Hendry County Commission
meeting' that the jail is beyond
capacity, with male and female
inmates forced to sleep on the
floors of the facility.
The sheriff spoke candidly
about the situation during his
comments on July. 10, telling
commissioners that the 190-bed
jail currently is keeping '238 in-
mates an all-time high.
The 203 men and 38 women,
he' said, are having to squeeze in
together to make room, and his
fear is that the jail cannot contain
a single inmate more.

City of Clewiston
must comply with
new standards

CLEWISTON -- The City of
Clewiston has recently been ad-
vised that they will have to comply
with a mandatory contract with
Florida Municipal Agency (FMPA)
due to new reliability standards
designed to prevent blackouts.
At the last city commission
meeting Kevin McCarthy, Clew-
iston Utilities Director presented
to the board a contract which
the City of Clewiston being told
to comply with before the Aug. 1
deadline.

August, 2007
Lee woman
is identified

HENDRY COUNTY The body
of a woman found partially bur-
ied in a wooded area just inside
the Hendry-Lee County line has
now been identified by the Medi-
cal Examiner's Office.
Officials with the medical
examiner's office hqve identified
the woman as 31-year-old Me-
lissa Shook. Shook's body was
found Sunday, July 29.
Law enforcement authorities
said Ms. Shook had been report-
ed missing earlier in the month.
Her body was discovered by
two citizens In a wooded area
just outside LeHigh Acres, at 23rd
Terrace and Wheeler Street, at
about 10 a.m. Sunday.

Is the Clewiston Inn
haunted?

CLEWISTON They say that
a. ghost appears, at the Clewiston
Inn.
-The figure of a woman walk-
ing toward a window in one of
the rooms startled one of the
maids. So frightened by the epi-
sode, she turned in her letter of
resignation the next day.
A psychic medium dining at
the Inn came upon an illusory
trail of books leading to a room
where one of its former inhabit-
ants an avid reader whose room
was found stacked literally several
feet high with books had spent
her last days.
Or so-the stories go.
Some of the employees swear
they have seen the hauntings
themselves, others claim they've
experienced things they cannot
explain but remain skeptical. Still
others simply go on doing their
job.

Law enforcement
agencies prepare
school year

CLEWISTON Clewiston Po-
lice Department Chief Don Gut-
shall and Hendry County Sheriff
Ronnie Lee, along with Tom
Conner, Hendry County superin-
tendent of schools, are more pre-
pared than ever for an emergency
situation.
The three traveled together to
a conference on school safety in
Tampa. .
After the terrible Virginia Tech
tragedy claimed the lives of doz-
ens of people, local educators
and administrators are more
wary than ever regarding the
need to keep all students safe
during school.


cockfighting activity

MONTURA The chickens
were thin, muscular, and bit at.ev-
erything in sight. Some of them,
too, had deep scarring from all of
their fighting.
Deputies later learned that
their owners had conditioned the
roosters through a strict training
regimen, including feeding them
with steroids to build them up
enough to survive fights against
other similarly raised animals.

County takes
hard look at
upcoming budget

HENDRY COUNTY Hendry
County commissioners faced a
daunting task this year, and stud-
ied the proposed budget line item
by line item to shave off any ex-
cess costs for the upcoming fiscal
year.
Most departments saw be-
tween a 10 and 20 percent reduc-
tion in their budgets this year, but
the county managed to work the
numbers so that no one would be
laid off. If the budget is approved,
all county employees will also see
a slight increase in their pay.

Septempter, 2007
Sheriff's Office
investigates
rash of burglaries,

FLAGHOLE -- The Hendry
County Sheriff's Office is. inves-
tigating,a rash of burglaries that
has been plaguing the Flaghole
area recently.
Due to its remote location,
the homes in Flaghole are more
susceptible to being targeted by
criminals, but the recent streak of
burglaries is out of the ordinary.

