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Thursday, January 7, 2010


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Hendry Co. Fair
Saddle up with the Hendry
County Fair is this year's theme, the
2010 Hendry County Fair starts Fri-
day, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb.
13. If you would like to come join
us and display your items in the
Exhibit Hall at the Hendry County
Fair please contact Yvonne Swindle
at 863-983-4453 or Tara Belcher at
863-673-1336. Parade applications
are also available.
City Market
Our third City Market will take
place on Saturday, Jan. 9 beginning
at 8 a.m. in the Civic center park.
Churches, non-profit groups, indi-
viduals and organizations are invit-
ed to participate! You must reserve
your spot by calling the Chamber
officer at 863-983-7979 no later
then Friday before 4 p.m.
See Briefs Page 20

Lake Level

13.52 feet
above sea level
Index
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Public Forum ................................. 3
O bits ......................................... 6
S c h o o ls .................... .................... 10
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Agent: 'We're not out
of the woods yet'
By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
HENDRY COUNTY -- The fore-
casters have been wrong before.
Local farmers are hoping they'll
be wrong once more.
Earlier this week, citrus pro-
ducers scrambled to put plans into
place in case a predicted freeze
threatened to damage their crops.
Even for a Florida winter, this
week's weather has bit hard and
cold, and the possibility of an
extended freeze worried some.
Weather watchers said Tuesday
would be a cold day, especially for
the areas like Western Palm Beach
County and Hendry County, with
the National Weather Center issu-


IN I/Jose Zaragoza
A biting cold snap over South Florida threatened crops, but some made the best of it. On
Tuesday, with temperatures at 48 degrees, Kendrick, Kimberly and Sue Butler fished. "When
it's cold, that's when the Specks bite," said Kendrick.


ing freeze watches for most of the
communities around the lake.
But the forecasts have fallen
short and the cold, if anything, may
have benefited the citrus crop. The
question is whether farmers have


seen the worst of the unseason-
ably cooler temperatures.
As the forecasts enter the week-
end, the weather service reported
the probability that temperatures
would dip once more heading


into Saturday and Sunday. To
most, this simply means they'll be
reaching for their coats and jack-
ets a little longer; to farmers, it is
tantamount to a battle against the
See Freeze Page 20


Pioneer shooting leaves one man dead


On Jan. 4, at
approximately
6:20 p.m., Hendry
County Sheriff's Of-
fice received a call
telling dispatchers
they needed an am- Shel t
bulance, a man had Dunlap.


been shot.
Deputies, along with medi-
cal personnel, arrived at 4850 8th
Street in Pioneer Plantation, a
small quiet rural community lo-
cated in central Hendry County,
finding 30-year-old Shelton Ray
Dunlap Jr. laying on the ground in


the front yard. He was pronounced
dead on scene by emergency per-
sonnel, having suffered a gunshot
wound.
The shooter along with wit-
nesses and family members were
immediately removed by law en-
forcement personnel and trans-


ported to the Sheriff's Office for
questioning.
While investigators have deter-
mined that the shooting was do-
mestic related they are not sure of
the motive at this time. There has
been no arrest made as of yet, and
the incident is under investigation.


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Staying active is one of many ways of preventing disease.


By Pat Dobbins, R.N., M.S./H.S.A.

Another year has come and gone and
many people will have a New Year's resolu-
tion. (Maybe to lose weight, to eat healthier,
to exercise more or to quick smoking)
Resolutions are great but prevention is
the key to being healthy.
We need to focus on preventing diseases
and other health problems instead of trying
to correct them once something happens.
Most people have no problem taking
their cars in for service in order to prevent
mechanical problems.
Try to think of your body and overall
health in the same way.
Proper checkups, eating healthy and
regular exercise are some things we can do
to help prevent our bodies from "breaking
down."
Why is preventive health care so impor-
tant?
About half of all deaths from heart dis-
ease are sudden and unexpected, so there's
little opportunity for treatment.
Prevention is the key.
Thousands of coronary artery bypass
procedures are performed every year.
Surgery is not the cure for all heart attack-
prone people.
Treatments for heart disease aren't cures
either.
Procedures can't slow the buildup of fatty
deposits in arteries which causes most heart
disease.
The buildup of fatty deposits in arteries
often begins in childhood, but it may be de-
cades before clinical disease shows up.
That's why more effort must be focused
on prevention.
Risk factors that we can modify, treat or
control include: tobacco use, high blood
cholesterol, high blood pressure, lack of
physical activity, being obese or overweight,
and diabetes.


The public seems to be adopting more
healthful behaviors and lifestyles. By focus-
ing on prevention, we can have a major im-
pact on people's health.
Be physically active each day Eat a nu-
tritious diet Get Preventive Screenings-
Avoid risky behaviors
Regular physical activity is important for
your overall health and well-being. Include
activities that you enjoy and can easily fit
into your daily routine-such as walking
your dog, working in your garden, or riding
your bike.
Being active for 30-60 minutes on most
days can help you build strength and fitness,
relax and reduce stress, gain more energy,
and improve your sleep.
These benefits all add up to decreasing
your risk of heart disease and other condi-
tions, such as colon cancer, diabetes, osteo-
porosis, and high blood pressure.
It's important to follow the basics: eat a
healthy diet by choosing a variety of fruits
and vegetables.
Avoid fats, added sugars, and salt. Eat
in moderation. Eating right makes you feel
good, and it can reduce your risk for diseases
like heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes,
stroke, and osteoporosis
Do you know your cholesterol numbers
or what your blood pressure is? Do certain
diseases and conditions run in your family?
When faced with choices that may im-
pact your health and the lives of those you
love, it's important to remember that there
are options and resources to help you make
healthy decisions.
You are lucky; you have choices. You can
learn how to avoid risky situations, break
unhealthy habits, and protect yourself and
the lives of those you love.
You can also learn to prepare yourself
against natural disasters and catastrophic
events.
Prevention is the key ... educate yourself
and take care of yourself!


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Project H.O.PE.
Sometimes when a disaster is over and
you are just beginning to get back on your
feet, you discover you still do not have the
ability to repair or rebuild your home with-
out some help.
After Tropical Storm Fay, you may have
been able to repair or rebuild but things are
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If you would like to talk with one of the
team members, please contact Diego at 239-
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love to hear how you are doing!

A.A. and N.A. Meetings
A.A. and N.A. meetings are being held
regularly on Mondays and Thursdays begin-
ning at 7 p.m. These meetings will be held
at the Clewiston Gospel Ministries on 6800
Flaghole Rd.
For further information please contact
Gene at 863-983-4437.

Volunteer opportunities
Hope Hospice and Community Services
seeks opportunities to speak to civic groups,
clubs and churches about services provided
and volunteer opportunities.
Speaker topics include:
*Volunteering for Good Health
*25 ways to Support Someone Facing a
Serious Illness
*Advance Directives
Hospice 101 and Volunteering


Volunteer opportunities include:
Providing companionship to patients
Driving patients to the doctor, store and
taking them on errands
*Spanish speaking volunteers to talk to
people in the language they are most com-
fortable with
*Volunteers to sit with children so family
can visit
For more information, call Jean Best at
863-983-7771.

Stop the violence
services available
The Hendry and Glades Domestic and
Sexual Violence Council's mission is to in-
crease community awareness about domes-
tic and sexual violence and victim safety by
providing services, referrals and education
relating to the affects of domestic/sexual vio-
lence in our community.
The meetings rotate between LaBelle,
Clewiston and Moore Haven. To get involved
in the council or for information about
meeting dates and times, please call Abuse
Council and Treatment, Inc.'s Rural Exten-
sion (REACT): 863-674-1811, 8:30 a.m. until
5 p.m. to speak with an advocate.


General News and Information


Quit smoking now
A free six session community health
promotion program is now available. Quit
smoking and quit spit/chew tobacco today!
Free nicotine replacement therapy, gum,
patches and lozenges for those that are eli-
gible! Various locations are available in your
county. For dates, information, and to regis-
ter contact please call 877-819-2357. Spon-
sored by Everglades Area Health Education
Center

Sponsor a pet
People who love pets but cannot adopt
one for one reason or another now have an-
other way to help. Caloosa Humane Society
has just added a feature to its pet list on Pet-
finder.com called Sponsor a Pet.
With a simple click of a button, a visitor
can make a donation to a pet's care. To see
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The Hendry and Glades Domestic and
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The meetings rotate between LaBelle,
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5 p.m. to speak with an advocate.

Addiction recovery help
Narconon reminds parents that during
the summer months, children are more apt
to let boredom set in and drugs and alcohol
can work into their lives. To help your child
this summer, learn to recognize the signs of
drug and alcohol addiction and get the help
they need. If you or someone you know is
struggling with an addiction, call Narconon.
Narconon offers free addiction counseling,
assessments, and referrals to rehabilitation
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Local Weather

Weather Forecast for Hendry County
from the National Weather Service.
Clewiston and surrounding
areas:
Thursday: Sunny, with a
high near 65. Wind chill val-
ues as low as 32 early. North


wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly
cloudy, with a low around 41.
South wind between 3 and 6
mph.

Extended Forecast:
Friday: A 30 percent
chance of rain, mainly after
1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a
high near 61. South wind 7 to
13 mph becoming northwest.
Friday Night: A 30 per-
cent chance of rain. Mostly
cloudy, with a low around 37.
North wind between 6 and 8
mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent
chance of rain. Mostly cloudy,
with a high near 57. North
wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 10
percent chance of rain. Partly
cloudy, with a low around 33.
North wind between 3 and 8
mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny,
with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: Mostly
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Monday: Sunny, with a
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Monday Night: Mostly
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Tuesday: Mostly sunny,
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Walk in the Past: The Rules of War


By Butch Wilson
Clewiston Museum
The Battle of Hatcheelustee (Jan. 8, 1837)
could have been the last battle fought in the
Second Seminole Indian War because it re-
inforced the futility of waging war against
the United States to many of the war weary
Seminoles,. The ripple effect of the resulting
battle came when several Seminole leaders
approached the soldiers under a truce, to re-
quest a meeting with General Jeup.
After the meeting, General Jesup declared
an armistice until February 18, 1837, when
the Seminoles would return and resume
peace negotiations. The negotiations were
late in coming and started at a later date.
On March 6, 1837, an agreement was finally
reached, and the document called "Capitu-
altion of the Seminole Nation of Indians and
their allies by Jumper, Holatoochee, and Ya-
holoochee, representing the principle chief
of Micanopy" was signed.
The principle provisions of the Capitula-
tion document called for the relocation of
all Florida Seminoles to the Indian lands
west of the Mississippi. To comply, the com-
bative Seminole leaders and their follow-
ers must relocate south of the Hillsbourgh
River, where military arrangements would
be made for their deployment west. It also
granted all Blacks living in Florida freedom,
if they accompanied the Seminoles west.
General Jesup's idea behind setting the
Blacks free in Florida was to appease the
Seminoles, who had integrated many Blacks
into their culture. Jesup hoped that allowing
the Blacks to go west with the Seminoles
would be an enticement for the Seminoles
to end the war. Unfortunately, none of these
ideas ever materialized.
General Jesup had always called the
Seminole War, a Negro War due to all the
imaginations an armed, free roaming Flori-
da Black conjured up in the minds of South-
ern whites. Jesup hoped that freeing all the
Blacks in Florida and shipping them west
would rule out the unresolved treaty com-
plexities associated with: runaway slaves,
Blacks living as free citizens under previous
Spanish rule, Black Seminoles and mixed
marriages.
The Capitulation document's call for the
freedom of Florida Negroes quickly became
"the straw that broke the camel's back' as
Southern Slave holders protested fervently
to state and federal officials that Jesup was
freeing blacks at their expense. Even the
loathsome slave hunters were quick to pro-
test what they saw as an unfair ending to the
slave business in Florida.
The Capitulation documents proclaimed
an "Emancipation Proclamation" for all Flor-
ida Blacks. This radical thinking threw Gen-
eral Jesup into an unpopular political arena,
where he was criticized as a traitor by parties
sympathetic to Slavery. General Jesup was
forced to cede to their political pressures and
modify the Capitulation documents, so that
only a segment of the blacks living in Florida
would gain freedom, should the Seminoles
agree to end the war and migrate west.
Peace appeared to be looming on the
Florida horizon after approximately 700
Seminoles and their leaders, over a period
of two months, had gathered outside Tam-


