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Vol. 85 No. 23 Thursday, December 10, 2009


News in briefs

Santa Claus comes to
the library
Santa Claus will be visiting the
Clewiston Library, Monday, Dec. 21
at 6 p.m. He will be coming to read
a story or two, to meet children and
their parents, and to spread some
holiday cheer.The library is happy
to welcome Santa this year, as we
have in years past.The program is
free to all who wish to attend.For
more information, please contact
the library at 863-983-1493.
ACFC Winter Wonder-
land
The snow is coming! Active
Citizens for Children will be host-
ing the 2nd Winter Wonderland
event to be held Dec. 19 from 5:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Booth space is
available for your group or organi-
zation, please contact Candace at
863-228-2970 to reserve your spot.
See Briefs Page 18
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Classifieds ................................. 14
Public Forum ................................ 3
S p o rts ................................................ 2
Schools .................... ...................... 10
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Recognizing youth
Commissioner Karson Turner recognized the Clewiston Cougars football team for being
named champions for their participation in the Peace River Conference. Himself a former
Cougar, Mr. Turner took delight in showcasing the efforts of the children.


Killer intersection to be fixed


Construction project
to begin much earlier
than expected
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
The most dangerous intersec-
tion in Hendry County -- indeed
one of the most dangerous inter-
sections in South Florida -- will be
no more.


U.S. 27 and State Road 80
presently join in a heavily criti-
cized configuration that has seen
countless wrecks and fatalities.
Drivers must stop, look across
the roadway and, when there
is smoke and fog or heavy rain,
must blindly hope that a vehicle
is not coming from the opposing
direction.
For years this has been the
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is closer than ever.
Trinity L. Caudill-Scott, com-
munity liaison with the Florida
Department of Transportation,
brought an early Christmas gift
when she visited the Hendry
County commission on Tuesday.
Speaking before the five-
member board, Ms. Caudill-Scott
pored over a five-year transporta-
tion work program that will have
a noticeable impact on drivers


county num er one concern.
After all the hard work, a solution See Intersection Page 20


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approximately 6:25 a.m., Hendry
County Sheriff deputies responded
to the area of 10th Street and Ken-
tucky Ave. in Clewiston, Florida
after receiving a call that someone
had been shot.
Once Deputies arrived on scene
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known to them as 35-year-old Gee
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Glades Central and Glades Day move on to state


Both Glades teams
manhandle their state
semifinal opponents

By Naji Tobias
INI Florida
BELLE GLADE Unfinished business.
That's what Glades Central Raiders de-
fensive coordinator reminded the team after
thumping Robinson (Tampa), 33-0, in the
Class 2A state semifinal game.
With the victory, Glades Central moved
on to the Class 2A state championship game
- something not accomplished since 2006,
when the Raiders won their sixth state title
in a 39-27 comeback win over Pine Forest
(Pensacola). Glades Central, who will be
playing for the Class 2A title on Saturday
(Dec. 12) at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, will
be facing off against fellow Class 2A power-
house Cocoa, who won last year's Class 3A
state championship in a 7-6 overtime nail-
biter over Godby. Glades Central and Cocoa
were in Class 3A for the past few seasons be-
fore moving down a classification this year.
In what proved to be a thoroughly domi-
nating game by the Raiders on both sides of
the ball not seen since its 34-0 homecom-
ing win over Class 1B powerhouse Jupiter
Christian two months ago it was nothing
but highlights for this week's Beef O' Brady's
No. 2 all-classification team in the state.
L.J. Thomas, arguably the best quar-


INI/Naji Tobias
Glades Central's Antwon Chisolm (11 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD) powered the
running attack in a 33-0 Class 2A state semifinal win over Robinson (Tampa) on
Friday, Dec. 4. Chisolm's first run, shown here, was an 11-yard scramble that
directly led to Glades Central's first score of the game.


terback in Palm Beach County for the last
two years, led Glades Central's lethally po-
tent passing attack with three touchdown
throws, to go along with 218 yards, as he
went 11-for-18 in the win. It took only three
plays, spanning an astonishing 49 seconds,
for Glades Central (13-0) to put up a 6-0 lead
on the completely overmatched Knights
team. After Thomas's 45-yard strike to Kevin
Benjamin (three catches, 88 yards) and an
11-yard run by Antwon Chisolm (11 carries,
108 yards, 1 TD), Greg Dent, who's hands-
down the best overall athlete in the Muck,
hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass to give
Glades Central the lead.


Glades Central, this week's Rivals100 No.
13 team in the nation, didn't score again un-
til rising star playmaker Demetrius 'Bay-Bay'
Evans snagged his only catch of the game, a
12-yard pass from Thomas with 6:36 left in
the first half.
But the scoring drought, which lasted for
more than a quarter, did not matter in any
way, as the Raiders vaunted defense took
over. Robinson (10-3 after the season end-
ing loss) had just one opportunity to make
this a competitive game, as the Knights used
clock control to march down to the Raiders
10-yard line in the first quarter.
Glades Central's red zone defense was


masterful in that Dent scooped up a Robin-
son fumble on first-gnd-goal, forced by the
Raiders defensive line. Robinson quarter-
back Blake Rice (9-for-22 passing, 81 yards,
1 INT) was sacked a whopping 15 times in
this game, five of which came from Raid-
ers junior defensive end Robert Way. Way,
who set a Glades Central record with 24 total
sacks for the season, was supported heav-
ily by fellow defensive end Everon Morgan,
who had his best game of the season with
11 tackles and four sacks.
Delbert Clarke, Isiah Corbett and Michael
Smith each added the astonishing team sack
total with two apiece.
And Chisolm, who has had an up-and-
down season at running back, sliced his way
through the Robinson defense, as he added
a touchdown, a 33-yard run in the third
quarter to give the Raiders a commanding
26-0 lead.
"We just came out in practice and were
focused all week," said Raiders linebacker
Jamorris Rowley. "Half of us never went to
state, so that's all we wanted to do from the
beginning of the season."
Rowley, sounding like he was both happy
and relieved of Glades Central's accomplish-
ment their eighth overall state champion-
ship appearance reminisced on how it felt
last year to fall short of a state title.
Last season, Glades Central, without
Thomas, who suffered a season-ending col-
larbone injury in last year's Muck Bowl, lost
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Clubs and organizations


Hooker's Point Clean-up
Hooker's Point Community Association
would like to announce their End of Year
Clean-Up! This event will be held on Satur-
day, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Please
arrive early at Davidson Rd. Park and bring
your working gloves. Lunch will be pro-
vided. There will also be door prizes, raffle
drawings, and free T-shirts.
For further questions or concerns please
contact Karson Turner at 863-228-4356 or
Silvia at 863-983-4101.

Hendry Co. Pageant sign-ups
Miss Hendry Co. pageant sign-up will be
held Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. in the dress-
ing room at the Hendry Co. Fairgrounds. All
girls from the ages 13 to 15 will be eligible
for Jr. Miss Hendry County and girls from
ages 16 to 19 will be eligible for Miss Hen-
dry County. You must be a Hendry County
resident to participate in the pageant, appli-
cations and rules will be available that night
and parents are welcome to come. Dead-
line for applications and $125 sponsor fee
are due Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
For more information please call Sherry
at 863-983-7689 after 6 p.m.

Sugar Doll performance
The Sugar Dolls will have a Christmas
Program at the John Boy Auditorium on Dec.
15 beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited
and admission is free. For more information
please call Jackie Turner at 863-983-2298.

City Market
The Chamber of Commerce will host


its second City Market on Saturday, Dec. 12
from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. In the Civic Center
Park. Churches, non-profit groups, individu-
als and organizations are invited to partici-
pate. You must reserve your spot by calling
the Chamber of Commerce at 863-983-7979
no later then Friday afternoon.

Fill the Ambulance Toy Drive
Hendry County Public Safety and United
Way are accepting donations for the second
annual Fill the Ambulance Toy Drive which
will benefit children of Glades and Hendry
Counties. Donations can be taken to Glades
County Emergency Management Office in
the courthouse by Friday, Dec. 11.
This event will take place on Saturday,
Dec. 12 at Winn Dixie in LaBelle from 9-4
p.m. Several agencies will demonstrate
equipment onsite.

Mary Remembers:
A Christmas Musical
Clewiston Christian School presents
Mary Remembers: A Christmas Musical on
Thursday, December 10, 2009 beginning at 6
p.m. at the Evangel Assembly of God. Please
come and join us for this special musical as
we remember the true meaning of Christ-
mas. Everyone is welcome and admission is
free. Roast beef dinners for sale immediately
following the musical. Meal includes roast
beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll,
tea and dessert. Cost per plate $8.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Please call CCS at 863-983-5388 to purchase
your dinner tickets. Proceeds benefit the
sixth-grade Washington D.C. Trip.

Raffle for kids in need


The Hispanic Outreach for Hendry Glades
Mental Health is sponsoring a raffle this year
for local children in need. Tickets are just $2
each and all proceeds will be used to pur-
chase toys for children that are less fortunate
this Christmas. A WII and accessories will be
raffled off on Dec. 18. If you have any ques-
tions or need information about purchasing
tickets please feel free to contact Ana Rivera
at 863-228-4898.

Annual Christmas Boat
Parade
The Caloosa Humane Society is very ex-
cited to announce that they are receiving a
special Christmas Present this year. Gioia
Bruno or Expose' will be entertaining the
crowds attending the Annual Christmas
Boat Parade this year!
Gioia recently adopted her special new
furry family member from Caloosa and
while visiting her new pet and awaiting her
pet's spay/neuter surgery, she became en-
amored with the staff and seeing a need, she
decided to fill it! Gioia will be singing to cel-
ebrate Christmas to benefit the animals!
The event will be held Dec. 12 at the
Barron Park located at State Road 29 at the
Caloosahatchee River from 5 p.m. to ? The
Annual Christmas Boat Parade is open to
anyone with a boat who would like to deco-
rate their boats and float on down the river
for all to see.
There will be food, drinks and Christmas
Delights for purchase. Chili, hot dogs, Pulled
Pork Sandwiches. All proceeds go directly to
the shelter. There will be vendor booths on-
sight for your Christmas shopping pleasure
as well. Vendor space is free, call 863-675-
0997 to book your spot today!


General News and Information


Library to begin
Saturday story times
The Clewiston Library is pleased to an-
nounce that it will be starting another new
program of regular story times for children.
The program, entitled Stories on Saturday,
will meet at the library on the third Saturday
of every month, at 11 a.m., beginning on
Saturday, Dec. 19. The program will feature
stories in English as well as other fun activi-


ties for children. There is no cost for atten-
dance or participation. For more informa-
tion, please contact the Clewiston Library at
863-983-1493.

Tobacco-Free Partnership of
Hendry County
The Florida Department of Health an-
nounces a public meeting of the Tobacco-
Free Partnership of Hendry County to which


all persons are invited. This meeting will be
held on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 4:15 p.m. at Carl-
son Memorial United Methodist Church, 310
Campbell St., in LaBelle. General subject
matter to be considered is Tobacco Preven-
tion & Policy Change Training. A copy of the
agenda and/or meeting minutes may be ob-
tained by contacting Valarie James, Tobacco
Prevention Coordinator, Hendry County
Health Department, 1140 Pratt Blvd, LaBelle,
FL 33935 or you may call 863-674-4041 ext
128 for more information.


Local Weather

Weather Forecast for Hendry County
from the National Weather Service.
Clewiston and surrounding
areas:
Thursday: A chance of
showers, with thunderstorms
also possible after 1pm. Mostly
cloudy, with a high near 79.
South wind at 8 mph becoming west.
Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A slight
chance of showers. Mostly
cloudy, with a low around 59.
North wind between 7 and 10
mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Extended Forecast:


Friday: A 20 percent chance
of showers. Mostly cloudy, with
a high near 79. Northeast wind
around 7 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy,
with a low around 63. East
wind between 3 and 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent
chance of showers. Mostly
cloudy, with a high near 83.
South wind between 5 and 7
mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 per-
cent chance of showers. Mostly
cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday: A 30 percent
chance of showers. Mostly
cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Partly
cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 20 percent
chance of showers. Mostly
cloudy, with a high near 79.


