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Clubs and Meetings

Area Agency on
Aging directors meet
The Area Agency on Aging
of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast,
Inc. Board of Directors meet-
ing is scheduled to be held
on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the
Area Agency on Aging, 1764
N. Congress Ave., Suite 201,
West Palm Beach. The meeting
is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m;
Contracts requiring the expen-
diture of funds are a regular
agenda item of this meeting.
Please call Vivian Pfau, Area
Agency on Aging, at (561)684-
5885 for more information.

Pahokee Beacon
Center schedule
Beacon Center Programs
scheduled are:
The Pahokee Beacon Center
at Pahokee Elementary School
will host classes at the follow-
ing times posted:
Family Resource Center:
Access Florida: sign up for
food stamp, Welfare & Medic-
aid benefits.
Lending Library, notary,
.fax, copy center, community
:bulletin board update Monday
through Thursday (9 a.m. until
8 p.m.) Friday (9 a.m. until 5
-p.m.)
*Adult Classes include:
Free ESOL / English Class
'-Mondays & Wednesdays (6
.until 8 p.m.) '
Free GED Class- Mondays
& Wednesdays (6 until 8 p.m.)
Free Computer Clss
-Tuesday & Thursday (6 until
8 p.m.) '
Free Child Care for all
Adult Classes-Mondays through
Thursday (6 until 8 p.m.)
Free Adult Leisure Activi-
ties (activities vary) '
Free parenting classes
Youth Enrichment Academy:
Monday through Friday (2:30
until 6 p.m.)
Middle School Program: Mon-
day through Friday (3:45 until
7 p.m.)
Community Advisory Council
Meeting: second Wednesday of
every month
The Community is welcome
come to voice their concerns.
SHARE OF FLORIDA FOOD
PROGRAM $18 food packets-
EBT/CASH .

Bingo nights posted
American Legion Post .20
will host Bingo nights every
Thursday at 7 p.m: For more
information, please call (561)
996-6444 after 3 p.m.


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Emotions flare at Pahokee meeting


INI/Naji Tobias
At the conclusion of the Jan. 8 Pahokee commission meeting, there ensued a brewing
war of words between Mayor J.P. Sasser and Vice-Mayor Henry Crawford.


Pahokee terminates Latimore


Mimi McAndrews
and Raquel Diaz to
share interim
manager role

By Naji Tobias
The Sun
PAHOKEE -- All Pahokee
. Vice-Mayor Henry Crawford
needed was a majority vote for
the termination of Lillie J. Lati-
more, the city manager.
The vice-mayor had tried
at least once before to do so
but was unsuccessful in part
because there were only four
*commissioners at the time and
resulted in a split vote.
With Diane Walker, the
newly sworn in commissioner,
Mr. Crawford and Commis-
sioner Keith Babb had the vote'
they needed to terminate the
manager.,
The Jan. 8 commission
meeting came to a very conten-
tious conclusion and each side
loudly voiced their opinions on
the matter.
But not before the gauntlet
was laid down by Vice-Mayor
Crawford.
"I'm gonna throw this'
rock," the vice-mayor said, in
a very angry tone toward the
conclusion of the meeting. "I'm
gonna make a motion for Ms.
Latimore to resign or I want her
fired within 10 minutes."


INI/Naji Tobias
New Pahokee Commissioner Diane Walker was sworn
into office by city clerk Raquel Diaz at the beginning of
the Jan. 8 commission meeting. She also cast the decid-
ing vote in the termination of Lillie J. Latimore, the city
manager.


Not long after that, a very
heated exchange took place
between Mayor J.P. Sasser and
Vice-Mayor Crawford.
The boiling, argument be-
tween the two had much to do
with an ethics complaint that
was filed against the vice may-
or. It was revealed that Mayor
Sasser had filed the ethics com-
plaint.
"You're the biggest crook in
Pahokee.and let the law handle


you," Mayor Sasser said to Vice-
Mayor Crawford, iin an enraged
tone. "I'm trying to get rid of
you because you're a crook."
Vice-Mayor Crawford shot
back at Mayor Sasser as he
waved in front of him a docu-
ment which reportedly cleared
him of the ethics complaints.
"'Right now, I'm asking for
Ms. Latimore to resign or I
SeeFired Page 18


Two prominent women


from PBCC honored


Dr. Beverly
Robinson, Dolly
Hand recognized
for achievements
By Naji Tobias
The Sun
On Friday, Jan. 11, history
was made in the Glades area,
particularly for Palm Beach
Community College.
Dolly Hand, a Glades area
pioneer and the founder of the
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Cen-
ter, took home a Muse Award
for Civic Leader of the Year. To
PBCC officials, it caps off the
numerous awards that Ms.
Hand' has received over the
past few decades for her ef-
forts to revitalize the Glades.
The awards ceremony took


place at the Kravis Center in
West Palm Beach. c
';"But Ms. Hand wasn't the
6nly one honored.
Dr. Beverly Robinson, the
provost of PBCC, was given
a special citation by Success
South Florida Magazine as
one of the 25 most influentiAl
and prominent African-Ameri-
can women professionals of
South Florida.
In its third year of recog-'
nitions, the award, accord-
ing to Dr. Robinson, was one
that was selected by peers
throughout the region.
Dr. Robinson was hon-
ored along with the likes of
The Honorable Sherre Davis
Cunningham, a Palm Beach
County Judge, The Honorable
Shirley Gibson, the mayor of .
Miami-Gardens and Pamela


Hutchinson, a recently de-
ceased publisher who was on
the .cover of the latest issue, of'
Success South Florida.
The awardsceremony took
place at the Ritz Carlton in Co-
conut Grove, which is near
Miami.
Dexter Bridgeman, the
publisher and CEO of the
magazine, 'touted the issue,
which features tlhe list, as his
favorite of Ihe year.
"Publishing. the '25 Most
Influential' and Prominent
Black Women' list gives me
an opportunity to pay hom-
age and respect to the black
Women who are the back-
bone to our community,"
Mr. Bridgeman said. "These
women have achieved a tre-
mendous amount of success
See Women -- Page 18


Sago Palm




Academy




to close


Facility slated
to be shut down
by June 30

By Naji Tobias
The Sun
PAHOKEE -- Sago Palm
Academy is considered by
many Pahokee. residents the
largest employer of the city.
Unfortunately, as of June 30,
the facility likely .will no longer
exist;
According to a document
dated Dec. 31, 2007 from Wal-
ter A. McNeil, the secretary of
the Florida Department of Ju-
venile Justice (DJJ), the legisla-
ture passed a language proviso
that the DJJ is required to de-
velop a plan to phase out resi-
dential commitment programs
with capacities exceeding 165


residents.
The plan, according to the
excerpt, was to include any cost
saving resulting from the clo-
sure of 'those type of facilities,
including Sago Palm Academy.
It was supposed to be submit-
ted to state legislative and ex-
ecutive offices by Jan. 1.
The action has outraged
many Pahokee area residents,
including Larry Wright.
Mr. Wright said that he con-
tacted government officials
from the municipal level all the
way up to the office of Gov-
ernor Charlie Crist. According
to him, no one outside of DJJ
was informed of the impend-
ing decision to shut down the
academy.
"The very simplest thing
that could have and should'
See Palm Page 18


Golf course to



remain intact


By Naji Tobias
The Sun
BELLE GLADE On Jan. 9,
The Belle Glade city commis-
sioners selected four firms to
be interviewed for the man-
agement of the Belle Glade
municipal golf course.
There were six firms/indi-
viduals that came to the spe-
cial meeting -to make their
presentations to the commis-
sion Kenneth Bain,. Rickey
Jackson, the team of Greg
Schroeder and Ray Finch,
Vince Spano of Golf Services
Unlimited, Mark S. Eberle of
Growing Kids Through 'Golf
and Sugarcane Golf Club,
After the six presentations


were completed, the commis-
sioners ranked them, with the
Sugarcane Golf Club rated the
highest.
It was a three-way tie for
second place Mr. Jackson,
Mr. Eberle of Growing Kids
Through Golf and the team of
Mr. Schrobder and Mr. Finch.
It is not known at this time
when the interviews will take
place.
The original plan was to just
consider the top three firms in
the rankings, city officials said.
When the three-way tie came
into play commissioners de-
cided to interview all four.
Now, for the four remain-
See Golff- Page 18


INI/Naji Tobias

The LORE movement
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Kenneth Lutz, the director of the
Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance (LORE),
was awarded an appreciation plaque for making some
accomplishments in the organization, which formed in
2005. According to LORE officials, the organization has
made some headway into getting accepted by the Glades
area. Currently, there are two major projects taking place
in the area: the Adventure Race Survivor Series and the
development of a faced improvement program. Now, Mr.
Lutz has passed the role of director on to Ashley Tripp,
who will serve In that position for the next three years.
Here, both are reveling in this milestone moment.


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By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
An Okeechobee man has been
booked into the Okeechobee
County Jail .in connection with a
verbal altercation that ended with
a shot being fired into a vehicle.
Charged Monday, Jan. 14, was
Ernest Foy Cunningham, 27, S.E.
211t Court. He was charged with
shooting into an occupied vehi-
cle, discharging a firearm from a
moving vehicle within 1,000 feet
of another and two counts of ag-
gravated battery with a firearm.
His bond has been set at $37,500.
Detective Ted Van Deman of
the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office (OCSO) said a 17-year-old
Loxahatchee teen was injured
when the shot was fired into a
black Jeep Cherokee in which he
was a passenger. He said the .22
caliber bullet shattered the driv-
er's side window and struck the


ds to
teen a grazing blov
riding in the passe
The detective s
was driven by J
Cole, 19, of Canal
added the detect
when shards of g]
in his left arm..
"This was the
shooting I've ever
life," said Detecthiv
"There was nothir
attack with the gui
The verbal a
gan after midnight
2007, at a convene
Okeechobee. Deti
man said the six
a Jeep stopped at
said they had att
in Buckhead Ridg
broke out and on
men had a black e
some OkeechobeE
injured young mai


shooting; man charged
w. The teen was harass him about his injury, and Cunningham. apparently fired
nger seat. The detective said there were a shot into the SUV, said the de-
said the vehicle five local men involved in the ver- tective. The pickup passed the
James Preston bal confrontation that escalated Jeep then turned around at CR
Point. Mr. Cole, to the point that the injured man 15-B and headed back toward
ve, was injured asked a store clerk to call law en- Okeechobee.
lass struck him forcement. None of the local men Detective Van Deman said Mr.
involved had been to the party, Cole did not stop but continued
most senseless and they apparently didn't know toward Canal Point.
heard of in my any of the occupants in the Jeep. Some time later the victims
ve Van Deman. "Everybody had been drinking returned to Okeechobee and filed
ng to justify the that night," offered Detective Van a complaint. They were also able
n." Deman. to give a good description of the
altercation be- The young men in the Jeep vehicle from which the shot was
ht on Nov. 11, left Okeechobee and began to fired.
nience store in drive down U.S. 441 S.E., as the "The vehicle was pretty
ective Van De- five other men began to follow unique," said the detective. "It
young men in them in three vehicles, said the was an older green Chevy pickup
I the store. He detective. Two of those vehicles with a white tailgate. All of the vic-
tended a party were stopped by' OCSO deputies tims described it pretty well."
e when a fight in the Nubbin Slough area, but a Detective Van Deman said
e of the young Chevrolet pickup truck continued while he has recovered the .22
lye. Apparently, to follow the Cherokee. caliber bullet that was fired into
e men saw the In the area of CR 15-A, the the Jeep, he has been unable to
n and began to pickup pulled along side the Jeep find the gun.


Lake 0 hosts survivor


series adventure race


The first of the four adven-
ture races or "Extreme Sports
at the Lake 0" is scheduled Jan.
20, beginning at 8 a.m., and it
promises to be a challenge for
even the most experienced ad-
venture race r team of racers.
This three hour event (the short-
est of the scheduled four races
to be held throughout 2008) will
test the participants in running,


biking, and challenge tasks, all
the while encountering natural,
and manmade obstacles.
It will begin and end at the Pa-'
hokee Marina. The first race will
emphasize mountain biking with
approximately 20 miles of biking,,
5 miles of running, and exciting,
water challenges. Participants,
will need to provide a bike, hy-'
dration packs and a compass.


Help to understand your property taxes

By Kristin a Kulpa ion or you will be assessed at full praisers Office will review the order to qualify for this waiver
Hendry County Property Appraiser value and the exemption will not information and make a final a taxpayer must file an initial re
Tangible Personal Property be applicable, decision. turn.
Exemption Under this proposal This exemption applies to all Q: If my assets do not make Q: Do I have to file every year
the first $25,000 in value of the advalorem tax levies. Tax savings up $25,000 in assessment value, Are there penalties for not filing?
furniture, fixtures and equipment can be up to $578.36 based on a am I not qualified for the exemp- A: An initial 2008 tax return
v..., hi.. ,, ...i i..X,i .... tax rate of 23.1343 mills. tion? must be fliedeven if the assessed


uesu y a business will e ex-
empt from taxation.
Businesses with tangible per-
sonal property assets will be re-
quired to file an Initial return to
qualify. Thereafter the require-
ment to file an annual return is
waived unless the value of their
assets exceeds $25,000.
This exemption does not ap-
ply to mobile homes classified as
tangible personal property.
If you own a mobile home,
you will benefit from this exemp-
tion, if you have any additional
improvements such as a carport,
shed, deck, etc.
You will still be required to
purchase a decal:in a timely fash-


Q&A
Q: Is it $25,000 off the ac-
quired cost or assessed value?
A: The exemption applies to
the first $25,000 of the assessed
value.
Q: I have multiple businesses
does it apply to just one; or all?
A: A single return must be filed
for each site in the county where
the owner of tangible personal
property transacts business.
Q: Do I have to report all of
my assets or just up to $25,000?
A: All assets used to run the
operation or place of business
needs to be reported with its'
original cost. The Property Ap-


A: Any business owner that
has an active business in the
county is eligible for the $25,000
exemption; however, it is nec-
essary that each tax payer file
an initial return in order for the.
Property Appraiser to calculate
if your assessment is- under the
$25,000 scope.
Q: If approved am I automati-
cally included or do I still file a
return?
A: No, you are not automati-
cally included one needs to file
a OR405 with all assets and their
original cost. If the assessment
is under the $25,000 then you
are waived from future filings. In


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value is less than the $25,000
exemption. After the initial fil-
ing, future consecutive filings are
waived as long as the assessed
value does not exceed $25,000. A
taxpayer that falls to file a return
in any year where the assessed
value exceeds $25,000 is subject
4o the full amount of taxes due
without any exemption and with
any applicable penalties.
For more details, you may visit
our website atwww.hendrvprop.
corn, or, you may visit our offices
in LaBelle or Clewiston, You may
also call us at (863) 675-5270, in
LaBelle and (863) 983-3178, in
Clewiston.


College prepaid program deadline coming


TALLAHASSEE -- The essen-
tial gear for life is a college edu-
cation.
All but one of the 50 top pay-
ing professions in the United
States requires a college diploma.
Someone with a college degree
will earn on average $1 million
more over a lifetime than some-
one without a degree.* College
allows young people, to stretch
their brains and imagination and
become the doctors, scientists,
engineers, lawyers, teachers,
business persons, philosophers
and artists who will shape the
future.
Families have enrolled more
than 850,000 children in the Flor-
ida Prepaid College. Plan since,
the plan was initiated 20 years
ago. Now is a smart time. for
families to sign up children and
grandchildren in the Florida Pre-
paid College Plan. The deadline
to receive current .Florida Pre-
paid College Plan prices is Jan.
31, 2008.
The cost of a 4-Year Univer-
sity Tuition Plan for a newborn
is about three dollars a day or
$93.12 a month. Three dollars a
day is what you would pay for a
cup of fancy coffee or a movie
rental, but instead you can give
your child the gift of a college
education that will last a lifetime.
The price of .a Florida Prepaid
College Plan depends on the age
or grade level of your child. ; '
"The end of open enrollment
is quickly approaching," 'said
Chairman Ted Hoepner of the'
Florida Prepaid College Board.
"Start off 2008 by taking steps to
secure your child's future with,
the' purchase of a Florida'Prepaid


College Plan. Families can start
saving for college today and re-
alize their dreams of higher edu-
cation for their children."
Families may purchase tu-
ition, local fee and dormitory
housing plans, plus a new tu-
ition differential fee plan, for use
at Florida's 11 public universities
and 28 community colleges. The
plan's value is transferable to
most accredited private and out-
of-state colleges.
Florida Prepaid College Plan
benefits are helping college stu-
dents avoid debt at a time when
two-thirds of all U.S. college
students accumulate an average
$19,202 in student loan debts
along with their diplomas.
Kathy and Richard Donk pur-


chased a Florida Prepaid College
Plan for daughter Kerrie when
the plan began in 1988. Kerrie,'
22, is now a junior majoring in
neuropsychology at Florida State
University.
"The plan allowed us to pro-
vide ouriidaughthrfwith a olleggf
educatpn, 'ithout,cre4tiag the,
financial burden that would have
been created without the plan,"
said Kathy Donk of Tallahassee,
a first-grade teacher. "With all
the uncertainties .of college tu-
ition and class fees, it is wise to
plan and prepare for your child's
future now. It is the best gift you
can give your child to help them
secure their future."
The Florida Prepaid College
Plan is financially guaranteed by


the State of Florida. Once a plan
is purchased, payments do not
increase. The Florida Prepaid
College Plan is a tax-free 529 col-
lege savings plan.
Families' may enroll in the
Florida Prepaid College; Plan
onlhiie at w-W.fl6rida529lans.
comn or request ya. Enrollment
Kit arid paper application by call-
ing 1-800-552-GRAD (4723). Ap-
plications must be submitted or
postmarked by Jan.31, to receive
current 2007-08 plan prices.
For more information, con-
tact Diane Hirth, Florida Prepaid
College Board, (850) 488-8514.
or e-mail diane.murdock@my-
floridaprepaid.com.


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ThursdayJanuary 17 8


Lake 0 pump stations get upgraded


$7 million will improve
water supply, flood
control in northwest
area of lake
WEST PALM BEACH The
Governing Board of the South
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict (SFWMD) today approved
two contracts totaling more than
$7 million for refurbishing and
upgrading four major pump sta-
tions along the northwestern
border of Lake Okeechobee.
The projects will enhance
the operational readiness of the


pump stations known as S-127,
S-129, S-131 and S-133 ensuring
the integrity of the District's flood
control and water supply sys-
tems, particularly in Glades and
Okeechobee counties.
"As custodians of one of the
largest water management sys-
tems in the world, we have a re-
sponsibility to quickly adopt the
most current and environmentally
sound water management tech-
nologies," said Eric Buermann,
chairman of the SFWMD Govern-
ing Board. "Although they have
been impeccably maintained, all
four of these pump stations were
placed in service 40 years ago.


These upgrades will greatly mod-
ernize them and improve their
operational efficiency."
The four pump stations will be
reconditioned and their oil-lubed
pump bearings upgraded to envi-
ronmentally friendly, water-lubri-
cated bearings. Water-lubricating
systems needed for each of the
five pumps at each station also
will be installed. In addition, the
manual hoist at each pump sta-
tion will be replaced with a new
electrically operated hoist sys-
tem.
Under a $4,027,000 contract
with Interlaken, Inc., work at
pump stations S-129 and S-131


also will consist of repowering
the five pumps at each site by re-
placing diesel engine drivers with
electronically controlled diesel
engines and installing automated
control systems.
Under a $3,221,000 contract
with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc.,
work at pump stations S-127 and
S-133 also will include inspection
of gear reducers and shafts and
reinstallation with new seals and
gaskets, as well as the addition of
exhaust silencers on each diesel
engine's exhaust system.
Work under both contracts is
expected to be completed within
the next two years.