pa Bay for the long, boat trip to the west.
However, on June 2, 1837, Seminole lead-
ers, Osceola and Sam Jones, with the help of
several hundred warriors, kindly persuaded
the soon-to-be migrating Seminoles that it
wasn't a good idea. So, in one night General
Jesup's 700 Seminoles vanished like phan-
toms of the night.
The General was said to have experi-
enced a short bout of depression after the
700 Seminoles fled back into the swamps.
He later wrote his superiors, "This campaign
so far as relates to Indian migration has en-
tirely failed." General Jesup may have expe-
rienced another state of melancholy had he
known the Seminole War would linger an-
other five years.
In General Jesups view, the continuation
of the war could only mean eventual exter-
mination for the fighting Seminoles. It dis-
turbed him to the point that he asked to be
relieved of his command. A month later, he
was offered the chance to remove himself
from the Florida Theater, but declined. How-
ever, the damage was done because later in
his command, General Gaines, as well as
General Winfield Scott, tried to outrank him
and take command of the Florida Theater.
A continuation of the war meant a new
strategy, so a now hardened General Jesup
threw wartime military protocol out the
door and replaced it with his own interpreta-
tion. His polices could be likened to those of
the later Civil War Hero, General Sherman,
who made his infamous trip of destruction
from Atlanta, Georgia to Savannah, Georgia,
at the expense of the southern people Gen-
eral Jesup and the later General Sherman
thought alike because they both saw war as
Hell and used unorthodox methods to bring
war to an end.
General Jesup divided Central and South
Florida into different sectors and started
operating his mobile units inside these sec-
tors. One mobile group was assigned the St.
Johns River area. A second group operated
along the Indian River. A third group operat-
ed on the Kissimmee River and southward,
while a fourth group was assigned the Ca-
loosahatchee River.
An Army group under General Hernan-
dez surprised a camp of Seminoles outside
St. Augustine. Nearly all the Seminoles were
captured, including King Philip, the most im-
portant Indian captured, since the war had
begun. One captive guided the Army group
to another Seminole camp and the success
was repeated again. Seminole leaders, Yuchi
Billy and his brother, Jack, were captured on
this raid.
During the same month King Philip's son,
Coacoochee and Blue Snake, came in under
a white flag to negotiate with General Jesup.
General Jesup took them captive under the
flag of truce. Several months later General
Jesup ordered General Hernandez to follow
suite, when the famous Seminole leader
Oseola and Coa Hadjo asked for a meeting
under a flag of truce.
General Jesup soon became unpopu-
lar with different folks for taking the Indian
leaders under a flag of truce. Today, he is
still criticized for the "underhanded way"
he captured the Seminole leaders. General
Jesup understood the proper rules of en-
gagement he was to honor and play by in


wartime, but he soon learned they profited
him nothing, so he adapted.
Today, Osceola is remembered as a great
Seminole leader, who fought to keep the
Seminole Nation's homeland in Florida. Re-
gardless of how patriotic his actions were,
he did plan and participate in the deaths
of Indian Agent Thompson and five other
persons, including one, who was a boy, to
promote his objectives. He offered no flag
of truce or parley to those six victims, only
death in a time of peace.
Coacoochee and other Seminoles leaders
coordinated the ambush known as "Dade's
Massacre." Prior to the Second Seminole
War, Major Dade and his men were march-
ing to Fort King to reinforce the garrison
because diplomacy between the Seminoles
and Americans was growing ever dimmer.
Major Dade and his soldiers introduction to
the Second Seminole War was likened to
Pearl Harbor because it came as a surprise
ambush, followed by hot, lead bullets that
killed all but three of the 108 soldiers.
In short, the Seminoles were fighting for
their homeland and way of life, using every
means to achieve that objective. General Je-
sup did like wise, throwing out the text book
on "proper ways to conduct a war" and in
turn, used every devious means he could to
end the war. The Seminoles and General Je-
sup believed in their cause and each fought
accordingly. The rules of war can always be
debated, but are seldom tolerated when one
is engaging the enemy in a life and death
struggle.


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Emma Laura Peeples, 93
VENUS Emma Laura Peeples, passed away
Monday, January 4, 2010, in Fort Myers. She was
93.
She was born October 2, 1916 in Williston,
daughter of the late Evander B. Bethea and the
late Iris (Stevens) Bethea.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Joe Henry Peeples Jr.; son, Joe Henry Peeples
III; and grandson, Justin Peeples.
Survivors include her children, JoAnn Peeples,
John Peeples and Gerald Ezel; brother, Robert
Bethea; sister, Willa Mae "Snook" Kelsoe; grand-
children, Linda Peeples Martin, Kimmy Griffen,
Byron Peeples and Joe Henry Peeples IV; great-
grandchildren, Jenna Stephens, Haley Stephens,
Brody Griffen, Hank Peeples, Justin Peeples and
Taylor Martin; and other grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday,
January 9, 2010, at the Ortona Cemetery Pavil-
ion in Ortona, with Rev. Earl Cline officiating.
Interment will follow in Ortona Cemetery. Visi-
tation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Akin-Da-
vis Funeral Home in LaBelle.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home,
LaBelle.


Ronald E. Knox, 72
CLEWISTON Ronald E. Knox, passed away
Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Clewiston. He was
72.
He was born March 14, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio,
the son of the late
Harlan and Helen
(Reineger) Knox.
Mr. Knox married
Martha Hensley. He
was a Machinist
working for the Boe-
ing Company.
He was preceded
in death by his son,
Harlan Knox. /
Survivors include
his wife, Mar-
tha(Hensley)
Knox; three daughters, Tonda
Moore, Gail (David) Muench, and Sharon (de-
ceased husband, Martin) Etzweiler; two broth-
ers, Ralph Knox and Kenneth Knox; two sisters,
Dolores Bordelon and Sylvia Verdon; nine
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
January 6, 2010, in Akin-Davis Funeral Home,
438 E. Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston, with Elder
Stanley Campbell officiating. Interment was
Wednesday January 6, 2010 in Ridgelawn Ce-
metery, Clewiston. Visitation was from 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday in Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Cle-
wiston.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home,
Clewiston.


Jessie Ruth Witt, 79
CLEWISTON Jessie Ruth Witt, age 79, of
Clewiston, passed away Dec. 29, 2009, in Cle-
wiston.
She was born July 6, 1930, in Arcadia, the
daughter of the late Edward Lano Brannan and
the late Jessie Ruth (Stokes) Brannan. She was
a lifelong resident of Glades and Hendry
Counties. She was a member of the First Metho-
dist Church of Moore Haven.
Survivors include her son, John Davis Witt
(Debbie) of Clewiston; daughter, Tamrya Berry
(Rick) of Mt. Plymouth; brother, Richard Bran-
nan (Jean) of West Palm Beach; her late hus-
band's daughter, Hope Bailey (Don) of
Lakeland; sister-in-law, Helen Brannan of Willis-
ton; grandchildren, John Wesley Jean, Katie
Jean, James Loyd Jean, Davis Earl Witt, Ramsey
John Witt, Hollye Bailey, Donnelly Bailey and
Andrea Payne; and many beloved nieces, neph-
ews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Loyd Davis Witt; and in-
fant daughter, Allyson Ann Witt.
A memorial service was noon, Saturday, Jan.
2, 2010, at Ortona Cemetery Pavilion, Moore
Haven with Frank Moore officiating. Interment
was in Ortona Cemetery, Moore Haven. Crema-
tion took place at Caloosa Crematory in LaBelle.
Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funer-
al Home Clewiston.


Josefina S. Carrasquillo, 68
CLEWISTON Josefina S. Carrasquillo,
passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in
Belle Glade. She was 68.
She was born July 10, 1941 in Karnes City,
Texas, daughter of the late Jose Segura and the
late Trinidad Barrera-Garza. She was a resident
of Clewiston since 1972 and was a member of
St. Margaret's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jesus Carras-
quillo; children, Martin Segura of Edinburg, Tex-
as, Elizabeth Jackson and husband, William of
Clewiston, and Jesus Miguel Carrasquillo of
Edinburg, Texas; sister, Cirilda Ramos of San
Antonio, Texas; and grandchildren, Carlos Her-
nandez, Juan Morales, Brittanie Segura, Leonel
Macias, Martina Segura, Isaac Segura, Adrian
Jackson, Raven Jackson and Khloe Jackson.
A Memorial Mass was held Monday, January
4, 2010, at Saint Margaret's Catholic Church in
Clewiston. Cremation took place at Caloosa
Crematory in LaBelle.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home,
Clewiston.


Robert E Klein, 63
CLEWISTON Robert F. Klein, died Friday,
January 1, 2010, in Hendry Regional Medical
Center, following a long, courageous battle with
Emphysema. He was 63.
He was born March 1, 1946 in Chicago, Ill., to
Josephine and the late William B. Klein.
As a child, Robert moved to the Miami, Holly-
wood area and had a long career at Burdines,
prior to moving to Clewiston, where he worked
at the sugar mill.
In addition to his father, Robert was proceed-
ed in death by his brother, William Jr.
Robert is survived by his wife, Linda; his
daughters, Gina Klein and Ida Diaz; his sons,
Greg and Mark Nutt; his son-in-law, Chris Tra-
lewski; six granddaughters; three grandsons; his
brother, Brad Klein; nephews, Billy and Greg
Klein; and his mother, Josephine of Davie.
Among Roberts many friends too numerous to
mention are, Dawn Silva and Randy Neville.
At Robert's request, a private service will be
held for the immediate family only.
The family would like to thank the wonderful
staff at Hendry Regional Medical Center for the
excellent care and comfort they gave Robert in
his final days.



Evelyn Lee, 83
CLE WISTON Evelyn Lee, passed away
Monday, January 4, 2010, after an extended ill-
ness. She was 83.
Evelyn was born August 27, 1926 in Moore
Haven, the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Ib-
bie Burkett Lee. She graduated from Belle Glade
High School. She worked as a secretary for
many years for U.S. Sugar Corporation.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;
and brothers, Major, Scott and R.J. Lee.
Evelyn is survived by her loving sister-in-law,
Monevah Lee of Clewiston; nieces, Nancy Davis
of Clewiston, Patricia Sisk of Bradenton, and
Jane Stout of California; and many wonderful
caretakers, whom helped care for her during
her extended illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, Thurs-
day January 7, 2010 in the First United Methodist
Church of Clewiston, where Chaplains Don
Goodwin and Bob Moore will preside. Visitation
was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 6,
2010 in Akin-Davis Funeral Home. Burial will
take place in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston.
Arrangements were entrusted to Akin-Davis
Funeral Home, Clewiston Chapel.