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Sports
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to Monsignor Pace (Miami) 13-6 in the sec-
ond round of the Class 3A playoffs.
"We didn't want to have the same feeling
from last year, when we lost to [Monsignor]
Pace," Rowley said. "Last year, we took that
team lightly because we knew we were bet-
ter than them. But they came out to play."
As for the advice Rowley and his team-
mates received in how to overcome last
year's stinging loss?
"Coach Randy Williams, our running
backs coach, told me, 'You ain't gonna have
that feeling no more, just work hard and ev-
erything will work itself out,'" Rowley said.
"If we play together as a team, there's no
one in the state that can beat us. I want all
the seniors, my homeboys to go out with
a ring. I want nothing more than that for
them."
Thomas, who was bothered by some


rumored trash-talking from the Robinson
(Tampa) quarterback earlier last week, cred-
ited his offensive line for the big win.
"The O-line told me to do what I do and
if I did what I was supposed to do, they
were gonna hold me down," Thomas said.
"Eric Lewis [a Glades Central player] moti-
vated me the whole week after I was told
that the Tampa Robinson quarterback was
better than me. There ain't another No. 8 in
this state like me. Tampa Robinson's quar-
terback did basically nothing. I gotta tell my
O- (offensive) and D- (defensive) lines that I
love them."
Notes: Dent (five catches, 90 yards)
scored his other touchdown in the first half
- a 9-yard pass from Thomas with :54.6 left
in the first half to give the Raiders a 19-0 half-
time lead. Raiders senior strong safety Tra-
vis Bell caught an interception in the fourth
quarter, giving him a team-high 10 for the
season after 13 games.
Backup quarterback Alanda 'A.J.' Shaw
threw a touchdown to Jamie Wilson in the
fourth to complete the game's scoring.


Glades Central and Cocoa, both unde-
feated at 13-0, were the top two teams in
Class 2A this entire season, according to the
Associated Press High School Football poll.
If Glades Central takes home this year's
Class 2A state title on Saturday they are
favored to win their next game it will be
the school's seventh state title. That would
place them second all-time to Class 2B pow-
er Bolles (Jacksonville), who is going for
its 10th state championship in the Class 2B
title game on Saturday afternoon (1 p.m.)
against Tampa Catholic. The Class 2A state
championship game is scheduled for a 7
p.m. kickoff at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
Glades Day 48, Out-of-Door Acad-
emy (Sarasota) 20: Kelvin Taylor, the son
of New England Patriots running back Fred
Taylor, muscled his way to five touchdowns
for 358 yards on 46 carries in the Gators
Class 1B state semifinal win. Roshard Bur-
ney, Glades Day's backup running back,
added two second half rushing scores to
seal the victory. Burney, who had 54 yards
on six carries, scored on runs on 16 and 22


yards, respectively, to give Glades Day (11-2)
the game. Interestingly, this game was close
for much of the contest, with Out-of-Door
Academy taking an early 7-0 lead and tied it
up at 14 apiece after Taylor's first two touch-
down runs in the first frame.
Out-of-Door's A.J. Strong (27 carries, 103
yards) scored on an 11-yard touchdown run
in the second quarter to make the game
as close it was going to get for the District
6-Class 1B champion.
Glades Day, who last won a state title in
2006, is the odds-on favorite to beat Warner
Christian (South Daytona Beach) in tomor-
row's Class 1B state championship game.
Warner Christian lost last year's Class 1B
title game to two-time state champion Jupi-
ter Christian. Glades Day, who has made the
most state championship appearances in
FHSAA history with 23, can win its sixth title
on Friday (Dec. 11).
The Class 1B state title game is scheduled
for a 1 p.m. kickoff tomorrow at the Citrus
Bowl in Orlando.


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Expanded target groups to receive H1Nt vaccinations


By Pat Dobbins
In showing our commitment to the
health and safety of our communities, the
County Health Departments within our re-
gion are expanding the target groups for the
H1N1 vaccination. "Please know that your
health departments are working very hard to
organize convenient vaccination times and
locations for you to receive the vaccine. We
are very excited to expand the target group
criteria." said Pat Dobbins, Administrator for
the Hendry and Glades County Health De-
partments. Please note: The target group
has been expanded to include ALL persons
aged 6 months through the age of 64. Addi-
tionally the target group has been expanded
to include persons 65 years and older who
have chronic health conditions.
These vaccinations are voluntary and free.
To get your free H1N1 Vaccination please
plan to attend one of the "after-hours" clin-
ics listed below:


IM R T\ A r


Muse West Glades Elementary (2500
CR731 SW) -Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4:30
p.m. to 7 p.m.
Clewiston Health Department (1100
S. Olympia) -Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Clewiston Health Department (1100 S.
Olympia) -Monday, Dec. 7 from 4:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
LaBelle Health Department (1140 Pratt
Blvd) -Tuesday, Dec. 8 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Moore Haven Health Department (956
US Hwy 27 SW) Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clewiston -Health Department (1100
S. Olympia) -Monday, Dec. 14 from 4:30
p.m. to 7 p.m.
Moore Haven -Doyle Connor Building
- Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Moore Haven Health Department (956
US Hwy 27 SW) -Thursday, Dec. 17 from
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.


LaBelle Health Department (1140
Pratt Blvd) -Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
The H1N1 vaccinations will be given to
the following groups:
All adults aged 25 to 64 (with or with-
out chronic medical conditions)
All Children and young adults age 6
months through 24 years
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for chil-
dren younger than 6 months old
Health care workers and emergency
medical services personnel
People over the age of 65 who have
health conditions associated with higher
risk of medical complications (Which in-
clude: Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Conditions,
Immune Disorders, and any type of respira-
tory illnesses)
You can call the Hendry and Glades
County Health Departments at: LaBelle:


863-674-4041, Clewiston: 863-983-1408, and
Moore Haven: 863-946-0707
Additionally, the Hendry and Glades
County Health Departments will have H1N1
vaccination "walk-in" clinics at the Health
Departments locations/days/times listed
below: LaBelle: Wednesday afternoons be-
tween 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Friday morn-
ings between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.;Clewiston:
Tuesday mornings between 8 a.m. and 11
a.m. and Friday afternoons between 1 p.m.
and 4 p.m.; Moore Haven: Monday after-
noons between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Tues-
day mornings between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
If you have questions or concerns about
the vaccine, please talk to your local health-
care provider or the local health department.
You can also call the Florida Flu Information
Line at 1-877-352-3581. For web-based infor-
mation please visit: www.myflusafety.com
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Arthur Pinto, 70
CLEWISTON -Arthur Pinto, Art as he was
known, of Clewiston, passed away on Nov. 22,
2009.
Art lived in Clewiston for 20 years, he worked
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years, Rose Mary
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Stuart Howard Powell Sr., 53
PAHOKEE Stuart Howard Powell Sr., age
53, of Pahokee, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at his
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a resident of Pahokee for over 40 years. He
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ell of Pahokee; sons, Stuart Howard Powell, Jr.
(Brenda) of Pahokee, Donald R. Powell
(Mariza) of Belle Glade, David L. Powell (Car-
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Pahokee; brothers, Ernest Powell (Lisa) of Well-
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Collins (Derrick) of Palatka, Gretta- Jean Galati
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Moore Haven
Palmdale Cowboy Church
On Thursday, Dec. 10 Cowboy Church -
Hand and hand Ministries of Palmdale will
be having food and fellowship at 6 p.m.
followed by gospel music and the word
brought by Pastor Paul Harris from Moore
Haven at 7 p.m.
We will also be celebrating our Christmas
dinner, so please come out and visit us if you
can. Everyone is welcome. We are located
on the corner of 5th and Main Street at the
Palmdale Community building. If you have
any further questions please call 863-612-
0640.

Thrift shop open at Church of God of
Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy, in Moore
Haven, will have a thrift shop open on Satur-
days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all things are giv-
en for a donation, this is to help for expenses
of the church. We feel in helping the church
it is helping you also, with your needs. All
things are nice and clean, these things are
supplied by Cowboy Church Hand and
Hand Ministries of Palmdale, if you would
like to help us call 863-612-0640, if no an-
swer leave message, God bless you.

Clewiston
Christmas at First Christian
First Christian Church, 201 N. Francisco
St., is currently involved in an expansion of
their sanctuary. The expansion will almost
double the size of their seating capacity. It is
hoped that the expansion will be complete
in time for the church's annual Christmas
Musical and Christmas Candlelight Carol
Service.
The Christmas Musical will be presented
on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. This years Musi-
cal is "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The
Year," The church's twenty voice Choir will
be under the direction of Theodora Carnes,
daughter of Minister Jackie Miller. Mrs. Car-
nes is Office Manager of "The Glades" Re-
sort. At the end of the Musical every one will
receive a Treat of Fruit and Candy.
The Christmas Candlelight Carol Service
will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 7
p.m. There will be Twelve Readers reading
the familiar Christmas Story. There will be
several Special Christmas Carol Solos. Many
of the familiar Christmas Carols will be sung
by the audience.
Minister Jackie Miller extends a cordial
invitation for everyone to attend these Spe-
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The Promise Child a dramatic
musical
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207 Pine Lane in Flaghole, invites you to
join us in our annual Christmas celebra-
tion. A dramatic musical titled "The Promise
Child," adapted from the play written by An-
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A Walk in the Past: The


By Butch Wilson
Clewiston Museum
General Winfield Scott, commander of all
military operations in the Florida Theater, re-
tired from his post after diligently defending
his unsuccessful military campaigns against
the Seminoles. He was later reassigned a
post in Alabama.
Florida Governor, Richard K. Call, a critic
of General Scott's campaigns, wrote Presi-
dent Andrew a letter, boldly asking for the
command following General Scott's retire-
ment.
In his letter to President Jackson, Gover-
nor Call proposed using the Withlacoochee
River as a supply line because the river
ran within twenty miles of the Seminole's
thatched citadels
Governor Call's letter entailed a plan to
feint an attack on the Indian villages using
horsemen, while Infantry and supplies were
moved upriver at night within striking dis-
tance of the villages.
The Calvary would attack and act as a
decoy, drawing the Seminoles toward them.
This frontal action would leave the rear flank
vulnerable to the Infantry.
Call believed the combined forces could
then crush the Seminoles, forcing them to
sue for peace.
President Jackson liked the plan, and
he liked Governor Call, who was an old
acquaintance. Governor Call had served
under Jackson in the Creek War and sup-
ported him in Washington, when Jackson's
invasion of Spanish Florida (1818-1819) was
under investigation. Their political careers in
Washington had also overlapped, reinforc-
ing a firm friendship.
President Jackson encouraged Secretary
of War, Cass, to place Governor Call in com-
mand of the Florida forces, including the
United States Army.
On June 21, 1836, Governor Call received
word from Cass that he was the newly elect-
ed Field Commander of both Federal (Army
regulars) and Militia (volunteers) troops in
Florida.
The Army personnel stationed in Florida
wasn't happy with Secretary of War, Cass's
decision. They were insulted that Florida
Governor Call, who carried the rank of
colonel in the lowly Florida Militia, now out-
ranked and commanded them.
The Navy, which operated independent
of the Army, had made it a point during the
Second Seminole War, not to let ground
officers in the Army take liberties with the
Navy's operations. Governor Call would be
no exception.
Commodore Alexander Dallas, com-
mander of naval operations in Florida, wrote
Governor Call a taunting letter to express his
displeasure, "I beg that your suggestions
may have less the character of an order than
those heretofore received."
Governor Call's new position had indeed
stirred dissention in the ranks of the Army
and Navy. It had also encouraged an old
hostility, which had existed since the War of
Independence. Army regulars didn't like en-
listed volunteers and the enlisted volunteers
didn't care for Army regulars.
The popular movie, "Patriot" shows much
of the contempt a disciplined army had for


volunteer militiamen. Davy Crockett, an en-
listed scout in the Creek Wars, expressed his
unhappiness with Army regulars, when he
reported a hostile Creek village and was ig-
nored, until an Army scout reported in with
the same information, which then prompted
the Army to take action.
The total number of Army regulars in
Florida consisted of only 1,000 soldiers, so
Governor Call would need many enlisted
volunteers, if he was to implement the plan
he so boldly presented to President Jackson.
Governor Call must also bring the volunteer
militiamen and Army regulars together as a
fighting team, if he was to successfully ex-
ecute his plan.
Recruiting the volunteers was another
challenge that Governor Call hadn't foreseen.
Creek Indians still living in Georgia and Ala-
bama were encouraged by the Seminole's
resistance and had taken to the warpath.
Most of the volunteers that had fought in
Florida came from Georgia and Alabama.
Now those volunteers were needed at home
to battle the Creeks.
A call for volunteers went beyond the
borders of Alabama and Georgia. Tennessee,
the volunteer state, responded and promised
to send 1,500 volunteers in June, 1836. The
volunteers were held up in Alabama, fight-
ing Creeks and arrived late in Florida, which
set Governor Calls plan back further.
The arrival of the Tennessee Volunteers
still left Governor Call short on troops, so he
went to an unlikely source, Creek and Semi-
nole Indians.
Most of the Seminoles living on the
smaller Apalachicola River reservations had
remained friendly to the whites even though
they were going to be shipped to the west-
ern Indian territories.
Call recruited 75 Seminoles as guides and
a 1,000 friendly Creeks.
The recruiting problem was now re-
solved, but other military related problems
continued to frustrate Governor Call. A tiny
bug that we in the Glades are all familiar
with, "the mosquito" was carrying on a war
of its own against the American soldiers.
Summertime was called the "sickly sea-
son" and for good reason because the mos-
quito was spreading an unknown disease
among the troops that we know today as
malaria.
Many of the American troops became
sick, including Governor Call. In the sum-
mer of 1836, six companies (roughly 300
men) were stationed at Fort King and only
166 were considered fit for duty.
The sick troops created a domino effect
that seriously affected Governor Call's sched-
uled plan. Shortage of troops and the sickly
season made it difficult to command and re-
supply Fort King, so the fort was evacuated
between May and June.
Fort King was the closest fort to the Semi-
nole's stronghold at the Withlacoochee Cove
and strategic to the success of Governor
Call's plans, which entailed massing Calvary
and Infantry at the fort, prior to launching a
blitzkrieg on the Seminole Nation.
Governor Call was forced to alter his
plans and chose Fort Drane as the staging
point for his invasion because it was now
the closest fort to the Withlacoochee Cove.
The fort was located approximately 25