Judge grants order against area rancher


By Eric Kopp lationship to Howard Cook.
INI Florida "Taping Howard without his
Some of the "fighting and knowledge is probably a felony,"
Some of the n fighting and said John Cook to Judge Lundy.
feuding" among members of"And playing it for the court is
an area family was halted ear- probably a second felony."
lier this month when a Glades However, Judge Lundy over-
County judge issued a restrain- ruled the .Okeechobee attor-
ing. order prohibiting a man ney's objection and allowed the
from having any contact with tape to be played.
his 92-year-old great uncle. Howard Cook, frail and near-
Judge Jack Lundyruled Friday, ly deaf, testified that he drove up
Jan. 4, that Mark Hunter Pearce, to his home, which is located
51, cannot go within 500 feet of on about one acre of property-in
his great uncle Howard Cook for front of the L-Cross Ranch. The
a period of one year. The reason ranch is owned and operated by
for the order was that Mr. Cook Mr. Pearce and his family. How-
alleged in open court that Mr. ard Cook said when he reached
Pearce' had grabbed him and his home he got out of his car
choked him as he was getting to open the garage door. As he
out of his car around 2:30 p.m. was walking back to his car, Mr.
on Dec. 23, 2007. Pearce jumped out from behind
While Mr. Pearce testified some foliage and grabbed him
that he did not grab and choke around the neck, testified How-
his great uncle, he did indicate ard Cook.
with a tape recording of the in- qI couldn't see him when I
cident that he was extremely drove up," he testified with his
upset about the treatment of his voice shaking.
great aunt Sylvia Parker Cook, He went on to tell Judge
Mr:.Cook's wife of 41 years. Lundy that he felt Mr. Pearce in-
Mrs. Cook, known to her tended "to hurt me."
family members as "Aunt Sib- "Uncle Howard, have I ever
by," is 98 years old and is cur- hurt you?" asked Mr. Pearce
rently living in an Okeechobee during his cross examination of
nursing home. Court testimony Howard Cook.
indicates that she has memory -"Yes. Yes you did," answered.
problems and, according to her Howard Cook as he looked di-
local doctor, dementia. ;rectly at his great nephew.
"She has no mind. She's lost Mr. Pearce did not have an'at-
her mind," testified Mr. Cook. torney at the Jan. 4 hearing and
Mr. Pearce could be heard presented his case on his own.
screaming at his frail and nearly After a few minutes, Howard
deaf great uncle on the tape. Cook could be heard on the tape
Y.,"pu re.,oiig y.erything in leadingg. with Mr., Pearce.,,tclet
~'Y~pu'e .k'il You're' Ohirnt down 'n hiscrHe'testi
7{ on F~difoir it," yel 1 & a'lirf~e'61 ircls
Mr. Pearce at his great uncle on "I'm weak and sick." As Howard
the tape. '"Look what you've Cook tried to get to his car Mr.
done to Aunt Sibby. God is going Pearce reportedly pushed the
to punish you. I prayevery night car door shut with his left foot.
that God takes your life." Following the confronta-
1Ar rPearceindicatedlaterwith tion, Mr. Pearce left and Mr.
testimony that he had to yell to Cook called the Glades County
be heard by his great uncle. Sheriff's Office, as well as his
Mr,, Cook's attorney, John brother-in-law John Stumpe in
Cook, objected to the tape be- Melbourne and John F. Pearce,
ing played. Mark's uncle.
John Cook has no familial re- got scared," Mr. Cook told


the judge. "The law people that
came out there advised me not
to stay in the home. I don't stay
in that home anymore. I feel it's
too dangerous for me."
Mr. Cook is currently staying
in an Okeechobee motel.
"Mark, what you have done
against these old people is de-
spicable," said John F. Pearce,
83, to his nephew during ques-
tioning.
Mr. Stumpe testified that
when Howard Cook called him,
"he was scared to death."
He also stated that on Nov. 7,
2007, Mr. Pearce blocked their
vehicle as he and his wife Betty,
Howard Cook's sister, tried to
enter the property to see How-
ard.
During cross examination,
Patricia Pearce, Mark's wife,
testified that her husband taped
the event because Howard Cook
"had lied and lied."
"He's the devil in disguise,"
said Mrs. Pearce of her hus-
band's great uncle.
She also testified that as they
were preparing for a Christmas
party at their home, Mark Pearce
was very upset and had been
crying because this would be
the first Christmas party that his
Aunt Sibby had not attended.
, Mrs. Pearce told the court
that she followed her husband
over to Howard. Cook's home
that day in case he made a claim
that something happened.
"He never touched Uncle
Howard," stated the former sur-
gical nurse,..,' ,: ., *".;:,"
In his closing statement, Mark
'Pearce told the judge that all he
was trying to do was help his
Aunt Sibby and that he had her
permission to tape any conver-
sations. He said his great aunt
had asked him to take care of
her and that is what he's going
to do.
"All I'm trying to do is help
my aunt with her last wishes,".
he said. "I'm not out to hurt Un-
cle Howard."
He went on to say such


confrontations between family
members are nothing unusual.
"We have a history of feud-
ing and fighting at the L-Cross,"
he said. "There's been a lot of
animosity over the years."
After a short recess, Judge
Lundy returned to the court-
room with his decision to grant
the restraining order and that
Howard Cook was not physical-
ly or mentally able to take care
of his wife. He also agreed with
Mark Pearce's statement about
his family's history.
"It's clear to me there's a lot
of animosity," said the judge.
"But, I do find his (Howard
Cook) testimony credible."
The family will be back in
court in a couple of weeks when
they challenge a power of attor-
ney allegedly signed by Sylvia
Cook that gives Mark Pearce
the right to oversee her affairs.
Judge Lundy has recused him-
self and will not hear this case.
"I don't see how she could
have signed it," testified Howard
Cook. "Her mind is completely
gone."
He testified that Mark Pearce
went to an Okeechobee bank
armed with the power of at-
torney and withdrew $1,550.20
from the account of Howard
and Sylvia Cook. He also closed
the account, said Howard Cook.
Both of these actions were done
without his knowledge, Howard
Cook told the judge.
SWhen Howard Cook then
paidhiS ',nhisiyit t ly;' b thie';
checks-bounced.' Also, because
the account was closed, How-
ard Cook could not receive his
Social Security check. '
"He's still got it and hasn't
paid it back," Howard Cook told
the judge.
Mark Pearce countered by
saying his great aunt gave him
power of attorney on at least
two occasions and that the
money in the account belonged
to his aunt.


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Preference Primary Election on
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.identification requirements. Vot-
ers must present a photo and
signature identification at their
polling place to participate in any
election, in Florida. If the photo
identification presented does
rlot have the voter's signature,
an additional piece of identifica-
tion with the voter's signature is
required. Citizens who do not
furnish the required identifica-
tion at the polling plqce can only
vote by a provisional ballot.
Identification has been re-
quired to vote in Florida since


1977. In 1998 the Florida Legis-
lature expanded the ID require-
ment to include both a photo
and signature. Any combination
of the following identifications
may be used to satisfy the signa-
ture and photo requirement:
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Florida identification card
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Highway Safety and Motor Ve-
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Obituaries


Klenneth Allen
Avant, Sr.
, Kenneth Allen Avant, Sr., age
67, of Clewiston, died Jan. 8,
2008 in Fort Myers, surrounded
by his wife and family. He re-
ceived many visits and phone
dalls from friends and relatives
before his death.
* He was the first child of Lou-
ise (Blackmon) Avant and John
Ployd Avant. Ken was born Feb.
22, 1940 in Newton, Alabama.
After graduating from Newton
tigh School, he married his first
wife Joyce Thomley, who pre-
ceded him in death. His father,
John Floyd Avant also preceded
him in death. He owned and op-
drated Avant's Auto Parts & Ga-
rage for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife,
Clarice Jane Avant; two sons,
Kenny and Johnny Avant;
one brother, Travis Avant (El-
Iln Mild); two sisters, Mildred
Grimes (Jerry), Margarette Ann
Grimes (Jimmy); step-daugh-
ters, Melissa McDuffie (Dusty)
and Leah Smith; grandchildren,
Alyssa Avant, Samuel, Nicholas
and Landon McDuffie and Tay-
lor S. May.
1 Funeral services were held
Thursday Jan. 10, at 3 p.m., at
First Baptist Church with Rev.
Brian Hamrick officiating. In-
terment followed in Ridgelawn
Cemetery, Clewiston. -
Mr. Avant will be remem-
bered for his kindness and gen-
tle nature.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Akin-Davis Fu-
neral Home, Clewiston.

Dr. Jesus J. Fabian
Dr. Jesus J. Fabian, age 70, of
Clewiston, died Jan. 8, 2008 in
Clewiston.
He was born Dec. 25, 1937 in
Angeles City, Philippines to Felix
Fabian and the Florentina de Je-
sus Fabian.
Survivors include his wife,
Laura Elizabeth (Anderson) Fa-
bian.
Funeral services were held
Saturday Jan. 12, 2008. Reverend
John Hicks officiated. Interment
followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery,
Clewiston.
! All arrangements were under
the direction of Akin-Davis Fu-
fieral Home, Clewiston.


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Selden Curtis "Jack" Fry died at Dolly Han
on Dec. 29, 2007 after 93 years ter on Jan.
among his friends and family. The church serve i
memory of him and his influence I the Pines.
within his Clewiston community nations can
of PB Count
will be cherished for many years o P C
into the future. With the help of
his wife, Mary E. Fry, he came to
Clewiston in 1945 to work for the
U.S. Corps of Engineers. Begin-
ning in 1952, he opened the small
hardware store on Main Street
with the slogan "BUY FROM FRY"
and started being active in the
community. His influence and ac-
tivities were directed toward the
Elks Club, the Clewiston Cham-
ber of Commerce; The Clewiston Dr. Howard Hill
Country Club, local and county
elections. He promoted agriculb Dr. Howard E. Hill
ture and wildlife conservation. Dr. Howard E. Hill, 75, died
One of his passions was to attend on Dec. 24, 2007 at his home in
the coffee group at the Glades West Palm Beach. He was famil-
Restaurant and later Robbie's iarly known as "Doc" Hill to many
Restaurant. These morning gath- of those whose lives he touched
erings served to promote his over the years. He was born in Mi-
sense of community and allowed ami, to WP. and Doris Hill. When Curtis Eug
him to remain informed as to lo- Howard was four the family relo-
cals and state events. cated to the small agricultural and Curtis E
In the late 1960's, his son cattle town of Belle Glade where
Curtis, purchased the hardware his father managed the Hector Curtis Et
store and Jack retired to the Big Supply Company. of Belle Glad
Cypress country. His little Pon- Dr. Hill graduated from Belle Dec. 27, 200
derosa Ranch, as he called it, Glade High School in 1950. He Atlantis, Floi
provided 30 years of an active went on to obtain his undergrad- He was b
and fruitful life. He loved to share uate from the University of Florida in Lyons, G
his special place with friends and and completed his DVM at Au- martin and
strangers equally; many of whom burn University. In 1956, Dr. Hill He served
expressed gratitude for the oppor- began practicing at Everglades Army, enter
tunity to visit. Animal Hospital. He was a found- He marri
He was not a "Do-Gooder" ing board member of Glades Day tin in 1955 in
outwardly, but quite often he did High School and a member of the Mr. Mar
do good deeds for others less Sugar Cane Growers Corporation Sugar Corp.
fortunate than he and his. Rec- of Florida. His roots were deepin amd ended
ognition for such behavior didn't the rich soil of Belle Glade. Hewid- at Prewitt Vi
seem to be required by him, so ened the scope of his interests to ber of the
he made light of it. He leaves this include sugar came farming and Glade and
world having loved and reared later to property development, Post 20.
three children; Curtis, Scott, and rentals and home construction. Mr. Mart
Mary Beth. He leaves not owing He built his home in West Palm wife, Jackie
anyone more than a dollar or a Beach but continued to maintain tin of BowliP
thank you.... Both of which may his business interests and many. C. Martin
have been an oversight rather friendships in Belle Glade. daughter, Ta
than an intentional act. Dr. Hill is survived by a brother of Belle Glad
He had his share of exciting William P. Hill, of Belle Glade and In addition
and rewarding experiences over a sister Betty Kidder of Riviera his grandson
the years in Clewiston. He re- Beach; daughters, Beverly Hill -Tallahassee,
membered most of them until his of Black Mountain., N.C., Patri- Glade andA]
last breath. A small remembrance cia Norman of Labelle, Suzanne Green, as w
of him will remain in the commu- Campbell of Stuart; son Edward Christie Gilb
nity he loved and served so faith- Hill of. Atlanta and step sons, Lindsey Ma
fully for many decades. Robert Robinson and Daniel Rob-
Not bad for a poor boy who inson both of Palm Beach. He is
walked out of the Ozarks in 1929. also survived by his 12 grandchil-
All arrangements are under drenRosie, Bumpr, BoBo, Sfah
the c on and refuxt Liza,-MandaRud, KJ, Kiberly, '

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is also survived by his
d Penelope Blades.
is a memorial service
nd Cultural Arts Cen-
5. The family held a
ice on Jan. 6, at Unity
In lieu of flowers do-
be made to Hospice
y.


lene Martin .


;ugene Martin
gene Martin, age 76,
de, died on Thursday,
07 at JFK Hospital in
rida.
born on May 10, 1931
]a. to the late Robert
Gladys Crews Martin.
four years in the U.S.
ing at the age of 17.
.ed Jackie Collier Mar-
n Belle Glade.
tin worked for U.S.
. frem 1967 to 1987
his career as foreman
illage. He was a mem-
Elks Lodge in Belle
the American Legion

in is survived by his
; sons, Daniel E. Mar-
ng Green, Ky., Michael
of Belle Glade and
amara L. Martin, also
de.
on, he is survived by
ns, Kenneth Martin, of
, Justin Martin of Belle
Jlex Martin of Bowling
ell as granddaughters,
>ert, Casey Gilbert and
rtin, all of Belle Glade


and granddaughter, Brittany Mar-
tin Jennings of Lakeland.
Mr. Martin is also survived by
three great-grandsons, Isaac Rob-
erson, Jr., Isaiah Roberson and
Angel Medellin, Jr., all of Belle
Glade.
He leaves behind three broth-
ers, Rayford of Vidalia, Ga., Don-
nie of Pahokee, and Kenneth of
Okeechobee; two sisters, Ann
Mosley of Vidalia, Ga. and Sylvia


Goodson of Thomasville, Ga.
Services were held at Glades
Funeral Chapel on Dec. 31, with
Rev. Danny Moore officiating.
Burial with military honors fol-
lowed funeral services at Port
Mayaca Cemetery
All arrangements were under
the direction of Glades Funeral
Chapel, Belle Glade.
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2008 Glades
festival of flags
The first scholarship oratorical
competition for the United and
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sion Makers Forum' exploring the
challenges of managing the lake
as a multi-use natural resource.
The forum will be held at the
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in
Belle Glade on Jan. 17.
The program will include pre-
sentations on the role and state
of the lake. A facilitated dialogue
among federal and state officials
and local civic leaders will exam-
ine the challenges presented by
the multiple roles the lake is asked
to fulfill, to identify the unantici-
pated impacts of management
decisions on the communities
surrounding the lake and avenues
of cooperation, and to elicit new
ideas. The program will conclude
with presentations showcasing
and discussing some of the local
efforts now being made to build
and diversify the regional econ-
omy. Contact: Martha Musgrove
(561) 965-9409 or mailto:DMF@
att.net.
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Tax collector
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PALM BEACH COUNTY-- Ex-


tended hours of operations have
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licenses, motor vehicle and vessel
registration and title, hunting and
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Mentoring program
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Support our troops
The Woman's Club of Belle
Glade will be sending packages
of much needed items to our
military men in Iraq. If you have
a friend or a loved one serving
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them a package of supplies, give
us their contact information in
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Hospice needs
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in the Western communities to
visit with patients in their homes,
nursing homes, assisted living fa-
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Sorority hosts



holiday gathering


The Xi Beta Tau Chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi held its annual
Secret Sister Revealing in con-
junction with its regular monthly
meeting on Dec. 6, 2007, at the
home of Sandy Simonson. Prior
to the festivities, which included
chapter members donning cus-
tom made reindeer antler head
pieces, which were-crafted by
Carlene Walker and tootling
Christmas carols on tin whistles.


Sandy Maynor conducted the
chapter's 2007 service project
fundraiser raffle drawing and
the lucky winner of a $250 gift
certificate from Gilbert's Jew-
elers was Ms.Yabel Zarrella of
Okeechobee
Xi Beta Tau Chapter extends
its sincere appreciation to every-
one who purchased raffle tick-
ets and special wishes for very
happy holidays.


ouumliLteO pnutu
Spreading yule tide cheer was on the menu for the Xi Beta
Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at last month's "Se-
cret Sister Revealing."


Community-based care contract renewed


BOYNTON BEACH -- Depart-
ment of Children and Families
Secretary Bob Butterworth,
joined by Perry Borman, the
new circuit administrator of
DCF's 15th Circuit (Palm Beach
County), announced that the De-
partment's contract with Child
and Family Connections (CFC),
the community-based care lead
agency in Palm Beach County
will be renewed through June
30, 2009. The original contract
was set to terminate June 30 of
this year, but improvements in
CFC's performance prompted
the decision to extend the agree-
ment.
Secretary Butterworth said


the agency's most significant im-
provements were to programs
and services provided to at-risk
families, allowing children' to
safely remain with their families
instead of being removed from
their homes. Since June 30 of
last year, CFC reduced the num-
ber of children in care by 500, a
reduction of nearly 25 percent.
Also during that period, the
number of children in shelter
beds dropped from 103 to 22, a
reduction of nearly 80 percent.
"This is a great day for the
children and families of. Palm
Beach County," said Secretary
Butterworth. "We believe Palm
Beach County's most vulnerable


children are safer now than they
were one year ago, and the part-
nership among investigators,
providers, stakeholders, and
Child and Family Connections is
stronger than it has ever been."
Secretary Butterworth's re-
marks followed the introduc-
tion of new Circuit Administra-
tor Perry Borman.-Mr. Borman,
who has more than two decades
of non-profit and corporate lead-
ership experience, most recently
served as director of the Com-
munity Food Alliance in Boyn-
ton Beach. "We're fortunate to
have someone with Mr. Perry's
education, experience, and en-
thusiasm leading our operations


in Palm Beach County," said Sec-
retary Butterworth. "And equally
important, he lives in this com-
munity, has roots in this commu-
nity, and he has great compas-
sion for those who have no one
else to turn to,, but us."
Mr. Borman holds a Bache-
lor's degree in Communication
Studies from the University of
Virginia and a Master's of Busi-
ness Administration degree from
the University of Michigan.
For more information about
the programs and services. of-
fered by the Florida Department
of Children and Families, visit
www.state.fl.us/cf_web/.


Tackling challenges: Ms. Edwards' second graders


INI photos/Naji Tobias Ms. Tonya Edwards, a second grade teacher from Glade
At Glade View Elementary School, Ms. Tracy Godfrey, an View Elementary School, is checking to see that her second
ESE teacher, is helping a group of second graders with grade students are focusing on their math work.
their math problems in Ms. Tonya Edwards' class on Mon-
day, Jan. 14.


On Monday, Jan. 14, Ms. Tonya Edwards' second grade
class from Glade View Elementary School is playing a
money game. The students were instructed to form a circle
while both Ms. Edwards and her assistant, Ms. Tracy God-
frey, test their knowledge of adding pennies, nickels, dimes
and quarters. It was a nice ice-breaker for the students as
they seemed to enjoy the exercise.


Ms. Tonya Edwards' second grade class and her assistant,
Ms. Tracy Godfrey, was able to clap 105 times for a whole
minute. It's designed to be a quick refresher from assign-
ments like, say, tackling math problems. This took place at
Glade View Elementary School in Belle Glade on Monday,
Jan. 14.


Girl Scouts to send famous


cookies to military


The Girl Scout Cookie Sale
will soon be underway and
from an 17 through FebP 4


people all over our area will
be gobbling up these tasty tra-
ditions. For those serving our
country overseas; however, Girl
Scout cookies are an unattain-
able commodity, until now.
Throughout the sale, cus-
tomers will have an opportunity
to make donations that will be
used to buy cases of Girl Scout.
cookies that will go directly to
our men and women serving
their country overseas. Last
year, Girl Scouts of Palm Glades
Council, Inc. sent over 11,000
m boxes of cookies to our troops
ibers serving in the Middle East via
d store Soldier's Angels and Forgotten
de' Soldiers. This was quite an in-
crease from our inaugural year,


eriodical
ach, FL
as to


during which we sent just over
3,000 boxes.
"Girl Scouts proudly supports
our servicemen and women
overseas and we feel that send-
ing them our famous cookies
is a great way to express our
thanks and appreciation," said
Denise Valz, CEO of Girl Scouts
of Palm Glades Council. "Cus-
tomers who want to support
our troops, and not have to wor-
ry about the calories, can easily
participate by donating to the
Cookies for the Military project.
It's a win-win situation."
Customers may make dona-
tions at any Girl Scout Cookie
Booth Location, or call the Coun-
cil and indicate they would like
to make a donation to "Cookies
for the Military" at (561)-427-
0180. Each box costs $3.50.


County Public affairs

launches online newsletter


PALM BEACH COUNTY --
Residents can now have Palm
Beach County news delivered
right to their inboxes.,
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new online newsletter, debuted
Jan. 10, on the County's Web
site, www.pbcgov.com
Residents can now subscribe
to the new biweekly newsletter
by signing up for the service. To
subscribe, look for the Count-e-
News headline on the homep-
age and click "subscribe."
Count-e-News will be e-
mailed to subscribers twice a


month starting on January 14.
The online newsletter will fea-
ture stories and photos about
county news, events, programs
and services. Each issue will
also contain links that will take
residents directly to the Coun-
ty's Web site for more informa-
tion.
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Ih IjrU a Januay1


Lady Tigers Soccer Senior Night: A night to remember


By Coach Keri Alford
Senior Night for the Clewiston
High School Lady Tigers Soccer
Team was filled with laughter,
cheers, and tears. There was a
range of emotions to describe
the feelings behind the meaning
of what senior night really repre-
sents. Tuesday, Dec. 8, was the
six senior girls last home game,
last game playing as a Clewiston
Tiger on their home field, and
the last chance to play in front of
their home crowd. With the sev-
enth season of the CHS girl's soc-
cer program coming to an end,
this was the first year the team
graduated, 4 year, returning se-
niors.
Ivana Cruz, #7, has been an
impacting factor in the offensive
game, as a top scorer, and by
leading her team with assists this
season. Sonia Herrera, #12, has
persevered through, with endur-
ance and hard work, as an offen-
sive midfielder. Alma Vazquez,
#14's, tremendous speed would
always leave her teammates
knowing that she had their back,
as a defensive center midfielder.
Mary Hegley, #16's, God given


Submitted photo/Keri Alford
Senior Night for Clewiston High School Lady Tigers Soccer Team was an enjoyable night for
all who attended. Lady Tigers left the night with mixed emotions and reflecting on their time
playing together as a team.


speed, and a love for the game, four years. Jade Galarneau,
helped her to be the leading #17, has impeccable ball skill
scorer on the team for the past that control's the defense and


the flow of the game, no mat-
ter where she plays on the field.
Jenny Mazariegos, #19, has infi-


nite endurance and could always
be expected to give nothing less
than her best.
Over the past 4 years that
these girls have been a part of this
team, the program has portrayed
a true "rags to riches" story.
Within the first three years of the
programs start, one goal and one
win brought on a feeling of great
accomplishment. The coaches
and players that have been apart
of the Lady Tigers since then
have done their best to continue
to build on to the past and future
success of the program, and they
have never looked back!
Their first season together,
along with the help of their other
teammates, the Lady Tigers won
5 games, and also won the first
round of their district playoffs
against Dunbar. Their second
season together they combined
a record with 6 wins and a tie
against, neighboring rivals, the
La Belle Cowgirls. As their junior
year approached, and the under-
classmen talent brought even
more to the table, they finished
their season with a record of 14-
7. Their senior year approached


quicker than anyone could have
expected. Coaches, parents, fans
and the team had high hopes
and expectations for the 07-08
season. The seniors, along with
their teammates,, have finished
yet another successful regular
season schedule, with a record
of 13-5-3.
Although it is sad to see the
seniors go, they have left so
many great memories behind.
They have truly left their mark
on the Lady Tigers 'Soccer Pro-
gram: They have played a huge
role in helping the program get
to where it is now, and they have
forever challenged the success
of where it can go in the future.
Their shoes will be hard to fill, but
the foundation that they have left
behind in their teammates, the
support of the Clewiston com-
munity, and the talented youth
that continues to fill the CHS JV
team and the AYSO girls teams
will, without a doubt, help in car-
rying out the legacy that they are
leaving behind.


Lady Tigers Soccer Clinic offered one-on-one attention


By Keri Alford
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team
put on their first ever soccer
clinic, open to the youth of Clew-
iston, on Dec. 5, 2007. With an
attendance of about 10 kids the
one on one attention the play-
ers received was priceless. Each
camper paired up with a Lady Ti-
ger Soccer player as the coaches,
Keri Alford and Holly Bach, lead
the warm-up, drills, and games.