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Religion briefs


Moore Haven

Palmdale Cowboy Church
Food and fellowship will be available on
Thursday, Jan. 8 beginning at 6 p.m. at the
Cowboy Church in Palmdale.
Gospel music will follow at 7 p.m. and
the word will be brought to you this month
by Bonnie Blas of Palmdale. Bonnie is just
starting out in her ministry and the Cowboy
Church would like to give her a chance to
have this dream, so come and join us.
We are sure you will enjoy what we are
doing.
The Cowboy Church is located on the
corner of 5th and Main Street at the Palm-
dale Community building.
For more information please call 863-
612-0640.

Thrift shop open at Church of God
The Church of God of Prophecy, in Moore
Haven, will have a thrift shop open on Sat-
urdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all things are
given for a donation, this is to help for ex-


penses 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

Welcome back, Snowbirds!
First Christian Church, 201 N. Francisco
St., will be having their Annual Fish Fry to
welcome back our friends from the North
on Saturday, Jan. 9, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be four serving sessions begin-
ning at 4 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:15
p.m.
The Fish Fry is Free but you must get a
Ticket so that everyone doesn't come to the
same serving session.
The Menu includes Lake Okeechobee
Fish, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Hush Pup-
pies, Fried Potato Chips, Dessert and Drinks.
To get a ticket you may call 863:983-1804.


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Last year the church served over 400 in this
event.
Jean Rush is in charge of organizing the
serving line in the Kitchen and Stan Giddens
is in charge of the Frying Crew.
Remember the Fish Fry is Free, but for
those who wish to donate to the church's
Building Fund there will be a Donation Box
available, but a donation is not necessary to
enjoy the Fish Fry.
Jackie Miller, Minister, extends a cordial
invitation for all to participate in this event.

Annual Congregational meeting at
First Christian
First Christian Church, 201 N. Francisco
St., will be holding its Annual Congrega-
tional Meeting on Wednesday, January 13th,
7:00 p.m.
Annual Reports will be given.
There will be a vote on existing and in-
coming Officers. Goals for the New Year will
be given.
All members are urged to attend. Jackie
Miller and Artie Carnes are Ministers at First
Christian.




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winter cold spells.
Winter weather can be deadly for pets
even in typically warmer climates such as
Florida where pets are not accustomed to
colder temperatures.
Follow these simple tips to assure your
pet stays safe and warm during the winter
season:

If the temperature falls below 40 de-
grees, all pets need to be brought indoors
or provided adequate heating to keep them
warm (i.e. extra blankets, coats, heaters).

During the winter, outdoor cats will
search for warmer hiding places, such as
under the hoods of cars.
Honk your horn or tap the hood of your
car before starting the engine so they can
escape.

Puppies and many small breed dogs
do not tolerate the cold very well.
If your dog is sensitive to the cold be-
cause of age, illness or breed type, be sure
not to leave them outdoors for long peri-


ods of time.

Never shave your dog down to the
skin in winter.
A longer coat will provide more warmth.
Consider getting a coat or sweater for short-
haired breeds.

Make sure your companion animal
has a warm place to sleep that is away
from all drafts.
A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm
blanket or pillow is perfect.

Provide your pet with plenty of food
and water.
Be sure it does not freeze over if left out-
side.
If you do not have a pet to keep warm
during the winter season, consider saving a
life and adopting a shelter pet.
Animal Care and Control is located at
7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach,
just west of the Florida Turnpike overpass.
For additional information, please con-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hendry County Board of
County Commissioners on January 12, 2010, 5:05 p.m., City of Clewiston, Commission
Chambers, 115 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston, Florida.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending the
Environmental Services Element, Capital Improvements Element, Conservation Element,
and Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the Hendry County Comprehensive Plan,
more specifically changes to the goals, objectives, and policies for the adoption of a 10 Year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and identification of specific water supply projects that
meet projected future demands. The 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan will become
a sub-element of the Environmental Services Element. The Ordinance title is as follows:
ORDINANCE 2010-
AN ORDINANCE OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY COM-
PREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE 99-13, AS AMENDED, BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ELEMENT, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, THE
CONSERVATION ELEMENT, AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
BY CHANGING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10 YEAR
WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN; AND MAKING THE PLAN A SUB-ELEMENT OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard. Oral and written comments will be
accepted. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for inspection at the Hendry
County Planning and Zoning Department, 165 S. Lee St., LaBelle, FL between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners' office, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter con-
sidered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and, for
such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
Any questions pertaining to these documents should be directed to the Planning and Zoning
Department, either by phone (863-675-5240), email (vcautero@hendryfla.net), U. S. mail
(P. 0. Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975) or by fax (863- 675-5317).
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Arrest Report


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.


Noel Ruiz, 46


I Clewiston
*VOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Dec. 28


Henry Flournah Jr., 20
-*Clewiston
*Possession of liquor by a
person under 21 years of age
Possession of cocaine
*Destroying/tampering with or
fabricating physical evidence
Arrested Jan. 1
Arrested by D. Bolt


Anthony Lyons Sr., 48
Clewiston
*Warrant with selling cocaine
within 1,000 feet of a place of
worship or business
Selling cocaine within 1,000
feet of a school or child care
facility schedule II
Arrested Dec. 31
Arrested by T. Shaw


Theresa L. Rangel, 32

Clewiston
Fraud illegal use of credit
cards to obtain goods under $300
*Fraud impersonating/use/
possession of ID of someone else
without their consent
Arrested Dec. 29
Arrested by J. Taylor


Larry Maclennan, 44

* Clewiston
*Nonmoving traffic violation
habitual offender driving with a
suspended license
Arrested Dec. 28
Arrested by J. Taylor


Daniel Morales, 20


I Clewiston
*DUI
Arrested Jan. 2
Arrested by FHP Trooper Burtcher


Smiley Hendry Jr., 44
Clewiston
*Resisting an officer refuse to
accept or sign a citation or post
bond
*Nonmoving traffic violation
driving with a suspended license
habitual offender
Arrested Dec. 30
Arrested by T. Mims


Jessica Huntley, 21


S*Clewiston
SVOP: felony or community
control
Arrested Dec. 30
Arrested by Sgt. J. Olvera


Eduardo Miranda, 28

Clewiston
Battery touch/strike
*Battery felony resulting from
bodily harm/disability
Arrested Jan. 1
Arrested by CPD Officer Holley



German Ambrosio, 22
Clewiston
Possession of cocaine
Fraud impersonation or giving
a false ID to law enforcement
officer
*Warrants as a fugitive from
justice in state
Arrested Jan. 1
Arrested by CPD Officer Compton


Allyssa Bowers, 18


I *Clewiston
*DUI first offense
Arrested Dec. 28
Arrested by SPD M. Short


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disaster assistance program


Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today
announced that USDA has implemented the
new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Pay-
ments program (SURE) in accordance with
the 2008 Farm BilL Vilsack also encouraged
producers to visit their USDA Farm Service
Agency (FSA) county office beginning on
January 4,2010, toparticipate in the program
ifthey suffered crop production losses dur-
ing the 2008 crop year. "This program is an
important component ofthe farm safety net
and will provide financial assistance to pro-
ducers who have suffered crop losses due to
natural disasters," said Vilsack. "Producers
will receive payments beginning in January,
in time to help them with planning for next
year's crop. It SURE provides crop disaster
assistance payments to eligible producers
on farms that have incurred crop production
or crop quality losses. The program takes
into consideration crop losses on all crops
grown by a producer nationwide. SURE pro-
vides assistance in an amount equal to 60
percent ofthe difference between the SURE
farm guarantee and total farm revenue.
The farm guarantee is based on the
amount ofcrop insurance and Non-insured
Crop DisasterAssistance Program (NAP) cov-
erage on the farm. Total farm revenue takes
into account the actual value ofproduction
on the farm as well as insurance indemnities
and certain farm program payments. To be
eligible for SURE, producers must have suf-


fered at least a 10 percent production loss on
a crop ofeconomic significance. In addition,
producers must meet the risk management
purchase requirement by either obtaining a
policy or plan ofinsurance, under the Fed-
eral Crop Insurance Act or NAP coverage,
for all economically significant crops. For
2008 crops, producers had the opportunity
to obtain a waiver ofthe risk management
purchase requirement through a buy-in pro-
vision. Producers considered socially disad-
vantaged, a beginning farmer or rancher, or
a limited resource farmer may be eligible for
SURE without a policy or plan of insurance
or NAP coverage.
In addition to meeting the risk manage-
ment purchase requirement, a producer
must have a farming interest physically lo-
cated in a county that was declared a prima-
ry disaster county or contiguous county by
the Agriculture Secretary under a Secretarial
Disaster Designation. Regardless ofa Secre-
tarial Disaster Designation, individual pro-
ducers may also be eligible for SURE ifthe
actual production on the farm is less than
50 percent ofthe normal production on the
farm due to a natural disaster. For SURE, a
farm is defined as all crops in which a pro-
ducerhad an interest nationwide.
For more information on the new SURE
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Florida's Lifeline enrollment sees dramatic increase


The number of Floridians who benefit
from the Lifeline Assistance program grew
by 236 percent this year, according to the
Florida Public Service Commission's (PSC)
Annual Lifeline Report.
The Lifeline program makes telephone
service more affordable for low-income
residents.
"I am happy that more Florida residents
are signing up for Lifeline and staying con-
nected to family, as well as to vital commu-
nity services," said Matthew M. Carter II, PSC
Chairman. "Our efforts to make sure that no
one remains phoneless in Florida are reap-
ing results."
As of June 30, 2009, 618,774 eligible resi-
dents participated in the Lifeline program,
an increase of more than 434,800 partici-
pants over the previous year.
In its 2009 report sent to the Governor and
the Legislature, the PSC attributed increased
Lifeline participation to the automatic enroll-
ment process initiated in April 2007 by the
PSC and Florida's Department of Children
and Families and to the significant enroll-
ment of new Lifeline customers by SafeLink,
a prepaid wireless phone provider.
Under the federal Lifeline program, tele-
phone customers who participate in certain
public assistance programs are entitled to
receive a basic telephone service discount of
at least $13.50 per month, a savings of $162
per year.
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According to the Public Service Commission, more and more Florida residents
are taking advantage of the Lifeline Assistance program and its reduced fees
for phone service.


installation charge, up to a maximum of
$30, for qualifying households that do not
currently have telephone service.
Chairman Carter said, "The PSC contin-
ues to work with telephone companies, the
Office of Public Counsel, and many other


groups to promote Link-Up and Lifeline,
and we hope in 2010 people will continue to
help us spread the word about these benefi-
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Eligibility for Link-Up and Lifeline in-
cludes participation in at least one of these


programs: Temporary Cash Assistance,
Food Stamps, Medicaid, Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program, Supplemental
Security Income, Federal Public Housing
Assistance (Section 8), and National School
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A family whose income is at or below 150
percent of the federal poverty level guide-
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For a family of four, this requirement is a
maximum monthly income of $2,756.
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School Happenings


Clewiston High School
"Making Your College Search Count"
Clewiston High School Guidance Depart-
ment would like to announce the upcoming
Making It Count's highly anticipated "Mak-
ing Your College Search Count" presentation
for CHS junior and senior classes on January
21st.
"Making Your College Search Count" pro-
vides students with crucial information on
how to conduct an effective college search
and selection.
The program covers every aspect of the
college search from visiting schools to the
application process and provides students
with a working plan that makes the process
of choosing a college more manageable.
More information is available at http://www.
makingitcount.com.
Jan. 21: Juniors session at 8:35 a.m.
Jan. 21: Seniors session at 9:30 a.m.
This program will take place at the
Clewiston High School Auditorium.
VIPS
Guidance Department presents Valuable
Information for Personal Success (VIPS) on
Tuesday, Jan. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. in the Media Center.
The purpose of this seminar is to help


students succeed academically.
The seminar will offer information on:
Study skills
College entrance requirements
FCAT
Advanced placement
Florida Virtual School
Scholarships
Refreshments will be served!