Mosquitoes
miles east of Fort ing, in a swampy terrain.
The blood thirsty mosquitoes were crit-
ters of opportunity that saw the soldiers as
dinner fare, so Fort Drane, like Fort King
came under siege by swarms of irritating,
but deadly, malaria infected mosquitoes.
In the summer of 1836, there were 307
men posted at Fort Drane, but only 186 were
fit for duty. Constant Indian attacks, summer
heat and mosquitoes were making the sol-
dier's lives at the isolated fort a hellhole.
It wasn't Seminole bullets, but the re-
lentless malaria infected mosquitoes that
carried death and sickness to the troops at
Fort Drane. Fort Drane's commander, Major
Julies Heilman, died from the disease as the
death toll continued to rise at the fort.
The morale of the men stationed at Fort
Drane hit an all time low, as did Lieutenant
Wheelock, who committed suicide there.
The army surgeon stationed at Fort Drane
requested the Fort be evacuated due to the
serious illnesses.
Governor Call had planned to take the
field against the Seminoles in August, but
now his plan was being altered once again
by the mosquitoes.
I hope you have enjoyed this story. Please
contact the Clewiston Museum if you have
questions, artifacts, pictures, or a "Whale
of a Tale" that you would like to share. The
Museum's hours are Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum provides an interesting fos-
sil display of prehistoric animals that once
roamed the Glades thousands of years ago
and artifacts that reflect the heritage of
Clewiston.
Its theater has a 65-seat capacity and pres-
ents movies on the history of Clewiston, sug-
ar cane harvesting, and the orange industry.
Stop by and enjoy a 45- minute group-tour
for only $2.00 per person.


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Clewiston Museum
The Hendry Glades Audubon is sponsor-
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presented at the Clewiston Museum on Dec.
14 at 7 p.m.
The Audubon guest speaker, Dr. John
Canter, will present, "The Whooping Crane's
Story, an Endless Vigil to Recover and Sus-
tain a Fragile and Imperiled Species."
Come out and enjoy this excellent pre-
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that the Hendry Glades Audubon sponsors
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Arrest Report


Henry R. King, IV, 32


This column lists arrests, not con-
victions, unless otherwise stated. Any-
one who is listed here and who is later
found not guilty, or has the charges
against them dropped, is welcome to
inform the newspaper. We will confirm
the information and print it.


Rolando Carreno, 19


*Clewiston
SResisting an officer flee, elude
a law enforcement officer with
lights, siren active
Arrested Nov. 30
Arrested by Deputy N. Reed


Anthony Gadson, 43



*Warrant
*Passing counterfeit bank bill,
check, draft note
*VOP: felony or community
control


Vincent Ferrovecchio, 36


SClewiston
*DUI
*DUI refusing to submit to a
breathalizer test
*Possession of cannabis under
20 grams
Arrested Nov. 23
Arrested by SPD Officer Solas


Bryan Lazzell, 48


SClewiston
*DUI alcohol or drugs first
offense
*Driving with a permanently
revoked license
Arrested Nov. 25
Arrested by FHP Tpr. Lander


Demetrius Richardson, 14


Clewiston
SAggravated battery causing
bodily harm or disability
Arrested Nov. 18
Arrested by D. Bolt


Roberta Moxley, 39


I Clewiston
Warrant with synthetic narcotics
sell within 1,000 feet of a place of
worship of business schedule
Arrested Nov. 21
Arrested by Inv. Archer


*Clewiston
*Warrant
nVOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Dec. 2
Arrested by Sgt. Elver


James Skipper, 27


*Clewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Dec. 2
Arrested by B. Weaver


Chance Teele, 20


SClewiston
*Warrant
*VOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Nov. 26
Arrested by P Caplan


Frank Rodriguez, 26


SClewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
*Warrant
Arrested Nov. 26
Arrested by A. Lewis


Virthavious Robinson, 16



Clewiston
*Dealing in stolen property
Arrested Nov. 23
Arrested by Deputy V. Fleet



Irenia Sariol, 42

SClewiston
SLarceny theft $300 $5,000
SFraud tampering with or theft
of utilities
SMarijuana trafficking in excess
of 25 pounds or over 300 plants
Arrested Nov. 21
Arrested by Inv. Archer

William Colon, 51

Clewiston
SCriminal mischief damages
$200 $1,000
*Resisting an officer/obstruction
without violence
Disorderly conduct and escape
Arrested Nov. 17
Arrested by Deputy J. Garrett


Manuel Ortiz, 14


*Clewiston
SBurglary of an unoccupied
dwelling
*Larceny theft $300 to $5,000
*Dealing in stolen property
Arrested Nov. 30
Arrested by CPD Officer Clay

Eladio Diaz, 52


Clewiston
*Warrant as a fugitive from
justice from Miami-Dade
Arrested Dec. 2
Arrested by B. Weaver


Daryl Bess, 37

Clewiston
*Criminal mischief damage
property $200 to $1,000
*Burglary of an unoccupied
dwelling unarmed
Arrested Nov. 23
Arrested by J. Perez

Danquita Hallback, 19

Clewiston
*Burglary of a structure,
conveyance unarmed with no
person inside
*Larceny petit theft first offense
property $100 to $300
Arrested Nov. 8
Arrested by CPD Officer T Nieves

Alexander Roman, 30

Clewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
*Possession of cocaine

convicted felon
Arrested Nov. 20
Arrested by Inv. B. Daley

Pedro Centeno, 24


Clewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Nov. 19
Arrested by Deputy J. Woods


Willie Dukes, 43



*Warrant with VOP: felony or
community control
Arrested Nov. 20
Arrested by Sgt. Stevens


Jeffrey Williams, 25
S*Clewiston
*Warrant with assault with intent
to commit a felony
*Aggravated battery causing
bodily harm or disability
*Aggravated battery with a
deadly weapon
Arrested Dec. 2
Arrested by B. Weaver

Angel Herrera, 15

Clewiston
SBurglary of an unoccupied
dwelling
SLarceny theft $300 to $5,000
SDealing in stolen property
Arrested Nov. 30
Arrested by CPD Officer Clay

Tarina Williams, 33


Clewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Nov. 23
Arrested by Deputy T Shaw


Harold Hall, 55
SClewiston
SBurglary of a structure/
conveyance unarmed with no
person inside
*Trespass on property without a
structure or conveyance
*Loitering and prowling
Arrested Nov. 23
Arrested by CPD Officer Baker
Edward Haithcock, 45

*Clewiston
*Drugs possess, sell, deliver
contraband drugs
*Making a false report or giving
false information to LEO
Arrested Nov. 12
Arrested by Officer Soto

Robert Peterson, 45


SClewiston
*Warrant with cocaine selling
within 1,000 feet of a school,
child car facility or park
Arrested Nov. 21
Arrested by Inv. Archer


Jose Santana, 24


*Clewiston
Battery touch/stirke
Sexual assault on victim over 12
years of age
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School briefs


School Happenings


Early Release
Hendry County Schools will be dismissed
early on Friday, December 18, 2009 for
Christmas Break. Lunch will be served on
this day. School bus drivers will follow their
regular schedules based upon the schools
early release time.

Americanism Essay Contest
The Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 is once
again sponsoring its annual Americanism
Essay Contest. Students in grades 5 through


8 are eligible to participate. This year's topic
is titled, "The American Dream: What Is It?"
Essay length is not to exceed 250 words. The
essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink.
Please include the participant's name, grade,
school attended, and sponsoring lodge on
the essay. Local cash awards will be given
in two divisions, 5th and 6th grade, and 7th
and 8th grade. Please send your best essays
to Martin Espinoza at Clewiston High School
or mail them to the Clewiston Elks Lodge at
P.O. Box 583, Clewiston, FL 33440. All essays
should be submitted by January 10, 2010.


Clewiston Christian School
Upcoming events:
Dec. 10: Christmas Program
Dec. 18: Half Day Christmas Holiday
Begins
Dec. 21 Jan. 1: Christmas Holiday
Jan. 4: Teacher Work Day, Half Day for
Little Lions Preschool
Jan. 5: Students Return

Central Elementary School
Yearbook Sale


CES is proud to announce the pre-sale of
our yearbooks. Please contact the school at
863-983-1550 if you would like to purchase a
yearbook or place an ad or a congratulation
message in the 2010 yearbook. Thank you
to all staff and parents involved in this year's
CES yearbook!

Our Upcoming Schedule
Dec. 21 to Jan. 3: Winter Break
Jan. 4 and Jan. 5: Teacher Professional
Days
Jan. 6: Students Return


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Beef O'Brady's
Clewiston Middle School sixth-graders that were former Eastside Students
enjoyed a great lunch at Beef O'Brady's recently.


Submitted photo/Denise Hatton

RAK Club visits Panda House
Students from Clewiston Christian School's Random Acts of Kindness (RAK)
Club collected items for the Panda House in Belle Glade. The Panda House
is a resident program for women who are pregnant and addicted. The home
houses up to 26 women and their children at one time. The RAK Club was
honored to have Marsha Metzger, a volunteer from Panda, attend their meet-
ing and share about the Panda program. Mrs. Metzger fielded many ques-
tions from the students and she encouraged them to make wise choices and
to follow God's plan for their lives.


Submitted photo

CCS Science
Our 7th and 8th-grade students at Clewiston Christian School dissected
frogs recently as a part of their science class. Pictured is Cassidy Lee and
Cheyanne Lusk.


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Submitted photo
Food Drive
On November 11,2009 the South Florida Water Management District Clewis-
ton Field Station donated 320 Ibs of food to two local needy families for the
second consecutive year for Thanksgiving. Families were recommended by
the Hendry County school system.


CES Musical
Pictured is the beautiful mural that was recently created for the Dec. 8 mu-
sical at Central Elementary. Thank you to all teachers, students, staff, and
parents who helped to make this event a big success!




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Hope Hospice House
Construction continues on the new Hope Hospice House in Lehigh Acres.
"We are very excited about the progress we are making in "Bringing Hope
Close to Home,' to better serve people throughout the area," said Hope Presi-
dent and CEO Samira K. Beckwith. "We look forward to opening our doors by
the first of April." The Hope Hospice House will serve the residents of Lehigh
Acres, Alva, the Gateway community, Pelican Preserve, Buckingham, LaBelle
and all other communities in Hendry and Glades counties. The House is lo-
cated at 1201 Wings Way, off of Beth Stacey Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. For more
information on supporting Hope's campaign to "Bring Hope Close to Home"
with its new hospice house, call 239-489-9177 or visit www.hopehcs.org.


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Big O' Hike
On Sunday, Nov. 29, 18 people finished the 110 mile walk around Lake
Okeechobee.This was the 18th year for this event, which is one of Florida's
largest non-fundraising walking events. During the nine days of walking the
participants experience all varieties of weather and observed many variet-
ies of wildlife. From the left Wes Albright (Lake Mary), Bill Detzner (Miami),
Charles Auer (Tennessee), Paul Cummings (Lake Worth), Larry Myers (St.
Cloud), Mike Thompson (Boynton Beach), Lynn Thompson (Boynton Beach),
Gordon Johnson ((The Villages), Ginny Young (Indiana), John Dancz (Na-
ples), Brenda Nagel (Boca Raton), Sandra Schmid (Tallahassee), Robin
Alpert (Boca Raton), Robert Dowdy (West Palm Beach), Clyde Hopkins (Ft.
Pierce), Mary H. Miller (Boca Raton), Gene Finkler (Arcadia), Ann Crawford
(Zyphyrhills).