The campers were taught a
traditional Brazilian warm-up
that they use to warm-up be-
fore games, along with a slid-
ing cat and mouse game. After
everyone was warmed up and
stretched out, they worked on
their touches with Ecuadorians.
This is a drill that works on per-
fecting your touches, starting
from your toes and working all
the way up to your head. They
played a few short sided games,
including hand ball, steal the ba-
con, and finishing up with World
Cup, These drills worked on sev-
eral things ranging from improv-


Submitted photos/Kerl Alford
Participants of the Clewiston High School Lady Tigers first ever soccer clinic held on Dec. 5, Winning team of Soccer Clinic 3v3 Tournament held recently
2007. on Dec. 5, 2007 in Clewiston.
ing communication, movement, small the gains in skill and ex-. ger's Soccer Team are planning winter season. and all the AYSO team's that
aggressiveness, and basic soccer perience, that the campers re- on hosting more clinics in the The Lady Tiger's Soccer team are heading to state the best of
skills. They finished the clinic ceived, were BIG! The Lady Ti- future, during the summer and wants to wish their campers luck!
up, after lunch, with a double
elimination 3v3 tournament. The
campers were matched up with
two high school players, for a
tofal 6 team tournament. Coach
Holly's team, along with camper
Rachael Morrell, and Lady Ti-
ger's, Annabelle Rico, won the
tournament with an undefeated
record.
Although the turn-out was


Submitted photo/Martin Espinoza

Big kickers
Winners at the Florida Elks Soccer Shoot Out held on Jan.
5, Savanna Nease, Under 8 girls division scored 40 points
kicking for accuracy, missing only once, to gain the cham-
pionship, Kendra Johnson, Under 10 girls division scored
26 points to finish ahead of the girls from the other regions.
Brock Ramer, Under 12 Boys took the title, scoring 46
points, kicking 36 feet away from the goal. His total was
the highest for anyone in the competition. Bobby Williams
earned the second place trophy in the Under 10 Boys divi-
sion. He scored 19 points. Casey Crawford placed second
in the Under 14 Boys division, scoring 25 points and Cas-
sandra Paniagua placed second in the Under 14 girls divi-
sion. She scored 40 points, just one behind the winner.



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Obituaries
Continued From Page 5
Robert Earl Mathews JR
Robert Earl Mathews Jr., 78, of
Hayesville, N.C., formerly of Belle
Glade, died on Wednesday, Jan.
2, at Northeast Georgia Medical
Center in Gainesville, Ga.
Mr. Mathews was born in Ft.
Lauderdale, on March 7, 1929.
He was the son of Robert Earl
Mathews, Sr., and Margaret
Darden Mathews. He was a grad-
uate of Belle Glade High School
and Stetson University College of
Law. At Stetson he was a member
of Omicron Delta Kappa Fraterni-
ty and the National Honor Society


of Scabbard and Blade. *
He served in the U.S. Army
as a first Lieutenant in 1953 and
1954 after his graduation from
law school. He was an attorney in
Belle Glade for 37 years, a partner
in the law firm of Alan, Mathews
& Barker and served as a Munici-
pal Court Judge in Belle Glade for
15 years.
Mr. Mathews was a Rotarian
and co-founder of the Bank of
Belle Glade where he served on
the Board of Directors for a num-
ber of years. He retired in 1990
and moved to -Hayesville, North
Carolina where he and his wife,
Shirley, enjoyed an active life in
their community. He was a mem-
ber of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist


Church in Hayesville.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a son,
Robert Earl Mathews, III.
He is survived by his loving
wife of 56 years, Shirley Connell
Mathews of Hayesville, N.C.; a
son, Charles G. Mathews and
his wife, Roseline of Cuthbert;
a daughter in law, Karen Ashley
Mathews of Greensboro, NC;
seven grandchildren, Robert E.
Mathews, IyV Melissa Mathews
Pulumbo (Michael), Terri Lynn
Mathews, Victoria Lynn Taylor
(Eddie), Robert A. Taylor III, and
Kimberly Ann Taylor; two great
grandchildren, Riley and Dylan
Taylor.
Memorials may be made to


the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church,
50 Marvin Cabe Lane, Hayesville,
N.C. 28904 or to your local chap-
ter of the Gideons International.
Funeral services were held at
2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at the
graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery
in Dawson. Pastor Jim Payne and
Pastor Walter Kenny officiated.

Mary Lou Tripp Morris
Mary Lou Tripp Morris, 84, of
Port Charlottee, died Thursday,
Jan. 10, 2008. She was born Nov.
3, 1923 in Leake County, Miss., to
John Henry and Daisy Elizabeth
Tripp.
Mary Lou had been a resident
of Charlotte County since 1970.
She was retired as the Finance


Clerk for the Clerk of the Court
of Charlotte County. She moved
from Belle Glade where she was
in banking with Everglades Fed-
eral Savings & Loan. She was a
member, President and Woman
of the Year, of ABWA and a mem-
ber of Trinity United Methodist
Church, Port Charlotte.
She is survived by her hus-
band of 62 years, Cecil Pellon
Morris; daughters, Kathy (Troy)
White of Lake Placid, and Connie
(Geoff) Miller of Apopka; son, Da-
vid (Sharon) Morris of Fort Pierce;
and six grandchildren, Heather,
and Wade White, John, Jacob
and Sara Morris and Michael Mill-
er. In addition, she is also survived
by her sister-in-law, Dinkey Morris


Austin of Philadelphia, Miss.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Port Char-
lotte United Methodist Church,
21075 Quesada St., Port Charlotte.
A reception for the family followed
immediately after. Burial followed
the reception at Charlotte Memo-
rial Gardens, 9400 Indian Springs
Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda, Fl.
In lieu of flowers the family has
requested donations be made to
Trinity United Methodist Church,
23084 Seneca Ave., Port Charlotte,
FL 33980 or Tidewell Hospice,
5957 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL.
All arrangements were under
the direction of Charlotte Memorial
Funeral Home, 9400 Indian Springs
Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda.


Arrest report


This column lists arrests,
not convictions, unless other-
wise stated. Anyone who is list-
ed here and who is later found
not guilty, or has the charges
against them dropped, is wel-
come to inform the newspa-
per. We will confirm the infor-
mation and print it.
Western Palm Beach
County
Belle Glade
Rayshon Garvin, 19, of South-
west Sixth Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9, by PBSO and
charged with burglary and proba-
tion violation- driving while license
is suspended. He was released on
a surety bond.
Ricky Patrick, 49, of Southwest
Eighth Street, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9, by PBSO and
charged with possession of nar-
cotic equipment, carrying a con-
cealed weapon, possession of a
weapon or ammo by a felon and
possession of cocaine. He was re-
leased on a surety bond.
'* Lawrence Baker, 64, of North-
west I Avenue, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9, on a warrant
charging him with probation vio-
lation-battery. No bond was set.
Afra Williams, 36, of Noethwest
A Avenue, Belle Glade, was arrest-
ed on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a war-
rant charging him with aggravated
battery with a deadly weapon. His
bond is $1,000.
Eddie Holland. 29, of South-
west J Avenue, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9,. by PBSO on a
warrant charging him with Failure
to appear for a felony-aggravated
fleeing or eluding the police, sell-
Ing cocaine and driving without a
l ien'se-second offense. No bond
was set.
* Elijah MCClorian, 18, of B Pruitt
Airport Road, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9, by PBSO and
charged with dealing in stolen
property. His bond was set at
$5,000.
* Aaron Johnson, 23, of South-
west Avenue C, Belle Glade, was
arrested on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a
warrant charging him with dealing
in stolen property. He was released
on a surety bond.
* Evan Nicholson, 23, of Southwest
IAvenue, was arrested on Jan. 10,
by PBSO on a warrant charging
him with carrying a concealed


weapon, possession of marijuana
and smuggling contraband into a
detention facility. He was released
on a surety bond.
Carold Burrey, 20, of Northwest
17"' Street, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Jan. 10, by PBSO and
charged with resisting and officer
and battery on an officer, firefight-
er, etc. He was released on a surety
bond.
Sherry Walker,, 19, of Northwest
11th Street, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Jan. 10, by PBSO and
charged with making a false bomb
or explosive report.
Gardi Alexis, 21, of Northwest
Tenth Street, Belle Glade, was ar-
rested on Jan. 10, by PBSO on a
warrant charging him with dealing
in stolen property. No bond was
set.
Pahokee
Tito Young, 35, of Palm Bou-
levard, Pahokee, was arrested
on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a warrant
charging him with probation viola--
tion-trafficking cocaine. No bond
was set.
Nyamesha Jones, of Padgett
Circle, Pahokee, was arrested on
Jan. 10, by PBSO and charged within
probation violation-child neglect.
No bond was set.
South Bay
Cornelius King, 26, of Twelfth
Avenue, South Bay, was arrested
on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a warrant
charging him with burglary and
probation violation-burglary. No
bond was set.
Terrance Williams, 26, of Palm
Beach Road, South Bay, was ar-
. rested on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a
warrant charging him with resting
an officer-fleeing and eluding the
Police, trespassing and..vehicular
theft: His bond Was'et''t $3,000.''
* Joseph Brown, 18, of Southeast
Second Avenue, South Bay, was
. arrested on Jan. 9, by PBSO on a
warrant charging him with proba-
tion violation-attempted robbery.
No bond was set.
Glades County
Jan. 11
* Wallace Steverson, 41, of Palm-
dale was arrested on an active
warrant for violation of probation.
He was later released on a $2,500
surety bond.
* Todd Rosenberg, 53, of Lake
Placid was arrested on the charges
of possession of marijuana over 20


grams and possession of drug par-
aphernalia. He was later released
on a $6,000 surety bond.
Jan. 10
* Edward Lanier, 36, of Clewiston
was arrested on an active war-
rant for violation of probation. He
was later sentenced to 60 days in
county jail.
Jan. 9
* Jennifer Shaw, 22, ofOkeechobee
was arrested on the charges of
possession of methamphetamine,
possession of drug paraphernalia
and tampering with evidence. She
remains in custody with a bond set
at $10,000.
* Michael Corberly, 35, of Buck-,
head Ridge was arrested on the
charge of battery (domestic vio-
lence). He remains in custody with
bond set at $1,500.
Jan. 6
* Juan Martinez, 26, of Arcadia
was arrested on an active Desoto
County Warrant. He remains in
custody without privilege of bond.
* Anthony Braham, 30, of Talla-
hassee was arrested on an active
warrant for violation of probation.
He remains in custody without
privilege of bond.
Clewiston
* Hector Guardio, 38, was arrest-
ed Jan. 8 and charged as a fugutive
from justice-in state from Palm
Beach County for theft of sales tax
under $100,000 and grand theft
over $100,000. Officer Malqueen
Powell was the arresting officer.
* Miguel Delgado Waters, 22, Pa-
tricia Ann Stinson, 42, and a 13-
year-old juvenile were all arrested
and charged with larceny grand
theft $5,000-$10,000. D/S Joshua
Woods was the arresting officer.
' ,Jasmine6 Jomeka Brown, 21,'
was arrested Jan. 12 and charged
with battery strike or touch and
aggravaed battery using a deadly
weapon. D/S N. Reed was the ar-
resting officer.
* Salvador Lopez, 19, was arrested
Jan. 12 and charged with being a
fugitive from justice in state on
a warrant from Collier County. D/S
Brett Daley was the arresting offi-
cer.
* Syreeta Lasha Wheeler, 27, was
arrested Jan. 12 and charged with
battery: strike or touch and aggra-
vated battery using a deadly weap-
on. D/S N. Reed was the arresting
officer.
* Norman Paul Russell, 23, was


arrested Jan. 12 and charged with
being a fugitive from justice in
state from Holmes County Failure
to pay child support. T. Helmlinger
was the arresting officer.
* Charles Wesley Stewart, 49, was


arrested Jan. 7 and charged as a
fugutive from justice in state-Char-
lotte County for violation of proba-
tion. D/S Christian Buchhofer was
the arresting officer.
* Steven Rodney Marshall, 42,


was arrested on a warrant Jan. 7
and charged with being a fugitive
from justice in state Palm Beach
County for FTP domestic violence,
D/S Buchhofer was the arresting
officer.


March 1,2008 will end the exemption filing period for the 2008 tax year. Applications
for Tax Exemptions can be made in the Property Appraiser's Office in the
Courthouse, third floor in LaBelle during the office hours (8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.)
Monday thru Friday and at the Clewiston sub-office at 939 W. Sugarland Hwy, (in
the old K-Mart building) during office hours (8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m till
5:00 p.m.) Monday thru Friday.

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING EXEMFIIONS.


1. Homestead Exemption ................... .$25,000.00
2. Disabled Veteran's Exemption .............. $500.00
3. Widow or Widower's Exemption ............. $500.00
4. Non-Veteran Disability ..................... $500.00
5. Additional Exemption 65 years of Age or Older... $50,000.00
(documentation required)
6. Agriculture Classification


Homestead exemptions and Agricultural Classification (greenbelt exemp-
tion) are NOT transferable. New applications must be filed in the event if
any changes or deed transfers.
TO FILE FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS PLEASE FURNISH
1. Florida Driver's License
2. Florida Vehicle Registration
3. Hendry County Voter Registration OR recorded Declaration of Domicile
4. Social Security Number

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED
If making an application for Homestead Exemption for the first time and you live in
aMobile _ome br.in acoy of your mobile title orregistration in order to purchase
the permanent 'RP" UCENSE. .. ...


The Palm
Beach County
Sheriff's Office
is seeking assis-
tance from the
public in locat-
ing the follow-
ing wanted fu-
gitive as of Jan.
10.


Alvin Williams, age 24, is a
black male with black hair and
brown eyes. He is 5 feet, 10 inch-
es tall and weighs approximately
155 pounds. He is also known as
Kenneth Williams and Herbert
Williams; has tattoos on both
arms and legs and has formerly
lived on Glades Glen Drive in
Belle Glade.


He is wanted for felony vio-
lation of probation- burglary of a
structure and a misdemeanor of
violation of probation: battery.
Anyone with information on
the whereabouts of the wanted
fugitive is asked to contact the
Crime Stoppers at: 1-(800) 458-
TIPS (8477) or online at www.
crimestopperspbc.com.


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patient survey response J


We invite you to take a closer look at Glades General
Hospital. We continue to provide quality healthcare, courteous
and attentive staff right here at home, but to serve you even better,


we have made a few changes:

* In our newly renovated
Endoscopic Suite within
our surgery department,
endoscopic procedures are
performed with state-of-the-
art equipment. Glades General
Hospital's Surgery Department
is designed and staffed to
handle procedures ranging
fiom minor outpatient surgery
to major, same-day-admit
surgery in our three, fiully-
equipped surgical suites.

. Glades General Hospital has
recently purchased new
diagnostic equipment which
plays a vital role in diagnosing
and treating illnesses and
managing patients' care
from door to discharge.
These state-of-the-art
technology updates include:
electronic medication
dispensing system
electronic nursing/physician
documentation system
GE light-speed CT scanner


electronic patient
tracking system
filmless radiology system
wireless, bedside registration
and nursing
documentation system
3-D Ultrasound

* All of these updates and
improvements have been
made with our community
in mind to make Glades
General Hospital your source
for quality healthcare for
you and your family,
right here at home.


Take a closer look at Glades General Hospital...
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Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee


Thursday, January 17, 2008







ThrsrUav, aurY


Announcements


Important Information: Please
read your ad carefully the first
day it appears. In case of an
inadvertent error, please noti-
fy us prior to the deadline list-
ed. We will not be responsible
for more than 1 incorrect
insertion, or for more than the
extent of the ad rendered val-
ueless by such errors.
Advertiser assumes responsi-
bility for all statements, names
and content of an ad, and
assumes responsibility for any
claims against Independent
Newspapers. All advertising
is subject to publisher's
approval. The publisher
reserves the right to accept or
S rtejec 6ty.eor all copy, and to
insert above the copy the word
"advertisement". All ads
accepted are subject to credit
approval, All ads must conform
to Independent Newspapers'
'style and are restricted to
their proper classifications.
Some classified categories
require advance payment.
.These classifications are
denoted with an asterisk *.
Independent Newspapers will
never knowingly accept any
'advertisement that is illegal or
considered fraudulent. In all
'cases of questionable value,
'such as promises of guaran'
S 'teed income from work-at-
home programs or other offers
to send money in advance for
a product or service we
advise you to check with the
Attoreny General's Consumer
Fraud Line at 1-800-220-5424,
and/or The Better Business
Bureau, 800-464-6331 for pre-
vinlisc enmnlaint.


Consignment Equipment
& Machinery Auction
January 19th 9 am
Trucks & Equipment 10 am
Auction Site; Go 20 miles west of
LaBelle to Riverdale, at the
Tractor Supply store take a right
onto S. Olga Dr. Go a quarter
mile look for signs on site.
Bring your Equipment to the
Auction site beginning Mon.,
Jan. 14 at 9 am
We will take cash, check with a
bank letter of guarantee, MC,
Visa, Discover & Debit Card
12% Buyer premium with
2% cash discount. Check our
I website for terms & conditions
I landauctionservice.com
(239) 936-4121
Frank E. Land
Auctioneer
AB2084 AU2814
oAbsolute AuctionI! Developer
S close-out sale. New 1,2 & 3
bedroom condos in Viera
Beach, FL. 20 left from
250+. 10 are being sold AB-
SOLUTE February 10 at 1pm.
Viera Holiday Inn.
(941)373-1433 www.Mar-
shaWolakAuctions.com
AU3600 AB2578 BK536374.
Join all the people who
say, "Isold It Intheclas-
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CURR PIT MIX PUPPIES (3) -
9 wks old, to GOOD home
Only. (863)675-2844
GIANT SCHNAUZER- full
blooded, 1 1/2 yrs old,
needs room to run, to good
home only (931)244-5697


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Moving sale
PIONEER, Sat., Jan.19, 8am
-4pm, 320 Hendry Isles Blvd.
Household items, furniture,
tools & much more!
Multi-Family Don't Miss it!.


Tall Guy- Secure, Profes., To
meet Attractive Gal or Friends
for Dining, Traveling, etc. Call
(863)946-3123 Lets meet!



Mortgage Broker's School -
Become Licensed!!! A
course that has been ap-
proved by the state to meet
the 24 hr. education require-
ment. Courses will be held in
Clewiston, Cost $269 Jan.
25, 26 & 27. 239-274-2000.
Real Estate School Made
Easy, LLC.


GET COVERED....Run your ad
STATEWIDE! You can run
your classified ad in over
100 Florida newspapers for
$475. Call this newspaper
or (866)742-1373 for more
details or visit: www.florida-
classifieds.com.
What Destroys Relation-
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and Read Dianetics by L.
Ron Hubbard Send $20.00
to: Hubbard Dianetics Foun-
dation, 3102 N. Habana
Ave., Tampa FL 33607
(813)872-0722.


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Em'lo t


Advertising Sales Manager -
National Newspaper Place-
ment Services (N2PS) Is
seeking an experienced sales
person with management ex-
perience to lead the sales
team. N2PS, a subsidiary of
the Florida Press Associa-
tion, sells and services print
and online advertising for
newspapers. Successful ac-
count management, proven
leadership skills required and
an undergraduate degree or
equivalent related experience
required. Email your cover
letter, resume and salary his-
tory to: hr@n2ps.com. EOE,
drug-free workplace.
Advertising Sales Represen-
tative National Newspaper
Placement.Services (N2PS)
is seeking an experienced
sales person to sell print and
online advertising. N2PS, a
subsidiary of the Florida
Press Association, sells and
services print and online ad-
vertising for newspapers.
Demonstrated success with
previous media sales and an
undergraduate degree or
equivalent related experience
required. Online sales experi-
ence a plus. Email your cov-
er letter, resume and salary
history to: hr@n2ps.com.
EOE, drug-free workplace.
Colonial Life seeks an entre-
preneurial professional with
sales management experi-
ence to become a District
Manager. A Life/Health li-
cense is required. This op-
portunity brings with it
substantial earning potential.
Please contact: mere-
dith.brewer@colonial-
life c o m or call
(904)424-5697.
Driver- BYNUM. TRANSPORT-
needs qualified drivers for
Central Florida- Local & Na-
tional OTR positions. Food
grade tanker, no hazmat, no
pumps, great benefits, com-
petitive pay & new equip-
ment. (866)GO-BYNUM.
Need 2 years experience.


Emlomnti
Full TimeI


Employment
mnjFull Tim


THE CITY OF CLEWISTON HAS THE
FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Police Dispatcher Immediate Opening
Position requires ability to receive complaints &
dispatch police, animal control and/or fire units as
needed. Maintain various logs and reports; pro-
vide assistance in records as necessary. Experi-
ence preferred, but will train. MUST BE WILLING &
ABLE TO WORK SHIFT WORK. Position is open till
filled.

Compliance/Safety Manager -
Utilities Department
Position is responsible for ensuring compliance
with various state and federal governmental agen-
ies 'and 'ability to meet reporting requirementss' of
same. Coordinates standards training and safety
training for all utility employees as they apply from
the regulatory agencies. College degree preferred.
Must possess computer skills.

The City of Clewiston is an Equal Opportunity Em-
ployer. All positions are open till filled. Applica-
tions may be picked up at Clewiston City Hall, 115
W. Ventura Ave., Clewiston, FL.

& I


Experience. required in basic accounting or
bookkeeping, proficient in MS Word, & Excel.
Responsibilities include accounts payable, ACH
processing and basic accounting functions. Must be
self motivated. Excellent salary with great benefits.

Send resume to:
Everglades Federal Credit Union, 1099 W. Ventura
Ave. Clewiston, FL 33440 Attn: M. Smith or email
resume to: martasmith0cevergladesfcu.comr


Driver: DON'T JUST START
YOUR CAREER, START IT
RIGHTI Company Sponsored
CDL training In 3 weeks.
Must be 21. Have ODL? Tui-
tion reimbursement! CRST.
(866)917-2778.
Drivers: CALL TODAY! Bonus
& Paid Orientation 36-43cpm
Earn over $1000 weekly Ex-
cellent Benefits Class A and
3 mos recent OTR required
(800)635-8669.
EDUCATION
Campus Registrar

(0pbcc

To supervise all phases of
admissions, registration,
and academic record man-
agement activities. Respon-
sibilities will also include the
resolution of student issues
and appeals, coordination of
student transcripts, and
oversight and training of de-
partment staff as well as
acting as a liaison to internal
and external entities regard-
ing college policies/proce-
dures, State laws, and the
Department of Education
rules.
The successful candidate
will have a Bachelor's degree
in a related field along with a
minimum of 4-7 years of re-
lated experience.
Learn more or apply online
at www.pbcc.edu. Office of
Human Resources, Palm
Beach Community College,
4200 Congress Avenue,
Lake Worth, FL 33461.
EOE/AA/VP/ADA

Shop from a gift catalog
that's updated regulaly:
the classifleds.