Sheriff urges budget
item reconsideration

CLEWISTON Sheriff Ronnie
Lee made one final plea to Hen-
dry County commissioners on
Tuesday to reconsider funding an
increase to the law enforcement
budget.
Under tighter state property
tax reform restrictions, commis-
sioners noted the request, but
said that an increase under such
circumtstanlces is iighly uniflikely.
The short discussion was char-
acterized by quick, sharp remarks
on the part of the sheriff and one
of the commissioners.

Fire fighter retires
after 30 years

CLEWISTON -- "I was born in
the Muck."
That's what 59-year-old Bobby
Moore tells people.
Mr. Moore, who served for
many years with the Clewis-
ton Volunteer Fire Department,
looks forward to his retirement,
although he isn't sure if he'll be
able to get the instinct to react
when he hears a fire alarm out of
his system any time soon.

October, 2007
New Safe Place in
Hendry

CLEWISTON -- The Hendry
County Sheriff's Office' is taking
part in making Safe Places avail-
able locally -- refuge places where
children in a crisis situation can
turn to for help.
While there are a number of
locations are already available
throughout Hendry County, the
sheriff's office will help to locate
another site locally.


grand opening.

Police investigate
bar stabbing

CLEWISTON -- Detectives wit
the Clewiston Police Departmer
are investigating a large fight the
broke out at an area bar that le
one man injured from a sta
wound.
According to a police report c
the incident, the fight involved
large number of people. Startin
inside the bar, the fight spille
over into the parking lot, wher
groups of men, and some worr
en, also became involved.

SO works
murder/arson case
in Montura
CLEWISTON -- Emergenc
workers responding to a fire ca
in Montura found a much mor
sinister scene when they arrive
last Wednesday morning.
Obscured by the fire was th
body of a Montura man. He ha
been tied and apparently mnu
dered before his attackers set th
home on fire.
Almost immediately author
ties worked to solve the homicid
case, but a week later few detail
about what really happened. Sei
eral law enforcement agencie
including the Florida Departmer
of Law Enforcement and th
State Fire Marshall's Office cor
tinue working together to piec
the clues together regarding th
arson and homicide.

November, 2007
Citizens urge city to
install road lighting

CLEWISTON -- For many c
the residents living in the sma
block bordered by West Alverde;
West Aztec afid San Luiz Avenue
the nights are too dark withot
adequate illumination to highlight
potential dangers on the streets.
Taking a simple walk coul
lead to a more disastrous conch
sion if residents aren't especially
careful treading around the canal
and any animals looming nearby

Teacher jailed
for solicitation

CLEWISTON J. Sco
Holsclaw was arrested in 2006 fc
reportedly hiring a prostitute.
He submitted his resignation t
Bexley High School in the affluer
community of Bexley, Ohio, an
then took a job teaching Sevent
grade language arts at Clewisto
Middle School.
On Oct. 31, the 49-year-ol
was arrested by the local polic
department for allegedly carryin
on communications to meet wit
a 15-year-old prostitute at a loci
apartment complex.

New water plant
almost .eady

CLEWISTON They don
drink bottled water at the McCa
thy's.
Although the U.S. Sugar-sul
plied water that most homes, i
Clewiston receive sometime
carries a bad odor, or a differed
hue -- caused by algae blooms i
the lake -- it's perfectly fine wate
Kevin McCarthy, Clewiston's uti
ity director said.

Hendry to widen
parts of S.R. 80 -


CLEWISTON -- The image of.
the county's roads in 2030 is a
little difficult to conjure.
The population in the area is
steadily increasing, while traffic


entering from larger ports in Mi-
Seminole Tribe ami and Broward continue popu-
S. lating the roadways.
embraces education Large trucks barrel down
Clewiston on their way to other
BRIGHTON A dream came parts of Florida and accidents
true for the Elders of the Seminole along the major thoroughfares
Tribe of Florida. cause delays hours on end.
It was a long time in coming Considering those factors and
after their ancestors found refuge more, the county has approved
in the Everglades following three a long range transportation plan
wars in the 1800s. Over 160 years that looks at the widening of State
later, the Brighton Reservation Road 80 to a four-lane road, as
planned and created a charter well as the construction of a new
school that continues the revival bridge. There is also talk of a truck
of the Creek language. Oct. 4 loop that will route commercial
marked the ribbon cutting cer-,. vehicles to an all-new road south
emony at Pemayetv Emahakv's of Clewiston.