By Glenda Wilson
Dr. Leonard Carroll, a Board-Certified
General Surgeon at Hendry Regional Medi-
cal Center, has been elected to membership
in the Society of American Gastrointestinal
and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
Founded in 1981, SAGES fosters, pro-
motes, supports and encourages academic,
clinical and research achievement in gastro-
intestinal endoscopic surgery.
Its members consist of general surgeons
such as Dr. Carroll, along with colorectal
surgeons and osteopathic surgeons, who
perform endoscopy and laparoscopy as part
of their practice.
SAGES offers a worldwide forum for
discussion of interventional endoscopy as-
pects, as it relates to the integral elements of
surgical practice.
A recent conference that Dr. Carroll at-
tended afforded him, along with the inter-
national surgical community, a focal point
for the exchange of information on practice,
theory, and research in various medical and
surgical disciplines.
Dr. Carroll has been practicing surgery in
Clewiston since February 2007.
Since that time, he has performed hun-
dreds of operations, a vast majority of them
being colonoscopy, gastrointestinal, and en-
doscopic procedures.


To discuss your surgical needs, call 863-
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Clewiston News -13


Religious columns


Getting ready for Christmas -
The race to be run
By The Reverend Samuel S.
Thomas, Ph. D.+
Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston
My calendar and the tempo of life tells
me that we're in the "home stretch" now-
Christmas is nearly here and soon another
year will begin. Perhaps in another sense,
we are in the "home stretch" in many things;
maybe the recession is coming to an end,
maybe the things we hear about the ends
of our overseas wars are coming into view,
maybe the job situation is beginning to turn
around at least in some industries. Is the
end in sight; are we in the "home stretch?"
Who can say for sure? One thing for certain,
we are now well underway for Christmas.
When thinking about this "race" I was re-
minded of the words of Saint Paul; "Do you
not know that in a race, all the runners run,
but only one gets the prize? (1 Corinthians
9:24)." Everybody is in the final stages of get-
ting ready for the holidays, but who gets the
prize? Paul tells the faithful "Run in such a
way as to get the prize ibidd)." If you're pre-
paring for something -then get ready for it!
Don't leave all of the details for the last mo-
ment, and don't forget your priorities. Don't
ignore shopping early when things will still
be available, plan your trips and think about
each person on your list of special people
to remember. Is the gift to be given some-
thing that reflects some thought and under-
standing or is it something more "generic"
and says "I don't know you too well, but
want to remember you at this special time
anyway!" Run the Christmas race so that
you will receive the prize of a very special
and personal holiday for all you are going to
make a part of it. By the way; is Christmas
to be another year-end event or will getting
ready for Christmas really include what it's
all about? Is home going to reflect the place
for the coming of the King of Kings; or are
the decorations going to reflect the commer-
cial themes so often heard at this time? Take
a minute and decide. Is there some prepa-
ration that needs to be done before a reli-
gious celebration or is Church attendance
just another part of the "Christmas thing?"
What does it mean to run the race for Christ-
mas if we are to receive the prize? I think
it means that we get ready, each step along
the way is toward the goal, we focus on the
real reason for the race and pace ourselves,
we start with the final goal and real reason
in mind. The reason for Christmas is to cel-
ebrate the coming of the Lord among us;
the messages of joy, peace on earth, good
will toward others, hope, the gift of faith in
its final form, the promise of the message of
salvation is for each and every one of us, all
of the great things -that's what Christmas
is finally about. That's why we run the race;
that's the reason for the season!

Christmas-Time Frazzles!
By Jackie Miller, Evangelist
First Christian Church
Many are getting the Christmas-Time
Frazzles. This is caused by the old shop-
ping routine, running from store to store,
elbowing your way through the crowd to
try to please people with presents bought
with money you don't have. Here are other
sources of these frazzles:
Children begging for every gift on TV Try-
ing to figure out how to see all the relatives
on Christmas, and please them. Preparing
and baking a Christmas dinner for 30 peo-
ple. The mess in the kitchen after baking


Christmas dinner. Getting the house cleaned
for guests. The men sitting in front of the TV
football game while the children run wild.
Wrapping odd-shaped gifts. Getting your
Sunday School children to remember their
Christmas program parts.
Here are some suggestions for relieving
the "Christmas-time Frazzles".
1.Figure out how much money you have
to spend on Christmas giving before you
plan what to give. Then set a ceiling on the
amount you will spend for each individual.
2.Make a list of all the people you want
to give to because you've always done it and
are expected to. After that, add to you list the
name of at least one person to whom you
can give who is not able to give you some-
thing in return (if you feel they might try, give
your gift anonymously.)
3.Husbands, help your wife clean the
house, fix dinner, watch the kids, wrap pres-
ents and keep that TV off while relatives are
in. Enjoy their fellowship!
4.Make Christmas a religious celebration
rather than a secular one. It is special to us
who wear the name "Christian"-- a time to
remember. Lead your family to observe the
religious significance of Christmas through
Bible reading, prayer, telling the Christmas
story, or conversations about the true mean-
ing of Christmas.
Follow these suggestions and add some
of your own. Make this Christmas different.


RENT/EA4SE
*Pioneer 10 acres 3/2 $800
*2/2 208 W Crescent $1100 mn.
*Sweet Lake Villa 22/1 $1,000
*SCM 2/2/1 825 E. Concordia
$900 with Sec. Dep. $500
*3/2 MH 342 E. Alverdez,
furnished $700 mn
*5 acres 3/2 w/barn $700 mn
*3/2 MH 503 Bowden Rd.
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Eliminate the "Christmas-time Frazzles.

Testing our Christmas IQ
By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
We've heard the stories, we've sung the car-
ols, but how much of the scriptural Christ-
mas story do we really know? Every year I
like to share with those around me a fun test
to help remind us of how much we really
know, and how much of our knowledge is
legend! Here is a sample of this year's Christ-
mas IQ test! See how you do!
(1) As long as Christmas has been cel-
ebrated, it has been on Dec. 25th. (T or F)
(2) Joseph was from: A. Bethlehem B.
Jerusalem C. Nazareth D. Egypt E. Chicago
F. None of the above
(3) How did Joseph and Mary travel to
Bethlehem? A. Joseph walked, Mary rode a
donkey B. Mary walked, Joseph rode a don-
key C. They both walked. D. They both rode.
E. Our church van. F. They flew. G. Who
Knows?
(4) What did the innkeeper tell Mary and
Joseph? A. "Come back after the Christmas
rush and I should have some vacancies." B.
"I have a stable you can use." C. "There is no
room at the inn." D. Both B and C. E. None
of the above.


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*Short Sale 503 Pasadena $110K
*2.5 acres MH fenced $39,90
*Clcwiston Animal Clinic LxnVwn
S469 Bald Cypres $42.5K Ie a Own
Executive Home Clewiston $300K
*Moore Haven 3/1 MH w/ 3 Lots
*503 Bowden Rd $69,000


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2/1WFtsodern$115K $133,344 to $149,458
2/2 Condo Bass 'n Sun 2/1 E Alverdez w/ Irg
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4/ E.k e$109K 4-unit rental complex E
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New 3/2 Orchard Park Reduced to $190K
$134,000 4/2.5/2 Executive home
3/2 with large shed and Popash Circle $205K
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Concordia $169.9K Bass Capitol 2/2 $900
ss Cpitl 2/2 Unit 2/1 W Circle $800 p.m
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MOBILE HOMES
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32 WMH w/o/g pod
Everyone Rd Reduced $165K
3/2 DWMH on lake
Allen Rd $120,000
3/2 SWMH Hooker's
Point Rd $44,900
3/2 DWMH Montura
2.5 acres $74900
3/2 DWMH has CBS
outbuilding Magnolia
Lane $79.9K
4/2 DWMH with shed
(a/c) and kennels 2.5
acres $169 900
2/2 SVVMH 1.25 aces S


Zambro Mcrtra $39.9K
VACANT LAND
27.5 acres oneer $245K
lOMonkur kis $9.9Keach
25 acres Monkt $25K
vMooe Hcan 5 lIs $75K
Moore Haven 21ks $39.9K
Residential lot Hooker's
Point area $15,900
SHORT SALE
328 WVnuroAe -3/1SFR
512 E Osceola Ave -
4/2 SFR
1005 Caribbean
4/2/2 SFR
316WAcade-32 $149K
1439 Hookers Pt Rd 2/2
$90000


(5) Jesus was delivered in a: A. Stable. B.
Manger. C. Cave. D. Barn. E. Unknown
(6) A Manger is a: A. Stable for domes-
tic animals. B. Wooden hay storage bin. C.
Feeding Trough. D. Barn
(7) Which animals does the Bible say
were present at Jesus' birth? A. Cows, sheep,
goats. B. Cows, donkeys, sheep. C. Lowing
cattle. D. Misc. barnyard animals. E. Lions,
tigers, and bears. F. None of the above.
(8) Who saw the "Star in the East"? A.
Shepherds. B. Mary and Joseph. C. Three
Kings. D. Both A and C. E. None of the
above.
(9) Where do we find the Christmas sto-
ry in order to check on all of these ridiculous
questions? A) Matthew. B) Mark. C) Luke. D)
John. E) All of the above. F) A and B. G) A
and C. H) A, B, and C. I) Genesis. J) The 4
Gospels. K) The Epistles. L) Television
ANSWERS TO BIBLE IQ TEST: (1) False.
Not until the fourth century did it settle on
the 25th. (2) A. See Luke 2:3,4. (3) G. The
Bible doesn't say. (4) E. No word about the
innkeeper. See Luke 2:7. (5) E. No word
about it. See Luke 2:7. (6) C. (7) F. The Bible
doesn't specify. (8) E. The wise men did.
They were not kings. See Matthew 2:2. (9)
G. Mark begins with John the Baptist, John
with "the Word."


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real estate 528 E. Suprland Hwy., Clewiston
CheiylEbyCGutjah;r IealEsaBrar (863) 228-1562
Anabel Miranda (863)228-6296 EspaT1ol
TiF Elsie Sellers (239)822-7490 Espahol
CLEWISTON HOMES
*3B 2BAMHm nMetStSaIeed ch& Prive $75000
3BD12 BA on Haiti Ave. with Privacy Fenced Asking $89K
*2BD/IBA Della Tbbias. Needs much TLC. Asking $15K
*2 Brand New 3/BR/2.5 BA Lennar bwn Homes, $179,000
*2 Duplexes on Obispo Ave.Each unit has 2BR/ BA $224.9K
*4BD/2BA CBS Home on Del Monte Ave. Newly
Renovated. $195K
SCounty LivingOff CR 720. 2BD/2BA 1.25 Aces. $185,000
2/1 MH on Grattn Rd. 1.37 Acres Reduced to $59,900
*3BD/2BA Brand New CBS Home in Orchard Park.
Asking $129,000
*3BD/2BA CBS Home on Red Rd. $165,000
2/1 Duplex on Alverdez Ave. $150,000
*2/2 Home on Deane Duff. $75,000
2/1 Home on Obispo Ave. $110,000
*3/2 Mobile Home on Bowden Rd. $75,000
S2/2 Home on Obispo Ave. $160,000
2/1 Home with 1/I Efficiency $140,000
MOORE HAVEN / LAKEPORT
*Riverfront 3BD/2BA with Guest House $250,000
'Riverfront 2BD/2BA with Efficiency. $90,000
*Riverfront lot w/ Improvements. $100,000
*3BD/2BA MH. Yacht Club Way w/Garage Asking $140K
*Lake Access 2BD/BA w/ Boat House. $ 219,000
ACREAGE, LAND & LOTS
*51 Acre Ranch with 3BD/2BA Home. Hwy 27
Frontage $750,000
:Buildable lot on Del Monte Ave. $129+9K
*2 lots, Horseshoe Acres Reduced $43.9K
SHighlands Co. 10, 28, & 80 AC. Parcels, Owner
Financing Available
1.5 Acres on Hookers Point Rd. Improvements included $75K
Vacant Residential Lot on Central Ave. Asking $20,000
*Commercial lot on Bond St. Make offer!
*4 Buildable lots on Francisco St. $35,000 Each
*Vacant Lot on Maryland Ave. $9,000
-Waterfront Lot w/ Lake Access in Lakeport $35,000
MONTURA/FLAGHOLEF/ADECA
*1.25 AC Parcels available in Montura Ranch Estates
*3/2 MH on Riverside St. 1.88 acre. $105K
S4/2 CBS Home w/ Det Garage on Kilpatick Loop. $ 259K
3BD2BA Mobile Home. 2.5 Acres with Stable. $180,000
COMMERCIAIINVESTMENT
SMobile Home Park. Hwy 27 frontage. $435,000
SIndustrialRail Business Park on CR 835. Sale o Lease.
*14,279 Sq. Ft. Building on Hwy 27. $649K
Fbrer Antique Shop Building in Moore Haven. Asking $50K
7500 Sq. Ft. Blndgin Downtown Moore Haven $100,000