Get Crane Trained!
Crane/Heavy Equip Training.
National Certification. Place-
ment Assistance. Financial
Assistance. Georgia School
of Construction.
www.Heavy5.com Use code
"FLCNH" or call
(866)218-2763.
Help Wanted for Cemetery
and General Maint Tech.
Need experience operating
backhoe. Must have Class A
CDL. Apply at Akin-Davis Fu-
neral Home, Hwy 80, LaBelle.
(863)675-2125
MAKE IT GREAT IN 2008!
$10 is all you need to start
your own Avon business
all Gwen (888)265-1256
Notice: Post Office Positions
Now Available. Avg. Pay
$20/hour or $57K annually
including Federal Benefits
and OT. Get your exam guide
materials now.
(866)713-4492 USWA. Fee
Req.
Palm Terrace of Clewiston
Maintenance Director
Full Time Position to oversee
maint dept., as well as
hskping & laundry for
skilled nursing facility.
Previous exp. preferred.
Apply in person to
301 S. Gloria.St.,
or fax resumes to
(863)983-6698.
EOE
WANT HOME MOST WEEK-
ENDS WITH MORE PAY?
Run Heartland's Southeast
Regional! $.45/mile compa-
ny drivers, $1.28 for Opera-
tors! 12 months OTR
required. HEARTLAND EX-
PRESS (800)441-4953
www.heartlandexpress.com.
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the classifleds


iEimploy nt
Full TimeI


FullTime^-^^


SECRETARY

Type & maintain
filing system. Assist
in preparation of
special projects. Data
entry, generate RO.'s
& requisitions. Record notes & produce
minutes of meetings. Order office
supplies. Respond to phone call and
messages. Handle petty cash. Excellent
computer skills utilizing MS programs.
Flexible schedule when necessary. HS
diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum
of 2 years of related experience.
FAX RESUMES TO: 954-967-3477



~FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER-
(Social & Human Service Assistants L1)
(#64082236)
Home visitor position with Healthy
Families Program at Hendry County
Health Department in Clewiston;
knowledge of child development &
cultural diversity; must have valid
Florida driver's license, reliable
transportation, & ability to travel;
Background screening & fingerprinting
required. EEO/AA. Apply on line:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com or
Call Jeannie @ 863-983-1408
x 532 for more details

FAMILY PRESERVATION COUNSELOR
Immokalee Seminole Reservation -

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has an opening'for
a Family Preservation Counselor. Competitive
salary and excellent benefits including Health,
Dental and 401K. BS degree with transcript
confirming a major field of study in Social Work,
Psychology, Mental Health. Min. 2 yrs. exp. in
field of behavioral health, exp. with multi-
diagnosed individuals, family system work and
community based treatment. Valid FL drivers
lisc. Fax res. w/ salary req. to (239) 658-1813 or
email amdixon@semtribe.com


The GEO Group, Inc.


The GEO Group, Inc.
A worldwide leader in privatized corrections

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, DEPENDENT
LIFE INSURANCE & 401 K RETIREMENT

* CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
**New Wages**
* CHAPLAIN
* LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
* FOOD SERVICE CLERK

MOORE HAVEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
1990 East SR 78NW
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone 868-946-2420
Fax 863-946-2487
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V


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HENDRY REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
Where It'sAITAbout Getting Bette?
LPN I or II (FT,PT, Perdlem)
FL LPN Lic.& IV Certi. Willing to work flexible schedule.
Full time ER RN III Stalf/Supervsor
Valid FL lic. Min 3 yrs exp., ACLS, PALS req.
Perdlem RN Nursng Supervsor
Valid EL RN lic. 5 + yrs. clinical exp. Must have 3 yrs charge or super-
visory status. ACLS PALS reo,.
Per Diem- C.NA or C.NA Monitor Tech
Must possess a valid C.NA Cert. and exp. monitoring rhythm recognition.
Full time Registered Nurse
Must possess a valid FL license w/ at least I yr. exp in
area of expertise.
Full time -.HltMSuperspr ii
RHlAwith two+ yrs sup exp or RiIT o with three+ -yrs sup
exp: MustIdemnisfrite an excelfeht ttdmrriand of thejCD-
CM Classification system and DRG methodology. Must have
the ability to use computerized medical recordabstract and
encoder, and possess good technical skills.
Full time Medical Office Manager (La e Clinic)
Candidate should have a in of 3yrs med office management ee-
rience in a phlciadn's office. Ths position reouires skill in developing
and maintaining effective relationships with medical and adminis
sta patients, and the public.
Per diem Laboratory Assistant
Previous experience with specimen collection preferred
Full time Foundation/Marketing Coordinator
Previous exp in marketing eferred. Must e with MS ice
applications andssess nigh of eca a oanizational
skill wi strong comuc and interpersor-skills.,
Full time Housekeeper (Fhurs/ Fri 6:00am -2:30pm,
Sat/Sun 6:00am 6:30pm)
Prev housekeeping exp in a hospital or hotel pref.
Must maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
www.hendgyegional.org
Phone: 863-902-3023 or Fax resume to: 863-983-0805
Drug Free Workplace EOE



JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
(Spanish-Speaking)
NOAH, Inc. is seeking to fill the
position of FSW

This individual will be responsible for
providing basic social service needs to
individuals and/or families thru a direct
referral process. Reliable transportation
w/proof of insurance is required.

Must have an AA degree in Social
Services and 1 yr. experience providing
direct client services to families or have a
HS Diploma/GED and 2 yrs client
services experience.

Questions should be directed to:
Claudia Garrison @ 561-992-8687.

Mail resumes/applications:
NOAH, Inc., 601 Covenant Drive,
Belle Glade, FL 33430,
Attn: C. Tomlin, PSM. Until 01/21/08.

NOAH, Inc. is an EODFWP Employer.

HELP WANTED
BRIDGE TECHNICIAN
RELIEF/AIRPORT FBO RELIEF
Involves the operation of the Fort Denaud
Bridge allowing the passage of water
traffic. Assist pilots, answer radio, check
fuel facilities and fill out appropriate daily
forms. Must possess a current valid State
of Florida Drivers' License. This position
is as'need & opened until filled.
Job descriptions & applications can be
obtained at 100 E. El Paso St., Satellite
Office in Clewiston & at 165 S. Lee St.,
the Courthouse Square in LaBelle in the
HR Department.
Vet Pref. EEO. Drug Free. Applicants
needing assistance in the application
process should contact the Hendry
County Commissioners HR department
(863)612-4782.


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- 1/2 acre lot located on Crescent Dr. Owner will build
to suit $80K
- Montura Ranch CBS home with over 3600 sq.ft
Must see to appreciate
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- 5450 square feet! Located at the corner of Davidson
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irgation system $400,000
*Clew ton 2 DUPLEX, 21/ each. CALL US, WE HAVE MORE
REDUCED AGAIN $230,000 PROPER ESATREDUCEDPRICES.


home has been recently reduced and
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pool. With a little extra LOVE, this
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'ERFECTfor Professional Use. Start
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ll 5at $149,500,Each.
e Dr., Beautiful 2BR/1BAw/a private
Sthe Caloosahatchee, $285K
hse.ely gorgeous 3BR/2BA MH
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46 units 7x15, 8x15, 10x15,
10x30, 12x30, 15x25. Full
electric, secure on Commereio
St. 350 ft. from Clewiston
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AIR CONDITIONERS (3) (2)
Kenmore w/warranties, 50
btu's, (1) Arctic King 1300
watts. $400 (863)261-1064
WINDOW A/C With remote,
12,000 btu's, like new. $150
firm (863)763-1079


BLACK STOVE/MICROWAVE
COMBO very good condi-
tion $350 (863)517-0244
DISHWASHER Whirlpool, like
new. $95 (941)545-8746
Lakeport, FL
ELECTRIC STOVE Apartment
size, like new. $125 firm
(863)763-1079
GAS DRYER Frigidaire, w/all
options, $200 or best offer.
863)467-6886 or
61-723-0257
GAS STOVE Magic Chef, 30",
$20.0 or best offer.
(863)467-6886 or
61-723-0257
REFRIGERATOR GE, Black,
Side By Side. Good shape.
$300 (863)634-0779


REFRIGERATOR Side by
side, 25cu ft, Kenmore,
almd, water/ice in door, runs
great. $250 (863)467-5616
STOVE GE, Rangetop, excel-
lent condition $50
(863)763-6023
STOVE Kenmore, Electric,
White, Clean. $50
(863)467-2366
STOVE Whirlpool, Electric,
Almond, Clean. $50
(217)853-5606 Clewiston
WASHER Kenmore, Front
loader. Energy efficient.
$335 (863)675-0548
WASHER Whirlpool, extra
large capacity, excellent con-
dition $75 (863)763-6023
WASHER Whirlpool, white, in
very good condition $125
firm (863)517-0244
'WASHERS & DRYERS 1
STACK UNITS
$95 & up, 1 yr warranty
REFRIGERATORS & STOVES
(239)694-0778



MICROWAVE GE Spectrum,
over stove, $100
(863)467-6769
SHARP MICROWAVE It
bake, broils, roasts, grills &
microwaves, large size, like
new, $150 (863)697-2033



-STORAGE SHEDS-
Why Rent When
You Can Own?
We Finance Everyone!
All Size Sheds Available
800-330-8106



BICYCLES Men & Women's
matching Schwinn, like new.
$150 for both or will separ-
ate. Neg. (863)763-0221
TORKER BOARDWALK`- 26"
ladies Cruiser bicycle; 6 spd,
good cond. $7d5
(863)447-0856



BUILDINGS FOR SALE "Rock
Bottom Prices!" 25x30 Now
$4100. 25x40 $5400. 30x40
$6400. 35x50 $8790. 35x70
$11,990. 40x80 $14,900.
Others. MANUFACTURER DI-
RECT since 1980...
(800)668-5422.



ALUMINUM WINDOWS 1
30x30, tinted, 1 40x30, very
good condition. $30 will sep-
arate. (863)763-1997
MOBILE HOME STEPS Fiber-
glass w/ handrails. New. 5
step & 4 step. $750 for both,
will sep. (863)763-4527
PRESSURE TREATED PLY-
WOOD (5 sheets 3/4") 4x8,
& (5) 8' 4x4 posts, $200 for
all (863)261-4633 you haul
WHITE PORCELAIN LAVATO-
RY- with one lever chrome
faucet, beige countertop, like
new $20 (863)467-8681


Double Stroller MacLaren,
side by side, seat reclines,
gray, 1 yr. old, pd $360, sell
225. (863)610-1750
LIFEJACKET VESTS (2) -
small, up to 90 lbs., $20.
(863)467-1373


SHIRTS & SHORTS 20 piec-
es in all. Large & Extra
Large. $50 for all, will sep.
(863)467-2366


LAP TOP COMPUTER Aver-
tex. $400 or best offer.
(863)673-6620
LEXMARK X63 PRINTER All
in one printer, fax, copier,
scanner. $25 or best offer.
(863)983-2241 Clewiston
PRINTER & SCANNER HP
Deskjet 940C, HP Scanjet
3570C, all manuals $35
(863)675-6973


CERAMIC KILN Paragon,
240v, 50 amp, shelves, etc.,
24" x 36". $300 or trades?
(863)467-7415



BED SPREAD King size. $25
- (863)467-1032
TWIN BED COVERS (2 SETS)-
white, good condition, w/1
set of sheets, $10
(863)467-4253


ARMOIR Black mirrored,
$200 or best offer. Call
863-675-3676
BED full sz., comp. w/brass
headboard, 2 sets of sheets,
mattress cover & 2 spreads,
$400. (863)227-6210
BEI king size, $300.
(863)675-2959
BEDROOM SET Girls, Twin
sleigh bed (Head/footboard),
dresser, mirror nightstand
$350 863-824-2617
BEDROOM SET Real wood, 7
drawer dresser w/full mirror
& 6 small shelves, king size
frame. $100 (863)261-5271
BEDS Bunk bed frame,
wooden & twin bed, $75/will
sep. Call 863-673-4354
BOOK SHELVES Solid oak,
free standing. $25
(863)610-2126
CAPTAINS BED with desk &
6 drawers, $50.
(863)763-7609
CHINA CABINET Drexel,
large, walnut color, solid
wood, $250 will deal.
(561)793-9463 evenings
COFFEE & END TABLE Glass
top. $25 for both
(863)467-2153
COMPUTER DESK &'CHAIR -
Good condition. $30 or best
offer for both.
(863)467-2153
DINETTE SET All wood,
small 4 chairs, like new. $50
863)674-1222 or
239)823-6798
DINING SET 4 leather &
chrome chairs, black/multi
colored table. $75
.(863)610-2126
DR TABLE & CHAIRS casual,
hunter green, natural wood,
w/tile top & leaf, $150 will
deal. (561)793-9463 aft 6.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
Large washed oak. $75
(863)674-1222 or
239)823-6798
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER -
quality, $ 1 5 0 .
(863)675-2959
LA-Z-BOY RECLINER- light
blue, $25 (740)202-3517
LIVINGROOM SET- Hunter
green, 5 pc. Must go! $500
neg. Call Kristina before 5:30
pm 863-357-0391 Okee
LOVESEAT floral design, $75
(863)467-5477
LR SUITE 3 pc, w/2tables,
lamps, excellent condition
$350 (863)763-2017
PARSONS CHAIRS (2) $20
(863)467-8681
POOL TABLE Regulation
Size, $400. 863-673-4354
ROLL AWAY BED $70
(863)357-2829


SOFA slip cover style, jean
material, excellent condition,
incids ottoman, $100
(863)763-7983
SOFA & LOVESEAT both re-
clining, microfiber, tan, ex-
cellent cond., 1 1/2 yr old,
$400 (863)763-7983
SOFA & LOVESEAT Dk green
Berkline, recliners on both
ends, fold down table in mid-
dle. $300 (863)634-9861
SOFA Red leather. Beautiful.
Asking $275 (863)675-3888
after 7pm
SOFA BED Fair condition.
$100 or best offer.
(863)983-2241 Clewiston
area only please.



GOLF CART Club Car w/roof.
Came from Up North, Excel-
lent condition. $1700
(863)467-2824
GOLF CART New Honda mo-
tor. Just needs some TLC.
Asking $500 (863)302-4442
GOLF CLUBS (100) Misc.,
All brands. Many good. $890
for, all, will sep.
(863)946-3123
GOLF CLUBS- 100 misc.
clubs, Calloway, Lynx, Ping,
Etc. Good quality. $800. Will,
sep. 863-946-3123


AR 15 COLT Mardin 44 Mag-
num, Browning lever action
22. $2600 will separate.
(863)532-9881
HIPOINT 9mm semi auto
pistol, 7 shot magazine,
new, $300. (863)467-2315
Iv. msg,
MAC PISTOL 1935's, 7.65 L
cal, 90% good, carried by
French & German Army Offi-
cers. $475 (937)215-0307
MARLIN 44 MAGNUM- 100
rounds of ammo, Cowboy
load, 240 grain, Still in box.
$400 863-675-8402
S&W 640 STAINLESS 357
mag 5 Shot, Snubbie, $425
(772)461-8822 Ft. Pierce
TAURUS 745 45 cal., semi
auto pistol, (2) 7 shot maga-
zines, new, $450.
(863)467-2315 Iv. msg.
WINCHESTER Pre 1964
30/30 carbine, condition
90%+. $495 or best offer.
(937)215-0307
Winchester Pump, 243 Ruger
with scope, 30/30 Winches-
ter & Browning 22, $1500.
863-532-9881



AB LOUNGE Sport (AKA Ab
Lounger 2) $50
(239)986-0296
EXERCISE BIKE- Asking $10
(863)946-3622
FULL HOME GYM Includes a
large amount of weights,
bench, poles & more. $300
or best offer. (863)357-7867
STAIRMASTER 3600 Gym
model, Used, Fully computer-
ized w/pulse, calorie burner &
more $600 (863)357-7867
STATIONARY BIKE good
condition $ 2o5 .
(863)467-1373
WEIGHT BENCH Plus 300
lbs of weight, bar & dumb-
bells. $125 or best offer.
(863)517-1605


LUGGAGE SET Samsonite,
wheeled, soft side, 2 pc
green, 29" & 21" $350
(863)763-9096
Your new car could be In
today's paper. Have you
looked for It?


PATIO FURNITURE- Brand
new, Bristol Collection, $200
(863)467-6769


ELEC SCOOTER in good con-
dition, $150 (863)467-5477
SCOOTER New condition.
$600. (863)467-9892
WHEEL CHAIR'- Excellent
condition. Paid $300, Asking
$100 (863)467-9892


AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train
for high paying Aviation
Maintenance Career. FAA ap-
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aid if qualified Job place-
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(888)349-5387.
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from home. Medical, busi-
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criminal justice. Job place-
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if qualified. Call
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CHURCH PEW In GREAT'
condition, just refinished.'
$30 (954)793-3203 Okee-
chobee area
HOT WATER TANK for mo-
bile home, 110v, 30 gallon,
new in unopened box, $225.'
(863)484-0395
'LIDS 2 rolls, ridged galva-'
nized, 1-20"x50' &'.
1-18"x50'. New. $60. will
separate. (863)763-5762
NOW AVAILABLE! 2008 POST.
OFFICE JOBS. $18-$20/HR..
NO EXPERIENCE, PAID.
TRAINING, FED BENEFITS,-
VACATIONS. CALL.
(800)910-9941 TODAY! REF,
#FLO8.
QUILT TOPS (5) Ready to.
quilt. $500 for all, will sep.
Call for more information.
(863)763-5163
RADIO LOCATION SYSTEM -
Tracker Maxima, great range,
2 collars, batt pouch, it wght,
$600 (239)349-6119
Resurfacing/American Ruba-
roc (TM) your #1 Choice for
Safety Surfaces introduces
our State of the Art Mist Se-
ries! SPECIALI Demo sites
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BANJO Harmony, 5 string,,
$100. (863)467-6148
BASS GUITAR Fender, 4'
string & Crate 100 watt amp,
$325 will sell separately.
(863)946-1802
DRUM SET- Pearl 13 piece.
$700. (863)261-1235
ELECTRIC ORGAN Good-
condition, needs tuning,
$350 or best offer. Call
(863) 634-9017
GUITAR Harmony, Arch Top,
$100. (863)467-6148
ORGAN All instruments in-,
cluded, excellent condition,
$1200 or best of-
fer(863)467-4253
ORGAN Imperial, $50.
(863)610-1092
ORGAN Wurlitzer Profession-
al, $200. (863)610-1092
PIANO Harrison Spinet, ex-
cellent condition. Quality
tone. $1000 or best offer.
You pick up. (863)763-4053
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK -
Akai, 35 tapes & accesso-
ries. $150 (863)357-0344



FILE CABINETS (3) 2 drawer
metal, very good condition.
$25 for all, will separate.
(863)763-4297


FREE ESTIMATES
Residential & Commercial
Member of the BBB
Metal Roofs, Re-Roofs, Roof Repairs
Office (863) 675-7045
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C4/2.5 CBS Home on fenced corner lot,
Only $209,000
*3/2, MH large lot, Holiday Isles Mobile
Home Park. Only $69,900.
S3/2 CBS Home on Sugarland Circle.
Great Starter Home only $165,000!
2/1 Home on Sagamore Ave. $130,000
.3/3 MH in Seminole Manor $120,000
BringAl Offlrs!! 32 CBS n Northside $220K
2/1 CBS Home, Reduced to $149,900
Seller will pay $5K towards closing costs.
-Spacious 3/2, Newly rem. kitchen and
fenced backyard Only $170K.
*Just Listed, Well kept 3/2 w/florida room &
workshop on E. Esperanza Just $164,9000!
*3/2 MH in Tower Lakes only $129,000
*3/2 Home w/large Family Room, Northside
$225,000
3/2 CBS Home on comer lot. $150,000
*2 3/2 CBS Homes on Harlem Academy-
New Construction. Only $169,500 Owner
motivated!
MOORE HAVEN/ LAKEPORT
*2/2 Palm Harbor, 55+ Community,
upgrades & extras galore! $142,500
*Like New 2/2 MH w/lrg sunroom.
MH Yacht Club. Reduced to $118.5K


32/1 MH-Lakeport with direct Lake
0" Access. Reduced to $109K
*3/2 MH, fireplace, completely fenced. $925K
* Spacious 2/2 in Lakeport. Completely
Remodeled. Lake "0" Access $269,000
*Like new 3/2 CBS Thatcher Blvd,
Ship eligible $164,900
PIONEER / LADECA / FLAGHOLE
'3 or 4 BD, 2 BA. Custom Log Home
on +/- 5 acres. Call for details
ACREAGE, LAND & LOTS
*Commercial lot 100xI15. Great loca-
tion Bond St. Only $49,900
*3/2 MH on 5 acres ready for nursery
or livestock. $220,000
*Buildable lot on Del Monte Ave.
$129,900, Owner Financing Available
*.33 ac lot in Port LaBelle $59,000
*2 lots, Horseshoe Acres Only $59,000
Highlands Co. 10, 28, & 80 AC.
Owner Financing Available
MONTURA
'3.75 Acres, Ideal for Big Family with
Horses Only $89,500
S1.25 acreLots available. Starting at $25,000
*32 MHmRivRerieSt. 1.8aOe.Only$105K
COMMERCIAL
*Operating medical office w/retail, great
location only $475,000
SMobile Home Park. Great Investment
Opportunity. Includes CBS Home


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420 E. SUGARLAND HWY.
[ij a(863) 983-6663 (863) 983-9770
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AFTER HOURS:
ANN DYESS LAURA SMITH TRAVIS DYESS ANGELICA GONZAIEZ
'(863) 983-8979 Broker Associate (863)228-2215 SE HABLA ESPANOL
(863)599-1209 (863)228-0023
RESIDENTIAL 3BR, 2BA with loft room (has BA VACANT LAND
Condo Bass Capital $159,000 (2) as well) $379,000 MH Lot in Sherwood $24,900
4BR, 2BA New Home Reduced to 3BR, 2BA with pool reduced to Montura 1.25 acre lots available
$295,000$269,900 Call for Listings.
$295,000 2BR IBA cottage on 3.68 acres Calfor Listings.
3BR, 2BA Royal Palm $249,000 PB County $200 000 Flaghole 2.41 ac $110,000
2BR, 2BA Really Cute $125K 3BR, 2 BA with pool on man- Woodlands S/D 2 lots reduced to
3BR, 2BA 2 acres Flaghole made lake $310,000 $32,500 each
$240,000 Seller Wants All Offers 3R, 2BA large screened porch Pioneer 11 lots together
$249,000
4BR, 2BA Fully Furnished North- 3BR, 2BA CBS home with very $45,000 each
side $310,000 large back yard $259,900 Mobile HoriQ)lO!j 9,500
3/4BR 2 1/2BA on lake $377,500 MOBILE HOMES 11 Montura lots $16,000 each
2 or 3BR, rear yard 4BR, 2BA, DWMH $134,900
$239.0017 ,000 p.m. COMMERCIAL
$239,00 2BABri ',fc000d P.M. 3BR, 2BA Tower Lakes $119,900 COMMERCIAL
3BR, 2BA Brick, fenced back 3BR, 2BA SWMH Montura 1.25 Cabinet Shop 4800 sq. ft. & Apt.
yard $215,000 acres furnished $98,000 $200,000
4BR, 2BA with pool $174,900 SWMH on 4 Lots (4.56 acres) in Turn-key movie theater on US27
3BR, 2BA New Home $279,900 Woodland S/D $275,000 $495,000 or building only
3BR, 3BA New Home $299.900 3BR, 2BA DWMH Harlem $84,900 $395,000
381:FH4j4 5 3BR, 2BA DWMH with 2.5 acres
acre Intec "l, Montura $150,000 FOR RENT
3BR, 28A on 25aaresPcneer -dj. 2.5 3BR, 2BA SWMH landscapedFOR.RET
acres also available $175,000 yard Montura $97,500 2/2.5 T/homes ind. util. $1500 p.m.