Eastside Elementary School
Important dates:
Jan. 18: There will be no school due to
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Jan. 20: Students will be dismissed at
12:10 p.m. Lunch will be served before dis-
missal.
Jan. 22: Students will be dismissed at
11:15 a.m. Due to a Teacher Work Day. NO
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

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!


School briefs


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.


4-H Club elects officers
This month at the 4-H "Pocket Ponies" clubs new officers were elected. Ash-
ley Schofield, president; Maya Denson, Vice President; Karlee Lamb and
Chloe Murphy, Secretaries; Rebekah Lopez, Reporter/Historian and Chey-
anna Pelham, Sergeant of Arms. During our December meeting we ate cook-
ies, cupcakes, and drank lemonade and punch. We played games and rode
the ponies around the field. Our club Mascot is "Killer" Mr. and Mrs. Fielder's
Chihuahua. We had a great time that day. From all the club members we hope
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Christmas Recital
The Sugardolls held a special Christmas Recital at John Boy Auditorium in
December. Over 125 attended to watch the girls perform. On behalf of the
Sugardolls and its directors Jackie Tucker and Terry Mazzina we hope that
everyone had a Happy Holiday. The Sugardolls are sponsored by the Clewis-
ton Recreation Department.


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Christmas Parade
Even though the weather was bad, these Sugardolls came and marched in
the Christmas Parade in Arcadia with other members of the 5 Star Youth.
From left to right are Taylor Catlett, Brianna Grattam and Rachael Reese.


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CLEWISTON HOMES
*4/2 Home in Louisiana Ave. Newly Remodeled $89.9K
3BD<2BAMHon MeitSt Scrnned ch& Private Rne. $75,000
*3BD/2 BA on Haiti Ave. with Privacy Fenced Asking $89K
2BD/1BA Della Tobias. Needs much TLC. Asking $15K
*2 Brand New 3/BR/2.5 BA Lennar Town Homes, $179,000
2 Duplexes on Obispo Ave.Each unit has 2BR/1BA. $224.9K
*4BD/2BA CBS Home on Del Monte Ave. $195K
*Country Living Off CR 720. 2BD/2BA 1.25 Acres.
2/1 MH on Gratton Rd. 1.37 Acres Reduced to $59,900
3BD/2BA New CBS Home in Orchard Park. Asking $129K
*2BD/1BA Duplex on Alverdez Ave. $150,000
*2BD/2BA Home on Deane Duff. $75,000
*2BD/1BA Home on Obispo Ave. $110,000
*3BD/2BA Mobile Home on Bowden Rd. $75,000
*2BD/2BA Home on Obispo Ave. $160,000
*2BD/1BA Home with 1/lEfficiency $140,000
2 3BD/21/2BA Sweet Lake Villas Townhomes. $90,000
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
LABELLE/PORT LABELLE
*3BD/2BA 2006 CBS Home in Port Labelle $99,000
ACREAGE, LAND & LOTS
:51 Acre Ranch with Home. Hwy 27 Frontage $750,000
Highlands Co. 10, 28, & 80 AC. Parcels, Owner
Financing Available
1.5 Acres on Hookers Paint 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
MONTURA/FLAGHOLE/LADECA
1.25 AC Parcels available in Montura Ranch Estates
*3/2 MH on Riverside St. 1.88 acre. $105K
*4/2 CBS Home w/ Det. Garage on Kilpatrick Loop. $259K
*3BD/2BA Mobile Home. 2.5 Acres with Stable. $180,000
COMMERCIA/INVESTMENT
*Mobile Home Park. Hwy 27 frontage. $435,000
Industrial/Rail Business Park on CR 835. Sale or Lease.
*14,279 Sq. Ft. Building on Hwy 27. $649K
Former Antique Shop Building in Moore Haven. Asking $50K
*7,500 Sq. Ft Blndg in Downtown Moore Haven $100,000


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2/2 E Ventur Ave $85K
Bass Capital Unit402 $130K
3/2 Ridgeview $285K
2/1 Wiasadena $115K
2/2 Condo Bass 'n Sun
furnished $1 12K
4/1.5 E. Avedez$109K

New 3/2 Orchard Park
$134,000
3/2 with large shed and
fenced yard E
Concordia $169.9K
Bass Capitol 2/2 Unit
503 $119 500


4/2/2 w/ pool Flaghole MOBILE HOMES ZambraMonura $39.9K
Rd 5.7 acres $399K 2/2SWMH NNogal$17.5K VACANT LAND
Moorehaven new 3 3/2 DVMH w/o/g pod 27.5acesPioneer$245K
models to choose from. Evercane Rd Reduced $165K 10 Montura los $9.9Keach
$133,344 to $149,458 3/2 DWMH on lake 2.5acresMonura $25K
2/1 E Alverdez w/ Irg Allen Rd $120,000 Moore Haven 5 ks $75K
metal building $95K 3/2 SWMH Hooker's Moore Haven 2los $39.9K
4-unit rental complex E Point Rd $44,900 Residential lot Hooker's
Ventura, fully rented. 3/2 DWMH Montura Poinarea $15,900
Reduced to $190K 2.5 acres $74900 SHORT SALE
4 3/2 DWMH has CBS 328 W Venura Ave- 3/1 SFR
4/i&6" i fl, re" 3/2 DWMH has CBS512 E Osceola Ave -
Popash Circle zr5K outbuilding Magnolia 4/2 SFR
RENTALS Lane $79.9K 1 005 Caribbean
Bass Capital 2/2 $900 4/2 DWMH with shed 4/2/2 SFR
2/1 W Circle $750 p.m (a/c) and kennels 2.5 316 WArcade -3/2 $149K
701 Siboney Montura acres $169 900 1439 Hookers Pt Rd 2/2
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CLEWISTON HOMES
*2/1.5 House 421 W. Ventura $89,900
*3/2 Home 432 W. Crescent Dr. $69K
*3/2 Home 316 Avenida Del Rio $94K
* 1.8 acre Indian Hills. VERY NICEI $179.9K
*Reduced! Melissa Rd. on lake $84.9K
*3/2 House 628 E. V entura $84,000
*Short Sale 503 Pasadena $11 OK
*Executive Home Clewiston $300K
*503 Bowden Rd $69,000
*400 Circle Bank Forclosure
CONDOMINIUMS
*Bass n Sun Condo @ $99.9K
*Roland Martin's Marina Condo
*Bass n Sun, view canal $105K
*Bass n Sun Pool 1st floor $99K
*Bass n Sun Remodeled 1st floor $115K
*Sweet Lake Villas (3) available
GLADES COUNTY
*Moore Haven CBS Home $123.9K
*Moore Haven 3/1 MH w/ 3 Lots
*Yacht Club canal lot 2 River $25K
*811 Renn Dr MHYC $99K
Thatcher Blvd 3/2/1 car $123,900K
MONTURA/PIONEER/LEDECA
*2.5 ac. Pioneer $19K
*Flaghole MH '02 w/ shed & pond $99K
*Custom Cedar Home on 5+ Ac $240K
- 10 Acres, fenced, Free MH $90K
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL LOTS
*Vacant lots in Clewiston, $15K
Clewiston Animal Clinic Lease/Own
-Margaret St. Duplex $105K
RENT/LEASE
*Pioneer 10 acres 3/2 $800 Non-Smokers
*2/2 208 W. Crescent $1100 mn.
-Sweet Lake Villa 2/2/1 $1,000
*SCM 2/2/1 825 E. Concordia $900
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Seeking highly motivated
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ship in Belle Glade, Flori-
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required. Resumes will be
evaluated on a qualitative
basis and interviews will
be scheduled with our or-
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Attn: Comptroller
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gasoline engine repair. Responsibilities in-
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power units and pumps. The supervision of
various maintenance crews working within
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and an equal opportunity employer. To apply
please complete an application at the Central
County Water Control Districts office, 475 S.
Cabbage Palm Street, Montura Ranch Estates,
Clewiston, Florida.


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General Superintendent
Hendry County is seeking a General Su-
perintendent to assist the Public Works
Director for directing and coordinating ac-
tivities of the Road and Bridge Depart-
ment. The individual must have a high
school diploma or general education de-
gree and eight years of supervisory expe-
rience in the construction, repair, and
maintenance of streets and/or public
works. Must have knowledge of equip-
ment procedures and techniques used in
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range of public works, construction, re-
pair procedures and practices. Knowl-
edge of occupational hazards, safety
precautions, and pesticides in the work
place is also a requirement. Call 863-
675-5222 for a complete position an-
nouncement.
Applications, job description and require-
ments can be obtained from the Person-
nel Department located in the Courthouse
Square, 165 South Lee Street in LaBelle
or at the Hendry County Sub Office in
Clewiston. Salary range will depend on
qualifications.
Veterans' preference as outlined in the
Florida Statutes, Hendry County is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and
Drug/Smoke Free Work Place. Applicants
with disabilities or needing assistance in
the application or hiring process should
contact the Human Resource Depart-
ment.
This position will be open until filled.


OUTREACH WORKER
Wanted P/T Outreach
Worker with flex hrs.
Must be energetic, a
team player, able to work
independently and have
good relationship bldg
skills. Will work with HIV
and high risk pregnant
woman in the Glades.
Min. H/S diploma. Exp.
pref. in Community out-
reach and case mgmt.
Creole speaking a must.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 09-893-CA
SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION,
Plaintiff
v.
SCOTT MACHADO,
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CARMEN CUEVAS n/k/a CAR-
MEN MACHADO AND UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF CARMEN CUEVAS n/k/a
CARMEN MACHADO, and all un-
known parties claiming by, through,
under and against the herein named
Individual Defendant(s), who are not
known to be dead or alive, whether
said unknown parties may claim an
interest as spouses, heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors, credi-
tors, trustees, or other claimants.
Current Residence Unknown, but
whose last known address was:
11736 Eros Rd., Lehigh Acres, FL
33971.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion to foreclose a mortgage on the
following property in HENDRY
County, Flonda, to-wit:
LOT 21, BLOCK 7, PORT LA-
BELLE HOLIDAY PARK UNIT 1,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGE 3, OF THE PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of your
wntten defenses, if any, to it on
Robert M. Coplen, Esquire, Robert
M. Coplen, PA.,, 10225 Ulmerton
Road, Suite 5A, Largo, FL 33771, on
or before February 1, 2010 or within
thirty (30) days after the first publi-
cation of this Notice of Action, and
file the onginal with th e Clerk of this
Court at 25 Hickpochee Ave., La-
Belle, FL 33975, either before ser-
vice on Plaintiff's attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise, a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the com-
plaint petition.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the
Court on this 22nd day of December,
2009.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
Clerk of the Court
By: /S/ HAMMOND
Deputy Clerk
342360 CN 12/31/09 1/7/10


THIS SATURDAY
January 9th, 10:00 3:00

Recently Appraised at $168,000
WILL CONSIDER ALL SERIOUS OFFERS
For sale by owner

Lg. Home, 3BR/2BA, oak hardwood floors,
Florida room (terrazzo), Corner lot (.43 ac.),
W. Avenida del Rio & Guava, Clewiston.
Nice yard with native trees & landscaping.