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3v21 lomc 432 W Crscent Dr. $74.9K
* 3/2 I lome 316Avenida Del Rio $99K
*Moore I laven CBS I lomc $129.9K
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*Fkhol-IMH T w4hd&pxindl$9
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*Vacant lots in Clewiston, $151(
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20th JUDICIAL CIRCITOF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
Case #: 209-CA-000706
HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc.,
Paintif,
-VS.-
David Rafael Depuzo a/k/a David R.
Depuzo; Acela Gonzalez; Suncoast
Schools Federal Credit Union; Un-
known Parties in Possession #1; Un-
known Parties in Possession #2; If
living, and all Unknown Parties
claiming by, through, under and
against the above named Defen-
dant(s) who are not known to be
dead or alive, whether said Unknown
Parbes may claim an interest as
Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees,
or Other Claimants.
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to an Order of Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated November 17,
2009, entered in Civil Case No.
2009-CA-000706 of the Circuit Court
of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for
Hendry County, Flonda, wherein
HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc Pain-
tiff and David Rafael Depuzo a/k/a
David R. Depuzo are defendantss, I
will sell to the highest and best bid-
der for cash, IN FRONT OF THE OF-
FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT IN THE HENDRY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ( BEING
THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COURTS BUILDING), LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on
December 16, 2009 the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to-wit:
THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE
NORHTEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF
SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH,
RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO AN EASE-
MENT FOR THE ACCESS ROAD OF
THE NORTH 40 FEET THEREOF
ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NO. 4842 IN
MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, AN UN-
RECORDED SUBDIVISION.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUSFROM
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.
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 ASSISTANCE. PLEASE
CONTACT HENRY COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 25 EST HICKPOCHEE AVE-
NUE, LABELLE, FL 33935 WITHIN 2
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU
ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL :
1-800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770
DATED at LABELLE, Florida, this
23rd day of November, 2009
BARBARA S. BUTLER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Hendry County, Fonda
BY/s/D. HAMMOND
DEPUTY CLERK
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Suite 112
Tampa, Flonda 33618
09-143079
340043 cgs 12/3,10/2009



NOTICE
AUCTION on Friday,
December 18, 2009
at 9:00 a.m. at
1225 NW Ave. L,
Belle Glade, Florida
SProperty of Kendra Thomas:
Iced Tea dispenser, Eco-Lab Hand
Sanitizer Dispenser, Sharp Cash
Register, Baby Car Seat, Misc.
Boxes and Bags
Property of Jessica Hart:
Christmas Decorabons, Photo
Screen, Coca-Cola Bottles,
Checker Board Table, Sunset
Framed Picture,Misc. Items
Property of Loutricia Morgan:
2 White Wall Units, 3 Small
White Nite Stands, 4 Large
Speakers, ATV110, Washer
and Dryer, Misc. Boxes
340586 BGS 12/10,17/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 22-2008-CA-000214
BENEFICIAL FLORIDA INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MICHAEL M. MELLO; BUCKHEAD
RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA-
TION, INC.; CHRISTINE A. BROWN;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTINE
A. BROWN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
MICHAEL M. MELLO; JOHN DOE;
JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendants
NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Final Judgment of Fore-
closure dated the 19th day of
November, 2009, and entered in
Case No. 22-2008-CA-000214, of the
Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for Glades County, Flon-
da, wherein BENEFICIAL FLORIDA
INC. is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL M.
MELLO; BUCKHEAD RIDGE HOME-
OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.;
CHRISTINE A. BROWN; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF CHRISTINE A. BROWN;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL M.
MELLO; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
the AT FRONT STEPS, SOUTH DOOR
OF COURTHOUSE at the Glades
County Courthouse, in Moore Haven,
Flonda, at 11:00 a.m. on the 7th day
of January, 2010, the following de
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 45 AND A PART OF LOT B.
REPLAT OF LOTS 'B' AND 2
THRU 33 INCLUSIVE, BUCKHEAD
RIDGE SUBDIVISION AS
SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 17, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA;' MORE PARTICULAR-
LY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A POINT WHERE
THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF
LOT 45 INTERSECTS WITH THE
NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT B
FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING;
RUN THENCE NORTHEASTERLY
ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY
LINE OF LOT B A DISTANCE OF
75.15 FEET \; RUN THENCE
SOUTHEASTERLY AT A 90 DE-
GREE ANGLE TO THAT OF THE
PRECEDING COURSE OF DIS-
TANCE OF 25 FEET. THENCE
SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE
SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT B
A DISTANCE OF 75.15 FEET,
RUN THENCE NORTHWESTERLY
AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE TO THAT
OF THE PRECEDING COURSE A
DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETH-
ER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1989
HIGH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE
HOME IDENTIFIED BY VIN NUM-
BERS; FLFLJ79A08093HP AND
LFLJ79BO8093HP

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTER-
EST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE
SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE
PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST
FILE A CLIAM WITHIN 60 DAYS AF-
TER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA,
Disables persons who, because of
their Disabilities, need special ac-
commodations to participate in this
proceeding should contact the Senior
Deputy clerk Administration whose
post office is located at the Lee
County Jusbce Center, Room 3112,
1700 MONROE STREET, FT. MYERS,
FL 33901, Telephone (239)335-2299
or 1 (800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1
(800)955-8770 Via Fl. Relay Service,
no later than 5 days pnor to the
Court Date.
Dated this 20th day of November,
2009.
Joe Hint
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
Law Office of Marshall C. Vatson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Flonda 33309
Phone: 954-453-0365
Fax: 954-771-6052
Toll Free: 800-441-2438
340062 GCD 12/3,10/09





NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Hendry County Hospital Au-
thority Board of Directors will con-
duct their monthly Board meeting
beginning at 1pm on Friday Decem-
ber 18th, 2009 in the Conference
Room at Hendry Regional Medical
Center, 524 West Sagamore Avenue,
Clewiston, Florida.
341075 CGS/CB 12/10/09


IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 2008-109-CA
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintiff,
GILBERTO CLAROS A/K/A GILBERTO
CLAROS HERNANDEZ, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 2008-109-
CA of the Circuit Court of the TWEN-
TIETH Judicial Circuit in and for
HENDRY County, Ronda wherein
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, is the
Paintiff and GILBERTO CLAROS
A/K/A GILBERTO CLAROS HERNAN-
DEZ; ROSE CLAROS; ANY AND ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
AQUA FINANCE INC.; are the Defen-
dants, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR
HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 16th day of De-
cember, 2009, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Rnal Judgment:
BEGIN 1550 FEET NORTH PLUS
47.50 FEET WEST OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC-
TION 31, TOWNSHIP 42
SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNEIf
OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF
LOT 451, NORTH LABELLE
HEIGHTS, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 16, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING
AND BEING IN HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE
WEST 82.50 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 125 FEET; THENCE
EAST 82.50 FEET THENCE
SOUTH 125 FEET TO POINT OF
BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT
451, ALL OF LOT 452, AND THE
EAST 15 FEET OF LOT 453,
NORTH LABELLE HEIGHTS
TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN
MOBILE HOME LOCATED
THEREON, SERIAL NUMBER
SBHGA1510501390A &
SBHGA1510501390B
A/K/A 1012 CHOCTAW AVENUE,
LABELLE, FL 33935
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lls Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 23, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Fonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Ronda 33622-5018
F8004192 NMNC-FHA-B-cfordham
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE
Wanda and Larry Higdon
Okeechobee, Florida
The following vehicle will be sold
for non-payment of storage on:
December 24,2009 at 3:00 p.m.
1990 Ford F250 SLT Lariat
This ad is placed in accordance
with Florida Statute 1985,
Section 83.806
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-001147
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION,
Plaintiff,
VS.
NEIL T LITTLE, AS PERSONAL REP-
RESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OR
RITA JEAN LITTLE A/K/A RITA J.
LITTLE; NEIL T LITTLE, HEIR; UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF NEIL TO LIT-
TLE, HEIR; IF LIVING, INCLUDING
ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID
DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED,
AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPEC-
TIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-
TORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES,
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIM-
ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendants)
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: NEIL T LITTLE, HEIR; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED,
THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S);
Whose residence are/is unknown.
YOU ARE HEREBY required to file
your answer or wntten defenses, if
any, in the above proceeding with
the Clerk of this Court, and to serve
a copy thereof upon the plaintiff's
attomey, Law Offices of Daniel C.
Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive,
Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone
(813) 915-8660, facsiml-
le(813) 915-0559, within thirty days
of the first publication of this Notice
the nature of this proceeding being a
suit for foreclosure of mortgage
against the following described prop-
erty, to wit:
LOT 68, TANGLEWOOD OAKS
UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 176
AND 177, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
To include a:
2005 General VIN:
GMHGA40432031Aand 93037531
2005 General, VIN:
GMHGA40432031B and 93037588
If you fail to file your answer or
wntten defenses in the above pro-
ceeding, on plaintiff's attorney, a de-
fault will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in he Complaint
or Petition.
DATED at HENDRY County this
30th day of Nov. 2009.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By /S/ S. Miller
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans
With Disabilites Act of 1990, persons
needing a special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If heanng impaired, please
call (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or
(800) 955-8770 (voice), via Fonda
Relay Service.
340590 CN 12/10,17/09



NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
HENRY COUNTY INSURANCE
ADVISORY BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the Hend-
ry County Insurance Advisory Board
will hold a meeting December 15,
2009 at 11:00 a.m., at the Roland
Martin Marina Clubhouse, 920 E Del
Monte Avenue, Clewiston Florida.
If a person decides to appeal any de-
cision made by the Board with re-
spect to any matter discussed at
such meeting, he/she will need a
record of the proceedings, and that,
for such purpose, he/she may need
to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which
record includes the tesbmony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based.
Hendry County Insurance
Advisory Board
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-001034
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P.
MORGANMORTGAGE ACQUISI-
TION TRUST 2006-WF1,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MARCOS A. ALVAREZ, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated Nov. 24, 2009 and
entered in Case NO. 26-2008-
CA-001034 of the Circuit Court of the
TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and
for HENDRY County, Florida wherein
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN
MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST
2006-WF1, is the Plaintiff and MAR-
COS A. ALVAREZ. WILLIAM ARNUL-
FO ALVARADO; NOHELIA V.
MENDOZA; TENENA #1 N/K/A CAR-
LOTA OBEGON are the Defendants, I
will sell to the highest and best bid-
der for cash at IN FRON OF THE OF-
FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT,
BEING THE SECOND FLOOR HALL-
WAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY AD-
MINISTRATION BUILDING CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH,
LABELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on
the 23rd day of Dec., 2009, the fol-
lowing described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment:
LOT 6, BLOCK 2122, OF PORT
LABELLE UNIT 3, A SUBDIVI-
SION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 73, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA
A/K/A 5011 QUEBEC ROAD, LA-
BELLE, FL 33935
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any, oth-
er than the property owner as of the
date of the Lls Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after the
sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of
this Court on Nov. 30, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, RL.
PO. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F08080240 NMNC-CONV
** See Americans with Disabilities
Act
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodabon to partici-
pate in this proceeding should con-
tact the Deputy Court Administrator
whose office is located at Lee County
Justice Center, Room 3112, 1700
Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813)335-2299; 1-800-955-8771
(TDD), or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via
Florida Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to this proceed-
ing.
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 08-CA-000235
U.S. BANK, N.A.
Paintiff,
v.
ANGELA FUSSELL; BILLY J. FUS-
SELL; PATRICIA A. FLETCHER; ROG-
ER DALE WILSON; KATHLEEN
WILSON; and all unknown parties
claiming by, through, under or
against the herein named Defen-
dants, who are not known to be
dead or alive, whether said unknown
parties claim as heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors, credl-
tors, trustees, spouses, or other clai-
mants; TENANT #1 and/or TENANT
#2, the parties intended to account
for the person or persons in posses-
sion; NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUC-
CESSOR BY MERGER TO HARBOR
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursu-
ant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated December 2, 2009, in this
cause, I will sell the property situat-
ed in GLADES County, Fonda, de-
scribed as:
THE WEST ONE-THIRD OF THE
NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE
EAST ONE-HALF OF THE WEST
ONE-HALFOF THE SOUTH-
EAST ONE-QUARTER OF SEC-
TION 9, TOWNSHIP 42
SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST,
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
LESS THE NORTH 30 FEET FOR
ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. TO-
GETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN
2006 GENM DOUBLEWIDE MO-
BILE HOME HAVING CIN NUM-
BER GMHGA10660679B, TITLE
NUMER 0095339159; AND VIN
NUMBER GMHGA10660679A,
TITLE NUMBER 0095338898
a/k/a 26355 MUSE ROAD S.W.,
LABELLE, FL 33935
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, at the front
steps of the Glades Courthouse, 500
Avenue J, Moore Haven, FL South
entrance, Ronda, at 11:00 o'clock
a.m. on 1/14/2010.
Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the is pendens must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated at Moore Haven, Flonda, this
3rd day of Dec. 2009
Joe Flint
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
Douglas C. Zahm, PA.
18820 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #212
Clearwater, FL 33764
727)536-4911 Phone
727)539-1094 Fax
In accordance with the Ameri-
can With Disabilities Act, per-
sons needing a special
accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact
the Senior Deputy Court Admin-
istrator whose office is located
at the Lee County Justice Cen-
ter, Room 1213, 1700 Monroe
Street, Ft Myers, Florida,
33901, telephone number
( 2 3 9 ) 3 3 5 2 2 9 9 ;
(239)335-2299;
1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.