Rural Properties *2.5-10 ac tracts in LaDeca -gpat deals! Call Today!
*1(005 Art Lawrence Rd. 3.13 ac. close to Lake "O" $150K ILorida CountryEstates Highlarli CO Qnly2 lotseft!
2.3 acres w/ gorgeous house $152,500 *MonturaLots Startingat$165K
"116 Taft Blvd. 2/2 fixer upper on 2.5 ac. $180K We Have ManyMoreLots To Chsoose om
*13600 Queen Ave. MH & Metal Bldg. on 5 ac $249.9K
*5 ac in Montura w/ home crossed fenced $279.9K Rentals
*13371 Naval Ave. 10ac $289K *4BD/2BA Sky Valley New,,Beautifulal,650
*10 ac. Mini Ranch comes furnished 601 Al Don 2/1 Apartments Brand New Starting $75
Farming Rd. $489K Some Owner Financing *5 acres house furnished Pioneer $1,000


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Sale
For Yard Fill

Delivery
Grading
Driveway Rock
Sod.
Palm Trees
Call for information & prices.

(5196-73or(6)9236


COCKATOOS 1 mated pair of
umbrella cockatoos w/Irg
cage. $1500 (863)763-6778
MOLUCCAN COCKATOO 1
very friendly male, w/lrg cor-
ner cage. $1000
(863)763-6778


CAMERA PHONE Nextel
1930, brand new, pd $450,
ask ing $ 3 0 0 .
(863)227-3348



SINK TOP White bath vanity,
19 x 25, new, never used.
$30 (863)357-0868



HOT TUB Vita Spa, holds 4
people, excellent condition,
$850 (863)357-8296
POOL Above ground. $75
(863)763-3631



SEWING MACHINE Ken-
more, with wood cabinet,
with attachments, $65. Call
863-801-3412



AMPLIFIER Rockford Fos-
gate Punch P250.2, Brand
new in box $150.
(239)986-0296
STEREO KLH speakers, Ken-
wood receiver, JVC dual
cassette, RCA 6 cd changer,
$200 (863)763-2017
STEREO Radio & Tape
player. Has CD, but doesn't
work, all else works great.
$25 (863)467-1032


BIG SCREEN TV 54", Good
condition. Needs plexiglass.
$150 or best offer.
(863)634-9017
FLATSCREEN TV 50", works
great. $350 or best offer.
Call (863)228-6324 leave
message
HEAD REST TV Universal, w/
DVD, Wireless Headphones.
$650 neg. (863)673-6620
RCA COLOR TV 27", cabinet
model. $100 (863)763-9096
after 5pm or leave message.
TELEVISION 13" Samsung.
$20 (863)763-7497 after 6
pm
TELEVISION 25" Zenith con-
sole. $65 (863)763-7497 af-
ter 6 pm
TELEVISION 27", color, Ze-
nith, on stand w/rollers, $50
(740)202-3517
WALL MOUNT for up to 30"
flat panel HD TV. $75
(863)467-6548
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The classified ads


ALUMINUM EXT LADDER 24
foot. $70 (863)467-8250
CHIPPER SHREDDER Crafts-
man, 8.5 hp, all accessories.
$150 (941)545-8746 Lake-
port, FL
HOBART MIG WELDER han-
dler 175, less than 10 hrs:,
w/cart & gauges, $450.
(863)697-1703
SNAP-ON TOOL BOX $2200
or best offer (863)697-3802
TABLE. SAW Works, exc.
cond. $150. Call
561-644-5418

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purchase something
deer? Pick up some
extra bucks when you
sell your used Items In
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CHIPPER / SHREDDER 5 hp,
Like new. $250
(863)673-3122
CHIPPER/SHREDDER Crafts-
man, 8 hp, runs good. $75
(863)467-0734
JOHN DEERE GATOR '02 -
4x2, 405 hours, manual
dump, soft top, like new
tires. $4000 (863)697-9704
LAWN MOWER MTD 38" cut,
12.5 hp B & S, runs good.
$150(863)467-0734
LAWN MOWER Murray 22"
cut, 5.75 hp motor, push
mower. $60 (863)801-4519
RIDING LAWN MOWER,
Yazoo, 42" cut, 16 hp. Front
deck. $600. 863-675-1224
ROTOTILLER, Sears, chain
drive, runs good, $250 or
best offer. (561)790-3681
ZTR MOWER Snapper, 15 hp
Kohler, 42" cut, runs &
mows great. $800 or trades?
(863)467-7415


Okeechobee Livestock
Market Sales
Every Monday-12pm & every
Tuesday-11am. 763-3127
ROOSTER Young, Beautiful
$25. (863)801-9494


SADDLE Corriente, 15",
tooled, excellent condition,
$450. (863)946-1802


WESTERN SADDLE- 15", dia-
mond spots, good condition,
$100. (863)675-3032


HOME BASED, Magazine for
Hendry Co. No exp. necessary.
P/T Hrs. Clients estab. for you.
Net $75K+. Retiring.
$24,900 (941)228-8110



FURNISHED CONDO 2 br, 2
ba, 2nd floor across from
marina, pool & lake access.
$1200/mo neg based on
lease. Call (863)228-3013
FURNISHED CONDO -2 br, 2
ba in quiet complex next to
Lake Okeechobeepool, fit-
ness room & more! $1200/mo
neg based on term of lease.
(863)228-3013


CLEWISTON 3br, lba, large
porch, 402 East Ventura,
$850/mo + $850 sec, No
Pets (863)805-2872 Trisha
CLEWISTON 5br, 2ba, large
yard, 316 E Obispo, NO pets
$900 /mo + $900 sec
(863)805-2872 Trisha
CLEWISTON 2 br, 2 ba,
fenced yard, driveway.
$1095/mo + sec dep.
(262)989-2571
CLEWISTON 2/1, 1004
Johnson Rd., $700/mo +
$700 sec. No Pets
(863)805-2872 Trisha
CLEWISTON 3br, lba, 417 E
Trinidad, large porch,
$850/mo + $850 sec, No
pets (863)805-2872 Trisha


Foreclosure! 3BR/2BA
$32,100! Only $238/Mo! 5%
down 20 years @ 8% apr.
Buy, 4/BR $421/Mo! For list-
ings (800)366-9783 Ext
5798.
HUD Home! $397/Mo!
4BR/3BA (5% down 20
years @ 8% apr) More
Homes Available from
$199/Mo! For listings call
(800)366-9783 Ext 5669.
HUD HOMES! 4BR/3BA
$397/mo! 3/BR Foreclosure!
$199/mo! Stop Renting! 5%
dw, 20 yrs @ 8% apr For
Listings (800)366-9783 Ext
5853.
MONTURA RANCHES 4br,
2ba, 1A acre, Doublewide,
'$1300 mo. Or best offer. Call
Jose 786-423-9787 or
863-228-6370
MOORE HAVEN- 3 bedroom,
$700/month Call
(772)589-0794 or
772)633-9719
MOORE HAVEN RENTALS- Ef-
ficiency apt, furnished w/util.
$160/wk. 3br, 2ba CBS,
$900. 3/2 MH on acre
fenced yard $800. Large 2/2
+ den, 1/3 ac, 'tile floors,
$850. 2br, 2ba $600. 1br
1 ba apt, $500.
(863)509-0096
PORT LABELLE: 7048 Tide
Cir. 4br/2ba. New home
$900/mo. 954-658-1552 Eu-
gene
RIVER FRONT Spacious 2
BR, 21/A BA, 2 Car gar. W&D,
Satellite dish. Great view!
863-517-1935 East LaBelle
How do you find a Job in
today's competitive
market? In the employ-
ment section of the clas-
sffieds



OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE -
For doctor, lawyer, accoun-
tant, etc. 112 WC Owen, Cle-
wiston. (239)994-7368
How fast can your car
go? It can go even faster
when you sell It In the
classlfieds.


CLEAN PROFESSIONAL MALE
Seeks Same to share 4 BR, 2
BA. East of Okeechobee. $135
wk. Call (863)824-6112 or
(772)-349-8637
Your new home could be
In today's paper. Have
you looked for It?



TURKEY CREEK Double wide
& Guest house w/dock.
Call Mr. Wallin (305)743-3799
(970)222-7682


Real Estate


CLEWISTON
Bass Capitol Condo, Unit 301.
Fully furnished. Reduced to
$135K. (863)983-1797



FOR SALE OR RENT
BIG 2.5 Acre Lot
Good for Nursery
585 CR 833
Montura Ranches
Frontage on State Rd. -
833
Waterfront Lake in back
Fruit Trees
Warehouse
Bathroom
Septic Tank
Drain Field
By Owner Call
(786)303-0173


BANK FORECLOSURES!
Homes from $10,000! 1-3
bedroom available! Repos,
REOs, HUD, FHA, etc. These
homes must sell. For listings
call (800)425-1620 Ext
4237
BELLE GLADE: 1785 sq. ft., 6
Bdrm., 3 Ba., 1 Car Garage.
Corner of S.W. 10th St. &
S.W. Ave. C. $180,000.
Realty International, Sandy
Weiser (561)329-1408
Foreclosure! 3BR/2BA
$25,000! Only $199/Mol 5%
down 20 years @ 8% apr.
Buy, 4/BR $397/Mo! For list-
ings (800)366-9783 Ext
5760.
LAKE PORT 2 BR, 1 BA
Screened porch, deck, barn,
work shop, boat shed. Call
for info. (863)634-3399
LABELLE 3br, 2ba, CBS, Ft
Denaud area, 5 acres,
$350,000 (239)425-8121


HARLEM 3/2- Brand New!
Harlem Academy Drive
Appliances, New carpet,
C/Air, 1 Car Garage,
Landscaped. $164,500.
SHIP or Owning
Financing Possible
Call Owner: 863-673-5071
or 561-996-8010



Greenville, SC Own a Beauti-
ful, New 3BD/2BA Home for
only 5% down & Owner Will
Finance. Monthly pmts. From
$695.00 Call
(888)579-0275.
KENTUCKY FARM LAND 75
Acres+/- Approx. 35 acres
of open land, big creek,
paved road, city water. Lo-
cated in Owsley County.
$150,000 Owner will con-
sider financing .
(828)361-1051 Own-
er/Agent.
LAKEFRONT SALE! 3.2 acres
$44,900 w/deep dockable
water. Huge winter savings
on gorgeous wooded
acreage. Boat directly to Gulf
of Mexico! Must see! Excel-
lent financing.
NC MOUNTAIN HOMESITES
FROM $59,900 MINUTES TO
ASHEVILLE, NC Enjoy
sweeping mountain vistas, a
mile of Riverfront, walking/
fitness trails, and more.
Amenities include gated en-
trance, lodge & riverside
BBQ. Excellent financing
available Call for more into or
to schedule tour.
(877)890-5253 x 3484
www.seeriverhigh-
landsnc.com. Offer void
where prohibited by law.
NC Mountains 2 acres with
great view, very private, big
trees, waterfalls & large pub-
lic lake nearby, $69,500. Call
now (866)789-8535.
Tennessee Affordable lake
properties on pristine 34,000
acre Norris Lake. Over 800
miles of shoreline. Call Lake-
side Realty TODAYI
(888 291-5253 or visit
www.lakesiderealty-tn.com.
It's never too late to find
the perfect gift. Look for
It hi thne lasW ndst.



SEBRING Waterfront RV Lot
in Lake Bonnet Village. Very
nice area. Large lot that will
accommodate up to a 40 Ft.
RV. $32,900 or will trade for
RV. (239)590-0066


CLEWISTON COUNTRY ACRES
Modular/Floor Plans. From $79,900 & up,
3/4/5BR, 2/3BA, acre & 1/4 available or use
your land as down payment. Financing available.



PUBLIC NOTICE
~ Real Estate Auction -
400 WEST OBISPO AVENUE, CLEWISTON
2 BR, 1 BA 1,481 sf+/-
OPENING BID: $10,000
Property sells: 11:30am
Fri., Jan. 25th on site.
Home is open Sat or Sun before sale day,
visit williamsauction.com for details
or call 800-801-8003
Other properties selling on-line only.
Dean C. Williams broker RE#3003737,
Monte W. Lowderman AUC#AU3278


Mobile Homes



Mobile Home Lots 2005
Mobile Home Parts 2010
Mobile Homes'. Rent 2015
Mobile Homes Sale 2020b




LAKE PORT,
Doublewide, 4br, 2ba,
Central air. $200. deposit.
$300. weekly 863-673-5704
Manufactured Homes (Rent)
Rent or Rent To Own
14 Available
EZ Approval
863-983-3016
MUST BE 55 YEARS OF AGE
Gated community w/ pool,
club house & river access.
We also mow your grass.
$595 monthly. Ready to
move in! Call 863-673-4325



All Home of Merit Stock
Homes and Special Orders
reduced to the lowest prices
in years. Bring us your floor
plan and we will give you the
best price in South Florida.
Call (863)675-8888


BANK REPO'S
MOVE TO YOUR LAND
Mobile-Home Angels
561-385-4694
CLEWISTON By Owner. 3br,
2ba. Home & Land. Located
at 1860 Ridgdill Rd. $110K
(843)766-9434
DOUBLEWIDE, '05 4BR/2BA,
90x100 lot, lake on back
yard, 2 sheds, 1 carport,
$127k neg. (863)228-3921
Inventory Liquidation Sale
Models in stock sold cheap.
Negotiate your best price in
years. We also have lots
avail. Call (863)675-4442 or
(863)673-4325
Liquidacion de ventas, Todos
los models tienen que saler.
Tambien tenemos tereno dis-
poneble. Llamee al
(863)675-4442 /
(863)612-6511
Manufactured Home
(For Sale)
Statewide Sales
Save Thousands
NEW & USED
Delivered & Set
800-330-8106
Manufactured Homes (Own)
SALE SALEI SALE
All Homes In Stock
Massive Markdowns
Financing Available
863-983-3016


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MOBILE HOME & LOT
WITH OWNER FINANCE
Ortona-14x70 Single Wide
with Ig. screened rm. on 1/4
acre lot. City water & Sewer.
1 blk. to boat ramp. 15mmin.
to LaBelle. $56,000 with low
down pymt. (321)733-7120
MONTURA Beautiful 3/3 mob
home, on 1.25 ac, eat-in
kitchen, large family room,
laminate floors, large deck;
nice lot, quiet street, Call
(863)805-8786
MUST SELLI Great investment
/ starter home on canal. Near
Ortona Locks, 2BR/1.5BA
Clean Mobile Home, Low
taxes. $75,000 or best of-
for. (260)224-0700
NEW 3 BR / 2 BA Doublewide
$39,900 includes set up &
A/C. Very easy financing
avail. Call (863)675-8888 or
(863)673-4325
Nueva casa manufacturada de.
3/2banos a solo $39,900
Incluyendo instalacion com-
pleta y aire centrol. Para mas
Information. Liamee a
(863)675-4949 o
863)612-6511
PARK MODEL '03 With
raised Florida room, lots of
cabinets, very nice, North-
lake Estates in Lakeport, FL.
(863)946-3599
TRADE IN'S WANTED
No Money Down... with your
old homes equity. Very easy
financing. Low prices on all
New 3 & 4 Bdrm. Homes.
Call (863)675-8888 or
(863)673-4325
TRAILER, 35', w/lg. Florida
room, in adult park, priced to
sell, $5,000. (863)467-6965
WHISPER CREEK, #218, '86
Franklin 33ff. New: Bed, Roof,
Furnace/Carpet. Garden/Shed.
$10,000. (863)612-5307.


Recreation

MIMII


AIR BOAT 13 ft, Stephull
w/300 lycoming .upstack fuel
injected, 3 blade carbon fiber
prop. (561)719-1534
ALUMINUM BOAT 10', 2V1p
HP Suzuki outboard, with tri.,
$250. Call (863)261-1235
BASS BOAT 15 ft, 70 hp
Mercury, power tilt & trim,
trolling motor, galv trailer.
$900 (423)502-2214
BASSBOAT '94, 14 Ft., Alu-
T-inum, Console steer., Mag-
ic tilt trr, foot control trolling.
$1100 (863)763-6108
BASS BOAT '96, Stratos,
w/70hp Johnson outboard.
Very good cond. Like new.
$5250 Neg. (863)467-2153
BOAT With motor & trailer,
needs little work. $1500 or
best offer. (262)989-2571
BOAT 15'"- w/40hp Merc en-
gine, trolling motor, trailer,
$800 (863)467-5906
BOAT MOTOR Elgin, 14.1 hp,
'69, antique, w/3 propellers
& gas tank, runs good,
$480 neg. (561)790-3681
BOAT MOTOR Evinrude, '93,
6hp outboard. Like new.
$400. (561)262-1390
CANOE 16ff, Old Town, fiber-
glass, $150 (863)805-8786
Montura
JON BOAT 14', w/trailer, incl.
seats, trolling mtr., $1,000
or best offer. (863)227-6210
JON BOAT 16', 15hp electric
start motor. Fair condition.
$600 or best offer.
(239)229-1367
JON BOAT Aluminum, 10'
Tracker Topper, clamp on
folding swivel seat, like new.
$450 (863)467-0085
LOWE DEEP V '93, 16FT, 50
hp Evinrudi, take guns in
trade, $3200 (606)219-3890
OPEN FISHERMAN 20 ft,
150 mercy, float on aluminum
trailer, 300 hrs., good shape.
$4995 (863)946-1105
PONTOON BOAT '93, 24ft,
w/50hp Evinrude, new trailer,
good shape, $4500 or best
offer (772)260-6580
PONTOON BOAT nice shape,
runs great, $3500.
(863)634-8708
PONTOON TRAILER- Magic
Tilt, 20FT, $1000 or best of-
for (641)753-9407
PROSPORT BOAT '94 15.9
ft, 85 hp Yamaha, new start-
er, depth finder, very clean.
$4500 (863)673-1900
STRATOS 273 '99 150
Yamaha Pro V, Hydraulic
steering, Hydraulic Jack
Plate, runs great, $6500 neg
(863)801-3459
WANTED
OUTBOARD MOTORS)
RUNNING OR NOT
1980 & UP
PLEASE CALL
(863)983-7056



CAMPER with add on room
in RV Park, '$3100
(863)634-8345
CHEVY MOTORHOME '86 23
ft, needs very little work,
clean. $3000 or trade for
small car. (863)532-1751
COACHMAN RV '75, 1 ton,
350 Chevy motor w/90K mi.
Needs some work. $1200.
(863)357-1109
PORTA-POTTY Flushes, Like
new condition. $25.
(863)763-5762


FOUR WINDS TRAILER '04 -
37'x8', 3 slides, FL room, util
bldg w/w/d, freezer, fully fur-
nished. $18k, Clewiston KOA
Park. (276)669-9485
GMC CAMPER VAN '86- High-
top, Mechanically restored,
Receipts, $2500. or trade for
auto (561)254-7458 Clewist.
GULFSTREAM CONQUEST '03
29.5 ft, excellent condition.
$9500 (954)298-0730 any-
time.

HOLIDAY RV
35th Anniversary Sale!
10 New Brockenrdge Park
Models for immediate
delivery.
S4 Pro-Owned 12x35' Park
Models starting at $9995
*10 Pre-Owned travel
trailers from $1295
Location -19710 S. RI,
41 Fort Myers, between
AlIco & Corkscrew Rd.