Extras: 2 full-sized adjoining rooms with
separate entrance (once used
as office & waiting room). Possible home
office business, den or mother-in-law
suite. 828-331-0834 or 386-935-2306.

POSSIBLE LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY

Please, no brokers or real estate agents.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF
THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2009-CA-000894
COLONIAL SAVINGS, EA.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
OSCAR A. LAINEZ A/K/A OSCAR
ARMANDO LAINEZ-ALVAREZ; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF OSCAR A.
LAINEZ A/K/A OSCAR ARMANDO
LAINEZ-ALVAREZ; ANA C. LAI-
NEZ; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
ANA C. LAINEZ; IF LIVING, IN-
CLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS,
IF REMARRIED, AND IF DE-
CEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UN-
KNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-
TORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES,
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S); PORT LA BELLE UNIT
FOUR PROPERTY HOMEOWNER'S
ASSOCIATION, INC.; WHETHER
DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EX-
ISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-
TORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES
OF SAID DEFENDANTS) AND ALL
OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST
DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to a Final 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, on-
da, descnbed as:
LOT 13, BLOCK 2151, PORT
LABELLE UNIT 4, ACCORD-
ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 86, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HEND-
RY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A
4038 E. Sunflower Circle
Labelle, FL 33935
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 Jan.
13, 2010.
DATED THIS 18th day of Dec.
2009.
Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if
any, other than the property own-
er as of the date of the lis pen-
dens, must file a claim within 60
days after the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of
this court on the 18th day of Dec.
2009.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
SHARON ROBERTSON
By /S/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
Law Offices of
Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Dnve
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Attorneys for Plaintiff
In accordance with the Amencans
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 pnor to the pro-
ceeding. If heanng impaired,
please call (800) 955-8771 (TDD)
or (800) 955-8770 (voice), via
Flonda Relay Service.
324699 CN 6/25;7/2/09






PORT LABELLE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A vacancy has occurred on the
Board of Supervisors of the Port
LaBelle Community Development
District. The remaining Board is
authorized to appoint a successor
to the Board to fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the term.
Applicants are sought for the po-
sition and must be a resident of
the District. Applications should
be submitted no later than 2:00
P.M., 1/20/2010. Interested per-
sons should submit a letter of in-
terest stating their background
and experience.
Submit to:
Board of Supervisors
Port LaBelle Community
Development District
P.O. Box 1605
LaBelle, FL 33975


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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-000470
BENEFICIAL FLORIDA INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
RALPH LIVINGSTON, et al,
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu-
ant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage
Foreclosure dated November 13,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2009-CA-000470 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial
Circuit in and for HENDRY County
Flonda wherein BENEFICIAL FLORI-
DA INC., is the Plaintiff and RALPH
LIVINGSTON; ANY AND ALL UN-
KNOWN 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; BEN-
FIFICAL FLORIDA, 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
HENDRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING CORNER OF HIGHWAY 80
AND 29TH SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORI-
DA at 11:00AM, on the 13th day of
Jan., 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Rnal
Judgment:
THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH-
EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST
1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC-
TION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 SOUTH,
RANGE 32 EAST, HENDRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALSO
KNOWN AS LOT 3719, MONTURA
RANCH ESTATES. TOGETHER
WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE
HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A
FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE
THERETO, MOBILE HOME ID NO.
GDLCFL43804577
A/K/A 720 N KENNEL STREET
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Any person claiming an interest in
the surplus fmm 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 Dec. 21st, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/S. MILLER
Deputy Clerk
Flonda Default Law Group, RL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Flonda 33622-5018
F09045077
*See Americans with Disabilities
Act In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accom-
modation to participate in this
proceeding should contact 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,- 955-877/ (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceeding.
342243 CN/CB 12/31/09; 1/7/10




NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC
SAFETY COORDINATING
COUNCIL
Notce is hereby given that the
Hendry County Public Safety Co-
ordinabng Council will hold a
meebng on Fnday, January 8,
2010, at 10:00 A.M., in the Hend-
ry County Staff Conference Room,
1st Floor, 165 S. Lee Street,
Room A-118, LaBelle, Florida.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting site is accessible by
the disabled.
If a person decides to appeal
any decision made with respect to
any matter considered at this
meebng, he/she will need a
record of the proceedings, and
that, for such purpose, he/she
may need to ensure that a verba-
bm record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.


Board of County Commissioners
of Hendry County, Flonda
342882 CB/CN 1/7/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 22-2008-CA-00266
WACHOVIA BANK, NA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
NUBIA COSTA JIMENEZ; JOSE A.
JIMENEZ; UNKNOWN TENANTSS;
IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY.
Defendants
NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Rnal Judgment of Fore-
closure dated the 22nd day of
December, 2009, entered in Case
No. 22-2008-CA-00266, of the Circuit
Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in
and for Glades County, Honda,
wherein WACHOVIA BANK, NA is the
Plaintiff and NUBIA COSTA JIMENEZ;
JOSE A. JIMENEZ; UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT(S); 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,
Honda, at 11:00 a.m. on the 28th
day of January, 2010, the following
descnbed property as set forth in
said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK C OF
INDIAN HILLS NO. 2 SUBDIVI-
SION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3 PAGES 53 AND 54, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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 Amencans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA,
Disables persons who, because of
their Disabilities, need special ac-
commedations to participate in this
proceeding should contact the Senior
Deputy clerk Administration whose
post office is located at the Lee
County Justice 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 R. Relay Service,
no later than 5 days prior to the
Court Date.
Dated this 23rd day of December,
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, Honda 33309
Phone: 954-453-0365
Fax: 954-771-6052
Toll Free: 800-441-2438
342466 GCD 12/31/09 1/7/10






NOTICE
AUCTION on Friday,
January 8, 2010
at 9:00 a.m. at
1225 NW Ave. L,
Belle Glade, Florida
Property of Scott Levins:
1 Dresser
Propertyof Olga Guzman:
TV, desk,2 ladders, pressure
washer, misc. items
Property of Shirley Hill:
1 Full mattress, 2 glass top end
tables, 1 black dresser w/2 night
stands, entertainment center,
Cherry wood chinet, 1 sofa chair,
misc. items.
342599 BGS 12/31/09 1/7/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Chapter 298.12, Florida
Statutes, a meeting of landowners
of BARRON WATER CONTROL DIS-
TRICT will be held at 9:30 A.M
January 21, 2010, at the District of-
fice on 3293 Dellwood Terrace,
Port LaBelle, Flonda 33935.
The purpose of the meeting is to
elect one member of the Board of
Supervisors and review annual re-
ports.
Landowners may cast one vote for
each acre or fraction thereof
owned, either in person or by
proxy. Proxy forms are available by
calling 863-675-0346. The Board of
Supervisors will meet immediately
after adjournment of the Landown-
ers' Meeting.
This meeting is open to the public.
Mark D. Colbert, Chairman
342897 CB/CGS 1/7,14/10




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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF 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 BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
Plaintiff,
vs.
LOIREL LOPEZ, et al,
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order Rescheduling
Foreclosure Sale dated December
30, 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
SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FOR-
MERLY KNOWN AS WASHINGTON
MUTUAL BANK, FA, is the Plaintiff
and LOIREL LOPEZ; UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; TEN-
ANT #1 N/K/A MILAGROS MARTI-
NEZ 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 ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA AT 11:00 AM, on
the 20th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-
lowing descnbed property as set
forth in said final Judgment:
THE WEST HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST 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, RANdE 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 Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after
the sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 31, 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
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act** In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities act, persons needing
a 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-
8771 (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770
(v), via Florida Relay Service,
not later than seven (7) days
prior to this proceeding.
342894 CN/CB 1/7,14/10


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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-000936
FIFTH THIRD BANK, A MICHI-
GAN CORPORATION, SUCCES-
SOR IN INTEREST TO R-G
CROWN BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MICHAEL J. LARE
A/K/A MICHAEL LARE, et al
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated December 30,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000936 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for HENDRY County, Flori-
da wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, A
MICHIGAN CORPORATION, SUCCES-
SOR IN INTEREST TO R-G CROWN
BANK, is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL J.
LARE A/K/A MICHAEL LARE; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL J.
LARE A/K/A MICHAEL LARE N/K/A
ANN LARE; STONE AGE PAVERS,
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, BE-
ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY
OF THE HENRY COUNTY ADMINIS-
TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA-
BELLE, FLORIDA AT 11:00 AM, on
the 20th day of Jan., 2010, the fol-
lowing described property as set
forth in said final Judgment:
LOT 26, BLOCK 2032, PORT LA
BELLE UNIT 1, A SUBDIVI-
SION ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 50,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENRY
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A
2032 S MONTANA CIRCLE
LABELLE, 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 Lis Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after the
sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 30, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, PL.
RO. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F08074203
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act** In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities act, persons needing
a 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
1-800-955-8771 (TDD), or
1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida
Relay Service, not later than
seven (7) days prior to this pro-
ceeding.
342856 CN/CB 1/7,14/10





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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WINDER VI, LLC holder of the following
:ertificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
iame in which it was assessed are as follows:
:ERT. NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
2608 2007 2-18-43-29-030-0000-2160 ELIZABETH G. MACK &
DANA BROWN
Lots 216 thru 227, Block 10, EVELYN TERRACE, according to the plat there-
of, recorded in Plat book 1, Page 46, Public Records of 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.
Jnless 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
L.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
:he 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
341587 CGS 12/31/09;01/07,14,21/10


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 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,
vs.
JOSE L. CARRERO, etal
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order Rescheduling Fore-
closure Sale dated December 30,
2009 and entered in Case No.
26-2008-CA-000748 of the Circuit
Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for HENDRY County, Flori-
da wherein BANK OF AMERIC N.A.,
is the Plaintiff and JOSE L. CARRE-
RO; 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 11:00 AM on the 20t day of
Jan., 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said final
Judgment:
THE EAST ONE-HALF E 1/2) OF
THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR-
TER (SE 1/4) OF THE SOUTH-
EAST ONE-QUARTER (SE) OF
THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR-
TER (SE 1/4) OF THE NORTH-
WEST ONE-QUARTER (NW
1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWN-
SHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32
EAST, HENRY 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 ESTATES.
A/K/A 393 APPALOOSA AVENUE
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
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 Ls Pendens must file a
claim within sixty (60) days after the
sale.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal
of this Court on Dec. 31, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ D. Hammond
Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
P.O. Box 25018
Tampa, Florida 33622-5018
F08059209
**See Americans with
Disabilities Act** In accordance
with the Americans with
Disabilities act, persons needing
a special accommodation to par-
ticipate in this proceeding
should contact the DeputyCourt
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-
771 (TDD), or 1-800-955-8770
(v), via Florida Relay Service,
not later than seven (7) days
prior to this proceeding.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

EXPANDING THE CITY OF CLEWISTON COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOUNDARIES

Notice is herby given that the City of Clewiston shall hold a public hearing before the
Planning and Zoning Board on January 11, 2010 which shall commence at 5:30 p.m. and a
public hearing before the City Commission on January 25, 2010 which shall commence at
6:00 p.m., both meetings to be held at the City of Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura
Ave., Clewiston, Florida 33440. The purpose of these public hearings is to consider and adopt
a Resolution which makes a finding of the existence of additional blighted areas in the City
of Clewiston which should be included within the Community Redevelopment Area boundaries.