PubicNoic


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CRYSTAL I LLC holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT. NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
210 2007 1-18-44-28-A00-0080-0000 JOHN C. SWEARINGEN
The East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-
ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section
18, Township 44 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendy, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
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16 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee December 10, 2009


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000730
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST
FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF
AMERIQUEST MORTGAGESE-
CURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2005-48,
Plaintiff,
RALEIGH E. MATHIS, etal
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2008-
CA-000730 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Flonda
wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATION-
AL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE,
IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED
HOLDERS OF AMERIQUEST MORT-
GAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-
BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI-
CATES, SERIES 2005-R-8, is the
Plaintiff and RALEIGH E. MATHIS;
CAROLYN A. MATHIS; PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT FOUR PROPERTY OWN-
ERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; are the
Defendants, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at IN
FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of
December, 2009, the following de-
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOT 20, BOOK 2171 OF PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT 4, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 86,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY FLORIDA
A/K/A 4016 N EDGEWATER CIR-
CLE, LABELLE, FL 33935
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lls Pndens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 23, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08055713 FIDOPTONONE-CONV-R-
ejayska
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ CrDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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Publc N tic


IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009 CA 265
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION ND,
Plaintiff,
VS.
SAN JUANITA REYNA; THE UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAN JUANI-
TA REYNA; GREGORIO REYNA,
SR.; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DE-
FENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED,
AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPEC-
TIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND
TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PER-
SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED
DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendants)
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to a Fnal Summary Judg-
ment of Foreclosure entered in
the above-styled cause, in the Cir-
cuit Court of HENDRY County,
Flonda, I will sell the property
situate in HENDRY County, Flon-
da, descnbed as:
Lots 20, 21, 22 & the North
10 feet of Lot 23, Block 418,
GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWIS-
TON FLORIDA as revised
September 7, 1937, accord-
ing to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 2,
Pages 71 through 78, inclu-
sive of the Public Records of
HendryCounty, Florida.
A/K/A
705 Bond St.
Clewiston, DE 33440
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, Clerk of the
Circuit Court in the Hendry County
Courthouse (being the second
floor hallway of the Hendry
County Courts Building), LaBelle,
FL 33935 at 11:00 AM, on Dec.
23, 2009.
DATED THIS 25th day of Nov.
2009.
Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if
any, other than the property own-
ers as of the his pendens, must file
a claim within 60 days after the
sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of
this court on the 25th day of
Nov., 2009.
SHARON ROBERTSON
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

By /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
Law Offices of
Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Attorneys for Plainbff
In accordance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990, per-
sons needing a special accommo-
dation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the
ASA Coordinator no later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If heanng impaired,
please call (800) 955-8771 (TDD)
or (800) 955-8770 (voice), via
Flonda Relay Service.
340193 CN 12/3,10/09


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ELLA III, LLC holder of the following
certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
609 2007 1-27-43-29-010-0002-0770 JAMES D. HARPER, JR.
& LINDA HARPER

Commence at the Southeast corner of Section 4, Township 44 South, Range
29 East, Hendry County, Florida; thence S 86 26' W following the South line
of Section 4, 2657.2 feet, thence N 04 00' W following the West line ol
Tract 49, 264.70 feet to the Point of Beginning of the tract herein de-
scribed; thence N 86 23' E, 332.20 feet; thence S 03 59' E, 129.00 feet;
thence S 86 21' W, 332.18 feet to the West line offract 49, thence N 04 00'
W following the West line of Tract 49, 129.00 to the Point of Beginning, alsc
known as Parcel #9 of Tract 49, LaBelle Ranchettes, an unrecorded subdivi-
sion. Less road dedication of 25 feet.

Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such cerbficate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Couri
Hendry County, Flornd
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000309

HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC.,
Plaintiff,
MARIA GUADALUPE GUZMAN, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Rnal Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2008-
CA-000309 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Florida
wherein HSBC MORTGAGE SERVIC-
ES INC., is the Plaintiff and MARIA
GUADALUPE GUZMAN; ANY AND ALL
UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL
DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PAR-
TIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT-
EES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; are
the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of
December, 2009, the following de-
scnbed pmperty as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOT 12, IN BLOCK 2139, OF PORT
LABELLE UNIT THREE, ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 73, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5006 MONTROSE LANE
LABELLE, FL 33935
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 sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 25, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
PO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08024147
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000262
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN
INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTU-
AL ANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,
Plaintiff,
LOIREL LOPEZ, et al
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2009-
CA-000262 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Flonda
wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUC-
CESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASH-
INGTON MUTUAL BANK, FORMERLY
KNOWN AS WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK, FA, is the Plaintiff and LOIREL
LOPEZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERI-
CA ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINIS-
TRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION; TENANT #1
N/K/A MILAGROS MARTINEZ; are
the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of
December, 2009, the following de-
scnbed pmperty as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH-
EAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER, LESS
THE WEST 30 FEET AND THE
NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF RE-
SERVED FOR PERPETUAL
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY PUR-
POSES SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP
44 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
A/K/A 305 E ROAD, LABELLE, FL
33935
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lls Pndens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 23, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09023322 WMFIDELITY-CONV-R-
khartmaier
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ELLA III, LLC holder of the following
certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
610 2007 1-27-43-29-010-0002-0780 JAMES D. HARPER, JR. &
LINDA HARPER

Commence at the Southeast corner, beginning at Section 4, Township 44
South, Range 29 East, thence S 86 26' W, following the South line of Sec
tion 4, 2657.2 feet, thence N 04 00' W following the west line of Tract 49
135.7 feet to the point of beginning of tract herein described; thence N 86
21' E, 332.18 feet; thence S 3 59' E, 129.00 feet; thence S 86 21' W follow-
ing South line of Section 4, 332.18 feet thence N 04 00' W following the
West line of Tract 49, 135.7 feet to the point of beginning, also known as
Parcel #10 of Tract 49, LaBelle Ranchettes, an unrecorded subdivision. Less
road dedication of 25 feet.

Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florda
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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 20th
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY
Case #: 2009-CA-000544
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee
for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates,
Senes 2007-1,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
Rlean Smith Hooker and Emma J.S.
Smith a/k/a Emma Smith;
Defendantss.
NOTICE OFSALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order of Rnal Judgment
of Foreclosure dated 11/162009,
entered in Civil Case No. 2009-
CA-000164 of the Circuit Court of
the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for
Glades County, Florida, wherein
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee
for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates,
Senes 2007-1, Plaintiff and Rilean
Smith Hooker and Emma J.S. Smith
a/k/a Emma Smith are defendants)
I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash, AT THE FRONT
DOOR OF THE GLADES COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, MOOREHAVEN,
FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on 1/7/10
the following described property as
set forth in said Rnal Judgment, to-
wit:

LOT 39, LESS THE NORTH 50 FEET,
AND ALL OF LOT 46, BLOCK 175,
IN THE CITY OR TOWNSITE OF
MOORE HAVEN FLORIDA ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE
5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTH-
ER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
THE US PENDENS MUST FILE
A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AF-
TER 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 HE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE
CONTACT GLADES COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 500 AVENUE J PO. BOX
10, MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471
WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE:
IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED
CALL: 1-800-955-8771 IF YOU ARE
VOICE IMPAIRED CALL:
1-800-955-8770.
DATED at MOORE HAVEN, Forida,
this 20th day of November, 2009.
JOE FLINT
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Glades County, Florida
BY /s/ Jennifer Bevis
DEPUTY CLERK
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP
10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy,
Suite 112
Tampa, orida 33618
09-144389
(813) 880-8888
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 08-00163

AURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RALPH CONSTANT, UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF RALPH CONSTANT;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UN-
KNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY,
Defendants.
RE-NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to an Order Resetting Foreclo-
sure Sale Date dated the 24th day of
Nov., 2009, and entered in Case No.
08-00163, of the Circuit Court of the
20th Judicial Circuit in and for Glades
County, Florida, wherein AURORA
LOAN SERVICES LLC is the Plaintiff
and RALPH CONSTANT; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF RALPH CONSTANT;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN
TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY are defen-
dants. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at the AT
FRONT STEPS, SOUTH DOOR OF
COURTHOUSE at the Glades County
Courthouse in Moore Haven, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 7th day of
January, 2010, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 3, BLOCK 25, OF THE CITY
OF MOORE HAVEN, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE
35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM
TEH SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
TEH DATE OF TEH LIS PENDENS
MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA,
Disables persons who, because of
their Disabilities, need special accom-
modabons to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the Senior
Deputy Clerk Administration Whose
Post Office is located at the Lee
County Jusbce Center, Room 3112,
1700 MONROE STREET, FT MYERS,
FL 33901, Telephone (239)335-2299
or 1 (800)955-8771 (TDD) OR 1
(800)955-8770 Via FL. Relay Service,
no later than 5 days prior to the
Court Date.
Dated this 30th day of Nov.,
2009.
JOE FLINT
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
Law Office of Marshall C. Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Telephone: (954)453-0365
Facsimile: (954)771-6052
Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438
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Opportunities with SFWMD Await Businesses
Session to provide information on upcoming
Prequalified Vendor Solicitation
West Palm Beach, FL The South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) is hosting a series of informational sessions for businesses inter-
ested in learning about the District's upcoming solicitation for CONTRAC-
TOR PRE-QUALIFICATION; SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
The sessions will give business owners and executives the opportunity to in-
teract with contract specialists and pro ect manager to discuss the upcom
ing solicitation. Each session will be held at the following locations /dates /
times:

* December 14th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Clewiston Field Station, 2425
Hookers Point Road, Clewiston, Florida 33440, (863) 983-1431
* December 17th from 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Miami Field Station, 9001
NW 58th Street, Miami, FL 33178 (305) 513-3420
* December 18th from 2:00-3:00 p.m.: SFWMD Headquarters, Storch
Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561)686-8800
The purpose of the upcoming solicitation will be to obtain qualification and
experience information from firms in order to pre-qualify contractors for ma
jor construction work in support of South Florida Water Management Dis
trict Programs. Once qualified, contractors will be provided the opportunity
to bid on construction projects throughout the South Florida area. Estimated
values of these projects will range from $500,000 to $200,000,000. Con
tractors will be considered qualified by meeting a set of minimum require-
ments, as will be specified in the upcoming solicitabon. Qualified
contractors will then be categorized by project size (estimated contract val-
ue) and primary type of construction work. This solicitation will add
firms to the previously established Qualified Contractors List. If a
firm is currently pre-qualified with the District, that firm will not
need to pre-quallfy again unless applying for additional categories.
To learn more about the sessions, please visit www.sfwmd.gov or call Cathy
Richards at (561) 682-2813.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2008-001257-CA
U.S. BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
v.
SHERRY M. BLANSET; MARK BLAN-
SET; and all unknown parties claim-
ing by, through, under or against the
herein named Defendants, who are
not known to be dead or alive,
whether said unknown parties claim
as heirs, devisees, grantees, assign
ees, lienors, creditors, trustees,
spouses, or other claimants; TEN-
ANT #1 and/or TENANT #2, the par-
ties intended to account for the
person or persons in possession;
PORT LABELLE UNIT FOUR PROPER-
TY HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION,
INC.
Defendants.
NOTICE OFSALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursu-
ant to the Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated October 23, 2009, in this
cause, I will sell the property situat-
ed in HENDRY County, Flonda, de-
scnbed as:
LOT 11, BLOCK 2149, OF PORT
LABELLE UNIT 4, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a 4011 E. Sunflower Circle
LaBelle, Florida 33935
at public sale, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, in front of the
office of the Clerk of the Clerk of Cir-
cuit Court being on the second floor
of the administration building of the
Hendry County Courthouse, LaBelle,
HENDRY County, Flonda, at 11:00
o'clock a.m., on December 16, 2009.
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.
Dated at Labelle, Forida, this 24th
day of November, 2009.
Barbara F Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO-
CEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED.
AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THt
PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSIS-
TANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE
DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRA-
TOR WHOSE OFFICE IS LOCAT-
ED AT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, E. MARION AVE-
NUE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950,
AND WHOSE TELEPHONE NUM-
BER IS (941) 637-2281, WITH-
IN TWO WORKING DAYS OF
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NO-
TICE; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR
VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL
1-800-955-8771.
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000748