(239)590-0066

MONITOR 1984 26 Ft., Trav-
el Trailer w/ awning and
newer refrig. $1200
(863)946-0490
TRAVEL TRAILER '06 39 ft, 2
br, Irg full bath, c/a, awning,
self contained or park model,
2 slide outs, sleeps 6, used
once. Will deliver. $20,000
or best offer. (610)805-3616




BOAT MOTOR Johnson
150hp, Ran 3 years ago. For
parts. $200 (863)763-1370
BOAT TRAILER- 18 ft, galva-
nized, perfect condition.
$350 or best offer
(863)612-6575
BOAT TRAILER For a 18-20
ft boat, lights, winch, 2" ball
hitch, trailer jack. $500 or
best offer. (863)697-9704
FIREHOSE Good condition,
good for dock bumpers. $10
(863)763-1997
JOHNSON OUTBOARD MO-
TOR 1964, 40hp, Nice,
with controls. Last run 6mo
ago. $300. (863)763-3551
OUTBOARD MOTOR Tohat-
su, 21/2hp, like new, asking
$225 or best offer.
(863)467-4328
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today's classlfleds. Did
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BMW F650 '99 Black, 22k
miles new windscreen and
tires, excellent condition.
$3500 (863)467-0085
HONDA MOPED '84 50 cc, 2
stroke, gas, w/pedals-be-
comes a bicycle too, runs
great. $750 (863)447-0796
HONDA SHADOW 750 '05 -
W/wind shield, lots of
chrome, only 3038 miles.
$5000 (863)763-8847
HONDA SUPER HAWK 996 '98
Mint condition, bad engine.
$350 (239)564-8978
LEATHER JACKET With con-
cho's & fringe, size 44. $50
(863)357-0344
MINI CHOPPER Pace, 48cc
gas, Automatic, Fully rebuilt,
New paint, battery, w/charg-
er. $400 (863)763-3551
MOTO-GUZZI, '00 12k mi.,
V-11 Basa, blue & silver,
w/helmets, $4800.
772-260-9701
YAMAHA 125 DIRTBIKE '02 -
very low hours, barn kept,
good condition, $1000
(239)425-5605
YAMAHA 80 DIRTBIKE '01-
has low hours, barn kept,
nice condition, $600
(239)425-5605
YAMAHA BLASTER '01 mint
cond., rebuilt motor, tons of
speed, many new extras,
$2500 (772)528-5747


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DIRT BIKE 2002 Yamaha
TTR125L, very nice condi-
tion. $1100 or best offer
(863)697-6464
GO CART 2 seater, Needs
work. $150 (863)763-3631
GOLF CART 36 volt charger,
new batteries, 4 seater, truck
bed w/lift gate, lights. $850
(863)697-2033
HONDA 200 S '85 3 wheel-
er, decent shape, $150
(863)634-7157
HONDA 4 WHEELER New
tires & rims. Needs a little
TLC $350 (863)234-0819
KODIAC YAMAHA 4 WHEELER
'05, great shape, $4000 or
best offer (772)260-6580
POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400
'01 4x4, many accessories,
$1700 (863)634-7157
TERMINATOR ATV '06 110
cc's, excellent condition,
electric start, 2 wd. $650 or
best offer. (863)946-1764
YAMAHA 225 2001 Dirt Bike,
Street legal. Asking $1800
(239)867-1093


Automobiles

gil l S


$500 POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars from $5001 Tax Repos,
US Marshall and IRS sales
Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyo-
ta's, Honda's, Chevy's, more!
For listings Call
(800)425-1730 x2384.
AKEA SEDONA '05, 17K mi.
w/remainder of factory war-
ranty. $ 1 0 0 0 .
(863)675-8134
BELLANCA, '47
14-13-2, Cruisair Senior
704 SMOH, w/new Top OH,
$30,000 or best offer/trade.
(863)674-0898 or
(863)517-1019.
BUICK CENTURY '94 96K,
good gas mileage, new tires
& tran, minor door damage
$1200 neg. (239)289-2896
CADILLAC DEVILLE '99,
Green, 1 OwnerWell maint.
Fully loaded, Approx. 90K
mi. Good condition $6500
(863)612-02?0 or
(239)290-7219
CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE
'90- V8 North Star, 24 mpg
city. Engine like new. $1500
neg. (863)357-7529
CHEVY CAPRIC CLASSIC
1991 New air, 132K.
$2500 or best offer.
(863)467-4187
DODGE NEON, '99 2 dr., red,
looks, runs & drives like
new, DOHC motor, $2200.
(772)219-9455
DODGE SHADOW '89 2 dr,
runs good, needs body work,
$500 neg. (863)357-1236 or
(931)337-1053
FORD FOCUS, '00 4 dr., cold
a/c, runs & drives like new,
auto, all options, $3,000.
(772)219-9455
HONDA ACCORD 1998 Au-
to., 4 cyl., all power. Great
condition. Great on gas!
$3500 neg. (239)289-7637
HONDA ACCORD, '94 126k
mi., a/c, full power, $3750
or best offer. (561)389-3441
LINC TOWN CAR '89 lots of
new parts, $3000
(863)467-5906
MUSTANG '89, Runs good,
Good condition. $1500.
863-801-5440,
NISSAN SENTRA GXE '98 -
Auto, Great A/C, Good tires, All
electric, Needs some work
$800 neg. (239)324-8371
OLDS DELTA 88 '92 new
brakes, tune-up, good AC &
body, needs tranny $300
(863)675-1855
Police Impounds for Sale! 93
Honda Civic $6001 94 Toyo-
ta Corolla $8001 For listings
call (800)366-9813 Ext
9271. "
TOYOTA CAMRY '97 Excel-
lent cond, white w/gold trim.
$3500 or best offer.
(863)675-1410
TOYOTA COROLLA '91 auto,
AC, asking $1500 or best of-
fer very good working cond
(863)697-9005




FORD F700 '93 Cummin die-
sel, no bed, runs great.
$4500 (954)298-0730 any-
time



BRUSH GUARD Weston,
Chrome w/ Light Guards. Fits
Ford Super Duty. $600
(304)539-4556
BUG DEFLECTOR Stainless
Steel, Fits '98-07 $75
(304)539-4556
CAR CARRIER POD asking
$25 (863)946-3622
DODGE WHEELS 15" H x 10"
W, 5 lug, $350 or best offer.
(239)465-9402 We speak
nglish and Spanish
ENGINE Chevy 454 Big Block
with .transmission. $1200. or
best offer. (863)673-1981
LEATHER SEATS & COUCH -
For '97 Dodge Van. Good
condition. $1 75.
(863)357-5754
MOTOR from Nissan Pickup,
4 cyl., & 5 spd. Transmis-
sion, $750 will sell sep.
(863)634-8024
RUNNING BOARDS off King
Ranch F250 Crew Cab, fits
'99-current, beige, $350 neg.
(863)697-0328
TIRES (4) & 5 lug steel
wheel, 33-12.50-15, good
for woods or mudding. $125
(863)697-6446
TIRES (4) TSL Super Swamp
31x12.5x15. Good condition.
$400 863-357-0023
TOOLBOX metal, for Nissan
Pic kup, $ 1 5 0 .
(863)634-8024
TOPPER- 8', for full size pick-
up, brand new paint job,
black, exc. cond., $300.
(863)697-1703



CHEVY 1970, 3/4 ton, 350
motor & trans. Mag wheels.
Looks & runs good. $3500
or best offer. (863)634-3344


CHEVY '91 short wheel base,
302, needs minor work,
body in real good cond.
$500 (863)763-8201
CHEVY S10 EXT CAB '83 -2.8
6 cyl, good shape, brand
new tires, $1500 or best of-
fer. (863)634-2582
DODGE DAKOTA 1996 Good
condition. 120K mis. Every-
thing works. $2800 or best
offer. (863)357-1722
DODGE DAKOTA SPORT -'94,
V6, CD, Bed liner, Runs
great. Tires good. A/C works
well. $1800 (863)675-0104
DODGE RAM '89, 8' bed.
Good condition. $2000.
863-801-5440
DODGE RAM 1500, '01 quad
cab, V8 short bed, looks &
runs like brand new, $4900.
(863)532-9495
DODGE RAM 1500 '95 Cold
AC, runs good, $2500
(863)673-5821
DODGE RAM 1500, '98 4X2,
5.9, less than 1k mi. on re-
built eng. & trans., $3500
neg. (863)673-4677
DODGE RAM '87 4x4, runs
good, needs TLC, $1000 or
best offer (863)634-2563
FORD F150 '86, Auto., Excel-
lent runner. A lot of new
parts. $1000.
(863)357-0015
FORD F150 1977 4X4,
Needs work. Great for
wo o d s, $800
(239)462-1564
FORD F-250 1985 Runs
great! $600 (239)462-1564
FORD PICK UP '94 4 x 4, au-
to, all power, clean, no rust,
looks & runs great. $2500
(863)674-0467
FORD RANGER '92, 4 cyl.,
great on gas, red, cd, tool
box, $1500 or best offer.
(863)634-2582
TOYOTA PICKUP, '89 104k
mi., auto, air, toolbox, tow
pkg., $2250 or best offer.
(561)389-3441
TRUCK TOOLBOX Black
UWS Standard. 69" wide.
$200. call 561-261-6421



FORD BRONCO 1985 6 cyl.,
4 spd., 79K org. mis. Needs
paint. Good condition. $2500
(863)983-2099
GMC YUKON '96 4x4, cold
AC, leather, $3000
(863)801-3459
JEEP CHEROKEE '92, 4.0,
4WD, Northern car. High mi.
Runs, Some rust $800
(561)261-2625
JEEP CHEROKEE '95 4 dr, 6
cyl. new 5 1/2" Rusty's lift &
tractor tires. $3500
(863)697-9624 -



BOX TRAILER- 6x6x10,
w/shelving, Top ladder rack.
Excellent condition. $1800.
(863)357-5754
CAR DOLLY with spare, $450.
Call 863-675-7350
FLAT BED TRAILER New, 20
Ft., Dual axle w/ brakes.
$1800 870-820-1563
HAULMARK '05, Enclosed
trailer, 6'x12' ike new.
$2400. (863)467-5263
STOCK TRAILER 24 ft
Gooseneck, 4 new tires,
wood slates need replacing.
$400 neg (863)443-6427
TRAILER HITCH w/Ball Built
for a Mercury Cougar. Can
be modified. $50 or best of-
fer. (863)763-4053
UTILITY TRAILER 4x8 $65
or best offer. (863)675-8937





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CARAVAN '93, 6 cyl, Seats
7, a/c Good tires, Runs &
look good. Great mileage.
$2300 neg. 561-758-3781
CHEVY VAN '96 1 ton G30
work van, $2000
(863)467-4650


Public Notices

III A A


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 262007CAOOOB94XXXXXX
LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR
THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-HE6,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ALONZO J. DAVIS, oet a.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JOYCE N. DAVIS
Last Known Address
3022 S. Balsam Circle
LaBelle, FL 33935
Current Address is Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
foreclose a mortgage on the following
described property In Hendry County,
Forida:
LOT 11, BLOCK 2086, PORT LABELLE,
UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD-
ED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 60, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to it on SMITH,
HIATT & DIAZ, PA., Plaintiff's attor-
neys, whose address is PO 80X
11438, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33339-1438, within 30 days from first
date of publication,'and file the original
with the Clerk of this Court either be-
fore service on Plaintiff's attorneys or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a de-
fault will be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the complaint or
petition.
DATED on January 3,2008.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk of the Court
By:/S/Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, persons need-
ing special accommodation to partici-
pate in this proceeding should contact
the Clerk of the Court not later than five
business days prior to the proceeding
at the Hendry County Courthouse,
Telephone 941-675-5217 or 1-800-
955-8770 via Forida Relay Service.
255590 CGS 1/10,17/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HENRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2007-178-CP
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MELISSA M. JOHNSON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDIfORS
The administration of the estate of ME-
LISSA M. JOHNSON, deceased, whose
date of death was March 7, 2007, is
pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry
County, Florida, Probate Division, File
Number 2007-178-CP the address of
which is R 0. Box 1760, LaBelle, FL
33975. The names and addresses of the
personal representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set forth be-
low.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons, who have claims or demands
against decedent's estate, Including un-
matured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, and who have been served a
copy of this notice, must file their claims'
with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF
THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
other .persons who have .claims or de-
mands against the decedent's estate, in-
cluding unmatured, contingent or
unllquidated claims, must file their claims
with this court WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARBED.
THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE IS: January 17,2008.
Attomey for Personal Representative:
ROBERT A. PIERCE
Florida Bar No. 0175399
Ausley &McMullen
Post Office Box 391
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
(850) 224-9115
Personal Representative:
DAVID L.JOHNSON
7450 County Road 78
LaBelle, FL 33905
256261 CGS 1/17,24/08
IN THECIRCUIT COURT FOR GLADES
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO, 05-CA-280
UCN: 222005CA0002BOXXXOXX
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUS-
TEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CER-
TIFICATE HOLDERS, PARK PLACE
SECURITIES, INC, ASSET-BACKED
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SE-
RIES 2005-WCW2,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSEPH ENCINOSA,.et al.,
Defendants.
RE-NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order or Summary Final Judgment of
foreclosure dated 12/18/07, and en-
tered in Case No. 05-CA-280 UCN:
222005CA000280XXXXXX of the Cir-
cuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Cir-
cuit in and for Glades County, Florida,
wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as
Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificate
Holders, Park Place Securities, Inc,
Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certifi-
cates Series 2005-WCW2 s Plaintiff
and Joseph Encinosa; Argent Mort-
gage Company, LLC; Unknown Tenant
N0.1; Unknown Tenant No. 2; and All
Unknown Parties Claiming Interests
By, Through, Under Or Against A
Named Defendant to This Action, or
Having or Claiming to Have Any Right,
Title or Interest in the Property Herein
Described are Defendants, I wil sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash at
the Front Steps of the Glades County
Courthouse, 500 Avenue J. Moore
Haven, Florida 33471 at Glades
County, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the
24th day of Jan. 2008 the following
described property as set forth In said
Order or Final judgment, to-wit:
LOT 67, GLADES LITTLE RANCHES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 22, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-
IN 60 DAYS ARER THE SALE.
If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi-
sion of certain assistance. Please con-
tact the Court at 863-946-6011 tx
863-946-0560 within two (2) working
days of your receipt of this Notice; i
you are hearing or voice impaired, call
Florida Relay Service (800) 955-8770.
DATED at Moore Haven, Florida, on
12/18/07.
JOE FLINT
As Clerk, Circuit Court
By: Jennifer Bevis
As Deputy Clerk
254080 CGS 1/10,17/08


Got a quick response to
any Item you may be sell-
Ion with a classufled ad.

When doing those chores
Is doing you hI, It's timoe
to look for a helper In
the classflehds.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No. 07-1145-CA
SARA GONZALES,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ORLANDO J. NEGRIN elatl.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE PROPERTY
TO DEFENDANTS, ORLANDO J. NEGRIN
Va/k/a Odrando Juan Negrin-Pais) and
RLANDO NARANJO, if living, and if
dead, their unknown spouse, devisees,
heirs, grantees, assignees, lienors,
creditors, trustees and other parties
claiming by, through, under or against
them and all parties having or claim-
ing to have, any right, title or interest in
and to the real property herein de-
scribed, and ALL OTHER WHOM IT
MAY CONCERN:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to
%u lt title on the following property in
endry County, Florida:
The North one-half of the East one-half of
the'North one-half of the Southeast
one-quarter of the Southeast one-quar-
ter of Section 26, Township 44 South,
Range 32 East, Hendry County, Flori-
da, subject to an easement for Ingress,
egress and utilities over and across
the East 30 feet thereof. Also known
as Lot No. 492, Montura Ranch Es-
tates, an unrecorded subdivision.
Parcel l.D. #: 1-32-44-26-A00-0279.
0100
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your writ-
ten defenses, if any, to i on JODIE R.
SNOW, ESQUIRE, plaintiff's attorney,
whose address is: 417 W. Sugarland
Hwy., Clewlston, Florida 33440, on or
before February 4, 2008, and file the
original with the Clerk of this court ei-
ther before service on the plaintiff's at-
torney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a Default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in
the Complaint or Petition.
DATED this the 28th day of Dec., 2007.
BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk of the Court
By:R.DeLaCruz
Deputy Clerk
254975 CN 1/10,17,24,31/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIALCI RCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
vs.
CASE NO. 07 001136 CA
LUIS F. MARTINEZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF LUIS F MARTINEZ; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTS), IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND, TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: LUIS F MARTINEZ: THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF LUIS F MARTINEZ; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESEPECIWE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DE-
VISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNESS,
CREDITORS, LIENS, LENOR, AND TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S);
Whose residence are/is unknown.
YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your
answe r written defenses, if any, in
the above proceeding with the Clerk of
this Court, and to serve a copy thereof
upon the plaintiff's attorney, whose
name and address appears hereon,
within thirty days ofa the first publica-
tioh of this NoNtice, the nature of this
proceeding;being U suit for foreclosure
of mortgage against the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST
1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH-
WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN-
SHIP 44 SOUTH RANGE 32 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUB-
JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR AN AC-
CESS ROAD OF THE EAST 30 FEET
THEREOF ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NO,
3985, MONTURA RANCH ESTATES.
A/K/A
720 S. ROMERO ST.
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
If you fail to file your answer or written
defenses in the above proceeding, on
plaintiff's attorney, a default will be en-
tered against ou for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint or Petition.
DATED at HENDRY County this 10th day
of January, 2008.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /S/Hammond
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the American with
Disabilitiles Act of 1990, persons
needing a special accommodation to
participate In this proceeding should
contact the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceedings. H hearing Impaired, please
call (B00) 955-9771 (TOO) or
(800) 955-8770 (voice), via Florida
Relay Service.
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Tel (813) 915-8660
Fax (813) 915-0559
Attorney for Plaintiff
256671 CN 1/17,24/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO, 2007-615-CA
LINDA SOMMER YEAGER &
JOSEPH YEAGER
Plaintiff
MARTHA E.ROJAS. etal.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
December 3, 2007, entered in Case
No. 2007-615-CA of the Circuit Court
of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit In and
for Hendry County, Florida wherein
Martha E. Rojas, Plar Home Develop-
ers, Inc., a Florida Corporation, Feder
Cabinets Inc., a Forida Corporation,
Rlchardo Ortiz dr//a Crooke Excavat-
ing & Septic, Beatriz Djebelli Pewz are
SDefendants, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash In the Hallway
in the front of the Clerk of the Circluit
Court Administration Building, 25 Hick-
pochee Ave., LaBelle, Florodda, at 11:00
o'clock A.M. on February 20, 2008,
the following described property as set
forth'in said Rnal Judgment, to-witL
The East 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the NW
1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec-
tion 13, Township 44 South, Range 32
East, Hendry County, Florida, also
known as Lot 5551 In MONTURA
RANCH ESTATES an unrecorded sub-
divialon.
Dated at LaBelle, Florda this January 11,
2008.


BARBARA S. BUTLER
As Clerk, Circuit Court
Hendry County, Florida
By:/s/S. Hammond
As Deputy Clerk
256769 CN 1/17,24/08
NOTICE OF ELECTION
The City of South Bay, Florida will hold
an election on Tuesday march 11,
2008 for the purpose of electing two
candidates for the office of City Com-
mission. The election will be held In
the Commission Chambers at 335
S.W. 2ND Avenue South Bay, Florida.
Candidate qualifying begins Tuesday
January 29, 2008 at 12:00 noon.
Registration books will lose Monday
February 11, 2008. Qualifying ends
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 12:00
noon. Run-off election if needed will
be held Tuesday March 25, 2008.
Polls will open at 7:00 A.M and close
at 7:00 RM. for both elections.
256190 CGS 1/17,24/08

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p hin the classufeds


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
vs.
CASE NO. 07-126-CA
LUIS F. MARTINEZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF LUIS F MARTINEZ; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI-
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND, TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S):; UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: LUIS F MARTINEZ; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF LUIS F MARTINEZ; IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S, IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESEPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DE-
VISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNESS,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUS-
TEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFEN-
DANT(S);
Whose residence are/is unknown.
YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your
answer or written defenses, if any, in
the above proceeding with the Clerk of
this Court, and to serve a copy thereof
upon the plaintiff's attorney, whose
name and address appears hereon,
within thirty days of the first publica-
tion of this Notice, the nature of this
proceeding being a suit for foreclosure
of mortgage against the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH-
EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN-
SHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST,
HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR AN
ACCESS ROAD OF THE WEST 30
FEET THEREOF, ALSO KNOWN AS
LOT NO. 3263 IN MONTURA RANCH
ESTATES, AN UNRECORDED SUBDI-
VISION.
A/K/A
755 N.ESTRIBO STREET
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
If you fail to file your answer or written
defenses in the above proceeding, on
plaintiff's attorney, a default will be en-
tered against you for the relief de-
manded in the Complaint or Petition.
DATED at HENDRY County this 7th day
of January, 2008.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:/S/Hammond
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the American with
Disabilities Act of 1990, persons
needing a special accommodation to
participate In this proceeding should
contact the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days prior to the pro-
ceedings. II hearing Impaired, please
call (800) 955-9771 (TDO) or
(800) 955-8770 (voice), via Florida
Relay Service.
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Tel (813)915-8660
Fax (813) 915-0559
Attorney for Plaintiff
256488 CN 1/17,24/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HENDRY COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
R-G CROWN BANK,
Plaintiff,
VS. CASE NO. 07 908 CA
MARK.BLAIR NAK/A MARK A BLAIR; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARK BLAIR
NAK/A MARK A, BLAIR; IF LIVING, IN-
CLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED,
AND F DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE
UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS,
LIENORS AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL
OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE
NAMED DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN
TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2;
Deftendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a
Final Summary Judgment of Foreclo-
sure entered in the above-styled
cause, in the Circuit Court of. Hendry
County, Florida, I will sell the property
situate in Hendry County, orida, de-
scribed as:
LOT 43, BLOCK 2224, PORT LABELLE
UNIT 7, ACCORDING TO THE FLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN FLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 116, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
7012 Loma Court
Port La Belle, FL 33935
at public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, Clerk of the Circuit
Court in the Hendry County Court-
house (being the second floor hallway
of the Hendry County Courts Building),
LaBelle, FL 33935 at 11:00 AM, on
February 13, 2008.
Any person claiming an interest in the
surplus from the sale, any, other than
the property owner as of the date of
the is pendens, must file a claim with-
in 60 days after the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court
on the 11th day of January, 2008.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By:/S/Hammond
Deputy Clerk
THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:
Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
9204 King Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619-1328
Attorneys for Plaintiff
In accordance with the American with
DIsabilitIes Act of 1990, persons
needing a special accommodation to
participate In this proceeding should
contact the ASA Coordinator no later
than seven (7) days prior 1o the pro-
ceedings. II hearing Impaired, please
call (800) 935-9771 (l00) or
(800) 955-8770 (voice), via Florida
Relay Service.
256803 CN 1/17,24/08
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NOD 07CP-30
IN RE: THE'ESTATE OF:
DAVID JOSEPH PALLADINO,
Deceased
NOTICE OF SUIT NO PROPERTY
TO: BETTY MARTIN, as guardian and
next friend, address unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac-
tion for determination of heirs has
been flied againstyou as guardian and
next friend and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses,
If any, to it on the petitioner's attorney,
whose name and address is ANTHO-
NY A, ACORSI, Esquire, 329 South
Commerce avenue, Sebring, Florida
33870, and file the orsigna with the
clerk of the above styled Court on or
before Feb. 1,2008; otherwise a judg-
ment may be entered against you for
the relief demanded In the complaint or
petition.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said
Court on 28th day of December, 2007.