Said Resolution, by title only, shall read as follows:


RESOLUTION NO. 2010-01


A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
MAKING A CONSISTENCY FINDING FOR ADDITIONAL BLIGHTED AREAS IN
THE CITY OF CLEWISTON; AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
EXISTING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of the proposed CRA Map Expansion and the Resolution shall be available
for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Office of
the Director of Building & Zoning, 121 Central Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed
amendments.


Mali Chamness, Mayor
Clewiston, Florida


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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
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
3130 2002 1-21-43-34-051-OOOD-0140 Gerald L. Nedd &
Sandra D. Nedd
Lot 14, Block D, HARLEM ADDITION NO. 9, PHASE TWO, according to the
plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 172, Public Records of Hendry
County, Flonda.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral nights not owned by pnor owner
Subject to existing easements and nght of ways of record.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Flonda.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property
descnbed 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 SECOND THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY,
which is the 14th day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 29th day of DECEMBER, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, FHonda
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, 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
1439 2007 1-22-44-32-010-0081-0130 Joaquin Torroella, her heirs,
devisees or beneficiaries 1/3
interest, Emeteria Torroella
1/3 interest, Eunice Centeno
1/3 interest
Lot 13, in Block 81 of MONTURA RANCH ESTATES, FIRST SUBDIVISION,
according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3 at Pages 37,38, and
39 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Honda.
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 FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.


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Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, 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
1547 2007 1-25-44-32-A00-0115-0000 ALEJANDRINA PADRON &
SHIRLEY GIL
The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Sec
ton 25, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Flonda. Sub-
ject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof AJsc
known as Lot No. 1138 in Montura Ranch Estates.
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 11:0(1
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butlei
Clerk of Circuit Courl
Hendry County, Floricd
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City of Clewiston
PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the City of Clewiston will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on January 11, 2010 at
5:30 p.m. before the Planning & Zoning Board. The City Commission will then hear first reading on January
25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as practical thereafter, in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 115 West
Ventura, Clewiston, Florida. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the adoption of the Ordinance 2010-
02 which involves "Expansion of the CRA Boundaries" as follows (by Title only):

ORDINANCE 2010-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CLEWISTON, FLORIDA EXPANDING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE EXISTING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREAAND AMENDING THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING SEVERABIITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The Planning & Zoning Board and the Clewiston City Commission will hold public hearings to consider Ordinance
2010-02 Expansion of the CRA Boundaries. The hearing for Planning & Zoning is scheduled for Monday,
January 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. The first hearing scheduled for the Regular City Commission meeting is on
January 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. A second public hearing and final reading/consideration of the ordinances shall be
held at the Regular City Commission meeting on February 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Clewiston City Hall, 115 West
Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440.

COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CLEWISTON BUILDING & ZONING
DEPARTMENT, 121 CENTRAL AVENUE, CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, FOR THE INSPECTION OF ANY
INTERESTED PARTIES AND INTERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AT THE MEETING. THE PUBLIC
IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT. IF ANY PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE MEETING OR HEARING,
SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL
IS TO BE BASED.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, ANY PERSON REQUIRING A
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR PHYSICAL
IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (863) 983-1484 AT LEAST THREE CALENDAR
DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING.

ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT, EITHER BY PHONE (863-983-
1500), EMAIL r, . .. II r .. ,- I or debra.towner@clewiston-fl.gov) U.S. MAIL (121 CENTRAL
AVENUE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440) OR BY FAX (863 -983-1430).

Travis Reese
Director of Building & Zoning


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WINDER VI, LLC holder of the following
:ertificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
iame in which it was assessed are as follows:
:ERT. NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
?046 2007 1-31-44-33-AOO-0149-0000 The heirs, devisees or
beneficiaries of estate of
Fernando Fonticella, 1/3
interest and Manho J. Fong,
2/3 interest.
The South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-
quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Sec-
bon 31, Township 44 South, Range 33 East, Hendry County, Flonda, sub-
ect to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof Also
knownn as Lot No. 5774 in MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
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.
Jnless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
cnribed 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 FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
:he 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
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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
702 2007 1-29-45-29-AOO-0001-0100 NORMAN E. TAYLOR
That parcel herein described is situated in the Northeast one-quarter of the
Northeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 29, Town-
ship 45 South, Range 29 East, Hendry County, Flonda, more particularly
descnbed as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 29;
thence S 89 0429" W, along the North line of said Section 29,a distance of
118.32 feet; thence S 00 36'34" E, a distance of 43.93 feet to the South
nght-of-way of S-830 and the Point-of-Beginning; thence S 89 3540" W
along said nght-of-way a distance of 158.93 feet; thence S 44 2457" W a
distance of 70.59 feet to the East right-of-way of SR 29, said right-of-way
being a curve curving to the nght going South; thence Southerly along an
arc, a distance of 67.81 feet, having a chord beanng S 00 39'57 E, a long
chord of 67.81 feet, delta of 00 0646", radius of 34,427.48 feet to the
point-of-curvature of said curve; thence continue along said East right-of-
way S 00 36'34" E a distance of 257.58 feet; thence N 89 04'11" E a dis-
tance of 208.72 feet; thence N 00 36'34" W a distance of 373.51 feet to
the bint-of-Beginning.
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 SECOND THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
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City of Clewiston
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the City of Clewiston will conduct a PUB-
LIC HEARING on January 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. before the Planning &
Zoning Board. The City Commission will then hear first reading on January
25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as practical thereafter, in the City Hall
Commission Chambers, 115 West Ventura, Clewiston, Honda. The purpose
of the hearing is to consider the adoption of the Ordinance 2010-01which
involves "Code Enforcement" as follows (by Title only):
ORDINANCE 2010-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEWISTON, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CHAP-
TER 26 'CODE ENFORCEMENT" OF THE CLEWISTON CITY CODE;
PROVIDING FOR ENACTMENT OF A NEW CHAPTER 26 ENTITLED
'CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD" OF THE CLEWISTON CITY CODE;
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PRO-
VIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS DES-
IGNATED; PROVIDING FOR ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR CONTENTS OF
NOTICE OF VIOLATION, PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF
COPIES OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REFUSAL
TO ACCEPT NOTICE OF VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCT
OF HEARING; PROVIDING FOR POWERS; PROVIDING FOR DU-
RATION OF LIEN; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FINES,
COSTS OF REPAIR, LIENS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVID-
ING FOR NOTICES; PROVIDING FOR LIEN RESEARCH FEE; PRO-
VIDING FOR REQUEST FOR LIEN REDUCTION; PROVIDING FOR
COSTS; PROVIDING FOR DEPOSIT, DISTRIBUTION OF PRO-
CEEDS; PROVIDING FOR PROVISIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE BOARDS ACT SUPPLEMENTAL; PROVIDING FOR SEV-
ERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Planning & Zoning Board and the Clewiston City Commission will hold
public heanngs to consider Ordinance 2010-01 Expansion of the CRA Boun-
daries. The heanng for Planning & Zoning is scheduled for Monday, Janu-
ary 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. The first heanng scheduled for the Regular City
Commission meeting is on January 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. A second public
hearing and final reading/consideration of the ordinances shall be held at
the Regular City Commission meeting on February 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at
Clewiston City Hall, 115 West Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440.
COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CLEWISTON
BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT, 121 CENTRAL AVENUE, CLEWISTON,
FLORIDA, FOR THE INSPECTION OF ANY INTERESTED PARTIES AND IN-
TERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AT THE MEETING. THE PUBLIC IS EN-
COURAGED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT IF ANY PERSON DESIRES TO
APPEAL ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT
THE ABOVE MEETING OR HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO EN-
SURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE,
WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, ANY
PERSON REQUIRING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BE-
CAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT
THE CITY CLERK AT (863) 983-1484 AT LEAST THREE CALENDAR DAYS
PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING.
ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE DI-
RECTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ZONING & CODE ENFORCE-
MENT, EITHER BY PHONE (863-983-1500), EMAIL (travis.reese~clewiston-
fl.gov or debra.towneraclewiston-fl aov) U.S. MAIL (121 CENTRAL AVE-
NUE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440) OR BY FAX (863 -983-1430).
Travis Reese
Director of Building & Zoning
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Florida Department of Transportation Project
Bids will be received by the Distnct One Office until 2:00 RM. on Thursday,
January 21, 2010, for the following Proposals:
E1H68- A Certification of Qualification is not required for extending turn
lane on State Road 35 (US 98) in Polk County. Budget Estimate:
$110,859.00
E1H91- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Mechanical
Sweeping in Desoto & Hardee Counties. Budget Estimate: $16,214.00
E1H92- A Certification of Qualificabon is not required for Tree Tnmming &
Power Sheanng in Highlands & Okeechobee Counties. Budget Estimate:
$250,000.00
E1H93- A Certification of Qualificabon is not required for Long line Stnping
in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Budget Esbmate: $297,000.00
E1H94- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Thermoplastic
Markings & Messages in Manatee & Sarasota Counbes. Budget Estimate:
$297,000.00
E1H95- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Mowing & Litter
Removal in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Budget Estimate: $90,000.00
E1H96- A Certification of Qualification is not required for Guardrail Repair &
Replacement in Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Glades, & Hendry Counties. Budget
Estimate: $216,000.00
Complete letting advertisement information for this project is available on
our website at http//www dot state fl us/contractsadministrationdistnctl/


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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
289 2007 1-31-44-28-AOO-0182-0000 ROBERT G. BANDY
The West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Sec-
tion 31, 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 SECOND THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 14TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
341182 CGS 12/17,24,31/09;01/07/10


NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, 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
1503 2007 1-24-44-32-AOO-0125-0100 MARVA A. WADE
The West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one
quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Sec
bon 24, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Flonda. Sub
ject to an easement for an access road of the South 40 feet thereof Asc
known as Lot 5187, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
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 11:01
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk ofCircuit Couri
Hendry County, Florind
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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 certicate number, year of issuance, descnption 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-AOO-0064-0000 Joe M. Prasatek &
Oneita W 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 Sectior
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 Flonda.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property
described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the
Clerk's Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, al
11:00 A.M., on the SECOND THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY
which is the 14THi day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 29th day of DECEMBER, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Courd
Hendry County, Flonde
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Pahokee General Election will be
held on March 9, 2010 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for
the purpose of electing a mayor and two commissioners, each for a term oi
three (3) years. Candidates must be a qualified elector of the City of Pa
hokee.
The first day for filing as a candidate will be January 26, 2010 beginning ai
noon, and the final day for filing will be February 9, 2010 at noon. Candi
dates must file in person with the City Clerk at City Hall, 171 North Lake
Avenue, Pahokee, FL 33476 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each candi-
date shall be voted upon by the electorate at large.
Registered voters in Precincts 6006 and 6008 are qualified to vote in this
election. To qualify as a registered voter for this General Election, yoL
must register with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections by Feb
ruary 8, 2010.
In the event that no candidate receives a majonty of the votes for a par
bcular office, a Run-Off Election shall be held on March 23, 2010 between
the two candidates who receive the largest number of votes for that seat.
Susan Feltner
City Clerk/Municipal Supervisor of Elections
342724 CB/CGS 1/7,21/10