Community News in Brief


Scout meetings
announced
Pack 667 meets every Thurs-
day evening from 7 until 8 p.m.
at the First United Methodist
Church on West Arcade Av-
enue across from Woodworks
Park. New Scouts and returning
Scouts are always welcome.


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Dry season stirs up
'furry' trouble

CLEWISTON -- When it ii
humans, it's the animals.
h Don Gutshall, Clewisto
it police chief, explained that
at recent bouts of extreme weat
ft have exacerbated a problem
b town: animals run amok.
Yes, in general terms crime
)f down and the number of call
a to the police station seem to
g dwindling even on the eve of
d largest holidays of the year,
e none of that means anything
- the animals.
The critters, have picked
the slack of their human coun
parts in attracting the attention
the police, the chief said.

December, 2007
y Police bring warm
ll holiday wishes
e
d CLEWISTON -- Every year,
ter the sometimes tumultuous
e fair of dealing with criminals
d in and day out, some in the Cl1
r- iston Police Department look
e ward to the holidays.
w Gratefully, people like K
l- tine Petersen, the assistant po
e chief, make all the preparation
to spend time with family, w
- out forgetting about the people
s the area who are less fortunat
it Each year, the police dep
e ment donates hours of its time
- ward collecting gifts for child
e and families in Clewiston w


are most in need.


Police urges safe
isn't holiday month
)n's CLEWISTON -- According tq
the Clewiston Police Officer D. Col,
her burn, one of out every four drivt
in ers he stopped last year on Christ*
e mas Day was legally intoxicated.'
e is It says something about the
nsbe way many choose to spend theif
te holidays.
but The surprising fact also ,ex..
but emplifies something that Office
Colburn' would .,like to change
up this year.
ter-
of War hero returns
from fight

CLEWISTON -- From a diW-
tance as he traveled east on Hwy
27 outside of Clewiston, Jojl
Morera spotted the row of fat-
away people waiting for him orf
af- the side of the road leading into
af- town.
day They waved small American
ew- flags and held up posters su);
for- porting the return of one of thf
own: a soldier who spent thr06
:ris, campaigns overseas and lost hts
lice leg, darning him a Purple Heart"
ons As a show of support, cor,-
ith- munity members, and many :at
e in Clewiston City Hall, decided to
e. show the soldier how much they
art- appreciated his sacrifice.
to- The soldier found himself in
ren the company of many familiar
vho faces.


LI A series of events will follow
Lib a y the kick off, including book dis-
Continued From Page 1 cussions, a fashion show and othi
The local connection seemed er activities throughout the area ini
a good fit for the selection. January and February.
The library system will be giv-
ing out free copies of the book News Editor Jose Zaragoza
during the kick off event -- which can be reached at
is open to the public. jzaragoza@newszap.coma


k oranges.
M market Regarding whether the eveit
Continued From Page 1 would be successful in its gowTa
Ms. Garrels said she believed so.
by residents. The fresh market: events offer
The idea is to promote what something else for the commui
is available locally and, judging nity to do on a Saturday morning
from December's event, there is
a lot to be seen in town. and its interest so far may decide
On that Saturday, market-go- if the event will be continued in
ers were able to choose from the future, she said.
fresh-cut flowers; elaborate bas- Another one of these events is
kets and antiques and even books planned for the second Saturday
from the local library, in February,;.same time and loca-
"The city wants people to have tion.
an interest in the business com-
munity," said Ms. Garrels, who as News Editor Jose Zaragoza
a visitor in the December market can be reached at
eyed eggplants, grapefruits and jzaragoza@newszap.com.


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