JOE FLINT
As Clerk of said Circuit Court
By: Is/ Jennifer Bevis
Deputy Clerk
254944 CGS 1/10,17,24,31/08
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TIMS TOWING
& RECOVERY gives Notice of Foreclo-
sure of Lien and Intent to sell these ve-
hicles on 02/01/2008, 10:00 am at
74. S. INDUSTRIAL LOOP LABELLE,
FL 33935, pursuant to subsection
713.78 of the Florida Statutes. TIMS
TOWING & RECOVERY reserves the
right to accept or reject any and/or all
bids.
1998 Ford
1FMZU34EtWUA07894
1992 Plymouth
1P3XA46K4NF291750
1998 Mercury
4M2ZV1117WDJ28866
256771 CN 1/17/08


LEGAL HOTlCE
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
notice is hereby given that the City of Belle Glade, Horida, General Election will be
held on March 11, 2008, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the
purpose of electing two commissioners, each for a term of three (3) years. There
will be one commissioner elected representing Seat A', and one commissioner
elected representing Seat "B'. Candidates must be a qualified elector of the City
of Belle Glade.
The first day for filing as a candidate for commissioner will be January 29, 2008,
beginning at noon, and the final day for filing will be February 12, 2008, at noon.
Candidates must file in person with the City Clerk at City Hall, 110 Dr. Martin Lu-
ther King, Jr. Blvd., West, Belle Glade, Florida, during regular office hours until
said date and time. Each candidate shall be voted upon by the electorate at large.
Registered voters in Precincts 6016, 6018, 6020, 6026, 6028, 6029 and 6030 are
ealified to vote in this election. To qualify as a registered voter for this General
lecion, you must register with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
by February 11,2008.
In the event that no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for the particular
office that such candidate seeks in this particular election, a Run-Off Elecfion shall
be held on March 25, 2008, between the two candidates who receive the largest
number of votes for that particular seat.
CITY OF BELLE GLADE
DEBRA R. BUFF, CMC
CITY CLERK/SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
255273 CGS 1/17,24/08


REQUEST FOR BIDS(RFB) 6000000151
L-6 EAST LEVEE ROAD REPAIRS, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the
Procurement Office, B-1 Bidg., 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, orida
33406, for L-6 East Levee Reoad Repairs, Palm Beach County, FL on Monday,
February 11, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. localtime, at which timely submitted bids will be
opened and publicly read. Project consists of providing all labor, materials' and
equipment necessary to repair 7.2 miles of the L-6 East Levee Road, including
but not limited to: sift fence, floating turbidity barrier, vegetative removal, base-
rock and sodding.
An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at
1:00 p.m. at SFWMD Pump Station S-5A Conf Rm, Southern Blvd/SR 80, West
Palm Beach, FL. For directions call WPB HField Station at 561-791-4100. Site visit
will Immediately follow. All bids must conform to the instructions in the Request
for Bidders (RFB). Interested respondents may obtain a copy of the complete
RFB by obtaining a CO for $5.00 at the above address, by calling
(561) 682-6391, or b calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The
public is invited to attend the bid opening. Information on the status of this so-
Iicitation can be obtained at our web site www.sfwmd.gov.
256183 CGS 1/17/08


NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on
01/19/2008 at 11:00 AM at FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, 1025 Com-
merce Drive, LaBelle, FL,
863-675-1025, the undersigned, FORT
KNOX SELF STORAGE, will sell at Pub-
lic Sale by competitive bidding, the
personal property heretofore stored
with the undersigned by:
Crystal Jimenez- Unit 823
AC, printer, misc. items
A. Delina Sfncine Alliance Unit B17
TV's, mattresses, furniture. stove
JAnnie Tobias Unit W13
Misc. items
Wllena Thomas Unit A15
Washer, clothes, misc. items
Summer Todd Unit C12
Mattresses, saddle, sofa, misc. items
Audra Nelson Unit L15
Computers, misc. furniture
Bernice Howard Unit 313
Misc. items
255582 CN 1/10,17/08
NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ABANDON
It is the intent of Five Smooth Stones,
Inc. to petition the Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners to va-
cate and abandon portions of three un-
named road rights-of-way between
Tracts G and H, Tracts H and I and
Tracts I and J within the Plat of Osceo-
la Groves recorded in plat book 20,
page 30, located approximately two
miles south of the Port Mayaca Bridge
over the St. Lucie Canal(C44) on the
east side of State Road 98/441.
255625 CGS 1/10,17/08
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE CENTRAL COUNTY WATER
CONTROL DISTRICT
You are hereby notified that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
the Central County Water Contol Dis-
trict will be held on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 23, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Montura
Clubhouse, Montura Ranch Estates,
State Road 833, Clewiston, Florida.
The purpose,,ofithis, meeting Is, to
transact any and all'business which'
may come before the Board. If a per-
son decides to appeal the decision of
the Board of Supervisors with respect
to any matter considered at the public
meeting or hearing herein referred he
or she may need to insure that a ver-
batim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testi-
mony and evidence upon which the
appeal Is based.
256535 CN 1/17/08
PUBLIC NOTICE
U Lock It Storage
PO. Box 511
Sebring, FL 33871
Contents of the follwing units located
at 500 South San Gabriel, Clewis-
ton, FL will be sold on Saturday,
February 16,2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Unit #16 Anna Benitez
RO. Box 1874
Clewiston, FL 33440
Unit #48 Doug and Kim Clemons
514 Redish Circle
Clewiston, FL 33440
Unit #63 Annie Mitchell &
Freda Lovett
417 E. El Paso
Clewiston, FL 33440
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Submitted photo

'Cool it'
Cory Sperling, from Pine Job Environmental Educational
Center, assists other fifth grade students at Pioneer Park
Elementary School in reading the thermometers during
the Schoolyard Inquiry Program titled "Cool It."


Submitted photo

Studying lizards
One fifth grade student from Edna Stephens'-class at Pio-
neer Park Elementary School in very involved in recording
his data on the temperature change of a lizard.


School Happenings


KEC/Canal Point
Elementary School
Students and staff areback to
school and ready for a great 2008!
Holiday gifts: Back to Basics
Inc., Golden Grove Elementary
and Unity Church of Delray were
very generous to our students
during the Christmas season!
Back to Basics adopted families
from our school and provided the
students with gifts! Golden Grove
and Unity Church gave our stu-
dents wrapped toys and games
that brought smiles to their faces!
FCAT curriculum and din-
ner night: Students in grades
3-6 are invited to attend a FCAT
Curriculum and Dinner Night on
Thursday, Jan. 31 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Parents and students will re-
ceive tips and strategies to help
prepare for the FCAT.A delicious
dinner will be served and GREAT
DOOR PRIZES WILL BE AWARD-
ED!
FCAT tutorial: FCAT Tutorial
is underway for students in grades
3-6. The tutorial takes place on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you
would like to have your student
attend please contact Suzanne
Mawhinney at (561) 924-6460.
Dates to note:
Jan. 18 Teacher Work Day (no
school for students)
;Jan. 21: Martin Luther King
Holiday
Jan. 24: Professional develop-
ment day (1/2 day for students)
Jan. 31: FCAT CURRICULUM
NIGHT
Pahokee Elementary
School
SA.C. Meeting: Our monthly


School Advisory Council meeting
will be held on Wednesday, Feb.
6, 2008 beginning at 6 p.m. in the
cafeteria.All parents, volunteers,
community members and busi-
ness partners are encouraged to
attend.Please plan to attend and
if you have any questions, please
call (561) 924-6466.
Family Involvement Day:
On Thursday, Jan. 17, Pahokee
Elementary School is sponsoring
their monthly Family Involvement
Day. The theme for this parent
training is "Making Cents with
Numbers". Our focus for January
is math. Parents will receive in-
formation and tools to assist their
children at home.Door prizes will
be given and refreshments will
be served. If you have any ques-
tions, please contact Dr. Terrilynn
Jenkins or Mrs. Bonnie Sterling at
(561) 924-6466.
Third Grade Parent Con-
ference Day: On Friday, Jan. 18,
all parents of third grade Pahokee
Elementary School are invited


to have a conference with their
child's teacher. Parents will re-
ceive more information on their
child's performance and pro-
jected information for FCAT per-
formance. Parents will be able to
set up an appointment with their
child's teacher between the 9-11
a.m. or noon to 3 p.m. More de-
tailed information will be coming
soon from the school.
Glade View Elementary
On Monday, Jan. 7, Sheila L.
Henry, principal of Glade View
Elementary announced Mr. Jude
Geffrard as the employee of the
month for January. Mr. Geffrard,
who is originally from Haiti, came
to the United States in 1993. He's
been serving in the school system
for 5 years and it is a great expe-
rience. Mr. Geffrard is the Music/
Chorus teacher for Kindergarten
- fifth grade at Glade View Ele-
mentary, Mr. Geffrard is a dedicat-
ed, patient, caring teacher who is
always encouraging his students


Pioneer Park
Last Friday morning Pioneer
Park Elementary School fifth
grade students were very excited
when they were treated to a les-
son by Pine Jog Environmental
Educational Center. Four of Pine
Jog's instructors came to the
school for a Schoolyard Inquiry
Program called "Cool It". The stu-
dents conducted an experiment
about how lizards, use the sun
and shade to regulate their body
temperature. At the end of the
program, the instructors compli-
mented the fifth graders on their
science knowledge and their be-
havior. It was a great hands-on
experience for everyone.


Glades Central Thespians receive superior ratings


The Thespians of Glades Cen-
tral have received Superior ratings
at both of their District competi-
tions. The actors took their one-
act cutting of Shakespeare's play,
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
to the One-Act Play Festival. The
play received a Superior rating
with an Excellent rating for the
Tech Team. Dairent Beavers who
portrayed the part of Francis Flute
and Thisby won the All Star Cast
award for his acting. The cast
was made up of Blake Benjamin,
D'Erika Haslem, Janika Johnson,
Betty Marcelin and April Bur-
roughs. The crew consisted of
Cecily Barriantos, Samantha King,
Jordan Mustafa, Krishane Shaw,
Cristela Louis-Jeune, Jardavion
Brown, and Antonio Mann.
* The Thespians attended the
District 10 Individual Events com-
petition this past week. Superior
Ratings were received by Dairent
Beavers and Blake Benjamin for
their Duet Acting of a scene from
"Romeo and Juliet"; April Bur-
roughs and Janika Johnson and
their Duet Acting Scene from the
play "Hush" and Uzuri Collier
and her Monologues from "Fenc-
es" and "Colored Museum". Ex-
cellent ratings were awarded to
Jordan Mustafa for Solo Panto-
mime; Paul Smith, Maurice Walk-
er, Robert Martin and Dearmayl
Sherrod for their Ensemble Pan-
tomime; Aspi Lane for Publicity


submitted photo
Glades Central Thespians are proud of their recent accomplishment. They are: (sitting right
to left) April Burroughs, Betty Marcelin. Standing right to left in the front row are: D'Erika Has-
lem, Janika Johnson. In the left center row, standing are: Cecily Barrientos, Dairent Beavers,
Krishane Shaw, Cristela Louis-Jeune, Antonio Mann. And standing in the back row from right
to left are: Blake Benjamin, Samantha King and Jordan Mustafa.


Design; Cristela Louis-Jeune and
Krishane Shaw for Duet Acting;
Dairent Beavers for Monologue;
Dairent Beavers, Blake Benjamin,
D'Erika Haslem, Cristela Louis-
Jeune; Janika Johnson, and April
Burroughs for Ensemble Acting.
These two events qualify the


Thespians to attend the Florida
State Thespian Festival which
will be held in Tampa April 30,
through May 3. At the Festival the
Thespians will compete, attend
workshops and see many plays.
The students will be doing many
fund raisers to be able to attend.


Anyone who wishes to help the
Thespians with their State trip can
contact Mrs. Sarah Bennett, the
Theatre Arts Director, at Glades
Central, (561) 993-4400. These
award winning Thespians need
our support to fulfill their dreams
and activities this year.


Palm Beach County District Schools


Lunch menu for the week
"of Jan. 17-24

Primary grades
Thursday, Jan. 17
Breakfast special: Ham and
,cheese bagel, yogurt, hot cereal,
whole wheat toast, fruit and
milk.
Lunch entrees: Sloppy Joe
sandwich, chicken patty sand-
Iwich, submarine sandwich,
|whole grain roll, broccoli, garden


salad and cole slaw.
Friday, Jan. 18
Holiday
Monday, Jan.21
Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Breakfast special: Eggspress
muffin, honey wheat donut, hot
cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit
and milk.
Lunch entrees: Macaroni and
cheese with roll, hot dog, le petit
parfait combo, whole grain roll,


broccoli, and baked beans.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Breakfast special: Chicken and
biscuit, assorted cold cereal, hot
cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit
and milk.
Lunch entrees: Oven roast
chicken with roll, cheeseburger,
ham and cheese sandwich, whole
grain roll, sweet potato crinkles,
French green beans.
Thursday, Jan. 24.
Early release day


Breakfast special: Pancake,
fruit cinnabake, hot cereal, whole
wheat toast, fruit and milk.
Lunch entrees: Chicken ten-
ders with roll, corndog, PB & J
and cheese stick, brown rice,
whole grain roll, corn and garden
salad.
Secondary grades
Thursday, Jan. 17
Lunch entrees: Salisbury steak
with roll and gravy, chicken patty


sandwich, mandarin chicken
salad, whole grain roll, mashed
potatoes, sliced carrot.
Friday, Jan. 18
Holiday
Monday, Jan. 21
Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Lunch entrees: Macaroni and
cheese with roll, hot dog, sub-
marine sandwich, simply salad,
whole grain roll, broccoli, and
baked beans.


Wednesday, Jan. 23
Lunch entrees: Oven roasted
chicken with roll, pizza, yogurt
parfait, whole grain roll,. sweet
potato bake, and collard greens.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Lunch entrees: Meat loaf and
ketchup with roll, chicken patty
sandwich, tuna salad sub, chick-
en Caesar salad, whole grain roll,
peas and homestyle potatoes.


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Holiday sharing
Kathryn E. Cunningham/Canal Point students enjoyed
receiving Christmas gifts right before the Holiday Break.
The gifts were given by the students, parents and staff of
Golden Grove Elementary. Thank you, Golden Grove El-


Submitted photo

Temperature change
Jocelyn Alton, from Pine Jog Environmental Educational
Center, assist fifth graders from Edna Stephens's class at
Pioneer Park Elementary School in recording data from a
study they are doing regarding the temperature change of
lizards. Jocelyn along with Tracey Ritchie, Corey Sperling,
and Nia Hayes visited Pioneer Park Elementary school to
present The Schoolyard Inquiry Program called "Cool It."


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to give their best efforts in every-
thing they strive to achieve.
Mr. Geffrard has a Chorus
consisting of second-fifth grade
students, third and fourth grade
students who sight read music
for the recorder instrument, and
fifth grade students who play key-
board and piano. On Wednesdays
and Thursdays Mr. Geffrard tutors
fifth grade students in Reading
and Math. Mr. Geffrard states that
is goal is to musically equip his
students with the elements they
will need to be helpful and suc-
cessful as they go through school
and real life experiences. Glade
View thanks Mr. Geffrard for his
commitment, dedication, and
hard work to Glade View Elemen-
tary.


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Thursday, January 17, 2008


L e t m e h ao


One Like Christ?


By Jackie Miller,
minister
First Christian Church,
Clewiston
A Christian is supposed to be
"One Like Christ" or a follower
of Christ. What are the implica-
tions of being a true Christian?
Christ loved and prayed for His
enemies. Do you? He rejoiced
though He had nowhere to lay
Hishead. Doyou? Christrejoiced
though all forsook Him and
fled. Do you? He went among
the poor and lowly to lead them
to God. Do you? He denied
Himself comfort and ease that
others might find peace for their
troubled souls. Do you? When
Christ met a person or company
of persons, he talked to them of
eternal things. Do you? He that


said account must be given of
"every idle word that men shall
speak" never engaged in foolish
talking. Do you? Christ taught
that "men ought always to pray,
and not to faint" and He prayed
much and often. Do you? Christ
was so earnest in prayer for a
lost world that He prayed, "be-
ing in agony." Do you? Christ
was "brought as a lamb to the
slaughter", and He opened not
His mouth, but patiently en-
dured mocking and shame. Do
you? Christ was "separate from
sinners." Are you? Christ had
such love for those who cruci-
fied Him that He prayed, "Father
forgive them." Do you have such
love? "Now if any man have not
the Spirit of Christ, he is none of
His."


Church News in Brief


Upcoming Events

Missionary Baptist to
host prayer breakfast
Mt. Calvary Missionary Bap-
tist Church, 700 Georgia Ave.,
Clewiston will host a "Prayer
breakfast" on Saturday, Jan.
19, at 7:30 a.m.
For more information, please
contact Barbara Henry at (863)
983-8351 or Jackie Young at
(863) 228-1550.

First Christian plans
Hallelujah Hoedown
First Christian Church, 201
N. Francisco St., will be con-
ducting its Fourth Annual "Hal-
lelujah Hoedown" Jan. 25, 26
and 27, at 7 p.m. each night.
Producer-Writer J. D. Miller will
be emceeing the program and
Minister Jackie Miller will be
the. Song Leader. Groups and
individuals who will be appear-
ing include: "The Messenger's
Quartet", from Lexington, Ky.;
"The Homestead Gospel Sing-
ers" from Homestead; "The Ky.
Hillbillies" from Elkhorn City,
Ky.; The Miami-Dade Commu-
nity Choir from Miami,' Fl.; Artie
and Dora Carnes from Freedom,
In.; "The Miller Trio" plus oth-
ers. The speaker for this event
is Humorist, Kenny Speakes,
Minister of Mt. Zion Christian
Church, Winchester, Ky. Free
Tickets are available by calling
(863) 983-1804.

New Harvest
to host festival
Come join the fun on Satur-
day, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. Free admis-
sion for students grades 6-12 for
free pizza, wings, and hot dogs.
There will also be a PlaySta-
tion tournament so come and
test your skill on the Madden08
game. There will also be rides,
a 3-story- high big screen, live
bands and more. So, come to
New Harvest, 360 Holiday Isle
Drive, Clewiston and see what's
happening!

International Food
Festival at church
St. Philip Benizi Catholic
Church, 710 S. main Street,
Belle Glade will host an Interna-
tional Food Festival on Saturday,
Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. until 3:30
p.m.


The event will feature great
food, guitar hero and Paint Ball
-tourney, Video Mania, Flea Mar-
ket items, drawings and much
more.
Come hungry and bring your
family and friends and join in
our festivities!
For more information, please
contact Eliana Vera at (561)
996-6711 or (561) 755-1873 or
by email at: MIXEDCHICA1@
YAHOO.COM.

Church to host
Chili Supper
On Feb' 1, the annual Chili
Lunch/Supper of Community
United Methodist Church at 401
SW First Street, Belle Glade will
be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased ahead
for $5 at the church office or at
the Jameson Hall entrance that
day. All proceeds go to support
the many out reach missions of
the Women's Group. We look
forward to another great meal,
fund raising event, and fellow-
ship on Feb. 1. Please call the
office at (561) 996-5568 with
questions.

Yard sale to
benefit church
A yard sale will be held to
benefit the Church of God of
Prophecy Moore Haven, on the
corner of E. Street each Saturday,
beginning at 9 a.m. Come and
see what you can carry away for
a donation. Proceeds from the
yard sales will help with church
expenses. Come and help us.
You well be blessed.
Sevice times

Times for Community
Fellowship services
Community Fellowship
Church at 601 SE 12th St., Belle
Glade, invites you to worship at
all their services: Sunday School
- 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11
a.m.; Wednesday evening Bible
Study 6 p.m. Pastor Lee Cran-
ford extends a warm welcome
to all who are in need of fellow-
ship. Lee and his wife Rachel
recently assumed leadership
of the church as Interim Pas-
tors and look forward to work-
ing with the community to win
souls for Christ. Pastor Cranford
can be reached at (561) 996-
5379. Join us!


Salvation from sharks we never see


By Pastor John Hicks
First United Methodist Church
Twelve year old Aiden Medley
recently made headlines when he
caught a 9 ft., 551 lb. bull shark
on a New Year's fishing trip off of
the coast of West Palm Beach. He
said he was determined to catch
the shark because it kept eating
all of the fish he was trying to
catch. It was a day in the ocean
he will never forget.
Rob Howes also has a day
in the ocean he will never for-
get. Rob and some friends
were swimming at one of New
Zealand's beaches with some
friends. A group of dolphins be-
gan swimming circles around
them, with the circle getting tight-
er and tighter. It was almost as if
the people were being herded
by the dolphins. At first, no one
could figure out what the dol-
phins were up to. Then they saw
the great white shark that was
coming towards them. Appar-
ently, the dolphins had made a


formation around the swimmers
to repel the shark. It worked. The
shark swam
away, leaving
the swimmers
to make it safely
to shore.
Sharks can
be a nuisance.
Many times we
can handle the
sharks we know John
about. It's the Hicks
ones we don't
see that can really take a bite out
of us. The swimmers had no idea
of the danger they were in. But
amazingly, a hedge of protection
was provided from a danger they
didn't know. To those of us who
belong to Christ, this has prob-
ably happened to us more times
than we will ever know. Many
times, God, who sees every dan-
ger, has either steered us away
from a threat or steered the threat
away from us. He's been protect-
ing us constantly from sharks we
never saw. The ones we did see


are just reminders of the many
others that God has kept from
hurting us over the years, as well
as the ones He will keep from us
in our life's journey ahead.
David reports in Psalm 121,
"My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip-
He who watches over you will
not slumber; indeed, He who
watches over His people will
neither slumber nor sleep. The
Lord watches over you. The sun
will not harm you by day, nor
the moon by night. The Lord will
keep you from all harm-He will
watch over your life; the Lord will
watch over your coming and go-
ing both now and forevermore."
There's never a moment when
God is not looking out for us!
There are times when we forget
that fact. He will help us through
those times when we know the
dangers around. He will be there
even when we aren't aware of
the dangers that migltg surround
us.


The challenge for us is to trust
God and not to let our fears de-
fine how we parent, how we re-
late to others, how we plan, or
how we live. We need to claim
God's promise of strength and,
guidance. We need to remember,
that we can do all things through
Him who gives us strength. We
need to constantly pray for a
hedge of protection around us
and our loved ones. Even though'
we might walk through the val-
ley of the shadow of death, we,
need fear no evil, for God is with
us, His rod and His staff, they can.
comfort us.
No matter where we are, no
matter how dark or dangerous it'
seems to be, God is there and He
can handle it even if He has to
send a few dolphins to protect us.
Even if He has to send His Son to
show us the way. Remember, our
help comes from the Lord, and
He who watches over us neither
slumbers nor sleeps. "Tis grace
has brougPt us safe thus far, and
grace will lead us home!"


Truths and fabrications; respect or disrespect?


By Rev. Samuel S.
Thomas, Ph.D.
St. Martin's Church, Clewiston
I remember hearing about
the Liar's -Club which appar-
ently holds an annual contest
among its members in London.
I heard that one year. the winner
triumphed with his story about
a wooden motorcycle. It is all in
good fun; they must be a very cre-
ative group of people. I imagine
that their ingenuity is tops. Peter
Sellers kept my attention with his
plausible but improbable antics,
also a genius in his field.
Then there is a mother in Tex-
as, who also seems to have done
some "creative writing when her
daughter wanted to win a contest.
There were tickets as prizes for a
Hanna Montana show; appar-
ently a story was fabricated about
her daughter's father who was al-
leged to have been killed in Iraq.
The judges must have really been
moved by her story and awarded
the daughter the prize. All was
well until someone checked and
found out that the dead soldier-
father was non-existent; no such
soldier was killed in Iraq. When I
first saw the mother on television,
she was being followed by report-
ers and saying, "I don't need to...."
and there were comments about
nobody expecting the story to be
checked. I wondered if perhaps
a veteran's organization wanted
to do something further for the
young "victim" and found out
about a fabrication. Suddenly, the
prize was withdrawn and the last
account I heard was about "not
knowing the essays had to be
true." I was curious about this lat-
ter comment coming sometimes
after "I don't need to..." Neigh-
bors talked about the girl's father;
his visiting and being employed
in carpet work. I guess her story
didn't begin with "Once upon a


time..." after all!
As I reflected on the whole
matter, I thought about winning
at all costs as a
valub for some,
and our respect
(or lack of it)
for many of the
things we used
to hold sacred.
We respect sac-
rifices valiantly
made and the Samuel S.
losses suffered Thomas
by families and
loved ones, including the loss of
life and limb for noble causes. To
exploit losses for personal gain
incurs the wrath of people who
respect those who make them,
and rightly so.
I have watched the erosion of
respect over the years in society,
and I guess the "winning at all
costs" attitudes that are a part of it
should not surprise me. Curiously,
those who live elsewhere in our
world demand respect for their
faith, their understanding of God
among those who practice their
religion or those who do not.
There are still some things that
are forbidden on our airwaves
here, but respect for religion or
God is no longer among them.
While visiting Germany at an
intersection where there were
traffic lights and pedestrian lights,
there was a sign cautioning jay-
walkers to "think about the exam-
ple you set for our children" when
the light was disrespected. In that
part of the "old world" it is impor-
tant to think about what persons
do, not only themselves, but for
the ones that will follow them.
We are now in the midst of a
scandal about steroids among our
sports figures; winning at any cost
is not the example we want to set
for our children or ourselves.
A Biblical story reports about
a chance to win at no matter


what cost and it is flatly rejected.
Matthew's gospel tells about Je-
sus' temptations as He begins His
earthly ministry; being forty days
in the wilderness and tempted
by the devil. The final tempta-
tion was to substitute the ends
for the means. Jesus is shown all
of the kingdoms of the world by
the devil; the kingdoms He came
to win and save. Satan told Him
"All these I will give to you if you
fall down and worship me (Mat-
thew 4:9)." Apparently winning at
any cost wasn't God's way: Jesus


didn't succumb to sacrificing be-
lief, faith, respect for God or Him-'
self, or us.. In fact, it made Him
angry enough to cause the devil'
to leave Him (verses 10-11).
At a time when wining at all'
costs seems to be more com-.
monplace and respect for things'
held dear looks to be slipping; we
need to recapture our sense- of
the sacred. Beholding God, others
and self will go a long way to heal-
ing a broken and troubled world;
and restoring a rightful place to all
that is holy, sacred and good.