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WINDER VI, 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
1065 2007 1-13-44-32-AOO-0247-0000 AMELIA BOUZAMAYOR
The South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Sec
bon 13, Township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Florida Sub-
ject to an easement for an access road of the West 30 feet thereof Asc
known as Lot No. 5486 in MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
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 11:01
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, LLC holder of the following NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHESTER 3 RUST REVOCABLE TR
certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to
The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of
name in which it was assessed are as follows: property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
1975 2007 1-07-44-33-030-0004-0070 RICARDO CORRALES & 358 2006 1-07-43-29-040-000-001C Hendry County Bank, now
EVA CORRALES known as Florida Community
Bank/John W. Temple &
Lot 7 in Block 4 of WOODLAND SUBDIVISION, according to the plat there- Margaret Baxter
of, recorded in Pat Book 4, Pages 1 thru 2 of the Public Records of Hendry
County, Flonda. Tract A, CALOOSA HARBOR SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 130, Public Records of Hendry County, Hori-
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner da.
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
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 Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010. Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009. A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
Barbara S. Butler Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida Barbara S. Butler
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NOTICE OF 12I/31/09;01/07R14A21/10 341561 CGS 12/31/09;01/07,14,21/10 Hendry Count, Florida
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED I
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FRANK P & JUNE E HARBEN holder of NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes FR EE IF,
and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, LLC holder of the following Residentia
CERT NAME IN certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Membe
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
176 2007 1-06-44-28-A00-0219-0000 RAY PECK & BESSIE A PECK name in which it was assessed are as follows: Metal Roofs, Re
The East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar- CERT. NAME IN (
ter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest r of Section NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED O3ffice
6, Township 44 South, Range 28 East Hendry County, Ronda. 1441 2007 1-2244-32-010-0083-0080 JAMES W. CROWE &
CATHERINE M. CROWE License
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Lot8 in Block 83, of MONTURA RANCH ESTATES FIRST SUBDIVISION, ac-
cording to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 37, Public Records
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. of Hendry County, Flonda.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010. . ^ "
Dated this TH da of December, 2009. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
Dated ts 9TH day o December, 2009. scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Barbara S. Butler Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 6
Clerk of Circut Court A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
Hendry County, Florida the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010.
341564 CGS 12/31/09;01/07,14,21/10 Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009.
Barbara S. Butler
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Clerk of Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes 341560 CGS 12/31/09;01/07,14,21/10 Hendry County, Florida
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, 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 Pll liL jlLkLi
name in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERT. NAME IN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
1980 2007 1-0744-33-030-0008-0090 HILARIO MEDINA MOJICA Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes
C/O JOSE MEDINA REYES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DENTON II, LLC holder of the following
Lot9 in Block 8 of WOODLAND SUBDIVISION, according to the plat there- certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
of, recorded in Pat Book 4, Pages 1 thru 2 of the Public Records of Hendry The certificate number, year of issuance, description of property and the
County, Flonda. name in which it was assessed are as follows:
Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner CERT NAME IN
Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED
1497 2007 1-2444-32-A00-0119-0000 MICHEAL DUDOVICK &
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. FLORENCE DUDOVICK
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- The North One-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-
scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Sec-
Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 tion 24, township 44 South, Range 32 East, Hendry County, Flonda. Sub-
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is ject to an easement for ingress and egress of the West 30 feet thereof
the 28TH day of JANUARY, 2010. Subject to an easement for drainage canal of the North 30 feet thereof
Dated this 9TH day of December, 2009. ALSO known as Lot No. 5237 Montura Ranch Estates, an unrecorded subdi-
vision.
Barbara S. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner.
Hendry County, Florida Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record.
341577 CGS 12/31/09;01/07,14,21/10
All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de-
197.512 Florida Statutes scribed in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk's
Chapter 197.512FloridaStatutes Office, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00
A.M., on the FOURTH THURSDAY in the month of JANUARY, which is
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WINDER VI, LLC holder of the following theM 28TH day of ANUARYUARY, which is
certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Datd this 9TH day of December, 2009.
The cert kate number, year of issuance, description of property and the Dat this 9TH day of December, 2009.
name in which it was assessed are as follows: Barbara S. Butler
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Hendry County libraries


The Hendry County Library Cooperative
is pleased to announce the beginning of this
year's Big Read.
As in previous years, the 2010 Big Read
will be a major community event, involving
participation by all Hendry County libraries,
as well as schools, community organiza-
tions, local officials, and libraries out of the
County.
The Big Read offers an opportunity to
bring the community together, reading and
talking about a single book, reinvigorating
the idea of community and putting reading
back into the center of American life.
This year's Big Read book is Amy Tan's
The Joy Luck Club. We hope that reading
and discussing the book will allow us to re-
flect on family, on history, on heritage, and
on the immigrant experience so important
to the backgrounds of so many Americans.
This year's Big Read programs include
numerous different themes, take place at
many different agencies, and appeal to many
different audiences. There's something for
everyone.
Currently scheduled programs include:
Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.. Big Read
Kickoff with Florida Humanities Council
Road Scholar Carrie Sue Ayvar, Clewiston
Mayor Mali Chamness, and Hendry County
Commission Chairperson Janet Taylor, at
the Clewiston Public Library.
Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m., Book Talk,
at the meeting of the Barron Library Book
Club, at the Barron Public Library, in La-
Belle
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m., Book Talk, at
the Clewiston Youth Academy.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m., Online
Mah Jong Tournament, at the Barron Public
Library, in LaBelle.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m., Adult Book
Discussion, Willie Frank Library, Big Cypress
Seminole Reservation.
Monday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m., Book Talk,
at the Clewiston Senior Luncheon, at the
Clewiston Youth Center.
Monday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m., Martial arts
demonstration with Kung Fu Patrick, at the
Barron Public Library, in LaBelle.
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m., Kung Fu Panda
Program, Willie Frank Library, Big Cypress
Seminole Reservation.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m., Book Talk,
at the Clewiston Public Library.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m., Book
Talk, at the Labelle Senior Center.
Monday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m., an Origami
Program, at the Barron Public Library, in
LaBelle.
Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m., Keynote
with Carol Lubetkin featuring a showing of
her film, The Red Fan, at the Clewiston Pub-
lic Library.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Book Talk, at
the Hendry County Courthouse, in LaBelle.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 12 p.m., Faculty Book
Talk, at Clewiston High School.


Wednesday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m., Book
Talk, at Lehigh Acres High School, in Lehigh
Acres.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., Magic
Show with John Robert, at the Clewiston
Public Library.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m., a Clown
Show with Mr. and Mrs. Bubbles, at the Har-
lem Community Library.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m., Magic Show
with John Robert, at the Barron Public Li-
brary, in LaBelle.
Friday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m., Clown Show
with Mr. and Mrs. Bubbles, at Eastside and
Westside Elementary Schools, in Clewiston.
Friday, Jan. 29, 1:30 p.m., Clown Show
with Mr. and Mrs. Bubbles, Central Elemen-
tary School, in Clewiston.
Monday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m., China Week
Storytime, at the Willie Frank Library, Big
Cypress Seminole Reservation.
Monday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m., Book Talk, at
the Clewiston Public Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m., China Week
Storytime, at the Willie Frank Library, Big
Cypress Seminole Reservation.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m., China Week
Storytime, at the Willie Frank Library, Big Cy-
press Seminole Reservation.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 3:30 p.m., a special
music and variety program with the Yurtfolk,
at the Willie Frank Library, Big Cypress Semi-
nole Reservation.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m., China Week
Storytime, at the Willie Frank Library, Big
Cypress Seminole Reservation.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m., a special
music and variety program with the Yurtfolk,
at the Barron Public Library, in LaBelle.
Friday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m., a special music
and variety program with the Yurtfolk, at the
Harlem Community Library.
Friday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., China Week Sto-
rytime, at the Willie Frank Library, Big Cy-
press, Seminole Reservation.
Friday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., a special music
and variety program with the Yurtfolk, at the
Clewiston Public Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 9, student Book Talk, at
Labelle High School.
Friday, Feb. 12, 5:30, Chinese New Year
Party and Book-Talk, at the Harlem Commu-
nity Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5:30, the Clewiston
Public Library will host the Clewiston Cham-
ber of Commerce Social.


U.S. Sugar settles lawsuit


$8.5 million award to end
dispute

By Jose Jesus Zaragoza
Clewiston News
Months before the state of Florida an-
nounced plans to purchase U.S. Sugar, the
company found itself in the midst of a class
action lawsuit alleging wrongdoing at the
highest levels of the company.
A shareholder lawsuit claimed that
company representatives brushed off an
offer by the Lawrence Group to purchase
the sugar giant. Worse still, the lawsuit al-
leged that the members of the Employee
Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), which
owns a large stake in U.S. Sugar, were kept
in the dark about the buyout bid.
The Lawrence Group reportedly offered
U.S. Sugar $293 a share at a time when
the company itself was paying employees
about $200 per share.
The ESOP participants in the lawsuit
claimed that that they were cheated out of the
opportunity to sell their shares for nearly
a third higher than the company said they
were worth.
The lawsuit filed in court pointed fingers
at William S. White, U.S. Sugar chairman,
who reportedly scoffed at the deal and paid
the former U.S. Sugar CEO, Robert Dolson,
$10 million to keep quiet about the $575
million proposal for the company.


What followed were months of legal
battles.
The Lawrence Group also did not give
up so easily. The company undertook a
full-out marketing blitz to speak directly to
ESOP participants, and continued pressing
U.S. Sugar to consider its offer, or explain
why it was not sufficient.
That campaign has since fizzled in light
of Governor Charlie Crist's announcement
that the state intended to purchase U.S.
Sugar outright with a deal that, on paper, is
worth far more than the Lawrence bid.
While U.S. Sugar has maintained that
it has done nothing wrong, the sugar pro-
ducer has announced an $8.5 million set-
tlement in the matter.
Arguing that it wishes to be rid of the
legal dispute, U.S. Sugar said the figure
represents a payout which translates into
$2.70 per share. Reducing the amount
through attorneys' fees, the amount repre-
sents roughly $480 per ESOP member.
"As stated in the summary of the pro-
posed settlement filed with the Court, U.S.
Sugar and all other defendants are entering
into this settlement solely to avoid the cost,
disruption, and uncertainty of continued
litigation," Judy Sanchez, spokes person
for U.S. Sugar, said in an e-mail.
Ms. Sanchez explained that payments
to ESOP participants (rather than direct
shareholders) will be made to their retire-
ment accounts since those shares are part
of each employee's retirement package.


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Religious columns


Government football!
By Jackie Miller, Evangelist
First Christian Church
With the College Football Bowl Games
fresh in our minds and the "Super Bowl"
just around the corner I want to share some-
thing I read in a recent journal about "Gov-
ernment Football".
It makes a lot of sense to me, I hope it
does to you. The God sanctioned role of
government is to be a "minister to thee for
good" (Romans 13:4a).
But since humans are in government, too
often these leaders harm rather than help
us. For over 200 years we in America have
enjoyed great liberty, opportunity, and free-
dom to speak and live as we deem best.
But the government often believes it
knows better than we do. In view of this,
the Government takeovers are a poor game
plan. These days it seems that the govern-
ment wants to run everything: health care,
auto making, banks, schools, etc.
So I guess football must be next.
But, consider what football would be
like if the government would take over
the game: The Steelers wold be restricted
to only six players they must spread the
wealth around!
The coach must be a government man
who, though he doesn't know anything
about running a football team, nevertheless,
is put in place at a seven-figure salary.
The quarterback is someone from an op-
posing team, but you must play him in the
name of equal opportunity.
If the crowd happens to boo the oppos-
ing team, they will be bussed to sensitive
training sessions.
If a touchdown is scored, each team gets
three points the haves must (by law) share
what they have with those who have not
(even though they may do nothing but will-
ing sit on the bench).
The government will determine what the
team eats so no one gets fat or develops a
government-banned illness.
The team must travel by bicycle to reduce
the carbon footprint. And, if the announcer
applauds a good play by your team, he must
spend the same amount of time applauding
the other team in the name of fairness.
No, I don't want the government to take
over football. It sadly would turn out like
the other things we let the government take
over.