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
JOSE L. CARRERO, etal
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2008-
CA-000748 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Flonda
wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is
the Plaintff and JOSE L. CARRERO;
are the Defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of
December, 2009, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Rnal Judgment:
THE EAST ONE-HALF (E/2) OF
THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR-
TER (SEA) OF THE SOUTH-
EAST ONE-QUARTER (SE) OF
THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR-
TER (SE/) OF THE NORTH-
WEST ONE-QUARTER (NW/4)
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT
FOR AN ACCESS ROAD F THE
SOUTH 40 FEET AND EAST 30
FEET THEREOF, A/K/A TRACT
4537, MONTURA RANCH ES-
TATES.
A/K/A 393 APPALOOSA AVENUE,
CLEWISTON FL 33440
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 sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 23, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Forida Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Forida 33622-5018
F08059209 NBNY-CONV-B-lcury
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ELLA III, LLC holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
206 2007 1-18-44-28-A00-0064-0000 JOE M. PRASATEK&
ONEITAW. PRASATEK
c/o MIKE PRASATEK
The East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quar-
ter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 8,
Township 44 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Florida.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 09000093CP
Division: PROBATE
IN RE: ESTATE OF
LIDA MAE MORRISON
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
LIDA MAE MORRISON, deceased,
whose date of death was May 24,
2009, is pending in the Circuit Court
for HENDRY County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is P.O.
Box 1760, LaBelle, Florida
33975-1760. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representa-
tive and the personal
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and oth-
er persons having claims or demands
against decedents estate on whom a
copy of this notice is required to be
served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-
TION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE-
RIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is December 10, 2009.
Personal Representative
ROBERT H. MORRISON
110 Kirby Thompson Road
Fort Denaud, Florida 33935
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JOHN E. O'NEILL
Florida Bar No. 726524
SHIPP, O'NEILL & POHL, LLP
4223 Del Prado Boulevard
Cape Coral, Florida 33904
Telephone: (239)542-1131
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT
OF THE TWENTIETH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000261
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
HUMBERTO VALADEZ, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: MARIA GUADALUPE VALADEZ
A/K/A MARIA G. VALADEZ
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
2017 Clipper Terrace
Labelle, FL 33935
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing property in HENDRY County,
Flonda:

LOT 9, BLOCK 8, PORT LABELLE
HOLIDAY PARK UNIT 1, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3
TO 9, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses within 30 days after
the first publication, if any, on Flon-
da Default Law Group, PL., Plaintiffs
attorney, whose address is 9119
Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 300,
Tampa, Flonda 33634, and file the
original with this Court either before
service on Plaintiffs attorney or im-
mediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Com-
plaint or petihon.
This notice shall be published once
each week for two consecutive
weeks in the Clewiston News.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on this 1st day of Dec.,
2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Court
By: Barbara S. Butler
As Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No.: 08-110 CP
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOSE MANUEL BAEZ-BARBOSA,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
Jose Manuel Baez-Barbosa, de-
ceased, whose date of death was
November 19, 2007, is pending in
the Circuit Court for Hendry County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is RO. Box 1760, LaBelle, Fl
33975. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against the decedent's estate
on whom a copy of this nobce is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is December 10, 2009.
Alma Baez
Personal Representative
Sara L. Yanes
Personal Representative
Ralph Elver
Florida Bar Number 215848
Ralph Elver, PA.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
PO. Drawer 2280
LaBelle, FL 33975
(863) 675-5800
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.
222009CA000233XXXXXX
INTERSAVINGS BANK FSB,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER
PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
MARTHA G. DAVIS, DECEASED,
et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS,
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIM-
ING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST MARTHA G. DAVIS, de-
ceased.
RESIDENCE UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac-
ton to foreclose a mortgage on the
following described property in
Glades County, Florida:
LOTS 17 AND 18 OF BLOCK 4,
LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION, AC-
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,
PAGE 166, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been fled against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on
SMITH, HIATT & DIAZ, A., Plain-
bff's attorneys, whose address is
2691 East Oakland Park Blvd., Suite
303, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306,
within 30 days from first date of pub-
lication, and file original with the
clerk of this Court either before ser-
vice on Plaintiff's attorneys or imme-
diately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the com-
plaint or pebtion.
DATED on November 25, 2009.
Joe Flint
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Jennifer Bevis
As Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons
needing special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact the Clerk of the Court not
later than five business days prior to
the proceeding at the Glades County
Courthouse. Telephone
863-946-0113 or 1-800-955-8770 via
Florida Relay Service.
340427 GCD 12/3,10/09


IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUITIN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000016
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
Plaintiff,
ROBERTO RAMIREZ, JR., et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Fnal Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2009-
CA-000016 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Florida
wherein CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC,
is the Plaintiff and ROBERTO RAMI-
REZ, JR.; GLORIA RAMIREZ are the
Defendants, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at IN
FRONT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE COURT, BEING THE
SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY OF THE
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 16th day of
December, 2009, the following de-
scnbed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOT 16, BLOCK 2033, PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS
RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 3,
PAGE 50, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
A/K/A 2023 MONTANA CIRCLE, LA-
BELLE, FL 339350000
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 sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 20, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F08114624 CHASEDIRECT-SPECRFLMC-
R-ejayska
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2009-CA-000095
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
Plaintiff,
SAMUEL J. WALKER, et al
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2009-
CA-000095 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Flonda
wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,is
the Plaintiff and SAMUEL J. WALKER,
LUAN B. WALKER; are the Defen-
dants, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR
HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 16th day of De-
cember, 2009, the following de-
scnbed pperty as set forth in said
Final Judgment:
LOTS 15 AND 16, IN BLOCK 16
OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, AS RE-
VISED SEPTEMBER 7, 1937,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 2, PAGES 71-78, INCLU-
SIVE, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 512 DEL MONTE AVENUE
E, CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Lls endens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 20, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09005420 NMNC-SPECFHLMC-R-
ejayska
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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PublicNotic


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CRYSTAL 1 LLC holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
208 2007 1-18-44-28-A00-0068-0000 JOHN C. SWEARINGEN
The West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Sec
tion 18, Township 44 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Fonda.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY 2010.
Dated this 4th day of november, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Flonda
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IN THE CIRCUITCOURT OF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 26-2008-CA-000608
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
PORFIRIO MENDOZA, et al
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated October 23, 2009
and entered in Case No. 26-2008-
CA-000608 of the Circuit Court of
the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in
and for HENDRY County, Flonda
wherein Countrywide Home Loans,
Inc., is the Plaintiff and PORFIRIO
MENDOZA; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF PORFIRIO MENDOZA, N/K/A MA-
RIA MENDOZA; are the Defendants,
I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR
HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR-
NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH
SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at
11:00AM, on the 16th day of De-
cember, 2009, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Fnal Judgment:
LOT 13, BLOCK 2311, PORT LA-
BELLE UNIT 9, A SUBDIVI-
SION ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 144, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A 8006 MEMORY CIRCLE,
PORT LABELLE, FL 33935
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the Ls Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Nov. 24, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
Ronda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, orida 33622-5018
F18026773 COUNTRYCAL-SPECFHLMC-
R-ejayska
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, persons needing
special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the Deputy Court
Administrator whose office is lo-
cated at Lee County Justice Cen-
ter Room 3112, 1700 Monroe
Street, Fort Myers, Florida
33901, telephone number
(813) 335-2299; 1-800,-
955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 09CP35
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GERALDINE DOMINGUEZ
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
GERALDINE DOMINGUEZ, deceased,
whose date of death was January
17, 2009, is pending in the Circuit
Court for GLADES County, Flonda,
Pmbate Division, the address of
which is PO. Box 10, Moore Haven,
FL 33471. The names and addresses
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 de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN
SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is 12/10/2009.
Personal Representative:
JAMES L. STALLINS
RO. Box 172
Lake Placid, Florida 33862
Attorney for Personal Representative:
PAMELA T KARLSON
Attorney for James L. Stallins
Flonda Bar No. 0017957
301 Dal Hall Boulevard
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Telephone: (863) 465-5033
Fax: (863) 465-6022
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT OPTIMUM FUND, LLC holder of the fol
lowing certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued there-
on. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and
the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
3130 2002 1-21-43-34-051-000D-0140 GERALD L. NEDD &
SANDRA D. NEDD
The West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Sec-
tion 18, Township 44 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Flonda.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
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ADVERTISE



nd et Results 1


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CRYSTAL I LLC holder of the following
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
731 2007 1-04-43-31-010-0000-0222 WILD ORCHID HOLDINGS
INC c/o CATALINA CABAL/c/o
LESLIE ALAN ROZENCWAIG,
ESQ.
A parcel of land located in Section 9, Township 43 South, Range 31 East,
Hendry County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of said Section 9; thence N 0 01'18" W, along the
West line of Section 4, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, a distance of
566.88 feet to an intersection with the Southerly right-of-way of State Road
80, as existing; thence S 88 19'13" E along said right-of-way a distance of
2340.56 feet; thence S 0 01'18" E a distance of 1980.00 feet to the Point-
of-Beginning; thence continuing S 0 01'18" E a distance of 888.34 feet,
thence S 88 19'13" E a distance of 990.44 feet; thence N 0 01'18 W a dis-
tance of 888.34 feet; thence N 88 19'13" W a distance of 990.44 feet to
said Point-of-Beginning. Known as the North 888.34 feet of the West 12 of
parcel No. 22. Subject to a road easement on the West and North 50.00
feet thereof Together with and subject to a right of way for ingress and
egress over the following described 100 feet roadway, described as: A strip
o land lying in Sections 4,9,10, 15 and 16, all in Township 43 South, Range
31 East, Hendry County, Florida, said strip of land lying within 50 feet each
side of, as measured at right angles to the following specifically described
centerline Commencing at the intersecon of the East Ine of the West 1/8
of said Section 4, with the South right of way line of State Road 80 (a 110
foot right of way); thence run S 88 19'13" E along said right of way line, a
distance of 1650.00 feet for Point of Beginning; thence S 00 01'18" W par-
allel with the said West line of said Section 9, a distance of 1980.00 feet to
Point A" thence, continue S 00 01'18 W parallel with said West line, a dis-
tance of 6600.00 feet; thence N 00 01'18" E, parallel with the West line of
said Secbon 9, a distance of 330.00 feet thence 88 19'13" E parallel parallel
with the West line of said Section 9, a distance of 300.00 feet; thence N 00
01'18"E, parallel with the with the West line of said Section 9, a distance of
5280.00 feet; thence N 43 2349" W, a distance of 1790.00 feet; thence N
88 19'13" W parallel with the South right-of-way line of State Road 80, to
aforementioned Point "A" and the end of said specifically described center-
line.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
340173 CGS 12/10,17,24,31/09


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CRYSTAL I LLC holder of the following
certificate, has filed said cerbficate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
150 2007 1-06-44-28-A00-0060-0000 DEBORAH DANDY MICHAUX
EXECUTRIX OF ARDITH
DANDY ESTATE
The West one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Sec-
tion 6, Township 44 South, Range 28 East, Hendry County, Flonda.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FIRST THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is the
7TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 4th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
340197 CGS 12/10,17,24,31/09



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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission (FWC) reminds hunters
that they may continue to take Burmese py-
thons and all other reptiles of concern with-
in four South Florida wildlife management
areas (WMAs).
An FWC executive order, which went into
effect Aug. 29, gives all properly licensed and
permitted hunters authority to harvest py-
thons and other reptiles of concern (Indian
python, reticulated python, northern and
southern African rock python, amethystine
or scrub python, green anaconda and Nile
monitor lizard) on Everglades and Francis
S. Taylor, Holey Land, Rotenberger and Big
Cypress WMAs during specified hunting sea-
sons.
Besides Big Cypress WMA, small-game
seasons are going on in the other three man-
agement areas, continuing through March
7. On Big Cypress, general gun season is in,
immediately followed by the area's small-
game season, which goes through Feb. 1.