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Reading
At the store the other day, a can-
dy bar caught my eye Snickers
Charge, a new Snickers bar with
added caffeine and B vitamins.
Adding the vitamins I can un-
derstand. Knowing that consum-
ers are becoming more health
conscious, food companies have
been experimenting with adding
vitamins to everything from bread
to diet sodas. It doesn't surprise
me they would add vitamins to
candy bars. But caffeine? The can-
dy bar label promised a whopping
60 mg of caffeine. That's more caf-
feine than a can of cola (which has
about 45 mg.) but less than a can
of Red Bull, which boasts 80 mg
caffeine, which is about the same
as a cup of coffee.
I could not resist. I bought one
and ate it the next morning. I like
Snickers' bars, .but this one had a
funny aftertaste. I did notice when
the caffeine kicked in.
As an adult, I can appreciate.
the usefulness of caffeine. My neu-
rologist even advised me that a
little caffeine mid-afternoon would
help take the edge off a headache.
I limit my caffeine intake to one
beverage a day a little can be
beneficial, but too much is not
good.
The label indicated the Snick-
ers Charge bars Were a trial prod-
uct, not in regular production. I
looked for them online, but could
only find mentions of them on
blogs. The Snickers Web site has
no information. When I was back
at the same store a few days later,


labels can be eye-opening


Healthier
Life


with Katrina Elsken
they no longer had the candy bars
for sale.
So I can only speculate to
whom they originally thought
they might market the caffeinated
Snickers bars. Overworked news-
paper editors?
As a parent, Icertainly wouldn't
want to leave the super-charged
candy bars around the house
where children might be tempted.
It would be too easy for kids to
overload on the caffeine. So while.
it doesn't appear the Snickers
Charge bars are going to become
part of their regular line, it's prob-
ably a good idea to read the labels
on any new product.
I recently printed my own
recipe for chicken soup which
contains no caffeine but plenty
of vitamins and I have gotten a
lot of reader response. The most
common comment I received was
that readers didn't -know that us-
ing bones with just a little lemon
juice or vinegar -- to make soup,
added calcium to the soup. They
had assumed bones were cooked
in a soup pot just to get that last bit
of meat to fall off.


The bad news -- in our modern
age of fast food consumption, we
have generations of cooks whose.
moms never made soup from
scratch. The good news peo-
ple are still interested in learning
about cooking the old-fashioned
way. If you have an old "from
scratch" recipe to share, email it to
me at kelsken@newszap.com, or
send it to me in care of the news-
paper office, 107 SW 17t Street,
Okeechobee, Florida 34973.
In the news this week, re-
searchers have discovered a
treatment that may be the key to
discovering how to reverse the
symptoms of Alzheimer's Dis- .
ease. The study was published in
the "Journal of Neuroinflamma-
tion." The research team included
Dr. Edward Tobinick at the Univer-
sity of California, Los Angeles and
Dr. Hyman Gross of the Univerity
of South California. The study is
accompanied by an extensive
commentary by Sue Griffin, Ph.D.,
director of research at the Don-
ald W Reynolds Institute" on Ag-
ing at the University of Arkansas
for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in
Little Rock and at the Geriatric Re-';
search and Clinical Center at the
VA Hospital in Little Rock, who
along with Robert Mrak, M.D.,
chairman of pathology at Univer-
sity of Toledo Medical School, are
editors-in-chief of the "Journal of
Neuroinflammation."
According to the study, those
suffering from Alzheimer's Dis-


Tips for treating the common cold
By Rebekah Bernard, M.D. are used to treat bacterial infec- who are older or have other health
Cold and flu season is at its tions (another type of germ), do problems. Warning signs for wors-
l Immokalee, and colds a snot kill viruses, and they can even ening infections include high fe-
peak in Immokalee, and cold cause harmful side effects. This vers, inability to drink liquids, ex-
are already spreading through is why most doctors do not pre- treme fatigue, confusion, difficulty
the community like wildfire. All scribe antibiotics for people that breathing, or symptoms that last
I day long I am seeing children they think have viral infections, longer then two weeks or seem to
and adults with upper respiratory The best way to fight off a cold be worsening rather than improv-
infections, and I have gotten sick is to get as much rest as possible, ing.
with a nasty cold myself twice over drink plenty of fluids, and take over- Colds can be prevented by
the last month! the-counter medications to relieve frequent hand washing, as most
Most colds are caused by mi- symptoms such as nasal conges- viruses are transmitted by hand
croscopic germs called viruses, tion and cough. Tylenol and ibu- contact. The virus that causes in-
These viruses are transmitted by profen can be used to bring down fluenza, or flu, can be prevented
respiratory droplets or by hand-to- fever and treat the aches and pains by a simple vaccination that is still
hand contact. Most people with a associated with colds. Be sure to available in some areas. The vac-
healthy immune system.will fight read the label carefully, and if you cine is effective throughout flu sea-
off cold germs on their own over a have any questions or concerns, son, which according to the Cen-
few days to a few weeks. contact your physician, ter for Disease Control lasts until
Unfortunately, scientists have Sometimes a common cold May, so it is still a good idea to be
not discovered any medicines that can develop into a more serious vaccinated if you have not done so
will kill viruses. Antibiotics, which infection, especially in people already.


ease have elevated levels of tu-
mor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF),
which is a component of the
brain's immune system. The au-
thors theorized that these elevated
TFN levels were interfering with
brain function. The researchers
gave patients an injection of an
anti-TNF drug, and saw a dramat-
ic improvement within minutes of
the injection in the spine.
The new study, entitled "Rapid
cognitive improvement in Al-
zheimer's disease following perin-
spinal etanercept administration,"
and the accompanying commen-
tary, entitled "Perispinal etaner-
cept: Potential as an Alzheimer's
therapeutic," are available on the
Web site of the Journal of Neu-
roinflammation, at http://www.
jneuroinflammation.com.
Before making any change
in your diet or exercise plan,
consult your doctor. This is espe-
cially important if you are on any
prescription medications. Sorre'
drugs interact badly with foods
that would otherwise be consid-
ered "healthy."


Local Salvation Army

unit gives 'Kettle report'


CLEWISTON -- The Clewis-
ton Service Unit of the Salva-
tion Army extends its deepest
gratitude to the generous resi-
dents and volunteers in Clew-
iston, who made our Christ-
mas Kettle program such a
resounding success during,
the Christmas holiday. Over
$5,200 was collected and will
be used in Clewiston and the
surrounding area during 2008
to aid needy families, seniors
and the homeless.
During 2007 the Clewiston
Service Unit provided food,
clothing, utilities and tempo-
rary lodging assistance to 667
needy families comprised of
2,364 individuals, and totaling
$18,573. ,
We wish to give a special
thanks to the following busi-
nesses, churches, organiza-
tions and their members and
employees for the giving of
their time and efforts in dis-
playing and manning the


Christmas kettles.
Faith Lutheran Church,
Clewiston Lions Club, Clew-
iston Garden Club, Commu-
nity Presbyterian Church, U-
Save Supermarket, Wal-Mart
Supercenter, Olde Cypress
Community Bank, First Bank
of Clewiston, RotaryClub of
Clewiston, First United Meth-
odist Church, Green Thumbs
Garden Club, Hendry Region-
al Medical Center.
For further information
about ways to be part of the
Salvation Army's many ser-
vices, contact the local ser-
vice unit located at 335 Cen-
tral Ave., Clewiston, or by
telephone (863) 983-2707.
Thanks for remembering the
kettles and for you help that
makes each day a little bright-
er for the citizens of our com-
munities.


Jonathan S. Sanders, M.D., J.D.


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The Sago Palm Academy facility, located in Pahokee, is slat-
ed to be shut down on June 30.


Palm
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have been done was to invite
public input on the situation and
at least inform us ahead of time
that this may happen," Mr. Wright
said, referring to the DJJ in an
e-mail. "Don't ambush us at the
last minute. When we 'simple
people' look at something so
lame brained as the DJJ's plans
for Sago Palm and the young
men and staff at the facility are
dedicated to helping, we just sit
back with our sweet tea, cast an-
other fishing line into the lake and
laughingly shake our heads at the
hypocrisy of it all."
Mr. Wright added that while he
has tried to contact DJJ officials
over the past week, he has yet to
hear a reply from them.
Mike Powers, the spokesman
for Sago Palm Academy, said that
the Department of Corrections
has recently expressed interest
in operating the Sago Palm Acad-
emy facilities once it shuts down.
It is unclear at this time how
the DOC will use the facility in
the future, according to the Sago
Palm Academy spokesman.
Currently, Sago Palm Academy
is a 264-bed program'that is the
largest in the state's juvenile jus-


Fired
Continued From Page 1


tice system. The facility provides
specialty services to sex offend-
ers and substance abuse clients.
Also, it is the only male high-risk
substance abuse program of its
kind in the state.
However, as of March 1, the
youth currently housed at Sago
Palm Academy will be transferred
to either other high-risk programs
in the state or less restrictive
ones.
G4S Youth Services is currently
working with DJJ to identify sites
for other programs, according to
the Sago Palm Academy sppkes-
person.
By June 30, all of the youth
are scheduled to move out of
the academy, leaving Sago Palm
Academy employees with the
possibility of having.to find work
elsewhere.
"G4S Youth Services is very
concerned about our dedicated,
hard-workingcemployees at Sago
Palm,'"Mr. Powers said. "We may
be able to offer jobs to some em-
ployees who are willing to trans-
fer to our programs in other parts
of the state and if we are selected
to operate smaller programs in
South Florida, we will be able to
offer jobs there."
Staff Writer Naji Tobias
can be reached at
ntoblas@newszap.com.i


Mayor Sasser went on to de-
fend Ms. Latimore.
"Latimore was a victim of the
crossfire between the mayor and


will make a motion for her to get the vice mayor," Mayor Sasser
fired," Vice-Mayor Crawford said said. "She saw things-black and
again, white. Crawford waved the eth-
The vote to terminate Ms. Lat-_ ics complaint in front of me and
imore's contract was opposed by that's why he fired Latimore. He
Mayor Sasser, with Commissioner had a personal vendetta against
Allie Biggs, who later got up from me."
her seat during the meeting and Mayor Sasser said that he filed
stormed out of the chambers, ab- ithe ethics complaint against him
stainiitg.- d0ie to what.he felt were alleged
"You got rid of Ms. Latimore criminal activities',committed by
to save your a--," Mayor Sasser the vice-mayor.
told Vice-Mayor Crawford, as .the The 13 complaints included in-
mayor had got to his boiling point terfering with employee policies,
and slammed the door after ad- interfering with city staff during
j6urning the meeting. the course of, their duties, coer-
After Mayor Sasser departed, cion of the city manager and us-
Vice-Mayor Crawford-told.the city ing city equipment and personnel
staff to order new locks, chains to do work on his personal prop-
and keys. erty, among others.
"There's some more heads "I don't' feel Crawford's fit to
that's going to roll," the vice-may- be a commissioner," Mayor Sass-
or said, as he was getting ready to er said.
exit the city hall chambers. "Sass- .The complaints were filed in
er brought Latimore here to ma- Sept. 2006. The probable cause
nipulate her. She's like a little pup-- hearing on this subject matter is
pet and he pulled her strings." set for Jan. 25.
Vice-Mayor Crawford said that "The city of Pahokee is in
his primary reason for the action the best shape it's ever been and
is that he never was in support of we've had more public works un-
Ms. Latimore being 'the city man- 'derway at one time that ever in
ager. In fact,, he doesn't believe history," Mayor Sasser said. "All
that she was qualified to serve you have to do is look at Pahokee
in that position, alluding mainly today as compared to what it was
to the fact there was a past petit- prior to Latimore being hired as
theft charge against her. the city manager. That speaks for
"There's something going on itself."
between Latimore and Sasser As of Jan. 9, the commission-
that's illegal," Vice-Mayor Craw- ers unanimously voted Mimi
ford said. "He tries to protect her McAndrews, the city attorney and
at any cost." Raquel Diaz, the city clerk to share
Ms.' Latimore, who served as the role of interim city manager.
the city since manager since Au- It is understood that while Ms.
gust 2003, said she enjoyed her McAridrews is at city hall, she will
working relationship with Mayor serve that role. However, when
Sasser. the city attorney isn't'there,-- she
"Our relationship formed be- works at a law firm in West Palm
cause Sasser works for the city Beach the city clerk will fill the
and I needed a commissioner position.
who could work with me," the Ms. Diaz said that the city is in
former city manager said. 'The the process of advertising for a
other commissioners didn't work new city manager
with me like Mayor Sasser did." ew city manager.
Ms. Latimore offered no further Staff Writer Nal Tobias
comment on the termination, as can be reached at
she packed up her belongings. ntoblas@newszap.com.


On Monday, Jan. 7, Mrs. Shei-
la L. Henry, principal of Glade
View Elementary announced
Mr. Jude Geffrard as the employ-
ee of the month for January. Mr.
Geffrard, who is originally from
Haiti, came to the United States
in 1993. He's been serving in the
school system for five years and
it is a great experience. Mr. Gef-
frard is the Music/Chorus teach-
er for Kindergarten-fifth grade
at Glade View Elementary. Mr.
Geffrard is a dedicated, patient,
caring teacher who is always
encouraging his students to give
their best efforts in everything
they strive to achieve.
Mr. Geffrard has a Chorus


consisting of second-fifth grade
students, third and fourth grade
students who sight read music
for the recorder instrument,
and fifth grade students who
play keyboard and piano. On
Wednesday's and Thursday's
Mr. Geffrard tutors fifth grade
students in Reading & Math.
Mr. Geffrard states that is goal is
to musically equip his students
with the elements they will
need to be helpful and success-
ful as they go through school
and real life experiences. Glade
View thanks Mr. Geffrard for his
commitment, dedication, and
hard work to Glade View El-
ementary.


School News in Brief


Notices and
upcoming events
Attention parents
and students of
Glades Central
The schedule for Midterm ex-
ams is as follows:
Thursday, Jan. 17, 6th Period
Exams will be from 7:30 to 9:30;
7th Period Exams will be from
9:40 to 11:40 (early dismissal).
Teacher Work Day- Fri-
day, Jan. 18, (No School for Stu-
dents).

Announce your
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and awards programs posted in
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Excellence is our
standard
Congratulations to the follow-
ing students who were chosen to
represent Lake Shore Middle Stu-
dent Council. PresidentAsiunique
Salter, Vice President Darnell Oc-


Golf
Continued From Page 1
ing applicants, a set of criteria
has to be met for the city staff
to review. The staff will be fo-
cusing on such aspects as past
business success, experience
and maintenance, to name just
a few.
All of this, officials said, will
be key to whom the commis-
sioners select as the operator of


Women
Continued From Page 1
in their professional lives, while
balancing their commitment to
civic leadership in their commu-
nities."
For Dr. Robinson in particular,
she has achieved many things
since she became the college's
provost in Oct. 2005. Most no-
tably, she helped spearhead the
concept for what is soon to be


tavius, Secretary Vicqueria Smith,
Treasurer Vincynthia Jones. "Ex-
cellence is our standard."

Going from good
to great
Parents, students, and com-
munity members, Pahokee Mid-
dle High School is going from
"Good to Great" and would like
to thank you for all of your sup-
port thus far. School officials
ask you to encourage students
to participate in the Principal's
Challenge Reading Counts Pro-
gram at the school. The Reading
Counts Program quizzes students
for 80 percent accuracy after they
have read books; those students
who meet the requirement will
be rewarded. We expect .every
student's achievement in read-
ing to increase as they read more
and more books.
The STRAPP after school tuto-
rial program has started for sev-
enth and eighth graders. The pro-
gram hours are from 3 p.m. until
5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Parents, uniforms are required
to be worn every day by students.
The shirts must have a collar and
be one solid color; the colors are
red," white, or blue. Pants must
be khaki, black, or blue in color.
Parents: students are expect-
ed to be on time- to school each
morning. The bell rings at 7:25


the golf course.
'According to city officials, the
golf course was not factored into
the city's budget past Dec. 31.
The reasoning for that, officials
said, was because over the past
few years, the facility was losing
untold amounts of money and
the city couldn't afford to keep
the golf course.
The city had originally put a
request for proposal (RFP) for
bidders in November. But, ac-
cording to one official, when


the first-of-its-kind Sugar Tech-
nology Institute, which is in co-
operation with the major sugar
industries in the Glades area,
including U.S. Sugar Corpora-
tion, Sugar Cane Growers Coop-
erative of America and Florida
Crystals.
Dr. Robinson believes the de-
velopment of the institute's con-,
cept may be what garnered her
recognition from Success South
Florida Magazine.
"I have been very blessed


Submitted photo
Glade View Elementary Principal, Mrs. Henry congratulates
Mr. Jude Geffrard after he was chosen as Employee of the
Month for January.


a.m.
I If additional information is
needed contact the school at
(561) 924-6400

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Christian school
enrollment offered
Miracle by Faith School in
South Bay, an (NPSAA) accredit-
ed school offers a quality educa-
tion to students in Pre-k4 through
sixth grade. The MBF School has
small classes, affordable tuition,
a before and after school care,


the RFP closed, no one seemed
interested.
Then on Dec. 19, the city had
a special meeting in relation to
the golf course. There were ma-
jor concerns at the time about
whether or not the facility would
remain opened, so commission-
ers directed city staff to keep it
open until a final deliberation
was made.
For Kenneth Orender, the
CEO of Sugar Cane Golf Course,.
winning the bid would be a


in .my professional career," Dr.
Robinson said. 'I am particularly
honored to have been chosen by
my peers for this distinguished
award because I hope it will in-
spire young, up and coming Af-
rican-American women to keep
their sight on their goals. They
should realize that all things are
possible with much diligence
"and faith."
Even though Ms. Hand could
not be reached for comment, Dr.,
Robinsort spoke on her behalf.


and a math and reading tutorial
program that conforms to the
Florida Sunshine State Standards.
The school is now enrolling new
students. For more information
call the school at (561) 993-3495.
Scholarship
applicants wanted
If you know of a young per-
son pursuing a college degree
with the goal of working in Flor-
ida's fruit and vegetable indus-
try, please let that student know
about the Syngenta Crop Pro'
tection Scholarship. The $1,001
scholarship will be awarded at
FFVA's 63rd Annual Convention,
To learn how to apply, contact
Martha Tucker at (321) 214-5200
or via email at martha.tucker@
ffva.com.

Mentor Center
Program opens
Local schools are currently re-
cruiting mentors for our children
in the after-school program: Lend
a hand, become a mentor. Just
two hours a week, a one-year
commitment. Center Director;
Tina McNutt; Program Coordi
nator: Cynthia McMillan, Mentor
Center at Pahokee" Elementary
School, 560 East Main Street, Pal
hokee (561) 924-6544 or (561)
924-2070.


dream come true.
"I think it will fulfill a lifelong
dream of mine to combine the
love and business of golf with
the love of the community to
have a positive, effect on the
area," Mr. Orender said, pas-
sionately. "It's not just a game to
me. I've been studying the golf
industry for my entire life. It's all
I've ever done."
Staff Writer Nail Tobias
can be reached at
ntobias@newszap.com;


"What this means for the
Glades is that progressive women
en in the area, not to mention
the prestigious award that was
won on the same night by Ms"
Dolly Hand, is evident that out
young females have several role
models they can emulate," Drn
Robinson said.


Staff Writer Nail Tobias
can be reached at
ntoblas@newszap.com.


Roadwatch


Prepared by Florida Depart-
ment of Transportation, South-
west Area Office, Ft. Myers.
For additional information
call (239) 461-4300.
Motorists are reminded to
wear safety belts and drive
with caution, courtesy, com-
mon sense, and patience
as they travel through work
zones. Remember, speeding
fines are doubled in work
zones.

Glades County
U.S 27: From S.R. 78
to north of Lykes Brother


Road.: Construction project
-- This project consist of mill-
ing and resurfacing. Motorists
should expect lane closures. Mo-
torists are reminded to use cau-
tion and obey the posted speed
limit as they travel through this
project. The contractor is Better
Roads, Inc.
S.R. 78: At Lake Port
Road: From Harney Pond
Canal going east to Char-
ley Close Road: Maintenance
project -- Crews will be taking
a lane to do shoulder work for
the next 5 miles. Flagmen will
be on hand to assist with traf-


S.R. 78: From Sportsman
Village to south of Banana
Grove Road: Construction
project -- Work is underway to
construct a bike path. Motorists
should expect intermittent lane
closures with possible delays
while crews work in this area.
The contractor is Better Roads,
Inc.
C.R. 78A: At Ortona
Road (in the area of Or-
tona Sand): Maintenance
permit project Crews are con-
structing a driveway. Motorists
should expect intermittent lane


closures, as well as slow mov-
ing traffic and possible delays.
Flagmen will also be on site to
assist with traffic.

Hendry County
S.R. 80: Over Jim Ham-
mock Canal (5.6 miles west
of U.S. 27): Maintenance proj-
ect -- Crews will be performing
maintenance work on Monday,
Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists
should expect eastbound and
westbound intermittent lane
closures. Flagmen. will also be
on site to assist with traffic.


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