Another kind of New Year's


I recently heard someone speak on what
we need for our youth and the tragedy of
what happens when the resources are not
there.
My question was "How will we pay for
it?" and the speaker said "Exactly!"
My thoughts were not with "What do we
need that we can't afford?" but "What do
we have at our command?"
One problem that the country faces, the
world faces is .... Stress!
Many that are out of work are worried
about finding work; we have a high num-
ber here in this county. Many that work are
worried about how long the job will last; we
also have lots of other worries as well.
Many are worried about the world situa-
tion, the economy, the wars, the fear of dis-
ease, the fear over increased violence affect-
ing them personally... and on and on.
As I reflected on "Stress" and "Worry" the
search for direction brought to mind an ad-
monition from the Lord; "Do not worry..."
He writes (Matthew 6:25-34) that we're
not supposed to do it, but to seek God first.
He cautions not to worry about tomor-
row, adding that each day has enough trou-
ble of its own(v.34). That's for sure!
How easy it is to say "Don't worry!"... all
of the times I've heard it.
Certainly, not easy advice to follow; but is
there something that can be done?
The answer is "Yes, there is!" If I cannot
always avoid worrying about what is going
on in my life; at least I can avoid adding to
the worries of others. I know that there are
people worried about their jobs; I have of-
fered to help where I can to find another job
if the need arises. I know of people that are
worried about their family; I've offered to
find them intervention or to help with the
issues. I know of people that are worried
about the economy; I tell them what I have
to give away and what I do not have to
give.
In this latter case, I try to find other re-
sources that will help or a strategy to make
do with what is available.
Do not worry? I will work to help oth-
ers avoid worries; if I can't always avoid it
myself, I can make life more worry-free for
those around me!
Parents and children, bosses and employ-
ees, clergy and congregations, teachers and
students; do what you have to do, but gently
and with kindness.
The world can be a better place after all;
maybe by limiting the worries of others as
best we can; we do something very Godly!


resolution not the involving The Philosophy of Dogs


dieting!
By The Reverend Samuel S.
Thomas, Ph. D.
Saint Martin's Church, Clewiston
Under "New Year's Resolutions" I am
sure there are many made like losing weight,
giving up smoking, spending more time with
family, getting their house in order... and so
on. A report I read taken from the Census
Bureau, showed Hendry County among the
poorest counties in Florida; given the mean
income of those who are working.
Unemployment was reported to be over
15% a high figure, too.


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
I never thought that I would admit to
being the father of an animal, but Pepper
changed all of that.
Pepper is my four-legged child who waits
expectantly for me to get home each night
and excitedly wags her tail and whimpers
with delight when I walk in.
One of my goals in life is to be as good a
person as my dog already thinks I am.
In honor of Pepper's fifth birthday, I
would like to share with you some of her
dog philosophies, some quotes about dogs,
and a dog song to brighten your day and en-


inoto/uale uonyers
"I look up and I see God, I look down and see my dog. Simple spelling G-
O-D, spelling backwards d-o-g. They would stay with me all day, I'm the one
who walks away. But both of them will wait for me and dance at my return with


glee."
rich your life.
Philosophies: Never pass up the opportu-
nity to go for a joy ride.
When loved ones come home, always
run to greet them. When it's in your best in-
terest, practice obedience. Never pretend to
be something you're not. If what you want
lies buried, dig until you find it.
No matter how often you're scolded,
don't buy into the guilt thing and pout.
Run right back and make friends. Stick
close to those you love most.
Quotes: "The reason a dog has so many
friends is that he wags his tail instead of his
tongue."
"If you think dogs can't count, try putting
three dog biscuits in your pocket and then
give him only two of them."-Phil Pastoret.
'A dog is the only thing on earth that
loves you more than he loves himself."-Josh
Billings.
"Don't accept your dog's admira-
tion as conclusive evidence that you are
wonderful."-Ann Landers.


"If your dog is fat, you aren't getting
enough exercise."
"Women and cats will do as they please,
and men and dogs should relax and get used
to the idea."-Robert Heinlein.
The song: "God and Dog" by Wendy
Francisco (www.GodandDog.org).
"I look up and I see God, I look down and
see my dog. Simple spelling G-O-D, spelling
backwards d-o-g. They would stay with me
all day, I'm the one who walks away. But
both of them will wait for me and dance at
my return with glee."
"Both love me no matter what, Divine
God, and canine mutt.
I take it hard each time I fail, but God for-
gives, dog wags her tail.
God thought up and made the dog.
Dog reflects a part of God.
I look up and I see God, I look down
and see my dog. In my human frailty, I can't
match their love for me.
I've seen love from both sides now.
It's everywhere. Amen, Bow wow!"


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destructive force of a Florida freeze.
To Tris Chapman, vice president of op-
erations at Southern Gardens in Hendry
County, the freeze conjures up memories of
the freezes of the 1980s, when record tem-
peratures in 1983, 1985 and 1989 in particu-
lar caused major devastation in the Florida
citrus industry.
"We're hoping for the best, but planning
for the worst," said Mr. Chapman, who was
optimistic but not confident that the weather
this year would come nowhere near those
industry low points.
The irony in this is that citrus operations
were moved further south to areas like Hen-
dry County after the 1980s, in large part to
reduce the possibility that the cooler weath-
er north would travel so far south.
Mr. Chapman also serves as president of
the Florida Citrus Processors Association,
and speaks for the group when he says that
"we're all concerned about the possibility of
a freeze."
He remains worried for other places in
Florida. "Some of our friends in Polk County
could be more concerned," he said, refer-
ring to the state's largest citrus producing
county. 'A degree or two could make a real
difference."
He carefully gauges weather predictions.
"I'm not the weatherman," said Mr.
Chapman. "They have enough problems
with their predictions and they've missed it
a couple of times this week. Fortunately, it
was on the high side for us."
Around the state, citrus producers de-
bated whether, and how much, to water
their crops to ward off the cold. During cold
snaps, the danger of freezing is tempered
by maintaining the moisture in the crops.


With water being slightly warmer than air,
the moisture creates a steam that holds tem-
peratures higher.
Gene McAvoy, with the Hendry County
Extension Office, though, cautions farmers
on the process.
"We've been over watering this week,"
said Mr. McAvoy. "If you do this four, five,
six nights a week, it causes the roots to rot
and there will be an increase in disease in
the fields over the next few weeks. Nothing
catastrophic, but we're not out of the woods
yet."
Others wondered if they should pull their
crops out earlier, risking a loss in revenues
or a drop in the quality of their product to
avoid complete losses.
Most simply watched and waited.
"Since it all started Saturday night, the
coldest we've had has been right at freezing
or a little below for very short durations,"
said Jim Snidely, vice president of grove op-
erations at Southern Gardens.
That means that temperatures have not
dropped sufficiently to harm the crop.
According to Mr. Snidely, growers moni-
tor a variety of conditions -- the awareness is
increased when temperatures dip to below
freezing for 10 to 12 hours at a time, or the
more common bellwether of temperatures
below 28 degrees sustained for a period of
at least four hours. That's when the cold
begins to damage the fruit itself, spoiling a
given year's crop.
The worst case scenario is to have the
same temperature hovering for up to 10
hours. In that scenario, cold not only affects
the fruit but the tree itself and the damages
affect future harvests.
Mr. McAvoy attributes the bad forecasts
to other conditions.
"The clouds keep coming in at night, and
are preventing the temperatures from fall-
ing," he said, as he peeked out of his win-
dow to the sky outside on Tuesday. "If it stays


Briefs cont.


Also, at the January City Market, the
Clewiston High School Criminal Justice Stu-
dents will hold their annual Chili Cook-off.
Entry fee is $25. Clubs, individuals, church-
es, etc are welcome to sell their products.
For further information please call Kristine
Petersen at the Clewiston Police Department
at 863-983-1474 or Curtis Clay at the Clewis-
ton High School 863-983-1520.

Quit smoking now
A free six session community health
promotion program is now available. Quit
smoking and quit spit/chew tobacco today!
Free nicotine replacement therapy, gum,
patches and lozenges for those that are eli-
gible! A FREE Community Health Promotion
Program will be held at the Hendry Regional
Medical Center located at 524 West Saga-
more Avenue in the Education Room. This
program begins on Jan. 19 (Tuesdays). Six
Sessions from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For Informa-
tion or to register please call or e-mail Dave
at 863-902-3051 or dtheroux@hendryre-
gional.org.

Driver training classes
Hendry County School District is recruit-


ing substitute bus drivers. Training classes
will begin January 19, 2010. Class time will
be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Classes will be
held at the LaBelle bus compound located at
4040 Cowboy Way. Applicants are required
to have their CDL driving permit before the
Behind-the-Wheel training begins. Require-
ments to become a school bus driver in-
clude: drug testing, fingerprints, background
check, driver's motor vehicle report and a
physical. Anyone interested in attending the
training class should contact the Transporta-
tion Department Office at 863-674-4115. An
application and a copy of valid Florida Driv-
er's License must be turned into the School
Transportation Office at 4040 Cowboy Way
on or before January 8, 2010.

All Cancer survivors
If you are a cancer survivor we need
you to fill out a cancer survivor form. These
forms are sent to the American cancer so-
ciety. All mailings will come from them.
Your information is kept confidential. You
should be able to get this form from your lo-
cal pharmacy. Forms need to renewed every
year. Filling out this form will make it pos-
sible for you to be notified of special events
for you the survivor. We want to celebrate
with you.


IN I/Jose Zaragoza
As citrus growers worked to prepare for a possible freeze, for other companies,
it was work as normal. "When you have to work, you work," said Hector Guardia,
right, who owns Service Lawn and Landscaping of Clewiston.


clear overnight, this might be the night."
But the cold snap isn't all bad news. Ac-
cording to Mr. Snidely, a "fourth generation
citrus grower" who still remembers his first
freeze as a 14-year-old, a milder cold snap
actually benefits crops.
A gentler freeze preconditions the trees
to withstand colder levels of weather, ex-
plained Mr. Chapman.


It may even make for a more delicious
glass of orange juice down the line.
"Cooler weather helps the tree to slow
down, increases the sugar and the ability for
the fruit to make sugar," said Mr. Snidely. "It
makes the orange sweeter, helps with the
coloring and makes peel more orange."
News Editor Jose Zaragoza can be reached at
jzaragoza@newszap.com.


Check out your local sports


The Clewiston News invites you to
check out the innovative new Clewiston
Sports Network on the internet. Youth,
adult recreation leagues, and school sports
teams now have an online sports page and
resource they can call their own.
This free site is a partnership between
the Clewiston News and Community Sports
Desk, a national sports software company.
Team representatives can post their sched-
ules, game stories, statistics, standings and
photos on dedicated web pages on the
site. This is an invaluable and professional
tool the community now has to positively
highlight local sports.
There is absolutely no charge for teams
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