In all four WMAs, only a Florida hunting li-
cense and management area permit are re-
quired to hunt reptiles of concern from now
through the end of the small-game seasons.
"Because hunters continue to play a key
role with wildlife conservation in this state,
and since many of them have great local
knowledge and really know the lay of the
land, it just makes good sense to once again
enlist their services in helping us eradicate
these invasive reptiles," said FWC Commis-
sioner Ronald Bergeron.
With the exception of the small-game
season in the Deep Lake Unit of Big Cypress
(where only bows and muzzleloaders are al-
lowed), hunters may use shotguns, rimfire
rifles and handguns to take pythons. Nets
and snares also may be used, but no matter
the method of take, all reptiles of concern
must be euthanized on site.
Reptiles of concern may not be taken
out of the wildlife management areas alive
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By Bob Wattendorf
Black bass are the most popular recre-
ational fishes in the United States, but do
you know what they are? In the Sunshine
State, black bass include Florida largemouth,
shoal, spotted and Suwannee basses. We
are fortunate to live in a state known as the
Garden of Eden for these fiesty sport fish.
Scientists specializing in fish species will tell
you they aren't real bass at all, but rather
members of the sunfish family that include
crappie and bluegill. But anglers who have
tussled with a Florida largemouth bass will
insist they are the "reel" basses.
In Florida, black bass annually provide
more than 800,000 anglers with nearly 15
million days of healthy outdoor recreation
and generate substantially more than a bil-
lion dollars in economic impact for Florida.
So although the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) has al-
ways zealously managed these fish to en-
sure their survival and sustainable use, it
is now time to pull together all the loosely
connected pieces into one cohesive man-
agement plan.
Darrell Scovell, director of the Division
of Freshwater Fisheries Management, an-
nounced the framework for such a plan at
the first public meeting of the rapidly evolv-
ing Florida Freshwater Fishing Coalition
(FLFFC.org), in October in Orlando. The
FWC's Black Bass Management Plan will


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Booth space is limited.
The event will be held in the main stage
area of the civic park behind the Clewiston
Inn. Admission is free and all ages are wel-
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ultimately provide the blueprint to ensure
Florida's recognition as "The Bass Capital of
the World," according to Scovell. The meet-
ing drew representatives from 17 fishery-
dependent type organizations, businesses
and groups who actively participated in the
discussion and commended the FWC for its
outreach effort.
Tom Champeau, an FWC fisheries expert
and director of the South Region, introduced
the concept at the meeting. He emphasized
that the prominence of our bass fisheries
cannot be taken for granted. Participation
in freshwater fishing has been affected by
societal changes related to urbanization and
changing demographics. Freshwater fishing
license sales have shown an overall decline
since the 1980s, although sales have stabi-
lized over the past 10 years. Development
of land and water resources to support our
current and projected population growth
threatens lake, river and associated wetland
habitats. The uncertain impacts of climate
change on freshwater habitats and bass fish-
ing require investigation and adaptive man-
agement.
To protect our valuable bass fisheries,
the FWC plans to engage more stakehold-
ers through a year-long process to develop a
long-term (2010-2030) management plan for
Florida bass species. This plan will provide
strategies and programs to manage for high
quality fisheries and increase opportunities
for anglers to pursue trophy Florida bass.


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get recognition on the sign and at the event.

DUI checkpoint
A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled in
Hendry County for the weekend of Decem-
ber 12, 2009. This operation will take place
in an undisclosed location in Hendry Coun-
ty.Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden
stated, "In our continued effort to protect
the citizens and visitors in Hendry County


hours by calling, toll-free, 866-392-4286, or
going to MyFWC.com and selecting "Bur-
mese pythons" in the "Quick Clicks" menu.
However, any reptile of concern taken from
Big Cypress must be checked in at one of
the area's six check stations. Hunters may
do what they wish with the reptile's skin and
meat.
However, according to the National Park
Service, mercury testing on two dozen
captured Burmese pythons in Everglades
National Park revealed extraordinarily high
levels of mercury in the meat well above
levels considered safe to eat in freshwater
fish and alligators. Officials estimate there
are thousands of Burmese pythons in the
wild in South Florida.
The FWC's goal is to contain the spread
of these pythons in the wild and prevent
establishment of other reptiles of concern.
Data collected by hunters on these state-
managed lands will assist in preventing their
northern movement.


management plan
"The FLFFC is ecstatic about being in-
volved at the grass roots level in discussing
Florida's black bass management," said
Todd Kersey, CEO of the FLFFC. "The enthu-
siasm of the participants shows how impor-
tant this is and the desire to see all aspects of
management from aquatic vegetation con-
trol, to habitat enhancement and stocking,
to regulation management and enforcement
included in the plan."
That is just what the FWC biologists
wanted to hear, not only from the FLFFC, but
from all of the nearly 1 million anglers who
enjoy fishing in Florida for black bass. The
plan will include all those aspects and more,
but the final product depends on good, solid
science, knowledge of local fisheries in-
cluding the constraints and opportunities
and what you, the public, want your fisher-
ies resources to be. From creating relaxing,
low-pressure aesthetic fisheries where natu-
ral scenery is the major draw, to fast-action
schooling bass in the small to average size
range, to limited-entry trophy bass fisheries,
FWC biologists are willing to work with lo-
cal communities to design a management
plan that, with adequate funding and public
support, can provide the sustainable fishing
opportunities you want.
To see a draft of the plan and the Power-
Point presentation given at the FLFFC meet-
ing, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and select
Black Bass Management Plan proposal.


we are committed to getting impaired driv-
ers off our roadways. Additionally, we are in
support of education efforts such as the na-
tional 'Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under
Arrest' campaign".
This checkpoint emphasis is placed on
the following: 1. Remove impaired drivers
from the roadway. 2. Heighten awareness. 3.
Educate the public on the dangers of drunk
driving. Various community partnerships, in-
cluding planned DUI sobriety checkpoints,
are established with the goal of education
and information for the public on traffic
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Sheriff's Office encourages "Project Blue Light"


Program recognizes
fallen officers

Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden
and the national organization of Concerns
for Police Survivors respectfully requests that
the citizens of Hendry County show support
for law enforcement officers and families of
officers who have died in the line of duty by
participating in the nationwide Project Blue
Light this holiday season.
In 1988 Mrs. Dolly Craig of Philadelphia,
PA, wrote Concerns of Police Survivors tell-
ing them she was planning on displaying
a single blue light to honor her son-in-law
who died in the line of duty in 1986.
Project Blue Light honors and remem-
bers those law enforcement officers who
have given their lives while serving the law
enforcement profession and thanking those
officers who continue to work America's in-
creasingly dangerous streets each and every


day of the year.
Project Blue Light was de-
veloped by Concerns of Police
Survivors, Inc., a non-profit or-
ganization which represents
more than 15,000 families of
officers who have died in the
line of duty.
Hendry County Sheriff
Steve Whidden stated "we
are asking residents and busi-
nesses to include blue lights
in their holiday decorations,
or place a single blue light in a
window as a way of honoring
our fallen and active officers.
"We are all reminded of


the recent killing of four Lake-
wood Police Officers as they
prepared for their shift. I hope that you will
take time during this Christmas season to re-
member those that have made the ultimate
sacrifice and the families and friends they


Sheriff Earl. S. Dyess. Deputy Brian Andrew Haas. Sgt. Michael Lee Home.


left behind.
"Please remember those that have died
in the line of duty on our streets, in Hendry
County, and their families."


Sheriff Earl S. Dyess, Sr. -1980
Deputy Brian Andrew Haas -2004
Sgt. Michael Lee Horne 2008


County warrant round up


INI/Jose Zaragoza

Cougar boys football
The boys in the Clewiston Cougars football team wait patiently during a re-
cent county commission meeting during which they were recognized.


Sheriff's Office makes drug
arrests

On Nov. 23, members of the Hendry
County Sheriff's Office Special Operations
Team conducted a county-wide warrant
roundup arresting eight individuals on
drug related warrants.
These warrants stemmed from under-
cover drug buys and previous investiga-
tions.
Two additional arrests were made by
Highlands County and the second in Lee
County.
Those arrested were 30 yr-old Jose
Gonzalez, sale and possession of cocaine,
34 yr-old Jaime Perle, cultivation and traf-


picking in marijuana, 42 yr-old Irenia Sariol,
cultivation and trafficking in Marijuana, 45
yr-old Robert Peterson, sale and posses-
sion of cocaine, 48 yr-old Anthony Lyons,
sale and possession of cocaine, 39-yr old
Roberta Moxley, sale and possession of
cocaine, 30 yr-old Alexander Roman, vio-
lation of probation, possession of cocaine
w/intent to sell, possession of firearm by
convicted felon, and 18 yr-old Brandon Me-
jias, Possession of cocaine and marijuana.
Arrested in Highlands County on HCSO
Warrant, was 46 yr-old Angel Martinez on
charges of cultivation and trafficking in
marijuana, and in Lee County, 68 yr-old
Alfonso Maldonado charged with sale and
possession of cocaine.


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in Hendry County for years to come. As a
member of the state's transportation agen-
cy, Ms. Caudill-Scott reviewed the county's
major roadway improvements as they are
projected from the year 2010, all the way to
2015.
Reading the details of minor work, she
purposely held the biggest news for last:
funding for the U.S. 27/S.R. 80 project has
been identified and the project, previously
scheduled to begin in the last year of that
five-year program, is now scheduled to start
in the first.
The $35 million plan is scheduled to kick


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wound. Medics arrived and transported him
to Hendry Regional Hospital, where he later


start in 2010.
What this means is that the current inter-
section will be gutted to make way for an in-
terchange. The elevated "T" design should,
county staff reports, dramatically improve
the safety at the intersection.
While no concrete design plans exist for
the project -- few people at the county level
were aware of the fact that the project had
been moved up until the surprise announce-
ment this week -- commissioners received
the news with excitement.
"That's just the greatest Christmas pres-
ent anyone could ask for," said Janet Taylor,
Hendry County commissioner. "The com-
mission has worked diligently to see that this
happens."
"This is a good, good thing," added Kar-


died.
Investigators with the Hendry County
Sheriff's Office immediately began search-
ing for witnesses and were able to locate
one individual that saw the entire incident
occur. After speaking with several witnesses,


son Turner, commissioner.
According to Shane Parker, county engi-
neer, the news is very welcomed in Hendry
County.
"This is going to be an awesome im-
provement," said Mr. Parker on Wednesday.
"It will reduce the number of crashes and
fatalities and improve congestion. This is
one of the most dangerous intersections in
district 1 and has been the board's number
one priority for some time."
In considering securing funding for the
project, the department of transportation
may have focused on the fact that, as Mr.
Parker explained, the roadway is used not
only by county residents, but handles traffic
coming in from either of Florida's coasts and
larger areas.


Investigators were able to request an arrest
warrant for Timothy Arthur Rumph on the
charge of second degree murder.
On Dec. 5, 2009, at approximately 4:45
p.m., 20-year-old Timothy Arthur Rumph
turned himself in to Hendry County depu-


DOT and county officials have stated that
more planning must be completed before
construction begins, but all seem to be on
board with moving ahead expeditiously on
the matter.
The engineer said that the project also
represents a large step forward in the coun-
ty's plan to four-lane State Road 80 from
LaBelle all the way to U.S. 27. Four-lane
construction has started from Clark Street in
LaBelle to Birchwood Parkway.
During the meeting, Ms. Caudill-Scott said
that DOT has also identified plans to provide
funding from the intersection to 833.
"When they do that segment, you're go-
ing to be looking at the segment from Birch-
wood Parkway to 833 as the only remaining
piece to four-lane," Mr. Parker said.


ties. He was then placed under arrest and is
currently being held in the Hendry County
Jail on $250,000. Bond. Investigators ac-
knowledge this is an ongoing investigation
and additional arrests may be forthcoming.


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December 10, 2009